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Panasonic AJ-PX230E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
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AJ-PX230
AJ-PX230E
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  • Page 1 Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-PX230 Model No. AJ-PX230E Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (pages 2 to 8).

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! indicates safety information. CAUTION: CAUTION The mains plug of the power supply cord shall RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK remain readily operable. DO NOT OPEN The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, installed near the equipment and shall be easily DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3 Batteries that may be used with this product (Correct as of March 2016) Panasonic VW-VBD58 batteries may be used with this product. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
  • Page 4 Read this first! Brazil Only Brasil Apenas r Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada. Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento.

  • Page 5: Read This First! (For Usa And Canada)

    Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. FCC NOTICE (USA)
  • Page 6 Read this first! (For USA and Canada) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

  • Page 7: Read This First! (For Europe)

    Fuse a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your Fuse local Panasonic Dealer. For Turkey AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 8 A professional camera recorder must be able to start quickly at any time, but a Power Management function will cause an increase in the time taken to resume from Stand-by mode. Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:...
  • Page 9 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 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Adjusting the white balance Read this first! Adjusting the black balance Read this first! (For USA and Canada) Using the zoom function Read this first! (For Europe) Setting the switch Chapter 1 Overview Adjusting the zoom position Zoom ring Before using the camera Adjusting image quality...
  • Page 11 Contents Definition of time data Power supply Recording of time codes and user bits Battery User bits settings Shooting How to input user bits Editing Setting the time code Playback Setting and displaying the counter Others Warning system Chapter 5 Playback Cases indicated by error codes Cases indicated by error messages...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter.

  • Page 13: Before Using The Camera

    Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera Before using the camera r Before using the camera, always check if the built-in battery is not consumed, and then set the date/time. The internal clock of the camera is reset when the built-in battery has been consumed. This may result in the metadata of the clip not recorded correctly, and it may not display correctly in the thumbnail screen.
  • Page 14 If you prepare to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded normally. f Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of the camera or the microP2 memory card during the use, Panasonic is not liable for the content of recording.

  • Page 15: Setting The Region Of Use (Setting The Frame Frequency, Etc.)

    Chapter 1 Overview — Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.) Setting the region of use (setting the 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 16: Accessories

    Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Battery (Parts No.: VW-VBD58) (page 28) f For areas except USA, Canada and India (4) Battery charger (page 28) Shoulder strap (page 31) AC adaptor (page 29) Microphone holder (page 33) 12 mm screws for microphone holder (2) (page 33) AC cable (page 28, 29) f For USA and Canada (2) Eye cup (page 32)

  • Page 17: Use Of The Camera On A System

    “microP2 memory card” (page 38) microP2 memory card* * For the latest information on microP2 memory card and SD memory card that are not described in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 17 –...

  • Page 18: What You Can Do With This Camera

    Cables are optionally available. They are not supplied with the camera. Use an HDMI cable (optional) with double shielding. For the HDMI cable, using Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the terminal, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera.

  • Page 20: Left Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Left side Left side 26 27 13 14 1 Focus ring (page 51) Focus manually when the switch is set to . 2 Zoom ring (page 58) Adjust the zoom manually when the switch is set to . 3 Lens cover switching lever (page 32) Open/close the lens cover.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Left side 13 switch Select the method to adjust the focus, gain, iris, white balance, and shutter speed at shooting. You can set the function to assign to in the main menu → [AUTO SW]. : Adjust automatically.

  • Page 22: Right Side

    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 — Right side 15 terminal (sub-host) This is the USB terminal for maintenance. – 23 –...

  • Page 24: Front Side, Rear Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Front side, rear side Front side, rear side 1 Built-in microphone (page 67) This is the built-in stereo microphone. 2 Light sensor Detects indoor and outdoor light. 3 Front tally lamp (page 46) Lights during shooting. This lamp will blink when the battery level becomes low. 4 Recording button (front side) (page 48) Press this button to start recording.

  • Page 25: Top Side

    Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Top side Top side 14 15 16 1 Light shoe Attach the video light. 2 Recording button (handle side) (page 48) Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. This includes hold mechanism. 3 Zoom lever (grip side) (page 58) Adjust the zoom of an image.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Top side 14 <(> button This works when the thumbnail screen is displayed. Press this button to stop playback. Press this button when you stop interval recording or one-shot recording, or when you end combining to the clip of one-clip recording. 15 <)>...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 3 Before you use the camera, mount the battery following the procedures in this chapter. The mounting of accessories is also described in this chapter.

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or AC adaptor can be used as the power supply. Charging the battery The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Fully charge the battery in the battery charger before using the battery. It is recommended that you have one extra battery.

  • Page 29: Attaching And Removing The Battery

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Attaching and removing the battery Attaching Insert the battery until you hear it clicks. Removing Lock release button Power switch Battery release button Turn the power switch to while holding down the lock release button. Make sure that the LCD monitor has gone off.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Connect the AC adaptor to the terminal. Removing Turn the power switch to while holding down the lock release button. Make sure that the LCD monitor has gone off. Remove the AC adaptor from the terminal. NOTE t When not using the camera, remove the AC cable from the power outlet.

