Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-PX380G Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH W0915HM1115 -YI VQT5L72A-1(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 Read this first! indicates safety information. FCC NOTICE (USA) CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 4 3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus. 4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances. Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:...
Page 5 Read this first! Декларація про Відповідність Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України) Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР). Вміст...
Page 6: How To Read This Manual
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Setting the shutter mode and speed Read this first! Setting the synchro scan mode Chapter 1 Overview Flash band compensation (FBC) function Setting the flash band compensation function Before using the camera Assigning functions to USER buttons Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) Selectable functions Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Accessories...
Page 8 Contents Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices Checking and displaying the shooting status Changing image size Connecting to video equipment/monitor Dynamic range stretcher function Backlight compensation Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal Color bars Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode Final clip delete function Connecting to external devices in USB host mode Waveform monitor function...
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 39) 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 53) Switch on/off the power. NOTE t Even when the <POWER> switch is set to the <OFF> position, the camera is not shut off from the main power. 2 Battery release lever (page 28) Pull this battery release lever down to release the battery.
Page 16 Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section 15 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp (page 31) Used for securing the lens and microphone cables. 16 <LENS> terminal (page 31) 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 39) 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 37) 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 54) 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
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section - The subject is a high-contrast scene. 8 <WHITE BAL> switch (pages 60, 61) 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: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section (Recording Unit)
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording unit) 10 11 12 13 HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT NDF SLAVE P -REC AUDIO MEDIA SETUP BATT HOME /REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE THUMBNAIL KEY LOCK SHIFT...
Page 22: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section
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 23: 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 128) 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 24: 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 <TC IN/OUT> terminal (page 96) This is the input/output terminal for time code.
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 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 31: 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 32: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens
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 33: 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 34: Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (Cac)
The following type of chromatic aberration compensation function data for lenses is stored in the camera before it is shipped. Display on the camera Corresponding lens parts number XT17X4.5BRM-K14 XT17x4.5BRM-K14 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/ – 34 –...
Page 35 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 36: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens
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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 – 40 –...
Page 41: 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 42: Charging The Built-In Battery
Chapter 3 Preparation — Charging the built-in battery Charging the built-in battery The date/time set in the camera is maintained by the built-in battery. The built-in battery may be consumed when the power of the camera is not turned on for approximately a half year. If [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder for approximately five seconds when the <POWER>...
Page 43: 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 date/time and time zone are recorded as metadata in the content (clip) while shooting. The date/time metadata will affect the playback order by the thumbnail.
Page 44: Inspections Before Shooting
Chapter 3 Preparation — 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 F B C...
Page 45: Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting Use the <REC> button on the handle to check the same behaviors in steps 2 to 3. Perform the same inspection for the <VTR> button on the lens. 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.
Page 46 Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting Press the <SETUP> button to display the [SET01:TC/UB] screen of SmartUI. 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 47: 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 43) Select and use either of the P2 or microP2 memory card slot on the camera. microP2 memory card slot 1 microP2 memory card slot 2 microP2 memory card access LED...
Page 48: Preventing Accidental Erasure
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card f P2 memory cards - Lift the eject button (Fig. 1), and press in. (Fig. 2) f microP2 memory cards - Press in the microP2 memory card further into the camera and let go. - The microP2 memory card is released from the card slot, and the microP2 memory card can be removed.
Page 49: P2 Card Recording Time
The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of P2 card. (page 216) 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/ r P2 card recording times...
Page 50: Cps (Content Protection System)
“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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 44) Preparation Power supply setup to P2 card insertion Fig.
Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: Selecting The Resolution, Codec, And Video Format For Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording The resolution of the recording image (1080P, 1080i, 720P, 480i, 576i) and recording codec (AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG, DVCPRO HD, etc.) and recording frame rate can be selected. Set in the main menu →...
Page 57: Basic Procedures
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures r Resolution: 720×576 Setting Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [576-50i] [DVCPRO50/50i] [50i] 576/50i [DVCPRO/50i] [25P] 576/25P over 50i 2:2 Pull Down [DV/50i] NOTE t In 480i/576i mode, the video aspect ratio for recording and output can be changed. –...
Page 58: 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, focus assist color display (in which the contours of the image are displayed in the selected color), and focus bar display are available in the viewfinder.
Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: Adjusting The White And Black Balance
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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 Chapter 4 Shooting — Assigning functions to USER buttons NOTE t The following functions are also turned off when the camera is turned off. [WFM]/[D.ZOOM x2]/[D.ZOOM x4]/[DRS]/[FBC]/[S.GAIN]/[ATW]/[ATW LOCK]/[SPOTLIGHT]/[BACKLIGHT]/[Y GET]/[USB MODE]/[PLAYLIST] t Select the [BS CALL]/[TALK] functions when connecting the camera directly to AG-BS300. –...
Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: Simultaneous Recording
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 image onto two microP2 memory cards when the two microP2 memory cards are inserted into two slots.
Page 77: Recording Check Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions t Hot swap playback is not supported. 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.
Page 78: Multi Formats
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals This camera can record HD (1080P, 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 79 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-I100/50i] — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I50/50i] — [AVC-G50/50i] — — [1080-50i] [24BIT] [AVC-G25/50i] — — [AVC-G12/50i] — — [16BIT] [DVCPRO HD/50i] —...
Page 80 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-I100/60i] — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I50/60i] — [AVC-G50/60i] — — [1080-59.94i] [24BIT] [AVC-G25/60i] — — [AVC-G12/60i] — — [16BIT] [DVCPRO HD/60i] —...
Page 81: 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-I100/24PN] — [24BIT]/[16BIT] — — — [AVC-G50/24PN] — — — — [1080-23.98PsF] [24BIT] [AVC-G25/24PN] —...
Page 82: Selecting Video Output
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Setting Recording setting (setting menu) Recording/operation enabled/disabled Dual codec Operation mode [REC SIGNAL] [RECORDING] Text memo Shot mark recording Interval recording [CAM] [INTERVAL] Not available Not available Not available One-shot recording [CAM] [ONE SHOT] Not available Not available Not available...
Page 83: Recording/Playback And Output Format List
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Recording/playback and output format list f Frequencies in signal methods are annotated without fractions. - 59.94 → 60 / 23.98 → 24 / 29.97 → 30 Setting <SDI OUT1> terminal Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] Video format Audio...
Page 84: 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, HD proxy (AVC-LongG 6 format) and SD proxy can be selected according to the [LINE&FREQ] setting. The file format is MOV that is suitable for nonlinear editing.
Page 85: Recording The Proxy Data
To record the proxy data, use SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards with an indication of class2 or higher. Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ When recording the proxy data to an SD memory card, always format the card using the camera.
Page 86: Checking 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 87: Error Displays About Proxy Data Recordings
Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Error displays about proxy data recordings If an error occurs during recording the proxy data, check the entries in the following table and take necessary actions. Error displays Behavior and cause Action to take (Viewfinder) [PROXY ERROR] or [PROXY Stops recording of proxy data.
Page 88: Streaming Function
For details on downloading the video streaming compatible application software and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The streaming function cannot be used together with the dual codec recording or simultaneous recording.
Page 89: List Of System Modes And Supported Streaming Output
Chapter 4 Shooting — Streaming function List of system modes and supported streaming output The following shows the relationship between system modes and streaming modes on this camera. f “l”: Supported; “—”: Not supported [SYSTEM MODE] [STREAMING MODE] HD streaming SD streaming [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT]...
Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94 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. – 94 –...
Page 95: 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 <GL IN/VIDEO OUT>...
Page 96: 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 97 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Recording TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] VITC [AVC-I100/24PN] Recording run/free run* [AVC-G50/24PN] [1080-23.98PsF] — [NDF] Same value as LTC [AVC-G25/24PN] 24 frames [AVC-G12/24PN] [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-I50/60P] [AVC-G50/60P] Recording run/free run* [AVC-G25/60P] —...
Page 98 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Output TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] TC OUT LTC, VITC of HD SDI [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-I50/60P] [AVC-G50/60P] [AVC-G25/60P] — LTC is output. LTC is output. [AVC-G12/60P] [720-59.94P] [AVC-I100/30PN] [DVCPRO HD/60P] LTC is converted to 30 [AVC-I100/24PN] —...
