Panasonic AJ HPX2000 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Memory Card Camera-Recorder  
Model No.  
AJ-HPX2000P  
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.  
To use AVC-Intra, the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G/optional) must be installed.  
ENGLISH  
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Printed in Japan  
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Attention/Attentie  
ENGLISH  
z 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.  
NERDERLAND  
z Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van  
een batterij.  
Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als  
klein chemisch afval weg te doen.  
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY  
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)  
z To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual.  
z If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.  
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)  
z For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.  
PLEASE NOTE:  
z When preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and  
sound are being recorded normally.  
z Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not assume  
liability for such failure.  
z If the unit is operated continuously with the fan stopped due to a failure, camera images may not be output, recorded, or  
played back properly.  
What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others  
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file  
management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring  
them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to  
completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data on their memory cards.  
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Contents  
Read this first! ..................................................................................2  
General  
Features of Camera unit....................................................................8  
Features of Recorder/player unit .......................................................9  
Parts and their Functions  
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section............................14  
Audio (input) Function Section.......................................................15  
Audio (output) Function Section.....................................................16  
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section ...................17  
Menu Operation Section ................................................................22  
Time Code Section.........................................................................23  
Warning and Status Display Functions ..........................................24  
LCD Monitor...................................................................................26  
Viewfinder ......................................................................................27  
Recording and Playback  
P2 Cards.........................................................................................29  
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards.......................................31  
Basic Procedures............................................................................32  
Normal Recording ...........................................................................34  
PRE-RECORDING function ............................................................35  
Loop Recording...............................................................................36  
Interval Recording...........................................................................36  
Recording Review Function.............................................................39  
Normal and Variable Speed Playback .............................................40  
Shot Mark Function.........................................................................41  
Adjustments and Settings for Multi Format....................................................................................42  
Recording  
Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance ..............................45  
Setting the Electronic Shutter..........................................................49  
Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons..51  
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels........53  
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Setting Time Data ...........................................................................55  
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays..................................................69  
Selection of video output signals .....................................................81  
Handling data..................................................................................83  
Preparation  
Power Supply..................................................................................97  
White Shading Adjustments ..........................................................101  
Preparing for Audio Input ..............................................................104  
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod .................................................105  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.........................................................106  
Manipulating Clips with  
Thumbnails  
Thumbnail Manipulations Overview .............................................109  
Thumbnail Screen........................................................................110  
Selecting Thumbnails...................................................................112  
Playing back Clips........................................................................112  
Switching the Thumbnail Display .................................................113  
Shot Mark.....................................................................................115  
Text Memo ...................................................................................115  
Deleting Clips...............................................................................117  
Restoring Clips.............................................................................117  
Reconnection of Incomplete Clips................................................118  
Copying Clips...............................................................................118  
Setting of Clip Meta Data .............................................................119  
Setting of Proxy (optional)............................................................122  
Properties.....................................................................................125  
Connection with external  
device  
Connection through the DVCPRO/DV connector.........................129  
Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port ...........131  
Connection using the SDI IN connector  
(when AJ-YA350AG attached).....................................................137  
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Maintenance and  
Inspections  
Maintenance.................................................................................140  
Menu  
Menu Configuration......................................................................151  
Menu Description Tables .............................................................155  
Updating the firmware incorporated into the camera-recorder.................................... 189  
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 190  
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General  
Attention  
z Adjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 48)  
z Set VF TYPE on the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page depending on your viewfinder. The  
factory setting is set to the HD viewfinder.  
z Consult the dealer for installation of the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G).  
AJ-HPX2000 integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on-chip lens featuring  
progressive drive technology (All-pixel reading), and a video recorder/player (VTR) that supports DVCPRO HD,  
DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats.  
AJ-HPX2000 offers choices of 1080i/720P mode for HD and NTSC/PAL mode for SD. It also provides features such as  
storage-type gain enhancement for news reports and film-like gammas for production purposes, providing many  
applications ranging from news reports to production.  
Utilising P2 cards, which require no mechanism, as media, your unit offers greater responsibility, operability, and  
portability. It is highly resistant to shock and vibration during recording, and therefore ensures stable operation for  
capturing quality video images under the most adverse conditions.  
_Supports the new AVC-Intra codec (optional)  
Installation of the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G)  
provides support for the new AVC-Intra codec. By  
employing the Intra-Frame compression method based  
on H.264 standards, the latest motion picture  
compression technology, a high compression rate, high  
image quality, and high editing accuracy have been  
achieved.  
_24P, 30P, 25P Recording and Native Recording  
The unit is capable of recording at frame rates of 24P  
(23.98P)/30P (29.97P) at 59.94 Hz and 25P at 50 Hz  
using the progressive drive of the CCD.  
There are two methods: one method (Native  
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recording)* records images at the unchanged frame  
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rate of the camera, and the other method* pulls the rate  
down to 59.94 or 50 frames.  
The AVC-Intra codec supports the following two  
methods.  
*2 For the AVC-Intra100/50 at 1080i, AVC-Intra100/50  
at 720P, and the DVCPRO HD formats, the rate is  
pulled down to 59.94 or 50 frames during playback.  
*3 For the (HD) DVCPRO HD, (SD) DVCPRO50,  
DVCPRO, and DV formats  
z High image quality supporting full sample HD:  
AVC-Intra100  
z Capable of operation at low rates and low cost:  
AVC-Intra50  
_Supports the HD/SD multi format  
z System frequency  
59.94 Hz/50 Hz switchable  
z HD  
DVCPRO HD/AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50  
switchable *1  
z SD  
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV switchable  
In the HD (1080i and 720P) mode, the new AVC-Intra  
codec (optional) can be selected as the recording format  
in addition to the ordinary DVCPRO HD.  
In SD mode, you can select a recording format  
appropriate for your purpose. For example, choose  
DVCPRO50 to give higher priority to image quality or  
DVCPRO if cost efficiency is a high priority.  
*1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) is  
installed  
General  
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_Multi-format  
Mode  
SYSTEM MODE  
Recording method  
59.94i  
29.97P (Native)  
1
AVC-Intra100*  
1
AVC-Intra50*  
23.98P (Native)  
1080-59.94i  
59.94i  
29.97P Over 59.94i  
23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3 Pull-down)  
23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3-3-2 Pull-down)  
59.94P  
29.97P (Native)  
23.98P (Native)  
DVCPRO HD  
AVC-Intra100*  
1
1
AVC-Intra50*  
59.94P  
29.97P (Native)  
720-59.94P  
DVCPRO HD  
AVC-Intra100*  
29.97P Over 59.94P  
23.98P (Native)  
23.98P Over 59.94P (2-3 Pull-down)  
HD  
1
1
50i  
1
25P (Native)  
AVC-Intra50*  
1080-50i  
720-50P  
50i  
DVCPRO HD  
25P over 50i  
AVC-Intra100*  
50P  
25P (Native)  
1
AVC-Intra50*  
50P  
DVCPRO HD  
25P (Native)  
25P Over 50P  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO  
59.94i  
29.97P Over 59.94i  
23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3 Pull-down)  
23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3-3-2 Pull-down)  
480-59.94i  
576-50i  
DV  
SD  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO  
DV  
50i  
25P Over 50i  
*1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) is installed  
Features of Camera unit  
_14-bit A/D conversion digital signal processing  
Analog video signals are processed into digital data by a  
14-bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 74  
MHz. It is possible to reproduce images that are more  
finely detailed.  
_DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function  
The dynamic range can be streched by compressing the  
video signal level of a part with high brightness where  
white-color-skipping phenomena occur during ordinary  
shooting. (Refer to page 51)  
_
Storage type high-sensitivity function (DS. GAIN)  
_Film-like Gamma function  
The unit uses the storage type gain increase function by  
driving the CCD progressively. With this function, it is  
possible to obtain brighter pictures without increasing  
noise under low light conditions.  
This is a function that makes it possible to achieve  
higher sensitivity of up to 20 dB above the regular gain  
increase. Furthermore, this function can also be used as  
picture effects.  
The unit employs three types of film-like gamma to  
easily obtain film tones accumulated through Varicam  
(AJ-HDC27 series), so that a wide range of image  
impressions can be reproduced for production. (Refer to  
page 167)  
_Lens file function  
The unit has 8 lens files.  
_Digital Zoom  
By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be  
stored. (Refer to page 92)  
The camera unit features progressive digital zoom. This  
is particularly effective when you want to zoom-in closer  
on the subject.  
_Focus assist function  
The unit will display a marker to help with focusing when  
shooting videos. This function provides a visual cue for  
focusing. (Refer to page 51)  
_Auto White Balance with Automatic Tracking  
capability  
The white balance is automatically adjusted in real time,  
according to the subject. This is effective for urgent  
recording, where you can’t spare the time to make an  
adjustment through the auto white balance feature.  
GeneralFeatures of Camera unit  
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_Data management function  
_Color bar  
The unit employs the SMPTE color bar, ARIB color bar,  
Within the unit, one user data file and four sets of scene  
file data can be saved.  
By using an SD memory card as the setup card, up to eight  
sets of setup data can be stored. (Refer to page 83)  
Split color bar for SNG (Satellite News Gathering) as  
well as the conventional color bar, which is useful for  
adjusting the color monitor. (Refer to page 175)  
Features of Recorder/player unit  
_Multiple Slots  
_Clip Thumbnailing  
AJ-HPX2000 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.  
z Hot-Swap recording  
The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to  
be replaced without interrupting recording. This  
facilitates continuous recording.  
z Automatic generation of thumbnails  
AJ-HPX2000 automatically generates a thumbnail for  
each recording cut (clip). It is possible to make use of  
this on the camera-recorder as well as for non-linear  
editing purposes, and after uploading to a server.  
z Thumbnail display on the LCD monitor  
The 3.5-inch color LCD side of the your video  
camera recorder can provide a multi-screen view  
of 12 clip thumbnails. You can choose a desired clip  
to playback instantly.  
z Loop recording  
AJ-HPX2000 can retain  
a
certain amount of  
previously recorded material by continuously loop-  
recording data into a specified recording area.  
z INTERVAL REC/ONE SHOT REC  
The AJ-HPX2000 features interval recording at  
minimum one-frame intervals. This function is  
particularly suited to shooting science and nature  
programs. Frame-by-frame shooting is simple with the  
one-shot recording function.  
z Seamless playback of selected clips  
You can select more than one clip from the  
thumbnail view for continuous playback and output  
of seamless video.  
Note  
During continuous playback of clips in different  
recording formats, seamless playback is not available.  
z Display of clip information  
z PRE-RECORDING function  
By selecting clips, information added to clips, such  
as the recording time, Text Memo, Shot Marks and  
metadata can be checked.  
In standby status, AJ-HPX2000 always stores video  
and sound input to the camera for up to 8 seconds  
(For 1080i/720P (HD)). This means that the PRE-  
RECORDING function, when turned on, records the  
video and sound for a preceding duration preset by  
the user. This feature recovers critical moments  
that you might have missed. For DVCPRO and DV,  
video and sound can be recorded for up to 15  
seconds.  
_Text Memos & Shot Marks  
Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of text  
memo added to the thumbnail associated with the time  
code, together with shot marks which, for example, can  
help you distinguish OK cuts from reject cuts.  
z Proxy recording (when AJ-YAX800G attached)  
By installing the optional video encoder card (AJ-  
YAX800G), MPEG4 format video and real-time  
metadata such as time code data can be recorded  
card, together with the video and sound recorded by  
the camera. This function is useful for confirmation  
of editing of clips. For more information about the  
approximate duration for proxy recording, see  
[Approximate Proxy Recording Time (optional) on  
SD memory cards (Except for 24P native mode)]  
(page 10). Please also see <Cautions in using SD  
memory cards>. (page 21)  
Both text memos and shot marks can be added to  
selected clips during and after a recording. This is  
helpful for editing recorded video.  
