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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1-3. Record modes .....................7 1-4. Recording in different codecs with 2 memory cards ..........8 2.Preparation before Shooting ..................9 2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors (AG-UX180) ............. 10 2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors (AG-UX90) ............... 11 2-2. Record mode settings ..................12 2-3. Audio input settings ................... 12 2-4.
  • Page 3 7. Appendix ........................62 7-1. Recording time in each video setting ..............63 7-2. Output signal formats ..................66 1. AG-UX180 System frequency: 59.94Hz ............66 2. AG-UX180 System frequency: 50.00Hz ............67 3. AG-UX90 System frequency: 59.94Hz ............. 68 7-3.

  • Page 4: Image Sensor & Record Formats

    1. Image sensor & record formats...

  • Page 5: Image Size Comparison Between 4K/Uhd And Hd Formats

    The UHD (3840x2160) image is four times sharper than an FHD 1080p image (nine times that of 720p). And the 4096x2160 resolution (referred to as “4K” on AG-UX180), which is often used for cinema shooting, has a slightly wider image aspect ratio of 17:9. In comparison to a UHD image, this is an extra 256 pixels in the horizontal direction.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    1. Image sensor & record formats 1-2. Key features UX180 UX90 (for 59.94Hz region) Optical zoom (i.Zoom) 20x (30x) 15x (25x) 4K(4096x2160) record 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, UHD(3840x2160) record 23.98p, 29.97p 25p, 23.98p 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 59.94p, 29.97p, FHD(1920x1080) record 25p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50i 23.98p, 59.94i Variable Frame rate *1 50.00Hz: 2-50fps + 100fps...

  • Page 7: Record Modes

    1. Image sensor & record formats 1-3. Record modes A 4K, Ultra High Definition (UHD), and FHD images in MP4/MOV formats can be selected. And also possible to select lower bitrate HD/SD images in AVCHD format. For AG-UX180 Resolution Frame rate Bit rate...

  • Page 8: Recording In Different Codecs With 2 Memory Cards

    1. Image sensor & record formats ＵＸ180 ＵＸ90 ＵＸ90 1-4. Recording in different codecs with 2 memory cards Simultaneous recording with two different codecs is possible. It allows users to record high quality UHD image for main recording while capturing light-weight FHD images for scenario checks etc. Slot1 MAIN REC (UHD or FHD) Slot2...

  • Page 9: Preparation Before Shooting

    2. Preparation before Shooting...

  • Page 10: Major In/Out Connectors (Ag-Ux180)

    2. Preparation before shooting UX180 UX90 2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors (AG-UX180) Image resolution of HDMI, SDI and AV OUT signals vary and will depend on the system settings. See 7-2. Output signal (P.66) for the details. Analogue video and audio out Analog audio out (Ø3.5mm stereo mini jack)

  • Page 11: Major In/Out Connectors (Ag-Ux90)

    2. Preparation before shooting 2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors (AG-UX90) UX180 UX90 Image resolution of HDMI and VIDEO OUT signals vary and will depend on the system settings. See 7-2. Output signal (P.66) for the details. Analogue video and audio out Analog audio out (Ø3.5mm stereo mini jack) Wired remote terminals...

  • Page 12: Record Mode Settings

    MENU > SYSTEM MODE - SYSTEM FREQ : 59.94Hz or 50.00Hz (AG-UX180 only) - REC MODE : MOV, MP4 or AVCHD - REC FORMAT : Choose a combination of the number of pixels and bitrate (see P.66) 2-3.

  • Page 13: Record Modes And Required Speed Class Of Sd Memory Cards

    5 to 28Mbps Class4 *1: For AG-UX180 only, if “UHD 2160/59.94p 150M” or “UHD 2160/50.00p 150M” record mode is selected, your chosen SD memory card needs to meet or exceed 64GB SDXC, UHS Speed Class3 specifications. Only cards of this type can be used.

  • Page 14: Menu Settings

    3. MENU settings...
  • Page 15 3. MENU settings 3-1. MENU items overview MENU SCENE FILE (Image related settings) [P.16] SYSTEM MODE (Fundamental settings such as CODEC etc.) [P.18] USER SW (Assign functions to USER buttons) [P.19] SW SETUP (Gain, WB and other operation related settings) [P.21] AUTO SW (Function assignment for full auto mode) [P.26]...

