Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AJ-PX380G Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Contents Contents Setting the shutter mode and speed 64 Read this first! 2 Chapter 1 Overview 9 Setting the synchro scan mode 65 Flash band compensation (FBC) function 66 Setting the flash band compensation function 66 Before using the camera 10 Assigning functions to USER buttons 67 Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.
Contents Checking and displaying the shooting status 108 Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices 173 Changing image size 108 Connecting to video equipment/monitor 174 Dynamic range stretcher function 108 Backlight compensation 108 Connection through the
Chapter 1 Overview Before using the camera, read this chapter.
Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera Before using the camera rr Before using the camera, always check if the built-in battery is not consumed, and then set the date/time. The internal clock of the camera is reset when the built-in battery has been consumed. This may result in the metadata of the clip not recorded correctly, and it may not display correctly in the thumbnail screen. Check if the built-in battery is not consumed before using. (page 42) Also, set the correct date/time.
Chapter 1 Overview — Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) Setting the region of use (setting the 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. 1 When the region of use is not set, connect the camera’s power and set the switch to . The [AREA SELECT] screen for setting the region of use is displayed.
Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Shoulder strap (page 39) Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 16) @@NOTE tt After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly.
Chapter 1 Overview — Use of the camera on a system Use of the camera on a system Parts other than the camera are optionally available. Use the following recommended parts. Basic configuration devices Equipment necessary for shooting with the camera, such as batteries, etc. Part name Part No.
Chapter 2 Description of parts This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the [HOME] screen of the SmartUI are also described.
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section Power supply and accessory mounting section 11 9 8 10 11 12 13 2 14 3 4 1 5 6 7 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 switch (page 54) Switch on/off the power. @@NOTE tt Even when the switch is set to the position, the camera is not shut off from the main power. 2 Battery release lever (page 28) Pull this battery release lever down to release the battery. 3 Battery holder (page 28) Mount the Anton/Bauer battery.
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section 15 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp (page 31) Used for securing the lens and microphone cables. 16 terminal (page 31) Connect the lens connection cable. For a detailed description of the lens used, refer to the Operating Instructions for the lens. 17 Tripod mount (page 39) Attach the tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 (optional) when mounting the camera on the tripod. 18 Lens mount (1/3 type bayonet) (page 31) Mount the lens.
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Audio (input) function section Audio (input) function section 6 2 4 3 1 5 1 terminal (page 37) Connect the microphone (optional). ffThe phantom microphone can also be used. To use this, set [ON] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [FRONT MIC POWER]. When it is set to [ON] and a microphone is not connected, low frequency noise may occur. This is not a problem when a microphone is connected. 2
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Audio (output) function section Audio (output) function section 2 1 4 3 1 dial Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones. 2 Internal speaker During recording, EE audio can be monitored, and during playback, playback audio can be monitored. Audio from the speaker automatically disappears when earphones are connected to the terminal. 3 terminal This is the connecting terminal for audio monitor earphones (stereo mini-jack).
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording (camera unit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 dial (page 55) Select the filter to suit the brightness of the subject. <1>: Does not use the ND filter. <2><1/4ND>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/4. <3><1/16ND>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/16.
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section - The subject is a high-contrast scene. 8 switch (pages 61, 62) Select the method for adjustment of the white balance. : Set the switch to this position when you have no time or are otherwise unable to adjust the white balance. ffThe factory setting is 3200 K.
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording unit) 1 2 3 29 4 7 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 HOLD TC 14 15 COUNTER LIGHT RESET MONITOR SEL NDF SLAVE P -REC CAM 0 17 18 19 20 E E MEDIA BATT F -10 -18 -20 CH1 A -30 CH2 F 1 AUDIO SETUP dB 2 HOME /REW STOP KEY LOCK FF/ PLAY/PAUSE THUMBNAIL SET EXIT CANCEL TOP MULTI SEL SHIFT 28 27 26 25 24 23 MENU BOTTOM 21 22 1 button
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section 11 SD memory card slot (page 91) This is the insertion slot for the SD memory card (optional). Use the SD memory card for recording/opening the setting menu and scene files for the camera, uploading metadata, or proxy recording, etc. @@NOTE tt Cautions when using SD memory cards - On the camera, use SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard, SDHC standard, or the SDXC standard.
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 1 Jog dial button (page 129) ffWhen the setting menu is displayed, navigate through the setting menu pages to select and set items. Turning the jog dial button toward the bottom moves the cursor toward the bottom. Turning it toward the top moves the cursor toward the top. Press the jog dial button to fix the settings.
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Time code section Time code section 1 2 3 HOLD TC COUNTER 4 LIGHT RESET MONITOR SEL NDF SLABE P -REC CAM 0 E E MEDIA BATT F -10 -18 -20 CH1 A -30 CH2 F 1 2 AUDIO SETUP dB HOME /REW KEY LOCK STOP FF/ PLAY/PAUSE THUMBNAIL SET TOP SHIFT 1 terminal (page 97) This is the input/output terminal for time code. ffSwitch input/output using the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [TC IN/OUT SEL].
Chapter 2 Description of parts — Warning and status display section Warning and status display section 1 3 4 2 1 Back tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to , the lamp acts in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewfinder. 2 Rear tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to , the lamp acts in the same way as the back tally lamp. 3 Back tally switch Controls the operation of the battery tally lamp and rear tally lamp. : Enables the back tally lamp and the rear tally lamp.
Chapter 2 Description of parts — SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) 4 TCG 1 2 E MEDIA E BATT 5 NDF SLAVE P -REC F 3 CH1 A CH2 F 1 2 6 1 Media remaining space indicator bar Displays the remaining free space in the P2 card using a 7-segment display. Each segment is equivalent to three minutes, and the decreasing P2 card remaining time is indicated by the segments going out one segment at a time.
Chapter 3 Preparation 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.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or external DC power supply can be used as the camera’s power supply. Using batteries Connection of the following batteries to the camera has been verified. rr Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140 DIONIC HC rr IDX batteries ENDURA10 rr PAG batteries PAG L96e @@NOTE tt Other batteries can be used by changing [BATTERY SELECT] using the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP].
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 1 Mount the V-mount type battery plate. 2 Slide in the direction of the arrow. 3 Set the battery type. ffSelect the type of battery from the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP] → [BATTERY SELECT]. @@NOTE tt Contact your dealer for information about the V-mount type battery plate.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply DC IN 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) @@NOTE tt 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.
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 terminal Fig. 4 Fig. 3 1 Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) 2 Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens to mount the lens. (Fig. 2) 3 Lower the lens lever to firmly clamp the lens. (Fig.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens For a normal lens Approximately 3 m 1 Mount the lens on the camera. Make sure to connect the lens cable. 2 Set the lens aperture to manual, and fully open the iris. 3 Place the lens flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an appropriate image output level. If the image level is too high, use the filters or the shutter. 4 Loosen the F.f (Flange focus) ring clamping screw.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens The [FB ADJ. OK!] message is displayed on the viewfinder screen when the adjustment has completed. The [FB ADJ. ERROR!] message is displayed on the viewfinder screen when the adjustment has not been performed correctly. In such a case, check the conditions of the subject and lighting, open the iris again, and perform adjustment again.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens 6 If the lens is equipped with an extender function, enable the extender function and repeat steps 2 to 5. Adjusted values are stored on the camera as a single lens correction data including two ways for when the lens is equipped and not equipped with a lens extender. Adjustment values are saved in memory, so there is no need to re-adjust white shading even after turning the camera off.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Operation of chromatic aberration compensation function Operate by the following procedure when lens data is already stored on the camera. 1 Mount the lens on the camera, and connect the lens connector to the camera. 2 Set to [ON] using main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL].
