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Camera 250
Panasonic AG-HPX250EJ

Camera 371
Panasonic AG-HPX371E

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Camera 250
Panasonic AG-HPX250EJ

How do I do a white balance?

  • Place a white surface in front of the camera at a distance of approximately 1 meter
  • Zoom in as far as you can and defocus the image
  • Make sure the WHITE BAL selector is set in A or B, not in PRST.
  • Press the AWB button placed under the camera's optics.

    • How do I delete my clips?

  • Select the MODE position at the multi-selector camera's handle or press user 2 once you turn on the camera.
  • Use the joystick to move around the panel and to select all the clips you wish to delete.
  • Press MENU, then OPERATION, DELETE and YES

    • How do I view my clips?

  • Press the USER 2 button
  • Use the joystick to move around the panel and place the joystick up to PLAY the clips.
  • Place the joystick down to stop the playback
  • Press the joystick if you want to stop the playback at a certain frame.

    • In which codec/resolution am I recording?

  • Hold the DISP/MODE CHCK button to view the current camera's resolution and codec, which will be placed at the left side of the monitor.
  • You should work with 576 i, dvcpro50, 50. If you want another configuration, please contact the RTV WAREHOUSE

    • I can't focus the image

  • Adjust the dioptre’s ring if you are using the eyepieces viewfinder.
  • The middle position if for an optimal view, myopic people to the left and farsighted people to the right.
  • Place the FOCUS in M position (manual).

    • The image is completely black

    There are many causes:

  • Make sure the IRIS is not closed up
  • Make sure the filter's optics matches the current light of the scene
  • Low gain mode may not allow you to view the image correctly
  • The eyepieces viewfinder will automatically deactivate when the viewer’s window is open.
  • The camera is off ¬¬''.

    • I have problems with the sound system

    I am using a...

  • Connect the microphone to INPUT1
  • You should have the MIC position activated (placed at the opposite side of the microphone's connector).
  • The CH1 SELECT position must be in the INPUT 1 stance
  • The CH1 AUDIO in MANU position
  • The + and - buttons will let you adjust your headphone's volume level (placed above the joystick of your camera)
  • Regulate the AUDIO LEVEL on CH1 to an optimal volume level.
  • Connect the microphone to INPUT1
  • The selector placed at the opposite side of the connector must be in MIC position and the +48V mode should be ON.
  • The CH1 SELECT position must be in the INPUT 1.
  • The CH1 AUDIO in MANU position
  • The + and - buttons will let you adjust your headphone's volume level (placed above the joystick of your camera)
  • Regulate the AUDIO LEVEL on CH1 to an optimal volume level.
  • If you are going to use the on camera microphone make sure the AUDIO CH2 SELECT is in INT(R) mode.
  • Si vas a utilizar un micrófono de ambiente externo, deberás enchufarlo en el conector INPUT 2 y seguir las indicaciones de micrófono de Cañón.
  • AUDIOSELECT on CH2 should in MANU mode.
  • The + and - buttons will let you adjust your headphone's volume level (placed above the joystick of your camera)
  • Regulate the AUDIO LEVEL on CH2 to an optimal volume level.

    • How do I transfer the clips?

  • Create a new folder on the desktop with your name and the date on which the files can be deleted (NAME LAST NAME NO BORRAR HASTA DD/MM/YY).
  • Open Final Cut.
  • In the Final Cut Pro menu> System Settings click in the first “SET...” and choose the folder you just created and make sure that the four tabs are selected, VIDEO RENDER and AUDIO RENDER included.
  • Click OK
  • Save (from the menu File> Save Project As ...) your project inside your folder with a name that identifies it.
  • Turn on the camera.
  • Connect the USB to the camera and to the computer.
  • Press the USER 2 button and, when you see the clips, keep it pressed until the USB device appears.
  • In the Final Cut menú, choose File > Log and Transfer.
  • Select all the clips you want to save.
  • Click ADD SELECTION TO QUEUE.
  • When it is finished, close the window and click File > Save Project.
  • Create a new folder on the desktop with your name and the date on which the files can be deleted (NAME LAST NAME NO BORRAR HASTA DD/MM/YY).
  • Connect the USB to the camera and to the computer.
  • Press the USER 2 button and, when you see the clips, keep it pressed until the USB device appears.
  • Drag the "CONTENTS" folder, which you will find on the camera's hard disk, to your folder on the desktop.
  • Open Premiere Pro.
  • Save the proyect on your folder.
  • Click File > Import...
  • Select the videos (inside the “CONTENTS/VIDEO” folder) you want to work with and click OK.


