Panasonic Camcorder AG AF100P User Manual

This product is eligible for the AVCCAM

3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For

details, see page 5.

Operating Instructions

Vol.1

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No.

AG-AF100P

Volume

Note that Operation Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations of

the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.

For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card

Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file)

contained in the supplied CD-ROM.

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

future use.

ENGLISH

VQT3M18 (E)

SS1210AT0 -FJ

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Printed in Japan

indicates safety information.

FCC NOTICE (USA)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number:

Trade Name:

AG-AF100P

Panasonic

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ

07094

Support contact:

1-800-524-1448

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any

unauthorized modifications.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”

available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and

the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral

devices. Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's

authority to operate this device.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IMPORTANT

“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the

right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Camera-Recorder

The rating plate is on the underside of the viewfinder.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains

socket when not in use.

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■Batteries that may be used with this product (Correct as of December 2010)

Panasonic VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 batteries may be used with this product.

The VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 batteries contain a function to enable verification as to whether they

may be safely used with this product.

Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)

Thank you for using a Panasonic product.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are

made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately

protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is

a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not

liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that

safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to

verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program*¹

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device.

Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to

three years.

1^styear

2^ndyear

3^rdyear

AVCCAM device

Basic warranty

Extended warranty repair

*1: Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/regions. *2: Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage.

*3: The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country/region. *4: Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty.

Free 3 years of Warranty Repairs

Make sure to save the “Registration Notice” e-mail

during the warranty period.

Purchase

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within 1 month

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Contents

Volume 1 (This Book)

Read this first! ................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........4

Recommendation for Use of Genuine

Panasonic Battery

(Rechargeable Battery) ..........................5

Outline of operations .....................................8

Please read before use ..................................9

Lenses compatible with this camera ................. 9

Lens attachment and detachment................... 10

SD Memory Cards compatible with this product... 12

Shooting

Basic shooting operations ..........................35

Preparing for recording.................................... 35

Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) ........... 35

SD Memory Card access lamp........................ 36

Selecting a slot............................................... 36

Formatting SD Memory Cards......................... 36

SD Memory Card recording times................... 37

Removing SD Memory Card ........................... 38

Protecting SD Memory Cards.......................... 38

Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 38

Basic operations of the camera..................39

Manual focusing ............................................. 39

Using focus assist ........................................... 40

Iris adjustments ............................................... 40

Adjusting the gain............................................ 41

Light intensity adjustments.............................. 41

Adjusting the white balance............................. 41

(

SD speed class 4)........................ 13

SD speed class 6)........................ 13

Operating precautions.................................14

Before use

Precaution for use........................................16

Accessories ..................................................19

Optional accessories ...................................19

Description of parts

Description of parts......................................20

Left side........................................................... 20

Right side and rear side .................................. 21

Left side and front side.................................... 22

Remote control................................................ 23

Using the setup menus................................44

Using the menus ............................................. 44

Initializing the menu settings ........................... 45

Setup menu structure ..................................46

Menu .............................................................. 46

Preparation

Reference

Recharging the battery ................................23

Recharging...................................................... 23

Power sources..............................................25

Using the battery ............................................. 25

Using the AC adaptor ...................................... 25

Adjusting the hand strap .............................26

Attaching/detaching the handle..................26

Attaching/detaching the grip.......................26

The remote control.......................................27

Insert the battery ............................................. 27

Remote control usable range .......................... 27

Turn on/off the camera.................................27

Tally lamp ......................................................28

Viewfinder .....................................................29

Using the viewfinder........................................ 29

Using the LCD................................................. 30

Emphasizing outlines ...................................... 30

Adjusting the screen display............................ 31

Changing backlight brightness ........................ 32

Setting the calendar.....................................33

Specifications...............................................48

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Volume 2 (CD)

Shooting

Editing

Shooting in progressive mode

Shooting techniques for different targets

Adjusting the shutter speed

Switching Audio Input

Connecting external units

Nonlinear editing

Displays

Using scene files

Saving scene files and other settings on

SD Memory Cards

Screen displays

Clip metadata

Using the Counter

Charging the built-in battery/

Setting the time code

Setup menu list

Reference

Playback

Before calling for service

Updating the firmware incorporated into

the unit

Basic playback operations

Thumbnail screen

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)

Thumbnail operations

Cleaning

Storage Precautions

How to handle data recorded on

SD Memory Card

Useful playback functions

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Outline of operations

This camera-recorder is compatible with the AVCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/

SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards as recording media.

The unit enables high-quality picture recording of close to broadcasting standard, as well as highly creative

video production.

Recording to and

playback from SD/SDHC/

Television/Video device/Monitor

SDXC Memory Cards

(Page 35, Page 28 of Vol.2)

SD/SDHC Memory Card

HDMI cable

BNC cable (HD SDI)

• Images can be recorded in HD

(high definition).

Please see page 73 of Vol.2 for details

on the handling of recorded data.

• A set number of user files can be

recorded to and read from the SD

Video cable

Memory Card. (Page 21 of Vol.2

)

SD/SDHC/SDXC

Memory Card

PC mode

(Page 44 of Vol.2)

Computer

USB2.0

Send data (files) to your computer

for non-linear editing, etc.

Lens (No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased

separately.)

Micro Four Thirds (Page 9)

Four Thirds (Page 9)

A separately available mount adaptor (DMW-

MA1) is necessary

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Please read before use

Lenses compatible with this camera

No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased separately.

This camera includes a Micro Four Thirds^TMsystem lens mount. However, the successful operation of all

Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds^TMstandard lenses cannot be guaranteed.

Also, some functions such as optical image stabilization (OIS) and auto focus (AF) cannot be used

depending on the lens.

Panasonic has confirmed the compatibility of the following lenses (as of December 2010).

Please use a lens support when using large lenses weighing more than 1kg (2.2 lb). Not using a lens

support may result in damage to the lens mount.

Micro Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus

Imaging Corporation in Japan, USA, the EU, and other countries.

(○: Usable, ^l: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)

AF ^*1

Camera Focus

by Remote

Control

OnePush

Lens Type

60i/60p/30p/

50i/50p/25p

24p

Micro Four Thirds Lens

H-FS014045 (Panasonic) ^*2

H-FS045200 (Panasonic) ^*2

H-F007014 (Panasonic) ^*2

H-VS014140 (Panasonic)

H-H020 (Panasonic) ^*2

H-ES045 (Panasonic) ^*2

H-F008 (Panasonic) ^*2

H-FS014042 (Panasonic) ^*2

Four Thirds Lens

○

(a mount adaptor (DMW-MA1), available separately, is necessary when using a Four Thirds lens)

L-ES014050 (Panasonic) ^*2

L-RS014050 (Panasonic) ^*2

L-RS014150 (Panasonic) ^*2

L-X025 (Panasonic) ^*2

○

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED

14-35mm F2.0 SWD

(OLYMPUS) ^*2

○

*1 Tracking becomes extremely slow in slow shutter mode.

*2 Sounds from focus and iris operation may be recorded.

*3 Tracking performance is inferior compared to H-VS014140 (lens for movie recording, Micro Four

Thirds mount).

*4 AF tracking becomes slow in 24p mode.

*5 Limitations apply to the simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS.

Note: use of H-VS014140 (lens for movie recording, Micro Four Thirds mount) is assumed throughout this

operating instructions document.

For the latest information regarding supported lenses, please refer to Panasonic catalogs/web

site etc.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

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Precaution for use (continued)

Lens attachment and detachment

• Check that the power switch is set to OFF.

■^{Attaching a lens to the camera}

Turn the lens rear cap and body cap in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove.

Lens detachment

button

Body cap

Lens rear cap

• Do not insert fingers into the mount.

Line up the lens attachment marks (red) on the camera and lens, and then turn the lens in the

direction indicated by the arrows until it audibly clicks into place.

