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Chapter 4 Shooting - Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD). When [LVL] is set to [AUTO] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI, the recording level of audio channels 1/2/3/4 is automatically adjusted. Also, you can adjust the level manually by setting it to [MANU]. Selecting audio input signals Select the input signal to be recorded to audio channels 1/2/3/4 in the [IN] setting on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI. (page 146) AUD02:INPUT [CH3/4] CH1 CH2 FRONT FRONT W.L. AUTO W.L. AUTO REAR MANU REAR MANU [ IN ] [ LVL ] [ IN ] [ LVL ] Set the switch settings and input line in the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI. (page 146) @@NOTE tt The audio signals recorded in 4-channel are output with SDI signals. Set audio-related details in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP]. (page 130) Adjusting the recording level Adjust the recording level to audio channels 1/2 by the following procedure. Audio channels 3/4 can be set in the same manner. 1 Press the button on the [HOME] screen of SmartUI so that the audio channel level meter displays CH1 and CH2, and make sure that the display is 1 and 2. 2 Set [LVL] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI to [MANU]. 3 Adjust the level by [+] or [−] on the [AUD01:LEVEL] screen of SmartUI while viewing the audio channel level meter display. When the topmost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, of the [OVER] display is illuminated to indicate that input audio is excessive. Adjust the maximum level so that the display does not reach 0 dB. AUD01:LEVEL [RST][CH3/4] CH3 CH4 A 100 70 When you operate the camera alone while recording, use the dial to adjust the audio level. Select the audio channel to be adjusted in advance, and while viewing the level meter of the viewfinder, adjust the level by the dial so that input does not become excessive. Selecting the dial function Adjust the audio level so that the input does not reach an excess while viewing the level meter on the viewfinder. ffSelect the audio channel you want to adjust beforehand in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [FRONT VR CH1] to [FRONT VR CH4]. ffAdjust with the dial. ffThe audio level when the dial is at level 10 becomes the value set in the [AUD01:LEVEL] screen of SmartUI. - 61 -

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)	20
Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section	22
Time code section	23
Warning and status display section	24
SmartUI display ([HOME] screen)	25
Chapter 3 Preparation	26
Power supply	27
Mounting and setting battery	27
Using external DC power supply	28
Mounting and adjusting the lens	30
Mounting the lens	30
Lens flange back adjustment	30
White shading compensation	32
Chromatic aberration compensation function (CAC)	33
Preparing for audio input	36
Using front microphone	36
When using a wireless microphone receiver	36
Using audio devices	37
Mounting accessories	38
Attaching a tripod	38
Attaching the shoulder strap	38
Attaching the rain cover	39
Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal to the external recording start/stop switch	40
Setting the date/time of the internal clock	41
P2 card	42
Inserting a P2 card	42
Removing a P2 card	42
Preventing accidental erasure	43
P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards	43
P2 card recording time	43
CPS (Content Protection System)	44
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards	45
Tally lamp	46
Chapter 4 Shooting	47
Basic procedures	48
Preparation	48
For shooting	49
Standard recording	50
Native recording	50
Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording	50
Adjustable settings when shooting	52
Focus assist function	52
Level gauge function	53
Adjusting the white and black balance	54
Adjusting the white balance	54
Adjusting the black balance	55
Setting the electronic shutter	57
Setting the shutter mode and speed	57
Setting the synchro scan mode	58
Flash band compensation (FBC) function	59
Setting the flash band compensation function	59
Assigning functions to USER buttons	60
Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels	61
Selecting audio input signals	61
Adjusting the recording level	61
Selecting the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function	61
Adjusting image quality	62
Detail function	62
Skin tone function	62
RB gain control function	63
Chroma setting function	63
Matrix function	63
Color correction function	64
Black control function	64
Gamma function	64
Knee function	64
High color function	65
White clip function	65
Special recording functions	66
Pre-recording	66
Interval recording	66
One-shot recording	67
Loop recording	67
One-clip recording	68
Simultaneous recording	69
Hot swap recording	69
Recording check function	70
Shot mark recording function	70
Text memo recording function	70
Multi formats	71
Selecting recording signals	71
System modes and recording functions	71
List of recording settings and recording functions	74
Selecting video output	74
Recording/playback and output format list	75
Dual codec recording	77
Dual codec recording setting	77
Recording the proxy data	78
Recording to the SD memory card	78
Checking the proxy data	78
Error displays about proxy data recordings	79
Handling setting data	81
Setting data file configuration	81
Handling SD memory cards	81
Performing operations on SD memory cards	82
How to use user data	82
How to use scene file data	83
How to restore the scene file or menu setting status to the factory settings	84
Saving to an SD memory card and loading saved data	84
Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting	86
Locking the video signal to the external reference signal	86
Setting the time data	87
Recording of time codes and user bits	87
User bits settings	90
How to input user bits	91
Setting the time code	92
Externally locking the time code	93
Supplying the time code externally	94
Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output	95
Setting and displaying the counter	95
Convenient shooting functions	96
Scan reverse shooting	96
Zebra patterns display	96
Displaying the center marker	96
Displaying the safety zone marker	96
Displaying frame marker	97
Checking and displaying the shooting status	97
Changing image size	97
Dynamic range stretcher function	97
Backlight compensation	97
Color bars	97
Waveform monitor function	97
Chapter 5 Playback	98
Normal and variable speed playback	99
Thumbnail operations	100
Thumbnail operation overview	100
Thumbnail screen	100
Selecting thumbnails	102
Setting thumbnail screen display	102
Changing thumbnails	103
Shot mark	104
Text memo	104
Deleting clips	106
Restoring clips	106
Reconnecting incomplete clips	106
Copying clips	106
Setting clip metadata	107
Formatting a P2 card	109
Formatting SD memory cards	109
Properties	109
Chapter 6 Menu Operations	115
Setting menu structure	116
Menu types and how to open them	116
Main menu structure	116
Setting menu display	117
Setting menu basic operations	117
Setting [USER MENU]	118
Setting menu initialization	118
Menu list	119
[SCENE FILE]	119
[SYSTEM MODE]	124
[USER SW]	125
[SW MODE]	125
[RECORDING SETUP]	126
[CLIP]	128
[AUDIO SETUP]	130
[IN/OUT SEL]	131
[NETWORK SETUP]	132
[DISPLAY SETUP]	133
[BATTERY SETUP]	136
[CARD FUNCTIONS]	137
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]	138
[MAINTENANCE]	138
[DIAGNOSTIC]	139
[USER MENU SEL]	139
[OPTION MENU] list	140
[AREA SETTING]	140
[AWB PRE CONTROL]	140
[ENG SECURITY]	140
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation	141
SmartUI basic operations	142
Buttons used with SmartUI	142
Initializing SmartUI menu items	142
SmartUI menu structure	143
SmartUI menu operation overview	144
SmartUI menu list	145
[CAMERA] screen	145
[AUDIO] screen	145
[SETUP] screen	147
Chapter 8 Display	151
Screen status display	152
Configuration of status display on screen	152
Selecting display items on screen	152
Screen display	152
Checking and displaying the shooting status	156
Mode check display	157
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices	159
Connecting to video equipment/monitor	160
Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal	161
Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode	161
Connecting to external devices in USB host mode	161
Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ‑RC10G)	169
Switch functionality in remote control mode	169
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	169
Remote control mode menu operations	169
Remote control unit connected to the camera	169
Connecting to the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G)	171
Switch functionality in remote control mode	171
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	171
Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G)	172
Switch functionality in remote control mode	172
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	172
Remote control unit connected to the camera	172
Chapter 10 Network Connection	173
Network connection	174
Available functions	174
Operating environment	174
Preparing for connection	175
For wireless LAN	175
For wired LAN	176
For 4G/LTE	176
Network settings	178
Wireless LAN settings	178
Wired LAN settings	180
Network function	182
P2 browser function settings	182
P2 playlist edit function setting	183
Setting for connection with remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G)	183
Using FTP client function	185
FTP client function setting	185
FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen)	186
Deleting clips on the FTP server	187
Viewing information of clips on FTP server	187
Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy)	187
Writing back from an FTP server to a P2 card (copy)	188
Transferring from an SD memory card to an FTP server (export)	188
Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card (import)	189
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection	190
Inspections before shooting	191
Preparing to inspect	191
Inspecting the camera unit	191
Inspecting the memory recording functions	191
Maintenance	194
Charging the built-in battery	194
Warning system	195
Cases indicated by error codes	195
Cases indicated by error messages	195
Updating the camera firmware	199
Chapter 12 Additional Functions from the Optional Board	200
HD/SD SDI input board (AG‑YA600G)	201
Chapter 13 Specification	202
Specifications	203
Dimensions	203
Specifications	203
Details of the connector signals	207

