Page 1 Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-CX350 Model No. AJ-UPX360ED Model No. Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (pages 2 to 6). Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Page 2: Read This First
Read this first! Read this first! indicates safety information. CAUTION: CAUTION Danger of explosion or fire if battery is incorrectly RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK replaced or mistreated. DO NOT OPEN • Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, in fire.
Page 3 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) Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity...
Page 4 Read this first! 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. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Page 5 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 6 Batteries that may be used with this product (as of April 2020) Panasonic AG-VBR59 / AG-VBR89 / AG-VBR118 / 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 7 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. f AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive, and AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. f This is manufactured based on license from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Read this first! Operating each screen Camera image screen Chapter 1 Overview Thumbnail screen Operation icon screen Before using the camera Basic operation of the menu Accessories Configuration of the menu When turning on the power for the first time Displaying the menu [AREA SETTINGS] Operating the menu...
Page 9 Contents Relay recording Preparing the CX ROP app Simultaneous recording Connecting to the CX ROP application Background recording Operation while the CX ROP app is connected Interval recording Streaming function IR recording Camera settings Convenient shooting functions Starting streaming with an operation from the application Zebra patterns display software Displaying the center marker...
Page 10: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview Chapter 1 Before using the camera, read this chapter.
Page 11: 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 date of the internal clock of the camera resets to January 1, 2019 if the built-in battery is exhausted. This may result in the meta data of the clip not being recorded correctly, and it may not display correctly in the thumbnail screen.
Page 12 Panasonic will not assume liability when video or audio recording fails due to a malfunction of the camera or the memory card during the use. f Set the calendar (datetime of the internal clock) and the time zone, or check the setting before recording. This will have an effect on the management of the recorded contents.
Page 13 Do not install in a location where the camera, cable, etc., can be easily damaged. r Security Take caution so the camera or memory card is not stolen, lost, or neglected. Note that Panasonic is not liable to leakage, falsification, or loss of information caused by them.
Page 14: Accessories
Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Battery (Parts No.: AG-VBR59) (page 30) Microphone holder (page 36) Microphone holder screws (page 36) f Length 12 mm (x 2) Battery charger (Parts No.: AG-BRD50) (page 30) Grip belt (page 34) f Already mounted to the camera. AC adaptor (page 30) Lens hood (page 34) AC cable (page 30)
Page 15: When Turning On The Power For The First Time
Once the setting for [AREA SETTINGS] is completed, the [TIME ZONE] screen is displayed. NOTE t [AREA SETTINGS] is fixed to [AREA 4] for AJ-UPX360ED. [TIME ZONE] is displayed in the LCD monitor when the power is turned on for the first time.
Page 16: [Time Zone]
Chapter 1 Overview — When turning on the power for the first time [TIME ZONE] Set the time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time. Set the time difference. Select [SET]. Once the setting for [TIME ZONE] is completed, the [CLOCK SETTING] screen is displayed. NOTE t The setting for the date/time of the camera changes together with the time zone settings.
Page 17: Use Of The Camera On A System
“Preparing the memory card” (page 41) * For the latest information not included in these Operating Instructions, refer to the support desk at the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Expanded configuration devices In addition to the basic components, a wireless module can be used.
Page 18: What You Can Do With This Camera
Ground Audio (Right audio: Red) f Use the double shielded cable supporting 4K/60P as the HDMI cable (optional). It is also recommended to use the Panasonic 4K/60P compatible HDMI cable. f For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the terminal, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB.
Page 19: Connecting To The Network
The camera supports the multi-camera function that a camera selected from up to eight cameras is controlled remotely from a single device. For details of the wireless module supported by the camera and the operation of the CX ROP app, visit the support desk at the following website or refer to the online help for the app. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 19 –...
Page 20: Chapter 2 Description Of Parts
Description of Parts Chapter 2 This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera.
Page 21: Camera
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera Camera Left side 1 Eye cup 2 Eyepiece Do not leave the eyepiece pointed toward the sun. Doing so might damage the devices inside. 3 terminal Can connect to wireless LAN when the wireless module (optional) compatible to camera is mounted. 4 REC button (on the grip) Starts or stops the recording.
Page 22: Right Side
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera Right side O.I.S. FILTER FOCUS ASSIST 1/64 ZEBRA 1/16 FOCUS ∞ PUSH AUTO IRIS A. IRIS LEVEL CH 1 INPUT 1 SELECT LINE INT(L) INPUT1 +48 V INPUT2 AUDIO LEVEL INPUT 2 SELECT LINE INT(R) INPUT1...
Page 23 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera 17 Rear tally lamp Illuminates when the recording is started. Flashes when the battery level becomes low. Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu. 18 switch Selects the ND filter to suit the illumination of the subject.
Page 24: Front Side
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera Front side 1 Built-in microphone This is the built-in stereo microphone /. 2 Front tally lamp Illuminates when the recording is started. Flashes when the battery level becomes low. Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu. 3 Fan outlet Fan outlet for cooling fan.
Page 25: Rear Side
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera Rear side Following terminals, card slots, and card access lamps are inside each cover. f terminal f terminal f terminal f terminal f terminal f terminal 1 ...
Page 26: Top Side
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera 14
Page 27 Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera 12 button Press this button to display the thumbnail screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Press it again to return to the regular display. 13 button Switches the display item of the counter. 14 ...
Page 28: Basic Operation
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Basic operation Basic operation Multidial operation Operate the multidial on the camera by turning it in vertical direction or pushing it. f Turning the multidial in vertical direction will move the cursor. The cursor can also be moved by pressing the <%> button, <(> button, <)> button, and <=/&> button. f Pressing the multidial will select or confirm the item with cursor.
Page 29: 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 30: Power Supply
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or the supplied AC adaptor can be used as the power supply for the camera. f The camera is compatible to following batteries. (As of April 2020) - AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional, supports quick charging) - AG-VBR89 (optional, supports quick charging) - AG-VBR118 (optional, supports quick charging) - VW-VBD58 (optional)
Page 31 Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Standard charging time and recordable time Battery parts number Voltage/capacity (minimum) Charging time Continuous recordable time AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional) 7.28 V/5900 mAh Approx. 3 hours 20 minutes Approx. 3 hours 20 minutes AG-VBR89 (optional) 7.28 V/8850 mAh Approx.
Page 32: Attaching And Removing The Battery
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Attaching and removing the battery Attaching the battery Press the battery against the battery mounting section of the camera, and mount it by sliding it downward. f Press in the battery until it clicks and gets locked. Removing the battery Lock release button Power switch...
Page 33: Using The Ac Adaptor
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Using the AC adaptor Attaching the AC adaptor Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use an AC adaptor for other device. The supplied AC cable is dedicated for this camera. Do not use with any other device. Also, do not use AC cable from other device on this camera. To the power outlet Fig.
Page 34: Mounting Accessories
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting accessories Adjusting the grip belt f Adjust the grip belt so that it fits the size of your hand. f The grip belt is already mounted to the camera. f If the buckle is difficult to tighten, move the pad forward and tighten the buckle again. Buckle Open the buckle section.
Page 35: Mounting The Eye Cup
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting Mounting mark Mounting mark Insert the lens hood into the camera. f Align the mounting marks on the lens hood and camera. Turn the lens hood clockwise. f Turn until the lens clicks and locks into place. Opening and closing the lens cover Use the lens cover open/close lever to open and close the lens cover.
Page 36: Mounting The External Microphone
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting the external microphone External microphone such as the super-directional microphone AG-MC200G (optional) can be mounted onto the handle. Screws are attached on the camera body in advance to protect the screw holes. Remove those screws when you attach the microphone holder. f The microphone holder cannot be mounted with the screws originally attached to the camera.
Page 37: Mounting Accessories
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting accessories Mounting accessories You can mount and use equipment you have. Accessory mounting holes f The mounting screw size is M3. f The mounting hole depth is 6 mm. Do not over-tighten the screws when mounting accessories to the camera. –...
Page 38: Turning On/Off The Power
The [AREA SETTINGS] screen is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time. Set the region of use, date, time, and time zone. f The [TIME ZONE] screen and then the [CLOCK SETTING] screen are displayed sequentially when the power of AJ-UPX360ED is turned on for the first time.
Page 39: 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 exhausted if [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor for approximately five seconds when the power of the camera has not been turned on for a while, and then the power switch is set to <...
Page 40: 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/time zone are recorded as meta data in the clip while shooting. This will affect the management of recorded clips, so always check and set the date/time and time zone before using the camera for the first time. Do not change the setting of the date/time and time zone while shooting.
Page 41: Preparing The Memory Card
64 GB f Operation is not guaranteed for any memory cards other than the above. f Panasonic memory cards are recommended. f The following memory cards cannot be used because they do not comply with the SD standards. - A memory card with 4 GB or more without the SDHC logo...
Page 42: Preventing Unintentional Erasing
