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Panasonic AJ-SPC700 P Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AJ-SPC700 P Operating Instructions Manual

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Memory Card Camera Recorder
AJ-
P
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
F0705T1125 -F
D
Printed in Japan
VQT0T98-1

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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 F0705T1125 -F Printed in Japan VQT0T98-1...

  • Page 2: Software Information For This Product

    \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant source code, visit http://panasonic.biz/sav/. Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source code you may obtain from the above Web site.

  • Page 3: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions for Use ....3 Chapter 1 Introduction ....7 1-1 Camera Unit Features.
  • Page 5 Contents (continued) Chapter 5 Preparation ... . . 64 5-1 Power Supply......64 5-1-1 Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type .
  • Page 6 Contents (continued) Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables . . 98 8-1 Menu Configuration....98 8-2 SYSTEM SETTING....99 8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The AJ-SPC700P video camera-recorder integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on- chip lens, and a video recorder/player (VTR) that supports DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats. Utilising P2 cards, which require no mechanism, as media, your AJ-SPC700P offers greater responsibility, operability, and portability.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Introduction 4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats) All formats - DVCPRO, DV and DVCPRO50 - support 4- channel digital audio recording with high-quality sound (48 kHz/16 bits). However, this camera uses two audio channels, recording the same audio signals onto Audio Channels 3 and 1, and Audio Channels 4 and 2.
  • Page 9 For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ (continued) DVCPRO50 Approx.

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    AJ-HT901G SD Memory cards* * For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ (continued) Video encoder card: AJ-YAX800G Extension control unit:...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2-1 Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section POWER switch Used to turn on/off the power. Battery mount A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) To operate your AJ-SPC700P on AC power, the AC adaptor AJ-B75 (optional accessory) must be connected to this socket.

  • Page 12: Audio (Input) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2-2 Audio (input) Function Section MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. Power for the microphone comes from this jack. A remote microphone may be connected. In this case, the power supply to the appropriate connector must be enabled through menu option FRONT MIC POWER or REAR MIC POWER.

  • Page 13: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2-3 Audio (output) Function Section AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 3-pin) This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels 1, 2, 3 or 4. Output signals are selected with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch. MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch Use this switch to select the audio channel whose...

  • Page 14: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section Shooting and Recording (camera unit) CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and color temperature of the subject. When the menu option DISP MODE is set to “3”, switching this control displays the selected filter number in the viewfinder.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch Used to select the video signals sent from the camera unit to the memory, viewfinder and video monitor. CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: Video being recorded through the camera is sent with the auto knee circuit activated.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SEL switch Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector. MEM: In EE (recording) mode, video from the camera is output. In VV (playback) mode, playback signal from a P2 card is output. CAM: Video from the camera is output constantly.

  • Page 17: Menu Operation Section

    For the latest information not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory card. It stays illuminated when the card is active.

  • Page 18: Time Code Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2-6 Time Code Section GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is externally locked. TC IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference time code when you externally lock the time code.

  • Page 19: Warning And Status Display Functions

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2-7 Warning and Status Display Functions Back tally lamp When the BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewfinder. BACK TALLY switch This switch controls the action of the rear tally lamps.

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions Mode indication Stays illuminated in 16:9 mode. Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format is P-REC: Stays illuminated when the PRE REC MODE is set to ON, and blinks when recording is continued after the recording tally lamp has gone out.

  • Page 21: Viewfinder

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2-10 Viewfinder Viewfinder (optional accessory) During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays the video image in monochrome. It also displays warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety zone and center markers), etc. ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-1 P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards <Note> When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. On how the time data is set, see [4-5 Setting Time Data]. Turn on the POWER switch.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Removing P2 Cards While pressing down the slide lock button, move the slide-out door to the left. The door opens. Tilt down the EJECT button. Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2 card so that you can remove it.

  • Page 24: Basic Procedures

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-2 Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. * For directions on inspecting your memory card camera-recorder, see [7-1 Inspections Before Shooting].
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below. Select a filter according to light conditions. When the white balance is saved: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B]. When the white or black balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].

  • Page 26: Normal Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-3 Normal Recording Pressing either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video and sound on the P2 card. A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated through a shooting action, together with such added information as a voice memo, is called a “clip”.

