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Panasonic AG-3DA1E Operating Instructions Manual

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This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 9.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save
this manual for future use.
SS0710AS1080 -PS D
Printed in Japan

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder
AG-3DA1P
Model No.
AG-3DA1E
Model No.
ENGLISH
VQT2Z46-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 9. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. SS0710AS1080 -PS D Printed in Japan Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-3DA1P Model No. AG-3DA1E Model No. ENGLISH VQT2Z46-1...

  • Page 2: Read This First! (For Ag-3Da1P)

    Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    U.S.A. and Canada. Operation at a voltage other than 10 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P) (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. ) 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.

  • Page 5: Read This First! (For Ag-3Da1E)

    Read this first! (For AG-3DA1E) WARNING: This equipment must be earthed. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three- pin power point which is effectively earthed through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the earth.

  • Page 6: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Read this first! (For AG-3DA1E) (continued) Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K.
  • Page 7 Read this first! (For AG-3DA1E) (continued) Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K.
  • Page 8 Read this first! (For AG-3DA1E) (continued) EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103- 009, and • electromagnetic environments E1, E, E3 and E4.

  • Page 9: Read This First! (For Ag-3Da1P/Ag-3Da1E)

    Details about user registration and the extended warranty: Please note, this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc. The Panasonic Canada Inc. privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted. This link is provided to you for convenience.
  • Page 10 ● SDHC Logo is a trademark 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. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview This camera-recorder is an integrated 3D camera-recorder equipped with twin lenses in a single body. The twin-lens system allows you to adjust the convergence point within the camera and record 3D images with natural sense of depth. The main features of the unit are as follows: - Compact and lightweight, with high mobility.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P) ...2 Read this first! (For AG-3DA1E) ...5 Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P/AG-3DA1E) ...9 Overview...11 Operating precautions ...14 Before use Precaution for use ...16 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product ... 17 (SD speed class 4)... 18 SDHC Memory Cards ...
  • Page 13 Playback Basic playback operations ...57 Thumbnail screen ...58 Basic thumbnail screen operations ... 58 Adding shot marks to clips ... 59 Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)...60 Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) ... 60 Thumbnail operations ...61 Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL SETUP) ... 61 Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION) ...

  • Page 14: Operating Precautions

    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).
  • Page 15 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...

  • Page 16: Precaution For Use

    Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards.

  • Page 17: Sd Memory Cards Compatible With This Product

    SD Memory Cards compatible with this product Use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards of SD speed class 4 or above. It is recommended that you use the Panasonic SDHC Memory Cards listed below (correct as of August 010). •...

  • Page 18: (Sd Speed Class 4)

    Precaution for use (continued) (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.

  • Page 19: Accessories

    XLR microphone AG-MC00G • Battery CGA-D54 (7. V, 5400 mAh: equivalent to accessory battery for the AG-3DA1P) CGA-D54s (7. V, 5400 mAh: equivalent to accessory battery for the AG-3DA1E) AG-3DA1P AG-3DA1E (For the U.K.) (For areas other than the U.K.)

  • Page 20: Description Of Parts

    Description of parts Right side and rear side CAMERA POWER 1 POWER/Mode selector switch (Page 24) 2 Mode lamps (Pages 31 and 57) 3 START/STOP button (Page 31) 4 REC CHECK button (Page 31) 5 Zoom button (Page 34) 6 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 34) 7 REC selector switch (Page 42) 8 Handle zoom button (Page 34) 9 Handle START/STOP button (Page 42)

  • Page 21: Left Side

    Left side LINE LINE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 1 Built-in speaker (Page 65) 2 Focus ring (Page 36) 3 Zoom ring (Page 34) 4 INPUT 1/2 (LINE/MIC) switches (Page 48) 5 PUSH AUTO button (Page 36) 6 FOCUS BAR button (Page 36) ∞...

  • Page 22: Terminals And Mounting Parts

    Description of parts (continued) Terminals and mounting parts 1 Accessory mounting hole 2 Light shoe 3 Microphone shoe (Page 66) 4 Audio INPUT 1/2 terminals (XLR 3 pin) (Page 48) 5 Card slot cover OPEN lever (Page 30) 6 SD Memory Card slots and access lamps (Page 32) 7 Tripod hole (Page 16) 8 HD SDI L/R terminals (Page 67)

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery

    Battery model (included) marking on CGA-D54 (AG-3DA1P) CGA-D54s (AG-3DA1E) • The times apply when the ambient operating temperature is 0 °C (68 °F) and humidity is 60 %. Charging may take longer at other temperatures and humidity levels. ■ Remaining battery capacity displays The battery display will change →...

