Panasonic AJ-PX270P operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AJ-PX270

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.

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:

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.

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:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION (For USA and Canada):

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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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:

A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit. Do not store the unit in temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave the unit in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AJ-PX270 Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 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 of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

FCC Warning:

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

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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.

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

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 27 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 (Correct as of March 2014)

Panasonic 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.

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f SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. f HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/

or other countries.

f MMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Inneon Technologies AG. f Microsoft f Screenshots are used according to Microsoft Corporation guidelines. f Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iPad, and iPhone are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other

countries.

f Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States. f All other names, company names, product names, etc., contained in this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

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.

f Use of DCF Technologies under license from Multi-Format, Inc.

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

- 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.

How to read this document

r Illustrations

f Illustrations of the camera, menu screens, and other items, may vary from the actual items.

r Conventions used in this manual

f Words and phrases in [ ] brackets indicate details and content displayed in the viewnder or 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 as “SD memory card”. f A memory card with the “P2” logo such as AJ-P2E064AG memory card (optional) is referred to as a “P2 memory card”. f A memory card with the “microP2” logo such as AJ-P2M032AG memory card (optional) is referred to as a “microP2 memory card”. f P2 memory card and microP2 memory card are referred to only as “P2 card” unless distinguished otherwise. f Media such as external hard disk drives (HDD) connected to USB are referred to as “storage devices”. 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 Use of the camera on a system 13

Basic conguration devices 13 Expanded conguration devices 13

What you can do with this camera 14

Recording to the memory card 14 Linking to external devices 14 Connecting to the network 15

Chapter 2 Description of Parts 16

Left side 17 Right side 19 Front side, rear side 21 Top side 2 3

Chapter 3 Preparation 25

Power supply 26

Charging the battery 26 Attaching and removing the battery 27 Using the AC adaptor 27

Attaching and adjusting accessories 29

Adjusting the grip strap 29 Attaching the shoulder strap 29

Attaching the lens hood 29

Attaching the eye cup 30 Attaching the front microphone 31 Attaching a tripod 31

Turning on/off the power 32

How to turn on the power 32 How to turn off the power 32

Setting the date/time of the internal clock 33 P2 card 34

Inserting a P2 card 34 Removing a P2 card 35 Preventing accidental erasure 35 P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards 35 P2 card recording time 36 CPS (Content Protection System) 37 How to handle data recorded on P2 cards 37

Assigning functions to the USER buttons 38 Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor 40

Using the LCD monitor 40 Adjusting the LCD monitor 40 Mirror shooting 40 Highlighting the outlines of images 40

Adjusting and setting the viewnder 41

Using the viewnder 4 1 Adjusting the viewnder 41 Highlighting the outlines of images 41

Tally lamp 4 2

Chapter 4 Shooting 43

Basic procedures 44

Preparation 4 4 Shooting 44 Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording 45

Adjustable settings when shooting 47

Iris 47 Gain 4 7

Super gain 47 Brightness adjustment 47 Macro 47 Focusing (manual focus) 47 Focus assist function 48 Area mode function 49 Level gauge function 50

Adjusting the white and black balance 51

Adjusting the white balance 51 Adjusting the black balance 52

Using the zoom function 54

Setting the <ZOOM> switch 54 Adjusting the zoom position 5 4 Zoom ring 54

Adjusting image quality 55

Detail function 55 Skin tone function 55 RB gain control function 56 Chroma setting function 56 Matrix function 56 Color correction function 57 Black control function 5 7 Gamma function 57 Knee function 57 High color function 58 White clip function 58

Setting the electronic shutter 59

Shutter mode 59 Adjusting with the <SEL/PUSH SET> dial button and <MODE/

MENU CANCEL> button 5 9

Flash band compensation (FBC) function 60

Setting the ash band compensation function 60

Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function 61

Native variable frame rate recording 61 Standard variable frame rate recording (pull-down recording) 61

Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels 63

Selecting audio input signals 63 Using the built-in microphone 63 Using the external microphone and audio device 63 Adjusting the recording level 64 Displaying the audio level detailed 64

Getting position information using the GPS 65 Special recording functions

Pre-recording 66 Interval recording 6 6 One-shot recording 67 Loop recording 67 One-clip recording 68 Simultaneous recording 69 Hot swap recording 69 Recording check function 70 Shot mark recording function 70 Text memo recording function 7 0

