Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX255P AG-HPX255EN Operating Instructions

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Displays
Mode check (MODE CHK) indication
Mode	check	(MODE	CHK)	provides	an	almost	complete	set	of	camera-recorder	information.	
Items	1	through	3	below	are	provided	only	by	mode	check	(MODE	CHK).
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1  P2 card slot status display
Displays	status	for	P2	card	slots	1	and	2.
ACTIVE:
Indicates	cards	that	are	ready	for	read	and	
write	operations	(includes	cards	selected	for	
recording)
ACCESSING: Indicates	a	card	that	is	currently	read	or	
being	written	to
INFO READING: Card	in	the	recognition	phase
FULL:  No	more	space	available	on	the	P2	card
PROTECTED: The	P2	card	is	write-protected.
NOT SUPPORTED: The	P2	card	cannot	be	used	or	recognized.
FORMAT ERROR: The	P2	card	is	not	properly	formatted.
NO CARD: No	card	has	been	inserted.
No indication:  The	camera-recorder	is	in	the	USB	DEVICE	
mode.	
2  USER button allocation information display
This	displays	information	for	the	function	
allocated	to	each	USER	button.
•	“Using	the	USER	buttons”	(Page	39)
3  AWB, ABB error display
A	mode	check	(MODE	CHK)	indicates	that	
AWB	and	 ABB	fail	to	operate	normally.  
						

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ItemSetting Notes
LOAD/SAVE/INIT Loads,	saves	and	initializes	settings	of	the	scene	file	
assigned	to	the	current	scene	dial	position	(one	F1	–	F6	
scene	file).
LOAD:
Loads	data	stored	in	camera-recorder	memory.
SAVE:
Saves	current	values	in	camera-recorder	memory.
INITIAL:
Returns	settings	to	their	factory	defaults. •	
A	change	in	scene	files	affects	
only	the	scene	file	at	the	
current	scene	dial	position.
•	 This	setting	cannot	be	made	
when	REC	SIGNAL 	is	1394.
•	 Not	available	when	compiling	
to	a	clip	in	one-clip	recording	
mode.
VFR
Enables	or	disables	variable	frame	rate	(VFR)	mode	at	
1080i	or	720P.
ON:
VFR	operation
OFF :
*1
VFR	off •	
Not	displayed	when	system	
mode	is	480i/576i.
•	 This	setting	cannot	be	made	
when	REC	SIGNAL 	is	1394.
•	 Cannot	be	set	when	1080i	is	
selected	with	DVCPRO	HD	
recording	and	CAMERA 	MODE	
is	not	set	to	60i,	50i.
FRAME RATE
Adjusts	the	frame	rate	and	exposure	time	at	1080i	or	
720P 	when	VFR	is	on.
•	 1080-59.94i:
1,	2,	4,	6,	9,	12,	15,	18,	20,	21,	22,	24,	25,	26,	27,	28,	 	
30	FRAME
•	 1080-50i:
1,	2,	4,	6,	9,	12,	15,	18,	20,	21,	22,	23,	24,	 25	FRAME
•	 720-59.94P:
1,	2,	4,	6,	9,	12,	15,	18,	20,	21,	22,	24,	25,	26,	27,	28,	30,	
32,	34,	36,	40,	44,	48,	54,	60	FRAME
•	 720-50P:
1,	2,	4,	6,	9,	12,	15,	18,	20,	21,	22,	23,	24,	25,	26,	27,	28,	
30,	32,	34,	37,	42,	45,	48,	50	FRAME •	
Can	only	be	set	when	VFR	is	
ON.
•	 This	setting	cannot	be	made	
when	REC	SIGNAL 	is	1394.
•	 A	change	to	24	fps	may	
cause	the	screen	to	flicker	
momentarily.
SYNC SCAN 
TYPE
Selects	synchro	scan	shutter	display.	
sec:
Displays	the	shutter	speed	in	fractions.
deg:
Displays	the	approximate	shutter	opening	angle. •	
Brightness	may	change	when	
settings	are	switched.
(SYNCHRO 
SCAN)
Displays	synchro	scan	shutter	speeds	to	enable	the	
operator	to	synchronize	the	camera-recorder	to	computer	
monitors.
•	 This	function	only	displays	the	shutter	speeds.	Use	the	
SHTR/F.RATE	dial	to	set	a	shutter	speed.
