Panasonic AJ-PX800G User Manual

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AJ-PX800G

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

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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. 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-PX800G 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.

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.

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)

A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment

The apparatus is compliant with:

standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, and

electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4.

2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards

<1>Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables

The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus.

The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.

<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.

Video signal connecting cables Use double-shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface). Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals.

Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU. Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals.

Other connecting cables Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, such as connecting cables for IEEE1394 or USB. When connecting to the HDMI signal terminal, use multilayer shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications. When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core. If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual.

3. Performance level

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards.

However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:

1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.

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AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

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.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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 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 content displayed in the viewnder or SmartUI. f Words and phrases in < > brackets indicate design text used on this camera, such as button names.

r Reference pages

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

r Terminology

f SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “SD memory card”. f A memory card with the “P2” logo such as AJ-P2E064FG memory card (optional) is referred to as a “P2 memory card”. f A memory card with the “microP2” logo such as “AJ-P2M032AG” memory card (optional) is referred to as a “microP2 memory card”. To use, insert it

into the microP2 card adaptor AJ-P2AD1G (optional).

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 the frame frequency, etc.)

11 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 8 Shooting and recording/playback functions section 19

Shooting and recording (camera unit) 19

Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording

unit) 20

Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 22 Time code section 23 Warning and status display section 24 SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) 25

Chapter 3 Preparation 26

Power supply 27

Using batteries 27

Mounting and setting battery 27

Using external DC power supply 28

Mounting and adjusting the lens 30

Mounting the lens 30

Lens ange back adjustment 30

White shading compensation 32

Chromatic aberration compensation function (CAC) 33

Preparing for audio input 36

Using front microphone 36

When using a wireless microphone receiver 36

Using audio devices 37

Mounting accessories 38

Attaching a tripod 38

Attaching the shoulder strap 38

Attaching the rain cover 39

Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal to the external

recording start/stop switch 4 0 Setting the date/time of the internal clock 41 P2 card 42

Inserting a P2 card 42

Removing a P2 card 42

Preventing accidental erasure 43

P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards 43

P2 card recording time 43

CPS (Content Protection System) 44

How to handle data recorded on P2 cards 45

Tally lamp 46

Chapter 4 Shooting 47

Basic procedures 48

Preparation 4 8

For shooting 49

Standard recording 50

Native recording 50

Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording 5 0

Adjustable settings when shooting 52

Focus assist function 52

Level gauge function 53

Adjusting the white and black balance 54

Adjusting the white balance 54

Adjusting the black balance 55

Setting the electronic shutter 57

Setting the shutter mode and speed 57

Setting the synchro scan mode 58

Flash band compensation (FBC) function 59

Setting the ash band compensation function 59

Assigning functions to USER buttons 60

Selectable functions 60

Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels 61

Selecting audio input signals 61 Adjusting the recording level 6 1 Selecting the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function 61

Adjusting image quality 62

Detail function 62 Skin tone function 62 RB gain control function 63 Chroma setting function 63 Matrix function 63 Color correction function 64 Black control function 6 4 Gamma function 64 Knee function 64 High color function 65 White clip function 65

Special recording functions 6 6

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

Multi formats 71

Selecting recording signals 71 System modes and recording functions 7 1 List of recording settings and recording functions 74 Selecting video output 74 Recording/playback and output format list 7 5

Dual codec recording 77

Dual codec recording setting 77 Recording the proxy data 7 8 Recording to the SD memory card 78 Checking the proxy data 79 Error displays about proxy data recordings 80

Streaming function 81

Setting the network connection 8 1 Using the streaming function 81 List of system modes and supported streaming output 81 List of streaming modes and resolution/frame rates 82

Handling setting data 8 3

Setting data le conguration 83 Handling SD memory cards 83 Performing operations on SD memory cards 84 How to use user data 8 4 How to use scene le data 85 How to restore the scene le or menu setting status to the

factory settings 8 6

Saving to an SD memory card and loading saved data 86

Selection of external reference signal and generator lock

setting 88

Locking the video signal to the external reference signal 88

Setting the time data 89

Denition of time data 89 Recording of time codes and user bits 89 User bits settings 9 2 How to input user bits 93 Setting the time code 94 Externally locking the time code 95 Supplying the time code externally 96 Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output 97 Setting and displaying the counter 9 7

