Before use Memory Card Portable Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. S0809S0 -M ENGLISH VQT2H54(E) Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Recording Model No. AG-HMR10P AG-HMR10E Description of parts Operating Instructions Preparation This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 7.
Read this first! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Read this first! (continued) For AG-HMR10E indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. 4 FOR U.K. ONLY FOR U.K.
indicates safety information. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: AG-HMR10P Panasonic Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AG-HMR10E) The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, and • electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4 2.
For USA and Canada A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. To remove the battery Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) Main Power Battery (Refer to page 25 for the detail.) For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer. Press the battery release button. Battery release button EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
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Using the portable recorder This memory card portable recorder is an AVCCAM recording and playback device that is compact and can be powered by a battery. It is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot, a 3.5-inch LCD monitor, and a wide range of input and output terminals, such as SDI, HDMI, USB 2.0 and CAMERA (for connecting the AG-HCK10G optional camera head).
Using the portable recorder (continued) Playing SD Memory Card content 3 Playback on the portable recorder’s LCD monitor (Page 58) Content (video/audio) that is shot with an AVCCAM camera-recorder and recorded onto an SD Memory Card can be played back on-the-spot. AG-HMR10 (portable recorder) AVCCAM camera-recorder SD Memory Card 32 4 Outputting to an external monitor for playback (Page 70) Content (video/audio) on an SD Memory Card can be output to an external monitor for playback.
HD-SDI output 6 Example of system configuration for SDI mode ■ When outputting data in the portable recorder’s recording format Select [SDI EE SEL] → [NORMAL] in the [AV OUT SETUP] setup menu. • Using the setup menus (Page 29) AG-HMR10 (portable recorder) Camera-recorder External monitor HD-SDI input signal HD-SDI output signal • Data such as information in the OSD and menu screens can be added to the output signal. (When [OUTPUT OSD] → [ON] is selected in the [DISPLAY SETUP] setup menu.
Using the portable recorder (continued) 7 Example of system configuration for CAM mode AG-HMR10 (portable recorder) AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) Camera cable (optional) • Frame sequence information is not output. • S-VITC/UMID information is not output. • Use when performing checks on an external monitor.
Contents Read this first! ................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 3 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 3 Using the portable recorder .......................... 9 Precaution for use ........................................ 15 Before use Operating precautions ................................. 18 Accessories .................................................. 20 Optional accessories ...........
Contents (continued) Playback Clip playback (PB mode) ............................. 58 Thumbnail screen ......................................... 59 Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)................ 61 Setup menu structure .................................. 80 Setting the playback format (PB FORMAT) ..... 61 Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) .................. 61 Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) ............... 62 Setting the skip method (SKIP MODE)............ 62 Setup menu list .................................
Precaution for use Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Be sure to check and set the date, time and time zone. • These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a recording, set and check the date, time and time zone.
Precaution for use (continued) Media that can be used in this unit • SD/SDHC Memory Cards can be used in this unit. • It is recommended that you use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards∗ of SD speed class 2 or above, or the following Panasonic SD Memory Cards (correct as of October 2009). ∗ Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in PH mode or HA mode. Card type SD Memory Card Recording capacity Recording/playback 8 MB 16 MB Cannot be used.
SDHC-compatible device • This product (SDHC-compatible device) is compatible both with SD Memory Cards and with SDHC Memory Cards. SDHC Memory Cards may be used with SDHC Memory Card-compatible devices, but cannot be used with devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always check the relevant product’s operating instructions when using SDHC Memory Cards with other devices.
Operating precautions The portable recorder and SD card become warm during usage. This is not a defect. Do not allow any water to get into the unit when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. • Failure to heed this caution will cause the unit or a card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). The portable recorder should be used as far as possible from sources of magnetism and electromagnetism (cell phones, microwave ovens, TVs, game machines, etc.).
About the SD Memory Card • The memory capacity shown on the SD Memory Card label is the total of the capacity provided for copyright protection and management and the capacity that is usable as ordinary memory in the portable recorder, in a PC, etc. • Protect the SD Memory Card from strong impact, bending and dropping. • Electrical noise, static electricity and failure of the portable recorder or SD Memory Card can result in damage or loss of data on the SD Memory Card.
