Panasonic ag-af100a operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

Vol.1

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-AF100P

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Note that Operation Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file) contained in the supplied CD-ROM.

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

SS1210AT0 -FJ Printed in Japan

ENGLISH

VQT3M18 (E)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Read this first!

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, • do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock • hazard, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment.

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards or accessories (coin battery, microphone holder screws, microphone holder adaptor, cable clamper, screws for cable clamper, INPUT terminal covers, major hook) out of the reach of babies and small children.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while the conversion lens or another accessory is attached. Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury.

CAUTION:

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains, disconnect the power cord plug from the AC receptacle.

indicates safety information.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated.

Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it • in fire. Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F).• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat • such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For Battery Pack

Use specified charger.• Replace only with same or specified type.•

For Battery of Remote Controller

Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.• Do not recharge the battery.•

CAUTION:

This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 110-240 V AC. Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A. and Canada. Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

CAUTION:

Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached. When the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user. To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION:

Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time. When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod.

indicates safety information.

FCC NOTICE (USA)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AG-AF100P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ

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. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any

unauthorized modifications.

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CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.• The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate this device.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IMPORTANT

“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Camera-Recorder

The rating plate is on the underside of the viewfinder.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use.

Batteries that may be used with this product (Correct as of December 2010) ■

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Panasonic VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 batteries may be used with this product. The VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 batteries contain a function to enable verification as to whether they

may be safely used with this product.

Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)

Thank you for using a Panasonic 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. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to • verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

Volume 1 (This Book)

Read this first! ................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........4

Recommendation for Use of Genuine

Panasonic Battery

(Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 5

Outline of operations .....................................8

Please read before use ..................................9

Lenses compatible with this camera ................. 9

Lens attachment and detachment ................... 10

SD Memory Cards compatible with this product

Operating precautions ................................. 14

(

SD speed class 4) ........................ 13

(

SD speed class 6) ........................ 13

... 12

Before use

Precaution for use ........................................ 16

Accessories ..................................................19

Optional accessories ...................................19

Description of parts

Description of parts ......................................20

Left side ........................................................... 20

Right side and rear side .................................. 21

Left side and front side .................................... 22

Remote control ................................................ 23

Preparation

Recharging the battery ................................23

Recharging ...................................................... 23

Power sources .............................................. 25

Using the battery .............................................25

Using the AC adaptor ...................................... 25

Adjusting the hand strap ............................. 26

Attaching/detaching the handle .................. 26

Attaching/detaching the grip ....................... 26

The remote control ....................................... 27

Insert the battery ............................................. 27

Remote control usable range ..........................27

Turn on/off the camera .................................27

Tally lamp ...................................................... 28

Viewfinder .....................................................29

Using the viewfinder ........................................ 29

Using the LCD ................................................. 30

Emphasizing outlines ...................................... 30

Adjusting the screen display ............................ 31

Changing backlight brightness ........................32

Setting the calendar ..................................... 33

Shooting

Basic shooting operations ..........................35

Preparing for recording .................................... 35

Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) ...........35

SD Memory Card access lamp ........................ 36

Selecting a slot ............................................... 36

Formatting SD Memory Cards ......................... 36

SD Memory Card recording times ................... 37

Removing SD Memory Card ........................... 38

Protecting SD Memory Cards .......................... 38

Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 38

Basic operations of the camera .................. 39

Manual focusing .............................................39

Using focus assist ........................................... 40

Iris adjustments ...............................................40

Adjusting the gain ............................................ 41

Light intensity adjustments .............................. 41

Adjusting the white balance ............................. 41

Using the setup menus ................................ 44

Using the menus ............................................. 44

Initializing the menu settings ...........................45

Setup menu structure ..................................46

Menu .............................................................. 46

Reference

Specifications ............................................... 48

Volume 2 (CD)

Shooting

Shooting in progressive mode Shooting techniques for different targets Adjusting the shutter speed Switching Audio Input Using scene files Saving scene files and other settings on

SD Memory Cards Clip metadata Using the Counter Charging the built-in battery/

Setting the time code

Playback

Basic playback operations Thumbnail screen Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) Thumbnail operations Useful playback functions

Editing

Connecting external units Nonlinear editing

Displays

Screen displays

Setup menu list

Reference

Before calling for service Updating the firmware incorporated into

the unit Cleaning Storage Precautions How to handle data recorded on

SD Memory Card

Outline of operations

LOCK

This camera-recorder is compatible with the AVCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/ SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards as recording media. The unit enables high-quality picture recording of close to broadcasting standard, as well as highly creative video production.

Television/Video device/Monitor

HDMI cable

Video cable

BNC cable (HD SDI)

SD/SDHC/SDXC

Memory Card

Recording to and playback from SD/SDHC/

SDXC Memory Cards (Page 35, Page 28 of Vol.2)

SD/SDHC Memory Card

Images can be recorded in HD •

(high definition).

Please see page 73 of Vol.2 for details on the handling of recorded data.

A set number of user files can be •

recorded to and read from the SD Memory Card. (Page 21

of Vol.2

PC mode

(Page 44 of Vol.2)

Computer

)

USB2.0

Send data (files) to your computer

for non-linear editing, etc.

Lens (No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased separately.)

Micro Four Thirds (Page 9) Four Thirds (Page 9)

A separately available mount adaptor (DMWMA1) is necessary

Please read before use

Lenses compatible with this camera

No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased separately. This camera includes a Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds

system lens mount. However, the successful operation of all

standard lenses cannot be guaranteed. Also, some functions such as optical image stabilization (OIS) and auto focus (AF) cannot be used depending on the lens. Panasonic has confirmed the compatibility of the following lenses (as of December 2010). Please use a lens support when using large lenses weighing more than 1kg (2.2 lb). Not using a lens support may result in damage to the lens mount.

* Micro Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus

Imaging Corporation in Japan, USA, the EU, and other countries. (○: Usable,

l: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)

Lens Type

60i/60p/30p/

50i/50p/25p

24p

OnePush

Camera Focus

by Remote

Control

Micro Four Thirds Lens

H-FS014045 (Panasonic)

H-FS045200 (Panasonic)

H-F007014 (Panasonic)

○ ○ ○

H-VS014140 (Panasonic) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

H-H020 (Panasonic)

H-ES045 (Panasonic)

H-F008 (Panasonic)

H-FS014042 (Panasonic)

- - ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○

Four Thirds Lens (a mount adaptor (DMW-MA1), available separately, is necessary when using a Four Thirds lens)

L-ES014050 (Panasonic)

L-RS014050 (Panasonic)

L-RS014150 (Panasonic)

L-X025 (Panasonic)

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD (OLYMPUS)

- - - ○ -

- - l

○ l

*1 Tracking becomes extremely slow in slow shutter mode. *2 Sounds from focus and iris operation may be recorded. *3 Tracking performance is inferior compared to H-VS014140 (lens for movie recording, Micro Four

Thirds mount). *4 AF tracking becomes slow in 24p mode. *5 Limitations apply to the simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS.

Note: use of H-VS014140 (lens for movie recording, Micro Four Thirds mount) is assumed throughout this operating instructions document.

For the latest information regarding supported lenses, please refer to Panasonic catalogs/web site etc. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Precaution for use (continued)

Lens attachment and detachment

Check that the power switch is set to OFF.•

■

Attaching a lens to the camera

Turn the lens rear cap and body cap in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove.

Lens detachment button

Body cap

Lens rear cap

Do not insert fingers into the mount.•

Line up the lens attachment marks (red) on the camera and lens, and then turn the lens in the

direction indicated by the arrows until it audibly clicks into place.

Do not press the lens detachment button while attaching • the lens. Damage may occur to the lens attachment if the lens is • not at right angles to the camera during attachment. Ensure that the lens is attached properly.•

Remove lens cap.

Remove lens cap prior to recording.•

Detaching a lens from the camera ■

Attach the lens cap.

While pressing the lens detachment button, turn the

lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it stops, and detach.

Attach the body cap.

Ensure that the body cap is attached to prevent dust or • dirt from entering the camera. To prevent damage to the lens connection, be sure to • attach the lens rear cap.

When using lenses other than those conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard, • see the LENS CHECK item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of MENU settings. Change lenses in a place that is relatively free of dust and dirt.• When the power switch is [OFF] or when carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to prevent damage • to the surface of the lens. Be careful not to misplace the body cap, lens cap, or lens rear cap.•

Enabling Image Stabilization

■

Image Stabilization can be enabled with lenses equipped with OIS.

Lens detachment button

Set the OIS switch of the lens to [ON]

Setting the OIS switch to [OFF] is recommended when using a tripod.

Use the OIS switch on the camera if a lens has an Image Stabilization function but does not have an • OIS switch. If the lens has an OIS switch, the OIS switch on the camera is disabled.

Please read before use (continued)

SD Memory Cards compatible with this product

Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in the PH mode or HA mode. Speed class 6 or above is required when using the VFR function. It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, or SDXC memory cards. (As of December, 2010)

Card type Recording capacity Recording/playback

SD Memory

Card

SDHC Memory

Card

SDXC Memory

Card

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB 128 MB 256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB

16 GB

32 GB

48 GB

64 GB

Cannot be used.

Successful operation cannot be guaranteed. Recording may be suddenly terminated with certain SD Memory Cards.

Can be used.

Saving/reading of scene files and

user files, reading of metadata

Can be used.

Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these • operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ This camera supports FAT12 & FAT16 formatted SD memory cards, FAT32 formatted SDHC memory • cards, and exFAT formatted SDXC memory cards that are compliant with the SD standard. 4 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDHC logo and 48 GB (or greater) memory cards without • the SDXC logo are not based on the SD standard. Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting memory cards on computers • or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may cause cards to become incompatible with this product. (Page 36) (Use this product to reformat any cards that have already been formatted on computers, etc.) MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product.•

(Continued on the next page)

(SD speed class 4)

This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SDcompatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards. When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 4 and above.

(SD speed class 6)

This refers to a class 6 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SDcompatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards. When the use of an SD speed class 6 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 6 and above.

Cautions for usage

Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on the • reverse of the card.

Do not leave the card in the following places:• – In direct sunlight or in places of high humidity, e.g. close to heating equipment – In highly humid or dusty locations – In locations with high variations in temperature (condensation may appear on card) – In places subject to static electricity or electromagnetic waves

Store cards in bags or cases after use.•

Operating precautions

Do not allow any water to get into the camerarecorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach.

Failure to heed this caution will cause the • camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage).

Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields.

Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a • TV set may cause distortion in the images and/ or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits. The powerful magnetic fields generated by • speakers or large motors may damage your recordings or distort the images. The electromagnetic waves emitted from a • microcomputer will adversely affect the camerarecorder, causing the images and/or sound to be distorted. If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by • products that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly, turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adaptor. After this, turn the camera-recorder back on.

Do not use the camera-recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage equipment.

Using the camera-recorder near a radio • transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound.

Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the camera-recorder when using it at the beach and other similar places.

Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder • or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing a card.)

AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery

If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even • when the battery temperature is normal, there may be something wrong with the battery or AC adaptor (battery charger). Contact your dealer. The battery takes longer to charge when it is • warm. The AC adaptor (battery charger) can interfere • with radio reception so keep radios at least 1

meter away from it. The AC adaptor (battery charger) may make • some noise when you are using it, but this is normal.

Take precautions not to drop the camera when moving it.

Strong impacts may damage the camera and • cause it to stop working. Handle the camera with care, using the hand • strap or shoulder strap to carry it.

Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or other volatile substances.

These can warp the camera or cause the finish • to come off. Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with • rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time.

After use, remove the battery and disconnect the AC power supply cord.

Battery characteristics

This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. If you use this camera at locations with extremely low temperatures, its operating time will be reduced. Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery where it is very hot and you will have to wait before you can use it again.

Remove the battery after use.

Completely remove the battery. (The battery continues to be used even if you have turned the camera off.) The battery can over discharge if you leave it in the camera and it may become impossible to recharge it.

Disposing of spent batteries

The battery will become unchargeable. Rather than throwing the battery into the garbage, take it to a store that can assist in recycling it. Do not remove the battery when the POWER switch is ON. Disconnect the power supply after turning OFF the POWER switch and making sure the mode lamp is completely OFF.

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 available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data on their memory cards.

Liquid crystal displays

Images or letters can get burned onto the screen • of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours. The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with •

99.99% of the pixels effective. This leaves less than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may remain on all the time. These phenomena are normal and will have no effect on the images you shoot. Condensation may form if you use the camera • where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth. The LCD may appear dim after immediately • turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the camera warms up.

Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun.

Doing so may damage the parts inside.

Protective caps for the connectors

Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that are not being used.

Precaution for use

Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.

When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the • sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.

Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.

These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a • recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 33)

Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.

In the unlikely event that content that was not recorded due to a fault related to this camera or SD/SDHC/• SDXC memory card during use, please understand that no compensation can be provided.

Respect copyrights

Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than • your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even if it is intended for private use.

Caution regarding laser beams

Lenses may suffer damage if it is struck by a laser beam. Ensure that laser beams do not strike the lens • when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.

Media that can be used in this unit

SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be used. See page 12 for details.•

Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod

The tripod mounting hole supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC screws. Please use this in according to • the fixing screw on the tripod. The depth of the tripod mounting hole is 5.5mm. Avoid applying excessive force to the tripod screws • when mounting the camera onto a tripod.

Attach the tripod to the tripod hole on the bottom side.

Before use

18Precaution for use (continued)

About this manual

Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the • actual camera-recorder.

References

References are shown as (Page 00).•

SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are noted as SD memory cards.•

The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks ● 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. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition ● Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica ● Microsystems IR GmbH. DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica ● Camera AG. Microsoft ●

, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Screenshots are used in accordance with ● Microsoft Corporation guidelines. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of ● International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel ●

is a registered trademark or a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Apple ●

, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other model names, company names, and ● product names listed in these operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent ● Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed below.

– To encode video in compliance with the AVC

standard (“AVC Video”)

– To decode AVC Video that was encoded by

a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity

– To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a

video provider licensed to provide AVC Video

•Additionalinformationmaybeobtainedfrom

MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).

– Separate license contracts must be obtained from

MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for commercial purposes. “End user” refers to persons or organizations handling such contents for personal use.

What is AVCHD?

AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video. Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital or

linear PCM.

Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded video

SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible ● equipment. Ensure that all equipment is SDHC/SDXC-compatible when using card ● with other devices.

Compatibility of recorded video

Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see ● your product’s operating instructions. Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible (non-AVCHD-compatible) equipment. ● Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD-compatible equipment. Please use this product ● for playback in such instances.

