Panasonic AVVCAM 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

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.

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.

■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

AVCCAM product

within 1 month

“Registration Notice”

e-mail sent

Details about user registration and the extended warranty: http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e

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information submitted. This link is provided to you for convenience.

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

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

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

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/

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.

■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.

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)

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.))

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)

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)

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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/

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Memo

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

This product is eligible for the AVCCAM

3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For

details, see page 5 of vol.1.

Operating Instructions

Vol.2

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No.

AG-AF100P

Volume

Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced

operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.

For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-

Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.1 (printed documents)

contained in the supplied CD-ROM.

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

future use.

ENGLISH

VQT3M18A (E)

M1210AT0 -FJ

Printed in Japan

Contents

Volume 1

Read this first!

Attaching/detaching the grip

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Recommendation for Use of Genuine

Panasonic Battery

The remote control

Turn on/off the camera

Tally lamp

Outline of operations

Viewfinder

Please read before use

Operating precautions

Setting the calendar

Shooting

Before use

Basic shooting operations

Precaution for use

Accessories

Basic operations of the camera

Optional accessories

Using the setup menus

Setup menu structure

Description of parts

Reference

Preparation

Specifications

Recharging the battery

Power sources

Adjusting the hand strap

Attaching/detaching the handle

Volume 2

Adjusting the shutter speed........................14

Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dial........................ 14

Setting the SHUTTER ..................................... 14

Setting the SYNCRO SCAN............................ 14

FRAME RATE setting...................................... 14

Synchro scan................................................... 16

Switching Audio Input..................................17

Using the built-in microphone.......................... 17

Using an external microphone and audio

equipment.................................................... 17

Adjusting the recording level ........................... 18

Using scene files..........................................19

Changing scene file settings ........................... 19

Saving scene files and other settings on SD

Memory Cards........................................21

Clip metadata................................................22

Uploading the metadata (META DATA) ........... 23

Selecting the USER CLIP NAME

Shooting

Shooting in progressive mode......................4

Shooting techniques for different targets....5

Self-portrait shooting ........................................ 5

Zebra pattern .................................................... 5

Marker ............................................................... 6

Checking and displaying shooting status .......... 6

PRE REC .......................................................... 6

Relay function.................................................... 6

Variable frame rate (VFR).................................. 7

Shooting using the FUNCTION knob .............. 10

Optical Image Stabilizer .................................. 11

Adding effects to images................................. 11

Using the USER buttons ................................ 11

Backlight compensation .................................. 11

Color bars........................................................ 11

Wave form monitor function............................. 12

Adjusting the volume while shooting ............... 12

Shot mark function .......................................... 13

Index recording................................................ 13

LAST CLIP function......................................... 13

CAPTURE function.......................................... 13

recording method ........................................ 23

Using the Counter ........................................24

Counter display ............................................... 24

TC preset mode............................................... 24

Charging the built-in battery/

Setting the time code ...........................25

Recharging the built-in battery ........................ 25

Setting the time code....................................... 25

Specifying the time code (TC PRESET).......... 25

Setting user information .................................. 27

Setup menu list.............................................51

SCENE FILE screen........................................ 51

SW MODE screen........................................... 53

RECORDING SETUP screen.......................... 56

TC/UB SETUP screen..................................... 57

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen.............................. 58

DISPLAY SETUP screen................................. 59

CARD FUNCTIONS screen ............................ 61

USER FILE screen.......................................... 61

META DATA screen ......................................... 62

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.......................... 62

PLAY SETUP screen....................................... 64

THUMBNAIL screen........................................ 65

OPERATION screen........................................ 65

Playback

Basic playback operations..........................28

Thumbnail screen.........................................29

Basic thumbnail screen operations ................. 29

Adding shot marks to clips .............................. 31

Select the card slot for playback ..................... 31

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)................32

Set playback format (PB FORMAT)................. 32

Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) .................. 32

Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)............... 33

Set skip method (SKIP MODE) ....................... 33

Thumbnail operations..................................34

Selecting the thumbnail display method

(THUMBNAIL) ............................................. 34

Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION)... 35

Copying clips (COPY) ..................................... 36

Format card and check clip and

card information (CARD FUNCTIONS)....... 37

Useful playback functions...........................39

Fast forward/rewind......................................... 39

Next/previous clip............................................ 39

Frame-by-frame playback ............................... 40

Adjust volume.................................................. 40

Viewing images on a television ....................... 40

Checking the date and time............................. 40

Reference

Before calling for service.............................66

Updating the firmware

incorporated into the unit ....................70

Cleaning ........................................................71

Storage Precautions.....................................72

How to handle data recorded on

SD Memory Card...................................73

Editing

Connecting external units ...........................41

Headphones.................................................... 41

External microphone ....................................... 41

Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)....... 42

TV/Monitor....................................................... 42

Nonlinear editing ..........................................44

Displays

Screen displays............................................45

Regular displays.............................................. 45

Main warning displays..................................... 48

Setting the DISPLAY items.............................. 50

Shooting in progressive mode

Selecting 1080/30P or 1080/24P in the REC

FORMAT option (Page 51) of the setting menu

SCENE FILE screen enables shooting in

progressive mode.

Note the following when shooting in

progressive mode.

• Set the shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF) for best

results.

• There may be a slight delay to the start

of recording when you use the 24P mode

because 4 frames are recorded at a time.

30P mode:

Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive

mode.

For output and recording, the 30-frame-per-

second signal is converted to 60-field-per-second

interlace.

This mode gives you high quality images.

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24P mode:

Shoot 24 frames a second in the progressive

mode.

The video signal will be recorded natively.

However, the external output signal is converted

to a 2:3 format, 60 fps interlaced signal.

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25P mode:

Shoots 25 frames a second in the progressive

mode.

For output and recording of video signal, the

25-frame-per-second image is converted to

50-field-per-second interlace signal.

This mode gives high quality images.

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Shooting techniques for different targets

Self-portrait shooting

Zebra pattern

Images in the LCD monitor when it is turned 180°

for self-portrait shooting may appear unusual.

You can make them appear better by reversing

left and right. Go to the setup menus, DISPLAY

SETUP screen, SELF SHOOT, and select

MIRROR. Shooting in mirror mode has no effect on

what you actually shoot and record.

Press the ZEBRA button in the CAM mode to show

the zebra pattern or marker on the viewfinder and

the LCD monitor so you can check the brightness

of the subject.

Parts that may be whited out through over

exposure are shown as a zebra pattern.

• Very bright

• Reflecting parts

ZEBRA button

BARS

ZEBRA

OIS

EVF DTL

WFM

CH1 SEL

CH2 SEL

(

)

INT

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT1

INPUT2

AUDIO

INPUT1

INPUT2

OFF

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

MIC POWER +48V

You can remove most overexposed parts by

adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual

mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns.

The display changes as follows each time you

press the ZEBRA button.

• Images played back by pressing the REC

CHECK button cannot be inverted horizontally.

• Operation status displays during self-portrait

recording

ZEBRA 1 → ZEBRA 2

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

↑

↓

Recording in progress, during transition

to the recording pause mode

Recording paused (recording standby)

Warning display

ZEBRA OFF ← MARKER ON

In the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen,

ZEBRA DETECT1 and ZEBRA DETECT2, set the

brightness for the zebra patterns. (Page 59)

If the ZEBRA DETECT2 item is set to OFF,

ZEBRA2 will not be displayed even if the ZEBRA

button is pressed.

• Only part of the screen display appears.

When [ ] is displayed, turn the LCD monitor

back in the direction of normal recording, and

check what the message says.

• To confirm screen display information on the

viewfinder, turn the LCD monitor to the normal

shooting position.

The zebra pattern you have set appears as a

percentage on the display for about 2 seconds.

The zebra pattern is displayed in the color bar

as well.

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

Marker

PRE REC

If you press the ZEBRA button while the zebra

pattern is being displayed, a marker appears in

the center of the display (if you have set the setup

menu, DISPLAY SETUP, MARKER to ON).

The brightness of the areas near the screen center

can be checked as a percentage (0% to 99%).

“99%↑” appears if the percentage is over 99.

Record video and audio from three seconds before

the time of the operation to begin recording.

Operation to start

recording

Operation to stop

recording

(Time)

Actual recording

time

PRE REC time

Image level detection area

Marker

Set the PREREC MODE item on the

RECORDING SETUP screen to ON.

PRE-REC will be displayed on the screen.

• When the TCG item on the TC/UB SETUP

screen has been set to REC RUN, the setting

will be automatically changed to FREE RUN.

99%

Image level

The normal display reappears if you press the

ZEBRA button again.

Press the START/STOP button.

Video and audio from approximately 3 seconds

previously will be recorded.

• Recording of the previous 3 seconds of video

and audio may not be possible if recording is

started immediately in the following cases.

ā Immediately after switching from PB mode

to CAM mode

Checking and displaying shooting status

EXEC

START/

STOP

PUSH-ENTER

–

AUDIO MON

MEGA

O.I.S.

ā Immediately after turning power on

ā Immediately after changing to PREREC

MODE item

OFF

DISP/

FUNCTION USER

MODECHK

OFF

^PO.^W.^ER

ON CAM

MODE

CH2

FOCUS

∞

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL

USER

PRST

• The thumbnail for clips recorded using the

PREREC function will display the image from

when the START/STOP button was pressed.

DISP/MODE CHK button

Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button during

recording or while recording is paused will remove

all displays from the screen except the operation

status display, frame display (such as area),

counter, marker, and safety zone display.

Relay function

When the remaining space on an SD card is

insufficient during recording, recording can be

continued using the other SD card slot.

Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button during

recording or while recording is paused will

remove all displays from the screen except for the

operation status, frame display erea etc., counter,

marker, and safety zone display. Press the button

again to return to the normal display. (Page 50)

This setting will be maintained even if the camera’s

power is turned off by moving the POWER switch to

the OFF position or if the operating mode is changed.

Select ON in the RELAY REC item on the settings

menu RECORDING SETUP screen.

• When the remaining space on an SD card is

insufficient during recording, recording will

automatically be continued using the SD card in

the other slot.

• The relay function is not available when an SD

card that cannot be recorded to is inserted in the

SD card slot.

Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button while the

thumbnail screen is displayed in PB mode will

display the properties of the selected clip.

(Clips can be selected by moving the cursor with

the Operation lever.)

• The longest possible recording time with this

camera is 12 hours. This cannot be extended

even if the relay function is used.

Variable frame rate (VFR)

This camera can perform low speed (undercrank) and high speed (overcrank) recording without the need

for a frame rate converter (the camera must be set to 1080_24p or 1080_30p).

: Valid frames

Camera

24P

24PN

24P mode:

Shoots 24 frames a second in native mode. The images (shot at 24 frames a second) are recorded into 24

frames as the video signal.

• When VFR is set, the INTERVAL REC function, relay recording function, and PRE REC function are

automatically set to OFF, and TCG is automatically set to REC RUN.

• The frame rate cannot be changed during recording.

• VFR shooting is only possible when shooting with REC FORMAT set to 1080_24p, 1080_30p or

1080_25p. VFR shooting does not work in the 720p mode.

The recording frame rate can be set to any one from the 20 frame rates given in the following table.

There is a slight a difference between the displayed recording frame rate and the actual recording frame

rate. Please refer to the table below.

When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.94 Hz

Indicated

recording 60 54 48 44 40 36 34 32 30 28 27 26 25 24 22 21 20 18 15 12

frame rate

Actual

recording

frame rate

59.94

53.74

47.54

43.96

39.96

35.97

33.88

31.73

29.97

27.83

27.25

25.97

24.98

23.98

21.98

20.75

19.98

17.63

14.99

11.99

When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz

Indicated

recording 50 48 45 42 37 34 32 30 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 18 15 12

frame rate

Actual

recording

frame rate

50.00

48.08

45.45

41.67

36.76

34.09

31.82

30.00

27.78

26.79

26.04

25.00

24.00

23.08

22.06

20.83

20.00

17.86

15.00

12.50

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

Native recording

Standard recording

Select 1080/24P recording format from

the REC FORMAT option (page 51) on the

settings menu SCENE FILE screen.

Select 1080/30P recording format from

the REC FORMAT option (page 51) on the

settings menu SCENE FILE screen.

From the OPERATION TYPE option (page

51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE

screen, select FILM CAM, and set the

FRAME RATE (page 51) to an arbitrary

recording frame rate.

From the OPERATION TYPE option (page

51) on the settings menu SCENE FILE

screen, select FILM CAM, and set the

FRAME RATE (page 51) to an arbitrary

recording frame rate.

Press the START/STOP button

Start native recording in VFR mode.

Press the START/STOP button.

Start standard recording in VFR mode.

• Although the audio is not recorded, the

sound is output from the AUDIO OUT

terminal, HDMI terminal, and SDI OUT

terminal during setup and during recording.

• During the VFR mode, the camera is set to

manual focus mode.

• Although the audio is not recorded, the sound

is output from the AUDIO OUT terminal, HDMI

terminal, and SDI OUT terminal during setup and

during recording.

• During the VFR mode, the camera is set to

manual focus mode.

• 2:2 pull down recording will be applied for a

recording frame rate of 30P.

Overcrank shooting

Use of Variable Frame Rate (VFR)

Normal speed shooting for movie production

This is a slow motion effect that can be applied

to scenes such as car chases, action, climaxes,

etc. For example, a slow motion effect of 1/2 can

be gained if the VFR recording frame rate is set

to 60fps when recording with the 30P recording

format that specifies the playback frame rate.

1080P progressive movies produce smooth, high

quality slow motion.

When producing videos for screening, a frame

rate of 24fps as used in film projection is standard

(x1). By using the settings below, playback with the

same quality as the film projection is possible. Film

like high quality video can be produced through

1080p progressive and CINELIKE Gamma.

Recording format

(REC FORMAT)

1080P/24P

Recording frame rate

(FRAME RATE)

Recording format

(REC FORMAT)

1080/24P

Recording frame rate

(FRAME RATE)

Less than 25fps*

Less than 32fps*

Less than 26fps*

24 fps*

1080/30P

1080/25P

(native recording)

Normal speed shooting for commercial/drama

production

* The recording frame rate (FRAME RATE) can be

set to one of 20 values. (page 14)

When producing videos for display on television

screen such as HDTV/SDTV broadcast, a frame

rate of 30fps is standard (x1). By using the settings

below, playback with the same quality as broadcast

is possible. Commercials and music videos can be

recorded at film-like high quality, and at a frame

rate suitable for television broadcast.

