Panasonic aj-px5000g operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AJ-PX5000G

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

M0913HM6045 -YI

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indicates safety information.

WARNING:

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

• To reduce the risk of fire, 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) out of the reach of babies and small children.

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire, refer mounting of the optional interface boards to qualified service personnel.

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:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

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.

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FCC NOTICE (USA)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AJ-PX5000G 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 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 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)

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Декларація про Відповідність

Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в

електричному та електронному обладнанні

(затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України)

Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР).

Вміст небезпечних речовин у випадках, не обумовлених в Додатку №2 ТР ОВНР, :

1. свинець(Pb) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

2. кадмій (Cd) – не перевищує 0,01 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 100 частин на мільйон;

3. ртуть(Hg) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

4. шестивалентний хром (Cr6+) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

5. полібромбіфеноли (PBB) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

6. полібромдефенілові ефіри (PBDE) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон.

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AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for this product from our DoC server: http://www.ptc.panasonic.de/

Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

TO REMOVE BATTERY

Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)

• To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual.

• If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

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

Battery recycling symbol (valid only in Taiwan)

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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 UniSlot logo is a registered trademark of Ikegami Tsushinki CO., LTD. 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 Memory card that has the “P2” logo (such as optional AJ-P2E064FG) is referred to as “P2 memory card”. f Memory card that has the “microP2” logo (such as optional AJ-P2M032AG) is referred to as “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 9

Before using the camera 10 Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.) 1 1 Accessories 12 Use of the camera on a system 13

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

Chapter 2 Description of Parts 14

Power supply and accessory mounting section 15 Audio (input) function section 17 Audio (output) function section 1 9 Shooting and recording/playback functions section 20 Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 24 Time code section 25 Warning and status display section 26 Description on display window 27

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 29

Setting the date/time of the internal clock 30 P2 card 31

Inserting a P2 card 31 Removing a P2 card 31 Preventing accidental erasure 32 P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards 32 P2 card recording time 33 CPS (Content Protection System) 34 How to handle data recorded on P2 cards 34

Basic procedures 35

For shooting 36 Standard recording 37 Native recording 37

Special recording functions 38

Pre-recording 38 Interval recording 38 One-shot recording 39 Loop recording 39 One-clip recording 40 Simultaneous recording 41 Hot swap recording 42 Recording check function 42 Shot mark recording function 42 Text memo recording function 43

Dual codec recording 44

Setting the dual codec 44 Recording the proxy data 4 5 Recording to the SD memory card 45 Checking the proxy data 46 Error displays about proxy data recordings 47

Streaming function 4 9

Setting the network connection 49 Using the streaming function 49 List of system modes and supported streaming output 49 List of streaming modes and resolution/frame rates 50

Normal and variable speed playback 51

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for

Recording 52

Multi formats 53

Selecting recording signals 53 System modes and recording functions 53 List of recording settings and recording functions 56 Selecting video output 5 7 List of recording/playback and output formats 58

Adjusting the white and black balance 60

Adjusting the white balance 60 Adjusting the black balance 62

Setting the electronic shutter 6 4

Shutter mode 6 4 Setting the shutter mode and speed 64 Setting the synchro scan mode 65

Flash band compensation (FBC) function 66

Setting the ash band compensation function 66

Assigning functions to <USER> buttons 67 Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels 69

Selecting audio input signals 69 Adjusting the recording levels 6 9

Selection of external reference signal and generator lock

setting 72

Locking the video signal to the external reference signal 72

Setting the time data 73

Recording and output of time codes and user bits 73 User bits settings 7 4 How to input user bits 75 Setting the time code 76 Externally locking the time code 77 Setting the camera ID 80 CTL counter setting and display 8 1

Viewnder status display 82

Lamp display in the viewnder 82 Conguration of status display on viewnder screen 82 Selecting display items on viewnder screen 83 Screen display 83 Checking and displaying shooting status 89 Mode check display 9 1 Display modes and setting changes/adjustment result

messages 92 Setting the marker display 93 Display of marker conrmation screen (marker select function) 93 Conrmation of return video signal in the viewnder 93 Zebra patterns display 93 Focus assist function 9 4 Waveform monitor function 95

Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor 96 Adjusting and setting the viewnder 9 7

Available viewnders 97

Handling setting data 9 9

Setting data le conguration 99 Handling SD memory cards 99 Performing operations on SD memory cards 100 How to use user data 102 How to use scene le data 102 How to restore menu setting status to factory setting values 103 Lens le 103 Writing and reading lens les to and from SD memory card 105

Chapter 5 Preparation 107

Power supply 108

Mounting and setting battery 108 Using external DC power supply 109

Mounting and adjusting the lens 111

Mounting the lens 111 Flange back adjustment 111 White shading compensation 11 2 Chromatic aberration compensation function (CAC) 11 3

Preparing for audio input 116

Using the front microphone 11 6 Using a wireless microphone receiver 11 6 Using audio devices 117

Mounting accessories 11 8

Mounting the camera on a tripod 11 8 Attaching the shoulder strap 118 Attaching the rain cover 11 9

Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external

recording start/stop switch 120

Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips 121

Thumbnail operations 122

Thumbnail operation overview 122 Thumbnail screen 122 Selecting thumbnails 125 Thumbnail screen display settings 126 Playing back clips 127 Changing thumbnails 127 Shot mark 128 Text memo 128 Deleting clips 130 Restoring clips 130 Reconnecting incomplete clips 130 Copying clips 130

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Contents

Setting clip metadata 131 Formatting a P2 card 133 Formatting SD memory cards 133 Properties 134 Connecting to external devices using the <USB3.0> terminal

(host) (USB storage mode) 138

Chapter 7 Menu Operations 145

Setting menu structure 146

Menu types and how to open them 146 Main menu structure 146 [OPTION MENU] structure 146

Setting menu display 147

Setting menu basic operations 147 Setting [USER MENU] 148

Menu list 149

[PAINT] 149 [VF] 158 [CAMERA] 164 [CLIP] 168 [REC/PB] 172 [I/F SETUP] 176 [FILE] 186 [MAINTENANCE] 188 [SYSTEM] 190 [USER MENU SEL] 191 [OPTION MENU] 191 Setting items to [USER MENU] and loading/reading the

settings to a data le

192

Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices 208

Linking to External Devices 209

Connecting the external device to the <USB2.0> terminal

(device) 209

Connecting the external device to the <USB3.0> terminal

(host) 209 Connecting the video and monitor 209 Recording images of external devices 209

FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen) 232 Deleting clips on the FTP server 233 Viewing information of clips on FTP server 234 Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy) 234 Writing back from an FTP server to a P2 card (copy) 234 Transferring from an SD memory card to an FTP server

(export) 235

Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card

(import) 235

Rec during upload function 237

Transferring recorded clips automatically (automatic transfer

mode) 237

Transferring selected clips automatically (manual selection

mode) 237

Displaying the upload list 238

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection 240

Inspections before shooting 241

Preparing to inspect 241 Inspecting the camera unit 241 Inspecting the memory recording functions 241

Maintenance 244

Charging the built-in battery 244

Warning system 245

Warnings description list 245 Error code 247 Warning information display 247 Warning/error displays in the thumbnail operation, menu

operation, and USB storage mode

Updating the camera rmware 250

Chapter 11 Specication 251

Dimensions and specications 252

Dimensions 252 Specications 252

Details of the connector signals 255 Index 258

Connection function via <USB2.0> or <USB3.0> terminals 210

Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode 210 USB storage mode 211

External device connection and recording control function

using HD SDI 212

HD SDI remote function 212

Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) 213

Switch functionality in remote control mode 213 Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 213 Remote control unit connected to the camera 213

Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) 215

Switch functionality in remote control mode 215 Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 215

Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) 216

Switch functionality in remote control mode 216 Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 216 Remote control unit connected to the camera 217

Connecting to P2 ROP application 218

Switch functionality in remote control mode 218 Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 218

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Chapter 9 Network Connection 219

Network connection 220

Available functions 220 Operating environment 220

Preparing for connection 221

For wireless module AJ-WM30 221 For wired LAN 222 For wireless module other than AJ-WM30 222

Network settings 223

Wireless LAN settings 223 Wired LAN settings 225

Network function 227

P2 browser function settings and connection status check 227 P2 playlist edit function setting 227 Setting for connection with P2 ROP application 228 Setting for IP connection with the remote operation panel

(AK-HRP200G) 229 Connection settings for the streaming function 229

Using FTP client function 231

FTP client function setting 231

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Chapter 1 Overview

Before using the camera, read this chapter, and check the accessories.

Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera

Before using the camera

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 When preparing 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.

r What to remember 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 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.

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

For these details (originally provided in English) and details on 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 — Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.)

Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.)

When the camera is shipped, the region of use is not set. Before you use the camera for the rst time, follow the steps below to change the setting to the frame frequency of the region of use.

When the region of use is not set, connect the camera’s power and set the <POWER> switch to <ON>.

The [AREA SELECT] screen for setting the region of use is displayed.

Use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons `/{) to select the region from the [NTSC]/[NTSC (J)] (Japan)/[PAL] and press the jog

dial button (or <SET> button).

Select [YES] in the confirmation message, and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

The camera will be initialized according to the region of use selected and automatically restart. After setting up the camera once, this screen will not be displayed when subsequently turning the power on. To change the region of use, congure the setting in [OPTION MENU] → [AREA SETTING] → [AREA SELECT].

NOTE

t When making this setting to use the camera for the rst time, only the following items are changed on the camera. Menu setting values other the

following items stay at their factory settings.

Factory settings [NTSC] [NTSC (J)] [PAL]

[LINE&FREQ] [1080-59.94i] [1080-59.94i] [1080-59.94i] [1080-50i]

Camera mode 60i 60i 60i 50i

[SETUP(7.5%)] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF]

[REAR LINE IN LVL] [4dB] [4dB] [4dB] [0dB]

[AUDIO OUT LVL] [4dB] [4dB] [4dB] [0dB]

[HEADROOM] [20dB] [20dB] [20dB] [18dB]

GUI metadata language

display

[LANGUAGE]* No display No display

* For details, refer to “Setting metadata display language” (page 133).

US English US English Japanese/for Japan US English

[ENGLISH]

[JAPANESE]

No display

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Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories

Accessories

Shoulder strap (page 118)

Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 15)

NOTE

t After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly.

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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

Lenses, batteries, etc. are needed for shooting with the camera.

Part name Part No. Remark

Electronic HD view nder AJ-HVF21KG “Adjusting and setting the viewnder” (page 97)

Electronic HD color view nder AG-CVF10G/AG-CVF15G “Adjusting and setting the viewnder” (page 97)

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

Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON “Mounting and adjusting the lens” (page 111)

Battery

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

microP2 card adaptor AJ-P2AD1G “P2 card” (page 31)

*1 A battery holder is provided as standard on the main unit. *2 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/

AJ-MC900G “Using the front microphone” (page 116)

HYTRON140* DIONIC HC/90* V-mount type battery plate

f ENDURA E-10

Visit the support desk at the website*2. “P2 card” (page 31)

“Mounting and setting battery” (page 108)

Expanded conguration devices

The following devices are also available in addition to the basic conguration devices.

Part name Part No. Remark

Remote control cable AJ-C10050G —

Remote control unit AJ-RC10G

Extension control unit AG-EC4G

Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP200G

Wireless module AJ-WM30 “For wireless module AJ-WM30” (page 221)

LCD monitor BT-LH80W/BT-LH900, etc. —

Storage device — —

UniSlot wireless microphone receiver — —

External DC power supply — “Using external DC power supply” (page 109)

“Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G)” (page 213)

“Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G)” (page 215)

“Connecting to Remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G)” (page 216)

Accessories

Part name Part No. Remark

Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 —

Hard carrying case AJ-HT901G —

Rain cover SHAN-RC700 “Attaching the rain cover” (page 119)

Tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 “Mounting the camera on a tripod” (page 118)

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts

This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the display window are also described.

Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section

Power supply and accessory mounting section

17 18 10

19 20

4 5 6 7 8 1

1 <POWER> switch (page 35)

Switch used to turn on/off the power.

NOTE

t Even when the <POWER> switch is set to the <OFF> position, the camera is not shut off from the main power.

2 Viewnder left/right positioning ring

To adjust the left/right position of the viewnder, loosen this ring, and slide the viewnder to the left or right to adjust it to an easy-to-view position. After adjustment, turn in the <LOCK> direction and rmly clamp.

3 <VF> terminal

Mount the viewnder AJ-HVF21KG (optional), etc.

4 Mount cap (page 111)

Raise the lens lever to remove the cap. Replace the cap when the lens is not mounted.

5 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp (page 111)

Used for securing the lens and microphone cables.

6 Lens mount (2/3-type bayonet) (page 111)

Mount the lens.

7 Tripod mount (page 118)

Attach the optional tripod adaptor (SHAN-TM700) when mounting the camera on the tripod.

8 Lens lever (page 111)

After mounting the lens to the lens mount, tighten the lever to secure the lens.

9 <LIGHT> switch

Select how to turn on/off the video light connected to the light output terminal.

<AUTO>

<MANUAL> The light is illuminated according to whether the video light is turned on/off.

When the video light is left turned on, the light is illuminated at the same time that recording starts on the camera and goes out at the same time that recording stops.

131214 15

10 Shoulder strap ttings (page 118)

Attach the shoulder strap.

11 Battery release lever (page 108)

Pull this battery release lever down to release the battery.

12 Battery holder (page 108)

Mount the Anton/Bauer battery.

13 <DC IN> terminal (page 109)

This is the input terminal for the external power supply. Connect to the external DC power supply.

14 <DC OUT> (DC power supply) output terminal (page 120)

This is the DC12 V output terminal. It provides a maximum current of 1.5 A.

NOTE

t Make sure that polarity is correct before connecting an external device. Doing so may result in a malfunction.

15 <REMOTE> terminal (page 213) (page 215) (page 216)

f Connect the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional) to remote-control some functions. For details, refer to “Connecting to the remote control unit

(AJ-RC10G)” (page 213).

f Connect the extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional) to remote-control some functions. For details, refer to “Connecting to the extension control

unit (AG-EC4G)” (page 215).

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section

f Connect the remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) to remote-control some functions. For details, refer to “Connecting to Remote

operation panel (AK-HRP200G)” (page 216).

16 Cable holders

Used for clamping the light and microphone cables in place.

17 Accessory mounting holes

Attach accessories. Do not use for purposes other than attaching accessories.

f Mounting hole size

- 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 10 mm or shorter)

- 3/8-16 UNC (screw length 10 mm or shorter)

18 Light shoe

Attach the video light.

f Mounting hole size

1/4-20 UNC (screw length 6 mm or shorter)

19 Viewnder front/back position clamp lever

To adjust the front/back position of the viewnder, loosen this lever, and slide the viewnder to the left or right to adjust it to an easy-to-view position. After adjustment, turn in the <LOCK> direction and rmly clamp.

20 Light output terminal

Connect the Ultralight 2 of Anton/Bauer (optional) or an equivalent video light of 50 W or under. The battery charge level drops sharply when the light is illuminated. When using the light, using a battery of 90 Wh or more is recommended.

21 Microphone holder mounting screws

Screws for mounting the microphone holder AJ-MH800G (optional) or VF interface box AG-YA500G (optional).

22 <LENS> terminal (page 111)

Connect the lens connection cable. For details of the lens used, refer to the Operating Instructions for the lens.

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (input) function section

Audio (input) function section

1 <F.AUDIO LEVEL> (audio recording level adjustment) dial (page 70)

f Adjust the recording level of audio channels 1/2 (or 3/4). f Set which of audio channels 1/2 or 3/4 is to be adjusted at the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]. f When the position of the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch is at <AUTO>, adjustment is automatic, and the <F.AUDIO

LEVEL> and <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dials do not function.

f Set whether to enable the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial at the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [FRONT VR CH1(CH3)] or [FRONT VR

CH2(CH4)].

2 <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> (audio channel 1/3, 2/4 recording level adjustment) dial

f When the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch is set to <MANU>, the recording level of audio channels 1/2 (3/4) can be

adjusted by these dials.

f Set which of audio channels 1/2 or 3/4 is to be adjusted at the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]. f These knobs have a locking mechanism, so turn the dial while pressing in when making adjustments.

3 <AUDIO IN> (audio input selector) switch

Select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1/2/3/4.

<FRONT> Records the microphone input signal connected to the <MIC IN> (microphone input) terminal.

<W.L.> Records the input signal from the wireless microphone receiver.

<REAR>

Records the audio input signal from the audio equipment connected to <AUDIO IN CH1/3> and <AUDIO IN CH2/4> (audio input channels 1/3, 2/4) terminals.

NOTE

t When the stereo microphone AJ-MC900G (optional) is used, set both <CH1> and <CH2> (or <CH3> and <CH4>) to <FRONT>. L CH is recorded

to <CH1> (<CH3>), and R CH is recorded to <CH2> (<CH4>), respectively.

4 <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> (audio channel 1/3, 2/4/automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch

Select the method to adjust the recording level for audio channel 1/2 (3/4).

<AUTO> Adjusts automatically.

<MANU> Adjusts manually.

f Set which of audio channels 1/2 or 3/4 is to be adjusted at the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT].

5 Wireless slot (page 116)

Mount the UniSlot wireless microphone receiver (optional).

6 <LINE>/<MIC> (line input/microphone input) selector switch (page 117)

Switch the audio input signal connected to <AUDIO IN CH1/3> and <AUDIO IN CH2/4> (audio input channels 1/3, 2/4) terminals.

<LINE> Inputs audio signals from line-input audio equipment.

<MIC> Inputs audio signals from the microphone.

7 Microphone input power selector switch (page 242)

Turn on/off the power supply to the microphone connected to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3> and <AUDIO IN CH2/4> (audio input channels 1/3, 2/4) terminals.

<+48V> Supplies +48 V power to the microphone.

<OFF> Does not supply power to the microphone.

NOTE

t When microphone input <+48V> is set and microphones are not connected to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3> and <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminals, low-

frequency noise may occur. This is not a problem when a microphone is connected.

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t When [ON] is not set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [REAR MIC POWER], power is not supplied regardless of the switch

position.

8 <AUDIO IN CH1/3>, <AUDIO IN CH2/4> (audio input channel 1/3, 2/4) terminals (page 117)

Connect the audio equipment or the microphone.

9 <MIC IN> (microphone input) terminal (page 116)

f Connect the microphone (optional). f The phantom microphone can also be used. To use this, set [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [FRONT MIC POWER].

When it is set to [ON] and a microphone is not connected, low-frequency noise may occur. This is not a problem when a microphone is connected.

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Audio (output) function section

Audio (output) function section

1 <MONITOR> (volume adjustment) dial

Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones.

2 <ALRAM> (alarm volume adjustment) dial

Adjust the volume of the alarm from the speaker and earphones. When set to the minimum position, the alarm cannot be heard.

3 Speaker

During recording, EE audio can be monitored, and during playback, playback audio can be monitored. The alarm is output in sync with ashing/lighting of the <WARNING> lamp or warning indicator. Audio from the speaker automatically disappears when earphones are connected to the <PHONES> terminal.

4 Audio channel selector switch

Switch the audio channels output to the speaker, earphones, and <AUDIO OUT> terminal.

<CH1/2> Outputs the signals of audio channels 1 and 2.

<CH3/4> Outputs the signals of audio channels 3 and 4.

The channel display of the audio level meter on the display window and viewnder are also switched interlocked to operation of this switch.

5 <MONITOR SELECT> (audio selection) selector switch

Select audio output from the speaker, earphones and <AUDIO OUT> terminal interlocked with the audio channel selector switch.

<CH1/3> Outputs the signal of either audio channel 1 or audio channel 3.

<ST>

<CH2/4> Outputs the signal of either audio channel 2 or audio channel 4.

<MONITOR SELECT> (audio selection)

* [STEREO] or [MIX] can be switched to in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [MONITOR SELECT].

6 <PHONES> (earphones) terminal (mini jack)

This is the terminal for connecting the audio monitor earphones. (stereo) Audio that is output is the same on both terminals (front side, rear side)

7 <AUDIO OUT> terminal

f Output audio signals recorded on audio channel 1/2 or 3/4. f Select output signals by the <MONITOR SELECT> selector switch.

Outputs either the stereo audio signals of audio channels 1 and 2 or the stereo audio signals of audio channels 3 and 4. Stereo audio signals can be changed to the MIX signals in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [MONITOR SELECT].

Audio channel selector switch

selector switch

<CH1/3> Audio channel 1 Audio channel 3

<ST> Stereo output from audio channels 1 and 2* Stereo output from audio channels 3 and 4*

<CH2/4> Audio channel 2 Audio channel 4

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section

Shooting and recording/playback functions section

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1 <SYNCHRO SCAN> adjustment button

In the synchro scan mode, the speed of synchro scan can be adjusted. Pressing the <−> button slows down the shutter speed. Pressing the <+> button speeds up the shutter speed. For example, when taking shots of a computer monitor, adjust to a position where the noise for the horizontal bar in the viewnder will be reduced.

2 <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> (lter switching) dial (page 36)

Select the lter to suit the luminance or color temperature of the subject.

Position of <CC FILTER>

dial (large diameter)

<A> <3200 K> Sets the color temperature to 3200 K.

<4300 K> Sets the color temperature to 4300 K.

<C> <5600 K> Sets the color temperature to 5600 K.

<D> <6300 K> Sets the color temperature to 6300 K.

Setting Description

Position of <ND FILTER>

dial (small diameter)

<1> <CLEAR> Does not use the ND lter.

<2> <1/4ND> Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/4.

<3> <1/16ND> Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/16.

<4> <1/64ND> Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/64.

Refer to the following table to switch the <CC FILTER> and <ND FILTER> dials according to the shooting conditions.

Shooting conditions <CC FILTER> dial <ND FILTER> dial

Sunset, sunrise, inside studio <A> (<3200 K>) <1> (<CLEAR>)

Outdoors in the clear skies

Outdoors under cloudy skies or in the rain <D> (<6300 K>) <1> (<CLEAR>) or <2> (<1/4ND>)

Clear, bright scenery such as snowy scenery,

3 Focal plane index < >

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

4 <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) (page 67)

Assign user-selected functions to each button. Pressing each button performs the assigned function.

5 <SHUTTER> switch (page 64)

Switches the electronic shutter.

This is a spring switch. Each turn towards the <SEL> side alters the shutter speed.

6 <AUTO W/B BAL> switch (page 60)

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<OFF> Disables the electronic shutter.

<ON> Enables the electronic shutter.

<SEL> Changes the speed of the electronic shutter.

<AWB>

Adjusts white balance automatically. When this switch is operated with the <WHITE BAL> switch on the side set to the <A> or position, adjustment is performed in several seconds and adjustment values are stored in memory. Note that this does not work when the <WHITE BAL> switch is at the <PRST> position.

Setting Description

(<4300 K>) or <C> (<5600 K>) or <D>

(<6300 K>)

(<4300 K>) or <C> (<5600 K>) or <D>

(<6300 K>)

<2> (<1/4ND>) or <3> (<1/16ND>)

<3> (<1/16ND>) or <4> (<1/64ND>)

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<ABB>

NOTE

t When white balance or black balance is automatically adjusted, each of these automatic adjustments is canceled by pushing the <ABB> side or

<AWB> side again. The adjustment values at this time return to the values before automatic adjustment was performed.

7 <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch (page 93)

This is the spring switch to check selection of the marker and the shooting status of the camera.

<MKR>

8 <GAIN> switch (page 60)

f Switch the video amplier gain according to the lighting conditions under which you are shooting. f The gain values for the <L>/<M>/<H> positions can be set by each [[S] MASTER GAIN] of [LOW SETTING], [MID SETTING], or [HIGH SETTING]

in the main menu → [PAINT].

f Factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 6 dB, and H = 12 dB.

9 <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch

Select the video signals output to the memory, viewnder and video monitor from the camera unit.

Adjusts black balance automatically. When [ON] is set in main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [SHD,ABB SW CTL], the automatic adjustment function for black shading can be assigned to this switch.

Each time the switch is pressed towards the <MKR> side, the marker display switches in the viewnder between [A] marker display → [B] marker display → hidden. When the power is turned on, the status before the power was turned off is displayed.

Each time the switch is pressed towards the <MCK/MCL> side, the six screens that indicate the setting status of the camera ([STATUS] screen, [!LED] screen, [FUNCTION] screen, [AUDIO] screen, [CAC] screen, [USER SW] screen) are switched in order in the viewnder. This does not affect the output signals from the camera. The display goes out in about ve seconds. The display of the current selected screen is continued by holding down the button. If the button is pressed towards the <MCK/MCL> side while the setting menu is displayed, this button doubles as the switch for canceling new setting values.

Video captured on the camera is output and the auto knee function is activated. Instead of the auto knee function, the dynamic range stretcher (DRS) function can be assigned.

Video captured with the camera is output and the auto knee function is not activated. The knee point is xed to the level set by the main menu → [PAINT] → [KNEE/LEVEL] → [KNEE MASTER POINT].

The color bar signal is output. The auto knee function is not activated. The color bar signal can be selected from the four types in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [COLOR BARS]. (page 166)

NOTE

t As the factory setting, when the <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch is set to <BARS>, and <CH1> on the <AUDIO IN> switch is set to

<FRONT>, test signals are output to all four audio channels. The test signal output method can be changed in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [TEST TONE].

t Auto knee function

When you adjust levels to shoot people or scenery against a strongly lit background, the background will be totally white-out, with buildings and other objects blurred. In such a case, the auto knee function reproduces the background clearly. The auto knee function is effective when shooting the following scenes:

- The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear sky.

- The subject is a person inside a car or a building, and you also want to capture the background visible through a window.

- The subject is a high-contrast scene.

10 <WHITE BAL> (white balance memory selector) switch (page 60)

Select the white balance adjustment method.

Set the switch to this position when you have no time to adjust the white balance.

<PRST>

<A>/

f The factory setting is 3200 K. f You can change to any color temperature in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [WHITE BALANCE MODE] → [COLOR TEMP PRE].

(page 167)

Adjust automatically the white balance by pressing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards <AWB> and saves the adjusted value to memory A or B. You can also assign the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function to in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [WHITE BALANCE MODE] → [AWB B]. (page 61)

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11 <REC> button (page 37)

Recording is started by pressing this button. Recording is stopped by pressing this button again. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side.

12 <SHOT MARKER> button (page 42)

f Shot marks can be added to the thumbnail of a clip while that clip is being recorded. Thumbnails can also be selected in the LCD monitor, and shot

marks can be added by pressing this button.

f The selected function can be assigned as the <USER3> button. Set the function to be assigned in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [USER SW] →

[SHOT MARK (U3)].

13 <TEXT MEMO> button (page 43)

f Text memos can be recorded by pressing this button during recording/playback or while playback is paused. f The selected function can be assigned as the <USER4> button. Set the function to be assigned in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [USER SW] →

[TEXT MEMO (U4)].

14 P2 memory card access LED (page 32)

Indicate the access status of recording and playback of each card.

15 P2 memory card slot

16 Busy (active status indication) lamp (page 100)

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

NOTE

t Do not insert or remove the card while the lamp is lit. This might damage the SD memory card.

17 SD memory card slot (page 100)

This is the insertion slot for the SD memory card (optional). Use the SD memory card for recording/opening the setting menu and lens les for 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.

18 microP2 memory card access LED (page 32)

Indicates the access status of recording and playback of each microP2 memory card.

19 microP2 memory card slot

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20 <%/REW> (rewind) button

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

21 <STOP> (stop) button

Press this button to stop playback. Press it to stop interval recording or one-shot recording, or to end linking of clips in one-clip recording.

22 <FF/)> (fast forward) button

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

23 <PLAY/PAUSE> (play/pause) button

Press this button to view the playback image using the viewnder screen or the monitor screen. Pressing it during playback pauses playback.