    • Camera 371
    Panasonic AG-HPX371E

    How do I do a black balance?

  • In the handle of the optics putt he iris in automatic.
  • Place the AUTO W/B BAL switch, located under the optics, downwards on ABB.
  • *Remember, the black balance is the previous step to do the white balance.

    • How do I do a white balance?

  • Place a white surface in front of the camera at a distance of approximately 1 meter
  • Zoom in as far as you can and blur??? the image.
  • Make sure the WHITE BAL selector is set in A or B, not in PRST.
  • Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch, located under the optics, upwards, to AWB.
  • Putt he iris in manual.

    • How to delete clips?

  • Press THUMBNAIL. If the card is flashing wait a few seconds.
  • Select the clips to be deleted with the center MULTI SEL button.
    • To select a range of clips select the first clip with the MULTI SEL button
    and select the alst clip pressing SHIFT and MULTI SEL at the same time.
  • Press MENU.
    With the navigation buttons (downwards and upwards) and the MULTI SEL button,
    press OPERATION, DELETE and YES.

    • How to visualize the clips?

  • Press THUBNAIL. If the card is flashing wait a few seconds.
  • With the navigation buttons (downwards and upwards) and the MULTI SEL button, put yourself in the desired clip and press the PLAY button.
  • If you ant to stop it and get out of the clip press STOP.
  • If you want to stop it in a specific frame press PAUSE.
  • The rewind and flashforward buttons work just like any player.
  • Press THUMBNAIL to return to the recording.

    • In which códec/resolution am I recording?

  • Press the button DISP/MODE CHK for a long time to view the resolution and códec on the left side of the monitor.
  • In class we work at 576i, DVCPRO50, 50. Contact with the Almacén RTV (RTV Warehouse) if you wish another configuration.

    • I can not focus

  • Use the MACRO ring to focus.
  • Attention: activate the unlocking tab before rotating the ring.
  • Confirm that the MACRO ring is desactivated.
  • If you are using the ocular viewfinder adjust the diopter ring to your view. The intermediate position serves for an optimal view, miopes to the left adn hypermyopes to the right.
  • The back focus ring can be out of adjustment. Contact the Almacén RTV (RTV Warehouse) or with the profesor to arrange it.

    • The image is black.

    there can be several causes:

  • Confirma that the iris is not closed.
  • Make sure that the optic filter is the right one.
  • A low gain may not allow you to see the image.
  • The camera is turned off ¬¬’’

    • I have sound problems.

    I am using a…

  • Connect the microphone in the CH 1.
  • The selector above the connector must be in MIC position.
  • The position of CH 1 must be in REAR.
  • The AUDIO SELECT of CH 1 in MAN.
  • The MONITOR SELECT selectors must be in ST and 1/2.
  • Confirm that the MONITOR wheel is not completely down and adjust it.
  • Adjust the CH 1’s AUDIO LEVEL wheel to the optimum level.
  • Connect the microphone in the CH 1.
  • The selector above the connector must be in +48 position.
  • The position of CH 1 must be in REAR.
  • The AUDIO SELECT of CH 1 in MAN.
  • Los selectores de MONITOR SELECT deben estar en ST y 1/2.
  • Confirm that the MONITOR wheel is not completely down and adjust it.
  • Adjust the CH 1’s AUDIO LEVEL wheel to the optimum level.
  • The position of CH 2 must be in FRONT.
  • The AUDIO SELECT of CH 2 in MAN.
  • The MONITOR SELECT selectors must be in ST and 1/2.
  • Confirm that the MONITOR wheel is not completely down and adjust it.
  • Adjust the CH 2’s AUDIO LEVEL wheel to the optimum level.

