his product is eligible for the AVCCAM T 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 9 of vol.1. Operating Instructions Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. Volume 2 AG-AC160AP AG-AC160AEJ AG-AC160AEN Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card CameraRecorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.1 (printed documents) contained in the supplied CD-ROM.
Contents Volume 1 Power sources Adjusting the hand strap Attaching the shoulder strap Attaching/removing the lens hood Attaching/removing the lens cap Fitting the eye cup The remote control Turning the camera ON/OFF Setup menu basic operations Setting the calendar Read this first! How to use the camera Please read before use Operating precautions Before use Before using the camera Accessories Optional accessories Menu Description of parts Setup menu structure Description of parts Reference Preparati
Color bars...................................................... 28 Changing the image size............................... 28 Wave form monitor function........................... 28 Volume adjustment during shooting.............. 29 Shot mark function......................................... 29 Index recording (AVCHD mode only)............. 29 [LAST CLIP] function..................................... 29 Using special functions for recording......... 30 Pre-rec (PRE REC)....................................
Displays Screen displays............................................. 75 Normal displays............................................. 75 Main warning displays................................... 80 Selecting the display items............................ 82 Menu Setup menu list.............................................. 83 [SCENE FILE] screen.................................... 83 [SW MODE] screen....................................... 86 [AUTO SW] screen........................................
Shooting This camera utilizes a viewfinder with a miniature LCD, and a 3.45-inch LCD monitor. Use them according to application and shooting conditions. ••Brightness and hue of images in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor may sometimes differ from those on a TV monitor. Check final images with a TV monitor. • Less than 0.01% of the pixels in the LCD may not light or remain on all the time. They are not defective, and will have no effect on the images you record.
Using the LCD monitor 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) 2 Open the LCD monitor. The monitor opens to an angle of 90°. The camera may be damaged by attempting to open it further than this. Emphasizing image outlines Emphasizing the outlines of images in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor makes it easier to focus. Emphasizing outlines does not affect recorded images. 1 In mode, press the button.
1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the 5 Adjust the selected item by tilting the OPERATION lever in the < > or < > direction. camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) 2 Press the
Changing backlight brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor backlight can be adjusted between five different settings. 1 Select [LCD BL] in the [LCD] item on the setup menu [SW MODE] screen. [LCD BL] is assigned to the button. 2 Press the button. Each time the button is pressed, the backlight brightness changes in the following order: 0 (normal)-1 (somewhat dark)-2-3 (dark)+1 (bright)0 (normal). • The setting will be saved even if the power is switched off.
The tally lamp lights during recording by setting the [TALLY LAMP] item of the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen (Page 98) to any setting other than [OFF]. The tally lamp will flash when the camera is in any of the following circumstances.
Basic shooting operations Preparing for shooting 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) ••Make sure the mode lamp is lit. 2 Slide the lever of the memory card slot cover down to open the cover. 3 Fully insert a memory card with the notch up into the memory card slot. 4 Close the memory card slot cover. ••Close until it clicks firmly into place. Insert from the terminal side straight forward as shown in the picture, until you hear a “click”.
O ロック解除ボタン • While the focus assist function (enlarged view) is operating, the detected frame cannot display. • The [FACE DETECT] function is released in the following cases. - When setting the switch to position - When switched to mode - When turning off the power of the camera • The [FACE DETECT] function can be set even when setting the switch to position. [ ] will be displayed on the screen.
Checking recorded images (REC CHECK) While shooting is paused, press the button to review the video and audio recorded three seconds immediately prior. After reviewing, the camera returns to the recording pause status. ••The REC CHECK images are also recorded when a device is connected to the camera and backup images have been recorded. ••When the operation mode is mode, REC CHECK does not work.
1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch of the camera . (Page 30 of Vol.1) 2 Press the
Memory card recording times ••Recording times (approx.) when using Panasonic SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Recording mode Memory card capacity 512 MB 1 GB AVCHD mode DV mode *1 PH PS*4 (Highest quality PM*2 *3 (Highest quality (Long duration mode / mode*3/ 1920X1080 mode/ 1920X1080 pixels or 1280X720 pixels) 1280X720 pixels) pixels) Approx. 1 min 40 sec Approx. 2 min Approx. 4 min Approx. 5 min HA*1 (High quality mode/ 1920X1080 pixels) HE*2 (Long duration mode/ 1440X1080 pixels) DV Approx.
