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Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices - Connection through the terminal [FREE CAP.]: Remaining storage device capacity @@NOTE tt You can change the thumbnail screen display if necessary. tt The 1001st clips onwards are not displayed. Displaying clip information You can display metadata of clips saved in a storage device. The procedure to display is the same as that of the P2 card clip properties. 1 In the storage device thumbnail screen, move the cursor to the target clip. 2 Select [CLIP PROPERTY] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [PROPERTY]. This cannot be modified. Deleting clips You can delete unnecessary clips saved in a storage device. 1 In the storage device thumbnail screen, select the clip you want to delete. 2 Select [DELETE] in the main menu → [CLIP]. 3 Move the cursor to [YES] in the confirmation message and press the button. @@NOTE tt You may not be able to delete clips with defective clip or unknown clip indicators. Writing back to the P2 card from a storage device (import) Importing from a [TYPE S] storage device or [P2STORE] by partition You can import (write back to a P2 card from as storage device) to a P2 card with the same part number as the source card by partition (card). 1 Insert a P2 card that will serve as the input destination. Make sure to insert a formatted P2 card. 2 Connecting a storage device. 3 Select [STORAGE] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [EXPLORE] to display the explorer screen. 4 In the explorer screen, display the partition thumbnails to be imported. 5 Select [IMPORT] in the main menu → [CLIP]. 6 Place the cursor on the import destination P2 card slot number and press the button. Start importing by selecting [YES] in the confirmation message. [COPY COMPLETED!] is displayed when importing is completed. @@NOTE tt Importing to a P2 card that is different from the source P2 card may result in incomplete clips depending on the clips. In this case, use the reconnection function to reconfigure the clips. For details, refer to "Reconnecting incomplete clips" (page 117). tt You can select whether to perform verification at the time of copying in the main menu → [CLIP] → [STORAGE COPY SETUP] → [VERIFY]. tt You cannot import by partition to a P2 card of a different model. Perform copying by clip instead. Copying to a P2 card by clip You can specify a storage device clip and copy it to a P2 card. 1 Open the storage device thumbnail screen. 2 Select the clip you want to copy. 3 In the main menu → [CLIP] → [COPY] → [STORAGE] list, move the cursor over the copy destination and press the button. Start importing by selecting [YES] in the confirmation message. [COPY COMPLETED!] is displayed when copying is completed. - 181 -

