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Panasonic AG-AF100P Manual
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2 CAUTION3 FCC NOTICE (USA)Declaration of Conformity CAUTION: FCC Warning: NOTIFICATION (Canada) For USA-CaliforniaOnly 4 Camera-RecorderAC Adaptor 5 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)6 Recommendation for Use of GenuinePanasonic Battery 7 Shooting in progressive modeConnecting external units Shooting techniques for different targets Nonlinear editing Adjusting the shutter speed Switching Audio Input Using scene files Saving scene files and other settings on Screen displays SD Memory Cards Clip metadata Using the Counter Charging the built-inbattery Setup menu list Setting the time code Before calling for service Basic playback operations Thumbnail screen the unit Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) Cleaning Thumbnail operations Storage Precautions Useful playback functions How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card 8 Television/Video device/MonitorHDMI cable Video cable SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Recording to and playback from SD/SDHC 1 SDXC Memory Cards (Page 35, Page 28 of Vol.2) SD/SDHC Memory Card •Images can be recorded in HD (high definition) 2 PC mode (Page 44 of Vol.2) Computer USB2.0 Send data (files) to your computer for non-linearediting, etc Micro Four Thirds (Page 9) Four Thirds (Page 9) A separately available mount adaptor (DMW MA1) is necessary 9 Lenses compatible with this camera(○: Usable, •: Some functions/features limited, —:Not usable) Lens Type AF *1 OnePush by Remote 24p *1 Tracking becomes extremely slow in slow shutter mode *2 Sounds from focus and iris operation may be recorded *4 AF tracking becomes slow in 24p mode *5 Limitations apply to the simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS 10 Precaution for use (continued)Lens attachment and detachment ■■Attaching a lens to the camera Lens detachment button Body cap Lens rear cap 3 Remove lens cap 11 ■■Detaching a lens from the camera1 Attach the lens cap 3 Attach the body cap ■■Enabling Image Stabilization Set the OIS switch of the lens to [ON] 12 Please read before use (continued)SD Memory Cards compatible with this product Card type Recording capacity Recording/playback 13 (SD speed class 4)(SD speed class 6) Cautions for usage 14 Do not use the camera-recordernear radio transmitters or high-voltageequipmentAC adaptor (battery charger) and battery Take precautions not to drop the camera when moving it Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or other volatile substances After use, remove the battery and disconnect the AC power supply cord Battery characteristics Disposing of spent batteries 15 Liquid crystal displaysDo not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun 16 Always take some trial shots before actual shootingBe sure to check and set the calendar and time zone Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings Respect copyrights Caution regarding laser beams Media that can be used in this unit Mounting the camera-recorderon a tripod 17 Note concerning illustrations in these instructionsReferences SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards Before use 18 SDHC/SDXC Memory CardsCompatibility of recorded video 20 Left side21 Right side and rear sideDescription of parts 1Handle (Page 26) 2Handle attachment screw (x2) (Page 26) 3USER3 button (Page 11 of Vol.2) 4START/STOP1 button (Page 35) 5Grip attachment screw (x2) (Page 26) 6Grip (Page 26) 7INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR3 pin) (Page 17 of Vol.2) 8INPUT 1/2 (audio input switching) switch (Page 17 of Vol.2) 9Microphone holder attachment (x2) (Page 41 of Vol.2) 10SD memory card slot and SD memory card access lamp (Pages 36 and 38) 11SLOT SELECT button (Page 36, Page 31 of Vol.2) 12DIAL SELECT button (Page 14 of Vol.2) 13SHUTR/F.RATE dial (Page 14 of Vol.2) 14Remote control sensor (rear) (Page 27) 15Tally lamp (rear) (Page 28) 16Battery compartment (Page 25) 17Battery release button (Page 25) 18Card slot cover and OPEN lever (Page 38) 19AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2) 20VIDEO OUT terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2) 21USB terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2) 22HDMI OUT terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2) 23INDEX REMOTE jack (2.5mm stereo mini jack) 24CAM REMOTE jack * FOCUS/IRIS (3.5mm mini jack) S/S (2.5mm mini jack) 25Headphone jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack) (Page 41 of