Setup menu list. Panasonic AG-AF100P
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Panasonic AG-AF100P is a professional-quality Memory Card Camera-Recorder designed for capturing high-resolution video and audio. With its advanced features and compact size, it's perfect for a wide range of applications, including filmmaking, journalism, and event videography.
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Setup menu list
SCENE FILE screen
Item
SCENE
SELECT
OPERATION
TYPE
Display mode
Description of settings
(Camera)
Selects the settings (SCENE FILES) according to the variety of shooting circumstances.
You can read, save, and initialize these settings from MENU - SCENE FILE -
LOAD / SAVE / INIT.
F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6
(Camera)
Switches the shutter and frame rate operation to video type or film type.
FILM CAM:
VFR operation is enabled. SLOW shutter speeds are disabled.
SYNCHROSCAN is displayed as an angle. Gain is displayed as ISO.
VIDEO CAM:
VFR operation is disabled. SLOW shutter speeds are enabled.
SYNCROSCAN is displayed as 1/n. Gain is displayed as dB.
REC FORMAT (Camera)
Selects the recording format.
When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz
PH 1080/24P and PH 720/24P represent native recording.
PH 1080/60i, PH 1080/30P, PH 1080/24P, PH 720/60P, PH 720/30P, PH 720/24P,
HA 1080/60i, HE 1080/60i
When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz
PH 1080/50i, PH 1080/25P, PH 720/50P, PH 720/25P, HA 1080/50i, HE 1080/50i
VFR MODE (Camera) ON:
Enables the VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode.
OFF:
Disables the VFR mode.
Functions only when REC FORMAT is set to 1080/24P, 1080/30P, or 1080/25P.
Functions only when OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM
Does not function when SDI 24PsF is set to ON.
Audio cannot be recorded when VFR MODE = ON.
FRAME RATE (Camera)
Sets the FRAME RATE.
Operates only when OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM.
You can make the settings from SHUTR/F.RATE on the rear side of the camera also.
When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz
12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60
When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz
12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50
SYNCRO
SCAN
(Camera)
Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc.
Holding the OPERATION lever toward the or will cause the values to change at a faster rate.
When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM and SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz
•
•
60P/60i:
1/60.0…1/250.6
30P:
1/30.0…1/48.0…1/250.6
•
24P:
1/24.0…1/48.0…1/250.6
When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM and SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz
•
•
50P/50i:
1/50.0…1/250.0
25P:
1/25.0…1/48.0…1/250.0
When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM, “deg (angle)” Display
10.0d…172.8d…180.0d…360.0d (0.5d/div)
indicates the factory setting.
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SCENE FILE screen (continued)
Item
DETAIL
CORING
Display mode
Description of settings
DETAIL LEVEL (Camera)
Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical directions).
-7…0…+7
V DETAIL
LEVEL
(Camera)
Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction.
-7…0…+7
(Camera)
Adjusts the level of noise reduction of the detail signal.
Set to – for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly.
Set to + to reduce noise.
-7…0…+7
CHROMA
LEVEL
CHROMA
PHASE
(Camera)
Adjusts the chroma level.
-7…0…+7
(Camera)
Adjusts the chroma level.
-7…0…+7
COLOR TEMP
Ach
COLOR TEMP
Bch
(Camera)
Make fine adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance Ach adjustment).
-7…0…+7
(Camera)
Make fine adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance Bch adjustment).
-7…0…+7
MASTER PED
(Camera)
Adjusts the master pedestal (black level of the image) as the basis for images.
-15…0…+15
A.IRIS LEVEL
(Camera)
Sets the desired AUTO IRIS level.
-6…0…+6
DRS
(Camera)
Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. It enables the dynamic range to be expanded by compressing the level of the video signals in the highbrightness areas where overexposure results during normal shooting.
OFF
,
1
,
2
,
3
•
•
The higher the number of the setting, the higher the compression level of the high-brightness areas.
The higher the number of the setting, the greater the interference in darker areas.
GAMMA
KNEE
(Camera)
Selects the gamma curves.
HD NORM:
This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting.
LOW:
SD NORM:
This is the normal video setting carried over from the DVX100 series.
HIGH:
Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a gentle incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens.
Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the gamma curve that has a sharp incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast softens.
B.PRESS:
Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.
CINE-LIKE D:
Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images.
CINE-LIKE V:
Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images with emphasized contrast.
• When you select CINE-LIKE gamma, we recommend setting the lens aperture lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) for optimal results.
(Camera)
To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through the image pickup device.
AUTO:
Sets the level automatically according to the received signals.
