Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AF101A Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
AG-AF101AE
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Vol.2
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VQT4K35A-1 (E)

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  • Page 1 Register now!! This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page E-7 of Vol.1. http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/ Operating Instructions Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-AF101AE Model No. Volume Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Volume 1 Read this first! Attaching/detaching the grip Outline of operations The remote control Please read before use Turn on/off the camera Operating precautions Tally lamp Viewfinder Before use Setting the calendar Shooting Precaution for use Accessories Optional accessories Basic shooting operations Basic operations of the camera Description of parts...
  • Page 3 Screen displays ..........45 Regular displays ..........45 Main warning displays ........48 Setting the DISPLAY items ......50 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH...
  • Page 4: Shooting

    Shooting Shooting in progressive mode Selecting 1080/30P or 1080/24P in the REC Note the following when shooting in FORMAT option (Page 51) of the setting menu progressive mode. SCENE FILE screen enables shooting in • Set the shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF) for best progressive mode.
  • Page 5: Shooting Techniques For Different Targets

    Shooting techniques for different targets Self-portrait shooting Zebra pattern Images in the LCD monitor when it is turned 180° Press the ZEBRA button in the CAM mode to show for self-portrait shooting may appear unusual. the zebra pattern or marker on the viewfinder and You can make them appear better by reversing the LCD monitor so you can check the brightness left and right.
  • Page 6: Marker

    Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Marker PRE REC If you press the ZEBRA button while the zebra Record video and audio from three seconds before pattern is being displayed, a marker appears in the time of the operation to begin recording. the center of the display (if you have set the setup Operation to start Operation to stop...
  • Page 7: Variable Frame Rate (Vfr)

    Variable frame rate (VFR) This camera can perform low speed (undercrank) and high speed (overcrank) recording without the need for a frame rate converter (the camera must be set to 1080_24p or 1080_30p). 24P mode: Shoots 24 frames a second in native mode. The images (shot at 24 frames a second) are recorded into 24 frames as the video signal.
  • Page 8 Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Native recording Standard recording Select 1080/24P recording format from Select 1080/30P recording format from the REC FORMAT option (page 51) on the the REC FORMAT option (page 51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen. settings menu SCENE FILE screen.
  • Page 9 Overcrank shooting Use of Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Normal speed shooting for movie production This is a slow motion effect that can be applied to scenes such as car chases, action, climaxes, When producing videos for screening, a frame etc. For example, a slow motion effect of 1/2 can rate of 24fps as used in film projection is standard be gained if the VFR recording frame rate is set to 60fps when recording with the 30P recording...
  • Page 10: Shooting Using The Function Knob

    Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Shooting using the FUNCTION knob Press the FUNCTION knob again. • The white frame turns yellow. The following types of recording can be carried out • When the frame is yellow, the FUNCTION using the FUNCTION knob. knob function set via the MENU operates in •...
  • Page 11: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Optical Image Stabilizer Using the USER buttons Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce You can allocate one of thirteen features to each of the effects of camera shake when shooting by the three USER buttons. hand. Use these buttons to change shooting settings Press the OIS button to turn the function on and quickly or add effects to the images you are off.
  • Page 12: Wave Form Monitor Function

    Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Wave form monitor function Adjusting the volume while shooting An image wave form can be displayed on the LCD Adjusting the volume monitor by pressing the WFM button while in CAM mode. AUDIO MON/ADV Press the button again to return to the normal display.
  • Page 13: Shot Mark Function