In addition, you can use the copy function for each text  
memo block to take only the necessary portions out of a clip.  
_Front-mounted Sound Level Control Mechanism  
AJ-HPX2000 features a front-mounted control for fine  
adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is  
particularly effective for adjusting the sound level when  
you are shooting without a sound recordist. The control  
can be disabled.  
_Support for Built-in Unislot Wireless Receive  
AJ-HPX2000 is designed to support an optional slot-in  
wireless receiver.  
z Data protection  
Data on P2 cards will not be lost due to overwriting  
unless the files are deleted or the cards are  
initialised. Recordings are written only to free space.  
_Recording Review Capability  
This capability automatically plays back the last 2 to 10  
seconds of recorded video, allowing you to quickly  
check the recorded contents.  
_4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)  
In HD (1080i or 720P) mode, 4-channel digital audio  
recording is used.  
_Built-in Time Code Generator/reader  
A special-purpose Subcode track can be used to record  
and reproduce time code information.  
All formats in SD mode, DVCPRO, DV, and DVCPRO50,  
also support 4-channel digital audio recording with high-  
quality sound (48 kHz/16 bits).  
GeneralFeatures of Recorder/player unit  
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z If the one-time continuous recording exceeds the  
duration which is given in the table below when a P2  
card with a memory capacity of 8GB or more is used  
in AJ-HPX2000, the recording is automatically  
continued on a separate clip. When performing  
thumbnail operations (such as display, delete, repair  
or copy) for these kinds of clips using a P2 device, it  
is possible to perform the operations for the entire  
recording as a single clip. However, with nonlinear  
editing software or a personal computer, the  
recording may be displayed as separate clips.  
_Support for Metadata  
AJ-HPX2000 is capable of recording positional  
information (latitudes, longitudes and altitudes), as  
UMID information (metadata), from the GPS unit AJ-  
GPS910G (optional accessory). Names/titles can also  
be recorded, e.g. the camera person, the reporter, or the  
program which was registered on the SD memory card  
in advance. This information is also useful in managing  
information on clips. Regarding SD memory cards,  
please also see <Cautions in using SD memory cards>  
(page 21).  
Recording method (except  
for native)  
Continuous  
recording time  
_Recording Time  
DVCPRO HD  
AVC-Intra100*1  
Approx.  
5 minutes  
Operation of the following P2 cards with AJ-HPX2000  
has been verified:  
z AJ-P2C004HG (4 GB)  
z AJ-P2C008HG (8 GB)  
z AJ-P2C016RG (16 GB)  
(The model numbers and capacities are accurate as of  
August 2007 but may change to expand capacity.)  
The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) is disabled.  
AVC-Intra50*1  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO  
DV  
Approx.  
10 minutes  
Approx.  
20 minutes  
*1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) is installed  
Approximate Proxy Recording Time (optional) on SD  
memory cards (Except for 24P native mode)  
Recording Time on P2 Cards: When one 16 GB card is used;  
HD Mode  
MPEG4 recording rate  
Card No.  
Recording method and Recording time  
Image system  
(Card Capacity)  
192 kbps  
768 kbps  
1500 kbps  
1
AVC-Intra100  
*
AVC-Intra50*1  
DVCPRO HD  
Approx.  
2 hour  
17 minutes  
RP-SDH256  
(256 MB)  
Approx. 35 Approx. 19  
minutes minutes  
1080-59.94i/  
50i 2  
Approx.  
16 minutes  
Approx.  
16 minutes  
Approx.  
32 minutes  
*
RP-SDH512  
RP-SDK512  
(512 MB)  
Approx.  
4 hour  
27 minutes  
1080-30PN/  
25PN (Native)  
Approx.  
16 minutes  
Approx.  
32 minutes  
Approx. 69 Approx. 38  
minutes  
minutes  
1080-24PN  
(Native)  
Approx.  
20 minutes  
Approx.  
40 minutes  
RP-SDQ01G  
RP-SDK01G  
(1 GB)  
Approx.  
8 hour  
56 minutes 19 minutes  
Approx.  
2 hour  
Approx. 77  
minutes  
720-59.94P/  
Approx.  
16 minutes  
Approx.  
16 minutes  
Approx.  
32 minutes  
50P 2  
*
RP-SDQ02G  
RP-SDK02G  
(2 GB)  
Approx.  
18 hour  
Approx.  
4 hour  
Approx.  
2 hour  
720-30PN/25PN  
(Native)  
Approx.  
32 minutes  
Approx.  
32 minutes  
Approx.  
64 minutes  
11 minutes 44 minutes 37 minutes  
720-24PN  
(Native)  
Approx.  
40 minutes  
Approx.  
40 minutes  
Approx.  
80 minutes  
Approx.  
35 hour  
Approx.  
9 hour  
Approx.  
5 hour  
RP-SDV024G  
(SDHC 4 GB)  
42 minutes 18 minutes 12 minutes  
*1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) is  
installed  
(Reference values when cards are used for continuous  
recording with our products. Actual recording time depends  
on the kind of scenes and the number of clips. For SD or  
SDHC memory cards with Class indications, the  
recording time may be reduced significantly compared  
with the actual capacity when images of short recording  
*2 Including 30P, 24P, and 25P pull down of the DVCPRO  
HD  
SD Mode  
Recording method and Recording  
time  
Image system  
time are recorded repeatedly.  
)
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DVCPRO 3  
*
DV*  
DVCPRO 50  
The driver installed on the unit must be updated when  
using SD memory cards other than as listed above. To  
update the driver, refer to [Updating the firmware incor-  
porated into the camera-recorder] (Page 189)  
Approx.  
Approx.  
Approx.  
480-59.94i/576-50i 4  
*
32 minutes 64 minutes 64 minutes  
*3 For 2ch audio recording  
*4 Including 30P, 24P, and 25P pull down  
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.  
Notes  
z The values for 8 GB P2 cards are 1/2 and the values  
for 4 GB P2 cards are 1/4 those of 16 GB P2 cards  
shown above.  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
GeneralFeatures of Recorder/player unit  
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Features of the Input/Output unit  
_Features USB2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE)  
_HD/SD SDI input function (when the AJ-  
By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted  
in AJ-HPX2000 can be used as a bulk storage device.  
It is also possible to store data on a P2 card onto a USB  
2.0-connected external hard disk equipped with USB  
host capability as well as view clips stored on hard disks  
and write them to P2 cards.  
YA350AG is attached)  
The camera-recorder with the AJ-YA350AG extension  
board attached can record SDI signals input through the  
SDI input connector only if the signals are in the same  
format as the camera-recorder.  
_Remote control connector  
_DVCPRO (IEEE1394) output and DV output  
By connecting the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G),  
which is available as an optional accessory, the unit can  
be controlled remotely. (Refer to page 107)  
provided as a standard configuration  
Data can be input/output to an external device through  
the IEEE1394 digital interface. Use a 6-pin type  
connector. The unit does not support the bus power.  
While operating AVC-Intra, it is impossible to input/  
output data with IEEE 1394.  
_Confirmation of return video signals  
It is possible to confirm the return video signals (analog  
HD-Y signals in the HD mode/VBS or Y signals in the  
SD mode) supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector of  
AJ-HPX2000 in the viewfinder to confirm programs.  
(Only video signals from the same record format can be  
confirmed.) (Refer to page 175)  
_HD/SD SDI output featured as standard  
Video can be output as HD SDI signals, down-converted  
SD SDI signals, or analog composite signals. SDI output  
includes embedded audio etc.. (Refer to page 43) Note  
that the SD mode does not output HD SDI signals.  
_DC OUT connector  
The DC OUT connector of the unit produces 1.5 A of  
electrical current.  
_Down converter output provided as a standard  
By connecting an external switch to this connector, it is  
possible to control REC start/stop.  
Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting the LED  
to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when  
fixing the camera on a crane. (Refer to page 108)  
configuration  
In HD mode, the MON OUT output connector and the  
VIDEO OUT connector (in setting VBS mode) output  
down converter (analog composite) signals.  
It is optimum for confirming shot images on the SD  
monitor. (Refer to page 43)  
Other features  
_Viewfinder connection  
From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i,  
1080-50i, 480-59.94i or 576-50i signals are output.  
Furthermore, signals are output for switching the  
frequencies of the connected viewfinder.  
Confirm images in multi formats by connecting the  
viewfinder (AJ-HVF21G), which is available as an  
optional accessory. (Refer to page 27)  
While the AJ-VF20WBP (59.94 Hz)/E (50 Hz) can also  
be connected, you cannot view video in formats with  
different frequencies.  
_User button  
On the side panel of the unit, three user buttons (USER  
MAIN/USER1/USER2) are available.  
Each button can be assigned the on/off function for any  
frequently used feature selected from among the many  
features of the unit, such as digital zooming and super  
gain (Refer to page 51).  
GeneralFeatures of the Input/Output unit  
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Dimensions drawing  
Unit: mm (inch)  
137 (5-3  
)
/
8
318 (12- 1  
)
/
2
GeneralDimensions drawing  
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System Configuration  
Unislot wireless  
microphone receiver:  
Sennheiser EK3041  
Note  
All of the devices and accessories other than the unit,  
Video encoder card:  
AJ-YAX800G  
which are shown in this system configuration, are option-  
ally available. To use these devices and accessories, refer  
to the respective operation manuals.  
Stereo microphone  
AJ-MC900G  
:
Remote control unit:  
AJ-RC10G  
Remote control cable:  
AJ-C10050G  
Microphone holder:  
AJ-MH800G  
DIONIC90/160  
HYTRON50/100/140  
PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14  
2-type HD Viewfinder:  
AJ-HVF21G  
V mount type  
Battery plate  
ENDURA7/10  
BP-GL65/95  
Viewfinder:  
AJ-VF15B  
AJ-VF20WB  
NP-1 type  
Battery case  
NP-L7  
Lens:  
(Bayonet type)  
Fujinon, Canon  
External DC  
power supply  
Memory Card  
Camera-Recorder  
AJ-HPX2000P  
GPS unit:  
AJ-GPS910G  
AVC-Intra codec board:  
AJ-YBX200G  
Tripod adapter:  
SHAN-TM700  
HD/SD SDI input board:  
AJ-YA350AG  
Rain cover:  
SHAN-RC700  
Soft carrying case:  
AJ-SC900  
P2 Cards*:  
AJ-P2C004HG  
AJ-P2C008HG  
AJ-P2C016RG  
Hard carrying case:  
AJ-HT901G  
SD Memory cards*  
*
For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2  
Support Desk at the following Web sites.  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
GeneralSystem Configuration  
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Parts and their Functions  
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section  
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10.Lens mount cap  
1. POWER switch  
To remove the cap, raise the 9. lens lever.  
Used to turn on/off the power.  
When the lens is not mounted, replace the cap.  
2. Battery mount  
11.Light cable clamp  
A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here.  
Secures the light cable.  
3. DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)  
camera-recorder is connected to an external DC  
power supply.  
12.Lens cable/microphone cable clamp  
This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables.  
13.Tripod mount  
4. BREAKER switch  
When you want to mount camera-recorder on a tripod,  
the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached  
here.  
When an excessive amount of current is fed through  
the camera-recorder, due to any abnormal event, the  
breaker automatically turns off the power in order to  
protect the device.  
After the interior of the camera-recorder has been  
checked and/or repaired, this button must be  
depressed. If there is no unusual reaction, the unit can  
be powered-up.  
14.LENS jack (12-pin)  
The lens connection cord is connected here. For a  
detailed description of your lens, see the relevant  
5. GPS connector  
15.DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket  
This output socket is designed for 12-VDC. It provides  
a maximum current of 1.5 A.  
This connects the optional GPS unit AJ-GPS910G.  