LOW:
Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%)
MID:
Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%)
HIGH:
High setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%)
• Not available when a DRS value is set, or when GAMMA is set to CINE-LIKE.
indicates the factory setting.
SCENE FILE screen (continued)
Item
MATRIX
SKIN TONE
DTL
B/W MODE
CARD READ
CARD WRITE
LOAD/SAVE/
INIT
NAME EDIT
Display mode
Description of settings
(Camera)
Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting.
NORM1:
Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp.
NORM2:
Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM1 mode.
FLUO:
Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors.
CINE-LIKE:
Suitable for cinema-like images.
(Camera)
Switches skin tone details ON or OFF. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details and soften the skin tone.
ON, OFF
(Camera)
Selects the black and white shooting function.
All recorded and output video signals are converted to black and white.
Color temperature adjustment modes, such as AWB, operate even when the B/W
MODE is ON and affect the black and white images.
It is recommended that you set the B/W MODE to ON after adjusting and checking the white balance when the B/W MODE is OFF.
ON, OFF
(Camera)
Reads scene files from the SD Memory Card.
Slot1:
Reads scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) saved on the SD Memory
Card of Slot 1 after selecting the setting values.
Slot2:
Reads scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) saved on the SD Memory
NO:
Card of Slot 2 after selecting the setting values.
Returns to the previous screen.
(Camera)
Saves scene files on the SD Memory Card.
Slot1:
Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) on the
SD Memory Card of Slot 1.
Slot2:
Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from F1 to F6) on the
NO:
SD Memory Card of Slot 2.
Returns to the previous screen.
(Camera) LOAD:
Loads the scene file settings saved by this camera.
SAVE:
Saves the updated scene file settings.
INITIALIZE:
Returns the settings of the scene file selected from the SCENE
FILE item to factory settings.
NO:
Returns to the previous screen.
(Camera)
Edits the name of the scene file selected from the MENU/SCENE FILE/SCENE SELECT.
YES, NO
indicates the factory setting.
SW MODE screen
Item
FUNCTION
KNOB
Display mode
Description of settings
(Camera)
Sets the function assigned to the AREA operation of the FUNCTION KNOB.
INH:
FOCUS:
IRIS:
YGET:
No function is assigned.
AUTO FOCUS / FOCUS BAR function
AUTO IRIS / IRIS METER function
YGET (Luminance measurement) function
FOCUS/IRIS:
Simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS described above
FOCUS/YGET:
Simultaneous operation of FOCUS and YGET described above
indicates the factory setting.
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SW MODE screen (continued)
LOW GAIN
MID GAIN
HIGH GAIN
ATW
Item
IRIS DIAL
Display mode
Description of settings
(Camera)
Sets the gain value assigned to the L position of the GAIN switch.
When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM
ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000,
ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200
When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM
-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB
(Camera)
Sets the gain value assigned to the M position of the GAIN switch.
When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM
ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000,
ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200
When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM
-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB
(Camera)
Sets the gain value assigned to the H position of the GAIN switch.
When OPERATION TYPE = FILM CAM
ISO200, ISO250, ISO320, ISO400, ISO500, ISO640, ISO800, ISO1000,
ISO1250, ISO1600, ISO2000, ISO2500, ISO3200
When OPERATION TYPE = VIDEO CAM
-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB
(Camera)
Sets the operation of the ATW (Auto Tracking White) function assigned to the
WHITE BAL switch. When the ATW function is allocated to the USER button, the operation remains effective.
Ach:
Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.
Bch:
Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B.
PRST:
Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.
OFF:
Deactivates the ATW function.
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets the rotation direction and aperture control of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS mode)
DOWN OPEN:
The aperture opens when the IRIS dial is turned downward.
UP OPEN:
The aperture opens when the IRIS dial is turned upward.
indicates the factory setting.
SW MODE screen (continued)
Item
USER1 SW
USER2 SW
USER3 SW
WFM
S/S SW INH
FACE
FRAMING
Display mode
(Camera)
(PB)
Description of settings
Sets the function assigned to the USER1 button.
INH:
REC CHECK:
FACE DETECT:
No function is assigned
Performs recording check.
This is the face detection function. Performs the AUTO IRIS /
AUTO FOCUS operation centering around the detected face.
FA:
CAPTURE:
Enabled when both focus control and iris control are set to auto.
Displays the edges in red. (Only for LCD/EVF) During operation, the LCD/EVF borders are displayed in red.
Records still images. Does not operate during movie recording and when the PRE REC function is in use.
Switches the ATW function ON or OFF.
