Page 1 <Complete Guide> Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-X2/AG-X20 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. A firmware update has been made available to improve camera capabilities and to add functionality. •...
Page 2: About Operating Instructions
Models described in these operating instructions • This document describes the operation of models AG-X2 and AG-X20. • The illustrations of the products, menu screens, etc., may differ from the actual items. Unless specifically stated otherwise, screen depictions and illustrations of the unit are of AG-X2.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About Operating Instructions Overview Before using the unit ............................. 10 Description of Parts............................15 Accessories..............................23 Optional accessories............................. 24 When turning on the power for the first time ....................25 [TIME ZONE]................................25 [CLOCK SETTING] ..............................25 What you can do with this unit ........................26 Recording to the memory card ............................26 Linking to external devices ............................26 Connecting to the network............................27...
Page 4 Contents Adjusting the LCD monitor ............................54 Mirror shooting ................................54 Adjusting and setting the viewfinder ......................55 Using the viewfinder ..............................55 Adjusting the viewfinder ..............................56 Tally lamps..............................57 Settings before recording Setting of time data ............................59 Definition of time data..............................59 User bits settings.................................60 Setting the time code..............................61 Presetting the time code to external [X2] ........................62...
Page 5 Contents Shooting Shooting..............................142 About auto mode/manual mode........................144 Check videos recorded ..........................145 Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video............146 Adjustable settings when shooting Iris ................................151 Gain ................................152 AE level (exposure compensation) ......................154 Brightness adjustment ..........................
Page 6 Contents Variable frame rate (VFR) ............................189 Super slow recording function ...........................191 High dynamic range (HDR) recording function [X2]..................193 V-Log recording function [X2] ........................194 Pre-recording .............................. 195 Relay recording............................196 Simultaneous recording ..........................197 Background recording..........................198 Dual codec recording [X2]........................... 200 Interval recording ............................
Page 7 Contents Screen display during playback ........................253 Checking and displaying shooting status....................254 Mode check display ............................ 256 Connecting to External Devices Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor .................... 261 Headphones ................................261 Remote control ................................261 TV/monitor.................................262 Connection function via the USB terminal ....................263 Connection with a computer in card reader mode.....................263 Operating environment (mass storage)........................265 Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal................
Page 8 Contents Specification Dimensions ..............................303 Specifications.............................. 304 General..................................304 Camera..................................305 Memory card recorder ...............................307 Digital video................................308 Digital audio................................309 Dual codec [X2] .................................309 Streaming ..................................309 Wi-Fi ..................................310 Video output ................................310 Audio input ................................311 Audio output ................................311 Other input/output..............................311 Monitor ..................................312 AC adaptor ................................312 Battery charger................................312 Battery pack (AG-VBR59) ............................313...
Page 9: Overview
Overview Before using the unit, read this chapter. ≥Before using the unit: 10 ≥Description of Parts: 15 ≥Accessories: 23 ≥Optional accessories: 24 ≥When turning on the power for the first time: 25 ≥What you can do with this unit: 26 ≥Basic operation: 29...
Page 10: Before Using The Unit
Overview – Before using the unit Before using the unit Before using the unit, always check if the built-in battery is not consumed, and then set the date/time. The date of the internal clock of the unit resets to January 1, 2022 if the built-in battery is exhausted. This may result in the meta data of the clip not being recorded correctly, and it may not display correctly in the thumbnail screen.
Page 11 Overview – Before using the unit Take care not to drop the main unit when carrying the camera. • Strong impact will damage the main unit, and it may not operate properly. • Hold the handle or grip when carrying the camera, and handle it carefully. Do not apply insecticide or volatile material to the camera.
Page 12 If you prepare to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded normally. • Panasonic will not assume liability when video or audio recording fails due to a malfunction of the unit or the memory card during the use. •...
Page 13 Settings may return to factory default when this unit is repaired. • Please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit or Panasonic if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. Cautions for use Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Page 14 Overview – Before using the unit About using a headphone • Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. • Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s ears.
Page 15: Description Of Parts
Overview – Description of Parts Description of Parts (5) (6) (10) (11) (15) (12) (16) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (13) (17) (14) Lens hood ( Attaching the lens hood: Focus ring ( Focusing (manual focus): 156) When manual focus mode is on, you can focus manually. Zoom ring ( Adjusting the zoom position: 169)
Page 16 Overview – Description of Parts (13) <WHITE BAL> button ( Adjusting the white and black balance: 163) Selects the method for adjustment of the white balance. Each time you press the button, the white balance switches in the order “Preset”, “Ach”, “Bch”. “Preset”: Adjusts the white balance to the preset value.
Page 17 Overview – Description of Parts (28) (24) (29) (25) (26) (27) (31) (30) (35) (36) (37) (32) (33) (34) (38) (39) (40) (24) Handle (25) Built-in microphone ( Using the built-in microphone: 184) This is the built-in stereo microphone <L>/<R>. (26) Front tally lamp ( Tally lamps: Illuminates when the recording is started.
Page 18 Overview – Description of Parts (36) CH1 SELECT switch ( Audio input: 182) Selects the audio to be recorded on audio channel 1. <INT(L)>: Audio from the built-in microphone L (left) ch is recorded to audio channel 1. <INPUT1>: Records input signals from the <AUDIO INPUT1> terminal. <INPUT2>: Records input signals from the <AUDIO INPUT2>...
Page 19 Overview – Description of Parts (41) (42) (43) (44) (45) (48) (49) (50) (46) (48) (47) (49) (51) (52) (41) LCD monitor ( Using the LCD monitor: (42) Lens cover opening and closing lever ( Opening and closing the lens cover: Opens/closes the lens cover.
Page 20 Overview – Description of Parts (53) (54) (55) (56) (57) (58) (59) (60) (61) (62) (66) (63) (67) (64) (65) (68) (68) (69) (69) (70) (71) (71) (72) (A) With a microphone holder attached (53) Wireless LAN transmitter (54) Shoulder belt loop (55) <AUDIO INPUT1>...
Page 21 Overview – Description of Parts (69) Headphones terminal Connects audio monitoring headphones. (70) (For the <SDI OUT> terminal ( TV/monitor: 262) A terminal to output SDI signal by connecting a monitor, etc. (71) <REMOTE> terminal Connects the remote control unit (commercially-available) to control some functions remotely. (72) (For the <TC IN/OUT>...
Page 22 Overview – Description of Parts (73) (74) (75) (76) (77) (78) (79) (80) (81) (82) (83) (87) (84) (85) (86) (73) Accessory shoe Attach a video light, etc. (74) Zoom lever (on the handle) ( Adjusting the zoom position: 169, Adjusting the volume during playback: 231) Adjust the zoom of an image.
Page 23: Accessories
Overview – Accessories Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Operating Instructions <Quick Start Guide>” (supplied). Battery pack ≥...
Page 24: Optional Accessories
Overview – Optional accessories Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Product numbers correct as of August 2022. These may be subject to change. Accessory No. Figure Description AG-MC200G Unidirectional microphone AG-BRD50 Battery charger AG-VBR59 Battery pack AG-VBR89 Battery pack...
Page 25: When Turning On The Power For The First Time
Overview – When turning on the power for the first time When turning on the power for the first time The time zone, date, and time are not set when the unit is shipped. [TIME ZONE] is displayed in the LCD monitor when the power is turned on for the first time. Follow the guidance and make the settings in the order of [TIME ZONE] and then [CLOCK SETTING].
Page 26: What You Can Do With This Unit
Overview – What you can do with this unit What you can do with this unit ≥Recording to the memory card: 26 ≥Linking to external devices: 26 ≥Connecting to the network: 27 ≥USB tethering connection [X2]: 28 Recording to the memory card Recording in following types is possible.
Page 27: Connecting To The Network
Overview – What you can do with this unit Card reader mode Data (files) for performing nonlinear editing on a computer are transferred. • The unit supports USB3.1 Gen1. (A) Memory card (B) USB cable (C) Computer *1 Memory cards are optionally available. They are not supplied with the unit. *2 A USB cable is not supplied with the unit.
Page 28: Usb Tethering Connection [X2]
Overview – What you can do with this unit USB tethering connection [X2] Connect a USB tethering device (iPhone/iPad or Android device) to the USB terminal of the camera using the USB cable to connect the camera to the Internet using USB tethering function. •...
Page 29: Basic Operation
Overview – Basic operation Basic operation ≥Multidial operation: 29 ≥Touch operation of the LCD monitor: 29 Multidial operation Operate the multidial on the main unit by turning it in vertical direction or pushing it. • Turning the multidial in vertical direction will move the cursor. •...
Page 30: Preparations Before Recording
Preparations before recording Before you use the unit, attach the battery following the procedures in this chapter. The attaching of accessories is also described in this chapter. ≥Power supply: 31 ≥Attaching accessories: 36 ≥Turning the unit on/off: 41 ≥Charging the built-in battery: 42 ≥Setting the date/time of the internal clock: 43 ≥Preparing the memory card: 45 ≥Recording time of the memory card: 48...
Page 31: Power Supply
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Page 32 The CHARGE indicator turns off when charging is complete. Slide the battery to remove it. • Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( Power supply: 31). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 33: Attaching And Removing The Battery
Preparations before recording – Power supply Attaching and removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. • Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. Removing the battery Make sure that the power switch is set to <OFF> and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop.
Page 34 Preparations before recording – Power supply Checking the remaining battery level The remaining battery level can be checked with the power status display on the LCD monitor or the indicator on the supplied battery. Checking the remaining battery level with the LCD monitor The battery status display will change as while the remaining battery level gets lower.
Page 35: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
Preparations before recording – Power supply Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected. Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Page 36: Attaching Accessories
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attaching accessories ≥Adjusting the grip belt: 36 ≥Attaching the lens hood: 36 ≥Attaching the eye cup: 38 ≥Attaching the external microphone: 38 ≥Attaching the INPUT terminal cap: 39 ≥Attaching a tripod: 40 Adjusting the grip belt •...
Page 37 Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attaching (A) Mounting mark Insert the lens hood into the unit. • Align the mounting marks on the lens hood and unit. Turn the lens hood clockwise. • Turn until the lens clicks and locks into place. Opening and closing the lens cover Use the lens cover opening and closing lever to open and close the lens cover.
Page 38: Attaching The Eye Cup
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attaching the eye cup Align the mounting mark on the eye cup with the mounting mark on the eye cup mount. Attach the eye cup so that the ridge inside it is aligned with the groove on the eye cup mount.
Page 39: Attaching The Input Terminal Cap
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attach the external microphone to the microphone holder, then close the buckle to secure the external microphone. Attach the fitting to the hook and close the buckle in the direction indicated by the arrow. Connect the microphone cable to the <AUDIO INPUT1>...
Page 40: Attaching A Tripod
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attaching a tripod The tripod mounting holes accept 1/4-20 UNC and 3/8-16 UNC screws. • Use a tripod in safe locations. • The depth of the tripod mounting holes is 5.5 mm. Do not over-tighten the tripod screw when attaching the unit to a tripod. •...
Page 41: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparations before recording – Turning the unit on/off Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to <ON> while pressing the lock release button (A) to turn on the unit. The status indicator (B) lights on. To turn off the unit Set the power switch to <OFF>...
Page 42: Charging The Built-In Battery
Preparations before recording – Charging the built-in battery Charging the built-in battery The date/time set in the unit is maintained by the built-in battery. If this unit is left without turning the power on, and then when you turn the power on and [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor for approximately 5 seconds, the built-in battery is exhausted.
Page 43: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
Preparations before recording – Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The date/time/time zone are recorded as meta data in the clip while shooting. This will affect the management of recorded clips, so always check and set the date/time and time zone before using the unit for the first time.
Page 44 Preparations before recording – Setting the date/time of the internal clock +8:00 Beijing +8:30 +9:00 Tokyo +9:30 Darwin +10:00 Guam +10:30 Lord Howe Island +11:00 Solomon Islands +11:30 +12:00 New Zealand +12:45 Chatham Islands +13:00 Phoenix Islands • Accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds per month. Check and reset the time when accurate time is required. •...
