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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for Chapter 1 Overview recording Before using the camera Color setting Accessories/options COLOR screen setting Camera Control combinations through settings Electronic HD color view finder (optional: AU-VCVF10G) [MAIN COLOR] setting Shoulder mount module (optional: AU-VSHL2G) [Grading SEL] setting Grip module (optional: AU-VGRP1G) [PROXY COLOR] setting...
Page 4 Contents Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display FTP client function setting Transferring (copying) from the main slot to the FTP server Output Chapter 12 Maintenance Output format list Screen status display Warning system Status display (STATUS) Cases indicated by error codes Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions Cases indicated by error messages...
Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter.
Page 6: Before Using The Camera
7 This product includes software licensed under MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE. For details on these descriptions (originally provided in English) and how to obtain the source code, visit the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer.
Page 7: Accessories/Options
Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories/options Accessories/options Camera f Mount cap (already attached to the camera module) f Control panel f Control panel mounting part f Glass for IR recording f Control panel mounting part clamping screw (4 pcs.) Electronic HD color view finder (optional: AU-VCVF10G) f Slider unit f Slider unit mounting screw (2 pcs.) f BNC cable...
Page 8: Use Of The Camera On A System
P2 memory card* Refer to the support desk at the following website for the latest information regarding the lens that can be used. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ A battery holder is provided as standard on the camera. Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in this document.
Page 9: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts
Description of Parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera.
Page 10: Camera
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera Camera Left side 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 Accessory mounting holes For attaching accessories. f Mounting hole size - 3/8-16 UNC 2 Handle 3 Lens flange back adjustment hole Used when adjusting the lens flange back.
Page 11: Right Side
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera 16 Speaker EE audio can be monitored during recording while playback audio can be monitored during playback. The alarm is output in sync with flashing/lighting of the warning indicator. Audio from the speaker automatically is turned off when headphones are connected to the <PHONES> terminal. 17 Card slot cover open/close lever Opens the card slot cover.
Page 12: Front
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera 13 <VF SDI> terminal An output terminal of 3G/HD SDI for connecting the viewfinder. Use the BNC cable supplied with the viewfinder or the double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB when connecting a cable to this terminal. 14 <DC OUT>...
Page 13: Top
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera 3 Battery contact terminals Contact terminals for the battery. 4 <INPUT 1/2> terminal Terminal for connecting a microphone. 5 <INPUT 3>/<INPUT 4> terminal Connect the audio equipment or the microphone. 6 <DC OUT/RS> terminal Terminal for DC 12 V output and REC trigger input.
Page 14: Electronic Hd Color View Finder
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Electronic HD color view finder Electronic HD color view finder Left side 1 <EVF USER 1>/<EVF USER 2> buttons User-selected functions can be assigned to each button. Pressing a button performs the assigned function. Functions are set on the viewfinder menu.
Page 15: Rear
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Electronic HD color view finder DC IN Data communication (from the viewfinder to the camera body) Data communication (from the camera body to the viewfinder) +12 V Cable connector HR10A-7R-4SC (73) (Hirose Electric Co.) Rear 1 Eye sensor Screen is displayed on the viewfinder when an eye is brought close.
Page 16: Shoulder Mount Module
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shoulder mount module Shoulder mount module Left side 1 Support rod lock knob Secures the rod in place. 2 Accessory attachment (rosette) For attaching accessories. f Mounting screw size - M6 (screw length 9 mm or shorter) 3 Stopper Pressed when removing the slide rail from the shoulder mount module.
Page 17: Grip Module
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Grip module Grip module Left side 1 <USER GRIP2> button The function that user has selected can be assigned. Pressing a button performs the assigned function. 2 Arm mounting section For attaching an arm. 1 <REC>...
Page 18: Pl Lens Mount Module
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — PL lens mount module PL lens mount module Left side 1 Mounting screw The screw to fix the PL lens mount module to the camera. 2 Mount fixing ring Fixes the PL lens mount module to the camera. 3 Tightening hole The mount fixing ring can be tightened using an Allen wrench.
Page 19: Chapter 3 Preparation
Preparation Chapter 3 Attach the module following the procedure in this chapter before using. The mounting of accessories is also described in this chapter.
Page 20: Mounting The Module
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting the module Mounting the module Mounting the control panel The control panel is used by connecting the control panel cable to the <CONTROL PANEL> terminal at the rear of the camera. Normal operation may not be possible when the control panel is mounted or removed while the power is turned on. Set the power switch to <...
Page 21: Mounting The Electronic Hd Color View Finder
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting the module Mounting the electronic HD color view finder Lock Release Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Attach the slider unit to the viewfinder mounting holes on top of the camera using the two supplied screws. (Fig. 1) Slide the viewfinder plate from above into the slider unit.
Page 22: Mounting The Shoulder Mount Module
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting the module Mounting the shoulder mount module Slide rail lock knob Stopper Stopper opening Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Slide rail lock knob Lock Release Fig. 3 Release the slide rail lock knob. The angle of the slide rail lock knob can be changed by pulling and then turning. Remove the slide rail from the shoulder mount module while pressing the stopper.
Page 23: Mounting The Grip Module
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting the module Mounting the grip module Fig. 1 Fig. 2 <LENS/GRIP> terminal Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Attach the grip arm to the grip. (Fig. 1) Attach the grip arm to the accessory attachment (rosette) on the shoulder mount module. (Fig. 2) Connect the cable to the <LENS/GRIP>...
Page 24: Attaching And Removing Accessories
Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and removing accessories Attaching and removing accessories Eye cup/eye piece filter The eye cup and eye piece filter can be removed. Always use the camera with these attached. a: Eye cup b: Eye piece filter Attaching a tripod When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the optional tripod adaptor (SHAN-TM700).
Page 25: Rain Cover
Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and removing accessories NOTE t If the tripod adaptor pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been removed, hold the red lever down and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again, in order to return the pin to its original position. The camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center.
Page 26: Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as the power supply. Using batteries Connection of the following batteries to the camera has been verified. r Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140 DIONIC HC/DIONIC HCX/DIONIC HD r IDX batteries ENDURA HL9...
Page 27: Using The External Dc Power Supply
If the +12 V power supply is mistakenly connected to the GND terminal, it may cause fire or malfunction. DC IN +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, the power supply from the external DC power supply has priority. The battery may be removed while using the external DC power supply.