24 <MON OUT CHARACTER> switch (page 80)

Species whether characters are superimposed over the output from <SDI OUT2>, <VIDEO OUT>, and <HDMI> terminals.

<ON> Superimposes characters.

<OFF> Does not superimpose characters.

25 <USB2.0> terminal (sub-host)

Mount the wireless module AJ-WM30 (optional).

26 <USB2.0> terminal (device) (page 210)

In the USB device mode, the camera can be connected to the computer by the USB 2.0 cable to transfer data. In this case, recording playback operations and camera shooting are not possible.

27 <USB3.0> terminal (host) (page 211)

In the USB storage mode, connect external hard disk drives, etc.

NOTE

t For the cable to be connected to this terminal, use the double-shielded cable. t When connecting to a USB 3.0 compatible storage device, use a cable compliant with the USB 3.0 standard.

28 <LAN> terminal (100BASE-TX)

Connect a LAN cable.

NOTE

t For the cable to be connected to the <LAN> terminal, use the shielded cable.

29 <HDMI OUT> (monitor output) terminal

This is the video output terminal for the monitor. Video can be output separately from the <SDI OUT1> terminal according to the setting of the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [MONITOR OUT MODE]. The down-conversion signal can be selected in [OUTPUT SEL] → [SDI2/HDMI OUT]. Up-conversion is not supported. Superimposing of characters can be set by the <MON OUT CHARACTER> switch independently of the <SDI OUT1> terminal. (page 80)

30 <SDI OUT1> (output) terminal

This is the output terminal exclusively for SDI. Output is performed in the same signal format as in the system mode. Down-conversion and upconversion are not supported. Superimposing of characters can be set independently of the <HDMI OUT>, <SDI OUT2>, and <VIDEO OUT> terminals. (page 80)

31 <SDI OUT2> (monitor output) terminal

This is the video output terminal for the monitor. Video can be output separately from the <SDI OUT1> terminal according to the setting of the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [MONITOR OUT MODE]. HD SDI or down-converted SD SDI can be selected in [OUTPUT SEL] → [SDI2/HDMI OUT]. Up-conversion is not supported. Superimposing of characters can be set by the <MON OUT CHARACTER> switch independently of the <SDI OUT1> terminal. (page 80)

NOTE

t As the factory setting, output of the signal from the <SDI OUT2> terminal is stopped. To enable output, set [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP]

→ [OUTPUT SEL] → [SDI OUT2].

t During HD SDI signal output, use a 5C-FB or higher cable.

32 <SDI IN> (input) terminal

Input the HD/SD SDI signals. Signals from this input terminal can be recorded by setting [SDI] in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC SIGNAL]. 3G-SDI input signals can be recorded at 1080P. For details, refer to “Selecting recording signals” (page 53).

In the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [GENLOCK] → [GENLOCK] → [SDI IN], a generator lock can also be applied referenced to this input signal. (page 72)

NOTE

t During HD SDI signal output, use a 5C-FB or higher cable.

33 <VIDEO OUT> (monitor output) terminal

This is the video output terminal for the monitor. Video can be output separately from the <SDI OUT1> terminal according to the setting of main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [MONITOR OUT MODE]. The VBS signal is output at all times. Superimposing of characters can be set by the <MON OUT CHARACTER> switch independently of the <SDI OUT1> terminal. (page 80)

NOTE

t As the factory setting, output of the signal from the <VIDEO OUT> terminal is stopped. To enable output, set [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP]

→ [OUTPUT SEL] → [VIDEO OUT].

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section

Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section

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1 <MENU> button (page 147)

f Press this button to display [USER MENU] on the viewnder screen. Press this button for three seconds or more to display the main menu on the

viewnder screen. Press it again to return to the original image.

f This button functions in the same way as the <MENU> button (cursor).

2 Jog dial button (page 147)

f With the setting menu open, navigate through setting menus, select items, and set values.

3 LCD monitor

Displays the video in the viewnder. Clips on the P2 card can also be displayed as thumbnails. During thumbnail display, clips can be operated or deleted, and P2 cards can be formatted, for example, by operating the cursor/<SET> button or operating the main menu → [CLIP].

NOTE

t The quality of the image displayed in this monitor is different from the quality of the image that is actually recorded/output to the camera. Bear this

in mind, in particular, when [480-59.94i] or [576-50i] is set in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [LINE&FREQ].

t When [480-59.94i] or [576-50i] is set in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [LINE&FREQ], and camera video and playback video

are switched, the image on the monitor is temporarily disrupted. This is not a malfunction.

t If the battery is removed or the external DC power plug is removed while the power is on, a residual image might remain in the LCD screen. This is

not a malfunction. It will disappear if the screen is left as it is.

t At lower temperatures, residual images sometimes appear to increase on screen. This is not a malfunction.

4 <OPEN> button

This is used to open the LCD monitor.

5 <THUMBNAIL> button (page 125)

This switches the video in the LCD monitor from video in the viewnder to thumbnail display of clips. Pressing this button again returns the display to the original video in the viewnder. Button operations are disabled during recording and playback.

6 <EXIT>/<CANCEL> buttons (page 125)

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

7 Cursor/<SET> button (page 125)

This is used for setting time codes or user bit values, and selecting thumbnails or operating menus. When the setting menu is displayed, it is used for selecting items or changing settings. The four triangular buttons are the cursor buttons, and the square button in the center is the <SET> button.

8 <MENU> buttons (cursor) (page 125)

Press this button to display [USER MENU] on the viewnder screen. Press this button for three seconds or more to display the main menu on the viewnder screen. Press it again to return to the original image. This button functions in the same way as the <MENU> button on the front side.

9 <SHIFT> button (page 125)

Press this button with other buttons held down at the same time.

f <SHIFT> button + cursor button (`/{)

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

f <SHIFT> button + <SET> button

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

f <SHIFT> button + <EXIT>/<CANCEL> button

This works as the cancelation function. (page 24)

Operations with the <SHIFT> button held down are displayed at the bottom of each button.

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Time code section

Time code section

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1 <HOLD> button

The time data indication on the counter display area is retained for the duration that this button is held down. However, the time code generator continues to advance. Press the button again to release the retained state. This function is used to learn the time code or time data of the time counter display (CTL) of a particular recorded scene.

2 <RESET> button

Resets the time data (CTL) of the time counter display to [00:00:00:00]. To return the real time data to factory settings, set the <TCG> switch to the <SET> position and press the <RESET> button. Both the time code data and user bits data are reset to 0.

3 <DISPLAY> (counter display selector) switch (page 27)

Displays the CTL, time code and user bits in the time counter display of the display window according to the setting position of the <DISPLAY> and <TCG> switches. The shooting date, shooting time and time zone can also be displayed by pressing the <HOLD> button.

<UB> Displays the users bits, shooting date, shooting time, and time zone.

<TC> Displays the time code.

<CTL> Displays CTL.

4 <TCG> (time code selector) switch

Sets the advance mode for the built-in time code generator.

<F-RUN>

<SET> Used to set the time code or user bits.

<R-RUN> Used to advance the time code only during recording. Records continuously time codes on P2 cards that have been spliced together.

5 <SDI IN> terminal (page 77)

Input reference signals when setting the generator lock on the camera unit or when externally locking the time code.

NOTE

t Be sure to set the SDI signals to input to signals of the same format selected in the system mode on the camera.

6 <GENLOCK IN> terminal (page 77)

Input reference signals when setting the generator lock on the camera unit or when externally locking the time code.

7 <TC OUT> terminal (page 77)

Connect to the time code input terminal of the external device when locking the time code of the external device to the time code on the camera.

8 <TC IN> terminal (page 77)

Input the reference time code to this terminal when the time code is locked.

Used to advance the time code continuously, regardless of the P2 card recording operation. Set to this position to, for example, set the time code to the current time or externally lock the time code.

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Warning and status display section

Warning and status display section

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1 Display window

Displays memory-related warnings, battery charge level, audio level, and time data.

NOTE

t If the camera is left with the battery attached, the various data will be displayed on the display window even if the power is turned off. To turn the

display off to save the battery from wearing down, set [OFF] in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM SETUP] → [P.OFF LCD DISPLAY].

2 <LIGHT> button

Controls lighting of the display window. Each press toggles lighting of the display window on and off.

3 <WARNING> lamp (page 245)

Starts ashing or is illuminated if something unusual occurs in the memory.

4 <USB> lamp

Lights when the camera is in the USB mode.

5 Back tally switch

Controls the action of the back and rear tally lamps.

<ON> Enables the back and rear tally lamps.

<OFF> Disables the back and rear tally lamps.

6 Back tally lamp

When the back tally switch is set to <ON>, the lamp acts in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewnder.

7 Rear tally lamp

When the back tally switch is set to <ON>, the lamp acts in the same way as the back tally lamp.

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Description on display window

Description on display window

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1 Media remaining space indicator bar

Indicates the remaining free space in the P2 card using a 7-segment display. The P2 card remaining time indicated by a single segment is set in three or ve minutes in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [BATTERY/P2CARD] → [CARD REMAIN/Seg]. Segments go out one segment at a time at each preset time.

2 Battery charge level indicator bar

When a battery with a digital indication (% indication) is used, all seven segments up to the [F] position light if the battery charge level is 70% or higher. When the battery charge level falls below 70%, the segments go out one by one for each 10% drop. When set [100%] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [BATTERY/P2CARD] → [BATT REMAIN FULL], seven segments can be set to light at 100%.

3 Audio channel level meter

When the audio channel selector switch is set to <CH1/2>, audio channel display numbers 1 and 2 are displayed, and the audio level of CH1 and CH2 is displayed. When <CH3/4> is set, audio channel display numbers 3 and 4 are displayed, and the audio level of CH3 and CH4 is displayed.

r Memory operation/status related display

4 Error code display (page 247)

5 Information display

[LOOP] Lights during loop recording, and ashes during recording standby. (page 39)

6 Time code indications

[NDF] Indicates when the time code is in the non-drop frame mode.

[DF] Indicates when the time code is in the drop frame mode.

[SLAVE] Indicates when the time code is externally locked.

[HOLD] Indicates when the time code generator/read value is held.

[CTL] Lights when <CTL> is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch and the CTL count value is displayed.

[TCG] Lights when <TC> (or <UB>) is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch and the TC (or UB) generator value is displayed.

[TC] Lights when <TC> (or <UB>) is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch and the TC (or UB) reader value is displayed.

[VTCG] Lights when <UB> is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch and the VIUB generator value is displayed.

[VTC] Lights when <UB> is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch and the VIUB reader value is displayed.

[TIME] Lights when <UB> is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch and the real time hours/minutes/seconds value is displayed.

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[DATE] Lights when <UB> is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch and the real time year/month/day value is displayed.

No display (time zone)

Time counter display Indicates the time code, user bits, CTL, and real time.

NOTE

t When <UB> is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch, each press of the <HOLD> button repeats [VTCG] ([VTC]) → [DATE] → [TIME] → no display

(time zone) → [TCG] ([TC]).

7 Mode display

[W] Lights during operation in the SD mode (480/59.94i, 576/50i) and in the 16:9 mode.

[HD] Lights during operation in the HD mode.

[DV] Lights when the recording/playback format is DV.

[GPS]

[P-REC]

[iREC] Lights during interval recording, and ashes during recording standby.

[i] Flashes when interval recording is set.

[VTCG], [TIME], and [DATE] go out when <UB> is selected by the <DISPLAY> switch and the real-time hours/minutes value of the time zone is displayed.

Lights when the GPS is running. Lights when set [ON] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [PRE REC]. [P-REC] ashes when recording is

continued after the tally lamp goes out.

lights during GPS communication.

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording and playback. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording.

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Setting the date/time of the internal clock

Setting the date/time of the internal clock

The value of the time is recorded to content (clips) and affects the thumbnail playback order. Before recording, be sure to check and set the date and time zone.

Set the <DISPLAY> switch to <UB>.

Press the <HOLD> button several times to display the time zone (time difference from Greenwich mean time) on the display

window.

For time zone display, refer to “Time code indications” (page 27) in “Description on display window”.

Set the <TCG> switch to <SET>.

Set hours/minutes (h/min) and advance (no display)/delay ([−] display) from the Greenwich mean time by the cursor buttons (`/

{).

Example) Time difference 5:00 delay (New York) Set as [05:00 −]. The time zones are always recorded as metadata together with date/time. Set this matched to the local time by referring to the time zone table.

Set the <TCG> switch to <F-RUN> or <R-RUN> to apply the time zone.

Press the <HOLD> button several times to display [DATE] on the display window.

Set the <TCG> switch to <SET>.

Set date (Y/M/D) by the cursor buttons.

The year setting upper limit is 2037.

I: The digit to be set (ashing) moves to the right. Y: The digit to be set (ashing) moves to the left. `: The value of the ashing digit is incremented by one. {: The value of the ashing digit is decremented by one.

Press the <HOLD> button to display [TIME] on the display window.

Set hours/minutes/seconds (h/min/s) by the cursor buttons.

Set the <TCG> switch to <F-RUN> or <R-RUN>.

When this switch is switched, the internal clock starts to operate.

r Time zone table

Time

difference

00:00 Greenwich

−00:30 −07:00

−01:00

−01:30 −08:00

−02:00

−02:30 −09:00

−03:00

−03:30

−04:00

−04:30 −11:00

−05:00

−05:30 −12:00

−06:00

NOTE

t Be sure to make this setting before using the camera for the rst time. After, do not change the setting during use. t Thumbnail operations and menu operations on thumbnail operation section are not possible while the <TCG> switch is set to <SET>. t After setting year/month/day in step t To cancel settings while setting year/month/day, hours/minutes/seconds and time zone, set the <TCG> switch to <F-RUN> or <R-RUN> with the

<SET> button held down.

t Clock accuracy is a lunar inequality of approximately ±30 seconds with the power off. When accurate time is required, check and reset the time

when the power is turned on. Note that if the time is received using the built-in GPS, the time of the internal clock (local date and time) is maintained accurately based on the time received (Greenwich mean time) and the time zone. If the time display of [DATE] and [TIME] is different from the local time, the time zone setting may be incorrect. Check the time zone setting again ([DATE] and [TIME] do not need to be set again).

t The built-in clock runs for several years on the camera’s built-in lithium cell. When the lithium cell runs low, [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] will be displayed

in the viewnder when the camera is turned on. For details, refer to “Maintenance” (page 244).

Region Time

Azores

Mid-Atlantic

Buenos Aires

Newfoundland

Halifax

New York

Chicago

difference

−06:30 +01:00

−07:30 +02:00

−08:30 +03:00

−09:30

−10:00

−10:30 +05:00

−11:30 +06:00

+00:30 +07:00

Region Time

difference

Denver

Los Angeles

Alaska

Marquesas Islands

Hawaii

Midway Islands

Kwajalein Atoll

+01:30 +08:00

+02:30 +09:00

+03:30 +04:00 +04:30

+05:30

+06:30

Region Time

difference

Central Europe

Eastern Europe

Moscow

Tehran

Abu Dhabi

Kabul

Islamabad

Bombay

Dakar

Yangon

Bangkok

8, the internal clock will start if the <TCG> switch is set to <F-RUN> or <R-RUN>.

+07:30

+08:30

+09:30 +10:00 +10:30 +11:00 +11:30 +12:00 +12:45 +13:00

Region

Beijing

Tokyo

Darwin

Guam

Lord Howe Island

Solomon Islands

Norfolk Island

New Zealand

Chatham Islands

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card

P2 card

Inserting a P2 card

When using the camera for the rst time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 30)

Select and use either of the P2 or microP2 memory card slot on the camera.

P2 memory card slot 1

P2 memory card slot 2

Eject button

microP2 memory card slot 3

Slot cover

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Set the <POWER> switch to <ON>.

microP2 memory card slot 4

P2 memory card access LED

microP2 memory card access LED

Set which of P2 or microP2 memory cards to use.

1) Select [REC MEDIA] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP].

2) When using P2 memory cards, select [P2], and when using microP2 memory cards, select [microP2].

Open the slot cover. (Fig. 1)

Insert a card into the card slot. (Fig. 2)

f P2 memory cards

- Insert the card until the eject button pops out.

- Insert the card with the logo facing up.

- Press the eject button that pops up to the right.

f microP2 memory cards

- Insert with the label side facing up.

- Card in microP2 memory card slot 3 can be inserted or removed by sliding the small window on the slot cover.

f After a card is inserted, the P2 card access LED for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. (Fig. 3) (page 32)

Close the slot cover.

NOTE

t To prevent cards from falling out, dust from entering and reduce the risk of exposure to static electricity, close the slot cover before moving the camera. t Be sure to format P2 cards only on a P2 device. t The microP2 memory card with the microP2 card adaptor (AJ-P2AD1G) attached can be inserted into the P2 memory card slot on the camera. t If SDHC/SDXC memory cards other than microP2 memory cards are used on the microP2 memory card slot, operation is not guaranteed. t If a microP2 memory card is inserted slowly, [FORMAT ERROR!] or [NOT SUPPORTED!] may be displayed. In such a case, insert the card again.

Removing a P2 card

Open the slot cover.

Remove the card.

f P2 memory cards

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card

- Lift the eject button (Fig. 1), and press in. (Fig. 2)

f microP2 memory cards

- Press in the microP2 card further into the camera and let go.

- The microP2 memory card is released from the card slot, and the microP2 memory card can be removed.

NOTE

t After insertion, do not remove the P2 card while it is being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED is ashing orange). Doing so may result

in a malfunction.

t If the P2 card is removed while being accessed, [TURN POWER OFF] is displayed on the viewnder screen, and the camera gives out a warning

indication by an alarm, <WARNING> lamp, etc. All P2 card access LEDs ash rapidly in orange. Turn off the power. (page 245)

t If the P2 card is removed while being accessed, clips on it may become irregular. Check the clips and restore them, if required. (page 130) t If the P2 card being formatted is removed, formatting of the P2 card is not guaranteed. In this case, [TURN POWER OFF] is displayed on the

viewnder screen displays. Turn off the power then back on again, and reformat the P2 card.

t If a P2 card is inserted into another slot during playback, the inserted card is not recognized and the P2 card access LED does not light. The P2 card

starts to be recognized when playback ends.

t Even if a P2 card is inserted in a vacant card slot during recording, the P2 card may not be recognized immediately in the following instance:

- Immediately after a pre-recording

- Immediately after a recording slot is switched

t The P2 card access LED can be set to off at all times in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [ACCESS LED]. In this case, turn off the

power before removing the card, or, after the card is inserted or after operation (recording, playback, etc.) has stopped, and wait for the charging to complete before removing the card.

Preventing accidental erasure

To prevent the content of a P2 card from being accidentally erased, set the write-protect switch on the P2 card to the Protect (or LOCK) position.

Write-protect switch Write-protect switch

NOTE

t Write-protect switch can be switched while the card is being accessed (during recording or playback), but does not take effect until accessing of the

card stops.

P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards

P2 card access LED P2 card status Mode check display*

Is illuminated green Recording possible Reading/writing are both possible. [ACTIVE]

Is illuminated orange Recording target

Flashing orange Accessing card Reading/writing are currently being performed. [ACCESSING]

Flashing orange rapidly

Flashing green slowly

The card is being recognized.

Card full

Write protect

Unrecordable card

Slot that is not recording target

Reading/writing are both possible. The card is currently the recording target (including loop recording, interval recording, and one-shot recording).

The P2 card is being recognized. [INFO READING]

There is no free space on the P2 card. Reading only is possible.

The write-protect switch on the P2 card is at the Protect position. Reading only is possible.

Recording is not possible by the currently set recording format since the SD memory card, etc. is inserted. To record the card, change the recording format or use a P2 card.

The card is inserted in a slot that is different from the slot selected in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [REC MEDIA] ([P2] or [microP2])

[ACTIVE]

[FULL]

[PROTECTED]

[REC IMPOSSIBLE]

No display

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — P2 card

P2 card access LED P2 card status Mode check display*

Card not supported

Illegal format The P2 card is not properly formatted. Reformat the card. [FORMAT ERROR]

No card

Off

Unauthenticated card

USB non-access

* The mode check is displayed on the viewnder screen. For details, refer to “Viewnder status display” (page 82).

This card cannot be used on the camera. Replace the card.

The P2 card is not inserted. The card is waiting to be recognized.

This microP2 memory card cannot be authenticated. Select the main menu → [CLIP] → [AUTHENTICATE], and enter the password. For details, refer to “Manual CPS authentication” (page 137).

The P2 card cannot be accessed since the mode is the USB device mode.

[NOT SUPPORTED]

[NO CARD]

[AUTH NG]

No display

P2 card recording time

r P2 cards supported on the camera

Optional P2 memory cards and microP2 memory cards with a capacity of 4 GB to 64 GB can be used with the camera. (As of January, 2015)

NOTE

t 2 GB cards cannot be used. t When AVC-Intra 200 and AVC-Intra 100 in 1080/59.94P or 1080/50P mode are selected, you cannot record to the following P2 cards.

- P2 memory cards of R, A, or E series

- microP2 memory card to which microP2 adaptor is attached

t The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of P2 card. (page 250) t Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions.

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

r P2 card recording times

(Example when a 64 GB card is used)

System mode Recording format (codec) Recording time

1080P

1080i, 720P

480i, 576i

AVC-Intra 200 30PN AVC-Intra 200 25PN

AVC-Intra 100 Approx. 32 min

AVC-LongG 25 Approx. 128 min

AVC-LongG 12 Approx. 240 min.

AVC-Intra 200 Approx. 32 min

AVC-Intra 100 Approx. 64 min

AVC-Intra 50 Approx. 128 min

AVC-LongG 50 Approx. 128 min

AVC-LongG 25 Approx. 256 min

AVC-LongG 12 Approx. 480 min.

DVCPRO HD Approx. 64 min

DVCPRO50 Approx. 128 min

DVCPRO Approx. 256 min

DV Approx. 256 min

Approx. 32 min

NOTE

t The above table shows values for regular recording. With native recording, even longer recording times are available depending on the system mode. t In the case of 32 GB P2 cards, the recording time becomes 1/2 of the above recording times, in the case of 16 GB P2 cards, the recording time

becomes 1/4, and in the case of 8 GB P2 cards, the recording time becomes 1/8.

t Indicated capacities include management and other area, so the space available for recording is less than the values in the table above.

Dividing clips recorded on P2 cards

The recording is automatically continued as another clip when a single continuous recording time exceeds the following time, if a P2 card with a capacity of 8 GB or larger is used on the camera. it can be operated as a single clip when the thumbnail operation (displaying, deleting, restoration, etc.) on the P2 device is performed. Clips may be displayed as separate clips in nonlinear editing software or on a computer. When recording on a microP2 memory card that exceeds 32 GB in AVC-LongG codec, the recording can be continued as a same clip by selecting [ONE FILE] from the main menu → [REC/ PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [FILE SPLIT]. Also, the clip will be divided into recording le of approximately 128 seconds each when the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [FILE SPLIT] is set to [SHORT SPLIT], but it can be operated as a single clip when the thumbnail is operated on the P2 device. The divided unit of the recording le becomes smaller when [SHORT SPLIT] is selected, making the transfer of the clip to start earlier when the rec during upload function is used.

Recording format (excluding native recording) Continuous recording time

AVC-Intra 200 (1080i)

AVC-Intra 100 (1080P)

AVC-Intra 100 (1080i)

DVCPRO HD

Approx. 3 min

Approx. 5 min

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Recording format (excluding native recording) Continuous recording time

AVC-LongG 50

AVC-Intra 50

DVCPRO50

AVC-LongG 25

DVCPRO

AVC-LongG 12 Approx. 40 min

Approx. 10 min

Approx. 20 min

CPS (Content Protection System)

The microP2 memory card supports the security function “Content Protection System” that allows encryption formatting to prevent data leak to third parties.

To use the CPS function, set a CPS password to the camera, and enable the microP2 memory card authentication and encryption formatting functions. An encrypted microP2 memory card will be automatically recognized between devices where the same CPS password is set, and recording and playback of the microP2 memory card are enabled. For details, refer to “Setting CPS password” (page 137).

NOTE

t Set or delete the CPS password in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY] → [CPS PASSWORD]. t Up to 16 characters can be input. t The encrypted microP2 memory card is not recognized on the SD card slot in a computer. t If the card is unable to be recognized, authenticate with the correct password or format and use the card as recording media. Recording data on the

card failed to be recognized cannot be checked. Do not perform any operation other than manual authentication and formatting with the failed card inserted.

t To access the encrypted card from a computer in USB device mode, authenticate the encrypted card with P2 Viewer Plus.

How to handle data recorded on P2 cards

P2 cards are semiconductor memory cards that are used as the recording medium in the professional video production and broadcasting devices that make up the DVCPRO P2 series.

f Since data recorded in the P2 format is in a le format, they have excellent compatibility with computers. The le structure is a unique format, which

in addition to video and audio data in MXF les contains various other important information items. The folder structure links data recorded in the P2 format as shown below.

Drive:\

CONTENTS

AVCLIP

AUDIO

CLIP

ICON

PROXY

VIDEO

VOICE

LASTCLIP.TXT*

All these folders are required.

If even part of this information is modified or deleted, the data may no longer be recognized as P2 data, or the card may no longer be able to be used with P2 devices.

This is the file to which the information of the final clip that was recorded with the P2 device is written.

NOTE

t P2 cards formatted on devices other than microP2 memory card compatible devices do not have the AVCLIP folder. For P2 cards without the AVCLIP

folder, the folder will automatically be created when recording is performed on microP2 memory card compatible devices.

t When transferring data from a P2 card to a computer, or when rewriting data saved on a computer back to a P2 card, to prevent data loss be sure to

download the special “P2 Viewer Plus” software. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

t When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a computer, follow the instructions below.

However, be sure to use P2 Viewer Plus when returning data back to a P2 card.

- Transfer the corresponding CONTENTS folder and LASTCLIP.TXT le together as a set.

- Do not transfer individual les from the CONTENTS folder.

- When copying, copy the LASTCLIP.TXT le at the same time as the CONTENTS folder.

- When transferring the data in multiple P2 cards to a computer, create a folder for each P2 card to prevent clips with the same name from being overwritten.

- Do not delete data from the P2 card.

- Be sure to format P2 cards on a P2 device or P2 Viewer Plus.

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Basic procedures

Basic procedures

This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before you actually start shooting, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. (page 241)

Power supply setup to P2 card insertion

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Insert a charged battery pack. (Fig. 1)

Set the <POWER> switch to <ON>, and make sure that five or more levels on the battery charge level indicator bar are lit.

If ve or more levels on the battery charge level indicator bar are not lit, be sure to check the battery settings. (page 184) If the settings are correct, replace with a fully charged battery.

Insert a P2 card, make sure that the P2 card access LED is illuminated orange or green, and then close the slot cover. (Fig. 2)

When two P2 cards are inserted in the card slots, the P2 card with the smaller slot number will be recorded to rst. Note, however, that regardless of the slot number, if a P2 card is inserted later, that P2 card will not be accessed until the previously inserted P2 card has been recorded to.

f Example: When P2 cards are inserted in two slots

If P2 memory cards are inserted into two slots, the P2 cards are used in the order of the slot number 1 → 2 (on the microP2 memory card slot, slot number 3 → 4). However, if the P2 card in slot number 1 (3) is removed and then re-inserted, the P2 cards will be used in the order of slot number 2 → 1 (4 → 3).

The P2 card number to be recorded to is held even if the camera is turned off. When the camera is next turned on, recording can be continued to the same P2 as before the camera was turned off.

NOTE

t If a low battery charge level is indicated even after replacing with a fully charged battery, make sure that the battery has been inserted correctly.

