Page 1 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-PX5100G Model No. Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (pages 2 to 7). Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Read This First
Read this first! Read this first! indicates safety information. WARNING: CAUTION: • To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached. When the tripod is attached, its weight equipment to rain or moisture.
Page 3 NOTIFICATION (Canada) CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...
Page 4 Ovime, tvrtka “Panasonic Corporation” izjavljuje da Verklaring van Conformiteit (DoC) ovaj proizvod udovoljava osnovnim zahtjevima i ostalim Bij dezen verklaart “Panasonic Corporation” dat dit product relevantnim odredbama Direktive 2014/53/EU. in overeenstemming is met de essentiële vereisten en Kupci mogu preuzeti kopiju originalne DoC za naše RE andere relevante uiteenzettingen van Richtlijn 2014/53/EU.
Page 5 Försäkran om Överensstämmelse (DoC) Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης (DoC) Härmed garanterar “Panasonic Corporation” att denna Η “Panasonic Corporation” δηλώνει ότι το προϊόν αυτό produkt överensstämmer med tillämpbara krav och andra είναι συμμορφωμένο προς τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και άλλες föreskrifter i enlighet med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Page 6 Read this first! Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
Page 7 Рік: остання цифра року (5 – 2015, 6 – 2016,…0 – 2020) Місяць: А – Січень, В – Лютий… L – Грудень Декларація про відповідність Справжнім компанія Panasonic Corporation заявляє, що професійні відеокамери AJ-PX5100 відповідають Технічному регламенту радіообладнання. Повний текст декларації про відповідність доступний на веб- сайті...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Read this first! Flash band compensation (FBC) function Setting the flash band compensation function Chapter 1 Overview Setting the high dynamic range (HDR) Recording in high dynamic range (HDR) Before using the camera Playing back the signal recorded in high dynamic range (HDR) Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.) Recording to the external input signal of high dynamic range Accessories...
Page 10 Contents How to restore menu setting status to factory setting values Preparing for connection Lens file For the wireless module AJ-WM30/AJ-WM50 Writing and reading lens files to and from SD memory card For wireless module other than AJ-WM30/AJ-WM50 For wired LAN Chapter 5 Playback Network settings...
Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter, and check the accessories.
Page 12: Before Using The Camera
For details, refer to “Starting application (P2 Browser) from web browser” (page 233). For these details (originally provided in English) and details on how to obtain the source code, visit the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer.
Page 13: Setting The Region Of Use (Setting Frame Frequency, Etc.)
Chapter 1 Overview — Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.) Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.) When the camera is shipped, the region of use is not set. Before you use the camera for the first time, follow the steps below to change the setting to the frame frequency of the region of use.
Page 14: Accessories
Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Shoulder strap (page 42) Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 17) NOTE t After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly. – 14 –...
Page 15: Use Of The Camera On A System
For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards that are not described in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Expanded configuration devices The following devices are also available in addition to the basic configuration devices.
Page 16: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts
Description of Parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the LCD monitor are also described.
Page 17: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section Power supply and accessory mounting section 18 10 1 <POWER> switch (page 56) Turn the power to on/standby. To turn on, set the power switch to < j > (ON). To set to standby, set the power switch to < h > (standby). NOTE t Even when the <POWER>...
Page 18 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section f Connect the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) to remote-control some functions. For details, refer to “Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G)” (page 222). 16 Cable holders Used for clamping the light and microphone cables in place. 17 Accessory mounting holes Attach accessories.
Page 19: Audio (Input) Function Section
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (input) function section Audio (input) function section 1 <F.AUDIO LEVEL> (audio recording level adjustment) dial (page 71) f Adjust the recording level of audio channels 1/2 (or 3/4). f Set which of audio channels 1/2 or 3/4 is to be adjusted at the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]. f When the position of the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4>...
Page 20 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (input) function section t When [ON] is not set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [REAR MIC POWER], power is not supplied regardless of the switch position. 8 <AUDIO IN CH1/3>, <AUDIO IN CH2/4> (audio input channel 1/3, 2/4) terminals (page 41) Connect the audio equipment or the microphone.
Page 21: Audio (Output) Function Section
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (output) function section Audio (output) function section 1 <MONITOR> (volume adjustment) dial Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones. 2 <ALARM> (alarm volume adjustment) dial Adjust the volume of the alarm from the speaker and earphones. When set to the minimum position, the alarm cannot be heard.
Page 22: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording (Camera unit) 7 8 9 10 1 <SYNCHRO SCAN> adjustment button In the synchro scan mode, the speed of synchro scan can be adjusted. Pressing the <−> button slows down the shutter speed. Pressing the <+> button speeds up the shutter speed.
Page 23 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Adjusts black balance automatically. <ABB> When [ON] is set in main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [SHD,ABB SW CTL], the automatic adjustment function for black shading can be assigned to this switch. NOTE t When white balance or black balance is automatically adjusted, each of these automatic adjustments is canceled by pushing the <ABB>...
Page 24: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section (Recording Unit)
Make sure that the card has been inserted into the adaptor before use.) - Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards on the camera before use.
Page 25 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section 9 microP2 memory card slot 10 <%/REW> (rewind) button Press this button during a pause to perform fast-reverse playback. Press it during playback to perform fast-reverse playback at approximately 4x speed. If it is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at its start point (cued state).
Page 26: Menu Operation Section And Thumbnail Operation Section
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 1 <MENU> button (page 153) f Press this button to display [USER MENU] on the viewfinder screen. Press this button for three seconds or more to display the main menu on the viewfinder screen.
Page 27: Time Code Section
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Time code section Time code section 1 <HOLD> button The time data indication on the counter display area is retained for the duration that this button is held down. However, the time code generator continues to advance.
Page 28: Warning And Status Display Section
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Warning and status display section Warning and status display section 1 <DISPLAY SELECT> button Switches the display of the LCD monitor. Press the <DISPLAY SELECT> button to switch between the image or thumbnail display and the status display.
Page 29: Status Display
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Status display Status display P2 card, battery charge level, audio level display 1 Recording media display Displays the recording media. [P2] P2 memory card [mP2] microP2 memory card 2 Media remaining space indicator Indicates the remaining free space in the P2 card for each slot using a 7-segment display and remaining time. The P2 card remaining time indicated by a single segment is set in three or five minutes in the main menu →...
Page 30 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Status display [LAN] Displayed when the wired LAN is operating properly. Displayed when the wired LAN is not operating properly. [LAN [PB] Displayed during the playback mode. [OPERATION] Displayed while operating menus, thumbnails and dialog boxes. 3 Time code indications [NDF] Indicates when the time code is in the non-drop frame mode.
Page 31: Chapter 3 Preparation
Preparation Chapter 3 Before you use the camera, mount the battery and lens following the procedures in this chapter. The mounting of accessories is also described in this chapter.
Page 32: Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as the power supply. Using batteries Connection of the following batteries to the camera has been verified. r Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140 DIONIC90 r IDX batteries ENDURA10...
Page 33: Using External Dc Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Using V-mount type batteries Mount the V-mount type battery plate. As shown in the figure, insert and slide in the direction of the arrow. Release lever Mount the V-mount type battery plate. Slide in the direction of the arrow. Set the battery type.
Page 34 Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply DC IN +12 V Panasonic Part No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, the power supply from the external DC power supply has priority. The battery may be removed while using the external DC power supply.
Page 35: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Lens lever Mark Mount cap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cable clamp <LENS> terminal Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens to mount the lens.
Page 36: White Shading Compensation
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens For a normal lens Approximately 3 m Mount the lens on the camera. Make sure to connect the lens cable. Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris. Place the flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an appropriate image output level.
Page 37: Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (Cac)
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Set the screen. 1) Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of color for the whole screen. 2) Set the lens aperture to manual, and adjust it so that the zebra pattern covers the whole viewfinder screen. f Make sure that the lens aperture control is between F4 to F11.
Page 38 For details on additions and modifications to lenses compatible with the chromatic aberration compensation function, visit the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Operation of chromatic aberration compensation function Operate by the following procedure when lens data is already stored on the camera.
Page 39 Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens NOTE t Up to 32 files can be loaded to the camera. To load a new file, delete any file before loading the new file. For details, refer to “Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera” (page 39). Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera Set [OFF] in the main menu →...
Page 40: Preparing For Audio Input
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Using the front microphone Microphones such as the stereo microphone kit AJ-MC900G (optional) can be mounted. Viewfinder clamping screw Viewfinder Microphone holder <MIC IN>...
Page 41: Using Audio Devices
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices a: <AUDIO IN> switch b: <AUDIO IN CH1/3> terminal c: <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal d: <LINE>/<MIC> selector switch Connect the audio equipment to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3> or <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal of the camera with the XLR cable. According to the channel to which the XLR cable is connected, switch the <AUDIO IN>...
Page 42: Mounting Accessories
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting accessories Mounting the camera on a tripod When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the optional tripod adaptor (SHAN-TM700). Tripod adaptor Pan head Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. (Fig. 1) Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor.
Page 43: Attaching The Rain Cover
