Panasonic A F100 Manual

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Description of parts
 
Right side and rear side
21
9
8
743
5
10
1112131415
17
16
19
202122
23242526
18
6
27
1  Handle (Page 26)
2  Handle attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)
3  USER3 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
4  START/STOP1 button (Page 35)
5  Grip attachment screw (x2) (Page 26)
6  Grip (Page 26)
7  INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR3 pin)   
(Page 17 of Vol.2)
8  INPUT 1/2 (audio input switching) switch 
(Page 17 of Vol.2)
9  Microphone holder attachment (x2)  
(Page 41 of Vol.2)
10  SD memory card slot and SD memory card 
access lamp (Pages 36 and 38)
11  SLOT SELECT button   
(Page 36, Page 31 of Vol.2)
12  DIAL SELECT button (Page 14 of Vol.2)
13  SHUTR/F.RATE dial (Page 14 of Vol.2)
14  Remote control sensor (rear) (Page 27)
15  Tally lamp (rear) (Page 28)
16  Battery compartment (Page 25)
17  Battery release button (Page 25) 18 
Card slot cover and OPEN lever (Page 38)
19  AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminal  
(Page 42 of Vol.2)
20  VIDEO OUT terminal  
(Page 42 of Vol.2)
21  USB terminal 
(Page 42 of Vol.2)
22  HDMI OUT terminal   
(Page 42 of Vol.2)
23  INDEX REMOTE jack (2.5mm stereo mini 
jack)
24  CAM REMOTE jack * 
FOCUS/IRIS (3.5mm mini jack) 
S/S (2.5mm mini jack)
  You can connect a remote control unit (optional) 
to control the FOCUS and IRIS (aperture), as 
well as REC start / stop operation. 
*   Do not connect any equipment except the remote 
control to the CAM REMOTE jack. Connecting 
any equipment other than the remote control may 
cause the image brightness to change and/or the 
images to appear out of focus.
25  Headphone jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack) 
(Page 41 of Vol.2)
26  SDI OUT terminal (Page 42 of Vol.2)
27  Body cap (Page 10) 
						

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Description of parts (continued)Left side and front side
POWER
DISP/
FOCUS.
.
BARSEVF DTLCH1 SEL
INT(
L )
ON
OFF ON
OFFINPUT1AUDIO
MIC POWER +48VINPUT1
INPUT2INPUT2 INPUT1
INPUT2CH2 SELWFMCOUNTER-RESET/TC SET
ZEBRA
OIS14
13
12
10
119
123
6
457
8
1 BARS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
2  ZEBRA button (Page 5 of Vol.2)
3  OIS button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
4  EVF DTL button (Page 30)
5  WFM button (Page 12 of Vol.2)
6  COUNTER – RESET/TC SET button  
(Page 24 of Vol.2)
7  CH1/CH2 SELECT switch (Page 17 of Vol.2)
8  INPUT 1/2 switch (MIC POWER +48V)  
(Page 17 of Vol.2)
9  Tripod hole (bottom side) (Page 16)
10  Lens detachment button (Page 11)
11  AWB button (Page 41)
12  White balance sensor (Page 43)
13  Remote control sensor (front) (Page 27)
14  Tally lamp (front) (Page 28) 
						

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Preparation
Description of parts
 
Remote control
To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS \
menu to ON. The default 
setting for this item is OFF. (Page 62 of Vol.2) The following buttons are for functions that 
cannot be executed on this camera-recorder.
•	  button 1 
EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 40 of Vol.2)
2  DATE/TIME button (Page 40 of Vol.2)
3  START/STOP button
  Same function as the START/STOP button on 
the camera.
4  ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)
5  PLAY button (Page 28 of Vol.2)
6  SEARCH buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2)
7  PAUSE button (Page 28 of Vol.2)
8  STILL ADV buttons (Page 40 of Vol.2)
9  STOP button (Page 28 of Vol.2)
10  SKIP buttons (Pages 28 and 39 of Vol.2)
11  OPERATION buttons
  Same function as the Operation lever on the 
camera.
12  MENU button
  Same function as the MENU button on the 
camera.
13  PHOTO SHOT button (Page 13 of Vol.2)
  Same function as the CAPTURE feature 
assigned to a USER SW function on the 
camera. 
ZOOM
ST
AR T/
ST OP
PHO
TO
SHO T
EXT
DISPLA Y
D ATE/
TIME
VOL
PLA Y
ST OP
SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
P A USESEARCH
STILL AD V STILL ADV
SEARCH
3
4
6
8
1
2
5
7
8
9
10
11
6
10
12
13
Remote control usable range (Page 27)
Recharging the battery
Recharging
The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Ch\
arge the battery before use.
It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
Disconnect the DC cord.  
(Battery cannot be charged if DC cord is 
connected.)
Insert until fully in place.
2  Insert the battery.
 