  • Page 16: Scene File

    COLOR Adjust color tone and CORRECTION saturation. This has an effect -63 - 0 - +63 SETTING on 16 different individual color (AG-UX180 only) phases. MASTER PED Adjust master black level -150 - 0 - +150...
  • Page 17 3. MENU settings SCENE FILE <continued> Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) HD/ SD/ FILMLIKE1/ FILMLIKE2/ FILMLIKE3/ CINE-LIKE V/ CINE-LIKE D / Choose image contrast STILL-LIKE GAMMA MODE and gradation according to the scene. See P.52 for details about differences among the effects of these gamma modes.

  • Page 18: System Mode

    Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) SYSTEM FREQ Set system frequency 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz (AG-UX180 only) REC MODE Set record file format. MOV / MP4 / AVCHD Available formats vary depending Set image quality of video to be on the system frequency and REC REC FORMAT recorded.
  • Page 19 3. MENU settings USER SW feature Features can quickly be recalled from 13 user assignable buttons. (9 of them are physical buttons and 4 are available as a part of the touch screen.) USER 8 (REC CHECK) USER10 LCD Touch USER11 USER 6 screen...

  • Page 20: User Sw

    “frequency of appearance” on the vertical axis. FOCUS TRANS Execute FOCUS TRANSITION (recalling focus position presets) function. (AG-UX180 only) See 4-7. Understanding Focus transition (P.41) for the details. Focus mode becomes AUTO while keep pressing the button in MANUAL PUSH AUTO focus mode.
  • Page 21 “EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL” and “EVF/LCD PEAK FREQ.” items of the DISP menu. IR REC Turn ON/OFF the Infrared shooting mode. (AG-UX180 only) LOW LIGHT Set camera sensitivity mode. LOW LIGHT mode is suitable for shooting (AG-UX90 only) in dark environments.
  • Page 22 The following table shows all functions that can be assigned to the USER buttons. Menu item Description SUPER SLOW Turn ON/OFF super slow record mode (AG-UX180 only) SLOT SEL Select card slot to be recorded or playback. Select the display device. (Always displayed on either Built-in LCD LCD/EVF OUTPUT...

  • Page 23: Sw Setup

    WB PRESET is set to VAR (variable) mode. Focus mode is momentarily set MF ASSIST to “AUTO” immediately after ON / OFF (AG-UX180 only) manual focusing. FOCUS ASSIST1 Set focus assist type EXPAND / PEAKING / BOTH FOCUS ASSIST2...
  • Page 24 AF AREA WIDTH where auto focus is Use the jog-dial to adjust window size. enabled. Display the Waveform or ON / OFF (AG-UX180 only) Vector scope. WFM TYPE Choose WFM display type. WAVE , VECTOR, WAVE/VECTOR (AG-UX180 only) WFM POSITION TOP/LEFT / TOP/RIGHT / BOTTOM/LEFT / Set WFM display position.
  • Page 25 3. MENU settings SW SETUP <continued> Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) Set the display period of ZEBRA MODE CONTINUE / MOMENT (5sec) ZEBRA. TYPE 1 TYPE 2 BARS TYPE Set the type of color bars. TYPE 3 Use one of the REC buttons SUB REC BUTTON ACTIVE / INHIBIT...

  • Page 26: Auto Sw

    3. MENU settings AUTO SW Whether to use the following features or not can be individually selected while in the automatic mode. A symbol is indicated on the viewfinder / built-in LCD screen while this mode is set to AUTO. Value Menu item Description...

  • Page 27: Record Setup

    Set the record mode, which uses / BACKGROUND(*1) / DUAL 2SLOT FUNC. dual memory card slots. CODEC(*1) See P.37 for the details. *1: AG-UX180 only Select the codec for sub recording. DUAL CODEC REC Available in DUAL CODEC mode FHD 50Mbps / FHD 8Mbps (AG-UX180 only) only.

  • Page 28: Audio Setup

    3. MENU settings AUDIO SETUP Value Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) Reduce the level of low AUDIO LOW CUT CH1 frequency sound on audio ON / OFF channel 1. Reduce the level of low AUDIO LOW CUT CH2 frequency sound on audio ON / OFF channel 2.

  • Page 29: Output Setup

    REC format setting. See P.66 for the details. Inserts the REC/PAUSE trigger signal on SDI (AG-UX180) or HDMI OUT. REMOTE REC ON / OFF This allows the camera to control REC/PAUSE functions of an external recorder.