• Do not press the lens detachment button while attaching

the lens.

• Damage may occur to the lens attachment if the lens is

not at right angles to the camera during attachment.

• Ensure that the lens is attached properly.

Remove lens cap.

• Remove lens cap prior to recording.

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■Detaching a lens from the camera

Attach the lens cap.

While pressing the lens detachment button, turn the

lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it

stops, and detach.

Attach the body cap.

• Ensure that the body cap is attached to prevent dust or

dirt from entering the camera.

• To prevent damage to the lens connection, be sure to

attach the lens rear cap.

Lens detachment

button

• When using lenses other than those conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard,

see the LENS CHECK item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of MENU settings.

• Change lenses in a place that is relatively free of dust and dirt.

• When the power switch is [OFF] or when carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to prevent damage

to the surface of the lens.

• Be careful not to misplace the body cap, lens cap, or lens rear cap.

■^{Enabling Image Stabilization}

Image Stabilization can be enabled with lenses equipped with OIS.

Set the OIS switch of the lens to [ON]

Setting the OIS switch to [OFF] is recommended when using a tripod.

• Use the OIS switch on the camera if a lens has an Image Stabilization function but does not have an

OIS switch. If the lens has an OIS switch, the OIS switch on the camera is disabled.

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Please read before use (continued)

SD Memory Cards compatible with this product

Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in the PH mode or HA mode. Speed class 6 or above

is required when using the VFR function. It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic SD

memory cards, SDHC memory cards, or SDXC memory cards. (As of December, 2010)

Saving/reading of scene files and

user files, reading of metadata

Card type

Recording capacity

Recording/playback

8 MB

16 MB

Cannot be used.

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

Successful operation cannot be

guaranteed. Recording may be

suddenly terminated with certain

SD Memory Cards.

SD Memory

Card

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

Can be used.

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

Can be used.

SDHC Memory

Card

12 GB

16 GB

32 GB

48 GB

64 GB

SDXC Memory

Card

• Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these

operating instructions.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

• This camera supports FAT12 & FAT16 formatted SD memory cards, FAT32 formatted SDHC memory

cards, and exFAT formatted SDXC memory cards that are compliant with the SD standard.

• 4 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDHC logo and 48 GB (or greater) memory cards without

the SDXC logo are not based on the SD standard.

• Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting memory cards on computers

or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may cause cards to become

incompatible with this product. (Page 36) (Use this product to reformat any cards that have already been

formatted on computers, etc.)

• MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product.

(Continued on the next page)

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(SD speed class 4)

This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SD-

compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards.

When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates

that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 4 and above.

(SD speed class 6)

This refers to a class 6 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SD-

compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards.

When the use of an SD speed class 6 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates

that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 6 and above.

Cautions for usage

• Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on the

reverse of the card.

• Do not leave the card in the following places:

– In direct sunlight or in places of high humidity, e.g. close to heating equipment

– In highly humid or dusty locations

– In locations with high variations in temperature (condensation may appear on card)

– In places subject to static electricity or electromagnetic waves

• Store cards in bags or cases after use.

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Operating precautions

Do not allow any water to get into the camera-

recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at

the beach.

• Failure to heed this caution will cause the

camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and

may result in irreparable damage).

meter away from it.

• The AC adaptor (battery charger) may make

some noise when you are using it, but this is

normal.

Take precautions not to drop the camera when

moving it.

Keep the camera-recorder away from

equipment (such as TV sets and video game

machines) that generate magnetic fields.

• Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a

TV set may cause distortion in the images and/

or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that

the set emits.

• Strong impacts may damage the camera and

cause it to stop working.

• Handle the camera with care, using the hand

strap or shoulder strap to carry it.

Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or

other volatile substances.

• The powerful magnetic fields generated by

speakers or large motors may damage your

recordings or distort the images.

• The electromagnetic waves emitted from a

microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-

recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be

distorted.

• If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by

products that generate magnetic fields that it no

longer operates properly, turn it off and remove

the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the

power outlet. Then install the battery again or

reconnect the AC adaptor. After this, turn the

camera-recorder back on.

• These can warp the camera or cause the finish

to come off.

• Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with

rubber or PVC products for extended periods of

time.

After use, remove the battery and disconnect

the AC power supply cord.

Battery characteristics

This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable

lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical

reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction

is easily influenced by the ambient temperature

and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating

time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls.

If you use this camera at locations with extremely

low temperatures, its operating time will be

reduced.

Do not use the camera-recorder near radio

transmitters or high-voltage equipment.

• Using the camera-recorder near a radio

transmitter or high-voltage equipment may

adversely affect the recorded images and/or

sound.

Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery

where it is very hot and you will have to wait before

you can use it again.

Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the

camera-recorder when using it at the beach

and other similar places.

• Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder

or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or

removing a card.)

Remove the battery after use.

Completely remove the battery. (The battery

continues to be used even if you have turned

the camera off.) The battery can over discharge

if you leave it in the camera and it may become

impossible to recharge it.

AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery

• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even

when the battery temperature is normal, there

may be something wrong with the battery or AC

adaptor (battery charger). Contact your dealer.

• The battery takes longer to charge when it is

warm.

Disposing of spent batteries

The battery will become unchargeable. Rather than

throwing the battery into the garbage, take it to a

store that can assist in recycling it.

Do not remove the battery when the POWER

switch is ON.

• The AC adaptor (battery charger) can interfere

with radio reception so keep radios at least 1

Disconnect the power supply after turning OFF the

POWER switch and making sure the mode lamp is

completely OFF.

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What to remember when throwing memory

cards away or transferring them to others

Formatting memory cards or deleting data using

the functions of the unit or a computer will merely

change the file 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 on their memory

cards.

Liquid crystal displays

• Images or letters can get burned onto the screen

of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for

a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the

camera off for several hours.

• The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with

99.99% of the pixels effective. This leaves less

than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may

remain on all the time. These phenomena are

normal and will have no effect on the images you

shoot.

• Condensation may form if you use the camera

where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a

soft, dry cloth.

• The LCD may appear dim after immediately

turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the

camera warms up.

Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun.

Doing so may damage the parts inside.

Protective caps for the connectors

Keep the protective caps fitted over any

connectors that are not being used.

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Precaution for use

Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.

• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the

sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.

Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.

• These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a

recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 33)

Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.

• In the unlikely event that content that was not recorded due to a fault related to this camera or SD/SDHC/

SDXC memory card during use, please understand that no compensation can be provided.

Respect copyrights

• Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than

your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even

if it is intended for private use.

Caution regarding laser beams

• Lenses may suffer damage if it is struck by a laser beam. Ensure that laser beams do not strike the lens

when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.

Media that can be used in this unit

• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be used. See page 12 for details.

Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod

• The tripod mounting hole supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC screws. Please use this in according to

the fixing screw on the tripod.

• The depth of the tripod mounting hole is 5.5mm. Avoid applying excessive force to the tripod screws

when mounting the camera onto a tripod.

Attach the tripod to the tripod hole on the bottom side.

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About this manual

Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

• Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the

actual camera-recorder.

References

• References are shown as (Page 00).

SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are noted as SD memory cards.

●The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks

of SD-3C, LLC.

●“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks

of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

●This product has been manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories.

●This product is licensed under the AVC Patent

Portfolio License for the personal and non-

commercial use of a consumer, and no license

is granted or shall be implied for any use other

than the personal uses detailed below.

– To encode video in compliance with the AVC

standard (“AVC Video”)

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks

of Dolby Laboratories.

– To decode AVC Video that was encoded by

a consumer engaged in a personal and non-

commercial activity

●HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

●LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

Microsystems IR GmbH.

●DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica

Camera AG.

●Microsoft^®, Windows^®, and Windows Vista^®are

either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/

or other countries.