Fixes the white balance value when the button is pressed
ATW:
ATW LOCK:
SHOT MARK:
INDEX:
LAST CLIP:
• during ATW. Press again to perform ATW.
Shot mark recording. (Page 13) Takes effect during recording, thumbnail display, and clip display.
Index recording (Page 13) Takes effect during recording.
Deletes the last recorded clip. (Page 13)
After recording, clips cannot be deleted by switching to PB or PC mode, by changing the recording format, or by turning off the camera.
BACKLIGHT:
Auto iris control for the backlight compensation.
SPOTLIGHT:
Switches auto iris control ON or OFF for the spotlight.
BLACKFADE:
Blackfade (Page 11)
WHITEFADE:
Whitefade (Page 11)
(Camera)
(PB)
Assign a function to the USER2 button.
The setting contents are the same as USER1.
ATW LOCK
(Camera)
(PB)
Assign a function to the USER3 button.
The setting contents are the same as USER1.
REC CHECK
(Camera)
Switches the waveform display that appears when the WFM button is pressed.
WAVE:
VECTER:
Displays as a waveform.
Displays as a vector.
WAVE/VECTOR:
Each time the button is pressed, the setting changes in the following order: OFF → WAVE → VECTOR → OFF.
(Camera) 1:
Disables the START/STOP1 SW.
2:
Disables the START/STOP2 SW.
NO:
Does not disable any switch. Use to prevent erroneous operation of the unnecessary START/STOP SW.
(Camera)
Frames the faces detected during operation of the FACE DETECT function with the USER SW.
The maximum number of detected frames is 15, and faces bigger and closer to the center of the screen are given priority.
OFF:
Frames are not displayed.
PRIMARY:
Only the high-priority frames are displayed.
ALL:
Cannot be set when you are using INTERVAL REC.
indicates the factory setting.
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RECORDING SETUP screen
PREREC
MODE
Item
Display mode
Description of settings
(Camera)
Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF.
ON:
•
•
Enables PRE REC function.
OFF:
Disables PRE REC function.
TCG is set to FREE RUN.
Cannot be set when you are using INTERVAL REC.
INTERVAL REC (Camera)
Scenes moving slowly over a long period of time are recorded as short movies by providing a recording interval. One frame is recorded in each recording time period that has been set, and 24 frames (PAL 25 frames) form a one-second video. When you set INTERVAL REC, the following items are set automatically:
•
•
PH Mode 1080/24P (When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94)
1080/25P (When SYSTEM FREQ = 50)
TC RECRUN Fixed to NDF
Audio recording is not performed.
OFF, 1SECOND, 10SECONDS, 30SECONDS, 1MINUTE, 2MINUTES
RELAY REC
(Camera) ON:
Relay recording performed. When the SD card used for recording has no remaining space, recording continues in another SD card if an SD card that can be used for recording is inserted in another SD card slot.
OFF:
Relay recording not performed. Recording stops when the target SD card has no remaining space.
PH AUDIO
MODE
MIC ALC
MIC GAIN1
MIC GAIN2
(Camera)
Selects the format of audio recording when REC FORMAT = PH.
LPCM:
Recording is performed in uncompressed LPCM.
AC3:
Recording is performed in Dolby AC3 format.
•
•
Fixed to AC3 for other than the PH mode.
If LPCM is set, playback is not possible in our previous models, such as AG-
HMR10.
(Camera) ON:
Enables mic level auto control.
OFF:
Disables mic level auto control.
Audio distortion can be reduced at high input levels. To adjust the recording level of audio signals (regardless of this setting), use the AUDIO control knobs.
(Camera)
Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 1 terminal.
-50dB, -60dB
(Camera)
Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 2 terminal.
-50dB, -60dB
indicates the factory setting.
TC/UB SETUP screen
TCG
Item
TC MODE
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
EXT TC LINK
Display mode
Description of settings
(Camera)
Selects the correction mode of the internal time code when the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded.
DF:
Uses the drop frame mode.
NDF:
Uses the non-drop frame mode.
•
•
TC MODE is automatically set to NDF when you set recording frame rate of recording format to 24P.
Takes effect only when SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz. PH 1080/24P and PH
720/24P represent native recording.
(Camera)
Sets the mode in which you advance the internal time code generator.
FREE RUN:
The time code is advanced regardless of the operation mode. A slight time error may occur when switching to PB mode if the frame rate is set to 24P.
REC RUN:
The time code is advanced only when recording.
(Camera)
Sets the initial time code.
Set the frame value to 0 or a multiple of 4 when you set recording frame rate of recording format to 24P. If any other value is set, the recorded time code will mismatch.
