Panasonic AG-HPX500 User Guide

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When using a V-mount type battery 
pack
Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and 
slide it as shown below.
Setting the battery type
•  Select the battery type listed under BATTERY 
SELECT. Select the menu option BATTERY SELECT 
from the setting menu BATTERY SETUP screen.
•  When using a battery not listed under BATTERY 
SELECT: 
If it is a NiCD battery, select “NiCd14(14V)” and set 
each item according to the battery characteristics. 
If it is not a NiCd battery, select TYPE A or TYPE 
B and set each item according to the battery 
characteristics. Please refer to [BATTERY SETUP 
screen] (page 127) for more information.
<Note>
For information about the V-mount adapter plate, please 
contact the store where you purchased the camera-
recorder.
Use of the external DC 
power supply
1
Connect the external DC power supply 
to the DC IN socket on the unit.
Attach the two ferrite cores (provided) to both 
ends of the DC cable in such a way that the 
ferrite cores fit within about 5 cm (2 inches) 
from the connectors, as shown below. Close 
each ferrite core until it clicks into place and 
locks.
DC IN Socket
About 5 cm 
(2 inches)
External 
DC power supply
DC cable
φ 6.5 mm - 9.0 mm
Ferrite core
<Note>
Handle the ferrite cores with care as they are prone 
to shatter when subjected to an impact force, such as 
when dropped.
2
Turn “ON” the power switch of the 
external DC power supply. (If the power 
switch is available on the external DC 
power supply)
3
Turn the camera-recorder power switch 
ON.