Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi
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- Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 1
Operating Instructions Memory Card Portable Recorder Model No. AG-MDR25P AG-MDR25E Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. PJ EJ F0517SQ0 ENGLISH DVQP1328ZA - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 2
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such as vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 4
AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V. But ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 5
block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 6
Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ07102 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 7
is therefore responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the standard IEC 60601-1. If in doubt, consult the technical service department or your local representative. Leakage current of this unit may be exceeded the allowable value when conductively connected to other equipment - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 8
location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 9
taken to resume from Stand-by mode. Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) ≥ For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer. - 9 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 10
∫ Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 11
Information about compliance with IEC 60601 standards ≥ Evaluated against the technical requirements of IEC 60601-1/IEC 60601-1-2. (Excluding RA process evaluation) ≥ This unit is not Medical Electrical Equipment. About the battery (optional) The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium- - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 12
REC/ PAUSE button in the following screen for three seconds. Screen to delete the SD card data is displayed, so select [YES] and follow the instruction on the screen. About operation from the Web screen It is possible to distribute the streaming image of the unit (IP image transmission) or change - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 13
33, 42) * AVCHD Progressive (1080/59.94p, 1080/50.00p) supported. MP4: These recording methods are suitable for editing images. Audio is , DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT; 5 ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 14
∫ Network security As you will use the unit connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security risks. 1 Leakage or theft of information through the unit 2 Use of the unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent 3 Interference with or stoppage of the unit by - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 15
AG-MDR25P AG-MDR25E AW-RP50N AW-RP120G AK-HRP200G Model number given in manual AG-MDR25 AW-RP50 AW-RP120 AK-HRP200 ≥ Functions which can be used by Windows only are indicated using the mark. ≥ These operating instructions are designed for use with models AG-MDR25P/AG-MDR25E. The illustrations - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 16
48 Focus 49 Using the PUSH AUTO function 51 Focus Assist 52 White Balance 53 Iris/Gain adjustment 55 Iris adjustment 55 Gain adjustment 57 Manual shutter speed 59 Audio Input 61 Switching Audio Input 61 Adjusting the audio input level 62 Counter display 63 Setting the Time Code 63 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 17
230 [PLAYBACK SETUP 230 [OPERATION 231 Display Indications 232 Messages 234 Warning Indications 238 Event log 240 Others Troubleshooting 243 About recovery 253 About copyright 254 Recording modes/ approximate recordable time 255 Approximate number of recordable pictures ...... 256 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 18
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. AC adaptor AC cable (AG-MDR25P) (AG-MDR25E) A For U.K. and Saudi Arabia B For Continental Europe, etc. C For India only (AG-MDR25E) Caution for AC Mains Lead - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 19
the SD card using a variety of recording functions. ≥ This unit supports relay recording using double card slots. Connecting to the Camera Head ( the Camera Head and record onto an SD card. ≥ It is possible to manually operate Camera Head camera functions such as Zoom, Focus, and IRIS with this unit - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 20
devices Connection to a PC (USB connection) Transfer data (files) to perform nonlinear editing on another device (PC, etc.). ≥ This unit supports USB 2.0. A SD card*1 B USB 2.0 cable (A-miniB type)*2 C PC *1 SD cards are optional and not supplied with this unit. *2 A USB 2.0 cable - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 21
Network connection Connection with remote camera controller This unit supports the remote camera controllers AW-RP50/AW-RP120 and the remote operation panel AK-HRP200. (Connection example) TALLY/GPI SIGNAL GND POWER ON 5 TO PAN/ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 22
Connection to PC/mobile terminal This unit can display an IP image on a PC connected to the network via wired LAN or a mobile terminal connected via a wireless access point. (Connection example) ヴユヵ ヴユヵ : LAN cable : BNC cable 1 AG-MDR25*2 2 Camera Head or - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 23
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 10 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 24 25 26 24 17 18 19 20 27 28 29 21 22 23 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 36) 2 Power button [ ] (l 32) 3 Menu button [MENU] (l 35) 4 button 5 AUDIO MON/ADV j button 6 AUDIO MON/ADV i button 7 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 24
38 38 24 30 24 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 30 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 40) 31 Battery release button [PUSH] (l 26) 32 Battery holder (l 26) 33 SD Card slot cover (l 29) 34 Access lamp (card 1) (l 29) 35 Card slot 1 (l 29) 36 Card slot 2 (l 29) 37 Access lamp (card 2) (l 29) 38 Setting legs - 24 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 25
-VBR118. ≥ The AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118 supports quick charging. ≥ It is recommended to charge with the AG-BRD50 battery charger that supports fast charging. It has been found that counterfeit battery how to charge the battery, refer to the Operating Instructions for the battery charger. - 25 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 26
Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. ≥ Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. Removing the battery Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the power button until the status indicator is turned off, and remove while holding - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 27
heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. ≥ Use of the optional battery charger AG-B23 (DE-A88), which does not support fast charging, will result in a longer charging time. Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. discharges, then will - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 28
Preparation Preparation of SD cards The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. Cards that you can use with this unit ≥ The cards that you can use are correct as of April 2017. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. Card type Capacity SDHC Memory Card 4 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 29
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 30
cable D into this unit's CAMERA terminal and the Camera Head connecting terminal. ≥ Align notch A of the terminal of the Camera head option cable with guide B of the connecting terminal to insert. 2 Turn the Camera head option cable terminal ring C clockwise. ≥ Fix firmly so that there is no - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 31
Preparation Input SDI to this unit (SDI Mode) HD SDI IN A Camera recorder (SDI output device) B SDI OUT terminal C BNC cable (commercially-available) Connect the SDI output device to this unit with a BNC cable. ≥ Use the 5C-FB compatible double shielded cable for the BNC cable ( - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 32
Preparation Turning the unit on/off ≥ The method for turning on the unit depends on the setting of [POWER UP OPTION]. (l 227) Press power button B for 2 seconds or more to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Press the power button for 2 seconds or more. The status indicator goes off. SET - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 33
Preparation Selecting a mode Switching between the CAM Mode and the SDI Mode Always turn off this unit and turn it on again when switching between the SDI Mode and the CAM Mode. ≥ Connect this unit and the Camera Head when switching to the CAM Mode. (l 30) ≥ To boot this unit in the SDI Mode with - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 34
Switching between Recording Mode and Playback Mode When [PRIORITY MODE] is set to [REC/PB] or [REC/PB(4K)], press the MODE button to switch between Recording Mode and Playback Mode. ≥ If set to [IP], [IP(4K)], even if the MODE button is pressed, this unit will not enter Playback Mode. Press the MODE - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 35
Preparation Using the menu screen ヮユワヶ ヴユヵ Menu setting by button operation 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the / / / buttons to move the cursor to the menu, and press the SET button to select. 3 Place the cursor on [EXIT] and press the SET button to finish the menu setting. ∫ About page - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 36
Menu setting by touch screen operation 1 Press the MENU button 2 Touch the top menu A. 3 Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching /. 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. How to use the touch screen You can operate by - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 37
When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. Time zone Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set. 1 Select the menu. OTHER - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 38
∫ Time zone table Time difference 0:00 s1:00 s2:00 s3:00 s3:30 Region London, Casablanca Azores Fernando de Noronha Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires Newfoundland s4:00 s4:30 s5:00 s6:00 s7:00 Manaus, La Paz Caracas Toronto, New York, Miami, Lima Chicago, Houston, Mexico City Denver, - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 39