••Use a memory card of SD speed class 6 or above when recording with DV mode. Recording cannot be performed with a memory card of lower than SD speed class 6. ••Control space is included in the displayed capacity, and available recording capacity will be smaller than that. ••Continuous recording time is a maximum of 12 hours (when using the AC adaptor). ••The recording time of a memory card may shorten when record and delete are repeated often over and over.
Repairing memory cards For AVCHD mode Never remove the memory card or disconnect the battery or DC cord while the memory card access lamp is flashing, since this may damage the memory card.
This camera is equipped with 22 power optical zoom. Operate zoom with either the zoom lever or the zoom ring. Zoom lever When the switch is put in the position, zoom can be operated with the zoom lever by means of motor drive. : Zoom in : Zoom out Push the zoom lever on the hand strap lightly to zoom slowly, and push it strongly to zoom quickly. The operation speed of zoom with the zoom lever on the handle can be switched among three speeds with the switch.
Shooting in manual mode Set the camera to manual mode to adjust the focus, iris, gain and white balance manually. Switching to manual mode Set the switch to the position to switch to manual mode. ([ ] display of the viewfinder and the LCD monitor disappears.) switch Setting focus (manual focus) Focus ring switch button switch 1 With the switch, switch to manual mode.
• When you press the button while the enlarged view is operating, the previous screen returns, and the enlarged view is disabled while recording. • The enlarged view is disabled while displaying the menu. • The enlarged view is disabled while displaying the color bar. • The enlarged view is disabled while operating the REC CHECK function. • The enlarged view is disabled while operating the AREA function using the knob. • When you press the USER button to which [D.
Adjusting the gain Light intensity adjustment When the screen of the camera is dark, you can make the screen bright by raising the gain. switch switch 1 Use the switch, to switch to manual mode. (Page 18) When natural light is strong, use the dial to switch the ND filter (light intensity adjustment filter) to use. : ND filter is not used. <1/4>: Intensity of light is cut to approx. 1/4. <1/16>: Intensity of light is cut to approx. 1/16.
1 Use the switch, to switch to manual mode. (Page 18) Using preset values This is convenient when there is no time to adjust white balance. 2 Set the shutter speed. (Page 37) 3 Place a white pattern in a place with the 1 Use the switch, to switch to 4 Move the switch to the 3 Press the button. same light source conditions as the subject, then zoom in and reproduce the white on the full screen.
Adjusting black balance To reproduce black accurately, align the zero level of the primary colors RGB. When the black level is wrong, not only the reproduction of black is bad, but also the tone of the whole screen becomes bad. Usually there is no need to adjust black balance, but adjustment is required in the following cases.
You can shoot in progressive mode when you select 30P, 24P, 25P for 1080 mode in AVCHD mode or 30P, 24P for 480 mode, 25P for 576 mode in DV mode in the [REC FORMAT] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. (Page 89) 30P mode: Shoots 30 frames/second in the progressive mode. For output and recording of video signal, the 30 frames/second image is converted to 60-fieldper-second interlace signal. This mode gives high quality video.
Using convenient shooting functions Low angle shooting When shooting at a low angle, it is convenient to use the button on the side of the handle. Release the switch and press the button to start shooting. ••When not using the button on the handle, lock it with the switch to prevent unintentional operation. switch Turn clockwise to lock.
When you press the button while in mode, a zebra pattern or marker is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor, so you can check brightness of the subject. Portions where over exposure might cause white out are displayed in a striped pattern. ••Extremely bright area ••Reflecting area When you adjust iris and shutter speed in manual mode so that the zebra pattern disappears, you get images with less white out. Every time you press the button, the display switches as follows.
Shooting using the knob The following types of shooting can be carried out using the knob. ••Area auto focus function Operates auto focus within an area frame selected using the knob. ••Area auto iris function Automatically adjusts the iris value within an area frame selected using the knob. This function cannot be set when the [FACE DETECT] function has been set.
When shooting with the camera hand held, you can reduce camera shake by using the optical image stabilizer function. The optical image stabilizer can be switched ON/ OFF with the button. [ ] is displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor when the optical image stabilizer is ON. When using a tripod, natural images can be obtained by turning the optical image stabilizer function OFF.
