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This document explains in detail how to operate this device. Concerning basic operation, please
refer to the enclosed "Operating Instructions Vol.1" (printed document).
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-AC30PJ
AG-AC30PB
Vol.2
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-AC30PJ Model No. AG-AC30PB Vol.2 This document explains in detail how to operate this device. Concerning basic operation, please refer to the enclosed “Operating Instructions Vol.1” (printed document). Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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Page 2: Read This First
∫ Indemnity about recorded for recording motion pictures content This unit can record motion pictures using three Panasonic does not accept any responsibility different recording methods, including MOV, for damages directly or indirectly due to any MP4 and AVCHD 30, 107) type of problems that result in loss of recording * AVCHD Progressive (1080/60p) supported. - Page 3 [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)". ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 ≥ These operating instructions are designed for use with models AG-AC30PJ/PB. Such as screen illustrations are as an example AG- AC30PJ. - 3 -...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Read this first ..........2 Switching Audio Input ......50 Adjusting the audio input level ....52 Counter display ..........54 Preparation Setting the Time Code ......54 Setting the Recording Counter....56 What you can do with this unit ..... 6 USER button ..........57 Recording to the SD card ...... - Page 5 About the PC display ......96 Copying/playing back with an external media device............98 Preparing for copying/playing back ..98 Copy once ........... 100 Copy selected files ......101 Playing back the External Media ..102 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder ..103 Menu Using the Menu ..........
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Page 6: Preparation
Preparation What you can do with this unit Recording to the SD card A variety of recording functions support recording to the SD card (SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card). ≥ This unit supports relay/simultaneous recording using double card slots. Linking to external devices USB Device Mode Transfer data (files) to perform nonlinear editing on another device (PC, etc.). - Page 7 It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the external media device. ≥ This unit supports USB 2.0. Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ (This Site is English only) ...
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Page 8: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts USB DEVICE terminal Charging lamp [CHG] USB HOST terminal Camera remote terminal [CAM HDMI OUT connector [HDMI] REMOTE] ≥ FOCUS IRIS terminal (3.5 mm (0.14 q) Audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin) [AUDIO INPUT2] 14, 51) diameter mini jack) - Page 9 30 31 32 36 37 38 39 White Balance button [WHITE BAL] Microphone holder attachment part Shutter button [SHUTTER] Speaker iA/MANU switch [iA/MANU] Shoulder strap fixture Grip belt User 4 button [FOCUS ASSIST] FOCUS A/M/¶ button [FOCUS A/M/¶] Iris button [IRIS] User 1 button [LCD/EVF] User 2 button [B.LIGHT] User 3 button [O.I.S.]...
- Page 10 56 57 58 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/AUDIO LEVEL CH2 Recording lamp 127) knobs Built-in LED light LCD monitor extract part Lens LCD monitor (Touch screen) Tripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixture ≥ There are tripod receptacle that are Eye cup mount compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws. Viewfinder ≥...
- Page 11 61 62 63 64 65 66 Built-in microphone Accessory shoe Sub zoom lever 35, 114) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever. Sub recording start/stop button 114) ≥ This button functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
- Page 12 ∫ Attaching/detaching the lens hood (How to detach the lens hood) While pressing and holding the lens hood release button, rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. A Lens hood release button (How to attach the lens hood) ...
- Page 13 ∫ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. Adjust the grip belt according to the size of your hand. ≥ If you find it difficult to fasten the buckle B, move the pad A towards you, and fasten the buckle B again.
- Page 14 ∫ Attaching the front microphone ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm (0.83 q) external microphone (AG-MC200G: optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached. Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part. ≥...
