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Panasonic AG-MDR15P Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AG-MDR15P Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Portable Recorder
AG-MDR15P
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AG-MDR15E
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For Operating Instructions details, see page 7. Memory Card Portable Recorder AG-MDR15P Model No. AG-MDR15E Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Please contact either a local or foreign • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, Panasonic authorized service center for keep this equipment away from all liquids. assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. Use and store only in locations which...
  • Page 3 indicates safety information. NOTICE FOR MEDICAL USE • This is an apparatus intended for recording playing-back of image from specified camera classified ā Protection against Electric Shock Class II ā Protection against Ingress of Water IPX0 ā Mode of Operation Continuous ā...
  • Page 4 Fuse If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-MDR15P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ07094 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 6 EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AG-MDR15E) The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, and • electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1>...
  • Page 7 Details about user registration and the extended warranty: Please note, this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc. The Panasonic Canada Inc. privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted. This link is provided to you for convenience.
  • Page 8 ● SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ● “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 9: Using The Portable Recorder

    Using the portable recorder This memory card portable recorder is an AVCCAM recording and playback device that is compact. It is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot, a 3.5-inch LCD monitor, and a wide range of input and output terminals, such as SDI, HDMI, USB 2.0 and CAMERA (for connecting the AG-MDC10G optional camera head).
  • Page 10 Using the portable recorder (continued) Playing SD Memory Card content Playback on the portable recorder’s LCD monitor (Page 58) Content (video/audio) that is shot with an AVCCAM camera-recorder and recorded onto an SD Memory Card can be played back on-the-spot. AG-MDR15 (portable recorder) AVCCAM camera-recorder...
  • Page 11 HD-SDI output Example of system configuration for SDI mode ■ When outputting data in the portable recorder’s recording format Select [SDI EE SEL] → [NORMAL] in the [AV OUT SETUP] setup menu. • Using the setup menus (Page 27) AG-MDR15 (portable recorder) Camera-recorder External monitor HD-SDI input signal...
  • Page 12 Using the portable recorder (continued) Example of system configuration for CAM mode AG-MDR15 (portable recorder) AG-MDC10G camera head External monitor (optional) Camera cable HD-SDI output signal (optional) • Frame sequence information is not output. • S-VITC/UMID information is not output. •...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first! ..........2 Recording Using the portable recorder ......9 Precaution for use ........15 Recording onto an SD Memory Card (REC mode) ........... 34 Before use Performing HD-SDI input recording (SDI mode) ..........34 Operating precautions ......... 18 Shooting and recording with a camera Accessories ..........
  • Page 14 Contents (continued) Playback Menu Clip playback (PB mode) ......58 Setup menu structure ........82 Thumbnail screen ......... 59 Recording (REC) mode menu ......82 Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)....61 Playback (PB) mode menu ......83 Setup menu list ..........84 Setting the playback format (PB FORMAT) ..

  • Page 15: Precaution For Use

    (Page 29) Panasonic makes no compensation for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no compensation for your recordings in cases where images and/or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards.
  • Page 16 • It is recommended that you use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards of SD speed class 2 or above, or the Panasonic SD Memory Cards. Note that class 4 or higher is required when recording in PH mode and HA mode.
  • Page 17 SDHC-compatible device • This product (SDHC-compatible device) is compatible both with SD Memory Cards and with SDHC Memory Cards. SDHC Memory Cards may be used with SDHC Memory Card-compatible devices, but cannot be used with devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always check the relevant product’s operating instructions when using SDHC Memory Cards with other devices.) When cards of SD speed class 4 or above are recommended for the SD-compatible devices, use of such cards will ensure stable recording operations.

  • Page 18: Operating Precautions

    Operating precautions The portable recorder and SD Memory Card When carrying the portable recorder, take care become warm during usage. This is not a defect. not to drop it or let it hit other objects. • Strong impact can cause the outer case to break Do not allow any water to get into the unit when or damage the portable recorder.
  • Page 19 What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Accessories AC Adapter AC power supply cables AG-MDR15P AG-MDR15E (For the U.K.) AG-MDR15E (For areas other than VSK0721 the U.K.) DC cable CD-ROM • Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories. • The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug cover or foam cartons, must be treated properly.