•	 Set	values	(displayed	values)	are	assigned	to	the	
current	scene	file	and	manipulated	using	the	LOAD,	
SAVE	and	INIT 	functions.
“Setting	SYNCHRO	SCAN	mode”	(Page	50)
1/60.0 (AG-HPX255P) 
1/50.0 (AG-HPX255EN)  •	
Displayed	in	blue	when	not	
set	to	synchro	scan	mode	and	
when	the	SHTR/F.RATE	dial	
settings	are	not	available.
DETAIL LEVEL
Adjusts	the	level	of	image	outline	correction	(in	horizontal	
and	vertical	directions).
– 7 …0
 *1… +7
V DETAIL LEVEL
Adjusts	the	level	of	correction	in	vertical	direction.
– 7 …0 *1… +7
Setup menu list
SCENE FILE screen
Menu
*1:	 The	factory	default	when	the	SCENE	FILE	dial	is	set	to	F1.
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Menu
ItemSetting Notes
DETAIL CORING
Adjusts	the	level	of	noise	reduction	of	the	detail	signal.
– 7 …0 *1… +7
•	 Adjust	towards	–	for	a	clearer	image.	Noise	increases	
slightly.
•	 Adjust	towards	+	for	less	noise.
CHROMA LEVEL
Adjusts	the	chroma	level.
– 7 …0 *1… +7
CHROMA PHASE
Makes	fine	adjustments	to	the	chroma	phase.
– 7 …0 *1… +7
COLOR TEMP 
Ach
Makes	fine	adjustments	to	the	color	temperature	(after	
Ach	white	balance	adjustment).
– 7 …0
 *1… +7
COLOR TEMP 
Bch
Makes	fine	adjustments	to	the	color	temperature	(after	
Bch	white	balance	adjustment).
– 7 …0
 *1… +7
MASTER PED
Adjusts 	the 	black 	master 	pedestal 	that 	serves 	as 	the 	video	
reference.
– 100 …+15
 *1… +100 •	
Values	change	quickly	when	
the	Operation	lever	is	held	in	
the	▲	▼	direction.
A. IRIS LEVEL
Sets	the	 AUTO	IRIS	target	value.
– 10 …0 *1… +10
DRS
Sets	whether	to	operate	the	DRS	(dynamic	range	
stretcher)	function.
ON, OFF
*1
•	 When	using	1080i,	the	DRS	function	
is	not	available	if	shooting	with	24P,	
30P,	25P,	or	VFR	(variable	frame	
rate)	even	if	you	select	ON.
DRS EFFECTSets	the	compression	level	in	high-brightness	areas	of	the	
DRS	(dynamic	range	stretcher)	function.
This	function	compresses	the	video	signal	level	to	extend	
the	dynamic	range	making	it	possible	to	correctly	render	
highlight	areas	without	overexposure	and	loss	of	detail	
that	would	otherwise	occur.
1, 2, 3
 *1
•	Higher	numbers	mean	a	higher	compression	level	of	
high-brightness	areas	and	more	noise	in	dark	areas.
GAMMA
Selects	the	gamma	curve.
HD NORM: *1
Gamma	setting	for	HD	recording.
LOW: 
Applies	a	gently	rising	gamma	curve	to	low	brightness	
areas	for	a	balanced	look.
SD NORM:
Normal	video	setting	inherited	from	the	DVX100	series.
HIGH:
Applies	a	steep	gamma	curve	to	low	brightness	areas	to	
expand	the	tonality	of	dark	areas	for	video	with	greater	
brightness.	Contrast	softens	as	a	result.
B.PRESS:
Produces	sharper	contrast	than	LOW.
CINELIKE D:
Applies	a	gamma	curve	to	produce	video	with	a	cine-like	feel.CINELIKE V:
Applies	a	gamma	curve	to	produce	high-contrast	video	
with	a	cine-like	feel.
•	 A	lens	aperture	set	lower	than	normal	video	level	
(approx.	1/2)	is	recommended	when	using	cine-like	
gamma	to	enjoy	the	full	benefit	of	the	function. •	
A	change	in	settings	during	
DRS	operation	will	not	change	
video	quality.
SCENE FILE screen (continued)
*1:	 The	factory	default	when	the	SCENE	FILE	dial	is	set	to	F1.
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ItemSetting Notes
KNEE
Sets	the	compression	level	(knee	point)	of	the	high	
brightness 	video 	signals 	received 	through 	the 	MOS 	sensor	
to	avoid	overexposure.