Page 28: Switching Between External Dc Power Supply And Battery Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Switching between external DC power supply and battery power supply Status for both the battery power supply and the external DC power supply are monitored within the camera. Status of each power supply can be confirmed in the control panel and the indicator.
Page 29: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens EF lens Mounting the lens Lens fixing ring Marks Mount cap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Turn the lens fixing ring and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) Align the mark (red circle) on the lens mount with the mark (red circle) on the lens, and mount the lens.
Page 30: Pl Lens
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens PL lens The PL lens can be used by replacing the lens mount. Replacing the lens mount EF mount Mount fixing ring Tightening hole Mounting screw (Round hole, 2 locations) Mounting Mounting screw screw...
Page 31: Flange Lens Back Adjustment
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Lens fixing ring Mount cap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cable clamp <LENS/GRIP> terminal Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Turn the lens fixing ring and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) Align the convex portion at the upper right of the lens mount with the concave portion at the lens mount to mount the lens.
Page 32: Connecting To The Dc Output Terminal
Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting to the DC output terminal Connecting to the DC output terminal Connecting the <DC OUT/RS> terminal to the external recording start/stop switch The <DC OUT/RS> terminal can supply 1.0 A current. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this terminal. An LED connected to this terminal can also be used as a tally lamp.
Page 33: Charging The Built-In Battery
Chapter 3 Preparation — Charging the built-in battery Charging the built-in battery The date/time set in the camera is maintained by the built-in battery. The built-in battery may be consumed when the power of the camera is not turned on for approximately a half year. The built-in battery is exhausted when [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder for approximately five seconds when the power switch is set to <l>.
Page 34: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The date/time and time zone are recorded as metadata in the content (clip) while shooting. The date/time metadata will affect the playback order by the thumbnail.
Page 35: Inspections Before Shooting
Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting Inspections before shooting Before shooting, perform the following inspections to ensure that the system operates properly. Confirm that the assembled modules and the handles are fixed securely. Insert expressP2 memory card in the main slot, and Class10 or higher SDXC/SDHC memory card in the sub slot, and close the slot cover.
Page 36: Video Recording And Color Grading
Video Recording and Color Chapter 4 Grading This chapter describes the video combinations that can be recorded and the color grading (in-camera color grading) that can be performed using the camera.
Page 37: Dual-Recording
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Dual-recording Dual-recording The camera has two built-in recorders. Main slot Sub slot r Main recorder Card slot P2 card slot (main slot) Compatible memory cards expressP2 memory card P2 memory card (with some restrictions) f The P2 memory card cannot be used with the 4K format, ProRes format, [AVC-Intra2K 444] format, [AVC-Intra444] format, or when the variable frame rate function is enabled.
Page 38: File Name Style
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Dual-recording File name style The file name style for recorded clips can be set in [MENU] → [REC SETTINGS] → [FILE NAME STYLE]. [CINE] Start recording Stop recording Example: [AVC-Intra4K 422] [MAIN CODEC] CLIP1:A001C002_160401_I40B The file name is the same Example: [AVC-Proxy G6]...
Page 39: Dual-Recording
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Dual-recording [P2] Start recording Stop recording Example: [AVC-Intra4K 422] CLIP1: 451QM200 CLIP2: 023451QM201 [MAIN CODEC] Example: [AVC-Proxy G6] (The recording media is SDHC) [PROXY CODEC] CLIP1: 451QM200 CLIP2: 023451QM201 The video of the junction point and the file name are the same. Fig.
Page 40: Selecting The Resolution, Codec, And Video Format For Recording
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording You can select the recording resolution, recording codec, and recording frame rate. f [MAIN PIXEL]: Resolution f [MAIN CODEC]: Recording format f [FREQUENCY]: System frequency f VFR: Variable frame rate function (variable frame rate range)
Page 41 Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording r When [FREQUENCY] is set to [24.00p] [MAIN PIXEL] [MAIN CODEC] [VFR PROXY REC] [AVC-Intra4K 422] 1fps - 30fps — [4096×2160] [AVC-Intra4K-LT] 30fps - 60fps —...
Page 42 Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording r When [FREQUENCY] is set to [29.97p] [MAIN PIXEL] [MAIN CODEC] [VFR PROXY REC] [AVC-Intra4K 422] 1fps - 29.97fps [PROXY SLOT]: [MAIN & SUB]/[MAIN] [4096×2160] f [VFR up to 60p]* [PROXY SLOT]: [SUB]...
Page 43 Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording [MAIN PIXEL] [MAIN CODEC] [VFR PROXY REC] [2048×1080] [AVC-Intra2K 422] 1fps - 50.00fps [PROXY SLOT]: [MAIN & SUB]/[MAIN] f [VFR up to 50p]* [PROXY SLOT]: [SUB] f [VFR up to 50p]* f [NORMAL+Audio]*...
Page 44 Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording r When [FREQUENCY] is set to [59.94i] [MAIN PIXEL] [MAIN CODEC] [VFR PROXY REC] [AVC-Intra100] — [1920×1080] ([NORMAL+Audio]* : 59.94i* Audio is recorded. It is not displayed in the menu.
Page 45: Color Setting
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Color setting Color setting Applies the LUT to the recording image and monitor image. It also sets the mode such as V-Log or V-709. COLOR screen setting The following settings can be set in the COLOR screen. These can also be set from [MENU]. f [MAIN COLOR]: Color setting for main recording f [Grading SEL]: Grading function setting f [PROXY COLOR]: Color setting for proxy recording...
Page 46: [Grading Sel] Setting
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Color setting To ensure the [MAIN COLOR] setting is not changed unintentionally, move to the selection screen (Fig. 2) after the change confirmation screen (Fig. 1) is displayed. f The grading function is enabled when [MAIN COLOR] is set to [V-Log]. The V-Log (master video) can be recorded to the main recorder and the grading video can be recorded to the proxy recorder simultaneously.
Page 47: [Cdl] Setting
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Color setting r [FILE LOAD] screen f 3D LUT is 17-grid format. f Uploads to camera using the SD memory card. It can also upload from the external grading application via network. f The V-709 file in the camera or the loaded file is recorded together with the video to the P2 card or the SD memory card when such a file is selected.
Page 48 Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Color setting r [Slope] screen (offset, power supply screen) Various parameters can be adjusted from this screen when [Grading SEL] is set to [Internal]. This can be adjusted in 0.01 steps with the control panel operation button. It is reflected to video in real time. r [Saturation] screen Various parameters can be adjusted from this screen when [Grading SEL] is set to [Internal].
Page 49: [Sdi Set]
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Color setting f CDL can be changed even during recording when [Grading SEL] is set to [External App]. The setting value for the video in the last frame of the .cdl file is reflected to that file to be recorded.
Page 50: Image Quality Adjustment
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Image quality adjustment Image quality adjustment The image quality for video to record can be adjusted in the camera when [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [COLOR SETTINGS] → [MAIN] is [SCENE1]/[SCENE2]/[SCENE3]/[SCENE4]/[SCENE5]. f Set the image quality in [MENU] → [SCENE FILE SETTINGS]. f Setting is disabled when [MAIN] is set to [V-Log].
Page 51: [Black]