Recording format

(REC FORMAT)

1080/30P

(2:2 Pull down)

1080/25P

Recording frame rate

(FRAME RATE)

30 fps*

25 fps*

Undercrank shooting

This is a quick motion effect that can be applied

to scenes showing the flow of clouds, people

standing in the middle of crowds, and kung fu, etc.

For example, a quick motion effect of x2 can be

gained if the VFR recording frame rate is set to

12fps when recording with the 24P recording

format that specifies the playback frame rate.

Recording format

(REC FORMAT)

1080/24P

Recording frame rate

(FRAME RATE)

Less than 22fps*

Less than 28fps*

Less than 24fps*

1080/30P

1080/25P

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

Shooting using the FUNCTION knob

Press the FUNCTION knob again.

• The white frame turns yellow.

• When the frame is yellow, the FUNCTION

knob function set via the MENU operates in

the area inside the frame.

• Pressing the FUNCTION knob once more

returns the yellow frame to the white frame.

• Switching AUTO/MANUAL for FOCUS/IRIS

is normally carried out in the same way.

• The central luminance function does not

operate when the area luminance display is

operating.

• If the FUNCTION knob is held down for more

than 2 seconds, the frame disappears and

the area function is switched off.

The following types of recording can be carried out

using the FUNCTION knob.

• Area auto focus function

Operates auto focus within an area frame

selected using the FUNCTION knob.

• Area auto iris function

Automatically adjusts the iris value within an area

frame selected using the FUNCTION knob. This

function cannot be set when the FACE DETECT

function has been set.

• Area luminance display

Displays an averaged luminance level within an

area frame selected using the FUNCTION knob.

Select the function from the FUNCTION

KNOB option (page 53) on the settings

menu SW MODE screen.

FOCUS: Area focus function and area focus

bar function (during MENU setting)

Move the FUNCTION knob up and down,

and right and left.

• The white frame changes position. Move the

frame to the area you wish to select.

IRIS:

Area iris function and area iris meter

function (during MENU setting)

Area luminance display

• The area function does not operate during face

detection.

YGET:

• The area function exits when the power switch

is set to OFF or when the camera is switched

to playback mode.

• Auto focus and auto iris may not be available

depending on lens used.

• The area luminance, FOCUS BAR, and IRIS

METER functions are available regardless of

the lens used.

FOCUS/IRIS:

Simultaneous operation of the area

focus function and area iris function,

simultaneous operation of the area

focus bar function/area iris meter

function (during MENU setting)

FOCUS/YGET:

Simultaneous operation of area

focus function and area luminance

display, simultaneous operation

of area focus bar function (during

MENU setting)

Press the FUNCTION knob.

• A white frame is displayed.

• There is no change in the operation of the

camera other than the display of the frame.

Optical Image Stabilizer

Using the USER buttons

Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce

the effects of camera shake when shooting by

hand.

You can allocate one of thirteen features to each of

the three USER buttons.

Use these buttons to change shooting settings

quickly or add effects to the images you are

shooting.

Press the OIS button to turn the function on and

off.

appears on the viewfinder and the LCD

monitor when this function is on. Turn the function

off when using a tripod for more natural images.

The following features are allocated to the buttons

at the time of shipping.

USER1: FA

BARS

ZEBRA

OIS

USER2: ATW LOCK

USER3: REC CHECK

EVF DTL

WFM

CH1 SEL

CH2 SEL

(

)

INT

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT1

INPUT2

For details, see the setup menus, SW MODE

screen, USER1 SW to USER3 SW. (Page 55)

If you press a USER button to which one of the

functions has been assigned, and then turn OFF

the power or change the mode during operation of

the USER button function, the effect added to the

image will not be retained.

AUDIO

INPUT1

INPUT2

OFF

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

MIC POWER +48V

• For lenses that have an OIS button, only the lens

button is active and the button on the camera is

deactivated. Also, some lenses do not have an

OIS function.

• This function will not be as effective when the

vibration is severe or when tracking a moving

subject.

Backlight compensation

Press the USER button you have allocated to the

BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit

from the back.

Adding effects to images

BACK appears on the screen.

Backlight compensation adjusts the iris so the

subject doesn’t come out dark.

Press the same USER button to turn the feature

off. (In the manual iris mode, the iris status is

retained at the corresponding point even when

backlight compensation is canceled.)

Press the USER button you have allocated to the

BLACKFADE or WHITEFADE feature to add fading

effects to your images. The button’s function is

forcibly canceled during playback or REC CHECK

and also when thumbnails are displayed.

BLACKFADE:

Press the button to fade out to black. Audio also

fades out. Fade-in starts after fade-out, when

the button is released.

• The backlight compensation function does not

operate with lenses in which AUTO IRIS is not

functioning.

WHITEFADE:

Press the button to fade out to white. Audio also

fades out. Fade-in starts after fade-out, when

the button is released.

Color bars

Press the BARS button in the CAM mode to output

a color bar screen to a television or monitor so you

can adjust them. Press the button again to turn the

feature off.

• While the color bar is displayed, a test tone of

1 kHz will be output from the headphone terminal

or the AUDIO OUT terminal. There will be no

speaker output.

• The color bar can be recorded by pressing the

START/STOP button.

• The color bar display is canceled when the power

is turned off.

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

Wave form monitor function

Adjusting the volume while shooting

An image wave form can be displayed on the LCD

monitor by pressing the WFM button while in CAM

mode.

Adjusting the volume

AUDIO MON/ADV

Press the button again to return to the normal

display.

EXEC

START/

STOP

PUSH-ENTER

–

• Switching the wave form display, vector display,

and wave/vector display is possible from the

WFM item (page 55) in the SW MODE screen of

the settings menu.

AUDIO MON

MEGA

O.I.S.

OFF

DISP/

^PO.^W.^ER

ON CAM

MODE

CH2

FOCUS

FUNCTION USER

MODECHK

OFF

∞

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL

USER

PRST

• Wave forms will not be displayed in the

viewfinder.

• Wave forms cannot be recorded.

• While wave forms are displayed, use the

viewfinder as well because a part of the recording

screen and screen display will be hidden by wave

forms.

If you are monitoring the sound through

headphones while shooting, you can adjust the

volume with the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons.

• To adjust the recording level. (Page 18)

• Volume adjustments will be memorized if the

power is turned off by moving the POWER switch

to the OFF position.

Shot mark function

LAST CLIP function

The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips

are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen

monitor you can select only those clips with a

shot mark and display them or play them back.

During recording, when you press the USER

button to which the SHOT MARK function has

been allocated, MARK ON appears in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, and a shot mark is set

for the thumbnail of the clip being recorded. If you

press the button again, the shot mark is released.

You can also set or release the shot marks by

performing the thumbnail operations for clips.

(Page 31)

The most recently recorded clip can be deleted at

the touch of a button by allocating the LAST CLIP

function to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons.

Press the USER button allocated for the LAST

CLIP function to display YES/NO on the screen.

Select YES to delete the most recently recorded

clip.

• Select NO not to delete the clip.

• If the camera has been switched to PB mode or

the recording format has been changed since

recording was completed, clips cannot be deleted

even if the button is pressed. Clips also cannot

be deleted if the power has been switched off

and back on again.

• Clips cannot be deleted even if the button is

pressed if the memory card has been removed

and reinserted since recording was completed.

However, note that you cannot set or release shot

marks during playback.

• INVALID appears when you cannot set or release

shot marks.

Index recording

CAPTURE function

This function allows you to add an index at a

certain point of a clip during the recording or

playback.

If the CAPTURE feature is assigned to any of the

USER 1 – 3 buttons, still images can be shot.

Press the USER button allocated to the INDEX

function during recording to record an index signal

at this point of the clip. (Pages 11, 55)

Indexes may also be added during playback, and it

is also possible to select only clips with indexes for

display or playback. (Pages 34, 35)

• The number of recorded pixels and quality of

the still images cannot be changed.

• This function does not operate when a movie

is being recorded, or when the PRE REC

mode is in use.

• The SD memory card used for recording is the

same as that used for video recording.

• Up to 100 indexes can be recorded for one

clip.

• When the number of indexes exceeds 100,

INVALID is displayed, and no further indexes

can be added even when the steps for adding

indexes are taken.

• When repeatedly adding indexes, leave a gap

of at least one second between adding one

index and the next. If indexes are added with

a gap of less than one second between them,

only the first operation will be valid.

Adjusting the shutter speed

Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dial

Setting the SYNCRO SCAN

Select SYNCRO SCAN from the SHUTTER

settings.

DIAL SELECT button

SHUTR/F.RATE dial

Select the SYNCRO SCAN function with the

DIAL SELECT button.

Turn the SHUTR/F.RATE dial.

• The SYNCRO SCAN shutter speed can be

set.

Press the DIAL SELECT button.

• The role of the SHUTR/F.RATE dial changes in

the following order.

SHUTTER → SYNCRO SCAN → FRAME RATE

→ DIAL LOCK → SHUTTER →

• SYNCRO SCAN can be selected when the

SHUTTER is set to SYNCRO SCAN. FRAME

RATE can be selected in the FILM CAM mode

when the REC FORMAT is 1080/24P, 30P, and

25P.

• The speed of change increases when turning

the SHUTR/F.RATE while holding it down.

• SYNCRO SCAN can also be set from the

SYNCRO SCAN item in the SCENE FILE

screen of MENU settings.

Setting format differs depending on the MENU-

SCENE FILE-OPERATION TYPE.

FILM CAM: angle display (180.0d etc.)

VIDEO CAM: speed display (1/48.0 etc.)

To prevent incorrect operation, it is

recommended that you selecting DIAL LOCK

using the DIAL SELECT button after setting.

FRAME RATE setting

Select the FRAME RATE function with the

DIAL SELECT button.

Setting the SHUTTER

Select the SHUTTER function with the DIAL

SELECT button.

Press the SHUTR/F.RATE dial.

The camera is in VFR mode.

• The FRAME RATE can be set by turning the

SHUTR/F.RATE dial.

Press the SHUTR/F.RATE dial.

• The shutter will turn ON/OFF.

• FRAME RATE can also be set from the

FRAME RATE item in the SCENE FILE

screen of MENU settings.

• The shutter speed is changed in the order

shown on the following page by turning the

SHUTR/F.RATE dial when the shutter is ON.

• Remember that the faster the shutter speed,

the lower the sensitivity.

• Focusing on the subject would take longer if

the shutter speed is reduced. It is therefore

recommended that the unit be secured to a

tripod, etc. during shooting.

• Under the lighting of electric discharge tubes

such as fluorescent lamps, horizontal bands

may appear on the screen. Adjusting the

shutter speed may improve this condition.

• A subject that quickly crosses the camera may

appear distorted when shot. This is caused due

to the signal reading system of the imaging

element (MOS sensor), and is not a defect.

• At slow shutter speeds (1/2 to 1/15), white,

red, green, or blue dots may appear on the

screen. However, this is not a defect.

• Before using the FRAME_RATE function, it

is necessary for the MENU-SCENE FILE-

OPERATION TYPE to be set to FILM CAM,

and the MENU-SCENE FILE-REC FORMAT

to be set to PH1080/24P or PH1080/30P (or

PH1080/25P).

• The FRAME RATE function cannot be set

when SDI 24PsF is set to ON in the AV IN/

OUT SETUP screen of MENU settings.

• When the FRAME RATE function is set to

ON, the camera is automatically set to manual

focus.

When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz /OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

1080/60i, 720/60P

Normal (OFF) 1/60

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2000

1/100

1/500

1/120

1/250

1/1000

1080/30P, 720/30P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2000

1/30

1/1000

1/60

1/500

1/120

1/250

1080/24P, 720/24P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2000

1/24

1/1000

1/120

1/250

1/60

1/500

SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz /OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

1080/50i, 720/50P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2000

1/60

1/500

1/120

1/250

1/1000

1080/25P, 720/25P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2000

1/25

1/1000

1/120

1/250

1/60

1/500

SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94Hz /OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

1080/60i, 720/60P

Normal (OFF) 1/60

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2000

1/2

1/1000

1/4

1/500

1/8

1/250

1/15

1/30

1/120

1/100

1080/30P, 720/30P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2000

1/2

1/1000

1/4

1/500

1/8

1/250

1/15

1/30

1/60

1/120

1080/24P, 720/24P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2000

1/2

1/1000

1/3

1/500

1/6

1/250

1/12

1/24

1/60

1/120

SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz /OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

1080/50i, 1080/25P, 720/50P, 720/25P

Normal (OFF) 1/50

SYNCRO SCAN

1/2

1/3

1/6

1/250

1/12

1/25

1/60

1/120

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

Adjusting the shutter speed (continued)

Synchro scan

The syncro scan shutter speed used when

shooting screens such as a TV screen or computer

monitor is set using the SHUTR/F RATE dial (page

14) or the SYNCRO SCAN option on the settings

menu SCENE FILE screen. (page 51)

• Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency

of the television or computer monitor to minimize

the horizontal noise that appears when shooting

such subjects.

• By switching to progressive mode you can also

shoot PAL system television screens.

• If the set value of the SYNCRO SCAN item of

settings menu is displayed in gray, it cannot

be used with the current recording format. This

function will only operate for preset values for

each recording format, as listed below.

60i/60P mode:

30P mode:

1/60

1/30

You can change the progressive mode in the

setup menu with REC FORMAT in the SCENE

FILE screen. (Page 51)

Switching Audio Input

During shooting, you can record up to two

channels of sound. You can also switch the input

sound to be recorded on each of the channels to

the built-in microphones, external microphones or

audio equipment connected to camera.

Using the built-in microphone

Switch the CH1 SELECT switch to INT (L).

• Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is

recorded to audio channel 1.

Switch the CH2 SELECT switch to INT (R).

• Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is

recorded to audio channel 2.

CH1 SELECT switch

CH2 SELECT switch

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EVF DTL

WFM

CH1 SEL

CH2 SEL

(

)

INT

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT 1/2

(MIC POWER +48V)

switches

Using an external microphone and

audio equipment

AUDIO

INPUT1

INPUT2

OFF

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

MIC POWER +48V

Connect an external microphone or audio

equipment to the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin)

terminals. (Page 41)

INPUT 2 switch

INPUT 1 switch

Use the INPUT 1/2 switches to switch the

audio input.

