Connecting To The Extension Control Unit (Ag-Ec4G); Switch Functionality In Remote Control Mode; Recording And Playback Operations In Remote Control Mode - Panasonic AJ-PX800G Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 9 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> switches of the camera and AG-EC4G to <ON>, the camera automatically enters the remote
control mode.
f Remove AG-EC4G, or ensure the AG-EC4G <POWER> switch is <OFF> to release remote control mode.
f You cannot go to the AG-EC4G remote control mode when remote control in an IP connection is enabled. Remote control in an IP connection is
enabled when [IP REMOTE] is illuminated or flashing on the [STATUS] screen of the mode check displayed when you turn the <DISP/MODE CHK>
switch to the <CHK> side. Set the camera's main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [NETWORK FUNC] → [IP REMOTE] to [DISABLE].

Switch functionality in remote control mode

The following switches and buttons on the camera do not function in remote control mode.
f <SHUTTER> switch
f <MENU> button
f Jog dial button
f <GAIN> switch
f <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch
f <WHITE BAL> switch
f <USER MAIN> button
f <USER1> button
f <USER2> button

Recording and playback operations in remote control mode

Recording/playback operations can be performed both on the camera and AG-EC4G when the remote control unit is connected.
NOTE
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t The status adjusted with AG-EC4G connected will always be recorded on the camera. The setting of the <DATA SAVE> switch for AG-EC4G is
currently disabled.
t When connecting or removing a dedicated cable, be sure to set the <POWER> switch of the camera and AG-EC4G to <OFF>.
t Use a cable or optional cable that is dedicated for AG-EC4G. Otherwise, a malfunction may result.
t For details on the current from the <REMOTE> terminal, refer to "Details of the connector signals" (page 207).
t For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of AG-EC4G.
<REMOTE> terminal
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AG-EC4G