  • Page 31: Attaching And Adjusting Accessories

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and adjusting accessories Attaching and adjusting accessories Adjusting the grip strap Adjust the grip strap so that it fits the size of your hand. Open the cover and adjust the length of the strap. Replace the cover. Attach the cover firmly.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Eye Cup

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and adjusting accessories Attaching Center of camera The side with the index of the lens hood Align the index of the lens hood with the center of the camera body and attach. Position the lens hood so that the side with the index of the lens hood is facing upwards. Rotate the lens hood clockwise until it locks in with a click.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Front Microphone

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and adjusting accessories Attaching the front microphone Microphones such as a super-directional microphone AG-MC200G (optional) can be attached. Screws for tapped hole protection are attached on the camera body. Remove those screws when you attach the microphone holder. Screw for the microphone holder Microphone cable clamp Microphone holder...

  • Page 34: Turning On/Off The Power

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Turning on/off the power Turning on/off the power Lock release button Power switch How to turn on the power Align the power switch to while holding down the lock release button. The LCD monitor lights up. How to turn off the power Align the power switch to ...

  • Page 35: Charging The Built-In Battery

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Charging the built-in battery Charging the built-in battery The date/time set in the camera is maintained by the built-in battery. The built-in battery has been consumed when [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor for approximately five seconds when the power switch is set to .

  • Page 36: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The date/time and time zone are recorded as metadata in the content (clip) while shooting. The date/time metadata will affect the playback order by the thumbnail.

  • Page 37: Inspections Before Shooting

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Inspections before shooting Inspections before shooting Perform the following inspection before recording to ensure that the system operates properly. Confirm that there is no loosening or rattling in the accessories or handle sections. Insert a microP2 memory card in the card slot and close the card slot cover. Turn ...

  • Page 38: Microp2 Memory Card

    Chapter 3 Preparation — microP2 memory card microP2 memory card Inserting a microP2 memory card When using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 36) microP2 memory card slot 1 microP2 memory card access LED Card slot cover microP2 memory card slot 2 Fig.

  • Page 39: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of microP2 memory card. (page 159) 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 Recording time of the microP2 memory card (Example when a 64 GB card is used) –...

  • Page 40: Cps (Content Protection System)

    Chapter 3 Preparation — microP2 memory card System mode Recording format (codec) Recording time AVC-Intra 200 30PN AVC-Intra 200 25PN Approx. 32 min AVC-Intra 100 1080P AVC-LongG 25 Approx. 128 min AVC-LongG 12 Approx. 240 min AVC-Intra 200 Approx. 32 min AVC-Intra 100 Approx.
  • Page 41 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 Follow the steps below to use general IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer the data to a computer. Always use P2 Viewer Plus when writing data back to the microP2 memory card.

  • Page 42: Assigning Functions To The User Buttons

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Assigning functions to the USER buttons Assigning functions to the USER buttons Selected functions can be assigned to USER1 to USER8. Set the functions to be assigned to [USER1] to [USER8] in the main menu → [USER SW]. Check the setting details using the ...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Preparation — Assigning functions to the USER buttons Item Description [SHOT MARK] Assigns the shot mark function. [DEL LAST CLIP] Assigns the function to delete the clip shot immediately beforehand. [SLOT SEL] Assigns the function for switching the card to record when two or more cards are inserted in the microP2 memory card slot. [AUDIO MON SEL] Assigns the function to switch between the display of the audio level meter and the audio channel ([CH1]/[CH2] and [CH3]/[CH4]) of output audio (headphone, built-in speaker, and ...

  • Page 44: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor of this camera is a 3.5 type. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions. Fig.

  • Page 45: Adjusting And Setting The Viewfinder

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder The viewfinder of this camera is a 0.5 type organic EL. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions.

  • Page 46: Tally Lamp

    Chapter 3 Preparation — Tally lamp Tally lamp If set to anything other than [OFF] in the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] → [TALLY LAMP], you can make up the tally lamp light while photographing. Also, the tally lamp will flash when the following situations occur: f When the remaining capacity of the microP2 memory card or the battery is low (one time per second) f When the microP2 memory card is ejected while being accessed (four times per second) f When there is no more remaining recording capacity of the microP2 memory card (four times per second)

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Shooting

    Shooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording.

  • Page 48: Basic Procedures

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures Basic procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting. When you actually start shooting, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly after making preparations. Preparation Attach the fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor. (page 28) Set the power switch to .

  • Page 49: Selecting The Resolution, Codec, And Video Format For Recording

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures f Returns to recording standby after checking. f For clips within ten seconds, previous clips are not played back even if the button is held down after returning to the start of the current clip.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Shooting — Basic procedures r Resolution: 1280×720 Setting Recording format [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [720-60P] [AVC-I200/60P] — 720/60P [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-I50/60P] [AVC-G50/60P] [AVC-G25/60P] [AVC-G12/60P] [DVCPRO HD/60P] [AVC-I100/30PN] 720/30PN Native [AVC-I100/24PN] 720/24PN Native [720-50P] [AVC-I200/50P] — 720/50P [AVC-I100/50P] [AVC-I50/50P] [AVC-G50/50P] [AVC-G25/50P] [AVC-G12/50P]...

