Panasonic AG-DVX200PJ, AG-DVX200PB, AG-DVX200PX User Manual

Operating Instructions Vol.1

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-DVX200PJ

AG-DVX200PB

AG-DVX200PX

Vol.1

Please read first

This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions Vol.2” (PDF file) which is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

F0815MT0

Printed in Japan

ENGLISH

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

≥Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

≥Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

≥Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not remove covers.

≥Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

≥Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. and CANADA.

The following mark and symbols are located on the bottom of the battery charger.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER 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.

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FCC NOTICE (USA)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number:	AG-DVX200PJ
Trade Name:	Panasonic
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.

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

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:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning:

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

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

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

indicates safety information.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

AG-DVX200

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AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.

But

≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

≥When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

≥When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.

But

≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

≥When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

≥When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger.

≥Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

(AG-DVX200PJ/PB)

The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

(AG-DVX200PX)

The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

(AG-DVX200PX)

This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

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.

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∫ Concerning the battery

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.

CAUTION

≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

∫Product identification marking

Product	Location
Memory Card Camera-Recorder	Bottom
Battery charger	Bottom
AC adaptor	Bottom

Conforms to UL STD 60065.

Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion 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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∫ About the recording method for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures using three different recording methods, including MOV, MP4 and AVCHD*.

*AVCHD Progressive (1080/60p, 1080/50p) supported.

MOV and MP4:

These recording methods are suitable for editing images. Audio is recorded in linear PCM.

≥Those methods are not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.

≥Those methods can record motion pictures in formats that support 4K. 4K motion pictures offer a resolution four times higher than that of full high-definition motion pictures.

AVCHD:

This recording method is suitable for playback on a high-definition compatible external monitor. Audio is recorded in Dolby® Digital.

∫ Regarding system frequencies

The NTSC/PAL region setting can be switched in [SYSTEM FREQ]. (l 30)

≥You cannot store AVCHD scenes recorded with different system frequencies on the same SD card. If you have switched the system frequency, use another SD card.

∫ Indemnity about recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit.

∫About Condensation

(When the lens, the viewfinder

or LCD Monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.

When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in temperature is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.) When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that for about one hour. When the unit becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

∫ About security

Be careful about the possibility of theft or loss of the unit, and be careful not to leave the unit unattended. Please note that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for the compromise, manipulation, and loss of information caused by these events.

∫ Caution regarding laser beams

The lens may suffer damage if struck by a laser beam. Make sure that laser beams do not strike the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.

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∫ Cards that you can use with this unit

SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥Refer to page 23 for more details on SD cards.

∫For the purposes of these operating instructions

≥The battery pack is referred to as the “Battery”.

≥SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

≥Function that can be used for Recording

Mode:

Function that can be used for Playback Mode:

≥Scene(s) recorded with [REC MODE] set to [MOV] or [MP4]: "MOV/MP4 scene(s)".

≥Scene(s) recorded with [REC MODE] set to [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)".

≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00

≥These operating instructions are designed for use with models AG-DVX200PJ/PB/PX. Such as screen illustrations are as an example AG-DVX200PJ.

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Contents

∫ How to open the Operating Instructions PDF file

When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Operating Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you would like to open.

≥Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Information for Your Safety......................	2
Accessories.............................................	10
Optional accessories.........................	10
Preparation
What you can do with this unit..............	11
Recording to the SD card..................	11
Linking to external devices................	11
Names and Functions of Main
Parts.........................................................	13
Power supply...........................................	19
Charging the battery .........................	19
Inserting/removing the battery...........	20
Charging and recording time.............	21
Connecting to the AC outlet..............	22
Preparation of SD cards.........................	23
Cards that you can use with this
unit ....................................................	23
Inserting/removing an SD card..........	24
Turning the unit on/off............................	25
Selecting a mode ....................................	25
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder........	26
Using the LCD monitor......................	26
How to use the touch screen ............	27
Viewfinder adjustment.......................	27
Setting date and time..............................	28
Recording
Selecting the Recording Method...........	29
Formatting media ..............................	29
System frequency Selection..............	30
Language Selection ..........................	30
Selecting a media to record...................	30
Recording motion picture with this
unit ...........................................................	31
Recording still pictures..........................	31

Switching between Auto and Manual
Mode ........................................................	32
Using the zoom.......................................	33
Manual Recording ..................................	34
Focus................................................	34
White Balance...................................	34
Iris/Gain adjustment..........................	35
Manual shutter speed .......................	35
USER button ...........................................	36
Setting the USER button...................	36
Using the USER button.....................	36
Functions of the USER button ..........	37
Playback
Motion picture/Still picture
playback ..................................................	39
Menu
Using the menu screen..........................	41
Menu structure........................................	42
Others
Cautions for use .....................................	44
About copyright......................................	47
Specification ...........................................	49

