Panasonic AJ-PX5000G Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AJ-PX5000G Operating Instructions Manual

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Memory Card Camera-Recorder
AJ-PX5000G
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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M0913HM6045 -YI
VQT5E21A-6(E)
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-PX5000G Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH M0913HM6045 -YI VQT5E21A-6(E)
  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! indicates safety information. WARNING: CAUTION: • To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in equipment to rain or moisture. cabinet or any other confined space.
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model Number: AJ-PX5000G Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 Read this first! Декларація про Відповідність Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України) Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР). Вміст...
  • Page 5 Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for this product from our DoC server: http://www.ptc.panasonic.de/ Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre...
  • Page 6 f SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. f HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/ or other countries. f MMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. f Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Setting the flash band compensation function Read this first! Assigning functions to buttons Chapter 1 Overview Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input signals Before using the camera Adjusting the recording levels Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.) Selection of external reference signal and generator lock Accessories setting...
  • Page 8 Contents Setting clip metadata FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen) Formatting a P2 card Deleting clips on the FTP server Formatting SD memory cards Viewing information of clips on FTP server Properties Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy) Connecting to external devices using the ...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter, and check the accessories.
  • Page 10: Before Using The Camera

    7 This product includes software licensed under the MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE. For these details (originally provided in English) and details on how to obtain the source code, visit the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer.
  • Page 11: Setting The Region Of Use (Setting Frame Frequency, Etc.)

    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 for the first time, follow the steps below to change the setting to the frame frequency of the region of use.
  • Page 12: Accessories

    Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Shoulder strap (page 118) Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 15) NOTE t After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly. – 12 –...
  • Page 13: Use Of The Camera On A System

    For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards that are not described in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Expanded configuration devices The following devices are also available in addition to the basic configuration devices.
  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the display window are also described.
  • Page 15: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section Power supply and accessory mounting section 18 10 1 switch (page 35) Switch used to turn on/off the power. NOTE t Even when the switch is set to the position, the camera is not shut off from the main power. 2 Viewfinder left/right positioning ring To adjust the left/right position of the viewfinder, loosen this ring, and slide the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust it to an easy-to-view position.
  • Page 16: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section f Connect the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) to remote-control some functions. For details, refer to “Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G)” (page 216). 16 Cable holders Used for clamping the light and microphone cables in place. 17 Accessory mounting holes Attach accessories.
  • Page 17: Audio (Input) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (input) function section Audio (input) function section 1 (audio recording level adjustment) dial (page 70) 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 SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]. f When the position of the
  • Page 18: Audio (Input) Function Section

    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
  • Page 19: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (output) function section Audio (output) function section 1 (volume adjustment) dial Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones. 2 (alarm volume adjustment) dial Adjust the volume of the alarm from the speaker and earphones. When set to the minimum position, the alarm cannot be heard.
  • Page 20: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section Shooting and recording/playback functions section 7 8 9 10 r Shooting and recording (Camera unit) 1 adjustment button In the synchro scan mode, the speed of synchro scan can be adjusted. Pressing the <−> button slows down the shutter speed. Pressing the <+> button speeds up the shutter speed.
  • Page 21: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section 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 balance is automatically adjusted, each of these automatic adjustments is canceled by pushing the ...
  • Page 22: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Make sure that the card has been inserted into the adaptor before use.) - Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards on the camera before use.
  • Page 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 is paused at its start point (cued state). 21 ...
  • Page 24: Menu Operation Section And Thumbnail Operation Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 1 button (page 147) f Press this button to display [USER MENU] on the viewfinder screen. Press this button for three seconds or more to display the main menu on the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 25: Time Code Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Time code section Time code section 1 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.
  • Page 26: Warning And Status Display Section

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Warning and status display section Warning and status display section 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 even if the power is turned off. To turn the display off to save the battery from wearing down, set [OFF] in the main menu →...
  • Page 27: Description On Display Window

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Description on display window Description on display window 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 three or five minutes in the main menu →...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Description on display window [DATE] Lights when is selected by the switch and the real time year/month/day value is displayed. [VTCG], [TIME], and [DATE] go out when is selected by the switch and the real-time hours/minutes value of the No display (time zone) time zone is displayed.
  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback Chapter 3 This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording and playback. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording.
  • Page 30: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    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.
  • Page 31: P2 Card

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card P2 card Inserting a P2 card When using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 30) Select and use either of the P2 or microP2 memory card slot on the camera. P2 memory card slot 1 P2 memory card slot 2 P2 memory card access LED...
  • Page 32: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    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 card while it is being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED is flashing orange).
  • Page 33: P2 Card Recording Time

    The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of P2 card. (page 250) t Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ r P2 card recording times...
  • Page 34: Cps (Content Protection System)

    “P2 Viewer Plus” software. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a computer, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 35: Basic Procedures

    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 241) Power supply setup to P2 card insertion Fig.
  • Page 36: For Shooting

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Basic procedures c: / switch Set this switch to /. d: switch Set this switch to or . e:
  • Page 37: Standard Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Basic procedures Press the button to start recording. The [REC] lamp in the viewfinder is illuminated during recording. To stop recording, press the button again. The [REC] lamp in the viewfinder goes out. NOTE t During recording, operation buttons (<%/REW>, , , ) do not function.
  • Page 38: Special Recording Functions

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions Special recording functions When recording to P2 cards, the special recording functions of pre-recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, loop recording, and one-clip recording can be performed by setting in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION]. Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a fixed amount of time before recording is actually started.
  • Page 39: One-Shot Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions Press the button. Interval recording starts according to the set intermittent time. f When [PAUSE TIME] is set to two minutes or longer, the tally lamp flashes every five seconds to indicate that the camera is on standby. f To stop recording, press the ...
  • Page 40: One-Clip Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions 1st card 2nd card Before loop recording starts No recorded content Content recorded Start recording Recording cycle 1 Recording cycle 2 Check the settings of each item in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE]. For details on system modes in which the loop recording function can be used, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions”...
  • Page 41: Simultaneous Recording

    Refer to the support desk at the following website for the latest information on software whose operability has been confirmed. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Simultaneous recording This function records the same video onto two P2 cards when the two P2 cards are inserted into two slots.
  • Page 42: Hot Swap Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions The remaining time that can be simultaneously recorded (the remaining time of the memory card that has less available recording space) is displayed in the media remaining space indicator on the screen, and [SIMUL] is displayed. When the P2 card in the slot with less remaining recording space becomes full, simultaneous recording stops.
  • Page 43: Text Memo Recording Function

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions - A shot mark is added only to the top clip among combined clips. Text memo recording function Text 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.
  • Page 44: Dual Codec Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Dual codec recording Dual codec recording Recording in different formats for main recording and sub recording can be performed on the camera. For sub recording, you can select HD proxy in AVC-LongG 6 format with 1920×1080 resolution, or multiple SD proxies with different resolution. For details on recording formats available for dual codec recording, refer to “Multi formats”...
  • Page 45: Recording The Proxy Data

    To record the proxy data, use SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards with an indication of class2 or higher. For the latest information not included in these Operating Instructions, refer to the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ When recording the proxy data to an SD memory card, always format the card using the camera.
  • Page 46: Checking The Proxy Data

    Approx. 25 min AVC-G6 2CH MOV Approx. 6 Mbps Approx. 13 min (These are reference values for continuous recording with Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips) Checking the proxy data f The indicator is displayed for the material clips with the proxy data recorded.
  • Page 47: Error Displays About Proxy Data Recordings

