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Panasonic P2HD AG-3DP1G Operating Instructions Manual

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SS1111AS0 -PS
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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-3DP1G
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VQT3U56

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    This product is eligible for the P2HD Operating Instructions 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 6. Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-3DP1G Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH SS1111AS0 -PS Printed in Japan...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first!  indicatessafetyinformation. WARNING: CAUTION: •  T oreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,do Donotlifttheunitbyitshandlewhilethetripodis notexposethisequipmenttorainormoisture. attached.Whenthetripodisattached,itsweight • T oreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock willalsoaffecttheunit’shandle,possiblycausing hazard,keepthisequipmentawayfromall thehandletobreakandhurtingtheuser.Tocarry liquids.Useandstoreonlyinlocationswhich theunitwhilethetripodisattached,takeholdof arenotexposedtotheriskofdrippingor thetripod. splashingliquids,anddonotplaceanyliquid CAUTION: containersontopoftheequipment. Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesand WARNING: headphonescancausehearingloss. Alwayskeepmemorycards(optionalaccessory) CAUTION: oraccessories(BNCcap,XLRconnectorcap, microphoneholder)outofthereachofbabies Donotleavetheunitindirectcontactwiththe andsmallchildren. skinforlongperiodsoftimewheninuse. Lowtemperatureburninjuriesmaybesuffered CAUTION: ifthehightemperaturepartsofthisunitarein Donotremovepanelcoversbyunscrewing directcontactwiththeskinforlongperiodsof them.

  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    Read this first! (continued)  indicatessafetyinformation. FCC NOTICE (USA) Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions: (1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and()thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation. CAUTION: ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice, pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,may causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference willnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradio ortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuseris encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneofthefollowingmeasures: •Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. •Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver. • C onnecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris connected. •Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. Theusermayfindthebooklet“SomethingAboutInterference” availablefromFCClocalregionalofficeshelpful. FCC Warning: ToassurecontinuedFCCemissionlimitcompliance,followtheattachedinstallationinstructionsand theusermustuseonlyshieldedinterfacecableswhenconnectingtohostcomputerorperipheral devices.Also,anyunauthorizedchangesormodificationstothisequipmentcouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatethisdevice. NOTIFICATION (Canada) ThisclassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
  • Page 4 ● T odetachthebattery,pleaseproceedinthereverseorderoftheinstallationmethoddescribedinthismanual. ● I fabatterymadebyanyothermanufactureristobeused,checktheOperatingInstructionsaccompanyingthebattery. Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) ● F ortheremovalofthebatteryfordisposalattheendofitsservicelife,pleaseconsultyourdealer. ENGLISH Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany GERMAN...
  • Page 5 SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of  HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/or other countries. MMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. ...

  • Page 6: Precautions For Use

    Details about user registration and the extended warranty: Please note, this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc. The Panasonic Canada Inc. privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted. This link is provided to you for convenience.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first! ......................... 2 Precautions for Use ......................6 Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features ....................11 Recording and Playback Features ................12 Setting for Your Area (Color TV Standard Setting) ............13 System Configuration ....................14 Standard Accessories ....................15 Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section ..........
  • Page 8 Setting Time Data ......................59 Recording Time Codes and User Bits ..............60 Setting User Bits ....................61 Entering the User Bits ................... 61 Setting the Time Code ..................63 Externally Locking the Time Code ................ 65 Counter Setting and Display ................. 66 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen Status Displays ............
  • Page 9 Chapter 7 Menu Operations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Menus .................. 106 Using the Menus ....................106 Initializing the Menu Settings ................107 Setup Menu Structure ....................108 Setup Menu List ......................110 SCENE FILE Screen .................... 110 SYSTEM SETUP Screen ..................111 SW MODE Screen ....................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview Attention Perform the following settings before using the unit for the first time. • The unit is delivered from the factory with the settings not yet specified for your area. Revise the settings for the TV standard of your area, etc., following the procedures described on page 13. The AG-3DP1 P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with two lenses and a 1/3-type 2.2- megapixel 3MOS sensor, and a recording and playback unit that provides AVC-Intra 100 compression recording as standard to provide HD full pixel and full sampling for high sensitivity, superb image quality, and high-quality video.

  • Page 11: Camera Unit Features

    Camera Unit Features  Variable frame rate makes speed effects possible (in the 720P format) The AG-3DP1 comes with the variable frame rate feature developed for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. In 720P mode , the frame rate can be set to any of 20 steps between 12P and 60P (50P). This puts features such as undercranking (dropping frames) and overcranking (high frame rate) for quick motion and slow motion cine-like effects at the disposal of the camera crew.

  • Page 12: Recording And Playback Features

    This requires the installation of a P2 card driver (provided with each device). For details on the system requirements of the P2 card driver, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ “P2 Viewer” is a Windows PC viewing software that can be downloaded free of charge by P2 card users.

  • Page 13: Setting For Your Area (Color Tv Standard Setting)

    Setting for Your Area (Color TV Standard Setting) This unit is delivered with the area setting, such as the color TV standard, not yet specified. To revise the settings, perform the following steps: Afterconnectingtheunittothepowersupply TurntheJOGdialbuttontoselectSETthen thenturningonthepower,holddownthe presstheJOGdialbutton. DISP/MODECHKbuttonandpresstheMENU OPTION MENU button.

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    The camera is equipped with a battery holder as standard. 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/ For details, refer to the AJ-RC10G Operating Guide on the supplied CD-ROM.

  • Page 15: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Shoulder belt Microphone holder CD-ROM For details, refer to For details, refer to [When • Operating Instructions [Attaching the Shoulder Using the Front Microphone] • Utility Software Strap] (page 89). (page 87). For how to install the Utility Software, refer to the Installation Manual included in the CD-ROM. The following accessories are attached to the unit.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions

    Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section 14 11 3 2 11 8 7 1 13 1 POWER switch 9 Light switch Use to turn the power on and off. Use to select how to turn on/off the video light connected to the Light connector.