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Battery pack*1

Lens hood*3

Battery charger

AC adaptor

AC cable (2 cables)

(AG-DVX200PJ)

AC cable (2 cables)

(AG-DVX200PB)

AC cable (2 cables)

(AG-DVX200PX)

Microphone holder (l 18)

Microphone holder mounting screws (l 18)

12 mm length (0.47 q) (2 screws)

Eye cup (l 17)

INPUT terminal cap (2 caps)*2

Shoulder strap (l 17)

CD-ROM

(Solely for PC)

Operating Instructions

*1 The part number of the battery pack is VW-VBD58. Before purchasing an extra battery pack, check the optional accessories section. To purchase extra accessories, contact your dealer.

*2 The INPUT terminal caps are supplied with the microphone holder.

*3 The lens hood is attached to this unit at the time of purchase.

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Super-directional Electret Microphone

(AG-MC200G)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBD58)

Battery charger (AG-B23)

LED video light (VW-LED1)

Product numbers correct as of August. 2015. These may be subject to change.

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Preparation

What you can do with this unit

This unit is a 4K*1 camera recorder with the following features: *1 Please refer to page 49 about recording format of this unit.

≥The 4/3-type large sensor allows you to record beautifully defocused images with shallow depth of field as ultra high-definition 4K motion picture.

≥V-Log L (12 stops) allows you to record expressive images with greater latitude.

≥Recording at a variable frame rate of up to 120 fps (for FHD) is possible.

≥It incorporates the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer, Custom AF function, and ND filters (1/4, 1/16, and 1/64).

≥Supported recording media include SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card.

Recording to the SD card

A variety of recording functions support recording to the SD card.

≥ This unit supports relay/simultaneous/background/dual codec recording using double card slots.

Linking to external devices

USB Device Mode

Transfer data (files) to perform nonlinear editing on another device (PC, etc.). ≥ This unit supports USB 3.0.

A SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card*2

B USB 3.0 (Device mode)*3

CPC

*2 SD cards are optional and not supplied with this unit.

*3 A USB 3.0 cable is not supplied with this unit. Use a commercially-available double-shielded USB 3.0 cable with a ferrite core.

If possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or less.

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USB Host Mode

If you connect an external media device, such as USB HDD or USB flash memory (commerciallyavailable) to this unit, you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to the external media device.

It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the external media device. ≥ This unit supports USB 3.0.

Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

(This Site is English only)

A USB 3.0 (Host mode)

BExternal media device (commercially-available)

Connecting to an external monitor

Connect an external monitor to output images.

≥ It is also possible to output 4:2:2 (10bit) images, depending on the [OUTPUT BITS] setting.

A Audio cable*1		C BNC cable*3
B HDMI cable*2		D External monitor

*1 Use a commercially-available audio cable (3.5 mm (0.14 q) diameter jack to RCA cable). *2 Use a commercially-available High Speed HDMI cable.

If possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 3 m (9.84 feet) or less.

*3 To connect to the SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT terminal, use a double-shielded BNC cable equivalent to 5C-FB (commercially-available).

When connecting with an HDMI cable using an HDMI-to-DVI converter, etc., be sure to connect the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit last.

Connecting the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit first may result in malfunction.

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Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

		4	5
			6
		1	7
			8
		2	9
			10
			11
		3
	12	16	19
		17	20
	13
			21
	14	18	22
	15
			23
			24

1 USB HOST terminal

2USB DEVICE terminal

3HDMI OUT connector [HDMI]

4Handle

5Lens hood release button

6Audio input terminal 1 (XLR 3 pin) [AUDIO INPUT1] (l 18)

7Microphone holder attachment part (l 18)

8Lens hood

9 Status indicator (l 25)

10Power switch (l 25)

11Recording start/stop button (l 31)

12DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 22)

≥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

13SDI OUT terminal

14TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal

15VIDEO OUT terminal

16Headphone terminal []

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

≥Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s ears.

17AUDIO OUT terminal

18Camera remote terminal [CAM

REMOTE]

≥FOCUS IRIS terminal (3.5 mm (0.14 q) diameter mini jack)

≥ZOOM S/S terminal (2.5 mm (0.1 q) diameter super mini jack)

19 Pin holder

≥Attaches the zoom ring pin removed from this unit.