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Page 15: Power Supply
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. -
Page 16: Charging The Battery
AC adaptor is unplugged from the AC outlet by accident. ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries 17). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 17: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time ≥ The times given apply when the ambient operating temperature is 20 oC (68 oF) and the relative operating humidity is 60%. Charging time may be longer at other temperatures and humidity levels. ≥ The continuous recordable time given applies under the conditions below. The time becomes shorter under other conditions. -
Page 18: Preparation Of Sd Cards
The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. Cards that you can use with this unit ≥ The cards that you can use are correct as of July 2016. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. Card type Capacity... -
Page 19: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. -
Page 20: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off. -
Page 21: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted. Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder displays Select the menu. -
Page 22: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD monitor Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure. ≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part A, and extract the LCD monitor until it clicks into position. Rotate to the position that is easy to view. -
Page 23: How To Use The Touch Screen
How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥... -
Page 24: Viewfinder Adjustment
[LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [LCD SET] Touch the desired setting item. [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [CONTRAST]: Contrast of the LCD monitor Touch... -
Page 25: Recording Yourself
[EVF COLOR] The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and white. Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOR]# [ON] or [OFF] [ON]: Displayed in color [OFF]: Displayed in black and white Recording yourself ≥... -
Page 26: Setting Date And Time
Preparation Setting date and time When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. Select the menu. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the... -
Page 27: Using The Menu Screen
Preparation Using the menu screen ≥ You can also select menu items by operating the jog dial. MENU MENU Press the MENU button Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching Touch the desired item to enter the setting. -
Page 28: Recording
Recording Before recording ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your eye. ≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held. ≥... -
Page 29: Formatting Media
Formatting media If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards. Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC etc. ≥... -
Page 30: Recording Motion Picture
Recording Recording motion picture Change the mode to A When you begin Recording Mode. recording, REC (red) is ≥ Extract the LCD monitor. displayed. Press the recording start/ stop button B to start recording. ≥ Recording will stop when you press the recording start/stop button again. -
Page 31: Recording Still Pictures
AVCHD scene Approximately 4 GB MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDHC Memory Card) Approximately 4 GB or 30 minutes MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDXC Memory Card) Approximately 3 hours ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card) Recording mode MOV/MP4 AVCHD Recordable scenes... - Page 32 ∫ About picture size Picture sizes in which still pictures will be recorded differ depending on the [REC MODE] setting and the [REC FORMAT] setting 107, 108). Recording mode Recording format Aspect Picture size [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of MOV, MP4 FHD (1920k1080) [PS 1080/59.94p], [PH 1080/59.94i],...
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Page 33: Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode
Recording Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode MANU iA/MANU switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ appears on the screen in Intelligent Auto Mode. ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. - Page 34 If Auto Tracking White Balance does not work correctly, adjust the White Balance in Manual Mode. Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective...
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Page 35: Using The Zoom
Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 20k. ≥ It can zoom up to approx. 40k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. 115) ≥ Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99. The value gets larger when zoomed in, and the value gets smaller when zoomed out. -
Page 36: Using The Built-In Led Light
Recording Using the Built-in LED Light Even in dark locations, you can record brighter scenes by turning on the built-in LED light. Slide the LED LIGHT switch to turn on the built-in LED light. LED LIGHT switch Slide the switch to turn on/off the built-in LED light. -
Page 37: Focus
Recording Focus Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. A FOCUS A/M/¶ button B Focus ring FOCUS A/M/∞ ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Press the FOCUS A/M/¶ button to enable Manual Focus. ≥... -
Page 38: One Push Af
Adjusting the level of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL] Touch to adjust settings. ≥ You can select a value between s3 and r3. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. Setting the peaking frequency of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Select the menu. -
Page 39: Focus Assist
Focus Assist You can use Focus Assist by pressing the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered. ≥ For information on how to set the USER buttons, refer to page 57. ≥ [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered to the USER4 button by default. Selecting a Focus Assist method ∫... - Page 40 ∫ To adjust the magnified display If you set Focus Assist to ON by following either of the procedures below, the central area of the screen will be magnified. You can change the magnification and position of the magnified display. j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to [EXPAND] or [BOTH] and pressing the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered.
- Page 41 (When changing the peaking color) Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING COLOR] # desired color [Red]/[Blue]/[Yellow]/[White] (When setting the peaking strength) Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING LEVEL] # desired setting Touch to adjust settings. ≥...
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Page 42: White Balance
Recording White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. 5600K SEL/ ... - Page 43 ≥ To return to Auto White Balance Mode, press the WHITE BAL button or switch to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch. ≥ It is not possible to change the white balance mode in the following situations: j When [SCENE MODE] is set to [BEACH]/[SUNSET]/[FIREWORKS] 104) j During Freeze Frame To set ATW Lock...
