Panasonic AJ-PX5000G manual

Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH VQT5E21A-1(E) M0913HM1103 -YI Register now!! This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/ Model No. A[...]

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Read this rst! – 3 – indicates safety information. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AJ-PX5000G T rade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America T wo Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjec[...]

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Contents – 7 – Contents Read this rst! 2 Chapter 1 Overview 9 Before using the camera 1 0 Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency , etc.) 1 1 Accessories 1 2 Use of the camera on a system 1 3 Basic conguration devices 1 3 Expanded conguration devices 1 3 Accessories 1 3 Chapter 2 Description of Parts 14 Power supply and acce[...]

Contents – 8 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations 130 Setting menu structure 131 Menu types and how to open them 131 Main menu structure 131 [OPTION MENU] structure 133 Setting menu display 134 Setting menu basic operations 134 Setting [USER MENU] 135 Menu list 136 [P AINT] 136 [VF] 143 [CAMERA] 147 [CLIP] 152 [REC/PB] 154 [I/F SETUP] 157 [FILE] 164 [MA[...]

Before using the camera, read this chapter , and check the accessories. Chapter 1 Overview[...]

– 10 – Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera Before using the camera r Caution regarding laser beams The MOS sensor may be damaged if the MOS sensor is subjected to light from a laser beam. T ake sufcient care to prevent laser beams from striking the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used. r Note the follo[...]

– 1 1 – Chapter 1 Overview — Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency , etc.) Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency , etc.) When the camera is shipped, the region of use is not set. Before you use the camera, follow the steps below to change the setting to the frame frequency of the region of use. 1 After connecting the[...]

– 12 – Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Shoulder strap (page 104) Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 15) CD-ROM f Operating Instructions f Utility software For installation procedures, refer to the installation manual on the CD-ROM. @ @ NOTE t After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly .[...]

– 13 – 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 conguration devices Lenses, batteries, etc. are needed for shooting with the camera. Part name Part No. Remark Electronic HD view nder AJ-HVF21KG “Adju[...]

This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the display window are also described. Chapter 2 Description of Parts[...]

– 15 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section Power supply and accessory mounting section 4 5 6 7 8 1 13 12 14 15 22 17 18 10 20 21 3 9 10 2 16 19 11 19 1 <POWER> switch (page 35) Switch used to turn on/off the power . @ @ NOTE t Even when the <POWER> switch is set to the <OFF> position,[...]

– 16 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section 16 Cable holders Used for clamping the light and microphone cables in place. 17 Accessory mounting holes Attach accessories. Do not use for purposes other than attaching accessories. f Mounting hole size - 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 10 mm or shorter) - 3/8-16 UN[...]

– 17 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (input) function section Audio (input) function section 8 1 6 2 4 3 9 5 7 1 <F .AUDIO LEVEL> (audio recording level adjustment) dial (page 59) f Adjust the recording level of audio channels 1/2 (or 3/4). f Set which of audio channels 1/2 or 3/4 is to be adjusted at the main menu → [I/F SET[...]

– 18 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (input) function section t When [ON] is not set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [REAR MIC POWER], power is not supplied regardless of the switch position. 8 <AUDIO IN CH1/3>, <AUDIO IN CH2/4> (audio input channel 1/3, 2/4) terminals (page 103) Connect the audio equ[...]

– 19 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (output) function section Audio (output) function section 7 6 3 6 2 1 5 4 1 <MONITOR> (volume adjustment) dial Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones. 2 <ALRAM> (alarm volume adjustment) dial Adjust the volume of the alarm from the speaker and earphones. When set to the minimum[...]

– 20 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section 2 5 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 1 r Shooting and recording (Camera unit) 1 <SYNCHRO SCAN> adjustment button In the synchro scan mode, the speed of synchro scan can be adjusted. Pressing the < − > button [...]

– 21 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section <ABB> Adjusts black balance automatically . When [ON] is set in main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [SHD,ABB SW CTL], the automatic adjustment function for black shading can be assigned to this switch. @ @ NOTE t When white balance or black ba[...]

– 22 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section 11 30 32 33 31 29 26 27 24 12 13 15 28 20 21 22 23 25 17 14 16 18 18 19 r Shooting and recording/playback functions section (Recording unit) 11 <REC> button (page 37) Recording is started by pressing this button. Recording is stopped by pressing th[...]

– 23 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section 20 < % /REW> (rewind) button Press this button during a pause to perform fast-reverse playback. Press it during playback to perform fast-reverse playback at approximately 4x speed. If it is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back i[...]

– 24 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 1 <MENU> button (page 134) f Press this button to display [USER MENU] on the viewnder screen. Press this button for three seconds or more to display the main menu on t[...]

– 25 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Time code section Time code section 1 3 4 2 7 8 6 5 1 <HOLD> button The time data indication on the counter display area is retained for the duration that this button is held down. However , the time code generator continues to advance. Press the button again to release the retained state. This fu[...]

– 26 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — W arning and status display section W arning and status display section 1 3 4 2 6 7 5 1 Display window Displays memory-related warnings, battery charge level, audio level, and time data. @ @ NOTE t If the camera is left with the battery attached, the various data will be displayed on the display window [...]

– 27 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Description on display window Description on display window 2 1 3 r P2 card, battery charge level, audio level display 1 Media remaining space indicator bar Indicates the remaining free space in the P2 card using a 7-segment display . The P2 card remaining time indicated by a single segment is set in th[...]

– 28 – Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Description on display window [DA TE] Lights when <UB> is selected by the <DISPLA Y> switch and the real time year/month/day value is displayed. No display (time zone) [VTCG], [TIME], and [DA TE] go out when <UB> is selected by the <DISPLA Y> switch and the real-time hours/minute[...]

This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording and playback. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback[...]

– 30 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The value of the time is recorded to content (clips) and affects the thumbnail playback order . Before recording, be sure to check and set the date and time zone. 1 Set the <DISPLA Y> switch to <UB>. 2 [...]

– 31 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card P2 card Inserting a P2 card When using the camera for the rst time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 30) Select and use either of the P2 or microP2 memory card slot on the camera. P2 memory card access LED P2 memory card slot 1 P2 memory card slot 2 microP2 memory card slot 3 [...]

– 32 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card - Lift the eject button (Fig. 1), and press in. (Fig. 2) f microP2 memory cards - Press in the microP2 card further into the camera and let go. - The microP2 memory card is released from the card slot, and the microP2 memory card can be removed. @ @ NOTE t After insertion, do not remove the P2[...]

