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Chapter 3 Preparation - Mounting and adjusting the lens Operation of chromatic aberration compensation function Operate by the following procedure when lens data is already stored on the camera. 1 Mount the lens on the camera, and connect the lens connector to the camera. 2 Set to [ON] using main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [CAC ADJ.] → [CAC CONTROL]. If the lens model number stored on the camera matches the model number of the connected lens, the chromatic aberration data stored on the camera will automatically be read. Checking the operating status of the chromatic aberration compensation function 1 Push the switch towards the side five times. The mode check [CAC INFO] screen is displayed. If [CAC CONT] is displayed as [ON] in the [CAC INFO] screen, the chromatic aberration compensation function is in operation. If other than [ON] is displayed, the chromatic aberration compensation function is not in operation. Also, if [CAC ACTIVE] is displayed in the SmartUI [CAM01:STATUS] screen, the chromatic aberration compensation function is in operation. If other than [CAC ACTIVE] is displayed, the chromatic aberration compensation function is not in operation. Loading the chromatic aberration compensation file from the SD memory card Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Insert the SD memory card written with the chromatic aberration compensation data you downloaded from our website into the camera. For details on downloading, refer to the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 2 Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [CARD FUNCTIONS] → [CAC FILE]. (Fig. 1) The list of CAC files on the SD memory card is displayed. 3 Select the file number to load, and press the jog dial button (or button). (Fig. 2) A confirmation screen is displayed. 4 Select the file number to save, and press the jog dial button (or button). A confirmation screen is displayed. 5 Select [YES], and press the jog dial button (or button). The CAC files are loaded to camera memory. 6 To store multiple chromatic aberration compensation data files in the camera repeat steps 2 to 5. 7 To end menu operations, press the button. The setting menu disappears, and the camera status display is returned to. @@NOTE tt Up to 32 files can be loaded to the camera. To load a new file, delete any file before loading the new file. For details, refer to "Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation file from the camera" (page 35). - 34 -

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
Using batteries	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
Selectable functions	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	79
Error displays about proxy data recordings	80
Streaming function	81
Setting the network connection	81
Using the streaming function	81
List of system modes and supported streaming output	81
List of streaming modes and resolution/frame rates	82
Handling setting data	83
Setting data file configuration	83
Handling SD memory cards	83
Performing operations on SD memory cards	84
How to use user data	84
How to use scene file data	85
How to restore the scene file or menu setting status to the factory settings	86
Saving to an SD memory card and loading saved data	86
Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting	88
Locking the video signal to the external reference signal	88
Setting the time data	89
Definition of time data	89
Recording of time codes and user bits	89
User bits settings	92
How to input user bits	93
Setting the time code	94
Externally locking the time code	95
Supplying the time code externally	96
Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output	97
Setting and displaying the counter	97
Convenient shooting functions	98
Scan reverse shooting	98
Zebra patterns display	98
Displaying the center marker	98
Displaying the safety zone marker	98
Displaying frame marker	99
Checking and displaying the shooting status	99
Changing image size	99
Dynamic range stretcher function	99
Backlight compensation	99
Color bars	99
Waveform monitor function	99
Chapter 5 Playback	100
Normal and variable speed playback	101
Thumbnail operations	102
Thumbnail operation overview	102
Thumbnail screen	102
Selecting thumbnails	104
Setting thumbnail screen display	105
Changing thumbnails	106
Shot mark	106
Text memo	107
Deleting clips	108
Restoring clips	108
Reconnecting incomplete clips	108
Copying clips	109
Setting clip metadata	109
Formatting a P2 card	111
Formatting SD memory cards	111
Properties	112
Chapter 6 Menu Operations	117
Setting menu structure	118
Menu types and how to open them	118
Main menu structure	118
Setting menu display	119
Setting menu basic operations	119
Setting [USER MENU]	120
Setting menu initialization	120
Menu list	121
[SCENE FILE]	121
[SYSTEM MODE]	126
[USER SW]	127
[SW MODE]	127
[RECORDING SETUP]	128
[CLIP]	130
[AUDIO SETUP]	132
[IN/OUT SEL]	134
[NETWORK SETUP]	134
[DISPLAY SETUP]	137
[BATTERY SETUP]	139
[CARD FUNCTIONS]	141
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]	141
[MAINTENANCE]	142
[DIAGNOSTIC]	142
[USER MENU SEL]	142
[OPTION MENU] list	143
[AREA SETTING]	143
[AWB PRE CONTROL]	143
[ENG SECURITY]	143
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation	144
SmartUI basic operations	145
Buttons used with SmartUI	145
Initializing SmartUI menu items	145
SmartUI menu structure	146
SmartUI menu operation overview	147
SmartUI menu list	148
[CAMERA] screen	148
[AUDIO] screen	148
[SETUP] screen	150
Chapter 8 Display	153
Screen status display	154
Configuration of status display on screen	154
Selecting display items on screen	154
Screen display	154
Checking and displaying the shooting status	158
Mode check display	159
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices	161
Connecting to video equipment/monitor	162
Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal	163
Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode	163
Connecting to external devices in USB host mode	163
Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ‑RC10G)	171
Switch functionality in remote control mode	171
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	171
Remote control mode menu operations	171
Remote control unit connected to the camera	171
Connecting to the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G)	173
Switch functionality in remote control mode	173
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	173
Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G)	174
Switch functionality in remote control mode	174
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	174
Remote control unit connected to the camera	174
Connecting to P2 ROP application	176
Switch functionality in remote control mode	176
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	176
Chapter 10 Network Connection	177
Network connection	178
Available functions	178
Operating environment	178
Preparing for connection	179
For wireless module AJ‑WM30	179
For wireless module other than AJ‑WM30	180
For wired LAN	181
Network settings	182
Wireless LAN settings	182
4G/LTE setting	184
Wired LAN settings	184
Network function	186
P2 browser function settings	186
P2 playlist edit function setting	187
Setting for connection with P2 ROP application	187
Setting for connection with remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G)	188
Connection settings for the streaming function	188
Using FTP client function	190
FTP client function setting	190
FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen)	191
Deleting clips on the FTP server	192
Viewing information of clips on FTP server	193
Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy)	193
Writing back from an FTP server to a P2 card (copy)	193
Transferring from an SD memory card to an FTP server (export)	194
Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card (import)	194
Rec during upload function	195
Transferring recorded clips automatically (automatic transfer mode)	195
Transferring selected clips automatically (manual selection mode)	195
Displaying the upload list	196
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection	198
Inspections before shooting	199
Preparing to inspect	199
Inspecting the camera unit	199
Inspecting the memory recording functions	199
Maintenance	202
Charging the built-in battery	202
Warning system	203
Cases indicated by error codes	203
Cases indicated by error messages	203
Updating the camera firmware	207
Chapter 12 Additional Functions from the Optional Board	208
HD/SD SDI input board (AG‑YA600G)	209
Chapter 13 Specification	210
Specifications	211
Dimensions	211
Specifications	211
Details of the connector signals	215

