Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-PX800G Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH W1014HM1065 -YI VQT5L20A-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: Declaration Of Conformity
Model Number: AJ-PX800G Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 4 Read this first! EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with: standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, and electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1>...
Page 5 For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Selectable functions Read this first! Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Chapter 1 Overview Selecting audio input signals Adjusting the recording level Before using the camera Selecting the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) Adjusting image quality Detail function Accessories...
Page 8 Contents Chapter 5 Playback Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) Switch functionality in remote control mode Normal and variable speed playback Recording and playback operations in remote control mode Thumbnail operations Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Thumbnail operation overview Switch functionality in remote control mode Thumbnail screen Recording and playback operations in remote control mode...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter.
Page 10: Before Using The Camera
7 This product includes software licensed under MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE. For details (These details are originally provided in English.) on how to obtain the source code, visit the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer.
Page 11: Setting The Region Of Use (Setting The Frame Frequency, Etc.)
Chapter 1 Overview — Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) When the camera is shipped, the region of use is not set. Before you use the camera for the first time, follow the steps below to change the setting to the frame frequency of the region of use.
Page 12: Accessories
Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Shoulder strap (page 38) Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 16) NOTE t After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly. – 12 –...
Page 13: Use Of The Camera On A System
For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards that are not described in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Expanded configuration devices You can also use the following devices in addition to the basic configuration devices.
Page 14: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts
Description of parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the [HOME] screen of the SmartUI are also described.
Page 15: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section Power supply and accessory mounting section 1 <POWER> switch (page 48) Switch on/off the power. 2 Battery release lever (page 27) Pull this battery release lever down to release the battery. 3 Battery holder (page 27) Mount the Anton/Bauer battery.
Page 16 Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section 16 <LENS> terminal (page 30) Connect the lens connection cable. For a detailed description of the lens used, refer to the Operating Instructions for the lens. 17 Tripod mount (page 38) Attach the tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 (optional) when mounting the camera on the tripod.
Page 17: Audio (Input) Function Section
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Audio (input) function section Audio (input) function section 1 <MIC IN> terminal (page 36) Connect the microphone (optional). f The phantom microphone can also be used. To use this, set [ON] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [FRONT MIC POWER].
Page 18: Audio (Output) Function Section
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Audio (output) function section Audio (output) function section 1 <MONITOR> dial Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones. 2 Internal speaker During recording, EE audio can be monitored, and during playback, playback audio can be monitored. Audio from the speaker automatically disappears when earphones are connected to the <PHONES>...
Page 19: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording (camera unit) 5 6 7 8 1 <ND FILTER> dial (page 49) Select the filter to suit the brightness of the subject. <1><CLEAR>: Does not use the ND filter.
Page 20: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section (Recording Unit)
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section - The subject is a high-contrast scene. 8 <WHITE BAL> switch (pages 54, 55) Select the method for adjustment of the white balance. <PRST>: Set the switch to this position when you have no time or are otherwise unable to adjust the white balance. f The factory setting is 3200 K.
Page 21 Make sure that the card has been inserted into the adaptor before use.) - Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards on the camera before use.
Page 22: Menu Operation Section And Thumbnail Operation Section
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 1 Jog dial button (page 119) f When the setting menu is displayed, navigate through the setting menu pages to select and set items. Turning the jog dial button toward the bottom moves the cursor toward the bottom.
Page 23: Time Code Section
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Time code section Time code section HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT NDF SLABE P -REC AUDIO MEDIA SETUP BATT HOME /REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE THUMBNAIL KEY LOCK SHIFT 1 <GENLOCK IN> terminal (pages 95, 95) Input reference signal terminal when the genlock is on the camera unit or when externally locking the time code.
Page 24: Warning And Status Display Section
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Warning and status display section Warning and status display section 1 Back tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to <ON>, the lamp acts in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewfinder. 2 Rear tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to <ON>, the lamp acts in the same way as the back tally lamp.
Page 25: Smartui Display ([Home] Screen)
Chapter 2 Description of parts — SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) NDF SLAVE P -REC MEDIA BATT 1 Media remaining space indicator bar Displays the remaining free space in the P2 card using a 7-segment display. Each segment is equivalent to three minutes, and the decreasing P2 card remaining time is indicated by the segments going out one segment at a time.
Page 26: Chapter 3 Preparation
