Panasonic AG-HMR10P Bedienungsanleitung

Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Recording Preparation Description of parts Before use This product is eligible for the A VCCAM 3 Y ear Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 7. Operating Instructions Memory Card Portable Recorder Model No. AG-HMR10P Model No. AG-HMR10E S0809S0 -M VQT2H54(E) Before operating this product, please rea[...]

2 CA UTION RISK OF ELECT RIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “da[...]

3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat so[...]

4 indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULL Y . This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suit[...]

5 indicates safety information. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HMR10P T rade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, NJ07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & T elevision Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC [...]

EMC NO TICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APP ARA TUS 1. Applicable standar ds and operating en vir onment (AG-HMR10E) The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103- 2 1996.1 1, and • electromagn etic environments E1 , E2, E3 and E 4 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standar ds <1> Per[...]

*1: Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/regions. *2: Not all models eligible for extend ed warranty coverage. *3: The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country/region. *4: Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty. Purchase AVCCAM product Register online within 1 month “Registrat[...]

8 EU The SDHC logo is a trademark. ● The miniSD logo is a trademark. ● “A VCHD” and the “A VCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ● Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and[...]

9 Using the portable recorder This memory card portable recorder is an A VCCAM recording and playback device that is compact and can be powered by a battery . It is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot, a 3.5-inch LCD monitor , and a wide range of input and output terminals, such as SDI, HDMI, USB 2.0 and CAMERA (for connecting the AG-HCK10G option[...]

10 Playing SD Memory Card content 3 Playback on the portable recorder ’ s LCD monitor (Page 58) Content (video/audio) that is shot with an A VCCAM camera-recorder and recorded onto an SD Memory Card can be played back on-the-spot. A VCCAM camera-recorder 32 SD Memory Card AG-HMR10 (portable recorder) 4 Outputting to an external monitor for playba[...]

11 HD-SDI output 6 Example of system configuration for SDI mode When outputting data in the portable recorder ’ s recording format ■ Select [SDI EE SEL] → [NORMAL] in the [A V OUT SETUP] setup menu. Using the setup menus (Page 29) • HD-SDI input signal External monitor AG-HMR10 (portable recorder) HD-SDI output signal Camera-recorder Data s[...]

12 7 Example of system configuration for CAM mode Camera cable (optional) HD-SDI output signal AG-HMR10 (portable recorder) External monitor AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) Frame sequence information is not output. • S-VITC/UMID information is not output. • Use when performing checks on an external monitor . • Using the portable recorder (co[...]

13 Contents Recording Recording onto an SD Memory Card (REC mode) ........................................... 36 Performing HD-SDI input recording (SDI mode) .................................................. 36 Shooting and recording with a camera (CAM mode) ................................................ 37 Setting the time code ................[...]

14 Playback Clip playback (PB mode) ............................. 58 Thumbnail screen ......................................... 59 Playback settings (PLA Y SETUP)................ 61 Setting the playback format (PB FORMA T) ..... 61 Repeat playback (REPEA T PLA Y) .................. 61 Resume playback (RESUME PLA Y) ............... 62 Setting the sk[...]

15 Precaution for use Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the • sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Be sure to check and set the date, time and time zone. These settings affect the control and playback s[...]

16 Precaution for use (continued) Media that can be used in this unit SD/SDHC Memory Cards can be used in this unit. • It is recommended that you use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards • ∗ of SD speed class 2 or above, or the following Panasonic SD Memory Cards (correct as of October 2009). ∗ Speed class 4 or above is required for recordi[...]

17 SDHC-compatible device This product (SDHC-compatible device) is compatible both with SD Memory Cards and with SDHC • Memory Cards. SDHC Memory Cards may be used with SDHC Memory Card-compatible devices, but cannot be used with devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always check the relevant product’s operating instructions w[...]

18 Operating precautions The portable recorder and SD card become warm during usage. This is not a defect. Do not allow any water to get into the unit when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. Failure to heed this caution will cause the unit • or a card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). The portable recorder should b[...]

Before use 19 Protect the battery terminals. Keep the battery terminals free from dust and foreign matter . If the battery has been inadvertently dropped, check whether its body and terminal area have been deformed. Installing a deformed battery in the unit or in the AC adapter may damage the unit or AC adapter. About the SD Memory Card The memory [...]

