Panasonic AG-UX90PJ Product guide

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V1.00E

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Table of contents
1.Image sensor & record formats...................................................................................4
1-1. Image size comparison between 4K/UHD and HD formats.................................5
1-2. Key features........................................................................................................6
1-3. Record modes.....................................................................................................7
1-4. Recording in different codecs with 2 memory cards............................................8
2.Preparation before Shooting........................................................................................9
2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors (AG-UX180).............................................................10
2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors (AG-UX90)...............................................................11
2-2. Record mode settings.......................................................................................12
2-3. Audio input settings...........................................................................................12
2-4. Record modes and required speed class of SD memory cards ........................13
2-5. Mounting to Tripod ............................................................................................13
3.MENU settings ..........................................................................................................14
SCENE FILE............................................................................................................16
SYSTEM MODE.......................................................................................................18
USER SW ................................................................................................................20
SW SETUP ..............................................................................................................23
AUTO SW ................................................................................................................26
RECORD SETUP.....................................................................................................27
AUDIO SETUP.........................................................................................................28
OUTPUT SETUP......................................................................................................29
DISP SETUP............................................................................................................30
OTHER FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................32
NETWORK SETUP..................................................................................................33
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................33
4.Understanding advanced features.............................................................................34
4-1. Monitoring 4K & UHD image.............................................................................35
4-2. Understanding Focus assist features................................................................36
4-3. Understanding Dual memory card slots............................................................37
4-4. Synchronizing timecode for multi-cam operation ..............................................38
4-5. Understanding user customizable image stabilizer...........................................39
4-6. Understanding user customizable auto focus ...................................................40
4-7. Understanding Focus transition feature ............................................................41
4-8. Understanding Remote operation viaAG ROP iPad app..................................42

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5. Understanding scene file operations........................................................................44
5-1. SCENE FILE presets ........................................................................................45
5-2. Factory default settings.....................................................................................45
5-3. Expressing the texture of objects (detail enhancement)....................................46
5-4. Basic settings for Detail.....................................................................................47
Detail control........................................................................................................47
5-5. Expressing the gradation of a picture (Knee, Gamma) .....................................50
Gamma settings...................................................................................................52
Black gamma control............................................................................................58
6.After recording...........................................................................................................59
6-1. Connecting to PC/Mac......................................................................................60
6-2. File structure of SD memory card......................................................................60
6-3. Folder name structure for MOV/MP4 folders.....................................................61
7. Appendix...................................................................................................................62
7-1. Recording time in each video setting ................................................................63
7-2. Output signal formats........................................................................................66
1. AG-UX180 System frequency: 59.94Hz...........................................................66
2. AG-UX180 System frequency: 50.00Hz...........................................................67
3. AG-UX90 System frequency: 59.94Hz.............................................................68
7-3. Genuine accessories.........................................................................................69
Revision history........................................................................................................71

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1. Image sensor &
record formats

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1-1. Image size comparison between 4K/UHD and HD formats
The UHD (3840x2160) image is four times sharper than an FHD 1080p image (nine times that of
720p). And the 4096x2160 resolution (referred to as “4K”on AG-UX180), which is often used for
cinema shooting, has a slightly wider image aspect ratio of 17:9. In comparison to a UHD image,
this is an extra 256 pixels in the horizontal direction.
Record format
Resolution
Aspect ratio
4K
4096 x 2160
17:9
UHD (Ultra HD)
3840 x 2160
16:9
FHD (Full HD)
1920 x 1080
16:9
1. Image sensor & record formats
Comparison
between
4K/UHD and
FHD
Comparison
between
4K/UHD and
720p

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1-2. Key features
AG-UX180
AG-UX90
(for 59.94Hz region)
Optical zoom (i.Zoom)
20x (30x)
15x (25x)
4K(4096x2160) record
24p
-
UHD(3840x2160) record
59.94p, 50p, 29.97p,
25p, 23.98p
23.98p, 29.97p
FHD(1920x1080) record
59.94p, 50p, 29.97p,
25p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50i
59.94p, 29.97p,
23.98p, 59.94i
Variable Frame rate *1
recording
50.00Hz: 2-50fps + 100fps
59.94Hz: 2-60fps + 120fps
2-60fps
Simul record (P.37)
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
Relay record (P.37) *2
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
Dual codec record (P.37)
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Background record (P.37)
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Infrared (IR) record
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TC Synchronization (P.38)
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SDI OUT
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(Support 3G-SDI)
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HDMI OUT

