Page 1: Operating Instructions
This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 7. 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 FJ0910AT0 -FJ @ Printed in Japan...
Page 2: Read This First
AJ-HPX3100G Trade Name: Panasonic RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
Page 3 EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AJ-HPX3100G) The apparatus is compliant with: standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, and electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1>...
Page 4: To Remove The Battery
Select “AJ-HPX3100” when installing USB drivers from the CD-ROM that comes with this unit (AJ-HPX3100) onto a personal computer. EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Read this first! ..................2 General Features of Camera unit ..............9 Features of Recorder/player unit ............10 Features of the Input/Output unit ............12 Other features ................... 12 Dimensions drawing................13 Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency)....14 System Configuration................
Page 6 Assigning Functions to USER Buttons..........55 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels..57 Setting External Reference Signal and GENLOCK ......61 Setting Time Data ................62 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays ........... 75 Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ..........87 Selection of video output signals ............
Page 7 Details about user registration and the extended warranty: Please note, this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc. The Panasonic Canada Inc. privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted. This link is provided to you for convenience.
Page 8 General Attention Adjust the following two settings when using the unit for the first time. Adjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 52) The unit is delivered from the factory with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the TV standard, refer to the procedures described on page 14.
Page 9: Features Of Camera Unit
Features of Camera unit _ Multi-format _ DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function By applying the interlace drive/progressive drive With this function, the dynamic range of high brightness (reading all pixels) to the 2.2-mega pixel CCD, the unit areas that may be skipped with white blanks in an supports a variety of recording methods.
Page 10: Features Of Recorder/Player Unit
Features of Recorder/player unit _ Multiple Slots _ HD: Format AVC-I 100/AVC-I 50/DVCPRO HD SD: Format DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV AJ-HPX3100 is equipped with 2 slots for P2 cards. 2 cards may be inserted in these slots for continuous Recorded video is compressed through a component recording.
Page 11 > [Updating the Firmware incorporated into the unit] (page 199) For the latest information not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ General: Features of Recorder/player unit...
Page 12: Features Of The Input/Output Unit
Features of the Input/Output unit _ Independent Dual HD SDI output equipped as _ Confirmation of return video signals standard With the viewfinder, you can check the return video signal (analog HD-Y signal) supplied to the GENLOCK The HD SDI signals output from the SDI OUT connector IN connector of this unit or the HD SDI signal input to and the MON OUT connector are each independent.
Page 13: Dimensions Drawing
Dimensions drawing Unit: mm (inch) 140 (5- ) 335.8 (13- ) General: Dimensions drawing...
Page 14: Color Tv Standard Settings (Settings For Frame Frequency)
Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency) The unit is delivered with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the preferred standard, refer to the procedures described below. After connecting the unit to the power supply Move the arrow ( ) to YES and press the JOG and then turning on the power, press the dial button.
Page 15: System Configuration
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. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ General: System Configuration...
Page 16: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section
Parts and their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section Lens cable/microphone cable clamp POWER switch This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables. Used to turn on/off the power. > [Mounting the Lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments] (page 111) Battery mount A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here.
Page 17 VF connector (20 Pin) Installs the viewfinder (AJ-HVF21KG, AJ-CVF100G, which are optional). > [Viewfinder] (page 30) Note Please be aware that when the SYSTEM MODE is set at 480/59.94i or 576/50i the image quality displayed on the viewfinder screen, and the image quality actually recorded and output from this unit will be different.
Page 18: Audio (Input) Function Section
Audio (input) Function Section 13 14 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin) Use this switch to select the signals recorded through A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. Audio Channels 1 - 4. Power for the microphone comes from this jack.
Page 19 Microphone input +48V ON/OFF switch This is the ON/OFF switch providing power to the microphone connected to the 5.AUDIO IN CH1/3 / CH2/ 4 (audio input channel 1/3 / 2/4) connector. Provides +48 V to the microphone. +48V: Does not provide +48 V to the microphone. OFF: Note If the REAR MIC POWER menu option is not set to “ON”...
Page 20: Audio (Output) Function Section
Audio (output) Function Section AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) Speakers This connector outputs audio signals recorded on The speakers output EE sound during recording, and Channels 1/2 or 3/4. reproduced sound during playback. Output signals are selected with the 11.MONITOR The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
Page 21: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 12 13 21 22 14 17 SHUTTER switch CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter. controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with the OFF: Electronic shutter disabled. subject’s brightness and color temperature.
Page 22 During playback, it performs an approximately 4a fast- the adapter before using it.) reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps Use of Panasonic’s SD memory cards and miniSD/ blinking. microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the cards using camera-recorder.
Page 23 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory Used to select the video signals sent from the camera card. unit to the memory, viewfinder and video monitor. It stays illuminated when the card is active. CAM.
Page 24 MON OUT (monitor output) connector This is the video output connector for the monitor. According to the MONITOR OUT MODE menu option, images independent of SDI OUT can be output. Also, with the menu settings, HD-SDI or down converted SD- SDI or VBS can be selected.
Page 25: 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. > [Setting Menu Options] (page 160) SD memory card insertion slot An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted here.
Page 26: Time Code Section
Time Code Section DISPLAY (counter display selector) switch GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) Indications of the time code, CTL and user bits on the This connector is used to input a reference signal before counter of the display window depend on the positions the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is of this switch and the 8.TCG (time code selector) switch.
Page 27: Warning And Status Display Functions
Warning and Status Display Functions Back tally lamp When the 2.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 1.back and 7.rear tally lamps.
Page 28: Display Window Functions
Display Window Functions P2 card/battery-remaining level indications Mode indication Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder operates in SD mode (480-59.94i, 576-50i) and is set to 16:9 mode. Media-remaining space indication bar Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder is in HD The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, mode (1080i).
Page 29: Lcd Monitor
LCD Monitor CURSOR and SET buttons The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons, and the center rectangular one is the SET button. They are used to select a thumbnail and manipulate the thumbnail menu. > [Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] (page 118). EXIT/CANCEL button Used to return the display to the previous state when the thumbnail menu or the property screen is displayed.
Page 30: Viewfinder
Viewfinder An HD viewfinder can be used with this unit. It is recommended to use the optional AJ-HVF21KG or AJ-CVF100G (59.94/50 Hz switching). ( : the finder shows nothing on a black screen) Video seen through Mode HD viewfinder viewfinder Video from camera ±...