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera Fig. 1 1 Set to [OFF] using main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL]. 2 In [LIST/DELETE], select the lens part no. you want to delete and press the jog dial button (or the button). (Fig. 1) A confirmation screen is displayed. 3 Select [YES], and press the jog dial button (or button). The file is deleted.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Using front microphone Attach microphones such as the microphone kit AJ‑MC700P (optional), AG‑MC200G (optional), etc. Viewfinder clamping screw Viewfinder Microphone holder terminal Fig. 1 AUD02:INPUT CH1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 [CH3/4] CH2 FRONT FRONT W.L. AUTO W.L. AUTO REAR MANU REAR MANU [ IN ] [ LVL ] [ IN ] [ LVL ] Fig. 4 1 Open the microphone holder. (Fig.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices c a b a:
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting accessories Attaching a tripod When attaching the camera to a tripod, use the tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 (optional). Tripod adaptor Pan head Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. (Fig. 1) 2 Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor. (Fig. 2) Slide the camera forward along the grooves until you hear a click.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Attaching the rain cover The figure below shows an example of use of the rain cover SHAN-RC700.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting the terminal to the external recording start/stop switch Connecting the terminal to the external recording start/stop switch It is possible to retrieve 1.5 A current from the terminal of the camera. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this terminal. An LED connected to this terminal can also be used as a tally lamp. This is useful for shooting video when fixing the camera on a crane.
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 for approximately five seconds when the switch is set to , the built-in battery has been consumed. Charge the built-in battery with the following procedure.
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. Always check and set the date/time and time zone before using the camera for the first time. Do not change the setting of the date/time and time zone while shooting. 1 Press the
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 1 5 9 9 min 2 1 9 9 min . V SCEN E 1 DRS 3 F BC Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Attach an adequately charged battery. 2 Set the switch to and check the following items. ff[BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is not displayed on the viewfinder.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting 4 Use the button on the handle to check the same behaviors in steps 2 to 3. Perform the same inspection for the button on the lens. 5 Press the button to switch to the thumbnail screen, and from the thumbnail, playback the clip you just recorded. Ensure that the clip plays back properly. 6 If two cards are inserted in the P2 card slots, press the USER button to which [SLOT SEL] is assigned and switch the target P2 card.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting 5 Press the button to display the [SET01:TC/UB] screen of SmartUI. 6 Set the [TC_MD] to [R‑RUN]. 7 Press the button to display the [HOME] screen of SmartUI. 8 Press the button. Ensure that the number in the counter display changes when the recording starts. 9 Press the button again. Ensure that the number in the counter display stops changing when the recording stops.
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 43) Select and use either of the P2 or microP2 memory card slot on the camera. microP2 memory card slot 1 microP2 memory card slot 2 microP2 memory card access LED Slot cover P2 memory card slot P2 memory card access LED Eject button Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 1 Set whether to use the microP2 memory card slot or the P2 memory card slot.
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card Removing a P2 card Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Remove the card. ffP2 memory cards - Lift the eject button (Fig. 1), and press in. (Fig. 2) ffmicroP2 memory cards - Press in the microP2 memory 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.
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card P2 card access LED Flashing green slowly P2 card status Mode check display* Card full There is no free space on the P2 card. Reading only is possible. [FULL] Write protect The write-protect switch on the P2 card is at the Protect position. Reading only is possible. [PROTECTED] Unrecordable card Recording is not possible by the currently set recording format since the SD memory card, etc. is inserted. To record the card, change the recording format or use a P2 card.
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card Dividing clips recorded on P2 cards If P2 cards with a capacity of 8 GB or more are used on the camera, recording is automatically continued as another clip when a single continuous recording time exceeds the following times. When thumbnails for clips are handled (displayed, deleted, restored, etc.) on P2 devices, they can be handled as a single clip. Clips may be displayed as separate clips in nonlinear editing software and on a computer.
Chapter 3 Preparation — P2 card @@NOTE tt P2 cards formatted on devices other than microP2 memory card compatible devices do not have the AVCLIP folder. For P2 cards without the AVCLIP folder, the folder will automatically be created when recording is performed on microP2 memory card compatible devices. tt When transferring data from a P2 card to a computer, or when rewriting data saved on a computer back to a P2 card, to prevent data loss be sure to download the special “P2 Viewer Plus” software.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Tally lamp Tally lamp The tally lamp will flash when the camera is in the following status.
Chapter 4 Shooting This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Basic procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting. Before you actually leave for shooting, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly after making preparations. (page 44) Preparation Power supply setup to P2 card insertion Fig. 1 1 Insert a charged battery pack. (Fig. 1) 2 Turn the switch , and check the battery charge level.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures For shooting White/black balance adjustment to completion of recording For shooting, use the following steps. a b b c d e a: dial b: button c: switch d: switch e: switch 1 Switch the dial setting according to the light conditions. 2 Operate the switch. rr When white balance is already saved in memory ffSet the switch to or .
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Standard recording Press the button to start recording of video and audio on the P2 card. Data consisting of video and audio (including additional information) generated by a single shooting action is called a “clip”. button @@NOTE tt In the following cases, it may take time to complete writing to the P2 card.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording The resolution of the recording image (1080P, 1080i, 720P, 480i, 576i) and recording codec (AVC‑Intra, AVC‑LongG, DVCPRO HD, etc.) and recording frame rate can be selected. Set in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] → [LINE&FREQ] and [REC FORMAT]. rr Resolution: 1920×1080 Setting [LINE&FREQ] [1080‑59.94P] [1080‑59.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures rr Resolution: 720×576 Setting [LINE&FREQ] [576‑50i] [REC FORMAT] [DVCPRO50/50i] [DVCPRO/50i] [DV/50i] Recording format [CAMERA MODE] [50i] 576/50i [25P] 576/25P over 50i 2:2 Pull Down @@NOTE tt In 480i/576i mode, the video aspect ratio for recording and output can be changed.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Adjustable settings when shooting Configure the settings as necessary before you start shooting. Focus assist function The focus assist function enables you to focus the target easily. Expanded display, focus assist color display (in which the contours of the image are displayed in the selected color), and focus bar display are available in the viewfinder.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Level gauge function A level gauge that indicates the horizontal and vertical inclinations of the camera recorder can be displayed in the viewfinder. Horizontal direction Example) When correcting the inclination towards the left Vertical direction Example) When correcting the downward inclination Orange lines will be displayed when inclined. Orange lines will be changed to green lines when there is almost no inclination.
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, adjust in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) → ABB (black balance adjustment) → AWB (white balance adjustment).
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance When you have no time to adjust the white balance ffSet the switch to . The value can be changed to 3200 K, 5600 K, or the user-specified variable value by pushing the switch towards the side, and while the color temperature is displayed, pushing the switch towards the side again.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance rr Message displayed in the viewfinder Status Message During adjustment [ABB ACTIVE] Adjustment completed [ABB OK] Remark ffThe adjusted value is automatically stored in memory. @@NOTE tt During black balance adjustment, the aperture is set to automatically shut out light. tt During recording, black balance cannot be adjusted.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speed Switch the switch to set the shutter speed in the shutter mode. switch 1 Press the switch positioned at towards the side. 2 Press the switch from towards the side, and repeat this operation until the desired mode or speed is displayed on the viewfinder.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the synchro scan mode Perform the following steps to operate. Jog dial button switch 1 Press the switch from towards the side to set the camera to synchro scan mode [S/S]. 2 Change the setting value of the synchro scan shutter. The setting value can be changed with the jog dial button while the synchro shutter indication displayed at the bottom of the screen is highlighted.
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.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Assigning functions to USER buttons Assigning functions to USER buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the , , , and lens buttons. Set each function to be assigned in the main menu → [USER SW], [USER MAIN], [USER1], [USER2], [RET SW]. In the factory settings, [Y GET] is assigned to the button, [TEXT MEMO] to the button, [LEVEL GAUGE] to the button, and [REC CHECK] to the button of the lens.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Assigning functions to USER buttons @@NOTE tt The following functions are also turned off when the camera is turned off. [WFM]/[D.ZOOM x2]/[D.ZOOM x4]/[DRS]/[FBC]/[S.GAIN]/[ATW]/[ATW LOCK]/[SPOTLIGHT]/[BACKLIGHT]/[Y GET]/[USB MODE]/[PLAYLIST] tt Select the [BS CALL]/[TALK] functions when connecting the camera directly to AG‑BS300.
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 [LVL] is set to [AUTO] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI, the recording level of audio channels 1/2/3/4 is automatically adjusted. Also, you can adjust the level manually by setting it to [MANU].
