Codex AU-VCXRAW2 User manual

AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started Guide v2.0
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Getting Started Guide
Version 2.0
AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder
for Panasonic VariCam Pure

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Safety Warnings
Please observe any warnings and follow all instructions.
• Do not use this equipment near water and clean only with a dry cloth.
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including ampliers) that produce
heat.
• Do not expose to excessive vibration, or drop this product.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade, or the third prong, is provided for your
safety.
• If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug ends, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the equipment.
• Only use accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when not in operation for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose equipment to rain or moisture.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to open this equipment. Refer servicing to qualied personnel only.
Caution! The surfaces of Capture Drive media can get hot during standard use.
Disclaimer
Codex products are continually developed to remain at the forefront of the industry, and as such the information in this guide is subject to
change without notice. Whilst Codex endeavour to ensure that all documentation provided is correct at the time of writing, this document
is not guaranteed to be error-free.
Codex does not assume responsibility for issues or losses due to misinterpretation of the information in this document, errors in this
document, or incorrect conguration or installation of the equipment described herein.
Please report any errors found in this document to [email protected]
Support and Servicing
For assistance with your AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder please contact [email protected]
User Guides are available from:
https://www.codex.online/support/user-guides
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/varicam/pure
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/varicam/35/dl.html

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Contents
Codex AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started 4
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Further documentation ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Attaching the Recorder to the Camera........................................................................................................................... 4
Power requirement ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Powering on.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Loading and unloading a Capture Drive from the Recorder........................................................................................... 6
Formatting a Capture Drive ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Camera settings 6
Menu conguration......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Setting menu basic operation......................................................................................................................................... 7
Setting menu initialization............................................................................................................................................... 8
[SYSTEM SETTINGS].................................................................................................................................................... 8
[CAMERA SETTINGS] ................................................................................................................................................ 13
[REC SETTINGS] ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
[AUDIO SETTINGS] .................................................................................................................................................... 17
[OUTPUT SETTINGS] ................................................................................................................................................. 19
[FILE] ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
[PERIPHERAL] ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Recording ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Playback....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Errors and warnings ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Record times to Capture Drive 27
Using Codex Production Suite Software 28
Connecting a Capture Drive Dock 28
Loading and unloading a Capture Drive from the Dock................................................................................................ 28
Finder Preferences 29
Copying les from the Capture Drive 29

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Codex AU-VCXRAW2 Recorder - Getting Started
Introduction
The Codex Recorder (AU-VCXRAW2) integrates with the Panasonic V35 Camera Module (AU-V35C1) to make the VariCam Pure
camera system. The system allows for uncompressed RAW capture at UHD or 4K at up to 120fps. The recorder attaches directly to the
camera, eliminating any need for cables and simplifying the use of the system.
After recording, the industry standard workow and support is provided via Codex Production Suite, Capture Drive Dock, or S-Series and
XL-Series hardware.
This guide is applicable to VariCam Pure rmware version 7.5.
Further documentation
The Codex Production Suite User Guide contains full details on the software features and use for common workows. Available from
https://codex.online/support/production-suite-user-guides
The VariCam 35 Manual is available from: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/varicam/35/dl.html
More information on the VariCam Pure is available from:
https://codex.online/camera-partners/panasonic
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/varicam/pure
Attaching the Recorder to the Camera
The AU-VCXRAW2 mounts to the rear of the AU-V35C1 as shown below:
AU-VCXRAW2 Battery