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Dual codec recording Checking detailed information of the proxy data Operation methods and panels may differ by version. Press the button. The thumbnail screen appears on the viewfinder screen. Select [CLIP PROPERTY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. The clip property screen is displayed.
  • Page 48: Dual Codec Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Dual codec recording Error displays Behavior and cause Action to take (viewfinder screen) [SD --min] or [SD WP] Proxy data will not be recorded to the SD memory card, but Check the status of the SD memory card. recording to the P2 card will be performed.
  • Page 49: Streaming Function

    For details on downloading the video streaming-compatible application software and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The streaming function cannot be used together with the dual codec recording and simultaneous recording. t The streaming function cannot be used together with the rec during upload function.
  • Page 50: List Of Streaming Modes And Resolution/Frame Rates

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Streaming function [SYSTEM MODE] [STREAMING MODE] HD streaming SD streaming [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AVC-G6], [AVC-G (QoS)] [HQ], [LOW], [SHQ (QoS)] [AVC-I100/50i] [AVC-I50/50i] — [1080-50i] [AVC-G50/50i] [AVC-G25/50i] [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-I50/60P] — [720-59.94P] [AVC-G50/60P] [AVC-G25/60P] [AVC-I100/50P] [AVC-I50/50P] —...
  • Page 51: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    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 viewfinder screen by pressing the button. Likewise, color playback images can be viewed on a color video monitor connected to the ...
  • Page 52: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    Adjustments and Settings for Chapter 4 Recording This chapter describes adjustment of white and black balance and adjustment of flash band compensation (FBC) function and other shooting functions. It also describes how to set convenient functions for shooting such as assignment of functions to buttons (//) and setting of time data.
  • Page 53: Multi Formats

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals This camera can record HD (1080P, 1080i, 720P) signals in AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG,or DVCPRO HD codec, and can record SD (480i/576i) signals in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, or DV codec. Recording and shooting signals can be selected in the main menu →...
  • Page 54: Multi Formats

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats System mode Recording function Simultaneous [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Standard recording Pre-recording recording [1080-50i] [AVC-I200/50i] [24BIT] — — [AVC-I100/50i] [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I50/50i] [AVC-G50/50i] [24BIT] [AVC-G25/50i] [AVC-G12/50i] [16BIT] [DVCPRO HD/50i] [1080-23.98PsF] [AVC-I200/24PN] [24BIT]...
  • Page 55: Multi Formats

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats System mode Recording function Interval recording/one- [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Loop recording One-clip recording shot recording [1080-59.94i] [AVC-I200/60i] [24BIT] — — — [AVC-I100/60i] [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I50/60i] [AVC-G50/60i] [24BIT] — [AVC-G25/60i] —...
  • Page 56: List Of Recording Settings And Recording Functions

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats System mode Recording function Dual codec recording [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] HD proxy* SD proxy* [1080-50P] [AVC-I200/25PN] [24BIT] — — [AVC-I100/50P] [24BIT]/[16BIT] — [AVC-I100/25PN] — — [AVC-G50/25PN] [24BIT] —...
  • Page 57: Selecting Video Output

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Setting Recording setting (setting menu) Recording/operation enabled/disabled Simultaneous Operation mode [REC SIGNAL] [REC FUNCTION] Pre-recording One-clip recording recording Interval recording [CAM] [INTERVAL] Not available Not available Not available One-shot recording [CAM] [ONE SHOT] Not available...
  • Page 58: List Of Recording/Playback And Output Formats

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats List of recording/playback and output formats f For details on selection of SDI OUT2 signal methods, refer to “Selecting video output from each terminal” (page 57). f Frequencies in signal methods are annotated without fractions. - 59.94→60 - 29.97→30 - 23.98→24...
  • Page 59: Multi Formats

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats System mode Output method Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] terminal terminal [1080-59.94i] [AVC-I200/60i] 1080/60i 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i 480/59.94i [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I50/60i] [AVC-G50/60i] [AVC-G25/60i] [AVC-G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD/60i] [1080-50i] [AVC-I200/50i] 1080/50i 1080/50i 1080/50i...
  • Page 60: Adjusting The White And Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at all times using the camera, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. To obtain higher image quality, perform the adjustment in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) →...
  • Page 61: Adjusting The White And Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance r Message displayed in the viewfinder screen During adjustment AWB A ACTIVE f The adjusted value is automatically stored in the Adjustment completed AWB A OK 3.2K specified memory (A or B).
  • Page 62: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance Canceling the auto tracking white balance Press the buttons (//) to which the auto tracking white balance function is assigned again, or select the ...
  • Page 63 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 button. t The gain switching circuit is automatically switched during black balance adjustment. Flicker or noise sometimes appears on the viewfinder screen. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 64: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    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 fixed shutter speed f To remove flicker caused by lighting f To shoot fast-moving subjects clearly Using the synchro scan mode...
  • Page 65: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the electronic shutter NOTE t Whichever mode the electronic shutter is used in, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the sensitivity of the camera becomes. t When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will increasingly open and the depth of focus will become shallower as the shutter speed is increased. t Under lighting conditions using fluorescent lighting or other discharge tube, horizontal stripes might appear on screen.
  • Page 66: Flash Band Compensation (Fbc) Function

    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 “flash band”) that occurs due to the MOS pickup device when shooting in environments where flash strobe light such as that from still cameras is present.
  • Page 67: Assigning Functions To Buttons

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Assigning functions to buttons Assigning functions to buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the , , , , and buttons. Set the function to be assigned to each by [USER MAIN], [USER1], [USER2], [SHOT MARK (U3)], and [TEXT MEMO (U4)] in the main menu → [CAMERA] →...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Assigning functions to buttons Item name Description Assigns the function for recording test memos to frames when the button is pressed. For details on the text memo function, refer to “Text [TEXT MEMO] memo recording function”...
  • Page 69: Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels

    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
  • Page 70 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 (automatic adjustment) or (manual adjustment by adjustment dial) by the
  • Page 71 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 LVL CH1]
  • Page 72: Selection Of External Reference Signal And Generator Lock Setting

    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 external source. The camera can receive the external reference signal from the ...
  • Page 73: Setting The Time Data

    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 files.
  • Page 74: User Bits Settings

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data System setting state Recording UB Output UB [REC FORMAT] LTC UB VITC UB terminal UB LTC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI Following [VITC UBG MODE] LTC UB is output.
  • Page 75: How To Input User Bits

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data How to input user bits By setting user bits, information such as memos (date, time) up to eight digits long (hexadecimal) can be recorded. a: switch b: Cursor buttons (`/{/Y/I) c: ...
  • Page 76: Setting The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Frame rate information The relationship between frame rates, image pull-down, and time codes/user bits is as follows. Verification information on the right-hand six digits Media management information ・ Updated frame flags and valid frame flags Fixed values ・...
  • Page 77: Externally Locking The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Regeneration by the recording check function When [PRESET] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [FIRST REC TC], or after the time code is set or reset, or the time code is switched from free run to recording run, the time code can be regenerated to the last time code of the clip recorded to the P2 card.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data r When multiple cameras are connected and one is used as a reference camera When building a system using multiple cameras, set the inputs and outputs to the same on all cameras. If different settings are set, shooting timing will no longer match.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data r When the external device is locked to the time code generator of the camera Reference video signal or TC OUT terminal terminal terminal Connect as required.
  • Page 80: Setting The Camera Id