Convenient shooting functions 98

Scan reverse shooting 98 Zebra patterns display 98 Displaying the center marker 98 Displaying the safety zone marker 9 8 Displaying frame marker 99 Checking and displaying the shooting status 99 Changing image size 99 Dynamic range stretcher function 99 Backlight compensation 99 Color bars 99 Waveform monitor function 99

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Contents

Chapter 5 Playback 100

Normal and variable speed playback 101 Thumbnail operations 102

Thumbnail operation overview 102

Thumbnail screen 102

Selecting thumbnails 104

Setting thumbnail screen display 105

Changing thumbnails 106

Shot mark 106

Text memo 107

Deleting clips 108

Restoring clips 108

Reconnecting incomplete clips 108

Copying clips 109

Setting clip metadata 109

Formatting a P2 card 111

Formatting SD memory cards 111

Properties 11 2

Chapter 6 Menu Operations 117

Setting menu structure 118

Menu types and how to open them 11 8

Main menu structure 118

Setting menu display 119

Setting menu basic operations 119

Setting [USER MENU] 120

Setting menu initialization 120

Menu list 121

[SCENE FILE] 121

[SYSTEM MODE]

[USER SW] 127

[SW MODE] 127

[RECORDING SETUP] 128

[CLIP] 130

[AUDIO SETUP] 132

[IN/OUT SEL] 134

[NETWORK SETUP] 134

[DISPLAY SETUP] 137

[BATTERY SETUP] 139

[CARD FUNCTIONS] 141

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] 141

[MAINTENANCE] 142

[DIAGNOSTIC] 142

[USER MENU SEL] 142

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[OPTION MENU] list 143

[AREA SETTING] 143

[AWB PRE CONTROL] 143

[ENG SECURITY] 143

Chapter 7 SmartUI operation 144

SmartUI basic operations 145

Buttons used with SmartUI 145

Initializing SmartUI menu items 145

SmartUI menu structure 146 SmartUI menu operation overview 147 SmartUI menu list 148

[CAMERA] screen 148

[AUDIO] screen 148

[SETUP] screen 150

Chapter 8 Display 153

Screen status display 154

Conguration of status display on screen 154

Selecting display items on screen 154

Screen display 154

Checking and displaying the shooting status 158

Mode check display 159

Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices 161

Connecting to video equipment/monitor 162

Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) 173

Switch functionality in remote control mode 173 Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 173

Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) 174

Switch functionality in remote control mode 174 Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 174 Remote control unit connected to the camera 174

Connecting to P2 ROP application 176

Switch functionality in remote control mode 176 Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 176

Chapter 10 Network Connection 177

Network connection 178

Available functions 178 Operating environment 178

Preparing for connection 179

For wireless module AJ-WM30 179 For wireless module other than AJ-WM30 180 For wired LAN 181

Network settings 182

Wireless LAN settings 182 4G/LTE setting 184 Wired LAN settings 184

Network function 186

P2 browser function settings 186 P2 playlist edit function setting 187 Setting for connection with P2 ROP application 187 Setting for connection with remote operation panel

(AK-HRP200G)

Connection settings for the streaming function 188

Using FTP client function 190

FTP client function setting 190 FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen) 191 Deleting clips on the FTP server 192 Viewing information of clips on FTP server 193 Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy) 193 Writing back from an FTP server to a P2 card (copy) 193 Transferring from an SD memory card to an FTP server

(export) 194

Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card

(import) 194

Rec during upload function 195

Transferring recorded clips automatically (automatic transfer

mode) 195

Transferring selected clips automatically (manual selection

mode) 195

Displaying the upload list 196

Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection 198

Inspections before shooting 199

Preparing to inspect 199 Inspecting the camera unit 199 Inspecting the memory recording functions 199