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Image quality adjustment f Required size of white pattern is as follows. 1/2 or more of the screen width 1/2 or more of the screen height f Keep bright spotlights out of the screen. f The white pattern must be placed at the center of the screen.
Page 52: [Gamma]
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Image quality adjustment [GAMMA] Set to optimize the tone of video. Selectable items vary depending on the [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [COLOR SETTING] → [MAIN] setting. 110% Output Gamma coefficient Rise 600% Input [V-Log]...
Page 53: [Knee]
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Image quality adjustment [KNEE] This function sets the compression of video signals to prevent halation in images. The dynamic range or compression rate of the signal will change depending on the setting. [KNEE POINT] [KNEE SLOPE] White clip...
Page 54: [Detail]
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Image quality adjustment [DETAIL] This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images. It can have soft representation or sharp representation, but it can also have an effect to roughen the entire video by enhancing the noise or edge. To avoid such problems, it is necessary not to add this effect on parts where emphasizing is not needed and keep the details of the parts.
Page 55: [Chroma]
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Image quality adjustment [CHROMA] This function sets color saturation and phase in [MENU] → [SCENE FILE SETTINGS] → [CHROMA]. The effect is applied to the entire video. It cannot be set for individual color hues. f [LEVEL]: Sets the chroma level of the P and P signals.
Page 56: [Color Correction]
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Image quality adjustment [COLOR CORRECTION] This function sets color saturation and phase. Effect is applied individually against 24 phases of the video. It can be set to individual color hue. (Yl-R)-R (Yl-R) Yl-(Yl-R) (G-Yl)-Yl (G-Yl)
Page 57: Memory Card
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Memory card Memory card Insert memory card When using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 34) Insert the P2 card into the main slot and the SD memory card into the sub slot. Main slot Eject button Card slot cover...
Page 58: To Prevent Unintentional Erasing
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Memory card NOTE t Do not remove the P2 card after inserting it, while it is being accessed, or being detected (card access LED flashing in orange). Otherwise, it may result in a malfunction. t [TURN POWER OFF] is displayed in the viewfinder screen or the center of the control panel or in the warning message area at the top left of each output indicator, and a warning is displayed with the warning lamp, etc., when the P2 card being accessed is removed.
Page 59: Recording Time Of Memory Card
NOTE t AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards cannot be used. t Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in this document. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ r Sub recorder Sub recording format Recording time when using a 64 GB SD memory...
Page 60: Formatting A P2 Card
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Memory card t Follow the steps below to use general IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer the data to a computer. Be sure to use P2 Viewer Plus to write data back to a P2 card. - Transfer the corresponding CONTENTS folder and LASTCLIP.TXT file together as a set.
Page 61: Special Recording Functions
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Special recording functions Special recording functions HD cutout high speed recording A high speed recording up to 240p can be performed by cutting out the 2K or HD pixel region of the image sensor when [2048×1080 CROP] or [1920×1080 CROP] is selected in [MENU] →...
Page 62: Shot Mark Recording Function
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Special recording functions f Infrared photography using the IR filter (only IR optical transmittance) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Remove the lens mount adaptor. f For removing of the lens mount, refer to “Replacing the lens mount” (page 30). Remove the three screws securing the IR cut glass, and then remove the IR cut glass.
Page 63: Pre-Recording
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Special recording functions Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a fixed amount of time (approximately 3 seconds) before the operation to start recording is performed. Operation to start recording Operation to stop recording (Time) Actual recording time...
Page 64 Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Special recording functions Set the following related items from [MENU] → [REC SETTINGS] → [REC FUNCTION]. f [REC TIME]: Duration of each recording f [START DELAY]: Delay time from the time when the <REC> button is pressed until the time the first recording starts Press the <REC>...
Page 65: Chapter 5 Operation
Operation Chapter 5 This chapter describes the method to change each setting and confirmation method of the setting status.
Page 66: Control Panel Operation
Chapter 5 Operation — Control panel operation Control panel operation Basic camera operations can be performed using the control panel. a: <HOME> button b: <PLAY> button c: <TC> button d: <INFO> button e: <VIEW> button f: <EXIT> button g: <MENU> button h: Jog dial button i: <LOCK>...
Page 67 Chapter 5 Operation — Control panel operation f Level meter display Displays the level represented by 19 bars. (2 dB increments) f Standard level bar At the −18 dB position or the −20 dB position The setting in [MENU] → [AUDIO SETTINGS] → [AUDIO LEVEL] → [HEADROOM] will be the standard. 6 Warning/error displays : Warning (details are displayed on the time code display in the following cases) f [SYSTEM ERROR !]...
Page 68: Home Screen
Chapter 5 Operation — HOME screen HOME screen The Home screen displays the basic camera settings and is used to change those settings. [FPS] Sets the frame rate. Selects from the predefined frame rate. Up to 150 (128 for [25.00p]/[50.00p]) can be registered. Presets can be added/deleted using [ADD]/[DELETE].
Page 69 Chapter 5 Operation — HOME screen [SYSTEM] Sets the camera’s system. [CAM INDEX & REEL CNT] Sets [CAM INDEX] and [NEXT REEL CNT]. [CAM INDEX]: Sets [CAM INDEX]. [NEXT REEL CNT]: Sets [NEXT REEL CNT]. [SYSTEM MODE] f [FREQUENCY] Sets the system frequency. f [MAIN PIXEL] Sets the camera’s main resolution (number of pixels).
Page 70: Play Screen
Chapter 5 Operation — PLAY screen PLAY screen The Play screen is the screen for playing recorded videos. You can select clips by turning the jog dial button. Play the clip selected in the middle by pressing the jog dial button. At the end of the clip, the display will return to the list display.
Page 71: Tc Screen
Chapter 5 Operation — TC screen TC screen The TC screen is the screen for setting the time code. [TC/UB/Dur.] Switches between the HOME screen and status display. [TC]: Time code [UB]: User bits [Dur.]: Duration [FREE/REC RUN] Switches between free run and recording run. This is fixed to recording run when the variable frame rate function is enabled.
Page 72: Info Screen
Chapter 5 Operation — INFO screen INFO screen The INFO screen displays information about the camera. [DIAGNOSTICS] Displays camera statuses such as warnings. [FPS] Displays all frequency settings together. [VERSION] Displays the firmware version. [UPDATE]: Performs an update of the firmware. [PERIPHERAL] Displays information about peripheral devices (USB, network, etc).
Page 73: View Screen
Chapter 5 Operation — VIEW screen VIEW screen Displays video. For status display contents, configure [MENU] → [OUTPUT SETTINGS] → [VF SDI INDICATOR]. – 73 –...
Page 74: Menu Screen
Chapter 5 Operation — MENU screen MENU screen Displays the [MENU]. (page 109) [MENU] is also displayed in the output from the <SDI OUT 1> terminal and the <SDI OUT 2> terminal depending on the [MENU] → [OUTPUT SETTINGS] → [SDI OUT] → [MENU DISP] setting. –...
Page 75: Operation Of The Camera Buttons
Chapter 5 Operation — Operation of the camera buttons Operation of the camera buttons Basic camera operation can be performed with the buttons on the camera. There are buttons with different operations when the control panel is connected or not connected. 1 <USER 1>/<PLAY>...
Page 76 Chapter 5 Operation — Operation of the camera buttons r When the control panel is connected f When the <USER 3> button Turns ON/OFF the function selected in [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [USER SWITCHES] → [USER3]. However, the enable/disable differs depending on the assigned function and its status. f When the <EXT>...
