Page 1: Operating Instructions
P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. Operating Instructions For details, see page 5. http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/ 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 M0913HM2034 -YI VQT5E21A-2(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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Read this first! Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting Chapter 1 Overview Locking the video signal to the external reference signal Setting the time data Before using the camera Recording and output of time codes and user bits Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.) User bits settings Accessories...
Page 8 Contents Connecting to external devices using the terminal Warnings description list (host) (USB storage mode) Error code Warning information display Chapter 7 Menu Operations Warning/error displays in the thumbnail operation, menu operation, and USB storage mode Setting menu structure Updating the camera firmware Menu types and how to open them Main menu structure...
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
Details are contained on the CD provided with the camera. Refer to the “LDOC” folder. (These details are originally provided in English.) For 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 110) Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 15) CD-ROM f Operating Instructions 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 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section 16 Cable holders Used for clamping the light and microphone cables in place. 17 Accessory mounting holes Attach accessories. Do not use for purposes other than attaching accessories. f Mounting hole size - 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 10 mm or shorter) - 3/8-16 UNC (screw length 10 mm or shorter)
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 64) 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 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 140) 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 225) 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 216) 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 (0 to 8 seconds, and max.
Page 39: One-Shot Recording
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions f To stop recording, press the button. f When [OFF] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [HOLD], turning off the camera clears the interval recording settings. f To clear the settings, set [NORMAL] in the main menu →...
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
(As of March 2014) f 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 t When [1080-59.94P] or [1080-50P] is set in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [LINE&FREQ], simultaneous recording does not operate. t Simultaneous recording cannot be used together with loop recording, interval recording, or one-shot recording. t If recording stops because a recording malfunction occurs in one of the P2 cards during simultaneous recording, the camera will continue recording onto the other P2 card.
Page 43: Text Memo Recording Function
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Special recording functions 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. Also, thumbnails at text memo positions can be displayed in order and played back from text memo points, and only required portions can be selected and copied.
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 one of five 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 Error displays about proxy data recordings If an error occurs during recording the proxy data, check the entries in the following table and take necessary actions. Error displays Behavior and cause Action to take (viewfinder screen) [PROXY ERROR] or [PROXY...
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: List Of Recording Settings And Recording Functions
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 Loop recording recording [576-50i] [DVCPRO50] [16BIT] [DVCPRO] [16BIT] [DV] [16BIT] System mode Recording function Dual codec recording Interval recording/ [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT]...
Page 52: Selecting Video Output
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats Setting Recording setting (setting menu) Recording/operation enabled/disabled Operation mode [REC SIGNAL] [REC FUNCTION] Dual codec recording Text memo Shot mark Interval recording [CAM] [INTERVAL] Not available Not available Not available One-shot recording [CAM] [ONE SHOT]...
Page 53: 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 52). f (OP) indicates optional support. f Frequencies in signal methods are annotated without fractions.
Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Adjusting The White And Black Balance
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 58: 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 59: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the electronic shutter t Under lighting conditions using fluorescent lighting or other discharge tube, horizontal stripes might appear on screen. If this happens, this can be improved by adjusting the shutter speed. t A subject that quickly crosses the camera may appear distorted when shot.
Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63: 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 64: Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels
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 65 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: User Bits Settings
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data System setting state Recording UB Output UB terminal [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] LTC UB VITC UB LTC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI Following [UBG Following [VITC UBG [1080-59.94i] Respective format...
Page 69: Setting The Time Code
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data - I: The digit to be set (flashing) moves to the right. - Y: The digit to be set (flashing) moves to the left. - `: The value of the digit to set (flashing) is incremented by one. - {: The value of the digit to set (flashing) is decremented by one.
Page 70: Externally Locking The Time Code
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Time code function during battery replacement Even during battery replacement, the backup mechanism functions, allowing the time code generator to continue operating. When each item of the system mode has been changed, the time code of free run may shift. Turn on the power again, check the time code, and reset it, if necessary.
Page 71 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data r When the camera and external device are locked to the external time code generator, and the TC OUT output signal of the camera is used for simultaneous recording Reference video signal ...
Page 72 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 connected in a cascade configuration Reference video signal or ...
Page 73: Setting The Camera Id
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data Superimposing the time code To display the time code in the viewfinder or LCD monitor during shooting or playback, set [TCG], [TCR], or [TCG/TCR] in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] →...
Page 74 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data CTL counter in the recording mode (recording CTL) In the recording mode (record, recording pause, stop, and recording check), the recording CTL counter value is displayed and counting is performed continuously from the previous recording end point.
Page 75: 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 76: 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 77 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display [AWB B ACTIVE] Displayed when automatic white balance is active on the channel. Displayed when automatic white balance has ended successfully on the channel. [AWB A OK *.*K] Displayed when automatic white balance has ended successfully on the ...