20 Battery ∗ AC Adapter AC power supply cables AG-HMR10P AG-HMR10E (For the U.K.) AG-HMR10E (For areas other than the U.K.) DC cable CD-ROM ∗ For part numbers for the battery , see “Optional accessories”. Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories. • Optional accessories Battery • VW-VBG260 (7.2 V , 2640/2500 (typ.[...]

Description of parts Before use AUDIO MON/ADV REC/ PAUSE 21 Operation panel, LCD and system parts Front ■ Rear ■ Side ■ Description of parts Slide stoppers Slide stoppers LCD monitor (Page 32) MENU button (Page 29) POWER button (Page 26) POWER lamp (Page 26) REW button (Pages 29, 44, 58) Indicated by in the operation descriptions. T ally lamp[...]

22 T erminals and system parts Description of parts (continued) SD Memory Card access lamp (Page 27) SD Memory Card slot (Page 33) Card slot cover (Page 33) Card slot cover open button (Page 33) SD card cover (Page 33) Battery release button (Page 25) CAMERA terminal (Page 37) Battery compartment (Page 25) CAMERA terminal cover T erminal covers The[...]

Preparation Description of parts 23 Charging The battery does not come ready charged when the portable recorder is purchased. Charge the battery before use. It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare. 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter . Disconnect the DC cable. (Battery cannot be charged if DC cable is connected.) Insert[...]

24 Charging time and available recording time ■ (Approx.) Battery model V oltage/ capacity Charging time Maximum continuous recording time VW-VBG260 (included) 7.2 V/ 2640/2500 (typ./min.) mAh Approx. 170 minutes SDI recording (SDI mode): Approx. 170 minutes Recording with AG-HCK10G connected (CAM mode): Approx. 70 minutes The figures in the tabl[...]

Preparation 25 Using the battery Installation Insert the battery into the battery compartment of the portable recorder until it clicks into place. Panasonic VW-VBG260 battery may be used with this product. Removal 1 Press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn off the power . Check that the POWER lamp goes off. 2 Remove the battery whil[...]

26 Press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer . The POWER lamp (green) illuminates and the • power turns on. If you press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds • or longer when the power is on, the POWER lamp flashes, the power turns off, and then the lamp goes off. Also, the POWER lamp flashes in the following circumstances. Recording error h[...]

Preparation 27 The tally lamp turns on during recording (red). Also, the tally lamp flashes in the following circumstances. (flashes 4 times per second) Recording error has occurred • Battery has run out • SD Memory Card is full • System frequency has been changed • (flashes once per second) Remaining battery capacity is low • Remaining m[...]

AUDIO MON/ADV REC/ PAUSE AUDIO MON/ADV REC/ PAUSE 28 The portable recorder has 3 operation modes: REC mode, PB mode and PC mode. Press the [MODE] button to change the mode. While the power is off, connect the AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) to the portable recorder with the camera cable (optional), and then press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds o[...]

Preparation 29 Using the setup menus Button operations in the setup menus ■ Sets the selected item or value. Moves to the menu item to the right. For some items, changes the value. Moves to the menu item above. For some items, changes the value. Moves to the menu item on the left. For some items, changes the value. Displays the menu. When the men[...]

30 5 Press the [ENTER] button or to set the item. Press to change the values. Example: Press • to return to the previous menu. 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change any other items. Press the [MENU] button to complete the setting and return to the normal screen. 7 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to change any other settings. Press the [MENU] button to complete the[...]

Preparation 31 Setting the date and time/Recharging the built-in battery/Adjusting the LCD monitor The [CLOCK SET] value in the setup menu is recorded in the content (clip) and affects the thumbnail playback sequence. Before recording, be sure to check and set [CLOCK SET] and [TIME ZONE]. This example shows how to adjust the calendar to 17:20 on Oc[...]

32 1 Press the portable recorder ’s [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn on the power . (Page 26) 2 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 3 Select [DISPLA Y SETUP] → [LCD SET] → [YES], and then press the [ENTER] button. 4 Press to select an item, and then press the [ENTER] button. LCD COLOR LEVEL: Adjusts the colo[...]

Preparation 33 Inserting and removing SD Memory Cards 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Slide the card slot cover open button to the left to open the card slot cover . Recording stops if the card slot cover is • opened during recording. 3 Insert or remove the SD Memory Card. Before removing the SD Memory Card, • ensure that the SD Memory Card access [...]

