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- Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 1
Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AJ-PX270 Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. W0214HM6055 -YI ENGLISH VQT5J83A-6(E) - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 2
. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 3
Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AJ-PX270 Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 Support instructions - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 4
Adaptor. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 5
release button Botão de liberação da bateria Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) • For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer. - 5 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 6
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. Battery Charger / AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use. - 6 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 7
this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ffThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent card with the "microP2" logo such as AJ‑P2M032AG memory card (optional) is referred to as a "microP2 memory card". ffP2 memory card and microP2 memory card are - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 8
Macro 48 Error displays about proxy data recordings 87 Focusing (manual focus) 48 Streaming function 89 Focus assist function 49 89 Level gauge function 51 List of system modes and supported streaming output 89 Adjusting the white and black balance 52 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 9
operation overview 109 Preparing for connection 180 Thumbnail screen 109 When using wireless module AJ‑WM30 180 Selecting thumbnails 111 For wireless module other than AJ‑WM30 181 Setting thumbnail screen display 112 For wired LAN 181 Changing thumbnails 113 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 10
Chapter 1 Overview Before using the camera, read this chapter. For accessories, refer to the leaflet supplied with the product. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 11
Chapter 1 Overview - Before using the camera Before using the camera rr When using this product during rain or snow or when at the beach, be careful that water does not get inside the camera recorder. Water causes damage to the camera recorder and memory card. (Repair may be impossible) rr Keep the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 12
image may be burned into the screen. There is no problem with the recorded images. Switch the screen by turning off , visit the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ We do not accept inquiries about the the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ffInstall the required driver into - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 13
stereo microphone (phantom +48V) Battery SD memory card* P2 memory card* microP2 memory card* Part No. Remark AG‑MC200G "Attaching the front microphone" described in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Expanded configuration - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 14
has a low-rate and full HD (1920×1080, 4:2:2, 10-bit) image quality AVC‑LongG 50/AVC‑LongG 25, and is also capable of long time recording with AVC‑LongG 12 (4:2:0, 8-bit). ffIt is compatible with both microP2 memory cards and P2 memory cards. ffIt supports progressive full frame rate shooting in - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 15
Audio pin cable*1 HDMI cable*2 BNC cable (composite/HD SDI/SD SDI)*3 Monitor *1 Cables are optionally with double shielding. For the HDMI cable, using Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. *3 For the BNC wireless LAN and 4G/LTE Attaching the wireless module AJ‑WM30 (optional) to the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 16
Chapter 2 Description of Parts This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 17
. 5 switch (page 55) Select the operation of the zoom. : You can use the motor-driven zoom using the zoom lever. : You can operate the zoom ring manually to adjust the angle of view. 6 switch (page 74) This is the spring switch to check the status of - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 18
can set the function to assign to in the main menu → [AUTO SW]. : Adjust automatically. (Auto mode) : Adjust manually. (Manual mode) 14 button Select the microP2 memory card slot for the target of recording. This button can be used as the USER button (USER7). (page 39 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 19
Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ - microphone. 11 terminal (page 105) This is the output terminal for HD/SD SDI signals. 12 terminal (page 97) This is the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 20
the bottom of the button. 18 terminal (sub-host) (page 180) This is the terminal for the wireless LAN. Mount the wireless module AJ‑WM30 (optional). - 20 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 21
card 1 access LED (page 35) Indicate the access status of recording and playback of the card inserted in the microP2 memory card slot 1. 13 microP2 memory card slot 1 (page 34) 14 microP2 memory card 2 access LED (page 35) Indicate the access status of recording and playback of the card inserted in - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 22
Chapter 2 Description of Parts - Front side, rear side 22 terminal (page 181) Connect the LAN cable. 23 terminal (page 27) This is the input terminal for the external power supply. Connect the supplied AC adaptor. - 22 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 23
Top side Chapter 2 Description of Parts - Top side 1 23 4 56 689 10 7 13 14 15 16 22 11 23 12 24 17 19 21 18 20 1 Light shoe Attach the video light. 2 Recording button (handle side) (page 45) Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. This includes hold - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 24
Chapter 2 Description of Parts - Top side 14 button This works when the thumbnail screen is displayed. Press this button to stop playback. Press this button when you stop interval recording or one-shot recording, or when you end combining to the clip of one-clip recording. 15 button This - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 25
Chapter 3 Preparation Before you use the camera, mount the battery following the procedures in this chapter. The mounting of accessories is also described in this chapter. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 26
Chapter 3 Preparation - Power supply Power supply A battery or AC adaptor can be used as the power supply. Charging the battery The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Fully charge the battery in the battery charger before using the battery. It is recommended that you have one extra - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 27
lock release button. Make sure that the LCD monitor has gone off. 2 Lift up and remove the battery while holding down the battery release button. Support the battery with your hand so that it does not fall down. Using the AC adaptor Attaching To the power outlet (1) (2) terminal - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 28
Chapter 3 Preparation - Power supply 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the terminal. Removing 1 Turn the power switch to while holding down the lock release button. Make sure that the LCD monitor has gone off. 2 Remove the AC adaptor from the terminal. @@NOTE tt When not - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 29
Chapter 3 Preparation - Attaching and adjusting accessories Attaching and adjusting accessories Adjusting the grip strap Adjust the grip strap so that it fits the size of your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length of the strap. 2 Replace the cover. Attach the cover firmly. Attaching the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 30
Attaching Chapter 3 Preparation - Attaching and adjusting accessories Center of camera The side with the index of the lens hood 1 Align the index of the lens hood with the center of the camera body and attach. Position the lens hood so that the side with the index of the lens hood is facing - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 31
Chapter 3 Preparation - Attaching and adjusting accessories Attaching the front microphone Microphones such as a super-directional microphone AG‑MC200G (optional) can be attached. Screws for tapped hole protection are attached on the camera body. Remove those screws when you attach the microphone - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 32
Chapter 3 Preparation - Turning on/off the power Turning on/off the power Lock release button Power switch How to turn on the power 1 Align the power switch to while holding down the lock release button. The LCD monitor lights up. How to turn off the power 1 Align the power switch to - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 33