Page 78 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display [D.ZOOM x2/x3/x4/OFF] Displays the digital zoom factor. [ATW ON/OFF] Displays the operation status of automatic tracking white balance. [ATW LOCK ON/OFF] Displays the lock status of automatic tracking white balance operation. [AUD CH1/3] Displayed when the input signal to record to audio channel 1 or 3 is switched.

Page 79 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display 17 System information and warning [SYSTEM ERROR Displayed when an abnormality in internal microcomputer communication or the reference signal has occurred. From here on, E-**] recording and playback are not possible. The error code is displayed on **. For details, refer to “Error code” (page 222). [TURN POWER OFF Displayed when operation is no longer possible after P2 card is removed during accessing of the P2 card, for example, during E-**]...

Page 80 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display 23 Super black display Displayed when super black is active. 24 Zoom display Displays the zoom amount. Note, however, that this item is not displayed in the case of lenses without a zoom position return [Z00] to [Z99] even if it is set to be displayed.

Page 81: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display (No display) Not displayed when a card is not inserted. [END] Displayed when there is no space remaining on each card. [WP] Displayed when the P2 card is write-protected. [ERR] Displayed in the case of format errors or authentication errors.

Page 82 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 Extender —...

Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: Setting The Marker Display
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display [DISP MODE] setting Status for displaying messages Message When the / selector switch is set to [AUTO KNEE:ON] (or [OFF]) — or [SS:1/100] (or [1/60], [1/120], [1/250], [1/500], When the shutter speed/mode setting is changed —...

Page 86: Zebra Patterns Display
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Zebra patterns display The camera can display two types of zebra patterns. When the switch of the viewfinder is set to , the zebra pattern currently set in the menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Zebra patterns can also be displayed in the video of the monitor output terminal (,

Page 87: Waveform Monitor Function
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewfinder status display Focus bar display [FOCUS BAR] The focus bar can be displayed when [ON] is set in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [FOCUS BAR]. The degree of focus is indicated by the length of the bar. Not in focus The bar extends to the right when the viewfinder is in-focus.

Page 88: 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 89: 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 90 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 91: 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 92: 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 93 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 94: 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 95: How To Restore Menu Setting Status To Factory Setting Values
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Select the file to write from the list. The title entry screen and keyboard are displayed. Enter the desired characters with the keyboard. Use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons `/{/Y/I) to select [OK], and press the jog dial button (or button). The confirmation screen is displayed.

Page 96 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Adjust the lens aperture so that the white window in the center of the grayscale chart is about 80%. Press the switch towards . White balance is automatically adjusted. Measure the signal level of RGB in the waveform monitor.

Page 97: Writing And Reading Lens Files To And From Sd Memory Card
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data Writing and reading lens files to and from SD memory card Eight lens files stored to internal memory on the camera can be written to SD memory card as a card file with a single title. Eight titles can be written to SD memory card.

Page 98 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data When the completion message is displayed, press the jog dial button (or button). For details on error messages if an error message is displayed, refer to “Warning/error displays in the thumbnail operation, menu operation, and USB storage mode”...

Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106 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 107 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 107). Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera Set [OFF] in the main menu →...

Page 108: 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 109: Using Audio Devices
Chapter 5 Preparation — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices a:

Page 110: 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 111: 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 – 111 –...

Page 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 3 Display mode Displays the types of the thumbnails to be displayed on the screen and the types of other information screens. To switch between displays, refer to “Thumbnail screen display settings” (page 117). [ALL] Displays all clips.

Page 116: 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 117: 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 118: Playing Back Clips
Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations 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 → [CLIP] → [THUMBNAIL SETUP] → [THUMBNAIL SIZE]. t A maximum of 6 items can be displayed at the same time.

Page 119: 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 120 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]. Playing back from the text memo position Thumbnail display Display still image linked to text memo...

Page 121: Deleting Clips
Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations NOTE t In clip division and copying using the text memo, the area copied may be automatically modified and copied depending on the recording method of the clip. Deleting clips Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor over the clip to be deleted, and press the button to select the clip. Select [DELETE] in the main menu →...

Page 122: 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 123 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [MEMO]* Displays [NO.] (the number of the text memo), [OFFSET] (location of the frame where the text memo is added), [PERSON] (person who recorded the text memo added to the clip), and [TEXT] (content of the text memo). [THUMBNAIL] Displays the location of the frame (frame offset) and the size (height and width) of the image selected as the thumbnail image.

Page 124: 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 125: Properties
Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations Properties Clip properties and P2 card status are displayed. It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata while clip properties are displayed. Clip properties Select [CLIP PROPERTY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. 1 Clip information Displays the indicators added to the clip and the number of added text memos.

Page 126 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 127 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 128 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 129: 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 130 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 131 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 132 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 133 Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips — Thumbnail operations [TIME] Folder creation time NOTE t For [TYPE S] storage devices, you can switch between the partition name and serial name display using the cursor buttons. t If there is an invalid partition in [P2STORE], the partition information is displayed in gray. t You can also check the remaining capacity of the target partition in the main menu →...

Page 134 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 135 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 136: 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 137: 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 138 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure [CLIP] [PROPERTY] These items are used when performing various tasks, such as playing back, deleting, and copying clips, and editing metadata, while checking the thumbnail of the clips displayed in the LCD monitor. [REPOSITION] These menu items are enabled when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

Page 139: [Option Menu] Structure
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure [SYSTEM] [SYSTEM MODE] These items are used for checking and updating the camera’s firmware version. Set the system frequency, the number of lines, and recording format. [SYSTEM SETUP] [HOURS METER] [VERSION] [UPDATE] [USER MENU SEL] ―...

Page 140: 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 141: Setting [User Menu]
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Setting menu display f The confirmation screen is displayed depending on the menu item. Select the process using the cursor buttons (`/{/I/Y), and press the button. A checkmark is placed in front of the set item. f In some menus, a screen for value setting is displayed.

Page 142: Menu List
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [PAINT] [RB GAIN CONTROL] Item Description of settings Remark [R GAIN AWB PRE] Sets the Rch gain when the switch is on . f Settings made through the menu are disabled [−200]…[0]…[200] when the remote control unit and extension control unit are connected.

Page 143 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [[S] MATRIX TABLE] Selects the color collection table for the linear matrix. [A], [B] [MATRIX R-G] Adjusts the linear matrix. (Red - Green) [A]: [−63]…[30]…[63] [B]: [−63]…[24]…[63] [MATRIX R-B] Adjusts the linear matrix.

Page 144: Low Setting
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [R-Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between red and magenta. [−63]…[5]…[63] [Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the magenta hue. [−63]…[3]…[63] [Mg-B (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between magenta and blue. [−63]…[4]…[63] Corrects the blue hue. [B (PHASE)] [−63]…[0]…[63] [B-Cy (PHASE)]...

