Panasonic Camcorder AG AF100P User Manual
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM  
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For  
details, see page 5.  
Operating Instructions  
Vol.1  
Memory Card Camera-Recorder  
Model No.  
AG-AF100P  
1
Volume  
Note that Operation Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations of  
the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.  
For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card  
Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file)  
contained in the supplied CD-ROM.  
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for  
future use.  
ENGLISH  
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SS1210AT0 -FJ  
Printed in Japan  
indicates safety information.  
FCC NOTICE (USA)  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
AG-AF100P  
Panasonic  
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ  
07094  
Support contact:  
1-800-524-1448  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any  
unauthorized modifications.  
CAUTION:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”  
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.  
FCC Warning:  
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and  
the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral  
devices. Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's  
authority to operate this device.  
NOTIFICATION (Canada)  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
IMPORTANT  
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the  
right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”  
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.  
For USA-California Only  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special  
handling may apply.  
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,  
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
Camera-Recorder  
The rating plate is on the underside of the viewfinder.  
AC Adaptor  
The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains  
socket when not in use.  
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■Batteries that may be used with this product (Correct as of December 2010)  
Panasonic VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 batteries may be used with this product.  
The VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 batteries contain a function to enable verification as to whether they  
may be safely used with this product.  
Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)  
Thank you for using a Panasonic product.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are  
made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately  
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is  
a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 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.  
• Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to  
verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.  
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Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs.  
Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to  
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Contents  
Volume 1 (This Book)  
Read this first! ................................................2  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........4  
Recommendation for Use of Genuine  
Panasonic Battery  
(Rechargeable Battery) ..........................5  
Outline of operations .....................................8  
Please read before use ..................................9  
Lenses compatible with this camera ................. 9  
Lens attachment and detachment................... 10  
SD Memory Cards compatible with this product... 12  
Shooting  
Basic shooting operations ..........................35  
Preparing for recording.................................... 35  
Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) ........... 35  
SD Memory Card access lamp........................ 36  
Selecting a slot............................................... 36  
Formatting SD Memory Cards......................... 36  
SD Memory Card recording times................... 37  
Removing SD Memory Card ........................... 38  
Protecting SD Memory Cards.......................... 38  
Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 38  
Basic operations of the camera..................39  
Manual focusing ............................................. 39  
Using focus assist ........................................... 40  
Iris adjustments ............................................... 40  
Adjusting the gain............................................ 41  
Light intensity adjustments.............................. 41  
Adjusting the white balance............................. 41  
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SD speed class 4)........................ 13  
SD speed class 6)........................ 13  
Operating precautions.................................14  
Before use  
Precaution for use........................................16  
Accessories ..................................................19  
Optional accessories ...................................19  
Description of parts  
Menu  
Description of parts......................................20  
Left side........................................................... 20  
Right side and rear side .................................. 21  
Left side and front side.................................... 22  
Remote control................................................ 23  
Using the setup menus................................44  
Using the menus ............................................. 44  
Initializing the menu settings ........................... 45  
Setup menu structure ..................................46  
Menu .............................................................. 46  
Preparation  
Reference  
Recharging the battery ................................23  
Recharging...................................................... 23  
Power sources..............................................25  
Using the battery ............................................. 25  
Using the AC adaptor ...................................... 25  
Adjusting the hand strap .............................26  
Attaching/detaching the handle..................26  
Attaching/detaching the grip.......................26  
The remote control.......................................27  
Insert the battery ............................................. 27  
Remote control usable range .......................... 27  
Turn on/off the camera.................................27  
Tally lamp ......................................................28  
Viewfinder .....................................................29  
Using the viewfinder........................................ 29  
Using the LCD................................................. 30  
Emphasizing outlines ...................................... 30  
Adjusting the screen display............................ 31  
Changing backlight brightness ........................ 32  
Setting the calendar.....................................33  
Specifications...............................................48  
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Volume 2 (CD)  
Shooting  
Editing  
Shooting in progressive mode  
Shooting techniques for different targets  
Adjusting the shutter speed  
Switching Audio Input  
Connecting external units  
Nonlinear editing  
Displays  
Using scene files  
Saving scene files and other settings on  
SD Memory Cards  
Screen displays  
Clip metadata  
Using the Counter  
Menu  
Charging the built-in battery/  
Setting the time code  
Setup menu list  
Reference  
Playback  
Before calling for service  
Updating the firmware incorporated into  
the unit  
Basic playback operations  
Thumbnail screen  
Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)  
Thumbnail operations  
Cleaning  
Storage Precautions  
How to handle data recorded on  
SD Memory Card  
Useful playback functions  
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Outline of operations  
This camera-recorder is compatible with the AVCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/  
SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards as recording media.  
The unit enables high-quality picture recording of close to broadcasting standard, as well as highly creative  
video production.  
Recording to and  
playback from SD/SDHC/  
Television/Video device/Monitor  
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SDXC Memory Cards  
(Page 35, Page 28 of Vol.2)  
SD/SDHC Memory Card  
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HDMI cable  
BNC cable (HD SDI)  
• Images can be recorded in HD  
(high definition).  
Please see page 73 of Vol.2 for details  
on the handling of recorded data.  
• A set number of user files can be  
recorded to and read from the SD  
Video cable  
Memory Card. (Page 21 of Vol.2  
)
SD/SDHC/SDXC  
Memory Card  
PC mode  
(Page 44 of Vol.2)  
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Computer  
USB2.0  
Send data (files) to your computer  
for non-linear editing, etc.  
Lens (No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased  
separately.)  
Micro Four Thirds (Page 9)  
Four Thirds (Page 9)  
A separately available mount adaptor (DMW-  
MA1) is necessary  
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Please read before use  
Lenses compatible with this camera  
No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased separately.  
This camera includes a Micro Four ThirdsTM system lens mount. However, the successful operation of all  
Micro Four Thirds and Four ThirdsTM standard lenses cannot be guaranteed.  
Also, some functions such as optical image stabilization (OIS) and auto focus (AF) cannot be used  
depending on the lens.  
Panasonic has confirmed the compatibility of the following lenses (as of December 2010).  
Please use a lens support when using large lenses weighing more than 1kg (2.2 lb). Not using a lens  
support may result in damage to the lens mount.  
*
Micro Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus  
Imaging Corporation in Japan, USA, the EU, and other countries.  
(○: Usable, l: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)  
AF *1  
Camera Focus  
by Remote  
Control  
OnePush  
AF  
Lens Type  
MF  
60i/60p/30p/  
50i/50p/25p  
24p  
Micro Four Thirds Lens  
H-FS014045 (Panasonic) *2  
H-FS045200 (Panasonic) *2  
H-F007014 (Panasonic) *2  
H-VS014140 (Panasonic)  
H-H020 (Panasonic) *2  
H-ES045 (Panasonic) *2  
H-F008 (Panasonic) *2  
H-FS014042 (Panasonic) *2  
Four Thirds Lens  
*3  
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(a mount adaptor (DMW-MA1), available separately, is necessary when using a Four Thirds lens)  
L-ES014050 (Panasonic) *2  
L-RS014050 (Panasonic) *2  
L-RS014150 (Panasonic) *2  
L-X025 (Panasonic) *2  
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14-35mm F2.0 SWD  
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*1 Tracking becomes extremely slow in slow shutter mode.  
*2 Sounds from focus and iris operation may be recorded.  
*3 Tracking performance is inferior compared to H-VS014140 (lens for movie recording, Micro Four  
Thirds mount).  
*4 AF tracking becomes slow in 24p mode.  
*5 Limitations apply to the simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS.  
Note: use of H-VS014140 (lens for movie recording, Micro Four Thirds mount) is assumed throughout this  
operating instructions document.  
For the latest information regarding supported lenses, please refer to Panasonic catalogs/web  
site etc.  
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/  
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Precaution for use (continued)  
Lens attachment and detachment  
• Check that the power switch is set to OFF.  
■Attaching a lens to the camera  
Turn the lens rear cap and body cap in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove.  
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Lens detachment  
button  
Body cap  
Lens rear cap  
• Do not insert fingers into the mount.  
Line up the lens attachment marks (red) on the camera and lens, and then turn the lens in the  
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direction indicated by the arrows until it audibly clicks into place.  
• Do not press the lens detachment button while attaching  
the lens.  
• Damage may occur to the lens attachment if the lens is  
not at right angles to the camera during attachment.  
• Ensure that the lens is attached properly.  
Remove lens cap.  
• Remove lens cap prior to recording.  
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10  
■Detaching a lens from the camera  
Attach the lens cap.  
1
2
While pressing the lens detachment button, turn the  
lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it  
stops, and detach.  
Attach the body cap.  
• Ensure that the body cap is attached to prevent dust or  
dirt from entering the camera.  
