Panasonic AG-CX350 Operation Manual

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-CX350

Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (pages 2 to 6). Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

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

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) or accessories (microphone holder screws) out of the reach of babies and small children.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

• Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it in fire.

• Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F).

• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For Battery Pack

• Use specified charger.

• Replace only with same or specified type.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

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CAUTION:

This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 100-240 V AC. Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A. and Canada. Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.

FCC NOTICE (USA)

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model Number: AG-CX350 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ07102

Support contact: 1-800-524-1448

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning:

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

FCC Caution:

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

f Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. f Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. f Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. f Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may nd the booklet

“Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional ofces helpful.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

The rating plate is on the underside of the Camera Recorder, Battery Charger and AC Adaptor.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For USA and Canada

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

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Brazil Only Brasil Apenas

rManuseio de baterias usadas

BRASIL

Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.

Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper a blindagem e produzir fogo. Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais. Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100°C (212°F). O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente. Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico.

To remove the battery Para remover a bateria

Main Power Battery (Lithium ion Battery) Bateria Principal de Energia (Refer to page 32 for the detail.)

Press the battery release button. Pressione o botão para liberar a bateria.

Battery release button Botão de liberação da bateria

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

• For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.

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rBatteries that may be used with this product (as of February 2019)

Panasonic AG-VBR59 / AG-VBR89 / AG-VBR118 / VW-VBD58 batteries may be used with this product.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Battery Charger / AC Adaptor

Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

r The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:

d AC e DC

Standby (OFF)

Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

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

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Trademark

f SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. f AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive, and AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. f This is manufactured based on license from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

f The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing

Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

f Microsoft

and Windows® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

f Screenshots are used according to Microsoft Corporation guidelines.

f Intel

, Pentium®, Celeron®, and Intel® CoreTM are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

f Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and/or other countries. f iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and/or other countries. f App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. f Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC.

f Wi-Fi

is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

f WPA

and WPA2TM are trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

f NDI

is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc.

f All other names, company names, product names, etc., contained in this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

License

f This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License. All other acts are not licensed except private use for personal and non-prot purposes

such as what are described below.

- To record video in compliance with the AVC standard (AVC Video)

- To play back AVC Video that was recorded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity

- To play back AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide the video

Visit the MPEG LA, LLC website (http://www.mpegla.com/) for details.

f Separate license contract with MPEG-LA is required to record in a memory card with this product and to distribute that card to end users for a prot.

The end user mentioned here indicates a person or organization that handles contents for a personal use.

Software information about this product

1 This product includes software licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and

customers are hereby notied that they have rights to obtain, re-engineer, and redistribute the source code of these software.

2 This product includes software licensed under MIT-License.

3 This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).

4 This product includes software licensed under OpenBSD License.

5 This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

6 This product includes software licensed under the MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE.

For details on each license, refer to the terms of license.

The terms of license can be displayed using the following method.

f Select the [OTHERS] menu → [USB DEVICE] → [SERVICE MODE] → [YES].

Select “LICENSE.TXT” in the external drive recognized by the computer.

For details on these descriptions (originally provided in English) and how to obtain the source code, visit the following website.

https://pro-av.panasonic.net/

We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer.

Excluding the open source software licensed based on GPL/LGPL, etc., transferring, copying, reverse assembling, reverse compiling, and reverse engineering of the software included in the camera is prohibited. Also, exporting of any software included in the camera against the export laws and regulations is prohibited.

How to read this document

r Illustrations

f Illustrations of the product appearance, menu screens, etc., may vary from the actual.

r Conventions used in this manual

f Words and phrases in [ ] brackets indicate content displayed in the LCD monitor. f Words and phrases in < > brackets indicate design text used on this camera, such as button names.

r Reference pages

f Reference pages in this document are indicated by (page 00).

r Terminology

f SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to only as “SD card” unless distinguished otherwise. f A memory card with the “microP2” logo such as AJ-P2M064BG (optional) is referred to as a “microP2 card”. f SD card and microP2 card are referred to only as a “memory card” unless distinguished otherwise. f Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip”.

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Contents

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Chapter 1 Overview 10

Before using the camera 11 Accessories 14 When turning on the power for the rst time 15

[AREA SETTINGS] 15 [TIME ZONE] 16 [CLOCK SETTING] 16

Use of the camera on a system 17

Basic conguration devices 17 Expanded conguration devices 17

What you can do with this camera 18

Recording to the memory card 18 Linking to external devices 18 Connecting to the network 19

Chapter 2 Description of Parts 20

Camera 21

Left side 21 Right side 22

Front side 24 Rear side 25 Top side 2 6

Basic operation 28

Multidial operation 28 Touch operation of the LCD monitor 28

Chapter 3 Preparation 29

Power supply 30

Charging the battery 30 Attaching and removing the battery 32 Using the AC adaptor 33

Mounting accessories 3 4

Adjusting the grip belt 34 Attaching the shoulder strap 34 Mounting the lens hood 34 Mounting the eye cup 35 Mounting the external microphone 36 Attaching a tripod 36 Mounting accessories 37

Turning on/off the power 38

How to turn on the power 38 How to turn off the power 3 8

Charging the built-in battery 39 Setting the date/time of the internal clock 40 Preparing the memory card 41

Memory cards supported by the camera 41 Preventing unintentional erasing 41 Status of the card access lamp and memory card 42 Inserting/removing the memory card 42 Formatting the memory card 4 3 Recording time of the memory card 43 Handling the recording data 44

Setting of time data 47

Denition of time data 47 User bits settings 47 Setting the time code 48 Presetting the time code to external 4 9 Supplying the time code externally 50