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Follow these steps to mount the AU-VCXRAW2 to the rear of the AU-V35C1:
• Ensure the AU-VCXRAW2 is switched off and power is disconnected prior to installing the it to the AU-V35C1.
• Lift the red release catch and pull the black lever on the side of the AU-V35C1 to prepare the locking mechanism.
• Lower the AU-VCXRAW2 onto the rear of the AU-V35C1, engaging the top of the units rst. See below.
• Push the AU-VCXRAW2 and AU-V35C1 together to mate the connector interface.
• A positive clicking sound should be heard when the AU-VCXRAW2 and AU-V35C1 are successfully connected.
Black lever
Engage AU-VCXRAW2 with top rear
of AU-V35C1 using the hook locator
AU-VCXRAW2 mated with AU-V35C1
in locked position
Red
release
catch
Power requirement
The AU-VCXRAW2 has both a DC input and a mounting plate to attach batteries directly. It can be purchased with Anton Bauer or
V-Lock style battery plates (for sales enquiries contact [email protected]).
The AU-VCXRAW2 requires an input voltage of 11-34V. Power supplied to the AU-VCXRAW2 is fed through to the AU-V35C1. The
AU-VCXRAW2 and the AU-V35C1 has a total power requirement of 105W, with no devices attached to the accessory power outputs.
The accessory power outputs are regulated to 24V and support a combined current of 2A.
The AU-VCXRAW2 takes the DC input as the primary power source, and switches over to the battery when there is no DC input power
source. When a battery is directly attached this allows for switching of the DC input power source, which may be from a larger block
battery, without powering off the camera system.
Powering on
Connect a battery or DC power source to the AU-VCXRAW2. Press the power button on the AU-VCXRAW2 to start the system.
The light on the top of the AU-VCXRAW2 is red when the input voltage is below the minimum requirement.
Press the centre of the light on the top of the AU-VCXRAW2 to change the brightness between high, medium, low, and off.

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Loading and unloading a Capture Drive from the Recorder
The door of the AU-VCXRAW2 is located on the top. Slide the release catch next to the door to open it. Insert the Capture Drive into the
AU-VCXRAW2. The base of the Capture Drive should be oriented towards the front of the AU-VCXRAW2. Push the Capture Drive from
the top to fully mate the connectors. Close the door and the Capture Drive will be loaded automatically.
Media access door with
inserted Capture Drive 1TB
Media release catch
Formatting a Capture Drive
To format the Capture Drive, navigate in the camera menu:
MENU->SYSTEM SETTINGS->CARDS/MEDIA->FORMAT MEDIA->V-RAW->YES
WARNING: ONLY DELETE MEDIA THAT HAS BEEN SECURELY BACKED UP. THERE IS NO UNDO FUNCTION AVAILABLE
AFTER FORMATTING.
Camera Settings
The VariCam Pure can record in the following formats:
Resolution Bit Depth Frame Rates
4096 x 2160 (4K) 12-bit 1-30fps (System Frequency up to 29.97p)
4096 x 2160 (4K) 10-bit 1-120fps
3840 x 2160 (UHD) 12-bit 1-30fps (System Frequency up to 29.97p)
3840 x 2160 (UHD) 10-bit 1-120fps
To set the recording format, from the HOME screen press ‘SYSTEM’ (bottom middle, below the display), then ‘V-RAW’ button (top
middle, above the display). If the desired format is not available, the list may be restricted by the current frame rate setting. To set the
frame rate, from the Home Screen press the ‘FPS’ button (top left, above the display). Press the VFR button to enable variable frame
rate settings. For highspeed mode, from the HOME screen press ‘SYSTEM’ and the ‘HIGH SPEED’ (bottom right, below the display).

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Menu conguration
The settings menu is congured as follows:
[SYSTEM SETTINGS] Sets the system in general.
Sets the system frequency, the number of lines, recording format,
and recording method.
[CAMERA SETTINGS] Sets the ne quality adjustment of camera videos and sets
camera operation. This item is also handled as a scene le.
[REC SETTINGS] The various setting items of the recording function of the camera.
[AUDIO SETTINGS] Various setting items for audio recording.
[OUTPUT SETTINGS] Sets the content of displaying output video from the video output
terminal.
[FILE] Performs le-related operations such as reading/writing menu
settings data from/to an SD memory card, and handling lens
les. This item will be available in future version upgrade.
[PERIPHERAL] Applies settings related to functions used in conjunction with
peripheral devices, such as network and GPS devices.
Setting menu basic operation
You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene and recording details.
Set data are written and saved in the internal memory of the camera.
a) <MENU> button
b) <EXIT> button
c) Jog dial button
1. Press the <MENU> button when not recording.
- The [MENU] screen is displayed on the control panel.
2. Turn the jog dial button to place the cursor on the desired menu item.
- Turn the jog dial button to move the cursor vertically.
3. Press the jog dial button.
- The next level of screen is displayed.
- If there is another level, press the jog dial button again to display it.
- The current setting value of the item selected on the right is displayed.
4. Turn the jog dial button to place the cursor on the desired item.
5. Press the jog dial button.
- The item is in the setting status.
- If there are two items, the setting value selection frame may be displayed on the right.