LINE: (audio equipment is connected)

Input level is 0 dBu.

MIC: (an external microphone is connected)

Input level is -50 dBu.

You can change the input level to -60 dBu

in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP

screen MIC GAIN1 and MIC GAIN2. (Page 56)

Be aware that sensitivity will be higher if

you choose -60 dBu so you will record more

noise.

INPUT 1 terminal

INPUT 2 terminal

When using the phantom microphone

(which requires + 48V power supply),

set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V)

switches to ON.

ON: (When using the phantom microphone)

+48V power supply to INPUT 1/2 terminals.

OFF: (When a phantom microphone is not

connected)

No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminals.

• The battery will discharge faster if you use a

phantom microphone.

• Set to OFF if you connect equipment not

compatible with +48V. You can damage such

equipment if you leave the setting at ON.

• When using the AG-MC200G (optional), set

the MIC GAIN item to -50 dBu.

Switching Audio Input (continued)

Adjusting the recording level

Use the CH1 SELECT switch to select the

input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1.

INT (L):

Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is

recorded to audio channel 1.

INPUT 1:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 1

terminal is recorded to channel 1.

INPUT 2:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2

terminal is recorded to channel 1.

Use the CH2 SELECT switch to select the

input signal to be recorded to audio channel 2.

INT (R):

Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is

recorded to audio channel 2.

INPUT 2:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2

terminal is recorded to channel 2.

AUDIO control knobs

Use the AUDIO control knobs to adjust the

recording level of the built-in microphone or of

audio signals input through the INPUT 1/2 (XLR

3-pin) terminals.

To adjust the volume of the sound for monitoring.

(Page 12)

• When inputting the microphone signal to

channels 1 and 2, connect the microphone to

INPUT 2 and switch both CH1 SELECT and

CH2 SELECT to INPUT 2.

To adjust the recording level of the audio signals,

turn the AUDIO control knobs while referring to

the audio level meter at the bottom left of the

viewfinder and LCD monitor, regardless of the MIC

ALC option setting (Page 56) on the RECORDING

SETUP screen of the setting menu.

• Check the recording volume level prior to

shooting.

• The recording level of this camera is set

approximately 8 dB higher than Panasonic

broadcasting camera recorders (AJ series

products).

Using scene files

The settings according to the variety of shooting

circumstances are stored SCENE FILE MENU.

They are selected via the SCENE SELECT on the

settings menu SCENE FILE screen.

Changing scene file settings

The setting value of the scene file can be changed.

Also you can save the changed scene file to each

position of the SCENE FILE dial.

When the camera-recorder is shipped from the

factory, the following files are stored.

Example: Change the name of the scene file.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

F1:

File suitable for normal shooting.

F2: FLUO.

File suitable for shooting under fluorescent

lights, ie. indoors.

Select the scene file to be changed in the

SCENE FILE MENU.

In the setup menus, select the SCENE FILE

screen.

F3: SPARK

File suitable for shooting with fuller variations

of resolution, coloring and contrast.

F4: B-STR

File for broadening the contrast of dark parts,

such as when shooting sunsets.

F5: CINE V

• For menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

• 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 of Vol.1)

File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes

where the contrast is to be emphasized. (The

recording format remains unchanged even

when the scene file is changed. It must be set

using the REC FORMAT item on the SCENE

FILE screen. (Page 51))

Tilt the Operation lever in the

and select the NAME EDIT item.

directions

Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the

direction), tilt in the direction to select

YES, and push the Operation lever again.

F6: CINE D

File suitable for shooting movie-like

scenes where the dynamic range is to be

emphasized. (The recording format remains

unchanged even when the scene file is

changed. It must be set using the REC

FORMAT item on the SCENE FILE screen.

(Page 51))

Using scene files (continued)

Set a 6-character filename with the

Operation lever when the following screen

is displayed.

Set the same as user information. (Page 27)

• Characters that can be set

Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^_-./

If the RESET/TC SET button is pressed

when the filename has been set, the

characters are cleared.

After you finish setting the filename, push

the Operation lever.

Select YES on the confirmation screen.

• Selecting YES will close the NAME EDIT

screen and confirm all changes.

• Once confirmed, all changed names and

values will be saved even if the power is

switched off or the scene dial is moved.

Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards

You can save up to four scene file settings or other

Push the Operation lever again, select YES

settings as files on an SD Memory Card, and you

when the following screen is displayed, and

can also load them from the card.

push the Operation lever.

• In the case of the scene files, the current settings

• In the following example, SCENE-01 is the

are automatically saved in the unit, and the

TITLE name. To change the TITLE name,

saved data is written on an SD Memory Card.

see the description below.

When data has been read from an SD Memory

Card, the current settings are rewritten at the

same time as the data saved inside the unit.

• The data in all the scene files, F1 to F6, is

rewritten.

If you have saved a scene file

Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.

Select the slot number for the SD memory

card onto which you wish to save from

the CARD WRITE option on the settings

Press the MENU button to exit the menu

mode.

menu SCENE FILE screen, and press the

To read files

OPERATION lever.

1) Select READ in step 2 and push the Operation

For all other settings, select USER FILE.

lever.

• For menu operations (Page 44 of Vol.1)

2) Select the file number and push the Operation

• Operations may also be performed using buttons

lever.

on the remote control that correspond to those

3) Select YES on the confirmation screen.

on the camera. For details, see “Description of

READ COMPLETED will be displayed when

parts (Remote control)”. (Page 23 of Vol.1)

reading is complete.

To add titles to files

1) Go through steps 1 - 3.

2) Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions to

select characters, and tilt in the direction to

move to the next character.

The following characters may be inputted.

(Space), A-Z, 0-9, : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ - . /

3) Push the Operation lever when all characters

have been inputted.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions, select the file number (1 - 4), and

push the Operation lever.

4) Select YES on the confirmation screen.

• If WRITE PROTECT appears, release the

protected status of the SD Memory Card.

• If WRITE NG CANNOT ACCESS appears, quit

all other operations (such as playback) before

proceeding.

Clip metadata

You can add the video and audio systems, name

of the videographer, shooting location, text memos

and other information to the video data you have

recorded on the SD Memory Card. This data is

called the clip metadata.

LOCATION:

This indicates ALTITUDE, LONGITUDE,

LATITUDE, and SOURCE (altitude, longitude,

latitude, information source). Not recorded in

this camera-recorder.

∗²

SCENARIO:

(Display method: Page 38)

This indicates the PROGRAM NAME, SCENE

NO. and TAKE NO.

NEWS 1:

This indicates the REPORTER (name of the

reporter) and PURPOSE (purpose of data

collection).

There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that

is recorded automatically during shooting, and the

data in the metadata upload file created on the SD

Memory Card which is loaded in the unit.

(Loading method: Next page)

NEWS 2:

This indicates the OBJECT (target of data

collection).

∗³

MEMO:

What the clip metadata consists of

This indicates the PERSON (name of the

person who recorded the text memo) and TEXT

(contents of memo).

You can set the items underlined below by loading

the metadata upload file on the SD Memory

Card. All other items are set automatically during

shooting.

∗¹

If there is no information in the metadata upload

file, consecutive five-digit numbers will be

applied to the clips in the order that they were

recorded, with the first clip to be recorded being

given the number 0. The USER CLIP NAME

recording method is selectable. Please refer to

the page 23.

GLOBAL CLIP ID:

This indicates the global clip ID that shows the

shooting status of the clip.

USER CLIP NAME :

This indicates the name of the clip that the user

∗¹

has set.

∗²

∗³

When SCENARIO is to be input, you must input

the PROGRAM NAME. You cannot input the

SCENE NO. and TAKE NO. only.

VIDEO & AUDIO:

This indicates the recorded image’s FRAME

RATE, RESOLUTION, PULL DOWN system and

AUDIO.

When MEMO is to be input, you must input

TEXT. You cannot input PERSON only.

LENS:

This indicates the MAKER, MODEL, and

SERIAL No. of your lens.

ACCESS:

• Only printable ASCII characters can be

displayed by this unit.

This indicates the CREATOR (name of the

person recording), CREATION DATE (recording

date), LAST UPDATE DATE (date on which

the data was last updated) and LAST UPDATE

PERSON (the person who last updated the

data).

• Due to the limitations imposed by this unit

on the number of characters which can be

displayed, not all the data can be displayed.

(This does not mean that the data which is not

displayed has been deleted.) Use an AVCCAM

viewer or other program to check all the data.

• Metadata can be produced with AVCCAM

Viewer. (Page 73)

DEVICE:

This indicates the MANUFACTURER

(manufacturer of the equipment), SERIAL NO.

(serial number of the equipment) and MODEL

NAME (Equipment model name: AG-AF100 for

this camera-recorder).

SHOOT:

This indicates the SHOOTER (name of the

videographer) and the PLACE NAME (name of

location).

ā Up to 10 items of metadata on the SD

Memory Card can be displayed, starting

from the most recent date of production.

ā If characters other than single-byte

alphanumeric characters are used in the

metadata file name to be loaded, they are

Uploading the metadata (META DATA)

You can perform any of the following operations.

If necessary, make preparations prior to

undertaking the operations.

displayed as “ ”.

∗

Loading the metadata

RECORD:

• Insert the SD Memory Card on which the

metadata is recorded into the unit. (For details

on contents of the metadata, see the previous

page.)

Selecting whether to record the metadata on

the SD Memory Card

Select this to set whether to record the

metadata to be loaded into the unit

simultaneously on the SD Memory Card. Select

ON to record the metadata or OFF to cancel

the recording, and push the Operation lever.

The factory setting for this mode is OFF.

USER CLIP NAME:

Initializing the metadata inside the unit

Displaying the metadata inside the unit

The USER CLIP NAME recording method is

selectable. Please refer to the next column

below.

Press the mode button and select CAM

mode.

META DATA PROP:

Select this to display the metadata which has

been recorded in the unit.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

CLIP COUNT RESET:

Reset the counter value to 1.

Select whether or not to reset (YES/NO), and

push the Operation lever.

Tilt the lever in the

META DATA, and push the Operation lever

(or tilt in the direction).

directions to select

META INIT SET:

Select this to initialize the metadata which

has been recorded in the unit.

Select YES to initialize the metadata or NO

to cancel the initialization, and push the

Operation lever.

Press the MENU button to release the menu

mode.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

to select item, and push the Operation lever.

directions

Selecting the USER CLIP NAME

recording method

Press the MENU button and select META DATA →

USER CLIP NAME to select the recording method.

Two options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2.

USER CLIP NAME to be recorded

TYPE1

TYPE2

Uploaded data

+ COUNT

If clip metadata has Uploaded

been read in

data

∗

value

CARD READ:

If no clip metadata

has been read in

or if the setting

for recording clip

metadata has been recording

turned off

Read metadata set to the SD Memory Card

with the camera.

Move to LOAD, push the Operation lever,

select whether or not to read the metadata

(YES/NO), and push the Operation lever

again.

Sequential 5- Sequential 5-

digit number,

in order of

digit number,

in order of

recording

Clip metadata (continued)

∗

The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit

number. The COUNT value is incremented each

time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has

been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as

the recording method.

The COUNT value can be reset using the

following procedure.

Press the MENU button, select META DATA→

CLIP COUNT RESET→YES, and push the

Operation lever to reset the counter value to 1.

Using the Counter

Counter display

Connect the TC PRESET IN/OUT terminals

(VIDEO OUT terminals) on the two devices

with a pin cable, and turn on the power.

You can display a counter that indicates how much

time has elapsed during shooting or playback.

■^{MASTER settings}

Press the COUNTER button.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows. (Page 45)

0 : 00. 00 (CAM mode only)

Counter value

Displayed when TOTAL is selected from

the REC COUNTER item in the DISPLAY

SETUP screen of MENU settings.

CLIP 0 : 00 . 00

Displayed when CLIP is selected in the

REC COUNTER item on the settings menu

DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Values are automatically reset when

recording is started, and counter values are

displayed for each individual clip.

TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 01

Check that the MASTER camera is set to the

CAM mode, and set the EXT TC LINK item

on the setting menu TC/UB SETUP screen to

MASTER.

OUTPUTTING LTC SIGNAL is displayed on

the screen, and the time code is output from

the TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal (VIDEO OUT

terminal).

• Select the same REC FORMAT setting for

both the MASTER and SLAVE cameras,

and set the TCG item on the TC/UB SETUP

screen to FREE RUN.

• To cancel the time code output, press the

MENU button.

Time code value (Display time code frame

digits in 24 frames when 24P is set, and in

30 frames when any other format is set.)

UB 12 34 56 78

■^{SLAVE settings}

Set the EXT TC LINK item on the setting

menu TC/UB SETUP screen to SLAVE.

User information

No display:

Data is not displayed.

Press the COUNTER - RESET/TC SET

button. TCG values will be reset to the TC

values inputted from the MASTER.

• TC LINK OK will be displayed for

approximately 2 seconds when the menu

screen is closed.

• If the TC values cannot be set correctly, LINK

NG will be displayed.

• If the SLAVE device is set to 24P, please set

the TC MODE item on the MASTER device

to NDF.

TC preset mode

When shooting using a multi-camera, you can

synchronously set the initial values of time code.

The camera used for synchronization is the

MASTER and the camera being synchronized is

the SLAVE.

• To cancel the SLAVE mode, press the MENU

button.

Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code

Recharging the built-in battery

Specifying the time code

(TC PRESET)

The camera’s internal battery saves the date and

time.

Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your

choice as the initial setting for the time code to be

used at the start of recording.

When LOW INTERNAL BATTERY (indicating that

the internal battery has no remaining charge) is

displayed even when the date and time are set,

it means that the charge of the internal battery is

depleted. Do the following to recharge it.

Reset the date and time when fully recharged.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Select the TC PRESET item in the settings

menu TC/UB SETUP screen.

• For menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

• 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 of Vol.1)

Connect the AC adaptor. (Page 25 of Vol.1)

• Leave the POWER switch at OFF.

Leave the camera-recorder like this for

about 4 hours.

• The internal battery charges during this time.

• Check the time code and menu operations

after recharging.

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

move to YES, and push the Operation lever.

If the date and time are not memorized after

recharging, the internal battery requires changing.

