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Panasonic AG-AC30 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-AC30 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH PJ PB SQW0779 F0816NK0...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety 12) Use only with the instructions on the unit and the applicable cart, stand, tripod, safety instructions listed below. Keep these bracket, or table operating instructions handy for future specified by the reference.
  • Page 4 ∫ Concerning the battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥...
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-AC30PJ Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ07102 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Cautions For Use

    ∫ Cautions for use Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use About this unit the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. The unit and the SD card become warm Do not spray insecticides or volatile during use.

  • Page 7: About The Battery

    When you are not going to use the unit for About the battery an extended time ≥ When storing the unit, it is recommended that The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 8: About The Ac Adaptor

    Do not throw old battery into fire. About charging lamp during ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may charging result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after When the charging lamp is flashing, the the battery has been recharged, the battery following should be considered.
  • Page 9 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or card, note that: condensation has occurred, please wipe it ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or using a soft cloth such as a lens cloth. computer only changes the file management ≥...

  • Page 10: This Unit

    Be careful about the possibility of theft or loss of the unit, and be careful not to leave the unit This unit can record motion pictures using three unattended. Please note that Panasonic does different recording methods, including MOV, not accept any responsibility for the...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Recording Accessories..........13 Optional accessories........14 Before recording ..........37 Preparation Selecting a media to record ......37 Formatting media ........38 Recording motion picture ......39 What you can do with this unit ....15 Recording still pictures .......40 Recording to the SD card ......
  • Page 12 Playback Menu Motion picture/Still picture playback ..85 Using the Menu .......... 112 Motion picture playback using operation Camera Setup........112 icon ............89 System mode ........115 Useful functions........... 90 User switch .......... 119 Creating still picture from motion Switch setting........

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Diffusion filter (white) Battery pack* Color conversion filter AC adaptor (amber) *1 The part number of the battery pack is VW-VBD29. Before purchasing an extra AC cable battery pack, check the optional (AG-AC30PJ)

  • Page 14: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Product numbers correct as of July 2016. These may be subject to change. Unidirectional microphone (AG-MC200G) Battery pack (VW-VBD58/AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89) Battery charger (AG-BRD50) Filter kit (VW-LF49N) Attaching the Filter Kit To use the ND filter or MC protector of the Filter Kit (VW-LF49N;...

  • Page 15: Preparation

    Preparation What you can do with this unit Recording to the SD card It is possible to record motion pictures and still pictures to the SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) using a variety of recording functions. ≥ This unit supports relay/simultaneous recording using double card slots. Linking to external devices USB Device Mode Transfer data (files) to perform nonlinear editing on another device (PC, etc.).

  • Page 16: Usb Host Mode

    It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the external media device. ≥ This unit supports USB 2.0. Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ (This Site is English only) ...

  • Page 17: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts USB DEVICE terminal 103) DC input terminal [DC IN] USB HOST terminal 106) Charging lamp [CHG] HDMI OUT connector [HDMI] Camera remote terminal [CAM Audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin) REMOTE] ≥ FOCUS IRIS terminal (3.5 mm (0.14 q) [AUDIO INPUT2] 23, 59) Handle...
  • Page 18 32 33 34 38 39 40 41 Microphone cable clamper Menu button [MENU] Microphone holder attachment part Jog dial [SEL/PUSH SET] 51, 55, 57, 82, 87) Speaker Gain button [GAIN] Shoulder strap fixture White Balance button [WHITE BAL] Grip belt User 4 button [FOCUS ASSIST] Shutter button [SHUTTER] FOCUS A/M/¶...
  • Page 19 58 59 60 LCD monitor extract part Recording lamp 135) LCD monitor (Touch screen) Built-in LED light Shoulder strap fixture Lens Eye cup mount Tripod receptacle Viewfinder ≥ There are tripod receptacle that are Eye cup compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws. Battery release button [PUSH] ≥...
  • Page 20 63 64 65 66 67 68 Built-in microphone Accessory shoe Sub zoom lever 44, 122) Sub recording start/stop button 122) ≥ This button functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button. LED LIGHT switch ≥ Turns on/off the built-in LED light. Thumbnail button [THUMBNAIL] - 20 -...
  • Page 21 ∫ Attaching/detaching the lens hood (How to detach the lens hood) While pressing and holding the lens hood release button, rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. A Lens hood release button  (How to attach the lens hood) ...

