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Panasonic AJ-PX800G Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder
AJ-PX800G
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
W1014HM0 -YI
VQT5L20A(E)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-PX800G Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH W1014HM0 -YI VQT5L20A(E)

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! 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. cabinet or any other confined space.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model Number: AJ-PX800G 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! EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with: standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, and electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1>...
  • Page 5 For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH...
  • Page 6 f SDXC 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 registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Selecting audio input signals Read this first! Adjusting the recording level Chapter 1 Overview Selecting the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function Adjusting image quality Before using the camera Detail function Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) Skin tone function RB gain control function Chroma setting function...
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 10 Network Connection Changing thumbnails Shot mark Network connection Text memo Deleting clips Available functions Operating environment Restoring clips Reconnecting incomplete clips Preparing for connection Copying clips For wireless LAN Setting clip metadata For wired LAN Formatting a P2 card For 4G/LTE Formatting SD memory cards Network settings...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter.

  • Page 10: Before Using The Camera

    7 This product includes software licensed under MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE. For details (These details are originally provided in English.) on 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: Setting The Region Of Use (Setting The Frame Frequency, Etc.)

    Chapter 1 Overview — Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) When the camera is shipped, the region of use is not set. Before you use the camera for the first time, follow the steps below to change the setting to the frame frequency of the region of use.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Shoulder strap (page 38) Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 16) NOTE t After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly. – 12 –...

  • Page 13: Use Of The Camera On A System

    For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards that are not described in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Expanded configuration devices You can also use the following devices in addition to the basic configuration devices.

  • Page 14: 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 the SmartUI are also described.

  • Page 15: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section

    Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section Power supply and accessory mounting section 1 <POWER> switch (page 48) Switch on/off the power. 2 Battery release lever (page 27) Pull this battery release lever down to release the battery. 3 Battery holder (page 27) Mount the Anton/Bauer battery.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section 16 <LENS> terminal (page 30) Connect the lens connection cable. For a detailed description of the lens used, refer to the Operating Instructions for the lens. 17 Tripod mount (page 38) Attach the tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 (optional) when mounting the camera on the tripod.

  • Page 17: Audio (Input) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Description of parts — Audio (input) function section Audio (input) function section 1 <MIC IN> terminal (page 36) Connect the microphone (optional). f The phantom microphone can also be used. To use this, set [ON] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [FRONT MIC POWER].

  • Page 18: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Description of parts — Audio (output) function section Audio (output) function section 1 <MONITOR> dial Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones. 2 Internal speaker During recording, EE audio can be monitored, and during playback, playback audio can be monitored. Audio from the speaker automatically disappears when earphones are connected to the <PHONES>...

  • Page 19: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording (camera unit) 5 6 7 8 1 <ND FILTER> dial (page 49) Select the filter to suit the brightness of the subject. <1><CLEAR>: Does not use the ND filter.

  • Page 20: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section (Recording Unit)

    Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section - The subject is a high-contrast scene. 8 <WHITE BAL> switch (pages 54, 55) Select the method for adjustment of the white balance. <PRST>: Set the switch to this position when you have no time or are otherwise unable to adjust the white balance. f The factory setting is 3200 K.
  • Page 21 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 22: 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 117) f When the setting menu is displayed, navigate through the setting menu pages to select and set items. Turning the jog dial button toward the bottom moves the cursor toward the bottom.

  • Page 23: 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 1 <GENLOCK IN> terminal (pages 93, 93) Input reference signal terminal when the genlock is on the camera unit or when externally locking the time code.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Smartui Display ([Home] Screen)

    Chapter 2 Description of parts — SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) NDF SLAVE P -REC MEDIA BATT 1 Media remaining space indicator bar Displays the remaining free space in the P2 card using a 7-segment display. Each segment is equivalent to three minutes, and the decreasing P2 card remaining time is indicated by the segments going out one segment at a time.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 3 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 27: Power Supply

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or external DC power supply can be used as the camera’s power supply. Using batteries Connection of the following batteries to the camera has been verified. r Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140 DIONIC HC r IDX batteries ENDURA10...

  • Page 28: Using External Dc Power Supply

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Using V-mount type batteries Mount the V-mount type battery plate. As shown in the figure, insert and slide in the direction of the arrow. Release lever Mount the V-mount type battery plate. Slide in the direction of the arrow. Set the battery type.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply DC IN +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, the power supply from the external DC power supply has priority. The battery may be removed while using the external DC power supply.

  • Page 30: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Lens lever Mark Mount cap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cable clamp <LENS> terminal Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens to mount the lens.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens For a normal lens Approximately 3 m Mount the lens on the camera. Make sure to connect the lens cable. Set the lens aperture to manual, and fully open the iris. Place the lens flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an appropriate image output level.

  • Page 32: White Shading Compensation

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens The [FB ADJ. OK!] message is displayed on the viewfinder screen when the adjustment has completed. The [FB ADJ. ERROR!] message is displayed on the viewfinder screen when the adjustment has not been performed correctly. In such a case, check the conditions of the subject and lighting, open the iris again, and perform adjustment again.

  • Page 33: Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (Cac)

    Indicated Compatible Lens Part No. on Camera XA16X 8A-XB4 XA16x 8A-XB4 NOTE t For details on additions and modifications to lenses compatible with the chromatic aberration compensation function, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 33 –...
  • Page 34 Insert the SD memory card written with the chromatic aberration compensation data you downloaded from our website into the camera. For details on downloading, refer to the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] → [CAC FILE]. (Fig. 1) The list of CAC files on the SD memory card is displayed.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera Fig. 1 Set to [OFF] using main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL]. In [LIST/DELETE], select the lens part no. you want to delete and press the jog dial button (or the <SET> button). (Fig. 1) A confirmation screen is displayed.

  • Page 36: Preparing For Audio Input

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Using front microphone Attach microphones such as the microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional), AG-MC200G (optional), etc. Viewfinder clamping screw Viewfinder Microphone holder <MIC IN>...

  • Page 37: Using Audio Devices

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices a: <AUDIO IN CH1/3> terminal b: <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal c: <LINE>/<MIC> switch Connect the audio equipment to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3> or <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal of the camera with the XLR cable. According to the channel to which the XLR cable is connected, switch the input signal to [REAR] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI.

  • Page 38: Mounting Accessories

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting accessories Attaching a tripod When attaching the camera to a tripod, use the tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 (optional). Tripod adaptor Pan head Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. (Fig. 1) Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor.