    • How do I transfer the clips?

  • Create a new folder on the desktop with your name and the date on which the files can be deleted (NAME LAST NAME NO BORRAR HASTA DD/MM/YY).
  • Open Final Cut.
  • In the Final Cut Pro menu> System Settings click in the first “SET...” and choose the folder you just created and make sure that the four tabs are selected, VIDEO RENDER and AUDIO RENDER included.
  • Click OK
  • Save (from the menu File> Save Project As ...) your project inside your folder with a name that identifies it.
  • Turn on the camera.
  • Connect the USB to the camera and to the computer.
  • Press the USER 2 button.
  • In the Final Cut menú, choose File > Log and Transfer.
  • Select all the clips you want to save.
  • Click ADD SELECTION TO QUEUE.
  • When it is finished, close the window and click File > Save Project.
  • Create a new folder on the desktop with your name and the date on which the files can be deleted (NAME LAST NAME NO BORRAR HASTA DD/MM/YY).
  • connect the USB to the camera and to the computer.
  • Press the USER 2 button.
  • Drag the "CONTENTS" folder, which you will find on the camera's hard disk, to your folder on the desktop.
  • Open Premiere Pro.
  • Save the proyect on your folder
  • Click File > Import…
  • Select the videos (inside the “CONTENTS/VIDEO” folder) you want to work with and click OK.


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    How do I transfer the clips?

  • Create a new folder on the desktop with your name and the date on which the files can be deleted (NAME LAST NAME NO BORRAR HASTA DD/MM/YY).
  • Open Final Cut.
  • In the Final Cut Pro menu> System Settings click in the first “SET...” and choose the folder you just created and make sure that the four tabs are selected, VIDEO RENDER and AUDIO RENDER included.
  • Click OK
  • Save (from the menu File> Save Project As ...) your project inside your folder with a name that identifies it.
  • Turn on the camera.
  • Connect the USB to the camera and to the computer.
  • Press the USER 2 button and, when you see the clips, keep it pressed until the USB device appears.
  • In the Final Cut menú, choose File > Log and Transfer.
  • Select all the clips you want to save.
  • Click ADD SELECTION TO QUEUE.
  • When it is finished, close the window and click File > Save Project.
  • Create a new folder on the desktop with your name and the date on which the files can be deleted (NAME LAST NAME NO BORRAR HASTA DD/MM/YY).
  • Connect the USB to the camera and to the computer.
  • Press the USER 2 button and, when you see the clips, keep it pressed until the USB device appears.
  • Drag the "CONTENTS" folder, which you will find on the camera's hard disk, to your folder on the desktop.
  • Open Premiere Pro.
  • Save the proyect on your folder.
  • Click File > Import...
  • Select the videos (inside the “CONTENTS/VIDEO” folder) you want to work with and click OK.

    • Error copying file.

    El error de falta de espacio en el disco externo puede estar causado porque lo tienes formateado en FAT32.

  • Select the disk in the desktop.
  • Click COMAND ⌘ + i on the disk or right click on the disk icon and click “Obtain information”.
  • Display the GENERAL information tab and the format will appear after “Class”, “Creation” and “Modification”.

    • Format hard disks/pen drives

    In MAC

  • Search in your computer Spotlight the Disks Utility app and open it.
  • In the left column select the disk you want to modify.
  • click on the ERASE tab, choose the FORMAT, write the desired name to the disk and click on ERASE...

    • In Windows

  • Click on My PC.
  • Do right click on the disk you want to format.
  • Choose the optinion “Format”, in the File System tab select the format you want and click “Iniciate”.