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Attaching the rain cover The figure below shows an example of use of the rain cover SHAN-RC700 (optional). Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener – 43 –...
Page 44: Connecting The Terminal With The External Recording Start/Stop Switch
Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external recording start/stop switch Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external recording start/stop switch It is possible to retrieve 1.5 A current from the <DC OUT> terminal of the camera. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this terminal.
Page 45: Charging The Built-In Battery
Chapter 3 Preparation — Charging the built-in battery Charging the built-in battery The date/time set in the camera is maintained by the built-in battery. The built-in battery may be consumed when the power of the camera is not turned on for approximately a half year. If [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder screen for approximately five seconds when the <POWER>...
Page 46: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The date/time and time zone are recorded as metadata in the content (clip) while shooting. The date/time metadata will affect the playback order by the thumbnail.
Page 47 Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Time difference Region Time difference Region −07:30 +08:30 −08:00 Los Angeles +09:00 Tokyo +09:30 Darwin −08:30 −09:00 Alaska +10:00 Guam −09:30 Marquesas Islands +10:30 Lord Howe Island −10:00 Hawaii +11:00 Solomon Islands −10:30 +11:30...
Page 48: Inspections Before Shooting
Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting Inspections before shooting Before recording, perform the following inspection to ensure that the system operates properly. It is recommended that you check the image using a color video monitor. Preparing to inspect 5 9 9 min 1 4 .6 V 2 1 9 9 C A C...
Page 49 Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting Press the <REC> button again. Ensure that the P2 card access LED illuminates in orange, and that the [REC] lamp disappears from the viewfinder screen. Use the <VTR> button on the lens to check the same behaviors in steps 2 to 3. Press the <BACKLIGHT>...
Page 50 Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting Set the <DISPLAY> switch to <UB>. Check that each time the <HOLD> button is pressed, [VTCG] → [DATE] → [TIME] → no display (time zone) → [TCG] value is displayed and that this value is accurate.
Page 51: P2 Card
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card P2 card Inserting a P2 card When using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 46) Select and use either of the P2 or microP2 memory card slot on the camera. P2 memory card slot 1 P2 memory card slot 2 P2 memory card access LED...
Page 52: Preventing Accidental Erasure
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card f P2 memory cards - Lift the eject button (Fig. 1), and press in. (Fig. 2) f microP2 memory cards - Press in the microP2 card further into the camera and let go. - The microP2 memory card is released from the card slot, and the microP2 memory card can be removed. NOTE t After insertion, do not remove the P2 card while it is being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED is flashing orange).
Page 53: P2 Card Recording Time
The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of P2 card. (page 253) t Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ r P2 card recording times...
Page 54: Cps (Content Protection System)
“P2 Viewer Plus” software. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a computer, follow the instructions below.
Page 55: Chapter 4 Shooting
Shooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording.
Page 56: Basic Procedures
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Basic procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before you actually start shooting, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. (page 48) Power supply setup to P2 card insertion Fig.
Page 57: For Shooting
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures c: <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> switch Set this switch to <CAM>/<ON>. d: <TCG> switch Set this switch to <F-RUN> or <R-RUN>. e: <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>, <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switches Set these switches to <AUTO>. NOTE t The [SLOT SEL] function is assigned to the <USER MAIN> button in the factory setting. You can switch to the P2 card to be recorded from two or more inserted P2 cards.
Page 58: Standard Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Press the <REC> button to start recording. The [REC] lamp in the viewfinder is illuminated during recording. To stop recording, press the <REC> button again. The [REC] lamp in the viewfinder goes out. NOTE t During recording, operation buttons (<%/REW>, <FF/)>, <PLAY/PAUSE>, <STOP>) do not function.
Page 59: Adjusting The White And Black Balance
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at all times using the camera, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. To obtain higher image quality, perform the adjustment in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) → ABB (black balance adjustment) → AWB (white balance adjustment).
Page 60 Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance r Message displayed in the viewfinder screen During adjustment AWB A ACTIVE f The adjusted value is automatically stored in the Adjustment completed AWB A OK 3.2K specified memory (A or B). f If the arrow points down (↓), the actual temperature is If the color temperature of the subject is lower than the indicated temperature, and if the arrow...
Page 61: Adjusting The Black Balance
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance Canceling the auto tracking white balance Press the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) to which the auto tracking white balance function is assigned again, or select the <WHITE BAL> switch. However, when the auto tracking white balance function is set to <B> of the <WHITE BAL> switch, the function cannot be canceled with the <USER>...
Page 62 Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance t During the automatic black balance execution, recording to the P2 card is not performed by pressing the <REC> button. t The gain switching circuit is automatically switched during black balance adjustment. Flicker or noise sometimes appears on the viewfinder screen. This is not a malfunction.
Page 63: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the electronic shutter Shutter mode The shutter modes available on the camera’s electronic shutter and shutter speeds that can be selected are as follows. Using a fixed shutter speed f To remove flicker caused by lighting f To shoot fast-moving subjects clearly Using the synchro scan mode f To shoot so that stripe patterns are eliminated in the horizontal direction when shooting on the monitor screen...
Page 64: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter NOTE t Whichever mode the electronic shutter is used in, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the sensitivity of the camera becomes. t When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will increasingly open and the depth of focus will become shallower as the shutter speed is increased. t Under lighting conditions using fluorescent lighting or other discharge tube, horizontal stripes might appear on screen.
Page 65: Flash Band Compensation (Fbc) Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Flash band compensation (FBC) function Flash band compensation (FBC) function The camera is equipped with a function for compensating and reducing band-like interference (called “flash band”) that occurs due to the MOS pickup device when shooting in environments where flash strobe light such as that from still cameras is present. Change over time Flash firing Shot image...
Page 66: Setting The High Dynamic Range (Hdr)
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the high dynamic range (HDR) Setting the high dynamic range (HDR) The camera can record in hybrid log gamma (HLG) when [1080-59.94P]/[1080-50P]/[1080-59.94i]/[1080-50i]/[1080-23.98PsF]/[720-59.94P]/[720-50P] are selected in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [LINE&FREQ]. NOTE t When [HLG] is selected in the main menu →...
Page 67: Recording To The External Input Signal Of High Dynamic Range (Hdr)
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the high dynamic range (HDR) Recording to the external input signal of high dynamic range (HDR) Detects the high dynamic range information of the external input signal and sets as follows. r When the high dynamic range information is the high dynamic range f External input signal is recorded directly in high dynamic range (hybrid log gamma).
Page 68: Assigning Functions To Buttons
Chapter 4 Shooting — Assigning functions to <USER> buttons Assigning functions to <USER> buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the <USER MAIN>, <USER1>, <USER2>, <SHOT MARKER>, and <TEXT MEMO> buttons. Set the functions to be assigned to each by [USER MAIN], [USER1], [USER2], [SHOT MARK (U3)], [TEXT MEMO (U4)], and [USER5] in the main menu →...
Page 69: [User Sw Gain] Switching Setting
Chapter 4 Shooting — Assigning functions to <USER> buttons Item name Description Assigns the function for recording test memos to frames when the button is pressed. For details on the text memo function, refer to “Text [TEXT MEMO] memo recording function” (page 78). This function can be assigned only to the <TEXT MEMO> button. It cannot be assigned to other <USER>...
Page 70: Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels
Chapter 4 Shooting — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD). When the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch is set to <AUTO>, the recording level of audio channels 1/2 (3/4 according to the main menu →...
Page 71 Chapter 4 Shooting — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels When the level adjustment dial is assigned to [CH1/2] r Selection of level adjustment of channels 1/2 For the level adjustment method of channels 1/2, select <AUTO> (automatic adjustment) or <MANU> (manual adjustment by adjustment dial) by the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4>...
Page 72 Chapter 4 Shooting — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels r When [CH3/4] is selected by [VR SELECT] Channel 1, channel 2 Channel 3, channel 4 [AUTO LVL CH1] <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3> switch Adjustment method Adjustment method [AUTO LVL CH2] <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4>...
Page 73: Special Recording Functions
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Special recording functions When recording to P2 cards, the special recording functions of pre-recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, loop recording, and one-clip recording can be performed by setting in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION]. Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a fixed amount of time before recording is actually started.
Page 74: One-Shot Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Press the <REC> button. Interval recording starts according to the set intermittent time. f When [PAUSE TIME] is set to two minutes or longer, the tally lamp flashes every five seconds to indicate that the camera is on standby. f To stop recording, press the <STOP>...
Page 75: Loop Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Loop recording f This function successively records to two P2 cards inserted in the card slots. f When there is no more free space on the card, recording returns to the first card, and recording is continued while erasing existing data already saved on that card.
Page 76 When editing a clip with a large number of links using nonlinear editing software, etc., the software may not operate properly depending on the type of software. Refer to the support desk at the following website for the latest information on software whose operability has been confirmed. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 76 –...
Page 77: Simultaneous Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Simultaneous recording This function records the same video onto two P2 cards when the two P2 cards are inserted into two slots. Memory card recording time Start recording End recording (no remaining space) End recording Start recording Slot 1 or Slot 3...
Page 78: Shot Mark Recording Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Shot mark recording function Shot mark is the mark added to the thumbnail of each clip to distinguish that clip from others. Only clips with shot marks attached can be displayed or played back. Adding shot marks Make sure that [SHOT MARK] is set in the main menu →...
Page 79: Multi Formats
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals This camera can record HD (1080P, 1080i, 720P) signals in AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG,or DVCPRO HD codec, and can record SD (480i/576i) signals in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, or DV codec. Recording and shooting signals can be selected in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE]. Setting menu screen Setting menu item Description of settings...