Page 99 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Recording TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] LTC UB VITC UB [AVC-I100/50P] [AVC-I50/50P] [AVC-G50/50P] [AVC-G25/50P] [720-50P] — Follows [UBG MODE]* Frame information lock [AVC-G12/50P] [AVC-I100/25PN] [DVCPRO HD/50P] [DVCPRO50/60i] [60i] Follows [VITC UBG [480-59.94i] [DVCPRO/60i] Follows [UBG MODE]*...
Page 100: 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 [DVCPRO50/50i] [50i] [576-50i] [DVCPRO/50i] LTC UB is output. None None [25P] [DV/50i] User bits settings...
Page 101: Setting The Time Code
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data - [−]: The value of the digit to be set is incremented by one. - [RST]: The value of the digit to be set is decremented by one. Press the <%/REW> button, enter the values of user bits, and exit the user bits settings screen. Select [USER] in the main menu →...
Page 102: Externally Locking The Time Code
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Settable time code range Video signal Setting range For 59.94 Hz (except for 24PN) 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 24PN 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:23 For 50 Hz 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24 NOTE t When used in 24PN mode, the time code settings are adjusted in multiples of 4. For 720/30PN and 720/25PN, the time code settings are adjusted to even numbers.
Page 103 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data t For all devices, set the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [TC OUTPUT REF] to [RECORDING], and the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [GENLOCK SETTING] → [GL PHASE] to [COMPOSITE]. t If you set [RECORDING] in the main menu →...
Page 104: Supplying The Time Code Externally
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Supplying the time code externally You can supply the output time codes to a VTR or other recording device from the camera by matching the camera images or the replayed images. <SDI OUT1> terminal, <SDI OUT2/IN> terminal, or <GL IN/VIDEO OUT> terminal VIDEO IN terminal SDI IN terminal HD SDI IN terminal...
Page 105: Setting And Displaying The Counter
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data r When the camera recording format is 480i/576i Image and standard signals VIDEO supplied externally Camera usage conditions Genlock input SD (480i/576i) Camera settings [GL PHASE] Disabled SDI output (HD) None Genlock input and camera Video output and SDI output (SD) output phase...
Page 106: 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 107: Displaying Frame Marker
Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions NOTE t It is not displayed in the image from the <SDI OUT1>, <SDI OUT2/IN>, and <GL IN/VIDEO OUT> terminals. It can be displayed in the image of the <HDMI> terminal when the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [HDMI OUT SIGNAL] is set to [VF]. Displaying frame marker Displays when [ON] is set in the main menu →...
Page 108: Confirmation Of Return Video Signal In The Viewfinder
Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Confirmation of return video signal in the viewfinder The return video signal input to the <SDI OUT2/IN> terminal can be checked in the viewfinder while the <USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2> button or the <RET> button on the lens is held down. To operate this function, select [SDI IN] in the main menu →...
Page 109: 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 110: 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 <SDI OUT1>...
Page 111: 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 112 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations f [AUTH NG CARD] Indicates that the card is a microP2 memory card which cannot authenticate a CPS password. (Gray): Displayed in gray when a storage device is not connected. (White): Displayed in white when a storage device can be used. (Yellow): Displayed in yellow when the thumbnails of clips in the storage device are displayed.
Page 113: Selecting Thumbnails
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Text memo indicator Displayed for clips with text memo data attached. Edit copied clip indicator Displayed for the edit copied clip. Wide clip indicator Displayed for clips recorded with the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, it does not accompany clips in HD format. Incomplete clip indicator Displayed when clips are saved across multiple P2 cards and either of the P2 cards is not inserted in a card slot.
Page 114: Setting Thumbnail Screen Display
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Setting thumbnail screen display You can customize the thumbnail screen according to usage. Setting example for thumbnail screen ([INDICATOR]) Select [THUMBNAIL SETUP] in the main menu → [CLIP]. The thumbnail setting items ([INDICATOR], [DATA DISPLAY], [THUMBNAIL SIZE], [PB POSITION], [PROPERTY DISP.], [THUMBNAIL INFO.], [TEXT MEMO IND]) are displayed.
Page 115: Changing Thumbnails
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Press the <SET> button to enter the item menu. (Fig. 2) The selected item has a check mark on it. Press the <SET> button. Pressing the <SET> button will check unchecked items and uncheck items that are already checked. NOTE t Property items can be displayed by selecting [SMALL] in the main menu →...
Page 116: Text Memo
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations NOTE t You can attach a shot mark during recording. t Add shot marks after recording stops to attach the shot mark to the most recently recorded clip. For details, refer to “Shot mark recording function” (page 77). t When adding a shot mark to or deleting the shot mark from a clip recorded across multiple P2 cards, do this with all these P2 cards inserted into card slots.
Page 117: Deleting Clips
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Move the cursor over the text memo to be deleted and press the <SET> button. Select [DELETE] in the main menu → [CLIP]. Use the cursor buttons to select [YES]. This deletes the text memo. Using a text memo to divide a clip and copy the necessary portion Perform steps 1 to 2 in “Playing back from the text memo position”...
Page 118: Copying Clips
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 22).
Page 119 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations When entering [MEMO], make sure to enter [TEXT]. It is not possible to record only [PERSON] (the person inputting the memo), or [OFFSET] (the recording position). NOTE t Files which were not edited by P2 Viewer Plus are displayed as [UNKNOWN DATA!] and may not be readable. Loading clip metadata (metadata upload) Fig.
