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Contents Contents Formatting a P2 card Chapter 1 Overview Special recording functions Before using the camera Hot swap recording Shot mark recording function Accessories Text memo recording function Camera module Recording module Chapter 5 Control Panel Electronic HD color viewfinder Shoulder mount module Control panel operation Use of the camera on a system...
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Contents Setting menu initialization Menu list [SYSTEM SETTINGS] [CAMERA SETTINGS] [REC SETTINGS] [VF SDI SETTINGS] [PERIPHERAL] Menu operations [SYSTEM SETTINGS] [CAMERA SETTINGS] [REC SETTINGS] [VF SDI SETTINGS] [PERIPHERAL] Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection Inspections before shooting Maintenance Charging the built-in battery Warning system Cases indicated by error codes Cases indicated by error messages...
Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera Before using the camera r When using this product during rain or snow or when at the beach, be careful that water does not get inside the camera recorder. Water causes damage to the camera recorder and memory card. (Repair may be impossible) r Keep the camera recorder away from devices (TVs, TV games, etc.) that produce magnetism.
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7 This product includes software licensed under MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE. For details on these descriptions (originally provided in English) and 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.
Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories Accessories Camera module f Mount cap (already attached to the camera module) Recording module f Control panel extension unit f Control panel mounting part Electronic HD color viewfinder f Connecting cable f Slider unit f Slider unit mounting screw (2 pcs.) f Eye cup (already attached to the Electronic HD color viewfinder) f Eye piece filter (already attached to the Electronic HD color viewfinder) Shoulder mount module...
A battery holder is provided as standard on the recording module. Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in this document. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Expansion system devices You can also use the following devices in addition to the basic system devices.
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera module Camera module Left side 1 Lens flange back adjustment hole Used when adjusting the lens flange back. 2 USER buttons (<1>/<2>/<3>) User-selected functions can be assigned to each button. Pressing a button performs the assigned function. 3 Focus hook/focus mark <...
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera module - 3/8-16 UNC 2 Fan outlet Fan outlet for dissipating heat. Do not block this when the camera is in use. 3 Recording module release lever Lever for removing the recording module (optional) from the camera module. 4 Accessory mounting holes For attaching accessories.
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Camera module Rear 1 Lock plate Fitting which secures the recording module in place when connected. 2 Recording module connection terminal Terminal for connecting the recording module. 1 Viewfinder mounting holes For attaching the viewfinder. 2 Mounting hole for control panel mounting part 3 Microphone holder mounting position 4 GPS module position...
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Recording module Recording module Left side 9 10 11 1718 20 21 22 1 <HOME> button Returns to the HOME screen when pressed. 2 <PLAY> button Shows the PLAY screen when pressed. 3 <TC> button Shows the TC screen when pressed.
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Recording module 22 SD memory card slot Slot for SD memory cards (optional). SD memory cards are used for opening the camera setting menu, recording/opening lens files, or uploading metadata. Right side 1 <SDI OUT1>/<SDI OUT2>/<SDI OUT3>/<SDI OUT4> terminal Output terminal for 3G/HD SDI.
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Recording module Rear 1 Battery holder For mounting Anton/Bauer batteries. 2 Battery release lever Pull this battery release lever down to release the battery. 3 Battery contact terminals Contact terminals for the battery. 4 Speaker EE audio can be monitored during recording while playback audio can be monitored during playback.
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Recording module Bottom 1 Shoulder mount module/tripod mounting holes For attaching the shoulder mount module or a tripod. f Mounting hole size - 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 5.5 mm or shorter) - 3/8-16 UNC (screw length 5.5 mm or shorter) –...
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Electronic HD color viewfinder Electronic HD color viewfinder Left side 1 <EVF USER 1>/<EVF USER 2> buttons User-selected functions can be assigned to each button. Pressing a button performs the assigned function. Functions are set on the viewfinder menu.
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Electronic HD color viewfinder 4 Stopper Used when removing the viewfinder from the slider unit. 1 Lock lever (left/right position) Adjusts the position of the viewfinder (left/right). 2 Lock lever (front/back position) Adjusts the position of the viewfinder (front/back). –...
Chapter 2 Description of Parts — Shoulder mount module Shoulder mount module Left side 1 Support rod lock knob Secures the rod in place. : Release, : Lock 2 Accessory attachment (rosette) Attach accessories such as hand grip. f Mounting screw size - M6 (screw length 9 mm or shorter) 3 Stopper Pressed when removing the slide rail from the shoulder mount module.
