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Panasonic P2HD AG-HPX610P Operating Instructions Manual

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W0914HM0 -YI
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
AG-HPX610P
Model No.
AG-HPX610EJ
Model No.
ENGLISH
VQT5L25A(E)

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-HPX610P Model No. AG-HPX610EJ Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH W0914HM0 -YI VQT5L25A(E)

  • Page 2: Read This First! (For Ag-Hpx610P/Ag-Hpx610Ej)

    Read this first! (For AG-HPX610P/AG-HPX610EJ) Read this first! (For AG-HPX610P/AG-HPX610EJ) indicates safety information. WARNING: CAUTION: • To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in equipment to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Read This First! (For Ag-Hpx610P)

    Model Number: AG-HPX610P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Read This First! (For Ag-Hpx610Ej)

    No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre...
  • Page 5 Read this first! (For AG-HPX610EJ) Декларація про Відповідність Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України) Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному...
  • Page 6 f The SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. f HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/ or other countries. f MMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. f Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Read this first! (For AG-HPX610P/AG-HPX610EJ) Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input signals Read this first! (For AG-HPX610P) Adjusting the recording levels Read this first! (For AG-HPX610EJ) Selecting <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function Chapter 1 Overview Setting the time data Recording and output of time codes and user bits Before using the camera...
  • Page 8 Contents Setting menu basic operations Menu direct close function Changing setting values quickly (only for [MASTER PED] and [H PHASE]) Initializing the setting menu items Setting menu structure Menu list [SCENE FILE] screen [SYSTEM SETUP] screen [SW MODE] screen [RECORDING SETUP] screen [AUDIO SETUP] screen [IN/OUT SEL] screen [DISPLAY SETUP] screen...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter, and check its features and accessories. Function extensions as extra-cost options are also explained.

  • Page 10: Before Using The Camera

    7 This product includes software licensed under MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE. For details (which are 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 11: Main Features

    Chapter 1 Overview — Main features Main features The P2 memory card camera-recorder AG-HPX610P/AG-HPX610EJ incorporates the MOS sensor newly developed for the camera unit to ensure that high-sensitivity F12 (59.94 Hz), high-resolution, and high-quality video can be obtained. The camera also uses a 2/3-inch lens mount to accommodate many existing interchangeable lenses and features a compact body to provide amazing action for a body weight of approximately 2.8 k].

  • Page 12: Features Of The Camera Unit

    Chapter 1 Overview — Features of the camera unit Features of the camera unit r Progressive 2/3-inch MOS sensor It incorporates a newly developed 2/3-inch MOS sensor to ensure high-sensitivity and high-resolution video. r 14-bit digital circuit The camera has in-built high performance DSP (digital signal processor) for processing 14-bit signal input and 20-bit internal computations. This circuit sets gamma and other corrections for each R/G/B color of 1080/60P video, and batch processes up to conversion (P/I conversion, line conversion, down conversion) to various HD/SD formats.

  • Page 13: Features Of Recorder/Play Unit

    The unit can retain a certain amount of previously recorded material at all times by successively loop recording data into a specified recording area. The P2 card driver must be installed. For details on the operating environment required for the P2 card driver, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Set the [SLOT SEL] function to the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>).
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Overview — Features of recorder/play unit r SD memory card slot The camera is provided with the SD memory card slot. Scene files and user setting files can be saved and loaded. Metadata upload files (created on P2 Viewer Plus) containing the name of the camera person or reporter, shooting location, text memos or other information can be read to the SD memory card or read as clip metadata.

  • Page 15: How To Use The Camera

    For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> and <MON OUT> terminals, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB. Prepare the HDMI cable (optional) with double or more shielded. For the HDMI cable, use of the Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended.

  • Page 16: System Configuration

    Chapter 1 Overview — System configuration System configuration – 16 –...
  • Page 17 For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Refer to the operating guide of “AJ-RC10G for AG-HPX600/610 series (AG-HPX600P/HPX610P/HPX600EJ/HPX610EJ/HPX600EN)” at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.html...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Shoulder strap (page 97) Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 20) NOTE t After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly. – 18 –...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the [HOME] screen of SmartUI are also described.

  • Page 20: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section Power supply and accessory mounting section 11 12 13 Viewfinder left/right positioning ring 1 <POWER> switch (page 35) Used to turn on/off the power. To adjust the left/right position of the viewfinder, loosen this ring, and slide the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust it to an easy-to- 2 Battery release lever (page 88) view position.

  • Page 21: Audio (Input) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (input) function section Audio (input) function section 1 <MIC IN> (microphone input) terminal (page 96) f Connect the microphone (optional). f Can also be used for connecting the phantom microphone. When using the phantom microphone, set the [F.MIC POWER] item on the setting menu [AUDIO SETUP] screen to [ON].

  • Page 22: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (output) function section Audio (output) function section 1 <MONITOR> (volume adjustment) dial Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker and earphone. 2 Speaker During recording, EE audio can be monitored, and during playback, playback audio can be monitored.

  • Page 23: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section 5 6 7 8 r Shooting and recording (Camera unit) f Push it towards the <CHK> side to display all information such as the setting status of the shooting functions and functions assigned 1 <ND FILTER>...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section - The subject is a high-contrast scene. Pressing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards <AWB> <A>/<B> automatically adjusts the white balance and saves the 8 <WHITE BAL> (white balance memory selector) switch adjusted value to memory A or B.
  • Page 25 (The camera will not work properly if only the miniSD/ microSD adaptor is installed. Make sure that the card has been inserted into the adaptor before use.) - Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards on the camera before use.

  • Page 26: Menu Operation Section And Thumbnail Operation Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 1 Jog dial button (page 116) f <SHIFT> button + <EXIT>/<CANCEL> button f With the setting menu open, navigate through setting menu pages, This works as the cancelation function.

  • Page 27: Time Code Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Time code section Time code section HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT NDF SLABE P -REC AUDIO MEDIA SETUP BATT HOME /REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE THUMBNAIL KEY LOCK SHIFT MULTI SEL EXIT MENU CANCEL BOTTOM 1 <GENLOCK IN>...

