Panasonic AG-AF100P User Manual

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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

Ao Ae Bo BeCoCe DoDe Eo Ee Fo Fe GoGeHo He Io Ie Jo Je

A B C D E F G H I J

30 P

60 i

A B C D E F G H

Ao Ae Bo BeBoCeCoDeDoDe Eo Ee FoFe FoGeGoHeHoHe

24 P

60 i

Ao Ae Bo BeCoCe DoDe Eo Ee Fo Fe GoGeHo He Io Ie Jo Je

A B C D E F G H I J

25 P

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

(Continued on the next page)

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.

(Continued on the next page)

Displays

N ■

NO CARD

No card is inserted.

NOW ACCESSING. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD.

Card is currently being accessed. Please do not

remove the card.

R ■

REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING.

Video recording has been stopped. Data is now

being written to the card.

REPAIR CLIP?

Do you wish to repair clips now?

S ■

SD CARD FORMAT? YES NO

Do you wish to format the SD Memory Card

now? Yes/No

SET DATE AND TIME

Set the date and time.

■

THE CLIP IS PROTECTED. PLEASE CANCEL PROTECTION.

The clip is protected. Please cancel the

protection.

THE RECORDING IS STOPPED (OVER THE LIMITATION)

Recording will stop. (Continuous recording for 12

hours)

THE TC MODE IS CHANGED TO "NDF"

NDF is selected as the TC MODE setting.

THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.

This battery cannot be used.

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.

The card cannot be used for video recording.

THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.

An error has been detected in the thumbnail

information.

U ■

UNABLE TO FORMAT.

The card cannot be formatted.

W ■

WRITE PROTECT

The card is write-protected.

Error displays

The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in the camera or the SD Memory Card. If the problem is not solved by switching the power off and back on again, either change the card in accordance with the instructions displayed, or consult the place of purchase.

■

CANNOT RECORD

Displayed when an error has occurred during

recording.

R ■

REC WARNING

Displayed when an error has occurred during

recording. Start the recording again. If the message appears again, please consult the place of purchase.

Please switch the power off if the message • continues to appear. Please try inserting a different card if the • message appears again after restarting recording.

S ■

SYSTEM ERROR TURN POWER OFF

Displayed when an error has occurred in the

system. Switch the power off and back on again.

If this error is displayed when accessing the • SD Memory Card, such as when deleting a clip, the SD Memory Card may be damaged. Please replace it with a new SD Memory Card. If this error is displayed when repairing the • SD Memory Card, please use the AVCCAM Restorer content repair software (Page 38 of Vol.1).

W ■

WARNING

Displayed when an error has occurred with the

camera itself. Start the recording again. FOCUS NG (error with focus operation) PSD NG (error with jitter detection)

Screen displays (continued)

Setting the DISPLAY items

Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 60)

Displays

1 Time code display

2 Media information display

3 Media capacity display

4 Recording format display

5 Information display — — — — —

6 Microphone level automatic control

display

7 Date and time display

8 Frame rate display

9 Shutter speed display

10 Audio level meter display

11 Auto iris control display

12 Iris display

13 Zoom position display

14 Focus control information display

15 ND filter display

16 Gain display

17 AWB information display

18 Marker display — — — — —

19 Optical Image Stabilizer display

20 Scene filename display

21 Remaining battery capacity display

22 Monitor audio level display — — — — —

MODE CHK

(Hold down DISP/

MODE CHK button)

DISPLAY

— — — —

∗4

: Displayed x: Not displayed —: Displayed depending on other settings

OTHER DISPLAY settings

ALL PARTIAL OFF

— — —

x x

— — —

∗1

— — —

x x

∗2

∗3

x x

The item in

in the MODE CHECK space appears when you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK button. The item in

∗1

Not displayed when frame rate is set to 60i/50i.

∗2

0 dB is not displayed.

∗3

Only preset 3.2K, 5.6K and VAR are displayed.

∗4

If the date and time display appear simultaneously, they may not be removed even by pressing the

in the DISPLAY space disappears when you press the DISP/MODE CHK button.

DISP/MODE CHK button.

Setup menu list

SCENE FILE screen

Item

SCENE SELECT

OPERATION TYPE

REC FORMAT (Camera)

VFR MODE (Camera)

FRAME RATE (Camera)

SYNCRO SCAN

Display

mode

(Camera)

Description of settings

Selects the settings (SCENE FILES) according to the variety of shooting circumstances. You can read, save, and initialize these settings from MENU - SCENE FILE LOAD / SAVE / INIT.

F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6

Switches the shutter and frame rate operation to video type or film type.

FILM CAM:

VIDEO CAM:

Selects the recording format. When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz PH 1080/24P and PH 720/24P represent native recording.

PH 1080/60i, PH 1080/30P, PH 1080/24P, PH 720/60P, PH 720/30P, PH 720/24P, HA 1080/60i, HE 1080/60i

When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz

PH 1080/50i, PH 1080/25P, PH 720/50P, PH 720/25P, HA 1080/50i, HE 1080/50i

ON: Enables the VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode. OFF

Functions only when REC FORMAT is set to 1080/24P, 1080/30P, or 1080/25P. Functions only when OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM Does not function when SDI 24PsF is set to ON. Audio cannot be recorded when VFR MODE = ON.