Preparation Adjusting the LCD monitor ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. DISP SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # [+1] (Makes brighter)/[0] (Normal)/[-1] (Makes less - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 40
Recording Before recording ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ For stable images - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 41
Recording Selecting a media to record You can specify the card slot to which motion pictures are to be recorded. Select the menu. RECORD SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD 1]/[SD CARD 2] ≥ You can also change the card slot used for motion picture recording by pressing the USER button to which < - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 42
Recording Record on SD card 1 Set [PRIORITY MODE] to [REC/PB] or [REC/ PB(4K)] to switch to Recording Mode. (l 33, 34) 2 Press REC/PAUSE button A to start recording. ≥ When recording starts, REC (red) appears on the screen and the tally lamp lights up. ≥ Press again to stop recording. ∫ Screen - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 43
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card) PRIORITY MODE REC/PB(4K) REC/PB Recordable clips Approx. 89100 Approx. 3900 Different dates (l 89) Approx. 900 Approx. 900 ≥ The maximum number of recordable clips and the maximum number of different dates will be smaller than the table - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 44
the screen. ≥ The display duration of operation icons can be changed in [OPERATION ICONS DISPLAY]. (l 226) ≥ You can also switch between Auto Mode and Manual Mode by setting the menu. [SCENE FILE]→[SELECT SCENE] ∫ About Auto Mode In Auto Mode, the following menu items are set automatically. Their - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 45
. 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. ∫ Menu item [DETAIL - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 46
Color matrix setup function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 16 phases in an image. ∫ Menu item [MATRIX]: [COLOR CORRECTION SETTING]: Loads the preset color matrix data and compensates the saturation and phase accordingly. (l 204) Allows you to set - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 47
Recording Using the zoom The unit can deliver a maximum optical zoom of 20k. ≥ You can check the zoom magnification on-screen, displayed as a value between Z00 and Z99. The value gets larger as you zoom in, and smaller as you zoom out. Press the / buttons to zoom. : Close-up recording (zoom in) - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 48
Recording Image stabilization Blurring of image can be decreased by the image stabilization. Optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) or hybrid image stabilization (Hybrid O.I.S.) can be used. Hybrid image stabilization is the image stabilization using both optical and electronic image stabilization. 1 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 49
(yellow display: Function Selection Mode) is displayed, and press the SET button. ≥ Touch the screen if the operation icon is displayed. ≥ The multi manual icon will change to white. (Function Execution Mode) 3 Adjust by pressing the / buttons. ≥ Press and hold either of these buttons to adjust - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 50
∫ To emphasize the outline of images Setting [LCD DETAIL] to [ON] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed on the LCD monitor. You can also adjust the emphasis level or change the frequency. ≥ You can also enable or disable this function with the applicable - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 51
until the image is focused. ≥ The focus setting returns to Manual Focus Mode once the image is focused or a certain time has elapsed. Set to Auto Focus temporarily ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 49) Press and hold the button while pressing and holding - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 52
Focus Assist A color is displayed on the part that is focused when Focus Assist is used. (Peaking display) ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 49) Press the button while pressing and holding the SHIFT button. ≥ Press again to cancel. A: Peaking ∫ To change the peaking settings You can - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 53
to white. (Function Execution Mode). 3 Press the / buttons to switch the White Balance mode. ≥ Press the SET button after the adjustment is completed. The multi manual icon will change to yellow. ≥ By changing the [WB R GAIN] and [WB B GAIN] setup, the hue for [AWB A] (Ach), [AWB B] (Bch), and [VAR - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 54
allows you to set a White Balance value between 2000K and 15000K. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44) 1 Set the White Balance mode to [VAR]. (l 53) set value is not guaranteed to be an exact value. Use it only as a guide. To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene 1 Fill the screen - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 55
icon will change to white. (Function Execution Mode) 3 Adjust by pressing the / buttons. ≥ Press the SET button when the adjustment is completed. The multi manual icon will change to yellow. Iris value: CLOSE !# (F11 to F1.9) !# OPEN ≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image. ≥ Value closer to OPEN - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 56
] # [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] # [ON]/[OFF] ≥ This function cannot be used if [IRIS MODE], [GAIN MODE], and [SHUTTER MODE] are all set to [MANUAL]. ≥ This is canceled when turned off. ∫ Setting the [SPOTLIGHT COMPENS.] Switches to automatic control for spotlight. Very bright object is recorded clearly - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 57
icon will change to white. (Function Execution Mode) 3 Adjust by pressing the / buttons. ≥ Press the SET button when the adjustment is completed. The multi manual icon will change to yellow. Gain value: 0dB to 30dB ≥ Value closer to 0dB darken the image. ≥ Value closer to 30dB brighten the image - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 58
]/[24 dB]/[27 dB]/[30 dB] Super Gain Super Gain allows you to set the gain value to 33 dB or 36 dB. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44) 1 Assign to the desired USER button. (l 66) 2 Press the USER button to which is registered or touch the applicable - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 59
buttons. ≥ Press the SET button when the adjustment is completed. The multi manual icon will change to yellow. Shutter speed: The shutter speed varies depending on The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ∫ Shutter speed guide for fast moving subjects Refer to the table below to reduce - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 60
unit may not be able to keep up with changes in the image. In such a case, set the iris, focus, and White Balance mode to manual settings. ≥ If you switch to Playback Mode or turn off the unit with the power button, the unit memorizes the zoom and focus positions, iris - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 61
Recording Audio Input This unit can record audio in 2 ch. It is possible to switch to the built-in microphone of the camera head, microphone of the SDI output device, external microphone, and connected audio device. ∫ About audio recording methods The audio recording method varies depending on the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 62
SELECT] is set to [OFF] or [SDI]. Using the ALC function Distortion of sound can be decreased by setting ALC. 1 Set [AUDIO LEVEL] to [MANUAL]. 2 Select the menu. AUDIO INPUT] # [AUDIO ALC] # desired setting [ON]: [OFF]: Enables ALC, allowing you to record audio with reduced noise. Allows you to - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 63
Recording Counter display You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. Switch the counter display by pressing the USER button assigned as , or touching the USER button icon. ≥ Please refer to page 66 for details about setting the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 64
[DF MODE] Select the compensation mode for the time code. ≥ Set [SYSTEM FREQ] to [59.94Hz]. (l 41) Select the menu. TC/UB SETUP] # [DF MODE] # desired setting [DF]: [NDF]: Time code is compensated in accordance with the actual time. It is mainly used for broadcasting such as TV programs. It will - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 65
Setting the User Information Eight digit hexadecimal alphanumeric can be entered and displayed as a memo information such as dates, control numbers, etc., into the User Information. UB 00 00 00 00 ≥ This is displayed only when [PRIORITY MODE] is set to [REC/PB] or [IP]. (l 33) [UB PRESET] You can - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 66
Using the TC data of the SDI output device The values of the time code and the users bit to be recorded in the SDI Mode can be selected by setting [SDI REGEN]. Select the menu. TC/UB SETUP] # [SDI REGEN] [ON]: Records the value of S-LTC area of the camera recorder connected to the SDI IN - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 67
Using the USER button Either press the set USER1 button or touch the USER 2 to 13 USER button icons while the operation icons are displayed. (When you use the USER1 button) (When you use the USER2 to USER13 button) ヴユヵ [USER2] [USER3] [USER4] [USER5] [USER6] [USER7] [USER13] [USER12] [ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 68
Functions of the USER button ∫ List of USER button functions Item < - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 69
value of the [DRS] menu (one of [LOW]/[MID]/[HIGH]) will be set. (l 207) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44) This changes the gain value to a [SUPER GAIN EFFECT] value. (l 58) - 69 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 70
Gain (l 58) ≥ It is also possible to change the color in which images are recorded in [IR REC COLOR] (l 211) ≥ If [FOCUS] is set to [MANUAL], depending on the recording conditions, the subject may go out of focus when you switch to Infrared Recording Mode. Adjust the focus as needed or - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 71
≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) You can save the scene file settings to the SD card or load them from the SD card to this unit. ∫ Saving scene file settings 1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. 2 Touch [SAVE]. 3 Touch the name of the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 72
