Panasonic AJ-PX5000G - Chapter 5 Preparation

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Before you use the camera, mount the battery and lens following the procedures in this chapter. The mounting of accessories is also described in this

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Chapter 5 Preparation

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Default Chapter1
- Operating Instructions1
Read this First2
- Declaration of Conformity3
- Fcc Warning3
- Table of Contents7
Chapter 1 Overview9
Before Using the Camera10
Setting the Region of Use (Setting Frame Frequency, Etc.)11
Accessories12
Use of the Camera on a System13
- Basic Configuration Devices13
- Expanded Configuration Devices13
- Accessories13
Chapter 2 Description of Parts14
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section15
- Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section16
Audio (Input) Function Section17
- Audio (Input) Function Section18
Audio (Output) Function Section19
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section20
- Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section21
- Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section22
Menu Operation Section and Thumbnail Operation Section24
Time Code Section25
Warning and Status Display Section26
Description on Display Window27
- Information Display27
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback29
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock30
P2 Card31
- Inserting a P2 Card31
- Removing a P2 Card31
- Preventing Accidental Erasure32
- P2 Card Access Leds and Status of P2 Cards32
- P2 Card Recording Time33
- CPS (Content Protection System)34
- How to Handle Data Recorded on P2 Cards34
Basic Procedures35
- For Shooting36
- Basic Procedures36
- Standard Recording37
- Native Recording37
- Basic Procedures37
Special Recording Functions38
- Pre-Recording38
- Interval Recording38
- One-Shot Recording39
- Loop Recording39
- Special Recording Functions39
- One-Clip Recording40
- Standard Recording40
- Simultaneous Recording41
- Standard Recording41
- Hot Swap Recording42
- Recording Check Function42
- Shot Mark Recording Function42
- Inserting a P2 Card42
- Text Memo Recording Function43
Dual Codec Recording44
- Setting the Dual Codec44
- Setting Menu44
- Recording the Proxy Data45
- Recording to the SD Memory Card45
- Checking the Proxy Data46
- Dual Codec Recording46
- Error Displays about Proxy Data Recordings47
  - Dual Codec Recording47
  - Dual Codec Recording48
- Streaming Function49
Streaming Function50
Normal and Variable Speed Playback51
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording52
Multi Formats53
- Selecting Recording Signals53
- System Modes and Recording Functions53
  - Multi Formats54
  - Multi Formats55
- List of Recording Settings and Recording Functions56
- Multi Formats56
- Selecting Video Output57
- Multi Formats57
- List of Recording/Playback and Output Formats58
- Multi Formats59
Adjusting the White and Black Balance60
- Adjusting the White Balance60
- Adjusting the White and Black Balance61
- Adjusting the Black Balance62
- Adjusting the White and Black Balance62
Setting the Electronic Shutter64
- Shutter Mode64
- Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed64
- Setting the Synchro Scan Mode65
Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function66
- Setting the Flash Band Compensation Function66
Assigning Functions to <USER> Buttons67
Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels69
- Selecting Audio Input Signals69
- Adjusting the Recording Levels69
Selection of External Reference Signal and Generator Lock Setting72
- Locking the Video Signal to the External Reference Signal72
Setting the Time Data73
- Recording and Output of Time Codes and User Bits73
- Time Code73
- User Bits Settings74
- How to Input User Bits75
- Setting the Time Code76
- Externally Locking the Time Code77
- Setting the Camera ID80
- CTL Counter Setting and Display81
Viewfinder Status Display82
- Lamp Display in the Viewfinder82
- Configuration of Status Display on Viewfinder Screen82
- Selecting Display Items on Viewfinder Screen83
- Screen Display83
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status89
- Mode Check Display91
- Display Modes and Setting Changes/Adjustment Result Messages92
- Setting the Marker Display93
- Display of Marker Confirmation Screen (Marker Select Function)93
- Confirmation of Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder93
- Zebra Patterns Display93
- Focus Assist Function94
- Waveform Monitor Function95
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor96
Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder97
- Available Viewfinders97
Handling Setting Data99
- Setting Data File Configuration99
- Handling SD Memory Cards99
- Performing Operations on SD Memory Cards100
- How to Use User Data102
Chapter 5 Preparation107
Power Supply108
- Mounting and Setting Battery108
- Using External DC Power Supply109
