Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. SS0710AS1080 -PS D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2Z46-1 Before use Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Shooting Model No. AG-3DA1P AG-3DA1E Description of parts Operating Instructions Preparation This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 9.
Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P) indicates safety information. 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.
Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P) (continued) indicates safety information. CAUTION: Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time. When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod. CAUTION: This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 110 – 240 V AC.
Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P) (continued) 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.
Read this first! (For AG-3DA1E) indicates safety information. WARNING: This equipment must be earthed. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard threepin 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. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
Read this first! (For AG-3DA1E) (continued) indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead For battery charger 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. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY FOR U.K.
Read this first! (For AG-3DA1E) (continued) indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead For AC adaptor 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. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY FOR U.K.
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 EN55103-2 2009, and • electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4. 2.
Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P/AG-3DA1E) 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.
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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. - Easy 3D recording with no need for adjusting two lenses. - Use of two SD Memory Cards allows simultaneous recording/playback of two channels (AVCHD, PH mode).
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).....................
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)..............................
Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camerarecorder 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). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields.
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.
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 28) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.
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 2010). • SDXC cards are not available for this product.
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.
Battery Battery charger / AC power supply cables AG-3DA1P AG-3DA1E (For the U.K.) (For areas other than the U.K.) For part numbers for the battery, see “Optional accessories” below. Eye cup Before use Accessories AC adaptor / AC power supply cables AG-3DA1P AG-3DA1E (For the U.K.) (For areas other than the U.K.) Microphone holder Microphone holder screws Microphone holder adaptor CD-ROM Length 6-mm (2) Length 12-mm (2) The following accessories are attached to the unit.
Description of parts Right side and rear side 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 10 11 CAMERA PB OFF ON MODE 14 POWER HANDLE ZOOM 15 123 OFF ON 3 L R HD SDI 1（L） CONV.
Left side 5 6 7 89 10 19 20 MENU EXEC PUSH ENTER LINE MIC LINE INPUT 1 MIC MENU INPUT 2 AUDIO MON/ADV PUSH ENTER 1 21 22 EXEC AUDIO MON/ADV 23 24 2 FOCUS BAR 1 PUSH AUTO 2 USER ∞ 3 25 26 FOCUS 3 BARS CH 1 CH 1 WHITE BAL AWB 11 12 DIAL B A PRST IRIS DISP/MODE CHK AUDIO INT（L） INPUT 1 INPUT 2 CH 2 PUSH TURN 16 17 18 SPEED SEL 1 INT（R） INPUT 2 AUDIO COUNTER RESET CONV.
Description of parts (continued) Terminals and mounting parts 1 2 3 4 HD SDI 8 10 1（L） CONV. 2（R） 9 CAM REMOTE FOCUS IRIS 11 ZOOM S/S 5 6 7 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) 9 HDMI OUT terminal (Page 67) 10 Headphone jack (3.
Charging the battery marking on the battery charger, place it flat, slide it in the direction shown below and press firmly. (Approx.) Battery model (included) Voltage/ capacity CGA-D54 (AG-3DA1P) 7.2 V/ CGA-D54s 5400 mAh (AG-3DA1E) Charging time Maximum continuous recording time Approx. 330 minutes Approx. 180 minutes • The times apply when the ambient operating temperature is 20 °C (68 °F) and humidity is 60 %. Charging may take longer at other temperatures and humidity levels. Press firmly.
Power sources Using the battery Installation Insert the battery until it clicks into place. Removal 1 Set the POWER/Mode selector switch to OFF, and check that the mode lamps are off. (Page 25) 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button. • Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall.
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. Mode lamp (CAMERA) Turn off the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out.
Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.2-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. To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor.
Emphasizing outlines 1 Set the POWER/Mode selector switch to ON. (Page 25) 2 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. 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. 1 In CAMERA mode, press the EVF DTL button. “EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for about 2 seconds.
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 17:20 on 25 December, 2010. 5 Tilt the Operation lever in the direction and select YES in the CLOCK SET item on the settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. CLOCK SET 1 Set the camera’s POWER/Mode selector REC LAMP CLOCK SET TIME ZONE SYSTEM FREQ SYSTEM INFO switch to ON. (Page 25) 2 Press the MENU button.