Accessories Battery∗ AC Adapter AC power supply cables AG-HMR10P AG-HMR10E (For the U.K.) AG-HMR10E (For areas other than the U.K.) DC cable CD-ROM ∗ For part numbers for the battery, see “Optional accessories”. • Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories. Optional accessories • Battery VW-VBG260 (7.2 V, 2640/2500 (typ./min.
■ Front PLAY/STILL button (Pages 29, 44, 58) Indicated by in the operation descriptions. LCD monitor (Page 32) MENU button (Page 29) ENTER button (Pages 29, 41, 44, 58) POWER button (Page 26) Description of parts Operation panel, LCD and system parts Before use Description of parts AUDIO MON/ADV button (Pages 44, 47, 68) POWER lamp (Page 26) REW button (Pages 29, 44, 58) Indicated by in the operation descriptions.
Description of parts (continued) Terminals and system parts Battery release button (Page 25) CAMERA terminal (Page 37) Battery compartment (Page 25) CAMERA terminal cover SD Memory Card access lamp (Page 27) SD Memory Card slot (Page 33) Card slot cover (Page 33) SD card cover (Page 33) Card slot cover open button (Page 33) Terminal covers The terminals are inside the terminal cover.
Power sources Charging The battery does not come ready charged when the portable recorder is purchased. Charge the battery before use. It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare. On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete Flashing: See below ■ If charging lamp is flashing Insert until fully in place. 2 Insert the battery. Charging lamp [CHARGE] Align the battery with the mark and insert fully.
Power sources (continued) ■ Charging time and available recording time (Approx.) Battery model Voltage/ capacity 7.2 V/ VW-VBG260 2640/2500 (included) (typ./min.) mAh Charging time Maximum continuous recording time SDI recording (SDI mode): Approx. 170 minutes Approx. 170 minutes Recording with AG-HCK10G connected (CAM mode): Approx. 70 minutes • The figures in the table above are guidelines for use in normal temperature conditions (temperature 25 °C (77 °F), humidity 60 %).
Using the battery Installation Removal Insert the battery into the battery compartment of the portable recorder until it clicks into place. 1 Press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn off the power. Check that the POWER lamp goes off. battery release button and sliding the battery in the direction of the button. • Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall.
Turning the power on/off Press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer. • The POWER lamp (green) illuminates and the power turns on. • If you press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer when the power is on, the POWER lamp flashes, the power turns off, and then the lamp goes off. AUDIO MON/ADV Also, the POWER lamp flashes in the following circumstances.
Tally lamp Tally lamp REC/ PAUSE AUDIO MON/ADV REC/ PAUSE Preparation The tally lamp turns on during recording (red). Also, the tally lamp flashes in the following circumstances.
Operation modes The portable recorder has 3 operation modes: REC mode, PB mode and PC mode. Press the [MODE] button to change the mode. Press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn on the power. While the power is off, connect the AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) to the portable recorder with the camera cable (optional), and then press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn on the power.
Using the setup menus ■ Button operations in the setup menus Moves to the menu item above. For some items, changes the value. Displays the menu. When the menu is displayed, closes the menu. Moves to the menu item on the left. For some items, changes the value. Moves to the menu item below. For some items, changes the value. Sets the selected item or value. Preparation Moves to the menu item to the right. For some items, changes the value. Using the menus • The menu items in gray cannot be changed.
Using the setup menus (continued) 5 Press the [ENTER] button or item. Press to set the to change the values. Example: Initializing the setup menus Perform the following operation during REC mode to return the setup menus to their factory default settings. 1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 Select [OTHER FUNCTIONS] → [MENU • Press to return to the previous menu. 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change any other items. Press the [MENU] button to complete the setting and return to the normal screen.
Setting the date and time/Recharging the built-in battery/Adjusting the LCD monitor Before recording with this portable recorder, first set the date and time and adjust the LCD monitor in the setup menus. Setting the date and time 6 Press to select [OCT]. 1 Press the portable recorder’s [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn on the power. (Page 26) 7 Press 2 Press the [MENU] button. to move the cursor to the next item, and then press to select [10].
Setting the date and time/Recharging the built-in battery/Adjusting the LCD monitor (continued) • Slight time errors may occur, so check that the time is correct before recording. • When using the recorder overseas, do not set the [CLOCK SET] time to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time in [TIME ZONE]. (Page 92) Recharging the built-in battery The recorder’s built-in battery saves the date and time.