Page 145: Mid Setting
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [MID SETTING] Item Description of settings Remark [[S] MASTER GAIN] Selects the master gain. f [−6dB] in [[S] MASTER GAIN] cannot be selected [−6dB], [−3dB], [0dB], [3dB], [6dB], [9dB], [12dB], [15dB]. [18dB], [21dB], when [NORMAL] is set in main menu →...

Page 146: High Setting
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [HIGH SETTING] Item Description of settings Remark [[S] MASTER GAIN] Selects the master gain. f [−6dB] in [[S] MASTER GAIN] cannot be selected [−6dB], [−3dB], [0dB], [3dB], [6dB], [9dB], [12dB], [15dB], [18dB], [21dB], when [NORMAL] is set in main menu →...

Page 147 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [[S] ZEBRA SDI Set whether to display skin tone zebra in the SDI OUT1 signal. OUT1] The zebra pattern is displayed when this item is set to [ON] and [SKIN TONE DTL] is open.

Page 148 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [A.KNEE RESPONSE] Sets the auto knee response speed. The smaller the setting value, the faster the response speed is. [1]…[4]…[8] [CHROMA LEVEL] Sets the chroma level of P and P signals.

Page 149 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [[S] CAMERA SETTING] Item Description of settings Remark [SHOOTING MODE] Selects the shooting mode according to the shooting environment. f If [NORMAL] is selected, [−6dB] cannot be assigned to // on the [NORMAL] Selects normal sensitivity.

Page 150 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [VF DTL] Sets the detail level of the viewfinder screen. Further emphasizes details of the viewfinder signal. If [0], the detail is the same as this line. [0]…[5]…[10] [ZEBRA1 DETECT] Sets the ZEBRA1 extraction level (IRE value).

Page 151 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [FRAME SIG] Sets frame marker aspect ratio. The [VISTA] is 16:8,65 (1,85:1), and [CNSCO] is 16:6,81 (2,35:1). [4:3], [13:9], [14:9], [VISTA], [CNSCO] [FRAME LVL] Sets the level of the outside of the frame marker. Equivalent to signal off (blanking status).

Page 152 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [COLOR TEMP] Turns color temperature display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] [CAC] Turns chromatic aberration compensation display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] [GAMMA MODE] Turns gamma curve display [ON]/[OFF]. [ON], [OFF] Turns display of [DRS], which indicates that dynamic range stretcher function is [DRS] operating, [ON]/[OFF].

Page 153 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [MODE CHECK IND] Item Description of settings Remark [STATUS] Sets whether to display the status screen when the / switch is pushed to the side. [ON], [OFF] [!LED] Sets whether to display the reason that the viewfinder lamp is illuminated when the /...

Page 154: [Camera]
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [CAMERA] [CAMERA ID] Item Description of settings Remark [ID1] Setting 1 of the camera ID to record to the color bars. Up to 10 characters may be used. [ID2] Setting 2 of the camera ID to record to the color bars. Up to 10 characters may be used.

Page 155 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [POSITION5 SEL] Sets the shutter speed in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SHUTTER SPEED] → [POSITION5]. 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] 59.94 Hz: [1/100], [1/120], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000], [HALF], [180.0deg], [172.8deg], [144.0deg], [120.0deg], [90.0deg], [45.0deg] [POSITION6 SEL]...

Page 156 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [SW MODE] Item Description of settings Remark [RET SW] Sets the function when the button on the lens is pressed. f The return video is not displayed correctly when an image signal that differs from the video system [INHIBIT] The ...

Page 157: White Balance Mode
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [D.ZOOM x2] Selects whether to enable 2x when digital zoom is assigned to the button of the camera. [ON], [OFF] [D.ZOOM x3] Selects whether to enable 3x when digital zoom is assigned to the button of the camera.

Page 158: [Clip]
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER SW GAIN] Item Description of settings Remark [S.GAIN] Selects the gain to enable to the switch ( button). f Set to be valid/invalid per gain value. All gain [30dB], [36dB], [42dB] values are valid in the factory settings.