Section	Page
Read this first!	2
Chapter 1 Overview	9
Before using the camera	10
Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.)	11
Accessories	12
Use of the camera on a system	13
Basic configuration devices	13
Expanded configuration devices	13
Accessories	13
Chapter 2 Description of parts	14
Power supply and accessory mounting section	15
Audio (input) function section	17
Audio (output) function section	18
Shooting and recording/playback functions section	19
Shooting and recording (camera unit)	19
Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording unit)	21
Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section	23
Time code section	24
Warning and status display section	25
SmartUI display ([HOME] screen)	26
Chapter 3 Preparation	27
Power supply	28
Using batteries	28
Mounting and setting battery	28
Using external DC power supply	29
Mounting and adjusting the lens	31
Mounting the lens	31
Lens flange back adjustment	31
White shading compensation	33
Chromatic aberration compensation function (CAC)	34
Preparing for audio input	37
Using front microphone	37
When using a wireless microphone receiver	37
Using audio devices	38
Mounting accessories	39
Attaching a tripod	39
Attaching the shoulder strap	39
Attaching the rain cover	40
Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal to the external recording start/stop switch	41
Charging the built-in battery	42
Setting the date/time of the internal clock	43
Inspections before shooting	44
Preparing to inspect	44
Inspecting the camera unit	44
Inspecting the memory recording functions	44
P2 card	47
Inserting a P2 card	47
Removing a P2 card	47
Preventing accidental erasure	48
P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards	48
P2 card recording time	49
CPS (Content Protection System)	50
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards	50
Tally lamp	51
Chapter 4 Shooting	52
Basic procedures	53
Preparation	53
For shooting	54
Standard recording	55
Native recording	55
Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording	56
Adjustable settings when shooting	58
Focus assist function	58
Level gauge function	59
Adjusting the white and black balance	60
Adjusting the white balance	60
Adjusting the black balance	61
Setting the electronic shutter	63
Setting the shutter mode and speed	63
Setting the synchro scan mode	64
Flash band compensation (FBC) function	65
Setting the flash band compensation function	65
Assigning functions to USER buttons	66
Selectable functions	66
Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels	68
Selecting audio input signals	68
Adjusting the recording level	68
Selecting the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function	68
Adjusting image quality	69
Detail function	69
Skin tone function	69
RB gain control function	70
Chroma setting function	70
Matrix function	70
Color correction function	71
Black control function	71
Gamma function	71
Knee function	71
High color function	72
White clip function	72
Special recording functions	73
Pre-recording	73
Interval recording	73
One-shot recording	74
Loop recording	74
One-clip recording	75
Simultaneous recording	76
Hot swap recording	76
Recording check function	77
Shot mark recording function	77
Text memo recording function	77
Multi formats	78
Selecting recording signals	78
System modes and recording functions	78
List of recording settings and recording functions	81
Selecting video output	82
Recording/playback and output format list	83
Dual codec recording	84
Dual codec recording setting	84
Recording the proxy data	85
Recording to the SD memory card	85
Checking the proxy data	86
Error displays about proxy data recordings	87
Streaming function	88
Setting the network connection	88
Using the streaming function	88
List of system modes and supported streaming output	89
List of streaming modes and resolution/frame rates	89
Handling setting data	90
Setting data file configuration	90
Handling SD memory cards	90
Performing operations on SD memory cards	91
How to use user data	91
How to use scene file data	92
How to restore the scene file or menu setting status to the factory settings	93
Saving to an SD memory card and loading saved data	93
Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting	95
Locking the video signal to the external reference signal	95
Setting the time data	96
Definition of time data	96
Recording of time codes and user bits	96
User bits settings	100
How to input user bits	100
Setting the time code	101
Externally locking the time code	102
Supplying the time code externally	104
Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output	104
Setting and displaying the counter	105
Convenient shooting functions	106
Scan reverse shooting	106
Zebra patterns display	106
Displaying the center marker	106
Displaying the safety zone marker	106
Displaying frame marker	107
Checking and displaying the shooting status	107
Changing image size	107
Dynamic range stretcher function	107
Backlight compensation	107
Color bars	107
Final clip delete function	107
Waveform monitor function	107
Confirmation of return video signal in the viewfinder	108
Switching to the HDMI output	108
Chapter 5 Playback	109
Normal and variable speed playback	110
Thumbnail operations	111
Thumbnail operation overview	111
Thumbnail screen	111
Selecting thumbnails	113
Setting thumbnail screen display	114
Changing thumbnails	115
Shot mark	115
Text memo	116
Deleting clips	117
Restoring clips	117
Reconnecting incomplete clips	117
Copying clips	118
Setting clip metadata	118
Formatting a P2 card	120
Formatting SD memory cards	121
Properties	121
Chapter 6 Menu Operations	126
Setting menu structure	127
Menu types and how to open them	127
Main menu structure	127
Setting menu display	128
Setting menu basic operations	128
Setting [USER MENU]	129
Setting menu initialization	129
Menu list	130
[SCENE FILE]	130
[SYSTEM MODE]	135
[USER SW]	136
[SW MODE]	136
[RECORDING SETUP]	138
[CLIP]	139
[AUDIO SETUP]	142
[IN/OUT SEL]	143
[NETWORK SETUP]	144
[DISPLAY SETUP]	147
[BATTERY SETUP]	149
[CARD FUNCTIONS]	151
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]	151
[MAINTENANCE]	152
[DIAGNOSTIC]	152
[USER MENU SEL]	152
[OPTION MENU] list	153
[AREA SETTING]	153
[AWB PRE CONTROL]	153
[ENG SECURITY]	153
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation	154
SmartUI basic operations	155
Buttons used with SmartUI	155
Initializing SmartUI menu items	155
SmartUI menu structure	156
SmartUI menu operation overview	157
SmartUI menu list	158
[CAMERA] screen	158
[AUDIO] screen	158
[SETUP] screen	160
Chapter 8 Display	163
Screen status display	164
Configuration of status display on screen	164
Selecting display items on screen	164
Screen display	164
Checking and displaying the shooting status	168
Mode check display	169
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices	172
Connecting to video equipment/monitor	173
Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal	174
Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode	174
Connecting to external devices in USB host mode	174
Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ‑RC10G)	182
Switch function in remote control mode	182
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	182
Remote control mode menu operations	182
Remote control unit connected to the camera	182
Connecting to the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G)	184
Switch functionality in remote control mode	184
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	184
Remote control unit connected to the camera	184
Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G)	185
Switch function in remote control mode	185
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	185
Remote control unit connected to the camera	186
Connecting to P2 ROP application	187
Switch functionality in remote control mode	187
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	187
Connecting the base station (AG‑BS300P/AG‑BS300E)	188
Operation of the camera when [BS DIRECT MODE] is operating	189
Chapter 10 Network Connection	190
Network connection	191
Available functions	191
Operating environment	191
Preparing for connection	192
For wireless module AJ‑WM30	192
For wireless module other than AJ‑WM30	193
For wired LAN	194
Network settings	195
Wireless LAN settings	195
4G/LTE setting	197
Wired LAN settings	197
Network function	199
P2 browser function settings	199
P2 playlist edit function setting	200
Setting for connection with P2 ROP application	200
Setting for connection with remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G)	201
Connection settings for the streaming function	201
Using FTP client function	203
FTP client function setting	203
FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen)	204
Deleting clips on the FTP server	205
Viewing information of clips on FTP server	206
Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy)	206
Writing back from an FTP server to a P2 card (copy)	206
Transferring from an SD memory card to an FTP server (export)	207
Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card (import)	207
Rec during upload function	208
Transferring recorded clips automatically (automatic transfer mode)	208
Transferring selected clips automatically (manual selection mode)	208
Displaying the upload list	209
Chapter 11 Maintenance	211
Warning system	212
Cases indicated by error codes	212
Cases indicated by error messages	212
Updating the camera firmware	216
Chapter 12 Specification	217
Specifications	218
Dimensions	218
Specifications	218
Details of the connector signals	222