  • Page 24: Power Sources

    Power sources Using the battery Installation Insert the battery until it clicks into place. Using the AC adaptor Installation Insert the DC cable’s battery connector until it clicks into place. Connect the AC power supply cable. Connect the AC power supply cable in the order DC cable’s battery connector...

  • Page 25: Turn On/Off The Camera

    Turn on/off the camera While pressing the lock release button, move the POWER/Mode selector switch to ON or OFF. Turn on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera is now in the recording pause mode. Turn off the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out.

  • Page 26: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.-type LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor.

  • Page 27: Using The Lcd

    Using the LCD Set the POWER/Mode selector switch to ON. (Page 25) Hold down the OPEN button and open the LCD monitor. • It can open out to 90°. Do not try to open it further as this will damage the camera. 90°...

  • Page 28: Setting The Calendar

    Setting the calendar The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents (clip). Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE.This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17:0 on 5 December, 010. Set the camera’s POWER/Mode selector switch to ON.
  • Page 29 When settings are complete, push the Operation lever, select YES on the confirmation screen, and push the Operation lever again. CLOCK SET CLOCK SET? • The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting. •...

  • Page 30: Basic Shooting Operations

    Basic shooting operations Preparing for recording Insert the connector part in the direction shown here, and push until the card clicks firmly into place. While pressing the lock release button, turn the POWER/Mode selector switch to OFF. • Check that the mode lamps are off. Tilt the viewfinder upwards, and open the SD Memory Card slot cover by sliding the OPEN lever to the right.

  • Page 31: Basic Shooting Operation

    (Page 70) • The camera’s factory default setting is 1080/60i recording (AG-3DA1P) or 1080/50i recording (AG-3DA1E). (To view current setting status: Page 43) • The upper limit for the number of clips which can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card is 00.

  • Page 32: Sd Memory Card Access Lamps

    SD Memory Card access lamps SD Memory Card recording times • Total available recording times (approx.) when using SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic Recording mode PH SDHC Memory (190 × 1080 pixels or Card capacity 180 × 70 pixels) 4 GB Approx.

  • Page 33: Removing Sd Memory Cards

    Removing SD Memory Cards Tilt the viewfinder upwards, and open the SD Memory Card slot cover by sliding the OPEN lever to the right. • Ensure that the SD Memory Card access lamps are not flashing before opening the cover. Press the center of the SD Memory Card so that it pops out slightly, and pull the card straight outwards.

  • Page 34: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the zoom function This camera has an approximately 5.6 × optical zoom function. Zoom with the zoom button or the zoom ring. HANDLE ZOOM switch Handle zoom button Zoom button Zoom ring Zoom button Using the zoom button, you can perform the motor-driven zoom.

  • Page 35: Shooting In Progressive Mode

    Shooting in progressive mode Selecting 1080/30P and 1080/4P (when SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz) , or 1080/5P (when SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz) in the REC FORMAT item (Page 80) on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen enables shooting in progressive mode.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus Manual focusing Focus ring ∞ PUSH AUTO button Turn the focus ring by hand to adjust the focus manually. Temporarily switching to auto focus The camera will focus automatically while you press down the PUSH AUTO button. •...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness IRIS/CONV. dial DIAL (IRIS/CONV.) selector switch Set the DIAL (IRIS/CONV.) selector switch to IRIS. With this setting, the camera will adjust the image brightness by controlling the aperture of the lens iris and gain according to the setting of the IRIS/CONV.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Convergence Point

    Adjusting the convergence point IRIS/CONV. dial Set the DIAL (IRIS/CONV.) selector switch to CONV. With this setting, the camera will adjust the convergence point (depth of the reference plane for the 3D image) according to the setting of the IRIS/CONV. dial. Turn the IRIS/CONV.
  • Page 39 What is convergence point adjustment? • What is parallax? ⇒ A human’s stereoscopic viewing takes advantage of the brain’s ability to process information from the left and right eyes of two images seen from their respective perspectives. The misalignment of the two images is called binocular parallax.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The White Balance

    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.

  • Page 41: Black Balance Adjustments

    Black balance adjustments 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.

  • Page 42: Shooting Techniques For Different Targets

    Shooting techniques for different targets Low angle recording Recording can be controlled with the handle START/STOP button during low angle recording by moving the REC selector switch to the ON position. • To prevent erroneous operation when not using the handle START/STOP button, set the REC selector switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 43: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status

    Checking and displaying shooting status 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 for the operation status, counter, and warning display. Press the button again to return to the normal display.