Before use

Accessories

Battery AC Adaptor

Eye cup (Page 29)

Cable clamper (Page 41 of Vol.2)

Bodycap

(Battery charger)

Microphone holder (Page 41 of Vol.2)

Screws for cable clamper Length 4-mm (M2) (1) (Page 41 of Vol.2)

Handle Grip

AC power supply cords/ DC cord

Microphone holder screws M4) (Page 41 of Vol.2) Length 6-mm (M4) (2)

Length 12-mm (M4) (2)

CD-ROM

The following accessories are attached to the unit.

Wireless remote control and battery (CR2025) (Page 27)

Microphone holder adaptor (Page 41 of Vol.2)

INPUT 1/2 terminal cover (2)

Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories.•

Optional accessories

XLR microphone•

AG-MC200G

Battery•

VW-VBG6 (7.2 V, 5800 mAh (typ.))

Description of parts

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

MEGA

OFF

O.I.S.

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

A PRST

L M H

A M

∞

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

A PRST

L M H

A M

∞

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

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Left side

1 POWER switch (Page 27)

2 MODE button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

3 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 6 of Vol.2)

4 Viewfinder (Page 29)

5 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 29)

6 Built-in speaker (Page 40 of Vol.2)

7 START/STOP2 button (Page 35)

8 MENU button (Page 44)

9 EXEC button (Page 35 of Vol.2)

10 OPERATION lever

11 AUDIO MON/ADV button

(Pages 12 and 40 of Vol.2)

12 LCD monitor (Page 30, Page 45 of Vol.2)

13 Built-in microphone (Page 17 of Vol.2)

14 Light shoe

15 Major hook

16 ND dial (Page 41)

17 IRIS dial (Page 40)

18 IRIS button (Page 40)

19 GAIN switch (Page 41)

20 WHITE BAL switch (Page 41)

21 USER1 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

22 USER2 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

23 FUNCTION knob (Page 10 of Vol.2)

24 FOCUS switch (Page 39)

25 PUSH AUTO button (Page 39)

26 AUDIO LEVEL dial (CH1, CH2)

(Page 18 of Vol.2)

27 Mode lamp (Page 27)

8 7

4 3

11 12 13 14

19 20

21 22

23 24 25 26

Right side and rear side

of parts

Description

1 Handle (Page 26)

2 Handle attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)

3 USER3 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

4 START/STOP1 button (Page 35)

5 Grip attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)

6 Grip (Page 26)

7 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR3 pin)

(Page 17 of Vol.2)

8 INPUT 1/2 (audio input switching) switch

(Page 17 of Vol.2)

9 Microphone holder attachment (x2)

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

10 SD memory card slot and SD memory card

access lamp (Pages 36 and 38)

11 SLOT SELECT button

(Page 36, Page 31 of Vol.2)

12 DIAL SELECT button (Page 14 of Vol.2)

13 SHUTR/F.RATE dial (Page 14 of Vol.2)

14 Remote control sensor (rear) (Page 27)

15 Tally lamp (rear) (Page 28)

16 Battery compartment (Page 25)

17 Battery release button (Page 25)

18 Card slot cover and OPEN lever (Page 38)

19 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal

(Page 42 of Vol.2)

20 VIDEO OUT terminal

(Page 42 of Vol.2)

21 USB terminal

(Page 42 of Vol.2)

22 HDMI OUT terminal

(Page 42 of Vol.2)

23 INDEX REMOTE jack (2.5mm stereo mini

jack)

24 CAM REMOTE jack *

FOCUS/IRIS (3.5mm mini jack) S/S (2.5mm mini jack)

You can connect a remote control unit (optional)

to control the FOCUS and IRIS (aperture), as well as REC start / stop operation.

* Do not connect any equipment except the remote

control to the CAM REMOTE jack. Connecting any equipment other than the remote control may cause the image brightness to change and/or the images to appear out of focus.

25 Headphone jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack)

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

26 SDI OUT terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2)

27 Body cap (Page 10)

Description of parts (continued)

BARS

EVF DTL

CH1 SEL

INT(L

)

ON OFFONOFF

INPUT1

AUDIO

MIC POWER +48V

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2 SEL

WFM

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

ZEBRA OIS

10 11

2 3

4 5

7 8

Left side and front side

1 BARS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

2 ZEBRA button (Page 5 of Vol.2)

3 OIS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

4 EVF DTL button (Page 30)

5 WFM button (Page 12 of Vol.2)

6 COUNTER – RESET/TC SET button

(Page 24 of Vol.2)

7 CH1/CH2 SELECT switch (Page 17 of Vol.2)

8 INPUT 1/2 switch (MIC POWER +48V)

(Page 17 of Vol.2)

9 Tripod hole (bottom side) (Page 16)

10 Lens detachment button (Page 11)

11 AWB button (Page 41)

12 White balance sensor (Page 43)

13 Remote control sensor (front) (Page 27)

14 Tally lamp (front) (Page 28)

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/ TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

ENTER

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

6 8

1 2

5 7

10 12

Remote control

To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON. The default setting for this item is OFF. (Page 62 of Vol.2)

The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on this camera-recorder.

• button

Remote control usable range (Page 27)

1 EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 40 of Vol.2)

2 DATE/TIME button (Page 40 of Vol.2)

3 START/STOP button

Same function as the START/STOP button on

the camera.

4 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)

5 PLAY button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

6 SEARCH buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2)

7 PAUSE button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

8 STILL ADV buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)

9 STOP button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

10 SKIP buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2)

11 OPERATION buttons

Same function as the Operation lever on the

camera.

12 MENU button

Same function as the MENU button on the

camera.

13 PHOTO SHOT button (Page 13 of Vol.2)

Same function as the CAPTURE feature

assigned to a USER SW function on the camera.

of parts

Preparation Description

Recharging the battery

Recharging

The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery before use. It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.

Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Disconnect the DC cord. (Battery cannot be charged if DC cord is connected.)

Insert until fully in place.

Insert the battery.

Charging lamp [CHARGE]

Align the battery with the

mark and insert fully.

Description of parts (continued)

Charging lamp ■

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete Flashing: See below

If charging lamp is flashing

■

Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other substances attached to the connectors on the battery or AC adaptor, and ensure that the adaptor has been connected correctly.

If there is dirt or dust on the connectors, • disconnect the power plug from the socket before cleaning. If the charging lamp continues to flash, there • may be a fault with the battery or the AC adaptor. Please consult with the place of purchase.

Charging time and available recording time

■

(Approx.)

Battery

model

CGA-E/625

(included)

VW-VBG6

(optional)

The figures in the table above are guidelines • for use in normal temperature conditions (temperature 25 °C (77 °F), humidity 60%). Charging may take longer in higher or lower temperatures. Charging may take longer if the battery has not • been in use for a long period of time. Given here are the approximate continuous • recording times when recording using the viewfinder with no connections to any external devices and with the LCD monitor closed. Available recording time may vary according to • usage conditions. Charging times are based on charging batteries • from an empty state.

Remaining battery capacity displays

■

When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, the remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes.

Time remaining will be displayed after a brief

90min

Voltage/ capacity

7.2 V/

5800 mAh

(typ.)

5400 mAh

(min.)

7.2 V/

5800 mAh

(typ.)

Charging

time

Approx.

350

minutes

Approx.

350

minutes

Maximum

continuous

recording time

230 minutes

Approx.

pause.

The battery display will change •

→ → → →

as battery capacity decreases. will be displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are remaining, and is empty. Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed • correctly when using in high or low temperatures, or when the battery has not been used for a long period of time. To ensure that remaining battery capacity is displayed correctly, use the battery completely from a fully-charged state, and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the battery has been used for long periods in high or low temperatures, or if the battery has been recharged a large number of times.) The remaining battery capacity display is a • guideline and may change according to usage conditions. The remaining battery capacity display will • momentarily disappear when switching between modes, when conducting REC CHECK operations or when changing the LCD brightness since the capacity is recalculated at these times. Not displayed when using AC adaptor.•

Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and • hairpins) away from the battery. Short-circuiting may occur across the terminals, causing the battery to heat up, and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state.

The battery becomes hot while it is being used • or charged. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use. The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly • start and stop recording. The battery takes longer to charge when it is • warm. The AC adaptor can interfere with radio • reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it. The AC adaptor may make some noise when • you are using it, but this is normal. Battery cannot be recharged when the DC • cord is connected to the AC adaptor.

will flash when the battery

Power sources

MODE

CAM

CH2

LEVEL

Using the battery

Installation

Insert the battery until it clicks into place.

Removal

Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check

that the mode lamp is off.

Using the AC adaptor

Installation

Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor.

Plug the AC power supply cord into the

power outlet.

Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until

it clicks into place.

Remove the battery while pressing the

battery release button.

Support the battery with your hand to ensure • that it will not fall.

Battery release button

Mode lamp

Removal

Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check

that the mode lamp is off.

Remove the DC cord’s battery connector

while pressing the battery release button.

Disconnect the AC power supply cord from

the power outlet.

Preparation

Battery cannot be recharged when the DC • cord is connected to the AC adaptor. Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the • power outlet when the unit is not going to be used.

CAUTION:

This apparatus can be operated at a • voltage in the range of 110 – 240 V AC.

DC cord’s battery connector

Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A. and Canada. Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.

Adjusting the hand strap

Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.

Open the cover and adjust the length.

Close the cover.

Make sure the cover is fully closed.•

Attaching/detaching the handle

Detaching the handle

Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove

the two screws.

Slide in the direction of the arrow.

The handle will detach.

Attaching the handle

Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to attach the handle.

Ensure both screws are firmly fixed in place. • When holding the handle, make sure the screws • are not loose.

Attaching/detaching the grip

Detaching the grip

Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove

the two screws.

Slide in the direction of the arrow.

The grip will detach.

Attaching the grip

Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to attach the grip.

When attaching, ensure both screws are firmly • fixed in place.

Screws

Preparation

The remote control

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

MEGA

OFF

O.I.S.

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

PRST

∞

MODE

POWER

CAM

OFF

Insert the battery

Push the catch in the direction shown by

arrow ① to remove the holder.

Insert the battery with the “+” marked side

facing up.

Return the holder to its original position.

When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace • it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year, depending on the frequency of use.)

If the remote control unit fails to work even when

it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote control sensor, the battery has run out.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.•

Remote control usable range

The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approximately 10° upward,

approximately 15° downward, approximately 15° leftward, or approximately 15° rightward (when the accessory battery is used)

Remote control sensor (Rear)

Remote control sensor (Front)

The remote control is intended for indoor operation. • Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. The remote control is set to OFF in the factory • settings. When using the remote control, set the REMOTE CONTROL item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen to ON. (

Page 62 of Vol.2)

Turn on/off the camera

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Turn on the camera:

The mode lamp (CAM) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera is now in the recording pause mode.

Turn off the camera:

The mode lamp (CAM/PB) goes out.

Energy-saving mode•

According to the settings made in the POWER SAVE item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen in the settings menu, the following will apply if no designated operations* are performed for approximately five minutes while recording is paused (when an SD Memory Card has been inserted).

ON:

The camera recorder turns off automatically.

OFF: Does not switch OFF the camera.

See the setup menus, POWER SAVE (Page 63 of Vol.2) for details.

POWER switch

Mode lamp

Tally lamp

The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording by setting the TALLY LAMP item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 62 of Vol.2) to any setting other than OFF. The tally lamp will flash in any of the following circumstances.

Receiving remote control operation • (flashes 8 times per second) Recording error has occurred • (flashes 4 times per second) Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second)• Available SD Memory Card capacity is low • (flashes 4 times per second) Remaining battery capacity is low • (flashes once per second) Remaining memory of the SD Memory Card is • low (flashes once per second)

Tally lamp

Preparation

Viewfinder

This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions.

The brightness and hue may differ between the • images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor.

Using the viewfinder

Set the POWER switch to ON and check that

images appear in the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the

screen is positioned where it is easiest to see.

You can move the viewfinder out to about • 90° perpendicular to the camera.

Adjust the diopter adjustment dial so

that you can see the characters on the viewfinder screen clearly.

Diopter adjustment dial

Eye cup

Fitting the eye cup

Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting them together.

Turning the eye cup after attaching it may • cause the eye cup holder to come off. If the eyecup holder does come off, see “Cleaning the Viewfinder” (Page 71 of Vol.2) for details on how to refit it.

Eye cup holder

Eye cup

Projections

The pixels of the LCD monitor are controlled • to obtain high precision with 99.99 % of the effective pixels. This leaves less than 0.01 % of pixels that may not light or may remain on all the time. These phenomena are normal and will have no effect on the images you shoot. Screen burn-in may occur in the LCD monitor. • However, this is not a defect.

Do not allow the eyepiece of the viewfinder to remain in direct contact with sunlight or other strong light sources.

Internal components may be damaged and fire • may be caused if light accumulates through the lens. When the LCD monitor is open, the viewfinder • may not display anything. Close the LCD monitor.

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

MEGA

OFF

O.I.S.

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

+–

AUDIO MON

BARS

EVF DTL

CH1 SEL

INT(L

)

ON OFFONOFF

INPUT1

AUDIO

MIC POWER +48V

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2 SEL

WFM

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

ZEBRA OIS

EXEC

A PRST

A M

∞

BARS

EVF DTL

CH1 SEL

INT(L

)

ON OFFONOFF

INPUT1

AUDIO

MIC POWER +48V

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2 SEL

WFM

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

ZEBRA OIS

Viewfinder (continued)

Using the LCD

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 27)

Open the LCD monitor.

The monitor opens to an angle of 90 • degrees. The camera may be damaged by attempting to open it further than this.

Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest

to see.

The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the • lens and 90° toward you.

Do not apply unnecessary force to the • open LCD. This can damage the camera.

Emphasizing outlines

Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to focus. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you shoot.

In CAM mode, press EVF DTL button.

“EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for about 2 seconds.

EVF DTL button

Press EVF DTL button again to return to the original display. “EVF DTL OFF” appears on the screen for about 2 seconds.

Ensure the LCD is fully closed.• Operation status displays during self-portrait • recording No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.)

: Recording in progress, during transition

to the recording pause mode

: Recording paused (recording standby)

: Warning display

Preparation

32Viewfinder (continued)

Adjusting the screen display

Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 27)

Press the MENU button.

For menu operation (Page 44)• Operations may also be performed • using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see “Description of parts (Remote control)”. (Page 23)

Viewfinder adjustments

Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

LCD monitor adjustments

Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Adjust the selected item by tilting the

Operation lever in the

Press MENU button to exit the menus.

The viewfinder display can be in color or black • and white. (See the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen, EVF COLOR.) The resolution is the same for both of them.

directions.

Select the desired item by tilting the

Operation lever in the push the Operation lever.

directions, and

Changing backlight brightness

The brightness of the LCD monitor backlight can be adjusted between five different settings.

Select LCD BACKLIGHT from the setup

menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Select and set a value in the range of +1 to

-3.

The greater the value the brighter the screen.

This setting will remain saved even if the • camera’s power is switched off.

Preparation

Setting the calendar

The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set TIME ZONE and CLOCK SET. This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17:20 on December 25, 2010.

Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

(Page 27)

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44)• Operations may also be performed • using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see “Description of parts (Remote control)”. (Page 23)

Select the TIME ZONE item on the settings

menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt lever in direction).

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction and

select YES in the CLOCK SET item on the settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

and set to DEC.

Tilt the Operation lever to the

to change to the next item, and set to 25 by tilting in the

directions.

direction

Pushing the Operation lever twice brings up

the setting screen. Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions to set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time, and push the Operation lever again.

Factory default setting is +00:00.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining

items.

The date can be set to any date between • January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2039. For any date after December 31, 2039, “- -” • will appear on screen. Time is displayed in 24-hour format.•

Setting the calendar (continued)

When settings are complete, push

the Operation lever, select YES on the confirmation screen, and push the Operation lever again.

The clock can vary in accuracy so check that • the time is correct before shooting. When using the camera overseas, do not • set the CLOCK SET option to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE. (Page 63 of Vol.2)

Basic shooting operations

Preparing for recording

Turn the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 27)

Make sure the mode lamp is lit up. •

Lift the viewfinder up, and slide the card slot

cover OPEN lever right to open.

Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the

card slot.

Close the SD Memory Card slot cover.

Ensure that the cover firmly clicks into place.•

Insert the

connector part in the direction shown here, and push until the card clicks firmly into place.

Do not perform any of the following operations • while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing.

Performing these operations may damage the

SD Memory Card or its contents, or cause the camera to fail to operate correctly.

Opening the card door and removing the SD ā Memory Card Switching off the power ā Connecting or disconnecting the USB ā connection cable

Shaking or striking the camera ā Always format SD Memory Cards that have • been used in other devices when first using them with this camera. (Page 36) If “CHECK CARD” is displayed on the • viewfinder or the LCD monitor, please remove the SD Memory Card and insert it again.

The images shot from when shooting starts • until it is stopped are recorded as one clip. When recording is paused after a short period, • a small amount of time may be required after pressing the START/STOP button to stop recording before writing to the SD Memory Card is terminated.

This means that operations cannot be

accepted if the START/STOP button is pressed immediately. The camera will read information from the SD • Memory Card immediately after the card is inserted. Press the START/STOP button to begin recording after PAUSE is displayed in the operation status display. (Page 47 of Vol.2) The camera’s factory default setting is PH • mode 1080/60i recording. (To view current setting status: Page 6 of Vol.2) The upper limit for the number of clips which • can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card is 900. (However, this number may exceed 900 clips at times such as when shooting immediately after the POWER switch has been set to ON.)

Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)

When recording is paused, the REC CHECK function can be used to review the video and audio recorded 2 seconds immediately prior. You can assign the REC CHECK function to USER switch 1/2/3 via the menu.

The REC CHECK images are also recorded • when a device is connected to the camera and backup images have been recorded. The REC CHECK function does not work when • PC has been selected as the operation mode. This function does not work if the REC format is • changed, if the camera is set to the CAM mode after having been switched to the PB mode, if the SD memory card slot cover is opened, or if the slot is switched after shooting.

PreparationShooting

Basic shooting operations (continued)

SD Memory Card access lamp

CAM mode/PB mode Illuminated orange: Reading/writing possible Flashing orange (fast): Verifying card/inspecting

card for possible defects

Flashing orange (slow): Accessing card Flashing green (slow): Card write-protected/

no space left on card

Illuminated green: Card not selected for

recording

Off: No card inserted/unformatted or incompatible

card inserted

When the USB is connected Flashing orange: Accessing card Off: A status other than access underway.

SD Memory Card access lamp

Formatting SD Memory Cards

Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

(Page 27)

Press the MENU button.

 SelectCARDFUNCTIONS→CARD

FORMAT from the menu, and then push the OPERATION lever to confirm.

Select the slot number of the card to format • when the following screen is displayed. Select NO if you do not wish to format the card. Press the MENU button to close the menu display.•

Select YES on the conformation screen.

The SD Memory Card will be formatted.•

Selecting a slot

Of the two SD memory card slots, the slot to be used for recording can be switched.

Press the SLOT SELECT button while

recording is paused.

The access lamp of the slot for recording lights up orange.

This function works when a recordable SD • card is inserted in both slots. The slot cannot be switched during recording.•

Press the MENU button to finish.

When an SD Memory Card is formatted, all • data including video data and still images recorded on the card will be erased and will not be restorable. Save all important data to your computer.

Shooting

SD Memory Card recording times

Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic

SD Memory Card

capacity

512 MB Approx. 2 min Approx. 3 min Approx. 10 min

1 GB Approx. 5 min Approx. 7 min Approx. 21 min 2 GB Approx. 10 min Approx. 15 min Approx. 45 min 4 GB Approx. 21 min Approx. 30 min Approx. 90 min 6 GB Approx. 33 min Approx. 45 min Approx. 135 min

8 GB Approx. 45 min Approx. 60 min Approx. 180 min 12 GB Approx. 65 min Approx. 90 min Approx. 270 min 16 GB Approx. 90 min Approx. 120 min Approx. 360 min 32 GB Approx. 180 min Approx. 240 min Approx. 720 min 48 GB Approx. 270 min Approx. 360 min Approx. 1080 min 64 GB Approx. 360 min Approx. 480 min Approx. 1440 min

Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode.

1920 × 1080 pixels or 1280 ×

(Highest quality mode*3/

720 pixels)

Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.

Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 2 or above when recording in HG mode or HE mode.

Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.

This is the highest quality mode of this camera.

This camera uses the VBR recording system. “VBR” stands for Variable Bit Rate, and it refers to a system in • which the bit rate (volume of data per given time period) varies automatically depending on the subject which is being shot. This means that the recording times will be shorter when fast-moving subjects have been recorded. Times displayed include time needed for processing, etc. – actual available recording times will be • slightly shorter. The camera is capable of continuous recording for a maximum of 12 hours.• Recording can be restarted even if it was paused due to shortage of space. • Even for the same card, the recording time differs depending on conditions such as the recording format • and recorded images. Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback screen under the following shooting conditions:•

When there are complex patterns in the background ā When the camera is moved in large motions or when it is moved very quickly ā

When a fast-moving subject has been recorded (and especially when HE has been set as the recording mode) ā When an SD memory card is formatted, the entire data including still images recorded on the card is • erased and cannot be restored. Save any valuable data on your personal computer before formatting. Please use an SD memory card class of SD speed class 6 or above when using the VFR function. • Recording cannot be performed with less than SD speed class 6.

Recording mode

(High quality mode/ 1920 × 1080 pixels)

(Long duration mode/

1440 × 1080 pixels)

LOCK

Basic shooting operations (continued)

Removing SD Memory Card

Lift the viewfinder up, and slide the card slot

cover OPEN lever right to open.

Ensure that the SD Memory Card access •

lamp is not flashing orange before opening

the cover.

Press the center of the SD Memory Card so

that it pops out slightly, and pull the card straight outwards.

SD Memory Card access lamp

Do not remove the SD Memory Card or switch off • the power in the following circumstances. Doing so may damage your SD Memory Card.

1) While the SD Memory Card access lamp is still flashing orange after an SD Memory Card has been inserted.

2) While the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing such as during recording or during recording finalization.

Protecting SD Memory Cards

Move the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card to the “LOCK” position to prevent recorded contents being accidentally erased from the card.

Write-protect

switch

Repairing SD Memory Cards

Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect the battery or DC cord while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing, as doing so may damage the SD Memory Card. In the event that the SD Memory Card has been removed while the SD Memory Card access lamp was flashing, or that the battery or DC cord has been disconnected during recording or the recording finalization process, a repair verification screen will be displayed the next time the power is switched on in order to allow errors to be repaired.

Select YES to begin repairing. When repairing is complete, “REPAIR FINISHED” will be displayed, and the camera will switch to the recording paused screen. Select NO to switch directly to the recording paused screen without repairing.

Memory cards cannot be repaired with the camera • if NO is selected, but can still be repaired by using the AVCCAM Restorer* contents repair software. An SD Memory Card on which an error occurred • can be repaired by using either the camera that was used for the shooting, or the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software. A repair confirmation message may be displayed • after inserting an SD Memory Card which has no error, but repair will not be performed even when YES or NO is selected. Repair may take up to 20 minutes or so depending • on the places where the errors occurred on the card. Use a battery with an adequate charge or the AC adaptor.• If the repair operation has failed, “SYSTEM • ERROR TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed. In this case, please use the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software. Depending on the status of the data, it may not be possible to restore all data completely. In this case, it will no longer be possible to play back the clips that were recorded before the power was turned off. Clips with a total recording time of less than 10 • seconds may not be able to be repaired. Indexes attached during recording cannot be repaired.•

AVCCAM Restorer is included on the supplied CD-ROM. For details on how to install it, refer to install.txt. For details on how to use it, read the operating instructions (PDF file). The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded from the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Shooting

Basic operations of the camera

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

MEGA

OFF

O.I.S.

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

A PRST

L M H

A M

∞

Manual focusing

Focus ring

FOCUS switchPUSH AUTO

button

Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to

control focusing. A (AUTO):

Auto focus mode

M (MANUAL):

Manual focus mode Turn the focus ring by hand.

The camera first focuses on infinity, then it

switches to manual focus.

The FOCUS switch automatically moves

back to M (MANUAL) after you move it to

Temporarily switching to auto focus

Even if you have switched FOCUS to M (MANUAL) the camera will focus automatically while you press down PUSH AUTO.

Auto focus may not work properly if there is • flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to the ambient light. (Page 14 of Vol.2) If the auto focus mode is set with any format • except 60i, 60P, 50i and 50p, controlling the focus will take slightly longer than in the normal focus mode. Auto focus is not available for some models of • lens. Auto focus is not available when using the VFR • function. The focus position display does not move • linearly.

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

OFF

L M H

A M

∞

Basic operations of the camera (continued)

Using focus assist

Assign FA to any of the USER 1 – 3 buttons

in the menu SW MODE screen.

Press the button assigned FA.

The contours of the image is taken in the red outline. Adjust the focus so that the subject to focus is surrounded by the red outline.

Iris adjustments

IRIS dial

Press the IRIS button to switch how to

adjust the aperture of lens. AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically. MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually.

Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of

lens when in the manual iris mode.

In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can be • corrected using this dial.

Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture • control in the setup menus, SW MODE screen, IRIS DIAL. (Page 54 of Vol.2) Depending on your lens, AUTO IRIS may not • operate. Depending on your lens, the CLOSE function • may not work during the IRIS operation. Depending on your lens, for example if you are • using a mount adaptor, the IRIS dial may not operate. Operate the IRIS ring of the lens. See the display on the iris meter for the status • of the light intensity. For details on the iris meter display, see page 47 of Vol. 2.

IRIS button

Shooting

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

MEGA

OFF

O.I.S.

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

A PRST

L M H

A M

∞

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

MEGA

OFF

O.I.S.

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

A PRST

L M H

A M

∞

Adjusting the gain

When the display is dark, increase the gain to brighten the display.

GAIN switch

Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.

Set here under normal conditions. (The

default value is ISO400/0 dB)

Increase the gain of the image amplifier.

(The default value is ISO800/6 dB.)

Increase the gain of the image amplifier.

(The default value is ISO1600/12 dB.)

You can change the L, M, and H gain values • using the LOW GAIN, MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (Page 54 of Vol.2)

Light intensity adjustments

Use the ND dial to change the ND Filter used (filter to change light intensity).

1: ND filter is not used. 2: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/4. 3: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/16. 4: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64.

ND dial

Adjusting the white balance

In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only will the white be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. You can save adjustments and reselect them by setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. You can also use the preset values. Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.

WHITE BAL switch

AWB button

Basic operations of the camera (continued)

White balance adjustments

Set the shutter speed. (Page 14 of Vol.2)

Place a white pattern in a location with the

same lighting conditions and light source as the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white.

Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the subject can be used instead.

Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.•

Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B

(whichever one you want to save the adjustment in).

Press the AWB button.

Adjustment takes a few seconds. • (The following messages appear on the screen.)

Message during adjustment

AWB Ach ACTIVE

Message after adjustment

AWB Ach OK

An error message appears on the screen • when white balance adjustment is not possible.

Message when adjustment cannot be

done

AWB Ach NG

Using presets

Use this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments.

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

The current white balance value appears.

White balance values 3200 K and 5600 K • are preset in the PRST position. Guide to the preset values P3.2K (3200 K): halogen light P5.6K (5600 K): outdoors

Press the AWB button.

The white balance value switches in the following order: 3200K, 5600K, VARIABLE.

Selecting VARIABLE enables the white • balance to be set to an arbitrary value between

2.4 K and 9.9 K by moving the FUNCTION knob up and down. The VARIABLE white balance value displayed • is not guaranteed to be an absolute value. Please use it as a reference value. The VARIABLE white balance value can be • checked by pressing the AWB button The value of VARIABLE cannot be changed • when the AREA function of the FUNCTION KNOB is operating and a frame is displayed.

White balance cannot be adjusted if the ATW • (Auto Tracking White) function is working. Make the necessary adjustments if one of the • following error messages appears, then try adjusting the white balance again.

Error messages Adjustments

LOW LIGHT

LEVEL OVER

If the messages repeatedly appear even after • trying a number of times, consult your dealer.

Increase light or increase the gain.

Reduce light or decrease the gain.

Shooting

Black balance adjustments

In order to reproduce the black accurately, adjust the zero level of all three RGB primary colors. If the black balance is not adjusted properly, not only will the black be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. It is not normally necessary to adjust the black balance. Adjust it when:

You use the camera for the first time.• You use the camera after not using it for a long • time. The ambient temperature changes greatly.• You change the gain and shutter speed.• You switch to the CAM mode from the PB mode. • You change the SYSTEM FREQ. •

White balance can be adjusted automatically by pressing the AWB button, while black balance can be adjusted by holding the button down. Set the conditions for white balance adjustment before proceeding.

Message during adjustment

ABB ACTIVE

Message after adjustment

ABB END

Black balance can be adjusted by holding • the AWB button down even when the ATW function is in use. You cannot adjust the black balance while you • are shooting. Black balance adjustment takes around 30 • seconds when the shutter speed is 1/8 or less.

Auto Tracking White (ATW)

Using the ATW function enables the recording environment to be automatically analyzed and an optimum white balance to be constantly maintained during recording. You can allocate the ATW feature to one of the positions on the WHITE BAL switch (A, B, or PRST). Allocate it by going to the setup menus, SW MODE screen, ATW. (Page 54 of Vol.2)

White balance sensor

Depending on the environment, there may be • some error in the adjustment. Use the procedure described on the previous • page whenever you need more precise white balance. Do not block the white balance sensor when • using the ATW feature. ATW will not work if you do.

Using the setup menus

PUSH-ENTER

+–

EXEC

Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording.