Sets the FRAME RATE. Operates only when OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM. You can make the settings from SHUTR/F.RATE on the rear side of the camera also. When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

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

When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz

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

Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc.

Holding the OPERATION lever toward the at a faster rate. When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM and SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

VFR operation is enabled. SLOW shutter speeds are disabled. SYNCHROSCAN is displayed as an angle. Gain is displayed as ISO.

VFR operation is disabled. SLOW shutter speeds are enabled.

SYNCROSCAN is displayed as 1/n. Gain is displayed as dB.

Disables the VFR mode.

or will cause the values to change

60P/60i: •

1/60.0…1/250.6

30P: •

1/30.0…1/48.0…1/250.6

24P: •

1/24.0…1/48.0…1/250.6

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM and SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

50P/50i: •

1/50.0…1/250.0

25P: •

1/25.0…1/48.0…1/250.0

WhenOPERATIONTYPE=FILMCAM,“deg(angle)”Display

10.0d…172.8d…180.0d…360.0d (0.5d/div)

indicates the factory setting.

DisplaysMenu

Setup menu list (continued)

SCENE FILE screen (continued)

Item

DETAIL LEVEL

V DETAIL LEVEL

DETAIL CORING

CHROMA LEVEL

CHROMA PHASE

COLOR TEMP Ach

COLOR TEMP Bch

MASTER PED

A.IRIS LEVEL

DRS

GAMMA

KNEE

Display

mode

(Camera)

Description of settings

Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical directions).

-7…0…+7

Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction.

-7…0…+7

Adjusts the level of noise reduction of the detail signal. Set to – for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly. Set to + to reduce noise.

-7…0…+7

Adjusts the chroma level.

-7…0…+7

Adjusts the chroma level.

-7…0…+7

Make fine adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance Ach adjustment).

-7…0…+7

Make fine adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance Bch adjustment).

-7…0…+7

Adjusts the master pedestal (black level of the image) as the basis for images.

-15…0…+15

Sets the desired AUTO IRIS level.

-6…0…+6

Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. It enables the dynamic range to be expanded by compressing the level of the video signals in the highbrightness areas where overexposure results during normal shooting. OFF, 1, 2, 3

The higher the number of the setting, the higher the compression level of the • high-brightness areas. The higher the number of the setting, the greater the interference in darker areas.•

Selects the gamma curves.

HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. LOW: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a gentle

SD NORM: HIGH:

B.PRESS: Makes the contrast sharper than LOW. CINE-LIKE D: CINE-LIKE V:

When you select CINE-LIKE gamma, we recommend setting the lens aperture • lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) for optimal results.

To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through the image pickup device.

AUTO: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals. LOW: Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%) MID: Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%) HIGH: High setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%)

Not available when a DRS value is set, or when GAMMA is set to CINE-LIKE. •

incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens. This is the normal video setting carried over from the DVX100 series. Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the gamma curve that has a sharp incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast softens.

Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images.

Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images with

emphasized contrast.

indicates the factory setting.

SCENE FILE screen (continued)

Item

MATRIX

SKIN TONE DTL

B/W MODE

CARD READ

CARD WRITE

LOAD/SAVE/ INIT

NAME EDIT

Display

mode

(Camera)

Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting.

NORM1: NORM2: Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM1 mode. FLUO: Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors. CINE-LIKE: Suitable for cinema-like images.

Switches skin tone details ON or OFF. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details and soften the skin tone.

ON, OFF

Selects the black and white shooting function. All recorded and output video signals are converted to black and white. Color temperature adjustment modes, such as AWB, operate even when the B/W MODE is ON and affect the black and white images. It is recommended that you set the B/W MODE to ON after adjusting and checking the white balance when the B/W MODE is OFF.

ON, OFF

Reads scene files from the SD Memory Card.

Slot1: Reads scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) saved on the SD Memory

Slot2: Reads scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) saved on the SD Memory

NO: Returns to the previous screen.

Saves scene files on the SD Memory Card.

Slot1: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) on the

Slot2: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) on the

NO: Returns to the previous screen.

LOAD: Loads the scene file settings saved by this camera. SAVE: Saves the updated scene file settings. INITIALIZE: Returns the settings of the scene file selected from the SCENE

NO: Returns to the previous screen.

Edits the name of the scene file selected from the MENU/SCENE FILE/SCENE SELECT.

YES, NO

Description of settings

Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp.

Card of Slot 1 after selecting the setting values.

Card of Slot 2 after selecting the setting values.

SD Memory Card of Slot 1.

SD Memory Card of Slot 2.

FILE item to factory settings.

indicates the factory setting.

SW MODE screen

Item

FUNCTION KNOB

Display

mode

(Camera)

Description of settings

Sets the function assigned to the AREA operation of the FUNCTION KNOB.

INH: No function is assigned. FOCUS: AUTO FOCUS / FOCUS BAR function IRIS: AUTO IRIS / IRIS METER function YGET: YGET (Luminance measurement) function FOCUS/IRIS: Simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS described above FOCUS/YGET: Simultaneous operation of FOCUS and YGET described above

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

SW MODE screen (continued)

Item

LOW GAIN

MID GAIN

HIGH GAIN

ATW

IRIS DIAL

Display

mode

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

Sets the gain value assigned to the L position of the GAIN switch. When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000, ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB

Sets the gain value assigned to the M position of the GAIN switch. When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000, ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB

Sets the gain value assigned to the H position of the GAIN switch. When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000, ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB

Sets the operation of the ATW (Auto Tracking White) function assigned to the WHITE BAL switch. When the ATW function is allocated to the USER button, the operation remains effective.