  • Page 21: Description Of Parts

    Description of parts Operation panel, LCD and system parts ■ Front PLAY/STILL button LCD monitor (Pages 27, 42, 58) (Page 30) Indicated by in the operation descriptions. MENU button (Page 27) ENTER button (Pages 27, 39, 42, 58) POWER button (Page 24) AUDIO MON/ADV button (Pages 42, 45, 68)

  • Page 22: Terminals And System Parts

    Description of parts (continued) Terminals and system parts DC cable attachment release button (Page 23) CAMERA terminal (Page 35) DC cable attachment compartment (Page 23) CAMERA terminal cover SD Memory Card access lamp (Page 25) SD Memory Card slot (Page 31) Card slot cover (Page 31) Card slot cover...

  • Page 23: Power Sources

    Use a plug that is suitable for the country of use. Contact a Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting a converter plug. • Disconnect the AC power supply cable from the...

  • Page 24: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the power on/off Press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer. • The POWER lamp (green) illuminates and the power turns on. • If you press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer when the power is on, the POWER lamp flashes, the power turns off, and then the lamp goes off.

  • Page 25: Tally Lamp

    Tally lamp The tally lamp turns on during recording (orange). Also, the tally lamp flashes in the following circumstances. (flashes 4 times per second) Tally lamp • Recording error has occurred • SD Memory Card is full • System frequency has been changed REC/ PAUSE (flashes once per second)

  • Page 26: Operation Modes

    Operation modes The portable recorder has 3 operation modes: REC mode, PB mode and PC mode. Press the [MODE] button to change the mode. While the power is off, connect the Press the AG-MDC10G camera head (optional) to the [POWER] button portable recorder with the camera cable for 2 seconds or (optional), and then press the [POWER] button...

  • Page 27: Using The Setup Menus

    Using the setup menus ■ Button operations in the setup menus Moves to the menu item above. For some items, changes the Displays the menu. value. When the menu is displayed, closes the menu. Moves to the menu item on the Moves to the menu item to the left.

  • Page 28: Initializing The Setup Menus

    Using the setup menus (continued) Initializing the setup menus Press the [ENTER] button or to set the item. Perform the following operation during REC mode Press to change the values. to return the setup menus to their factory default Example: settings.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date And Time/Recharging The Built-In Battery/Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    Setting the date and time/Recharging the built-in battery/Adjusting the LCD monitor Before recording with this portable recorder, first set the date and time and adjust the LCD monitor in the setup menus. Setting the date and time The [CLOCK SET] value in the setup menu is Press to select [OCT].

  • Page 30: Recharging The Built-In Battery

    Setting the date and time/Recharging the built-in battery/Adjusting the LCD monitor (continued) • Slight time errors may occur, so check that the time is correct before recording. • When using the recorder overseas, do not set the [CLOCK SET] time to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time in [TIME ZONE].

  • Page 31: Sd Memory Cards

    SD Memory Cards Inserting and removing SD Memory • Always format SD Memory Cards that have Cards been used in other devices when first using them with this portable recorder. (Page 32) Open the SD card cover. • If the system frequency of the portable recorder is changed, it will not be possible to Slide the card slot cover open button to use an SD Memory Card.

  • Page 32: Repairing Sd Memory Cards

    AVCCAM Restorer can also be downloaded from access lamp is flashing, or disconnect the DC the following website. cable during recording or the recording finalization http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ process, a repair verification screen is displayed the next time the power is switched on, allowing Formatting SD Memory Cards errors to be repaired.

  • Page 33: Sd Memory Card Recording Times

    SD Memory Card recording times • Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic Recording mode PH ∗ HA ∗ HG ∗ HE ∗ SD Memory Card (Highest quality mode ∗ capacity (High quality mode/...

  • Page 34: Recording

    • The factory default setting for this unit is as Press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or follows. longer to turn on the power. For AG-MDR15P: PH mode 1080/60i The SDI mode screen appears. recording For AG-MDR15E: PH mode 1080/50i...

  • Page 35: Shooting And Recording With A Camera (Cam Mode)

    TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 00 • The factory default setting for this unit is as – REC 112 min follows. For AG-MDR15P: PH mode 1080/60i recording PH 1080 For AG-MDR15E: PH mode 1080/50i recording Press the [REC/PAUSE] button to start shooting.
  • Page 36 Recording onto an SD Memory Card (REC mode) (continued) ■ About recording onto SD Memory Cards • The images shot from when recording starts until it is stopped are recorded as one clip. • The upper limit for the number of clips that can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card is 900. (However, note that this clip limit of 900 may be exceeded if recording is started immediately after turning on the power.) •...