9 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. • 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.
Basic shooting operations Preparing for recording 2 3 1 CAMERA PB OFF ON MODE Insert the connector part in the direction shown here, and push until the card clicks firmly into place. POWER Lock release button pressing the lock release button, 1 While turn the POWER/Mode selector switch to OFF. • Check that the mode lamps are off. the viewfinder upwards, and open the SD 2 Tilt Memory Card slot cover by sliding the OPEN lever to the right. Fully insert two SD Memory Cards into the 3 card slots.
1 Mode lamp (CAMERA) CAMERA PB OFF ON MODE POWER Lock release button 3 CAMERA PB OFF ON MODE POWER 1 While pressing the lock release button, turn the POWER/Mode selector switch to ON. • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red (CAMERA mode). 2 Adjust the focus, brightness, white balance, and convergence point.
Basic shooting operations (continued) SD Memory Card access lamps Each SD Memory Card access lamp indicates the status of the SD Memory Card inserted in the corresponding SD card slot. Illuminated: Reading/writing possible Flashing (fast): Verifying card/inspecting card for possible defects Flashing (slow): Accessing card Off: No card inserted/unformatted, incompatible card inserted or card full SD Memory Card access lamps 32 SD Memory Card recording times • Total available recording times (approx.
1 Tilt the viewfinder upwards, and open the 2 Press the center of the SD Memory Card so that it pops out slightly, and pull the card straight outwards. 1 2 SD Memory Card access lamps 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 LOCK SD Memory Card slot cover by sliding the OPEN lever to the right.
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. T: Zoom in W: Zoom out Gently press the zoom button on the hand strap side to zoom slowly, firmly press to zoom faster.
Shooting in progressive mode 30P mode (when SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz): Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording, the 30-frame-persecond signal is converted to 60-field-persecond interlace. This mode gives you high quality images. 30 P A B C D E F G H I J 60 i AoAeBoBeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je Note the following when shooting in progressive mode. • Set the shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF) for best results.
Adjusting the focus Manual focusing Using focus assist Pressing the FOCUS BAR button displays the focus bar indicating the focus adjustment on the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Adjust the focus so that the bar becomes as long as possible. Focus ring FOCUS BAR button PUSH PUSH AUTO button ∞ 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.
Adjusting the brightness PUSH IRIS/CONV. dial DIAL (IRIS/CONV.) selector switch 1 Set the DIAL (IRIS/CONV.) selector switch 2 Turn the IRIS/CONV. dial to adjust the brightness. To get a brighter image when the lens aperture is OPEN, the camera will enter the gain adjustment automatically. • The adjusted iris and gain values are displayed on the screen. Shooting to IRIS.
Adjusting the convergence point 3D guide function PUSH IRIS/CONV. dial DIAL (IRIS/CONV.) selector switch 1 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. 2 Turn the IRIS/CONV.
What is convergence point adjustment? Convergence point ⇒ 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 Parallactic angle perspectives. The misalignment of the two images is called binocular parallax. Mainly binocular parallax is used by 3D equipment to Left-lens image create the feeling of stereoscopic images.
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 save adjustments and reselect them by setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. You can also use the preset values.
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. • The ambient temperature changes greatly.
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.
PUSH 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 74) • The normal display is resumed when the power is turned on.
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 WFM (wave form) VECTOR OFF… • Wave forms will not be displayed in the viewfinder. • Wave forms cannot be recorded. • While wave forms are displayed, use the viewfinder as well since part of the recording screen will be hidden by the wave forms.
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. MENU EXEC Focus (FOCUS): Tilt the Operation lever in the directions. The focal length for the right lens is increased by tilting it in the direction, and is reduced by tilting it in the direction. Iris (IRIS): Press the AUDIO MON/ADV +/- buttons.