    Shot mark function LAST CLIP function The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips The most recently recorded clip can be deleted at are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen the touch of a button by allocating the LAST CLIP monitor you can select only those clips with a function to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    Adjusting the shutter speed Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dial Setting the SYNCRO SCAN Select SYNCRO SCAN from the SHUTTER settings. DIAL SELECT button Select the SYNCRO SCAN function with the SHUTR/F.RATE dial DIAL SELECT button. Turn the SHUTR/F.RATE dial. • The SYNCRO SCAN shutter speed can be Press the DIAL SELECT button.
  • Page 15 When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz /OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM 1080/60P, 1080/60i, 720/60P Normal (OFF) 1/60 SYNCRO SCAN 1/100 1/120 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1080/30P, 720/30P Normal (OFF) 1/50 SYNCRO SCAN 1/30 1/60 1/120 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1080/24P, 720/24P Normal (OFF) 1/50 SYNCRO SCAN 1/24...
  • Page 16: Synchro Scan

    Adjusting the shutter speed (continued) Synchro scan The syncro scan shutter speed used when shooting screens such as a TV screen or computer monitor is set using the SHUTR/F RATE dial (page 14) or the SYNCRO SCAN option on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen.
  • Page 17: Switching Audio Input

    Switching Audio Input During shooting, you can record up to two Using the built-in microphone channels of sound. You can also switch the input Switch the CH1 SELECT switch to INT (L). sound to be recorded on each of the channels to •...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Recording Level

    ALC option setting (Page 56) on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu. • Check the recording volume level prior to shooting. • The recording level of this camera is set approximately 8 dB higher than Panasonic broadcasting camera recorders (AJ series products).
  • Page 19: Using Scene Files

    Using scene files The settings according to the variety of shooting Changing scene file settings circumstances are stored SCENE FILE MENU. They are selected via the SCENE SELECT on the The setting value of the scene file can be changed. settings menu SCENE FILE screen.
  • Page 20 Using scene files (continued) Set a 6-character filename with the Operation lever when the following screen is displayed. Set the same as user information. (Page 27) • Characters that can be set Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : < = > ? @ [ ] ^_-./ If the RESET/TC SET button is pressed when the filename has been set, the...
  • Page 21: Saving Scene Files And Other Settings On Sd Memory Cards

    Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards You can save up to four scene file settings or other Push the Operation lever again, select YES settings as files on an SD Memory Card, and you when the following screen is displayed, and can also load them from the card.
  • Page 22: Clip Metadata

    P2 Viewer Plus can be downloaded from the (manufacturer of the equipment), SERIAL NO. following website. (serial number of the equipment) and MODEL http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ NAME (Equipment model name: AG-AF100 for this camera-recorder). SHOOT: This indicates the SHOOTER (name of the videographer) and the PLACE NAME (name of location).
  • Page 23: Uploading The Metadata (Meta Data)

    ā Up to 8 items of metadata on the SD Uploading the metadata (META DATA) Memory Card can be displayed, starting from the most recent date of production. You can perform any of the following operations. ā If characters other than single-byte If necessary, make preparations prior to alphanumeric characters are used in the undertaking the operations.
  • Page 24: Using The Counter

    Clip metadata (continued) ∗ The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit number. The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as the recording method. The COUNT value can be reset using the following procedure.
  • Page 25: Charging The Built-In Battery/Setting The Time Code

    Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code Recharging the built-in battery Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your When LOW INTERNAL BATTERY (indicating that choice as the initial setting for the time code to be the internal battery has no remaining charge) is used at the start of recording.
  • Page 26 Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued) With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in When the screen below appears, set the accordance with the format and frame rate. For time code value. this reason, bear in mind that making a change in Tilt the Operation lever in the directions the format or frame rate may result in discontinuity...
  • Page 27: Setting User Information

    Setting user information You can reset the user information to nothing by pressing RESET/TC SET button. Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit information in the hexadecimal format. User information is automatically saved in the BARS ZEBRA memory and retained after you turn off the power. EVF DTL CH1 SEL CH2 SEL...
  • Page 28: Playback

    Playback Basic playback operations MODE button Turn the POWER switch to ON. Press the mode button so the PB lamp turns POWER MODE The camera is now in the PB mode. • Each time you press the button, the mode POWER switch changes as below.
  • Page 29: Thumbnail Screen

