Panasonic AG-DVX200PJ Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AG-DVX200PJ Operating Instructions Manual

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Vol.1
Please read first
This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer
to "Operating Instructions Vol.2" (PDF file) which is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
F0815MT0
Printed in Japan

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-DVX200PJ
AG-DVX200PB
AG-DVX200PX
Vol.1
ENGLISH
SQT1040

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Vol.1 Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-DVX200PJ Model No. AG-DVX200PB AG-DVX200PX Vol.1 Please read first This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions Vol.2” (PDF file) which is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥...
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-DVX200PJ Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ07102 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: Battery Charger

    ≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set. (AG-DVX200PJ/PB) The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, Keep these instructions.
  • Page 6 ∫ Concerning the battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥...
  • Page 7: About Condensation

    ∫ Indemnity about recorded for recording motion pictures content This unit can record motion pictures using three Panasonic does not accept any responsibility different recording methods, including MOV, for damages directly or indirectly due to any MP4 and AVCHD type of problems that result in loss of recording...
  • Page 8: This Unit

    ≥ Scene(s) recorded with [REC MODE] set to [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)". ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 ≥ These operating instructions are designed for use with models AG-DVX200PJ/PB/PX. Such as screen illustrations are as an example AG-DVX200PJ. SQT1040...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents ∫ How to open the Operating Instructions PDF file When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Operating Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you would like to open. ≥...
  • Page 10: Accessories

    To purchase extra accessories, contact your dealer. AC cable (2 cables) (AG-DVX200PJ) *2 The INPUT terminal caps are supplied with the microphone holder. *3 The lens hood is attached to this unit at AC cable (2 cables) the time of purchase.
  • Page 11: Preparation

    Preparation What you can do with this unit This unit is a 4K* camera recorder with the following features: Please refer to page 49 about recording format of this unit. ≥ The 4/3-type large sensor allows you to record beautifully defocused images with shallow depth of field as ultra high-definition 4K motion picture.
  • Page 12: Usb Host Mode

    It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the external media device. ≥ This unit supports USB 3.0. Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ (This Site is English only) ...
  • Page 13: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts USB HOST terminal 15 VIDEO OUT terminal USB DEVICE terminal 16 Headphone terminal [ HDMI OUT connector [HDMI] ≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones Handle and headphones can cause hearing loss. Lens hood release button ≥...
  • Page 14 36 37 47 48 49 50 25 Tripod receptacle (l 18) 40 User 5 button [O.I.S.] (l 36) 26 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 27) 41 User 6 button [ZEBRA] (l 36) 27 ND filter switch [ND FILTER] 42 User 7 button [WFM] (l 36) 28 Focus auto/Manual/¶...
  • Page 15 63 64 66 67 51 SD Card slot cover (l 24) 65 Eye cup mount (l 17) 52 Access lamp (card 1) (l 24) 66 Eye sensor 53 Card slot 1 (l 24) 67 Viewfinder (l 27) 54 Access lamp (card 2) (l 24) 68 Eye cup (l 17) 55 Card slot 2 (l 24) 69 Open/close lever [OPEN] (l 20)
  • Page 16 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 79 Accessory shoe 83 Handle mounting hole 80 Sub zoom lever (l 33) (Size of the mounting hole) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as j 1/4-20UNCk2 the zoom lever. j 3/8-16UNCk2 81 Zoom lever [T/W] (In Recording Mode) 84 Thumbnail button [THUMBNAIL] (l 25)
  • Page 17: Attaching The Eye Cup

    ∫ Adjust the length of the hand strap so that it fits your hand. Adjust the hand strap according to the size of your hand. ≥ If you find it difficult to fasten the buckle B, move the pad A towards you, and fasten the buckle B again.
  • Page 18: Attaching The Tripod

    ∫ Attaching the front microphone ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm (0.83 q) external microphone (AG-MC200G: optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached. Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part. ≥...
  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged.
  • Page 20: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 19, 21). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
  • Page 21: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time Voltage/Capacity Continuously recordable Battery model number Charging time (minimum) time Supplied battery/ 7.2 V/5800 mAh 380 min 150 min VW-VBD58 (optional) ≥ The times given apply when the ambient operating temperature is 20 oC (68 oF) and the relative operating humidity is 60%.
  • Page 22: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥...
  • Page 23: Preparation Of Sd Cards