  • Page 39: Attaching The Rain Cover

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Attaching the rain cover The figure below shows an example of use of the rain cover SHAN-RC700. Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener – 39 –...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Terminal To The External Recording Start/Stop Switch

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal to the external recording start/stop switch Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal to 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 41: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The value of the time is recorded to content (clips) and affects the thumbnail playback order. Before recording, be sure to check and set the date and time zone.

  • Page 42: P2 Card

    Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card P2 card Inserting a P2 card When using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 41) A microP2 card adaptor AJ-P2AD1G (optional) is required when using a microP2 memory card. Eject button P2 card access LED Slot cover...

  • Page 43: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of P2 card. (page 199) t Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 43 –...

  • Page 44: Cps (Content Protection System)

    Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card r P2 card recording times (Example when a 64 GB card is used) System mode Recording format (codec) Recording time AVC-Intra 100 Approx. 64 min (30PN, 25PN) 1080i/P AVC-LongG 25 Approx. 256 min (30PN, 25PN) AVC-LongG 12 Approx.

  • Page 45: How To Handle Data Recorded On P2 Cards

    “P2 Viewer Plus” software. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t Follow the steps below to use general IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer the data to a computer. However, be sure to use P2 Viewer Plus when bringing data back to a P2 card.

  • Page 46: Tally Lamp

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Tally lamp Tally lamp The tally lamp will flash when the camera is in the following status. f When there is no remaining battery (once per second) f The P2 card has less free space to record and the battery level is low (one time per second) f The P2 card has been removed while being accessed (four times per second) f The P2 card has no more space to record (four times per second) f When warnings such as a system error or recording abnormality are displayed (four times per second)

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Shooting

    Shooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording.

  • Page 48: Basic Procedures

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Basic procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting. Before you actually leave for shooting, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly after making preparations. (page 191) Preparation Power supply setup to P2 card insertion Fig.

  • Page 49: For Shooting

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures For shooting White/black balance adjustment to completion of recording For shooting, use the following steps. a: <ND FILTER> dial b: <REC> button c: <SHUTTER> switch d: <AUTO W/B BAL> switch e: <WHITE BAL> switch Switch the <ND FILTER>...

  • Page 50: Standard Recording

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Standard recording Press the <REC> button to start recording of video and audio on the P2 card. Data consisting of video and audio (including additional information) generated by a single shooting action is called a “clip”. <REC>...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures r Resolution: 1920×1080 Setting Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [1080-59.94i/P] [AVC-I100/30PN] — 1080/30PN Native [AVC-G50/30PN] [AVC-G25/30PN] [AVC-G12/30PN] [AVC-I100/24PN] 1080/24PN Native [AVC-G50/24PN] [AVC-G25/24PN] [AVC-G12/24PN] [1080-59.94i] [AVC-I100/60i] — 1080/60i [AVC-I50/60i] [AVC-G50/60i] [AVC-G25/60i] [AVC-G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD/60i] [1080-50i/P] [AVC-I100/25PN] —...

  • Page 52: Adjustable Settings When Shooting

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Adjustable settings when shooting Configure the settings as necessary before you start shooting. Focus assist function The focus assist function enables you to focus the target easily. Expanded display in the viewfinder, focus in red display (display with the contours of the image in red), and focus bar display are available. Expanded display [EXPAND] Set to [EXPAND] in the main menu →...

  • Page 53: Level Gauge Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Level gauge function A level gauge that indicates the horizontal and vertical inclinations of the camera recorder can be displayed in the viewfinder. Horizontal direction Example) When correcting the inclination towards the left Vertical direction Example) When correcting the downward inclination Orange lines will be displayed when inclined.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The White And Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Shooting — 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 image quality, adjust in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) → ABB (black balance adjustment) → AWB (white balance adjustment).

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance When you have no time to adjust the white balance f Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <PRST>. The value can be changed to 3200 K, 5600 K, or the user-specified variable value by pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side, and while the color temperature is displayed, pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL>...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance r Message displayed in the viewfinder Status Message Remark During adjustment [ABB ACTIVE] f The adjusted value is automatically stored in Adjustment completed [ABB OK] memory. NOTE t During black balance adjustment, the aperture is set to automatically shut out light. t During recording, black balance cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 57: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speed Switch the <SHUTTER> switch to set the shutter speed in the shutter mode. <SHUTTER> switch Press the <SHUTTER> switch positioned at <OFF> towards the <ON> side. Press the <SHUTTER>...

  • Page 58: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the synchro scan mode Perform the following steps to operate. Jog dial button <SHUTTER> switch Press the <SHUTTER> switch from <ON> towards the <SEL> side to set the camera to synchro scan mode [S/S]. Change the setting value of the synchro scan shutter.

  • Page 59: Flash Band Compensation (Fbc) Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — 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. Change over time Flash firing Shot image...

  • Page 60: Assigning Functions To User Buttons

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Assigning functions to USER buttons Assigning functions to USER buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the <USER MAIN>, <USER1>, <USER2>, and lens <RET> buttons. Set each function to be assigned in the main menu → [USER SW], [USER MAIN], [USER1], [USER2], [RET SW]. In the factory settings, [Y GET] is assigned to the <USER MAIN>...

  • Page 61: Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD). When [LVL] is set to [AUTO] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI, the recording level of audio channels 1/2/3/4 is automatically adjusted. Also, you can adjust the level manually by setting it to [MANU].

  • Page 62: Adjusting Image Quality

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality Adjusting image quality The image quality of the video to be recorded can be set in the main menu → [SCENE FILE]. To change “Advanced settings”, measuring equipment such as vector scope is necessary. Detail function This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images.

  • Page 63: Rb Gain Control Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality RB gain control function This function makes settings to add or reduce intensity of red and blue colors according to the position of the <WHITE BAL> switch. The function works when the switch is at the <PRST> position or when automatic white balance is active. It does not work when auto tracking white balance is activated.

  • Page 64: Color Correction Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 15 phases in an image. It can be set to individual color hue. Yl-R-R R-R-Mg Yl-R R-Mg Yl-Yl-R [(PHASE)] G-Yl Mg-B...

  • Page 65: High Color Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality r Advanced settings Configure the settings in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [KNEE SETTING]. f When the <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch is set to <ON>, and [ON] is selected in the main menu → [SW MODE] → [AUTO KNEE SW] [A.KNEE RESPONSE]: Sets the speed of response.