  • Page 51: Adjustable Settings When Shooting

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Adjustable settings when shooting Adjust the iris and gain when shooting. Iris Switch to manual mode with the switch. (page 48) Press the button to switch the adjustment method for the lens aperture. [AUTO IRIS]: Adjusts iris setting automatically.

  • Page 52: Focus Assist Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting : Changes to the manual focus mode after the focus distance is set to infinity. This switch is the spring switch. Even when the switch is pushed towards the side, the switch returns to the position. NOTE t Since the auto focus control may not operate properly if there is a flicker, select a shutter speed that is appropriate to the light.

  • Page 53: Area Mode Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Focus bar display [FOCUS BAR] The focus bar can be displayed when [ON] is set in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FOCUS BAR]. The degree of focus is indicated by the length of the bar. f White bar: Focus bar display f Green line: Peak display Not in focus...

  • Page 54: Level Gauge Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting Level gauge function A level gauge that indicates the horizontal and vertical inclinations of the camera recorder can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Horizontal direction Example) When correcting the inclination towards the left Vertical direction Example) When correcting the downward inclination Orange lines will be displayed when inclined.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The White And Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Shooting — 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, adjust in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) → ABB (black balance adjustment) → AWB (white balance adjustment).

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance When you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the switch to . f Each time the button is pressed, the values set in [3200K], [5600K], and main menu → [SW MODE] → [W.BAL VAR] are toggled in order. When [VAR] is selected, turning the ...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance r Messages displayed in the viewfinder and LCD monitor Status Message Remark During adjustment [ABB ACTIVE] f The adjusted value is automatically stored in Adjustment completed [ABB OK] memory. NOTE t During black balance adjustment, the aperture is set to automatically shut out light.

  • Page 58: Using The Zoom Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Using the zoom function Using the zoom function Adjust the angle of view you want to shoot. The camera has a 22x optical zoom. The zoom can be operated at the following three locations: f Zoom lever (on the grip) f Zoom lever (on the handle) f Zoom ring on the lens Select the zoom operation with the ...

  • Page 59: Adjusting Image Quality

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality Adjusting image quality The image quality of the video to be recorded can be set in the main menu → [SCENE FILE]. To change “Advanced settings”, measuring equipment such as vector scope is necessary. Detail function This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images.

  • Page 60: Rb Gain Control Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality RB gain control function This function makes settings to add or reduce intensity of red and blue colors according to the position of the switch. The function works when the switch is at the position or when automatic white balance is active. It does not work when auto tracking white balance is activated.

  • Page 61: Color Correction Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 15 phases in a image. It can be set to individual color hue. Yl-R-R R-R-Mg Yl-R R-Mg Yl-Yl-R [(PHASE)] G-Yl Mg-B...

  • Page 62: High Color Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Adjusting image quality r Advanced settings Configure the settings in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [KNEE SETTING]. [KNEE MODE]: Sets the operation mode of knee function ([AUTO]/[MANUAL]/[OFF]). f When [AUTO] is selected in [KNEE SETTING] [A.KNEE RESPONSE]: Sets the speed of response.

  • Page 63: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the electronic shutter Setting the electronic shutter Shutter mode The shutter modes available on the electronic shutter of the camera and selectable shutter speeds 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 f To shoot so that stripe patterns in the horizontal direction are reduced when shooting on the monitor screen...

  • Page 64: Flash Band Compensation (Fbc) Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — 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. Change over time Flash firing Shot image...

  • Page 65: Variable Frame Rate (Vfr) Recording Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function This camera can shoot quick motion (undercrank) or slow motion (overcrank) video in 1080P and in the AVC-I100 mode. You can select native (PN) recording mode and standard (OVER) recording. In native recording, quick motion and slow motion effects can be obtained without processing recorded images in nonlinear recording system.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4 Shooting — Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function NOTE t The pre-recording, loop recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, and one-clip recording cannot be performed during the standard variable frame rate recording. t Audio can be recorded. t Auto iris, auto focus, and auto tracking white balance do not function when the frame rate is set to [9fps] or lower, or when the shutter speed is set to lower than 1/12.

  • Page 67: Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels

    Chapter 4 Shooting — 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). You can switch audio input recorded on the various channels between the built-in microphone, an external microphone, or a connected audio device. Selecting audio input signals Select the audio signal to be recorded to audio channel 1/2.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Recording Level

    Common settings for channels 1 through 4. [20dB]: Select to match to the Panasonic AJ series camera recorder for broadcasting. [12dB]: Select to match to the Panasonic AG-HPX170 series camera recorder for business use. Adjustment with the dial Adjust not to reach the excessive input while watching the level meter on the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.