  • Page 30: Disp Setup

    3. MENU settings DISP SETUP Value (Factory default setting Menu item Description underlined) Set the zebra pattern ZEBRA DETECT1 50% - 80% - 105% (right downward). Set the zebra pattern ZEBRA DETECT2 50% - 100% - 105% (right upward). Display the spot meter MARKER ON / OFF marker.
  • Page 31 POWER LCD -1 / 0 / +1 panel for outdoor use. LCD BACKLIGHT Set brightness of the built-in HIGH / LOW (AG-UX180 only) LCD monitor. Adjust image characteristics of LCD SET COLOR, BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST the built-in LCD monitor. Adjust image characteristics of...

  • Page 32: Other Functions

    SD cards. PICTURE Select card slot to store still MEDIASELECT CARD1 / CARD2 pictures. (AG-UX180 only) Set the tally lamp to be used REC LAMP FRONT / REAR / BOTH / OFF during the recording. CLOCK SET Set the clock.

  • Page 33: Network Setup

    3. MENU settings NETWORK SETUP Value Menu item Description (Factory default setting underlined) Set a user account information USER ACCOUNT for the AG ROP iPad app. SET / OFF (See P.42) DIRECT / SSID(SELECT) / Set a connection method. SSID(MANUAL) Sub settings when “DIRECT”...

  • Page 34: Understanding Advanced Features

    4. Understanding advanced features...

  • Page 35: Monitoring 4K & Uhd Image

    4-1. Monitoring 4K & UHD image UX180 UX90 The AG-UX180 is equipped with an HDMI 2.0 output port (HDMI1.4a for AG-UX90). It allows the camera to output stunning UHD/59.94p or 50.00p images (UHD/29.97p for AG-UX90) in playback mode and camera through mode.

  • Page 36: Understanding Focus Assist Features

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-2. Understanding Focus assist features UX180 UX90 The AG-UX series is equipped with following two focus assist features to make focusing easier when recording 4K/UHD higher resolution formats. Two different assist modes (EXPAND and PEAKING) can be individually recalled with USER assignable buttons. How to use 1.

  • Page 37: Understanding Dual Memory Card Slots

    MENU > RECORD SETUP > 2SLOT FUNC: OFF / RELAY / SIMUL / BACKGROUND NOTE: RELAY and BACKGROUND modes do not function under the following conditions. - Variable frame rate record mode (VFR) is ON. - Interval recording mode is ON. - Super slow mode is ON (AG-UX180)

  • Page 38: Synchronizing Timecode For Multi-Cam Operation

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-4. Synchronizing timecode for multi-cam operation UX180 UX90 The AG-UX180 is equipped with a timecode IN/OUT terminal (common use for IN and OUT). The following describes workflow know-how when using time code synchronization feature with two AG-UX180 units. Synchronize...

  • Page 39: Understanding User Customizable Image Stabilizer

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-5. Understanding user customizable image stabilizer UX180 UX90 Much higher performance is required of image stabilizers for 4K/UHD cameras because even a small amount of shake can easily be seen when working in these resolutions. The AG-UX series is equipped with nine times higher stabilization performance achieved through an expanded stabilization range.

  • Page 40: Understanding User Customizable Auto Focus

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-6. Understanding user customizable auto focus UX180 UX90 The AG-UX series is equipped with customizable auto focus to meet professional requirements. Customizing image stabilization characteristic 1. MENU > SW SETUP > CUSTOM AF : ON 2. MENU > SW SETUP > Set “AF SPEED” and “AF SENSITIVITY” as explained below. AF SPEED (focusing speed) adjustment - Factory default setting = 0 (adjustable range: -5 - - - 0 - - - +5) - Focusing speed increase as the value increases.

  • Page 41: Understanding Focus Transition Feature

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-7. Understanding Focus transition feature UX180 UX90 A new focus transition feature allows users to easily adopt impressive camera work with racking focus (changing focus of the lens during a shot). This is even available in 4K/UHD mode, where this would normally be a challenging focus operation if performed manually.