  • Page 66: Special Recording Functions

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Special recording functions You can use special recording functions such as pre-recording and loop recording by setting the menu. Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a fixed amount of time (approx. 3 seconds during HD recording, and approx. 7 seconds during SD recording) before recording is actually started.

  • Page 67: One-Shot Recording

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions One-shot recording Recording takes place once for the set amount of time. Set all items in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE]. Select [ONE SHOT] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [RECORDING]. Set the time with [ONE SHOT TIME] in the main menu →...

  • Page 68: One-Clip Recording

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions One-clip recording You can record a single recording (from start to stop of recording) not as one clip but as a clip integrating several recordings. Record start Record start Record start First recording Second recording Nth recording Record stop...

  • Page 69: Simultaneous Recording

    (As of September 2014) f Refer to the support desk at the following website for the latest information on software whose operability has been confirmed. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Simultaneous recording This function records the same video onto two P2 cards when the two P2 cards are inserted into two slots.

  • Page 70: Recording Check Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Recording check function f After recording ends, press the <RET> button of the lens to automatically play back approximately three seconds of video and audio of the last clip. In this way, you can check whether video has been recorded properly. After playback, the camera is again ready to start recording. f The [REC CHECK] function can be assigned to the USER button.

  • Page 71: Multi Formats

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals This camera can record HD (1080i/P, 1080i, 720P) signals in a combined format of AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG, and DVCPRO HD codecs, and can record SD (480i/576i) signals in a combined format of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV codecs. Recording and shooting signals can be selected in the main menu →...
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Standard recording Pre-recording Interval recording [AVC-I100/60P] — [AVC-I100/30PN] — — — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I100/24PN] — — — [AVC-I50/60P] — [720-59.94P] [AVC-G50/60P] — — [24BIT] [AVC-G25/60P] —...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] One-shot recording Loop recording One-clip recording [AVC-I100/60P] — [AVC-I100/30PN] — — — — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I100/24PN] — — — — [AVC-I50/60P] — [720-59.94P] [AVC-G50/60P] —...

  • Page 74: List Of Recording Settings And Recording Functions

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function Dual codec recording Simultaneous [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] recording HD proxy* SD proxy* [AVC-I100/60P] — [AVC-I100/30PN] — — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I100/24PN] — — [AVC-I50/60P] — — [720-59.94P] [AVC-G50/60P] —...

  • Page 75: Recording/Playback And Output Format List

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Selecting video output from each terminal Monitor output setting ([SET02:MON/HDMI FORMAT] screen of Video output SmartUI)* [LINE&FREQ] <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> [MON] [HDMI] <MON OUT> terminal <HDMI> terminal terminal [AUTO] [1080i/720P] 1080/59.94i (HD SDI) 1080/59.94i [1080-59.94i/P] [480i] [480P]...
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Setting <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] Video format Audio [AVC-I100/50P] [AVC-I50/50P] [AVC-G50/50P] 720/50P 720/50P [AVC-G25/50P] [720-50P] Disabled [AVC-G12/50P] [AVC-I100/25PN] 720/25PN Native 720/25P over 50P 2:2 [DVCPRO HD/50P] 720/50P 720/50P [60i] 480/60i...

  • Page 77: Dual Codec Recording

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Dual codec recording Recording in different formats for main recording and sub recording can be performed on the camera. For sub recording, you can select HD proxy in AVC-LongG 6 format with 1920×1080 resolution, or SD proxy from three types (1080i) and two types (720P) with different resolution.

  • Page 78: Recording The Proxy Data

    Approx. 78 min [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.) Checking the proxy data f The indicator is displayed for the material clips with the proxy data recorded.

  • Page 79: Error Displays About Proxy Data Recordings

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording - [DELETE] - [REPAIR CLIP] - [RE-CONNECTION] - [COPY] - [EXCH. THUMBNAIL] - Adding and deleting [TEXT MEMO] and [SHOT MARK] Playback is possible. On these devices, clips with proxy data made of linked multiple clips are displayed as individual incomplete clips Checking detailed information of the proxy data Operation methods and panels may differ by version.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Error displays Behavior and cause Action to take (Viewfinder) [SD WR ERR] Proxy data recording to the SD memory card will stop, but Check the status of the SD memory card and insert a recording to the P2 card will continue.

  • Page 81: Handling Setting Data

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Handling setting data Setting data file configuration [F1:] to [F6:] scene files can be saved internally on the camera according to scene file numbers. Scene file data ([F1:] to [F6:]) can be saved as a file, and up to eight files can be saved on the SD memory card at a time, which can be loaded and used.

  • Page 82: Performing Operations On Sd Memory Cards

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Insert the SD memory card into the SD memory card slot with the label side of the card upward, and close the slot cover. NOTE t Before inserting the SD memory card, confirm that the orientation of the SD memory card is correct. If the SD memory card is hard to insert, it may be reversed or upside-down.

  • Page 83: How To Use Scene File Data

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Loading written user data Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] → [USER FILE]. The confirmation screen is displayed. If [SYSTEM RESTART] is displayed on the confirmation screen, the camera will restart after reading out is complete. Select [YES] and press the <SET>...

  • Page 84: How To Restore The Scene File Or Menu Setting Status To The Factory Settings

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Select [YES] and press the <SET> button (or the jog dial button). The selected scene file is restored to the factory settings. Changing the scene file title Select the scene file to change the title in [FILE] in the [CAM02:SCENE FILE] screen of SmartUI and press the <SET> button (or the jog dial button).
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Saving and loading user files Select [SAVE] or [LOAD] in the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] → [USER FILE]. The operations onward are the same as for scene files. – 85 –...

  • Page 86: Selection Of External Reference Signal And Generator Lock Setting

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting Locking the video signal to the external reference signal The video signal output from the camera can be locked to the reference signal supplied from an external source. The camera can receive external reference signals from the <GENLOCK IN>...

  • Page 87: Setting The Time Data

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting the time data The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date and time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in the frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata files.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Recording TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] VITC [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-I50/60P] [AVC-G50/60P] Recording run/free run* [AVC-G25/60P] — [DF]/[NDF] Same value as LTC [AVC-G12/60P] 30 frames [720-59.94P] [AVC-I100/30PN] [DVCPRO HD/60P] Recording run/free run* [AVC-I100/24PN] —...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Output TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] TC OUT LTC, VITC of HD SDI [DVCPRO50/60i] [60i] [480-59.94i] [DVCPRO/60i] LTC is output. None [30P] [DV/60i] [DVCPRO50/50i] [50i] [576-50i] [DVCPRO/50i] LTC is output. None [25P] [DV/50i]...