– 33 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card P2 card access LED P2 card status Mode check display* Off Card not supported This card cannot be used on the camera. Replace the card. [NOT SUPPOR TED] Illegal format The P2 card is not properly formatted. Reformat the card. [FORMA T ERROR] No card The P2 card is not inserted. The card is wait[...]

– 34 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card t Up to 16 characters can be input. t The encrypted microP2 memory card is not recognized on the SD card slot in a computer . t If the card is unable to be recognized, authenticate with the correct password or format and use the card as recording media. Recording data on the card failed to be [...]

– 35 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Basic procedures Basic procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before you actually start shooting, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly . (page 190) Power supply setup to P2 card insertion Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Insert a charged battery pack. (Fi[...]

– 36 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Basic procedures c: <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> switch Set this switch to <CAM>/<ON>. d: <TCG> switch Set this switch to <F-RUN> or <R-RUN>. e: <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>, <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switches Set these switches to <AUTO>. @ @ NOTE t The [SLOT SE[...]

– 37 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Basic procedures 5 Press the <REC> button to start recording. The [REC] lamp in the viewnder is illuminated during recording. 6 T o stop recording, press the <REC> button again. The [REC] lamp in the viewnder goes out. @ @ NOTE t During recording, operation buttons (< % /REW>, [...]

– 38 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions Special recording functions When recording to P2 cards, the special recording functions of pre-recording and loop recording can be performed by setting on the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION]. Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a [...]

– 39 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions f Recording is started. f T o stop recording, press the <REC> button. f T o clear settings, either turn off the power or set [NORMAL] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING]. f [LOOP] is displayed in the P2 remaining card capacity at the botto[...]

– 40 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions T ext memo recording function T ext memos can be added to any video point while a clip is being recorded or played back. Only clips with a text memo added can be selected and displayed as thumbnails. Also, thumbnails at text memo positions can be displayed in order and play[...]

– 41 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Proxy recording Proxy recording The camera supports high-resolution proxy video recording. The materials recorded with the camera can be converted to a compressed data le to save into a different area than that of the original materials. Refer to “Multi formats” (page 47) for information on the[...]

– 42 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Proxy recording Recording mode File format Codec Number of channels Bitrate per channel Sampling frequency [SHQ 2CH MOV] MOV LPCM 2ch 768 bps 48 kHz [HQ 2CH MOV] MOV AAC-LC 2ch 64 kbps 48 kHz [HQ 4CH MOV] MOV AAC-LC 4ch 64 kbps 48 kHz [LOW 2CH MOV] MOV AAC-LC 2ch 64 kbps 48 kHz Recording the proxy dat[...]

– 43 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Proxy recording - Video/audio le:XXXXXXXX.MP4 or XXXXXXXX.MOV - Real-time metadata le:XXXXXXXX.BIN The time code, user bits, and information are recorded to the frame unit. Use P2 Viewer Plus to check the proxy data. Some versions of P2 V iewer Plus may not be able to check the data. For informa[...]

– 44 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Proxy recording Error displays (viewnder screen) Behavior and cause Action to take [SD END] Proxy data recording to the SD memory card will stop, but recording to the P2 card will continue. f No SD memory card capacity remains. After nishing recording, insert a new SD memory card. f The proxy da[...]

– 45 – Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Normal and variable speed playback Normal and variable speed playback r Normal speed playback Color playback images can be viewed on the viewnder screen by pressing the <PLA Y/P AUSE> button. Likewise, color playback images can be viewed on a color video monitor connected to the <SDI OUT1&[...]

This chapter describes adjustment of white and black balance and adjustment of ash band compensation (FBC) function and other shooting functions. It also describes how to set convenient functions for shooting such as assignment of functions to <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) and setting of time data. Chapter [...]

– 47 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals The camera can record HD (1080P , 1080i) signals in the combined format of A VC-Intra, A VC-LongG, DVCPRO HD codecs, and can record SD (480i/576i) signals in the combined format of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV codecs respectively . Record[...]

– 48 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Selecting video output The video output method can be selected. Video output, etc. can be selected by the setting of [OUTPUT SEL] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] and the setting of [DOWNCON SETTING] → [DOWNCON MODE]. Menu item Description of settings [SDI2/HDMI OUT] Se[...]

– 49 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the white and black balance T o obtain high-quality video at all times using the camera, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. T o obtain higher image quality , perform the adjustment in the order of A WB ([...]

– 50 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance r Message displayed in the viewnder screen During adjustment AWB A ACTIVE Adjustment completed AWB A OK 3.2K f The adjusted value is automatically stored in the specied memory (A or B). If the color temperature of the subject is lower than 23[...]

– 51 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance Canceling the auto tracking white balance Press the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) to which the auto tracking white balance function is assigned again, or select the <WHITE BAL> switch. However , when the[...]

– 52 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance t During the automatic black balance execution, recording to the P2 card is not performed by pressing the <REC> button. t The gain switching circuit is automatically switched during black balance adjustment. Flicker or noise sometimes appears[...]

– 53 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the electronic shutter Shutter mode The shutter modes available on the camera’s electronic shutter and shutter speeds that can be selected are as follows. Using a xed shutter speed f T o remove icker caused by lighting f T o shoot fast-mov[...]

– 54 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the electronic shutter t A subject that quickly crosses the camera may appear distorted when shot. This is due to the method applied for reading the signals from the pickup device (MOS sensor), and is not a malfunction. t Shutter mode is off while the digital super gain functio[...]

– 55 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — 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 “ash band”) that occurs due to the MOS pickup device when shooting in environments where ash strob[...]

– 56 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Assigning functions to <USER> buttons Assigning functions to <USER> buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the <USER MAIN>, <USER1>, <USER2>, <SHOT MARKER>, and <TEXT MEMO> buttons. Set the function to be assigned to each by [USER MAIN],[...]

– 57 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Assigning functions to <USER> buttons Item name Description [TEXT MEMO] Assigns the function for recording test memos to frames when the button is pressed. For details on the text memo function, refer to “T ext memo recording function” (page 40). This function can be assigned[...]

– 58 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD). When the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch is set to <AUT[...]

– 59 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels When the level adjustment dial is assigned to [CH1/2] r Selection of level adjustment of channels 1/2 For the level adjustment method of channels 1/2, select <AUTO> (automatic adjustment) or <MANU> (manual adjustment by a[...]

– 60 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels r When [CH3/4] is selected by [VR SELECT] Channel 1, channel 2 Channel 3, channel 4 [AUTO L VL CH1] [AUTO L VL CH2] Adjustment method <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3> switch <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch Adjustment method [OFF] Manual [...]