Page 80 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function Simultaneous [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Standard recording Pre-recording recording [1080-50i] [AVC-I200/50i] [24BIT] — — [AVC-I100/50i] [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I50/50i] [AVC-G50/50i] [24BIT] [AVC-G25/50i] [AVC-G12/50i] [16BIT] [DVCPRO HD/50i] [1080-23.98PsF] [AVC-I200/24PN] [24BIT] — —...
Page 81 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function Interval recording/one- [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Loop recording One-clip recording shot recording [1080-59.94i] [AVC-I200/60i] [24BIT] — — — [AVC-I100/60i] [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I50/60i] [AVC-G50/60i] [24BIT] — [AVC-G25/60i] — [AVC-G12/60i] [16BIT] —...
Page 82 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function Dual codec recording [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] HD proxy* SD proxy* [1080-50P] [AVC-I200/25PN] [24BIT] — — [AVC-I100/50P] [24BIT]/[16BIT] — [AVC-I100/25PN] — — [AVC-G50/25PN] [24BIT] — — [AVC-G25/50P] — [AVC-G25/25PN] —...
Page 83: List Of Recording Settings And Recording Functions
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats List of recording settings and recording functions The recording modes of the camera act as follows depending on the setting of [REC SIGNAL] in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] and the setting of [RECORDING] in [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION]. Even in “Available” cases, recording functions are restricted in some system modes. For details, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions”.
Page 84: List Of Recording/Playback And Output Formats
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats * Output type can be selected from [LEVEL-A] or [LEVEL-B] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [3G-SDI OUT]. This item is set to [LEVEL-B] in the factory setting. List of recording/playback and output formats f For details on selection of SDI OUT2 signal methods, refer to “Selecting video output from each terminal”...
Page 85 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Output method Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] <SDI OUT1> terminal <SDI OUT2> terminal [1080-59.94i] [AVC-I200/60i] 1080/60i 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i 480/59.94i [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I50/60i] [AVC-G50/60i] [AVC-G25/60i] [AVC-G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD/60i] [1080-50i] [AVC-I200/50i] 1080/50i 1080/50i 1080/50i 576/50i [AVC-I100/50i] [AVC-I50/50i] [AVC-G50/50i]...
Page 86: Dual Codec Recording
Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Dual codec recording Recording in different formats for main recording and sub recording can be performed on the camera. The HD proxy with resolution of 1920×1080 AVC-LongG 6 format, and multiple SD proxies with different resolution can be selected for sub recording. For the recording format that can record in dual codec, refer to “Multi formats”...
Page 87: Recording The Proxy Data
Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Item Description of settings [STREAMING LATENCY] Sets the delay mode during the streaming distribution. This setting is used when the streaming distribution is started from the operation of the camera. This can be set when the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START TRIGGER] is set to [CAMERA].
Page 88: Recording To The Sd Memory Card
Approx. 25 min AVC-G6 2CH MOV Approx. 6 Mbps Approx. 13 min (These are reference values for continuous recording with Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips) Checking the proxy data f The indicator is displayed for the material clips with the proxy data recorded.
Page 89: Error Displays About Proxy Data Recordings
Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording - [RE-CONNECTION] - [COPY] - [EXCH. THUMBNAIL] - Adding and deleting [TEXT MEMO] and [SHOT MARK] Playback is possible. On these devices, individual clips with proxy data combined from multiple clips are displayed as an incomplete clip .
Page 90 Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Error displays Behavior and cause Action to take (viewfinder screen) [SD WR ERR] Proxy data recording to the SD memory card will stop, but Check the status of the SD memory card and insert a recording to the P2 card will continue.
Page 91: Streaming Function
For details on downloading the video streaming-compatible application software and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The streaming function cannot be used together with the dual codec recording and simultaneous recording. t The streaming function cannot be used together with the rec during upload function.
Page 92: List Of System Modes And Supported Streaming Output
Chapter 4 Shooting — Streaming function List of system modes and supported streaming output The following shows the relationship between system modes and streaming modes on this camera. f “l” are supported, and “—” are not supported. [SYSTEM MODE] [STREAMING MODE] HD streaming SD streaming [LINE&FREQ]...
Page 93: Selection Of External Reference Signal And Generator Lock Setting
Chapter 4 Shooting — Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting Locking the video signal to the external reference signal The video signal output from the camera can be locked to the reference signal supplied from an external source. The camera can receive the external reference signal from the <GENLOCK IN>...
Page 94: Setting The Time Data
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting the time data The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date/time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata files.
Page 95: User Bits Settings
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data System setting state Recording UB Output UB [REC FORMAT] LTC UB VITC UB <TC OUT> terminal UB LTC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI Following [VITC UBG MODE] LTC UB is output. VITC UB is output.
Page 96: Setting The Time Code
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data NOTE t Thumbnail operations and menu operations on thumbnail operation section are not possible while the <TCG> switch is set to <SET>. t To confirm VITC UB, press the <HOLD> switch to display [VTCG] on the status display. Retention of user bits in memory User bit settings are automatically recorded and are retained even if the power is turned off.
Page 97: Externally Locking The Time Code
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data t Thumbnail operations and menu operations on thumbnail operation section are not possible while the <TCG> switch is set to <SET>. Time code regeneration When the <TCG> switch is set to <R-RUN>, the time code currently recorded to the last frame of the last clip (clip with the newest recording date and time) recorded to the P2 card can be read and recorded.
Page 98 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data r When multiple cameras are connected and one is used as a reference camera When building a system using multiple cameras, set the inputs and outputs to the same on all cameras. If different settings are set, shooting timing will no longer match.
Page 99 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data r When the external device is locked to the time code generator of the camera Reference video signal <GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> TC OUT terminal terminal <TC OUT> terminal Connect as required. TC IN terminal Device capable of recording without delay in sync with TC IN input (DAT, etc.)
Page 100: Setting The Camera Id
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting of user bits when the time code is externally locked When the <TCG> switch is set to <F-RUN>, only the time code is locked to the time code from the external source. To lock the user bits to the input value from an external source, set [EXT] in the main menu →...
Page 101: Ctl Counter Setting And Display
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Press the jog dial button (or <SET> button) to apply the character. Use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons `/{/Y/I) to select [OK], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button). The entered character string is set and the screen returns to the selection menu of the camera ID.
Page 102: Viewfinder Status Display
Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display Viewfinder status display In addition to video, the viewfinder displays messages that indicate the camera settings and operation status, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra patterns, camera ID, and other information. Lamp display in the viewfinder The example is for the AJ-CVF50G.
Page 103: Selecting Display Items On Viewfinder Screen
Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display Selecting display items on viewfinder screen To select display items on the viewfinder screen, switch [ON]/[OFF] or the type of the respective item in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR]. For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 153). Screen display 47 46 45 44 43 42...
Page 104 The device status may not be acquired depending on the connected bonding device. t For details on bonding device that the camera can acquire the device status, visit the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 8 Camera warning, notification display area...
Page 105 Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display [IRIS:**F*.*] Displayed when the iris override compensation value is altered. (Drop in brightness warning display) [LOW LIGHT] Displayed when brightness has dropped. (Flash band compensation warning display) [FBC OFF!] Displayed when a flash band is detected while flash band compensation is off. [SHUTTER&FBC ON!] Displayed when the <SHUTTER>...
Page 106 Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display 13 Color temperature Displays the color temperature assigned to <A>, <B>, and <PRST> of the <WHITE BAL> switch. (This is sometimes a memory [*.*K] value at execution of automatic white balance and sometimes a menu setting value.) Not displayed when auto tracking white balance is performed.
Page 107 Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display 20 Time code display [TCG 12:59:59:20] Displays the time code generator value. [TCR 12:59:59:20] Displays the time code reader value. [VUBG AB CD EF 00] Displays the user’s bit generator value. ([UBG AB CD EF 00]) [VUBR 12 34 56 78] Indicates the user’s bit reader value.
Page 108 Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display 31 Type of marker Displays the type of currently displayed marker. [MKR:A/B/OFF] 32 Network information display [WLAN] Displayed when the wireless LAN is operating properly. Displayed when the wireless LAN is not operating properly. [WLAN [LAN] Displayed when the wired LAN is operating properly.
Page 109: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status
Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display Displayed when the rec during upload function is enabled. The display will blink when recording is started immediately after the power is turned on or the P2 card is inserted, and the upload will not be executed until the recording is stopped. Displayed during upload.
Page 110 Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display Display status Selection of menu item display/ Display batch Mode check Display in Relevant Display item name hide off* display playback mode At all times menu items only <USER> button [VF DISPLAY] → [DISP —...
Page 111: Mode Check Display
Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display Display status Selection of menu item display/ Display batch Mode check Display in Relevant Display item name hide off* display playback mode At all times menu items only [VF INDICATOR] → [REC STATUS] Recording operation status —...
Page 112 Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display [P2CARD STATUS] Displays the status of the P2 card inserted in the card slot, remaining capacity and total used capacity. The statuses of cards to be displayed are as follows: — [ACTIVE]/[ACCESSING]/[INFO READING]/[FULL]/[PROTECTED]/[NOT SUPPORTED]/ [FORMAT ERROR]/[AUTH NG]/[REC IMPOSSIBLE]/[NO CARD] For details, refer to “P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards”...
Page 113: Display Modes And Setting Changes/Adjustment Result Messages
Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display [USER SW] screen Displays the assignment status of each <USER> button. For details, refer to “Assigning functions to <USER> buttons” (page 68). [USER SW] [USER MAIN (UM)] Displays the assignment to the <USER MAIN> button. [USER1 (U1)] Displays the assignment to the <USER1>...
Page 114: Display Of Marker Confirmation Screen (Marker Select Function)
Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display Display of marker confirmation screen (marker select function) The screen for confirming the marker status of the camera can be displayed on the viewfinder screen. Type of marker Center marker Safety zone The aspect ratio currently set at [FRAME SIG] is displayed. Pushing the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL>...
Page 115: Focus Assist Function
Chapter 4 Shooting — Viewfinder status display To display the zebra pattern in the video of the monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT2>, <VIDEO OUT>, <HDMI OUT>), set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [MONITOR OUT ZEBRA]. Focus assist function The focus assist function enables you to focus the target easily.
Page 116: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor Push the <OPEN> button towards the right to open the LCD monitor. Set the LCD monitor screen to the easiest-to-view position. Rotate up to 180°...
Page 117: Adjusting And Setting The Viewfinder
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Using the viewfinder For details about the camera attachment and adjustment, refer to the Operating Instructions for each viewfinder. Set the items of the main menu → [VF] to specify the information to display in the viewfinder.
Page 118: Handling Setting Data
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Handling setting data Setting data file configuration The camera has six file data areas. Factory data This area stores factory settings. It cannot be rewritten by menu operation. User data This area stores values set by menu operation. As default data, factory data is stored here. Current data This area stores the operation status of the camera.
Page 119: Handling Sd Memory Cards
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Handling SD memory cards The SD memory card can be removed and inserted, either before or after the power is turned on. Inserting SD memory cards Open the slot cover. Insert the card into the SD memory card slot with the label side of the SD memory card (optional) upward, and close the slot cover.
Page 120 Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data NOTE t SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. For details, refer to “Formatting SD memory cards” (page 139). t Data deleted as a result of formatting cannot be restored. Always check the data before formatting. Saving and loading setup files Specified menu items can be saved to SD memory cards and loaded to the camera.
Page 121: How To Use User Data
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Reading setup data written to SD memory card Select the type of menu to read beforehand in the main menu → [FILE] → [SETUP DATA SELECT]. Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [FILE] → [SETUP DATA (SD CARD)], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button). A list of setup files stored in the specified folder in the SD memory card is displayed.
Page 122: How To Use Scene File Data
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data How to use scene file data The content of setting data can be written to and read written data from scene file area on the camera’s internal memory. Four types of scene files can be registered.
Page 123: Lens File
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Lens file Eight lens files are stored to internal memory on the camera. Eight titles (total 64) of lens files can be written to SD memory cards with eight lens files saved as a single title. The following data is recorded to lens files: f Title name f White shading compensation values...
Page 124: Writing And Reading Lens Files To And From Sd Memory Card
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Reading lens files from internal memory Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [FILE] → [LENS FILE], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button). The list of lens files currently saved in camera memory is displayed. Select the file name to read, and press the jog dial button (or <SET>...
Page 125 Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Writing lens files to SD memory card Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Select [SAVE] in the main menu → [FILE] → [LENS FILE (SD CARD)], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button). (Fig. 1) The list of lens files currently saved in camera memory is displayed.
Page 126: Chapter 5 Playback
Playback Chapter 5 The images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and metadata are saved as clips. You can play back and edit clips with the camera.
Page 127: Normal And Variable Speed Playback
Chapter 5 Playback — Normal and variable speed playback Normal and variable speed playback r Normal speed playback Color playback images can be viewed on the viewfinder screen by pressing the <PLAY/PAUSE> button. Likewise, color playback images can be viewed on a color video monitor connected to the <SDI OUT1>...
Page 128: Thumbnail Operations
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and metadata. The following operations can be performed while viewing the clip thumbnails displayed on the LCD monitor. f Play back, delete, copy, or restore clips.
Page 129 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Displayed in yellow when the thumbnails of clips in the storage device are displayed. (Yellow) Displayed in red when a storage device is connected but cannot be used. (Red) Displayed in gray when the wired LAN is not activated properly. (Gray) Displayed in white when the wired LAN is not connected.
Page 130: Selecting Thumbnails
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations 11 Clip number The number assigned to the clip on the P2 card is displayed, normally in the order from the earliest recording date and time. The clip numbers of clips that cannot be played are shown in red, and the unplayable indicator is also displayed.
Page 131: Thumbnail Screen Display Settings
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations To select additional clips, repeat steps 1 to 2. It is possible to display only the selected clips on the thumbnail screen for playback. NOTE t While holding down the <SHIFT> button, use the cursor buttons (`/{) to move the cursor to the first or last clip. t After selecting a clip, move the cursor to another clip and press the <SHIFT>...
Page 132: Playing Back Clips
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Setting items that display properties You can set simple properties item displayed on the left of the thumbnail. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the thumbnail screen. (Fig. 1) Select [PROPERTY DISP.] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [THUMBNAIL SETUP]. Press the <SET>...
Page 133: Changing Thumbnails
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations f During playback of clips, press the <%/REW> button to start 4x speed reverse playback, and the <FF/)> button to start 4x speed fast playback. Press the <PLAY/PAUSE> button to return to normal playback. f During playback of clips, press the <PLAY/PAUSE>...
Page 134: Shot Mark
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Shot mark Shot marks can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish the clip from others. <SHOT MARKER> button Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor over the clip to which you want to add a shot mark. Press the <SHOT MARKER>...
Page 135 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Playing back from the text memo position Thumbnail display Display still image linked to text memo The cursor moves down. Selected number (blue) and total number (white) of text memo clips Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Press the <MENU>...
Page 136: Deleting Clips
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations NOTE t In clip division and copying using the text memo, the area copied may be automatically modified and copied depending on the recording method of the clip. Deleting clips Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor over the clip to be deleted, and press the <SET> button to select the clip. Select [DELETE] in the main menu →...
Page 137: Setting Clip Metadata
Using the latest update version of P2 Viewer Plus, metadata upload files can be written to SD memory cards using a computer. Download and install the latest version of P2 Viewer Plus from the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ For details on SD memory cards to be used, refer to “Cautions when using SD memory cards” (page 24).
Page 138 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations [SCENARIO] Displays [PROGRAM NAME], [SCENE NO.], and [TAKE NO.]. [NEWS] Displays [REPORTER] (name of the reporter), [PURPOSE] (purpose of shooting), and [OBJECT] (object of shooting). [MEMO]* Displays [NO.] (the number of the text memo), [OFFSET] (location of the frame where the text memo is added), [PERSON] (person who recorded the text memo added to the clip), and [TEXT] (content of the text memo).
Page 139: Formatting A P2 Card
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Selecting the [CARD SERIAL] recording When [ON] is selected in main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC META DATA] → [CARD SERIAL], the function that records the serial number of the P2 card as metadata (text memo without offset) is enabled. Initializing the metadata setting Select [INITIALIZE] in the main menu →...
Page 140: Properties
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Properties Clip properties and P2 card status are displayed. It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata while clip properties are displayed. Clip properties Select [CLIP PROPERTY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. 1 Clip information Displays the indicators added to the clip and the number of added text memos.
Page 141 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Press the <SET> button. Information about keyboard operation is the same as “Checking and modifying uploaded metadata” (page 138). f The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying metadata is displayed. (Fig. 2) f Enter characters with the keyboard to modify the metadata. Press the [OK] button on the keyboard.
Page 142 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations r When [USED] is selected Fig. 1 1 Write-protected mark mark appears when the P2 card is write-protected. 2 P2 card status (remaining capacity) The remaining memory capacity of the P2 card is shown as a bar graph and percentage. The bar graph indicator moves to the left as the remaining capacity decreases.
Page 143 Manual authentication is valid temporarily. If the target microP2 card is removed or power is turned off, the CPS password set manually is disabled. t Visit the following website for conditions where manual authentication is valid. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The encrypted microP2 memory card is not recognized on the SD card slot in a computer.
Page 144: Connecting To External Devices Using The Terminal (Host) (Usb Storage Mode)
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations SD memory card status display The status display enables confirmation of the SD memory card format condition, available memory space, etc. Select [SD CARD] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. The same information can be displayed in the main menu → [FILE] → [SD CARD PROPERTY].
Page 145 Because the storage device is very sensitive, reading and writing data may become invalid depending on your usage. Please note that Panasonic has no responsibility for data loss caused from a storage device failure or other defects and any direct or indirect damage related to these.
Page 146 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Exporting to a storage device by card You can export to a storage device (write to a storage device from a P2 card) by P2 card. The copy results and the maximum number of items that can be copied vary depending on format type of the storage device.
Page 147 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Storage device information display (explorer screen) You can select the following in the explorer screen display. f Storage device information display f Storage device partition or folder thumbnail display selection f Target partition or folder selection To display the explorer screen, select [STORAGE] in the main menu →...
Page 148 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Selecting the target folder/partition in the explorer screen You can display all clips included in the selected partition/folder as thumbnails by selecting partitions/folders as targets. You can display up to six partitions/folders. When the seventh partition/folder is specified, setting is disabled and a warning is displayed. In the explorer screen, place the cursor on the partition/folder.
Page 149 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Clip thumbnail display of the storage device Displaying thumbnails You can display and manage clips saved in a storage device, as well as display the thumbnail screen for clips saved in a P2 card attached to the camera.