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Page 44: Iris/Gain Adjustment
To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene Fill the screen with a white subject or place a white piece of paper in front of the lens. Set the White Balance mode to [Ach] or [Bch]. Press and hold the WHITE BAL button or jog dial to perform Auto White Balance. - Page 45 CLOSE !# (F11 to F1.9) !# OPEN ≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image. ≥ Value closer to OPEN brighten the image. ≥ To return to Auto Iris Mode, press the IRIS button, or set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch.
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Page 46: Gain Adjustment
Gain adjustment ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. SEL/ PUSH GAIN 1 Jog dial 2 GAIN button A Gain value ≥ In Auto Gain Mode, “AGC” is displayed; in Manual Gain Mode, the gain value is displayed in dB. B [GAIN] ≥... - Page 47 Super Gain You can use Super Gain by registering [SUPER GAIN] to a USER button. Super Gain allows you to set the gain value to 33 dB or 36 dB. ≥ Please refer to page for details about setting the USER button. ≥...
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Page 48: Manual Shutter Speed
Recording Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. A.SHTR 1/60 SEL/ PUSH SHUTTER A Shutter speed B Auto Shutter display Jog dial ≥... - Page 49 ≥ The shutter speed cannot be adjusted in the following cases: j When a setting in [SCENE MODE] is enabled 104) j During Freeze Frame ≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective. ≥...
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Page 50: Audio Input
Recording Audio Input This unit can record audio in 2 ch. It is possible to switch between built-in microphone, external microphone, or connected audio equipment for each channel. ∫ About audio recording methods The audio recording method varies depending on the [REC MODE] setting. 107) Recording mode Audio recording method... - Page 51 ∫ Using an external microphone or audio equipment Connect an external microphone or audio equipment to AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin). Use INPUT1 or INPUT2 switches to switch the connected audio input signal. LINE : Audio equipment is connected : An external microphone is connected +48V : When using a phantom microphone (which requires a...
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Page 52: Adjusting The Audio Input Level
To remove the external microphone, etc., from the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin) Remove while pushing on the PUSH section of the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin). ≥ Set the input signal to built-in microphone by switching the CH1, CH2 switches to INT (L) or INT (R) after removing the external microphone. - Page 53 Using the ALC function ALC can reduce audio noise. For audio channel 1, select [AUDIO ALC CH1]: for audio channel 2, select [AUDIO ALC CH2]. Select the menu. MENU : [AUDIO SETUP] # # desired setting ] or [ AUDIO ALC CH1 AUDIO ALC CH2 [ON] Enables ALC, allowing you to record audio with reduced noise.
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Page 54: Counter Display
Recording Counter display You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. Touch the LCD monitor while the recording RESET COUNT DISP/ MODE O.I.S. BARS ZEBRA screen is displayed. ≥ Operation icons will be displayed. Touch to switch the counter display. - Page 55 [DF MODE] Select the compensation mode for the time code. Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [DF MODE] # desired setting [DF]: Time code is compensated in accordance with the actual time. It is mainly used for broadcasting such as TV programs. [NDF]: It will not compensate the time code.
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Page 56: Setting The Recording Counter
[TC PRESET] You can set the initial time code. Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [TC PRESET] Touch the item to set and change with ≥ It will be set to 00h00m00s00f when the [RESET] is touched. ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute, “s” for second and “f” for frame. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. -
Page 57: User Button
Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 26 available functions. ≥ There are 5 USER buttons (USER1 to 5) on the main body and 4 USER button icons (USER6 to USER9) displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the USER button Select the menu. -
Page 58: Functions Of The User Button
(When you use the USER6 to USER9 button) [USER6] [USER7] [USER8] [USER9] ≥ To cancel, press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again. For canceling or using of the following functions for the USER buttons, refer to each page. j Black Fade j Auto Recording j White Fade... - Page 59 Item Icon Function [REC CHECK] [REC.C] Recording Check [LAST SCN DEL] [LstDel] Last Scene Delete [DRS] [DRS] [FRZ FRAME] [FRZ] Freeze Frame [SUPER GAIN] [S.Gain] Super Gain [AREA] [AREA] Area Mode [PUSH AF] [PushAF] Push Auto [CAPTURE] [Capture] Capture [EVF/LCD DETAIL] [DETAIL] EVF/LCD detail [LCD/EVF OUTPUT]...
