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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Image sensor & record formats ....................4 1-1. Record modes ........................6 1-2. Recording in different codecs with dual memory card slots ..........6 1-3. Image size comparison between 4K/UHD and HD formats ..........7 2. Preparation before Shooting ....................8 2-1.
  • Page 3 6. After recording ........................55 6-1. Connecting to PC/Mac ..................... 56 6-2. File structure of SD memory card ..................56 6-3. Folder name structure for MOV/MP4 folders ..............57 7. Appendix ..........................58 7-1. Recording time in each video setting................59 7-2.

  • Page 4: Image Sensor & Record Formats

    1. Image sensor & record formats...
  • Page 5 1. Image sensor & record formats The AG-DVX200 is a professional camera recorder, featuring a large 4/3 image sensor, x13 optical zoom lens, and various record formats from SDTV and Full HD up to UHD (3840x2160) and 4K (4096x2160) resolutions.

  • Page 6: Record Modes

    1. Image sensor & record formats 1-1. Record modes An Ultra High Definition (UHD: 3840x2160) image, (which has four times higher density resolution than FHD video) and 4K (4096x2160 at 24.00p) images, can be selected. It is also possible to select Full High Definition (FHD: 1920x1080) image for recording if required.

  • Page 7: 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 4096x1080 resolution (referred to as “4K” on AG-DVX200), 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 8: Preparation Before Shooting

    2. Preparation before Shooting...

  • Page 9: Major In/Out Connecters

    Wired remote terminals USB3.0 HOST terminal (Type-A connector) For external storage device connection* USB3.0 DEVICE terminal (Type micro-B connector) For connection between computers HDMI2.0 output (Type-A connector) Visit the following website for information of tested external USB storage devices. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/products/ag-dvx200/index.html...

  • Page 10: Record Mode Settings

    SDI OUT using external recorders. When “4:2:2 10bit” mode is chosen, built-in SD memory card recorder does not work. 2-3. Audio input settings The AG-DVX200 can handle up to 2 channels of audio and record them. 1. Set switches (A) for audio source selection (built-in MIC / external) 2.

  • Page 11: Record Modes And Required Speed Class Of Sd Memory Cards

    SD memory card needs to meet or exceed 64GB SDXC, UHS Speed Class3 specifications. Only cards of this type can be used. 2-5. Mounting to Tri-pod 1/4-20UNC The AG-DVX200 has two different standard screw sizes, industrial standard size 3/8-16UNC and broadcast equipment standard size.

  • Page 12: Menu Settings

    3. MENU settings...
  • Page 13 3. MENU settings 3-1. MENU items overview MENU SCENE FILE (Image related settings) [P.14] SYSTEM MODE (Fundamental settings such as CODEC etc.) [P.16] USER SWITCH (Assign functions to USER buttons) [P.17] SWITCH SETTING (Gain, WB and other operation related settings) [P.20] AUTO SWITCH SETTING (Function assignment for full auto mode) [P.23]...

  • Page 14: Scene File

    3. MENU settings SCENE FILE Note: Items marked  will not function when OUTPUT BIT item is set to “4:2:2 10bit”. Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) CUSTOMIZE SCENE Recall scene files. SCENE1 - SCENE6 Load / Save custom scene SCENE FILE files to/from SD memory LOAD / SAVE...
  • Page 15 3. MENU settings SCENE FILE <continued> Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) HD/ SD/ FILMLIKE1/ FILMLIKE2/ Choose image contrast FILMLIKE3/ CINE-LIKE V/ CINE-LIKE D GAMMA MODE and gradation according to the scene. See P.48 for details about differences among the effects of these gamma modes.

  • Page 16: System Mode

    3. MENU settings SYSTEM MODE Note: Items marked  will not function when OUTPUT BIT item is set to “4:2:2 10bit”. Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) SYSTEM FREQ Set system frequency 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz Set image quality of signals from OUTPUT BITS 4:2:2(10bit) / 4:2:2(8bit) HDMI and SDI outputs.
  • Page 17 3. MENU settings USER SWITCH feature 38 features can quickly be recalled from 12 user assignable buttons. (8 of them are physical buttons and 4 are available as a part of the touch screen.) USER8 USER 9 USER10 SCREEN USER11 USER12 USER1 USER2...