Charging lamp [CHARGE]
Align the battery with the 
mark and insert fully. 
						

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Charging lamp 
■  On: Charging in progress
  Off: Charging complete
  Flashing: See below
If charging lamp is flashing
 
■Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other 
substances attached to the connectors on the 
battery or AC adaptor, and ensure that the adaptor 
has been connected correctly.
If there is dirt or dust on the connectors, 
•	
disconnect the power plug from the socket before 
cleaning.
If the charging lamp continues to flash, there 
•	
may be a fault with the battery or the AC adaptor. 
Please consult with the place of purchase.
Charging time and available recording time 
 
■(Approx.)
Battery 
model Voltage/
capacity Charging 
timeMaximum 
continuous 
recording time
CGA-E/625  (included) 7.2 V/ 
5800 mAh  (typ.)
5400 mAh  (min.) Approx.  
350 
minutes Approx.  
230 minutes
VW-VBG6  (optional) 7.2 V/ 
5800 mAh  (typ.) Approx.  
350 
minutes Approx.  
230 minutes
The figures in the table above are guidelines 
•	
for use in normal temperature conditions 
(temperature 25 °C (77 °F), humidity 60%). 
Charging may take longer in higher or lower 
temperatures.
Charging may take longer if the battery has not 
•	
been in use for a long period of time.
Given here are the approximate continuous 
•	
recording times when recording using the 
viewfinder with no connections to any external 
devices and with the LCD monitor closed.
Available recording time may vary according to 
•	
usage conditions.
Charging times are based on charging batteries 
•	
from an empty state.
Remaining battery capacity displays
 
■When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries 
compatible with this product, the remaining battery 
capacity is displayed in minutes.
 90min
Time remaining will be displayed after a brief 
Description of parts (continued)
pause. The battery display will change  
•	
→→→→as battery capacity decreases.  will be 
displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are 
remaining, and 
 will flash when the battery 
is empty.
Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed 
•	
correctly when using in high or low temperatures, 
or when the battery has not been used for a 
long period of time. To ensure that remaining 
battery capacity is displayed correctly, use the 
battery completely from a fully-charged state, 
and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery 
capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the 
battery has been used for long periods in high 
or low temperatures, or if the battery has been 
recharged a large number of times.)
The remaining battery capacity display is a 
•	
guideline and may change according to usage 
conditions.
The remaining battery capacity display will 
•	
momentarily disappear when switching between 
modes, when conducting REC CHECK 
operations or when changing the LCD brightness 
since the capacity is recalculated at these times.
Not displayed when using AC adaptor.
•	
Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and 
•	
hairpins) away from the battery.  
Short-circuiting may occur across the 
terminals, causing the battery to heat up, 
and you may seriously burn yourself if you 
touch the battery in this state.
The battery becomes hot while it is being used 
•	
or charged. The camera-recorder itself also 
becomes hot during use.
The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly 
•	
start and stop recording.
The battery takes longer to charge when it is 
•	
warm.
The AC adaptor can interfere with radio 
•	
reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away 
from it.
The AC adaptor may make some noise when 
•	
you are using it, but this is normal.
Battery cannot be recharged when the DC 
•	
cord is connected to the AC adaptor. 
						