Page 120: Formatting A P2 Card
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations r [TYPE1] (factory settings) Status of clip metadata [USER CLIP NAME] to be recorded When clip metadata has been loaded Uploaded data When no clip metadata has been loaded, or when setting disables recording of loaded clip Same as [GLOBAL CLIP ID] metadata r [TYPE2]...
Page 121: Formatting Sd Memory Cards
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted in the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera, perform the following operation. Select [FORMAT] in the main menu → [CLIP]. f Select [SD CARD], and press the <SET>...
Page 122 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Modifying recorded clip metadata Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Display the metadata details window for the clip to be modified on the clip properties screen. Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on the item to be modified. (Fig. 1) The items of the metadata with the gray buttons in background can be modified.
Page 123 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations r When [USED] is selected 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 124 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 125 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations SD memory card status display The status display enables confirmation of the SD memory card format condition, available memory space, etc. Select [SD CARD] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. The same information can be displayed from the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] →...
Page 126: 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 127: 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 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 134 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 135: [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: [16] [WHITE CLIP SETTING]...
Page 136: [User Sw]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SETUP] Sets the setup level of 480i video signals. [0%], [7.5%A] [SHOOTING MODE] Sets the shooting mode according to the shooting environment. [NORMAL]: Selects the shooting mode for an environment at normal brightness. [HIGH SENS.]: Selects high-sensitivity.
Page 137 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [ATW TARGET R] Finely adjusts the Rch output for convergence with auto tracking white balance operation. [−10]…[10] f Factory setting: [0] [ATW TARGET B] Finely adjusts the Bch output for convergence with auto tracking white balance operation. [−10]…[10] f Factory setting: [0] [W.BAL PRESET]...
Page 138: [Recording Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [RECORDING SETUP] These are various types of setting items when performing camera recording and playback. Select the recording format. Item Description of settings [REC MEDIA] Selects the slot for the media to be recorded. [microP2]: Uses microP2 memory cards (slots 1 and 2).
Page 139: [Clip]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [QoS MAX RATE] Sets the maximum bitrate for video data when the QoS is operating. This setting is used when the streaming distribution is started from the operation of the camera. This can be set when [CAMERA] is selected in the main menu →...
Page 140 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [REPOSITION] Selects a clip to be displayed on the thumbnail screen. [ALL CLIP]: Displays all clips as thumbnails. [SAME FORMAT CLIPS]: Displays only the clips recorded in the same format as the system format as thumbnails.
Page 141 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [THUMBNAIL SETUP] [INDICATOR] Selects an item to display and press the <SET> button. Checked items are displayed. When [ALL HIDE] is selected, other items cannot be selected. [ALL HIDE]: Hides all indicators. [MARKER]: Displays the shot mark indicator.
Page 142: [Audio Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [AUDIO SETUP] Configure the settings regarding audio input/output. Item Description of settings [INPUT SETTING] [FRONT MIC POWER] Selects the phantom power of the front microphone. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [FRONT MIC LVL] Sets the level of an external microphone connected to the <MIC IN>...
Page 143: [In/Out Sel]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [LIMITER CH3] Enables/disables the limiter for audio channel 3. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [LIMITER CH4] Enables/disables the limiter for audio channel 4. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [HEADROOM] Sets the headroom (standard level).
Page 144: [Network Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [GENLOCK SETTING] [GL PHASE] When in HD (1080P, 1080i, 720P) mode, selects the output signal of phase to be locked to the signal input to the <GL IN/VIDEO OUT> terminal. [HD SDI]: Locks the HD SDI output signal to genlock input.
Page 145 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [PLAYLIST] Sets entering/exiting of the playlist edit mode. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [IP REMOTE] [ENABLE]: Enables remote control with IP connection. [DISABLE]: Disables remote control with IP connection. f Factory setting: [DISABLE] [USER ACCOUNT] Sets the user account name.
Page 146 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SUBNET MASK] Sets the subnet mask when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP]. f Factory setting: [255.255.255.0] [DEFAULT GATEWAY] Sets the default gateway when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP]. f Factory setting: [192.168.0.254] [PRIMARY DNS] Sets the primary DNS server when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP].
Page 147: [Display Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [NETWORK TOOLS] [LOG DISPLAY] Displays the connection log. [STATUS DISPLAY] Displays the network status. [INITIALIZE] Restores the network setting status to the factory settings. [PING] Checks network connection using PING commands. [DISPLAY SETUP] Configure the settings for the details to be displayed in the viewfinder.