Vol.2) 26SDI OUT terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2) 27Body cap (Page 10) 22 Description of parts (continued)Left side and front side 23 Remote control1EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 40 of Vol.2) 2DATE/TIME button (Page 40 of Vol.2) 3START/STOP button 4ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2) 5PLAY button (Page 28 of Vol.2) 6SEARCH buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2) 7PAUSE button (Page 28 of Vol.2) 8STILL ADV buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2) 9STOP button (Page 28 of Vol.2) 10SKIP buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2) 11OPERATION buttons 12MENU button 13PHOTO SHOT button (Page 13 of Vol.2) Description of parts Preparation Recharging 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Insert the battery Disconnect the DC cord (Battery cannot be charged if DC cord is Charging lamp [CHARGE] connected.) Insert until fully in place mark and insert fully 24 ■■Charging lamp■■If charging lamp is flashing ■■Charging time and available recording time (Approx.) Battery Voltage Charging Maximum capacity time ■■Remaining battery capacity displays Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the battery 25 Using the batteryInstallation Insert the battery until it clicks into place Removal 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check that the mode lamp is off Using the AC adaptor 1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor 2 Plug the AC power supply cord into the power outlet 3 Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until it clicks into place DC cord’s battery connector Mode lamp 3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet CAUTION: 26 1 Open the cover and adjust the length2 Close the cover Detaching the handle 1 Use a Philips-headscrewdriver and remove the two screws 2 Slide in the direction of the arrow Attaching the handle Detaching the grip Attaching the grip 27 Insert the batteryRemote control usable range 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow ① to remove the holder 2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing up Remote control sensor (Rear) 3 Return the holder to its original position •Keep the battery out of the reach of children Remote control sensor (Front) Turn on the camera: Turn off the camera: •Energy-savingmode POWER switch 29 Using the viewfinder1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that images appear in the viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Eye cup Fitting the eye cup Eye cup holder Projections 30 Viewfinder (continued)Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 27) 2 Open the LCD monitor Emphasizing outlines 1 In CAM mode, press EVF DTL button 3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see •Do not apply unnecessary force to the open LCD. This can damage the camera EVF DTL button 31 Adjusting the screen display2 Press the MENU button 3 Viewfinder adjustments LCD monitor adjustments 4 Select the desired item by tilting the Operation lever in the directions, and push the Operation lever 5 Adjust the selected item by tilting the Operation lever in the directions 6 Press MENU button to exit the menus 32 Changing backlight brightnessSelect LCD BACKLIGHT from the setup menu DISPLAY SETUP screen Select and set a value in the range of +1 to 33 5 Tilt the Operation lever in theselect YES in the CLOCK SET item on the settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON (Page 27) 6 Tilt the Operation lever in the and set to DEC 3 Select the TIME ZONE item on the settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt lever in direction) 7 Tilt the Operation lever to the direction to change to the next item, and set to 25 by tilting in the directions 4 Pushing the Operation lever twice brings up the setting screen. Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time, and push the Operation lever again 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining items 34 Setting the calendar (continued)35 Preparing for recording1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 27) 3 Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the card slot 4 Close the SD Memory Card slot cover Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) 36 Basic shooting operations (continued)SD Memory Card access lamp CAM mode/PB mode Illuminated orange: Flashing orange (slow):Accessing card Flashing green (slow): Card write-protected Illuminated green: Off: Formatting SD Memory Cards 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON. (Page 