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Panasonic AJ-SPX900E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera Recorder
AJ-
E
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
F1004T1035 -F
VQT0P98-1 (E)
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH F1004T1035 -F VQT0P98-1 (E) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 2: Software Information For This Product

    See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). Unislot is a trademark of Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd. Other names of companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 3: Precautions For Use

    The lithium battery in this equipment must only be Replace only with the same or equivalent type replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary, recommended by the equipment manufacturer. contact your local Panasonic supplier. Discard used batteries according manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 4 Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde levensduur afdankt. Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen (Lithiumbatterij) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Viewfinder ......55 4-8 Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ..56 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 6 7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections ....92 the AJ-SPX900E and a PC ....76 7-1-2 Inspecting the Camera Unit .
  • Page 7 8-6-6 TC/UB ....... .120 8-6-7 UMID SET/INFO ......120 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    (VTR) that supports DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats. The camera offers a choice of interlaced scanning and progressive scanning modes. The AJ-SPX900E provides for a wide range of uses, with such features as film-like gamma correction capability for authoring, and storage-type gain-up capability for news picture shooting.

  • Page 9: Recorder/Player Features

    1-2 Recorder/player Features Multiple Slots Clip Thumbnailing The AJ-SPX900E is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. Automatic generation of thumbnails Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for The AJ-SPX900E automatically generates a thumbnail for continuous recording. They also provide new recording each recording cut (clip).
  • Page 10 Regarding SD memory cards, please also see <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page 18). Features USB2.0 port By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted in the AJ-SPX900E can be used as a bulk storage device. DVCPRO/DV (IEEE1394 Digital...

  • Page 11: System Configuration

    *1 To install a stereo microphone, an extra modification is required. For more information, contact your distributor or designated service provider. *2 For using 26-pin extension devices or Digital Triax, contact your distributor or designated service provider. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions

    Tripod mount To operate your AJ-SPX900E on AC power, the AC adaptor AJ-B75 (optional accessory) must be connected to this When you want to mount the AJ-SPX900E on a tripod, the socket. optional tripod adaptor (SHAN-TM700) is attached here. BREAKER switch...

  • Page 13: Audio (Input) Function Section

    <MIC/AUDIO1> screen on the MAIN W.L. (WIRELESS) OPERATION page. Signal from the slot-in wireless receiver is recorded. REAR: Signal from the audio device connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector is recorded. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 14: Audio (Output) Function Section

    ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment) Used to control the volume of the warning sound emitted from speakers or earphones connected to the PHONES jack. If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 15: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Used to change the speed of the electronic shutter. This dial switch returns to its original position. Each turn of the switch alters the shutter speed. For more information, see [4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter]. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 16 This does not affect the signal output from the camera. This switch controls the superimposition of characters onto the video output from the VIDEO OUT connector. Characters are superimposed. OFF: Characters are not superimposed. For types of characters, see [4-9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals]. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 17 AJ-SPX900E and a PC]. Even if this switch is set to “CAM”, if “VIDEO” or “1394” is selected for REC SIGNAL the AJ-SPX900E performs the GENLOCK IN connector operation when “MEM” is selected. The menu option REC...

  • Page 18: Menu Operation Section

    For proxy recording (optional), high-speed SD memory cards (256MB, 512MB, and 1GB) should be used. For the latest information on SD memory cards that can be used with the AJ-SPX900E, see the following support site: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ MENU button BUSY (operation mode display) lamp Used to turn on/off the menu.

  • Page 19: Time Code Section

    Select this position to set the time code and/or TC OUT connector (BNC) user bits. When you inter-lock the time code of the AJ-SPX900E with R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time code only during recording. that of an external device this must be connected with the time code input (TC IN) connector of the external device.