Adjusting the shutter speed SPEED SEL buttons SHUTTER button BARS CH 1 SHUTTER SELECT CH 2 INT（L） INPUT 1 INPUT 2 SPEED SEL 1 INT（R） INPUT 2 AUDIO COUNTER RESET MIX INPUT 2 ON OFF MIC POWER +48V EVF DTL WFM ZEBRA 1 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. • Remember that the faster the shutter speed, the lower the sensitivity.
When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz With the 1080/50i or 720/50P format Standard (OFF) 1/50 SYNCRO SCAN 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 With the 1080/25P format Standard (OFF) 1/50 SYNCRO SCAN 1/25 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 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.
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.
Adjusting the recording level (which requires + 48 V power supply), set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switches to ON. ON: (When using the phantom microphone) +48 V 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 +48 V. You can damage such equipment if you leave the setting at ON.
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) videographer) and the PLACE NAME (name of location). LOCATION:*4 This indicates ALTITUDE, LONGITUDE, LATITUDE, and SOURCE (altitude, longitude, latitude, information source).
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 Initializing the metadata inside the unit Displaying the metadata inside the unit 1 Press the mode button and select CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU button.
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 TYPE2.
Using the Counter You can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. (Page 68) 0 : 00. 00 (CAMERA mode only) Counter value 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 .
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. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged. 1 Connect the AC adaptor. (Page 24) • Leave the POWER/Mode selector switch at OFF.
4 When the screen below appears, set the time code value. Tilt the Operation lever in the and select time code value. directions 6 Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to move to YES, and push the Operation lever. TC PRESET TC PRESET TC PRESET? 0 0 h 0 0m 0 0 s 0 0 f Tilt in the direction to move to the next digit, and tilt in the directions again to select value.
Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued) 4 Set the user information. Setting user information Setting user information allows you to store 8digit information in the hexadecimal format. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power. 1 Set the POWER/Mode selector switch to ilt the Operation lever in the T directions and select user information characters. • You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. UB PRESET ON.
Basic playback operations 1 1 Turn the POWER/Mode selector switch to CAMERA PB OFF ON MODE ON. While pressing the lock release button, turn the switch to ON. POWER 2 Press the POWER/Mode selector switch Lock release button 2 downwards so the mode lamp (PB) turns on. The camera is now in the PB mode. • Each time you press the button, the mode changes as below. PB CAMERA Mode lamp (PB) CAMERA PB OFF ON MODE POWER 3 Play a clip using the Operating lever.
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.
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. 5 Recording mode display Displays the recording mode of the clip currently highlighted by the cursor. 6 Recording format display Displays the recording format of the currently selected clip.
Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) Use this setting to play back from where the clip had previously been paused. 1 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 75) 2 Set the RESUME PLAY item on the PLAY SETUP screen to ON. 3 Press the MENU button to return to the thumbnail screen. 4 Select a clip for playback.
Thumbnail operations Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL SETUP) 1 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 75) 2 Select the THUMBNAIL SETUP screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). THUMBNAIL SETUP THUMBNAIL MODE INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT ALL ON TC M・D・Y 3 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to select item, and push the Operation lever.
Thumbnail operations (continued) Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION) Clips may be deleted or protected. 1 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 75) 2 Select the OPERATION screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). PB MENU PLAY SETUP THUMBNAIL SETUP OPERATION AV OUT SETUP CARD FUNCTIONS 3 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to select item, and push the Operation lever. OPERATION DELETE CLIP PROTECT NO NO DELETE: ALL CLIPS: Delete all clips.
Checking clip information (CARD FUNCTIONS) Clip information can be checked. Clip information screen 1 Press the MENU button. CLIP PROPERTY • Menu operation (Page 75) 1 Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). PB MENU PLAY SETUP THUMBNAIL SETUP OPERATION AV OUT SETUP CARD FUNCTIONS 3 Select YES, and push the Operation lever. Information of the selected clip is displayed on CLIP PROPERTY.
Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind Next/previous clip 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind) or (fast forward) direction during playback. A clip will play forwards or backwards at approximately 5 times normal speed. MENU EXEC PUSH ENTER direction during playback to pause the clip.