Page 148 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [BATTERY] Turns the battery charge level indicator [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [REC DURING UPLOAD] Selects [ON]/[OFF] of the rec during upload status display. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [STREAMING] Selects [ON]/[OFF] of the status display indicating the distribution status of the streaming video.
Page 149: [Battery Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [REC MODE] Displays/hides simultaneous recording mode display. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [PROXY] Displays/hides proxy information. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [EVF DETAIL] Adjusts the contour of the video in the viewfinder to make it easier to focus. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [EVF PEAK LEVEL]...
Page 150 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [HYTRON140 NEAR Selects the near end voltage in steps of 0.1 V when [HYTRON140] is selected in the main menu → END] [BATTERY SETUP] → [BATTERY SELECT]. This item is enabled when [BATTERY MODE] is set to [MANUAL]. [12.0V]…[15.0V] f Factory setting: [13.1V] [DIONIC HC NEAR END] Selects the near end voltage in steps of 0.1 V when [DIONIC HC] is selected in the main menu →...
Page 151: [Card Functions]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [ENDURA STAT NEAR Selects the near end percent value. END] When the battery charge level percentage cannot be detected, this will follow the near end voltage value set for [TYPE A]. [4%], [5%], [6%], [7%], [8%], [9%], [10%], [12%], [14%], [16%], [18%], [20%] f Factory setting: [5%] If a battery whose remaining charge is displayed in units of 10% is used, the setting value and actual near...
Page 152: [Maintenance]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [MIC] Sets the microphone level when INCOM is used connected directly with AG-BS300P/AG-BS300E. This can be set when the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] → [INCOM] is set to [ON]. [−6dB], [−3dB], [0dB], [3dB], [6dB] f Factory setting: [0dB] [MENU INITIALIZE]...
Page 153: [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 154: 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 155: 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 156: 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 OUT SELECT SET03 : MON OUT SETUP SET04 : LCD –...
Page 157: 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 158: 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 159 Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value <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> button Press this button for three seconds to save the current audio volume values of audio channel 1/2 as the user-preset values.
Page 160: [Setup] Screen
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [LVL] The setting contents are the same as audio channel 1. <PLAY/PAUSE> button Selects the method to adjust the recording level for audio channel 4. [CH1/2] <MONITOR SEL>...
Page 161 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 162 Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [D.CON] [CROP] Sets the aspect for the down-conversion output signal in the Side-crop mode (Crops the left and right edges.) HD mode. This item is not displayed in the SD mode. [L.BOX] Letterbox mode (Adds black bands at the top and bottom of <STOP>...
Page 163: Chapter 8 Display
Display Chapter 8 Details displayed on the viewfinder are described.
Page 164: 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 165 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 166 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 167 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display 24 Zoom position display Displays the zoom position from [Z000] (maximum wide angle) to [Z999] (maximum zoom). Note, however, that this item is not displayed in the case of lenses without a zoom position return even if it is set to be displayed. When a serial lens is connected, the display unit can be changed in main menu →...
Page 168: Checking And Displaying The Shooting Status
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display f [P-]* : Pre-recording Even if the display is set to [OFF], only [REC], [START], and [END] are displayed. Also, when pre-recording, loop recording, interval recording, or one-shot recording is set, it is displayed. Displayed when [INTERVAL], [ONE SHOT], or [LOOP] is set in the main menu →...
Page 169: 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] Recording format display — — Letterbox recording display — — — Streaming mode status display —...
Page 170 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display [FUNCTION] screen Displays the video output status and information of the recording media. Item Description [SDI OUT] — Displays the status of the signal output from the <SDI OUT1> terminal. Displays the format of the signal output from the <SDI OUT1> terminal by [HD-SDI]/ [TYPE] [SD-SDI].
Page 171 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display Item Description [CAC MODE] Displays the operation mode of CAC. f [AUTO]: The CAC file is automatically selected. [CONNECT LENS TYPE] Displays the lens ID of the currently connected digital lens. [SELECT FILE TITLE] Displays the title and the file version of the CAC file currently used in the operation.
Page 172: 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 173: 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 OUT1> and <SDI OUT2/IN> terminals, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB.
Page 174: 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 175 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 176 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 177 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 178 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 179 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal t The remaining free space of the corresponding partition can be checked in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY] → [FREE CAP. OF PARTITION]. Selecting the target folder/partition in the explorer screen You can display all clips included in the selected partition/folder as thumbnails by selecting partitions/folders as targets.
Page 180 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal Clip thumbnail display of the storage device Displaying thumbnails You can display and manage clips saved in a storage device, as well as display the thumbnail screen for clips saved in a P2 card attached to the camera.
