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Chapter 4 Shooting - Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels @@NOTE tt Set the input level to [−50dB] when using AG‑MC200G (optional). Adjusting the recording level The adjustment dial on the camera has manual adjustment and auto adjustment. Automatic adjustment rr Setting audio channels 1/2 1 Set the / switch to . When set, the camera moves to auto adjustment mode and the audio recording level is automatically set in accordance with the input level. ffYou can set audio channels 1/2 separately using the switch. ffWhen set to , the following operations are disabled. - Changing the recording level with the / dial. - Setting in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [LIMITER CH1]/[LIMITER CH2]. rr Setting audio channels 3/4 1 Set [ON] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [AUTO LEVEL CH3]/[AUTO LEVEL CH4]. The camera moves to auto adjustment mode and the audio recording level is automatically set in accordance with the input level. ffYou can set audio channels 3/4 separately with the switch. ffWhen set to , the following operations are disabled. - Recording level settings in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [LEVEL CONTROL CH3]/[LEVEL CONTROL CH4] - Setting in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [LIMITER CH3]/[LIMITER CH4]. ffRecording level of audio signal is adjusted automatically. Therefore, depending on the ambient sound, the zoom sound may be recorded during high-speed zoom operation. In this case, adjust the recording level manually. Manual adjustment rr Setting audio channels 1/2 1 Set the / switch to . 2 Adjust with the / dial. If the audio meter indication exceeds 0 dB, the vertical red line of 0 dB thickens to indicate that the input audio volume is excessive. Adjust to keep lower than 0 dB. rr Setting audio channels 3/4 1 Set [OFF] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [AUTO LEVEL CH3]/[AUTO LEVEL CH4]. 2 Set and adjust in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [LEVEL CONTROL CH3]/[LEVEL CONTROL CH4]. The higher the value, the higher the level. The factory setting is [70]. rr Recording standard level You can select [12dB]/[18dB]/[20dB] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [HEADROOM]. Common settings for channels 1 through 4. [20dB]: Select to match to the Panasonic AJ series camera recorder for broadcasting. [12dB]: Select to match to the Panasonic AG‑HPX170 series camera recorder for business use. Adjustment with the dial Adjust not to reach the excessive input while watching the level meter on the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen. ffSelect the audio channel you want to adjust beforehand in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [FRONT VR SELECT]. ffAdjust with the dial. Displaying the audio level detailed Press the switch towards the side to check the display on the audio screen of the mode check screen. For details, refer to "Mode check display" (page 161). - 65 -