Page 77 Chapter 5 Operation — Operation of the camera buttons r When the control panel is not connected f When outputting the camera video to the viewfinder connected to the <VF SDI> terminal It will become the dial for controlling the iris of the EF lens. - Turn upward: Controls to close the iris - Turn downward: Controls to open the iris - Press: Switches [AUTO]/[MANUAL] by toggle...
Page 78: Chapter 6 Audio Recording
Audio recording Chapter 6 This chapter describes how to prepare and adjust audio recorded at the time of shooting.
Page 79: Preparing For Audio Input
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. When using a stereo microphone Microphones such as the stereo microphone kit AJ-MC900G (optional) can be mounted. Fig. 1 Fig.
Page 80: Using Audio Devices
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Preparing for audio input Select [INPUT1] in [CH1 IN], and [INPUT2] in [CH2 IN]. To record the stereo microphone audio input of the <INPUT 1/2> terminal to audio channels 3/4, switch to [CH3/4] in [MONITOR SEL], and then select [INPUT1] in [CH3 IN], and [INPUT2] in [CH4 IN].
Page 81: Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats. Selecting audio input signals Press the <HOME> button to display the HOME screen. From [SYSTEM] →...
Page 82: Audio Monitor
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels From [SYSTEM] → [AUDIO], set [AUDIO IN]. For [CH3/4], switch to [CH1/2] in [MONITOR SEL]. Select [MANUAL] in [CH1 LEVEL] or [CH2 LEVEL]. If [AUTO] is selected, [A] is displayed on the [AUDIO VOL] screen and manual adjustment is not possible. Select [AUDIO VOL] in [SYSTEM] →...
Page 83: Chapter 7 Viewfinder
Viewfinder Chapter 7 This chapter describes the viewfinder screen display and how to make adjustments.
Page 84: Adjusting And Setting The Viewfinder
Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder The camera’s panel is OLED (organic EL). Positioning your eye near the viewfinder will trigger the eye sensor to automatically display the image. Adjustment method a: Lock lever (left/right position) b: Lock lever (front/back position) c: Visibility adjustment ring d: Zoom ring...
Page 85: Viewfinder Status Display
Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Viewfinder status display Viewfinder status display In addition to video, the viewfinder displays messages, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra patterns, and other information that indicate the camera settings and operation status. Lamp display 1 Green tally lamp Lights up in green when green tally signals are received.
Page 86 Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Viewfinder status display [MENU] settings from the viewfinder [MENU] of the camera can be directly set with the viewfinder operation. Press and hold the <CAM MENU> button of the viewfinder for at least two seconds. The camera [MENU] is displayed. [MENU] is also displayed on the control panel of the camera.
Page 87 Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Viewfinder status display Description of settings [CLEAN VIEW]: Switches to display only video or superimposes the display of markers or indicators. [MARKER]: Displays/hides markers. [CENTER MARKER]: Displays/hides the center marker. [SAFETY MARKER]: Switches the display/hide of the safety marker. [FRAME MARK]: Displays/hides the frame marker.
Page 88: Convenient Shooting Functions
Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Convenient shooting functions Convenient shooting functions Zebra patterns display The camera can display two types of zebra patterns. The zebra pattern can be set in [MENU] → [OUTPUT SETTINGS] → [VF SDI EI ASSIST]. Item Description of settings [ZEBRA SW] Sets if the zebra signal is superimposed or not to the output from the <VF SDI>...
Page 89: False Color Mode
Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Convenient shooting functions f The display mode can be set in [MENU] → [OUTPUT SETTINGS] → [VF SDI FOCUS ASSIST] → [EXPAND MODE]/[- POS1]/[- VALUE1]/[- POS2]/ [- VALUE2]. NOTE t The output video from the <VF SDI> terminal is enlarged. t The output from the <SDI OUT 1>...
Page 90 Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Convenient shooting functions Color Level Description 40.5% - 43.6% 18% gray neutral color (Green) 10.3% - 13.2% Upper area of the black-level clip (Blue) 7.3% - 10.3% Black-level clip (Purple) * The white clip level will differ according to the [EI] and [MAIN CODEC] settings. r When [MAIN COLOR] is not [V-Log] Color Level...
Page 91: Chapter 8 Output And Screen Display
Output and Screen Display Chapter 8 This chapter describes video output.
Page 92: Output
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — Output Output Output format list f HD (1920×1080) is always output as the output from the <SDI OUT 1>/<SDI OUT 2>/<VF SDI> terminals regardless of the [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [MAIN PIXEL] settings. It is output in HD letterbox (black band at top and bottom of the output video) when [MAIN PIXEL] is set to [4096×2160] or [2048×1080].
Page 93: Screen Status Display
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display Screen status display Status display (STATUS) This is the status screen displayed in the <SDI OUT 1>, <SDI OUT 2>, and <VF SDI> output, and the control panel (VIEW screen). 4096 x 2160 999min I-4K422/G6...
Page 94: Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions
Other Useful Functions Chapter 9 This chapter describes other useful features such as function buttons, etc.
Page 95: Getting Position Information Using The Gps
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Getting position information using the GPS Getting position information using the GPS The camera has a built-in GPS. Positioning information can be recorded through GPS. The GPS antenna is built inside the top of the camera. Do not cover the top of the camera with a metallic object when using the GPS function.
Page 96: Assigning Functions To The User Buttons
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Assigning functions to the USER buttons Assigning functions to the USER buttons Selected function can be assigned to the USER buttons (<USER 1> to <USER 3>, <TOGGLE/WB> (USER4), <USER GRIP1> to <USER GRIP2>) and the control panel operation buttons (USER5 to USER10).
Page 97 Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Assigning functions to the USER buttons NOTE t Only the following functions can be assigned to [USER5] to [USER10]. [INHIBIT], [EXPAND1], [EXPAND2], [IN COLOR F.A.], [SQ. F.A.], [MONO F.A.], [FALSE COLOR], [VF SDI COLOR], [SDI OUT 1 COLOR], [SDI OUT 2 COLOR], [SMOOTH MODE] t Only the following functions can be assigned to [USER TOGGLE(USER4)] (<TOGGLE/WB>) switch.
Page 98: Handling Setting Data
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Handling setting data Handling setting data File structure of the setting data The [SCENE1] to [SCENE5] scene files can be saved in the camera according to the scene file number. Scene file ([SCENE1] to [SCENE5]) data can be saved as a file in the SD memory card, which can be loaded and used. The setting value that can be saved as a scene file is the content of [MENU] →...
Page 99: Performing Operations On Sd Memory Cards
- Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Also, make sure that the format is performed on the camera. - Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in this document.
Page 100 Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Handling setting data Enter the text to set with the keyboard. Select [OK] with the jog dial button and press the jog dial button. The confirmation screen is displayed. Select [YES] and press the jog dial button. Saving of the file is started.
Page 101: Setting The Time Data
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Setting the time data The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date and time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in the frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata files.
Page 102: Setting The Time Code
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Retention of user bits in memory User bit settings are automatically recorded and are retained even if the power is turned off. Frame rate information The relationship between frame rates, image pull-down, and time codes/user bits is as follows. Verification information on the right-hand six digits REC mark Fixed values...