  • Page 20: Warning And Status Display Functions

    Stays illuminated when the menu option USB is set to “ON”.The menu option USB can be found in the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page. OP-SLOT: Remains illuminated when a video encoder card is operated in the optional slot. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor

    TCG (TC), in that order. Positions of time code-related switches and information provided Position of DISPLAY Position of TCG Information Item switch switch Time code F-RUN or R-RUN Time code F-RUN/SET/ User’s bit or real- R-RUN time, time zone Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 22: Viewfinder

    [HIGH] or [LOW], and stays on during recording. It also blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts. Use the TALLY switch to change the intensity of the lamp to ([HIGH] or [LOW]). Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    ACCESSS out door to the left. The door opens. Slide lock Insert a P2 card into the AJ-SPX900E. The P2 CARD button ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. For how the P2 card status is indicated, see [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards] (page 24).
  • Page 24 (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks in orange), do Writing and reading enabled. not remove the P2 card. However, some clips If your AJ-SPX900E is not set to turn on the P2 CARD Stays on in ACTIVE ! recorded on the P2 card may...

  • Page 25: Basic Procedures

    Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more than four When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as segments of the battery-remaining amount indication bar detailed below, before starting to use your AJ-SPX900E. are illuminated. If the number of illuminated segments is fewer than five, Setting the switches before shooting and recording first check the battery placement.
  • Page 26 To stop recording, press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens. The REC lamp in the viewfinder goes out. Operation Buttons During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/ PAUSE, STOP) are disabled. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 27: Normal Recording

    3-4 PRE-RECORDING function Pressing either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on The internal memory of your AJ-SPX900E is capable of storing the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video several seconds of video and sound data coming from the and sound on the P2 card.

  • Page 28: Loop Recording

    LOOP REC is not available. Terminating the Loop Recording Mode You can terminate the loop recording mode by either: Turning off the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX900E; or Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 29 To check the previous recording during a pause TOTAL REC TIME (Recording time on P2 card) Press the RET button at the lens to put the AJ-SPX900E into REC REVIEW mode. ONE SHOT operation continues after the REC REVIEW. For continuous recording...

  • Page 30: Recording Review Function

    If the power is turned off during recording The function of the RET button may be assigned to a desired If the AJ-SPX900E is turned off during interval recording, the user button by using one of the menu options USER MAIN SW, video stored in memory is recorded onto the P2 card, and then USER1 SW or USER2 SW.

  • Page 31: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    When a P2 card has been just removed or inserted, or when the power has been just turned on for playback, it may take some time for the AJ-SPX900E to read clip information. If this is the case, the viewfinder displays “UPDATING”.

  • Page 32: Shot Mark Function

    [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos] and [6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos]. 3-11 Recording Setting and Operation Mode The AJ-SPX900E recording mode works according to the priorities outlined in the following table, relative to the setting of the menus and switches. Menu switches related to system/recording...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To record high-quality video with the AJ-SPX900E, the black and Place a white pattern at a point where the light conditions white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. match those for the light source of the subject. Then zoom-...
  • Page 34 When the menu option FILTER INH is set to “OFF”, the adjusted value for each CC filter can be automatically stored in the memory that corresponds to the position of the WHITE BAL switch (A or B). Your AJ-SPX900E has four built-in CC filters; it stores eight (4 2) adjusted values.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Black Balance

    During a black balance adjustment, light is automatically You use your AJ-SPX900E the first time; cut off. Your AJ-SPX900E has not been used for some time; During a black balance adjustment, the gain switchover The ambient temperature has changed substantially;...

  • Page 36: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    CAM OPERATION mode SCAN mode page. The selected shutter speed is retained even if the AJ-SPX900E <Note> is turned off. Your AJ-SPX900E is not factory-set to display the SUPER V mode on the viewfinder screen. To display this mode, set the menu option SUPER V found in the <SHUTTER...