Inserting and removing SD Memory Cards 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Slide the card slot cover open button to the left to open the card slot cover. • Recording stops if the card slot cover is opened during recording. 3 Insert or remove the SD Memory Card. • Before removing the SD Memory Card, ensure that the SD Memory Card access lamp is not flashing orange. • Always format SD Memory Cards that have been used in other devices when first using them with this portable recorder.
SD Memory Cards (continued) Repairing SD Memory Cards Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect the battery or DC cable while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing, as doing so may damage the SD Memory Card.
SD Memory Card recording times • Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic Recording mode HA∗1 (High quality mode/ 1920 × 1080 pixels) HG∗2 (Standard quality mode/ 1920 × 1080 pixels) HE∗2 (Long duration mode/ 1440 × 1080 pixels) 512 MB Approx. 2 min Approx. 3 min Approx. 4 min Approx. 10 min 1 GB Approx. 5 min Approx. 7 min Approx. 9 min Approx. 21 min 2 GB Approx. 10 min Approx. 15 min Approx. 20 min Approx.
Recording onto an SD Memory Card (REC mode) The following 2 modes can be used to record onto an SD Memory Card.
Shooting and recording with a camera (CAM mode) When connected to the AG-HCK10G camera head (optional), you can shoot while operating the camera function with the portable recorder. Portable recorder CAMERA terminal AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) 1 Connect the portable recorder to the camera head with the camera cable, and press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn on the power. The CAM mode screen appears. Indicates the mode TC 12 : 34 : 56 .
Recording onto an SD memory card (REC mode) (continued) ■ About recording onto SD Memory Cards • The images shot from when recording starts until it is stopped are recorded as one clip. • The upper limit for the number of clips that can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card is 900. (However, note that this clip limit of 900 may be exceeded if recording is started immediately after turning on the power.) • Recording is not possible in PB mode (Page 58) or PC mode (Page 71).
Setting the time code Setting the time code In the [TC/UB SETUP] setup menu, set the following time code related items. (Page 86) • TC MODE (Only when [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz]) • TCG • SDI REGEN • TC PRESET When [SDI REGEN] is set to [ON], the [TC MODE], [TCG] and [TC PRESET] settings cannot be changed. 5 When the screen below appears, set the time code value. Press to select the time code value. Press press to move to the next digit, and then again to select the value.
Setting the time code (continued) Setting user information The user information setting allows you to record a memo, using up to 8 characters from a choice of 16 different character types. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power. 5 Set the user information. Press to select the user information characters. • You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F.
Using the [USER] button You can assign one of eleven functions to the [USER] button. Using the [USER] button allows you to easily switch the portable recorder function. 1 Select [USER] from the [OTHER to the [USER] button, and then press the [ENTER] button. ∗ The functions that can be assigned are shown in the table below. 3 Press the [MENU] button to close the menu. 4 Press the [USER] button. The function that you assigned to the [USER] button operates.
Using the [USER] button (continued) ■ LCD DTL (Emphasizing outlines) Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see on the LCD makes it easier to focus. Emphasizing the outlines does not affect the images you record. When this is set, the “LCD DTL ON” message is displayed in the middle of the screen. (CAM mode only) Press the [USER] button again to cancel. • This function is not canceled even when the power is turned off.
■ COUNTER (Counter function) You can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or shooting. Each time you press the [USER] button, the display changes as follows. CLIP 0 : 00 . 00 Displayed when [REC COUNTER] → [CLIP] in the [DISPLAY SETUP] setup menu is selected. Values are automatically reset when recording or shooting is started, and counter values are displayed for each clip. TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 01 Time code display When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.
Useful recording and shooting functions If you press designated buttons while pressing down the [SHIFT/EXEC] button, you can use useful recording and shooting functions. • Operation is not possible when a menu screen is displayed. First close the menu screen, and then perform the operation. • If the [SHIFT/EXEC] button is pressed, designated buttons and function guidance will be displayed on the LCD monitor screen.
White balance In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only will the white be reproduced poorly, but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. You can save the white balance adjustment values in W.SET. You can also use the preset values.