  • Page 37: Setting The Time Code

    Setting the time code Setting the time code When the screen below appears, set the time code value. In the [TC/UB SETUP] setup menu, set the Press to select the time code value. following time code related items. (Page 88) •...

  • Page 38: Setting User Information

    Setting the time code (continued) Setting user information Set the user information. Press to select the user information The user information setting allows you to record characters. a memo, using up to 8 characters from a choice of • You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters 16 different character types.

  • Page 39: Using The [User] Button

    Using the [USER] button ■ You can assign one of eleven functions to the INH (Disable operation) [USER] button. Using the [USER] button allows When INH is assigned, there is no operation you to easily switch the portable recorder function. when the [USER] button is pressed.
  • Page 40 Using the [USER] button (continued) ■ ■ LCD DTL (Emphasizing outlines) SHOT MARK (Shot mark function) Emphasizing the outlines of the images you The marks added to clip thumbnails are called see on the LCD makes it easier to focus. shot marks.
  • Page 41 ■ COUNTER (Counter function) You can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or shooting. Each time you press the [USER] button, the display changes as follows. 0 : 00 . 00 Counter value display ā...

  • Page 42: Useful Recording And Shooting Functions

    Useful recording and shooting functions If you press designated buttons while pressing down the [SHIFT/EXEC] button, you can use useful recording and shooting functions. • Operation is not possible when a menu screen is displayed. First close the menu screen, and then perform the operation.

  • Page 43: White Balance And Black Balance Adjustment

    White balance and black balance Mode Operation Adjustment adjustment White balance Recording adjustment is performed. White balance W.SET Black balance adjustment Other than In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust is performed after white recording the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. balance adjustment.

  • Page 44: Using Focus Assist (Fa)

    Useful recording and shooting functions (continued) Using focus assist (FA) Temporarily switching to auto focus mode (ONE PUSH AF) The center of the screen can be enlarged to make it easier to focus. Even during manual focus (Page 50), you can temporarily switch to auto focus mode to focus While pressing the [SHIFT/EXEC] button, automatically.

  • Page 45: Turning Off The Lcd Monitor Screen (Lcd Off)

    LCD monitor. • The recording level is set approximately 8 dB • The recorded date and time display will follow the higher than Panasonic broadcasting camera- [DATE/TIME] setting in [DISPLAY SETUP]. recorders (AJ series products). When [DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF], the date and •...

  • Page 46: Using The Repeat Rec Function

    Useful recording and shooting functions (continued) Using the REPEAT REC function Press the [REC/PAUSE] button to start REPEAT REC operation. Use an SD Memory Card with at least 16 GB of • Recording can begin if the recording function memory. Clips approximately 90 minutes long are display is “R-PAUSE”.
  • Page 47 Press the [REC/PAUSE] button to stop REPEAT REC operation. • Recording can be stopped if the recording function display is “R-REC”. Example: When stopping recording using a 16 GB SD Memory Card Operation to stop recording Recording stop interval (Time) Deletion processing Clip 8 recording interval...

  • Page 48: Operating The Camera Head

    Operating the camera head The operation buttons on this portable recorder can be used to operate the camera function of the AG- MDC10G camera head (optional). • Operation is not possible when a menu screen is displayed. First close the menu screen, and then perform the operation.

  • Page 49: Pre Rec

    PRE REC Optical Image Stabilizer Record video and audio from three seconds before Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the time of the operation to start recording. the effects of camera head shake when shooting by hand. Operation to start Operation to stop Select [O.I.S.] →...

  • Page 50: Performing Manual Adjustments (Camera Functions)

    Operating the camera head (continued) Performing manual adjustments (CAMERA FUNCTIONS) The focus, iris, shutter speed and white balance can be manually adjusted. Enable manual adjustment by setting the items in the [CAMERA SETUP] setup menu. (See table below) Press the [ENTER] button to select the function. Each time you press the [ENTER] button, the functions that can be manually adjusted are displayed in order on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 51 When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] Shutter speed Adjusting the shutter speed Frame rate 50 Hz 60 Hz Select [IRIS] → [AUTO2] or [MANUAL] in the 1/100 1/60 [CAMERA SETUP] setup menu. Using the setup menus (Page 27) 1/50 1/60 Press the [ENTER] button to display 1/50...
  • Page 52 Operating the camera head (continued) ■ Range of shutter speed variations When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] With the 1080/60i or 720/60P formats SYNCRO SCAN 1/15 1/30 1/60 (Standard) 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/120 1/100 With the 1080/30P or 720/30P formats SYNCRO SCAN 1/15 1/30...
  • Page 53 • Depending on the environment, there may be Setting the white balance some error in the adjustment. • Adjust the white balance yourself if you need Press the [ENTER] button to display a more precise white balance. (For adjusting on the LCD monitor. the white balance and black balance, see page 43.) Press...