Page 31 Eyepiece If, when fitting a large lens, there is insufficient space between the top of the lens and the bottom of the viewfinder, Note the positions of the slide rails can be shifted upwards slightly Do not leave the eyepiece aimed at the sun. Doing so by repositioning the screws.
Page 32: P2 Cards
Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT button pops up. Note When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. >...
Page 33 <For Your Information> Removing P2 Cards The P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs may be set to stay off using the menu option ACCESS LED. The menu item ACCESS Open the card slot cover. LED is found in the <OPTION MODE> screen on the Raise the EJECT button.
Page 34: How To Handle Data Recorded On P2 Cards
You can also visit the support desk at the following website for details on the system requirements of P2 Viewer. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the instructions below.
Page 35: Basic Procedures
Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and Switch Setting recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as detailed below, before starting to use your unit.
Page 36 White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion 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:...
Page 37: Normal Recording
Normal Recording REC button 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 meta data, is called a “clip”. Normal Recording and Native Recording In the unit, the camera’s recording method is selectable between the Native recording method with the frame rate...
Page 38: Pre-Recording Function
PRE-RECORDING function The internal memory of your unit is capable of storing Notes several seconds of video and sound data coming from the “P-REC” indication when the “PRE REC MODE” menu camera. This capability can be used to record video and option is set to OFF sound several seconds before either the REC button is After recording is stopped, the “P-REC”...
Page 39: Loop Recording
Loop Recording When two P2 card slots contain cards, this function allows Notes the target P2 card to be switched in order. Even when the When the LOOP REC capability is used, each P2 card must free space of a P2 card is used up, this function continues have at least one minute of free space.
Page 40 Shooting procedures when INTERVAL REC is ON To stop the Interval recording mode Setting the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE to “OFF”. Following basic operations of shooting and When INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to “OFF”, the mode recording according to “Basic Procedures”, returns to ordinary recording mode if the POWER switch of lock the camera securely.
Page 41 Shooting procedures for the ONE SHOT mode of During INTERVAL REC mode general notes INTERVAL REC Sound Interval recording does not record audio. After setting the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC, follow these steps: Record/Playback Buttons During interval recording, all operation buttons other than Following basic operations of shooting and STOP (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE) are disabled.
Page 42: One Clip Rec Function
ONE CLIP REC Function This function compiles multiple recordings into a combined Exiting ONE CLIP REC mode clip and does not isolate single recordings (from REC START to STOP) to single clips. Set the ONE CLIP REC MODE item to “OFF” in the Menu. REC Start REC Start REC Start...
Page 43 (present as of Oct 2010). Refer to the P2 support page from the following web site for the most recent information on software that has been confirmed to work with these types of clips. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Recording and Playback: ONE CLIP REC Function...
Page 44: Recording Review Function
Recording Review Function When recording is paused, pressing the RET button automatically locates the last two seconds of video just recorded, and the viewfinder provides video playback. After playback, the camera-recorder is again ready to start recording. The picture location/playback duration can be increased to up to 10 seconds by continuously pressing the RET button.
Page 45: Normal And Variable Speed Playback
Normal and Variable Speed Playback The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback When playback is paused, the REW button locates the through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD beginning of the current clip while maintaining the pause monitor. A color video monitor connected to the SDI OUT or mode.
Page 46: Shot Mark Function
Shot Mark Function A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to distinguish Shot marks may also be added or erased using clip that clip from others. With the LCD monitor, only clips that thumbnails. > [Shot Mark] (page 123) have shot marks can be viewed and/or played back.
Page 47: Multi Format
Adjustments and Settings for Recording Multi Format Video system and Recording format The unit uses an interlace/progressive scan (reading all pixels) switchable type CCD. With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options, you can select a video system from among 12 types including HD (1080i) and SD.
Page 48 Recording formats and output connector signal formats The table below shows the formats used to record signals from the CCD and externally input signals along with the formats for signals output from the output connectors. Menu setting Recording and output status OUTPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM...
Page 49: Adjusting The White Balance And Black Balance
Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance To record high-quality video with the unit, 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) >...
Page 50 Detection area for the white balance Retaining white balances The detection area for the white balance is selectable Each value in memory is retained even if the camera- recorder is turned off; it will not be lost until the white between 90%, 50% and 25%, using the menu option AWB AREA.
Page 51: Setting Color Temperature Manually
Setting Color Temperature Manually The white balance can be manually adjusted by setting the color temperature. Manual color temperature settings can be performed for each of the WHITE BAL switch positions: PRST, A and B. The color temperature is set using the menu options COLOR TEMP PRE, AWB A TEMP, and AWB B TEMP.
Page 52: Adjusting The Black Balance
Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: Notes You use your unit the first time; Ensure that the lens connector is connected and the Your unit has not been used for some time; lens iris is CLOSE. The ambient temperature has changed substantially;...
Page 53: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the Electronic Shutter This section provides a description of the electronic shutter, together with setting and handling directions. Shutter Modes The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds which can be selected.
Page 54: Setting The Shutter Mode And Speed
Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed The shutter speed in any shutter mode is set using the SHUTTER switch. Press the SHUTTER switch, positioned at In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, shutter speed can be switched [ON], towards [SEL]. easily, using the SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT switches (+/–) on the side panel.
Page 55: Assigning Functions To User Buttons
Assigning Functions to USER Buttons The USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW , USER2 SW, SHOT “+3”. You can select the BLACK GAMMA MARK SW (USER3 SW) and TEXT MEMO SW (USER4 menu option from either the <LOW SW) buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. SETTING>...
Page 56: Setting The Switchover Of User Sw Gain
channel 1 or audio channel 3 (you can switch <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM with the VR SELECT menu option on the SETTING page. <MIC/AUDIO> screen of the MAIN SHOT MARK: Function to add a shot mark when you press, OPERATION page) is assigned.
Page 57: Selecting Audio Input Signals And Adjusting Recording Levels
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels AJ-HPX3100 supports independent 4-channel sound recording in any recording format. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/3 / CH2/4 switches are set to [AUTO], the recording level of audio channel 1/2 (3/4 with the menu settings) is automatically adjusted.