OFF] 4 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. ≥ This will display and send a signal to the external device instructing it to start recording. ≥ To stop recording to the external device, press the applicable USER button or touch the applicable USER button icon again - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 73
cases: j When [WFM] is set to [ON] (l 78, 223) j During Freeze Frame (l 70) ≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness not to display zebra pattern. (l 55, 59) ≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ It - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 74
≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) The color bar convenient for picture quality adjustment of the external monitor can be displayed. ≥ Test tones can be output as audio signals from the headphone terminal or either of the external output terminals while color bars are displayed. It - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 75
≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) The screen display can be switched, and the information screen can be displayed. ∫ Switching screen display Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. Simplified display !# Normal display ≥ The screen - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 76
≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) The LCD monitor can be displayed reversed vertically and horizontally. (l 39) / ≥ Assign or to one of the USER buttons. (l 66) Performs the zoom operation. (l 47) ≥ Register to a - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 77
Recording Useful functions Using the SHIFT button Useful recording and shooting functions can be used by pressing designated buttons while pressing and holding the SHIFT button. ≥ Operation is not possible when the menu screen is displayed, except for the operation of turning on/off the LCD - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 78
Displaying waveform The waveform display (WFM) can be switched. Press the button while pressing and holding the SHIFT button in the recording screen. ≥ When [WFM TYPE] is set to [WAVE] or [VECTOR], each press of the button enables/disables WFM. ≥ When [WFM TYPE] is set to [WAVE/VECTOR], each press - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 79
off. ≥ The LCD monitor can also be switched on/off by pressing the USER1 button assigned as . (l 66) Using the multi manual function The multi manual function allow you to select various functions and adjust various settings by operating the SET button and the / buttons. You can also switch - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 80
(yellow display: Function Selection Mode) by pressing the / buttons in the recording screen. 3 Press the SET button. ≥ The multi manual icon for the selected function will change to white. (Function Execution Mode) The operation icon can be selected when [ ICONS] is selected. (l 44) ≥ Adjustment - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 81
the screen becomes washed out. ND1/16 ND FILTER ND1/64 A Recommended ND filter setting B ND filter setting C Multi manual icon [ND FILTER] 1 Switch to multi manual icon [ ND FILTER] (yellow display: Function Selection Mode) by pressing the / buttons in the recording screen. 2 Press the SET - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 82
/stop recording following the AUTO REC signal input from the camera recorder connected to the SDI IN terminal. ≥ For information about supported devices, refer to the support desk section of the website below. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Select the menu. RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO REC INPUT] # desired - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 83
∫ Switching the output method of AUTO REC Recording control of this unit and external device can be performed with the REC/PAUSE button by setting [SDI REMOTE REC LINK] to [ON]. Select the menu. OUTPUT SETUP] # [SDI REMOTE REC LINK] # desired setting [ON]: [OFF]: Performs the recording control - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 84
Playback Clip/Still picture playback 1 Set this unit to playback mode. (l 34) 2 Touch the play mode select icon A. 3 Select the card slot C you wish to play back. PH PH PH PH PH PH PH PH PH Card display The selected card slot is displayed in yellow. - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 85
5 Touch the clip or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching / . ≥ You can change the playback media by pressing the USER button to which is registered. (l 66) 6 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. PH - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 86
may not proceed normally, or may not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the instruction manual of your device.) ≥ Motion pictures recorded with devices other than this unit are not supported by this unit. Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 87
Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 84. During Playback During Pause Direct playback bar Playback operation Button operation procedure Touch operation procedure Skip playback Press the / buttons while (to the start of a - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 88
Playback Useful functions Creating still picture from clip You can save a frame of a recorded motion picture as a still picture. The picture size with which a still picture will be recorded differs depending on the picture size of [REC FORMAT] with which the clip was recorded. Recording format [ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 89
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a clip was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. Select the menu. PLAYBACK SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. ≥ The - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 90
Editing Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted clips/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ≥ Press the MODE button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. (l 34) ∫ To delete the clip or still picture being played - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 91
When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] or press MENU button while deleting. ≥ The clips or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return] or press MENU button. ≥ The following clips/still pictures cannot be - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 92
Editing Copying between SD cards Clips or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between the SD cards inserted in this unit. ≥ Copying is not possible if the type of the source SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) is different from that of the target SD card. ∫ Check the used - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 93
Linking to external devices Connecting Headphones, a Wired Remote Control or an External Monitor Headphones You can connect headphones (commercially-available) to the headphone output terminal (3.5 mm (0.14 q) diameter stereo mini jack). A Headphone output terminal ≥ Sound is not output from the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 94
External monitor You can connect this unit to an external monitor as shown in the figure below. OUT HD SDI OUT A HDMI Cable (commercially-available) B BNC cable (commercially-available) C External monitor ≥ More detailed 4K video can be enjoyed by connecting this unit to a 4K video - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 95
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio on an external monitor (4:3): [DOWN CONV.] setting [LETTERBOX] [SQUEEZE] ≥ When [DOWN CONV.] is set to [SIDE CROP], the sides of an image will be cut off, causing some icons on the external monitor to be hidden from the external monitor screen. ∫ To - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 96
About SDI input signal format SDI input signal format A is displayed in the screen of this unit during SDI Mode. It may not be possible to set [REC FORMAT] depending on the signal format. ≥ For setup of [REC FORMAT], refer to page 213. ≥ Confirm that this unit and the SDI output device is correctly - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 97
to the method [1080p], [1080i], or [DOWN CONV.] which enables the images to be displayed on your external device. (Please read the operating instructions for the external device.) ≥ [DOWN CONV.] outputs images in standard picture quality. ≥ The setup of [RESOLUTION] is reflected only to the external - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 98
About external output resolutions The external output resolution varies depending on the [RESOLUTION] setting and connected terminal. ≥ Resolution of the external output will change depending on the number of pixels and frame rate of [REC FORMAT] when [RESOLUTION] is set to [SYSTEM] during the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 99
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50.00Hz] and [SDI MODE SEL] is set to [THROUGH] Setup of the [OUTPUT SEL] Recording format [RESOLUTION] SDI + HDMI (simultaneous output) setting SDI OUT terminal HDMI OUT terminal SDI SDI OUT terminal 1080p 1080/25.00p 1080i 1080/50.00i 4K 2160/25.00p - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 100
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz] and [SDI MODE SEL] is set to [NORMAL] *1 Setup of the external output will change depending on the [29.97p/23.98p OUTPUT] setup. Setup of the [OUTPUT SEL] Recording format [RESOLUTION] SDI + HDMI (simultaneous output) setting SDI OUT terminal HDMI OUT - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 101
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50.00Hz] and [SDI MODE SEL] is set to [NORMAL] *2 Setup of the external output will change depending on the [25.00p OUTPUT] setup. Setup of the [OUTPUT SEL] Recording format [RESOLUTION] SDI + HDMI (simultaneous output) setting SDI OUT terminal HDMI OUT terminal - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 102
∫ During SDI Mode Signal input to the SDI input is output to the external output of the SDI OUT terminal without any modification when [SDI MODE SEL] is set to [THROUGH]. ≥ For the signal format that the SDI input is possible, refer to page 96. ≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz] and [SDI MODE - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 103
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz] and [SDI MODE SEL] is set to [NORMAL] *1 Setup of the external output will change depending on the [29.97p/23.98p OUTPUT] setup. Setup of the [OUTPUT SEL] Recording format [RESOLUTION] SDI + HDMI (simultaneous output) setting SDI OUT terminal HDMI OUT - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 104