- Page 60 Backlight Compensation ≥ Register “Backlight Compensation” to a USER button. Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the backlight. This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Black Fade ≥ Register “Black Fade” to a USER button. Fade in/fade out effect (black) can be added to the video and audio that is being recorded.
- Page 61 ATW Lock ≥ Register “ATW Lock” to a USER button. This sets the White Balance mode to [ATW LOCK].(l Digital Zoom ≥ Register “Digital Zoom” to a USER button. Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. ≥...
- Page 62 ∫ To move a histogram You can move a histogram by touching and holding the histogram display A. Slide the display while touching it to move it to the desired display location. ≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. ≥...
- Page 63 ≥ Register “DRS” to a USER button. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. It is possible to expand the dynamic range by compressing the video signal level of the highly illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording. ≥...
- Page 64 Area Mode You can apply a variety of effects to the subject you touch. ∫ Setting an Area Mode effect You can select the following menu items to set an effect to be applied when you touch the subject. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [AREA MODE] # desired setting [INH]: Does not apply any effects of Area Mode.
- Page 65 ≥ Area Function is not possible in following cases: j When a setting in [SCENE MODE] is enabled 104) j During Super Slow Recording j When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected ≥ Area mode is canceled in following cases: j If you turn the unit off j If you press the THUMBNAIL button j If you switch to Intelligent Auto Mode...
- Page 66 Level Gauge ≥ Register “Level Gauge” to a USER button. This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction) When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥...
- Page 67 ≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the unit on the tripod using [LEVEL GAUGE], and set [LEVEL GAUGE] to [ON] again. Flash band compensation ≥ Register “Flash band compensation” to a USER button. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. If you set this item to [ON], you can compensate for and reduce flash band, a phenomenon that creates markedly different levels of luminance between the top and bottom of the image when recording is performed in an environment where another camera is firing its flash.
- Page 68 Optical Image Stabilizer ≥ Register “Optical Image Stabilizer” to a USER button. This enables/disables the Image Stabilizer. Super Slow Recording This enables/disables Super Slow Recording. You can enable this function to record slow motion pictures. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ≥...
- Page 69 j Flash band compensation j Area Mode 67, 107) j Relay recording j Digital Zoom 115) j Interval Recording j i.Zoom 116) j PRE-REC j Slow Shutter 67, 117) 113) j Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer j Freeze Frame ≥ When Super Slow Recording is activated, the angle of view will change. (The color of the frame rate value will change to blue.) ≥...
- Page 70 ≥ It is not possible to control recording performed with an external device in the following cases: j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [SA 480/59.94i] 108) j When [RESOLUTION] is set to [DOWN CONV.] Menu ≥ Register “Menu” to a USER button. The menu can be displayed.
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Page 71: Using Operation Icons
Recording Using Operation Icons You can use convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch the LCD monitor in the recording DISP/ RESET COUNT O.I.S. BARS ZEBRA MODE screen. ≥ The operation icons are displayed. DETAIL ATW.L Touch an operation icon. -
Page 72: Image Stabilizer Function
Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off. O.I.S. -
Page 73: Zebra
Zebra You can switch between the zebra display and marker display. Touch ZEBRA Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes in the following order: Zebra 1 # Zebra 2 # Marker # setting canceled * It is not displayed when the [ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER] is set to [OFF]. 122) (When Zebra 1 is set) (When Marker is set) -
Page 74: Using Of Jog Dial
Recording Using of jog dial A Jog dial SEL/ PUSH Selecting/setting items You can select and set menu items 27), etc. using the jog dial. Rotate the jog dial on the menu screen, etc., to move the cursor. ≥ The selected item will be displayed in yellow. Push the jog dial to set. - Page 75 Using the multi manual function You can select the following functions and adjust their settings using the jog dial. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their settings. (When the recording screen is displayed) On-screen icons Functions Settings GAIN Gain adjustment Adjusts the gain value.
- Page 76 To change the function you adjust Change settings in advance so that you can select more than two functions. ≥ Change settings as follows: Functions Settings to be changed in advance Press the GAIN button to switch to Manual Gain Mode. Gain adjustment Press the WHITE BAL button to switch to the Manual White White balance...