  • Page 90: User Bits Settings

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Output UB [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] UB for TC OUT LTC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I50/60i] [AVC-G50/60i] [1080-59.94i] — LTC UB is output. LTC UB is output. VITC UB is output.

  • Page 91: How To Input User Bits

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data How to input user bits By setting user bits, information such as memos (date, time) up to eight digits long (hexadecimal) can be recorded. HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT NDF SLABE P -REC AUDIO MEDIA SET UP...

  • Page 92: Setting The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Frame rate information recorded on user bits Saving the frame rate values for the image information shot/saved according to the frame rate set in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] to user bits allows you to use the editor (personal computer editing software).

  • Page 93: Externally Locking The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Time code function during battery replacement Even during battery replacement, the backup mechanism functions, allowing the time code generator to continue operating. When each item of the system mode has been changed, the time code of free run may shift. Turn on the power again, check the time code, and reset it, if necessary.

  • Page 94: Supplying The Time Code Externally

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Input a reference time code and reference video signal that are in a phase relationship (that conforms to time code specifications) to the <TC IN/OUT> terminal and the <GENLOCK IN> terminal. The built-in time code generator is locked to the reference time code. When approximately ten seconds has elapsed after locking, the external lock status will be held even if the reference time code from the external device is disconnected.

  • Page 95: Connecting And Setting The Genlock And Time Code Input/Output

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output The relationship of the connecting and settings between the genlock and time code input/output is shown in the table. When the genlock input and the camera output phase match, l is displayed, and when they do not match, × is displayed. r When the camera recording format is 1080i/P, 1080i Image and standard signals VIDEO...

  • Page 96: Convenient Shooting Functions

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Convenient shooting functions Scan reverse shooting Set [ON] in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] → [SCAN REVERSE] to display and record the image in vertically or horizontally reverse. Zebra patterns display The camera can display two types of zebra patterns. When the <ZEBRA>...

  • Page 97: Displaying Frame Marker

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Displaying frame marker Displays when [ON] is set in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FRAME MARK]. Set the angle of view in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FRAME SIG]. Set the outside level in the main menu →...

  • Page 98: Chapter 5 Playback

    Playback Chapter 5 Data including additional information such as images, audio, text memo, and metadata that are created from one shooting are saved as a clip. You can play back and edit clips with the camera.

  • Page 99: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    Chapter 5 Playback — Normal and variable speed playback Normal and variable speed playback Playback of clips can be performed on the thumbnail screen. To display the thumbnail screen, press the <THUMBNAIL> button. r Normal speed playback Color playback images can be viewed on the viewfinder by pressing the <PLAY/PAUSE> button. Likewise, color playback images can be viewed on a color video monitor connected to the monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT/IN (OP)>, <HDMI>...

  • Page 100: Thumbnail Operations

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a group of data created from one shooting session, which includes additional information such as images, audio, text memo, and metadata that are created from one shooting. The following operations can be performed while viewing the clip thumbnails displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Page 101 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Displayed in white when the 4G/LTE USB modem is not connected. (White) Displayed in yellow when the 4G/LTE USB modem is connected. Signal strength is displayed with yellow bars. (Yellow) Displayed in red when there is a problem with the connection of 4G/LTE USB modem. (Red) NOTE t When remote control is possible in an IP connection, “R”...

  • Page 102: Selecting Thumbnails

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations 19 Thumbnail scroll bar Indicates which part of the whole thumbnail is currently being viewed. Selecting thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected on the thumbnail screen. Selecting clips You can select multiple clips randomly. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor over the desired clip.

  • Page 103: Changing Thumbnails

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Setting the clip information display You can customize the clip information display contents according to your preference. Select [DATA DISPLAY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [THUMBNAIL SETUP]. Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on the item you want to set. Press the <SET>...

  • Page 104: Shot Mark

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Add text memos to images to be changed. For details on adding text memos, refer to “Text memo recording function” (page 70). Select [TEXT MEMO CLIPS] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [REPOSITION] and display the thumbnails of clips with text memos. Move the cursor over the clip where you want to change the thumbnail and press the <SET>...
  • Page 105 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Playing back from the text memo position Thumbnail display Display still image linked to text memo The cursor moves down Selected number (blue) and total number (white) of text memo clips Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Select [TEXT MEMO CLIPS] in the main menu →...

  • Page 106: Deleting Clips

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations NOTE t In clip division and copying using the text memo, the area copied may be automatically modified and copied depending on the recording method of the clip. Deleting clips Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor over the clip to be deleted, and press the <SET> button to select the clip. Select [DELETE] in the main menu →...

  • Page 107: Setting Clip Metadata

    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 website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ For details on SD memory cards to be used, refer to “Cautions when using SD memory cards” (page 21).
  • Page 108 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations f Upload starts. f Uploaded metadata is retained even if the power is turned off. f For confirmation of uploaded data, refer to “Checking and modifying uploaded metadata” (page 108). NOTE t While displaying metadata names, press the cursor button (I) to switch to file name display. (Fig. 2) Press the cursor button (Y) to return to metadata name display.

  • Page 109: Formatting A P2 Card

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Selecting the [CARD SERIAL] recording When [ON] is selected in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [REC META DATA] → [CARD SERIAL], the function that records the serial number of the P2 card as metadata (text memo without offset) is enabled. Initializing the metadata setting Select [INITIALIZE] in the main menu →...
  • Page 110 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Clip properties Select [CLIP PROPERTY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. 1 Clip information Displays the indicators added to the clip and the number of added text memos. mark will be displayed if the P2 card in which the clip is recorded is write-protected. 2 Clip number NOTE t For clips that cannot be played back, the number and the unplayable indicator are displayed in red.
  • Page 111 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations NOTE t To delete each item in [LOCATION] (shooting location data) of [SHOOT], the item cannot be deleted alone. By setting the [ALTITUDE] item to empty, other [LONGITUDE] and [LATITUDE] items are collectively deleted. t Metadata of clips with (incomplete clip indicator) cannot be repaired.
  • Page 112 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Write-protected mark mark appears when the P2 card is write-protected. 2 P2 card status (remaining capacity) The remaining memory capacity of the P2 card is shown as a bar graph and percentage. The bar graph indicator moves to the left as the remaining capacity decreases.
  • Page 113 Visit the following website for conditions where manual authentication is valid. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The encrypted microP2 memory card is not recognized on the SD card slot in a computer. t If the card is unable to be recognized, authenticate with the correct password, or format the card and use it as recording media, or remove it from the camera.
  • Page 114 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations [SD STANDARD] Indicates whether an SD memory card is formatted according to the SD/SDHC/SDXC standard. f [SUPPORTED]: Complies with SD/SDHC/SDXC standards f [NOT SUPPORTED]: Does not comply with SD/SDHC/SDXC standards [USED] Used capacity (bytes) [BLANK] Available space (bytes) [TOTAL]...

