Panasonic AJ-PX800G User manual

Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Model No. AJ-PX800G

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WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep this equipment
away from all liquids. Use and store only in
locations which are not exposed to the risk of
dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place
any liquid containers on top of the equipment.
WARNING:
Always keep memory cards (optional accessory)
out of the reach of babies and small children.
CAUTION:
Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire and annoying interference,
use the recommended accessories only.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire, refer mounting of the
optional interface boards to qualified service
personnel.
CAUTION:
Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle
while the conversion lens or another accessory is
attached.
Due to the added weight of the conversion lens,
any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit
or result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not
install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent
risk of fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that
curtains and any other materials do not obstruct
the ventilation.
CAUTION:
Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is
attached. When the tripod is attached, its weight
will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing
the handle to break and hurting the user. To carry
the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of
the tripod.
CAUTION:
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin
for long periods of time when in use.
Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if
the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct
contact with the skin for long periods of time.
When using the equipment for long periods of
time, make use of the tripod.
CAUTION:
A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit.
Do not store the unit in temperatures over 60 °C
(140 °F).
Do not leave the unit in an automobile exposed to
direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors
and windows closed.

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FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: AJ-PX800G
Trade Name: Panasonic
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
Support contact: 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the
user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS
1. Applicable standards and operating environment
The apparatus is compliant with:
standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, and
electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4.
2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards
<1>Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables
The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral
equipment to be connected to the apparatus.
The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.
<2>For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.
Video signal connecting cables
Use double-shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI
(Serial Digital Interface).
Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog
video signals.
Audio signal connecting cables
If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU.
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog
audio signals.
Other connecting cables
cables for IEEE1394 or USB.
3. Performance level
The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these
standards.
However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an
area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones,
etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended
that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:
1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.
2. Change the direction of the apparatus.
3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.
4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, such as connecting
If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this
manual.
When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.
When connecting to the HDMI signal terminal, use multilayer shielded cables, which provide quality performance
for high-frequency applications.

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EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.
Декларація про Відповідність
Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в
електричному та електронному обладнанні
(затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України)
Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та
електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР).
Вміст небезпечних речовин у випадках, не обумовлених в Додатку №2 ТР ОВНР, :
1. свинець(Pb) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;
2. кадмій (Cd) – не перевищує 0,01 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 100 частин на мільйон;
3. ртуть(Hg) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;
4. шестивалентний хром (Cr6+) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;
5. полібромбіфеноли (PBB) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;
6. полібромдефенілові ефіри (PBDE) – не перевищує 0,1 % ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan
Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
EU
TO REMOVE BATTERY
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)
• To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual.
• If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)
• For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.
Battery recycling symbol (valid only in Taiwan)

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fSDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
fHDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/
or other countries.
fMMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Inneon Technologies AG.
fMicrosoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
fScreenshots are used according to Microsoft Corporation guidelines.
fApple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iPad, and iPhone are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
fJava and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States.
fUniSlot is a registered trademark of Ikegami Tsushinki Co., LTD.
fAll other names, company names, product names, etc., contained in this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
fThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License. All other acts are not licensed except private use for personal and non-prot purposes
such as what are described below.
-To record video in compliance with the AVC standard (AVC Video)
-To play back AVC Video that was recorded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity
-To play back AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide the video
Visit the MPEG LA, LLC website (http://www.mpegla.com/) for details.
fUse of DCF Technologies under license from Multi-Format, Inc.
How to read this document
rIllustrations
fIllustrations of the camera, menu screens, and other items, may vary from the actual items.
rConventions used in this manual
fWords and phrases in [ ] brackets indicate content displayed in the viewnder or SmartUI.
fWords and phrases in < > brackets indicate design text used on this camera, such as button names.
rReference pages
fReference pages in this document are indicated by (page 00).
rTerminology
fSD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “SD memory card”.
fA memory card with the “P2” logo such as AJ-P2E064FG memory card (optional) is referred to as a “P2 memory card”.
fA memory card with the “microP2” logo such as “AJ-P2M032AG” memory card (optional) is referred to as a “microP2 memory card”. To use, insert it
into the microP2 card adaptor AJ-P2AD1G (optional).
fP2 memory card and microP2 memory card are referred to only as “P2 card” unless distinguished otherwise.
fMedia such as external hard disk drives (HDD) connected to USB are referred to as “storage devices”.
fVideo that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip”.