  • Page 44: Wave Form Monitor Function

    Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Wave form monitor function An image wave form can be displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the WFM button while in CAMERA mode. The display changes as follows each time you press the WFM button: OFF VECTOR OFF…...

  • Page 45: 3D Fine Function

    3D FINE function As the left and right lenses are linked, you normally do not need to adjust them. If you wish to perform fine adjustments between the two lenses, the 3D FINE function allows you to adjust the vertical position of the images, focus and iris.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    Adjusting the shutter speed SHUTTER button BARS SHUTTER CH 1 SELECT CH 2 （L） INPUT 1 INPUT 2 AUDIO COUNTER RESET Press the SHUTTER button. Each time you press the SHUTTER button, the shutter speed switches between normal (OFF) and the speed you selected with the SPEED SEL buttons.

  • Page 47: Synchro Scan

    When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz With the 1080/50i or 720/50P format Standard (OFF) SYNCRO SCAN 1/50 With the 1080/25P format Standard (OFF) SYNCRO SCAN 1/50 Synchro scan Set the shutter speed of the synchro scan (used when shooting a television or computer monitor) in the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen, SYNCRO SCAN.

  • Page 48: Switching Audio Input

    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. CH1 SELECT switch BARS SHUTTER...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Recording Level

    LCD monitor. -12dB • 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). PUSH...

  • Page 50: Clip Metadata

    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 Cards. This data is called the clip metadata. (Display method: Page 63) There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting,...

  • Page 51: Uploading The Metadata (Meta Data)

    Uploading the metadata (META DATA) You can perform any of the following operations. If necessary, make preparations prior to undertaking the operations. Loading the metadata • Load the metadata recorded on the left-channel SD Memory Card. (For details on contents of the metadata, see the previous page.) Selecting whether to record the metadata on the SD Memory Cards...

  • Page 52: Selecting The User Clip Name Recording Method

    Clip metadata (continued) 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 TYPE. USER CLIP NAME to be recorded TYPE1 If clip metadata has Uploaded...

  • Page 53: Using The Counter

    Using the Counter You can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback. Press the COUNTER button. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. (Page 68) 0 : 00. 00 (CAMERA mode only) Counter value CLIP 0 : 00 .

  • Page 54: Charging The Built-In Battery/Setting The Time Code

    Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code Recharging the built-in battery The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. 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.
  • Page 55 When the screen below appears, set the time code value. Tilt the Operation lever in the and select time code value. TC PRESET Tilt in the direction to move to the next digit, and tilt in the directions again to select value.

  • Page 56: Setting User Information

    Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued) Setting user information Setting user information allows you to store 8- digit information in the hexadecimal format. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power. Set the POWER/Mode selector switch to In the setup menus, TC/UB SETUP screen, select UB PRESET.

  • Page 57: Basic Playback Operations

    Basic playback operations Push MENU EXEC PUSH ENTER AUDIO MON/ADV MENU EXEC Tilt PUSH ENTER rightward AUDIO MON/ADV MENU EXEC Tilt PUSH ENTER leftward AUDIO MON/ADV MENU EXEC PUSH ENTER AUDIO MON/ADV Tilt downwards Tilt upwards MENU EXEC PUSH ENTER AUDIO MON/ADV •...

  • Page 58: Thumbnail Screen

    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 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.

  • Page 59: Adding Shot Marks To Clips

    1 Thumbnail display status (Page 61) The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area. 2 Card status display Displays the status of SD Memory Card. 3 Battery remaining display (Page 70) Displays the remaining battery capacity. 4 Cursor (yellow frame) Displayed on the currently selected thumbnail.

  • Page 60: Playback Settings (Play Setup)

    Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) Use this setting to play back from where the clip had previously been paused. Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 75) Set the RESUME PLAY item on the PLAY SETUP screen to ON. Press the MENU button to return to the thumbnail screen.

  • Page 61: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail operations Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL SETUP) 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. Press the MENU button. •...

  • Page 62: Deleting And Protecting Clips (Operation)

    Thumbnail operations (continued) Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION) Clips may be deleted or protected. Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 75) Select the OPERATION screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). PB MENU PLAY SETUP THUMBNAIL SETUP OPERATION AV OUT SETUP...