(page 184)

t When set [SLOT 1/3] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [P.ON REC SLOT SEL], the P2 card with the smaller slot number will be

recorded to rst each time that camera is turned on.

t Select which of P2 or microP2 memory card slot is to be used as the recording card slot beforehand. If the card is inserted into the slot which is not

selected as the recording slot, recording is disabled. Select the recording slot by the following method.

- Set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [REC MEDIA].

- Press the <USER> buttons to which [REC MEDIA] is assigned to switch the selected slot.

- Re-insert the card into the selected card slot. For details, refer to “Inserting a P2 card” (page 31).

Shooting and recording switch settings

After turning on the power and inserting the P2 card, set the switches as follows before starting operations.

d e

a b

a: <USER MAIN> button

Set to the card slot for recording target.

b: <GAIN> switch

Normally, set this to <L> (0 dB). If it is too dark, set the gain to an appropriate value.

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c: <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> switch

Set this switch to <CAM>/<ON>.

d: <TCG> switch

Set this switch to <F-RUN> or <R-RUN>.

e: <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>, <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switches

Set these switches to <AUTO>.

NOTE

t The [SLOT SEL] function is assigned to the <USER MAIN> button in the factory setting. You can switch to the P2 card to be recorded from two or

more inserted P2 cards. When the P2 to record to is switched, the number of the card slot in which the P2 card to be recorded to is inserted is displayed on the P2 remaining card capacity indicator in the viewnder. (For details on indications in the viewnder, refer to “Conguration of status display on viewnder screen” (page 82).)

t The [SLOT SEL] is enabled also during recording. The [SLOT SEL] indicator ashes in the viewnder until switching of the P2 card to be recorded to is

completed. If the card could not be switched immediately after recording is started or immediately after the P2 card is switched, [SLOT SEL INVALID] will be displayed.

t Switch the recording media between P2 memory cards (slots 1, 2) and microP2 memory cards (slots 3, 4) from the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/

PB SETUP] → [REC MEDIA]. [REC MEDIA] can also be assigned to the <USER> button.

For shooting

White/black balance adjustment to completion of recording

For shooting, use the following steps.

c db

a: <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial

b: <REC> button

c: <SHUTTER> switch

d: <AUTO W/B BAL> switch

e: <WHITE BAL> switch

Select the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial setting according to the light conditions.

For details on setting example of the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial, refer to “Shooting and recording/playback functions section” (page 20).

Operate the <WHITE BAL> switch.

r When white balance is already saved in memory

f Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <A> or .

r When neither white or black balance is saved in memory and you have no time to adjust the white balance:

f Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <PRST>. The white balance matched to the lter is automatically adjusted according to the <CC FILTER>/<ND

FILTER> dial setting position.

r To adjust the white balance on the spot:

f Select the lter matched to the lighting conditions. Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <A> or , shoot a white test subject, and follow the steps

below to adjust the white balance.

1) Press the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side to adjust the white balance. (page 60)

2) Press the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <ABB> side to adjust the black balance. (page 62)

3) Press the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side to adjust the white balance.

Point the camera at your subject and adjust the focus and zoom.

When using the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and shutter mode. (page 64)

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Press the <REC> button to start recording.

The [REC] lamp in the viewnder is illuminated during recording.

To stop recording, press the <REC> button again.

The [REC] lamp in the viewnder goes out.

NOTE

t During recording, operation buttons (<%/REW>, <FF/)>, <PLAY/PAUSE>, <STOP>) do not function. t When highly bright subjects (e.g. sun or lighting) are shot, the periphery of the subject might be colored.

Standard recording

Press the <REC> button to start recording of video and audio on the P2 card.

A data consisting of video and sound generated by a single shooting action, together with additional information, is called a “clip”.

<REC> button

NOTE

t In the following cases, it may take time to complete writing to the P2 card.

Pressing the <REC> button does not accept operations immediately.

- When short-burst recording is stopped

- When stopping recording immediately after recording to the second P2 card

t The recording is started using the internal memory of the camera even if the recording is started right after inserting the P2 card is inserted or the

power is turned on. In such case, the recording cannot be stopped until the P2 card is recognized. The warning is displayed as [REC PAUSE INVALID] at this time. Push the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch three times towards the <MCK/MCL> side and check the P2 card status on the [SLOT1] and [SLOT2] rows (or, [SLOT3] and [SLOT4]) displayed on the viewnder screen.

Native recording

This recording method extracts and records valid frames at the shooting frame rates in 1080P and 720P native recording (24PN, 25PN, 30PN).

With native recording, you can record longer than the normal recording time.

Even in native recording, the rate for outputting camera images and playback images is 59.94 frames or 50 frames that are pulled down.

Camera shooting

2:3 pull-down

Recording

NOTE

t Recording starts from the beginning of a 4-frame cycle for 24PN (native recording) and 2-frame cycle for 30PN (native recording). Therefore, the time

code may become non-continuous when clips are recorded continuously in system modes with different recording cycles.

t The recording cannot be started immediately after inserting the P2 card or the power is turned on during the native recording. Start recording after the

P2 card is recognized. Push the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch three times towards the <MCK/MCL> side and check the P2 card status on the [SLOT1] and [SLOT2] (or, [SLOT3] and [SLOT4]) rows displayed on the viewnder screen.

 A B B B C C D

A B C D

Valid frames

B C D

D D

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Special recording functions

When recording to P2 cards, the special recording functions of pre-recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, loop recording, and one-clip recording can be performed by setting in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION].

Pre-recording

This function enables recording of video and audio from a xed amount of time before recording is actually started.

Operation to start recording Operation to stop recording

(Time)

Actual recording time

Pre-recording time

Check the settings of each item in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE].

For details on system modes in which the pre-recording function can be used, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions” (page 53). For details on menu operations, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 147).

Set [ON] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [PRE REC], and set pre-recording by [PRE REC TIME].

f The range that can be set for pre-recording time differs depending on the settings of the system mode (main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM

MODE] → [LINE&FREQ] and [REC FORMAT]).

- When [LINE&FREQ] and [REC FORMAT] are set to [AVC-I100] in 1080P mode: 0 - 3 seconds

- When [REC FORMAT] is set to [DVCPRO] or [DV]: 0 - 15 seconds

- When other than above is set: 0 - 8 seconds

f [P-REC] is displayed at the top of the display window. (page 87)

Press the <REC> button.

NOTE

t [P-REC] indicator when [PRE REC] is set to [OFF]

When [PRE REC] is set to [OFF], [REC] is displayed until recording of video or audio to the P2 card is completely nished after recording is stopped. Refer to “Information display such as interval recording/pre-recording” (page 87) for information about the [P-REC] indicator. This indicator can be turned off by setting [OFF] in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [P-REC/i-REC].

t Press the <USER> button to which [PRE REC] is assigned to simply toggle between [PRE REC] [ON]/[OFF]. For details, refer to “Assigning functions

to <USER> buttons” (page 67).

t Video and audio according to the preset time sometimes cannot be recorded in the following cases:

- Immediately after the power is turned on

- After recording-related settings have been altered in the setting menu

- Immediately after the P2 card is inserted

- After playback or recording check is performed

t The pre-recording function does not function in the following cases:

- When an item other than [NORMAL] is selected in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING] ([INTERVAL], [ONE SHOT], or [LOOP] is set)

- When [SDI] is selected in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC SIGNAL]

Interval recording

The camera will record at the set time intervals.

[REC TIME] set time [REC TIME] set time [REC TIME] set time

(Time)

[PAUSE TIME] set time [PAUSE TIME] set time

Check the settings of each item in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE].

For details on system modes in which the interval recording function can be used, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions” (page 53). For details on menu operations, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 147).

Set [INTERVAL] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING].

Set the following related items in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION].

f [HOLD]: Holds the [REC FUNCTION] setting after the power is turned off f [REC TIME]: Duration of each recording f [PAUSE TIME]: Standby time between recordings f [START DELAY]: Delay time from the time when the <REC> button is pressed until the time the rst recording starts

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Press the <REC> button.

Interval recording starts according to the set intermittent time.

f When [PAUSE TIME] is set to two minutes or longer, the tally lamp ashes every ve seconds to indicate that the camera is on standby. f To stop recording, press the <STOP> button. f When [OFF] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [HOLD], turning off the camera clears the interval recording settings. f To clear the settings, set [NORMAL] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING]. f The following are displayed on the top right in the display window and the right side in the viewnder or LCD monitor.

- During recording: [i REC] lights

- During pause: [i REC] ashes However, if one cycle of recording is set to less than two seconds in step

- During stop: [i] ashes

NOTE

t During operation in the interval recording mode, the P2 card access LED of the recording slot ashes in orange. Do not remove this P2 card. If

you remove the card, restore the clips. Note that even when the clips are restored, the last three to four seconds of the recording may still be lost (maximum 10 seconds in case that the card was removed during recording on multiple P2 cards). For details on clip restoration, refer to “Restoring clips” (page 130).

t When [SDI] is set in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC SIGNAL], interval recording does not operate. t Pre-recording and one-clip recording do not operate. t Audio is not recorded. t Recorded data (data recorded until the camera was stopped) is included in one le.

3, [i REC] ashes during recording depending on the set time.

One-shot recording

Recording takes place once for the set amount of time.

Check the settings of each item in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE].

For details on system modes in which the one-shot recording function can be used, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions” (page 53). For details on menu operations, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 147).

Set [ONE SHOT] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING].

Set the following related items in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION].

f [HOLD]: Holds the [REC FUNCTION] setting after the power is turned off f [REC TIME]: Duration of each recording f [START DELAY]: Delay time from the time when the <REC> button is pressed until the time the rst recording starts

Press the <REC> button.

f Recording takes place for the time set in step 3, and then pauses. f To stop recording, press the <STOP> button. f When [OFF] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [HOLD], turning off the camera clears the one-shot recording settings. f To clear the settings, set [NORMAL] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING]. f The following are displayed on the top right in the display window and the right side in the viewnder or LCD monitor.

- During recording: [i REC] lights

- During pause: [i REC] ashes

- During stop: [i] ashes

NOTE

t During operation in the one-shot recording mode, the P2 card access LED of the recording slot ashes in orange. Do not remove this P2 card. If

t When [SDI] is set in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC SIGNAL], one-shot recording do not operate. t While in operation, other operations are unavailable. t Pre-recording and one-clip recording do not operate. t Audio is not recorded. t Recorded data (data recorded until the camera was stopped) is included in one le. t When one-shot recording is continuously performed, the recording operation may be slower.

Loop recording

f This function successively records to two P2 cards inserted in the card slots. f When there is no more free space on the card, recording returns to the rst card, and recording is continued while erasing existing data already saved

on that card.

For details, refer to “Dividing clips recorded on P2 cards” (page 33).

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Before loop recording starts

Recording cycle 1

1st card 2nd card

No recorded content Content recorded

Start recording

Recording cycle 2

Check the settings of each item in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE].

For details on system modes in which the loop recording function can be used, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions” (page 53). For details on menu operations, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 147).

Set [LOOP] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING].

Set the following related items in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION].

f [HOLD]: Holding the [REC FUNCTION] setting after the power is turned off

Press the <REC> button.

f Recording is started. f To stop recording, press the <REC> button. f When [OFF] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [HOLD], turning off the camera clears the loop recording settings. f To clear the settings, set [NORMAL] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [RECORDING]. f [LOOP] is displayed in the P2 remaining card capacity at the bottom of the display window and top of the viewnder. The [LOOP] indicator ashes

when loop recording is not possible due to insufcient memory.

NOTE

t When this function is used, each P2 card must have at least one minute of free space. t The standard recording time in accordance with the recording format is displayed as the P2 card remaining capacity displayed in the mode check

screen of the display window or viewnder. When loop recording is stopped immediately after an old recording is erased, the time recorded on the card is sometimes less than the indicated time.

t When set [SDI] in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC SIGNAL], loop recording will not function. t Pre-recording and one-clip recording do not operate. t It may take time for recording to stop. The subsequent operation is not accepted until the P2 card access LED stops ashing and stays illuminated. t During loop recording, all P2 card access LEDs on the P2 cards used for recording are illuminated or ash orange. Note that loop recording stops

when these P2 cards are removed.

t Loop recording may stop when the input reference signal of the generator lock is disrupted during loop recording.

One-clip recording

You can record a single recording (from start to stop of recording) not as one clip but as a clip integrating several recordings.

Start recording

First recording

Stop recording

A maximum of 99 recordings can be linked. When the 99th recording is finished, linking of clips ends automatically and the next

recording will be a new clip.

To use this function, set [ON] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [ONE CLIP REC]. When one-clip recording mode is selected, [1-CLIP] is displayed on the right side in the viewnder screen.

When the <REC> button of the camera is pressed, the rst recording starts and [START 1"CLIP] is displayed.

Thereafter, each time recording takes place the clips are automatically linked, integrating a maximum of 99 recordings as one recording.

Recording as a new clip

When you want to split the clip as a new clip, nish linking clips using one of the following operations.

f Press and hold the <STOP> button for at least two seconds while recording is stopped. f Press and hold the <REC> button for at least two seconds during recording, to end recording. (When operating while recording.)

These operations end linking of clips. [END 1-CLIP] is displayed in the viewnder screen, and a new clip starts from the subsequent recording.

NOTE

t In the following cases, the camera nishes clip linking and records as a new clip.

- When the power is turned off

- When a P2 card recorded immediately before is removed

Start recording

Second recording

A group of linked clips

Stop recording

Start recording

Nth recording

Stop recording

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- When the P2 card is formatted or the clips are deleted (when the original linked clip no longer exists)

- When the recording slot (P2 (slots 1, 2) and microP2 (slots 3, 4)) is switched using the menu or the <USER> button

t When the menu or thumbnails are displayed, clip linking cannot be ended even if you press the <STOP> button. t Clip linking cannot be ended even if you press the <STOP> button or the <REC> button on the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) and the extension

control unit (AG-EC4G).

t For details on system modes in which the one-clip recording function can be used, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions”

(page 53).

t Clip linking cannot be ended even if you press the <USER> button to which [REC SW] is assigned.

Ending one-clip recording mode

Set [OFF] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [ONE CLIP REC].

Cueing up linked parts of clips

Each time recording starts, a text memo is automatically added to the recording start position so that you can cue up when playing back. You can also check the thumbnail of its position.

To add a text memo automatically to a recording start position, set [ON] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [START TEXT MEMO]. To view or play back the point of the added text memo, select [TEXT MEMO CLIPS] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [REPOSITION] and place the cursor

on the target clip.

For details, refer to “Playing back from the text memo position” (page 129). Also, to cue up the text memo position when playing back, set [CLIP&TEXT MEMO] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [SEEK POS

SEL]. Press the <FF/)> button or the <%/REW> button while playback is paused.

Proxy recording in one-clip recording mode

You can carry out proxy recording in one-clip recording mode.

The proxy data also can be combined as the same type of linked clip so that you can handle it as a single clip with the P2 Viewer Plus, etc.

However, when recording proxy data on an SD memory card, be careful of the following points.

f When you remove the SD memory card and replace it while continuously making clip links, proxy recording will not take place on the SD memory card

until the subsequent clips are linked. Use after making sure that there is sufcient available space and number of les (maximum of 1000 clips can be recorded).

f When continuing proxy recording after replacing the SD memory card part-way through, carry out the following operation. Press the <STOP> button

for approximately two seconds to nish linking, and start recording as a new clip.

f The proxy data on the SD memory card that was discontinued during recording is not recognized as proxy data for the clip recorded on the P2 card

and will remain incomplete.

When using one-clip recording mode

f When interval recording, one-shot recording, or loop recording is selected, it does not operate. Also, it does not operate when [SDI] is set in the main

menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC SIGNAL].

f While continuing clip linking, menu operations are subject to the following restrictions. Perform these operations after pressing and holding the

<STOP> button for approx. two seconds to end clip linking.

- Some items of [REC FUNCTION] in the main menu → [REC/PB] cannot be changed.

- Some items of [SYSTEM MODE] in the main menu → [SYSTEM] cannot be changed.

- Some items of [FILE] in the main menu cannot be operated.

- The main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY] does not operate.

- [ON] cannot be set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [USB MODE].

f In order to make it possible to link clips in the next recording, the processing time required to end recording may take slightly longer than standard

recording.

f When playing back, fade processing for discontinuous audio is not performed at linking points within a clip. f When editing a clip with a large number of links using nonlinear editing software, etc., the software may not operate properly depending on the type of

software.

Refer to the support desk at the following website for the latest information on software whose operability has been conrmed.

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

Simultaneous recording

This function records the same video onto two P2 cards when the two P2 cards are inserted into two slots.

Memory card recording time

Start recording

End recording

Start recording

End recording (no remaining space)

Slot 1 or Slot 3

Slot 2 or Slot 4

Selecting [ON] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [SIMUL REC] will set the camera to simultaneous recording mode.

A clip

Standby

B clip

C clip

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The remaining time that can be simultaneously recorded (the remaining time of the memory card that has less available recording space) is displayed in the media remaining space indicator on the screen, and [SIMUL] is displayed.

When the P2 card in the slot with less remaining recording space becomes full, simultaneous recording stops.

When starting simultaneous recording again, replace the P2 card in slot 1 or slot 3 with a new P2 card, and press the REC button. When the simultaneous recording cannot be performed, [SIMUL] indication is displayed with a diagonal line.

If you press the REC button without replacing the P2 card, standard recording will be performed on the P2 card in slot 2 or slot 4 (the slot with remaining memory space).

For details on system modes in which simultaneous recording can be used, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions” (page 53).

NOTE

t Start recording when two P2 cards are recognized. When recording is started before both P2 cards are recognized, standard recording is performed

using the P2 card recognized. The card status is checked after recording ends. At that time, if both cards are recognized, simultaneous recording is performed.

t Simultaneous recording cannot be used together with loop recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, or dual codec recording. t If recording stops because a recording malfunction occurs in one of the P2 cards during simultaneous recording, the camera will continue recording

onto the other P2 card. However, if the card is removed while accessing, recording will stop.

t If there is space in one of the P2 cards after simultaneous recording has ended, the P2 card with space will automatically be the recording target.

Press the REC button again to start standard recording.

t If only one P2 card is inserted when simultaneous recording mode is set, the camera will start standard recording. t The function to delete the last clip is disabled in simultaneous recording.

Hot swap recording

When P2 cards are inserted into two card slots, recording can be performed continuously across two cards.

Also, the card other than the one currently being recorded to can be swapped and recording can be continued on two or more cards. (hot swap recording function)

Note, however, P2 card recognition might slow down depending on the timing (immediately after pre-recording or before and after continuous recording across two card slots) that the P2 card is inserted into the vacant card slot. When inserting a P2 card, make sure that there is at least one minute of free space on the card to be recorded to.

NOTE

t Hot swap playback is not supported.

Recording check function

f After recording ends, pressing the <RET> button on the lens automatically plays back the last few seconds of the latest clip.

In this way, you can check whether video has been recorded properly. After playback, the camera is again ready to start recording.

f The recording check function can be assigned to the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>). Set [USER MAIN], [USER1], [USER2],

[SHOT MARK (U3)], or [TEXT MEMO (U4)] to [RET SW] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [USER SW].

f Holding down the <RET> button for one second plays back from the last ten seconds of the latest clip. During playback at recording check, pressing

the <RET> button again stops the playback.

NOTE

t Set [REC CHECK] in main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [RET SW]. t When [SDI OUT1 MODE] or [MONITOR OUT MODE] is set to [MEM] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL], the playback image is

output not only to the viewnder but also the video output terminal (<SDI OUT1> terminal) and the monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT2>, <HDMI OUT> and <VIDEO OUT>) during recording check. Note that when a backup device is connected and the backup image is being recorded, the playback image currently in use by the recording check function will be recorded.

Shot mark recording function

Shot mark is the mark added to the thumbnail of each clip to distinguish that clip from others.

Only clips with shot marks attached can be displayed or played back.

Adding shot marks

Make sure that [SHOT MARK] is set in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [USER SW] → [SHOT MARK (U3)].

f If it is set, the shot mark function is assigned to the <SHOT MARKER> button. f The shot mark function can be assigned to the <RET> button. To assign the function to the <RET> button, set [SHOT MARK] in the main menu →

[CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [RET SW].

During recording or a pause after recording, press the button to which the shot mark is assigned.

f [MARK ON] is displayed, and the shot mark is added to the most recently recorded clip. f Another press of the button displays [MARK OFF] and the shot mark disappears.

NOTE

t When the shot mark is added during a recording pause, it is added to the clip recorded immediately before. t Shot marks can also be added while the thumbnail is being displayed. (page 128) t Shot marks cannot be added during loop recording, interval recording, or one-shot recording. If the operation is invalid, [SHOT MARK INVALID] is

displayed when the button is pressed.

t During playback, setting or canceling the shot mark is not available. While pausing the playback, setting or canceling the shot mark is available. t To add shot marks to combined clips, such as those recorded over multiple P2 cards, or delete them, there are following restrictions.

- All P2 cards constituting clips must be inserted into the slots.

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- A shot mark is added only to the top clip among combined clips.

Text memo recording function

Text memos can be added to any video point while a clip is being recorded or played back.

Only clips with a text memo added can be selected and displayed as thumbnails. Also, thumbnails at text memo positions can be displayed in order and played back from text memo points, and only required portions can be selected and copied. (page 128)

Adding text memos

Make sure that [TEXT MEMO] is set to in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [USER SW] → [TEXT MEMO (U4)].

f If it is set, the text memo function is assigned to the <TEXT MEMO> button. f The text memo function can be assigned to the <RET> button. To assign the function to the <RET> button, set [TEXT MEMO] in the main menu →

[CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [RET SW].

During recording or a playback, press the button to which the text memo is assigned.

[TEXT MEMO] is displayed, and the text memo is added to the video clip that was displayed when the button was pressed.

NOTE

t Up to 100 text memos can be recorded to a single clip. t Text memos cannot be added during loop recording, interval recording, or one-shot recording. If the operation is invalid, [TEXT MEMO INVALID] is

displayed when the button is pressed.

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Dual codec recording

Recording in different formats for main recording and sub recording can be performed on the camera. For sub recording, you can select HD proxy in AVC-LongG 6 format with 1920×1080 resolution, or multiple SD proxies with different resolution. For

details on recording formats available for dual codec recording, refer to “Multi formats” (page 53).

Video can be saved in high-resolution H.264/AVC format as well as MPEG4 format. For audio, besides AAC format, uncompressed audio (LPCM) is supported.

In addition to the traditional MPEG4 format, the MOV format more suitable for nonlinear editing is available.

Video les, audio les, and real-time metadata le (time code, user bits) can be recorded to the P2 card and SD memory card at the same time.

The recorded materials can be saved as a smaller data le to allow efcient clip check or editing.

Setting the dual codec

Setting menu

To record proxy data on the camera, set → [REC/PB] → [DUAL CODEC SETUP].

Item Description of settings

[CODEC USAGE] Selects media for recording proxy data.

[PROXY REC MODE] Sets the recording mode of proxy data.

[STREAMING MODE] Sets the transfer mode for streaming.

[TC SUPER] Sets whether to superimpose time code display on the proxy data recorded images.

[PROXY DISP] Selects whether to display proxy data recorded information or messages in the viewnder and LCD

[QoS MAX RATE] Sets the maximum bitrate for video data when the QoS is operating. This setting is used when the

[QoS MIN RATE] Sets the minimum bitrate for video data when the QoS is operating. This setting is used when the

[PROXY REC(P2)]: Records proxy data to a P2 card. [PROXY REC(P2&SD)]: Records proxy data to both a P2 card and SD memory card. [STREAMING]: Outputs video stream. [OFF]: Does not record proxy data.

f Factory setting: [OFF]

For the combination with the main recording, refer to “System modes and recording functions” (page 53). When the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [FILE SPLIT] is set to [ONE FILE], only [OFF] can be selected.

For details on each mode, refer to “Recording modes and recording signals (video/audio)” (page 45). This item cannot be set when clips are being linked in one-clip recording.

1080 mode: [STD 2CH MP4], [LOW 2CH MOV], [HQ 2CH MOV], [HQ 4CH MOV], [SHQ 2CH MOV], [AVC-G6 2CH MOV]

f Factory setting: [STD 2CH MP4]

720 mode: [HQ 2CH MOV], [SHQ 2CH MOV], [AVC-G6 2CH MOV]

f Factory setting: [HQ 2CH MOV]

SD mode: [STD 2CH MP4], [LOW 2CH MOV]

f Factory setting: [STD 2CH MP4]

[LOW], [HQ], [AVC-G6], [SHQ (QoS)], [AVC-G (QoS)]

f Factory setting: [HQ]

[UPPER]: Superimposes the time code display at the top of the recorded images. [LOWER]: Superimposes the time code display at the bottom of the recorded images. [OFF]: Does not superimpose time code display on recorded images.

f Factory setting: [OFF]

This item cannot be set when clips are being linked in one-clip recording. The time code is not superimposed in the following cases.

f When the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [LINE&FREQ] is set to [720-60P] or

[720-50P]

f When the recording mode of the proxy data is [AVC-G6 2CH MOV]

monitor. [ON]: Displays proxy recording information and SD memory card remaining capacity at the start of recording. Warning information is displayed at all times. [OFF]: Displays proxy and SD memory card warning information for only three seconds when warning occurs.

f Factory setting: [OFF]

This can also be set in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [PROXY DISP].

streaming distribution is started from the operation of the camera. This can be set when the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START TRIGGER] is set to [CAMERA].

[256Kbps], [512Kbps], [1Mbps], [1.5Mbps], [2.5Mbps], [3.5Mbps], [6Mbps], [9Mbps]

f Factory setting: [9Mbps]

[9Mbps] cannot be selected when [STREAMING MODE] is set to [SHQ (QoS)].

streaming distribution is started from the operation of the camera. This can be set when the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START TRIGGER] is set to [CAMERA].

[256Kbps], [512Kbps], [1Mbps], [1.5Mbps], [2.5Mbps], [3.5Mbps], [6Mbps], [9Mbps]

f Factory setting: [256Kbps]

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Item Description of settings

[STREAMING LATENCY] Sets the delay mode during the streaming distribution. This setting is used when the streaming distribution

is started from the operation of the camera. This can be set when the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START TRIGGER] is set to [CAMERA].

[NORMAL]: Set if you want to emphasize the stability of streaming. [SHORT]: Set if you want to emphasize the reduction of streaming delay.

f Factory setting: [NORMAL]

f Proxy data cannot be recorded in the following modes.

- Interval recording (including one-shot recording)

- Loop recording

- When [ONE FILE] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [FILE SPLIT].

- When [ON] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [SIMUL REC].

- When [ON] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION] → [ONE CLIP REC].

Checking the setting status

By pushing the <MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch on the camera towards the <MCK/MCL> side three times, you can check the menu values of the superimposition settings of the recording media, recording mode, and time code display of proxy data through mode check.

Recording modes and recording signals (video/audio)

r Video

Recording mode File format Resolution Codec Frame rate Bitrate

[STD 2CH MP4] MP4

[LOW 2CH MOV] MOV 1080i mode

[HQ 2CH MOV] MOV

[HQ 4CH MOV] MOV

[SHQ 2CH MOV] MOV

[AVC-G6 2CH

MOV]

* When the recording mode is 720/30P, 720/25P, or 720/24P in [AVC-G6 2CH MOV], bitrate is 3 Mbps.