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality Adjusting image quality The image quality of the video to be recorded can be set in the main menu → [SCENE FILE]. To change “Advanced settings”, measuring equipment such as vector scope is necessary. Detail function This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images. It effectively softens or sharpens images, but in some cases, the whole image may become rough due to emphasized noise and edges.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality RB gain control function This function makes settings to add or reduce intensity of red and blue colors according to the position of the switch. The function works when the switch is at the position or when automatic white balance is active. It does not work when auto tracking white balance is activated. rr General settings Use the camera with the factory settings.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 15 phases in an image. It can be set to individual color hue. Yl-R Yl-R-R R R-R-Mg R-Mg Yl-Yl-R Mg Yl [(PHASE)] G-Yl Mg-B [(SAT)] B G Cy-G B-Cy Cy rr General settings Use the camera with the factory settings.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality rr Advanced settings Configure the settings in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [KNEE SETTING]. ffWhen the
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Special recording functions You can use special recording functions such as pre-recording and loop recording by setting the menu. Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a fixed amount of time (approx. 3 seconds during HD recording, and approx. 7 seconds during SD recording) before recording is actually started.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions One-shot recording Recording takes place once for the set amount of time. 1 Set all items in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE]. 2 Select [ONE SHOT] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [RECORDING]. 3 Set the time with [ONE SHOT TIME] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [RECORDING SETTING]. 4 Press the button. ffOnce recording has taken place for the set amount of time, recording will pause.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions One-clip recording You can record a single recording (from start to stop of recording) not as one clip but as a clip integrating several recordings. Record start Record start First recording Record start Second recording Record stop Nth recording Record stop Record stop A group of linked clips * A maximum of 99 recordings can be linked. When the 99th recording is finished, linking of clips ends automatically and the next reading will be a new clip.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions ffWhile continuing clip linking, menu and thumbnail operations are subject to the following restrictions. They can be operated after pressing the button continuously for approx. two seconds or more and ending clip linking. -- You cannot change the following menu items.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Recording check function ffAfter recording ends, press the button of the lens to automatically play back approximately three seconds of video and audio of the last clip. In this way, you can check whether video has been recorded properly. After playback, the camera is again ready to start recording. ffThe [REC CHECK] function can be assigned to the USER button.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals This camera can record HD (1080P, 1080i, 720P) signals in a combined format of AVC‑Intra, AVC‑LongG, and DVCPRO HD codecs, and can record SD (480i/576i) signals in a combined format of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV codecs. Recording and shooting signals can be selected in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE]. Setting [SYSTEM MODE] Description of settings [LINE&FREQ] Select the signal format from 1080P, 1080i, 720P, 480i, and 576i.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode [LINE&FREQ] [1080‑50i] [720‑59.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode [LINE&FREQ] [1080‑59.94i] [1080‑50i] [720‑59.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode [LINE&FREQ] [1080‑50P] [1080‑23.98PsF] [1080‑59.94i] [1080‑50i] [720‑59.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Setting Recording setting (setting menu) Operation mode [REC SIGNAL] Recording/operation enabled/disabled [RECORDING] Pre-recording One-clip recording Simultaneous recording Not available Interval recording [CAM] [INTERVAL] Not available Not available One-shot recording [CAM] [ONE SHOT] Not available Not available Not available Loop recording [CAM] [LOOP] Not available Not available Not available Standard recording [CAM] [NORMAL] SDI input reco
Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Recording/playback and output format list ffFrequencies in signal methods are annotated without fractions. -- 59.94 → 60 / 23.98 → 24 / 29.97 → 30 Setting [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] Recording format [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑G12/60P] [1080‑59.94P] [AVC‑I100/30PN] [AVC‑G50/30PN] [AVC‑G25/30PN] [AVC‑G12/30PN] Disabled [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑G50/24PN] [AVC‑G25/24PN] [AVC‑G12/24PN] [1080‑59.94i] [1080‑50i] [1080‑23.98PsF] [720‑59.
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. For sub recording, HD proxy (AVC‑LongG 6 format) and SD proxy can be selected according to the [LINE&FREQ] setting. The file format is MOV that is suitable for nonlinear editing. For the combination with the main recording, refer to “System modes and recording functions” (page 79).
Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording rr Video Recording mode File format Resolution Codec Frame rate Bitrate [AVC-G6 2CH MOV] MOV 1920×1080*1 H.264 High Profile 30 fps/25 fps 6 Mbps 1280×720*2 60 fps/50 fps 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps 3 Mbps [SHQ 2CH MOV] MOV 960×540 H.264 High Profile 30 fps/25 fps 3500 kbps [HQ 2CH MOV] MOV 640×360 H.264 High Profile 30 fps/25 fps 1500 kbps [LOW 2CH MOV] MOV 480×270 352×240*3 352×288*4 H.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Proxy data recording time (approximate) Total recording rate Recording time (per 1 GB) [AVC-G6 2CH MOV] Approx. 6 Mbps Approx. 13 min [SHQ 2CH MOV] Approx. 5060 kbps Approx. 25 min [HQ 2CH MOV] Approx. 1650 kbps Approx. 78 min [LOW 2CH MOV] Approx. 950 kbps Approx. 135 min Recording mode (These are reference values for continuous recording with Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Dual codec recording Error displays about proxy data recordings If an error occurs during recording the proxy data, check the entries in the following table and take necessary actions. Error displays (Viewfinder) Behavior and cause Action to take [PROXY ERROR] or [PROXY REC WARNING] Stops recording of proxy data. This may also stop recording of materials. ffAn error occurred in the internal proxy module. [PROXY ERROR] ffA proxy data recording error occurred.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Streaming function Streaming function You can perform live streaming of audio and video from the camera over the network (wired LAN, wireless LAN, 4G/LTE). Streaming video from the camera or an application software (e.g. P2 Browser, P2 Streaming Receiver) of a device connected to the camera through a network is transmitted to a server capable of receiving such signal. There are two ways to start streaming: streaming from an application software and streaming from the camera.
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. ff“l”: Supported; “—”: Not supported [SYSTEM MODE] [LINE&FREQ] [STREAMING MODE] HD streaming [AVC‑G6], [AVC-G (QoS)] SD streaming [HQ], [LOW], [SHQ (QoS)] [AVC‑I100/60i] l l [AVC‑I50/60i] — l [AVC‑G50/60i] l l [REC FORMAT] [1080‑59.94i] [1080‑50i] [720‑59.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Handling setting data Setting data file configuration [F1:] to [F6:] scene files can be saved internally on the camera according to scene file numbers. Scene file data ([F1:] to [F6:]) can be saved as a file, and up to eight files can be saved on the SD memory card at a time, which can be loaded and used.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data 2 Insert the SD memory card into the SD memory card slot with the label side of the card upward, and close the slot cover. @@NOTE tt Before inserting the SD memory card, confirm that the orientation of the SD memory card is correct. If the SD memory card is hard to insert, it may be reversed or upside-down. Do not force it into the slot. Check the orientation of the card before reinserting it.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Loading written user data 1 Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] → [USER FILE]. The confirmation screen is displayed. If [SYSTEM RESTART] is displayed on the confirmation screen, the camera will restart after reading out is complete. 2 Select [YES] and press the button (or the jog dial button). Loading of the file begins.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data 3 Select [YES] and press the button (or the jog dial button). The selected scene file is restored to the factory settings. Changing the scene file title 1 Select the scene file to change the title in [FILE] in the [CAM02:SCENE FILE] screen of SmartUI and press the button (or the jog dial button). 2 Select [NAME EDIT] in the main menu → [SCENE FILE]. The title entry screen and keyboard are displayed.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Saving and loading user files Select [SAVE] or [LOAD] in the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] → [USER FILE]. The operations onward are the same as for scene files.