6 6

Convenient shooting functions 71

Low angle shooting 7 1 Scan reverse shooting 71 Zebra patterns display 71 Displaying the center marker 71 Displaying the safety zone marker 7 1 Displaying frame marker 72 Checking and displaying the shooting status 72 Changing image size 72 Image stabilization function 7 2 Dynamic range stretcher function 72 Backlight compensation 72 Color bars 72 Time stamp function 72 Deleting last clip function 73 Waveform monitor function 73 Direct menu operation 7 3

Multi formats 74

Selecting recording signals 7 4 System modes and recording functions 74 List of recording settings and recording functions 76 Selecting video output 7 7 Recording/playback and output format list 7 8

Dual codec recording 79

Dual codec recording setting 79 Recording the proxy data 79 Recording to the SD memory card 79 Checking the proxy data 80 Error displays about proxy data recordings 81

Handling setting data 8 3

Setting data le conguration 8 3 Handling SD memory cards 8 3 Performing operations on SD memory cards 84 How to use user data 85 How to use scene le data 8 5 How to restore the scene le or menu setting status to the

factory settings 87

Saving to an SD memory card and loading saved data 87

Selection of external reference signal and generator lock

setting 88

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Locking the video signal to the external reference signal 88

Setting the time data 89

Recording of time codes and user bits 89 User bits settings 92 How to input user bits 93 Setting the time code 93 Externally locking the time code 94 Supplying the time code externally 96 Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output 96 Setting and displaying the counter 9 7

Chapter 5 Playback 98

Basic procedures 99

Preparation 99 Playback 99

Thumbnail operations 100

Thumbnail operation overview 100 Thumbnail screen 100 Selecting thumbnails 102 Setting thumbnail screen display 102 Changing thumbnails 103 Shot mark 104 Text memo 104 Deleting clips 105 Restoring clips 105 Reconnecting incomplete clips 106 Copying clips 106 Setting clip metadata Formatting a P2 card 108 Formatting SD memory cards 109 Properties

106

109

Chapter 6 Menu Operations 114

Setting menu structure 1 1 5

Menu types and how to open them 11 5 Main menu structure 115

Setting menu display 11 6

Setting menu basic operations 116 Setting [USER MENU] 117 Setting menu initialization 117

Menu list 11 9

[SCENE FILE] 11 9 [SYSTEM MODE] 124 [USER SW] 125 [SW MODE] 126 [AUTO SW] 127 [RECORDING SETUP] 128 [CLIP] 129 [AUDIO SETUP] 131 [OUTPUT SEL] 132 [NETWORK SETUP] 134 [DISPLAY SETUP] 135 [CARD FUNCTIONS] 138 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] 138 [MAINTENANCE] 138 [DIAGNOSTIC] 139 [USER MENU SEL] 139

Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode 152 Connecting to external devices in USB host mode 152

Chapter 9 Network Connection 161

Network connection 162

Available functions 162 Operating environment 162

Preparing for connection 163

For wireless LAN 163 For wired LAN 164

Network settings 165

Wireless LAN settings 165 Wired LAN settings 166 P2 browser function settings and connection status check 168 FTP client function setting 168

Using FTP client function 170

FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen) 170 Deleting clips on the FTP server 171 Viewing information of clips on FTP server 171 Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy) 172 Writing back from an FTP server to a P2 card (copy) 172 Transferring from an SD card to an FTP server (export) 172 Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card

(import) 173

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection 174

Maintenance 175

Charging the built-in battery 175

Frequently asked questions 176

Power supply 176 Battery 176

Shooting 176 Editing 176

Playback 176 Others 177

Warning system 178

Cases indicated by error codes 178 Cases indicated by error messages 178

Updating the camera rmware 182 Cleaning and storing 183

Cleaning the camera recorder 183 Cautions when storing the camera recorder 183

Chapter 11 Specication 184

Specications 185

Dimensions 185 Specications 185

Index 190

[OPTION MENU] list 140

[AREA SELECT] 140 [AWB PRE CONTROL] 140 [CAM REMOTE ADJ.] 140 [ENG SECURITY] 140

Chapter 7 Display 141

Screen status display 142

Conguration of status display on screen 142 Selecting display items on screen 142 Displaying screen 142 Checking and displaying shooting status 146 Mode check display 147

Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices 149

Connecting with headphones, remote control, or TV/

monitor 150

Headphones 150 Remote control 150 TV/monitor 150

Connection function via <USB2.0 DEVICE> or <USB3.0

HOST> terminal 152

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Chapter 1 Overview

Before using the camera, read this chapter.

For accessories, refer to the leaet supplied with the product.

Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera

Before using the camera

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

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

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

f If you use the camera recorder on or near TVs, video and sound data may be distorted by electromagnetic waves. f Strong magnetic elds produced by speakers and large motors may cause damage to recorded contents and may distort images. f Electromagnetic waves emitted by microcomputers may have a harmful effect on the camera recorder and may corrupt video and sound data. f The camera recorder may not operate properly if it receives harmful effects from devices that produce magnetism. If this happens, turn off the camera

recorder and either remove the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Then, replace the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor. After that, turn on the camera recorder.

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

If you use the camera recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage devices, the recorded video and sound data may suffer harmful effects.

r When using the camera recorder at the beach, etc., be careful that sand and dust do not get inside the camera recorder.

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

r Battery charger and battery

f If the <CHARGE> lamp continues blinking even when the battery is at its optimal temperature, the battery or battery charger may be damaged.

Contact a dealer.

f If the battery is warm, it will take longer than usual to charge. f If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio sound may be distorted. Keep the battery and battery charger at least 1 m away from radios

when in use.

f Noise may be emitted when using the battery charger, but this is not a malfunction.

r When carrying the camera recorder, be careful not to drop it.

f Strong shocks will damage the camera recorder body and it may not operate properly. f If you carry the camera recorder, use a grip strap or shoulder strap and handle it carefully.

r Do not apply insecticide or volatile materials to the camera recorder.

f If insecticide or volatile materials come into contact with the camera recorder, the camera recorder body may warp and the paint may come off. f Do not allow the camera recorder to remain in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.

r After using the camera recorder, either remove the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet.

r Battery characteristics

The battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It produces electrical energy via an internal chemical reaction. This chemical reaction is easily inuenced by the surrounding temperature and humidity, so the effective usage time of the battery is reduced when the surrounding temperature is hot or cold. When used in extremely low temperature environments, the effective usage time is 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.

Be sure to remove the battery from the camera recorder. (If the battery is left in the camera recorder, it will continue to consume a small amount of electric current even when the power is turned off)

If the battery is left inside the camera recorder for a long time, it will over discharge and may become unusable even if it is recharged.

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.

Also, if you drop the battery by mistake, make sure that the battery body and the terminal are not warped.

Inserting a deformed battery into the camera recorder or attaching it to the battery charger may cause damages on the camera recorder or 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. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data stored in their memory cards.

r LCD monitor and viewnder

f If the same image or letters are allowed to be displayed on the LCD monitor for a long time, the image may be burned into 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 If the camera recorder is very cold, the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than normal immediately after the power is turned on. The screen will return

to its regular brightness when the temperature inside increases.

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Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera

f Since the viewnder of the camera uses organic EL, if the same image or letters are allowed to be displayed for a long time, the image may be burned

into the screen. There is no problem with the recorded images.

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

f The LCD monitor and viewnder (organic EL) are highly-precisely managed 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.

r Do not point the eye piece of the lens and viewnder at the sun.

Doing so might damage the components inside.

r Protective cap for the terminal

Place a protective cap on connection terminals not being used.

r GPS

GPS (Global Position System) satellite is managed by the United States Department of State and its precision is sometimes intentionally changed.

Position it in a location where there is a good view of the sky and there is no inuence of obstacles such as roofs and trees, etc.

Depending upon the surrounding environment and the time, it may take a long time to position and errors may be larger.

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 Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of the camera or the P2 cards used, we will not assume liability for such failure. f Set up or check the calendar and time zone before recording (Setting the date/time of the internal clock). These settings have an effect on the

management and playback order for recorded contents.

r 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 product includes PHP, freely available from <http://www.php.net/>.

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

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

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

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

r Precautions when installing USB drivers

For the latest information on the driver, visit the following website.

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

f Install the required driver into your computer from the website. f For installation procedure of the driver, refer to the installation manual on the website.

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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

SD memory card* P2 memory card* microP2 memory card*

* For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards that are not described in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website:

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

Expanded conguration devices

You can also use the following devices in addition to the basic conguration devices.

