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This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording. It also describes special shooting methods such as pre-recording and loop recording.

Chapter 4 Shooting

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Default Chapter1
- Operating Instructions1
Read this First2
- Declaration of Conformity3
- Table of Contents7
Chapter 1 Overview9
Before Using the Camera10
Setting the Region of Use (Setting the 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
Audio (Input) Function Section17
Audio (Output) Function Section18
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section19
- Shooting and Recording (Camera Unit)19
- Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section (Recording Unit)20
Menu Operation Section and Thumbnail Operation Section22
Time Code Section23
Warning and Status Display Section24
Smartui Display ([HOME] Screen)25
Chapter 3 Preparation26
Power Supply27
- Using Batteries27
- Mounting and Setting Battery27
- Using External DC Power Supply28
- Power Supply29
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens30
- Mounting the Lens30
- Lens Flange Back Adjustment30
- Mounting and Adjusting the Lens31
- White Shading Compensation32
- Mounting and Adjusting the Lens32
- Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (CAC)33
  - Mounting and Adjusting the Lens33
  - Mounting and Adjusting the Lens34
Preparing for Audio Input36
- Using Front Microphone36
- When Using a Wireless Microphone Receiver36
- Using Audio Devices37
- Preparing for Audio Input37
Mounting Accessories38
- Attaching a Tripod38
- Attaching the Shoulder Strap38
- Attaching the Rain Cover39
- Mounting Accessories39
Connecting the <DC OUT> Terminal to the External Recording Start/Stop Switch40
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock41
P2 Card42
- Inserting a P2 Card42
- Removing a P2 Card42
- Preventing Accidental Erasure43
- P2 Card Access Leds and Status of P2 Cards43
- P2 Card Recording Time43
  - CPS (Content Protection System)44
  - How to Handle Data Recorded on P2 Cards45
Tally Lamp46
Chapter 4 Shooting47
Basic Procedures48
- Preparation48
- For Shooting49
- Basic Procedures49
- Standard Recording50
- Native Recording50
- Selecting the Resolution, Codec, and Video Format for Recording50
- Basic Procedures51
Adjustable Settings When Shooting52
- Focus Assist Function52
- Level Gauge Function53
Adjusting the White and Black Balance54
- Adjusting the White Balance54
- Adjusting the Black Balance55
- Adjusting the White and Black Balance56
Setting the Electronic Shutter57
- Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed57
- Setting the Synchro Scan Mode58
Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function59
- Setting the Flash Band Compensation Function59
Assigning Functions to USER Buttons60
- Selectable Functions60
Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels61
- Selecting Audio Input Signals61
- Adjusting the Recording Level61
- Selecting the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> Dial Function61
Adjusting Image Quality62
- Detail Function62
- Skin Tone Function62
Special Recording Functions66
- Pre-Recording66
- Interval Recording66
- One-Shot Recording67
- Loop Recording67
- One-Clip Recording68
- Simultaneous Recording69
- Hot Swap Recording69
- Recording Check Function70
- Shot Mark Recording Function70
- Text Memo Recording Function70
Multi Formats71
- Selecting Recording Signals71
- System Modes and Recording Functions71
- List of Recording Settings and Recording Functions74
- Selecting Video Output74
- Recording/Playback and Output Format List75
Dual Codec Recording77
- Dual Codec Recording Setting77
- Recording the Proxy Data78
- Recording to the SD Memory Card78
- Checking the Proxy Data79
- Error Displays about Proxy Data Recordings80
Streaming Function81
- Setting the Network Connection81
- Using the Streaming Function81
- List of System Modes and Supported Streaming Output81
- List of Streaming Modes and Resolution/Frame Rates82
Handling Setting Data83
- Setting Data File Configuration83
- Handling SD Memory Cards83
- Performing Operations on SD Memory Cards84
- How to Use User Data84
- How to Use Scene File Data85
- How to Restore the Scene File or Menu Setting Status to the Factory Settings86
- Saving to an SD Memory Card and Loading Saved Data86
Selection of External Reference Signal and Generator Lock Setting88
- Locking the Video Signal to the External Reference Signal88
Setting the Time Data89
- Definition of Time Data89
- Recording of Time Codes and User Bits89
- User Bits Settings92
- How to Input User Bits93
- Setting the Time Code94
- Externally Locking the Time Code95
- Supplying the Time Code Externally96
- Connecting and Setting the Genlock and Time Code Input/Output97
- Setting and Displaying the Counter97
Convenient Shooting Functions98