  • Page 115: Chapter 6 Menu Operations

    Menu Operations Chapter 6 This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu.

  • Page 116: Setting Menu Structure

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure Setting menu structure Menu types and how to open them Menu type How to open [USER MENU] In the main menu → [USER MENU SEL], you can select Displayed by pressing the <MENU> button. the desired items and pages and register to [USER MENU].

  • Page 117: Setting Menu Display

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Setting menu display Setting menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. The menu is divided into the main menu, submenu, and setting item menu. Set data are written and saved in the internal memory of the camera.

  • Page 118: Setting [User Menu]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Press the jog dial button (or the <SET> button). f The confirmation screen is displayed depending on the menu item. Select the process using the cursor buttons (`/{/Y/I), and press the <SET> button. A checkmark is placed in front of the set item.

  • Page 119: Menu List

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [SCENE FILE] Configure the settings regarding scene files. This menu is used to set fine image quality settings of the camera images, select scene files, and read/write scene file data to the internal memory. These menu items cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
  • Page 120 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SKIN TONE DTL C] Selects the skin tone table that will display the skin tone detail. Create the skin tone table with [DETECT TABLE]. You can shoot smoother skin tones by displaying the skin tone detail.
  • Page 121 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [B Gain] Displays the Bch output when the <WHITE BAL> switch is at the <A> position and automatic white balance is working, or when it is preset. Also, in automatic white balance operation, the color can be changed on the Bch axis by changing the output of Bch.
  • Page 122 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [R-Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between red and magenta. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [Mg (SAT)] Corrects magenta color saturation. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the magenta hue. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [Mg-B (SAT)]...
  • Page 123 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [Yl-R-R (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between “colors between yellow and red” and red. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [MASTER PED] Sets the master pedestal. [−200]…[200] f Factory setting: [16] [RGB BLACK CONTROL [R PED] Sets the Rch pedestal level.

  • Page 124: [System Mode]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [HI-COLOR SW] Turns the mode that expands the color dynamic range [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [HI-COLOR LVL] Selects the level of the mode that expands the color dynamic range. [1]…[32] f Factory setting: [32] [WHITE CLIP SETTING]...

  • Page 125: [User Sw]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER SW] Set the function to be assigned to the USER button and the <RET> button of the lens. Item Description of settings [USER MAIN] Sets the function to be assigned to the <USER MAIN> button. [INHIBIT], [LEVEL GAUGE], [LEVEL GAUGE RESET], [WFM], [D.ZOOM x2], [D.ZOOM x4], [DRS], [FBC], [S.GAIN], [ATW], [ATW LOCK], [SPOTLIGHT], [BACKLIGHT], [Y GET], [PUSH AF], [PRE REC], [TEXT MEMO], [SHOT MARK], [SLOT SEL], [AUDIO MON SEL], [REC CHECK], [USB MODE],...

  • Page 126: [Recording Setup]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [FOCUS ASSIST MODE] Sets the operation mode of the focus assist function. [EXPAND]: The center of the viewfinder is displayed enlarged. [IN RED]: Outlines the contour of the video in red. f Factory setting: [EXPAND] [EXPAND MODE] Selects the method to cancel expanded display when [EXPAND] is selected in [FOCUS ASSIST MODE].
  • Page 127 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [START DELAY] Selects whether to delay the recording start time by approximately one second when performing interval recording or one-short recording. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [PRE REC] Selects whether to perform pre-recording.

  • Page 128: [Clip]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [INITIALIZE] Deletes all loaded metadata and initializes. [PROPERTY] Checks and corrects loaded metadata. [LANGUAGE] Sets the language used to display metadata. (Only when [NTSC(J)] is selected as the region of use) [ENGLISH], [JAPANESE] [CLIP] This item is used to perform various tasks, such as playing back, deleting, copying clips, and editing metadata, while checking the thumbnails of the...
  • Page 129 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CPS PASSWORD] Sets the CPS encrypted password of the microP2 memory card. [LOAD]: Loads CPS password from an SD memory card. [SET]: Enters the CPS password. [DELETE]: Deletes the password saved to the device, and disables encrypted formats. [SD CARD] Displays SD memory card information.

  • Page 130: [Audio Setup]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [STORAGE COPY [VERIFY] Sets whether to verify or not when exporting in USB host mode. [ON]: Verifies. SETUP] [OFF]: Does not verify. [AUDIO SETUP] Configure the settings regarding audio input/output. Item Description of settings [INPUT SETTING]...

  • Page 131: [In/Out Sel]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [LIMITER CH1] Enables/disables the limiter for audio channel 1. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [LIMITER CH2] Enables/disables the limiter for audio channel 2. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [LIMITER CH3] Enables/disables the limiter for audio channel 3.

  • Page 132: [Network Setup]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TC IN/OUT SEL] Selects whether to use the <TC IN/OUT> terminal for input or for output. [TC OUT]: Uses as output. [TC IN]: Uses as input. f Factory setting: [TC OUT] [TC OUT] Sets the type of time code output from the <TC IN/OUT>...

  • Page 133: [Display Setup]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP]. f Factory setting: [0.0.0.0] [DHCP SERVER] Sets whether to use the DHCP SERVER function when connected via wired LAN. (Mutually exclusive with [DHCP] setting) [ENABLE]: Uses the DHCP SERVER function.
  • Page 134 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [ZEBRA2] Sets on/off of zebra pattern 2 and selects the type. [ON], [SPOT], [OFF] f Factory setting: [SPOT] [CENTER MARK] Controls the center mark. [1]: + (large) [2]: Open center (large) [3]: + (small) [4]: Open center (small) [OFF]: Does not display.
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [WHITE BALANCE] Displays/hides the <WHITE BAL> switch position. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [ND] Displays/hides the set value of ND filter. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [EXTENDER] Displays/hides the lens extender.

