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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. -
Page 2: Software Information For This Product
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Page 3: Precautions For Use
Lithium Battery Warning The lithium battery in this equipment must only be replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary, contact your local Panasonic supplier. “The lithium battery is a critical component (type number CR2032 or BR2032 manufactured by Panasonic.) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or dis- charge. - Page 4 Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Precautions for Use ....3 Chapter 1 Introduction ....8 Camera Unit Features . - Page 6 4-10 Handling data..... . 56 4-10-1 Handling SD Cards .....56 4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD Card .
- Page 7 CAM OPERATION....103 8-5-1 CAMERA ID ......103 8-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED .
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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-SPX800E 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
Recorder/player Features Multiple Slots The AJ-SPX800E is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for continuous recording. They also provide new recording capabilities specific to memory cards. Hot-Swap recording The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to be replaced without interrupting recording. -
Page 10: System Configuration
Sennheiser EK3041 Stereo microphone:* AJ-MC900G Viewfinder: AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB Lens: (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon Video camera-recorder AJ-SPX800E GPS unit: AJ-GPS900G Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Soft carry-case: AJ-SC900 Hard carry-case: SD Memory cards AJ-HT901 * To install a stereo microphone, an extra modification is required. For more information, contact your distributor or designated service provider. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions
Lens cable/microphone cable clamp This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables. Tripod mount When you want to mount the AJ-SPX800E on a tripod, the optional tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700) is attached here. LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is connected here. For a detailed description of your lens, see the relevant manufacturer’s... -
Page 12: Audio (Input) Function Section
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
Audio (output) Function Section AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels 1/2 or 3/4. 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 signals are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO OUT... -
Page 14: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section
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 colour 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 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. CAM.
- Page 16 OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT and MON OUT connectors. 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.
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Page 17: Menu Operation Section
Menu Operation Section MENU button Used to turn on/off the menu. JOG dial button With the menu open, this button is used to navigate through menu pages, select options and specify values. For directions on manipulating the menu, see [4-6 Menu Displays in the Viewfinder Screen]. -
Page 18: Time Code Section
TC OUT connector (BNC) When you inter-lock the time code of the AJ-SPX800E with that of an external device this must be connected with the time code input (TC IN) connector of the external device. -
Page 19: Warning And Status Display Functions
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 tally lamps. -
Page 20: Lcd Monitor
Mode indication Stays illuminated in 16:9 mode. Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format is GPS: Stays illuminated when radio waves are not received during GPS operation. GPS : Stays illuminated when radio waves are received during GPS operation. P-REC: Stays illuminated when PRE RECORDING is not set to 0 seconds, and blinks when recording is continued after the recording tally lamp has gone out. -
Page 21: Viewfinder
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 centre 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
Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT button pops up. Tilt up the popped-up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2 card. Slide lock Insert a P2 card into the AJ-SPX800E. The P2 CARD button ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. - Page 23 (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks in orange), do not remove the P2 card. If your AJ-SPX800E is not set to turn on the P2 CARD ACCESS LED, before removing the card ensure that pre- recording and/or voice memo recording have finished (the P-...
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Page 24: Basic Procedures
When the power is next turned on, the last card written before powering-down will be the target card. Switch Setting When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as detailed below, before starting to use your AJ-SPX800E. Setting the switches before shooting and recording Iris: Auto <Note>... - Page 25 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].
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Page 26: Normal Recording
Even if a P2 card has just been inserted, or the power has been just turned on, you can start recording using the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800E. In this case, recording cannot be stopped until the P2 card is recognised. -
Page 27: Loop Recording
Terminating the Loop Recording Mode You can terminate the loop recording mode by either: Turning off the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX800E; or Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”. Recording Review Function... -
Page 28: 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-SPX800E to read clip information. If this is the case, the viewfinder displays “UPDATING”. -
Page 29: Shot Mark Function
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-SPX800E, 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) adjustment). - Page 31 WHITE BAL switch (A or B). Your AJ-SPX800E has four built-in filters; it stores eight (4 2) adjusted values. Note that, when the menu options AWB A and AWB B are set to “VAR”, the colour temperatures specified through COLOR TEMP...