– To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a

video provider licensed to provide AVC Video

• Additional information may be obtained from

MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).

– Separate license contracts must be obtained from

MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing

information recorded with this product are to be

distributed to end users for commercial purposes.

“End user” refers to persons or organizations

handling such contents for personal use.

●Screenshots are used in accordance with

Microsoft Corporation guidelines.

●IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

International Business Machines Corporation.

●Intel^®is a registered trademark or a trademark

of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

●Apple^®, Macintosh^®, and Mac OS^®are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple

Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

●Other model names, company names, and

product names listed in these operating

instructions are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

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Precaution for use (continued)

What is AVCHD?

AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video.

Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital or

linear PCM.

Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded video

SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

●SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible

equipment.

●Ensure that all equipment is SDHC/SDXC-compatible when using card

with other devices.

Compatibility of recorded video

●Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see

your product’s operating instructions.

●Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible (non-AVCHD-compatible) equipment.

●Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD-compatible equipment. Please use this product

for playback in such instances.

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Accessories

Battery

AC Adaptor

(Battery charger)

AC power supply cords/

DC cord

Wireless remote

control and battery

(CR2025) (Page 27)

Eye cup

(Page 29)

Microphone holder

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

Microphone holder

screws M4)

Microphone holder

adaptor

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

Length 6-mm (M4) (2)

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

Length 12-mm (M4) (2)

CD-ROM

Cable clamper

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

Screws for cable

clamper

Length 4-mm (M2) (1)

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

The following accessories are attached to the unit.

Bodycap

Handle

Grip

INPUT 1/2 terminal

cover (2)

• Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories.

Optional accessories

• XLR microphone

AG-MC200G

• Battery

VW-VBG6 (7.2 V, 5800 mAh (typ.))

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Description of parts

Left side

–

EXEC

START/

STOP

PUSH-ENTER

START/

PUSH-ENTER

STOP

–

AUDIO MON

MEGA

O.I.S.

24 23 21

OFF

DISP/

FOCUS

PUSH AUTO

FUNCTION USER

^PO.^W.^ER

CAM MODE

MODECHK OFF

DISP/

MODECHK OFF

^PO.^W.^ER

FOCUS

∞

PUSH AUTO

FUNCTION USER

CAM MODE

∞

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

CH2

IRIS GAIN

WHITE BAL

USER

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

CH2

IRIS GAIN

WHITE BAL

USER

PRST

18 19 20 22

POWER switch (Page 27)

MODE button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

19 GAIN switch (Page 41)

20 WHITE BAL switch (Page 41)

21 USER1 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

22 USER2 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 6 of Vol.2)

Viewfinder (Page 29)

23 FUNCTION knob (Page 10 of Vol.2)

24 FOCUS switch (Page 39)

Diopter adjustment dial (Page 29)

Built-in speaker (Page 40 of Vol.2)

START/STOP2 button (Page 35)

MENU button (Page 44)

25 PUSH AUTO button (Page 39)

26 AUDIO LEVEL dial (CH1, CH2)

(Page 18 of Vol.2)

EXEC button (Page 35 of Vol.2)

27 Mode lamp (Page 27)

10 OPERATION lever

11 AUDIO MON/ADV button

(Pages 12 and 40 of Vol.2)

12 LCD monitor (Page 30, Page 45 of Vol.2)

13 Built-in microphone (Page 17 of Vol.2)

14 Light shoe

15 Major hook

16 ND dial (Page 41)

17 IRIS dial (Page 40)

18 IRIS button (Page 40)

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Right side and rear side

Handle (Page 26)

18 Card slot cover and OPEN lever (Page 38)

Handle attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)

USER3 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

START/STOP1 button (Page 35)

Grip attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)

Grip (Page 26)

19 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal

(Page 42 of Vol.2)

20 VIDEO OUT terminal

(Page 42 of Vol.2)

21 USB terminal

(Page 42 of Vol.2)

INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR3 pin)

(Page 17 of Vol.2)

22 HDMI OUT terminal

(Page 42 of Vol.2)

INPUT 1/2 (audio input switching) switch

(Page 17 of Vol.2)

23 INDEX REMOTE jack (2.5mm stereo mini

jack)

Microphone holder attachment (x2)

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

24 CAM REMOTE jack *

FOCUS/IRIS (3.5mm mini jack)

S/S (2.5mm mini jack)

10 SD memory card slot and SD memory card

access lamp (Pages 36 and 38)

You can connect a remote control unit (optional)

to control the FOCUS and IRIS (aperture), as

well as REC start / stop operation.

11 SLOT SELECT button

(Page 36, Page 31 of Vol.2)

* Do not connect any equipment except the remote

control to the CAM REMOTE jack. Connecting

any equipment other than the remote control may

cause the image brightness to change and/or the

images to appear out of focus.

12 DIAL SELECT button (Page 14 of Vol.2)

13 SHUTR/F.RATE dial (Page 14 of Vol.2)

14 Remote control sensor (rear) (Page 27)

15 Tally lamp (rear) (Page 28)

16 Battery compartment (Page 25)

17 Battery release button (Page 25)

25 Headphone jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack)

(Page 41 of Vol.2)

26 SDI OUT terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2)

27 Body cap (Page 10)

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Description of parts (continued)

Left side and front side

2 3

BARS

ZEBRA

OIS

EVF DTL

WFM

CH1 SEL

CH2 SEL

INT(L)

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT1

INPUT2

AUDIO

INPUT1

INPUT2

OFF

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

MIC POWER +48V

DISP/

10 11

BARS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

ZEBRA button (Page 5 of Vol.2)

OIS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)

EVF DTL button (Page 30)

WFM button (Page 12 of Vol.2)

COUNTER – RESET/TC SET button

(Page 24 of Vol.2)

CH1/CH2 SELECT switch (Page 17 of Vol.2)

INPUT 1/2 switch (MIC POWER +48V)

(Page 17 of Vol.2)

Tripod hole (bottom side) (Page 16)

10 Lens detachment button (Page 11)

11 AWB button (Page 41)

12 White balance sensor (Page 43)

13 Remote control sensor (front) (Page 27)

14 Tally lamp (front) (Page 28)

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Remote control

To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON. The default

setting for this item is OFF. (Page 62 of Vol.2)

EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 40 of Vol.2)

DATE/TIME button (Page 40 of Vol.2)

START/STOP button

The following buttons are for functions that

cannot be executed on this camera-recorder.

•

button

Same function as the START/STOP button on

the camera.

ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)

PLAY button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

SEARCH buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2)

PAUSE button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

STILL ADV buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)

STOP button (Page 28 of Vol.2)

ZOOM

VOL

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

10 SKIP buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2)

11 OPERATION buttons

ENTER

Same function as the Operation lever on the

camera.

12 MENU button

Same function as the MENU button on the

camera.

Remote control usable range (Page 27)

13 PHOTO SHOT button (Page 13 of Vol.2)

Same function as the CAPTURE feature

assigned to a USER SW function on the

camera.

Recharging the battery

Recharging

The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery before use.

It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.

Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Insert the battery.

Disconnect the DC cord.

(Battery cannot be charged if DC cord is

connected.)

Charging lamp [CHARGE]

Align the battery with the

mark and insert fully.

Insert until fully in place.

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Description of parts (continued)

■Charging lamp

pause.

On: Charging in progress

Off: Charging complete

Flashing: See below

• The battery display will change

→

as battery capacity decreases.

will be

displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are

■^{If charging lamp is flashing}

remaining, and

is empty.

will flash when the battery

Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other

substances attached to the connectors on the

battery or AC adaptor, and ensure that the adaptor

has been connected correctly.

• Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed

correctly when using in high or low temperatures,

or when the battery has not been used for a

long period of time. To ensure that remaining

battery capacity is displayed correctly, use the

battery completely from a fully-charged state,

and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery

capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the

battery has been used for long periods in high

or low temperatures, or if the battery has been

recharged a large number of times.)