Page 159 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [FREE CAP. OF Displays available space in a partition. f This item is displayed in storage explorer when in PARTITION] USB storage mode ([TYPE S] storage only). are factory settings. Item Description of settings Remark...

Page 160: Thumbnail Setup
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [EXPLORE] Switches to the information display screen for a storage device or FTP server. [STORAGE] Switches to the information display screen for a storage device. [FTP] Switches to the information display screen for FTP server. [AUTHENTICATE] When the cursor is placed on the card slot indicated as [AUTH NG CARD] and this menu is selected in the card status screen, the software keyboard appears to...

Page 161: [Rec/Pb]
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [PROPERTY DISP.] Sets simple properties item displayed on the left of the thumbnail when [SMALL] is f A maximum of 6 items can be displayed at the selected for [THUMBNAIL SIZE]. same time.

Page 162 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [REC TIME] Sets the recording time (one cut) when [INTERVAL] or [ONE SHOT] is selected in [RECORDING]. At 59.94 kHz: [00s01frm]…[59s29frm] At 50 kHz: [00s01frm]…[59s24frm] [PAUSE TIME] Sets the time to pause recording when [INTERVAL] is selected in [RECORDING]. At 59.94 kHz: [00h00min00s01frm]…[00h04min59s29frm]…...

Page 163 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [P.ON REC SLOT Selects the slot order targeted for recording when power is turned on. SEL] [HOLD] Records from the recording slot used the last time power was turned off.

Page 164 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [VITC UBG MODE] Selects the VITC user bits mode. f This item is not displayed in 720P mode, and the setting of [FRAME RATE] is used. [USER/EXT] If [UBG MODE] is operating in [EXT], that value is followed and when not [EXT], a user value set in [USER] is recorded.

Page 165: [I/F Setup]
[REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [REC TALLY]. f Recording operation control is not output in interval recording, one-shot recording, and loop recording. f For the information on the supported external devices (such as recorders), visit the following website: http://panasonic.biz/sav/autorec_e/ are factory settings. – 165 –...

Page 166: Sdi Out1 Marker
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [THUMBNAIL OUT] Selects whether to output the thumbnail of a clip displayed on the LCD monitor to the terminal, terminal, terminal, and

Page 167: Downcon Setting
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [USER BOX] Sets whether to display the user box to the signal from the monitor output terminal f If the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [DOWNCON (, , or

Page 168 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [MIC/AUDIO] Item Description of settings Remark [VR SELECT] Selects which channel to assign to the

Page 169 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [LIMITER CH1] Selects the channel 1 limiter. Disabled when automatic adjustment of recording levels is selected. [ON], [OFF] [LIMITER CH2] Selects the channel 2 limiter. Disabled when automatic adjustment of recording levels is selected. [ON], [OFF] [LIMITER CH3] Selects the channel 3 limiter.

Page 170 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [USB MODE] Turns operation of the mode selected in [USB MODE SELECT] [ON]/[OFF]. f Once the power is turned off, it is always set to [ON], [OFF] [OFF] the next time power is turned on. f When [DEVICE] is selected for [USB MODE SELECT] and [USB MODE] is set to [ON] (in USB device mode), the menu cannot be opened.

Page 171: Lcd Monitor
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [WIRELESS [MAC Displays the MAC address of the wireless LAN of the camera. PROPERTY] (Cannot be changed.) ADDRESS] [TYPE] Sets the connection method. [DIRECT] Accesses the network function of the camera directly from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Page 172 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [VF/LCD CHAR] Selects whether to display a character on the image of the LCD monitor and f This item can be set in the main menu → [VF] → viewfinder.

Page 173 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [BATTERY SETTING] Item Description of settings Remark [BATTERY MODE] Selects whether to set the near end voltage of a battery. [AUTO] Automatically set. [MANUAL] Manually set. [HYTRON140 NEAR Selects the near end voltage in steps of 0.1 V when the main menu → [I/F f This item is enabled when [BATTERY MODE] is END] set to [MANUAL].

