This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 6. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-3DP1G Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Precautions for Use Caution regarding laser beams The MOS sensor may be damaged if it is exposed to laser light. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens. PLEASE NOTE: When preparing to record important events, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded normally.
Contents Read this first! .................................................................................................................. 2 Precautions for Use ......................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features .................................................................................................... Recording and Playback Features ...............................................................
Setting Time Data .......................................................................................................... Recording Time Codes and User Bits ................................................................... Setting User Bits .................................................................................................... Entering the User Bits ............................................................................................ Setting the Time Code ........................
Chapter 7 Menu Operations 106 106 107 108 110 110 111 113 113 114 116 116 117 118 119 119 120 120 Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit ......................................................... 121 Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit ....................................................... 122 Adjusting the Convergence Point ........................................................................
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Attention Perform the following settings before using the unit for the first time. • The unit is delivered from the factory with the settings not yet specified for your area. Revise the settings for the TV standard of your area, etc., following the procedures described on page 13. The AG-3DP1 P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with two lenses and a 1/3-type 2.
Variable frame rate makes speed effects possible (in the 720P format) The AG-3DP1 comes with the variable frame rate feature developed for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. In 720P mode*1, the frame rate can be set to any of 20 steps between 12P and 60P (50P). This puts features such as undercranking (dropping frames) and overcranking (high frame rate) for quick motion and slow motion cine-like effects at the disposal of the camera crew.
Chapter 1 Overview Recording and Playback Features P2 cards for high capacity, high speed and high reliability In addition to exceptional resistance to shock, vibration and temperature fluctuations, the P2 (Professional Plug-in) card has a reliability that guarantees long-term repeated recording/initialization that a tape or hard disk system with their moving parts could never match. The connectors are professional grade to withstand long-term continual insertion and removal.
This unit is delivered with the area setting, such as the color TV standard, not yet specified. To revise the settings, perform the following steps: 1 After connecting the unit to the power supply then turning on the power, hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button and press the MENU button. 5 Turn the JOG dial button to select SET then press the JOG dial button. OPTION MENU AREA SELECT NTSC SET >>> MAIN MENU 9. CARD FUNCTIONS 10. 3D ASSIST 11. OTHER FUNCTIONS 12. DIAGNOSTIC 13.
Chapter 1 Overview If you perform this setting when using the unit for the first time, only the settings of the following five options are changed, leaving the other factory settings unchanged. If you perform it after making various adjustments with the setup menu or thumbnail menu, all options other than the following five options return to their factory settings. Setup menu option SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT TC MODE HEADROOM DATE FORMAT (Thumbnail menu) Factory settings 1080-59.
Shoulder belt Microphone holder CD-ROM For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page 89). For details, refer to [When Using the Front Microphone] (page 87). • Operating Instructions • Utility Software* Chapter 1 Overview Standard Accessories * For how to install the Utility Software, refer to the Installation Manual included in the CD-ROM. The following accessories are attached to the unit.
Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 9 1 13 POWER switch Use to turn the power on and off. 2 Battery holder An Anton/Bauer battery is mounted here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type] (page 84). 3 Battery release lever Pull down the release lever to release the battery. 4 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) Connect this camera to an external DC power supply.
Audio (input) Function Section 7 2 8 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 4 1 1 2 3 4 MIC IN (front microphone input) +48V jack (XLR, 5pin) Connect a microphone (optional accessory) to this jack. A phantom-powered microphone may be connected. To use a phantom-powered microphone, set the menu option F.MIC POWER to ON in the AUDIO SETUP screen. For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input] (page 87).
Audio (output) Function Section Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2 4 5 1 3 5 1 MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speaker or earphones. CH1/2: Signal output of audio channels 1 and 2. CH3/4: Signal output of audio channels 3 and 4. The channel indications of the audio level meters on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder show the channels selected with this switch.
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 4 5 6 18 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 16 17 1 2 3 19 㻯㻭㻹㻱㻾㻭 㻾㻱㻹㻻㼀㻱 㻲㻻㻯㼁㻿㻌㻌㻵㻾㻵㻿 㼆㻻㻻㻹㻛㻿㻛㻿 㻯㻻㻺㼂㻚 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 1 2 1 CLEAR Focus ring Use this using to adjust the focus manually. 2 1/4 Zoom ring Use this using to adjust the zoom manually. 3 Iris ring Use this using to adjust the lens iris manually. 4 ZOOM lever Use this lever to perform zoom operations.
Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 11 FOCUS selector switch Use this switch to select the focus adjustment mode. A (AUTO): Auto focus mode M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode : Focus on infinity 12 GAIN selector switch This switch adjusts video amplifier gain to suit ambient lighting conditions at the time of shooting. Use the menu options LOW GAIN, MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN in the SW MODE screen to set the L/M/H position gain values.
11 13 12 9 10 2 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 22 1 15 16 17 18 14 4 5 6 7 25 24 23 19 20 21 1 3 8 Shooting and Recording/Playback Function Section (Recorder Unit) 1 REC button Press this button to start recording and press once again to stop it. The REC selector switch can be used to disable the REC button on the handle. 2 REC switch Switches functions of the REC button on the handle. ON: Enables the REC button. OFF: Disables the REC button.
Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 11 P2 card access LED This LED indicates the recording and playback status of each card. For details, refer to [P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Cards] (page 31). 12 SD memory card slot Insert an SD memory card (optional accessory) in this slot. It is used for recording and loading camera setting menus, and uploading meta data. NOTE SD memory card precautions • Use only SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard or the SDHC standard in this camera.
20 HD SDI OUT 1 (L) connector (BNC) Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 21 HD SDI OUT 2 (R) connector (BNC) This connector outputs HD SDI signals. When the menu option SDI OUT in the OUTPUT SEL screen is set to ON, the HD SDI 1 (L) connector outputs the left-lens (L) image, and the HD SDI 2 (R) connector outputs the right-lens (R) image. When the menu option SDI OUT in the OUTPUT SEL screen is set to ON (SIDE), the HD SDI 1 (L) and HD SDI 2 (R) connectors output the SIDE by SIDE image.
Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 3 2 1 1 MENU button Hold down the button to open a setting menu screen. A second press of the button returns the previous image. This function is not available in the thumbnail display and during recording. 2 JOG dial button Use this button to go between setting menus and to select and set items in open setting menus.
Time Code Section 8 1 3 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) Use this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 65). 2 TC IN connector (BNC) To externally lock the time code, input a reference time code to this connector. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 65). RESET button Use this button to reset the counter value on the time code display to 0.
Warning and Status Display Functions Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 1 LCD Monitor 2 4 1 2 3 1 Back tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to ON, this lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp. 2 Back tally switch Use this switch to control the back and rear tally lamps. ON: Enables the back and rear tally lamps. OFF: Disables the back and rear tally lamps. 3 Rear tally lamp The rear tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp.
Viewfinder AJ-CVF100G 16 10 15 9 17 1 5 6 PEAKING CHROMA 11 13 14 7 8 CONTRAST BRIGHT 12 2 3 4 ON OFF 1 2 Viewfinder (optional) The viewfinder displays the video image in color or monochrome during recording or playback. It also displays warnings and messages – indicating camera operating status and settings – zebra patterns and markers (safety zone and center markers, etc.). CHROMA switch Switches the display of images between color and monochrome on the viewfinder.
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock The CLOCK SETTING value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SETTING and TIME ZONE. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on November 16, 2011. 1 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Select TIME ZONE item in OTHER FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.
4 Select CHANGE at the CLOCK SETTING item in OTHER FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button. • The CLOCK SETTING screen appears. OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 3 Recording and Playback USER FILE ACCESS LED ALARM REC TALLY EVF BAT LED CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE H PHASE >>> ON LOW RED ON RETURN CHANGE 0 PUSH MENU TO RETURN 5 Turn the JOG dial button to select YEAR, then press the JOG dial button.
P2 Cards 4 Inserting P2 Cards Chapter 3 Recording and Playback NOTE When using the camera recorder for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. For details, refer to [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 28). 1 Turn on the POWER switch. 2 Open the card slot cover. Push the eject button that pops up to the right. • The L and R P2 card access LEDs indicate the status of the corresponding P2 card. For details, refer to [P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Cards] (page 31).
NOTE To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally erased, position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at [Protect]. P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Cards P2 card access LED Status of P2 card Being accessed Both writing and reading enabled, and to be used ACTIVE for recording at present Writing or reading ACCESSING being performed. Being recognized The P2 card is INFO being recognised.
P2 Card Recording Times P2 cards available with this camera This camera supports the optional AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB) and AJ-P2E032XG (32 GB) P2 cards, and other 4 GB to 64 GB P2 cards (as of Nov. 2011). Chapter 3 Recording and Playback NOTE • This unit cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • Depending on the type of P2 card used, you may need to update the camera driver. For details, refer to [Updating the Firmware Incorporated into the Unit] (page 131).
Basic Procedures Setting the switches before shooting and recording When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as detailed below, before starting to use your AG-3DP1. a d e Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion 1 2 Insert a charged battery. Turn the POWER switch to ON to check the battery remaining level on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. • When battery capacity is low, replace it with a fully charged battery.
3 Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion Chapter 3 Recording and Playback For shooting, follow the steps below. 6, 7 4 1 Point the camera at your subject and adjust the convergence point, using the CONV. dial. For details, refer to [Adjusting the Convergence Point] (page 54). 4 5 Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus, and zoom. To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and shutter mode.
2D LL Recording You can record the left-lens (L) image on both the L and R P2 cards. Set the menu option REC MODE in the SYSTEM SETUP screen to 2D LL. To switch over from the 2D LL recording mode to the 3D recording mode, do the following: 1 For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106). For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106). 2 Turn off the power, following the instructions on the LCD monitor, then turn it back on again.
Native Recording Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Native recording extracts only the active frames according to the recording frame rate. It provides a longer recording time than the normal recording time. For details on recording time, refer to [List of Recording, Playback and Output Formats] (page 45). Also in native recording, the output of camera video and playback video is a 59.94 (50) frame rate.
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording In 720P mode, this camera is capable of frame skipping (undercranking) and high-speed (overcranking) recording. The camera operator can select between native (PN) recording mode and standard (OVER) recording. 1 2 In the SYSTEM SETUP screen, set the menu option SYSTEM MODE to 720-59.94P (72050P) and the menu option REC FORMAT to AVC-I 100/24PN, 30PN (25PN).
Using VFR Recording Function Standard speed for film production (only when SYSTEM MODE is set to 720-59.94P, 1080-23.98PsF) Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second) frame rate (normal speed) for screening a film. Making the settings described below will provide film-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like gamma will make video look like it was shot with a film camera. Standard settings for film production SYSTEM MODE 720 - 59.
Undercranking effects This effect produces the quick motion often used for showing clouds drifting across the sky, crowds of people swarming past a solitary standing individual, a kung fu demonstration and other performances. For example, selecting a VFR recording frame rate of 12 fps when shooting at a 24P recording format yields a fast-motion effect of approx. 2x normal speed. The same effect can be obtained at a 30P recording and a 25P recording.
Special Recording Modes During P2 card recording, interval recording can be enabled from the RECORDING SETUP screen. The interval recording mode is available only with the following settings: Chapter 3 Recording and Playback SYSTEM MODE 1080-59.94i 720-59.
REC CHECK Function Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Pressing the USER button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2) or the RET/REC CHECK button to which REC CHECK has been assigned will automatically locate and play back the last two seconds of the most recent clip. Use this function to check that recording is performed normally. The camera returns to recording standby mode after playback.