  • Page 42: Understanding Remote Operation Via Ag Rop Ipad App

    *1 Contact your dealer for availability of the wireless modules. Setting up equipment (overview) 1. Install the Panasonic AG ROP app from App Store to the iPad. 2. Connect the Wi-Fi adaptor to an USB3.0 HOST port of the camera.
  • Page 43 Setup Choose “SERVER” DHCP Settings on iPad 1. Install the Panasonic AG ROP app from App Store. 2. Open “Settings > Wi-Fi > ”, and choose an SSID of the camera (example: UX180) to be connected. 3. Enter connection password (factory default: 01234567890123456789abcdef) to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 44: Understanding Scene File Operations

    5. Understanding scene file operations...

  • Page 45: Scene File Presets

    5. Understanding scene file operations The following six different scene presets come standard with the camera, and can be user customized if required. 5-1. SCENE FILE presets Basic setting Suitable for recording where the characteristics of fluorescent lamps are taken into consideration (example: shooting indoors).

  • Page 46: Expressing The Texture Of Objects (Detail Enhancement)

    5. Understanding scene file operations 5-3. Expressing the texture of objects (detail enhancement) When expressing the outline or surface texture of an object, faint reflection of light may be intensified or, to the contrary, the picture may look blurred. This is a phenomenon caused by the strength / weakness of Detail signal to intensify the video signal for the object’s outline.

  • Page 47: Basic Settings For Detail

    5. Understanding scene file operations 5-4. Basic settings for Detail MENU > SCENE FILE > (Factory default settings underlined) [MASTER DETAIL] -31 - - - 0 - - - +31 Adjusts the level of overall Detail effect. [DETAIL CORING] 0 - - - +1 - - - +60 Sets the level of signal (including noise) that suppresses the Detail effect.
  • Page 48 5. Understanding scene file operations Effect comparison of detail control by changing MASTER DETAIL Brightness MASTER DETAIL +31 (Border becomes sharper) Details signal Level: MAX MASTER DETAIL 0 MASTER DETAIL -31 (Border becomes softer)
  • Page 49 5. Understanding scene file operations Detail coring control Outline compensation can be performed by adjusting the Detail, and enhanced outlines enable clear representation of images. But at the same time it may make the picture look coarse. This occurs because added Detail will also work on low-level signals which include noise. Detail coring function can adjust the range of added Detail signal but also helps to reduce the noise introduced by the Detail circuits.

  • Page 50: Expressing The Gradation Of A Picture (Knee, Gamma)

    5. Understanding scene file operations 5-5. Expressing the gradation of a picture (Knee, Gamma) Due to bright sunny weather or lighting, “blown-out highlights” can sometimes occur, where bright areas look completely white. This is a phenomenon caused by the luminance signals that are out of the camera’s Dynamic Range (processing range).
  • Page 51 5. Understanding scene file operations KNEE MASTER POINT: 107% Highlight areas tend to be overexposed (no gradations visible) when value is increased. KNEE MASTER POINT: 93.0% KNEE MASTER POINT: 80.0% Gradations in the highlight areas become visible when value is decreased.

  • Page 52: Gamma Settings

    5. Understanding scene file operations Gamma settings There are cases where the color and contrast, which look natural to the eye, are not fully reproduced in the captured image. An effective way to improve the gradation of the output signal is to select a suitable Gamma curve according to the scene conditions.
  • Page 53 5. Understanding scene file operations FILMLIKE1 FILMLIKE2 FILMLIKE3 STILL-LIKE CINELIKE-V CINELIKE-D...
  • Page 54 5. Understanding scene file operations Image comparison with different Gamma curves 1/4...
  • Page 55 5. Understanding scene file operations Image comparison with different Gamma curves 2/4 FILMLIKE1 FILMLIKE2...
  • Page 56 5. Understanding scene file operations Image comparison with different Gamma curves 3/4 FILMLIKE3 STILL-LIKE...
  • Page 57 5. Understanding scene file operations Image comparison with different Gamma curves 4/4 CINE-LIKE V CINE-LIKE D...

  • Page 58: Black Gamma Control

    5. Understanding scene file operations Black gamma control Dark parts of the image can be lifted or suppressed with this control. MENU > SCENE FILE > (Factory default settings underlined) [BLACK GAMMA] -8 - - - 0 - - - +8 Sets gamma characteristic for dark part of the image.

  • Page 59: After Recording

    6. After recording...

  • Page 60: Connecting To Pc/Mac

    6. After recording 6-1. Connecting to PC/Mac Recorded clips can be transferred rapidly between PC/Mac over USB3.0 interface. DEVICE USB3.0 cable (Optional) How to connect 1. Turn ON the power of the AG-UX camera. 2. Set MENU > OTHER FUNCTIONS > USB MODE : ON 3.