Color bars When in mode, press the button to display color bars, which are convenient for adjusting the picture quality of television and external monitors. Press again to return to the previous image. ••While color bars are displayed, a 1 kHz test tone is output from the headphone terminal or the
Adjusting the volume AUDIO MON/ADV When monitoring sound with headphones while shooting, volume can be adjusted with the
Using special functions for recording Pre-rec (PRE REC) Video and audio are recorded from three seconds prior to the time of the operation to start recording. Operation to start recording Operation to stop recording (Time) Actual recording time PRE REC time 1 Set the [PREREC MODE] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [ON]. [ PRE-REC ] will be displayed on the screen.
The date and time of recording can be recorded to video images. Select [ON] in the [TIME STAMP] item on the settings menu [RECORD SETUP] screen. When the TIME STAMP function is [ON], [ R ] will be displayed in front of the date and time display in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. In addition, the month display will change from a numerical value to an English name display. ••[ R ] display itself will not be recorded to the video.
SIMUL REC When memory cards are inserted in both of the two slots, activating this function enables recording the same video to both the memory cards. Set the [SIMUL REC] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [ON] to enter the SIMUL REC mode. In the media capacity display on the screen, the available recording time possible for SIMUL REC (the available recording time of the memory card with lower memory capacity) is displayed, and the icon [ ] is displayed.
The video recorded with this camera can be saved and automatically backed up in an external device connected using the terminal on the camera. Set the control method of the external device in the [DV CONTROL] and [DV CMD SEL] items of the setting menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen.
Variable frame rate (VFR) (AVCHD mode only) This camera can perform time-lapse (undercrank) and high speed (overcrank) shooting, which are film techniques, without the need for a frame rate converter. ••VFR shooting is only possible when shooting with [REC FORMAT] set to [PH 1080/24P]/[PH 1080/30P]/ [PH 1080/25P]. To set VFR, set the pre-rec function to [OFF]. When the pre-rec function is set to [ON], VFR cannot be set. VFR shooting does not work in the 720P mode.
1 Select the recording format [PH 1080/24P] Standard recording *1 in the [REC FORMAT] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen (Page 89). 2 Turn the [VFR MODE] item on the setup menu [SCENE FILE] screen [ON], and set an optional recording frame rate in the [FRAME RATE] item (Page 83). 3 Press the button. Native recording starts in VFR mode. • When VFR mode is set, the audio cannot be recorded. [ ] will be displayed on the screen and the audio level meter will not be displayed.
Using Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Normal speed shooting for movie production When producing videos for the screen, a frame rate of 24 fps (24 frames per second) as used in film projection is standard (x1). By using the following settings, 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.
Adjusting the shutter speed Setting the shutter 1 Press the button and select [DIAL SHUTTER]. 2 Press the dial. button dial 1 Press the button. ••The role of the dial changes in the following order. [DIAL SHUTTER][DIAL SYNCHRO SCAN][DIAL FRAME RATE][DIAL LOCK] ••To select [DIAL SYNCHRO SCAN], press the button and select [DIAL SHUTTER], and turn the dial to set the synchro scan.
Setting the synchro scan 1 Press the button and select 1 Press the button and select 2 Turn the dial and set the 2 Press the dial. [DIAL SHUTTER]. synchro scan. 3 Press the button and select [DIAL SYNCHRO SCAN]. 4 Turn the dial. ••The [SYNCHRO SCAN] shutter speed can be set. ••The shutter speed changes quickly when turning the dial while holding it down.
AVCHD mode (when [VFR MODE] = [ON]) Shooting [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz] When 1080/24P Normal (OFF) 1/50 ［SYNCHRO SCAN］ 1/2000 1/24 1/1000 1/60 1/120 1/500 1/250 When 1080/30P Normal (OFF) 1/50 ［SYNCHRO SCAN］ 1/2000 1/30 1/1000 1/60 1/120 1/500 1/250 1/60 1/120 1/500 1/250 [SYSTEM FREQ] = [50Hz] When 1080/25P Normal (OFF) 1/50 ［SYNCHRO SCAN］ 1/2000 1/25 1/1000 * Cautions on shutter setting when [VFR MODE] = [ON] The shutter speed may be changed due to the frame rate setting.