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• To prevent damage to the lens connection, be sure to  
attach the lens rear cap.  
Lens detachment  
button  
• When using lenses other than those conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard,  
see the LENS CHECK item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of MENU settings.  
• Change lenses in a place that is relatively free of dust and dirt.  
• When the power switch is [OFF] or when carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to prevent damage  
to the surface of the lens.  
• Be careful not to misplace the body cap, lens cap, or lens rear cap.  
■Enabling Image Stabilization  
Image Stabilization can be enabled with lenses equipped with OIS.  
Set the OIS switch of the lens to [ON]  
Setting the OIS switch to [OFF] is recommended when using a tripod.  
• Use the OIS switch on the camera if a lens has an Image Stabilization function but does not have an  
OIS switch. If the lens has an OIS switch, the OIS switch on the camera is disabled.  
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Please read before use (continued)  
SD Memory Cards compatible with this product  
Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in the PH mode or HA mode. Speed class 6 or above  
is required when using the VFR function. It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic SD  
memory cards, SDHC memory cards, or SDXC memory cards. (As of December, 2010)  
Saving/reading of scene files and  
user files, reading of metadata  
Card type  
Recording capacity  
Recording/playback  
8 MB  
16 MB  
Cannot be used.  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
Successful operation cannot be  
guaranteed. Recording may be  
suddenly terminated with certain  
SD Memory Cards.  
SD Memory  
Card  
512 MB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
Can be used.  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
Can be used.  
SDHC Memory  
Card  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
48 GB  
64 GB  
SDXC Memory  
Card  
• Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these  
operating instructions.  
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/  
• This camera supports FAT12 & FAT16 formatted SD memory cards, FAT32 formatted SDHC memory  
cards, and exFAT formatted SDXC memory cards that are compliant with the SD standard.  
• 4 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDHC logo and 48 GB (or greater) memory cards without  
the SDXC logo are not based on the SD standard.  
• Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting memory cards on computers  
or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may cause cards to become  
incompatible with this product. (Page 36) (Use this product to reformat any cards that have already been  
formatted on computers, etc.)  
• MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product.  
(Continued on the next page)  
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(SD speed class 4)  
This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SD-  
compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards.  
When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates  
that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 4 and above.  
(SD speed class 6)  
This refers to a class 6 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SD-  
compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards.  
When the use of an SD speed class 6 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates  
that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 6 and above.  
Cautions for usage  
• Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on the  
reverse of the card.  
• Do not leave the card in the following places:  
– In direct sunlight or in places of high humidity, e.g. close to heating equipment  
– In highly humid or dusty locations  
– In locations with high variations in temperature (condensation may appear on card)  
– In places subject to static electricity or electromagnetic waves  
• Store cards in bags or cases after use.  
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Operating precautions  
Do not allow any water to get into the camera-  
recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at  
the beach.  
• Failure to heed this caution will cause the  
camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and  
may result in irreparable damage).  
meter away from it.  
• The AC adaptor (battery charger) may make  
some noise when you are using it, but this is  
normal.  
Take precautions not to drop the camera when  
moving it.  
Keep the camera-recorder away from  
equipment (such as TV sets and video game  
machines) that generate magnetic fields.  
• Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a  
TV set may cause distortion in the images and/  
or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that  
the set emits.  
• Strong impacts may damage the camera and  
cause it to stop working.  
• Handle the camera with care, using the hand  
strap or shoulder strap to carry it.  
Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or  
other volatile substances.  
• The powerful magnetic fields generated by  
speakers or large motors may damage your  
recordings or distort the images.  
• The electromagnetic waves emitted from a  
microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-  
recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be  
distorted.  
• If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by  
products that generate magnetic fields that it no  
longer operates properly, turn it off and remove  
the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the  
power outlet. Then install the battery again or  
reconnect the AC adaptor. After this, turn the  
camera-recorder back on.  
• These can warp the camera or cause the finish  
to come off.  
• Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with  
rubber or PVC products for extended periods of  
time.  
After use, remove the battery and disconnect  
the AC power supply cord.  
Battery characteristics  
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable  
lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical  
reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction  
is easily influenced by the ambient temperature  
and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating  
time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls.  
If you use this camera at locations with extremely  
low temperatures, its operating time will be  
reduced.  
Do not use the camera-recorder near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage equipment.  
• Using the camera-recorder near a radio  
transmitter or high-voltage equipment may  
adversely affect the recorded images and/or  
sound.  
Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery  
where it is very hot and you will have to wait before  
you can use it again.  
Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the  
camera-recorder when using it at the beach  
and other similar places.  
• Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder  
or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or  
removing a card.)  
Remove the battery after use.  
Completely remove the battery. (The battery  
continues to be used even if you have turned  
the camera off.) The battery can over discharge  
if you leave it in the camera and it may become  
impossible to recharge it.  
AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery  
• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even  
when the battery temperature is normal, there  
may be something wrong with the battery or AC  
adaptor (battery charger). Contact your dealer.  
• The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
Disposing of spent batteries  
The battery will become unchargeable. Rather than  
throwing the battery into the garbage, take it to a  
store that can assist in recycling it.  
Do not remove the battery when the POWER  
switch is ON.  
• The AC adaptor (battery charger) can interfere  
with radio reception so keep radios at least 1  
Disconnect the power supply after turning OFF the  
POWER switch and making sure the mode lamp is  
completely OFF.  
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What to remember when throwing memory  
cards away or transferring them to others  
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using  
the functions of the unit or a computer will merely  
change the file management information: it will  
not completely erase the data on the cards. When  
throwing these cards away or transferring them  
to others, either physically destroy them or use a  
data deletion program for computers (commercially  
available) to completely erase the data. Users are  
responsible for managing the data on their memory  
cards.  
Liquid crystal displays  
• Images or letters can get burned onto the screen  
of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for  
a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the  
camera off for several hours.  
• The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with  
99.99% of the pixels effective. This leaves less  
than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may  
remain on all the time. These phenomena are  
normal and will have no effect on the images you  
shoot.  
• Condensation may form if you use the camera  
where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
• The LCD may appear dim after immediately  
turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the  
camera warms up.  
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun.  
Doing so may damage the parts inside.  
Protective caps for the connectors  
Keep the protective caps fitted over any  
connectors that are not being used.  
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Precaution for use  
Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.  
• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the  
sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.  
Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.  
• These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a  
recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 33)  
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.  
• In the unlikely event that content that was not recorded due to a fault related to this camera or SD/SDHC/  
SDXC memory card during use, please understand that no compensation can be provided.  
Respect copyrights  
• Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than  
your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even  
if it is intended for private use.  
Caution regarding laser beams  
• Lenses may suffer damage if it is struck by a laser beam. Ensure that laser beams do not strike the lens  
when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.  
Media that can be used in this unit  
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be used. See page 12 for details.  
Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod  
• The tripod mounting hole supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC screws. Please use this in according to  
the fixing screw on the tripod.  
• The depth of the tripod mounting hole is 5.5mm. Avoid applying excessive force to the tripod screws  
when mounting the camera onto a tripod.  
Attach the tripod to the tripod hole on the bottom side.  
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About this manual  
Note concerning illustrations in these instructions  
• Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the  
actual camera-recorder.  
References  
• References are shown as (Page 00).  
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards  
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are noted as SD memory cards.  
●The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks  
of SD-3C, LLC.  
●“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks  
of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
●This product has been manufactured under  
license from Dolby Laboratories.  
●This product is licensed under the AVC Patent  
Portfolio License for the personal and non-  
commercial use of a consumer, and no license  
is granted or shall be implied for any use other  
than the personal uses detailed below.  
– To encode video in compliance with the AVC  
standard (“AVC Video”)  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
– To decode AVC Video that was encoded by  
a consumer engaged in a personal and non-  
commercial activity  
●HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
●LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica  
Microsystems IR GmbH.  
●DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica  
Camera AG.  
●Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
– To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a  
video provider licensed to provide AVC Video  
• Additional information may be obtained from  
MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).  
– Separate license contracts must be obtained from  
MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing  
information recorded with this product are to be  
distributed to end users for commercial purposes.  
“End user” refers to persons or organizations  
handling such contents for personal use.  
●Screenshots are used in accordance with  
Microsoft Corporation guidelines.  
●IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of  
International Business Machines Corporation.  
●Intel® is a registered trademark or a trademark  
of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
●Apple®, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple  
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.  
●Other model names, company names, and  
product names listed in these operating  
instructions are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective companies.  
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Precaution for use (continued)  
What is AVCHD?  
AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video.  
Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital or  
linear PCM.  
Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded video  
SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards  
●SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible  
equipment.  