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 external reference signals from the terminal.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting the time data The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date and time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in the frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata files. Definition of time data rr Time code Rec run and free run can be switched by [TC_MD] in the [SET01:TC/UB] screen of SmartUI.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Recording TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] LTC VITC [1080‑23.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting [LINE&FREQ] [720‑59.94P] [REC FORMAT] [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑I50/60P] [AVC‑G50/60P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑G12/60P] [AVC‑I100/30PN] Output TC [CAMERA MODE] TC OUT LTC, VITC of HD SDI — LTC is output. LTC is output. — LTC is converted to 30 frames and output. LTC is converted to 30 frames and output. — LTC is output. LTC is output. LTC is output. None LTC is output.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting [LINE&FREQ] [720‑50P] [REC FORMAT] Recording TC [CAMERA MODE] LTC UB VITC UB — Follows [UBG MODE]*1 Frame information lock Follows [UBG MODE]*1 Follows [VITC UBG MODE]*2 Follows [UBG MODE]*1 Follows [VITC UBG MODE]*2 [AVC‑I100/50P] [AVC‑I50/50P] [AVC‑G50/50P] [AVC‑G25/50P] [AVC‑G12/50P] [AVC‑I100/25PN] [DVCPRO HD/50P] *1 *2 [480‑59.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Output UB [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [576‑50i] [DVCPRO50/50i] [DVCPRO/50i] [DV/50i] [50i] [25P] UB for TC OUT LTC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI LTC UB is output. None None User bits settings Sets the user bits to be recorded in the sub code area in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [UBG MODE]. Item Description [USER] Records internal user values. User values can be set at [UBG] in the [SET01:TC/UB] screen of SmartUI.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data - [−]: The value of the digit to be set is incremented by one. - [RST]: The value of the digit to be set is decremented by one. 5 Press the <%/REW> button, enter the values of user bits, and exit the user bits settings screen. 6 Select [USER] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [UBG MODE]. @@NOTE tt If you exit the user bits setting screen without pressing the <%/REW> button, the set values are disabled.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Settable time code range Video signal Setting range For 59.94 Hz (except for 24PN) 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 24PN 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:23 For 50 Hz 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24 @@NOTE tt When used in 24PN mode, the time code settings are adjusted in multiples of 4. For 720/30PN and 720/25PN, the time code settings are adjusted to even numbers. Also, the time code cannot be set during recording.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data tt For all devices, set the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [TC OUTPUT REF] to [RECORDING], and the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [GENLOCK SETTING] → [GL PHASE] to [COMPOSITE]. tt If you set [RECORDING] in the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [TC OUTPUT REF], the two cameras will be able to record with the same time code in the image. tt The subcarrier of the composite signal out from the terminal of the camera cannot be externally locked.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Supplying the time code externally You can supply the output time codes to a VTR or other recording device from the camera by matching the camera images or the replayed images. terminal, terminal, or terminal VIDEO IN terminal SDI IN terminal HD SDI IN terminal VTR, etc. TC IN terminal terminal 1 Set to [VIDEO OUT] in the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [TC OUTPUT REF].
Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data rr When the camera recording format is 480i/576i Camera usage conditions Camera settings Genlock input and camera output phase Image and standard signals supplied externally SDI VIDEO Genlock input SD (480i/576i) [GL PHASE] Disabled SDI output (HD) None Video output and SDI output (SD) l Time code output l Setting and displaying the counter When the counter display is set by using the button, the counter value is displayed on the time code d
Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Convenient shooting functions Scan reverse shooting Set [ON] in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] → [SCAN REVERSE] to display and record the image in vertically or horizontally reverse. Zebra patterns display The camera can display two types of zebra patterns. When the switch of the viewfinder is set to , the zebra pattern currently set in the menu is displayed.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions @@NOTE tt It is not displayed in the image from the , , and terminals. It can be displayed in the image of the terminal when the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [HDMI OUT SIGNAL] is set to [VF]. Displaying frame marker Displays when [ON] is set in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FRAME MARK]. Set the angle of view in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FRAME SIG].
Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Confirmation of return video signal in the viewfinder The return video signal input to the terminal can be checked in the viewfinder while the // button or the button on the lens is held down. To operate this function, select [SDI IN] in the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [SDI OUT2/IN SEL], and assign [CAM RET] to the button to be used with the main menu → [USER SW].
Chapter 5 Playback Data including additional information such as images, audio, text memo, and metadata that are created from one shooting are saved as a clip. You can play back and edit clips with the camera.
Chapter 5 Playback — Normal and variable speed playback Normal and variable speed playback Playback of clips can be performed on the thumbnail screen. To display the thumbnail screen, press the button. rr Normal speed playback Color playback images can be viewed on the viewfinder by pressing the button.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a group of data created from one shooting session, which includes additional information such as images, audio, text memo, and metadata that are created from one shooting. The following operations can be performed while viewing the clip thumbnails displayed in the viewfinder. ffPlay back, delete, copy, or restore clips.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations ff[AUTH NG CARD] Indicates that the card is a microP2 memory card which cannot authenticate a CPS password. (Gray): Displayed in gray when a storage device is not connected. (White): Displayed in white when a storage device can be used. (Yellow): Displayed in yellow when the thumbnails of clips in the storage device are displayed. (Red): Displayed in red when a storage device is connected but cannot be used.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations 14 Text memo indicator Displayed for clips with text memo data attached. 15 Edit copied clip indicator Displayed for the edit copied clip. 16 Wide clip indicator Displayed for clips recorded with the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, it does not accompany clips in HD format. 17 Incomplete clip indicator Displayed when clips are saved across multiple P2 cards and either of the P2 cards is not inserted in a card slot.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Setting thumbnail screen display You can customize the thumbnail screen according to usage. Setting example for thumbnail screen ([INDICATOR]) 1 Select [THUMBNAIL SETUP] in the main menu → [CLIP]. The thumbnail setting items ([INDICATOR], [DATA DISPLAY], [THUMBNAIL SIZE], [PB POSITION], [PROPERTY DISP.], [THUMBNAIL INFO.], [TEXT MEMO IND]) are displayed. For details, refer to “Setting items that display properties” (page 115).
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations 3 Press the button to enter the item menu. (Fig. 2) The selected item has a check mark on it. 4 Press the button. Pressing the button will check unchecked items and uncheck items that are already checked. @@NOTE tt Property items can be displayed by selecting [SMALL] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [THUMBNAIL SETUP] → [THUMBNAIL SIZE]. tt A maximum of six items can be displayed at the same time.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations @@NOTE tt You can attach a shot mark during recording. tt Add shot marks after recording stops to attach the shot mark to the most recently recorded clip. For details, refer to “Shot mark recording function” (page 78). tt When adding a shot mark to or deleting the shot mark from a clip recorded across multiple P2 cards, do this with all these P2 cards inserted into card slots. Text memo You can add text memos during recording or playback.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations 2 Move the cursor over the text memo to be deleted and press the button. 3 Select [DELETE] in the main menu → [CLIP]. 4 Use the cursor buttons to select [YES]. This deletes the text memo. Using a text memo to divide a clip and copy the necessary portion 1 Perform steps 1 to 2 in “Playing back from the text memo position” (page 117) to select the desired text memo in a clip. 2 Move the cursor over the text memo to be copied and press the button.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations @@NOTE tt Incomplete clip indicators will remain displayed when only some clips are reconnected, unless all the constituent clips of the original clip are reconnected. Copying clips Selected clips can be copied to a P2 card in the desired slot, a connected USB storage device, or an FTP server. 1 Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor over the clip to be copied, and press the button to select the clip.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations *2 When entering [MEMO], make sure to enter [TEXT]. It is not possible to record only [PERSON] (the person inputting the memo), or [OFFSET] (the recording position). @@NOTE tt Files which were not edited by P2 Viewer Plus are displayed as [UNKNOWN DATA!] and may not be readable. Loading clip metadata (metadata upload) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Insert the SD memory card that contains the clip metadata (metadata upload file).
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations rr [TYPE1] (factory settings) Status of clip metadata [USER CLIP NAME] to be recorded When clip metadata has been loaded Uploaded data When no clip metadata has been loaded, or when setting disables recording of loaded clip metadata Same as [GLOBAL CLIP ID] rr [TYPE2] Status of clip metadata [USER CLIP NAME] to be recorded When clip metadata has been loaded Uploaded data + [COUNT] value* When no clip metadata has been loaded, or when setting disables recor
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted in the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera, perform the following operation. 1 Select [FORMAT] in the main menu → [CLIP]. ffSelect [SD CARD], and press the button. ffSelect [EXIT] when you do not wish to format the card. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select [YES]. The SD memory card is formatted.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Modifying recorded clip metadata Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Display the metadata details window for the clip to be modified on the clip properties screen. 2 Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on the item to be modified. (Fig. 1) The items of the metadata with the gray buttons in background can be modified. 3 Press the button. Information about keyboard operation is the same as “Checking and modifying uploaded metadata” (page 120).