Synchro scan The synchro scan shutter speed used when the shooting screens such as a television screen or computer monitor is set using the dial (Page 37), or the [SYNCHRO SCAN] item on the setup menu [SCENE FILE] screen. (Page 83) ••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 the PAL system television screens.
Changing audio input AUDIO CH1 SELECT switch AUDIO CH2 SELECT switch Using the built-in microphone 1 Set the AUDIO CH1 SELECT switch to . ••Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is recorded to audio channel 1. Shooting When shooting, a maximum of two channels of audio can be recorded. Also, audio input to be recorded in each channel can be switched to builtin microphone, external microphone, or connected audio devices. 2 Set the AUDIO CH2 SELECT switch to .
Using an external microphone and audio devices AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3-pin) AUDIO INPUT2 terminal (XLR 3-pin) INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER +48V) INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER +48V) 3 When using the phantom microphone (which requires +48V power supply) Set the INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER+48V) and INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER+48V) to . : (When connecting the phantom microphone) +48V power is supplied to AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminals.
Switch setting AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 SELECT SELECT switch switch INT(R) INT(L) INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 Recording channel CH1 CH2 Built-in microphone Lch Built-in microphone Lch Built-in microphone Rch INT(R) INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INT(R) INPUT2 INPUT2 INPUT2 • Since the audio signal recording level is adjusted automatically, the zoom operation sound may be recorded if zooming quickly, depending on the environment.
Using shooting settings (scene files) Settings according to a variety of shooting conditions are stored in the positions on the dial ( to ). When shooting, you can use the dial to immediately read out required files. ••The following files are stored as factory settings. : [SCENE] File suitable for normal shooting. : [SCENE FLUO.] File suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights (indoor shooting).
the OPERATION lever to set a six-character file name. Perform this using the same method as setting user information (Page 53). ••Characters that can be set (Space), A-Z, 0-9, :< = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ - . / When setting the file name, press the button to clear the characters. Shooting 6 When the following screen is displayed, use 7 When finished setting the file name, push the OPERATION lever. 8 Select [YES] on the confirmation screen.
Storing scene files and other settings on memory cards You can save up to four scene file settings or other settings as files on a memory card, and you can also load them from the memory card. ••In the case of the scene files, the current settings are automatically saved in the camera, and the saved data is written on a memory card. When the data has been read from a memory card, the current settings are rewritten at the same time as the data saved inside the camera.
mode. To read files 1) Select [CARD READ] in step 2 and push the OPERATION lever. 2) Select the file number, and push the OPERATION lever. 3) Select [YES] on the confirmation screen. “FILE 1 (file name) READ COMPLETED” is displayed when reading is complete. Shooting 5 Press the
Clip metadata (AVCHD mode only) You can add the video and audio formats, name of the videographer, shooting location, text memos, and other information to the video data you have recorded on the memory card. This data is called the clip metadata. (For display method, see page 64.) There are two types of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting, and the data in the metadata upload file created on the memory card which is loaded in the camera.
You can perform the following operations. If necessary make preparations. ••Loading metadata Insert the memory card on which the metadata is recorded into the camera. (For details on clip metadata, see page 48.) ••Selecting whether to record the metadata on the memory card ••Initializing the metadata inside the camera ••Displaying the metadata inside the camera 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to go into mode. 2 Press the
* The COUNT value is indicated as a 4-digit number. The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is shot when clip metadata has been loaded and the recording method has been set to [TYPE2]. The COUNT value can be reset with the following method. Press the
Charging the built-in battery The camera uses the built-in battery to remember the date and time. If [LOW INTERNAL BATTERY] (built-in battery level is low) is displayed when the date and time are set, it means that the built-in battery is depleted. Charge the battery with the following method. Set the date and time after the battery fully charged. 1 Connect an AC adaptor to the camera. (Page 27 of Vol.1) ••Leave the POWER/MODE switch of the camera at .
4 When the following screen appears, set the time code value. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < >< > directions to select the time code value. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > direction to move to the next digit, and tilt in the < >< > directions again to select the value. • You can reset the time code value to zero by pressing the button while setting the time code. Camera 5 When finished setting the time code value, push the OPERATION lever.
Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit memo information in the hexadecimal format. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power. In DV mode, [USER]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[TCG]/[FRAME RATE] can be selected with the [UB MODE] item on the setup menu [TC/UB SETUP] screen. Select [USER] to set user information in DV mode.