AUTO:
 *1
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	%) •	
A	change	in	settings	during	
DRS	operation	will	not	change	
video	quality.
MATRIX
Selects	the	MATRIX	table	to	reproduce	color	during	
shooting.
NORM 1:
 *1
Ensures	proper	color	rendition	when	shooting	out	in	the	
open	or	under	halogen	lighting.
NORM:
Produces	more	vivid	colors	than	NORM1.
FLUO:
Ensures	proper	color	rendition	when	shooting	indoors	
under	fluorescent	lighting.
CINE-LIKE:
Produces	a	tone	similar	to	movie	film.
SKIN TONE DTL
Turns	the	skin	tone	detail	ON	or	OFF.
When	ON,	reduces	detail	to	hide	any	skin	blemishes.
ON
*1, OFF 
V DETAIL FREQSets	vertical	detail.
THIN: *1
Produces	fine	detail.
MID:
Produces	less	detail	and	wider	edging.
THICK:
Produces	even	less	detail	and	the	widest	edging	effect.
•	 Progressive	recording	made	at	 THIN	or	MID	cause	
horizontal 	lines 	or 	oblique 	lines 	that 	are 	almost 	horizontal	
to 	flicker 	when 	viewed 	on 	a 	normal 	monitor 	TV 	(60i 	(50i):	
Interlace).	 THIN	and	MID	settings	will	produce	higher	
resolution	video	than	 THICK	when	shooting	progressive	
footage	that	will	later	be	edited.
NAME EDIT Edits	the	name	of	scene	files	selected	using	the	SCENE	
FILE	dial.
SCENE FILE screen (continued)
Setup menu list (continued)
*1:	The	factory	default	when	the	SCENE	FILE	dial	is	set	to	F1.
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Menu
ItemSetting Notes
SYSTEM MODE
Specifies	the	signal	format	used	by	this	camera-recorder.
1080-59.94i , 1080-50i, 720-59.94P, 720-50P, 480-59.94i, 
576-50i
Factory setting: 1080-59.94i (only for AG-HPX255P)
Factory setting: 1080-50i (only for AG-HPX255EN)
•	 When	a	setting	is	changed,	the	message	“TURN	
POWER	OFF”	appears.	 Then	turn	the	power	off	and	
turn	it	back	on	again. •	
Not	available	when	compiling	
to	a	clip	in	one-clip	recording	
mode.
REC SIGNAL
Selects	the	input	signal	in	the	DVCPRO	format.
CAMERA : 
Records	the	camera-recorder	recording	signal.
1394: 
Records	signals	input	to	the	DVCPRO/DV	connector.
•	 This	function	is	always	set	to	CAMERA 	when	the	power	
is	turned	on. •	
Not	available	when	the	menu	
option	REC	FORMAT 	is	set	
to	 AVC-Intra	or	DVCPROHD	
during	native	recording.
•	 Not	available	when	compiling	
to	a	clip	in	one-clip	recording	
mode.
REC FORMAT
Selects	the	recording	codec	as	well	as	shooting	and	
recording	modes.
■	When	SYSTEM	MODE	is	set	to	1080-59.94i
AVC-I100/60i, AVC-I100/30PN, AVC-I100/24PN:
Uses	the	 AVC-I	100	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	60i,	30PN	(native	recording)	and	24PN	
(native	recording).
AVC-I 50/60i, AVC-I 50/30PN, AVC-I 50/24PN:
Uses	the	 AVC-I	50	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	60i,	30PN	(native	recording)	and	24PN	
(native	recording).
DVCPROHD/60i:
Uses 	the 	DVCPRO 	HD 	codec 	for 	recording. 	Use 	CAMERA 	
MODE	options	to	set	shooting	mode.	Recording	is	locked	
to	60i.
■	When	SYSTEM	MODE	is	set	to	1080-50i
AVC-I100/50i, AVC-I100/25PN:
Uses	the	 AVC-I	100	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	50i,	25PN	(native	recording)	and	24PN	
(native	recording).
AVC-I 50/50i, AVC-I 50/25PN:
Uses	the	 AVC-I	50	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	50i,	25PN	(native	recording)	and	24PN	
(native	recording).
DVCPROHD/50i:
Uses 	the 	DVCPRO 	HD 	codec 	for 	recording. 	Use 	CAMERA 	
MODE	options	to	set	shooting	mode.	Recording	is	locked	
to	50i. •	
Not	available	when	1080i	or	
720P 	is	set	in	SYSTEM	MODE	
and	REC	SIGNAL 	is	1394.