Page 181 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal [FREE CAP.]: Remaining storage device capacity 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.
Page 182: 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 183 For details on the current from the <REMOTE> terminal, refer to “Details of the connector signals” (page 222). 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/ – 183 –...
Page 184: 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 185: 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) You can remote control some functions by connecting the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) to the camera's <LAN> terminal or <REMOTE>...
Page 186: Remote Control Unit Connected To The Camera
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Clip linking in one-clip recording cannot end from the AK-HRP200G. You can only perform the operation from the camera. NOTE t During recording, the tally/call button (<TALLY/CALL>) in AK-HRP200G lights in red. Remote control unit connected to the camera When AK-HRP200G is connected to the camera, AK-HRP200G button operations are as follows: r Skin tone detail button (<SKINDTL>)
Page 187: Connecting To P2 Rop Application
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to P2 ROP application Connecting to P2 ROP application Using a P2 ROP application that operates on an iPad connected to the camera via wireless LAN, you can remotely control some functions of the camera.
Page 188: Connecting The Base Station (Ag-Bs300P/Ag-Bs300E)
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting the base station (AG-BS300P/AG-BS300E) Connecting the base station (AG-BS300P/AG-BS300E) It can be used as an extension system by directly connecting to the base station AG-BS300P/AG-BS300E (optional). The camera can be controlled by connecting the extension control unit AG-EC4G, the remote control unit AJ-RC10G, or the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G to the <REMOTE>...
Page 189: Operation Of The Camera When [Bs Direct Mode] Is Operating
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting the base station (AG-BS300P/AG-BS300E) r Relay cable specification (connection example when the INCOM head set is 5-pin connector) Manufacturer Parts No. HA216P-3S (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) Manufacturer Parts No. HA216P-5S (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) 1 wire shielded line TALK (C) TALK (H)
Page 190: Chapter 10 Network Connection
Network Connection Chapter 10 This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network.
Page 191: Network Connection
The camera can be connected to the network via wireless LAN, wired LAN, or 4G/LTE. For details on wireless modules that can be connected, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ To use wireless LAN, attach AJ-WM30 (optional) to the <USB2.0> terminal (sub-host).
Page 192: Preparing For Connection
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Preparing for connection Preparing for connection For wireless module AJ-WM30 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 193: For Wireless Module Other Than Aj-Wm30
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 wireless modules that can be connected, refer to the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/4glte.html http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/wireless_module.html – 193 –...
Page 194: 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. – 194 –...
Page 195: 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 196 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings [PRIMARY DNS]: Primary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) (When [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE] and can be acquired from the DNS server, the DNS server value which is acquired externally is overwritten. When the value is [0.0.0.0], the server is not set.) [SECONDARY DNS]: Secondary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) (When [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE] and can be acquired from the DNS server, the DNS server value which is acquired externally is overwritten.
Page 197: 4G/Lte Setting
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings t If you do not use default gateway and DNS, set them to [0.0.0.0]. t DHCP and DNS may not function properly depending on the network environment. t A maximum of 20 connections are saved in the connection history. When this number is exceeded, the oldest entries are deleted. t The status of SSID connection destination list is current at the time the list was displayed and is not automatically refreshed.
Page 198 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings [DHCP SERVER]: Setting whether to use the DHCP SERVER function ([ENABLE]: Uses the DHCP SERVER function/[DISABLE]: Does not use the DHCP SERVER function) (Factory setting: [DISABLE]) Select [LAN] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [NETWORK SEL]. Configure the settings of wired LAN of your computer.
Page 199: 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 200: 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 201: Setting For Connection With Remote Operation Panel (Ak-Hrp200G)
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function iPad setting Refer to the help file of P2 ROP application. NOTE t To connect an iPad to the camera via wireless LAN, the following information of the camera is required. - User account name - Password - IP address (it is not necessary to set IP address when the camera’s main menu →...
Page 202 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function Configure the network settings of the camera. 1) Select [INTERNAL] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [SETTING DATA]. 2) Set each item in accordance with the connection destination in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [STREAMING SETTING]. [SERVER ADDR.]: Sets the IP address of the connection destination.
Page 203: 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 204: Ftp Server Folder List (Ftp Explorer Screen)
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function After checking the status, press the <EXIT> button. The setting menu screen returns. NOTE t The status information is not updated in real-time. To view the most recent data, perform the procedure again. t If [ENABLE] is set in the main menu →...