Playback Basic playback operations Mode lamp 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to the POWER/MODE switch position to light the mode lamp . The mode lamp is lit in green and the mode is enabled. ••Each time you turn the switch to the position, the mode and the mode switch. START/ STOP PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page 55.
Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. When the 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.
In DV mode 1 2 3 4 10 XX ! X ! 6 7 8 9 5 1 Thumbnail display status (Page 60) The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area. 8 Recording format display Displays recording format of the clip with the cursor position. 2 Repeat playback indicator (Page 58) Displayed during repeat playback. 9 Duration display Displays duration of the clip with the cursor position. 3 Media status display Displays status of memory card. 4 Battery level display (Page 25 of Vol.
••To display CLIP PROPERTY on the thumbnail screen, move the cursor using the OPERATION lever to the clip you want to display properties for, and press the button. For details on display, see “Clip information screen” (Page 64). Press the
Playback settings [PLAY SETUP] Make settings for playback format and method. Setting playback format [PB FORMAT] (only in AVCHD mode) Set format for playback. Use this setting to repeatedly play back all available clips on the selected slot. 1 Press the
Use this setting to play back from where a clip had previously been paused. 1 Press the
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 how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen more precisely. 1 Press the
Clips may be deleted or protected (only in AVCHD mode). 1 Press the
2) Select [YES] on the confirmation screen to attach an index. ••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 the index, select [INDEX][YES] in step 3 before performing the following. 1) Select the clip to play, tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > direction, and pause the clip.
Formatting memory card/checking clip and memory card information [CARD FUNCTIONS] 3 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > < > directions to select items, and push the OPERATION lever. Memory cards can be formatted, and clip and memory card information can be checked. Playback 1 Press the
Clip information screen ••In AVCHD mode Memory card information screen 1 2 1 2 3 1 [USED SPACE]: Used space 2 [FREE SPACE]: Available space ••In DV mode 1 2 3 1 Clip number 2 Thumbnail For the thumbnail screen, see page 55. 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 and time at start of recording [TIME ZONE]: Displays time zone.
Useful playback functions 1 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > (rewind) or < > (fast forward) direction during playback (or press the button on the remote control). 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.
Frame-by-frame playback 1 DATE/ TIME ZOOM Tilt the OPERATION lever in the < > direction during playback to pause the clip (or press the button on the remote control). VOL 2 Press the
Editing Connecting external devices Playback Headphones Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm) Editing ••Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. External microphone Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G Microphone holder Microphone holder adaptor 12 mm AUDIO INPUT 1/2 terminal 6 mm ••When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adaptor.
Computer File transfer/nonlinear editing You can connect a computer to the camera using a USB 2.0 cable (optional) and transfer files. Computer USB2.0 connection cable (optional) Mini-B USB 2.0 ••For details on conditions of the computer and other factors, see page 72. ••No USB2.0 connection cable is included with this camera. Use a commercial double-shielded USB2.0 connection cable (shielded for noise suppression).
Digital device 1394 AVC transfer You can connect a digital device to the camera using an IEEE1394 cable (optional) and perform 1394 AVC transfer. (Only in DV mode) ••Set the camera to the mode. Editing Digital device 6-pin IEEE1394 cable (optional) ••When connecting and disconnecting an IEEE1394 cable, be sure to turn off the power of the device to be connected. ••When connecting an external device equipped with a 4-pin type IEEE1394 terminal, connect the terminal (6-pin) first.
TV/Monitor Only the output signals from the camera are shown. Audio pin cable (optional) White: CH1(LCH) audio Red: CH2(RCH) audio TV/Monitor HDMI cable (optional) BNC cable (optional) Connect the one that matches the terminal of TV/monitor Video pin 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 an HDMI cable (optional) with double-shield or higher.
Output list when external devices (TV/Monitor) are connected [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.
Nonlinear editing Nonlinear editing of video data on memory cards can be performed by connecting the camera via the USB2.0 connection cable to a computer for editing (Page 68). Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. The following conditions are necessary for USB connection. ••PC with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, or Macintosh with Intel CPU (Intel Mac) ••USB2.0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class) compatibility (not compatible with USB1.1) ••Only connect to one computer at a time.