  • Page 27: Loop Recording

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-5 Loop Recording When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order. Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this function continues recording while erasing existing data.

  • Page 28: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-7 Normal and Variable Speed Playback The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD monitor. A color video monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT connector of the AJ-SPC700P also provides color playback. Variable speed playback The FF and REW buttons provide 32 playbacks and fast reverse playbacks.

  • Page 29: Shot Mark Function

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Associating Voice Memos with a Clip The portion of the clip with which a voice memo is associated depends on when the voice memo is recorded. A voice memo recorded during recording or playback is associated with the picture in view at the time the VOICE MEMO button is pressed.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To record high-quality video with the AJ-SPC700P, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment) ABB (black balance adjustment) (white balance adjustment).
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Detection area for the white balance The detection area for the white balance is selectable between 90%, 50% and 25%, using the menu option AWB AREA. This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: You use your AJ-SPC700P the first time; Your AJ-SPC700P has not been used for some time; The ambient temperature has changed substantially; The gain switchover value has been changed;...

  • Page 33: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section provides a description of the electronic shutter, together with setting and handling directions. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes The table below shows the shutter modes and speeds for the electronic shutter provided in your AJ-SPC700P.

  • Page 34: Placing The Camera-Recorder In Synchro Scan Mode

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards [SEL], to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode.

  • Page 35: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-4 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels In any format (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV), the AJ- SPC700P supports four-channel audio recording. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-4-2 Adjusting Recording Levels To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below. Position the MONITOR SELECT selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications.

  • Page 37: Setting Time Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5 Setting Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the User Bits The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to eight-digit base 16 numbers (date and time), to be recorded in the Subcode area. HOLD switch DISPLAY switch TCG switch...

  • Page 38: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5-2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display window. Position the TCG switch at [SET]. Use the CURSOR and SET buttons to set the year, month and day (Y/M/D).

  • Page 39: Setting The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5-3 Setting the Time Code Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. Position the TCG switch at [SET]. Set the menu option TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF”. “DF” steps the time code in drop frame mode, and “NDF” steps it in non-drop frame mode.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To externally lock the time code Follow the steps below. Turn on the POWER switch. Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN]. Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”. This option can be found in the <GENLOCK>...

  • Page 41: Providing An Id To The Camera

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5-5 Providing an ID to the Camera The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> screen. The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, symbols, and/or spaces. <Note> When the settings menu is displayed, outputting color bar signals does not indicate the camera ID.

  • Page 42: Ctl Count Setting And Display

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5-7 CTL Count Setting and Display By setting the DISPLAY switch to “CTL”, CTL count is displayed on the time count indication of the LCD display window. The CTL count is displayed in ±12 hours with non-drop- frame.

  • Page 43: Menu Displays In The Viewfinder Screen

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-6 Menu Displays in the Viewfinder Screen 4-6-1 Menu Configuration USER MENU is factory-set. The menu can be USER MENU: configured to suit your preferences by specifying each option according to your purposes and frequency of use, through the <USER MENU SELECT>...

  • Page 44: Selecting Options For User Menu

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark ( desired menu option. Then, press the JOG dial button to display the sub-menu screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark ( desired menu option.

  • Page 45: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-7 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays In addition to video images, the viewfinder displays lamps and text that indicate the settings and operating status of the AJ-SPC700P, together with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Information Item Indication Extender LOW/MID/HIGH MODE CHECK Indication Area S.GAIN (STATUS: Master gain, USER SW GAIN) (Cause of !LED GAIN (0 dB) GAIN (–3 dB) illumination: displayed SHUTTER full-screen) WHITE PRE. Indications selected EXTENDER through the menu option BLACK STR.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Information Item Indication AWB A ACTIVE Camera Warning and AWB B ACTIVE Report Area AWB A OK (related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK and switch settings) AWB BREAK AWB NG COLOR TEMP LOW COLOR TEMP HIGH LEVEL OVER LOW LIGHT...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Information Item Indication Gain value SYSTEM ERROR- System information and warnings TURN POWER OFF CARD ERR REC WARNING BACKUP BATT EMPTY WIRELESS-RF CANNOT REC CANNOT PLAY COMM ERROR VOICE CANNOT REC VOICE REC VOICE OFF VOICE PLAY MARK ON/OFF...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Information Item Indication P-REC (blink) PRE RECORDING indication/ SD memory card [SD] remaining free space (when MODE CHECK is being performed) ID record indication PRO14 - AC_ADPT Battery type Battery remaining level/voltage Camera-recorder REC indication P2 card remaining free space...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication Status of Recording status AJ-SPC700P P2 CARD REMAIN* Under normal Other than LOOP TOTAL conditions REC mode ONE CARD LOOP REC mode TOTAL/ONE CARD During MODE Other than LOOP TOTAL/ONE CARD/ CHECK REC mode...