Connect an external switch to this socket to control  
REC starts and stops or an LED for use as a tally  
lamp. For more information, see [Connection of the  
external switch] (page 108).  
6. Shoulder strap fittings  
The shoulder strap is attached here.  
7. Light shoe  
A video light or similar accessory can be attached  
here.  
8. Lens mount (bayonet 2/3-type)  
The lens is attached here.  
9. Lens lever  
Lower this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount.  
Parts and their FunctionsPower Supply and Accessory Mounting Section  
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Audio (input) Function Section  
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1. MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin)  
A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here.  
Power for the microphone comes from this jack.  
A remote microphone may be connected. When a  
microphone is used, set the power to ON through the  
menu option FRONT MIC POWER.  
Note  
When you use stereo microphone (AJ-MC900G  
optional), set both CH1 and CH2 to [FRONT]. The  
signal from L CH is recorded to CH1 and that from R  
CH to CH2.  
These options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen  
on the MAIN OPERATION page.  
5. AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 &  
2) connectors (XLR, 3-pin)  
Audio devices or a microphone may be connected  
here.  
2. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2  
recording level adjustment) controls  
With the 3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch  
positioned to [MAN], these controls can be used to  
adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1/2.  
Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For  
adjustment, each control must be depressed while  
turning.  
6. LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input +  
48V) selector switch  
Used to select the audio signal input from the 5.  
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.  
LINE: Audio signal line-input from the audio device is  
input.  
MIC: Audio signal from a self-powered (active)  
microphone is input. (The main unit does not  
supply power to the remote microphone).  
+ 48V:Audio signal from a passive microphone is  
input. (The unit supplies power to the remote  
microphone).  
3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 &  
2 automatic/manual level adjustment  
selector) switch  
Use this switch to select recording level control mode  
for Audio Channels 1 and 2.  
AUTO: Recording level automatically controlled.  
MAN: Recording level manually controlled.  
7. Wireless slot  
A Unislot wireless receiver (optional accessory) may  
be attached here.  
4. AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch  
Use this switch to select the signals recorded through  
Audio Channels 1 - 4.  
8. FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level  
adjustment) control  
This control adjusts the recording levels for Audio  
Channels 1 and 2.  
However, when the 3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2  
switch is set to “AUTO”, the level will adjust  
automatically and the 2. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2  
knob and this knob will not be active.  
FRONT: Signal from the microphone connected to the  
1. MIC IN jack is recorded.  
W.L. (WIRELESS) :  
Signal from the slot-in wireless receiver is  
recorded.  
REAR: Signal from the audio device connected to  
the 5. AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector is  
recorded.  
The control can be enabled or disabled through the  
menu options FRONT VR CH1 or FRONT VR CH2.  
These options can be found in the <MIC/AUDIO1>  
screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.  
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Audio (output) Function Section  
9. AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)  
14.Speakers  
This connector outputs audio signals recorded on  
Channels 1/2 or 3/4.  
The speakers output EE sound during recording, and  
reproduced sound during playback.  
Output signals are selected with the MONITOR  
SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.  
The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning  
lamp blinks and/or the indicator activates.  
When the 15. PHONES jack is connected with  
earphones, sound from the speaker is automatically  
muted.  
10.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 connector.  
15.PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)  
This connector is designed for audio monitoring  
(stereo) earphones. When earphones are connected,  
sound from the speakers is automatically muted.  
Both the front and rear connectors output the same  
sound.  
CH1/2: Signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2 are output.  
CH3/4: Signals on Audio Channels 3 and 4 are output.  
The channel indications on the display window and on  
the audio level meter in the viewfinder are  
synchronised with this selector switch.  
11.MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3 /  
ST / CH2/4 selector switch  
The MONITOR SELECT switch is synchronised with  
the audio signal output to the speakers and  
earphones, and from the AUDIO OUT connector.  
CH1/3: Signal on Audio Channel 1 or 3 is output.  
ST:  
Stereo audio signals on Audio Channels 1  
and 2 or Audio Channels 3 or 4 are output.  
The stereo signals can be changed to mixed  
signals using a menu option.  
CH2/4: Signal on Audio Channel 2 or 4 is output.  
MONITOR SELECT switch  
Monitor  
switch  
CH1/2  
CH3/4  
CH1/3  
Audio Channel 1  
Audio Channel 3  
Stereo signals from  
Stereo signals from  
ST  
Audio Channels 1 and 2* Audio Channels 3 and 4*  
Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4  
CH2/4  
* You can select between stereo and mixed signal types  
using the menu option MONITOR SELECT. This menu  
option can be found in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen on the  
MAIN OPERATION page.  
12.MONITOR (volume) control  
Used to control the volume of sound output from the  
monitor speakers and earphones.  
13.ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)  
Used to control the volume of the warning sound  
emitted from 14. speakers or earphones connected to  
the 15. PHONES jack.  
If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.  
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3. SHUTTER switch  
1. CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control  
Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter.  
Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and  
color temperature of the subject.  
When the menu option DISP MODE is set to “3”,  
switching this control displays the selected filter  
number in the viewfinder.  
ON:  
Electronic shutter enabled.  
SEL: Used to change the speed of the electronic  
shutter.  
Examples of filter selection according to shooting conditions  
Setting of the  
This dial switch returns to its original position. Each  
turn of the switch alters the shutter speed.  
For more information, see [Setting the Electronic  
Shutter] (page 49).  
Description of  
filter  
Shooting  
CC/ND FILTER  
control  
conditions  
Sunrise, sunset  
Studio  
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4. AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch  
AWB: White balance is automatically adjusted.  
When the WHITE BAL switch on the side is  
positioned at [A] or [B], the adjusted value is  
stored in the memory.  
Clear outdoor  
environments  
5600K + 1/8  
5600K  
Cloudy/rainy outdoor  
environments  
Clear, bright scenes  
such as snowscape,  
beaches, etc.  
Note that when the switch is positioned at  
PRST this function does not work.  
ABB: Back balance is automatically adjusted.  
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2. USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2 buttons  
These buttons can be assigned user-selected  
functions, using a menu option. Each button, when  
pressed, performs the assigned function.  
Note  
To stop automatic adjustment of the white or black  
balance in progress, set the switch to either ([AWB] or  
[ABB]).  
For more information, see [Assigning Functions to  
USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons] (page 51).  
If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect  
before automatic adjustment will be used.  
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5. Gain selector switch  
8. MODE CHECK button  
Use this switch to select video amplifier gain,  
according to lighting conditions under which you are  
shooting.  
Each press of this button changes the screen type in  
the viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED,  
FUNCTION, AUDIO.  
The values for L, M, and H can be preset using menu  
options.  
This does not affect the signal output from the camera.  
These are factory-set to 0 dB for L, 6 dB for M, and 12  
dB for H.  
9. MARKER SELECT button  
This button selects the marker information indicated  
on the viewfinder screen. It switches between two  
using a menu option. Pressing this button once  
switches the indicated marker information from A  
(Marker A) to B (Marker B), and pressing again  
switches B to OFF (no marker). When the power is  
turned on, the last selected indication before power-  
down appears.  
6. 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.  
It is also possible to assign the DRS (Dynamic Range  
Stretcher) function instead of the AUTO KNEE  
function.  
For more information, see [Marker Check Screen  
Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)] (page  
CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:  
Video being recorded through the camera is sent in  
manual knee mode.  
BARS:  
Color bar signal is output. The auto knee circuit does  
not work.  
You can select between four types of color bar signal.  
For more information, see [SW MODE] (page 175).  
10.SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons  
These buttons are enabled when the 3. shutter switch  
is positioned at [ON] and synchro scan is selected.  
They are used to adjust the speed of the synchro  
scan.  
The – button decreases shutter speed; the + button  
increases shutter speed.  
If you shoot a PC monitor, for example, you should  
adjust shutter speed so that the horizontal bars in the  
viewfinder will produce less noise.  
Auto Knee function  
Usually, when you adjust levels to shoot people or scenery  
against a strongly lit background, the background will be totally  
whited-out, with buildings and other objects blurred. In this case,  
the auto knee function reproduces the background clearly. This  
function is effective when:  
The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear  
sky.  
The subject is a person inside a car or building, and you also  
want to capture the background visible through a window.  
The subject is a high-contrast scene.  
11.REC START/STOP button  
Pressing this button starts recording, pressing again  
stops recording.  
This button has the same function as the 24. REC  
button on the handle and the VTR button at the lens.  
7. WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector)  
switch  
12.SHOT MARK/Menu cancel button  
Pressing this button while recording adds a shot mark  
to the thumbnail of that clip. This button also adds a  
shot mark to any thumbnail selected on the LCD  
monitor.  
Used to select the white balance adjustment method.  
PRST: Use this when you have no time to adjust the  
white balance.  
For more information on shot marks, see [Shot Mark  
Function] (page 41).  
This button cancels the revised set value when the  
menu is displayed.  
The value for the white balance is factory-set  
to 3200 K.  
using a menu option. For more information,  
see [Setting Color Temperature Manually]  
(page 47).  
13.Text memo button  
Records a text memo if pressed during recording or  
playback or when playback is paused.  
A or B: Pressing the 4. AUTO W/B BAL Switch  
toward [AWB] automatically adjusts the white  
balance, saving the adjusted value in  
Memory A or B. For more information, see  
[Adjusting the White Balance] (page 45).  
Through a menu option, the auto-tracking white  
balance (ATW) can be assigned to B.  
For more information, see [Adjusting the White  
Balance] (page 45).  
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14.SAVE ON/OFF switch  
18.MON OUT (monitor output) connector  
Used to output down-converted (analog composite)  
signals for the monitor. The video signals linked to the  
setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from  
here. Through an internal menu option, the characters  
can be superimposed independently of the VIDEO  
OUT connector. For more information, see [Settings of  
signals output from MON OUT connector] (page 82).  
Used to select the power supply method for each  
output section.  
ON: The output selected through the menu option  
SAVE SW is power-saved. This option can be  
found on the OPTION MODE screen on the  
SYSTEM SETTING page.  
OFF: Power saving is canceled.  
19.OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch  
Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO  
OUT and MON OUT connectors.  
Note  
The ON/OFF switch does not function during record-  
ing. The ON/OFF status changes after recording is  
completed.  
MEM: Video from the camera is output during  
recording or when recording is paused or  
playback signals are output from the P2 card  
OFF: Video is not output, and the camera-recorder  
operates in power-saving mode.  
15.VIDEO OUT (output signal selector) switch  
Changes the mode of the signals output through the  
VIDEO OUT connector.  
HD SDI : HD SDI signals are output. When the  
camera-recorder is in SD mode, SD SDI  
signals are output.  
SD SDI : SD SDI signals are output. (Signals are  
down-converted in HD mode.)  
Note that the audio output is synchronised with the  
video.  
For types of video outputs, see [Settings of signals  
output from VIDEO OUT connector] (page 81) or  
[Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector]  
(page 82).  
VBSComposite video signals are output. (Signals  
are down-converted in HD mode.)  
16.VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch  
Notes  
This switch controls the superimposition of characters  
onto the video output from the VIDEO OUT connector.  
z During recording, this switch does not switch output  
signals before stopping the recording operation.  
z When CAM is not selected through the REC  
SIGNAL menu option, the output signals are the  
same as for MEM even if the switch is set to CAM.  
The menu option REC SIGNAL is found in the  
SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING  
page.  
ON: Characters are superimposed.  
OFF: Characters are not superimposed.  
For types of characters, see [Settings of signals output  
from VIDEO OUT connector] (page 81).  
17.VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector  
This connector outputs video signals. The video  
signals linked to the settings of 15. VIDEO OUT  
switch, 16. VIDEO OUT CHARACTOR switch and  
19.OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.  