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6. Turn the jog dial button to place the cursor on the desired item.
7. Press the jog dial button.
- Setting is completed.
8. Press the <EXIT> button to close the menu.
Setting menu initialization
Select [LOAD FACTORY DATA] from [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [INITIALIZE].
[MENU] setting values are reset to factory settings.
[SYSTEM SETTINGS]
Sets the system in general.
Item Description of settings
[SYSTEM MODE] [FREQUENCY] Sets the system frequency.
If the setting of this item is changed, the device must be restarted. If a restart is
required, a conrmation dialog will be shown.
The camera’s system operation are determined by four settings: [FREQUENCY],
[V-RAW], and [HIGH SPEED]. Check the three settings.
[23.98p], [24.00p], [25.00p], [29.97p], [50.00p], [59.94p],
Factory setting: [23.98p]
[V-RAW] Sets the V-RAW format.
[4K/12bit], [4K/10bit], [UHD/12bit], [UHD/10bit]
Factory setting: [4K/12bit]
[HIGH SPEED] Sets the high speed mode.
[ON (**-**fps)], [OFF (1-**fps)]
When [HIGH SPEED] is set to [ON (**-**fps)], [CAMERA SETTINGS] → [FPS] →
[VFR SW] is xed to [ON].
Factory setting: [OFF (1-60fps)]
[COLOR SETTING] [MAIN & VRAW] It is xed to [V-Log] when connected to the AU-VCXRAW2.
Factory setting: [V-Log]
[GRADING] Sets whether to apply the grading process.
[Internal]: Sets grading with the control panel.
[OFF]: Disables the grading process.
[External App]: Sets the grading using an external application.
Factory setting: [OFF]
[3D LUT] Sets the grading process method when [GRADING] is set to [Internal] or
[External App].
When [GRADING] is set to [Internal] or [External App]
[OFF]/[V-709]/[LOADED FILE]/[FILE SEL]/[SAVE AS(SD CARD)]
When [GRADING] is set to [OFF]
[OFF]
Factory setting: [OFF]
[PLAYBACK GRADING] Sets the grading method during the playback.
[ON]: Applies grading process to the playback video based on the grading
information of the recording.
[OFF]: Performs grading process to the playback video based on the setting in
[SYSTEM SETTINGS]
→ [COLOR SETTING] → [MON 1]/[MON 2]/[VF]/[VF SDI]. The grading process is
applied only to video recording V-Log.
The grading process is not performed to the video from the SDI output terminal.
Factory setting: [OFF]

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Item Description of settings
[CDL] Sets the grading process method when [GRADING] is set to [Internal] or
[External App].
When [GRADING] is set to [Internal]/[External App]:
[ON]/[OFF]/[SAVE AS(SD CARD)]
When [GRADING] is set to [OFF]: [OFF]
Factory setting: [OFF]
[MON 1] Sets the output image from the <MON OUT1> terminal.
Selectable items vary depending on the [GRADING] setting.
When [GRADING] is set to [Internal]/[External App]:
[V-Log]/[GRADING]
When [GRADING] is set to [OFF]:
[V-Log]/[V-709]
Factory setting: [V-Log]
[MON 2] Sets the output image from the <MON OUT2> terminal.
Selectable items vary depending on the [GRADING] setting.
When [GRADING] is set to [Internal]/[External App]:
[V-Log]/[GRADING]
When [MAIN] is set to [V-Log] and [GRADING] is set to [OFF]:
[V-Log]/[V-709]
Factory setting: [V-Log]
[VF] Sets the output image from the <VF> terminal and the <VF SDI> terminal.
Selectable items vary depending on the [GRADING] setting.
When [GRADING] is set to [Internal]/[External App]:
[V-Log]/[GRADING]/[V-709]/[LCC]
When [GRADING] is set to [OFF]:
[V-Log]/[V-709]/[LCC]
Factory setting: [V-Log]
[VF SDI] Sets the output image from the <VF SDI> terminal.
[Same As VF]/[V-Log]
Factory setting: [Same As VF]
[ANAMORPHIC
DESQUEEZE]
[MON OUT] Sets if the monitor output image is to be de-squeezed.
[ON], [OFF]
Factory setting: [OFF]
[VF & VF SDI] Sets if the output image from the <VF> terminal and the <VF SDI> terminal is to
be de-squeezed.
[ON], [OFF]
Factory setting: [OFF]
[DESQUEEZE RATIO] Sets the de-squeeze ratio.
[1.3x]: De-squeeze 1.3 times in horizontal direction.
[1.3xmag]: It will be in aspect ratio of 2.39:1 for mastering generated from the
image de-squeezed 1.3 times in horizontal direction.
[2.0x]: De-squeeze 2.0 times in horizontal direction.
[2.0xmag]: It will be in aspect ratio of 2.39:1 for mastering generated from the
image de-squeezed 2.0 times in horizontal direction.
Factory setting: [1.3x]