Page 174: [File]
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [FILE] [FILE] menu cannot be operated in the following cases: f While the thumbnail screen is displayed Remedy: Press the button to close the thumbnail screen, and try the operations again. f During playback Remedy: Press the ...

Page 175: [Maintenance]
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [LENS FILE (SD CARD)] Item Description of settings Remark [LOAD] Selects a lens file saved to the SD memory card and loads it as one set of lens files (8 file set) in the camera. [SAVE] Specifies and saves the title and number of a lens file (1set of 8 files) in the camera to the SD memory card.

Page 176: Lens Adj
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [LENS ADJ] Item Description of settings Remark [F2.8 ADJ] Sets the iris to F2.8 only when set to [ON]. (Adjusts so that it becomes F2.8 at the lens) [ON], [OFF] [F16 ADJ] Sets the iris to F16 only when set to [ON]. (Adjusts so that it becomes F16 at the lens) Can be used as saved data the user can uniquely set.

Page 177: [System]
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. f Once the power is turned off, it is always set to [CAM] the next time power is turned on.

Page 178: System Setup
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings Remark [COMPRESSION Selects how to compress video when recording. f This setting is enabled when recording in MODE] DVCPRO HD 720P mode. [NORMAL] Records in standard compression mode. [DARK] Records by reducing image distortions caused by compression generated in portions of approx.

Page 179: [User Menu Sel]
Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU SEL] This is a menu to select items to be displayed in [USER MENU]. For details, refer to “Setting [USER MENU]” (page 141) and “Setting items to [USER MENU] and loading/reading the settings to a data file” (page 179). [OPTION MENU] [OPTION] Item...

Page 180 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([PAINT]) By page By item [RGB BLACK CONTROL] [MASTER PED] — [R PEDESTAL] — [G PEDESTAL] — [B PEDESTAL] — [PEDESTAL OFFSET] — — [R FLARE] — [G FLARE] —...

Page 181 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([PAINT]) By page By item [LOW SETTING] [[S] MASTER GAIN] — [H.DTL LEVEL] — [V.DTL LEVEL] — [DTL CORING] — [H.DTL FREQ.] — [LEVEL DEPEND.] — [MASTER GAMMA] —...

Page 182 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([PAINT]) By page By item [SKIN TONE DTL] [[S] SKIN TONE DTL] — [[S] ZEBRA VF] — [[S] ZEBRA SDI OUT1] — [[S] ZEBRA MONI] — [DETECT TABLE] —...

Page 183 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([VF]) By page By item [VF DISPLAY] [VF/LCD CHAR] — — — [VF MODE] — — — [VF COLOR] — — — [DISP CONDITION] — — [DISP MODE] —...

Page 184 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([VF]) By page By item [VF INDICATOR] [EXTENDER] — — [SHUTTER] — — [FILTER] — — [WHITE] — — [GAIN] — — [IRIS] — — [CAMERA ID] — —...

Page 185 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([CAMERA]) By page By item [CAMERA ID] [ID1] — — — — [ID2] — — — — [ID3] — — — — [USER MENU] Data file Item ([CAMERA]) By page By item [SHUTTER SPEED]...

Page 186 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([CAMERA]) By page By item [USER SW GAIN] [S.GAIN] — — [DS.GAIN] — — [USER MENU] Data file Item ([CAMERA]) By page By item [LENS/IRIS] [A.IRIS LEVEL] — —...

Page 187 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([REC/PB]) By page By item [REC FUNCTION] [RECORDING] — — — [HOLD] — — — [REC TIME] — — — [PAUSE TIME] — — — [START DELAY] — —...

Page 188 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([I/F SETUP]) By page By item [OUTPUT SEL] [OUTPUT ITEM] — — [SDI OUT1] — — [SDI OUT1 MODE] — — [SDI OUT1 CHAR] — — [SDI OUT2] —...