Maintenance 202

Charging the built-in battery 202

Warning system 203

Cases indicated by error codes 203 Cases indicated by error messages 203

Updating the camera rmware 207

Chapter 12 Additional Functions from the

Optional Board 208

HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) 209

Chapter 13 Specication 210

Specications 2 11

Dimensions 2 11 Specications 21 1

Details of the connector signals 215 Index 218

Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal 163

Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode 163

Connecting to external devices in USB host mode 163

Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) 171

Switch functionality in remote control mode 171

Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 171

Remote control mode menu operations 171

Remote control unit connected to the camera 171

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Chapter 1 Overview

Before using the camera, read this chapter.

Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera

Before using the camera

r Caution regarding laser beams

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

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

r Note the following points.

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

normally.

f Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of the camera or the P2 cards used, we will not assume liability for such failure. f Set up or check the calendar and time zone before recording. (page 41) These settings have an effect on the management and playback order of

recorded contents.

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

Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the camera or a computer will merely change the le management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data stored in their memory cards.

r 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 MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE.

For details (These details are originally provided in English.) 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 the frame frequency, etc.)

Setting the region of use (setting the 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 button (or cursor buttons `/{) to select the region of use from [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 region of use once, this screen will not be displayed when subsequently turning the power on. To change the region of use, perform [OPTION MENU] → [AREA SETTING].

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 than 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]

[REC FORMAT] [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I100/50i]

[CAMERA MODE] [60i] [60i] [60i] [50i]

[SETUP] [7.5%A] [7.5%A] [0%] [0%]

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

[REC META DATA] →

[LANGUAGE]*

M/D/Y indication*

[TIME ZONE]

*1 For details, refer to “Setting metadata display language” (page 111). *2 Does not included in the menu item. Each character indicates the following: M: Month, D: Day, Y: Year

[ENGLISH] [ENGLISH] [JAPANESE] [ENGLISH]

M/D/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D D/M/Y

+0:00 +0:00 +9:00 +0:00

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Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories

Accessories

Shoulder strap (page 38)

Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 16)

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

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

Part name Part No. Remark

Electronic HD color viewnder AG-CVF10G/AG-CVF15G/AJ-HVF21KG —

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

Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON “Mounting and adjusting the lens” (page 30)

Battery

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

*1 A battery holder is provided as standard on the body. *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/

Expanded conguration devices

You can also use the following devices 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 179)

HD/SD SDI input board AG-YA600G “HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G)” (page 209)

LCD monitor BT-LH80W/BT-LH900, etc. —

Storage device — —

UniSlot wireless microphone receiver — —

External DC power supply — “Using external DC power supply” (page 28)

AJ-MC700P/AG-MC200G “Using front microphone” (page 36)

HYTRON140* DIONIC HC* V-mount type battery plate

f ENDURA E-10

Visit the support desk at the website*2 “P2 card” (page 42)

“Mounting and setting battery” (page 27)

“Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G)” (page 171)

“Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G)” (page 173)

“Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G)” (page 174)

Accessories

Part name Part No. Remark

Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 —

Microphone holder AJ-MH800G “Using front microphone” (page 36)

Rain cover SHAN-RC700 “Attaching the rain cover” (page 39)

Tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 “Attaching a tripod” (page 38)

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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 [HOME] screen of the SmartUI are also described.

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

Power supply and accessory mounting section

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1 <POWER> switch (page 48)

Switch on/off the power.

2 Battery release lever (page 27)

Pull this battery release lever down to release the battery.

3 Battery holder (page 27)

Mount the Anton/Bauer battery.

4 Light control switch (page 27)

5 <DC IN> terminal (page 28)

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

6 <DC OUT> terminal (page 40)

This is the DC 12 V output terminal. It provides a maximum current of 1.5 A.

NOTE

t When connecting external equipment to this terminal, rst fully check the polarities of the connection. Failure to do so may result in a malfunction.

7 <REMOTE> terminal (pages 171, 173)

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 171). 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 173).

8 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.

9 Cable holders

Used for clamping the light and microphone cables in place.