  • Page 22: Attaching The Eye Cup

    ∫ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. Adjust the grip belt according to the size of your hand. ≥ If you find it difficult to fasten the buckle B, move the pad A forward, and fasten the buckle B again.
  • Page 23 ∫ Attaching the front microphone ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm (0.83 q) external microphone (AG-MC200G: optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached. Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part. ≥...

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery

    AC outlet by accident. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries 26). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 26: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time ≥ The times given apply when the ambient operating temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the relative operating humidity is 60%. Charging time may be longer at other temperatures and humidity levels. ≥ These charging times are for when the unit is turned off. ≥...

  • Page 27: Preparation Of Sd Cards

    The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. Cards that you can use with this unit ≥ The cards that you can use are correct as of July 2016. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. Card type Capacity...

  • Page 28: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. 38) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 29: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit.  To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off.

  • Page 30: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted. Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder displays Select the menu.

  • Page 31: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD monitor Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure. ≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part A, and extract the LCD monitor until it clicks into  position. Rotate to the position that is easy to view.

  • Page 32: How To Use The Touch Screen

    How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥...

  • Page 33: Viewfinder Adjustment

    [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [LCD SET] Touch the desired setting item. [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [CONTRAST]: Contrast of the LCD monitor Touch...

  • Page 34: Recording Yourself

    [EVF COLOR] The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and white. Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOR]# [ON] or [OFF] [ON]: Displayed in color [OFF]: Displayed in black and white Recording yourself ≥...

  • Page 35: Setting Date And Time

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

  • Page 36: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Using the menu screen ≥ You can also select menu items by operating the jog dial. MENU MENU Press the MENU button Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching Touch the desired item to enter the setting.

  • Page 37: Recording

    Recording Before recording ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your eye. ≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held. ≥...

  • Page 38: Formatting Media

    Formatting media If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards. Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC etc. 102) ≥...

  • Page 39: Recording Motion Picture

    Recording Recording motion picture  Change the mode to Recording Mode. ≥ Extract the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/  stop button B to start recording. A When you begin recording, REC (red) is displayed. ≥ Recording will stop when you press the recording start/stop button again.

  • Page 40: Recording Still Pictures

    ≥ When the file size of a recorded scene exceeds one of the following sizes or the recording time exceeds one of the following lengths of time, the scene will be divided automatically. (Recording continues.) AVCHD scene Approximately 4 GB MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDHC Memory Card) Approximately 4 GB or 30 minutes...
  • Page 41 ∫ About picture size Picture sizes in which still pictures will be recorded differ depending on the [REC MODE] setting and the [REC FORMAT] setting 115, 116). Recording mode Recording format Aspect Picture size [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of MOV, MP4 FHD (1920k1080) [PS 1080/59.94p], [PH 1080/59.94i],...

  • Page 42: Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode

    Recording Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode MANU iA/MANU switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. appears on the screen in Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic Tracking White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.

  • Page 43: Auto Focus

    Automatic Tracking White Balance The Auto Tracking White (ATW) Balance function of this unit automatically adjusts the White Balance according to the lighting condition. If Auto Tracking White Balance does not work correctly, switch to Manual Mode first, and then adjust the White Balance.

  • Page 44: Using The Zoom

    Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 20k. ≥ It can zoom up to approx. 40k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. 123) ≥ Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99. The value gets larger when zoomed in, and the value gets smaller when zoomed out.

  • Page 45: Using The Built-In Led Light

    Recording Using the Built-in LED Light Even in dark locations, you can record brighter scenes by turning on the built-in LED light. Slide the LED LIGHT switch to turn on the built-in LED light. LED LIGHT switch Slide the switch to turn on/off the built-in LED light.

  • Page 46: Focus

    Recording Focus Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. A FOCUS A/M/¶ button B Focus ring FOCUS A/M/∞   ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Press the FOCUS A/M/¶ button to enable Manual Focus. ≥...

  • Page 47: One Push Af

    Adjusting the level of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL] Touch to adjust settings. ≥ You can select a value between s3 and r3. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. Setting the peaking frequency of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Select the menu.