27) 4 Select YES on the conformation screen Selecting a slot 1 Press the SLOT SELECT button while recording is paused 5 Press the MENU button to finish 37 SD Memory Card recording timesSD Memory Card 38 Removing SD Memory CardMemory Card acce Protecting SD Memory Cards switch Repairing SD Memory Cards 39 Manual focusing1 Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to control focusing A (AUTO): M(MANUAL): Manual focus mode Temporarily switching to auto focus 40 Basic operations of the camera (continued)Using focus assist 1 Assign FA to any of the USER 1 – 3 buttons in the menu SW MODE screen 2 Press the button assigned FA Iris adjustments IRIS dial IRIS button 1 Press the IRIS button to switch how to adjust the aperture of lens AUTO IRIS: MANUAL IRIS: 41 Adjusting the gain1 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch. L: Light intensity adjustments Adjusting the white balance 42 White balance adjustments1 Set the shutter speed. (Page 14 of Vol.2) 4 Press the AWB button Message during adjustment AWB Ach ACTIVE Message after adjustment AWB Ach OK Message when adjustment cannot be done Using presets 1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST 2 Press the AWB button AWB Ach NG Error messages Adjustments LEVEL OVER 43 Black balance adjustmentsABB ACTIVE ABB END Auto Tracking White (ATW) White balance sensor 44 MENU buttonOperation lever – + Using the menus CAM mode (Example) PB mode (Example) Example: Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction) to set the item 45 6 Repeat steps 4 - 5 to change any other items7 Repeat steps 2 - 5 to change any other settings Initializing the menu settings To initialize the scene file Menu 46 Menu47 Menu (continued)48 [General]Supply voltage:DC 7.2 Power consumption: Recording: 12.4 W Ambient operating temperature Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) [Camera] Pickup devices Number of pixels Image size Lens Lens mount ND filter Gain settings Color temperature settings Shutter speed settings 49 Normal sensitivityHorizontal resolution 800 TV lines (standard) [Image/recording/playback] Recording Format Compression formats Recording media Recording format (Recording mode, resolution) (when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz) Transmission rate Interval recording VFR recording [Image output] SDI output HDMI terminal VIDEO terminal [Audio recording playback] Recording format Sampling frequency Encoding Compressed bit rate Dolby Digital Reference 50 Specifications (continued)[Audio input] Built-inmicrophone XLR input [AUDIO output] AUDIO output SDI HDMI Headphone Speaker [Other terminals] Camera remote terminal INDEX remote terminal TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal VIDEO terminal dual purpose USB terminal [Monitor] LCD Viewfinder wide [AC adaptor] Dimensions (W x H x D) 103 mm × 36 mm × 62 mm 52 Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union54 Read this firstAttaching/detaching the grip IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The remote control Turn on/off the camera Tally lamp Outline of operations Viewfinder Please read before use Setting the calendar Operating precautions Basic shooting operations Precaution for use Basic operations of the camera Accessories Optional accessories Using the setup menus Description of parts Setup menu structure Specifications Recharging the battery Power sources Adjusting the hand strap Attaching/detaching the handle 55 Updating the firmware56 30P mode:25P mode: Note the following when shooting in progressive mode 57 Self-portraitshootingZebra pattern ZEBRA 1 → ZEBRA ZEBRA OFF ← MARKER ON 58 Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)Marker Image level detection area Marker Image level Checking and displaying shooting status DISP/MODE CHK button PRE REC Operation to start Operation to stop (Time) Actual recording PRE REC time 2 Press the START/STOP button Relay function 59 Variable frame rate (VFR): Valid frames Camera 24P 24PN 60 Native recording2 From the OPERATION TYPE option (page 51) 3 Press the START/STOP button Standard recording 3 Press the START/STOP button 61 Use of Variable Frame Rate (VFR)Normal speed shooting for movie production Normal speed shooting for commercial/drama production Undercrank shooting Overcrank shooting 62 Shooting using the FUNCTION knob3 Press the FUNCTION knob again Press the FUNCTION knob 4 Move the FUNCTION knob up and down, and right and left 63 Optical Image StabilizerAdding effects to images BLACKFADE: WHITEFADE: Using the USER buttons Backlight compensation Color bars 64 Wave