Preparation Chapter 3 Before you use the camera, mount the battery and lens following the procedures in this chapter. The mounting of accessories is also described in this chapter.
Page 27: Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or external DC power supply can be used as the camera’s power supply. Using batteries Connection of the following batteries to the camera has been verified. r Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140 DIONIC HC r IDX batteries ENDURA10...
Page 28: Using External Dc Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Using V-mount type batteries Mount the V-mount type battery plate. As shown in the figure, insert and slide in the direction of the arrow. Release lever Mount the V-mount type battery plate. Slide in the direction of the arrow. Set the battery type.
Page 29: Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply DC IN +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, the power supply from the external DC power supply has priority. The battery may be removed while using the external DC power supply.
Page 30: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Lens lever Mark Mount cap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cable clamp <LENS> terminal Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens to mount the lens.
Page 31: 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 32: White Shading Compensation
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens The [FB ADJ. OK!] message is displayed on the viewfinder screen when the adjustment has completed. The [FB ADJ. ERROR!] message is displayed on the viewfinder screen when the adjustment has not been performed correctly. In such a case, check the conditions of the subject and lighting, open the iris again, and perform adjustment again.
Page 33: Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (Cac)
Display on the camera Corresponding lens parts number XA16x 8A-XB4 XA16x 8A-XB4 NOTE t For details on additions and modifications to lenses compatible with the chromatic aberration compensation function, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 33 –...
Page 34: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens
Insert the SD memory card written with the chromatic aberration compensation data you downloaded from our website into the camera. For details on downloading, refer to the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] → [CAC FILE]. (Fig. 1) The list of CAC files on the SD memory card is displayed.
Page 35 Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera Fig. 1 Set to [OFF] using main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL]. In [LIST/DELETE], select the lens part no. you want to delete and press the jog dial button (or the <SET> button). (Fig. 1) A confirmation screen is displayed.
Page 36: Preparing For Audio Input
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Using front microphone Attach microphones such as the microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional), AG-MC200G (optional), etc. Viewfinder clamping screw Viewfinder Microphone holder <MIC IN>...
Page 37: Using Audio Devices
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices a: <AUDIO IN CH1/3> terminal b: <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal c: <LINE>/<MIC> switch Connect the audio equipment to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3> or <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal of the camera with the XLR cable. According to the channel to which the XLR cable is connected, switch the input signal to [REAR] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI.
Page 38: Mounting Accessories
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting accessories Attaching a tripod When attaching the camera to a tripod, use the tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 (optional). Tripod adaptor Pan head Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. (Fig. 1) Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor.
Page 39: Attaching The Rain Cover
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Attaching the rain cover The figure below shows an example of use of the rain cover SHAN-RC700. Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener – 39 –...
Page 40: Connecting The Terminal To The External Recording Start/Stop Switch
Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal to the external recording start/stop switch Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal to the external recording start/stop switch It is possible to retrieve 1.5 A current from the <DC OUT> terminal of the camera. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this terminal.
Page 41: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The value of the time is recorded to content (clips) and affects the thumbnail playback order. Before recording, be sure to check and set the date and time zone.
Page 42: P2 Card
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card P2 card Inserting a P2 card When using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 41) A microP2 card adaptor AJ-P2AD1G (optional) is required when using a microP2 memory card. Eject button P2 card access LED Slot cover...
Page 43: Preventing Accidental Erasure
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card t If a P2 card is inserted into another slot during playback, the inserted card is not recognized and the P2 card access LED does not light up. The P2 card will be recognized when playback ends. t Even if a P2 card is inserted in a vacant card slot during recording, the P2 card may not be recognized immediately in the following instance: - Immediately after a pre-recording t The P2 card access LED can be set to continuously off in the main menu →...
Page 44: Cps (Content Protection System)
The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of P2 card. (page 207) 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 45: How To Handle Data Recorded On P2 Cards
“P2 Viewer Plus” software. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t Follow the steps below to use general IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer the data to a computer. However, be sure to use P2 Viewer Plus when bringing data back to a P2 card.
Page 46: Tally Lamp
Chapter 3 Preparation — Tally lamp Tally lamp The tally lamp will flash when the camera is in the following status. f When there is no remaining battery (once per second) f The P2 card has less free space to record and the battery level is low (one time per second) f The P2 card has been removed while being accessed (four times per second) f The P2 card has no more space to record (four times per second) f When warnings such as a system error or recording abnormality are displayed (four times per second)