  • Page 48: Focus Assist

    Focus Assist You can use Focus Assist by pressing the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered. ≥ For information on how to set the USER buttons, refer to page 65. ≥ [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered to the USER4 button by default. Selecting a Focus Assist method ∫...
  • Page 49 ∫ To adjust the magnified display If you set Focus Assist to ON by following either of the procedures below, the central area of the screen will be magnified. You can change the magnification and position of the magnified display. j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to [EXPAND] or [BOTH] and pressing the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered.
  • Page 50 (When changing the peaking color) Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING COLOR] # desired color [Red]/[Blue]/[Yellow]/[White] (When setting the peaking strength) Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING LEVEL] # desired setting Touch to adjust settings. ≥...

  • Page 51: White Balance

    Recording White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.  5600K  SEL/ ...
  • Page 52 ≥ To return to Auto White Balance Mode, press the WHITE BAL button or switch to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch. ≥ It is not possible to change the white balance mode in the following situations: j When [SCENE MODE] is set to [Beach]/[Sunset]/[Fireworks] 112) j During Freeze Frame To set ATW Lock...

  • Page 53: Iris/Gain Adjustment

    To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene Fill the screen with a white subject or place a white piece of paper in front of the lens. Set the White Balance mode to [Ach] or [Bch]. Press and hold the WHITE BAL button or jog dial to perform Auto White Balance.
  • Page 54 Iris value: CLOSE !# (F11 to F1.9) !# OPEN ≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image. ≥ Value closer to OPEN brighten the image. ≥ To return to Auto Iris Mode, press the IRIS button, or set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch.

  • Page 55: Gain Adjustment

    Gain adjustment ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.  SEL/   PUSH GAIN  1 Jog dial 2 GAIN button A Gain value ≥ In Auto Gain Mode, “AGC” is displayed; in Manual Gain Mode, the gain value is displayed in dB. B [GAIN] ≥...
  • Page 56 Super Gain You can use Super Gain by registering [SUPER GAIN] to a USER button. Super Gain allows you to set the gain value to 33 dB or 36 dB. ≥ Please refer to page for details about setting the USER button. ≥...

  • Page 57: Manual Shutter Speed

    Recording Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. A.SHTR 1/60 SEL/  PUSH    SHUTTER  A Shutter speed Jog dial B Auto Shutter display SHUTTER button ≥...

  • Page 58: Audio Input

    Recording Audio Input This unit can record audio in 2 ch. It is possible to switch between built-in microphone, external microphone, or connected audio equipment for each channel. ∫ About audio recording methods The audio recording method varies depending on the [REC MODE] setting. 115) Recording mode Audio recording method...
  • Page 59 ∫ Using an external microphone or audio equipment Connect an external microphone or audio equipment to AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin). Use INPUT1 or INPUT2 switches to switch the connected audio input signal. LINE : Audio equipment is connected : An external microphone is connected +48V : When using a phantom microphone (which requires a...

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Audio Input Level

    To remove the external microphone, etc., from the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin) Remove while pushing on the PUSH section of the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin). ≥ Set the input signal to built-in microphone by switching the CH1, CH2 switches to INT (L) or INT (R) after removing the external microphone.
  • Page 61 Using the ALC function ALC can reduce audio noise. For audio channel 1, select [AUDIO ALC CH1]: for audio channel 2, select [AUDIO ALC CH2]. Set [AUDIO LEVEL CH1]/[AUDIO LEVEL CH2] to [MANUAL]. Select the menu. MENU ] or [ : [AUDIO SETUP] # # desired setting AUDIO ALC CH1...

  • Page 62: Counter Display

    Recording Counter display You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. Touch the LCD monitor while the recording RESET COUNT DISP/ MODE O.I.S. BARS ZEBRA screen is displayed. ≥ Operation icons will be displayed. Touch to switch the counter display.
  • Page 63 [DF MODE] Select the compensation mode for the time code. Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [DF MODE] # desired setting [DF]: Time code is compensated in accordance with the actual time. It is mainly used for broadcasting such as TV programs. [NDF]: It will not compensate the time code.

  • Page 64: Setting The Recording Counter

    [TC PRESET] You can set the initial time code. Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [TC PRESET] Touch the item to set and change with ≥ It will be set to 00h00m00s00f when the [Reset] is touched. ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute, “s” for second and “f” for frame. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

  • Page 65: User Button

    Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 28 available functions. ≥ There are 5 USER buttons (USER1 to 5) on the main body and 4 USER button icons (USER6 to USER9) displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the USER button Select the menu.