Page 150 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations [NO.] Folder number [DATE] Folder creation date [TIME] Folder creation time [FOLDER] Folder name (creation date and time are not displayed in the root folder) [SIZE] Total capacity of the storage device [FREE CAP.] Remaining storage device capacity NOTE t You can change the thumbnail screen display if necessary.
Page 151: Chapter 6 Menu Operations
Menu Operations Chapter 6 This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu.
Page 152: Setting Menu Structure
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure Setting menu structure Menu types and how to open them Menu type How to open [USER MENU] In the main menu → [USER MENU SEL], you can select the desired items and Displayed by pressing the <MENU>...
Page 153: Setting Menu Display
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Setting menu display Setting menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. The menu is divided into the main menu, sub-menu, and setting item menu. Set data are written and saved in the camera’s internal memory.
Page 154: Setting [User Menu]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Press the <MENU> button to close the menu. f This brings you back automatically to the previous screen depending on the menu item. r To perform cancellation while setting Push the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch towards the <MCK/MCL> side. Alternatively, press the <EXIT> button while holding down the <SHIFT>...
Page 155: Menu List
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [PAINT] These are items for performing fine image adjustments while monitoring the output waveform of the camera using the waveform monitor. You will need support from video engineers to use configure these settings. These menu item settings are enabled when using the camera as a standalone device.
Page 156 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [B FLARE] Adjusts the Bch flare level. The adjusted value of this item is added to the flare adjusted value in the main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [LENS FILE ADJ.]. [−100]…[100] f Factory setting: [0] NOTE...
Page 157 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [COLOR CORRECTION] Item Description of settings [[S] L COLOR CORRECT] Switches [ON]/[OFF] of the 15-axis independent color correction where the <GAIN> switch is on <L>. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [[S] M COLOR CORRECT] Switches [ON]/[OFF] of the 15-axis independent color correction where the <GAIN>...
Page 158 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [B-Cy (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between blue and cyan. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [Cy (PHASE)] Corrects the cyan hue. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [12] [Cy-G (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between cyan and green. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [15] [G (PHASE)]...
Page 159 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [[S] COLOR CORRECT] Switches the 15-axis independent color correction on/off. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] NOTE t When saving or reading setup files from an SD memory card, you can save items with an [S] and items without an [S] separately. Items with an [S] in front of the item name are the targets for [PAINT([S]SELECT)] in the main menu →...
Page 160 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [HIGH SETTING] Item Description of settings [[S] MASTER GAIN] Selects the master gain. [−6dB], [−3dB], [0dB], [3dB], [6dB], [9dB], [12dB], [15dB], [18dB], [21dB], [24dB], [27dB], [30dB] f Factory setting: [12dB] [H.DTL LEVEL] Sets the horizontal detail correction level. [0]…[63] f Factory setting: [6] [V.DTL LEVEL]...
Page 161 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [SKIN TONE DTL] Item Description of settings [[S] SKIN TONE DTL] Selects the skin tone table that will display the skin tone detail. Create the skin tone table with [DETECT TABLE]. You can shoot smoother skin tones by displaying skin tone detail.
Page 162 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [KNEE/LEVEL] Item Description of settings [MASTER PED] Sets the master pedestal. [−200]…[200] f Factory setting: [16] [[S] MANUAL KNEE] Sets the mode when the <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> switch is <OFF>. This enables the [KNEE MASTER POINT]/[KNEE MASTER SLOPE] setting value when the switch is [ON].
Page 163 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [GAMMA] Item Description of settings [MASTER GAMMA] Configure master gamma settings in 0.01 steps. [0.30]…[0.75] f Factory setting: [0.45] [R GAMMA] Sets the gamma of Rch. [−15]…[15] f Factory setting: [0] [B GAMMA] Sets the gamma of Bch.
Page 164 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [[S] CAMERA SETTING] Item Description of settings [SHOOTING MODE] Selects the shooting mode according to the shooting environment. [NORMAL]: Selects normal sensitivity. (Appropriate when shooting in normal brightness.) [HIGH SENS.]: Selects high-sensitivity. (Appropriate when shooting in a dark environment.) [H.SENS.] is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Page 165 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [VF OUT] Selects the image signal displayed on the viewfinder screen. [Y]: Luminosity signal [NAM]: Outputs the [R], [G] or [B] signal with the largest level. [R]: Rch signal [G]: Gch signal [B]: Bch signal f Factory setting: [Y]...
Page 166 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SAFETY AREA] Sets the size of the safety zone marker. The constant ratio of length to width can be set in 1% increments. [80%]…[100%] f Factory setting: [90%] [FRAME MARK] Selects frame marker [ON]/[OFF].
Page 167 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DATE/TIME] Selects whether year/month/day and hour/minute/second are displayed simultaneously when the camera ID is displayed. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] This item cannot be set when [CAMERA ID] is set to [OFF]. [ZOOM/FOCUS] Selects the unit of zoom and focus values.
Page 168 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SYSTEM INFO] Selects [ON]/[OFF] for displays of system information and warnings. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [COMPRESSION] Turns compression mode display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON]: When the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [COMPRESSION MODE] is set to [DARK], [COMP] is displayed.
Page 169: [Camera]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [AUDIO] Sets whether to display the [AUDIO] screen when the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch is pushed to the <MCK/MCL> side. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [CAC] Sets whether to display the [CAC] screen when the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch is pushed to the <MCK/MCL>...
Page 170 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list NOTE t To clear the setting, execute the main menu → [FILE] → [INITIALIZE] → [LOAD FACTORY DATA]. [SHUTTER SPEED] Item Description of settings [SYNCHRO SCAN] [SYNCHRO SCAN] is assigned as the shutter speed selected by the <SHUTTER> switch. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [POSITION1]...
Page 171 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [POSITION6 SEL] Sets the shutter speed in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SHUTTER SPEED] → [POSITION6]. 50 Hz: [1/60], [1/120], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000], [HALF], [180.0deg], [172.8deg], [144.0deg], [120.0deg], [90.0deg], [45.0deg] f Factory setting: [1/2000] 59.94 Hz: [1/100], [1/120], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000], [HALF], [180.0deg], [172.8deg],...
Page 172 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [SW MODE] Item Description of settings [RET SW] Sets the function when the <RET> button on the lens is pressed. [INHIBIT]: The <RET> button function is disabled. [REC CHECK]: Recording check function is enabled. Records can be checked of the last several seconds recorded.
Page 173 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [D.ZOOM x3] Selects whether to enable 3x when digital zoom is assigned to the <USER> button of the camera. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [D.ZOOM x4] Selects whether to enable 4x when digital zoom is assigned to the <USER> button of the camera. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [FBC(SHUTTER ON)]...
Page 174: [Clip]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER SW GAIN] Item Description of settings [S.GAIN] Selects the gain to enable to the <SUPER GAIN> switch (<USER> button). [30dB], [36dB], [42dB] Set to be valid/invalid per gain value. All gain values are valid in the factory settings. [DS.GAIN] Selects the accumulated gain to enable to the <DS.GAIN>...
Page 175 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [REMAIN SETUP] Sets which is displayed, remaining capacity or used capacity, when P2 card information is displayed. [REMAIN]: Displays remaining capacity. [USED]: Displays used capacity. f Factory setting: [REMAIN] [FREE CAP.
Page 176 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [RE-CONNECT] If clips that were recorded over multiple P2 cards are not recognized as consecutive clips and the incomplete clip indicator is displayed, use this function to restore the clips to the consecutive clips (the original combined clips). Incomplete clips are formed in the following cases: f When clips recorded to multiple P2 cards are copied separately to individual P2 cards.
Page 177 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [PB POSITION] Sets the playback start position during playback from the thumbnail screen. [RESUME]: Plays back from the position where playback stopped. [THUMBNAIL TC]: Plays back from the time code of the thumbnail position. [START TC]: Plays back from the start time code (beginning of the clip).
Page 178: [Rec/Pb]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [REC/PB] These are various types of setting items when performing camera recording and playback. [REC FUNCTION] Item Description of settings [RECORDING] Select the recording format. [NORMAL]: Performs standard recording. [INTERVAL]: Performs interval recording. [ONE SHOT]: Performs one-shot recording.
Page 179 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [REC/PB SETUP] Item Description of settings [REC MEDIA] Selects the slot for the media to be recorded. [P2]: Uses P2 memory cards (slots 1 and 2). [microP2]: Uses microP2 memory cards (slots 3 and 4). f Factory setting: [microP2] Recording is not possible when a card is inserted into a slot that is not selected.
Page 180 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [DUAL CODEC SETUP] Item Description of settings [CODEC USAGE] Selects media for recording proxy data. [PROXY REC(P2)]: Records proxy data to a P2 card. [PROXY REC(P2&SD)]: Records proxy data to both a P2 card and SD memory card. [STREAMING]: Outputs video stream.
Page 181 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [TC/UB] Item Description of settings [UBG MODE] Selects the user bits mode. [USER]: Selects the user bits value set in the status display. [TIME]: Selects the local time. (hh, mm, ss) [DATE]: Selects the local date and time. (YY, MM, DD, hh) [EXT]: Records the user bits values currently input to the <TC IN>...
Page 182: [I/F Setup]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [INITIALIZE] Deletes all loaded metadata and initializes. [PROPERTY] Checks and corrects loaded metadata. This item is enabled while the thumbnail is displayed. [LANGUAGE] Sets the language used to display metadata. [ENGLISH], [JAPANESE] f Factory setting: [JAPANESE] This items is displayed when [NTSC (J)] is selected in [OPTION MENU] →...
Page 183 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [MONITOR OUT ZEBRA] Selects whether the zebra pattern is superimposed over the output video signals from the monitor output terminals (<SDI OUT2>, <HDMI OUT>, and <VIDEO OUT>). (The remote VBS signal also interlocks.) [ON]: Superimposes.
Page 184 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [MONI OUT MARKER] Item Description of settings [CENTER MARK] Switches the center marker. [1]:+(large) [2]: Open center (large) [3]: +(small) [4]: Open center (small) [OFF]: Does not display. f Factory setting: [1] [SAFETY MARK] Selects the type of frame for the safety zone marker.
Page 185 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [2D LPF] Sets the filter. [ON]: Reduces cross colors. [OFF]: Does not reduce cross colors. f Factory setting: [OFF] [GENLOCK] Item Description of settings [GENLOCK] Switches the synchronization signal of the camera signal. [INT]: Synchronizes to the internal standard signal independent of standard signals input to the <GENLOCK IN>...