  • Page 54: Shooting In Progressive Mode

    Shooting in progressive mode Select [REC FORMAT] → [PH1080/30P] Note the following when shooting in or [PH1080/24P] (or [PH1080/25P]) in the progressive mode. [RECORDING SETUP] setup menu to enable • Set the shutter speed to 1/50 for best results. shooting in progressive mode. (Page 86) •...

  • Page 55: Clip Metadata

    Clip metadata SCENARIO ∗ You can add the video and audio systems, name of the videographer, shooting location, text memos This indicates the PROGRAM NAME, and other information to the video data you have SCENE NO. and TAKE NO. NEWS 1: recorded on the SD Memory Card.

  • Page 56: Uploading The Metadata (Meta Data)

    Clip metadata (continued) CARD READ: Uploading the metadata The metadata that is set on the SD Memory (META DATA) Card is loaded onto the portable recorder. Press the [ENTER] button to select the You can perform any of the following operations. metadata to be loaded, select whether or not If necessary, perform preparations prior to the the metadata is to be loaded (YES/NO), and...

  • Page 57: Selecting The User Clip Name Recording Method

    Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method Press the [MENU] button and select [META DATA] → [USER CLIP NAME] to select the recording method. 2 options are available: [TYPE1] and [TYPE2] USER CLIP NAME to be recorded TYPE1 TYPE2 Uploaded If clip metadata has Uploaded data data +...

  • Page 58: Clip Playback (Pb Mode)

    Clip playback (PB mode) Press the [POWER] button to turn on the power. When the [POWER] button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the POWER lamp (green) illuminates and the power turns on. Press the [MODE] button to display the thumbnail screen.

  • Page 59: Thumbnail Screen

    Thumbnail screen Video data created in one shooting session is called a “clip”. In PB mode, the clips are displayed on the LCD screen as thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed.) You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.
  • Page 60 Thumbnail screen (continued) 1 Thumbnail display status (Page 63) The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area. 2 Repeat playback indicator (Page 61) Displayed during repeat playback. 3 Card status display Displays the SD Memory Card status. 4 Cursor (yellow frame) Displayed on the currently selected thumbnail.

  • Page 61: Playback Settings (Play Setup)

    Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) The playback format and method can be set. Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) Use this setting to repeatedly play back all Setting the playback format (PB FORMAT) available clips. Press the [MENU] button. Set the format for playback. Using the setup menus (Page 27) Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 62: Resume Playback (Resume Play)

    Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) (continued) Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) Setting the skip method (SKIP MODE) Use this setting to play back from where the clip was previously paused. Use this setting to set the operation performed when pressing while playback is paused. Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 63: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail operations Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL SETUP) You can display as thumbnails the type of clips that INDICATOR: you want to see. Set whether or not to display the indicators You can also set in detail how you want the (ON/OFF).

  • Page 64: Deleting And Protecting Clips (Operation)

    Thumbnail operations (continued) Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION) Clips can be deleted or protected. • Protected clips cannot be deleted. • If you select [ALL CLIPS] to delete all clips Press the [MENU] button. from the memory, the operation may take Using the setup menus (Page 27) some time to complete, depending on the size of the clips to be deleted.

  • Page 65: Formatting Cards/Checking Clip And Card Information (Card Functions)

    CLIP PROTECT: Press the [MENU] button to return to the YES: thumbnail screen. Protects the selected clips. Press to select a clip, and then press the [ENTER] button. mark is displayed.) • Select a protected clip to cancel the protection. ( mark disappears.) Formatting a memory card will delete all clips even if they are protected.
  • Page 66 Thumbnail operations (continued) SD Memory Card information screen Clip information screen REMAIN: Clip number Displays the remaining SD Memory Card Thumbnail (Thumbnail screen: Page 59) capacity. Clip information SD STANDARD: Displays the indicators that are added to the Displays whether or not the SD Memory clip, and various other information.