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20.REW (rewind) button and lamp  
During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse  
playback with the lamp blinking.  
30.GENLOCK IN connector  
Used to input an HD Y signal when GENLOCKing the  
camera or externally locking the time code.  
Alternatively, a composite signal can be input as the  
reference signal. Note that the subcarriers for the  
down-converter (composite signal) output from the  
camera-recorder cannot be externally locked.  
During playback, it performs an approximately 4a fast-  
reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps  
blinking.  
If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the  
start of the clip being played back is located in pause  
mode.  
Notes  
z When HD Y signal is input and RET is selected, you  
can check return video on the viewfinder screen.  
The menu option RET SW can be found in the SW  
MODE screen on the CAM OPERATION page.  
z When the mode is set to SD, you can record original  
signals by specifying VIDEO for the menu option  
REC SIGNAL.  
21.STOP button  
This button stops playback.  
22.FF (fast forward) button and lamp  
During pause, this button is used to perform fast  
playback with the lamp blinking.  
During playback, it performs an approximately 4a fast  
playback with the PLAY and FF lamps blinking.  
If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the  
start of the next clip is located in pause mode.  
31.HD/SD SDI IN input connector  
If installed, the optionally available HD/SD SDI input  
board (AJ-YA350AG) acts as an input connector for  
HD/SD SDI signals. You can record signals from this  
input connector by specifying SDI for the menu option  
REC SIGNAL. For details, refer to [Connection using  
the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350AG attached)]  
(page 137).  
23.PLAY/PAUSE button  
This button is used to view playback using the  
viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The lamp  
comes on when playback starts.  
In playback mode, this button pauses (PLAY/PAUSE)  
playback with the lamp blinking.  
24.REC button  
Pressing this button starts recording, and pressing  
again stops recording.  
This button has the same function as 11. the REC  
START/STOP button and the VTR button at the lens.  
It may be disabled with 25. the recording protection  
button.  
25.REC protection button  
This button disables 24. the REC button on the handle.  
ON: The REC button is enabled.  
OFF: The REC button is disabled.  
26.P2 CARD ACCESS LED  
This LED indicates the recording and playback status  
of each card.  
27.Slide lock button  
Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards.  
While depressing this button, slide the door to the left.  
28.USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE)  
29.USB 2.0 connector (HOST)  
When the menu option PC MODE is set to “ON”, data  
can be transferred via USB 2.0. During such data  
transfer, recording, playback or operations of clips is  
permitted.  
The menu option PC MODE is found in the SYSTEM  
MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page. For  
more information, see [Connection with external  
devices using the USB 2.0 port] (page 131).  
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32.DVCPRO/DV connector  
35.SD memory card insertion slot  
An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted  
here. SD memory cards are used for recording and  
accessing the menu settings of cameras and the lens  
files, uploading metadata, and proxy recording  
(optional).  
This is an in/output connector for video, voice, and  
data that comply with the IEEE1394 standard.  
Notes  
z Power is not supplied from the unit.  
z Be absolutely sure to bear the following points in  
mind when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (DV  
cable).  
<Cautions in using SD memory cards>  
Use the unit by inserting an SD memory card that is  
compliant with the SD standard or the SDHC standard.  
MultiMediaCards cannot be used. (Bear in mind that  
taking pictures may no longer be possible if you do use  
them.)  
If you intend to use miniSD cards in camera-recorder,  
always install the adapter specially designed for  
miniSD cards. (The unit will not work properly if only  
the miniSD card adapter is installed. Make sure that  
the card has been installed in the adapter before using  
it.)  
Use of Panasonic’s SD memory cards and miniSD  
cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards using  
camera-recorder.  
To format SD memory cards using a personal  
computer, download the dedicated software from the  
support site.  
ŠEnsure that the connections with other devices are  
made on a 1:1 basis.  
ŠWhen a DV cable has been connected to the DV  
connector, do not apply any strong external force  
as this may damage the connector.  
ŠWhen error code 1394 E-92 (1394 INITIAL  
ERROR) appears, disconnect the connecting  
cables and re-connect them or turn off the  
camera-recorder’s power and turn it back on.  
ŠEnsure that the unit and all of the connected  
devices are each grounded (or connected to a  
common ground) before use.  
If it is not possible to ground the unit and devices,  
turn off the power of the unit and of all the  
connected devices before connecting or  
disconnecting the IEEE1394 cable.  
Any SD memory card with the following capacities (8  
MB to 2 GB) and any 4 GB SDHC memory card can  
be used with the unit.  
ŠWhen the unit is to be connected to a device  
equipped with a 4-pin type of connector, connect  
the unit’s connector (6-pin type) first.  
ŠWhen connecting the unit  
with a PC equipped with  
a 6-pin type ofconnector,  
8 MB  
128 MB  
2 GB  
16 MB  
256 MB  
4 GB (SDHC)  
32 MB  
512 MB  
64 MB  
1 GB  
connect the 1394 cable  
as dictated by the shapes  
of the 1394 connectors.  
To record proxy (optional), use an SD memory card with  
a capacity of 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB labeled  
“High Speed” or use a 4 GB SDHC memory card.  
For the latest information not available in the operating  
Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following  
Web sites.  
6-pin type  
4-pin type  
Bear  
in  
mind  
that  
inserting a plug the wrong way round may damage  
the unit.  
Š When the unit is used in AVC-Intra format, image/  
voice signals cannot be output/input through the  
DVCPRO/DV connector.  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
z The SDHC card conforms to a new standard for memory  
cards with a large capacity of more than 2 GB which was  
established by the SD Association in 2006.  
z The SD card logo is a registered trademark.  
z MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Infineon  
Technologies AG.  
33.REMOTE (remote control) connector  
The remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional  
accessory) is connected here.  
34.OPTION SLOT  
Attach the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G,  
optional). For information about the installation and  
proxy recording, see the AJ-YAX800G instruction  
manual.  
36.BUSY (operation mode display) lamp  
This lamp indicates the active status of the SD  
memory card.  
It stays illuminated when the card is active.  
Note  
While the lamp is on, do not insert or remove the card.  
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Menu Operation Section  
1. MENU button  
Used to turn on/off the menu.  
2. 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 [Menu  
Configuration] (page 151).  
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3. SD memory card insertion slot  
An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted  
here. It is used when writing or saving menu data or  
lens files on an SD memory card.  
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4. BUSY (operation mode display) lamp  
This lamp indicates the active status of the SD  
memory card.  
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It stays illuminated when the card is active.  
Note  
While the lamp is on, do not insert or remove the card.  
5. Shot Mark/Cancel Menu button  
Undoes any changes to the menu option settings if  
pressed during the changes  
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Time Code Section  
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6. DISPLAY (counter display selector) switch  
Indications of the time code, CTL and user bits on the  
counter of the display window depend on the positions  
of this switch and the 7.TCG switch.  
1. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)  
This connector is used to input a reference signal  
before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the  
time code is externally locked.  
Pressing the 4.HOLD button also displays Date/Time/  
Time Zone.  
2. TC IN connector (BNC)  
This connector is used to input a reference time code  
when you externally lock the time code.  
UB:  
TC:  
User bits, TIME, DATE or Time zone indicated.  
Time code indicated.  
CTL: CTL indicated.  
3. TC OUT connector (BNC)  
When you inter-lock the time code of camera-recorder  
with that of an external device this must be connected  
with the time code input (TC IN) connector of the  
external device.  
7. TCG (time code selector) switch  
This switch is used to specify the stepping mode for  
the built-in time code generator.  
F-RUN: Select this position to continuously advance  
the time code independently of the P2 card  
recording status.  
Note  
The time code must be input in the same format as the  
system mode of the camera-recorder.  
Use this mode to synchronise the time code  
with the time of day, or to externally lock the  
time code.  
Select this position to set the time code and/  
or user bits.  
4. HOLD button  
SET:  
Pressing this button freezes the time data indication  
on the counter. Note that time code generation  
continues. Pressing the button again reactivates the  
counter.  
R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time code  
only during recording.  
This function is used to ascertain the time code or CTL  
count of a particular recorded scene.  
the sequence of time codes is unbroken.  
5. RESET button  
8. CURSOR and SET buttons  
This button resets the time data (CTL) on the counter  
to “00:00:00:00”.  
Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits.  
The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons,  
and the center rectangular one is the SET button.  
For guidance in setting the time code and user bits,  
see [Setting Time Data] (page 55).  
If this button is pressed when with the 7.TCG switch  
positioned at [SET], time code and user bits data are  
reset to 0, and real-time data is reset to the initial  
value.  
Parts and their FunctionsTime Code Section  
23  
 
Warning and Status Display Functions  
7. Display window  
This window displays warnings, battery-remaining  
level, sound volume, time data, and other information.  
1
2
Note  
6
When the battery is installed, the camera-recorder  
indicates the data even if the power is turned off. To  
turn off the data indications to keep the battery from  
being discharged, specify OFF for the menu option P.  
OFF LCD DISPLAY found in the TC/UB screen on the  
MAIN OPERATION page.  
7
3
4
5
8. Rear tally lamp  
When the 2.BACK TALLY switch is set on [ON], the  
rear tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back  
tally lamp.  
8
1. 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.  
2. BACK TALLY switch  
This switch controls the action of the 1.back and 8.rear  
tally lamps.  
ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled.  
OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled.  
3. WARNING lamp  
This lamp starts blinking or lights up if something  
unusual occurs in the memory.  
4. USB lamp  
Stays on when the camera-recorder is in USB mode.  
5. Access lamp  
Blinks when the camera-recorder is in recording or  
playback mode or when a P2 card is being accessed,  
or stays on when a recordable P2 card is inserted.  
6. LIGHT button  
Use this button to control illumination of the display  
window.  
Alternately pressing this button toggles illumination of  
the 7.display window on or off.  
Parts and their FunctionsWarning and Status Display Functions  
24  
 
Display Window Functions  
Mode indication  
P2 card/battery-remaining level indications  
W:  
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  
The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card,  
using a seven-segment display.  
HD:  
DV:  
Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder is in HD  
mode (1080i, 720P).  
Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format  
is DV.  
Each segment can represent either three or five minutes of  
remaining free space, depending on the value set through the  
menu option CARD REMAIN/. According to the set value, the  
segments disappear one-by-one. The menu option CARD  
REMAIN /can be found in the <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen  
on the MAIN OPERATION page.  
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 the PRE REC MODE is set to  
ON, and blinks when recording is continued after the  
recording tally lamp has gone out.  
OVER  
OVER  
SLAVE HOLD W HDV GPS  
NDF  
0
CTL VTCG TIMEDATE P-iREC  
iREC: Remains illuminated during INTERVAL REC mode  
recording, and blinks during a pause.  
10  
i:  
Blinks when INTERVAL REC mode is selected.  
18  
h
Y
minM  
s
D
frm  
OVER  
OVER  
E
E
F
F
NDF  
SLAVE HOLD W HDVGPS  
MEDIA  
BATT  
30  
0
40  
CTL VTCG TIMEDATE P-iREC  
OO  
-dB  
10  
LOOP  
OP-SLOT  
13  
24  
18  
h
Y
minM  
s
D
frm  
Battery-remaining level indication bar  
For a battery with a digital indicator (percentage indication), if the  
remaining level of the battery is higher than 70%, all seven  
segments up to the “F” position are lit.  
When the remaining level falls below 70%, the segments go out  
one-by-one for each drop of 10%. All seven segments can be set  
to light up when the battery-remaining balance is 100%. To do so  
select “100%” for the menu option BATT REMAIN FULL in the  
<BATTERY/P2CARD> screen of the MAIN OPERATION page.  
E
E
F
F
MEDIA  
BATT  
30  
40  
OO  
-dB  
LOOP  
OP-SLOT  
13  
24  
Time code indication  
NDF: Stays illuminated when the time code is in non-drop  
frame mode.  