Part name Part No. Remark

Wireless module AJ-WM30 “For wireless LAN” (page 163)

AG-MC200G “Attaching the front microphone” (page 31)

VW-VBD58 (7.2 V, 5800 mAh: Product comparable to the included battery) CGA-D54/CGA-D54s (7.2 V, 5400 mAh)

Visit the support desk at the website* “P2 card” (page 34)

“Attaching and removing the battery” (page 27)

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Chapter 1 Overview — What you can do with this camera

What you can do with this camera

This camera is a P2 hand-held camera recorder with the following features.

f The camera has an optical 22x cam-type zoom and a newly-developed 1/3-type 2.2 million pixel 3MOS sensor with high sensitivity F11 (59.94 Hz)/F12

(50 Hz) and low noise.

f In addition to AVC-Intra, as a recording codec, the camera also has a low-rate and full HD (1920×1080, 4:2:2, 10-bit) image quality AVC-LongG 50/

AVC-LongG 25, and AVC-LongG 12 (4:2:0, 8-bit), which allow long-term recording.

f It is compatible with both microP2 memory cards and P2 memory cards. f It supports progressive full frame rate shooting in 1080/60P and 1080/50P, output of 3G SDI/HDMI, and operations using AVC proxy video. f In addition to metadata input and playlist editing* by using both wired and wireless LAN connections, you can send proxy les to the network server by

connecting 4G adaptor*.

* Schedule to support when future versions are upgraded

Recording to the memory card

P2 card

The following can be recorded on the P2 card:

f HD/SD recording f AVC Ultra system codec support f Simultaneous recording (microP2 memory card only) f Dual codec recording f Variable frame rate

Slow & quick motion recording

SD memory card

Settings for user les and scene les, etc. can be stored in and loaded from the SD memory card.

Linking to external devices

USB device mode

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

P2 memory card, microP2 memory card*

USB 2.0 (device mode)*

*1 P2 memory cards and microP2 memory cards are optionally available. They are not supplied with the camera. *2 The USB 2.0 cable is not supplied with the camera. Prepare a commercial USB 2.0 cable (double-shielded for noise suppression).

USB host mode (<USB3.0 HOST> terminal connection)

The camera directly controls the hard disk drive to transfer data.

USB 3.0*

Personal computer

External storage device

* A USB 3.0 cable is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially sold USB 3.0 cable (with double shielding for noise reduction).

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Chapter 1 Overview — What you can do with this camera

Connecting to monitor

A monitor can be connected to output images.

Audio pin cable*

HDMI cable*

Monitor

BNC cable (composite/HD SDI/SD SDI)*

*1 Cables are optionally available. They are not supplied with the camera. *2 Use an HDMI cable (optional) with double shielding. For the HDMI cable, using Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. *3 For the BNC cable (optional) connected to the <SDI OUT> terminal, prepare a double-shielded cable equivalent to 5C-FB.

Connecting to the network

Wired LAN connection

The following operations are available on your computer via LAN terminal:

f Camera status check f Thumbnail image check f Proxy playback* f Download of proxy le/clip management information f Displaying/editing of metadata f Adding/deleting of metadata (shot mark or text memo) f Camera remote control (collective operations of recording control and time code/user bits)

In addition, clip transferring can be performed by the FTP client function via the LAN terminal.

* Contents which were recorded with AVC-LongG 6 cannot be played back.

Connecting using wireless LAN connection and 4G adaptor*

Attaching the wireless module AJ-WM30 (optional) to the <USB2.0 HOST> terminal (sub-host) of the camera allows you to connect the camera via wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11).

The following operations are available using your tablet, smartphone, and computer.

f Camera status check f Thumbnail image check f Proxy playback f Displaying/editing of metadata f Adding/deleting of metadata (shot mark or text memo) f Camera remote control (collective operations of recording control and time code/user bits)

In addition, clip transferring can be performed by the FTP client function via wireless LAN (access point connection) or 4G adaptor*.

* Schedule to support when future versions are upgraded

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts

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

Left side

Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Left side

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7 9 11 13 14

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1 Focus ring (page 47)

Focus manually when the <FOCUS> switch is set to <M>.

2 Zoom ring (page 54)

Adjust the zoom manually when the <ZOOM> switch is set to <MANUAL>.

3 Lens cover switching lever (page 30)

Open/close the lens cover.

4 Iris ring (page 47)

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

5 <ZOOM> switch (page 54)

Select the operation of the zoom.

<SERVO>: You can use the motor-driven zoom using the zoom lever. <MANUAL>: You can operate the zoom ring manually to adjust the angle of view.

6 <DISP/MODE CHK> switch (page 72)

This is the spring switch to check the status of the shooting, etc.

f Push this switch towards the <OFF> side to clear all displays except the display of the operation status, frame display such as an area, counter,

marker, and safety zone.

f Push this switch towards the <CHK> side to display all information such as setting status of the functions for the shooting, the list of functions

assigned to the USER buttons on the LCD monitor during shooting stand-by or shooting. Each time the switch is pushed towards the <CHK> side, the display of the status switches in turn.