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Setting of user bits when the time code is externally locked When the switch is set to , only the time code is locked to the time code from the external source. To lock the user bits to the input value from an external source, set [EXT] in the main menu →...
  • Page 81: Ctl Counter Setting And Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Press the jog dial button (or button) to apply the character. Use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons `/{/Y/I) to select [OK], and press the jog dial button (or button). The entered character string is set and the screen returns to the selection menu of the camera ID.
  • Page 82: Viewfinder Status Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Viewfinder status display In addition to video, the viewfinder 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 viewfinder The example is for the AJ-HVF21KG.
  • Page 83: Selecting Display Items On Viewfinder Screen

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Selecting display items on viewfinder screen To select display items on the viewfinder screen, switch [ON]/[OFF] or the type of the respective item in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR]. For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations”...
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display 4 Proxy information display Displays the proxy recording information. [PROXY P2 (P2&SD)] Displayed when proxy recording is started. [PROXY ERR] Displayed when there is an error in proxy recording. 5 SD memory card status display [WP] Write protect...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display 7 button assignment information [UM] Indicates the button. [U1] Indicates the button. [U2] Indicates the button. [U3] Indicates the button. [U4] Indicates the button. [RET] Indicates the ...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display The switch is set to . The switch is set to . The switch is set to . The switch is set to [ATW]. Note, however, that this flashes when brightness and color are outside the operation range. 14 Dynamic range stretcher (DRS) function display [DRS] Displayed when the image level in high-brightness areas is compressed and the dynamic range is stretched.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Displayed when the
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display [STREAM] Displays when the streaming function is set and can be operated normally. Displays when there is an error, and cannot operate normally. To restore, turn off the power once and turn on the power again. E R R [STRM 32 Y GET brightness display...
  • Page 89: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Flashes while the camera is being connected to a device which will receive the streaming video. ] (flashing) Displayed when the camera is connected to a device receiving the streaming video and the camera is transmitting streaming video.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Display status Selection of menu item display/ Display batch Mode check Display in Relevant Display item name hide off* display playback mode At all times menu items only System information and [VF INDICATOR] →...
  • Page 91: Mode Check Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Mode check display The camera settings and status can be displayed on the viewfinder screen. Pushing the / switch on the camera towards the side switches the six screens. [STATUS] screen display →...
  • Page 92: Display Modes And Setting Changes/Adjustment Result Messages

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display [MIC POWER (MENU)] — Displays the menu setting status of power supply to the microphone. Displays the power supply status to the front microphone currently set in the main menu → [FRONT] [I/F SETUP] →...
  • Page 93: Setting The Marker Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display [DISP MODE] setting Status for displaying messages Message [WHITE:n] When the switch setting is changed — — ([n] = [A], [B], [PRE]) When the / selector switch is set to [AUTO KNEE:ON] (or [OFF]) —...
  • Page 94: Focus Assist Function

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display [ZEBRA2] Video level [ON] [OFF] [SPOT] [109%] [ZEBRA2 DETECT] [ZEBRA1 DETECT] [0%] To display the zebra pattern in the video of the monitor output terminal (,
  • Page 95: Waveform Monitor Function

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Waveform monitor function A waveform of the video can be displayed by assigning the waveform monitor function to the buttons (//) and pressing the assigned buttons. Press the button again to return to the normal display. f The waveform and vector displays can be switched by [WFM] (page 166) in the main menu →...
  • Page 96: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor Push the button towards the right to open the LCD monitor. Set the LCD monitor screen to the easiest-to-view position. Rotate up to 180°...
  • Page 97: Adjusting And Setting The Viewfinder

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Available viewfinders The viewfinder can be used on the camera. Recording mode Viewfinder image Viewfinder Camera image Playback Return image (HD SDI) HD SDI input Camera image Playback...
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the viewfinder 14 Viewfinder stopper Used for attaching and detaching the viewfinder. r Mounting a large lens If there is no room between the top surface of the lens and the bottom surface of the viewfinder, the position of the slide rail can be shifted slightly upwards by repositioning the screw.
  • Page 99: Handling Setting Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Handling setting data Setting data file configuration The camera has six file 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.
  • Page 100: Performing Operations On Sd Memory Cards

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Inserting SD memory cards Open the slot cover. 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.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Saving and loading setup files Specified menu items can be saved to SD memory cards and loaded to the camera. There are two operations for saving to SD memory card: [SAVE] overwriting an existing file and [SAVE AS] creating a new file. Overwriting a setup file on SD memory card Select the type of menu to write beforehand in the main menu →...
  • Page 102: How To Use User Data

    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 DATA SELECT]. Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [FILE] → [SETUP DATA (SD CARD)], and press the jog dial button (or button). A list of setup files stored in the specified folder in the SD memory card is displayed.
  • Page 103: How To Restore Menu Setting Status To Factory Setting Values

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Writing setting data for scene files Select [SAVE] in the main menu → [FILE] → [SCENE], and press the jog dial button (or button). The list of scene files currently saved in camera memory is displayed. Select the file to write from the list.
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data f Flare compensation values f RB gain offset compensation values How to create lens files Adjusting the white shading For details on adjusting white shading, refer to “White shading compensation” (page 112). Adjusting flare Adjust flare by [LENS R FLARE], [LENS G FLARE] and [LENS B FLARE] in the main menu →...
  • Page 105: Writing And Reading Lens Files To And From Sd Memory Card

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Reading lens files from internal memory Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [FILE] → [LENS FILE], and press the jog dial button (or button). The list of lens files currently saved in camera memory is displayed. Select the file name to read, and press the jog dial button (or ...
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Writing lens files to SD memory card Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Select [SAVE] in the main menu → [FILE] → [LENS FILE (SD CARD)], and press the jog dial button (or button). (Fig. 1) The list of lens files currently saved in camera memory is displayed.
  • Page 107: Chapter 5 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 5 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.
  • Page 108: Power Supply

    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 verified. r Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140 DIONIC90 r IDX batteries ENDURA10...
  • Page 109: Using External Dc Power Supply

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Power supply Using V-mount type batteries Mount the V-mount type battery plate. As shown in the figure, insert and slide in the direction of the arrow. Release lever Mount the V-mount type battery plate. Slide in the direction of the arrow. Set the battery type.
  • Page 110 Chapter 5 Preparation — Power supply DC IN +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 removed while using the external DC power supply.
  • Page 111: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Lens lever Mark Mount cap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cable clamp terminal Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens to mount the lens.
  • Page 112: White Shading Compensation

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens For a normal lens Approximately 3 m Mount the lens on the camera. Make sure to connect the lens cable. Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris. Place the flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an appropriate image output level.
  • Page 113: Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (Cac)

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens 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 F11.
  • Page 114 For details on additions and modifications to lenses compatible with the chromatic aberration compensation function, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Operation of chromatic aberration compensation function Operate by the following procedure when lens data is already stored on the camera.
  • Page 115 Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens NOTE t Up to 32 files can be loaded to the camera. To load a new file, delete any file before loading the new file. For details, refer to “Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera” (page 115). Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera Set [OFF] in the main menu →...
  • Page 116: Preparing For Audio Input

    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 clamping screw Viewfinder Microphone holder ...
  • Page 117: Using Audio Devices

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices a:
  • Page 118: Mounting Accessories

    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). Tripod adaptor Pan head Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. (Fig. 1) Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor.
  • Page 119: Attaching The Rain Cover

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting accessories Attaching the rain cover The figure below shows an example of use of the rain cover SHAN-RC700. Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener – 119 –...
  • Page 120: Connecting The Terminal With The External Recording Start/Stop Switch