- Scan Reverse Shooting98
- Zebra Patterns Display98
- Displaying the Center Marker98
- Displaying the Safety Zone Marker98
- Displaying Frame Marker99
- Checking and Displaying the Shooting Status99
- Changing Image Size99
- Dynamic Range Stretcher Function99
- Backlight Compensation99
- Color Bars99
- Waveform Monitor Function99
Chapter 5 Playback100
Normal and Variable Speed Playback101
Thumbnail Operations102
- Thumbnail Operation Overview102
- Thumbnail Screen102
- Selecting Thumbnails104
- Setting Thumbnail Screen Display105
- Changing Thumbnails106
- Shot Mark106
- Text Memo107
- Deleting Clips108
- Restoring Clips108
- Reconnecting Incomplete Clips108
- Copying Clips109
- Setting Clip Metadata109
- Formatting a P2 Card111
- Formatting SD Memory Cards111
- Properties112
Chapter 6 Menu Operations117
Setting Menu Structure118
- Menu Types and How to Open Them118
- Main Menu Structure118
Setting Menu Display119
- Setting Menu Basic Operations119
- Setting [USER MENU]120
- Setting Menu Initialization120
Menu List121
- [Scene File]121
- [System Mode]126
- [User Sw]127
- [Sw Mode]127
- [Recording Setup]128
- [Clip]130
- [Audio Setup]132
- [In/Out Sel]134
- [Network Setup]134
- [Display Setup]137
- [Battery Setup]139
- [Card Functions]141
- [Other Functions]141
- [Maintenance]142
- [Diagnostic]142
- [User Menu Sel]142
[OPTION MENU] List143
- [Area Setting]143
- [Awb Pre Control]143
- [Eng Security]143
Chapter 7 Smartui Operation144
Smartui Basic Operations145
- Buttons Used with Smartui145
- Initializing Smartui Menu Items145
Smartui Menu Structure146
Smartui Menu Operation Overview147
Smartui Menu List148
- [CAMERA] Screen148
- [AUDIO] Screen148
- [SETUP] Screen150
Chapter 8 Display153
Screen Status Display154
- Configuration of Status Display on Screen154
- Selecting Display Items on Screen154
- Screen Display154
- Checking and Displaying the Shooting Status158
- Mode Check Display159
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices161
Connecting to Video Equipment/Monitor162
Connection through the <USB2.0> Terminal163
- Connecting to a Computer in the USB Device Mode163
- Connecting to External Devices in USB Host Mode163
Connecting to the Remote Control Unit (AJ-RC10G)171
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode171
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode171
- Remote Control Mode Menu Operations171
- Remote Control Unit Connected to the Camera171
Connecting to the Extension Control Unit (AG-EC4G)173
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode173
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode173
Connecting to the Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)174
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode174
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode174
- Remote Control Unit Connected to the Camera174
Connecting to P2 ROP Application176
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode176
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode176
Chapter 10 Network Connection177
- Network Connection178
  - Available Functions178
  - Operating Environment178
Preparing for Connection179
- For Wireless Module AJ-WM30179
- For Wireless Module Other than AJ-WM30180
- For Wired LAN181
Network Settings182
- Wireless LAN Settings182
- 4G/LTE Setting184
- Wired LAN Settings184
Network Function186
- P2 Browser Function Settings186
- P2 Playlist Edit Function Setting187
- Setting for Connection with P2 ROP Application187
- Setting for Connection with Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)188
- Connection Settings for the Streaming Function188
Using FTP Client Function190
- FTP Client Function Setting190
- FTP Server Folder List (FTP Explorer Screen)191
- Deleting Clips on the FTP Server192
- Viewing Information of Clips on FTP Server193
- Transferring from a P2 Card to an FTP Server (Copy)193
- Writing Back from an FTP Server to a P2 Card (Copy)193
- Transferring from an SD Memory Card to an FTP Server (Export)194
- Writing Back from an FTP Server to an SD Memory Card (Import)194
Rec During Upload Function195
- Transferring Recorded Clips Automatically (Automatic Transfer Mode)195
- Transferring Selected Clips Automatically (Manual Selection Mode)195
- Displaying the Upload List196
Chapter 11 Maintenance and Inspection198
Inspections before Shooting199
- Preparing to Inspect199
- Inspecting the Camera Unit199
- Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions199
Maintenance202
- Charging the Built-In Battery202
Warning System203
- Cases Indicated by Error Codes203
- Cases Indicated by Error Messages203
Updating the Camera Firmware207
Chapter 12 Additional Functions from the Optional Board208
HD/SD SDI Input Board (AG-YA600G)209
Chapter 13 Specification Specifications211
Specifications211
- Dimensions211
Details of the Connector Signals215
Index218

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