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Codex AU-VCXRAW2 Getting Started Manual

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AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0
AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder
for Panasonic VariCam Pure
Getting Started Guide
Version 2.0
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  • Page 1 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder for Panasonic VariCam Pure Getting Started Guide Version 2.0...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Codex products are continually developed to remain at the forefront of the industry, and as such the information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Whilst Codex endeavour to ensure that all documentation provided is correct at the time of writing, this document is not guaranteed to be error-free.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Contents Codex AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Introduction ..................................4 Further documentation ..............................4 Attaching the Recorder to the Camera ........................... 4 Power requirement ................................. 5 Powering on..................................5 Loading and unloading a Capture Drive from the Recorder ................... 6 Formatting a Capture Drive ............................

  • Page 4: Codex Au-Vcxraw2 Recorder - Getting Started

    The system allows for uncompressed RAW capture at UHD or 4K at up to 120fps. The recorder attaches directly to the camera, eliminating any need for cables and simplifying the use of the system. After recording, the industry standard workflow and support is provided via Codex Production Suite, Capture Drive Dock, or S-Series and XL-Series hardware.

  • Page 5: Power Requirement

    The accessory power outputs are regulated to 24V and support a combined current of 2A. The AU-VCXRAW2 takes the DC input as the primary power source, and switches over to the battery when there is no DC input power source. When a battery is directly attached this allows for switching of the DC input power source, which may be from a larger block battery, without powering off the camera system.

  • Page 6: Loading And Unloading A Capture Drive From The Recorder

    Loading and unloading a Capture Drive from the Recorder The door of the AU-VCXRAW2 is located on the top. Slide the release catch next to the door to open it. Insert the Capture Drive into the AU-VCXRAW2. The base of the Capture Drive should be oriented towards the front of the AU-VCXRAW2. Push the Capture Drive from the top to fully mate the connectors.

  • Page 7: Menu Configuration

    AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Menu configuration The settings menu is configured as follows: [SYSTEM SETTINGS] Sets the system in general. Sets the system frequency, the number of lines, recording format, and recording method. [CAMERA SETTINGS] Sets the fine quality adjustment of camera videos and sets camera operation.

  • Page 8: Setting Menu Initialization

    [VFR SW] is fixed to [ON]. Factory setting: [OFF (1-60fps)] [COLOR SETTING] [MAIN & VRAW] It is fixed to [V-Log] when connected to the AU-VCXRAW2. Factory setting: [V-Log] [GRADING] Sets whether to apply the grading process. [Internal]: Sets grading with the control panel.
  • Page 9 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [CDL] Sets the grading process method when [GRADING] is set to [Internal] or [External App]. When [GRADING] is set to [Internal]/[External App]: [ON]/[OFF]/[SAVE AS(SD CARD)] When [GRADING] is set to [OFF]: [OFF]...
  • Page 10 [VF COLOR], [MON1 COLOR], [MON2 COLOR] Factory setting: [INHIBIT] [CARDS/MEDIA] [FORMAT MEDIA] Formats the Capture Drive media in the AU-VCXRAW2. [V-RAW] Data deleted as a result of formatting cannot be restored. Always check the data before formatting. [MEDIA END ALARM] Sets whether to generate an alarm sound when there is no remaining free space in the Capture Drive.
  • Page 11 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [ - END INFO] Sets the percentage value of the remaining charge level end when remaining charge level information is acquired from the battery. [1%] - [10%] (1% step)
  • Page 12 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [CONTROL [BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of the control panel. DISPLAY] [−15]…[15] Factory setting: [0] [COLOR LEVEL] Adjusts the color levels of the control panel. [−15]…[15] Factory setting: [0] [CONTRAST] Adjusts the contrast of the control panel.

  • Page 13: [Camera Settings]

    AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 [CAMERA SETTINGS] Sets the adjustment of camera recordings and operation. Item Description of settings [FPS] [VFR SW] Enables/disables variable frame rate. [ON]: Enables the variable frame rate function. The desired frame rate can be set using [PRESET VALUE]/[VARIABLE VALUE].
  • Page 14 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [NR] [ISO800] Switches the noise reduction effect in the range of ISO200 to ISO4000. [ON], [OFF] The range will be ISO200 to ISO2000 when [HIGH SPEED] is set to [ON].