∫ During Clip Playback Mode ≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz] *1 Setup of the external output will change depending on the [29.97p/23.98p OUTPUT] setup. Setup of the [OUTPUT SEL] Recording format [RESOLUTION] SDI + HDMI (simultaneous output) setting SDI OUT terminal HDMI OUT terminal - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 105
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50.00Hz] *2 Setup of the external output will change depending on the [25.00p OUTPUT] setup. Setup of the [OUTPUT SEL] Recording format [RESOLUTION] SDI + HDMI (simultaneous output) setting SDI OUT terminal HDMI OUT terminal SDI SDI OUT terminal HDMI HDMI OUT - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 106
a USB 2.0 Cable (commercially-available), image data in the SD card can be transferred. ≥ This unit supports USB 2.0. ≥ Concerning non-linear editing, refer to the instruction manual of your editing software. Operating environment (mass storage) ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 107
Connecting to a PC miniB A USB 2.0 Cable (A-miniB type) (commercially-available) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 2 Turn on the unit. 3 Set [PRIORITY MODE] to [REC/PB] - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 108
[RECORDER ID]. ≥ Do not delete the SD card's folders on a PC. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this unit. ≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. - 108 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 109
(The maximum length of the LAN cables is 100 meters (328 ft).) ∫ Controller supported ≥ AW-RP50 : Ver 4.00.00 or later ≥ AW-RP120 : Ver 3. head to be operated ≥ Menu setup ≥ Zoom operation ≥ Manual recording j Focus j Iris (aperture) adjustment j Gain adjustment Instructions of the controller. - 109 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 110
the one employed by the convertible cameras and HD integrated cameras which have already been launched onto the market. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the camera concerned. ≥ The response speed of the camera differs slightly depending on the controller used. - 110 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 111
∫ To set menu items on the IP image The Camera Text Menu is displayed on the IP image as superimposed text by setting [DISPLAY MENU] (l 228) to [TEXT] and then performing the operation to display the Top Menu on the unit. ≥ The Camera Text Menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the unit or the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 112
"Off" or "On", then press the [F2] dial. [Off]: [On]: Infrared Recording Mode Off Infrared Recording Mode On ≥ If you operate the [IRIS] dial in Manual Iris Mode, the iris is adjusted, while if you operate the dial in Auto Iris Mode, the setup value of [AE LEVEL] is adjusted. ≥ When - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 113
∫ Color temperature setting ([COLOR TEMP]) 1 Press the [MENU] button on the AW-RP50. ≥ The [MENU] button lights, and the [PRESET MEMORY/MENU] buttons become selectable. 2 Press the [4 (AWB/ABB)] button in the [PRESET MEMORY/MENU] area. ≥ The button lights, and the AWB/ABB menu appears on the LCD - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 114
∫ Assigning [COLOR TEMP] and [DIGITAL EXTENDER] to the [USER] buttons It is possible to assign off/on for the color temperature setting ([COLOR TEMP]) or for the digital extender function ([DIGITAL EXTENDER]) to the [USER] button. 1 Press the [MENU] button on the AW-RP50. ≥ The [MENU] button lights, - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 115
"Off" or "On", then press the [F2] dial. [Off]: [On]: Infrared Recording Mode Off Infrared Recording Mode On ≥ If you operate the [IRIS] dial in Manual Iris Mode, the iris is adjusted, while if you operate the dial in Auto Iris Mode, the setup value of [AE LEVEL] is adjusted. ≥ When - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 116
∫ Color temperature setting ([COLOR TEMP]) 1 Press the [EXIT] button and the [ATW] button of [WHITE BAL] simultaneously. ≥ The [A], [B], and [ATW] buttons of [WHITE BAL] light, and color temperature setting mode is enabled. The color temperature setting value appears on the LCD screen during this - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 117
details on operations, refer to the AK-HRP200 Operating Instructions. Control/display component 1 Camera power switch 2 Viewfinder power BARS/TEST] [AUTO WHITE] [AUTO BLACK] AG-MDR25 ± : Supported #: Supported with some restrictions s : Not supported ± s # ± ± Remarks ≥ Use this to switch between - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 118
FILE3] [SCENE FILE4] [SCENE/USER FILE STORE] [VOL LOCK] [GAIN R] [GAIN B] [FLARE/PED] [FLARE/PED] [DTL] AG-MDR25 ± : Supported #: Supported with some restrictions s : Not supported s ± s # s s # s s ± ± ± s s ± Remarks [WHITE BALANCE MODE] is set to [P5600K] when this switch is set to ON, and set - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 119
SHT] [SYNC] [CAM No.] [10-19] [CAM SEL] [CHARA MENU ON/ OFF] [SELECT] [TALLY/CALL] [ALARM] AG-MDR25 ± : Supported #: Supported with some restrictions s : Not supported ± ± ± s # ± s ± ± ± ± # ± s s Remarks ND/ZOOM/FOCUS can also be adjusted. Adjustments can be made, but the IRIS value cannot be - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 120
IRIS (↑ ↓)] [M.PED PUSH PREVIEW] [FADER FULL] [AUTO] [CLOSE] [SENSE] [COARSE] [EXT] [D.EXT] [SD CARD] AG-MDR25 ± : Supported #: Supported with some restrictions s : Not supported s ± ± ± s s ± s # s s ± ± Remarks The IRIS value is not displayed in the adjustment value display. Used for ZOOM/FOCUS - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 121
(4K)]) ≥ This unit cannot display H.264 format 4K images on the Live screen. To display 4K images, use an external device or external software that supports 4K images. - 121 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 122
About number of pixels/frame rate during SD card recording and IP streaming ≥ Refer to page 145 for information about [Priority Mode], and page 147 for information about [Recording format]. ∫ During CAM Mode ≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz] [Priority Mode] setting [Recording format] - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 123
∫ During SDI Mode ≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz] [Priority Mode] setting SDI output device format 1920k1080/59.94p 1920k1080/59.94i REC/PB 1920k1080/29.97PsF 1280k720/59.94p 1920k1080/23.98PsF [Priority Mode] setting IP SDI output device format 1920k1080/59.94p 1920k1080/59.94i, 29 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 124
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50.00Hz] [Priority Mode] setting SDI output device format 1920k1080/50.00p 1920k1080/50.00i REC/PB 1920k1080/25.00PsF 1280k720/50.00p [Priority Mode] setting IP SDI output device format 1920k1080/50.00p 1920k1080/50.00i, 25.00PsF [Priority Mode] setting Setup - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 125
images on the screen, make it impossible for the web browser to work and cause other kinds of problems. ≥ Use the desktop version of Internet Explorer. (Internet Explorer for Windows UI is not supported.) ≥ For the most recent information on compatible operating systems and web browsers, visit the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 126
Performing network setup with the "Easy IP Setup Software" (For Windows) Network setup of this unit can be performed with the "Easy IP Setup Software". Check the following website, and download and install the "Easy IP Setup Software". http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ∫ Use the Easy IP Setup Software to - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 127
3 Click the MAC address/IPv4 address of the camera and recorder to be set, and click the [Network Settings] button. ≥ When a DHCP server is being used, the IP address allocated to the unit can be checked by clicking the [Search] button of the Easy IP Setup Software. ≥ If IP addresses have been - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 128
[Live] on the personal computer for the first time, the installation screen for the plug-in viewer software (ActiveX) appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform installation. ≥ Depending on the operating environment of your computer, you may need to start Internet Explorer with an - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 129
setting is [192.168.0.1]. [DNS]: Sets if the DNS server address is to be acquired automatically (Auto) or entered manually (Manual). It is necessary to set the DNS when [MANUAL] is set. The DNS server address is automatically acquired by setting to [AUTO] when the DHCP function is used. Contact - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 130
Icon [A-a] [Return] [] Description of operation Switches between uppercase and lowercase. Returns to the previous screen. The entered characters are canceled. Switches to symbols and numbers. [] [BS] / [Enter] 3 Touch [EXIT]. Enters a space. Deletes a character. Deletes the previous character if - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 131
screen (l 134, 165). 1 2 3 4 1 Select [On] for [User auth.]. ≥ After selecting, click the [Set] button. 2 (When using a device that supports DIGEST authentication) Select [Digest] for [Authentication]. ≥ After selecting, click the [Set] button. 3 Enter information in the [User name], [Password], and - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 132
After changing the user name/password Also change the user names and passwords registered to the following. Refer to the operating instructions provided with your product for further information about the settings used for your product. ≥ Remote Camera Controller (AW-RP50, AW-RP120) ≥ Remote - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 133
Displaying the web screen using a personal computer The procedure is explained here using Windows screens (Internet Explorer), but it is the same when using the Mac (Safari)* screens. * There may be differences in some parts of the screen displays. 1 Start the web browser of the personal computer. - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 134
installed, an installation confirmation message is displayed before the live screen [Live] is displayed. In a case like this, follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. For further details, refer to "Installing the plug-in viewer software" (l 128). ≥ When an attempt is made to - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 135