• The remaining battery capacity display is a

guideline and may change according to usage

conditions.

• The remaining battery capacity display will

momentarily disappear when switching between

modes, when conducting REC CHECK

• If there is dirt or dust on the connectors,

disconnect the power plug from the socket before

cleaning.

• If the charging lamp continues to flash, there

may be a fault with the battery or the AC adaptor.

Please consult with the place of purchase.

■^{Charging time and available recording time}

(Approx.)

Maximum

continuous

recording time

Battery

model

Voltage/

capacity

Charging

time

7.2 V/

5800 mAh

(typ.)

Approx.

350

minutes

CGA-E/625

Approx.

230 minutes

operations or when changing the LCD brightness

since the capacity is recalculated at these times.

• Not displayed when using AC adaptor.

(included) 5400 mAh

(min.)

7.2 V/

VW-VBG6

5800 mAh

Approx.

350

minutes

Approx.

230 minutes

• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and

hairpins) away from the battery.

Short-circuiting may occur across the

terminals, causing the battery to heat up,

and you may seriously burn yourself if you

touch the battery in this state.

• The battery becomes hot while it is being used

or charged. The camera-recorder itself also

becomes hot during use.

• The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly

start and stop recording.

• The battery takes longer to charge when it is

warm.

• The AC adaptor can interfere with radio

reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away

from it.

• The AC adaptor may make some noise when

you are using it, but this is normal.

• Battery cannot be recharged when the DC

cord is connected to the AC adaptor.

(optional)

(typ.)

• The figures in the table above are guidelines

for use in normal temperature conditions

(temperature 25 °C (77 °F), humidity 60%).

Charging may take longer in higher or lower

temperatures.

• Charging may take longer if the battery has not

been in use for a long period of time.

• Given here are the approximate continuous

recording times when recording using the

viewfinder with no connections to any external

devices and with the LCD monitor closed.

• Available recording time may vary according to

usage conditions.

• Charging times are based on charging batteries

from an empty state.

■^{Remaining battery capacity displays}

When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries

compatible with this product, the remaining battery

capacity is displayed in minutes.

90min

Time remaining will be displayed after a brief

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Power sources

Using the battery

Installation

Insert the battery until it clicks into place.

Remove the battery while pressing the

battery release button.

• Support the battery with your hand to ensure

that it will not fall.

Battery

release button

WER

.^ON

CAM MOD

DIO LEVEL

CH2

Mode lamp

Removal

Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check

that the mode lamp is off.

Using the AC adaptor

Installation

Removal

Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor.

Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check

that the mode lamp is off.

Plug the AC power supply cord into the

power outlet.

Remove the DC cord’s battery connector

while pressing the battery release button.

Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until

it clicks into place.

Disconnect the AC power supply cord from

the power outlet.

• Battery cannot be recharged when the DC

cord is connected to the AC adaptor.

• Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the

power outlet when the unit is not going to be used.

CAUTION:

• This apparatus can be operated at a

voltage in the range of 110 – 240 V AC.

Voltages other than 120 V are not intended

for U.S.A. and Canada.

DC cord’s battery

connector

Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC

may require the use of a different AC plug.

Please contact either a local or foreign

Panasonic authorized service center for

assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.

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Adjusting the hand strap

Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.

Open the cover and adjust the length.

Close the cover.

• Make sure the cover is fully closed.

Attaching/detaching the handle

Detaching the handle

Screws

Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove

the two screws.

Slide in the direction of the arrow.

The handle will detach.

Attaching the handle

Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to

attach the handle.

• Ensure both screws are firmly fixed in place.

• When holding the handle, make sure the screws

are not loose.

Attaching/detaching the grip

Detaching the grip

Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove

the two screws.

Slide in the direction of the arrow.

The grip will detach.

Screws

Attaching the grip

Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to

attach the grip.

• When attaching, ensure both screws are firmly

fixed in place.

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The remote control

Insert the battery

Remote control usable range

Push the catch in the direction shown by

arrow ① to remove the holder.

The distance between the remote control and the

unit’s remote control sensor: Within approx. 5 m

Angle: Approximately 10° upward,

approximately 15° downward,

approximately 15° leftward, or

approximately 15° rightward

(when the accessory battery is used)

Insert the battery with the “+” marked side

facing up.

Remote control

sensor (Rear)

Remote control

sensor (Front)

Return the holder to its original position.

• When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace

it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one

year, depending on the frequency of use.)

If the remote control unit fails to work even when

it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote

control sensor, the battery has run out.

• The remote control is intended for indoor operation.

Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not

operate properly even within the usable ranges.

• The remote control is set to OFF in the factory

settings. When using the remote control, set

the REMOTE CONTROL item in the OTHER

FUNCTIONS screen to ON. (Page 62 of Vol.2)

• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Turn on/off the camera

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Turn on the camera:

The mode lamp (CAM) lights red (CAMERA mode)

and the camera is now in the recording pause mode.

–

EXEC

START/

STOP

PUSH-ENTER

AUDIO MON

Turn off the camera:

MEGA

O.I.S.

OFF

The mode lamp (CAM/PB) goes out.

DISP/

FOCUS

PUSH AUTO

FUNCTION USER

O^PF^OF.^W.^EO^RN

MODECHK

CAM

MODE

CH2

∞

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

• Energy-saving mode

IRIS GAIN

WHITE BAL

USER

PRST

According to the settings made in the POWER

SAVE item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

in the settings menu, the following will apply if

POWER switch

no designated operations are performed for

OFF

^PO.^W.^ER

CAM MODE

approximately five minutes while recording is paused

(when an SD Memory Card has been inserted).

ON: The camera recorder turns off automatically.

OFF: Does not switch OFF the camera.

Mode lamp

See the setup menus, POWER SAVE

(Page 63 of Vol.2) for details.

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Tally lamp

The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording

by setting the TALLY LAMP item of the OTHER

FUNCTIONS screen (Page 62 of Vol.2) to any

setting other than OFF.

The tally lamp will flash in any of the following

circumstances.

Tally lamp

• Receiving remote control operation

(flashes 8 times per second)

• Recording error has occurred

(flashes 4 times per second)

• Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second)

• Available SD Memory Card capacity is low

(flashes 4 times per second)

• Remaining battery capacity is low

(flashes once per second)

• Remaining memory of the SD Memory Card is

low (flashes once per second)

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Viewfinder

This camera has two viewfinders; one is a

miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a

retractable 3.5-inch LCD.

Use the viewfinder that best suits the application

and shooting conditions.

Fitting the eye cup

Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on

the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting them

together.

• Turning the eye cup after attaching it may

cause the eye cup holder to come off. If the

eyecup holder does come off, see “Cleaning

the Viewfinder” (Page 71 of Vol.2) for details

on how to refit it.

• The brightness and hue may differ between the

images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD

monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To

see how the final images will appear, check them

on a TV monitor.

Eye cup holder

Eye cup

Using the viewfinder

Set the POWER switch to ON and check that

images appear in the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the

screen is positioned where it is easiest to

see.

• You can move the viewfinder out to about

90° perpendicular to the camera.

Projections

Adjust the diopter adjustment dial so

that you can see the characters on the

viewfinder screen clearly.

• The pixels of the LCD monitor are controlled

to obtain high precision with 99.99 % of the

effective pixels. This leaves less than 0.01 %

of pixels that may not light or may remain on

all the time. These phenomena are normal and

will have no effect on the images you shoot.

• Screen burn-in may occur in the LCD monitor.

However, this is not a defect.

Diopter adjustment dial

Eye cup

Do not allow the eyepiece of the viewfinder

to remain in direct contact with sunlight or

other strong light sources.

• Internal components may be damaged and fire

may be caused if light accumulates through

the lens.