Please consult the place of purchase.

Setting the time code

In the setup menus, TC/UB SETUP screen, set the

following time code related items. (Page 57)

• TC MODE

• TCG

• TC PRESET

Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued)

With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in

When the screen below appears, set the

time code value.

accordance with the format and frame rate. For

this reason, bear in mind that making a change in

the format or frame rate may result in discontinuity

from the last time code value of the previous

recording.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

and select time code value.

directions

Adjustments are made in 4-frame increments when

the recording format is 24P.

Time code

Recording format

adjustment

1080/24P

720/24P

Adjustable in

4-frame increments

Tilt in the direction to move to the next digit,

and tilt in the

value.

directions again to select

You can reset the time code to zero by pressing

RESET/TC SET button.

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CH1 SEL

CH2 SEL

(

)

INT

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT1

INPUT2

AUDIO

INPUT1

INPUT2

OFF

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

MIC POWER +48V

Camera

Push the Operation lever when you have

finished setting the time code.

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

move to YES, and push the Operation lever.

Setting user information

You can reset the user information to nothing by

pressing RESET/TC SET button.

Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit

information in the hexadecimal format.

BARS

ZEBRA

OIS

User information is automatically saved in the

memory and retained after you turn off the power.

EVF DTL

WFM

CH1 SEL

CH2 SEL

(

)

INT

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT1

INPUT2

AUDIO

INPUT1

INPUT2

OFF

Set the POWER switch to ON.

COUNTER-RESET/TC SET

MIC POWER +48V

In the setup menus, TC/UB SETUP screen,

select UB PRESET.

Camera

• For menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

• 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 of Vol.1)

Push the Operation lever when you have

finished setting the user information.

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

move to YES, and push the Operation lever.

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to

move to YES, and push the Operation lever.

Set the user information.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions

and select user information characters.

• You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters

from A to F.

Tilt in the direction to move to the next digit,

and tilt in the

character.

directions again to select

Basic playback operations

MODE button

Turn the POWER switch to ON.

^PO.^W.^ER

Press the mode button so the PB lamp turns

on.

OFF

CAM MODE

The camera is now in the PB mode.

• Each time you press the button, the mode

changes as below.

POWER switch

CAM

For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page 29.

Operations using the Operation lever

Remote control

Play (

)

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

Press to play the clip currently indicated by the cursor.

Fast forward (

)

PLAY

Press during playback to scroll quickly through the clip at

approximately 10 times the speed.

STILL ADV

SKIP

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

Repeat the operation to scroll quickly at approximately 20 times the

speed.

Press while paused to move to the next clip.

Rewind (

)

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

Press during playback to scroll quickly backwards through the clip at

approximately 10 times the speed.

Repeat the operation to scroll quickly backwards at approximately 20

times the speed.

Press while paused to move to the previous clip.

Stop (

)

PLAY

STILL ADV

SKIP

STILL ADV

SKIP

PAUSE

STOP

Pause (

)

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

Press during playback to pause the clip.

Press again to return to normal playback.

Thumbnail screen

Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. When the PB mode has been established,

the clips will be displayed on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder as thumbnails. (When there is a large

number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed on the screen.)

You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.

• Play and delete clips

• Format SD Memory Card

• Add or delete index

• Add or delete shot mark

Basic thumbnail screen operations

To select thumbnail:

EXEC

Tilt the Operation lever in the

(Orange frame moves).

directions to select thumbnail

PUSH-ENTER

To play back clips:

–

Select the thumbnail, and push the Operation lever.

(For details on playback, see page 28.)

To change the slot for playback:

AUDIO MON

Press the SLOT SELECT button to select the slot.

To play back still images:

Press the SLOT SELECT button to select the slot.

Thumbnail screen (continued)

Thumbnail display status (Page 34)

The types of clips displayed as thumbnails

appear in this area.

Repeat playback indicator (Page 32)

Displayed during repeat playback.

Card status display

Displays status of SD Memory Card.

Battery remaining display (Page 24 of Vol.1)

Displays remaining battery capacity.

Cursor (Orange frame)

Displayed on currently selected thumbnail.

Recording mode display

Displays recording mode if clip currently

highlighted by cursor has been recorded in PH

mode.

Recording format display

Displays recording format of currently selected

clip.

Duration display

Displays duration of currently selected clip.

Time display (Page 34)

Displays time code at start of clip recording/

user information at start of clip recording/time

of recording/date of recording/date and time of

recording – according to settings.

10 Clip number

Displayed in order of recording (up to 1000

clips). Numbers of clips that cannot be played

back (e.g. clips of different recording formats)

are displayed in red. To play clips displayed

in red, set the PB format in the settings menu

PLAY SETUP screen to the appropriate

recording format (Page 64).

: Clip protect display

Displayed on protected clips.

12 Indicators

: Shot mark

This indicates that a clip has a shot mark.

(Next page)

I : Index

Displayed when indexes have been attached

(Page 35).

: Resume playback display

Displayed on clips on which resume playback

setting has been applied.

Adding shot marks to clips

Select the card slot for playback

Adding shot marks ( M ) will make it easier to find

the clips you are looking for.

You can switch the SD memory card slot for

playback.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions to move the yellow frame to the

clip for which a shot mark is to be added.

Press the SLOT SELECT button when the

THUMBNAIL screen is displayed in the PB

mode.

Press the USER button to which the shot

mark function has been allocated. (Page 55)

To release a shot mark, repeat the above steps.

• It is not possible to add shot marks to clips

recorded using a consumer camcorder model.

Tilt the OPERATION lever in the up, down,

left, and right directions to select the SD

memory card slot for playback. You can play

back still images as well.

VIDEO:

Movie playback

PICTURE:

Still picture playback

Push the OPERATION lever.

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)

Make settings for playback format and method.

Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY)

Use this setting to repeatedly play back all

available clips.

Set playback format (PB FORMAT)

Set format for playback.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Set the REPEAT PLAY item in the PLAY

SETUP screen to ON.

Select the PB FORMAT item in the PLAY

SETUP screen, and push the Operation

lever (or tilt in the direction).

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

The repeat playback indicator will be displayed.

When the playback operation is performed, the

playable clips are played back repeatedly.

• Repeat playback will continue until playback

is paused.

• To turn the repeat playback setting off, select

OFF in step 2.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

to select the format for playback, and push

the Operation lever.

directions

• The setting for the REC FORMAT item on

the setting menu SCENE FILE screen is

reflected as the initial setting.

• Clip numbers will be displayed in black

where playback is possible, and in red where

playback is not possible.

• Even if the playback format is changed, the

format set in the REC FORMAT item on the

settings menu SCENE FILE screen will be

restored when the camera is switched to CAM

mode.

• If the playback format does not conform to the

clips created at the relay destination using the

relay recording function, thumbnail images

will not be displayed (! will be displayed).

Thumbnail images will be displayed when the

playback format is matched to the clips.

Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)

Set skip method (SKIP MODE)

Use this setting to play back from where clip had

previously been paused.

Select which skip (cue) operation is to be

performed when playback is paused.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Set the RESUME PLAY item in the PLAY

SETUP screen to ON.

Select the SKIP MODE item in the PLAY

SETUP screen.

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

Select skip method.

CLIP:

Move to the beginning of the previous or next

clip by tilting the Operation lever in the or

direction while playback is paused.

CLIP & INDEX:

Move to the beginning of the previous or

next clip, or to the previous or next INDEX

position, by tilting the Operation lever in the

or direction while playback is paused.

Select a clip for playback.

If playback has previously been paused, the

resume playback indicator will be displayed on

the clip thumbnail, and the remainder of the clip

will be played next time the clip is selected for

playback.

• To turn the resume playback setting off,

select OFF in step 2.

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

Thumbnail operations

Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL)

You can display the kind of clips you want to see

as thumbnails.

You can also set more precisely how you want the

thumbnails to appear on the screen.

INDICATOR:

Set whether or not to display indicator (ON/

OFF). (Factory default setting is ON.)

Clip protect display and resume playback

display will still appear even if this setting is

set to OFF.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

DATA DISPLAY:

Select format of clip time display – time code

(TC)/user information (UB)/recording time

(TIME)/recording date (DATE)/ recording

date and time (DATE & TIME). If recording

time (TIME) is selected, the display will be in

the format “Month-Day Time”.

Select the THUMBNAIL screen, and push the

Operation lever (or tilt in the direction).

Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions

to select item, and push the Operation lever.

DATE FORMAT:

Select display order for recording date - year-

month-date (Y-M-D)/month-date-year (M-D-

Y)/date-month-year (D-M-Y).

This setting will not be reflected in CLIP

PROPERTY.

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

THUMBNAIL MODE:

Select the clips to be displayed.

ALL:

Display all clips.

SAME FORMAT:

Display all clips of the same format as the

current PB format.

MARKER:

Display all clips with shot marks.

INDEX:

Display all clips with indexes.

Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION)

Clips may be deleted or protected.

• Protected clips cannot be deleted.

• If selecting ALL CLIPS to delete all clips from

the memory, this operation may take some

time to complete, depending on the volume of

clips to be deleted.

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Select the OPERATION screen, and push the

Operation lever (or tilt in the direction).

• Deletion cannot be performed via the remote

control.

• To abort deletion, press the CANCEL button.

The already deleted clips cannot be restored

even if the deletion process is aborted.

INDEX:

YES:

Attach indexes to selected clips.

1) Select clip to play, and push the

Operation lever at the point for an index

to be added.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

to select item, and push the Operation lever.

directions

2) Select YES on the confirmation screen

to attach index.

DELETE:

ALL CLIPS:

• The point in the clip at which the index

will actually be attached will be accurate

to within an error of 0.5 seconds.

• To delete index, select INDEX→YES in

step 3 before performing the following.

1) Select clip to play, tilt the Operation lever

in the direction, and pause the clip.

2) Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions to move the pointer

between the points where indexes

are attached. Move the pointer to the

index to be deleted, and push the

Operation lever.

Delete all clips.

Select whether or not to delete (YES/NO),

and push the Operation lever.

SELECT:

Delete selected clips.

Select clips with the Operation lever. If

clips are selected with the OPERATION

lever, the selected clips appear within a

red frame. (Repeat this operation to select

multiple clips.)

Press the EXEC button to confirm, tilt the

Operation lever in the

select whether or not to delete (YES/NO),

and push the Operation lever.

NO:

Return to the previous screen.

directions to

3) Select YES on the confirmation

screen.

NO:

Return to the previous screen.

• It is not possible to add indexes to clips

recorded using a consumer camcorder model.

• It is not possible to adjust the volume during

index playback.

Thumbnail operations (continued)

CLIP PROTECT:

YES:

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

Protect selected clips.

(

mark will be displayed.)

• Cancel protection when the protected

clip is selected.

(

mark will disappear.)

Executing a format of the memory card

(see below) will delete all clips even if they

are protected.

NO:

Return to the previous screen.

Copying clips (COPY)

Clips recorded onto SD cards can be copied onto

other SD cards.

Copying PICTURE

ALL SCENES:

All scenes

Insert the SD card containing the clip you

wish to copy into one of the SD card slots.

SELECT CLIPS:

Select scenes.

Insert the card you wish to copy the clip

onto into the other SD card slot.

• Clips cannot be copied if there is not enough

space available on the target card.

Select start copy.

Do not open the SD card slot covers or switch

the camera off during copy operations.

• The copy function will not operate if the

remaining battery capacity is insufficient.

Exchange the battery for a charged one, or

use the AC adaptor.

Select COPY from OPERATION of the PB

MENU.

Select the type of data to be copied.

VIDEO&PICTURE:

Video images and photograph data

VIDEO:

Clips recorded with AG-3DA1 cannot be

selected for copying in this camera. Clips that

cannot be played back in this camera cannot be

selected as well. However, pictures that cannot

be played back in this camera can be selected

and copied.

Video images only

PICTURE:

Photograph data only

Select copy method.

Copying VIDEO

ALL CLIPS:

All scenes

SELECT CLIPS:

Select scenes.

SAME FORMAT:

Scenes of the same format as the current PB

format

INDEX:

Scenes with INDEX input

MARK:

Scenes with scene MARK input

Format card and check clip and card information (CARD FUNCTIONS)

SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and clip and

SD Memory Card information can be checked.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

to select item, and push the Operation lever.

directions

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 44 of Vol.1)

Select CARD FUNCTIONS, and push the

Operation lever (or tilt in the direction).

CARD FORMAT:

• Insert card to be formatted into the camera.

• SD Memory Card will be formatted.

Proceeding will delete the entire data,

including videos and picture data, from the

card.

Select whether or not to format (YES/NO),

and push the Operation lever.

CARD STATUS:

Display SD Memory Card information.

(Next page)

CLIP PROPERTY:

Display information of selected clip.

(Next page)

• Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions

to display information from previous or

subsequent clips.

Press the MENU button to return to the

thumbnail screen.

Thumbnail operations (continued)

SD Memory Card information screen

Clip information screen

1 USED SPACE :

Used space

2 FREE SPACE :

Available space

1 Clip number

2 Thumbnail (Thumbnail screen: Page 29)

3 Clip information

Displays data attached to the clip.

START TC:

Time code value at start of

recording

START UB:

User information value at

start of recording

DATE/TIME: Date of recording at time at

start of recording

TIME ZONE: Displays time zone.

DURATION: Clip length

FORMAT:

Recording format

• Clip meta data

Press the EXEC button while the clip

information screen is being displayed to

display more detailed information, including

video and audio formats, and information

about the videographer, etc.

Tilt the Operation lever in the

directions

to verify the desired information. (Please

see page 22 for more information on clip

metadata.)

Useful playback functions

Fast forward/rewind

Next/previous clip

Tilt the Operation lever in the

(rewind) or

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction

during playback to pause the clip (or press

the PAUSE button on the remote control).

(fast forward) direction during playback

(or press the SEARCH buttons on the

remote control).

Tilt the Operation lever in the

(rewind) or

Clip will play forwards/backwards at

approximately 10 times the normal speed.

Repeat the operation to play the clip forwards/

backwards at approximately 20 times the

normal speed.

(fast forward) direction during playback

(or press the SKIP buttons on the remote

control).

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

Camera

Remote control

Camera

Remote control

To return to normal playback, tilt the Operation

lever in the direction (play) (or press the PLAY

button on the remote control).