form monitor functionAdjusting the volume while shooting Adjusting the volume 65 Shot mark functionLAST CLIP function Index recording CAPTURE function 66 Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dialDIAL SELECT button SHUTR/F.RATE dial Setting the SHUTTER 1 Select the SHUTTER function with the DIAL SELECT button 2 Press the SHUTR/F.RATE dial Setting the SYNCRO SCAN 1 Select SYNCRO SCAN from the SHUTTER settings 2 Select the SYNCRO SCAN function with the DIAL SELECT button 3 Turn the SHUTR/F.RATE dial FRAME RATE setting 1 Select the FRAME RATE function with the DIAL SELECT button 67 When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz /OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAMSYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz /OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz /OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz /OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM 68 Adjusting the shutter speed (continued)Synchro scan 69 CH1 SELECT switchCH2 SELECT switch INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switches INPUT 1 switch INPUT 2 switch INPUT 1 terminal INPUT 2 terminal 2 Switch the CH2 SELECT switch to INT (R) LINE: (audio equipment is connected) MIC: (an external microphone is connected) ON: (When using the phantom microphone) 70 Switching Audio Input (continued)INPUT 1: INPUT 2: Adjusting the recording level AUDIO control knobs 71 F1:F2: FLUO F3: SPARK F4: B-STR F5: CINE F6: CINE D Changing scene file settings Example: Change the name of the scene file. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Select the scene file to be changed in the SCENE FILE MENU 3 In the setup menus, select the SCENE FILE screen 4 Tilt the Operation lever in the and select the NAME EDIT item 72 Using scene files (continued)7 After you finish setting the filename, push the Operation lever 8 Select YES on the confirmation screen 73 1 Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON2 Select the slot number for the SD memory 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu mode To read files To add titles to files 74 What the clip metadata consists ofGLOBAL CLIP ID: USER CLIP NAME: VIDEO & AUDIO: LENS: ACCESS: DEVICE: SHOOT: LOCATION: SCENARIO:∗2 NEWS 1: NEWS 2: MEMO:∗3 75 Uploading the metadata (META DATA)Loading the metadata Selecting whether to record the metadata on the SD Memory Card 1 Press the mode button and select CAM mode CARD READ: RECORD: META DATA PROP: CLIP COUNT RESET: META INIT SET: USER CLIP NAME to be recorded 76 Clip metadata (continued)Counter display 1 Press the COUNTER button 0 : 00. 00 (CAM mode only) Counter value CLIP 0 : 00 TC 12 : 34 : 56 UB 12 34 56 No display: TC preset mode ■■MASTER settings MASTER ■■SLAVE settings 3 Set the EXT TC LINK item on the setting menu TC/UB SETUP screen to SLAVE 77 Recharging the built-inbattery1 Connect the AC adaptor. (Page 25 of Vol.1) 2 Leave the camera-recorderlike this for about 4 hours Setting the time code •TC MODE •TCG •TC PRESET Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Select the TC PRESET item in the settings menu TC/UB SETUP screen 78 Charging the built-inbattery/Setting the time code (continued)4 When the screen below appears, set the time code value 5 Push the Operation lever when you have finished setting the time code 79 Setting user information2 In the setup menus, TC/UB SETUP screen, select UB PRESET 4 Set the user information 5 Push the Operation lever when you have finished setting the user information 80 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON2 Press the mode button so the PB lamp turns on For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page Play Fast forward Rewind Stop Pause 81 Basic thumbnail screen operationsPlayback To select thumbnail: To play back clips: To change the slot for playback: To play back still images: MENU EXEC ART 82 M: Shot mark83 Select the card slot for playback You can switch the SD memory card slot for84 Set playback format (PB FORMAT)1 Press the MENU button Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) 2 Set the REPEAT PLAY item in the PLAY SETUP screen to ON 3 Press the MENU button to return to the thumbnail screen 85 Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)2 Set the RESUME PLAY item in the PLAY SETUP screen to ON 4 Select a clip for playback Set skip method (SKIP MODE) 2 Select the SKIP MODE item in the PLAY SETUP screen 3 Select skip method 4 Press the MENU button to return to the thumbnail screen 86 Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL)THUMBNAIL MODE: INDICATOR: DATA DISPLAY: DATE FORMAT: 87 Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION)DELETE: INDEX: 88 Thumbnail operations (continued)CLIP PROTECT: Copying clips (COPY) 2 Insert the card you wish to copy the clip onto into the other SD card slot 3 Select COPY from OPERATION of the PB MENU 4 Select the type of data to be copied 5 Select copy method. Copying VIDEO ALL CLIPS: Copying PICTURE 6 Select start copy 89 Format card and check clip and card information (CARD FUNCTIONS)CARD FORMAT: CARD STATUS: CLIP PROPERTY: 90 1 USED SPACE :1 Clip number Thumbnail 2 FREE SPACE : Clip information START TC: START UB: DATE/TIME: TIME ZONE: DURATION: FORMAT: 91 Fast forward/rewind(or press the SEARCH buttons on the remote control) Next/previous clip 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the during playback to pause the clip (or press the PAUSE button on the remote control) 2 Tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind) or (fast forward) direction during playback (or press the SKIP buttons on the remote control) 92 Useful playback functions (continued)Frame-by-frameplayback Viewing images on a television PUSH-ENTER Remote control 1 Connect the camera-recorderto the TV set. (Page 42) 2 Start playback Adjust volume Checking the date and time Time Date Time and Date No display 93 HeadphonesEditing Playback External microphone 94 Connecting external units (continued)Computer (non-linearediting/file transfer) TV/Monitor Only the output signals from the camera are shown 95 Editing96 1 Insert the SD Memory Card, and move the POWER switch to ON2 Connect the camera to the computer with the USB connection cable 3 Select ‘PC’ 4 Perform non-linearediting on the computer 5 Turn the camera’s power off 97 Regular displays1Time code display COUNTER: CLIP: TC: UB: 2Media information display 3Media capacity display 4Recording format display (Page 51) 5Information display 98 Screen displays (continued)Microphone level automatic control display 7Marker luminance display 8Date and time display Month Day of the month Year: 2001 - 2039 Hours Minutes Seconds mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss 9Frame rate display 10Shutter speed display 11Audio level meter display (Page 18) 12Auto iris control display STD: SPOT: BACK: 13Iris display 14Zoom position display 15Focus control information display 16ND filter display 17Gain display 18AWB information display 19Marker display Optical Image Stabilizer 21Scene filename display (Page 19) 22Remaining battery capacity display 99 23Operation status display(Red) (Green): (White): INDEX Self-portraitrecording display 25Monitor audio level meter 26Safety zone 27Metadata recording information 28 Recording audio type display 29 FOCUS_BAR display 30 IRIS METER display 31AREA frame display 100 Main warning displaysCANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA CANNOT DELETE CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON CANNOT PLAY CANNOT PLAY WITH THIS BUTTON CANNOT RECORD PH MODE AND HA MODE INTO THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD THE NUMBER OF CLIPS HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT CHECK CARD CHECK USB CABLE CANNOT SET THE NUMBER OF INDEXES HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT CANNOT SET PRE-REC CARD CAPACITY TOO LOW CARD DOOR OPENED CARD ERROR PLEASE REFORMAT CARD FULL CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED DISCONNECT USB CABLE INCOMPATIBLE CARD PLEASE CHECK CARD 101 NO CARDNOW ACCESSING PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD REC STOPPED NOW WRITING REPAIR CLIP SD CARD FORMAT YES NO SET DATE AND TIME THE CLIP IS PROTECTED PLEASE CANCEL PROTECTION THE RECORDING IS STOPPED (OVER THE LIMITATION) THE TC MODE IS CHANGED TO "NDF THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED UNABLE TO FORMAT WRITE PROTECT Error displays CANNOT RECORD Displays REC WARNING SYSTEM ERROR TURN POWER OFF WARNING 102 Setting the DISPLAY itemsMODE CHK OTHER DISPLAY settings Displays (Hold down DISP DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL 103 SCENE FILE screenItem Description of settings mode SCENE (Camera) SELECT F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 OPERATION TYPE FILM CAM VIDEO CAM: REC FORMAT HA 1080/60i, HE 1080/60i PH 1080/50i, PH 1080/25P, PH 720/50P, PH 720/25P, HA 1080/50i, HE 1080/50i VFR MODE (Camera) ON: OFF: FRAME RATE 12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 SYNCRO SCAN • 60P/60i: • 30P: • 24P: •50P/50i: •25P: Menu Displays 104 Setup menu list (continued)SCENE FILE screen (continued) DETAIL LEVEL -7…0…+7 