    Chapter 5 Preparation — Connecting the terminal with the external recording start/stop switch Connecting the terminal with the external recording start/stop switch It is possible to retrieve 1.5 A current from the terminal of the camera. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this terminal.
  • Page 121: Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations For Clips

    Thumbnail Operations for Clips Chapter 6 The images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and metadata are saved as clips. You can play back and edit clips with the camera.
  • Page 122: Thumbnail Operations

    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 the clip thumbnails displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 123 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Displayed in yellow while the wired LAN is connected. (Yellow) Displayed in red when there is a problem with the connection of wired LAN. (Red) Displayed in gray when the wireless LAN is not activated properly. (Gray) Displayed in white when the wireless LAN is not connected.
  • Page 124 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Edit copied clip indicator Displayed for the edit copied clip. Wide clip indicator Displayed for clips recorded with the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, it does not accompany clips in HD format. Incomplete clip indicator This is displayed when clips are saved across multiple P2 cards and either of the P2 cards is not inserted in a card slot.
  • Page 125: Selecting Thumbnails

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Selecting thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected on the thumbnail screen. a: button b: button c: awsq cursor buttons r button d: button e: button Selecting clips You can select multiple clips randomly.
  • Page 126: Thumbnail Screen Display Settings

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail screen display settings You can customize the thumbnail screen according to usage. Setting example for thumbnail screen ([INDICATOR]) Select [THUMBNAIL SETUP] in the main menu → [CLIP]. The thumbnail setting items ([INDICATOR], [DATA DISPLAY], [THUMBNAIL SIZE], [PB POSITION], [PROPERTY DISP.]) are displayed. For details, refer to “[THUMBNAIL SETUP]”...
  • Page 127: Playing Back Clips

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Press the button to enter into the item menu. (Fig. 2) The selected item has a check mark on it. Press the button. Pressing the 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 →...
  • Page 128: Shot Mark

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Press the button to display the confirmation screen, and use the cursor buttons and the button to select [YES]. (Fig. 2) The menu closes and the thumbnail for the clip is replaced. NOTE t You can view the thumbnail position (number of frames from the top of the clip) from the [THUMBNAIL] item of the clip information display.
  • Page 129 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations t [TEXT MEMO] is assigned to the button in the factory setting. It can also be assigned to the button in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE]. t You can hide the text memo indicator of a clip to which a text memo with card serial number is added.
  • Page 130: Deleting Clips

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations f While the clip is being copied, the progress of the copy process and cancelation will be displayed. To discontinue the copy process, press the button. When the [YES]/[NO] confirmation screen is displayed, use the cursor buttons and the button to select [YES]. NOTE t In clip division and copying using the text memo, the area copied may be automatically modified and copied depending on the recording method of the clip.
  • Page 131: Setting Clip Metadata

    Using the latest update version of P2 Viewer Plus, metadata upload files can be written to SD memory cards using a computer. Download and install the latest version of P2 Viewer Plus from the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ For details on SD memory cards to be used, refer to “Cautions when using SD memory cards” (page 22).
  • Page 132 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [SHOOT] Displays [SHOOTER] (name of the person who shot the video), [START DATE] (start date of shooting), [END DATE] (end date of shooting), and [LOCATION]/[ALTITUDE]/[LONGITUDE]/[LATITUDE]/[SOURCE]/[PLACE NAME] (altitude, longitude, latitude, and source of the information and name of the location). [SCENARIO] Displays [PROGRAM NAME], [SCENE NO.], and [TAKE NO.].
  • Page 133: Formatting A P2 Card

    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 Same as [CLIP NAME] metadata * The [COUNT] value is indicated as a four-digit number.
  • Page 134: Properties

    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations NOTE t SD memory cards can also be formatted in the main menu → [FILE] → [FORMAT SD CARD]. For details, refer to “Formatting SD memory cards” (page 100). t Data deleted as a result of formatting cannot be restored. Always check the data before formatting. Properties Clip properties and P2 card status are displayed.
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Modifying recorded clip metadata Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Display the metadata details window for the clip to be modified on the clip properties screen. Place the cursor on the item to be modified using the cursor buttons. (Fig. 1) The item of the metadata that can be modified is shown as [CREATOR], etc.
  • Page 136 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Contents of P2 card status display settings Select [CARD STATUS] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. r When [REMAIN] is selected r When [USED] is selected Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Write-protected mark mark appears when the P2 card is write-protected.
  • Page 137 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 4 Total slot memory remaining capacity (or used capacity) This displays the total remaining capacity (or used capacity) of the two slots of the recording media (P2 memory card or microP2 memory card). The available space of a write-protected P2 card is not included in the total available space.
  • Page 138: Connecting To External Devices Using The Terminal (Host) (Usb Storage Mode)

    Manual authentication is valid temporarily. If the target microP2 card is removed or power is turned off, the CPS password set manually is disabled. t Visit the following website for conditions where manual authentication is valid. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The encrypted microP2 memory card is not recognized on the SD card slot in a computer.
  • Page 139 Because the storage device is very sensitive, reading and writing data may become invalid depending on your usage. Please note that Panasonic has no responsibility for data loss caused from a storage device failure or other defects and any direct or indirect damage related to these.
  • Page 140 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Select desired format ([TYPE S], [FAT]) in the main menu → [CLIP] → [FORMAT(STORAGE)] and press the button. Select [YES] in the confirmation message and press the button. Select [YES] again when the confirmation message appears and press the button. This formats the storage device.
  • Page 141 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations - Root - Folders down to the 3rd level including the CONTENTS folder t To copy to a [TYPE S] storage device, one or more partitions are required. You can either format the storage device to [FAT] or perform copying after creating a partition through the export process.
  • Page 142 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [DATE] Folder creation date [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 You can also check the remaining capacity of the target partition in the main menu →...
  • Page 143 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Displaying the storage device clip thumbnails and the video monitor Displaying thumbnails You can display and manage clips saved in a storage device, as well as display the thumbnail screen for clips saved in a P2 card attached to the camera.
  • Page 144 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [NO.] Folder number [DATE] Folder creation date [TIME] Folder creation time [FOLDER] Folder name (creation date and time are not displayed in the root folder) [SIZE] Total capacity of the storage device [FREE CAP.] Remaining storage device capacity NOTE...
  • Page 145: Chapter 7 Menu Operations

    Menu Operations Chapter 7 This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu.
  • Page 146: Setting Menu Structure

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure Setting menu structure Menu types and how to open them Menu type How to open [USER MENU] In the main menu → [USER MENU SEL], you can select the desired items and Displayed by pressing the ...
  • Page 147: Setting Menu Display

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Setting menu display Setting menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. The menu is divided into the main menu, sub-menu, and setting item menu. Set data are written and saved in the camera’s internal memory.
  • Page 148: Setting [User Menu]

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Press the button to close the menu. f This brings you back automatically to the previous screen depending on the menu item. r To perform cancellation while setting Push the / switch towards the side. Alternatively, press the button while holding down the ...
  • Page 149: Menu List

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [PAINT] These are items for performing fine image adjustments while monitoring the output waveform of the camera using the waveform monitor. You will need support from video engineers to use configure these settings. These menu item settings are enabled when using the camera as a standalone device.
  • Page 150 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [B FLARE] Adjusts the Bch flare level. The adjusted value of this item is added to the flare adjusted value in the main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [LENS FILE ADJ.]. [−100]…[100] f Factory setting: [0] NOTE...
  • Page 151: Color Correction

