Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual 4K Video Camera Model No. HC-X2/HC-X20/ HC-X2GGD/HC-X20GGD Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support/register (U.S.
About Operating Instructions This document, “Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual ”, includes detailed explanations of all the functions and operations of the video camera. Models described in these operating instructions • This document describes the operation of models HC-X2, HC-X20, HC-X2GGD and HC-X20GGD. • The illustrations of the products, menu screens, etc., may differ from the actual items.
Contents About Operating Instructions 2 Overview 9 Before using the unit ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Description of Parts....................................................................................................................................... 15 Accessories................................................................................................................................
Contents Adjusting the LCD monitor ..........................................................................................................................................54 Mirror shooting ............................................................................................................................................................54 Adjusting and setting the viewfinder .............................................................................................................
Contents Shooting 141 Shooting...................................................................................................................................................... 142 About auto mode/manual mode.................................................................................................................. 144 Check videos recorded ...............................................................................................................................
Contents Variable frame rate (VFR) .........................................................................................................................................189 Super slow recording function ...................................................................................................................................191 High dynamic range (HDR) recording function [X2].................................................................................... 193 V-Log recording function [X2] ..
Contents Screen display during playback .................................................................................................................. 253 Checking and displaying shooting status.................................................................................................... 254 Mode check display ....................................................................................................................................
Contents Specification 302 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................. 303 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 304 General.........................................................................................................................................................
Overview Before using the unit, read this chapter.
Overview – Before using the unit Before using the unit Before using the unit, always check if the built-in battery is not consumed, and then set the date/time. The date of the internal clock of the unit resets to January 1, 2022 if the built-in battery is exhausted. This may result in the meta data of the clip not being recorded correctly, and it may not display correctly in the thumbnail screen. Connect the AC adaptor to the main unit or attach a battery when recharging the built-in battery.
Overview – Before using the unit Take care not to drop the main unit when carrying the camera. • Strong impact will damage the main unit, and it may not operate properly. • Hold the handle or grip when carrying the camera, and handle it carefully. Do not apply insecticide or volatile material to the camera. • The main unit may deform or the paint may peel off when insecticide or volatile material is applied.
Overview – Before using the unit About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up) Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.
Overview – Before using the unit Cautions regarding network Since this unit is used connected to a network, following mischief may occur. 1 Leaking or divulging of information through the unit 2 Fraudulent operation of the unit by a malicious third party 3 Obstruction and/or stopping of the unit by a malicious third party It is customer’s responsibility to take sufficient network security measures including the following to prevent damage caused by such mischief.
Overview – Before using the unit About using a headphone • Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. • Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s ears.
Overview – Description of Parts Description of Parts (1) (2) (3) (4) (15) (16) (17) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (14) (1) (2) Lens hood (ÎAttaching the lens hood: 36) Focus ring (ÎFocusing (manual focus): 156) When manual focus mode is on, you can focus manually. (3) Zoom ring (ÎAdjusting the zoom position: 169) Manually adjusts the zoom lens. (4) Iris ring (ÎIris: 151) When manual iris mode is on, you can adjust the lens stop manually. (5)
Overview – Description of Parts (13) button (ÎAdjusting the white and black balance: 163) Selects the method for adjustment of the white balance. Each time you press the button, the white balance switches in the order “Preset”, “Ach”, “Bch”. “Preset”: Adjusts the white balance to the preset value. Each time you either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon, the setting changes in the order [P 3200K], [P 5600K], “VAR” (screen display example: [V 3200K]).
Overview – Description of Parts (28) (24) (29) (25) (26) (27) (31) (30) (35) (36) (37) (32) (33) (34) (38) (39) (40) (24) Handle (25) Built-in microphone (ÎUsing the built-in microphone: 184) This is the built-in stereo microphone /. (26) Front tally lamp (ÎTally lamps: 57) Illuminates when the recording is started. Flashes when the battery level becomes low. Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu.
Overview – Description of Parts (36) CH1 SELECT switch (ÎAudio input: 182) Selects the audio to be recorded on audio channel 1. : Audio from the built-in microphone L (left) ch is recorded to audio channel 1. : Records input signals from the
Overview – Description of Parts (41) (42) (43) (44) (45) X2 (48) (49) (50) X20 (46) (47) (48) (49) (51) (52) (41) LCD monitor (ÎUsing the LCD monitor: 53) (42) Lens cover opening and closing lever (ÎOpening and closing the lens cover: 37) Opens/closes the lens cover. (43) Eye sensor Screen is displayed on the viewfinder when an eye is brought close.
Overview – Description of Parts (53) (54) (55) (56) (57) (58) (59) (60) (61) (A) (62) (63) (66) (67) (64) (65) X2 X20 (68) (69) (70) (71) (72) (68) (69) (71) (A) With a microphone holder attached (53) Wireless LAN transmitter (54) Shoulder belt loop (55)
Overview – Description of Parts (69) Headphones terminal Connects audio monitoring headphones. (70) (For the ) terminal (ÎTV/monitor: 262) A terminal to output SDI signal by connecting a monitor, etc. (71) terminal Connects the remote control unit (commercially-available) to control some functions remotely.
Overview – Description of Parts (73) (74) (75) (76) (77) (78) (79) (80) (81) (82) (83) (87) (84) (85) (86) (73) Accessory shoe Attach a video light, etc. (74) Zoom lever (on the handle) (ÎAdjusting the zoom position: 169, Adjusting the volume during playback: 231) Adjust the zoom of an image. : Zooms in the image. : Zooms out the image. • The zoom speed is controlled with this lever in a way different from the way it is controlled with the zoom lever (on the grip).
Overview – Accessories Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual ” (supplied). ≥ Battery pack ≥ Battery charger*1 ≥ AC adaptor ≥ AC cable • For AC adaptor ≥ Lens hood*2 ≥ Eye cup ≥ INPUT terminal cap (x2) ≥ Microphone holder ≥ Microphone holder mounting screws*3 • Length 12 mm (0.
Overview – Optional accessories Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Product numbers correct as of August 2022. These may be subject to change. Accessory No.
Overview – When turning on the power for the first time When turning on the power for the first time The time zone, date, and time are not set when the unit is shipped. [TIME ZONE] is displayed in the LCD monitor when the power is turned on for the first time. Follow the guidance and make the settings in the order of [TIME ZONE] and then [CLOCK SETTING]. • You can do these operations either with the multidial or by touching the LCD monitor.
Overview – What you can do with this unit What you can do with this unit ≥Recording to the memory card: 26 ≥Linking to external devices: 26 ≥Connecting to the network: 27 ≥USB tethering connection [X2]: 28 Recording to the memory card Recording in following types is possible.
Overview – What you can do with this unit Card reader mode Data (files) for performing nonlinear editing on a computer are transferred. • The unit supports USB3.1 Gen1. (A) (C) (B) (A) Memory card*1 (B) USB cable*2 (C) Computer *1 Memory cards are optionally available. They are not supplied with the unit. *2 A USB cable is not supplied with the unit. When using a commercially-available USB cable, use a USB Type-C cable that conforms with USB3.1 and that is a shielded product with a ferrite core.
Overview – What you can do with this unit USB tethering connection [X2] Connect a USB tethering device (iPhone/iPad or Android device) to the USB terminal of the camera using the USB cable to connect the camera to the Internet using USB tethering function. • For information about the tethering function of your smartphone, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone and the contract you have with the cell-phone provider.
Overview – Basic operation Basic operation ≥Multidial operation: 29 ≥Touch operation of the LCD monitor: 29 Multidial operation Operate the multidial on the main unit by turning it in vertical direction or pushing it. • Turning the multidial in vertical direction will move the cursor. • Pressing the multidial will select or confirm the item with cursor. • Values of the menu or the pages of the thumbnail screen can be changed continuously by pressing and turning the multidial vertically to fix the setting.
Preparations before recording Before you use the unit, attach the battery following the procedures in this chapter. The attaching of accessories is also described in this chapter.
Preparations before recording – Power supply Power supply A battery or the supplied AC adaptor can be used as the power supply for the unit. • The unit is compatible to following batteries. (As of August 2022) – AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional, supports quick charging) – AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118 (optional, supports quick charging) • Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. • The supplied AC cable is dedicated for this unit. Do not use with any other device.
Preparations before recording – Power supply Charging the battery (4) (2) (1) (3) 1 Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN 12 V connector of battery charger. 2 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor. 3 Insert the battery into the battery charger. • Perform step (2) first, and then step (3). Insert the AC mains lead all the way in until it stops. • Slide the battery horizontally into the battery charger along the “ ” mark.
Preparations before recording – Power supply Attaching and removing the battery 1 Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. • Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. Removing the battery Make sure that the power switch is set to and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop. (ÎTurning the unit on/off: 41) • While pressing the battery release button (A), remove the battery.
Preparations before recording – Power supply Checking the remaining battery level The remaining battery level can be checked with the power status display on the LCD monitor or the indicator on the supplied battery. Checking the remaining battery level with the LCD monitor The battery status display will change as ¨ ¨ It will flash in red when the remaining battery level is zero. ¨ ¨ ¨ while the remaining battery level gets lower.
Preparations before recording – Power supply Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the plugs as far as they will go. (3) (1) (2) 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the terminal. • Make sure to set the power switch to and the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the AC adaptor.
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attaching accessories ≥Adjusting the grip belt: 36 ≥Attaching the lens hood: 36 ≥Attaching the eye cup: 38 ≥Attaching the external microphone: 38 ≥Attaching the INPUT terminal cap: 39 ≥Attaching a tripod: 40 Adjusting the grip belt • Adjust the grip belt so that it fits the size of your hand. • If the buckle is difficult to tighten, move the pad forward and tighten the buckle again. (A) (B) (1) (2) (A) Pad (B) Buckle 1 2 Open the buckle.
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attaching (A) (A) (A) Mounting mark 1 Insert the lens hood into the unit. 2 Turn the lens hood clockwise. • Align the mounting marks on the lens hood and unit. • Turn until the lens clicks and locks into place. Opening and closing the lens cover Use the lens cover opening and closing lever to open and close the lens cover. Open the lens cover when shooting. When not using the unit, close the lens cover in order to protect the lens.
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attaching the eye cup 1 2 Align the mounting mark on the eye cup with the mounting mark on the eye cup mount. Attach the eye cup so that the ridge inside it is aligned with the groove on the eye cup mount. Push the eye cup in until it reaches the mounting mark. (C) (B) (A) (A) Ridge (B) Groove (C) Mounting mark Attaching the external microphone 1 Open the microphone holder. Open buckle (1), and detach fitting (2) from hook (3).
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories 3 Attach the external microphone to the microphone holder, then close the buckle to secure the external microphone. Attach the fitting to the hook and close the buckle in the direction indicated by the arrow. 4 Connect the microphone cable to the
Preparations before recording – Attaching accessories Attaching a tripod The tripod mounting holes accept 1/4-20 UNC and 3/8-16 UNC screws. • Use a tripod in safe locations. • The depth of the tripod mounting holes is 5.5 mm (0.22 q). Do not over-tighten the tripod screw when attaching the unit to a tripod. • Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit.
Preparations before recording – Turning the unit on/off Turning the unit on/off 1 Set the power switch to while pressing the lock release button (A) to turn on the unit. The status indicator (B) lights on. (B) OFF ON (A) To turn off the unit Set the power switch to while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off. • The [TIME ZONE] screen is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time. (Î[TIME ZONE]: 25) Set the time zone, date, and time.
Preparations before recording – Charging the built-in battery Charging the built-in battery The date/time set in the unit is maintained by the built-in battery. If this unit is left without turning the power on, and then when you turn the power on and [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor for approximately 5 seconds, the built-in battery is exhausted. The date of the internal clock of the unit resets to January 1, 2022 if the built-in battery is exhausted.
Preparations before recording – Setting the date/time of the internal clock Setting the date/time of the internal clock The date/time/time zone are recorded as meta data in the clip while shooting. This will affect the management of recorded clips, so always check and set the date/time and time zone before using the unit for the first time. Do not change the setting of the date/time and time zone while shooting. 1 Press the
Preparations before recording – Setting the date/time of the internal clock +8:00 Beijing +8:30 +9:00 Tokyo +9:30 Darwin +10:00 Guam +10:30 Lord Howe Island +11:00 Solomon Islands +11:30 +12:00 New Zealand +12:45 Chatham Islands +13:00 Phoenix Islands • Accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds per month. Check and reset the time when accurate time is required.
Preparations before recording – Preparing the memory card Preparing the memory card ≥Memory cards supported by the unit (As of August 2022): 45 ≥Preventing unintentional erasing: 45 ≥Status of the card access lamp and memory card: 46 ≥Inserting/removing the memory card: 46 ≥Formatting the memory card: 47 Memory cards supported by the unit (As of August 2022) Type of the memory card Recording capacity SDHC memory card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC memory card 48 GB to 128 GB • Operation is not guaranteed for an
Preparations before recording – Preparing the memory card Status of the card access lamp and memory card Card access lamp Memory card status Orange (illuminated) Recording target Both loading/writing are permitted. Current recording target. Green (illuminated) Recording possible Both loading/writing are permitted. Orange (flashing) Accessing card Loading/writing are currently being performed.
Preparations before recording – Preparing the memory card Removing the memory card 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Press in the memory card further into the main unit and let go. 3 Close the card slot cover. • Confirm that the card access lamp is not flashing in orange. • Data is being written/loaded when the card access lamp is flashing in orange, so do not remove the memory card. • Pull the memory card straight out when it is released from the card slot.