  • Page 28: Warning And Status Display Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Warning and status display section Warning and status display section 1 Back tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to on, the lamp acts in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewfinder. 2 Rear tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to on, the lamp acts in the same way as the back tally lamp.

  • Page 29: Smartui Display ([Home] Screen)

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) NDF SLAVE P -REC MEDIA BATT Indicated when the time code is in the non-drop 1 Media remaining space indicator bar [NDF] frame mode. Indicates the remaining free space in the P2 card using a 7-segment display.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback Chapter 3 This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording and playback. It also describes special photographic methods such as pre-recording and interval recording.

  • Page 31: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The value of the time [CLOCK SETTING] is recorded to content (clips) and affects the thumbnail playback order. Before recording, be sure to check and set [CLOCK SETTING] and [TIME ZONE].

  • Page 32: P2 Card

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card P2 card Inserting a P2 card NOTE Press the eject button that pops up to the right. When a P2 card is inserted, the P2 card access LED for the t When using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card.

  • Page 33: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of P2 card. (page 160) t For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ r P2 card recording times...

  • Page 34: How To Handle Data Recorded On P2 Cards

    P2 Viewer Plus, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a computer, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 35: Basic Procedures

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Basic procedures Basic procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before you actually start shooting, pre-inspect your system to see ensure that it works properly. (page 154) Power supply setup to P2 card insertion Insert a charged battery pack.

  • Page 36: Standard Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Basic procedures a: <ND FILTER> dial r To adjust the white balance on the spot: b: <REC> button f Select a filter matched to the lighting conditions, set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <A> or <B>, shoot a white test subject, and adjust c: Shutter switch the white balance by the following steps.

  • Page 37: Standard Recording And Native Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Standard recording and native recording Standard recording and native recording You can select between two recording methods: Native recording method that is performed with the shooting frame rate of the camera unchanged, and the standard recording method where the frame rate is pulled down to 59.94 frames. Standard recording (Pull-down recording) Images at 24P are pulled down at a ratio of 2:3, and images at 30P are pulled down at a ratio of 2:2 and recorded at 59.94i or 59.94P.

  • Page 38: Variable Frame Rate (Vfr) Recording Function (Extra-Cost Option)

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function (extra-cost option) Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function (extra-cost option) The variable frame rate (VFR) function can be used by installing the production pack (extra-cost option) on the camera. Time-lapse (undercrank) and high-speed (overcrank) shooting can be performed in the 1080P and 720P modes.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function (extra-cost option) r Standard settings for film production Setting Recording frame rate [SYSTEM MODE] Other item settings [AVC-I100/24PN] [REC FORMAT] [AVC-I50/24PN] [720-59.94P] [DVCPROHD/24PN] [VFR] [OFF] [AVC-I100/24PN] 24 frames [REC FORMAT] [AVC-I50/24PN] [1080-59.94i]...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function (extra-cost option) Overcrank shooting This is a slow motion effect that can be applied to scenes such as car chases, action, climaxes, etc. For example, when recording in recording format 24P for specifying the playback frame, a 2.5x speed slow motion effect can be obtained by setting the recording frame rate to 60 fps.

  • Page 41: Special Recording Functions

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions Special recording functions When recording to P2 cards, the special recording functions of pre-recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, loop recording, and one-clip recording can be performed by setting on the setting menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. Pre-recording and one-clip recording can be performed in all recording modes, excluding when [VFR] is set to [ON].

  • Page 42: One-Shot Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions f To stop recording, press the <HOME> button to display the [HOME] - Paused: I-PAUSE illuminated screen of SmartUI, and press the <STOP> button. Note, however, that when the setting in step is less than two seconds, recording in progress I-REC flashes according to the Recording cannot be stopped on screens other than [HOME],...

  • Page 43: One-Clip Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions One-clip recording This function allows multiple recordings into a combined clip and does not isolate single recording (from recording start to stop). To use this function, set the [ONE CLIP REC] item on the [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [ON] by menu operations. When the one-clip recording mode is selected, [1-CLIP] is displayed at the top of the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 44: Proxy Recording Function (Extra-Cost Option)

    (As of September, 2014) For the latest information on software whose operation has been verified, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Proxy recording function (extra-cost option) By installing the video encoder board (extra-cost option), video recordings in MPEG4 or H.264 format and real-time data such as time code data can be recorded to the P2 card and SD memory card simultaneously in addition to the video and audio of the materials recorded on the camera.

  • Page 45: Text Memo Recording Function

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions t During playback, setting or canceling the shot mark is not t When video data obtained by a single shooting session by hot available, but while pausing the playback, setting or canceling the swap recording comprises multiple clips, the shot mark can be shot mark is available.

  • Page 46: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Normal and variable speed playback Normal and variable speed playback r Normal speed playback Color playback images can be viewed on the viewfinder screen by pressing the <PLAY/PAUSE> button. Likewise, color playback images can be viewed on a color video monitor connected to the <MON OUT>, <SDI OUT/IN (OP)>, or <HDMI>...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    Adjustments and Settings for Chapter 4 Recording This chapter describes how to set convenient functions such as adjusting white and black balance, adjusting shooting functions such as flash band compensation (FBC) function, assigning functions to the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>), and setting the time data.

  • Page 48: Multi Formats

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals The camera records images in the format of HD (1080i, 720P) signals combining the AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codecs, and SD (480i/576i) signals combining the DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV codecs respectively. Various shooting frames and recording frames (native recording) can be selected according to your specific requirements.