7 <GAIN> switch (page 47)

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

8 <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial (page 64)

In the following conditions, the recording levels for the audio channels 1 to 4 can be adjusted.

f When the <CH1>/<CH2> switch is set to <MANU> f When [AUTO LEVEL CH3]/[AUTO LEVEL CH4] is set to [OFF] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING]

Assignment of audio channels 1 to 4 can be performed in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [FRONT VR SELECT].

9 <WHITE BAL> switch (page 51)

Select the method for adjustment of the white balance.

<PRST>: Set the white balance to the preset value. Each time the <AWB> button is pressed, [3200K], [5600K], and [VAR] are toggled. <A>/<B>: Select when using the stored value of the adjustment of the white balance.

10 <MENU> button (page 116)

Press this button to display [USER MENU]. Press this button for 3 seconds or more to display the main menu. Press it again to return to the original image.

11 <SEL/PUSH SET> dial button (page 116)

Move, select, and set the items in the setting menu while the setting menu is displayed. Set the preset values of the shutter, synchro scan, variable frame rate value, and white balance.

12 <MODE/MENU CANCEL> button (page 59)

f When the setting menu is not displayed, each press of the button switches modes to change the variable value of shutter speed, variable frame

rate, and white balance.

f When the setting menu is displayed, setting of the menu items is canceled and the previous screen is displayed.

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Left side

13 <AUTO/MANUAL> switch

Select 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 main menu → [AUTO SW].

<AUTO>: Adjust automatically. (Auto mode) <MANUAL>: Adjust manually. (Manual mode)

14 <SLOT SEL> button

Select the microP2 memory card slot for the target of recording. This button can be used as the USER button (USER7). (page 38)

15 Diopter adjustment lever (page 41)

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

16 <INPUT 1>/<INPUT 2> switch (page 63)

Switch audio input signals connected to the <AUDIO INPUT 1>/<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 power supply.

17 <CH1 SELECT>/<CH2 SELECT> switch (page 63)

Select the audio to be recorded to audio channel 1/2.

<INT(L)>/<INT(R)>: Record left audio (right audio) of the built-in microphone. <INPUT1>: Record input signals from the <AUDIO INPUT 1> terminal. <INPUT2>: Record input signals from the <AUDIO INPUT 2> terminal.

18 <CH1>/<CH2> switch (page 64)

Select the method to adjust the input level of audio channel 1/2.

<AUTO>: Adjust automatically. <MANU>: Adjust using the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2> dial.

19 <AUDIO LEVEL CH1>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2> dial (page 64)

Adjust the recording level of audio channel 1/2.

20 Internal speaker

Output audio during playback. When connecting the headphones to the headphones terminal, audio from the speaker turns off automatically.

21 HANDLE ZOOM switch (page 54)

Select the operation of the zoom lever (handle side).

<FIX>: Zoom in/out with the speed set in the main menu → [SW MODE] → [H.ZOOM SPEED]. <VAR>: Zoom speed changes depending on how strong the lever is pushed. (When pushed gently, the speed becomes slower, and when pushed

strongly, it becomes faster.)

<OFF>: The zoom lever does not work.

22 <ND FILTER> switch (page 47)

Select the lter to suit the illumination of the subject.

<1/64>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/64. <1/16>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/16. <1/4>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/4. <OFF>: Does not use the ND lter.

23 <IRIS> button (page 47)

Select the method for adjustment of the lens iris.

24 <FOCUS ASSIST> button (page 48)

Switch on/off the focus assist function. This button can be used as the USER button (USER1). (page 38)

25 <MACRO> button (page 47)

Switch on/off the macro function of the focus. This button can be used as the USER button (USER2). (page 38)

26 <FOCUS> switch (page 47)

Select the focus function.

<A>: Changes to the auto focus mode. Adjust 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.

This is the spring switch. Even when the <FOCUS> switch is pushed towards the <c> side, the switch returns to the <M> position.

27 <PUSH AUTO> button (page 48)

When the button is pressed in manual focus mode, focus is adjusted automatically while it is pressed.

28 <OIS> button (page 72)

Switch on/off the image stabilization function. This button can be used as the USER button (USER3). (page 38)

29 <ZEBRA> button (page 71)

Select the display of either zebra of marker. This button can be used as the USER button (USER4). (page 38)

30 <WFM> button (page 73)

Select whether to display the waveform monitor on the LCD monitor. This button can be used as the USER button (USER5). (page 38)

31 <A.IRIS.LEVEL> button

Switch on/off the auto iris function. Set the target value of the auto iris level in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [A.IRIS LEVEL EFFECT]. This button can be used as the USER button (USER6). (page 38)

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Right side

Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Right side

1 Eye cup (page 30)

2 Eye piece

3 Busy (active status indication) lamp (page 84)

Indicate the active status of the SD memory card, and is illuminated when the card is active.