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Contents
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Chapter 1 Overview 9
Before using the camera 1 0
Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.)
11
Accessories 1 2
Use of the camera on a system 1 3
Basic conguration devices 13
Expanded conguration devices 13
Accessories 13
Chapter 2 Description of parts 14
Power supply and accessory mounting section 1 5
Audio (input) function section 1 7
Audio (output) function section 1 8
Shooting and recording/playback functions section 1 9
Shooting and recording (camera unit) 19
Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording
unit) 20
Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section 22
Time code section 2 3
Warning and status display section 2 4
SmartUI display ([HOME] screen) 2 5
Chapter 3 Preparation 26
Power supply 2 7
Mounting and setting battery 27
Using external DC power supply 28
Mounting and adjusting the lens 3 0
Mounting the lens 30
Lens ange back adjustment 30
White shading compensation 32
Chromatic aberration compensation function (CAC) 33
Preparing for audio input 3 6
Using front microphone 36
When using a wireless microphone receiver 36
Using audio devices 37
Mounting accessories 3 8
Attaching a tripod 38
Attaching the shoulder strap 38
Attaching the rain cover 39
Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal to the external
recording start/stop switch 4 0
Setting the date/time of the internal clock 4 1
P2 card 4 2
Inserting a P2 card 42
Removing a P2 card 42
Preventing accidental erasure 43
P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards 43
P2 card recording time 43
CPS (Content Protection System) 44
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards 45
Tally lamp 4 6
Chapter 4 Shooting 47
Basic procedures 4 8
Preparation 4 8
For shooting 49
Standard recording 50
Native recording 50
Selecting the resolution, codec, and video format for recording 50
Adjustable settings when shooting 5 2
Focus assist function 52
Level gauge function 53
Adjusting the white and black balance 5 4
Adjusting the white balance 54
Adjusting the black balance 55
Setting the electronic shutter 5 7
Setting the shutter mode and speed 5 7
Setting the synchro scan mode 5 8
Flash band compensation (FBC) function 5 9
Setting the ash band compensation function 59
Assigning functions to USER buttons 6 0
Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels 6 1
Selecting audio input signals 61
Adjusting the recording level 61
Selecting the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function 61
Adjusting image quality 6 2
Detail function 62
Skin tone function 62
RB gain control function 63
Chroma setting function 63
Matrix function 63
Color correction function 64
Black control function 64
Gamma function 64
Knee function 64
High color function 65
White clip function 65
Special recording functions 6 6
Pre-recording 66
Interval recording 66
One-shot recording 67
Loop recording 67
One-clip recording 68
Simultaneous recording 69
Hot swap recording 69
Recording check function 70
Shot mark recording function 70
Text memo recording function 70
Multi formats 7 1
Selecting recording signals 71
System modes and recording functions 71
List of recording settings and recording functions 74
Selecting video output 74
Recording/playback and output format list 75
Dual codec recording 7 7
Dual codec recording setting 77
Recording the proxy data 78
Recording to the SD memory card 78
Checking the proxy data 78
Error displays about proxy data recordings 79
Handling setting data 8 1
Setting data le conguration 81
Handling SD memory cards 81
Performing operations on SD memory cards 82
How to use user data 82
How to use scene le data 83
How to restore the scene le or menu setting status to the
factory settings 84
Saving to an SD memory card and loading saved data 84
Selection of external reference signal and generator lock
setting 8 6
Locking the video signal to the external reference signal 8 6
Setting the time data 8 7
Recording of time codes and user bits 87
User bits settings 90
How to input user bits 91
Setting the time code 9 2
Externally locking the time code 93
Supplying the time code externally 94
Connecting and setting the genlock and time code input/output 95
Setting and displaying the counter 95
Convenient shooting functions 9 6
Scan reverse shooting 96
Zebra patterns display 96
Displaying the center marker 96
Displaying the safety zone marker 96
Displaying frame marker 97
Checking and displaying the shooting status 9 7
Changing image size 97
Dynamic range stretcher function 97
Backlight compensation 97
Color bars 97
Waveform monitor function 97
Chapter 5 Playback 98
Normal and variable speed playback 9 9
Thumbnail operations 100
Thumbnail operation overview 100
Thumbnail screen 100
Selecting thumbnails 102
Setting thumbnail screen display 102