– 61 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — 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 e[...]

– 62 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Setting the time data The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date/time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata les. A CTL counter and camera ID are built in. De?[...]

– 63 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data System setting state Recording UB Output UB [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMA T] L TC UB VITC UB <TC OUT> terminal UB L TC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI [480-59.94i] Respective format Following [UBG MODE]* Following [VITC UBG MODE] L TC UB is output. None None [[...]

– 64 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data @ @ NOTE t Thumbnail operations and menu operations on thumbnail operation section are not possible while the <TCG> switch is set to <SET>. t T o conrm VITC UB, press the <HOLD> switch to display [VTCG] on the display window . Retention of use[...]

– 65 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Externally locking the time code The internal time code generator of the camera can be locked to an external generator . In addition, the time code generator of an external device can be locked to the internal time code generator of the camera. Example of connecti[...]

– 66 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data r When the camera and external devices are locked to the external time code generator and two or more cameras are connected in a cascade conguration TCG D AT 1st camera [TC OUTPUT REF] setting: [TC IN] [TC IN] 2nd camera onwards [TC OUTPUT REF] setting: Referen[...]

– 67 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data External lock operation procedure T o externally lock the time code, follow the steps below . 1 Set the <TCG> switch to <F-RUN>. 2 Set the <DISPLA Y> switch to <TC>. 3 Set [GL IN] or [SDI IN] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [GENLOCK] ?[...]

– 68 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 2 1 Select [CAMERA ID] in the main menu → [CAMERA], and use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons ` / { ) to navigate to the [ID1] to [ID3] items. (Fig. 1) 2 Press the jog dial button (or <SET> button). The camera ID input screen and so[...]

– 69 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data CTL counter in the playback mode (playback CTL) 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 00:01:00:00 00:02:00:00 00:03:00:00 00:01:00:00 00:02:00:00 00:00:00:00 –00:03:00:00 00:01:00:00 00:02:00:00 00:03:00:00 –00:02:00:00 –00:01:00:00 00:00:00:00 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Example: Exam[...]

– 70 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display Viewnder status display In addition to video, the viewnder displays messages that indicate the camera settings and operation status, a center marker , safety zone marker , zebra patterns, camera ID, and other information. Lamp display in the viewnder[...]

– 71 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display Selecting display items on viewnder screen T o select display items on the viewnder screen, switch [ON]/[OFF] or the type of the respective item in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICA TOR]. For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (pa[...]

– 72 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display [A WB NG] Displayed when automatic white balance operation is not ended successfully . The 2nd line displays that status. [COLOR TEMP LOW] Warns that the color temperature is too low . [COLOR TEMP HIGH] W arns that the color temperature is too high. [LEVEL OV[...]

– 73 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display [AUD CH2/4] Displayed when the input signal to record to audio channel 2 or 4 is switched. [REC SW] Displayed when the <USER> button is functioning as the <REC> switch. [Y GET ON] Displayed when the [Y GET] function is [ON]. [RET SW] Displayed whe[...]

– 74 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display [TEMPORAR Y P AUSE IRREGULAR SIG] Displayed when the reference signal is disrupted and recording is suspended during generator lock input, etc. [EOM] Displayed when there is no space remaining on the P2 card. [BOS] Displayed when the playback position is at t[...]

– 75 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display 24 Focus control information Displays the focus control information with [99] to [00]. When a lens other than a serial lens is connected, the focus control information is not displayed. When a serial lens is connected, the display unit can be changed in the m[...]

– 76 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display 38 Recording format Displays the recording method. [A VC-I100], [A VC-I50], [A VC-G50], [A VC-G25], [DVCPRO HD], [DVCPRO50], [DVCPRO], [DV] Checking and displaying shooting status Each of the display items can be set to display/hide in the setting menu. All d[...]

– 77 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display No Display item name Selection of menu item display/ hide Display status Display batch off* 1 Mode check display Display in playback mode At all times Relevant menu items only 31 Flash band compensation (FBC) function display [VF INDICA TOR] → [FBC] l — l[...]

– 78 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display [SDI OUT2] — Displays the status of the signal output from the <SDI OUT2> terminal. [OUTPUT] Displays the status of [MEM]/[CAM] or [OFF] set by [SDI OUT2] and [MONITOR OUT MODE] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL]. [SELECT] Displays the [...]

– 79 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display [USER SW] screen Displays the assignment status of each <USER> button. For details, refer to “Assigning functions to <USER> buttons” (page 56). [USER SW] [USER MAIN (UM)] Displays the assignment to the <USER MAIN> button. [USER1 (U1)] Di[...]

– 80 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display Display of marker conrmation screen (marker select function) The screen for conrming the marker status of the camera can be displayed on the viewnder screen. T ype of marker Center marker Safety zone The aspect ratio currently set at [FRAME SIG] is d[...]

– 81 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display Expanded display [EXP AND] When the <USER> button (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) where [ASSIST] is assigned or the <RET> button is pressed, the center of the screen is expanded approx. three times so that you can easily bring the [...]

– 82 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Locking the video signal to the external reference signal Using the LCD monitor 1 Push the <OPEN> button towards the right to open the LCD monitor . 2 Set the LCD monitor screen to the easiest-to-view pos[...]

– 83 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the viewnder Adjusting and setting the viewnder A vailable viewnders The viewnder can be used on the camera. Recording mode Viewnder image V iewnder HD Camera image l Playback l Return image (HD SDI) l HD SDI input l SD Camera image l * 1 Playbac[...]

– 84 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the viewnder 10 Visibility adjusting ring Adjust this ring to match the visibility of the cameraman so that the image on the viewnder screen appears the sharpest. The visibility adjustment range of the viewnder is < − 0.9 D> to < − 4.4 D>.[...]

– 85 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Handling setting data Setting data le conguration The camera has six le data areas. Factory data This area stores factory settings. It cannot be rewritten by menu operation. User data This area stores values set by menu operation. As default data, factory[...]

– 86 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Inserting SD memory cards 1 Open the slot cover . 2 Insert the card into the SD memory card slot with the label side of the SD memory card (optional) upward, and close the slot cover . @ @ NOTE t The SD memory card must be inserted with the correct side facing the[...]

– 87 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Saving and loading setup les Specied menu items can be saved to SD memory cards and loaded to the camera. There are two operations for saving to SD memory card: [SA VE] overwriting an existing le and [SA VE AS] creating a new le. Overwriting a setup ?[...]