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Page 77: Playback
Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback AVCHD 1080/59.94i Set this unit to playback mode. Touch the play mode select icon A. Media display The selected media is displayed in yellow. Select the media C you wish to play back. ... - Page 78 (To set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode) Touch the still picture (JPEG) F. AVCHD 1080/59.94i Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching ≥ You can change the playback media by pressing the USER button to which [SLOT SEL] is registered.
- Page 79 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever is operated to side or side. side) side) 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Scene information display * Detailed information of the scene is displayed when playing back motion pictures.
- Page 80 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the volume. B [VOLUME] Push the jog dial to finish the adjustment ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal motion picture playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥...
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Page 81: Motion Picture Playback Using Operation Icon
Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 77. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip playback (to the start of a scene) -
Page 82: Useful Functions
Playback Useful functions Creating still picture from motion picture You can save a frame of a recorded motion picture as a still picture. The picture size with which a still picture will be recorded differs depending on the picture size of [REC FORMAT] with which the motion picture was recorded. -
Page 83: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes displayed in the thumbnail will be repeatedly played back. ≥... -
Page 84: Playing Back Scenes Or Still Pictures By Date
Playing back scenes or still pictures by date The scenes or still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. AVCHD 1080/59.94i Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon Touch the playback date. ≥... -
Page 85: Editing
Editing Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back TC 00:02:30.00 TC 00:02:30.00 TC 00:02:30.00... -
Page 86: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return] or press MENU button. ≥ The following scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted: j Scenes/still pictures that cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as j Scenes recorded on other devices with different system frequencies (thumbnails indicated with ≥... -
Page 87: Copying Between Sd Cards
Editing Copying between SD cards Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between SD Cards inserted in this unit. ≥ Copying is not possible if the type of the source SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) is different from that of the target SD card. - Page 88 If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The number of recorded scenes is large.
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Page 89: Linking To External Devices
Linking to external devices Connecting Headphones, a Remote Control or an External Monitor Headphones You can connect headphones (commercially-available) to the headphone output jack (3.5 mm (0.14 q) diameter stereo mini jack). A Headphone output jack ≥ Sound is not output from the speaker when headphones are connected. Remote control You can connect a remote control (commercially-available) to either of the CAM REMOTE terminals (FOCUS IRIS or ZOOM S/S). - Page 90 Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Video terminal ≥ If you connect this unit to an HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
- Page 91 When connecting with an HDMI cable using an HDMI-to-DVI converter, etc., be sure to connect the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit last. Connecting the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit first may result in malfunction. ≥...
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Page 92: Setting The External Output Resolution
∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When the menu setting is changed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and Counter display etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [VIDEO OUT OSD] # [ON] or [OFF] ≥... - Page 93 About external output resolutions The external output resolution varies depending on the [RESOLUTION] setting and connected terminal. ≥ When [RESOLUTION] is set to [SYSTEM], the external output resolution varies depending on the picture size and frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. Setting External output resolution Picture size/Frame rate...
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Page 94: Connecting To A Pc (File Transfer/Nonlinear Editing)
Linking to external devices Connecting to a PC (File transfer/nonlinear editing) When this device and a computer for editing are connected using a USB 2.0 Cable (commercially- available), image data in the SD card can be transferred. ≥ This unit supports USB 2.0. ≥... -
Page 95: Connecting To A Pc
Connecting to a PC DEVICE Micro-B A USB 2.0 Cable (commercially-available) B Connect the Micro-B connector of the USB 2.0 cable, which matches this unit’s USB port in shape. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. -
Page 96: About The Pc Display
∫ To disconnect USB Cable safely (For Windows) Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then select the model number of this unit to disconnect the USB cable. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. (For Mac) Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB Cable. - Page 97 ∫ Folder names for motion picture data recorded in MOV/MP4 format The fourth to sixth, and eighth characters of the folder name of a recorded MOV/MP4 scene are determined by its picture size, frame rate, motion picture format and camera number setting. 1 0 0 Y A R H 0 A Camera number setting 110)
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Page 98: Copying/Playing Back With An External Media Device
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the external media device for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ (This Site is English only) When the external media device that requires formatting is connected, a message is displayed. - Page 99 (When using USB HDD) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD). Connect the AC adaptor to this unit.