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Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices — Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal

[FREE CAP.]:

Remaining storage device capacity

NOTE

You can change the thumbnail screen display if necessary.

The 1001st clips onwards are not displayed.

Displaying clip information

You can display metadata of clips saved in a storage device. The procedure to display is the same as that of the P2 card clip properties.

In the storage device thumbnail screen, move the cursor to the target clip.

Select [CLIP PROPERTY] in the main menu

→

[CLIP]

→

[PROPERTY].

This cannot be modiﬁed.

Deleting clips

You can delete unnecessary clips saved in a storage device.

In the storage device thumbnail screen, select the clip you want to delete.

Select [DELETE] in the main menu

→

[CLIP].

Move the cursor to [YES] in the confirmation message and press the <SET> button.

NOTE

You may not be able to delete clips with defective clip or unknown clip indicators.

Writing back to the P2 card from a storage device (import)

Importing from a [TYPE S] storage device or [P2STORE] by partition

You can import (write back to a P2 card from as storage device) to a P2 card with the same part number as the source card by partition (card).

Insert a P2 card that will serve as the input destination.

Make sure to insert a formatted P2 card.

Connecting a storage device.

Select [STORAGE] in the main menu

→

[CLIP]

→

[EXPLORE] to display the explorer screen.

In the explorer screen, display the partition thumbnails to be imported.

Select [IMPORT] in the main menu

→

[CLIP].

Place the cursor on the import destination P2 card slot number and press the <SET> button.

Start importing by selecting [YES] in the conﬁrmation message.

[COPY COMPLETED!] is displayed when importing is completed.

NOTE

Importing to a P2 card that is different from the source P2 card may result in incomplete clips depending on the clips. In this case, use the

reconnection function to reconﬁgure the clips. For details, refer to “Reconnecting incomplete clips” (page 117).

You can select whether to perform veriﬁcation at the time of copying in the main menu

→

[CLIP]

→

[STORAGE COPY SETUP]

→

[VERIFY].

You cannot import by partition to a P2 card of a different model. Perform copying by clip instead.

Copying to a P2 card by clip

You can specify a storage device clip and copy it to a P2 card.

Open the storage device thumbnail screen.

Select the clip you want to copy.

In the main menu

→

[CLIP]

→

[COPY]

→

[STORAGE] list, move the cursor over the copy destination and press the <SET> button.

Start importing by selecting [YES] in the conﬁrmation message.

[COPY COMPLETED!] is displayed when copying is completed.