Normal and Variable Speed Playback Normal speed playback Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to view playback on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder in color. Connecting a color video monitor to the HD SDI MONITOR OUT, HD SDI OUT 1(L)/2(R) or HDMI connector will enable playback of color video. The PLAY/PAUSE button can be used to pause playback. • During normal playback, 3D display mode is available.
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Recording Signals This camera records HD (1080i, 720P) signals using AVC-Intra codec. It provides a variety of capture frame rates and recording frame rates (native recording) to suit specific applications. Select recording and recording signal in the setting menus listed below.
Selecting Video Output Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Use the OUTPUT SEL screen to select the video output. Menu options in the Setting OUTPUT SEL screen Selects the signal to be output from the HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors and HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector. ON: The HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors output the left-lens (L) image and the rightlens (R) image. The HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector outputs the same image as that selected with the menu option MONTIOR OUT SEL.
List of Recording, Playback and Output Formats Setting menu SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT VFR FRAME RATE (FRAME) 60i AVC-I 100/50 1080/30PN 1080 23.98 PsF AVC-I 100/50 60 min Disabled Disabled — 24PN Disabled Disabled OFF 60P Disabled ON 12-60 OFF Disabled 1080/24PN*1 — 1080/24PN 80 min 23.98PsF*2 720/60P 60 min 59.94P 59.94P VFR 720 59.
Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To record high-quality video with the AG-3DP1, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment) ABB (black balance adjustment) AWB (white balance adjustment).
8 The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and the following message will appear: • The adjusted value is automatically stored in the selected memory (A or B). AWB A END 3.2K 9 The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your camera the first time. • Your camera has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has been changed. • The menu options SYSTEM MODE and REC FORMAT in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.
Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 1 Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at OFF towards ON. When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i or 72050P For 50i and 50P recording S/S (1/12.5) (1/25) 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 For 25P recording S/S (1/12.5) 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 NOTE SHUTTER switch 2 Press the SHUTTER switch towards SEL.
Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 1 Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at ON towards SEL, to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN (S/S) mode. Range of variation in each mode • The shutter speed in SYNCHRO SCAN mode can be displayed in either fractional form (sec) or shutter angle form (deg). To set the display form, use the menu option SYNC SCAN DISP in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. Setting of SYNC SCAN DISP sec deg 1/60.0 – 1/249.8 90d - 359.5d 1/30.0 – 1/249.8 45d - 359.5d 1/24.
Assigning Functions to USER Buttons The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. Use the menu options USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 to assign functions to respective button. Select these items from the setting menu SW MODE screen.
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make detailed audio settings. AUDIO SETUP FRONT VR CH1 FRONT VR CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH3 MIC LOWCUT CH4 LIMITER CH1 LIMITER CH2 Selecting Audio Input Signals PUSH MENU TO RETURN The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 17).
Selecting Function for the F. AUDIO LEVEL Control Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the AUDIO SETUP screen to determine whether or not the F.AUDIO LEVEL control should be enabled. Selecting an input signal in the menu will enable F. AUDIO LEVEL control operations for that input signal. • When the F.AUDIO LEVEL control is set to level 10, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2.
Adjustments and Settings for 3D Recording Switching the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder Screen You can select the 3D recording mode with the 3D MODE selector switch according to the distance of your subject. • NEAR: for shooting a subject at a short distance. • NORMAL: Normally set to this mode (default setting). It allows smooth zooming operation. • EXTRA: for shooting in telephoto mode. The variable range of zooming becomes coarse with this mode.
Adjusting the Convergence Point Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The convergence point is a point where the optical axes of the left and right lenses converge. This indicates the reference plane when viewing a 3D image. When shooting, adjust the convergence point by shooting the subject you wish to set on the reference plane so that the image of the subject from the left lens is completely superimposed onto that from the right lens.
What is convergence point adjustment? What is parallax? Are there guidelines for appropriate parallax? There are two guidelines for parallax. A Parallax: 3 % or less the effective width of the screen It is usually said that a parallactic angle within 1 degree is preferable for comfortable 3D viewing.
3D Assist Function In order to shoot 3D images safely and comfortably, this camera is provided with three types of 3D assist function. • The 3D assist function is enabled when the LCD/EVF mode is set to left-lens (L) image only or mixed left-lens (L) and right-lens (R) image. Press the LCD-EVF button so that the LCD/EVF mode display is none or MIX on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. ”Z Waveform” display Press the 3D ASSIST Z WFM button.
Adjustment between Two Lenses (3D FINE Function) NOTE • The 3D assist function is disabled when the LCD/EVF mode is set to MIX, SIDE or R IMAGE. • The 3D ASSIST buttons are disabled in 2D LL recording mode. • Any 3D recording of a flat image or repetitive pattern may not be reproduced with correct depth information. NOTE • The 3D FINE screen is not displayed during recording. Perform the 3D FINE adjustment before recording. • The appropriate adjustment range varies depending on the zoom position.
NOTE This product is preadjusted at the factory to minimize vertical misalignment.*1 The specification for vertical misalignment is 1.2 % or less.
Setting Time Data The camera provides time data such as time codes, user bits, time of day (real-time) data, which is recorded on each frame alongside video data. It is also recorded as as data in clip metadata files. Time data overview Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Time code Use the TCG switch to select Rec Run or Free Run mode. • Free Run: The time code advances constantly whether the camera is on or not just like time itself.
Recording Time Codes and User Bits Menu setting Recorded TC SYSTEM REC FRAME MODE FORMAT RATE Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 108059.94i Recording format AVC-I 100/60i AVC-I 50/60i – AVC-I 100/30PN AVC-I 50/30PN – 100/30PN – 1080/ 24PN*6 – AVC-I 100/24PN 1080AVC-I 23.