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations rr When [USED] is selected 1 2 5 3 4 Fig. 1 1 Write-protected mark The 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. The following displays may also appear, depending on the card status. [FORMAT ERROR!]: An unformatted P2 card is inserted.
Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations 2) Open the thumbnail screen and select [LOAD] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY] → [CPS PASSWORD]. The password file list is displayed. 3) Select the file to be used and press the button. ffWhen loading of the CPS password has succeeded, the message [LOADING PASSWORD COMPLETED!] is displayed. ffWhen loading of the CPS password has failed, a warning message is displayed. For an explanation of warnings, refer to “Warning system” (page 213).
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 from the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] → [SD CARD PROPERTY]. Item Content of display [SD STANDARD] Indicates whether an SD memory card is formatted according to the SD/SDHC/SDXC standard.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure Setting menu structure Menu types and how to open them Menu type Use How to open [USER MENU] In the main menu → [USER MENU SEL], you can select the desired items and pages and register to [USER MENU]. You can select them depending on the purpose or frequency of use to make a unique menu structure. For details, refer to “Setting [USER MENU]” (page 130). Displayed by pressing the
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, submenu, and setting item menu. Set data are written and saved in the internal memory of the camera. This section describes main menu operations. Main menu operation is the same as the other menus except when opening the menu screen.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu display 3 Press the jog dial button (or the button). ffThe confirmation screen is displayed depending on the menu item. Select the process using the cursor buttons (`/{/Y/I), and press the button. A checkmark is placed in front of the set item. ffIn some menus, a screen for setting value is displayed on the menu screen (Fig. 3) or at the bottom of the screen (Fig. 4). ffIn some menus, a message is displayed if a menu cannot be executed.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [SCENE FILE] Configure the settings regarding scene files. This menu is used to set fine image quality settings of the camera images, select scene files, and read/write scene file data to the internal memory. These menu items cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. Item Description of settings [NAME EDIT] Edits the name of the scene file selected in the scene file menu.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SKIN TONE DTL C] 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 the skin tone detail. [SKIN TONE DTL C] can be used alone or used in combination with [SKIN TONE DTL A] and [SKIN TONE DTL B].
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [COLOR TEMP Bch SETTING] Description of settings [B Gain] Displays the Bch output when the switch is at the position and automatic white balance is working, or when it is preset. Also, in automatic white balance operation, the color can be changed on the Bch axis by changing the output of Bch.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [R‑Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between red and magenta. [−63]…[63] ffFactory setting: [0] [Mg (SAT)] Corrects magenta color saturation. [−63]…[63] ffFactory setting: [0] [Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the magenta hue. [−63]…[63] ffFactory setting: [0] [Mg‑B (SAT)] Corrects the color saturation between magenta and blue. [−63]…[63] ffFactory setting: [0] [Mg‑B (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between magenta and blue.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [Yl‑R‑R (PHASE)] Description of settings Corrects the hue between “colors between yellow and red” and red. [−63]…[63] ffFactory setting: [0] [MASTER PED] Sets the master pedestal. [−200]…[200] ffFactory setting: [16] [RGB BLACK CONTROL [R PED] SETTING] Sets the Rch pedestal level. [−100]…[100] ffFactory setting: [0] [G PED] Sets the Gch pedestal level. [−100]…[100] ffFactory setting: [0] [B PED] Sets the Bch pedestal level.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [HI‑COLOR SW] Turns the mode that expands the color dynamic range [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] [HI‑COLOR LVL] Selects the level of the mode that expands the color dynamic range. [1]…[32] ffFactory setting: [16] [WHITE CLIP SETTING] [WHITE CLIP] Turns the white clip function [ON]/[OFF]. This enables the [WHITE CLIP LVL] setting value when the function is [ON].
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SETUP] Sets the setup level of 480i video signals. [0%], [7.5%A] [SHOOTING MODE] Sets the shooting mode according to the shooting environment. [NORMAL]: Selects the shooting mode for an environment at normal brightness. [HIGH SENS.]: Selects high-sensitivity. (Appropriate when shooting in a dark environment.) The viewfinder shows [H.SENS.].
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [ATW TARGET R] Finely adjusts the Rch output for convergence with auto tracking white balance operation. [−10]…[10] ffFactory setting: [0] [ATW TARGET B] Finely adjusts the Bch output for convergence with auto tracking white balance operation. [−10]…[10] ffFactory setting: [0] [W.BAL PRESET] Sets the color temperature to be assigned to the position of the switch.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [RECORDING SETUP] These are various types of setting items when performing camera recording and playback. Select the recording format. Item Description of settings [REC MEDIA] Selects the slot for the media to be recorded. [microP2]: Uses microP2 memory cards (slots 1 and 2). [P2]: Uses P2 memory card (card slot 3). ffFactory setting: [microP2] [FILE SPLIT] Selects the split method of the recording file.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [QoS MAX RATE] Sets the maximum bitrate for video data when the QoS is operating. This setting is used when the streaming distribution is started from the operation of the camera. This can be set when [CAMERA] is selected in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START TRIGGER]. [256Kbps], [512Kbps], [1Mbps], [1.5Mbps], [2.5Mbps], [3.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [REPOSITION] Selects a clip to be displayed on the thumbnail screen. [ALL CLIP]: Displays all clips as thumbnails. [SAME FORMAT CLIPS]: Displays only the clips recorded in the same format as the system format as thumbnails. Clips recorded in the same format means that each item of [LINE&FREQ], [REC FORMAT], and [AUDIO SMPL RES] in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] matches the current setting status. Example) [1080‑59.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [THUMBNAIL SETUP] [STORAGE COPY SETUP] Description of settings [INDICATOR] Selects an item to display and press the button. Checked items are displayed. When [ALL HIDE] is selected, other items cannot be selected. [ALL HIDE]: Hides all indicators. [MARKER]: Displays the shot mark indicator. [TEXT MEMO]: Displays the text memo indicator. [WIDE]: Displays the wide indicator. [PROXY]: Displays the proxy indicator.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [AUDIO SETUP] Configure the settings regarding audio input/output. Item [INPUT SETTING] [RECORDING CH SETTING] Description of settings [FRONT MIC POWER] Selects the phantom power of the front microphone. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] [FRONT MIC LVL] Sets the level of an external microphone connected to the terminal. Enabled only when a microphone is connected.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [OUTPUT SETTING] Description of settings [LIMITER CH3] Enables/disables the limiter for audio channel 3. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [OFF] [LIMITER CH4] Enables/disables the limiter for audio channel 4. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [OFF] [HEADROOM] Sets the headroom (standard level). [18dB], [20dB] ffFactory setting: [20dB] [TEST TONE] Outputs rated level 1 kHz tone signal according to the reference level.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [GENLOCK SETTING] [DOWNCON SETTING] Description of settings [GL PHASE] When in HD (1080P, 1080i, 720P) mode, selects the output signal of phase to be locked to the signal input to the terminal. [HD SDI]: Locks the HD SDI output signal to genlock input. [COMPOSITE]: Locks the down-converted composite output signal (480i or 576i signal from terminal) to genlock input.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] Sets entering/exiting of the playlist edit mode. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [OFF] [IP REMOTE] [ENABLE]: Enables remote control with IP connection. [DISABLE]: Disables remote control with IP connection. ffFactory setting: [DISABLE] [USER ACCOUNT] Sets the user account name. [ACCOUNT LIST] Displays the currently set user account name. Registering of new accounts, deleting accounts, or changing password can also be performed.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [WIRELESS PROPERTY] [4G/LTE PROPERTY] Description of settings [SUBNET MASK] Sets the subnet mask when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP]. ffFactory setting: [255.255.255.0] [DEFAULT GATEWAY] Sets the default gateway when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP]. ffFactory setting: [192.168.0.254] [PRIMARY DNS] Sets the primary DNS server when [DISABLE] is selected in [DHCP]. ffFactory setting: [0.0.0.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [NETWORK TOOLS] Description of settings [LOG DISPLAY] Displays the connection log. [STATUS DISPLAY] Displays the network status. [INITIALIZE] Restores the network setting status to the factory settings. [PING] Checks network connection using PING commands. [DISPLAY SETUP] Configure the settings for the details to be displayed in the viewfinder. These menu items cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [BATTERY] Turns the battery charge level indicator [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] [REC DURING UPLOAD] Selects [ON]/[OFF] of the rec during upload status display. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] [STREAMING] Selects [ON]/[OFF] of the status display indicating the distribution status of the streaming video. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] [OTHER DISPLAY] Sets display details of other information.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [REC MODE] Displays/hides simultaneous recording mode display. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] [PROXY] Displays/hides proxy information. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] [EVF DETAIL] Adjusts the contour of the video in the viewfinder to make it easier to focus. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [OFF] [EVF PEAK LEVEL] Adjusts the peaking level of the viewfinder.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [HYTRON140 NEAR END] Description of settings Selects the near end voltage in steps of 0.1 V when [HYTRON140] is selected in the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP] → [BATTERY SELECT]. This item is enabled when [BATTERY MODE] is set to [MANUAL]. [12.0V]…[15.0V] ffFactory setting: [13.1V] [DIONIC HC NEAR END] Selects the near end voltage in steps of 0.1 V when [DIONIC HC] is selected in the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP] → [BATTERY SELECT].
