Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ag-hpx500p, Ag-hpx500e Operating Instructions

91Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Chapter 5 Preparation
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Mounting the Lens
1Raise the lens clamping lever and 
remove the mount cap.
2To mount the lens, align the indentation 
at the top center of the lens mount with 
the center mark of the lens.
3Lower the lens clamping lever to clamp 
the lens.
4Secure the cable through the cable 
clamp, and plug it into the LENS 
connector.
5Adjust the lens flange back.< Notes >
•  Please refer to the lens instruction manual for guidance...

92Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Chapter 5 Preparation

Adjusting the Lens Flange 
Back
If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and 
wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust 
the flange back (distance from the lens mounting 
surface to the image formation surface).
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be 
re-adjusted as long as the same lens is mounted on 
the camera.
< Note >
Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for 
directions on adjustment and locations of...

93Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Chapter 5 Preparation

3Use the JOG dial button to select 
DEFAULT, USER1, USER2, USER3 or 
OFF and press the JOG dial button. 
•  To adjust the white shading, select USER1, USER2 or USER3.  
•  The USER1, USER2 or USER3 settings do 
not contain any compensation data by default. 
•  Store compensation data that suits  KJ16ex7.7B IRSD PS12 and KJ16ex7.7B 
KRSD PS12 in DEFAULT. For lenses other 
than those above, perform the “White 
Shading Adjustment” described below....

94Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Chapter 5 Preparation

2Set the image.
(1) Shoot a solid white sheet of paper.
(2)  Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the iris so that a zebra pattern fills the entire 
viewfinder screen.
•  When the piece of paper is unevenly lit,  the zebra pattern will not cover the entire 
screen. Adjust as required.
•  Make sure that the white paper is  not exposed to multiple light sources 
(example, fluorescent lighting or halogen 
lamps) of different color temperatures.
YES...

95Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Chapter 5 Preparation

Setting Chromatic Aberration 
Compensation (CAC) 
The CAC function of the camera corrects the 
registration error caused by the slight chromatic 
aberration that the lens cannot compensate for. This 
minimizes color bleeding into the surrounding image 
areas. 
Lenses compatible with the CAC function whose CAC 
data is registered in the camera will automatically start 
CAC operation. 
CAC data for the following four lenses have been 
registered in...

96Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Chapter 5 Preparation

Loading CAC File From an SD Card
1Open the setting menu LENS SETUP 
screen.
For details on menu operation, refer to [Using 
the menus] (page 116).
2Use the JOG dial button to select CAC 
CARD READ. Then select YES to open 
the CAC CARD READ screen. 
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
SHADING(USER)SHADING SELECT
LENS SETUP
DEFAULT
CAC PROPERTYCAC CARD READ
CAC FILE DELETE
CAC FILE INITIRIS ADJUSTOFF
YES
3Use the JOG dial button to select the 
CAC file to load....

97Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Chapter 5 Preparation

Initializing CAC File (Returning Data to 
Their Factory Defaults)
1Open the setting menu LENS SETUP 
screen. 
For details on menu operation, refer to [Using 
the menus] (page 116).
2Use the JOG dial button to select CAC 
FILE INIT. Then select YES to display 
the confirmation screen.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
SHADING(USER)SHADING SELECT
LENS SETUP
DEFAULT
CAC PROPERTYCAC CARD READ
CAC FILE DELETE
CAC FILE INITIRIS ADJUSTYES
3Select YES in the...

98Preparing for Audio Input
Chapter 5 Preparation

Preparing for Audio Input
Take the following steps to prepare the camera for 
connecting audio input devices.
When Using the Front 
Microphone
The AJ-MC200G microphone kit (optional) includes a 
microphone that can be mounted on the camera.
1 Open the microphone holder.
2Mount the microphone and tighten the 
clamping screw.
3Connect the microphone cable to the 
MIC IN jack on the camera.
4Set the AUDIO IN switch to [FRONT] 
depending on the audio...

99Preparing for Audio Input
Chapter 5 Preparation

When Using Audio Devices
1Connect the audio device to the AUDIO 
IN jack with the XLR cable.
2Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for 
the channel to which the XLR cable is 
connected.
3Set the LINE / MIC /+ 48V selector switch 
on the rear panel to [LINE] .
AUDIO IN Switch
AUDIO IN Jack
LINE/ MIC/+48V Selector Switch 

100Attaching Accessories
Chapter 5 Preparation

Attaching Accessories
Mounting the Camera on a 
Tripod
When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod 
adapter supplied with the camera.
1Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod.
< Note >Select an appropriate hole in the adapter, taking 
into account the center of gravity of the camera 
and tripod adapter combined.
Also, make sure that the diameter of the selected 
hole matches the diameter of the pan head screw.
2Mount the camera on the tripod...