  • Page 69: Getting Position Information Using The Gps

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Getting position information using the GPS Getting position information using the GPS The GPS is built-in the camera. You can record the position information using GPS to clips as clip metadata. Information from GPS (latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time) can be viewed on the screen. For details, refer to “Mode check display” (page 147). Set [ON] in the main menu →...

  • Page 70: Special Recording Functions

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Special recording functions You can use special recording functions such as pre-recording and loop recording by setting the menu. Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a fixed amount of time (approx. 3 seconds during HD recording, and approx. 7 seconds during SD recording) before recording is actually started.

  • Page 71: One-Shot Recording

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions One-shot recording Recording takes place once for the set amount of time. Set all items in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE]. Select [ONE SHOT] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [RECORDING]. Set the time with [ONE SHOT TIME] in the main menu →...

  • Page 72: One-Clip Recording

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions One-clip recording You can record a single recording (from start to stop of recording) not as one clip but as a clip integrating several recordings. Record start Record start Record start First recording Second recording Nth recording Record stop...

  • Page 73: 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 image onto two microP2 memory cards when the two microP2 memory cards are inserted into two slots.

  • Page 74: Hot Swap Recording

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Memory card recording time Recording button operation Button operation for background recording stop* No remaining space on slot 1 REC PAUSE REC STOP Slot 1 (Main recording) A clip Stand-by C clip REC PAUSE Slot 2 A clip B clip...

  • Page 75: Recording Check Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Special recording functions Recording check function f After recording ends, press the button automatically to play back approximately three seconds of the latest video and audio. In this way, you can check whether video has been recorded properly. After playback, the camera is again ready to start recording. f Hold down the ...

  • Page 76: Convenient Shooting Functions

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Convenient shooting functions Low angle shooting When shooting at low angles, releasing the hold cover on the REC button on the handle from the position will allow shooting with the REC button on the handle. f To prevent accidental operation of the REC button on the handle when it is not in use, keep the hold cover to the ...

  • Page 77: Displaying Frame Marker

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Displaying frame marker Displays when [ON] is set in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FRAME MARK]. Set the angle of view in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FRAME SIG]. Set the outside level in the main menu →...

  • Page 78: Deleting Last Clip Function

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Deleting last clip function You can delete the last clip you shot. Press the USER button to which [DEL LAST CLIP] is assigned, [YES]/[NO] appears on the screen. Select [YES] to delete the last shot clip, [LAST CLIP DELETE OK] appears on the screen. Not to delete the clip, select [NO].

  • Page 79: Multi Formats

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Multi formats Selecting recording signals This camera can record HD (1080P, 1080i, 720P) signals in a combined format of AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG, and DVCPRO HD codecs, and can record SD (480i/576i) signals in a combined format of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV codecs. Recording and shooting signals can be selected in the main menu →...
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Standard recording Pre-recording Interval recording [AVC-I200/24PN] — [24BIT] — — [AVC-I100/24PN] — — — [1080-23.98PsF] [AVC-G50/24PN] — — — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-G25/24PN] — —...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] One-shot recording Loop recording One-clip recording [AVC-I200/60i] — [24BIT] — — — [AVC-I100/60i] — [24BIT]/[16BIT] [AVC-I50/60i] — [AVC-G50/60i] — — [1080-59.94i] [24BIT] [AVC-G25/60i] —...
  • Page 82 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function Simultaneous [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Background recording recording [AVC-I200/30PN] — — — [24BIT] [AVC-I200/24PN] — — — [AVC-I100/60P] — — — [AVC-I100/30PN] — [24BIT]/[16BIT] — — [AVC-I100/24PN] —...

  • Page 83: List Of Recording Settings And Recording Functions

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats System mode Recording function Simultaneous [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Background recording recording [60i] — [DVCPRO50/60i] [30P] — [60i] — [480-59.94i] [DVCPRO/60i] [16BIT] [30P] — [60i] — [DV/60i] [30P] — [50i] —...
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Setting Video output [LINE&FREQ] [SDI&HDMI SELECT] terminal terminal [SYSTEM MODE] 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i [1080-59.94i] [DOWNCON] 480/59.94i 480/59.94P [SYSTEM MODE] 1080/50i 1080/50i [1080-50i] [DOWNCON] 576/50i 576/50P [SYSTEM MODE] 1080/23.98PsF* — [1080-23.98PsF] [DOWNCON] 480/59.94i —...

  • Page 85: Recording/Playback And Output Format List

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Recording/playback and output format list f Frequencies in signal methods are annotated without fractions. - 59.94 → 60 / 23.98 → 24 / 29.97 → 30 Setting terminal Recording format [CAMERA [FRAME [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [VFR]...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Shooting — Multi formats Setting terminal Recording format [CAMERA [FRAME [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [VFR] Video format Audio MODE] RATE] [50i] 576/50i 576/50i [DVCPRO50/50i] [576-50i] [DVCPRO/50i] Disabled Disabled 576/25P over 50i 2:2 Pull [25P] 576/25PsF over 50i 2:2 [DV/50i] Down In 30P: 30PN Native audio can be recorded.