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Preparation
Power sources
Using the battery
Installation
Insert the battery until it clicks into place.
Removal
1  Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check 
that the mode lamp is off.
2 Remove the battery while pressing the 
battery release button.
Support the battery with your hand to ensure 
•	
that it will not fall.
Mode lamp Battery 
release button
MODEPOWERCAM
ON
CH2
AUDIOLEVEL
.
.OFF
PB
Using the AC adaptor
Installation
1  Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor.
2 Plug the AC power supply cord into the 
power outlet.
3 Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until 
it clicks into place.
DC cord’s battery  
connector
Removal
1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check 
that the mode lamp is off.
2 Remove the DC cord’s battery connector 
while pressing the battery release button.
3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from 
the power outlet.
Battery cannot be recharged when the DC 
•	
cord is connected to the AC adaptor.
Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the 
•	
power outlet when the unit is not going to be used.
CAUTION:This apparatus can be operated at a 
•	
voltage in the range of 110 – 240 V AC.  
Voltages other than 120 V are not intended 
for U.S.A. and Canada.   
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC 
may require the use of a different AC plug. 
Please contact either a local or foreign 
Panasonic authorized service center for 
assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. 
						

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Adjusting the hand strap
Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.
1 Open the cover and adjust the length.
2 Close the cover.
Make sure the cover is fully closed.
•	
Attaching/detaching the handle
Detaching the handle
1  Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove 
the two screws.
2 Slide in the direction of the arrow. 
The handle will detach.
Attaching the handle
Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to 
attach the handle. Ensure both screws are firmly fixed in place. 
•	
When holding the handle, make sure the screws 
•	
are not loose. 
Screws
Attaching/detaching the grip
Detaching the grip
1 Use a Philips-head screwdriver and remove 
the two screws.
2 Slide in the direction of the arrow. 
The grip will detach.
Attaching the grip
Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to 
attach the grip. When attaching, ensure both screws are firmly 
•	
fixed in place.
Screws 
						

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Preparation
The remote control
Insert the battery
1 Push the catch in the direction shown by 
arrow ① to remove the holder.
2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side 
facing up.
3 Return the holder to its original position.
When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace 
•	
it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one 
year, depending on the frequency of use.) 
  If the remote control unit fails to work even when 
it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote 
control sensor, the battery has run out.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
•	
Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the
unit’s remote control sensor: Within approx. 5 m
Angle:    Approximately 10° upward,   
approximately 15° downward,   
approximately 15° leftward, or 
approximately 15° rightward  
(when the accessory battery is used)
Remote control 
sensor (Rear) 
Remote control 
sensor (Front) 
The remote control is intended for indoor operation. 
•	
Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not 
operate properly even within the usable ranges.
The remote control is set to OFF in the factory 
•	
settings. When using the remote control, set 
the REMOTE CONTROL item in the OTHER 
FUNCTIONS screen to ON. (
Page 62 of Vol.2)
Turn on/off the camera
Set the POWER switch to ON.
Turn on the camera:
The mode lamp (CAM) lights red (CAMERA mode) 
and the camera is now in the recording pause mode.
Turn off the camera:
The mode lamp (CAM/PB) goes out.
Energy-saving mode
•	
 
According to the settings made in the POWER 
SAVE item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 
in the settings menu, the following will apply if 
no designated operations *
 are performed for 
approximately five minutes while recording is paused 
(when an SD Memory Card has been inserted).
  ON:    The camera recorder turns off automatically. OFF:   Does not switch OFF the camera. 
  *  See the setup menus, POWER SAVE  
(Page 63 of Vol.2) for details.
MENUSTART/
STOP 2 PUSH-ENTER
MODEPOWER
DISP/MOD
E CHKUSER 1
USER 2FUNCTION
FOCUS
I R ISG AINWHIT E BALBPUSH AUT O
MEGAON
O FFO .I.S.
CAM
ON
CH1 CH2AUDIOLEVEL.
.OFF
PB
+
–AUDIO MON
EXEC
APRSTLMHAM¿
Mode lamp
POWER switch
MODEPOWERCAM
ON.
.OFF
PB 
						