  • Page 67: Useful Playback Functions

    Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind Next/previous clip Press during playback. Press during playback to pause the clip. The clip plays forwards or backwards at Press approximately 5 times ∗ normal speed. • Press during fast forward or rewind to change the fast forwarding or rewinding speed.

  • Page 68: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Useful playback functions (continued) Frame-by-frame playback Viewing images on a television or monitor Press during playback to pause the clip. You can view the playback images on a television Press the [AUDIO MON/ADV] button. or monitor that is connected to the HD-SDI OUT •...

  • Page 69: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting external devices Using headphones Stereo mini plug (3.5 mm) • Sound is not output from the built-in speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. Using the external microphone External microphone Stereo mini plug (3.5 mm) MIC IN When the external microphone (optional) is connected to the microphone terminal, the recorded sound is switched as follows.

  • Page 70: Viewing Images On A Television Or Monitor

    When outputting video and audio signals from the portable recorder to an external device, connect to the input terminals of the external device. • We recommend Panasonic’s HDMI cable. • This product is not compatible with VIERA Link. • Signals cannot be output from both the HD-SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal simultaneously. If...

  • Page 71: Nonlinear Editing (Pc Mode)

    Nonlinear editing (PC mode) Nonlinear editing of video data on SD Memory (Example) Windows Cards can be performed by connecting the portable recorder to an editing computer with a USB cable. (Connection: Page 70) Removable disk (E:) • Operation is not transferred to the PC mode when (Example) Macintosh the AG-MDC10G camera head is connected.

  • Page 72: Screen Displays

    Screen displays Regular displays For details on the safety zone, see 32. (Page 76) 28 27 TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 00 – 112 min D10X PH 1080 P3.2 K 18dB EXPANDED MARK OFF OCT 10 2009 17 : 20 : 00 1 / 60 SPOT MF 69...
  • Page 73 The following indication is displayed when the 7 Information display REPEAT REC function is turned on. Displays the following information. • Performance of the auto white balance or the • Sufficient capacity to use the REPEAT REC auto black balance (In CAM mode: Page 43) function is available.
  • Page 74 Screen displays (continued) 14 Audio level meter display 21 Focus control information display (In CAM mode: Pages 50, 85) Displays the input level during recording or Displays the focus control information with recording standby, and the level of the audio 99 - 00.
  • Page 75 26 Key lock display (Page 44) ): Fast forward playback Displayed when the operation buttons are (Approximately 15 times the disabled. speed ∗ ) • When the remote control (optional) is (Rewind playback connected to the REMOTE jack of the (Approximately 15 times the speed ∗...
  • Page 76 Screen displays (continued) 32 Safety zone The range is displayed in accordance with the [SAFETY ZONE] (Page 90) setting in [DISPLAY SETUP]. When [4:3] is selected: This displays the positions for 4:3 cropping. When [90%] is selected: This indicates the range (90 %) that can be displayed by an ordinary home-use television.

  • Page 77: Main Warning Displays

    Main warning displays The main warning displays that appear on the LCD monitor screen are listed below. If a warning display is not listed here, check it carefully when it is displayed. ■ CANNOT SET PRE-REC, CANNOT BE USED DUE TO CARD CAPACITY TOO LOW.

  • Page 78: Error Displays

    Screen displays (continued) ■ ■ THE CLIP IS PROTECTED. NO CARD PLEASE CANCEL PROTECTION. No card is inserted. The clip is protected. Cancel the protection. NOW ACCESSING. THE RECORDING IS STOPPED PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD. (OVER THE LIMITATION) Card is currently being accessed. Do not remove The recording will stop.
  • Page 79 ■ SYSTEM ERROR TURN POWER OFF Displayed when an error has occurred in the system. Switch the power off and back on again. • If this error is displayed when accessing the SD Memory Card, such as when deleting a clip, the SD Memory Card may be damaged.

  • Page 80: Selecting The Display Items

    Screen displays (continued) Selecting the display items The following items can be displayed on the LCD monitor screen by setting them in [OTHER DISPLAY] in the [DISPLAY SETUP] setup menu (Page 90). Operation modes Display can be switched on/ Display item off in [OTHER DISPLAY] Time code display Media information display...

  • Page 81: Recording And Output Format Compatibility List

    Recording and output format compatibility list The recording and output formats are selected as shown below in accordance with the settings in the setup menu. ■ SDI input signal and SDI output/HDMI output list SDI input signal and [SDI OUT] HD-SDI OUT terminal recording format HDMI terminal output...

