Panasonic AG-AF100P manual

This product is eligible for the A VCCAM 3 Y ear Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-AF100P SS1210AT0 -FJ D Printed in Japan VQT3M18 (E) Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH Vol.1 Volume 1 Note [...]

2 indicates safety information. CA UTION RI SK OF ELECTRIC SHOC K DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user t[...]

3 IMPORT ANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-AF100P T rade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic [...]

4 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 sou[...]

5 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery) Thank you for using a Panasonic product. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to mee[...]

6 Contents Read this first! ................................................ 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 5 Outline of operations ..................................... 8 Please read before use .................................. 9 Le[...]

7 V olume 2 (CD) Shooting Shooting in progressive mode Shooting techniques for different targets Adjusting the shutter speed Switching Audio Input Using scene files Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards Clip metadata Using the Counter Charging the built-in battery/ Setting the time code Playback Basic playback operations Thumbnai[...]

8 Outline of operations This camera-recorder is compatible with the A VCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/ SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards as recording media. The unit enables high-quality picture recording of close to broadcasting standard, as well as highly creative video production. Lens (No lenses are included with this camera. Plea[...]

9 Lenses compatible with this camera No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased separately . This camera includes a Micro Four Thirds TM system lens mount. However , the successful operation of all Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds TM standard lenses cannot be guaranteed. Also, some functions such as optical image stabiliz[...]

10 Lens attachment and detachment Check that the power switch is set to OFF . • Attaching a lens to the camera ■ 1 T urn the lens rear cap and body cap in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove. Body cap Lens rear cap Do not insert fingers into the mount. • Lens detachment button 2 Line up the lens attachment marks (red) on th[...]

11 Detaching a lens from the camera ■ 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 While pressing the lens detachment button, turn the lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it stops, and detach. 3 Attach the body cap. Lens detachment button Ensure that the body cap is attached to prevent dust or • dirt from entering the camera. T o prevent damage [...]

12 Please read before use (continued) SD Memory Cards compatible with this product Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in the PH mode or HA mode. Speed class 6 or above is required when using the VFR function. It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, or SDXC memory cards. (As of Decembe[...]

13 (SD speed class 4) This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SD- compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards. When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved wh[...]

14 Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camera- recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. Failure to heed this caution will cause the • camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines)[...]

15 What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physic[...]

16 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 calendar and time zone. These settings affect the control and playback [...]

17 Before use The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks ● of SD-3C, LLC. “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, an[...]

18 Precaution for use (continued) What is A VCHD? A VCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video. Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 A VC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital or linear PCM. Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded video SDHC/SDXC Memory Card[...]

19 Before use Accessories Battery AC Adaptor (Battery charger) AC power supply cords/ DC cord Wireless remote control and battery (CR2025) (Page 27) Eye cup (Page 29) Microphone holder (Page 41 of V ol.2) Microphone holder screws M4) (Page 41 of V ol.2) Length 6-mm (M4) (2) Length 12-mm (M4) (2) Microphone holder adaptor (Page 41 of V ol.2) Cable c[...]

20 Description of parts Left side MENU START/ STOP 2 PUSH-ENTER MODE POWER DISP/ MO DE CH K USER 1 USER 2 FUNCTION FOCU S IRI S GAI N WHI TE BA L B PUSH AU TO ME GA ON OF F O. I.S . CAM ON CH 1 CH 2 AUDIO LEVEL . . OFF PB + – AUDIO MON EXEC A PRS T L M H A M ∞ MODE POWER DISP/ MO DE CH K USER 1 USER 2 FUNCTION FOCU S IRI S GAI N WHI TE BA L B P[...]

21 Description of parts Right side and rear side 2 1 9 8 7 4 3 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 6 27 1 Handle (Page 26) 2 Handle attachment screw (x2) (Page 26) 3 USER3 button (Page 1 1 of V ol.2) 4 ST ART/STOP1 button (Page 35) 5 Grip attachment screw (x2) (Page 26) 6 Grip (Page 26) 7 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR3 pin) (Page 17 of V[...]