    Thumbnail screen Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. When the PB mode has been established, the clips will be displayed on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder as thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed on the screen.) You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.
  • Page 30 Thumbnail screen (continued) 1 Thumbnail display status (Page 34) The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area. 2 Repeat playback indicator (Page 32) Displayed during repeat playback. 3 Card status display Displays status of SD Memory Card. 4 Battery remaining display (Page E-24 of Vol.1) Displays remaining battery capacity.
  • Page 31: Adding Shot Marks To Clips

    Adding shot marks to clips Select the card slot for playback Adding shot marks ( ) will make it easier to find You can switch the SD memory card slot for the clips you are looking for. playback. Tilt the Operation lever in the Press the SLOT SELECT button when the directions to move the yellow frame to the THUMBNAIL screen is displayed in the PB...
  • Page 32: Playback Settings (Play Setup)

    Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) Make settings for playback format and method. Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) Set playback format (PB FORMAT) Use this setting to repeatedly play back all available clips. Set format for playback. Press the MENU button. Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page E-44 of Vol.1) Menu operation (Page E-44 of Vol.1) Set the REPEAT PLAY item in the PLAY...
  • Page 33: Resume Playback (Resume Play)

    Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) Set skip method (SKIP MODE) Use this setting to play back from where clip had Select which skip (cue) operation is to be previously been paused. performed when playback is paused. Press the MENU button. Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page E-44 of Vol.1) Menu operation (Page E-44 of Vol.1) Set the RESUME PLAY item in the PLAY...
  • Page 34: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail operations Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL) You can display the kind of clips you want to see INDICATOR: as thumbnails. Set whether or not to display indicator (ON/ You can also set more precisely how you want the OFF).
  • Page 35: Deleting And Protecting Clips (Operation)

    Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION) Clips may be deleted or protected. • Protected clips cannot be deleted. • If selecting ALL CLIPS to delete all clips from Press the MENU button. the memory, this operation may take some Menu operation (Page E-44 of Vol.1) time to complete, depending on the volume of Select the OPERATION screen, and push the clips to be deleted.
  • Page 36: Copying Clips (Copy)

    Thumbnail operations (continued) CLIP PROTECT: Press the MENU button to return to the YES: thumbnail screen. Protect selected clips. mark will be displayed.) • Cancel protection when the protected clip is selected. mark will disappear.) Executing a format of the memory card (see below) will delete all clips even if they are protected.
  • Page 37: Format Card And Check Clip And Card Information (Card Functions)

    Format card and check clip and card information (CARD FUNCTIONS) SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and clip and Tilt the Operation lever in the directions SD Memory Card information can be checked. to select item, and push the Operation lever. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 38 Thumbnail operations (continued) SD Memory Card information screen Clip information screen USED SPACE : Clip number Used space Thumbnail (Thumbnail screen: Page 29) FREE SPACE : Clip information Available space Displays data attached to the clip. START TC: Time code value at start of recording START UB: User information value at...
  • Page 39: Useful Playback Functions

    Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind Next/previous clip Tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind) or Tilt the Operation lever in the direction (fast forward) direction during playback during playback to pause the clip (or press (or press the SEARCH buttons on the the PAUSE button on the remote control).
  • Page 40: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Useful playback functions (continued) Frame-by-frame playback Viewing images on a television Tilt the Operation lever in the direction You can view the images on a television if you during playback to pause the clip (or press connect the unit to a television set using an AV the PAUSE button on the remote control).
  • Page 41: Editing

    Editing Connecting external units Headphones 3.5-mm stereo mini jack • Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. External microphone Microphone (optional) Microphone holder AG-MC200G Microphone holder adaptor 12 mm NPUT1 or INPUT2 6 mm •...
  • Page 42: Computer (Non-Linear Editing/File Transfer)