How to handle data recorded on the memory card Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent Drive:\ compatibility with computers due to the file type, PRIVATE but since this format includes not only video and audio data, but also a variety of important AVCHD information, the folder structure will consist of file AVCHDTN associations as illustrated in the diagram on the BDMV right.
Dubbing Dubbing with Blu-ray Disc Recorder ••In this manual, “Blu-ray disc recorder” is referred to as “BD recorder”. Insert a memory card containing video shot in AVCHD mode using the camera into a Blu-ray Disc Recorder manufactured by Panasonic to save the contents in a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or HDD. ••Use a Blu-ray Disc Recorder that supports AVCHD. However, dubbing may not be performed even when AVCHD is supported.
Displays Screen displays Normal displays During AVCHD mode 10 11 1h12m 1 2 R123 h45m D5X AREA META ATW 60 15dB ND1/64 ➞ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 99% 1/1000 ALCH1 2 STD LPCM 29 30 31 32 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 14 37 33 34 35 36 During DV mode 3 1 2 4 5 6 78 9 PRE-REC 1 2 R123 h45m 10 11 1h11m D5X AREA ATW 60 15dB ND1/64 ➞ 12 38 14 39 15 16 17 18 99% 1/1000 ALCH1 2 C H C H 29 30 31 32 Editing 4 5 6 78 9 Displays 2 3 1 STD 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 14 37 33 34
2 Media capacity display Displays remaining capacity for the recording frame rate set from the [REC FORMAT] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. Not displayed during mode. ••Time displayed is a guideline only. ••The remaining capacity of slot 2 is also displayed here. 3 Recording mode display [ ]: During relay recording ••The media capacity display displays the total remaining capacity of two memory cards.
13 Metadata recording display (AVCHD mode only) [ META ]: When metadata recording is [ON] No display:When metadata recording is [OFF] 14 Recording format display (Page 89) 15 System frequency display Displays system frequency. [ 60 ]: When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz] [ 50 ]: When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [50Hz] 16 Marker luminance display During marker display, the image level near the center of the screen is displayed as [0%] - [99%]. [99%] is displayed when [99%] is exceeded.
21 Optical image stabilizer display [ ]: displayed when the optical image stabilizer is ON. 22 Scene file name display (Page 44) 23 [AWB] information display Displays white balance information. [ATW]: When [ATW] is set [P3.2 K/P5.6 K/VAR]: In the case of preset [Ach/Bch]: In the case of A/B [LOCK]: When [ATW] is locked 24 Gain display Displays the gain value of the image amplifier configured. During Auto mode, [AGC] is displayed. 25 ND filter display ND filter selected is displayed.
31 Time stamp display Displayed when the [TIME STAMP] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen is [ON]. 32 Audio level meter display (Page 43) 33 Auto iris control display [ STD ]: Standard auto iris control Auto iris control for spotlight [ SPOT ]: Auto iris control for the backlight [ BACK ]: compensation 38 DV control device status display (DV mode only) Displays the status of the device connected to the terminal.
Main warning displays The main warning displays appearing on the LCD monitor or viewfinder are as follows. If a warning display is not listed, carefully check the message displayed. A [ALL DATA WILL BE DELETED. (INCLUDING CLIP OF AVCHD) FORMAT THE CARD NOW? (SLOT1)] If you format the memory card, all the recorded data will be deleted. (Including AVCHD clips.) Do you format the memory card? (SLOT1) C [CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA.
[NO CARD] No memory card is inserted. R [REPAIR CLIP?] Do you wish to repair clips now? S [SET DATE AND TIME] Set the date and time. T [THE CLIP IS PROTECTED. PLEASE CANCEL PROTECTION.] The clip is protected. Please release the protection. [THE RECORDING IS STOPPED (OVER THE LIMITATION)] Recording will stop. (Continuous recording for 12 hours) [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.
Selecting the display items Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the button or by setting the [OTHER DISPLAY] item (Page 95) on the setup menu [DISPLAY SETUP] screen.
Menu Setup menu list [SCENE FILE] screen [VFR MODE] Description of settings [LOAD]: Loads the scene file settings saved in this camera. [SAVE]: Saves the updated scene file settings. [INIT]: Returns the scene file settings selected using the dial, to the factory settings. [NO]: Returns to the previous screen. Enables the VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode. [ON]: (AVCHD [OFF]: Disables the VFR mode.