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing the memory card r When the recording mode is AVCHD SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards and microP2 cards can be used. Recording bit rate or recording function Speed Class Example of card display Speed Class 4 or higher Or the microP2 card A series, microP2 card B series Preventing unintentional erasing Writing, erasing and formatting data is prohibited by setting the write-protection switch of the memory card to the LOCK side.
Page 43: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing the memory card Inserting/removing the memory card Inserting the memory card The memory card to use with the camera should always be formatted on the camera. (page 43) f Formatting the memory card will erase all of the recorded data which cannot be restored. Card slot 1 Card 1 access lamp Card slot cover...
Page 44: Recording Time Of The Memory Card
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing the memory card Recording time of the memory card When the recording mode is P2 microP2 cards can be used. It is possible to record to SDXC memory cards in P2 format but is only for emergency recording and is not supported. Recording capacity Recording format 64 GB...
Page 45: Handling The Recording Data
Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing the memory card When the recording mode is AVCHD SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards and microP2 cards can be used. r For SDHC memory card Recording capacity Recording format Recording rate 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Approx.
Page 46 Viewer Plus” to prevent data loss. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t Follow the instructions below when using a general IT tool such as the OS standard file manager equipped on a computer to transfer a recording data in P2 format to a computer.
Page 47 Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing the memory card ‑ Do not delete data inside a memory card. ‑ Be sure to format the memory card with a P2 device or P2 Viewer Plus. Volume label of the memory card r When the recording mode is MOV The value set in the [RECORDING] menu →...
Page 48 Chapter 3 Preparation — Preparing the memory card 3 Clip number C001 - C999 f This is a sequential number assigned to each recording on the memory card. The number returns to C001 when the memory card is formatted. It will also return to C001 for the one after C999.
Page 49: Setting Of Time Data
Use with this setting when using the frame rate information of the user bits with an editing device such as a computer. Use this setting to control the recording operation in TYPE1 or TYPE2 method against the Panasonic recorder (AJ-PG50, etc.).
Page 50: Setting The Time Code
Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting of time data f Set two digits each. Press the button to reset to [00]. Confirm the setting value of the user bits. f The setting value is confirmed when last two digits are set. Memory function of the user bits Setting contents of the user bits is automatically recorded, and it is maintained even if the power is set to <...
Page 51: Presetting The Time Code To External
Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting of time data Time code function during battery replacement The operation of the time code generator will continue by the backup mechanism functioning even when replacing the battery. The time code of the free run may shift when any item in the [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY], [FILE FORMAT], or [REC FORMAT] is changed. Set the power to <...
Page 52: Supplying The Time Code Externally
Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting of time data Cautions when switching the power supply from the battery to the AC adaptor while an external lock is active To maintain the continuity of the time code generator power, remove the battery only after the power status display in the camera image screen has changed to after connecting the AC adaptor to the ...
Page 53: Assigning Function To The User Buttons
Chapter 3 Preparation — Assigning function to the USER buttons Assigning function to the USER buttons button button button button button button button Selected function can be assigned to the USER buttons. The USER buttons have seven USER buttons on the camera (...
Page 54 Chapter 3 Preparation — Assigning function to the USER buttons Item Description [SPOTLIGHT] Enables/disables the auto iris control function for the spot light. [BACKLIGHT] Enables/disables the auto iris control function for the backlight compensation. [A.IRIS LEVEL] Enables/disables the auto iris level function. [IRIS] Assigns the function that switches the auto iris and manual iris.
Page 55: Checking The Function Assigned To The User Buttons
Chapter 3 Preparation — Assigning function to the USER buttons Checking the function assigned to the USER buttons You can check the function assigned to the USER buttons in the SWITCH screen of the mode check. For details, refer to “Mode check display” (page 172).
Page 56: 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 This camera is equipped with a 3.15-inch LCD monitor. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions.
Page 57: Adjusting And Setting The Viewfinder
Chapter 3 Preparation — Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder This camera is equipped with a 0.39-inch organic EL viewfinder. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions. Using the viewfinder When the LCD monitor is difficult to use because the surroundings are bright, you can check the image using the viewfinder.
Page 58: Tally Lamp
Chapter 3 Preparation — Tally lamp Tally lamp The front tally lamp and the rear tally lamp can be illuminated during the shooting. Select the [OTHERS] menu → [LED] → [TALLY LED] → [FRONT]/[REAR]/[BOTH]. f The tally lamp will flash when the camera is in the following status. ‑...
Page 59: Chapter 4 Operation
Operation Chapter 4 This chapter describes how to operate the screen of this camera, how to operate the menu, the structure of the menu, and details of the menu.
Page 60: Basic Operation Of The Screen
Chapter 4 Operation — Basic operation of the screen Basic operation of the screen Major button operation and screen display 1 button 2 button r button Displays the thumbnail screen. Playback, copy, delete, or protect of a clip can be performed. For details about the thumbnail screen, refer to “Thumbnail operation”...
Page 61: Major Button Operation And Switching Screen
Chapter 4 Operation — Basic operation of the screen Major button operation and switching screen Switches the screen as follows when the button, button, button, button or <(> button is pressed. Playback screen Operation icon screen Thumbnail screen Camera image screen Mode check STATUS screen...
Page 62: Operating Each Screen
Chapter 4 Operation — Operating each screen Operating each screen Camera image screen Displays the shooting screen. For details about the camera image screen, refer to “Screen status display” (page 166). Thumbnail screen Playback, copy, delete, or protect of a clip can be performed. For details about the thumbnail screen, refer to “Thumbnail operation”...
Page 63: Basic Operation Of The Menu
There are two methods of operation: a method to operate with the multidial, or a method to touch the LCD monitor. Configuration of the menu Menu types and how to open them The [OPTION] menu is not displayed on AJ-UPX360ED. Menu type How to open...
Page 64: Displaying The Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Basic operation of the menu Displaying the menu Displays the menu, and select the menu or item to set. Press the button when not recording. The menu is displayed. 1 [`]/[{] Toggles the page or changes the value when selected. These button icons are not available if they cannot be changed.
Page 65: Operating The Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Basic operation of the menu Operating the menu Various settings are possible from the menu. There are two methods of operation: a method to operate with the multidial, or a method to touch the LCD monitor. When operating with the multidial Operate the multidial on the camera by turning it in vertical direction or pushing it.
Page 66: Initializing The Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Basic operation of the menu When operating by touching the LCD monitor Operate by touching the LCD monitor. Press the button when not recording. The menu is displayed. Select the menu to set. f Touch the menu to set. The lower level menu is displayed. f The confirmation screen is displayed depending on the menu.
Page 67: Menu Settings
Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings Menu settings [THUMBNAIL] menu Performs confirmation or deleting of the recording clip. This menu can be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. [PLAYBACK] Sets the playback of recorded clips. The clip selection is generally [ALL SLOT] when toggling the thumbnail screen from the camera image screen. [CLIP SEL] Selects a clip to be displayed on the thumbnail screen.
Page 68 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [SW MODE] [LOW GAIN] Sets the gain value to be assigned to the position of the switch. (The negative value of gain can be set only when [SYSTEM] menu → [SHOOTING MODE] → [HIGH SENS.] is set.) The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 69 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [OFF] Disables the hybrid optical image stabilizer function. (Factory setting: [ON]) [O.I.S. MODE] Switches the operation mode of the optical image stabilizer function. Toggles [NORMAL], [PAN/TILT], and [STABLE] in order each time the USER button to which [O.I.S. MODE] is assigned is pressed or the USER button icon is touched.
Page 70 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [OFF] Does not adjust the focus automatically. (Factory setting: [OFF]) [MACRO] Enables/disables the focus macro function. If functions are assigned to the USER buttons, [ON]/[OFF] can be switched using the USER button operations. [ON] Enables the focus macro function.
Page 71 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings NOTE t The setting is fixed to [OFF] when the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [GAIN/ISO MODE] is set to [ISO]. [AGC LIMIT] Sets the maximum gain value during [AGC] operation. The items that can be set are as follows. f [3dB], [6dB], [12dB], [18dB] (Factory setting: [6dB]) NOTE...
Page 72: [Scene File] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [USER2] Sets the function to assign to the button. (Factory setting: [ZEBRA]) [USER3] Sets the function to assign to the button. (Factory setting: [WFM]) [USER4] Sets the function to assign to the button. (Factory setting: [A.IRIS LEVEL]) [USER5] Sets the function to assign to the ...
Page 73 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings The items that can be set are as follows. f When [SYNC SCAN TYPE] is set to [sec] and the [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY] → [59.94Hz] is set - 59.94i/59.94p mode: [1/60.0] … [1/7200] - 29.97p mode: [1/30.0]…[1/7200] - 23.98p mode: [1/24.0]…[1/7200] f When [SYNC SCAN TYPE] is set to [sec] and the [SYSTEM] menu →...
Page 74 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings You can use only [SKIN TONE DTL A] or use a combination of [SKIN TONE DTL A] and [SKIN TONE DTL B] or a combination of [SKIN TONE DTL A] and [SKIN TONE DTL C]. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 75 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [Q PHASE] Sets the phase of the area that applies the skin tone related to the Q axis. The items that can be set are as follows. f [−128]…[127] [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] [R GAIN AWB PRE] Sets the Rch gain when the ...
Page 76 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [G AXIS] Displays the output of G axis when the switch is at the position and automatic white balance is working, or when it is preset. In the automatic white balance operation, the color can also be changed on the G axis by changing the output of Rch and Bch. The items that can be set are as follows.