Operating from the web screen The Live screen [Live] includes a "single display mode" that displays the IP image of a single Camera Head or a single unit of this product and a "multi display mode" that displays the IP images of multiple Camera Heads or multiple units of this product. See below for - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 136
1 Connected device information [Compact Camera Head AG-MDC20] is displayed when the web screen is displayed in CAM Mode, while [Memory Card Portable Recorder AG-MDR25] is displayed when the screen is displayed in SDI Mode. 2 Camera title information The name set in [Camera title] on the Basic screen - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 137
6 Stream buttons [Stream] When [H.264] is selected These buttons appear only when H.264 images are displayed. When selected, the text on the button turns green, and the images in the main area appear according to the settings configured for [H.264(1)]. (l 150) When selected, the text on the button - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 138
focusing. When Auto ( ) is selected, the focus is adjusted automatically. When this is pressed while the focus is being adjusted manually, the focus will be temporarily adjusted automatically. It is disabled when Auto is selected. Use this to adjust the focus in the near ([Near]) direction - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 139
image darker. Use this to make the image lighter. ≥ The iris is adjusted by operating [j]/[i] when [Iris]/[Gain]/[SHTR] are all set to [Manual] ( ). It can also be adjusted by pressing and holding [j]/[i]. ≥ The [AE Level] setup is adjusted by operating [j]/[i] when one of [Iris]/[Gain]/[SHTR - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 140
can be adjusted, but the actual input volume does not change. The adjusted volume will be applied after the [Audio Level] setting is changed to [Manual]. 24 SD access lamp [SD/REC] When an SD card is being accessed, this lamp is displayed in red. 25 Date and time indication Displays - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 141
About the Camera Text Menu Since the setup of this unit is performed with the remote camera controller via network, the Camera Text Menu can be displayed in the IP image as superimposed text. ≥ The Camera Text Menu can be displayed only during CAM Mode. ≥ For remote camera controller, refer to page - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 142
Live screen [Live]: Multi display mode The images of a multiple number of devices (Camera Heads/Recorders) can be monitored on one screen (multi screen). The images of 4 devices or a maximum of 16 devices can be monitored at the same time. When the camera title of any of the images is clicked, the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 143
Setup from the web screen ∫ About the backup function for each setup item The following setup items that can be set with web screen will maintain separate setup values for CAM Mode and SDI Mode. ≥ [Display] under the Clock setting tab [Date&Time] (l 145) ≥ All setup items under the Live page tab - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 144
Web setup screen [Setup] The settings for the unit are selected on this screen. ≥ The setting menu operations can be performed only by users whose access level is "1. Administrator". For the procedure used to set the access level, refer to page 166. 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Basic button [Basic] When the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 145
To display 4K images, use an external device or external software that supports 4K images. ∫ Clock settings tab [Date&Time] Configure the settings click [NTP>>], the settings screen for the NTP server appears. (l 171) Manual - Date/time Configure the settings for the month, day, and year and for - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 146
∫ Live page tab [Live page] Configure the setting for the camera title. Camera title Enter the name of the Camera Head or the unit. When the [Set] button is clicked, the input name appears in the camera title display area. ≥ By factory default, this is set to the model number of the Camera Head or - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 147
∫ SD card tab [SD memory card] Configure the format settings for the video to be recorded to an SD card or initialize a card. ≥ The priority mode needs to be set to "REC/PB" or "REC/PB(4K)". For details, refer to "Priority mode tab [Priority Mode]" (l 145) ¥ Recording setting Recording format Set - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 148
¥ SD memory card information Remaining capacity (Remaining capacity/Original capacity) Displays the remaining capacity and total capacity of the SD card. ≥ Capacity is indicated in GB. If a card is not inserted or recognized, "--- GB" is displayed. ≥ The correct capacity may not be displayed - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 149
Image screen [Image/Audio] ∫ IP video settings tab [Video over IP] The JPEG image and H.264 image settings as well as the settings related to image quality are selected on this screen. ≥ This item's setting is reflected when the [Set] button is pressed. ¥ Initial display settings for "Live" page - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 150
¥ H.264(1)/H.264(2) Configure the settings for H.264 images. H.264 transmission Whether to transmit the H.264 images is set here. Factory settings: On Internet mode (over HTTP) This setting is selected when transmitting H.264 images over the Internet. H.264 images can be transmitted using the same - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 151
bit rate may be lower than the specified value. *2 When [IP(4K)] is selected as for the [Priority Mode], this value is fixed to support the frame rate. Factory settings: H.264(1): 14336kbps H.264(2): 8192kbps The range of H.264 bit rates that can be specified varies depending on the resolution - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 152
port (Audio)] are automatically set. We recommend selecting the [Unicast port (MANUAL)] setting when the port number transmitting the H.264 images does not need to as "router") (l 167). For details, refer to the operating instructions for the router. An unlimited number of users can access a single - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 153
10670. Factory settings: H.264(1): 33004 H.264(2): 33014 ≥ The unicast port number must be configured when [Transmission type] is set to [Unicast port (MANUAL)]. Multicast address Enter the multicast IP address. Images and audio will be sent to the specified IP address. Usable values: 224.0.0.0 to - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 154
] can be set, but the actual input volume does not change. The adjusted volume will be applied after the [Audio Level] setting is changed to [Manual]. Low Cut Reduces the level of the bass. Sets On/Off. Factory settings: Off Audio Level Switches the adjustment method of Audio Level. Setting value - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 155
¥ Audio over IP Audio Transmission Set the communication mode used to transmit audio data to a personal computer, etc. Setting value: Off Do not transmit audio data. All settings and controls related to audio will be disabled. On Transmit audio data. This allows audio as well as images to be - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 156
¥ Scene File setup screen [Scene File] Perform the setup similar to menu [SCENE FILE] of this unit. To display the picture quality adjustment screen, click the [Setup>>] button for [Scene File] in the picture quality adjustment tab [Image]. The setup contents for items in this screen are immediately - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 157
Chroma Phase Content of the setup is the same as the menu [SCENE FILE] → [CHROMA PHASE] of this unit. (l 204) Setting value: j31 to i31 Factory settings: 0 Matrix Content of the setup is the same as the menu [SCENE FILE] → [MATRIX] of this unit. (l 204) Setting value: Norm, Cine-Like, Still-Like, - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 158
Knee Content of the setup is the same as the menu [SCENE FILE] → [KNEE] of this unit. (l 206) Setting value: Auto, Low, Mid, High Factory settings: Auto DRS Content of the setup is the same as the menu [SCENE FILE] → [DRS] of this unit. ( l 207) Setting value: Off, Low, Mid, High Factory settings: - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 159
[SW SETUP] → [IRIS MODE] of this unit. (l 208) Setting value: Auto, Manual Factory settings: Auto Gain Mode Content of the setup is the same as the menu [SW SETUP] → [GAIN MODE] of this unit. (l 208) Setting value: Auto, Manual Factory settings: Auto Gain Adjusts the gain value. Setup range: 0 dB to - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 160
Shutter Mode Content of the setup is the same as the menu [SW SETUP] → [SHUTTER MODE] of this unit. (l 209) Setting value: Auto, Manual Factory settings: Auto Shutter Speed Adjusts the shutter speed. The shutter speed set in [Synchro Scan] will be set if [Synchro] is set. Setup range: - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 161
Factory settings: Stationary Focus Content of the setup is the same as the menu [SW SETUP] → [FOCUS] of this unit. (l 211) Setting value: Auto, Manual Factory settings: Auto Custom AF Stability Content of the setup is the same as the menu [SW SETUP] → [CUSTOM AF STABILITY] of this unit. (l 50, - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 162
∫ System settings tab [System] This is the setup menu in which the output image settings of the Camera Head or the unit are configured. ≥ This item's setting is reflected when the [Set] button is pressed. ¥ Others Time Stamp The recording date and time can be recorded superimposed on the image. ≥ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 163
¥ Display Output OSD Status Displays the result of performing [WB Set] on the IP image as superimposed text. ≥ Not displayed during SDI Mode. Setting value: Off, On Factory settings: Off CHAR Output Content of the setup is the same as the menu [OUTPUT SETUP] → [CHAR OUTPUT] of this unit. (l 220) - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 164
Multi screen setup screen [Multi-screen] The Camera Heads or the units whose images are to be displayed on the multi screen are set here. ∫ Multi screen setup tab [Multi-screen setup] This item's setting is reflected when the [Set] button is pressed. IP address Enter the IP address or the host - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 165