• When the LCD monitor is open, the viewfinder

may not display anything. Close the LCD

monitor.

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Viewfinder (continued)

Using the LCD

Emphasizing outlines

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 27)

Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see

in the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to

focus.

Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the

images you shoot.

Open the LCD monitor.

• The monitor opens to an angle of 90

degrees. The camera may be damaged by

attempting to open it further than this.

In CAM mode, press EVF DTL button.

“EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for about

2 seconds.

–

EXEC

START/

STOP

PUSH-ENTER

AUDIO MON

BARS

ZEBRA

CH1 SEL

OIS

EVF DTL

WFM

CH2 SEL

INT(L)

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT1

INPUT2

MEGA

O.I.S.

AUDIO

INPUT1

INPUT2

OFF

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

OFF

MIC POWER +48V

DISP/

MODECHK OFF

^PO.^W.^EO^RN

FOCUS

FUNCTION USER

CAM

MODE

CH2

∞

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL

USER

PRST

EVF DTL button

Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest

BARS

ZEBRA

OIS

to see.

EVF DTL

WFM

CH1 SEL

CH2 SEL

(

)

INT

INPUT1

INPUT2

• The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the

lens and 90° toward you.

• Do not apply unnecessary force to the

open LCD. This can damage the camera.

INPUT1

INPUT2

AUDIO

INPUT1

INPUT2

OFF

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

MIC POWER +48V

Press EVF DTL button again to return to the

original display. “EVF DTL OFF” appears on the

screen for about 2 seconds.

• Ensure the LCD is fully closed.

• Operation status displays during self-portrait

recording

No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.)

Recording in progress, during transition

to the recording pause mode

Recording paused (recording standby)

Warning display

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Adjusting the screen display

Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 27)

Adjust the selected item by tilting the

Operation lever in the

directions.

Press the MENU button.

• For menu operation (Page 44)

• Operations may also be performed

using buttons on the remote control that

correspond to those on the camera. For

details, see “Description of parts (Remote

control)”. (Page 23)

Viewfinder adjustments

Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu

DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Press MENU button to exit the menus.

• The viewfinder display can be in color or black

and white. (See the setup menus, DISPLAY

SETUP screen, EVF COLOR.) The resolution

is the same for both of them.

LCD monitor adjustments

Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu

DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Select the desired item by tilting the

Operation lever in the

directions, and

push the Operation lever.

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Viewfinder (continued)

Changing backlight brightness

The brightness of the LCD monitor backlight can

be adjusted between five different settings.

Select LCD BACKLIGHT from the setup

menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Select and set a value in the range of +1 to

-3.

The greater the value the brighter the screen.

• This setting will remain saved even if the

camera’s power is switched off.

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Setting the calendar

The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents

(clip), and affects the sequence of playback of

the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be

sure to check and set TIME ZONE and CLOCK

SET. This shows you how to adjust the calendar to

17:20 on December 25, 2010.

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction and

select YES in the CLOCK SET item on the

settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.

Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

(Page 27)

Press the MENU button.

• Menu operation (Page 44)

• Operations may also be performed

using buttons on the remote control that

correspond to those on the camera. For

details, see “Description of parts (Remote

control)”. (Page 23)

Tilt the Operation lever in the

and set to DEC.

directions

Select the TIME ZONE item on the settings

menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, and

push the Operation lever (or tilt lever in

direction).

Tilt the Operation lever to the direction

to change to the next item, and set to 25 by

tilting in the

directions.

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.

Factory default setting is +00:00.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining

items.

• The date can be set to any date between

January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2039.

• For any date after December 31, 2039, “- -”

will appear on screen.

• Time is displayed in 24-hour format.

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Setting the calendar (continued)

When settings are complete, push

the Operation lever, select YES on the

confirmation screen, and push the

Operation lever again.

• The clock can vary in accuracy so check that

the time is correct before shooting.

• When using the camera overseas, do not

set the CLOCK SET option to the local time,

but instead enter the time difference from

Greenwich mean time according to TIME

ZONE. (Page 63 of Vol.2)

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Basic shooting operations

Preparing for recording

• The images shot from when shooting starts

until it is stopped are recorded as one clip.

• When recording is paused after a short period,

a small amount of time may be required after

pressing the START/STOP button to stop

recording before writing to the SD Memory

Card is terminated.

Turn the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 27)

• Make sure the mode lamp is lit up.

Lift the viewfinder up, and slide the card slot

cover OPEN lever right to open.

This means that operations cannot be

accepted if the START/STOP button is

pressed immediately.

Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the

card slot.

• The camera will read information from the SD

Memory Card immediately after the card is

inserted. Press the START/STOP button to

begin recording after PAUSE is displayed in

the operation status display. (Page 47 of Vol.2)

• The camera’s factory default setting is PH

mode 1080/60i recording.

Close the SD Memory Card slot cover.

• Ensure that the cover firmly clicks into place.

(To view current setting status: Page 6 of

Vol.2)

• The upper limit for the number of clips which

can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card

is 900. (However, this number may exceed

900 clips at times such as when shooting

immediately after the POWER switch has been

set to ON.)

Insert the

in the direction

shown here, and

push until the

card clicks firmly

into place.

connector part

Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)

When recording is paused, the REC CHECK

function can be used to review the video and audio

recorded 2 seconds immediately prior. You can

assign the REC CHECK function to USER switch

1/2/3 via the menu.

• The REC CHECK images are also recorded

when a device is connected to the camera and

backup images have been recorded.

• The REC CHECK function does not work when

PC has been selected as the operation mode.

• This function does not work if the REC format is

changed, if the camera is set to the CAM mode

after having been switched to the PB mode, if the

SD memory card slot cover is opened, or if the

slot is switched after shooting.

• Do not perform any of the following operations

while the SD Memory Card access lamp is

flashing.

Performing these operations may damage the

SD Memory Card or its contents, or cause the

camera to fail to operate correctly.

ā Opening the card door and removing the SD

Memory Card

ā Switching off the power

ā Connecting or disconnecting the USB

connection cable

ā Shaking or striking the camera

• Always format SD Memory Cards that have

been used in other devices when first using

them with this camera. (Page 36)

• If “CHECK CARD” is displayed on the

viewfinder or the LCD monitor, please remove

the SD Memory Card and insert it again.

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Basic shooting operations (continued)

SD Memory Card access lamp

CAM mode/PB mode

Formatting SD Memory Cards

Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

(Page 27)

Illuminated orange:

Flashing orange (fast): Verifying card/inspecting

card for possible defects

Flashing orange (slow):Accessing card

Flashing green (slow): Card write-protected/

no space left on card

Reading/writing possible

Press the MENU button.

Select CARD FUNCTIONS→CARD

FORMAT from the menu, and then push the

OPERATION lever to confirm.

• Select the slot number of the card to format

when the following screen is displayed.

Select NO if you do not wish to format the

card.

Illuminated green:

Card not selected for

recording

Off: No card inserted/unformatted or incompatible

card inserted

When the USB is connected

Flashing orange: Accessing card

Off: A status other than access underway.

• Press the MENU button to close the menu display.

SD Memory Card access lamp

Select YES on the conformation screen.

• The SD Memory Card will be formatted.

Selecting a slot

Of the two SD memory card slots, the slot to be

used for recording can be switched.

Press the MENU button to finish.

• When an SD Memory Card is formatted, all

data including video data and still images

recorded on the card will be erased and will

not be restorable.

Press the SLOT SELECT button while

recording is paused.

The access lamp of the slot for recording lights

up orange.

Save all important data to your computer.

• This function works when a recordable SD

card is inserted in both slots.

• The slot cannot be switched during recording.