Preparation Chapter 3 Before you use the camera, assemble the unit following the procedures in this chapter. The mounting of accessories is also described in this chapter.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Assembling modules Assembling modules Assembling the camera module and recording module Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Align the upper lock angle in front of the recording module with the upper lock plate at the rear of the camera module. (Fig. 1) Firmly push in the recording module and connect the connection terminals of the camera module and recording module.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Assembling modules Mounting the Electronic HD color viewfinder Lock Release Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Attach the slider unit to the viewfinder mounting holes on top of the camera module using the two supplied screws. (Fig. 1) Slide the viewfinder plate from above into the slider unit.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Assembling modules Mounting the shoulder mount module Mount the shoulder mount module after mounting the camera module and recording module. Slide rail lock knob Stopper Stopper opening Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Slide rail lock knob Lock Release Fig.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and removing accessories Attaching and removing accessories Eye cup/eye piece filter The eye cup and eye piece filter can be removed. Always use the camera with these attached. a: Eye cup b: Eye piece filter Attaching a tripod When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the optional tripod adaptor (SHAN-TM700).
Chapter 3 Preparation — Attaching and removing accessories Attaching the rain cover The figure below shows an example of use of the rain cover SHAN-RC700 (optional). Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener – 26 –...
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply Power supply A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as the power supply. Using batteries Connection of the following batteries to the camera has been verified. r Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140 DIONIC HC/DIONIC HCX/DIONIC HD r IDX batteries ENDURA HL9...
If the +12 V power supply is mistakenly connected to the GND terminal, it may cause fire or malfunction. DC IN +12 V Panasonic Parts No.: K1AA104H0038 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.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting and adjusting the lens Mounting the lens Lens lever Mount cap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cable clamp <LENS> terminal Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap. (Fig. 1) Align the convex portion at the upper right of the lens mount with the concave portion at the lens mount to mount the lens.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Connecting to the DC output terminal Connecting to the DC output terminal Connecting the <DC OUT/RS> terminal to the external recording start/stop switch It is possible to get a 1.0 A current from the <DC OUT/RS> terminal of the recording module. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this terminal.
Chapter 3 Preparation — Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The value of the time is recorded to content (clips) and affects the thumbnail playback order. Before recording, be sure to check and set the date and time zone.
Video Recording and Color Chapter 4 Grading This chapter describes the video combinations that can be recorded and the color grading (in-camera color grading) that can be performed using the camera.
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Dual-recording Dual-recording The camera has two built-in recorders. Sub slot Main slot r Main recorder Card slot expressP2 memory card slot × 2 Compatible memory cards expressP2 memory card P2 memory card (with some restrictions) f P2 memory cards cannot be used when the 4K format or the variable frame rate function is enabled.
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording You can select the recording resolution, recording codec, and recording frame rate. f [PIXEL]: Resolution f [MAIN CODEC]: Recording format f [FREQUENCY]: System frequency f VFR: Variable frame rate function (maximum frame rate)
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — In-camera grading In-camera grading This chapter describes the camera’s grading function. You can record V-Log (master video) in the main recorder and grading video in the sub recorder simultaneously. Grading function [CDL]: f Controlled using [Slope], [Offset], [Power] (RGB stand-alone), and [Saturation] (RGB common).
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — P2 card P2 card Inserting a P2 card When using the camera for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. (page 31) Insert the expressP2 memory card into the main slot and the microP2 memory card into the sub slot. Main slot 1 Eject button Sub slot card access LED...
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — P2 card Removing a P2 card Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the card slot cover. Remove the card. f expressP2 memory cards - Slide the main slot lock switch to the left to release the lock. - Lift the eject button (Fig.
NOTE t AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards cannot be used. t Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in this document. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ r Main recorder Main recording format Recording time when using a 256 GB expressP2...
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — P2 card NOTE t From [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [CARDS/MEDIA] → [CPS PASSWORD], set or delete the CPS. t Up to 16 characters can be input. t The encrypted memory card is not recognized in the SD card slot in a computer. t If the card is unable to be recognized, authenticate with the correct password or format and use the card as recording media.
“P2 Viewer Plus” software. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ t Follow the steps below to use general IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer the data to a computer. Be sure to use P2 Viewer Plus to write data back to a P2 card.
Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Special recording functions Special recording functions Hot swap recording When P2 cards are inserted into two card slots, recording can be performed continuously across two cards. Also, the card other than the one currently being recorded to can be swapped and recording can be continued on three or more cards (hot swap recording).