Item Display mode Description of settings [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, but noise increases slightly. Set to + to reduce noise.
Item [GAMMA] Display mode Description of settings Selects the gamma curve. [HD NORM]: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. [LOW]: [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.
[SW MODE] screen Item [FUNCTION KNOB] Display mode Description of settings Sets the function assigned to the AREA operation of the knob. [INH]: No function is assigned.
Display mode Description of settings [USER1] Sets the function assigned to the button. [INH]: No function is assigned. This is the face detection function. Performs the AUTO IRIS/ [FACE AUTO FOCUS operation centering around the detected face. DETECT]: Enabled when both focus control and iris control are set to auto. [WFM]: Selects the wave form display. This is displayed on the LCD when shooting.
Item [LCD] Display mode Description of settings Sets the function assigned to the button. Flips the image displayed on the LCD vertically and horizontally. [LCD REV]: [LCD BL]: Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. •• The setting selected using the button is reflected in the setting of the [LCD BACKLIGHT] item on the [DISPLAY SETUP] screen. [FACE FRAMING] Frames the faces detected during operation of the [FACE DETECT] function with the USER button.
[RECORDING SETUP] screen Item Display mode Description of settings [HD/SD MODE] Switches the mode AVCHD/DV. [AVCHD], [DV] •• If the [TURN POWER OFF] message is displayed, switch the camera OFF and then ON again. Switching the camera ON/OFF switches the mode. [REC FORMAT] AVCHD mode Selects the recording format. (Page 14) •• [PH 1080/24P] and [PH 720/24P] are for native recording. When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.
Item Display mode Description of settings [INTERVAL REC] Scenes changing slowly over a long period are recorded as short movies by (AVCHD providing a recording interval. One frame is recorded in each recording time mode only) period that has been set, and in the AVCHD mode 24 frames (PAL 25 frames) form a one-second video. [OFF], [1SECOND], [10SECONDS], [30SECONDS], [1MINUTE], [2MINUTES] When INTERVAL REC is enabled, set the recording format as follows.
[TC/UB SETUP] screen Display mode Description of settings [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. •• Automatically set to [NDF] when you set the recording frame rate of the recording format to 24P. •• Enabled only when [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz]. [TCG] Sets the mode in which you advance the internal time code generator.
[AV OUT SETUP] screen Item Display mode Description of settings [SDI&HDMI OUT SEL] Sets the video format of the and output. [1080i/720P]: Outputs at the resolution set in [REC FORMAT]. Outputs at (AVCHD 1080/60i or 1080/50i in PS mode. mode only) [DOWN CONV]: When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz], is output at 480i, while is output at 480P. When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [50Hz], is output at 576i, while is output at 576P.
Item Display mode Description of settings [VIDEO SETUP] Sets the setup level of video signals. [0%]:
Item Display mode Description of settings [CENTER MARKER] Sets the marker display to [ON]/[OFF]. Select [ON] to display the marker by pressing the button. [ON], [OFF] [FOCUS BAR] Sets the FOCUS ASSIST bar display to [ON]/[OFF]. Select [ON] to display the FOCUS ASSIST bar. [ON], [OFF] [IRIS METER] Sets [IRIS METER] display. [ON]: Displays the difference from an optimum value for the brightness of the image, as judged by the camera.
Item Display mode Description of settings [CARD& BATTERY] Select [ON]/[OFF] to display/hide the remaining memory card recording capacity and remaining battery charge. [ON], [OFF] [OTHER DISPLAY] Selects how much information to display on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. [OFF], [PARTIAL], [ALL] Adjusts the display level of images on the LCD monitor.
[CARD FUNCTIONS] screen Item Display mode Description of settings [CARD FORMAT] Formats memory card. [SLOT1]: Formats the memory card inserted in slot 1. [SLOT2]: Formats the memory card inserted in slot 2. [NO]: Returns to the previous screen. [CARD STATUS] Displays the memory card status. [SLOT1]: Displays information about the memory card inserted in slot 1. [SLOT2]: Displays information about the memory card inserted in slot 2. [NO]: Returns to the previous screen.
[META DATA] screen (AVCHD mode only) Display mode Description of settings [CARD READ] Loads the metadata recorded on the memory card into the camera. [SLOT1] [SLOT2] [NO] (AVCHD mode only) •• [NO FILE] is displayed when there is no metadata recorded on the memory card. [RECORD] Sets whether to simultaneously record the metadata on a memory card as it is (AVCHD loaded into the camera. mode only) [ON]: Records simultaneously. [OFF]: Does not record simultaneously.