Chapter 3 Preparation - Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The value of the time is recorded to content (clips) and affects the thumbnail playback order. Before recording, be sure to check and set the date and time zone. 1 Press the button - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 34
(AJ‑P2AD1G) attached cannot be inserted into the P2 memory card slot on the camera. tt If SDHC/SDXC memory cards other than microP2 memory cards are used on the microP2 memory card slot, operation is not guaranteed. tt If a microP2 memory card is inserted slowly, [FORMAT ERROR!] or [NOT SUPPORTED - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 35
2 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Remove the card. ffmicroP2 memory cards - Press in the microP2 card further into the camera and let go. - The microP2 memory card is released from the card slot, and the microP2 memory card can be removed. ffP2 memory cards - Lift the eject button (Fig. 1), and press - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 36
). P2 card recording time rr P2 cards supported on the camera Optional P2 memory cards and microP2 memory cards with a capacity of 4 GB to 64 GB can be used with the camera. @@NOTE tt AJ‑P2C002SG (2 GB) cards cannot be used. tt When AVC‑Intra 200 and AVC‑Intra 100 in 1080/59.94P or - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 37
AVC‑Intra 100 (1080P) AVC‑Intra 100 (1080i) DVCPRO HD AVC‑LongG 50 AVC‑Intra 50 DVCPRO50 AVC‑LongG 25 DVCPRO DV AVC‑LongG 12 Continuous recording time Approx. 3 min Approx. 5 min Approx. 10 min Approx. 20 min Approx. 40 min CPS (Content Protection System) The microP2 memory card supports manual - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 38
the special "P2 Viewer Plus" software. For details on downloading P2 Viewer Plus and the operating environment, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ tt Follow the steps below to use general IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 39
out the entire image as white. Switches the auto iris setting function to enabled/disabled. Assigns the function for switching the auto iris and manual iris. Assigns the function for displaying the luminance level of the image at the position indicated by the square marker displayed near the center - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 40
select the recording target slot between the P2 memory card slot and microP2 memory card slot. This setting is linked to the setting value in to the setting value in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [REC DURING UPLOAD]. Assigns the function to display the upload list of the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 41
Chapter 3 Preparation - Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor of this camera is a 3.5 type. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Open the LCD - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 42
Chapter 3 Preparation - Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder The viewfinder of this camera is a 0.5 type organic EL. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions. Using the viewfinder When it is difficult to - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 43
Chapter 3 Preparation - Tally lamp Tally lamp If set to anything other than [OFF] in the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] → [TALLY LAMP], you can make up the tally lamp light while photographing. Also, the tally lamp will flash when the following situations occur: ffWhen the remaining capacity of the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 44
Chapter 4 Shooting This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 45
the white balance adjustment function, etc. ffAudio input settings for audio recording. ffAdjusting audio recording level 2 Select shooting mode with the switch. : auto mode ff[A] is displayed at the upper part of the viewfinder and LCD monitor. ffFocus, iris, gain, shutter, and - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 46
AVC‑G50/24PN] [AVC‑G25/24PN] [AVC‑G12/24PN] [AVC‑I200/60i] [AVC‑I100/60i] [AVC‑I50/60i] [AVC‑G50/60i] [AVC‑G25/60i] [AVC‑G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD/60i] [AVC‑I100/50P] [AVC‑G25/50P] [AVC‑G12/50P] [AVC‑I200/25PN] [AVC‑I100/25PN] [AVC‑G50/25PN] [AVC‑G25/25PN] [AVC‑G12/25PN] [AVC‑I200/50i] [AVC‑I100/50i] [AVC - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 47
procedures Setting [REC FORMAT] [AVC‑I200/60P] [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑I50/60P] [AVC‑G50/60P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑G12/60P] [DVCPRO HD/60P] [AVC‑I100/30PN] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑I200/50P] [AVC‑I100/50P] [AVC‑I50/50P] [AVC‑G50/50P] [AVC‑G25/50P] [AVC‑G12/50P] [DVCPRO HD/50P] [AVC‑I100/25PN] [CAMERA MODE - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 48
does not function. Super gain When shooting in dark locations, you can set super gain regardless of whether the camera is in auto mode or manual mode. Select [24dB], [30dB], [36dB], or [ALL] in the main menu → [SW MODE] → [SUPER GAIN]. You can switch to the selected gain by pressing a USER - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 49
focus assist mode By setting [ON] in the main menu → [SW MODE] → [MF ASSIST], you can switch from manual focus mode to manual focus assist mode. ffCompared to manual focus mode, you can adjust the focus (course adjustment) by rotating the focus ring approximately a half-turn. ffAfter adjusting with - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 50
Chapter 4 Shooting - Adjustable settings when shooting Focus bar display [FOCUS BAR] The focus bar can be displayed when [ON] is set in the main menu → [DISPLAY SETUP] → [FOCUS BAR]. The degree of focus is indicated by the length of the bar. ffWhite bar: Focus bar display ffGreen line: Peak display - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 51
Chapter 4 Shooting - Adjustable settings when shooting Level gauge function A level gauge that indicates the horizontal and vertical inclinations of the camera recorder can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Horizontal direction Example) When correcting the inclination towards the left Vertical - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 52
lighting conditions change. Follow the steps below to adjust the white balance automatically. rr When storing in of the switch 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (page 45) 2 Set the switch. Normally, set this to 0 dB. If it is too dark, set the gain to an - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 53
filter. Increase the amount of light or increase gain. Decrease the amount of light or decrease gain. Select the appropriate filter or light source. Manual setting of color temperature The color temperature of white balance can be adjusted by the setting menu. 1 Press the button to select - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 54
Chapter 4 Shooting - Adjusting the white and black balance rr Messages displayed in the viewfinder and LCD monitor During adjustment Status Adjustment completed [ABB ACTIVE] [ABB OK] Message Remark ffThe adjusted value is automatically stored in memory. @@NOTE tt During black balance - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 55
with the switch and the HANDLE ZOOM switch. Setting the switch Switch the switch to set the zoom operation. : You can operate the zoom ring manually to adjust the angle of view. : You can use the motor-driven zoom using the zoom lever. Adjusting the zoom position - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 56
. It effectively softens or sharpens images, but in some cases, the whole image may become rough due to emphasized noise and edges. To avoid such problems, it is necessary not to add this effect on parts where emphasizing is not needed and keep the details of the parts. rr General settings - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 57
Chapter 4 Shooting - Adjusting image quality RB gain control function This function makes settings to add or reduce intensity of red and blue colors according to the position of the switch. The function works when the switch is at the position or when automatic white balance is - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 58
Chapter 4 Shooting - Adjusting image quality Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 15 phases in a image. It can be set to individual color hue. Yl-R-R R Yl-R Yl-Yl-R R-R-Mg R-Mg Yl Mg G-Yl [(PHASE)] Mg-B [(SAT)] G B Cy-G - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 59
settings Configure the settings in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [KNEE SETTING]. [KNEE MODE]: Sets the operation mode of knee function ([AUTO]/[MANUAL]/[OFF]). ffWhen [AUTO] is selected in [KNEE SETTING] [A.KNEE RESPONSE]: Sets the speed of response. Smaller values make the response faster. ffWhen - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 60