Preparations before recording – Recording time of the memory card Recording time of the memory card • Memory cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. • If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for.
Preparations before recording – Recording time of the memory card When the file format is AVCHD For SDHC memory card Recording format PS Recording rate 25 Mbps Recording capacity 4 GB 8 GB Approx. 19 min 16 GB 32 GB Approx. 40 min Approx. 1 h 20 min Approx. 2 h 40 min PH 21 Mbps Approx. 21 min Approx. 46 min Approx. 1 h 30 min Approx. 3 h HA 17 Mbps Approx. 30 min Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 h Approx. 4 h 10 min PM 8 Mbps Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 h Approx. 4 h 15 min Approx.
Preparations before recording – Handling the recording data Handling the recording data ≥Folder structure example of a memory card: 50 ≥Volume label of the memory card: 51 ≥Folder name of the MOV format/MP4 format video data: 51 ≥File name of the MOV format/MP4 format video data: 52 ≥About the number of clips that can be recorded to a memory card: 52 Folder structure example of a memory card Various important information is contained in the recording data, and it is linked with the folder structure and ma
Preparations before recording – Handling the recording data Volume label of the memory card When the file format is MOV or MP4 The value set in the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [CLIP NAME] is stored in the volume label in the CAM INDEX+NEXT CARD COUNT format when the memory card is formatted. Once it is stored, [NEXT CARD COUNT] will increase by one. The CARD COUNT that is stored is also used for the CARD number of the MOV format/MP4 format file name.
Preparations before recording – Handling the recording data File name of the MOV format/MP4 format video data The format of the file name is as follows. B 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 2 2 C 0 1 0 _ 2 3 0 0 9 1 8 _ E 1 4 2 5 5 .MOV 6 CAM INDEX One character from upper case A to Z. • An INDEX assigned to each camera. Set with the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [CLIP NAME] ¨ [CAM INDEX]. CARD number 001 to 999 • This is the number assigned to each memory card.
Preparations before recording – Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ≥Using the LCD monitor: 53 ≥Adjusting the LCD monitor: 54 ≥Mirror shooting: 54 Using the LCD monitor This unit is equipped with a 3.5-inch LCD monitor. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions. 1 Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure.
Preparations before recording – Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor • Take care not to apply excessive force on the LCD monitor when it is opened. Doing so may result in a malfunction. • The image brightness and color hue seen on the viewfinder and LCD monitor may be different from that seen on a TV monitor. The final check of the image should be done on a TV monitor.
Preparations before recording – Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting and setting the viewfinder This unit is equipped with a 0.39-inch organic EL display viewfinder. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions. ≥Using the viewfinder: 55 ≥Adjusting the viewfinder: 56 Using the viewfinder When the LCD monitor is difficult to use because the surroundings are bright, you can check the image using the viewfinder.
Preparations before recording – Adjusting and setting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting brightness, contrast, color level, redness, and blueness By setting the following items in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [VF], you can adjust items such as brightness and contrast for the viewfinder: [BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness. [COLOR LEVEL]: Adjusts the density of the colors. [CONTRAST]: Adjusts the contrast. [RED TINT]: Adjusts the strength of red. [BLUE TINT]: Adjusts the strength of blue.
Preparations before recording – Tally lamps Tally lamps The front tally lamp and the rear tally lamp can be illuminated during the shooting. 1 2 Select the [OTHERS] menu ¨ [LED] ¨ [TALLY LED] ¨[FRONT]/[REAR]/[BOTH]. Select the [OTHERS] menu ¨ [LED] ¨ [REC TALLY] ¨[ON] • The tally lamps will flash when the unit is in the following status.
Settings before recording This chapter describes how to set time data and the USER buttons.
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Setting of time data The unit provides time code, user bits, and date and time (real time) data as time data, and records in each frame synchronized with the video. The time data is also recorded as the clip meta data.
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Date/time (real time) • The internal clock is the standard while the power is turned off for the free run time code count, the user bits time, and the date data. Also, it will be the reference for the file generation time and file name when the clip is recorded. • The free run time code is reset if the built-in battery is exhausted. • The display in the camera image screen is toggled with the button.
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Memory function of the user bits The setting content of the user bits is automatically recorded and maintained even if the power is turned off. Frame rate information The relationship between frame rate, image pull-down, time code, and user bits is as follows.
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Setting range of time code The range of the time code that can be set differs depending on the frame rate of [REC FORMAT]. [FREQUENCY] Frame rate of [REC FORMAT] Range of the time code that can be set 59.94p, 29.97p, 59.94i 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 23.98p 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:23 50.00p, 25.00p, 50.00i 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24 [59.94Hz] [50.
Settings before recording – Setting of time data External lock Externally lock the time code. • Connect the camera to an external generator in advance. 1 2 3 Select the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [TC/UB] ¨ [FREE/REC RUN] ¨ [FREE RUN]. Select the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [TC/UB] ¨ [TC IN/OUT SEL] ¨ [TC IN]. Enter the external time code to the terminal. [TCG] in the camera image screen will be displayed in black and white inversion.
Settings before recording – Setting of time data Supplying the time code externally [X2] The time code output from the camera corresponding to the camera video or the playback video can be supplied to an external recording device. (A) (C) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 1 2 (B) (E) (D) terminal SDI IN terminal terminal TC IN terminal VTR, etc. Select the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [TC/UB] ¨ [TC IN/OUT SEL] ¨ [TC OUT]. Select the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [TC/UB] ¨ [TC OUT REF] ¨ [RECORDING].
Settings before recording – Assigning functions to the USER buttons Assigning functions to the USER buttons Selected functions can be assigned to the USER buttons. ≥Functions assigned to USER buttons: 66 The USER buttons have 9 USER buttons on the unit ( to buttons) and 5 USER button icons displayed on the LCD monitor ([USER10] to [USER14] button icons). The to buttons can be used as the USER buttons when the camera image screen is displayed.
Settings before recording – Assigning functions to the USER buttons Functions assigned to the USER buttons in the factory setting USER button/USER button icon Function (USER button icon display) button [AREA] button [AE LEVEL] button [SLOT SEL] button [WFM] button [ZEBRA] button [O.I.S.] button [D.
Settings before recording – Assigning functions to the USER buttons [IR REC] ([IR REC]) Switches enable/disable of IR recording. [FAST ZOOM] ([FAST ZOOM]) Speeds up the zoom speed when the zoom lever is pushed in all the way. [ADAPTIVE MATRIX] ([ADAPTIVE MATRIX]) Enables/disables the function to control the linear matrix in accordance with the shooting condition. [REC SW] ([REC SW]) Assigns the same functions as the REC buttons. [PRE REC] ([PRE REC]) Switches enable/disable of pre-recording.
Settings before recording – Assigning functions to the USER buttons • USER button functions can also be set from the following menus: [DRS] [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [DRS] [AF AREA] [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [AF AREA WIDTH] [AE LEVEL] [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [AE LEVEL] [FOCUS MACRO] [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [MACRO] [O.I.S.] [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [O.I.S.] [O.I.S. MODE] [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [O.I.S. MODE] [i.ZOOM] [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [i.
Basic operation of the screen This chapter describes how to operate the screen of the unit.
Basic operation of the screen – Major button operation and screen display Major button operation and screen display 1 2 1 button Displays the thumbnail screen. Playback, copy, delete, or protect of a clip can be performed. • For details about the thumbnail screen (ÎThumbnail operation: 224) 2 button Press while the camera image screen is displayed to switch display/hide of most of the items.
Basic operation of the screen – Major button operation and switching screen Major button operation and switching screen The screens switch as shown below when you press the button, button, button, or multidial. (A) (D) TCR 01 : 09 : 44. 23 ヤラヒ ヤラビ 2 3 5 (B) 4 (E) 0001 ヶラュ ブペハペフ 0002 フビパ ヒブパ 00:00:00.00 0004 ヶラュ ビペハペヘ 00:01:00.17 ヶラュ ビピハペベ ラユヷヤ ヒブパ 0003 ラユヷヤ ビパパ 0005 ヶラュ ビペハペヘ 00:00:32.15 0006 フビビ ヒブパ ヶラュ ビピハペベ 3 (H) TCG 01 : 09 : 42.
Basic operation of the screen – Major button operation and switching screen • The camera image screen is displayed when the unit is turned on. • The camera image screen is automatically displayed if recording starts while the thumbnail screen, playback screen or clip information is displayed. • The playback screen is displayed if a clip is selected in the thumbnail screen. • The thumbnail screen is displayed if the playback of the clip ends or playback is stopped.
Basic operation of the screen – Operating each screen Operating each screen Camera image screen Displays the shooting screen. • For details about the camera image screen (ÎScreen status display: 244) Thumbnail screen Playback, copy, delete, or protect of a clip can be performed. • For details about the thumbnail screen (ÎThumbnail operation: 224) Operation icon screen You can select the scene file or operate the functions assigned to [USER10] through [USER14].
Menu This chapter describes how to operate the menus of the unit, menu structure, and menu details.
Menu – Basic operation of the menu Basic operation of the menu The setting of the unit can be changed with the menu in accordance to the shooting scene or recording contents. Set data is written and saved in the main unit memory. There are 2 methods of operation: a method to operate with the multidial, or a method to touch the LCD monitor.
Menu – Basic operation of the menu Displaying the menu Displays the menu, and select the menu or item to set. 1 Press the
Menu – Basic operation of the menu Operating the menu Various settings are possible from the menu. There are 2 methods of operation: a method to operate with the multidial, or a method to touch the LCD monitor. When operating with the multidial Operate the multidial on the main unit by turning it in vertical direction or pushing it. (A) (B) 0 1 Press the
Menu – Basic operation of the menu When operating by touching the LCD monitor Operate by touching the LCD monitor. (A) (B) 0 1 Press the
Menu – [THUMBNAIL] menu [THUMBNAIL] menu Performs confirmation or deleting of the recording clip. This menu can be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. [PLAYBACK] Sets the playback of recorded clips. [ALL SLOT] will always be selected when you switch from the camera image screen to the thumbnail screen. [CLIP SEL] Selects a clip to be displayed on the thumbnail screen. [ALL SLOT] Displays the clips recorded on all the memory cards in each card slot.
Menu – [CAMERA] menu [CAMERA] menu Sets the basic functions of the camera. This menu cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. [SW MODE] [ZOOM RING] Sets the zoom ring direction and zoom control. A [DOWN TELE] Zooms in when turned towards the B side. [UP TELE] Zooms in when turned towards the A side. B (Factory setting: [DOWN TELE]) [IRIS RING] Sets the iris ring direction and iris control. A [DOWN OPEN] Iris opens when turned towards the B side.
Menu – [CAMERA] menu [O.I.S. MODE] Switches the operation mode of the optical image stabilizer function. When [O.I.S. MODE] has been assigned to a USER button, [NORMAL]/[PAN/TILT]/[STABLE] switch in order with the USER button. [NORMAL] Specifies the standard setting for a good balance of correction for large and small camera shake. [PAN/TILT] Specifies a setting appropriate for shooting that uses a lot of panning and tilting of the camera.
Menu – [CAMERA] menu [i.ZOOM] When [i.ZOOM] is set to [ON], you can zoom to a maximum of approximately 32× (24× when recording with UHD) while maintaining the beauty of high-definition image quality. When [i.ZOOM] has been assigned to a USER button, [ON]/[OFF] can be switched with the USER button. [ON] Enables the i.ZOOM function. [OFF] Disables the i.ZOOM function. (Factory setting: [ON]) [FOCUS RING DRIVE] Switches the way focus is adjusted with the focus ring. • Also set [FOCUS RING SETTING].
Menu – [CAMERA] menu [AF SPEED] Sets the control speed of the auto focus function. The larger the value is, the faster the focus speed will become. Conversely, the smaller the value is, the slower the focus speed will become. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−5]…[+5] (Factory setting: [0]) • In the following cases, this cannot be set.
Menu – [CAMERA] menu [FACE DETECT/TRACKING MODE] Switches the behavior of focus and exposure compensation settings for the face detection/tracking AE&AF function. [FACE DETECT/TRACKING AF] After detecting faces, faces are tracked while auto focusing. [FACE DETECT/TRACKING AE&AF] After detecting faces, faces are tracked while auto focusing and automatically adjusting exposure.
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [SCENE FILE] menu Sets the detailed image quality adjustment of the camera video. This menu cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed. • For the factory settings (ÎFactory setting value of the scene file: 126) [FILE SELECT] Selects the scene file (1 to 6). You can save your favorite image settings in each scene file. Switch the scene file to suit the recording conditions. The items that can be set are as follows.
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu Scene file settings at the time of purchase (For the ) F1: Settings suited to standard recording F2:FLUO Settings suited to recording with consideration for fluorescent lighting (indoors, etc.) F3:SPARK Settings suited to recordings where there is a variation in resolution, color hue, and contrast F4:STILL You can apply a scene file with the picture tone of a digital still camera.
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [SYNC SCAN SETTING] Displays the speed of the synchro scan shutter that is used when shooting video for television etc. The items that can be set are as follows. Frame rate of the recording format Setting value 59.94p/59.94i [1/60.0]…[1/249.6] 29.97p [1/30.0]…[1/249.8] 23.98p [1/24.0]…[1/249.7] 50.00p/50.00i [1/50.0]…[1/250.0] 25.00p [1/25.0]…[1/250.