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Changing thumbnails 103
Shot mark 104
Text memo 104
Deleting clips 106
Restoring clips 106
Reconnecting incomplete clips 106
Copying clips 106
Setting clip metadata 107
Formatting a P2 card 109
Formatting SD memory cards 109
Properties 109
Chapter 6 Menu Operations 115
Setting menu structure 116
Menu types and how to open them 11 6
Main menu structure 116
Setting menu display 11 7
Setting menu basic operations 117
Setting [USER MENU] 11 8
Setting menu initialization 11 8
Menu list 119
[SCENE FILE] 11 9
[SYSTEM MODE] 124
[USER SW] 125
[SW MODE] 125
[RECORDING SETUP] 126
[CLIP] 128
[AUDIO SETUP]
130
[IN/OUT SEL] 131
[NETWORK SETUP] 132
[DISPLAY SETUP]
133
[BATTERY SETUP] 136
[CARD FUNCTIONS] 137
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] 138
[MAINTENANCE] 138
[DIAGNOSTIC] 139
[USER MENU SEL] 139
[OPTION MENU] list 140
[AREA SETTING] 140
[AWB PRE CONTROL] 140
[ENG SECURITY] 140
Chapter 7 SmartUI operation 141
SmartUI basic operations 142
Buttons used with SmartUI 142
Initializing SmartUI menu items 142
SmartUI menu structure 143
SmartUI menu operation overview 144
SmartUI menu list 145
[CAMERA] screen 145
[AUDIO] screen 145
[SETUP] screen 147
Chapter 8 Display 151
Screen status display 152
Conguration of status display on screen 152
Selecting display items on screen 152
Screen display 152
Checking and displaying the shooting status 156
Mode check display 157
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices 159
Connecting to video equipment/monitor 160
Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal 161
Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode 161
Connecting to external devices in USB host mode 161
Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) 169
Switch functionality in remote control mode 169
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 169
Remote control mode menu operations 169
Remote control unit connected to the camera 169
Connecting to the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) 171
Switch functionality in remote control mode 171
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 171
Connecting to the remote operation panel (AK-HRP200G) 172
Switch functionality in remote control mode 172
Recording and playback operations in remote control mode 172
Remote control unit connected to the camera 172
Chapter 10 Network Connection 173
Network connection 174
Available functions 174
Operating environment 174
Preparing for connection 175
For wireless LAN 175
For wired LAN 176
For 4G/LTE 176
Network settings 178
Wireless LAN settings 178
Wired LAN settings 180
Network function 182
P2 browser function settings 182
P2 playlist edit function setting 183
Setting for connection with remote operation panel
(AK-HRP200G) 183
Using FTP client function 185
FTP client function setting 185
FTP server folder list (FTP explorer screen) 186
Deleting clips on the FTP server 187
Viewing information of clips on FTP server 187
Transferring from a P2 card to an FTP server (copy) 187
Writing back from an FTP server to a P2 card (copy) 188
Transferring from an SD memory card to an FTP server
(export) 188
Writing back from an FTP server to an SD memory card
(import) 189
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection 190
Inspections before shooting 191
Preparing to inspect 191
Inspecting the camera unit 191
Inspecting the memory recording functions 191
Maintenance 194
Charging the built-in battery 194
Warning system 195
Cases indicated by error codes 195
Cases indicated by error messages 195
Updating the camera rmware 199
Chapter 12 Additional Functions from the
Optional Board 200
HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G) 201
Chapter 13 Specication 202
Specications 203
Dimensions 203
Specications 203
Details of the connector signals 207
Index 210