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [COLOR CORRECTION] Item Description of settings [[S] L COLOR CORRECT] Switches [ON]/[OFF] of the 15-axis independent color correction where the switch is on . [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [[S] M COLOR CORRECT] Switches [ON]/[OFF] of the 15-axis independent color correction where the ...
  • Page 152: Low Setting

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [B-Cy (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between blue and cyan. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [Cy (PHASE)] Corrects the cyan hue. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [12] [Cy-G (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between cyan and green. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [15] [G (PHASE)]...
  • Page 153: Mid Setting

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [[S] COLOR CORRECT] Switches the 15-axis independent color correction on/off. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] NOTE t When saving or reading setup files 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 [PAINT([S]SELECT)] in the main menu →...
  • Page 154: High Setting

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [HIGH SETTING] Item Description of settings [[S] MASTER GAIN] Selects the master gain. [−6dB], [−3dB], [0dB], [3dB], [6dB], [9dB], [12dB], [15dB], [18dB], [21dB], [24dB], [27dB], [30dB] f Factory setting: [12dB] [H.DTL LEVEL] Sets the horizontal detail correction level. [0]…[63] f Factory setting: [6] [V.DTL LEVEL]...
  • Page 155: Skin Tone Dtl

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [SKIN TONE DTL] Item Description of settings [[S] SKIN TONE DTL] Selects the skin tone table that will display the skin tone detail. Create the skin tone table with [DETECT TABLE]. You can shoot smoother skin tones by displaying skin tone detail.
  • Page 156 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [KNEE/LEVEL] Item Description of settings [MASTER PED] Sets the master pedestal. [−200]…[200] f Factory setting: [16] [[S] MANUAL KNEE] Sets the mode when the / switch is . This enables the [KNEE MASTER POINT]/[KNEE MASTER SLOPE] setting value when the switch is [ON].
  • Page 157 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [GAMMA] Item Description of settings [MASTER GAMMA] Configure master gamma settings in 0.01 steps. [0.30]…[0.75] f Factory setting: [0.45] [R GAMMA] Sets the gamma of Rch. [−15]…[15] f Factory setting: [0] [B GAMMA] Sets the gamma of Bch.
  • Page 158: S] Camera Setting

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [[S] CAMERA SETTING] Item Description of settings [SHOOTING MODE] Selects the shooting mode according to the shooting environment. [NORMAL]: Selects normal sensitivity. (Appropriate when shooting in normal brightness.) [HIGH SENS.]: Selects high-sensitivity. (Appropriate when shooting in a dark environment.) [H.SENS.] is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 159: Vf Marker

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [VF OUT] Selects the image signal displayed on the viewfinder screen. [Y]: Luminosity signal [NAM]: Outputs the [R], [G] or [B] signal with the largest level. [R]: Rch signal [G]: Gch signal [B]: Bch signal f Factory setting: [Y]...
  • Page 160: Vf User Box

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SAFETY AREA] Sets the size of the safety zone marker. The constant ratio of length to width can be set in 1% increments. [80%]…[100%] f Factory setting: [90%] [FRAME MARK] Selects frame marker [ON]/[OFF].
  • Page 161 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DATE/TIME] Selects whether year/month/day and hour/minute/second are displayed simultaneously when the camera ID is displayed. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] This item cannot be set when [CAMERA ID] is set to [OFF]. [ZOOM/FOCUS] Selects the unit of zoom and focus values.
  • Page 162 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SYSTEM INFO] Selects [ON]/[OFF] for displays of system information and warnings. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [COMPRESSION] Turns compression mode display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON]: When the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [COMPRESSION MODE] is set to [DARK], [COMP] is displayed.
  • Page 163 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [USER SW STATUS] Sets whether to display the function of each user switch or functions assigned to other switches when the / switch is pushed to the side. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [P.ON IND]...
  • Page 164: [Camera]

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [CAMERA] These are items for changing the settings based on the condition of subject when the camera is operated. These menu items cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. [CAMERA ID] Item Description of settings [ID1]...
  • Page 165: User Sw

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [POSITION4 SEL] Sets the shutter speed in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SHUTTER SPEED] → [POSITION4]. 50 Hz: [1/60], [1/120], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000], [HALF], [180.0deg], [172.8deg], [144.0deg], [120.0deg], [90.0deg], [45.0deg] f Factory setting: [1/500] 59.94 Hz: [1/100], [1/120], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000], [HALF], [180.0deg], [172.8deg],...
  • Page 166: Sw Mode

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TEXT MEMO (U4)] (Select a function) Assigns the button. For selectable functions and an explanation of functions, refer to “Assigning functions to buttons” (page 67). f Factory setting: [TEXT MEMO] (Detection time) Selects a response to accept when the ...
  • Page 167: White Balance Mode

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [S.GAIN OFF] Selects a method to release super gain mode. [L/M/H]: Released by changing the switch or switch ( button). [S.GAIN]: Released by the switch ( button) only. f Factory setting: [L/M/H] [DS.GAIN OFF] Selects a method to release digital super gain mode (accumulated gain).
  • Page 168: [Clip]

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [AWB A TEMP] Sets color temperature when the switch is in the position. If the white balance is automatically adjusted in the position, the color temperature at that time is recorded to the ...
  • Page 169 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [PROPERTY] Item Description of settings [CLIP PROPERTY] Detailed clip information is displayed on the screen. Items can be individually corrected. For details, refer to “Properties” (page 134). [CARD STATUS] Displays the card status of a card slot. For details, refer to “Thumbnail screen” (page 122). [CPS PASSWORD] Sets the CPS encrypted password of the microP2 memory card.
  • Page 170: Thumbnail Setup

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [EXCH. THUMBNAIL] Changes the clip thumbnail to an image with any text memo. This can be executed while the text memo clip is displayed. [EXPLORE] Switches to the information display screen for a storage device or FTP server. [STORAGE]: Switches to the information display screen for storage device.
  • Page 171: Storage Copy Setup

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [PROPERTY DISP.] Sets simple properties item displayed on the left of the thumbnail when [SMALL] is selected for [THUMBNAIL SIZE]. [USER CLIP NAME]: Displays the user clip name. [START TC]: Displays the start time code. [REC DATE]: Displays the recorded date.
  • Page 172: [Rec/Pb]

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [REC/PB] These are various types of setting items when performing camera recording and playback. [REC FUNCTION] Item Description of settings [RECORDING] Select the recording format. [NORMAL]: Performs standard recording. [INTERVAL]: Performs interval recording. [ONE SHOT]: Performs one-shot recording.
  • Page 173: Rec/Pb Setup

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [REC/PB SETUP] Item Description of settings [REC MEDIA] Selects the slot for the media to be recorded. [P2]: Uses P2 memory cards (slots 1 and 2). [microP2]: Uses microP2 memory cards (slots 3 and 4). f Factory setting: [microP2] Recording is not possible when a card is inserted into a slot that is not selected.
  • Page 174 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [DUAL CODEC SETUP] Item Description of settings [CODEC USAGE] Selects media for recording proxy data. [PROXY REC(P2)]: Records proxy data to a P2 card. [PROXY REC(P2&SD)]: Records proxy data to both a P2 card and SD memory card. [STREAMING]: Outputs video stream.
  • Page 175: Rec Meta Data

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [TC/UB] Item Description of settings [UBG MODE] Selects the user bits mode. [USER]: Selects the user bits value set in the display window. [TIME]: Selects the local time. (hh, mm, ss) [DATE]: Selects the local date and time. (YY, MM, DD, hh) [EXT]: Records the user bits values currently input to the ...
  • Page 176: [I/F Setup]