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Page 32: Adjusting The Black Balance
Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: You use your AJ-SPX800E the first time; Your AJ-SPX800E has not been used for some time; The ambient temperature has changed substantially; The gain switchover value has been changed; or S.GAIN (super gain) has been set with the USER MAIN/... -
Page 33: Setting The Electronic Shutter
SUPER V modes may be determined through the <SHUTTER SPEED> and <SHUTTER SELECT> screens. These screens are accessible through the menu on the CAM OPERATION page. The selected shutter speed is retained even if the AJ-SPX800E is turned off. Application Press the SHUTTER switch, positioned at [ON], towards [SEL]. -
Page 34: In Synchro Scan Mode
SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–). (Speed switchover is enabled in 50i mode.) Selecting Recording Signals and Recording System The AJ-SPX800E is capable of utilising user-selected recording signals and format. 4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals. Signals to be recorded are selected through the menu options REC SIGNAL and CAMERA MODE. -
Page 35: Selecting The Recording System
4:3: Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels In any format (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV), the AJ-SPX800E supports independent 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
Audio level meter in the viewfinder F:1---- R:2---- ---+ When operating the AJ-SPX800E 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 37: Setting Time Data
MAIN OPERATION page. <Note> The AJ-SPX800E 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 secondary code area. -
Page 38: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time
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
Regeneration of Time Code When the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to “REGEN”, the AJ-SPX800E reads the time code recorded in the last frame on the last recorded clip (with the most recent recording date and time) to maintain and record that value. The menu option FIRST REC TC can be found on the <TC/UB>... - Page 40 GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. <Notes> To externally lock the AJ-SPX800E, as the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that of the camera. Note that in a system using both interlaced and progressive scanning, there may be breaks in the video and time code.
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Page 41: Providing An Id To The Camera
4-5-6 Setting UMID Information The AJ-SPX800E supports UMID metadata. You need to specify as UMID information the country where you live (using up to three characters), organisation or company (up to four characters) and user name (up to four characters). For the... -
Page 42: Mode Check Screen Displays
Mode Check Screen Displays (MODE CHECK button function) The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to check the settings and status of the AJ-SPX800E. Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the screen as follows: STATUS screen... -
Page 43: Setting Menu Options
(the method of displaying the menu screen depends on the particular menu). <Note> When the AJ-SPX800E is in thumbnail mode, the viewfinder displays “THUMBNAIL OPEN”, disabling navigation through the menu. Press the MENU button for three seconds or longer. -
Page 44: Selecting Options For User Menu
Steps When the settings are finalised, press the MENU button. This terminates the menu option setting mode and returns the AJ-SPX800E to normal operation mode. 4-6-3 Selecting Options for USER MENU Go to the USER MENU SELECT page from MAIN MENU. Then, open relevant options menu screens to select options to add to USER MENU. -
Page 45: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
For more information, see [7-3 Warning System]. Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp This lamp comes on when the AJ-SPX800E 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 46 Information Item Indication 50i, 25P Camera Shooting Mode Extender LOW/MID/HIGH MODE CHECK Indication Area S.GAIN (STATUS: DS.GAIN Master gain, USER SW GAIN) (Cause of !LED GAIN (0 dB) GAIN (–3 dB) illumination: displayed DS.GAIN full-screen) SHUTTER Indications selected WHITE PRE. through the menu option EXTENDER !LED are marked with [ ! ].
- Page 47 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 TIME OVER AWB PRESET ATW MODE...
- Page 48 Shot mark been added or deleted. For information on shot marks, see [3-9 Shot Mark Function]. Clip information is being updated. Playback operation disabled. AJ-SPX800E is in USB mode. When communication is disabled, the indication blinks. (To be supported in the near future.) Thumbnail is being manipulated.