MOV 1080i mode

320×240 (QVGA)

480×270

1080/59.94P mode

320×180

1080/50P mode

320×180

480/59.94i mode

352×240

576/50i mode

352×288 640×360

640×360

960×540

1920×1080 720P mode

1280×720

r Audio

MPEG-4

Simple Prole

H.264

Baseline Prole

H.264

High Prole

H.264

High Prole

H.264

High Prole

H.264

High Prole

30 fps/24 fps/25 fps 1500 kbps

30 fps/25 fps 800 kbps

60 fps/50 fps

30 fps/25 fps

30 fps/25 fps 1500 kbps

30 fps/25 fps 3500 kbps

60 fps/50 fps 6 Mbps*

Recording mode File format Codec Number of channels Bitrate per channel Sampling frequency

[STD 2CH MP4] MP4 AAC-LC 2ch 64 kbps 24 kHz

[LOW 2CH MOV] MOV AAC-LC 2ch 64 kbps 48 kHz

[HQ 2CH MOV] MOV AAC-LC 2ch 64 kbps 48 kHz

[HQ 4CH MOV] MOV AAC-LC 4ch 64 kbps 48 kHz

[SHQ 2CH MOV] MOV LPCM 2ch 768 kbps 48 kHz

[AVC-G6 2CH

MOV]

MOV AAC-LC 2ch 64 kbps 48 kHz

Recording the proxy data

Select [PROXY REC(P2)] or [PROXY REC(P2&SD)] in main menu → [REC/PB] → [DUAL CODEC SETUP] → [CODEC USAGE] and press the <REC> button to start proxy recording at the same time as recording of the materials.

Push the <MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch towards the <MCK/MCL> side three times to display the proxy data recording information on the viewnder screen.

Recording to the SD memory card

To record the proxy data, use SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards with an indication of class2 or higher. For the latest information not included in these Operating Instructions, refer to the support desk at the following website.

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

When recording the proxy data to an SD memory card, always format the card using the camera.

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Dual codec recording

Checking the SD memory card

Insert the SD memory card into the camera.

Select the main menu → [FILE] → [SD CARD PROPERTY] (or the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY] → [SD CARD]).

f The format status is displayed in [SD STANDARD].

If [NOT SUPPORTED] is displayed, format the card with the camera.

f In the [PROXY REM] item, check the remaining recording time of the proxy data.

The remaining SD memory card capacity displayed ([PROXY REM]) indicates the remaining proxy recording, but it may differ from the actual available space. If short recordings are repeated, the available recording time may decrease signicantly compared to the available space. When the remaining capacity exceeds 999 min, [999min] is displayed.

If the proxy is not recorded to the SD memory card, the remaining time is not displayed.

f In the [NUMBER OF CLIPS] item, check the number of clips recorded in the SD memory card.

If the number of clips is 1000 or more, no additional proxy data can be recorded to the SD memory card even if there is available capacity.

f Shot marks and text memos cannot be added to the clips in the SD memory card, f Deleting the clips recorded on the P2 card on the thumbnail screen does not delete the proxy data recorded on the SD memory card.

NOTE

t While recording to the SD memory card, the remaining capacity can be checked with the mode check on the viewnder screen. t If proxy data cannot be recorded to the SD memory card, even when main menu → [REC/PB] → [DUAL CODEC SETUP] → [CODEC USAGE] →

[PROXY REC(P2&SD)] is set, [SD WR ERR] is displayed. In this case, check the SD memory card. For details, refer to “Error displays about proxy data recordings” (page 47).

t Data deleted as a result of formatting cannot be restored. Always check the data before formatting.

Formatting SD memory cards

Insert the SD memory card into the camera.

Select [YES] in the main menu → [FILE] → [FORMAT SD CARD].

This completes formatting the SD memory card.

Proxy data recording time (approximate)

Recording mode Total recording rate

STD 2CH MP4 Approx. 1650 kbps Approx. 78 min

LOW 2CH MOV Approx. 950 kbps Approx. 135 min

HQ 2CH MOV Approx. 1650 kbps Approx. 78 min

HQ 4CH MOV Approx. 1780 kbps Approx. 72 min

SHQ 2CH MOV Approx. 5060 kbps Approx. 25 min

AVC-G6 2CH MOV Approx. 6 Mbps Approx. 13 min

(These are reference values for continuous recording with Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips)

Recording time

(per 1 GB)

Checking the proxy data

f The indicator is displayed for the material clips with the proxy data recorded. f The detailed information of the recorded proxy data can be viewed in the clip property.

For details on operations, refer to “Checking detailed information of the proxy data” (page 47).

f The proxy data is recorded to the P2 card or SD memory card as a video/audio le and real-time metadata le.

- Video/audio le:XXXXXXXX.MP4 or XXXXXXXX.MOV

- Real-time metadata le:XXXXXXXX.BIN

The time code, user bits, and information are recorded to the frame unit.

Use P2 Viewer Plus to check the proxy data. Some versions of P2 Viewer Plus may not be able to check the data.

For information on P2 Viewer Plus, visit the following website:

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

NOTE

t Clips with proxy data recorded with the camera are handled as unknown clips by some P2 devices. (unknown clip indicator) is displayed on the

thumbnail, and the following operations become unavailable. (Except in [STD 2CH MP4] mode)

- [DELETE]

- [REPAIR CLIP]

- [RE-CONNECTION]

- [COPY]

- [EXCH. THUMBNAIL]

- Adding and deleting [TEXT MEMO] and [SHOT MARK] Playback is possible. On these devices, individual clips with proxy data combined from multiple clips are displayed as an incomplete clip mode)

. (Except in [STD 2CH MP4]

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Dual codec recording

Checking detailed information of the proxy data

Operation methods and panels may differ by version.

Press the <THUMBNAIL> button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the viewnder screen.

Select [CLIP PROPERTY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY].

The clip property screen is displayed.

Use the cursor buttons to select [PROXY].

Press the <SET> button.

Detailed information about the proxy data is displayed as below.

r Detailed information about proxy data

[FORMAT] The le format of the recorded data is displayed.

[VIDEO CODEC] Video codec information of the recorded data is displayed.

[VIDEO FRAME RATE] Video frame rate information of the recorded data is displayed.

[VIDEO BIT RATE] Video bitrate information of the recorded data is displayed.

[VIDEO RESOLUTION] The video resolution of the recorded data is displayed.

[ASPECT RATIO] The aspect ratio of the recorded data is displayed.

[TC SUPER] An indication whether the TC (time code) display is superimposed over the recorded video.

[AUDIO CODEC] Audio codec information of the recorded data is displayed.

[AUDIO BIT RATE] Audio bitrate information of the recorded data is displayed.

[AUDIO SAMPLING RATE] Audio sampling rate information of the recorded data is displayed.

[NUM.OF AUDIO CH] The number of audio channels of the recorded data is displayed.

Error displays about proxy data recordings

If an error occurs during recording the proxy data, check the entries in the following table and take necessary actions.

Error displays

(viewnder screen)

[PROXY ERROR] or [PROXY REC WARNING]

[SD 0 min] Recording of the materials and proxy data will continue.

[SD END] Proxy data recording to the SD memory card will stop, but

[SD WR ERR] Proxy data recording to the SD memory card will stop, but

Proxy data recording will stop, but recording of the material will continue.

f An error occurred in the internal proxy module.

[PROXY ERROR]

f A proxy data recording error occurred.

[PROXY REC WARNING]

f If a proxy data recording error occurs, the proxy data currently

being recorded will be processed as below:

- The proxy data being recorded to the P2 card will be deleted.

- The proxy data being recorded to the SD memory card will not be restored.

f The remaining SD memory card capacity is getting low.

(approximately shorter than one minute)

recording to the P2 card will continue.

f No SD memory card capacity remains.

recording to the P2 card will continue. This is displayed when proxy data cannot be recorded in the SD memory card even when [PROXY REC(P2&SD)] is set in main menu → [REC/PB] → [DUAL CODEC SETUP] → [CODEC USAGE].

r If the error message is displayed when recording

starts:

f The SD memory card format is different. f The SD memory card contains 1000 clips or more. f An attempt is made to record to an SD memory card

containing data for updating the rmware of the camera.

Behavior and cause Action to take

The proxy data will not be properly recorded. Turn the camera off and turn it on again to check the recording and playback. If the error continues to occur, please consult your dealer.

After nishing recording, insert a new SD memory card.

f The proxy data being recorded to the SD memory card will

be deleted.

To restore the deleted proxy data, select clips in the P2 card and copy them to the SD memory card. (page 48)

Check the status of the SD memory card and insert a recordable card. (page 46)

r If the error message is displayed during

recording:

f The SD memory card was ejected during recording. f An error occurred in recording to the SD memory card.

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Dual codec recording

Error displays

(viewnder screen)

[SD --min] or [SD WP] Proxy data will not be recorded to the SD memory card, but

Copying proxy data to the SD memory card

Press the <THUMBNAIL MENU> button to display the thumbnail screen.

Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the clip to be copied, and press the <SET> button.

Press the <MENU> button.

Select [SD CARD] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY].

Select [YES] in the confirmation message and press the <SET> button.

NOTE

t If [SD END] is displayed and the proxy data being recorded to the SD memory card is deleted, perform this procedure to copy the proxy data from the

P2 card, and enable the deleted proxy data to be restored.

t Source data is not copied.

recording to the P2 card will be performed.

f No SD memory card is inserted. [SD --min] f The SD memory card is write-protected. [SD WP]

Behavior and cause Action to take

Check the status of the SD memory card.

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Streaming function

Streaming function

You can perform live streaming of audio and video from the camera over the network (wired LAN, wireless LAN, 4G/LTE).

Streaming video from the camera or an application software (e.g. P2 Browser, P2 Streaming Receiver) of a device connected to the camera through a network is transmitted to a server capable of receiving such signal.

There are two ways to start streaming: streaming from an application software and streaming from the camera.

NOTE

t To display the streaming video in the P2 Browser, start the streaming distribution by operation from the application software. The streaming video

cannot be displayed when operated from the camera.

Setting the network connection

The network settings of the camera are congured according to the settings of application software.

For details on how to start streaming from the camera or an application software such as P2 Streaming Receiver, refer to “Connection settings for the streaming function” (page 229).

Using the streaming function

After you nish conguring the network connection, you can congure the streaming function.

Select [STREAMING] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [DUAL CODEC SETUP] → [CODEC USAGE].

Streaming function is enabled.

Set the streaming mode in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [DUAL CODEC SETUP] → [STREAMING MODE].

f Select either [LOW], [HQ], [AVC-G6], [SHQ (QoS)], or [AVC-G (QoS)]. f For details on combinations of system modes and streaming modes, refer to the table in “List of system modes and supported streaming output”

(page 49).

Set the method for starting streaming.

f When starting streaming through operation from an application software

- Select [RECEIVER] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START TRIGGER].

f When starting streaming through operation from the camera

- Select [CAMERA] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START TRIGGER].

- Perform following setting when the streaming mode is set to [SHQ (QoS)] or [AVC-G (QoS)] in Step

Set the main menu → [REC/PB] → [DUAL CODEC SETUP] → [QoS MAX RATE] and [QoS MIN RATE].

- Set the delay mode during live streaming in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [DUAL CODEC SETUP] → [STREAMING LATENCY]. Set to

[NORMAL] if you want to emphasize the stability of streaming. Set to [SHORT] if you want to emphasize the reduction of streaming delay.

Start streaming.

f When starting streaming through operation from an application software

If you started streaming using an application software, the camera starts the transmission of streaming video.

f When starting streaming through operation from the camera

Select [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START].

If the camera is connected to the transmission destination through a network, start the transmission of streaming video. To stop the transmission of streaming video, select [OFF] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START].

NOTE

t To display streaming video using the P2 Browser, VLC Media Player is required for Windows OS and QuickTime Player is required for Mac OS.

However, the P2 Browser does not support the QoS function.

t For details on downloading the video streaming-compatible application software and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following

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

t The streaming function cannot be used together with the dual codec recording and simultaneous recording. t The streaming function cannot be used together with the rec during upload function. t If availabe bandwidth of the network is low and streaming playback is interrupted, this can be improved by selecting a lower bitrate mode in

[STREAMING MODE], or selecting either [SHQ (QoS)] or [AVC-G (QoS)]. In addition, if [SHQ (QoS)] or [AVC-G (QoS)] is selected, the terminal that receives streaming data needs to support the QoS function.

t The streaming distribution video from the camera will be a black screen in the playback mode (including the recording check).

List of system modes and supported streaming output

The following shows the relationship between system modes and streaming modes on this camera.

f “l” are supported, and “—” are not supported.

[SYSTEM MODE] [STREAMING MODE]

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT]

[AVC-I100/60i]

[1080-59.94i]

[AVC-I50/60i] —

[AVC-G50/60i]

[AVC-G25/60i]

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HD streaming

[AVC-G6], [AVC-G (QoS)]

l l

SD streaming

[HQ], [LOW], [SHQ (QoS)]

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Streaming function

[SYSTEM MODE] [STREAMING MODE]

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT]

[AVC-I100/50i]

[1080-50i]

[AVC-I50/50i] —

[AVC-G50/50i]

[AVC-G25/50i]

[AVC-I100/60P]

[720-59.94P]

[AVC-I50/60P] —

[AVC-G50/60P]

[AVC-G25/60P]

[AVC-I100/50P]

[720-50P]

[AVC-I50/50P] —

[AVC-G50/50P]

[AVC-G25/50P]

HD streaming

[AVC-G6], [AVC-G (QoS)]

l l

l l*

[HQ], [LOW], [SHQ (QoS)]

* [LOW] cannot be selected.

List of streaming modes and resolution/frame rates

Streaming mode Resolution Codec Frame rate Bitrate

[AVC-G6]

[HQ]

[LOW]

1920×1080*

1280×720*

640×360

480×270

1920×1080*

[AVC-G (QoS)]

[SHQ (QoS)]

1280×720*

960×540

*1 When [LINE&FREQ] is [1080-59.94i] or [1080-50i] *2 When [LINE&FREQ] is [720-60P] or [720-50P]

Video: H.264 High Prole

Audio: AAC-LC 2ch

Video: H.264 Baseline Prole

Audio: AAC-LC 2ch

Video: H.264 High Prole

Audio: AAC-LC 2ch

Video: H.264 High Prole

Audio: AAC-LC 2ch

30 fps/25 fps

60 fps/50 fps

30 fps/25 fps 1500 kbps

30 fps/25 fps 800 kbps

30 fps/25 fps

60 fps/50 fps

30 fps/25 fps

depending on the application

SD streaming

6 Mbps

Receiving side: Variable

Maximum 9 Mbps

Receiving side: Variable

Maximum 6 Mbps

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback — Normal and variable speed playback

Normal and variable speed playback

r Normal speed playback

Color playback images can be viewed on the viewnder screen by pressing the <PLAY/PAUSE> button. Likewise, color playback images can be viewed on a color video monitor connected to the <SDI OUT1> terminal and monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT2>, <HDMI OUT> and <VIDEO OUT>).

Playback can also be paused by pressing the <PLAY/PAUSE> button during playback.

r Fast-forward and fast-reverse playback

The <FF/)> and <%/REW> buttons provide 32x and 4x fast-forward and fast-reverse playback. Pressing these buttons during a stop and playback fast-forwards and fast-reverses at 32x and 4x speed, respectively.

r Cueing clips

If the <FF/)> button is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at the start point of the next clip (cued up state). If the <%/REW> button is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at the start point of the clip currently being played back (cued up state).

NOTE

t When playing back or switching to the thumbnail screen immediately after removing or inserting the P2 card or the power is turned on, it may take time

to read the clip information. During this time, [UPDATING..] is displayed on the thumbnail screen.

t If a P2 card is inserted while another card is being played back, the clips on the inserted card cannot be played back. A P2 card inserted during

playback is recognized after playback ends.

t When playing back clips spread over multiple P2 cards at variable speed, audio might be instantaneously interrupted, though this is not a malfunction. t To play back clips in the different system modes, match [LINE&FREQ] to the format of the clip in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE]

and set the camera again.

t Audio of CH5 to CH8 recorded on another device cannot be played back.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for

Recording

This chapter describes adjustment of white and black balance and adjustment of ash band compensation (FBC) function and other shooting functions. It also describes how to set convenient functions for shooting such as assignment of functions to <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) and setting of time data.

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats

Multi formats

Selecting recording signals

This camera can record HD (1080P, 1080i, 720P) signals in AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG,or DVCPRO HD codec, and can record SD (480i/576i) signals in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, or DV codec.

Recording and shooting signals can be selected in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE].

Setting menu screen Setting menu item Description of settings

[LINE&FREQ]

[REC FORMAT]

[SYSTEM MODE]

NOTE

[AUDIO SMPL RES]

[REC SIGNAL]

[ASPECT] In the SD mode, select the video aspect ratio for recording and output.

t When [LINE&FREQ], [REC SIGNAL], or [REC FORMAT] is changed, video or audio may be interrupted. This is not a malfunction. t In 1080/23.98PsF format, [REC SIGNAL] is not displayed. Only camera signal can be recorded.

System modes and recording functions

Select the signal format from 1080P/1080i/720P/480i/576i. If this setting has been changed, select [YES] on a conrmation message and restart the camera.

Select the AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG, and DVCPRO HD codec in HD mode, and select each codec and shooting frame rate of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV in SD mode.

Select the number of audio bits ([24BIT] or [16BIT]) when [REC FORMAT] is [AVC-I100] or [AVC-I50]. At [REC FORMAT] other than these, recording is performed at the number of audio bits xed to 24 bits or 16 bits. For details, refer to “System modes and recording functions” (page 53).

Switch [CAM], recording of camera shooting with the camera, and [SDI], input recording from the <SDI IN> terminal.

The following shows the relationship between system modes and recording functions on this camera.

f “l” are supported, and “—” are not supported.

System mode Recording function

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Standard recording Pre-recording

[1080-59.94P] [AVC-I200/30PN] [24BIT]

[AVC-I200/24PN]

[AVC-I100/60P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I100/30PN]

[AVC-I100/24PN]

[AVC-G50/30PN] [24BIT]

[AVC-G50/24PN]

[AVC-G25/60P]

[AVC-G25/30PN]

[AVC-G25/24PN]

[AVC-G12/60P] [16BIT]

[AVC-G12/30PN]

[AVC-G12/24PN]

[1080-50P] [AVC-I200/25PN] [24BIT]

[AVC-I100/50P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I100/25PN]

[AVC-G50/25PN] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/50P]

[AVC-G25/25PN]

[AVC-G12/50P] [16BIT]

[AVC-G12/25PN]

[1080-59.94i] [AVC-I200/60i] [24BIT]

[AVC-I100/60i] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I50/60i]

[AVC-G50/60i] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/60i]

[AVC-G12/60i] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO HD/60i]

l l

l l l

Simultaneous

recording

— —

—

— —

—

— —

—

— —

—

— —

—

— —

—

— —

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System mode Recording function

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Standard recording Pre-recording

[1080-50i] [AVC-I200/50i] [24BIT]

[AVC-I100/50i] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I50/50i]

[AVC-G50/50i] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/50i]

[AVC-G12/50i] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO HD/50i]

[1080-23.98PsF] [AVC-I200/24PN] [24BIT]

[AVC-I100/24PN] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-G50/24PN] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/24PN]

[AVC-G12/24PN] [16BIT]

[720-59.94P] [AVC-I200/60P] [24BIT]

[AVC-I100/60P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I100/30PN]

[AVC-I100/24PN]

[AVC-I50/60P]

[AVC-G50/60P] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/60P]

[AVC-G12/60P] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO HD/60P]

[720-50P] [AVC-I200/50P] [24BIT]

[AVC-I100/50P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I100/25PN]

[AVC-I50/50P]

[AVC-G50/50P] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/50P]

[AVC-G12/50P] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO HD/50P]

[480-59.94i] [DVCPRO50/60i] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO/60i]

[DV/60i]

[576-50i] [DVCPRO50/50i] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO/50i]

[DV/50i]

l l l

— —

—

— —

—

Simultaneous

recording

System mode Recording function

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Loop recording One-clip recording

[1080-59.94P] [AVC-I200/30PN] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-I200/24PN] — — —

[AVC-I100/60P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I100/30PN] — — —

[AVC-I100/24PN] — — —

[AVC-G50/30PN] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-G50/24PN] — — —

[AVC-G25/60P]

[AVC-G25/30PN] — — —

[AVC-G25/24PN] — — —

[AVC-G12/60P] [16BIT]

[AVC-G12/30PN] — — —

[AVC-G12/24PN] — — —

[1080-50P] [AVC-I200/25PN] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-I100/50P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I100/25PN] — — —

[AVC-G50/25PN] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-G25/50P]

[AVC-G25/25PN] — — —

[AVC-G12/50P] [16BIT]

[AVC-G12/25PN] — — —

l l l

l l

l l l

l l

Interval recording/one-

shot recording

—

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats

System mode Recording function

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES] Loop recording One-clip recording

[1080-59.94i] [AVC-I200/60i] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-I100/60i] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I50/60i]

[AVC-G50/60i] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/60i]

[AVC-G12/60i] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO HD/60i]

l l l

l l

l l l

[1080-50i] [AVC-I200/50i] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-I100/50i] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I50/50i]

[AVC-G50/50i] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/50i]

[AVC-G12/50i] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO HD/50i]

l l l

l l

l l l

[1080-23.98PsF] [AVC-I200/24PN] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-I100/24PN] [24BIT]/[16BIT] — — —

[AVC-G50/24PN] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-G25/24PN] — — —

[AVC-G12/24PN] [16BIT] — — —

[720-59.94P] [AVC-I200/60P] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-I100/60P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

l l l

[AVC-I100/30PN] — — —

[AVC-I100/24PN] — — —

[AVC-I50/60P]

[AVC-G50/60P] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/60P]

[AVC-G12/60P] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO HD/60P]

l l l

l l

l l l

[720-50P] [AVC-I200/50P] [24BIT] — — —

[AVC-I100/50P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

l l l

[AVC-I100/25PN] — — —

[AVC-I50/50P]

[AVC-G50/50P] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/50P]

[AVC-G12/50P] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO HD/50P]

[480-59.94i] [DVCPRO50/60i] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO/60i]

[DV/60i]

[576-50i] [DVCPRO50/50i] [16BIT]

[DVCPRO/50i]

[DV/50i]

l l l

l l

l l l

Interval recording/one-

shot recording

—

System mode Recording function

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES]

HD proxy*

Dual codec recording

SD proxy*

[1080-59.94P] [AVC-I200/30PN] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-I200/24PN] — —

[AVC-I100/60P] [24BIT]/[16BIT] —

[AVC-I100/30PN] — —

[AVC-I100/24PN] — —

[AVC-G50/30PN] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-G50/24PN] — —

[AVC-G25/60P] —

[AVC-G25/30PN] — —

[AVC-G25/24PN] — —

[AVC-G12/60P] [16BIT] —

[AVC-G12/30PN] — —

[AVC-G12/24PN] — —

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System mode Recording function

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] [AUDIO SMPL RES]

[1080-50P] [AVC-I200/25PN] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-I100/50P] [24BIT]/[16BIT] —

[AVC-I100/25PN] — —

[AVC-G50/25PN] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-G25/50P] —

[AVC-G25/25PN] — —

[AVC-G12/50P] [16BIT] —

[AVC-G12/25PN] — —

[1080-59.94i] [AVC-I200/60i] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-I100/60i] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I50/60i] —

[AVC-G50/60i] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/60i]

[AVC-G12/60i] [16BIT] —

[DVCPRO HD/60i] —

[1080-50i] [AVC-I200/50i] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-I100/50i] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I50/50i] —

[AVC-G50/50i] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/50i]

[AVC-G12/50i] [16BIT] —

[DVCPRO HD/50i] —

[1080-23.98PsF] [AVC-I200/24PN] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-I100/24PN] [24BIT]/[16BIT] — —

[AVC-G50/24PN] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-G25/24PN] — —

[AVC-G12/24PN] [16BIT] — —

[720-59.94P] [AVC-I200/60P] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-I100/60P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I100/30PN]

[AVC-I100/24PN]

[AVC-I50/60P] —

[AVC-G50/60P] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/60P]

[AVC-G12/60P] [16BIT] — —

[DVCPRO HD/60P] — —

[720-50P] [AVC-I200/50P] [24BIT] — —

[AVC-I100/50P] [24BIT]/[16BIT]

[AVC-I100/25PN]

[AVC-I50/50P] —

[AVC-G50/50P] [24BIT]

[AVC-G25/50P]

[AVC-G12/50P] [16BIT] — —

[DVCPRO HD/50P] — —

[480-59.94i] [DVCPRO50/60i] [16BIT] —

[DVCPRO/60i] —

[DV/60i] —

[576-50i] [DVCPRO50/50i] [16BIT] —

[DVCPRO/50i] —

[DV/50i] —

*1 [AVC-G6 2CH MOV] *2 Recordable formats vary depending on the system mode. Only [STD 2CH MP4], [LOW 2CH MOV], [HQ 2CH MOV], [HQ 4CH MOV], and [SHQ 2CH MOV]

can be selected in 1080P and 1080i mode. Only [HQ 2CH MOV] and [SHQ 2CH MOV] can be selected in 720P mode. Only [STD 2CH MP4] and [LOW 2CH MOV] can be selected in 480i and 576i mode.

HD proxy*

l l

Dual codec recording

SD proxy*

—

List of recording settings and recording functions

The recording modes of the camera act as follows depending on the setting of [REC SIGNAL] in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] and the setting of [RECORDING] in [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION]. Even in “Available” cases, recording functions are restricted in some system modes. For details, refer to the table in “System modes and recording functions”.

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Setting Recording setting (setting menu) Recording/operation enabled/disabled

Operation mode [REC SIGNAL] [REC FUNCTION] Pre-recording One-clip recording

Interval recording [CAM] [INTERVAL] Not available Not available Not available

One-shot recording [CAM] [ONE SHOT] Not available Not available Not available

Loop recording [CAM] [LOOP] Not available Not available Not available

Standard recording [CAM] [NORMAL] Available Available Available

Input recording of SDI

signal

Setting Recording setting (setting menu) Recording/operation enabled/disabled

Operation mode [REC SIGNAL] [REC FUNCTION] Dual codec recording Text memo Shot mark

Interval recording [CAM] [INTERVAL] Not available Not available Not available

One-shot recording [CAM] [ONE SHOT] Not available Not available Not available

Loop recording [CAM] [LOOP] Not available Not available Not available

Standard recording [CAM] [NORMAL] Available Available Available

Input recording of SDI

signal

* It is not available when [LINE&FREQ] is [480-59.94i] or [576-50i].

[SDI] Disabled Not available Not available Available

[SDI] Disabled Available* Available Available

Simultaneous

recording

Selecting video output

The video output method can be selected. Video output, etc. can be selected by the setting of [OUTPUT SEL] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] and the setting of [DOWNCON SETTING] →

[DOWNCON MODE].

Menu item Description of settings

[SDI2/HDMI OUT]

[1080P SDI2/HDMI OUT]

[3G-SDI OUT]

[DOWNCON MODE]

Selects the system mode signal method or down converter output for output from the <SDI OUT2> and <HDMI OUT> terminals.

Selects whether to convert output signals from the monitor output terminals (<SDI OUT2>, <HDMI OUT>) to 1080i at 1080P.

Selects the 3G-HD SDI signal type output from the <SDI OUT1> and <SDI OUT2> terminals from [LEVEL-A] or [LEVEL-B] at 1080P.

Selects the screen type for down-conversion output (composite and SD SDI output) at 1080P, 1080i, or 720P.

Selecting video output from each terminal

Monitor output setting Video output

[LINE&FREQ]

[1080-59.94P]

[1080-50P]

[1080-59.94i]

[1080-50i]

[1080-23.98PsF]

[720-59.94P]

[720-50P]

[480-59.94i] — — 480/59.94i 480/59.94i 480/59.94P 480/59.94i

[576-50i] — — 576/50i 576/50i 576/50P 576/50i

* Output type can be selected from [LEVEL-A] or [LEVEL-B] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [3G-SDI OUT]. This item is set to [LEVEL-B] in

the factory setting.