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [INITIALIZE] Deletes all loaded metadata and initializes. [PROPERTY] Checks and corrects loaded metadata. This item is enabled while the thumbnail is displayed. [LANGUAGE] Sets the language used to display metadata. [ENGLISH], [JAPANESE] f Factory setting: [JAPANESE] This items is displayed when [NTSC (J)] is selected in [OPTION MENU] →...
  • Page 177: Sdi Out1 Marker

    Recording operation control is not output when 4G/LTE is set. For the information on the supported external devices (such as recorders), visit the following website: http://panasonic.biz/sav/autorec_e/ [THUMBNAIL OUT] Selects whether to output the thumbnail of a clip displayed on the LCD monitor to the ...
  • Page 178: Downcon Setting

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CENTER MARK] Switches the center marker. [1]:+(large) [2]: Open center (large) [3]: +(small) [4]: Open center (small) [OFF]: Does not display. f Factory setting: [1] [SAFETY MARK] Selects the type of frame for the safety zone marker. [1] Box [2] Corners [OFF] Does not display.
  • Page 179 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [GENLOCK] Item Description of settings [GENLOCK] Switches the synchronization signal of the camera signal. [INT]: Synchronizes to the internal standard signal independent of standard signals input to the terminal or terminal. [GL IN]: Synchronizes to the standard signal input to the ...
  • Page 180 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [LVL CONTROL CH3(CH1)] Can be manually adjusted with this item when automatic level adjustment of audio CH3 (CH1) is [OFF]. [0]…[100] f Factory setting: [70] The channel is replaced when [CH3/4] is selected in [VR SELECT]. Setting values are inherited between replaced channels.
  • Page 181 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [REAR MIC CH2/4 LVL] Selects the rear microphone input level. [−50dB], [−60dB] f Factory setting: [−60dB] [REAR LINE IN LVL] Selects the rear line input level. [−3dB], [0dB], [4dB] f Factory setting: [4dB] [AUDIO OUT LVL] Selects the audio output level.
  • Page 182 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings f [LOGIN PASSWORD] Sets the login password. f [SSH] Sets when transferring files using SSH. [ENABLE]: Uses SSH. [DISABLE]: Does not use SSH. f Factory setting: [DISABLE] f [SSH PORT] Sets the network port number when SSH is used.
  • Page 183 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TYPE] Sets the connection method. [DIRECT]: Accesses to the network function of the camera directly from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. [INFRA]: Connects to the wireless access point. f Factory setting: [DIRECT] [SSID INPUT MODE] Sets the setting method of SSID.
  • Page 184: Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [LCD MONITOR] Item Description of settings [BACKLIGHT] Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. [−3]: Becomes the darkest. [−2], [−1]: Darkens more than normal. [0]: Normal brightness. [1]: Brightens more than normal. f Factory setting: [0] [BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 185 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CARD NEAR END ALARM] Sets whether to output the warning sound at P2 card near end. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [CARD NEAR END TIME] Sets remaining time to emit the P2 card near end warning. [2min], [3min] f Factory setting: [2min] [CARD END ALARM]...
  • Page 186: [File]

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TYPE C FULL] Selects the voltage for full display in steps of 0.1 V when the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [BATTERY/ P2CARD] → [BATTERY SELECT] is set to [TYPE C]. [13.0V]…[17.0V] f Factory setting: [15.9V] [TYPE C NEAR END]...
  • Page 187: Setup Data Select

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [SETUP DATA SELECT] f Select menu items to save to/read from to SD memory card in the main menu → [FILE] → [SETUP DATA (SD CARD)]. f The factory settings are as follows: - [SYSTEM], [CAMERA ID], [OPTION MENU] →...
  • Page 188: [Maintenance]

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [PROTECT] Write prohibited. [FORMAT SD CARD] Formats an SD memory card. [LOAD USER DATA] Loads a user file saved in the camera memory. [INITIALIZE] Item Description of settings [LOAD FACTORY DATA] All menu values are set to factory settings.
  • Page 189: Lens File Adj

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [R H SAW] White shading correction is performed manually. Adjusts sawtooth waveforms and parabolic wave forms of RGB channels in the horizontal and vertical [R H PARA] directions. [R V SAW] [−255]…[255] [R V PARA] f Factory setting: [0]...
  • Page 190: [System]

    P2 Viewer Plus version. For 24-bit compatible P2 devices and the latest P2 Viewer Plus information, visit the P2 support page on the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ [REC SIGNAL] Switches the video input signal. [CAM]: Records signals from the camera.
  • Page 191: [User Menu Sel]

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list NOTE t If [LINE&FREQ] or [REC FORMAT] is changed, the set pre-recording time value (main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [PRE REC TIME]) may also be changed accordingly. The range that can be set for pre-recording time differs depending on the settings in [LINE&FREQ] and [REC FORMAT].
  • Page 192: Setting Items To [User Menu] And Loading/Reading The Settings To A Data File

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [AREA SETTING] Item Description of settings [AREA SELECT] Select the region in which to use the camera before the initial use. [NTSC]: Selects an NTSC region other than Japan. [NTSC (J)]: Selects Japan. [PAL]: Selects the PAL region.
  • Page 193 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [MATRIX G-R] — — [MATRIX G-B] — — [MATRIX B-R] — — [MATRIX B-G] — — r [COLOR CORRECTION] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [[S] L COLOR CORRECT]...
  • Page 194 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list r [MID SETTING] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [[S] MASTER GAIN] — — [H.DTL LEVEL] — — [V.DTL LEVEL] — — [DTL CORING] — — [H.DTL FREQ.] — — [LEVEL DEPEND.] —...
  • Page 195 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [KNEE MASTER POINT] — [KNEE MASTER SLOPE] — [[S] WHITE CLIP] — [WHITE CLIP LVL] — [A.KNEE POINT] — [A.KNEE LVL] — [A.KNEE RESPONSE] —...
  • Page 196 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [VF] r [VF DISPLAY] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [VF/LCD CHAR] — — — [VF MODE] — — — [VF COLOR] — — — [DISP CONDITION] — — [DISP MODE] —...
  • Page 197 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [FBC] — — [FBC WARNING DISP] — — [SHOOTING MODE] — — [FOCUS BAR] — — [P2CARD REMAIN] — — [REC MEDIA] — — [BATTERY] —...
  • Page 198 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [POSITION1] — — — — [POSITION2] — — — — [POSITION3] — — — — [POSITION4] — — — — [POSITION5] — — — —...
  • Page 199 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list r [USER SW GAIN] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [S.GAIN] — — [DS.GAIN] — — r [LENS/IRIS] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [A.IRIS LEVEL] — —...
  • Page 200 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [PROPERTY DISP.] — — — [THUMBNAIL INFO.] — — — [TEXT MEMO IND] — — — r [STORAGE COPY SETUP] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item...
  • Page 201 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [REC CHECK REGEN] — — — r [REC META DATA] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [LOAD] — — — — —...
  • Page 202 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [USER BOX HEIGHT] — — [USER BOX H POS] — — [USER BOX V POS] — — r [DOWNCON SETTING] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item...
  • Page 203 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [USB MODE] — — — — — — [NETWORK SEL] — — — — [NETWORK FUNC] [HTTP SERVER] — — — [PLAYLIST] — — —...
  • Page 204 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [BRIGHTNESS] — — — [COLOR LEVEL] — — — [CONTRAST] — — — [SELF SHOOT] — — — [VF/LCD CHAR] — — — r [BATTERY/P2CARD] [USER MENU] Data file Item...
  • Page 205 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [PAINT([S]SELECT)] — — — — — [VF] — — — — — [CAMERA] — — — — — [REC/PB] — — — — — [CLIP] —...
  • Page 206 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list r [INITIALIZE] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [LOAD FACTORY DATA] — — — — — — — [SAVE USER DATA] — — — — — — — [MAINTENANCE] r [SYSTEM CHECK] [USER MENU] Data file Item...
  • Page 207 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [SYSTEM] r [SYSTEM MODE] [USER MENU] Data file Item By page By item [LINE&FREQ] — — — [REC FORMAT] — — — [AUDIO SMPL RES] — — — [REC SIGNAL] — — — [ASPECT] —...
  • Page 208: Chapter 8 Connecting To External Devices