Useful recording and shooting functions (continued) Using focus assist (FA) The center of the screen can be enlarged to make it easier to focus. 1 While pressing the [SHIFT/EXEC] button, press . The center of the screen will be enlarged by a factor of about 4 in the vertical direction and about 6 in the horizontal direction. “EXPANDED” is displayed on the screen during the expanded display. • The center of the angle of view is shifted slightly from the center of the LCD monitor screen.
The LCD monitor screen can be turned off. 1 While pressing the [SHIFT/EXEC] button, press the [USER] button. • Press the same buttons again to cancel the setting. • The setting is canceled when the power is turned off. • When the LCD monitor screen is off, in addition to the buttons for turning the screen back on, the [POWER] button and [REC/ PAUSE] button can also be operated.
Operating the camera head The operation buttons on this portable recorder can be used to operate the camera function of the AGHCK10G camera head (optional). • Operation is not possible when a menu screen is displayed. First close the menu screen, and then perform the operation. AUDIO MON/ADV REC/ PAUSE AUDIO MON/ADV REC/ PAUSE Using the zoom function The AG-HCK10G camera head (optional) has a 12 x optical zoom function. 1 Press or .
PRE REC Optical Image Stabilizer Record video and audio from three seconds before the time of the operation to start recording. Operation to stop recording 1 Select [O.I.S.] → [ON] in the [CAMERA (Time) Actual recording time PRE REC time 1 Select [TCG] → [FREE RUN] in the [TC/UB SETUP] setup menu. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [PREREC MODE] → [ON] in the [RECORDING SETUP] setup menu. “P-PAUSE” will be displayed on the screen.
Operating the camera head (continued) Performing manual adjustments (CAMERA FUNCTIONS) The focus, iris, shutter speed and white balance can be manually adjusted. 1 Enable manual adjustment by setting the items in the [CAMERA SETUP] setup menu. (See table below) 2 Press the [ENTER] button to select the function. Each time you press the [ENTER] button, the functions that can be manually adjusted are displayed in order on the LCD monitor. F → I → S → W F 3 Press to adjust.
S Adjusting the shutter speed 1 Select [IRIS] → [AUTO2] or [MANUAL] in the [CAMERA SETUP] setup menu. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Press the [ENTER] button to display S When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] Frame rate Shutter speed 50 Hz 60 Hz 60i 1/100 1/60 30P 1/50 1/60 24P 1/50 1/60 on the LCD monitor. When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz] Frame rate 3 Press or to adjust the shutter speed.
Operating the camera head (continued) ■ Range of shutter speed variations When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.
W Setting the white balance 1 Press the [ENTER] button to display W on the LCD monitor. • Depending on the environment, there may be some error in the adjustment. • Adjust the white balance yourself if you need a more precise white balance. (For adjusting the white balance and black balance, see page 45.) W or to select the mode. W.SET Mode Each time you press or , the modes are displayed in order on the LCD monitor screen. Description W.
Shooting in progressive mode Select [REC FORMAT] → [PH1080/30P] or [PH1080/24P] (or [PH1080/25P]) in the [RECORDING SETUP] setup menu to enable shooting in progressive mode. (Page 84) 30P mode: (When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz]) Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording, the 30-frameper-second video signal is converted to a 60-field-per-second interlace. This mode gives you high quality images.
Clip metadata There are 2 kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting, and the data in the metadata upload file created on the SD Memory Card which is loaded onto the portable recorder. (Loading method for clip metadata: Page 56) Description of clip metadata You can set the underlined items below by loading the metadata upload file on the SD Memory Card. All other items are set automatically during recording.
Clip metadata (continued) Uploading the metadata (META DATA) You can perform any of the following operations. If necessary, perform preparations prior to the operation. Loading the metadata • Insert the SD Memory Card on which the metadata is recorded into the portable recorder. (For a description of the clip metadata, see page 55.
Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method Press the [MENU] button and select [META DATA] → [USER CLIP NAME] to select the recording method.
Clip playback (PB mode) 1 Press the [POWER] button to turn on the 1 power. When the [POWER] button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the POWER lamp (green) illuminates and the power turns on. 2 2 Press the [MODE] button to display the thumbnail screen. The portable recorder enters PB mode. • Each time you press the [MODE] button, the mode changes as follows.
Thumbnail screen Video data created in one shooting session is called a “clip”. In PB mode, the clips are displayed on the LCD screen as thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed.) You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.