– 88 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Reading setup data written to SD memory card Select the type of menu to read beforehand in the main menu → [FILE] → [SETUP DA T A SELECT]. 1 Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [FILE] → [SETUP DA T A (SD CARD)], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> b[...]

– 89 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data 2 Select the file to write from the list. The title entry screen and keyboard are displayed. 3 Enter the desired characters with the keyboard. 4 Use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons ` / { / Y / I ) to select [OK], and press the jog dial button (or <SET>[...]

– 90 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data 4 Adjust the lens aperture so that the white window in the center of the grayscale chart is about 80%. 5 Press the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards <A WB>. White balance is automatically adjusted. 6 Measure the signal level of RGB in the waveform monitor [...]

– 91 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Writing and reading lens les to and from SD memory card Eight lens les stored to internal memory on the camera can be written to SD memory card as a card le with a single title. Eight titles can be written to SD memory card. Lens les written to SD memo[...]

– 92 – Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data 4 When the completion message is displayed, press the jog dial button (or <SET> button). For details on error messages if an error message is displayed, refer to “W arning/error displays in the thumbnail operation, menu operation, and USB storage mode” ([...]

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 5 Preparation[...]

– 94 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as the power supply . Using batteries Connection of the following batteries to the camera has been veried. r Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140 DIONIC90 r IDX batteries ENDURA10 r P AG batteries P AG L96e @ @ NOTE t Other batteries ca[...]

– 95 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Power supply Using V -mount type batteries Mount the V -mount type battery plate. As shown in the gure, 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. f Select the battery type in the main [...]

– 96 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Power supply DC IN 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 + 12 V Panasonic Part No.: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) @ @ NOTE t When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, the power supply from the external DC power supply has priority . The battery may be rem[...]

– 97 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Fig. 1 Fig. 4 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Lens lever Mount cap Mark Cable clamp <LENS> terminal 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 t[...]

– 98 – Chapter 5 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 iris to manual, and fully open the iris. 3 Place the flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain [...]

– 99 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens 2 Set the screen. 1) Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of color for the whole screen. 2) Set the lens aperture to manual, and adjust it so that the zebra pattern covers the whole viewfinder screen. f Make sure that the lens aperture control is between F4 to F1 1. f A[...]

– 100 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Indicated Compatible Lens Part No. on Camera Indicated Compatible Lens Part No. on Camera HA16X 6.3BERM-M58 HA16x 6.3BERM-M58 HA22X 7.8BERM-M58 HA22x 7.8BERM-M58 HJ17EX 7.6B IASE HJ17ex 7.6B IASE HJ22EX 7.6B IASE HJ22ex 7.6B IASE @ @ NOTE t For details on additions and modicat[...]

– 101 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens @ @ NOTE t Up to 32 les can be loaded to the camera. T o load a new le, delete any le before loading the new le. For details, refer to “Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation le from the camera” (page 101). Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation[...]

– 102 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Using the front microphone Microphones such as the stereo microphone kit AJ-MC900G (optional) can be mounted. Viewfinder Microphone holder <MIC IN> terminal Viewfinder clamping screw Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fi[...]

– 103 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices d a b c a: <AUDIO IN> switch b: <AUDIO IN CH1/3> terminal c: <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal d: <LINE>/<MIC> selector switch 1 Connect the audio equipment to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3> or <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal of the camera with the[...]

– 104 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting accessories Mounting the camera on a tripod When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the optional tripod adaptor (SHAN-TM700). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Tripod adaptor Pan head 1 Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. (Fig. 1) 2 Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor . (Fig. 2) Slide the cam[...]

– 105 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting accessories Attaching the rain cover The gure below shows an example of use of the rain cover SHAN-RC700. Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener[...]

– 106 – Chapter 5 Preparation — Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external recording start/stop switch Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external recording start/stop switch It is possible to retrieve 1.5 A current from the <DC OUT> terminal of the camera. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting [...]

The images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and metadata are saved as clips. Y ou can play back and edit clips with the camera. Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips[...]

– 108 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and metadata. The following operations can be performed while viewing th[...]

– 109 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [MET A DA T A] Displays the set metadata. 4 Simple properties display This displays the various properties of the clip on which the pointer is positioned. Y ou can select the items to display from the menu. For details, refer to “Properties” (page 1 19). @ @ NOTE t If[...]

– 1 10 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Selecting thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected on the thumbnail screen. a b c d e a: <THUMBNAIL> button b: <EXIT> button c: awsq cursor buttons r <SET> button d: <MENU> button e: <SHIFT> button Selecting clips Y ou can sel[...]

– 111 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail screen display settings Y ou can customize the thumbnail screen according to usage. Setting example for thumbnail screen ([INDICA TOR]) 1 Select [THUMBNAIL SETUP] in the main menu → [CLIP]. The thumbnail setting items ([INDICA TOR], [DA T A DISPLA Y], [THUMBNA[...]

– 1 12 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 4 Press the <SET> button. Pressing the <SET> button will check unchecked items, and at the same time, uncheck items that are already checked. @ @ NOTE t Property items can be displayed by selecting [SMALL] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [THUMBNAIL SETUP] →[...]

– 1 13 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 5 Press the <SET> button to display the confirmation screen, and use the cursor buttons and the <SET> button to select [YES]. (Fig. 2) The menu closes and the thumbnail for the clip is replaced. @ @ NOTE t Y ou can view the thumbnail position (number of frame[...]

– 1 14 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations t [TEXT MEMO] is assigned to the <TEXT MEMO> button in the factory setting. It can also be assigned to the <RET> button in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE]. Playing back from the text memo position Thumbnail display Selected number (blue) and total nu[...]

– 1 15 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations @ @ NOTE t In clip division and copying using the text memo, the area copied may be automatically modied and copied depending on the recording method of the clip. Deleting clips 1 Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor over the clip to be deleted, and press the <[...]

– 1 16 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations - [NO COPY TO SAME CARD!] Copying could not be performed because you are attempting to copy to the same card. - [TOO MANY CLIPS!] Copying could not be performed because there are too many clips selected. t If copying is performed while a text memo is selected in the lowe[...]

– 1 17 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [THUMBNAIL] Displays the location of the frame (frame offset) and the size (height and width) of the image selected as the thumbnail image. [PROXY] Displays information such as proxy format when proxy is added. *1 Y ou can select the [USER CLIP NAME] recording method. Fo[...]

– 1 18 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations r [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 recording of loaded clip metadata Same as [CLIP NAME] * The [COUNT] value i[...]