Page 77 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [R-G] Adjusts the linear matrix. (Red - Green) The items that can be set are as follows. f [−63]…[63] [R-B] Adjusts the linear matrix. (Red - Blue) The items that can be set are as follows. f [−63]…[63] [G-R] Adjusts the linear matrix.
Page 78 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings The items that can be set are as follows. f [−63]…[63] [Mg-B] ([SAT]) Corrects the color saturation between magenta and blue. The items that can be set are as follows. f [−63]…[63] [Mg-B] ([PHASE]) Corrects the hue between magenta and blue.
Page 79 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings The items that can be set are as follows. f [−63]…[63] [G-Yl-Yl] ([SAT]) Corrects the color saturation between “colors between green and yellow” and yellow. The items that can be set are as follows. f [−63]…[63] [G-Yl-Yl] ([PHASE]) Corrects the hue between “colors between green and yellow”...
Page 80 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [G PED] Sets the Gch pedestal level. The items that can be set are as follows. f [−100]…[100] [B PED] Sets the Bch pedestal level. The items that can be set are as follows. f [−100]…[100] [PEDESTAL OFFSET] Sets the Rch, Gch, and Bch pedestal levels after adjusting the automatic black balance.
Page 81 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [B.GAMMA RANGE] Sets the maximum level of compression/expansion. Around 20% Around 30% Around 40% [KNEE SETTING] This cannot be set when the [SYSTEM] menu → [COLOR SETTING] is set to [V-Log]. [KNEE MODE] Sets the knee operation mode. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 82: [Audio] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings By compressing the video signal levels of the high luminosity areas that are blown out in normal shooting, the dynamic range can be expanded. The items that can be set are as follows. f [1]…[3] NOTE t This cannot be set when the [SYSTEM] menu →...
Page 83 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings If [AUDIO CH2 LEVEL] is assigned to the USER button, pressing the USER button switches [AUTO]/[MANUAL]. The items that can be set are as follows. f [AUTO], [MANUAL] (Factory setting: [AUTO]) [CH3 LEVEL] Sets if the recording level adjustment method for audio channel 3 is to be automatic or manual. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 84: [Video Out/Lcd/Vf] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [CH4 LIMITER] Enables/disables the limiter when the method to adjust the audio input level for audio channel 4 is manual. The items that can be set are as follows. f [ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [OFF]) [HEAD ROOM] Sets the headroom (standard level).
Page 85 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [SDI+HDMI] Outputs from the terminal and the terminal. [AV+HDMI] Outputs from the terminal and the terminal. (Factory setting: [SDI+HDMI]) [SDI OUT] [OUTPUT SW] Enables/disables the output from the terminal. [ON] Outputs the video.
Page 86 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [SDI OUT HDR] Sets the output image from the terminal. [SDR] Outputs in the standard dynamic range. [HDR] Outputs in the high dynamic range. (Factory setting: [HDR]) NOTE t The setting is fixed to [SDR] when set to following menu. ‑...
Page 87 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [OFF] Does not superimpose. (Factory setting: [OFF]) [HDMI OUT ZEBRA] Sets whether to superimpose the zebra signal to the output from the terminal. The settings of the zebra signal follow the zebra signal settings in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu →...
Page 88 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings NOTE t The setting is fixed to [OFF] when the [SYSTEM] menu → [COLOR SETTING] is set to [V-Log]. [SD DOWNCON MODE] Sets the mode of the SD down converter output signal from an external output terminal. [SIDE CROP] Outputs an equal top and bottom width.
Page 89 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings (Factory setting: [ON]) [EYE SENSOR] Sets sensitivity of the eye sensor. The items that can be set are as follows. f [HIGH], [LOW] (Factory setting: [HIGH]) [LCD/VF HDR] Sets the output image from the LCD monitor and viewfinder. [SDR] Outputs in the standard dynamic range.
Page 90 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [BATTERY REMAIN] Displays/hides the power status. The items that can be set are as follows. f [ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [REC FORMAT] Displays/hides the recording format settings. The items that can be set are as follows. f [ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [FRAME RATE]...
Page 91 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [AUDIO LEVEL METER] Displays/hides the audio level meter. The items that can be set are as follows. f [ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [GAIN] Displays/hides the gain value. The items that can be set are as follows. f [ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [ND FILTER]...
Page 92 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [D.ZOOM] Displays/hides the digital zoom ratio. The items that can be set are as follows. f [ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [IR REC] Displays/hides the settings in the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [IR REC]. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 93 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [HOLD] Enables the enlarged display function until the button assigned to [EXPAND] or the USER button is pressed or the USER button icon is touched again. [UNTIL REC] Enables the enlarged display function until performing recording operation. (Factory setting: [10SEC]) [EXPAND VALUE] Adjusts the enlargement factor of the enlarged display function.
Page 94: [Recording] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings NOTE t This cannot be set when the [SYSTEM] menu → [COLOR SETTING] is set to [V-Log]. [ZEBRA2 DETECT] Sets the detection level of zebra pattern 2. The items that can be set are as follows. f [0%]…[109%] (Factory setting: [100%]) NOTE...
Page 95 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [CLIP NAME] [CAM INDEX] Sets the CAM INDEX used in the name for the MOV format file to be recorded. Set one upper case alphabetical character. This is used as a value to be stored in the volume label of the memory card.
Page 96 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [NORMAL] Performs the standard recording. [INTERVAL] Performs the interval recording. (A function to repeatedly perform the operation of one frame recording in set time interval.) (Factory setting: [NORMAL]) NOTE t For the combinations and restrictions of the settings, refer to “Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously” (page 204). [REC MODE HOLD] Selects whether to hold [REC MODE] settings.
Page 97: [Network] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [TIME] Selects the local time. (hh, mm, ss) [DATE] Selects the local date and time. (YY, MM, DD, hh) [TC] Records the time code value as user bits. [CLIP NAME] Records the value that CAM INDEX (one character) and CARD COUNT (three-digit number) both converted to ASCII character code.
Page 98 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [IP REMOTE] Perform settings for the IP remote. (remote operation by the CX ROP app) [ENABLE/DISABLE] Sets whether to enable the IP remote function. The items that can be set are as follows. f [ENABLE], [DISABLE] (Factory setting: [DISABLE]) [USER ACCOUNT] Registers a new user account to use for authentication in the network function of the camera.
Page 99 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [DATA TYPE] Displays the type of the setting data. (Cannot be changed) [GENERAL] General streaming settings [P2CAST] P2 Cast setting [RECEIVER URL] Enter the destination URL in following format. f rtmp://(server URL):(port number)/(path)/(stream key) f rtmps://(server URL):(port number)/(path)/(stream key) [MULTICAST ADDRESS] Sets the address when using the streaming with the multicast.
Page 100 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings - [1280×720-60fps 14M], [1280×720-60fps 10M], [1280×720-60fps 6M] (Factory setting: [1280×720-60fps 10M]) NOTE t Cannot be set when [FILE FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] or [REC FORMAT] is set to UHD or 1080/23.98p. [MULTICAST] Enables/disables the multicast function. (Factory setting: [DISABLE]) [MULTICAST ADDRESS] Sets the address when using the streaming with the multicast.
Page 101 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [PRIMARY DNS] Sets the primary DNS server. f Factory setting: [::] [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server. f Factory setting: [::] [WLAN PROPERTY] Performs settings related to the wireless LAN. [MAC ADDRESS] Displays the wireless LAN MAC address of the camera. (Cannot be changed) [TYPE] Sets the connection method to the wireless LAN.
Page 102: [System] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [IPv4 SETTING] [DHCP] Sets whether to use the automatic acquisition through DHCP or to use the DHCP server function of the camera. [OFF]: Does not use DHCP. [CLIENT]: Performs automatic acquisition through DHCP if connecting by setting [WLAN PROPERTY] → [TYPE] → [INFRA(SELECT)]/[INFRA(MANUAL)].
Page 103 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings (Factory setting: [59.94Hz] (when [AREA SETTINGS] is set to [AREA 1], [AREA 2], or [AREA 3]), [50.00Hz] (when [AREA SETTINGS] is set to [AREA 4])) NOTE t The camera will restart when the setting is changed. [FILE FORMAT] Sets the file format for recording.