Assigning function to the USER buttons 51

Functions assigned to USER buttons 51 Checking the function assigned to the USER buttons 52

Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor 53

Using the LCD monitor 53 Adjusting the LCD monitor 53 Mirror shooting 53

Adjusting and setting the viewnder 54

Using the viewnder 5 4 Adjusting the viewnder 54

Tally lamp 55

Chapter 4 Operation 56

Basic operation of the screen 57

Major button operation and screen display 5 7 Major button operation and switching screen 58

Operating each screen 59

Camera image screen 59 Thumbnail screen 59 Operation icon screen 5 9

Basic operation of the menu 60

Conguration of the menu 60 Displaying the menu 61 Operating the menu 62 Initializing the menu 63

Menu settings 64

[THUMBNAIL] menu 64 [CAMERA] menu 6 4 [SCENE FILE] menu 68 [AUDIO] menu 78 [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu 79 [RECORDING] menu 88 [NETWORK] menu 90 [SYSTEM] menu 95 [OTHERS] menu 96 [OPTION] menu 98

Factory setting value of the scene le 99

[SCENE FILE] menu 99

Target items for scene le/setup le/initialization 102

[THUMBNAIL] menu 102 [CAMERA] menu 102 [SCENE FILE] menu 103 [AUDIO] menu 105 [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu 105 [RECORDING] menu [NETWORK] menu 107 [SYSTEM] menu 107 [OTHERS] menu 108 [OPTION] menu 108

106

Handling setting data 109

Scene les 109 Setup le 110

Chapter 5 Shooting 112

Shooting 1 1 3

Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording

video 11 3

Adjustable settings when shooting 11 5

Iris 11 5 Gain 11 5

Super gain 11 5 Brightness adjustment 11 5 Macro 11 5 Focusing (manual focus) 11 5 Area mode function 11 6

Adjusting the white and black balance 11 7

White balance adjustment 11 7 Black balance adjustment 11 8

Using the zoom function 120

Adjusting the zoom position 120

Image quality adjustment 121

Detail function 121 Skin tone function 121 RB gain control function 121 Chroma setting function 122 Matrix function 122 Color correction function 123 Black control function 123 Gamma function 123 Knee function 124 White clip function 124

Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow

recording function 125

Variable frame rate (VFR) 125 Super slow 125

Audio input 126

Switching the audio input 126 When using the built-in microphone 126 When using an audio device or an external microphone 126 Adjusting the audio recording level 126 Monitoring the audio 127 Conrming audio input setting 127

Special recording function 128

Pre-recording 128

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Relay recording 128 Simultaneous recording 129 Background recording 129 Interval recording 131 IR recording 131

Convenient shooting functions 132

Zebra patterns display 132 Displaying the center marker 132 Displaying the safety zone marker 133 Displaying frame marker 133 Focus assist function 133 Optical image stabilizer function 135 Dynamic range stretcher function 135 Time stamp function 135 Waveform monitor function 136 Digital zoom function 136 Level gauge 137 Color bars 137

Operation icon screen display 138

Displaying the operation icon screen 138

Multi manual function 139

Displaying the operation icon screen 139 Setting the variable value for the white balance 139 Setting the shutter speed 139 Setting the synchro scan shutter speed 139 Setting the frame rate of the variable frame rate recording

function 140

Adjusting the area size/area position of the area mode

function 140

Adjusting the width of the auto focus area 140

Chapter 6 Playback 141

Thumbnail operation 142

Thumbnail operation overview 142 Thumbnail screen 142 Copying clips 145 Deleting clips 146 Protecting clips 146 Restoring clips 147 Playing back clips 148

Useful playback function 150

Resume play 150

Still image recording function 151

Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display 152

Output format 153

Format that can be output from the <SDI OUT> terminal 153 Format that can be output from the <HDMI> terminal 153

Screen status display 155

Screen display during shooting 155 Screen display during playback 159 Checking and displaying shooting status 160 Mode check display 161

Connecting to the CX ROP application 177 Operation while the CX ROP app is connected 177

Streaming function 178

Camera settings 178 Starting streaming with an operation from the application

software 179

Starting streaming with an operation on the camera 179

NDI|HX function 181

Camera settings 181

Chapter 10 Notes 183

Frequently asked questions 184

Power supply 184 Battery 184 Battery charger 184 Memory card 184 Shooting 184 Playback 185 Others 185

Warning system 186

Cases indicated by error messages 186

Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously 190 Updating the camera rmware 191 Cleaning and storing 192

Cleaning the camera body 192 Cautions when storing the camera recorder 192

Chapter 11 Specication 193

Dimensions 194 Specications 195

General 195 Camera unit 195 Memory card recorder 196 Digital video 196 Digital audio 197 Streaming 197 Video output 197 Audio input/output 197 Other input/output 197 Monitor 198 AC adaptor 198 Battery charger (AG-BRD50) 198 Battery pack (AG-VBR59) 198

Index 199

Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices 163

Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor 164

Headphones 164 Remote control 164 TV/monitor 165

Connection function via the <USB3.0 DEVICE>/<USB2.0

HOST> terminal 166

Connection with a computer in card reader mode 166

Remote operation by iPad or Android terminal 167

Chapter 9 Network Connection 168

Network connection 169

Available functions 169

Preparing for connection 170

For the wireless module 170 For the wired LAN 170

Network settings 171

Wireless LAN settings 171 Wired LAN settings 172 Specifying the network settings using the settings tool 173 Conrming the network status 175

Connecting to the iPad or Android terminal 176

Mounting the wireless module 176 Camera settings 176 Preparing the CX ROP app 176

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Chapter 1 Overview

Before using the camera, read this chapter.

Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera

Before using the camera

r Before using the camera, always check if the built-in battery is not consumed, and then set the date/time.

The date of the internal clock of the camera resets to January 1, 2019 if the built-in battery is exhausted. This may result in the meta data of the clip not being recorded correctly, and it may not display correctly in the thumbnail screen.

Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or mount a battery when recharging the built-in battery.

The date/time set on the camera is maintained for approximately four months when left in this state for approximately 24 hours. (The built-in battery is charged even when the power switch is set to < j > (ON))

For details about setting the time zone and date/time, refer to [TIME ZONE] (page 16) and [CLOCK SETTING] (page 16).

r When using this product during rain or snow or when at the beach, be careful that water does not get inside the camera.

Water causes damage to the camera and memory card. (Repair may be impossible)

r Keep the camera away from devices that produce magnetism (TVs, TV games, etc.).

f Do not use the camera on top of a TV or around it. Image or audio of the camera may be distorted by the electromagnetic wave emitted from a TV. f The recorded content may be damaged or image may be distorted by a strong magnetic eld produced by speaker or large motor. f Do not use the camera on top of a microcomputer or around it. Image or audio of the camera may be distorted by the electromagnetic wave emitted

from a microcomputer.

f The camera may not operate properly due to a harmful effect from a device producing magnetism. In such case, turn off the camera and either remove

the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Then, mount the battery or connect the AC adaptor again. After that, turn on the camera.

r Do not use the camera near a radio transmitter or high-voltage device.

Using the camera recorder near a radio transmitter or high-voltage device may cause harmful effect to the recorded video or audio.

r Take care so sand and/or dust do not get inside the camera when using the camera at the beach, etc.

Sand and dust may damage the camera and memory card. (Be careful when inserting or removing the memory card)

r AC adaptor, battery charger, and battery

f It may take more time to charge or may not be able to charge when the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low. f When the charging lamp continues to ash in orange, check if there is any debris, foreign object, or dirt attached to the terminal section of the battery

or the battery charger, and reconnect it correctly. Always disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before removing the debris, foreign object, or dirt attached to the terminal section.

f The charging lamp will ash in orange when the temperature of the battery is extremely high or low.

Then, charging will start automatically after the battery reaches chargeable temperature.

f If the charging lamp continues to ash even when the battery is at its optimal temperature, the battery or battery charger may be damaged. Consult

the dealer.

f Noise may be generated in radio when the camera is used close to a radio (especially when receiving AM). Keep a distance of 1 m or more when

using.

f Oscillating sound may generate inside the AC adaptor or the battery charger during the use, but this is not a malfunction. f Always disconnect the power plug from the power outlet after the use. (Power of approximately 0.1 W is consumed by the AC power itself if kept

connected)

f Do not get the terminal section of the AC adaptor, the battery charger, or the battery dirty. Install the device close to the power outlet so the

disconnection device (power plug) can be easily reached.

r Memory cards

f The surface of camera or the memory card may get slightly hot when used for a long period of time, but this is not a malfunction. f The amount of memory included on the label of the memory card is the total amount of memory below.

- Capacity to protect and manage copyright

- Capacity usable as the normal memory on the camera or a PC.

f Do not give a strong impact to, bend, or drop the memory card. f Memory card data may become destroyed or erased in the following cases.

- Electrical noise or static electricity

- Malfunction of the camera or the memory card

f Do not perform the following operations when accessing the memory card (the card 1 access lamp/card 2 access lamp is ashing in orange).

- Removing the memory card

- Disconnecting battery or the AC adaptor without turning off the camera

- Apply vibration of impact

r Take care not to drop the camera when carrying the camera.

f Strong impact will damage the camera, and it may not operate properly. f Hold the handle or grip when carrying the camera, and handle it carefully.

r Do not apply insecticide or volatile material to the camera.

f The camera may deform or the paint may peel off when insecticide or volatile material is applied. f Do not allow the camera to remain in contact with a rubber or vinyl object for a long period of time.

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r Disconnect the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet after the use.

r Battery characteristics

The battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It produces electrical energy via an internal chemical reaction. This chemical reaction is effected by the ambient temperature and humidity. The usable time of the battery becomes shorter when the temperature gets higher or lower. When used in an environment with extremely low temperature, it can only be used for approximately ve minutes.

When the battery is in an extremely hot environment, its protective function will operate and the camera recorder cannot be used temporarily.

r After using the camera recorder, be sure to remove the battery.

Securely remove the battery from the camera.

(Minute current is consumed even if the camera is turned off when the battery is kept mounted)

The battery will become over discharge and may become unusable even if it is recharged when the battery is kept mounted for long period of time.

Do not remove the battery when the power is turned on.

Turn off the power and remove the battery after the operation lamp goes completely out.

r Take proper care of the battery terminal.

Do not allow dust or foreign objects on the battery terminal.

Conrm that the battery and its terminal section is not deformed when the battery is dropped by mistake.

Do not mount the deformed battery into a camera or mount to the battery charger. This may damage the camera or the battery charger.

r Cautions when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others

Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the camera or a computer will merely change the le management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards.

It is recommended to completely erase the data in following method when discarding/conveying.

f Physically destroy the memory card itself f Completely erase the data in the memory card using a commercially available data erasing software for PC, etc.