Page 103 Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Example of connections for external locking As shown in the figure, connect both the reference video signal and the reference time code. Reference time code <TC IN/OUT> terminal Reference video signal <GENLOCK IN>...
Page 104: Supplying The Time Code Externally
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Supplying the time code externally You can supply the output time codes to an external recording device from the camera by matching the camera images or the replayed images. Connection example for supplying to external device r When locking external devices to the camera <SDI OUT 1>/<SDI OUT 2>...
Page 105 Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data NOTE t Sets the <TC IN/OUT> terminal to output or input in [MENU] → [REC SETTINGS] → [TC] → [TC IN/OUT SEL]. t By setting [MENU] → [REC SETTINGS] → [TC] → [TC OUT REF] to [RECORDING] on both cameras, the two cameras will be able to record with the same time code on the video at the same time.
Page 106: Connection Through The Terminal
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Connection through the <USB DEVICE> terminal Connection through the <USB DEVICE> terminal Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode Connecting to a computer USB cable (optional) Fig. 1 Connect the USB cable to the <USB DEVICE> terminal (device). (Fig. 1) Set the [MENU] →...
Page 107: Chapter 10 Menu Operations
Menu Operations Chapter 10 This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu.
Page 108: Setting Menu Structure
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure Setting menu structure Menu configuration The setting menu is configured as follows. [SYSTEM SETTINGS] Sets the system in general. The system frequency, number of recorded pixels, recording format, and recording method are set here. [CAMERA SETTINGS] Sets the basic camera setting.
Page 109: Setting Menu Display
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Setting menu display Setting menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. Set data are written and saved in the internal memory of the camera. Operate with the control panel.
Page 110: Menu List
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [SYSTEM SETTINGS] Sets the system in general. Item Description of settings [SYSTEM MODE] [FREQUENCY] Sets the system frequency. If the setting of this item is changed, the device must be restarted. If a restart is required, a confirmation dialog will be shown.
Page 111 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [OFFSET-R] Sets the value of [OFFSET-R]. [−0.5] - [0.5] (0.01 step) f Factory setting: [0.00] [OFFSET-G] Sets the value of [OFFSET-G]. [−0.5] - [0.5] (0.01 step) f Factory setting: [0.00] [OFFSET-B] Sets the value of [OFFSET-B].
Page 112 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [USER SWITCHES] [USER1] Sets the function to be assigned to the <USER 1> button. [INHIBIT], [SIX USER BUTTONS], [AWB], [Y GET], [EXPAND1], [EXPAND2], [IN COLOR F.A.], [SQ. F.A.], [MONO F.A.], [WFM], [BARS], [ONE PUSH A. IRIS], [FALSE COLOR], [ZEBRA], [VF SDI COLOR], [SDI OUT 1 COLOR], [SDI OUT 2 COLOR], [VF SDI CLEAN], [VF SDI MARKER], [VF SDI DESQUEEZE], [VF SDI IMAGE INVERT], [SMOOTH MODE], [TEXT MEMO], [SHOT MARK], [REC SW] Even if [BARS] is assigned, this item will not operate when [MAIN PIXEL] is set to [2048×1080 CROP]/...
Page 113 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [USER GRIP2] Sets the function to be assigned to the <USER GRIP2> button of the grip module. [INHIBIT], [SIX USER BUTTONS], [AWB], [Y GET], [EXPAND1], [EXPAND2], [IN COLOR F.A.], [SQ.
Page 114 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [- FULL VOLT] Sets the voltage in the remaining charge level full display when the battery remaining charge level is detected from the voltage level. [13.0V] - [17.0V] (0.1 V step) f Factory setting: [15.5V] [- NEAR END VOLT] Sets the remaining charge level near end voltage when the battery remaining charge level is detected from...
Page 115: [Camera Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [VERSION] Displays the information of the camera. [MODEL]: Displays the product name. [SERIAL NO.]: Displays the serial number. [PRODUCT VERSION]: Displays the version. [UPDATE] Performs an update of the camera firmware. (Enabled only when there is a dedicated update file on the SD memory card.) [YES], [NO] [USB]...
Page 116 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [800BASE ISO] Sets the value when [800BASE] is selected. [200ISO], [250ISO], [320ISO], [400ISO], [500ISO], [640ISO], [800ISO], [1000ISO], [1250ISO], [1600ISO], [2000ISO], [2500ISO], [3200ISO], [4000ISO] This will be [200ISO], [250ISO], [320ISO], [400ISO], [500ISO], [640ISO], [800ISO], [1000ISO], [1250ISO], [1600ISO], or [2000ISO] when [MAIN CODEC] is set to [AVC-Intra2K-LT]/[AVC-Intra-LT], and [MAIN PIXEL] is set to [2048×1080 CROP]/[1920×1080 CROP].
Page 117: [Scene File Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [A.IRIS PEAK/AVE] Sets the ratio included in the peak for auto iris standard. [0] - [100] f Factory setting: [30] [ONE PUSH A. IRIS] Executes the one-push auto iris. [EXECUTE], [CANCEL] [EF LENS IRIS MODE] Sets the operation of the iris when [EF] is selected.
Page 118 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [ISO SELECT] Selects the operation of ISO. [NATIVE ONLY], [800BASE], [5000BASE] f Factory setting: [NATIVE ONLY] [NATIVE ISO] Sets the value when [NATIVE ONLY] is selected. [800ISO], [5000ISO] This will be [400ISO] or [2500ISO] when [MAIN CODEC] is set to [AVC-Intra2K-LT]/[AVC-Intra-LT], and [MAIN PIXEL] is set to [2048×1080 CROP]/[1920×1080 CROP].
Page 119 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DETAIL] [SW] Switches the enable/disable of the detail function. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [CORING] Sets the coring amount for the detail signal. [0] - [60] f Factory setting: [1] [MASTER LEVEL] Sets the effect level for the detail signal.
Page 120 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [(B-R)_N] Adjusts the linear matrix. [−127] - [127] f Factory setting: [0] [(B-R)_P] Adjusts the linear matrix. [−127] - [127] f Factory setting: [0] [(B-G)_N] Adjusts the linear matrix. [−127] - [127] f Factory setting: [0] [(B-G)_P]...
Page 121 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [P7(PHASE)] Corrects the hue between green and “between green and cyan”. [−63] - [63] f Factory setting: [0] [P8(SAT)] Corrects the color saturation between green and cyan. [−63] - [63] f Factory setting: [0] [P8(PHASE)] Corrects the hue between green and cyan.
Page 122: [Rec Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [P16(PHASE)] Corrects the hue between magenta and “between magenta and red”. [−63] - [63] f Factory setting: [0] [P17(SAT)] Corrects the color saturation between magenta and red. [−63] - [63] f Factory setting: [0] [P17(PHASE)] Corrects the hue between magenta and red.
Page 123: [Audio Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [UB MODE] Selects the user bits mode. [FRAME RATE]: Selects camera imaging information (such as frame rate). [USER]: Selects the user bits value that has been set. [EXT INPUT]: Records the user bits values currently input to the <TC IN/OUT> terminal. [TIME]: Selects the local time.
Page 124 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [INPUT4 MIC POWER] Switches the enable/disable of the phantom power supply of the external microphone connected to the <INPUT 4> terminal. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [INPUT3 MIC LEVEL] Sets the level of the external microphone connected to the <INPUT 3>...
Page 125: [Output Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CH2 LIMITER] Switches enable/disable of the audio channel 2 limiter when the audio recording level adjustment method for audio channel 2 is [MANUAL]. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [CH3 LIMITER] Switches enable/disable of the audio channel 3 limiter when the audio recording level adjustment method for audio channel 3 is [MANUAL].
Page 126 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SDI OUT 2 CLEAN Sets if the output from the <SDI OUT 2> terminal will be video only or to superimpose the signal for marker VIEW] or indicator. [ON]: Outputs video only. [OFF]: Outputs the signals for video and marker or indicator.
Page 127 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [IRIS] Switches display/hide of the iris value. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [FOCUS] Switches display/hide of the focus distance. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [ZOOM] Switches display/hide of the zoom value. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [FILTER]...