Page 104: [Others] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings The items that can be set are as follows. f [ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [OFF]) NOTE t This setting is fixed to [OFF] when anything other than the [SYSTEM] menu → [FILE FORMAT] → [MOV] is set. t This setting is fixed to [OFF] when the [SYSTEM] menu →...
Page 105 Chapter 4 Operation — Menu settings [COLOR BARS] [COLOR BARS TYPE] Sets the color bar to be used. [SMPTE] Uses the color bars in SMPTE standard. [FULL] Uses the full color bars. (Factory setting: [SMPTE]) NOTE t A smear may occur depending on the output resolution. [TEST TONE] Sets whether the audio test signal (tone signal with specification level 1 kHz) is output when the video is switched to the color bar.
Page 106: [Option] Menu
A special menu is prepared considering additional functions in the future. This is displayed by pressing the button while holding down the button. The [OPTION] menu is not displayed on AJ-UPX360ED. [AREA SETTINGS] Select the region in to be used before using the camera.
Page 107: Factory Setting Value Of The Scene File
Chapter 4 Operation — Factory setting value of the scene file Factory setting value of the scene file [SCENE FILE] menu The factory settings of the [SCENE FILE] menu and the items that can be selected differ depending on the [SCENE FILE] menu → [FILE SELECT] setting.
Page 108 Chapter 4 Operation — Factory setting value of the scene file [FILE SELECT] Item [F1:] [F2:FLUO.] [F3:SPARK] [F4:B.STR] [F5:CINE] [F6:HLG] [R‑G] [R‑B] [G‑R] [G‑B] [B‑R] [B‑G] [COLOR CORRECTION] [R] ([SAT]) [R] ([PHASE]) [R‑R‑Mg] ([SAT]) [R‑R‑Mg] ([PHASE]) [R‑Mg] ([SAT]) [R‑Mg] ([PHASE]) [Mg] ([SAT]) [Mg] ([PHASE]) [Mg‑B] ([SAT])
Page 109 Chapter 4 Operation — Factory setting value of the scene file [FILE SELECT] Item [F1:] [F2:FLUO.] [F3:SPARK] [F4:B.STR] [F5:CINE] [F6:HLG] [A.KNEE RESPONSE] [KNEE POINT] [93.0%] [93.0%] [93.0%] [93.0%] [93.0%] [93.0%] [KNEE SLOPE] [99] [99] [99] [99] [99] [99] [HLG KNEE SW] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]...
Page 110: Target Items For Scene File/Setup File/Initialization
Chapter 4 Operation — Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization f SCENE: Items saved in scene files. f SETUP: Items saved in setup files. f INITIALIZE: Items that are initialized with the [OTHERS] menu → [MENU INITIALIZE]. f Meaning of the symbols used in the table are as follows.
Page 111: [Scene File] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [USER7] — [USER8] — [USER9] — [USER10] — [USER11] — [USER12] — [SCENE FILE] menu Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [NAME EDIT] — [LOAD/SAVE/INITIALIZE] — — — [VFR] —...
Page 112 Chapter 4 Operation — Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [G‑R] — [G‑B] — [B‑R] — [B‑G] — [COLOR CORRECTION] [R] ([SAT]) — [R] ([PHASE]) — [R‑R‑Mg] ([SAT]) — [R‑R‑Mg] ([PHASE]) — [R‑Mg] ([SAT]) — [R‑Mg] ([PHASE]) —...
Page 113: [Audio] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [DRS EFFECT DEPTH] — [DNR] — [A.IRIS LEVEL] — [A.IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] — [AUDIO] menu Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [INPUT SETTINGS] [INPUT1 MIC LEVEL] — [INPUT2 MIC LEVEL] —...
Page 114 Chapter 4 Operation — Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [BACK LIGHT] — [SELF SHOOT] — [VF] [BRIGHTNESS] — [COLOR LEVEL] — [CONTRAST] — [VF COLOR] — [EYE SENSOR] — [LCD/VF HDR] — [LCD/VF V-Log] — [INDICATOR] [FULL AUTO] —...
Page 115: [Recording] Menu
Chapter 4 Operation — Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [LEVEL GAUGE RESET] — — — [RECORDING] menu Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [FORMAT MEDIA] — — — [CLIP NAME] [CAM INDEX] — — [NEXT CARD COUNT] —...
Page 116: [System] Menu
— — [OPERATION TIME] — — — [UPDATE] — — — [LANGUAGE] — [MENU INITIALIZE] — — — [OPTION] menu The [OPTION] menu is not displayed on AJ-UPX360ED. Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [AREA SETTINGS] — — — – 116 –...
Page 117: Handling Setting Data
Chapter 4 Operation — Handling setting data Handling setting data Scene files File structure of the setting data The scene files of [F1:] to [F6:] can be saved in the camera memory in accordance to the scene file number. What can be saved as a scene file is the setting contents of the [SCENE FILE] menu. In addition, the current setting values of the scene files of [F1:] to [F6:] can be saved as a file to the camera memory and the memory card, and that data can be loaded and used in the camera.
Page 118: Setup File
Chapter 4 Operation — Handling setting data r Saving the scene file by overwriting a file on the memory card Overwrite the file selected in the list of scene files saved in the memory card in card slot 1 with the current setting values of the camera. Select the [OTHERS] menu →...
Page 119 Chapter 4 Operation — Handling setting data Enter the text to set with the keyboard. Select [Enter]. A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [SET]. The file is saved. f An error message may be displayed. For details about the error message, refer to “Cases indicated by error messages” (page 200). Saving the setup file by overwriting a file on the memory card Overwrites the file selected in the list of the setup files saved on the memory card with the current setting values of the camera.
Page 120: Chapter 5 Shooting
Shooting Chapter 5 This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. This chapter also describes the special recording method.
Page 121: Shooting
Chapter 5 Shooting — Shooting Shooting For shooting, use the following steps. 1 REC button (on the handle) 2 REC button (on the grip) 3 switch Set the video settings and the audio input. f Before shooting, the followings must be set or adjusted. ‑...
Page 122: Selecting The Resolution, Codec, And Frame Rate For Recording Video
Chapter 5 Shooting — Shooting Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video The resolution, codec, and frame rate of the recording video can be selected. f [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY]: System frequency f [SYSTEM] menu → [FILE FORMAT]: File format for recording f [SYSTEM] menu →...
Page 123 Chapter 5 Shooting — Shooting When [FILE FORMAT] is set to [MOV] r Video Resolution [FREQUENCY] [REC FORMAT] VFR* 3840×2160 [59.94Hz] [2160-59.94p/420LongGOP 150M] 1fps to 60fps [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 200M] [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 100M] [2160-29.97p/420LongGOP 100M] [2160-23.98p/420LongGOP 100M] [2160-29.97p/HEVC LongGOP 150M] [2160-23.98p/HEVC LongGOP 150M] [2160-29.97p/422LongGOP 150M] 1fps to 30fps [2160-29.97p/422ALL-I 400M]...
Page 124: Adjustable Settings When Shooting
Chapter 5 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 121) Press the button to switch the adjustment method for the lens aperture. Auto iris: Adjusts the iris setting automatically.
Page 125: Area Mode Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Adjustable settings when shooting t If you set the camera to auto focus mode at times other than 60i (50i) and 60P (50P), the time required for the focus control will be slightly longer than when in normal focus mode. t When the [CAMERA] menu →...
Page 126: Adjusting The White And Black Balance
Chapter 5 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. Adjust the AWB (white balance adjustment), ABB (black balance adjustment), and AWB (white balance adjustment) in order to obtain higher image quality.
Page 127: Black Balance Adjustment
Chapter 5 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, an error message is displayed on the viewfinder screen and LCD monitor displays. Error message Meaning Remedy...
Page 128 Chapter 5 Shooting — Adjusting the white and black balance t The gain switching circuit is automatically switched during black balance adjustment. Flicker or noise sometimes appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction. Black balance memory Values stored to memory are saved even if the camera is turned off.
Page 129: Using The Zoom Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Using the zoom function Using the zoom function Adjust the angle of view you want to shoot. The camera has a 20x optical zoom. This can be expanded up to approximately 32 times (approximately 24 times in UHD recording) when the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [i.ZOOM] →...
Page 130: Image Quality Adjustment
Chapter 5 Shooting — Image quality adjustment Image quality adjustment The image quality of the video to record can be set in the [SCENE FILE] menu. Measurement equipment such as a vector scope is necessary to change “Advanced settings”. Detail function This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images.
Page 131: Rb Gain Control Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Image quality adjustment RB gain control function This function makes settings to add or reduce the 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 132: Matrix Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Image quality adjustment Matrix function This function sets the image color representation by selecting the matrix table. If the settings are changed, the representation of all the colors in the image will also be changed. The change in color against each axis of matrix is as following figure. f The bold line in the figure is the reference line for each axis of matrix.
Page 133: Color Correction Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Image quality adjustment Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. These settings affect each of the 16 phases of the video individually. It can be set to individual color hue. (Yl-R)-R (Yl-R) Yl-(Yl-R) Yellow (G-Yl)-Yl (G-Yl)