  • Page 49: Selecting Video Output

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Selecting video output The video output method can be selected. Video output can be selected, for example, in the following setting menus. Setting menu item Description of settings [MON] Select the signal method used to output to the <MON OUT> and <HDMI> terminals. ([SET02:MON/HDMI FORMAT] screen of SmartUI) Select the setup level of the signal (composite) to output to the <MON OUT>...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Setting ([SYSTEM MODE] = [1080-59.94i]) <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal Recording format [CAMERA [FRAME [REC FORMAT] [VFR] Video format Audio MODE] RATE] [AVC-I100/60i] 1080/60i [AVC-I50/60i] 1080/30PN Native VFR Mute [AVC-I100/30PN] (At 30P: 30PN Native audio AVC-I 100 (At 30P: 4ch [AVC-I50/30PN]...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Setting ([SYSTEM MODE] = [720-59.94P]) <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal Recording format [CAMERA [FRAME [REC FORMAT] [VFR] Video format Audio MODE] RATE] [AVC-I100/60P] 720/60P VFR [AVC-I50/60P] 720/30PN Native VFR Mute [AVC-I100/30PN] (At 30P: 30PN Native audio AVC-I 100 (At 30P: 4ch...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats r SDI signal input recording mode (when the [REC SIGNAL] item is [SDI IN]) Setting ([SYSTEM MODE] = [1080-59.94i]) <MON OUT> terminal (<SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal) Recording format [CAMERA [FRAME [REC FORMAT] [VFR] Video format...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The White And Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at all times using the camera, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. To obtain higher quality, perform the adjustment in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) →...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance When you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <PRST>. The value can be changed to 3200 K, 5600 K, and the user-specified variable value by pressing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side and pressing the <AUTO W/B BAL>...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the black balance Black balance must be adjusted in the following instances: f When the camera is used for the first time f When the camera has not been used for a long time f When the ambient temperature has changed considerably f When the gain switchover value has been changed f When the [SYSTEM MODE] and [REC FORMAT] items on the setting menu [SYSTEM SETUP] screen has been changed...

  • Page 56: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speed Press the shutter switch positioned at OFF towards ON. r In the case of 30P recording (1/15) 1/30 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the electronic shutter Variable ranges in each mode 60P/60i mode 1/60.0 - 1/249.8 50P/50i mode 1/50.0 - 1/250.0 25P/25PN mode 1/25.0 - 1/250.0 30P/30PN mode 1/30.0 - 1/249.8 24P/24PA/24PN mode 1/24.0 - 1/249.8 When [SYNC SCAN TYPE] item on the setting menu [SCENE FILE] is [deg] 3.0d to 360.0d f The shutter speed may vary before and after [SYSTEM MODE] is switched.

  • Page 58: Flash Band Compensation (Fbc) Function

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Flash band compensation (FBC) function Flash band compensation (FBC) function The camera is equipped with a function for compensating and reducing band-like interference (called “flash band”) that occurs due to the MOS pickup device when shooting in environments where flash strobe light such as that from still cameras is present.

  • Page 59: Assigning Functions To Buttons

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Assigning functions to <USER> buttons Assigning functions to <USER> buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the <USER MAIN>, <USER1>, and <USER2> buttons. Set the functions to be assigned at the [USER MAIN], [USER1], and [USER2] items on the setting menu [SW MODE] screen. Each item is set from the setting menu [SW MODE] screen.

  • Page 60: Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in any recording format (HD, SD). When the [LVL] setting is set to [AUTO] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI, the recording level of audio channels 1/2/3/4 is automatically adjusted.

  • Page 61: Setting The Time Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Setting the time data The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date/time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata files.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data System setting state Recording TC Output TC Display TC [SYSTEM [REC [CAMERA [FRAME LTC of HD TC tc (24/30 [REC FORMAT] VITC TC OUT MODE] SIGNAL] MODE] RATE]* SDI, VITC conversion) Recording...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data System setting state Recording TC Output TC Display TC [SYSTEM [REC [CAMERA [FRAME LTC of HD TC tc (24/30 [REC FORMAT] VITC TC OUT MODE] SIGNAL] MODE] RATE]* SDI, VITC conversion) [R-RUN]/...

  • Page 64: User Bits Settings

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data System setting state Recording UB Output UB UB of <TC [SYSTEM [REC [CAMERA [FRAME LTC UB of HD [REC FORMAT] LTC UB VITC UB IN/OUT> VITC UB of HD SDI MODE] SIGNAL] MODE]...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT NDF SLABE P -REC AUDIO MEDIA 　-18 　-20 SET UP BATT HOME /REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE 1 <HOME> button Item name Description 2 <COUNTER> button The digit to be set (displayed inverted) moves to the [→] right.

  • Page 66: Setting The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data r When 1080i or 480i Time code frame digit Frame rate:24P Over 60i (2:3) Start field for updated frame Video Time code frame digit Ao Ae Bo Be Co Ce Updated frame information Video Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be...

  • Page 67: Externally Locking The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Time code at the variable frame rate (VFR) f In the 24PN mode, recording is performed at 24 frames, and output is performed at 30 frames matched to 2:3 pull-down video. f When [FRAME RATE] (shooting frame rate) is set to 24P, the advance speed of the time code for recording and output matches real time and does not match real time in modes other than 24P.

  • Page 68: Supplying Time Codes To External Devices

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data f When the time code is externally locked, the time code is - When [TC PRESET] has been performed - When the power is turned off instantaneously locked to the external time code, the same value as the value of the external time code is output to the counter display - When [TC MODE] has been switched area, and the [TC] display is inverted.

  • Page 69: Connecting And Setting The Generator Lock And Time Code Input/Output

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data r When two cameras are connected and use one as a reference camera Reference camera Slave camera <TC IN/OUT> terminal <TC IN/OUT> terminal <MON OUT> terminal <GENLOCK IN> terminal f Set whether to use the <TC IN/OUT>...

  • Page 70: Viewfinder Status Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Viewfinder status display In addition to video, the viewfinder displays messages that indicate the camera settings and operation status, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra patterns, and other information. Lamp display in the viewfinder The example is for the AJ-HVF21KG.