22 Description of parts (continued) Left side and front side POWER DISP/ FOCU S . . BARS EVF DTL CH1 SEL INT ( L ) ON OFF ON OFF INPUT1 AUDIO MIC POWER +48V INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 CH2 SEL WFM COUNTER-RESET/TC SET ZEBRA OIS 14 13 12 10 11 9 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 1 BARS button (Page 1 1 of V ol.2) 2 ZEBRA button (Page 5 of V ol.2) 3 OIS button [...]

23 Preparation Description of parts Remote control T o use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON. The default setting for this item is OFF . (Page 62 of Vol.2) The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on this camera-recorder . • button 1 EXT . DISPLA Y button (Page 40 of V ol.2) 2 D[...]

24 Charging lamp ■ On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete Flashing: See below If charging lamp is flashing ■ Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other substances attached to the connectors on the battery or AC adaptor, and ensure that the adaptor has been connected correctly . If there is dirt or dust on the connectors, • discon[...]

25 Preparation Power sources Using the battery Installation Insert the battery until it clicks into place. Removal 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF , and check that the mode lamp is off. 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button. Support the battery with your hand to ensure • that it will not fall. Mode lamp Battery release b[...]

26 Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length. 2 Close the cover. Make sure the cover is fully closed. • Attaching/detaching the handle Detaching the handle 1 Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove the two screws. 2 Slide in the direction of the arrow. The handle will detach. Att[...]

27 Preparation The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow ① to remove the holder . 2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing up. 3 Return the holder to its original position. When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace • it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year , depen[...]

28 T ally lamp The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording by setting the T ALL Y LAMP item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 62 of V ol.2) to any setting other than OFF . The tally lamp will flash in any of the following circumstances. Receiving remote control operation • (flashes 8 times per second) Recording error has occurred •?[...]

29 Preparation This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. The brightness and hue may differ between the • images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor [...]

30 Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 27) 2 Open the LCD monitor. The monitor opens to an angle of 90 • degrees. The camera may be damaged by attempting to open it further than this. 3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see. The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the • lens and 90° toward you. Do not apply un[...]

31 Preparation 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 27) 2 Press the MENU button. For menu operation (Page 44) • Operations may also be performed • using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see “Description of parts (Remote control)”. (Page 23) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Set YES under EVF SET[...]

32 Viewfinder (continued) Changing backlight brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor backlight can be adjusted between five different settings. 1 Select LCD BACKLIGHT from the setup menu DISPLA Y SETUP screen. 2 Select and set a value in the range of +1 to -3. The greater the value the brighter the screen. This setting will remain saved even i[...]

33 Preparation The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set TIME ZONE and CLOCK SET . This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17:20 on December 25, 2010. 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON. (Page 27) 2 Press the MENU [...]

34 9 When settings are complete, push the Operation lever , select YES on the confirmation screen, and push the Operation lever again. The clock can vary in accuracy so check that • the time is correct before shooting. When using the camera overseas, do not • set the CLOCK SET option to the local time, but instead enter the time differenc[...]

35 Preparation Shooting The images shot from when shooting starts • until it is stopped are recorded as one clip. When recording is paused after a short period, • a small amount of time may be required after pressing the ST ART/STOP button to stop recording before writing to the SD Memory Card is terminated. This means that operations can[...]

36 Basic shooting operations (continued) SD Memory Card access lamp CAM mode/PB mode Illuminated orange: Reading/writing possible Flashing orange (fast): V erifying card/inspecting card for possible defects Flashing orange (slow): Accessing card Flashing green (slow): Card write-protected/ no space left on card Illuminated green: Card not selected [...]

37 Shooting SD Memory Card recording times T otal available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC/SDXC 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) HE * 2 (Long duration mode/ 1440 × [...]