Page 58: Recording Level Adjustment
Recording level adjustment You can select the recording level adjustment method from Audio level adjustment menu among three methods, the adjustment control/adjustment Select CH1/2 on the VR SELECT menu option with menu options/automatic adjustment. With the VR Select menu option, select the two channels, CH1/2 or CH3/4, to assign to the adjustment controls.
Page 59 Adjustment with AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3 / CH2/4 knobs Adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3 / CH2/4 knobs while looking at the audio channel level meter in the display  window, or the audio level meter display in the LCD monitor. Also when the bar at the highest level (0dB) is passed, the OVER display lights up to indicate that the input volume is too great.
Page 60 Selection table of adjustment methods When selecting “CH1/2” with the VR SELECT menu option CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 AUDIO SELECT CH1/3 switch AUTO LEVEL CH3 menu item Adjustment methods Adjustment methods AUDIO SELECT CH2/4 switch AUTO LEVEL CH4 menu item Manual adjustment with Manual adjustment with the the adjustment controls...
Page 61: Setting External Reference Signal And Genlock
Setting External Reference Signal and GENLOCK Locking video signal to external reference signal You can lock the video signals output from this unit to a Note reference signal provided externally. The sub-carrier of the composite signals of this unit is not This unit can receive external reference signals from the locked to the sub-carrier of the reference signal.
Page 62: Setting Time Data
Setting Time Data This unit provides time codes, user bits, and day-hour (real time) data as time data, and they are recorded in frames synchronous with images, and are also recorded as data for clip metadata files. It also includes a CTL counter and camera ID. Description of time data Time code CTL counter...
Page 63 Recording time code and user bits The number of frames for TC varies with the settings for the input signal, system mode, and camera mode as follows. No. of frames Recording No. of frames No. of frames SYSTEM of TC during frame VITC LTC UB...
Page 64 Setting of the User bits LTC UB is selected with the UB MODE menu option, and VITC UB is selected with the VITC UB MODE menu option. Position the TCG switch at [SET]. You can select each menu option from the <TC/UB> screen When the left digit starts blinking you can change the of the MAIN OPERATION page.
Page 65 The frame rate information of user bits in Native recording is Frame rate information as follows. The frame rate and video pull-down menu are linked to the time code and user bits as follows: Media management information REC START/STOP mark Verification Media management information information...
Page 66 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time Time Time Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. Area Area difference difference 00:00 Greenwich –12:00 Kwajalein Press the HOLD button to display a date in the + 00:30 –11:30 display window. + 01:00 Central Europe –11:00 Midway Island Position the TCG switch at [SET].
Page 67: Setting The Time Code
Setting the Time Code Regeneration function using REC REVIEW Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. If the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to PRESET, if the Position the TCG switch at [SET]. time code has been set or reset, or if the time code has been switched from free run to Rec run, it is possible to Set the menu option TC MODE to “DF”...
Page 68: Externally Locking The Time Code
Externally Locking the Time Code The unit’s internal time code generator can be locked to an In the unit, there is a video signal delay in the camera, which external generator. In addition, the external time code is required or the process of converting video images taken generator can be locked to the unit’s internal generator.
Page 69 Example 4: Example 3: When the unit and an external device are locked to the When the unit and an external device are locked to the external time code generator and when several units of external time code generator, which is connected the camera are connected in a cascade configuration.
Page 70 Example 5: Example 6: When an external device is locked to the time code When an external device is locked to the time code generator of the unit. generator of camera-recorder, which is connected in a cascade configuration. Reference video signal Reference video signal To be connected if necessary To be connected if necessary...
Page 71 To externally lock the time code Cautions in switching the power source from battery to external power supply Follow the steps below. Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply Turn on the POWER switch. before removing the battery pack, in order to keep the time code generator energised.
Page 72: Providing An Id To The Camera
Providing an ID to the Camera The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> Notes screen. The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric When the menu option CAMERA ID is set to “BAR”, the characters, symbols, and/or spaces. camera ID is recorded together with color bar signals.
Page 73: Setting Umid Information
Setting UMID Information The unit supports UMID (Unique Material Identifier) metadata. You need to specify as UMID information the To exit the menu, press the MENU button. country where you live (using up to three characters), organisation or company (up to four characters) and user name (up to four characters).
Page 74: Ctl Count Setting And Display
CTL Count Setting and Display By setting the DISPLAY switch to “CTL”, CTL count is The playback order of clips is altered when either of the displayed on the time count indication of the LCD display following occurs: window. Clips are deleted, copied or restored, or the P2 card is The CTL count is displayed in ±12 hours with non-drop- formatted.
Page 75: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays In addition to video images, the viewfinder displays lamps and text that indicate the settings and operating status of the unit, together with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. Lamps in the Viewfinder Screen Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp This lamp comes on when the unit is in any of the abnormal operating statuses specified through the...
Page 76: Selecting Viewfinder Display Information
Selecting Viewfinder Display Information To select the information items you want to have displayed in :< VF INDICATOR2/3 > the viewfinder screen, go to the <VF INDICATOR> screens COLOR TEMP from the VF page, and turn on or off the appropriate options, :OFF or specify desired values.
Page 77 Information Item Indication Status 1. System mode This indicates the mode that the unit operates in. 1080-59.9i 1080-59.94 interlace mode 1080-50i 1080-50 interlace mode 480-59.9i 480-59.94 interlace mode 576-50i 576-50 interlace mode 2. Camera mode This indicates the video system when signals output from CCD are recorded on a P2 card or output as video signals.
Page 78 Information Item Indication Status 10. GAIN switch LOW/MID/HIGH Value set for the master gain assignment –6 to 30 Example: LOW: 0 information (during S.GAIN 30/36/42 Gain value to which S.GAIN and DS.GAIN are assigned MODE CHECK) DS.GAIN 6:/10:/12:/ These are displayed only during MODE CHCK. 15:/20:/24:/ 28:/34: 11.
Page 79 Information Item Indication Status 12. User button functions User buttons disabled. UM: USER MAIN S.GAIN ¢¢dB/OFF Selected S.GAIN DS.GAIN ¢¢:/OFF Selected DS.GAIN button S.IRIS ON/OFF Whether S.IRIS is ON or OFF. U1: USER1 button I.OVR ON/OFF Iris override can be set (the IRIS OVERRIDE setting is ON). U2: USER2 button S.BLK –¢¢/OFF Status of SUPER BLACK (ON or OFF).