  • Page 71: Configuration Of Status Display On Viewfinder Screen

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Configuration of status display on viewfinder screen The status indicators are displayed on the normal screen. 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 9 9 min B 9 0 % U L L P A U S E...
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display NOTE t [TC], [tc], and [UB] become white dropout display [ ] → [ ] when locked to TC IN input. 2 Warning information display Flashes when the P2 card is not inserted or recording is disabled. Flashes where there is no space remaining on the P2 card.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display 12 Date and time display 13 Focus bar display Displays the following at the bottom left of the viewfinder. The high-frequency component of the video is converted to a numerical value and displayed.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display 21 Zoom position display Displays the zoom position with [Z00] (maximum wide-angle) - [Z99] (maximum zoom). f When connecting the lens that supports auto focus, the unit can be switched to [mm/m] at the [ZOOM/FOCUS] item on the setting menu [DISPLAY SETUP] screen.

  • Page 75: Information Display In Center

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display The card is being recognized. ] flashing No card inserted The card is write-protected. No remaining free space The card cannot be recognized. The P2 card is in an illegal format. (This can be corrected by formatting the card.) 36 Recording/playback operation status display [REC] Recording...

  • Page 76: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display [LOW BATTERY] The battery is flat. [REC WARNING] An abnormality occurred during recording. Start the recording again. If the warning display persists, contact the shop of purchase. [CARD ERR (1)], [CARD P2 card error in slot of indicated number ERR (2)], [CARD ERR (1/2)] f If the warning continues to be displayed, turn off the power.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display f When the <DISP/MODE CHK> switch is pushed towards the <OFF> side during recording standby or during recording, most of the displays are turned off. Set it back to <ON>, the normal display returns. f Items that are displayed on the viewfinder screen are set when the <DISP/MODE CHK>...

  • Page 78: Mode Check Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Illuminated by [SLOT SEL] execution Displayed at top right only during recording or in special recording mode For details, refer to the operating instructions of Upgrade Software Key (AG-SFU603G: UPLINK device control function (extra-cost option)). The [AWB C.TEMP] item on the setting menu is displayed when it is [ON].

  • Page 79: Center Marker Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Display item Display details PROXY [MEDIA] Media selection status for proxy recording [P2], [P2&SD], [OFF] [MODE] Setting status for proxy recording mode [STD 2CH MP4], [SHQ 2CH MOV], [HQ 4CH MOV], [HQ 2CH MOV], [LOW 2CH MOV] [SUPPER] Superimpose setting status for time code [UPPER], [LOWER], [OFF]...

  • Page 80: Zebra Patterns Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Zebra patterns display The camera can display two types of zebra patterns. When the ZEBRA switch of the viewfinder is set to on, the zebra pattern currently set in the menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Zebra patterns can also be displayed in the video of the <MON OUT>...

  • Page 81: Waveform Monitor Function

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display t The display is not enlarged with video output, SDI output, and HDMI output, but the status display disappears when various statuses are displayed. Focus bar display The focus bar is displayed when the [FOCUS BAR] item on the setting menu [DISPLAY SETUP] screen is set to [ON]. [FOCUS BAR] The degree of focus is indicated by the length of the bar.

  • Page 82: Handling Setting Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Handling setting data Setting data file configuration F1 to F6 scene files can be saved internally on the camera matched to scene file numbers. When an SD memory card is used, a maximum of four data of F1 to F6 can be batch-saved to files in the card for reading and use later on. Also,one set of setting menu values (including SmartUI setting values) can be saved internally on the camera as a user file, and up to four sets can be saved to an SD memory card.

  • Page 83: Performing Operations On Sd Memory Cards

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data NOTE t The SD memory card must be inserted with the correct side facing the SD card slot. If the SD memory card is hard to insert, it may be reversed or upside-down.

  • Page 84: How To Use Scene File Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Select [YES] on the confirmation screen, and press the jog Error message Remedy dial button. [SD CARD FORMAT NG NO [SD CARD FORMAT OK] is displayed, and the SD memory card is CARD] Insert an SD memory card.

  • Page 85: Saving Scene Files, Etc. To Sd Memory Cards

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data f When a file name is already set, pressing the <RESET> button f Pressing the <MENU> button ends [NAME EDIT]. When the while the file name is being set clears the characters. changed value is fixed, it is held even if the power is turned off or the dial position is changed.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Select [WRITE], press the jog dial button, and select CARD FUNCTIONS [EXECUTE], and then press the jog dial button. SCENE FILE RETURN SCENE FILE(SD CARD) USER FILE CHANGE SD CARD FORMAT >>>...

  • Page 87: Chapter 5 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 5 Before you use the camera, mount the battery and lens following the procedures in this chapter. The mounting of accessories is also described in this chapter.

  • Page 88: Power Supply

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as power supply. Using batteries Batteries with validated connection with the camera are as follows. r Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON50, HYTRON140 DIONIC90, DIONIC160, DIONIC HC r IDX batteries ENDURA7, ENDURA10, ENDURA HL9 r PAG batteries...

  • Page 89: Using External Dc Power Supply

    Turn on the external DC power supply switch (if there is an external DC power supply switch). Turn the <POWER> switch of the camera <ON>. +12 V Panasonic Parts No: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) – 89 –...
  • Page 90 Chapter 5 Preparation — Power supply 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. t When using an external DC power supply, always turn the power switch of the external DC power supply on before turning the <POWER>...

  • Page 91: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. Lower the lens lever to firmly clamp the lens. Lens lever Secure the cable through the cable clamp and connect it to the <LENS>...

  • Page 92: White Shading Compensation

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Place the flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m Aim the lens at the flange back adjustment chart and turn the from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain distance ring to bring the chart into focus.

  • Page 93: Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (Cac)

    When the lens is for macro shooting, the chromatic aberration compensation function may not operate correctly. t For addition or change in compatible lenses after release of the camera, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Confirming the chromatic aberration compensation function operation status The chromatic aberration compensation function is operating if [CAC] is displayed on the upper right of the mode check screen while the menu is not displayed.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Confirming the chromatic aberration compensation data number and information Select the [CAC PROPERTY] item on the setting menu [LENS r Chromatic aberration compensation function properties SETUP] screen, and press the jog dial button. (example) For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations”...
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens For details, refer to “Deleting the chromatic aberration t When [READ NG FORMAT ERROR] is displayed, the file is compensation file from the camera” (page 95). unusable and cannot be read. Make sure that the file can be used with the camera, or the file is correctly stored in the SD memory card.