Page 205: Deleting Clips On The Ftp Server
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function t Depending on the FTP server and the connection environment, error messages may not be displayed correctly. t To discontinue the connection procedure, press the <SET> button. t If an error occurs, perform the operation again. t An error may occur when a network operation is performed immediately after inserting a LAN cable or connecting via wireless LAN, or when an operation is performed again immediately after cancelling the previous operation.
Page 206: Viewing Information Of Clips On Ftp Server
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Viewing information of clips on FTP server You can view metadata of clips on the FTP server. The information and the procedure to display are the same as that of P2 card clip properties. Move the cursor to the target clip on the FTP thumbnail screen.
Page 207: Transferring From An Sd Memory Card To An Ftp Server (Export)
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function t Proxy recording clip only write-backs to an SD memory card is possible. Refer to “Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card (import)” (page 207) for the writing back procedure. This function cannot be used in normal applications such as playback and metadata editing only for proxy recording clips that do not include images and sounds of the main recording.
Page 208: Rec During Upload Function
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Rec during upload function Rec during upload function Clips recorded in the P2 card can be automatically transferred to a server device on the network during recording/playback with the camera. The rec during upload function has the following two modes: f Automatic transfer mode: After the rec during upload function is enabled, uploads recorded clips automatically in order.
Page 209: Displaying The Upload List
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Rec during upload function Select [DISABLE] in the camera’s main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [AUTO COPY]. Select the clips to transfer by selecting the main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY] → [FTP] or [FTP(PROXY)] from the thumbnail screen. (Fig.
Page 210 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Rec during upload function Perform one of the following operations. f To delete an item, select [DELETE] with the control stick. f To cancel upload, select [CANCEL] with the control stick. f To re-transfer an item, select [RETRY] with the control stick. f To delete all items, press the <SHIFT>...
Page 211: Chapter 11 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter 11 Maintenance and error messages of the camera are described.
Page 212: Warning System
Chapter 11 Maintenance — 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 213 Chapter 11 Maintenance — 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 214 Chapter 11 Maintenance — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause [CANNOT REPAIR IN SELECTION!] Some of the selected clips cannot be repaired. Check the selected content. [CANNOT REPAIR!] Content that cannot be repaired is selected. Check the selected content. A settings file of the same name exists on the SD [CANNOT SAVE!][FILE NAME IN USE] Use another name to save the file.
Page 215 Chapter 11 Maintenance — Warning system Message Description Measure Use a new storage device with sufficient available space [LACK OF CAPACITY!] Not enough space left on the storage device. or a formatted storage device. The P2 card model number of the copy source and copy Use the P2 cards of the same model number, or import [MISMATCH COMPONENT!] destination do not match.
Page 216: 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 217 Specification Chapter 12 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.
Page 218: Chapter 12 Specification Specifications
Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 144 mm (5-21/32 inches) 348 mm (13 23/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC e 12 V (11.0 V – 17.0 V) Power consumption 19 W (body only, 1080/60i, AVC-Intra 100 standard recording status, LCD ON) 58 W (with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal) indicates safety information.
Page 219 Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Slow shutter speed f 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 sec. f 30p mode: 1/15 sec. f 24p mode: 1/12 sec. f 50i/50p mode: 1/12.5, 1/25 sec. f 25p mode: 1/12.5 sec. Synchro scan shutter f 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 –...
Page 220: 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 OUT1> terminal BNC×1...
Page 221 Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Audio input/output <AUDIO IN CH1/3>, <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminals XLR×2, 3-pin <LINE>/<MIC> switch selection f <LINE>: 0 dBu f <MIC>: −50/−60 dBu (menu selection), <+48V>/<OFF> (switch selection) <MIC IN> terminal XLR×1, 3-pin +48 V supported (menu selection) −40/−50/−60 dBu (menu selection) Wireless slot 25-pin, D-SUB, −40 dBu, 2ch supported...
Page 222: Details Of The Connector Signals
Chapter 12 Specification — Details of the connector signals Details of the connector signals DC IN +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Make sure that the polarity of the external power supply is correct.
Page 223 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 224 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.) – 224 –...
Page 225: Index
Index Index Focus assist color display Focus bar display Adjusting image quality Formatting [AREA SETTING] P2 card SD memory card 91, 121 [AUD01:LEVEL] Storage device [AUD02:INPUT] Frame marker [AUD03:MONI] Front microphone Audio input FTP client function [AUDIO SETUP] Audio the recording level Auto tracking white balance Gamma function [AWB PRE CONTROL]...
Page 226 Index Write protect Playback Pre-recording Device mode Properties Host mode Proxy recording User bits USER button User data Rain cover [USER MENU SEL] RB gain control function [USER SW] Rec during upload function Recording check function Recording format Variable speed playback Recording functions Viewfinder [RECORDING SETUP]...
Page 227 Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol): 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://www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2015...