Chapter 4 Shooting - Setting the electronic shutter Setting the electronic shutter Shutter mode The shutter modes available on the electronic shutter of the camera and selectable shutter speeds are as follows. Using a fixed shutter speed ffTo remove flicker caused by lighting ffTo shoot fast-moving - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 61
Chapter 4 Shooting - Flash band compensation (FBC) function Flash band compensation (FBC) function The camera is equipped with a function for compensating and reducing band-like interference (called "flash band") that occurs due to the MOS pickup device when shooting in environments where flash - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 62
the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] → [LINE&FREQ]. 2 Set either one of [AVC‑I100/30PN] and [AVC‑I100/24PN] ([AVC‑I100/25PN]) in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC FORMAT]. 3 Set shutter speed is set to less than 1/12. They must be operated manually. tt When the frame rate is set to [9fps] or lower, - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 63
when the frame rate is set to [9fps] or lower, or when the shutter speed is set to lower than 1/12. They must be operated manually. - 63 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 64
adjusting recording levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD). You can "System modes and recording functions" (page 76). [AVC‑I100] [AVC‑I50] [AVC‑I200] [AVC‑G50] [AVC‑G25] [AVC‑G12] [DVCPRO HD] [DVCPRO50] [DVCPRO] [DV] Format Number of - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 65
high-speed zoom operation. In this case, adjust the recording level manually. Manual adjustment rr Setting audio channels 1/2 1 Set the / switch Select to match to the Panasonic AJ series camera recorder for broadcasting. [12dB]: Select to match to the Panasonic AG‑HPX170 series camera - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 66
Chapter 4 Shooting - Getting position information using the GPS Getting position information using the GPS The GPS is built-in the camera. You can record the position information using GPS to clips as clip metadata. Information from GPS (latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time) can be viewed on - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 67
setting the menu. Pre-recording This function enables recording of video and audio from a fixed amount of time (approx. 3 seconds during HD recording, and approx. 7 seconds during SD recording) before recording is actually started. Operation to start recording Operation to stop recording (Time - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 68
is continuously performed, the recording operation may be slower. Loop recording ffThis function successively records to two microP2 memory cards inserted in the microP2 card slots. You cannot combine microP2 cards and P2 cards. ffWhen there is no more free space on the card, recording returns to - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 69
Chapter 4 Shooting - Special recording functions One-clip recording You can record a single recording (from start to stop of recording) not as one clip but as a clip integrating several recordings. Record start Record start Record start First recording Second recording Nth recording Record - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 70
. ffRefer to the support desk at the following website for the latest information on software whose operability has been confirmed. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Simultaneous recording This function records the same image onto two microP2 memory cards when the two microP2 memory cards are inserted - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 71
free run. tt The settings in the main menu → [OUTPUT SEL] → [HD SDI REMOTE] is disabled. Controlling of recording operation of external devices (such as a on three or more cards (hot swap recording). Note, however, microP2 memory card recognition might slow down depending on the timing (immediately - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 72
functions @@NOTE tt You can perform hot swap recording only in the microP2 memory card slot. tt Change slots while recording is on stand-by. You cannot change slots during recording. tt Hot swap playback is not supported. Recording check function ffAfter recording ends, press the button - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 73
Chapter 4 Shooting - Convenient shooting functions Convenient shooting functions Low angle shooting When shooting at low angles, releasing the hold cover on the REC button on the handle from the position will allow shooting with the REC button on the handle. ffTo prevent accidental - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 74
on the screen. [SQUEEZE]: Camera images are compressed in the horizontal direction when recording. Replaying recorded images on a TV monitor that supports a wide screen will convert the images to an aspect ratio of 16:9. Image stabilization function The image stabilizer function will reduce the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 75
Chapter 4 Shooting - Convenient shooting functions tt Date and time is recorded at the lower right of the video. It is different from the position of the date and time displayed in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. Deleting last clip function You can delete the last clip you shot. Press the USER - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 76
AVC‑G50/25PN] - [AVC‑G25/50P] - [AVC‑G25/25PN] - [AVC‑G12/50P] - [AVC‑G12/25PN] - [AVC‑I200/60i] - [AVC‑I100/60i] - [AVC‑I50/60i] - [AVC‑G50/60i] - [AVC‑G25/60i] - [AVC‑G12/60i] - [DVCPRO HD/60i] - [AVC‑I200/50i] - [AVC‑I100/50i] - [AVC‑I50/50i] - [AVC‑G50/50i] - [AVC - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 77
24PN] - [AVC‑I200/60P] - [AVC‑I100/60P] - [AVC‑I100/30PN] - [AVC‑I100/24PN] - [AVC‑I50/60P] - [AVC‑G50/60P] - [AVC‑G25/60P] - [AVC‑G12/60P] - [DVCPRO HD/60P] - [AVC‑I200/50P] - [AVC‑I100/50P] - [AVC‑I100/25PN] - [AVC‑I50/50P] - [AVC‑G50/50P] - [AVC‑G25/50P] - [AVC‑G12 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 78
/60i] - [AVC‑G50/60i] - [AVC‑G25/60i] - [AVC‑G12/60i] - [DVCPRO HD/60i] - [AVC‑I200/50i] - [AVC‑I100/50i] - [AVC‑I50/50i] - [AVC‑G50/50i] - [AVC‑G25/50i] - [AVC‑G12/50i] - [DVCPRO HD/50i] - [AVC‑I200/24PN] - [AVC‑I100/24PN] - [AVC‑G50/24PN] - [AVC‑G25/24PN] - [AVC‑G12 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 79
AVC‑G50/25PN] - [AVC‑G25/50P] - [AVC‑G25/25PN] - [AVC‑G12/50P] - [AVC‑G12/25PN] - [AVC‑I200/60i] - [AVC‑I100/60i] - [AVC‑I50/60i] - [AVC‑G50/60i] - [AVC‑G25/60i] - [AVC‑G12/60i] - [DVCPRO HD/60i] - [AVC‑I200/50i] - [AVC‑I100/50i] - [AVC‑I50/50i] - [AVC‑G50/50i] - [AVC - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 80
AVC‑G50/25PN] - [AVC‑G25/50P] - [AVC‑G25/25PN] - [AVC‑G12/50P] - [AVC‑G12/25PN] - [AVC‑I200/60i] - [AVC‑I100/60i] - [AVC‑I50/60i] - [AVC‑G50/60i] - [AVC‑G25/60i] - [AVC‑G12/60i] - [DVCPRO HD/60i] - [AVC‑I200/50i] - [AVC‑I100/50i] - [AVC‑I50/50i] - [AVC‑G50/50i] - [AVC - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 81
FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [AVC‑I200/60P] [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑I100/30PN] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑I50/60P] [AVC‑G50/60P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑G12/60P] [DVCPRO HD/60P] [AVC‑I200/50P] [AVC‑I100/50P] [AVC‑I100/25PN] [AVC‑I50/50P] [AVC‑G50/50P] [AVC‑G25/50P] [AVC‑G12/50P] [DVCPRO HD/50P] [DVCPRO50/60i] [DVCPRO - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 82
[3G‑SDI OUT] [DOWNCON MODE] Item Description of settings Selects output signals from the terminal and terminal. Selects the 3G‑HD SDI signal type output from the terminal from [LEVEL‑A] and [LEVEL‑B] at 1080P. Selects the mode of the down converter output signal from - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 83
‑59.94P] [AVC‑I200/50i] [AVC‑I100/50i] [AVC‑I50/50i] [AVC‑G50/50i] [AVC‑G25/50i] [AVC‑G12/50i] [DVCPRO HD/50i] [AVC‑I200/24PN] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑G50/24PN] [AVC‑G25/24PN] [AVC‑G12/24PN] [AVC‑I200/60P] [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑I50/60P] [AVC‑G50/60P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑G12/60P] [AVC‑I100/30PN] Disabled - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 84
Chapter 4 Shooting - Multi formats [LINE&FREQ] [480‑59.94i] [576‑50i] [REC FORMAT] [DVCPRO50/60i] [DVCPRO/60i] [DV/60i] [DVCPRO50/50i] [DVCPRO/50i] [DV/50i] Setting [CAMERA MODE] [60i] [30P] [50i] [25P] *1 In 30P: 30PN Native audio can be recorded. *2 In 30P: 4ch available *3 In 24P: 24PN Native - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 85