Page 80 Information Item Indication Status 13. System information SYSTEM ERROR-¢¢ Something abnormal is happening to the internal computer communications or and warnings reference signal. No further recording or playback can be performed. ¢¢ is replaced with an error code. For more information, see [Error Codes] (page 155). TURN POWER OFF P2 card has been removed while being accessed (recorded, played back, or formatted), and subsequent operation is disabled.
Page 81 Information Item Indication Status 20. WHITE BAL switch WHITE BAL switch positioned at [A]. position WHITE BAL switch positioned at [B]. WHITE BAL switch positioned at [PRST]. ATW mode is set. However it flashes when intensity and color are outside the operation range 21.
Page 82 Displays in mode check only Display screens and menu options Status when displayed Displays menu options that become !LED lighting factors. !LED screen Indications selected through the menu option !LED are marked with [ ! ]. Indications which may activate the !LED are marked with [ GAIN (0 dB) Gain status DS.GAIN...
Page 83 Display screen Indication Status Displays the CAC active status and information. CAC INFO Screen CAC CONT Displays the CAC operation mode as ON/STOP/OFF. CAC CONTROL in <CAC ADJ> is set to “ON”, and CAC is operating. STOP: “ON” is selected in the menu, but data or lens conditions stop CAC from operating.
Page 84 Indications Available in the Viewfinder Screen Selectable Provided when between on and the appropriate Provided during Provided during Selectable off through menu status is MODE CHECK* playback options encountered. 1. System mode – – ± ± 2. Camera mode – –...
Page 85 Display Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment Result Messages The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to # < VF DISPLAY > indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may be limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP DISP CONDITION :NORMAL DISP MODE...
Page 86: Setting The Marker Displays
Setting the Marker Displays The center, safety zone, safety zone area and frame Note markers may be set to ON or OFF, along with specifications The indication MKR:A at the upper right of the screen shows of the marker types. To set and select markers, go to the the current indication status.
Page 87: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor Through the menu option VF/LCD CHAR, specify whether or not the LCD should display Turn on the POWER switch of the unit. the same characters as the viewfinder. The menu item VF/LCD CHAR is found in the Slide the OPEN button in the arrow 1 <OUTPUT SEL>...
Page 88: Selection Of Video Output Signals
Selection of video output signals The unit employs the SDI OUT connector and the MON OUT connector as connectors for outputting video signals. Settings of signals output from SDI OUT connector The type of output signal from the SDI OUT connector is in accordance with the SYSTEM MODE item.
Page 89: Settings Of Signals Output From Mon Out Connector
Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector The MON OUT connector outputs HD SDI signals, down- converted SD SDI signals, and analog signals. In the MONITOR OUT item, set the video signal output from the MON OUT connector. The MONITOR OUT item can be selected from the <OUTPUT SEL>...
Page 90: Handling Data
Handling data Set data file configuration The unit employs 6 sets for the file data area. > For menu items that can be read from or stored in the respective areas, refer to [Menu] (page 158) FACTORY data: The area for storing factory settings. Notes Data cannot be revised with menu operations.
Page 91: Handling Sd Memory Cards
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 92 To format an SD memory card To exit the menu, press the MENU button. The settings menu disappears and the status of the unit Note is indicated at the top and bottom of the viewfinder SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail screen. screen.
Page 93 Press the JOG dial button. Press the JOG dial button to display the This moves the cursor to the entry area, putting the unit following message: in entry mode. < SD CARD READ/WRITE > R.SELECT READ W.SELECT WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ WRITE? TITLE:...
Page 94 To exit the menu, press the MENU button. Press the JOG dial button to display the The settings menu disappears and the status of the unit following message: is indicated at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Notes It is possible to overwrite the setup file on the unit with a setup file from another device.
Page 95: How To Use The User Data
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 unit. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup the option READ USER DATA.
Page 96: 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 unit, or to read data written in Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to this area.
Page 97 To read settings data for scene files To return data for scene files to their defaults Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option SCENE SEL.
Page 98 To title settings data for scene files Press the JOG dial button. The following message is displayed. Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option [TITLE 1 - 4] for the appropriate scene file.
Page 99: Resetting Menu Option Settings To Defaults
Resetting Menu Option Settings to Defaults The menu settings can be reset to their defaults. < INITIALIZE > To reset the settings to their defaults, select the menu option READ FACTORY DATA in the <INITIALIZE> screen, which READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA is accessible from the FILE page.
Page 100 To save the lens file into the built-in memory Select the file No. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. Using the menu operations, open the <LENS When the button is turned, the character displayed is FILE>...
Page 101: To Read The Lens File From The Builtin Memory
Press the JOG dial button. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow The following message is displayed. (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The current white shading correction value, the flare compensation value, and the RB gain offset correction value are stored in the built-in memory of the unit.
Page 102 To write in and read out the lens file to/from the SD memory card The contents of the eight lens files stored in the unit’s Saving lens files on the SD memory card internal memory can be saved onto an SD memory card as card files under a single title.
Page 103 Loading lens files from the SD memory card Using menu operations, open the <LENS FILE CARD R/W> screen from the FILE page. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the CARD FILE SELECT item. Press the JOG dial button and the card file number will flash.
Page 104: Chromatic Aberration Compensation (Cac)
Note AVC-I 100 1080-59.9 Visit our Web site at the address given below for details on additions or changes to lenses supporting CAC. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 3.2K 1A P 0dB Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)
Page 105 For downloading, refer to the following URL. 2 --- at this time, data are recorded in available space of http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ the CAC FILE numbers on the unit. If “1” is selected, the data will overwrite the contents of CAC FILE No. 1.
Page 106 To delete the CAC FILE from the unit To delete the CAC FILE from the SD memory card Open <CAC ADJ> from the MAINTENANCE Open <CAC FILE CARD READ> from the FILE page using the menu operation. page using the menu operation. The following screen is displayed.
Page 107 If the following messages are displayed when the JOG dial When CAC FILE does not operate properly button is pressed, the data cannot be deleted. The following error messages are displayed in the viewfinder Error message Measures when CAC does not operate properly or CAC files cannot be DELETE NG Insert an SD memory card.