Users are responsible for managing the data stored in their memory card.

r LCD monitor and viewnder

f Do not continuously display the same image or text on the LCD monitor for a long period of time. The image may be burned on to the screen. It will

return to normal after leaving the camera recorder turned off for several hours.

f Condensation sometimes forms on the LCD panel of the LCD monitor in locations subject to extreme temperature differences. If this happens, wipe

with a soft, dry cloth.

f The LCD monitor will be slightly darker than normal immediately after the power is turned on when the camera is very cold. It will return to its regular

brightness when the internal temperature increases.

f The LCD monitor and viewnder (organic EL) are managed with high precision so that at least 99.99% of the dots are effective pixels and 0.01% or

less are invalid pixels and always lit. This is not a malfunction and it has no effect whatsoever on the recorded images.

f The viewnder for this camera uses an organic EL. The image may burn into the screen if the same image or letters are left displayed on the screen

for a long time. There is no problem with the recorded images.

Switch the screen by turning off the screen or by using the eye sensor, etc.

f It may become difcult to see or difcult to recognize the touch when a LCD protection sheet is afxed.

r Caution regarding laser beams

The MOS sensor may be damaged if the MOS sensor is subjected to light from a laser beam.

Take sufcient care to prevent laser beams from striking the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.

r Note the following points.

f If you prepare to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded

normally.

f Panasonic will not assume liability when video or audio recording fails due to a malfunction of the camera or the memory card during the use. f Set the calendar (datetime of the internal clock) and the time zone, or check the setting before recording. This will have an effect on the management

of the recorded contents.

r Exemption of liability

Panasonic is not liable in any way regarding following.

1 Incidental, special, or consequential damages caused directly or indirectly by the camera

2 Damages, breakage of the camera, etc., caused by misuse or carelessness of the customer

3 When disassembly, repair, or modication of the camera is performed by the customer

4 Inconveniences, damnication, or damages by not being able to record and/or display the video due to any reasons including failure or

malfunction of the camera

5 Inconveniences, damnication, or damages resulting from malfunction of the system combining with any third party equipment

6 A liability claim or any claim for a privacy violation by an individual or a group that was the subject of the video that the customer has

shot (including recording) that became public by any reason (including using with the network user authentication turned OFF)

7 The registered information is lost due to any reason (including initializing this camera because the authentication information such as

user name or password is forgotten)

r Cautions regarding network

Since this camera is used connected to a network, following mischief may occur.

1 Leaking or divulging of information through the camera

2 Fraudulent operation of the camera by a malicious third party

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Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera

3 Obstruction and/or stopping of the camera by a malicious third party

It is customer’s responsibility to take sufcient network security measures including the following to prevent damage caused by such mischief. Please note that Panasonic is not liable in any way for damage caused by such mischief.

f Use the camera on a network where safety is secured by using a rewall, etc. f When using the camera on a system where a PC is connected, make sure that checking and cleaning of infection by computer virus and malicious

program is performed periodically.

f In order to prevent malicious attacks, use the authentication system and change the default setting values by using 8 characters or more including 3

or more character types for the authentication information (such as user name and password) so that a third party cannot guess your authentication information.

f Store the authentication information (user name, password, etc.) appropriately so it is not visible to the third party. f Periodically change the authentication information (user name, password, etc.) and do not use the same authentication information as other accounts. f To prevent the setting information in the camera to leak to the network, execute measure such as restricting the access with user authentication, etc. f Do not install in a location where the camera, cable, etc., can be easily damaged.

r Security

Take caution so the camera or memory card is not stolen, lost, or neglected. Note that Panasonic is not liable to leakage, falsication, or loss of information caused by them.

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Accessories

Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories

Battery (Parts No.: AG-VBR59) (page 30)

Battery charger (Parts No.: AG-BRD50) (page 30)

AC adaptor (page 30)

AC cable (page 30)

f For AC adaptor

Shoulder strap (page 34)

Microphone holder (page 36)

Microphone holder screws (page 36)

f Length 12 mm (x 2)

Grip belt (page 34)

f Already mounted to the camera.

Lens hood (page 34)

f Already mounted to the camera.

Eye cup (page 35)

NOTE

t Appropriately discard the AC cable cap (if attached) and packing materials after taking the product out.

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Chapter 1 Overview — When turning on the power for the rst time

When turning on the power for the rst time

The camera is shipped with the region of use not set.

[AREA SETTINGS] is displayed in the LCD monitor when the power is turned on for the rst time.

Follow the guidance and make the settings in the order of [AREA SETTINGS], [TIME ZONE], and then [CLOCK SETTING].

f There are two methods of operation: a method to operate with the multidial or the <%> button, <(> button, <)> button and <=/&> button, or a

method to touch the LCD monitor.

[AREA SETTINGS]

Set the region of use.

Connect the charged battery or the AC adaptor to the camera, and set the power switch to < j > (ON).

The [AREA SETTINGS] screen is displayed.

Select the region of use.

[AREA 1]: Japan [AREA 2]: Taiwan, South Korea [AREA 3]: United States of America, Canada, Central and South America regions

[AREA 4]: Asia region (excluding Japan, Taiwan, South Korea), Oceania region, India

When the confirmation message is displayed, select [YES].

The camera will be initialized in accordance to the region selected in Step 2. The camera will automatically restart. Once the setting for [AREA SETTINGS] is completed, the [TIME ZONE] screen is displayed.

NOTE

t Once this is set, the [AREA SETTINGS] screen is not displayed from the next startup. t To change the region of use, set with the [OPTION] menu → [AREA SETTINGS].

r Setting contents of each region of use

Following setting differs depending on the selected region.

f The [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY] f The [SYSTEM] menu → [REC FORMAT] f The [OTHERS] menu → [CLOCK] → [DATE FORMAT] f The [AUDIO] menu → [REC CH SETTINGS] → [HEAD ROOM] f The [OTHERS] menu → [LANGUAGE]

Item [AREA 1] [AREA 2] [AREA 3] [AREA 4]

[FREQUENCY] [59.94Hz] [59.94Hz] [59.94Hz] [50.00Hz]

[REC FORMAT] [1080-59.94i/422ALL-I 100M] [1080-59.94i/422ALL-I 100M] [1080-59.94i/422ALL-I 100M] [1080-50.00i/422ALL-I 100M]

[DATE FORMAT] [Y-M-D] [Y-M-D] [M-D-Y] [D-M-Y]

[HEAD ROOM] [20dB] [20dB] [20dB] [18dB]

[LANGUAGE]*

* When [AREA 2] is selected, [LANGUAGE] is not displayed as the [OTHERS] menu item.