codec recording Recording in different formats for main recording and sub recording can be performed on the camera. For sub recording, you can select HD proxy in AVC‑LongG 6 format with 1920×1080 resolution or one of three SD proxies with different resolution. The file format is MOV that is suitable - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 86
] rr Audio Codec H.264 Baseline Profile Frame rate 30 fps/25 fps Recording mode [AVC-G6 2CH MOV] [SHQ 2CH MOV] [HQ 2CH MOV] [LOW 2CH MOV] Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ When - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 87
of P2 Viewer Plus may not be able to check the data. For information on P2 Viewer Plus, visit the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ @@NOTE tt Clips with proxy data recorded with the camera are handled as unknown clips by some P2 devices. (unknown clip indicator) is displayed - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 88
Error displays (viewfinder screen) [SD 0 min] [SD END] [SD WR ERR] [SD --min] or [SD WP] Chapter 4 Shooting - Dual codec recording Behavior and cause Action to take Recording of the materials and proxy data will continue. ffThe remaining SD memory card capacity is getting low. (approximately - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 89
modes and streaming modes on this camera. ff"l" are supported, and "-" are not supported. [LINE&FREQ] [1080‑59.94i] [SYSTEM MODE] [REC FORMAT] [AVC‑I100/60i] [AVC‑I50/60i] [AVC‑G50/60i] [AVC‑G25/60i] [STREAMING MODE] HD streaming [AVC‑G6], [AVC-G (QoS)] l SD streaming [HQ], [LOW], [SHQ (QoS - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 90
] [720‑50P] [SYSTEM MODE] [REC FORMAT] [AVC‑I100/50i] [AVC‑I50/50i] [AVC‑G50/50i] [AVC‑G25/50i] [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑I50/60P] [AVC‑G50/60P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑I100/50P] [AVC‑I50/50P] [AVC‑G50/50P] [AVC‑G25/50P] [STREAMING MODE] HD streaming [AVC‑G6], [AVC-G (QoS)] l SD streaming [HQ], [LOW], [SHQ - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 91
Handling setting data Chapter 4 Shooting - Handling setting data Setting data file configuration Scene files with [F1:] to [F6:] can be saved on the camera according to the settings in the main menu → [SCENE FILE]. Scene file data ([F1:] to [F6:]) can be saved as a file, and up to eight files can - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 92
Inserting SD memory cards Chapter 4 Shooting - Handling setting data Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Open the slot cover. (Fig. 1) 2 Insert the SD memory card into the SD memory card slot with the label side of the card upward, and close the slot cover. (Fig. 2) @@NOTE tt The SD memory card must be inserted - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 93
Chapter 4 Shooting - Handling setting data 2 Select [YES] in the confirmation screen and press the control stick (or dial button). (Fig. 1) Not to format the memory card, select [NO] and press the control stick (or dial button). 3 When the completion message is - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 94
Chapter 4 Shooting - Handling setting data Saving scene file setting data to the camera memory Fig. 1 1 Select the file to be saved in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [FILE SELECT] and press the control stick (or dial button). 2 Select [SAVE] in the main menu → [SCENE FILE] → [LOAD/ - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 95
Chapter 4 Shooting - Handling setting data How to restore the scene file or menu setting status to the factory settings All the scene files and menu settings of the camera can be collectively restored to the factory settings. 1 Select [MENU INITIALIZE] in the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] and press - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 96
signals from the terminal. Generator-locking to the reference signal supplied from the terminal The HD-Y signal or a composite signal matching the system frame frequency is supplied to the terminal. To enable the reference signal - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 97
] [AVC‑I200/30PN] [AVC‑G50/30PN] [AVC‑G25/30PN] [AVC‑G12/30PN] [AVC‑I100/30PN] [1080‑59.94P] - [AVC‑I200/24PN] [AVC‑G50/24PN] [AVC‑G25/24PN] [AVC‑G12/24PN] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑I200/60i] [AVC‑I100/60i] [1080‑59.94i] [AVC‑I50/60i] [AVC‑G50/60i] - [AVC‑G25/60i] [AVC‑G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 98
[1080‑23.98PsF] [AVC‑G50/24PN] [AVC‑G25/24PN] - - [AVC‑G12/24PN] [AVC‑I200/60P] [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑I100/30PN] [AVC‑I50/60P] [AVC‑G50/60P] - - [720‑59.94P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑G12/60P] [DVCPRO HD/60P] [AVC‑I100/24PN] - - [AVC‑I200/50P] [AVC‑I100/50P] [AVC‑I100/25PN] [AVC‑I50/50P - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 99
AVC‑I200/50i] [AVC‑I100/50i] [AVC‑I50/50i] [AVC‑G50/50i] [AVC‑G25/50i] [AVC‑G12/50i] [DVCPRO HD/50i] [AVC‑I200/24PN] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑G50/24PN] [AVC‑G25/24PN] [AVC‑G12/24PN] [AVC‑I200/60P] [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑I100/30PN] [AVC‑I50/60P] [AVC‑G50/60P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑G12/60P] [DVCPRO HD/60P] [AVC - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 100
HD/50i] [AVC‑I200/24PN] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑G50/24PN] [AVC‑G25/24PN] [AVC‑G12/24PN] [AVC‑I200/60P] [AVC‑I100/60P] [AVC‑I100/30PN] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑I50/60P] [AVC‑G50/60P] [AVC‑G25/60P] [AVC‑G12/60P] [DVCPRO HD/60P] [AVC‑I200/50P] [AVC‑I100/50P] [AVC‑I100/25PN] [AVC‑I50/50P] [AVC‑G50/50P] [AVC - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 101
] [AVC‑G12/60P] [AVC‑I200/30PN] [AVC‑G50/30PN] [AVC‑G25/30PN] [AVC‑G12/30PN] [AVC‑I100/30PN] - [AVC‑I200/24PN] [AVC‑G50/24PN] [AVC‑G25/24PN] [AVC‑G12/24PN] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑I200/60i] [AVC‑I100/60i] [AVC‑I50/60i] [AVC‑G50/60i] - [AVC‑G25/60i] [AVC‑G12/60i] [DVCPRO HD/60i] - [AVC‑I100 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 102
Chapter 4 Shooting - Setting the time data User bits settings Sets the user bits to be recorded in the sub code area in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [UBG MODE]. [USER] Item [TIME] [DATE] [EXT] [TCG] [FRAME RATE] [REGEN] Description Records internal user values. You can set the user - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 103
Chapter 4 Shooting - Setting the time data Verification information on the right-hand six digits Fixed values Sequence No. 24P: 0-4 Other than above: F-fixed Media management information ɾ U pdated frame flags and valid frame flags ɾ REC mark Camera image mode Example)ɾ60iɿ600 ɾ60Pɿ608 ɾ30P - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 104
, set the switch to and select [FREE RUN] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [TCG]. tt You can input Y reference signals of HD and composite video signals as reference videos signals. tt When the system mode is 480i (576i) (SD), 1080P, and 720P, input the composite video signal - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 105
camera by matching the camera images or the replayed images. terminal or terminal VIDEO IN terminal SDI IN terminal HD SDI IN terminal VTR, etc. TC IN terminal terminal 1 Set [VIDEO OUT] in the main menu → [OUTPUT SEL] → [TC OUTPUT REF]. 2 Set - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 106
usage conditions Camera settings Genlock input and camera output phase Image and standard signals supplied externally Genlock input [GL PHASE] SDI output (HD) Video output and SDI output (SD) Time code output SDI VIDEO SD (480i/576i) Disabled None l l Setting and displaying the counter If - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 107
Chapter 5 Playback Data including additional information such as images, audio, text memo, and metadata that are created from one shooting are saved as a clip. You can play back and edit clips with the camera. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 108
Basic procedures Chapter 5 Playback - Basic procedures Preparation 1 Connect the battery or AC adaptor. (page 26) 2 Set the power switch to . (page 32) 3 Open the LCD monitor. Playback ab c a: button b: button c: Control stick 1 Press the button. The thumbnail - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 109
on the P2 card has been exceeded. ff[DIR ENTRY NG] The directory structure on the P2 card is not supported. ff[AUTH NG CARD] Indicates that the card is a microP2 memory card which cannot authenticate a CPS password. Displayed in gray when a storage device is not connected. Displayed in white when - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 110
. Displayed in white when the wireless LAN is not connected. Displayed in yellow while the wireless LAN is active. Displayed in red when there is a problem with the connection status of wireless LAN. Displayed in gray when the 4G/LTE USB modem is not activated properly. Displayed in white when the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 111