Ach: Bch: Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B. PRST: Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST. OFF: Deactivates the ATW function.

Sets the rotation direction and aperture control of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS mode)

DOWN OPEN: UP OPEN: The aperture opens when the IRIS dial is turned upward.

Description of settings

Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.

The aperture opens when the IRIS dial is turned downward.

indicates the factory setting.

SW MODE screen (continued)

Item

USER1 SW

USER2 SW

USER3 SW

WFM

S/S SW INH

FACE FRAMING

Display

mode

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

Sets the function assigned to the USER1 button.

INH:

No function is assigned

REC CHECK FACE DETECT

FA: Displays the edges in red. (Only for LCD/EVF) During

CAPTURE:

ATW: Switches the ATW function ON or OFF. ATW LOCK:

SHOT MARK:

INDEX: Index recording (Page 13) Takes effect during recording. LAST CLIP:

After recording, clips cannot be deleted by switching to PB or PC mode, by • changing the recording format, or by turning off the camera.

BACKLIGHT SPOTLIGHT: Switches auto iris control ON or OFF for the spotlight. BLACKFADE WHITEFADE:

Assign a function to the USER2 button. The setting contents are the same as USER1.

ATW LOCK

Assign a function to the USER3 button. The setting contents are the same as USER1.

REC CHECK

Switches the waveform display that appears when the WFM button is pressed.

WAVE: Displays as a waveform. VECTER: Displays as a vector. WAVE/VECTOR: Each time the button is pressed, the setting changes in the

1: Disables the START/STOP1 SW. 2: Disables the START/STOP2 SW. NO: Does not disable any switch. Use to prevent erroneous operation of the

unnecessary START/STOP SW.

Frames the faces detected during operation of the FACE DETECT function with the USER SW. The maximum number of detected frames is 15, and faces bigger and closer to the center of the screen are given priority.

OFF: Frames are not displayed. PRIMARY: Only the high-priority frames are displayed. ALL: Cannot be set when you are using INTERVAL REC.

Description of settings

: Performs recording check.

: This is the face detection function. Performs the AUTO IRIS /

AUTO FOCUS operation centering around the detected face. Enabled when both focus control and iris control are set to auto.

operation, the LCD/EVF borders are displayed in red.

Records still images. Does not operate during movie recording

and when the PRE REC function is in use.

Fixes the white balance value when the button is pressed

during ATW. Press again to perform ATW.

Shot mark recording. (Page 13) Takes effect during recording,

thumbnail display, and clip display.

Deletes the last recorded clip. (Page 13)

: Auto iris control for the backlight compensation.

: Blackfade (Page 11)

Whitefade (Page 11)

followingorder:OFF→WAVE→VECTOR→OFF.

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item

PREREC MODE

INTERVAL REC

RELAY REC

PH AUDIO MODE

MIC ALC

MIC GAIN1

MIC GAIN2

Display

mode

(Camera)

Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF.

ON: Enables PRE REC function. OFF: Disables PRE REC function.

TCG is set to FREE RUN.• Cannot be set when you are using INTERVAL REC.•

Scenes moving slowly over a long period of time are recorded as short movies by providing a recording interval. One frame is recorded in each recording time period that has been set, and 24 frames (PAL 25 frames) form a one-second video. When you set INTERVAL REC, the following items are set automatically: PH Mode 1080/24P (When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94)

TC RECRUN Fixed to NDF• Audio recording is not performed. •

OFF, 1SECOND, 10SECONDS, 30SECONDS, 1MINUTE, 2MINUTES

ON: Relay recording performed. When the SD card used for recording has

OFF: Relay recording not performed. Recording stops when the target SD

Selects the format of audio recording when REC FORMAT = PH.

LPCM: Recording is performed in uncompressed LPCM. AC3: Recording is performed in Dolby AC3 format.

Fixed to AC3 for other than the PH mode.• If LPCM is set, playback is not possible in our previous models, such as AG-• HMR10.

ON: Enables mic level auto control. OFF: Disables mic level auto control.

Audio distortion can be reduced at high input levels. To adjust the recording level of audio signals (regardless of this setting), use the AUDIO control knobs.

Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 1 terminal.

-50dB, -60dB

Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 2 terminal.

-50dB, -60dB

Description of settings

1080/25P (When SYSTEM FREQ = 50)

no remaining space, recording continues in another SD card if an SD card that can be used for recording is inserted in another SD card slot.

card has no remaining space.

indicates the factory setting.

TC/UB SETUP screen

Item

TC MODE

TCG

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

EXT TC LINK

Display

mode

(Camera)

Description of settings

Selects the correction mode of the internal time code when the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded.

DF: Uses the drop frame mode. NDF: Uses the non-drop frame mode.

TC MODE is automatically set to NDF when you set recording frame rate of • recording format to 24P. Takes effect only when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz. PH 1080/24P and PH • 720/24P represent native recording.

Sets the mode in which you advance the internal time code generator. FREE RUN: The time code is advanced regardless of the operation mode. A

slight time error may occur when switching to PB mode if the frame rate is set to 24P.

REC RUN: The time code is advanced only when recording.