Chapter 5 Control Panel — Control panel operation Control panel operation Basic camera operations can be performed using the control panel. When the setting is changed in the control panel, the setting in the [MENU] is also changed in conjunction. a: <HOME>...
Chapter 5 Control Panel — Control panel operation f Channel display [1]/[2] or [3]/[4] f Level meter display Displays the level represented by 19 bars. (2 dB increments) f Standard level bar At the −18 dB position or the −20 dB position The standard is in [MENU] →...
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Chapter 5 Control Panel — Control panel operation Securing the control panel using the control panel mounting part The removed control panel can be secured using the control panel mounting part. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Mount the control panel mounting part. (Fig. 1) Mount the control panel onto the control panel mounting part.
Chapter 5 Control Panel — HOME screen HOME screen The Home screen displays the basic camera settings and is used to change those settings. [FPS] Sets the frame rate. [VFR] Toggles the variable frame rate. When this is [OFF], the frame rate become 1x the rate set in [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTING] →...
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Chapter 5 Control Panel — HOME screen [MAIN CODEC] Sets the main recorder’s codec. The camera’s basic system are determined by 3 settings: [FREQUENCY], [PIXEL], and [CODEC MAIN]. Restarting the system may be necessary if basic system settings are changed. After confirming the three settings, restart in accordance with the guide.
Chapter 5 Control Panel — PLAY screen PLAY screen The Play screen is the screen for playing recorded videos. You can select clips by turning the jog dial button. Play the clip selected in the middle by pressing the jog dial button. At the end of the clip, the display will return to the list display.
Chapter 5 Control Panel — TC screen TC screen The TC screen is the screen for setting the time code. [TC/UB/Dur.] Switches between the HOME screen and status display. [TC]: Time code [UB]: User bits [Dur.]: Duration [FREE/REC RUN] Switches between free run and recording run. This is fixed to recording run when the variable frame rate function is enabled.
Chapter 5 Control Panel — INFO screen INFO screen The INFO screen displays information about the camera. [DIAGNOSTICS] Displays camera statuses such as warnings. [FPS] Displays all frequency settings together. [VERSION] Displays the firmware version. [UPDATE]: Performs an update of the firmware. [PERIPHERAL] Displays information about peripheral devices (USB, network, etc).
Chapter 5 Control Panel — MENU screen MENU screen Displays the [MENU]. Depending on the [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [MON OUT] → [MENU DISP] setting, [MENU] is displayed for the output from the <MON OUT1> terminal and <MON OUT2> terminal. –...
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Using front microphone Microphones such as the stereo microphone kit AJ-MC900G (optional) can be mounted. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig.
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Preparing for audio input Using audio devices a: <AUDIO IN 1> terminal b: <AUDIO IN 2> terminal c: <LINE>/<MIC> switch Connect the audio device to the <AUDIO IN 1> or <AUDIO IN 2> terminal of the recording module using the XLR cable. According to the channel to which the XLR cable is connected, select [REAR] in control panel audio input.
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats. Selecting audio input signals Press the <HOME> button to display the HOME screen. From [SYSTEM] →...
Chapter 6 Audio recording — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels From [SYSTEM] → [AUDIO] → [VR/IN/OUT], set [IN]. For [CH3/4], switch to [CH1/2] in [to CH1/2]. Select [MANUAL] in [FRONT1 LEVEL] or [FRONT2 LEVEL]. If [AUTO] is selected, [A] is displayed on the [VR] screen and manual adjustment is not possible. From [SYSTEM] →...
Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder The camera’s panel is OLED (organic EL). Positioning your eye near the viewfinder will trigger the eye sensor to automatically display the image. Adjustment method a: Lock lever (left/right position) b: Lock lever (front/back position) c: Visibility adjustment ring d: Zoom ring...
Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Viewfinder status display Viewfinder status display In addition to video, the viewfinder displays messages, a center marker, safety zone marker, zebra patterns, and other information that indicate the camera settings and operation status. Lamp display 1 Green tally lamp Lights up in green when green tally signals are received.
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Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Viewfinder status display [MENU] is also displayed on the camera’s operation panel. [EVF MENU] operation Press and hold the <EVF MENU> button for at least two seconds. [EVF MENU] is displayed. [EVF MENU] list r [DISPLAY SETUP] Item Description of settings [CONTRAST]...