Page 134: Knee Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Image quality adjustment NOTE t Gamma function cannot be set when the [SYSTEM] menu → [COLOR SETTING] is set to [V-Log]. Knee function This function sets the compression of video signals to prevent halation in images. r General settings Use the camera with the factory settings.
Page 135: Variable Frame Rate (Vfr) Recording Function/Super Slow Recording Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function It is possible to acquire smooth slow motion or quick motion vide by shooting with a different frame rate from the frame rate to play back. Variable frame rate (VFR) Allows the high-speed shooting from 1fps to maximum of 60fps.
Page 136: Audio Input
Chapter 5 Shooting — Audio input Audio input The camera can record four channels of audio. (However, two channels when AVCHD is selected as the recording file format) The audio to input to each channel can be switched to the built-in microphone, an external microphone, or a connected audio device. Switching the audio input r Audio recording format The audio recording format such as compression format varies depending on the recording mode.
Page 137: When Using An Audio Device Or An External Microphone
Select the [AUDIO] menu → [REC CH SETTINGS] → [HEAD ROOM] → [12dB]/[18dB]/[20dB]. [20dB]: Select this when matching the recording standard level with the Panasonic broadcasting AJ series camera. [12dB]: Select this when matching the recording standard level with the Panasonic professional AG-UX series camera.
Page 138: Monitoring The Audio
Chapter 5 Shooting — Audio input Monitoring the audio Audio recorded with the camera can be heard with a speaker or headphones. Audio is not output from the speaker during shooting. Setting the output audio Sets the audio channel and the format to be output from the headphone terminal. Select the [AUDIO] menu →...
Page 139: Special Recording Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Special recording function Special recording function Special recording such as pre-recording or relay recording is possible by setting the menu. Pre-recording Records the video and audio from specific time before the operation to start the recording. Operation to start recording Operation to stop recording (Time)
Page 140: Simultaneous Recording
Chapter 5 Shooting — Special recording function NOTE t It may take some time to recognize the memory card when the memory card is inserted. When recording to three or more memory cards by replacing a memory card while recording, replace the memory card with recording capacity sufficiently left on the memory card that is recording. t The recording target cannot be switched when the remaining recording capacity of the relay memory card is less than one minute.
Page 141: Background Recording
Chapter 5 Shooting — Special recording function Background recording If the memory cards are inserted into two card slots, set the background recording mode and then press the REC button to start recording simultaneously on card slot 1 and card slot 2. On card slot 1, recording can be repeatedly started and stopped as necessary by operating the REC button.
Page 142: Interval Recording
Chapter 5 Shooting — Special recording function Interval recording The camera will record one frame at each set time interval. 1 frame recording 1 frame recording 1 frame recording (Time) Time set in [INTERVAL TIME] Time set in [INTERVAL TIME] Select the [RECORDING] menu →...
Page 143: Convenient Shooting Functions
Chapter 5 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Convenient shooting functions Zebra patterns display The camera can display two types of zebra patterns to the output image from the LCD monitor. Select the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [EI ASSIST] → [ZEBRA] → [ON]. f Select [MOMENT].
Page 144: Displaying The Safety Zone Marker
Chapter 5 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Displaying the safety zone marker A safety zone marker can be displayed. Select the type of the frame in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [MARKER] → [SAFETY MARKER]. f The safety zone marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected. Setting the size of the frame.
Page 145 Chapter 5 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Setting the enlargement rate Select the enlargement rate in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [EXPAND VALUE]. f The enlargement rate can be selected from [×2], [×3], or [×4]. Setting the enlargement position The enlargement position can be selected from nine positions when the enlarged display function is enabled.
Page 146: Optical Image Stabilizer Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions Monochrome display Select the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [BLACK & WHITE] → [ON]. NOTE t The monochrome display can be enabled while the peaking display is functioning. Select the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [BLACK & WHITE] → [DURING PEAKING]. Highlighting the outlines of images It is easier to focus if the contours of images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder are highlighted.
Page 147: Waveform Monitor Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions [DATE]: Superimposes only the date. [TIME]: Superimposes only the time. [DATE&TIME]: Superimposes the date and time. The date and time of recording is displayed in the bottom-center of the LCD monitor. NOTE t The order to display the year, month, and day of the time stamp follows the settings in the [OTHERS] menu → [CLOCK] → [DATE FORMAT]. t The display of the month for the time stamp to record on the image is in English.
Page 148: Digital Zoom Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Convenient shooting functions NOTE t The waveform monitor cannot be recorded. t The waveform monitor is not displayed when using enlarged display function in the focus assist function. t The waveform monitor is automatically displayed when setting some of the menu to perform the image quality adjustment. Digital zoom function r Assigning [D.ZOOM] to the USER button Set so enable/disable of the digital zoom function can be switched with an arbitrary USER button.
Page 149: Operation Icon Screen Display
Chapter 5 Shooting — Operation icon screen display Operation icon screen display You can select the scene file or execute the functions assigned to [USER8] through [USER12]. Displaying the operation icon screen Press the multidial or the button while [ ICONS] is displayed in the LCD monitor, or touch the LCD monitor for one second or longer while the camera image screen is displayed.
Page 150: Multi Manual Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Multi manual function Multi manual function Operate the multidial to change settings and perform other operations without displaying the menu. Operations can also be performed by pressing the <=/&> button, <(> button, button, and button. You can execute the following functions.
Page 151: Setting The Frame Rate Of The Variable Frame Rate Recording Function
Chapter 5 Shooting — Multi manual function Press the multidial. SYNCHRO] is displayed. Turn the multidial to select the synchro scan shutter speed. Press the multidial. The setting changes to the value displayed and ends. Press the button to exit without changing the setting. Setting the frame rate of the variable frame rate recording function Turn the multidial to display the [ FRAME RATE].
Page 152: Chapter 6 Playback
Playback Chapter 6 Data including additional information such as image, audio, and meta data that are recorded by single shooting is saved as a clip. Playback, copy, etc., of the clip can be performed on the camera.
Page 153: Thumbnail Operation
Chapter 6 Playback — Thumbnail operation Thumbnail operation Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a group of data recorded by a single shooting, which includes additional information such as image, audio, and meta data. The following operations can be performed while viewing the clip thumbnails displayed on the LCD monitor. f Playback f Delete f Protect (only the clips recorded in MOV/AVCHD)
Page 154 Chapter 6 Playback — Thumbnail operation 6 Displaying the connection status of the wired LAN/wireless LAN Displays the connection status of the wired LAN and wireless LAN. (No display): It is not connected to the wired LAN or wireless LAN. It is set to the [NETWORK] menu → [DEVICE SEL] → [OFF]. : A status where the wired LAN is set and ROP is not connected.
Page 155 Chapter 6 Playback — Thumbnail operation Display of clip information Displays the information of the clip where the cursor is positioned. Move the yellow cursor to the clip to display the clip information. Select the [THUMBNAIL] menu → [CLIP] → [INFORMATION]. The clip information is displayed.
Page 156: Copying Clips
Chapter 6 Playback — Thumbnail operation Copying clips Clips can be copied between memory cards. Only the clip recorded in P2 or AVCHD can be copied. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Press the button. The thumbnail screen is displayed.
Page 157: Deleting Clips
Chapter 6 Playback — Thumbnail operation When the completion message is displayed, select . (Fig. 5) NOTE t The clip whose recording file format is MOV cannot be copied. t The copy is not possible when the volume of the selected clip is larger than the available card capacity of the destination. t It cannot copy when the copy destination card is write protected.
Page 158: Protecting Clips
Chapter 6 Playback — Thumbnail operation Protecting clips The clip recorded in MOV or AVCHD can be protected. Press the button. The thumbnail screen is displayed. Press the button while the thumbnail screen is displayed. The menu is displayed. Select the [THUMBNAIL] menu →...