Thumbnail screen (continued) 1 Thumbnail display status (Page 63) The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area. 2 Repeat playback indicator (Page 61) Displayed during repeat playback. 3 Card status display Displays the SD Memory Card status. 4 Battery remaining display (Page 24) Displays the remaining battery capacity. 5 Cursor (yellow frame) Displayed on the currently selected thumbnail.
Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) The playback format and method can be set. Use this setting to repeatedly play back all available clips. Setting the playback format (PB FORMAT) 1 Press the [MENU] button. Set the format for playback. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 Select [PLAY SETUP] → [REPEAT PLAY] → Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [PLAY SETUP] → [PB FORMAT], and then press the [ENTER] button or Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) . [ON].
Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) (continued) Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) Use this setting to play back from where the clip was previously paused. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [PLAY SETUP] → [RESUME PLAY] → [ON]. 3 Press the [MENU] button to return to the thumbnail screen. 4 Select a clip for playback.
Thumbnail operations You can display as thumbnails the type of clips that you want to see. You can also set in detail how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [THUMBNAIL SETUP], and then press the [ENTER] button or . 3 Press to select an item, and then press the [ENTER] button. INDICATOR: Set whether or not to display the indicators (ON/OFF). (Factory default setting is [ON].
Thumbnail operations (continued) Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION) Clips can be deleted or protected. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Using the setup menus (Page 29) 2 Select [OPERATION], and then press the [ENTER] button or • Protected clips cannot be deleted. • If you select [ALL CLIPS] to delete all clips from the memory, the operation may take some time to complete, depending on the size of the clips to be deleted. . INDEX: YES: Adds an index to the selected clip.
CLIP PROTECT: YES: Protects the selected clips. Press to select a clip, and then press the [ENTER] button. ( mark is displayed.) • Select a protected clip to cancel the protection. ( mark disappears.) Formatting a memory card will delete all clips even if they are protected. See the next item for details. NO: Returns to the previous screen. 4 Press the [MENU] button to return to the thumbnail screen.
Thumbnail operations (continued) SD Memory Card information screen 2 Clip information screen 1 1 2 3 3 4 1 2 3 REMAIN: Displays the remaining SD Memory Card capacity. SD STANDARD: Displays whether or not the SD Memory Card has been formatted in the SD or SDHC standard (SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED). PROTECT: Displays whether or not SD Memory Card has been write-protected.
Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind 1 Press 1 Press 2 Press during playback to pause the clip. or . • The display moves to the previous or next playable clip. • After moving beyond the beginning of the first clip or the end of the last clip, the display returns to the thumbnail display. Playback or during playback. The clip plays forwards or backwards at approximately 5 times∗ normal speed. • Press or during fast forward or rewind to change the fast forwarding or rewinding speed. (Approx.
Useful playback functions (continued) Frame-by-frame playback 1 Press during playback to pause the clip. 2 Press the [AUDIO MON/ADV] button. • Press and hold to continuously advance frame by frame. AUDIO MON/ADV Viewing images on a television or monitor You can view the playback images on a television or monitor that is connected to the HD-SDI OUT terminal or HDMI terminal of the portable recorder. 1 Connect the portable recorder to a television or monitor.
Connecting external devices Using headphones Stereo mini plug (3.5 mm) • Sound is not output from the built-in speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. Using the external microphone External microphone MIC IN When the external microphone (optional) is connected to the microphone terminal, the recorded sound is switched as follows.
Connecting external devices (continued) Viewing images on a television or monitor TV/monitor BNC cable (optional) Connect to the TV/ monitor terminals HDMI cable (optional) ■ When outputting video and audio signals from the portable recorder to an external device, connect to the input terminals of the external device. • We recommend Panasonic’s HDMI cable. • This product is not compatible with VIERA Link. • Signals cannot be output from both the HD-SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal simultaneously.
Nonlinear editing (PC mode) The following computer and USB conditions and precautions apply when using a USB connection. • A PC with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista, or a Macintosh with an Intel CPU (Intel Mac) is required. • Compatibility with USB 2.0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class) is required (not compatible with USB 1.1). • Connect to only one computer at a time. • Operation is not possible if a hub or other device is connected between the portable recorder and computer.