4 SD memory card slot (page 84)

This is the insertion slot for the SD memory card (optional). Use the SD memory card for recording/opening the setting menu of the camera, or uploading metadata or proxy recording, etc.

NOTE

t Cautions when using SD memory cards

- On the camera, use SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard, SDHC standard, or the SDXC standard. When performing proxy

recording, use SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards, or SD memory cards with the class description of class2 or higher.

- MMC (Multi Media Card) cannot be used. (Bear in mind that taking pictures may no longer be possible if you use them.)

- When using miniSD/microSD cards with the camera, always install the adaptor specially designed for miniSD/microSD cards. (The camera will

not work properly if only the miniSD/microSD adaptor is installed. Make sure that the card has been inserted into the adaptor before use.)

- Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards on the camera before use.

- Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions.

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

- SDHC memory cards are a standard that was established in 2006 by the SD Association for large-capacity memory cards that exceed 2 GB.

- SDXC memory cards are a standard that was established in 2009 by the SD Association for large-capacity memory cards that exceed 32 GB.

5 Recording button (grip side) (page 44)

Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. Used for direct shooting in thumbnail mode.

6 Power switch (page 44)

Switch on/off the power.

7 Microphone cable clamp (page 31)

Used for securing the microphone cable.

8 Pin holder

Attach the zoom ring pin which is removed from the camera.

9 Headphones terminal (page 150)

This is the connecting terminal of headphones for audio monitor.

10 <AUDIO INPUT 2> terminal (XLR, 3-pin) (page 63)

Connect the audio equipment or the microphone.

11 <SDI OUT> terminal (page 96)

This is the output terminal for HD/SD SDI signals.

12 <TC IN/OUT> terminal (page 89)

This is the input/output terminal for time code. Use the <IN/OUT> switch to select the input or output.

13 <GENLOCK IN/VIDEO OUT> terminal (page 94)

This is the input terminal for reference signals when setting the genlock to the camera section. This is the output terminal of the video for monitor. Use the <IN/OUT> switch to switch the input or output.

14 <IN/OUT> switch (page 92)

Switch the input and output of the <TC IN/OUT> terminal and <GENLOCK IN/VIDEO OUT> terminal.

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Right side

15 <CAM REMOTE> terminal (page 150)

Connect the remote control (optional) to control some functions remotely.

<FOCUS IRIS>: (3.5 mm mini jack) Control the focus operation and iris operation remotely. <ZOOM S/S>: (2.5 mm mini jack) Control the zoom operation and start/stop operation of recording remotely.

16 Tripod holes

Attach 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)

17 <OPEN> button (page 163)

Use this button when opening the cover of the <USB2.0 HOST> terminal at the bottom of the button.

18 <USB2.0 HOST> terminal (sub-host) (page 163)

This is the terminal for the wireless LAN. Mount the wireless module AJ-WM30 (optional).

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Front side, rear side

Front side, rear side

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1 1

2 3

1 Built-in microphone (page 63)

This is the built-in stereo microphone.

2 Light sensor

Detects indoor and outdoor light.

3 Front tally lamp (page 42)

Lights during shooting. This lamp will blink when the battery level becomes low.

4 Recording button (front side) (page 44)

Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The operation of this button can be forbidden by the main menu → [SW MODE] → [FRONT REC].

5 <AWB> button (page 51)

Press this button to adjust the white balance. Press it for two seconds or more to adjust the white balance and then black balance.

6 Eye sensor (page 41)

Bring your eyes closer to display the screen on the viewnder.

NOTE

t The eye sensor may not work properly depending on the shape of glasses in use, how you hold the camera, or by hitting the strong light around

the eye piece.

t The eye sensor does not work during video playback.

7 Viewnder (page 41)

8 <AUDIO INPUT 1> terminal (XLR, 3-pin) (page 31)

Connect the audio equipment or the microphone.

9 Rear tally lamp (page 42)

Light during shooting. This lamp will blink when the battery level becomes low.

10 Battery attachment (page 27)

11 Battery release button (page 27)

Remove the battery.

12 microP2 memory card 1 access LED (page 35)

Indicate the access status of recording and playback of the card inserted in the microP2 memory card slot 1.