V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach Bch MASTER PED -15…0…+15 A.IRIS LEVEL -6…0…+6 DRS GAMMA HD NORM: LOW: SD NORM: HIGH: B.PRESS: CINE-LIKE KNEE AUTO MID: 105 MATRIXNORM1: NORM2: FLUO: SKIN TONE DTL B/W MODE Slot1: Slot2: NO: LOAD/SAVE LOAD: INIT SAVE: INITIALIZE: NAME EDIT YES, NO SW MODE screen FUNCTION KNOB INH: FOCUS: IRIS: YGET: FOCUS/IRIS FOCUS/YGET: 106 SW MODE screen (continued)LOW GAIN ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000 ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200 -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB MID GAIN ISO800 -6dB, -3dB,0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB HIGH GAIN ISO1600 12dB ATW Ach: Bch: PRST: IRIS DIAL (PB) DOWN OPEN UP OPEN: 107 USER1 SWFACE DETECT: FA: CAPTURE: ATW: ATW LOCK: INDEX: LAST CLIP: SPOTLIGHT: BLACKFADE: WHITEFADE: USER2 SW ATW LOCK USER3 SW WFM WAVE: VECTER: WAVE/VECTOR: S/S SW INH FACE FRAMING PRIMARY: ALL: 108 RECORDING SETUP screenPREREC ON: INTERVAL REC OFF, 1SECOND, 10SECONDS, 30SECONDS, 1MINUTE, 2MINUTES RELAY REC PH AUDIO LPCM: AC3: MIC ALC MIC GAIN1 -50dB, -60dB MIC GAIN2 109 TC/UB SETUP screenTC MODE DF: NDF: TCG FREE RUN: REC RUN TC PRESET UB PRESET EXT TC LINK MASTER: SLAVE: 110 AV IN/OUT SETUP screenSDI & HDMI OUT SEL 1080i/720P: DOWNCONV: SDI OUT SDI 24PsF SDI EDH DOWNCON SIDE CROP: LETTER BOX: SQUEEZE HP MODE LIVE: RECORDING: TEST TONE VIDEO SETUP 0%: 7.5%A: AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2: CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals CH1: CH2: 111 DISPLAY SETUP screenDETECT 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105% 100% Y GET MARKER SAFETY ZONE 90%: 4:3: 14:9: 1.85:1: 2:1: 2.35:1: GRID: CENTER FOCUS BAR REC COUNTER TOTAL: CLIP: VIDEO OUT OSD IRIS METER DATE/TIME TIME: DATE: DATE FORMAT Y-M-D: M-D-Y: D-M-Y: 112 DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued)LEVEL METER ZOOM & FOCUS OFF, NUMBER, mm/m, mm/feet CARD & BATTERY OTHER OFF, PARTIAL, ALL LCD BACKLIGHT +1, 0, - 1, - 2 +1: - 3: LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT NORMAL, MIRROR EVF MODE EVF COLOR 113 CARD FUNCTIONS screenCARD FORMAT CARD STATUS CLIP PROPERTY YES: USER FILE screen INIT: 114 META DATA screenSLOT1, SLOT2, NO RECORD USER CLIP NAME TYPE1 TYPE2: META DATA PROP COUNTER RST META INT SET OTHER FUNCTIONS screen LENS CHECK IR REMOTE TALLY LAMP FRONT: REAR: BOTH CLOCK SET 115 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)TIME ZONE +00:00 POWER SAVE LANGUAGE ENGLISH, Français, Español SYSTEM FREQ 59.94Hz: 50Hz: SYSTEM INFO LENS INFO MENU INIT 116 UPDATELENS UPDATE PLAY SETUP screen PB FORMAT 1080/60i (30P), 1080/24P, 720/60P(30P), 720/24P 1080/50i(25P), 720/50P(25P) REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY SKIP MODE CLIP & INDEX: 117 THUMBNAIL screenTHUMBNAIL SAME FORMAT: MARKER: INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY TC: UB: DATE & TIME: OPERATION screen DELETE ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips SELECT: INDEX CLIP PROTECT COPY 118 Power supplyThere’s no power Power shuts off for no apparent reason Power goes off as soon as it is turned on Battery The battery runs down quickly The battery cannot be charged The remaining battery capacity is not displayed correctly Shooting Cannot start shooting Cannot focus automatically It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when 119 RecordingCannot record even through the SD Memory Card is inserted correctly Recording stops by itself Editing Cannot read the data on the SD Memory Card Cannot perform nonlinear editing Cannot dub onto an external device Displays Something is wrong with the time code display Playback Cannot play even when press the play button Mosaic-likenoise appears when I cue or review a clip Images do not appear on the television even though I have connected the camera-recorderproperly Cannot hear any sound from the camera-recorder’s speaker 120 Before calling for service (continued)PC connection Computer does not recognize camera when USB connection cable is connected An error message appears on the computer when the disconnected Other The remote control does not work There is a rattling sound when the camera-recorder is tilted back and forth A clicking sound is heard when the power is turned on or when the PB mode is switched to the CAM mode The SD Memory Card screen appears strange cannot be used even after formatting The camera does not recognize the SD Memory Card even though it is inserted correctly The SD Memory Card is not recognized when inserted into other devices 121 ■■Some clips have been recorded using PRE REC function or VFR function■■Some clips have a recording time of less than 3 seconds 123 When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinnerCleaning the Viewfinder 124 Camera-recorderKeep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the terminals SD Memory Cards 125 Drive:PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV CLIPINF PLAYLIST STREAM ■■Concerning the handling of the camera’s metadata Reference