Page 47: Chapter 4 Shooting
Shooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording.
Page 48: Basic Procedures
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Basic procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting. Before you actually leave for shooting, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly after making preparations. (page 199) Preparation Power supply setup to P2 card insertion Fig.
Page 49: For Shooting
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures For shooting White/black balance adjustment to completion of recording For shooting, use the following steps. a: <ND FILTER> dial b: <REC> button c: <SHUTTER> switch d: <AUTO W/B BAL> switch e: <WHITE BAL> switch Switch the <ND FILTER>...
Page 50: Standard Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Standard recording Press the <REC> button to start recording of video and audio on the P2 card. Data consisting of video and audio (including additional information) generated by a single shooting action is called a “clip”. <REC>...
Page 51: Basic Procedures
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures r Resolution: 1920×1080 Setting Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [1080-59.94i/P] [AVC-I100/30PN] — 1080/30PN Native [AVC-G50/30PN] [AVC-G25/30PN] [AVC-G12/30PN] [AVC-I100/24PN] 1080/24PN Native [AVC-G50/24PN] [AVC-G25/24PN] [AVC-G12/24PN] [1080-59.94i] [AVC-I100/60i] — 1080/60i [AVC-I50/60i] [AVC-G50/60i] [AVC-G25/60i] [AVC-G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD/60i] [1080-50i/P] [AVC-I100/25PN] —...
Page 52: Adjustable Settings When Shooting
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Adjustable settings when shooting Configure the settings as necessary before you start shooting. Focus assist function The focus assist function enables you to focus the target easily. Expanded display in the viewfinder, focus in red display (display with the contours of the image in red), and focus bar display are available. Expanded display [EXPAND] Set to [EXPAND] in the main menu →...
Page 53: Level Gauge Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Level gauge function A level gauge that indicates the horizontal and vertical inclinations of the camera recorder can be displayed in the viewfinder. Horizontal direction Example) When correcting the inclination towards the left Vertical direction Example) When correcting the downward inclination Orange lines will be displayed when inclined.
Page 54: Adjusting The White And Black Balance
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at all times using the camera, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. To obtain higher image quality, adjust in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) → ABB (black balance adjustment) → AWB (white balance adjustment).
Page 55: Adjusting The Black Balance
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance When you have no time to adjust the white balance f Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <PRST>. The value can be changed to 3200 K, 5600 K, or the user-specified variable value by pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side, and while the color temperature is displayed, pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL>...
Page 56: 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 57: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speed Switch the <SHUTTER> switch to set the shutter speed in the shutter mode. <SHUTTER> switch Press the <SHUTTER> switch positioned at <OFF> towards the <ON> side. Press the <SHUTTER>...
Page 58: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the synchro scan mode Perform the following steps to operate. Jog dial button <SHUTTER> switch Press the <SHUTTER> switch from <ON> towards the <SEL> side to set the camera to synchro scan mode [S/S]. Change the setting value of the synchro scan shutter.
Page 59: Flash Band Compensation (Fbc) Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Flash band compensation (FBC) function Flash band compensation (FBC) function The camera is equipped with a function for compensating and reducing band-like interference (called “flash band”) that occurs due to the MOS pickup device when shooting in environments where flash strobe light such as that from still cameras is present. Change over time Flash firing Shot image...
Page 60: Assigning Functions To User Buttons
Chapter 4 Shooting — Assigning functions to USER buttons Assigning functions to USER buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the <USER MAIN>, <USER1>, <USER2>, and lens <RET> buttons. Set each function to be assigned in the main menu → [USER SW], [USER MAIN], [USER1], [USER2], [RET SW]. In the factory settings, [Y GET] is assigned to the <USER MAIN>...
Page 61: Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels
Chapter 4 Shooting — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD). When [LVL] is set to [AUTO] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI, the recording level of audio channels 1/2/3/4 is automatically adjusted. Also, you can adjust the level manually by setting it to [MANU].
Page 62: Adjusting Image Quality
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality Adjusting image quality The image quality of the video to be recorded can be set in the main menu → [SCENE FILE]. To change “Advanced settings”, measuring equipment such as vector scope is necessary. Detail function This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images.
Page 63: Rb Gain Control Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality RB gain control function This function makes settings to add or reduce intensity of red and blue colors according to the position of the <WHITE BAL> switch. The function works when the switch is at the <PRST> position or when automatic white balance is active. It does not work when auto tracking white balance is activated.
Page 64: Color Correction Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 15 phases in an image. It can be set to individual color hue. Yl-R-R R-R-Mg Yl-R R-Mg Yl-Yl-R [(PHASE)] G-Yl Mg-B...
Page 65: High Color Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality r Advanced settings Configure the settings in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [KNEE SETTING]. f When the <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch is set to <ON>, and [ON] is selected in the main menu → [SW MODE] → [AUTO KNEE SW] [A.KNEE RESPONSE]: Sets the speed of response.
Page 66: Special Recording Functions