  • Page 51: Display Modes And Setting Changes/Adjustment Result Messages

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-7-4 Display Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment Result Messages The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may be limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP MODE.

  • Page 52: Setting The Marker Displays

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-7-5 Setting the Marker Displays The center, safety zone, safety zone area and frame markers may be set to ON or OFF, along with specifications of the marker types. To set and select markers, go to the <VF MARKER>...

  • Page 53: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-8 Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor Turn on the POWER switch of the AJ-SPC700P. Slide the OPEN button in the arrow open the LCD monitor. Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most convenient viewing.

  • Page 54: Menu-Driven Function Setup

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-9 Menu-driven Function Setup Each function is set up using the menu system. 4-9-1 Setting the Switchover of USER SW GAIN In addition to the standard L/M/H gain mode, the AJ- SPC700P supports an S.GAIN (super gain) mode with more than 30-dB gain-up.

  • Page 55: Assigning Functions To User Main, User1 And User2 Buttons

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-9-4 Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. To select desired functions, use the menu options USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW and USER2 SW. These options can be found in the <USER SW>...

  • Page 56: Handling Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-10 Handling data Setting Data Using an SD memory card An SD memory card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum state.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To format the SD memory card, turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button. When the SD memory card has been formatted, the following message appears: The card will not be formatted if the following message appears when the JOG dial button is pressed: Error message...
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears. The characters that appear are switched in the following order: Space: Alphabetical characters: A to Z Numerals: 0 to 9 Symbols: ', >, <, /, - Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired character.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To read data on an SD memory card Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option [SD CARD READ/WRITE]. Then, press the dial button. To select a file number Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the menu option [R.

  • Page 60: How To Use The User Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-10-3 How to Use the User Data It is possible to transfer settings and other data to the user area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPC700P. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state.

  • Page 61: How To Use Scene File Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-10-4 How to Use Scene File Data It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPC700P, or to read data written in this area. Four types of scene files are available. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To read settings data for scene files Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option SCENE SEL. Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers. Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene file number.

  • Page 63: Resetting Menu Option Settings

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To title settings data for scene files Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option [TITLEs 1 - 4] for the appropriate scene file. Press the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the title entry area, putting the AJ-SPC700P in entry mode.

  • Page 64: Chapter 5 Preparation

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-1 Power Supply A battery pack or AC power can be used as the power supply for the camera-recorder. Using a Battery Pack Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used: • Anton/Bauer • • PACO •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 Preparation When using a BP-90 type battery pack Remove the battery holder. Battery holder Attaching the battery case to the camera-recorder. Connect the cable on the camera-recorder to the cable on the battery case (BP-90 type). Using a screwdriver, secure the battery case (BP-90 type) to the camera-recorder.
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 Preparation Using an NP-1 type battery pack Remove the battery holder. Mount the NP-1 type battery case on the camera- recorder. Tighten the mounting screws. Tighten the power contact screws. Insert the upper part of the removed cover in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 67: Using An Ac Power Supply

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply When using the Panasonic AJ-B75 AC adapter Plug the AJ-B75 DC OUT connector into the camera- recorder’s external DC input socket. DC IN Socket AC Adapter AJ-B75 (Optional) Turn the AC adapter power ON.