for the edit copied clip. 16 Wide clip indicator Displayed for clips recorded with the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, it does not accompany clips in HD format. 17 Incomplete clip indicator Displayed when clips are saved across multiple P2 cards and either of the P2 cards is not inserted in a card - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 112
Chapter 5 Playback - Thumbnail operations Setting thumbnail screen display You can customize the thumbnail screen according to usage. Setting example for thumbnail screen ([INDICATOR]) 1 Select [THUMBNAIL SETUP] in the main menu → [CLIP]. The thumbnail setting items ([INDICATOR], [DATA DISPLAY], [ - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 113
Chapter 5 Playback - Thumbnail operations 2 Select [PROPERTY DISP.] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [THUMBNAIL SETUP]. 3 Press the control stick to enter the item menu. (Fig. 2) The selected item has a check mark on it. 4 Press the control stick. Pressing the control stick will check unchecked items, - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 114
thumbnail screen. @@NOTE tt Pressing the REC button while the text memo screen is displayed does not start recording. tt For clips in AVC‑Intra and AVC‑LongG formats with different settings (different system frequencies) in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE], the thumbnail of the text position may not be - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 115
Chapter 5 Playback - Thumbnail operations 2 Move the cursor over the text memo to be copied and press the control stick. You can select multiple text memos. 3 Select [COPY] in the main menu → [CLIP]. 4 Select the copy target slot using the control stick and select [YES]. ffCopying starts. ffThe - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 116
be written to SD memory cards using a computer. Download and install the latest version of P2 Viewer Plus from the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ For details on SD memory cards to be used, refer to "Cautions when using SD memory cards" (page 19). @@NOTE tt Files which were - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 117
Chapter 5 Playback - Thumbnail operations Loading clip metadata (metadata upload) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Insert the SD memory card that contains the clip metadata (metadata upload file). 2 Select [LOAD] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [REC META DATA] and press the control stick. The metadata name - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 118
to select the encrypted format [CPS(ENCRYPT)] or normal format [NORMAL] is displayed when selecting a slot. When the encrypted format is selected, the microP2 memory card is encrypted. Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted in the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 119
Chapter 5 Playback - Thumbnail operations ffSelect [SD CARD] and press the control stick. ffSelect [EXIT] when you do not wish to format the card. 2 Select [YES] using the control stick. The SD memory card is formatted. @@NOTE tt SD memory cards can also be formatted in the main menu → [CARD - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 120
Modifying recorded clip metadata Chapter 5 Playback - Thumbnail operations Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1 Display the metadata details window for the clip to be modified on the clip properties screen. 2 Place the cursor on the item to be modified using the control stick. (Fig. 1) The items of the metadata with - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 121
may also appear, depending on the card status. [FORMAT ERROR!] [NOT SUPPORTED!] [NO CARD] [AUTH NG CARD] An unformatted P2 card is card is inserted. No P2 card is inserted. Indicates that the card is a microP2 memory card which cannot authenticate a CPS password. Use the control stick to place - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 122
is deleted. @@NOTE tt When the CPS password is deleted, automatic authentication of the encrypted microP2 memory card and encryption format function are disabled. Manual CPS authentication An encrypted microP2 memory card is authenticated on the camera automatically, and can be used only if the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 123
set manually is disabled. tt Visit the following website for conditions where manual authentication is valid. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ tt The encrypted microP2 memory the SD/SDHC/SDXC standard. ff[SUPPORTED]: Complies with SD/SDHC/SDXC standards ff[NOT SUPPORTED]: Does not comply with SD/SDHC/ - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 124
Chapter 6 Menu Operations This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 125
Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Setting menu structure Setting menu structure Menu types and how to open them Menu type [USER MENU] Main menu [OPTION MENU] Use In the main menu → [USER MENU SEL], you can select the desired items and pages and register to [USER MENU]. You can select them depending on - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 126
Setting menu display Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Setting menu display Setting menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details. The menu is divided into the main menu, submenu, and setting item menu. Set data are - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 127
Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Setting menu display ffThe confirmation screen is displayed depending on the menu item. Press the control stick upward/downward/to the left/to the right to select the operation, and then press the control stick. A checkmark is placed in front of the set item. ffIn some - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 128
Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Setting menu display Initializing user file and all scene files simultaneously 1 Select the main menu → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] → [MENU INITIALIZE]. 2 Select [YES]. - 128 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 129
Menu list Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Menu list [SCENE FILE] Configure the settings regarding scene files. This menu is used to set fine image quality settings of the camera images, select scene files, and read/write scene file data to the internal memory. These menu items cannot be set when the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 130
Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Menu list Item [SKIN TONE DTL A] [SKIN TONE DTL B] [SKIN TONE DTL C] [SKIN TONE ZEBRA] [SKIN TONE DTL SETTING] [DETECT TABLE] [SKIN TONE GET] [SKIN DTL EFFECT] [I CENTER] [I WIDTH] [Q WIDTH] [Q PHASE] [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] [R GAIN AWB PRE] [B GAIN AWB PRE - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 131
[COLOR TEMP Ach SETTING] Item [COLOR TEMP] [R Gain] [B Gain] [G AXIS] [COLOR TEMP Bch SETTING] [COLOR TEMP] [R Gain] [B Gain] [G AXIS] [CHROMA LEVEL] [CHROMA PHASE] [MATRIX] [MATRIX SETTING] [MATRIX R‑G] [MATRIX R‑B] [MATRIX G‑R] [MATRIX G‑B] [MATRIX B‑R] [MATRIX B‑G] [COLOR - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 132
Item [R‑R‑Mg (SAT)] [R‑R‑Mg (PHASE)] [R‑Mg (SAT)] [R‑Mg (PHASE)] [Mg (SAT)] [Mg (PHASE)] [Mg‑B (SAT)] [Mg‑B (PHASE)] [B (SAT)] [B (PHASE)] [B‑Cy (SAT)] [B‑Cy (PHASE)] [Cy (SAT)] [Cy (PHASE)] [Cy‑G (SAT)] [Cy‑G (PHASE)] [G (SAT)] [G (PHASE)] [G‑Yl (SAT)] [G‑Yl (PHASE)] [Yl (SAT)] [Yl (PHASE)] [Yl‑Yl - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 133
for film. [VIDEO‑REC]: The cine gamma feature for video. ffFactory setting: [HD] When [FILM‑REC] or [VIDEO‑REC] is selected as the gamma mode, to About 40% ffFactory setting: [1] Sets the knee operation mode. [AUTO], [MANUAL], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [AUTO] Sets the auto knee response speed. The - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 134
AVC‑I100/30PN], [AVC‑I100/24PN], [AVC‑I100/25PN], [AVC‑I50/60P], [AVC‑I50/60i], [AVC‑I50/50P], [AVC‑I50/50i], [AVC‑G50/60P], [AVC‑G50/60i], [AVC‑G50/50P], [AVC‑G50/50i], [AVC‑G25/60P], [AVC‑G25/60i], [AVC‑G25/50P], [AVC‑G25/50i], [AVC‑G12/60P], [AVC‑G12/60i], [AVC‑G12/50P], [AVC‑G12/50i], [DVCPRO HD - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 135
[SCAN REVERSE] Item [SETUP] [SHOOTING MODE] Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Menu list Description of settings Enables/disables the scan reverse shooting function for vertical/horizontal inversion of images. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [OFF] Sets the setup level of 480i video signals. [0%], [7.5%A] - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 136