Setting User Bits The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to eight-digit hexadecimal numbers (date and time), to be recorded in the Subcode area. ab d a c COUNTER button b RESET button c •T o slave lock to the user bits input to the TC IN connector, set to EXT. • In slave mode, the UB indicator is highlighted. • A slave relationship, once started, continues even after input from the TC IN connector ends. Note that the following events release user bit slave status.
4 Press the SET button to confirm the user bit value, and position the TCG switch at F-RUN or R-RUN. 1080i mode Frame rate: 24P over 60i (2:3) First field of updated frame rate Time code digit 00 NOTE Changing the TCG switch setting without pressing the SET button disables the set value. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 5 01 02 03 04 05 06 24 25 26 27 28 29 Video Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De Sequence No.
Setting the Time Code 1 Switch the menu option TC MODE on the RECORDING SETUP screen to DF or NDF using the menus. (In 59.94 Hz mode) 2 3 4 Use the COUNTER button to switch to time code display. Press the SET button to confirm the time code setting, and use the TCG switch to select a time code. • F-RUN steps the time code in free run mode, and R-RUN set it in recording run mode. NOTE • The time code is adjusted to multiples of four for 24PN and to even numbers for 720/30PN.
VFR (variable frame rate) time code • In 24PN mode, recording is performed at 24-frame time code, and output is performed at 30-frame time code to match the 2:3 pull-down scheme used for video output. • At a frame rate (capture frame rate) of 24P in 24PN mode, the speed of recording and the output time code matches actual time, but not at any speed other than 24P.
Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your camera may be locked to an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code generator to the internal generator. NOTE When the system mode is 1080/23.98PsF, use the HD signal of 23.98PsF as a reference signal and input a 24-frame time code to the TC IN connector.
Cautions in switching the power source from battery to external power supply Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply before removing the battery, in order to keep the time code generator energized. If the battery is removed first, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay externally locked.
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen Status Displays In addition to video, the LCD monitor and viewfinder show messages indicating camera settings and operating status, center markers, safety zone markers, zebra patterns and other indications. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Status Indication Layout The illustration below shows the indications (except MODE CHECK) that are displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.
Screen Displays 26 25 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 1 2 3 4 TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 23 P2 FUL L 24 LR PAUSE 23 9 9 9 min 1 3 . 5 V SCENE 6 R I MA G E 2D L L 1080 i AVC-I100 60 5 6 7 8 9 FOCUS BAR C T E MP + 7 1 0 9% ND 1 NOV 1 6 6 0 : 2 4 PN C 00 1 = = = = = = = = 1/ 123 . 4 2 C H C H 10 1 Time code displays Each press of the COUNTER button displays (or turns off) the indications listed below.
5 Information display The following information is displayed depending on the situation. • Performance of auto white balance and auto black balance • Warning and error indication • Information on switch and button operations For details, refer to [Center Information Display] (page 70).
Batteries that do not indicate capacity in % (percent) Such batteries indicate the battery level in voltages. • 13.5 V: Indication of current battery voltage. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 24 Media remaining memory display Indicates a remaining 3D recording time based on the remaining time on the P2 cards inserted in card slots L and R. • Indicates remaining time in 1-minute increments from 0 to 999 minutes. 999 minutes and longer time periods are also indicated as 999 minutes.
• VERSION MISMATCH PLEASE UPDATE This message is displayed if a version mismatch has occurred. Perform card updating. • WIRELESS RF This message indicates that reception from the wireless receiver is poor. Camera status display • ABB ABB indicator • AUTO KNEE (ON/OFF) Displayed when changing the AUTO KNEE switch position. • AWB AWB indicator • AWB P3.2K/AWB P5.6K Displays the color temperature assigned to PRST when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.
Checking and Displaying Shooting Status Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording • Hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button in recording standby or during recording to display the settings of each shooting function, the list of functions assigned to USER buttons and all other information. Release the button to return to the regular screen. • Press the DISP/MODE CHK button during recording standby or recording clears all displays. Press again to return to the regular display.
MODE CHECK Indication MODE CHECK provides an almost complete set of camera information. Items 1 to 4 below are provided only by MODE CHECK. 4 TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 23 9 9 9 min 1 3 . 5 V LR P A U S E D I ONC 1 6 0 S C E N E 6 R I MA G E 2D L L S L P P OR T E D O T L : N O T S U 1080 i S LOT R : FU L L AVC-I100 A B B NG 60 MA I N : P U S H A F AWB N G 3 1 : S H O T MA R K P 3 .
Center Marker Display A center marker is displayed when the menu option MARKER in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON. Zebra Pattern Display The AG-3DP1 can display two zebra patterns. The zebra pattern set in the menu appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder when the ZEBRA button is pressed or if the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder is set to ON. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording NOTE The center marker display appears only on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.
Focus Assist Function The AG-3DP1 is equipped with a focus assist function to facilitate focusing using the expanded display on the LCD monitor and the focus bar display on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen. Waveform Monitor Function Press the WFM button to display a waveform for an image on the LCD monitor. Another press of the WFM button changes the waveform to the vector display, and one more press returns it to the normal display.
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Using the LCD monitor 1 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 4 Turn on the POWER switch of the AG-3DP1. Use the subscreen in the menu option LCD SETTING in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to adjust screen color level, brightness and contrast. Slide the OPEN button in the arrow A direction to open the LCD monitor. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106). • At LCD SETTING of the DISPLAY SETUP screen, select CHANGE.
Diopter Adjustment NOTE 1 2 2 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. Slide the viewfinder left and right to find a position that facilitates viewing. Turn the diopter adjusting ring until you get the sharpest possible image in the viewfinder. Diopter adjusting ring Adjusting Left and Right Viewfinder Positions 1 Set the POWER switch of the camera to ON. • Look at the image in the viewfinder.
Handling Setup Data Configuration of Setup Data Files Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording This camera makes it possible to save up to six scene files (1 to 6) in internal memory. Use of an SD memory card makes it possible to save four sets of scene files (1 to 6) on an SD card for later retrieval. The setting menu values can be stored as a user file in the camera and up to four files can be stored on the SD memory card. The setting data files are configured as shown below.
Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD Memory Card Setting Data Using an SD memory card By saving up to four files of setup menu settings on an SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you can create a setup card that will allow you to quickly configure camera settings before recording. Handling SD Memory Cards Open the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the setting menu to format SD memory cards, write setting data to SD memory cards and to read data stored on an SD memory card.
3 Select YES in the confirmation screen and press the JOG dial button. • “SD CARD FORMAT OK” appears and the SD memory card is formatted. How to Use Scene File Data The camera stores up to six settings for specific shooting situations as scene files. When shooting, you can retrieve the desired file instantly. NOTE Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Check that no important data remains on a card before formatting since data erased by formatting cannot be recovered.
Changing scene file settings 4 Example 1: Change the name of the scene file. 1 • Turning the JOG dial button changes the character display in the following order: space () alphabet (A to Z) numerics (0 to 9) symbols (; : < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_-./). • If the RESET button is pressed when the filename has been set, the characters are cleared. Select the scene file to be changed. Select the menu option NAME EDIT in the SCENE FILE screen, then press the JOG dial button.
2 Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards Select SAVE and press the JOG dial button. SCENE FILE Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 1 RETURN LOAD SAVE INITIAL 0 0 0 FILE SELECT LOAD SAVE INIT (SYNCHRO SCAN) DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE PUSH MENU TO RETURN 3 Select YES and press the JOG dial button. • To return to the menu level above, press the MENU button.
5 Select WRITE and press the JOG dial button, then select EXECUTE and press the JOG dial button. SCENE FILE(SD CARD) 1 >>> RETURN EXECUTE NO FILE NO FILE NO FILE >>> 1 2 3 Turn the JOG dial button to move to YES and press the JOG dial button. • In the following example, TITLE 1 is the filename. • When writing is completed, WRITE OK appears. Use the JOG dial button to select characters, then press the JOG dial button to move to the next character.
Chapter 5 Preparation Power Supply A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as the power supply for the camera-recorder. 2 Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Using a Battery Release lever Chapter 5 Preparation The following is a list of batteries that have been tested and verified to work with the camera.
Use of the External DC Power Supply When using a V-mount type battery 1 Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and slide it as shown below. • To remove the plate, slide the release lever downwards. 1 Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN socket on the unit. Chapter 5 Preparation DC cable DC IN socket External DC power supply Release lever 2 3 2 Turn “ON” the power switch of the external DC power supply.
Chapter 5 Preparation Use of external DC power supply Make sure that the output voltage of the external DC power supply meets the rated voltage of the camera before making a connection. The output current of the external DC power supply should be large enough to provide the connected camera with its total amperage needs with a reasonable margin. Use the following formula to calculate the total amperage of the camera. total power consumption ÷ voltage When the power is turned on, a rush current occurs.
Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. 3 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. When Using the Front Microphone The AG-MC900G stereo microphone kit (optional) can be mounted on the microphone holder of the viewfinder. Chapter 5 Preparation 1 Open the microphone holder. MIC IN jack Microphone holder 2 4 Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT depending on the audio channel to be recorded.
Using a Wireless Receiver When using the Unislot Wireless Receiver 1 Remove the lid, install the wireless receiver and screw it down. When Using Audio Devices 1 2 Chapter 5 Preparation 3 Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. Set the AUDIO IN switch to REAR for the channel to which the XLR cable is connected. Set the LINE/MIC selector switch on the rear panel to LINE. LINE/MIC selector switch 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch to W.L.
Attaching/Adjusting Accessories Mounting the Camera on a Tripod Use an optional (SHAN-TM700) tripod adapter to place the camera on a tripod. 1 Attach the tripod adapter to the tripod. NOTE If the tripod adapter’s pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been removed, hold the red lever down and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again, in order to return the pin to its original position.
DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection The DC OUT connector on the camera can output a 1.5 A current. Connecting an external switch to this connector enables REC Start and Stop control. An LED can be connected and used as a tally lamp, which is convenient when the camera is mounted on a crane during recording. Pin assignment Chapter 5 Preparation 1 GND 2 TALLY OUT The AG-3DP1 has open collector output.
Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails A clip is a data group that includes the images and sounds created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as meta data. The following manipulations can be performed using the cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images displayed on the LCD monitor: • Playback, delete, or restore the clip. • Add or delete a shot mark on the clip thumbnail. • Format P2 cards and SD memory cards.
UPDATING..: Indicated when the unit is updating the screen or reading data. When the screen is being updated, the rotating icon is indicated. For details, refer to [Switching the Thumbnail Display] (page 94). Thumbnail Screen Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again returns the display to the regular display.
Clip L or R recorded in 2D LL mode is not inserted. Insert a P2 card that contains the missing clip. 13 ! Incomplete Clip Indicator Indicates that although a clip is recorded across multiple P2 cards, one of these cards is not inserted into a P2 card slot. 14 M Shot Mark Indicator This marker is displayed for a clip with a shot mark attached. For details, refer to [Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function] (page 41).
Playing back Clips 1 2 Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails 3 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. 1 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the desired clip. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.
3 Shot Mark Select THUMBNAIL from the thumbnail menu. • Switch the thumbnail display by selecting one of the following items: A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this clip from other clips. 1 2 3 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip to which you want to attach a shot mark. Press the USER button to which the shot mark function has been assigned. • This adds a shot mark to the thumbnail of the clip at the pointer position.
Deleting Clips 1 2 Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails 3 4 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer to the clip to be deleted and press the SET button to select the clip. Press the MENU button and select OPERATION DELETE from the thumbnail menu. The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons and the SET button to select YES.