Page 159: Linking The Incomplete Clips
Chapter 6 Playback — Thumbnail operation t Use a sufficiently charged battery or AC adaptor. t It may not be possible to completely repair depending on the condition of the data. t To restore the clips, it is necessary that the clips are recorded for more than a certain amount of time. Especially in the following cases, the clips may not be restored, because the number of frames to be recorded is small.
Page 160 Chapter 6 Playback — Thumbnail operation In the [THUMBNAIL] menu → [PLAYBACK] → [CLIP SEL], select the card slot of the memory card to play back. [ALL SLOT]: Displays all the clips recorded on every memory card in each card slot. Displays in the order of the clips in card slot 1, and then clips in the card slot 2 when MOV or AVCHD is selected as the recording file format.
Page 161: Useful Playback Function
Chapter 6 Playback — Useful playback function Useful playback function Resume play When the playback of a clip is stopped midway, it will start the playback from the position that stopped the playback when it is played back the next time. Select the [THUMBNAIL] menu →...
Page 162: Still Image Recording Function
Chapter 6 Playback — Still image recording function Still image recording function One frame of the recorded video can be recorded as a still image. Number of pixels of the still image to be recorded is same as the number of pixels of the recorded video. Select by touching or pressing the multidial at the scene to be recorded as a still image while playing back.
Page 163: Chapter 7 Output And Screen Display
Output and Screen Display Chapter 7 This chapter describes the screen displayed on the output video and LCD monitor.
Page 164: Output Format
Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Output format Output format The format to be output differs depending on the setting in the [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY]/[REC FORMAT]. Format that can be output from the terminal The format that can be output from the terminal differs with following combination of the settings. f [SYSTEM] menu →...
Page 165 Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Output format Item Output format [REC FORMAT] [OUT FORMAT] [FREQUENCY] Resolution Frequency 59.94i 1920×1080 59.94i 29.97p 1920×1080 29.97p 23.98p 1920×1080 23.98p 59.94p 1280×720 1280×720 59.94p 59.94i 720×480 720×480 59.94p [50.00Hz] 50.00p 3840×2160 3840×2160 50.00p 3840×2160 50.00p (4:2:0/8-bit) 1920×1080 50.00p (Factory setting) 1920×1080 50.00i...
Page 166: Screen Status Display
Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display Screen status display Screen display during shooting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 999min 999min RELAY TCG 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 8 S.SLOW120 2160-59.94p INTRVL...
Page 167 Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display f [!SDXC]: The SDXC memory card is not inserted for MOV recording f (No display): It is in one of the following conditions. - A memory card has not been inserted. - The memory card cannot be recognized.
Page 168 Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display : When set to the wireless LAN and the ROP is not connected : When set to the wireless LAN and the ROP is connected : When set to the wireless LAN and the wireless LAN is not operating properly : When set to the wired LAN and the ROP is not connected : When set to the wired LAN and the ROP is connected : When set to the wired LAN and the wired LAN is not operating properly...
Page 169 Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display 26 Zoom Displays the zoom value. The display of the zoom value follows the setting in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [INDICATOR] → [ZOOM/FOCUS]. Displays in the position value from [000] to [999] when set to [NUMBER]. Displays in millimeter unit when set to [mm/feet] or [mm/m].
Page 170: Screen Display During Playback
Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display f [IP REMOTE]: Displayed when the remote control is possible in the IP connection. f [IP REMOTE] (flashing): Displayed when waiting for the connection in the IP connection. 36 Multi manual function Displays the contents of the multi manual function.
Page 171: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status
Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display 3 Playback status Displays the status of playback. Displays only during playback. f : Stop f : Playback f : Pause f : Starting playback position f : Ending playback position : Fast-forward playback (10x speed) : Fast-forward playback (20x speed) : Fast-reverse playback (10x speed)
Page 172: Mode Check Display
Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display When the button STATUS Playback screen screen is pressed High-sensitivity mode — — Iris — — Zoom — — System resolution/system frequency — — Recording format —...
Page 173 Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display FUNCTION screen Displays the video output settings and information of the recording media. Item Description [VIDEO OUT] [VIDEO OUT SEL] Displays the output destination of the video and audio with [SDI + HDMI]/[AV + HDMI].
Page 174 Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display When P2 or MOV is set as the recording format, the audio channel displayed in the audio level meter follows the setting in the [AUDIO] menu → [OUTPUT SETTINGS] → [AUDIO OUT]. f Displays the audio channel 1 and audio channel 2 when set to [CH1]/[CH2]/[CH1/2 STEREO]/[CH1/2 MIX].
Page 175: 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 176: Connecting With Headphones And Tv/Monitor
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor Headphones Headphones (optional) can be connected to the headphone terminal (3.5 mm stereo mini jack). Headphone terminal NOTE t Audio is not output from the built-in speaker when headphones are connected to the headphone terminal. Remote control Connect the remote control unit (optional) to the ...
Page 177: Tv/Monitor
For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the terminal, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB. t Use the double shielded cable supporting 4K/60P as the HDMI cable (optional). Also, it is recommended to use the Panasonic HDMI cable compatible to 4K/60P as the HDMI cable.
Page 178: Connection Function Via The /
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Connection function via the / terminal Connection function via the / terminal Connection with a computer in card reader mode Connect the camera to a computer via the USB type C cable to use the camera as a card reader for the memory card. Connecting to a computer USB type C cable (optional) Type C...
Page 179: Remote Operation By Iphone/Ipad Or Android Terminal
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices — Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal The camera can be connected to the wireless LAN by attaching a wireless module (optional) compatible to the camera to the terminal of the camera.
Page 180: Chapter 9 Network Connection
Network Connection Chapter 9 This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to a network.
Page 181: Network Connection
The camera can be connected to a network via a wireless LAN or wired LAN. For details on wireless modules that can be connected, refer to the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Attach the wireless module (optional) to the terminal to use a wireless LAN.
Page 182: Preparing For Connection
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Preparing for connection Preparing for connection For the wireless module Mount the wireless module (optional) to the camera. terminal Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the terminal cover on the top-back side. (Fig. 1) Connect the wireless module to the ...
Page 183: Network Settings
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings Network settings Wireless LAN settings This is the setting to connect with the iPhone/iPad or the Android terminal directly or to connect to the wireless access point via wireless LAN. Direct connection ([DIRECT]) This is the setting to connect the camera to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal directly.
Page 184: Wired Lan Settings
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings Select the SSID of the searched wireless access point. Setting is completed when the [ENCRYPT KEY] (encryption key, password) is not set. If the [ENCRYPT KEY] is set, enter the password, and select [Enter]. Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
Page 185: Specifying The Network Settings Using The Settings Tool
Enter the name (nickname) of the camera. Entered name will be the name to be displayed on the EASY IP Setup Software screen. Installing software Download and install EASY IP Setup Software (EasyIPSetup.exe) from the following website. (Windows) https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – 185 –...
Page 186 Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings r EASY IP Setup Software (EasyIPSetup.exe) Configure the network settings of the camera. Performing settings of the camera using EASY IP Setup Software The settings for the camera network can be performed using EASY IP Setup Software. The settings for multiple cameras need to be performed on each camera.
Page 187: Confirming The Network Status
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Network settings Confirming the network status The status of the camera network can be checked using the following operations. Select the [NETWORK] menu → [INFORMATION] → [STATUS]. – 187 –...
Page 188: Connecting To The Iphone/Ipad Or Android Terminal