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2 ContentsRead this first Attaching/detaching the grip IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The remote control Recommendation for Use of Genuine Turn on/off the camera Panasonic Battery Tally lamp Outline of operations Viewfinder Please read before use Setting the calendar Operating precautions Basic shooting operations Precaution for use Basic operations of the camera Accessories Using the setup menus Description of parts Setup menu structure Specifications Recharging the battery Power sources Adjusting the hand strap Attaching/detaching the handle 4 Shooting in progressive mode5 Shooting techniques for different targets14 Adjusting the shutter speed17 Switching Audio Input19 Using scene files21 Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards22 Clip metadata23 Uploading the metadata (META DATA)Loading the metadata Selecting whether to record the metadata on the SD Memory Card 1 Press the mode button and select CAM mode 2 Press the MENU button CARD READ: RECORD: META DATA PROP: CLIP COUNT RESET: META INIT SET: USER CLIP NAME to be recorded 24 Using the Counter25 Charging the built-inbattery/Setting the time code28 Basic playback operations29 Thumbnail screen32 Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)33 Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)2 Set the RESUME PLAY item in the PLAY SETUP screen to ON 4 Select a clip for playback Set skip method (SKIP MODE) 2 Select the SKIP MODE item in the PLAY SETUP screen 3 Select skip method 4 Press the MENU button to return to the thumbnail screen 34 Thumbnail operations39 Useful playback functions40 Useful playback functions (continued)Frame-by-frameplayback Viewing images on a television PUSH-ENTER Remote control 1 Connect the camera-recorderto the TV set. (Page 42) 2 Start playback Adjust volume Checking the date and time Time Date Time and Date No display 41 Connecting external units44 Nonlinear editing45 Screen displays46 Screen displays (continued)Microphone level automatic control display 7Marker luminance display 8Date and time display Month Day of the month Year: 2001 - 2039 Hours Minutes Seconds mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss 9Frame rate display 10Shutter speed display 11Audio level meter display (Page 18) 12Auto iris control display STD: SPOT: BACK: 13Iris display 14Zoom position display 15Focus control information display 16ND filter display 17Gain display 18AWB information display 19Marker display Optical Image Stabilizer 21Scene filename display (Page 19) 22Remaining battery capacity display 47 23Operation status display(Red) (Green): (White): INDEX Self-portraitrecording display 25Monitor audio level meter 26Safety zone 27Metadata recording information 28 Recording audio type display 29 FOCUS_BAR display 30 IRIS METER display 31AREA frame display 48 Main warning displaysCANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA CANNOT DELETE CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON CANNOT PLAY CANNOT PLAY WITH THIS BUTTON CANNOT RECORD PH MODE AND HA MODE INTO THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD THE NUMBER OF CLIPS HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT CHECK CARD CHECK USB CABLE CANNOT SET THE NUMBER OF INDEXES HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT CANNOT SET PRE-REC CARD CAPACITY TOO LOW CARD DOOR OPENED CARD ERROR PLEASE REFORMAT CARD FULL CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED DISCONNECT USB CABLE INCOMPATIBLE CARD PLEASE CHECK CARD 49 NO CARDNOW ACCESSING PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD REC STOPPED NOW WRITING REPAIR CLIP SD CARD FORMAT YES NO SET DATE AND TIME THE CLIP IS PROTECTED PLEASE CANCEL PROTECTION THE RECORDING IS STOPPED (OVER THE LIMITATION) THE TC MODE IS CHANGED TO "NDF THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED UNABLE TO FORMAT WRITE PROTECT Error displays CANNOT RECORD Displays REC WARNING SYSTEM ERROR TURN POWER OFF WARNING 50 Setting the DISPLAY itemsMODE CHK OTHER DISPLAY settings Displays (Hold down DISP DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL 51 Setup menu list52 Setup menu list (continued)SCENE FILE screen (continued) DETAIL LEVEL -7…0…+7 V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach Bch MASTER PED -15…0…+15 A.IRIS LEVEL -6…0…+6 DRS GAMMA HD NORM: LOW: SD NORM: HIGH: B.PRESS: CINE-LIKE KNEE AUTO MID: 53 MATRIXNORM1: NORM2: FLUO: SKIN TONE DTL B/W MODE CARD READ Slot1: Slot2: NO: Menu CARD WRITE LOAD/SAVE LOAD: INIT SAVE: INITIALIZE: NAME EDIT YES, NO SW MODE screen FUNCTION KNOB INH: FOCUS: IRIS: YGET: FOCUS/IRIS FOCUS/YGET: 54 SW MODE screen (continued)LOW GAIN ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000 ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200 -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB MID GAIN ISO800 -6dB, -3dB,0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB HIGH GAIN ISO1600 12dB ATW Ach: Bch: PRST: IRIS DIAL (PB) DOWN OPEN UP OPEN: 55 USER1 SWFACE DETECT: FA: CAPTURE: ATW: ATW LOCK: INDEX: LAST CLIP: SPOTLIGHT: BLACKFADE: WHITEFADE: USER2 SW ATW LOCK USER3 SW WFM WAVE: VECTER: WAVE/VECTOR: S/S SW INH FACE FRAMING PRIMARY: ALL: 56 RECORDING SETUP screenPREREC ON: INTERVAL REC OFF, 1SECOND, 10SECONDS, 30SECONDS, 1MINUTE, 2MINUTES RELAY REC PH AUDIO LPCM: AC3: MIC ALC MIC GAIN1 -50dB, -60dB MIC GAIN2 57 TC/UB SETUP screenTC MODE DF: NDF: TCG FREE RUN: REC RUN TC PRESET UB PRESET EXT TC LINK MASTER: SLAVE: 58 AV IN/OUT SETUP screenSDI & HDMI OUT SEL 1080i/720P: DOWNCONV: SDI OUT SDI 24PsF SDI EDH DOWNCON SIDE CROP: LETTER BOX: SQUEEZE HP MODE LIVE: RECORDING: TEST TONE VIDEO SETUP 0%: 7.5%A: AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2: CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals CH1: CH2: 59 DISPLAY SETUP screenDETECT 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105% 100% Y GET MARKER SAFETY ZONE 90%: 4:3: 14:9: 1.85:1: 2:1: 2.35:1: GRID: CENTER FOCUS BAR REC COUNTER TOTAL: CLIP: VIDEO OUT OSD IRIS METER DATE/TIME TIME: DATE: DATE FORMAT Y-M-D: M-D-Y: D-M-Y: 60 DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued)LEVEL METER ZOOM & FOCUS OFF, NUMBER, mm/m, mm/feet CARD & BATTERY OTHER OFF, PARTIAL, ALL LCD BACKLIGHT +1, 0, - 1, - 2 +1: - 3: LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT NORMAL, MIRROR EVF MODE EVF COLOR 61 CARD FUNCTIONS screenCARD FORMAT CARD STATUS CLIP PROPERTY YES: USER FILE screen INIT: 62 META DATA screenSLOT1, SLOT2, NO RECORD USER CLIP NAME TYPE1 TYPE2: META DATA PROP COUNTER RST META INT SET OTHER FUNCTIONS screen LENS CHECK IR REMOTE TALLY LAMP FRONT: REAR: BOTH CLOCK SET 63 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)TIME ZONE +00:00 POWER SAVE LANGUAGE ENGLISH, Français, Español SYSTEM FREQ 59.94Hz: 50Hz: SYSTEM INFO LENS INFO MENU INIT 64 UPDATELENS UPDATE PLAY SETUP screen PB FORMAT 1080/60i (30P), 1080/24P, 720/60P(30P), 720/24P 1080/50i(25P), 720/50P(25P) REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY SKIP MODE CLIP & INDEX: 65 THUMBNAIL screenTHUMBNAIL SAME FORMAT: MARKER: INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY TC: UB: DATE & TIME: OPERATION screen DELETE ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips SELECT: INDEX CLIP PROTECT COPY 66 Before calling for service67 RecordingCannot record even through the SD Memory Card is inserted correctly Recording stops by itself Editing Cannot read the data on the SD Memory Card Cannot perform nonlinear editing Cannot dub onto an external device Displays Something is wrong with the time code display Playback Cannot play even when press the play button Mosaic-likenoise appears when I cue or review a clip Images do not appear on the television even though I have connected the camera-recorderproperly Cannot hear any sound from the camera-recorder’s speaker Reference 68 Before calling for service (continued)PC connection Computer does not recognize camera when USB connection cable is connected An error message appears on the computer when the disconnected Other The remote control does not work There is a rattling sound when the camera-recorder is tilted back and forth A clicking sound is heard when the power is turned on or when the PB mode is switched to the CAM mode The SD Memory Card screen appears strange cannot be used even after formatting The camera does not recognize the SD Memory Card even though it is inserted correctly The SD Memory Card is not recognized when inserted into other devices 70 Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit71 Cleaning72 Storage Precautions73 How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card
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