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Special recording functions You can use special recording functions such as pre-recording and loop recording by setting the menu. Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a fixed amount of time (approx. 3 seconds during HD recording, and approx. 7 seconds during SD recording) before recording is actually started.
Page 67: One-Shot Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions One-shot recording Recording takes place once for the set amount of time. Set all items in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE]. Select [ONE SHOT] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [RECORDING]. Set the time with [ONE SHOT TIME] in the main menu →...
Page 68: One-Clip Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions One-clip recording You can record a single recording (from start to stop of recording) not as one clip but as a clip integrating several recordings. Record start Record start Record start First recording Second recording Nth recording Record stop...
Page 69: Simultaneous Recording
Refer to the support desk at the following website for the latest information on software whose operability has been confirmed. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Simultaneous recording This function records the same video onto two P2 cards when the two P2 cards are inserted into two slots.
Page 70: Recording Check Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Recording check function f After recording ends, press the <RET> button of the lens to automatically play back approximately three seconds of video and audio of the last clip. In this way, you can check whether video has been recorded properly. After playback, the camera is again ready to start recording. f The [REC CHECK] function can be assigned to the USER button.
Page 71: Multi Formats
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals This camera can record HD (1080i/P, 1080i, 720P) signals in a combined format of AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG, and DVCPRO HD codecs, and can record SD (480i/576i) signals in a combined format of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV codecs. Recording and shooting signals can be selected in the main menu →...
Page 72 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Standard recording Pre-recording Interval recording [AVC-I100/60P] — [AVC-I100/30PN] — — — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I100/24PN] — — — [AVC-I50/60P] — [720-59.94P] [AVC-G50/60P] — — [24BIT] [AVC-G25/60P] —...
Page 73 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] One-shot recording Loop recording One-clip recording [AVC-I100/60P] — [AVC-I100/30PN] — — — — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I100/24PN] — — — — [AVC-I50/60P] — [720-59.94P] [AVC-G50/60P] —...
Page 74: List Of Recording Settings And Recording Functions
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function Dual codec recording Simultaneous [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] recording HD proxy* SD proxy* [AVC-I100/60P] — [AVC-I100/30PN] — — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I100/24PN] — — [AVC-I50/60P] — — [720-59.94P] [AVC-G50/60P] —...
Page 75: Recording/Playback And Output Format List
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Setting item Description of settings Select the setup level of the signal (composite) to output to the <MON OUT> terminal. f [0%]: 0% setup for both output and recording [SETUP] (Main menu → [SYSTEM MODE]) f [7.5%A]: 7.5% setup for output only (recording 0%) The [SETUP] menu setting is valid also at playback.
Page 76 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Setting <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] Video format Audio [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-I50/60P] [AVC-G50/60P] 720/60P 720/59.94P [AVC-G25/60P] [720-59.94P] [AVC-G12/60P] Disabled [AVC-I100/30PN] 720/30PN Native 720/30P over 60P 2:2 [AVC-I100/24PN] 720/24PN Native 720/24P over 60P 2:3 [DVCPRO HD/60P] 720/60P...
Page 77: Dual Codec Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Dual codec recording Recording in different formats for main recording and sub recording can be performed on the camera. For sub recording, 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: List Of Streaming Modes And Resolution/Frame Rates
Chapter 4 Shooting — Streaming function [SYSTEM MODE] [STREAMING MODE] HD streaming SD streaming [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AVC-G6], [AVC-G (QoS)] [HQ], [LOW], [SHQ (QoS)] [AVC-I100/50i] [AVC-I50/50i] — [1080-50i] [AVC-G50/50i] [AVC-G25/50i] [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-I50/60P] — [720-59.94P] [AVC-G50/60P] [AVC-G25/60P] [AVC-I100/50P] [AVC-I50/50P] — [720-50P] [AVC-G50/50P] [AVC-G25/50P] * [LOW] cannot be selected.
Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87 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. – 87 –...
Page 88: Selection Of External Reference Signal And Generator Lock Setting
Chapter 4 Shooting — Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting Locking the video signal to the external reference signal The video signal output from the camera can be locked to the reference signal supplied from an external source. The camera can receive external reference signals from the <GENLOCK IN>...
Page 89: 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 90 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Recording TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] VITC [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-I50/60P] [AVC-G50/60P] Recording run/free run* [AVC-G25/60P] — [DF]/[NDF] Same value as LTC [AVC-G12/60P] 30 frames [720-59.94P] [AVC-I100/30PN] [DVCPRO HD/60P] Recording run/free run* [AVC-I100/24PN] —...
Page 91 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Output TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] TC OUT LTC, VITC of HD SDI [DVCPRO50/60i] [60i] [480-59.94i] [DVCPRO/60i] LTC is output. None [30P] [DV/60i] [DVCPRO50/50i] [50i] [576-50i] [DVCPRO/50i] LTC is output. None [25P] [DV/50i]...
Page 92: User Bits Settings
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Output of user bits Setting Output UB [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] UB for TC OUT LTC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI [AVC-I100/30PN] [AVC-G50/30PN] LTC UB is output. LTC UB is output.
Page 93: How To Input User Bits
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data t After executing slave once, even if input from the <TC IN/OUT> terminal stops, the slave status will continue. However, in the following cases, the slave status of the user bits will be released. - When [UBG MODE] is set to other than [EXT] - When user bits are set in the [SET01:TC/UB] screen of SmartUI - When the power is turned off...