Section	Page
Read this first!	2
Chapter 1 Overview	10
Before using the camera	11
Use of the camera on a system	13
Basic configuration devices	13
Expanded configuration devices	13
What you can do with this camera	14
Recording to the memory card	14
Linking to external devices	14
Connecting to the network	15
Chapter 2 Description of Parts	16
Left side	17
Right side	19
Front side, rear side	21
Top side	23
Chapter 3 Preparation	25
Power supply	26
Charging the battery	26
Attaching and removing the battery	27
Using the AC adaptor	27
Attaching and adjusting accessories	29
Adjusting the grip strap	29
Attaching the shoulder strap	29
Attaching the lens hood	29
Attaching the eye cup	30
Attaching the front microphone	31
Attaching a tripod	31
Turning on/off the power	32
How to turn on the power	32
How to turn off the power	32
Setting the date/time of the internal clock	33
P2 card	34
Inserting a P2 card	34
Removing a P2 card	35
Preventing accidental erasure	35
P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards	35
P2 card recording time	36
CPS (Content Protection System)	37
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards	37
Assigning functions to the USER buttons	39
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor	41
Using the LCD monitor	41
Adjusting the LCD monitor	41
Mirror shooting	41
Highlighting the outlines of images	41
Adjusting and setting the viewfinder	42
Using the viewfinder	42
Adjusting the viewfinder	42
Highlighting the outlines of images	42
Tally lamp	43
Chapter 4 Shooting	44
Basic procedures	45
Preparation	45
Shooting	45
Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording	46
Adjustable settings when shooting	48
Iris	48
Gain	48
Super gain	48
Brightness adjustment	48
Macro	48
Focusing (manual focus)	48
Focus assist function	49
Area mode function	50
Level gauge function	51
Adjusting the white and black balance	52
Adjusting the white balance	52
Adjusting the black balance	53
Using the zoom function	55
Setting the <ZOOM> switch	55
Adjusting the zoom position	55
Zoom ring	55
Adjusting image quality	56
Detail function	56
Skin tone function	56
RB gain control function	57
Chroma setting function	57
Matrix function	57
Color correction function	58
Black control function	58
Gamma function	58
Knee function	58
High color function	59
White clip function	59
Setting the electronic shutter	60
Shutter mode	60
Adjusting with the <SEL/PUSH SET> dial button and <MODE/MENU CANCEL> button	60
Flash band compensation (FBC) function	61
Setting the flash band compensation function	61
Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function	62
Native variable frame rate recording	62
Standard variable frame rate recording (pull-down recording)	62
Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels	64
Selecting audio input signals	64
Using the built-in microphone	64
Using the external microphone and audio device	64
Adjusting the recording level	65
Displaying the audio level detailed	65
Getting position information using the GPS	66
Special recording functions	67
Pre-recording	67
Interval recording	67
One-shot recording	68
Loop recording	68
One-clip recording	69
Simultaneous recording	70
Background recording	70
Hot swap recording	71
Recording check function	72
Shot mark recording function	72
Text memo recording function	72
Convenient shooting functions	73
Low angle shooting	73
Scan reverse shooting	73
Zebra patterns display	73
Displaying the center marker	73
Displaying the safety zone marker	73
Displaying frame marker	74
Checking and displaying the shooting status	74
Changing image size	74
Image stabilization function	74
Dynamic range stretcher function	74
Backlight compensation	74
Color bars	74
Time stamp function	74
Deleting last clip function	75
Waveform monitor function	75
Direct menu operation	75
Multi formats	76
Selecting recording signals	76
System modes and recording functions	76
List of recording settings and recording functions	81
Selecting video output	82
Recording/playback and output format list	83
Dual codec recording	85
Dual codec recording setting	85
Recording the proxy data	86
Recording to the SD memory card	86
Checking the proxy data	87
Error displays about proxy data recordings	87
Streaming function	89
Setting the network connection	89
Using the streaming function	89
List of system modes and supported streaming output	89
List of streaming modes and resolution/frame rates	90
Handling setting data	91
Setting data file configuration	91
Handling SD memory cards	91
Performing operations on SD memory cards	92
How to use user data	93
How to use scene file data	93
How to restore the scene file or menu setting status to the factory settings	95
Saving to an SD memory card and loading saved data	95
Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting	96
Locking the video signal to the external reference signal	96
Setting the time data	97
Recording of time codes and user bits	97
User bits settings	102
How to input user bits	102
Setting the time code	103
Externally locking the time code	104
Supplying the time code externally	105
Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output	106
Setting and displaying the counter	106
Chapter 5 Playback	107
Basic procedures	108
Preparation	108
Playback	108
Thumbnail operations	109
Thumbnail operation overview	109
Thumbnail screen	109
Selecting thumbnails	111
Setting thumbnail screen display	112
Changing thumbnails	113
Shot mark	113
Text memo	113
Deleting clips	115
Restoring clips	115
Reconnecting incomplete clips	115
Copying clips	115
Setting clip metadata	116
Formatting a P2 card	118
Formatting SD memory cards	118
Properties	119
Chapter 6 Menu Operations	124
Setting menu structure	125
Menu types and how to open them	125
Main menu structure	125
Setting menu display	126
Setting menu basic operations	126
Setting [USER MENU]	127
Setting menu initialization	127
Menu list	129
[SCENE FILE]	129
[SYSTEM MODE]	134
[USER SW]	135
[SW MODE]	136
[AUTO SW]	137
[RECORDING SETUP]	138
[CLIP]	140
[AUDIO SETUP]	142
[OUTPUT SEL]	143
[NETWORK SETUP]	144
[DISPLAY SETUP]	147
[CARD FUNCTIONS]	150
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]	150
[MAINTENANCE]	150
[DIAGNOSTIC]	150
[USER MENU SEL]	151
[OPTION MENU] list	152
[AREA SELECT]	152
[AWB PRE CONTROL]	152
[CAM REMOTE ADJ.]	152
[LCD SUB BRIGHTNESS]	152
[ENG SECURITY]	152
Chapter 7 Display	153
Screen status display	154
Configuration of status display on screen	154
Selecting display items on screen	154
Displaying screen	154
Checking and displaying shooting status	159
Mode check display	161
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices	163
Connecting with headphones, remote control, or TV/monitor	164
Headphones	164
Remote control	164
TV/monitor	164
Connection function via <USB2.0 DEVICE> or <USB3.0 HOST> terminal	166
Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode	166
Connecting to external devices in USB host mode	166
Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK‑HRP200G)	175
Switch function in remote control mode	175
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	175
Remote control unit connected to the camera	175
Connecting to P2 ROP application	177
Switch functionality in remote control mode	177
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode	177
Chapter 9 Network Connection	178
Network connection	179
Available functions	179
Operating environment	179
Preparing for connection	180
When using wireless module AJ‑WM30	180
For wireless module other than AJ‑WM30	181
For wired LAN	181
Network settings	182
Wireless LAN settings	182
Wired LAN settings	185
Network function	186
P2 browser function settings and connection status check	186
Setting the P2 playlist edit function	186
Setting for connection with P2 ROP application	187
Setting for connection with Remote Operation Panel (AK‑HRP200G)	188
Connection settings for the streaming function	188
Using FTP client function	190
FTP client function setting	190
FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen)	191
Deleting clips on the FTP server	192
Viewing information of clips on FTP server	193
Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy)	193
Writing back from an FTP server to a P2 card (copy)	193
Transferring from an SD card to an FTP server (export)	194
Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card (import)	194
Rec during upload function	196
Transferring recorded clips automatically (automatic transfer mode)	196
Transferring selected clips automatically (manual selection mode)	196
Displaying the upload list	197
Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection	199
Maintenance	200
Charging the built-in battery	200
Frequently asked questions	201
Power supply	201
Battery	201
Shooting	201
Editing	201
Playback	201
Others	202
Warning system	203
Cases indicated by error codes	203
Cases indicated by error messages	203
Updating the camera firmware	207
Cleaning and storing	208
Cleaning the camera recorder	208
Cautions when storing the camera recorder	208
Chapter 11 Specification	209
Specifications	210
Dimensions	210
Specifications	210