  • Page 66: Functions Of The User Button

    (When you use the USER6 to USER9 button) [USER6] [USER7] [USER8] [USER9] ≥ To cancel, press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again. For canceling or using of the following functions for the USER buttons, refer to each page. j Black Fade j Auto Recording j White Fade...
  • Page 67 Item Icon Function [REC CHECK] [REC.C] Recording Check [LAST SCN DEL] [LstDel] Last Scene Delete [DRS] [DRS] [FRZ FRAME] [FRZ] Freeze Frame [SUPER GAIN] [S.Gain] Super Gain [AREA] [AREA] Area Mode [PUSH AF] [PushAF] Push AF [CAPTURE] [Capture] Capture [EVF/LCD DETAIL] [DETAIL] EVF/LCD detail [LCD/EVF OUTPUT]...

  • Page 68: Backlight Compensation

    Backlight Compensation ≥ Register “Backlight Compensation” to a USER button. Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the backlight. This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Black Fade ≥ Register “Black Fade” to a USER button. Fade in/fade out effect (black) can be added to the video and audio that is being recorded.

  • Page 69: Atw Lock

    ATW Lock ≥ Register “ATW Lock” to a USER button. This sets the White Balance mode to [ATW LOCK].(l Digital Zoom ≥ Register “Digital Zoom” to a USER button. Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. ≥...

  • Page 70: Recording Check

    Histogram ≥ Register “Histogram” to a USER button. A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph.

  • Page 71: Freeze Frame

    ≥ Register “DRS” to a USER button. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. It is possible to expand the dynamic range by compressing the video signal level of the highly illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording. ≥...
  • Page 72 Area Mode You can apply a variety of effects to the subject you touch. ∫ Setting an Area Mode effect You can select the following menu items to set an effect to be applied when you touch the subject. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [AREA MODE] # desired setting [INH]: Does not apply any effects of Area Mode.
  • Page 73 ≥ Area Function is not possible in following cases: j When a setting in [SCENE MODE] is enabled 112) j During Super Slow Recording ≥ Area mode is canceled in following cases: j If you turn the unit off j If you press the THUMBNAIL button j If you switch to Intelligent Auto Mode j When the setting of [ASPECT CONVERT] is changed 118)
  • Page 74 Level Gauge ≥ Register “Level Gauge” to a USER button. This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)    When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥...

  • Page 75: Level Shot Function

    Level Shot Function ≥ Register “Level Shot Function” to a USER button. This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. is displayed on the screen. ≥ ≥ The icon changes when the tilt exceeds the correction range. When the tilt is corrected When the tilt is above the correction range ≥...
  • Page 76 ≥ [P-] is displayed on the screen. After you start recording, the display changes to [P-REC]. ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j During Super Slow Recording j During the Interval Recording 125)
  • Page 77 ∫ Frame rates and their effects The slow motion speed during playback varies depending on the frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. Frame rate of [REC FORMAT] 59.94p 29.97p 23.98p Slow motion speed during playback 1/2a the normal 1/4a the normal 1/5a the normal speed speed...

  • Page 78: Auto Rec

    Auto Rec ≥ Register “Auto Rec” to a USER button. This enables/disables a function that controls recording performed with an external device (recorder, etc.) connected to this unit. Select the [HDMI TC OUTPUT] menu. MENU : [OUTPUT SETUP] # [HDMI TC OUTPUT] # [ON] Select the [REMOTE REC] menu.

  • Page 79: Using Operation Icons

    Recording Using Operation Icons You can use convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch the LCD monitor in the recording DISP/ RESET COUNT O.I.S. BARS ZEBRA MODE screen. ≥ The operation icons are displayed. PRE-REC Touch an operation icon.

  • Page 80: Image Stabilizer Function

    Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off. O.I.S.

  • Page 81: Zebra

    Zebra You can switch between the zebra display and marker display. Touch ZEBRA Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes in the following order: Zebra 1 # Zebra 2 # Marker # setting canceled * It is not displayed when the [ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER] is set to [OFF]. 130) ≥...