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [ENDURA STAT NEAR END] Selects the near end percent value. When the battery charge level percentage cannot be detected, this will follow the near end voltage value set for [TYPE A]. [4%], [5%], [6%], [7%], [8%], [9%], [10%], [12%], [14%], [16%], [18%], [20%] ffFactory setting: [5%] If a battery whose remaining charge is displayed in units of 10% is used, the setting value and actual near end warning may vary slightly.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item [MIC] [MENU INITIALIZE] Description of settings Sets the microphone level when INCOM is used connected directly with AG‑BS300P/AG‑BS300E. This can be set when the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] → [INCOM] is set to [ON]. [−6dB], [−3dB], [0dB], [3dB], [6dB] ffFactory setting: [0dB] Restores the whole setting menu including all scene files (1 to 6) and user files to the factory settings. This cannot be executed in the following cases.
Chapter 6 Menu Operations — [OPTION MENU] list [OPTION MENU] list [AREA SETTING] Select the region in which you use the camera. The following settings can be made on the [AREA SELECT] screen. [NTSC]: Selects an NTSC region other than Japan. [NTSC (J)]: Selects Japan. [PAL]: Selects the PAL region. [AWB PRE CONTROL] Change the output display or output value for the white balance preset value [3200K]. Item Description of settings [R Gain] Displays the output of Rch of preset [3200K].
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation This chapter describes an interface consisting of an LCD display and multiple switches. It enables scene file setting, audio input/output setting, time code setting and so on.
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI basic operations SmartUI basic operations Buttons used with SmartUI HOLD COUNTER TCG LIGHT RESET MONITOR SEL NDF SLAVE P -REC CAM 0 7 E E MEDIA BATT F -10 -18 CH1 A AUDIO -20 -30 CH2 F 1 SETUP dB 2 HOME /REW STOP FF/ PLAY/PAUSE 1 2 3 4 5 THUMBNAIL KEY LOCK 6 SET TOP SHIFT When the camera is turned on, the [HOME] screen is displayed. The status of the [HOME] screen at previous start-up is retained.
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu structure SmartUI menu structure HOME CAM AUDIO SETUP CAMERA AUDIO SETUP CAM AUDIO SETUP – 157 – CAM01 : STATUS CAM02 : SCENE FILE AUD01 : LEVEL AUD02 : INPUT AUD03 : MONI SET01 : TC/UB SET02 : MON OUT SELECT SET03 : MON OUT SETUP SET04 : LCD
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu operation overview SmartUI menu operation overview HOME HOLD COUNTER TCG[R] RESET MONITOR SEL NDF R-RUN 0 E E MEDIA BATT F -10 -18 CH1 A LIGHT HOLD CAM TCG[R] -30 CH2 1 2 RESET MONITOR SEL NDF R-RUN 0 AUDIO -10 -18 CH1:REAR E F CH2:REAR CH3:REAR BATT E F CH4:REAR MEDIA -20 F COUNTER SETUP dB STOP FF/ PLAY/PAUSE HOLD CAM TCG[R] -30 1 2 COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT NDF R-RUN CAM 0 AUDIO -20 HOME /REW LIGHT E SETUP d
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list SmartUI menu list [CAMERA] screen [CAM01:STATUS] Displays the camera image related status. 1 2 3 4 CAMO1:STATUS CAC ACTIVE MF 64 Z467 SPOT F5.6 P3200K 25P 1/60.0 12dB 5 6 7 8 1 Chromatic aberration compensation function Displays whether the chromatic aberration compensation function is activated. Displayed only when the lens that supports the chromatic aberration compensation function is attached.
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button button Setting details and setting value [+] Increases the audio volume value of audio channel 2. button [RST] Resets the audio volume of audio channel 1/2 to the user-preset value. Press this button for three seconds to save the current audio volume values of audio channel 1/2 as the user-preset values. The user-preset position is indicated as the down arrow ↓ on the audio volume display.
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button button button Setting details and setting value [LVL] Selects the method to adjust the recording level for audio channel 4. The setting contents are the same as audio channel 1. [CH1/2] Toggles the audio input setting screen between CH1/CH2. Setting contents that switch in coordination are the same as the [AUD01:LEVEL] screen.
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [TC_MD] Selects the advance setting mode for the built-in time code generator. button [F‑RUN] Use this function to advance the time code continuously, regardless of the P2 card recording operation. Set to this position to, for example, set the time code to the current time or externally lock the time code. [R‑RUN] Use this function to advance the time code only during recording.
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation — SmartUI menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value [D.CON] Sets the aspect for the down-conversion output signal in the HD mode. This item is not displayed in the SD mode. button [CROP] Side-crop mode (Crops the left and right edges.) [L.BOX] Letterbox mode (Adds black bands at the top and bottom of the image.) [SQU] Squeeze mode (Squeezes images horizontally.) ffFactory setting: [L.
Chapter 8 Display Details displayed on the viewfinder are described.
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display Screen status display The viewfinder displays not only the video, but also the messages that indicate the camera settings and operation status, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra patterns, and other information. Configuration of status display on screen The screen displayed in normal status is displayed as shown below. TCG 12 : 34 : 56 : 28 mP2 P- 1 5 9 9 min . V 2 1 9 9 min 36dB CH1 CH2 MF 9 9 . 9 f t F 5 . 6 +9 9 Z 9 9 .
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display ff[UBG]: User bits value During playback, [UBR] is displayed. ff[VUBG]: User bits value of VITC During playback, [VUBR] is displayed. @@NOTE tt Display status of the counter value is held even when the power is turned off. tt For [TCG] and [UBG], if they are locked to the input signal from the terminal, [TCG] and [UBG] are displayed in white letters with outlines. tt The time code during playback with 24PN is displayed converted into 30 frames.
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display 10 Remote control display in an IP connection The remote control status in an IP connection is displayed when main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [NETWORK FUNC] → [IP REMOTE] is set to [ENABLE]. ff[IP REMOTE] (flashing): Displayed during connection waiting status in an IP connection. ff[IP REMOTE] (illuminated): Displayed when remote control is possible in an IP connection.
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display 24 Zoom position display Displays the zoom position from [Z000] (maximum wide angle) to [Z999] (maximum zoom). Note, however, that this item is not displayed in the case of lenses without a zoom position return even if it is set to be displayed. When a serial lens is connected, the display unit can be changed in main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [ZOOM/FOCUS]. 25 Focus control information display Displays the focus control information from [99] to [00].
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display ff[P‑]*2: Pre-recording *1 *2 Even if the display is set to [OFF], only [REC], [START], and [END] are displayed. Also, when pre-recording, loop recording, interval recording, or one-shot recording is set, it is displayed. Displayed when [INTERVAL], [ONE SHOT], or [LOOP] is set in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [RECORDING], or when [ON] is set in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [PRE REC].