    Preparation of SD cards The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.
  • Page 24: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
  • Page 25: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit.  To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off.
  • Page 26: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. When you move your eye closer to the eye cup of the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off, and the viewfinder is turned on. Using the LCD monitor Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure.
  • Page 27: How To Use The Touch Screen

    How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥...
  • Page 28: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. Select the menu. (l 41) MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the...
  • Page 29: Recording

    Recording Selecting the Recording Method When recording to the SD card with this unit, set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. When recording with an external device connected via the HDMI OUT/SDI OUT terminal, you can change the picture quality of images output to the device by changing the [OUTPUT BITS] setting. Select the menu.
  • Page 30: System Frequency Selection

    Select the menu. (l 41) MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [FORMAT MEDIA] Touch [SD CARD 1] or [SD CARD 2]. ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock.
  • Page 31: Recording Motion Picture With This Unit

    Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ The media is selected separately for motion pictures or still pictures and is then highlighted in yellow. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. Recording Recording motion picture with this unit ≥...
  • Page 32: Switching Between Auto And Manual Mode

    Recording Switching between Auto and Manual Mode MANU AUTO/MANU switch Slide the switch to change Auto Mode/Manual Mode. is displayed in the Auto Mode. ≥ ≥ In Auto Mode, this unit operates according to the [AUTO SW] menu settings. ≥ When the following settings are automatically adjusted in Auto Mode, the corresponding Manual Mode settings are canceled: j Focus (l 34) j Shutter speed (l 35)
  • Page 33: Using The Zoom

    Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 13k.   ZOOM  MANU SERVO  A Zoom ring B ZOOM switch C Zoom lever D Sub zoom lever Slide the ZOOM switch. MANU: Zoom operation can be done using the zoom ring. SERVO: Zoom operation can be done using the zoom lever/sub zoom lever.
  • Page 34: Manual Recording

    Recording Manual Recording FOCUS A IRIS button  IRIS B FOCUS A/M/¶ switch   ∞ C Jog dial D SHUTTER button E WHITE BAL switch F GAIN switch SHUTTER  G Iris ring H Focus ring I AWB button ...
  • Page 35: Iris/Gain Adjustment

    Iris/Gain adjustment When recording a scene that is too dark (or bright) or a scene in a similar situation, manually adjust the iris and gain. ∫ Iris adjustment ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 32) A Iris value B Auto iris icon ...
  • Page 36: User Button

    Adjust the shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 38 available functions. ≥ There are eight USER buttons (USER1 to USER8) on the main body and four USER button icons (USER9 to USER12) displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 37: Functions Of The User Button

    Functions of the USER button ∫ List of USER button functions ≥ Please refer to “Operating Instructions Vol.2” (PDF file) for more information about the functions of the USER button. Item Icon Function [INHIBIT] [INH] Invalid [FOCUS ASSIST] [FA] Focus Assist [BACKLIGHT] [B.Light] Backlight Compensation...
  • Page 38 Item Icon Function [SCENE FILE] [SCN FILE] Scene File [AUTO REC] [AutoRec] Auto Rec [AF AREA] [AF Area] AF area width adjustment [VFR] [VFR] Variable Frame Rate Mode [FOCUS MACRO] [F.Macro] Focus Macro [i.ZOOM] [i.Zoom] i.Zoom [LOG VIEW ASSIST] [LogView] Log View Assist [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] [LCD/EVF]...
  • Page 39: Playback

    Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to playback mode. (l 25)  Touch the play mode select icon A.  Select the media C you wish to play back.   (To set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode) Touch the desired recording mode D and ...
  • Page 40 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. G Operation icon TC 00:02:30.00 TC 00:02:30.00 TC 00:02:30.00 ≥ If you touch the screen while an operation icon is being displayed or do not touch the icon for a certain period, it will disappear.
  • Page 41: Menu

    Menu Using the menu screen MENU MENU Press the MENU button Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. SQT1040...
  • Page 42: Menu Structure