  • Page 37: Placing The Camera-Recorder

    4-3 Selecting Recording Signals and SYNCHRO SCAN Mode Recording System To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow The AJ-SPX900E is capable of utilising user-selected recording the steps below. signals and format. Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards 4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Recording System

    Adjusting Recording Levels non-standard signals output from the GENLOCK IN connector, may degrade video quality. In any format (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV), the AJ-SPX900E When “PROG.” is specified for the menu option V.RES (25P), supports independent four-channel audio recording.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Audio level meter in the viewfinder F:1---- R:2---- ---+ When operating the AJ-SPX900E without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted.

  • Page 40: Setting Time Data

    <Note> DISPLAY switch The AJ-SPX900E also records the time code and user bits in the VIDEO AUX area. The value for the time code (VITC) is the same as that of the time code (LTC) in the sub-code area. The user bits (of VITC) also records special information, including the shoting frame rate.

  • Page 41: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time

    Check again, to see if the time zone is set correctly. (The date and time need not be set again.) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 42: Setting The Time Code

    When the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to “REGEN”, the device. AJ-SPX900E reads the time code recorded in the last frame on the last recorded clip (with the most recent recording date and Reference device time) to maintain and record that value.
  • Page 43 <Notes> Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. To externally lock the AJ-SPX900E, as the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that of the Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”. camera. Note that in a system using both interlaced and This option can be found in the <GENLOCK>...

  • Page 44: Providing An Id To The Camera

    4-5-6 Setting UMID Information The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> screen. The AJ-SPX900E supports UMID metadata. You need to specify The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, symbols, as UMID information the country where you live (using up to and/or spaces.

  • Page 45: Ctl Count Setting And Display

    The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to check the by shooting dates), previous playback CTL count is disabled. settings and status of the AJ-SPX900E. The first frame of the first clip is used as a reference value for Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the screen as recalculation, and the new playback CTL count is displayed.

  • Page 46: Menu Displays In The Viewfinder Screen

    <USER MENU <Note> SELECT> screen, which is accessible from the When the AJ-SPX900E is in thumbnail mode, the viewfinder MAIN MENU page. displays “THUMBNAIL OPEN”, disabling navigation through the For more information, see [4-6-3 Selecting menu.

  • Page 47: Selecting Options For User Menu

    When the settings are finalised, press the MENU button. This terminates the menu option setting mode and returns the AJ-SPX900E to normal operation mode. 4-6-3 Selecting Options for USER MENU Go to the USER MENU SELECT page from MAIN MENU. Then,...

  • Page 48: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

    For more information, see [7-3 Warning System]. Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp This lamp comes on when the AJ-SPX900E is in any of the abnormal operating statuses specified through the menu sub-option !LED. For statuses that activate the lamp, see the options in the <!LED>...
  • Page 49 Power status of the front microphone REAR: ON/OFF Power status of the rear microphone for the microphone) For more information, see [8-6-5 MIC/AUDIO2]. (AUDIO: Input signal FRNT/W.L./REAR Input signal and level for each channel CH1/2/3/4 and level for each channel) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 50 WHITE BAL switch positioned at [A]. WHITE BAL switch WHITE BAL switch positioned at [B]. position WHITE BAL switch positioned at [PRE]. ATW mode active. When brightness and color are outside operating limits, the indication blinks. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 51 Shot mark been added or deleted. For information on shot marks, see [3-10 Shot Mark Function]. UPDATING Clip information is being updated. Playback operation disabled. USB DRIVE AJ-SPX900E is in USB mode. When communication is disabled, the indication blinks. THUMBNAIL OPEN Thumbnail is being manipulated. 1394 INITIAL ERROR Displayed when the connection of the DVCPRO/DV connector is abnormal (when AJ-YAD800G is attached).
  • Page 52 Digital battery remaining level, as a percentage level/voltage Digital battery empty. Digital battery fully charged. When the AJ-SPX900E is used as a system camera using a 26-pin extender or Camera-recorder Triax, the recording status of the camera-recorder is displayed using characters. REC indication The indication stays illuminated during recording.
  • Page 53 : Not provided when the menu option STATUS is set to OFF, which can be found in the <MODE CHK IND> screen, accessible from the : VF page. : Provided regardless of the menu option setting. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 54: Display Modes And Setting Changes/Adjustment Result Messages

    Extender selected. Example: EXTENDER ON USER button selected. Example: UM: S.GAIN 30 dB MARKER SELECT button selected. Example: MKR: A Iris being overridden. Example: ++ F 5.6 : Message appears. : Message does not appear. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 55: Setting The Marker Displays

    RET SW. This option can be found in the <SW MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page. The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to view the marker settings of the AJ-SPX900E. Pressing the MARKER SELECT button on the camera-recorder switches the marker indication as follows.

