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Operating Guide Version 3 W1014HM3045 -YI VQT5K86A-3(E)
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f SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. and Windows ® ® owners. How to read this document r Illustrations r Conventions used in this manual r Reference pages r Terminology – 2 –...
Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera Before using the camera r When using this product during rain or snow or when at the beach, be careful that water does not get inside the camera recorder. r Keep the camera recorder away from devices (TVs, TV games, etc.) that produce magnetism. r Do not use the camera recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage devices.
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Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera r Note the following points. r Software information about this product 1 This product includes software licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and 2 This product includes software licensed under MIT-License. 3 This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
Chapter 1 Overview — Use of the camera on a system Use of the camera on a system Basic system devices Product name Model No. Expansion system devices Product name Model No. Remark LCD monitor — — Wireless module Accessories Product name Model No.
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera module Camera module Left side 1 USER buttons (<1>/<2>/<3>) 2 <REC> button 3 <SHUTTER> switch 4 <EI> switch 5 Accessory mounting holes 6 Handle 7 <LOCK> switch 8 <WB> switch 9 Fan inlet Right side 1 Accessory mounting holes 2 Fan outlet...
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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera module 3 Recording module release lever 4 Accessory mounting holes 5 USER button (<4>) 6 Focus hook 7 <VF> terminal 8 <VF SDI> terminal 9 <DC OUT> terminal 10 <MIC IN> terminal 11 <LENS> terminal Front 1 Accessory mounting holes 2 Lens cable /microphone cable clamp...
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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera module Rear 1 Lock plate 2 Recording module connection terminal 2 Mounting hole for control panel mounting part 3 Microphone holder mounting position 4 GPS module position 5 Accessory mounting holes Bottom 1 Shoulder mount module/tripod mounting holes –...
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Recording module Rear 1 Battery holder 2 Battery release lever 3 Battery contact terminals 4 Speaker 5 <AUDIO IN 1>/<AUDIO IN 2> terminal 6 <LINE>/<MIC> switch <LINE>: <MIC>: 7 <PHONES> terminal 8 <DC OUT/RS> terminal 9 <DC IN>...
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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Recording module Bottom 1 Shoulder mount module/tripod mounting holes – 17 –...
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Left side 1 <EVF USER 1>/<EVF USER 2> buttons menu. 2 <CAM MENU> button 3 <EVF MENU> button 4 Jog dial 5 Zoom ring 6 Visibility adjustment ring 7 Eye cup Front 1 Tally LED 2 Connection terminal Rear 1 Eye sensor 2 Lock lever –...
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4 Stopper 1 Lock lever (left/right position) 2 Lock lever (front/back position) – 19 –...
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shoulder mount module Shoulder mount module Left side 1 Support rod lock knob 2 Accessory attachment (rosette) 3 Stopper Right side 1 Support rod lock knob 2 Accessory attachment (rosette) 3 Slide rail lock knob Front 1 Support rod mounting holes 1 Slide rail...
Chapter 3 Preparation — Assembling modules Assembling modules Assembling the camera module and recording module Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Align the upper lock angle in front of the recording module with the upper lock plate at the rear of the camera module. (Fig. 1) Firmly push in the recording module and connect the connection terminals of the camera module and recording module.
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Chapter 3 Preparation — Assembling modules Lock Release Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Attach the slider unit to the viewfinder mounting holes on top of the camera module using the two supplied screws. (Fig. 1) Slide the viewfinder plate from above into the slider unit. (Fig. 2) Push down the lock lever backwards to lock.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Assembling modules 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. Remove the slide rail from the shoulder mount module while pressing the stopper. (Fig. 1) Orient the stopper opening of the slide rail toward the front of the camera, and securely mount to the bottom of the camera with the supplied two screws on the screw holes indicated in the figure.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and removing accessories Attaching and removing accessories a: Eye cup Attaching a tripod Tripod adaptor Pan head Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. (Fig. 1) Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor. (Fig. 2) NOTE Removing the camera from the tripod adaptor Red lever...
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply Using batteries r Anton/Bauer batteries r IDX batteries NOTE Mounting and setting battery Using Anton/Bauer batteries Release lever Anton/Bauer batteries Mount the Anton/Bauer battery. Insert the battery terminal and slide in the direction of the arrow. NOTE Using V-mount type batteries Release lever...
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply NOTE Using external DC power supply External DC power supply <DC IN> terminal DC cable Connect the external DC power supply to the <DC IN> terminal of the camera. Turn on the power switch of the external DC power supply (if the external DC power supply has a power switch). Turn the <POWER>...