34 Repairing SD Memory Cards Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect the battery or DC cable while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing, as doing so may damage the SD Memory Card. If you do accidentally remove the SD Memory Card while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing, or disconnect the battery or DC cable during recording or t[...]

Preparation 35 SD Memory Card recording times T otal available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by • Panasonic SD Memory Card capacity Recording mode PH ∗ 1 (Highest quality mode ∗ 3 / 1920 × 1080 pixels or 1280 × 720 pixels) HA ∗ 1 (High quality mode/ 1920 × 1080 pixels) HG ∗ 2 (Standard quality m[...]

36 The following 2 modes can be used to record onto an SD Memory Card. SDI mode: When connected to an HD-SDI output device to perform input recording CAM mode: When connected to the AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) to perform shooting and input recording Performing HD-SDI input recording (SDI mode) An external device that has an HD-SDI output termi[...]

Recording 37 Shooting and recording with a camera (CAM mode) When connected to the AG-HCK10G camera head (optional), you can shoot while operating the camera function with the portable recorder . AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) Camera cable (optional) CAMERA terminal Portable recorder 1 Connect the portable recorder to the camera head with the cam[...]

38 Recording onto an SD memory card (REC mode) (continued) About recording onto SD Memory Cards ■ The images shot from when recording starts until it is stopped are recorded as one clip. • The upper limit for the number of clips that can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card is 900. • (However , note that this clip limit of 900 may be exceed[...]

Recording 39 5 When the screen below appears, set the time code value. Press to select the time code value. Press to move to the next digit, and then press again to select the value. Hour Minute Second Frame Example: T o set 10 hours, 23 minutes, 46 seconds, frame 20, select the time code value “10h23m46s20f.” Press the [USER] button while sett[...]

40 Setting user information The user information setting allows you to record a memo, using up to 8 characters from a choice of 16 different character types. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power . 1 Press the portable recorder ’s [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn on the power[...]

Recording 41 Y ou can assign one of eleven functions to the [USER] button. Using the [USER] button allows you to easily switch the portable recorder function. 1 Select [USER] from the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] setup menu. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select the function ∗ that you want to assign to the [USER] button, and then press the [ENTER] butto[...]

42 LCD DTL (Emphasizing outlines) ■ Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see on the LCD makes it easier to focus. Emphasizing the outlines does not affect the images you record. When this is set, the “LCD DTL ON” message is displayed in the middle of the screen. (CAM mode only) Press the [USER] button again to cancel. • This function [...]

Recording 43 COUNTER (Counter function) ■ Y ou can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or shooting. Each time you press the [USER] button, the display changes as follows. 0 : 00 . 00 Counter value display Press the [USER] button for 1 second or · longer to reset the counter value to zero. Not displayed dur[...]

44 Useful recording and shooting functions If you press designated buttons while pressing down the [SHIFT/EXEC] button, you can use useful recording and shooting functions. Operation is not possible when a menu screen is displayed. First close the menu screen, and then • perform the operation. If the [SHIFT/EXEC] button is pressed, designated but[...]

Recording 45 White balance and black balance adjustment White balance In order to reproduce the white accurately , adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If the white balance is not adjusted properly , not only will the white be reproduced poorly , but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. When you are shooti[...]

46 Useful recording and shooting functions (continued) Using focus assist (F A) The center of the screen can be enlarged to make it easier to focus. 1 While pressing the [SHIFT/EXEC] button, press . The center of the screen will be enlarged by a factor of about 4 in the vertical direction and about 6 in the horizontal direction. “EXP ANDED” is [...]

Recording 47 T urning off the LCD monitor screen (LCD OFF) The LCD monitor screen can be turned off. 1 While pressing the [SHIFT/EXEC] button, press the [USER] button. Press the same buttons again to cancel the • setting. The setting is canceled when the power is • turned off. When the LCD monitor screen is off, in • addition to the buttons f[...]

48 Operating the camera head Using the zoom function The AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) has a 12 x optical zoom function. 1 Press or . : Zoom in : Zoom out Z99 The current zoom range (Z00 to Z99) is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. Press and hold the button to zoom at low • speed, and press it 2 times in a row , then subsequently press and [...]

Recording 49 PRE REC Record video and audio from three seconds before the time of the operation to start recording. Operation to start recording Operation to stop recording Actual recording time PRE REC time (Time) 1 Select [TCG] → [FREE RUN] in the [TC/UB SETUP] setup menu. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [PREREC MODE] → [ON] in the [[...]