●Ensure that all equipment is SDHC/SDXC-compatible when using card  
with other devices.  
Compatibility of recorded video  
●Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see  
your product’s operating instructions.  
●Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible (non-AVCHD-compatible) equipment.  
●Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD-compatible equipment. Please use this product  
for playback in such instances.  
18  
Accessories  
Battery  
AC Adaptor  
(Battery charger)  
AC power supply cords/  
DC cord  
Wireless remote  
control and battery  
(CR2025) (Page 27)  
Eye cup  
(Page 29)  
Microphone holder  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)  
Microphone holder  
screws M4)  
Microphone holder  
adaptor  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)  
Length 6-mm (M4) (2)  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)  
Length 12-mm (M4) (2)  
CD-ROM  
Cable clamper  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)  
Screws for cable  
clamper  
Length 4-mm (M2) (1)  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)  
The following accessories are attached to the unit.  
Bodycap  
Handle  
Grip  
INPUT 1/2 terminal  
cover (2)  
• Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories.  
Optional accessories  
• XLR microphone  
AG-MC200G  
• Battery  
VW-VBG6 (7.2 V, 5800 mAh (typ.))  
19  
Description of parts  
Left side  
16  
6
14  
15  
13  
4
5
8
10  
9
MENU  
–
EXEC  
MENU  
EXEC  
START/  
STOP  
PUSH-ENTER  
+
2
START/  
PUSH-ENTER  
+
STOP  
2
–
AUDIO MON  
AUDIO MON  
7
11  
12  
MEGA  
O.I.S.  
ON  
24 23 21  
3
1
2
25  
OFF  
DISP/  
FOCUS  
PUSH AUTO  
FUNCTION USER  
1
PO.W.ER  
ON  
CAM MODE  
PB  
MODECHK OFF  
A
DISP/  
MODECHK OFF  
1
2
PO.W.ER  
ON  
FOCUS  
M
∞
PUSH AUTO  
FUNCTION USER  
CAM MODE  
PB  
A
M
∞
CH1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
CH2  
IRIS GAIN  
WHITE BAL  
USER  
2
CH1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
CH2  
L
B
IRIS GAIN  
M
H
A
WHITE BAL  
USER  
PRST  
L
B
M
H
A
PRST  
18 19 20 22  
27  
26  
17  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
POWER switch (Page 27)  
MODE button (Page 28 of Vol.2)  
19 GAIN switch (Page 41)  
20 WHITE BAL switch (Page 41)  
21 USER1 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)  
22 USER2 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)  
DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 6 of Vol.2)  
Viewfinder (Page 29)  
23 FUNCTION knob (Page 10 of Vol.2)  
24 FOCUS switch (Page 39)  
Diopter adjustment dial (Page 29)  
Built-in speaker (Page 40 of Vol.2)  
START/STOP2 button (Page 35)  
MENU button (Page 44)  
25 PUSH AUTO button (Page 39)  
26 AUDIO LEVEL dial (CH1, CH2)  
(Page 18 of Vol.2)  
EXEC button (Page 35 of Vol.2)  
27 Mode lamp (Page 27)  
10 OPERATION lever  
11 AUDIO MON/ADV button  
(Pages 12 and 40 of Vol.2)  
12 LCD monitor (Page 30, Page 45 of Vol.2)  
13 Built-in microphone (Page 17 of Vol.2)  
14 Light shoe  
15 Major hook  
16 ND dial (Page 41)  
17 IRIS dial (Page 40)  
18 IRIS button (Page 40)  
20  
Right side and rear side  
9
1
2
18  
10  
8
7
17  
11  
12  
4
3
13  
14  
15  
16  
6
23  
24  
25  
26  
19  
20  
21  
22  
27  
5
1
Handle (Page 26)  
18 Card slot cover and OPEN lever (Page 38)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Handle attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)  
USER3 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)  
START/STOP1 button (Page 35)  
Grip attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)  
Grip (Page 26)  
19 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal  
(Page 42 of Vol.2)  
20 VIDEO OUT terminal  
(Page 42 of Vol.2)  
21 USB terminal  
(Page 42 of Vol.2)  
INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR3 pin)  
(Page 17 of Vol.2)  
22 HDMI OUT terminal  
(Page 42 of Vol.2)  
8
9
INPUT 1/2 (audio input switching) switch  
(Page 17 of Vol.2)  
23 INDEX REMOTE jack (2.5mm stereo mini  
jack)  
Microphone holder attachment (x2)  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)  
24 CAM REMOTE jack *  
FOCUS/IRIS (3.5mm mini jack)  
S/S (2.5mm mini jack)  
10 SD memory card slot and SD memory card  
access lamp (Pages 36 and 38)  
You can connect a remote control unit (optional)  
to control the FOCUS and IRIS (aperture), as  
well as REC start / stop operation.  
11 SLOT SELECT button  
(Page 36, Page 31 of Vol.2)  
* Do not connect any equipment except the remote  
control to the CAM REMOTE jack. Connecting  
any equipment other than the remote control may  
cause the image brightness to change and/or the  
images to appear out of focus.  
12 DIAL SELECT button (Page 14 of Vol.2)  
13 SHUTR/F.RATE dial (Page 14 of Vol.2)  
14 Remote control sensor (rear) (Page 27)  
15 Tally lamp (rear) (Page 28)  
16 Battery compartment (Page 25)  
17 Battery release button (Page 25)  
25 Headphone jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack)  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)  
26 SDI OUT terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2)  
27 Body cap (Page 10)  
21  
Description of parts (continued)  
Left side and front side  
1
2 3  
12  
13  
14  
BARS  
ZEBRA  
OIS  
EVF DTL  
WFM  
CH1 SEL  
CH2 SEL  
NPUT1  
NPUT2  
7
8
4
5
6
AUDIO  
IN
N  
FF  
T  
MIC POWER +48V  
DISP/  
10 11  
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
BARS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)  
ZEBRA button (Page 5 of Vol.2)  
OIS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)  
EVF DTL button (Page 30)  
WFM button (Page 12 of Vol.2)  
COUNTER – RESET/TC SET button  
(Page 24 of Vol.2)  
7
8
CH1/CH2 SELECT switch (Page 17 of Vol.2)  
INPUT 1/2 switch (MIC POWER +48V)  
(Page 17 of Vol.2)  
9
Tripod hole (bottom side) (Page 16)  
10 Lens detachment button (Page 11)  
11 AWB button (Page 41)  
12 White balance sensor (Page 43)  
13 Remote control sensor (front) (Page 27)  
14 Tally lamp (front) (Page 28)  
22  
Remote control  
To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON. The default  
setting for this item is OFF. (Page 62 of Vol.2)  
1
2
3
EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 40 of Vol.2)  
DATE/TIME button (Page 40 of Vol.2)  
START/STOP button  
The following buttons are for functions that  
cannot be executed on this camera-recorder.  
•
button  
Same function as the START/STOP button on  
the camera.  
13  
4
5
6
7
8
9
ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)  
PLAY button (Page 28 of Vol.2)  
START/  
STOP  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
EXT  
DISPLAY  
3
4
1
DATE/  
TIME  
SEARCH buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2)  
PAUSE button (Page 28 of Vol.2)  
STILL ADV buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)  
STOP button (Page 28 of Vol.2)  
ZOOM  
2
VOL  
5
7
9
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
6
8
10  
6
8
10  
12  
10 SKIP buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2)  
11 OPERATION buttons  
MENU  
ENTER  
11  
Same function as the Operation lever on the  
camera.  
12 MENU button  
Same function as the MENU button on the  
camera.  
Remote control usable range (Page 27)  
13 PHOTO SHOT button (Page 13 of Vol.2)  
Same function as the CAPTURE feature  
assigned to a USER SW function on the  
camera.  
Recharging the battery  
Recharging  
The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery before use.  
It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.  
Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.  
Insert the battery.  
1
2
Disconnect the DC cord.  
(Battery cannot be charged if DC cord is  
connected.)  
Charging lamp [CHARGE]  
Align the battery with the  
mark and insert fully.  
Insert until fully in place.  
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Description of parts (continued)  
■Charging lamp  
pause.  
On: Charging in progress  
Off: Charging complete  
Flashing: See below  
• The battery display will change  
→
→
→
→
as battery capacity decreases.  
will be  
displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are  
■If charging lamp is flashing  
remaining, and  
is empty.  
will flash when the battery  
Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other  
substances attached to the connectors on the  
battery or AC adaptor, and ensure that the adaptor  
has been connected correctly.  
• Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed  
correctly when using in high or low temperatures,  
or when the battery has not been used for a  
long period of time. To ensure that remaining  
battery capacity is displayed correctly, use the  
battery completely from a fully-charged state,  
and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery  
capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the  
battery has been used for long periods in high  
or low temperatures, or if the battery has been  
recharged a large number of times.)  