(Support UHD 59.94p & 50p)

(Support UHD 29.97p)
*1: Variable Frame Rate recording mode is available in FHD mode only.
*2: Memory cards are exchangeable without stopping recording.
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1-3. Record modes
A 4K, Ultra High Definition (UHD), and FHD images in MP4/MOV formats can be selected. And
also possible to select lower bitrate HD/SD images in AVCHD format.
For AG-UX180
Resolution
Frame rate
Bit rate
Compression
Audio
4K/UHD
4096x2160
24.00p
100Mbps
Long GOP
LPCM
3840x2160
59.94p, 50p
150Mbps
29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
100Mbps
FHD
1920x1080
59.94p, 50p
200Mbps
ALL-Intra
LPCM
29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
59.94p, 50p
100/50Mbps
Long GOP
29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
50Mbps
59.94i, 50i
AVCHD
1920x1080
59.94p, 50p
25Mbps
Long GOP
Dolby Digital
59.94i, 50i
21/17Mbps
23.98p
21Mbps
1440x1080
59.94i, 50i
5Mbps
1280x720
59.94p, 50p
8Mbps
720x480
59.94i
9Mbps
720x576
50i
For AG-UX90
Resolution
Frame rate
Bit rate
Compression
Audio
UHD
3840x2160
29.97p, 23.98p
100Mbps
Long GOP
LPCM
FHD
1920x1080
59.94p
50Mbps
Long GOP
LPCM
29.97p, 23.98p
59.94i
AVCHD
1920x1080
59.94p
25Mbps
Long GOP
Dolby Digital
59.94i
21/17Mbps
23.98p
21Mbps
1440x1080
59.94i
5Mbps
1280x720
59.94p
8Mbps
720x480
59.94i
9Mbps
1. Image sensor & record formats

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1-4. Recording in different codecs with 2 memory cards
Simultaneous recording with two different codecs is possible. It allows users to record high quality
UHD image for main recording while capturing light-weight FHD images for scenario checks etc.
MAIN + SUB record combinations
MAIN REC
SUB REC (50Mbps)
SUB REC (8Mbps)
Format
Bitrate
(bps)
Format
Codec
Format
Codec
[email protected]
100M
+
[email protected]
MP4, MOV
or
[email protected]
MOV
UHD@25p
100M
+
FHD@25p
MP4, MOV
or
FHD@25p
MOV
[email protected]
100M
+
[email protected]
MP4, MOV
or
[email protected]
MOV
[email protected]
200M
+
[email protected]
MOV
[email protected]
100M
+
[email protected]
MOV
FHD@50p
200M
+
FHD@50p
MOV
FHD@50p
100M
+
FHD@50p
MOV
[email protected]
200M
+
[email protected]
MOV
FHD@25p
200M
+
FHD@25p
MOV
[email protected]
200M
+
[email protected]
MOV
1. Image sensor & record formats
ＵＸ180
Slot1
Slot2
サブ記録 (FHD)
SUB REC (FHD 8M or 50Mbps)
MAIN REC (UHD or FHD)
FHD
ＵＸ90
ＵＸ90
MAIN REC setting
SUB REC setting

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2. Preparation before
Shooting

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2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors (AG-UX180)
Image resolution of HDMI, SDI and AV OUT signals vary and will depend on the system settings.
See 7-2. Output signal (P.66) for the details.
2. Preparation before shooting
HDMI2.0 output
(Type-A connector)
Wired remote terminals
Analog audio out
(Ø3.5mm stereo mini jack)
Analogue video and
audio out
3G-SDI output
(1080p LEVEL-A ready)
USB3.0 DEVICE terminal
(Type micro-B connector)
For connection between a
computer
USB3.0 HOST terminal
(Type-A connector)
For external storage
device connection*
UX180
UX90