DF:  
Stays illuminated when the time code is in drop frame  
mode.  
Audio channel level meter  
When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 switch is set to  
numbers, together with their audio levels. When the switch is  
set to [CH3/4], the meter indicates 3 and 4 as the audio  
channel numbers, together with their audio levels.  
SLAVE: Stays illuminated when the time code is externally  
locked.  
HOLD: Stays illuminated when the time code generator/reader  
value is frozen.  
CTL: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is  
positioned at [CTL] to display the CTL count.  
TCG: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is  
positioned at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB)  
generator value.  
Memory action status indication  
Error Code Indication (for more information, see  
[Warning System] (page 145))  
TC:  
Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned at  
[TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB) reader value.  
VTCG: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is  
positioned at [UB] to display the VIUB generator value.  
VTC: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is  
positioned at [UB] to display the VIUB reader value.  
TIME: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned at  
[UB] to display the real-time hour, minute and second.  
DATE: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is  
positioned at [UB] to display the real-time date.  
No Indication:  
OVER  
OVER  
SLAVE HOLD W HDV GPS  
NDF  
0
CTL VTCG TIMEDATE P-iREC  
10  
18  
h
Y
minM  
E
E
F
F
MEDIA  
BATT  
30  
The CTL, VTCG, TIME, and DATE stay off when the DISPLAY  
switch is positioned at [UB] to display real time, time zone,  
hour and minute.  
40  
OO  
-dB  
LOOP  
OP-SLOT  
13  
24  
Time count indication:  
The time code, CTL, user bits and real time are shown.  
Information indication  
LOOP: Stays illuminated in LOOP REC mode. For information  
about the LOOP REC mode, see [Loop Recording  
(page 36).  
Note  
]
When the DISPLAY switch is positioned at UB, each press of the  
HOLD button changes the indication through VTCG (VTC)  
>
DATE  
OP-SLOT: Remains illuminated when a video encoder card is  
>
TIME No Indication (Time Zone) TCG (TC), in that order.  
>
>
operated in the optional slot.  
Parts and their FunctionsDisplay Window Functions  
25  
 
Positions of time code-related switches and  
information provided  
Position of  
DISPLAY switch  
Position of TCG  
switch  
Information Item  
SET  
Time code  
CTL  
CTL  
F-RUN or R-RUN  
TC  
UB  
Time code  
F-RUN/SET/  
R-RUN  
User bits or real-  
time, time zone  
LCD Monitor  
5. 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. For more information, see  
[Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] (page 109).  
1
6. EXIT button  
Used to return the display to the previous state when  
the thumbnail menu or the property screen is dis-  
played.  
2
3
5
6
4
1. LCD monitor  
The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder.  
Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a  
thumbnail format.  
In thumbnail display mode, clips can be edited or  
deleted, or P2 cards can be formatted using the  
4.THUMBNAIL MENU button and 5.CURSOR and  
SET buttons.  
2. OPEN button  
Used to open the LCD monitor.  
3. THUMBNAIL button  
This button switches the content on the 1.LCD monitor  
from the video in the viewfinder to clip thumbnails.  
Another press switches them back to the video from  
the viewfinder.  
Note that this switchover is not performed during a  
recording or playback.  
4. THUMBNAIL MENU button  
In thumbnail display mode, this button allows you to  
manipulate the thumbnail menu (e.g., to delete clips).  
Parts and their FunctionsLCD Monitor  
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Viewfinder  
You can use any of the following viewfinders (extra-cost options) on AJ-HPX2000:  
HD Viewfinders: AJ-HVF21G (selectable between 59.94 and 50 Hz)  
SD Viewfinders: AJ-VF20WBP (59.94 Hz), AJ-VF15BP (59.94 Hz), AJ-VF20WBE (50 Hz), and AJ-VF15BE (50 Hz)  
Use the VF TYPE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page to adjust the appropriate  
settings for the viewfinder that will be used. We recommend using a HD viewfinder when the camera-recorder is used in  
HD mode or an SD viewfinder when it is used in SD mode. Depending on the mode, some types of video are unavailable  
as shown below (z: the finder shows nothing on a black screen).  
Video seen through  
Mode  
HD viewfinder  
SD viewfinder  
viewfinder  
Video from camera  
Playback  
±
±
±
±
z
z
z
±*1  
±*1*2  
z
HD  
Return video (HD-Y)  
1394/HD-SDI input (HD)  
Playback  
±*1  
±
SD  
Return video (VBS)  
1394/HD-SDI input (SD)  
±
±
Each viewfinder shows return signals and 1394 and SDI input signals in the recording formats assigned to the camera-  
recorder.  
*1Down-converted signals  
*2When the OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch (page 19) of the camera-recorder is set to CAM, a black screen is displayed.  
Parts and their FunctionsViewfinder  
27  
   
13 14 11 7  
9. Eyepiece  
9
10  
12  
Note  
Do not leave the eyepiece aimed at the sun. Doing so  
may damage the internal components.  
1
10.Diopter adjustment ring  
Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter,  
in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder  
image.  
8
4
5
2
3
6
The adjustable range of the viewfinder view angle is  
shown in the following table.  
1. Viewfinder (optional accessory)  
During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays  
the video image in monochrome. It also displays  
warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety  
zone and center markers), etc.  
Product Number  
AJ-HVF21G  
Adjustable range  
–0.9 D to –4.4 D  
AJ-VF20WBP  
AJ-VF20WBE  
AJ-VF15BP  
AJ-VF15BE  
+1.1 D to –3.4 D  
2. ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch  
This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the  
viewfinder.  
For an eyepiece for presbyopia, consult the dealer.  
11.Connecting plug  
ON: Zebra pattern displayed.  
OFF: No zebra pattern displayed.  
12.Locking ring  
3. TALLY switch  
13.Microphone holder  
Used to control the 7.front tally lamp.  
HIGH: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated.  
OFF: Front tally lamp stays off.  
LOW: Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.  
14.Viewfinder stopper  
Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.  
4. PEAKING control  
16  
15  
Used to adjust the outlines of the video image in the  
viewfinder for easier focusing. This does not affect the  
signal output from the camera.  
5. CONTRAST control  
Used to adjust the contrast of the video image in the  
viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from  
the camera.  
6. BRIGHT control  
Used to adjust the brightness of the video image in the  
viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from  
the camera.  
15.Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring  
Used to adjust the side-to-side position of the  
viewfinder.  
7. Front tally lamp  
This lamp is activated when the 3.TALLY switch is  
positioned at [HIGH] or [LOW], and stays on during  
recording. It also blinks in synchronisation with the  
REC lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts.  
Use the TALLY switch to change the intensity of the  
lamp to ([HIGH] or [LOW]).  
16.Viewfinder front-back position anchoring  
lever  
Used to adjust the fore-and-aft position of the  
viewfinder.  
8. Back tally lamp  
Note  
This lamp stays illuminated during shooting. It also  
blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the  
viewfinder, and provides alerts.  
For more information, see the instruction manual for  
the viewfinder.  
When the lever is positioned at [OFF], the back tally  
lamp is hidden.  
Parts and their FunctionsViewfinder  
28  
Recording and Playback  
P2 Cards  
Inserting P2 Cards  
3
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. On how the time data is  
set, see [Setting Time Data] (page 55).  
EJECT button  
1
Turn on the POWER switch.  
The card must be  
inserted with the  
logo right way  
up.  
4
Tilt up the popped-up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2  
card.  
POWER: ON  
P2 CARD  
ACCESS  
LED  
2
While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the  
slide-out door to the left.  
The door opens.  
Slide lock  
button  
5
6
Insert a P2 card into camera-recorder. The P2 CARD  
ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the  
status of the P2 card.  
For how the P2 card status is indicated, see [P2  
CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards] (page  
30).  
Slide-out door  
Close the slide-out door.  
Note  
Do not leave the slide-out door open when moving  
camera-recorder.  
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<For Your Information>  
Removing P2 Cards  
The P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs may be set to stay off using  
the menu option ACCESS LED. This option can be found  
on the <OPTION MODE> screen, which is accessible from  
the SYSTEM SETTING page.  
1
While pressing down the slide lock button, move the  
slide-out door to the left.  
The door opens.  
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content  
2
3
Tilt down the EJECT button.  
To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally  
erased, position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at  
[Protect].  
Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2  
card so that you can remove it.  
Note  
Write-protect switchover can be performed while the card  
is being accessed (during recording or playback), but does  
not take effect until access to the card ceases.  
Tilt down the EJECT  
button.  
Depress the tilted-down  
EJECT button to release  
the P2 card.  
Protect  
Notes  
Write-protect switch  
z After insertion, do not remove the P2 card while it is  
being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED  
flashes orange), or the P2 card may fail. If your unit 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-REC  
indication has stopped blinking and the V mark or VOICE  
REC indication on the viewfinder screen has turned off)  
after stopping recording or playback.  
z If a P2 card being accessed is removed, the viewfinder  
displays “TURN POWER OFF” and camera-recorder  
gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED.  
In addition, all P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs blink rapidly in  
green. If this is the case, turn the power off. For more  
information on warning indications, see [Warning  
System] (page 145).  
P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards  
P2 CARD  
ACCESS LED  
MODE CHECK  
indication*  
Status of P2 Card  
Stays on in  
green  
ACTIVE  
Writing and reading  
enabled  
orange  
ACTIVE  
Writing and reading  
enabled. The card is  
recordable (loop recording  
also enabled).  
Blinks in orange ACCESSING  
Writing or reading being  
performed.  
Blinks rapidly in INFO READING Recognaising the P2 card.  
orange  
Blinks slowly in FULL  
green  
The P2 card has no free  
space. Only reading is  
enabled.  
z If a P2 card is removed while being accessed, clips on it  
may become irregular. Check the clips and restore them  
if required. For more information about how to restore  
clips, see [Restoring Clips] (page 117).  
PROTECTED  
The write-protect switch on  
the P2 card is positioned at  
[PROTECT]. Only reading  
is enabled.  
Stays off  
NOT  
SUPPORTED  
by your unit. Replace the  
card.  
z
If a P2 card being formatted is removed, it may be not be  
formatted properly. In this case, the viewfinder displays  
“TURN POWER OFF”. If this message appears, turn off the  
power, then restart camera-recorder to reformat the card.  
FORMAT ERROR The P2 card is not properly  
formatted. Reformat the  
card.  
z If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being  
played back, the inserted P2 card is not recognised and  
the P2 CARD ACCESS LED for that card does not come  
on. Card recognition starts when the playback ends.  
z Even if a P2 card is inserted in a vacant slot while  
recording, the media may not be recognized during the  
following times:  
NO CARD  
No P2 card is inserted.  
* The mode check indication is shown in the viewfinder. For more  
information, see [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout] (page 70).  
The access LED located on the display window blinks  
when reading or writing data from or to any of the P2 cards  
inserted in Slots 1 - 5 or stays illuminated when any of the  
cards are recordable. It stays off when none of the P2  
cards are recordable.  
Š Immediately after pre-recording  
Š Immediately before or after switching from the first  
P2 card for recording to the second one, when data  
are recorded on multiple cards spanning from one to  
the other (hot-swap recording)  
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How to handle data recorded on P2 cards  
The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card that is used as the recording medium in the professional video production  
and broadcasting devices that make up the DVCPRO P2 Series.  
z Since data recorded in the DVCPRO P2 format or AVC-  
Intra (option) are in a file format, they have excellent  
compatibility with PCs. The file structure is a unique  
format, which in addition to video and audio data in MXF  
files contains various other important information items.  
The folder structure links the data as shown on the right.  
Device:\  
CONTENTS  
AUDIO  
CLIP  
ICON  
PROXY  
VIDEO  
VOICE  
All these folders are required.  