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] Adjust the color hue when white balance has been set in “Preset”, “Ach” or “Bch”. You can also decide whether to maintain the setting content when you have made white balance adjustments/black balance adjustments. [R GAIN AWB PRE] Set the Rch gain (strength of red) for white balance “Preset”. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−200]…[+200] [B GAIN AWB PRE] Set the Bch gain (strength of blue) for white balance “Preset”.
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [MATRIX] [MATRIX TYPE] Selects the matrix table to display the color for shooting. [NORMAL1] Displays the color suitable for shooting outdoors or under a halogen lamp. [NORMAL2] Displays more vivid color than [NORMAL1]. [FLUO.] Displays the color suitable for shooting indoors under fluorescent light. [CINELIKE] Displays the color suitable for shooting cinematic video. [STILL LIKE] Expresses colors in a picture tone similar to that produced with a digital still camera.
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [B-Cy] [SAT] Corrects the color saturation between blue and cyan. [PHASE] Corrects the hue between blue and cyan. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−63]…[+63] [Cy] [SAT] Corrects cyan color saturation. [PHASE] Corrects the cyan hue. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−63]…[+63] [Cy-G] [SAT] Corrects the color saturation between cyan and green. [PHASE] Corrects the hue between cyan and green. The items that can be set are as follows.
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [Yl-R-R] [SAT] Corrects the color saturation between red and the color which is intermediate between yellow and red. [PHASE] Corrects the hue between red and the color which is intermediate between yellow and red. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−63]…[+63] [MASTER PED] Sets the master pedestal. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−200]…[+200] [GAMMA MODE SEL] Selects the gamma mode. * Available for setting when using .
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [B.GAMMA RANGE] Sets the maximum level of compression/expansion. [1] Around 20 % [2] Around 30 % [3] Around 40 % [KNEE SETTING] [KNEE MODE] To avoid overexposure, select the compression level of the high intensity video signals received through the image sensor. [AUTO] Sets up automatically depending on the signal from the image sensor. [MANUAL] The [KNEE POINT], [KNEE SLOPE] settings are applied. [OFF] Disables the Knee function.
Menu – [SCENE FILE] menu [DRS] Switches enable/disable of the dynamic range stretcher function. If the function is assigned to a USER button, [ON]/[OFF] can be switched by operating the USER button. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] [DRS EFFECT DEPTH] Sets the compression level of the high luminosity areas of the dynamic range stretcher function.
Menu – [AUDIO] menu [AUDIO] menu Sets the input/output function of audio. [INPUT SETTINGS] [INPUT1 MIC LEVEL] Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the
Menu – [AUDIO] menu [CH1 LIMITER] Switches enable/disable of the limiter when the method to adjust the audio input level for audio channel 1 is manual. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [OFF]) • In the following case, [CH1 LIMITER] is fixed to [ON]: – When [CH1 LEVEL] is set to [AUTO] [CH2 LIMITER] Switches enable/disable of the limiter when the method to adjust the audio input level for audio channel 2 is manual. The items that can be set are as follows.
Menu – [AUDIO] menu [MEDIA END] Sets whether to sound the alarm when the remaining recording capacity of the memory card is exhausted. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[HIGH], [LOW], [OFF] (Factory setting: [OFF]) [WARNING] Sets whether to sound the alarm when a system error or warning occurs. The items that can be set are as follows.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu Configures the settings for the external output, the information to display in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and the output format. [VIDEO OUT SEL] [SDI + HDMI OUTPUT] Switches whether simultaneous output for the terminal and terminal is enabled or disabled. [ON] Signal is output from both the terminal and the terminal. [OFF] Signal set in [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [VIDEO OUT SEL] ¨ [EXTERNAL OUT SEL] is output.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [SDI SETTING] [SDI REC REMOTE] Sets if the recording operation against the external equipment connected to the terminal (such as recorder) is to be controlled or not. [ON] Controls the recording operation of the external equipment. [OFF] Does not control the recording operation of the external equipment. (Factory setting: [OFF]) • This cannot be set when the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [REC FUNCTION] ¨ [REC MODE] is set to [INTERVAL].
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [HDMI SETTING] / [HDMI OUT] [OUT FORMAT] Selects the signal to output from the terminal. The items that can be selected differ depending on the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY]/[FILE FORMAT]/[REC FORMAT] setting. [3840×2160p] Outputs in 3840×2160p (4:2:2/10 bit). [3840×2160p(420/8bit)] Outputs in 3840×2160p (4:2:0/8 bit). [1920×1080p] Outputs in 1920×1080p. [1920×1080i] Outputs in 1920×1080i. [1280×720p] Outputs in 1280×720p. [720×480p] Outputs in 720×480p.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [HDMI OUT HDR] Sets the output image from the terminal when the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [GAMMA MODE SEL] is set to [HLG]. [SDR] Outputs in the standard dynamic range. [HDR] Outputs in the high dynamic range. (Factory setting: [HDR]) • The setting is fixed to [SDR] when set to the following menu.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [BLUE TINT] Finely adjusts the strength of blue on the LCD monitor. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[−10]…[+10] (Factory setting: [0]) [SELF SHOOT] Sets the display of the LCD monitor when mirror shooting is performed. [NORMAL] Does not invert the left and right sides. [MIRROR] Inverts the left and right sides. (Factory setting: [MIRROR]) • Multidial operations are not available in the LCD monitor mirror display when [MIRROR] is set.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [LCD/VF HDR] Sets the output image from the LCD monitor and viewfinder when the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [GAMMA MODE SEL] is set to [HLG]. [SDR] Outputs in the standard dynamic range. [HDR] Outputs in the high dynamic range. (Factory setting: [HDR]) [LCD/VF V-Log] Sets the output image from the LCD monitor and viewfinder when the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [GAMMA MODE SEL] is set to [V-Log]. [V-Log] Outputs in same color as the recording image.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [FRAME RATE] Switches display/hide of the frame rate for variable frame rate recording or super slow recording. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [CLIP NAME] Switches display/hide of the clip file name to be recorded. Up to 8 characters from the beginning of the file name are displayed. The items that can be set are as follows.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [AREA/FACE] Switches whether to display when the area mode function, AF area width adjustment function or the face detection/tracking AE&AF function is operating. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [AUDIO LEVEL METER] Switches display/hide of the audio level meter. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [GAIN] Switches display/hide of the gain value. The items that can be set are as follows.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [FACE DETECTION] Switches whether to display the face detection frame when the face detection/tracking AE&AF function is operating. [ALL] Displays all face detection frames. [MAIN FACE] Displays only the main face frame (orange frame). [OFF] Face detection frames and tracking frames are not displayed. (Factory setting: [ALL]) [DATE/TIME] Switches display/hide of the date and time. The display for the year, month, and day follows the [DATE FORMAT] setting.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [SAFETY MARKER] Selects the type of frame for the safety zone marker. [1] Box [2] Corners [OFF] Does not display. (Factory setting: [2]) [FRAME MARKER] Sets the aspect ratio of the frame marker. The frame marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[4:3], [13:9], [14:9], [16:9], [17:9], [1.85:1], [2.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [DETAIL FREQ.] Adjusts the frequency of the contour highlights. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[HIGH], [LOW] (Factory setting: [LOW]) [EI ASSIST] [ZEBRA] Sets whether to superimpose the zebra signal to the output. [MOMENT] Press the USER button to which [ZEBRA] is assigned or touch the USER button icon to superimpose the zebra signal for approximately 5 seconds. [ON] Always superimposes the zebra signal.
Menu – [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu [LEVEL GAUGE RESET] Sets the horizontal and vertical reference value set by [LEVEL GAUGE SET] in the USER button to the factory setting. The items that can be selected are as follows.
Menu – [RECORDING] menu [RECORDING] menu Sets the various items in the recording function. [FORMAT MEDIA] Formats the memory card in the specified card slot. All data will be deleted when the card is formatted. Save any important data to a computer, etc. (ÎConnection with a computer in card reader mode: 263) The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[SLOT1], [SLOT2] [CLIP NAME] [CAM INDEX] Sets the CAM INDEX used for recorded MOV format/MP4 format file names.
Menu – [RECORDING] menu [PRE REC] Sets whether to perform pre-recording. (ÎPre-recording: 195) The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [OFF]) [REC FUNCTION] [REC MODE] Selects the recording mode. [NORMAL] Performs the standard recording. [INTERVAL] Performs the interval recording. (ÎInterval recording: 202) (Factory setting: [NORMAL]) [INTERVAL TIME] Sets the interval duration for interval recording. The items that can be set are as follows.
Menu – [RECORDING] menu [DF/NDF] Sets the count method for the time code generator. Enabled only when the frame rate of the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [REC FORMAT] is set to 59.94i/59.94p/29.97p. [DF] Uses the drop frame mode. [NDF] Uses the non-drop frame mode. (Factory setting: [DF]) • The setting is fixed to [NDF] when the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [REC FUNCTION] ¨ [REC MODE] ¨ [INTERVAL] is set. [UB MODE] Selects the user bits mode. User bits information is recorded in the clip.
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu Sets the setting regarding the network function. [DEVICE SEL] Select the device that connects external equipment (computer, etc.) to the unit. The unit may restart when the setting is changed. • For the [LAN] Connects via a wired LAN. [WLAN] Connects via a wireless LAN. [USB TETHERING] Connects to iPhone/iPad or Android devices using USB tethering. [OFF] Does not connect. (Factory setting: [OFF]) • For the [USB-LAN] Connects via a wired LAN.
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [STREAMING FORMAT] Specifies the streaming format. The items that can be set are as follows. [FILE FORMAT] [REC FORMAT] 1080-59.94p 1080-50.00p [1920×1080-50fps 24M], [1920×1080-50fps 20M], [1920×1080-50fps 16M], [1280×720-50fps 14M], [1280×720-50fps 8M], [1280×720-50fps 3M], [640×360-25fps 4M], [640×360-25fps 1.5M], [640×360-25fps 0.7M], [320×180-25fps 4M], [320×180-25fps 1.5M], [320×180-25fps 0.5M] • Factory setting: [640×360-25fps 0.7M] [MOV], [MP4], [AVCHD] ([MOV]) 1080-59.
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [RTSP SETTING] [LISTEN PORT] Sets the port number to wait for the RTSP command. (Factory setting: [554]) [MULTICAST] Enables/disables the multicast function. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥ [ENABLE], [DISABLE] (Factory setting: [DISABLE]) [MULTICAST ADDRESS] Sets the address when using the streaming with the multicast. (Factory setting: [239.192.0.20]) [MULTICAST PORT] Sets the port number when using the streaming with the multicast.
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [SSID] Enters or displays the network name of this unit or the wireless access point (SSID). Select the following items to set this unit’s SSID. • The [NETWORK] menu ¨ [WLAN PROPERTY] ¨ [TYPE] ¨ [DIRECT] Enter the SSID for this unit using 32 characters or less. • Factory default value for this unit’s SSID: The model number of the unit you are using is set. (For example: [HC-X2], etc.) [CHANNEL] Sets the channel to be used when connected to the wireless LAN with following items set.
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [DEFAULT GATEWAY] Sets the default gateway. (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) • If you do not use default gateway, set to [0.0.0.0]. • Cannot be set when [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] ¨ [DHCP] ¨ [CLIENT] is selected. • Disables the setting for the default gateway when [WLAN PROPERTY] ¨ [TYPE] ¨ [DIRECT] is selected. [PRIMARY DNS] Sets the primary DNS server. (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) • Disables the setting for the primary DNS server when [WLAN PROPERTY] ¨ [TYPE] ¨ [DIRECT] is selected.
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server. (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [LAN IPv6 SETTING] [ENABLE/DISABLE] Sets whether to use IPv6. [ENABLE] Uses IPv6. [DISABLE] Does not use IPv6. (Factory setting: [DISABLE]) [DHCP] Sets whether to use automatic acquisition via DHCP. [OFF] Does not use DHCP. [CLIENT] Performs automatic acquisition through DHCP. (Factory setting: [OFF]) [IP ADDRESS] Sets the IP address.
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [DEFAULT GATEWAY] Sets the default gateway. (Factory setting: [192.168.0.254]) • Cannot be set when [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING] ¨ [DHCP] ¨ [CLIENT] is selected. [PRIMARY DNS] Sets the primary DNS server. (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [SECONDARY DNS] Sets the secondary DNS server. (Factory setting: [0.0.0.0]) [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING] [ENABLE/DISABLE] Sets whether to use IPv6. [ENABLE] Uses IPv6. [DISABLE] Does not use IPv6.
Menu – [NETWORK] menu [UTILITY] Performs the various operations related to the network function. [NETWORK INITIALIZE] Returns the various network settings to the factory default state and restarts the unit. [NET CHECKER] Checks network connection status.
Menu – [SYSTEM] menu [SYSTEM] menu Configure the settings regarding the recording format of video and audio. [FREQUENCY] Sets the system frequency. The items that can be set are as follows. ≥[59.94Hz], [50.00Hz] Default setting specifications vary depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. • The unit will restart when the setting is changed. • When AVCHD clips are recorded, it is not possible to use the same memory card with different system frequencies.
Menu – [SYSTEM] menu • When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [50.00Hz] is set [FILE FORMAT] Items that can be set [MOV] [2160-50.00p/420LongGOP 150M], [2160-50.00p/HEVC LongGOP 200M], [2160-50.00p/HEVC LongGOP 100M], [2160-25.00p/420LongGOP 100M], [2160-25.00p/HEVC LongGOP 150M], [2160-25.00p/422LongGOP 150M], [1080-50.00p/422LongGOP 100M], [1080-50.00p/422ALL-I 200M], [1080-50.00i/422LongGOP 50M], [1080-50.00i/422ALL-I 100M], [1080-25.00p/422LongGOP 50M], [1080-25.