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Lens lever Mark Mount cap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cable clamp <LENS> terminal Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens to mount the lens.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens For a normal lens Approximately 3 m Mount the lens on the camera. Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris. Place the lens flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an appropriate image output level.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Set the screen. Adjust the white balance/black balance. Adjust white shading. NOTE Chromatic aberration compensation function (CAC) – 31 –...
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Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens What is lens chromatic aberration? is registration error. Chromatic aberration compensation function NOTE Operation of chromatic aberration compensation function Mount the lens on the camera, and connect the lens connector to the camera. Set [MENU] [CAMERA SETTINGS] [EXT.FUNC]...
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 (Connection example) Cable connector HR10A-7R-4SC (73) Hirose Electric Co. Resistance Recording start/stop <DC OUT/RS> terminal 1 GND 2 TALLY OUT 3 Recording start/stop switch...
Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock Press the <MENU> button. Select [MENU] [SYSTEM SETTINGS] [CLOCK] Select [MENU] [SYSTEM SETTINGS] [CLOCK] NOTE r Time zone table Time difference Region Time difference Region Islamabad...
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Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Dual-recording Dual-recording Sub slot Main slot r Main recorder Card slot r Sub recorder Card slot **-**...
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 r When [MAIN PIXEL] is set to 1920 1080 [MAIN CODEC] [FREQUENCY] [HIGH SPEED] [SUB CODEC] [PROXY] Variable range...
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — P2 card P2 card Inserting a P2 card Main slot 1 Eject button Sub slot card access LED Sub slot 3 Sub slot 4 Card slot cover Main slot card access LED Main slot 2 Main slot lock switch Fig.
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — P2 card Removing a P2 card Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the card slot cover. Remove the card. NOTE Preventing accidental erasure side). Write-protect switch Write-protect switch NOTE Card access LEDs and P2 card status Card access LED P2 card status Illuminated in green...
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — P2 card Card access LED P2 card status Card full Illegal format P2 card recording time r P2 cards supported on the camera NOTE r Main recorder Main recording format Recording time when using a 256 GB expressP2 Setting conditions ([MAIN CODEC]) memory card...
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — P2 card inserted. Setting CPS password Loading CPS password from SD memory card Download and install the latest P2 Viewer Plus into a computer. With P2 Viewer Plus, generate a CPS password and write it to the SD memory card. Load the CPS password file.
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — P2 card Drive:\ CONTENTS AVCLIP AUDIO CLIP ICON PROXY VIDEO VOICE LASTCLIP.TXT* All these folders are required. If even part of this information is modified or deleted, the data may no longer be recognized as P2 data, or the card may no longer be able to be used with P2 devices.
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Special recording functions Special recording functions Hot swap recording NOTE Shot mark recording function Adding shot marks From [MENU] [SYSTEM SETTINGS] [USER SWITCHS], set [SHOT MARK] for any setting from [USER1] to [USER4]. During recording or while a clip is selected in the PLAY screen, press the button to which the shot mark is assigned.
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Special recording functions Interval recording Recording (1 frame) Recording (1 frame) Recording (1 frame) (Time) Time set in [INTERVAL TIME] Time set in [INTERVAL TIME] Set [MENU] [REC SETTINGS] [REC FUNCTION] [REC MODE] to [INTERVAL]. Set the following related items from [MENU] [REC SETTINGS] [REC FUNCTION].
Chapter 5 Control Panel — Control panel operation f Standard level bar 6 Warning/error displays 7 Time code display 8 [USER CLIP NAME]/[TYPE3] display 9 Lock display/network status display Using the control panel extension unit Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Press the <RELEASE>...
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Chapter 5 Control Panel — Control panel operation Securing the control panel using the control panel mounting part Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Mount the control panel mounting part. (Fig. 1) Mount the control panel onto the control panel mounting part. (Fig. 2) Secure the control panel using screws.
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Using front microphone Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Remove the screws at the microphone holder mounting position and attach the microphone holder AJ-MH800G (optional). (Fig. 1) Attach the microphone and tighten the clamping screw (a).
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices a: <AUDIO IN 1> terminal b: <AUDIO IN 2> terminal c: <LINE>/<MIC> switch Connect the audio device to the <AUDIO IN 1> or <AUDIO IN 2> terminal of the recording module using the XLR cable. According to the channel to which the XLR cable is connected, select [REAR] in control panel audio input.