• The remaining battery capacity display is a  
guideline and may change according to usage  
conditions.  
• The remaining battery capacity display will  
momentarily disappear when switching between  
modes, when conducting REC CHECK  
• If there is dirt or dust on the connectors,  
disconnect the power plug from the socket before  
cleaning.  
• If the charging lamp continues to flash, there  
may be a fault with the battery or the AC adaptor.  
Please consult with the place of purchase.  
■Charging time and available recording time  
(Approx.)  
Maximum  
continuous  
recording time  
Battery  
model  
Voltage/  
capacity  
Charging  
time  
7.2 V/  
5800 mAh  
(typ.)  
Approx.  
350  
minutes  
CGA-E/625  
Approx.  
230 minutes  
operations or when changing the LCD brightness  
since the capacity is recalculated at these times.  
• Not displayed when using AC adaptor.  
(included) 5400 mAh  
(min.)  
7.2 V/  
VW-VBG6  
5800 mAh  
Approx.  
350  
minutes  
Approx.  
230 minutes  
• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and  
hairpins) away from the battery.  
Short-circuiting may occur across the  
terminals, causing the battery to heat up,  
and you may seriously burn yourself if you  
touch the battery in this state.  
• The battery becomes hot while it is being used  
or charged. The camera-recorder itself also  
becomes hot during use.  
• The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly  
start and stop recording.  
• The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
• The AC adaptor can interfere with radio  
reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away  
from it.  
• The AC adaptor may make some noise when  
you are using it, but this is normal.  
• Battery cannot be recharged when the DC  
cord is connected to the AC adaptor.  
(optional)  
(typ.)  
• The figures in the table above are guidelines  
for use in normal temperature conditions  
(temperature 25 °C (77 °F), humidity 60%).  
Charging may take longer in higher or lower  
temperatures.  
• Charging may take longer if the battery has not  
been in use for a long period of time.  
• Given here are the approximate continuous  
recording times when recording using the  
viewfinder with no connections to any external  
devices and with the LCD monitor closed.  
• Available recording time may vary according to  
usage conditions.  
• Charging times are based on charging batteries  
from an empty state.  
■Remaining battery capacity displays  
When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries  
compatible with this product, the remaining battery  
capacity is displayed in minutes.  
90min  
Time remaining will be displayed after a brief  
24  
Power sources  
Using the battery  
Installation  
Insert the battery until it clicks into place.  
Remove the battery while pressing the  
battery release button.  
2
• Support the battery with your hand to ensure  
that it will not fall.  
Battery  
release button  
WER  
.ON  
CAM MOD  
PB  
DIO LEVEL  
CH2  
Mode lamp  
Removal  
Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check  
that the mode lamp is off.  
1
Using the AC adaptor  
Installation  
Removal  
Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check  
that the mode lamp is off.  
1
2
1
2
3
Plug the AC power supply cord into the  
power outlet.  
Remove the DC cord’s battery connector  
while pressing the battery release button.  
Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until  
it clicks into place.  
3
Disconnect the AC power supply cord from  
the power outlet.  
• Battery cannot be recharged when the DC  
cord is connected to the AC adaptor.  
• Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the  
power outlet when the unit is not going to be used.  
CAUTION:  
• This apparatus can be operated at a  
voltage in the range of 110 – 240 V AC.  
Voltages other than 120 V are not intended  
for U.S.A. and Canada.  
DC cord’s battery  
connector  
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC  
may require the use of a different AC plug.  
Please contact either a local or foreign  
Panasonic authorized service center for  
assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.  
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Adjusting the hand strap  
Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.  
Open the cover and adjust the length.  
1
Close the cover.  
• Make sure the cover is fully closed.  
2
Attaching/detaching the handle  
Detaching the handle  
Screws  
Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove  
the two screws.  
1
Slide in the direction of the arrow.  
The handle will detach.  
2
Attaching the handle  
Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to  
attach the handle.  
• Ensure both screws are firmly fixed in place.  
• When holding the handle, make sure the screws  
are not loose.  
Attaching/detaching the grip  
Detaching the grip  
Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove  
the two screws.  
1
Slide in the direction of the arrow.  
The grip will detach.  
2
Screws  
Attaching the grip  
Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to  
attach the grip.  
• When attaching, ensure both screws are firmly  
fixed in place.  
26  
The remote control  
Insert the battery  
Remote control usable range  
Push the catch in the direction shown by  
arrow ① to remove the holder.  
The distance between the remote control and the  
unit’s remote control sensor: Within approx. 5 m  
Angle: Approximately 10° upward,  
approximately 15° downward,  
1
approximately 15° leftward, or  
approximately 15° rightward  
(when the accessory battery is used)  
Insert the battery with the “+” marked side  
facing up.  
2
Remote control  
sensor (Rear)  
Remote control  
sensor (Front)  
Return the holder to its original position.  
3
• When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace  
it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one  
year, depending on the frequency of use.)  
If the remote control unit fails to work even when  
it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote  
control sensor, the battery has run out.  
• The remote control is intended for indoor operation.  
Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not  
operate properly even within the usable ranges.  
• The remote control is set to OFF in the factory  
settings. When using the remote control, set  
the REMOTE CONTROL item in the OTHER  
FUNCTIONS screen to ON. (Page 62 of Vol.2)  
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
Turn on/off the camera  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Turn on the camera:  
The mode lamp (CAM) lights red (CAMERA mode)  
and the camera is now in the recording pause mode.  
MENU  
–
EXEC  
START/  
STOP  
PUSH-ENTER  
+
2
AUDIO MON  
Turn off the camera:  
MEGA  
O.I.S.  
ON  
OFF  
The mode lamp (CAM/PB) goes out.  
DISP/  
FOCUS  
PUSH AUTO  
FUNCTION USER  
1
2
OPFOF.W.EORN  
MODECHK  
CAM  
PB  
MODE  
H2  
A
M
∞
CH1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
• Energy-saving mode  
IRIS GAIN  
WHITE BAL  
USER  
L
B
M
H
A
PRST  
According to the settings made in the POWER  
SAVE item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen  
in the settings menu, the following will apply if  
POWER switch  
*
no designated operations are performed for  
OFF  
PO.W.ER  
ON  
CAM MODE  
PB  
approximately five minutes while recording is paused  
(when an SD Memory Card has been inserted).  
ON: The camera recorder turns off automatically.  
OFF: Does not switch OFF the camera.  
Mode lamp  
*
See the setup menus, POWER SAVE  
(Page 63 of Vol.2) for details.  
27  
Tally lamp  
The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording  
by setting the TALLY LAMP item of the OTHER  
FUNCTIONS screen (Page 62 of Vol.2) to any  
setting other than OFF.  
The tally lamp will flash in any of the following  
circumstances.  
Tally lamp  
• Receiving remote control operation  
(flashes 8 times per second)  
• Recording error has occurred  
(flashes 4 times per second)  
• Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second)  
• Available SD Memory Card capacity is low  
(flashes 4 times per second)  
• Remaining battery capacity is low  
(flashes once per second)  
• Remaining memory of the SD Memory Card is  
low (flashes once per second)  
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Viewfinder  
This camera has two viewfinders; one is a  
miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a  
retractable 3.5-inch LCD.  
Use the viewfinder that best suits the application  
and shooting conditions.  
Fitting the eye cup  
Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on  
the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting them  
together.  
• Turning the eye cup after attaching it may  
cause the eye cup holder to come off. If the  
eyecup holder does come off, see “Cleaning  
the Viewfinder” (Page 71 of Vol.2) for details  
on how to refit it.  
• The brightness and hue may differ between the  
images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To  
see how the final images will appear, check them  
on a TV monitor.  
Eye cup holder  
Eye cup  
Using the viewfinder  
Set the POWER switch to ON and check that  
images appear in the viewfinder.  
1
Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the  
screen is positioned where it is easiest to  
see.  
2
• You can move the viewfinder out to about  
90° perpendicular to the camera.  
Projections  
Adjust the diopter adjustment dial so  
that you can see the characters on the  
viewfinder screen clearly.  
3
• The pixels of the LCD monitor are controlled  
to obtain high precision with 99.99 % of the  
effective pixels. This leaves less than 0.01 %  
of pixels that may not light or may remain on  
all the time. These phenomena are normal and  
will have no effect on the images you shoot.  
• Screen burn-in may occur in the LCD monitor.  
However, this is not a defect.  
Diopter adjustment dial  
Eye cup  
Do not allow the eyepiece of the viewfinder  
to remain in direct contact with sunlight or  
other strong light sources.  
• Internal components may be damaged and fire  
may be caused if light accumulates through  
the lens.  