* This is the file in which the  
information on the final clip  
that was recorded with the P2  
device is written.  
LASTCLIP.TXT*  
Changing or deleting just one information component  
could make it impossible to recognize the data as P2  
data or use the card in a P2 device  
z When transferring data from a P2 card to a PC, or when rewriting data saved on a PC to a P2 card, to prevent data loss  
be sure to use the special P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website.  
(Compatible with the Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.)  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
z When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the  
instructions below. However, be sure to use the P2 Viewer when returning data to a P2 card.  
Š Transfer the corresponding CONTENTS folder and LASTCLIP.TXT file together as a set.  
Do not transfer individual files from the CONTENTS folder.  
When copying, copy the LASTCLIP.TXT file at the same time as the CONTENTS folder.  
Š When transferring multiple P2 cards to a PC, create a folder for each P2 card to prevent clips with the same name from  
being overwritten.  
Š Do not delete data from the P2 card.  
Š Before using a P2 card, be sure to format it with a P2 device.  
z Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.  
z Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the USA and other countries.  
Recording and PlaybackHow to handle data recorded on P2 cards  
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This section describes the basic procedure for shooting  
and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect  
your system to ensure that it works properly.  
Note that the recording order is retained even if the power  
is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last  
card written before powering-down will be the target card.  
* For directions on inspecting your memory card camera-recorder, see  
[Inspections Before Shooting] (page 138).  
Note  
When “SLOT1” is selected for the menu option P.ON REC  
SLOT SEL, recording starts from the P2 card inserted in  
the smallest slot number, after the power is turned on.  
This option is found in the REC FUNCTION screen on the  
SYSTEM SETTING page.  
Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion  
1
2
Insert a charged battery pack.  
Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more  
than four segments of the battery-remaining amount  
indication bar are illuminated.  
z If the number of illuminated segments is fewer than  
five, first check the battery placement. If placement  
is not the problem, replace the battery with a fully  
charged one.  
Switch Setting  
When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the  
switches as detailed below, before starting to use your unit.  
Setting the switches before shooting and recording  
USER MAIN:  
This switch is factory-set to  
perform slot selection.  
AUDIO SELECT  
CH 1/CH 2:  
AUTO  
3
Insert a P2 card and ensure that the P2 CARD  
ACCESS LED stays on in orange or green. Then,  
close the slide-out door.  
When more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card,  
the card in the slot with the lowest number is used  
first. However, regardless of slot number, a P2 card  
inserted later will not be accessed until the other  
cards have been used.  
TCG:  
F-RUN or  
R-RUN  
Example:  
If all five slots contain P2 cards, the cards are used in  
order of slot numbers 1>2>3>4>5. However, if  
the P2 card in Slot 1 is removed and then re-inserted,  
the cards will be used in the following order:  
2>3>4>5>1.  
OUTPUT:  
CAM/AUTO KNEE ON  
GAIN:  
Normally, this should be set to 0 dB.  
If conditions are too dark, an  
appropriate gain level should be set.  
Iris: Auto  
Notes  
z The USER MAIN button is factory-set to perform the slot  
selection function, which selects the target card from  
among several P2 cards.  
2
When a new target P2 card is selected, the appropriate  
slot number appears on the P2 card remaining amount  
indicator in the viewfinder.  
For more information about the indications in the  
viewfinder, see [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout]  
(page 70).  
2
1
z SLOT SEL function is enabled during recording. Until the  
P2 card on which images are recorded has been switched  
completely, [SLOT SEL] blinks on the viewfinder. If the  
[SLOT SEL] operation cannot be executed for any reason,  
for instance immediately after starting recording or  
switching the P2 card on which images are recorded,  
[SLOT SEL INVALID] is displayed.  
3
5
4
3
2
1
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Shooting  
White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion  
White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Comple-  
tion  
For shooting, follow the steps below.  
1
Select a filter according to light conditions.  
2A When the white balance is saved:  
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].  
2B  
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].  
This adjusts the white balance against the filter  
according to the position of the FILTER control.  
3
1
4 5, 6 2C 2A, B, C  
2C  
If the white balance is adjusted on the spot:  
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot  
a white test subject so that it appears at the center of  
the screen. Then, follow the steps below to adjust the  
white balance.  
2. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [ABB] to  
adjust the black balance.  
3. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to  
adjust the white balance again.  
For directions on making adjustments, see [Adjusting  
the White Balance] (page 45) and [Adjusting the Black  
Balance] (page 48).  
3
4
Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus,  
and zoom.  
To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed  
and operation mode.  
For more information, see [Setting the Electronic  
Shutter] (page 49).  
5
6
Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC  
button on the handle or VTR button at the lens to start  
recording.  
During recording, the REC lamp in the viewfinder  
stays illuminated.  
To stop recording, press either the REC START/STOP  
button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at  
the lens.  
The REC lamp in the viewfinder goes out.  
Operation Buttons  
During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/  
PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.  
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Normal Recording  
REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video and sound on the  
P2 card. A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated through a shooting action, together with such added  
information as 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  
Native recoding  
unchanged and the normal recording method pulling the  
frame rate down to 59.94 or 50 frames.  
This recording method extracts and records effective frames  
at the frame rates of the AVC-Intra recording (optional) in  
1080i, and DVCPRO HD and AVC-Intra recording (optional)  
in 720P.  
Normal recording (Pull-down recording)  
For 720P, it is possible to record images where the length is  
2 to 2.5 times longer than the pull-down recording.  
Even in Native recording, the rate for outputting camera  
images and playback images is 59.54 or 50 frames that are  
pulled down.  
Images at 24P (23.98P: referred to as 24P) are pulled down  
in 2:3 mode. Images at 30P (29.97P: referred to as 30P) are  
pulled down in 2:2 mode and recorded as 59.94i or 59.94P  
(referred to as 60i and 60P). Images at 25P are recorded as  
50i or 50P with 2:2 pulled down. 1080i and 480i support  
24PA (2:3:3:2 Advanced Pull down) as well.  
Example of 1080-24PN (Native)  
AVC-Intra (optional) does not support pull-down recording.  
Camera  
recording  
A
B
C
D
Example of 24P Over 60i  
2:3 pull down  
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De  
Camera  
recording  
A
B
C
D
Recording  
A
B
C
D
2:3 pull down  
= recording  
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De  
Example of 720-24PN (Native)  
Camera  
Example of 720P 24P Over 60P  
Camera  
A
B
C
D
recording  
2:3 pull down  
A
B
B
C
D
D
A
B
C
D
recording  
Effective frame  
Recording  
2:3 pull down  
= recording  
A
B
C
D
A
B
B
C
D
D
Effective frames  
Recording and PlaybackNormal Recording  
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Notes  
z The recording will start from the top frame of a five-frame  
cycle for 24P/24PA recording, a four-frame cycle for 24P  
native recording or a two-frame cycle for 30P and 25P of  
720P, respectively. Therefore, the time code may be  
discontinued when recording clips continuously in  
different modes during the recording cycle.  
z 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 camera-recorder. In this case,  
recording cannot be stopped until the P2 card is  
recognised. If the inserted card is not recognized as a  
recordable P2 card, the record in internal memory is  
instantly discarded, and the message “CANNOT REC”  
message is displayed on the viewfinder. Press the  
MODE CHECK button to check P2 card status  
(displayed in viewfinder).  
REC START/STOP button  
Mode check button  
PRE-RECORDING function  
The internal memory of your unit is capable of storing  
Notes  
several seconds of video and sound data coming from the  
camera. This capability can be used to record video and  
sound several seconds before either the REC START/  
STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at  
the lens is pressed to start recording. To use this function,  
the menu option PRE REC MODE must be set to “ON”.  
The storage duration of the internal memory can be set  
from the menu option PRE REC TIME. PRE REC MODE  
and PRE REC TIME menu options can be found in the  
REC FUNCTION screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.  
The function of the menu option PRE REC MODE may be  
assigned to a desired user button by using any one of the  
menu options USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW, or USER2 SW.  
These options can be found in the USER SW screen,  
which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.  
These are the options for PRE REC TIME.  
menu option is set to OFF  
After recording is stopped, the “P-REC” indication  
remains displayed until all video and sound are recorded  
on the P2 card, even if the PRE REC MODE menu  
option is set to OFF. For details of the [P-REC] display,  
refer to [30.INTERVAL REC/PRE RECORDING  
indication/ SD memory card remaining free space (page  
75)] in [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout].  
z Immediately after the power is turned on, the menu  
option PRE REC TIME is selected and/or the storage  
duration is changed, the content in internal memory will  
be undefined. In these situations, the video or sound will  
not be recorded for the duration specified, even if either  
the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the  
handle or VTR button at the lens is pressed to start  
recording.  
z A P2 card that has been just inserted takes some time to  
recognise. In this situation, video or sound may not be  
recorded for the duration specified, even if either the  
REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle, or  
VTR button at the lens is pressed to start a recording.  
z The internal memory does not store video or sound  
when a playback or recording review is being performed.  
For this reason, no video or sound can be recorded  
during such operation.  
1-15 SEC (for DVCPRO 25M or DV)  
1-8 SEC (for DVCPRO HD or 50M):  
Specify the duration for which data may be recorded  
before either the REC START/STOP button, REC button  
on the handle or VTR button at the lens is pressed.  
REC/PAUSE  
(Recording pauses)  
REC start  
(Recording starts)  
Real-time video  
Real-time sound  
A
B
C
z When recording starts, the time code indication (TCG)  
may be shown as “HOLD” until the P2 card has been  
recognised.  
Specified PRE-  
REC duration  
z During recording of IEEE1394 input or INTERVAL REC  
operation, PRE RECORDING is not available.  
Previous clip  
Content on P2 card  
A
B
New clip  
Recording and PlaybackPRE-RECORDING function  
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Loop Recording  
When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this  
Notes  
function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order.  
Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this  
function continues recording while erasing existing data.  
To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE  
must be set to “ON” The option LOOP REC MODE can be  
found in the <REC FUNCTION> screen on the SYSTEM  
SETTING page.  
z When the loop recording capability is used, each P2  
card must have at least one minute of free space.  
z During loop recording, the P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs for  
all target P2 cards illuminate in orange. Note that if any  
of the target P2 card is removed, loop recording stops.  
z When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,  
the viewfinder and display window both show “LOOP”.  
However, when only one card is inserted, or when each  
card has less than one minute of free space, the loop  
recording capability does not work, even if the option  
LOOP REC MODE is set to ON. If this is the case, the  
indication “LOOP” flashes in the viewfinder and on the  
display window.  
Card1  
Card2  
Card3  
Before loop  
recording starts  
Content  
recorded  
No content  
Recording starts  
Recording  
B
B
C
C
A
Cycle 1  
z When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,  
the P2 card remaining free space indicates the minimum  
guaranteed recording time. The minimum guaranteed  
Recording  
Cycle 2  
D
recording time means the guaranteed time or length of  
recorded data when LOOP REC stops immediately after  
deleting old data.  
z During recording of IEEE1394 input or INTERVAL REC  
operation, LOOP REC is not available.  
Data are recorded by connecting the unrecorded sections on  
the P2 card (in the sequence of A to B to C). When the  
remaining recording capacity is less than 30 seconds, A is  
deleted, and data are record on C up to FULL (remaining  
memory capacity is 0), and then new data are recorded (D).  
Terminating the Loop Recording Mode  
You can terminate the loop recording mode by either:  
z Turning off the POWER switch of camera-recorder; or  
z Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”.  
Interval Recording  
It is possible to record in intervals of one frame as the  
shortest length by using the internal memory of the unit.  
To use this option, open the REC FUNCTION screen from  
the SYSTEM SETTING page, and set the interval recording  
mode, REC TIME, PAUSE TIME and TAKE TOTAL TIME for  
the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE. When the settings  
are finalized, TOTAL REC TIME needed on the P2 card is  
automatically calculated and displayed.  