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Page 100: Copy Once
∫ Formatting This is for initializing the external media device. ≥ Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc. ≥... -
Page 101: Copy Selected Files
Copy selected files Connect this unit to the external media device to prepare for copying. Touch [SELECT COPY]. ≥ You can also access this function by selecting menu items. [ COPY ] # [ SELECT COPY ] Touch the media you want to copy. When copying from the SD card 1 to the external media device. -
Page 102: Playing Back The External Media
Playing back the External Media ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the external media device can be played back. HOST A USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C USB flash memory (commercially-available) Connect this unit to the external media device to prepare for playback. -
Page 103: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder
Insert a Memory Card containing video shot in this unit into a BD recorder manufactured by Panasonic to save the contents in a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or HDD. You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder that supports their recording mode and recording format. -
Page 104: Menu
Menu Using the Menu Refer to page for how to set up the Menu. Camera Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE MODE] The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. - Page 105 ≥ (Soft Skin) j If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
- Page 106 [AWB Ach] Finely adjusts color temperature after Ach Auto White Balance adjustment. Touch [AWB Ach]. Touch to adjust settings of color. ≥ You can select a value between s5 and r5. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥ The default setting is 0. [AWB Bch] Finely adjusts color temperature after Bch Auto White Balance adjustment.
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Page 107: System Mode
[FLASH BAND COMPENSATION] If you set this item to [ON], you can compensate for and reduce flash band, a phenomenon that creates markedly different levels of luminance between the top and bottom of the image when recording is performed in an environment where another camera is firing its flash. [ON]/[OFF] ≥... - Page 108 [REC FORMAT] Switch the picture quality of motion pictures to be recorded with this unit. Depending on the settings of [REC MODE], the available [REC FORMAT] settings differ. How to read a [REC FORMAT] setting Items that make up a [REC FORMAT] setting represent Size, Vertical resolution, Frame rate, and Bit rate.
- Page 109 ≥ When [AVCHD] in [REC MODE] is selected Recording format Picture size Frame rate Bit rate (VBR) [PS 1080/59.94p] 59.94p Average 25 Mbps [PH 1080/59.94i] 59.94i 1920k1080 Average 21 Mbps [PH 1080/23.98p] 23.98p [HA 1080/59.94i] Average 17 Mbps 59.94i [HE 1080/59.94i] 1440k1080 Average 5 Mbps [PM 720/59.94p]...
- Page 110 [ASPECT CONVERT] This sets the aspect ratio of images to be recorded with a [REC FORMAT] setting of [SA 480/ 59.94i]. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [SA 480/59.94i]. 108) [SIDE CROP]: Records images in standard 4:3 mode. The sides will be cut off. [SQUEEZE]: Records images by compressing images in the horizontal direction.
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Page 111: User Switch
User switch All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [USER SW] # desired setting [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]/[USER4]/[USER5] Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. ≥ For the functions of the USER button that can be registered, refer to page 58. ≥... -
Page 112: Switch Setting
Switch setting All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SW SETUP] # desired setting [IRIS RING] Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring. [DOWN OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward B. [UP OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward A. - Page 113 [SLOW SHUTTER] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Slow Shutter works in Auto Shutter Mode. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ The shutter speed will be adjusted to one of the following values according to the ambient brightness.
- Page 114 [PEAKING LEVEL] You can set the peaking strength for Focus Assist. ≥ This function’s default setting is “0”. [AREA MODE] You can set an Area Mode effect. [INH]/[FOCUS]/[IRIS]/[Y GET]/[FOCUS/IRIS]/[FOCUS/Y GET] [ZEBRA MODE] This sets the display duration of the zebra display. [CONTINUE]: Displays the zebra display until it is switched to another zebra display setting.
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Page 115: Recording Setup
[DIGITAL ZOOM] Changes the zoom magnification setting of Digital Zoom. [k2]/[k5]/[k10]/[TOGGLE] [i.Zoom] You can zoom in while maintaining the beauty of high-definition picture quality up to a magnification of 40k. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j During Super Slow Recording j During Freeze Frame Recording Setup... - Page 116 while for this unit to recognize a new SD card, replace the SD card that ran out of space when the SD card currently being used as a destination still has sufficient remaining recordable time. ∫ Simultaneous recording Same motion picture can be recorded on two SD cards. ≥...