  • Page 82: Setup Menu Structure

    Setup menu structure Recording (REC) mode menu (during SDI input) REC MENU RECORDING SETUP REC FORMAT (Page 86) AUTO REC REPEAT REC MODE TC/UB SETUP TC MODE TIME STAMP (Page 88) MIC ALC SDI REGEN INT SG TC PRESET UB PRESET AV OUT SETUP SDI OUT...

  • Page 83: Playback (Pb) Mode Menu

    Recording (REC) mode menu (continued) AV OUT SETUP SDI OUT (Page 89) HDMI OUT SEL SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE HP MODE DISPLAY SETUP (Page 90) ZEBRA SAFETY ZONE CARD FUNCTIONS CARD FORMAT FOCUS BAR (Page 91) CARD STATUS REC COUNTER OUTPUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER...

  • Page 84: Setup Menu List

    Setup menu list When the [SYSTEM FREQ] (Page 94) setting in [OTHER FUNCTIONS] is changed, the [SYNCRO SCAN] (Page 84), [REC FORMAT] (Page 86) and [HDMI OUT SEL] (Page 89) settings are changed to the factory default. CAMERA SETUP Display Item Description of settings mode...
  • Page 85 CAMERA SETUP (continued) Display Item Description of settings mode GAMMA Selects the gamma curve. HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. LOW: Makes a mellow image using a gamma curve that has a gentle incline in the low-brightness area. The contrast sharpens. SD NORM: This is the normal video setting, continued from the DVX100 series.

  • Page 86: Recording Setup

    Sets when using a camera-recorder that is not manufactured by Panasonic. • For details on whether to select TYPE1 or TYPE2, see “Recording formats and recording marks of Panasonic camera-recorders”. (Page 87) • See the following website for devices that have confirmed compatibility with TYPE3. http://panasonic.biz/sav/autorec_e •...
  • Page 87 If the UB (LTC) or VITC (S-VITC) of the connected camera recorder is set to the frame rate, it will be superimposed on the HD-SDI signal. For details, see the Panasonic camera recorder user’s manual. • If the recording format is 1080i and recording mark type is set to [TYPE1], set [UB MODE] to [FR] (frame...

  • Page 88: Tc/Ub Setup

    Setup menu list (continued) TC/UB SETUP The content selected under [TC/UB SETUP] is set for each mode individually. Display Item Description of settings mode TC MODE SDI/CAM Selects the time code correction mode when the time code of the internal time (Not displayed code generator is recorded.

  • Page 89: Av Out Setup

    AV OUT SETUP Display Item Description of settings mode SDI OUT SDI/CAM Selects the output video format of the SDI OUT terminal. Outputs in the recording format. DOWNCON: Outputs in the down-converted format. OFF: Does not output video from the SDI OUT terminal. (HDMI output mode) HDMI OUT SEL SDI/CAM Sets the output video format of the HDMI OUT terminal.

  • Page 90: Display Setup

    Setup menu list (continued) DISPLAY SETUP Display Item Description of settings mode ZEBRA Sets the level of the zebra pattern that is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. OFF, 105%, 100%, 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, 60%, 55%, 50% SAFETY ZONE Sets the display method for the safety zone.

  • Page 91: Card Functions

    CARD FUNCTIONS Display Item Description of settings mode CARD SDI/CAM Formats the SD Memory Card. FORMAT YES NO CARD STATUS SDI/CAM Displays the SD Memory Card status. YES NO CLIP Displays information about the selected clip. PROPERTY YES NO META DATA Display Item Description of settings...

  • Page 92: Play Setup

    Shooting date DATE & TIME: Shooting date and time DATE FORMAT PB Selects the format of the clip’s date display that is displayed when [DATA DISPLAY] → [DATE] is selected. (AG-MDR15P) (AG-MDR15E) Y-M-D: year/month/day Y-M-D: year/month/day M-D-Y: month/day/year M-D-Y: month/day/year...