  • Page 87: Handling Setting Data

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Handling setting data Setting data file configuration Scene files with [F1:] to [F6:] can be saved on the camera according to the settings in the main menu → [SCENE FILE]. Scene file data ([F1:] to [F6:]) can be saved as a file, and up to eight files can be saved on the SD memory card at a time, which can be loaded and used.

  • Page 88: Performing Operations On Sd Memory Cards

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Inserting SD memory cards Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the slot cover. (Fig. 1) Insert the SD memory card into the SD memory card slot with the label side of the card upward, and close the slot cover. (Fig. 2) NOTE t The SD memory card must be inserted with the correct side facing the SD card slot.

  • Page 89: How To Use User Data

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Select [YES] in the confirmation screen and press the control stick (or dial button). (Fig. 1) Not to format the memory card, select [NO] and press the control stick (or dial button). When the completion message is displayed, select [OK] and press the control stick (or ...
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data Saving scene file setting data to the camera memory Fig. 1 Select the file to be saved in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [FILE SELECT] and press the control stick (or dial button).

  • Page 91: How To Restore The Scene File Or Menu Setting Status To The Factory Settings

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Handling setting data How to restore the scene file or menu setting status to the factory settings All the scene files and menu settings of the camera can be collectively restored to the factory settings. Select [MENU INITIALIZE] in the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] and press the control stick (or dial button).

  • Page 92: Setting The Time Data

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting the time data The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date and time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in the frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata files.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Recording TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [FRAME RATE] VITC [AVC-I100/50P] Recording run/free run [AVC-G25/50P] — 25 frames [AVC-G12/50P] [AVC-I200/25PN] [AVC-G50/25PN] Recording run/free run — [AVC-G25/25PN] 25 frames [1080-50P] — Same value as LTC [AVC-G12/25PN] Recording run/free run [25fps]...
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Output TC [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [FRAME RATE] LTC, VITC of HD SDI [AVC-I200/60i] [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I50/60i] — — [AVC-G50/60i] [1080-59.94i] LTC is output. [AVC-G25/60i] [AVC-G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD/60i] — — [AVC-I100/50P] [AVC-G25/50P] —...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Setting Recording UB [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [FRAME RATE] LTC UB VITC UB [AVC-I200/60i] [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I50/60i] — — Follows [VITC UBG [AVC-G50/60i] [1080-59.94i] Follows [UBG MODE] MODE]. [AVC-G25/60i] [AVC-G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD/60i] —...
  • Page 96 Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Output of user bits Setting Output UB [LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [FRAME RATE] LTC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI [AVC-I100/60P] [AVC-G25/60P] — [AVC-G12/60P] [AVC-I200/30PN] [AVC-G50/30PN] LTC UB is output. —...

  • Page 97: User Bits Settings

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data User bits settings Sets the user bits to be recorded in the sub code area in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [UBG MODE]. Item Description [USER] Records internal user values. You can set the user value in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [UB PRESET]. Setting values are held even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 98: Setting The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Shooting — Setting the time data Frame rate information recorded on user bits Saving the frame rate values for the image information shot/saved according to the frame rate set in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] to user bits allows you to use the editor (personal computer editing software).

  • Page 99: Setting And Displaying The Counter

    Chapter 4 Shooting — 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 100: Chapter 5 Playback

    Playback Chapter 5 Data including additional information such as images, audio, text memo, and metadata that are created from one shooting are saved as a clip. You can play back and edit clips with the camera.

  • Page 101: Basic Procedures

    Chapter 5 Playback — Basic procedures Basic procedures Preparation Connect the battery or AC adaptor. (page 28) Set the power switch to . (page 34) Open the LCD monitor. Playback a: button b: <=/&> button c: Control stick Press the button. The thumbnail screen appears on the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 102: Thumbnail Operations

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operations Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a group of data created from one shooting session, which includes additional information such as images, audio, text memo, and metadata that are created from one shooting. The following operations can be performed while viewing the clip thumbnails displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 103: Selecting Thumbnails

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations [SAME FORMAT] Displays clips in the same format as the system format. [SELECT] Displays clips selected with the control stick. [MARKER] Displays clips with shot marks. [TEXT MEMO] Displays clips with text memo data. [SLOT n] Displays clips in the specific microP2 memory card.
  • Page 104 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Press the control stick. A light blue frame and are displayed on the clip where the cursor is put. This indicates that it is selected. To select additional clips, repeat steps 1 to 2. It is possible to display only the selected clips on the thumbnail screen for playback.

  • Page 105: Setting Thumbnail Screen Display

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Setting thumbnail screen display 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.], [THUMBNAIL INFO.], [TEXT MEMO IND]) are displayed.

  • Page 106: Changing Thumbnails

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Press the control stick to enter the item menu. (Fig. 2) The selected item has a check mark on it. Press the control stick. Pressing the control stick will check unchecked items, and uncheck the checked items. NOTE t Property items can be displayed by selecting [SMALL] in the main menu →...
  • Page 107 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Adding the text memo You must assign [TEXT MEMO] to the USER button (USER1 to USER8) beforehand. For details, refer to “Assigning functions to the USER buttons” (page 42). Press the USER button to which [TEXT MEMO] is assigned while recording, playback, thumbnails. f Pressing this button while recording or playing inserts a text memo at the instance when the button was pressed.

