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Shooting and recording/playback functions section
Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording unit)

Shooting and recording/playback functions section (recording unit)

<REC> button (For shooting)
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.
<SDI OUT1> terminal (Selecting video output from each terminal)
This is the output terminal for SDI signal. Output is performed in the same signal format as in the system mode. Down-conversion and up-conversion are not supported.
<GL IN/VIDEO OUT> terminal (Externally locking the time code)
This is the input terminal for reference signals when setting the genlock to the camera unit. This is also the output terminal for the VBS signal for monitor. Switch the setting using the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [GL IN/VIDEO OUT SEL].
NOTE
- Supply Y signal of HD or composite signals as the input signal. However, the sub-carrier of the composite signal on the camera cannot be externally locked.
<SDI OUT2/IN> terminal (Selecting video output from each terminal)
This is the output terminal for the SDI signal for monitor. This is also the input terminal for SDI signal. Switch with the main menu → [IN/OUT SEL] → [SDI OUT2/IN SEL]. Video independent from the <SDI OUT1> terminal can be output. Also, the HD SDI signal or the down-converted SD SDI signal can be selected in the [SET02:MON OUT SELECT] screen of SmartUI. Cross-conversion and up-conversion are not supported.
<LAN> terminal (For wired LAN)
Connect the LAN cable.
NOTE
- For the cable to be connected to the <LAN> terminal, use the shielded cable.
<USB2.0> terminal (sub-host) (For the wireless module AJWM30/AJWM50, For wireless module other than AJWM30/AJWM50)
Mount the wireless module AJ-WM30/AJ-WM50 (optional). Or, attach the USB 2.0 extension cable connecting the body and the 4G/LTE USB modem (optional).
<FOCUS ASSIST> button (Focus assist function)
Switch on/off the focus assist function.
microP2 memory card 1 access LED (P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards)
Indicate the access status of recording and playback of the card inserted in the microP2 memory card slot 1.
microP2 memory card slot 1 (Inserting a P2 card)
Busy (active status indication) lamp (Removing SD memory cards)
Indicate the active status of the SD memory card, and is illuminated when the card is active.
NOTE
- Do not remove or insert the card while the lamp is lit. Doing so may damage the SD memory card.
SD memory card slot (Inserting SD memory cards)
This is the insertion slot for the SD memory card (optional). Use the SD memory card for recording/opening the setting menu and scene files for the camera, uploading metadata, or proxy recording, etc.
NOTE
- Cautions when using SD memory cards
  - On the camera, use SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard, SDHC standard, or the SDXC standard. To record the proxy data, use SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards with an indication of class2 or higher.
    If the recording format of the proxy data is [SHQ 2CH MOV] or [AVC-G6 2CH MOV], use a card of class4 or higher.
  - MMC (Multi Media Card) cannot be used. (Bear in mind that taking pictures may no longer be possible if you use them.)
  - When using miniSD/microSD cards with the camera, always install the adaptor specially designed for miniSD/microSD cards. (The camera will not work properly if only the miniSD/microSD adaptor is installed. Make sure that the card has been inserted into the adaptor before use.)
  - Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards on the camera before use.
  - Refer to our support desk at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions.
    https://pro-av.panasonic.net/
  - SDHC memory cards are a standard that was established in 2006 by the SD Association for large-capacity memory cards that exceed 2 GB.
  - SDXC memory cards are a standard that was established in 2009 by the SD Association for large-capacity memory cards that exceed 32 GB.
microP2 memory card 2 access LED (P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards)
Indicate the access status of recording and playback of the card inserted in the microP2 memory card slot 2.
microP2 memory card slot 2 (Inserting a P2 card)
P2 memory card access LED (P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards)
Indicate the access status of recording and playback of the card inserted in the P2 memory card slot.
P2 memory card slot (Inserting a P2 card)
<MONITOR SEL> button
Switch the audio channel that is output to the speaker, the <PHONES> terminal, and the <AUDIO OUT> terminal to [CH1/2] or [CH3/4] each time you press the button. The channel display of the audio channel level meter is switched together.
When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.
<FF/> button
Press this button during a pause to perform fast playback.
Press this button during playback to perform 4x speed playback.
If it is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at the start point of the next clip (cued state).
When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.
<STOP> button
Press this button to stop playback.
Press this button when you stop interval recording or one-shot recording, or when you end combining to the clip of one-clip recording.
When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.
</REW> button
Press this button during a pause to perform fast-reverse playback.
Press this button during playback to perform 4x speed reverse playback.
If it is pressed with playback paused, the clip being played back is paused at its start point (cued state).
When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.
<KEY LOCK> switch (Buttons used with SmartUI)
Disable button operations related to SmartUI and thumbnail operations. However, <LIGHT> button operation is available.
<USB2.0> terminal (device) (Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode)
<USB2.0> terminal (host) (Connecting to external devices in USB host mode)
Connect the USB 2.0 cable.
Setting to [ON] using main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE] allows you to transfer data using USB 2.0.
In this state, recording/playback and clip operations on the camera are limited.
<PLAY/PAUSE> button
Press this button to view playback image.
Press it during playback to pause playback.
When a screen other than the [HOME] screen of SmartUI is displayed, the function corresponding to each setting screen is performed.
<HOME> button (Buttons used with SmartUI)
Display the [HOME] screen on SmartUI.
<SETUP> button ([SETUP] screen)
Display the [SETUP] screen on SmartUI.
<AUDIO> button ([AUDIO] screen)
Display the [AUDIO] screen on SmartUI.
<CAM> button ([CAMERA] screen)
Display the [CAMERA] screen on SmartUI.
<LIGHT> button
Control lighting of SmartUI. Each press turns the light of the SmartUI on and off.
<HDMI> terminal (Selecting video output from each terminal)
This is the output terminal of the video for monitor.

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