Page 186 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [AUTO LVL CH4(CH2)] Selects whether to automatically adjust the level adjustment method for audio CH4 (CH2). [ON]: Automatic adjustment is enabled. [OFF]: Automatic adjustment is disabled. Can be adjusted using [LVL CONTROL CH4(CH2)] at this time. f Factory setting: [ON] The channel is replaced when [CH3/4] is selected in [VR SELECT].
Page 187 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [FRONT MIC LEVEL] Selects the front microphone input level. [−40dB], [−50dB] f Factory setting: [−40dB] [REAR MIC CH1/3 LVL] Selects the rear microphone input level. [−50dB], [−60dB] f Factory setting: [−60dB] [REAR MIC CH2/4 LVL] Selects the rear microphone input level.
Page 188 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] [SETTING DATA] Sets the source from where client service settings are acquired. [INTERNAL]: Uses the settings set on the camera. [SD CARD]: Uses the settings of the file inside the SD memory card inserted in the SD card slot. When this item is set to [SD CARD], insert an SD memory card before turning on the power of the camera.
Page 189 [SELECT]: Selects from the access point list. [MANUAL]: For entering the access point manually. f Factory setting: [SELECT] [SSID] Displays network name (SSID). f Factory setting: [AJ-PX5100G] [BAND] Switches between two transmission methods (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). [2.4GHz], [5GHz] f Factory setting: [2.4GHz] [CHANNEL (2.4GHz)]...
Page 190 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [LCD MONITOR] Item Description of settings [BACKLIGHT] Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. [−3]: Becomes the darkest. [−2], [−1]: Darkens more than normal. [0]: Normal brightness. [1]: Brightens more than normal. f Factory setting: [0] [BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.
Page 191 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CARD NEAR END ALARM] Sets whether to output the warning sound at P2 card near end. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [CARD NEAR END TIME] Sets remaining time to emit the P2 card near end warning. [2min], [3min] f Factory setting: [2min] [CARD END ALARM]...
Page 192: [File]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TYPE C FULL] Selects the voltage for full display in steps of 0.1 V when the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [BATTERY/ P2CARD] → [BATTERY SELECT] is set to [TYPE C]. [13.0V]…[17.0V] f Factory setting: [15.9V] [TYPE C NEAR END]...
Page 193 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list - [SYSTEM], [CAMERA ID], [OPTION MENU] → without [l] - Other → [l] present Item Description of settings [SYSTEM] Handles the menu in the main menu → [SYSTEM]. [CAMERA ID] Handles the menu in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [CAMERA ID]. [USER MENU SEL] Handles the menu in the main menu →...
Page 194: [Maintenance]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [FORMAT SD CARD] Formats an SD memory card. [LOAD USER DATA] Loads a user file saved in the camera memory. [INITIALIZE] Item Description of settings [LOAD FACTORY DATA] All menu values are set to factory settings. The following data is not returned to factory settings.
Page 195: [System]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [LENS FILE ADJ.] Item Description of settings [LENS FILE ADJ. MODE] Selects the mode to perform lens adjustment. [ON]: The Rch and Bch gain adjusted in the main menu → [PAINT] → [RB GAIN CONTROL], and the Rch, Gch, and Bch flare levels adjusted in [RGB BLACK CONTROL] are disabled.
Page 196 P2 Viewer Plus version. For 24-bit compatible P2 devices and the latest P2 Viewer Plus information, visit the P2 support page on the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ [REC SIGNAL] Switches the video input signal. [CAM]: Records signals from the camera.
Page 197: [User Menu Sel]
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [P.OFF GPS DATA] Selects whether to retain the GPS location information when the camera is turned off and to record the retained data when the camera is turned on next time until a new positioning is performed. [HOLD]: Retains and records data.
Page 198: Setting Items To [User Menu] And Loading/Reading The Settings To A Data File
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [STREAMING LATENCY] (page 180) [NETWORK SEL] (page 187) [LAN PROPERTY] [MAC ADDRESS] (page 188) [DHCP] (page 188) [IP ADDRESS] (page 188) [SUBNET MASK] (page 188) [DEFAULT GATEWAY] (page 188) [PRIMARY DNS] (page 188) [SECONDARY DNS] (page 188) [DHCP SERVER] (page 189) [WIRELESS PROPERTY]...
Page 199 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list : Items that can be set to [USER MENU] (items that are selected in factory settings) —: Items that cannot be set to [USER MENU] Data files f Symbols that indicate the types of data files are as follows. - S: Can save/read scene file data.
Page 200 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [R-Mg (SAT)] — — [Mg (SAT)] — — [Mg-B (SAT)] — — [B (SAT)] — — [B-Cy (SAT)] — — [Cy (SAT)] — — [Cy-G (SAT)] —...
Page 201 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list r [HIGH SETTING] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [[S] MASTER GAIN] — — [H.DTL LEVEL] — — [V.DTL LEVEL] — — [DTL CORING] — — [H.DTL FREQ.] — — [LEVEL DEPEND.] —...
Page 202 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list r [GAMMA] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [MASTER GAMMA] — [R GAMMA] — [B GAMMA] — [GAMMA MODE SEL] — [F-REC DYNAMIC LVL] — [F-REC BLACK STR LVL] — [V-REC KNEE SLOPE] —...
Page 203 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [USER BOX H POS] — — [USER BOX V POS] — — r [VF INDICATOR] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [EXTENDER] —...
Page 204 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list r [!LED] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [GAIN(0dB)] — — [DS.GAIN] — — [SHUTTER] — — [WHITE PRESET] — — [EXTENDER] — — [B.GAMMA] — — [MATRIX] — — [COLOR CORRECTION] —...
Page 205 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [SHD,ABB SW CTL] — — [COLOR BARS] — — [FOCUS ASSIST] — — [EXPAND MODE] — — [WFM] — — [WFM DISP] — — [S.GAIN OFF] —...
Page 206 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [SD CARD] — — — — — — [REMAIN SETUP] — — — [FREE CAP. OF PARTITION] — — — — — — [USER MENU] Data file Item By page...
Page 207 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [START TEXT MEMO] — — — [P.ON REC SLOT SEL] — — — [REC START] — — — [REC TALLY] — — — [ACCESS LED] —...
Page 208 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [SDI EDH] — — [HDSDI REMOTE] — — [THUMBNAIL OUT] — — r [SDI OUT1 MARKER] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [MARKER SW] —...
Page 209 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [AUTO LVL CH3(CH1)] — — — [AUTO LVL CH4(CH2)] — — — [LVL CONTROL CH3(CH1)] — — — [LVL CONTROL CH4(CH2)] — — — [MIC LOWCUT CH1] —...
Page 210 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [DEFAULT GATEWAY] — — — [PRIMARY DNS] — — — [SECONDARY DNS] — — — [DHCP SERVER] — — — [WIRELESS PROPERTY] [MAC ADDRESS] —...
Page 211 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [DIONIC 90 NEAR END] — — — — [ENDURA10 NEAR END] — — — — [PAG L96e NEAR END] — — — — [TYPE A FULL] —...
Page 212 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list r [LENS FILE (SD CARD)] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [LOAD] — — — — — — — [SAVE] — — — — — — — r [SCENE] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page...
Page 213 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list r [WHITE SHADING] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [CORRECT] — — — [R H SAW] — — — — — — [R H PARA] — — — — — —...
Page 214 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list r [VERSION] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [VERSION] — — — — — — — [OPTION MENU] r [NETWORK MODE] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [CODEC USAGE] —...
Page 215 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [DHCP] — — — — [IP ADDRESS] — — — — [SUBNET MASK] — — — — [DEFAULT GATEWAY] — — — — [PRIMARY DNS] —...
Page 216: Chapter 7 Connecting To External Devices
Connecting to External Devices Chapter 7 This chapter describes the external devices that can be connected to the camera.
Page 217: Linking To External Devices
Cables are optionally available. They are not supplied with the camera. Prepare the HDMI cable (optional) with double or more shielded. For the HDMI cable, use of the Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the <SDI OUT1>, <SDI OUT2>, and <VIDEO OUT> terminals, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB.
Page 218: Connection Function Via Or Terminals
Chapter 7 Connecting to External Devices — Connection function via <USB2.0> or <USB3.0> terminals Connection function via <USB2.0> or <USB3.0> terminals Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode By connecting the camera to a computer via USB 2.0, the P2 card inserted in the camera can be used as mass storage. Connecting to a computer <USB3.0>...
Page 219: Usb Storage Mode
For the latest information on the driver, visit the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The camera supports only USB 2.0. Ensure your computer supports USB 2.0. t When connecting the camera to a computer via USB, ensure that no other device is connected to the computer via USB.
Page 220: External Device Connection And Recording Control Function Using Hd Sdi
Chapter 7 Connecting to External Devices — External device connection and recording control function using HD SDI External device connection and recording control function using HD SDI This camera supports HD SDI remote function. Recording and recording pause control signals of the external device can be superimposed on the HD SDI signal that is output from the <SDI OUT1>...
Page 221: Connecting To The Extension Control Unit (Ag-Ec4G)
Chapter 7 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) f Connect the extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional) to remote-control some functions. f When you connect AG-EC4G and set the <POWER> switch of the camera to < j > (ON) and <POWER> switch of AG-EC4G to <ON>, the camera automatically transitions to the remote control mode.
Page 222: Connecting To Remote Operation Panel (Ak-Hrp200G)
Chapter 7 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) You can remote control some functions by connecting the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) to the camera's <LAN> terminal or <REMOTE> terminal. It is necessary to set AK-HRP200G with the ROP setup software included in AK-HRP200G for the IP connection between AK-HRP200G and the <LAN>...
Page 223: Remote Control Unit Connected To The Camera
Chapter 7 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Remote control unit connected to the camera When AK-HRP200G is connected to the camera, AK-HRP200G button operations are as follows: f Matrix button (<MATRIX>), skin tone detail button (<SKINDTL>): Operation varies depending on the lighting status of the button. - When the button lights up, the operation is available with the menu setting value of the camera (setting for the linear matrix or skin tone detail).
Page 224: Connecting To P2 Rop Application
Chapter 7 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to P2 ROP application Connecting to P2 ROP application Using a P2 ROP application that operates on an iPad connected to the camera via wireless LAN, you can remotely control some functions of the camera.
Page 225: Chapter 8 Network Connection
Network Connection Chapter 8 This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network.
Page 226: Network Connection
To use wireless LAN, attach AJ-WM30/AJ-WM50 (optional) to the <USB2.0> terminal (sub-host). For details on wireless module and bonding device that can be connected, refer to the support desk at the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ To use wired LAN, connect a LAN cable to the <LAN> terminal on the rear side.
Page 227: Preparing For Connection
When using a wireless module other than AJ-WM30/AJ-WM50, refer to “For wireless module other than AJ-WM30/AJ-WM50” (page 228). Cautions when using wireless module AJ-WM30/AJ-WM50 Read the operating manual of the wireless module thoroughly and understand it before using. For the latest information, visit the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 227 –...
Page 228: For Wireless Module Other Than Aj-Wm30/Aj-Wm50
For the USB 2.0 extension cable (optional), using a cable of A type male/female, 0.5 m or shorter, and with double-shielded for noise suppression is recommended. t For details on wireless modules that can be connected, refer to the support desk at the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/4glte.html https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/wireless_module.html For wired LAN Connect a LAN cable.
Page 229: Network Settings
Set each item in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [WIRELESS PROPERTY] as necessary. [MAC ADDRESS]: MAC address of wireless LAN (cannot be changed) [SSID]: Network name of the camera (SSID) (Factory setting: [AJ-PX5100G]) [BAND]: Setting that switches between 2 transmission methods (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) (Factory setting: [2.4GHz])(When using AJ-WM30: [2.4GHz]/ When using AJ-WM50: [2.4GHz] or [5GHz])