]: Performs automatic focusing while pressing the button. ffFactory setting: [TURBO] Sets whether to adjust the last focus automatically when in the manual focus mode. [ON]: Adjusts the last focus automatically. [OFF]: Does not adjust the focus automatically. ffFactory setting: [OFF] If the image - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 137
Item [FOCUS ASSIST MODE] [MACRO] [MACRO MODE] [A.IRIS SPEED] [A.IRIS WINDOW] [AREA MODE] [WFM MODE] [ZEBRA] [ZEBRA MODE] [BARS TYPE] [FRONT REC] [ZOOM/FOCUS] Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Menu list Description of settings Sets the operation mode of the focus assist function. [EXPAND]: Expands the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 138
[ONE FILE]: The clip is recorded in one file in the AVC‑LongG format to a microP2 memory card (exceeding 32 GB). [SPLIT]: The clip is split every in one file, it cannot be copied to a P2 memory card or 32 GB microP2 memory card, or copied or exported to storage. When [ONE FILE] is selected, proxy - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 139
] is selected, pre-recording is performed for approximately three seconds in HD, and for approximately seven seconds in SD. [ON], [OFF] MODE] setting. Sets the transfer mode for streaming. [LOW], [HQ], [AVC‑G6], [SHQ (QoS)], [AVC-G (QoS)] ffFactory setting: [HQ] Sets the recording mode of proxy data - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 140
&FREQ], [REC FORMAT], and [AUDIO SMPL RES] in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] matches the current setting status. Example) [1080‑59.94i], [AVC‑I100], [24BIT] [SELECTED CLIPS]: Displays only the clips selected with the control stick as thumbnails. The thumbnails appear in selected order. [MARKED CLIPS - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 141
is displayed on the screen. Items can be individually corrected. Displays the card status of a card slot. Sets the CPS encrypted password of the microP2 memory card. [LOAD]: Loads CPS password from an SD memory card. [SET]: Enters the CPS password. [DELETE]: Deletes the password saved to the device - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 142
Item [PROPERTY DISP.] [THUMBNAIL INFO.] [TEXT MEMO IND] [STORAGE COPY SETUP] [VERIFY] Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Menu list Description of settings Sets simple properties item displayed on the left of the thumbnail when [SMALL] is selected for [THUMBNAIL SIZE]. [USER CLIP NAME]: Displays the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 143
CONTROL CH4]. ffFactory setting: [ON] [LEVEL CONTROL CH3] Can be manually adjusted with this item when automatic level adjustment of audio channel 3 is and outputs. ffFactory setting: [SYSTEM MODE] Selects 1080P signals of the HD SDI output in 1080P mode. [LEVEL‑A]: Selects the LEVEL‑A method. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 144
(such as a recorder) connected to the terminal at HD SDI output. [ON]: Controls the recording operation of the external device. output signal mode from the or terminal in HD mode (1080P, 1080i, or 720P). [SIDE CROP], [LETTER BOX], [SQUEEZE] ffFactory - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 145
. The menu setting value is displayed with [*]. ffFactory setting: [22] Loads the settings of the client service from the SD memory card. ff[SAVE (SD CARD)] Saves the settings of the client service onto the SD memory card. [REC DURING UPLOAD] Sets whether to use the rec during upload function - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 146
] in [WIRELESS PROPERTY] is set to [INFRA], this item can be set. [SELECT]: Selects from the access point list. [MANUAL]: For entering the access point manually. ffFactory setting: [SELECT] Displays network name (SSID). Switches between two transmission methods (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). [2.4GHz], [5GHz - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 147
Item [DHCP SERVER] [4G/LTE PROPERTY] [NETWORK TOOLS] [APN] [USER ID] [PASSWORD] [DIAL NO.] [LOG DISPLAY] [STATUS DISPLAY] [INITIALIZE] [PING] Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Menu list Description of settings Sets whether to use the DHCP SERVER function when [DIRECT] is selected in [TYPE] and the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 148
], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] Displays/hides image stabilizer display. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] Displays/hides the display when the switch is at . [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] Displays/hides high-sensitivity mode. [ON], [OFF] ffFactory setting: [ON] Displays - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 149
[EVF DETAIL] Item [SYSTEM MODE] [REC FORMAT] [FRAME RATE] [ASPECT] [REC MEDIA] [ONE CLIP REC] [REC MODE] [PROXY] [GPS] [EVF PEAK LEVEL] [EVF PEAK FREQ] [EVF SETTING] [EVF BRIGHTNESS] [EVF CONTRAST] [EVF COLOR LEVEL] [EVF COLOR] [EYE SENSOR] [LCD SETTING] [LCD BRIGHTNESS] [LCD CONTRAST] [ - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 150
output signals (signal from the terminal and signal of 480i, 576i from the terminal) to genlock input. ffFactory setting: [HD SDI] Adjusts the horizontal phase when the phase is to be locked to the signal input to the terminal. [−512]...[512 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 151
[VERSION] Item [OPERATION] Chapter 6 Menu Operations - Menu list Description of settings Displays the information of the camera. [MODEL NAME]: Displays the product name of the camera. [SERIAL NO.]: Displays the serial number of the camera. [NETWORK ID]: Displays the network ID of the camera. [UID - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 152
[OPTION MENU] list Chapter 6 Menu Operations - [OPTION MENU] list [AREA SELECT] Before you use the camera, select a region in which you use the camera. [NTSC]: Select an NTSC region other than Japan. [NTSC (J)]: Select Japan. [PAL]: Select a PAL region. [AWB PRE CONTROL] Change the output - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 153
Chapter 7 Display This chapter describes the screen displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 154
: 28 GP S A P - H.SENS. mP2 1 5 9 9 min 36 1 2 : 2 4 PN SD I 1 - CL I P SIMUL 2 1 9 9 min 35 PROXY P 2 & S D SCENE 1 34 SD 1 2 3 min DRS 33 1 0 8 0 - 5 9 . 9 4P AVC - I 1 0 0 FBC 32 AREA 31 L T . BOX STREAM WL AN 30 I P REMOT E 29 U 2 : SHOT MARK ND : OF F 28 R 27 DEC 31 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 155
6 Recording format display Displays the recording method. ff[AVC‑I200] ff[AVC‑I100] ff[AVC‑I50] ff[AVC‑G50] ff[AVC‑G25] ff[AVC‑G12] ff[DVCPRO HD] ff[DVCPRO50] ff[DVCPRO] ff[DV] 7 is not connected (unlinked state) ff[WLAN ]: When there is a problem with the wireless LAN connection - 155 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 156
ff[LAN]: When the wired LAN is connected (link state) ff[LAN ]: When the wired LAN is not connected (unlinked state), or when there is a problem ffNo display: When the network function is disabled 10 Remote control display in an IP connection The remote control status in an IP connection is - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 157
focus, and [MF] is indicated for manual focus. Also, when [MF ASSIST] is set to [ON] in the main menu → [SW MODE] while in manual focus mode, [MA] is indicated. [95 main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [REC MEDIA]. ff[mP2]: microP2 memory card slot ff[P2]: P2 memory card slot 39 Simultaneous recording - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 158
switch operation display Displayed when the switch → [OUTPUT SEL] → [HD SDI REMOTE] is set to instructed for an external device ff[SDI&]: Status where recording stop is being instructed problem with the 4G/LTE connection @@NOTE tt Depending on the USB modem that is supported - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 159
mode display l 40 High-sensitivity mode display l 41 One clip recording mode status display l 42 Recording/playback operation status display l 43 switch operation display l Playback l l - - l l - - - - - - - - l l - - - : : - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 160
GPS display l 46 Streaming distribution status display l 47 HD SDI REMOTE recording status and 4G/LTE connection status display the remaining capacity becomes smaller. *3 Displayed during shooting. *4 Always displayed when [HD SDI REMOTE] is set or when 4G/LTE connection is set. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 161
the microP2 memory card in slot 2 and remaining capacity/total capacity. Displays the status of the P2 memory card in slot 3 and remaining capacity/total capacity. Displays the media selection status for proxy recording. [P2]/[P2&SD]/[OFF] Displays the setting status for proxy recording mode. [AVC - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 162
Chapter 7 Display - Screen status display [USER SW] screen Displays the assignment status of each USER button. For details, refer to "Assigning functions to the USER buttons" (page 39). [OTHER ASSIGN] [USER SW] [GAIN L] [GAIN M] [GAIN H] [S.GAIN] [WHITE BAL A] [WHITE BAL B] [WHITE BAL PRE] [ - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 163