Sets the initial time code. Set the frame value to 0 or a multiple of 4 when you set recording frame rate of recording format to 24P. If any other value is set, the recorded time code will mismatch.

YES, NO

Sets the user information.

YES, NO

Synchronizes the initial time code value during multi-camera shooting. (SLAVE camera time codes are synchronized to the master internal TCG value.

MASTER: Sets the mode to master mode. SLAVE: Sets the mode to slave mode. When the COUNTER RESET/TC

SET button is pressed, input time codes are synchronized to the internal TCG.

NO: Returns to the previous screen.

MASTER and SLAVE mode settings are in effect only when this menu is open. • When the menu is closed, EXT TC LINK is automatically canceled.

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen

Item

SDI & HDMI OUT SEL

SDI OUT

SDI 24PsF

SDI EDH

DOWNCON MODE

HP MODE

TEST TONE

VIDEO SETUP

AUDIO OUT

Display

mode

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

Sets the output video format of the SDI&HDMI OUT terminal.

1080i/720P: Output at the resolution set in REC FORMAT. DOWNCONV: SDI is output at 480i, while HDMI is output at 480p. (When

Sets the video output from the SDI terminal.

ON: Video is output from SDI OUT. At this point, simultaneous LCD display

OFF: No video is output from SDI OUT.

Sets the video format output from SDI OUT to 24PsF.

ON: Operates only when REC FORMAT = 1080 24p. Does not operate

OFF: SDI output is in the 1080 60i format.

This item is not available when SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz.•

Sets superimposition of EDH on to the SDI output during SD SDI output.

ON: Superimposes EDH. OFF: Does not superimpose EDH.

Switches down-conversion output mode.

SIDE CROP:

LETTER BOX:

SQUEEZE: Squeeze mode (Squeezes images horizontally.

Selects the sound heard from the headphones.

LIVE: The sound input from the microphone is output as is. This setting is

RECORDING: The sound in the status to be recorded (the sound synchronized with the

Sets test tone output to channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 when BARS setting is ON.

ON: Outputs the test tone. OFF: Does not output the test tone.

Sets the setup level of video signals.

0%: VIDEO OUT terminal output and recording setup levels will both be set

7.5%A: VIDEO OUT terminal output setup level will be set to 7.5%, while

This item is not available when SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz.•

Sets the audio signals to output from the AUDIO OUT terminal (A/V OUT).

CH1/CH2: CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals CH1: CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CH2 terminal = CH1 signals CH2: CH1 terminal = CH2 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals

When an SD Memory Card containing 5.1 channel content recorded on another • equipment is played back on the camera, it is down-mixed to 2 channels when output through the AUDIO OUT and headphone terminals.

Description of settings

SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94) SDI is output at 576i, while HDMI is output at 576p. (When SYSTEM FREQ = 50)

and EVF display is not supported. Close the LCD monitor when using EVF.

during VFR operation (when the recording format is other than 24p). The HDMI output stops during 24Psf output.

Side-crop mode (Crops the left and right edges.) Images may

extend beyond the boundaries of the screen and be partially unable to be seen when outputting from the +H227A/V terminal or SDI OUT terminal (during DOWNCONV), or the HDMI terminal (during DOWNCONV).

Letterbox mode (Adds black bands at the top and bottom of the

image.

selected when delays in the sound are annoying.

images) is output.

to 0%.

recording setup level will be set to 0%.

indicates the factory setting.

DISPLAY SETUP screen

Item

ZEBRA DETECT 1

ZEBRA DETECT 2

Y GET MARKER

SAFETY ZONE

CENTER MARKER

FOCUS BAR

REC COUNTER

VIDEO OUT OSD

IRIS METER

DATE/TIME

DATE FORMAT

Display

mode

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

Description of settings

Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.

50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%

Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.

50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%

Sets the display of the marker used for displaying the luminance level to ON or OFF. Select ON to display the marker by pressing the ZEBRA button.

ON, OFF

Sets the SAFETY ZONE.

90%: 90% display at 16:9 4:3: 100% display at 4:3 14:9: 100% display at 14:9

1.85:1: 100% display t 1.85:1 2:1: 100% display at 2:1

2.35:1: 2.35:1 cinemascope display GRID: 16:9 angular field of view with nine grid lines OFF: The SAFETY ZONE is not displayed.

Sets the CENTER MARKER. Select ON to display the CENTER MARKER.

ON, OFF

Sets the FOCUS ASSIST bar display to ON or OFF. Select ON to display the FOCUS ASSIST bar.

ON, OFF

Selects counter operation during recording. TOTAL: The count continues to increase until the COUNTER RESET button is

pressed to reset it.

CLIP: Resets the counter at start of recording and counts the time of each

recording session.

In the PB mode, the operation is always in CLIP mode. •

Select ON to output the information displayed on the screen together with the signals from the VIDEO OUT jack.

ON, OFF

Some items are not output from the A/V terminal.•

Sets the display of the IRIS METER. ON: As regards the brightness of the image, displays the difference with

respect to the optimum value judged by the camera. The bar appears on the right: The image is too bright. The bar appears on the left:: The image is too dark.

OFF: The IRIS METER is not displayed.

Sets whether to display the date and time on the screen and whether to output from the VIDEO OUT jack.

OFF: The date and time are not displayed. TIME: The time is displayed. DATE: The date is displayed. TIME & DATE: The date and time are displayed.