38 Removing SD Memory Card 1 Lift the viewfinder up, and slide the card slot cover OPEN lever right to open. Ensure that the SD Memory Card access • lamp is not flashing orange before opening the cover . 2 Press the center of the SD Memory Card so that it pops out slightly , and pull the card straight outwards. SD Memory Card access lamp Do no[...]

39 Shooting Basic operations of the camera Manual focusing MENU START/ STOP 2 PUSH-ENTER MODE POWER DISP/ MO DE CH K USER 1 USER 2 FUNCTION FOCU S IRIS GAIN WHI TE BA L B PUSH AU TO ME GA ON OFF O. I.S . CAM ON CH 1 CH 2 AUDIO LEVEL . . OFF PB + – AUDIO MON EXEC A PRS T L M H A M ∞ FOCUS switch PUSH AUTO button Focus ring 1 Use the FOCUS switch[...]

40 Iris adjustments FUNCTION FOCU S IR IS GA IN WHI TE BA L PUSH AU TO OF F L M H A M ∞ IRIS dial IRIS button 1 Press the IRIS button to switch how to adjust the aperture of lens. AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically . MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually . 2 T urn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of lens when in the manual iris mode. In[...]

41 Shooting Adjusting the gain When the display is dark, increase the gain to brighten the display . MENU START/ STOP 2 PUSH-ENTER MODE POWER DISP/ MO DE CH K USER 1 USER 2 FUNCTION FOCU S IRIS GAIN WHI TE BA L B PUSH AU TO ME GA ON OFF O. I.S . CAM ON CH 1 CH 2 AUDIO LEVEL . . OFF PB + – AUDIO MON EXEC A PRS T L M H A M ∞ GAIN switch 1 Switch [...]

42 White balance adjustments 1 Set the shutter speed. (Page 14 of V ol.2) 2 Place a white pattern in a location with the same lighting conditions and light source as the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white. Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the subject can be used instead. Do not include bright spotlights in your s[...]

43 Shooting Black balance adjustments In order to reproduce the black accurately , adjust the zero level of all three RGB primary colors. If the black balance is not adjusted properly , not only will the black be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. It is not normally necessary to adjust the black bala[...]

44 Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. Operation lever MENU button MENU START/ STOP 2 PUSH-ENTER + – AUDIO MON EXEC Using the menus The menu items indicated in the gray • characters cannot be changed its settings. 1 When the unit is in other than play[...]

45 Menu 6 Repeat steps 4 - 5 to change any other items. Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen. T ilt the OPERA TION lever in the • direction, or push the OPERA TION lever to change the set value and return to the previous menu (in some cases). 7 Repeat steps 2 - 5 to change any other settings. Press the MEN[...]

46 Setup menu structure Menu SCENE FILE SCENE SELECT (Pages 51 to 53 of V ol.2) OPERA TION TYPE REC FORMA T SW MODE FUNCTION KNOB VFR MODE (Pages 53 to 55 of V ol.2) LOW GAIN FRAME RA TE MID GAIN SYNCRO SCAN HIGH GAIN DET AIL LEVEL A TW V DET AIL LEVEL IRIS DIAL DET AIL CORING USER1 SW CHROMA LEVEL USER2 SW CHROMA PHASE USER3 SW COLOR TEMP Ach WFM [...]

47 Menu Menu (continued) DISPLA Y SETUP ZEBRA DETECT1 (Pages 59 to 60 of V ol.2) ZEBRA DETECT2 Y GET MARKER CARD FUNCTIONS CARD FORMA T SAFETY ZONE (Page 61 of V ol.2) CARD ST A TUS CENTER MARKER CLIP PROPER TY FOCUS BAR (only PB MENU) REC COUNTER VIDEO OUT OSD USER FILE CARD READ IRIS METER (Page 61 of V ol.2) CARD WRITE DA TE/TIME LOAD/SA VE/INT [...]

48 Specifications [General] Supply voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)/ 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption: Recording: 12.4 W indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight Approx. 1.3 k g (2.9 lb) (Excluding t[...]