– 1 19 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Properties Clip properties and P2 card status are displayed. It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata while clip properties are displayed. Clip properties Select [CLIP PROPER TY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. 2 3 1 4 5 1 Clip information Di[...]

– 120 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — 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 Place the cursor on the item to be modified using the cursor buttons. (Fig. 1) The item of the metadata that can be modied [...]

– 121 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Contents of P2 card status display settings Select [CARD ST A TUS] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. r When [REMAIN] is selected 1 2 4 5 3 r When [USED] is selected 1 2 4 5 3 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Write-protected mark The [ ] mark appears when the P2 card is write-pro[...]

– 122 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 4 T otal slot memory remaining capacity (or used capacity) Displays the total remaining memory capacity (or used capacity)of the four slots. The available space of a write-protected P2 card is not included in the total available space. 5 P2 card remaining capacity (or use[...]

– 123 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 2) Enter the password set on the camera and select [OK]. f When entry of the CPS password has succeeded, the message [AUTHENTICA TED SUCCESSFULL Y!] is displayed. f When entry of the CPS password has failed, the warning message (page 197) is displayed. @ @ NOTE t Manual a[...]

– 124 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations r Storage device types and available functions A vailable functions Storage device type [TYPE S] [P2STORE] [F A T] [OTHER] Thumbnail display lll — Card unit Card* 1 → Storage l — l — Card* 2 → Storage ———— Storage → Card* 1 l l — — Storage → Card[...]

– 125 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 2 Select desired format ([TYPE S], [F A T]) in the main menu → [CLIP] → [FORMA T(ST ORAGE)] and press the <SET> button. 3 Select [YES] in the confirmation message and press the <SET> button. 4 Select [YES] again when the confirmation message appears and pr[...]

– 126 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations - Root - Folders down to the 3rd level including the CONTENTS folder t T o copy to a [TYPE S] storage device, one or more partitions are required. Y ou can either format the storage device to [F A T] or perform copying after creating a partition through the export process[...]

– 127 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [TIME] Folder creation time @ @ NOTE t For [TYPE S] storage devices, you can switch between the partition name and serial name display using the cursor buttons. t If there is an invalid partition in [P2STORE], the partition information is displayed in gray . t Y ou can al[...]

– 128 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations <SET> <EXIT> 1 Open the explorer screen. Partitions or folders are displayed in a list. 2 Use the cursor buttons to place the cursor on the partition or folder you want to display on the thumbnail screen, and press the <SET> button. This displays the thu[...]

– 129 – Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [FREE CAP .] Remaining storage device capacity @ @ NOTE t Y ou can change the thumbnail screen display if necessary . t The 1001st clips onwards are not displayed. Displaying clip information Y ou can display each type of metadata of clips saved in a storage device. The d[...]

This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu. Chapter 7 Menu Operations[...]

– 131 – Chapter 7 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]. Y ou can select them depending on the purpose or frequency of use to make a unique[...]

– 132 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure [CLIP] [PROPERTY] These items are used when performing various tasks, such as playing back, deleting, and copying clips, and editing metadata, while checking the thumbnail of the clips displayed in the LCD monitor . These menu items are enabled when the thumbnail screen is displayed. [...]

– 133 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure [SYSTEM] [SYSTEM MODE] These items are used for checking and updating the camera’s rmware version. Set the system frequency , the number of lines, and recording format. [SYSTEM SETUP] [HOURS METER] [VERSION] [UPDA TE] [USER MENU SEL] ― This menu is used to set the items to be d[...]

– 134 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Setting menu display Setting menu basic operations Y ou can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. The menu is divided into the main menu, sub-menu, and setting item menu. Set data are written and saved in the camera’s inte[...]

– 135 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu display f The conrmation screen is displayed depending on the menu item. Select the process using the cursor buttons ( ` / { / I / Y ), and press the <SET> button. A checkmark is placed in front of the set item. f In some menus, a screen for value setting is displayed. (Fig. 3) 4 Press[...]

– 136 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [P AINT] [RB GAIN CONTROL] Item Description of settings Remark [R GAIN A WB PRE] Sets the Rch gain when the <WHITE BAL> switch is on <PRST>. [ − 200]…[0]…[200] f Settings made through the menu are disabled when the remote control unit and extension control unit are conn[...]

– 137 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [[S] MA TRIX T ABLE] Selects the color collection table for the linear matrix. [A], [B] [MA TRIX R-G] Adjusts the linear matrix. (Red - Green) [A]: [ − 63]…[30]…[63] [B]: [ − 63]…[24]…[63] [MA TRIX R-B] Adjusts the linear matrix. (Red - Blue) [A]: [ [...]

– 138 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [R-Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between red and magenta. [ − 63]…[5]…[63] [Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the magenta hue. [ − 63]…[3]…[63] [Mg-B (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between magenta and blue. [ − 63]…[4]…[63] [B (PHASE)] Corrects the blue hue. [ ?[...]

– 139 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [MID SETTING] Item Description of settings Remark [[S] MASTER GAIN] Selects the master gain. [ − 6dB], [ − 3dB], [0dB], [3dB], [6dB], [9dB], [12dB], [15dB]. [18dB], [21dB], [24dB], [27dB], [30dB] f [ − 6dB] in [[S] MASTER GAIN] cannot be selected when [NORMAL] is set in main menu → [P AINT[...]

– 140 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list f When saving or reading setup les from an SD memory card, you can save items with an [S] and items without an [S] separately . Items with an [S] in front of the item name are the targets for [P AINT([S]SELECT)] in the main menu → [FILE] → [SETUP DA T A SELECT]. Items without an [S] are tar[...]

– 141 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list R-Y B-Y Skin tone area [Q PHASE] [I WIDTH] [I CENTER] [Q WIDTH] + direction - direction f When saving or reading setup les from an SD memory card, you can save items with an [S] and items without an [S] separately . Items with an [S] in front of the item name are the targets for [P AINT([S]SELE[...]

– 142 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [GAMMA MODE SEL] Selects the gamma curve. f When [FILMLIKE3] is used, it is recommended to congure the following settings at the main menu → [P AINT] → [KNEE/LEVEL]. - [[S] MANUAL KNEE]: [ON] - [KNEE MASTER POINT]: [85.0%] - [KNEE MASTER SLOPE]: [50] f If[...]

– 143 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [VF] [VF DISPLA Y] Item Description of settings Remark [VF/LCD CHAR] Selects whether to display a character on the image of the LCD monitor and viewnder . [ON] Displays a character on both the viewnder and LCD monitor . [VF-OFF] Does not superimpose on the viewnder , and displays on the L[...]