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display No Item Shooting Playback : CHK>: : [OTHER DISPLAY] [ALL] [PARTIAL] [USER] 6 Recording format display l l l — l — l 7 Letterbox recording display l — l — l — l 8 Streaming mode status display l — l — — — — 9 Network mode status display l — l — — — — 10 Remote control display in an IP connection l — l — —*1 —*1 —*1 —*1 11 USER button information display l
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display [FUNCTION] screen Displays the video output status and information of the recording media. Item [SDI OUT] Description — [TYPE] Displays the format of the signal output from the terminal by [HD‑SDI]/ [SD‑SDI]. [CHAR] Displays the superimposition status of characters selected in the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [SDI OUT1 CHAR] by [ON]/[OFF]. — Displays the status of the P2 card inserted in the card slot, remaining capacity, and total used capacity.
Chapter 8 Display — Screen status display Item [CAC MODE] [CONNECT LENS TYPE] [SELECT FILE TITLE] [CAC WARNING] Description Displays the operation mode of CAC. ff[AUTO]: The CAC file is automatically selected. Displays the lens ID of the currently connected digital lens. Displays the title and the file version of the CAC file currently used in the operation. The CAC file can be set in the main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.]. Displays a warning when operation of CAC has stopped.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices This chapter describes the external devices that can be connected to the camera.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to video equipment/monitor Connecting to video equipment/monitor Video equipment or monitor can be connected as shown in the following figure. Audio pin cable*1 Video equipment/monitor HDMI cable*2 BNC cable (composite/SDI)*3 *1 *2 *3 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, using Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the terminal Connection through the terminal 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 USB cable (optional) USB-B Computer Fig. 1 terminal (device) 1 Connect the USB cable to the terminal (device). (Fig.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the terminal 3 Set [ON] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE]. ffThe camera is switched to the USB host mode. ffDuring USB host mode, [USB STORAGE CONNECTED] is displayed in the center of the viewfinder. If the USB connection is being moved or the hard disk drive is not connected properly, [USB STORAGE CONNECTING...] is displayed. 4 Press the button. ffThe thumbnail screen is displayed.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the terminal Available functions Format *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 Storage device type [TYPE S] [P2STORE] [FAT] [OTHER] l — l l*5 P2 memory card, or microP2 memory card with 32 GB or lower microP2 memory cards that exceed 32 GB Playback from the storage device cannot be performed on the camera. Import the contents to the P2 card before playing back.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the terminal 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. You cannot perform copying once the capacity of the storage device is exceeded. Fig.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the terminal tt To copy to a [TYPE S] storage device, one or more partitions are required. You can either format the storage device to [FAT] or perform copying after creating a partition through the export process. tt To cancel the copy process, use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on [CANCEL] and press the button. On the [CANCEL] confirmation message that appears, select [YES] and press the button.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the terminal tt The remaining free space of the corresponding partition can be checked in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY] → [FREE CAP. OF PARTITION]. 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.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the terminal 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. 1 Open the explorer screen. Partitions or folders are displayed in a list.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the terminal [FREE CAP.]: Remaining storage device capacity @@NOTE tt You can change the thumbnail screen display if necessary. tt The 1001st clips onwards are not displayed. Displaying clip information You can display metadata of clips saved in a storage device. The procedure to display is the same as that of the P2 card clip properties. 1 In the storage device thumbnail screen, move the cursor to the target clip.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ‑RC10G) Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ‑RC10G) ffConnect the remote control unit AJ‑RC10G (optional) to remote-control some functions. ffWhen you connect AJ‑RC10G and set the switches of the camera and AJ‑RC10G to , the camera automatically enters the remote control mode. ffRemove AJ‑RC10G, or ensure the AJ‑RC10G switch is to release remote control mode.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ‑RC10G) rr Menu Item Description [BLACK] ff1st level: [RPED] [GPED] [BPED] ff2nd level: [BLACK-VR-CONTROL] ff3rd level: [BLACK-VR-MODE] ff4th level: [BLACK-VR-RANGE] [WHITE] ff1st level: [RGAIN] [BGAIN] ff4th level: [GAIN-VR-MODE] ff5th level: [GAIN-VR-RANGE] [KNEE] ff3rd level: [WCLIP] [WCLIPLVL] [SHUTTER] ff1st level: [MODE] [SPED] [ACTION] The variable range of [SPED] when [FIX] is selected in [MODE] varies depen
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G) Connecting to the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G) ffConnect the extension control unit AG‑EC4G (optional) to remote-control some functions. ffWhen you connect AG‑EC4G and set the switches of the camera and AG‑EC4G to , the camera automatically enters the remote control mode. ffRemove AG‑EC4G, or ensure the AG‑EC4G switch is to release remote control mode.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G) Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G) You can remote control some functions by connecting the remote operation panel AK‑HRP200G (optional) to the camera's terminal or terminal.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G) Clip linking in one-clip recording cannot end from the AK‑HRP200G. You can only perform the operation from the camera. @@NOTE tt During recording, the tally/call button () in AK‑HRP200G lights in red.
Chapter 9 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. For the setting for network connection, refer to “Setting for connection with P2 ROP application” (page 201). For details on operation of the P2 ROP application, refer to the help file for P2 ROP application.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting the base station (AG‑BS300P/AG‑BS300E) Connecting the base station (AG‑BS300P/AG‑BS300E) It can be used as an extension system by directly connecting to the base station AG‑BS300P/AG‑BS300E (optional). The camera can be controlled by connecting the extension control unit AG‑EC4G, the remote control unit AJ‑RC10G, or the remote operation panel AK‑HRP200G to the terminal of AG‑BS300.
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting the base station (AG‑BS300P/AG‑BS300E) rr Relay cable specification (connection example when the INCOM head set is 5-pin connector) Manufacturer Parts No. HA216P-3S (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) Manufacturer Parts No. HA216P-5S (71) (Hirose Electric Co.
Chapter 10 Network Connection This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network connection Network connection The camera can be connected to the network via wireless LAN, wired LAN, or 4G/LTE. For details on wireless modules that can be connected, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ To use wireless LAN, attach AJ‑WM30/AJ‑WM50 (optional) to the terminal (sub-host). To use wired LAN, connect a LAN cable to the terminal on the rear side.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Preparing for connection Preparing for connection For the wireless module AJ‑WM30/AJ‑WM50 Connect the wireless module AJ‑WM30/AJ‑WM50 (optional) to the camera. Wireless module fixing part Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Wireless module fixing part Fig. 4 Fig. 3 1 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) 2 Remove the wireless module fixing part from the camera. (Fig. 2) The wireless module fixing part is secured with a screw. 3 Securely attach the wireless module to the terminal (sub-host).
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Preparing for connection For wireless module other than AJ‑WM30/AJ‑WM50 Connect the wireless module other than AJ‑WM30/AJ‑WM50 (optional) to the camera. Turn off the power of the camera before connecting or disconnecting the wireless module. terminal (sub-host) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Gap on the cover Fig. 3 Wireless module Fig. 4 Fig. 5 1 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) 2 Attach the USB 2.0 extension cable to the terminal (sub-host). (Fig.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Preparing for connection For wired LAN Connect a LAN cable. LAN cable (optional) 1 Connect the LAN cable to the terminal on the rear side.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings Network settings To use wireless LAN or wired LAN, configuration of each setting is required. Configure the settings according to the function to use. When the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [STORAGE], the network function cannot be used. Wireless LAN settings This section describes the settings to connect the camera to mobile devices (iPad/iPhone), computers, or wireless access point via wireless LAN.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings [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, the DNS server value which is acquired externally is overwritten. When the value is [0.0.0.0], the server is not set.) [SECONDARY DNS]: Secondary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings tt If you do not use default gateway and DNS, set them to [0.0.0.0]. tt DHCP and DNS may not function properly depending on the network environment. tt A maximum of 20 connections are saved in the connection history. When this number is exceeded, the oldest entries are deleted. tt The status of SSID connection destination list is current at the time the list was displayed and is not automatically refreshed.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network settings [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]) 2 Select [LAN] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [NETWORK SEL]. 3 Configure the settings of wired LAN of your computer. (For Windows) Display [Properties] in [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and configure the settings.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function Network function P2 browser function settings Starting application (P2 Browser) from web browser After completing the network connection with your mobile device or computer, start the browser of the mobile device or computer, and then start the application (P2 Browser). Fig. 1 1 Select [BROWSE] or [BROWSE (+CTRL)] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [NETWORK FUNC] → [HTTP SERVER]. P2 browser function is enabled.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function P2 playlist edit function setting Starting application (P2 Playlist Editor) from web browser After completing the network connection with your mobile device or computer, start the browser of the mobile device or computer, and then start the application (P2 Playlist Editor). Fig. 1 1 Select [ON] in main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [NETWORK FUNC] → [PLAYLIST]. Changes the mode to the playlist edit mode.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function iPad setting Refer to the help file of P2 ROP application. @@NOTE tt To connect an iPad to the camera via wireless LAN, the following information of the camera is required. - User account name - Password - IP address (it is not necessary to set IP address when the camera’s main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [WIRELESS PROPERTY] → [DHCP SERVER] is set to [ENABLE]).