  • Page 108: Deleting Clips

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Move the cursor over the text memo to be copied and press the control stick. You can select multiple text memos. Select [COPY] in the main menu → [CLIP]. Select the copy target slot using the control stick and select [YES]. f Copying starts.

  • Page 109: 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 110 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Loading clip metadata (metadata upload) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Insert the SD memory card that contains the clip metadata (metadata upload file). Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [REC META DATA] and press the control stick. The metadata name of the metadata upload file on the SD memory card is displayed.

  • Page 111: Formatting The Microp2 Memory Card

    Chapter 5 Playback — 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 112: Properties

    Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations NOTE t SD memory cards can also be formatted in the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] → [FORMAT SD CARD]. For details, refer to “Formatting SD memory cards” (page 88). t Data deleted as a result of formatting cannot be restored. Always check the data before formatting. Properties Displays the property of the clip and the status of the microP2 memory card.
  • Page 113 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations Place the cursor on the item to be modified using the control stick. (Fig. 1) The items of the metadata with the gray buttons in background can be modified. Press the control stick. Information about keyboard operation is the same as “Checking and modifying uploaded metadata” (page 110). f The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying metadata is displayed.
  • Page 114 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations r When [USED] is selected Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Write-protected mark mark is displayed when the microP2 memory card is write-protected. 2 microP2 memory card status (remaining recording capacity) The remaining memory recording capacity of the microP2 memory card is displayed as a bar graph and percentage. The bar graph indicator moves to the left as the remaining capacity decreases.
  • Page 115 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. t If the card is unable to be recognized, authenticate with the correct password, or format the card and use it as recording media, or remove it from the camera.
  • Page 116 Chapter 5 Playback — Thumbnail operations SD memory card status display The status display enables confirmation of the SD memory card format condition, available memory space, etc. Select [SD CARD] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. The same information can be displayed from the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] →...

  • Page 117: Chapter 6 Menu Operations

    Menu Operations Chapter 6 This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu.

  • Page 118: Setting Menu Structure

    Chapter 6 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 Displayed by pressing the button. the desired items and pages and register to [USER MENU].

  • Page 119: Setting Menu Display

    Chapter 6 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, submenu, and setting item menu. Set data are written and saved in the internal memory of the camera.

  • Page 120: Setting [User Menu]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Setting menu display f The confirmation screen is displayed depending on the menu item. Press the control stick upward/downward/to the left/to the right to select the operation, and then press the control stick. A checkmark is placed in front of the set item. f In some menus, a screen for setting value is displayed on the menu screen (Fig.

  • Page 121: Menu List

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [SCENE FILE] Configure the settings regarding scene files. This menu is used to set fine image quality settings of the camera images, select scene files, and read/write scene file data to the internal memory. These menu items cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
  • Page 122 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SKIN TONE DTL A] 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 the skin tone detail.
  • Page 123 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [COLOR TEMP Ach [COLOR TEMP] Displays the color temperature when the switch is at the position and automatic white SETTING] balance is working, or when it is preset. Also, in automatic white balance operation, the color temperature can be changed by changing the output balance of Rch and Bch.
  • Page 124 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [R-R-Mg (SAT)] Corrects the color saturation between red and “colors between red and magenta”. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [R-R-Mg (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between red and “colors between red and magenta”. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [R-Mg (SAT)]...
  • Page 125 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [Yl-R (SAT)] Corrects the color saturation between yellow and red. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [Yl-R (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between yellow and red. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [Yl-R-R (SAT)] Corrects the color saturation between “colors between yellow and red”...

  • Page 126: [System Mode]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [KNEE MASTER POINT] Sets the knee point position in 0.5% steps. [70.0%]…[107.0%] f Factory setting: [93.0%] [KNEE MASTER Sets the knee inclination. SLOPE] [0]…[99] f Factory setting: [85] [KNEE MASTER SLOPE Sets the knee inclination of Rch.

  • Page 127: [User Sw]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SCAN REVERSE] Enables/disables the scan reverse shooting function for vertical/horizontal inversion of images. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [SETUP] Sets the setup level of 480i video signals. [0%], [7.5%A] [SHOOTING MODE] Sets the shooting mode according to the shooting environment.
  • Page 128 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [LOW GAIN] Sets the gain value to be assigned to the position of the switch. (Negative value of gain is only in [HIGH SENS.] mode.) [−3dB]…[18dB] f Factory setting: [0dB] [MID GAIN] Sets the gain value to be assigned to the ...

  • Page 129: [Auto Sw]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [A.IRIS WINDOW] Selects the auto iris detection window. [NORM1]: Window that is near screen center. [NORM2]: Window that is near screen bottom. [CENTER]: Window that is a spot in the screen center. f Factory setting: [NORM1] [AREA MODE] Assigns the function to be performed within the area selected using the control stick during shooting.