10 Accessory mounting holes

Attach accessories. Use only for the purpose of 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)

11 Shoulder strap attachment tting (page 38)

Attach the shoulder strap.

12 Light shoe

Attach the video light. Mounting hole size

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

13 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. Tighten the ring to clamp the viewnder in place after adjusting the viewnder.

14 <VF> terminal

Attach the viewnder AG-CVF15G (optional), etc.

15 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp (page 30)

Used for securing the lens and microphone cables.

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

16 <LENS> terminal (page 30)

Connect the lens connection cable. For a detailed description of the lens used, refer to the Operating Instructions for the lens.

17 Tripod mount (page 38)

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

18 Lens mount (2/3 type bayonet) (page 30)

Mount the lens.

19 Lens lever (page 30)

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

20 Mount cap (page 30)

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

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

Audio (input) function section

1 <MIC IN> terminal (page 36)

Connect the microphone (optional).

f The phantom microphone can also be used. To use this, set [ON] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [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.

2 <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial (page 61)

Adjust the recording level of audio channels 1 to 4.

f Setting the audio level adjustment method to [MANU] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI allows you to adjust the audio level of the voice

channel using this dial.

f You can use the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [FRONT VR CH1], [FRONT VR CH2], [FRONT VR CH3], and

[FRONT VR CH4] to set the controls so that this operation can be done from any input terminal.

3 <AUDIO IN CH1/3>, <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal (page 37)

Connect the audio equipment or the microphone.

4 <LINE>/<MIC> switch (pages 37, 200)

Switch audio input signals connected to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3>/<AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal.

<LINE>: Select when audio equipment is connected by the line input. <MIC>: Select when the external microphone is connected.

5 Microphone input power switch (page 200)

Switch to supply power to the microphones connected to <AUDIO IN CH1/3> and <AUDIO IN CH2/4> 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.

6 Wireless slot (page 36)

Mount the UniSlot wireless microphone receiver (optional).

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

Audio (output) function section

1 4

1 <MONITOR> dial

Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones.

2 Internal speaker

During recording, EE audio can be monitored, and during playback, playback audio can be monitored. Audio from the speaker automatically disappears when earphones are connected to the <PHONES> terminal.

3 <PHONES> terminal

This is the connecting terminal for audio monitor earphones (stereo mini-jack).

4 <AUDIO OUT> terminal(page 148)

Output audio signals recorded on audio channel 1/2 or 3/4.

f Select the output signal on the [AUD03:MONI] screen of SmartUI.

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

Shooting and recording/playback functions section

Shooting and recording (camera unit)

2 5 6 7 8 93 4

1 <ND FILTER> dial (page 49)

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

<1><CLEAR>: Does not use the ND lter. <2><1/4ND>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/4. <3><1/16ND>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/16. <4><1/64ND>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/64.

2 <SHUTTER> switch (page 57)

This is the electronic shutter switch.

<OFF>: Disables the electronic shutter. <ON>: Enables the electronic shutter. <SEL>: Changes the speed of the electronic shutter.

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

3 <AUTO W/B BAL> switch (page 54)

<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,

white balance is adjusted in several seconds and the adjusted value is stored in memory. When the <WHITE BAL> switch is at the <PRST> position, the value can be changed to the preset color temperature and user-specied variable value by setting the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side, and setting it once again towards the <AWB> side while the color temperature is displayed.

<ABB>: Adjusts black balance automatically.

4 USER (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2> button) (page 60)

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

5 <DISP/MODE CHK> switch (page 99)

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

f Push this towards the <OFF> side to clear all displays except viewnder operation status and frame displays such as the area display, and the

counter, marker, and safety zone displays.

f Push this towards the <CHK> side to display in the viewnder the setting status for all shooting functions, the list of functions assigned to the

USER button, etc. while on stand-by or while shooting. Pushing it to the <CHK> side again while information is displayed switches the display to the next information page. The mode check information display disappears after approximately three seconds.

6 <GAIN> switch (page 54)

Switch the video amplier gain according to the brightness of the subject to shoot.

f The gain settings for the <L>/<M>/<H> positions can be changed using main menu → [SW MODE] → [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN], and [HIGH GAIN]. f Factory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB.