Menu – [OTHERS] menu [OTHERS] menu Configures the settings for writing/loading/initializing user files to the internal memory and other settings of the unit. [FILE] Saves and loads the setting data. • For the saving and loading target (ÎTarget items for scene file/setup file/initialization: 129) • For the saving/loading scene file (ÎSaving the scene file: 137, Loading the scene file: 138) [SCENE FILE(SD CARD)] Loads or saves scene files on a memory card.
Menu – [OTHERS] menu [ACCESS LED] Sets whether the card access lamps are to illuminate or not. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [CLOCK] [CLOCK SETTING] Sets the calendar (date of the built-in clock) and time. Year [2021]…[2037] Month [JAN]…[DEC] ([1]…[12]) Day [1]…[31] (This changes according to the year and month settings) Hour [0]…[23] Minute [0]…[59] [TIME ZONE] Sets the time zone.
Menu – [OTHERS] menu [SERVICE MODE] Switches the unit to the service mode. You can also check software information (licenses) on a computer and other equipment. Confirm “LICENSE.TXT” for the external drive recognized by a computer. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[YES], [NO] • In the following case, [USB DEVICE] cannot be set: – When the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [DEVICE SEL] is set to [USB TETHERING]*1 or [USB-LAN]*2 *1 Available for setting when using . *2 Available for setting when using .
Menu – [OTHERS] menu [BATTERY] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥[ON], [OFF] (Factory setting: [ON]) [AC] If there are no operations for approximately 15 minutes while using the AC adaptor, the power turns off automatically. The items that can be selected are as follows.
Menu – Factory setting value of the scene file Factory setting value of the scene file [SCENE FILE] menu The factory settings of the [SCENE FILE] menu and the items that can be selected differ depending on the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [FILE SELECT] setting. *1 When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [59.94Hz] is set *2 When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [50.
Menu – Factory setting value of the scene file [Yl-R] [0] [0] [0] [0] [0] [0] [Yl-R-R] [0] [0] [0] [0] [0] [0] [MASTER PED] [16] [16] [16] [16] [16] [16] [GAMMA MODE SEL] [HD] [HD] [HD] [STILL LIKE] [FILMLIKE3] [HLG] [BLACK GAMMA] [0] [0] [−4] [0] [0] [0] [B.
Menu – Factory setting value of the scene file [CHROMA PHASE] [0] [0] [0] [0] [0] [0] [NORMAL1] [FLUO.
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization • SCENE: Items saved in scene files. • SETUP: Items saved in setup files. • INITIALIZE: Items that are initialized with the [OTHERS] menu ¨ [MENU INITIALIZE]. • Meaning of the symbols used in the table are as follows. 3: Is a target. —: Not a target. *1 Available for setting when using *2 Available for setting when using . .
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [AREA MODE] — 3 3 [IR REC] — 3 3 [IR REC COLOR] — 3 3 [FACE DETECT/TRACKING MODE] — 3 3 [USER1] — 3 3 [USER2] — 3 3 [USER3] — 3 3 [USER4] — 3 3 [USER5] — 3 3 [USER6] — 3 3 [USER7] — 3 3 [USER8] — 3 3 [USER9] — 3 3 [USER10] — 3 3 [USER11] — 3 3 [USER12] — 3 3 [USER13] — 3 3 [USER14] — 3 3 SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [NAME EDIT] 3 — 3 [LOAD/SAVE/INITIALIZE] — — — [VFR] 3
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [Yl] 3 — 3 [Yl-Yl-R] 3 — 3 3 [Yl-R] 3 — [Yl-R-R] 3 — 3 3 — 3 [MASTER PED] [GAMMA MODE SEL] [GAMMA SETTING] [KNEE SETTING] 3 — 3 [BLACK GAMMA] 3 — 3 [B.
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [HDMI SETTING]*1 [HDMI OUT]*2 [OUT FORMAT]*2 — 3 3 [HDMI TC OUT] — 3 3 [HDMI REC REMOTE] — 3 3 [HDMI OUT CHAR] — 3 3 [HDMI OUT ZEBRA] — 3 3 [HDMI OUT HDR] — 3 3 [HDMI OUT V-Log]*1 — 3 3 [BRIGHTNESS] — 3 3 [COLOR LEVEL] — 3 3 [CONTRAST] — 3 3 [BACK LIGHT] — 3 3 [RED TINT] — 3 3 [BLUE TINT] — 3 3 *1 [LCD] [VF] [SELF SHOOT] — 3 3 [BRIGHTNESS] — 3 3 [COLOR LEVEL] — 3 3 [CONTRAST] —
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [FOCUS ASSIST] [EI ASSIST] [LEVEL GAUGE] [FOCUS ASSIST SW] — 3 3 [EXPAND MODE] — 3 3 [EXPAND VALUE] — 3 3 [PEAKING LEVEL] — 3 3 [PEAKING COLOR] — 3 3 [DETAIL] — 3 3 [DETAIL LEVEL] — 3 3 [DETAIL FREQ.
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [WLAN PROPERTY] [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] [LAN IPv4 SETTING]*1 [LAN IPv6 SETTING]*1 [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING]*2 [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING]*2 [INFORMATION] [UTILITY] [LOAD (SD CARD)] — — — [SAVE (SD CARD)] — — — [START] — — 3 [TYPE] — 3 3 [SSID] — — 3 [CHANNEL] — 3 3 [ENCRYPTION] — 3 3 [ENCRYPT KEY] — — 3 [DHCP] — 3 3 [IP ADDRESS] — 3 3 [SUBNET MASK] — 3 3 [DEFAULT GATEWAY] — 3 3 [PRIMARY DNS] — 3 3 [S
Menu – Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization [OTHERS] menu Item [FILE] [LED] [CLOCK] [USB DEVICE] [INFORMATION] [ECO MODE] SCENE SETUP INITIALIZE [SCENE FILE(SD CARD)] — — — [SETUP FILE(SD CARD)] — — — [SETUP FILE(MEMORY)] — — — [SLOT FOR LOAD/SAVE] — 3 3 [TALLY LED] — 3 3 [REC TALLY] — 3 3 [ACCESS LED] — 3 3 [CLOCK SETTING] — — — [TIME ZONE] — — — [DATE FORMAT] — 3 3 [CARD READER MODE] — — — [SERVICE MODE] — — — [VERSION] — — — [O
Menu – Handling setting data Handling setting data ≥Scene files: 136 ≥Setup file: 139 Scene files File structure of the setting data The scene files of [F1:] to [F6:] can be saved in the main unit memory in accordance to the scene file number. What can be saved as a scene file is the setting contents of the [SCENE FILE] menu.
Menu – Handling setting data Saving the scene file Saving the scene file into the main unit memory Saves the current setting value of the unit into the main unit memory. 1 2 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [LOAD/SAVE/INITIALIZE] ¨ [SAVE]. Select [SET]. The file is saved. Saving the scene file to the memory card The scene file can be overwritten to a file on the memory card, or saved as a new file.
Menu – Handling setting data Loading the scene file Load the scene files saved to the main unit memory or the memory card. Loading the scene file from the main unit memory 1 2 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [LOAD/SAVE/INITIALIZE] ¨ [LOAD]. Select [SET]. The file is loaded. Loading the scene file from the memory card 1 2 3 Select the [OTHERS] menu ¨ [FILE] ¨ [SCENE FILE(SD CARD)] ¨ [LOAD]. The list of scene files stored in the specified folder of the memory card is displayed.
Menu – Handling setting data Setup file You can save the setting information for this unit to the main unit memory or a memory card, and load it from a memory card into this unit. The card slot to perform loading and saving can be set in the [OTHERS] menu ¨ [FILE] ¨ [SLOT FOR LOAD/SAVE]. Saving the setup file The setup file can be overwritten to a file on the main unit memory or memory card, or saved as a new file.
Menu – Handling setting data Loading the setup file Loading setup files from the memory card Loads the setup file saved on the memory card. 1 2 3 Select the [OTHERS] menu ¨ [FILE] ¨ [SETUP FILE(SD CARD)] ¨ [LOAD]. The list of setup files stored in the specified folder of the memory card is displayed. • You can also either press the USER button assigned to [LOAD SETUP FILE] or touch the USER button icon to display the list of setup files. Select the file name for the file to load. Select [SET].
Shooting This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording.
Shooting – Shooting Shooting For shooting, use the following steps. (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (D) 1 (C) (D) REC button (on the handle) REC button (on the grip) button ([SLOT SEL] is allocated at the time of purchase.) switch Make settings before recording. • Before shooting, the followings must be set or adjusted. – Image settings for the brightness function (iris, gain, shutter) and the white balance adjustment function, etc. – Audio input settings for audio recording.
Shooting – Shooting About the screen displays during recording TCG 00:00:00.00 2160-59.94p MOV HEVC 200M 999min 999min [TCG 00:00:00.00]: Time data (ÎSetting of time data: 59) [ ]/[ ]: Card slot number (recording target) • is displayed on the left during recording. [ ]/[ ]: Card slot number [999min]: Remaining recording capacity in the memory card • The display flashes when the remaining recording capacity falls below 2 minutes. [2160-59.
Shooting – About auto mode/manual mode About auto mode/manual mode Switch between auto mode and manual mode with the switch. : auto mode • [A] is displayed at the upper part of the viewfinder and LCD monitor. • Focus, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance are automatically adjusted. : manual mode • To adjust focus, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance manually, set the unit to manual mode.
Shooting – Check videos recorded Check videos recorded By pressing either the USER button*1 assigned to [REC CHECK] or touching the USER button icon after recording, you can automatically play back the last approximately 3 seconds of the clip you have just recorded. *1 [REC CHECK] is set in the button at the time of purchase. • Returns to recording standby after checking. • REC check will not operate in following cases.
Shooting – Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video The resolution, codec, and frame rate of the recording video can be selected. • [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY]: System frequency • [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FILE FORMAT]: File format for recording • [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [REC FORMAT]: Sets the signal format and codec mode for recording.
Shooting – Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video When [FILE FORMAT] is set to [MOV] Video • When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [59.94Hz] is set Resolution [REC FORMAT] [2160-59.94p/420LongGOP 150M] [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 200M] [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 100M] UHD (3840×2160) FHD (1920×1080) YUV, number of bits 4:2:0 8 bit 4:2:0 10 bit [2160-29.97p/420LongGOP 100M] 4:2:0 8 bit [2160-29.97p/HEVC LongGOP 150M] 4:2:0 10 bit [2160-29.
Shooting – Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video When [FILE FORMAT] is set to [MP4] Video • When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [59.94Hz] is set Resolution UHD (3840×2160) FHD (1920×1080) [REC FORMAT] YUV, number of bits [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 100M] 4:2:0 10 bit [2160-29.97p/420LongGOP 72M] 4:2:0 8 bit [2160-29.97p/HEVC LongGOP 72M] 4:2:0 10 bit [2160-23.98p/420LongGOP 72M] 4:2:0 8 bit [2160-23.98p/HEVC LongGOP 72M] 4:2:0 10 bit [1080-59.
Shooting – Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video • For the recordable times when using a battery (ÎStandard charging time and recordable time: 33). • For a guide to recording times (ÎRecording time of the memory card: 48). • [FILE FORMAT] is set to [MOV] at the time of purchase. • [REC FORMAT] is set as follows at the time of purchase. – When [FREQUENCY] is set to [59.94Hz] [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 200M] – When [FREQUENCY] is set to [50.00Hz] [2160-50.
Adjustable settings when shooting This chapter describes how to adjust factors such as the lens stop and gain.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Iris Iris (A) F5.6 (B) (A) Auto iris icon • Displayed when in the auto iris mode. (B) Iris value 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (ÎAbout auto mode/manual mode: 144) 2 Press the button to switch to manual iris mode. 3 Rotate the iris ring. [STD] disappears. Iris value CLOSE (F11 to F3.0) OPEN • Value closer to CLOSE darken the image. • Value closer to OPEN brighten the image.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Gain Gain If the camera screen is dark, increase the gain to brighten the screen. GAIN (A) 24dB (B) (A) Gain value • [AGC] is displayed in auto gain mode and dB is displayed in manual gain mode. (B) GAIN 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (ÎAbout auto mode/manual mode: 144) 2 Press the button to switch to manual gain mode. 3 Turn the multidial to adjust, then press the multidial. The gain display is highlighted in orange.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Gain Super gain You can set super gain when recording in dark places. 1 2 In [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [SUPER GAIN], select one of [SUPER GAIN], [SUPER GAIN+], or [ALL]. Either press the USER button assigned to [S.GAIN] or touch the USER button icon. (ÎAssigning functions to the USER buttons: 65) Gain switches to the one selected in Step 1. • The gain value switches to [SG] or [SG+].