Notes  
z When executing interval recording, data cannot be output  
with IEEE1394. When the 1394 CONTROL is set to  
[BOTH], it is also impossible to control external devices.  
z The shortest recording time, stand-by time, and the set  
value of the cut-off unit frame number*1 may vary with  
the recording method as follows.  
Unit frame  
Recording method  
The following are the options for INTERVAL REC MODE:  
OFF:  
number  
60i, 50i  
1080i  
No interval recording performed.  
ON:  
Interval recording performed.  
ONE SHOT:  
Performs “one-shot” recording for the duration  
specified under the REC TIME option by pressing  
either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on  
the handle, or VTR button at the lens.  
30P, 25P (Pull down)  
30PN, 25PN (Native)  
1 frame  
24P, 24PA (Pull down)  
24PN (Native)  
5 frames  
4 frames  
60P, 50P  
30P, 25P (Pull down)  
720P  
1 frame  
30PN, 25PN (Native)  
24P (Pull down)  
24PN (Native)  
2 frames  
5 frames  
4 frames  
60i, 50i  
30P, 25P (Pull down)  
SD MODE  
1 frame  
24P, 24PA (Pull down)  
5 frames  
*1 For instance, interval recording is at every 24 frames  
since frames are cut off every two frames even if the  
REC TIME is set to 1 second (= 25 frames) in the 25PN  
mode of 720P.  
Recording and PlaybackLoop Recording  
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Shooting procedures when INTERVAL REC is ON  
Shooting procedures for the ONE SHOT mode of  
INTERVAL REC  
After setting the INTERVAL REC mode, follow these steps:  
1
Following basic operations of shooting and recording  
according to “Basic Procedures”, lock the camera  
securely.  
1
2
Following basic operations of shooting and recording  
according to “Basic Procedures”, lock the camera  
securely.  
2
3
Check that “i” is blinking in the display, and that the  
interval recording mode is selected.  
Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC  
button on the handle, or VTR button at the lens.  
The AJ-HPX2000 automatically goes into ONE SHOT  
pause mode after the specified REC TIME.  
Press either REC START/STOP button, REC button on  
the handle, or VTR button at the lens.  
Interval recording starts. Recording automatically stops  
after the specified TAKE TOTAL TIME, and the entire  
recording is generated as one clip.  
“i” starts blinking in the display when the internal  
recording mode is selected. “iREC” illuminates after  
recording starts. “iREC” blinks during a pause.  
The display in the viewfinder is the same as that in the  
display window.  
The tally lamp illuminates during recording. If PAUSE  
TIME is set at 2 minutes or longer, the tally lamp  
illuminates at 5-second intervals to indicate that it is  
paused. The tally lamp also blinks 3 seconds before  
recording starts.  
3
4
Performs recording for the duration specified under  
the REC TIME option by pressing either the REC  
START/STOP button, REC button on the handle, or  
VTR button at the lens, and returns to ONE SHOT  
pause mode.  
Press the STOP button.  
The video and sound stored in memory are generated  
as one clip.  
iREC  
start  
iREC  
start  
STOP  
button  
Time Axis  
REC TIME  
(Recording  
time=t1)  
Time  
Axis  
iREC start  
t1  
t1  
2
t1  
t1  
t1  
N
Real-time video  
Sound  
Real-time video  
Sound  
1
3
N-1  
PAUSE TIME  
(Recording  
time=t2)  
A
B
t
t2  
t2  
t2  
t
TAKE TOTAL TIME  
(Time necessary for shooting)  
REC TIME  
(Recording  
time=t)  
Content on P2 card Previous clip  
A
B
Content on P2 card  
1
2
3
N-1  
N
One clip  
One clip  
TOTAL REC TIME  
(Recording time on P2 card)  
To check the previous recording during a pause  
Press the RET button at the lens to put the AJ-HPX2000 into  
REC REVIEW mode. ONE SHOT operation continues after  
the REC REVIEW.  
For continuous recording  
Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on  
the handle, or VTR button at the lens, again. Interval  
recording resumes.  
To divide clips or to change the P2 card used for  
recording  
To stop recording  
Even during ONE SHOT mode, clips will not be generated  
on the P2 card until the STOP button is pressed. Press the  
STOP button, and stop ONE SHOT mode operation.  
Press the STOP button. Recording stops. Then, the camera  
accesses the P2 card to record the video stored in memory  
before recording stops. The record from the beginning of the  
interval recording to the moment of pressing the STOP  
button is generated as one clip.  
To stop the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC  
z Set the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE to “OFF”.  
When INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [OFF], the mode  
returns to ordinary recording mode if the POWER switch of  
the unit is turned OFF.  
To stop the Interval recording mode  
z Setting the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE to “OFF”.  
If INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [ON], the interval record-  
ing mode will not change even if the POWER switch is  
turned OFF.  
When INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [OFF], the mode  
returns to ordinary recording mode if the POWER switch of  
the unit is turned OFF.  
If INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to [ON], the interval record-  
ing mode will not change even if the POWER switch is  
turned OFF.  
Recording and PlaybackInterval Recording  
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During INTERVAL REC mode general notes  
z Sound  
By selecting ON/OFF for the menu option AUDIO REC in  
the REC FUNCTION screen, it is possible to specify  
whether or not sound will be recorded during interval  
recording.  
z Thumbnail operation and menu operation  
Thumbnail operation does not work during the  
INTERVAL REC mode operation. Press the STOP  
button before operating thumbnails.  
When standby time is set to 1 minute or more or when in  
ONE SHOT mode, the following restrictions apply even  
though the menu can be operated during stand-by  
mode.  
Š The respective settings or SYSTEM MODE, REC  
SIGNAL, CAMERA MODE, REC MODE, 25M REC  
CH SEL, and PC MODE cannot be changed.  
Š The respective settings for SD CARD READ/WRITE,  
LENS FILE CARD R/W, READ USER DATA, and  
READ FACTORY DATA cannot be executed.  
z Record/Playback Buttons  
During interval recording, all operation buttons other than  
STOP (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE) are disabled. However,  
during a pause in ONE SHOT mode, REC REVIEW can  
be executed with the RET button on the lens.  
z If the power is turned off during recording  
If the AJ-HPX2000 is turned off during interval recording,  
the video stored in memory is recorded onto the P2 card,  
and then the camera automatically turns off.  
z To start emergency recording during a pause  
By setting the REC button to USER MAIN or USER1/  
USER2, emergency recording can be performed during  
a
pause by pressing the button. Pause time  
measurement continues after such emergency  
recording.  
Note  
However, this function does not work when the recording  
signals are in 24P, 24PA or 24PN (Native) mode.  
z Time code indication  
When recording starts, the time code (TCG) display may  
not update until the unit recognizes the P2 card.  
z Removing cards  
access LED for the inserted P2 card blinks in orange. Do  
not remove the P2 card during this status. If you should  
remove the card accidentally, restore clips. However, even  
if the clips are restored, the last 3 to 4 seconds up to a  
maximum of about 10 seconds of the recording may be  
lost if the P2 card is removed while recording onto multiple  
[Restoring Clips] (page 117).  
z Operation mode  
INTERVAL REC does not work when “1394” is selected for  
the menu option REC SIGNAL. The menu option REC  
SIGNAL is found in the SYSTEM MODE screen on the  
SYSTEM SETTING page. For more information, see  
[Recording Setting and Operation Mode] (page 41).  
Recording and PlaybackInterval Recording  
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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.  
For short clips, however, when the start of a clip is located,  
continuously pressing the RET button does not play back  
any clips before that clip.  
The function of the RET button may be assigned to a  
desired user button by using one of the menu options  
USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW or USER2 SW. These  
options can be found in the <USER SW> screen on the  
CAM OPERATION page.  
When recording is paused, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE  
button plays back the last recorded clip, from the  
beginning. After completion of playback, the camera-  
recorder enters the stopped state.  
Recording pauses  
Recording starts  
2-10 Seconds  
Recorded clip  
The PLAY button plays back  
the clip from the beginning.  
The RET button  
puts the camera-  
recorder into REC  
REVIEW mode.  
Notes  
z Set the menu option RET SW (found on the SW MODE  
page for CAM OPERATION) to R. REVIEW.  
z When the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel is  
positioned at [MEM], the video for REC REVIEW is  
output from the video output connectors (VIDEO OUT  
and MON OUT connectors), and also to the viewfinder.  
Note that when a backup device is connected to back up  
the video the pictures for REC REVIEW are backed up.  
Recording and PlaybackRecording Review Function  
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Normal and Variable Speed Playback  
The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback  
through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD  
monitor. A color video monitor connected to the VIDEO  
system mode differs. If this is the case, set the system  
OUT or MON OUT connector of camera-recorder also  
Notes  
z The camera-recorder cannot play back clips where the  
mode of camera-recorder to the format of the desired  
provides color playback.  
clip before playing it back.  
The VIDEO OUT connector outputs an SDI playback (to  
view the playback, the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side  
panel must be positioned to [MEM]).  
z 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 camera-recorder to read clip  
information. If this is the case, the viewfinder displays  
“UPDATING”. If data is played back when the P2 card is  
being recognized, the message “CANNOT PLAY” will be  
displayed.  
z If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being  
played back, the clips on the inserted P2 card will not be  
played back. A P2 card inserted during playback will be  
recognised after playback ends.  
Variable speed playback  
The FF and REW buttons provide 32a and 4a fast  
playbacks and fast reverse playbacks.  
When playback is paused, the FF button locates the  
beginning of the next clip while maintaining the pause  
mode.  
z If you perform variable speed playback on a clip split  
across more than one P2 card, sound may disappear for  
a moment. This is not a fault.  
When playback is paused, the REW button locates the  
beginning of the current clip while maintaining the pause  
mode.  
Text Memo Function  
Text memos are time-coded thumbnails added to any  
video point when a clip is being recorded or played back.  
The Text Memo button adds text memo information at the  
appropriate point. You can edit added text memos using  
the P2 viewer.  
Through a thumbnail display, you can choose and play  
back the text memo point or copy any portion. For more  
information, see [Text Memo] (page 115).  
Notes  
z One clip can have up to 100 text memos.  
z Text memos can also be recorded when the LCD monitor  
is in thumbnail mode. In this case, the text memo is added  
to the position on the clip where the cursor is set (normally  
at the beginning) only.  
z Text memos cannot be recorded when the color bar is  
output or the unit is in LOOP REC mode and INTERVAL  
REC mode.  
z For a clip with voice memos added through the AJ-  
SPX800 or any other camera-recorder, you can record  
up to 100 text and voice memos in combination. For  
information about voice memos, see the instruction  
manual for the AJ-SPX800.  
Text MEMO button  
Recording and PlaybackNormal and Variable Speed Playback  
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Shot Mark Function  
A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to  
Shot marks may also be added or erased using clip  
thumbnails. For more information, see [Shot Mark] (page  
115).  
distinguish that clip from others. With the LCD monitor,  
only clips that have shot marks can be viewed and/or  
played back.  
Notes  
z When the color bar is output or the unit is in LOOP REC  
mode and INTERVAL REC mode, it is impossible to add/  
delete shot marks.  
z It is impossible to add shot marks to incomplete clips  
(refer page 111).  
z For clips recorded on plural P2 cards or clips split on a  
P2 card (refer to Notes on page 10), a shot mark is added  
to the top clip only.  
Adding Shot Marks  
To add a shot mark during recording, press the SHOT  
MARK button. The viewfinder displays “MARK ON” and  
adds a shot mark to the thumbnail of the appropriate clip.  
Another press of the button erases the shot mark.  
SHOT MARK  
button  
Recording Setting and Operation Mode  
AJ-HPX2000 recording mode works according to the priorities outlined in the following table, relative to the setting of the  
menus and switches.  