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Chapter 4 Shooting — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD).

When [LVL] is set to [AUTO] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI, the recording level of audio channels 1/2/3/4 is automatically adjusted. Also, you

can adjust the level manually by setting it to [MANU].

Selecting audio input signals

Select the input signal to be recorded to audio channels 1/2/3/4 in the [IN] setting on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI. (page 146)

AUD02:INPUT

[CH3/4]

[ IN

] [ LVL ] [ IN

] [ LVL ]

CH1

FRONT

W.L.

REAR

AUTO

MANU

CH2

FRONT

REAR

AUTO

MANU

Set the switch settings and input line in the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI. (page 146)

NOTE

The audio signals recorded in 4-channel are output with SDI signals.

Set audio-related details in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]. (page 130)

Adjusting the recording level

Adjust the recording level to audio channels 1/2 by the following procedure. Audio channels 3/4 can be set in the same manner.

Press the <MONITOR SEL> button on the [HOME] screen of SmartUI so that the audio channel level meter displays CH1 and CH2,

and make sure that the display is 1 and 2.

Set [LVL] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI to [MANU].

Adjust the level by [

] or [

−

] on the [AUD01:LEVEL] screen of SmartUI while viewing the audio channel level meter display.

When the topmost bar (0 dB) is exceeded,

of the [OVER] display is illuminated to indicate that input audio is excessive. Adjust the maximum

level so that the display does not reach 0 dB.

AUD01:LEVEL

[RST][CH3/4]

[

–

] [

–

] [

]

CH3

100

CH4

When you operate the camera alone while recording, use the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial to adjust the audio level.

Select the audio channel to be adjusted in advance, and while viewing the level meter of the viewﬁnder, adjust the level by the <F.AUDIO LEVEL>

dial so that input does not become excessive.

Selecting the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function

Adjust the audio level so that the input does not reach an excess while viewing the level meter on the viewﬁnder.

Select the audio channel you want to adjust beforehand in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[FRONT VR CH1]

to [FRONT VR CH4].

Adjust with the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial.

The audio level when the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial is at level 10 becomes the value set in the [AUD01:LEVEL] screen of SmartUI.