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Panasonic AG-3DP1G Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording, Selecting Recording Signals, List of Recording Formats and Functions

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for RecordingSelecting Recording Signals

This camera records HD (1080i, 720P) signals using AVC-Intra codec.

It provides a variety of capture frame rates and recording frame rates (native recording) to suit specific applications. Select recording and recording signal in the setting menus listed below.

Screen	Setting menu	Setting
		Selects the signal format from among 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98PsF,
	SYSTEM MODE	1080/50i, 720/59.94P, and 720/50P.
	SYSTEM MODE	To change this setting, wait until TURN POWER OFF appears before

		turning the power off and then turn it back on again.
SYSTEM SETUP screen	REC FORMAT	Selects AVC-I 100 or AVC-I 50 codec. For each of 1080 or 720 system,
	REC FORMAT	60i, 60P, 30PN, 24PN, 50i, 50P and 25PN can be selected.
		60i, 60P, 30PN, 24PN, 50i, 50P and 25PN can be selected.
		Selects 3D or 2D LL recording mode.
	REC MODE	To change this setting, wait until TURN POWER OFF appears before
		turning the power off and then turn it back on again.
		Setting this function to ON in 720P mode starts variable frame rate capture
	VFR	which records at the frame rate set in the FRAME RATE option.
SCENE FILE screen		For details, refer to [Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording] (page 37).
	FRAME RATE	When the VFR option is set to ON, select the frame rate for variable frame
	FRAME RATE	rate recording.
		rate recording.

NOTE

Changing the menu options SYSTEM MODE and REC FORMAT may distort video and audio, but this is not a malfunction.

List of Recording Formats and Functions

The table below lists the recording formats and recording functions that the camera supports.

	Operation mode	REC FUNCTION	REC FORMAT (menu)	VFR (menu)	SHOT MARK
		(menu)

	Interval recording	INTERVAL	AVC-I 100/60i, 60P, 50i, 50P	Disabled	Disabled
			(AVC-I 50/60i, 60P, 50i, 50P) only

	Native VFR		AVC-I 100/24PN, 30PN, 25PN	ON	Enabled
	Native recording
			(AVC-I 50/24PN, 30PN, 25PN)	OFF	Enabled
	(VFR OFF)
		NORMAL
	Standard VFR		Other than AVC-I 100/24PN, 30PN, 25PN	ON	Enabled

	Normal recording
			(AVC-I 50/24PN, 30PN, 25PN)	OFF	Enabled
	(VFR OFF)

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Contents

Page WARNING: CAUTION: 3D image shooting/viewing FCC NOTICE (USA) FCC Warning: NOTIFICATION (Canada) TO REMOVE BATTERY Page Precautions for Use Caution regarding laser beams PLEASE NOTE: Disposing and transferring ownership of memory card devices Information on software for this product Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Chapter 5 Preparation Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Chapter 7 Menu Operations Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 Specifications Overview Camera Unit Features Recording and Playback Features Setting for Your Area (Color TV Standard Setting) System Conﬁguration Standard Accessories Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Audio (input) Function Section Audio (output) Function Section Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section Page Page Page Page Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section Time Code Section Warning and Status Display Functions LCD Monitor Viewfnder Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock Page P2 Cards To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Recording Times Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards Handling P2 Card Recording Basic Procedures Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion 6, 7 4 Normal Recording 2D LL Recording Switching over to the 3D recording mode Native Recording Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Using VFR Recording Function Shooting at standard speed for producing commercials and TV programs Undercranking effects Overcranking effects Frame rate settings Special Recording Modes Interval Recording (INTERVAL REC) REC CHECK Function Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function To add shot marks Normal and Variable Speed Playback Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Recording Signals List of Recording Formats and Functions Selecting Video Output List of Recording, Playback and Output Formats Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance When you have no time to adjust the white balance When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted LCD monitor/viewfinder displays related to white balance Adjusting the Black Balance a b Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed Placing the Camera-recorderin SYNCHRO SCAN Mode Range of variation in each mode Assigning Functions to USER Buttons Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels Selecting Audio Input Signals c d e b Adjusting Recording Levels Selecting Function for the F. AUDIO LEVEL Control CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels Adjustments and Settings for 3D Recording Page What is convergence point adjustment 3D Assist Function a b c ”Convergence in Green” display ”Z Waveform” display ”Parallax Alert” display Adjustment between Two Lenses Page Setting Time Data Recording Time Codes and User Bits Setting User Bits Entering the User Bits d c Retaining the user bits Frame rate information recorded in user bits Setting the Time Code Time code function during battery replacement VFR (variable frame rate) time code Externally Locking the Time Code Cautions in switching the power source from battery to external power supply External synchronisation of the camera when the time code is externally locked Counter Setting and Display LCD Monitor/Viewfnder Screen Status Displays Screen Displays Page Center Information Display Page Checking and Displaying Shooting Status MODE CHECK Indication Center Marker Display Safety Zone Markers Zebra Pattern Display Focus Assist Function Expanded display (EXPANDED) Focus bar display (FOCUS BAR) Waveform Monitor Function Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/Viewfnder Adjusting Left and Right Viewfnder Handling Setup Data Formatting, Writing and Reading How to Use Scene File Data Selecting a scene file Changing scene file settings Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards To load a file Reloading Files From an SD Memory Card To title a file Preparation Power Supply When using a V-mounttype battery Use of the External DC Power Supply Page Preparing for Audio Input Using a Wireless Receiver When using the Unislot Wireless Receiver When Using Audio Devices Attaching/Adjusting Accessories Mounting the Camera on a Tripod DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Thumbnail Operations Thumbnail Screen Selecting Thumbnails b c d e f Playing back Clips Switching the Thumbnail Display Shot Mark Deleting Clips Restoring Clips Setting of Clip Meta Data Clip Meta Data items Checking and modifying read metadata To set whether or not the uploaded metadata is recorded Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method Clearing uploaded metadata Formatting a P2 Card Formatting SD Memory Cards Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode Properties Clip Property Modification of recorded clip metadata P2 Card Status Display SD memory card Status Display Saving the Log Data Chapter 7 Menu Operations LCD Monitor/Viewfnder Menus Initializing the Menu Settings To initialize the scene file Initializing user files and scene files simultaneously Setup Menu Structure Page Setup Menu List SYSTEM SETUP Screen Page SW MODE Screen RECORDING SETUP Screen AUDIO SETUP Screen Page OUTPUT SEL Screen DISPLAY SETUP Screen BATTERY SETUP Screen CARD FUNCTIONS Screen 3D ASSIST Screen OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen DIAGNOSTIC Screen OPTION MENU Screen Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Connecting the AJ-RC10GRemote Control Unit Connecting the AG-EC4GExtension Control Unit Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Memory Recording Inspection for Using an External Microphone Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Maintenance Warning System Page Page Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation Updating the Firmware Incorporated into the Unit Index Page Page Chapter 11 Specifications Dimensions and specifcations Camera Unit Memory card recorder Unit Digital video Unit Digital audio Unit Video Input/Output Unit Audio Input/Output Unit Other Input/Output Unit LCD Monitor Unit Connector Signal Description