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices This chapter describes the external devices that can be connected to the camera. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 164
control may change the brightness or cause defocus of images. tt / can be switched with the remote control, when the iris is adjusted by the remote control with the switch set to and [A.IRIS] is set to [OFF] from - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 165
Please be aware that when using an HDMI cable and connecting this camera to a device that supports VIERA Link, the VIERA Link of other devices may not work in some cases. tt SD the HDMI cable (optional) with double shielded. For the HDMI cable, using Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. - 165 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 166
procedure of the driver, refer to the installation manual on the website. For the latest information on the driver, visit the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ tt The camera supports only USB 2.0. Ensure your computer supports USB 2.0. tt When connecting the camera to a computer - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 167
storage device, use the fully charged battery or connect an AC adaptor to the camera to avoid problems in copying or formatting operations. tt The terminal also supports USB bus power (5 V, 0.9 A). However, there are certain devices that cannot run depending on the storage device used - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 168
card. Indicates P2 STORE (AJ‑PCS060G). Writing is disabled. byte characters are not supported. Examples of folder l [OTHER l*5 *1 P2 memory card, or microP2 memory card with 32 GB or lower *2 microP2 memory cards that exceed 32 GB *3 Playback from Please note that Panasonic has no responsibility - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 169
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices - Connection function via or terminal Formatting a storage device You can initialize the storage device to a usable format using the [TYPE S] or the [FAT] file system. Fig. 1 1 Select [STORAGE] in the main menu → [CLIP] → [ - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 170
press the control stick. tt Even if you cancel the process during verification, copying to the P2 card will continue until it is completed. tt microP2 memory cards that exceed 32 GB cannot be exported and imported. Use copied clips. Copying to a storage device by clip You can copy only the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 171
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices - Connection function via or terminal [MODEL] [SIZE] [USED] [FREE CAP.] [SELECTED PART.] Model name Total capacity (unit: GB) Used capacity (unit: GB) Used P2 card area (unit: number of clips), maximum of 23 Remaining capacity - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 172
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices - Connection function via or terminal @@NOTE tt In [TYPE S] storage devices, [MODEL] is [UNKNOWN] and clips recorded across other partitions will not be one normal clip. Copying clips to a [TYPE S] storage device changes the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 173
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices - Connection function via or terminal rr Information display items 1 1 Storage device information For [TYPE S] [SERIAL] [MODEL] [SELECTED PART.] [SELECTED PART. NO.] [NO.] [DATE] [TIME] [VERIFY] [NAME] [SIZE] [USED] [FREE CAP - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 174
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices - Connection function via or terminal Writing back to the P2 card from a storage device (import) Importing from a [TYPE S] storage device or [P2STORE] by partition You can import (write back to a P2 card from as storage device) - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 175
(AK‑HRP200G)" (page 188). ffTurn the switch of the camera to . Some items may not work in depending reflected in AK‑HRP200G. rr Scene file selection buttons ( - ) Not supported. rr User file selection buttons ( - ) You can select the camera - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 176
the dial to the left performs zoom out. @@NOTE tt To perform the manual iris operation on the camera or remotely control the iris using the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 177
ff switch ff switch ff button ffManual focus operation using the focus ring ffSwitching between auto focus mode and manual focus mode using the switch ffMotorized zoom operation of the zoom lever (grip side/handle side) Recording and playback operations in remote - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 178
Chapter 9 Network Connection This chapter describes how to use the camera by connecting to network. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 179
via wireless LAN, wired LAN, or 4G/LTE. For details on wireless modules that can be connected, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ To use wireless LAN, attach AJ‑WM30 (optional) to the terminal. To use wired LAN, connect a LAN cable to the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 180
the grip belt. Cautions when using wireless module AJ‑WM30 Read the operating manual of the wireless module thoroughly and understand it The products can be used only in the country or region where they are supported. ffAJ‑WM30MC People's Republic of China ffAJ‑WM30P United States of America, Canada - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 181
Preparing for connection For wireless module other than AJ‑WM30 Connect the wireless module other than AJ‑WM30 (optional) to the camera. The , refer to the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2/server/4glte.html http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/p2 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 182
the camera. ffFactory setting: [AJ‑PX270] When the password confirmation screen take time due to the restart of the network service. tt The IP address, subnet mask, and [INFRA] mode (when SSID is manually entered) Use the following procedures when manually connecting to a wireless access point. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 183
necessary. 4 Enter information on the wireless access point to connect to. Select [MANUAL] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [WIRELESS PROPERTY] → [SSID setting screen termination may take time due to the restart of the network service. tt All of the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 184
setting screen termination may take time due to the restart of the network service. tt All of the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway must used together. If you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder can be used. - microP2 memory cards can be used only in slot 1. (They cannot be in slot 2.) - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 185
display the screen, refer to [Start] → [Help and Support]. ffWhen [DHCP SERVER] is set to [ENABLE] on to [DISABLE] on the camera [Configure IPv4]: Select [Manually] and enter the following items. - [IP Address] take time due to the restart of the network service. tt All of the IP address, subnet mask - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 186
account name, and characters between 6 and 15 for a password. For information on P2 Browser, refer to the User Guide of "P2 Web Application" on the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.html @@NOTE tt When [NETWORK SEL] is [OFF] or set to [4G/LTE], the P2 browse function - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 187
account name, and 6 to 15 characters for the password. For information on P2 Playlist Editor, refer to the User Guide of "P2 Web Application" on the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.html @@NOTE tt When [NETWORK SEL] is set to [OFF] or [4G/LTE], the P2 playlist editing - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 188
Ver4.01.00 or later versions of the AK‑HRP200G firmware. tt For details on the operations of ROP setup software, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AK‑HRP200G. tt Use Ver3.0.0.0 or later versions of ROP setup software. Connection settings for the streaming function You can perform live - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 189
Chapter 9 Network Connection - Network function @@NOTE tt You can save the details you set in Step 2 into an SD memory card by using the steps below. Insert the SD memory card and select [SAVE (SD CARD)] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [STREAMING SETTING]. Configuring the settings by directly - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 190