  • Page 17: Audio (Input) Function Section

    Audio (input) Function Section 1 MIC IN (front microphone input) +48V jack (XLR, 5-  NOTE pin) To record 2-channel wireless input, switch both CH1 and Connect a microphone (optional accessory) to this jack. CH2 to W.L. position and set the menu option WIRELESS A phantom-powered microphone may be connected. TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL. To use a phantom-powered microphone, set the menu 5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2) connectors (XLR, 3-pin) option F.MIC POWER to ON in the AUDIO SETUP Audio devices or microphones may be connected here.

  • Page 18: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Audio (output) Function Section 1 MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2, CH3/4 4 Speaker The speaker outputs EE sound during recording and selector switch Use this switch to select the audio channel whose reproduced sound during playback. The speaker emits signals are output to the speaker or earphones. an alarm sound when the WARNING lamp and indicator Signal output of audio channels 1 and 2.

  • Page 19: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 16 17 18 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15  Shooting and Recording (camera unit) Setting Description Does not use the ND filter. 1 CLEAR 1 Focus ring Reduces the amount of light Use this using to adjust the focus manually.
  • Page 20 11 FOCUS selector switch 15 USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons Use this switch to select the focus adjustment mode. These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions Auto focus mode in a setting menu. Each button, when pressed, A (AUTO): M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode performs the assigned function.
  • Page 21 11 13 12 9 10 16 17 18 4 5 6 7 24 23 20 21 1  Shooting and Recording/Playback 5 g STOP button Press this button to stop playback. Function Section (Recorder Unit) You can also press this button to stop interval recording. 1 REC button 6 y FF (fast forward) button Press this button to start recording and press once...
  • Page 22 For details, refer to [Setting 3D Recording Mode] (page sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed.) 53). • Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format such cards in 18 3D ASSIST buttons this camera.
  • Page 23 OUTPUT SEL screen.  NOTE • Use HDMI cables (optional) with double shield or more. • Use of Panasonic HDMI cables is recommended. • The HDMI connector of this product is not compatible with VIERA Link. • When a VIERA-Link device is connected to this product with an HDMI cable, VIERA Link of the connected device may not operate properly.

  • Page 24: Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section

    Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section 1 MENU button 6 EXIT/CANCEL button Hold down the button to open a setting menu screen. A Press this button to exit an open thumbnail menu or second press of the button returns the previous image. property window to return to the previous image. This function is not available in the thumbnail display Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT and during recording.

  • Page 25: Time Code Section

    Time Code Section 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) 6 RESET button Use this connector to input a reference signal to Use this button to reset the counter value on the time genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code display to 0.

  • Page 26: Warning And Status Display Functions

    Warning and Status Display LCD Monitor Functions 1 LCD monitor The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder. 1 Back tally lamp Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a When the back tally switch is set to ON, this lamp thumbnail format.

  • Page 27: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder An HD viewfinder can be used with this unit. It is recommended to use the optional AJ-CVF100G (59.94/50Hz switching) or AJ-HVF21KG. For details on attachment and adjustments of the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder. AJ-CVF100G 10 15 9 17 1 11 13 14 5 6 7 8...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock The CLOCK SETTING value is recorded in the contents Time zone (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the Time Time thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check Area Area difference...
  • Page 29 SelectCHANGEattheCLOCKSETTINGitem inOTHERFUNCTIONS,thenpresstheJOG dialbutton. • The CLOCK SETTING screen appears. OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE >>> ACCESS LED ALARM REC TALLY EVF BAT LED CLOCK SETTING RETURN TIME ZONE CHANGE H PHASE PUSH MENU TO RETURN TurntheJOGdialbuttontoselectYEAR,then presstheJOGdialbutton. CLOCK SETTING YEAR 2011 MONTH HOUR MINUTE...

  • Page 30: P2 Cards

    P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards Pushtheejectbuttonthatpopsuptotheright. • The L and R P2 card access LEDs indicate the status of the corresponding P2 card.  NOTE For details, refer to [P2 Card Access LED and Status When using the camera recorder for the first time, be sure to of P2 Cards] (page 31).

  • Page 31: To Prevent Accidental Erasure Of P2 Card Content

     NOTE P2 Card Access LED and Status of • When a P2 card is being accessed or recognised after P2 Cards insertion (P2 card access LED blinks in orange), do not remove the P2 card. Removing a P2 card during access could damage it.

  • Page 32: P2 Card Recording Times

    For details, refer to [Updating the Firmware Incorporated into the Unit] (page 131). CONTENTS • For the latest information not available in the Operating AUDIO Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ CLIP ICON PROXY P2 card recording times VIDEO...

  • Page 33: Basic Procedures

    Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedure for shooting Setting the switches before shooting and and recording. recording Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches For directions on inspecting your memory card camera- as detailed below, before starting to use your AG-3DP1.

  • Page 34: Shooting

    Shooting Pointthecameraatyoursubjectandadjustthe convergencepoint,usingtheCONV.dial. For details, refer to [Adjusting the Convergence White/Black Balance Adjustment to Point] (page 54). Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below. Pointthecameraatyoursubjecttoadjustthe 6, 7 focus,andzoom. Tousetheelectronicshutter,settheshutter speedandshuttermode. For more information, see [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 48). PresstheRECbuttontostartrecording.

  • Page 35: 2D Ll Recording

    2D LL Recording Switching over to the 3D recording mode To switch over from the 2D LL recording mode to the 3D You can record the left-lens (L) image on both the L and R recording mode, do the following: P2 cards.