    Connecting to External Devices Chapter 8 This chapter describes the external devices that can be connected to the camera.
  • Page 209: Linking To External Devices

    Cables are optionally available. They are not supplied with the camera. Prepare the HDMI cable (optional) with double or more shielded. For the HDMI cable, use of the Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the , , and
  • Page 210: Connection Function Via Or Terminals

    Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connection function via or terminals Connection function via or 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 storage. Connecting to a computer ...
  • Page 211: Usb Storage Mode

    For the latest information on the driver, visit the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t The camera supports only USB 2.0. Ensure your computer supports USB 2.0. t When connecting the camera to a computer via USB, ensure that no other device is connected to the computer via USB.
  • Page 212: External Device Connection And Recording Control Function Using Hd Sdi

    In interval recording, one-shot recording, and loop recording modes, HD SDI remote function is disabled. t HD SDI remote function is disabled when 4G/LTE is set. t For the supported external devices (such as recorders), visit the following website: http://panasonic.biz/sav/autorec_e/ – 212 –...
  • Page 213: Connecting To The Remote Control Unit (Aj-Rc10G)

    Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) f Connect the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional) to remote-control some functions. f When you connect AJ-RC10G and set the switches of the camera and AJ-RC10G to , the camera automatically enters the remote control mode.
  • Page 214 For details on the current from the terminal, refer to “Details of the connector signals” (page 255). t For the software version of AJ-RC10G, use Ver.1.20 or higher. For the updated versions of AJ-RC10G software, refer to the support information for P2 in the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 214 –...
  • Page 215: Connecting To The Extension Control Unit (Ag-Ec4G)

    Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) f Connect the extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional) to remote-control some functions. f When you connect AG-EC4G and set the switches of the camera and AG-EC4G to , the camera automatically enters the remote control mode.
  • Page 216: Connecting To Remote Operation Panel (Ak-Hrp200G)

    Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) You can remote control some functions by connecting the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) to the camera's terminal or terminal. r When connecting to the camera's ...
  • Page 217: Remote Control Unit Connected To The Camera

    Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) Remote control unit connected to the camera When AK-HRP200G is connected to the camera, AK-HRP200G button operations are as follows: f Matrix button (), skin tone detail button (): Operation varies depending on the lighting status of the button. - When the button lights up, the operation is available with the menu setting value of the camera (setting for the linear matrix or skin tone detail).
  • Page 218: Connecting To P2 Rop Application

    Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting to P2 ROP application Connecting to P2 ROP application Using a P2 ROP application that operates on an iPad connected to the camera via wireless LAN, you can remotely control some functions of the camera.
  • Page 219: Chapter 9 Network Connection

    Network Connection Chapter 9 This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network.
  • Page 220: Network Connection

    To use wireless LAN, attach AJ-WM30 (optional) to the terminal (sub-host). For details on wireless modules that can be connected, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ To use wired LAN, connect a LAN cable to the terminal on the rear side.
  • Page 221: Preparing For Connection

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Preparing for connection Preparing for connection For wireless module AJ-WM30 Connect the wireless module AJ-WM30 (optional) to the camera. Wireless module fixing part Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Remove the wireless module fixing part from the camera. (Fig. 2) The wireless module fixing part is secured with a screw.
  • Page 222: For Wired Lan

    For the USB 2.0 extension cable (optional), using a cable of A type male/female, 0.5 m or shorter, and with double-shielded for noise suppression is recommended. t For details on wireless modules that can be connected, refer to the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/4glte.html http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/wireless_module.html – 222 –...
  • Page 223: Network Settings

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings Network settings To use wireless LAN or wired LAN, configuration of each setting is required. Configure the settings according to the function to use. When the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [USB MODE] is set to [ON], the network function cannot be used. Wireless LAN settings This section describes the settings to connect the camera to mobile devices (iPad/iPhone), computers, or wireless access point via wireless LAN.
  • Page 224 Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings [DEFAULT GATEWAY]: Default gateway (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) [PRIMARY DNS]: Primary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) (When [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE] and can be acquired from the DNS server, it is is overwritten by the DNS server value which is acquired externally. When the value is [0.0.0.0], the server is not set.) [SECONDARY DNS]: Secondary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) (When [DHCP] is set to [ENABLE] and can be acquired from the DNS server, it is is overwritten by the DNS server value which is acquired externally.
  • Page 225: Wired Lan Settings

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings NOTE t The startup time after turning on the power may be longer due to starting of the network. t When you change the [NETWORK SEL] settings, the changes will not be reflected until the camera is restarted. After the settings have been changed, the setting screen termination may take time due to the restart of the network service.
  • Page 226 Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings [DHCP]: Setting whether to use automatic acquisition via DHCP ([ENABLE]: Use automatic acquisition/[DISABLE]: Does not use automatic acquisition) (Factory setting: [ENABLE]) [IP ADDRESS]: IP address (Factory setting: [192.168.0.1]) [SUBNET MASK]: Subnet mask (Factory setting: [255.255.255.0]) [DEFAULT GATEWAY]: Default gateway (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) [PRIMARY DNS]: Primary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [SECONDARY DNS]: Secondary DNS server setting (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0])
  • Page 227: Network Function

    User account name must not exceed 31 characters.The password must be 6 to 15 characters long. For information on P2 Browser, refer to the “P2 Web Application” User Guide from the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.html NOTE t When [NETWORK SEL] is [OFF] or [4G/LTE], network functions cannot be used.
  • Page 228: Setting For Connection With P2 Rop Application

    Enter up to 31 characters for the user account name, and 6 to 15 characters for the password. For information on P2 Playlist Editor, refer to the User Guide of “P2 Web Application” on the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.html NOTE t When [NETWORK SEL] is [OFF] or set to [4G/LTE], the P2 playlist editing function cannot be used.
  • Page 229: Setting For Ip Connection With The Remote Operation Panel (Ak-Hrp200G)

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network function - IP address (when the camera’s main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [WIRELESS PROPERTY] → [DHCP SERVER] is set to [ENABLE], IP address does not need to be set) Setting for IP connection with the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) You can remotely control some functions by connecting the Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP200G (optional) via IP connection.
  • Page 230 Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network function NOTE t You can save the details you have set in Step to an SD through the following procedure: Insert the SD memory card and select [SAVE (SD CARD)] in main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING]. Configuring the settings by directly referring to the settings contained in the SD memory card Configure the settings by directly referring to the settings contained in the SD memory card without saving it in the camera.
  • Page 231: Using Ftp Client Function

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Using FTP client function To use the FTP client function, network configuration and FTP client settings are necessary in advance. FTP client function setting By connecting the camera to network using wireless LAN (wireless access point connection),4G/LTE, or wired LAN, you can transfer clips to a server device on the network.
  • Page 232: Ftp Server Folder List (Ftp Explorer Screen)