Page 128 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [FRAME COLOR] Sets the color of the frame marker. [WHITE], [BLACK], [RED], [GREEN], [BLUE], [YELLOW] f Factory setting: [WHITE] [FRAME SIG] Sets frame marker aspect ratio. [1.33:1], [1.44:1], [1.56:1], [1.78:1], [1.85:1], [2.35:1], [2.39:1] f Factory setting: [2.39:1] [FRAME LEVEL] Sets the level of the outside of the frame marker.
Page 129 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TC] Displays/hides the time code, user bits, and duration counter displays. [TCG/TCR], [TCG], [OFF] f Factory setting: [TCG/TCR] [P2 CARD REMAIN] Displays/hides the display of the remaining recording free space of a P2 card. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [BATTERY REMAIN]...
Page 130 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [USER BOX H POS] Sets the horizontal position of the center of the user box. [−50] - [50] f Factory setting: [0] [USER BOX V POS] Sets the vertical position of the center of the user box. [−50] - [50] f Factory setting: [0] [VF SDI FOCUS...
Page 131: [File]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [- TRANSPARENCE] Sets the transparency of the waveform monitor display. [0%], [25%], [50%], [75%] f Factory setting: [50%] [Y GET SW] Switches enable/disable of the Y GET display function. The user box function will not operate when [Y GET SW] is set to [ON].
Page 132 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SSH] Sets when transferring files using SSH. [ENABLE]: Uses SSH. [DISABLE]: Does not use SSH. f Factory setting: [DISABLE] [SSH PORT] Sets the network port number when SSH is used. Sets to the same number as the server.
Page 133 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server when [INFRA] is selected in [TYPE] and [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP], or when [ENABLE] is selected in [DHCP] and the primary DNS server cannot be obtained. f Factory setting: [0.0.0.0] [DHCP SERVER] Sets if the DHCP SERVER function is to be used or not when [DIRECT] is selected in [TYPE].
Page 134: Initial Value Of The Scene File
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Initial value of the scene file Initial value of the scene file Initial value and the selectable item for [CAMERA SETTINGS]/[SCENE FILE SETTINGS] will differ depending on the [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [COLOR SETTINGS] → [MAIN] setting. [CAMERA SETTINGS] [MAIN] setting [SCENE1]...
Page 135 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Initial value of the scene file [MAIN] setting [SCENE1] [SCENE2] [SCENE3] [SCENE4] [SCENE5] [V-Log] ([V-709]) ([V-LOOK1]) ([V-LOOK1]) ([V-LOOK2]) ([BC-LOOK]) f [ADD] — — — — — f [DELETE] — — — — — f [R GAIN] f [B GAIN] f [AWB OFFSET] [OFF]...
Page 136 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Initial value of the scene file [MAIN] setting [SCENE1] [SCENE2] [SCENE3] [SCENE4] [SCENE5] [V-Log] ([V-709]) ([V-LOOK1]) ([V-LOOK1]) ([V-LOOK2]) ([BC-LOOK]) f [(G-B)_P] f [(B-R)_N] f [(B-R)_P] f [(B-G)_N] f [(B-G)_P] [COLOR CORRECTION] f [SW] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]...
Page 137: Menu Operations
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Menu operations r Operation f UI: Settings can be performed using the control panel. f SW: Settings can be performed using switches and buttons. f VF: Settings can be performed using viewfinder menu and buttons. f l: Items for operation.
Page 138: [Camera Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [SYS CHECK] — — — [TOGGLE] — — — [CARDS/MEDIA] [FORMAT MEDIA] — — [MEDIA END ALARM] — — — [POWER MANAGEMENT] [DC IN SOURCE] — — — [DC IN BATTERY SETTINGS] —...
Page 139: [Scene File Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [DISPLAY MODE] — — [VALUE deg] [VALUE sec] [ADD deg] [ADD sec] [DELETE deg] [DELETE sec] [LENS SETTING] [LENS CONNECT TYPE] — — — [A.IRIS TYPE] — — — [A.IRIS SPEED] —...
Page 140 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [EFFECT LEVEL] — — — [DETECT TABLE] — — — [- I CENTER] — — — [- I WIDTH] — — — [- Q WIDTH] — — — [- Q PHASE] —...
Page 141: [Rec Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [P15(SAT)] — — — [P15(PHASE)] — — — [Mg (SAT)] — — — [Mg (PHASE)] — — — [P16(SAT)] — — — [P16(PHASE)] — — — [P17(SAT)] — — — [P17(PHASE)] —...
Page 142: [Output Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [TEST TONE] — — — [AUDIO LEVEL] [CH1 LEVEL] — — [CH2 LEVEL] — — [CH3 LEVEL] — — [CH4 LEVEL] — — [CH1 VOL] — — [CH2 VOL] — — [CH3 VOL] —...
Page 143 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [MARKER & CHAR LEVEL] — — — [CENTER MARKER] — — — [SAFETY MARKER] — — — [SAFETY AREA] — — — [FRAME MARK] — — — [FRAME COLOR] — — —...
Page 144: [File]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [- MONO] — — — [FOCUS SQUARES SW] — [MONO SW] — [FOCUS DISP] — — — [VF SDI EI ASSIST] [ZEBRA SW] — [- ZEBRA1 DETECT] — — — [- ZEBRA2 DETECT] —...
Page 145 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [DHCP] — — [IP ADDRESS] — — [SUBNET MASK] — — [DEFAULT GATEWAY] — — [PRIMARY DNS] — — [SECONDARY DNS] — — [DHCP SERVER] — — [4G/LTE PROPERTY] [APN] — —...
Page 146: Target Items For Saving And Initialization
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Target items for saving and initialization r Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization f SCENE: Items saved in scene files. f SETUP: Items saved in setup files. f INITIALIZE: Items initialized by [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [INITIALIZE] → [LOAD FACTORY DATA]. f l: Is a target.
Page 147: [Camera Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [TOGGLE] — [CARDS/MEDIA] [FORMAT MEDIA] — — [MEDIA END ALARM] — [POWER MANAGEMENT] [DC IN SOURCE] — [DC IN BATTERY SETTINGS] — — — [- FULL VOLT] —...
Page 148: [Scene File Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [VALUE sec] — [ADD deg] — — — [ADD sec] — — — [DELETE deg] — — — [DELETE sec] — — — [LENS SETTING] [LENS CONNECT TYPE] —...
Page 149 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [I WIDTH] — [Q WIDTH] — [Q PHASE] — [CHROMA] [LEVEL] — [PHASE] — [MATRIX] [SW] — [(R-G)_N] — [(R-G)_P] — [(R-B)_N] — [(R-B)_P] — [(G-R)_N] —...
Page 150: [Rec Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [Mg (PHASE)] — [P16(SAT)] — [P16(PHASE)] — [P17(SAT)] — [P17(PHASE)] — [P18(SAT)] — [P18(PHASE)] — [REC SETTINGS] Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [FILE NAME STYLE] — [REC FUNCTION] [REC MODE] —...
Page 151: [Output Settings]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [CH1 VOL] — [CH2 VOL] — [CH3 VOL] — [CH4 VOL] — [CH1 LIMITER] — [CH2 LIMITER] — [CH3 LIMITER] — [CH4 LIMITER] — [HEADROOM] —...
Page 152 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [FRAME SIG] — [FRAME LEVEL] — [USER BOX] — [USER BOX WIDTH] — [USER BOX HEIGHT] — [USER BOX H POS] — [USER BOX V POS] —...
Page 153: [File]
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [- ZEBRA2 DETECT] — [- ZEBRA2] — [WFM SW] — [- TYPE] — [- TRANSPARENCE] — [Y GET SW] — [- UNIT] — [- AREA SIZE] —...
Page 154 Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Target items for saving and initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [USER] — [PASSWORD] — — [DIAL NO.] — [NETWORK TOOLS] [LOG DISPLAY] — — — [STATUS DISPLAY] — — — [INITIALIZE] — — — [PING] —...
Page 155: Chapter 11 Network Connection
Network Connection Chapter 11 This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network.
Page 156: Network Connection
The camera can be connected to the network via wireless LAN, wired LAN, or 4G/LTE. For details on wireless modules that can be connected, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ To use wireless LAN, attach AJ-WM30 (optional) to the <USB HOST> terminal.
Page 157: Preparing For Connection
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Preparing for connection Preparing for connection For wireless module AJ-WM30 Connect the wireless module AJ-WM30 (optional) to the camera. Wireless module fixing part Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Remove the screw from the wireless module fixing part. (Fig. 2) Attach the wireless module securely to the <USB HOST>...
Page 158: For Wireless Module Other Than Aj-Wm30
For the USB 2.0 extension cable (optional), using a cable of A type male/female, 0.5 m or shorter, and with double shielding process for noise suppression is recommended. t For details on wireless modules that can be connected, refer to the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/4glte.html http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/wireless_module.html – 158 –...
