Panasonic A F100 Manual

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Reference
 
The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back \
multiple clips in succession.
Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in successio\
n in circumstances such as those 
detailed below.
Mixture of different recording formats 
■  Recording mode = PH mode
  Playback format = 1080/60i(30P)
Recording format
PH 1080/60iRecording formatPH 1080/60iRecording formatPH 1080/60i
Playback is smooth. Not played back as clip is 
of different format.Video pauses 
momentarily during clip 
changeover.
Recording format
PH 720/60P
Mixture of different recording modes 
■  Recording format = 1080/60i
  Playback format = 1080/60i(30P)
Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.
Recording format
HA 1080/60iRecording format HE 1080/60iRecording formatHA 1080/60iRecording format PH 1080/60i
Some clips have been recorded using PRE REC function or VFR function 
■
PRE REC recording
VFR shootingNormal recording
Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover. Playback is smooth when changing 
from PRE REC-recorded clip to 
normally-recorded clip.
PRE REC recording
VFR shootingNormal recording
Some clips have a recording time of less than 3 seconds 
■
Recording time is 
more than 3 seconds
Playback is smooth. Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.
Recording time is 
more than 3 secondsRecording time is 
less than 3 seconds
  
						

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Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit
The firmware can be updated using either of the following two methods.
1 Checking the current version of firmware and performing the update using the dedicated tool 
(P2_Status_Logger)
PASS (P2 Asset Support System) is only available to customers who have completed\
 customer 
registration with Panasonic.
Log in to PASS and use the dedicated tool (P2_Status_Logger) to check the version\
 information of the 
firmware on the unit and download links to pages containing the necessar\
y firmware.
For further information about downloading and using P2_Status_Logger, log in to PASS and refer to the 
relevant pages.
Besides access to PASS, completing customer registration has a number of other benefits. Fo\
r further 
details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/).
2 Checking the current version of the firmware using the unit and performing the update
From the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu page, check the current version of firmwar\
e on the unit using 
the SYSTEN INFO screen. Then, access the website listed below for the latest firmware-related 
information and download firmware as required.
The update is completed by loading the downloaded file onto the unit via\
 an SD memory card. For 
•	
further details about the updating methods, refer to the following websi\
te.  
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Be sure to use a compatible SD memory card. The unit is compatible with SD memory cards based on 
•	
the SD, SDHC and SDXC standards. Also, be sure to format the memory card using the unit before 
use. 
						

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Cleaning
When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the 
•	
camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish 
to peel off.
Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the 
•	
battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power 
outlet.
Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-
•	
recorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the 
camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with 
kitchen detergent that has been diluted with 
water and then use a dry cloth to take up the 
remaining moisture.
Cleaning the Viewfinder
If there is dust inside the viewfinder, remove the 
eye cup holder and get rid of the dust. The interior of the eye cup holder is specially 
•	
finished, so do not ever wipe it. If there is dust on 
it, blow it off with an air blower.
Remove the eye cup holder with the eye cup 
•	
attached by rotating it counterclockwise. (It will 
be tightly screwed on.) When you do this, tilt the 
viewfinder slightly upward.
To mount the eye cup holder, align the ridges 
•	
and grooves of the eye cup holder and camera-
recorder, and turn clockwise until the holder 
clicks into place.
Eye cup holder
Eye cup
Projections 
						

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Storage Precautions
Before storing the camera-recorder, remove both 
the SD Memory Card and battery.
Store all of these items in a place with low humidity 
and relatively constant temperature.
[Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C]
[Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]
Camera-recorderWrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep 
•	
the dust off.
Battery The battery life is shortened in places with 
•	
extreme temperatures.
Storing the battery in a location with oily vapors 
•	
or high dust concentrations may corrode the 
terminals or cause other damage, leading to 
malfunction.
Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and 
•	
hairpins) away from the terminals.   
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. SD Memory Cards
After ejecting an SD Memory Card from the unit, 
•	
be absolutely sure to stow it in its own case.
Do not leave SD Memory Cards in areas where 
•	
corrosive gases, etc. are present.
Do not leave the cards inside vehicles, in places 
•	
exposed to direct sunlight or in other places 
where the temperature is high.
Do not leave the cards where the humidity level 
•	
is high or where there are high concentrations 
of dust. 
						

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How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card
Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent 
compatibility with computers due to the file type, 
but since this format includes not only video 
and audio data, but also a variety of important 
information, the folder structure will consist of file 
associations as illustrated in the diagram on the 
right. If even part of this information is modified or 
deleted, the data may no longer be recognized as 
AVCHD data, or the memory card may not longer 
be able to be used with AVCHD devices.
To prevent the loss of any part of the information 
when transferring data on the SD Memory Card 
to a computer or when copying data stored on a 
computer back onto the SD Memory Card, be sure to use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer.  
The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded from the following website.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.4 or later/Mac OS 10.5/Mac OS 
10.6)
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/Concerning the handling of the camera’s metadata
 
■    A special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD standard is employed for the 
metadata which is supported by this camera.
    If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is added or removed o\
r if other such editing operations 
have been performed using editing software or a camera recorder which do\
es not support this camera’s 
metadata, the special area for the metadata will be erased, and the shot\
 marks and indexes added by 
the camera as well as the PH mode information and other information will\
 be lost. Therefore, before 
proceeding with these kinds of editing operations, check whether the cam\
era’s metadata is supported.
Drive: \
PRIVATE
AVCHD
AVCHDTN
BDMV
CLIPINF
PLAYLIST
STREAM 
						

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