  • Page 82: Using Of Jog Dial

    Recording Using of jog dial A Jog dial SEL/ PUSH  Selecting/setting items You can select and set menu items 36), etc. using the jog dial. Rotate the jog dial on the menu screen, etc., to move the cursor. ≥ The selected item will be displayed in yellow. Push the jog dial to set.
  • Page 83 Using the multi manual function You can select the following functions and adjust their settings using the jog dial. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their settings. (When the recording screen is displayed) On-screen icons Functions Settings GAIN Gain adjustment Adjusts the gain value.
  • Page 84 To change the function you adjust Change settings in advance so that you can select more than two functions. ≥ Change settings as follows: Functions Settings to be changed in advance Press the GAIN button to switch to Manual Gain Mode. Gain adjustment Press the WHITE BAL button to switch to the Manual White White balance...

  • Page 85: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to playback mode.  Touch the play mode select icon A.  Media display The selected media is displayed in yellow. Select the media C you wish to play back.   (To set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode) Touch the desired recording mode D and ...
  • Page 86  (To set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode) Touch the still picture (JPEG) F. Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching ≥ You can change the playback media by pressing the USER button to which [SLOT SEL] is registered.
  • Page 87 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever is operated to side or side. side) side) 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Scene information display * Detailed information of the scene is displayed when playing back motion pictures.

  • Page 88: Motion Picture Compatibility

    Rotate the jog dial to adjust the volume. B [VOLUME]  Push the jog dial to finish the adjustment ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal motion picture playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥...

  • Page 89: Motion Picture Playback Using Operation Icon

    Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 85. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip playback (to the start of a scene)

  • Page 90: Useful Functions

    Playback Useful functions Creating still picture from motion picture You can save a frame of a recorded motion picture as a still picture. The picture size with which a still picture will be recorded differs depending on the picture size of [REC FORMAT] with which the motion picture was recorded.

  • Page 91: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes displayed in the thumbnail will be repeatedly played back. ≥...

  • Page 92: Playing Back Scenes Or Still Pictures By Date

    Playing back scenes or still pictures by date The scenes or still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon.  A Date select icon Touch the playback date. ≥ The scenes or still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. Touch the scenes or still picture to be played back.

  • Page 93: Editing

    Editing Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back TC 00:02:30.00 TC 00:02:30.00 TC 00:02:30.00...

  • Page 94: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return] or press MENU button. ≥ The following scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted: j Scenes/still pictures that cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as j Scenes recorded on other devices with different system frequencies (thumbnails indicated with ≥...

  • Page 95: Copying Between Sd Cards

    Editing Copying between SD cards Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between SD Cards inserted in this unit. ≥ Copying is not possible if the type of the source SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) is different from that of the target SD card.
  • Page 96 If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The number of recorded scenes is large.

  • Page 97: Linking To External Devices

    Linking to external devices Connecting Headphones, a Remote Control or an External Monitor Headphones You can connect headphones (commercially-available) to the headphone output jack (3.5 mm (0.14 q) diameter stereo mini jack).  A Headphone output jack ≥ Sound is not output from the speaker when headphones are connected. Remote control You can connect a remote control (commercially-available) to either of the CAM REMOTE terminals (FOCUS IRIS or ZOOM S/S).

  • Page 98: Picture Quality

    Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Video terminal ≥ If you connect this unit to an HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
  • Page 99 When connecting with an HDMI cable using an HDMI-to-DVI converter, etc., be sure to connect the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit last. Connecting the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit first may result in malfunction. ≥...

  • Page 100: Setting The External Output Resolution

    ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When the menu setting is changed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and Counter display etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [VIDEO OUT OSD] # [ON] or [OFF] ≥...
  • Page 101 About external output resolutions The external output resolution varies depending on the [RESOLUTION] setting and connected terminal. ≥ When [RESOLUTION] is set to [SYSTEM], the external output resolution varies depending on the picture size and frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. Setting External output resolution Picture size/Frame rate...

  • Page 102: Connecting To A Pc (File Transfer/Nonlinear Editing)

    Linking to external devices Connecting to a PC (File transfer/nonlinear editing) When this device and a computer for editing are connected using a USB 2.0 Cable (commercially- available), image data in the SD card can be transferred. ≥ This unit supports USB 2.0. ≥...