Page 45: Preparing The Memory Card
Preparations before recording – Preparing the memory card Preparing the memory card ≥Memory cards supported by the unit (As of August 2022): 45 ≥Preventing unintentional erasing: 45 ≥Status of the card access lamp and memory card: 46 ≥Inserting/removing the memory card: 46 ≥Formatting the memory card: 47 Memory cards supported by the unit (As of August 2022) Type of the memory card...
Page 46: Status Of The Card Access Lamp And Memory Card
Preparations before recording – Preparing the memory card Status of the card access lamp and memory card Card access lamp Memory card status Orange (illuminated) Recording target Both loading/writing are permitted. Current recording target. Green (illuminated) Recording possible Both loading/writing are permitted. Orange (flashing) Accessing card Loading/writing are currently being performed.
Page 47: Formatting The Memory Card
Preparations before recording – Preparing the memory card Removing the memory card Open the card slot cover. • Confirm that the card access lamp is not flashing in orange. • Data is being written/loaded when the card access lamp is flashing in orange, so do not remove the memory card. Press in the memory card further into the main unit and let go.
Page 48: Recording Time Of The Memory Card
Preparations before recording – Recording time of the memory card Recording time of the memory card • Memory cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. • If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. ( Standard charging time and recordable time: •...
Page 49 Preparations before recording – Recording time of the memory card When the file format is AVCHD For SDHC memory card Recording capacity Recording format Recording rate 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 25 Mbps Approx. 19 min Approx. 40 min Approx.
Page 50: Handling The Recording Data
Preparations before recording – Handling the recording data Handling the recording data ≥Folder structure example of a memory card: 50 ≥Volume label of the memory card: 51 ≥Folder name of the MOV format/MP4 format video data: 51 ≥File name of the MOV format/MP4 format video data: 52 ≥About the number of clips that can be recorded to a memory card: 52 Folder structure example of a memory card Various important information is contained in the recording data, and it is linked with the folder structure and management files...
Page 51: Volume Label Of The Memory Card
Preparations before recording – Handling the recording data Volume label of the memory card When the file format is MOV or MP4 The value set in the [RECORDING] menu [CLIP NAME] is stored in the volume label in the CAM INDEX+NEXT CARD COUNT format when the memory card is formatted.
Page 52: File Name Of The Mov Format/Mp4 Format Video Data
Preparations before recording – Handling the recording data File name of the MOV format/MP4 format video data The format of the file name is as follows. .MOV CAM INDEX One character from upper case A to Z. • An INDEX assigned to each camera. Set with the [RECORDING] menu [CLIP NAME] [CAM INDEX].
Page 53: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor
Preparations before recording – Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ≥Using the LCD monitor: 53 ≥Adjusting the LCD monitor: 54 ≥Mirror shooting: 54 Using the LCD monitor This unit is equipped with a 3.5-inch LCD monitor. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions.
Page 54: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor
Preparations before recording – Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor • Take care not to apply excessive force on the LCD monitor when it is opened. Doing so may result in a malfunction. • The image brightness and color hue seen on the viewfinder and LCD monitor may be different from that seen on a TV monitor.
Page 55: Adjusting And Setting The Viewfinder
Preparations before recording – Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder This unit is equipped with a 0.39-inch organic EL display viewfinder. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions. ≥Using the viewfinder: 55 ≥Adjusting the viewfinder: 56 Using the viewfinder...
Page 56: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Preparations before recording – Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting brightness, contrast, color level, redness, and blueness By setting the following items in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [VF], you can adjust items such as brightness and contrast for the viewfinder: [BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness.
Page 57: Tally Lamps
Preparations before recording – Tally lamps Tally lamps The front tally lamp and the rear tally lamp can be illuminated during the shooting. Select the [OTHERS] menu [LED] [TALLY LED] [FRONT]/[REAR]/[BOTH]. Select the [OTHERS] menu [LED] [REC TALLY] [ON] • The tally lamps will flash when the unit is in the following status.
Page 58: Settings Before Recording
Settings before recording This chapter describes how to set time data and the USER buttons. ≥Setting of time data: 59 ≥Assigning functions to the USER buttons: 65...
Page 59: Setting Of Time Data
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Setting of time data The unit provides time code, user bits, and date and time (real time) data as time data, and records in each frame synchronized with the video. The time data is also recorded as the clip meta data. ≥Definition of time data: 59 ≥User bits settings: 60 ≥Setting the time code: 61...
Page 60: User Bits Settings
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Date/time (real time) • The internal clock is the standard while the power is turned off for the free run time code count, the user bits time, and the date data. Also, it will be the reference for the file generation time and file name when the clip is recorded. •...
Page 61: Setting The Time Code
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Memory function of the user bits The setting content of the user bits is automatically recorded and maintained even if the power is turned off. Frame rate information The relationship between frame rate, image pull-down, time code, and user bits is as follows. (D) (E) (A) Verification information on the right-hand 6 digits (B) Fixed value...
Page 62: Presetting The Time Code To External [X2]
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Setting range of time code The range of the time code that can be set differs depending on the frame rate of [REC FORMAT]. [FREQUENCY] Frame rate of [REC FORMAT] Range of the time code that can be set 59.94p, 29.97p, 59.94i 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 [59.94Hz]...
Page 63 Settings before recording – Setting of time data External lock Externally lock the time code. • Connect the camera to an external generator in advance. Select the [RECORDING] menu [TC/UB] [FREE/REC RUN] [FREE RUN]. Select the [RECORDING] menu [TC/UB] [TC IN/OUT SEL] [TC IN].
Page 64: Supplying The Time Code Externally [X2]
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Supplying the time code externally [X2] The time code output from the camera corresponding to the camera video or the playback video can be supplied to an external recording device. (A) <SDI OUT> terminal (B) SDI IN terminal (C) <TC IN/OUT>...
Page 65: Assigning Functions To The User Buttons
Settings before recording – Assigning functions to the USER buttons Assigning functions to the USER buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the USER buttons. ≥Functions assigned to USER buttons: 66 The USER buttons have 9 USER buttons on the unit (<USER1> to <USER9> buttons) and 5 USER button icons displayed on the LCD monitor ([USER10] to [USER14] button icons).
Page 66: Functions Assigned To User Buttons
Settings before recording – Assigning functions to the USER buttons Functions assigned to the USER buttons in the factory setting USER button/USER button icon Function (USER button icon display) <USER1> button [AREA] <USER2> button [AE LEVEL] <USER3> button [SLOT SEL] <USER4>...
Page 67 Settings before recording – Assigning functions to the USER buttons [IR REC] Switches enable/disable of IR recording. ([IR REC]) [FAST ZOOM] Speeds up the zoom speed when the zoom lever is pushed in all the way. ([FAST ZOOM]) [ADAPTIVE MATRIX] Enables/disables the function to control the linear matrix in accordance with the shooting ([ADAPTIVE MATRIX]) condition.
Page 68 Settings before recording – Assigning functions to the USER buttons • USER button functions can also be set from the following menus: [DRS] [SCENE FILE] menu [DRS] [AF AREA] [CAMERA] menu [SW MODE] [AF AREA WIDTH] [AE LEVEL] [SCENE FILE] menu [AE LEVEL] [FOCUS MACRO] [CAMERA] menu...
Page 69: Basic Operation Of The Screen
Basic operation of the screen This chapter describes how to operate the screen of the unit. ≥Major button operation and screen display: 70 ≥Major button operation and switching screen: 71 ≥Operating each screen: 73...
Page 70: Major Button Operation And Screen Display
Basic operation of the screen – Major button operation and screen display Major button operation and screen display <THUMBNAIL> button Displays the thumbnail screen. Playback, copy, delete, or protect of a clip can be performed. • For details about the thumbnail screen ( Thumbnail operation: 224) <DISP/MODE CHK>...
Page 71: Major Button Operation And Switching Screen
Basic operation of the screen – Major button operation and switching screen Major button operation and switching screen The screens switch as shown below when you press the <DISP/MODE CHK> button, <EXIT> button, <THUMBNAIL> button, or multidial. TCR 01 : 09 : 44. 23 TCR 01 : 09 : 44.
Page 72 Basic operation of the screen – Major button operation and switching screen • The camera image screen is displayed when the unit is turned on. • The camera image screen is automatically displayed if recording starts while the thumbnail screen, playback screen or clip information is displayed.
Page 73: Operating Each Screen
Basic operation of the screen – Operating each screen Operating each screen Camera image screen Displays the shooting screen. • For details about the camera image screen ( Screen status display: 244) Thumbnail screen Playback, copy, delete, or protect of a clip can be performed. •...
Page 74: Menu
Menu This chapter describes how to operate the menus of the unit, menu structure, and menu details. ≥Basic operation of the menu: 75 ≥[THUMBNAIL] menu: 79 ≥[CAMERA] menu: 80 ≥[SCENE FILE] menu: 85 ≥[AUDIO] menu: 94 ≥[VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu: 97 ≥[RECORDING] menu: 109 ≥[NETWORK] menu: 112 ≥[SYSTEM] menu: 120...
Page 75: Basic Operation Of The Menu
Menu – Basic operation of the menu Basic operation of the menu The setting of the unit can be changed with the menu in accordance to the shooting scene or recording contents. Set data is written and saved in the main unit memory. There are 2 methods of operation: a method to operate with the multidial, or a method to touch the LCD monitor.
Page 76: Displaying The Menu
Menu – Basic operation of the menu Displaying the menu Displays the menu, and select the menu or item to set. Press the <MENU> button. The menu is displayed. [#]/[$] Switches the page or changes the value when selected. These button icons are not available if they cannot be changed. Returns to one level higher from the current menu when selected.
Page 77: Operating The Menu
Menu – Basic operation of the menu Operating the menu Various settings are possible from the menu. There are 2 methods of operation: a method to operate with the multidial, or a method to touch the LCD monitor. When operating with the multidial Operate the multidial on the main unit by turning it in vertical direction or pushing it.
Page 78: Initializing The Menu
Menu – Basic operation of the menu When operating by touching the LCD monitor Operate by touching the LCD monitor. Press the <MENU> button. The menu is displayed. Select the menu to set. The lower level menu is displayed. • The confirmation screen is displayed depending on the menu.
Page 79: [Thumbnail] Menu
Menu – [THUMBNAIL] menu [THUMBNAIL] menu Performs confirmation or deleting of the recording clip. This menu can be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. [PLAYBACK] Sets the playback of recorded clips. [ALL SLOT] will always be selected when you switch from the camera image screen to the thumbnail screen. [CLIP SEL] Selects a clip to be displayed on the thumbnail screen.
Page 80: [Camera] Menu
Menu – [CAMERA] menu [CAMERA] menu Sets the basic functions of the camera. This menu cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. [SW MODE] [ZOOM RING] Sets the zoom ring direction and zoom control. [DOWN TELE] Zooms in when turned towards the B side. [UP TELE] Zooms in when turned towards the A side.
Page 81 Menu – [CAMERA] menu [O.I.S. MODE] Switches the operation mode of the optical image stabilizer function. When [O.I.S. MODE] has been assigned to a USER button, [NORMAL]/[PAN/TILT]/[STABLE] switch in order with the USER button. [NORMAL] Specifies the standard setting for a good balance of correction for large and small camera shake. [PAN/TILT] Specifies a setting appropriate for shooting that uses a lot of panning and tilting of the camera.
Page 82 Menu – [CAMERA] menu [i.ZOOM] When [i.ZOOM] is set to [ON], you can zoom to a maximum of approximately 32× (24× when recording with UHD) while maintaining the beauty of high-definition image quality. When [i.ZOOM] has been assigned to a USER button, [ON]/[OFF] can be switched with the USER button. [ON] Enables the i.ZOOM function.