Page 230 Chapter 8 Network Connection — Network settings [DEFAULT GATEWAY]: Default gateway (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) [PRIMARY DNS]: Primary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) (When [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE] and can be acquired from the DNS server, it is is overwritten by the DNS server value which is acquired externally. When the value is [0.0.0.0], the server is not set.) [SECONDARY DNS]: Secondary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) (When [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE] and can be acquired from the DNS server, it is is overwritten by the DNS server value which is acquired externally.
Page 231: Wired Lan Settings
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Network settings t When you change the [NETWORK SEL] settings, the changes will not be reflected until the camera is restarted. After the settings have been changed, the setting screen termination may take time due to the restart of the network service. t The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway must be correctly set.
Page 232 Chapter 8 Network Connection — Network settings [SUBNET MASK]: Subnet mask (Factory setting: [255.255.255.0]) [DEFAULT GATEWAY]: Default gateway (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) [PRIMARY DNS]: Primary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [SECONDARY DNS]: Secondary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [DHCP SERVER]: Setting whether to use the DHCP SERVER function ([ENABLE]: Uses the DHCP SERVER function/[DISABLE]: Does not use the DHCP SERVER function) (Factory setting: [DISABLE]) Select [LAN] in the main menu →...
Page 233: Network Function
User account name must not exceed 31 characters.The password must be 6 to 15 characters long. For information on P2 Browser, refer to the “P2 Web Application” User Guide from the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/manual/en/index.html NOTE t When [NETWORK SEL] is [OFF] or [4G/LTE], network functions cannot be used.
Page 234: P2 Playlist Edit Function Setting
Enter up to 31 characters for the user account name, and 6 to 15 characters for the password. For information on P2 Playlist Editor, refer to the User Guide of “P2 Web Application” on the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/manual/en/index.html NOTE t When [NETWORK SEL] is [OFF] or set to [4G/LTE], the P2 playlist editing function cannot be used.
Page 235: Setting For Ip Connection With The Remote Operation Panel (Ak-Hrp200G)
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Network function NOTE t To connect an iPad to the camera via wireless LAN, the following information of the camera is required. - User account name - Password - IP address (when the camera’s main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [WIRELESS PROPERTY] → [DHCP SERVER] is set to [ENABLE], IP address does not need to be set) t When the main menu →...
Page 236 Chapter 8 Network Connection — Network function 1) Select [INTERNAL] in main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [SETTING DATA]. 2) Set each item by matching the connection destinations in main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING]. [SERVER ADDR.]: Sets the IP address of the connection destination.
Page 237: Using Ftp Client Function
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Using FTP client function To use the FTP client function, network configuration and FTP client settings are necessary in advance. FTP client function setting By connecting the camera to network using wireless LAN (wireless access point connection), 4G/LTE, or wired LAN, you can transfer clips to a server device on the network.
Page 238: Ftp Server Folder List (Ftp Explorer Screen)
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Press the jog dial button (or the <SET> button). The connection status is displayed. After checking the log, press the <EXIT> button. The setting menu screen returns. NOTE t The status information is not updated in real-time. To view the most recent data, perform the procedure again. t If [ENABLE] is set in the main menu →...
Page 239: Deleting Clips On The Ftp Server
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Using FTP client function t Folder names using multi-byte characters are not displayed correctly. t Up to 100 folders can be displayed in one folder. The 101st folder and subsequent folders cannot be accessed from the FTP explorer screen. However, if you have directly entered the folder name in the main menu →...
Page 240: Viewing Information Of Clips On Ftp Server
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Viewing information of clips on FTP server You can view metadata of clips on the FTP server. The information and the procedure to display are the same as that of P2 card clip properties. Move the cursor to the target clip on the FTP thumbnail screen.
Page 241: Transferring From An Sd Memory Card To An Ftp Server (Export)
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Using FTP client function NOTE t Only clips that include audio and video of the main recording can be written back to the P2 card from the FTP server. Only proxy recording clips cannot be written back to the P2 card from the FTP server. (An error message [UNKNOWN CONTENTS FORMAT!] is displayed). t Writing back only proxy clips can be performed to an SD memory card.
Page 242 Chapter 8 Network Connection — Using FTP client function t Depending on factors such as the number or sizes of files in the selected folder, and network conditions, writing back may take time. t Any files with the same path names as the one in the SD memory card will be overwritten. However, if the path names are the same but the types differ (folder and file), an error is generated.
Page 243: Rec During Upload Function
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Rec during upload function Rec during upload function Clips recorded in the P2 card can be automatically transferred to a server device on the network during recording/playback with the camera. The rec during upload function has the following two modes: f Automatic transfer mode: After the rec during upload function is enabled, uploads recorded clips in order.
Page 244: Displaying The Upload List
Chapter 8 Network Connection — Rec during upload function From the thumbnail screen, select the main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY] → [FTP] or [FTP(PROXY)], and then select clips to transfer. (Fig. 1) Selected clips are registered in the upload list, and transferred automatically. You can check the transfer status of clips registered in the upload list in the main menu →...
Page 245 Chapter 8 Network Connection — Rec during upload function f To delete the history (items of which [STATUS] is [OK] or [ERROR]), press the <SHIFT> button and <EXIT> button at the same time. A confirmation screen will be displayed. Select [YES] using the jog dial button (or the cursor buttons `/{). NOTE t If the [STATUS] display changes while displaying the upload list, the screen is not updated.
Page 246: Chapter 9 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter 9 This chapter describes the warnings and error messages displayed in the viewfinder screen.
Page 247: Warning System
Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system Warning system Warnings description list If an error is detected immediately after the camera turns on or during operation, the <WARNING> lamp, the lamp on the viewfinder screen, and an alarm indicate the error. NOTE t The priority order of each item is the warning lamp, tally lamp, and alarms, and if multiple errors occur simultaneously, highest priority one is indicated.
Page 248 Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system 6 Recording error Status display Does not display. Warning lamp Flashes four times per second during continuous recording. Tally lamp Flashes four times per second during continuous recording. The [REC WARNING] display and rows beneath display the cause. f Displayed only while the error occurs during recording.
Page 249: Error Code
Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system Viewfinder The [FAN STOPPED] display is illuminated at all times. Alarm Does not sound. There is an error in the fan and it stops. Otherwise [OPTION MENU] → [OPTION] → [FAN MODE] → [OFF] has been Warning content set.
Page 250 Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system Monitor display Description Camera operation First row Second row Displayed when a video or audio error occurs during recording. Turn the power off and on before using it again. [REC WARNING] [FRAME SIGNAL] Continue When input signals are disrupted, recording continues while disrupted images are recorded.
Page 251: Warning/Error Displays In The Thumbnail Operation, Menu Operation, And Usb Storage Mode
Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system Warning/error displays in the thumbnail operation, menu operation, and USB storage mode r Thumbnail and menu Message Description Measure [AUTHENTICATION ERROR!] Manual authentication failed. Enter the correct password. Data cannot be accessed due to a content defect or some [CANNOT ACCESS!] Ensure the health of the media and the clips.
Page 252 Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system r Storage Message Description Measure [CANNOT ACCESS CARD!] An error occurred while accessing the P2 card. Check the P2 card. [CANNOT ACCESS TARGET!] An error occurred while accessing the connection target. Check the storage device status and connection. [CANNOT COPY!][FORMAT The partition that can copy clips does not exist on the storage Reformat in FAT format, or export the P2 card to create a...
Page 253: Updating The Camera Firmware
NOTE, and then download the firmware as needed. NOTE t Update completes by loading the downloaded files to the camera via the SD memory card. For details on update, visit the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 253 –...
Page 254 Specification Chapter 10 This chapter describes the dimensions, specifications, and connector signals.
Page 255: Chapter 10 Specification Dimensions/Specifications
Chapter 10 Specification — Dimensions/specifications Dimensions/specifications Dimensions 147 mm (5-25/32 inches) 267 mm (10-1/2 inches) 209 mm (8-7/32 inches) 102 mm (4-1/32 inches) 342 mm (13-15/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC e 12 V (11.0 V – 17.0 V) Power consumption 29 W (body only, 1080/59.94i, AVC-Intra 100 standard recording status, LCD ON) 70 W (with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal) indicates safety items.
Page 256 Chapter 10 Specification — Dimensions/specifications Sensitivity [NORMAL] mode F9 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i) F10 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i) [HIGH SENS.] mode F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i) F13 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i) Minimum subject illumination Approx.
Page 257 HQ 4CH MOV Approx. 72 min LOW 2CH MOV Approx. 135 min These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips. Video input/output <SDI IN> terminal BNC×1...
Page 258: Details Of The Connector Signals
Chapter 10 Specification — Details of the connector signals Details of the connector signals DC IN +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Make sure that the polarity of the external power supply is correct.
Page 259 GND for video signal to remote control Not used UNREG+12 V DC 12 V power supply Panasonic Parts No.: K1AY110JA001 Manufacturer Parts No.: HR10A-10R-10SC (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) Manufacturer Parts No. of cable connector: HR10A-10P-10P(73) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Make sure that the total of the current taken from the <DC OUT> terminal, the <REMOTE>...
Page 260 EXT-POSI ZOOM-POSI FOCUS-POSI SPARE Panasonic Parts No.: K1AY112JA001 Manufacturer Parts No.: HR10A-10R-12SC (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Make sure that the total of the current taken from the <DC OUT> terminal, the <REMOTE> terminal, the <VF> terminal, and the <LENS> terminal does not exceed 2.5 A.
Page 261: Index
Index Index Flash band compensation Focus assist [ADDITIONAL DTL] Focus in red display [AGC] [FORMAT] [AREA SETTING] [FORMAT SD CARD] [FORMAT(STORAGE)] Audio input Formatting [AUTHENTICATE] P2 card Automatic black balance SD memory card 119, 139 Auto tracking white balance Storage device Front microphone Battery FTP client function...
Page 262 Index Shutter speed [SHUTTER SPEED] Native recording Simultaneous recording Network [SKIN TONE DTL] Settings Specifications Wired LAN Standard recording Wireless LAN 227, 228 [STORAGE COPY SETUP] Normal speed playback Storage device Exporting One-clip recording Formatting One-shot recording Importing [OPTION] Information display [OPTION MENU] Streaming function [OUTPUT SEL]...