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Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Viewfinder status display False color mode Check the exposure using the false color. Image will be displayed with colors sored by luminosity signals. Images of other levels are displayed in black and white. Display patterns Level Color Description Type 1...
Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Convenient shooting functions Convenient shooting functions Zebra patterns display The camera can display two types of zebra patterns. The level for zebra pattern display can be set in [MENU] → [VF SDI SETTINGS] → [ZEBRA]. Item Description of settings [ZEBRA MASTER SW] Sets whether to superimpose the zebra signal on the output from the <VF>...
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Chapter 7 Viewfinder — Convenient shooting functions f In the expanded display, the status display and zebra pattern disappear. f You can set the display mode in [MENU] → [VF SDI SETTINGS] → [ASSIST] → [EXPAND POS]/[EXPAND VALUE]/[EXPAND MODE]. NOTE t The output video from the viewfinder screen and <VF SDI>...
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — SDI output SDI output Output format is set in [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [SDI OUT]. One type of image is output from the four BNC terminals: <SDI OUT1> to <SDI OUT4>. If the setting does not require all four terminals, there may be terminals that do not provide output. If the output format is 3G × 2, images are output from the <SDI OUT1>...
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Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — SDI output [SYSTEM MODE] [VFR SW] [SDI OUT] Output Format [FREQUENCY] [PIXEL] [MAIN CODEC] [P to PsF] [4K OUT TYPE] Signal Format [25.00p] [3840×2160] [AVC-Intra4K 422] [OFF] — [SQUARE] 3840×2160 1.5G×4 25.00P 4:2:2 —...
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — <MON OUT1> output <MON OUT1> output Output format is set in [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [MON OUT]. Status display is set in [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [MON OUT INDICATOR]. Marker display is set in [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [MON OUT MARKER]. Output format list [SYSTEM MODE] [MON OUT]...
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — <MON OUT2> output <MON OUT2> output Output format is set in [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [MON OUT]. The setting details of the status display and marker display are the same as the details for the <MON OUT1> terminal. Each can be set to be displayed or hidden.
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — <VF SDI> output <VF SDI> output This output outputs the same image as the viewfinder display. Output format is set in [MENU] → [VF SDI SETTINGS] → [VF SDI DISPLAY]. Status display is set in [MENU] → [VF SDI SETTINGS] → [INDICATOR]. Marker display is set in [MENU] →...
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display Screen status display Status display (STATUS) in the <MON OUT1>, <MON OUT2>, and <VF SDI> outputs. 10 11 4096 x 2160 23.98p I-2K422-200M I-2K422-100M M 999 S 999min 80.5% TC 12:59:59:23 +7STOP 120fps 180deg ISO12800...
Chapter 8 Output and Screen Display — Screen status display Control panel status display (VIEW screen) 4096 x 2160 23.98p I-2K422-200M I-2K422-100M i-SHOT M 999 S 999min FULL TC 12:59:59:23 T11.0 ND 1.8 +7STOP 99.9ft 1000.0mm 120fps 180deg ISO12800 CC-15000K+10 1 Card remaining free space 2 System pixel 3 System frequency...
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Getting position information using the GPS Getting position information using the GPS The camera has a built-in GPS. Positioning information can be recorded through GPS. The GPS antenna is placed on top of the camera module. When using the GPS function, do not cover the top of the camera module with metallic objects.
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Assigning functions to the USER buttons Assigning functions to the USER buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the USER buttons <1> to <4> and the control panel operation buttons. Set each function to be assigned to [USER1] to [USER10] in [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [USER SWITCHS]. There are no functions assigned to the USER button in the factory settings.
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.
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Setting the time data The camera provides time codes, user bits, and date and time (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in the frame in sync with video. They are also recorded as data for clip metadata files.
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Retention of user bits in memory User bit settings are automatically recorded and are retained even if the power is turned off. Frame rate information The relationship between frame rates, image pull-down, and time codes/user bits is as follows. Verification information on the right-hand six digits Media management information Updated frame flags and valid frame flags...
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Reference video signal <GENLOCK IN> terminal Reference time code <TC IN/OUT> terminal External lock operation procedure To externally lock the time code, follow the steps below. Press the <TC> button to display the TC screen. From the time code display, select [Free Run] in [Free/Rec].
Chapter 9 Other Useful Functions — Setting the time data Connection example for supplying to external device r When locking external devices to the camera <SDI OUT1>/<SDI OUT2>/<SDI OUT3>/<SDI OUT4> terminal VIDEO IN terminal SDI IN terminal HD SDI IN terminal VTR, etc.
