Panasonic aj-px5000g operating instructions

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

ENGLISH

VQT5E21A-6(E)

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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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EU

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

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>.

1

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

2

dial button (or <SET> button).

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

3

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

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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

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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/

2

2

2

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)

1

1

“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

19

9

10

16

17 18 10

19
20

2

3

11

22

4 5 6 7 8 1

1 <POWER> switch (page 35)

Switch used to turn on/off the power.

NOTE

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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

21

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

<CH1/2> <CH3/4>

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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.

<B> <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 <B>
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

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

(<6300 K>)

<B> (<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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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>

<MCK/MCL>

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.

<CAM>/<ON>

<CAM>/<OFF>

<BARS>/<OFF>

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)

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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>/<B>

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 <B> 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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].

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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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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.

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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

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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
2

r P2 card, battery charge level, audio level display

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)

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5

7

6

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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Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Description on display window

[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

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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>.

1

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

2

window.

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

Set the <TCG> switch to <SET>.

3

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

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{).

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.

5

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

6

Set the <TCG> switch to <SET>.

7

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

8

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.

9

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

10

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

11

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

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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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