13 microP2 memory card slot 1 (page 34)

14 microP2 memory card 2 access LED (page 35)

Indicate the access status of recording and playback of the card inserted in the microP2 memory card slot 2.

15 microP2 memory card slot 2 (page 34)

16 P2 memory card slot (page 34)

17 P2 memory card access LED (page 35)

Indicate the access status of recording and playback of the card inserted in the P2 memory card slot.

18 <AUDIO OUT> terminal (page 150)

Output audio signals recorded to audio channel 1/2.

19 <USB3.0 HOST> terminal (host) (page 152)

Connect external hard disk drive, etc.

20 <USB2.0 DEVICE> terminal (device) (page 152)

Connect to a computer with the USB 2.0 cable to transfer data.

21 <HDMI OUT> (monitor output) terminal (page 150)

This is the output terminal of the video for monitor.

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Front side, rear side

22 <LAN> terminal (page 164)

Connect the LAN cable.

23 <DC IN 12V> terminal (page 27)

This is the input terminal for the external power supply. Connect the supplied AC adaptor.

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Top side

Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Top side

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1 Light shoe

Attach the video light.

2 Recording button (handle side) (page 44)

Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. This includes hold mechanism.

3 Zoom lever (grip side) (page 54)

Adjust the zoom of an image.

<T>: Zoom in the image. <W>: Zoom out the image.

4 <IRIS> button (page 47)

Select the method for adjustment of the lens iris. This button can be used as the USER button (USER8). (page 38)

5 <REC CHECK> button (page 44)

Press this button while recording is suspended, to play back the video and audio of the most recent clip for approximately three seconds.

6 Shoulder strap attachment (page 29)

Attach the shoulder strap.

7 LCD monitor (page 40)

8 Zoom lever (handle side) (page 54)

Adjust the zoom of an image.

<T>: Zoom in the image. <W>: Zoom out the image.

9 Focal plane index <

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

10 Handle mounting holes

Mount the handle.

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)

11 <COUNTER> button (page 93)

Switch the display item of the counter.

12 <RESET> button

Reset the display of the time counter.

13 <%> button

This works when the thumbnail screen is displayed. Press this button during a pause to perform fast-reverse playback. Press this button during playback to perform 4x speed reverse playback. If it is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at its start point (cued state).

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Top side

14 <(> button

This works when the thumbnail screen is displayed. Press this button to stop playback. Press this button when you stop interval recording or one-shot recording, or when you end combining to the clip of one-clip recording.

15 <)> button

This works when the thumbnail screen is displayed. Press this button during a pause to perform fast playback. Press this button during playback to perform 4x speed playback. If it is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at the start point of the next clip (cued state).

16 <=/&> button

This works when the thumbnail screen is displayed. Press this button to view playback image. Press it during playback to pause playback.

17 <THUMBNAIL> button (page 100)

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

18 <EXIT>/<CANCEL> buttons (page 102)

Restore the display to the previous state while the setting menu or property screen is displayed. Press this button while holding down the <SHIFT> button to act as the cancel button. This is convenient, for example, for batch-canceling clip selections.

19 Control stick (page 102)

Use this button to select a thumbnail or to perform operations of menus and area mode function.

20 <MENU> button (page 116)

Press this button to display [USER MENU]. Press this button for 3 seconds or more to display the main menu. Press it while the thumbnail is displayed to display the operation screen of the thumbnail menu, and clips can be deleted.

21 <SHIFT> button (page 102)

Use this button together with the control stick or other buttons.

f Press the control stick upward/downward while holding down the <SHIFT> button.

This moves the cursor to the thumbnail of the clip at the start or the end on the thumbnail screen.

f Press the control stick while holding down the <SHIFT> button.

This selects all clips from the previously selected clip up to the clip at the cursor position.

f Press the <EXIT>/<CANCEL> buttons while holding down the <SHIFT> button.

This works as the cancelation function. (page 24)

Operations with the <SHIFT> button held down are displayed in orange at each operation section.

22 <AUDIO MON/ADV> button (page 99)

<+>: When pressing during playback, the audio volume of the monitor is increased. When pressing during pause, frame-by-frame play is performed. <−>: When pressing during playback, the audio volume of the monitor is decreased. When pressing during pause, frame-by-frame rewind is

performed.

23 <BARS> button (page 72)

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

24 <LCD BACKLIGHT> button (page 40)

Select the brightness of the backlight of the LCD monitor.

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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 AC adaptor can be used as the power supply.

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.

<POWER> lamp

To the power outlet

(2)

(1)

<CHARGE> lamp

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Place the battery horizontally along the mark in the battery charger and slide it in. (Fig. 1)

Press it in rmly.