Frame-by-frame playback Viewing images on a monitor or television 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the direction during playback to pause the clip. 2 Press the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons. MENU EXEC You can view the images on a monitor or television if you connect the unit using HD SDI cables (not included) or HDMI cable (not included). 1 Connect the camera to the monitor or TV set. (Page 67) PUSH ENTER 2 Start playback.
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) AG-MC200G Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter 12 mm INPUT1 or INPUT2 6 mm • When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adapter.
TV/Monitor Only the output signals from the camera are shown. Monitor HD SDI 1(L) HD SDI HD SDI 1（L） TV HD SDI cable (optional) HDMI 2(R) 2（R） HDMI HDMI cable (optional) • The signals cannot be output simultaneously from both the HD SDI terminals and HDMI terminal. Editing • Connect the left (L) and right (R) connectors correctly. Reverse connection may cause eyestrain.
Screen displays Regular displays 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TC 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 PA U S E 20min PH1080 60 DEC 25 2010 9:56:04 3D 1.5-12m MF55 F2.0 C00 Z01 24P 1/250 1 2 11 12 13 14 15 VOLUME [ _ ] 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.
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 menu RECORDING SETUP screen is set to ON. 9 Frame rate display Displays recording frame rate. • When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz, 1080/60i is not displayed. • When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz, 1080/50i is not displayed. 10 Audio level meter display (Page 49) Displayed when the LEVEL METER item on the setup menu DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON.
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. It is cancelled when the display status is changed, for example, when a menu is changed or REC CHECK is performed. R-IMAGE: The image from the right lens is displayed.
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. If the system frequency has been changed, format the SD Memory Cards with current SYSTEM FREQ setting. CANNOT DELETE. Clip cannot be deleted. CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON Clip cannot be deleted. CANNOT HANDLE.
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 30) The CHECK CARD display may disappear if the unit detects the card.
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. TURN POWER OFF Turn the power off. ■U UNABLE TO FORMAT. Main error displays The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in the camera or the SD Memory Card.
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.
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 Operation lever EXEC PUSH ENTER AUDIO MON/ADV 2 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to move the yellow cursor to the function you wish to set. Example: CAM MENU 1/2 CAMERA SETUP SW MODE RECORDING SETUP TC/UB SETUP AV OUT SETUP 3 Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction) to display the setting items.
Using the setup menus (continued) 6 Repeat steps 4 - 5 to change any other items. Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen. 7 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 You can initialize the menu settings to their factory default ones by selecting YES for the MENU INIT item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.
Setup menu structure Camera mode menu CAM MENU CAMERA SETUP (Page 78) SW MODE (Page 79) HANDLE ZOOM IRIS DIAL USER1 USER2 RECORDING SETUP (Page 80) TC/UB SETUP (Page 80) TC MODE TCG TC PRESET UB PRESET SYNCRO SCAN DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach COLOR TEMP Bch MASTER PED GAMMA KNEE MATRIX REC FORMAT MIC ALC MIC GAIN1 MIC GAIN2 AV OUT SETUP (Page 81) SDI OUT HP MODE DISPLAY SETUP (Page 81) ZEBRA DETECT1 ZEBRA DETECT2 SAFETY ZONE REC COUNTER OUTPUT OS
Setup menu list CAMERA SETUP screen Item SYNCRO SCAN Display mode (Camera) Description of settings Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc. Holding the Operation lever toward the or direction will cause the values to change at a faster rate. Available shutter speeds with SYSTEM FREQ 59.9 Hz • 60P/60i: 1/60.0…1/250.0 • 30P: 1/30.0…1/48.0…1/250.0 • 24P: 1/24.0…1/48.0…1/250.0 Available shutter speeds with SYSTEM FREQ 50 Hz • 50P/50i: 1/50.0 … 1/250.0 • 25P: 1/25.
CAMERA SETUP screen (continued) KNEE Display mode (Camera) MATRIX (Camera) Item Description of settings To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through MOS. 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 GAMMA is set to CINE-LIKE.
Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP screen Item REC FORMAT Display mode (Camera) Description of settings Selects the recording format. When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz PH 1080/60i PH 1080/30P PH 1080/24P PH 720/60P • PH 1080/24P represents native recording. When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz PH 1080/50i PH 1080/25P PH 720/50P MIC ALC (Camera) Sets mic level auto control to ON or OFF. ON OFF Set to ON to reduce distortion at high input levels.