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Item Description of settings
[IMAGE INVERT] [MON OUT] Sets if the monitor output image is to be inverted.
[ON], [OFF]
Factory setting: [OFF]
[VF & VF SDI] Sets if the output image from the <VF> terminal and the <VF SDI> terminal is to
be inverted.
[ON], [OFF]
Factory setting: [OFF]
[INVERT SELECT] Sets the type of inversion.
[VERTICAL]: Invert vertically
[HORIZONTAL]: Invert horizontally
[180° ROTATE]: Invert vertically and horizontally
Factory setting: [HORIZONTAL]
[USER SWITCHES] [USER1] - [USER4] Sets the function to be assigned to the USER <1> to USER <4> buttons.
[INHIBIT], [SIX USER BUTTONS], [AWB], [ABB], [Y GET], [EXPAND], [IN
COLOR/SQ./MONO], [WFM], [BARS], [FRAME LINE], [FALSE COLOR], [VF
COLOR], [MON1 COLOR], [MON2 COLOR], [VF DESQUEEZE], [VF IMAGE
INVERT], [SHOT MARK], [REC SW], [AUDIO MON VOL], [AUDIO IN VOL]
Factory setting: [INHIBIT]
[USER5] - [USER10] Sets the function to be assigned to the control panel operation button. The control
panel operation button functions as a USER button.
Assign [SIX USER BUTTONS] to USER buttons <5> to <10>.
[INHIBIT], [EXPAND], [IN COLOR/SQ./MONO], [FRAME LINE], [FALSE COLOR],
[VF COLOR], [MON1 COLOR], [MON2 COLOR]
Factory setting: [INHIBIT]
[CARDS/MEDIA] [FORMAT MEDIA] Formats the Capture Drive media in the AU-VCXRAW2.
[V-RAW]
Data deleted as a result of formatting cannot be restored. Always check the data
before formatting.
[MEDIA END ALARM] Sets whether to generate an alarm sound when there is no remaining free space
in the Capture Drive.
[ON], [OFF]
Factory setting: [ON]
[POWER
MANAGEMENT]
ONBOARD BATTERY
SETTINGS
(Display Only)
[ - FULL VOLT] Sets the voltage in the remaining charge level full display when the battery
remaining charge level is detected from the voltage level.
[13.0V] - [17.0V] (0.1 V step)
Factory setting: [15.5V]
[ - NEAR END VOLT] Sets the remaining charge level near end voltage when the battery remaining
charge level is detected from the voltage level.
[11.0V] - [15.0V] (0.1 V step)
Factory setting: [13.2V]
[ - END VOLT] Sets the remaining charge level end voltage when the battery remaining charge
level is detected from the voltage level.
[11.0V] - [15.0V] (0.1 V step)
Factory setting: [12.5V]
[ - NEAR END INFO] Sets the percentage value of the remaining charge level near end when
remaining charge level information is acquired from the battery.
[4%], [5%], [6%], [7%], [8%], [9%], [10%], [12%], [14%], [16%], [18%], [20%]
Factory setting: [5%]