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels From [SYSTEM] [AUDIO], set [AUDIO IN]. Select [MANUAL] in [FRONT1 LEVEL] or [FRONT2 LEVEL]. From [SYSTEM] [AUDIO], select [AUDIO VR]. Make adjustments using [FRONT1 ]/[FRONT1 ] or [FRONT2 ]/[FRONT2 ] while viewing the audio channel level meter display. r Recording standard level NOTE Audio monitor (headphones)
Adjustment method a: Lock lever (left/right position) b: Lock lever (front/back position) c: Visibility adjustment ring d: Zoom ring r Left/right position adjustment Loosen the lock lever (left/right positions). Slide the viewfinder from side to side. Lock the lock lever (left/right position). r Front/back position adjustment Loosen the lock lever (front/rear positions).
Lamp display 1 Green tally lamp 2 Red tally/recording lamp 3 Warning lamp 4 Battery lamp Press the <EVF MENU> button. Turn the jog dial button to select the items you want to adjust. Press the jog dial button. Turn the jog dial button to make adjustments. Press the jog dial button.
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[EVF MENU] operation Press and hold the <EVF MENU> button for at least two seconds. [EVF MENU] list r [DISPLAY SETUP] Item Description of settings [ 32]…[31] [ 32]…[31] [ 32]…[31] [0]…[9] [ 32]…[31] [ 32]…[31] [ 32]…[31] r [SW MODE] Item Description of settings [ON]/[OFF]...
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False color mode Display patterns r When [MAIN COLOR] is [V-Log] Color Level Description (Blue) r When [MAIN COLOR] is not [V-Log] Color Level Description (Blue)
Convenient shooting functions Zebra patterns display Item Description of settings terminal. [ON], [OFF] [ON], [SPOT], [OFF] [0%]…[109%] [0%]…[109%] [ZEBRA2] Image level [ON] [OFF] [SPOT] [109%] [ZEBRA2 DETECT] [ZEBRA1 DETECT] [0%] Displaying the center marker Displaying the safety zone marker Displaying frame marker Focus assist function Expanded display...
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NOTE Advanced assist function Peaking display (focus in red) NOTE Focus square display When focused on the doll When focused on the panel NOTE Focus bar display Not in focus The bar extends to the right when the viewfinder is in-focus.
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — <MON OUT1> output <MON OUT1> output Output format list [SYSTEM MODE] [MON OUT1] Output Format [FREQUENCY] [PIXEL] [MAIN CODEC] [MON OUT FORMAT] Signal Format – 73 –...
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Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — <MON OUT2> output <MON OUT2> output Output format list [SYSTEM MODE] [MON OUT2] Output Format [FREQUENCY] [PIXEL] [MAIN CODEC] [MON OUT2 [1080p to 1080i] Signal Format SIGNAL SEL] — — — — — —...
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Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — <MON OUT2> output [SYSTEM MODE] [MON OUT2] Output Format [FREQUENCY] [PIXEL] [MAIN CODEC] [MON OUT2 [1080p to 1080i] Signal Format SIGNAL SEL] —...
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Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — <VF SDI> output <VF SDI> output Output format list [SYSTEM MODE] [VF SDI DISPLAY] Output Format [FREQUENCY] [VF SDI 1080p to 1080i] Signal Format...
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display Screen status display Status display (STATUS) in the <MON OUT1>, <MON OUT2>, and <VF SDI> outputs. 1 System pixel 2 System frequency 3 Main recorder recording status 4 Main codec 5 Sub recorder recording status 6 Sub codec 7 Card remaining free space...
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display Control panel status display (VIEW screen) 1 Card remaining free space 2 System pixel 3 System frequency 4 Battery charge level 5 Main recorder recording status 6 Main codec 7 Sub recorder recording status 8 Sub codec 9 Proxy 10 Time code...
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Getting position information using the GPS Getting position information using the GPS NOTE large margin of errors. - Indoors - In forests - Inside tunnels...
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Handling setting data Handling setting data File types .ins .abr Handling SD memory cards Inserting SD memory cards Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the slot cover. (Fig. 1) Insert the SD memory card into the SD memory card slot with the label side of the card upward, and close the slot cover. (Fig. 2) NOTE –...
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Handling setting data Removing SD memory cards Note the following points when using or storing memory cards. Performing operations on SD memory cards Formatting SD memory cards From [MENU] [SYSTEM SETTINGS] [CARDS/MEDIA] [FORMAT CARD], select [SD CARD], and press the jog dial button. Select [YES] on the confirmation screen, and press the jog dial button.
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Setting the time data r Time code f [FREE RUN]: f [REC RUN]: NOTE r User bits r Duration (clip length) counter r Date/time (real time) Item [USER] [TIME] [DATE] [EXT INPUT] [TCG] [FRAME RATE]...