  • Page 63: Checking Clip Information (Card Functions)

    Checking clip information (CARD FUNCTIONS) Clip information can be checked. Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 75) Select CARD FUNCTIONS, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the PB MENU PLAY SETUP THUMBNAIL SETUP OPERATION AV OUT SETUP CARD FUNCTIONS Select YES, and push the Operation lever.

  • Page 64: Useful Playback Functions

    Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind Tilt the Operation lever in the (fast forward) direction during playback. A clip will play forwards or backwards at approximately 5 times normal speed. MENU PUSH ENTER AUDIO MON/ADV Operation lever For a higher speed forward or rewind (at approximately 15 times normal speed), tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind) direction again during fast forward or...

  • Page 65: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Frame-by-frame playback Tilt the Operation lever in the during playback to pause the clip. Press the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons. MENU EXEC PUSH ENTER AUDIO MON/ADV AUDIO MON/ADV +/– buttons 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.

  • Page 66: Connecting External Units

    Connecting external units Headphones • Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. External microphone • When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adapter. •...

  • Page 67: Tv/Monitor

    TV/Monitor Only the output signals from the camera are shown. Monitor HD SDI HD SDI cable (optional) HDMI • The signals cannot be output simultaneously from both the HD SDI terminals and HDMI terminal. • Connect the left (L) and right (R) connectors correctly. Reverse connection may cause eyestrain. HD SDI 1(L) HD SDI...

  • Page 68: Screen Displays

    Screen displays Regular displays 1 Time code display Each time you press the COUNTER button, the display switches over to the following data (or no indication). COUNTER: Counter value CLIP: CLIP counter value for respective clip Displayed when the REC COUNTER item on the settings menu DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to CLIP.
  • Page 69 6 Information display The following information is displayed depending on the situation. • Warning (Page 71) • Performance of the auto white balance or the auto black balance • Switch position 7 Shutter speed display The shutter speed is displayed here. 8 Microphone level automatic control display Appears when the MIC ALC item on the setup...
  • Page 70 Screen displays (continued) 20 Gain display Displays the gain value of the image amplifier configured. 21 White balance information display Displays the information on white balance. P3.2 K/P5.6 K: Preset value Ach/Bch: Value set to position A or B of WHITE BAL switch 22 Screen mode display Displays the current screen mode.

  • Page 71: Main Warning Displays

    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. ■ CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA. No use is possible because the standard for the data is different.
  • Page 72 Screen displays (continued) CHECK CARD. Please check the card. If you use an SD Memory Card that has been used with other devices or personal computers, for the first time with this unit, CHECK CARD may be displayed and the unit cannot operate. In this case, perform the following: A Remove the SD Memory Card from the unit and reinsert it.
  • Page 73 THE TC MODE IS CHANGED TO "NDF" NDF is selected as the TC MODE setting. (Only when SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz) THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. The card cannot be used for video recording. THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED. An error has been detected in the thumbnail information.

  • Page 74: Setting The Display Items

    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 Displays Time code display Media capacity display Media information display Recording format display...

  • Page 75: Using The Setup Menus

    Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. MENU button MENU PUSH ENTER Operation lever AUDIO MON/ADV Using the menus • The menu items indicated in the gray characters cannot be changed its settings.

  • Page 76: Initializing The Menu Settings

    Using the setup menus (continued) 4 - 5 Repeat steps to change any other items. Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen. 2 - 5 Repeat steps to change any other settings. Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen.

  • Page 77: Setup Menu Structure

    Setup menu structure Camera mode menu CAM MENU CAMERA SETUP (Page 78) SW MODE HANDLE ZOOM (Page 79) IRIS DIAL USER1 USER RECORDING SETUP (Page 80) TC/UB SETUP TC MODE (Page 80) TC PRESET UB PRESET AV OUT SETUP (Page 81) DISPLAY SETUP (Page 81) CARD FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 78: Setup Menu List

    Setup menu list CAMERA SETUP screen Display Item mode SYNCRO (Camera) SCAN DETAIL LEVEL (Camera) V DETAIL (Camera) LEVEL DETAIL (Camera) CORING CHROMA (Camera) LEVEL CHROMA (Camera) PHASE COLOR TEMP (Camera) COLOR TEMP (Camera) MASTER PED (Camera) GAMMA (Camera) Description of settings Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc.

  • Page 79: Sw Mode Screen

    CAMERA SETUP screen (continued) Display Item mode KNEE (Camera) To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through MOS. LOW: MID: HIGH: • Not available when GAMMA is set to CINE-LIKE. MATRIX (Camera) Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting.