  • Page 68: Mounting The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-3 Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. Lens Clamping Lever Mount Cap To mount the lens, align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens.
  • Page 69 Chapter 5 Preparation Adjusting the Lens White Shading Take the following steps to adjust the white shading: <Note> Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the lens iris, even after adjusting the white shading. This phenomenon, however, is a characteristic of the lens or optical system.
  • Page 70 Chapter 5 Preparation This completes the white shading adjustment. The compensation values are stored in the non-volatile internal memory. Therefore, re-adjusting the white shading is not required, even after the camera-recorder power has been turned off. Storing the Lens File Data The white shading compensation values can be stored in the internal memory as lens file data.
  • Page 71 Chapter 5 Preparation Reading out the Lens File Data Select the lens file No. to read out by following Steps in the [Storing the Lens File Data] section. Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [READ:]. Press the JOG Dial button and the following message appears.

  • Page 72: Preparing For Audio Input

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-4 Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. 5-4-1 When Using the Front Microphone The AJ-MC700P microphone kit (optional) includes a microphone that can be mounted on the camera. Open the microphone holder.

  • Page 73: When Using Audio Devices

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-4-3 When Using Audio Devices Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to which the XLR cable is connected. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to [LINE].

  • Page 74: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    Chapter 5 Preparation <Notes> A USB driver must be installed on the PC. AJ-SPC700P is only applicable to USB 2.0, not to USB 1.1. Only one AJ-SPC700P at a time must be connected to the PC via USB. The P2 card must not be removed when it is connected via USB.

  • Page 75: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Press to open the hook. To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then detach the strap. <Note> Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached. 5-8 Attaching the Rain Cover When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener...

  • Page 76: Attaching The Front Audio Level Control Knob

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-10 Attaching the Front Audio Level Control Knob If you use the Front Audio Level control frequently, attach the accessory knob so that it can be easily operated. Front Audio Level Control Marks Screw Remove the screw in the center of the Front Audio Level control, and attach the accessory knob using the screw (included).

  • Page 77: Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips With Thumbnails

    Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as voice memos and meta data. The following manipulations can be performed using the cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images displayed on the LCD monitor: Playback, delete, copy or restore the clip.

  • Page 78: Thumbnail Screen

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails 6-2 Thumbnail Screen Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again returns the display to the regular display. When switching is done from the regular screen display to the thumbnail screen display, all the clips will be displayed on the thumbnail screen.

  • Page 79: Selecting Thumbnails

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails Indicator for clips with proxy This marker is displayed for clips with proxy attached. Indicator for edit copy clips This marker is displayed for clips whose edit copy operation was performed on the P2 deck. For more information on edit copy, see the AJ-SPD850 instruction manual.

  • Page 80: Switching The Thumbnail Display

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails 6-5 Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU BAR button.

  • Page 81: Voice Memo

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails 6-7 Voice Memo A voice memo is audio data that can be attached to the clip separately from the voice recorded during shooting. <Note> A voice memo can be attached during recording. Please refer to [3-8 Voice Memo Function] for more information. 6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos Press the THUMBNAIL button.

  • Page 82: Deleting Voice Memos

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails 6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos Perform Steps in the [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos] section to select the voice memo in the clip. Move the pointer over the clip you want to delete, and press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the menu bar.

  • Page 83: Copying Clips

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails 6-11 Copying Clips Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card or SD memory card in the desired slot. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer to the desired clip and press the SET button.
  • Page 84 SD memory cards using a PC. Download the latest update version of P2 viewer from the following URL and install it to your PC: http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2 Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page 17).

  • Page 85: Setting Of Proxy (Optional)

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method Select META DATA USER CLIP NAME from the menu bar to select the recording method. Two options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2. TYPE1 USER CLIP NAME to be recorded If clip metadata has been Uploaded data read in...

  • Page 86: Formatting A P2 Card

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails 6-14 Formatting a P2 Card Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the menu bar. From the menu bar, select OPERATION The following screen appears.

  • Page 87: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails 6-16 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit your preferences. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the menu bar.

  • Page 88: Properties

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails 6-17 Properties The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed. 6-17-1 Clip Property From the menu bar, select PROPERTY PROPERTY. The following screen appears. Clip Number Thumbnail Slip Information Displays the number of markers and voice memos attached to the clip.
  • Page 89 Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings From the menu bar, select PROPERTY The following screen appears. When “REMAIN” is selected: Write-protect Mark mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected. P2 Card Status (remaining free space) The remaining memory capacity of the P2 card is indicated by a bar graph and percentage.