  • Page 130: [Recording Setup]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [ATW] Sets the operations of the auto tracking white balance function. [ON]: Activates the auto tracking white balance function when in auto mode. The [ATW] function cannot be switched between enabled and disabled with the switch or USER buttons. However, if [ATW LOCK] is assigned to the USER button, the white balance value can be fixed with the USER button.

  • Page 131: [Clip]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [TCG] Sets the operation mode to advance the built-in time code generator. [FREE RUN]: Advances regardless of the operation mode. [REC RUN]: Advances when recording is in process. f Factory setting: [REC RUN] In native recording in variable frame rate mode, if the number of frames differs for shooting and recording, the time code operation will be [REC RUN].
  • Page 132 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [COPY] Copies the selected clip to the microP2 memory card in arbitrary card slot. [SLOT 1], [SLOT 2], [SD CARD] [REPAIR] Repairs a clip displayed in the defective clip indicator (yellow) occurring as a result of sudden power loss during recording or other reasons.

  • Page 133: [Audio Setup]

    Chapter 6 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 134: [Output Sel]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [AUTO LEVEL CH3] Selects the level setting method for audio channel 3. [ON]: Sets the mode to adjust automatically. The limiter does not work. [OFF]: The audio level follows the value for [LEVEL CONTROL CH3]. f Factory setting: [ON] [AUTO LEVEL CH4] Selects the level setting method for audio channel 4.

  • Page 135: [Usb Setup]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SDI EDH] Selects whether to superimpose EDH when output from the terminal is SD signal (480i and 576i). [ON]: Superimposes. [OFF]: Does not superimpose. f Factory setting: [ON] [HD SDI REMOTE] Sets whether to use the control function of recording operation for an external device (such as a recorder) connected to the ...
  • Page 136 Chapter 6 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] Enables/disables frame marker.
  • Page 137 Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DRS] Toggles whether to display when the dynamic range stretcher function is activated. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [FBC] Toggles whether to display when the flash band compensation function is activated. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [AREA]...

  • Page 138: [Card Functions]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [LCD COLOR LEVEL] Adjusts the color level of the LCD monitor. [−15]…[15] f Factory setting: [0] [LCD BACKLIGHT] Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. [1]…[−3] [1]: Brightens more than normal. [−3]: Becomes the darkest.

  • Page 139: [Diagnostic]

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — Menu list [DIAGNOSTIC] This menu is used to display the firmware version, product name, serial number, and operation time of the camera. Item Description of settings [VERSION] Displays the information of the camera. [MODEL NAME]: Displays the product name of the camera. [SERIAL NO.]: Displays the serial number of the camera.

  • Page 140: [Option Menu] List

    Chapter 6 Menu Operations — [OPTION MENU] list [OPTION MENU] list [AREA SELECT] Select the region in which you use the camera before the initial use. [NTSC]: Selects an NTSC region other than Japan. [NTSC (J)]: Selects Japan. [PAL]: Selects the PAL region. [AWB PRE CONTROL] Change the output display or output value for the white balance preset value [3200K].

  • Page 141: Chapter 7 Display

    Display Chapter 7 This chapter describes the screen displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

  • Page 142: Screen Status Display

    Chapter 7 Display — Screen status display Screen status display In addition to video, the viewfinder and LCD monitor display messages that indicate the camera settings and operation status, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra patterns, and other information. Configuration of status display on screen The screen displayed in normal status is displayed as shown below.
  • Page 143 Chapter 7 Display — Screen status display Displayed when [CLIP] is set in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [REC COUNTER]. f [TCG]: Time code value When operating in drop frame mode, the “:” (colon) mark between the second and frame changes to “.” (dot). During playback, [TCR] is displayed.
  • Page 144 Chapter 7 Display — Screen status display f mm: Minute f ss: Second 11 Audio level meter display Switches between level meter display and audio output channels 1/2 and 3/4 while holding down the USER button where [AUDIO MON SEL] is assigned.
  • Page 145 Chapter 7 Display — Screen status display 32 Battery charge level indicator As the battery level decreases, the indication changes → → → → → When the battery runs out, ) flashes. (When the camera is running on the AC adaptor, is displayed.) The battery charge level may not be indicated correctly in a place where the temperature is extremely low or high, or when the camera has not been used for a long period of time.

  • Page 146: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status

    Chapter 7 Display — Screen status display [ABB]: Displayed while automatic black balance operation is active. [ATW ACTIVE]: Displayed when the button is pressed while auto tracking white balance is active. [ATW]/[ATW LOCK]: Displayed when the switch is turned to if [ATW] is allocated. [AWB]: Displayed while automatic white balance operation is active.

  • Page 147: Mode Check Display

    Chapter 7 Display — Screen status display : : [OTHER DISPLAY] CHK>: [ALL] [PARTIAL] [USER] 36 One clip recording mode status display — — Recording/playback operation status —* display switch operation —...
  • Page 148 Chapter 7 Display — Screen status display [LIMITER] [CH1/2/3/4] Displays the limiter settings of each channel. [LOWCUT] [CH1/2/3/4] Displays the lowcut filter status of each channel. [USER SW] screen Displays the assignment status of each USER button. For details, refer to “Assigning functions to the USER buttons” (page 42). [OTHER ASSIGN] [GAIN L] Displays the gain value assigned to ...