  • Page 136: [Battery Setup]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [BATTERY SETUP] Configure the settings for the battery to use. Item Description of settings [BATTERY SELECT] Selects the battery to use. [HYTRON140], [DIONIC HC], [ENDURA10], [PAG L96e]: Detects the battery charge level according to the selected battery when the HYTRON140, DIONIC HC by Anton/Bauer, ENDURA10 (E-10) by IDX, or PAG L96e by PAG battery is selected.

  • Page 137: [Card Functions]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TYPE A END] Selects the end voltage in steps of 0.1 V when [TYPE A] is selected in the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP] → [BATTERY SELECT]. The [TYPE A] factory setting corresponds to the IDX ENDURA ELETE. [11.0V]…[15.0V] f Factory setting: [12.5V] [TYPE B FULL]...

  • Page 138: [Other Functions]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SD CARD PROPERTY] Displays the SD memory card status. The format condition, available space, etc. can be checked. [FORMAT SD CARD] Formats an SD memory card. [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Configure these items to make settings for reading/writing, initialization of user file data on the internal memory, and the camera settings. Item Description of settings [USER FILE]...

  • Page 139: [Diagnostic]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [DIAGNOSTIC] This menu is used to display the firmware version, product name, serial number, and operation time of the camera. Item Description of settings [VERSION] Displays the information of the camera. [MODEL NAME]: Displays the product name of the camera. [SERIAL NO.]: Displays the serial number of the camera.

  • Page 140: [Option Menu] List

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — [OPTION MENU] list [OPTION MENU] list [AREA SETTING] Select the region in which you use the camera. The following settings can be made on the [AREA SELECT] screen. [NTSC]: Selects an NTSC region other than Japan. [NTSC (J)]: Selects Japan.

  • Page 141: Chapter 7 Smartui Operation

    SmartUI operation Chapter 7 This chapter describes an 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 142: Smartui Basic Operations

    Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI basic operations SmartUI basic operations Buttons used with SmartUI 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 143: Smartui Menu Structure

    Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu structure SmartUI menu structure HOME CAMERA CAM01 : STATUS CAM02 : SCENE FILE AUDIO AUDIO AUD01 : LEVEL AUDIO AUD02 : INPUT AUD03 : MONI SETUP SETUP SET01 : TC/UB SETUP SET02 : MON/HDMI FORMAT SET03 : MON/HDMI SETUP SET04 : LCD –...

  • Page 144: Smartui Menu Operation Overview

    Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu operation overview SmartUI menu operation overview HOME HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT TCG[R] NDF R-RUN TCG[R] NDF R-RUN TCG[R] NDF R-RUN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 145: Smartui Menu List

    Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list SmartUI menu list [CAMERA] screen [CAM01:STATUS] Displays the camera image related status. CAMO1:STATUS CAC ACTIVE P3200K MF 64 Z467 1/60.0 SPOT F5.6 12dB 1 Chromatic aberration compensation function Displays whether the chromatic aberration compensation function is activated. Displayed only when the lens that supports the chromatic aberration compensation function is attached.
  • Page 146 Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [−] <FF/)> button Decreases the audio volume value of audio channel 2. <PLAY/PAUSE> button Increases the audio volume value of audio channel 2. [RST] Resets the audio volume of audio channel 1/2 to the user-preset value. <RESET>...

  • Page 147: [Setup] Screen

    Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [IN] The setting contents are the same as audio channel 1. <FF/)> button Selects the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 4. [LVL] The setting contents are the same as audio channel 1.
  • Page 148 Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [TC_MD] [F-RUN] Selects the advance setting mode for the built-in time code Use this function to advance the time code continuously, generator. regardless of the P2 card recording operation. Set to this position to, for example, set the time code to the current time or externally lock the time code.
  • Page 149 Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list [SET02:MON/HDMI FORMAT] Sets the formats of video output from the <MON OUT> and <HDMI> terminals. Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [MON] [AUTO] (HDMI: [1080i/720P]) Sets the signal format type output from the <MON OUT> Displayed only in the HD mode.
  • Page 150 Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [→] Moves the item selection to the right. When the item selection moves to the right edge, it moves back to the left edge. [BACK LIGHT] [1]…[3]…[5] Sets the luminance of SmartUI.

  • Page 151: Chapter 8 Display

    Display Chapter 8 Details displayed on the viewfinder are described.

  • Page 152: Screen Status Display

    Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display Screen status display The viewfinder displays not only the video, but also the messages that indicate the camera settings and operation status, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra patterns, and other information. Configuration of status display on screen The screen displayed in normal status is displayed as shown below.
  • Page 153 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display f [UBG]: User bits value During playback, [UBR] is displayed. f [VUBG]: User bits value of VITC During playback, [VUBR] is displayed. NOTE t Display status of the counter value is held even when the power is turned off. t For [TCG] and [UBG], if they are locked to the input signal from the <TC IN/OUT>...
  • Page 154 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display 10 Remote control display in an IP connection The remote control status in an IP connection is displayed when main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [NETWORK FUNC] → [IP REMOTE] is set to [ENABLE]. f [IP REMOTE] (flashing): Displayed during connection waiting status in an IP connection.
  • Page 155 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display 24 Recommended ND filter display Displays the ND filter recommended for the current shooting conditions. 25 Camera warning, notification display area (pages 195, 156) 26 Automatic white balance abnormal display Displayed when the automatic white balance is abnormal during mode check. 27 Automatic black balance abnormal display Displayed when the automatic black balance is abnormal during mode check.

  • Page 156: Checking And Displaying The Shooting Status

    Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display f [SDI&]: Status where recording stop is being instructed for an external device Displays the 4G/LTE connection status. Displays at the 4G/LTE connection. Displays the strength of the signal reception in six levels. Displays the radio wave strength with the number of vertical bars.

  • Page 157: Mode Check Display

    Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display <DISP/MODE CHK>: <ON> <DISP/ <DISP/MODE Item Shooting Playback MODE CHK>: [OTHER DISPLAY] CHK>: <OFF> <CHK> [ALL] [PARTIAL] [USER] Chromatic aberration compensation — — function display 29 Lens extender display — — Flash band compensation function —...
  • Page 158 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display [LIMITER] [CH1/2/3/4] Displays the limiter settings of each channel. [LOWCUT] [CH1/2/3/4] Displays the lowcut filter status of each channel. [METER] [CH1/2/3/4] Displays the recording level of each channel. [USER SW] screen Displays the assignment status of each USER button. For details, refer to “Assigning functions to USER buttons” (page 60). [OTHER ASSIGN] [RET SW] Displays the assignment to the <RET>...