50 Operating the camera head (continued) F Adjusting the focus (manual focus) 1 Select [FOCUS] → [MANUAL] in the [CAMERA SETUP] setup menu. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Press the [ENTER] button to display F on the LCD monitor screen. F 3 Press or to adjust the focus. : Moves the focus further away : Moves the focus closer MF 19 The current v[...]

Recording 51 (Continued on the next page) S Adjusting the shutter speed 1 Select [IRIS] → [AUTO2] or [MANUAL] in the [CAMERA SETUP] setup menu. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Press the [ENTER] button to display S on the LCD monitor . S 3 Press or to adjust the shutter speed. : Increases the shutter speed : Reduces the shutter speed 1/60 The cu[...]

52 Operating the camera head (continued) Range of shutter speed variations ■ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] With the 1080/60i or 720/60P formats (Standard) SYNCRO SCAN 1/15 1/2 1/30 1/60 1/4 1/8 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/120 1/100 With the 1080/30P or 720/30P formats (Standard) SYNCRO SCAN 1/15 1/2 1/30 1/50 1/4 1/8 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1[...]

Recording 53 W Setting the white balance 1 Press the [ENTER] button to display W on the LCD monitor . W 2 Press or to select the mode. W .SET Each time you press or , the modes are displayed in order on the LCD monitor screen. Mode Description W .SET Select to adjust the white balance and black balance to suit the shooting conditions. AT W If the A[...]

54 Shooting in progressive mode Select [REC FORMA T] → [PH1080/30P] or [PH1080/24P] (or [PH1080/25P]) in the [RECORDING SETUP] setup menu to enable shooting in progressive mode. (Page 84) 30P mode: (When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz]) Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording, the 30-frame- per-second video sig[...]

Recording 55 Y ou can add the video and audio systems, name of the videographer , shooting location, text memos and other information to the video data you have recorded on the SD Memory Card. This data is called the clip metadata. (Display method: Page 65) There are 2 kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting,[...]

56 Uploading the metadata (MET A DA T A) Y ou can perform any of the following operations. If necessary , perform preparations prior to the operation. Loading the metadata Insert the SD Memory Card on which the • metadata is recorded into the portable recorder . (For a description of the clip metadata, see page 55.) Selecting whether to record th[...]

Recording 57 Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method Press the [MENU] button and select [MET A DA T A] → [USER CLIP NAME] to select the recording method. 2 options are available: [TYPE1] and [TYPE2] USER CLIP NAME to be recorded TYPE1 TYPE2 If clip metadata has been loaded Uploaded data Uploaded data + COUNT value ∗ If no clip metadata ha[...]

58 1 Press the [POWER] button to turn on the power . When the [POWER] button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer , the POWER lamp (green) illuminates and the power turns on. 2 Press the [MODE] button to display the thumbnail screen. The portable recorder enters PB mode. Each time you press the [MODE] button, the • mode changes as follows. PB REC D[...]

Playback 59 Video data created in one shooting session is called a “clip”. In PB mode, the clips are displayed on the LCD screen as thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed.) Y ou can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen. Play and delete clips • Format SD Memory[...]

60 1 Thumbnail display status (Page 63) The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area. 2 Repeat playback indicator (Page 61) Displayed during repeat playback. 3 Card status display Displays the SD Memory Card status. 4 Battery remaining display (Page 24) Displays the remaining battery capacity . 5 Cursor (yellow frame) Displayed on[...]

Playback 61 Playback settings (PLA Y SETUP) The playback format and method can be set. Setting the playback format (PB FORMA T) Set the format for playback. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [PLA Y SETUP] → [PB FORMA T], and then press the [ENTER] button or . 3 Press to select the playback format, and then press [...]

62 Resume playback (RESUME PLA Y) Use this setting to play back from where the clip was previously paused. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [PLA Y SETUP] → [RESUME PLA Y] → [ON]. 3 Press the [MENU] button to return to the thumbnail screen. 4 Select a clip for playback. If playback has previously been paused, i[...]

Playback 63 Thumbnail operations Y ou can display as thumbnails the type of clips that you want to see. Y ou can also set in detail how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [THUMBNAIL SETUP], and then press the [ENTER] button or . 3 Press to select an item, and then pre[...]