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Network function 2 Configure the network settings of the camera. 1) Select [INTERNAL] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [SETTING DATA]. 2) Set each item in accordance with the connection destination in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [STREAMING SETTING]. [SERVER ADDR.]: Sets the IP address of the connection destination. [RTSP PORT]: Sets the RTSP port number of the connection destination.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Using FTP client function To use the FTP client function, network configuration (wireless LAN, wired LAN) 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.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function 2 After checking the status, press the button. The setting menu screen returns. @@NOTE tt The status information is not updated in real-time. To view the most recent data, perform the procedure again. tt If [ENABLE] is set in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [LAN PROPERTY] → [DHCP] or in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [WIRELESS PROPERTY] → [DHCP], IP address and other necessary information are assigned automatically.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function tt Depending on the FTP server and the connection environment, error messages may not be displayed correctly. tt To discontinue the connection procedure, press the button. tt If an error occurs, perform the operation again. tt An error may occur when a network operation is performed immediately after inserting a LAN cable or connecting via wireless LAN, or when an operation is performed again immediately after cancelling the previous operation.
Chapter 10 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. 1 Move the cursor to the target clip on the FTP thumbnail screen. The detailed information of a clip can be displayed and checked on the screen. 2 Select [CLIP PROPERTY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY].
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Using FTP client function tt Proxy recording clip only write-backs to an SD memory card is possible. Refer to “Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card (import)” (page 208) for the writing back procedure. This function cannot be used in normal applications such as playback and metadata editing only for proxy recording clips that do not include images and sounds of the main recording.
Chapter 10 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: ffAutomatic transfer mode: After the rec during upload function is enabled, uploads recorded clips automatically in order. ffManual selection mode: Uploads clips selected beforehand.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Rec during upload function 3 Select [DISABLE] in the camera’s main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [AUTO COPY]. 4 Select the clips to transfer by selecting the main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY] → [FTP] or [FTP(PROXY)] from the thumbnail screen. (Fig. 1) Selected clips are registered in the upload list, and transferred automatically.
Chapter 10 Network Connection — Rec during upload function 2 Perform one of the following operations. ffTo delete an item, select [DELETE] with the control stick. ffTo cancel upload, select [CANCEL] with the control stick. ffTo re-transfer an item, select [RETRY] with the control stick. ffTo delete all items, press the button and the button simultaneously. The confirmation screen is displayed, so select [YES] using the control stick.
Chapter 11 Maintenance Maintenance and error messages of the camera are described.
Chapter 11 Maintenance — Warning system Warning system If an error is detected immediately after the camera is turned on or during operation, the viewfinder, lamp, and tally lamp indicate the error. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error codes Error code Display Description Behavior and cause [E‑30] [TURN POWER OFF] [P2 CARD] An error occurred in the camera built-in memory because the P2 card being accessed was ejected.
Chapter 11 Maintenance — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause [PROXY ERROR] An error occurred in the internal proxy module. ffThe current operation will continue. ffTurn off the camera and turn on it again to check the recording and playback. If the error continues to occur, please consult your dealer. [PROXY REC WARNING] A proxy data recording error occurred. ffThe current operation will continue. ffTurn off the camera and turn on it again to check the recording and playback.
Chapter 11 Maintenance — Warning system During thumbnail and menu operation Display Description Behavior and cause [AUTHENTICATION ERROR!] Manual authentication failed. Enter the correct password. [CANNOT ACCESS!] Data cannot be accessed due to a content defect or some other reason. Ensure the health of the media and the clips. [CANNOT CHANGE!] For a clip with the mark, where a thumbnail cannot be generated, the thumbnail cannot be modified in the text memo position.
Chapter 11 Maintenance — Warning system During USB host mode 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 STORAGE DEVICE TO FAT] The partition that can copy clips does not exist on the storage device. Reformat in FAT format, or export the P2 card to create a partition.
Chapter 11 Maintenance — Updating the camera firmware Updating the camera firmware Check the version of the camera in the main menu → [DIAGNOSTIC] → [VERSION], access the latest information on the firmware from the website described in NOTE, and then download the firmware as needed. @@NOTE tt 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: http://pro-av.panasonic.
Chapter 12 Specification This chapter describes the specifications of this product.
Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 348 mm (13 23/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC e 12 V (11.0 V – 17.0 V) Power consumption 19 W (body only, 1080/60i, AVC‑Intra 100 standard recording status, LCD ON) 58 W (with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal) indicates safety information.
Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Slow shutter speed ff60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 sec. ff30p mode: 1/15 sec. ff24p mode: 1/12 sec. ff50i/50p mode: 1/12.5, 1/25 sec. ff25p mode: 1/12.5 sec. Synchro scan shutter ff60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 – 1/1/249.8 sec. ff30p mode: 1/30.0 – 1/1/249.8 sec. ff24p mode: 1/24.0 – 1/1/249.8 sec. ff50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 – 1/250.0 sec. ff25p mode: 1/25.0 – 1/250.0 sec. Shutter open angle Configurable between 3 deg and 360.0 deg (in 0.
Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Digital video Sampling frequency ffAVC‑Intra 100/AVC‑LongG 25/AVC‑LongG 12 (1080p) Y: 148.3516 MHz, PB/PR: 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) Y: 148.5000 MHz, PB/PR: 74.2500 MHz (50 Hz) ffAVC‑Intra 100/AVC‑LongG 50/AVC‑LongG 25/AVC‑LongG 12/DVCPRO HD Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250 MHz (50 Hz) ffDVCPRO50 Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz ffDVCPRO Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.
Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Audio input/output
Chapter 12 Specification — Details of the connector signals Details of the connector signals DC IN 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) @@NOTE tt Make sure that the polarity of the external power supply is correct. FRONT MIC IN 1 GND 2 AUDIO IN (H) 3 AUDIO IN (C) Panasonic Parts No.: K1AY103A0001 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16PRM-3SG (72) (Hirose Electric Co.
Chapter 12 Specification — Details of the connector signals VF 1 UNREG-12V 2 UNREG-12V DC 12 V power supply DC 12 V power supply 3 A9.
Chapter 12 Specification — Details of the connector signals Wireless microphone receiver interface 1 CH-1 SHIELD GND 2 CH-1 HOT Audio input from the wireless microphone receiver: CH1 HOT 3 CH-1 COLD Audio input from the wireless microphone receiver: CH1 COLD 4 GND GND 5 UNREG +12 V Power supply to the wireless microphone receiver 6 RX ON Power remote output to the wireless microphone receiver 7 RF WARN RF warning input from the wireless microphone receiver 8 RM5 Not used 9 RM4 Not
Index Index A Focus assist color display 59 Focus bar display 59 Adjusting image quality 70 Formatting [AREA SETTING] 154 P2 card 121 ATW 62 SD memory card 92, 122 [AUD01:LEVEL] 159 Storage device 177 [AUD02:INPUT] 160 Frame marker 108 [AUD03:MONI] 161 Front microphone 37 Audio input 69 FTP client function 204 [AUDIO SETUP] 143 Audio the recording level 69 G Auto tracking white balance 62 Gamma function 72 [AWB PRE CONTROL] 154 Genlock 96 B
Index Write protect 48 U Playback 111 USB 175 Pre-recording 74 Device mode 175 Properties 122 Host mode 175 Proxy recording 85 User bits 101 USER button 67 User data 92 Rain cover 40 [USER MENU SEL] 153 RB gain control function 71 [USER SW] 137 Rec during upload function 209 Recording check function 78 V Recording format 84 Variable speed playback 111 Recording functions 74 Viewfinder [RECORDING SETUP] 139 Screen display 165 Remote control
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