  • Page 90: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-17-3 SD memory card Status Display The status display enables a confirmation of the SD memory card formatted condition, available memory capacity etc. From the menu bar, select PROPERTY DEVICES CARD. If the format is compatible with SD standards, the message “SD STANDARD: SUPPORTED”...

  • Page 91: Inspections

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 7-1 Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a color video monitor to check the image. 7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections Mount a charged battery pack. Turn the power switch ON and check that 5 or more BATT indication marks appear.

  • Page 92: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from [1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker]. 1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording Check on the display inside the viewfinder that the remaining P2 card recording capacity is sufficient.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Set the user’s bit as required. Please refer to [4-5-1 Setting the User Bits] for the setting procedures. Set the time code. Please refer to [4-5-3 Setting the Time Code] for the setting procedures.

  • Page 94: Connector Signals

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 7-2-4 Connector Signals DC IN +12V Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Part No. HA16RX-4P(SW1) (Hirose Electric Co.) <Note> Confirm correct polarity when using an external power supply. FRONT MIC IN AUDIO IN (H) AUDIO IN (C) Panasonic Part No.

  • Page 95: Warning System

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 7-3 Warning System 7-3-1 Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. <Note>...
  • Page 96 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 5. P2 Card Fully Recorded Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA indication capacity start blinking. Continues to light up until an operation is WARNING lamp performed. Continues to blink 4 times per second until Tally lamp an operation is performed.

  • Page 97: Error Codes

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 9. Battery Nearly Empty Display window One of the bars in the battery remaining indication indicator starts blinking. WARNING lamp Blinks once per second. Tally lamp Blinks once per second. Viewfinder The BATT LED blinks. Warning tone Beeps 4 times per second.

  • Page 98: Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-1 Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION Opening the Menus USER MENU: Displayed when MENU button is pressed. MAIN MENU: Displayed when MENU button is pressed for at least 3 seconds. OPTION MENU: Displayed when...

  • Page 99: System Setting

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-2 SYSTEM SETTING 8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range REC SIGNAL Select video input signals. CAM Record the signal from the VIDEO camera 1394 VIDEO: Record the signal from the GENLOCK IN terminal 1394: Record the signal from the 1394 input terminal (when optional AJ-YAD800G is attached)

  • Page 100: Rec Function

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-2-3 REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range PRE REC Select whether or not to enable PRE RECORDING. MODE PRE RECORDING enabled. OFF: PRE RECORDING disabled. <Note> Specify the PRE RECORDING time by using the menu option PRE REC TIME. –...

  • Page 101: Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-2-5 LCD MONITOR Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range BRIGHTNESS –7 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. – C U F – COLOR LEVEL –7 Adjust the LCD monitor chroma level. – C U F – CONTRAST –7 Adjust the LCD monitor contrast.

  • Page 102: Paint

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-3 PAINT 8-3-1 ROP Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MASTER PED –200 Set the master pedestal level. +005 S C U F E +200 MASTER DTL –31 Set the H Detail and V Detail levels. S C U F E MASTER 0.35...

  • Page 103: Color Correction

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range –63 Perform red color correction (saturation and hue). (SAT/PHASE) S C U F E R-Mg –63 Perform color correction (saturation and hue) between red and magenta. (SAT/PHASE) S C U F E –63...

  • Page 104: Mid Setting

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-3-5 MID SETTING Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. GAIN S C U F E 30dB H.DTL LEVEL Set H.DTL LEVEL.

  • Page 105: Additional Dtl

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range KNEE APE LVL OFF Set KNEE APE LEVEL. S C U F E CHROMA DTL OFF Set the chroma detail. Detects the chroma edge and superimposes it on Y to enhance H.DTL.

  • Page 106: Knee/Level

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MASTER PED –200 Set the master pedestal. +005 S C U F E +200 MANUAL Set the mode when the AUTO KNEE switch is OFF. The KNEE POINT/ KNEE SLOPE set value is enabled when this S C U F E...

  • Page 107: Camera Setting

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-3-12 CAMERA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range DETAIL Set the DTL (H, V) to ON or OFF. S C U F E 2D LPF ON/OFF switching for the two- dimensional LPF that reduces cross- color.