7 <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch

Select the video signals output to the memory, viewnder and video monitor from the camera unit. <CAM>/<ON>: Video captured with 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. <CAM>/<OFF>: 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 menu operations. <BARS>/<OFF>: Color bars signal is output. The auto knee function is not activated.

NOTE

t Auto knee function

When you adjust the levels to shoot people or scenery, etc. against a strongly lit background, the background will be totally whited out, and buildings and scenery in the background will be 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.

- When shooting people in a vehicle or building as well as the background visible through a window at the same time.

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

- The subject is a high-contrast scene.

8 <WHITE BAL> switch (pages 54, 55)

Select the method for adjustment of the white balance. <PRST>: Set the switch to this position when you have no time or are otherwise unable to adjust the white balance.

f The factory setting is 3200 K. f The color temperature can be changed successively to 3200 K, 5600 K, and the user-specied variable value by setting the main menu → [SW

MODE] → [W.BAL PRESET], or by pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side, and pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side again while the color temperature is displayed. The variable value can be set with the jog dial button. (page 55)

<A>/<B>: Pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side adjusts the white balance automatically and saves the adjusted value to <A> or <B>.

f Selecting [Bch] from the main menu → [SW MODE] → [ATW] allows you to assign auto tracking white balance (ATW) function to <B>. (page 55)

9 Focal plane index <

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

Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording unit)

7 8

1 2

THUMBNAIL

EXIT

CANCEL BOTTOM

LIGHT

CAM

AUDIO

SETUP

HOME

22 21 20 19

SHIFT

-10

-18

-20

-30

SET

TOP

MULTI SEL

HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL

TC NDF SLAVE P -REC

MEDIA

CH1

109

12 13 14

CH2

BATT

/REW STOP FF/ PLAY/PAUSE

KEY LOCK

16 17

1 <REC> button (page 49)

Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side.

2 <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal (page 75)

This is the output terminal for SDI signals.

f Attaching the HD/SD SDI input board AG-YA600G (optional) allows you to input the SDI signal. (page 209)

3 <MON OUT> terminal (page 75)

This is the output terminal of the video monitor. Video independent from the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal can be output. Also, you can select the HD SDI signal, the SD SDI signal that you down-converted, or the VBS signal on the [SET02:MON/HDMI FORMAT] screen of SmartUI. Crossconversion and up-conversion are not supported.

4 <LAN> terminal (page 181)

Connect the LAN cable.

NOTE

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

5 <USB2.0> terminal (sub-host) (pages 179, 180)

Mount the wireless module AJ-WM30 (optional). Or, attach the USB 2.0 extension cable connecting the body and the 4G/LTE USB modem (optional).

6 <FOCUS ASSIST> button (page 52)

Switch on/off the focus assist function.

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

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

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NOTE

t Do not remove or insert the card while the lamp is lit. Doing so may damage the SD memory card.

8 SD memory card slot (page 83)

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

9 P2 memory card access LED (page 43)

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

10 P2 memory card slot (page 42)

11 <MONITOR SEL> button

Switch the audio channel that is output to the speaker, the <PHONES> terminal, and the <AUDIO OUT> terminal to [CH1/2] or [CH3/4] each time you press the button. The channel display of the audio channel level meter is switched together. When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.

12 <FF/)> button

Press this button during a pause to perform fast playback. Press this button during playback to perform 4x speed playback. If it is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at the start point of the next clip (cued state). When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.

13 <STOP> button

Press this button to stop playback. Press this button when you stop interval recording or one-shot recording, or when you end combining to the clip of one-clip recording. When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.

14 <%/REW> button

Press this button during a pause to perform fast-reverse playback. Press this button during playback to perform 4x speed reverse playback. If it is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at its start point (cued state). When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.

15 <KEY LOCK> switch (page 145)

Disable button operations related to SmartUI and thumbnail operations. However, <LIGHT> button operation is available.