MENU button

Operation

lever

Using the menus

The menu items indicated in the gray • characters cannot be changed its settings.

When the unit is in other than playback or

recording mode, press the MENU button.

The following is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

CAM mode (Example)

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

to move the yellow cursor to the function you wish to set.

Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the

direction) to display the setting items.

Example:

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

to move the yellow cursor to the item you wish to set.

Example:

Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the

direction) to set the item.

To change values or other parameters, tilt the Operation lever in the item to be set, and then push the OPERATION lever to confirm.

Example:

directions. Select the

PB mode (Example)

Tilt the Operation lever in the • direction to return to the previous menu.

Repeat steps 4 - 5 to change any other

items.

Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen.

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the • or push the OPERATION lever to change the set value and return to the previous menu (in some cases).

Repeat steps 2 - 5 to change any other

settings.

Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen.

direction,

Initializing the menu settings

The menu settings contain both the user file settings and the scene file settings. You can initialize them separately.

To initialize the user file (i.e. all the settings other than the scene file settings)

Select INIT in LOAD/SAVE/INIT of the USER FILE screen. The current menu settings of user file will return to the factory settings.

To initialize the scene file

Of the six scene files, select the file you want to initialize from the SCENE SELECT item in the SCENE FILE screen. Then in the SCENE FILE screen, LOAD/SAVE/INIT, select INIT. The settings for only the selected scene file are returned to the factory settings.

If you wish to initialize the user file and scene files at the same time, the user file and all six scene files can be restored to their factory default settings by selecting YES for the MENU INIT item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.

Setup menu structure

Specifications

[General]

Supply voltage: DC 7.2 V

Power consumption: Recording: 12.4 W

indicates safety information.

Ambient operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Ambient operating humidity

10% to 80% (no condensation)

Weight

Approx. 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)

(Excluding the handle, grip, battery and accessories)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

163.4 mm × 195 mm × 290.4 mm

(6-7/16 inches × 7-11/16 inches × 11-7/16 inches) (Including the handle and grip)

[Camera] Pickup devices

4/3 MOS fixed pickup device

Single panel (primary color filter)

Number of pixels

Effective pixels: 12.4 million approx.

Single panel (16:9)

Image size

Valid image range

Approx. 17.8 mm (H) × Approx. 10.0 mm (V)

Lens

Not included

Lens mount

Micro Four Thirds system Lens mount

ND filter

1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Gain settings

-6 - +18dB (3dB increments) (VIDEO CAM mode) ISO200 – ISO3200 (FILM CAM mode)

Color temperature settings

ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200K, preset 5600K, preset VAR, Ach, Bch

(when the battery is used)/

7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)

Shutter speed settings

Preset when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz 60i/60P mode:

1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000 seconds 30P mode: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,

1/1000, 1/2000 24P mode: 1/24, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,

1/1000, 1/2000 when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz 50i/50P mode:

1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000 seconds 25P mode: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,

1/1000, 1/2000 * Underline indicates when shutter is OFF Syncro scan (when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz, and

OPERATION TYPE is VIDEO CAM)

60i/60P mode:

1/60.0 seconds – 1/250.6 seconds

30P mode: 1/30.0 24P mode: 1/24.0

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz, and

OPERATION TYPE is VIDEO CAM)

50i/50P mode:

1/50.0 seconds – 1/250.0 seconds

25P mode: 1/25.0

(OPERATION TYPE is FILM CAM)

10.0 d – 180.0 d – 360.0d (0.5d increments, angle display) * Underline indicates default Slow shutter speed settings when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz 60i/60P mode: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 seconds 30P mode: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 seconds 24P mode: 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 seconds when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz 50i/50P mode: 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 seconds 25P mode: 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 seconds * Only when OPERATION TYPE is set to VIDEO

CAM

seconds

seconds seconds

seconds

–

1/250.6 seconds

–

1/250.6 seconds

1/250.0 seconds

Reference

Normal sensitivity

F8.0 normal

(2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflex, 1080-59.94i)

Horizontal resolution

800 TV lines (standard)

(in the center of the screen)

[Image/recording/playback] Recording Format

AVCHD compliant

Compression formats

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Recording media

SD Memory Card: Up to 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

(FAT12, FAT16 format supported) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

(FAT32 format supported) SDXC memory cards: 48 GB, 64GB (exFAT format supported) However, above Class4 is supported in PH

and HA modes, and above Class6 is supported during VFR recording.

Recording format (Recording mode, resolution)

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz) PH 1080/59.94i PH 1080/29.97p PH 1080/23.98p PH 720/59.94p PH 720/29.97p PH 720/23.98p HA 1080/59.94i HE 1080/59.94i (when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz) PH 1080/50i PH 1080/25p PH 720/50p PH 720/25p HA 1080/50i HE 1080/50i

Transmission rate

PH mode: 21 Mbps approx. (VBR) HA mode: 17 Mbps approx. (VBR) HE mode: 6 Mbps approx. (VBR)

Interval recording

Start/1 second/10 seconds/30 seconds

/1min/2min

* Recording mode is fixed to PH 1080/24P

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz), PH 1080/25P(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz) and the maximum shooting time is 24 hours

VFR recording

When REC FORMAT is 1080 24p/30p: 12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/

36/40/44/48/54/60 frame/sec When REC FORMAT is 1080 25p: 12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/

34/37/42/45/48/50 frame/sec

[Image output] SDI output

 BNC,0.8V[p-p],75Ω

HD HDI 1080/60i, 1080/24psF, 720/60p

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz) 1080/50i, 720/50p (when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz) SD SDI 480/60i

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz) 576/50i

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)

HDMI terminal

HDMI (HDMI TypeA terminal) 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)

1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz) (VIERA Link not supported)

VIDEO terminal

 Pinjack,1.0V[p-p],75Ω

480/60i

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)

576/50i

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)

[Audio recording playback] Recording format

Dolby Digital/2ch (in HA/HE mode)

Dolby Digital/2ch, linear PCM digital/2ch switch

(only in PH mode)

Sampling frequency

48 kHz

Encoding

16 bit

Compressed bit rate

Dolby Digital PH mode: 384 kbps HA, HE mode: 256 kbps

Specifications (continued)

[Audio input] Built-in microphone

Stereo microphone

XLR input

XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2), LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance

LINE: 0 dBu MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (menu selectable) MIC POWER + 48 V ON/OFF selectable

[AUDIO output] AUDIO output

 Output:600Ω,316mV

Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2)

SDI

2ch (linear PCM)

HDMI

2ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)

Headphone

3.5mm diameter, stereo mini jack × 1

Speaker

Round, 20mm diameter

[Other terminals] Camera remote terminal

Super mini jack × 1 (2.5 mm diameter) (S/S) Mini jack × 1 (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)

INDEX remote terminal

Super mini jack × 1 (2.5mm diameter)

TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal

VIDEO terminal dual purpose

  IN: 1.0V–4.0V[p-p],10kΩ

OUT: 2.0 V ± 0.5 V [p-p]

Low impedance

[AC adaptor]

Power Source: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz

22 W

Power Output: 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A

(Camera-recorder)

8.4 V DC, 1.3 A (Charge)

indicates safety information.

Weight

140 g (0.31 lb)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

103 mm × 36 mm × 62 mm

(4-1/16 inches × 1-13/32 inches × 2-7/16 inches)

USB terminal

Card reader/writer function (no copyright protection support) Type mini B connector

(compliant with USB ver. 2.0)

[Monitor] LCD

3.45 type, wide LCD color monitor

(920,000 dots approx.)

Viewfinder wide

0.45 type LCD color monitor

(1,220,000 dots equivalent approx.)

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Memo

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

2010

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

This product is eligible for the AVCCAM

3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5 of vol.1.

Operating Instructions

Vol.2

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-AF100P

Volume

Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card CameraRecorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.1 (printed documents) contained in the supplied CD-ROM.

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

M1210AT0 -FJ Printed in Japan

ENGLISH

VQT3M18A (E)

Volume 1

Read this first! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recommendation for Use of Genuine

Panasonic Battery Outline of operations Please read before use Operating precautions

Before use

Precaution for use Accessories Optional accessories

Description of parts

Preparation

Recharging the battery Power sources Adjusting the hand strap Attaching/detaching the handle

Volume 2

Shooting

Shooting in progressive mode ...................... 4

Shooting techniques for different targets .... 5

Self-portrait shooting ........................................5

Zebra pattern .................................................... 5

Marker ...............................................................6

Checking and displaying shooting status ..........6

PRE REC .......................................................... 6

Relay function .................................................... 6

Variable frame rate (VFR)..................................7

Shooting using the FUNCTION knob ..............10

Optical Image Stabilizer .................................. 11

Adding effects to images ................................. 11

Using the USER buttons ................................ 11

Backlight compensation .................................. 11

Color bars ........................................................ 11

Wave form monitor function ............................. 12

Adjusting the volume while shooting ...............12

Shot mark function .......................................... 13

Index recording ................................................ 13

LAST CLIP function ......................................... 13

CAPTURE function .......................................... 13

Attaching/detaching the grip The remote control Turn on/off the camera Tally lamp Viewfinder Setting the calendar

Shooting

Basic shooting operations Basic operations of the camera

Using the setup menus Setup menu structure

Reference

Specifications

Adjusting the shutter speed ........................ 14

Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dial ........................ 14

Setting the SHUTTER .....................................14

Setting the SYNCRO SCAN ............................ 14

FRAME RATE setting ...................................... 14

Synchro scan ................................................... 16

Switching Audio Input .................................. 17

Using the built-in microphone .......................... 17

Using an external microphone and audio

equipment .................................................... 17

Adjusting the recording level ...........................18

Using scene files .......................................... 19

Changing scene file settings ........................... 19

Saving scene files and other settings on SD

Memory Cards

Clip metadata ................................................ 22

Uploading the metadata (META DATA) ........... 23

Selecting the USER CLIP NAME

recording method ........................................ 23

Using the Counter ........................................24

Counter display ............................................... 24

TC preset mode ............................................... 24

........................................ 21

Charging the built-in battery/

Setting the time code ........................... 25

Recharging the built-in battery ........................ 25

Setting the time code ....................................... 25

Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) .......... 25

Setting user information .................................. 27

Playback

Basic playback operations .......................... 28

Thumbnail screen ......................................... 29

Basic thumbnail screen operations ................. 29

Adding shot marks to clips .............................. 31

Select the card slot for playback ..................... 31

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)................ 32

Set playback format (PB FORMAT).................32

Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) .................. 32

Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) ............... 33

Set skip method (SKIP MODE) .......................33

Thumbnail operations .................................. 34

Selecting the thumbnail display method

(THUMBNAIL) ............................................. 34

Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION) ... 35

Copying clips (COPY) ..................................... 36

Format card and check clip and

card information (CARD FUNCTIONS) ....... 37

Useful playback functions ........................... 39

Fast forward/rewind ......................................... 39

Next/previous clip ............................................ 39

Frame-by-frame playback ............................... 40

Adjust volume .................................................. 40

Viewing images on a television .......................40

Checking the date and time ............................. 40

Setup menu list ............................................. 51

SCENE FILE screen ........................................ 51

SW MODE screen ........................................... 53

RECORDING SETUP screen .......................... 56

TC/UB SETUP screen ..................................... 57

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen .............................. 58

DISPLAY SETUP screen ................................. 59

CARD FUNCTIONS screen ............................ 61

USER FILE screen .......................................... 61

META DATA screen ......................................... 62

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen .......................... 62

PLAY SETUP screen ....................................... 64

THUMBNAIL screen ........................................ 65

OPERATION screen ........................................ 65

Reference

Before calling for service............................. 66

Updating the firmware

incorporated into the unit ....................70

Cleaning ........................................................71

Storage Precautions..................................... 72

How to handle data recorded on

SD Memory Card ................................... 73

Editing

Connecting external units ...........................41

Headphones .................................................... 41

External microphone ....................................... 41

Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) ....... 42

TV/Monitor ....................................................... 42

Nonlinear editing .......................................... 44

Displays

Screen displays ............................................ 45

Regular displays .............................................. 45

Main warning displays ..................................... 48

Setting the DISPLAY items .............................. 50

Shooting in progressive mode

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30 P

60 i

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24 P

60 i

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50 i

Selecting 1080/30P or 1080/24P in the REC FORMAT option (Page 51) of the setting menu SCENE FILE screen enables shooting in progressive mode.

30P mode:

Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive

mode.

For output and recording, the 30-frame-per-

second signal is converted to 60-field-per-second interlace.

This mode gives you high quality images.

24P mode:

Shoot 24 frames a second in the progressive

mode. The video signal will be recorded natively. However, the external output signal is converted

to a 2:3 format, 60 fps interlaced signal.

Note the following when shooting in progressive mode.

Set the shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF) for best • results. There may be a slight delay to the start • of recording when you use the 24P mode because 4 frames are recorded at a time.

25P mode:

Shoots 25 frames a second in the progressive

mode. For output and recording of video signal, the

25-frame-per-second image is converted to

50-field-per-second interlace signal. This mode gives high quality images.

Shooting

Shooting techniques for different targets

BARS

EVF DTL

CH1 SEL

INT(L

)

ON OFFONOFF

INPUT1

AUDIO

MIC POWER +48V

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2 SEL

WFM

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

ZEBRA OIS

Self-portrait shooting

Images in the LCD monitor when it is turned 180° for self-portrait shooting may appear unusual. You can make them appear better by reversing left and right. Go to the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen, SELF SHOOT, and select MIRROR. Shooting in mirror mode has no effect on

what you actually shoot and record.

Images played back by pressing the REC • CHECK button cannot be inverted horizontally. Operation status displays during self-portrait • recording No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.)

: Recording in progress, during transition

to the recording pause mode : Recording paused (recording standby) : Warning display

Only part of the screen display appears. • When [ ] is displayed, turn the LCD monitor back in the direction of normal recording, and check what the message says. To confirm screen display information on the • viewfinder, turn the LCD monitor to the normal shooting position.

Zebra pattern

Press the ZEBRA button in the CAM mode to show the zebra pattern or marker on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor so you can check the brightness of the subject. Parts that may be whited out through over exposure are shown as a zebra pattern.

Very bright• Reflecting parts•

ZEBRA button

You can remove most overexposed parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns. The display changes as follows each time you press the ZEBRA button.

ZEBRA 1 → ZEBRA 2

 ↑   ↓

ZEBRA OFF ← MARKER ON

In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen, ZEBRA DETECT1 and ZEBRA DETECT2, set the brightness for the zebra patterns. (Page 59) If the ZEBRA DETECT2 item is set to OFF, ZEBRA2 will not be displayed even if the ZEBRA button is pressed. The zebra pattern you have set appears as a percentage on the display for about 2 seconds.

The zebra pattern is displayed in the color bar as well.

99%

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

MEGA

OFF

O.I.S.