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2-1. Major IN/OUT connectors (AG-UX90)
Image resolution of HDMI and VIDEO OUT signals vary and will depend on the system settings.
See 7-2. Output signal (P.66) for the details.
UX180
UX90
2. Preparation before shooting
HDMI1.4a output
(Type-A connector)
USB3.0 DEVICE terminal
(Type micro-B connector)
For connection between a
computers
USB3.0 HOST terminal
(Type-A connector)
For external storage
device connection*
Wired remote terminals
Analog audio out
(Ø3.5mm stereo mini jack)
Analogue video and
audio out

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2-2. Record mode settings
Set the record file format type, frequency, etc. with MENU > “SYSTEM MODE” where the following
menu items are available.
MENU > SYSTEM MODE
-SYSTEM FREQ : 59.94Hz or 50.00Hz (AG-UX180 only)
-REC MODE : MOV, MP4 orAVCHD
-REC FORMAT : Choose a combination of the number of pixels and bitrate (see P.66)
2-3. Audio input settings
The AG-UX series can handle up to 2 channels of audio and record them.
1. Set CH SELECT switches (A) for audio source selection (built-in MIC / external)
2. When external input is chosen, set attenuation type (LINE, MIC) and phantom powering option
with INPUT1/2 switches (B). Input levels for LINE and MIC inputs can be set with MENU >
AUDIO SETUP.
3. Set record level adjustment mode (AUTO / MANUAL) with MENU >AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2.
Audio record level can be set with the AUDIO LEVEL knob (c) when set to MANUAL.
2. Preparation before shooting
(A)
(B)
(C)
Audio level meter
AUDIO LEVEL CH1 / CH2 knob

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2-4. Record modes and required speed class of SD memory cards
SD memory cards require a higher writing speed when recording at high bitrates. The following
table shows the minimum speed class necessary for each bitrate.
Record
mode
Record bit rate
Minimum required speed
class
Speed class
symbols
MOV/MP4
100Mbps or higher
(Incl. VFR and Super slow modes)
UHS Speed Class3 (*1)
50Mbps
UHS Speed Class1
Class10
AVCHD
5 to 28Mbps
Class4
*1: For AG-UX180 only, if “UHD 2160/59.94p 150M”or “UHD 2160/50.00p 150M”record mode
is selected, your chosen SD memory card needs to meet or exceed 64GB SDXC, UHS
Speed Class3 specifications. Only cards of this type can be used.
* UHS-II SD memory cards are not supported.
2-5. Mounting to Tripod
The AG-UX series has two different standard screw sizes, industrial standard 1/4-20UNC size
and broadcast equipment standard 3/8-16UNCsize.
Use screws shorter than 5.5mm in length, otherwise damage may occur to internal parts.
2. Preparation before shooting
3/8-16UNC
1/4-20UNC