  • Page 96: Preparing For Audio Input

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Using the front microphone Microphones such as the microphone kit AG-MC200G (optional) can be mounted. Open the microphone holder. Connect the microphone cable to the <MIC IN> terminal on the camera.

  • Page 97: Mounting Accessories

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting accessories Mounting the camera on a tripod When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the optional tripod adaptor (SHAN-TM700). Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor. Slide the camera forward along the grooves until you hear a click.

  • Page 98: Attaching The Rain Cover

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting accessories Attaching the rain cover Using the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener – 98 –...

  • Page 99: Connecting The Terminal With The External Recording Start/Stop Switch

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external recording start/stop switch Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external recording start/stop switch It is possible to retrieve 1.5 A current from the <DC OUT> terminal of the camera. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this terminal.

  • Page 100: Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations For Clips

    Thumbnail Operations for Clips Chapter 6 The images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and metadata are saved as clips. You can play back and edit clips with the camera.

  • Page 101: Thumbnail Operations

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and metadata. The following operations can be performed using the cursor and <SET>...

  • Page 102: Thumbnail Screen

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail screen Press the <THUMBNAIL> button to display the thumbnail screen on the viewfinder screen. Press the <THUMBNAIL> button again to return to the regular display. Also, when changing from the regular display to the thumbnail screen display, all clips will be displayed on the thumbnail screen. Also, press the <THUMBNAIL MENU>...

  • Page 103: Selecting Thumbnails

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 7 USB host/WLAN/LAN indicator The USB host indicator is displayed in USB host mode; the WLAN indicator is displayed in WLAN mode; the LAN indicator is displayed in LAN mode. 8 Clip number The numbers set by the camera for all the clips recognized correctly by the P2 card.

  • Page 104: Playing Back Clips

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations a: <THUMBNAIL> button d: <THUMBNAIL MENU> button b: <EXIT> button e: <SHIFT> button c: awsq cursor buttons r<SET> button Playing back clips Press the <THUMBNAIL> button. f During playback of clips, press the <%/REW> button to start 4x speed reverse playback, and the <FF/)>...

  • Page 105: Shot Mark

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Select the thumbnail to be replaced from text memos, place the pointer on it, and select [OPERATION] → [EXCH. THUMBNAIL] on the thumbnail menu. NOTE t Display clip properties by selecting the thumbnail menu → [PROPERTY] →...
  • Page 106 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations <USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2> buttons NOTE t Up to 100 text memos including voice memos can be recorded to a clip. However, voice memos cannot be recorded/played back on the camera. Playing back from the text memo position Press the <THUMBNAIL>...

  • Page 107: Deleting Clips

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Using a text memo to divide a clip and copy the necessary portion Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Playing back from the text memo f The portion between the selected text memo and the next one is position”...

  • Page 108: Copying Clips

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations NOTE t Incomplete clip indicators will remain displayed when only some clips are reconnected, unless all the constituent clips of the original clip are reconnected. Copying clips Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card or SD memory card in the desired slot. Press the <THUMBNAIL>...
  • Page 109 Using the latest update version of P2 Viewer Plus, metadata upload files can be written to SD memory cards using a computer. Download and install the latest version of P2 Viewer Plus from the following URL. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ For details on SD memory cards to be used, refer to “Cautions in using SD memory cards” (page 25).
  • Page 110 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations f A software keyboard screen is displayed, allowing you to modify the f While holding down the <SHIFT> button, press the cursor up or setting. down button (`/{) to move to the start or end of the content to change.

  • Page 111: Formatting A P2 Card

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations r Example of recording a clip on two P2 cards Start recording Recording pause Clip 1 Clip 2 [COUNT] value [COUNT] value = 0003 = 0004 1st card 2nd card When the thumbnail and property of a clip recorded like the example above is displayed using a P2 device, the thumbnail and [COUNT] value of clip 1 will be displayed.

  • Page 112: Properties

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Press the <THUMBNAIL> button. The thumbnail screen appears on the viewfinder screen. Press the <THUMBNAIL MENU> button, and select [THUMBNAIL] → [SETUP] from the thumbnail menu. The following screen is displayed. [INDICATOR] Select which indicators you want to show on thumbnails and which you want to hide.
  • Page 113 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 4 Clip information [V_FORMAT] Displays recording format of the clip. Displays detailed information about the clip. [FRAME RATE] Displays the frame rate for playback. [CLIP NAME] Displays clip names. [REC RATE] Displays the recording frame rate.
  • Page 114 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Contents of P2 card status display settings Select [PROPERTY] → [CARD STATUS] from the thumbnail menu. The following screen appears. r When [REMAIN] is selected r When [USED] is selected 1 Write-protect mark 1 Write-protect mark The [ ] mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected.

  • Page 115: Chapter 7 Menu Operations

    Menu Operations Chapter 7 This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu.

  • Page 116: Displaying The Setting Menu On The Viewfinder Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Displaying the setting menu on the viewfinder screen Displaying the setting menu on the viewfinder screen Setting menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. f When the thumbnail setting menu is displayed, press the <THUMBNAIL>...

  • Page 117: Menu Direct Close Function

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Displaying the setting menu on the viewfinder screen Menu direct close function After setting the menu, press and hold the <MENU> button to directly close the setting menu screen. Changing setting values quickly (only for [MASTER PED] and [H PHASE]) Fast up f Press and turn up the jog dial button, and keep pressing it at the position.

  • Page 118: Setting Menu Structure

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure Setting menu structure The setting menu structure list indicates restrictions as follows. (OP1) Available when the video encoder board AG-YDX600G (extra-cost option) is mounted. (OP2) Available when the HD/SD SDI input board AG-YA600G (extra-cost option) is mounted. (OP3) Available when the upgrade software key AG-SFU601G (network function (extra-cost option)) is installed.
  • Page 119 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure ,  * For [REC MODE], [REC MODE (1080)], [REC MODE (720)], or [REC MODE (SD)] is displayed when the system mode is 1080 mode, 720 mode, or SD mode, respectively. – 119 –...