64 Clips can be deleted or protected. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [OPERA TION], and then press the [ENTER] button or . 3 Press to select an item, and then press the [ENTER] button. DELETE: ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips. Select whether or not to delete (YES/NO), and then press the [ENTER] button. SELECT : Delet[...]

Playback 65 (Continued on the next page) SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and clip and SD Memory Card information can be checked. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [CARD FUNCTIONS], and then press the [ENTER] button or . Formatting cards/Checking clip and card information (CARD FUNCTIONS) 3 Press to select an item[...]

66 Thumbnail operations (continued) SD Memory Card information screen 1 2 3 1 REMAIN: Displays the remaining SD Memory Card capacity . 2 SD ST ANDARD: Displays whether or not the SD Memory Card has been formatted in the SD or SDHC standard (SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED). 3 PROTECT : Displays whether or not SD Memory Card has been write-protected. Clip i[...]

Playback 67 Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind 1 Press or during playback. The clip plays forwards or backwards at approximately 5 times ∗ normal speed. Press • or during fast forward or rewind to change the fast forwarding or rewinding speed. (Approx. 5 times normal speed → approx. 15 times normal speed → approx. 5 times normal [...]

68 Frame-by-frame playback 1 Press during playback to pause the clip. 2 Press the [AUDIO MON/ADV] button. Press and hold to continuously advance • frame by frame. AUDIO MON/ADV The images are advanced when the + button is pressed, and reversed when the - button is pressed, in about half-second intervals. T o return to normal playback, press . Adj[...]

Playback Editing 69 Connecting external devices Using headphones Stereo mini plug (3.5 mm) Sound is not output from the built-in speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. • Using the external microphone MIC IN Stereo mini plug (3.5 mm) External microphone When the external microphone (optional) is connected to the microphone terminal,[...]

70 Connecting external devices (continued) Viewing images on a television or monitor HDMI cable (optional) TV/monitor Connect to the TV/ monitor terminals BNC cable (optional) When outputting video and audio signals from the portable recorder to an external device, ■ connect to the input terminals of the external device. We recommend Panasonic’[...]

Editing 71 Nonlinear editing (PC mode) Nonlinear editing of video data on SD Memory Cards can be performed by connecting the portable recorder to an editing computer with a USB cable. (Connection: Page 70) Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adapter . Operation is not transferred to the PC mode when • the AG-HCK10G camera head is connect[...]

72 Regular displays For details on the safety zone, see 33 . (Page 75) F – ALC OCT   10   2009   17 : 20 : 00 24P F2.1 Z99 1 / 60 SPO T MF 69 TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 00 P3.2 K 18dB D10X 1 1 12 min REC MARK OFF 120 min PH 1080 60 R EXP ANDED C H 2 C H SDI P VOLUME [ + ] [ ] _ 4 6 8 11 13 5 7 9 10 14 17 16 18 19 / 20 30 27 23 22 29 28 31 1 2 25 26 [...]

Displays 73 (Continued on the next page) 5 Recording format display (Page 84) Displays the format that was set when the clip was recorded. Y ou can switch between displaying and • not displaying this information by selecting [OTHER DISPLA Y] → [ON] or [OFF] in the [DISPLA Y SETUP] setup menu. 6 System frequency display (Page 92) 60 : 59.94 Hz 5[...]

74 Screen displays (continued) 19 Zoom position display (In CAM mode: Page 48) Displays the zoom position with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom). Y ou can switch between displaying and • not displaying this information by selecting [ZOOM & FOCUS] → [ON] or [OFF] in the [DISPLA Y SETUP] setup menu. 20 SDI through output display ([...]

Displays 75 The remaining battery capacity display is • a guideline and may change according to usage conditions. The remaining battery capacity display will • momentarily disappear when switching between modes or changing the LCD brightness, because the capacity is recalculated at these times. Not displayed when using the AC adapter. • Y ou [...]

76 Screen displays (continued) C ■ CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMP A TIBLE DA T A. Cannot be used because the data standard is different. • The format of the SD Memory Card does not match the [SYSTEM FREQ] setting. CANNOT DELETE. Deletion is not possible. CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON Deletion is not possible with this button. CANNOT OPERA TE. F [...]

Displays 77 R ■ REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING. Video recording has been stopped. Data is now being written onto the card. REP AIR CLIP? Do you want to repair clips now? REC W ARNING IRREGULAR FRM SIG. • Displayed when an abnormality is detected in the signal that is input to the portable recorder when recording SDI input. Recording resumes when the [...]