Page 94: Setting The Time Code
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Frame rate information recorded on user bits Saving the frame rate values for the image information shot/saved according to the frame rate set in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] to user bits allows you to use the editor (personal computer editing software).
Page 95: Externally Locking The Time Code
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Time code function during battery replacement Even during battery replacement, the backup mechanism functions, allowing the time code generator to continue operating. When each item of the system mode has been changed, the time code of free run may shift. Turn on the power again, check the time code, and reset it, if necessary.
Page 96: Supplying The Time Code Externally
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Input a reference time code and reference video signal that are in a phase relationship (that conforms to time code specifications) to the <TC IN/OUT> terminal and the <GENLOCK IN> terminal. The built-in time code generator is locked to the reference time code. When approximately ten seconds has elapsed after locking, the external lock status will be held even if the reference time code from the external device is disconnected.
Page 97: Connecting And Setting The Genlock And Time Code Input/Output
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output The relationship of the connecting and settings between the genlock and time code input/output is shown in the table. When the genlock input and the camera output phase match, l is displayed, and when they do not match, × is displayed. r When the camera recording format is 1080i/P, 1080i Image and standard signals VIDEO...
Page 98: 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 99: Displaying Frame Marker
Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Displaying frame marker Displays when [ON] is set in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FRAME MARK]. Set the angle of view in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FRAME SIG]. Set the outside level in the main menu →...
Page 100: 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 101: Normal And Variable Speed Playback
Chapter 5 Playback — Normal and variable speed playback Normal and variable speed playback Playback of clips can be performed on the thumbnail screen. To display the thumbnail screen, press the <THUMBNAIL> button. r Normal speed playback Color playback images can be viewed on the viewfinder by pressing the <PLAY/PAUSE> button. Likewise, color playback images can be viewed on a color video monitor connected to the monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT/IN (OP)>, <HDMI>...
Page 102: 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 103 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Displayed in yellow while the wired LAN is connected. (Yellow) Displayed in red when there is a problem with the connection of wired LAN. (Red) Displayed in gray when the wireless LAN is not activated properly. (Gray) Displayed in white when the wireless LAN is not connected.
Page 104: 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 105: 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.]) are displayed. For details, refer to “Setting items that display properties”...
Page 106: 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 107: 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 70). 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 108: Deleting Clips
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations 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 107) to select the desired text memo in a clip. Move the cursor over the text memo to be copied and press the <SET>...
Page 109: 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 21).
Page 110 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Loading clip metadata (metadata upload) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Insert the SD memory card that contains the clip metadata (metadata upload file). Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [REC META DATA]. The metadata name of the metadata upload file on the SD memory card is displayed.
Page 111: Formatting A P2 Card
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Status of clip metadata [USER CLIP NAME] to be recorded When no clip metadata has been loaded, or when setting disables recording of loaded clip Same as [GLOBAL CLIP ID] metadata r [TYPE2] Status of clip metadata [USER CLIP NAME] to be recorded When clip metadata has been loaded Uploaded data + [COUNT] value*...
Page 112: Properties
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations f Select [SD CARD], and press the <SET> button. f Select [EXIT] when you do not wish to format the card. Use the cursor buttons to select [YES]. The SD memory card is formatted. NOTE t SD memory cards can also be formatted in the main menu →...
Page 113 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 114 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 115 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 116 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 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121: 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 122 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 123 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 124 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 125 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 126: [System Mode]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [HI-COLOR SW] Turns the mode that expands the color dynamic range [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [HI-COLOR LVL] Selects the level of the mode that expands the color dynamic range. [1]…[32] f Factory setting: [32] [WHITE CLIP SETTING]...
Page 127: [User Sw]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [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. (Appropriate when shooting in a dark environment.) The viewfinder shows [H.SENS.].
Page 128: [Recording Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [W.BAL VAR] Sets the value of [VAR] in [W.BAL PRESET]. It can also be operated by the jog dial button. Enabled when [W.BAL PRESET] is set to [VAR] and the <WHITE BAL> switch is at <PRST>. [2000K]…[15000K] f Factory setting: [3200K] [PUSH AF MODE]...
Page 129 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [FILE SPLIT] Selects the split method of the recording file. [NORMAL]: Divides the file every 4 GB regardless of the recording format. [SHORT]: Divides the file every 128 seconds regardless of the recording format. f Factory setting: [NORMAL] If the clip is recorded in one file, it cannot be copied to a P2 memory card or 32 GB microP2 memory card, or copied or exported to a storage.