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

A PRST

L M H

A M

∞

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

Marker

If you press the ZEBRA button while the zebra pattern is being displayed, a marker appears in the center of the display (if you have set the setup menu, DISPLAY SETUP, MARKER to ON). The brightness of the areas near the screen center can be checked as a percentage (0% to 99%).

“99%↑”appearsifthepercentageisover99.

Image level detection area

Marker

Image level

The normal display reappears if you press the ZEBRA button again.

Checking and displaying shooting status

DISP/MODE CHK button

Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button during recording or while recording is paused will remove all displays from the screen except the operation status display, frame display (such as area), counter, marker, and safety zone display.

Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button during recording or while recording is paused will remove all displays from the screen except for the operation status, frame display erea etc., counter, marker, and safety zone display. Press the button again to return to the normal display. (Page 50) This setting will be maintained even if the camera’s power is turned off by moving the POWER switch to the OFF position or if the operating mode is changed.

Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button while the thumbnail screen is displayed in PB mode will display the properties of the selected clip. (Clips can be selected by moving the cursor with the Operation lever.)

PRE REC

Record video and audio from three seconds before the time of the operation to begin recording.

Operation to start recording

Operation to stop recording

(Time)

Actual recording time

PRE REC time

Set the PREREC MODE item on the

RECORDING SETUP screen to ON.

PRE-REC will be displayed on the screen.

When the TCG item on the TC/UB SETUP • screen has been set to REC RUN, the setting will be automatically changed to FREE RUN.

Press the START/STOP button.

Video and audio from approximately 3 seconds previously will be recorded.

Recording of the previous 3 seconds of video • and audio may not be possible if recording is started immediately in the following cases.

Immediately after switching from PB mode ā to CAM mode Immediately after turning power on ā Immediately after changing to PREREC ā

MODE item The thumbnail for clips recorded using the • PREREC function will display the image from when the START/STOP button was pressed.

Relay function

When the remaining space on an SD card is insufficient during recording, recording can be continued using the other SD card slot.

Select ON in the RELAY REC item on the settings menu RECORDING SETUP screen.

When the remaining space on an SD card is • insufficient during recording, recording will automatically be continued using the SD card in the other slot. The relay function is not available when an SD • card that cannot be recorded to is inserted in the SD card slot. The longest possible recording time with this • camera is 12 hours. This cannot be extended even if the relay function is used.

Shooting

Variable frame rate (VFR)

This camera can perform low speed (undercrank) and high speed (overcrank) recording without the need for a frame rate converter (the camera must be set to 1080_24p or 1080_30p).

: Valid frames

Camera

24P

24PN

24P mode:

Shoots 24 frames a second in native mode. The images (shot at 24 frames a second) are recorded into 24 frames as the video signal.

When VFR is set, the INTERVAL REC function, relay recording function, and PRE REC function are • automatically set to OFF, and TCG is automatically set to REC RUN. The frame rate cannot be changed during recording.• VFR shooting is only possible when shooting with REC FORMAT set to 1080_24p, 1080_30p or • 1080_25p. VFR shooting does not work in the 720p mode.

The recording frame rate can be set to any one from the 20 frame rates given in the following table.

There is a slight a difference between the displayed recording frame rate and the actual recording frame rate. Please refer to the table below.

When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.94 Hz

Indicated

recording

frame rate

Actual

recording

frame rate

When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz

Indicated

recording

frame rate

Actual

recording

frame rate

60 54 48 44 40 36 34 32 30 28 27 26 25 24 22 21 20 18 15 12

59.94 53.74 47.54 43.96 39.96 35.97 33.88 31.73 29.97 27.83 27.25 25.97 24.98 23.98 21.98 20.75 19.98 17.63 14.99 11.99

50 48 45 42 37 34 32 30 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 18 15 12

50.00 48.08 45.45 41.67 36.76 34.09 31.82 30.00 27.78 26.79 26.04 25.00 24.00 23.08 22.06 20.83 20.00 17.86 15.00 12.50

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

Native recording

Select 1080/24P recording format from

the REC FORMAT option (page 51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen.

From the OPERATION TYPE option (page

51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen, select FILM CAM, and set the FRAME RATE (page 51) to an arbitrary recording frame rate.

Press the START/STOP button

Start native recording in VFR mode.

Although the audio is not recorded, the sound • is output from the AUDIO OUT terminal, HDMI terminal, and SDI OUT terminal during setup and during recording. During the VFR mode, the camera is set to • manual focus mode.

Standard recording

Select 1080/30P recording format from

the REC FORMAT option (page 51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen.

From the OPERATION TYPE option (page

51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen, select FILM CAM, and set the FRAME RATE (page 51) to an arbitrary recording frame rate.

Press the START/STOP button.

Start standard recording in VFR mode.

Although the audio is not recorded, the • sound is output from the AUDIO OUT terminal, HDMI terminal, and SDI OUT terminal during setup and during recording. During the VFR mode, the camera is set to • manual focus mode.

2:2 pull down recording will be applied for a • recording frame rate of 30P.

Shooting

Use of Variable Frame Rate (VFR)

Overcrank shooting

Normal speed shooting for movie production

When producing videos for screening, a frame rate of 24fps as used in film projection is standard (x1). By using the settings below, playback with the same quality as the film projection is possible. Film like high quality video can be produced through 1080p progressive and CINELIKE Gamma.

Recording format

(REC FORMAT)

1080P/24P

(native recording)

Normal speed shooting for commercial/drama production

When producing videos for display on television screen such as HDTV/SDTV broadcast, a frame rate of 30fps is standard (x1). By using the settings below, playback with the same quality as broadcast is possible. Commercials and music videos can be recorded at film-like high quality, and at a frame rate suitable for television broadcast.

Recording format

(REC FORMAT)

1080/30P

(2:2 Pull down)

1080/25P 25 fps*

Recording frame rate

(FRAME RATE)

24 fps*

Recording frame rate

(FRAME RATE)

30 fps*

This is a slow motion effect that can be applied to scenes such as car chases, action, climaxes, etc. For example, a slow motion effect of 1/2 can be gained if the VFR recording frame rate is set to 60fps when recording with the 30P recording format that specifies the playback frame rate. 1080P progressive movies produce smooth, high quality slow motion.

Recording format

(REC FORMAT)

1080/24P Less than 25fps* 1080/30P Less than 32fps* 1080/25P Less than 26fps*

* The recording frame rate (FRAME RATE) can be

set to one of 20 values. (page 14)

Recording frame rate

(FRAME RATE)

Undercrank shooting

This is a quick motion effect that can be applied to scenes showing the flow of clouds, people standing in the middle of crowds, and kung fu, etc. For example, a quick motion effect of x2 can be gained if the VFR recording frame rate is set to 12fps when recording with the 24P recording format that specifies the playback frame rate.

Recording format

(REC FORMAT)

1080/24P Less than 22fps* 1080/30P Less than 28fps* 1080/25P Less than 24fps*

Recording frame rate

(FRAME RATE)

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

Shooting using the FUNCTION knob

The following types of recording can be carried out using the FUNCTION knob.

Area auto focus function•

Operates auto focus within an area frame

selected using the FUNCTION knob. Area auto iris function•

Automatically adjusts the iris value within an area

frame selected using the FUNCTION knob. This function cannot be set when the FACE DETECT function has been set. Area luminance display•

Displays an averaged luminance level within an

area frame selected using the FUNCTION knob.

Select the function from the FUNCTION

KNOB option (page 53) on the settings menu SW MODE screen.

FOCUS: Area focus function and area focus

IRIS: Area iris function and area iris meter

YGET: Area luminance display FOCUS/IRIS: Simultaneous operation of the area

FOCUS/YGET: Simultaneous operation of area

bar function (during MENU setting)

function (during MENU setting)

focus function and area iris function, simultaneous operation of the area focus bar function/area iris meter function (during MENU setting)

focus function and area luminance display, simultaneous operation of area focus bar function (during MENU setting)

Press the FUNCTION knob again.

The white frame turns yellow.• When the frame is yellow, the FUNCTION • knob function set via the MENU operates in the area inside the frame. Pressing the FUNCTION knob once more • returns the yellow frame to the white frame. Switching AUTO/MANUAL for FOCUS/IRIS • is normally carried out in the same way. The central luminance function does not • operate when the area luminance display is operating. If the FUNCTION knob is held down for more • than 2 seconds, the frame disappears and the area function is switched off.

Move the FUNCTION knob up and down,

and right and left.

The white frame changes position. Move the • frame to the area you wish to select.

The area function does not operate during face • detection. The area function exits when the power switch • is set to OFF or when the camera is switched to playback mode. Auto focus and auto iris may not be available • depending on lens used. The area luminance, FOCUS BAR, and IRIS • METER functions are available regardless of the lens used.

Press the FUNCTION knob.

A white frame is displayed.• There is no change in the operation of the • camera other than the display of the frame.

Shooting

BARS

EVF DTL

CH1 SEL

INT(L

)

ON OFFONOFF

INPUT1

AUDIO

MIC POWER +48V

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2 SEL

WFM

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

ZEBRA OIS

Optical Image Stabilizer

Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn the function on and off.

appears on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor when this function is on. Turn the function off when using a tripod for more natural images.

For lenses that have an OIS button, only the lens • button is active and the button on the camera is deactivated. Also, some lenses do not have an OIS function. This function will not be as effective when the • vibration is severe or when tracking a moving subject.

Adding effects to images

Press the USER button you have allocated to the BLACKFADE or WHITEFADE feature to add fading effects to your images. The button’s function is forcibly canceled during playback or REC CHECK and also when thumbnails are displayed.

BLACKFADE:

Press the button to fade out to black. Audio also

fades out. Fade-in starts after fade-out, when the button is released.

WHITEFADE:

Press the button to fade out to white. Audio also

fades out. Fade-in starts after fade-out, when the button is released.

Using the USER buttons

You can allocate one of thirteen features to each of the three USER buttons. Use these buttons to change shooting settings quickly or add effects to the images you are shooting. The following features are allocated to the buttons at the time of shipping. USER1: FA USER2: ATW LOCK USER3: REC CHECK For details, see the setup menus, SW MODE screen, USER1 SW to USER3 SW. (Page 55) If you press a USER button to which one of the functions has been assigned, and then turn OFF the power or change the mode during operation of the USER button function, the effect added to the image will not be retained.

Backlight compensation

Press the USER button you have allocated to the BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit from the back. BACK appears on the screen. Backlight compensation adjusts the iris so the subject doesn’t come out dark. Press the same USER button to turn the feature off. (In the manual iris mode, the iris status is retained at the corresponding point even when backlight compensation is canceled.)

The backlight compensation function does not • operate with lenses in which AUTO IRIS is not functioning.

Color bars

Press the BARS button in the CAM mode to output a color bar screen to a television or monitor so you can adjust them. Press the button again to turn the feature off.

While the color bar is displayed, a test tone of • 1 kHz will be output from the headphone terminal or the AUDIO OUT terminal. There will be no speaker output. The color bar can be recorded by pressing the • START/STOP button. The color bar display is canceled when the power • is turned off.

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

START/ STOP 2

PUSH-ENTER

MODE

POWER

DISP/

MODE

CHK

USER 1

USER 2

FUNCTION

FOCUS

IRIS

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PUSH AUTO

MEGA

OFF

O.I.S.

CAM

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

A PRST

L M H

A M

∞

AUDIO MON/ADV

Wave form monitor function

An image wave form can be displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the WFM button while in CAM mode. Press the button again to return to the normal display.

Switching the wave form display, vector display, • and wave/vector display is possible from the WFM item (page 55) in the SW MODE screen of the settings menu. Wave forms will not be displayed in the • viewfinder. Wave forms cannot be recorded.• While wave forms are displayed, use the • viewfinder as well because a part of the recording screen and screen display will be hidden by wave forms.

Adjusting the volume while shooting

Adjusting the volume

If you are monitoring the sound through headphones while shooting, you can adjust the volume with the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons.

To adjust the recording level. (Page 18)• Volume adjustments will be memorized if the • power is turned off by moving the POWER switch to the OFF position.

Shooting

Shot mark function

The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen monitor you can select only those clips with a shot mark and display them or play them back. During recording, when you press the USER button to which the SHOT MARK function has been allocated, MARK ON appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, and a shot mark is set for the thumbnail of the clip being recorded. If you press the button again, the shot mark is released. You can also set or release the shot marks by performing the thumbnail operations for clips. (Page 31) However, note that you cannot set or release shot marks during playback.

INVALID appears when you cannot set or release • shot marks.

Index recording

This function allows you to add an index at a certain point of a clip during the recording or playback. Press the USER button allocated to the INDEX function during recording to record an index signal at this point of the clip. (Pages 11, 55) Indexes may also be added during playback, and it is also possible to select only clips with indexes for display or playback. (Pages 34, 35)

Up to 100 indexes can be recorded for one • clip. When the number of indexes exceeds 100, • INVALID is displayed, and no further indexes can be added even when the steps for adding indexes are taken. When repeatedly adding indexes, leave a gap • of at least one second between adding one index and the next. If indexes are added with a gap of less than one second between them, only the first operation will be valid.

LAST CLIP function

The most recently recorded clip can be deleted at the touch of a button by allocating the LAST CLIP function to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons. Press the USER button allocated for the LAST CLIP function to display YES/NO on the screen. Select YES to delete the most recently recorded clip.

Select NO not to delete the clip.• If the camera has been switched to PB mode or • the recording format has been changed since recording was completed, clips cannot be deleted even if the button is pressed. Clips also cannot be deleted if the power has been switched off and back on again. Clips cannot be deleted even if the button is • pressed if the memory card has been removed and reinserted since recording was completed.

CAPTURE function

If the CAPTURE feature is assigned to any of the USER 1 – 3 buttons, still images can be shot.

The number of recorded pixels and quality of • the still images cannot be changed. This function does not operate when a movie • is being recorded, or when the PRE REC mode is in use. The SD memory card used for recording is the • same as that used for video recording.

Adjusting the shutter speed

Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dial

DIAL SELECT button

SHUTR/F.RATE dial

Press the DIAL SELECT button.

The role of the SHUTR/F.RATE dial changes in • the following order.

SHUTTER→SYNCROSCAN→FRAMERATE →DIALLOCK→SHUTTER→

SYNCRO SCAN can be selected when the • SHUTTER is set to SYNCRO SCAN. FRAME RATE can be selected in the FILM CAM mode when the REC FORMAT is 1080/24P, 30P, and 25P.

To prevent incorrect operation, it is recommended that you selecting DIAL LOCK using the DIAL SELECT button after setting.

Setting the SHUTTER

Select the SHUTTER function with the DIAL

SELECT button.

Press the SHUTR/F.RATE dial.

The shutter will turn ON/OFF.• The shutter speed is changed in the order • shown on the following page by turning the SHUTR/F.RATE dial when the shutter is ON.