Screen displays Regular displays For details on the safety zone, see 33. (Page 75) 2 1 3 5 7 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 15 31 30 29 28 TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 00 SDI 112 min P – REC D10X PH 1080 60 26 25 24 P3.2 K 18dB EXPANDED 23 ALC R 24P C H C H 1 2 22 MARK OFF OCT 10 2009 17 : 20 : 00 MF 69 1 / 60 SPOT F F2.
5 Recording format display (Page 84) Displays the format that was set when the clip was recorded. • You can switch between displaying and not displaying this information by selecting [OTHER DISPLAY] → [ON] or [OFF] in the [DISPLAY SETUP] setup menu. 12 Frame rate display Displays the recording frame rate. Not displayed when set to 1080/60i (or 1080/50i). • You can switch between displaying and not displaying this information by selecting [OTHER DISPLAY] → [ON] or [OFF] in the [DISPLAY SETUP] setup menu.
Screen displays (continued) 19 Zoom position display (In CAM mode: Page 48) Displays the zoom position with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom). • You can switch between displaying and not displaying this information by selecting [ZOOM & FOCUS] → [ON] or [OFF] in the [DISPLAY SETUP] setup menu. 20 SDI through output display (In SDI mode: Page 87) When [SDI EE SEL] → [THROUGH] is selected in the [AV OUT SETUP] setup menu, “THROUGH” is displayed. • There is no output to external devices.
28 Repeat playback display (In PB mode: Page 61) Displayed when [REPEAT PLAY] → [ON] in the [PLAY SETUP] setup menu is selected. 29 Operation status display (In REC mode) REC: Recording PAUSE (green): Recording standby PAUSE (red): Recording paused • Displayed when an error occurs in the input signal during recording. • When the input signal returns to normal, the recording restarts. • When the [REC/PAUSE] button is pressed, the display changes to green.
Screen displays (continued) Main warning displays The main warning displays that appear on the LCD monitor screen are listed below. If a warning display is not listed here, check it carefully when it is displayed. ■C CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA. Cannot be used because the data standard is different. • The format of the SD Memory Card does not match the [SYSTEM FREQ] setting. CANNOT DELETE. Deletion is not possible. CANNOT SET PRE-REC, CARD CAPACITY TOO LOW.
■R ■W REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING. Video recording has been stopped. Data is now being written onto the card. REPAIR CLIP? Do you want to repair clips now? REC WARNING IRREGULAR FRM SIG. • Displayed when an abnormality is detected in the signal that is input to the portable recorder when recording SDI input. Recording resumes when the input signal returns to normal. “Resumption of recording” (warning display) can be canceled by pressing the [REC/PAUSE] button. WRITE PROTECT The card is write-protected.
Screen displays (continued) Selecting the display items The following items can be displayed on the LCD monitor screen by setting them in [OTHER DISPLAY] in the [DISPLAY SETUP] setup menu (Page 88). No.
Recording and output format compatibility list The recording and output formats are selected as shown below in accordance with the settings in the setup menu.
Setup menu structure Recording (REC) mode menu (during SDI input) REC MENU RECORDING SETUP (Page 84) REC FORMAT AUTO REC TIME STAMP MIC ALC INT SG TC/UB SETUP (Page 86) TC MODE TCG SDI REGEN TC PRESET UB PRESET AV OUT SETUP (Page 87) SDI OUT HDMI OUT SEL SDI EDH SDI EE SEL DOWNCON MODE REC COUNTER OUTPUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD DTL LCD SET CARD FORMAT CARD STATUS CARD READ RECORD USER CLIP NAME CLIP COUNT RESET META DATA PROP META INITIAL S
Recording (REC) mode menu (continued) AV OUT SETUP (Page 87) SDI OUT HDMI OUT SEL SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE HP MODE DISPLAY SETUP (Page 88) ZEBRA SAFETY ZONE FOCUS BAR REC COUNTER OUTPUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM & FOCUS CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD DTL LCD SET CARD FUNCTIONS (Page 89) CARD FORMAT CARD STATUS META DATA (Page 89) CARD READ RECORD USER CLIP NAME CLIP COUNT RESET META DATA PROP META INITIAL SET USER CLOCK SET TIME ZONE POWER SAVE SYSTEM FREQ SYSTEM INFO MENU INIT OPER
Setup menu list When the [SYSTEM FREQ] (Page 92) setting in [OTHER FUNCTIONS] is changed, the [SYNCRO SCAN] (Page 82), [REC FORMAT] (Page 84) and [HDMI OUT SEL] (Page 87) settings are changed to the factory default. CAMERA SETUP Item SYNCRO SCAN Display mode CAM Description of settings Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc. When or is pressed and held, the settings change at a faster rate. When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] • 60P/60i: 1/60.0...1/250.