  • Page 120: Menu List

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [SCENE FILE] screen Item Description of settings Remark LOAD/SAVE/INIT Loads, saves, or initializes the setting value of the scene file assigned to the f This setting change does not affect the scene files current scene file number (one number among F1 to F6).
  • Page 121 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark MASTER PED Adjusts the master pedestal (black level of the image) as the basis for images. f Press and turn up or down the jog dial button, [−100] ... [+12] ... [+100] and keep pressing it at the position to change the value faster.

  • Page 122: [System Setup] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [SYSTEM SETUP] screen Item Description of settings Remark SYSTEM MODE Sets the signal format of the camera. f This setting is not available in USB device mode. [1080-59.94i], [1080-23.98PsF] (OP4), [1080-50i], [720-59.94P], [720-50P], f This setting is not available when clip connection [480-59.94i], [576-50i] is underway with one-clip recording.

  • Page 123: [Sw Mode] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark CAMERA MODE Sets the camera shooting mode when set to [1080-59.94i], [480-59.94i], f Displayed only when the [SYSTEM MODE] item [1080-50i], and [576-50i]. is set to [1080-59.94i], [1080-50i], [480-59.94i], or [576-50i].

  • Page 124: [Recording Setup] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark USER MAIN Sets the function assigned to the <USER MAIN> button. (page 59) f [SPOT LIGHT] and [BACK LIGHT] functions [SPOT LIGHT], [BACK LIGHT], [ATW], [ATW LOCK], [GAIN:18dB], do not work when the remote control unit [D.ZOOMX2], [D.ZOOMX4], [FBC], [Y GET], [WFM], [F.JOG CT], [PRE REC], (AJ-RC10G) or the extension control unit...

  • Page 125: [Audio Setup] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark PREREC MODE Sets the pre-recording mode. (page 41) f This setting is not available in the following cases: [ON], [OFF] - The [REC SIGNAL] item is [SDI IN]. - The [VFR] item is set to [ON].
  • Page 126 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark MIC LOWCUT CH4* Sets microphone low cut filter for CH4. The setting contents are the same as [MIC LOWCUT CH1]. [OFF] LIMITER CH1 Sets CH1 limiter. f When audio channel 1 is set to [AUTO] at the [ON], [OFF] [LVL] item on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI, limiter does not work regardless of the...

  • Page 127: [In/Out Sel] Screen

    The recording control is not output while interval recording and loop recording. f For supported external devices (such as recorders), visit the following website: http://panasonic.biz/sav/autorec_e/ The recording control status is displayed on the viewfinder screen of the camera. (page 72) AUTO REC (OP2)

  • Page 128: [Battery Setup] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark EVF COLOR Selects whether to display viewfinder images in color or in black and white. f This setting is not available when the [EVF TYPE] item is set to [B/W]. [ON] Displays in color.
  • Page 129 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark BATTERY SELECT Sets the battery type. f When using a battery whose charge level is [HYTRON50], [HYTRON140], [DIONIC HC], [DIONIC90], [DIONIC160], detected using a percentage, near end and [ENDURA7], [ENDURA10], [PAG L96e], [TYPE A], [TYPE B], [BAT STAT] end operation is conducted according to the percentage of the charge level if [BAT STAT] is...

  • Page 130: [Card Functions] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [CARD FUNCTIONS] screen f Operations on setting data files may result in error during playback or when the [PC MODE] item on the setting menu [PC/USB/LAN] screen is set to [ON]. Set the [PC MODE] item to [OFF] before performing operations. Item Description of settings Remark...

  • Page 131: [Proxy Setting] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [PROXY SETTING] screen Available when the video encoder board (extra-cost option) is mounted. Items are grayed out and cannot be selected when the board is not mounted. Item Description of settings Remark REC MEDIA (OP1) Selects media for recording proxy data.

  • Page 132: [Other Functions] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark NETWORK SEL Sets the connection method when making network connection between external f If [PC MODE] is set to [ON] when OP3 is installed, (OP3) devices (such as a computer) and the camera. the selected item is displayed in blue and cannot be set.

  • Page 133: [Diagnostic] Screen

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [DIAGNOSTIC] screen Item Description of settings Remark VERSION Displays the version of all firmware in the camera. The version of each firmware can be checked by opening a sub-screen. (Sub-screen) [CAM SOFT] Camera microcomputer software [SYSCON System control microcomputer software SOFT]...

  • Page 134: Chapter 8 Using Smartui

    Using SmartUI Chapter 8 A new interface consisting of an LCD display and multiple switches. It enables scene file setting, audio input/output setting, time code setting and so on.

  • Page 135: Setting Menu Basic Operations

    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Setting menu basic operations Setting menu basic operations SmartUI basic operations HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT NDF SLAVE P -REC AUDIO MEDIA SETUP BATT HOME /REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE THUMBNAIL KEY LOCK SHIFT When the camera is turned on, the [HOME] screen is displayed. The status of the [HOME] screen at previous start-up is retained. 1 <LIGHT>...

  • Page 136: Setting Menu Structure

    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Setting menu structure Setting menu structure – 136 –...

  • Page 137: Smartui Menu Operation Overview

    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — SmartUI menu operation overview SmartUI menu operation overview HOME HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT NDF R-RUN NDF R-RUN HOME AUDIO AUDIO CH1:REAR MEDIA MEDIA CH2:REAR SETUP SETUP CH3:REAR BATT BATT CH4:REAR...

  • Page 138: Menu List

    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Menu list Menu list [CAMERA] screen Screen Corresponding button Setting details and setting value CAM01:STATUS Displays the camera image related status. CAMO1:STATUS CAC ACTIVE VAR 3.2K MF 64 1/60.0 12dB SPOT F5.6 Displays whether the chromatic aberration [CAC ACTIVE], [CAC---] compensation function is activated.
  • Page 139 Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Menu list Screen Corresponding button Setting details and setting value CAM03:SETUP Configures the white balance variable value and variable frame rate (VFR). [VFR] (OP4) [ON], [OFF] Toggles the variable frame rate on/off. f This setting is not available when the setting menu on the viewfinder screen is open.