Page 130: [Clip]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [START TEXT MEMO] Selects whether to automatically add a text memo at recording start position each time recording is started. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [DF MODE] Sets the counting method of the built-in time code generator. [DF]: Uses the drop frame mode.
Page 131 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [FORMAT(STORAGE)] Formats a storage device connected to the <USB2.0> terminal (host) using the specified file system. [TYPE S]: Formats in the [TYPE S] format. [FAT]: Formats in the [FAT] format. This item is enabled only while the storage explorer screen or storage thumbnail screen is displayed.
Page 132: [Audio Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [PB POSITION] Sets the playback start position during playback from the thumbnail screen. [RESUME]: Plays back from the position where playback stopped. [THUMBNAIL TC]: Plays back from the time code of the thumbnail position. [START TC]: Plays back from the start time code (beginning of the clip).
Page 133 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [WIRELESS TYPE] Selects the type of wireless microphone receiver. [SINGLE]: Selects a single channel type wireless microphone receiver. [DUAL]: Selects a double channel type wireless microphone receiver. f Factory setting: [SINGLE] [RECORDING CH [FRONT VR CH1] Selects whether to enable the <F.AUDIO LEVEL>...
Page 134: [In/Out Sel]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [IN/OUT SEL] Configure the settings regarding output from <SDI OUT/IN (OP)>, <HDMI>, <MON OUT>, and <TC IN/OUT> terminals. Item Description of settings [SDI OUT] Sets video output from the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal. [ON]: Outputs video.
Page 135 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [NETWORK SEL] Sets the connection method when connecting the camera with an external device (such as a computer) via network. [WLAN]: Connects via wireless LAN. [4G/LTE]: Connects via 3G/4G/LTE. [LAN]: Connects via the <LAN>...
Page 136 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [START] When [CAMERA] is selected in [START TRIGGER], the streaming distribution is started/stopped from the camera. [ON]: Starts streaming. [OFF]: Stops streaming. [LAN PROPERTY] [MAC ADDRESS] Displays the MAC address of the <LAN> terminal on the camera. (Cannot be changed.) [DHCP] Sets whether to use automatic acquisition via DHCP.
Page 137: [Display Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server when [INFRA] is selected in [TYPE] and [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP], or when [ENABLE] is selected in [DHCP] and the primary DNS server cannot be obtained. f Factory setting: [0.0.0.0] [DHCP SERVER] Sets whether to use the DHCP SERVER function when [DIRECT] is selected in [TYPE] and the camera is...
Page 138 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DATE/TIME] Sets date and time display. [TIME]: Displays the hour, minute, and second. [DATE]: Displays the year, month, and date. [TIME&DATE]: Displays the hour, minute, and second, as well as year, month, and date. [OFF]: Does not display.
Page 139: [Battery Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [REC FORMAT] Displays/hides recording format display. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [FRAME RATE] Displays/hides frame rate. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [ASPECT] Displays/hides letterbox recording display. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [ONE CLIP REC] Displays/hides the status of one-clip recording mode.
Page 140 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [BATT REMAIN FULL] Sets the content of the battery remaining charge bar of SmartUI when a battery with charge level display function is used. [70%]: Displays as full at 70%. [100%]: Displays as full at 100%.
Page 141: [Card Functions]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [BATT STAT NEAR END] Selects the near end percent value. 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 142: [Maintenance]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [GL PHASE] When in HD (1080i, 720P) mode, selects the output signal of phase to be locked to the signal input to the <GENLOCK IN> terminal. [HD SDI]: Locks the HD SDI output signal to genlock input. [COMPOSITE]: Locks the down-converted composite output signals (signal from the <MON OUT>...
Page 143: [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 144: 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 145: 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 146: Smartui Menu Structure
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu structure SmartUI menu structure HOME CAMERA CAM01 : STATUS CAM02 : SCENE FILE AUDIO AUDIO AUD01 : LEVEL AUDIO AUD02 : INPUT AUD03 : MONI SETUP SETUP SET01 : TC/UB SETUP SET02 : MON/HDMI FORMAT SET03 : MON/HDMI SETUP SET04 : LCD –...
Page 147: 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 148: 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 149 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 150: [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 151 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 152 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 153: Chapter 8 Display
Display Chapter 8 Details displayed on the viewfinder are described.
Page 154: 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 155 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 156 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 157 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display 24 Recommended ND filter display Displays the ND filter recommended for the current shooting conditions. 25 Camera warning, notification display area (pages 203, 158) 26 Automatic white balance abnormal display Displayed when the automatic white balance is abnormal during mode check. 27 Automatic black balance abnormal display Displayed when the automatic black balance is abnormal during mode check.
Page 158: Checking And Displaying The Shooting Status
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display f [ ]: Displayed from when transfer error occurred during upload until when the next upload starts. 40 Streaming distribution status display Displays the streaming status. ] (blinking): Blinks while the camera is being connected to a device which will receive the streaming video. ] (illuminated): Displayed when the camera is connected to a device receiving the streaming video and the camera is transmitting streaming video.