[

[English]

]

[English] [English]

[Español]

[Français]

[English]

[Español]

[Français]

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Chapter 1 Overview — When turning on the power for the rst time

[TIME ZONE]

Set the time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time.

Set the time difference.

Select [SET].

Once the setting for [TIME ZONE] is completed, the [CLOCK SETTING] screen is displayed.

NOTE

t The setting for the date/time of the camera changes together with the time zone settings. t This can also be set with the [OTHERS] menu → [CLOCK] → [TIME ZONE].

[CLOCK SETTING]

Set the year, month, date, and time.

Select [SET].

Once the setting is complete, the camera image screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.

NOTE

t This can also be set with the [OTHERS] menu → [CLOCK] → [CLOCK SETTING].

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Chapter 1 Overview — Use of the camera on a system

Use of the camera on a system

Parts other than the camera are optionally available. Use the following recommended parts.

Basic conguration devices

Equipment necessary for shooting with the camera, such as batteries, etc.

Part name Part No. Remark

Super-directional electret stereo microphone (phantom +48V)

Battery

Battery charger

Memory card* Visit the support desk at the website* “Preparing the memory card” (page 41)

* For the latest information not included in these Operating Instructions, refer to the support desk at the following website.

https://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Expanded conguration devices

In addition to the basic components, a wireless module can be used.

Part name Part No. Remark

Wireless module AJ-WM50 “For the wireless module” (page 170)

For details on wireless modules that can be connected, refer to the support desk at the following website.

https://pro-av.panasonic.net/

AG-MC200G “Mounting the external microphone” (page 36)

AG-VBR59 (7.28 V, 5900 mAh, product compatible to included battery) AG-VBR89 (7.28 V, 8850 mAh) AG-VBR118 (7.28 V, 11800 mAh) VW-VBD58 (7.2 V, 5800 mAh)

AG-BRD50 (Product compatible to included battery charger)

AG‑B23

“Attaching and removing the battery” (page 32)

“Charging the battery” (page 30)

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Chapter 1 Overview — What you can do with this camera

What you can do with this camera

This camera is an industrial 4K hand-held camera recorder equipped with a 1.0-inch sensor.

f Equipped with a high-sensitivity 1.0-inch MOS sensor for approximately 15.03 million effective pixels.

Achieves F12 (at 59.94 Hz)/F13 (at 50 Hz) in the high-sensitivity mode.

f The UHD (3840×2160) 59.94p/50p signal can be recorded to the memory card with high image quality and high efciency 10 quantizing bits. f Equipped with wide angle 24.5 mm (35 mm conversion value), approximately 32x zoom using the I.ZOOM function (approximately 24x zoom when

recording in UHD), and hybrid optical image stabilizer (Hybrid O.I.S.).

f Equipped with a LAN terminal that supports live streaming and wired control (Gigabit Ethernet), in addition to the input/output terminals (XLR input/SDI

output) which are necessary for business use.

Recording to the memory card

Recording in following types is possible.

f UHD and FHD recording

(4:2:0 (10-bit) MOV recording (HEVC)/4:2:0 (8-bit) MOV recording/4:2:2 (10-bit) MOV recording)

f AVCHD recording f Variable frame rate recording

(Supports 120fps/100fps shooting at the FHD resolution)

f Simultaneous recording f Relay recording f Interval recording f Background recording f Pre-recording

Linking to external devices

Connecting to monitor

A monitor can be connected to output images.

Video/audio cable* (<AV OUT> terminal)

HDMI cable

Monitor

BNC cable (<SDI OUT> terminal)

* Use a commercial video/audio cable (4-pole mini plug).

Check the wire specications of the 4-pole mini plug.

Audio (Left audio: White)

Video (Yellow)

Ground Audio (Right audio: Red)

f Use the double shielded cable supporting 4K/60P as the HDMI cable (optional). It is also recommended to use the Panasonic 4K/60P compatible

HDMI cable.

f For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the <SDI OUT> terminal, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB.

Card reader mode

Data (les) for performing nonlinear editing on a computer are transferred.

f The camera supports USB 3.1 (GEN1).

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Chapter 1 Overview — What you can do with this camera

Memory card*

USB type C cable*

*1 Memory cards are optionally available. They are not supplied with the camera. *2 A USB type C cable is not supplied with the camera.

Use a commercial USB-type C cable. Use of a cable no longer than 1.5 m is recommended. The camera does not offer a bus-powered function.

Computer

Connecting to the network

Wired LAN connection

Streaming from the camera is possible by using the <LAN> terminal.

Wireless LAN connection

The camera can be connected to the wireless LAN by connecting a wireless module compatible to the camera to the <USB2.0 HOST> terminal of camera.

The following operations can be performed from an iPad or Android terminal that has the CX ROP app installed.

f Checking camera status f Camera remote control (focus, zoom, image quality settings, recording control such as start/end recording, and time code/user bits settings) f Menu Operations f Starting and stopping streaming (when the function is assigned to the USER button)

The camera supports the multi-camera function that a camera selected from up to eight cameras is controlled remotely from a single device.