  • Page 18: User Switch

    3. MENU settings USER SWITCH Note: Items marked  will not function when OUTPUT BIT item is set to “4:2:2 10bit”. The following table shows all functions that can be assigned to the USER buttons. Menu item Description INHIBIT The USER button is disabled (nothing is assigned). Turn ON/OFF the FOCUS ASSIST function.
  • Page 19 3. MENU settings USER SWITCH <continued> Note: Items marked  will not function when OUTPUT BIT item is set to “4:2:2 10bit”. The following table shows all functions that can be assigned to the USER buttons. Menu item Description CAPTURE Create a still image from camera image or recorded video.

  • Page 20: Switch Setting

    3. MENU settings SWITCH SETTING Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) Set the IRIS control direction of the IRIS RING DOWN OPEN / UP OPEN IRIS ring. GAIN/ISO DISPLAY = GAIN 0dB – 24dB Set GAIN value when the gain selector LOW GAIN is set to “L”.
  • Page 21 3. MENU settings SWITCH SETTING <continued> Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) PEAKING Set highlighting color for Red / Blue / Yellow / White COLOR the peaking focus assist. Set highlighting level of the -7 – 0 – +7 PEAKING LEVEL peaking focus assist.
  • Page 22 3. MENU settings SWITCH SETTING <continued> Note: Items marked  will not function when OUTPUT BIT item is set to “4:2:2 10bit”. Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) Set the display period of ZEBRA MODE CONTINUE / MOMENT (5sec) ZEBRA.

  • Page 23: Auto Switch Setting

    3. MENU settings AUTO SWITCH SETTING Whether to use the following features or not can be individually selected while in the automatic mode. Using the automatic mode AUTO/MANUAL selector Slide the selector to switch between AUTO mode and MANUAL mode. A Symbol is indicated on the viewfinder / built-in LCD screen while the mode is AUTO.

  • Page 24: Recording Setup

    3. MENU settings RECORDING SETUP Note: Items marked  will not function when OUTPUT BIT item is set to “4:2:2 10bit”. Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) Select the media slot for  SD CARD1 / SD CARD2 MEDIA SELECT recording.

  • Page 25: Audio Setup

    3. MENU settings AUDIO SETUP Menu item Description Value (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 26: Output Setup

    SDI OUT signal. ON: Remote REC/PAUSE can be performed with the REC button on the Set the way to control the AG-DVX200. REMOTE REC LINK remote REC/PAUSE of an OFF: Remote REC/PAUSE can be external recorder.

  • Page 27: Display Setting

    3. MENU settings DISPLAY SETTING Note: Items marked  will not function when OUTPUT BIT item is set to “4:2:2 10bit”. Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) Set the zebra pattern ZEBRA DETECT1 50% - 80% - 105% (right downward).
  • Page 28 3. MENU settings DISPLAY SETTING <continued> Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) AUDIO LEVEL Show audio level meter. ON / OFF METER Show the following item information. LENS STATUS Zoom, OIS, Iris, Gain, ON / OFF ND filter position, focus position, white balance, shutter speed etc.

  • Page 29: Other Functions

    3. MENU settings OTHER FUNCTIONS Note: Items marked  will not function when OUTPUT BIT item is set to “4:2:2 10bit”. Menu item Description Value (Factory default setting underlined) SD cards and external drives FORMAT MEDIA can be formatted. Show remaining record time ...

  • Page 30: Understanding Advanced Features

    4. Understanding advanced features...

  • Page 31: Monitoring 4K & Uhd Image

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-1. Monitoring 4K & UHD image The AG-DVX200 is equipped with a HDMI 2.0 output port. It allows the camera to output stunning UHD/59.94p or UHD/50.00p images in playback mode and camera through mode. Note: Output image is down-converted to 1080p from UHD/59.94p and 50p once recording starts.