  • Page 159: Chapter 9 Connecting To External Devices

    Connecting to External Devices Chapter 9 This chapter describes the external devices that can be connected to the camera.

  • Page 160: Connecting To Video Equipment/Monitor

    Cables are optionally available. They are not supplied with the camera. Prepare the HDMI cable (optional) with double or more shielded. For the HDMI cable, using Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. 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.

  • Page 161: Connection Through The Terminal

    For the latest information on the driver, visit the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The camera supports only USB 2.0. Ensure your computer supports USB 2.0. t When connecting the camera to a computer via USB, ensure that no other device is connected to the computer via USB.
  • Page 162 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal Set [ON] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE]. f The camera is switched to the USB host mode. f During USB host mode, [USB STORAGE CONNECTED] is displayed in the center of the viewfinder. If hard disk drive is not connected properly, [USB STORAGE DISCONNECTED] is displayed.
  • Page 163 Use a storage device with sufficient capacity for copying. t Because the storage device is very sensitive, reading, and writing data may become invalid depending on your usage. Please note that Panasonic has no responsibility for data loss caused from a storage device failure or other defects and any direct or indirect damage related to these.
  • Page 164 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal Exporting to a storage device by card You can export to a storage device (write to a storage device from a P2 card) by P2 card. The copy results and the maximum number of items that can be copied vary depending on format type of the storage device.
  • Page 165 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal t To copy to a [TYPE S] storage device, one or more partitions are required. You can either format the storage device to [FAT] or perform copying after creating a partition through the export process.
  • Page 166 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal NOTE t For [TYPE S] storage devices, you can switch between the partition name and serial name display using the cursor buttons. t If there is an invalid partition in [P2STORE], the partition information is displayed in gray. t The remaining free space of the corresponding partition can be checked in the main menu →...
  • Page 167 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal <SET> <EXIT> Open the explorer screen. Partitions or folders are displayed in a list. Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on the partition or folder you want to display on the thumbnail screen, and press the <SET>...
  • Page 168 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal NOTE t You can change the thumbnail screen display if necessary. t The 1001st clips onwards are not displayed. Displaying clip information You can display metadata of clips saved in a storage device. The procedure to display is the same as that of the P2 card clip properties. In the storage device thumbnail screen, move the cursor to the target clip.

  • Page 169: Connecting To The Remote Control Unit (Aj-Rc10G)

    Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) f Connect the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional) to remote-control some functions. f When you connect AJ-RC10G and set the <POWER> switches of the camera and AJ-RC10G to <ON>, the camera automatically enters the remote control mode.
  • Page 170 For details on the current from the <REMOTE> terminal, refer to “Details of the connector signals” (page 207). t For the software version of AJ-RC10G, use Ver.1.20 or higher. For the updated versions of AJ-RC10G software, refer to the support information for P2 in the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 170 –...

  • Page 171: 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 172: Connecting To The Remote Operation Panel (Ak-Hrp200G)

    Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) f You can remotely control some functions by connecting the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) via IP connection. f When you connect AK-HRP200G via wired LAN and perform network settings of the camera and the AK-HRP200G, the camera automatically enters the remote control mode.

  • Page 173: Chapter 10 Network Connection

    Network Connection Chapter 10 This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network.

  • Page 174: Network Connection

    Web browser A Web browser is required to perform web control. f For the latest information on the supported browsers, visit the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Media player QuickTime is required for proxy video playback. f For the latest information on the versions that are operation tested, visit the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/...

  • Page 175: Preparing For Connection

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Preparing for connection Preparing for connection For wireless LAN Connect the wireless module AJ-WM30 (optional) to the camera. Wireless module fixing part Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Remove the screw from the wireless module fixing part. (Fig. 2) Attach the wireless module securely to the <USB2.0>...

  • Page 176: For Wired Lan

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Preparing for connection For wired LAN Connect a LAN cable. LAN cable (optional) Connect the LAN cable to the <LAN> terminal on the rear side. For 4G/LTE Attach the 4G/LTE USB modem (optional) to the camera. <USB2.0>...
  • Page 177 For the USB 2.0 extension cable (optional), using a cable of A type male/female, 0.5 m or shorter, and with double shielding process for noise suppression is recommended. t For details on 4G/LTE USB modem that can be connected, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/4glte.html – 177 –...

  • Page 178: Network Settings

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings Network settings To use wireless LAN or wired LAN, configuration of each setting is required. Configure the settings according to the function to use. When the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [STORAGE], the network function cannot be used. Wireless LAN settings This section describes the settings to connect the camera to mobile devices (iPad/iPhone), computers, or wireless access point via wireless LAN.
  • Page 179 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings Select [WLAN] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [NETWORK SEL]. If the setting is changed, the camera will restart as necessary. Enter information on the wireless access point to connect to. Select [MANUAL] in [SSID INPUT MODE].

  • Page 180: Wired Lan Settings

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings r SSID connection destination list screen 1 Selection status A checkmark [l] is displayed on the currently selected SSID. (This does not show the connection status). 2 SSID The SSID list registered in the detected SSID and the connection history is displayed. SSIDs are displayed in order from the one with the strongest signal.
  • Page 181 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings - [Subnet mask]: Enter the same value as that of the camera. - [Default gateway]: Enter the same address as that of the camera. - [Preferred DNS server]/[Alternate DNS server]: Not necessarily to be entered. (For Mac OS) f When [DHCP SERVER] is set to [ENABLE] on the camera [Configure IPv4]: Select [Using DHCP].

  • Page 182: Network Function

    Enter up to 31 characters for a user account, and characters between 6 and 15 for a password. For information on P2 Browser, refer to the User Guide of “P2 Web Application” on the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.html NOTE t When [NETWORK SEL] is [OFF] or set to [4G/LTE], the P2 browse function cannot be used.