[SDI2/HDMI

OUT]

[SYSTEM

MODE]

[DOWNCON] Disabled 480/59.94i 480/59.94P

[SYSTEM

MODE]

[DOWNCON] Disabled 576/50i 576/50P

[SYSTEM

MODE]

[DOWNCON] 480/59.94i 480/59.94P

[SYSTEM

MODE]

[DOWNCON] 576/50i 576/50P

[SYSTEM

MODE]

[DOWNCON] Disabled 480/59.94i 480/59.94i

[SYSTEM

MODE]

[DOWNCON] 480/59.94i 480/59.94i

[SYSTEM

MODE]

[DOWNCON] 576/50i 576/50P

[1080P SDI2/

HDMI OUT]

[1080P]

— 1080/59.94i

— 1080/50i

[1080P]

— 720/59.94P

— 720/50P

<SDI OUT1> terminal <SDI OUT2> terminal <HDMI OUT> terminal

1080/23.98PsF*

1080/59.94P* 1080/59.94P

1080/59.94P*

1080/50P* 1080/50P

1080/50P*

1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i

1080/50i 1080/50i

1080/59.94P* 1080/59.94P

720/59.94P 720/59.94P

720/50P 720/50P

terminal

480/59.94i[1080i] 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i

576/50i[1080i] 1080/50i 1080/50i

480/59.94i

576/50i

480/59.94i[1080i] 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i

480/59.94i

576/50i

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats

List of recording/playback and output formats

f For details on selection of SDI OUT2 signal methods, refer to “Selecting video output from each terminal” (page 57). f Frequencies in signal methods are annotated without fractions.

- 59.94→60

- 29.97→30

- 23.98→24

System mode

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] <SDI OUT1> terminal <SDI OUT2> terminal

[1080-59.94P] [AVC-I200/30PN] 1080/30PN Native 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2

[AVC-I200/24PN] 1080/24PN Native 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3

[AVC-I100/60P] 1080/60P 1080/60P 1080/59.94P

[AVC-I100/30PN] 1080/30PN Native 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2

[AVC-I100/24PN] 1080/24PN Native 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3

[AVC-G50/30PN] 1080/30PN Native 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2

[AVC-G50/24PN] 1080/24PN Native 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3

[AVC-G25/60P] 1080/60P 1080/60P 1080/59.94P

[AVC-G25/30PN] 1080/30PN Native 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2

[AVC-G25/24PN] 1080/24PN Native 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3

[AVC-G12/60P] 1080/60P 1080/60P 1080/59.94P

[AVC-G12/30PN] 1080/30PN Native 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2 1080/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2

[AVC-G12/24PN] 1080/24PN Native 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3

[1080-50P] [AVC-I200/25PN] 1080/25PN Native 1080/25P over 50P 2:2 1080/25P over 50P 2:2

[AVC-I100/50P] 1080/50P 1080/50P 1080/50P

[AVC-I100/25PN] 1080/25PN Native 1080/25P over 50P 2:2 1080/25P over 50P 2:2

[AVC-G50/25PN] 1080/25PN Native 1080/25P over 50P 2:2 1080/25P over 50P 2:2

[AVC-G25/50P] 1080/50P 1080/50P 1080/50P

[AVC-G25/25PN] 1080/25PN Native 1080/25P over 50P 2:2 1080/25P over 50P 2:2

[AVC-G12/50P] 1080/50P 1080/50P 1080/50P

[AVC-G12/25PN] 1080/25PN Native 1080/25P over 50P 2:2 1080/25P over 50P 2:2

Recording format

Output method

1080/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

480/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

1080/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

480/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

1080/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

480/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

1080/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

480/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

1080/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

480/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

1080/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

480/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

1080/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

480/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

1080/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

480/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

1080/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

480/29.97i over 59.94i 2:2

1080/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

480/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

1080/25i over 50i 2:2

576/25i over 50i 2:2

1080/25i over 50i 2:2

576/25i over 50i 2:2

1080/25i over 50i 2:2

576/25i over 50i 2:2

1080/25i over 50i 2:2

576/25i over 50i 2:2

1080/25i over 50i 2:2

576/25i over 50i 2:2

1080/59.94i

480/59.94i

1080/59.94i

480/59.94i

1080/59.94i

480/59.94i

1080/50i

576/50i

1080/50i

576/50i

1080/50i

576/50i

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Multi formats

System mode

[LINE&FREQ] [REC FORMAT] <SDI OUT1> terminal <SDI OUT2> terminal

[1080-59.94i] [AVC-I200/60i] 1080/60i 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i

[AVC-I100/60i]

[AVC-I50/60i]

[AVC-G50/60i]

[AVC-G25/60i]

[AVC-G12/60i]

[DVCPRO HD/60i]

[1080-50i] [AVC-I200/50i] 1080/50i 1080/50i 1080/50i

[AVC-I100/50i]

[AVC-I50/50i]

[AVC-G50/50i]

[AVC-G25/50i]

[AVC-G12/50i]

[DVCPRO HD/50i]

[1080-23.98PsF] [AVC-I200/24PN] 1080/24PN Native 1080/23.98psF 1080/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3

[AVC-I100/24PN]

[AVC-G50/24PN]

[AVC-G25/24PN]

[AVC-G12/24PN]

[720-59.94P] [AVC-I200/60P] 720/60P 720/59.94P 720/59.94P

[AVC-I100/60P]

[AVC-I100/30PN] 720/30PN Native 720/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2 720/29.97P over 59.94P 2:2

[AVC-I100/24PN] 720/24PN Native 720/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3 720/23.98P over 59.94P 2:3

[AVC-I50/60P] 720/60P 720/59.94P 720/59.94P

[AVC-G50/60P]

[AVC-G25/60P]

[AVC-G12/60P]

[DVCPRO HD/60P]

[720-50P] [AVC-I200/50P] 720/50P 720/50P 720/50P

[AVC-I100/50P]

[AVC-I100/25PN] 720/25PN Native 720/25P over 50P 2:2 720/25P over 50P 2:2

[AVC-I50/50P] 720/50P 720/50P 720/50P

[AVC-G50/50P]

[AVC-G25/50P]

[AVC-G12/50P]

[DVCPRO HD/50P]

[480-59.94i] [DVCPRO50/60i] 480/60i 480/59.94i 480/59.94i

[DVCPRO/60i]

[DV/60i]

[576-50i] [DVCPRO50/50i] 576/50i 576/50i 576/50i

[DVCPRO/50i]

[DV/50i]

Recording format

Output method

480/59.94i

576/50i

1080/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

480/23.98i over 59.94i 2:3

480/59.94i

480/29.97P over 59.94i 2:2

480/23.98P over 59.94i 2:3

480/59.94i

576/50i

576/25P over 50i 2:2

576/50i

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance

Adjusting the white and black balance

To obtain high-quality video at all times using the camera, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. To obtain higher image quality, perform the adjustment in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) → ABB (black balance adjustment) → AWB

(white balance adjustment).

NOTE

t When white or black balance is adjusted while video is disrupted by the generator lock, adjustment may not be performed correctly. Adjust white or

black balance again after video has returned to normal.

Adjusting the white balance

The white balance must be adjusted again when the lighting conditions change. Follow the steps below to adjust the white balance automatically.

c d e

a: <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial

Adjust the amount of light entering the MOS sensor.

b: <AUTO W/B BAL> switch

Use to execute the automatic white balance.

c: <GAIN> switch

Normally, set this to 0 dB. If it is too dark, set the gain to an appropriate value.

d: <OUTPUT> switch

Set this switch to <CAM>.

e: <WHITE BAL> switch

Set this switch to <A> or .

r When the <WHITE BAL> switch is set to <A>

Set the <GAIN>, <OUTPUT>, and <WHITE BAL> switches.

Select the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial setting according to the light conditions.

For details on setting example of the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial, refer to “Shooting and recording/playback functions section” (page 20).

Place the white pattern at a point where the light conditions match those for the light source for the subject, and zoom in on the

white pattern so that the white color appears in the screen.

Adjust the lens aperture.

Set the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side, and then release it.

The switch returns to the central position with the white balance automatically adjusted.

r White pattern

f A white object (cloth or wall) near the subject may also be used for the white pattern. f Required size of white pattern is as follows.

1/4 or more of the screen width

f Do not allow bright spotlights within the screen. f The white pattern must appear at the center of the screen.

1/4 or more of the screen height

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r Message displayed in the viewnder screen

During adjustment

Adjustment completed

If the color temperature of the subject is lower than 2300 K or higher than 15000 K

AWB A ACTIVE

AWB A OK 3.2K

AWB A OK 2.3K

f The adjusted value is automatically stored in the

specied memory (A or B).

f If the arrow points down (↓), the actual temperature is

lower than the indicated temperature, and if the arrow points up (↑), the actual temperature is higher than the indicated temperature.

Detection range of white balance

The white balance detection range can be selected from [90%], [50%], and [25%] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [WHITE BALANCE MODE] → [AWB AREA]. The factory setting is [25%].

90%

50%

25%

When you have no time to adjust the white balance

Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <PRST>.

According the shooting conditions, turn the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial and set the lter.

When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted

When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, the viewnder screen displays an error message.

Error message Meaning Remedy

[COLOR TEMP. HIGH] The color temperature is too high. Select the appropriate lter.

[COLOR TEMP. LOW] The color temperature is too low. Select the appropriate lter.

[LOW LIGHT] There is insufcient light. Increase the amount of light. Or, increase gain.

[LEVEL OVER] There is too much light. Decrease the amount of light. Or, decrease gain.

[CHECK FILTER] The <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial setting is out

of position.

[TIME OVER] Automatic adjustment does not end within the time. The shooting conditions might be unstable. If there

Check the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial.

is ickering, insert the shutter and execute again under stable conditions.

White balance memory

Values stored to memory are saved until white balance is adjusted again even if the camera is turned off. There are two white balance memories, A and B.

When set [ON] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [WHITE BALANCE MODE] → [FILTER INH] (initial setting), memory on each of <A> and is limited to one, respectively. In this case, content in memory is not interlocked with the lter.

When [FILTER INH] is set to [OFF], the adjustment values of each lter can be automatically stored to memory corresponding to the <WHITE BAL> switch setting (<A> or ).

The camera has four built-in lters so a total of eight (4×2) adjustment values can be stored to memory.

When the super gain function is enabled, the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch does not function and the message ([AWB UNABLE/S.GAIN MODE]) is displayed.

Viewnder display for white balance

For details, refer to “Viewnder status display” (page 82).

Setting the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function

The camera is equipped with the Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW) function that automatically tracks the white balance of images according to the lighting conditions.

The auto tracking white balance function can be assigned to of the <WHITE BAL> switch. Select [ATW] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [WHITE BALANCE MODE] → [AWB B].

The auto tracking white balance function can be assigned to the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>).

For details, refer to “Assigning functions to <USER> buttons” (page 67).

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance

Canceling the auto tracking white balance

Press the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) to which the auto tracking white balance function is assigned again, or select the <WHITE BAL> switch. However, when the auto tracking white balance function is set to of the <WHITE BAL> switch, the function cannot be canceled with the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>).

NOTE

t This function does not guarantee 100% accuracy for the white balance. Note that the tracking performance relative to changes in ambient lighting and

white balance performance has been given a certain degree of latitude.

Manual setting of color temperature

White balance can be adjusted manually according to the color temperature setting. The manual color temperature setting can be set for each position of <PRST>, <A> and of the <WHITE BAL> switch.

For the color setting, set [COLOR TEMP PRE], [AWB A TEMP] and [AWB B TEMP] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [WHITE BALANCE MODE].

There are two selections available for color temperature adjustment of [COLOR TEMP PRE], [VAR], and [3.2K/5.6K].

f [VAR]: This can be set from [< 2300K] to [> 15000K]. f [3.2K/5.6K]: This can be set to [3200K] or [5600K].

NOTE

t Even if color temperature is set manually, the newly adjusted color temperature is recorded to the position of the <WHITE BAL> switch at that time if

white balance is automatically adjusted. The value of the color temperature also changed when the position of the <CC FILTER> dial is switched.

Adjusting the black balance

Black balance must be adjusted in the following instances:

f When the camera is used for the rst time f When the camera has not been used for a long time f When the ambient temperature has changed considerably f When super gain is set using the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) f When [DS.GAIN] is assigned to [USER MAIN], [USER1], and [USER2] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [USER SW] f When the digital super gain assignment is changed in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [USER SW GAIN] → [DS.GAIN]

To shoot optimum video, we recommend adjusting the black balance immediately before shooting.

a b

a: <AUTO W/B BAL> switch

Use to execute the automatic black balance.

b: <OUTPUT> switch

Set this switch to <CAM>.

Set the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards <ABB> and then release it.

The switch returns to the central position with the black balance automatically adjusted. Adjustment is completed in several seconds.

r Message displayed in the viewnder screen

During adjustment

Adjustment completed

NOTE

t Make sure that the lens connector is connected and that the lens aperture is in the close mode. t During black balance adjustment, the aperture is set to automatically shut out light. t During recording, black balance cannot be adjusted.

ABB ACTIVE

ABB OK

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance

t During the automatic black balance execution, recording to the P2 card is not performed by pressing the <REC> button. t The gain switching circuit is automatically switched during black balance adjustment. Flicker or noise sometimes appears on the viewnder screen.

This is not a malfunction.

t Even after automatic black balance has ended, if black shading is a cause for concern, select [DETECTION(DIG)] in the main menu →

[MAINTENANCE] → [BLACK SHADING], and execute black shading adjustment. Alternatively, set the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [SHD,ABB SW CTL] to [ON] and hold down the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch for two seconds or more to adjust black shading. [B-SHD READY] will be displayed in the viewnder, and black shading can be automatically adjusted after the automatic black balance operation. While black shading is being adjusted, [B-SHD ACTIVE] will be displayed in the viewnder. After this, be sure to close down the lens aperture until [B-SHD OK] is displayed in the viewnder. However, when the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional), extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional), or remote operation panel AK-HRP200G (optional) is connected, black shading cannot be automatically adjusted even by holding down the <ABB> switch.

t When black balance is being automatically adjusted (when [ABB ACTIVE] is displayed in the viewnder), adjustment is canceled by pushing the

<AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards <ABB> again. The adjustment values at this time return to the values before automatic adjustment was performed.

Black balance memory

Values stored to memory are saved even if the camera is turned off.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the electronic shutter

Setting the electronic shutter

Shutter mode

The shutter modes available on the camera’s electronic shutter and shutter speeds that can be selected are as follows.

Using a xed shutter speed

f To remove icker caused by lighting f To shoot fast-moving subjects clearly

Using the synchro scan mode

f To shoot so that stripe patterns are eliminated in the horizontal direction when shooting on the monitor screen f To shoot moving subjects with special effects

Using the half shutter speed

f To shoot lms with special effects

[REC FORMAT] indicates only frame rate. For example, [AVC-I100/60i] is 60i, and [AVC-G50/30PN] is 30P.

[REC FORMAT] Shutter speed Half shutter speed Variable range of synchro scan mode

60P

60i

30P 1/60 1/30.0 - 1/3600

24P 1/48 1/24.0 - 1/2880

50P

50i

25P 1/50 1/25.0 - 1/3000

[1/100], [1/120], [1/250],

[1/500], [1/1000],

[1/2000], [HALF], [180.0deg], [172.8deg], [144.0deg], [120.0deg],

[90.0deg], [45.0deg]

[1/60], [1/120], [1/250],

[1/500], [1/1000],

[1/2000], [HALF], [180.0deg], [172.8deg], [144.0deg], [120.0deg],

[90.0deg], [45.0deg]

1/120 1/60.1 - 1/7200

1/100 1/50.1 - 1/6000

3.0 deg - 359.5 deg (in 0.5 deg steps)

Setting the shutter mode and speed

Switch the <SHUTTER> switch to set the shutter speed in the shutter mode.

The shutter speed in the synchro scan mode can be easily change by the <SYNCHRO SCAN> adjustment button on the side. The shutter speed selection range can be restricted or use of the synchro scan mode can be selected beforehand in the main menu → [CAMERA] →

[SHUTTER SPEED] and [SHUTTER SELECT].

Once selected, the shutter speed is saved even after the camera is turned off.

<SHUTTER> switch

Press the <SHUTTER> switch positioned at <OFF> towards <ON>.

Press the <SHUTTER> switch from <ON> towards <SEL>, and repeat this operation until the desired mode or speed is displayed

on the viewfinder screen.

f If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes in the following order.

Standard mode

POSITION1 POSITION2 POSITION3 POSITION4 POSITION5 POSITION6

Synchro scan mode

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NOTE

t Whichever mode the electronic shutter is used in, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the sensitivity of the camera becomes. t When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will increasingly open and the depth of focus will become shallower as the shutter speed is increased. t Under lighting conditions using uorescent lighting or other discharge tube, horizontal stripes might appear on screen. If this happens, this can be

improved by adjusting the shutter speed.

t A subject that quickly crosses the camera may appear distorted when shot. This is due to the method applied for reading the signals from the pickup

device (MOS sensor), and is not a malfunction.

t Shutter mode is off while the digital super gain function is active.

Viewnder screen display for shutter

For details, refer to “Viewnder status display” (page 82).

Setting the synchro scan mode

Follow the steps below to operate.

<SYNCHRO SCAN> adjustment button

<SHUTTER> switch

Press the <SHUTTER> switch from the <ON> side towards the <SEL> side to set the camera to synchro scan mode.

Operate the <SYNCHRO SCAN> adjustment button to switch the mode continuously.

The shutter speed display in the synchro scan mode can be switched between seconds and angle in the main menu → [VF] → [VF DISPLAY] → [SYNCHRO SCAN DISP].

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Flash band compensation (FBC) function

Flash band compensation (FBC) function

The camera is equipped with a function for compensating and reducing band-like interference (called “ash band”) that occurs due to the MOS pickup device when shooting in environments where ash strobe light such as that from still cameras is present.

Change over time

Flash firing

Shot image (FBC OFF)

Setting the ash band compensation function

Assign the ash band compensation function to the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>).

By pressing the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) that are assigned with the ash band compensation function, the function turns on, and ash strobe from a still camera, etc. can be detected and compensated.

For details, refer to “Assigning functions to <USER> buttons” (page 67).

Flash band

<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2> buttons

When the ash band compensation function is enabled, [FBC] is displayed on the status screen.

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t When the ash strobe lights, the following phenomena may occur. These are due to the ash band compensation function and are not malfunctions.

- Moving subjects look as if they have stopped suddenly.

- The resolution when the ash strobe light drops.

- Horizontal lines appear in the video when the ash strobe lights.

- Flash bands may appear only in images shot at the time the ash is red.

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Using the ash band compensation function

The ash band compensation function is activated when there are large changes in brightness at the bottom of the screen regardless of whether there is ash strobe light. The ash band compensation function may be activated depending on the shooting environment such as where a bright window has zoomed in and then out. So, we recommend use of this function in shooting environments where ash strobe lighting is anticipated.

Even if ash strobe lighting occurs, sufcient ash band compensation function effect may not be obtained in some shooting environments.

Flash band compensation function operation conditions

f The ash band compensation function can be used under the conditions that the camera is in 59.94i, 59.94P, 50i, or 50P mode and the scan reverse,

digital zoom, and digital super gain functions are all not operating.

f Even if the ash band compensation function is enabled, the ash band compensation function is forcibly disabled if the camera is changed to a mode

where the ash band compensation function cannot be used.

To use the function again, return to a mode where the function can be used, and press the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) to turn on the ash band compensation function.

The ash band compensation function is disabled once the power is turned off.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Assigning functions to <USER> buttons

Assigning functions to <USER> buttons

Selected functions can be assigned to the <USER MAIN>, <USER1>, <USER2>, <SHOT MARKER>, and <TEXT MEMO> buttons. Set the function to be assigned to each by [USER MAIN], [USER1], [USER2], [SHOT MARK (U3)], and [TEXT MEMO (U4)] in the main menu →

[CAMERA] → [USER SW].

In the factory settings, [SLOT SEL] is assigned to the <USER MAIN> button, [S.GAIN] to the <USER1> button, [DS.GAIN] to the <USER2> button, [SHOT MARK] to <SHOT MARKER> the button, and [TEXT MEMO] to the <TEXT MEMO> button.

Selectable functions

Item name Description

[INHIBIT] Disables assignment of functions.

[S.GAIN] Assigns the super gain function. Automatic white balance does not function while the super gain function is [ON].

Assigns the digital super gain function.

[DS.GAIN]

[S.IRIS] Assigns the super iris function. This is enabled when performing backlight compensation.

[I.OVR]

[S.BLK] Assigns the super black function. This is the function for lowering the black level to the pedestal level or below.

[B.GAMMA]

[D.ZOOM] Assigns the digital zoom function. Zooms in on the eld angle by 2x, 3x and 4x vertically and horizontally.

[ATW] Assigns the auto tracking white balance function.

[ATW LOCK]

[Y GET]

[DRS]

[ASSIST]

[C.TEMP]

[FBC] Switches the ash band compensation function to enabled/disabled.

[WFM]

[AUD CH1/3]

[AUD CH2/4]

[REC SW] Assigns the function of the <REC> button.

[RET SW] Assigns the function of the <RET> button on the lens.

[PRE REC] Assigns the function for switching the pre-recording function to enabled/disabled.

[SLOT SEL] Assigns the function for switching the card to record to when two or more cards are inserted.

[USB MODE]

[PLAYLIST] Assigns the function for switching the playlist edit mode to transfer/end.

[SHOT MARK]

f The digital super gain function is activated only during shooting in the 59.94P, 59.94i, 50P, and 50i. While the function is activated, the

shutter becomes [OFF].

f Video at the instant that the digital super gain function is enabled or disabled becomes discontinuous.

Assigns the iris override function. Changes the target value (reference value) in the auto iris mode. To change the target value, set to this mode and press the jog dial button. The target value can be changed. Turning the jog dial button to the left and right changes the target value. [+], [++], [−] or [−−] is displayed on the left side of the iris display area on the viewnder screen. Stop turning the jog dial button at the position to change the target value and press the jog dial button to apply the new target value setting. The reference value is returned when this mode is canceled or the power is turned off. [+]: Opens aperture by about 0.5. [++]: Opens aperture by about 1. [−]: Closes aperture by about 0.5. [−−]: Closes aperture by about 1. No display: Reference value

Assigns the black gamma function. This function enhances the black tones. [BLACK GAMMA]: [6] and [B. GAMMA RANGE]: [3] are set regardless of the value that was set by selecting [BLACK GAMMA] in the main menu → [PAINT] → [LOW SETTING], [HIGH SETTING], or [MID SETTING].

Fixes the white balance value when pressing this item while the auto tracking white balance function is activated. Resumes the auto tracking white balance function when pressing again.

Assigns the function for displaying the luminance level of the image at the position indicated by the square marker displayed near the center.

Assigns the dynamic range stretcher function. This function expands the dynamic range by compressing the image level in high-brightness areas and stretching the image level in low-brightness areas. The compression level can be varied in the main menu → [PAINT] → [KNEE/LEVEL].

f The dynamic range stretcher function compresses the image level in high-brightness areas and stretches the image level in low-

brightness areas. A slight difference in coloring might occur by turning the dynamic range stretcher function [ON]/[OFF].

f When the dynamic range stretcher function is set to [ON], the knee function or the black gamma function are not activated.

Switches [ON]/[OFF] for the focus assist display. This is a function to set a focus easily, enlarging the image center on the viewnder and LCD monitor.

Assigns the function for switching to the mode for changing the color temperature by the jog dial button. This is effective for intentionally varying the color temperature after white balance has been performed. To change the color temperature, press the <USER> button assigned with this function, and then press the jog dial button. The color temperature indicator in the viewnder screen ashes in reverse to indicate that the mode is entered for changing the color temperature. While the indicator is ashing, turn the jog dial button to change the color temperature. At this time, the setting value of the position (<PRST>/<A>/) where the <WHITE BAL> switch is current set also is changed.

Assigns the function for displaying the waveform or vector in the viewnder and LCD monitor. Select the waveform display in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [WFM].

Assigns the function for switching the input signal of audio channel 1 or audio channel 3 (can be switched in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]). Each press of the button switches in the order [FRONT] → [REAR] → [W.L.]. At this time, the <AUDIO IN> switch also accepts operations. Priority is given to operations that accepted later on.

Assigns the function for switching the input signal of audio channel 2 or audio channel 4 (can be switched in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]). Each press of the button switches in the order [FRONT] → [REAR] → [W.L.]. At this time, the <AUDIO IN> switch also accepts operations. Priority is given to operations that accepted later on.

Assigns the function for switching USB device mode or USB storage mode to enabled/disabled. Switching between the USB device mode and the USB storage mode can be selected in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [USB MODE SELECT].

Assigns the function for attaching a shot mark when pressed and deleting the shot mark when pressed again. For details on the shot mark function, refer to “Shot mark recording function” (page 42). This function can be assigned only to the <SHOT MARKER> button. It cannot be assigned to other <USER> buttons.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Assigning functions to <USER> buttons

Item name Description

[TEXT MEMO]

[LCD B.L]

[EVF CLR]

[REC MEDIA]

[REC DURING

UPLOAD]

[UPLOAD LIST] Assigns the function to display the upload list of the rec during upload function. To close the upload list, press the <EXIT> button.

[STREAMING

START]

Assigns the function for recording test memos to frames when the button is pressed. For details on the text memo function, refer to “Text memo recording function” (page 43). This function can be assigned only to the <TEXT MEMO> button. It cannot be assigned to other <USER> buttons.

Toggles the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. This is interlocked with the setting value in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [LCD MONITOR] → [BACKLIGHT].

Selects whether to display video in the viewnder in color or black and white. This is interlocked with the setting value in the main menu → [VF] → [VF DISPLAY] → [VF COLOR].

Assigns the function to select the recording target slot between the P2 memory card slot and microP2 memory card slot. This setting is linked to the setting value in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [REC MEDIA].

Assigns the function for enabling/disabling the rec during upload function. This is linked to the setting value in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [REC DURING UPLOAD].

Assigns the function for starting or stopping streaming from the camera. This is linked to the setting value in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [STREAMING SETTING] → [START].

Only the following functions can be assigned to the <SHOT MARKER> and <TEXT MEMO> buttons.

f <SHOT MARKER> button

[INHIBIT]/[Y GET]/[ASSIST]/[REC SW]/[RET SW]/[PRE REC]/[SLOT SEL]/[USB MODE]/[LCD B.L]/[SHOT MARK]

f <TEXT MEMO> button

[INHIBIT]/[Y GET]/[ASSIST]/[REC SW]/[RET SW]/[PRE REC]/[SLOT SEL]/[USB MODE]/[LCD B.L]/[TEXT MEMO]

NOTE

t When the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional) or the extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional) is connected, and [I.OVR] or [C.TEMP] is

assigned to the <USER> buttons on the AJ-RC10G and AG-EC4G side, operation of the jog dial button on the camera is disabled.

t The following functions also turn off when the camera is turned off.

[I.OVR]/[S.BLK]/[B.GAMMA]/[Y GET]/[DRS]/[ASSIST]/[C.TEMP]/[ATW]/[ATW LOCK]/[D.ZOOM]/[S.GAIN]/[DS.GAIN]/[FBC]/[WFM]/[AUD CH1/3]/[AUD CH2/4]/[USB MODE]/[PLAYLIST] Note, however, that the [C.TEMP] color temperature is held after it is altered.

[USER SW GAIN] switching setting

In addition to [L/M/H] standard gain, the [S.GAIN] (super gain) mode for increasing analog gain to 30 dB or more and [DS.GAIN] (digital super gain) for incrementally increasing gain using progressive drive can also be used on the camera.

For selection of this function, set the gains to be used in [S.GAIN] and [DS.GAIN] respectively in advance. Each item can be selected in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [USER SW GAIN]. With [S.GAIN], analog gain increase with [ON] set is enabled, and analog gain increase with [OFF] set does not function. With [DS.GAIN], incremental analog gain increase with [ON] set is enabled, and analog gain increase with [OFF] set does not function.