  • Page 103: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC Micro-B DEVICE  A USB 2.0 Cable (commercially-available) B Connect the Micro-B connector of the USB 2.0 cable, which matches this unit’s USB port in shape. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

  • Page 104: About The Pc Display

    ∫ To disconnect USB Cable safely (For Windows) Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then select the model number of this unit to disconnect the USB cable. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. (For Mac) Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB Cable.
  • Page 105 ∫ Folder names for motion picture data recorded in MOV/MP4 format The fourth to sixth, and eighth characters of the folder name of a recorded MOV/MP4 scene are determined by its picture size, frame rate, motion picture format and camera number setting. 1 0 0 Y A R H 0 A Camera number setting 118)

  • Page 106: Copying/Playing Back With An External Media Device

    ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the external media device for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ (This Site is English only) When the external media device that requires formatting is connected, a message is displayed.
  • Page 107 (When using USB HDD) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD). Connect the AC adaptor to this unit.

  • Page 108: Copy Once

    ∫ Formatting This is for initializing the external media device. ≥ Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc. ≥...

  • Page 109: Copy Selected Files

    Copy selected files Connect this unit to the external media device to prepare for copying. 106) Touch [SELECT COPY]. ≥ You can also access this function by selecting menu items. [ COPY ] # [ SELECT COPY ] Touch the media you want to copy. When copying from the SD card 1 to the external media device.

  • Page 110: Playing Back The External Media

    Playing back the External Media ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the external media device can be played back.  HOST A USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C USB flash memory (commercially-available) Connect this unit to the external media device to prepare for playback.

  • Page 111: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder

    Insert a Memory Card containing video shot in this unit into a BD recorder manufactured by Panasonic to save the contents in a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or HDD. You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder that supports their recording mode and recording format.

  • Page 112: Menu

    Menu Using the Menu Refer to page for how to set up the Menu. Camera Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE MODE] The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record.
  • Page 113 ≥ (Soft Skin) j If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
  • Page 114 [AWB Ach ADJUST] Finely adjusts color temperature after Ach Auto White Balance adjustment. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Touch [AWB Ach ADJUST]. Touch to adjust settings of color. ≥ You can select a value between s5 and r5. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥...

  • Page 115: System Mode

    [FLASH BAND COMPENSATION] If you set this item to [ON], you can compensate for and reduce flash band, a phenomenon that creates markedly different levels of luminance between the top and bottom of the image when recording is performed in an environment where another camera is firing its flash. ≥...

  • Page 116: Rec Format

    [REC FORMAT] Switch the picture quality of motion pictures to be recorded with this unit. Depending on the settings of [REC MODE], the available [REC FORMAT] settings differ. How to read a [REC FORMAT] setting Items that make up a [REC FORMAT] setting represent Size, Vertical resolution, Frame rate, and Bit rate.
  • Page 117 ≥ When [AVCHD] in [REC MODE] is selected Recording format Picture size Frame rate Bit rate (VBR) [PS 1080/59.94p] 59.94p Average 25 Mbps [PH 1080/59.94i] 59.94i 1920k1080 Average 21 Mbps [PH 1080/23.98p] 23.98p [HA 1080/59.94i] Average 17 Mbps 59.94i [HE 1080/59.94i] 1440k1080 Average 5 Mbps [PM 720/59.94p]...
  • Page 118 [ASPECT CONVERT] This sets the aspect ratio of images to be recorded with a [REC FORMAT] setting of [SA 480/ 59.94i]. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [SA 480/59.94i]. 116) [SIDE CROP]: Records images in standard 4:3 mode. The sides will be cut off. [SQUEEZE]: Records images by compressing images in the horizontal direction.

  • Page 119: User Switch

    User switch All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [USER SW] # desired setting [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]/[USER4]/[USER5] Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. ≥ For the functions of the USER button that can be registered, refer to page 66. ≥...

  • Page 120: Switch Setting

    Switch setting All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SW SETUP] # desired setting [IRIS RING] Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring. [DOWN OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward B. [UP OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward A.

  • Page 121: Slow Shutter

    [SLOW SHUTTER] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Slow Shutter works in Auto Shutter Mode. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ The shutter speed will be adjusted to one of the following values according to the ambient brightness.

  • Page 122: Bars Type

    [PEAKING LEVEL] You can set the peaking strength for Focus Assist. ≥ This function’s default setting is “0”. [AREA MODE] You can set an Area Mode effect. [INH]/[FOCUS]/[IRIS]/[Y GET]/[FOCUS/IRIS]/[FOCUS/Y GET] [ZEBRA MODE] This sets the display duration of the zebra display. [CONTINUE]: Displays the zebra display until it is switched to another zebra display setting.