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Tally lamp
The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording 
by setting the TALLY LAMP item of the OTHER 
FUNCTIONS screen (Page 62 of Vol.2) to any 
setting other than OFF.
The tally lamp will flash in any of the following 
circumstances.Receiving remote control operation   
•	
(flashes 8 times per second)
Recording error has occurred   
•	
(flashes 4 times per second)
Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second)
•	
Available SD Memory Card capacity is low 
•	
(flashes 4 times per second)
Remaining battery capacity is low   
•	
(flashes once per second)
Remaining memory of the SD Memory Card is 
•	
low (flashes once per second)
Tally lamp 
						

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Preparation
This camera has two viewfinders; one is a 
miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a 
retractable 3.5-inch LCD.
Use the viewfinder that best suits the application 
and shooting conditions.The brightness and hue may differ between the 
•	
images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD 
monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To 
see how the final images will appear, check them 
on a TV monitor.
Using the viewfinder
1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that 
images appear in the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the 
screen is positioned where it is easiest to 
see.
You can move the viewfinder out to about 
•	
90° perpendicular to the camera.
3 Adjust the diopter adjustment dial so 
that you can see the characters on the 
viewfinder screen clearly.
Diopter adjustment dial
Eye cup
Do not allow the eyepiece of the viewfinder 
to remain in direct contact with sunlight or 
other strong light sources.Internal components may be damaged and fire 
•	
may be caused if light accumulates through 
the lens.
When the LCD monitor is open, the viewfinder 
•	
may not display anything. Close the LCD 
monitor. 
Viewfinder
Fitting the eye cup
Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on 
the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting them 
together.Turning the eye cup after attaching it may 
•	
cause the eye cup holder to come off. If the 
eyecup holder does come off, see “Cleaning 
the Viewfinder” (Page 71 of Vol.2) for details 
on how to refit it.
Eye cup holder
Eye cup
Projections
The pixels of the LCD monitor are controlled 
•	
to obtain high precision with 99.99 % of the 
effective pixels. This leaves less than 0.01 % 
of pixels that may not light or may remain on 
all the time. These phenomena are normal and 
will have no effect on the images you shoot.
Screen burn-in may occur in the LCD monitor. 
•	
However, this is not a defect.  
						

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Using the LCD
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.  
(Page 27)
2  Open the LCD monitor.
The monitor opens to an angle of 90 
•	
degrees. The camera may be damaged by 
attempting to open it further than this.
3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest 
to see.
The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the 
•	
lens and 90° toward you.
Do not apply unnecessary force to the 
•	
open LCD. This can damage the camera.
Ensure the LCD is fully closed.
•	
Operation status displays during self-portrait 
•	
recording  
No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.)
 
:     Recording in progress, during transition 
to the recording pause mode
 
:   Recording paused (recording standby)
   :   Warning display
Emphasizing outlines
Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see 
in the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to 
focus.
Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the 
images you shoot.
1 In CAM mode, press EVF DTL button.
“EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for about 
2 seconds.
MENUSTART/
STOP 2 PUSH-ENTER
MODEPOWER
DISP/MOD
E CHKUSER 1
USER 2FUNCTION
FOCUS
I R ISG AINWHIT E BALB
MEG AON
O FFO .I.S.
CAM
ON
CH1 CH2AUDIOLEVEL.
.OFF
PB
+
–AUDIO MON
BARS
EVF DTLCH1 SEL INT(
L )
ON
OFF ON
OFFINPUT1AUDIOMIC POWER +48VINPUT1
INPUT2INPUT2 INPUT1
INPUT2CH2 SELWFMCOUNTER-RESET/TC SET
ZEBRA
OIS
EXEC
APRSTLMHAM¿
POWER
FOCUS.
.
BARS
EVF DTLCH1 SEL
INT(
L )
ON
OFF ON
OFFINPUT1AUDIO
MIC POWER +48V
INPUT1
INPUT2INPUT2 INPUT1
INPUT2CH2 SEL
WFM
COUNTER-RESET/TC SET
ZEBRA
OIS
EVF DTL button
Press EVF DTL button again to return to the 
original display. “EVF DTL OFF” appears on the 
screen for about 2 seconds.
Viewfinder (continued)