Remember that the faster the shutter speed, • the lower the sensitivity. Focusing on the subject would take longer if • the shutter speed is reduced. It is therefore recommended that the unit be secured to a tripod, etc. during shooting. Under the lighting of electric discharge tubes • such as fluorescent lamps, horizontal bands may appear on the screen. Adjusting the shutter speed may improve this condition. A subject that quickly crosses the camera may • appear distorted when shot. This is caused due to the signal reading system of the imaging element (MOS sensor), and is not a defect. At slow shutter speeds (1/2 to 1/15), white, • red, green, or blue dots may appear on the screen. However, this is not a defect.

Setting the SYNCRO SCAN

Select SYNCRO SCAN from the SHUTTER

settings.

Select the SYNCRO SCAN function with the

DIAL SELECT button.

Turn the SHUTR/F.RATE dial.

The SYNCRO SCAN shutter speed can be • set. The speed of change increases when turning • the SHUTR/F.RATE while holding it down. SYNCRO SCAN can also be set from the • SYNCRO SCAN item in the SCENE FILE screen of MENU settings.

Setting format differs depending on the MENUSCENE FILE-OPERATION TYPE. FILM CAM: angle display (180.0d etc.) VIDEO CAM: speed display (1/48.0 etc.)

FRAME RATE setting

Select the FRAME RATE function with the

DIAL SELECT button.

Press the SHUTR/F.RATE dial.

The camera is in VFR mode.

The FRAME RATE can be set by turning the • SHUTR/F.RATE dial. FRAME RATE can also be set from the • FRAME RATE item in the SCENE FILE screen of MENU settings.

Before using the FRAME_RATE function, it • is necessary for the MENU-SCENE FILEOPERATION TYPE to be set to FILM CAM, and the MENU-SCENE FILE-REC FORMAT to be set to PH1080/24P or PH1080/30P (or PH1080/25P). The FRAME RATE function cannot be set • when SDI 24PsF is set to ON in the AV IN/ OUT SETUP screen of MENU settings. When the FRAME RATE function is set to • ON, the camera is automatically set to manual focus.

Shooting

When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz /OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

SYNCRO SCAN 1/100 1/120

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

SYNCRO SCAN 1/30 1/60 1/120

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

SYNCRO SCAN 1/24 1/120

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/60

SYNCRO SCAN 1/60 1/120

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

SYNCRO SCAN 1/25 1/120

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/60

SYNCRO SCAN 1/30

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120 1/100

1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15

SYNCRO SCAN 1/30

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120 1/60

1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15

SYNCRO SCAN 1/24

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120 1/60

1/2 1/3 1/6 1/12

SYNCRO SCAN 1/25

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120 1/60

1/2 1/3 1/6 1/12

1080/60i, 720/60P

Normal (OFF) 1/60

1080/30P, 720/30P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

1080/24P, 720/24P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz /OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

1080/50i, 720/50P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

1080/25P, 720/25P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz /OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

1080/60i, 720/60P

Normal (OFF) 1/60

1080/30P, 720/30P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

1080/24P, 720/24P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz /OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

1080/50i, 1080/25P, 720/50P, 720/25P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

Adjusting the shutter speed (continued)

Synchro scan

The syncro scan shutter speed used when shooting screens such as a TV screen or computer monitor is set using the SHUTR/F RATE dial (page

14) or the SYNCRO SCAN option on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen. (page 51)

Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency • of the television or computer monitor to minimize the horizontal noise that appears when shooting such subjects. By switching to progressive mode you can also • shoot PAL system television screens. If the set value of the SYNCRO SCAN item of • settings menu is displayed in gray, it cannot be used with the current recording format. This function will only operate for preset values for

each recording format, as listed below. 60i/60P mode: 1/60 30P mode: 1/30

You can change the progressive mode in the setup menu with REC FORMAT in the SCENE FILE screen. (Page 51)

Shooting

BARS

EVF DTL

CH1 SEL

INT(L

)

ON OFFONOFF

INPUT1

AUDIO

MIC POWER +48V

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2 SEL

WFM

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

ZEBRA OIS

Switching Audio Input

During shooting, you can record up to two channels of sound. You can also switch the input sound to be recorded on each of the channels to the built-in microphones, external microphones or audio equipment connected to camera.

CH1 SELECT switch

CH2 SELECT switch

INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switches

INPUT 1 switch

INPUT 2 switch

INPUT 1 terminal INPUT 2 terminal

Using the built-in microphone

Switch the CH1 SELECT switch to INT (L).

Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is • recorded to audio channel 1.

Switch the CH2 SELECT switch to INT (R).

Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is • recorded to audio channel 2.

Using an external microphone and audio equipment

Connect an external microphone or audio

equipment to the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin) terminals. (Page 41)

Use the INPUT 1/2 switches to switch the

audio input. LINE: (audio equipment is connected)

Input level is 0 dBu.

MIC: (an external microphone is connected)

Input level is -50 dBu.

You can change the input level to -60 dBu in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen MIC GAIN1 and MIC GAIN2. (Page 56) Be aware that sensitivity will be higher if you choose -60 dBu so you will record more noise.

When using the phantom microphone

(which requires + 48V power supply),

set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switches to ON.

ON: (When using the phantom microphone)

+48V power supply to INPUT 1/2 terminals.

OFF: (When a phantom microphone is not

connected)

No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminals.

The battery will discharge faster if you use a • phantom microphone. Set to OFF if you connect equipment not • compatible with +48V. You can damage such equipment if you leave the setting at ON. When using the AG-MC200G (optional), set • the MIC GAIN item to -50 dBu.

Switching Audio Input (continued)

Use the CH1 SELECT switch to select the

input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1. INT (L):

Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is

recorded to audio channel 1.

INPUT 1:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 1

terminal is recorded to channel 1.

INPUT 2:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2

terminal is recorded to channel 1.

Use the CH2 SELECT switch to select the

input signal to be recorded to audio channel 2. INT (R):

Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is

recorded to audio channel 2.

INPUT 2:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2

terminal is recorded to channel 2.

When inputting the microphone signal to • channels 1 and 2, connect the microphone to INPUT 2 and switch both CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT to INPUT 2.

Adjusting the recording level

AUDIO control knobs

Use the AUDIO control knobs to adjust the recording level of the built-in microphone or of audio signals input through the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin) terminals. To adjust the volume of the sound for monitoring. (Page 12) To adjust the recording level of the audio signals, turn the AUDIO control knobs while referring to the audio level meter at the bottom left of the viewfinder and LCD monitor, regardless of the MIC ALC option setting (Page 56) on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu.

Check the recording volume level prior to • shooting. The recording level of this camera is set • approximately 8 dB higher than Panasonic broadcasting camera recorders (AJ series products).

Shooting

Using scene files

The settings according to the variety of shooting circumstances are stored SCENE FILE MENU. They are selected via the SCENE SELECT on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen.

When the camera-recorder is shipped from the factory, the following files are stored.

F1:

File suitable for normal shooting.

F2: FLUO.

File suitable for shooting under fluorescent

lights, ie. indoors.

F3: SPARK

File suitable for shooting with fuller variations

of resolution, coloring and contrast.

F4: B-STR

File for broadening the contrast of dark parts,

such as when shooting sunsets.

F5: CINE V

File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes

where the contrast is to be emphasized. (The recording format remains unchanged even when the scene file is changed. It must be set using the REC FORMAT item on the SCENE FILE screen. (Page 51))

F6: CINE D

File suitable for shooting movie-like

scenes where the dynamic range is to be emphasized. (The recording format remains unchanged even when the scene file is changed. It must be set using the REC FORMAT item on the SCENE FILE screen. (Page 51))

Changing scene file settings

The setting value of the scene file can be changed. Also you can save the changed scene file to each position of the SCENE FILE dial.

Example: Change the name of the scene file.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Select the scene file to be changed in the

SCENE FILE MENU.

In the setup menus, select the SCENE FILE

screen.

For menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)• Operations may also be performed • using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see “Description of parts (Remote

control)”.(Page23ofVol.1)

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

and select the NAME EDIT item.

Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the

direction), tilt in the YES, and push the Operation lever again.

direction to select

Using scene files (continued)

Set a 6-character filename with the

Operation lever when the following screen is displayed.

Set the same as user information. (Page 27)

Characters that can be set•

Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [

If the RESET/TC SET button is pressed when the filename has been set, the characters are cleared.

After you finish setting the filename, push

the Operation lever.

Select YES on the confirmation screen.

Selecting YES will close the NAME EDIT • screen and confirm all changes. Once confirmed, all changed names and • values will be saved even if the power is switched off or the scene dial is moved.

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Shooting

Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards

You can save up to four scene file settings or other settings as files on an SD Memory Card, and you can also load them from the card.

In the case of the scene files, the current settings • are automatically saved in the unit, and the saved data is written on an SD Memory Card. When data has been read from an SD Memory Card, the current settings are rewritten at the same time as the data saved inside the unit. The data in all the scene files, F1 to F6, is • rewritten.

If you have saved a scene file

Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.

Select the slot number for the SD memory

card onto which you wish to save from the CARD WRITE option on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen, and press the OPERATION lever.

For all other settings, select USER FILE.

For menu operations (Page 44 of Vol.1) • Operations may also be performed using buttons • on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see “Description of

parts(Remotecontrol)”.(Page23ofVol.1)

Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions, select the file number (1 - 4), and push the Operation lever.

Push the Operation lever again, select YES

when the following screen is displayed, and push the Operation lever.

In the following example, SCENE-01 is the • TITLE name. To change the TITLE name, see the description below.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu

mode.

To read files

1) Select READ in step lever.

2) Select the file number and push the Operation lever.

3) Select YES on the confirmation screen.

READ COMPLETED will be displayed when

reading is complete.

To add titles to files

1) Go through steps

2) Tilt the Operation lever in the select characters, and tilt in the move to the next character. The following characters may be inputted. (Space), A-Z, 0-9, : ; < = > ? @ [

3) Push the Operation lever when all characters have been inputted.

4) Select YES on the confirmation screen.

2 and push the Operation

1 - 3.

directions to

direction to

] ^ _ - . /

If WRITE PROTECT appears, release the • protected status of the SD Memory Card. If WRITE NG CANNOT ACCESS appears, quit • all other operations (such as playback) before proceeding.

Clip metadata

You can add the video and audio systems, name of the videographer, shooting location, text memos and other information to the video data you have recorded on the SD Memory Card. This data is called the clip metadata. (Display method: Page 38)

There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting, and the data in the metadata upload file created on the SD Memory Card which is loaded in the unit. (Loading method: Next page)

What the clip metadata consists of

You can set the items underlined below by loading the metadata upload file on the SD Memory Card. All other items are set automatically during shooting.

GLOBAL CLIP ID:

This indicates the global clip ID that shows the

shooting status of the clip.

USER CLIP NAME :

This indicates the name of the clip that the user

VIDEO & AUDIO:

This indicates the recorded image’s FRAME

LENS:

This indicates the MAKER, MODEL, and

ACCESS:

This indicates the CREATOR (name of the

DEVICE:

This indicates the MANUFACTURER

SHOOT:

This indicates the SHOOTER (name of the

∗

has set.

RATE, RESOLUTION, PULL DOWN system and AUDIO.

SERIAL No. of your lens.

person recording), CREATION DATE (recording date), LAST UPDATE DATE (date on which the data was last updated) and LAST UPDATE PERSON (the person who last updated the data).

(manufacturer of the equipment), SERIAL NO. (serial number of the equipment) and MODEL NAME (Equipment model name: AG-AF100 for this camera-recorder).

videographer) and the PLACE NAME (name of location).

LOCATION:

This indicates ALTITUDE, LONGITUDE,

LATITUDE, and SOURCE (altitude, longitude, latitude, information source). Not recorded in this camera-recorder.

∗

SCENARIO:

This indicates the PROGRAM NAME, SCENE NO. and TAKE NO.

NEWS 1:

This indicates the REPORTER (name of the

reporter) and PURPOSE (purpose of data collection).

NEWS 2:

This indicates the OBJECT (target of data

collection).

∗

MEMO:

This indicates the PERSON (name of the

person who recorded the text memo) and TEXT (contents of memo).

∗

If there is no information in the metadata upload

file, consecutive five-digit numbers will be applied to the clips in the order that they were recorded, with the first clip to be recorded being given the number 0. The USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable. Please refer to the page 23.

∗

When SCENARIO is to be input, you must input

the PROGRAM NAME. You cannot input the SCENE NO. and TAKE NO. only.

∗

When MEMO is to be input, you must input

TEXT. You cannot input PERSON only.

Only printable ASCII characters can be • displayed by this unit. Due to the limitations imposed by this unit • on the number of characters which can be displayed, not all the data can be displayed. (This does not mean that the data which is not displayed has been deleted.) Use an AVCCAM viewer or other program to check all the data. Metadata can be produced with AVCCAM • Viewer. (Page 73)

Shooting

24Clip metadata (continued)

Uploading the metadata (META DATA)

You can perform any of the following operations. If necessary, make preparations prior to undertaking the operations.

Loading the metadata

Insert the SD Memory Card on which the • metadata is recorded into the unit. (For details on contents of the metadata, see the previous page.)

Selecting whether to record the metadata on the SD Memory Card Initializing the metadata inside the unit Displaying the metadata inside the unit

Press the mode button and select CAM

mode.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Tilt the lever in the directions to select

META DATA, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the

direction).

Up to 10 items of metadata on the SD ā Memory Card can be displayed, starting from the most recent date of production. If characters other than single-byte ā alphanumeric characters are used in the metadata file name to be loaded, they are displayed as “∗”.

RECORD:

Select this to set whether to record the metadata to be loaded into the unit simultaneously on the SD Memory Card. Select ON to record the metadata or OFF to cancel the recording, and push the Operation lever. The factory setting for this mode is OFF.

USER CLIP NAME:

The USER CLIP NAME recording method is

selectable. Please refer to the next column below.

META DATA PROP:

Select this to display the metadata which has

been recorded in the unit.

CLIP COUNT RESET:

Reset the counter value to 1. Select whether or not to reset (YES/NO), and

push the Operation lever.

META INIT SET:

Select this to initialize the metadata which

has been recorded in the unit. Select YES to initialize the metadata or NO to cancel the initialization, and push the Operation lever.

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

to select item, and push the Operation lever.

CARD READ:

Read metadata set to the SD Memory Card

with the camera. Move to LOAD, push the Operation lever, select whether or not to read the metadata (YES/NO), and push the Operation lever again.

Press the MENU button to release the menu

mode.

Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method

PresstheMENUbuttonandselectMETADATA→

USER CLIP NAME to select the recording method. Two options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2.

USER CLIP NAME to be recorded

TYPE1 TYPE2

If clip metadata has been read in

If no clip metadata has been read in or if the setting for recording clip metadata has been turned off

Uploaded data

Sequential 5digit number, in order of recording

Uploaded data + COUNT

∗

value

Sequential 5digit number, in order of recording

∗

The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit

number. The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as the recording method. The COUNT value can be reset using the following procedure.