16 <USB2.0> terminal (device) (page 163)

17 <USB2.0> terminal (host) (page 163)

Connect the USB 2.0 cable. Setting to [ON] using main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE] allows you to transfer data using USB 2.0. In this state, recording/playback and clip operations on the camera are limited.

18 <PLAY/PAUSE> button

Press this button to view playback image. Press it during playback to pause playback. When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.

19 <HOME> button (page 145)

Display the [HOME] screen on SmartUI.

20 <SETUP> button (page 150)

Display the [SETUP] screen on SmartUI.

21 <AUDIO> button (page 148)

Display the [AUDIO] screen on SmartUI.

22 <CAM> button (page 148)

Display the [CAMERA] screen on SmartUI.

23 <LIGHT> button

Control lighting of SmartUI. Each press turns the light of the SmartUI on and off.

24 <HDMI> terminal (page 75)

This is the output terminal of the video for monitor.

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

Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section

1 Jog dial button (page 119)

f When the setting menu is displayed, navigate through the setting menu pages to select and set items. Turning the jog dial button toward the bottom

moves the cursor toward the bottom. Turning it toward the top moves the cursor toward the top. Press the jog dial button to x the settings.

f When the setting menu is not displayed, the following operation allows you to adjust the synchro scan speed. Press the <SHUTTER> switch from

the <ON> position towards the <SEL> side several times to display the shutter speed in highlight and adjust using the jog dial button in synchro scan mode. (page 58)

2 <MENU> button (page 119)

Press this button to display [USER MENU]. Press this button for 3 seconds or more to display the main menu. Press it again to return to the original image. During recording, button operation is disabled. This button functions in the same way as the <THUMBNAIL MENU> button.

3 <THUMBNAIL> button (page 102)

Press the button to display the thumbnail screen on the viewnder and the monitor screen connected to the camera. Button operations are disabled during recording and playback.

4 <EXIT>/<CANCEL> buttons (pages 104, 119)

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

5 Cursor/<SET> button (pages 104, 119)

Operate the setting menu and thumbnails. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square button in the center is the <SET> button.

6 <THUMBNAIL MENU> button

Press this button to display [USER MENU]. Press this button for three seconds or more to display the main menu. Press it again to return to the original image. During recording, button operation is disabled. This button functions in the same way as the <MENU> button.

NOTE

t Use the cursor/<SET> button and the <EXIT>/<CANCEL> buttons to select thumbnails or operate menus. (page 104)

7 <SHIFT> button (pages 104, 119)

Use this button while using other buttons at the same time. Operations with the <SHIFT> button held down are displayed in orange at the bottom of each button.

f Press the cursor button (`/{) while holding down the <SHIFT> button.

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

f Press the <SET> button while holding down the <SHIFT> button

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

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

This works as the cancelation function.

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Time code section

1 2

Chapter 2 Description of parts — Time code section

543

1 2

THUMBNAIL

SET

-10

-18

-20

-30

TOP SHIFT

LIGHT

CAM

AUDIO

SETUP

HOME

HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL

TC NDF SLABE P -REC

MEDIA

CH1

CH2

BATT

/REW STOP FF/ PLAY/PAUSE

KEY LOCK

1 <GENLOCK IN> terminal (pages 95, 95)

Input reference signal terminal when the genlock is on the camera unit or when externally locking the time code.

NOTE

t Supply Y signal of HD or composite signals as the input signal. However, the sub-carrier of the composite signal on the camera cannot be

externally locked.

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

This is the input/output terminal for time code.

f Switch input/output using the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [TC IN/OUT SEL]. f Input the reference time code to this terminal when the time code is locked. f 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.

(page 96)

3 <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 again to release retained state. This function is used to learn the time code or counter value of a particular recorded scene. When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.

4 <COUNTER> button (page 93)

Each press of the button displays the counter value, time code, user bits, and VITC user bits information on the viewnder. When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.

5 <RESET> button

Reset the counter value of the time code display. When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.

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Chapter 2 Description of parts — Warning and status display section

Warning and status display section

431

1 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.