Page 83 Menu – [CAMERA] menu [AF SPEED] Sets the control speed of the auto focus function. The larger the value is, the faster the focus speed will become. Conversely, the smaller the value is, the slower the focus speed will become. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 84 Menu – [CAMERA] menu [FACE DETECT/TRACKING MODE] Switches the behavior of focus and exposure compensation settings for the face detection/tracking AE&AF function. [FACE DETECT/TRACKING AF] After detecting faces, faces are tracked while auto focusing. After detecting faces, faces are tracked while auto focusing and automatically [FACE DETECT/TRACKING AE&AF] adjusting exposure.
Page 85: [Scene File] Menu
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [SCENE FILE] menu Sets the detailed image quality adjustment of the camera video. This menu cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. • For the factory settings ( Factory setting value of the scene file: 126) [FILE SELECT] Selects the scene file (1 to 6).
Page 86 Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu  Scene file settings at the time of purchase (For the Settings suited to standard recording F2:FLUO Settings suited to recording with consideration for fluorescent lighting (indoors, etc.) F3:SPARK Settings suited to recordings where there is a variation in resolution, color hue, and contrast F4:STILL You can apply a scene file with the picture tone of a digital still camera.
Page 87 Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [SYNC SCAN SETTING] Displays the speed of the synchro scan shutter that is used when shooting video for television etc. The items that can be set are as follows. Frame rate of the recording format Setting value 59.94p/59.94i [1/60.0]…[1/249.6]...
Page 88 Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] Adjust the color hue when white balance has been set in “Preset”, “Ach” or “Bch”. You can also decide whether to maintain the setting content when you have made white balance adjustments/black balance adjustments.
Page 89 Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [MATRIX] [MATRIX TYPE] Selects the matrix table to display the color for shooting. [NORMAL1] Displays the color suitable for shooting outdoors or under a halogen lamp. [NORMAL2] Displays more vivid color than [NORMAL1]. [FLUO.] Displays the color suitable for shooting indoors under fluorescent light. [CINELIKE] Displays the color suitable for shooting cinematic video.
Page 90 Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [B-Cy] [SAT] Corrects the color saturation between blue and cyan. [PHASE] Corrects the hue between blue and cyan. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−63]…[+63] [Cy] [SAT] Corrects cyan color saturation. [PHASE] Corrects the cyan hue.
Page 91 Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [Yl-R-R] [SAT] Corrects the color saturation between red and the color which is intermediate between yellow and red. [PHASE] Corrects the hue between red and the color which is intermediate between yellow and red. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−63]…[+63] [MASTER PED] Sets the master pedestal.
Page 92 Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [B.GAMMA RANGE] Sets the maximum level of compression/expansion. Around 20 % Around 30 % Around 40 % [KNEE SETTING] [KNEE MODE] To avoid overexposure, select the compression level of the high intensity video signals received through the image sensor. [AUTO] Sets up automatically depending on the signal from the image sensor.
Page 93 Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [DRS] Switches enable/disable of the dynamic range stretcher function. If the function is assigned to a USER button, [ON]/[OFF] can be switched by operating the USER button. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] [DRS EFFECT DEPTH] Sets the compression level of the high luminosity areas of the dynamic range stretcher function.
Page 94: [Audio] Menu
Menu – [AUDIO] menu [AUDIO] menu Sets the input/output function of audio. [INPUT SETTINGS] [INPUT1 MIC LEVEL] Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the <AUDIO INPUT1> terminal. Enabled when the external microphone is connected and the <INPUT 1> switch is set to <MIC> or <i48V>. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 95 Menu – [AUDIO] menu [CH1 LIMITER] Switches enable/disable of the limiter when the method to adjust the audio input level for audio channel 1 is manual. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [OFF]) •...
Page 96 Menu – [AUDIO] menu [MEDIA END] Sets whether to sound the alarm when the remaining recording capacity of the memory card is exhausted. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[HIGH], [LOW], [OFF] (Factory setting: [OFF]) [WARNING] Sets whether to sound the alarm when a system error or warning occurs. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 97: [Video Out/Lcd/Vf] Menu
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu Configures the settings for the external output, the information to display in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and the output format. [VIDEO OUT SEL] [SDI + HDMI OUTPUT] Switches whether simultaneous output for the <SDI OUT> terminal and <HDMI> terminal is enabled or disabled. [ON] Signal is output from both the <SDI OUT>...
Page 98 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [SDI SETTING] [SDI REC REMOTE] Sets if the recording operation against the external equipment connected to the <SDI OUT> terminal (such as recorder) is to be controlled or not. [ON] Controls the recording operation of the external equipment. [OFF] Does not control the recording operation of the external equipment.
Page 99 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [HDMI SETTING] / [HDMI OUT] [OUT FORMAT] Selects the signal to output from the <HDMI> terminal. The items that can be selected differ depending on the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY]/[FILE FORMAT]/[REC FORMAT] setting. [3840×2160p] Outputs in 3840×2160p (4:2:2/10 bit). [3840×2160p(420/8bit)] Outputs in 3840×2160p (4:2:0/8 bit).
Page 100 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [HDMI OUT HDR] Sets the output image from the <SDI OUT> terminal when the [SCENE FILE] menu [GAMMA MODE SEL] is set to [HLG]. [SDR] Outputs in the standard dynamic range. [HDR] Outputs in the high dynamic range. (Factory setting: [HDR]) •...
Page 101 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [BLUE TINT] Finely adjusts the strength of blue on the LCD monitor. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−10]…[+10] (Factory setting: [0]) [SELF SHOOT] Sets the display of the LCD monitor when mirror shooting is performed. [NORMAL] Does not invert the left and right sides.
Page 102 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [LCD/VF HDR] Sets the output image from the LCD monitor and viewfinder when the [SCENE FILE] menu [GAMMA MODE SEL] is set to [HLG]. [SDR] Outputs in the standard dynamic range. [HDR] Outputs in the high dynamic range. (Factory setting: [HDR]) [LCD/VF V-Log] Sets the output image from the LCD monitor and viewfinder when the [SCENE FILE] menu...
Page 103 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [FRAME RATE] Switches display/hide of the frame rate for variable frame rate recording or super slow recording. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [CLIP NAME] Switches display/hide of the clip file name to be recorded. Up to 8 characters from the beginning of the file name are displayed. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 104 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [AREA/FACE] Switches whether to display when the area mode function, AF area width adjustment function or the face detection/tracking AE&AF function is operating. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [AUDIO LEVEL METER] Switches display/hide of the audio level meter.
Page 105 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [FACE DETECTION] Switches whether to display the face detection frame when the face detection/tracking AE&AF function is operating. [ALL] Displays all face detection frames. [MAIN FACE] Displays only the main face frame (orange frame). [OFF] Face detection frames and tracking frames are not displayed.
Page 106 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [SAFETY MARKER] Selects the type of frame for the safety zone marker. Corners [OFF] Does not display. (Factory setting: [2]) [FRAME MARKER] Sets the aspect ratio of the frame marker. The frame marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected. The items that can be set are as follows.
Page 107 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [DETAIL FREQ.] Adjusts the frequency of the contour highlights. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[HIGH], [LOW] (Factory setting: [LOW]) [EI ASSIST] [ZEBRA] Sets whether to superimpose the zebra signal to the output. Press the USER button to which [ZEBRA] is assigned or touch the USER button icon to superimpose the [MOMENT] zebra signal for approximately 5 seconds.
Page 108 Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [LEVEL GAUGE RESET] Sets the horizontal and vertical reference value set by [LEVEL GAUGE SET] in the USER button to the factory setting. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[YES], [NO]...
Page 109: [Recording] Menu
Menu – [RECORDING] menu [RECORDING] menu Sets the various items in the recording function. [FORMAT MEDIA] Formats the memory card in the specified card slot. All data will be deleted when the card is formatted. Save any important data to a computer, etc. ( Connection with a computer in card reader mode: 263)
Page 110 Menu – [RECORDING] menu [PRE REC] Sets whether to perform pre-recording. ( Pre-recording: 195) The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [OFF]) [REC FUNCTION] [REC MODE] Selects the recording mode. [NORMAL] Performs the standard recording. [INTERVAL] Performs the interval recording.
Page 111 Menu – [RECORDING] menu [DF/NDF] Sets the count method for the time code generator. Enabled only when the frame rate of the [SYSTEM] menu [REC FORMAT] is set to 59.94i/59.94p/29.97p. [DF] Uses the drop frame mode. [NDF] Uses the non-drop frame mode. (Factory setting: [DF]) •...
Page 112: [Network] Menu
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu Sets the setting regarding the network function. [DEVICE SEL] Select the device that connects external equipment (computer, etc.) to the unit. The unit may restart when the setting is changed. • For the [LAN] Connects via a wired LAN.
Page 113 Menu – [NETWORK] menu [STREAMING FORMAT] Specifies the streaming format. The items that can be set are as follows. [FILE FORMAT] [REC FORMAT] Items that can be set [1920×1080-60fps 24M], [1920×1080-60fps 20M], [1920×1080-60fps 16M], [1280×720-60fps 14M], [1280×720-60fps 8M], [1280×720-60fps 3M], 1080-59.94p [640×360-30fps 4M], [640×360-30fps 1.5M], [640×360-30fps 0.7M], [320×180-30fps 4M], [320×180-30fps 1.5M], [320×180-30fps 0.5M]...
Page 114 Menu – [NETWORK] menu [RTSP SETTING] [LISTEN PORT] Sets the port number to wait for the RTSP command. (Factory setting: [554]) [MULTICAST] Enables/disables the multicast function. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥ [ENABLE], [DISABLE] (Factory setting: [DISABLE]) [MULTICAST ADDRESS] Sets the address when using the streaming with the multicast.
Page 115 • Factory default value for this unit’s SSID: The model number of the unit you are using is set. (For example: [AG-X2], etc.) [CHANNEL] Sets the channel to be used when connected to the wireless LAN with following items set.
Page 116 Menu – [NETWORK] menu [DEFAULT GATEWAY] Sets the default gateway. (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) • If you do not use default gateway, set to [0.0.0.0]. • Cannot be set when [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] [DHCP] [CLIENT] is selected. • Disables the setting for the default gateway when [WLAN PROPERTY] [TYPE] [DIRECT] is selected.
Page 117 Menu – [NETWORK] menu [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server. (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [LAN IPv6 SETTING] [ENABLE/DISABLE] Sets whether to use IPv6. [ENABLE] Uses IPv6. [DISABLE] Does not use IPv6. (Factory setting: [DISABLE]) [DHCP] Sets whether to use automatic acquisition via DHCP. [OFF] Does not use DHCP.
Page 118 Menu – [NETWORK] menu [DEFAULT GATEWAY] Sets the default gateway. (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) • Cannot be set when [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING] [DHCP] [CLIENT] is selected. [PRIMARY DNS] Sets the primary DNS server. (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server. (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING] [ENABLE/DISABLE]...
Page 119 Menu – [NETWORK] menu [UTILITY] Performs the various operations related to the network function. [NETWORK INITIALIZE] Returns the various network settings to the factory default state and restarts the unit. [NET CHECKER] Checks network connection status.
Page 120: [System] Menu
Menu – [SYSTEM] menu [SYSTEM] menu Configure the settings regarding the recording format of video and audio. [FREQUENCY] Sets the system frequency. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[59.94Hz], [50.00Hz] (Factory setting: [50.00Hz]) • The unit will restart when the setting is changed. •...
Page 121 Menu – [SYSTEM] menu • When the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [50.00Hz] is set [FILE FORMAT] Items that can be set [2160-50.00p/420LongGOP 150M], [2160-50.00p/HEVC LongGOP 200M], [2160-50.00p/HEVC LongGOP 100M], [2160-25.00p/420LongGOP 100M], [2160-25.00p/HEVC LongGOP 150M], [2160-25.00p/422LongGOP 150M], [MOV] [1080-50.00p/422LongGOP 100M], [1080-50.00p/422ALL-I 200M], [1080-50.00i/422LongGOP 50M], [1080-50.00i/422ALL-I 100M], [1080-25.00p/422LongGOP 50M], [1080-25.00p/422ALL-I 100M] •...
Page 122: [Others] Menu
Menu – [OTHERS] menu [OTHERS] menu Configures the settings for writing/loading/initializing user files to the internal memory and other settings of the unit. [FILE] Saves and loads the setting data. • For the saving and loading target ( Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization: 129) •...