•	 Not	available	when	compiling	
to	a	clip	in	one-clip	recording	
mode.
SYSTEM SETUP screen
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SYSTEM SETUP screen (continued)
ItemSetting Notes
REC FORMAT 
(continued)
■	When	SYSTEM	MODE	is	720-59.94P
AVC-I100/60P , AVC-I100/30PN, AVC-I100/24PN:
Uses	the	 AVC-I	100	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	60P,	30PN	(native	recording)	and	24PN	
(native	recording).
AVC-I 50/60P, AVC-I 50/30PN, AVC-I 50/24PN:
Uses	the	 AVC-I	50	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	60P,	30PN	(native	recording)	and	24PN	
(native	recording).
DVCPROHD/60P, DVCPROHD/30PN, 
DVCPROHD/24PN:
Uses	the	DVCPRO	HD	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	
and	recording	at	60P,	30PN	(native	recording)	and	24PN	
(native	recording).
■	When	SYSTEM	MODE	is	720-50P
AVC-I100/50P , AVC-I100/25PN:
Uses	the	 AVC-I	100	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	50P,	25PN	(native	recording).
AVC-I 50/50P, AVC-I 50/25PN:
Uses	the	 AVC-I	50	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	50P,	25PN	(native	recording).
DVCPROHD/50P, DVCPROHD/25PN:
Uses	the	DVCPRO	HD	codec	for	recording.	Shooting	and	
recording	at	50P,	25PN	(native	recording).
■	When	SYSTEM	MODE	is	480-59.94i
DVCPRO50/60i , DVCPRO/60i, DV/60i:
These	use	DVCPRO50,	DVCPRO	and	DV	codecs,	
respectively.	Use	CAMERA 	MODE	options	to	set	shooting	
mode.	Recording	is	locked	at	60i.
■	When	SYSTEM	MODE	is	576-50i
DVCPRO50/50i , DVCPRO/50i, DV/50i:
These	use	DVCPRO50,	DVCPRO	and	DV	codecs,	
respectively.	Use	CAMERA 	MODE	options	to	set	shooting	
mode.	Recording	is	locked	at	50i. •	
Not	available	when	1080i	or	
720P 	is	set	in	SYSTEM	MODE	
and	REC	SIGNAL 	is	1394.
•	 Not	available	when	compiling	
to	a	clip	in	one-clip	recording	
mode.
CAMERA MODE
Sets	the	shooting	mode	of	the	camera-recorder	during	
DVCPRO	HD	codec	or	SD	mode	at	1080i.
·	When	SYSTEM	MODE	is	set	to	1080-59.94i	or	480-	
59.94i
60i, 30P, 24P, 24PA
·	When	SYSTEM	MODE	is	set	to	1080-50i,	576-50i
50i, 25P •	
Does	not	appear	when	
SYSTEM	MODE	is	set	to	720P.
•	 Not	available	in	the	following	
conditions.
·		 When	the	REC	SIGNAL 	is	set	
to	1394.
·	 	
When	the	SYSTEM	MODE	
setting	is	1080i	and	the	REC	
FORMAT 	setting	is	 AVC-Intra	
codec	or	VFR	is	ON.
·	 	 When	compiling	to	a	clip	in	
one-clip	recording	mode.
SCAN REVERSE
Sets	the	scan	reverse	shooting	function	for	vertical/
horizontal	inversion	of	images	to	ON/OFF.	(Page	35)
ON, OFF
Setup menu list (continued)
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Menu
SYSTEM SETUP screen (continued)
ItemSetting Notes
ASPECT CONV
Selects	the	aspect	ratio	for	recording	at	480i,	576i.
SIDE CROP:
Crops	the	right	and	left	edges	of	the	image.
LETTER BOX:
Adds	black	bands	at	the	top	and	bottom	of	the	image.
SQUEEZE:
Compresses	the	image	horizontally. •	
Not	available	when	SYSTEM	
MODE	is	set	to	1080i	or	720P.
•	 Not	available	when	compiling	
to	a	clip	in	one-clip	recording	
mode.
SETUP
Sets	the	setup	level	of	480i	video	signals.	
0%: 
Setup	is	switched	to	0	%	for	both	output	and	recording	
signals.
7.5% A:
Setup	is	switched	to	7.5	%	for	the	output	signal	and	0	%	
for	the	recording	signal. •	
Not	displayed	in	1080-50i,	720-
50P,	576-50i.