Changes the style of displaying the year, month, and day.

Y-M-D: Year/Month/Day M-D-Y: Month/Day/Year D-M-Y: Day/Month/Year

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued)

Item

LEVEL METER

ZOOM & FOCUS

CARD & BATTERY

OTHER DISPLAY

LCD BACKLIGHT

LCD SET

EVF SET

SELF SHOOT

EVF MODE

EVF COLOR

Display

mode

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

Description of settings

Select ON to display the audio level meter.

ON, OFF

Selects the unit of zoom and focus values.

OFF, NUMBER, mm/m, mm/feet

Use the mm/feet or mm/m display only as a general guideline because it is not • entirely accurate. When you are using a lens that has no communication connection between • the camera and lens through the use of a mount adaptor, the zoom and focus values are not displayed.

Select ON to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and remaining battery charge.

ON, OFF

Select how much information to display on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

OFF, PARTIAL, ALL

Adjusts the backlight of the LCD monitor.

+1, 0, - 1, - 2, - 3 +1: The backlight becomes brighter.

- 3: The backlight becomes the darkest.

Adjusts the display level of images on the LCD monitor. BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST

Adjusts the display level of images on the viewfinder. BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST

Selects the LCD mirror mode for self-portrait shooting. Selecting MIRROR displays the left and right side of the LCD monitor image inverted during self-portrait shooting.

NORMAL, MIRROR

Switches the screen display of images.

AUTO: If you open the LCD monitor, images on the viewfinder disappear. ON: Images are always displayed on the viewfinder.

When SDI OUT = ON, regardless of this item, AUTO settings are operated • forcibly.

EVF COLOR (Camera) Switches viewfinder images to color or black and white.

ON: Color OFF: Black and white

indicates the factory setting.

CARD FUNCTIONS screen

Item

CARD FORMAT

CARD STATUS

CLIP PROPERTY

Display

mode

(Camera) (PB)

(PB)

Formats the SD Memory Card.

Slot1: Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 1. Slot2: Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 2. NO: Returns to the previous screen.

Displays the SD Memory Card status.

Slot1: Displays the information about the SD Card inserted in Slot 1. Slot2: Displays the information about the SD Card inserted in Slot 2. NO: Returns to the previous screen.

Displays information about the selected clip.

YES: Displays clip information. NO: Returns to the previous screen.

USER FILE screen

Description of settings

Item

CARD READ

CARD WRITE

LOAD/SAVE/ INIT

Display

mode

(Camera) (PB)

Description of settings

Reads the user files saved on the SD Memory Card.

Slot1: Reads the user files from the SD Card inserted in Slot 1. Slot2: Reads the user files from the SD Card inserted in Slot 2. NO: Returns to the previous screen.

Saves the user files on the SD Memory Card. You can also add a title to the saved files.

Slot1: Saves the user files on the SD Card inserted in Slot 1. Slot2: Saves the user files on the SD Card inserted in Slot 2. NO: Returns to the previous screen.

LOAD: Loads the settings in a previously stored user file. SAVE: Saves the updated user file settings. INIT: Returns the settings in the user file to factory settings. NO: Returns to the previous screen.

After a LOAD or INITIALIZE operation, turn OFF the POWER switch of the • camera and then turn it ON again to make the new settings available. The INITIALIZE operation does not change the TIME ZONE settings (Page 63).•

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

META DATA screen

Item

CARD READ

RECORD

USER CLIP NAME

META DATA PROP

CLIP COUNTER RST

META INT SET

Display

mode

(Camera)

Loads the metadata recorded on the SD Memory Card on to the unit.

SLOT1, SLOT2, NO

“NO FILE’ is displayed when no metadata is recorded on the SD Memory Card.•

Sets whether to record the metadata to be loaded on the unit simultaneously on a SD Memory Card.

ON: Records simultaneously OFF: Does not record simultaneously

Selects the method of recording the USER CLIP NAME.

TYPE1: The user clip name is the same as the CLIP NAME if no uploaded

TYPE2: The user clip name is the same as the CLIP NAME if no combination of

Displays the metadata recorded in the unit.

YES, NO

Resets the COUNT value to 1.

YES, NO

Initializes the metadata recorded in the unit. All settings, including the ON or OFF setting for RECORD are now cleared.

YES, NO

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Item

LENS CHECK

IR REMOTE

TALLY LAMP

CLOCK SET

Display

mode

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

ON: Checks the communication status with the lens. Video shooting is not

OFF: Does not check the communication status with the lens.

It is recommended to set LENS CHECK to ON when you are using lenses • conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard. When you are using a lens that has no communication connection between the • camera and lens through the use of a mount adaptor, video shooting is enabled when you set this item to OFF.

Sets the operations of the supplied remote control unit.

ON: Accepts commands from the remote control.

OFF: Does not accept commands from the remote control.

Sets lighting of the tally lamp.

FRONT: The front tally lamp (microphone side) lights. REAR: The rear tally lamp (viewfinder side) lights. BOTH: Both tally lamps light. OFF: No tally lamp lights.

Sets the built-in calendar of the camera.

Description of settings

metadata or data exists.

data and COUNT value is uploaded, or if no uploaded data exists.

Description of settings

performed if checking is not proper.

•Notethatifthesametypeofremotecontrolisusednearthe

unit, the unit may receive commands from the other remote control, during shooting for example, and suddenly operate in an unexpected manner.

indicates the factory setting.