Page 123 Menu – [OTHERS] menu [ACCESS LED] Sets whether the card access lamps are to illuminate or not. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [CLOCK] [CLOCK SETTING] Sets the calendar (date of the built-in clock) and time. Year [2021]…[2037] Month...
Page 124 Menu – [OTHERS] menu [SERVICE MODE] Switches the unit to the service mode. You can also check software information (licenses) on a computer and other equipment. Confirm “LICENSE.TXT” for the external drive recognized by a computer. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[YES], [NO] •...
Page 125 Menu – [OTHERS] menu [BATTERY] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [AC] If there are no operations for approximately 15 minutes while using the AC adaptor, the power turns off automatically. The items that can be selected are as follows.
Page 126: Factory Setting Value Of The Scene File
Menu – Factory setting value of the scene file Factory setting value of the scene file [SCENE FILE] menu The factory settings of the [SCENE FILE] menu and the items that can be selected differ depending on the [SCENE FILE] menu [FILE SELECT] setting.
Page 127 Menu – Factory setting value of the scene file [Yl-R] [Yl-R-R] [MASTER PED] [16] [16] [16] [16] [16] [16] [GAMMA MODE [HD] [HD] [HD] [STILL LIKE] [FILMLIKE3] [HLG] SEL] [GAMMA SETTING] [BLACK [−4] GAMMA] [B.GAMMA RANGE] [KNEE SETTING] [KNEE MODE] [AUTO] [AUTO] [AUTO]...
Page 128 Menu – Factory setting value of the scene file [CHROMA PHASE] [MATRIX] [MATRIX TYPE] [NORMAL1] [FLUO.] [NORMAL2] [STILL LIKE] [CINELIKE] [NORMAL1] [ADAPTIVE [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] MATRIX] [COLOR CORRECTION] [R-R-Mg] [R-Mg] [Mg] [Mg-B] [B-Cy] [Cy] [Cy-G] [G-Yl] [G-Yl-Yl] [Yl] [Yl-Yl-R] [Yl-R]...
Page 129: Target Items For Scene File/Setup File/Initialization
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization • SCENE: Items saved in scene files. • SETUP: Items saved in setup files. • INITIALIZE: Items that are initialized with the [OTHERS] menu [MENU INITIALIZE]. •...
Page 130: [Scene File] Menu
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [AREA MODE] — [IR REC] — [IR REC COLOR] — [FACE DETECT/TRACKING MODE] — [USER SW] [USER1] — [USER2] — [USER3] — [USER4] — [USER5] — [USER6] — [USER7] — [USER8] — [USER9] —...
Page 131: [Audio] Menu
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [Yl] — [Yl-Yl-R] — [Yl-R] — [Yl-R-R] — [MASTER PED] — [GAMMA MODE SEL] — [GAMMA SETTING] [BLACK GAMMA] — [B.GAMMA RANGE] — [KNEE SETTING] [KNEE MODE] — [KNEE POINT] — [KNEE SLOPE] —...
Page 132 Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [OUT FORMAT] — [HDMI SETTING] [HDMI OUT] [HDMI TC OUT] — [HDMI REC REMOTE] — [HDMI OUT CHAR] — [HDMI OUT ZEBRA] — [HDMI OUT HDR] — [HDMI OUT V-Log] — [LCD] [BRIGHTNESS] —...
Page 133: [Recording] Menu
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [FOCUS ASSIST] [FOCUS ASSIST SW] — [EXPAND MODE] — [EXPAND VALUE] — [PEAKING LEVEL] — [PEAKING COLOR] — [DETAIL] — [DETAIL LEVEL] — [DETAIL FREQ.] — [EI ASSIST] [ZEBRA] — [ZEBRA1 DETECT] —...
Page 134: [System] Menu
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [LOAD (SD CARD)] — — — [SAVE (SD CARD)] — — — [START] — — [WLAN PROPERTY] [TYPE] — [SSID] — — [CHANNEL] — [ENCRYPTION] — [ENCRYPT KEY] — — [DHCP] — [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] [IP ADDRESS]...
Page 135: [Others] Menu
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [OTHERS] menu Item SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [FILE] [SCENE FILE(SD CARD)] — — — [SETUP FILE(SD CARD)] — — — [SETUP FILE(MEMORY)] — — — [SLOT FOR LOAD/SAVE] — [LED] [TALLY LED] — [REC TALLY] —...
Page 136: Handling Setting Data
Menu – Handling setting data Handling setting data ≥Scene files: 136 ≥Setup file: 139 Scene files File structure of the setting data The scene files of [F1:] to [F6:] can be saved in the main unit memory in accordance to the scene file number. What can be saved as a scene file is the setting contents of the [SCENE FILE] menu.
Page 137 Menu – Handling setting data Saving the scene file Saving the scene file into the main unit memory Saves the current setting value of the unit into the main unit memory. Select the [SCENE FILE] menu [LOAD/SAVE/INITIALIZE] [SAVE]. Select [SET]. The file is saved.
Page 138 Menu – Handling setting data Loading the scene file Load the scene files saved to the main unit memory or the memory card. Loading the scene file from the main unit memory Select the [SCENE FILE] menu [LOAD/SAVE/INITIALIZE] [LOAD]. Select [SET]. The file is loaded.
Page 139: Setup File
Menu – Handling setting data Setup file You can save the setting information for this unit to the main unit memory or a memory card, and load it from a memory card into this unit. The card slot to perform loading and saving can be set in the [OTHERS] menu [FILE] [SLOT FOR LOAD/SAVE].
Page 140 Menu – Handling setting data Loading the setup file Loading setup files from the memory card Loads the setup file saved on the memory card. Select the [OTHERS] menu [FILE] [SETUP FILE(SD CARD)] [LOAD]. The list of setup files stored in the specified folder of the memory card is displayed. •...
Page 141: Shooting
Shooting This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. ≥Shooting: 142 ≥About auto mode/manual mode: 144 ≥Check videos recorded: 145 ≥Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video: 146...
Page 142: Shooting
Shooting – Shooting Shooting For shooting, use the following steps. (C) (D) (A) REC button (on the handle) (B) REC button (on the grip) (C) <USER3> button ([SLOT SEL] is allocated at the time of purchase.) (D) <AUTO/MANU> switch Make settings before recording. •...
Page 143 Shooting – Shooting About the screen displays during recording TCG 00:00:00.00 TCG 00:00:00.00 999min 999min 999min 999min 2160-59.94p 2160-59.94p MOV HEVC 200M MOV HEVC 200M [TCG 00:00:00.00]: Time data ( Setting of time data: [ ]/[ ]: Card slot number (recording target) •...
Page 144: About Auto Mode/Manual Mode
Shooting – About auto mode/manual mode About auto mode/manual mode Switch between auto mode and manual mode with the <AUTO/MANU> switch. <AUTO>: auto mode • [A] is displayed at the upper part of the viewfinder and LCD monitor. • Focus, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance are automatically adjusted. <MANU>: manual mode •...
Page 145: Check Videos Recorded
Shooting – Check videos recorded Check videos recorded By pressing either the USER button assigned to [REC CHECK] or touching the USER button icon after recording, you can automatically play back the last approximately 3 seconds of the clip you have just recorded. *1 [REC CHECK] is set in the <USER8>...
Page 146: Selecting The Resolution, Codec, And Frame Rate For Recording Video
Shooting – Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video The resolution, codec, and frame rate of the recording video can be selected. • [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY]: System frequency •...
Page 147 Shooting – Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video When [FILE FORMAT] is set to [MOV] Video • When the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [59.94Hz] is set Resolution [REC FORMAT] YUV, number of bits Average bit rate [2160-59.94p/420LongGOP 150M] 4:2:0 8 bit 150 Mbps (VBR) [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 200M]...
Page 148 Shooting – Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video When [FILE FORMAT] is set to [MP4] Video • When the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [59.94Hz] is set Resolution [REC FORMAT] YUV, number of bits Average bit rate [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 100M] 4:2:0 10 bit 100 Mbps (VBR) [2160-29.97p/420LongGOP 72M]...
Page 149 Shooting – Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video • For the recordable times when using a battery ( Standard charging time and recordable time: 33). • For a guide to recording times ( Recording time of the memory card: 48).
Page 150: Adjustable Settings When Shooting
Adjustable settings when shooting This chapter describes how to adjust factors such as the lens stop and gain. ≥Iris: 151 ≥Gain: 152 ≥AE level (exposure compensation): 154 ≥Brightness adjustment: 155 ≥Focus: 156 ≥Setting the shutter speed: 159 ≥Area mode function: 161 (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) FLUO...
Page 151: Iris
Adjustable settings when shooting – Iris Iris F5.6 (A) Auto iris icon • Displayed when in the auto iris mode. (B) Iris value Switch to manual mode with the <AUTO/MANU> switch. ( About auto mode/manual mode: 144) Press the <IRIS> button to switch to manual iris mode. [STD] disappears.
Page 152: Gain
Adjustable settings when shooting – Gain Gain If the camera screen is dark, increase the gain to brighten the screen. GAIN 24dB (A) Gain value • [AGC] is displayed in auto gain mode and dB is displayed in manual gain mode. (B) GAIN Switch to manual mode with the <AUTO/MANU>...
Page 153 Adjustable settings when shooting – Gain Super gain You can set super gain when recording in dark places. In [CAMERA] menu [SW MODE] [SUPER GAIN], select one of [SUPER GAIN], [SUPER GAIN+], or [ALL]. Either press the USER button assigned to [S.GAIN] or touch the USER button icon. Assigning functions to the USER buttons: Gain switches to the one selected in Step 1.
Page 154: Ae Level (Exposure Compensation)
Adjustable settings when shooting – AE level (exposure compensation) AE level (exposure compensation) AE LEVEL +1.0EV (A) Exposure compensation value (B) AE LEVEL Adjusting with the iris ring Switch to auto iris mode. • Do one of the following: – Set the <AUTO/MANU> switch to <AUTO>. –...
Page 155: Brightness Adjustment
Adjustable settings when shooting – Brightness adjustment Brightness adjustment When the external light is strong, you can switch the ND filter (brightness adjustment filter) to use with the <ND FILTER> switch. Change the setting of the <ND FILTER> switch. ND1/64 ND1/16 (A) ND filter setting value (B) Recommended ND filter setting value...
Page 156: Focus
Adjustable settings when shooting – Focus Focus Focusing (manual focus) MF50 (A) Focus value • The focus mode ([AF]/[MF]) and the focus value are displayed. • The units for the focus value can be changed in the [ZOOM/FOCUS] menu. ( [ZOOM/FOCUS]: 104) Switch to manual mode with the <AUTO/MANU>...
Page 157 Adjustable settings when shooting – Focus Auto focusing The following functions are available with the <PUSH AUTO> button, USER button assigned to [PUSH AUTO], or the USER button icon, when manual focus mode is on. One press AF function: When you press the button, or touch the USER button icon, auto focus mode is turned on and automatic focusing occurs at high speed until the camera focuses.
Page 158 Adjustable settings when shooting – Focus Utilizing the USER button You can also either press the USER button assigned to [AF AREA] or touch the USER button icon to switch enable/disable of [AF AREA WIDTH]. • For USER button settings ( Assigning functions to the USER buttons: •...
Page 159: Setting The Shutter Speed
Adjustable settings when shooting – Setting the shutter speed Setting the shutter speed SHUTTER 1/60 (A) Shutter speed • [A.SHTR] is displayed when the auto shutter mode is on. (B) SHUTTER Switch to manual mode with the <AUTO/MANU> switch. ( About auto mode/manual mode: 144)
Page 160 Adjustable settings when shooting – Setting the shutter speed Synchro scan shutter speed Fine-adjusting the shutter speed will minimize flickering and horizontal bars in images. SYNCHRO 1/60.0 (C) Synchro scan shutter speed Switch to manual mode with the <AUTO/MANU> switch. Press the <SHUTTER>...