• The screen will return to the thumbnail display

after the playback of the last clip is completed

during fast forward playback.

• The screen will pause at the first clip after the

fast rewind playback of the first clip is completed.

• No audio will be played during fast forward or

rewind playback.

Useful playback functions (continued)

Frame-by-frame playback

Viewing images on a television

Tilt the Operation lever in the direction

during playback to pause the clip (or press

the PAUSE button on the remote control).

You can view the images on a television if you

connect the unit to a television set using an AV

cable (not included) or HDMI cable (not included).

Press the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons (or

press the STILL ADV buttons on the remote

control).

Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set.

(Page 42)

• Hold down to continuously advance frame by

frame until the button is released.

• Hold down the STILL ADV button on the

remote control to continuously advance

frame by frame. Press the PAUSE button to

cancel.

Start playback.

• To show the information that appears on the

viewfinder and LCD on a television, press

the EXT. DISPLAY button on the remote

control.

Press the EXT. DISPLAY button again to

clear the display.

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

START/

PUSH-ENTER

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

STOP

DISPLAY

–

DATE/

TIME

ZOOM

AUDIO MON

VOL

Camera

Remote control

When the + button is pressed, the images are

advanced in the forward direction, and when the

- button is pressed, they are advanced in the

reverse direction at half-second intervals.

To return to normal playback, tilt the Operation

lever in the direction (play) (or press the PLAY

button on the remote control).

Checking the date and time

Press the DATE/TIME button on the remote

control to show the date and time of shooting on

the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. The display

changes as follows each time you press the button.

Time

START/

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

STOP

Adjust volume

DISPLAY

Date

DATE/

TIME

ZOOM

The volume of audio output from the

Time and Date

No display

internal speaker and headphone jack can be

adjusted with the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons

during playback.

VOL

Press the ZOOM/VOL buttons if using the

remote control.

DATE/

ZOOM

TIME

PUSH-ENTER

VOL

–

AUDIO MON

Camera

Remote control

Connecting external units

Headphones

3.5-mm stereo mini jack

• Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected.

External microphone

Microphone (optional)

Microphone holder

AG-MC200G

Microphone

holder adaptor

12 mm

NPUT1 or

INPUT2

6 mm

• When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder

and microphone holder adaptor.

• When attaching the microphone holder and the microphone holder adaptor, be sure to tighten the screws

firmly even though you might hear a squeaking sound.

• The microphone holder mounting position is provided at two locations, namely in the handle and on

top of the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 terminals. If the microphone holder is mounted on the handle, the

microphone may be captured if a wide-angle lens is used. Select the mounting location after checking

the images.

• When wiring the microphone cable, use either the cable clamper of the microphone holder adaptor, or

the included cable clamper.

4 mm

Cable clamper

Connecting external units (continued)

Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)

USB connection cable

(optional)

Computer

Mini-B

USB 2.0

• For details on the computer’s conditions and other factors, see page 44.

• Use a double-shielded USB connection cable with a maximum length of three meters.

TV/Monitor

Only the output signals from the camera are shown.

Audio cable (optional)

White: CH1 (left channel) sound

Red: CH2 (right channel) sound

TV/Monitor

HDMI cable

(optional)

Connect these

cables to the

terminals on

the television.

Video cable

(optional)

BNC cable (optional)

■When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect to the

input terminals of the external device.

• Use a double-shielded HDMI cable (not included).

• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

• This product is not compatible with VIERA Link.

■^{Limitations of image output}

• When using SDIOUT output, side LCD and EVF cannot be operated simultaneously. In order to perform

simultaneous operation, set the SDI OUT on the settings menu AV IN/OUT SETUP to OFF. When the

EVF MODE on the settings menu DISPLAY SETUP is set to AUTO, EVF disappears upon opening/

closing of the LCD.

• No HDMI output is performed when REC FORMAT is set to 1080/24p and SDI 24Ps is set to ON.

• When SDI&HDMI OUT SEL is set to DOWNCONV, SIDE CROP is disabled in the DOWNCON MODE

settings, and SQUEEZE is enabled automatically.

• Some displays, such as time code display and audio level meter display may not be visible on the videos

output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.

Nonlinear editing

Non-linear editing of video data on SD Memory

Cards can be performed by connecting the camera

via the USB connection cable to a computer for

editing. (As for connection, refer to page 42)

Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC

adaptor.

• When copying files from the camera to a

computer, be careful to ensure that files are

not accidentally overwritten.

• For more details, please refer to your

computer editing software’s operating

instructions.

• When changing cards, always ensure that

the access lamp is not flashing and that the

card is not currently being accessed.

• Camera functions cannot be used when the

camera is connected to a computer.

• Always perform “safe hardware removal”

when disconnecting the cable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card cannot be

accessed when the SD Memory Card slot

cover is open.

The following conditions are necessary for USB

connection.

• PC with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or

Windows 7; or Macintosh with Intel CPU (Intel

Mac)

• USB 2.0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class)

compatibility (not compatible with USB 1.1)

• Only connect to one computer at a time.

• Camera cannot be operated if a hub or other

device is connected between the camera and

computer.

Turn the camera’s power off.

• If the camera cannot be correctly recognized

by the computer, this may be able to be

remedied by one of the following methods.

ā Turn the power of the camera and the

computer off and back on again.

ā Remove the SD Memory Card from the

camera and reinsert it.

ā Connect to a different USB terminal on the

computer.

• If you are using an SDXC memory card,

some personal computers may not recognize

the data. Make sure your personal computer

supports SDXC cards.

Insert the SD Memory Card, and move the

POWER switch to ON.

Connect the camera to the computer with

the USB connection cable.

Turn the computer’s power on before

connecting.

Select ‘PC’

Dubbing can be performed to a Blu-ray Disc

Recorder, etc. by selecting ‘RECORDER’.

Perform non-linear editing on the computer.

The contents of the SD Memory Card will

appear as a removable disk icon within My

Computer or the desktop on the computer

screen. (Page 73)

(Example) Windows

Removable disk (E:)

(Example) Macintosh

NO NAME

Screen displays

Regular displays

24 23

12 13

Time code display

Card is write-protected

Each time you press the COUNTER button, the

display switches over to the following data (or

no indication).

COUNTER:

Counter value

Displayed when TOTAL is selected from

the REC COUNTER item in the DISPLAY

SETUP screen of MENU settings.

CLIP:

CLIP counter value for respective clip

Displayed when REC COUNTER item on

settings menu DISPLAY SETUP screen is

set to CLIP.

: Recording not possible

: Card is full

ā Recording may be possible in some cases

even when this icon is displayed.

ā Depending on the memory size and

type of the SD Memory Card used, the

icon may not be displayed even when

the card’s memory becomes full during

shooting, and the shooting is stopped.

: Playback-only

SD Memory Cards already containing 1,000

or more clips may be used for playback

only.

ā During playback, the time code display

is automatically set to CLIP, and the time

code is counted from a value of 0:00:00

for each clip.

: Accessing card

: No card inserted

ā Flashes red.

Media capacity display

TC:

Displays remaining capacity for recording

frame rate set in the REC FORMAT item on the

settings menu SCENE FILE screen.

Not displayed during PB mode.

• Time displayed is a guideline only.

• The remaining capacity of the slot 2 is also

displayed here.

Time code value.

When the time code value could not be read

correctly from the SD Memory Card, [TC∗] is

displayed.

UB:

User information

When user information could not be read

correctly from the SD Memory Card, [UB∗] is

displayed.

Recording format display (Page 51)

Information display

Following information is displayed depending

on the situation.

• Performance of the auto white balance or the

auto black balance

• Warning (Page 48)

Media information display

Displays basic information about inserted SD

memory cards. Information regarding slot 1 is

displayed above, and information regarding slot

2 is displayed below.

: Recording possible (White)

ā Displayed in green if used for recording.

• The ND filter recommended under the

prevailing shooting conditions is displayed.

Screen displays (continued)

• The AWB error message (LOW LIGHT /

LEVEL OVER) is displayed. (Page 42 of

Vol.1)

• The functions allocated to the USER buttons

are displayed while you hold down the DISP/

MODE CHK button.

15 Focus control information display

Displays the focus control information with 99 - 00.

In the auto focus mode, AF appears. In the manual

focus mode, MF appears.

The units can be switched between feet and

m in the ZOOM & FOCUS item of the setting

menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.

The focus position display does not move

linearly.

Microphone level automatic control display

Appears when in the setup menus,

RECORDING SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you

have selected “ON”.

16 ND filter display

ND filter selected is displayed.

Marker luminance display

When markers are displayed, the brightness

level around the center of the screen is

indicated as 0% to 99%. “99%↑” appears if the

percentage is over 99.

17 Gain display

Displays the gain value of the image amplifier

configured. (During the auto mode, AGC is

displayed.)

• When the AREA Y-GET function is operating,

the brightness level around the center of the

AREA frame is displayed.

18 AWB information display

Displays the information of white balance.

ATW:

When ATW is set

P3.2K/P5.6K/VAR: In the case of preset

Date and time display

Month

Ach/Bch:

LOCK:

In the case of A/B

When ATW is locked

Day of the month

19 Marker display

Year:

2001 - 2039

Hours

During shooting, pressing the ZEBRA button

once or twice will display the marker.

20 Optical Image Stabilizer

display

Minutes

Seconds

Displayed when Optical Image Stabilizer is ON.

21 Scene filename display (Page 19)

22 Remaining battery capacity display

When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries

compatible with this product, the remaining

battery capacity is displayed in minutes.

Time remaining will be displayed after a brief

pause.

mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss

Frame rate display

Displays recording frame rate.

Not displayed when set to 1080/60i.

10 Shutter speed display

• The battery display will change

The shutter speed is displayed here.

→

11 Audio level meter display (Page 18)

as battery capacity decreases.

will be

12 Auto iris control display

STD: Standard auto-iris control

SPOT: Auto iris control for spotlight

BACK: Auto iris control for backlight

compensation

displayed in red when less than 3 minutes

are remaining, and

battery is empty.

will flash when the

13 Iris display

Displays F value. The STEP of the display

value differs depending on the lens.

14 Zoom position display

The zoom poison is displayed with Z00

(maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom).

The unit can be switched to mm in the ZOOM

& FOCUS item of the setting menu DISPLAY

SETUP screen.

The focus position display does not move

linearly.

(Continued on the next page)

• 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.

26 Safety zone

The range of the zone is indicated by the

SAFETY ZONE item (Page 59) on the

DISPLAY SETUP screen.

90%:

Range that can be displayed on an

ordinary home-use TV set.

Range cropped to 4:3

4:3:

14:9:

Range in between 16:9 and 4:3

2.35:1: Cinema scope range

2:1 : 2:1: Scope range

1.85:1: American visa range

GRID:

27 Metadata recording information

When metadata recording is ON

Horizontal/vertical grid lines

META

No display: When metadata recording is OFF

• The remaining battery capacity display will

momentarily disappear when switching

between modes, when conducting REC

CHECK operations or when changing the LCD

brightness since the capacity is recalculated at

these times.

28 Recording audio type display

LPCM

When audio LPCM recording

When audio AC3 recording

AC3

29 FOCUS_BAR display

• Not displayed when using AC adaptor.

23 Operation status display

(Red) : Recording

Displays the above items in the bottom left of

the LCD/EVF. Digitizes and displays high-

frequency component volumes for videos.

White bar: focus bar display

(Green): Playback paused

Playback

(White): Playback paused

Green line: peak display

INDEX [

Playback paused at INDEX

position

30 IRIS METER display

(

):Frame-by-frame playback

(Frame-by-frame reverse

playback)

Displays the above items in the bottom right of

the LCD/EVF.

Center: Indicates the normal light intensity.

(

): Skip (reverse skip)

): Fast forward/fast playback

(Rewind/fast reverse playback)

Paused in final scene (paused in

initial scene)

Right:

Left:

Indicates high-light intensity.

Indicates low-light intensity.

(

Green dots on display:

Indicate the compensation amount

during AUTO IRIS.

31 AREA frame display

Displays the range of the AREA function.

Self-portrait recording display

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

Recording in progress, during transition to

the recording pause mode

: Recording paused (recording standby)

Warning display

24 Recording function display

:When pre-rec mode is ON

PRE-REC

:In interval REC mode

25 Monitor audio level meter

When you press the AUDIO MON/ADV button,

the sound volume output from the built-in

speaker and headphone jack is displayed.

Screen displays (continued)

Main warning displays

The main warning displays appearing on the LCD monitor or viewfinder are listed below. If a warning

display is not listed, check carefully the message displayed.

■C

CHECK CARD.

CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE

Please check the card.

DATA.

If an SD memory card that has been used before

in another device or personal computer is used

for the first time in this camera-recorder, CHECK

CARD is displayed, and all operations may be

disabled. In such a case, perform the following:

No use is possible because the standard for the

data is different.

CANNOT DELETE.

Clip cannot be deleted.

1 Remove the SD memory card from the unit

and insert it again. (Page 38 of Vol.1)

The unit recognizes the SD memory card and

cancels the CHECK CARD display.

2 If the CHECK CARD display is not canceled

even after removing and inserting the SD

memory card several times, check the

contents of the card on a personal computer,

and erase the entire data.

CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON

Clip cannot be deleted.

CANNOT PLAY.

No playback is possible.

CANNOT PLAY WITH THIS BUTTON

No playback is possible.

CANNOT RECORD PH MODE AND HA MODE

INTO THIS CARD.

This card cannot be recorded to in PH mode or

HA mode.

3 Format the SD memory card in the unit. (Page

36 of Vol.1)

If the data on the card cannot be either read or

erased on a personal computer, the SD memory

card may be corrupted. Use another SD

memory card.

CANNOT RECORD.

THE NUMBER OF CLIPS HAS EXCEEDED

THE MAXIMUM LIMIT.

The maximum number of clips has been reached

and no further clips can be recorded.

CHECK USB CABLE.

Please connect the camera-recorder to a PC.

CANNOT SET

THE NUMBER OF INDEXES HAS EXCEEDED

THE MAXIMUM LIMIT.

No further indexes can be set because the

number of indexes will exceed the maximum

limit.

CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN

DETECTED.

An error has been detected in the control

information.

■D

CANNOT SET PRE-REC,

CARD CAPACITY TOO LOW.