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Setting menu structure Setting menu structure Menu configuration The setting menu is configured as follows. [SYSTEM SETTINGS] Sets the system in general. Set the system frequency, the number of lines, recording format, and recording method. [CAMERA SETTINGS] Sets the fine quality adjustment of camera videos and sets camera operation.
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Setting menu display Setting menu display Setting menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. Set data are written and saved in the internal memory of the camera. a: <MENU>...
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Menu list [SYSTEM SETTINGS] Sets the system in general. is the extended menu. Set [MENU] → [CAMERA SETTINGS] → [Enhanced] → [Enhanced SW] to [ON] to display the extended menu. Item Description of settings [SYSTEM MODE] [FREQUENCY] Sets the system frequency.
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [MON 2] Sets the output image from the <MON OUT2> terminal. Selectable items vary depending on the [MAIN] setting. When [MAIN] is set to [V-Log] and [GRADING] is set to [ON] [V-Log]/[GRADING] When [MAIN] is set to [V-Log] and [GRADING] is set to [OFF] [V-Log]/[V-709]...
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [REAR2 LEVEL] Sets the level adjustment method of the rear microphone 2 to manual or automatic. [AUTO]: Adjust automatically. [MANUAL]: Enables manual adjustment. f Factory setting: [AUTO] [FRONT1 VR] Performs adjustments in this item when the level adjustment method of the front microphone 1 is set to [MANUAL].
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SDI OUT] [P to PsF] Sets the segment frame for the output from terminals <SDI OUT1> to <SDI OUT4>. This is enabled only when both of the following items are set. f When [MENU] →...
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [EXTENDER] Displays/hides the extender. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [Y GET] Displays/hides brightness of Y GET. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [TC] Displays/hides the time code, user bits, and duration counter displays. [TCG/TCR], [TCG], [OFF] f Factory setting: [TCG/TCR] [P2 CARD REMAIN]...
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [GENLOCK] [GENLOCK MODE] Switches the synchronization signal of the camera signal. [INT]: Synchronizes to the internal standard signal. [EXT]: Synchronizes to the entered external standard signal. f Factory setting: [INT] [H PHASE COARSE] Roughly adjusts to match horizontal synchronization phase when building a system.
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [USER7] Sets the function to be assigned to the control panel operation button. The control panel operation button functions as a USER button. Assign [SIX BUTTONS] to USER buttons <1> to <4>. [INHIBIT], [EXPAND], [ASSIST], [FRAME LINE], [VF COLOR], [MON1 COLOR], [MON2 COLOR], [SMOOTH MODE] f Factory setting: [INHIBIT]...
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [CLOCK] [CLOCK SETTING] Sets the built-in calendar (year/month/day) and time. [YEAR]: [2014] - [2037] [MONTH]: [JAN]…[DEC] ([1]…[12]) [DAY]: [1] - [31] ([28], [29], [30]) [HOUR]: [0] - [23] [MINUTE]: [0] - [59] [TIME ZONE] Set the time zone.
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [SHOCKLESS WHITE] Sets the transition time when switching preset values. [OFF]: Values are immediately switched. [1]: Switches in approximately one second. [2]: Switches in approximately two seconds. [3]: Switches in approximately five seconds. f Factory setting: [OFF] [BLACK] [ABB]...
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [DETAIL] [SW] Enables/disables the detail function. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [ON] [CORING] Sets the coring amount for the detail signal. [0] - [60] f Factory setting: [1] [MASTER LEVEL] Sets the effect level for the detail signal.
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [Mg-B (PHASE)] Corrects the hue between magenta and blue. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [B (SAT)] Corrects blue color saturation. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [B (PHASE)] Corrects the blue hue. [−63]…[63] f Factory setting: [0] [B-Cy (SAT)]...
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [A.IRIS WINDOW] Selects the auto iris detection window. [NORMAL1]: Window that is near screen center. [NORMAL2]: Window that is near screen bottom. [CENTER]: Window that is a spot in the screen center. f Factory setting: [NORMAL1] [A.IRIS PEAK/AVE] Sets the ratio included in the peak for auto iris standard.
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [USER CLIP NAME] Sets data to be recorded to [USER CLIP NAME]. (When [RECORD] is [ON]) [TYPE1]: Records setting values of the loaded data. [TYPE2]: Records the loaded data and counter value. (When [RECORD] is [OFF]) [TYPE1]: Records the same value as [GLOBAL CLIP ID].