PresstheMENUbutton,selectMETADATA→ CLIPCOUNTRESET→YES,andpushthe

Operation lever to reset the counter value to 1.

Using the Counter

Counter display

You can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback.

Press the COUNTER button.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. (Page 45)

0 : 00. 00 (CAM mode only)

Counter value Displayed when TOTAL is selected from

the REC COUNTER item in the DISPLAY SETUP screen of MENU settings.

CLIP 0 : 00 . 00

Displayed when CLIP is selected in the

REC COUNTER item on the settings menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Values are automatically reset when

recording is started, and counter values are displayed for each individual clip.

TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 01

Time code value (Display time code frame

digits in 24 frames when 24P is set, and in 30 frames when any other format is set.)

UB 12 34 56 78

User information

No display:

Data is not displayed.

TC preset mode

When shooting using a multi-camera, you can synchronously set the initial values of time code. The camera used for synchronization is the MASTER and the camera being synchronized is the SLAVE.

Connect the TC PRESET IN/OUT terminals

(VIDEO OUT terminals) on the two devices with a pin cable, and turn on the power.

MASTER settings

■

Check that the MASTER camera is set to the

CAM mode, and set the EXT TC LINK item on the setting menu TC/UB SETUP screen to MASTER.

OUTPUTTING LTC SIGNAL is displayed on the screen, and the time code is output from the TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal (VIDEO OUT terminal).

Select the same REC FORMAT setting for • both the MASTER and SLAVE cameras, and set the TCG item on the TC/UB SETUP screen to FREE RUN. To cancel the time code output, press the • MENU button.

SLAVE settings

■

Set the EXT TC LINK item on the setting

menu TC/UB SETUP screen to SLAVE.

Press the COUNTER - RESET/TC SET

button. TCG values will be reset to the TC values inputted from the MASTER.

TC LINK OK will be displayed for • approximately 2 seconds when the menu screen is closed. If the TC values cannot be set correctly, LINK • NG will be displayed. If the SLAVE device is set to 24P, please set • the TC MODE item on the MASTER device to NDF. To cancel the SLAVE mode, press the MENU • button.

Shooting

Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code

Recharging the built-in battery

The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. When LOW INTERNAL BATTERY (indicating that the internal battery has no remaining charge) is displayed even when the date and time are set, it means that the charge of the internal battery is depleted. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged.

Connect the AC adaptor. (Page 25 of Vol.1)

Leave the POWER switch at OFF.•

Leave the camera-recorder like this for

about 4 hours.

The internal battery charges during this time.• Check the time code and menu operations • after recharging.

If the date and time are not memorized after recharging, the internal battery requires changing. Please consult the place of purchase.

Setting the time code

In the setup menus, TC/UB SETUP screen, set the following time code related items. (Page 57)

TC MODE• TCG• TC PRESET•

Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)

Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your choice as the initial setting for the time code to be used at the start of recording.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Select the TC PRESET item in the settings

menu TC/UB SETUP screen.

control)”.(Page23ofVol.1)

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

move to YES, and push the Operation lever.

Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued)

BARS

EVF DTL

CH1 SEL

INT(L

)

ON OFFONOFF

INPUT1

AUDIO

MIC POWER +48V

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2 SEL

WFM

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

ZEBRA OIS

When the screen below appears, set the

time code value.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions

and select time code value.

Tilt in the direction to move to the next digit, and tilt in the

directions again to select

value.

You can reset the time code to zero by pressing RESET/TC SET button.

With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in accordance with the format and frame rate. For this reason, bear in mind that making a change in the format or frame rate may result in discontinuity from the last time code value of the previous recording. Adjustments are made in 4-frame increments when the recording format is 24P.

Recording format

1080/24P

720/24P

Time code

adjustment

Adjustable in

4-frame increments

Camera

Push the Operation lever when you have

finished setting the time code.

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

move to YES, and push the Operation lever.

Shooting

BARS

EVF DTL

CH1 SEL

INT(L

)

ON OFFONOFF

INPUT1

AUDIO

MIC POWER +48V

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2 SEL

WFM

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

ZEBRA OIS

Setting user information

Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit information in the hexadecimal format. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

In the setup menus, TC/UB SETUP screen,

select UB PRESET.

control)”.(Page23ofVol.1)

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

move to YES, and push the Operation lever.

Set the user information.

Tilt the Operation lever in the and select user information characters.

You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters • from A to F.

directions

You can reset the user information to nothing by pressing RESET/TC SET button.

Camera

Push the Operation lever when you have

finished setting the user information.

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

move to YES, and push the Operation lever.

Tilt in the direction to move to the next digit, and tilt in the

directions again to select

character.

Basic playback operations

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/ TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/ TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/ TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/ TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/ TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

MODE

POWER

CAM

OFF

MODE button

Turn the POWER switch to ON.

Press the mode button so the PB lamp turns

on.

The camera is now in the PB mode.

POWER switch

Each time you press the button, the mode • changes as below.

For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page 29.

Operations using the Operation lever Remote control

Play ( )

Press to play the clip currently indicated by the cursor.

Fast forward ( )

Press during playback to scroll quickly through the clip at approximately 10 times the speed. Repeat the operation to scroll quickly at approximately 20 times the speed. Press while paused to move to the next clip.

Rewind ( )

Press during playback to scroll quickly backwards through the clip at approximately 10 times the speed. Repeat the operation to scroll quickly backwards at approximately 20 times the speed. Press while paused to move to the previous clip.

CAM

Stop ( )

Pause ( )

Press during playback to pause the clip. Press again to return to normal playback.

Thumbnail screen

PUSH-ENTER

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. When the PB mode has been established, the clips will be displayed on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder as thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed on the screen.) You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.

Play and delete clips• Format SD Memory Card• Add or delete index• Add or delete shot mark•

Basic thumbnail screen operations

To select thumbnail: Tilt the Operation lever in the

(Orange frame moves).

To play back clips:

Select the thumbnail, and push the Operation lever. (For details on playback, see page 28.)

To change the slot for playback:

Press the SLOT SELECT button to select the slot.

To play back still images:

Press the SLOT SELECT button to select the slot.

directions to select thumbnail

2 3 4

11 10

Playback

6 7 8

Thumbnail screen (continued)

1 Thumbnail display status (Page 34)

The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area.

2 Repeat playback indicator (Page 32)

Displayed during repeat playback.

3 Card status display

Displays status of SD Memory Card.

4 Battery remaining display (Page 24 of Vol.1)

Displays remaining battery capacity.

5 Cursor (Orange frame)

Displayed on currently selected thumbnail.

6 Recording mode display

Displays recording mode if clip currently highlighted by cursor has been recorded in PH mode.

7 Recording format display

Displays recording format of currently selected clip.

8 Duration display

Displays duration of currently selected clip.

9 Time display (Page 34)

Displays time code at start of clip recording/ user information at start of clip recording/time of recording/date of recording/date and time of recording – according to settings.

10 Clip number

Displayed in order of recording (up to 1000 clips). Numbers of clips that cannot be played back (e.g. clips of different recording formats) are displayed in red. To play clips displayed in red, set the PB format in the settings menu PLAY SETUP screen to the appropriate recording format (Page 64).

: Clip protect display

Displayed on protected clips.

12 Indicators

: Shot mark

This indicates that a clip has a shot mark. (Next page)

: Index

Displayed when indexes have been attached (Page 35).

: Resume playback display

Displayed on clips on which resume playback setting has been applied.

Playback

Adding shot marks to clips

Adding shot marks ( M ) will make it easier to find the clips you are looking for.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions to move the yellow frame to the clip for which a shot mark is to be added.

Press the USER button to which the shot

mark function has been allocated. (Page 55)

To release a shot mark, repeat the above steps.

It is not possible to add shot marks to clips • recorded using a consumer camcorder model.

Select the card slot for playback

You can switch the SD memory card slot for playback.

Press the SLOT SELECT button when the

THUMBNAIL screen is displayed in the PB mode.

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the up, down,

left, and right directions to select the SD memory card slot for playback. You can play back still images as well.

VIDEO: Movie playback PICTURE: Still picture playback

Push the OPERATION lever.

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)

Make settings for playback format and method.

Set playback format (PB FORMAT)

Set format for playback.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Select the PB FORMAT item in the PLAY

SETUP screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

to select the format for playback, and push the Operation lever.

The setting for the REC FORMAT item on • the setting menu SCENE FILE screen is reflected as the initial setting. Clip numbers will be displayed in black • where playback is possible, and in red where playback is not possible.

direction).

Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY)

Use this setting to repeatedly play back all available clips.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Set the REPEAT PLAY item in the PLAY

SETUP screen to ON.

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

The repeat playback indicator will be displayed. When the playback operation is performed, the playable clips are played back repeatedly.

Repeat playback will continue until playback • is paused. To turn the repeat playback setting off, select • OFF in step

Even if the playback format is changed, the • format set in the REC FORMAT item on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen will be restored when the camera is switched to CAM mode. If the playback format does not conform to the • clips created at the relay destination using the relay recording function, thumbnail images will not be displayed (! will be displayed). Thumbnail images will be displayed when the playback format is matched to the clips.

Playback

Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)

Use this setting to play back from where clip had previously been paused.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Set the RESUME PLAY item in the PLAY

SETUP screen to ON.

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

Select a clip for playback.

If playback has previously been paused, the resume playback indicator will be displayed on the clip thumbnail, and the remainder of the clip will be played next time the clip is selected for playback.

To turn the resume playback setting off, • select OFF in step

Set skip method (SKIP MODE)

Select which skip (cue) operation is to be performed when playback is paused.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Select the SKIP MODE item in the PLAY

SETUP screen.

Select skip method.

CLIP: Move to the beginning of the previous or next

clip by tilting the Operation lever in the

direction while playback is paused. CLIP & INDEX: Move to the beginning of the previous or

next clip, or to the previous or next INDEX position, by tilting the Operation lever in the

or direction while playback is paused.

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

Thumbnail operations

Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL)

You can display the kind of clips you want to see as thumbnails. You can also set more precisely how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Select the THUMBNAIL screen, and push the

Operation lever (or tilt in the

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

to select item, and push the Operation lever.

THUMBNAIL MODE:

Select the clips to be displayed. ALL: Display all clips. SAME FORMAT: Display all clips of the same format as the

current PB format. MARKER: Display all clips with shot marks. INDEX: Display all clips with indexes.

direction).

INDICATOR:

Set whether or not to display indicator (ON/

OFF). (Factory default setting is ON.) Clip protect display and resume playback display will still appear even if this setting is set to OFF.

DATA DISPLAY:

Select format of clip time display – time code

(TC)/user information (UB)/recording time (TIME)/recording date (DATE)/ recording date and time (DATE & TIME). If recording time (TIME) is selected, the display will be in

theformat“Month-DayTime”.

DATE FORMAT:

Select display order for recording date - yearmonth-date (Y-M-D)/month-date-year (M-DY)/date-month-year (D-M-Y).

This setting will not be reflected in CLIP

PROPERTY.

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

Playback

Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION)

Clips may be deleted or protected.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Select the OPERATION screen, and push the

Operation lever (or tilt in the

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

to select item, and push the Operation lever.

direction).

Protected clips cannot be deleted.• If selecting ALL CLIPS to delete all clips from • the memory, this operation may take some time to complete, depending on the volume of clips to be deleted. Deletion cannot be performed via the remote • control. To abort deletion, press the CANCEL button. • The already deleted clips cannot be restored even if the deletion process is aborted.

INDEX:

YES: Attach indexes to selected clips.

1) Select clip to play, and push the Operation lever at the point for an index to be added.

DELETE:

ALL CLIPS: Delete all clips.

Select whether or not to delete (YES/NO),

and push the Operation lever. SELECT: Delete selected clips.

Select clips with the Operation lever. If

clips are selected with the OPERATION

lever, the selected clips appear within a

red frame. (Repeat this operation to select

multiple clips.) Press the EXEC button to confirm, tilt the

Operation lever in the

select whether or not to delete (YES/NO),

and push the Operation lever. NO: Return to the previous screen.

directions to

2) Select YES on the confirmation screen to attach index.

  •Thepointintheclipatwhichtheindex

will actually be attached will be accurate to within an error of 0.5 seconds.

  •Todeleteindex,selectINDEX→YESin

step

2) Tilt the Operation lever in the

3) Select YES on the confirmation

NO: Return to the previous screen.

It is not possible to add indexes to clips • recorded using a consumer camcorder model. It is not possible to adjust the volume during • index playback.

3 before performing the following.

Select clip to play, tilt the Operation lever in the

direction, and pause the clip.

directions to move the pointer between the points where indexes are attached. Move the pointer to the index to be deleted, and push the Operation lever.

screen.

Thumbnail operations (continued)

CLIP PROTECT:

YES: Protect selected clips. (

  •Cancelprotectionwhentheprotected

( Executing a format of the memory card

NO: Return to the previous screen.

mark will be displayed.)

clip is selected.

mark will disappear.)

(see below) will delete all clips even if they are protected.

Copying clips (COPY)

Clips recorded onto SD cards can be copied onto other SD cards.

Insert the SD card containing the clip you

wish to copy into one of the SD card slots.

Insert the card you wish to copy the clip

onto into the other SD card slot.

Clips cannot be copied if there is not enough • space available on the target card.

Select COPY from OPERATION of the PB

MENU.

Select the type of data to be copied.

VIDEO&PICTURE: Video images and photograph data VIDEO: Video images only PICTURE: Photograph data only

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

Copying PICTURE

ALL SCENES: All scenes SELECT CLIPS: Select scenes.

Select start copy.

Do not open the SD card slot covers or switch the camera off during copy operations.

The copy function will not operate if the • remaining battery capacity is insufficient. Exchange the battery for a charged one, or use the AC adaptor.

Clips recorded with AG-3DA1 cannot be selected for copying in this camera. Clips that cannot be played back in this camera cannot be selected as well. However, pictures that cannot be played back in this camera can be selected and copied.

Select copy method.

Copying VIDEO

ALL CLIPS: All scenes SELECT CLIPS: Select scenes. SAME FORMAT: Scenes of the same format as the current PB

format INDEX: Scenes with INDEX input MARK: Scenes with scene MARK input

Playback

38Thumbnail operations (continued)

Format card and check clip and card information (CARD FUNCTIONS)

SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and clip and SD Memory Card information can be checked.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Select CARD FUNCTIONS, and push the

Operation lever (or tilt in the

direction).

Tilt the Operation lever in the directions

to select item, and push the Operation lever.

CARD FORMAT:

Insert card to be formatted into the camera.• SD Memory Card will be formatted.•

Proceeding will delete the entire data,

including videos and picture data, from the card.