  • Page 32: Understanding Focus Assist Features

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-2. Understanding Focus assist features The AG-DVX200 is equipped with following focus assist features to make focusing easier when recording 4K/UHD higher resolution formats. How to use 1. Assign a FOCUS ASSIST function to any assignable USER buttons.

  • Page 33: Understanding Dual Memory Card Slots

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-3. Understanding Dual memory card slots Various recording modes are available with dual SD memory card slots. BACKGROUND Perform continuous recording to one SD card, even though the other SD card can start and stop recording as required. This mode can be used with FHD 50M or AVCHD record format only.

  • Page 34: Recording 4:2:2 10-Bit Image With External 4K Recorders

    REC/PAUSE operation of external recorders can be performed with the REC button on the AG-DVX200 when output sampling (OUTPUT BITS item) is set “4:2:2(8bit)”, but it does not work when setting is “4:2:2(10bit)” because internal recording of this sampling mode is not supported.

  • Page 35: Synchronizing Timecode For Multi-Cam Operation

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-5. Synchronizing timecode for multi-cam operation The AG-DVX200 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-DVX200 units.

  • Page 36: Understanding User Customizable Image Stabilizer

    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-DVX200 is equipped with four times higher stabilization performance achieved through an expanded stabilization range.

  • Page 37: Understanding User Customizable Auto Focus

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-7. Understanding user customizable auto focus The AG-DVX200 is equipped with customizable auto focus to meet professional requirements. Customizing image stabilization characteristic 1. MENU > SWITCH SETTING > CUSTOM AF : ON 2. MENU > SWITCH SETTING > Set “AF SPEED” and “AF SENSITIVITY” as explained below.

  • Page 38: Understanding Focus Transition Feature

    4. Understanding advanced features 4-8. Understanding Focus transition feature 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 39: Understanding Scene File Operations

    5. Understanding scene file operations...

  • Page 40: 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 SCENE #1 Basic setting Suitable for recording where the characteristics of fluorescent lamps are taken into consideration (example: shooting indoors).

  • Page 41: Factory Default Settings

    5. Understanding scene file operations 5-2. Factory default settings Item Scene#1 Scene#2 Scene#3 Scene#4 Scene#5 Scene#6 MASTER DETAIL DETAIL CORING SKIN TONE DETAIL V DETAIL LEVEL KNEE APE LEVEL CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE MATRIX NORM1 FLUO NORM1 NORM1 CINE-LIKE CINE-LIKE MASTER PED CINE-LIKE CINE-LIKE...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Detail Coring Control

    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 includes 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 45: Knee Ape Level Control

    5. Understanding scene file operations Knee APE level control When compressing highlight portions with KNEE control to avoid overexposed image (blown-out highlights), detail signal will also be compressed and it may cause softening in highlight areas. This can be compensated by using KNEE APE LEVEL control. Concept of detail compensation for highlight areas with Knee APE control Detail signals added to Compressed gradations...

  • Page 46: 5-5.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 47 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 48: 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. The AG-DVX200 offers seven types of Gamma curves.
  • Page 49 5. Understanding scene file operations FILMLIKE1 FILMLIKE2 FILMLIKE3 CINE-LIKE V CINE LIKE D...
  • Page 50 5. Understanding scene file operations Image comparison with different Gamma curves 1/4...
  • Page 51 5. Understanding scene file operations Image comparison with different Gamma curves 2/4 FILMLIKE1 FILMLIKE2...
  • Page 52 5. Understanding scene file operations Image comparison with different Gamma curves 3/4 FILMLIKE3 CINE-LIKE V...
  • Page 53 5. Understanding scene file operations Image comparison with different Gamma curves 4/4 CINE-LIKE D...

  • Page 54: Black Gamma And Black Gamma Range Controls

    5. Understanding scene file operations Black gamma and Black gamma range controls Dark parts of the image (approx. 20% to 40% in video level) can be lifted or suppressed with these controls. MENU > SCENE FILE > (Factory default settings underlined) [BLACK GAMMA] -8 - - - 0 - - - +8 Sets gamma characteristic for dark part of the image.