- Page 117 ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j During Freeze Frame j PRE-REC is used j During Super Slow Recording ≥ [INTERVAL REC] is canceled in the following cases. j If you turn the unit off j If you press the THUMBNAIL button j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC.
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Page 118: Audio Setup
Audio Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [AUDIO SETUP] # desired setting [AUDIO LOW CUT CH1] Reduces the level of low-pitched sound for audio channel 1. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. [AUDIO LOW CUT CH2] Reduces the level of low-pitched sound for audio channel 2. - Page 119 [AUDIO ALC CH1] If you set this item to [ON], you can reduce the audio noise of audio channel 1. It will record with natural sound when set to [OFF]. [ON]/[OFF] [AUDIO ALC CH2] If you set this item to [ON], you can reduce the audio noise of audio channel 2. It will record with natural sound when set to [OFF].
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Page 120: Output Setup
Output Setup Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [OUTPUT SETUP] # desired setting [RESOLUTION] This changes the way in which images are output to an external device. [SYSTEM]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[DOWN CONV.] [DOWN CONV.] This function allows you to select how to display images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3... - Page 121 [HDMI TC OUTPUT] Switches the output setting of time code information when this unit is connected to another device (HDMI-SDI converter, etc.) with an HDMI cable. ≥ When performing remote recording with the [AUTO REC] USER button function, select [ON]. ≥...
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Page 122: Display Setting
Display setting Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # desired setting [ZEBRA DETECT 1] Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. Touch [ZEBRA DETECT 1]. - Page 123 [GUIDE LINES] You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. /[OFF] ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥...
- Page 124 [DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. [OFF]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[DATE&TIME] [DATE FORMAT] It is possible to change the date format. [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] [LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. [ON]/[OFF] [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed.
- Page 125 [OTHER DISPLAY] This shows or hides indications on the screen except for [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARKER], [DATE/TIME], [AUDIO LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [CARD & BATTERY]. [ON]/[OFF] [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. [+1]/[0]/[-1] [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
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Page 126: Other Functions
[EVF/LCD DETAIL] Setting this item to [ON] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. [ON]/[OFF] [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL] Adjusts the emphasis strength for [EVF/LCD DETAIL]. ≥ This function’s default setting is “0”. [EVF/LCD PEAK FREQ.] Sets the peaking frequency for [EVF/LCD DETAIL]. - Page 127 [REC LAMP] The recording lamp lights up during recording. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. [ON]/[OFF] [CLOCK SET] Set date and time. [TIME ZONE] Set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time. [RING LED (BLUE)] The ring LED lights up blue in Recording Mode.
- Page 128 [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j PRE-REC is used 67, 117)
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Page 129: Maintenance
Maintenance MENU : [MAINTENANCE] # desired setting [VERSION] The version of the firmware of this unit is displayed. [UPDATE] The firmware of this unit is updated. 144) It is also possible to downgrade the firmware to older versions. Settings are automatically reset to the default when the firmware is downgraded. -
Page 130: Picture Setup
Picture Setup ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode. MENU : [PICT. SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE PROTECT] Still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. -
Page 131: Display
Display Indications ∫ Recording indications Example: Display in English I- REC TC 00:00:00.00 R 1h20m SPORTS R 1h20m D 5X 120:59.94p 5600K SUPER SLOW SHUTTER A.SHTR 1/100 NOV 15 2016 15:30:00 AF50 OPEN SPORTS, PORTRAIT, SOFT SKIN, SPOTLIGHT, SNOW, BEACH, SUNSET, TC 00:00:00.00, TC 00:00:00:00 SCENERY, FIREWORKS, NIGHT SCENERY... - Page 132 5600K Color temperature display Auto iris mode Backlight Compensation ATW, LOCK, P3200K, P5600K, VAR, Ach, OPEN, F2.0 Iris value White Balance Z00, Zoom magnification SUPER SLOW Card recording possible status Super Slow Recording 68, 117) (White) (still picture) Luminance level 64, 73) Luminance display frame Number of recording pixels for still pictures...