Before using the camera, read this chapter.
Chapter 1 Overview

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Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camera
Before using the camera
rCaution regarding laser beams
The MOS sensor may be damaged if the MOS sensor is subjected to light from a laser beam.
Take sufcient care to prevent laser beams from striking the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.
rNote the following points.
fIf you prepare to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded
normally.
fShould video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of the camera or the P2 cards used, we will not assume liability for such failure.
fSet up or check the calendar and time zone before recording. (page 41) These settings have an effect on the management and playback order of
recorded contents.
rCautions when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the camera or a computer will merely change the le management information: it will
not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a
data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data stored in their
memory cards.
rSoftware information about this product
1 This product includes software licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and
customers are hereby notied that they have rights to obtain, re-engineer, and redistribute the source code of these software.
2 This product includes software licensed under MIT-License.
3 This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
4 This product includes software licensed under OpenBSD License.
5 This product includes PHP, freely available from <http://www.php.net/>.
6 This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
7 This product includes software licensed under MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE.
For details (These details are originally provided in English.) on how to obtain the source code, visit the following website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer.
rPrecautions when installing USB drivers
For the latest information on the driver, visit the following website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
fInstall the required driver into your computer from the website.
fFor installation procedure of the driver, refer to the installation manual on the website.

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Chapter 1 Overview — Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.)
Setting the region of use (setting the frame frequency, etc.)
When the camera is shipped, the region of use is not set. Before you use the camera for the rst time, follow the steps below to change the setting to
the frame frequency of the region of use.
1 When the region of use is not set, connect the camera’s power and set the <POWER> switch to <ON>.
The [AREA SELECT] screen for setting the region of use is displayed.
2 Use the jog button (or cursor buttons `/{) to select the region of use from [NTSC]/[NTSC (J)] (Japan)/[PAL] and press the jog
dial button (or <SET> button).
3 Select [YES] in the confirmation message, and press the jog dial button (or <SET> button).
The camera will be initialized according to the region of use selected and automatically restart.
After setting up the region of use once, this screen will not be displayed when subsequently turning the power on. To change the region of use,
perform [OPTION MENU] → [AREA SETTING].
@@NOTE
tWhen making this setting to use the camera for the rst time, only the following items are changed on the camera. Menu setting values other than the
following items stay at their factory settings.
Factory settings [NTSC] [NTSC (J)] [PAL]
[LINE&FREQ] [1080-59.94i] [1080-59.94i] [1080-59.94i] [1080-50i]
[REC FORMAT] [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I100/60i] [AVC-I100/50i]
[CAMERA MODE] [60i] [60i] [60i] [50i]
[SETUP] [7.5%A] [7.5%A] [0%] [0%]
[HEADROOM] [20dB] [20dB] [20dB] [18dB]
[REC META DATA] →
[LANGUAGE]*1[ENGLISH] [ENGLISH] [JAPANESE] [ENGLISH]
M/D/Y indication*2M/D/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D D/M/Y
[TIME ZONE] +0:00 +0:00 +9:00 +0:00
*1 For details, refer to “Setting metadata display language” (page 109).
*2 Does not included in the menu item. Each character indicates the following: M: Month, D: Day, Y: Year

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Chapter 1 Overview — Accessories
Accessories
Shoulder strap (page 38)
Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 16)
@@NOTE
tAfter unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly.