2 Rear tally lamp

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

3 Back tally switch

Controls the operation of the battery tally lamp and rear tally lamp.

<ON>: Enables the back tally lamp and the rear tally lamp. <OFF>: Disables the back tally lamp and the rear tally lamp.

4 <WARNING> lamp (page 203)

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

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Chapter 2 Description of parts — SmartUI display ([HOME] screen)

SmartUI display ([HOME] screen)

TCG NDF SLAVE P -REC

1 Media remaining space indicator bar

Displays the remaining free space in the P2 card using a 7-segment display. Each segment is equivalent to three minutes, and the decreasing P2 card remaining time is indicated by the segments going out one segment at a 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.

3 Audio channel level meter

One segment indicates 2 dB increment, with the smallest indication being −34 dB and the [OVER] indication displayed by r at the topmost position. Each time you press the <MONITOR SEL> button, it switches between [CH1]/[CH2], stereo, [CH3]/[CH4], and the channel display of the level meter is switched along with it. (page 148) Channels output to the monitor audio are displayed in white dropout. When the stereo is selected, both channels are displayed in white dropout.

4 Time code indications

Each time you press the <COUNTER> button, the display changes in the order of [COUNTER]/[CLIP] → [TCG[R]] → [UBG[R]] → [VUBG[R]] → [COUNTER]/[CLIP] (not displayed in viewnder)* → [COUNTER]/[CLIP].

* The time code on the viewnder is not displayed.

[COUNTER]/[CLIP]: Displays the counter in hours:minutes:seconds. When [TOTAL] is selected from the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [REC COUNTER], [COUNTER] is displayed. When [CLIP] is selected, [CLIP] is displayed.

[TCG[R]]: Displays the time code value in hours:minutes:seconds:frame. [UBG[R]]: Displays the user bits value. [VUBG[R]]: Displays the user bits value of VITC. [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. [HOLD]: Indicates when the time code generator/reader value is held. [F-RUN]: Indicates when the time code is set to advance continuously regardless of the recording operation. [R-RUN]: Indicates when the time code is set to advance only during recording. [SLAVE]: Indicates when the time code is externally locked.

5 Recording mode display

[REC]: Standard recording [P-REC]: Pre-recording [i-REC]: Interval recording [L-REC]: Loop recording [S-REC]: Simultaneous recording

6 Status information

Audio level display: Indicates whether audio [CH1]/[CH3] or [CH2]/[CH4] audio volume and audio level are in auto adjustment mode. In the auto

adjustment mode, [A] is displayed.

Audio input: Indicates audio [CH1], [CH2], [CH3], and [CH4] input settings. When USB connected: Indicates when the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE] is set to [ON] and the device selected using [USB

MODE SELECT] is connected.

f In the USB host mode: [USB STORAGE CONNECTED]/[USB STORAGE DISCONNECTED] f In the USB device mode: [USB DEVICE CONNECTED]/[USB DEVICE DISCONNECTED]

Error, card warning display: Indicates the error code when something has caused an error in the camera.

MEDIA

BATT

CH1

CH2

1 2

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Chapter 3 Preparation

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

Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply

Power supply

A battery or external DC power supply can be used as the camera’s power supply.

Using batteries

Connection of the following batteries to the camera has been veried.

r Anton/Bauer batteries

HYTRON140

DIONIC HC

r IDX batteries

ENDURA10

r PAG batteries

PAG L96e

NOTE

t Other batteries can be used by changing [BATTERY SELECT] using the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP]. Use of batteries that are already veried

as connectable to the camera is recommended.

t Before you use a battery, charge it with a battery charger. (For details on charging, refer to each operation instructions.)

Mounting and setting battery

Using Anton/Bauer batteries

Power supply output terminal for lighting

Anton/Bauer batteries

Light control switch

Mount the Anton/Bauer battery.

Insert the battery terminal and slide in the direction of the arrow.

Set the battery type.

Select the type of battery from the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP] → [BATTERY SELECT]. For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 119).