PC MODE 
SELECT
Sets	camera-recorder	operating	mode	when	an	external	
device	is	connected	via	USB.
USB HOST :
Selects	USB	2.0	for	connecting	an	external	hard	disk	
drive.	(Page	111)
USB DEVICE:
Makes	it	possible	to	connect	the	camera-recorder	to	a	
personal 	computer 	via 	USB 	2.0 	to 	enable 	use 	of 	a 	P2 	card	
as	mass	storage.	(Page	109)
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SW MODE screen
ItemSetting Notes
LOW GAIN
Sets	the	gain	value	assigned	to	the	L 	position	of	the	GAIN	
switch.
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB •	
Fixed	to	0	dB	when	the	frame	
rate	is	set	to	4FRAME	or	lower	
in	VFR	mode.
MID GAIN
Sets	the	gain	value	assigned	to	the	M	position	of	the	
GAIN	switch.
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB •	
Fixed	to	0	dB	when	the	frame	
rate	is	set	to	4FRAME	or	lower	
in	VFR	mode.
HIGH GAIN
Sets 	the 	gain 	value 	assigned 	to 	the 	H 	position 	of 	the 	GAIN	
switch.
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB,  12dB, 15dB, 18dB •	
Fixed	to	0	dB	when	the	frame	
rate	is	set	to	4FRAME	or	lower	
in	VFR	mode.
SUPER GAIN
Configures	super	gain	allocated	to	a	USER	button.	
24dB, 30dB
BOTH: 
Cycles	to	the	next	value	in	the	order	24	dB	→	30	dB	→	
OFF	when	pressed. •	
Fixed	to	0	dB	when	the	frame	
rate	is	set	to	4FRAME	or	lower	
in	VFR	mode.
ATW
Allows	you	to	assign	the	 ATW	(Auto	Tracking	White	
Balance)	function	to	the	WHITE	BAL 	switch.	(Page	33)
Bch:
Controls	the	 ATW	function	when	the	WHITE	BAL 	switch	is	
set	to	B	position.
OFF :
Does	not	assign	the	 ATW	function	to	the	WHITE	BAL 	
switch. •	
A
	USER	button	to	which	 ATW	
has	been	assigned	cannot	be	
used	to	turn	 ATW	to	OFF	when	
the	WHITE	BAL 	switch	is	set	to	
B	position	and	this	menu	is	set	
to	Bch.
•	 ATW	is	not	available	when	the	
frame	rate	is	set	to	4FRAME	or	
lower	in	VFR	mode.
HANDLE ZOOM
Sets	the	zoom	speed	allocated	to	each	position	of	the	
HANDLE	ZOOM	switch.
L/OFF/H :
Sets	LOW/OFF/HIGH	to	positions	1/2/3	respectively.	
(Zoom	does	not	operate	when	the	setting	is	OFF.)
L/M/H:
Sets	LOW/MID/HIGH	to	positions	1/2/3	respectively.
L/OFF/M:
Sets	LOW/OFF/MID	to	positions	1/2/3	respectively.	(Zoom	
does	not	operate	when	the	setting	is	OFF.)
W.BAL.PRESET
Sets	the	color	temperature	assigned	to	the	PRST 	position	
of	the	WHITE	BAL 	switch.
3.2K, 5.6K
Setup menu list (continued)
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Menu
SW MODE screen (continued)
ItemSetting Notes
USER MAIN
Sets	the	function	assigned	to	the	USER	MAIN	button.
SPOTLIGHT, BACKLIGHT, ATW, ATWLOCK, S.GAIN, 
D.ZOOM,  Y GET, DRS, TEXT MEMO, SLOT SEL, 
SHOT MARK, MAG A. LVL, LVL METER, PRE REC, 
WFM, LAST CLIP, FBC, LCD B.L
“Using	the	USER	buttons”	(Page	39)
USER1
Sets	a	function	assigned	to	the	USER1	button.	
The	functions	that	can	be	assigned	to	this	button	are	the	
same	as	for	the	USER	MAIN	button.
BACKLIGHT	(factory	default	setting)
“Using	the	USER	buttons”	(Page	39)
USER2
Sets	a	function	assigned	to	the	USER2	button.	
The	functions	that	can	be	assigned	to	this	button	are	the	
same	as	for	the	USER	MAIN	button.