For details of the wireless module supported by the camera and the operation of the CX ROP app, visit the support desk at the following website or refer to the online help for the app.

https://pro-av.panasonic.net/

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts

This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera.

Camera

Left side

Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera

1 2 3 6 7

1 Eye cup

2 Eyepiece

Do not leave the eyepiece pointed toward the sun. Doing so might damage the devices inside.

3 <USB2.0 HOST> terminal

Can connect to wireless LAN when the wireless module (optional) compatible to camera is mounted.

4 REC button (on the grip)

Starts or stops the recording. Used for direct shooting in thumbnail mode.

5 Power switch

Switches between power on/standby. To turn on, set the power switch to < j > (ON). To set to standby, set the power switch to < h > (standby).

6 Microphone cable clamp

Fixes the external microphone cable.

7 Microphone holder mounting section

Mounts the supplied microphone holder with microphone holder screws.

8 Tripod holes

Attaches the tripod. (bottom)

f Mounting hole size

- 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 5.5 mm or shorter)

- 3/8-16 UNC (screw length 5.5 mm or shorter)

9 Accessory mounting holes

Attaches accessories. The weight of the accessory should be no more than 2 k] including the mounting xture.

f Mounting hole size

- Mounting screw size: M3

- Mounting hole depth: 6 mm

- Mounting hole pitch: 25 mm

4 5

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera

Right side

FILTER

FOCUS

ASSIST

1/64

1/16

FOCUS

1/4

CLR

∞

PUSH AUTO

IRIS

8 9 10 12 14 15 16 17

1 Focus ring

Manually focuses when the <FOCUS> switch is set to <M>.

2 Zoom ring

Manually adjusts the zoom lens.

3 Lens cover switching lever

Opens/closes the lens cover.

4 Iris ring

Adjusts the lens iris manually when the manual iris is set with the <IRIS> button.

5 Diopter adjustment lever

Adjusts the diopter scale so that the viewnder screen can be viewed clearly.

6 Built-in speaker

Outputs audio during playback. Audio is not output from the built-in speaker when headphones are connected to the headphone terminal.

7 Headphones terminal

Connects audio monitoring headphones.

8 <GAIN> switch

Switches the brightness of the screen according to the lighting conditions under which you are shooting.

9 <WHITE BAL> switch

Selects the method for adjustment of the white balance.

f <PRST>: Adjusts the white balance to the preset value. [3200K], [5600K], and [VAR] toggle each time the <AWB> button is pressed. f <A>/<B>: Selects when using the stored value for the adjustment of the white balance.

10 <SHUTTER> button

Toggles the shutter mode.

11 <MENU> button

Displays the menu. Pressing the <MENU> button while the menu is displayed closes the menu. Press the button while the thumbnail screen is displayed to display the operation screen of the thumbnail menu, and clips can be deleted.

12 Multidial

Moves, selects, and sets the menu while the menu is displayed. Use the multidial to also operate thumbnails, select the multi manual function and select/set the various operation icons.

13 <EXIT> button

Returns to one level higher when the menu is displayed. Pressing the <EXIT> button without conrming the setting value will not reect the change in the setting.

14 <DISP/MODE CHK> button

Displays/hides information other than the time counter, time stamp, zebra pattern, and marker. Press and hold the button to display information about the settings of the various shooting functions and information such as a list of the functions assigned to the USER button. Each press of the button toggles the information page in order.

15 <AUTO/MANUAL> switch

Selects the method to adjust the focus, gain, iris, white balance, and shutter speed at shooting. You can set the function to assign to <AUTO> in the [CAMERA] menu → [AUTO SW]. <AUTO>: Adjusts automatically. (Auto mode) <MANU>: Adjusts manually. (Manual mode)

16 <SLOT SEL> button/<USER 5> button

Selects the card slot to record to or play back from. This is also used as the USER button (USER5).

20 21

11 13

O.I.S.

ZEBRA

WFM

A. IRIS LEVEL

25 26

CH1 CH 1

SELECT

INPUT 1

LINE

INT(L)

MIC

INPUT1 INPUT2

+48

CH2

INPUT 2

SELECT

LINE

INT(R) INPUT1

MIC +48

INPUT2

AUDIO LEVEL

CH 2

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera

17 Rear tally lamp

Illuminates when the recording is started. Flashes when the battery level becomes low. Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu.

18 <ND FILTER> switch

Selects the ND lter to suit the illumination of the subject. <CLR>: Does not use the ND lter. <1/4>: Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/4. <1/16>: Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/16. <1/64>: Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/64.

19 <IRIS> button

Selects the method for adjustment of the lens iris.

20 <FOCUS> switch

Select the focus function. <A>: Changes to the auto focus mode. The auto focus mode adjusts the focus automatically. <M>: Changes to the manual focus mode. Control the focus ring manually to adjust the focus. <c>: Changes to the manual focus mode after the focus distance is set to innity. The <FOCUS> switch is a spring switch. The switch returns to the <M> position even when pushed towards the <c> side.

21 <PUSH AUTO> button

Performs automatic focusing while pressing the button during manual focus mode.

22 <FOCUS ASSIST> button

Enables/disables the focus assist function which is set in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [FOCUS ASSIST SW].

23 <O.I.S.>/<USER 1> button

Enables/disables the optical image stabilizer function. This is also used as the USER button (USER1).

24 <ZEBRA>/<USER 2> button

Displays/hides zebra patterns. This is also used as the USER button (USER2).

25 <WFM>/<USER 3> button

Displays/hides the waveform monitor displayed on the LCD monitor. This is also used as the USER button (USER3).