• When the LCD monitor is open, the viewfinder  
may not display anything. Close the LCD  
monitor.  
29  
Viewfinder (continued)  
Using the LCD  
Emphasizing outlines  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
(Page 27)  
Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see  
in the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to  
focus.  
Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the  
images you shoot.  
1
Open the LCD monitor.  
2
• The monitor opens to an angle of 90  
degrees. The camera may be damaged by  
attempting to open it further than this.  
In CAM mode, press EVF DTL button.  
“EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for about  
2 seconds.  
1
MENU  
–
EXEC  
START/  
STOP  
PUSH-ENTER  
+
2
AUDIO MON  
BARS  
ZEBRA  
CH1 SEL  
OIS  
EVF DTL  
WFM  
CH2 SEL  
INT(L)  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
MEGA  
O.I.S.  
AUDIO  
ON  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET  
OFF  
MIC POWER +48V  
DISP/  
MODECHK OFF  
PO.W.EORN  
FOCUS  
FUNCTION USER  
1
2
CAM  
PB  
MODE  
CH2  
A
M
∞
CH
AUDIO LEVEL  
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL  
USER  
L
B
M
H
A
PRST  
EVF DTL button  
Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest  
3
BARS  
ZEBRA  
OIS  
to see.  
EVF DTL  
WFM  
CH1 SEL  
CH2 SEL  
(
)
INT  
L
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
• The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the  
lens and 90° toward you.  
• Do not apply unnecessary force to the  
open LCD. This can damage the camera.  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
AUDIO  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET  
MIC POWER +48V  
Press EVF DTL button again to return to the  
original display. “EVF DTL OFF” appears on the  
screen for about 2 seconds.  
• Ensure the LCD is fully closed.  
• Operation status displays during self-portrait  
recording  
No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.)  
:
Recording in progress, during transition  
to the recording pause mode  
Recording paused (recording standby)  
Warning display  
:
:
30  
Adjusting the screen display  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 27)  
Adjust the selected item by tilting the  
1
2
5
6
Operation lever in the  
directions.  
Press the MENU button.  
• For menu operation (Page 44)  
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page 23)  
Viewfinder adjustments  
Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu  
DISPLAY SETUP screen.  
3
Press MENU button to exit the menus.  
• The viewfinder display can be in color or black  
and white. (See the setup menus, DISPLAY  
SETUP screen, EVF COLOR.) The resolution  
is the same for both of them.  
LCD monitor adjustments  
Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu  
DISPLAY SETUP screen.  
Select the desired item by tilting the  
4
Operation lever in the  
directions, and  
push the Operation lever.  
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Viewfinder (continued)  
Changing backlight brightness  
The brightness of the LCD monitor backlight can  
be adjusted between five different settings.  
Select LCD BACKLIGHT from the setup  
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.  
1
Select and set a value in the range of +1 to  
-3.  
2
The greater the value the brighter the screen.  
• This setting will remain saved even if the  
camera’s power is switched off.  
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Setting the calendar  
The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents  
(clip), and affects the sequence of playback of  
the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be  
sure to check and set TIME ZONE and CLOCK  
SET. This shows you how to adjust the calendar to  
17:20 on December 25, 2010.  
Tilt the Operation lever in the direction and  
select YES in the CLOCK SET item on the  
settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.  
5
Set the camera’s power switch to ON.  
(Page 27)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
• Menu operation (Page 44)  
2
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page 23)  
Tilt the Operation lever in the  
and set to DEC.  
directions  
6
7
Select the TIME ZONE item on the settings  
3
menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, and  
push the Operation lever (or tilt lever in  
direction).  
Tilt the Operation lever to the direction  
to change to the next item, and set to 25 by  
tilting in the  
directions.  
Pushing the Operation lever twice brings up  
the setting screen. Tilt the Operation lever in  
4
the  
directions to set the time difference  
from Greenwich Mean Time, and push the  
Operation lever again.  
Factory default setting is +00:00.  
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining  
items.  
8
• The date can be set to any date between  
January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2039.  
• For any date after December 31, 2039, “- -”  
will appear on screen.  
• Time is displayed in 24-hour format.  
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Setting the calendar (continued)  
When settings are complete, push  
9
the Operation lever, select YES on the  
confirmation screen, and push the  
Operation lever again.  
• The clock can vary in accuracy so check that  
the time is correct before shooting.  
• When using the camera overseas, do not  
set the CLOCK SET option to the local time,  
but instead enter the time difference from  
Greenwich mean time according to TIME  
ZONE. (Page 63 of Vol.2)  
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Basic shooting operations  
Preparing for recording  
• The images shot from when shooting starts  
until it is stopped are recorded as one clip.  
• When recording is paused after a short period,  
a small amount of time may be required after  
pressing the START/STOP button to stop  
recording before writing to the SD Memory  
Card is terminated.  
Turn the POWER switch to ON.  
(Page 27)  
1
• Make sure the mode lamp is lit up.  
Lift the viewfinder up, and slide the card slot  
cover OPEN lever right to open.  
2
This means that operations cannot be  
accepted if the START/STOP button is  
pressed immediately.  
Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the  
card slot.  
3
• The camera will read information from the SD  
Memory Card immediately after the card is  
inserted. Press the START/STOP button to  
begin recording after PAUSE is displayed in  
the operation status display. (Page 47 of Vol.2)  
• The camera’s factory default setting is PH  
mode 1080/60i recording.  
Close the SD Memory Card slot cover.  
• Ensure that the cover firmly clicks into place.  
4
(To view current setting status: Page 6 of  
Vol.2)  
• The upper limit for the number of clips which  
can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card  
is 900. (However, this number may exceed  
900 clips at times such as when shooting  
immediately after the POWER switch has been  
set to ON.)  
Insert the  
3
in the direction  
shown here, and  
push until the  
card clicks firmly  
into place.  
connector part  
Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)  
When recording is paused, the REC CHECK  
function can be used to review the video and audio  
recorded 2 seconds immediately prior. You can  
assign the REC CHECK function to USER switch  
1/2/3 via the menu.  
• The REC CHECK images are also recorded  
when a device is connected to the camera and  
backup images have been recorded.  
• The REC CHECK function does not work when  
PC has been selected as the operation mode.  
• This function does not work if the REC format is  
changed, if the camera is set to the CAM mode  
after having been switched to the PB mode, if the  
SD memory card slot cover is opened, or if the  
slot is switched after shooting.  
• Do not perform any of the following operations  
while the SD Memory Card access lamp is  
flashing.  
Performing these operations may damage the  
SD Memory Card or its contents, or cause the  
camera to fail to operate correctly.  
ā Opening the card door and removing the SD  
Memory Card  
ā Switching off the power  
ā Connecting or disconnecting the USB  
connection cable  
ā Shaking or striking the camera  
• Always format SD Memory Cards that have  
been used in other devices when first using  
them with this camera. (Page 36)  
• If “CHECK CARD” is displayed on the  
viewfinder or the LCD monitor, please remove  
the SD Memory Card and insert it again.  
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Basic shooting operations (continued)  
SD Memory Card access lamp  
CAM mode/PB mode  
Formatting SD Memory Cards  
Set the camera’s power switch to ON.  
(Page 27)  
Illuminated orange:  
Flashing orange (fast): Verifying card/inspecting  
card for possible defects  
Flashing orange (slow):Accessing card  
Flashing green (slow): Card write-protected/  
no space left on card  
Reading/writing possible  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
3
Select CARD FUNCTIONS→CARD  
FORMAT from the menu, and then push the  
OPERATION lever to confirm.  
• Select the slot number of the card to format  
when the following screen is displayed.  
Select NO if you do not wish to format the  
card.  
Illuminated green:  
Card not selected for  
recording  
Off: No card inserted/unformatted or incompatible  
card inserted  
When the USB is connected  
Flashing orange: Accessing card  
Off: A status other than access underway.  
• Press the MENU button to close the menu display.  
SD Memory Card access lamp  
Select YES on the conformation screen.  
• The SD Memory Card will be formatted.  
4
5
Selecting a slot  
Of the two SD memory card slots, the slot to be  
used for recording can be switched.  
Press the MENU button to finish.  
• When an SD Memory Card is formatted, all  
data including video data and still images  
recorded on the card will be erased and will  
not be restorable.  
Press the SLOT SELECT button while  
recording is paused.  
1
The access lamp of the slot for recording lights  
up orange.  
Save all important data to your computer.  
• This function works when a recordable SD  
card is inserted in both slots.  
• The slot cannot be switched during recording.  