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Chapter 1 Overview — Use of the camera on a system
Use of the camera on a system
Parts other than the camera are optionally available. Use the following recommended parts.
Basic conguration devices
Equipment necessary for shooting with the camera, such as batteries, etc.
Part name Part No. Remark
Electronic HD color viewnder AG-CVF10G/AG-CVF15G/AJ-HVF21KG —
Super-directional electret stereo microphone
(phantom +48V) AJ-MC700P/AG-MC200G “Using front microphone” (page 36)
Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON “Mounting and adjusting the lens” (page 30)
Battery
HYTRON140*1
DIONIC HC*1
V-mount type battery plate
fENDURA E-10
“Mounting and setting battery” (page 27)
SD memory card*2
P2 memory card*2
microP2 memory card*2
Visit the support desk at the website*2“P2 card” (page 42)
*1 A battery holder is provided as standard on the body.
*2 For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards that are not described in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following
website:
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Expanded conguration devices
You can also use the following devices in addition to the basic conguration devices.
Part name Part No. Remark
Remote control cable AJ-C10050G —
Remote control unit AJ-RC10G “Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G)”
(page 169)
Extension control unit AG-EC4G “Connecting to the extension control unit
(AG-EC4G)” (page 171)
Remote operation panel AK-HRP200G “Connecting to the remote operation panel
(AK-HRP200G)” (page 172)
Wireless module AJ-WM30 “For wireless LAN” (page 175)
HD/SD SDI input board AG-YA600G “HD/SD SDI input board (AG-YA600G)” (page 201)
LCD monitor BT-LH80W/BT-LH900, etc. —
Storage device — —
UniSlot wireless microphone receiver — —
External DC power supply —“Using external DC power supply” (page 28)
Accessories
Part name Part No. Remark
Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 —
Microphone holder AJ-MH800G “Using front microphone” (page 36)
Rain cover SHAN-RC700 “Attaching the rain cover” (page 39)
Tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 “Attaching a tripod” (page 38)

This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the [HOME] screen of the SmartUI are also
described.
Chapter 2 Description of parts

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Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section
Power supply and accessory mounting section
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1 <POWER> switch (page 48)
Switch on/off the power.
2 Battery release lever (page 27)
Pull this battery release lever down to release the battery.
3 Battery holder (page 27)
Mount the Anton/Bauer battery.
4 Light control switch (page 27)
5 <DC IN> terminal (page 28)
This is the external DC power supply input terminal. Connect to the external DC power supply.
6 <DC OUT> terminal (page 40)
This is the DC 12 V output terminal. It provides a maximum current of 1.5 A.
@@NOTE
tWhen connecting external equipment to this terminal, rst fully check the polarities of the connection. Failure to do so may result in a malfunction.
7 <REMOTE> terminal (pages 169, 171)
Connect the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional) to remote-control some functions. For details, refer to “Connecting to the remote control unit
(AJ-RC10G)” (page 169).
Connect the extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional) to remote-control some functions. For details, refer to “Connecting to the extension control
unit (AG-EC4G)” (page 171).
8 Light output terminal
Connect the Ultralight 2 of Anton/Bauer (optional) or an equivalent video light of 50 W or under.
The battery charge level drops sharply when the light is illuminated. When using the light, using a battery of 90 Wh or more is recommended.
9 Cable holders
Used for clamping the light and microphone cables in place.
10 Accessory mounting holes
Attach accessories. Use only for the purpose of attaching accessories.
fMounting hole size
-1/4-20 UNC (screw length 10 mm or shorter)
-3/8-16 UNC (screw length 10 mm or shorter)
11 Shoulder strap attachment tting (page 38)
Attach the shoulder strap.
12 Light shoe
Attach the video light.
Mounting hole size
f1/4-20 UNC (screw length 6 mm or shorter)
13 Viewnder left-right positioning ring
To adjust the left/right position of the viewnder, loosen this ring, and slide the viewnder to the left or right to adjust it to an easy-to-view position.
Tighten the ring to clamp the viewnder in place after adjusting the viewnder.
14 <VF> terminal
Attach the viewnder AG-CVF15G (optional), etc.
15 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp (page 30)
Used for securing the lens and microphone cables.

