Panasonic AG-CX7

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Chapter 3 Preparation

Before you use the unit, attach the battery following the procedures in this chapter. The attaching of accessories is also described in this chapter.

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Information for Your Safety2
- Table of Contents6
Chapter 1 Overview8
Before Using the Unit9
Accessories/Optional Accessories12
- Accessories12
- Optional Accessories12
When Turning on the Power for the First Time13
- [Time Zone]13
- [Clock Setting]13
What You Can Do with this Unit14
- Recording to the Memory Card14
- Linking to External Devices14
- Connecting to the Network15
Chapter 2 Description of Parts16
Main Unit17
Handle Unit (Supplied)20
Basic Operation22
- Multidial Operation22
- Touch Operation of the LCD Monitor22
Chapter 3 Preparation23
Power Supply24
- Attaching and Removing the Battery24
- Charging the Battery25
Attaching Accessories27
- Adjusting the Grip Belt27
- Attaching the Lens Hood27
- Attaching the Eye Cup28
- Attaching the Handle Unit29
- Attaching the External Microphone31
- Attaching a Tripod32
Turning On/Off the Power33
- Turning the Unit on and off with the Power Button33
- Turning the Unit on and off with the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder33
Charging the Built-In Battery33
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock34
Preparing the Memory Card35
- Memory Cards Supported by the Unit (as of January 2020)35
- Preventing Unintentional Erasing36
- Inserting/Removing the Memory Card37
- Formatting the Memory Card37
- Recording Time of the Memory Card38
- Handling the Recording Data40
Setting of Time Data43
- Definition of Time Data43
- User Bits Settings43
- Setting the Time Code44
Assigning Function to the USER Buttons46
- Functions Assigned to USER Buttons46
- Checking the Function Assigned to the USER Buttons48
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor49
- Using the LCD Monitor49
- Adjusting the LCD Monitor49
- Mirror Shooting49
Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder50
- Using the Viewfinder50
- Adjusting the Viewfinder50
Tally Lamp51
Chapter 4 Operation52
Basic Operation of the Screen53
- Major Button Operation and Screen Display53
- Major Button Operation and Switching Screen54
Operating each Screen55
- Camera Image Screen55
- Thumbnail Screen55
- Operation Icon Screen55
Basic Operation of the Menu56
- Configuration of the Menu56
- Displaying the Menu57
- Operating the Menu58
- Initializing the Menu59
Menu Settings60
- [THUMBNAIL] Menu60
- [CAMERA] Menu61
- [SCENE FILE] Menu64
- [AUDIO] Menu69
- [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] Menu71
- [RECORDING] Menu79
- [NETWORK] Menu81
- [SYSTEM] Menu87
- [OTHERS] Menu88
Factory Setting Value of the Scene File92
- [SCENE FILE] Menu92
Target Items for Scene File/Setup File/Initialization93
- [THUMBNAIL] Menu93
- [CAMERA] Menu93
- [SCENE FILE] Menu94
- [AUDIO] Menu95
- [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] Menu95
- [RECORDING] Menu97
- [NETWORK] Menu97
- [SYSTEM] Menu98
- [OTHERS] Menu98
Handling Setting Data99
- Scene Files99
- Setup File101
Chapter 5 Shooting102
- Shooting103
  - Selecting the Resolution, Codec, and Frame Rate for Recording Video104
Adjustable Settings When Shooting107
- Iris107
- Gain108
- Super Gain108
- AE Level (Exposure Compensation)109
- Brightness Adjustment110
- Focusing (Manual Focus)110
- Setting the Shutter Speed111
- Area Mode Function111
Adjusting the White and Black Balance113
- White Balance Adjustment113
- Black Balance Adjustment116
Using the Zoom Function117
- Adjusting the Zoom Position117
Using the Built-In LED Light119
- Adjust the Amount of Light from the Built-In LED Light119
Image Quality Adjustment120
- Detail Function120
- Skin Tone Function120
- RB Gain Control Function120
- Chroma Setting Function120