Panasonic AJ-PX5100G Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Before Using the Camera

Setting the Region of Use (Setting Frame Frequency, Etc.)

Accessories

Use of the Camera on a System

Chapter 2 Description of Parts

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

Audio (Input) Function Section

Audio (Output) Function Section

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

Menu Operation Section and Thumbnail Operation Section

Time Code Section

Warning and Status Display Section

Status Display

Chapter 3 Preparation

Power Supply

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Preparing for Audio Input

Using Audio Devices

Mounting Accessories

Connecting the <DC OUT> Terminal with the External Recording Start/Stop Switch

Charging the Built-In Battery

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Inspections before Shooting

P2 Card

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Chapter 4 Shooting

Basic Procedures

Shooting and Recording Switch Settings

Adjusting the White and Black Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function

Setting the High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Assigning Functions to <USER> Buttons

Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels

Special Recording Functions

Multi Formats

Dual Codec Recording

Checking the Proxy Data

Streaming Function

List of System Modes and Supported Streaming Output

Selection of External Reference Signal and Generator Lock Setting

Setting the Time Data

How to Input User Bits

Viewfinder Status Display

Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor

Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder

Handling Setting Data

How to Restore Menu Setting Status to Factory Setting Values

Chapter 5 Playback

Normal and Variable Speed Playback

Thumbnail Operations

Chapter 6 Menu Operations

Setting Menu Structure

Setting Menu Display

Menu List

Chapter 7 Connecting to External Devices

Linking to External Devices

Connection Function Via <USB2.0> or <USB3.0> Terminals

External Device Connection and Recording Control Function Using HD SDI

Connecting to the Extension Control Unit (AG-EC4G)

Connecting to Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)

Connecting to P2 ROP Application

Chapter 8 Network Connection

Preparing for Connection

Network Settings

Network Function

Using FTP Client Function

Rec During Upload Function

Chapter 9 Maintenance

Warning System

Updating the Camera Firmware

Chapter 10 Specification Dimensions/Specifications

Dimensions/Specifications

Details of the Connector Signals

Quick Links

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