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Chapter 2 Description of parts — Power supply and accessory mounting section
16 <LENS> terminal (page 30)
Connect the lens connection cable. For a detailed description of the lens used, refer to the Operating Instructions for the lens.
17 Tripod mount (page 38)
Attach the tripod adaptor SHAN-TM700 (optional) when mounting the camera on the tripod.
18 Lens mount (2/3 type bayonet) (page 30)
Mount the lens.
19 Lens lever (page 30)
After mounting the lens to the lens mount, tighten the lever to secure the lens.
20 Mount cap (page 30)
Raise the lens lever to remove the cap. Replace the cap when the lens is not mounted.

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Chapter 2 Description of parts — Audio (input) function section
Audio (input) function section
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1 <MIC IN> terminal (page 36)
Connect the microphone (optional).
fThe phantom microphone can also be used. To use this, set [ON] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [FRONT MIC
POWER]. When it is set to [ON] and a microphone is not connected, low frequency noise may occur. This is not a problem when a microphone is
connected.
2 <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial (page 61)
Adjust the recording level of audio channels 1 to 4.
fSetting the audio level adjustment method to [MANU] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI allows you to adjust the audio level of the voice
channel using this dial.
fYou can use the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [FRONT VR CH1], [FRONT VR CH2], [FRONT VR CH3], and
[FRONT VR CH4] to set the controls so that this operation can be done from any input terminal.
3 <AUDIO IN CH1/3>, <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal (page 37)
Connect the audio equipment or the microphone.
4 <LINE>/<MIC> switch (pages 37, 192)
Switch audio input signals connected to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3>/<AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminal.
<LINE>: Select when audio equipment is connected by the line input.
<MIC>: Select when the external microphone is connected.
5 Microphone input power switch (page 192)
Switch to supply power to the microphones connected to <AUDIO IN CH1/3> and <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminals.
<+48V>: Supplies +48 V power to the microphone.
<OFF>: Does not supply power to the microphone.
@@NOTE
tWhen microphone input <+48V> is set and microphones are not connected to the <AUDIO IN CH1/3> and <AUDIO IN CH2/4> terminals, low-
frequency noise may occur. This is not a problem when a microphone is connected.
6 Wireless slot (page 36)
Mount the UniSlot wireless microphone receiver (optional).

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Chapter 2 Description of parts — Audio (output) function section
Audio (output) function section
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1 <MONITOR> dial
Adjust the volume of the speaker and earphones.
2 Internal speaker
During recording, EE audio can be monitored, and during playback, playback audio can be monitored.
Audio from the speaker automatically disappears when earphones are connected to the <PHONES> terminal.
3 <PHONES> terminal
This is the connecting terminal for audio monitor earphones (stereo mini-jack).
4 <AUDIO OUT> terminal(page 145)
Output audio signals recorded on audio channel 1/2 or 3/4.
fSelect the output signal on the [AUD03:MONI] screen of SmartUI.