49 Reference Normal sensitivity F8.0 normal (2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflex, 1080-59.94i) Horizontal resolution 800 TV lines (standard) (in the center of the screen) [Image/recording/playback] Recording Format A VCHD compliant Compression formats MPEG-4 A VC/H.264 Recording media SD Memory Card: Up to 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (F A T12, F A T16 format suppor[...]

50 [Audio input] Built-in microphone Stereo microphone XLR input XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2), LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance LINE: 0 dBu MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (menu selectable) MIC POWER + 48 V ON/OFF selectable [AUDIO output] AUDIO output  Output:600Ω,316mV Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2) SDI 2ch (linear PCM) HDMI 2ch (linear P[...]

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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 2010 P EU[...]

Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-AF100P M1210AT0 -FJ D Printed in Japan VQT3M18A (E) Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH Volume 2 Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. For i[...]

2 Contents Shooting Shooting in progressive mode ...................... 4 Shooting techniques for different targets .... 5 Self-portrait shooting ........................................ 5 Zebra pattern .................................................... 5 Marker ............................................................... 6 Checking and displa[...]

3 Charging the built-in battery/ Setting the time code ........................... 25 Recharging the built-in battery ........................ 25 Setting the time code ....................................... 25 Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) .......... 25 Setting user information .................................. 27 Playback Basic playback o[...]

4 Shooting in progressive mode Selecting 1080/30P or 1080/24P in the REC FORMA T option (Page 51) of the setting menu SCENE FILE screen enables shooting in progressive mode. 30P mode: Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording, the 30-frame-per- second signal is converted to 60-field-per-second interlace. This mode g[...]

5 Shooting Shooting techniques for different targets Self-portrait shooting Images in the LCD monitor when it is turned 180° for self-portrait shooting may appear unusual. Y ou can make them appear better by reversing left and right. Go to the setup menus, DISPLA Y SETUP screen, SELF SHOOT , and select MIRROR. Shooting in mirror mode has no effect[...]

6 Marker If you press the ZEBRA button while the zebra pattern is being displayed, a marker appears in the center of the display (if you have set the setup menu, DISPLA Y SETUP , MARKER to ON). The brightness of the areas near the screen center can be checked as a percentage (0% to 99%). “99%↑”appearsifthepercentageisover[...]

7 Shooting V ariable frame rate (VFR) This camera can perform low speed (undercrank) and high speed (overcrank) recording without the need for a frame rate converter (the camera must be set to 1080_24p or 1080_30p). Camera 24P 24PN : V alid frames 24P mode: Shoots 24 frames a second in native mode. The images (shot at 24 frames a second) are record[...]

8 Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Native recording 1 Select 1080/24P recording format from the REC FORMA T option (page 51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen. 2 From the OPERA TION TYPE option (page 51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen, select FILM CAM, and set the FRAME RA TE (page 51) to an arbitrary recording fra[...]

9 Shooting Use of V ariable Frame Rate (VFR) Normal speed shooting for movie production When producing videos for screening, a frame rate of 24fps as used in film projection is standard (x1). By using the settings below , playback with the same quality as the film projection is possible. Film like high quality video can be produced through 1080p pr[...]

10 Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Shooting using the FUNCTION knob The following types of recording can be carried out using the FUNCTION knob. Area auto focus function • Operates auto focus within an area frame selected using the FUNCTION knob. Area auto iris function • Automatically adjusts the iris value wi thin [...]

11 Shooting Optical Image Stabilizer Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn the function on and off. appears on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor when this function is on. T urn the function off when using a tripod for more natural images. POWER FOCU S . . BA[...]

12 Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) W ave form monitor function An image wave form can be displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the WFM button while in CAM mode. Press the button again to return to the normal display . Switching the wave form display , vector display , • and wave/vector display is possible from the WFM [...]

13 Shooting Shot mark function The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen monitor you can select only those clips with a shot mark and display them or play them back. During recording, when you press the USER button to which the SHOT MARK function has been allocated, MARK ON appears in the LCD monit[...]