When [S.GAIN] and [DS.GAIN] are assigned to one of the <USER MAIN>, <USER1> or <USER2> buttons, gain can be increased by a combination with each of the <USER> buttons.

When increasing gain without an increase in noise Use the digital super gain function.

When increasing regular analog gain (Noise is increased.)

When using as a super high-sensitivity mode Use a combination of the super gain and digital super gain functions. Note, however, that

Use only the super gain function. Note that the precision of auto iris, white balance and black balance is affected since noise increases.

residual images will stand out more with moving subjects the greater the value for increasing gain by digital super gain is set. Pay sufcient care when using this combination of functions. For moving subjects, use [DS.GAIN] at [12dB] or below.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD).

When the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch is set to <AUTO>, the recording level of audio channels 1/2 (3/4 according to the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]) is automatically adjusted. The recording level can also be manually adjusted by the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dials or <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial when the switch is set towards <MANU>. You can select whether to adjust the recording level of audio channels 3/4 (1/2 according to [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]) automatically or manually in [MIC/AUDIO] → [AUTO LVL CH3(CH1)] and [AUTO LVL CH4(CH2)] (adjusted by [MIC/AUDIO] → [LVL CONTROL CH3(CH1)] and [LVL CONTROL CH4(CH2)]).

f On the camera, you can select whether to adjust the audio level of channels 1/2 or channels 3/4 by the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL

CH2/4> dial. As the factory setting, the audio of channels 1/2 is set to be adjusted by the level adjustment dial.

f With HD cards, too, four audio channels are recorded to P2 cards. f When SDI input signals are recorded, the settings made here are disabled, and audio signals from the <SDI IN> terminal are recorded at all times.

Selecting audio input signals

By the <AUDIO IN> switch, select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1/2/3/4.

<AUDIO IN> switch

The input selection can be checked on the [AUDIO] screen of the mode check display.

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Adjusting the recording levels

On the camera, adjustment of the recording level can be selected from three methods: adjustment dial, adjustment by menu items and automatic adjustment. Select which two channels, [CH1/2] or [CH3/4], are to be assigned to the adjustment dial in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]. The two channels not assigned to the adjustment dial are automatically adjusted. They can also be adjusted by the menu items. [CH1/2] is assigned to the adjustment dial as the factory setting.

Selection of level adjustment method

At [VR SELECT], select which of [CH1/2] or [CH3/4], are to be assigned to the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial.

[CH1/2] Assigns the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial to channels 1/2. The <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4>

[CH3/4] Assigns the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial to channels 3/4. The <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4>

switches are also enabled for channels 1/2. Channels 3/4 are automatically adjusted. When [AUTO LVL CH3] and [AUTO LVL CH4] are set to [OFF] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO], automatic adjustment is canceled and the level can also be adjusted by [LVL CONTROL CH3] and [LVL CONTROL CH4].

switches are also enabled for channels 3/4. Channels 1/2 are automatically adjusted. When [AUTO LVL CH1] and [AUTO LVL CH2] are set to [OFF] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO], automatic adjustment is canceled and the level can also be adjusted by [LVL CONTROL CH1] and [LVL CONTROL CH2].

NOTE

t The values of each item when [VR SELECT] is changed are carried over.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

When the level adjustment dial is assigned to [CH1/2]

r Selection of level adjustment of channels 1/2

For the level adjustment method of channels 1/2, select <AUTO> (automatic adjustment) or <MANU> (manual adjustment by adjustment dial) by the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch.

When <MANU> is selected, the volume of channels 1/2 is adjusted by the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial.

r Adjustment by <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial

Adjustment the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial while viewing the audio channel level meter in the display window or the audio level meter in the LCD monitor. When the topmost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, the [OVER] display is illuminated to indicate that input audio is excessive. The maximum level must be adjusted so that the display does not reach 0 dB.

r Adjustment by <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial

When operating the camera alone, we recommend using the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial to adjust the audio level. Select the audio channel to be adjusted in advance, and while viewing the level meter of the viewnder screen, adjust the level by the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial so that input does not become too great.

When adjusting the recording level by the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial, perform the following operation. Select whether to enable [FRONT VR CH1] and [FRONT VR CH2] on the line selected as the input signal of each channel in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO].

[OFF]: Disabled

[FRONT]: Enabled when <FRONT> is selected for the input signal

[W.L.]: Enabled when wireless is selected for the input signal

[REAR]: Enabled when <REAR> is selected for the input signal

[ALL]: Enabled on all input lines

r Level adjustment of channels 3/4

Automatic adjustment is enabled when [AUTO LVL CH3] and [AUTO LVL CH4] are set to [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO]. When these items are set to [OFF], automatic adjustment stops functioning, and the audio level can be adjusted by [LVL CONTROL CH3] and [LVL CONTROL CH4] in [MIC/AUDIO].

When the level adjustment dial is assigned to [CH3/4]

r Selection of level adjustment of channels 3/4

For the level adjustment method of channels 3/4, select <AUTO> (automatic adjustment) or <MANU> (manual adjustment by adjustment dial) by the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch.

When <MANU> is selected, the volume of channels 3/4 is adjusted by the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial.

r Adjustment by <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial

Adjustment is possible by the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial in the same way as when the level adjustment dial is assigned to [CH1/2].

r Level adjustment of channels 3/4

Automatic adjustment is enabled when [AUTO LVL CH1] and [AUTO LVL CH2] are set to [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO]. When these items are set to [OFF], automatic adjustment stops functioning, and the audio level can be adjusted by [LVL CONTROL CH1] and [LVL CONTROL CH2] in [MIC/AUDIO].

Selection of adjustment method

r When [CH1/2] is selected by [VR SELECT]

Channel 1, channel 2 Channel 3, channel 4

<AUDIO SELECT CH1/3> switch <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch

<MANU>

<AUTO> Automatic adjustment [ON] Automatic adjustment

Adjustment method

Manual adjustment by adjustment dial

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[AUTO LVL CH3] [AUTO LVL CH4]

[OFF]

Adjustment method

Manual adjustment by [LVL CONTROL CH3], [LVL CONTROL CH4]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

r When [CH3/4] is selected by [VR SELECT]

Channel 1, channel 2 Channel 3, channel 4

[AUTO LVL CH1] [AUTO LVL CH2]

[OFF]

Adjustment method

Manual adjustment by [LVL CONTROL CH1], [LVL CONTROL CH2]

<AUDIO SELECT CH1/3> switch <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch

<MANU>

Manual adjustment by adjustment dial

[ON] Automatic adjustment <AUTO> Automatic adjustment

Selection of the audio level adjustment method can be checked on the [AUDIO] screen of the mode check display. (page 91)

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting

Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting

Locking the video signal to the external reference signal

The video signal output from the camera can be locked to the reference signal supplied from an external source.

The camera can receive the external reference signal from the <GENLOCK IN> terminal (exclusively for analog signal) and <SDI IN> terminal (exclusively for SDI signal).

Generator-locking to the reference signal supplied from the <GENLOCK IN> terminal

The HD-Y signal or a composite signal matching the system frame frequency is supplied to the <GENLOCK IN> terminal. To enable the reference signal input to the <GENLOCK IN> terminal, [GL IN] must be set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [GENLOCK] → [GENLOCK]. Select the output signal to lock to the input reference signal at [GL PHASE] (in 1080i, 1080P, and 720P only).

Adjust the horizontal phase of the reference signal and output signal at [H PHASE COARSE] and [H PHASE FINE].

NOTE

t The sub-carrier of the camera’s composite signal is not locked to the sub-carrier of the reference signal.

Generator-locking to the reference signal supplied from the <SDI IN> terminal

The SDI matching the system frame frequency is supplied to the <SDI IN> terminal. To enable the reference signal input to the <SDI IN> terminal, [SDI IN] must be set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [GENLOCK] → [GENLOCK].

When [SDI] is selected in the main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC SIGNAL], the signal is synchronized with the reference signal input to the <SDI IN> terminal regardless of the selection of [GENLOCK]. The phase of the output signal at this time is the same as the reference signal supplied to the <SDI IN> terminal.

Adjust the horizontal phase of the reference signal and output signal at [H PHASE COARSE] and [H PHASE FINE].

Output status

The output status changes as follows according to selection of the external reference signal and generator lock setting. Set [GENLOCK] and [GL PHASE] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [GENLOCK].

Selection of external reference signal Generator lock setting

System mode [GENLOCK]

[SDI IN]

1080i/1080P/720P

[GL IN]

[INT] — — Output is non-synchronous to the input signal.

[SDI IN]

480i/576i

[GL IN]

[INT] — — Output is non-synchronous to the input signal.

Input signal and

input terminal

HD SDI: <SDI IN>

terminal

SD SDI: <SDI IN>

terminal

HD-Y: <GENLOCK

IN> terminal

VBS: <GENLOCK

IN> terminal

SD SDI: <SDI IN>

terminal

HD SDI: <SDI IN>

terminal

VBS: <GENLOCK

IN> terminal

HD-Y: <GENLOCK

IN> terminal

[GL PHASE]

[HD SDI]

[COMPOSITE]

[HD SDI] HD SDI output is not locked to the SD SDI input signal.

[COMPOSITE]

[HD SDI]

[COMPOSITE]

[HD SDI]

[COMPOSITE]

—

(phase relationship with external reference signal)

HD SDI output matches the HD SDI input signal. Down converter output has a delay of approx. 90 H from the HD SDI input signal.

Down converter output matches the HD SDI input signal. HD SDI output has an advance of approx. 90 H from the HD SDI input signal.

Down converter output is not locked to the SD SDI input signal.

HD SDI output matches the HD-Y input signal. Down converter output has a delay of approx. 90 H from the HD-Y input signal.

Down converter output matches the HD-Y input signal. HD SDI output has an advance of approx. 90 H from the HD-Y input signal.

HD SDI output matches the VBS input signal. Down converter output has a delay of approx. 90 H from the VBS input signal.

Down converter output matches the VBS input signal. HD SDI output has an advance of approx. 90 H from the VBS input signal.

SD SDI output matches the SD SDI input signal. VBS output matches the SD SDI input signal.

SD SDI output is not locked to the HD SDI input signal. VBS output is not locked to the HD SDI input signal.

SD SDI output matches the VBS input signal. VBS output matches the VBS input signal.

SD SDI output is not locked to the HD-Y input signal. VBS output is not locked to the HD-Y input signal.

Output signal status

NOTE

t When the system mode is [1080P] or [720P], a genlock is applied to the video signal when the HD-Y or HD SDI signal is input. In this case, time code

may shift by one frame.

t When the system mode is 1080/23.98PsF, a generator lock can be applied for only HD-Y signal or HD SDI signal. In this case, regardless of the [GL

PHASE] setting, HD SDI signal output is matched with HD-Y or HD SDI input signal.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data

Setting the time data

The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date/time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata les. A CTL counter and camera ID are built in.

Denition of time data

r Time code

Recording run and free run can be switched by the <TCG> switch.

f Free run: The time code always advances even when the power is turned off, and it can be handled in the same way as time. It can also be slaved to

the time code input to the <TC IN> terminal.

f Recording run: The time code can be regenerated to the time code of clips recorded to P2 cards and recorded as a continuous value.

r User bits

Two types of user bits are built in.

f LTC UB: Recorded as LTC and output from the <TC OUT> terminal. It is also output as LTC of the HD SDI signal. f VITC UB: Recorded as VITC (recorded to VIDEO AUX area by DVCPRO). It is also output as VITC of the HD SDI signal.

You can select and record user set values, time, year/month/day, the same value as time codes, camera frame rate information, and input value of external signals from the <TC IN> terminal, etc., respectively.

NOTE

t Only one type of user set values is recorded. t In the [720P] mode, when the frame rate of [REC FORMAT] is set to 30P/25P/24P, VITC UB is xed to the frame rate information. For details, refer to

“Recording and output of time codes and user bits”.

r Date/time (real time)

f The internal clock measures the year, month, day, and time, and the built-in GPS function can correct the internal clock with the accurate date and

time.

f The internal clock is used for measuring the free run time code while the power is off and as the time and year/month/day data of the user bits. It is

also used as the reference for le generation times during clip recording, which determine the sorting order of thumbnails and the order of playback.

f It is also used to generate clip metadata.

For details, refer to “Setting the date/time of the internal clock” (page 30).

r CTL counter

f During recording, the CTL counter measures the total recording time since the last reset. During playback, it is also the value for counting the

beginning of playable clips as a reference point. It can be used as a means for relatively learning the current playback position.

r Camera ID

f 10 characters x 3 lines can be set as the camera ID which can be recorded superimposed over the color bar image. It can also be recorded

superimposed simultaneously on the date/time data.

Recording and output of time codes and user bits

Recording and output of time codes

[REC FORMAT] indicates only frame rate. For example, [AVC-I100/60i] is 60i, and [AVC-G50/30PN] is 30P.

System setting state Recording TC Output TC

[REC FORMAT] LTC VITC TC OUT LTC, VITC of HD SDI

60P

60i

30P

24P

50P

50i

25P

24P

(when [LINE&FREQ] is

[1080-23.98PsF])

*1 For free run, the time code is slaved to the input TC of the <TC IN> terminal. *2 Cannot make a slave during recording in native recording mode. *3 In free run, the time code is converted to 24 frames and slaved when the input TC of the <TC IN> terminal is 30 frame non-drop frame. However, the time

code cannot be slaved during recording.

*4 In free run, the time code is slaved when the input TC of the <TC IN> terminal is a non-drop frame. However, the time code cannot be slaved during recording.

Recording run/free run*

[DF]/[NDF]

30 frames

Recording run/free run*

[DF]/[NDF]

30 frames

Recording run/free run*

[NDF] xed

24 frames

Recording run/free run*

25 frames

Recording run/free run*

25 frames

Recording run/free run*

[NDF] xed

24 frames

Recording and output of user bits

[REC FORMAT] indicates only frame rate. For example, [AVC-I100/60i] is 60i, and [AVC-G50/30PN] is 30P.

1*2

Same value as LTC

(No recording in [DV] mode)

Same value as LTC LTC is output. LTC is output.

Same value as LTC

(No recording in [DV] mode)

Same value as LTC LTC is output. LTC is output.

Same value as LTC

LTC is output.

LTC is converted to 30 frames

and output.

LTC is output.

LTC is output as 24 frames

as is.

LTC is output.

(No recording in [480i] mode)

LTC is output.

(No recording in [576i] mode)

LTC is output.

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System setting state Recording UB Output UB

[REC FORMAT] LTC UB VITC UB <TC OUT> terminal UB LTC UB for HD SDI VITC UB for HD SDI

60P

60i

50P

50i

30P 24P 25P

* With [EXT], UB of the <TC IN> terminal is slaved.

Following [UBG MODE]*

Following [UBG MODE].*

Following [VITC UBG

MODE]

(However, frame

information is xed at

[720P]*)

Frame information is

xed.

LTC UB is output.

LTC UB is output. LTC UB is output. VITC UB is output.

LTC UB is output.

(No recording in [480i]

and [576i])

VITC UB is output.

(No recording in [480i]

and [576i])

User bits settings

Set LTC UB in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [UBG MODE], and set VITC UB in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [VITC UBG MODE].

Item name Description

[USER]

(only [UBG MODE])

[USER/EXT]

(only [VITC UBG MODE])

[TIME] Records the time measured by the internal clock.

[DATE] Records the hour digit of year/month/day/date-time measured by the internal clock.

[EXT]

(only [UBG MODE])

[TCG] Records the time code value.

[FRAME RATE] Records the camera shooting frame rate information. When playing back clips recorded in native format, the same frame rate

[REGEN] Reads the user bit last recorded to P2 card that is currently to be recorded to and recording this value as it is.

Records internal user values. User values can be entered on the display window. Setting values are held even when the power is turned off. For details, refer to “How to input user bits” (page 75).

Records internal user values as VITC UB. Same value as the user bit that is displayed when [UBG MODE] is set to [USER] or [EXT].

Records the user bit values currently input to the <TC IN> terminal. User values held internally also change this input value.

information as VITC UB is output regardless of the recorded value. Use the camera at this setting when the editing device such as a computer uses the frame rate information of the user bits.

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How to input user bits

By setting user bits, information such as memos (date, time) up to eight digits long (hexadecimal) can be recorded.

bac

a: <DISPLAY> switch

b: Cursor buttons (`/{/Y/I)

c: <TCG> switch

Set the <DISPLAY> switch to <UB>.

Set the <TCG> switch to <SET>.

Set the user bits by the cursor buttons.

f Screen display

- I: The digit to be set (ashing) moves to the right.

- Y: The digit to be set (ashing) moves to the left.

- `: The value of the digit to set (ashing) is incremented by one.

- {: The value of the digit to set (ashing) is decremented by one.

Set the <TCG> switch to <F-RUN> or <R-RUN>.

Set [USER] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [UBG MODE].

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 147).

NOTE

t Thumbnail operations and menu operations on thumbnail operation section are not possible while the <TCG> switch is set to <SET>. t To conrm VITC UB, press the <HOLD> switch to display [VTCG] on the display window.

Retention of user bits in memory

User bit settings are automatically recorded and are retained even if the power is turned off.

Frame rate information recorded on user bits

Saving the frame rate values for the image information shot/saved according to the frame rate set in main menu → [SYSTEM] → [SYSTEM MODE] to user bits allows you to use the editor (personal computer editing software).

Information is always saved in VITC UB. In addition, selecting [FRAME RATE] in main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [UBG MODE] saves the information in user bits (LTC UB) as well. In

playback of clips recorded in native format, the same values as the frame rate information obtained by playing back recorded user bits are also output as HD SDI output signals or user bits of TC output from the <TC OUT> terminal.

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Frame rate information

The relationship between frame rates, image pull-down, and time codes/user bits is as follows.

Verification information on the right-hand six digits

Fixed values

Sequence No.

Other than the above: Fixed to F

24P: 0 - 4

Example)

・60P：608 ・30P：308 ・24P：248 ・24PN：24C ・50i：502 ・50P：50A ・25P：25A

 ・＊＊ P：＊＊ 9  ・＊＊ P：＊＊ 1  ・＊＊ P：＊＊ D  ・＊＊ P：＊＊ B

Camera image mode

・60i：600



Media management information

・ 

Updated frame flags and valid frame flags

・

REC mark



(During shooting)



(VFR 30PN or over 60P) (VFR over 60P) (VFR 24PN during shooting) (VFR 25PN or over 50P)

Setting the time code

Set the <DISPLAY> switch to <TC>.

Set the <TCG> switch to <SET>.

Set [DF] or [NDF] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [DF MODE].

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 147).

f Set [DF] to advance the time code in the drop frame mode, and set [NDF] to advance it in the non-drop frame mode. However, note that the time

code runs by [NDF] at all times in the 24PN mode.

Set the time code by the cursor buttons.

f Screen display

- I: The digit to be set (ashing) moves to the right.

- Y: The digit to be set (ashing) moves to the left.

- `: The value of the digit to set (ashing) is incremented by one.

- {: The value of the digit to set (ashing) is decremented by one.

Switch by the <TCG> switch.

To advance the time code by free run, switch to <F-RUN>, and to advance by recording run, switch to <R-RUN>.

Settable time code range

For 59.94 Hz (except for 24PN) 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:29

For 24PN 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:23

For 50 Hz: 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:24

NOTE

t Switching of [DF] and [NDF] is enabled when the system frequency of the camera is set to 59.94 Hz. t When using with 24PN, the time code setting is adjusted in 4-frame units.

With 720/30PN and 720/25PN, the time code is adjusted to even numbers. Also, with 24PN, the time code cannot be set during recording.

t Thumbnail operations and menu operations on thumbnail operation section are not possible while the <TCG> switch is set to <SET>.

Time code regeneration

When the <TCG> switch is set to <R-RUN>, the time code currently recorded to the last frame of the last clip (clip with the newest recording date and time) recorded to the P2 card can be read and recorded. If the P2 card is removed or inserted or a card to be recorded is changed by the [SLOT SEL] function of the <USER> button while [REGEN] is selected in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [FIRST REC TC], the time code is carried over and recorded to the clip last recorded on the P2 card that was to be recorded to. If there are no recorded clips, the time code is recorded from the TC generator value on the camera.

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Regeneration by the recording check function

When [PRESET] is set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [FIRST REC TC], or after the time code is set or reset, or the time code is switched from free run to recording run, the time code can be regenerated to the last time code of the clip recorded to the P2 card. To perform this operation, set [REC CHECK] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [RET SW], and set [ON] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [REC CHECK REGEN], respectively.

Check the P2 card to be recorded to.

To regenerate to the time code of the last recorded clip when multiple P2 cards are inserted, press the <THUMBNAIL> button to display the thumbnail screen.

Check the P2 card recorded with the clip displayed last on screen, and switch the slot by the <USER> button assigned with

[SLOT SEL] so that recording is performed on that P2 card.

Press the <RET> button on the lens.

f [TC REGEN] is displayed on the viewnder. f When recording is next performed, the time code is regenerated to the last recorded clip on the card to record to.

NOTE

t When the card to record to is changed, the time code is regenerated to the time code of the last recorded clip on the P2 card that was changed to. t During recording or free run, this function cannot be used.

Time code function during battery replacement

Even during battery replacement, the backup mechanism functions, allowing the time code generator to continue operating.

When each item of the system mode has been changed, the time code of free run may shift. Turn on the power again, check the time code, and reset it, if necessary.

NOTE

t When the <POWER> switch has been switched to <ON> → <OFF> → <ON>, the backup accuracy of the time code in the free run mode is

approximately ±2 frames.

Externally locking the time code

The internal time code generator of the camera can be locked to an external generator. In addition, the time code generator of an external device can be locked to the internal time code generator of the camera.

Example of connections for external locking

As shown in the gure, connect both the reference video signal and the reference time code.

For details on reference signal and generator lock, refer to “Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting” (page 72).

While the scan reverse is activated, delay of the image occurs internally. When the camera is connected in parallel to a device capable of recording without a delay, the delay of time codes must be synchronized in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [TC OUTPUT REF].

r When locking onto an external signal

Reference video signal

Reference time code

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

<TC IN> terminal

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r When multiple cameras are connected and one is used as a reference camera

When building a system using multiple cameras, set the inputs and outputs to the same on all cameras. If different settings are set, shooting timing will no longer match.

<TC OUT> terminal

Reference video signal

<TC OUT> terminal

To next camera

Reference video signal

Reference camera

<TC IN> terminal

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI

IN> terminal

<TC IN> terminal

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI

IN> terminal

r When the camera and external device are locked to the external time code generator, and the TC OUT output signal of the camera

is used for simultaneous recording

Reference video signal

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

TC OUT terminal

TCG

External time code generator

TC IN terminal

DAT

Device capable of recording

without delay

<HDMI OUT> terminal

<SDI OUT1> terminal

<SDI OUT2> terminal

<VIDEO OUT> terminal

<TC IN> terminal

<TC OUT> terminal

[TC OUTPUT REF] setting: [VIDEO OUT]

TC IN terminal

HDMI IN terminal

SDI IN terminal

VIDEO IN terminal

REF IN terminal

Recording device

r When the camera and external devices are locked to the external time code generator and two or more cameras are connected in

a cascade conguration

Reference video signal

TC OUT terminal

TCG

External time

code generator

TC IN terminal

DAT

Device capable of recording

without delay

<TC IN> terminal <TC IN> terminal <TC IN> terminal

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

<TC OUT> terminal <TC OUT> terminal

1st camera

[TC OUTPUT REF] setting:

[TC IN] [TC IN]

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

2nd camera onwards

[TC OUTPUT REF] setting:

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

<TC OUT> terminal

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r When the external device is locked to the time code generator of the camera

Reference video signal

TC OUT terminal

TCG

Connect as required.

<TC IN> terminal

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

<TC OUT> terminal

TC IN terminal

DAT

Device capable of recording without delay in sync with TC IN input (DAT, etc.)

[TC OUTPUT REF] setting:

[TC IN]

r When the external device is locked to the time code generator of the camera connected in a cascade conguration

Reference video signal

TC OUT terminal

TCG

Connect as required.

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

<TC OUT> terminal <TC OUT> terminal

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

<TC OUT> terminal

TC IN terminal

DAT

Device capable of

recording without delay

<TC IN> terminal <TC IN> terminal <TC IN> terminal

1st camera

[TC OUTPUT REF] setting:

[TC IN] [TC IN]

2nd camera to (n-1)th camera

[TC OUTPUT REF] setting:

[TC IN]

(n)th camera

in sync with TC IN input

(DAT, camera recorder,

etc.)

External lock operation procedure

To externally lock the time code, follow the steps below.

Set the <TCG> switch to <F-RUN>.

Set the <DISPLAY> switch to <TC>.

Set [GL IN] or [SDI IN] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [GENLOCK] → [GENLOCK].

Input a reference time code and reference video signal that are in a phase relationship (that conforms to time code specifications)

to the <TC IN> and <GENLOCK IN> terminals or <SDI IN> terminal, respectively.

The built-in time code generator is locked to the reference time code. When approximately ten seconds has elapsed after locking, the external lock status will be held even if the reference time code from the external device is disconnected.

f When the input reference signal of genlock is disrupted, recording cannot be performed normally. [TEMPORARY PAUSE IRREGULAR SIG] is

displayed in the viewnder screen, and the clip is divided. The continuity of the time code is not guaranteed. Recording resumes when the signal returns to normal. However, interval recording, one-shot recording, and loop recording do not resume.

f When the time code is externally locked, the time code is instantaneously locked to the external time code, the same value as the value of the

external time code is output to the counter display area. Do not set to the recording mode for several seconds until the sync generator has stabilized. Furthermore, lock the time code to the <TC IN> terminal signal. The time code of the HD SDI signal input from the <SDI IN> terminal is not locked.

f When externally locking in 24PN mode, be sure to input non-drop frame time codes. An external lock is not possible using drop frames. When the

external lock is activated, images may look corrupted. However, this is an operation to match the 5-frame cycle so it is not a malfunction.

f When [PRE REC] is set to [ON] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC FUNCTION], disrupted images or stopped time codes may be recorded if

the time code is switched from recording run to free run immediately before recording or an external time code is input to be slaved to the <TC IN> terminal.

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Setting of user bits when the time code is externally locked

When the <TCG> switch is set to <F-RUN>, only the time code is locked to the time code from the external source. To lock the user bits to the input value from an external source, set [EXT] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [UBG MODE], and set [USER/EXT] in the main menu → [REC/ PB] → [TC/UB] → [VITC UBG MODE].

Canceling the external lock

Set the <TCG> switch to <R-RUN> after stopping supply of the external time code.

Cautions when switching the power supply from the battery to the external power supply while an external lock is active

To keep on the time code generator power supply continuously, connect an external power supply to the <DC IN> terminal and then remove the battery pack. If the battery pack is removed rst, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay externally locked.

External synchronization of the camera unit while an external lock is active

While an external lock is active, the generator lock is activated on the camera unit by the reference video signal input to the <GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal.

NOTE

t To externally lock multiple units with the camera as the master device, set to the same setting as on the camera. Note that in a system using a mixture

of interlaced and progressive scanning, the continuity of the video and time codes is not guaranteed.

t To use the <SDI OUT1> terminal or monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT2>, <VIDEO OUT>) as the reference video signal, set [SDI OUT1 MODE] or

[MONITOR OUT MODE] to [CAM] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL].

Superimposing the time code

To display the time code in the viewnder or LCD monitor during shooting or playback, set [TCG], [TCR], or [TCG/TCR] in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [TC].

To display these time code indicators on a device connected to monitor output or the <SDI OUT1> terminal, perform the following. Set the <MON OUT CHARACTER> switch on the side to <ON>, and set [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [SDI OUT1 CHAR].