Page 189 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([I/F SETUP]) By page By item [MIC/AUDIO] [VR SELECT] — — — [FRONT VR CH1(CH3)] — — — [FRONT VR CH2(CH4)] — — — [AUTO LVL CH3(CH1)] — —...

Page 190 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([I/F SETUP]) By page By item [USB/LAN] [USB MODE SELECT] — — — [USB MODE] — — — — — [NETWORK SEL] — — — [NETWORK FUNC] → [HTTP —...

Page 191 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([I/F SETUP]) By page By item [BATTERY/P2CARD] [BATTERY SELECT] — — — [EXT DC IN SELECT] — — — [BATT NEAR END ALARM] — — — [BATT NEAR END CANCEL] —...

Page 192 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([FILE]) By page By item [LENS FILE] [LOAD] — — — — — — — [SAVE] — — — — — — — [CLEAR ALL FILE] — — —...

Page 193 Chapter 7 Menu Operations — Menu list [USER MENU] Data file Item ([MAINTENANCE]) By page By item [LENS FILE ADJ] [LENS FILE ADJ MODE] — — — — — — [LENS R GAIN OFFSET] — — — — — — [LENS B GAIN OFFSET] —...

Page 194: 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 195: 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 196: 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 197: 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 198: External Device Connection And Recording Control Function Using Hd Sdi
You can distinguish the status from the external device control status indicated by the previously mentioned tally lamps. NOTE t In interval recording, one-shot recording, and loop recording modes, HD SDI remote function is disabled. t For the supported external devices (such as recorders), visit the following website: http://panasonic.biz/sav/autorec_e/ – 198 –...

Page 199: 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 200 For details on the current from the terminal, refer to “Details of the connector signals” (page 230). 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/ – 200 –...

Page 201: 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 202: Chapter 9 Network Connection
Network Connection Chapter 9 This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network.

Page 203: Network Connection
Web browser A web browser is required to perform web control. f For the latest information on the supported browsers, visit the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Media player QuickTime is required for proxy video playback. f For the latest information on the versions that are operation tested, visit the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/...

Page 204: Preparing For Connection
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Preparing for connection Preparing for connection For wireless LAN 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 205: For Wired Lan
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Preparing for connection For wired LAN Connect a LAN cable. LAN cable (optional) Connect the LAN cable to the terminal on the rear side. – 205 –...

Page 206: 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 207: Wired Lan Settings
Accounts can be created or deleted, and the passwords can be changed in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [NETWORK FUNC] → [ACCOUNT LIST]. For details on P2 Browser, refer to the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Wired LAN settings The settings to connect to computers using the wired LAN are as follows.

Page 208 Accounts can be created or deleted, and the passwords can be changed in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [NETWORK FUNC] → [ACCOUNT LIST]. For details on P2 Browser, refer to the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ NOTE t When [NETWORK SEL] is [WLAN] or [LAN], the startup time after turning on the power may be longer due to starting of the network.

Page 209: P2 Browser Function Settings And Connection Status Check
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings P2 browser function settings and connection status check P2 browser function settings Configure the settings in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [NETWORK FUNC] → [HTTP SERVER]. [BROWSE]: Enables the P2 browser function. [BROWSE (+CTRL)]: Enables the HTTP server function, starting and stopping recording at the terminal side, and preset control of time code or user bits.

Page 210 Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings 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 211: Using Ftp Client Function
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Using FTP client function To use the FTP client function, network configuration (wireless LAN, wired LAN) and FTP client settings are necessary in advance. FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen) The information and subfolder list of folders in the FTP server can be displayed.

Page 212: Deleting Clips On The Ftp Server
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function t To discontinue the connection procedure, press the button. t If an error occurs, perform the operation again. t An error may occur when a network operation is performed immediately after inserting a LAN cable or connecting via wireless LAN, or when an operation is performed again immediately after cancelling the previous operation.