Adjustable settings when shooting – AE level (exposure compensation) AE level (exposure compensation) AE LEVEL +1.0EV (A) (B) (A) Exposure compensation value (B) AE LEVEL Adjusting with the iris ring 1 Switch to auto iris mode. • Do one of the following: – Set the switch to . – Set the switch to and press the button to set to auto iris mode. 2 3 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [AE LEVEL] ¨ [ON]. Rotate the iris ring.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Brightness adjustment Brightness adjustment When the external light is strong, you can switch the ND filter (brightness adjustment filter) to use with the switch. 1 Change the setting of the switch. ND1/64 ND1/16 (B) (A) (A) ND filter setting value (B) Recommended ND filter setting value <1/64>: Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/64. <1/16>: Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/16.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Focus Focus Focusing (manual focus) (A) MF50 (A) Focus value • The focus mode ([AF]/[MF]) and the focus value are displayed. • The units for the focus value can be changed in the [ZOOM/FOCUS] menu. (Î[ZOOM/FOCUS]: 104) 1 2 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (ÎAbout auto mode/manual mode: 144) Switch to manual focus mode using the switch. : Changes to the auto focus mode. The auto focus mode adjusts the focus automatically.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Focus Auto focusing The following functions are available with the button, USER button assigned to [PUSH AUTO], or the USER button icon, when manual focus mode is on. One press AF function: When you press the button, or touch the USER button icon, auto focus mode is turned on and automatic focusing occurs at high speed until the camera focuses. • The camera returns to manual focus mode when it focuses or after a certain time has elapsed.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Focus Utilizing the USER button You can also either press the USER button assigned to [AF AREA] or touch the USER button icon to switch enable/disable of [AF AREA WIDTH].
Adjustable settings when shooting – Setting the shutter speed Setting the shutter speed SHUTTER (A) 1/60 (B) (A) Shutter speed • [A.SHTR] is displayed when the auto shutter mode is on. (B) SHUTTER 1 2 3 4 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (ÎAbout auto mode/manual mode: 144) Press the button to switch to manual shutter mode. The shutter speed display is highlighted in orange. Turn the multidial to select the shutter speed. Press the multidial.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Setting the shutter speed Synchro scan shutter speed Fine-adjusting the shutter speed will minimize flickering and horizontal bars in images. SYNCHRO (C) 1/60.0 (C) Synchro scan shutter speed 1 2 3 4 5 Switch to manual mode with the switch. Press the button to switch to manual shutter mode. The shutter speed display is highlighted in orange. Select [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [SYNC SCAN] ¨ [ON].
Adjustable settings when shooting – Area mode function Area mode function Touch the subject to apply various effects tailored to the subject that is touched. • Area auto focus function Adjusts the focus automatically tailored to the subject that is touched. • Area auto iris level function Adjusts the iris automatically tailored to the subject that is touched. • Area brightness display Displays the luminance level of the subject that is touched.
Adjustable settings when shooting – Area mode function Adjusting the area size 1 Turn the multidial to display the [ AREA]. AREA 2 3 4 Press the multidial. Turn the multidial to change the size of the area frame. It changes in 3 stages. Press the multidial. The setting is changed to the displayed size and exits. The setting is changed and exits also by pressing the button. • The area mode function is canceled when the power is turned off or when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at all times using the unit, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. Adjust the AWB (white balance adjustment), ABB (black balance adjustment), and AWB (white balance adjustment) in order to obtain higher image quality. • White balance settings are not possible when IR recording is enabled. • White balance/black balance adjustment is done using the [AWB] USER button function. Make the settings beforehand.
Adjusting the white and black balance – White balance adjustment White balance adjustment ≥Setting the variable value for the white balance: 165 ≥Settings of the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function: 166 Follow the steps below to adjust the white balance automatically. When stored in white balance “Ach” 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (ÎAbout auto mode/manual mode: 144) 2 Set the gain value. (ÎGain: 152) 3 Press the button to switch to “Ach”.
Adjusting the white and black balance – White balance adjustment Messages displayed in the viewfinder and LCD monitor • When the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function is operating, white balance cannot be adjusted. Status Message During adjustment Remark [AWB A ACTIVE] Adjustment completed — • The adjusted value is automatically stored in the specified [AWB A OK] When the color temperature of the subject is lower than 2000 K or higher than 15000 K memory (A or B).
Adjusting the white and black balance – White balance adjustment Setting with the multi manual function 1 2 Press the button to switch to “Preset”. Either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon to switch to “VAR”. The setting values for [ WB] and “VAR” are displayed on the camera image screen. The “VAR” setting value is highlighted in orange. 3 4 Turn the multidial to select the color temperature. Press the multidial.
Adjusting the white and black balance – Black balance adjustment Black balance adjustment Black balance must be adjusted in the following instances: • When the unit is used for the first time • When used after a long period of time without use • When the ambient temperature has changed considerably • When super gain is set with the USER button • When changing the gain values • When switching items in the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [REC FORMAT].
Using the zoom function Adjust the angle of view you want to shoot. The unit has a 20× optical zoom. This can be expanded up to approximately 32 times (approximately 24 times in UHD recording) when the [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [i.ZOOM] ¨ [ON] is set.
Using the zoom function – Adjusting the zoom position Adjusting the zoom position ≥About the zoom speed: 169 ≥Using i.ZOOM: 170 ≥Using fast zoom: 170 The zoom can be operated at the following 3 locations: • Zoom lever (on the handle) • Zoom lever (on the grip) • Zoom ring (A) AA (B) BB (C) (A) Zoom lever (on the handle)/(B) Zoom lever (on the grip) : Zoom in the image. : Zoom out the image. (C) Zoom ring A side: Zoom out the image. B side: Zoom in the image.
Using the zoom function – Adjusting the zoom position Using i.ZOOM When [i.ZOOM] is set to [ON], you can zoom to a maximum of approximately 32× (approximately 24× when recording with UHD) while maintaining the beauty of high-definition image quality. 1 Select the [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [i.ZOOM] ¨ [ON]. • You can set [i.ZOOM] in a USER button so that you can use iZoom. (ÎAssigning functions to the USER buttons: 65) • The zoom ratio display changes.
Image quality adjustment The image quality of the video to record can be set in the [SCENE FILE] menu. Measurement equipment such as a vector scope is necessary to change “Advanced settings”.
Image quality adjustment – Detail function Detail function This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images. It effectively softens or sharpens images, but in some cases, the whole image may become rough due to emphasized noise and edges. To avoid such problems, it is necessary not to add this effect on parts where emphasizing is not needed and keep the details of the parts. General settings [MASTER DTL]: Sets the level of the detail effect as a whole.
Image quality adjustment – Skin tone function Skin tone function This function makes human skin look smoother in images. General settings [SKIN TONE DTL.] Advanced settings [SKIN DTL EFFECT]: Sets the effect level of the skin tone detail.
Image quality adjustment – RB gain control function RB gain control function This is a function that adds or reduces the intensities of reds and blues when the white balance setting is “Preset”, “Ach” or “Bch”. It works when auto white balance is enabled. • It does not work when the white balance setting is [ATW]. General settings Use the unit with the factory settings. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING].
Image quality adjustment – Chroma setting function Chroma setting function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies effects on whole images. It cannot be set to individual color hue. General settings [CHROMA LEVEL]: Sets the chroma level of the PR signal and PB signal. When the vector scope is used, the distance from the center (no color) is increased or decreased for the entire image. [CHROMA PHASE]: Finely adjusts the chroma phase of the PR signal and PB signal.
Image quality adjustment – Matrix function Matrix function This function sets the image color representation by selecting the matrix table. General settings [MATRIX TYPE]: Selects the matrix table to represent the color for shooting. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [MATRIX]. [ADAPTIVE MATRIX]: Controls the color collapse under intense blue light source.
Image quality adjustment – Color correction function Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. Each of the 16 divisions of color hue can be set individually.
Image quality adjustment – Black control function Black control function This function sets the black level that is to be the reference of luminance. General settings [MASTER PED]: Sets the reference black level. RGB also changes by changing this setting. − tends to make black recede, + tends to make black stand out. Advanced settings There are no setting items.
Image quality adjustment – Gamma function Gamma function This function optimizes the tone of images. General settings [GAMMA MODE SEL]: Selects a gamma mode. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [GAMMA SETTING]. [BLACK GAMMA]: Sets the gamma curve compression and expansion of dark areas. [B.GAMMA RANGE]: Sets the maximum level to perform compression/expansion.
Image quality adjustment – Knee function Knee function This function sets the compression of video signals to prevent overexposure in images. General settings Use the unit with the factory settings. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [KNEE SETTING]. [KNEE MODE]: Sets the operation mode of knee function ([AUTO]/[MANUAL]/[OFF]) • When [MANUAL] is selected in [KNEE MODE] [KNEE POINT]: Sets the knee point position in 0.5 % steps. [KNEE SLOPE]: Sets the knee inclination.
Image quality adjustment – White clip function White clip function Sets so that the brightest parts of the video signal cannot exceed a certain level. General settings Use the unit with the factory settings. Advanced settings Set with the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [WHITE CLIP SETTING]. [WHITE CLIP]: Switches the white clip function [ON]/[OFF].The [WHITE CLIP LEVEL] setting value is enabled when [ON]. [WHITE CLIP LEVEL]: Sets the white clip level.
Audio input The unit can record 2 channels of audio. You can connect audio equipment or an external microphone to the
Audio input – Switching the audio input Switching the audio input ≥Using the built-in microphone: 184 ≥Using audio equipment/external microphone (XLR, 3-pin): 184 Audio recording format The audio recording format such as compression format varies depending on the [FILE FORMAT].
Audio input – Switching the audio input Using the built-in microphone 1 Set the CH1 SELECT switch to the position. 2 Set the CH2 SELECT switch to the position. The audio signals from of the built-in microphone are recorded to audio channel 1. The audio signals from of the built-in microphone are recorded to audio channel 2. • To decrease the wind noise of the microphone, select the [AUDIO] menu ¨ [REC CH SETTINGS] ¨ [CH1 MIC LOWCUT]/ [CH2 MIC LOWCUT] ¨ [ON].
Audio input – Adjusting the audio recording level Adjusting the audio recording level There are manual adjustment and automatic adjustment as the adjustment method of the audio recording level. • Audio channel can be individually set. CH1 (A) AUDIO LEVEL (B) CH2 (A)
Audio input – Adjusting the audio recording level Recording standard level The recording standard level can be set. 1 Select the [AUDIO] menu ¨ [REC CH SETTINGS] ¨ [HEAD ROOM] ¨ [12dB]/[18dB]/ [20dB]. Confirming the audio input level The input level of the audio can be confirmed in the camera image screen and the AUDIO screen of the mode check.
Audio input – Monitoring the audio Monitoring the audio Audio recorded with the unit can be heard with a speaker or headphones. Audio is not output from the speaker during shooting. Setting the output audio Sets the audio channel and the format to be output from the headphone terminal. 1 2 Select the [AUDIO] menu ¨ [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ¨ [AUDIO OUT]. Select the type of audio. [CH1]: Outputs the signal for audio channel 1 as monaural. [CH2]: Outputs the signal for audio channel 2 as monaural.
Special recording function Special recording such as pre-recording or relay recording is possible by setting the menu.
Special recording function – Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function It is possible to acquire smooth slow motion or quick motion video by shooting with a different frame rate from the frame rate to play back. ≥Variable frame rate (VFR): 189 ≥Super slow recording function: 191 Variable frame rate (VFR) Allows the high-speed shooting from 2 fps to maximum of 60 fps.
Special recording function – Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function Recording formats that can be set in variable frame rate recording [FILE FORMAT] [MOV] • When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [59.94Hz] is set [REC FORMAT] Available frame rates (fps) Frame rates (fps) with which audio can be recorded [2160-59.94p/420LongGOP 150M] [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 200M] 60 2 to 60 [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 100M] [2160-29.97p/420LongGOP 100M]* 30 [2160-29.
Special recording function – Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function Frame rates during actual recording There is a slight variation in the frame rate displayed on the screen and the frame rate that is actually recorded. Recording is with the following frame rates: (frame rate displayed on the screen (frame rate actually recorded)) • When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [59.94Hz] is set 2fps (2.00 fps) 12fps (11.99 fps) 15fps (14.99 fps) 20fps (19.
Special recording function – Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function (Variable frame rate recording/super slow recording) • In the following cases, this cannot be set. – When set to an item that does not support [FILE FORMAT] or [REC FORMAT] – When using the face detection/tracking AE&AF function • The [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [AF SPEED] and [AF SENSITIVITY] will operate in [0]. • The [RECORDING] menu ¨ [TC/UB] ¨ [FREE/REC RUN] is fixed to [REC RUN].
Special recording function – High dynamic range (HDR) recording function [X2] High dynamic range (HDR) recording function [X2] It is possible to record images with the wide dynamic range of the HLG method. 1 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [GAMMA MODE SEL] ¨ [HLG]. [HDR] is displayed in the camera image screen.
Special recording function – V-Log recording function [X2] V-Log recording function [X2] It is possible to record with a rich range of latitude for more expressive images. • The recorded images are suited to color grading. 1 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [GAMMA MODE SEL] ¨ [V-Log]. [VLog] is displayed in the camera image screen. Note regarding V-Log image output Settings can be made with the following menus. The images are output with settings suited to V-Log images or previews.
Special recording function – Pre-recording Pre-recording Records the video and audio from specific time before the operation to start the recording. (A) (B) (C) (E) (D) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Operation to start recording Operation to stop recording (Time) Pre-recording time Actual recording time The pre-recording time varies depending on the setting of the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FILE FORMAT]/[REC FORMAT]. Pre-recording time Approx. 5 seconds Approx.
Special recording function – Relay recording Relay recording When inserting memory cards into the 2 card slots, recording can continue on the second memory card if the remaining recording capacity of the other memory card is exhausted.
Special recording function – Simultaneous recording Simultaneous recording Insert memory cards into 2 card slots to record the same video onto 2 memory cards. (A) (D) (D) (E) (F) (B) (1) (2) (3) (C) (1) (2) (3) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (1) (2) (3) (4) (4) Memory card recording time Card slot 1 Card slot 2 Start recording End recording End recording (no remaining space) A clip Stand-by B clip C clip 1 Select the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [2 SLOTS FUNC.] ¨ [SIMUL REC]. 2 Press the REC button.