- Page 49 Information Item Indication P2 card remaining free space LOOP INFO P2 P2 card remaining free space (when MODE CHECK is being performed) D.ZOOM Super iris ON/super black ON Colour temperature Shutter speed/mode 1/60 - 1/2000 SUPER V Status The indication “ min”...
- Page 50 P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication Status of Recording status AJ-SPX800E 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 LOOP REC mode *The menu option P2CARD REMAIN can be found in the <VF INDICATOR2>...
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Page 51: Display Modes And Setting
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. This menu option can be found in the <VF DISPLAY> screen, which is accessible from the VF page. -
Page 52: Setting The Marker Displays
Marker Check Screen Displays (MARKER SELECT button function) The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to view the marker settings of the AJ-SPX800E. Pressing the MARKER SELECT button on the camera-recorder switches the marker indication as follows. Marker A... -
Page 53: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor Turn on the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX800E. Slide the OPEN button in the arrow LCD monitor. Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most convenient viewing. The monitor can turn up to 180 degrees towards the lens and up to 90 degrees towards you. -
Page 54: Menu-Driven Function Setup
4-9-1 Setting the Switchover of USER SW GAIN In addition to the standard L/M/H gain mode, the AJ-SPX800E 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 55: Assigning Functions To User Main, User1 And User2 Buttons
Iris Override function assigned. The target (reference) value in Auto Iris mode must be changed. To change the target value, put the AJ-SPX800E into this mode and press the JOG dial button. Turn the JOG dial button clockwise or anti-clockwise to change the value. -
Page 56: Handling Data
4-10 Handling data Setting Data Using an SD Card An SD 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. 4-10-1 Handling SD Cards An SD card may be inserted or removed, either before or after... - Page 57 Then, press the dial button. To give the selected file a title: Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option [TITLE:]. Press the JOG dial button. This moves the cursor to the entry area, putting the AJ-SPX800E in entry mode.
- Page 58 SPX800E is indicated at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Remedy Insert an SD card. The card has not been formatted using the AJ-SPX800E. Replace the card. The card may be defective. Replace the card. Remove the card and disable the protect.
- Page 59 Insert an SD card. NO CARD (No SD card inserted.) READ NG The card has not been formatted FORMAT ERROR using the AJ-SPX800E. (SD card not properly formatted.) Replace the card. READ NG Write file data. NO FILE (No file found.)
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Page 60: How To Use The User Data
The data written in the user area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800E is read to complete the setting. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. The set user data may be also read without navigating the menu. -
Page 61: How To Use Scene File Data
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-SPX800E, 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 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button. The data stored in the scene file area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800E is read to complete the setting. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
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Page 63: Resetting Menu Option Settings To Defaults
(up to 4-10-6 Lens File Data The AJ-SPX800E is capable of correcting the lens white shading. This lens white shading correction may be stored as lens file data (maximum number of data sets is eight). Lens file data allows you to quickly perform a proper white shading adjustment, even when the lens is replaced. -
Page 64: Chapter 5 Preparation
Chapter 5 Preparation 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: • Panasonic • Anton/Bauer • • PACO •... - Page 65 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 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. Align the holes in the bottom part (metal part) of the cover with the holes in the case, and secure the cover with the screw.
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Page 67: Using An Ac Power Supply
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
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 centre of the lens mount with the centre mark of the lens. - Page 69 Adjusting the Lens White Shading Take the following steps to adjust the white shading: <Note> Vertical colouring 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. It does not indicate a malfunction.
- Page 70 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 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.