  • Page 36: Native Recording

    Native Recording Native recording extracts only the active frames according to the recording frame rate. It provides a longer recording time than the normal recording time. For details on recording time, refer to [List of Recording, Playback and Output Formats] (page 45). Also in native recording, the output of camera video and playback video is a 59.94 (50) frame rate.

  • Page 37: Variable Frame Rate (Vfr) Recording

    Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording In 720P mode, this camera is capable of frame skipping Standard VFR Recording (undercranking) and high-speed (overcranking) recording. The camera operator can select between native (PN) (pulldown recording) recording mode and standard (OVER) recording. Native VFR Recording IntheSYSTEMSETUPscreen,setthemenu optionSYSTEMMODEto0-5.4P(0- 50P)andthemenuoptionRECFORMATto...

  • Page 38: Using Vfr Recording Function

    Using VFR Recording Function Standard speed for film production (only when SYSTEM MODE is set to 720-59.94P, 1080-23.98PsF) Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second) frame rate (normal speed) for screening a film. Making the settings described below will provide film-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like gamma will make video look like it was shot with a film camera.
  • Page 39 Undercranking effects This effect produces the quick motion often used for showing clouds drifting across the sky, crowds of people swarming past a solitary standing individual, a kung fu demonstration and other performances. For example, selecting a VFR recording frame rate of 12 fps when shooting at a 24P recording format yields a fast-motion effect of approx. 2x normal speed.

  • Page 40: Special Recording Modes

    Special Recording Modes During P2 card recording, interval recording can be Interval Recording (INTERVAL REC) enabled from the RECORDING SETUP screen. The interval recording mode is available only with the This function is used to record 1 frame at the time interval following settings: set in the INTERVAL TIME item.

  • Page 41: Rec Check Function

    REC CHECK Function Pressing the USER button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2) or the RET/REC CHECK button to which REC CHECK has been assigned will automatically locate and play back the last two seconds of the most recent clip. Use this function to check that recording is performed normally.

  • Page 42: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    Normal and Variable Speed Playback Normal speed playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to view playback on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder in color. Connecting a color video monitor to the HD SDI MONITOR OUT, HD SDI OUT 1(L)/2(R) or HDMI connector will enable playback of color video.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Recording Signals This camera records HD (1080i, 720P) signals using AVC-Intra codec. It provides a variety of capture frame rates and recording frame rates (native recording) to suit specific applications. Select recording and recording signal in the setting menus listed below. Screen Setting menu Setting...

  • Page 44: Selecting Video Output

    Selecting Video Output Use the OUTPUT SEL screen to select the video output. Menu options in the Setting OUTPUT SEL screen Selects the signal to be output from the HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors and HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector. ON: The HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors output the left-lens (L) image and the right- lens (R) image.

  • Page 45: List Of Recording, Playback And Output Formats

    List of Recording, Playback and Output Formats SDI L/R/ Setting menu HDMI MONITOR Recording Recording SDI OUT ON SDI OUT OFF FRAME time SYSTEM format RATE (64 GB) MODE FORMAT Video Audio SideBySide 720P 1080 480P576P (FRAME) 1080/60i 59.94i 60 min 30PN 1080/30PN 29.97PsF...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The White Balance And Black Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance To record high-quality video with the AG-3DP1, the black AdjusttheNDfilterwiththeNDFILTERbuttons and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. accordingtothelightingconditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments For examples of the settings with the ND FILTER should be made in this order AWB (white balance buttons, refer to [Shooting and Recording/Playback adjustment) ...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Adjusting the Black Balance Theadjustmentwilltakeeffectinafew seconds,andthefollowingmessagewill The black balance must be adjusted when: appear: • You use your camera the first time. • The adjusted value is automatically stored in the • Your camera has not been used for some time. selected memory (A or B).

  • Page 48: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Setting the Electronic Shutter When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i or 720- Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed For50iand50Precording (1/12.5) (1/25) 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 PresstheSHUTTERswitchpositionedatOFF For5Precording towardsON. (1/12.5) 1/50 1/60 1/250 1/120  NOTE • In any electronic shutter mode, a slower shutter speed will reduce camera sensitivity.

  • Page 49: Placing The Camera-Recorder In Synchro Scan Mode

    Placing the Camera-recorder in Range of variation in each mode • The shutter speed in SYNCHRO SCAN mode can be SYNCHRO SCAN Mode displayed in either fractional form (sec) or shutter angle form (deg). To set the display form, use the menu option SYNC SCAN DISP in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

  • Page 50: Assigning Functions To User Buttons

    Assigning Functions to USER Buttons The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. Use the menu options USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 to assign functions to respective button. Select these items from the setting menu SW MODE screen. SW MODE LOW GAIN MID GAIN...

  • Page 51: Selecting Audio Input Signals And Adjusting Recording Levels

    Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This camera supports independent four-channel audio Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make recording in any format. detailed audio settings. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at AUDIO SETUP AUTO, the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are FRONT VR CH1...

  • Page 52: Selecting Function For The F. Audio Level Control

    Selecting Function for the F. AUDIO LEVEL Control Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the AUDIO SETUP screen to determine whether or not the F.AUDIO LEVEL control should be enabled. Selecting an input signal in the menu will enable F. AUDIO LEVEL control operations for that input signal.

  • Page 53: Adjustments And Settings For 3D Recording

    Adjustments and Settings for 3D Recording Switching the LCD Monitor/ Setting 3D Recording Mode Viewfinder Screen You can select the 3D recording mode with the 3D MODE selector switch according to the distance of your subject. Equipped with two lenses, this camera shoots and records •NEAR: the image from the left lens (L) and that from the right lens for shooting a subject at a short distance.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Convergence Point

    Adjusting the Convergence Point The convergence point is a point where the optical axes of the left and right lenses converge. This indicates the reference plane when viewing a 3D image. When shooting, adjust the convergence point by shooting the subject you wish to set on the reference plane so that the image of the subject from the left lens is completely superimposed onto that from the right lens.
  • Page 55 What is convergence point adjustment? What is parallax? A human’s stereoscopic viewing takes advantage of the brain’s ability to process information from the left and right eyes of two images seen from their respective Convergencepoint perspectives. The misalignment of the two images is called binocular parallax.