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SD Memory Card recording times

Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards manufactured by

Panasonic

Recording mode

*¹

(Highest quality mode

1920 × 1080 pixels or 1280 ×

*¹

(High quality mode/

1920 × 1080 pixels)

*²

SD Memory Card

capacity

(Long duration mode/

1440 × 1080 pixels)

720 pixels)

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

Approx. 2 min

Approx. 5 min

Approx. 10 min

Approx. 21 min

Approx. 33 min

Approx. 45 min

Approx. 65 min

Approx. 90 min

Approx. 180 min

Approx. 270 min

Approx. 360 min

Approx. 3 min

Approx. 7 min

Approx. 15 min

Approx. 30 min

Approx. 45 min

Approx. 60 min

Approx. 90 min

Approx. 120 min

Approx. 240 min

Approx. 360 min

Approx. 480 min

Approx. 10 min

Approx. 21 min

Approx. 45 min

Approx. 90 min

Approx. 135 min

Approx. 180 min

Approx. 270 min

Approx. 360 min

Approx. 720 min

Approx.1080 min

Approx.1440 min

8 GB

12 GB

16 GB

32 GB

48 GB

64 GB

Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode.

Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.

Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 2 or above when recording in HG mode or HE mode.

Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.

This is the highest quality mode of this camera.

*²

*³

• This camera uses the VBR recording system. “VBR” stands for Variable Bit Rate, and it refers to a system in

which the bit rate (volume of data per given time period) varies automatically depending on the subject which is

being shot. This means that the recording times will be shorter when fast-moving subjects have been recorded.

• Times displayed include time needed for processing, etc. – actual available recording times will be

slightly shorter.

• The camera is capable of continuous recording for a maximum of 12 hours.

• Recording can be restarted even if it was paused due to shortage of space.

• Even for the same card, the recording time differs depending on conditions such as the recording format

and recorded images.

• Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback screen under the following shooting conditions:

ā When there are complex patterns in the background

ā When the camera is moved in large motions or when it is moved very quickly

ā When a fast-moving subject has been recorded (and especially when HE has been set as the recording mode)

• When an SD memory card is formatted, the entire data including still images recorded on the card is

erased and cannot be restored. Save any valuable data on your personal computer before formatting.

• Please use an SD memory card class of SD speed class 6 or above when using the VFR function.

Recording cannot be performed with less than SD speed class 6.

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Basic shooting operations (continued)

Removing SD Memory Card

Repairing SD Memory Cards

Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect

the battery or DC cord while the SD Memory Card

access lamp is flashing, as doing so may damage

the SD Memory Card. In the event that the SD

Memory Card has been removed while the SD

Memory Card access lamp was flashing, or that

the battery or DC cord has been disconnected

during recording or the recording finalization

process, a repair verification screen will be

displayed the next time the power is switched on in

order to allow errors to be repaired.

Lift the viewfinder up, and slide the card slot

cover OPEN lever right to open.

• Ensure that the SD Memory Card access

lamp is not flashing orange before opening

the cover.

Press the center of the SD Memory Card so

that it pops out slightly, and pull the card

straight outwards.

SD Memory Card access lamp

Select YES to begin repairing. When repairing is

complete, “REPAIR FINISHED” will be displayed, and

the camera will switch to the recording paused screen.

Select NO to switch directly to the recording

paused screen without repairing.

• Memory cards cannot be repaired with the camera

if NO is selected, but can still be repaired by using

the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or switch off

the power in the following circumstances. Doing

so may damage your SD Memory Card.

1) While the SD Memory Card access lamp is still

flashing orange after an SD Memory Card has

been inserted.

2) While the SD Memory Card access lamp is

flashing such as during recording or during

recording finalization.

• An SD Memory Card on which an error occurred

can be repaired by using either the camera

that was used for the shooting, or the AVCCAM

Restorer contents repair software.

• A repair confirmation message may be displayed

after inserting an SD Memory Card which has no

error, but repair will not be performed even when

YES or NO is selected.

• Repair may take up to 20 minutes or so depending

on the places where the errors occurred on the card.

• Use a battery with an adequate charge or the AC adaptor.

• If the repair operation has failed, “SYSTEM

ERROR TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed.

In this case, please use the AVCCAM Restorer

contents repair software.

Depending on the status of the data, it may not be

possible to restore all data completely. In this case,

it will no longer be possible to play back the clips

that were recorded before the power was turned off.

• Clips with a total recording time of less than 10

seconds may not be able to be repaired.

Protecting SD Memory Cards

Move the write-protect switch on the SD Memory

Card to the “LOCK” position to prevent recorded

contents being accidentally erased from the card.

Write-protect

switch

• Indexes attached during recording cannot be repaired.

AVCCAM Restorer is included on the supplied

CD-ROM.

For details on how to install it, refer to install.txt.

For details on how to use it, read the operating

instructions (PDF file).

The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded

from the following website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

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Basic operations of the camera

Temporarily switching to auto focus

Manual focusing

Even if you have switched FOCUS to M (MANUAL)

the camera will focus automatically while you press

down PUSH AUTO.

Focus ring

–

EXEC

START/

STOP

PUSH-ENTER

AUDIO MON

• Auto focus may not work properly if there is

flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to the

ambient light. (Page 14 of Vol.2)

• If the auto focus mode is set with any format

except 60i, 60P, 50i and 50p, controlling the

focus will take slightly longer than in the normal

focus mode.

MEGA

O.I.S.

OFF

DISP/

FUNCTION USER

MODECHK

OFF

^PO.^W.^ER

ON CAM

MODE

CH2

FOCUS

∞

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL

USER

PRST

PUSH AUTO FOCUS switch

button

• Auto focus is not available for some models of

lens.

• Auto focus is not available when using the VFR

function.

Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to

control focusing.

A (AUTO):

Auto focus mode

M (MANUAL):

• The focus position display does not move

linearly.

Manual focus mode

Turn the focus ring by hand.

The camera first focuses on infinity, then it

switches to manual focus.

The FOCUS switch automatically moves

back to M (MANUAL) after you move it to

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Basic operations of the camera (continued)

Using focus assist

Iris adjustments

OFF

Assign FA to any of the USER 1 – 3 buttons

in the menu SW MODE screen.

FOCUS

PUSH AUTO

FUNCTION

∞

IRIS GAIN

WHITE BAL

Press the button assigned FA.

The contours of the image is taken in the red

outline. Adjust the focus so that the subject to

focus is surrounded by the red outline.

IRIS dial

IRIS button

Press the IRIS button to switch how to

adjust the aperture of lens.

AUTO IRIS:

Adjust the iris automatically.

MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually.

Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of

lens when in the manual iris mode.

• In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can be

corrected using this dial.

• Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture

control in the setup menus, SW MODE screen,

IRIS DIAL. (Page 54 of Vol.2)

• Depending on your lens, AUTO IRIS may not

operate.

• Depending on your lens, the CLOSE function

may not work during the IRIS operation.

• Depending on your lens, for example if you are

using a mount adaptor, the IRIS dial may not

operate. Operate the IRIS ring of the lens.

• See the display on the iris meter for the status

of the light intensity. For details on the iris

meter display, see page 47 of Vol. 2.

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Adjusting the gain

Light intensity adjustments

When the display is dark, increase the gain to

brighten the display.

Use the ND dial to change the ND Filter used (filter

to change light intensity).

1: ND filter is not used.

EXEC

START/

STOP

PUSH-ENTER

2: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/4.

3: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/16.

4: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64.

–

AUDIO MON

MEGA

O.I.S.

OFF

DISP/

FUNCTION USER

MODECHK

OFF

^PO.^W.^ER

ON CAM

MODE

CH2

FOCUS

∞

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL

USER

PRST

ND dial

GAIN switch

–

EXEC

START/

STOP

PUSH-ENTER

AUDIO MON

Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.

MEGA

O.I.S.

OFF

Set here under normal conditions. (The

default value is ISO400/0 dB)

DISP/

FUNCTION USER

MODECHK

OFF

^PO.^W.^ER

ON CAM

MODE

CH2

FOCUS

∞

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL

USER

PRST

Increase the gain of the image amplifier.