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Press the jog dial button (or the button). The connection status is displayed. After checking the log, press the button. The setting menu screen returns. NOTE t The status information is not updated in real-time. To view the most recent data, perform the procedure again. t If [ENABLE] is set in the main menu →...
  • Page 233: Deleting Clips On The Ftp Server

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function t Folder names using multi-byte characters are not displayed correctly. t Up to 100 folders can be displayed in one folder. The 101st folder and subsequent folders cannot be accessed from the FTP explorer screen. However, if you have directly entered the folder name in the main menu →...
  • Page 234: Viewing Information Of Clips On Ftp Server

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Viewing information of clips on FTP server You can view metadata of clips on the FTP server. The information and the procedure to display are the same as that of P2 card clip properties. Move the cursor to the target clip on the FTP thumbnail screen.
  • Page 235: Transferring From An Sd Memory Card To An Ftp Server (Export)

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function NOTE t Only clips that include audio and video of the main recording can be written back to the P2 card from the FTP server. Only proxy recording clips cannot be written back to the P2 card from the FTP server. (An error message [UNKNOWN CONTENTS FORMAT!] is displayed). t Writing back only proxy clips can be performed to an SD memory card.
  • Page 236 Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function t Depending on factors such as the number or sizes of files in the selected folder, and network conditions, writing back may take time. t Any files with the same path names as the one in the SD memory card will be overwritten. However, if the path names are the same but the types differ (folder and file), an error is generated.
  • Page 237: Rec During Upload Function

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Rec during upload function Rec during upload function Clips recorded in the P2 card can be automatically transferred to a server device on the network during recording/playback with the camera. The rec during upload function has the following two modes: f Automatic transfer mode: After the rec during upload function is enabled, uploads recorded clips in order.
  • Page 238: Displaying The Upload List

    Chapter 9 Network Connection — Rec during upload function You can check the transfer status of clips registered in the upload list in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [UPLOAD LIST]. The viewfinder or LCD monitor shows the operation status of the rec during upload function. In addition, the thumbnail screen shows the operation status of the rec during upload function and the transfer status of clips.
  • Page 239 Chapter 9 Network Connection — Rec during upload function NOTE t If the [STATUS] display changes while displaying the upload list, the screen is not updated. t Save up to the latest 1000 logs for clip information (month and date, clip number (global clip ID), status) registered in the upload list to an SD memory card.
  • Page 240: Chapter 10 Maintenance And Inspection

    Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 10 Inspect the various parts of the camera before shooting. This chapter also explains the warnings and error messages displayed on the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 241: Inspections Before Shooting

    Chapter 10 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 5 9 9 min 1 4 .6 V 2 1 9 9...
  • Page 242 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Press the button again. Ensure that the P2 card access LED illuminates in orange, and that the [REC] lamp disappears from the viewfinder screen. Use the button on the lens to check the same behaviors in steps 2 to 3. Press the ...
  • Page 243 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Set the switch to . Check that each time the button is pressed, [VTCG] → [DATE] → [TIME] → no display (time zone) → [TCG] value is displayed and that this value is accurate.
  • Page 244: Maintenance

    Chapter 10 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 switch is turned , [BACK UP BATT EMPTY] may be displayed on the viewfinder screen for approx.
  • Page 245: Warning System

    Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Warning system Warnings description list If an error is detected immediately after the camera turns on or during operation, the lamp, the lamp on the viewfinder screen, and an alarm indicate the error. NOTE t The priority order of each item is the warning lamp, tally lamp, and alarms, and if multiple errors occur simultaneously, highest priority one is indicated.
  • Page 246 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system 6 Recording error Display in display window Does not display. Warning lamp Flashes four times per second during continuous recording. Tally lamp Flashes four times per second during continuous recording. The [REC WARNING] display and rows beneath display the cause. f Displayed only while the error occurs during recording.
  • Page 247: Error Code

    Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Viewfinder The [FAN STOPPED] display is illuminated at all times. Alarm Does not sound. There is an error in the fan and it stops. Otherwise [OPTION MENU] → [OPTION] → [FAN MODE] → [OFF] has been Warning content set.
  • Page 248: Warning/Error Displays In The Thumbnail Operation, Menu Operation, And Usb Storage Mode

    Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Monitor display Description Camera operation First row Second row Displayed when a video or audio error occurs during recording. Turn the power off and on before using it again. [REC WARNING] [FRAME SIGNAL] Continue When input signals are disrupted, recording continues while disrupted images are recorded.
  • Page 249 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Message Description Measure Multiple instances of the same clip (copies) cannot be copied Multiple instances of the same clip (copies) are included in the [SAME CLIP IS SELECTED!] simultaneously. Remove instances of the same clip from clips selected.
  • Page 250: Updating The Camera Firmware

    With P2_Status_Logger, you can check the version information of the device used and jump to the page to download the required firmware. For details about downloading and using P2_Status_Logger, refer to the pages displayed after logging in to PASS. Other benefits are offered to registered users. For details, refer to the website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e) of PASS (P2 Asset Support System).
  • Page 251: Chapter 11 Specification

    Specification Chapter 11 This chapter describes the dimensions, specifications, and connector signals.
  • Page 252: Dimensions And Specifications

    Chapter 11 Specification — Dimensions and specifications Dimensions and specifications 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) Specifications General Power DC 12 V (11.0 V – 17.0 V) Power consumption 29 W (body only, 1080/59.94i, AVC-Intra 100 standard recording status, LCD ON) 70 W (with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal)
  • Page 253: Digital Audio

    Chapter 11 Specification — Dimensions and specifications Sensitivity [NORMAL] mode F9 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i) F10 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i) [HIGH SENS.] mode F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i) F13 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i) Minimum subject illumination Approx.
  • Page 254 HQ 4CH MOV Approx. 72 min LOW 2CH MOV Approx. 135 min These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips. Video input/output terminal BNC×1...
  • Page 255: Details Of The Connector Signals

    Chapter 11 Specification — Details of the connector signals Details of the connector signals DC IN +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.
  • Page 256 GND for video signal to remote control Not used UNREG+12 V DC 12 V power supply (AJ-RC10G: Max. 0.75 A) Panasonic Parts No.: K1AY110JA001 Manufacturer Parts No.: HR10A-10R-10SC (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) Manufacturer Parts No. of cable connector: HR10A-10P-10P(73) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Ensure that the total current from the ...
  • Page 257 IRIS-G-MAX EXT-POSI ZOOM-POSI FOCUS-POSI SPARE Panasonic Parts No.: K1AY112JA001 Manufacturer Parts No.: HR10A-10R-12SC (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) NOTE t Ensure that the total current from the terminal, terminal, terminal, terminal does not exceed 2.5 A.
  • Page 258: Index

    Index Index FTP client function [ADDITIONAL DTL] [AGC] [GAMMA] [AREA SETTING] Generator lock [GENLOCK] Audio input Automatic black balance Auto tracking white balance HD SDI HD SDI remote function [HIGH SETTING] Battery Hot swap recording Mounting [HOURS METER] Setting [BATTERY/P2CARD] [BATTERY SETTING] [I/F SETUP] Black balance...
  • Page 259 Index [SYSTEM CHECK] [SYSTEM MODE] P2 card [SYSTEM SETUP] Formatting Recording time Status [TC/UB] Status display Text memo recording Write back Thumbnail P2 memory card Changing Inserting Selecting Removing Setting Write protection [THUMBNAIL SETUP] [PAINT] Time code Playback Time data Pre-recording Time zone Properties...
  • Page 260 Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2013...

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