PRE-REC cannot be set as the remaining card

capacity is low.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

When switching from one mode to another,

disconnect the USB connection cable.

■I

CARD DOOR OPENED.

INCOMPATIBLE CARD.

PLEASE CHECK CARD.

The card door is open.

This card may have been formatted in a format

with different system frequency. Check the card.

CARD ERROR.

PLEASE REFORMAT.

Formatting has failed. The card needs to be

reformatted.

CARD FULL.

(Continued on the next page)

The card is full.

■N

■W

NO CARD

WRITE PROTECT

No card is inserted.

The card is write-protected.

NOW ACCESSING.

Error displays

PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD.

Card is currently being accessed. Please do not

remove the card.

The following messages are displayed when

an error has occurred in the camera or the SD

Memory Card. If the problem is not solved by

switching the power off and back on again,

either change the card in accordance with the

instructions displayed, or consult the place of

purchase.

■R

REC STOPPED.

NOW WRITING.

Video recording has been stopped. Data is now

being written to the card.

■^C

REPAIR CLIP?

CANNOT RECORD

Do you wish to repair clips now?

Displayed when an error has occurred during

recording.

■S

SD CARD FORMAT?

YES NO

■R

REC WARNING

Do you wish to format the SD Memory Card

now? Yes/No

Displayed when an error has occurred during

recording. Start the recording again. If the

message appears again, please consult the

place of purchase.

SET DATE AND TIME

Set the date and time.

• Please switch the power off if the message

continues to appear.

■^T

• Please try inserting a different card if the

message appears again after restarting

recording.

THE CLIP IS PROTECTED.

PLEASE CANCEL PROTECTION.

The clip is protected. Please cancel the

protection.

■S

THE RECORDING IS STOPPED

(OVER THE LIMITATION)

Recording will stop. (Continuous recording for 12

hours)

SYSTEM ERROR

TURN POWER OFF

Displayed when an error has occurred in the

system. Switch the power off and back on again.

• If this error is displayed when accessing the

SD Memory Card, such as when deleting a

clip, the SD Memory Card may be damaged.

Please replace it with a new SD Memory Card.

• If this error is displayed when repairing the

SD Memory Card, please use the AVCCAM

Restorer content repair software (Page 38

of Vol.1).

THE TC MODE IS CHANGED TO "NDF"

NDF is selected as the TC MODE setting.

THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.

This battery cannot be used.

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO

MODE.

The card cannot be used for video recording.

■W

WARNING

THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.

An error has been detected in the thumbnail

information.

Displayed when an error has occurred with the

camera itself. Start the recording again.

FOCUS NG (error with focus operation)

PSD NG (error with jitter detection)

■U

UNABLE TO FORMAT.

The card cannot be formatted.

Screen displays (continued)

Setting the DISPLAY items

Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK

button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 60)

MODE CHK

OTHER DISPLAY settings

Displays

(Hold down DISP/ DISPLAY

MODE CHK button)

ALL

PARTIAL

OFF

Time code display

—

Media information display

Media capacity display

Recording format display

Information display

—

Microphone level automatic control

display

∗4

Date and time display

Frame rate display

—

∗1

Shutter speed display

10 Audio level meter display

11 Auto iris control display

12 Iris display

—

13 Zoom position display

14 Focus control information display

15 ND filter display

—

∗2

∗3

—

16 Gain display

17 AWB information display

18 Marker display

—

19 Optical Image Stabilizer display

20 Scene filename display

21 Remaining battery capacity display

22 Monitor audio level display

—

Displayed

x: Not displayed

—: Displayed depending on other settings

The item in in the MODE CHECK space appears when you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK

button.

The item in in the DISPLAY space disappears when you press the DISP/MODE CHK button.

∗1

∗2

∗3

∗4

Not displayed when frame rate is set to 60i/50i.

0 dB is not displayed.

Only preset 3.2K, 5.6K and VAR are displayed.

If the date and time display appear simultaneously, they may not be removed even by pressing the

DISP/MODE CHK button.

Setup menu list

SCENE FILE screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

SCENE

(Camera) Selects the settings (SCENE FILES) according to the variety of shooting

SELECT

circumstances.

You can read, save, and initialize these settings from MENU - SCENE FILE -

LOAD / SAVE / INIT.

F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6

OPERATION

TYPE

(Camera) Switches the shutter and frame rate operation to video type or film type.

FILM CAM: VFR operation is enabled. SLOW shutter speeds are disabled.

SYNCHROSCAN is displayed as an angle. Gain is displayed as ISO.

VIDEO CAM: VFR operation is disabled. SLOW shutter speeds are enabled.

SYNCROSCAN is displayed as 1/n. Gain is displayed as dB.

REC FORMAT

(Camera) Selects the recording format.

When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

PH 1080/24P and PH 720/24P represent native recording.

PH 1080/60i, PH 1080/30P, PH 1080/24P, PH 720/60P, PH 720/30P, PH 720/24P,

HA 1080/60i, HE 1080/60i

When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz

PH 1080/50i, PH 1080/25P, PH 720/50P, PH 720/25P, HA 1080/50i, HE 1080/50i

VFR MODE

(Camera) ON:

OFF

Enables the VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode.

Disables the VFR mode.

Functions only when REC FORMAT is set to 1080/24P, 1080/30P, or 1080/25P.

Functions only when OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

Does not function when SDI 24PsF is set to ON.

Audio cannot be recorded when VFR MODE = ON.

FRAME RATE

(Camera) Sets the FRAME RATE.

Operates only when OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM.

You can make the settings from SHUTR/F.RATE on the rear side of the camera

also.

When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60

When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz

12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50

SYNCRO

SCAN

(Camera) Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV

screen, etc.

Holding the OPERATION lever toward the or will cause the values to change

at a faster rate.

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM and SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

• 60P/60i:

1/60.0…1/250.6

• 30P:

1/30.0…1/48.0…1/250.6

• 24P:

1/24.0…1/48.0…1/250.6

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM and SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

• 50P/50i:

1/50.0…1/250.0

• 25P:

1/25.0…1/48.0…1/250.0

When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM, “deg (angle)” Display

10.0d…172.8d…180.0d…360.0d (0.5d/div)

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

SCENE FILE screen (continued)

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

DETAIL LEVEL

Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical directions).

-7…0…+7

V DETAIL

LEVEL

Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction.

-7…0…+7

DETAIL

CORING

Adjusts the level of noise reduction of the detail signal.

Set to – for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly.

Set to + to reduce noise.

-7…0…+7

(Camera)

CHROMA

LEVEL

Adjusts the chroma level.

-7…0…+7

CHROMA

PHASE

Adjusts the chroma level.

-7…0…+7

COLOR TEMP

Ach

Make fine adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance Ach adjustment).

-7…0…+7

COLOR TEMP

Bch

Make fine adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance Bch adjustment).

-7…0…+7

MASTER PED

A.IRIS LEVEL

DRS

Adjusts the master pedestal (black level of the image) as the basis for images.

-15…0…+15

Sets the desired AUTO IRIS level.

-6…0…+6

Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. It enables the dynamic

range to be expanded by compressing the level of the video signals in the high-

brightness areas where overexposure results during normal shooting.

OFF, 1, 2, 3

• The higher the number of the setting, the higher the compression level of the

high-brightness areas.

• The higher the number of the setting, the greater the interference in darker areas.

(Camera)

GAMMA

Selects the gamma curves.

HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting.

LOW:

Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a gentle

incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens.

SD NORM: This is the normal video setting carried over from the DVX100 series.

HIGH:

Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the

gamma curve that has a sharp incline in low-brightness curve. The

contrast softens.

B.PRESS: Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.

CINE-LIKE D: Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images.

CINE-LIKE V: Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images with

emphasized contrast.

• When you select CINE-LIKE gamma, we recommend setting the lens aperture

lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) for optimal results.

(Camera)

KNEE

To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high

intensity video signals received through the image pickup device.

AUTO: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals.

LOW: Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%)

MID:

Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%)

HIGH: High setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%)

• Not available when a DRS value is set, or when GAMMA is set to CINE-LIKE.

indicates the factory setting.

SCENE FILE screen (continued)

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

MATRIX

Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting.

NORM1:

NORM2:

FLUO:

Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp.

Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM1 mode.

Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors.

CINE-LIKE: Suitable for cinema-like images.

(Camera)

SKIN TONE

DTL

Switches skin tone details ON or OFF. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details

and soften the skin tone.

ON, OFF

B/W MODE

Selects the black and white shooting function.

All recorded and output video signals are converted to black and white.

Color temperature adjustment modes, such as AWB, operate even when the B/W

MODE is ON and affect the black and white images.

It is recommended that you set the B/W MODE to ON after adjusting and

checking the white balance when the B/W MODE is OFF.

ON, OFF

(Camera)

CARD READ

CARD WRITE

Reads scene files from the SD Memory Card.

Slot1: Reads scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) saved on the SD Memory

Card of Slot 1 after selecting the setting values.

Slot2: Reads scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) saved on the SD Memory

Card of Slot 2 after selecting the setting values.

NO:

Returns to the previous screen.

Saves scene files on the SD Memory Card.

Slot1: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) on the

SD Memory Card of Slot 1.

Slot2: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) on the

SD Memory Card of Slot 2.

NO:

Returns to the previous screen.

(Camera)

LOAD/SAVE/

INIT

LOAD: Loads the scene file settings saved by this camera.

SAVE: Saves the updated scene file settings.

INITIALIZE: Returns the settings of the scene file selected from the SCENE

FILE item to factory settings.

NO:

Returns to the previous screen.

NAME EDIT

Edits the name of the scene file selected from the MENU/SCENE FILE/SCENE SELECT.

YES, NO

indicates the factory setting.

SW MODE screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

FUNCTION

KNOB

Sets the function assigned to the AREA operation of the FUNCTION KNOB.

INH:

No function is assigned.

FOCUS:

IRIS:

YGET:

AUTO FOCUS / FOCUS BAR function

AUTO IRIS / IRIS METER function

YGET (Luminance measurement) function

FOCUS/IRIS:Simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS described above

FOCUS/YGET: Simultaneous operation of FOCUS and YGET described above

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

SW MODE screen (continued)

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

LOW GAIN

MID GAIN

HIGH GAIN

ATW

Sets the gain value assigned to the L position of the GAIN switch.

When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000,

ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB

Sets the gain value assigned to the M position of the GAIN switch.

When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000,

ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB

Sets the gain value assigned to the H position of the GAIN switch.

When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM

ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000,

ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200

When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM

-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB

Sets the operation of the ATW (Auto Tracking White) function assigned to the

WHITE BAL switch. When the ATW function is allocated to the USER button, the

operation remains effective.

Ach:

Bch:

Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.

Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B.

PRST: Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

OFF: Deactivates the ATW function.

(Camera)

(PB)

IRIS DIAL

Sets the rotation direction and aperture control of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS

mode)

DOWN OPEN: The aperture opens when the IRIS dial is turned downward.

UP OPEN: The aperture opens when the IRIS dial is turned upward.

indicates the factory setting.

SW MODE screen (continued)

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

(PB)

USER1 SW

Sets the function assigned to the USER1 button.

INH:

No function is assigned

REC CHECK

Performs recording check.

FACE DETECT

This is the face detection function. Performs the AUTO IRIS /

AUTO FOCUS operation centering around the detected face.

Enabled when both focus control and iris control are set to

auto.

FA:

Displays the edges in red. (Only for LCD/EVF) During

operation, the LCD/EVF borders are displayed in red.

Records still images. Does not operate during movie recording

and when the PRE REC function is in use.

Switches the ATW function ON or OFF.

CAPTURE:

ATW:

ATW LOCK:

Fixes the white balance value when the button is pressed

during ATW. Press again to perform ATW.

SHOT MARK:

Shot mark recording. (Page 13) Takes effect during recording,

thumbnail display, and clip display.

INDEX:

LAST CLIP:

Index recording (Page 13) Takes effect during recording.

Deletes the last recorded clip. (Page 13)

• After recording, clips cannot be deleted by switching to PB or PC mode, by

changing the recording format, or by turning off the camera.

BACKLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT

Auto iris control for the backlight compensation.

Switches auto iris control ON or OFF for the spotlight.

BLACKFADE: Blackfade (Page 11)

WHITEFADE: Whitefade (Page 11)

(Camera)

(PB)

USER2 SW

USER3 SW

WFM

Assign a function to the USER2 button.

The setting contents are the same as USER1.

ATW LOCK

(Camera)

(PB)

Assign a function to the USER3 button.

The setting contents are the same as USER1.

REC CHECK

(Camera)

Switches the waveform display that appears when the WFM button is pressed.

WAVE:

VECTER:

Displays as a waveform.

Displays as a vector.

WAVE/VECTOR: Each time the button is pressed, the setting changes in the

following order: OFF → WAVE → VECTOR → OFF.

(Camera)

S/S SW INH

1: Disables the START/STOP1 SW.

2: Disables the START/STOP2 SW.

NO: Does not disable any switch. Use to prevent erroneous operation of the

unnecessary START/STOP SW.

FACE

FRAMING

Frames the faces detected during operation of the FACE DETECT function with

the USER SW.

The maximum number of detected frames is 15, and faces bigger and closer to

the center of the screen are given priority.

OFF:

PRIMARY: Only the high-priority frames are displayed.

ALL: Cannot be set when you are using INTERVAL REC.

indicates the factory setting.

Frames are not displayed.

Setup menu list (continued)

RECORDING SETUP screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF.

(Camera)

PREREC

MODE

ON:

Enables PRE REC function.

Disables PRE REC function.

OFF:

• TCG is set to FREE RUN.

• Cannot be set when you are using INTERVAL REC.

(Camera)

INTERVAL REC

Scenes moving slowly over a long period of time are recorded as short movies

by providing a recording interval. One frame is recorded in each recording time

period that has been set, and 24 frames (PAL 25 frames) form a one-second

video. When you set INTERVAL REC, the following items are set automatically:

PH Mode

1080/24P (When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94)

1080/25P (When SYSTEM FREQ = 50)

• TC RECRUN

Fixed to NDF

• Audio recording is not performed.

OFF, 1SECOND, 10SECONDS, 30SECONDS, 1MINUTE, 2MINUTES

(Camera)

RELAY REC

ON:

Relay recording performed. When the SD card used for recording has

no remaining space, recording continues in another SD card if an SD

card that can be used for recording is inserted in another SD card slot.