26 <A.IRIS.LEVEL>/<USER 4> button

Enables/disables the auto iris level function. Set the target value of the auto iris level in the [SCENE FILE] menu → [A.IRIS LEVEL EFFECT]. This is also used as the USER button (USER4).

27 <INPUT1> switch

Switches audio input signals connected to the <AUDIO INPUT 1> terminal. <LINE>: Select when audio equipment is connected by the line input. <MIC>: Select when the external microphone is connected. <+48V>: Select when the external microphone is connected and the microphone needs a power supply.

28 <INPUT2> switch

Switches audio input signals connected to the <AUDIO INPUT 2> terminal. <LINE>: Select when audio equipment is connected by the line input. <MIC>: Select when the external microphone is connected. <+48V>: Select when the external microphone is connected and the microphone needs a power supply.

29 <AUDIO LEVEL CH1> dial

Adjust the recording level of audio channel 1.

30 <AUDIO LEVEL CH2> dial

Adjust the recording level of audio channel 2.

31 <CH1 SELECT> switch

Selects the audio to be recorded on audio channel 1. <INT(L)>: Records the left audio of the built-in microphone. <INPUT1>: Records input signals from the <AUDIO INPUT 1> terminal. <INPUT2>: Records input signals from the <AUDIO INPUT 2> terminal.

32 <CH2 SELECT> switch

Selects the audio to be recorded on audio channel 2. <INT(R)>: Records the right audio of the built-in microphone. <INPUT1>: Records input signals from the <AUDIO INPUT 1> terminal. <INPUT2>: Records input signals from the <AUDIO INPUT 2> terminal.

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Front side

Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera

1 12

1 Built-in microphone

This is the built-in stereo microphone <L>/<R>.

2 Front tally lamp

Illuminates when the recording is started. Flashes when the battery level becomes low. Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu.

3 Fan outlet

Fan outlet for cooling fan. Do not block this while the camera is being used.

4 <AWB>/<USER 7> button

Adjusts the white balance. Press it for two seconds or more to adjust the white balance and then black balance. This is also used as the USER button (USER7).

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera

Rear side

Following terminals, card slots, and card access lamps are inside each cover.

f <USB3.0 DEVICE> terminal f <AV OUT> terminal f <REMOTE> terminal f <LAN> terminal f <HDMI> terminal f <DC IN 12V> terminal

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20

1 <USB3.0 DEVICE> terminal

Connect to a computer with the USB type C cable to transfer data.

2 Card 1 access lamp

Indicates the access status for recording and playback of the memory card inserted in card slot 1. Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu.

3 Card slot 1

A slot for the memory card.

4 Card slot 2

A slot for the memory card.

5 Card 2 access lamp

Indicates the access status for recording and playback of the memory card inserted in card slot 2. Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu.

6 Fan inlet

Fan inlet for cooling fan. Do not block this while the camera is being used.

7 <SDI OUT> terminal

A terminal to output SDI signal by connecting a monitor, etc.

8 <AV OUT> terminal

This is the output terminal for the video and audio of an external monitor.

9 <TC IN/OUT> terminal

Connects to an external equipment and output/input a time code. Inputs the standard time code when locking the time code with an external equipment. Input and output are set in the [RECORDING] menu → [TC/UB] → [TC IN/OUT SEL].

10 <REMOTE> terminal

Connects the remote control unit (optional) to control some functions remotely.

11 <LAN> terminal

Connects the LAN cable.

12 Eye sensor

Screen is displayed on the viewnder when an eye is brought close.

13 Viewnder

8 9

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera

14 <AUDIO INPUT 1> terminal (XLR, 3-pin)

Connects an audio equipment or an external microphone.

15 Rear tally lamp

Illuminates when the recording is started. Flashes when the battery level becomes low. Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu.

16 <HDMI> terminal

A terminal to output video signal by connecting a monitor, etc.

17 Battery mounting section

Mounts a battery.

18 Battery release button

Used when removing the battery from the camera.

19 <DC IN 12V> terminal

Connects the supplied AC adaptor and supplies an external power.

20 <AUDIO INPUT 2> terminal (XLR, 3-pin)

Connects an audio equipment or an external microphone.

Top side

2 3 4 5

1 LCD monitor

2 Light shoe

Attaches the video light, etc.

3 REC button (on the handle)

Starts or stops the recording. This includes hold mechanism.

4 Zoom lever (on the grip)

Adjusts the zoom of an image. <T>: Zooms in the image. <W>: Zooms out the image.

5 <IRIS>/<USER 6> button

Selects the method for adjustment of the lens iris. This is also used as the USER button (USER6).

6 <REC CHECK> button

Press this button while recording is suspended to play back the last three seconds of video or audio of the clip that was just shot.

7 Shoulder strap mounting section

Mounts the supplied shoulder strap. (page 34)

8 Zoom lever (on the handle)

Adjust the zoom of an image. <T>: Zooms in the image. <W>: Zooms out the image.

9 Focal plane index <

Indicates the focal plane of the MOS sensor. It provides a reference for measuring the accurate focal distance from the subject.

10 Handle mounting holes

Mounts the handle.

f Mounting hole size

- 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 5.5 mm or shorter)

11 Accessory shoe

Attaches the video light.

12 13 14 15

21 22 23

1110987

16 17 18

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera

12 <THUMBNAIL> button

Press this button to display the thumbnail screen on the LCD monitor and viewnder. Press it again to return to the regular display.

13 <COUNTER> button

Switches the display item of the counter.

14 <RESET> button

Resets the time counter or clears the input value in the keyboard screen.

15 <MENU> button

Displays the menu. Pressing the <MENU> button while the menu is displayed closes the menu. Press it while the thumbnail is displayed to display the operation screen of the thumbnail menu, and clips can be deleted.