14 Using the SHUTR/F .RA TE dial DIAL SELECT button SHUTR/F .RA TE dial Press the DIAL SELECT button. The role of the SHUTR/F .RA TE dial changes in • the following order . SHUTTER→SYNCROSCAN→FRAMERA TE →DIAL LOCK→SHUTTER→ SYNCRO SCAN can be selected when the • SHUTTER is set to SYNCRO SCAN. F[...]

15 Shooting When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz /OPERA TION TYPE = FILM CAM 1080/60i, 720/60P Normal (OFF) 1/60 SYNCRO SCAN 1/100 1/120 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1080/30P , 720/30P Normal (OFF) 1/50 SYNCRO SCAN 1/30 1/60 1/120 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1080/24P , 720/24P Normal (OFF) 1/50 SYNCRO SCAN 1/24 1/120 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/60 SYSTEM FREQ = 5[...]

16 Synchro scan The syncro scan shutter speed used when shooting screens such as a TV screen or computer monitor is set using the SHUTR/F RA TE dial (page 14) or the SYNCRO SCAN option on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen. (page 51) Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency • of the television or computer monitor to minimize the horizo[...]

17 Shooting During shooting, you can record up to two channels of sound. Y ou can also switch the input sound to be recorded on each of the channels to the built-in microphones, external microphones or audio equipment connected to camera. POWER FOCU S . . BARS EVF DTL CH1 SEL INT ( L ) ON OFF ON OFF INPUT1 AUDIO MIC POWER +48V INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT2 [...]

18 Adjusting the recording level AUDIO control knobs Use the AUDIO control knobs to adjust the recording level of the built-in microphone or of audio signals input through the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin) terminals. T o adjust the volume of the sound for monitoring. (Page 12) T o adjust the recording level of the audio signals, turn the AUDIO control knob[...]

19 Shooting Using scene files The settings according to the variety of shooting circumstances are stored SCENE FILE MENU. They are selected via the SCENE SELECT on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen. When the camera-recorder is shipped from the factory , the following files are stored. F1: File suitable for normal shooting. F2: FLUO. File suitable[...]

20 6 Set a 6-character filename with the Operation lever when the following screen is displayed. Set the same as user information. (Page 27) Characters that can be set • Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^_-./ If the RESET/TC SET button is pressed when the filename has been set, the characters are cleared. 7 After you finish setti[...]

21 Shooting Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards 4 Push the Operation lever again, select YES when the following screen is displayed, and push the Operation lever . In the following example, SCENE-01 is the • TITLE name. T o change the TITLE name, see the description below . 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu mode. T [...]

22 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 38) There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting, and the[...]

23 Shooting Uploading the metadata (MET A DA T A) Y ou can perform any of the following operations. If necessary , make preparations prior to undertaking the operations. Loading the metadata Insert the SD Memory Card on which the • metadata is recorded into the unit. (For details on contents of the metadata, see the previous page.) Selecting w[...]

24 Clip metadata (continued) Using the Counter Counter display Y ou can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback. 1 Press the COUNTER button. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. (Page 45) 0 : 00. 00 (CAM mode only) Counter value Displayed when T OT AL is selected from the REC[...]

25 Shooting Recharging the built-in battery The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. When LOW INTERNAL BA TTERY (indicating that the internal battery has no remaining charge) is displayed even when the date and time are set, it means that the charge of the internal battery is depleted. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date[...]

26 With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in accordance with the format and frame rate. For this reason, bear in mind that making a change in the format or frame rate may result in discontinuity from the last time code value of the previous recording. Adjustments are made in 4-frame increments when the recording format is 24P . Recording f[...]

27 Shooting Setting user information Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit information in the hexadecimal format. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power . 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 In the setup menus, TC/UB SETUP screen, select UB PRESET . For menu operation (Page 44 of V[...]

28 1 T urn the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the mode button so the PB lamp turns on. The camera is now in the PB mode. Each time you press the button, the mode • changes as below . PB CAM Basic playback operations For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page 29. Operations using the Operation lever Remote control Play ( ) Press [...]