  • Page 93: Operation

    OPERATION Display Item Description of settings mode DELETE Deletes clips. ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips. SELECT: Deletes only the selected clips. Press the [SHIFT/EXEC] button and then select [YES] to execute the deletion. Returns to the previous screen. • Clips for which protection is set in [CLIP PROTECT] cannot be deleted. INDEX Adds or deletes a clip index.
  • Page 94 Card is not inserted, when the portable recorder is in PB mode or PC mode, or when the AC adapter is connected. SYSTEM FREQ SDI/CAM Switches the system frequency. (AG-MDR15P) 59.9Hz: Sets the system frequency to 59.94 Hz. 50Hz: Sets the system frequency to 50 Hz.
  • Page 95 OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) Display Item Description of settings mode SYSTEM INFO SDI/CAM Displays the version of the portable recorder system. MENU INIT SDI/CAM Returns the menu settings to the factory default settings. • Even when the setup menus have been initialized, [TIME ZONE] will not revert to its factory default setting.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power supply • There’s no power. Make sure the AC adapter is connected properly. Check the connections again. • Power goes off for no The portable recorder automatically turns off when it has been left apparent reason. in the shooting pause mode for more than 5 minutes. Check [POWER SAVE] in the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] setup menu.
  • Page 97 Recording • Cannot record even Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card in the “LOCK” through the SD Memory position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the Card is inserted correctly. “LOCK” position. •...
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting (continued) PC connection • Computer does not Check the operating environment. • recognize the recorder Is the recorder’s operating mode setting correct? The recorder will when USB connection cable not be recognized when in REC mode or PB mode. Please set the is connected.
  • Page 99 The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession. Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession in circumstances such as those detailed below. ■ Mixture of different recording formats Recording mode = PH mode Playback format = 1080/60i(30P) or 1080/50i(25P) Recording format...

  • Page 100: Updating The Portable Recorder

    Updating the portable recorder For details on updating the portable recorder, see the support page of the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Maintenance Inspections For your safety, it is recommended that maintenance inspections are carried out on an annual basis. Cleaning When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.

  • Page 101: Recording Format List

    Recording format list ■ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] Frame rate Recording mode (CAM mode only) (CAM mode only) 1080/30P 1080/24P 1080/60i 1080/60i (over 60i) (Native recording) 720/30P 720/24P 720/60P 720/60P (over 60P) (Native recording) 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/60i...

  • Page 102: How To Handle Data Recorded On Sd Memory Card

    SD Memory Card, be sure to use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer. The AVCCAM Viewer can be downloaded from our support desk at the following website. For the operating environment of AVCCAM Viewer, visit also the website below. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ■ Concerning the handling of the recorder’s metadata A special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD format is employed for the metadata which is supported by this recorder.

  • Page 103: Specifications

    Specifications 1080/25P (over 50i) ∗ [General specifications] 720/50P Supply voltage DC 7.3 V 720/25P (over 50P) ∗ Current consumption HA mode: When only SDI recording is used: 0.9 A 1080/50i When the special optional camera head HG mode: 1080/50i (AG-MDC10G) is connected for recording: 1.7 A HE mode: indicates safety information.
  • Page 104 Specifications (continued) [Audio specifications] Compression method Recording/playback: Dolby Digital/2 ch Sampling frequency 48 kHz Encoding 16-bit Compressed bit-rate PH mode: 2 ch 384 kbps HA/HG/HE mode: 2 ch 256 kbps [Audio input and output] HDMI 2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital) [Monitor, microphone, speaker] External microphone input -70 dBV (microphone sensitivity...

  • Page 105: Index

    Index ABB (Auto Black Balance) ……………………… 43 Playback AC adapter ………………………………… 20, 23 Clip playback ………………………………… 58 AG-MDC10G camera head ………… 9, 12, 26, 35 Playback format …………………………… 61 Aperture …………………………………………… 50 Fast forward/rewind playback ……………… 67 Auto focus ………………………………………… 44 Next/previous clip ……………………………...
  • Page 106 Index (continued) USER button ……………………………………… 39 INH …………………………………………… 39 REC CHECK ………………………………… 39 SPOTLIGHT ………………………………… 39 BACKLIGHT ………………………………… 39 ATW LOCK ………………………………… 39 LCD DTL …………………………………… 40 LCD REVERSE ……………………………… 40 INDEX ………………………………………… 40 SHOT MARK ………………………………… 40 LAST CLIP …………………………………… 40 COUNTER ……………………………………...
  • Page 107 For Europe Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
  • Page 108 Panasonic System Networks Company of America Three Panasonic Way 2H-4, Secaucus, NJ 07094, U.S.A. Tel: 800-528-6747 Panasonic System Networks Company of Europe a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Strasse 43, D-65203 Wiesbaden, Germany Tel: +49-611-235-0...

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