  • Page 55: After Recording

    6. After recording...

  • Page 56: Connecting To Pc/Mac

    2. Press “THUMBNAIL” button to switch to Playback mode. 3. Set MENU > OTHER FUNCTIONS > USB MODE SELECT: DEVICE 4. Turn OFF the power of the AG-DVX200 and connect the AG-DVX200 and the PC/Mac with a USB3.0 cable. 5. Turn ON the power and tap “PC” on the touch screen to switch to the PC connection mode.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Appendix

    7. Appendix...

  • Page 59: Recording Time In Each Video Setting

    7. Appendix 7-1. Recording time in each video setting How to read record format MOV, MP4 FORMATS Memory card capacity System Record format frequency 16GB 64GB 4K 2160/24.00p 100M (incl. Fastscan mode) 59.94Hz/50.00Hz 1h 20m UHD 2160/59.94p 150M ---- UHD 2160/29.97p 100M (incl. Fastscan mode) 1h 20m UHD 2160/23.98p 100M (incl.
  • Page 60 7. Appendix 7-1. Recording time in each video setting (continued) AVCHD Memory card capacity Record format System frequency 16GB 64GB PS 1080/59.94p 1h 20m 5h 20m PH 1080/59.94i 1h 30m PH 1080/23.98p 1h 30m HA 1080/59.94i 59.94Hz 8h 30m HE 1080/59.94i 6h 40m 27h 30m PM 720/59.94p...

  • Page 61: Output Signal Formats

    7. Appendix 7-2. Output signal formats 1. System frequency: 59.94Hz, output bit depth: 4:2:2(8bit) REC format Resolution setting HDMI OUT SDI OUT VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 2160/24.00p 1080/24.00PsF 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...

  • Page 62: System Frequency: 59.94Hz, Output Bit Depth: 4:2:2(10Bit)

    7. Appendix 7-2. Output signal formats (continued) 2. System frequency: 59.94Hz, output bit depth: 4:2:2(10bit) format Resolution setting HDMI OUT SDI OUT VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 2160/24.00p 1080/24.00PsF 4K 24.00p 1080p 1080/24.00p 1080/24.00PsF SYSTEM 2160/29.97p 1080/29.97PsF 1080p 1080/59.94p 1080/59.94p UHD 29.97p 1080i 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i...

  • Page 63: System Frequency: 50.00Hz, Output Bit Depth: 4:2:2(8Bit)

    7. Appendix 7-2. Output signal formats (continued) 3. System frequency: 50.00Hz, output bit depth: 4:2:2(8bit) REC format Resolution setting HDMI OUT SDI OUT VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 2160/24.00p 1080/24.00PsF 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...

  • Page 64: System Frequency: 50.00Hz, Output Bit Depth: 4:2:2(10Bit)

    7. Appendix 7-2. Output signal formats (continued) 4. System frequency: 50.00Hz, output bit depth: 4:2:2(10bit) Format Resolution setting HDMI OUT SDI OUT VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 2160/24.00p 1080/24.00PsF 4K 24.00p 1080p 1080/24.00p 1080/24.00PsF SYSTEM 2160/25.00p 1080/25.00PsF 1080p 1080/50.00p 1080/50.00p UHD 25.00p 1080i 1080/50.00i 1080/50.00i...

  • Page 65: Dimensions (Mm)

    7. Appendix 7-3. Dimensions (mm)

  • Page 66: Accessories

    7. Appendix 7-4. Accessories Mic holder mounting screws (12mm in length) Part#: XSB4+12FJK (2pcs.) Mic holder Eye cup Part#: SYA0021 Part#: SMG0069 Lens hood unit Part#: SYK1069 XLR IN cover Part#: VJF1468 (1pc.) Shoulder belt Part#: VFC4897 * Part number and design are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 67: Revision History

    7. Appendix 7-5. Revision history Issued Revision history Document ver. Dec.2015 First edition issued (contents available with firmware v1.25) v1.00...
  • Page 68 Panasonic Corporation Download firmware, check frequently asked questions at http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e...

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