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal The camera can be operated from the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal. Mounting the wireless module Mount the wireless module (optional) to the camera. (page 182) Camera settings Specifying the network settings Specify the network settings.
Page 189: Connecting To The Cx Rop Application
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal NOTE t For information such as the supported OS of the CX ROP app, refer to the App Store or the Google Play Store download page. Connecting to the CX ROP application Connect to the camera following the CX ROP app guide.
Page 190: Streaming Function
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Streaming function Streaming function You can perform streaming of audio and video currently shot with the camera over a network (wired LAN/wireless LAN). Streaming can be performed using the camera, an application software of a device connected via a network, or a server that is capable of receiving streaming video sent from the camera.
Page 191: Starting Streaming With An Operation From The Application Software
Chapter 9 Network Connection — Streaming function [SYSTEM] menu [NETWORK] menu → [STREAMING] [FREQUENCY] [REC FORMAT] [STREAMING FORMAT] [50.00Hz] [1080-50.00p/AVC-I100] [1920×1080-50fps 24M] [1080-50.00p/AVC-I422] [1920×1080-50fps 20M] [1080-50.00p/AVC-G25] [1920×1080-50fps 16M] [1080-50.00p/AVC-G12] [1280×720-50fps 14M] [1080-50.00p/422LongGOP 100M] [1280×720-50fps 8M] [1080-50.00p/422ALL-I 200M] [1280×720-50fps 3M] [640×360-25fps 4M] [640×360-25fps 1.5M] [640×360-25fps 0.7M] (Factory setting) [320×180-25fps 4M]...
Page 192 Chapter 9 Network Connection — Streaming function Select the [NETWORK] menu → [STREAMING] → [START] → [ON]. If the camera is connected to the transmission destination through a network, the camera starts the transmission of streaming video. NOTE t [START] menu cannot be selected when the streaming cannot be started due to reasons such as the network is not connected, etc. t Starting/stopping of the streaming from the camera can be assigned to the USER button.
Page 193: Entering The Setting Using The Setting Tool
Installing software Download and expand the P2 Network Setting software for Windows from the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Creating the SDXC memory card for setting using the P2 Network Setting software The SDXC memory card created with this software can be used as the reference destination when loading into the camera menu or when the [NETWORK] menu →...
Page 194: Ndi|Hx Function
Chapter 9 Network Connection — NDI|HX function NDI|HX function The camera can be connected to a NDI|HX compatible switches made by NewTek. NOTE t Purchasing of the activation key is required to use the NDI|HX function. For details, refer to the website of NewTek. t For details of each operation, refer to the operating instruction of the NDI|HX compatible switcher.
Page 195 Chapter 9 Network Connection — NDI|HX function [SYSTEM] menu [NETWORK] menu → [NDI|HX] [FREQUENCY] [REC FORMAT] [STREAMING FORMAT] [1080-50.00i/AVC-I200] [1920×1080-25fps 14M] [1080-50.00i/AVC-I100] [1920×1080-25fps 10M] (Factory setting) [1080-50.00i/AVC-I50] [1920×1080-25fps 6M] [1080-50.00i/AVC-G50] [1280×720-25fps 8M] [1080-50.00i/AVC-G25] [1280×720-25fps 4M] [1080-50.00i/AVC-G12] [1280×720-25fps 2M] [1080-25.00p/422LongGOP 50M] [1080-25.00p/422ALL-I 100M] [1080-50.00i/422LongGOP 50M] [1080-50.00i/422ALL-I 100M]...
Page 196: Using P2 Cast
By using P2 Cast, the status of the camera operating in the remote area can be confirmed and the RTMP streaming can be remotely operated. For details, refer to the following website. https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ NOTE t A contract is required to use P2 Cast. For details, consult your dealer.
Page 197: Chapter 10 Notes
Notes Chapter 10 Maintenance of the camera or frequently asked questions are described.
Page 198: Frequently Asked Questions
Can the battery that was used in the previous models used? f VW-VBD58 (optional) can be used. It is recommended to use the following Panasonic genuine batteries. - AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional, 7.28 V, 5900 mAh) - AG-VBR89 (optional, 7.28 V, 8850 mAh) - AG-VBR118 (optional, 7.28 V, 11800 mAh)
Page 199: Playback
Chapter 10 Notes — Frequently asked questions - When the super slow recording function is enabled - When the interval recording function is enabled is displayed in the camera image screen when audio cannot be recorded. Playback r The clip cannot be played back. f The clip displaying in the thumbnail screen cannot be played back.
Page 200: Warning System
Chapter 10 Notes — Warning system Warning system When an error is detected right after the camera is turned on or during the operation, the occurrence of the error is notified in the camera image screen of the LCD monitor or by the tally lamp. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error messages System error Screen display...
Page 201 Chapter 10 Notes — Warning system Alert Screen display Description Behavior and cause Camera image screen [SIMUL REC WARNING ]/ An error has occurred in one of the memory cards during A message is displayed for approximately five seconds. [SIMUL REC WARNING ] simultaneous recording.
Page 202 Chapter 10 Notes — Warning system Message Screen display Description Behavior and cause Camera image screen [CANNOT PLAY.] This is a clip that cannot be played back. A message is displayed. (When it cannot be played back due to difference of the f Confirm if the system frequency of the clip is the same as system frequency, etc.) the system frequency of the camera.
Page 203 Chapter 10 Notes — Warning system Screen display Description Behavior and cause Camera image screen [Exceeds capacity. Please reselect.] The remaining recording capacity of the memory card for A message is displayed. the copy destination is insufficient. f Select the clip to copy again, or secure enough space in the remaining recording capacity on the memory card for the copy destination.
Page 204: Recording Function That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Chapter 10 Notes — Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously Depending on the recording function that is set, there are recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously. f Meaning of the symbols used in the table are as follows. - l: Can be used simultaneously.
Page 205: Updating The Camera Firmware
Update is completed by loading the downloaded file to the camera via the memory card. Insert the memory card that stores the update file into card slot 1, and select the [OTHERS] menu → [INFORMATION] → [UPDATE]. For update method, refer to the support desk at the following website: https://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t When updating the firmware, use the AC adaptor or sufficiently charged battery.
Page 206: Cleaning And Storing
Chapter 10 Notes — Cleaning and storing Cleaning and storing Cleaning the camera body f 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 body. f Wipe the camera body with a soft and clean cloth.
Page 207 Specification Chapter 11 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.
Page 208: Dimensions
Chapter 11 Specification — Dimensions Dimensions 180 mm (7-3/32 inches) 311 mm (12-1/4 inches) 393 mm (15-15/32 inches) – 208 –...
Page 209: General
Chapter 11 Specification — Specifications Specifications General Power DC e 7.28 V (when battery is used) DC e 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption 17 W (when the LCD monitor is used) indicates safety information. Operating ambient temperature 0 °C –...
Page 210: Memory Card Recorder
Chapter 11 Specification — Specifications Synchro scan shutter speed When the [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY] → [59.94Hz] is set f 59.94i/59.94p mode: 1/60.0 sec. – 1/7200 sec. f 29.97p mode 1/30.0 sec. – 1/7200 sec. f 23.98p mode 1/24.0 sec. – 1/7200 sec. When the [SYSTEM] menu →...
Page 211: Digital Video
Chapter 11 Specification — Specifications Recording and playback time When using a 64 GB microP2 card f 1080-59.94p, 50p/AVC-Intra 422, 1080-59.94i, 50i/AVC-Intra 200 Approx. 32 minutes f 1080-59.94i, 50i/AVC-Intra 100 Approx. 1 hour 4 minutes f 1080-59.94i, 50i/AVC-LongG50 Approx. 2 hours 8 minutes f 1080-59.94i, 50i/AVC-LongG25 Approx.
Page 212: Video Output
2.5 mm diameter super mini jack × 1 Remote control terminal of serial communication Analogue remote control used for previous Panasonic models cannot be used. terminal Type A connector, 4-pin (5 V, 0.5 A), for attaching the wireless module (optional) ...
Page 213: Battery Charger (Ag-Brd50)
Chapter 11 Specification — Specifications Operating ambient humidity 10% – 90% (relative humidity, no condensation) Mass Approx. 225 ] (0.496 lbs.) Dimensions (W×H×D) 115 mm×37 mm×57 mm (4-1/2 inches × 1-7/16 inches × 2-1/4 inches) (excluding the DC cable section) Battery charger (AG-BRD50) Input voltage DC e 12 V, 3.0 A...
Page 214: Index
Index Index AC adaptor Knee function Attaching Accessory LCD monitor Mounting Status display Area mode function Lens cover Lens hood Audio input Level gauge Audio device Built-in microphone Confirming setting Macro External microphone Manual focus Level adjustment Matrix function Monitor Memory card Switching Data structure...
Page 215 Index Shooting Shoulder strap Simultaneous recording Skin tone function Specifications Still image recording function Streaming function Super gain Super slow Switching screen Tally lamp Thumbnail Thumbnail screen Time code External preset Supplying to external Time data Time stamp function Tripod Update Usage restriction User bits...