  • Page 80: Recording Setup Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP screen Display Item mode REC FORMAT (Camera) MIC ALC (Camera) MIC GAIN1 (Camera) MIC GAIN2 (Camera) TC/UB SETUP screen Display Item mode TC MODE (Camera) (Camera) TC PRESET (Camera) UB PRESET (Camera) Description of settings Selects the recording format.

  • Page 81: Av Out Setup Screen

    AV OUT SETUP screen Display Item mode SDI OUT (Camera) Sets whether to output the signal from the HD SDI terminal. (PB) ON: The signal is output from the HD SDI terminal. It is not output from the OFF: The signal is not output from the HD SDI terminal. It is output from the HP MODE (Camera) Selects the sound heard through the headphones.

  • Page 82: Card Functions Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued) Display Item mode CARD & (Camera) BATTERY OTHER (Camera) DISPLAY LCD/EVF (Camera) BACKLIGHT CARD FUNCTIONS screen Display Item mode CARD (Camera) FORMAT CLIP (PB) PROPERTY META DATA screen Display Item mode CARD READ (Camera) RECORD (Camera)

  • Page 83: Other Functions Screen

    (Camera) Updates the system version of this unit. YES: Enables updating. NO: Updating is not performed. • For detailed information on updating, visit the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Description of settings The tally lamp does not light. Time Area difference Greenwich –...

  • Page 84: Play Setup Screen

    Setup menu list (continued) OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) Display Item mode LOG DATA (Camera) PLAY SETUP screen Display Item mode RESUME PLAY (PB) THUMBNAIL SETUP screen Display Item mode THUMBNAIL (PB) MODE INDICATOR (PB) DATA DISPLAY (PB) DATE FORMAT (PB) OPERATION screen Display Item...

  • Page 85: Before Calling For Service

    Before calling for service Power supply There’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adaptor are connected properly. Check the connections again. Power goes off as soon as • The battery may have run out. it is turned on. If the remaining battery charge display battery is exhausted.
  • Page 86 Before calling for service (continued) Playback Cannot play even when I press the play button. Mosaic-like noise appears when I cue or review a clip. A black screen appears during clip changeover. Images do not appear on the television even though I have connected the camera-recorder properly.

  • Page 87: Updating The Firmware In The Camera

    Download the update file to the unit by placing it on SD Memory Cards. For detailed information on the update procedure, visit the below site. For English: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ • For updating, use only SD Memory Cards that comply with the SD or SDHC specifications.

  • Page 88: Cleaning

    Cleaning 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.

  • Page 89: Storage Precautions

    Storage Precautions Before storing the camera-recorder, remove the SD Memory Cards and battery. Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and relatively constant temperature. [Recommended temperature range: 15 °C to 5 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)] [Recommended relative humidity: 40 % to 60 %] Camera-recorder •...

  • Page 90: Recording Format

    Recording format When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz Recording mode 1080/60i 70/60P When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz Recording mode 1080/50i 70/50P • This product allows PH recording mode only. Frame rate 1080/30P 1080/60i (over 60i) 70/60P Frame rate 1080/50i...

  • Page 91: How To Handle Data Recorded On Sd Memory Card

    How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent compatibility with computers due to the file type, 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.

  • Page 92: Specifications

    When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz PH 1080/50i PH 1080/5P PH 70/50P Transmission rate PH mode: Approx. 1 Mbps (VBR) Recording time (rough indication) When a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card is used ∞ Capacity 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB...
  • Page 93 Thumbnail display 8 thumbnails/page Editing functions Delete, protect Formatting Available [Video System] Video output HDMI output: HDMI×1 (HDMI Type A connector), 3D compatible (Not compatible with VIERA Link) • When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz 1080/59.94i Frame Packing, 1080/3.98p Frame Packing, 70/59.94p Frame Packing 1080/59.94i, 70/59.94p, 480/59.94p •...

  • Page 94: Index

    Index Numerics 3D FINE function ... 45 3D guide display ... 69 3D guide function... 38 3D image ...11, 38 AC adaptor ... 4 Audio equipment... 48 AVCCAM Restorer ... 33 AVCHD ... 18 AVCHD-compatible equipment ... 18 Battery ... 4 Black balance ...
  • Page 95 REC CHECK ... 31 Recording format ... 90 Recording level ... 49 Remaining battery capacity display ... 70 RESUME PLAY ... 60 Resume playback ... 60 Safety zone... 69 Screen mode display ... 70 SD Memory Card Access lamp ... 3 Card type ...
  • Page 96 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 00/96/EC and 006/66/EC.

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