  • Page 123: Recording Setup

    [DIGITAL ZOOM] Changes the zoom magnification setting of Digital Zoom. [k2]/[k5]/[k10]/[TOGGLE] [i.Zoom] You can zoom in while maintaining the beauty of high-definition picture quality up to a magnification of 40k. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j During Super Slow Recording j During Freeze Frame Recording Setup...

  • Page 124: Simultaneous Recording

      Slot 1      Slot 2  1 Recording is started A Recording 2 Recording is paused B The card slot used for recording is switched automatically. C Replace the SD card with a recordable one. is displayed beside the display of the SD card selected as the recording destination of ≥...

  • Page 125: Interval Rec

    ≥ When performing simultaneous recording, even in the case where an error has occurred in one of the SD cards and recording has stopped, recording can be continued using the other SD card. ≥ When one of the media reaches its maximum recording time, the simultaneous recording stops. [INTERVAL REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture.

  • Page 126: Audio Setup

    [PRE-REC] This allows the recording of an image and audio to start before you press the recording start/stop button. AVCHD scenes will be recorded from approximately 3 seconds before the operation, while MOV/MP4 will be recorded from approximately 4 seconds before the operation. [ON]/[OFF] [DF MODE] Selects the compensation mode for the time code.
  • Page 127 [AUDIO LEVEL CH2] Switches the adjustment method of the audio recording level for audio channel 2. [AUTO]/[MANUAL] [AUDIO ALC LINK] If you set this item to [ON], when ALC works for either of the audio channels, it will also work for the other audio channel.

  • Page 128: Output Setup

    Output Setup Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [OUTPUT SETUP] # desired setting [RESOLUTION] This changes the way in which images are output to an external device. 100) [SYSTEM]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[DOWN CONV.] [DOWN CONV.]...

  • Page 129: Test Tone

    [HDMI TC OUTPUT] Switches the output setting of time code information when this unit is connected to another device (HDMI-SDI converter, etc.) with an HDMI cable. ≥ When performing remote recording with the [AUTO REC] USER button function, select [ON]. ≥...

  • Page 130: Display Setting

    Display setting Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # desired setting [ZEBRA DETECT 1] Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. Touch [ZEBRA DETECT 1].

  • Page 131: Guide Lines

    [GUIDE LINES] You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. /[OFF] ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥...

  • Page 132: Date Format

    [DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. [OFF]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[DATE&TIME] [DATE FORMAT] It is possible to change the date format. [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] [LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. [ON]/[OFF] [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed.

  • Page 133: Other Display

    [OTHER DISPLAY] This shows or hides indications on the screen except for [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARKER], [DATE/TIME], [AUDIO LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [CARD & BATTERY]. [ON]/[OFF] [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. [+1]/[0]/[-1] [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 134: Other Functions

    [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Setting this item to [ON] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. [ON]/[OFF] [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL] Adjusts the emphasis strength for [EVF/LCD DETAIL]. ≥ This function’s default setting is “0”. [EVF/LCD PEAK FREQ.] Sets the peaking frequency for [EVF/LCD DETAIL].

  • Page 135: Rec Lamp

    [REC LAMP] The recording lamp lights up during recording. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. [ON]/[OFF] [CLOCK SET] Set date and time. [TIME ZONE] Set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time. [RING LED (BLUE)] The ring LED lights up blue in Recording Mode.
  • Page 136 [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j PRE-REC is used 75, 126)

  • Page 137: Maintenance

    [SOFTWARE INFO] You can view the software information (License) on a PC connected to this unit with a USB 2.0 cable. ≥ Set [USB MODE SELECT] to [DEVICE]. 136) Touch [SOFTWARE INFO]. Connect this unit to a PC. 103) ≥ A message will be displayed when the connection is complete. On the PC, confirm [LICENSE.TXT].

  • Page 138: Video Setup

    Video Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # desired setting [REPEAT PLAY] Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes when set to [ON].

  • Page 139: Picture Setup

    Picture Setup ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode. MENU : [PICT. SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE PROTECT] Still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.