YES, NO
(Camera)
Sets the user information.
YES, NO
(Camera)
Synchronizes the initial time code value during multi-camera shooting. (SLAVE camera time codes are synchronized to the master internal TCG value.
MASTER:
Sets the mode to master mode.
SLAVE:
Sets the mode to slave mode. When the COUNTER RESET/TC
SET button is pressed, input time codes are synchronized to the internal TCG.
NO:
•
Returns to the previous screen.
MASTER and SLAVE mode settings are in effect only when this menu is open.
When the menu is closed, EXT TC LINK is automatically canceled.
indicates the factory setting.
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AV IN/OUT SETUP screen
DOWNCON
MODE
Item
SDI & HDMI
OUT SEL
SDI OUT
SDI 24PsF
SDI EDH
HP MODE
Display mode
(Camera)
(PB)
Description of settings
Sets the output video format of the SDI&HDMI OUT terminal.
1080i/720P:
Output at the resolution set in REC FORMAT.
DOWNCONV:
SDI is output at 480i, while HDMI is output at 480p. (When
SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94) SDI is output at 576i, while HDMI is output at 576p. (When SYSTEM FREQ = 50)
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets the video output from the SDI terminal.
ON:
Video is output from SDI OUT. At this point, simultaneous LCD display and EVF display is not supported. Close the LCD monitor when using
EVF.
OFF:
No video is output from SDI OUT.
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets the video format output from SDI OUT to 24PsF.
ON:
Operates only when REC FORMAT = 1080 24p. Does not operate during VFR operation (when the recording format is other than 24p).
The HDMI output stops during 24Psf output.
OFF:
SDI output is in the 1080 60i format.
• This item is not available when SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz.
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets superimposition of EDH on to the SDI output during SD SDI output.
ON:
Superimposes EDH.
OFF:
Does not superimpose EDH.
(Camera)
(PB)
Switches down-conversion output mode.
SIDE CROP:
Side-crop mode (Crops the left and right edges.) Images may extend beyond the boundaries of the screen and be partially unable
LETTER BOX:
to be seen when outputting from the +H227A/V terminal or SDI
OUT terminal (during DOWNCONV), or the HDMI terminal (during
DOWNCONV).
Letterbox mode (Adds black bands at the top and bottom of the image.
SQUEEZE:
Squeeze mode (Squeezes images horizontally.
(Camera)
Selects the sound heard from the headphones.
LIVE:
The sound input from the microphone is output as is. This setting is selected when delays in the sound are annoying.
RECORDING:
The sound in the status to be recorded (the sound synchronized with the images) is output.
TEST TONE
(Camera)
Sets test tone output to channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 when BARS setting is ON.
ON:
Outputs the test tone.
OFF:
Does not output the test tone.
VIDEO SETUP (Camera)
(PB)
Sets the setup level of video signals.
0%:
VIDEO OUT terminal output and recording setup levels will both be set to 0%.
7.5%A:
VIDEO OUT terminal output setup level will be set to 7.5%, while recording setup level will be set to 0%.
• This item is not available when SYSTEM FREQ = 50Hz.
AUDIO OUT
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets the audio signals to output from the AUDIO OUT terminal (A/V OUT).
CH1/CH2: CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals
CH1:
CH2:
•
CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CH2 terminal = CH1 signals
CH1 terminal = CH2 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals
When an SD Memory Card containing 5.1 channel content recorded on another equipment is played back on the camera, it is down-mixed to 2 channels when output through the AUDIO OUT and headphone terminals.
indicates the factory setting.
DISPLAY SETUP screen
Item
ZEBRA
DETECT 1
ZEBRA
DETECT 2
Y GET
MARKER
Display mode
Description of settings
(Camera)
Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.
50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%
(Camera)
Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen.
50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%
(Camera)
Sets the display of the marker used for displaying the luminance level to ON or
OFF.
Select ON to display the marker by pressing the ZEBRA button.
ON, OFF
SAFETY ZONE (Camera)
Sets the SAFETY ZONE.
90%:
90% display at 16:9
4:3:
100% display at 4:3
14:9:
100% display at 14:9
1.85:1:
100% display t 1.85:1
2:1:
100% display at 2:1
2.35:1:
2.35:1 cinemascope display
GRID:
16:9 angular field of view with nine grid lines
OFF:
The SAFETY ZONE is not displayed.
CENTER
MARKER
FOCUS BAR
(Camera)
Sets the CENTER MARKER. Select ON to display the CENTER MARKER.