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Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens

Operation of chromatic aberration compensation function

Operate by the following procedure when lens data is already stored on the camera.

Mount the lens on the camera, and connect the lens connector to the camera.

Set to [ON] using main menu

→

[MAINTENANCE]

→

[CAC ADJ.]

→

[CAC CONTROL].

If the lens model number stored on the camera matches the model number of the connected lens, the chromatic aberration data stored on the

camera will automatically be read.

Checking the operating status of the chromatic aberration compensation function

Push the <DISP/MODE CHK> switch towards the <CHK> side five times.

The mode check [CAC INFO] screen is displayed.

If [CAC CONT] is displayed as [ON] in the [CAC INFO] screen, the chromatic aberration compensation function is in operation. If other than [ON] is

displayed, the chromatic aberration compensation function is not in operation.

Also, if [CAC ACTIVE] is displayed in the SmartUI [CAM01:STATUS] screen, the chromatic aberration compensation function is in operation. If other

than [CAC ACTIVE] is displayed, the chromatic aberration compensation function is not in operation.

Loading the chromatic aberration compensation ﬁle from the SD memory card

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Insert the SD memory card written with the chromatic aberration compensation data you downloaded from our website into the

camera.

For details on downloading, refer to the following website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Select [LOAD] in the main menu

→

[CARD FUNCTIONS]

→

[CAC FILE]. (Fig. 1)

The list of CAC ﬁles on the SD memory card is displayed.

Select the file number to load, and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button). (Fig. 2)

A conﬁrmation screen is displayed.

Select the file number to save, and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

A conﬁrmation screen is displayed.

Select [YES], and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).

The CAC ﬁles are loaded to camera memory.

To store multiple chromatic aberration compensation data files in the camera repeat steps

to 5.

To end menu operations, press the <MENU> button.

The setting menu disappears, and the camera status display is returned to.

NOTE

Up to 32 ﬁles can be loaded to the camera.

To load a new file, delete any file before loading the new file.

For details, refer to “Deleting the chromatic aberration compensation ﬁle from the camera” (page 35).