    Menu Menu structure Please refer to “Operating Instructions Vol.2” (PDF file) for details. ∫ Menu structure in Recording mode [CUSTOMIZE SCENE]/[SCENE FILE]/[VFR MODE]/ [FRAME RATE]/[SYNCHRO SCAN]/[MASTER DETAIL]/ [DETAIL CORING]/[SKIN TONE DTL]/[V DETAIL LEVEL]/ [KNEE APE LEVEL]/[RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING]/ [CHROMA LEVEL]/[CHROMA PHASE]/[MATRIX]/[COLOR Scene file CORRECTION SETTING]/[MASTER PED]/[GAMMA MODE]/ [BLACK GAMMA]/[BLACK GAMMA RANGE]/[KNEE MODE]/...
  • Page 43: Display Setting

    [OUTPUT SEL]/[RESOLUTION]/[SDI REMOTE]/ [REMOTE REC LINK]/[SDI EDH]/[SDI AUDIO GAIN CHG]/[DOWN Output Setup CONV.]/[HDMI UHD OUTPUT LIMIT]/[HDMI TC OUTPUT]/ [VOLUME]/[TEST TONE]/[VIDEO SETUP]/[LCD/EVF OUTPUT] [ZEBRA DETECT 1]/[ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER]/[GUIDE LINES]/[SAFETY ZONE]/[CENTER MARKER]/[REC COUNTER]/ [SHUTTER DISPLAY CHG]/[GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG]/[ZOOM/ FOCUS]/[VIDEO OUT OSD]/[DATE/TIME]/[DATE FORMAT]/ Display setting [LEVEL GAUGE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[AUDIO LEVEL METER]/ [LENS STATUS]/[CARD &...
  • Page 44: Others

    Others Cautions for use When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty About this unit place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. The unit and the SD card become warm Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
  • Page 45: About The Battery

    ≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag Do not lift up this unit by the handle with the so metal does not come into contact with the tripod still attached terminals. ≥ When the tripod is attached, its weight will ≥...
  • Page 46 About the AC adaptor/battery About the SD card charger When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or high or extremely low, charging may take time computer only changes the file management or the battery may not be charged.
  • Page 47: About Copyright

    “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No Panasonic Corporation and Sony license is granted or shall be implied for any Corporation. other use. Additional information may be ≥...
  • Page 48 “OSS LISENCE” folder of the attached CD-ROM. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
  • Page 49: Specification

    Others Specification Memory Card Camera-Recorder Lens: General Optical image stabilizer lens, optical 13k motorized zoom F value (focal length) Power: F2.8 to F4.5 (f=12.8 mm to 167 mm) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) [1/2 q to 6-9/16 q] DC 12 V (When using AC adaptor) 35 mm conversion Power consumption: FHD (1920k1080);...
  • Page 50 Shutter speed: Shutter open angle: When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz] 5.0 deg to 180 deg to 360 deg (in 0.5 deg steps, when angle display is ≥ 60i/60p mode; selected) 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, VFR recording frame rate: 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec.
  • Page 51 ≥ When [REC MODE] = [AVCHD] Memory card recorder (When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz]) [PS 1080/59.94p]; Average 25 Mbps (VBR) Recording media: [PH 1080/59.94i]; Average 21 Mbps (VBR) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ [PH 1080/23.98p]; Average 21 Mbps (VBR) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB);...
  • Page 52: Digital Audio

    Digital video Dual codec Video signal for external output: Recording method: 8bit 4:2:2/10bit 4:2:2 MOV, MP4 (selectable menu)* Video compression format: *2 It is set to 8bit 4:2:0 when UHD 59.94p MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile or UHD 50.00p is selected. Audio compression format: ≥...
  • Page 53: Audio Output

    Audio output Video input/output SDI OUT terminal: SDI OUT terminal: 2ch ( Linear PCM ) BNCk1, Gain settings; 0 dB/j6 dB/j12 dB (selectable 0.8 V [p-p], 75 h, 3G/1.5G HD-SDI, SD-SDI menu) compatible HDMI OUT terminal: Output format; 2ch (Linear PCM) 1080/59.94p LEVEL-A/50.00p LEVEL-A, AUDIO OUT terminal: 1080/29.97PsF/25.00PsF/24.00PsF/...
  • Page 54 Monitor Battery charger LCD monitor: 4.3-type HD color monitor Power source: (Approx. 2760000 dots) AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 0.4 A Viewfinder: Power output: 0.39-type OLED (organic EL display) DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Approx. 2360000 dots, video display area; approx.
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