ON, OFF
(Camera)
Sets the FOCUS ASSIST bar display to ON or OFF. Select ON to display the
FOCUS ASSIST bar.
ON, OFF
REC COUNTER (Camera)
Selects counter operation during recording.
TOTAL:
The count continues to increase until the COUNTER RESET button is pressed to reset it.
CLIP:
Resets the counter at start of recording and counts the time of each
• recording session.
In the PB mode, the operation is always in CLIP mode.
VIDEO OUT
OSD
(Camera)
(PB)
Select ON to output the information displayed on the screen together with the signals from the VIDEO OUT jack.
ON, OFF
• Some items are not output from the A/V terminal.
IRIS METER
DATE/TIME
(Camera)
Sets the display of the IRIS METER.
ON:
As regards the brightness of the image, displays the difference with respect to the optimum value judged by the camera. The bar appears on the right: The image is too bright. The bar appears on the left:: The image is too dark.
OFF:
The IRIS METER is not displayed.
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets whether to display the date and time on the screen and whether to output from the VIDEO OUT jack.
OFF:
The date and time are not displayed.
TIME:
The time is displayed.
DATE:
The date is displayed.
TIME
&
DATE:
The date and time are displayed.
DATE FORMAT (Camera)
(PB)
Changes the style of displaying the year, month, and day.
Y-M-D:
Year/Month/Day
M-D-Y:
Month/Day/Year
D-M-Y:
Day/Month/Year
indicates the factory setting.
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DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued)
Item
Display mode
Description of settings
LEVEL METER (Camera)
ZOOM &
FOCUS
(PB)
Select ON to display the audio level meter.
ON, OFF
(Camera)
Selects the unit of zoom and focus values.
OFF, NUMBER, mm/m, mm/feet
•
•
Use the mm/feet or mm/m display only as a general guideline because it is not entirely accurate.
When you are using a lens that has no communication connection between the camera and lens through the use of a mount adaptor, the zoom and focus values are not displayed.
CARD &
BATTERY
OTHER
DISPLAY
LCD
BACKLIGHT
LCD SET
EVF SET
SELF SHOOT
EVF MODE
EVF COLOR
(Camera)
(PB)
Select ON to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and remaining battery charge.
ON, OFF
(Camera)
Select how much information to display on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
OFF, PARTIAL, ALL
(Camera)
(PB)
Adjusts the backlight of the LCD monitor.
+1, 0, - 1, - 2, - 3
+1:
The backlight becomes brighter.
- 3:
The backlight becomes the darkest.
(Camera)
(PB)
Adjusts the display level of images on the LCD monitor.
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
CONTRAST
(Camera)
(PB)
Adjusts the display level of images on the viewfinder.
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
CONTRAST
(Camera)
Selects the LCD mirror mode for self-portrait shooting.
Selecting MIRROR displays the left and right side of the LCD monitor image inverted during self-portrait shooting.
NORMAL, MIRROR
(Camera)
(PB)
Switches the screen display of images.
AUTO:
ON:
•
Images are always displayed on the viewfinder.
When SDI OUT = ON, regardless of this item, AUTO settings are operated forcibly.
If you open the LCD monitor, images on the viewfinder disappear.
(Camera)
EVF COLOR (Camera) Switches viewfinder images to color or black and white.
ON:
Color
OFF:
Black and white
indicates the factory setting.
CARD FUNCTIONS screen
Item
CARD
FORMAT
Display mode
(Camera)
(PB)
CARD STATUS (Camera)
(PB)
CLIP
PROPERTY
(PB)
Description of settings
Formats the SD Memory Card.
Slot1:
Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 1.
Slot2:
Formats the SD Card inserted in Slot 2.
NO:
Returns to the previous screen.
Displays the SD Memory Card status.
Slot1:
Displays the information about the SD Card inserted in Slot 1.
Slot2:
Displays the information about the SD Card inserted in Slot 2.
NO:
Returns to the previous screen.
Displays information about the selected clip.
YES:
Displays clip information.
NO:
Returns to the previous screen.
USER FILE screen
Item
CARD READ
CARD WRITE
LOAD/SAVE/
INIT
Display mode
(Camera)
(PB)
(Camera)
(PB)
(Camera)
(PB)
Description of settings
Reads the user files saved on the SD Memory Card.
Slot1:
Reads the user files from the SD Card inserted in Slot 1.
Slot2:
Reads the user files from the SD Card inserted in Slot 2.
NO:
Returns to the previous screen.
Saves the user files on the SD Memory Card. You can also add a title to the saved files.
Slot1:
Saves the user files on the SD Card inserted in Slot 1.