  • Page 56: 3D Assist Function

    3D Assist Function ”Z Waveform” display Pressthe3DASSISTZWFMbutton. In order to shoot 3D images safely and comfortably, this The waveform displayed on the screen indicates the camera is provided with three types of 3D assist function. amount of pop-out area and receded area. •...

  • Page 57: Adjustment Between Two Lenses (3D Fine Function)

     NOTE Adjustment between Two Lenses • The 3D assist function is disabled when the LCD/EVF mode (3D FINE Function) is set to MIX, SIDE or R IMAGE. • The 3D ASSIST buttons are disabled in 2D LL recording As the left and right lenses are linked, you normally do not mode.
  • Page 58  NOTE This product is preadjusted at the factory to minimize vertical misalignment. The specification for vertical misalignment is 1.2 % or less. It is indicated in percentage of vertical misalignment between the images from the left and right lenses at the center of the screen according to the effective height of the screen, when measured under the following conditions: the zoom position at the maximum wide angle...

  • Page 59: Setting Time Data

    Setting Time Data The camera provides time data such as time codes, user bits, time of day (real-time) data, which is recorded on each frame alongside video data. It is also recorded as as data in clip metadata files. Time data overview Time code Use the TCG switch to select Rec Run or Free Run mode.

  • Page 60: Recording Time Codes And User Bits

    Recording Time Codes and User Bits Displayed Menu setting Recorded TC Output TC Recorded UB Output UB Recording LTC UB TC/tc TC OUT VITC UB SYSTEM FRAME format VITC embedded VITC TC OUT (24/30 connector embedded in HD MODE FORMAT RATE in HD SDI conversion)

  • Page 61: Setting User Bits

    Setting User Bits Entering the User Bits Use the setting menu UB MODE on the RECORDING The user bits allow information, including memos that use SETUP screen to select the user bits to record in the LCT up to eight-digit hexadecimal numbers (date and time), to area.
  • Page 62 100imode PresstheSETbuttontoconfirmtheuserbit Framerate:4Pover0i(:3) value,andpositiontheTCGswitchatF-RUNor First field of updated frame rate R-RUN. Time code digit  NOTE Changing the TCG switch setting without pressing the Video SET button disables the set value. Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De Sequence No.

  • Page 63: Setting The Time Code

    Setting the Time Code PresstheSETbuttontoconfirmthetimecode setting,andusetheTCGswitchtoselectatime code. SwitchthemenuoptionTCMODEonthe • F-RUN steps the time code in free run mode, and R-RUN set it in recording run mode. RECORDINGSETUPscreentoDForNDF usingthemenus.(In5.4Hzmode)  NOTE For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the • The time code is adjusted to multiples of four Menus] (page 106).
  • Page 64 VFR (variable frame rate) time code • In 24PN mode, recording is performed at 24-frame time code, and output is performed at 30-frame time code to match the 2:3 pull-down scheme used for video output. • At a frame rate (capture frame rate) of 24P in 24PN mode, the speed of recording and the output time code matches actual time, but not at any speed other than 24P.

  • Page 65: Externally Locking The Time Code

    Externally Locking the Time Code  NOTE When the system mode is 1080/23.98PsF, use the HD signal of The time code generator built into your camera may be 23.98PsF as a reference signal and input a 24-frame time code locked to an external generator. It is also possible to lock to the TC IN connector.

  • Page 66: Counter Setting And Display

    Counter Setting and Display Cautions in switching the power source from battery to external power supply Pressing the COUNTER button to view the counter displays Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply the counter value on the time code indicator on the before removing the battery, in order to keep the time code LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.

  • Page 67: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

    LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen Status Displays In addition to video, the LCD monitor and viewfinder show messages indicating camera settings and operating status, center markers, safety zone markers, zebra patterns and other indications. Status Indication Layout The illustration below shows the indications (except MODE CHECK) that are displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.

  • Page 68: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 9 9 9 min . 5 V F U L L P A U S E S C E N E 6 A G E 1 0 8 0 i AVC-I100 P 3 .2 K C T E M P + 7...
  • Page 69 5 Information display 15 Calendar The following information is displayed depending on the Month: situation. JAN (January), FEB (February), • Performance of auto white balance and auto black MAR (March), APR (April), MAY (May), balance JUN (June), JUL(July), AUG (August), SEP (September), OCT (October), •...

  • Page 70: Center Information Display

    Batteries that do not indicate capacity in % (percent) Center Information Display Such batteries indicate the battery level in voltages. • 13.5 V: Indication of current battery voltage. The following information displays are provided. 24 Media remaining memory display P2 card recording and playback data Indicates a remaining 3D recording time based on the remaining time on the P2 cards inserted in card slots L indications...
  • Page 71 •RECWARNING •VERSIONMISMATCH This is displayed during a recording error. Do the PLEASEUPDATE recording over. If this does not solve the problem, This message is displayed if a version mismatch has consult your supplier. occurred. • CARDERRL(R)(L/R): Perform card updating. This indicates trouble with the P2 card(s) •WIRELESSRF inserted into the card slot(s).

  • Page 72: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status

    Checking and Displaying Shooting Status • Hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button in recording standby or during recording to display the settings of each shooting function, the list of functions assigned to USER buttons and all other information. Release the button to return to the regular screen.