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Chapter 4 Shooting — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

NOTE

Set the input level to [

−

50dB] when using AG-MC200G (optional).

Adjusting the recording level

The adjustment dial on the camera has manual adjustment and auto adjustment.

Automatic adjustment

Setting audio channels 1/2

Set the <CH1>/<CH2> switch to <AUTO>.

When set, the camera moves to auto adjustment mode and the audio recording level is automatically set in accordance with the input level.

You can set audio channels 1/2 separately using the switch.

When set to <AUTO>, the following operations are disabled.

Changing the recording level with the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2> dial.

Setting in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[LIMITER CH1]/[LIMITER CH2].

Setting audio channels 3/4

Set [ON] in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[AUTO LEVEL CH3]/[AUTO LEVEL CH4].

The camera moves to auto adjustment mode and the audio recording level is automatically set in accordance with the input level.

You can set audio channels 3/4 separately with the switch.

When set to <AUTO>, the following operations are disabled.

Recording level settings in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[LEVEL CONTROL CH3]/[LEVEL CONTROL

CH4]

Setting in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[LIMITER CH3]/[LIMITER CH4].

Recording level of audio signal is adjusted automatically. Therefore, depending on the ambient sound, the zoom sound may be recorded during

high-speed zoom operation. In this case, adjust the recording level manually.

Manual adjustment

Setting audio channels 1/2

Set the <CH1>/<CH2> switch to <MANU>.

Adjust with the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2> dial.

If the audio meter indication exceeds 0 dB, the vertical red line of 0 dB thickens to indicate that the input audio volume is excessive.

Adjust to keep lower than 0 dB.

Setting audio channels 3/4

Set [OFF] in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[AUTO LEVEL CH3]/[AUTO LEVEL CH4].

Set and adjust in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[LEVEL CONTROL CH3]/[LEVEL CONTROL

CH4].

The higher the value, the higher the level.

The factory setting is [70].

Recording standard level

You can select [12dB]/[18dB]/[20dB] in the main menu

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[HEADROOM].

Common settings for channels 1 through 4.

[20dB]:

Select to match to the Panasonic AJ series camera recorder for broadcasting.

[12dB]:

Select to match to the Panasonic AG-HPX170 series camera recorder for business use.

Adjustment with the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial

Adjust not to reach the excessive input while watching the level meter on the LCD monitor or viewﬁnder screen.

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

→

[AUDIO SETUP]

→

[RECORDING CH SETTING]

→

[FRONT VR

SELECT].

Adjust with the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial.

Displaying the audio level detailed

Press the <DISP/MODE CHK> switch towards the <CHK> side to check the display on the audio screen of the mode check screen. For details, refer to

“Mode check display” (page 161).