16 <AUDIO MON/ADV> button

Adjusts the volume of the monitor audio during playback, recording, and recording standby. <+>: Increases the volume of the monitor audio. When pressing during pause, frame-by-frame play is performed. <−>: Decreases the volume of the monitor audio. When pressing during pause, frame-by-frame rewind is performed.

17 <SET> button

Performs operations of the settings menu and thumbnails.

18 <)> button

Performs operations of the settings menu and thumbnails. Press this button during playback to perform fast-forward playback. Press this button while playback is paused to skip to the beginning of the next clip.

19 <=/&> button

Performs operations of the settings menu and thumbnails. Press this button to view playback images. Press this button during playback to pause playback. Press this button to resume playback during a pause, fast-forward playback, or fast-reverse playback.

20 <%> button

Performs operations of the settings menu and thumbnails. Press this button during playback to fast-reverse playback. Press this button while playback is paused to skip to the beginning of the clip.

21 <(> button

Performs operations of the settings menu and thumbnails. Press this button to stop playback when a clip is playing.

22 <EXIT> button

Returns to one level higher when the menu is displayed. Pressing the <EXIT> button without conrming the setting value will not reect the change in the setting.

23 <BARS> button

Switches on/off the color bar. The color bar is interlocked with the test tone (1 kHz).

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Basic operation

Basic operation

Multidial operation

Operate the multidial on the camera by turning it in vertical direction or pushing it.

f Turning the multidial in vertical direction will move the cursor.

The cursor can also be moved by pressing the <%> button, <(> button, <)> button, and <=/&> button.

f Pressing the multidial will select or conrm the item with cursor.

Selection and conrmation are also available by pressing the <SET> button.

f Values of the menu or the pages of the thumbnail screen can be changed continuously by pressing and turning the multidial vertically to x the setting.

Values of the menu or the pages of the thumbnail screen can be changed continuously even by pressing and holding the <%> button, <(> button, <)> button, and <=/&> button.

NOTE

t For details about operating the menu, refer to “When operating with the multidial” (page 62).

Touch operation of the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor can be operated by directly touching with a nger.

Do not touch the LCD monitor with a pointed hard object such as a ball point pen.

r Touching

An operation to press and release the LCD monitor. An item or icon can be selected, or an item can be executed.

f To select an icon, touch the center of the icon. f It will not operate while touching a different location of the LCD monitor.

r Sliding

An operation to move a nger while touching the LCD monitor. Playback operation such as the skip playback or direct playback, etc. can be performed.

r Touching and holding

An operation to keep on pressing, then releasing the LCD monitor. Values of the menu or the pages of the thumbnail screen can be changed continuously.

NOTE

t For details about operating the menu, refer to “When operating by touching the LCD monitor” (page 63).

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Chapter 3 Preparation

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

Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply

Power supply

A battery or the supplied AC adaptor can be used as the power supply for the camera.

f The camera is compatible to following batteries. (As of February 2019)

- AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional, supports quick charging)

- AG-VBR89 (optional, supports quick charging)

- AG-VBR118 (optional, supports quick charging)

- VW-VBD58 (optional)

Charging the battery

The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Fully charge the battery in the battery charger before using the battery.

It is recommended that you have one extra battery.

f It is recommended to perform charging of the batter in a location with ambient temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (same for the battery temperature). f The supplied AC cable is dedicated for this camera. Do not use with any other device. Also, do not use AC cable from other device on this camera. f The supplied battery charger can simultaneously charge two batteries. Also, it is compatible with the quick charge battery.

To the power outlet

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the <DC IN 12V> terminal of the battery charger. (Fig. 1)

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor. (Fig. 2)

f Insert the AC cable all the way in until it stops.

Connect the power plug to the power outlet. (Fig. 2)

Mount the battery to the battery charger. (Fig. 3)

The charging lamp of the side the mounted battery will illuminate, and the charging will start.

f Place the battery horizontally along the f Once the charging is completed, the <CHARGE1>/<CHARGE2> lamp (charging lamp) will turn off. Slide the battery and remove it.

r Display of the <CHARGE1>/<CHARGE2> lamp

The <CHARGE1>/<CHARGE2> lamp (charging lamp) of the supplied battery charger indicates the charging status as follows.

Display of the <CHARGE1>/<CHARGE2> lamp Charging status

Green (illuminated) Quick charging

Orange (illuminated) Normal charging

Orange (ashing) Stopped charging due to an error

Off Charging is completed or the battery is not mounted

mark, and slide it.

<CHARGE1>/<CHARGE2> lamp

NOTE

t The battery charger will determine the status of the battery after the battery is mounted. Therefore, it may take some time until the charging lamp is to

illuminate. Mount the battery again if the charging lamp does not illuminate after ten seconds or longer has elapsed.

t When two quick charging compatible batteries are mounted, the quick charging on the <CHARGE1> side will take priority, and the charging on the

<CHARGE2> side will be normal charging. Once the charging of the <CHARGE1> side proceeds, the charging on the <CHARGE2> side will switch to quick charging. Also, depending on the charging status of the battery, the indicator on the battery that is mounted on the <CHARGE2> side may turn off.

t The battery charger will perform optimal charging after determining the status of the battery. Once the charging is started, the indicator for quick

charging compatible battery will ash. Also, if it is charging on both <CHARGE1> side and <CHARGE2> side, charging of both batteries will stop when either one of the battery is mounted/removed, or replaced. It will start the charging again after determining the status of the batteries.

t Mount the battery to be charged prioritized on the <CHARGE1> side when charging.

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