Page 161: Area Mode Function
Adjustable settings when shooting – Area mode function Area mode function Touch the subject to apply various effects tailored to the subject that is touched. • Area auto focus function Adjusts the focus automatically tailored to the subject that is touched. •...
Page 162 Adjustable settings when shooting – Area mode function Adjusting the area size Turn the multidial to display the [ AREA]. AREA AREA Press the multidial. Turn the multidial to change the size of the area frame. It changes in 3 stages. Press the multidial.
Page 163: Adjusting The White And Black Balance
Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at all times using the unit, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. Adjust the AWB (white balance adjustment), ABB (black balance adjustment), and AWB (white balance adjustment) in order to obtain higher image quality.
Page 164: White Balance Adjustment
Adjusting the white and black balance – White balance adjustment White balance adjustment ≥Setting the variable value for the white balance: 165 ≥Settings of the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function: 166 Follow the steps below to adjust the white balance automatically. When stored in white balance “Ach”...
Page 165: Setting The Variable Value For The White Balance
Adjusting the white and black balance – White balance adjustment Messages displayed in the viewfinder and LCD monitor • When the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function is operating, white balance cannot be adjusted. Status Message Remark During adjustment [AWB A ACTIVE] —...
Page 166: Settings Of The Auto Tracking White Balance (Atw) Function
Adjusting the white and black balance – White balance adjustment Setting with the multi manual function Press the <WHITE BAL> button to switch to “Preset”. Either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon to switch to “VAR”.
Page 167: Black Balance Adjustment
Adjusting the white and black balance – Black balance adjustment Black balance adjustment Black balance must be adjusted in the following instances: • When the unit is used for the first time • When used after a long period of time without use •...
Page 168: Using The Zoom Function
Using the zoom function Adjust the angle of view you want to shoot. The unit has a 20× optical zoom. This can be expanded up to approximately 32 times (approximately 24 times in UHD recording) when the [CAMERA] menu [SW MODE] [i.ZOOM] [ON] is set.
Page 169: Adjusting The Zoom Position
Using the zoom function – Adjusting the zoom position Adjusting the zoom position ≥About the zoom speed: 169 ≥Using i.ZOOM: 170 ≥Using fast zoom: 170 The zoom can be operated at the following 3 locations: • Zoom lever (on the handle) •...
Page 170: Using I.zoom
Using the zoom function – Adjusting the zoom position Using i.ZOOM When [i.ZOOM] is set to [ON], you can zoom to a maximum of approximately 32× (approximately 24× when recording with UHD) while maintaining the beauty of high-definition image quality. Select the [CAMERA] menu [SW MODE] [i.ZOOM]...
Page 171: Image Quality Adjustment
Image quality adjustment The image quality of the video to record can be set in the [SCENE FILE] menu. Measurement equipment such as a vector scope is necessary to change “Advanced settings”. ≥Detail function: 172 ≥Skin tone function: 173 ≥RB gain control function: 174 ≥Chroma setting function: 175 ≥Matrix function: 176 ≥Color correction function: 177...
Page 172: Detail Function
Image quality adjustment – Detail function Detail function This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images. It effectively softens or sharpens images, but in some cases, the whole image may become rough due to emphasized noise and edges. To avoid such problems, it is necessary not to add this effect on parts where emphasizing is not needed and keep the details of the parts.
Page 173: Skin Tone Function
Image quality adjustment – Skin tone function Skin tone function This function makes human skin look smoother in images. General settings [SKIN TONE DTL.] Advanced settings [SKIN DTL EFFECT]: Sets the effect level of the skin tone detail.
Page 174: Rb Gain Control Function
Image quality adjustment – RB gain control function RB gain control function This is a function that adds or reduces the intensities of reds and blues when the white balance setting is “Preset”, “Ach” or “Bch”. It works when auto white balance is enabled. •...
Page 175: Chroma Setting Function
Image quality adjustment – Chroma setting function Chroma setting function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies effects on whole images. It cannot be set to individual color hue. General settings [CHROMA LEVEL]: Sets the chroma level of the signal and signal.
Page 176: Matrix Function
Image quality adjustment – Matrix function Matrix function This function sets the image color representation by selecting the matrix table. General settings [MATRIX TYPE]: Selects the matrix table to represent the color for shooting. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu [MATRIX].
Page 177: Color Correction Function
Image quality adjustment – Color correction function Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. Each of the 16 divisions of color hue can be set individually. PHASE(+) SAT(−) (−) (A) (Axis to operate) R: Red P6: (Cy-G) P1: (Yl-R)-R Cy: Cyan P2: (Yl-R)
Page 178: Black Control Function
Image quality adjustment – Black control function Black control function This function sets the black level that is to be the reference of luminance. General settings [MASTER PED]: Sets the reference black level. RGB also changes by changing this setting. − tends to make black recede, + tends to make black stand out.
Page 179: Gamma Function
Image quality adjustment – Gamma function Gamma function This function optimizes the tone of images. General settings [GAMMA MODE SEL]: Selects a gamma mode. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu [GAMMA SETTING]. [BLACK GAMMA]: Sets the gamma curve compression and expansion of dark areas. [B.GAMMA RANGE]: Sets the maximum level to perform compression/expansion.
Page 180: Knee Function
Image quality adjustment – Knee function Knee function This function sets the compression of video signals to prevent overexposure in images. General settings Use the unit with the factory settings. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu [KNEE SETTING]. [KNEE MODE]: Sets the operation mode of knee function ([AUTO]/[MANUAL]/[OFF]) •...
Page 181: White Clip Function
Image quality adjustment – White clip function White clip function Sets so that the brightest parts of the video signal cannot exceed a certain level. General settings Use the unit with the factory settings. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu [WHITE CLIP SETTING].
Page 182: Audio Input
Audio input The unit can record 2 channels of audio. You can connect audio equipment or an external microphone to the <AUDIO INPUT1>/<AUDIO INPUT2> terminals. The audio to input to each channel can be switched to the built-in microphone, an external microphone, or a connected audio device.
Page 183: Switching The Audio Input
Audio input – Switching the audio input Switching the audio input ≥Using the built-in microphone: 184 ≥Using audio equipment/external microphone (XLR, 3-pin): 184 Audio recording format The audio recording format such as compression format varies depending on the [FILE FORMAT]. [FILE FORMAT] Recording format Sampling rate/bit...
Page 184: Using The Built-In Microphone
Audio input – Switching the audio input Using the built-in microphone Set the CH1 SELECT switch to the <INT(L)> position. The audio signals from <L> of the built-in microphone are recorded to audio channel 1. Set the CH2 SELECT switch to the <INT(R)> position. The audio signals from <R>...
Page 185: Adjusting The Audio Recording Level
Audio input – Adjusting the audio recording level Adjusting the audio recording level There are manual adjustment and automatic adjustment as the adjustment method of the audio recording level. • Audio channel can be individually set. AUDIO LEVEL (A) <AUDIO LEVEL CH1> dial (B) <AUDIO LEVEL CH2>...
Page 186 Audio input – Adjusting the audio recording level Recording standard level The recording standard level can be set. Select the [AUDIO] menu [REC CH SETTINGS] [HEAD ROOM] [12dB]/[18dB]/ [20dB]. Confirming the audio input level The input level of the audio can be confirmed in the camera image screen and the AUDIO screen of the mode check.
Page 187: Monitoring The Audio
Audio input – Monitoring the audio Monitoring the audio Audio recorded with the unit can be heard with a speaker or headphones. Audio is not output from the speaker during shooting. Setting the output audio Sets the audio channel and the format to be output from the headphone terminal. Select the [AUDIO] menu [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [AUDIO OUT].
Page 188: Special Recording Function
Special recording function Special recording such as pre-recording or relay recording is possible by setting the menu. ≥Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function: 189 ≥High dynamic range (HDR) recording function [X2]: 193 ≥V-Log recording function [X2]: 194 ≥Pre-recording: 195 ≥Relay recording: 196 ≥Simultaneous recording: 197...
Page 189: Variable Frame Rate (Vfr) Recording Function/Super Slow Recording Function
Special recording function – Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function It is possible to acquire smooth slow motion or quick motion video by shooting with a different frame rate from the frame rate to play back.
Page 190 Special recording function – Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function Recording formats that can be set in variable frame rate recording [FILE FORMAT] [MOV] • When the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [59.94Hz] is set Frame rates (fps) with which audio can be [REC FORMAT] Available frame rates (fps) recorded...
Page 191: Super Slow Recording Function
Special recording function – Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function Frame rates during actual recording There is a slight variation in the frame rate displayed on the screen and the frame rate that is actually recorded. Recording is with the following frame rates: (frame rate displayed on the screen (frame rate actually recorded)) •...
Page 192 Special recording function – Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function (Variable frame rate recording/super slow recording) • In the following cases, this cannot be set. – When set to an item that does not support [FILE FORMAT] or [REC FORMAT] –...
Page 193: High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Recording Function [X2]
Special recording function – High dynamic range (HDR) recording function [X2] High dynamic range (HDR) recording function [X2] It is possible to record images with the wide dynamic range of the HLG method. Select the [SCENE FILE] menu [GAMMA MODE SEL] [HLG].
Page 194: V-Log Recording Function [X2]
Special recording function – V-Log recording function [X2] V-Log recording function [X2] It is possible to record with a rich range of latitude for more expressive images. • The recorded images are suited to color grading. Select the [SCENE FILE] menu [GAMMA MODE SEL] [V-Log].
Page 195: Pre-Recording
Special recording function – Pre-recording Pre-recording Records the video and audio from specific time before the operation to start the recording. (A) Operation to start recording (B) Operation to stop recording (C) (Time) (D) Pre-recording time (E) Actual recording time The pre-recording time varies depending on the setting of the [SYSTEM] menu [FILE FORMAT]/[REC FORMAT].
Page 196: Relay Recording
Special recording function – Relay recording Relay recording When inserting memory cards into the 2 card slots, recording can continue on the second memory card if the remaining recording capacity of the other memory card is exhausted. (A) Card slot 1 (B) Card slot 2 (C) Start recording (D) Pause...
Page 197: Simultaneous Recording
Special recording function – Simultaneous recording Simultaneous recording Insert memory cards into 2 card slots to record the same video onto 2 memory cards. (A) Memory card recording time (B) Card slot 1 (C) Card slot 2 (D) Start recording (E) End recording (F) End recording (no remaining space) (1) A clip...
Page 198: Background Recording
Special recording function – Background recording Background recording If the memory cards are inserted into 2 card slots, set the background recording mode and then press the REC button to start recording simultaneously on card slot 1 and card slot 2. On card slot 1, recording can be repeatedly started and stopped as necessary by operating the REC button.
Page 199 Special recording function – Background recording • Records on both card slot 1 and card slot 2 in the format set in the [SYSTEM] menu. • Background recording cannot be performed in the following cases. – When [SYSTEM] menu [FILE FORMAT] is set to other than [MOV] –...
Page 200: Dual Codec Recording [X2]
Special recording function – Dual codec recording [X2] Dual codec recording [X2] You can make main and sub recordings simultaneously in separate [REC FORMAT] settings. Sub recording records scenes in a picture quality lower than that of the [REC FORMAT] setting for main recording. (A) Card slot 1 (main recording) (B) Card slot 2 (sub recording) (C) Start recording...
Page 201 Special recording function – Dual codec recording [X2] Note regarding [REC FORMAT] and [DUAL CODEC SETTING] which can be set with dual codec recording • When [DUAL CODEC SETTING] is set to [FHD 50Mbps] [FREQUENCY] [REC FORMAT] Bit rate of sub recording [59.94Hz] [2160-29.97p/420LongGOP 100M], [2160-23.98p/420LongGOP 100M] 50 Mbps...
Page 202: Interval Recording
Special recording function – Interval recording Interval recording The unit will record 1 frame at each set time interval. It is possible to record a short clip of a long slow-moving scene, such as a sunset, by recording with intervals between frames. (A) 1 frame recording (B) (Time) (C) Time set in [INTERVAL TIME]...