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens111
- Mounting the Lens111
- Flange Back Adjustment111
- White Shading Compensation112
- Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (CAC)113
Preparing for Audio Input116
- Using the Front Microphone116
- Using a Wireless Microphone Receiver116
- Using Audio Devices117
Mounting Accessories118
- Mounting the Camera on a Tripod118
- Attaching the Shoulder Strap118
- Attaching the Rain Cover119
Connecting the <DC OUT> Terminal with the External Recording Start/Stop Switch120
Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips121
Thumbnail Operations122
- Thumbnail Operation Overview122
- Thumbnail Screen122
- Selecting Thumbnails125
- Thumbnail Screen Display Settings126
- Playing Back Clips127
- Changing Thumbnails127
- Shot Mark128
- Text Memo128
- Deleting Clips130
- Restoring Clips130
- Reconnecting Incomplete Clips130
- Copying Clips130
- Setting Clip Metadata131
- Formatting a P2 Card133
- Formatting SD Memory Cards133
- Properties134
- Connecting to External Devices Using the <USB3.0> Terminal (Host) (USB Storage Mode)138
- Sd Memory Card Status Display138
Chapter 7 Menu Operations145
Setting Menu Structure146
- Menu Types and How to Open Them146
- Main Menu Structure146
- [OPTION MENU] Structure146
Setting Menu Display147
- Setting Menu Basic Operations147
- Setting [USER MENU]148
Menu List149
- [Paint]149
- S] Camera Setting158
- [Camera]164
- Shutter Speed164
- [Clip]168
- [Rec/Pb]172
- [I/F Setup]176
- [File]186
- [Maintenance]188
- Lens File Adj189
- [System]190
- [User Menu Sel]191
- [Option Menu]191
- System Setup191
- Setting Items to [USER MENU] and Loading/Reading the Settings to a Data File192
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices208
Linking to External Devices209
- Connecting the External Device to the <USB2.0> Terminal (Device)209
- Connecting the External Device to the <USB3.0> Terminal (Host)209
- Connecting the Video and Monitor209
  - Recording Images of External Devices209
Connection Function Via <USB2.0> or <USB3.0> Terminals210
- Connecting to a Computer in the USB Device Mode210
- USB Storage Mode211
External Device Connection and Recording Control Function Using HD SDI212
- HD SDI Remote Function212
Connecting to the Remote Control Unit (AJ-RC10G)213
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode213
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode213
- Remote Control Unit Connected to the Camera213
Connecting to the Extension Control Unit (AG-EC4G)215
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode215
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode215
Connecting to Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)216
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode216
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode216
- Remote Control Unit Connected to the Camera217
Connecting to P2 ROP Application218
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode218
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode218
Chapter 9 Network Connection219
- Network Connection220
  - Available Functions220
  - Operating Environment220
Preparing for Connection221
- For Wireless Module AJ-WM30221
- For Wired LAN222
- For Wireless Module Other than AJ-WM30222
Network Settings223
- Wireless LAN Settings223
- Wired LAN Settings225
Network Function227
- P2 Browser Function Settings and Connection Status Check227
- P2 Playlist Edit Function Setting227
- Setting for Connection with P2 ROP Application228
- Setting for IP Connection with the Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)229
- Connection Settings for the Streaming Function229
Using FTP Client Function231
- FTP Client Function Setting231
- FTP Server Folder List (FTP Explorer Screen)232
- Deleting Clips on the FTP Server233
- Viewing Information of Clips on FTP Server234
- Transferring from a P2 Card to an FTP Server (Copy)234
- Writing Back from an FTP Server to a P2 Card (Copy)234
- Transferring from an SD Memory Card to an FTP Server (Export)235
- Writing Back from an FTP Server to an SD Memory Card (Import)235
Rec During Upload Function237
- Transferring Recorded Clips Automatically (Automatic Transfer Mode)237
- Transferring Selected Clips Automatically (Manual Selection Mode)237
- Displaying the Upload List238
Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection240
Inspections before Shooting241
- Preparing to Inspect241
- Inspecting the Camera Unit241
- Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions241
Maintenance244
- Charging the Built-In Battery244
Warning System245
- Warnings Description List245
- Error Code247
- Warning Information Display247
- Warning/Error Displays in the Thumbnail Operation, Menu Operation, and USB Storage Mode248
Updating the Camera Firmware250
Chapter 11 Specification251
Dimensions252
- Specifications252
- Digital Audio253
- Dimensions and Specifications252
Details of the Connector Signals255
- Index258

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