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)

Item

TIME ZONE (Camera)

POWER SAVE (Camera) Selects the power-saving mode when no operation is performed from the

LANGUAGE

SYSTEM FREQ

SYSTEM INFO

LENS INFO

MENU INIT

Display

mode

(PB)

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

Description of settings

Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute steps. (Refer to the table below.)

+00:00

Time difference

+ 00:00 Greenwich – 00:30

– 01:00 Azores Islands – 01:30

– 02:00 Mid-Atlantic – 02:30

– 03:00 Buenos Aires – 03:30 Newfoundland Island

– 04:00 Halifax – 04:30

– 05:00 New York – 05:30

– 06:00 Chicago – 06:30

– 07:00 Denver – 07:30

– 08:00 Los Angeles – 08:30

– 09:00 Alaska – 09:30 Marquesas Islands

– 10:00 Hawaii – 10:30

– 11:00 Midway Island – 11:30

– 12:00 Kwajalein + 12:30

+ 13:00 + 11:30 Norfolk Island

+ 12:00 New Zealand + 10:30 Lord Howe Island

+ 11:00 Solomon Islands + 09:30 Darwin

+ 10:00 Guam + 08:30

+ 09:00 Tokyo + 07:30

+ 08:00 Beijing + 06:30 Yangon

+ 07:00 Bangkok + 05:30 Mumbai

+ 06:00 Dacca + 04:30 Kabul

+ 05:00 Islamabad + 03:30 Tehran

+ 04:00 Abu Dhabi + 02:30

+ 03:00 Moscow + 01:30

+ 02:00 Eastern Europe + 00:30

+ 01:00 Central Europe

Area

Time difference

Area

Operation lever, MENU button, AUDIO MON/ADV button, USER button, or START/STOP button for about five minutes when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the CAM mode.

ON: Power supply to the camera is turned OFF. OFF: Power supply to the camera is not turned OFF.

Even when POWER SAVE has been set to ON, the power supply does not • turn OFF when an SD Memory Card has not been inserted, when the camerarecorder is in the PB or PC mode, or when the AC adaptor is connected.

Sets the Menu language.

ENGLISH, Français, Español

Sets the system frequency

59.94Hz: NTSC region 50Hz: PAL region

Displays the version of the system in this camera.

Displays the version of the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lenses that have been installed.

Returns the menu settings (scene files and user files) to factory default settings.

The TIME ZONE settings do not return to factory default settings. •

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)

Item

OPERATION TIME

UPDATE

LENS UPDATE

Display

mode

(Camera) (PB)

(Camera)

PLAY SETUP screen

Item

PB FORMAT (PB)

REPEAT PLAY (PB)

RESUME PLAY (PB)

SKIP MODE (PB)

Display

mode

Description of settings

Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure).

Updates the system. For details on the update information, see our home page http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ .

Updates the lens firmware. For details about the update information, see the home page of each lens manufacturer.

indicates the factory setting.

Description of settings

Sets the playback format. When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

1080/60i (30P), 1080/24P, 720/60P(30P), 720/24P

When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz

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

The REC FORMAT setting in the CAM mode prior to migrating to the PB mode • becomes the default value of the PB FORMAT.

ON, OFF

When ON is selected, supported clips are played repeatedly.

ON, OFF

When ON is selected, playback resumes from the video position where clip playback had stopped.

Selects the starting position for cued playback after pausing.

CLIP: Stops playback at the beginning of the previous clip. CLIP & INDEX: Stops at the beginning of the clip and the INDEX.

indicates the factory setting.

THUMBNAIL screen

Item

THUMBNAIL MODE

INDICATOR

DATA DISPLAY

DATE FORMAT

Display

mode

(PB)

Description of settings

Selects the thumbnail display method.

ALL: Displays all clips. SAME FORMAT: Displays clips in the same recording format. MARKER: Displays clips with shot marks. INDEX: Displays clips with an INDEX.

Sets whether or not to display the indicator.

ON: Displays the indicator OFF: Does not display the indicator

Selects the information to be displayed in the time display area of the clips.

TC: Time code UB: User information TIME: Shooting time DATE: Shooting date DATE & TIME: Shooting date and time

Selects the order for displaying the recording date/time when DATA DISPLAY is set to either DATE or DATE & TIME.

Y-M-D: Year/Month/Day M-D-Y: Month/Day/Year D-M-Y: Day/Month/Year

indicates the factory setting.

OPERATION screen

Item

DELETE

INDEX

CLIP PROTECT

COPY

Display

mode

(PB)

Description of settings

Deletes clips.

ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips. SELECT: Deletes only the selected clips. NO: Returns to the previous screen.

Clips for which CLIP PROTECT is specified are not deleted. •

Adds an INDEX to a clip, or deletes the INDEX.

YES: Displays the INDEX NO: Does not display the INDEX

Protects clips to prevent accidental deletion.

YES: Enables clip protection or cancels protection. NO: Returns to the previous screen.

Formatting the memory card will delete all clips even if they are protected. •

Copies clips (Page 36).

indicates the factory setting.

Before calling for service

Power supply

There’s no power. Make sure the battery and AC adaptor are connected properly. •

Power shuts off for no apparent reason.

Power goes off as soon as it is turned on.

Battery

The battery runs down quickly.