Connect an AC cable. (Fig. 2)

Connect in the order shown in the gure.

f <POWER> lamp

- Once the AC cable is connected, the lamp will light up.

f <CHARGE> lamp

- Lit: Charging.

- Not lit: Charging is complete.

- Flashing: Reinsert the battery.

Slide the battery out to remove it. (Fig. 3)

r Standard charging time and recording time

Battery parts number Voltage/capacity Charging time Continuous shootable time

VW-VBD58 (supplied) 7.2 V/5800 mAh Approx. 380 min Approx. 90 min

CGA-D54/CGA-D54s (optional) 7.2 V/5400 mAh Approx. 330 min Approx. 85 min

f The time when the ambient operating temperature is 20°C (68°F) and the relative operating humidity is 60%. At other temperature and humidity the

charging time may take longer.

NOTE

t Continuous recordable time is applied under the following conditions. If you use the camera in other conditions, continuous shootable time will shorten.

- With the LCD monitor open

- When the main menu → [OUTPUT SEL] → [SDI OUT] is set to [OFF]

- When the main menu → [OUTPUT SEL] → [VIDEO OUT] is set to [OFF]

- With the cable not inserted into the <HDMI OUT> terminal

t The battery and camera recorder will become warm during use or while charging. t Make sure that batteries are discharged before storing them. t When stored for long periods of time, it is recommended that you charge batteries once per year and then use up the battery capacity by using the

battery in the camera recorder before storing it again.

t When the battery becomes extremely hot or cold, the <CHARGE> lamp will ash several times and charging will automatically begin. t When the battery is left unused and discharged for a long time, the <CHARGE> lamp will ash several times and charging will automatically begin. t If the <CHARGE> lamp continues blinking even when the battery is at its optimal temperature, the battery or battery charger may be damaged.

Contact a dealer.

t If the battery is warm, it will take longer than usual to charge. t If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio sound may be distorted. Keep the battery and battery charger at least 1 m away from radios

when in use.

t Noise may be emitted from the battery charger when using the battery charger, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

r Supplied battery

f Remaining battery level display function

The approximate remaining battery level can be checked by looking at the LED display of the battery.

The displayed battery level may be different when the battery is attached to the camera and you are shooting and when the battery is not attached.

f The supplied battery is intended for use only in this camera.

Do not use it in other devices.

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Attaching and removing the battery

Attaching

Insert the battery until you hear it clicks.

Removing

Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply

Lock release button

Power switch

Battery release button

Turn the power switch to <OFF> while holding down the lock release button.

Make sure that the LCD monitor has gone off.

Lift up and remove the battery while holding down the battery release button.

Support the battery with your hand so that it does not fall down.

Using the AC adaptor

Attaching

Connect an AC cable.

Connect in the order shown in the gure.

<DC IN 12V> terminal

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To the power outlet

(1)

(2)

Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply

Connect the AC adaptor to the <DC IN 12V> terminal.

Removing

Turn the power switch to <OFF> while holding down the lock release button.

Make sure that the LCD monitor has gone off.

Remove the AC adaptor from the <DC IN 12V> terminal.

NOTE

t When not using the camera, remove the AC cable from the power outlet. t Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use other AC adaptors. t The AC adaptor can be connected when attaching the battery to the camera. When the AC adaptor is connected, the camera will switch to be powered

by the AC adaptor. When removing the AC adaptor, the camera will be powered by the battery.

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Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and adjusting accessories

Attaching and adjusting accessories

Adjusting the grip strap

Adjust the grip strap so that it ts the size of your hand.

Open the cover and adjust the length of the strap.

Replace the cover.

Attach the cover rmly.

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap to the attachment lugs.

Longer than 20 mm

NOTE

t Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached.

Attaching the lens hood

Removing

Longer than 20 mm

Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise.

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Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and adjusting accessories

Attaching

Center of camera

The side with the index of the lens hood

Align the index of the lens hood with the center of the camera body and attach.

Position the lens hood so that the side with the index of the lens hood is facing upwards.

Rotate the lens hood clockwise until it locks in with a click.

Opening and closing the lens cover

Use the lens cover open/close lever to open and close the lens cover.

Open the lens cover to take videos and photographs.

When not using the camera, close the lens cover in order to protect the lens.

NOTE

t Do not press the lens cover with force. Doing so may damage the lens and lens cover.

Attaching the eye cup

Groove

Attach the eye cup by aligning the groove on the attaching part of the eye cup with the inner ridge of the eye cup.

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