Slot2:
Saves the user files on the SD Card inserted in Slot 2.
NO:
Returns to the previous screen.
LOAD:
Loads the settings in a previously stored user file.
SAVE:
Saves the updated user file settings.
INIT:
NO:
•
•
Returns the settings in the user file to factory settings.
Returns to the previous screen.
After a LOAD or INITIALIZE operation, turn OFF the POWER switch of the camera and then turn it ON again to make the new settings available.
The INITIALIZE operation does not change the TIME ZONE settings (Page 63).
indicates the factory setting.
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META DATA screen
USER CLIP
NAME
Item
CARD READ
RECORD
Display mode
Description of settings
(Camera)
Loads the metadata recorded on the SD Memory Card on to the unit.
SLOT1, SLOT2, NO
• “NO FILE’ is displayed when no metadata is recorded on the SD Memory Card.
(Camera)
Sets whether to record the metadata to be loaded on the unit simultaneously on a SD Memory Card.
ON:
Records simultaneously
OFF:
Does not record simultaneously
(Camera)
Selects the method of recording the USER CLIP NAME.
TYPE1:
The user clip name is the same as the CLIP NAME if no uploaded metadata or data exists.
TYPE2:
The user clip name is the same as the CLIP NAME if no combination of data and COUNT value is uploaded, or if no uploaded data exists.
META DATA
PROP
CLIP
COUNTER RST
(Camera)
Displays the metadata recorded in the unit.
YES, NO
(Camera)
Resets the COUNT value to 1.
YES, NO
META INT SET (Camera)
Initializes the metadata recorded in the unit.
All settings, including the ON or OFF setting for RECORD are now cleared.
YES, NO
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
Item
LENS CHECK
Display mode
(Camera) ON:
•
Description of settings
Checks the communication status with the lens. Video shooting is not performed if checking is not proper.
OFF:
Does not check the communication status with the lens.
• It is recommended to set LENS CHECK to ON when you are using lenses conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard.
When you are using a lens that has no communication connection between the camera and lens through the use of a mount adaptor, video shooting is enabled when you set this item to OFF.
IR REMOTE
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets the operations of the supplied remote control unit.
ON:
Accepts commands from the remote control.
• Note that if the same type of remote control is used near the unit, the unit may receive commands from the other remote control, during shooting for example, and suddenly operate in an unexpected manner.
OFF:
Does not accept commands from the remote control.
TALLY LAMP
CLOCK SET
(Camera)
Sets lighting of the tally lamp.
FRONT:
The front tally lamp (microphone side) lights.
REAR:
The rear tally lamp (viewfinder side) lights.
BOTH:
Both tally lamps light.
OFF:
No tally lamp lights.
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets the built-in calendar of the camera.
indicates the factory setting.
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)
Item
TIME ZONE
Display mode
(Camera)
(PB)
Description of settings
Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute steps. (Refer to the table below.)
+00:00
Time difference Area
+ 00:00
– 01:00
Greenwich
Azores Islands
Time difference Area
– 00:30
– 01:30
+ 13:00
+ 12:00
+ 11:00
+ 10:00
+ 09:00
+ 08:00
+ 07:00
+ 06:00
+ 05:00
+ 04:00
+ 03:00
+ 02:00
+ 01:00
– 02:00
– 03:00
– 04:00
– 05:00
– 06:00
– 07:00
– 08:00
– 09:00
– 10:00
– 11:00
– 12:00
Mid-Atlantic
Buenos Aires
Halifax
New York
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
Alaska
Hawaii
Midway Island
Kwajalein
New Zealand
Solomon Islands
Guam
Tokyo
Beijing
Bangkok
Dacca
Islamabad
Abu Dhabi
Moscow
Eastern Europe
Central Europe
+ 11:30
+ 10:30
+ 09:30
+ 08:30
+ 07:30
+ 06:30
+ 05:30
+ 04:30
+ 03:30
+ 02:30
+ 01:30
+ 00:30
– 02:30
– 03:30
– 04:30
– 05:30
– 06:30
– 07:30
– 08:30
– 09:30
– 10:30
– 11:30
+ 12:30
Newfoundland Island
Marquesas Islands
Norfolk Island
Lord Howe Island
Darwin
Yangon
Mumbai
Kabul
Tehran
POWER SAVE (Camera)
Selects the power-saving mode when no operation is performed from the
Operation lever, MENU button, AUDIO MON/ADV button, USER button, or
START/STOP button for about five minutes when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the CAM mode.
ON:
Power supply to the camera is turned OFF.