    Connecting external units (continued) Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) USB connection cable Computer (optional) Mini-B USB 2.0 • For details on the computer’s conditions and other factors, see page 44. • Use a double-shielded USB connection cable with a maximum length of three meters. TV/Monitor Only the output signals from the camera are shown.
  • Page 43 When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect to the input terminals of the external device. • Use a double-shielded HDMI cable (not included). • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. • This product is not compatible with VIERA Link. ■...
  • Page 44: Nonlinear Editing

    Nonlinear editing Non-linear editing of video data on SD Memory • When copying files from the camera to a Cards can be performed by connecting the camera computer, be careful to ensure that files are via the USB connection cable to a computer for not accidentally overwritten.
  • Page 45: Displays

    Displays Screen displays Regular displays 24 23 26 32 1 Time code display : Card is write-protected Each time you press the COUNTER button, the : Recording not possible display switches over to the following data (or : Card is full no indication).
  • Page 46 21 Scene filename display (Page 19) 10 Shutter speed display 22 Remaining battery capacity display The shutter speed is displayed here. When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries 11 Audio level meter display (Page 18) compatible with this product, the remaining 12 Auto iris control display battery capacity is displayed in minutes.
  • Page 47 • Remaining battery capacity may not be 26 Safety zone displayed correctly when using in high or The range of the zone is indicated by the low temperatures, or when the battery has SAFETY ZONE item (Page 59) on the not been used for a long period of time.
  • Page 48: Main Warning Displays

    Screen displays (continued) Main warning displays The main warning displays appearing on the LCD monitor or viewfinder are listed below. If a warning display is not listed, check carefully the message displayed. ■ CHECK CARD. CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE Please check the card.
  • Page 49 ■ ■ NO CARD WRITE PROTECT No card is inserted. The card is write-protected. NOW ACCESSING. Error displays PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD. Card is currently being accessed. Please do not The following messages are displayed when remove the card. an error has occurred in the camera or the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 50: Screen Displays

    Screen displays (continued) Setting the DISPLAY items Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 60) MODE CHK OTHER DISPLAY settings Displays (Hold down DISP/...
  • Page 51: Menu

    Menu Setup menu list SCENE FILE screen Display Item Description of settings mode SCENE (Camera) Selects the settings (SCENE FILES) according to the variety of shooting SELECT circumstances. You can read, save, and initialize these settings from MENU - SCENE FILE - LOAD / SAVE / INIT.
  • Page 52 Setup menu list (continued) SCENE FILE screen (continued) Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical directions). -7…0…+7 (Camera) V DETAIL Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction. LEVEL -7…0…+7 (Camera)
  • Page 53: Sw Mode Screen

    SCENE FILE screen (continued) Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) MATRIX Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting. NORM1: Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp. NORM2: Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM1 mode. FLUO: Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors.
  • Page 54 Setup menu list (continued) SW MODE screen (continued) Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) LOW GAIN Sets the gain value assigned to the L position of the GAIN switch. When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000, ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200 When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB...
  • Page 55 SW MODE screen (continued) Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) USER1 SW Sets the function assigned to the USER1 button. (PB) INH: No function is assigned REC CHECK: Performs recording check. FACE DETECT: This is the face detection function. Performs the AUTO IRIS / AUTO FOCUS operation centering around the detected face.
  • Page 56: Recording Setup Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP screen Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) PREREC Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF. MODE Enables PRE REC function. OFF: Disables PRE REC function. • TCG is set to FREE RUN. • Cannot be set when you are using INTERVAL REC. INTERVAL REC (Camera) Scenes moving slowly over a long period of time are recorded as short movies by providing a recording interval.
  • Page 57: Tc/Ub Setup Screen

    TC/UB SETUP screen Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) TC MODE Selects the correction mode of the internal time code when the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded. Uses the drop frame mode. NDF: Uses the non-drop frame mode. •...
  • Page 58: Av In/Out Setup Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) AV IN/OUT SETUP screen Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) SDI OUT Sets the video output from the SDI terminal. (PB) Video is output from SDI OUT. At this point, simultaneous LCD display and EVF display is not supported. Close the LCD monitor when using EVF. OFF: No video is output from SDI OUT.
  • Page 59: Display Setup Screen