TEXT MEMO 	(factory	default	setting)
“Using	the	USER	buttons”	(Page	39)
USER3
Sets	a	function	assigned	to	the	USER3	button.	
The	functions	that	can	be	assigned	to	this	button	are	the	
same	as	for	the	USER	MAIN	button.
DRS	(factory	default	setting)
“Using	the	USER	buttons”	(Page	39)
USER4
Sets	a	function	assigned	to	the	USER4	button.	
The	functions	that	can	be	assigned	to	this	button	are	the	
same	as	for	the	USER	MAIN	button.
SLOT SEL
“Using	the	USER	buttons”	(Page	39)
MF ASSIST
Automatically	sets	the	last	focus	during	manual	focusing.
ON:
Automatically	sets	the	last	focus.
•	 The	focus	may	not	be	set	correctly	if	the	last	focus	
differs	considerably	from	the	manually	set	focus.
•	 You	cannot	operate	using	the	remote	control	connected	
to	the	CAM	REMOTE	jack.
OFF:
The	focus	is	not	adjusted	automatically.
FOCUS ASSIST
Sets	the	function	assigned	to	the	FOCUS	 ASSIST	button.
IN RED:
The	image	contour	has	red	edges.
EXPAND:
The	screen	center	of	the	LCD	monitor	is	enlarged.
WFM
Selects	the	type	of	waveform	to	be	displayed	on	the	LCD	
monitor	when	the	WFM	button	is	pressed.
WAVE:
Displays	a	waveform.
VECTOR:
Vectorscope	display
WAVE/VECT:
Each	press	of	the	button,	switches	the	settings	in	the	
following	order:	
OFF	→	WAVE	(waveform)	→	VECTOR	→	OFF
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AUTO SW screen
ItemSetting Notes
A.IRIS
ON:
Performs	the	auto	iris	control	in	auto	mode.	 The	IRIS	
button	is	deactivated.
OFF:
Deactivates	the	auto	iris	control	in	auto	mode.	 This	
performs	the	iris	control	selected	with	the	IRIS	button. •	
Auto	operation	switches	OFF	
when	the	frame	rate	is	set	
to	4FRAME	or	lower	in	VFR	
mode.
AGC
Sets	the	 Auto	Gain	Control	when	the	ON	is	selected	in	
A.IRIS.
6dB:
Performs	the	 Auto	Gain	Control	(max.	6	dB)	in	auto	
mode.
12dB:
Performs	the	 Auto	Gain	Control	(max.	12	dB)	in	auto	
mode.
18dB:
Performs	the	 Auto	Gain	Control	(max.	18	dB)	in	auto	
mode.
OFF:
Does	not	perform	the	 Auto	Gain	Control	in	auto	mode.	
Initiates	the	control	of	the	gain	selected	by	the	GAIN	
switch. •	
Cannot	be	set	when	 A.IRIS	is	
OFF.
•	 Auto	operation	switches	OFF	
when	the	frame	rate	is	set	
to	4FRAME	or	lower	in	VFR	
mode.
•	 AGC	does	not	operate	when	a	
USER	button	to	which	S.GAIN	
has	been	allocated	is	pressed	
and	super	gain	is	set	to	24	dB	
or	30	dB.
ATW
ON:
Performs	the	 ATW	(Auto	Tracing	White	Balance)	function	
in	auto	mode.	 You	cannot	select	ON/OFF	of	the	 ATW	
function	with	the	WHITE	BAL 	switch	or	the	USER	button	
when	this	is	selected.	However,	if	 ATWLOCK	is	assigned	
to	the	USER	button,	you	can	set	the	white	balance	value	
with	the	USER	button.
OFF:
Does	not	perform	the	white	balance	function	in	auto	
mode.	 This	performs	the	white	balance	function	selected	
with	the	WHITE	BAL 	switch. •	
Auto	operation	switches	OFF	
when	the	frame	rate	is	set	
to	4FRAME	or	lower	in	VFR	
mode.
AF
ON:
Activates	auto	focus	when	in	 Auto	mode.	At	this	time,	the	
FOCUS	switch	is	disabled.
OFF:
Does	not	perform	auto	focusing	in	auto	mode.	 This	
performs	the	focusing	selected	with	the	FOCUS	switch	or	
PUSH	 AUTO	button. •	
Auto	operation	switches	OFF	
when	the	frame	rate	is	set	
to	4FRAME	or	lower	in	VFR	
mode.
Setup menu list (continued)
___indicates	the	factory	setting.