Item Display mode Description of settings [DV CMD SEL] Sets the recording operation to be performed by the backup device when you (DV mode press the button. only) [REC P]: Pauses and unpauses the recording. [STOP]: Starts and stops the recording. [TALLY LAMP] 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.
Item Display mode Description of settings [MENU INIT] Returns the menu settings (scene files and user files) to factory default settings. (Except for time code/[OPERATION TIME] item/[CLOCK SET] item/[TIME ZONE] item settings) [OPERATION TIME] Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure). is the factory default mode. [OPTION MENU] screen Item Display mode Description of settings [1394 STATUS] Displays IEEE1394 status.
[THUMBNAIL] screen Item Display mode Description of settings [THUMBNAIL MODE] Selects the thumbnail display method. [ALL]: Displays all clips. [SAME Displays clips in the same recording format. (AVCHD mode FORMAT]: only) [MARKER]: Displays clips with shot marks. [INDEX]: Displays clips with an INDEX. (AVCHD mode only) [INDICATOR] Sets whether or not to display the indicator. [ON]: Displays indicator. [OFF]: Does not display indicator.
Reference Before calling for service Power supply Cannot turn on the power. •• Make sure the battery and AC adaptor are connected properly. Check the connections again. Page 26 of Vol.1 Power goes off as soon as it is switched on. •• The battery may have run out. If the remaining battery charge display is blinking or [ ] appears, the battery has run out. Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with a fully charged one. Page 25 of Vol.1 Battery runs out quickly.
Cannot record even though •• The write-protect switch on the memory card may be in the the memory card is inserted position. The memory card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in correctly. the position. •• The remaining memory on the memory card may be extremely low. Save the content onto other media and delete unnecessary data from the memory card, or use a new memory card instead. P15 •• The memory card may have been correctly formatted.
PC connection Computer does not recognize camera when USB2.0 connection cable is connected. •• Check the operating environment. •• If your computer has multiple USB2.0 terminals, try connecting the camera to a different USB terminal. •• Switch off the camera and then on again and reconnect the USB2.0 connection cable. P68 An error message appears on the computer when the USB2.0 connection cable is disconnected. •• To disconnect the USB2.
The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession. In the AVCHD mode, video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession under circumstances such as those detailed as follows. Mixture of different recording formats Recording mode = PH mode Playback format =1080/60i (30P) Recording format PH 1080/60i Recording format PH 720/60P Recording format PH 1080/60i Plays back smoothly.
Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit To check the latest information on the firmware and update methods, refer to the following support page on the Panasonic website. Reference http://pro-av.panasonic.
Cleaning When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner. ••Benzene or paint thinners may deform the camera body and/or cause the surface finish to peel. ••Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet. ••Wipe the camera-recorder with a soft, clean cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent diluted in water and then finish with a dry cloth.
Recording format list When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.
Index A Focus ring…………………………………………… 18 AC adaptor… ………………………………… 16, 51 Adjusting the volume Monitor volume while shooting… ……………… 29 Playback volume………………………………… 66 Recording level of audio signals… …………… 43 ATW… ……………………………………………… 22 AUDIO INPUT 1/ 2 terminal (XLR 3-pin)… ……… 42 Audio pin cable……………………………………… 70 Auto mode…………………………………………… 11 Auto Tracking White………………………………… 22 AVCCAM Restorer… ……………………………… 16 AVCHD Format……………………………………… 73 AVCHD mode… ………………………… 14, 30, 11 B Backlight… ………………………………………
Progressive mode… ……………………………… 23 R REC CHECK………………………………………… 12 Recording format………………………………… 107 Relay function… …………………………………… 31 Repeat playback… ………………………………… 58 Resume playback…………………………………… 59 S Scene files……………………………………… 32, 44 Screen displays… ………………………………… 75 SD mode… …………………………………… 30, 11 Self-portrait recording… …………………………… 24 Setup menu Initialization… …………………………………… 32 List………………………………………………… 83 Operation… ……………………………………… 31 Structure… ……………………………………… 35 Shooting……………………………………………… 10 Shot
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