Page 203: Ir Recording
Special recording function – IR recording IR recording A night time shooting using the IR light (commercially-available) can be performed. Assigning [IR REC] to the USER button Select the [CAMERA] menu [USER SW] [USER1] to [USER14] [IR REC]. Set so enable/disable of the IR recording can be switched with a USER button. Performing IR recording Press the USER button to which [IR REC] is assigned or touch the USER button icon.
Page 204: Convenient Shooting Functions
Convenient shooting functions ≥Zebra patterns display: 205 ≥Displaying the marker: 206 ≥Focus assist function: 208 ≥Face detection/tracking AE&AF function: 211 ≥Optical image stabilizer function: 213 ≥Dynamic range stretcher function: 214 ≥Time stamp function: 215 ≥Waveform monitor function: 216 ≥Digital zoom function: 217 ≥Level gauge: 218 ≥Flash band compensation (FBC) function: 219 ≥Operation icon screen display: 220...
Page 205: Zebra Patterns Display
Convenient shooting functions – Zebra patterns display Zebra patterns display The unit can display 2 types of zebra patterns to the output image from the LCD monitor. Select the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [EI ASSIST] [ZEBRA] [ON]. • You can also either press the USER button assigned to [ZEBRA] or touch the USER button icon to display the zebra pattern and switch display/hide.
Page 206: Displaying The Marker
Convenient shooting functions – Displaying the marker Displaying the marker Displaying the center marker A center marker can be displayed. Select the type of the center marker in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [MARKER] [CENTER MARKER]. • The center marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected. Displaying the safety zone marker A safety zone marker can be displayed.
Page 207 Convenient shooting functions – Displaying the marker Displaying frame marker A frame marker can be displayed. Select the angle of the view in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [MARKER] [FRAME MARKER]. [4:3] [13:9] [14:9] [16:9] [17:9] [1.85:1] [2.35:1] • The frame marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected. •...
Page 208: Focus Assist Function
Convenient shooting functions – Focus assist function Focus assist function The focus assist function enables you to focus the target easily. The recording image on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder can be displayed enlarged, or the focused area can be visually enhanced.
Page 209 Convenient shooting functions – Focus assist function Setting the mode for enlarged display function Select the mode for the enlarged display function in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [FOCUS ASSIST] [EXPAND MODE]. [10SEC]: Disables the enlarged display function after 10 seconds have elapsed. [HOLD]: Enables the enlarged display function until the <FOCUS ASSIST>...
Page 210 Convenient shooting functions – Focus assist function Set the <FOCUS A/M/¶> switch to <M> to switch to manual focus mode. Select [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [FOCUS ASSIST] [FOCUS ASSIST SW] [PEAKING] or [EXPAND&PEAKING]. Press the <FOCUS ASSIST> button. Press the <FOCUS ASSIST> button again to return to the normal display. •...
Page 211: Face Detection/Tracking Ae&Af Function
Convenient shooting functions – Face detection/tracking AE&AF function Face detection/tracking AE&AF function Face detection AE&AF function Faces are detected from images during recording, and the detected faces are focused on and the exposure is matched. Switch to auto mode with the <AUTO/MANU> switch. ( About auto mode/manual mode: 144)
Page 212 Convenient shooting functions – Face detection/tracking AE&AF function • In the following cases, it cannot be used. – When set to manual mode – When set to digital zoom – When using the area mode function – When IR recording is enabled –...
Page 213: Optical Image Stabilizer Function
Convenient shooting functions – Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer function Camera shake can be reduced by using the optical image stabilizer function when shooting while holding the main unit by hand. You can use the hybrid optical image stabilizer function. The hybrid optical image stabilizer function is an optical image stabilizer that combines optical and electronic methods.
Page 214: Dynamic Range Stretcher Function
Convenient shooting functions – Dynamic range stretcher function Dynamic range stretcher function By compressing the video signal levels of the high luminosity areas that are blown out in normal shooting while maintaining the contrast, the dynamic range can be expanded. Switching enable/disable of the dynamic range stretcher function Select the [SCENE FILE] menu [DRS]...
Page 215: Time Stamp Function
Convenient shooting functions – Time stamp function Time stamp function You can record the date and time of shooting on the images. Select the information to record in the [RECORDING] menu [TIME STAMP]. [OFF]: Does not superimpose the date and time. [DATE]: Superimposes only the date.
Page 216: Waveform Monitor Function
Convenient shooting functions – Waveform monitor function Waveform monitor function Waveform of the image can be displayed. Press the USER button assigned to [WFM] or touch the USER button icon. Assigning functions to the USER buttons: It is set in the <WFM>/<USER4> button icon at the time of purchase. Press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again to return to the normal display.
Page 217: Digital Zoom Function
Convenient shooting functions – Digital zoom function Digital zoom function Press the USER button to which [D.ZOOM] is assigned or touch the USER button icon. ( Assigning functions to the USER buttons: It is set in the <D.ZOOM>/<USER7> button icon at the time of purchase. Each time you either press the USER button or touch the USER button icon, the enlargement rate switches in the order 2×, 5×, 10×, disabled.
Page 218: Level Gauge
Convenient shooting functions – Level gauge Level gauge A level gauge that indicates the horizontal and vertical inclinations of the unit can be displayed on the LCD monitor. The line of the level gauge is displayed in orange while the unit is inclined. The line of the level gauge will change from orange to light blue, and then to white when the inclination of the unit is corrected.
Page 219: Flash Band Compensation (Fbc) Function
Convenient shooting functions – Flash band compensation (FBC) function Flash band compensation (FBC) function This compensates for the phenomena of light and dark bands (flash bands) that horizontally divide images recorded in environments where there are flashes from other cameras, and reduces their effect. (A) Recorded image (B) Flash emitted (C) Flash bands...
Page 220: Operation Icon Screen Display
Convenient shooting functions – Operation icon screen display Operation icon screen display You can select the scene file or execute the functions assigned to [USER10] through [USER14]. Displaying the operation icon screen Either touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds in the camera recording screen, or press the multidial when [ ICONS] is displayed.
Page 221: Multi Manual Function
Convenient shooting functions – Multi manual function Multi manual function Operate the multidial to change settings and perform other operations without displaying the menu. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their settings. ≥Displaying the operation icon screen: 222 ≥Adjusting headphone volume: 222 ICONS (A) Multidial...
Page 222: Displaying The Operation Icon Screen
Convenient shooting functions – Multi manual function To change the function you adjust Make the settings to enable selection of the multi manual function. Set items other than [ ICONS] and [ AUDIO MON] as follows. GAIN] Set to manual gain mode ( Gain: 152) SHUTTER]...
Page 223: Playback
Playback Data including additional information such as image, audio, and meta data that are recorded by single shooting is saved as a clip. Playback, copy, etc., of the clip can be performed on the unit. ≥Thumbnail operation: 224 ≥Playing back clips: 229 ≥Useful playback function: 232 ≥Copying clip: 233 ≥Deleting clips: 234...
Page 224: Thumbnail Operation
Playback – Thumbnail operation Thumbnail operation ≥Thumbnail operation overview: 224 ≥Thumbnail screen: 225 Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a group of data recorded by a single shooting, which includes additional information such as image, audio, and meta data. The following operations can be performed while viewing the clip thumbnails displayed on the LCD monitor. •...
Page 225: Thumbnail Screen
Playback – Thumbnail operation Thumbnail screen Press the <THUMBNAIL> button to display the thumbnail screen while displaying the camera image screen. Press the <THUMBNAIL> button again to display the camera image screen. The clips in the recording file format (MOV/MP4/AVCHD) selected in the [SYSTEM] menu [FILE FORMAT] are displayed in the thumbnail screen.
Page 226 Playback – Thumbnail operation Displayed when MP4, or AVCHD is selected as the recording file format and when even one MOV clip is on any of the memory cards. Displayed when MOV, or AVCHD is selected as the recording file format and when even one MP4 clip is on any of the memory cards.
Page 227 Playback – Thumbnail operation Display of the clips in the thumbnail screen 0001 0001 0001 0001 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 0001 0001 0001 0001 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 * Displayed when using Thumbnail number Displays the thumbnail number in [0001] to [9999]. Normally, the number assigned to the clip in the order of recording is displayed.
Page 228 Playback – Thumbnail operation Clip information * Displayed when using Clip that cannot be played back This is displayed when the clip cannot be played back with the unit because the system frequency is different, etc. Thumbnail number Protect status of the clip This is displayed when the clip is protected.
Page 229: Playing Back Clips
Playback – Playing back clips Playing back clips 0001 0001 0002 0002 0003 0003 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 00:00:16.00 00:00:16.00 00:00:32.15 00:00:32.15 0004 0004 0005 0005 0006 0006 00:01:00.17 00:01:00.17 00:01:24.02 00:01:24.02 00:01:46.02 00:01:46.02 0007 0007 0008 0008 0009 0009 00:02:30.20 00:02:30.20 00:02:53.08 00:02:53.08 00:03:30.20...
Page 230 Playback – Playing back clips Playback from touch operations and operation icons TCR 12:59:59:23 (A) Direct playback bar Playback operation Operating procedure Playback/pause Touch Fast-reverse playback Touch . Touch twice to increase the speed. Fast-forward playback Touch . Touch twice to increase the speed. Stop (return to thumbnail screen) Touch Touch the LCD monitor while playing back, and slide from right to left (left to right).
Page 231 Playback – Playing back clips Adjusting the volume during playback You can adjust the playback volume by operating the zoom lever. Towards <T>: Raise the volume Towards <W>: Lower the volume • If no operations are performed, the setting is ended. •...
Page 232: Useful Playback Function
Playback – Useful playback function Useful playback function Resume play When the playback of a clip is stopped midway, it will start the playback from the position that stopped the playback when it is played back the next time. Select the [THUMBNAIL] menu [PLAYBACK] [RESUME PLAY] [ON].
Page 233: Copying Clip
Playback – Copying clip Copying clip Clips can be copied between memory cards. Only the clip recorded in AVCHD can be copied. Press the <THUMBNAIL> button. The thumbnail screen is displayed. Press the <MENU> button while the thumbnail screen is displayed. The menu is displayed.
Page 234: Deleting Clips
Playback – Deleting clips Deleting clips Deletes the clip. Press the <THUMBNAIL> button. The thumbnail screen is displayed. Press the <MENU> button while the thumbnail screen is displayed. The menu is displayed. Select the [THUMBNAIL] menu [CLIP] [DELETE] [SELECT]. The thumbnail screen is displayed. •...
Page 235: Protecting Clips
Playback – Protecting clips Protecting clips The clip can be protected. Press the <THUMBNAIL> button. The thumbnail screen is displayed. Press the <MENU> button while the thumbnail screen is displayed. The menu is displayed. Select the [THUMBNAIL] menu [CLIP] [PROTECT] [SELECT].
Page 236: Restoring Clips
Playback – Restoring clips Restoring clips In following cases, restoration of the clip may be required depending on the condition. It may take some time to restore depending on the error. • When the memory card in the card slot that is flashing is removed while the card 1 access lamp or the card 2 access lamp is flashing •...
Page 237: Still Image Recording Function
Playback – Still image recording function Still image recording function One frame of the recorded video can be recorded as a still image. Number of pixels of the still image to be recorded is same as the number of pixels of the recorded video. Select by touching or pressing the multidial at the scene to be recorded as a still image while playing back.
Page 238: Output Format
Output format The format to be output differs depending on the setting in the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY]/[REC FORMAT]. ≥Format that can be output from the SDI OUT terminal [X2]: 239 ≥Format that can be output from the HDMI terminal: 240 ≥Note regarding simultaneous output to the SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal [X2]: 242...
Page 239: Format That Can Be Output From The Sdi Out Terminal [X2]
Output format – Format that can be output from the SDI OUT terminal [X2] Format that can be output from the SDI OUT terminal [X2] The format that can be output from the <SDI OUT> terminal differs with following combination of the settings. •...
Page 240: Format That Can Be Output From The Hdmi Terminal
Output format – Format that can be output from the HDMI terminal Format that can be output from the HDMI terminal The format that can be output from the <HDMI> terminal differs with following combination of the settings. • [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] •...