Page 108: Preparation Power Supply
Preparation Power Supply A battery pack or an external DC power supply can be used as AJ-HPX3100’s power supply. Using a Battery Pack Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used: • Anton/Bauer • The type of the battery can be checked or changed through the viewfinder or menu screen on the monitor.
Page 109: Mounting The Battery And Setting The Battery Type
Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type Using an Anton/Bauer Battery Pack When using a V-mount type battery pack Mount the Anton/Bauer battery pack. Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Anton/Bauer Battery Pack Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Page 110: Use Of The External Dc Power Supply
Use of the external DC power supply Connect the external DC power supply to the Notes DC IN socket on the unit. If both the battery pack and the external DC power supply are connected, the electric power is supplied from the external DC power supply.
Page 111: 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 Adjusting the Lens Flange Back If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and wide- Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image mount cap.
Page 112 Repeat Steps until the lens is in focus at Set the lens aperture control to manual, and both the telephoto and wide-angle positions. adjust it so that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen. Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw. Check that the lens aperture is between F4 and F11.
Page 113 When the lens has an extender, repeat steps to enable the extender function. The camera-recorder stores, as one lens file data item, two different correction values for the following: a lens with an extender, a lens with no extender. When making the white shading correction, make the adjustment while observing the R, G, and B waveforms in the horizontal and vertical directions with the waveform monitor.
Page 114: Preparing For Audio Input
Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. When Using the Front Microphone AJ-HPX3100 can be equipped with the AJ-MC900G stereo Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN microphone kit (an extra-cost option). jack on the camera.
Page 115: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod
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 selector switch on the rear panel to [LINE].
Page 116: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then Shoulder Strap detach the strap. Note Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached. Press to open the hook. Attaching the Rain Cover When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener...
Page 117: Attaching The F.audio Level Control Knob
Attaching the F.AUDIO LEVEL control Knob If you use the F.Audio Level control frequently, attach the F.Audio Knob accessory knob so that it can be easily operated. Level Control (Accessory) Remove the screw in the center of the F.Audio Level control, Screw and attach the accessory knob using the screw (included).
Page 118: Manipulating Clips With Thumbnails Manipulations Overview
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices Playback, delete, copy or restore the clip. created from one shooting session, together with additional Add or delete a shot mark and a text memo on the clip information such as text memos and meta data.
Page 119: Thumbnail Screen
UPDATING..: Thumbnail Screen Indicated when the camera-recorder is updating the screen or reading data. When Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail the screen is being updated, the rotating icon screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL is indicated. button again returns the display to the regular display.
Page 120 Clip Number The numbers set by the camera for all the clips recognised correctly by the P2 card. These numbers are allocated in chronological order, by shooting dates and times. If clips cannot be played because of different recording formats, they are displayed in red. Defective Clip Indicator and Unknown Clip indicator This marker is displayed for defective clips, which may...
Page 121: Selecting Thumbnails
Selecting Thumbnails Playing back Clips Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow frame) to the desired clip and press Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer the SET button.
Page 122: Switching The Thumbnail Display
Switching the Thumbnail Display Select THUMBNAIL from the thumbnail menu. Switch the thumbnail display by selecting one of the The display can be switched so that only those clips following items: matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button.
Page 123: Changing Thumbnails
Changing Thumbnails Shot Mark It is possible to replace thumbnails with images that include A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish previously attached text memos while images are recorded this clip from the others. or played back. Press the THUMBNAIL button.
Page 124: Text Memo
Text Memo Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded During recording or playback, you can add text memos to clips. Text memos can be used to play back clips at some Press the THUMBNAIL button. point or break clips into chunks and copy the necessary The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 125 Using a text memo to break a clip and copy the With the pointer located in the lower part, necessary portion move the pointer to the desired text memo number using the cursor right and left buttons Select a desired text memo in a clip by ("!).
Page 126: Deleting Clips
Deleting Clips Restoring Clips Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden Press the THUMBNAIL button. powering-down during recording, or removal of the P2 card being accessed. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Note Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer Only those clips with yellow corrupt clip markers can be over the clip you want to delete and press the restored.
Page 127: Reconnection Of Incomplete Clips
Reconnection of Incomplete Clips Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select OPERATION > COPY from the Incomplete clips may be generated when clips recorded on thumbnail menu. multiple P2 cards (connected clips) are separately copied to Select Slot 1-2 or SD memory card as the different cards.
Page 128: Setting Of Clip Meta Data
PC. Download the latest version of the P2 viewer Reading Clip Meta Data (metadata upload) from the following URL and install it to your PC. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Insert the SD memory card that contains the Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see <Cautions in Clip Meta Data (metadata upload file).
Page 129 THUMBNAIL: While viewing the settings for the metadata, Displays the location of the frame (frame offset) and the size (height and width) of the image use the cursor buttons to move the pointer to selected as the thumbnail image. the desired option. Then, press the SET button.
Page 130 Example of recording (DVCPRO HD) a clip on one P2 card: Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method REC start Recording pause Select META DATA > USER CLIP NAME from the Recording duration = Approx. 7 min. thumbnail menu to select the recording method. Two options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2.
Page 131: Formatting A P2 Card
Formatting a P2 Card Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail Press the THUMBNAIL button. screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera- recorder, perform the following operation: The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the THUMBNAIL button.
Page 132: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode THUMBNAIL SIZE: For the size of thumbnails displayed on one screen, either LARGE (3 a 2 thumbnails displayed) or The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit your NORMAL (4 a 3 thumbnails displayed) can be preferences.
Page 133 Properties Clip Meta Data Displays more detailed data about the clip. Use the The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed. cursor buttons to move the pointer, and press the SET It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata while button to check the detailed content.
Page 134 Notes Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings Deleting only the respective items of LOCATION From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > CARD (recording location data) in SHOOT is not possible. By STATUS. The following screen appears. setting ALTITUDE to empty, other LONGITUDE/ LATITUDE items are collectively deleted.
Page 135 When “USED” is selected: SD memory card Status Display The status display enables a confirmation of the SD memory card formatted condition, available memory capacity etc. From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > DEVICES > SD CARD. SD STANDARD: Indicates that an SD memory card is formatted according to the SD/SDHC standard.
Page 136: Connection With External Device
Connection with external device Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port Connection with a PC in the USB DEVICE mode By connecting AJ-HPX3100 with an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card connected to AJ-HPX3100 can be used as a mass storage device.