  • Page 73: Mode Check Indication

    MODE CHECK Indication MODE CHECK provides an almost complete set of camera information. Items 1 to 4 below are provided only by MODE CHECK. 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 9 9 9 min . 5 V F U L L P A U S E D I O N C 1 6 0 S C E N E 6...

  • Page 74: Center Marker Display

    Center Marker Display Zebra Pattern Display A center marker is displayed when the menu option The AG-3DP1 can display two zebra patterns. MARKER in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON. The zebra pattern set in the menu appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder when the ZEBRA button is pressed or if the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder is set to ...

  • Page 75: Focus Assist Function

    Focus Assist Function Waveform Monitor Function The AG-3DP1 is equipped with a focus assist function to Press the WFM button to display a waveform for an image facilitate focusing using the expanded display on the LCD on the LCD monitor. Another press of the WFM button monitor and the focus bar display on the LCD monitor/ changes the waveform to the vector display, and one more viewfinder screen.

  • Page 76: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Using the LCD monitor UsethesubscreeninthemenuoptionLCD SETTINGintheDISPLAYSETUPscreen toadjustscreencolorlevel,brightnessand TurnonthePOWERswitchoftheAG-3DP1. contrast. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106). SlidetheOPENbuttoninthearrowAdirection • At LCD SETTING of the DISPLAY SETUP screen, toopentheLCDmonitor. select CHANGE. DISPLAY SETUP EVF PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ...

  • Page 77: Adjusting Left And Right Viewfinder Positions

     NOTE Diopter Adjustment • Pressing the RESET button when a value that can be adjusted is selected in the setting menu LCD SETTING will return the setting to its factory default. SetthePOWERswitchofthecameratoON. • When closing the LCD monitor make sure that it is shut tight. •...

  • Page 78: Handling Setup Data

    Handling Setup Data Configuration of Setup Data Files This camera makes it possible to save up to six scene files (1 to 6) in internal memory. Use of an SD memory card makes it possible to save four sets of scene files (1 to 6) on an SD card for later retrieval. The setting menu values can be stored as a user file in the camera and up to four files can be stored on the SD memory card.

  • Page 79: Handling Sd Memory Cards

    Formatting, Writing and Reading Setting Data Using an SD memory card By saving up to four files of setup menu settings on an an SD Memory Card SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you can create a setup card that will allow you to quickly configure Open the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the setting camera settings before recording.

  • Page 80: How To Use Scene File Data

    How to Use Scene File Data SelectYESintheconfirmationscreenand presstheJOGdialbutton. The camera stores up to six settings for specific shooting • “SD CARD FORMAT OK” appears and the SD situations as scene files. memory card is formatted. When shooting, you can retrieve the desired file instantly. ...
  • Page 81 Changing scene file settings Whenthescreenshownbelowappears,use theJOGdialbuttontoentera-characterfile  Example 1: Change the name of the scene name. file. • Turning the JOG dial button changes the character display in the following order: space ()  alphabet (A to Z)  numerics (0 to 9)  Selectthescenefiletobechanged.

  • Page 82: Saving Scene Files And Other Settings On Sd Memory Cards

    Saving Scene Files and Other SelectSAVEandpresstheJOGdialbutton. Settings on SD Memory Cards SCENE FILE FILE SELECT You can save up to four scene file settings or other settings LOAD SAVE INIT RETURN as files on an SD memory card, and you can also load (SYNCHRO SCAN) LOAD DETAIL LEVEL...
  • Page 83 To title a file SelectWRITEandpresstheJOGdialbutton, thenselectEXECUTEandpresstheJOGdial button. Performsteps1to5. SCENE FILE(SD CARD) FILE SELECT UsetheJOGdialbuttontoselectcharacters, READ >>> WRITE RETURN thenpresstheJOGdialbuttontomovetothe FILE 1 EXECUTE nextcharacter. FILE 2 NO FILE • You can input any of the following characters: FILE 3 NO FILE FILE 4 NO FILE Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ;...

  • Page 84: Chapter 5 Preparation

    Chapter 5  Preparation Power Supply A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as   Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of  the power supply for the camera-recorder. the arrow. Using a Battery Release lever The following is a list of batteries that have been tested and verified to work with the camera.

  • Page 85: Use Of The External Dc Power Supply

    Use of the External DC Power When using a V-mount type battery Supply MounttheV-mountadapterplate. Insert the plate and slide it as shown below. • To remove the plate, slide the release lever ConnecttheexternalDCpowersupplytothe downwards. DCINsocketontheunit. DCcable DCINsocket ExternalDC powersupply Turn“ON”thepowerswitchoftheexternalDC Releaselever powersupply.(Ifthepowerswitchisavailable ontheexternalDCpowersupply)
  • Page 86 UseofexternalDCpowersupply MakesurethattheoutputvoltageoftheexternalDC powersupplymeetstheratedvoltageofthecamerabefore makingaconnection. TheoutputcurrentoftheexternalDCpowersupplyshould belargeenoughtoprovidetheconnectedcamerawithits totalamperageneedswithareasonablemargin. Usethefollowingformulatocalculatethetotalamperage ofthecamera. totalpowerconsumption÷voltage Whenthepoweristurnedon,arushcurrentoccurs.Ifthe powersupplyisinsufficientduringthistime,thecamera maybedamaged.Therefore,werecommendusingan externalDCpowersupplythatprovidesatleasttwicethe totalpowerconsumedbythecameraandallthedevices connectedtotheunitthatpoweronwhenthecamera powerson(example:viewfinder).TheDCcableshouldbe atwo-core1AWG(orlarger)shieldedcable(nominal cross-sectionalarea:0.4mm Whenusinganexternalpowersupplyotherthanthe ACadaptor,checktheDCINsocketpininformation toensurecorrectpolarity.Ifa+1Vpowersupplyis accidentallyconnectedtotheGNDterminal,thiscould causeafireorpersonalinjury. DCINsocket PinNo. Signal ,3 +1V CASE FrameGND  NOTE • When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, power is supplied from the external DC power supply.