Page 213: Transferring From A P2 Card To An Ftp Server (Copy)
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Press the jog dial button (or the button). NOTE t Metadata can be viewed but cannot be edited. t If you leave the FTP thumbnail screen or clip properties displayed, the FTP server may be disconnected after a while. After the server has been disconnected, thumbnails may not be able to be displayed.

Page 214: Transferring From An Sd Memory Card To An Ftp Server (Export)
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Using FTP client function Transferring from an SD memory card to an FTP server (export) You can collectively transfer the data in an SD memory card to the FTP server. Press the button. The thumbnail screen is displayed. Select [SD CARD] in the main menu →...

Page 215: 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 216: 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 217 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 218 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 219: 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 220: 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 221 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 222: Error Code
Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system 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. Operation will continue, but if the camera is operated with the fan stopped, the temperature rises and recording/playback Recording or playback operation may not operate normally.

Page 223: 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 attempting to record in excess of the maximum total [REC WARNING] [OVER MAX# CLIPS] number of clips allowed for one P2 card. Stop Replace the P2 card or delete unnecessary clips.

Page 224 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Message Description Measure The metadata character code is UTF-8. Enter valid characters The metadata character code is invalid. using a viewer. [UNKNOWN DATA!] There is a problem with data in the file. Create the file again.

Page 225: 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 226: Chapter 11 Specification
Specification Chapter 11 This chapter describes the dimensions, specifications, and connector signals.

Page 227: 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 228: Digital Audio
Chapter 11 Specification — Dimensions and specifications Image S/N 62 dB (standard) Horizontal resolution 1000 TV or higher (center) Memory card recorder Recording media P2 memory card, microP2 memory card System format 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i Recording format AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50 AVC-LongG 50/AVC-LongG 25/AVC-LongG 12...

Page 229 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 230: 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 231 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 232 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 233: 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 234 Index [SYSTEM SETUP] P2 card Formatting [TC/UB] Recording time Text memo recording Status Thumbnail Status display Changing Write back Selecting P2 memory card Setting Inserting [THUMBNAIL SETUP] Removing Time code Write protection Time data [PAINT] Time zone Playback Tripod Pre-recording Properties [PROPERTY] [UPDATE]...

Page 235 Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): 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://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2013...

Panasonic AJ-PX5000G Operating Instructions Manual

Read this First

Chapter 1 Overview

Before Using the Camera

Setting the Region of Use (Setting Frame Frequency, Etc.)

Accessories

Use of the Camera on a System

Chapter 2 Description of Parts

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

Audio (Input) Function Section

Audio (Output) Function Section

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

Menu Operation Section and Thumbnail Operation Section

Time Code Section

Warning and Status Display Section

Description on Display Window

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

P2 Card

P2 Card Access Leds and Status of P2 Cards

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Basic Procedures

Special Recording Functions

Dual Codec Recording

Normal and Variable Speed Playback

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Multi Formats

Adjusting the White and Black Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function

Assigning Functions to Buttons

Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels

Selection of External Reference Signal and Generator Lock Setting

Setting the Time Data

Viewfinder Status Display

Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor

Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder

Handling Setting Data

Chapter 5 Preparation

Power Supply

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Preparing for Audio Input

Mounting Accessories

Connecting the Terminal with the External Recording Start/Stop Switch

Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips

Thumbnail Operations

Setting Clip Metadata

Chapter 7 Menu Operations

Setting Menu Structure

Setting Menu Display

Menu List

Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices

Linking to External Devices

Connection Function Via or Terminals

External Device Connection and Recording Control Function Using HD SDI

Connecting to the Remote Control Unit (AJ-RC10G)

Connecting to the Extension Control Unit (AG-EC4G)

Chapter 9 Network Connection

Preparing for Connection

Network Settings

Using FTP Client Function

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection

Inspections before Shooting

Maintenance

Warning System

Updating the Camera Firmware

Chapter 11 Specification

Dimensions

Dimensions and Specifications

Details of the Connector Signals

Index

Quick Links

Operating Instructions

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