To display the time code in the color bar display, set [ON] in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [TC ON COLOR BAR].

Setting the camera ID

Set the camera ID in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [CAMERA ID]. Alphanumerics, symbols, and spaces within ten characters can be used.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Select [CAMERA ID] in the main menu → [CAMERA], and use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons `/{) to navigate to the [ID1]

to [ID3] items. (Fig. 1)

Press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

The camera ID input screen and software keyboard are displayed.

Use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons `/{/Y/I) to select the desired characters. (Fig. 2)

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Press the jog dial button (or <SET> button) to apply the character.

Use the jog dial button (or cursor buttons `/{/Y/I) to select [OK], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

The entered character string is set and the screen returns to the selection menu of the camera ID. (Fig. 3)

Press the <MENU> button to end the operation.

NOTE

t While the setting menu is displayed, the camera ID will not be displayed even if the color bar signal is output. t The following settings can be made in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR].

- When setting [CAMERA ID] to [BAR], the camera ID is recorded at the same time as the color bar signal.

- The position where the camera ID is superimposed on the color bar can be selected in [ID POSITION].

- When setting [DATE/TIME] to [ON], date and time information as well as the camera ID can be superimposed on the color bar.

- When setting [TC ON COLOR BAR] to [ON], the time code is displayed at color bar output. The time code is not recorded.

CTL counter setting and display

When the <DISPLAY> switch is set to <CTL>, the CTL counter value appears in the time counter display in the LCD display window. The counter value is ±12-hour display. Besides the time code, drop frame and non-drop frame can be set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [DF MODE]. The playback order of clips recorded to P2 cards is not linear such as with VTR. Each time that thumbnail operation is performed or that some of the P2 cards are re-inserted, the counter value will be re-organized and the positioning of the clips recorded so far will change. Accordingly, in the recording and playback modes, separate counter values are displayed.

CTL counter in the recording mode (recording CTL)

In the recording mode (record, recording pause, stop, and recording check), the recording CTL counter value is displayed and counting is performed continuously from the previous recording end point. The CTL counter value is held even if the camera is turned off. Counting is continued from the previous value when the camera is next turned on.

NOTE

t If the <RESET> button is pressed while the recording CTL counter value is displayed, only the recording CTL counter value is reset. Note, however,

that the counter value cannot be reset during a recording check.

t In 24PN mode, the counter counts every 24 frames.

CTL counter in the playback mode (playback CTL)

Example: Example:

Top frame

Clip 1 Clip 2

00:00:00:00

In the playback mode (playback, fast-forward, cue, playback paused), the playback CTL counter value is displayed. For the playback CTL counter value, each time that the playback order of the clip is changed (clip is sorted in recording date and time order), the playback CTL counter value so far is disabled, and is re-calculated referenced to the start frame of the initial clip and displayed again. (Fig. 1)

The clip playback order is changed in the following cases:

f When a clip is deleted, copied or repaired, or a P2 card is formatted f When the thumbnail display is switched (For details, refer to “Thumbnail screen display settings” (page 126).) f When a P2 card is inserted or removed

The reference value (value of start frame of initial clip) is changed in the following cases:

f When the power is turned on or all P2 cards are removed, the top frame becomes 0. f When the playback CTL counter value is reset, the current playback position is taken as 0, and the location that was the reference location becomes a

minus number value. (Fig. 2)

NOTE

t If the <RESET> button is pressed while the playback CTL counter value is displayed, only the playback CTL counter value is reset. t In 24PN mode playback, the counter counts every 30 frames to match the pull-down images.

00:01:00:00 00:02:00:00 00:03:00:00

Delete Clip 2 Reset

Clip 1 Clip 3

00:01:00:00 00:02:00:00

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Current position

Clip 3 Clip 1 Clip 2

Current position

Top frame

00:00:00:00

Top frame

–00:03:00:00

Current position

Clip 3

00:01:00:00 00:02:00:00 00:03:00:00

Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

–00:02:00:00 –00:01:00:00

00:00:00:00

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Viewnder status display

In addition to video, the viewnder displays messages that indicate the camera settings and operation status, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra patterns, camera ID, and other information.

Lamp display in the viewnder

The example is for the AJ-HVF21KG. (For information on the viewnder, refer to the Operating Instructions for the optional viewnder.)

1 TALLY/REC (recording) lamp

Illuminated red during recording, and ashes if an abnormality occurs. For details, refer to “Warning system” (page 245).

2 (Irregular operation status warning) lamp

Lights when the camera enters an irregular operation status among the items set [ON] in the main menu → [VF] → [!LED].

3 BATT (battery) lamp

Starts ashing when the battery voltage drops and before the battery charge starts to run out. It is illuminated after the battery is completely at. To prevent operation from being interrupted, replace the battery before it is nearly at. For details, refer to “Warning system” (page 245).

4 SAVE lamp

During regular operation

f The lamp is out.

When [SAVE LED] is set to [P2CARD]

f Flashes when there is little capacity on the P2 card when [P2CARD] is set to in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [SAVE LED].

For details, refer to “Warning system” (page 245).

Conguration of status display on viewnder screen

The screen displayed in normal status is displayed as shown below.

1/ 7 2

6 0 i

SDI REC

ERR

PROXY

1 9 9 min

U 2 : S . G A I N 3 0 dB A T

DZEXX 4 < L C D M I C O N >

D R S T C G 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 3 h 5 9 1 5 K 1 2 F : 1 S B M F 2 3 .5 m 1 A A 1 8dBF : 2 F 5. 6 Z 5 6 .9

A V C - I1 0 0 R E mP2

.00

1 0 8 0 5 9 .9 4 i

S Y S T E M E R R O R E - 3 4 F R E C

5 9 9 min

2 1 9 9 C A C

SIMUL

I P

1 4 .6 V

min

F B C

H.S EN S.

C O M P

R E M O T E

E A MS T R

W L A N

M K R : O F F

W L O C K

P-

R E C

min

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Selecting display items on viewnder screen

To select display items on the viewnder screen, switch [ON]/[OFF] or the type of the respective item in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR].

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 147).

Screen display

45 4446 43 42 41 40 39 38

1 2 3 4 5

1/ 7 2

6 0 i

SDI REC

1 9 9 min

1 0 8 0 5 9 .9 4 i

ERRPROXY

SIMUL

A V C - I1 0 0 R E mP2 1C

.00

6 5

U 2 : S . G A I N 3 0 dB A T W L O C K

7 8

DZEXX 4 < L C D M I C O N >

10 11 12

D R S T C G 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 8 1 5 K 1 2 F : 1 S B M F 2 3 .5 m 1 A A 1 8

S Y S T E M E R R O R E - 3 4 F R E C

17 18

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1 Shutter speed/mode

[w1/**.*]

[1/60 (1/100)] - [1/2000],

The shutter speed is set to synchro scan.

A xed shutter speed is set.

[HALF], [***.*d]

2 Camera mode

Displays the video method when the signals output from the MOS sensor are recorded to the P2 card or output as video signals.

[60P] 1080/59.94P or 720/59.94P

[60i] 1080/59.94i or 480/59.94i

[50P] 1080/50P or 720/50P

[50i] 1080/50i or 576/50i

[30P] 1080/29.97P or 720/29.97P

[24P] 1080/23.98P, 1080/23.98PsF or 720/23.98P

[25P] 1080/25P or 720/25P

3 HD SDI recording control information and 4G/LTE connection status display

This is displayed against the HD SDI signal of the <SDI OUT1> or the <SDI OUT2> terminals when the [HDSDI REMOTE] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] is set to [ON], and the recording control information is superimposed. It is not displayed when [HDSDI REMOTE] is set to [OFF].

[SDI REC] Recording instruction is being output.

[SDI&]

Recording standby instruction is being output.

Displays the 4G/LTE connection status. Displays the following when connected to 4G/LTE. The signal reception strength is displayed in 6 levels. The number of vertical bars represent the signal strength. Not displayed when the 4G/LTE setting is disabled.

[4G/LTE ]

[4G/LTE

Displayed when connected to 4G/LTE.

Displayed when not connected to 4G/LTE.

]

Displayed when there is an error in the 4G/LTE connection.

]

NOTE

t Depending on the 4G/LTE USB modem that is supported, vertical bars that indicate the signal strength may not be displayed.

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4 Proxy information display

Displays the proxy recording information.

[PROXY P2 (P2&SD)] Displayed when proxy recording is started.

[PROXY ERR] Displayed when there is an error in proxy recording.

5 SD memory card status display

[WP] Write protect

[END] No remaining free space

[WR ERR] Write error

[SD ***min]

The remaining amount is displayed when proxy is recorded to SD memory card. (Displayed only in the regular mode check) Flashing when the remaining capacity is one minute or less. [−−min] is displayed when there is no SD memory card.

6 Camera warning, notication display area

(Related to automatic white balance, automatic black balance and switch operation)

[AWB A ACTIVE] Displayed when automatic white balance is active on the <A> channel.

[AWB B ACTIVE] Displayed when automatic white balance is active on the channel.

[AWB A OK *.*K]

[AWB B OK *.*K]

[AWB BREAK *.*K]

[AWB NG]

[ATW MODE] Displayed when automatic white balance cannot be executed due to activation of auto tracking white balance.

[AWB PRESET *.*K]

[AWB UNABLE]

[CHECK FILTER] Prompts re-conrmation of the lter switching dial position when the power is turned on and automatic white balance is active.

[ABB ACTIVE] Displayed when automatic black balance operation is active.

[ABB OK] Displayed when automatic black balance operation is ended successfully.

[ABB BREAK] Displayed when automatic black balance operation is forcibly ended.

[ABB NG] Displayed when automatic black balance operation is not ended successfully.

[B-SHD READY]

[B-SHD ACTIVE] Displayed when black shading operation is active.

[B-SHD OK] Displayed when black shading operation is ended.

[B-SHD BREAK] Displayed when black shading operation is forcibly ended.

[B-SHD NG] Displayed when black shading operation is not ended successfully.

Displayed when automatic white balance has ended successfully on the <A> channel.

Displayed when automatic white balance has ended successfully on the channel.

Displayed when automatic white balance operation is forcibly ended.

Displayed when automatic white balance operation is not ended successfully. The 2nd line displays that status.

[COLOR TEMP LOW] Warns that the color temperature is too low.

[COLOR TEMP HIGH] Warns that the color temperature is too high.

[LEVEL OVER] Warns that the brightness is too high.

[LOW LIGHT] Warns that the brightness is too low.

[TIME OVER] Warns that processing could not be executed within the operation time.

Displayed when the <WHITE BAL> switch is set to <PRST> and automatic white balance operation cannot be executed.

Displayed when automatic white balance operation cannot be executed. The 2nd line displays that status.

[S.GAIN MODE] Displayed when super gain is active.

Displayed when black shading operation is accepted by holding down the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch during automatic black balance operation.

(Switch selection display)

Displayed when the <WHITE BAL> switch is switched. One of [A]/[B]/[PRST] is displayed at [#].

[WHITE:#]

[AUTO KNEE:ON/OFF]

[DRS:ON/OFF]

[GAIN:**dB+**↑]

[SS:1/****] or

[***.*deg]

[SS: w 1/****] or

[w***.*d]

[CC:**** **K]

[ND:*]

[EXTENDER:ON/OFF] Displays the status of the lens extender.

[IRIS:**F*.*]

[ATW MODE] Displayed when automatic tracking white balance operation is set.

[*.*K]

Displayed when the <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch where [ON] or [OFF] is assigned in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [AUTO KNEE SW] is set to <ON>/<OFF>.

Displayed when the <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch where [DRS] is assigned in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [AUTO KNEE SW] is set to <ON>/<OFF>.

Displayed when gain is switched by the <GAIN> switch or <USER> button. When digital super gain is active, that value is displayed at the same time.

When the shutter speed is switched, that value is displayed.

Displayed when syncro scan is selected for the shutter speed.

Displayed when the <CC FILTER> dial position is switched.

Displayed when the <ND FILTER> dial position is switched.

Displayed when the iris override compensation value is altered.

Displays the currently set color temperature.

(Drop in brightness warning display)

[LOW LIGHT] Displayed when brightness has dropped.

(Flash band compensation warning display)

[FBC OFF!] Displayed when a ash band is detected while ash band compensation is off.

[SHUTTER&FBC ON!] Displayed when the <SHUTTER> switch is <ON> and ash band compensation is set to on.

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7 <USER> button assignment information

[UM] Indicates the <USER MAIN> button.

[U1] Indicates the <USER1> button.

[U2] Indicates the <USER2> button.

[U3] Indicates the <SHOT MARK> button.

[U4] Indicates the <TEXT MEMO> button.

[RET] Indicates the <RET> button.

[INHIBIT] Displayed when the <USER> button is not operated.

[S.GAIN **dB/OFF] [DS.GAIN **↑/OFF]

[S.IRIS ON/OFF] Displays the super iris operation status.

[I.OVR ON/OFF] Displays the iris override operation status.

[S.BLK −**/OFF]

[B.GAMMA ON/OFF] Displays the operation status of black gamma (black level tone compensation).

[D.ZOOM x2/x3/x4/OFF] Displays the digital zoom factor.

[ATW ON/OFF] Displays the operation status of automatic tracking white balance.

[ATW LOCK ON/OFF] Displays the lock status of automatic tracking white balance operation.

[AUD CH1/3] Displayed when the input signal to record to audio channel 1 or 3 is switched.

[AUD CH2/4] Displayed when the input signal to record to audio channel 2 or 4 is switched.

[REC SW] Displayed when the <USER> button is functioning as the <REC> switch.

[Y GET ON] Displayed when the [Y GET] function is [ON].

[RET SW] Displayed when the <USER> button is functioning as the <RET> switch.

[SLOT SEL] Displayed when the switch for switching the card to record to is set.

[PRE REC] Displayed when the pre-recording mode is switched.

[USB STORAGE/

DEVICE/OFF]

[DRS ON/OFF] Displays the operation status of the dynamic range stretcher.

[ASSIST ON/OFF] Displays the focus assist operation status.

[C.TEMP ON/OFF] Displays the status of the mode for changing the color temperature by the jog dial button.

[LCD B.L] Displayed when the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight is switched.

[SHOT MARK] Displayed when shot marks are added or deleted.

[TEXT MEMO] Displayed when a text memo is recorded.

[WFM] Displayed when the waveform monitor is switched.

[FBC ON/OFF] Displays the operation status of the ash band compensation function.

[EVF CLR] Displays the color status of the viewnder.

[REC MEDIA]

[CAM RET] Displayed when the button assigned with the camera return function is pressed.

[REC CHECK] Displayed when the button assigned with the recording check function is pressed.

[REC D. UP] Displayed when enabling/disabling the rec during upload function.

[UP LIST] Displayed when the button assigned to the function to display the upload list of the rec during upload function is pressed.

[STREAMING] Displayed when starting/stopping streaming from the camera.

Displays the selected super gain.

Displays the selected digital super gain.

Displays the super black operation status. During operation, the setting value is also displayed.

Displayed when the USB operation status is switched.

Displayed when the slot of the media used for recording is switched to [P2] (P2 memory card slots 1/2) or [mP2] (microP2 memory card slots 3/4).

8 Focus bar display

Displays the high-frequency component of the video after conversion to a graph at the bottom left of the viewnder. For details, refer to “Focus assist function” (page 94).

9 Digital zoom ratio display

Displays the digital zoom factor.

[DZx2] 2 times

[DZx3] 3 times

[DZx4] 4 times

10 Extender

[EX] Displayed when the lens extender is used.

11 Color temperature

Displays the color temperature assigned to <A>, , and <PRST> of the <WHITE BAL> switch. (This is sometimes a memory

[*.*K]

value at execution of automatic white balance and sometimes a menu setting value.) Not displayed when auto tracking white balance is performed.

12 Filter position

[1] to [4] Displays the position of the <ND FILTER> dial.

[A] to [D] Displays the position of the <CC FILTER> dial.

[−] (ashing)

The lter position is not set to the specied position.

13 <WHITE BAL> switch position

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[A] The <WHITE BAL> switch is set to <A>.

[B] The <WHITE BAL> switch is set to .

[P] The <WHITE BAL> switch is set to <PRST>.

[T] The switch is set to [ATW]. Note, however, that this ashes when brightness and color are outside the operation range.

14 Dynamic range stretcher (DRS) function display

[DRS] Displayed when the image level in high-brightness areas is compressed and the dynamic range is stretched.

15 Incremental gain display

Displays the value when incremental gain is functioning. [6 ↑]/[10 ↑]/[12↑]/[15↑]/[20↑]/[24↑]/[28↑]/[34↑]

16 Gain display

Displays the gain value of the image amplier congured.

[**dB]

[AGC] Displayed when auto gain control is active.

Displays the current gain value.

17 System information and warning

[SYSTEM ERROR

E-**]

[TURN POWER OFF

E-**]

[TEMPORARY PAUSE

IRREGULAR SIG]

[EOM] Displayed when there is no space remaining on the P2 card.

[BOS] Displayed when the playback position is at the beginning of all clips.

[EOS] Displayed when the playback position is at the end of all clips.

[CANNOT REC]

[CANNOT PLAY] Displayed when playback is not possible, for example, when there are no clips on the P2 card or the P2 card is not inserted.

[TEXT MEMO] Displayed when a text memo is recorded.

[TEXT MEMO INVALID] Displayed when a text memo could not be recorded.

[MARK ON/OFF] Displayed when shot marks are added or deleted. For details on shot marks, refer to “Shot mark recording function” (page 42).

[SHOT MARK INVALID] Displayed when shot marks cannot be added.

[UPDATING] Displayed when playback operation is not accepted during updating of the clip information for playback.

[USB DEVICE]

[USB STORAGE]

[THUMBNAIL OPEN] Displayed during thumbnail operation.

[TC REGEN] Displayed when the <RET> button on the lens is pressed to regenerate to the time code of the last recorded clip to the P2 card.

[SLOT SELECT]

[SLOT SEL INVALID]

[REC PAUSE INVALID]

[START ON]

[START OFF]

[START INVALID]

Displayed when an abnormality in internal microcomputer communication or the reference signal has occurred. From here on, recording and playback are not possible. The error code is displayed on **. For details, refer to “Error code” (page 247).

Displayed when operation is no longer possible after P2 card is removed during accessing of the P2 card, for example, during recording/playback or formatting. The error code is displayed on **.

Displayed when the reference signal is disrupted and recording is suspended during generator lock input, etc.

Displayed when recording to the P2 card is not possible, for example, immediately after power is turned on or the P2 card is inserted. Detailed information of the P2 card can be checked in the mode check [FUNCTION] screen. For details, refer to “Mode check display” (page 91).

Displayed when the USB device mode is set. Flashes during migration through modes, and after migration through modes is completed, [CONNECTED] is displayed when communication is possible and [DISCONNECTED] is displayed when communication is not possible.

Displayed when the USB storage mode is set. Flashes during migration through modes, and from then on, [CONNECTED] is displayed when the external hard disk is recognized successfully and [DISCONNECTED] is displayed when it cannot be recognized.

Lights up when the <USER> button assigned with [SLOT SEL] is pressed to start the process of switching the recording slot of the P2 card.

Displayed when the <USER> button assigned with [SLOT SEL] is pressed and switching processing of the recording slot on the P2 card is not possible.

Displayed when recording cannot be paused, if recording resumes during recording completion process. This warning disappears when recording completion process ends, and recording can be paused.

Displayed when the transmission of the streaming video from the camera is started by pressing the <USER> button assigned as [STREAMING START].

Displayed when the transmission of the streaming video from the camera is stopped by pressing the <USER> button assigned as [STREAMING START].

Displayed when the status of the streaming video from the camera cannot be switched by pressing the <USER> button assigned as [STREAMING START].

For details on warnings, refer to “Warning information display” (page 247).

18 Time code display

[TCG 12:59:59:20] Displays the time code generator value.

[TCR 12:59:59:20] Displays the time code reader value.

[VUBG AB CD EF 00] ([UBG AB CD EF 00])

[VUBR 12 34 56 78] ([UBR 12 34 56 78])

[CTL −1:59:59:20]

Displays the user’s bit generator value.

Indicates the user’s bit reader value.

Displays the CTL counter value.

19 Audio input line and level meter display

[----r----+]

Displays the selected channel and its audio level.

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[F] Displayed when the <AUDIO IN> switch is <FRONT>.

[W] Displayed when the <AUDIO IN> switch is <W.L.>.

[R] Displayed when the <AUDIO IN> switch is <REAR>.

20 Iris override display

Displays the compensation level when the iris overwrite is functioning.

[++]

[+]

[−−]

[−]

(No display) Reference state.

Aperture opens by about 1.

Aperture opens by about 0.5.

Aperture closes by about 1.

Aperture closes by about 0.5.

21 Super iris display

Displayed when super iris is active.

22 Iris, F value

[NC] Displayed when the lens cable is not connected.

[OPEN] Displayed when the lens aperture is open.

[F1.7] to [F16] Displays the lens aperture value.

[CLOSE] Displayed when the lens aperture is closed.

f Displayed when a lens with an aperture value display function is used. Also, ashes when the iris override is variable.

23 Super black display

Displayed when super black is active.

24 Zoom display

[Z00] to [Z99]

[Z**.*mm]

Displays the zoom amount. Note, however, that this item is not displayed in the case of lenses without a zoom position return even if it is set to be displayed.

When a serial lens is connected, the display unit can be changed in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [ZOOM/ FOCUS].

25 Focus control information

Displays the focus control information with [99] to [00]. When a lens other than a serial lens is connected, the focus control information is not displayed. When a serial lens is connected, the display unit can be changed in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [ZOOM/FOCUS].

26 Information display such as interval recording/pre-recording

[i] Displayed before recording starts and after recording ends during interval recording.

[i-REC] (ashing) Displayed during recording in interval recording.

[i-REC] (ashing)

[**h**m/**s]

[P-REC] (ashing)

[P-REC *s/OFF]

(illuminated)

[1-CLIP] Displayed when [ONE CLIP REC] is [ON], and a new clip is going to be recorded.

[1*CLIP]

[START 1*CLIP]

[END 1-CLIP] Displayed when linking of clips is ended in [ONE CLIP REC].

During interval recording standby, displays the standby time until the next recording.

Displayed after recording is stopped and until recording of video/audio to P2 card completely stops. Do not remove the P2 card or turn the power off until the ashing indication completely goes out.

f When the pre-recording function is set to [OFF], [REC] ashes.

Illuminated if the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch is pushed towards the <MCK/MCL> side when the pre-recording function is set to [ON]. The status is displayed when the <USER> button where [PRE REC] is assigned is pressed to switch to the pre-recording mode.

Displayed when [ONE CLIP REC] is [ON], and recording can be linked to the previous clip.

f If the previous clip no longer exists due to removal of the P2 card or deletion of the clip, the next recording will start as a new

clip. In this case, the display may remain as [1*CLIP].

Displayed when recording of a new clip is started in [ONE CLIP REC].

27 Gamma mode display

Displays the gamma mode currently selected by [GAMMA MODE SEL] in the main menu → [PAINT] → [GAMMA]. [HD]/[SD]/[FLK1]/[FLK2]/[FLK3]/[FREC]/[VREC]

28 Lock status display of auto tracking white balance

Displayed when the <USER> button where [ATW LOCK] is assigned is pressed and the color temperature is xed while auto tracking white balance is active.

29 Type of marker

Displays the type of currently displayed marker. [MKR:A/B/OFF]

30 Network information display

[WLAN] Displayed when the wireless LAN is operating properly.

[WLAN

]

[LAN] Displayed when the wired LAN is operating properly.

[LAN

]

Displayed when the wireless LAN is not operating properly.

Displayed when the wired LAN is not operating properly.

31 Streaming setting status display

Displays the setting status of the streaming function.

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E R R

[STREAM] Displays when the streaming function is set and can be operated normally.

Displays when there is an error, and cannot operate normally. To restore, turn off the power once and turn on the power again.

[STRM

]

32 Y GET brightness display

In the Y GET mode, the image level in the frame displayed near the center of the screen is displayed as 0% to 109%.

33 Remote control display in an IP connection

Displays the remote control status in an IP connection when [IP REMOTE] is set to [ENABLE] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [USB/LAN] → [NETWORK FUNC].

[IP REMOTE] (ashing) Displayed during connection waiting status in an IP connection.

[IP REMOTE]

(illuminated)

Displayed when remote control is possible in an IP connection.

34 Compression mode

When the recording format is DVCPRO HD in 720P, displayed if the camera is set to the mode in which distortions in a compressed video generated due to lming dark areas are reduced.

35 High-sensitivity mode display

Displayed when set [HIGH SENS.] in the main menu → [PAINT] → [[S] CAMERA SETTING] → [SHOOTING MODE].

36 Flash band compensation (FBC) function display

Displayed when the ash band compensation function is activated.

37 Chromatic aberration compensation

[CAC] Displayed when the chromatic aberration compensation function is active.

38 Battery charge level/voltage

[**.*V]

[***%]

[EMP] Displayed when there is no charge level on batteries with charge level information or the level is at the near end setting value or

[MAX] Displayed when batteries with charge level information are fully charged.

Displays the battery charge level in 0.1 V units.

Displays the charge level of batteries with charge level information in %.

below.

39 P2 card remaining free space

This is the slot No. This is displayed in black and white inversion when the slot No. is recording destination. It ashes while the card is being recognized.

[***min]

(No display) Not displayed when a card is not inserted.

[END] Displayed when there is no space remaining on each card.

[WP] Displayed when the P2 card is write-protected.

[ERR] Displayed in the case of format errors or authentication errors.

[LOOP ***min]

Displays the remaining space on the media in each slot. During a near end, it ashes. 0 to 599 indicates minutes, while 600 minutes or longer indicates hours.

Displayed when the loop recording mode is set. During the mode check, the 2nd line displayed the standard recording time of loop recording. [LOOP] ashes when loop recording is not possible, for example, when there is no more space remaining on the P2 card.

40 Simultaneous recording mode display

[SIMUL] Displayed when the simultaneous recording is set.

When the simultaneous recording cannot be performed, [SIMUL] indication is displayed with a diagonal line.

41 Recording media display

Among P2 and microP2 memory card slots, displays the slot that can perform recording and playback operations set in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [REC MEDIA].

[P2] P2 memory card slot

[mP2] microP2 memory card slot

42 Rec during upload function status display

Displays the status of rec during upload.

Displays when the rec during upload function is enabled.

[ ]

[

]

The display will ash immediately after the power is turned on or the P2 card is inserted, and the upload will not be executed until the recording is stopped.

Displayed during upload.

Displayed from when transfer error occurred during upload until when the next upload starts.

43 Recording operation status display

[REC]

Displayed when set [CHAR] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [REC/PB SETUP] → [REC TALLY]. This is also displayed when set [ON] in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [REC STATUS].

44 Streaming distribution status display

Displays the streaming status.

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[ ] (ashing)

[

](illuminated)

NOTE

Flashes while the camera is being connected to a device which will receive the streaming video.

Displayed when the camera is connected to a device receiving the streaming video and the camera is transmitting streaming video. The display turns off when a connection could not be established properly.

t Depending on the network status, the [ ] display may not be able to follow during actual operation.

45 Recording format

Displays the recording method. [AVC-I200], [AVC-I100], [AVC-I50], [AVC-G50], [AVC-G25], [AVC-G12], [DVCPRO HD], [DVCPRO50], [DVCPRO], [DV]

46 System mode

Displays the mode in which the camera is operating.