  • Page 183: P2 Playlist Edit Function Setting

    Enter up to 31 characters for a user account name, and characters between 6 and 15 for a password. For information on P2 Playlist Editor, refer to the User Guide of “P2 Web Application” on the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.html NOTE t When [NETWORK SEL] is [OFF] or set to [4G/LTE], the P2 playlist editing function cannot be used.
  • Page 184 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function - IP address - Port number: 49152 t Use Ver3.00.00 or later versions of AK-HRP200G. t For details on the operations of ROP setup software, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AK-HRP200G. t Use Ver3.0.0.0 or later versions of ROP setup software.

  • Page 185: Using Ftp Client Function

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Using FTP client function To use the FTP client function, network configuration (wireless LAN, wired LAN) and FTP client settings are necessary in advance. FTP client function setting By connecting the camera to network using wireless LAN (wireless access point connection), 4G/LTE, or wired LAN, you can transfer clips to a server device on the network.

  • Page 186: Ftp Server Folder List (Ftp Explorer Screen)

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen) The information and subfolder list of folders in the FTP server can be displayed. You can also display the thumbnail list of a desired CONTENTS folder (folder storing clips of P2 card).

  • Page 187: Deleting Clips On The Ftp Server

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Cursor button operation on the FTP explorer screen I: Contents of the subfolder at the cursor position are displayed. Y: Contents of higher-level folder to the current folder are displayed. `/{: The cursor moves. <SHIFT>...

  • Page 188: Writing Back From An Ftp Server To A P2 Card (Copy)

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Select a clip to be transferred. Select [FTP] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY]. If you copy only proxy recording, select [FTP(PROXY)] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY]. The folders of FTP server are displayed.

  • Page 189: Writing Back From An Ftp Server To An Sd Memory Card (Import)

    Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Select the transfer destination folder using the cursor buttons. Press the <SET> button while pressing the <SHIFT> button (<MULTI SEL>) to create a new folder in the current folder list. Numbers that indicate date and time are automatically entered as the name of the new folder.

  • Page 190: Chapter 11 Maintenance And Inspection

    Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 11 Inspect the various parts of the camera before shooting. Maintenance of the camera or error messages are also described in this chapter.

  • Page 191: Inspections Before Shooting

    Chapter 11 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 5 9 9 min 2 1 9 9 min D R S...
  • Page 192 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Press the <THUMBNAIL> button to switch to the thumbnail screen, and from the thumbnail, playback the clip you just recorded. Ensure that the clip plays back properly. If two cards are inserted in the P2 card slots, press the USER button to which [SLOT SEL] is assigned and switch the target P2 card.
  • Page 193 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Set the [TC_MD] to [R-RUN]. Press the <HOME> button to display the [HOME] screen of SmartUI. Press the <REC> button. Ensure that the number in the counter display changes when the recording starts. Press the <REC>...

  • Page 194: Maintenance

    Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Maintenance Maintenance Charging the built-in battery The camera uses the built-in battery to remember the date and time. appears on the viewfinder, the built-in battery is running out. Charge the built-in battery by the following procedure. Make sure that the <POWER>...

  • Page 195: Warning System

    Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Warning system If an error is detected immediately after the camera is turned on or during operation, the viewfinder, <WARNING> lamp, and tally lamp indicate the error. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error codes Error code Display...
  • Page 196 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause f The current operation will continue. f Turn off the camera and turn on it again to check the [PROXY ERROR] An error occurred in the internal proxy module. recording and playback.
  • Page 197 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause Shot marks cannot be attached to the clips unless all [MISSING CLIP!] Insert all P2 cards over which recording extended. clips recorded over multiple P2 cards are present. [NO CARD!] No P2 or SD memory card is inserted.
  • Page 198 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Network Message Description Measure Check that the LAN settings are correct. Check that the [CANNOT CONNECT!] A connection to the network cannot be established. LAN cable is connected correctly and the network you use is running.

  • Page 199: 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 users. For details, refer to the website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e) of PASS (P2 Asset Support System). 2 Check the version using the camera and apply the update Check the version of the camera in the main menu →...

  • Page 200: Chapter 12 Additional Functions From The Optional Board

    Additional Functions from the Chapter 12 Optional Board This chapter describes the optional board that can be installed to the camera.

  • Page 201: Hd/Sd Sdi Input Board (Ag-Ya600G)

    Chapter 12 Additional Functions from the Optional Board — HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) High-quality recording through the digital input is possible using the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal by installing the HD/SD SDI input board AG-YA600G (optional).
  • Page 202 Specification Chapter 13 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.

  • Page 203: Chapter 13 Specification Specifications

    Chapter 13 Specification — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 144 mm (5-21/32 inches) 350 mm (13-25/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC 12 V (11.0 V – 17.0 V) Power consumption 22 W (body only or when the optional board AG-YA600G is installed) indicates safety information.
  • Page 204 Chapter 13 Specification — Specifications Slow shutter speed f 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 seconds f 30p mode: 1/15 seconds f 24p mode: 1/12 seconds f 50i/50p mode: 1/12.5, 1/25 seconds f 25p mode: 1/12.5 seconds Synchro scan shutter f 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 –...

  • Page 205: Digital Audio

    Approx. 78 min f LOW 2CH MOV: Approx. 135 min These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips. Video input/output <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal BNC×1...
  • Page 206 Supported formats when the HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) is installed Weight Approx. 13 ] (0.03 lbs.) Dimensions (W×H×D) 70 mm×50 mm×7 mm Video format (complies to the AJ-PX800G video HD: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94P, 720/50P format) SD: 480/59.94i, 576/50i Audio format (complies to the AJ-PX800G audio...

  • Page 207: Details Of The Connector Signals

    Chapter 13 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 208 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> terminal, <REMOTE> terminal, <VF> terminal, <LENS> terminal does not exceed 2.5 A.
  • Page 209 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.) – 209 –...

  • Page 210: Index

    Index Index Formatting P2 card Adjusting image quality SD memory card 82, 109 [AREA SETTING] Storage device Frame marker [AUD01:LEVEL] Front microphone [AUD02:INPUT] FTP client function [AUD03:MONI] Audio input [AUDIO SETUP] Gamma function Audio the recording level Genlock Auto tracking white balance [AWB PRE CONTROL] High color function Hot swap recording...
  • Page 211 Index Pre-recording User bits Properties USER button Proxy recording User data [USER MENU SEL] [USER SW] Rain cover RB gain control function Recording check function Variable speed playback Recording format Viewfinder Recording functions Screen display [RECORDING SETUP] Status display Remote control 169, 171, 172 Warning system Safety zone marker...
  • Page 212 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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