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3. MENU settings

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3-1. MENU items overview
MENU
SCENE FILE (Image related settings) [P.16]
SYSTEM MODE (Fundamental settings such as CODEC etc.) [P.18]
USER SW (Assign functions to USER buttons) [P.19]
SW SETUP (Gain, WB and other operation related settings) [P.21]
AUTO SW (Function assignment for full auto mode) [P.26]
RECORD SETUP (Recording related such as Pre-REC, TC set) [P.27]
AUDIO SETUP (Input gain and other audio related settings) [P.28]
OUTPUT SETUP (HDMI, SDI, EVF/LCD output related settings) [P.29]
DISP SETUP (Selection of items to be shown on EVF etc.) [P.30]
OTHER FUNCTIONS (Media format, calendar setting etc.) [P.32]
NETWORK SETUP (Wi-Fi related settings) [P.33]
MAINTENANCE (Firmware version display etc.) [P.33]
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SCENE FILE
Menu item
Description
Value
(Factory default setting underlined)
FILE SELECT
Recall scene files.
F1: / F2:FLUO / F3:SPARK /
F4:STILL / F5:CINE V / F6:CINE D
LOAD/SAVE
Load / Save custom scene
files to/from SD memory
cards.
LOAD / SAVE
MASTER DETAIL
Adjust image contour
correction level for entire
image.
-31 - 0 - +31
DETAIL CORING
Adjust threshold level of image
contour correction.
0 - 1 - 60
SKIN TONE DETAIL
Adjust level of softness effect
for a certain color tone (flesh
tone).
ON / OFF
V DETAIL LEVEL
Adjust image contour
correction level for vertical
direction.
-7 - 0 - +7
RB GAIN CONTROL
SETTING
Adjust color balance for each
white balance memory position
(A, B and PRST).
This item does not function
when white balance mode is
set to ATW, P3200K, P5600K,
or VAR.
R GAIN: -30 - 0 - +30
B GAIN: -30 - 0 - +30
GAIN OFFSET: ON / OFF
CHROMA LEVEL
Adjust saturation of color.
-70 - 0 - +30
CHROMA PHASE
Adjust tone of color.
-31 - 0 - +31
MATRIX
Recall color presets.
NORM1: Suitable for shooting
outdoors or indoors under halogen
lighting.
NORM2: Color is slightly more vivid
than “NORM1”.
FLUO: Suitable for shooting indoors
under fluorescent lighting.
CINE-LIKE: Suitable for shooting
with cinema-like image.
STILL-LIKE: Suitable for shooting
with digital camera-like image.
COLOR
CORRECTION
SETTING
(AG-UX180 only)
Adjust color tone and
saturation. This has an effect
on 16 different individual color
phases.
-63 - 0 - +63
MASTER PED
Adjust master black level
-150 - 0 - +150
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SCENE FILE <continued>
Menu item
Description
Value (Factory default setting underlined)
GAMMA MODE
Choose image contrast
and gradation according to
the scene.
HD/ SD/ FILMLIKE1/ FILMLIKE2/
FILMLIKE3/ CINE-LIKE V/ CINE-LIKE D /
STILL-LIKE
See P.52 for details about differences
among the effects of these gamma modes.
BLACK GAMMA
Adjusts gamma
characteristics in darker
signal areas.
-8 - 0 - +8
KNEE MODE
Set operation mode of
knee function (compress
bright areas to avoid an
overexposed image).
AUTO / MANUAL / OFF
KNEE MASTER
POINT
Sets the signal level where
video image compression
begins.
80.0 - 93.0 - 107.0
KNEE MASTER
SLOPE
Adjusts slope angle when
in MANUAL KNEE mode.
0 - 85 - 99
DRS
Turn ON/OFF Dynamic
Range Stretcher (DRS)
function.
ON / OFF
DRS EFFECT
Set effect level of DRS
1 / 2 / 3
Better results of dynamic range stretcher
can be expected when a higher number is
chosen. However, noise level will also
become higher.
AUTO IRIS LEVEL
Turn ON/OFF automatic
aperture level control.
ON / OFF
AUTO IRIS LEVEL
EFFECT
Set the target brightness
level in auto iris mode.
-50 - 0 - +50
NR CONTROL
Sets noise reduction level.
Effect becomes stronger
when value is increased,
and image aliasing could
be seen in exchange for
that.
-7 - 0 - +7
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SYSTEM MODE
Menu item
Description
Value
(Factory default setting underlined)
SYSTEM FREQ
(AG-UX180 only)
Set system frequency
59.94Hz / 50.00Hz
REC MODE
Set record file format.
MOV / MP4 / AVCHD
REC FORMAT
Set image quality of video to be
recorded. (resolution, frame rate,
and bit-rate)
Available formats vary depending
on the system frequency and REC
mode settings.
See P.66 for the details.
ASPECT CONVERT
Set image aspect ratio when
REC FORMAT is set to
SA 480/59.94i.
SIDE CROP / SQUEEZE
EXTENDED
SENSITIVITY
Expand adjustable range of gain
While this function is ON:
-3dB to 24dB
While this function is OFF:
0dB to 24dB
ON / OFF
“EX.SENS”is indicated on the EVF
while this items is set to ON.
HIGH SENS MODE *
(AG-UX180 only)
Set camera sensitivity mode.
HIGH SENS mode is suitable for
shooting in dark environments.
NORMAL / HIGH SNES
“H.SENS”is indicated on the
viewfinder while this mode is
activated.
LOW LIGHT MODE
(AG-UX90 only)
Set camera sensitivity mode.
LOW LIGHT mode is suitable for
shooting in dark environments.
OFF / ON
It can be turned ON when
AUTO/MANUAL selector is set to
“AUTO”.
FLASH BAND
COMPENSATION
Turn ON/OFF the image
compensation function, which
allows removing flash-band
effects from an image.
ON / OFF
CAMERA NUMBER
SET
Set camera identification
number. This number is used as
a part of footage folder’s title
when MOV or MP4 file format is
selected.
See P.61 for the footage folder
name structure.
0 - 16
* HIGH SENS mode does not function when one of following features is enabled
- Super slow record mode
- Variable Frame Rate (VFR) mode
- Freeze frame
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USER SW feature
Features can quickly be recalled from 13 user assignable buttons. (9 of them are physical buttons
and 4 are available as a part of the touch screen.)
How to assign? MENU > USER SW > Assign any function to any button.
* See next page for assignable functions including their details.
3. MENU settings
USER1
USER2
USER3
USER 9
USER 5
USER 4
USER 8
USER 6
LCD Touch
screen
USER11
USER12
USER13
USER10
(REC CHECK)
(AWB)
USER 7
(O.I.S)
(LCD/EVF)
(ZEBRA)
(WFM)