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [INDICATOR] [MASTER SW] Sets whether to display items that will be set by [INDICATOR] in the output from the <VF> terminal and <VF SDI> terminal. [ON]: Items are individually displayed/hidden. [OFF]: Hides all.
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu list Item Description of settings [FOCUS SQUARES SW] Displays/hides the focus square function. [ON], [OFF] f Factory setting: [OFF] [EXPAND POS] Adjusts the source signal position in an enlarged display. [0]…[8] f Factory setting: [4] [EXPAND VALUE] Adjusts the enlargement factor.
Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Menu operations r Operation f UI: Settings can be performed using the control panel f SW: Settings can be performed using switches and buttons f VF: Settings can be performed using viewfinder menu and buttons. f l: Items for operation.
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Chapter 10 Menu Operations — Menu operations Operation Item [STATUS] — — — [SDI OUT] [P to PsF] — — — [4K OUT TYPE] — — — [3G-SDI OUT] — — — [SDI REC REMOTE] — — — [MON OUT] [1080p to 1080i] —...
Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 11 Inspect the various parts of the camera before shooting. Maintenance of the camera or frequently asked questions are also described in this chapter.
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Inspections before shooting Inspections before shooting Before shooting, perform the following inspections to ensure that the system operates properly. Confirm that the assembled modules and the handles are fixed securely. Mount the lens and adequately charged battery. Insert an expressP2 memory card or P2 memory card into the main slot, and close the slot cover.
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Maintenance Maintenance Charging the built-in battery The camera uses the built-in battery to remember the date and time. If the camera is not turned on for more than a half year, the built-in battery runs out and when the <POWER> switch is turned <ON>, [BACK UP BATT EMPTY] may be displayed on the viewfinder screen for approx.
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Warning system If an error is detected immediately after the camera is turned on or during operation, the viewfinder and warning lamp indicate the error. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error codes Error code Display...
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Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause f The current operation will continue. f Turn off the camera and turn on it again to check the [PROXY REC WARNING] A proxy data recording error occurred. recording and playback.
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Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Warning system Display Description Behavior and cause [NO SD CARD!] No SD memory card. Insert an SD memory card. [NOT SELECTED!] Attempted to delete without selecting clips. Select clips to delete. Multiple instances of the same clip (copies) cannot be Multiple instances of the same clip (copies) are included [SAME CLIP IS SELECTED!] copied simultaneously.
Use the camera or P2 Viewer Plus to format the SD memory card. Fig. 1 Download the firmware from the website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Save the downloaded firmware to an SD memory card. Insert the SD memory card containing the firmware into the SD memory card slot of the recording module.
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection — Cleaning and storing Cleaning and storing Cleaning the camera recorder f Either remove the battery or disconnect the DC cable from the power outlet before cleaning. f Do not use benzine or thinner to clean the camera. Using benzine or thinner may cause deformation or peeling off of the paint of the camera recorder body.
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Specification Chapter 12 This chapter describes the specifications of this product.
Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Specifications Dimensions 347 mm (13-11/16 inches) Optical Center SHUTTER 127.2 mm (5-1/32 inches) 179 mm (7-1/16 inches) 287.7 mm (11-11/32 inches) 94 mm (3-23/32 inches) 111 mm (4-3/8 inches) 60 mm (2-3/8 inches) 110 mm (4-11/32 inches) 254 mm (10 inches) Specifications General...
Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Camera unit Pickup device Super 35 mm, MOS, 8.9 megapixels Number of pixels f Total number of pixels Approx. 10.3 million pixels f Number of effective pixels Approx. 8.9 million pixels Lens mount 35 mm, PL mount Optical filter f ND filter <1>: <CLEAR>, <2>: <0.6ND>, <3>: <1.2ND>, <4>: <1.8ND>...
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Chapter 12 Specification — Specifications Proxy File format Video compression format H.264/AVC High Profile Audio compression format LPCM Approximate recording time (1 GB) Approx. 25 min Reference value for continuous recording. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips. Video input/output <SDI OUT1>/<SDI OUT2>/<SDI OUT3>/<SDI HD (1.5G)/3G-SDI: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω...
Index Index Adjustment Mounting Assembly Camera module Recording module Menu Shoulder mount module Setting menu Viewfinder microP2 memory card Audio input Inserting Audio devices Removing Front microphone Write protect Recording level adjustment Signal selection Output format <MON OUT1> output Battery <MON OUT2>...