Page 137: Usb Host Mode
You can view the information on the hard disk drive The units compatible with the storage unit that has connected via USB with the following steps. Panasonic USB I/F Switch the mode to USB HOST. Refer to the support site at the following Website for the compatible units.
Page 138 For Type S or P2 STORE PARTITION This section indicates the type of the hard disk drive. The available functions depend on the type of hard disk drive. HDD type Feature Available functions TYPE S A special format that Thumbnail viewing, allows high-speed writ- writing and writing back ing and writing back on...
Page 139 MODEL This section indicates the model of the P2 card that originally contained data on the partition. Note Press the cursor button (!) to switch to the PARTITION NAME. Press the cursor button (") button to return to the original model name display. DATE/TIME This section indicates the date and time the data on the Formatting a hard disk drive...
Page 140 Writing data on a hard disk drive Writing data back to P2 cards You can select clips on the hard disk drive to be written back Switch the mode to USB HOST. to P2 cards. > [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 137) Switch the mode to USB HOST.
Page 141 PC. By using the drive mount converter distributed on the following URL, the hard disk drive can be mounted in the designated folder when connected. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Connection with external device: Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port...
Page 142: Connection Using The Sdi In Connector
Connection using the SDI IN connector Confirm that the connected device has the same signal format as camera-recorder. When signals are input from the SDI IN connector, set the REC SIGNAL in the setting menu to “SDI”. The menu item REC SIGNAL is found in the <SYSTEM MODE>...
Page 143: Connection Of The Remote Control Unit (Aj-Rc10G)
When an attempt is made to read such a file, AJ- For instructions on updating of the AJ-RC10G, refer to the RC10G displays “NG” on the liquid crystal screen. support page on the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Connection with external device: Connection of the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G)
Page 144 FUNC menu Menu option GAMMA menu The options available in SELECT of the 4th layer are The options available in GAMMA-MODE-SEL are as as follows. follows. INH, S.GAIN, DS.GAIN, S.IRIS, I.OVR, S.BLK, HD, SD, F-LIKE1, F-LIKE2, F-LIKE3, FILM-REC, B.GAMMA, D.ZOOM, ATW, ATW LOCK, Y GET, VIDEO REC DRS, ASSIST, C.TEMP, AUD CH1/3, AUD CH2/4, DYMC-LVL and BSR-LVL are added to the 4th layer.
Page 145: Connection Of The Extension Control Unit (Ag-Ec4G)
Connection of the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) It is possible to control some of the functions remotely by connecting the extension control unit AG-EC4G (optional accessory). When AG-EC4G is connected to the REMOTE connector on the unit and the power switches of both of the unit and AG- EC4G are turned on, the unit automatically enters the remote control mode.
Page 146: Maintenance And Inspections Inspections Before Shooting
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 color video monitor to check the image. Preparing for Inspections Mount a charged battery pack. Insert a P2 card into the slot cover and close the slide cover.
Page 147: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions
Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from [1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN Earphone and Speaker]. jack at an appropriate sound source. Then, check that the level displays for both CH1 and 1.
Page 148: Maintenance
6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN]. Set the user’s bit as required. Check that the counter display number changes > [Setting of the User bits] (page 64) regardless of recording status. Set the time code.
Page 149: Connector Signals
Connector Signals Panasonic part number K1AY104J0001 Panasonic part number K1AA104H0038 DC IN DC OUT Maker part number HR10A-7R-4SC(73) Maker part number HA16RX-4P (SW1) (Hirose Denki) (Hirose Denki) R TALLY Connector at the cable side (Open collector) Maker part number HR10A-7P-4P(73)
Page 150 Panasonic part number K1AY110JA001 REMOTE Maker part number HR10A-10R-10SC(71) CAM DATA (H) Data from the camera to the remote control (H) (Hirose Denki) CAM DATA (C) Data from the camera to the remote control (C) Connector at the cable side...
Page 151 Panasonic part number K1AY112JA001 LENS Maker part number HR10A-10R-12SC(71) RET-SW ON/OFF of the return video (Hirose Denki) RETURN ON: GND RETURN OFF: OPEN REC-START/STOP Control for recording start/stop +5 V START STOP START IRIS-AUTO ON/OFF of the forced iris servo SERVO ON: 5V ±...
Page 152 Panasonic part number K1GB25A00010 Unislot Maker part number HDBB-25S(05) CH-1 SHIELD (Hirose Denki) CH-1 HOT Audio input from the wireless receiver: CH1 HOT CH-1 COLD Audio input from the wireless receiver: CH1 COLD 12V UNREG Power supply to the wireless receiver...
Page 153: Warning System
Warning System 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 154 5. Image Sequence Error 8. Number of Clips Exceeded “E-40” appears in the time code display field. “00:00:00:11” appears in the time code display Display window field. Even after recording is stopped, this Display window indication display continues to blink until the next indication Blinks 4 times per second.
Page 155: Error Codes
11. P2 Card Nearly Full 13. FAN STOP One of the bars for remaining MEDIA capacity Display window Display window No display. starts blinking. indication indication Blinks once per second while recording Blinks 4 times per second. WARNING lamp WARNING lamp continues.
Page 156: Warning And Error Display For Thumbnail Operation And Usb Host Mode
Card Warning Code Indication in display Code No. Description Recording window The directory structure on the P2 card is not Operation continues. However, back up data E-70 supported. ([DIR NG CARD (Slot No.)] is on the P2 card as soon as possible, and format A warning code blinks once indicated on the viewfinder.) the card before using it again.
Page 157 Item Message Description Measure CANNOT ACCESS An error occurred during P2 card access. Check P2 card. CARD! CANNOT ACCESS An error occurred during hard disk access. Check hard disk status and connection. TARGET! CANNOT FORMAT! The hard disk cannot be initialized. Connect another hard disk drive.
Page 158: Menu Menu Configuration
Menu Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE OPTION MODE RB GAIN CONTROL REC FUNCTION PAINT OUTPUT SEL OPTION MENU RGB BLACK CONTROL MATRIX SDI OUT MARKER OPTION COLOR CORRECTION MONI OUT MARKER DOWNCON SETTING AREA SETTING LOW SETTING MID SETTING LCD MONITOR...