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Retention of user bits in memory Frame rate information Verification information on the right-hand six digits Media management information Updated frame flags and valid frame flags Fixed values REC mark Sequence No.
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Reference video signal <GENLOCK IN> terminal Reference time code <TC IN/OUT> terminal External lock operation procedure Press the <TC> button to display the TC screen. From the time code display, select [Free Run] in [Free/Rec]. From [MENU] [REC SETTINGS] [TC]...
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Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Connection example for supplying to external device r When locking external devices to the camera <SDI OUT1>/<SDI OUT2>/<SDI OUT3>/<SDI OUT4> terminal VIDEO IN terminal SDI IN terminal HD SDI IN terminal VTR, etc.
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 Fig. 1 Connect the USB cable to the <USB DEVICE> terminal (device). (Fig. 1) Set the [MENU] Exit the USB device mode.
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Setting menu display Setting menu basic operations a: <MENU> button b: <EXIT> button c: Jog dial button Press the <MENU> button when not recording. Turn the jog dial button to place the cursor on the desired menu item. Press the jog dial button.
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Preparing for connection Preparing for connection For wireless LAN Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Push the lever down, and open the cover. (Fig. 1, Fig. 2) Connect the wireless module to the <USB HOST> terminal. (Fig. 3) Close the cover.
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Network settings Network settings Wireless LAN settings Set each item in [MENU] [PERIPHERAL] [WIRELESS PROPERTY] as necessary. [MAC ADDRESS]: [SSID]: [CHANNEL]: [ENCRYPT KEY]: [IP ADDRESS]: [SUBNET MASK]: [DHCP SERVER]: [ENABLE]: [DISABLE]: From [MENU] [PERIPHERAL] [NETWORK SEL], select [WLAN]. Select SSID from the list of the access points for mobile devices or computers and enter the password (encryption key).
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Network settings NOTE Checking network setting Check in the MENU screen Fig. 1 Select [STATUS DISPLAY] in [MENU] [PERIPHERAL] [NETWORK TOOLS]. Check in the INFO screen Fig. 1 Press the <INFO> button to display the INFO screen. Select [PERIPHERAL].
Chapter 11 Network Connection — Connecting the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Connecting the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) LAN cable (optional) AK-HRP200G Setting for connection with the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Set each item in [MENU] [PERIPHERAL] [LAN PROPERTY] in the camera. [IP ADDRESS]: [DHCP]: Set each item in [MENU]...
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Chapter 11 Network Connection — Connecting the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) r When the [MENU] [CAMERA SETTINGS] [Enhanced] [Enhanced SW] is set to [OFF] About adjusted value display area (4 digits) NOTE – 128 –...
Chapter 12 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Inspections before shooting Confirm that the assembled modules and the handles are fixed securely. Mount the lens and adequately charged battery. Insert an expressP2 memory card or P2 memory card into the main slot, and close the slot cover. Set the <POWER>...
Chapter 12 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Warning system Cases indicated by error codes Error code Display Description Behavior and cause Cases indicated by error messages During recording/playback Display Description Behavior and cause to use it again. assured is inserted. –...
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Chapter 12 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause be divided. normal. During thumbnail and menu operation Display Description Behavior and cause formatting. reasons. – 133 –...
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Chapter 12 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause During soft keyboard operation Display Description Behavior and cause...
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Fig. 1 Download the firmware from the website. Save the downloaded firmware to an SD memory card. Insert the SD memory card containing the firmware into the SD memory card slot of the recording module. Turn the power on. Press the <INFO> button to display the INFO screen. (Fig. 1) Select [VERSION].
Chapter 12 Maintenance and Inspection — Cleaning and storing Cleaning and storing Cleaning the camera recorder Cautions when storing the camera recorder r Camera body r Battery r expressP2 memory card, P2 memory card r microP2 memory card, SD memory card...
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Dimensions 347 mm (13-11/16 inches) Optical Center 127.2 mm (5-1/32 inches) 179 mm (7-1/16 inches) 287.7 mm (11-11/32 inches) 94 mm (3-23/32 inches) 111 mm (4-3/8 inches) 60 mm (2-3/8 inches) 110 mm (4-11/32 inches) 254 mm (10 inches) General Dimensions (W –...
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Camera unit Lens mount Memory card recorder Digital video Digital audio – 139 –...
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Proxy Video input/output Audio input/output Other input/output...
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Index Index Mounting Setting menu Inserting Settings Status Inserting...