Special recording function – Background recording Background recording If the memory cards are inserted into 2 card slots, set the background recording mode and then press the REC button to start recording simultaneously on card slot 1 and card slot 2. On card slot 1, recording can be repeatedly started and stopped as necessary by operating the REC button. On card slot 2, the recording operation continues as background recording.
Special recording function – Background recording • Records on both card slot 1 and card slot 2 in the format set in the [SYSTEM] menu. • Background recording cannot be performed in the following cases. – When [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FILE FORMAT] is set to other than [MOV] – When [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [REC FORMAT] is UHD • The lighting status of the tally lamps changes according to start or stop of recording on card slot 1. • Time code is fixed to free run.
Special recording function – Dual codec recording [X2] Dual codec recording [X2] You can make main and sub recordings simultaneously in separate [REC FORMAT] settings. Sub recording records scenes in a picture quality lower than that of the [REC FORMAT] setting for main recording. (C) (D) (A) (1) (B) (2) (A) (B) (C) (D) Card slot 1 (main recording) Card slot 2 (sub recording) Start recording Pause (1) Recording (2) Recording in low picture quality 1 2 Select [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FILE FORMAT] ¨ [MOV].
Special recording function – Dual codec recording [X2] Note regarding [REC FORMAT] and [DUAL CODEC SETTING] which can be set with dual codec recording • When [DUAL CODEC SETTING] is set to [FHD 50Mbps] [FREQUENCY] [REC FORMAT] [59.94Hz] [2160-29.97p/420LongGOP 100M], [2160-23.98p/420LongGOP 100M] [50.00Hz] [2160-25.00p/420LongGOP 100M] Bit rate of sub recording 50 Mbps • When [DUAL CODEC SETTING] is set to [FHD 8Mbps] [FREQUENCY] [REC FORMAT] [59.94Hz] [2160-29.97p/420LongGOP 100M], [2160-23.
Special recording function – Interval recording Interval recording The unit will record 1 frame at each set time interval. It is possible to record a short clip of a long slow-moving scene, such as a sunset, by recording with intervals between frames. (A) (A) (A) (B) (C) (C) (A) 1 frame recording (B) (Time) (C) Time set in [INTERVAL TIME] 1 2 Select the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FILE FORMAT] ¨ [MOV]. 3 4 Set the time in the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [REC FUNCTION] ¨ [INTERVAL TIME].
Special recording function – IR recording IR recording A night time shooting using the IR light (commercially-available) can be performed. Assigning [IR REC] to the USER button 1 Select the [CAMERA] menu ¨ [USER SW] ¨ [USER1] to [USER14] ¨ [IR REC]. Set so enable/disable of the IR recording can be switched with a USER button. Performing IR recording 1 Press the USER button to which [IR REC] is assigned or touch the USER button icon. 2 Press the REC button.
Convenient shooting functions ≥Zebra patterns display: 205 ≥Displaying the marker: 206 ≥Focus assist function: 208 ≥Face detection/tracking AE&AF function: 211 ≥Optical image stabilizer function: 213 ≥Dynamic range stretcher function: 214 ≥Time stamp function: 215 ≥Waveform monitor function: 216 ≥Digital zoom function: 217 ≥Level gauge: 218 ≥Flash band compensation (FBC) function: 219 ≥Operation icon screen display: 220 ≥Multi manual function: 221 204
Convenient shooting functions – Zebra patterns display Zebra patterns display The unit can display 2 types of zebra patterns to the output image from the LCD monitor. 1 Select the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [EI ASSIST] ¨ [ZEBRA] ¨ [ON]. • You can also either press the USER button assigned to [ZEBRA] or touch the USER button icon to display the zebra pattern and switch display/hide. This changes depending on the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [EI ASSIST] ¨ [ZEBRA] settings.
Convenient shooting functions – Displaying the marker Displaying the marker Displaying the center marker A center marker can be displayed. 1 Select the type of the center marker in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [MARKER] ¨ [CENTER MARKER]. [1] [2] [3] [4] • The center marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected. Displaying the safety zone marker A safety zone marker can be displayed. 1 Select the type of the frame in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [MARKER] ¨ [SAFETY MARKER].
Convenient shooting functions – Displaying the marker Displaying frame marker A frame marker can be displayed. 1 Select the angle of the view in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [MARKER] ¨ [FRAME MARKER]. [4:3] [13:9] [14:9] [16:9] [17:9] [1.85:1] [2.35:1] • The frame marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected. • Markers cannot be recorded. • Markers are not displayed when the enlarged display function of the focus assist function is enabled.
Convenient shooting functions – Focus assist function Focus assist function The focus assist function enables you to focus the target easily. The recording image on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder can be displayed enlarged, or the focused area can be visually enhanced. (A) (B) (A) button (B) switch Enlarged display function Center of the recording image is displayed enlarged to make it easier to focus.
Convenient shooting functions – Focus assist function Setting the mode for enlarged display function 1 Select the mode for the enlarged display function in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [FOCUS ASSIST] ¨ [EXPAND MODE]. [10SEC]: Disables the enlarged display function after 10 seconds have elapsed. [HOLD]: Enables the enlarged display function until the button is pressed again. [UNTIL REC]: Enables the enlarged display function until starting the recording operation.
Convenient shooting functions – Focus assist function 2 3 4 Set the switch to to switch to manual focus mode. Select [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [FOCUS ASSIST] ¨ [FOCUS ASSIST SW] ¨ [PEAKING] or [EXPAND&PEAKING]. Press the button. Press the button again to return to the normal display. • The operation in Step 4 can also be done with the USER button/USER button icon that has been assigned [FOCUS ASSIST].
Convenient shooting functions – Face detection/tracking AE&AF function Face detection/tracking AE&AF function Face detection AE&AF function Faces are detected from images during recording, and the detected faces are focused on and the exposure is matched. 1 2 Switch to auto mode with the switch. (ÎAbout auto mode/manual mode: 144) Either press the USER button assigned to [FACE DETECT] or touch the USER button icon.
Convenient shooting functions – Face detection/tracking AE&AF function • In the following cases, it cannot be used. – When set to manual mode – When set to digital zoom – When using the area mode function – When IR recording is enabled – When the [CAMERA] menu ¨ [SW MODE] ¨ [AF AREA WIDTH] ¨ [ON] is set. – When the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [VFR] ¨ [ON] is set. – When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [SUPER SLOW] ¨ [ON] is set.
Convenient shooting functions – Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer function Camera shake can be reduced by using the optical image stabilizer function when shooting while holding the main unit by hand. You can use the hybrid optical image stabilizer function. The hybrid optical image stabilizer function is an optical image stabilizer that combines optical and electronic methods.
Convenient shooting functions – Dynamic range stretcher function Dynamic range stretcher function By compressing the video signal levels of the high luminosity areas that are blown out in normal shooting while maintaining the contrast, the dynamic range can be expanded. Switching enable/disable of the dynamic range stretcher function 1 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [DRS] ¨ [ON].
Convenient shooting functions – Time stamp function Time stamp function You can record the date and time of shooting on the images. 1 Select the information to record in the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [TIME STAMP]. [OFF]: Does not superimpose the date and time. [DATE]: Superimposes only the date. [TIME]: Superimposes only the time. [DATE&TIME]: Superimposes the date and time. The date and time of recording is displayed in the bottom-center of the LCD monitor.
Convenient shooting functions – Waveform monitor function Waveform monitor function Waveform of the image can be displayed. 1 Press the USER button assigned to [WFM] or touch the USER button icon. (ÎAssigning functions to the USER buttons: 65) It is set in the / button icon at the time of purchase. Press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again to return to the normal display.
Convenient shooting functions – Digital zoom function Digital zoom function 1 Press the USER button to which [D.ZOOM] is assigned or touch the USER button icon. (ÎAssigning functions to the USER buttons: 65) It is set in the / button icon at the time of purchase. Each time you either press the USER button or touch the USER button icon, the enlargement rate switches in the order 2×, 5×, 10×, disabled.
Convenient shooting functions – Level gauge Level gauge A level gauge that indicates the horizontal and vertical inclinations of the unit can be displayed on the LCD monitor. The line of the level gauge is displayed in orange while the unit is inclined. The line of the level gauge will change from orange to light blue, and then to white when the inclination of the unit is corrected. It will indicate up to approximately 30° in horizontal direction, and 30° in vertical direction.
Convenient shooting functions – Flash band compensation (FBC) function Flash band compensation (FBC) function This compensates for the phenomena of light and dark bands (flash bands) that horizontally divide images recorded in environments where there are flashes from other cameras, and reduces their effect.
Convenient shooting functions – Operation icon screen display Operation icon screen display You can select the scene file or execute the functions assigned to [USER10] through [USER14]. Displaying the operation icon screen 1 Either touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds in the camera recording screen, or press the multidial when [ ICONS] is displayed. • The operation icon screen is displayed.
Convenient shooting functions – Multi manual function Multi manual function Operate the multidial to change settings and perform other operations without displaying the menu. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their settings. ≥Displaying the operation icon screen: 222 ≥Adjusting headphone volume: 222 ICONS (A) (B) (C) (A) Multidial (B) button (C) Multi manual function You can execute the following functions. [ ICONS]: Displays the operation icon screen.
Convenient shooting functions – Multi manual function To change the function you adjust 1 Make the settings to enable selection of the multi manual function. Set items other than [ ICONS] and [ AUDIO MON] as follows. [ GAIN] Set to manual gain mode (ÎGain: 152) [ SHUTTER] Set to manual shutter mode (ÎSetting the shutter speed: 159) [ SYNCHRO] Set to manual shutter mode and set [SYNC SCAN] to [ON].
Playback Data including additional information such as image, audio, and meta data that are recorded by single shooting is saved as a clip. Playback, copy, etc., of the clip can be performed on the unit.
Playback – Thumbnail operation Thumbnail operation ≥Thumbnail operation overview: 224 ≥Thumbnail screen: 225 Thumbnail operation overview A clip is a group of data recorded by a single shooting, which includes additional information such as image, audio, and meta data. The following operations can be performed while viewing the clip thumbnails displayed on the LCD monitor.
Playback – Thumbnail operation Thumbnail screen Press the button to display the thumbnail screen while displaying the camera image screen. Press the button again to display the camera image screen. The clips in the recording file format (MOV/MP4/AVCHD) selected in the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FILE FORMAT] are displayed in the thumbnail screen. • When you press the
Playback – Thumbnail operation : Displayed when MP4, or AVCHD is selected as the recording file format and when even one MOV clip is on any of the memory cards. : Displayed when MOV, or AVCHD is selected as the recording file format and when even one MP4 clip is on any of the memory cards. : Displayed when MOV, or MP4 is selected as the recording file format and when even one AVCHD clip is on any of the memory cards.
Playback – Thumbnail operation Display of the clips in the thumbnail screen 1 2 0001 3 9 0001 ヶラュ ブペハペフ フビパ ヒブパ 4 5 モヷヤラュ ヱラ 00:00:00.00 7 0001 8 ョラュ ブペハペフ 00:00:00.00 6 ヶラュ ブペハペフ 0001 フビパ ヒブパ ヶラュ ビペハペヘ フビパ ヒパパ 10 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 * Displayed when using . 1 Thumbnail number Displays the thumbnail number in [0001] to [9999]. Normally, the number assigned to the clip in the order of recording is displayed.
Playback – Thumbnail operation Clip information 1 2 3 6 7 8 ' 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 5 * Displayed when using . 1 Clip that cannot be played back This is displayed when the clip cannot be played back with the unit because the system frequency is different, etc. 2 Thumbnail number 3 Protect status of the clip : This is displayed when the clip is protected. D*: Displayed on clips (main recording/sub recording) that used dual codec recording.
Playback – Playing back clips Playing back clips 0001 ヶラュ ブペハペフ 0002 フビパ ヒブパ 00:00:00.00 0004 ヶラュ ビペハペヘ 00:01:00.17 ヶラュ ビピハペベ 00:00:16.00 0005 1 2 3 ヶラュ ビペハペヘ 00:01:24.02 0008 ヶラュ ビピハペベ 00:00:32.15 0006 ヶラュ ビピハペベ フビパ ヒパパ 00:01:46.02 0009 フビビ ヒブパ 00:02:53.08 ヶラュ ビペハペヘ フビパ ヒパパ フビビ ヒブパ ラユヷヤ ヒブパ 00:02:30.20 0003 ラユヷヤ ビパパ ラユヷヤ ヒブパ 0007 ヶラュ ブペハペフ ョラュ ブペハペフ フビビ ヒパパ 00:03:30.20 In the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY], select the system frequency to play back.
Playback – Playing back clips Playback from touch operations and operation icons TCR 12:59:59:23 CH1 CH2 (A) (A) Direct playback bar Playback operation Operating procedure Playback/pause Touch . Fast-reverse playback Touch Fast-forward playback Touch Stop (return to thumbnail screen) Touch Skip playback (cue up of the clip) Touch the LCD monitor while playing back, and slide from right to left (left to right).
Playback – Playing back clips Adjusting the volume during playback You can adjust the playback volume by operating the zoom lever. T W Towards : Raise the volume Towards : Lower the volume • If no operations are performed, the setting is ended. • The button is disabled.