  • Page 56: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor This menu option can be found in the <OUTPUT SEL> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING Turn on the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX900E. page. Slide the OPEN button in the arrow direction to open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 57: Menu-Driven Function Setup

    GAIN attached, an SDI signal can be output from the VIDEO OUT connector. In addition to the standard L/M/H gain mode, the AJ-SPX900E For more information, see [8-2-5 OUTPUT SEL]. supports S.GAIN (super gain) mode, featuring greater than 30- dB analog gain-up, together with DS.GAIN (digital super gain) mode, storage-type gain-up based on progressive drive technology.

  • Page 58: Assigning Functions To User Main

    The target (reference) value in Auto Iris mode must be changed. To change the target value, put the AJ-SPX900E 4-9-5 Setting Color Temperature Manually into this mode and press the JOG dial button. Turn the JOG dial button clockwise or anti-clockwise to The white balance can be manually adjusted by setting the color change the value.

  • Page 59: Handling Data

    SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where they may be Exposed to high temperatures/humidities; Exposed to water droplets; or Electrically charged. For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted into the AJ-SPX900E with the lid closed. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 60 Press the JOG dial button. This moves the cursor to the CARD READ/WRITE> screen open, the data title cannot entry area, putting the AJ-SPX900E in entry mode. be edited. Move the cursor to the option TITLE READ and press the JOG dial button.
  • Page 61 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message: To exit the menu, press the MENU button. The settings menu disappears and the status of the AJ- SPX900E is indicated at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 62 After the operation in process, read data. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. The settings menu will be replaced by status indications for the AJ-SPX900E. Press the JOG dial button to display the following message: Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 63: How To Use The User Data

    The data written in the user area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPX900E is read to complete the setting. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. To write settings data in the user area The set user data may be also read without navigating the menu.

  • Page 64: How To Use Scene File Data

    It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area of This writes the setting data into the scene file area of the the internal memory of the AJ-SPX900E, or to read data written AJ-SPX900E internal memory.
  • Page 65 The data stored in the scene file area of the internal The data stored in the scene file area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPX900E is read to complete the memory of the AJ-SPX900E is reset to the defaults.

  • Page 66: Resetting Menu Option Settings To Defaults

    4-10-6 Lens File Data When the title is set, turn the JOG dial button to move the The AJ-SPX900E is capable of correcting the lens white cursor to [:]. shading. This lens white shading correction may be stored as lens file data (maximum number of data sets is eight).

  • Page 67: Chapter 5 Preparation

    HYTRON50 Mount the Anton/Bauer battery pack. • HYTRON100 • HYTRON120 Power supply output • DIONIC90 connector for lighting • DIONIC160 <Note> To use DIONIC, please set it as DIONIC90. Anton/Bauer Battery Pack Lighting control switch Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 68 Do not use excess force when lifting the rubber caps screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. forcibly. Please refer to [8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1] for more Take special care not to pinch the cable. information. Connect Battery Case (For BP-90 type) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 69 Battery Case (for NP-1 type) When using a V-mount type battery pack Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 70: Using An Ac Power Supply

    5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and 5-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply Adjusting its Position When using the Panasonic AJ-B75 AC adapter Please refer to the viewfinder instruction manual. Plug the AJ-B75 DC OUT connector into the camera- Note: A slide rail is required to mount any viewfinder other than recorder’s external DC input socket.