, close the browser and perform access again. ≥ We recommend selecting [Digest] to ensure communication security when connecting to a device that supports DIGEST authentication. ≥ To prevent third parties from identifying user names and passwords, register new user name information (user names and - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 166
Password Retype password [4 to 32 half-size characters] The password is input here. Enter the setting using the [Set] button. ≥ The following characters can be displayed. Half-size numeric characters 0123456789 Half-size alphabetical characters (upper and lower cases) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 167
when the [Set] button is pressed. The following information is required to configure network settings. Consult your network administrator or Internet service provider. ≥ IP address ≥ Subnet mask ≥ Default gateway (when using a gateway server or router) ≥ HTTP port ≥ DNS primary and secondary server - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 168
address is acquired automatically. For further details, consult your system administrator. Setting value: Auto, Manual Factory settings: Manual Primary DNS Secondary DNS Input the IP address of the DNS server if the [Manual] setting has been selected for [DNS]. For details on the IP address of the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 169
25, 42, 53, 67, 68, 69, 80, 110, 123, 161, 162, 443, 995, 10669, 10670, 59000 to 61000 Factory settings: 554 ≥ The unit also supports general RTSP protocols. Listed below are the URLs for RTSP requests. Request URL Description rtsp:///mediainput/h264/stream_1 Images set with [H.264 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 170
∫ Advanced network setting tab [Advanced] Click the [Advanced] tab in the network setup screen [Network]. Settings relating to the FTP, NTP, UPnP, and HTTPS functions are performed here. Click the links to each item to move to the respective setting page. ¥ FTP Configure settings related to the FTP - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 171
the NTP server address. Setting value: Auto Acquires the NTP server address from the DHCP server. Manual Sets the address by inputting the NTP server address in [NTP server address]. Factory settings: Manual ≥ To acquire the NTP server address from the DHCP server, you need to set "DHCP" (l 167 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 172
NTP server address When [Manual] is selected in the NTP server. Factory range: 1h to 24h Factory settings: 1h ¥ UPnP This unit supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Using the UPnP function allows the following to be set possible from the web browser" in the "Troubleshooting" (l 247). - 172 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 173
¥ HTTPS Using the HTTPS function enables access to the Camera Head or the unit to be encrypted and communication security to be enhanced. See page 175 for more details on the HTTPS setup method. This item's setting is reflected when the [Set] button is pressed. CRT key generate A CRT key (SSL - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 174
by HTTPS for the first time. Install the self-signed certificate (security certificate) in your PC in accordance with the screen instructions. (l 181) ≥ When using a server certificate: Install the Certificate Authority (CA) root certificate or intermediate certificate in your web browser in advance - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 175
∫ HTTPS settings [HTTPS] This encrypts access to the Camera Head or the unit and sets HTTPS to enhance communication security. Setting HTTPS is performed by following the procedures below. 1 2 3 4 5 1. Generating a CRT key (SSL encryption key) (l 176) When using self-signed certificates When - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 176
∫ Generating a CRT key (SSL encryption key) [CRT key generate] ≥ A CRT key cannot be generated when self-signed certificates and server certificates are enabled. ≥ The size of the key that can be used by the Certificate Authority (CA) differs when using a server certificate. Confirm in advance the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 177
∫ Generating a self-signed certificate [Self-signed Certificate - Generate] ≥ A self-signed certificate cannot be generated when a CRT key has not been generated. 1 Click the [Execute] button in [Self-signed Certificate - Generate]. ≥ [Self-signed Certificate - Generate] is displayed. 2 Input - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 178
≥ When the [Confirm] button is clicked, the registered content of the generated self-signed certificate (security certificate) is displayed in the [Self-signed Certificate Confirm] dialog. ≥ Click the [Delete] button to delete the generated self-signed certificate (security certificate). ≥ When [ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 179
≥ When using a server certificate, the information to be input must be in accordance with the demands of the Certificate Authority (CA), which will be applied to. ≥ Characters that can be input for [Common Name], [Country], [State], [Locality], [Organization], [Organizational Unit] are 0 to 9 (half- - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 180
for the first time. Install the self-signed certificate (security certificate) in your personal computer in accordance with the screen instructions. (l 181) ≥ Using a server certificate Install the Certificate Authority (CA) root certificate or intermediate certificate in your web browser in advance - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 181
Camera Head or the unit or a website whose address is not the address specified for the Camera Head or the unit, there may be a security problem, so please be careful. 3 Click [Certificate error] in the URL and then click [View certificates]. - 181 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 182
4 Click [Install Certificate...]. ≥ If [Install Certificate...] is not displayed, close Internet Explorer and restart it by selecting [Run as Administrator]. Right-click on [Start] - [Program] - [Internet Explorer] and click [Execute as Administrator (A)..]. 5 Click [Next], which is displayed in the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 183
7 Select [Trusted Root Certification Authorities] and click [OK]. 8 Click [Next]. 9 Click [Finish]. - 183 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 184
10 Click [Yes]. ≥ When importing is finished, the "The import was successful." screen is displayed. 11 Click [OK]. ≥ Closing the web browser after importing the certificate and reconnecting to it will stop the "Certificate error" screen being displayed. - 184 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 185
Maintenance screen [Maintenance] Among the various maintenance operations performed on this screen are system log checks, system version upgrading and initialization of the unit. The Maintenance screen consists of five tabs: [System log], [Product info.], [Status], [Default reset] and [Backup]. ∫ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 186
∫ Status confirmation tab [Status] Confirm the status of the unit. ¥ UPnP Port number(HTTP) Displays the port number configured via UPnP port forwarding. Status Displays the port forwarding status. Port number(HTTPS) Displays the port number configured via UPnP port forwarding. Status Displays the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 187
∫ Back up tab [Backup] On this screen, the unit's settings can be saved to a personal computer or settings saved in a personal computer can be loaded into the unit for use. Config data type Specify the type of settings to save when saving the unit's configuration data on the personal computer. - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 188
Record to SD card MP4 or AVCHD clip can be saved to SD card by remotely controlling this unit. ≥ For compatible SD card, refer to page 28. ≥ Set the priority mode to "REC/PB" or "REC/PB(4K)" before use. For details, refer to "Priority mode tab [Priority Mode]" (l 145) ≥ IP control and IP video - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 189
≥ When the SD access lamp is displayed red, recordingis not possible because the SD card is being accessed ≥ The following operations are not possible during recording. j Menu operation on the web screen j Display of the Camera Text Menu j Changing the Scene Selection [Scene] setting (l 139) j - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 190
∫ About the List screen 1 Switches to top page. 2 Returns to the previous page. 12 3 45 3 Goes to the next page. 4 Switches to last page. 5 Displays the number of pages. 6 6 Selects the recording media. 7 7 Selects the recording format. 8 8 Select all content. 9 Select content - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 191
. User name admin Password 12345 ≥ If the mobile terminal does not support the character code UTF-8, the characters cannot be displayed properly. 1 Input are displayed on the screen. This switches the iris between auto and manual. At the auto setting, the button label is green. This adjusts - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 192
point is adjusted) automatically. At the auto setting, the button label turns green. When this is pressed while the focus is being adjusted manually, the focus will be temporarily adjusted automatically. It does not work during automatic adjustments. Adjusts the focus toward "Near". It does not work - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 193
ND filter Camera Text Menu (OSD menu) operation The buttons to operate the ND Filter are displayed in the screen by pressing this button. ND Filter is not used. Reduces the light intensity to 1/4. Reduces the light intensity to 1/16. Reduces the light intensity to 1/64. When this button is - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 194
Operations for recording to an SD card Perform the operations for recording the video and audio captured with the unit to an SD card. These buttons are displayed at the bottom of the screen only when the priority mode (l 33, 145) is set to "REC/PB" or "REC/PB(4K)". Starts recording to an SD card. - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 195
Menu Menu structure ∫ Menu structure for Recording Mode The menu items that can be set vary depending on the input device to be connected (CAM Mode/SDI Mode). In CAM Mode, the Camera Text Menu can be displayed on the IP image as superimposed text. (l 141) *1 The menu items below correspond to the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 196
Top menu [SW SETUP] Menu item [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] [SPOTLIGHT COMPENS.] [ND FILTER] [IRIS MODE] [GAIN MODE] "GAIN" [AGC LIMIT] [SUPER GAIN] [SUPER GAIN EFFECT] [SHUTTER MODE] "SHUTTER SPEED" [SYNCHRO SCAN] [AUTO SLOW SHUTTER LIMIT] [AUTO SHUTTER LIMIT] [AE LEVEL] [WHITE BALANCE MODE] [VAR] [i.ZOOM] - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 197