set the connection destination and other settings in advance. 1 Set each item in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE]. [SETTING DATA]: Sets from where client service settings are acquired. ff[INTERNAL]: Uses the settings set on the camera. ff[SD CARD]: Uses the settings of the file - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 191
Chapter 9 Network Connection - Using FTP client function 2 Press the control stick. The connection status is displayed. 3 After checking the log, press the button. The setting menu screen returns. @@NOTE tt The status information is not updated in real-time. To view the most recent data, - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 192
FTP server [USER ID]: ID of the user who has logged in [SSH]: [ENABLE]/[DISABLE] indication of the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [SSH] [PATH]: Path in the FTP server of the folder where currently displayed thumbnails are contained [DATE]: Date of last update [TIME]: Time of - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 193
cannot be copied to an FTP server destination folder that contains more than 1000 clips. tt To transfer clips using SSH, the FTP server must support SSH. tt Using SSH will reduce the transfer speed. tt To check the transfer result on a computer or another device, refreshing the display on the - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 194
is generated. tt To prevent unintended overwriting, create new folders to export data whenever possible. tt To transfer clips using SSH, the FTP server must support SSH. tt Using SSH will reduce the transfer speed. Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card (import) You can write back - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 195
. tt To prevent unintended overwriting, format the SD memory card before writing back whenever possible. tt To transfer clips using SSH, the FTP server must support SSH. tt Using SSH will reduce the transfer speed. - 195 - - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 196
2 Set the camera's main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [REC DURING UPLOAD] to [ENABLE]. 3 Select the type of from the P2 memory card slot and the microP2 memory card slot before upload is complete. tt list. Transferring selected clips automatically (manual selection mode) Fig. 1 1 - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 197
NOTE tt The clips selected with the manual selection mode will be transferred prioritized to from the P2 memory card slot and the microP2 memory card slot before upload is complete. tt Select the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [UPLOAD LIST]. The upload list is displayed. Upload - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 198
Chapter 9 Network Connection - Rec during upload function ffTo delete history (items of which [STATUS] is [OK] or [ERROR]), press the button and button at the same time. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select [YES] using the control stick. @@NOTE tt If the [STATUS] display - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 199
Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection Inspect the various parts of the camera before shooting. Maintenance of the camera or frequently asked questions are also described in this chapter. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 200
Maintenance Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection - Maintenance Charging the built-in battery The camera uses the built-in battery to remember the date and time. If [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor, the built-in battery is running out. Charge the built-in battery - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 201
(CGA‑D54/CGA‑D54s). ffUsing the genuine Panasonic battery is recommended. Parts No.: VW‑VBD58 not adjusted automatically. ffIs manual focus mode set? The recording can only be performed on the microP2 memory card slot. Also, two be performed. ffThis camera does not support hot swap playback. rr Clip - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 202
Others Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection - Frequently asked questions rr SD memory card is not recognized. ffIs the SD memory card is formatted properly? Format the card on the camera. rr The camera clatters when tilted forward/backward. ffWhen the power switch is , the camera may clatter - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 203
(slot number) Description CPS authentication of microP2 memory card has failed. The microP2 memory card whose CPS authentication failed cannot normal conditions. and check recording and playback operations. If the problem persists, consult your dealer. Playback is interrupted on the SDHC/SDXC - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 204
as the recording slot. ffThe operation will stop. ffSet [microP2] in the main menu → [RECORDING SETUP] → [REC IN SELECTION!] [CANNOT REPAIR!] Description Manual authentication failed. Data cannot be accessed match. Cannot delete. A P2 card problem or some other reason prevents formatting. Clips - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 205
or microP2 memory card with 32 GB or smaller capacity. Copy to a microP2 memory for the version that is not supported by the camera. Match the using a viewer. There is a problem with data in the file. Create RETRY PASSWORD IS DIFFERENT!] Description Manual authentication failed. An attempt is - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 206
] and [LOGIN PASSWORD] are correct. The [PING] failed. Check that the LAN setting and the setting in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [FTP CLIENT SERVICE] → [SERVER URL] are correct. Check that the LAN cable is connected correctly and the network you use is running. The gateway server cannot be - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 207
pages displayed after logging in to PASS. Other benefits are offered to registered users. For details, refer to the website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e) of PASS (P2 Asset Support System). 2 Check the version using the camera and apply the update Check the version of the camera in the main menu - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 208
part. Also, put it in the dedicated case when storing or carrying it. ffDo not place it in a place where there is corrosive gas. rr microP2 memory card, SD memory card ffIf you remove it from the camera recorder, be sure to put it in its case. ffDo not place it - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 209
Chapter 11 Specification This chapter describes the specifications of this product. - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 210
Specifications Dimensions Chapter 11 Specification - Specifications 191 mm (7-17/32 inches) 171 mm (6-23/32 inches) 176 mm (6-15/16 inches) 329 mm (12-15/16 inches) 426 mm (16-25/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used) - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 211
, P2 memory card microP2 memory card slot ×2, P2 memory card slot ×1 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i AVC‑Intra 200/AVC‑Intra 100/AVC‑Intra 50 AVC‑LongG 50/AVC‑LongG 25/AVC‑LongG 12 Switching DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 212
clip. Depending on the number of clips, the overall recording time may be shorter than the above. ffAVC‑Intra 200/AVC‑Intra 100/AVC‑Intra 50/AVC‑LongG 50/AVC‑LongG 25/AVC‑LongG 12/DVCPRO HD Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250 MHz - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 213
78 min ffLOW 2CH MOV: Approx. 135 min These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips. BNC×1 HD (3G/1.5G), SD: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω BNC×1 Also used as the terminal, switch - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 214
AC adaptor Power source AC 110 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 42 W Power output DC 12 V, 2.5 A indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature Ambient operating humidity Weight Dimensions (W×H×D) Battery charger Power source AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 0.4 A Power output DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 215
48 [CLIP] 140 [MAINTENANCE] 150 Clock 33 Manual focus 48 Color bars 74 Matrix function 57 Color correction Date and time 33 Metadata 116 Deleting last clip function 75 microP2 memory card 34 Detail function 56 Inserting 34 [DIAGNOSTIC] - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 216
Index P U P2 card 34 USB 166 Formatting 118 Device mode 166 Recording time 36 Host mode 166 Status 35 User bits 102 Status display 120 USER button 39 Write back 174 User data 93 P2 memory card 34 [USER MENU SEL] 151 Inserting 34 [ - Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording | Operating Instruct - Page 217
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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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W0214HM6055 -YI
Model No.
AJ-PX270