Panasonic P2HD AG-HPG20 Operating Instructions Manual

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USER buttonThe following features are allocated to the buttonsat the time of shipping.You can assign EXIT function to USER2 buttononly as well as ALT function to USER3 button only.For details, refer to the USER1-3 items (Page 97)on the setting menu “SW MODE” screen.USER1: SYS FORMATUSER2: EXITUSER3: ALTThe functions allocated to [USER] will bedisplayed while [MENU/MODE CHK] on thenormal display screen is held down for at least 2seconds.Depending on the mode, allocated functions maynot be operable.••Charging the internal batteryThe date (year/month/day) and time are stored inthe memory by the internal battery. When thedisplay has appeared on the LCD monitor screen,it means that the internal battery charge is low.Follow the steps below to charge the battery. Afterthe battery has been fully charged, set Year/Month/Day and time.1 Connect the AC adapter to the unit.Keep the unit’s power turned off. Maintain this condition for about hours.The internal battery will now be charged.If appears even after the internal battery hasbeen charged, the battery must be replaced. Askyour dealer for another battery.OtherLOOP REC recordingWith this function, when the recording buffer is full, the recording will loop back to the beginning andnew contents will start overwriting the older contents of the buffer. Using LOOP REC, the recording willalways consist of the most recent minutes recorded. The size of the recording buffer is determined bythe amount of available space on both of the P2 cards. To use LOOP REC function, set “LOOP REC” to“ON” on the setting menu “RECORDING SETUP” screen. (Page 91)Once the unit is turned OFF, LOOP REC function will be disabled (OFF) next time the unit is turned ON.To perform LOOP REC, use P2 cards with remaining memory of 1 minute or more respectively.While performing LOOP REC, all P2 card access LEDs light orange. If you remove either of the P2 card,LOOP REC stops.When the LOOP REC mode is active, “LOOP” is displayed on the first line of the screen display.However, LOOP REC cannot be performed if only 1 card is inserted in the LOOP REC mode. In thiscase, “ P2 LACK” and “L-” blinks.The remaining time for the P2 card in the LOOP REC mode is approximate.Shot marks cannot be added or released during LOOP REC.Text memos cannot be recorded during LOOP REC.When selecting 1394 input, LOOP REC is not available.■ To exit the LOOP REC modeThere are following 2 ways.Set “LOOP REC” to OFF on the setting menu “RECORDING SETUP” screen.Turn off the power.••••••••••P cards (continued)