Panasonic AG-HPX500 User Guide
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Power Supply
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When using a V-mount type battery
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Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and
slide it as shown below.
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.
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.
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.
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
power supply
1
Connect the external DC power supply
to the DC IN socket on the unit.
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.
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.
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)
external DC power supply. (If the power
switch is available on the external DC
power supply)
3
Turn the camera-recorder power switch
ON.
ON.