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Panasonic AJ-UPX360ED Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Before Using the Camera

Accessories

When Turning on the Power for the First Time

Use of the Camera on a System

What You Can Do with this Camera

Chapter 2 Description of Parts

Camera

Basic Operation

Chapter 3 Preparation

Power Supply

Mounting Accessories

Turning On/Off the Power

Charging the Built-In Battery

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Preparing the Memory Card

Setting of Time Data

Assigning Function to the USER Buttons

Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor

Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder

Tally Lamp

Chapter 4 Operation

Basic Operation of the Screen

Operating each Screen

Basic Operation of the Menu

Menu Settings

Factory Setting Value of the Scene File

Target Items for Scene File/Setup File/Initialization

Handling Setting Data

Chapter 5 Shooting

Adjustable Settings When Shooting

Adjusting the White and Black Balance

Using the Zoom Function

Image Quality Adjustment

Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function/Super Slow Recording Function

Audio Input

Special Recording Function

Convenient Shooting Functions

Operation Icon Screen Display

Multi Manual Function

Chapter 6 Playback

Thumbnail Operation

Useful Playback Function

Still Image Recording Function

Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display

Output Format

Format that Can be Output from the Terminal

Screen Status Display

Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices

Connecting with Headphones and Tv/Monitor

HOST> Terminal

Remote Operation by Iphone/Ipad or Android Terminal

Chapter 9 Network Connection

Preparing for Connection

Network Settings

Connecting to the Iphone/Ipad or Android Terminal

Streaming Function

NDI|HX Function

Using P2 Cast

Chapter 10 Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Warning System

Recording Function that Cannot be Used Simultaneously

Updating the Camera Firmware

Cleaning and Storing

Chapter 11 Specification

Dimensions

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