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SD Memory Card recording times  
Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards manufactured by  
Panasonic  
Recording mode  
*1  
PH  
(Highest quality mode  
1920 × 1080 pixels or 1280 ×  
*1  
HA  
(High quality mode/  
1920 × 1080 pixels)  
*2  
HE  
SD Memory Card  
capacity  
*3  
/
(Long duration mode/  
1440 × 1080 pixels)  
720 pixels)  
512 MB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
6 GB  
Approx. 2 min  
Approx. 5 min  
Approx. 10 min  
Approx. 21 min  
Approx. 33 min  
Approx. 45 min  
Approx. 65 min  
Approx. 90 min  
Approx. 180 min  
Approx. 270 min  
Approx. 360 min  
Approx. 3 min  
Approx. 7 min  
Approx. 15 min  
Approx. 30 min  
Approx. 45 min  
Approx. 60 min  
Approx. 90 min  
Approx. 120 min  
Approx. 240 min  
Approx. 360 min  
Approx. 480 min  
Approx. 10 min  
Approx. 21 min  
Approx. 45 min  
Approx. 90 min  
Approx. 135 min  
Approx. 180 min  
Approx. 270 min  
Approx. 360 min  
Approx. 720 min  
Approx.1080 min  
Approx.1440 min  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
48 GB  
64 GB  
*1  
Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode.  
Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.  
Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 2 or above when recording in HG mode or HE mode.  
Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.  
This is the highest quality mode of this camera.  
*2  
*3  
• This camera uses the VBR recording system. “VBR” stands for Variable Bit Rate, and it refers to a system in  
which the bit rate (volume of data per given time period) varies automatically depending on the subject which is  
being shot. This means that the recording times will be shorter when fast-moving subjects have been recorded.  
• Times displayed include time needed for processing, etc. – actual available recording times will be  
slightly shorter.  
• The camera is capable of continuous recording for a maximum of 12 hours.  
• Recording can be restarted even if it was paused due to shortage of space.  
• Even for the same card, the recording time differs depending on conditions such as the recording format  
and recorded images.  
• Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback screen under the following shooting conditions:  
ā When there are complex patterns in the background  
ā When the camera is moved in large motions or when it is moved very quickly  
ā When a fast-moving subject has been recorded (and especially when HE has been set as the recording mode)  
• When an SD memory card is formatted, the entire data including still images recorded on the card is  
erased and cannot be restored. Save any valuable data on your personal computer before formatting.  
• Please use an SD memory card class of SD speed class 6 or above when using the VFR function.  
Recording cannot be performed with less than SD speed class 6.  
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Basic shooting operations (continued)  
Removing SD Memory Card  
Repairing SD Memory Cards  
Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect  
the battery or DC cord while the SD Memory Card  
access lamp is flashing, as doing so may damage  
the SD Memory Card. In the event that the SD  
Memory Card has been removed while the SD  
Memory Card access lamp was flashing, or that  
the battery or DC cord has been disconnected  
during recording or the recording finalization  
process, a repair verification screen will be  
displayed the next time the power is switched on in  
order to allow errors to be repaired.  
Lift the viewfinder up, and slide the card slot  
1
cover OPEN lever right to open.  
• Ensure that the SD Memory Card access  
lamp is not flashing orange before opening  
the cover.  
Press the center of the SD Memory Card so  
that it pops out slightly, and pull the card  
straight outwards.  
2
SD Memory Card access lamp  
Select YES to begin repairing. When repairing is  
complete, “REPAIR FINISHED” will be displayed, and  
the camera will switch to the recording paused screen.  
Select NO to switch directly to the recording  
paused screen without repairing.  
• Memory cards cannot be repaired with the camera  
if NO is selected, but can still be repaired by using  
*
the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software.  
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or switch off  
the power in the following circumstances. Doing  
so may damage your SD Memory Card.  
1) While the SD Memory Card access lamp is still  
flashing orange after an SD Memory Card has  
been inserted.  
2) While the SD Memory Card access lamp is  
flashing such as during recording or during  
recording finalization.  
• An SD Memory Card on which an error occurred  
can be repaired by using either the camera  
that was used for the shooting, or the AVCCAM  
Restorer contents repair software.  
• A repair confirmation message may be displayed  
after inserting an SD Memory Card which has no  
error, but repair will not be performed even when  
YES or NO is selected.  
• Repair may take up to 20 minutes or so depending  
on the places where the errors occurred on the card.  
• Use a battery with an adequate charge or the AC adaptor.  
• If the repair operation has failed, “SYSTEM  
ERROR TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed.  
In this case, please use the AVCCAM Restorer  
contents repair software.  
Depending on the status of the data, it may not be  
possible to restore all data completely. In this case,  
it will no longer be possible to play back the clips  
that were recorded before the power was turned off.  
• Clips with a total recording time of less than 10  
seconds may not be able to be repaired.  
Protecting SD Memory Cards  
Move the write-protect switch on the SD Memory  
Card to the “LOCK” position to prevent recorded  
contents being accidentally erased from the card.  
Write-protect  
switch  
• Indexes attached during recording cannot be repaired.  
AVCCAM Restorer is included on the supplied  
CD-ROM.  
For details on how to install it, refer to install.txt.  
For details on how to use it, read the operating  
instructions (PDF file).  
*
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The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded  
from the following website.  
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/  
38  
Basic operations of the camera  
Temporarily switching to auto focus  
Manual focusing  
Even if you have switched FOCUS to M (MANUAL)  
the camera will focus automatically while you press  
down PUSH AUTO.  
Focus ring  
MENU  
–
EXEC  
START/  
STOP  
PUSH-ENTER  
+
2
AUDIO MON  
• Auto focus may not work properly if there is  
flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to the  
ambient light. (Page 14 of Vol.2)  
• If the auto focus mode is set with any format  
except 60i, 60P, 50i and 50p, controlling the  
focus will take slightly longer than in the normal  
focus mode.  
MEGA  
O.I.S.  
ON  
OFF  
DISP/  
FUNCTION USER  
1
2
MODECHK  
OFF  
PO.W.ER  
ON CAM  
PB  
MODE  
CH2  
FOCUS  
P
U
S
H
A
U
T
O
A
M
∞
CH1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL  
USER  
L
B
M
H
A
PRST  
PUSH AUTO FOCUS switch  
button  
• Auto focus is not available for some models of  
lens.  
• Auto focus is not available when using the VFR  
function.  
Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to  
control focusing.  
A (AUTO):  
1
Auto focus mode  
M (MANUAL):  
• The focus position display does not move  
linearly.  
Manual focus mode  
Turn the focus ring by hand.  
:
The camera first focuses on infinity, then it  
switches to manual focus.  
The FOCUS switch automatically moves  
back to M (MANUAL) after you move it to  
.
39  
Basic operations of the camera (continued)  
Using focus assist  
Iris adjustments  
OFF  
Assign FA to any of the USER 1 – 3 buttons  
in the menu SW MODE screen.  
1
FOCUS  
PUSH AUTO  
FUNCTION  
A
M
∞
IRIS GAIN  
WHITE BAL  
L
M
H
Press the button assigned FA.  
2
The contours of the image is taken in the red  
outline. Adjust the focus so that the subject to  
focus is surrounded by the red outline.  
IRIS dial  
IRIS button  
Press the IRIS button to switch how to  
adjust the aperture of lens.  
1
AUTO IRIS:  
Adjust the iris automatically.  
MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually.  
Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of  
lens when in the manual iris mode.  
• In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can be  
corrected using this dial.  
2
• Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture  
control in the setup menus, SW MODE screen,  
IRIS DIAL. (Page 54 of Vol.2)  
• Depending on your lens, AUTO IRIS may not  
operate.  
• Depending on your lens, the CLOSE function  
may not work during the IRIS operation.  
• Depending on your lens, for example if you are  
using a mount adaptor, the IRIS dial may not  
operate. Operate the IRIS ring of the lens.  
• See the display on the iris meter for the status  
of the light intensity. For details on the iris  
meter display, see page 47 of Vol. 2.  
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Adjusting the gain  
Light intensity adjustments  
When the display is dark, increase the gain to  
brighten the display.  
Use the ND dial to change the ND Filter used (filter  
to change light intensity).  
1: ND filter is not used.  
MENU  
EXEC  
START/  
STOP  
PUSH-ENTER  
+
2
2: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/4.  
3: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/16.  
4: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64.  
–
AUDIO MON  
MEGA  
O.I.S.  
ON  
OFF  
DISP/  
FUNCTION USER  
1
2
MODECHK  
OFF  
PO.W.ER  
ON CAM  
PB  
MODE  
CH2  
FOCUS  
P
U
S
H
A
U
T
O
A
M
∞
CH1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL  
USER  
L
B
M
H
A
PRST  
ND dial  
GAIN switch  
MENU  
–
EXEC  
START/  
STOP  
PUSH-ENTER  
+
2
AUDIO MON  
Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.  