Playback – Useful playback function Useful playback function Resume play When the playback of a clip is stopped midway, it will start the playback from the position that stopped the playback when it is played back the next time. 1 Select the [THUMBNAIL] menu ¨ [PLAYBACK] ¨ [RESUME PLAY] ¨ [ON]. When the playback of a clip is stopped midway, [ ] is displayed on the clip in the thumbnail screen. • Resume playback is canceled in following cases. (The [RESUME PLAY] setting cannot be set to [OFF].
Playback – Copying clip Copying clip Clips can be copied between memory cards. Only the clip recorded in AVCHD can be copied. 1 Press the button. 2 Press the
Playback – Deleting clips Deleting clips Deletes the clip. 1 Press the button. 2 Press the
Playback – Protecting clips Protecting clips The clip can be protected. 1 Press the button. 2 Press the
Playback – Restoring clips Restoring clips In following cases, restoration of the clip may be required depending on the condition. It may take some time to restore depending on the error.
Playback – Still image recording function Still image recording function One frame of the recorded video can be recorded as a still image. Number of pixels of the still image to be recorded is same as the number of pixels of the recorded video. 1 Select by touching or pressing the multidial at the scene to be recorded as a still image while playing back. The still image is recorded in the memory card being played back. • It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback.
Output format The format to be output differs depending on the setting in the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY]/[REC FORMAT].
Output format – Format that can be output from the SDI OUT terminal [X2] Format that can be output from the SDI OUT terminal [X2] The format that can be output from the terminal differs with following combination of the settings. • [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] • [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [REC FORMAT] • [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [VIDEO OUT SEL] ¨ [SDI OUT FORMAT] Set to the following settings in the menus when outputting only to the terminal.
Output format – Format that can be output from the HDMI terminal Format that can be output from the HDMI terminal The format that can be output from the terminal differs with following combination of the settings.
Output format – Format that can be output from the HDMI terminal • [HDMI OUT FORMAT]/[OUT FORMAT] restores the factory settings when the settings of [FREQUENCY] and [REC FORMAT] change and the current setting values of [HDMI OUT FORMAT]/[OUT FORMAT] cannot be acquired. • The output format when playing back from the thumbnail screen is as follows. – It will be the value set in [HDMI OUT FORMAT]/[OUT FORMAT] when the recording resolution of the playback clip is the same as [REC FORMAT].
Output format – Note regarding simultaneous output to the SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal [X2] Note regarding simultaneous output to the SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal [X2] It is possible to output from both the terminal and the terminal to the external device at the same time. The formats that can be output differ depending on the following setting combinations.
Output format – Note regarding simultaneous output to the SDI OUT terminal and the HDMI terminal [X2] • There are the following limitations if [SDI + HDMI OUTPUT] is [ON]: – [HDMI OUT FORMAT] cannot be set to [720×480p]/[720×576p]. – [SDI OUT FORMAT]/[HDMI OUT FORMAT] will have the same frame rate settings. (Example) When [HDMI OUT FORMAT]/[SDI OUT FORMAT] is set to [1920×1080p] If [HDMI OUT FORMAT] is set to [1920×1080i], then [SDI OUT FORMAT] will also be automatically set to [1920×1080i].
Screen status display This chapter describes the screen displayed on the LCD monitor.
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting Screen display during shooting 1 3 4 5 2 999min TCG 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 8 26 27 28 29 S.SLOW120 2160-59.94p 6 78 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 999min H.SENS. HDMI RELAY FBC INTRVL MOV HEVC 200M DRS FLUO 39 40 A001C001 41 ND1/16 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 42 31 43 IR D2x IP REMOTE ICONS 70% A 3200K 24dB 16 +1.0EV MF99 1/8000 STD F5.
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 5 Recording status Displays the recording status of the memory card in card slot 1 or card slot 2. , : Not target for recording. (flashing), (flashing): Recognizing the memory card. , : The recording is stopped while the recording target memory card is inserted. , : Recording. (Flashing red dot), (Flashing red dot): Processing to stop the recording.
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 7 High-sensitivity mode [H.SENS.]: Displayed when set to the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [SHOOTING MODE] ¨ [HIGH SENS.]. 8 External equipment recording operation control status (/ terminal) Displays the control status of the recording start and recording stop on the external equipment connected to the terminal and the terminal. [ S/H]*: Recording instruction is output to the output from the terminal/ terminal.
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting : When the unit is connected to a device to receive the streaming video, and the streaming video is distributed (flashing): When the unit is being connected to a device to receive the streaming video : When the streaming function is enabled, it is in condition to operate properly, and the streaming video is not distributed : When there is an error in the streaming function and cannot operate (No display): When the streaming function is disabled 13 Dyna
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 16 Audio level meter Displays the audio level meter. A white frame is displayed at the position of the reference level set in the [AUDIO] menu ¨ [REC CH SETTINGS] ¨ [HEAD ROOM]. (Eighth from the left when set to [20dB], ninth from the left when set to [18dB], and 12th from the left when set to [12dB]) : Displayed when audio cannot be recorded. (When super slow is enabled, etc.
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 21 Shutter speed Displays the shutter speed. [A.SHTR]: Displayed when the auto shutter is operating. 22 Auto iris control status Displays the control status of the auto iris. [STD]: Standard auto iris control [SPOT]: Auto iris control for spot light [BACK]: Auto iris control for the backlight compensation 23 AE level Displays the exposure compensation value. 24 Iris Displays the iris value. 25 Zoom Displays the zoom value.
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 34 Error display of auto white balance Displays the error status of the auto white balance. 35 Error display of auto black balance Displays the error status of the auto black balance. 36 Remote control status in an IP connection [IP REMOTE]: Displayed when the remote control is possible in the IP connection. [IP REMOTE] (flashing): Displayed when waiting for the connection in the IP connection.
Screen status display – Screen display during shooting 45 Digital zoom Displays the digital zoom ratio. [D2×]: 2 times [D5×]: 5 times [D10×]: 10 times 46 Focus Displays the focus value. The display of the focus value follows the setting in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [INDICATOR] ¨ [ZOOM/FOCUS]. • Displays in the position value from [00] to [99] when set to [NUMBER]. • Displays in feet unit when set to [mm/feet]. • Displays in meter unit when set to [mm/m]. [ ]: Displayed when the focus macro is enabled.
Screen status display – Screen display during playback Screen display during playback 1 TCR 12:59:59:23 2 3 A001C001 6 4 CH1 CH2 5 1 Time code display Each time you press the button, the display changes in the order [TCR ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢], [UBR ¢¢ ¢¢ ¢¢ ¢¢], [CLIP ¢: ¢¢: ¢¢: ¢¢], no display. 2 Clip name Displays the name of the clip being played back with up to 8 characters from the beginning. 3 Playback status Displays the status of playback. Displays only during playback.
Screen status display – Checking and displaying shooting status Checking and displaying shooting status The screen to check the setting and status of the unit can be displayed. Press the button while the camera image screen is displayed to hide most of the items. Press the button for 1 second or more while the camera image screen is displayed to display the STATUS screen of the mode check and check the shooting status.
Screen status display – Checking and displaying shooting status 35 Error display of auto black balance — — 3 — 36 Remote control status in an IP connection — — 3 — — *4 37 Multi manual function 3 3 — 38 Color temperature 3 — 3 — 39 Optical image stabilizer function 3 — 3 — 40 Scene file name 3 — 3 — 41 Area mode function, AF area width adjustment function, face detection/ tracking AE&AF function 3 — 3 — 42 Waveform monitor 3 3 — — 43 Temperature increase wa
Screen status display – Mode check display Mode check display The unit’s settings and status can be displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor screen for check. Press the button for 1 second or more while displaying the camera image screen to display the STATUS screen of the mode check. Each time you press the button, the display switches in the order STATUS screen, FUNCTION screen, AUDIO screen, SWITCH screen, NETWORK screen, camera image screen.
Screen status display – Mode check display [V-Log/709] [SDI OUT] (When [SCENE FILE] menu ¨ [GAMMA MODE SEL] is set to [V-Log]) Images output from the terminal are displayed with [V-Log]/ [V-709].
Screen status display – Mode check display For the Item [VIDEO OUT] Description [VIDEO OUT FORMAT] Displays with [3840×2160p]/[3840×2160p(420/8bit)]/[1920×1080p]/ [1920×1080i]/[1280×720p]/[720×480p]/[720×576p] the signals output through the terminal. [VIDEO OUT CHAR] Displays with [ON]/[OFF] whether the characters output through the terminal are superimposed.
Screen status display – Mode check display SWITCH screen Displays the values assigned to the USER switch, super gain, and white balance. Item Description [USER SW] [1] to [9] [OTHER ASSIGN] [S.GAIN] Displays the function assigned to through buttons. Displays the list of gain values assigned as a super gain. [WHITE BAL A] Displays the color temperature of the “Ach” of the white balance. Displays [ATW] when the auto tracking white balance function is assigned.
Connecting to External Devices This chapter describes the external devices that can be connected to the unit.
Connecting to External Devices – Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor ≥Headphones: 261 ≥Remote control: 261 ≥TV/monitor: 262 Headphones Headphones (commercially-available) can be connected to the headphone terminal (3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack). (A) (A) Headphone terminal • Audio is not output from the built-in speaker when headphones are connected to the headphone terminal.
Connecting to External Devices – Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor TV/monitor A TV or monitor can be connected as shown in the following figure. • When using , use a BNC cable ( terminal) to connect a TV/monitor.
Connecting to External Devices – Connection function via the USB terminal Connection function via the USB terminal ≥Connection with a computer in card reader mode: 263 ≥Operating environment (mass storage): 265 Connection with a computer in card reader mode Connect the unit to a computer via the USB cable to use the unit as a card reader for the memory card. • This unit supports USB3.1 Gen1.
Connecting to External Devices – Connection function via the USB terminal • You can also either press the USER button assigned to [CARD READER MODE] or touch the USER button icon to switch to the card reader mode. • A USB cable is not supplied with this unit. When using a commercially-available USB cable, use a USB Type-C cable that conforms with USB3.1 and that is a shielded product with a ferrite core. We recommend using a cable that is within 1.5 m (approx. 4.9 feet) where possible.
Connecting to External Devices – Connection function via the USB terminal Operating environment (mass storage) • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computer’s cannot be used. • The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. For Windows OS: Windows 11 (64 bit) Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows 8.
Connecting to External Devices – Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal This unit can connect to wireless LAN devices via a network. Some of the functions can be remotely operated by connecting the unit with iPhone/iPad or Android terminal with the HC ROP app installed.
Network Connection This chapter describes how to use the unit by connecting to a network.
Network Connection – Network connection Network connection (For the ) The camera can be connected to a network via wired LAN, wireless LAN, and USB tethering. • Connect a LAN cable to the terminal to use wired LAN. • When using USB tethering, connect an iPhone/iPad or Android device to the USB terminal using a USB cable. (For the ) The camera can be connected to a network via wired LAN and wireless LAN.
Network Connection – Network connection Available functions When the unit is connected to a network, the following functions are available. • Connecting to HC ROP app • Streaming function About the wireless LAN function on this unit This product cannot be connected directly to the communication lines (including public wireless LAN) of telecommunications companies (mobile communications companies, fixed-line communications companies, Internet providers, etc.). Be sure to connect via a router, etc.
Network Connection – Network connection • This unit cannot be connected to wireless LAN devices via public wireless LAN environments. • The wireless access point must be compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n. • This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You cannot establish a wireless LAN connection using the 5 GHz frequency band. • When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to maintain information security.
Network Connection – Network settings Network settings ≥Wireless LAN settings: 271 ≥Wired LAN settings: 274 ≥USB tethering setting [X2]: 276 ≥Confirming the network status: 276 ≥Confirming the network environment: 277 Wireless LAN settings This is the setting to connect with the iPhone/iPad or the Android terminal directly or to connect to the wireless access point via wireless LAN. Direct connection ([DIRECT]) This is the setting to connect the unit to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal directly.
Network Connection – Network settings Setting items for [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] when set to [DIRECT] [WLAN PROPERTY] [SSID] Network name of the unit (SSID) (Factory setting: The model number of the unit you are using is set. (For example: [HC-X2], etc.)) [CHANNEL] Channel used (Factory setting: [AUTO]) [ENCRYPT KEY] WPA2 encryption key (Factory setting: [01234567890123456789abcdef]) [DHCP] Setting the DHCP function • [OFF]: Does not use DHCP.
Network Connection – Network settings When entering the wireless access point (SSID) manually 1 2 3 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [DEVICE SEL] ¨ [WLAN]. Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [WLAN PROPERTY] ¨ [TYPE] ¨ [INFRA(MANUAL)]. Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] and set each item as required. • For details about the setting items (ÎSetting items for [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] when set to either [INFRA(SELECT)] or [INFRA(MANUAL)]: 273).
Network Connection – Network settings Wired LAN settings These are the settings when using a wired LAN. For the 1 2 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [DEVICE SEL] ¨ [LAN]. In [NETWORK] menu ¨ [LAN IPv4 SETTING] and [LAN IPv6 SETTING], set each item as required. • For details about the setting items (ÎSetting items for [LAN IPv4 SETTING], and [LAN IPv6 SETTING] when set to [LAN]: 274) 3 4 Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
Network Connection – Network settings For the 1 2 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [DEVICE SEL] ¨ [USB-LAN]. In [NETWORK] menu ¨ [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING] and [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING], set each item as required. • For details about the setting items (ÎSetting items for [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING], and [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING] when set to [USB-LAN]: 275) 3 4 Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu. Configure the settings of the wired LAN on your device such as a computer.