  • Page 140: [Audio] Screen

    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Menu list [AUDIO] screen Screen Corresponding button Setting details and setting value AUD01:LEVEL Configures the audio levels for audio channel 1/2 and audio channel 3/4. r When audio channel 1/2 is selected [−] <%/REW> button Decreases the audio volume value of audio channel 1.
  • Page 141 Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Menu list Screen Corresponding button Setting details and setting value AUD02:INPUT Selects the audio input signal and sets the recording adjustment method. r When audio channel 1/2 is selected [IN] [FRONT] Selects the input signal to be recorded to audio Records the microphone input signal connected to channel 1.

  • Page 142: [Setup] Screen

    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Menu list [SETUP] screen Screen Corresponding button Setting details and setting value SET01:TC/UB Sets the time code or user bits. When an item other than [UB] is selected for the counter display on the [HOME] screen, the time code setting screen appears, and when [UB] is selected on the [HOME] screen, the user bits setting screen appears.
  • Page 143 Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Menu list Screen Corresponding button Setting details and setting value SET02:MON/HDMI Sets the formats of video output from the <MON OUT> and <HDMI> terminals. FORMAT [MON] [AUTO] (HDMI:[1080i/720P]) Sets the signal format type output from the <MON Displayed only in the HD mode.

  • Page 144: [Text Memo] Screen

    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI — Menu list [TEXT MEMO] screen Screen Corresponding button Setting details and setting value TEX01:CLIP INFO Displays the information of the clip selected on the thumbnail. TEX01:CLIP INFO CLIP DATA DISP: 0000000000000000000 2013-JAN-31 00:00:00 (GMT +00:00) SCENE NO.

  • Page 145: Chapter 9 Connecting To External Devices

    Connecting to External Devices Chapter 9...

  • Page 146: Connection Through The Terminal

    USB 2.0 cable (double-shielded for noise the driver, visit the following website. suppression). http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t A USB connection cable of up to 5 m is supported, however, a t The camera supports only USB 2.0. Ensure your computer cable of 3 m or shorter is recommended as preferable.
  • Page 147 Hard disk drives that can be used: f Hard disk drives that support USB 2.0 connection f Storage unit that has Panasonic USB 2.0 interface - For details on the compatible unit, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/...
  • Page 148 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal 2 [VENDOR] The vendor name of the hard disk drive is displayed. 3 [MODEL] The model name of the hard disk drive is displayed. 4 [SIZE] The total space of the hard disk drive is displayed. 5 [USED] The usage capacity of the hard disk drive is displayed at the upper section.
  • Page 149 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal Formatting the hard disk drive Switch to the USB host mode. f A confirmation message is displayed again. Select [YES] to format the hard disk drive. For details, refer to “Switching to the USB host mode” (page 146). f After formatting, it can be used as the [TYPE S] hard disk drive.
  • Page 150 Because the hard disk drive is a very sensitive device, there is a chance that you may not be able to read or write data depending on your usage. f Please note that Panasonic has no responsibility for data loss caused from a hard disk drive failure or other defects and any direct or indirect damage related to these.

  • Page 151: Connecting To The Remote Control Unit (Aj-Rc10G)

    The <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) and the <MENU> button do not activate during AJ-RC10G connection. t Refer to the operating guide of “AJ-RC10G for AG-HPX600/610 series (AG-HPX600P/HPX610P/HPX600EJ/HPX610EJ/HPX600EN)” at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.html t For details on the current from the <REMOTE> terminal, refer to “Details of the connector signals” (page 173). – 151 –...

  • Page 152: Connecting To The Extension Control Unit (Ag-Ec4G)

    Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) f Connect the extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional) to remote-control some functions. f When you connect AG-EC4G and set the <POWER> switches of the camera and AG-EC4G to <ON>, the camera automatically enters the remote control mode.

  • Page 153: Chapter 10 Maintenance And Inspection

    Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 10 Inspect the various parts of the camera before recording. This chapter explains the warnings and error messages displayed on the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 154: Inspections Before Shooting

    Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Inspections before shooting Before recording, perform the following inspection to ensure that the system operates properly. It is recommended that you check the image using a color video monitor. Preparing to inspect Attach an adequately charged battery.
  • Page 155 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Turn the microphone connected to the <MIC IN> terminal to an appropriate audio source, and ensure that both level displays for CH1/CH2 change according to the audio volume. Inspecting the audio level manual adjustment Press the <AUDIO>...

  • Page 156: Maintenance

    Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Maintenance Maintenance Charging the built-in battery The camera uses the built-in battery to remember the date and time. If the camera is not turned on for more than a half year, the built-in battery runs out and [ ] may appear on the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 157: Warning System

    Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Warning system Warnings description list If an error is detected immediately after the camera turns on or during operation, the <WARNING> lamp and the lamp on the viewfinder screen indicate the error. Warning Description of the warning and Priority...

  • Page 158: Error Code

    Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system f Press the playback related buttons. f Press the <THUMBNAIL> button. f Eject all the cards. The warning can be stopped by setting the [NEAR END CANCEL] item to [ON] and pushing the <DISP/MODE CHK> switch towards the <CHK> side. Error code Indicates the error code on the [HOME] screen of SmartUI when something has caused an error on the camera.
  • Page 159 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system r Soft keyboard Message Description Measure An attempt is made to enter a [PERSON] (user who enters CANNOT CHANGE! Enter the [TEXT] (text information) first. the memo) when a text memo is not available. CANNOT SET! The entered value is invalid.

  • Page 160: Updating The Camera Firmware

    For details about downloading and using P2_Status_Logger, refer to the pages displayed after logging in to PASS. Other benefits are offered to registered customers. For details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) site (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e). 2 Check the version using the camera and apply the update Check the version of the camera on the setting menu [DIAGNOSTIC] screen, and access the latest information about the firmware described in the following NOTE, and then download the firmware as needed.