  • Page 61: Folder Name Structure For Mov/Mp4 Folders

    6. After recording 6-3. Folder name structure for MOV/MP4 folders Following information determines the folder names that stores clips in MOV/MP4 formats. Example: When a folder is named as “100RARH0” The folder contains following video clips. - Pixel count: “3840x2160” - Frame rate: “59.94fps”...

  • Page 62: Appendix

    7. Appendix...

  • Page 63: Recording Time In Each Video Setting

    7. Appendix 7-1. Recording time in each video setting How to read record format MP4, MOV format (AG-UX180) Memory card capacity System Record format frequency 16GB 64GB 2160/24.00p 100Mbps 59.94Hz/50.00Hz 20min 1h 20m UHD 2160/59.94p 150Mbps ---- 55min UHD 2160/29.97p 100Mbps...
  • Page 64 7. Appendix 7-1. Recording time in each video setting (continued) AVCHD (AG-UX180) Memory card capacity Record format System frequency 16GB 64GB PS 1080/59.94p 1h 20m 5h 20m PH 1080/59.94i 1h 30m 6h 00m PH 1080/23.98p 1h 30m 6h 00m HA 1080/59.94i 59.94Hz...
  • Page 65 7. Appendix 7-1. Recording time in each video setting (continued) MP4, MOV format (AG-UX90: 59.94Hz model) Memory card capacity Record format 16GB 64GB UHD 2160/59.94p 150Mbps ---- 55min UHD 2160/29.97p 100Mbps 20min 1h 20m UHD 2160/23.98p 100Mbps 20min 1h 20m FHD 1080/59.94p All-I 200Mbps 10min 40min...

  • Page 66: Output Signal Formats

    7. Appendix 7-2. Output signal formats 1. AG-UX180 System frequency: 59.94Hz REC format Resolution setting HDMI OUT SDI OUT AV OUT SYSTEM 2160/24.00p 4K 24.00p 1080p 1080/24.00p 1080/24.00PsF SYSTEM 1080/59.94p 2160/59.94p 1080p 1080/59.94p 1080/59.94p UHD 59.94p 1080i 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i DOWN CONVERT 480/59.94p...

  • Page 67: Ag-Ux180 System Frequency: 50.00Hz

    7. Appendix 7-2. Output signal formats (continued) 2. AG-UX180 System frequency: 50.00Hz REC format Resolution setting HDMI OUT SDI OUT AV OUT SYSTEM 2160/24.00p 4K 24.00p 1080p 1080/24.00p 1080/24.00PsF SYSTEM 1080/50.00p 2160/50.00p 1080p 1080/50.00p 1080/50.00p UHD 50.00p 1080i 1080/50.00i 1080/50.00i DOWN CONVERT 576/50.00p...

  • Page 68: Ag-Ux90 System Frequency: 59.94Hz

    7. Appendix 7-2. Output signal formats (continued) 3. AG-UX90 System frequency: 59.94Hz REC format Resolution setting HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 2160/29.97p 1080p 1080/59.94p UHD 29.97p 1080i 1080/59.94i DOWN CONVERT 480/59.94p 480/59.94i SYSTEM 2160/23.98p 1080p 1080/59.94p UHD 23.98p 1080i 1080/59.94i DOWN CONVERT 480/59.94p 480/59.94i...

  • Page 69: Genuine Accessories

    Part No. AG-VBR59 Part No. SAE0011AE Part No. VJF1468 (1pc.) Battery charger Part No. SAB0002BA (for AG-UX180MC, UX90MC) Part No. SAB0002AB (for all AG-UX180/90 models except for MC models) * Part number and design are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 70 7. Appendix Optional accessory Battery pack (AG-VBR batteries support quick charging with AG-BRD50 quick charger) AG-VBR118G AG-VBR89G AG-VBR59 VW-VBD58 (11,800mAh) (8,850mAh) (5,900mAh) (5,800mAh) Battery charger Microphone LED light AG-B23 AJ-MC200G VW-LED1 AG-BRD50 (AC cord comes (+48V, XLR) (Work with 4x AA (Support quick charging standard) batteries)

  • Page 71: Revision History

    Revision history Document Issued Revision history ver. Dec.2016 First edition issued v1.00E...
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