29 Playback Thumbnail screen Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. When the PB mode has been established, the clips will be displayed on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder as thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed on the screen.) Y ou can perform the following opera[...]

30 1 Thumbnail display status (Page 34) The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area. 2 Repeat playback indicator (Page 32) Displayed during repeat playback. 3 Card status display Displays status of SD Memory Card. 4 Battery remaining display (Page 24 of V ol.1) Displays remaining battery capacity . 5 Cursor (Orange frame) Display[...]

31 Playback Adding shot marks to clips Adding shot marks ( M ) will make it easier to find the clips you are looking for . 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to move the yellow frame to the clip for which a shot mark is to be added. 2 Press the USER button to which the shot mark function has been allocated. (Page 55) T o release a shot ma[...]

32 Playback settings (PLA Y SETUP) Make settings for playback format and method. Set playback format (PB FORMA T) Set format for playback. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 44 of V ol.1) 2 Select the PB FORMA T item in the PLA Y SETUP screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). 3 Tilt the Operation lever in the dire[...]

33 Playback Resume playback (RESUME PLA Y) Use this setting to play back from where clip had previously been paused. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 44 of V ol.1) 2 Set the RESUME PLA Y item in the PLA Y SETUP screen to ON. 3 Press the MENU button to return to the thumbnail screen. 4 Select a clip for playback. If playback has previou[...]

34 Thumbnail operations Y ou can display the kind of clips you want to see as thumbnails. Y ou can also set more precisely how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 44 of V ol.1) 2 Select the THUMBNAIL screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). 3 Tilt the Operation lever[...]

35 Playback Clips may be deleted or protected. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 44 of V ol.1) 2 Select the OPERA TION screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). 3 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to select item, and push the Operation lever . DELETE: ALL CLIPS: Delete all clips. Select whether or not to [...]

36 Thumbnail operations (continued) Clips recorded onto SD cards can be copied onto other SD cards. 1 Insert the SD card containing the clip you wish to copy into one of the SD card slots. 2 Insert the card you wish to copy the clip onto into the other SD card slot. Clips cannot be copied if there is not enough • space available on the target [...]

37 Playback SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and clip and SD Memory Card information can be checked. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 44 of V ol.1) 2 Select CARD FUNCTIONS, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). Format card and check clip and card information (CARD FUNCTIONS) 3 Tilt the Operation lever in the directi[...]

38 Thumbnail operations (continued) SD Memory Card information screen 1 2 1 USED SP ACE : Used space 2 FREE SP ACE : Available space Clip information screen 1 2 3 1 Clip number 2 Thumbnail (Thumbnail screen: Page 29) 3 Clip information Displays data attached to the clip. ST ART TC: T ime code value at start of recording ST ART UB: User information [...]

39 Playback Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind) or (fast forward) direction during playback (or press the SEARCH buttons on the remote control). Clip will play forwards/backwards at approximately 10 times the normal speed. Repeat the operation to play the clip forwards/ backwards at approximately[...]

40 Useful playback functions (continued) Frame-by-frame playback 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the direction during playback to pause the clip (or press the P AUSE button on the remote control). 2 Press the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons (or press the STILL ADV buttons on the remote control). Hold down to continuously advance frame by • frame until the[...]

41 Playback Editing Connecting external units Headphones 3.5-mm stereo mini jack Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. • External microphone Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G NPUT1 or INPUT2 Microphone holder Microphone holder adaptor 6 mm 12 mm When attaching an external microphone to the microp[...]

42 Connecting external units (continued) Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) USB 2.0 Computer USB connection cable (optional) Mini-B For details on the computer ’s conditions and other factors, see page 44. • Use a double-shielded USB connection cable with a maximum length of three meters. • TV/Monitor Only the output signals fr[...]

43 Editing When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect to the ■ input terminals of the external device. Use a double-shielded HDMI cable (not included). • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. • This product is not compatible with VIERA Link. • Limitations of image outpu[...]