Setting of Clip Meta Data Information such as the name of the person who shot the video, the name of the reporter, or the shooting location, can be read from the SD memory card, and can be recorded as Clip Meta Data. • The camera does not support recording of text memo data Reading the SD memory card that contains the Clip Meta Data (metadata upload file) 2 NOTE Insert the SD memory card that contains the Clip Meta Data (metadata upload file). Press the THUMBNAIL button.
Displays [NO.] (the number of the text memo), [OFFSET] (location of the frame with added text memo in relation to the beginning of the clip), [PERSON] (person who recorded the text memo added to the clip), and [TEXT] (contents of the text memo). THUMBNAIL: Displays the location of the frame (frame offset) and the size (height and width) of the image selected as the thumbnail image. PROXY: Displays the information for a proxy, such as its format, when a proxy is attached.
Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method Recording start Recording pause Recording duration = Approx.7 min Clip 1 COUNT value = 0001 Clip 2 COUNT value = 0002 Approx. 5 min Approx. 2 min If the clip thumbnails are displayed as shown in the example above or their properties are indicated using a P2 device, the thumbnail and COUNT value of clip 1 will be displayed.
Formatting a P2 Card 1 2 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button and select OPERATION FORMAT from the thumbnail menu. Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails • When the screen shown below appears, select ALL P2 and press the SET button. • Select EXIT if formatting is not required. Formatting SD Memory Cards SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen.
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode The thumbnail display mode can be customized to suit your preferences. 1 2 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. • The following screen appears. THUMBNAIL SIZE: For the size of thumbnails displayed on one screen, either LARGE (3 X 2 thumbnails displayed) or NORMAL (4 X 3 thumbnails displayed) can be selected. The factory default value is NORMAL.
5 Properties Properties display clip properties and P2 card status. It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata while clip properties are displayed. Clip Property From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY CLIP PROPERTY. The following screen appears. 1 2 3 Clip Meta Data Displays more detailed data about the clip. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer, and press the SET button to check the detailed content.
NOTE • LOCATION (recording location data) data for a SHOOT cannot be deleted independently. Thus by setting ALTITUDE to empty will also delete the LONGITUDE and LATITUDE settings. • The metadata for a clip with the ! incomplete clip indicator cannot be modified. • The clip meta data for a clip cannot be modified if the source of clip is inserted in a wrong orientation in P2 card slot L and R or if the source of a 3D or 2D LL clip is not inserted in either slot L or R.
RUN DOWN CARD: The maximum number of overwrites on the P2 card has been exceeded. DIR ENTRY NG CARD: The directory structure on the P2 card is not supported. • For details on P2 card status indications, refer to [2. L/R P2 card status (remaining free space)]. • If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit (1000) on the P2 card status indicator, “OVER MAX NUMBER CLIPS” is displayed in the WARNING field.
Saving the Log Data Equipment log data can also be stored in an SD memory card from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted in the unit, perform the following operation: 1 2 4 Press the MENU button and select OPERATION ➝ LOG DATA from the thumbnail menu. Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails 3 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. When the following screen appears, use the cursor buttons and the SET button to select YES.
Chapter 7 Menu Operations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Menus 2 Using the Menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. To operate the menu, you can use the MENU button and JOG dial button on the lens unit, or the MENU, cursor, and SET buttons on the side of the unit. • If the thumbnail menu is displayed, press the THUMBNAIL button to clear the display. • The menu items indicated in the blue characters cannot be used.
5 Press the JOG dial button or the SET button to change the setting value. SW MODE LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN USER MAIN USER1 USER2 RET LCD/EVF 0dB 3dB 6dB 9dBAF PUSH Y12dB GET SHOT MARK REC CHECK MIX/R PUSH MENU TO RETURN 7 Select INITIAL in LOAD/SAVE/INIT of the SCENE FILE screen. The settings for the scene file selected in FILE SELECT of the SCENE FILE screen will return to the factory settings. • This does not affect any other scene files.
Setup Menu Structure MAIN MENU SCENE FILE (page 110) SYSTEM SETUP (page 111) SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT REC MODE Chapter 7 Menu Operations SW MODE (page 113) LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN USER MAIN USER1 USER2 RET LCD/EVF RECORDING SETUP (page 113) REC FUNCTION INTERVAL TIME TC MODE UB MODE AUDIO SETUP (page 114) OUTPUT SEL (page 116) SDI OUT MON OUT SEL TC OUT DISPLAY SETUP (page 116) EVF PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ LCD SETTING LCD BACKLIGHT ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 MARKER SAFETY ZONE FOCUS BA
SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT 3D ASSIST*1 (page 119) OUTPUT SEL NEAR LEVEL FAR LEVEL DETECTION RANGE Z WFM SCALE OTHER FUNCTIONS (page 119) USER FILE ACCESS LED ALARM REC TALLY EVF BAT LED CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE H PHASE GENLOCK SEL MENU INIT DIAGNOSTIC (page 120) OPTION MENU*2 (page 120) VERSION MODEL NAME SERIAL NO. OPERATION Chapter 7 Menu Operations CARD FUNCTIONS (page 118) AREA SELECT *1 The 3D ASSIST screen is not displayed when 2D LL recording mode is set.
Setup Menu List SCENE FILE Screen Item FILE SELECT LOAD/SAVE/INIT VFR Chapter 7 Menu Operations FRAME RATE (SYNCHRO SCAN) DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach COLOR TEMP Bch Setting Select the file you wish to use for shooting among six scene files.Select number 1 to 6 that corresponds to FILE1 to FILE6, respectively. Loads, saves, and initializes the settings of the scene file selected in FILE SELECT. LOAD: Loads data stored in camera memory.
Setting Adjusts the black master pedestal that serves as the video reference. –100 ... +15 ... +100 A. IRIS LEVEL Sets the AUTO IRIS target value. –10 ... 0 ... +10 Selects the gamma curve. HD NORM: Gamma setting for HD recording. LOW: Applies a gently rising gamma curve to lowbrightness areas for a balanced look. HIGH: Applies a steep gamma curve to low brightness areas to expand the tonality of dark areas for video with greater brightness. Contrast softens as a result. B.