Relay recording not performed. Recording stops when the target SD

card has no remaining space.

OFF:

PH AUDIO

MODE

Selects the format of audio recording when REC FORMAT = PH.

LPCM: Recording is performed in uncompressed LPCM.

AC3:

Recording is performed in Dolby AC3 format.

• Fixed to AC3 for other than the PH mode.

• If LPCM is set, playback is not possible in our previous models, such as AG-

HMR10.

(Camera)

MIC ALC

ON:

OFF:

Enables mic level auto control.

Disables mic level auto control.

Audio distortion can be reduced at high input levels. To adjust the recording level

of audio signals (regardless of this setting), use the AUDIO control knobs.

(Camera)

MIC GAIN1

MIC GAIN2

Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 1

terminal.

-50dB, -60dB

Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 2

terminal.

-50dB, -60dB

indicates the factory setting.

TC/UB SETUP screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

TC MODE

Selects the correction mode of the internal time code when the time code of the

internal time code generator is recorded.

DF:

Uses the drop frame mode.

NDF:

Uses the non-drop frame mode.

• TC MODE is automatically set to NDF when you set recording frame rate of

recording format to 24P.

• Takes effect only when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz. PH 1080/24P and PH

720/24P represent native recording.

(Camera)

TCG

Sets the mode in which you advance the internal time code generator.

FREE RUN: The time code is advanced regardless of the operation mode. A

slight time error may occur when switching to PB mode if the frame

rate is set to 24P.

REC RUN: The time code is advanced only when recording.

TC PRESET

Sets the initial time code.

Set the frame value to 0 or a multiple of 4 when you set recording frame rate

of recording format to 24P. If any other value is set, the recorded time code will

mismatch.

YES, NO

(Camera)

UB PRESET

EXT TC LINK

Sets the user information.

YES, NO

Synchronizes the initial time code value during multi-camera shooting. (SLAVE

camera time codes are synchronized to the master internal TCG value.

MASTER:

SLAVE:

Sets the mode to master mode.

Sets the mode to slave mode. When the COUNTER RESET/TC

SET button is pressed, input time codes are synchronized to the

internal TCG.

NO:

Returns to the previous screen.

• MASTER and SLAVE mode settings are in effect only when this menu is open.

When the menu is closed, EXT TC LINK is automatically canceled.

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

AV IN/OUT SETUP screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

(PB)

SDI & HDMI

OUT SEL

Sets the output video format of the SDI&HDMI OUT terminal.

1080i/720P: Output at the resolution set in REC FORMAT.

DOWNCONV:

SDI is output at 480i, while HDMI is output at 480p. (When

SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94) SDI is output at 576i, while HDMI is

output at 576p. (When SYSTEM FREQ = 50)

(Camera)

(PB)

SDI OUT

Sets the video output from the SDI terminal.

ON:

Video is output from SDI OUT. At this point, simultaneous LCD display

and EVF display is not supported. Close the LCD monitor when using

EVF.

OFF:

No video is output from SDI OUT.

(Camera)

(PB)

SDI 24PsF

Sets the video format output from SDI OUT to 24PsF.

ON:

Operates only when REC FORMAT = 1080 24p. Does not operate

during VFR operation (when the recording format is other than 24p).

The HDMI output stops during 24Psf output.

OFF:

SDI output is in the 1080 60i format.

• This item is not available when SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz.

(Camera)

(PB)

SDI EDH

Sets superimposition of EDH on to the SDI output during SD SDI output.

ON:

Superimposes EDH.

OFF:

Does not superimpose EDH.

(Camera)

(PB)

DOWNCON

MODE

Switches down-conversion output mode.

Side-crop mode (Crops the left and right edges.) Images may

SIDE CROP:

extend beyond the boundaries of the screen and be partially unable

to be seen when outputting from the +H227A/V terminal or SDI

OUT terminal (during DOWNCONV), or the HDMI terminal (during

DOWNCONV).

LETTER BOX: Letterbox mode (Adds black bands at the top and bottom of the

image.

SQUEEZE: Squeeze mode (Squeezes images horizontally.

(Camera)

HP MODE

Selects the sound heard from the headphones.

LIVE: The sound input from the microphone is output as is. This setting is

selected when delays in the sound are annoying.

RECORDING:

The sound in the status to be recorded (the sound synchronized with the

images) is output.

TEST TONE

Sets test tone output to channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 when BARS setting is ON.

ON:

Outputs the test tone.

OFF:

Does not output the test tone.

(Camera)

(PB)

VIDEO SETUP

Sets the setup level of video signals.

0%: VIDEO OUT terminal output and recording setup levels will both be set

to 0%.

7.5%A: VIDEO OUT terminal output setup level will be set to 7.5%, while

recording setup level will be set to 0%.

• This item is not available when SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz.

(Camera)

(PB)

AUDIO OUT

Sets the audio signals to output from the AUDIO OUT terminal (A/V OUT).

CH1/CH2: CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals

CH1:

CH2:

CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CH2 terminal = CH1 signals

CH1 terminal = CH2 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals

• When an SD Memory Card containing 5.1 channel content recorded on another

equipment is played back on the camera, it is down-mixed to 2 channels when

output through the AUDIO OUT and headphone terminals.

indicates the factory setting.

DISPLAY SETUP screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

ZEBRA

DETECT 1

Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.

50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%

ZEBRA

DETECT 2

Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.

50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%

Y GET

Sets the display of the marker used for displaying the luminance level to ON or

MARKER

OFF.

Select ON to display the marker by pressing the ZEBRA button.

ON, OFF

(Camera)

SAFETY ZONE

Sets the SAFETY ZONE.

90%:

4:3:

14:9:

90% display at 16:9

100% display at 4:3

100% display at 14:9

1.85:1: 100% display t 1.85:1

2:1: 100% display at 2:1

2.35:1: 2.35:1 cinemascope display

GRID: 16:9 angular field of view with nine grid lines

OFF:

The SAFETY ZONE is not displayed.

(Camera)

CENTER

MARKER

Sets the CENTER MARKER. Select ON to display the CENTER MARKER.

ON, OFF

FOCUS BAR

Sets the FOCUS ASSIST bar display to ON or OFF. Select ON to display the

FOCUS ASSIST bar.

ON, OFF

(Camera)

REC COUNTER

Selects counter operation during recording.

TOTAL: The count continues to increase until the COUNTER RESET button is

pressed to reset it.

CLIP: Resets the counter at start of recording and counts the time of each

recording session.

• In the PB mode, the operation is always in CLIP mode.

(Camera)

(PB)

VIDEO OUT

OSD

Select ON to output the information displayed on the screen together with the

signals from the VIDEO OUT jack.

ON, OFF

• Some items are not output from the A/V terminal.

(Camera)

IRIS METER

Sets the display of the IRIS METER.

ON:

As regards the brightness of the image, displays the difference with

respect to the optimum value judged by the camera. The bar appears

on the right: The image is too bright. The bar appears on the left:: The

image is too dark.

OFF:

The IRIS METER is not displayed.

(Camera)

(PB)

DATE/TIME

Sets whether to display the date and time on the screen and whether to output

from the VIDEO OUT jack.

OFF:

The date and time are not displayed.

TIME: The time is displayed.

DATE: The date is displayed.

TIME & DATE:

The date and time are displayed.

(Camera)

(PB)

DATE FORMAT

Changes the style of displaying the year, month, and day.

Y-M-D: Year/Month/Day

M-D-Y: Month/Day/Year

D-M-Y: Day/Month/Year

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued)

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

Select ON to display the audio level meter.

(Camera)

(PB)

LEVEL METER

ON, OFF

(Camera)

ZOOM &

FOCUS

Selects the unit of zoom and focus values.

OFF, NUMBER, mm/m, mm/feet

• Use the mm/feet or mm/m display only as a general guideline because it is not

entirely accurate.

• When you are using a lens that has no communication connection between

the camera and lens through the use of a mount adaptor, the zoom and focus

values are not displayed.

(Camera)

(PB)

CARD &

BATTERY

Select ON to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and

remaining battery charge.

ON, OFF

(Camera)

OTHER

Select how much information to display on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

DISPLAY

OFF, PARTIAL, ALL

(Camera)

(PB)

LCD

BACKLIGHT

Adjusts the backlight of the LCD monitor.

+1, 0, - 1, - 2, - 3

+1:The backlight becomes brighter.

- 3:The backlight becomes the darkest.

(Camera)

(PB)

LCD SET

Adjusts the display level of images on the LCD monitor.

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

CONTRAST

(Camera)

(PB)

EVF SET

Adjusts the display level of images on the viewfinder.

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

CONTRAST

(Camera)

SELF SHOOT

EVF MODE

Selects the LCD mirror mode for self-portrait shooting.

Selecting MIRROR displays the left and right side of the LCD monitor image

inverted during self-portrait shooting.

NORMAL, MIRROR

(Camera)

(PB)

Switches the screen display of images.

AUTO: If you open the LCD monitor, images on the viewfinder disappear.

ON:

Images are always displayed on the viewfinder.

• When SDI OUT = ON, regardless of this item, AUTO settings are operated

forcibly.

(Camera)

EVF COLOR

EVF COLOR (Camera) Switches viewfinder images to color or black and white.

ON:

Color

OFF:

Black and white

indicates the factory setting.

CARD FUNCTIONS screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

Formats the SD Memory Card.

(Camera)

(PB)

CARD

FORMAT

Slot1: Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 1.

Slot2: Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 2.

NO:

Returns to the previous screen.

(Camera)

(PB)

CARD STATUS

Displays the SD Memory Card status.

Slot1: Displays the information about the SD Card inserted in Slot 1.

Slot2: Displays the information about the SD Card inserted in Slot 2.

NO:

Returns to the previous screen.

(PB)

CLIP

Displays information about the selected clip.

PROPERTY

YES:

NO:

Displays clip information.

Returns to the previous screen.

USER FILE screen

Display

Item

Description of settings

mode

(Camera)

(PB)

CARD READ

Reads the user files saved on the SD Memory Card.

Slot1: Reads the user files from the SD Card inserted in Slot 1.

Slot2: Reads the user files from the SD Card inserted in Slot 2.

NO:

Returns to the previous screen.

(Camera)

(PB)

CARD WRITE

Saves the user files on the SD Memory Card. You can also add a title to the

saved files.

Slot1: Saves the user files on the SD Card inserted in Slot 1.

Slot2: Saves the user files on the SD Card inserted in Slot 2.

NO:

Returns to the previous screen.

(Camera)

(PB)

LOAD/SAVE/

INIT

LOAD: Loads the settings in a previously stored user file.

SAVE: Saves the updated user file settings.

INIT:

NO:

Returns the settings in the user file to factory settings.

Returns to the previous screen.

• After a LOAD or INITIALIZE operation, turn OFF the POWER switch of the

camera and then turn it ON again to make the new settings available.

• The INITIALIZE operation does not change the TIME ZONE settings (Page 63).

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

META DATA screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

CARD READ

Loads the metadata recorded on the SD Memory Card on to the unit.

SLOT1, SLOT2, NO

• “NO FILE’ is displayed when no metadata is recorded on the SD Memory Card.

(Camera)

RECORD

Sets whether to record the metadata to be loaded on the unit simultaneously on

a SD Memory Card.

ON:

Records simultaneously

OFF:

Does not record simultaneously

(Camera)

USER CLIP

NAME

Selects the method of recording the USER CLIP NAME.

TYPE1: The user clip name is the same as the CLIP NAME if no uploaded

metadata or data exists.

TYPE2: The user clip name is the same as the CLIP NAME if no combination of

data and COUNT value is uploaded, or if no uploaded data exists.

(Camera)

META DATA

PROP

Displays the metadata recorded in the unit.

YES, NO

CLIP

COUNTER RST

Resets the COUNT value to 1.

YES, NO

META INT SET

Initializes the metadata recorded in the unit.

All settings, including the ON or OFF setting for RECORD are now cleared.

YES, NO

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(Camera)

LENS CHECK

ON:

Checks the communication status with the lens. Video shooting is not

performed if checking is not proper.

OFF:

Does not check the communication status with the lens.

• It is recommended to set LENS CHECK to ON when you are using lenses

conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard.

• When you are using a lens that has no communication connection between the

camera and lens through the use of a mount adaptor, video shooting is enabled

when you set this item to OFF.

(Camera)

(PB)

IR REMOTE

Sets the operations of the supplied remote control unit.

ON:

Accepts commands from the remote control.

• Note that if the same type of remote control is used near the

unit, the unit may receive commands from the other remote

control, during shooting for example, and suddenly operate in an

unexpected manner.

OFF:

Does not accept commands from the remote control.

(Camera)

TALLY LAMP

CLOCK SET

Sets lighting of the tally lamp.

FRONT: The front tally lamp (microphone side) lights.

REAR: The rear tally lamp (viewfinder side) lights.

BOTH: Both tally lamps light.

OFF:

No tally lamp lights.

(Camera)

(PB)

Sets the built-in calendar of the camera.

indicates the factory setting.

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

TIME ZONE

(Camera) Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute

(PB)

steps. (Refer to the table below.)

+00:00

Time

difference

Time

difference

Area

+ 00:00

– 01:00

– 02:00

– 03:00

– 04:00

– 05:00

– 06:00

– 07:00

– 08:00

– 09:00

– 10:00

– 11:00

– 12:00

+ 13:00

+ 12:00

+ 11:00

+ 10:00

+ 09:00

+ 08:00

+ 07:00

+ 06:00

+ 05:00

+ 04:00

+ 03:00

+ 02:00

+ 01:00

Greenwich

Azores Islands

Mid-Atlantic

Buenos Aires

Halifax

– 00:30

– 01:30

– 02:30

– 03:30

– 04:30

– 05:30

– 06:30

– 07:30

– 08:30

– 09:30

– 10:30

– 11:30

+ 12:30

+ 11:30

+ 10:30

+ 09:30

+ 08:30

+ 07:30

+ 06:30

+ 05:30

+ 04:30

+ 03:30

+ 02:30

+ 01:30

+ 00:30

Newfoundland Island

New York

Chicago

Denver

Los Angeles

Alaska

Marquesas Islands

Hawaii

Midway Island

Kwajalein

Norfolk Island

Lord Howe Island

Darwin

New Zealand

Solomon Islands

Guam

Tokyo

Beijing

Yangon

Mumbai

Kabul

Bangkok

Dacca

Islamabad

Abu Dhabi

Moscow

Tehran

Eastern Europe

Central Europe

POWER SAVE (Camera) Selects the power-saving mode when no operation is performed from the

Operation lever, MENU button, AUDIO MON/ADV button, USER button, or

START/STOP button for about five minutes when an SD Memory Card has been

inserted in the CAM mode.