(The default value is ISO800/6 dB.)

Increase the gain of the image amplifier.

(The default value is ISO1600/12 dB.)

Adjusting the white balance

In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust

the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If

the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only

will the white be reproduced poorly but the color

tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.

When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust

the white balance whenever lighting conditions

change.

• You can change the L, M, and H gain values

using the LOW GAIN, MID GAIN and HIGH

GAIN on the setting menu SW MODE screen.

(Page 54 of Vol.2)

You can save adjustments and reselect them by

setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.

You can also use the preset values.

Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.

WHITE BAL switch

AWB button

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Basic operations of the camera (continued)

White balance adjustments

Using presets

Set the shutter speed. (Page 14 of Vol.2)

Use this feature when you have no time to make

white balance adjustments.

Place a white pattern in a location with the

same lighting conditions and light source as

the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole

screen with white.

Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the

subject can be used instead.

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

The current white balance value appears.

• White balance values 3200 K and 5600 K

are preset in the PRST position.

Guide to the preset values

• Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.

P3.2K (3200 K): halogen light

P5.6K (5600 K): outdoors

Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B

(whichever one you want to save the

adjustment in).

Press the AWB button.

The white balance value switches in the

following order: 3200K, 5600K, VARIABLE.

Press the AWB button.

• Selecting VARIABLE enables the white

balance to be set to an arbitrary value between

2.4 K and 9.9 K by moving the FUNCTION

knob up and down.

• The VARIABLE white balance value displayed

is not guaranteed to be an absolute value.

Please use it as a reference value.

• Adjustment takes a few seconds.

(The following messages appear on the

screen.)

Message during adjustment

AWB Ach ACTIVE

Message after adjustment

AWB Ach OK

• The VARIABLE white balance value can be

checked by pressing the AWB button

• The value of VARIABLE cannot be changed

when the AREA function of the FUNCTION

KNOB is operating and a frame is displayed.

• An error message appears on the screen

when white balance adjustment is not

possible.

Message when adjustment cannot be

done

AWB Ach NG

• White balance cannot be adjusted if the ATW

(Auto Tracking White) function is working.

• Make the necessary adjustments if one of the

following error messages appears, then try

adjusting the white balance again.

Error messages

Adjustments

Increase light or increase

the gain.

LOW LIGHT

Reduce light or decrease

the gain.

LEVEL OVER

• If the messages repeatedly appear even after

trying a number of times, consult your dealer.

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Black balance adjustments

Auto Tracking White (ATW)

In order to reproduce the black accurately, adjust

the zero level of all three RGB primary colors. If the

black balance is not adjusted properly, not only will

the black be reproduced poorly but the color tones

of the entire screen will also be downgraded.

It is not normally necessary to adjust the black

balance. Adjust it when:

• You use the camera for the first time.

• You use the camera after not using it for a long

time.

Using the ATW function enables the recording

environment to be automatically analyzed and an

optimum white balance to be constantly maintained

during recording.

You can allocate the ATW feature to one of the

positions on the WHITE BAL switch (A, B, or

PRST). Allocate it by going to the setup menus,

SW MODE screen, ATW. (Page 54 of Vol.2)

White balance sensor

• The ambient temperature changes greatly.

• You change the gain and shutter speed.

• You switch to the CAM mode from the PB mode.

• You change the SYSTEM FREQ.

White balance can be adjusted automatically by

pressing the AWB button, while black balance can

be adjusted by holding the button down. Set the

conditions for white balance adjustment before

proceeding.

Message during adjustment

ABB ACTIVE

• Depending on the environment, there may be

some error in the adjustment.

• Use the procedure described on the previous

page whenever you need more precise white

balance.

Message after adjustment

ABB END

• Do not block the white balance sensor when

using the ATW feature. ATW will not work if

you do.

• Black balance can be adjusted by holding

the AWB button down even when the ATW

function is in use.

• You cannot adjust the black balance while you

are shooting.

• Black balance adjustment takes around 30

seconds when the shutter speed is 1/8 or less.

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Using the setup menus

Use the setup menus to change the settings to

suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are

recording.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

to move the yellow cursor to the function

you wish to set.

directions

EXEC

Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the

direction) to display the setting items.

MENU button

PUSH-ENTER

Operation

lever

Example:

–

Tilt the Operation lever in the

to move the yellow cursor to the item you

wish to set.

directions

Example:

Using the menus

• The menu items indicated in the gray

characters cannot be changed its settings.

When the unit is in other than playback or

recording mode, press the MENU button.

The following is displayed on the viewfinder and

LCD monitor.

Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the

direction) to set the item.

CAM mode (Example)

To change values or other parameters, tilt the

Operation lever in the

directions. Select the

item to be set, and then push the OPERATION

lever to confirm.

Example:

PB mode (Example)

• Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

return to the previous menu.

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Repeat steps 4 - 5 to change any other

items.

Press the MENU button to complete settings

and return to the normal screen.

• Tilt the OPERATION lever in the direction,

or push the OPERATION lever to change the

set value and return to the previous menu (in

some cases).

Repeat steps 2 - 5 to change any other

settings.

Press the MENU button to complete settings

and return to the normal screen.

Initializing the menu settings

The menu settings contain both the user file

settings and the scene file settings. You can

initialize them separately.

To initialize the user file (i.e. all the settings

other than the scene file settings)

Select INIT in LOAD/SAVE/INIT of the USER FILE

screen. The current menu settings of user file will

return to the factory settings.

To initialize the scene file

Of the six scene files, select the file you want to

initialize from the SCENE SELECT item in the

SCENE FILE screen. Then in the SCENE FILE

screen, LOAD/SAVE/INIT, select INIT.

The settings for only the selected scene file are

returned to the factory settings.

If you wish to initialize the user file and scene

files at the same time, the user file and all six

scene files can be restored to their factory

default settings by selecting YES for the MENU

INIT item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.

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Setup menu structure

SCENE FILE

(Pages 51 to 53 of Vol.2)

SCENE SELECT

OPERATION TYPE

REC FORMAT

VFR MODE

SW MODE

(Pages 53 to 55 of Vol.2)

FUNCTION KNOB

LOW GAIN

MID GAIN

HIGH GAIN

ATW

FRAME RATE

SYNCRO SCAN

DETAIL LEVEL

V DETAIL LEVEL

DETAIL CORING

CHROMA LEVEL

CHROMA PHASE

COLOR TEMP Ach

COLOR TEMP Bch

MASTER PED

A.IRIS LEVEL

DRS

IRIS DIAL

USER1 SW

USER2 SW

USER3 SW

WFM

S/S SW INH

FACE FRAMING

RECORDING SETUP

(Page 56 of Vol.2)

PREREC MODE

INTERVAL REC

RELAY REC

PH AUDIO MODE

MIC ALC

GAMMA

KNEE

MATRIX

SKIN TONE DTL

B/W MODE

MIC GAIN1

MIC GAIN2

CARD READ

CARD WRITE

LOAD/SAVE/INIT

NAME EDIT

TC MODE

TCG

TC/UB SETUP

(Page 57 of Vol.2)

TD PRESET

UB PRESET

EXT TC LINK

AV IN/OUT SETUP

(Page 58 of Vol.2)

SDI & HDMI OUT SEL

SDI OUT

SDI 24PsF

SDI EDH

DOWNCON MODE

HP MODE

TEST TONE

VIDEO SETUP

AUDIO OUT

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Menu (continued)

DISPLAY SETUP

(Pages 59 to 60 of Vol.2)

ZEBRA DETECT1

ZEBRA DETECT2

Y GET MARKER

SAFETY ZONE

CENTER MARKER

FOCUS BAR

REC COUNTER

VIDEO OUT OSD

IRIS METER

CARD FUNCTIONS

(Page 61 of Vol.2)