78 Screen displays (continued) Selecting the display items The following items can be displayed on the LCD monitor screen by setting them in [OTHER DISPLA Y] in the [DISPLA Y SETUP] setup menu (Page 88). No. Display item Operation modes Display can be switched on/ off in [OTHER DISPLA Y] SDI CAM PB 1 Time code display - 2 Media information display [...]

Displays 79 Recording and output format compatibility list The recording and output formats are selected as shown below in accordance with the settings in the setup menu. SDI input signal and SDI output/HDMI output list ■ SDI input signal and recording format setting [SDI OUT] item setting HD-SDI OUT terminal output HDMI terminal output Match, or[...]

80 Setup menu structure Recording (REC) mode menu <SDI mode> (during SDI input) REC MENU RECORDING SETUP REC FORMA T (Page 84) AUTO REC TIME ST AMP TC/UB SETUP TC MODE MIC ALC (Page 86) TCG INT SG SDI REGEN TC PRESET UB PRESET A V OUT SETUP SDI OUT REC COUNTER (Page 87) HDMI OUT SEL OUTPUT OSD SDI EDH DA TE/TIME SDI EE SEL LEVEL METER DOWNCON[...]

Menu 81 Recording (REC) mode menu (continued) A V OUT SETUP SDI OUT (Page 87) HDMI OUT SEL SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE HP MODE DISPLA Y SETUP (Page 88) ZEBRA SAFETY ZONE CARD FUNCTIONS CARD FORMA T FOCUS BAR (Page 89) CARD ST A TUS REC COUNTER OUTPUT OSD DA TE/TIME LEVEL METER MET A DA T A CARD READ ZOOM & FOCUS (Page 89) RECORD CARD & BA TTERY US[...]

82 Setup menu list Item Display mode Description of settings SYNCRO SCAN CAM Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc. When or is pressed and held, the settings change at a faster rate. When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] 60P/60i: • 1/60.0...1/250.0 (Factory default setting is 1/60.0) 30P: • 1/30.0?[...]

Menu 83 CAMERA SETUP (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings GAMMA CAM Selects the gamma curve. HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. LOW: Makes a mellow image using a gamma curve that has a gentle incline in the low-brightness area. The contrast sharpens. SD NORM: This is the normal video setting, continued from th[...]

84 Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP The content selected under [RECORDING SETUP] is set for each mode individually . Item Display mode Description of settings REC FORMA T SDI/CAM Selects the recording format. When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] PH 1080/60i PH 1080/30P ∗ PH 1080/24P ∗ PH 720/60P PH 720/30P ∗ PH 720/24P ∗ HA 1080[...]

Menu 85 RECORDING SETUP (continued) Recording formats and recording marks of Panasonic camera-recorders Model Recording format Recording mark type Remarks AJ-HDC27F , H 720/24p over 60p TYPE1 - AJ-HDX400, A 1080/59.94i - ∗ Switching is possible between TYPE1 and TYPE2. For details on operation, see the operating instructions for the Panasonic cam[...]

86 Setup menu list (continued) TC/UB SETUP The content selected under [TC/UB SETUP] is set for each mode individually . Item Display mode Description of settings TC MODE (Not displayed when [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz]) SDI/CAM Selects the time code correction mode when the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded. DF: Uses the d[...]

Menu 87 A V OUT SETUP Item Display mode Description of settings SDI OUT SDI/CAM PB Selects the output video format of the SDI OUT terminal. ON: Outputs in the recording format. DOWNCON: Outputs in the down-converted format. OFF: Does not output video from the SDI OUT terminal. (HDMI output mode) HDMI OUT SEL SDI/CAM PB Sets the output video format [...]

88 Setup menu list (continued) DISPLA Y SETUP Item Display mode Description of settings ZEBRA CAM Sets the level of the zebra pattern that is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. OFF , 105%, 100%, 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, 60%, 55%, 50% SAFETY ZONE CAM Sets the display method for the safety zone. (Page 75) 90%, 4:3, OFF FOCUS BAR CAM Sets [...]

Menu 89 CARD FUNCTIONS Item Display mode Description of settings CARD FORMA T SDI/CAM PB Formats the SD Memory Card. YES NO CARD ST A TUS SDI/CAM PB Displays the SD Memory Card status. YES NO CLIP PROPERTY PB Displays information about the selected clip. YES NO MET A DA T A Item Display mode Description of settings CARD READ SDI/CAM Loads the metad[...]