  • Page 71: Mounting The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And

    Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw. LENS Connector Adjust the lens flange back. <Notes> Please refer to the lens instruction manual for guidance on lens handling. When the lens is removed, install the mount cap to protect the device. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 72 Steps for each feature. Three patterns of compensation values (with an extender, with a ratio converter, and without any features) will be stored as one set of lens file data in the camera-recorder. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 73 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operation. Press the JOG Dial button. The cursor moves to the title input field, and input mode is enabled. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 74 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operation. Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [YES], then press the JOG Dial button. [OK] is displayed, resetting the lens file data to the factory default values. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 75: Preparing For Audio Input

    Please refer to the wireless receiver’s instruction manual for Set the AUDIO IN switch to [FRONT] depending on the such information as operation of the wireless receiver. audio channel to be recorded. AUDIO IN Switch Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 76: When Using Audio Devices

    Remove the cover to insert the wireless receiver and secure it with the screws. By connecting the AJ-SPX900Ewith an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card connected to the AJ-SPX900E can be used as a mass storage device. Procedures for establishing a connection with a PC Connect the USB cable to the USB 2.0 port.

  • Page 77: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    Slide the camera forward along the grooves until you hear a “click”. There are two ways to terminate the USB mode, as follows: Turn the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX900E OFF. Set the USB to OFF from the menu (operations). Removing the Camera from the Tripod Adapter...

  • Page 78: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    AJ-EC3E. The shutter speeds correspond as follows: Secure with the AJ-EC3E Camera Shutter Speeds surface fastener Shutter Speed Indication Secure with the surface fastener 100 (60) POSITION1 POSITION2 POSITION3 POSITION4 1000 POSITION5 2000 POSITION6 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 79: Attaching The Front Audio Level Control

    Remove the screw in the center of the Front Audio Level control, and attach the accessory knob using the screw (included). When attaching the knob, be sure to align the marks on the control with the marks on the knob. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 80: Manipulating Clips With Thumbnails

    DEVICE SETUP EXIT PROXY (OPTION) EXIT CARD STATUS SLOT CLIPS SETUP MARKED IND. EXIT VOICEMEMO IND. WIDE IND. PROXY IND. DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT THUMBNAIL SIZE EXIT DEVICES SD CARD EXIT META DATA PROXY (OPTION) EXIT Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 81: Thumbnail Screen

    This marker is displayed for clips whose edit copy operation Thumbnail was performed on the P2 deck. For more information on edit The image captured immediately after you start shooting is copy, see the AJ-SPD850 instruction manual. displayed as a thumbnail. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 82: Selecting Thumbnails

    THUMBNAIL button is pressed to close the thumbnail screen, the pointer will move to the starting clip (i.e., the clip with the earliest recording date and time), not the clip on which the pointer was last positioned. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 83: Switching The Thumbnail Display

    When this item is selected, SLOT1 to SLOT5 are displayed as a sub-menu. Select the desired slot to display the clips. SETUP: Please refer to [6-16 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode] for information about this item. EXIT: Close the sub-menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 84: Voice Memo

    SET button. The pointer moves to the lower part of the LCD monitor. Voice Memo Microphone Voice Memo Button Press the Voice Memo button or the stop button again to stop recording. The pointer moves down. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 85: Deleting Voice Memos

    The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons and the SET button to select YES. The clip is deleted. All selected clips (in blue-green frames) are deleted by this operation. <Note> Pressing the SET button stops the deletion operation in the middle. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 86: Restoring Clips

    RE-CONNECTION from the menu bar. The confirmation window appears. Use the cursor buttons and SET button to select YES. <Note> indication stays illuminated until all the incomplete clips that comprise the original clip are reconnected. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 87: Setting Of Clip Meta Data

    : Displays [OFFSET] (location of the frame where the text memo is added), [TEXT] (contents of the text memo), [PERSON] (person recorded the text memo added to the clip). The AJ-SPX900E can record one text memo per clip. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 88: Setting Of Proxy (Optional)

    FORMAT. <Note> The following screen appears. Select the slot number for The AJ-SPX900E only displays printable ASCII characters. the P2 card you want to format. Select EXIT if formatting is not required. To set whether or not the uploaded metadata is...