44 Nonlinear editing Non-linear editing of video data on SD Memory Cards can be performed by connecting the camera via the USB connection cable to a computer for editing. (As for connection, refer to page 42) Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor . The following conditions are necessary for USB connection. PC with Windows XP , Window[...]

45 Displays Editing Screen displays Regular displays 1 2 27 4 7 9 6 28 11 10 12 13 14 15 8 16 17 24 23 19 3 5 18 21 20 22 29 30 31 26 25 1 Time code display Each time you press the COUNTER button, the display switches over to the following data (or no indication). COUNTER: Counter value Displayed when T OT AL is selected from the REC COUNTER item i[...]

46 Screen displays (continued) (Continued on the next page) The AWB error message (LOW LIGHT / • LEVEL OVER) is displayed. (Page 42 of V ol.1) The functions allocated to the USER buttons • are displayed while you hold down the DISP/ MODE CHK button. 6 Microphone level automatic control display Appears when in the setup menus, RECORDING SE[...]

47 Displays Remaining battery capacity may not be • displayed correctly when using in high or low temperatures, or when the battery has not been used for a long period of time. T o ensure that remaining battery capacity is displayed correctly , use the battery completely from a fully-charged state, and charge the battery again. (Remaining batt[...]

48 Screen displays (continued) (Continued on the next page) C ■ CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMP A TIBLE DA T A. No use is possible because the standard for the data is different. CANNOT DELETE. Clip cannot be deleted. CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON Clip cannot be deleted. CANNOT PLA Y . No playback is possible. CANNOT PLA Y WITH THIS BUTT ON No play[...]

49 Displays N ■ NO CARD No card is inserted. NOW ACCESSING. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD. Card is currently being accessed. Please do not remove the card. R ■ REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING. Video recording has been stopped. Data is now being written to the card. REP AIR CLIP? Do you wish to repair clips now? S ■ SD CARD FORMA T? YES NO Do you wish to[...]

50 Screen displays (continued) Setting the DISPLA Y items Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLA Y of the DISPLA Y SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 60) Displays MODE CHK (Hold down DISP/ MODE CHK button) DISPLA Y OTHER DISPLA Y settings ALL P ARTIAL OFF[...]

51 Displays Menu Setup menu list SCENE FILE screen Item Display mode Description of settings SCENE SELECT (Camera) Selects the settings (SCENE FILES) according to the variety of shooting circumstances. Y ou can read, save, and initialize these settings from MENU - SCENE FILE - LOAD / SA VE / INIT . F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 OPERA TION TYPE (Camera) Sw[...]

52 Setup menu list (continued) SCENE FILE screen (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings DET AIL LEVEL (Camera) Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical directions). -7…0…+7 V DET AIL LEVEL (Camera) Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction. -7…0…+7 DET AIL CORIN[...]

53 Menu Item Display mode Description of settings MA TRIX (Camera) Selects the MA TRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting. NORM1: Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp. NORM2: Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM1 mode. FLUO: Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors. CINE-LIKE[...]

54 Setup menu list (continued) SW MODE screen (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings LOW GAIN (Camera) Sets the gain value assigned to the L position of the GAIN switch. When OPERA TION TYPE = FILM CAM ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000, ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200 When OPERA TION TYPE = V[...]

55 Menu Item Display mode Description of settings USER1 SW (Camera) (PB) Sets the function assigned to the USER1 button. INH: No function is assigned REC CHECK : Performs recording check. F ACE DETECT : This is the face detection function. Performs the AUTO IRIS / AUTO FOCUS operation centering around the detected face. Enabled when both focus cont[...]

56 Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP screen Item Display mode Description of settings PREREC MODE (Camera) Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF . ON: Enables PRE REC function. OFF: Disables PRE REC function. TCG is set to FREE RUN. • Cannot be set when you are using INTERV AL REC. • INTERV AL REC (Camera) Scenes moving slowly over a [...]