Top menu Menu item [INFRARED REC] [SW SETUP] [IR REC COLOR] [RECORD SETUP] [SCAN REVERSE] [SYSTEM FREQ] [PRIORITY MODE] [REC FORMAT] [AUTO REC INPUT] [MEDIA SELECT] [PRE-REC] [TIME STAMP] [TC/UB SETUP] [RECORDER ID] [DF MODE] [TCG] [SDI REGEN] [TC PRESET] [UB PRESET] [AUDIO SELECT] [AUDIO - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 198
] [PEAKING LEVEL] [WFM] [WFM TYPE] [WFM POSITION] [ZEBRA] [ZEBRA MODE] [ZEBRA DETECT 1] [ZEBRA DETECT 2] [COLOR BARS] [DISP SETUP] [BARS TYPE] [GUIDE LINES] [SAFETY ZONE] [CENTER MARKER] [DATE/TIME] [DATE FORMAT] [AUDIO LEVEL METER] [LENS STATUS] [CARD & BATTERY] [OTHER DISPLAY] [POWER LCD] [LCD - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 199
Top menu [OTHER FUNCTION] Menu item [CLOCK SET] [TIME ZONE] [POWER UP OPTION] [ECONOMY (BATT)] [ECONOMY (AC)] [TOUCH SCREEN] [CLIP NUMBER RESET] [DISPLAY MENU] "OSD STATUS" [INITIAL SET] [NETWORK SETUP] [MAINTENANCE] [LANGUAGE] [RECORDER LAN SETUP] [CAMERA LAN SETUP] [VERSION] [UPDATE] [HOUR - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 200
∫ Menu structure for Playback Mode Top Menu [PLAYBACK SETUP] [OPERATION] [USER SW] [OUTPUT SETUP] [CARD FUNCTION] [DISP SETUP] [OTHER FUNCTION] [MAINTENANCE] Menu item [REPEAT PLAY]/[RESUME PLAY]/[PICTURE MEDIA SELECT] [PROTECT]/[DELETE]/[COPY] [USER1] [OUTPUT SEL]/[RESOLUTION]/[DOWN CONV.]/[3G - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 201
FILE] # desired setting [SELECT SCENE] It is possible to switch between Auto Mode ([AUTO]) and Manual Mode ([F1:], [F2:], [F3:]). Your favorite image settings can be saved to the scene numbers of Manual Mode. Please switch the scene number according to the recording situation. ≥ For setup of Auto - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 202
[NAME EDIT] Title of the selected scene number can be changed with [SELECT SCENE]. ≥ Title cannot be added when set to [AUTO]. 1 Touch [NAME EDIT]. 2 Enter the desired title. ≥ For information on how to enter characters, refer to page 129. ≥ Up to 6 alphanumeric characters can be entered. ≥ Touch [ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 203
[SKIN TONE DTL] This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up. 1 Touch [SKIN TONE DTL]. 2 Touch / to select the setting item. [OFF]: [LOW]: [HIGH]: [SKIN TONE DTL] is not used Lower setup Higher setup - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 204
[CHROMA LEVEL] Adjusts color density. 1 Touch [CHROMA LEVEL]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ You can select a value between s70 and r30. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥ The default setting that is assigned to [F3:] in [SELECT SCENE] is "0". [CHROMA PHASE] Adjusts color balance. 1 Touch - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 205
[COLOR CORRECTION SETTING] This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 16 phases in an image. It can be set to individual color hue. ≥ The values of the angles below are approximate. Mg-R R-R-Yl 135° R 112.5° 90° R@104° Mg 67.5° Mg@61° B-Mg-Mg 45° R-Yl-Yl - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 206
[MASTER PED] Adjustment of black level based on the image is performed. 1 Touch [MASTER PED]. 2 Touch / to adjust the black level. ≥ You can select a value between s15 and r15. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥ The default setting that is assigned to [F3:] in [SELECT SCENE] is "0". [GAMMA] - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 207
[DRS] Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. The dynamic range can be expanded by compressing the level of the video signals in high-brightness areas where overexposure occurs during normal recording. 1 Touch [DRS]. 2 Touch / to change the setting. [OFF]/[LOW]/[MID]/[HIGH] ≥ The - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 208
) can be switched. (l 81) [CLEAR]/[1/4]/[1/16]/[1/64] [IRIS MODE] Switches the Auto/Manual of the iris adjustment. (l 55) [AUTO]/[MANUAL] [GAIN MODE] Switches the Auto/Manual of the gain adjustment. (l 57) [AUTO]/[MANUAL] [AGC LIMIT] Sets the maximum possible gain value for Auto Gain Mode. (l 58 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 209
GAIN EFFECT] Sets the gain value during Super Gain. (l 58) [33 dB]/[36 dB] [SHUTTER MODE] Switches the Auto/Manual of the shutter speed adjustment. (l 59) [AUTO]/[MANUAL] [SYNCHRO SCAN] Sets the initial Synchro Scan setting. ≥ Depending on the size and frame rate in [REC FORMAT], the setting - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 210
[AUTO SHUTTER LIMIT] Sets the upper limit value of the shutter speed during the Auto Shutter Mode. [OFF]/[1/100]/[1/120]*1/[1/125]*2/[1/250] *1 Not displayed when [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50.00Hz]. *2 Not displayed when [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz]. [AE LEVEL] Adjusts the brightness during Auto - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 211
stabilization effect can be switched depending on the recording style. (l 48) [NORMAL]/[STATIONARY] [FOCUS] Switches the Auto/Manual of the focus adjustment. (l 49) [AUTO]/[MANUAL] [CUSTOM AF STABILITY] How easily focusing starts during Auto Focus can be adjusted. (l 50) [1]/[2]/[3] [INFRARED REC - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 212
[RECORD SETUP] All default settings are indicated with underlined text RECORD SETUP] # desired setting [SYSTEM FREQ] Set the system frequency of this unit. (l 41) [59.94Hz]/[50.00Hz] ≥ After you have changed the system frequency, this unit will be restarted automatically. ≥ AG-MDR25P: This function - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 213
[REC FORMAT] Switch the picture quality of motion pictures to be recorded with this unit. Depending on the settings of [SYSTEM FREQ] (l 41) and [PRIORITY MODE], the available [REC FORMAT] settings differ. ≥ [REC FORMAT] cannot be set when [PRIORITY MODE] is set to [IP] or [IP(4K)]. How to read a [ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 214
Recording format PS 1080/50.00p PH 1080/50.00i PH 720/50.00p HA 1080/50.00i HE 1080/50.00i PM 720/50.00p System frequency setting 50.00Hz Picture size 1920k1080 1280k720 1920k1080 1440k1080 1280k720 ∫ Items that can be set up during SDI Mode ≥ For the signal format of the SDI input, refer to page - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 215
[AUTO REC INPUT] This unit can start/stop recording automatically following the AUTO REC signal input from the camera recorder connected to the SDI IN terminal. (l 82) [OFF]/[TYPE1]/[TYPE2]/[TYPE3] [MEDIA SELECT] Card slot can be selected separately to record motion pictures. (l 41) [SD CARD 1]/[SD - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 216
[TC/UB SETUP] All default settings are indicated with underlined text TC/UB SETUP] # desired setting [DF MODE] Selects the compensation mode for the time code. (l 64) ≥ Set [SYSTEM FREQ] to [59.94Hz]. (l 41) [DF]/[NDF] [TCG] Sets the way the time code will move. (l 64) [FREE RUN]/[REC RUN] [SDI - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 217
] setup cannot be changed when [AUDIO SELECT] is set to [OFF] or [SDI]. [AUDIO LEVEL] Switches the adjustment method of Audio Level. (l 62) [AUTO]/[MANUAL] [AUDIO ALC] Distortion of sound can be decreased by setting to [ON]. Natural-sounding audio will be recorded when [OFF] is set. (l 62) ≥ Set - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 218
[USER SW] The menu items to be displayed vary depending on whether the unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. USER SW] # desired setting [USER1] Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. (l 66) ≥ For the functions of the USER - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 219
[OUTPUT SETUP] Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. OUTPUT SETUP] # desired setting [SDI MODE SEL] Switches the output method of the SDI OUT terminal. (l 95) [NORMAL]/[ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 220
[CHAR OUTPUT] Selects whether or not to superimpose characters on the output image from the HDMI OUT terminal or the SDI OUT terminal. [ON]: Superimposes characters. [OFF]: Does not superimpose characters. ≥ Characters are not displayed on the output image from the SDI OUT terminal when [SDI - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 221
[SDI AUDIO OUTPUT GAIN] Adjusts the gain value of the audio output signal of the SDI OUT terminal. ≥ Set [OUTPUT SEL] to [SDI] (l 97) ≥ (In case of Playback Mode) Touch the Play Mode selection icon, and set to Clip Playback Mode (l 84) [0 dB]/[-6 dB]/[-12 dB] ≥ Setup cannot be changed when [SDI - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 222
[USER FILE] The menu setups other than [SCENE FILE] or [NETWORK SETUP] can be saved to a SD card, or loaded to this unit from a SD card. ≥ Setup for [SYSTEM FREQ], [CLOCK SET], [TIME ZONE], and [LANGUAGE] are not saved. ≥ User files saved in a different Operation Mode (CAM Mode/SDI Mode) cannot be - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 223
[PEAKING COLOR] You can set the peaking color for Focus Assist. (l 52) [Red]/[Blue]/[Yellow]/[White] [PEAKING LEVEL] You can set the peaking strength for Focus Assist. (l 52) ≥ This function's default setting is "0". [WFM] This enables/disables the Wave Form Monitor function. (l 78) [ON]/[OFF] [ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 224
adjustment of the external monitor can be displayed. (l 74) [ON]/[OFF] [BARS TYPE] Type of the color bar can be switched. (l 74) [TYPE1] [TYPE2] [GUIDE LINES] You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 225
[SAFETY ZONE] Display of the range that can be displayed with the external monitor (safety zone A) can be switched. (When [16:9 90%] is set) [OFF]/[16:9 90%]/[4:3]/[14:9]/[1.85:1]/[2:1]/[2.35:1]/[2.39:1] ≥ The safety zone is not displayed on the images that is actually recorded. ≥ The safety zone is - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 226
[OTHER DISPLAY] This shows or hides indications on the screen except for [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARKER], [DATE/TIME], [AUDIO LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [CARD & BATTERY]. [ON]/[OFF] [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 227
[OTHER FUNCTION] Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. OTHER FUNCTION] # desired setting [CLOCK SET] Set date and time. (l 37) [TIME ZONE] Set the time difference from - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 228