  • Page 89: Formatting Sd Memory Cards

    For the size of thumbnails displayed on one screen, either LARGE (3 2 thumbnails displayed) or NORMAL (4 thumbnails displayed) can be selected. The factory default value is NORMAL. EXIT: Returns to the previous menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 90: Properties

    SET button to check the detailed content. The underlined items are automatically set during shooting. For more information on displayed metadata, see [6-12 Setting of Clip Meta Data]. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 91: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    “SD STANDARD: NOT SUPPORTED” is displayed. If this is the case, writing or reading will not be successful. Format the card with the AJ-SPX900E.For more on formatting SD memory cards, see [6-15 Formatting SD memory cards]. 6-17-4 Confirmation of Metadata Upload The contents of the metadata upload file that is read from the SD memory card can be checked.

  • Page 92: Maintenance And Inspections

    If the access LED for the P2 card slot in which a P2 card is inserted keeps blinking in green, or if there is no display, recording is not possible on that particular P2 card. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 93: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions

    The channels can also be checked separately by connecting a single microphone to each channel. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 94: Maintenance

    (right side when viewed from the front). sequence, etc. at the time of thumbnail manipulations. <Note> Please contact the store where you purchased the camera or an authorised service provider when replacing the battery. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 95: Connector Signals

    (Hirose Electric Co.) PUSH Panasonic Part No. K1AB106J0010 Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-6SC (Hirose Electric Co.) <Note> camera’s START/STOP allocated to pin No. 4. DC OUT +12V Panasonic Part No. VJS3824A004 Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-4SC (Hirose Electric Co.) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 96: Warning System

    Turn off the power to the camera-recorder. If Countermeasures there is an error in a clip on the removed P2 card, Countermeasures Disable the write-protect or replace the P2 card. repair the clip. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 97 Countermeasures If the warning indication is still illuminated, confirm the “Error Codes” in the IEEE1394 interface board instruction manual, and consult your nearest service center. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 98: Error Codes

    The total remaining capacity of all the P2 cards is description two minutes or less. Recording/ Continues to operate. playback operation Replace the cards. If there is an empty card slot, Countermeasures insert a new card. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 99: Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables

    About the settings available for this E = Can be saved using ECU DATA SAVE. adjustable range of the item. Please refer to [5-9 Connecting the AJ-EC3E Extension Controller]. set value, and available options for this item. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 100: System Setting

    LCD monitor when the SAVE ON/ REC TALLY Selects display of the recording status of the OFF switch is set to [ON]. camera when the AJ-SPX900E is used with GREEN Turn off LCD monitor. a 26-pin extender or Triax, or when it is CHAR OFF: Do not turn off LCD monitor.

  • Page 101: Option Mode 2

    – C U F – defaults to OFF when the power is next 26PIN Sets the recording control between the turned on. – – – F – external VTR and the AJ-SPX900E when a CONTROL BOTH REC TIME 00s01f Set REC TIME (1 cut).

  • Page 102: Output Sel

    LCD monitor to the video output and monitor output signals. ON: Enable output. OFF: Disable output. – C U F – The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 103: Lcd Monitor

    – – – – – This item is enabled only when ASPECT described in [8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE] is set The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset – C U F – to16:9. mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 104: Paint

    PAINT MENU SW( ) R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT> screen. The items without are the setting items for PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W. Please refer to [8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT] for more information. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 105: Color Correction

    PAINT MENU SW( ) R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT> screen. The items without are the setting items for PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W. Please refer to [8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT] for more information. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 106: Mid Setting

    PAINT MENU SW( ) R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT> screen. The items without are the setting items for PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W. Please refer to [8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT] for more information. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 107: Additional Dtl