Network Connection – Network settings • Some items cannot be selected depending on the settings such as [DHCP]. • The startup time after turning on the power may be longer due to starting of the network. • When changing the settings of [DEVICE SEL], the changes will not be reflected until the unit is restarted. Also, the setting screen termination may take some time due to the restart of the network service after the setting is changed.
Network Connection – Network settings Confirming the network environment 1 2 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [UTILITY] ¨ [NET CHECKER]. Touch the [#]/[$] as necessary to confirm the results. • It may take time to display the check results as connection with external equipment is checked. • To cancel, touch the button or [ ]. • For details on the check results, contact the administrator of the network being used. Saving the check results Check results can be saved to a SD card as necessary.
Network Connection – Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal The unit can be operated from the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal. ≥Unit settings: 278 ≥Preparing the HC ROP app: 279 ≥Connecting to the HC ROP app: 279 ≥Operation while the HC ROP app is connected: 279 Unit settings Specifying the network settings Specify the network settings.
Network Connection – Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal Setting the standby port number Depending on the environment, set the port number for standby if required. 1 Set the port number in the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [IP REMOTE] ¨ [HC ROP PORT]. • The setting value is not reflected until the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [IP REMOTE] ¨ [ENABLE/DISABLE] is switched to [DISABLE] once, or when the camera is restarted. • Number 80 and the same value as the port number set for other menu item cannot be specified.
Network Connection – Streaming function Streaming function You can perform streaming of audio and video currently shot with the unit over a network (wired LAN, wireless LAN, and USB tethering*). Streaming can be performed using the unit, application software of a device connected via a network, or a server that is capable of receiving streaming video sent from the unit. There are 2 ways to start streaming: streaming from application software and streaming from the unit.
Network Connection – Streaming function Basic setting of the camera Specifying the network settings Specify the network settings. (ÎNetwork settings: 271) Settings for the streaming function 1 Set the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY]/[REC FORMAT]. 2 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [NETWORK FUNC] ¨ [STREAMING]. 3 Select the protocol with the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] ¨ [STREAMING PROTOCOL]. 4 In the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] ¨ [STREAMING FORMAT], set the format when streaming.
Network Connection – Streaming function Settings when using the streaming function The item that can be selected varies depending on the [STREAMING PROTOCOL] settings. • When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [59.94Hz] is set [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] [SYSTEM] menu [FILE FORMAT] [MOV] [REC FORMAT] [STREAMING FORMAT] [1080-59.94p/422LongGOP 100M] [1080-59.94p/422ALL-I 200M] [MP4] [1080-59.94p/420LongGOP 50M] [AVCHD] [1080-59.94p/AVCHD PS] [MOV] [1080-59.94i/422LongGOP 50M] [1080-59.
Network Connection – Streaming function • When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [50.00Hz] is set [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] [SYSTEM] menu [FILE FORMAT] [REC FORMAT] [STREAMING FORMAT] [MOV] [1080-50.00p/422LongGOP 100M] [1080-50.00p/422ALL-I 200M] [MP4] [1080-50.00p/420LongGOP 50M] [AVCHD] [1080-50.00p/AVCHD PS] [MOV] [1080-50.00i/422LongGOP 50M] [1080-50.00i/422ALL-I 100M] [1080-25.00p/422LongGOP 50M] [1080-25.00p/422ALL-I 100M] [AVCHD] [1080-50.00i/AVCHD PH] [1080-50.
Network Connection – Streaming function RTSP Start the streaming with an operation of the application software or device at the receiving side (referred to as “receiving side” hereinafter). 1 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] ¨ [STREAMING PROTOCOL] ¨ [RTSP]. 2 Set the standby port with the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] ¨ [RTSP SETTING] ¨ [LISTEN PORT] on the camera if required. 3 Specify the IP address and the path of the camera as following on the receiving side, and start streaming.
Network Connection – Streaming function Management of setting information You can set, save and load the RTMP(S) destination. Setting of the destination Information regarding the destination can be set or referenced. Setting the destination with the camera menu 1 2 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] ¨ [CONNECTION INFO.] ¨ [MEMORY]. Enter the destination URL in the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] ¨ [RTMP(S) RECEIVER URL]. • Enter the destination URL in following format.
Network Connection – Streaming function Clearing the destination information 1 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] ¨ [CLEAR (MEMORY)]. Stopping streaming of video Stop the streaming in following procedure if the streaming was started with the operation of the camera. 1 Select the [NETWORK] menu ¨ [STREAMING] ¨ [START] ¨ [OFF]. • If [STREAMING START] is assigned to a USER button, streaming can also be stopped with the USER button.
Notes Maintenance of the unit or frequently asked questions are described.
Notes – Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions ≥Power supply/Battery: 288 ≥Memory card: 289 ≥Indication: 289 ≥Shooting: 289 ≥Playback: 290 ≥Connections with external devices: 290 ≥Computers: 290 ≥Others: 291 It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor fog up. This is due to condensation. This is not a malfunction. (ÎAbout Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up): 12) The unit clatters when tilted forward/ backward.
Notes – Frequently asked questions Memory card If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. • The memory card to use with the unit should always be formatted on the unit. The memory card formatted on a computer cannot be used in the unit. Indication Function display (Remaining Display, Counter Display, etc.) is not displayed. • Press the button. • Check the menu settings in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu ¨ [INDICATOR].
Notes – Frequently asked questions Playback The clip cannot be played back. • The clip displaying in the thumbnail screen cannot be played back. is displayed on following clips. – A clip shot with other device, a clip edited by an editing software – Corrupted clip • is displayed on the clip in the thumbnail screen for the clips with different system frequency. Change the system frequency. • The clip with different recording file format (MOV/MP4/AVCHD) is not displayed in the thumbnail screen.
Notes – Frequently asked questions Others Which lens filters can be attached? • 67 mm diameter filters can be attached. If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device In the following cases, when multiple clips are played back in succession, images may pause for a few seconds when changing between clips. • The smoothness of playback of successive clips depends on the device used for playback.
Notes – Warning system Warning system When an error is detected right after the unit is turned on or during the operation, the occurrence of the error is notified in the camera image screen of the LCD monitor or by the tally lamps. Deal with the error by following the indications. Cases indicated by error messages *1 Displayed when using *2 Displayed when using . .
Notes – Warning system [CARD ERROR ]/ [CARD ERROR ] A data error caused by the memory card has occurred during recording or playback. (When it was recording) • All of the tally lamps and the card access lamps (orange) flash 4 times each second, and an alarm sounds. • Recording is stopped. • The memory card where the error has occurred is write protected after recording stops. Replace the memory card in the card slot where the error has occurred.
Notes – Warning system Alert Screen display Camera image screen [SIMUL REC WARNING ]/ [SIMUL REC WARNING ] [BACKGROUND REC WARNING ]/ [BACKGROUND REC WARNING ] [DUAL CODEC REC WARNING ]*1 [REINSERT OR CHECK CARD ]/ [REINSERT OR CHECK CARD ] Description Behavior and cause An error has occurred in one of the memory cards during simultaneous recording. • Recording to the other memory card will continue.
Notes – Warning system Message Screen display Description Behavior and cause [FUNCTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN STOPPED CAN NOW BE USED.] Functions that were stopped due to a temperature increase in the unit have been released for use again. — [CANNOT PLAY.] This is a clip that cannot be played back. (When it cannot be played back due to difference of the system frequency, etc.) An error has occurred during playback, and the playback has stopped.
Notes – Warning system [Check the destination media.] An error has occurred on the memory card for the copy destination while copying. • Confirm the memory card for the copy destination. [LOAD NG] Loading of the scene file has failed. • Check the memory card. • Check the memory card. • Confirm if the OS in use is supported by the unit. [SAVE NG] Writing of the scene file has failed. [DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
Notes – Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously Depending on the recording function that is set, there are recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously. • Meaning of the symbols used in the table are as follows. 3: Can be used simultaneously. —: Cannot be used simultaneously. * Available for use when using .
Notes – Updating the unit’s firmware Updating the unit’s firmware After confirming the firmware version of the unit with [OTHERS] menu ¨ [INFORMATION] ¨ [VERSION], access the latest information regarding the firmware on the website shown below, then download the firmware if necessary. • Update is completed by loading the downloaded file to the unit via the memory card. Insert the memory card that stores the update file into card slot 1, and select the [OTHERS] menu ¨ [INFORMATION] ¨ [UPDATE].
Notes – Cleaning and storing Cleaning and storing Cleaning the main unit • Remove the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet before cleaning. • Do not use benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Using benzine or thinner may cause deformation or peeling off of the paint of the main unit. • Wipe the main unit with a soft and clean cloth. For heavy dirt, wipe with a cloth soaked in kitchen detergent diluted with water, and then with a dry cloth.
Notes – Trademark Trademark • SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Notes – Trademark License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Specification This chapter describes the specifications of this product.
Specification – Dimensions Dimensions (C) (D) (A) (B) (E) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 173 mm (6.82 q) 211 mm (8.31 q) 195 mm (7.68 q) 344 mm (13.55 q) 390 mm (15.36 q) (H) (F) (I) (G) (J) (F) 171 mm (6.74 q) (G) 209 mm (8.23 q) (H) 195 mm (7.68 q) (I) 343 mm (13.51 q) (J) 389 mm (15.
Specification – Specifications Specifications ≥General: 304 ≥Camera: 305 ≥Memory card recorder: 307 ≥Digital video: 308 ≥Digital audio: 309 ≥Dual codec [X2]: 309 ≥Streaming: 309 ≥Wi-Fi: 310 ≥Video output: 310 ≥Audio input: 311 ≥Audio output: 311 ≥Other input/output: 311 ≥Monitor: 312 ≥AC adaptor: 312 ≥Battery charger: 312 ≥Battery pack (AG-VBR59): 313 General Power 7.28 V (when battery is used) 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption 20.6 W (when the LCD monitor is used) 18.
Specification – Specifications Camera Pickup device 1.0 type (1.0 q) MOS solid-state image sensing device for colors Total pixels: approx. 20,920,000 pixels Number of effective pixels Approx. 15,030,000 pixels Lens Optical image stabilizer lens, motorized 20× zoom F value: F2.8 to F4.5 Focal length: f=8.8 mm to 176 mm 35 mm conversion: f=24.5 mm to 490 mm Filter diameter 67 mm ND filter , <1/4>, <1/16>, <1/64> Minimum object distance (M.O.D) Approx. 1.0 m (approx. 3.
Specification – Specifications • When the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [50.00Hz] is set 50.00i/50.00p mode: 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/125 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/ 1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec. 25.00p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/125 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/ 1000 sec., 1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
Specification – Specifications Digital zoom 2× / 5× / 10× / i.ZOOM* * With the UHD (3840×2160) recording format: maximum 24× With the FHD (1920×1080) recording format: maximum 32× Lens hood Hood with lens cover Memory card recorder Recording media • SDHC memory card (4 GB to 32 GB), SDXC memory card (exceeding 32 GB to 128 GB): UHS-I, UHS Speed Class 3 compatible • Refer to “Speed Class during shooting” (ÎSpeed Class during shooting: 45). Recording slot 2 slots System frequency 59.94 Hz / 50.
Specification – Specifications • AVCHD: 4:2:0 (8 bit) FHD (1920×1080); PS (Average approx. 25 Mbps), PH (Average approx. 21 Mbps), HA (Average approx. 17 Mbps) HD (1280×720); PM (Average approx. 8 Mbps) Number of recording pixels/Recording video signal • 3840×2160/59.94p, 50.00p, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p • 1920×1080/59.94p, 50.00p, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50.00i • 1280×720/59.94p, 50.
Specification – Specifications Digital audio Recording format • MOV: LPCM, 48 kHz/24 bit, 2ch • MP4: AAC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch • AVCHD: Dolby Audio™, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch Headroom 12 dB, 18 dB, 20 dB (switched with menu) Dual codec [X2] File format MOV Video compression format H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, 420LongGOP Audio compression format LPCM, 48kHz/24 bit, 2ch Recording format • When the [RECORDING] menu ¨ [DUAL CODEC SETTING] ¨ [FHD 50Mbps] is set Main recording: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.
Specification – Specifications Frame rate • When set to the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [59.94Hz]: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps • When set to the [SYSTEM] menu ¨ [FREQUENCY] ¨ [50.00Hz]: 50 fps, 25 fps Bit rate 24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps Audio compression format AAC-LC: 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch Supported protocol RTSP / RTP / RTMP / RTMPS Wi-Fi Compliance standard IEEE802.
Specification – Specifications Audio input Built-in microphone Stereo microphone
Specification – Specifications Monitor LCD monitor 8.8 cm (3.5 q) LCD monitor: approx. 2,760,000 dots Viewfinder 1.0 cm (0.39 q) OLED (organic EL display): approx. 2,360,000 dots Video display area: approx. 1,770,000 dots AC adaptor Power source 100 V – 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.2 A 79 VA (100 V ) – 99 VA (240 V ) Power output 12 V 3.0 A Ambient operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity 10 % to 90 % (relative humidity, no condensation) Mass (Weight) Approx.
Specification – Specifications Battery pack (AG-VBR59) Voltage/capacity 7.28 V 5900 mAh 43 Wh Charging current Maximum 4000 mA Ambient operating humidity 0 % to 80 % (relative humidity, no condensation) Mass (Weight) Approx. 230 g (Approx. 0.507 lbs.) External dimensions (W×H×D) 41.3 mm×51.3 mm×69.6 mm (1-5/8 q×2 q×2-3/4 q) The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: AC DC Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.