Page 241 Output format – Format that can be output from the HDMI terminal • [HDMI OUT FORMAT]/[OUT FORMAT] restores the factory settings when the settings of [FREQUENCY] and [REC FORMAT] change and the current setting values of [HDMI OUT FORMAT]/[OUT FORMAT] cannot be acquired. •...
Page 242: Note Regarding Simultaneous Output To The Sdi Out Terminal And The Hdmi Terminal [X2]
Output format – Note regarding simultaneous output to the SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal [X2] Note regarding simultaneous output to the SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal [X2] It is possible to output from both the <SDI OUT> terminal and the <HDMI> terminal to the external device at the same time.
Page 243 Output format – Note regarding simultaneous output to the SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal [X2] • There are the following limitations if [SDI + HDMI OUTPUT] is [ON]: – [HDMI OUT FORMAT] cannot be set to [720×480p]/[720×576p]. – [SDI OUT FORMAT]/[HDMI OUT FORMAT] will have the same frame rate settings. (Example) When [HDMI OUT FORMAT]/[SDI OUT FORMAT] is set to [1920×1080p] If [HDMI OUT FORMAT] is set to [1920×1080i], then [SDI OUT FORMAT] will also be automatically set to [1920×1080i].
Page 244: Screen Status Display
Screen status display This chapter describes the screen displayed on the LCD monitor. ≥Screen display during shooting: 245 ≥Screen display during playback: 253 ≥Checking and displaying shooting status: 254 ≥Mode check display: 256...
Page 245: Screen Display During Shooting
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting Screen display during shooting 6 7 8 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 TCG 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 8 999min 999min RELAY S.SLOW120 2160-59.94p H.SENS. HDMI INTRVL MOV HEVC 200M...
Page 246 Screen status display – Screen display during shooting Recording status Displays the recording status of the memory card in card slot 1 or card slot 2. Not target for recording. (flashing), (flashing): Recognizing the memory card. The recording is stopped while the recording target memory card is inserted. Recording.
Page 247 Screen status display – Screen display during shooting High-sensitivity mode [H.SENS.]: Displayed when set to the [SYSTEM] menu [SHOOTING MODE] [HIGH SENS.]. External equipment recording operation control status (<SDI OUT>/<HDMI> terminal) Displays the control status of the recording start and recording stop on the external equipment connected to the <SDI OUT> terminal and the <HDMI>...
Page 248 Screen status display – Screen display during shooting When the unit is connected to a device to receive the streaming video, and the streaming video is distributed (flashing): When the unit is being connected to a device to receive the streaming video When the streaming function is enabled, it is in condition to operate properly, and the streaming video is not distributed When there is an error in the streaming function and cannot operate (No display):...
Page 249 Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 16 Audio level meter Displays the audio level meter. A white frame is displayed at the position of the reference level set in the [AUDIO] menu [REC CH SETTINGS] [HEAD ROOM]. (Eighth from the left when set to [20dB], ninth from the left when set to [18dB], and 12th from the left when set to [12dB]) Displayed when audio cannot be recorded.
Page 250 Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 21 Shutter speed Displays the shutter speed. [A.SHTR]: Displayed when the auto shutter is operating. 22 Auto iris control status Displays the control status of the auto iris. [STD]: Standard auto iris control [SPOT]: Auto iris control for spot light [BACK]:...
Page 251 Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 34 Error display of auto white balance Displays the error status of the auto white balance. 35 Error display of auto black balance Displays the error status of the auto black balance. 36 Remote control status in an IP connection [IP REMOTE]: Displayed when the remote control is possible in the IP connection.
Page 252 Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 45 Digital zoom Displays the digital zoom ratio. [D2×]: 2 times [D5×]: 5 times [D10×]: 10 times 46 Focus Displays the focus value. The display of the focus value follows the setting in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [INDICATOR] [ZOOM/FOCUS].
Page 253: Screen Display During Playback
Screen status display – Screen display during playback Screen display during playback TCR 12:59:59:23 A001C001 Time code display Each time you press the <COUNTER> button, the display changes in the order [TCR ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢], [UBR ¢¢ ¢¢ ¢¢ ¢¢], [CLIP ¢: ¢¢: ¢¢: ¢¢], no display. Clip name Displays the name of the clip being played back with up to 8 characters from the beginning.
Page 254: Screen Display During Playback
Screen status display – Checking and displaying shooting status Checking and displaying shooting status The screen to check the setting and status of the unit can be displayed. Press the <DISP/MODE CHK> button while the camera image screen is displayed to hide most of the items. Press the <DISP/MODE CHK>...
Page 255 Screen status display – Checking and displaying shooting status Error display of auto black balance — — — Remote control status in an IP connection — — — Multi manual function — — Color temperature — — Optical image stabilizer function —...
Page 256: Mode Check Display
Screen status display – Mode check display Mode check display The unit’s settings and status can be displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor screen for check. Press the <DISP/MODE CHK> button for 1 second or more while displaying the camera image screen to display the STATUS screen of the mode check.
Page 257 Screen status display – Mode check display [V-Log/709] [SDI OUT] Images output from the <SDI OUT> terminal are displayed with [V-Log]/ (When [SCENE FILE] menu [V-709]. • [GAMMA MODE SEL] is set Displays with [V-709] in the following case: to [V-Log]) –...
Page 258 Screen status display – Mode check display For the Item Description [VIDEO OUT] [VIDEO OUT FORMAT] Displays with [3840×2160p]/[3840×2160p(420/8bit)]/[1920×1080p]/ [1920×1080i]/[1280×720p]/[720×480p]/[720×576p] the signals output through the <HDMI> terminal. [VIDEO OUT CHAR] Displays with [ON]/[OFF] whether the characters output through the <HDMI> terminal are superimposed.
Page 259 Screen status display – Mode check display SWITCH screen Displays the values assigned to the USER switch, super gain, and white balance. Item Description [USER SW] [1] to [9] Displays the function assigned to <USER1> through <USER9> buttons. [OTHER ASSIGN] [S.GAIN] Displays the list of gain values assigned as a super gain.
Page 260: Connecting To External Devices
Connecting to External Devices This chapter describes the external devices that can be connected to the unit. ≥Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor: 261 ≥Connection function via the USB terminal: 263 ≥Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal: 266...
Page 261: Connecting With Headphones And Tv/Monitor
Connecting to External Devices – Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor ≥Headphones: 261 ≥Remote control: 261 ≥TV/monitor: 262 Headphones Headphones (commercially-available) can be connected to the headphone terminal (3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack). (A) Headphone terminal •...
Page 262: Tv/Monitor
Connecting to External Devices – Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor TV/monitor A TV or monitor can be connected as shown in the following figure. • When using , use a BNC cable (<SDI OUT> terminal) to connect a TV/monitor. SDI OUT (A) (For the BNC cable (commercially-available) (B) HDMI cable (commercially-available)
Page 263: Connection Function Via The Usb Terminal
Connecting to External Devices – Connection function via the USB terminal Connection function via the USB terminal ≥Connection with a computer in card reader mode: 263 ≥Operating environment (mass storage): 265 Connection with a computer in card reader mode Connect the unit to a computer via the USB cable to use the unit as a card reader for the memory card. •...
Page 264 For Windows On the screen of the computer, select the icon in the task tray, then deselect the model number of this unit. (For example: “AG-X2”, etc.) • Depending on your computer’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. For Mac Move the icon of the volume name of the memory card (for example: “A001”, etc.)
Page 265: Operating Environment (Mass Storage)
Connecting to External Devices – Connection function via the USB terminal Operating environment (mass storage) • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computer’s cannot be used. • The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. For Windows Windows 11 (64 bit) Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit)
Page 266: Remote Operation By Iphone/Ipad Or Android Terminal
Connecting to External Devices – Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal This unit can connect to wireless LAN devices via a network. Some of the functions can be remotely operated by connecting the unit with iPhone/iPad or Android terminal with the HC ROP app installed.
Page 267: Network Connection
Network Connection This chapter describes how to use the unit by connecting to a network. ≥Network connection: 268 ≥Network settings: 271 ≥Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal: 278 ≥Streaming function: 280...
Page 268: Network Connection
Network Connection – Network connection Network connection (For the The camera can be connected to a network via wired LAN, wireless LAN, and USB tethering. • Connect a LAN cable to the <LAN> terminal to use wired LAN. • When using USB tethering, connect an iPhone/iPad or Android device to the USB terminal using a USB cable. (For the The camera can be connected to a network via wired LAN and wireless LAN.
Page 269: Available Functions
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Page 270: Preparing For Connection
Network Connection – Network connection • This unit cannot be connected to wireless LAN devices via public wireless LAN environments. • The wireless access point must be compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n. • This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You cannot establish a wireless LAN connection using the 5 GHz frequency band.
Page 271: Network Settings
Display the wireless access point list screen in wireless LAN setting, and select SSID of the unit. • Factory setting: The model number of the unit you are using is set. (For example: [AG-X2], etc.) When the password confirmation screen appears, enter the password (encryption key).
Page 272 Setting items for [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] when set to [DIRECT] Network name of the unit (SSID) [SSID] (Factory setting: The model number of the unit you are using is set. (For example: [AG-X2], etc.)) [WLAN PROPERTY] Channel used [CHANNEL]...
Page 273 Network Connection – Network settings When entering the wireless access point (SSID) manually Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [WLAN]. Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] [TYPE] [INFRA(MANUAL)]. Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] and set each item as required. •...
Page 274: Wired Lan Settings
Network Connection – Network settings Wired LAN settings These are the settings when using a wired LAN. For the Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [LAN]. In [NETWORK] menu [LAN IPv4 SETTING] and [LAN IPv6 SETTING], set each item as required. •...
Page 275 Network Connection – Network settings For the Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [USB-LAN]. In [NETWORK] menu [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING] and [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING], set each item as required. • For details about the setting items ( Setting items for [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING], and [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING] when set to [USB-LAN]: 275) Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
Page 276: Usb Tethering Setting [X2]
Network Connection – Network settings • Some items cannot be selected depending on the settings such as [DHCP]. • The startup time after turning on the power may be longer due to starting of the network. • When changing the settings of [DEVICE SEL], the changes will not be reflected until the unit is restarted. Also, the setting screen termination may take some time due to the restart of the network service after the setting is changed.
Page 277: Confirming The Network Environment
Network Connection – Network settings Confirming the network environment Select the [NETWORK] menu [UTILITY] [NET CHECKER]. Touch the [#]/[$] as necessary to confirm the results. • It may take time to display the check results as connection with external equipment is checked. •...
Page 278: Connecting To The Iphone/Ipad Or Android Terminal
Network Connection – Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal The unit can be operated from the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal. ≥Unit settings: 278 ≥Preparing the HC ROP app: 279 ≥Connecting to the HC ROP app: 279 ≥Operation while the HC ROP app is connected: 279 Unit settings Specifying the network settings...
Page 279: Preparing The Hc Rop App
Network Connection – Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal Setting the standby port number Depending on the environment, set the port number for standby if required. Set the port number in the [NETWORK] menu [IP REMOTE] [HC ROP PORT]. •...
Page 280: Streaming Function
Network Connection – Streaming function Streaming function You can perform streaming of audio and video currently shot with the unit over a network (wired LAN, wireless LAN, and USB tethering Streaming can be performed using the unit, application software of a device connected via a network, or a server that is capable of receiving streaming video sent from the unit.
Page 281: Basic Setting Of The Camera
Network Connection – Streaming function Basic setting of the camera Specifying the network settings Specify the network settings. ( Network settings: 271) Settings for the streaming function Set the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY]/[REC FORMAT]. Set to the FHD (1920×1080) recording format. Select the [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK FUNC] [STREAMING].
Page 282 Network Connection – Streaming function Settings when using the streaming function The item that can be selected varies depending on the [STREAMING PROTOCOL] settings. • When the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [59.94Hz] is set [SYSTEM] menu [NETWORK] menu [STREAMING] [FILE FORMAT] [REC FORMAT] [STREAMING FORMAT] [MOV]...