    Please refer to [8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT] for more information. The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. Q-WIDTH I-WIDTH Y-MAX + direction I-CENTER – direction Q-PHASE Y-MIN = SKIN TONE AREA Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 108: Knee/Level

    Range R FLARE Set the R FLARE. S C U F E G FLARE Set the G FLARE. S C U F E B FLARE Set the B FLARE. S C U F E Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 109: Camera Setting

    – C U F E All items in CAMERA SETTING are setting targets of the item PAINT MENU SW( ) R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT> screen. The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 110: Vf Marker

    – C U F E USER BOX V –144 Set the vertical position of the USER BOX. The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. +000 – C U F E +144 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 111: Vf Indicator2

    OFF: REC indication not enabled. ONE-CARD: <Note> Display the remaining capacity of the P2 This option is useful when the AJ-SPX900E card currently used for recording. is used independently. When a 26-pin OFF: Disable the remaining capacity extender, external VTR, or Triax is indication.

  • Page 112: Led

    If both GAIN (0 dB) and GAIN (–3 dB) are set to ON, the LED The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset illuminates except when GAIN is adjusted to 0 dB and –3 dB. mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 113: Shutter Select

    – C U F E <Note> For each function of the USER switches, refer to [4-9-4 Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons]. The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 114: Sw Mode

    – C U F E ATW SPEED NORMAL Select the control speed for the auto- tracking white balance. SLOW FAST – C U F E The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 115: User Sw Gain

    Set the adjustable value for IRIS GAIN. This setting is effective when CAM is selected for VALUE IRIS GAIN. – C U F E The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 116: Main Operation

    Set the display content of the remaining battery capacity indicator bars in the display FULL window when using a digital battery. 100%: Indicate FULL at 100% capacity. 70%: Indicate FULL at 70% capacity. – C U F – Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 117: Battery Setting1

    NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V 13.0 13.1 steps. steps. 15.0 15.0 – C U F – – C U F – The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 118: Battery Setting2

    Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps. 11.8 15.0 11.0 When MANUAL is selected in the menu above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps. 11.1 – C U F – 15.0 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 119: Mic/Audio1

    The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset the DVCPRO and DV formats. mode. 2CH: Only recorded in CH1 and CH2. 4CH: Recorded in all channels from CH1 to CH4. – C U F – Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 120: Tc/Ub

    PRESET: Use the camera-recorder’s internal time code. <Note> Set the date and time accurately. For guidance on setting, see [4-5-2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time]. – C U F – Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 121: File

    MAINTENANCE page when – – – – – reading out or writing to the SD memory – – – F – card. The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 122: Maintenance

    – – – – – 8-8-4 WHITE SHADING Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range CORRECT ON/OFF switching for white shading compensation. – C U F E DETECTION – Execute white shading compensation. (V SAW) – – – – – Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 123: Diagnostic2

    Display total hours the LCD monitor backlight power has been turned ON. BACKLIGHT – – – – – P.ON TIMES Display total number of times the power switch has been turned ON. – – – – – Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 124: Connection With External Unit

    CA901EN) and using this in conjunction with the AJ-BS901EN, By attaching the optional 26-pin camera adapter (AJ-CA905G), enables the AJ-SPX900E to be operated as a system camera. connection with the remote control unit AJ-RC905EN is possible It is possible to transfer video recorded by the AJ-SPX900E...

  • Page 125: Chapter 10 Specifications

    (DVCPRO50) Super Gain (S.GAIN): 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB Selectable from +30, +36, +42 or +48 dB (DVCPRO50) Digital Super Gain (DS.GAIN): S/N: Selectable from +6, +12 or +20 dB Minimum 55 dB Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 126 Audio output AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2: XLR, 5 pins, 0 dBu (0/+4 dBu selectable with menu) Balanced low-impedance output Headphones: Stereo mini jack Weight and dimentions when shown are approximately. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 127 MEMO Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 128 Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-235-481 © 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

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