Page 159: For Wired Lan
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Preparing for connection For wired LAN Connect a LAN cable (optional). LAN cable (cross cable) (optional) Connect the LAN cable to the <LAN> terminal on the right side. – 159 –...
Page 160: Network Settings
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Network settings Network settings Configuration of various settings are required to use the wireless LAN or the wired LAN. Configure the settings according to the function to use. Wireless LAN settings This section describes the settings to connect the camera to mobile devices (iPad/iPhone), computers, or wireless access point via wireless LAN. [DIRECT] mode Use the following procedures when accessing to the network function of the camera directly from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Page 161 Chapter 11 Network Connection — Network settings [SECONDARY DNS]: Secondary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) (When [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE] and can be acquired from the DNS server, the DNS server value which is acquired externally is overwritten. When the value is [0.0.0.0], the server is not set.) Select [WLAN] in [MENU] →...
Page 162: 4G/Lte Setting
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Network settings t All of the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway must be correctly set. If a warning [CANNOT ACCESS GATEWAY!] appears at the termination of the setting screen, contact the administrator of the network you use. t If you do not use default gateway and DNS, set them to [0.0.0.0].
Page 163: Checking Network Setting
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Network settings [DHCP]: Setting whether to use automatic acquisition via DHCP ([ENABLE]: Use automatic acquisition/[DISABLE]: Does not use automatic acquisition (Factory setting: [ENABLE]) [IP ADDRESS]: IP address (Factory setting: [192.168.0.1]) (cannot be set when [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE]) [SUBNET MASK]: Subnet mask (Factory setting: [255.255.255.0]) (cannot set when [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE]) [DEFAULT GATEWAY]: Default gateway (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) (cannot be set when [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE]) [PRIMARY DNS]: Primary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0])
Page 164: Changing Network Setting
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Network settings Check in the INFO screen Fig. 1 Press the <INFO> button to display the INFO screen. Select [PERIPHERAL]. Displays the current status of the network device. (Fig. 1) Changing network setting Switching network Switches wireless LAN and wired LAN.
Page 165 Chapter 11 Network Connection — Network settings To delete, place the cursor above the user account to delete, and press the <SET> button. NOTE t [guest] for [USER ACCOUNT] and [p2guest] for [User Password] are initial setting values. t Password cannot be changed. To change, delete the account once and perform new register again. t The upper limit for user account registration is 3.
Page 166: Connecting The Remote Operation Panel (Ak-Hrp200G)
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Connecting the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Connecting the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Part of the function can be remotely controlled by connecting the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) via IP connection. Playback operation is not possible from the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G. Playback can only be performed from the camera. LAN cable (cross cable) (optional) AK-HRP200G Setting for connection with the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G)
Page 167: Using The Ftp Client Function
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Using the FTP client function Using the FTP client function To use the FTP client function, network configuration (wireless LAN, wired LAN) and FTP client settings are necessary in advance. FTP client function setting By connecting the camera to network using wireless LAN (wireless access point connection), 4G/LTE, or wired LAN, you can transfer clips to a server device on the network.
Page 168 Chapter 11 Network Connection — Using the FTP client function Press the control panel operation button under the [EXEC FTP] display. Copying starts. NOTE t Specify up to folder name for the destination folder. t The proxy clip in the sub slot cannot be transferred. t The proxy clip recorded for long time may not be able to transfer depending on the environment of the destination.
Page 169: Chapter 12 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter 12 This chapter describes the maintenance method and warning system of the camera.
Page 170: Warning System
Chapter 12 Maintenance — Warning system Warning system If an error is detected immediately after the camera is turned on or during operation, the viewfinder and warning lamp indicate the error. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error codes Viewfinder status Error code Description...
Page 171 Chapter 12 Maintenance — Warning system Viewfinder status display Description Behavior and cause f The operation will stop. Displayed when attempting to record in excess of the f [REC WARNING!] [OVER MAX# CLIPS] will be maximum total number of clips allowed for one P2 card. [REC WARNING] displayed on the warning display when opening the f Warning lamp flashes four times per second during...
Page 172 Chapter 12 Maintenance — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause The metadata character code is UTF-8. Enter valid The metadata character code is invalid. characters using a viewer. [UNKNOWN DATA!] There is a problem with data in the file. Create the file again.
Page 173: Updating The Camera Firmware
Use the camera or P2 Viewer Plus to format the SD memory card. Fig. 1 Download the firmware from the website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Save the downloaded firmware to an SD memory card. Insert the SD memory card with the firmware into the sub slot.
Page 174: Cleaning And Storing
Chapter 12 Maintenance — Cleaning and storing Cleaning and storing Cleaning the camera body f Either remove the battery or disconnect the DC cable from the power outlet before cleaning. f Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camera. Using benzine or thinner may cause deformation or peeling off of the paint of the camera body. f Wipe with a soft and clean cloth.
Page 175 Specification Chapter 13 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.
Page 176: Chapter 13 Specification Specifications
Chapter 13 Specification — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 266 mm (10-1/2 inches) Optical Center 184 mm (7-1/4 inches) 243.5 mm (9-19/32 inches) 247 mm (9-3/4 inches) 94 mm (3-23/32 inches) 111 mm (4-3/8 inches) 60 mm (2-3/8 inches) 111 mm (4-3/8 inches) 285 mm (11-1/4 inches) 95 mm (3-3/4 inches) 67 mm (2-21/32 inches)
Page 177: Specifications
Chapter 13 Specification — Specifications Specifications General Power DC e 12 V (11.0 V – 17.0 V) 47 W (body only) Power consumption 77 W (with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity...
Page 178: Digital Audio
Chapter 13 Specification — Specifications Recording and playback time ([MAIN CODEC]) When using expressP2 memory card 256 GB, when [FREQUENCY]=[23.98p] f AVC-Intra 4K 422, 23.98 fps Approx. 90 minutes f AVC-Intra 4K 422, [VFR]: [ON], 30 fps Approx. 73 minutes f AVC-Intra 4K-LT, [VFR]: [ON], 60 fps Approx.
Page 179 Chapter 13 Specification — Specifications <USB HOST> terminal USB 2.0 host, type A connector, 4-pin <CONTROL PANEL> terminal 20-pin, control panel contact terminals EF mounting contact 8-pin Control panel (LCD) 3.5-type QHD color monitor (approx. 1.56 million dots) – 179 –...
Page 180: Index
Index Index Assembling Lens Grip module Adjustment Shoulder mount module Mounting (EF lens) Viewfinder Mounting (PL lens) Audio input Audio devices Menu Recording level adjustment Setting menu Signal selection Stereo microphone [AUDIO SETTINGS] Network Network wireless LAN Settings Battery Wired LAN Mounting Setting Built-in battery...
Page 181 Index User bits USER button Viewfinder Adjustment Lamp display Status display Warning system Zebra patterns – 181 –...