The battery cannot be charged.

The remaining battery capacity is not displayed correctly.

Check the connections again.

To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camera-• recorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder has been left in the recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes. Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE.

The battery may have run out. • If the remaining battery charge display is blinking or appears, the battery has run out. Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with a fully charged one.

Make sure the battery is fully charged. • Keep charging until the AC adaptor’s CHARGE lamp goes out. Are you using the battery in a cold place? • The battery is affected by the ambient temperature. Its operating time is reduced in low-temperatures. The battery may have reached the end of its service life. The • battery will become unchargeable. The battery has a certain service life which varies depending on how the battery is used. If the battery operates only for a short period even when it is charged adequately, it has reached the end of its service life.

The battery cannot be charged if the DC cord is connected.• Disconnect it.

The remaining battery capacity display is merely a guideline. 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.)

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Cannot focus automatically. Make sure the camera is in manual focus mode. You can focus •

automatically when the auto focus mode is selected. Auto focus is not available when using the VFR function.• Auto focus is not available at slow shutter speed settings. • Depending on the lens, the auto focus function may not be • available. You may be shooting a scene where it is difficult to bring the subject • into focus in the auto focus mode. If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode.

It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when

both close and distant objects are to be shot ā shooting through a dirty window ā shooting in a dark place ā there are sparkling or shiny objects around the subject ā the subject is moving fast ā shooting a scene with minimal contrast ā

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Recording

Cannot record even through the SD Memory Card is inserted correctly.

Recording stops by itself. Is your SD Memory Card compatible with use for video recording? •

Editing

Cannot read the data on the SD Memory Card.

Cannot perform nonlinear editing.

Cannot dub onto an external device.

Displays

Something is wrong with the time code display.

Isthewrite-protectswitchontheSDMemoryCardinthe“LOCK”•

position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the

“LOCK”position.

Is the remaining memory available on the SD Memory Card • extremely low? Please save contents onto different media and delete unneeded data from the card, or use a new card instead. Has the SD Memory Card been correctly formatted? Alternatively, is • the card of a format that is incompatible with this camera? Reformat the card with the camera. 8 MB to 16 MB SD Memory Cards cannot be used for shooting • movies.

Always use an SD Memory Card compatible with use for video recording.

Make sure the SD Memory Card is formatted correctly. • If it is not, format the card in the unit.

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The time code display may not register a regular count if a clip is • played in the reverse slow mode. This is normal.

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Playback

Cannot play even when I press the play button.

Mosaic-like noise appears when I cue or review a clip.

Images do not appear on the television even though I have connected the camera-recorder properly.

Cannot hear any sound from the camera-recorder’s speaker.

Make sure the PB lamp is on (press the mode button). • No kind of playback operation can be performed unless this lamp is on.

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Make sure the input selector on your television is set to video input.• Read the television’s instructions carefully and select the correct video input connector for the camera-recorder.

You may have turned down the camera-recorder’s volume control • too far. Adjust the volume level using the AUDIO MON/ADV button +.

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PC connection

Computer does not recognize camera when USB connection cable is connected.

An error message appears on the computer when the USB connection cable is disconnected.

Check the operating environment.• If your computer has multiple USB terminals, please try connecting • the camera to a different USB terminal. Switch the camera’s power off and back on again, and reconnect • the USB connection cable.

To disconnect the USB connection cable safely, double-click the • icon in the task tray, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Other

The remote control does not work.

There is a rattling sound when the camera-recorder is tilted back and forth.

A clicking sound is heard when the power is turned on or when the PB mode is switched to the CAM mode.

The SD Memory Card screen appears strange.

The SD Memory Card cannot be used even after formatting.

The camera does not recognize the SD Memory Card even though it is inserted correctly.

The SD Memory Card is not recognized when inserted into other devices.

The battery in the remote control may have run out. • If the remote control fails to work even if it is operated close to the remote control sensor of the camera-recorder, it means that the battery has run out. Replace it with new one. Is the IR REMOTE item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS • screen set to OFF?

This is the sound of the lens moving. This is not a fault. No sound • should be heard when the camera’s power is switched on.

This initialization operation is performed when the camera starts up. • It occurs due to the construction of the camera and is not indicative of any trouble.

The data on the card could be corrupted. Data can be corrupted by • static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Please always save important data to a computer or other storage media.

There could be a fault with the camera or with the SD Memory • Card. Please consult the place of purchase. Always use only SD Memory Cards of 512 MB - 32 GB with this camera.

Was the inserted SD Memory Card originally formatted with a • computer? Always use this camera to format SD Memory Cards. Please be aware that, when an SD Memory Card is formatted, all data recorded on the card will be erased and will not be restorable.

Please check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type • (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) of the SD Memory Card that you are using. For details, please consult the device’s own operating instructions.

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The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession. Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession in circumstances such as those detailed below.

Mixture of different recording formats ■

Recording mode = PH mode Playback format = 1080/60i(30P)

Recording format

PH 1080/60i

Playback is smooth. Not played back as clip is

Recording format

PH 1080/60i

Mixture of different recording modes ■

Recording format = 1080/60i Playback format = 1080/60i(30P)

Recording format

PH 1080/60i

Recording format

Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.

Some clips have been recorded using PRE REC function or VFR function ■

Normal recording

Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover. Playback is smooth when changing

PRE REC recording

VFR shooting

Some clips have a recording time of less than 3 seconds ■

HA 1080/60i

Recording format

PH 720/60P

of different format.