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USER SW
The following table shows all functions that can be assigned to the USER buttons.
Menu item
Description
INHIBIT
The USER button is disabled (nothing is assigned).
FOCUS
ASSIST1,2
Turn ON/OFF the FOCUS ASSIST function. See 4-2. Understanding
Focus assist features (P.36) for further details of this function.
BACKLIGHT
Switch auto iris mode to backlight mode. The backlight mode can prevent
underexposure when the lighting is illuminating from behind the subject.
SPOTLIGHT
Switch auto iris mode to Spotlight mode. The spotlight mode optimizes iris
control behavior when the contrast around the subject is high (example:
the subject is a spot light etc.)
BLACK FADE
Apply fade-in/out effect to video (black) and audio.
WHITE FADE
Apply fade-in/out effect to video (white) and audio.
ATW
Switch white balance mode toATW (Auto Tracking White).
ATW LOCK
Fix the white balance aligned by ATW mode.
D.ZOOM
Use Digital Zoom (electronic image magnification) feature.
The magnification ratio can be chosen from x2, x5, x10, or can be toggled
through them.
REC CHECK
Plays last 2 seconds of the last recorded clip on the SD memory card.
LAST SCN DEL
Delete the last clip from the SD memory card.
DRS
Turn ON/OFF the dynamic range stretcher function. The DRS works to
minimize saturated blacks and overexposure. Its effect level can be
adjusted using the “DRS EFFECT”item of the SCENE FILE menu.
FRZ FRAME
Turn ON/OFF freeze frame feature. Astill image is on the screen while this
feature is working.
SUPER GAIN
Turn ON/OFF the Super Gain control. The gain value to be boosted can
be set using the “SUPER GAIN”item of the SW SETUP menu.
[SUPER GAIN values that can be set] - 30dB or 36dB
AREA
The following features can be enabled by touching (pointing) the subjects
on the built-in LCD screen.
[Selectable items forAREAmode]
INH：No function is assigned.
FOCUS：Adjust the focus so that the pointed subject is in focus.
IRIS：Adjust the iris so that aperture level is appropriate for the pointed
subject.
Y GET：Indicate Y level of the pointed subject.
FOCUS/IRIS：Adjust both focus and iris for the pointed subject.
FOCUS/YGET：Adjust focus and indicate Y level of the pointed subject.
HISTOGRAM
(AG-UX90 only)
Display distribution of brightness of the image for a quick check of
exposure. The histogram chart consists of “brightness” on the horizontal
axis, and “frequency of appearance” on the vertical axis.
FOCUS TRANS
(AG-UX180 only)
Execute FOCUS TRANSITION (recalling focus position presets) function.
See 4-7. Understanding Focus transition (P.41) for the details.
PUSH AUTO
Focus mode becomes AUTO while keep pressing the button in MANUAL
focus mode.
3. MENU settings