Panasonic VARICAM LT Operating Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Before Using the Camera

Accessories/Options

Use of the Camera on a System

Chapter 2 Description of Parts

Camera

Electronic HD Color View Finder

Shoulder Mount Module

Grip Module

PL Lens Mount Module

Chapter 3 Preparation

Mounting the Module

Attaching and Removing Accessories

Power Supply

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Connecting to the <DC OUT> Terminal

Charging the Built-In Battery

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Inspections before Shooting

Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading

Dual-Recording

Selecting the Resolution, Codec, and Video Format for Recording

Color Setting

Image Quality Adjustment

Memory Card

Special Recording Functions

Chapter 5 Operation

Control Panel Operation

HOME Screen

PLAY Screen

TC Screen

INFO Screen

VIEW Screen

MENU Screen

Operation of the Camera Buttons

Chapter 6 Audio Recording

Preparing for Audio Input

Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels

Chapter 7 Viewfinder

Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder

Viewfinder Status Display

Convenient Shooting Functions

Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display

Output

Screen Status Display

Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions

Getting Position Information Using the GPS

Assigning Functions to the USER Buttons

Handling Setting Data

Setting the Time Data

User Bits Settings

Connection through the <USB DEVICE> Terminal

Chapter 10 Menu Operations

Setting Menu Structure

Setting Menu Display

Menu List

Initial Value of the Scene File

Menu Operations

Target Items for Saving and Initialization

Chapter 11 Network Connection

Preparing for Connection

Network Settings

Connecting the Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)

Using the FTP Client Function

Chapter 12 Maintenance

Warning System

Updating the Camera Firmware

Cleaning and Storing

Chapter 13 Specification Specifications

Specifications

Index

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