  • Page 108: Vf Marker

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-4-2 VF MARKER Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range TABLE Select the VF MARKER setting table. First, select table A or B, then set the items below for each table. – C U F E CENTER MARK OFF Switch the center mark.

  • Page 109: Vf Indicator2

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-4-5 VF INDICATOR2 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range P2CARD Select the indication mode for the P2 card’s remaining capacity. REMAIN ONE-CARD OFF: Disable the remaining capacity TOTAL indication. ONE-CARD: Display the remaining capacity of the P2 card currently used for recording.

  • Page 110: Led

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-4-7 !LED Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range GAIN(0dB) Select whether or not to illuminate when GAIN is set to other than 0 dB. – C U F E GAIN (-3dB) Select whether or not to illuminate when GAIN is set to other than –3 dB.

  • Page 111: Shutter Select

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range SUPER V FRM1 Select the SUPER V switching mode. FRM1: Normal mode. MODE FRM2 FRM2: After-image reduction mode. <Note> The SUPER V mode increases vertical resolution by directly outputting the photo-diode vertical signal from the CCD.

  • Page 112: Sw Mode

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-5-5 SW MODE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range RET SW Select the RET switch function. REC CHECK: CHECK Perform REC REVIEW. CAM RET CAM RET: Perform return signal output. – C U F E S.BLK LVL Set the super black level.

  • Page 113: User Sw Gain

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-5-7 USER SW GAIN Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range S.GAIN Select whether or not to enable 30dB for SUPER GAIN. 30 dB • : Enable. • : Disable. – C U F E 36 dB Select whether or not to enable 36dB for SUPER GAIN.

  • Page 114: Battery Setting1

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm to beep for P2 CARD NEAR END END ALARM ALARM. – C U F – CARD NEAR 2min Set the remaining time to indicate the P2 CARD NEAR END TIME alarm.
  • Page 115 Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range DIONIC90 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. • :Enable selection. • :Disable selection. MANUAL Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END voltage. AUTO MANUAL: Set voltage manually. AUTO: Set voltage automatically. 11.0 When MANUAL is selected in the menu above, set the NEAR END voltage in...

  • Page 116: Battery Setting2

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range NiCd14 Enable selection under BATTERY • SELECT. :Enable selection. • :Disable selection. NEAR END 11.0 Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps. 13.6 15.0 11.0 When MANUAL is selected in the menu above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V 13.2...

  • Page 117: Mic/Audio2

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-6-5 MIC/AUDIO2 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range FRONT MIC Select the phantom power supply for the front microphone. POWER – C U F – REAR MIC Select the phantom power supply for the rear microphone. POWER –...

  • Page 118: Umid Set/Info

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range FIRST REC TC PRESET For the first recording after the power is turned on, a P2 card is inserted and REGEN then switching from this P2 card to another recording-target P2 card is performed, select whether or not to regenerate the time code as the value on the new P2 card.

  • Page 119: Sd Card R/W Select

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range ID READ/ Select whether or not to include the CAMERA ID when reading out or WRITE writing to the SD memory card. – – – F – USER MENU Select whether or not to include the FILE MENU settings when reading out...

  • Page 120: Maintenance

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-8 MAINTENANCE 8-8-1 SYSTEM CHECK Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range COLOR CHECK ON ON/OFF switching for checking proper operation of the camera-recorder. Displays the center Y and RGB levels on the viewfinder to indicate whether the signals have been properly processed and transmitted from the optical system to the digital system.

  • Page 121: Diagnostic2

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-8-6 DIAGNOSTIC2 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range SYSCON SOFT Display the software version for the system control microprocessor. – – – – – LCD SOFT Display the software version for the LCD microprocessor. – – – – – P2CS OS Display the OS version for the streaming controller.

  • Page 122: Chapter 9 Specifications

    For the latest information on P2 cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Video System Analog component output: Frequency range: S/N: Minimum 55 dB 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz, +1.0/–3.0 dB...
  • Page 123 Chapter 9 Specifications Audio System Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronised with video) Quantizing: 16 bits Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB (at standard level) Dynamic range: Minimum 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD) Distortion factor: 0.1% or less (1 kHz, standard level) Headroom: 20 dB [Input/output Unit]...
  • Page 124 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...

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