  • Page 87: Preparing For Audio Input

    Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for ConnectthemicrophonecabletotheMICIN connecting audio input devices. jackonthecamera. When Using the Front Microphone The AG-MC900G stereo microphone kit (optional) can be mounted on the microphone holder of the viewfinder. Openthemicrophoneholder.

  • Page 88: Using A Wireless Receiver

    Using a Wireless Receiver When Using Audio Devices When using the Unislot Wireless Receiver ConnecttheaudiodevicetotheAUDIOINjack withtheXLRcable. Removethelid,installthewirelessreceiverand screwitdown. SettheAUDIOINswitchtoREARforthe channeltowhichtheXLRcableisconnected. SettheLINE/MICselectorswitchontherear paneltoLINE. LINE/MICselectorswitch SettheAUDIOINswitchtoW.L.fortheaudio channelsthatwillberecorded. AUDIOINswitch AUDIOINjack AUDIOINSwitch • Set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL for a 2-channel wireless receiver.

  • Page 89: Attaching/Adjusting Accessories

    Attaching/Adjusting Accessories Mounting the Camera on a Tripod  NOTE If the tripod adapter’s pin does not return to its original Use an optional (SHAN-TM700) tripod adapter to place the position after the camera has been removed, hold the red lever camera on a tripod.

  • Page 90: Dc Out Connector And External Rec Start/Stop Switch Connection

    DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection The DC OUT connector on the camera can output a 1.5 A Pin assignment current. 1 GND Connecting an external switch to this connector enables REC Start and Stop control. 2 TALLY OUT An LED can be connected and used as a tally lamp, which The AG-3DP1 has open collector output.

  • Page 91: Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips With Thumbnails

    Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails A clip is a data group that includes the images and sounds created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as meta data. The following manipulations can be performed using the cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images displayed on the LCD monitor: •...

  • Page 92: Thumbnail Screen

    UPDATING..: Thumbnail Screen Indicated when the unit is updating the screen or reading data. When the screen is Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail being updated, the rotating icon is indicated. screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL For details, refer to [Switching the Thumbnail Display] button again returns the display to the regular display.

  • Page 93: Selecting Thumbnails

    Selecting Thumbnails Clip L or R recorded in 2D LL mode is not inserted. Insert a P2 card that contains the missing clip. Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. 12 X Defective Clip Indicator and ? Unknown Clip indicator This marker is displayed for defective clips, which may Usethecursorbuttonstomovethepointer result from a variety of causes, e.g., powering-down...

  • Page 94: Playing Back Clips

    Playing back Clips Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. thumbnail screen. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD Usethecursorbuttonstomovethepointerover monitor.

  • Page 95: Shot Mark

    Shot Mark SelectTHUMBNAILfromthethumbnailmenu. • Switch the thumbnail display by selecting one of A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to the following items: distinguish this clip from other clips. PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 96: Deleting Clips

    Deleting Clips Restoring Clips Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden powering-down during recording, or removal of the P2 card PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. being accessed. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD  NOTE monitor. Only those clips with yellow defective clip indicators can be restored.

  • Page 97: Setting Of Clip Meta Data

    Viewer from the support desk at the following website, and install it on your PC. Reading the SD memory card that http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see [SD memory contains the Clip Meta Data (metadata card precautions] (page 22).
  • Page 98 Displays [NO.] (the number of the text memo), MEMO: Whileviewingmetadatasettings,usethecursor [OFFSET] (location of the frame with added text memo in relation to the beginning of the clip), buttonstomovethepointertothedesired [PERSON] (person who recorded the text memo option.Then,presstheSETbutton. added to the clip), and [TEXT] (contents of the •...

  • Page 99: Selecting The User Clip Name Recording Method

    ExampleofAVC-I100 Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording Recordingstart Recordingpause method Recordingduration=Approx.min Select META DATA  USER CLIP NAME from the thumbnail menu to select the recording method. Two options are Clip1 Clip available: TYPE1 and TYPE2. COUNTvalue COUNTvalue TYPE1(Factorydefaults) =0001 =000 USER CLIP NAME to be Approx.5min...

  • Page 100: Formatting A P2 Card

    Formatting a P2 Card Formatting SD Memory Cards SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. the unit, perform the following operation: • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 101: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode

    DATE FORMAT: Setting the Thumbnail Display You can specify the display order for the shooting date as either Year/Month/Day (Y-M-D), Mode Month/Day/Year (M-D-Y) or Day/Month/Year (D- M-Y). The factory default setting is Month/Day/ The thumbnail display mode can be customized to suit Year.

  • Page 102: Properties

    5 Clip Meta Data Properties Displays more detailed data about the clip. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer, and press the Properties display clip properties and P2 card status. SET button to check the detailed content. For more It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata information on displayed metadata, see [Setting of Clip while clip properties are displayed.

  • Page 103: P2 Card Status Display

     Contents of P2 Card Status Display  NOTE Settings • LOCATION (recording location data) data for a SHOOT cannot be deleted independently. Thus by setting ALTITUDE From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY  CARD to empty will also delete the LONGITUDE and LATITUDE STATUS.

  • Page 104: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    RUN DOWN CARD: 4 Used 3D/2D LL recording capacity The maximum number of overwrites on the P2 card Displays the used memory capacity for recording, has been exceeded. calculated from the used memory capacity of the P2 cards inserted into card slots L and R. DIR ENTRY NG CARD: The directory structure on the P2 card is not supported.