20Speaker

21Shoulder strap fixture (l 17)

22Inlet (cooling fan)

23Hand strap (l 17)

24Audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin) [AUDIO INPUT2] (l 18)

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					30		40																			41	42
					31
27					32
					33
28
29					34
					35

	36 37 38	39	43 44 45 46		47 48 49	50
25	Tripod receptacle (l 18)		40	User 5 button [O.I.S.] (l 36)
26	Eyepiece corrector lever (l 27)		41	User 6 button [ZEBRA] (l 36)
27	ND filter switch [ND FILTER]		42	User 7 button [WFM] (l 36)
28	Focus auto/Manual/¶ switch		43	Zoom switch [MANU/SERVO] (l 33)
	[FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 34)		44	Display/Mode check switch [DISP/
29	Iris button [IRIS] (l 34)			MODE CHK]
30	FOCUS ASSIST button		45	Gain switch [GAIN] (l 35)
31	User 1 button [USER1] (l 36)		46	White Balance switch [WHITE BAL]
32	User 2 button [USER2] (l 36)			(l 34)
33	User 3 button [USER3] (l 36)		47	Jog dial [SEL/PUSH SET] (l 34)
34	User 4 button [USER4] (l 36)		48	Menu button [MENU] (l 41)
35	PUSH AUTO button		49	Shutter speed button [SHUTTER] (l 35)
36	Focus ring (l 34)		50	Auto/Manual switch [AUTO/MANU]
37	Zoom ring (l 33)			(l 32)

38Zoom ring pin

39Iris ring (l 34)

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51

52 53

60

61 62

63

64

65 66

67

54 55							68
							69
							70
56 57					58 59		71
							72

73 74

75

51SD Card slot cover (l 24)

52Access lamp (card 1) (l 24)

53Card slot 1 (l 24)

54Access lamp (card 2) (l 24)

55Card slot 2 (l 24)

56INPUT1 / INPUT2 switches

57CH1 SELECT/CH2 SELECT switches

58CH1/CH2 switches

59AUDIO LEVEL CH1/AUDIO LEVEL CH2 knobs

60LCD monitor extract part (l 26)

61LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 27)

62Lens cover open/close lever (l 16)

63Recording lamp (Rear)

64Shoulder strap fixture (l 17)

7677 78

65Eye cup mount (l 17)

66Eye sensor

67Viewfinder (l 27)

68Eye cup (l 17)

69Open/close lever [OPEN] (l 20)

70Battery cover (l 20)

71Battery holder (l 20)

72Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 20)

73Built-in microphone

74Recording lamp (Front)

75Lens cover (l 16)

76Exhaust opening (cooling fan)

77Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

78Auto white balance button [AWB] (l 34)

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79 80 81 82 83

84 85 86 87

88

79Accessory shoe

80Sub zoom lever (l 33)

≥This lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever.

81Zoom lever [T/W] (In Recording Mode) (l 33)

Volume lever [rVOLs]/Thumbnail

display switch [/] (In Playback Mode)

82User 8 button [REC CHECK] (l 36)

83Handle mounting hole

(Size of the mounting hole) j1/4-20UNCk2

j3/8-16UNCk2

84Thumbnail button [THUMBNAIL] (l 25)

85Counter button [COUNTER]

86Counter reset/Time code setting button [RESET/TC SET]

87Color Bar Screen button [BARS]

88Sub recording start/stop button

≥This button functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.

∫ Opening/closing the lens cover

You can open/close the lens cover by sliding the lens cover open/close lever. ≥ When this unit is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens.

OPEN

CLOSE

≥Do not press the lens cover hard. This may damage the lens or the lens cover.

≥Depending on the various filters or the MC protector attached to the front side of this unit's lens, you may not be able to open/close the lens cover or attach the lens hood.

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∫ Adjust the length of the hand strap so that it fits your hand.

Adjust the hand strap according to the size of your hand.

≥If you find it difficult to fasten the buckle B, move the pad A towards you, and fasten the buckle B again.

1Open the buckle.

2Pull the end of the belt.

∫ Attaching the eye cup

1Align the mounting mark on the eye cup mount with the corresponding mark on

the eyecup.

2Attach the eye cup so that the notch on the eye cup mount is aligned with the protrusion inside the eye cup.

			A Mounting marks
			B Notch
			C Protrusion

≥ Push the eye cup in until it reaches the mounting mark. (D)

∫ Attaching the Shoulder strap

We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap (supplied) before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping this unit.

A 20 mm (0.8 q) or longer

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