NOTE

t The Anton/Bauer battery holder includes both a power supply output terminal for lighting and a light control switch, which are convenient when

installing light. Contact Anton/Bauer, Inc. for details on lighting systems.

t To remove the battery, keep the release lever of the battery holder completely down, slide the battery in the opposite direction of when you mounted it.

Release lever

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Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply

Using V-mount type batteries

Mount the V-mount type battery plate. As shown in the gure, insert and slide in the direction of the arrow.

Release lever

Mount the V-mount type battery plate.

Slide in the direction of the arrow.

Set the battery type.

f Select the type of battery from the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP] → [BATTERY SELECT].

NOTE

t Contact your dealer for information about the V-mount type battery plate. t When the V-mount type battery plate is used, % (percent) is not displayed even if batteries with a battery level indicator function are used. t When removing the plate, remove by sliding the release lever. t When using a battery that is not in the [BATTERY SELECT] item, set [TYPE A], [TYPE B], or [TYPE C], and set each item according to the

characteristics of the battery. For details, refer to [BATTERY SETUP] (page 139).

Using external DC power supply

DC cable

<DC IN> terminal

Connect the <DC IN> terminal of the camera to the external DC power supply.

Turn on the <POWER> switch of the external DC power supply (if the external DC power supply has a <POWER> switch).

Turn the camera’s <POWER> switch to <ON>.

r External DC power supply

Connect after making sure that the output voltage of the external DC power supply is compatible with the rated voltage of the camera. Select an output amperage for the external DC power supply with a margin above the total amperage of the connected devices. The total amperage of connected devices can be calculated with the following formula. Total power consumption ÷ voltage When the power of the camera is turned on, inrush current is generated. Insufcient power supply when turning on the power may cause a malfunction. We recommend that you use an external DC power supply that can assure double the capacity of the total power consumption of the camera and connected devices that are turned on by interlock when the power of the camera is turned on (such as lenses, wireless microphone receivers). For the DC cable, use a dual-core shielded cord of AWG18 (nominal cross section area 0.824 mm

) or thicker.

External DC power supply

f Make sure of the pin alignment of the DC output terminal of the external DC power supply and the camera <DC IN> terminal, and connect the polarity

correctly. If the +12 V power supply is mistakenly connected to the GND terminal, it may cause re or malfunction.

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Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply

DC IN

1 GND

2 NC

3 NC

Manufacturer Parts No.: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.)

NOTE

t When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, the power supply from the external DC power supply has priority. The battery

may be removed while using the external DC power supply.

t When using an external DC power supply, be sure to turn the camera’s <POWER> switch to <ON> after turning on the <POWER> switch of the

external DC power supply. If the operations are performed in reverse, the camera may malfunction because the external DC power supply output voltage rises too slowly.

t When power is supplied from the <DC IN> terminal, the light circuit does not function. The light circuit can be used only when power is supplied from

the Anton/Bauer battery plate.

t When connecting the battery to the <DC IN> terminal, set the type of battery using the main menu → [BATTERY SETUP] → [EXT DC IN SELECT]. In

this case, the remaining battery level is not displayed with % even when the battery has the battery level indicator function.

Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038

+12 V

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Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens

Mounting and adjusting the lens

Mounting the lens

Mount cap

Lens lever

Fig. 1

Mark

Fig. 2

Cable clamp

<LENS> terminal

Fig. 3

Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1)

Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens to mount the lens. (Fig. 2)

Lower the lens lever to firmly clamp the lens. (Fig. 3)

Secure the cable through the cable clamp and connect it to the <LENS> terminal. (Fig. 4)

Perform lens flange back adjustments.

For details, refer to “Lens ange back adjustment” (page 30).

NOTE

t For handling the lens, refer to the lens operating instructions. t For details on the current from the <LENS> terminal, refer to “Details of the connector signals” (page 215). t When the lens is removed, install the mount cap to protect the device.

Fig. 4

Lens ange back adjustment

If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the lens ange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface).

Once adjusted, the lens ange back does not need to be readjusted until the lens is changed.

NOTE

t Refer to the lens operating instructions for guidance on adjustment methods and positions of lens parts.

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