- Matrix Function120
- Color Correction Function121
- Black Control Function121
- Gamma Function121
- Knee Function121
Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function122
- Flash Band Compensation Function Settings122
- When Using the Flash Band Compensation Function122
Super Slow Recording Function123
Audio Input124
- Switching the Audio Input124
- Using the Built-In Microphone/External Microphone (Stereo Mini Jack)124
- Using Audio Equipment/External Microphone (XLR, 3-Pin)125
- Adjusting the Audio Recording Level125
- Monitoring the Audio127
- Confirming Audio Input Setting127
Special Recording Function128
- Pre-Recording128
- Relay Recording128
- Simultaneous Recording129
- Background Recording130
- Interval Recording131
- IR Recording132
Convenient Shooting Functions133
- Zebra Patterns Display133
- Displaying the Marker133
- Focus Assist Function134
- Face Detection/Tracking AE&AF Function137
- Optical Image Stabilizer Function137
- Dynamic Range Stretcher Function138
- Time Stamp Function139
- Waveform Monitor Function139
- Digital Zoom Function140
- Level Gauge140
Operation Icon Screen Display141
- Displaying the Operation Icon Screen141
Multi Manual Function142
- Displaying the Operation Icon Screen143
- Adjusting Headphone Volume143
Chapter 6 Playback144
Thumbnail Operation145
- Thumbnail Operation Overview145
- Thumbnail Screen145
- Copying Clip148
- Deleting Clips149
- Protecting Clips149
- Restoring Clips150
- Playing Back Clips151
Useful Playback Function153
- Resume Play153
Still Image Recording Function154
Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display155
Output Format156
- Format that Can be Output from the <SDI OUT> Terminal [CX8]/[CX10]156
- Format that Can be Output from the <HDMI> Terminal157
Screen Status Display158
- Screen Display During Shooting158
- Screen Display During Playback162
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status163
- Mode Check Display164
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices166
Connecting with Headphones and Tv/Monitor167
- Headphones167
- Remote Control167
- Tv/Monitor168
Connection Function Via the USB Terminal169
- Connection with a Computer in Card Reader Mode169
- Operating Environment (Mass Storage)170
Remote Operation by Iphone/Ipad or Android Terminal171
Chapter 9 Network Connection172
- Network Connection173
Network Settings175
- Wireless LAN Settings175
- Wired LAN Settings [CX10]177
- Specifying the Network Settings Using the Settings Tool [CX10]178
- Confirming the Network Status179
Connecting to the Iphone/Ipad or Android Terminal180
- Unit Settings180
- Preparing the HC ROP App181
- Connecting to the HC ROP App181
- Operation While the HC ROP App Is Connected181
Streaming Function182
- Unit Settings182
- Starting Streaming with an Operation from the Application Software183
- Starting Streaming with an Operation on the Unit184
- Entering the Setting Using the Setting Tool185
NDI|HX Function [CX10]186
- Unit Settings186
Chapter 10 Notes188
Frequently Asked Questions189
- Power Supply189
- Battery189
- Memory Card189
- Indication189
- Shooting190
- Playback190
- Connections with External Devices190
- Computers191
- Others191
Warning System192
- Cases Indicated by Error Messages192
Recording Function that Cannot be Used Simultaneously196
Updating the Unit's Firmware197
Cleaning and Storing198
- Cleaning the Main Unit198
- Cautions for Storage198
Chapter 11 Specification199
Dimensions200
Specifications201
- General201
- Camera201
- Memory Card Recorder202
- Digital Video203
- Digital Audio203
- Streaming203
- Wi-Fi204
- Video Output204
- Audio Input204
- Audio Output204
- Other Input/Output204
- Monitor204
- Handle Unit205
- USB Ethernet Adaptor ([CX10] Supplied)205
- AC Adaptor205
- Battery Pack (AG-VBR59)205
Index206

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