Panasonic

What you can do with this unit

character_bullet-largeRecording to the memory card

character_bullet-largeLinking to external devices

character_bullet-largeConnecting to the network

character_bullet-largeUSB tethering connection


Recording to the memory card

Recording in following types is possible.

bullet02(For the icon_model-cx20)

P2 recording (P2 MXF compatible)

bullet02MOV recording (UHD and FHD recording)

bullet02MP4 recording (UHD and FHD recording)

bullet02AVCHD recording

bullet02Super slow recording

bullet02Simultaneous recording

bullet02Relay recording

bullet02Interval recording

bullet02Background recording

bullet02Pre-recording


Linking to external devices

character_diamondConnecting to TV/monitor

Connect to a TV/monitor and output images.

bullet02Use a BNC cable (<SDI OUT> terminal) to connect a TV/monitor.

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(A) HDMI cable

(B) BNC cable (<SDI OUT> terminal)

(C) TV/Monitor

bullet02Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable (Type A–Type A plug).

bullet02It is recommended to use a double shielded BNC cable equivalent to 5C-FB.

When using a DVI converter, etc., to connect an HDMI cable to this unit, make sure that you connect last to the <HDMI> terminal on this unit. Connecting first to the <HDMI> terminal on this unit may cause a malfunction.


character_diamondCard reader mode

Data (files) for performing nonlinear editing on a computer are transferred.

bullet02The unit supports USB2.0.

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(A) Memory cardcharacter_asterisk1

(B) USB cablecharacter_asterisk2

(C) Computer

  1. Memory cards are optionally available. They are not supplied with the unit.

  1. A USB cable is not supplied with the unit.

Use a USB cable conforming to the USB specification that is 1.5 m (approx. 4.9 feet) or less in length.


Connecting to the network

This unit is equipped with wireless LAN. It can connect to networks via wireless LAN.

bullet02When using wired LAN, connect a USB ethernet adaptor (commercially available) to this unit, then connect a LAN cable.


character_diamondAvailable functions

When the unit is connected to a network, the following functions are available.


Connecting to HC ROP app

You can remotely control this unit with the HC ROP app by connecting this unit with an iPhone/iPad or Android terminal via network.

bullet02Checking camera video or camera status

bullet02Camera remote control (focus, zoom, image quality settings, recording control such as start/end recording, and time code/user bits settings)

bullet02Menu Operations

bullet02Starting and stopping streaming (when the function is assigned to the USER button)

The unit supports the multi camera function, with which a camera selected from up to 8 cameras is remotely controlled from a single device.

For details about operation of the HC ROP app, refer to the online help for the app.


Streaming function

You can perform streaming of audio and video currently shot with the unit over a network (wired LAN, wireless LAN).


NDI HX2 function icon_model-cx20

By connecting this unit and an NDI HX2 compatible switcher from Vizrt NDI AB to a network via wired LAN, you can control some of the functions on this unit by operating the switcher.


USB tethering connection

Connect a USB tethering device (iPhone/iPad or Android device) to the USB terminal of the camera using the USB cable to connect the camera to the Internet using USB tethering function.


bullet02For information about the tethering function of your smartphone, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone and the contract you have with the cell-phone provider. Depending on the contract you have, there may be limitations on tethering or it may incur large additional charges.