CAMERA SETUP (continued) GAMMA Display mode CAM KNEE CAM To avoid overexposure, sets the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through the image sensor. AUTO: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals. LOW: Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80 %) MID: Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90 %) HIGH: High setting (Compression starts at approx.
Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP The content selected under [RECORDING SETUP] is set for each mode individually. Item REC FORMAT Display mode SDI/CAM Description of settings Selects the recording format. When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.
RECORDING SETUP (continued) Recording formats and recording marks of Panasonic camera-recorders Model Recording format AJ-HDC27F, H 720/24p over 60p AJ-HDX400, A 1080/59.94i AJ-HDX400E -∗ 1080/25p over 50i -∗ 720/59.94p TYPE1 720/23.98p over 59.94p TYPE1 720/29.97p over 59.94p TYPE1 -∗ 1080/23.98p over 59.94i 1080/29.97p over 59.94i 1080/50i 1080/25p over 50i AJ-HPX2100 AJ-HPX3000 AG-HPX555 AJ-HPX2700 AJ-HPX3700 AG-HPX175 AG-HPX305 TYPE1 -∗ 1080/50i 1080/59.
Setup menu list (continued) TC/UB SETUP The content selected under [TC/UB SETUP] is set for each mode individually. Item TC MODE (Not displayed when [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz]) Display mode SDI/CAM Description of settings Selects the time code correction mode when the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded. DF: Uses the drop frame mode. NDF: Uses the non-drop frame mode. • [TC MODE] is automatically set to [NDF] when the recording frame rate of the recording format is set to 24P.
AV OUT SETUP SDI OUT Display mode SDI/CAM PB Description of settings Selects the output video format of the SDI OUT terminal. ON: Outputs in the recording format. DOWNCON: Outputs in the down-converted format. OFF: Does not output video from the SDI OUT terminal. (HDMI output mode) HDMI OUT SEL SDI/CAM PB Sets the output video format of the HDMI OUT terminal. AUTO: Automatically determines the output resolution based on information from the connected television or monitor.
Setup menu list (continued) DISPLAY SETUP ZEBRA Display mode CAM SAFETY ZONE CAM Sets the display method for the safety zone. (Page 75) 90%, 4:3, OFF FOCUS BAR CAM Sets whether to display the focus assist bar. ON OFF Select [ON] to display the focus assist bar. Item Description of settings Sets the level of the zebra pattern that is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.
CARD FUNCTIONS Display mode SDI/CAM PB Formats the SD Memory Card. YES NO CARD STATUS SDI/CAM PB Displays the SD Memory Card status. YES NO CLIP PROPERTY PB Displays information about the selected clip. YES NO Item CARD FORMAT Description of settings META DATA CARD READ Display mode SDI/CAM RECORD SDI/CAM Sets whether to record the metadata that is loaded onto the portable recorder simultaneously onto an SD Memory Card. ON: Records simultaneously. OFF: Does not record simultaneously.
Setup menu list (continued) PLAY SETUP PB FORMAT Display mode PB REPEAT PLAY PB Item Description of settings Sets the format for playback. When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.9Hz] 1080/60i (30P), 1080/24P, 720/60P (30P), 720/24P When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz] 1080/50i (25P), 720/50P (25P) • The [REC FORMAT] setting in SDI/CAM mode before moving to PB mode becomes the initial value of [PB FORMAT]. ON OFF When [ON] is selected, the playable clips are played back repeatedly.
OPERATION DELETE Display mode PB INDEX PB Item CLIP PROTECT PB Description of settings Deletes clips. ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips. SELECT: Deletes only the selected clips. Press the [SHIFT/EXEC] button and then select [YES] to execute the deletion. NO: Returns to the previous screen. • Clips for which protection is set in [CLIP PROTECT] cannot be deleted. Adds or deletes a clip index. YES: Adds or deletes an index. NO: Returns to the previous screen. Protects clips to prevent accidental deletion.