Page 159 USER MENU is factory-set. The menu can be USER MENU: LIGHT button configured to suit your preferences by specifying each option according to your purposes and frequency of use, through the <USER MENU SELECT> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN MENU page. >[Selecting Options for USER MENU] (page 161).
Page 160: Setting Menu Options
Setting Menu Options The menu options are set with the MENU and JOG dial buttons. Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark The menu comprises main menu, sub-menus and options (>) to a desired option. Then, press the JOG menus.
Page 161: Menu Button
Press the JOG dial button. The value stops blinking and is accepted.  To change the settings for other options on the same page, repeat Steps When the settings are finalised, press the MENU button.  This terminates the menu option setting mode and returns the unit to normal operation mode.
Page 162: Menu Description Tables
60i, 50i, 30PN, 24PN, and 25PN Viewer, see the support page for P2 at AVC-I50/50i (Native recording) can be selected. the following Website. AVC-I50/25PN DVCPRO50: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ – C U F R 480-59.94i: DVCPRO: DVCPRO50/60i DVCPRO/60i These are the codecs that can be DV/60i selected in SD mode.
Page 163: Option Mode
Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range AUTO REC Select the method for detecting REC PC MODE USB HOST Specify the operation mode of the TYPE1 START/STOP marks from the frame rate SELECT USB DEV. camera-recorder when an external device TYPE2 information in the user bits added through...
Page 164: Rec Function
REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range INTERVAL PRE REC 1SEC Set PRE RECORDING. Sets INTERVAL REC function. REC MODE TIME OFF: INTERVAL REC is not performed. 1-15SEC: ON: Uses internal memory to perform 8SEC Set the length of time that can be ONE SHOT...
Page 165: Output Sel
Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ONE CLIP Select the ONE CLIP REC mode. MONITOR Select the output signal for the MON OUT REC MODE ON: Operate in ONE CLIP REC mode. OUT MODE connector.
Page 166 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SAFETY MARK OFF Select the frame type for the safety zone SAFETY AREA 80% For setting the size of the safety marker. marker. It is possible to set the size by units of 1% OFF: Do not display frame.
Page 167: Downcon Setting
DOWNCON SETTING LCD MONITOR Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range DOWNCON For setting the mode of the down BRIGHTNESS –7 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. SQUEEZE MODE LT-BOX converter output signals. S-CROP Note Part of the down converter output image –...
Page 168 GENLOCK Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range GENLOCK Switch the camera synchronising signal. GL IN INT: Synchronise with the internal SDI IN reference signal regardless of the reference signal input to the GENLOCK IN or SDI IN connector. GL IN: synchronizes with the reference signal input into the GENLOCK IN connector.
Page 169: Rb Gain Control
PAINT The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. RB GAIN CONTROL RGB BLACK CONTROL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range R GAIN AWB –200 For setting the Rch gain when the MASTER PED * –200 For setting the level of the master PRE *...
Page 170: Color Correction
MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MATRIX For selecting the color correction table –63 For performing the color saturation TABLE for the linear matrix. (SAT) correction of red. S C U F R S C U F R MATRIX R-G For performing the linear matrix...
Page 171: Low Setting
LOW SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER –6dB Select the master gain from –6, –3, 0, 3, –63 For performing the hue correction for red. GAIN 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. (PHASE) –01 S C U F R...
Page 172 When shooting with the MASTER GAIN set to “–6dB” or MID SETTING “–3dB”, coloring phenomena may occur in portions of the video with high brightness. The coloring phenomena can be reduced by switching the Items/ Adjustable Remarks OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to [CAM/AUTO KNEE OFF], Data Saved Range setting the MANUAL KNEE menu option of the <KNEE/...
Page 173: High Setting
HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER –6dB Select the master gain from –6, –3, 0, 3, KNEE APE LVL OFF For changing the detail level of the high GAIN 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.
Page 174: Skin Tone Dtl
SKIN TONE DTL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Q WIDTH For setting the area width for enabling the SKIN TONE For selecting the skin color table for skin tone on the Q-axis of which the enabling the skin tone detail.
Page 175 GAMMA Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER 0.30 Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. A.KNEE POINT 80% Set the AUTO KNEE POINT position in GAMMA 1% steps. This setting is enabled when 0.45 the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector S C U F R...
Page 176: Camera Setting
CAMERA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range DETAIL For switching ON/OFF of the detail F-REC 200% For setting the dynamic range when signals. DYNAMIC LVL 300% GAMMA MODE SEL has been set to 400% “FILM-REC”.
Page 177 The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. ZEBRA Pattern Display VF DISPLAY Video Level ZEBRA 2 Items/ Adjustable SPOT Remarks 109% Data Saved Range DISP NORMAL NORMAL: Display status constantly. CONDITION HOLD HOLD: Display status only when the MARKER SEL, MODE CHK / MENU CANCEL switch is pulled.
Page 178: Vf User Box
VF MARKER VF USER BOX Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range TABLE Select the VF MARKER setting table. USER BOX For setting whether the user box is First, select table A or B, then set the displayed in the viewfinder or not.
Page 179 VF INDICATOR (1/3) VF INDICATOR (2/3) Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range EXTENDER For selecting ON or OFF for the extender COLOR TEMP ON Set the color temperature indication to display. ON or OFF. –...
Page 180 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SAVE LED Set the SAVE lamp function. USER SW Set whether to display the functions P2CARD OFF: STATUS assigned to each user switch when the The lamp always stays off and not MARKER SEL, MODE CHK / MENU used.
Page 181: Cam Operation
CAM OPERATION The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded on SYNCHRO Allocate SYNCHRO SCAN as a shutter ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢...
Page 182: Shutter Select
SHUTTER SELECT Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range POSITION1 For setting the shutter speed for POSITION5 For setting the shutter speed for POSITION 1. POSITION 5. 1/100 * 1/100 * 1/120 1/120 1/250 1/250 1/500 1/500 1/1000...
Page 183 Items/ Adjustable USER SW Remarks Data Saved Range SHOT MARK Allocate the SHOT MARK button. For Items/ Adjustable Remarks Y GET descriptions of the functions, see Data Saved Range (USER3 SW) ASSIST [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] USER MAIN Allocate the USER MAIN button. For REC SW (page 55).
Page 184: White Balance Mode
WHITE BALANCE MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range FILTER INH For selecting independently whether S.BLK LVL For setting the super black level. memory data for white balance (Ach, –10 Bch) is retained or not for the respective –20 CC filters.