90 Setup menu list (continued) PLA Y SETUP Item Display mode Description of settings PB FORMA T PB Sets the format for playback. When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] 1080/60i (30P), 1080/24P , 720/60P (30P), 720/24P When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz] 1080/50i (25P), 720/50P (25P) The [REC FORMA T] setting in SDI/CAM mode before moving to PB mode [...]

Menu 91 OPERA TION Item Display mode Description of settings DELETE PB Deletes clips. ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips. SELECT : Deletes only the selected clips. Press the [SHIFT/EXEC] button and then select [YES] to execute the deletion. NO: Returns to the previous screen. Clips for which protection is set in [CLIP PROTECT] cannot be deleted. • INDE[...]

92 Setup menu list (continued) OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings TIME ZONE SDI/CAM PB Sets the time in 30-minute increments from GMT , from -12:00 to +13:00. (See the table below .) +00:00 Time difference Location Time difference Location + 00:00 Greenwich – 00:30 – 01:00 Azores – 01:30 – 02:00 Mid-Atlant[...]

Menu 93 OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings SYSTEM INFO SDI/CAM PB Displays the version of the portable recorder system. MENU INIT SDI/CAM Returns the menu settings to the factory default settings. Even when the setup menus have been initialized, [TIME ZONE] will not revert • to its factory default setting. OPERA[...]

94 T roubleshooting Power supply There’ s no power . Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly . • Check the connections again. P25 Power goes off for no apparent reason. T o prevent the battery from running down needlessly , the portable • recorder automatically turns off when it has been left in the shooting pause mode for[...]

Reference 95 Recording Cannot record even through the SD Memory Card is inserted correctly . Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card in the “LOCK” • position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the “LOCK” position. Is the remaining memory available on the SD Memory Card • extremely low? Please save contents ont[...]

96 PC connection Computer does not recognize the recorder when USB connection cable is connected. Check the operating environment. • Is the recorder ’s operating mode setting correct? The recorder will • not be recognized when in REC mode or PB mode. Please set the recorder to PC mode. If your computer has multiple USB terminals, please try c[...]

Reference 97 The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession. Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession in circumstances such as those detailed below . Mixture of different recording formats ■ Recording mode = PH mode Playback format = 1080/60i(30P) or 1080/50i([...]

98 For details on updating the portable recorder , see the support page of the following website. https://eww .pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Cleaning When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner . Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off. • Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the ba[...]

Reference 99 When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] ■ Recording mode Frame rate 60 30P (CAM mode only) 24P (CAM mode only) PH 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/30P (over 60i) 1080/24P (Native recording) 720/60P 720/60P 720/30P (over 60P) 720/24P (Native recording) HA 1080/60i 1080/60i -- HG 1080/60i 1080/60i -- HE 1080/60i 1080/60i -- When [SYSTEM FREQ] is s[...]

100 How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card Data recorded in A VCHD format offers excellent compatibility with computers due to the file type, but since this format includes not only video and audio data, but also a variety of important information, the folder structure will consist of file associations as illustrated in the diagram on the ri[...]

Reference 101 Specifications [General] Supply voltage DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)/ 7.3 V (when the AC adapter is used) Power consumption SDI recording: 6.5 W Recording with AG-HCK10G connected: 1 1.7 W indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity 10 % to 80 % (no c[...]

102 When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz] PH mode: 1080/50i 1080/25P (over 50i) ∗ 720/50P 720/25P (over 50P) ∗ HA mode: 1080/50i HG mode: 1080/50i HE mode: 1080/50i ∗ CAM mode only T ransmission rate PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR) HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR) [Video system] Video si[...]

Reference 103 Index A ABB (Auto Black Balance) ……………………… 45 AC adapter ……………………………… 20, 23, 25 AG-HCK10G camera head …………… 9, 12, 28, 37 Aperture …………………………………………… 50 Auto focus ………………………………………… 46 A VCHD ………………………[...]

104 T T ally lamp ………………………………………… 27 Thumbnails ……………………………………… 59 T ime code ………………………………………… 39 T ime stamp ……………………………………… 47 U USER button ……………………………………… 41 INH ………………………?[...]

Reference 105 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries Cd These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products a[...]

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