Panasonic AJ-PX380G Operating Instructions Manual

Read this First

Chapter 1 Overview

Before Using the Camera

Setting the Region of Use (Setting the Frame Frequency, Etc.)

Accessories

Use of the Camera on a System

Chapter 2 Description of Parts

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

Audio (Input) Function Section

Audio (Output) Function Section

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

Menu Operation Section and Thumbnail Operation Section

Time Code Section

Warning and Status Display Section

Smartui Display ([HOME] Screen)

Chapter 3 Preparation

Power Supply

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Preparing for Audio Input

Mounting Accessories

Connecting the <DC OUT> Terminal to the External Recording Start/Stop Switch

Charging the Built-In Battery

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Inspections before Shooting

P2 Card

P2 Card Recording Time

Tally Lamp

Chapter 4 Shooting

Basic Procedures

Adjustable Settings When Shooting

Adjusting the White and Black Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function

Assigning Functions to USER Buttons

Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels

Adjusting the Recording Level

Adjusting Image Quality

Special Recording Functions

Multi Formats

Dual Codec Recording

Streaming Function

Handling Setting Data

How to Use Scene File Data

Selection of External Reference Signal and Generator Lock Setting

Setting the Time Data

Convenient Shooting Functions

Dynamic Range Stretcher Function

Chapter 5 Playback

Normal and Variable Speed Playback

Thumbnail Operations

Chapter 6 Menu Operations

Setting Menu Structure

Setting Menu Display

Menu List

[OPTION MENU] List

Chapter 7 Smartui Operation

Smartui Basic Operations

Smartui Menu Structure

Smartui Menu Operation Overview

Smartui Menu List

Chapter 8 Display

Screen Status Display

Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices

Connecting to Video Equipment/Monitor

Connection through the <USB2.0> Terminal

Connecting to the Remote Control Unit (AJ-RC10G)

Connecting to the Extension Control Unit (AG-EC4G)

Connecting to the Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)

Connecting to P2 ROP Application

Connecting the Base Station (AG-BS300P/AG-BS300E)

Chapter 10 Network Connection

Preparing for Connection

Network Settings

Network Function

Using FTP Client Function

Rec During Upload Function

Chapter 11 Maintenance

Warning System

Updating the Camera Firmware