[ECONOMY (AC)] When connected to AC adaptor about 15 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off. ≥ (In case of Playback Mode) Start up the unit in SDI Mode, and press the MODE button to switch to Playback Mode. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ [ECONOMY (AC)] operates only during SDI - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 229
[INITIAL SET] The menu settings or [SELECT SCENE] are reset to the default. (l 201) [ALL]: [SCENE]: [USER] [NETWORK]: This is for initializing all menus.*1 This is for initializing the setting of each scene number of [SELECT SCENE].*2 Initializes the setup other than [SELECT SCENE] and [NETWORK - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 230
head. [UPDATE] Updates the firmware of this unit or the camera head. For the most current information regarding the update, confirm at the following support site. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ≥ Updating is not possible with illegal firmware files. ≥ Connect the AC adaptor before updating, and do not - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 231
[OPERATION] ≥ Press the MODE button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode OPERATION] # desired setting [PROTECT] Clips and still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some clips/still pictures, formatting the SD card will delete them.) (l 91) [ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 232
)*1 CLEAR ND1/4, ND1/16, ND1/64 Key lock (l 77) ND filter (l 81)*1 AGC, 0dB Center Marker (l 225) Gain value (l 57)*1 ICONS A.SHTR 1/100 1/100.0 Multi Manual Function (l 79) Auto Shutter display (l 59)*1 Shutter speed (l 59)*1 Synchro Scan (l 60)*1 - 232 - - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 233
C Time Stamp is turned on (l 215)*1 When [AUDIO ALC] is enabled (l 62) NOV 15 2017 15:30:00 Time Stamp (l 215)*1 NOV 15 2017 15:30:00 Date indication Time indication (l 37) AE+10 AE level (l 55)*1 AF50, MF50, 00, 00 Focus (l 49)*1 AUTO , [AUDIO LEVEL] (l 62) MNL Audio level meter (l 62) - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 234
/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. During recording/playback Display Description Behavior and cause CHECK CARD. The SD card is not supported by this unit. ≥ Check the SD card. This card cannot record This is displayed when the SD card has a ≥ Use an SD card with a capacity - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 235
Display Description Behavior and cause ERROR - UNABLE TO REPAIR DATA. Cannot use SD card in recording mode, control data error. This is displayed when the management information cannot be recovered. ≥ Check the SD card. ≥ The operation will stop. ≥ Use another SD card to perform recording. - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 236
occurred. UNABLE TO FORMAT. Cannot delete data on card. Formatting is not possible due to, for example, a problem with the SD card. The SD card cannot be formatted. ≥ Check the SD card. CANNOT PROTECT. The content the SD card. SD card, or the OS is not supported. ≥ Check to see if the OS is - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 237
During copying between SD cards Display Description Behavior and cause Use destination SD card formatted with same as source SD card. This is displayed when the SD card format (FAT32/exFAT)* differs between the SD card of the copy source and that of the copy destination. * FAT32 is a format - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 238
is detected immediately after the unit is turned on or while you are operating it, the status indicator and an on-screen display report the problem. System error The battery is depleted (Low input voltage) Low input voltage to the DC input terminal The card is full Status indicator On-screen - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 239
Recording error Card error The battery will be depleted soon The card is nearly full The cooling fan has stopped Status indicator On-screen display Meaning of the warning Recording/playback Solution Status indicator On-screen display Meaning of the warning Recording/playback Solution Status - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 240
Display Event log Examples of event logs displayed in the system log tab of the maintenance screen in the web screen are shown below. (l 185) Event code Description Explanation of the content W:0001 Recorder system start. ≥ The system has been started with the Recorder. (The power - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 241
Event code W:1010 W:1011 W:1012 W:1013 W:1014 W:1015 W:1101 W:1102 W:1103 W:1104 W:1105 W:1106 W:1107 W:1108 W:1109 W:1110 W:1111 W:1112 W:1113 W:1114 W:1115 W:1301 W:1302 Description Explanation of the content Save the SCENE FILE. ≥ The setting data for [SCENE FILE] has been saved - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 242
Event code W:1303 W:1304 W:1305 W:1306 W:1307 W:1201 W:1202 W:1203 W:1204 W:1205 W:1206 W:1207 W:1208 W:1209 W:1210 W:1211 W:1212 W:1213 W:1214 W:1215 W:1216 Description Explanation of the content SCENE FILE read error. ≥ Reading of the scene file has failed. SCENE FILE - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 243
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens or LCD monitor concerned and the top will become lighter in the next field. This is not a malfunction. ∫ Power Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 244
button to turn on the LCD monitor. (l 79) ∫ Recording Problem Recording does not start. The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto Focus function Press the [AUTO] button for focus control to switch to Manual Focus, and adjust the focus manually. ≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 245
Problem The subject is not brought into focus during zooming when the manual setting is used for the focus intensity. (l 81, 208) ≥ Either select the auto setting for the iris or select the manual setting and adjust the iris manually. (l 55, 208) ≥ Set [AUTO SHUTTER LIMIT] to [OFF]. (l 160, 210) - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 246
in. ≥ Check what signals are supported by the HDMI monitor. ≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. ∫ With a PC Problem When connected by the USB - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 247
Operating Instructions of the controller. ≥ It may be necessary to upgrade the version of the controller so that the controller will support the in the camera] A reply returned from the unit signifies that there are no problems in operation. [When using Mac] Using the OS X terminal, execute > ping - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 248
Problem Check points ≥ Perform access via "https://" when using the HTTPS function. Entry can be displayed on the Live screen. (l 33, 145) ≥ The images may not be refreshed or other trouble may occur with some web browsers or their version which is being used. The images are not refreshed ≥ - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 249
Problem Check points [When using Windows] ≥ Install the plug-in viewer software. (l 128) ≥ If "Every time I visit the webpage" is not selected for "Check for newer - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 250
adaptor to the latest version. If this does not resolve the problem, adjust the hardware accelerator function as follows. This section describes the Resolution] from the menu. 2 Click [Advanced settings]. 3 Select the [Troubleshoot] tab, and click [Change setting]. 4 If the [User Account Control] - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 251
or the zoom function of Internet Explorer while the web browser is open. Press the [F5] key or perform a similar update operation to fix the problem. ≥ If a setting other than 100 % has been selected as the magnification level used for the zoom function of Internet Explorer, the images may not be - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 252
on the personal computer, the following may occur. Follow the instructions below when the following has occurred. The measures below will not The information bar A appears at the bottom of Internet Explorer. A Problem Check points The following message appears in the information bar. "This - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 253
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the clips are displayed in thumbnail. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 254
and other countries. ≥ Android™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc. ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. This product is licensed - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 255
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "min" for minute and "s" for second. ≥ If recording for long periods, - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 256
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 8.3M 3840k2160 2.1 M 1920t1080 0.9M 1280t720 16:9 750 3200 7000 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 257
12 [15/32] 29.5 [15/32] 24.2 [15/16] Others Specification Memory Card Portable Recorder Appearance (Unit: mm [inch]) 22 [7/8] 19.5 [25/32] 41.6 [15/8] 19 [3/4] 32.1 [1-1/4] 2.1 [3/32] 53.5 [23/32] 26.2 [11/32] 2.1 [3/32] 43.5 [123/32] 46.1 [113/16] 38.15 [11/2] 41.6 [15/8] 34.6 - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 258
General Power: DC 7.28 V (When using battery) DC 12 V (When using AC adaptor) Current consumption: When only SDI recording is used; 1.1 A (When using battery) 0.7 A (When using AC adaptor) When the special optional camera head (AG-MDC20G) is connected for recording; 2.2 A (When using battery) 1.4 A - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 259
Digital video Video signal for external output: 8 bit 4:2:2 Recording video signal: 8 bit 4:2:0 Video compression format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile (MP4/AVCHD) Digital audio Recording audio signal: 48 kHz/16 bit 2CH Audio compression format: MP4; Linear PCM (1.5 Mbps) AVCHD; Dolby Audio (PH/PS: - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 260
ARP, RTSPoverTCP, RTSPoverHTTP, SSL(TLS), MultiCast/UniCast Compatible controller AW-RP50, AW-RP120, AK-HRP200 ≥ Controllers may need to be upgraded to support this unit. AC adaptor Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.2 A Power output: DC 12 V, 3.0 A indicates safety information Ambient - Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ | AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 261
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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Portable Recorder
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AG-MDR25P
AG-MDR25E
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