CARD FORMAT

CARD STATUS

CLIP PROPERTY

(only PB MENU)

USER FILE

CARD READ

(Page 61 of Vol.2)

CARD WRITE

LOAD/SAVE/INT

DATE/TIME

DATE FORMAT

LEVEL METER

ZOOM & FOCUS

CARD & BATTERY

OTHER DISPLAY

LCD BACKLIGHT

LCD SET

META DATA

(Page 62 of Vol.2)

CARD READ

RECORD

USER CLIP NAME

META DATA PROP

CLIP COUNTER RST

META INIT SET

EVF SET

SELF SHOOT

EVF MODE

EVF COLOR

LENS CHECK

IR REMOTE

TALLY LAMP

CLOCK SET

TIME ZONE

OTHER FUNCTIONS

(Pages 62 to 64 of Vol.2)

POWER SAVE

LANGUAGE

SYSTEM FREQ

SYSTEM INFO

LENS INFO

PLAY SETUP

(Page 64 of Vol.2)

PB FORMAT

REPEAT PLAY

RESUME PLAY

SKIP MODE

MENU INT

OPERATION TIME

UPDATE

LENS UPDATE

THUMBNAIL

(Page 65 of Vol.2)

THUMBNAIL MODE

INDICATOR

DATA DISPLAY

DATA FORMAT

OPERATION

(Page 65 of Vol.2)

DELETE

INDEX

CLIP PROTECT

COPY

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Specifications

[General]

Shutter speed settings

Preset

when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz

60i/60P mode:

Supply voltage:DC 7.2 V

(when the battery is used)/

7.3 V

1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000 seconds

30P mode:

(when the AC adaptor is used)

Power consumption: Recording: 12.4 W

1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,

1/1000, 1/2000 seconds

24P mode:

1/24, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,

1/1000, 1/2000 seconds

when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz

50i/50P mode:

indicates safety information.

Ambient operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Ambient operating humidity

10% to 80% (no condensation)

Weight

1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000 seconds

Approx. 1.3 kg(2.9 lb)

(Excluding the handle, grip, battery and

accessories)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

163.4 mm × 195 mm × 290.4 mm

(6-7/16 inches × 7-11/16 inches × 11-7/16 inches)

(Including the handle and grip)

25P mode:

1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,

1/1000, 1/2000 seconds

* Underline indicates when shutter is OFF

Syncro scan

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz, and

OPERATION TYPE is VIDEO CAM)

60i/60P mode:

[Camera]

1/60.0 seconds – 1/250.6 seconds

Pickup devices

30P mode: 1/30.0 seconds

24P mode: 1/24.0 seconds

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz, and

OPERATION TYPE is VIDEO CAM)

50i/50P mode:

1/50.0 seconds – 1/250.0 seconds

25P mode: 1/25.0 seconds to 1/250.0 seconds

(OPERATION TYPE is FILM CAM)

10.0 d – 180.0 d – 360.0d

(0.5d increments, angle display)

* Underline indicates default

Slow shutter speed settings

when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz

60i/60P mode:

–

1/250.6 seconds

4/3 MOS fixed pickup device

Single panel (primary color filter)

Number of pixels

Effective pixels: 12.4 million approx.

Single panel (16:9)

Image size

Valid image range

Approx. 17.8 mm (H) × Approx. 10.0 mm (V)

Lens

Not included

Lens mount

Micro Four Thirds system

Lens mount

ND filter

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 seconds

30P mode:

1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Gain settings

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 seconds

24P mode:

1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 seconds

when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz

50i/50P mode:

-6 - +18dB (3dB increments)

(VIDEO CAM mode)

ISO200 – ISO3200

(FILM CAM mode)

Color temperature settings

ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200K, preset 5600K,

preset VAR, Ach, Bch

1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 seconds

25P mode:

1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 seconds

* Only when OPERATION TYPE is set to VIDEO

CAM

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Normal sensitivity

VFR recording

F8.0 normal

When REC FORMAT is 1080 24p/30p:

12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/

36/40/44/48/54/60 frame/sec

When REC FORMAT is 1080 25p:

12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/

34/37/42/45/48/50 frame/sec

(2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflex, 1080-59.94i)

Horizontal resolution

800 TV lines (standard)

(in the center of the screen)

[Image/recording/playback]

Recording Format

[Image output]

AVCHD compliant

SDI output

Compression formats

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

BNC, 0.8V [p-p], 75 Ω

HD HDI

Recording media

SD Memory Card:

Up to 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

(FAT12, FAT16 format supported)

SDHC Memory Card:

1080/60i, 1080/24psF, 720/60p

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)

1080/50i, 720/50p

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)

SD SDI

4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

(FAT32 format supported)

SDXC memory cards:

480/60i

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)

576/50i

48 GB, 64GB (exFAT format supported)

However, above Class4 is supported in PH

and HA modes, and above Class6 is supported

during VFR recording.

Recording format (Recording mode, resolution)

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)

PH 1080/59.94i

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)

HDMI terminal

HDMI (HDMI TypeA terminal)

1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)

1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)

(VIERA Link not supported)

VIDEO terminal

PH 1080/29.97p

PH 1080/23.98p

PH 720/59.94p

PH 720/29.97p

Pin jack, 1.0 V[p-p], 75 Ω

480/60i

PH 720/23.98p

HA 1080/59.94i

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)

576/50i

HE 1080/59.94i

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)

PH 1080/50i

PH 1080/25p

PH 720/50p

PH 720/25p

[Audio recording playback]

Recording format

Dolby Digital/2ch (in HA/HE mode)

Dolby Digital/2ch, linear PCM digital/2ch switch

(only in PH mode)

HA 1080/50i

HE 1080/50i

Transmission rate

Sampling frequency

48 kHz

PH mode: 21 Mbps approx. (VBR)

HA mode: 17 Mbps approx. (VBR)

HE mode: 6 Mbps approx. (VBR)

Interval recording

Encoding

16 bit

Compressed bit rate

Dolby Digital

Start/1 second/10 seconds/30 seconds

/1min/2min

PH mode: 384 kbps

HA, HE mode: 256 kbps

* Recording mode is fixed to PH 1080/24P

(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz), PH

1080/25P(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz) and

the maximum shooting time is 24 hours

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Specifications (continued)

[Audio input]

[AC adaptor]

Built-in microphone

Stereo microphone

XLR input

XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2),

LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance

LINE: 0 dBu

Power Source: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz

22 W

Power Output: 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A

(Camera-recorder)

8.4 V DC, 1.3 A (Charge)

MIC:

-50 dBu/-60 dBu (menu selectable)

indicates safety information.

MIC POWER + 48 V ON/OFF selectable

Weight

140 g (0.31 lb)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

103 mm × 36 mm × 62 mm

(4-1/16 inches × 1-13/32 inches × 2-7/16 inches)

[AUDIO output]

AUDIO output

Output: 600 Ω, 316 mV

Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2)

SDI

2ch (linear PCM)

HDMI

2ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)

Headphone

3.5mm diameter, stereo mini jack × 1

Speaker

Round, 20mm diameter

[Other terminals]

Camera remote terminal

Super mini jack × 1 (2.5 mm diameter) (S/S)

Mini jack × 1 (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)

INDEX remote terminal

Super mini jack × 1 (2.5mm diameter)

TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal

VIDEO terminal dual purpose

IN: 1.0 V – 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ

OUT: 2.0 V ± 0.5 V [p-p]

Low impedance

USB terminal

Card reader/writer function

(no copyright protection support)

Type mini B connector

(compliant with USB ver. 2.0)

[Monitor]

LCD

3.45 type, wide LCD color monitor

(920,000 dots approx.)

Viewfinder wide

0.45 type LCD color monitor

(1,220,000 dots equivalent approx.)

Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

2010

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