  • Page 161: Chapter 11 Additional Functions From The Optional Board

    Additional Functions from the Chapter 11 Optional Board High-resolution proxy video recording and high-quality recording with the digital input from the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal are available by installing an optional board to the camera.

  • Page 162: Video Encoder Board (Ag-Ydx600G)

    Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board — Video encoder board (AG-YDX600G) Video encoder board (AG-YDX600G) When installing the video encoder board, consult the shop of purchase. For instructions to add the board, refer to the manual supplied with the video encoder board.

  • Page 163: Recording The Proxy Data

    Recording to the SD memory card To record the proxy data, use Panasonic SD or SDHC memory cards with an indication of class 2 or higher. Refer to our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions.

  • Page 164: Checking The Proxy Data

    LOW 2CH MOV Approx. 950 kbps Approx. 135 min (These are reference values for continuous recording with Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips.) Proxy recording in one-clip recording mode Proxy recording is possible even in the one-clip recording mode. Since proxy data is also grouped together in the same way as a combined clip, it can be handled as a single clip in P2 Viewer Plus, for example.

  • Page 165: Error Displays About Proxy Data Recordings

    Use P2 Viewer Plus to check the proxy data. Some versions of P2 Viewer Plus may not be able to check the data. For information on P2 Viewer Plus, visit the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ NOTE t Since clips with the proxy data recorded with this board mounted will be treated as unknown clips in some P2 devices, (unknown clip indicator) is displayed on their thumbnails and the following operations are not available.
  • Page 166 Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board — Video encoder board (AG-YDX600G) Error displays Behavior and cause Action to take (viewfinder screen) [PROXY BOARD ERROR] or Proxy data recording will stop, but recording of the original The proxy data will not be properly recorded. Turn the camera [PROXY REC WARNING] material will continue.

  • Page 167: Hd/Sd Sdi Input Board (Ag-Ya600G)

    Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board — HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) High-quality recording with the digital input from the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal is available by installing the HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G). When installing the board, consult the shop of purchase.

  • Page 168: Chapter 12 Specification

    Specification Chapter 12 This chapter describes the dimensions, specifications, and connector signals.

  • Page 169: Dimensions And Specifications

    Chapter 12 Specification — Dimensions and specifications Dimensions and specifications Dimensions 144 mm (5-21/32 inches) 267 mm (10-1/2 199 mm inches) (7-27/32 inches) 96 mm (3-25/32 inches) 350 mm (13-25/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC 12 V (11.0 V – 17.0 V) Power consumption 22 W (when the optional boards AG-YDX600G and AG-YA600G are installed) 18 W (body only)
  • Page 170 Chapter 12 Specification — Dimensions and specifications Shutter speed (slow) Available only when the [VFR] item on the setting menu [SCENE FILE] screen is set to [OFF] When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz 60i/60p mode 1/15, 1/30 seconds 30P mode 1/15 seconds 24P mode 1/12 seconds...
  • Page 171 Chapter 12 Specification — Dimensions and specifications Digital audio Recording audio signal AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD 48 kHz/16 bits, 4ch DVCPRO50 48 kHz/16 bits, 4ch DVCPRO/DV 48 kHz/16 bits, 2ch/4ch switch Headroom 20 dB/18 dB (switchable menu) Video input/output <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal HD SDI = BNC×1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω...
  • Page 172 Chapter 12 Specification — Dimensions and specifications Supported formats when the video encoder board (AG-YDX600G) is installed Weight Approx. 50 ] (0.11 lbs.) Dimensions (W×H×D) 149 mm×55 mm×31 mm (5-7/8 inches×2-5/32 inches×1-7/32 inches) File format MP4 (ISO/IEC14496 standard) MOV (QuickTime format) Video compression format MPEG4 Simple Profile H.264/AVC Baseline Profile...

  • Page 173: Details Of The Connector Signals

    Chapter 12 Specification — Details of the connector signals Details of the connector signals DC IN +12 V Panasonic Parts No: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Make sure that the polarity of the external power supply is correct.
  • Page 174 F.AUDIO LEVEL adjustment (not used) VR-GND F.AUDIO LEVEL GND (not used) UNREG-GND Panasonic Parts No: K1AB120H0001 Manufacturer Parts No: HR12-14RA-20SC (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Ensure that the total current from the DC OUT, REMOTE, VF, and LENS terminals does not exceed 2.5 A.
  • Page 175 RM 1 (RM CLK) Not used RM 2 (RM DATA) Not used RM 3 (RM WR) Not used RM+5 V Not used RM GND Not used Panasonic Parts No: K1GB25A00010 Manufacturer Parts No: HDBB-25S (05) (Hirose Electric Co.) – 175 –...

  • Page 176: Index

    Index Index 0 - 9 DRS EFFECT 25M REC CH SEL Dynamic range stretcher function ACCESS LED Electronic shutter A. IRIS LEVEL ENDURA7 NEAR ASPECT CONV ENDURA10 NEAR 54, 123 Error displays 75, 158 AUD01:LEVEL EVF COLOR AUD02:INPUT EVF PEAK FREQ AUD03:MONI EVF PEAK LEVEL Audio input...
  • Page 177 Index LIMITER CH4 REC MEDIA 131, 162 LOAD/SAVE/INIT REC MODE (720) 131, 162 Loop recording REC MODE (1080) 131, 162 LOW GAIN REC MODE (SD) 131, 162 Recording format Recording functions MARKER Recording levels MASTER PED RECORDING SETUP screen MATRIX Rec review function Menu REC SIGNAL...
  • Page 178 Index TC OUT TC SUPER 131, 162 TC VIDEO SYNC TEST TONE TEX01:CLIP INFO TEX02:MEMO1 TEX03:MEMO2 Text memo recording Thumbnail Changing Menu Selecting Switching Time code Time data Time zone TIME ZONE Tripod TYPE A END TYPE A FULL TYPE A NEAR TYPE B END TYPE B FULL TYPE B NEAR...
  • Page 179 Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2014...

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