Item REC FORMAT Setting Selects the recording codec as well as shooting and recording modes. • When SYSTEM MODE is 1080-59.94i: An AVC-I 100 or AVC-I 50 codec is used for shooting and recording. Recording and shooting can be performed at 60i or 30PN (native recording) with each codec. AVC-I 100/60i AVC-I 100/30PN AVC-I 50/60i AVC-I 50/30PN Notes Chapter 7 Menu Operations • When SYSTEM MODE is 1080-23.98PsF: AVC-I 100 or AVC-I 50 codec is used for shooting and recording.
SW MODE Screen Item LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN USER MAIN USER2 RET LCD/EVF Notes Sets the gain value assigned to the H position of the GAIN switch. 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB Sets the function assigned to the USER MAIN button. PUSH AF, Y-GET, SHOT MARK, REC CHECK, R CONV, 3D A.Z WFM, 3D A.ALERT, 3D A.CONV. For details, refer to [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page 50). Sets a function assigned to the USER1 button.
Item TC MODE UB MODE Setting Notes Sets count correction when using the internal time • This item is not available when code generator. SYSTEM MODE is set to 50 Hz. DF: Drop frame time code It cannot be set and the item is NDF: Non drop frame time code displayed in blue when SYSTEM For details, refer to [Setting the Time Code] (page 63). MODE is set to 23.98 Hz and REC FORMAT is 24PN. In both cases, the count correction is fixed to NDF. Sets the data recorded in the camera user bits.
Item AUTO LEVEL CH3 AUTO LEVEL CH4 TEST TONE R.MIC POWER MONITOR SELECT F.MIC LEVEL R.MIC CH1 LEVEL R.MIC CH2 LEVEL R.LINE LEVEL HEADROOM WIRELESS WARN WIRELESS TYPE Chapter 7 Menu Operations F.MIC POWER Setting Notes Selects the method for setting CH3 level. ON: Engages the auto adjustment mode. The limiter is not available. OFF: Locks the level. The limiter operates on all inputs except the line input of the rear. Selects the method for setting CH4 level. Same setting as AUTO LEVEL CH3.
OUTPUT SEL Screen Item SDI OUT Chapter 7 Menu Operations MON OUT SEL TC OUT Setting Notes Selects the signal to be output from the HD SDI OUT • No signals are output from the HDMI 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors and HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector when this item is set to ON connector. or ON (SIDE). ON: The HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors output the left-lens (L) image and the right-lens (R) image. The HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector outputs the same image as that selected with the menu option MONTIOR OUT SEL.
Item ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 MARKER SAFETY ZONE FOCUS BAR DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM & FOCUS CONVERGENCE CARD/BATT OTHER DISPLAY REC COUNTER BATTERY SETUP Screen Item EXT DC IN SEL Setting Selects external DC power supply type. AC ADAPTOR: AC adaptor BATTERY: Battery Notes ____ indicates the factory setting 117 Chapter 7 Menu Operations SYNC SCAN DISP Setting Notes Sets the level of the right-leaning zebra pattern 1. 50% ... 70% ...
Item BATTERY SELECT BATTERY MODE HYTRON140 NEAR DIONIC90 NEAR DIONIC160 NEAR Chapter 7 Menu Operations ENDURA10 NEAR PAG L95 NEAR TYPE A FULL TYPE A NEAR TYPE A END TYPE B FULL TYPE B NEAR TYPE B END NEAR END CANCEL Setting Sets the battery type. HYTRON140, DIONIC90, DIONIC160, ENDURA10, PAG L95, TYPE A, TYPE B Sets near end. AUTO: Automatically selects one of the battery types selected in BATTERY SELECT. MANUAL: Manually sets the near end voltage. Sets the near end voltage for HYTRON140.
Item USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT Setting Reads/writes user files (files other than SCENE FILES) from/onto the SD memory card. FILE SELECT: Selects user files (1 – 4). READ: Reads the user file (1 – 4) settings stored on the SD memory card. WRITE: Saves the current user file (1 – 4) settings to the SD memory card. TITLE RELOAD: Reloads title list. Formats SD memory cards.
Item TIME ZONE H PHASE GENLOCK SEL MENU INIT Setting Sets the time difference relative to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). –12:00 ... 0:00 ... +13:00 For details, see [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 28). Adjusts the horizontal phase when phase is locked to the signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector. –512 ... 0 ... +511 Notes •T his setting cannot be initialized by performing the MENU INIT option and the INITIAL option in USER FILE.
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit Some functions can be remote controlled when the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. When the AJ-RC10G is connected, the camera automatically enters remote control mode after the power switches of both the camera and the AJ-RC10G are turned ON. The remote control mode is released when AJ-RC10G is removed or the power for the AJ-RC10G is turned OFF.
Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit Some functions can be remote controlled when the AGEC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. When the AG-EC4G is connected, the camera automatically enters remote control mode after the power switches of both the camera and the AG-EC4G are turned ON. The remote control mode is released when AG-EC4G is removed or the power for the AG-EC4G is turned OFF.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a colour video monitor to check the image. Preparing for Inspections 1 2 Inspecting the Camera Unit Inspection for Zoom, Iris and Gain 1 Mount a charged battery. Turn the POWER switch to ON to check the battery remaining level on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. • Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.
Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from [Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker]. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment 1 Inspecting the P2 Card Recording 2 1 3 Check on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder that the remaining P2 card recording capacity for both P2 cards is sufficient. For details, refer to [Screen Displays] (page 68).
Inspection for Using an External Microphone Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits 1 1 2 3 Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Set the AUDIO IN switch to REAR. Set the LINE/MIC selector switches on the rear panel to MIC, and set the +48V ON/OFF switch depending on the power supply type of the external microphone. • OFF: For a microphone with internal power supply. • +48V: For a microphone with external power supply.
Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder • Do not use solvent such as thinner to remove dirt. • To clean the lens, use a commercially available lens cleaner. • Never wipe the mirror. If dust adheres on the mirror, use a commercially available blower brush. NOTE When outdoors, never carry or set up the camera with the eyepiece facing up to prevent sunlight, which could damage the camera, from entering.
Warning System Warning Description Tables *1 When the alarm sounds, audio is not output to the camera speakers or earphones. The DISP/MODE CHK button cancels only the alarm tone when pressed during an alarm. * P2 SYSTEM ERROR cause indication • P2 MICON ERROR: The P2 microprocessor does not respond. • P2 CONTROL ERROR: A P2 recording control error has occurred. • CAM MICON ERROR: The camera microprocessor does not respond.
Priority 7 8 Warning type Error of camera section LCD indication WARNING cause indication*4 blinks red P2 card fully P2 FULL recorded Blinks red Tally lamp Off WARNING lamp Off Blinks 4 Lights after times per second after completing completion recording of recording.
Priority Warning type LCD indication Drop in reception quality of WIRELESS RF *8 11 wireless Blinks red receiver transmission The last bar in the battery level indication blinks (This indication appears even if Battery 12 nearly empty CARD/BATT is set to OFF in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.
Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation Item Message CANNOT ACCESS! CANNOT DELETE ! CANNOT FORMAT! CANNOT REPAIR! CANNOT REPAIR IN SELECTION! CARD FULL! INVALID VALUE! LACK OF CAPACITY! MISSING CLIP! Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Thumbnails NO CARD! NO FILE! NO SD CARD! TOO MANY CLIPS! Description Data cannot be accessed because it is corrupted or for other reasons. P2 card contains contents version mismatches or bad clips. Formatting cannot be made due to some P2 card problem.
Updating the Firmware Incorporated into the Unit Check firmware version of the camera in the DIAGNOSTIC screen. Then access the site listed in the NOTE below to check the most recent firmware information and download any firmware you require. NOTE • The update is completed by loading the downloaded file onto the unit via an SD memory card. For details on updating, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ • Be sure to use a compatible SD memory card.
Chapter 10 Index 2 2D LL recording ............................................... 35 3 MENU 3D ASSIST screen............................................ 119 3D FINE function................................................ 57 3D assist function............................................... 56 3D recording....................................................... 53 Adjustment.................................................... 54 Setting...........................................................
L P LCD.................................................................. 106 MENU LCD BACKLIGHT............................................. 116 LCD monitor....................................................... 76 MENU LCD SETTING................................................... 116 MENU LCD/EVF........................................................... 113 MENU LEVEL METER.................................................. 117 MENU LIMITER CH1....................................................
MENU SYNCHRO SCAN............................................. 110 MENU SYSTEM MODE................................................ 111 MENU SYSTEM SETUP screen.................................... 111 T Chapter 10 Index MENU TC MODE......................................................... 114 MENU TC OUT............................................................. 116 MENU TEST TONE....................................................... 115 THUMBNAIL.......................................................
Chapter 11 Specifications Dimensions and specifications Dimensions 654.5 mm (25-3/4 inches) 270.5 mm (10-5/8 inches) 335 mm (13-3/16 inches) 125 mm (4-15/16 inches) 149mm (5-7/8 inches) 92 mm (3-5/8 inches) 667.5 mm (26-1/4 inches) 137 mm (5-3/8 inches) 235 mm (9-1/4 inches) Chapter 11 Specifications 196 mm (7-11/16 inches) 93.5 mm (3-11/16 inches) Specifications General Power supply: DC 12 V (11 V to 17 V) Power consumption: 38 W (Camera only) indicates safety information.
Camera Unit Pickup devices: Lens: Color separation optical system: Distance betweent he optical axes: Reference plane adjustment range: ND filter: Gain settings: Shutter speed: Shutter speed (Synchro scan): Shutter speed (slow): Chapter 11 Specifications Frame rates: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensor × 2 Optical 17.0x, F1.6 (Wide) to F3.4 (Tele) Focus distance: f 4.6 mm to 79 mm (35 mm equivalent: 35.0 mm to 601.9 mm) Prism system Approx. 58 mm (2-5/16 inches) Approx. 1.
Digital audio Unit Audio Recording Signal: Head room: 48 kHz/16 bit, 4CH 20 dB/18 dB Menu selectable Video Input/Output Unit GENLOCK IN: HD SDI OUT: HD SDI MONITOR OUT: HDMI OUT: HD SDI RETURN IN: BNC × 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω BNC × 2 (L/R), 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω BNC × 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω A type × 1 • Simultaneous output with HD SDI OUT is not possible. BNC × 1, 0.
Connector Signal Description DC IN REMOTE 1 2 3 4 GND NC NC +12 V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Part No. HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.) Panasonic Part No. K1AY110JA001 Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-10R-10SC (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) 4 1 2 CAM DATA (H) CAM DATA (C) CAM CONT (H) CAM CONT (C) R/C ON R/C VIDEO OUT R/C VIDEO GND NC UNREG +12 V (Max 0.6 A) GND 3 8 7 NOTE Be sure to use correct polarity when using external power supplies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Chapter 11 Specifications 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Wireless receiver interface CH-1 SHIELD GND CH-1 HOT Audio input from a wireless receiver: CH1 HOT CH-1 COLD Audio input from a wireless receiver: CH1 COLD GND GND UNREG +12 V Power supply for a wireless receiver RX ON Remote power output to a wireless receiver RF WARN RF warning input from a wireless receiver RM5 Not used RM4 Not used SPARE 1 Not used SPARE 2 Not used EXT CLK Not used CLK SHIELD Not used CH-2 SHI
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