  • Page 140: Display

    Display Indications ∫ Recording indications Example: Display in English  I- REC TC 00:00:00.00 R 1h20m Sports R 1h20m D 5X  120:59.94p 5600K SUPER SLOW SHUTTER A.SHTR 1/100  NOV 15 2016 15:30:00 AF50 OPEN Simultaneous recording 124) SIMUL Sports, Portrait, Soft skin, TC 00:00:00.00, TC 00:00:00:00 Spotlight, Snow, Beach, Sunset,...
  • Page 141 Flash band compensation Auto iris mode 75, 115) Backlight Compensation 5600K Color temperature display OPEN, F2.0 Iris value ATW, LOCK, P3200K, P5600K, VAR, Ach, Z00, iZ00 Zoom magnification i.Zoom White Balance Card recording possible status SUPER SLOW (White) (still picture) Super Slow Recording 76, 125) Luminance level...
  • Page 142 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to the external media device Example: Display in English TC 00:00:00.00 Playback of the external media No.0010 59.94i device 110) ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card 104) ICONS 15:30 NOV 15 2016 ∫...

  • Page 143: Messages

    Display Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. During recording/playback Display Description Behavior and cause CHECK CARD. The SD card is not supported by this ≥ Check the SD card. unit. THIS CARD CANNOT This is displayed when the SD card ≥...
  • Page 144 Display Description Behavior and cause ERROR This is displayed when the ≥ Check the SD card. - UNABLE TO REPAIR management information cannot be DATA. recovered. CANNOT USE SD CARD This is displayed when the ≥ The operation will stop. IN VIDEO MODE, management information cannot be ≥...
  • Page 145 During thumbnail and menu operation Display Description Behavior and cause NO DATA. There are no scenes in the ≥ Select a recording mode option currently selected recording or recording format option mode option and recording containing recorded scenes. format option. CANNOT DELETE.
  • Page 146 During USB Device mode Display Description Behavior and cause DISCONNECT USB An error has occurred while ≥ Check the SD card. CABLE. accessing the SD card, or the ≥ Check to see if the OS is OS is not supported. supported.

  • Page 147: Warning Indications

    Display Warning Indications When an error is detected immediately after this unit is turned on or while it is being operated, the status indicator and on-screen displays inform you of the error. Status indicator It flashes once per second. On-screen display A reference signal error or Meaning of the warning System error...
  • Page 148 Status indicator On-screen display ] is displayed. An SD card error has occurred during Card error Meaning of the warning recording or playback. Recording/playback The operation stops. Solution Replace the SD card. Status indicator The message [CHANGE THE On-screen display BATTERY.] is displayed and flashes red.

  • Page 149: Others

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or ≥ This is due to condensation. This is not a malfunction. Please LCD monitor fog up. refer to page 10. A clicking sound is heard ≥...
  • Page 150 Indication Problem Check points Function display ≥ [CARD & BATTERY] or [OTHER DISPLAY] of the (Remaining Display, [DISP SETUP] is [OFF]. 132) Counter Display, etc.) is ≥ Touch the icon to switch the counter display. COUNT not displayed. Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops ≥...
  • Page 151 Playback Problem Check points Scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be played back. cannot be played back. ≥ In most cases, is displayed for the following scenes: j Scenes recorded with another device or edited with editing software j Scenes with damaged data ≥...
  • Page 152 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB USB Cable, this unit is not Cable. detected by the PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥...

  • Page 153: About Recovery

    ≥ Update completes by loading the downloaded files to the camera via the SD card. For details on update, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net - 153 -...

  • Page 154: About Copyright

    ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the commercial purposes. “End user” refers to “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of persons or organizations handling such Panasonic Corporation and Sony contents for personal use. Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 155 Operating Instructions (PDF file). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...

  • Page 156: Recording Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Others Recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously Due to the specifications of this unit, depending on the recording function being used, it is not possible to use or select certain other recording functions. ≥ “ ± ”: Available; “ s ”: Not available* * “Not available”...

  • Page 157: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second. ≥...

  • Page 158: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Memory Card Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 1920k1080 3200 12500 52000...

  • Page 159: Specification

    Others Specification Memory Card Camera-Recorder Recording media: Power source: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ DC 7.2 V (When using battery) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB); DC 12 V (When using AC adaptor) UHS-I supported Power consumption: Refer to page for details on SD cards usable...
  • Page 160 Level Shot Function: Dimensions: [ON]/[OFF] 170 mm (W)k170 mm (H)k335 mm (D) [6.69 q (W)k6.69 q (H)k13.2 q (D)] Monitor: (including lens hood and eye cup) 3z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K dots) Mass (Weight): Approx. 1500 (Approx. 3.31 lbs.) Viewfinder: [without battery (supplied) and an SD card 0.24z wide EVF...
  • Page 161 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.com...

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