Page 159: 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] 16 Y GET brightness display — — 17 ND filter display — — — 18 Shutter speed display —...
Page 160 Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display [PROXY] Displays the media selection status for proxy recording. [MEDIA] [P2]/[P2&SD]/[OFF] Displays the setting status for proxy recording mode. [MODE] [AVC-G6 2CH MOV]/[SHQ 2CH MOV]/[HQ 2CH MOV]/[LOW 2CH MOV] [PROXY ERROR] Displays the operation error on the proxy module. [NETWORK] [NETWORK] Displays the network to be used and its status.
Page 161: 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 162: Connecting To Video Equipment/Monitor
Cables are optionally available. They are not supplied with the camera. Prepare the HDMI cable (optional) with double or more shielded. For the HDMI cable, using Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> and <MON OUT> terminals, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB.
Page 163: 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 164 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 165 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 166 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 167 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 168 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal NOTE t For [TYPE S] storage devices, you can switch between the partition name and serial name display using the cursor buttons. t If there is an invalid partition in [P2STORE], the partition information is displayed in gray. t The remaining free space of the corresponding partition can be checked in the main menu →...
Page 169 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal Displaying the storage device clip thumbnails and the video monitor 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 170 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal [FOLDER] Folder name (creation date and time are not displayed in the root folder) [SIZE] Total capacity of the storage device [FREE CAP.] Remaining storage device capacity NOTE t You can change the thumbnail screen display if necessary.
Page 171: 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 172 For details on the current from the <REMOTE> terminal, refer to “Details of the connector signals” (page 215). 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/ – 172 –...
Page 173: 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 174: 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) Part of the functions can be remotely controlled by connecting the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) to the <LAN> terminal or the <REMOTE>...
Page 175 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) f When the button light goes off, the function of the skin tone detail is set to [OFF], regardless of the camera’s menu setting value. After restarting the camera, the menu setting value is reflected in AK-HRP200G. r Matrix button (<MATRIX>) Operation is not available.
Page 176: 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 177: Chapter 10 Network Connection
Network Connection Chapter 10 This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network.
Page 178: 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 179: 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 180: 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 – 180 –...
Page 181: 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. – 181 –...
Page 182: 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 183 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 184: 4G/Lte Setting
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings t When you change the settings of [NETWORK SEL], the changes will not be reflected until the camera is restarted. After the settings have been changed, the setting screen termination may take time due to the restart of the network service. t All of the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway must be correctly set.
Page 185 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings [DEFAULT GATEWAY]: Default gateway (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) [PRIMARY DNS]: Primary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [SECONDARY DNS]: Secondary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [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 →...
Page 186: 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 187: 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 188: Setting For Connection With Remote Operation Panel (Ak-Hrp200G)
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function 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 → [NETWORK SETUP] → [WIRELESS PROPERTY] → [DHCP SERVER] is set to [ENABLE]).
Page 189 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function 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. [RTSP PORT]: Sets the RTSP port number of the connection destination. NOTE t The content set in Step can be saved on the SD memory card.
Page 190: 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 191: Ftp Server Folder List (Ftp Explorer Screen)
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function After checking the log, 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 192: 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 193: 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 194: Transferring From An Sd Memory Card To An Ftp Server (Export)
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function 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. t Depending on the number of clips on the server and network conditions, it may take some time to display thumbnails or to copy them. t To cancel the copy process, use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on [CANCEL] and press the <SET>...
Page 195: 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 196: Displaying The Upload List
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Rec during upload function The transfer status of the clip registered in the upload list can be checked in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [UPLOAD LIST]. The viewfinder or LCD monitor shows the operation status of the rec during upload function. In addition, the thumbnail screen shows the operation status of the rec during upload function and the transfer status of clips.
Page 197 Chapter 10 Network Connection — Rec during upload function NOTE t The screen is not updated when the [STATUS] display is changed while the upload list is displayed. t Save up to the latest 1000 logs for clip information (month and date, clip number (global clip ID), status) registered in the upload list to an SD memory card.