Select whether or not to format (YES/NO),

and push the Operation lever.

CARD STATUS:

Display SD Memory Card information.

(Next page)

CLIP PROPERTY:

Display information of selected clip.

(Next page) Tilt the Operation lever in the • to display information from previous or subsequent clips.

directions

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

SD Memory Card information screen

1 2

Clip information screen

USED SPACE :

Used space

2 FREE SPACE :

Available space

Clip number

1 2 Thumbnail (Thumbnail screen: Page 29) 3 Clip information

Displays data attached to the clip. START TC: Time code value at start of

START UB: User information value at

DATE/TIME: Date of recording at time at

TIME ZONE: Displays time zone. DURATION: Clip length FORMAT: Recording format

Clip meta data•

Press the EXEC button while the clip

information screen is being displayed to display more detailed information, including video and audio formats, and information about the videographer, etc. Tilt the Operation lever in the to verify the desired information. (Please see page 22 for more information on clip metadata.)

recording

start of recording

directions

Playback

Useful playback functions

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

Fast forward/rewind

Tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind) or

(fast forward) direction during playback (or press the SEARCH buttons on the remote control).

Clip will play forwards/backwards at approximately 10 times the normal speed. Repeat the operation to play the clip forwards/ backwards at approximately 20 times the normal speed.

Camera or Remote control

To return to normal playback, tilt the Operation lever in the button on the remote control).

The screen will return to the thumbnail display • after the playback of the last clip is completed during fast forward playback. The screen will pause at the first clip after the • fast rewind playback of the first clip is completed. No audio will be played during fast forward or • rewind playback.

direction (play) (or press the PLAY

Next/previous clip

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction

during playback to pause the clip (or press the PAUSE button on the remote control).

Tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind) or

(fast forward) direction during playback (or press the SKIP buttons on the remote control).

Camera or Remote control

Useful playback functions (continued)

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

VOL

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PUSH-ENTER

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

VOL

PUSH-ENTER

+–

AUDIO MON

EXEC

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

VOL

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

VOL

Frame-by-frame playback

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction

during playback to pause the clip (or press the PAUSE button on the remote control).

Press the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons (or

press the STILL ADV buttons on the remote control).

Hold down to continuously advance frame by • frame until the button is released. Hold down the STILL ADV button on the • remote control to continuously advance frame by frame. Press the PAUSE button to cancel.

Camera or Remote control

When the + button is pressed, the images are advanced in the forward direction, and when the

- button is pressed, they are advanced in the reverse direction at half-second intervals. To return to normal playback, tilt the Operation lever in the

direction (play) (or press the PLAY

button on the remote control).

Adjust volume

The volume of audio output from the

internal speaker and headphone jack can be adjusted with the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons during playback.

Press the ZOOM/VOL buttons if using the remote control.

Viewing images on a television

You can view the images on a television if you connect the unit to a television set using an AV cable (not included) or HDMI cable (not included).

Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set.

(Page 42)

Start playback.

To show the information that appears on the • viewfinder and LCD on a television, press the EXT. DISPLAY button on the remote control. Press the EXT. DISPLAY button again to clear the display.

Checking the date and time

Press the DATE/TIME button on the remote control to show the date and time of shooting on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. The display changes as follows each time you press the button.

Time

Date

Time and Date

No display

Camera or Remote control

PlaybackEditing

Connecting external units

Headphones

3.5-mm stereo mini jack

Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected.•

External microphone

Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G

NPUT1 or INPUT2

When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder • and microphone holder adaptor. When attaching the microphone holder and the microphone holder adaptor, be sure to tighten the screws • firmly even though you might hear a squeaking sound. The microphone holder mounting position is provided at two locations, namely in the handle and on • top of the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 terminals. If the microphone holder is mounted on the handle, the microphone may be captured if a wide-angle lens is used. Select the mounting location after checking the images. When wiring the microphone cable, use either the cable clamper of the microphone holder adaptor, or • the included cable clamper.

4 mm

Cable clamper

Microphone holder

Microphone holder adaptor

12 mm

6 mm

Connecting external units (continued)

USB 2.0

Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)

Computer

USB connection cable (optional)

Mini-B

For details on the computer’s conditions and other factors, see page 44.•

Use a double-shielded USB connection cable with a maximum length of three meters. •

TV/Monitor

Only the output signals from the camera are shown.

HDMI cable (optional)

Video cable

BNC cable (optional)

(optional)

Audio cable (optional) White: CH1 (left channel) sound Red: CH2 (right channel) sound

TV/Monitor

Connect these cables to the terminals on the television.

Editing

When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect to the ■ input terminals of the external device.

Use a double-shielded HDMI cable (not included). • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.• This product is not compatible with VIERA Link.•

Limitations of image output

■

When using SDIOUT output, side LCD and EVF cannot be operated simultaneously. In order to perform • simultaneous operation, set the SDI OUT on the settings menu AV IN/OUT SETUP to OFF. When the EVF MODE on the settings menu DISPLAY SETUP is set to AUTO, EVF disappears upon opening/ closing of the LCD. No HDMI output is performed when REC FORMAT is set to 1080/24p and SDI 24Ps is set to ON. • When SDI&HDMI OUT SEL is set to DOWNCONV, SIDE CROP is disabled in the DOWNCON MODE • settings, and SQUEEZE is enabled automatically. Some displays, such as time code display and audio level meter display may not be visible on the videos • output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.

Nonlinear editing

Non-linear editing of video data on SD Memory Cards can be performed by connecting the camera via the USB connection cable to a computer for editing. (As for connection, refer to page 42) Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.

The following conditions are necessary for USB connection.

PC with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or • Windows 7; or Macintosh with Intel CPU (Intel Mac) USB 2.0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class) • compatibility (not compatible with USB 1.1) Only connect to one computer at a time.• Camera cannot be operated if a hub or other • device is connected between the camera and computer.

When copying files from the camera to a • computer, be careful to ensure that files are not accidentally overwritten. For more details, please refer to your • computer editing software’s operating instructions. When changing cards, always ensure that • the access lamp is not flashing and that the card is not currently being accessed. Camera functions cannot be used when the • camera is connected to a computer.

Alwaysperform“safehardwareremoval”•

when disconnecting the cable. The data on the SD Memory Card cannot be • accessed when the SD Memory Card slot cover is open.

Turn the camera’s power off.

Insert the SD Memory Card, and move the

POWER switch to ON.

Connect the camera to the computer with

the USB connection cable.

Turn the computer’s power on before connecting.

Select ‘PC’

Dubbing can be performed to a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, etc. by selecting ‘RECORDER’.

Perform non-linear editing on the computer.

The contents of the SD Memory Card will appear as a removable disk icon within My Computer or the desktop on the computer screen. (Page 73) (Example) Windows

Removable disk (E:)

(Example) Macintosh

NO NAME

If the camera cannot be correctly recognized • by the computer, this may be able to be remedied by one of the following methods.

Turn the power of the camera and the ā computer off and back on again. Remove the SD Memory Card from the ā camera and reinsert it. Connect to a different USB terminal on the ā

computer. If you are using an SDXC memory card, • some personal computers may not recognize the data. Make sure your personal computer supports SDXC cards.

Screen displays

4 7

9 6

10 12 13

Regular displays

1 Time code display

Each time you press the COUNTER button, the display switches over to the following data (or no indication).

COUNTER:

Counter value Displayed when TOTAL is selected from

the REC COUNTER item in the DISPLAY SETUP screen of MENU settings.

CLIP:

CLIP counter value for respective clip Displayed when REC COUNTER item on

settings menu DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to CLIP.

During playback, the time code display ā is automatically set to CLIP, and the time code is counted from a value of 0:00:00 for each clip.

TC:

Time code value. When the time code value could not be read

correctly from the SD Memory Card, [TC∗] is displayed.

UB:

User information When user information could not be read

correctly from the SD Memory Card, [UB∗] is displayed.

2 Media information display

Displays basic information about inserted SD memory cards. Information regarding slot 1 is displayed above, and information regarding slot 2 is displayed below.

: Recording possible (White)

Displayed in green if used for recording. ā

Card is write-protected : Recording not possible : Card is full

Recording may be possible in some cases ā even when this icon is displayed. Depending on the memory size and ā type of the SD Memory Card used, the icon may not be displayed even when the card’s memory becomes full during shooting, and the shooting is stopped.

: Playback-only

SD Memory Cards already containing 1,000

or more clips may be used for playback

only. : Accessing card : No card inserted

Flashes red. ā

3 Media capacity display

Displays remaining capacity for recording frame rate set in the REC FORMAT item on the settings menu SCENE FILE screen. Not displayed during PB mode.

Time displayed is a guideline only.• The remaining capacity of the slot 2 is also • displayed here.

4 Recording format display (Page 51)

5 Information display

Following information is displayed depending on the situation.

Performance of the auto white balance or the • auto black balance Warning (Page 48)• The ND filter recommended under the • prevailing shooting conditions is displayed.

Displays Editing

Screen displays (continued)

The AWB error message (LOW LIGHT / • LEVEL OVER) is displayed. (Page 42 of Vol.1) The functions allocated to the USER buttons • are displayed while you hold down the DISP/ MODE CHK button.

6 Microphone level automatic control display

Appears when in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you

haveselected“ON”.

7 Marker luminance display

When markers are displayed, the brightness level around the center of the screen is

indicatedas0%to99%.“99%↑”appearsifthe

percentage is over 99.

When the AREA Y-GET function is operating, • the brightness level around the center of the AREA frame is displayed.

8 Date and time display

mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss

9 Frame rate display

Displays recording frame rate. Not displayed when set to 1080/60i.

Shutter speed

The shutter speed is displayed here.

11 Audio level meter display (Page 18)

12 Auto iris control display

STD: Standard auto-iris control SPOT: BACK

13 Iris display

Displays F value. The STEP of the display value differs depending on the lens.

14 Zoom position display

The zoom poison is displayed with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom). The unit can be switched to mm in the ZOOM & FOCUS item of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. The focus position display does not move linearly.

display

Auto iris control for spotlight

: Auto iris control for backlight

compensation

Month

Day of the month

Year: 2001 - 2039

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

15 Focus control information display

Displays the focus control information with 99 - 00. In the auto focus mode, AF appears. In the manual focus mode, MF appears. The units can be switched between feet and m in the ZOOM & FOCUS item of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. The focus position display does not move linearly.

16 ND filter display

ND filter selected is displayed.

17 Gain display

Displays the gain value of the image amplifier configured. (During the auto mode, AGC is displayed.)

18 AWB information display

Displays the information of white balance. ATW: When ATW is set P3.2K/P5.6K/VAR Ach/Bch: In the case of A/B LOCK: When ATW is locked

19 Marker display

During shooting, pressing the ZEBRA button once or twice will display the marker.

20 Optical Image Stabilizer

Displayed when Optical Image Stabilizer is ON.

21 Scene filename display (Page 19)

22 Remaining battery capacity display

When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, the remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes. Time remaining will be displayed after a brief pause.

The battery display will change •

as battery capacity decreases. will be displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are remaining, and battery is empty.

: In the case of preset

display

→ → → →

will flash when the

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Displays

PRE-REC

Main warning displays

The main warning displays appearing on the LCD monitor or viewfinder are listed below. If a warning display is not listed, check carefully the message displayed.

C ■

CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA.

No use is possible because the standard for the

data is different.

CANNOT DELETE.

Clip cannot be deleted.

CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON

Clip cannot be deleted.

CANNOT PLAY.

No playback is possible.

CANNOT PLAY WITH THIS BUTTON

No playback is possible.

CANNOT RECORD PH MODE AND HA MODE INTO THIS CARD.

This card cannot be recorded to in PH mode or

HA mode.

CANNOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF CLIPS HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT.

The maximum number of clips has been reached

and no further clips can be recorded.

CANNOT SET THE NUMBER OF INDEXES HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT.

No further indexes can be set because the

number of indexes will exceed the maximum limit.

CANNOT SET PRE-REC, CARD CAPACITY TOO LOW.

PRE-REC cannot be set as the remaining card

capacity is low.

CARD DOOR OPENED.

The card door is open.

CARD ERROR. PLEASE REFORMAT.

Formatting has failed. The card needs to be

reformatted.

CARD FULL.

The card is full.

CHECK CARD.

Please check the card.

If an SD memory card that has been used before

in another device or personal computer is used for the first time in this camera-recorder, CHECK CARD is displayed, and all operations may be disabled. In such a case, perform the following:

1 Remove the SD memory card from the unit

and insert it again. (Page 38 of Vol.1) The unit recognizes the SD memory card and cancels the CHECK CARD display.

2 If the CHECK CARD display is not canceled

even after removing and inserting the SD memory card several times, check the contents of the card on a personal computer, and erase the entire data.

3 Format the SD memory card in the unit. (Page

36 of Vol.1)

If the data on the card cannot be either read or

erased on a personal computer, the SD memory card may be corrupted. Use another SD memory card.

CHECK USB CABLE.

Please connect the camera-recorder to a PC.

CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED.

An error has been detected in the control

information.

D ■

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

When switching from one mode to another,

disconnect the USB connection cable.

I ■

INCOMPATIBLE CARD. PLEASE CHECK CARD.

This card may have been formatted in a format

with different system frequency. Check the card.

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Panasonic ag-af100a operating instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read this first!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)

Contents

Outline of operations

Please read before use

Lenses compatible with this camera

Lens attachment and detachment

SD Memory Cards compatible with this product

(SD speed class 4)

(SD speed class 6)

Operating precautions

Precaution for use

Accessories

Optional accessories

Description of parts

Left side

Right side and rear side

Left side and front side

Remote control

Recharging the battery

Recharging

Power sources

Using the battery

Using the AC adaptor

Adjusting the hand strap

Attaching/detaching the handle

Attaching/detaching the grip

The remote control

Insert the battery

Remote control usable range

Turn on/off the camera

Tally lamp

Viewfinder

Using the viewfinder

Using the LCD

Emphasizing outlines

Adjusting the screen display

Changing backlight brightness

Setting the calendar

Basic shooting operations

Preparing for recording

Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)

SD Memory Card access lamp

Formatting SD Memory Cards

Selecting a slot

SD Memory Card recording times

Removing SD Memory Card

Protecting SD Memory Cards

Repairing SD Memory Cards

Basic operations of the camera

Manual focusing

Using focus assist

Iris adjustments

Adjusting the gain

Light intensity adjustments

Adjusting the white balance

Using the setup menus

Using the menus

Setup menu structure

Menu

Specifications

Contents

Shooting in progressive mode

Shooting techniques for different targets

Self-portrait shooting

Zebra pattern

Marker

Checking and displaying shooting status

PRE REC

Relay function

Variable frame rate (VFR)

Shooting using the FUNCTION knob

Optical Image Stabilizer

Adding effects to images

Using the USER buttons