  • Page 105: Saving The Log Data

    Saving the Log Data Equipment log data can also be stored in an SD memory card from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted in the unit, perform the following operation: PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 106: Chapter 7 Menu Operations

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Menus Using the Menus UsetheJOGdialbuttonorthecursorbuttons (er)tohighlightthefunctionyouwishto Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the change. scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. To operate the menu, you can use the MENU button and MAIN MENU JOG dial button on the lens unit, or the MENU, cursor, and 1.SCENE FILE...

  • Page 107: Initializing The Menu Settings

    To initialize the scene file PresstheJOGdialbuttonortheSETbuttonto Select INITIAL in LOAD/SAVE/INIT of the SCENE FILE changethesettingvalue. screen. The settings for the scene file selected in FILE SW MODE SELECT of the SCENE FILE screen will return to the factory settings. LOW GAIN MID GAIN •...

  • Page 108: Setup Menu Structure

    Setup Menu Structure MAIN MENU SCENE FILE FILE SELECT (page 110) LOAD/SAVE/INIT SYSTEM MODE SYSTEM SETUP REC FORMAT FRAME RATE (page 111) REC MODE (SYNCHRO SCAN) DETAIL LEVEL SW MODE LOW GAIN V DETAIL LEVEL (page 113) MID GAIN DETAIL CORING HIGH GAIN CHROMA LEVEL USER MAIN...
  • Page 109 CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FILE (page 118) USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT OUTPUT SEL 3D ASSIST (page 119) NEAR LEVEL FAR LEVEL DETECTION RANGE Z WFM SCALE OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE (page 119) ACCESS LED ALARM REC TALLY EVF BAT LED CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE H PHASE...

  • Page 110: Setup Menu List

    Setup Menu List SCENE FILE Screen Item Setting Notes FILE SELECT Select the file you wish to use for shooting among six • The factory default settings are the scene files.Select number 1 to 6 that corresponds to same for 1 to 6. FILE1 to FILE6, respectively.

  • Page 111: System Setup Screen

    Item Setting Notes MASTER PED Adjusts the black master pedestal that serves as the • Hold down the JOG dial button and video reference. turn it downwards or upwards and maintain this position to quickly –100 ... +15 ... +100 change values.
  • Page 112 Item Setting Notes REC FORMAT Selects the recording codec as well as shooting and recording modes. • When SYSTEM MODE is 1080-59.94i: An AVC-I 100 or AVC-I 50 codec is used for shooting and recording. Recording and shooting can be performed at 60i or 30PN (native recording) with each codec.

  • Page 113: Sw Mode Screen

    SW MODE Screen Item Setting Notes LOW GAIN Sets the gain value assigned to the L position of the GAIN switch. 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB MID GAIN Sets the gain value assigned to the M position of the GAIN switch. 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB HIGH GAIN Sets the gain value assigned to the H position of the...

  • Page 114: Audio Setup Screen

    Item Setting Notes TC MODE Sets count correction when using the internal time • This item is not available when code generator. SYSTEM MODE is set to 50 Hz. DF: Drop frame time code It cannot be set and the item is NDF: Non drop frame time code displayed in blue when SYSTEM For details, refer to [Setting the Time Code] (page 63).
  • Page 115 Item Setting Notes AUTO LEVEL CH3 Selects the method for setting CH3 level. ON: Engages the auto adjustment mode. The limiter is not available. OFF: Locks the level. The limiter operates on all inputs except the line input of the rear. AUTO LEVEL CH4 Selects the method for setting CH4 level.

  • Page 116: Output Sel Screen

    OUTPUT SEL Screen Item Setting Notes SDI OUT Selects the signal to be output from the HD SDI OUT • No signals are output from the HDMI 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors and HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector when this item is set to ON connector.

  • Page 117: Battery Setup Screen

    Item Setting Notes ZEBRA1 DETECT Sets the level of the right-leaning zebra pattern 1. 50% ... 70% ... 109% ZEBRA2 DETECT Sets the level of the left-leaning zebra pattern 2. 50% ... 85% ... 109% ZEBRA2 Selects ZEBRA2 type. (For details, refer to page 74.) ON, SPOT, OFF MARKER Turns the center marker displayed on the LCD monitor...

  • Page 118: Card Functions Screen

    Item Setting Notes BATTERY SELECT Sets the battery type. HYTRON140, DIONIC90, DIONIC160, ENDURA10, PAG L95, TYPE A, TYPE B BATTERY MODE Sets near end. AUTO: Automatically selects one of the battery types selected in BATTERY SELECT. MANUAL: Manually sets the near end voltage. HYTRON140 NEAR Sets the near end voltage for HYTRON140.

  • Page 119: 3D Assist Screen

    Item Setting Notes USER FILE Reads/writes user files (files other than SCENE FILES) from/onto the SD memory card. FILE SELECT: Selects user files (1 – 4). READ: Reads the user file (1 – 4) settings stored on the SD memory card. WRITE: Saves the current user file (1 –...

  • Page 120: Diagnostic Screen

    Item Setting Notes TIME ZONE Sets the time difference relative to Greenwich Mean • This setting cannot be initialized by Time (GMT). performing the MENU INIT option and the INITIAL option in USER FILE. –12:00 ... 0:00 ... +13:00 For details, see [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 28).

  • Page 121: Chapter 8 Connecting To External Devices

    Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit Some functions can be remote controlled when the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. When the AJ-RC10G is connected, the camera automatically enters remote control mode after the power switches of both the camera and the AJ-RC10G are turned The remote control mode is released when AJ-RC10G is removed or the power for the AJ-RC10G is turned OFF.

  • Page 122: Connecting The Ag-Ec4G Extension Control Unit

    Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit Some functions can be remote controlled when the AG- Adjusting the Convergence Point EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. The convergence point can be adjusted, using the buttons When the AG-EC4G is connected, the camera on the AG-EC4G.