– 144 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [ZEBRA2] [ON] [OFF] [SPOT] [109%] [ZEBRA2 DETECT] [ZEBRA1 DETECT] [0%] [VF MARKER] Item Description of settings Remark [T ABLE] Selects the setting table of the marker select function. Check or set the details of [A]/[B] at subsequent settings. [A], [B] [CENTER MARK] Controls the center mark. [1] [...]

– 145 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [VF INDICA TOR] Item Description of settings Remark [EXTENDER] T urns extender display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] [SHUTTER] T urns shutter speed display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] [FIL TER] Turns lter no. display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] [WHITE] T urns [AWB PRE]/[A]/[B] display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF][...]

– 146 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [REC MEDIA] Select [ON]/[OFF] of the display of selection status for recordable media (P2/ microP2). [ON], [OFF] [BA TTER Y] Turns battery voltage display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] [AUDIO L VL] T urns audio level meter display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] [TC ON COLOR [...]

– 147 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [!LED] Item Description of settings Remark [GAIN(0dB)] Sets whether to illuminate the [!] lamp on the viewnder if the gain is other than 0 dB. (When the viewnder has the [!] lamp) [ON], [OFF] [DS.GAIN] Sets whether to illuminate the [!] lamp on the viewnder when [DS.GAIN] (incremental gai[...]

– 148 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [POSITION5] The speed set in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SHUTTER SELECT] → [POSITION5 SEL] is assigned as the shutter speed selected by the <SHUTTER> switch. [ON], [OFF] [POSITION6] The speed set in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SHUTTER SELECT] →[...]

– 149 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [USER1] (Select a function) Assigns the <USER1> button. For selectable functions and an explanation of functions, refer to “Assigning functions to <USER> buttons” (page 56). [S.GAIN] is assigned in the factory setting. (Detection time) Selects a [...]

– 150 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [COLOR BARS] Selects the color bar to use. [SMPTE] Uses SMPTE standard color bars. [FULL BARS] Uses full color bars. [SPLIT] Uses SPLIT color bars for SNG (Satellite News Gathering). [ARIB] Uses ARIB standard color bars. [WFM] Selects the type of waveform to be [...]

– 151 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [A WB AREA] Switches the detection area that automatically adjusts white balance. [25%] Detects 25% of the area near screen center . [50%] Detects 50% of the area near screen center . [90%] Detects 90% of the screen area. [A WB B] Sets the function assigned to t[...]

– 152 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [AGC] Item Description of settings Remark [AGC] Selects [ON]/[OFF] for [AGC] function that automatically adjusts camera gain. [ON], [OFF] [AGC LIMIT] Sets the maximum gain value during [AGC] operation. [3dB], [6dB], [12dB], [18dB] [AGC POINT] Sets the F value to switch control to [AGC] from auto i[...]

– 153 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [EXPORT] When in USB storage mode, exports (writes) from the P2 card or SD memory card to a storage device by units of card. If [ALL SLOT] is selected, card data from both slots currently in use (slots 1 and 2 or slots 3 and 4) can be combined and exported. f En[...]

– 154 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [PB POSITION] Sets the playback start position during playback from the thumbnail screen. [RESUME] Plays back from the position that playback stopped. [THUMBNAIL TC] Plays back from the time code of the thumbnail position. [ST ART TC] Plays back from the start t[...]

– 155 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [HOLD] Selects whether to hold [RECORDING] settings. [ON] Holds. [OFF] Does not hold. It will always be [NORMAL] the next time that power is turned on. [PRE REC] Selects whether to perform pre-recording. Sets the time to perform continuous pre-recording when [ON[...]

– 156 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [PROXY SETUP] Item Description of settings Remark [REC MEDIA] Selects media for recording proxy data. f In the following case, proxy data cannot be recorded even if [REC MEDIA] is set to [P2] or [P2&SD]. - When the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING] is set to other than [...]

– 157 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [TC OUTPUT REF] Sets the output delay of time code output from the <TC OUT> terminal. For details, refer to “Externally locking the time code” (page 65). [TC IN] Match to external time code input. [VIDEO OUT] Match to output images. [REC CHECK REGEN] S[...]

– 158 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [SDI2/HDMI OUT] Selects the signal form to output to the monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT2> or <HDMI OUT>). [SYSTEM MODE] Outputs in the system mode signal format. [DOWNCON] Outputs the down converter signal. [1080P SDI2/HDMI OUT] Selects whether to[...]

– 159 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [MONI OUT MARKER] Item Description of settings Remark [CENTER MARK] Switches the center marker. [1] + (large) [2] Open center (large) [3] + (small) [4] Open center (small) [OFF] Does not display . [SAFETY MARK] Selects the type of frame for the safety zone marker . f If the main menu → [I/F SETU[...]

– 160 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [GENLOCK] Item Description of settings Remark [GENLOCK] Switches the synchronization signal of the camera signal. f When the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC SIGNAL] is set to [SDI], the camera synchronizes to the reference signal input to the <SDI IN> terminal regardless of[...]

– 161 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [L VL CONTROL CH4(CH2)] Can be manually adjusted with this item when automatic level adjustment of audio CH4 (CH2) is [OFF]. [0]…[70]…[100] f The channel is replaced when [CH3/4] is selected in [VR SELECT]. Setting values are inherited between replaced chann[...]

– 162 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [WIRELESS W ARN] Sets whether to display a warning when the reception status of the wireless microphone receiver is poor . [ON], [OFF] [WIRELESS TYPE] Selects the type of wireless microphone receiver . [SINGLE] Selects a single channel type wireless microphone r[...]

– 163 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [BA TTERY/P2CARD] Item Description of settings Remark [BA TTER Y SELECT] Selects the battery to use. f When the battery charge level percentage cannot be detected, it will follow the setting value of [TYPE A] even if it is set to [BA TT ST A T] or [ENDURA ST A T]. Make sure that the [TYPE A] setti[...]

– 164 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [ENDURA10 NEAR END] Selects the near end voltage in steps of 0.1 V when the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [BA TTERY/P2CARD] → [BA TTERY SELECT] is set to [ENDURA10]. [12.0V]…[13.4V]…[15.0V] [P AG L96e NEAR END] Selects the near end voltage in steps of 0.1 [...]

– 165 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [SETUP DA T A (SD CARD)] Item Description of settings Remark [LOAD] Loads the le selected from the setup data le list saved to the SD memory card to the camera. The data selected in [SETUP DA T A SELECT] is loaded. [SA VE] Overwrites the current menu setting values in the camera to the le[...]