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Page 72: Preparing For Audio Input
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 AJ-MC700P microphone microphone that can be mounted on the camera. Open the microphone holder. Mount the microphone and tighten the clamping screw. Clamping Screw Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. -
Page 73: When Using Audio Devices
® When Using the Unislot Wireless Receiver Remove the cover to insert the wireless receiver and secure it with the screws. Set the AUDIO IN switch to [W.L.] depending on the audio channel to be recorded. 5-4-3 When Using Audio Devices Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. -
Page 74: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
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. Attaching the Rain Cover When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener Connecting the AJ-EC3E... -
Page 75: Attaching The Front Audio Level Control Knob
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 centre of the Front Audio Level control, and attach the accessory knob using the screw (included). -
Page 76: 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 or restore the clip. -
Page 77: Thumbnail Screen
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 78: Selecting Thumbnails
Selecting Thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button. The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a blue frame. -
Page 79: Switching The Thumbnail Display
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. The pointer moves to the menu bar. -
Page 80: Voice Memo
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 81: Deleting Voice Memos
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. From the menu bar, select OPERATION YES and NO appear to confirm deletion. -
Page 82: Formatting A P2 Card
6-10 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. Select the slot number for the P2 card you want to format. -
Page 83: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode
6-12 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. From the menu bar, select THUMBNAIL The following screen appears. -
Page 84: P2 Card Status Display
Clip Meta Data Displays more detailed data about the clip. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer, and press the SET button to check the detailed content. The underlined items are automatically set during shooting. Other items can be input on your personal computer, etc. -
Page 85: Maintenance And Inspections
Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a colour 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 86: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions
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 87: Maintenance
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 88: Connector Signals
7-2-4 Connector Signals DC IN +12V Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0024 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. K1AB103B0013 Manufacturer Part No. -
Page 89: Warning System
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> The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors occur simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered. -
Page 90: Error Codes
5. P2 Card Fully Recorded Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA capacity indication start blinking. Continues to light up until an operation is WARNING lamp performed. Continues to blink 4 times per second until an Tally lamp operation is performed. -
Page 91: Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables
Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION Opening the Menus USER MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed. MAIN MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed for at least 3 seconds. OPTION MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed while pressing the LIGHT button. -
Page 92: System Setting
SYSTEM SETTING 8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range REC SIGNAL Select video input signals. VIDEO CAM Record the signal from the camera VIDEO: Record the signal from the 1394 GENLOCK IN terminal 1394: Record the signal from the 1394 input terminal (when the optional unit is attached. -
Page 93: Rec Function
8-2-3 REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range PRE REC TIME 0SEC Set PRE RECORDING. 0-15SEC: 15SEC Set the length of time that can be retrospectively recorded before the REC START button is pressed. <Note> The maximum selectable range is 8 seconds when the REC MODE in the <SYSTEM MODE>... -
Page 94: Lcd Monitor
8-2-5 LCD MONITOR Items/ Adjustable 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 95: Matrix
8-3-2 MATRIX Items/ Adjustabl Remarks Data Saved e Range MATRIX Select the colour correction table. 2 types of tables can be stored: type A and type B. TABLE S C U F E MATRIX R-G –31 Adjust the tint. S C U F E MATRIX R-B –31 Adjust the tint. -
Page 96: Low Setting
8-3-4 LOW SETTING Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, GAIN 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. S C U F E 30dB H.DTL LEVEL Set H.DTL LEVEL. S C U F E V.DTL LEVEL Set V.DTL LEVEL. -
Page 97: High Setting
8-3-6 HIGH SETTING Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. GAIN 18dB S C U F E 30dB H.DTL LEVEL Set H.DTL. S C U F E V.DTL LEVEL Set V.DTL LEVEL. -