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Chapter 2 Description of parts — Shooting and recording/playback functions section
Shooting and recording/playback functions section
Shooting and recording (camera unit)
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1 <ND FILTER> dial (page 49)
Select the lter to suit the brightness of the subject.
<1><CLEAR>: Does not use the ND lter.
<2><1/4ND>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/4.
<3><1/16ND>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/16.
<4><1/64ND>: Reduce the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/64.
2 <SHUTTER> switch (page 57)
This is the electronic shutter switch.
<OFF>: Disables the electronic shutter.
<ON>: Enables the electronic shutter.
<SEL>: Changes the speed of the electronic shutter.
This switch is the spring switch. Each turn towards the <SEL> side alters the shutter speed.
3 <AUTO W/B BAL> switch (page 54)
<AWB>: Adjusts white balance automatically. When this switch is operated with the <WHITE BAL> switch on the side set to the <A> or <B> position,
white balance is adjusted in several seconds and the adjusted value is stored in memory. When the <WHITE BAL> switch is at the <PRST> position,
the value can be changed to the preset color temperature and user-specied variable value by setting the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the
<AWB> side, and setting it once again towards the <AWB> side while the color temperature is displayed.
<ABB>: Adjusts black balance automatically.
4 USER (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2> button) (page 60)
Assign user-selected functions to each button. Pressing each button performs the assigned function.
5 <DISP/MODE CHK> switch (page 97)
This is the spring switch to check the status of the shooting, etc.
fPush this towards the <OFF> side to clear all displays except viewnder operation status and frame displays such as the area display, and the
counter, marker, and safety zone displays.
fPush this towards the <CHK> side to display in the viewnder the setting status for all shooting functions, the list of functions assigned to the
USER button, etc. while on stand-by or while shooting. Pushing it to the <CHK> side again while information is displayed switches the display to
the next information page. The mode check information display disappears after approximately three seconds.
6 <GAIN> switch (page 54)
Switch the video amplier gain according to the brightness of the subject to shoot.
fThe gain settings for the <L>/<M>/<H> positions can be changed using main menu → [SW MODE] → [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN], and [HIGH GAIN].
fFactory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB.
7 <OUTPUT>/<AUTO KNEE> selector switch
Select the video signals output to the memory, viewnder and video monitor from the camera unit.
<CAM>/<ON>: Video captured with the camera is output and the auto knee function is activated. Instead of the auto knee function, the dynamic
range stretcher (DRS) function can be assigned.
<CAM>/<OFF>: Video captured with the camera is output and the auto knee function is not activated. The knee point is xed to the level set by
menu operations.
<BARS>/<OFF>: Color bars signal is output. The auto knee function is not activated.
@@NOTE
tAuto knee function
When you adjust the levels to shoot people or scenery, etc. against a strongly lit background, the background will be totally whited out, and
buildings and scenery in the background will be blurred. In such a case, the auto knee function reproduces the background clearly.
The auto knee function is effective when shooting the following scenes:
- The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear sky.
- When shooting people in a vehicle or building as well as the background visible through a window at the same time.

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- The subject is a high-contrast scene.
8 <WHITE BAL> switch (pages 54, 55)
Select the method for adjustment of the white balance.
<PRST>: Set the switch to this position when you have no time or are otherwise unable to adjust the white balance.
fThe factory setting is 3200 K.
fThe color temperature can be changed successively to 3200 K, 5600 K, and the user-specied variable value by setting the main menu → [SW
MODE] → [W.BAL PRESET], or by pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side, and pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch
towards the <AWB> side again while the color temperature is displayed. The variable value can be set with the jog dial button. (page 55)
<A>/<B>: Pushing the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side adjusts the white balance automatically and saves the adjusted value to
<A> or <B>.
fSelecting [Bch] from the main menu → [SW MODE] → [ATW] allows you to assign auto tracking white balance (ATW) function to <B>. (page 55)
9 Focal plane index < >
Indicate the focal plane of the MOS sensor.
It provides a reference for measuring the accurate focal distance from the subject.
Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording unit)
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1 <REC> button (page 49)
Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording.
This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side.
2 <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal (page 75)
This is the output terminal for SDI signals.
fAttaching the HD/SD SDI input board AG-YA600G (optional) allows you to input the SDI signal. (page 201)
3 <MON OUT> terminal (page 75)
This is the output terminal of the video monitor. Video independent from the <SDI OUT/IN (OP)> terminal can be output. Also, you can select the
HD SDI signal, the SD SDI signal that you down-converted, or the VBS signal on the [SET02:MON/HDMI FORMAT] screen of SmartUI. Cross-
conversion and up-conversion are not supported.
4 <LAN> terminal (page 176)
Connect the LAN cable.
@@NOTE
tFor the cable to be connected to the <LAN> terminal, use the shielded cable.
5 <USB2.0> terminal (sub-host) (pages 175, 176)
Mount the wireless module AJ-WM30 (optional). Or, attach the USB 2.0 extension cable connecting the body and the 4G/LTE USB modem
(optional).
6 <FOCUS ASSIST> button (page 52)
Switch on/off the focus assist function.
7 Busy (active status indication) lamp (page 82)
Indicate the active status of the SD memory card, and is illuminated when the card is active.