– 166 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [SA VE] Species a title and le number for the current setting values and saves them as a scene le in the camera memory . [CLEAR] Selects and initializes a scene le saved in the camera memory . The title is removed and saved data is returned to factor[...]

– 167 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [BLACK SHADING] Item Description of settings Remark [CORRECT] Enables/disables digital black shading correction. [ON], [OFF] [DETECTION(DIG)] Executes digital black shading correction. are factory settings. [WHITE SHADING] Item Description of settings Remark [CORRECT] Enables/disables white shadin[...]

– 168 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [SYSTEM] [SYSTEM MODE] Item Description of settings Remark [LINE&FREQ] Sets the system number of lines and frequency , recording format, and audio quantizing bit quantity . When the number of lines and frequency are selected, only the items that can be selected for those frequencies are displa[...]

– 169 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [HOURS METER] Item Description of settings Remark [OPERA TION] Displays the total time the camera power was turned on. [P .ON TIMES] Displays the total number of times the camera power was turned on. are factory settings. [VERSION] Item Description of settings Remark [VERSION] Displays the version[...]

– 170 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Setting items to [USER MENU] and loading/reading the settings to a data le Setting items to [USER MENU] f Indicates whether items that can be set to [USER MENU] can be set by page or by item. l : Items that can be set to [USER MENU] (items that are not selected in factory settings) l * 1 : Item[...]

– 171 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([P AINT]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [COLOR CORRECTION] [[S] L COLOR CORRECT] — — llll [[S] M COLOR CORRECT] — — llll [[S] H COLOR CORRECT] — — llll [R (SA T)] — — llll [R-R-Mg (SA T)] — — llll [R-Mg (SA T)] — — llll [Mg (SA T)] — — llll [Mg-B [...]

– 172 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([P AINT]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [MID SETTING] [[S] MASTER GAIN] — l llll [H.DTL LEVEL] — l llll [V .DTL LEVEL] — l llll [DTL CORING] — l llll [H.DTL FREQ.] — l llll [LEVEL DEPEND.] — l llll [MASTER GAMMA] — l llll [BLACK GAMMA] — l llll [B. GAMMA RANG[...]

– 173 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([P AINT]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [KNEE/LEVEL] [MASTER PED] — l * 1 llll [[S] MANUAL KNEE] — l llll [KNEE MASTER POINT] — l llll [KNEE MASTER SLOPE] — l llll [[S] WHITE CLIP] — l llll [WHITE CLIP L VL] — l llll [A.KNEE POINT] — l llll [A.KNEE L VL] — l [...]

– 174 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([VF]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [VF MARKER] [T ABLE] l * 1 — — lll [CENTER MARK] l * 1 — — lll [SAFETY MARK] l * 1 — — lll [SAFETY AREA] l * 1 — — lll [FRAME MARK] l * 1 — — lll [FRAME SIG] l * 1 — — lll [FRAME L VL] l * 1 — — lll Item ([VF]) [...]

– 175 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([VF]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [!LED] [GAIN(0dB)] — l — lll [DS.GAIN] — l — lll [SHUTTER] — l — lll [WHITE PRESET] — l — lll [EXTENDER] — l — lll [B.GAMMA] — l — lll [MA TRIX] — l — lll [COLOR CORRECTION] — l — lll [FIL TER] — l — lll[...]

– 176 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([CAMERA]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [WHITE BALANCE MODE] [FIL TER INH] — l — lll [SHOCKLESS A WB] — l — lll [A WB AREA] — l — lll [A WB B] — l — lll [A TW SPEED] — l — lll [TEMP PRE SEL SW] — l ——— l [COLOR TEMP PRE] — l ——— l [A WB A [...]

– 177 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([CLIP]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [THUMBNAIL SETUP] [INDICA T OR] l * 1 — — lll [DA T A DISPLA Y] l * 1 — — lll [THUMBNAIL SIZE] l * 1 — — lll [PB POSITION] l * 1 — — lll [PROPERTY DISP .] l * 1 — — lll Item ([CLIP]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By [...]

– 178 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([I/F SETUP]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [OUTPUT SEL] [OUTPUT ITEM] l * 1 — — lll [SDI OUT1] l * 1 — — lll [SDI OUT1 MODE] l * 1 — — lll [SDI OUT1 CHAR] l * 1 — — lll [SDI OUT2] l * 1 — — lll [VIDEO OUT] l * 1 — — lll [SDI2/HDMI OUT] l * 1 — — l[...]

– 179 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([I/F SETUP]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [MIC/AUDIO] [VR SELECT] — l — lll [FRONT VR CH1(CH3)] — l * 1 — lll [FRONT VR CH2(CH4)] — l * 1 — lll [AUTO L VL CH3(CH1)] — l — lll [AUTO L VL CH4(CH2)] — l — lll [L VL CONTROL CH3(CH1)] — l — lll [L VL CONT[...]

– 180 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([I/F SETUP]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [BA TTER Y SETTING] [BA TTERY MODE] — — — lll [HYTRON140 NEAR END] — — — lll [DIONIC 90 NEAR END] — — — lll [ENDURA10 NEAR END] — — — lll [P AG L96e NEAR END] — — — lll [TYPE A FULL] — — — lll [TY[...]

– 181 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([FILE]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [SD CARD PROPERTY] [SD ST ANDARD] l * 1 — ———— [USED] l * 1 — ———— [BLANK] l * 1 — ———— [TOT AL] l * 1 — ———— [PROXY REM] l * 1 — ———— [NUMBER OF CLIPS] l * 1 — ———— [PROTECT] l[...]

– 182 – Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item ([SYSTEM]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By item S C U F [SYSTEM MODE] [LINE&FREQ] l — — lll [REC FORMA T] l — — lll [AUDIO SMPL RES] l — — lll [REC SIGNAL] l — — lll [ASPECT] l — — lll [SCAN REVERSE] l — — lll Item ([SYSTEM]) [USER MENU] Data le By page By ite[...]

Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices[...]

– 184 – Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Linking to External Devices Linking to External Devices The camera records to P2 cards. These large-capacity P2 cards feature outstanding transfer speeds to enable HD recording, smooth editing and dubbing. Connecting the external device to the <USB2.0> terminal (device) Data (les) fo[...]

– 185 – Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connection function via <USB2.0> or <USB3.0> terminals Connection function via <USB2.0> or <USB3.0> terminals Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode By connecting the camera to a computer via USB 2.0, the P2 card inserted in the camera can be used as mass stor[...]