Page 98: Skin Tone Dtl
8-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range SKIN TONE Set the skin tone DTL to ON or OFF. S C U F E SKIN TONE ON/OFF switching for ZEBRA within the ZEBRA SKIN TONE range. S C U F E SKIN DTL Adjust the effect of SKIN TONE DTC CORING. -
Page 99: Gamma
8-3-10 GAMMA Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range MASTER 0.35 Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. GAMMA 0.45 S C U F E 0.75 R GAMMA –15 Set the Rch gamma. S C U F E B GAMMA –15 Set the Bch gamma. -
Page 100: Vf Display
8-4-1 VF DISPLAY Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range DISP NORMAL NORMAL: Display status constantly. CONDITION HOLD HOLD: Display status only when the MODE CHECK switch is pressed. – C U F E DISP MODE Set the DISP MODE. Switch the camera’s Warning/Message indication. -
Page 101: Vf Indicator1
8-4-4 VF INDICATOR1 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range EXTENDER Set the extender indication to ON or OFF. – C U F E SHUTTER Set the shutter speed indication to ON or OFF. – C U F E FILTER Set the filter No. indication to ON or OFF. –... -
Page 102: Mode Check Ind
8-4-6 MODE CHECK IND Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range STATUS Select whether or not to display the status indication during MODE CHECK. – C U F E !LED Select whether or not to display the cause indication screen when the ! LED turns on during MODE CHECK –... -
Page 103: Cam Operation
CAM OPERATION 8-5-1 CAMERA ID Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded on colour bars. Up to 10 characters are allowed for this setting. – C U F – Setting 2 for the CAMERA ID recorded on colour bars. -
Page 104: User Sw
8-5-4 USER SW Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range USER MAIN SW INH Allocate the USER MAIN button. S.GAIN DS.GAIN S.IRIS I.OVR S.BLK B.STR D.ZOOM Y GET NEWS-G. AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW RET SW SLOT SEL – C U F E USER1 SW Allocate the USER1 button. -
Page 105: White Balance Mode
8-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range FILTER INH Select whether or not to retain white balance memory (A/B) data for individual filters. Retain data in the A/B memory (2 memory areas) regardless of the filters. OFF: Retain data for individual filters. –... -
Page 106: Iris
8-5-8 IRIS Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range A.IRIS LEVEL Set the target value for auto iris. – C U F E A.IRIS PEAK/ Determine the peak-to-standard ratio for the auto iris. A larger value sets the auto iris to respond to the peak in the IRIS detection window, while a smaller value sets it to respond to the average value in the window. -
Page 107: Battery Setting1
Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm to beep for P2 CARD NEAR END ALARM. END ALARM – C U F – CARD NEAR 3min Set the remaining time to indicate the P2 CARD NEAR END TIME alarm. - Page 108 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range DIONIC90 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. Enable selection. • • : Disable selection. AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END voltage. MANUAL AUTO: Set voltage automatically. MANUAL: Set voltage manually. 11.0 When MANUAL is selected in the menu above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V 13.6 steps.
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Page 109: Battery Setting2
8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2 Items/ Adjustable Remarks 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 steps. -
Page 110: Mic/Audio1
8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range FRONT VR CH1 FRONT Select whether or not to enable the FRONT W.L. AUDIO LEVEL control for the signal selected as the input signal to AUDIO CH1. REAR FRONT: Only enabled when FRONT is selected. -
Page 111: Tc/Ub
8-6-6 TC/UB Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range UB MODE USER Select the user bits mode. USER:Select UB value set in the LCD TIME section. DATE TIME: Select local time (hours, minutes, seconds). DATE: Select local date and time (2 last FRM RATE digits of year, month, date, time). -
Page 112: File
FILE 8-7-1 SD CARD READ/WRITE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. – – – F – READ Read out the data from the SD card. – – – – – W.SELECT Select the file number to write in. –... -
Page 113: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 8-8-1 SYSTEM CHECK Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range COLOR CHECK ON ON/OFF switching for checking proper operation of the camera-recorder. Displays the centre 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 114: Diagnostic2
8-8-6 DIAGNOSTIC2 Items/ Adjustable 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 115: Chapter 9 Specifications
Chapter 9 Specifications [General] Power supply DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V). Power consumption: 24 W (Main unit only, with LCD monitor OFF). 27 W (With theSDI-E1394 option installed, LCD monitor ON). indicates safety information. Operating temperature: ° °... - Page 116 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: 18 dB [Input/output Unit]...
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