Page 185 USER SW GAIN Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range S.GAIN Select whether or not to enable 30dB for ¢ COLOR TEMP 2300K; For setting the color temperature when 30 dB • SUPER GAIN. the WHITE BAL switch is set to the PRST 3200K ¢: Enable.
Page 186 LENS/IRIS Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range A.IRIS LEVEL 000 Set the target value for auto iris. – C U F R 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...
Page 187: Main Operation
MAIN OPERATION The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. BATTERY/P2CARD Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range BATTERY HYTRON140 Select the battery to use. Battery- CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm to SELECT DIONIC90 remaining detection matched to the...
Page 188 BATTERY SETTING (1/2) BATTERY SETTING (2/2) Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range HYTRON140 Enable selection under BATTERY TYPE A Enable selection under BATTERY ¢ ¢ • SELECT. • SELECT. ¢:Enable selection. ¢:Enable selection. •: Disable selection. •: Disable selection.
Page 189 MIC/AUDIO (1/3) Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range VR SELECT CH1/2 Select the channels to assign to the LVL CONTROL When the audio CH3 (CH1) level CH3/4 AUDIO LEVEL controls and F.AUDIO CH3 (CH1) automatic adjustment is “OFF”, this item LEVEL control.
Page 190 MIC/AUDIO (2/3) Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MIC LOWCUT Select the microphone low cut filter for 25M REC CH Select the audio channels to be recorded FRONT Input Channel 1. in the DVCPRO and DV formats. W.L.
Page 191 MIC/AUDIO (3/3) TC/UB Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range FRONT MIC Select the phantom power supply for the TC MODE Set the time code mode. POWER front microphone. DF: Drop frame. NDF: Non drop frame. –...
Page 192 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range VITC UB USER/EXT Select the user bits mode for VITC. TC DISP SEL 30F Select the display format for the time MODE TIME USER/EXT: code frame digits. (For 1080-59.94i or DATE If UB MODE is set to EXT, the EXT 480-59.94i only) For details, refer to...
Page 193 FILE The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. SD CARD READ/WRITE SD CARD R/W SELECT Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. SYSTEM Specify whether or not to use the settings MODE R/W for the options on the SYSTEM MODE...
Page 194 CAC FILE CARD READ LENS FILE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range CARD FILE For selecting the number for performing FILE NO. Select the lens file number. SELECT the color astigmatism correction data operation (READ/DELETE) that is –...
Page 195 SCENE INITIALIZE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range READ USER Read out the data from the user area in READ The menu (MAIN MENU, OPTION DATA the memory. FACTORY MENU) values are all reset to factory DATA settings.
Page 196 MAINTENANCE The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. SYSTEM CHECK LENS FILE ADJ Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range COLOR ON/OFF switching for checking proper LENS FILE ON: The gains of Rch and Bch adjusted CHECK operation of the camera-recorder.
Page 197 CAC ADJ DIAGNOSTIC (3/3) Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ON: The color astigmatism correction is SYSCON Display the software version for the performed. CONTROL SOFT system control microprocessor. OFF: The color astigmatism correction is not performed.
Page 198: Option Menu
OPTION MENU The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. OPTION AREA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select whether or not to prohibit opening AREA SELECT NTSC Any NTSC color TV standard NTSC: SECURITY the menu screen.
Page 199: Updating The Firmware Incorporated Into The Unit
(P2_Status_Logger) PASS (P2 Asset Support System) is only available to customers who have completed customer registration with Panasonic. Log in to PASS and use the dedicated tool (P2_Status_Logger) to check the version information of the firmware on the unit and download links to pages containing the necessary firmware. For further information about downloading and using P2_Status_Logger, log in to PASS and refer to the relevant pages.
Page 200: Specifications
Specifications General Operating humidity: 10% to 85% (relative humidity) Power supply: Maximum continuous operation: DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V) Approximately 150 minutes (using an Power consumption: Anton/Bauer DIONIC90 battery) 34 W (main unit only) Dimensions (W a H a D): 140 mm a 270.5 mm a 335.8 mm (5-1/2 inches a 10-5/8 inches a 13-1/4 indicates safety information.
Page 201 Total recording time may be shorter than the above mentioned time depending on the number of clips recorded. For the latest information on P2 cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Specifications...
Page 202 Input/output Unit GENLOCK IN: BNCa1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 h AUDIO IN CH1/CH2: (This is available as the return video XLR a 2, 3 pins input connector, which can be switched LINE, MIC, and MIC +48 V switch- in the menu.) selectable SDI OUT : BNCa1...
Page 203: Information On Software For This Product
Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and redistribute the source codes of this software. To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained and other details to its representatives.
Page 204 Index B-Cy (SAT) ............170 MENU Symbols Black Balance............52 BLACK GAMMA ........171, 172, 173 MENU !LED ..............180 MENU BRIGHTNESS ............. 167 MENU Numerics 01 - 32 ............194, 197 MENU CAC ..............104 25M REC CH SEL..........190 MENU CAC .............
Page 205 DOWNCON MODE ..........167 H PHASE FINE ............ 168 MENU MENU DRS ............... 55 H.DTL FREQ........ 167, 171, 172, 173 MENU DRS ..............179 H.DTL LEVEL ......167, 171, 172, 173 MENU MENU DRS EFFECT DEPTH......... 175 HEADROOM............191 MENU MENU DRS MODE ............
Page 206 MATRIX..............180 POSITION1 SEL..........182 MENU MENU MATRIX B-G ............170 POSITION2 ............181 MENU MENU MATRIX B-R ............170 POSITION2 SEL..........182 MENU MENU MATRIX G-B ............170 POSITION3 ............181 MENU MENU MATRIX G-R ............170 POSITION3 SEL..........182 MENU MENU MATRIX R-B ............
Page 207 SAFETY MARK ........... 166, 178 TYPE B ..............188 MENU MENU SAVE LED ............180 TYPE C ..............188 MENU MENU SCAN REVERSE ..........162 MENU Scene File.............. 96 SCENE SEL ............195 MENU UB MODE ............191 MENU SD memory cards..........91 Updating...............
Page 208 This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site: http://panasonic.net Panasonic Solutions Company 3 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Tel: 877-803-8492 www.panasonic.com/broadcast e-mail: MediaProServices.PSC@us.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc.

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