– 186 – Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connection function via <USB2.0> or <USB3.0> terminals t Download the USB driver from the website and install it into your computer . For installation procedure of the driver , refer to the installation manual on the website. For the latest information on the driver , visit the fo[...]

– 187 – Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) The following functions are scheduled to be supported in future upgrades. f Connect the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional) to remote-control some functions. f When you connect AJ-RC10G and s[...]

– 188 – Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) The following functions are scheduled to be supported in future upgrades. f Connect the extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional) to remote control some functions. f When you connect AG-EC4G [...]

Inspect the various parts of the camera before shooting. This chapter also explains the warnings and error messages displayed on the viewnder screen. Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection[...]

– 190 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — 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 min 1 4 .6 V 2 1 9 9 C A C F B C H. S [...]

– 191 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting 3 Press the <REC> button again. Ensure that the P2 card access LED illuminates in orange, and that the [REC] lamp disappears from the viewnder screen. 4 Use the <VTR> button on the lens to check the same behaviors in steps 2 to 3. 5 Press the <LIGHT&g[...]

– 192 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting 7 Set the <DISPLA Y> switch to <UB>. Check that each time the <HOLD> button is pressed, [VTCG] → [DA TE] → [TIME] → no display (time zone) → [TCG] value is displayed and that this value is accurate. If [DA TE], [TIME], and the time zone is inc[...]

– 193 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — Maintenance Maintenance Charging the built-in battery The camera uses the built-in battery to remember the date and time. If the camera is not turned on for more than a half year , the built-in battery runs out and when the <POWER> switch is turned <ON>, [BACK UP BA TT EMPTY] may be d[...]

– 194 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — W arning system W arning system W arnings description list If an error is detected immediately after the camera turns on or during operation, the <W ARNING> lamp, the lamp on the viewnder screen, and an alarm indicate the error . @ @ NOTE t The priority order of each item is the warning [...]

– 195 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — W arning system 6 Recording error Display in display window Does not display . W arning lamp Flashes four times per second during continuous recording. T ally lamp Flashes four times per second during continuous recording. Viewnder The [REC W ARNING] display and rows beneath display the cause.[...]

– 196 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — W arning system W arning content There is an error in the fan and it stops. Otherwise [OPTION MENU] → [OPTION] → [F AN MODE] → [OFF] has been set. Recording or playback operation Operation will continue, but if the camera is operated with the fan stopped, the temperature rises and recording[...]

– 197 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — W arning system Monitor display Description Camera operation First row Second row [REC W ARNING] (occurs during recording) [PULL DOWN] (occurs during recording) [PULL DOWN ERROR] (occurs at times other than during recording) The video pull-down sequence and time code values are not synchronized. [...]

– 198 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — W arning system Message Description Measure [USER CLIP NAME MODIFIED!] When adding a counter value to the clip name, characters must be deleted. For the counter addition setting, the user clip name plus the counter value can only contain up to 100 bytes. Characters in the clip name are automatica[...]

– 199 – Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection — Updating the camera rmware Updating the camera rmware There are two ways to update the rmware: 1 Use the dedicated tool P2_Status_Logger to check and apply the update. Only customers registered as members to P ASS (P2 Asset Support System) can log in to P ASS to use the dedicated (P2_Sta[...]

This chapter describes the dimensions, specications, and connector signals. Chapter 10 Specication[...]

– 201 – Chapter 10 Specication — Dimensions and specications Dimensions and specications Dimensions 147 mm (5-25/32 inches) 267 mm (10-1/2 inches) 209 mm (8-7/32 inches) 102 mm (4-1/32 inches) 342 mm (13-15/32 inches) Specications General Power DC 12 V (1 1.0 V – 17.0 V) Power consumption 29 W (body only , 1080/59.94i, A VC-Intr[...]

– 202 – Chapter 10 Specication — Dimensions and specications Image S/N 62 dB (standard) Horizontal resolution 1000 TV or higher (center) Memory card recorder Recording media P2 memory card, microP2 memory card System format 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 576/50i Recording format A VC-Intra 100/A VC-Intra 50 A V[...]

– 203 – Chapter 10 Specication — Dimensions and specications Video input/output <SDI IN> terminal BNC × 1 HD (3G/1.5G), SD: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω Switch the menu to use as <VIDEO IN> terminal/return video input terminal/<GENLOCK IN> terminal <SDI OUT1> terminal BNC × 1 HD (3G/1.5G), SD: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω <SDI [...]

– 204 – Chapter 10 Specication — 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 t Make sure that the polarity of the external power supply is correct. FRONT MIC IN 1 GND 2 L CH IN(H[...]

– 205 – Chapter 10 Specication — Details of the connector signals REMOTE 1 CAM DA T A (H) Data from camera to remote control (H) 2 CAM DA T A (C) Data from camera to remote control (C) 3 CAM CONT (H) Control signal from remote control to camera (H) 4 CAM CONT (C) Control signal from remote control to camera (C) 5 R/C ON Recognition signal [...]

– 206 – Chapter 10 Specication — Details of the connector signals LENS 1 RET -SW 2 REC-ST AR T/STOP 3 GND 4 IRIS-AUTO 5 IRIS-CONT 6 UNREG + 12 V (max. 1.5 A) 7 IRIS-POSI 8 IRIS-G-MAX 9 EXT -POSI 10 ZOOM-POSI 11 FOCUS-POSI 12 SP ARE Panasonic Parts No.: K1A Y1 12JA001 Manufacturer Parts No.: HR10A-10R-12SC (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) @ @ NOT[...]

Index – 207 – Index A [ADDITIONAL DTL] 140 [AGC] 152 [AREA SETTING] 169 A TW 5 0 Audio input 5 8 Automatic black balance 5 1 Auto tracking white balance 5 0 B Battery 9 4 Mounting 9 4 Setting 9 4 [BA TTERY/P2CARD] 163 [BA TTERY SETTING] 163 Black balance 5 1 [BLACK SHADING] 167 Built-in battery 193 C CAC 9 9 [CAC ADJ] 167 [CAC FILE (SD CARD)] 1[...]

Index – 208 – Properties 11 9 [PROPERTY] 152 Proxy recording 4 1 [PROXY SETUP] 156 R Rain cover 105 [RB GAIN CONTROL] 136 [REC FUNCTION] 154 [REC MET ADA T A] 157 Recording check function 3 9 Recording format 4 8 Recording functions 3 8 Recording levels 5 8 [REC/PB] 154 [REC/PB SETUP] 155 Remote control 187 [RGB BLACK CONTROL] 136 S [[S] CAMERA[...]

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries EU Cd EU 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 and used [...]