OFF:
Power supply to the camera is not turned OFF.
• Even when POWER SAVE has been set to ON, the power supply does not turn OFF when an SD Memory Card has not been inserted, when the camerarecorder is in the PB or PC mode, or when the AC adaptor is connected.
LANGUAGE
(Camera)
(PB)
Sets the Menu language.
ENGLISH, Français, Español
SYSTEM FREQ (Camera)
(PB)
Sets the system frequency
59.94Hz:
50Hz:
NTSC region
PAL region
SYSTEM INFO (Camera)
Displays the version of the system in this camera.
LENS INFO
(Camera)
(PB)
Displays the version of the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lenses that have been installed.
MENU INIT
(Camera)
Returns the menu settings (scene files and user files) to factory default settings.
• The TIME ZONE settings do not return to factory default settings.
indicates the factory setting.
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Setup menu list (continued)
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)
Item
OPERATION
TIME
Display mode
(Camera)
(PB)
Description of settings
Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure).
UPDATE
(Camera)
Updates the system.
For details on the update information, see our home page http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ .
LENS UPDATE (Camera)
Updates the lens firmware.
For details about the update information, see the home page of each lens manufacturer.
indicates the factory setting.
PLAY SETUP screen
Item
PB FORMAT
Display mode
(PB)
REPEAT PLAY (PB)
RESUME PLAY (PB)
SKIP MODE (PB)
Description of settings
Sets the playback format.
When SYSTEM FREQ = 59.94 Hz
1080/60i (30P), 1080/24P, 720/60P(30P), 720/24P
When SYSTEM FREQ = 50 Hz
1080/50i(25P), 720/50P(25P)
• The REC FORMAT setting in the CAM mode prior to migrating to the PB mode becomes the default value of the PB FORMAT.
ON, OFF
When ON is selected, supported clips are played repeatedly.
ON, OFF
When ON is selected, playback resumes from the video position where clip playback had stopped.
Selects the starting position for cued playback after pausing.
CLIP:
Stops playback at the beginning of the previous clip.
CLIP & INDEX:
Stops at the beginning of the clip and the INDEX.
indicates the factory setting.
THUMBNAIL screen
Item
THUMBNAIL
MODE
Display mode
(PB)
INDICATOR
(PB)
DATA DISPLAY (PB)
DATE FORMAT (PB)
Description of settings
Selects the thumbnail display method.
ALL:
Displays all clips.
SAME FORMAT:
Displays clips in the same recording format.
MARKER:
INDEX:
Displays clips with shot marks.
Displays clips with an INDEX.
Sets whether or not to display the indicator.
ON:
Displays the indicator
OFF:
Does not display the indicator
Selects the information to be displayed in the time display area of the clips.
TC:
UB:
TIME:
DATE:
Time code
User information
Shooting time
Shooting date
DATE & TIME:
Shooting date and time
Selects the order for displaying the recording date/time when DATA DISPLAY is set to either DATE or DATE & TIME.
Y-M-D:
Year/Month/Day
M-D-Y:
Month/Day/Year
D-M-Y:
Day/Month/Year
indicates the factory setting.
OPERATION screen
Item
DELETE
Display mode
(PB)
INDEX
CLIP PROTECT (PB)
COPY
(PB)
(PB)
Description of settings
Deletes clips.
ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips.
SELECT:
Deletes only the selected clips.
NO:
Returns to the previous screen.
• Clips for which CLIP PROTECT is specified are not deleted.
Adds an INDEX to a clip, or deletes the INDEX.
YES:
Displays the INDEX
NO:
Does not display the INDEX
Protects clips to prevent accidental deletion.
YES:
Enables clip protection or cancels protection.
NO:
Returns to the previous screen.
• Formatting the memory card will delete all clips even if they are protected.
Copies clips (Page 36).
indicates the factory setting.
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Key Features
- Records Full HD video at up to 60p
- Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards for recording
- Features a built-in stereo microphone and headphone jack
- Has a variety of manual controls, including focus, exposure, and white balance
- Supports both NTSC and PAL video formats
- Comes with a 3-year warranty
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is the maximum recording time?
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How do I connect this camera to my computer?
What is the difference between the AG-AF100P and the AG-AF101P?
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Table of contents
- 2 Read this first!