57 Menu TC/UB SETUP screen Item Display mode Description of settings TC MODE (Camera) Selects the correction mode of the internal time code when the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded. DF: Uses the drop frame mode. NDF: Uses the non-drop frame mode. TC MODE is automatically set to NDF when you set recording frame rate of •?[...]

58 Setup menu list (continued) A V IN/OUT SETUP screen Item Display mode Description of settings SDI & HDMI OUT SEL (Camera) (PB) Sets the output video format of the SDI&HDMI OUT terminal. 1080i/720P: Output at the resolution set in REC FORMA T . DOWNCONV : SDI is output at 480i, while HDMI is output at 480p. (When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94) SDI [...]

59 Menu DISPLA Y SETUP screen Item Display mode Description of settings ZEBRA DETECT 1 (Camera) Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105% ZEBRA DETECT 2 (Camera) Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. 50%, 55%, [...]

60 Setup menu list (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings LEVEL METER (Camera) (PB) Select ON to display the audio level meter . ON, OFF ZOOM & FOCUS (Camera) Selects the unit of zoom and focus values. OFF , NUMBER, mm/m, mm/feet Use the mm/feet or mm/m display only as a general guideline because it is not • entirely accurat[...]

61 Menu CARD FUNCTIONS screen Item Display mode Description of settings CARD FORMA T (Camera) (PB) Formats the SD Memory Card. Slot1: Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 1. Slot2: Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 2. NO: Returns to the previous screen. CARD ST A TUS (Camera) (PB) Displays the SD Memory Card status. Slot1: Displays the informati[...]

62 Setup menu list (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings CARD READ (Camera) Loads the metadata recorded on the SD Memory Card on to the unit. SLOT1, SLOT2, NO “NO FILE’ is displayed when no metadata is recorded on the SD Memory Card. • RECORD (Camera) Sets whether to record the metadata to be loaded on the unit simultaneous[...]

63 Menu Item Display mode Description of settings TIME ZONE (Camera) (PB) Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute steps. (Refer to the table below .) +00:00 Time difference Area Time difference Area + 00:00 Greenwich – 00:30 – 01:00 Azores Islands – 01:30 – 02:00 Mid-Atlantic – 02:30 – 03:00 Buenos Ai[...]

64 Setup menu list (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings OPERA TION TIME (Camera) (PB) Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure). UPDA TE (Camera) Updates the system. For details on the update information, see our home page http://pro-av .panasonic.net/ . LENS UPDA TE (Camera) Updates the lens firmware. For details about the upd[...]

65 Menu THUMBNAIL screen Item Display mode Description of settings THUMBNAIL MODE (PB) Selects the thumbnail display method. ALL: Displays all clips. SAME FORMA T : Displays clips in the same recording format. MARKER: Displays clips with shot marks. INDEX: Displays clips with an INDEX. INDICA TOR (PB) Sets whether or not to display the indicator . [...]

66 Before calling for service Power supply There’ s no power . Make sure the battery and AC adaptor are connected properly . • Check the connections again. P25 of V ol.1 Power shuts off for no apparent reason. T o prevent the battery from running down needlessly , the camera- • recorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder h[...]

67 Reference 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 • extrem[...]

68 PC connection Computer does not recognize camera when USB connection cable is connected. Check the operating environment. • If your computer has multiple USB terminals, please try connecting • the camera to a different USB terminal. Switch the camera’s power off and back on again, and reconnect • the USB connection cable. P42 An[...]

69 Reference 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) Recording fo[...]

70 Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit The firmware can be updated using either of the following two methods. 1 Checking the current version of firmware and performing the update using the dedicated tool (P2_Status_Logger) P ASS (P2 Asset Support System) is only available to customers who have completed customer registration with Panas[...]

71 Reference Cleaning When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner . Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the • camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off. Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the • battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet. Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera- • reco[...]

72 Storage Precautions Before storing the camera-recorder , remove both the SD Memory Card and battery . Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and relatively constant temperature. [Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C] [Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%] Camera-recorder Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to ke[...]

73 Reference 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 [...]

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