User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first! (For AG-HPX600P)2Read this first! (For AG-HPX600EJ/AG-HPX600EN)4Read this first!6Chapter 1 Overview10Before using the camera11Main features12Features of the camera unit13Features of recorder/play unit14How to use the camera16Editing, saving using external equipment16System configuration17Accessories18Chapter 2 Description of Parts19Power supply and accessory mounting section20Audio (input) function section21Audio (output) function section22Shooting and recording/playback functions section23Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section26Time code section27Warning and status display section28SmartUI display ([HOME] screen)29Chapter 3 Recording and Playback30Setting the date/time of the internal clock31P2 card32Inserting a P2 card32Removing a P2 card32Preventing accidental erasure33P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards33P2 card recording time33How to handle data recorded on P2 cards34Basic procedures35For shooting35Standard recording36Standard recording and native recording37Standard recording (Pull-down recording)37Native recording37Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function (extra-cost option)38Native variable frame rate recording38Standard variable frame rate recording (pull-down recording)38Using the variable frame rate recording function38Special recording functions41Pre-recording41Interval recording41One-shot recording42Loop recording42One-clip recording43Proxy recording function (extra-cost option)44Hot swap recording44Rec review function44Shot mark recording function44Text memo recording function45Normal and variable speed playback46Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording47Multi formats48Selecting recording signals48List of recording formats and recording functions48List of recording settings and recording functions48Selecting video output49List of recording/playback and output formats49Adjusting the white and black balance53Adjusting the white balance53Adjusting the black balance55Setting the electronic shutter56Setting the shutter mode and speed56Setting the synchro scan mode56Flash band compensation (FBC) function58Setting the flash band compensation function58Assigning functions to <USER> buttons60Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels61Selecting audio input signals61Adjusting the recording levels61Selecting <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function62Setting the time data63Recording and output of time codes and user bits63User bits settings66How to input user bits66Setting the time code68Externally locking the time code69Supplying time codes to external devices70Connecting and setting the generator lock and time code input/output71Counter setting and display71Viewfinder status display72Lamp display in the viewfinder72Mode check screen displays (mode check function)72Configuration of status display on viewfinder screen73Selecting display items on viewfinder screen73Screen display73Information display in center77Checking and displaying shooting status78Mode check display79Center marker display81Safety zone display81Zebra patterns display81Focus assist function82Waveform monitor function83Handling setting data84Setting data file configuration84Handling SD memory cards84Performing operations on SD memory cards85How to use scene file data86Saving scene files, etc. to SD memory cards87Chapter 5 Preparation89Power supply90Mounting and setting battery90Using external DC power supply91Mounting and adjusting the lens93Mounting the lens93Flange back adjustment93White shading compensation94Chromatic aberration compensation function (CAC)95Preparing for audio input98Using the front microphone98Using a wireless receiver98Using audio devices98Mounting accessories99Mounting the camera on a tripod99Attaching the shoulder strap99Attaching the rain cover100Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external recording start/stop switch101Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips102Thumbnail operations103Thumbnail operation overview103Thumbnail screen104Selecting thumbnails105Playing back clips106Switching the thumbnail display106Changing thumbnails106Shot mark107Text memo107Deleting clips109Restoring clips109Reconnecting incomplete clips109Copying clips110Setting clip metadata110Formatting a P2 card113Formatting SD memory cards113Setting the thumbnail display113Properties114Chapter 7 Menu Operations117Displaying the setting menu on the viewfinder screen118Setting menu basic operations118Initializing the setting menu items119Setting menu structure120Menu list122[SCENE FILE] screen122[SYSTEM SETUP] screen124[SW MODE] screen125[RECORDING SETUP] screen126[AUDIO SETUP] screen127[IN/OUT SEL] screen128[DISPLAY SETUP] screen129[BATTERY SETUP] screen130[CARD FUNCTIONS] screen131[LENS SETUP] screen131[PROXY SETTING] screen132[PC/USB/LAN] screen132[OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen133[DIAGNOSTIC] screen134Chapter 8 Using SmartUI135Setting menu basic operations136SmartUI basic operations136Initializing SmartUI setting menu items136Setting menu structure137SmartUI menu operation overview138Menu list139[CAMERA] screen139[AUDIO] screen141[SETUP] screen143Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices145Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal146USB connection to a computer in the device mode146USB host mode146Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ‑RC10G)151Connecting to the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G)152Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection153Inspections before shooting154Preparing to inspect154Inspecting the camera unit154Inspecting the memory recording functions154Maintenance156Charging the built-in battery156Warning system157Warnings description list157Error code158Card warning code158Warning/error displays in the thumbnail operation and the USB host mode158Updating the camera firmware160Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board161Video encoder board (AG‑YDX600G)162Proxy settings162Recording the proxy data163Recording to the SD memory card163Checking the proxy data164Error displays about proxy data recordings165HD/SD SDI input board (AG‑YA600G)167Chapter 12 Specification168Dimensions and specifications169Dimensions169Specifications169Details of the connector signals173Index175Size: 26.7 MBPages: 178Language: EnglishOpen manual