  • Page 15: [Rec Settings]

    AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [PRESET VALUE deg] Selects the angle control ([deg]) value from the maximum of 12 values set in the control panel. Preset values that can be selected in the factory setting are [11.5], [22.5], [45.0], [90.0], [120.0], [144.0], [172.8], [180.0], [270.0], and [358.0].
  • Page 16 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [TC] [SET TC] Sets the default value of the time code to record. Hour: [00] - [23] Minute: [00] - [59] Second: [00] - [59] Frame: [00]…[23] (for [24p], [23.98p]), [00]…[23] (for [50i], [50p], [25p]), [00]…...

  • Page 17: [Audio Settings]

    AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [REC BEEP SOUND] [MODE] Sets if the beep sound is output at the time when the recording is started or stopped. [OFF]: It is not output for both starting and stopping of the recording.
  • Page 18 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [AUDIO LEVEL] [FRONT1 LEVEL] Sets the level adjustment method of the front microphone 1 to manual or automatic. [AUTO]: Adjust automatically. [MANUAL]: Enables manual adjustment. Factory setting: [AUTO] [FRONT2 LEVEL] Sets the level adjustment method of the front microphone 2 to manual or automatic.

  • Page 19: [Output Settings]

    AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 [OUTPUT SETTINGS] Sets the display content of the output video from the viewfinder and <VF SDI> terminal. Item Description of settings [SDI OUT] [4K OUT TYPE] Sets the 4K signal format to be output from terminals <SDI OUT1> to <SDI OUT4>.
  • Page 20 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [VF OUT] [VF SDI OUT FORMAT] Selects the signal to output from the <VF SDI> terminal. [1080P], [1080i] Factory setting: [1080P] [PLAYBACK VF Selects the image output from the <VF> terminal and the <VF SDI> terminal.
  • Page 21 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [IRIS] Displays/hides iris value. [ON], [OFF] Factory setting: [ON] [FOCUS] Displays/hides focus distance. [ON], [OFF] Factory setting: [ON] [ZOOM] Displays/hides zoom value. [ON], [OFF] Factory setting: [ON] [FILTER] Displays/hides the optical filter transmittance.
  • Page 22 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [MARKER & CHAR Sets the frame marker and character luminance. LVL] Enabled for [FRAME MARK] only when [FRAME COLOR] is set to [WHITE]. [50%]…[100%] (10% step) Factory setting: [70%] [CENTER MARKER] Controls the center mark.
  • Page 23 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [REC TALLY] Displays/hides the method is displaying the recording status. [RED]: The red tally lamp lights up. [GREEN]: The green tally lamp lights up. [CHAR]: The characters [REC] are displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Page 24 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [- MONO SW] Enables/disables the monochromatic display function when [IN COLOR/SQ./ MONO SW] is set to [ON]. [ON], [OFF] Factory setting: [OFF] [FOCUS BAR SW] Enables/disables the focus bar display function.

  • Page 25: [File]

    AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [WFM OUT SEL] Selects the output destination of the waveform monitor display. [VF], [VF SDI], [VF & VF SDI] Factory setting: [VF & VF SDI] [FALSE COLOR OUT Selects the output destination of the false color display.
  • Page 26 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Item Description of settings [DEFAULT GATEWAY] Sets the default gateway when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP]. Factory setting: [192.168.0.254] [PRIMARY DNS] Sets the primary DNS server when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP]. Factory setting: [0.0.0.0] [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP].

  • Page 27: Recording

    Recording With the Capture Drive formatted, press either of the red REC buttons to begin a recording. The light on top of the AU-VCXRAW2 will be red during recording. Press the red REC button again to end the recording. Playback Press the PLAY button to open a list of clips for playback.

  • Page 28: Using Codex Production Suite Software

    Loading and unloading a Capture Drive from the Dock Insert a Codex Capture Drive into the Dock and it will begin loading automatically. During this time the LED will flash blue. When it is loaded the LED will flash green, and this typically takes 5-10 seconds.

  • Page 29: Finder Preferences

    To unload, press the eject button on the end of the Capture Drive or go to the Storage screen of Codex Production Suite (/Applications/ Codex/Vault Platform->Storage), click to select the media, and click the Wrench->Eject button. The LED will flash blue while it unloads.
  • Page 30 Copy the top level Reel folder (B007G401 in the above example) to another storage device to back-up the entire package of image, audio, metadata, and LUT files. Any copy tool can be used to back-up files from the Codex VFS drive to another storage device.
  • Page 31 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0 Notes...
  • Page 32 AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder Getting Started Guide v1.0. E & OE. Codex reserves the right to alter the specification at any time and without prior notice. © Copyright Codex. October 2016. All other trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.

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