L:  
1
MEGA  
O.I.S.  
ON  
OFF  
Set here under normal conditions. (The  
default value is ISO400/0 dB)  
M:  
DISP/  
FUNCTION USER  
1
2
MODECHK  
OFF  
PO.W.ER  
ON CAM  
PB  
MODE  
CH2  
FOCUS  
P
U
S
H
A
U
T
O
A
M
∞
CH1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
IRIS GAIN WHITE BAL  
USER  
L
B
M
H
A
PRST  
Increase the gain of the image amplifier.  
(The default value is ISO800/6 dB.)  
H:  
Increase the gain of the image amplifier.  
(The default value is ISO1600/12 dB.)  
Adjusting the white balance  
In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust  
the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If  
the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only  
will the white be reproduced poorly but the color  
tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.  
When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust  
the white balance whenever lighting conditions  
change.  
• You can change the L, M, and H gain values  
using the LOW GAIN, MID GAIN and HIGH  
GAIN on the setting menu SW MODE screen.  
(Page 54 of Vol.2)  
You can save adjustments and reselect them by  
setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.  
You can also use the preset values.  
Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.  
WHITE BAL switch  
AWB button  
41  
Basic operations of the camera (continued)  
White balance adjustments  
Using presets  
Set the shutter speed. (Page 14 of Vol.2)  
Use this feature when you have no time to make  
white balance adjustments.  
1
2
Place a white pattern in a location with the  
same lighting conditions and light source as  
the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole  
screen with white.  
Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the  
subject can be used instead.  
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.  
1
The current white balance value appears.  
• White balance values 3200 K and 5600 K  
are preset in the PRST position.  
Guide to the preset values  
• Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.  
P3.2K (3200 K): halogen light  
P5.6K (5600 K): outdoors  
Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B  
3
(whichever one you want to save the  
adjustment in).  
Press the AWB button.  
The white balance value switches in the  
following order: 3200K, 5600K, VARIABLE.  
2
Press the AWB button.  
4
• Selecting VARIABLE enables the white  
balance to be set to an arbitrary value between  
2.4 K and 9.9 K by moving the FUNCTION  
knob up and down.  
• The VARIABLE white balance value displayed  
is not guaranteed to be an absolute value.  
Please use it as a reference value.  
• Adjustment takes a few seconds.  
(The following messages appear on the  
screen.)  
Message during adjustment  
AWB Ach ACTIVE  
Message after adjustment  
AWB Ach OK  
• The VARIABLE white balance value can be  
checked by pressing the AWB button  
• The value of VARIABLE cannot be changed  
when the AREA function of the FUNCTION  
KNOB is operating and a frame is displayed.  
• An error message appears on the screen  
when white balance adjustment is not  
possible.  
Message when adjustment cannot be  
done  
AWB Ach NG  
• White balance cannot be adjusted if the ATW  
(Auto Tracking White) function is working.  
• Make the necessary adjustments if one of the  
following error messages appears, then try  
adjusting the white balance again.  
Error messages  
Adjustments  
Increase light or increase  
the gain.  
LOW LIGHT  
Reduce light or decrease  
the gain.  
LEVEL OVER  
• If the messages repeatedly appear even after  
trying a number of times, consult your dealer.  
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Black balance adjustments  
Auto Tracking White (ATW)  
In order to reproduce the black accurately, adjust  
the zero level of all three RGB primary colors. If the  
black balance is not adjusted properly, not only will  
the black be reproduced poorly but the color tones  
of the entire screen will also be downgraded.  
It is not normally necessary to adjust the black  
balance. Adjust it when:  
• You use the camera for the first time.  
• You use the camera after not using it for a long  
time.  
Using the ATW function enables the recording  
environment to be automatically analyzed and an  
optimum white balance to be constantly maintained  
during recording.  
You can allocate the ATW feature to one of the  
positions on the WHITE BAL switch (A, B, or  
PRST). Allocate it by going to the setup menus,  
SW MODE screen, ATW. (Page 54 of Vol.2)  
White balance sensor  
• The ambient temperature changes greatly.  
• You change the gain and shutter speed.  
• You switch to the CAM mode from the PB mode.  
• You change the SYSTEM FREQ.  
White balance can be adjusted automatically by  
pressing the AWB button, while black balance can  
be adjusted by holding the button down. Set the  
conditions for white balance adjustment before  
proceeding.  
Message during adjustment  
ABB ACTIVE  
• Depending on the environment, there may be  
some error in the adjustment.  
• Use the procedure described on the previous  
page whenever you need more precise white  
balance.  
Message after adjustment  
ABB END  
• Do not block the white balance sensor when  
using the ATW feature. ATW will not work if  
you do.  
• Black balance can be adjusted by holding  
the AWB button down even when the ATW  
function is in use.  
• You cannot adjust the black balance while you  
are shooting.  
• Black balance adjustment takes around 30  
seconds when the shutter speed is 1/8 or less.  
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Using the setup menus  
Use the setup menus to change the settings to  
suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are  
recording.  
Tilt the Operation lever in the  
to move the yellow cursor to the function  
you wish to set.  
directions  
2
3
MENU  
EXEC  
Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the  
direction) to display the setting items.  
MENU button  
PUSH-ENTER  
Operation  
lever  
Example:  
–
+
Tilt the Operation lever in the  
to move the yellow cursor to the item you  
wish to set.  
directions  
4
5
Example:  
Using the menus  
• The menu items indicated in the gray  
characters cannot be changed its settings.  
When the unit is in other than playback or  
recording mode, press the MENU button.  
The following is displayed on the viewfinder and  
LCD monitor.  
1
Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the  
direction) to set the item.  
CAM mode (Example)  
To change values or other parameters, tilt the  
Operation lever in the  
directions. Select the  
item to be set, and then push the OPERATION  
lever to confirm.  
Example:  
PB mode (Example)  
• Tilt the Operation lever in the direction to  
return to the previous menu.  
44  
Repeat steps 4 - 5 to change any other  
items.  
6
7
Press the MENU button to complete settings  
and return to the normal screen.  
• Tilt the OPERATION lever in the direction,  
or push the OPERATION lever to change the  
set value and return to the previous menu (in  
some cases).  
Repeat steps 2 - 5 to change any other  
settings.  
Press the MENU button to complete settings  
and return to the normal screen.  
Initializing the menu settings  
The menu settings contain both the user file  
settings and the scene file settings. You can  
initialize them separately.  
To initialize the user file (i.e. all the settings  
other than the scene file settings)  
Select INIT in LOAD/SAVE/INIT of the USER FILE  
screen. The current menu settings of user file will  
return to the factory settings.  
To initialize the scene file  
Of the six scene files, select the file you want to  
initialize from the SCENE SELECT item in the  
SCENE FILE screen. Then in the SCENE FILE  
screen, LOAD/SAVE/INIT, select INIT.  
The settings for only the selected scene file are  
returned to the factory settings.  
If you wish to initialize the user file and scene  
files at the same time, the user file and all six  
scene files can be restored to their factory  
default settings by selecting YES for the MENU  
INIT item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.  