ON:

OFF:

Power supply to the camera is turned OFF.

Power supply to the camera is not turned OFF.

• Even when POWER SAVE has been set to ON, the power supply does not

turn OFF when an SD Memory Card has not been inserted, when the camera-

recorder is in the PB or PC mode, or when the AC adaptor is connected.

(Camera)

(PB)

LANGUAGE

Sets the Menu language.

ENGLISH, Français, Español

(Camera)

(PB)

SYSTEM FREQ

Sets the system frequency

59.94Hz:

50Hz:

NTSC region

PAL region

(Camera)

SYSTEM INFO

LENS INFO

Displays the version of the system in this camera.

(Camera)

(PB)

Displays the version of the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lenses that have

been installed.

(Camera)

MENU INIT

Returns the menu settings (scene files and user files) to factory default settings.

• The TIME ZONE settings do not return to factory default settings.

indicates the factory setting.

Setup menu list (continued)

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure).

(Camera)

(PB)

OPERATION

TIME

(Camera)

UPDATE

Updates the system.

For details on the update information, see our home page

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

(Camera)

LENS UPDATE

Updates the lens firmware.

For details about the update information, see the home page of each lens

manufacturer.

indicates the factory setting.

PLAY SETUP screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

PB FORMAT

(PB)

Sets the playback format.

When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz

1080/60i (30P), 1080/24P, 720/60P(30P), 720/24P

When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz

1080/50i(25P), 720/50P(25P)

• The REC FORMAT setting in the CAM mode prior to migrating to the PB mode

becomes the default value of the PB FORMAT.

REPEAT PLAY (PB)

RESUME PLAY (PB)

ON, OFF

When ON is selected, supported clips are played repeatedly.

ON, OFF

When ON is selected, playback resumes from the video position where clip

playback had stopped.

SKIP MODE

(PB)

Selects the starting position for cued playback after pausing.

CLIP: Stops playback at the beginning of the previous clip.

CLIP & INDEX:

Stops at the beginning of the clip and the INDEX.

indicates the factory setting.

THUMBNAIL screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(PB)

THUMBNAIL

MODE

Selects the thumbnail display method.

ALL: Displays all clips.

SAME FORMAT: Displays clips in the same recording format.

MARKER:

INDEX:

Displays clips with shot marks.

Displays clips with an INDEX.

(PB)

INDICATOR

Sets whether or not to display the indicator.

ON:

Displays the indicator

OFF:

Does not display the indicator

DATA DISPLAY

Selects the information to be displayed in the time display area of the clips.

TC:

Time code

UB:

TIME:

DATE:

User information

Shooting time

Shooting date

DATE & TIME: Shooting date and time

(PB)

DATE FORMAT

Selects the order for displaying the recording date/time when DATA DISPLAY is

set to either DATE or DATE & TIME.

Y-M-D: Year/Month/Day

M-D-Y: Month/Day/Year

D-M-Y: Day/Month/Year

indicates the factory setting.

OPERATION screen

Display

mode

Item

Description of settings

(PB)

DELETE

Deletes clips.

ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips.

SELECT:

NO:

Deletes only the selected clips.

Returns to the previous screen.

• Clips for which CLIP PROTECT is specified are not deleted.

(PB)

INDEX

Adds an INDEX to a clip, or deletes the INDEX.

YES:

NO:

Displays the INDEX

Does not display the INDEX

CLIP PROTECT

Protects clips to prevent accidental deletion.

YES:

NO:

Enables clip protection or cancels protection.

Returns to the previous screen.

• Formatting the memory card will delete all clips even if they are protected.

(PB)

COPY

Copies clips (Page 36).

indicates the factory setting.

Before calling for service

Power supply

There’s no power.

• Make sure the battery and AC adaptor are connected properly.

Check the connections again.

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Power shuts off for no

apparent reason.

• To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camera-

recorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder has

been left in the recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes.

Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER

SAVE.

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Power goes off as soon as

it is turned on.

• The battery may have run out.

If the remaining battery charge display is blinking or

appears, the battery has run out.

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Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with a

fully charged one.

Battery

The battery runs down

quickly.

• Make sure the battery is fully charged.

Keep charging until the AC adaptor’s CHARGE lamp goes out.

• Are you using the battery in a cold place?

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The battery is affected by the ambient temperature. Its operating

time is reduced in low-temperatures.

• The battery may have reached the end of its service life. The

battery will become unchargeable. The battery has a certain

service life which varies depending on how the battery is used. If

the battery operates only for a short period even when it is charged

adequately, it has reached the end of its service life.

The battery cannot be

charged.

• The battery cannot be charged if the DC cord is connected.

Disconnect it.

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The remaining battery

capacity is not displayed

correctly.

• The remaining battery capacity display is merely a guideline. 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.)

—

Shooting

Cannot start shooting.

• Make sure the POWER switch is ON.

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Cannot focus automatically. • Make sure the camera is in manual focus mode. You can focus

automatically when the auto focus mode is selected.

• Auto focus is not available when using the VFR function.

• Auto focus is not available at slow shutter speed settings.

• Depending on the lens, the auto focus function may not be

available.

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• You may be shooting a scene where it is difficult to bring the subject

into focus in the auto focus mode.

If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode.

It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when

ā both close and distant objects are to be shot

ā shooting through a dirty window

ā shooting in a dark place

ā there are sparkling or shiny objects around the subject

ā the subject is moving fast

ā shooting a scene with minimal contrast

Recording

Cannot record even

through the SD Memory

Card is inserted correctly.

• Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card in the “LOCK”

position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the

“LOCK” position.

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• Is the remaining memory available on the SD Memory Card

extremely low? Please save contents onto different media and

delete unneeded data from the card, or use a new card instead.

• Has the SD Memory Card been correctly formatted? Alternatively, is P36 of

the card of a format that is incompatible with this camera? Reformat

the card with the camera.

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• 8 MB to 16 MB SD Memory Cards cannot be used for shooting

movies.

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Recording stops by itself.

• Is your SD Memory Card compatible with use for video recording?

Always use an SD Memory Card compatible with use for video

recording.

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Editing

Cannot read the data on the • Make sure the SD Memory Card is formatted correctly.

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SD Memory Card.

If it is not, format the card in the unit.

Cannot perform nonlinear

editing.

• Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable.

P42

Cannot dub onto an

external device.

• Make sure the external device is connected correctly.

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Displays

Something is wrong with

the time code display.

• The time code display may not register a regular count if a clip is

played in the reverse slow mode. This is normal.

—

Playback

Cannot play even when I

press the play button.

• Make sure the PB lamp is on (press the mode button).

No kind of playback operation can be performed unless this lamp

is on.

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—

Mosaic-like noise appears

when I cue or review a clip.

• This noise is inherent to digital video technology. This is normal.

Images do not appear on

the television even though

I have connected the

• Make sure the input selector on your television is set to video input.

Read the television’s instructions carefully and select the correct

video input connector for the camera-recorder.

—

camera-recorder properly.

Cannot hear any sound

from the camera-recorder’s

speaker.

• You may have turned down the camera-recorder’s volume control

too far.

Adjust the volume level using the AUDIO MON/ADV button +.

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(Continued on the next page)

Before calling for service (continued)

PC connection

Computer does not

recognize camera when

USB connection cable is

connected.

• Check the operating environment.

• If your computer has multiple USB terminals, please try connecting

the camera to a different USB terminal.

• Switch the camera’s power off and back on again, and reconnect

the USB connection cable.

P42

—

An error message appears

on the computer when the

USB connection cable is

disconnected.

• To disconnect the USB connection cable safely, double-click the

icon in the task tray, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Other

The remote control does

not work.

• The battery in the remote control may have run out.

If the remote control fails to work even if it is operated close to the

remote control sensor of the camera-recorder, it means that the

battery has run out. Replace it with new one.

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• Is the IR REMOTE item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS

screen set to OFF?

There is a rattling sound

when the camera-recorder

is tilted back and forth.

• This is the sound of the lens moving. This is not a fault. No sound

should be heard when the camera’s power is switched on.

—

A clicking sound is heard

when the power is turned

on or when the PB mode is

switched to the CAM mode.

• This initialization operation is performed when the camera starts up.

It occurs due to the construction of the camera and is not indicative

of any trouble.

The SD Memory Card

screen appears strange.

• The data on the card could be corrupted. Data can be corrupted by

static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Please always save

important data to a computer or other storage media.

—

The SD Memory Card

cannot be used even after

formatting.

• There could be a fault with the camera or with the SD Memory

Card. Please consult the place of purchase. Always use only SD

Memory Cards of 512 MB - 32 GB with this camera.

The camera does not

recognize the SD Memory

Card even though it is

inserted correctly.

• Was the inserted SD Memory Card originally formatted with a

computer? Always use this camera to format SD Memory Cards.

Please be aware that, when an SD Memory Card is formatted, all

data recorded on the card will be erased and will not be restorable.

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The SD Memory Card is not • Please check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type

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recognized when inserted

into other devices.

(SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) of

the SD Memory Card that you are using.

For details, please consult the device’s own operating instructions.

The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession.

Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession in circumstances such as those

detailed below.

■Mixture of different recording formats

Recording mode = PH mode

Playback format = 1080/60i(30P)

Recording format

PH 1080/60i

Recording format

PH 1080/60i

Recording format

PH 720/60P

Recording format

PH 1080/60i

Playback is smooth.

Not played back as clip is

of different format.

Video pauses

momentarily during clip

changeover.

■Mixture of different recording modes

Recording format = 1080/60i

Playback format = 1080/60i(30P)

Recording format

PH 1080/60i

Recording format

HA 1080/60i

Recording format

HE 1080/60i

Recording format

HA 1080/60i

Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.

■Some clips have been recorded using PRE REC function or VFR function

PRE REC recording

VFR shooting

PRE REC recording

VFR shooting

Normal recording

Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.

Playback is smooth when changing

from PRE REC-recorded clip to

normally-recorded clip.

■Some clips have a recording time of less than 3 seconds

Recording time is

more than 3 seconds

less than 3 seconds

more than 3 seconds

Playback is smooth.

Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.

Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit

The firmware can be updated using either of the following two methods.

Checking the current version of firmware and performing the update using the dedicated tool

(P2_Status_Logger)

PASS (P2 Asset Support System) is only available to customers who have completed customer

registration with Panasonic.

firmware on the unit and download links to pages containing the necessary firmware.

For further information about downloading and using P2_Status_Logger, log in to PASS and refer to the

relevant pages.

Besides access to PASS, completing customer registration has a number of other benefits. For further

details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/).

Checking the current version of the firmware using the unit and performing the update

From the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu page, check the current version of firmware on the unit using

the SYSTEN INFO screen. Then, access the website listed below for the latest firmware-related

information and download firmware as required.

• The update is completed by loading the downloaded file onto the unit via an SD memory card. For

further details about the updating methods, refer to the following website.

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

• Be sure to use a compatible SD memory card. The unit is compatible with SD memory cards based on

the SD, SDHC and SDXC standards. Also, be sure to format the memory card using the unit before

use.

Cleaning

When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.

• Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the

camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish

to peel off.

• Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the

battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power

outlet.

Eye cup holder

Eye cup

• Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-

recorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the

camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with

kitchen detergent that has been diluted with

water and then use a dry cloth to take up the

remaining moisture.

Projections

Cleaning the Viewfinder

If there is dust inside the viewfinder, remove the

eye cup holder and get rid of the dust.

• The interior of the eye cup holder is specially

finished, so do not ever wipe it. If there is dust on

it, blow it off with an air blower.

• Remove the eye cup holder with the eye cup

attached by rotating it counterclockwise. (It will

be tightly screwed on.) When you do this, tilt the

viewfinder slightly upward.

• To mount the eye cup holder, align the ridges

and grooves of the eye cup holder and camera-

recorder, and turn clockwise until the holder

clicks into place.

Storage Precautions

Before storing the camera-recorder, remove both

the SD Memory Card and battery.

Store all of these items in a place with low humidity

and relatively constant temperature.

[Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C]

[Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]

SD Memory Cards

• After ejecting an SD Memory Card from the unit,

be absolutely sure to stow it in its own case.

• Do not leave SD Memory Cards in areas where

corrosive gases, etc. are present.

• Do not leave the cards inside vehicles, in places

exposed to direct sunlight or in other places

where the temperature is high.

Camera-recorder

• Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep

the dust off.

• Do not leave the cards where the humidity level

is high or where there are high concentrations

of dust.

Battery

• The battery life is shortened in places with

extreme temperatures.

• Storing the battery in a location with oily vapors

or high dust concentrations may corrode the

terminals or cause other damage, leading to

malfunction.

• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and

hairpins) away from the terminals.

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.

How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card

Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent

compatibility with computers due to the file type,

Drive: \

PRIVATE

but since this format includes not only video

and audio data, but also a variety of important

information, the folder structure will consist of file

associations as illustrated in the diagram on the

right. If even part of this information is modified or

deleted, the data may no longer be recognized as

AVCHD data, or the memory card may not longer

be able to be used with AVCHD devices.

AVCHD

AVCHDTN

BDMV

CLIPINF

PLAYLIST

STREAM

To prevent the loss of any part of the information

when transferring data on the SD Memory Card

to a computer or when copying data stored on a

computer back onto the SD Memory Card, be sure to use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer.

The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded from the following website.

(Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later/Mac OS 10.5/Mac OS

10.6)

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

■^{Concerning the handling of the camera’s metadata}

A special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD standard is employed for the

metadata which is supported by this camera.

If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is added or removed or if other such editing operations

have been performed using editing software or a camera recorder which does not support this camera’s

metadata, the special area for the metadata will be erased, and the shot marks and indexes added by

the camera as well as the PH mode information and other information will be lost. Therefore, before

proceeding with these kinds of editing operations, check whether the camera’s metadata is supported.

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