Setup menu list (continued) OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) Item TIME ZONE Display mode SDI/CAM PB Description of settings Sets the time in 30-minute increments from GMT, from -12:00 to +13:00. (See the table below.
OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) Item SYSTEM INFO MENU INIT Display mode SDI/CAM PB SDI/CAM Description of settings Displays the version of the portable recorder system. Returns the menu settings to the factory default settings. • Even when the setup menus have been initialized, [TIME ZONE] will not revert SDI/CAM PB Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure) of the portable recorder. LCD OPERATION SDI/CAM PB Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure) of the portable recorder’s LCD monitor.
Troubleshooting Power supply There’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly. P25 Check the connections again. Power goes off for no apparent reason. • To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the portable Power goes off as soon as it is turned on. • The battery may have run out. P92 recorder automatically turns off when it has been left in the shooting pause mode for more than 5 minutes. Check [POWER SAVE] in the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] setup menu.
Recording Cannot record even through the SD Memory Card is inserted correctly. Recording stops by itself. • Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card in the “LOCK” position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the “LOCK” position. • Is the remaining memory available on the SD Memory Card extremely low? Please save contents onto different media and delete unneeded data from the card, or use a new card instead.
Troubleshooting (continued) PC connection Computer does not • Check the operating environment. • Is the recorder’s operating mode setting correct? The recorder will recognize the recorder not be recognized when in REC mode or PB mode. Please set the when USB connection cable recorder to PC mode. is connected. • If your computer has multiple USB terminals, please try connecting the recorder to a different USB terminal.
The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession. Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession in circumstances such as those detailed below. ■ Mixture of different recording formats Recording mode = PH mode Playback format = 1080/60i(30P) or 1080/50i(25P) Recording format PH 1080/60i or PH 1080/50i Recording format PH 1080/60i or PH 1080/50i Playback is smooth.
Updating the portable recorder For details on updating the portable recorder, see the support page of the following website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Cleaning When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner. • Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off. • Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet. • Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the recorder.
Recording format list ■ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.
How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent Drive: \ compatibility with computers due to the file type, PRIVATE but since this format includes not only video AVCHD and audio data, but also a variety of important information, the folder structure will consist of file AVCHDTN associations as illustrated in the diagram on the BDMV right.
Specifications Supply voltage DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)/ 7.3 V (when the AC adapter is used) Power consumption SDI recording: 6.5 W Recording with AG-HCK10G connected: 11.7 W indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity 10 % to 80 % (no condensation) Weight 580 g (1.28 lb) (excluding battery and accessories) Dimensions (W × H × D) 96.0 mm × 52.6 mm × 133.
Specifications (continued) When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz] PH mode: 1080/50i 1080/25P (over 50i)∗ 720/50P 720/25P (over 50P)∗ HA mode: 1080/50i HG mode: 1080/50i HE mode: 1080/50i ∗ CAM mode only Transmission rate PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR) HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR) [Video system] Video signals When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.
Index A N ABB (Auto Black Balance) ……………………… 45 AC adapter ……………………………… 20, 23, 25 AG-HCK10G camera head …………… 9, 12, 28, 37 Aperture …………………………………………… 50 Auto focus ………………………………………… 46 AVCHD …………………………………………… 17 AWB (Auto White Balance) ……………………… 45 Nonlinear editing …………………………… 70, 71 C Color bar ………………………………………… 47 D Date and time setting …………………………… 31 Deletion …………………………………………… 64 Digital zoom ……………………………………… 48 F FA (Focus Assist) ………………………………… 46 Focusing ………………………………………… 50 H HDMI terminal ……
Index (continued) T Tally lamp ………………………………………… Thumbnails ……………………………………… Time code ………………………………………… Time stamp ……………………………………… 27 59 39 47 U USER button ……………………………………… INH …………………………………………… REC CHECK ………………………………… SPOTLIGHT ………………………………… BACKLIGHT ………………………………… ATW LOCK ………………………………… LCD DTL …………………………………… LCD REVERSE ……………………………… INDEX ………………………………………… SHOT MARK ………………………………… LAST CLIP …………………………………… COUNTER …………………………………… USER CLIP NAME ……………………………… User information ………………………………… Volume adjustment I
For Europe Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
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