Page 283: Setting For Each Protocol And Starting The Streaming
Network Connection – Streaming function • When the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [50.00Hz] is set [SYSTEM] menu [NETWORK] menu [STREAMING] [FILE FORMAT] [REC FORMAT] [STREAMING FORMAT] [MOV] [1080-50.00p/422LongGOP 100M] [1920×1080-50fps 24M] [1080-50.00p/422ALL-I 200M] [1920×1080-50fps 20M] [1920×1080-50fps 16M] [MP4] [1080-50.00p/420LongGOP 50M] [1280×720-50fps 14M] [AVCHD] [1080-50.00p/AVCHD PS] [1280×720-50fps 8M]...
Page 284 Network Connection – Streaming function RTSP Start the streaming with an operation of the application software or device at the receiving side (referred to as “receiving side” hereinafter). Select the [NETWORK] menu [STREAMING] [STREAMING PROTOCOL] [RTSP]. Set the standby port with the [NETWORK] menu [STREAMING] [RTSP SETTING] [LISTEN PORT] on the camera if required.
Page 285: Management Of Setting Information
Network Connection – Streaming function Management of setting information You can set, save and load the RTMP(S) destination. Setting of the destination Information regarding the destination can be set or referenced. Setting the destination with the camera menu Select the [NETWORK] menu [STREAMING] [CONNECTION INFO.] [MEMORY].
Page 286: Entering The Setting Using The Setting Tool
Installing software Download and expand the P2 Network Setting software for Windows from the following website. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html Creating the SD card for setting using the P2 Network Setting software The SD card created with this software can be used as the reference destination when loading into the unit’s menu or when the...
Page 287: Notes
Notes Maintenance of the unit or frequently asked questions are described. ≥Frequently asked questions: 288 ≥Warning system: 292 ≥Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously: 297 ≥Updating the unit’s firmware: 298 ≥Cleaning and storing: 299 ≥Trademark: 300...
Page 288: Frequently Asked Questions
Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself. Can the battery that was used in the previous models used? • It is recommended to use the following Panasonic genuine batteries. – AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional, 7.28 V, 5900 mAh) – AG-VBR89 (optional, 7.28 V, 8850 mAh)
Page 289: Memory Card
Notes – Frequently asked questions Memory card If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. • The memory card to use with the unit should always be formatted on the unit. The memory card formatted on a computer cannot be used in the unit. Indication Function display (Remaining Display, Counter Display, etc.) is not displayed.
Page 290: Playback
Notes – Frequently asked questions Playback The clip cannot be played back. • The clip displaying in the thumbnail screen cannot be played back. is displayed on following clips. – A clip shot with other device, a clip edited by an editing software –...
Page 291: Others
Notes – Frequently asked questions Others Which lens filters can be attached? • 67 mm diameter filters can be attached. If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device In the following cases, when multiple clips are played back in succession, images may pause for a few seconds when changing between clips.
Page 292: Warning System
Notes – Warning system Warning system When an error is detected right after the unit is turned on or during the operation, the occurrence of the error is notified in the camera image screen of the LCD monitor or by the tally lamps. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error messages *1 Displayed when using *2 Displayed when using...
Page 293 Notes – Warning system [CARD ERROR <SLOT 1>]/ A data error caused by the memory (When it was recording) • [CARD ERROR <SLOT 2>] card has occurred during recording or All of the tally lamps and the card access lamps (orange) playback.
Page 294 Notes – Warning system Alert Screen display Description Behavior and cause Camera image screen • [SIMUL REC WARNING <SLOT 1>]/ An error has occurred in one of the Recording to the other memory card will continue. [SIMUL REC WARNING <SLOT 2>] memory cards during simultaneous recording.
Page 295 Notes – Warning system Message Screen display Description Behavior and cause Camera image screen [FUNCTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN Functions that were stopped due to a STOPPED CAN NOW BE USED.] temperature increase in the unit have — been released for use again. •...
Page 296 Notes – Warning system • [Check the destination media.] An error has occurred on the memory Confirm the memory card for the copy destination. card for the copy destination while copying. • [LOAD NG] Loading of the scene file has failed. Check the memory card.
Page 297: Recording Function That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Notes – Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously Depending on the recording function that is set, there are recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously. • Meaning of the symbols used in the table are as follows. : Can be used simultaneously.
Page 298: Updating The Unit's Firmware
1, and select the [OTHERS] menu [INFORMATION] [UPDATE]. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of August 2022) https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) • When updating the firmware, use the AC adaptor or sufficiently charged battery.
Page 299: Cleaning And Storing
Notes – Cleaning and storing Cleaning and storing Cleaning the main unit • Remove the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet before cleaning. • Do not use benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Using benzine or thinner may cause deformation or peeling off of the paint of the main unit.
Page 300: Trademark
• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Page 301 * Available for setting when using At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
Page 302: Specification
Specification This chapter describes the specifications of this product. ≥Dimensions: 303 ≥Specifications: 304...
Page 303: Dimensions
Specification – Dimensions Dimensions (A) 173 mm (B) 211 mm (C) 195 mm (D) 344 mm (E) 390 mm (F) 171 mm (G) 209 mm (H) 195 mm (I) 343 mm (J) 389 mm...
Page 304: Specifications
Specification – Specifications Specifications ≥General: 304 ≥Camera: 305 ≥Memory card recorder: 307 ≥Digital video: 308 ≥Digital audio: 309 ≥Dual codec [X2]: 309 ≥Streaming: 309 ≥Wi-Fi: 310 ≥Video output: 310 ≥Audio input: 311 ≥Audio output: 311 ≥Other input/output: 311 ≥Monitor: 312 ≥AC adaptor: 312 ≥Battery charger: 312 ≥Battery pack (AG-VBR59): 313...
Page 305: Camera
Specification – Specifications Camera Pickup device 1.0 type (1.0 q) MOS solid-state image sensing device for colors Total pixels: approx. 20,920,000 pixels Number of effective pixels Approx. 15,030,000 pixels Lens Optical image stabilizer lens, motorized 20× zoom F value: F2.8 to F4.5 Focal length: f=8.8 mm to 176 mm 35 mm conversion: f=24.5 mm to 490 mm Filter diameter...
Page 306 Specification – Specifications • When the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [50.00Hz] is set 50.00i/50.00p mode: 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/125 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/ 1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec. 25.00p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/125 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/ 1000 sec., 1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
Page 307: Memory Card Recorder
Specification – Specifications Digital zoom 2× / 5× / 10× / i.ZOOM * With the UHD (3840×2160) recording format: maximum 24× With the FHD (1920×1080) recording format: maximum 32× Lens hood Hood with lens cover Memory card recorder Recording media •...
Page 308: Digital Video
Specification – Specifications • AVCHD: 4:2:0 (8 bit) FHD (1920×1080); PS (Average approx. 25 Mbps), PH (Average approx. 21 Mbps), HA (Average approx. 17 Mbps) HD (1280×720); PM (Average approx. 8 Mbps) Number of recording pixels/Recording video signal • 3840×2160/59.94p, 50.00p, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p •...
Page 309: Digital Audio
Specification – Specifications Digital audio Recording format • MOV: LPCM, 48 kHz/24 bit, 2ch • MP4: AAC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch ™ • AVCHD: Dolby Audio , 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch Headroom 12 dB, 18 dB, 20 dB (switched with menu) Dual codec [X2] File format Video compression format...
Page 310: Wi-Fi
Specification – Specifications Frame rate • When set to the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [59.94Hz]: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps • When set to the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [50.00Hz]: 50 fps, 25 fps Bit rate 24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps Audio compression format AAC-LC: 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch Supported protocol...
Page 311: Audio Input
Output: 2.0 V±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance <REMOTE> terminal 2.5 mm diameter super mini jack × 1 Remote control terminal of serial communication Analogue remote control used for previous Panasonic models cannot be used. USB terminal ® USB Type-C ×1, USB3.1 Gen1, Host/device combined (switched with menu) Device: USB mass storage functionality (read only) Host: Supports bus power (5 V, 0.9 A)
Page 312: Monitor
Specification – Specifications Monitor LCD monitor 8.8 cm (3.5 q) LCD monitor: approx. 2,760,000 dots Viewfinder 1.0 cm (0.39 q) OLED (organic EL display): approx. 2,360,000 dots Video display area: approx. 1,770,000 dots AC adaptor Power source 100 V – 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.2 A 79 VA (100 V ) –...
Page 313: Battery Pack (Ag-Vbr59)
Specification – Specifications Battery pack (AG-VBR59) Voltage/capacity 7.28 V 5900 mAh 43 Wh Charging current Maximum 4000 mA Ambient operating humidity 0 % to 80 % (relative humidity, no condensation) Mass Approx. 230 g External dimensions (W×H×D) 41.3 mm×51.3 mm×69.6 mm The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
Page 314 You can view the firmware version of the unit in the following menu: [OTHERS] menu  [INFORMATION]  [VERSION] • For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the following support site: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
Page 315 Firmware Ver. 1.1 ≥MP4 Recording Formats Added/MP4 Compatible Functions Added: F-3 ≥Recording Formats Supporting Dual Codec Recording Added [X2]: F-4 ≥Methods for Adjusting Gain Added: F-5 ≥[AE LEVEL RESET] Menu Added: F-7 ≥Functional Improvements: F-8 ≥USER Button Functionality Added: F-9 ≥Added Menus: F-10...
Page 316 Firmware Ver. 1.1 – MP4 Recording Formats Added/MP4 Compatible Functions Added MP4 Recording Formats Added/MP4 Compatible Functions Added  MP4 recording formats added [X2] MP4 recording formats have been added. •   When the [SYSTEM] menu [FREQUENCY] [59.94Hz] is set Resolution [REC FORMAT] YUV, number of bits...
Page 317 Firmware Ver. 1.1 – Recording Formats Supporting Dual Codec Recording Added [X2] Recording Formats Supporting Dual Codec Recording Added [X2] Recording formats that support dual codec recording have been added.  Note regarding [REC FORMAT] and [DUAL CODEC SETTING] which can be set with dual codec recording •...
Page 318 Firmware Ver. 1.1 – Methods for Adjusting Gain Added Methods for Adjusting Gain Added Gain adjustment related menus and USER button functionality have been added.  [GAIN SETTING] menu [CAMERA] menu  [SW MODE]  [GAIN SETTING] You can set the behavior when the <GAIN> button is pressed. [NORMAL MODE]: Switch between the auto gain mode and the manual gain mode when you press the <GAIN>...
Page 319 Firmware Ver. 1.1 – Methods for Adjusting Gain Added  Applications for the USER button When the USER button/USER button icon is used, you can switch to the gain value of LOW gain/MID gain/HIGH gain with just one operation. (USER Button Functionality Added: F-9) ...
Page 320 Firmware Ver. 1.1 – [AE LEVEL RESET] Menu Added [AE LEVEL RESET] Menu Added  [SCENE FILE] menu [AE LEVEL RESET] [ON]: When the power is turned off or the shooting mode/playback mode is switched, the [AE LEVEL EFFECT] setting is reset to [0EV].
Page 321 Firmware Ver. 1.1 – Functional Improvements Functional Improvements  Focus assist function The focus assist function can now be used even when set to the auto mode or auto focus.  Face detection/tracking AE&AF function The face detection/tracking AE&AF function is available even when set to the manual mode. •...
Page 322 Firmware Ver. 1.1 – USER Button Functionality Added USER Button Functionality Added The following functionality has been added for the USER buttons. Item (USER button icon display) Description [LOW GAIN] Set [CAMERA] menu  [SW MODE]  [GAIN SETTING] to [PRESET MODE], then when you ([LOW GAIN]) either press the USER button or touch the USER button icon, the gain setting is switched to LOW gain.
Page 323 Firmware Ver. 1.1 – Added Menus Added Menus Specifications information for the menus added by the firmware update.  Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization • SCENE: Items saved in scene files. • SETUP: Items saved in setup files. • INITIALIZE: Items that are initialized with the [OTHERS] menu ...

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