    DISPLAY SETUP screen Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) ZEBRA Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. DETECT 1 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105% (Camera) ZEBRA Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. DETECT 2 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105% (Camera)
  • Page 60 Setup menu list (continued) DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued) Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) LEVEL METER Select ON to display the audio level meter. (PB) ON, OFF (Camera) ZOOM & Selects the unit of zoom and focus values. FOCUS OFF, NUMBER, mm/m, mm/feet •...
  • Page 61: Card Functions Screen

    CARD FUNCTIONS screen Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) CARD Formats the SD Memory Card. (PB) FORMAT Slot1: Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 1. Slot2: Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 2. Returns to the previous screen. (Camera) CARD STATUS Displays the SD Memory Card status.
  • Page 62: Meta Data Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) META DATA screen Display Item Description of settings mode (Camera) CARD READ Loads the metadata recorded on the SD Memory Card on to the unit. SLOT1, SLOT2, NO • “NO FILE’ is displayed when no metadata is recorded on the SD Memory Card. (Camera) RECORD Sets whether to record the metadata to be loaded on the unit simultaneously on...
  • Page 63 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) Display Item Description of settings mode TIME ZONE (Camera) Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute (PB) steps. (Refer to the table below.) +00:00 Time Time Area Area difference difference + 00:00...
  • Page 64: Activate Screen

    (PB) TIME (Camera) UPDATE Updates the system. For details on the update information, see our home page http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ . (Camera) LENS UPDATE Updates the lens firmware. For details about the update information, see the home page of each lens manufacturer.
  • Page 65: Thumbnail Screen

    THUMBNAIL screen Display Item Description of settings mode (PB) THUMBNAIL Selects the thumbnail display method. MODE ALL: Displays all clips. SAME FORMAT: Displays clips in the same recording format. MARKER: Displays clips with shot marks. INDEX: Displays clips with an INDEX. (PB) INDICATOR Sets whether or not to display the indicator.
  • Page 66: Reference

    Reference Before calling for service Power supply There’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adaptor are connected properly. P E-25 Check the connections again. of Vol.1 Power shuts off for no • To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camera- apparent reason.
  • Page 67 Recording Cannot record even • Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card in the “LOCK” P E-38 through the SD Memory position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the of Vol.1 Card is inserted correctly. “LOCK”...
  • Page 68 Before calling for service (continued) PC connection Computer does not • Check the operating environment. recognize camera when • If your computer has multiple USB terminals, please try connecting USB connection cable is the camera to a different USB terminal. connected.
  • Page 69 The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession. Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession in circumstances such as those detailed below. ■ Mixture of different recording formats Recording mode = PH mode Playback format = 1080/50i(25P) Recording format...
  • Page 70: Updating The Firmware Incorporated Into The Unit

    Besides access to PASS, completing customer registration has a number of other benefits. For further details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/). Checking the current version of the firmware using the unit and performing the update From the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu page, check the current version of firmware on the unit using the SYSTEN INFO screen.
  • Page 71: Cleaning

    Cleaning When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner. • Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the Eye cup holder camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off. Eye cup • Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet.
  • Page 72: Storage Precautions

    Storage Precautions Before storing the camera-recorder, remove both SD Memory Cards the SD Memory Card and battery. • After ejecting an SD Memory Card from the unit, Store all of these items in a place with low humidity be absolutely sure to stow it in its own case. and relatively constant temperature.
  • Page 73: How To Handle Data Recorded On Sd Memory Card

    How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent Drive: \ compatibility with computers due to the file type, PRIVATE but since this format includes not only video and audio data, but also a variety of important AVCHD information, the folder structure will consist of file AVCHDTN...
  • Page 74 Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2012...

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