- 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 5 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)
- 6 Contents
- 8 Outline of operations
- 9 Please read before use
- 9 Lenses compatible with this camera
- 10 Lens attachment and detachment
- 12 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product
- 13 (SD speed class 4)
- 13 (SD speed class 6)
- 14 Operating precautions
- 16 Precaution for use
- 19 Accessories
- 19 Optional accessories
- 20 Description of parts
- 20 Left side
- 21 Right side and rear side
- 22 Left side and front side
- 23 Remote control
- 23 Recharging the battery
- 23 Recharging
- 25 Power sources
- 25 Using the battery
- 25 Using the AC adaptor
- 26 Adjusting the hand strap
- 26 Attaching/detaching the handle
- 26 Attaching/detaching the grip
- 27 The remote control
- 27 Insert the battery
- 27 Remote control usable range
- 27 Turn on/off the camera
- 28 Tally lamp
- 29 Viewfinder
- 29 Using the viewfinder
- 30 Using the LCD
- 30 Emphasizing outlines
- 31 Adjusting the screen display
- 32 Changing backlight brightness
- 33 Setting the calendar
- 35 Basic shooting operations
- 35 Preparing for recording
- 35 Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)
- 36 SD Memory Card access lamp
- 36 Selecting a slot
- 36 Formatting SD Memory Cards
- 37 SD Memory Card recording times
- 38 Removing SD Memory Card
- 38 Protecting SD Memory Cards
- 38 Repairing SD Memory Cards
- 39 Basic operations of the camera
- 39 Manual focusing
- 40 Using focus assist
- 40 Iris adjustments
- 41 Adjusting the gain
- 41 Light intensity adjustments
- 41 Adjusting the white balance
- 44 Using the setup menus
- 44 Using the menus
- 44 Initializing the menu settings
- 46 Setup menu structure
- 46 Menu
- 48 Specifications
- 54 Contents
- 56 Shooting in progressive mode
- 57 Shooting techniques for different targets
- 57 Self-portrait shooting
- 57 Zebra pattern
- 58 Marker
- 58 Checking and displaying shooting status
- 58 PRE REC
- 58 Relay function
- 59 Variable frame rate (VFR)
- 62 Shooting using the FUNCTION knob
- 63 Optical Image Stabilizer
- 63 Adding effects to images
- 63 Using the USER buttons
- 63 Backlight compensation
- 63 Color bars
- 64 Wave form monitor function
- 64 Adjusting the volume while shooting
- 65 Shot mark function
- 65 Index recording
- 65 LAST CLIP function
- 65 CAPTURE function
- 66 Adjusting the shutter speed
- 66 Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dial
- 66 Setting the SHUTTER
- 66 Setting the SYNCRO SCAN
- 66 FRAME RATE setting
- 68 Synchro scan
- 69 Switching Audio Input
- 69 Using the built-in microphone
- 69 Using an external microphone and audio equipment
- 70 Adjusting the recording level
- 71 Using scene files
- 71 Changing scene file settings
- 73 Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards
- 74 Clip metadata
- 75 Uploading the metadata (META DATA)
- 75 Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method
- 76 Using the Counter
- 76 Counter display
- 76 TC preset mode
- 77 Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code
- 77 Recharging the built-in battery
- 77 Setting the time code
- 77 Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)
- 79 Setting user information
- 80 Basic playback operations
- 81 Thumbnail screen
- 81 Basic thumbnail screen operations
- 83 Adding shot marks to clips
- 83 Select the card slot for playback
- 84 Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)
- 84 Select the card slot for playback
- 84 Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY)
- 85 Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)
- 85 Set skip method (SKIP MODE)
- 86 Thumbnail operations
- 86 Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL)
- 87 Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION)
- 88 Copying clips (COPY)
- 89 Format card and check clip and card information (CARD FUNCTIONS)
- 91 Useful playback functions
- 91 Fast forward/rewind
- 91 Next/previous clip
- 92 Frame-by-frame playback
- 92 Adjust volume
- 92 Viewing images on a television
- 92 Checking the date and time
- 93 Connecting external units
- 93 Headphones
- 93 External microphone
- 94 Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)
- 94 TV/Monitor
- 96 Nonlinear editing
- 97 Screen displays
- 97 Regular displays
- 100 Main warning displays
- 102 Setting the DISPLAY items
- 103 Setup menu list
- 103 SCENE FILE screen
- 105 SW MODE screen
- 108 RECORDING SETUP screen
- 109 TC/UB SETUP screen
- 110 AV IN/OUT SETUP screen
- 111 DISPLAY SETUP screen
- 113 CARD FUNCTIONS screen
- 113 USER FILE screen
- 114 META DATA screen
- 114 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
- 116 PLAY SETUP screen
- 117 THUMBNAIL screen
- 117 OPERATION screen
- 118 Before calling for service
- 122 Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit
- 123 Cleaning
- 124 Storage Precautions
- 125 How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card