AV OUT SETUP screen Item SDI OUT HP MODE Display mode (Camera) (PB) (Camera) Description of settings Sets whether to output the signal from the HD SDI terminal. ON: The signal is output from the HD SDI terminal. It is not output from the HDMI terminal. OFF: The signal is not output from the HD SDI terminal. It is output from the HDMI terminal. Selects the sound heard through the headphones. LIVE: The sound which has been input from the microphone is output as is.
Setup menu list (continued) DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued) Item CARD & BATTERY Display mode (Camera) Description of settings Select ON to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and remaining battery charge. ON OFF OTHER DISPLAY (Camera) Select how much information to display on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. (Page 74) ON OFF LCD/EVF BACKLIGHT (Camera) Adjusts the backlight of the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Select HIGH for brighter backlight.
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen REC LAMP Display mode (Camera) CLOCK SET (Camera) Sets the camera’s calendar. YES NO TIME ZONE (Camera) Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute steps. (Refer to the table below.) +00:00 Description of settings Sets lighting of the tally lamp. FRONT: Front tally lamp (microphone side) lights. REAR: Rear tally lamp (viewfinder side) lights. BOTH: Both tally lamps light. OFF: The tally lamp does not light.
Setup menu list (continued) OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) Item LOG DATA Display mode (Camera) Description of settings Stores the product information of this unit in the SD Memory Card. YES NO PLAY SETUP screen Display mode RESUME PLAY (PB) Item Description of settings ON OFF When set to ON, playback resumes from the video position at which clip playback stopped.
Before calling for service Power supply There’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adaptor are connected properly. Check the connections again. Page 24 Power goes off as soon as it is turned on. • The battery may have run out. If the remaining battery charge display turns red, the battery is exhausted. Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with a fully charged one. Page 23 The battery runs down quickly. • Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Before calling for service (continued) Playback Cannot play even when I press the play button. • Is the PB lamp on? If the CAMERA lamp is on, press the POWER/Mode selector switch so that the PB lamp turns on. • Is the recording format correct? Change to a recording format for proper playback. • Are the SD Memory Cards inserted in reverse left-right order? Insert the left and right SD Memory Cards correctly. Page 57 Page 80 Page 30 Mosaic-like noise appears when I cue or review a clip.
Updating the firmware in the camera Check firmware version of the unit with the SYSTEM INFO item on the setup menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. Then access the site listed below to check the most recent firmware information and download any firmware you require. 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.
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. • 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.
Storage Precautions Camera-recorder • Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep the dust off. 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.
Recording format When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 Hz Recording mode PH Frame rate 60 30P 24P 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/30P (over 60i) 1080/24P (Native recording) 720/60P 720/60P When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz Recording mode PH 25P 1080/50i 1080/50i 1080/25P (over 50i) 720/50P 720/50P • This product allows PH recording mode only.
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.
Specifications [General] Supply voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 7.9 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption: 17 W (recording) 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 Camera-recorder: Approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) (excluding battery) Approx. 2.7 kg (6.
Thumbnail display 8 thumbnails/page Editing functions Delete, protect Formatting Available [Other inputs/outputs] Camera remote Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter)×1 (ZOOM S/S) Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)×1 (FOCUS, IRIS) Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter)×1 (CONV.) [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, 1080/23.98p Frame Packing, 720/59.94p Frame Packing 1080/59.
Index Numerics F 3D FINE function............................................... 45 3D guide display................................................ 69 3D guide function.............................................. 38 3D image.....................................................11, 38 Fine adjustment between the two lenses.......... 45 Firmware............................................................ 87 FOCUS.............................................................. 45 Focus Auto focus...........
R W REC CHECK..................................................... 31 Recording format............................................... 90 Recording level.................................................. 49 Remaining battery capacity display................... 70 RESUME PLAY................................................. 60 Resume playback.............................................. 60 Warning display................................................. 71 Wave form........................................
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 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