Recording format

HE 1080/60i

PRE REC recording

VFR shooting

from PRE REC-recorded clip to normally-recorded clip.

Recording format

PH 1080/60i

Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.

Recording format

HA 1080/60i

Normal recording

Recording time is

more than 3 seconds

Playback is smooth. Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.

Recording time is

less than 3 seconds

Recording time is

more than 3 seconds

Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit

The firmware can be updated using either of the following two methods.

Checking the current version of firmware and performing the update using the dedicated tool

(P2_Status_Logger)

PASS (P2 Asset Support System) is only available to customers who have completed customer registration with Panasonic. Log in to PASS and use the dedicated tool (P2_Status_Logger) to check the version information of the firmware on the unit and download links to pages containing the necessary firmware. For further information about downloading and using P2_Status_Logger, log in to PASS and refer to the relevant pages. Besides access to PASS, completing customer registration has a number of other benefits. For further details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/).

Checking the current version of the firmware using the unit and performing the update

From the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu page, check the current version of firmware on the unit using the SYSTEN INFO screen. Then, access the website listed below for the latest firmware-related information and download firmware as required.

The update is completed by loading the downloaded file onto the unit via an SD memory card. For • further details about the updating methods, refer to the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Be sure to use a compatible SD memory card. The unit is compatible with SD memory cards based on • the SD, SDHC and SDXC standards. Also, be sure to format the memory card using the unit before use.

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Cleaning

When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.

Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the • camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off. Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the • battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet. Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-• recorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water and then use a dry cloth to take up the remaining moisture.

Cleaning the Viewfinder

If there is dust inside the viewfinder, remove the eye cup holder and get rid of the dust.

The interior of the eye cup holder is specially • finished, so do not ever wipe it. If there is dust on it, blow it off with an air blower. Remove the eye cup holder with the eye cup • attached by rotating it counterclockwise. (It will be tightly screwed on.) When you do this, tilt the viewfinder slightly upward. To mount the eye cup holder, align the ridges • and grooves of the eye cup holder and camerarecorder, and turn clockwise until the holder clicks into place.

Eye cup holder

Eye cup

Projections

Storage Precautions

Before storing the camera-recorder, remove both the SD Memory Card and battery. Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and relatively constant temperature. [Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C] [Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]

Camera-recorder

Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep • the dust off.

Battery

The battery life is shortened in places with • extreme temperatures. Storing the battery in a location with oily vapors • or high dust concentrations may corrode the terminals or cause other damage, leading to malfunction.

Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and • hairpins) away from the terminals. 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.

SD Memory Cards

After ejecting an SD Memory Card from the unit, • be absolutely sure to stow it in its own case. Do not leave SD Memory Cards in areas where • corrosive gases, etc. are present. Do not leave the cards inside vehicles, in places • exposed to direct sunlight or in other places where the temperature is high. Do not leave the cards where the humidity level • is high or where there are high concentrations of dust.

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How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card

Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent compatibility with computers due to the file type, but since this format includes not only video and audio data, but also a variety of important information, the folder structure will consist of file associations as illustrated in the diagram on the right. If even part of this information is modified or deleted, the data may no longer be recognized as AVCHD data, or the memory card may not longer be able to be used with AVCHD devices. To prevent the loss of any part of the information when transferring data on the SD Memory Card to a computer or when copying data stored on a computer back onto the SD Memory Card, be sure to use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer. The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded from the following website. (Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later/Mac OS 10.5/Mac OS

10.6) http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Concerning the handling of the camera’s metadata

■

A special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD standard is employed for the

metadata which is supported by this camera.

If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is added or removed or if other such editing operations

have been performed using editing software or a camera recorder which does not support this camera’s metadata, the special area for the metadata will be erased, and the shot marks and indexes added by the camera as well as the PH mode information and other information will be lost. Therefore, before proceeding with these kinds of editing operations, check whether the camera’s metadata is supported.

Drive: \

PRIVATE

AVCHD

AVCHDTN

BDMV

CLIPINF

PLAYLIST

STREAM

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Panasonic AG-AF100P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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

Backlight compensation

Color bars

Wave form monitor function

Adjusting the volume while shooting

Shot mark function

Index recording

LAST CLIP function

CAPTURE function

Adjusting the shutter speed

Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dial

Setting the SHUTTER

Setting the SYNCRO SCAN

FRAME RATE setting

Synchro scan

Switching Audio Input

Using the built-in microphone

Using an external microphone and audio equipment

Adjusting the recording level

Using scene files

Changing scene file settings

Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards

Clip metadata

Uploading the metadata (META DATA)

Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method

Using the Counter

Counter display

TC preset mode

Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code

Recharging the built-in battery

Setting the time code

Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)

Setting user information

Basic playback operations

Thumbnail screen

Basic thumbnail screen operations

Adding shot marks to clips

Select the card slot for playback

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)

Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY)

Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)

Set skip method (SKIP MODE)

Thumbnail operations

Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL)

Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION)

Copying clips (COPY)

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

Useful playback functions

Fast forward/rewind

Next/previous clip

Frame-by-frame playback

Adjust volume

Viewing images on a television

Checking the date and time

Connecting external units

Headphones

External microphone

Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)

TV/Monitor

Nonlinear editing

Screen displays

Regular displays

Main warning displays