- Page 133 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to the external media device Example: Display in English TC 00:00:00.00 Playback of the external media No.0010 59.94i device 102) ∫ Indication of connection to other devices ICONS Accessing the card 15:30 NOV 15 2016 ∫...
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Page 134: Messages
Display Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. During recording/playback Display Description Behavior and cause ≥ Check the SD card. CHECK CARD. The SD card is not supported by this unit. ≥ Use an SD card with a THIS CARD CANNOT This is displayed when the SD card RECORD IN VIDEO... - Page 135 Display Description Behavior and cause ≥ Check the SD card. ERROR This is displayed when the - UNABLE TO REPAIR management information cannot be DATA. recovered. ≥ The operation will stop. CANNOT USE SD CARD This is displayed when the ≥...
- Page 136 During thumbnail and menu operation Display Description Behavior and cause ≥ Select a recording mode option NO DATA. There are no scenes in the currently selected recording or recording format option mode option and recording containing recorded scenes. format option. ≥...
- Page 137 During USB Device mode Display Description Behavior and cause ≥ Check the SD card. DISCONNECT USB An error has occurred while ≥ Check to see if the OS is CABLE. accessing the SD card, or the OS is not supported. supported.
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Page 138: Warning Indications
Display Warning Indications When an error is detected immediately after this unit is turned on or while it is being operated, the status indicator and on-screen displays inform you of the error. Status indicator It flashes once per second. On-screen display A reference signal error or Meaning of the warning System error... - Page 139 Status indicator On-screen display ] is displayed. An SD card error has occurred during Card error Meaning of the warning recording or playback. Recording/playback The operation stops. Solution Replace the SD card. Status indicator The message [CHANGE THE On-screen display BATTERY.] is displayed and flashes red.
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Page 140: Others
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases ≥ This is due to condensation. This is not a malfunction. Please The lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor fog up. refer to page 2. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. - Page 141 Indication Problem Check points ≥ [CARD & BATTERY] or [OTHER DISPLAY] of the Function display (Remaining Display, [DISP SETUP] is [OFF]. 124) Counter Display, etc.) is ≥ Touch the icon to switch the counter display. COUNT not displayed. Recording Problem Check points ≥...
- Page 142 Playback Problem Check points ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. cannot be played back. ≥ In most cases, is displayed for the following scenes: j Scenes recorded with another device or edited with editing software j Scenes with damaged data ≥...
- Page 143 With a PC Problem Check points ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB When connected by the USB Cable, this unit is not Cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. detected by the PC. ≥...
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Page 144: About Recovery
≥ Update completes by loading the downloaded files to the camera via the SD card. For details on update, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net - 144 -... -
Page 145: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty About this unit place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. The unit and the SD card become warm Also, keep the unit away from sea water. - Page 146 Do not lift up this unit by the handle with the About the battery tripod still attached ≥ When the tripod is attached, its weight will The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing lithium-ion battery.
- Page 147 ≥ When this unit is attached with the terminal About charging lamp during part in a deformed state, this unit may be charging damaged. Do not throw old battery into fire. When the charging lamp is flashing, the ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may following should be considered.
- Page 148 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: condensation has occurred, please wipe it ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or using a soft cloth such as a lens cloth. ≥...
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Page 149: About Copyright
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the persons or organizations handling such “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of contents for personal use. Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. This item incorporates copy protection ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby technology that is protected by U.S. patents and Laboratories. -
Page 150: Recording Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others Recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously Due to the specifications of this unit, depending on the recording function being used, it is not possible to use or select certain other recording functions. ≥ “ ± ”: Available; “ s ”: Not available* * “Not available”... -
Page 151: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second. ≥... -
Page 152: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Memory Card Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 1920k1080 3200 12500 52000... -
Page 153: Optional Accessories
Others Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Attaching the Filter Kit Attach the ND filter or MC protector of the Filter Kit (VW-LF49N: optional) in front of the lens. Be careful about the following. Although two accessory items, such as ND filters, can be fitted one behind the other, this is not recommended as it may darken the four corners of the screen (vignetting) when the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side. - Page 154 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.com...