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Setup menu structure  
Menu  
SCENE FILE  
(Pages 51 to 53 of Vol.2)  
SCENE SELECT  
OPERATION TYPE  
REC FORMAT  
VFR MODE  
SW MODE  
(Pages 53 to 55 of Vol.2)  
FUNCTION KNOB  
LOW GAIN  
MID GAIN  
HIGH GAIN  
ATW  
FRAME RATE  
SYNCRO SCAN  
DETAIL LEVEL  
V DETAIL LEVEL  
DETAIL CORING  
CHROMA LEVEL  
CHROMA PHASE  
COLOR TEMP Ach  
COLOR TEMP Bch  
MASTER PED  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
DRS  
IRIS DIAL  
USER1 SW  
USER2 SW  
USER3 SW  
WFM  
S/S SW INH  
FACE FRAMING  
RECORDING SETUP  
(Page 56 of Vol.2)  
PREREC MODE  
INTERVAL REC  
RELAY REC  
PH AUDIO MODE  
MIC ALC  
GAMMA  
KNEE  
MATRIX  
SKIN TONE DTL  
B/W MODE  
MIC GAIN1  
MIC GAIN2  
CARD READ  
CARD WRITE  
LOAD/SAVE/INIT  
NAME EDIT  
TC MODE  
TCG  
TC/UB SETUP  
(Page 57 of Vol.2)  
TD PRESET  
UB PRESET  
EXT TC LINK  
AV IN/OUT SETUP  
(Page 58 of Vol.2)  
SDI & HDMI OUT SEL  
SDI OUT  
SDI 24PsF  
SDI EDH  
DOWNCON MODE  
HP MODE  
TEST TONE  
VIDEO SETUP  
AUDIO OUT  
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Menu (continued)  
DISPLAY SETUP  
(Pages 59 to 60 of Vol.2)  
ZEBRA DETECT1  
ZEBRA DETECT2  
Y GET MARKER  
SAFETY ZONE  
CENTER MARKER  
FOCUS BAR  
REC COUNTER  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
IRIS METER  
CARD FUNCTIONS  
(Page 61 of Vol.2)  
CARD FORMAT  
CARD STATUS  
CLIP PROPERTY  
(only PB MENU)  
USER FILE  
CARD READ  
(Page 61 of Vol.2)  
CARD WRITE  
LOAD/SAVE/INT  
DATE/TIME  
DATE FORMAT  
LEVEL METER  
ZOOM & FOCUS  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
LCD SET  
META DATA  
(Page 62 of Vol.2)  
CARD READ  
RECORD  
USER CLIP NAME  
META DATA PROP  
CLIP COUNTER RST  
META INIT SET  
EVF SET  
SELF SHOOT  
EVF MODE  
EVF COLOR  
LENS CHECK  
IR REMOTE  
TALLY LAMP  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Pages 62 to 64 of Vol.2)  
POWER SAVE  
LANGUAGE  
SYSTEM FREQ  
SYSTEM INFO  
LENS INFO  
PLAY SETUP  
(Page 64 of Vol.2)  
PB FORMAT  
REPEAT PLAY  
RESUME PLAY  
SKIP MODE  
MENU INT  
OPERATION TIME  
UPDATE  
LENS UPDATE  
THUMBNAIL  
(Page 65 of Vol.2)  
THUMBNAIL MODE  
INDICATOR  
DATA DISPLAY  
DATA FORMAT  
OPERATION  
(Page 65 of Vol.2)  
DELETE  
INDEX  
CLIP PROTECT  
COPY  
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Specifications  
[General]  
Shutter speed settings  
Preset  
when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz  
60i/60P mode:  
Supply voltage:DC 7.2 V  
(when the battery is used)/  
7.3 V  
1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/2000 seconds  
30P mode:  
(when the AC adaptor is used)  
Power consumption: Recording: 12.4 W  
1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000 seconds  
24P mode:  
1/24, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000 seconds  
when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz  
50i/50P mode:  
indicates safety information.  
Ambient operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Ambient operating humidity  
10% to 80% (no condensation)  
Weight  
1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/2000 seconds  
Approx. 1.3 kg(2.9 lb)  
(Excluding the handle, grip, battery and  
accessories)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
163.4 mm × 195 mm × 290.4 mm  
(6-7/16 inches × 7-11/16 inches × 11-7/16 inches)  
(Including the handle and grip)  
25P mode:  
1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000 seconds  
* Underline indicates when shutter is OFF  
Syncro scan  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz, and  
OPERATION TYPE is VIDEO CAM)  
60i/60P mode:  
[Camera]  
1/60.0 seconds – 1/250.6 seconds  
Pickup devices  
30P mode: 1/30.0 seconds  
24P mode: 1/24.0 seconds  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz, and  
OPERATION TYPE is VIDEO CAM)  
50i/50P mode:  
1/50.0 seconds – 1/250.0 seconds  
25P mode: 1/25.0 seconds to 1/250.0 seconds  
(OPERATION TYPE is FILM CAM)  
10.0 d – 180.0 d – 360.0d  
(0.5d increments, angle display)  
* Underline indicates default  
Slow shutter speed settings  
when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz  
60i/60P mode:  
–
–
1/250.6 seconds  
1/250.6 seconds  
4/3 MOS fixed pickup device  
Single panel (primary color filter)  
Number of pixels  
Effective pixels: 12.4 million approx.  
Single panel (16:9)  
Image size  
Valid image range  
Approx. 17.8 mm (H) × Approx. 10.0 mm (V)  
Lens  
Not included  
Lens mount  
Micro Four Thirds system  
Lens mount  
ND filter  
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 seconds  
30P mode:  
1/4, 1/16, 1/64  
Gain settings  
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 seconds  
24P mode:  
1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 seconds  
when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz  
50i/50P mode:  
-6 - +18dB (3dB increments)  
(VIDEO CAM mode)  
ISO200 – ISO3200  
(FILM CAM mode)  
Color temperature settings  
ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200K, preset 5600K,  
preset VAR, Ach, Bch  
1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 seconds  
25P mode:  
1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 seconds  
* Only when OPERATION TYPE is set to VIDEO  
CAM  
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Normal sensitivity  
VFR recording  
F8.0 normal  
When REC FORMAT is 1080 24p/30p:  
12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/  
36/40/44/48/54/60 frame/sec  
When REC FORMAT is 1080 25p:  
12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/  
34/37/42/45/48/50 frame/sec  
(2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflex, 1080-59.94i)  
Horizontal resolution  
800 TV lines (standard)  
(in the center of the screen)  
[Image/recording/playback]  
Recording Format  
[Image output]  
AVCHD compliant  
SDI output  
Compression formats  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
BNC, 0.8V [p-p], 75 Ω  
HD HDI  
Recording media  
SD Memory Card:  
Up to 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB  
(FAT12, FAT16 format supported)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
1080/60i, 1080/24psF, 720/60p  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)  
1080/50i, 720/50p  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)  
SD SDI  
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
(FAT32 format supported)  
SDXC memory cards:  
480/60i  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)  
576/50i  
48 GB, 64GB (exFAT format supported)  
However, above Class4 is supported in PH  
and HA modes, and above Class6 is supported  
during VFR recording.  
Recording format (Recording mode, resolution)  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)  
PH 1080/59.94i  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)  
HDMI terminal  
HDMI (HDMI TypeA terminal)  
1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)  
1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)  
(VIERA Link not supported)  
VIDEO terminal  
PH 1080/29.97p  
PH 1080/23.98p  
PH 720/59.94p  
PH 720/29.97p  
Pin jack, 1.0 V[p-p], 75 Ω  
480/60i  
PH 720/23.98p  
HA 1080/59.94i  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz)  
576/50i  
HE 1080/59.94i  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz)  
PH 1080/50i  
PH 1080/25p  
PH 720/50p  
PH 720/25p  
[Audio recording playback]  
Recording format  
Dolby Digital/2ch (in HA/HE mode)  
Dolby Digital/2ch, linear PCM digital/2ch switch  
(only in PH mode)  
HA 1080/50i  
HE 1080/50i  
Transmission rate  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz  
PH mode: 21 Mbps approx. (VBR)  
HA mode: 17 Mbps approx. (VBR)  
HE mode: 6 Mbps approx. (VBR)  
Interval recording  
Encoding  
16 bit  
Compressed bit rate  
Dolby Digital  
Start/1 second/10 seconds/30 seconds  
/1min/2min  
PH mode: 384 kbps  
HA, HE mode: 256 kbps  
* Recording mode is fixed to PH 1080/24P  
(when SYSTEM FREQ is 59.94 Hz), PH  
1080/25P(when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz) and  
the maximum shooting time is 24 hours  
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Specifications (continued)  
[Audio input]  
[AC adaptor]  
Built-in microphone  
Stereo microphone  
XLR input  
XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2),  
LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance  
LINE: 0 dBu  
Power Source: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
22 W  
Power Output: 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A  
(Camera-recorder)  
8.4 V DC, 1.3 A (Charge)  
MIC:  
-50 dBu/-60 dBu (menu selectable)  
indicates safety information.  
MIC POWER + 48 V ON/OFF selectable  
Weight  
140 g (0.31 lb)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
103 mm × 36 mm × 62 mm  
(4-1/16 inches × 1-13/32 inches × 2-7/16 inches)  
[AUDIO output]  
AUDIO output  
Output: 600 Ω, 316 mV  
Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2)  
SDI  
2ch (linear PCM)  
HDMI  
2ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)  
Headphone  
3.5mm diameter, stereo mini jack × 1  
Speaker  
Round, 20mm diameter  
[Other terminals]  
Camera remote terminal  
Super mini jack × 1 (2.5 mm diameter) (S/S)  
Mini jack × 1 (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)  
INDEX remote terminal  
Super mini jack × 1 (2.5mm diameter)  
TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal  
VIDEO terminal dual purpose  
IN: 1.0 V – 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ  
OUT: 2.0 V ± 0.5 V [p-p]  
Low impedance  
USB terminal  
Card reader/writer function  
(no copyright protection support)  
Type mini B connector  
(compliant with USB ver. 2.0)  
[Monitor]  
LCD  
3.45 type, wide LCD color monitor  
(920,000 dots approx.)  
Viewfinder wide  
0.45 type LCD color monitor  
(1,220,000 dots equivalent approx.)  
Weight and dimensions are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Memo  
51  
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union  
EU  
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local  
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.  
2010  
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