[1080-59.94P] 1080/59.94 progressive mode

[1080-59.94i] 1080/59.94 interlaced mode

[1080-50P] 1080/50 progressive mode

[1080-50i] 1080/50 interlaced mode

[1080-23.98PsF] 1080/23.98PsF progressive/segment frame mode

[720-59.94P] 720/59.94 progressive mode

[720-50P] 720/50 progressive mode

[480-59.94i] 480/59.94 interlaced mode

[576-50i] 576/50 interlaced mode

Checking and displaying shooting status

Each of the display items can be set to display/hide in the setting menu. All display items can be hidden at a time. Also, the mode check [STATUS] screen is displayed when the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch is pushed towards the <MCK/MCL> side. During mode check, almost all items are displayed including usually hidden items so that the shooting status can be checked. For details on the mode check, refer to “Mode check display” (page 91).

Display status

No Display item name

1 Shutter speed/mode

2 Camera mode

HD SDI recording control

4 Proxy information display

8 Focus bar display

9 Digital zoom ratio display — — —

10 Extender

11 Color temperature

12 Filter position

15 Incremental gain display

16 Gain display

information

4G/LTE connection status

display

SD memory card status

display

Camera warning, notication

display area

<USER> button assignment

information

<WHITE BAL> switch

position

Dynamic range stretcher

(DRS) function display

Selection of menu item display/

hide

[VF INDICATOR] →

[SHUTTER]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[CAMERA MODE]

[VF INDICATOR] → [SDI

REC STAT]

[VF INDICATOR] → [4G/

LTE]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[PROXY DISP]

[DUAL CODEC SETUP] →

[PROXY DISP]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[PROXY DISP]

[DUAL CODEC SETUP] →

[PROXY DISP]

[VF DISPLAY] → [DISP

MODE]

[VF DISPLAY] → [DISP

MODE]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[FOCUS BAR]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[EXTENDER]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[COLOR TEMP]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[FILTER]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[WHITE]

[VF INDICATOR] → [DRS]

[VF INDICATOR] → [GAIN] [VF INDICATOR] → [GAIN]

At all times

l l

Relevant

menu items

only

—

l l l

—

l l*

—

l l l

—

l l l

—

Display batch

off*

l l

—

l l

Mode check

display

Display in

playback mode

—

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Display status

No Display item name

Selection of menu item display/

hide

At all times

Relevant

menu items

only

System information and

warning

18 Time code display

Audio input line and level

meter display

20 Iris override display

21 Super iris display

22 Iris, F value

23 Super black display

24 Zoom display

25 Focus information display

Information display such

as interval recording/pre-

recording

27 Gamma mode display

Lock status display of auto

tracking white balance

29 Type of marker

[VF INDICATOR] →

[SYSTEM INFO]

[VF INDICATOR] → [TC]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[AUDIO LVL]

[VF INDICATOR] → [IRIS] [VF INDICATOR] → [IRIS] [VF INDICATOR] → [IRIS] [VF INDICATOR] → [IRIS]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[ZOOM/FOCUS]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[ZOOM/FOCUS]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[P-REC/i-REC]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[GAMMA MODE]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[WHITE]

[VF DISPLAY] → [DISP

MODE]

l l

l l*

l l

—

l l l

—

l l l

—

l l l

30 Network information display — — — — —

Streaming setting status

display

32 Y GET brightness display — — —

Remote control display in an

IP connection

34 Compression mode

35 High-sensitivity mode display

Flash band compensation

(FBC) function display

Chromatic aberration

compensation

[VF INDICATOR] → [FBC]

[VF INDICATOR] → [CAC]

38 Battery charge level/voltage

P2 card remaining free

41 Recording media display

Rec during upload function

space

Simultaneous recording

mode display

[VF INDICATOR] → [REC

status display

— — — — —

[VF INDICATOR] →

[COMPRESSION]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[SHOOTING MODE]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[BATTERY]

[VF INDICATOR] → [P2CARD REMAIN]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[P-REC/i-REC]

MEDIA]

DURING UPLOAD]

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—

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—

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—

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[VF INDICATOR] → [REC

Recording operation status

display

STATUS]

[REC/PB SETUP] → [REC

—

TALLY]

Streaming distribution status

display

45 Recording format

46 System mode

[VF INDICATOR] →

[STREAMING]

[VF INDICATOR] → [REC

FORMAT]

[VF INDICATOR] →

[SYSTEM MODE]

l l

—

l l l

—

*1 Set in the main menu → [VF] → [VF DISPLAY] → [DISP CONDITION]. *2 Warnings and display during changes cannot be turned off. *3 Warning cannot be turned off. *4 Partially displayed. *5 Displays the input information of all four channels. *6 Not displayed when there is no information.

Display batch

off*

—

Mode check

display

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Display in

playback mode

l l l

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—

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—

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—

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display

Mode check display

The camera settings and status can be displayed on the viewnder screen.

Pushing the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch on the camera towards the <MCK/MCL> side switches the six screens. [STATUS] screen display → [!LED] screen display → [FUNCTION] screen display → [AUDIO] screen display → [CAC] screen display → [USER SW

STATUS] screen display → no display

Each screen is displayed for approximately ve seconds. Pushing the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch towards the <MCK/ MCL> side while the screen is displayed moves the display to the next screen. [ON]/[OFF] of each screen display can be selected in the main menu → [VF] → [MODE CHECK IND]. For details on [STATUS] screen displays, refer to “Checking and displaying shooting status” (page 89).

[!LED] screen

Displays items that are causes of [!LED] lighting.

f [!] is attached to items currently selected at [!LED]. f

is attached to items currently targeted for [!LED] lighting.

[GAIN(0dB)] Displays the gain status.

[DS.GAIN] Displays the digital super gain value.

[SHUTTER] Displays the shutter status.

[WHITE PRE.] Displays the white balance status.

[EXTENDER] Displays the extender status by [EX]/[OFF].

[B.GAMMA] Displays the black gamma status by [ON]/[OFF].

[MATRIX] Displays the [MATRIX] status by [A]/[B]/[OFF].

[COLOR COR.] Displays the [COLOR CORRECTION] status by [ON]/[OFF].

[FILTER] Displays the lter status.

[ATW] Displays the status of automatic tracking white balance.

[FUNCTION] screen

Displays the video output status and information of the recording media.

[SDI OUT1] — Displays the status of the signal output from the <SDI OUT1> terminal.

[OUTPUT]

[TYPE]

[CHAR]

[SDI OUT2] — Displays the status of the signal output from the <SDI OUT2> terminal.

[OUTPUT]

[SELECT]

[CHAR] Displays the position of the <MON OUT CHARATER> switch by [ON]/[OFF].

[P2CARD STATUS]

—

[TOTAL P2/mP2]

[SLOT1] or [SLOT3] Displays the status of the P2 card in slot 1 (or slot 3) and remaining capacity/total capacity.

[SLOT2] or [SLOT4] Displays the status of the P2 card in slot 2 (or slot 4) and remaining capacity/total capacity.

[PROXY]

[NETWORK] [NETWORK] Displays the network to be used and its status.

[MEDIA]

[MODE]

[SUPER]

[PROXY ERROR] Displays the operation error on the proxy module.

Displays the status of [MEM]/[CAM] or [OFF] set by [SDI OUT1] and [SDI OUT1 MODE] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL].

Displays the format of the signal output from the <SDI OUT1> terminal by [HD-SDI]/ [SD-SDI].

Displays the superimposition status of characters selected in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [SDI OUT1 CHAR] by [ON]/[OFF].

Displays the status of [MEM]/[CAM] or [OFF] set by [SDI OUT2] and [MONITOR OUT MODE] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL].

Displays the signal format set by [SDI2/HDMI OUT] and [1080P SDI2/HDMI OUT] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] by [SYSTEM]/[DOWNCON]/[1080i].

Displays the status of the P2 card inserted in the card slot, remaining capacity and total used capacity. The statuses of cards to be displayed are as follows: [ACTIVE]/[ACCESSING]/[INFO READING]/[FULL]/[PROTECTED]/[NOT SUPPORTED]/ [FORMAT ERROR]/[AUTH NG]/[REC IMPOSSIBLE]/[NO CARD] For details, refer to “P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards” (page 32).

Displays the remaining capacity/total capacity totaled for slots 1/2 (or slots 3/4) and the recording medium ([P2] or [mP2]).

Displays the media selection status for proxy recording. [P2]/[P2&SD]/[OFF]

Displays the setting status for proxy recording mode. [STD 2CH MP4]/[SHQ 2CH MOV]/[HQ 4CH MOV]/[HQ 2CH MOV]/[LOW 2CH MOV]/ [AVC-G6 2CH]

Displays the superimposed setting status of the time code. [UPPER]/[LOWER]/[OFF]

[AUDIO] screen

Displays audio settings and the selection status of each recording channel.

[SAMPLE RES] — Displays the number of audio recording bits.

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[MIC POWER (MENU)] — Displays the menu setting status of power supply to the microphone.

[FRONT]

[REAR]

[VR SELECT]

[LEVEL]

[F.VR]

[A.IN]

[METER] [CH1/2/3/4] Displays the recording level of each channel.

—

[CH1/2/3/4]

Displays the power supply status to the front microphone currently set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [FRONT MIC POWER] by [ON]/[OFF].

Displays whether to set supply of power to the microphone on the <AUDIO IN> terminal at the rear in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [REAR MIC POWER].

f [OFF]: Power is not supplied to the microphone. f [ON]: Power is supplied to the microphone when the <LINE>/<MIC> selector switch is set

to <MIC> and the microphone input power selector switch is set to <+48V>.

Displays which of [CH1/2] and [CH3/4] the audio level adjustment dial is to be set as enabled to in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT].

Displays the recording level adjustment method currently selected on each channel.

f [VR]: Displayed when manual adjustment using the adjustment dial is set. f [MENU]: Displayed when manual adjustment using [LVL CONTROL CH3(CH1)]/[LVL

CONTROL CH4(CH2)] is set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO].

f [AUTO]: Displayed when automatic adjustment is set.

Displays by [ON]/[OFF] whether the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial is enabled on the channel to which [VR] (manual adjustment by adjustment dial) is displayed in [LEVEL].

Displays the input status of each channel by [FRONT] (front)/[REAR] (rear)/[W.L.] (wireless).

[CAC INFO] screen

Displays the operation status or information of CAC.

[CAC CONT] Displays the operation status of CAC.

[CAC MODE] Displays the operation mode of CAC.

[CONNECT LENS TYPE] Displays the lens ID of the currently connected digital lens.

[SELECT FILE TITLE] Displays the title and the le version of the CAC le currently used in the operation. The CAC le can be set in the main menu

[CAC WARNING] Displays a warning when operation of CAC has stopped.

f [ON]: [ON] is set to in the main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL], and CAC is active. f [STOP]: [ON] is set to in the main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL], however, CAC operation

stops under certain data or lens conditions.

f [OFF]: [OFF] is set to in the main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL], and CAC is not active.

f [AUTO]: The CAC le is automatically selected.

→ [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.].

f [CAC LENS DATA INVALID]: This is displayed, for example, when the response data from the lens is not supported. f [LENS INIT. NOT COMPLETED]: This is displayed, for example, when initialization of the lens cannot complete.

[USER SW] screen

Displays the assignment status of each <USER> button. For details, refer to “Assigning functions to <USER> buttons” (page 67).

[USER SW] [USER MAIN (UM)] Displays the assignment to the <USER MAIN> button.

[USER1 (U1)] Displays the assignment to the <USER1> button.

[USER2 (U2)] Displays the assignment to the <USER2> button.

[SHOT MARK (U3)] Displays the assignment to the <SHOT MARK> button.

[TEXT MEMO (U4)] Displays the assignment to the <TEXT MEMO> button.

[OTHER ASSIGN] [RET SW] Displays the assignment to the <RET> button on the lens.

[GAIN L] Displays the gain value assigned to <L> of the <GAIN> switch.

[GAIN M] Displays the gain value assigned to <M> of the <GAIN> switch.

[GAIN H] Displays the gain value assigned to <H> of the <GAIN> switch.

[S.GAIN] Enumerates and displays the gain value assigned as super gain.

[DS.GAIN] Enumerates and displays the gain value assigned as digital super gain.

Display modes and setting changes/adjustment result messages

You can select how messages are displayed in the viewnder and how messages for notifying the details of changes to settings and adjustment results are displayed. For example, whether to display or hide some items can be selected in the main menu → [VF] → [VF DISPLAY] → [DISP MODE]. For details on operation methods, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 147).

r Setting changes/adjustment result messages and [DISP MODE] settings

(l: Display, —: hide)

Status for displaying messages Message

When the <CC FILTER> dial/<ND FILTER> dial selection is changed

When the gain setting is changed

[FILTER:n] ([n] = [1], [2], [3], [4]), [m] ([m] = [A], [B], [C], [D])

[GAIN:ndB] ([n] = [−6], [−3], [0], [3], [6], [9], [12], [15], [18], [21], [24], [27], [30])

[DISP MODE] setting

[1] [2] [3]

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display

Status for displaying messages Message

When the <WHITE BAL> switch setting is changed

When the <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch is set to <ON> or <OFF>

When the shutter speed/mode setting is changed

When white balance is adjusted Example) [AWB A OK 3.2 K] —

When black balance is adjusted Example) [ABB OK] —

When the extender is selected Example) [EXTENDER ON] — —

When the <USER> button is selected Example) [UM:S.GAIN 30dB] —

When the marker select function is selected Example) [MKR:A] — —

When in the iris override mode

When the CAC lens is mounted or unmounted Example) [CAC LENS DATA INVALID] —

[WHITE:n] ([n] = [A], [B], [PRE])

[AUTO KNEE:ON] (or [OFF]) —

[SS:1/100] (or [1/60], [1/120], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000], [HALF], [***.*d], [w1/**.*] or [w***.*d])

Example) [++F5.6]

[DISP MODE] setting

[1] [2] [3]

— —

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—

l l

Setting the marker display

Select the type and display of the center marker, safety zone marker, safety zone area, and frame marker. Select the display mode of each item in the main menu → [VF] → [VF MARKER].

Display of marker conrmation screen (marker select function)

The screen for conrming the marker status of the camera can be displayed on the viewnder screen.

Type of marker

Center marker

Safety zone

The aspect ratio currently set at [FRAME SIG] is displayed.

Pushing the <MARKER SEL>/<MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL> switch on the camera towards the <MKR> side switches between [A] marker display → [B] marker display → no display

With the following settings in advance, you can check the angle of view at 14:9 and 4:3 easily by this button, if necessary. As the [A] marker information, set [14:9] in the main menu → [VF] → [VF MARKER] → [FRAME SIG], and as the [B] marker information, set [4:3] in [FRAME SIG].

Conrmation of return video signal in the viewnder

The return video signal input to the <SDI IN> terminal can be viewed in the viewnder while the <RET> button on the lens is held down. To activate this function, select [CAM RET] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [RET SW].

NOTE

t The HD-Y or VBS signals of the <GENLOCK IN> terminal cannot be viewed as return video signals.

Zebra patterns display

The camera can display two types of zebra patterns.

When the <ZEBRA> switch of the viewnder is set to <ON>, the zebra pattern currently set in the menu is displayed on the viewnder screen.

Zebra patterns can also be displayed in the video of the monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT2>, <VIDEO OUT>, <HDMI OUT>) according to settings. The level for displaying zebra patterns can be set in the main menu → [VF] → [VF DISPLAY].

Item Setting value Description of settings

[ZEBRA1 DETECT]

[ZEBRA2 DETECT]

[ZEBRA2]

[SPOT]: The image level from the setting value of [ZEBRA1 DETECT] to the setting value of [ZEBRA2 DETECT] is displayed in the zebra pattern.

[0%]…[70%]…[109%] Sets the level of zebra pattern 1 tilting to the right.

[0%]…[85%]…[109%] Sets the level of zebra pattern 2 tilting to the left.

[ON], [SPOT], [OFF] Selects the type of [ZEBRA2].

are factory settings.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Viewnder status display

Video level

[109%]

[ZEBRA2 DETECT]

[ZEBRA1 DETECT]

[0%]

To display the zebra pattern in the video of the monitor output terminal (<SDI OUT2>, <VIDEO OUT>, <HDMI OUT>), set in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [OUTPUT SEL] → [MONITOR OUT ZEBRA].

[ON] [OFF] [SPOT]

[ZEBRA2]

Focus assist function

The focus assist function enables you to focus the target easily.

Expanded display [EXPAND]

When [EXPAND] is set in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [FOCUS ASSIST], if the <USER> button (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) to which [ASSIST] is assigned or the <RET> button is pressed, the center of the screen is expanded approx. three times so that you can easily bring the image into focus.

EXPANDED

f In the expanded display, the status display and zebra pattern disappear, and [EXPANDED] is displayed at the top of the screen. f The method to cancel the expanded display can be selected in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [EXPAND MODE].

- [10SEC]: Cancels in 10 seconds.

- [HOLD]: Cancels when the button to which [ASSIST] is assigned is pressed.

- [UNTIL REC]: Cancels when recording starts. Expanded display is not available during recording.

NOTE

t Viewnder screen and LCD monitor screen are expanded. t Expanded display is unavailable in the video output, SDI output, and HDMI output.

Focus in red display [IN RED]

When [IN RED] is set in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [FOCUS ASSIST], if the <USER> button (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) to which [ASSIST] is assigned or the <RET> button is pressed, red borders appear around the contours of the image displayed in the viewnder or the LCD monitor.

Make adjustment so that the contours of the subject you want to focus on turn red.

Focus bar display [FOCUS BAR]

The focus bar can be displayed when [ON] is set in the main menu → [VF] → [VF INDICATOR] → [FOCUS BAR].

The degree of focus is indicated by the length of the bar.

Not in focus The bar extends to the right when the viewfinder is in-focus.

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Waveform monitor function

A waveform of the video can be displayed by assigning the waveform monitor function to the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) and pressing the assigned buttons. Press the button again to return to the normal display.

f The waveform and vector displays can be switched by [WFM] (page 166) in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE]. Whether to display the

waveform monitor on either or both of the viewnder and LCD monitor can be selected by [WFM DISP].

f The waveform is not displayed while the focus assist function [EXPAND] is active. f The waveform display cannot be recorded.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor

Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor

Using the LCD monitor

Push the <OPEN> button towards the right to open the LCD monitor.

Set the LCD monitor screen to the easiest-to-view position.

Rotate up to 180° in the lens direction and 90° in the direction towards you.

Display the screen brightness in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [LCD MONITOR] → [BRIGHTNESS], the color density of the

screen in [COLOR LEVEL], and screen contrast in [CONTRAST].

Set whether to display the character of status display or the setting menu in the LCD monitor and viewfinder in the main menu →

[I/F SETUP] → [LCD MONITOR] → [VF/LCD CHAR].

NOTE

t When closing the LCD monitor, be sure to close it rmly. t Take care not to apply excessive force on the LCD monitor when it is opened. Doing so may result in a malfunction. t 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.

t 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.

Mirror shooting

When rotating the LCD monitor 180° towards the lens, the video in the LCD monitor is displayed reversed around the vertical axis if [MIRROR] is set to in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [LCD MONITOR] → [SELF SHOOT]. This allows shooting as if looking at a mirror image. Note, however, that only the display of the LCD monitor is reversed around the vertical axis. Recording is performed as per normal.

NOTE

t When the LCD monitor is rotated 180° with [MIRROR] selected at [SELF SHOOT], the same state as in the viewnder is not displayed in the LCD

monitor regardless of the [VF/LCD CHAR] setting.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the viewnder

Adjusting and setting the viewnder

Available viewnders

The viewnder can be used on the camera.

Recording mode Viewnder image Viewnder

Camera image

Return signals that can be displayed in the viewnder and SDI input signals are signals of the recording format currently set to the camera.

* HD signals

Playback

Return image (HD SDI)

HD SDI input

Camera image

Playback

Return image (SD SDI)

SD SDI input

Names of parts in viewnder

For details on method of use, refer to the Operating Instructions for the respective viewnder.

For AJ-HVF21KG

13 14 11 7

2 34 5 6

1 Viewnder

Black and white video can be viewed during recording and playback. The operation status of the camera, setting related warning displays, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), and other information can also be viewed.

2 <ZEBRA> (zebra pattern) switch

Displays the zebra pattern in the viewnder. <ON>: Displays zebra patterns. <OFF>: Does not display zebra patterns.

3 <TALLY> switch

Controls the front tally lamp. <HIGH>: Makes the front tally lamp brighter. <OFF>: Turns out the front tally lamp. <LOW>: Makes the front tally lamp darker.

4 <PEAKING> (peaking) dial

Adjusts the contour of the video in the viewnder to make it easier to focus. This does not affect the output signals from the camera.

5 <CONTRAST> (contrast) dial

Adjusts the contrast of the screen in the viewnder. This does not affect the output signals from the camera.

6 <BRIGHT> (brightness) dial

Adjusts the brightness of the screen in the viewnder. This does not affect the output signals from the camera.

7 Front tally lamp

Operates when the <TALLY> switch is at the <HIGH> or <LOW> position, and lights during shooting. It also ashes in the same way as the [REC] lamp in the viewnder and displays warnings. The brightness when it is lit can be switched by the <TALLY> switch (<HIGH> or <LOW>).

8 Back tally lamp

Lights during shooting. It also ashes in the same way as the [REC] lamp in the viewnder and displays warnings. The back tally lamp is hidden when the lever is pushed towards the <OFF> side.

9 Eyepiece

Do not point the eyepiece directly at the sun. Doing so might damage the devices inside.

10 Visibility adjusting ring

Adjust this ring to match the visibility of the cameraman so that the image on the viewnder screen appears the sharpest. The visibility adjustment range of the viewnder is <− 0.9 D> to <− 4.4 D>. For details on the eyepiece for presbyopia, consult your dealer.

11 Connector plug

12 Lock ring

13 Microphone holder

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting and setting the viewnder

14 Viewnder stopper

Used for attaching and detaching the viewnder.

r Mounting a large lens

If there is no room between the top surface of the lens and the bottom surface of the viewnder, the position of the slide rail can be shifted slightly upwards by repositioning the screw.

a: Normal positions of securing screws

b: By repositioning and securing the three screws at these locations, the position of the slide rail can be shifted upwards by approx. 8 mm.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Handling setting data

Handling setting data

Setting data le conguration

The camera has six le data areas.

Factory data This area stores factory settings. It cannot be rewritten by menu operation.

User data This area stores values set by menu operation. As default data, factory data is stored here.

Current data This area stores the operation status of the camera. Setting values in this area are changed by menu operation.

Scene le Four scene les are provided.

Lens le Eight lens les are provided. Eight of these les can be saved together as a single le on SD memory card.

CAC le This area stores 32 chromatic aberration compensation data.

[SETUP DATA (SD CARD)]

Menu operation

Setting valve changed

[INITIALIZE]

↓

[LOAD FACTORY DATA]

↓

[LOAD]

[INITIALIZE]

↓

[SAVE USER DATA]

SD memory card

Setup data

[SETUP DATA (SD CARD)]

↓

[SAVE]

Current data

(operation status of camera)

Number of files: 1

[LOAD USER DATA]

User data

Number of files: 1

[CAC FILE (SD CARD)]

↓

[LOAD]

Number of files: 32

[CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL]

[SCENE]

↓

[SAVE]

[SCENE]

↓

[LOAD]

[LENS FILE]

↓

[LOAD]

[LENS FILE]

↓

[SAVE]

[LENS FILE (SD CARD)]

↓

[LOAD]

SD memory card

CAC file

Scene file

Number of files: 4

Lens file

Number of files: 8

[LENS FILE (SD CARD)]

↓

[SAVE]

SD memory card

Lens file

Number of files: 8×8

NOTE

Factory data

(cannot be rewritten)

Number of files: 1

8 setup files can be written to SD memory card.

: Camera internal files

: Menu operation

t For details on items for setup data, user data, and scene le, etc., refer to “Setting items to [USER MENU] and loading/reading the settings to a data

le” (page 192).

t When recording of a clip by linking to the previous clip is possible in one-clip recording ([1*CLIP] is displayed), you cannot operate a scene le or a

user le. Close the menu once, press and hold the <STOP> button for approx. 2 seconds to end linking of clips, and then try the operation again. The same applies to interval recording or during standby in one-shot recording.

Setting up using SD memory cards

An SD memory card (optional) can be used as a setup card that stores setting menu content.

Use of this data allows you to quickly reproduce optimum setup states.

Handling SD memory cards

The SD memory card can be removed and inserted, either before or after the power is turned on.

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Inserting SD memory cards

Open the slot cover.

Insert the card into the SD memory card slot with the label side of the SD memory card (optional) upward, and close the slot

cover.

NOTE

t The SD memory card must be inserted with the correct side facing the SD card slot. If the SD memory card is hard to insert, it may be reversed or

upside-down. Do not force it into the slot. Check the orientation of the card before re-inserting it.

t On the camera, use SD memory cards that are compliant with the SD, SDHC or SDXC standards. t For details on handling SD memory cards, refer to “Cautions when using SD memory cards” (page 22).

Removing SD memory cards

After opening the slot cover and making sure that the busy lamp is not illuminated, push the SD memory card further into the main unit and then release. This releases the SD memory card from the card slot. Remove the SD memory card and close the slot cover.

Note the following points when using or storing memory cards.

f Avoid high temperature and humidity. f Avoid water droplets. f Avoid charging with electricity.

Store the SD memory card with the card still inserted into the camera and with the slot cover closed.

Performing operations on SD memory cards

To perform operations such as formatting an SD memory card, writing setting data to an SD memory card, or reading the written data, perform [FORMAT SD CARD] and [SETUP DATA (SD CARD)] in the main menu → [FILE].

If the SD memory card that was formatted in a standard other than the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards on a device other than the camera is inserted, [LOAD] or [SAVE] operation of the le cannot be performed. Format the SD memory card again.

Formatting SD memory cards

Select main menu → [FILE] → [FORMAT SD CARD], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

The conrmation screen is displayed.

Select [YES] in the confirmation screen, and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

To not format the memory card, select [NO], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

When the completion message is displayed, select [OK], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

For details on error messages, refer to “Warning/error displays in the thumbnail operation, menu operation, and USB storage mode” (page 248).

NOTE

t SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen.

For details, refer to “Formatting SD memory cards” (page 133).

t Data deleted as a result of formatting cannot be restored. Always check the data before formatting.

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Panasonic aj-px5000g operating instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Before using the camera

Setting the region of use (setting frame frequency, etc.)

Accessories

Use of the camera on a system

Accessories

Chapter 2 Description of Parts

Power supply and accessory mounting section

Audio (input) function section

Audio (output) function section

Shooting and recording/playback functions section

Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section

Time code section

Warning and status display section

Description on display window

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Setting the date/time of the internal clock

P2 card

Inserting a P2 card

Removing a P2 card

Preventing accidental erasure

P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards

P2 card recording time

CPS (Content Protection System)

How to handle data recorded on P2 cards

Basic procedures

For shooting

Standard recording

Native recording

Special recording functions

Pre-recording

Interval recording

One-shot recording

Loop recording

One-clip recording

Simultaneous recording

Hot swap recording

Recording check function

Shot mark recording function

Text memo recording function

Dual codec recording

Setting the dual codec

Recording the proxy data

Recording to the SD memory card

Checking the proxy data

Error displays about proxy data recordings

Streaming function

Setting the network connection

Using the streaming function

List of system modes and supported streaming output

List of streaming modes and resolution/frame rates

Normal and variable speed playback

Multi formats

Selecting recording signals

System modes and recording functions

List of recording settings and recording functions

Selecting video output

List of recording/playback and output formats

Adjusting the white and black balance

Adjusting the white balance

Adjusting the black balance

Setting the electronic shutter

Shutter mode

Setting the shutter mode and speed

Setting the synchro scan mode

Flash band compensation (FBC) function

Assigning functions to <USER> buttons

Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

Selecting audio input signals

Adjusting the recording levels

Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting

Locking the video signal to the external reference signal

Setting the time data

Recording and output of time codes and user bits

User bits settings

How to input user bits