Page 198: Chapter 11 Maintenance And Inspection
Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 11 Inspect the various parts of the camera before shooting. Maintenance of the camera or error messages are also described in this chapter.
Page 199: Inspections Before Shooting
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Inspections before shooting Before recording, perform the following inspection to ensure that the system operates properly. It is recommended that you check the image using a color video monitor. Preparing to inspect 5 9 9 min 2 1 9 9 min D R S...
Page 200 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Press the <THUMBNAIL> button to switch to the thumbnail screen, and from the thumbnail, playback the clip you just recorded. Ensure that the clip plays back properly. If two cards are inserted in the P2 card slots, press the USER button to which [SLOT SEL] is assigned and switch the target P2 card.
Page 201 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Set the [TC_MD] to [R-RUN]. Press the <HOME> button to display the [HOME] screen of SmartUI. Press the <REC> button. Ensure that the number in the counter display changes when the recording starts. Press the <REC>...
Page 202: Maintenance
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Maintenance Maintenance Charging the built-in battery The camera uses the built-in battery to remember the date and time. The built-in battery is nearly empty when [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder. Charge the built-in battery with the following procedure. Make sure that the <POWER>...
Page 203: Warning System
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Warning system If an error is detected immediately after the camera is turned on or during operation, the viewfinder, <WARNING> lamp, and tally lamp indicate the error. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error codes Error code Display...
Page 204 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause f The current operation will continue. f Turn off the camera and turn on it again to check the [PROXY ERROR] An error occurred in the internal proxy module. recording and playback.
Page 205 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause [INVALID VALUE!] The data value you entered is invalid. Enter data within the normal range. [LACK OF CAPACITY!] There is not enough recording capacity left on the card. Insert a card with sufficient recording capacity.
Page 206 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Message Description Measure [VERIFICATION FAILED!] The compare check performed after copying failed. Copy it again. Network Message Description Measure Check that the LAN settings are correct. Check that the [CANNOT CONNECT!] A connection to the network cannot be established. LAN cable is connected correctly and the network you use is running.
Page 207: 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 208: Chapter 12 Additional Functions From The Optional Board
Additional Functions from the Chapter 12 Optional Board This chapter describes the optional board that can be installed to the camera.
Page 209: Hd/Sd Sdi Input Board (Ag-Ya600G)
Chapter 12 Additional Functions from the Optional Board — HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) High-quality recording through the digital input is possible using the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal by installing the HD/SD SDI input board AG-YA600G (optional).
Page 210 Specification Chapter 13 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.
Page 211: Chapter 13 Specification Specifications
Chapter 13 Specification — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 144 mm (5-21/32 inches) 350 mm (13-25/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC 12 V (11.0 V – 17.0 V) Power consumption 22 W (body only or when the optional board AG-YA600G is installed) indicates safety information.
Page 212 Chapter 13 Specification — Specifications Slow shutter speed f 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 seconds f 30p mode: 1/15 seconds f 24p mode: 1/12 seconds f 50i/50p mode: 1/12.5, 1/25 seconds f 25p mode: 1/12.5 seconds Synchro scan shutter f 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 –...
Page 213 Approx. 78 min f LOW 2CH MOV: Approx. 135 min These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips. Video input/output <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal BNC×1...
Page 214 Supported formats when the HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) is installed Weight Approx. 13 ] (0.03 lbs.) Dimensions (W×H×D) 70 mm×50 mm×7 mm Video format (complies to the AJ-PX800G video HD: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94P, 720/50P format) SD: 480/59.94i, 576/50i Audio format (complies to the AJ-PX800G audio...
Page 215: Details Of The Connector Signals
Chapter 13 Specification — Details of the connector signals Details of the connector signals DC IN +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Make sure that the polarity of the external power supply is correct.
Page 216 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 217 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.) – 217 –...
Page 218: Index
Index Index Formatting P2 card Adjusting image quality SD memory card 84, 111 [AREA SETTING] Storage device Frame marker [AUD01:LEVEL] Front microphone [AUD02:INPUT] FTP client function [AUD03:MONI] Audio input [AUDIO SETUP] Gamma function Audio the recording level Genlock Auto tracking white balance [AWB PRE CONTROL] High color function Hot swap recording...
Page 219 Index 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] Screen display...
Page 220 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 2014...

Panasonic AJ-PX800G 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

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

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 Image Quality

Skin Tone Function

Special Recording Functions

Multi Formats

Dual Codec Recording

Streaming Function

Handling Setting Data

Selection of External Reference Signal and Generator Lock Setting

Setting the Time Data

Convenient Shooting Functions

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

Chapter 10 Network Connection

Preparing for Connection

Network Settings

Network Function

Using FTP Client Function

Rec During Upload Function

Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection

Inspections before Shooting

Maintenance

Warning System

Updating the Camera Firmware

Chapter 12 Additional Functions from the Optional Board

HD/SD SDI Input Board (AG-YA600G)

Chapter 13 Specification Specifications