  • Page 149: 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 150: Connecting With Headphones, Remote Control, Or Tv/Monitor

    Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting with headphones, remote control, or TV/monitor Connecting with headphones, remote control, or TV/monitor Headphones Headphones (optional) can be connected to the headphone terminal (3.5 mm stereo mini jack). Headphone terminal NOTE t When headphones are connected, audio is not output from the speaker. Remote control Remote control (optional) can be connected to the ...
  • Page 151 For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the terminal, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB. t Prepare the HDMI cable (optional) with double shielded. For the HDMI cable, using Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. – 151 –...

  • Page 152: Connection Function With The Terminal

    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 153: Chapter 9 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 9 Maintenance of the camera or frequently asked questions are described.

  • Page 154: Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use the battery of a previous model that I have been using? f You can use the battery of P2 hand-held camera recorder of previous models (CGA-D54/CGA-D54s). f Using the genuine Panasonic battery is recommended. Parts No.: VW-VBD58 (7.2 V, 5800 mAh) r Can I use the attached battery with charge level indicator with a P2 camera recorder of previous model? f You cannot use the attached battery with a device other than this camera.

  • Page 155: Others

    Chapter 9 Maintenance — Frequently asked questions Others r SD memory card is not recognized. f Is the SD memory card is formatted properly? Format the card on the camera. r The camera clatters when tilted forward/backward. f When the power switch is , the camera may clatter due to the camera part mechanism. This is not a malfunction. r A short click sound occurs when the power is turned on.

  • Page 156: Warning System

    Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system Warning system If an error is detected immediately after the camera is turned on or during operation, the viewfinder, LCD monitor, and tally lamp indicate the error. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error codes Error code Display...
  • Page 157 Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause An SDHC/SDXC memory card is inserted into the f The current operation will continue. microP2 memory card slot. [REC IMPOSSIBLE] (slot number) Recording to the SDHC/SDXC memory card is f Record to the microP2 memory card.
  • Page 158 Chapter 9 Maintenance — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause [LACK OF CAPACITY!] There is not enough recording capacity left on the card. Insert a card with sufficient recording capacity. The shot marks cannot be attached to the clips unless Insert all the microP2 memory cards which contains [MISSING CLIP!] all clips recorded across multiple microP2 memory...

  • Page 159: Updating The Camera Firmware

    NOTE, and then download the firmware as needed. NOTE t Update completes by loading the downloaded files to the camera via the SD memory card. For details on update, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 159 –...

  • Page 160: Cleaning And Storing

    Chapter 9 Maintenance — Cleaning and storing Cleaning and storing Cleaning the camera recorder f Either remove the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet before cleaning. f Do not use benzine or thinner to clean the camera. Using benzine or thinner may cause deformation or peeling off of the paint of the camera recorder body.
  • Page 161 Specification Chapter 10 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.

  • Page 162: Chapter 10 Specification Specifications

    Chapter 10 Specification — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 329 mm (12-15/16 inches) 176 mm (6-15/16 inches) 426 mm (16-25/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC e 7.2 V (when battery is used) DC e 12 V (when AC adaptor is used) Power consumption 19.5 W (when the LCD monitor is used) indicates safety information.
  • Page 163 Chapter 10 Specification — Specifications Slow shutter speed Setting is possible when [VFR]=[OFF] When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz f 60i/60p mode: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/15, 1/30 sec. f 30p mode: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/15 sec. f 24p mode: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/12 sec.
  • Page 164 Chapter 10 Specification — Specifications Recording and playback time f AVC-Intra 200 16 GB×1 approx. 8 min 32 GB×1 approx. 16 min 64 GB×1 approx. 32 min f AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD 16 GB×1 approx. 16 min 32 GB×1 approx. 32 min 64 GB×1 approx.
  • Page 165 Chapter 10 Specification — Specifications Audio input Built-in microphone Supports stereo microphone
  • Page 166 Chapter 10 Specification — Specifications Battery charger Power source AC d 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 0.4 A Power output DC e 8.4 V, 1.2 A indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity 10% –...

  • Page 167: Index

    Index Index microP2 memory card SD memory card 88, 111 AC adaptor Frame marker Attaching Front microphone Removal Adjusting image quality Area mode function Gain [AREA SELECT] Gamma function Audio input Grip strap [AUDIO SETUP] Audio the recording level [AUTO SW] Headphones Auto tracking white balance High color function...
  • Page 168 Index Recording check function Zoom Recording format Zoom ring Recording functions [RECORDING SETUP] Region of use setting Remote control Safety zone marker Scan reverse shooting [SCENE FILE] Scene file data SD memory card Formatting 88, 111 Handling Inserting Operation Removing Status display Setting data Setting menu...
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