  • Page 123: Chapter 9 Maintenance And Inspections

    Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally Inspecting the Camera Unit before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a colour video monitor to check the image. Inspection for Zoom, Iris and Gain Preparing for Inspections Setthezoomtoelectriczoommodeandcheck thezoomoperation.

  • Page 124: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions

    Inspecting the Memory Recording Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from SettheAUDIOSELECTCH1andCH [Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [Inspecting the switchestoAUTO. Earphone and Speaker]. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording SettheAUDIOINswitchtoFRONT. CheckontheLCDmonitororintheviewfinder AimthemicrophoneconnectedtotheMICjack thattheremainingPcardrecordingcapacity atanappropriatesoundsource.Then,check...
  • Page 125 Inspection for Using an External Inspection of the clock, time code, and Microphone user bits ConnectanexternalmicrophonetotheAUDIO Settheuserbitsasrequired. Please refer to [Setting User Bits] (page 61) for the INCH1/CHconnectors. setting procedures. SettheAUDIOINswitchtoREAR. Setthetimecode. Please refer to [Setting the Time Code] (page 63) for SettheLINE/MICselectorswitchesontherear the setting procedures.

  • Page 126: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder • Do not use solvent such as thinner to remove dirt. • To clean the lens, use a commercially available lens cleaner. • Never wipe the mirror. If dust adheres on the mirror, use a commercially available blower brush.

  • Page 127: Warning System

    Warning System Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps on the LCD monitor and a warning tone. Warnings have priorities. If multiple errors occur simultaneously, the WARNING lamp, warning display on the screen, and alarm tone are displayed in order of priority shown in the table below.
  • Page 128 Warning description Warning WARNING Alarm Priority LCD indication Tally lamp and recording/playback Countermeasures type lamp tone operation An error in the camera section Check the cause Error of WARNING cause is detected. Operation indication camera indication blinks red continues, but abnormal consult your section shooting may occur.
  • Page 129 Warning description Warning WARNING Alarm Priority LCD indication Tally lamp and recording/playback Countermeasures type lamp tone operation Drop in Blinks 4 Indicates poor reception reception Check microphone times per Blinks 4 from the wireless receiver. quality of power supply and WIRELESS RF second times per...

  • Page 130: Warning And Error Display For Thumbnail Operation

    Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation Item Message Description Measure Data cannot be accessed because it is Restore media and clips to normal state CANNOT ACCESS! corrupted or for other reasons. before access. P2 card contains contents version Match devices and contents versions, and CANNOT DELETE ! mismatches or bad clips.

  • Page 131: Updating The Firmware Incorporated Into The Unit

    SD memory card. For details on updating, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ • Be sure to use a compatible SD memory card. The unit is compatible with SD memory cards based on the SD and SDHC standards.

  • Page 132: Chapter 10 Index

    Chapter 10 Index Dimensions ............135 MENU DIONIC160 NEAR ........... 118 2D LL recording ..........35 MENU DIONIC90 NEAR ..........118 MENU DISPLAY SETUP screen ........116 MENU 3D ASSIST screen ........... 119 3D FINE function ..........57 Electronic Shutter ..........48 3D assist function ..........
  • Page 133 LCD ..............106 P2 Cards MENU LCD BACKLIGHT ..........116 Formatting ..........100 LCD monitor ............76 Inserting ............30 MENU LCD SETTING ..........116 Prevent Accidental Erasure ......31 MENU LCD/EVF ............113 Recording times ........... 32 MENU LEVEL METER ..........117 Removing .............
  • Page 134 MENU SYNCHRO SCAN..........110 MENU ZEBRA1 DETECT ..........117 MENU SYSTEM MODE ..........111 MENU ZEBRA2 ............117 MENU SYSTEM SETUP screen ........111 MENU ZEBRA2 DETECT ..........117 MENU ZOOM & FOCUS ..........117 MENU TC MODE ............114 MENU TC OUT ............

  • Page 135: Chapter 11 Specifications

    Chapter 11 Specifications Dimensions and specifications Dimensions 654.5 mm (25- inches) 270.5 mm (10- inches) 335 mm (13- inches) 125 mm 149mm 149mm inches) inches) inches) 92 mm 92 mm inches) inches) 667.5 mm (26- inches) 137 mm inches) 235 mm inches) 196 mm inches)
  • Page 136 Camera Unit Pickup devices: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensor × 2 Lens: Optical 17.0x, F1.6 (Wide) to F3.4 (Tele) Focus distance: f 4.6 mm to 79 mm (35 mm equivalent: 35.0 mm to 601.9 mm) Color separation optical Prism system system: Distance betweent he Approx.
  • Page 137 Digital audio Unit Audio Recording Signal: 48 kHz/16 bit, 4CH Head room: 20 dB/18 dB Menu selectable Video Input/Output Unit GENLOCK IN: BNC × 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD SDI OUT: BNC × 2 (L/R), 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω...

  • Page 138: Connector Signal Description

    CAM DATA (H) CAM DATA (C) CAM CONT (H) +12 V CAM CONT (C) R/C ON Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0038 R/C VIDEO OUT Manufacturer Part No. HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) R/C VIDEO GND (Hirose Electric Co.) UNREG +12 V (Max 0.6 A) Panasonic Part No.
  • Page 139 VIDEO EN Not used RM1 (RM CLK) Not used 22 RM2 (RM DATA) Not used RM3 (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.)
  • Page 140 Dear customer, DateofPurchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! DealerPurchasedFrom Pleasetaketimetofillintheinformationontheright.Be suretoretain this manualasyourconvenientcamera DealerAddress informationsource. DealerPhoneNo. ModelNo. SerialNo. Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

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