Menu switches related to system/recording  
Buttons  
PRE REC Recording a  
Proxy  
recording  
(optional)  
Functional  
operation mode  
REC  
INTERVAL LOOP REC  
PC MODE  
Shot Mark  
SIGNAL  
REC MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
Text Memo  
USB  
DEVICE  
USB device  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
USB host  
USB HOST Disabled  
1394  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
1394 Input record  
ON or  
ONE SHOT  
INTERVAL REC  
LOOP REC  
Disabled  
ON  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Enabled*  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Enabled*  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
CAMERA  
OFF  
Enabled  
1s - 8s/15s  
VIDEO  
SDI (optional)  
OFF  
Enabled  
1s - 8s/15s  
Normal Recording  
OFF  
*
Disabled for color bars  
Recording and PlaybackShot Mark Function  
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Adjustments and Settings for Recording  
Multi Format  
Video system and Recording format  
The unit employs a progressive scan (full pixel reading) CCD system.  
With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the  
1
SYSTEM SETTING menu, you can select an image system from among 23 types* including HD (1080i, 720P) and SD  
formats.  
In any image system, the CCD operates in progressive (non-interlace) scan mode. In addition, through the REC SIGNAL  
menu option, you can record external input signals such as 1394 and SDI (optional).  
*1  
When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G, optional) is installed  
Selecting a recording signal and method  
SYSTEM MODE menu option  
REC MODE menu option  
Allows you to select a combination of system  
frequency (59.94 Hz or 50 Hz) and signaling system  
(1080i, 720P, 480i, or 576i). When a change has been  
made to the SYSTEM MODE option, the viewfinder  
indicates “TURN POWER OFF.” Then, turn the  
POWER switch of the camera-recorder off and wait  
five seconds or longer before turning the camera-  
recorder on again.  
Used to select the recording mode  
For HD mode (1080i, 720P)  
DVCPRO HD  
The DVCPRO HD format is used to record  
video. The pull-down recording is for the 30P,  
24P, 24PA and 25P modes.  
DVC HD (N)  
The native mode used to record video in  
DVCPRO HD format. (Only for 720P)  
AVC-I 50when the AVC-Intra codec board is  
installed)  
REC SIGNAL menu option  
CAM  
Signals from the camera are recorded. The  
CAMERA MODE option allows you to select  
a camera operation mode (frame mode).  
Signals from the DVCPRO/DV connector are  
recorded. For information about the 1394  
connection, see [Connection through the  
DVCPRO/DV connector] (page 129).  
The AVC-Intra50 format is used to record  
video. The native recording is applied to the  
30P, 24P and 25P modes.  
1394  
AVC-I 100when AVC-Intra codec board is installed))  
The AVC-Intra100 format is used to record  
video. The native recording format applies to  
the 30P, 24P and 25P modes.  
VIDEO Signals from the GENLOCK IN connector  
are recorded when the camera-recorder is in  
SD mode (480-59.94i or 576-50i).  
SDI  
Signals from the SDI IN connector are  
recorded (when the AJ-YA350AG, an SDI IN  
option, is installed).  
Note  
When AVC-Intra 50 or AVC-Intra 100 is selected, the  
24PA mode cannot be selected.  
For SD mode (480i, 576i)  
DVCPRO50  
Notes  
z When VIDEO is selected, video may produce noise  
if the signals from GENLOCK IN are non-standard  
signals.  
The DVCPRO50 format (50 Mbps) is used to  
record video.  
DVCPRO  
z When SDI is selected, the time code or UMID  
superimposed on SDI input signals are not  
recorded.  
The DVCPRO format (25 Mbps) is used to  
record video.  
DV  
The DV format is used to record video.  
CAMERA MODE menu option  
Used to select a camera operation mode when the  
option REC SIGNAL is set to CAM. For information  
about the behavior for each setting, see [Recording  
formats and output connector signal formats] (page 43).  
ASPECT menu option  
Used to select the aspect ratio for the SD mode (480i  
or 576i)  
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43  
The 16:9 aspect ratio is used to record video.  
The 4:3 aspect ratio is used to record video.  
Note  
When the camera has been switched from 60i, 60P, or  
30P to 24P or 24PA, video may produce noise for a  
moment because the pull-down five-frame cycle is  
adjusted. This is not an abnormal condition.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Multi Format  
42  
   
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.  
For 59.94 Hz  
Menu setting  
Recording  
Output  
VIDEO OUT  
(VBS),  
MON OUT,  
and  
REMOTE  
connectors  
VIDEO  
OUT  
connector connector  
(HD SDI)*2 (SD SDI)*3  
VIDEO  
OUT  
P2 card  
recording*1  
When VF When VF  
connector connector  
is set to is set to  
SYSTEM  
MODE  
item  
REC  
MODE  
item  
REC  
SIGNAL  
item  
CAMERA Recording  
MODE frame  
Output  
frame  
mode  
item  
mode  
HD VF  
SD VF  
Video Sound  
Video Sound Video Sound  
Video  
60i  
60i  
60i  
30P  
30P Over 60i  
30P Over 60i  
CAM  
1394  
24P  
24PA  
24P Over 60i  
24PA Over 60i  
24P Over 60i  
24PA Over 60i  
DVCPRO-  
HD  
1080i  
4ch  
j
60i  
60i  
60i  
60i  
1080-  
59.94i  
SDI  
(optional)  
1080i 4ch  
525i  
4ch  
525i  
1080i  
525i  
60i  
j
60i  
60i  
CAM  
30P  
24P  
30P Over 60i  
24P Over 60i  
AVC-I 100  
AVC-I 50  
(optional)  
30PN  
24PN  
Native  
1080P  
1080i  
Native  
SDI  
(optional)  
j
60i  
60i  
60P  
30P  
24P  
60P  
60P  
CAM  
1394  
30P Over 60P  
24P Over 60P  
60P  
30P Over 60P  
24P Over 60P  
60P  
DVCPRO-  
HD  
j
SDI  
(optional)  
j
60P  
60P  
60P  
60P  
60P  
720-  
59.94P  
CAM  
30P  
24P  
30P Over 60P  
24P Over 60P  
30PN  
24PN  
Native  
720P 4ch  
720P 4ch  
525i  
4ch  
525i  
1080i  
525i  
DVC HD (N)  
Native  
SDI  
(optional)  
60P  
60P  
j
60P  
30P  
24P  
60P  
30PN  
24PN  
60P  
CAM  
30P Over 60P  
24P Over 60P  
AVC-I 100  
AVC-I 50  
(optional)  
Native  
Native  
SDI  
(optional)  
60P  
60P  
j
60i  
60i  
60i  
1080i  
30P  
30P Over 60i  
24P Over 60i  
24PA Over 60i  
30P Over 60i  
(Playback  
not  
output)  
CAM  
24P  
24PA  
24P Over 60i  
24PA Over 60i  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO  
DV  
480-  
59.94i  
4ch or  
j
j
* *  
4ch or  
5
480i  
525i  
525i  
525i  
5
4
*
4 5  
2ch  
*
2ch*  
1394  
(Playback  
not  
output)  
VIDEO  
60i  
60i  
j
SDI  
(optional)  
*1 The time code, user bits, and UMID are recorded.  
*2 The time code, user bits, and UMID (selectable between ON and OFF) are output.  
*3 The EDH (selectable between ON and OFF) and UMID (selectable between ON and OFF) are output. The time code  
or user bits are not output.  
*4 The SD SDI output is maintained.  
*5 4ch for DVCPRO50, 4ch/2ch selectable for DVCPRO and DV  
Note  
z UMID is not output for recording or playing back in DV format or for playing back DVCPRO HD Native recording clips.  
z During playback, the formats for clips in the same system mode are switched automatically and played back.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Multi Format  
43  
   
For 50 Hz  
Menu setting  
Recording  
Output  
VIDEO OUT  
(VBS),  
MON OUT,  
and  
REMOTE  
connectors  
VIDEO  
OUT  
connector connector  
(HD SDI)*2 (SD SDI)*3  
VIDEO  
OUT  
P2 card  
recording*1  
When VF When VF  
connector connector  
is set to is set to  
SYSTEM  
MODE  
item  
REC  
MODE  
item  
REC  
SIGNAL  
item  
CAMERA Recording  
MODE frame  
Output  
frame  
mode  
item  
mode  
HD VF  
SD VF  
Video Sound  
Video Sound Video Sound  
Video  
50i  
25P  
50i  
50i  
CAM  
1394  
25P Over 50i  
50i  
25P Over 50i  
50i  
DVCPRO-  
HD  
j
1080i  
4ch  
SDI  
(optional)  
j
50i  
50i  
50i  
1080-50i  
1080i 4ch  
625i  
4ch  
625i  
1080i  
625i  
50i  
25P  
50i  
CAM  
AVC-I 100  
AVC-I 50  
(optional)  
1080P  
1080i  
25P Over 50i  
25PN  
Native)  
SDI  
(optional)  
j
50i  
50i  
50i  
50P  
50P  
CAM  
1394  
25P  
25P Over 50P  
50P  
25P Over 50P  
50P  
DVCPRO-  
HD  
j
SDI  
j
50P  
50P  
50P  
(optional)  
50P  
25P  
50P  
CAM  
720-50P  
720P 4ch  
720P 4ch  
625i  
4ch  
625i  
1080i  
625i  
25P Over 50P  
25PN  
Native  
DVC HD (N)  
SDI  
(optional)  
j
50P  
50P  
50P  
25P  
50P  
50P  
CAM  
AVC-I 100  
AVC-I 50  
(optional)  
25P Over 50P  
25PN  
Native  
SDI  
(optional)  
j
50P  
50i  
50P  
50i  
50i  
1080i  
(Playback  
not  
output)  
CAM  
25P  
25P Over 50i  
25P Over 50i  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO  
DV  
4ch or  
j
j
* *  
4ch or  
5
576-50i  
576i  
625i  
625i  
625i  
5
4
*
4 5  
1394  
2ch  
*
2ch*  
(Playback  
not  
output)  
VIDEO  
j
50i  
50i  
SDI  
(optional)  
*1 The time code, user bits, and UMID are recorded.  
*2 The time code, user bits, and UMID (selectable between ON and OFF) are output.  
*3 The EDH (selectable between ON and OFF) and UMID (selectable between ON and OFF) are output. The time code  
or user bits are not output.  
*4 The SD SDI output is maintained.  
*5 4ch for DVCPRO50, 4ch/2ch selectable for DVCPRO and DV  
Note  
z UMID is not output for recording or playing back in DV format or for playing back DVCPRO HD Native recording clips.  
z During playback, the formats for clips in the same system mode are switched automatically and played back.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Multi Format  
44  
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) > AWB (white balance adjustment).  
Adjusting the White Balance  
Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must  
be re-adjusted.  
To adjust the white balance, follow the steps below.  
4
5
Adjust the lens iris.  
Flip up the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is  
positioned at [AWB], then release it.  
The switch returns to the central position with the  
white balance automatically adjusted.  
1
Set the switches as illustrated below.  
CC/ND FILTER control  
Note  
To cancel automatic white balance adjustment in  
process (the viewfinder displays “AWB ACTIVE”), re-  
position the AUTO W/B BAL switch at [AWB].  
If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in  
effect before automatic adjustment will be used.  
6
7
During an adjustment, the viewfinder displays the  
following message:  
              AWB ACTIVE  
WHITE BAL: A or B  
OUTPUT: CAM  
If it is too dark, an appropriate gain  
should be set.  
The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and  
the following message will appear:  
The adjusted value is automatically stored in the  
memory specified in Step 1 ([A] or [B]).  
AUTO W/B BAL switch:  
Used to perform  
AWB.  
2
Adjust the CC/ND FILTER control according to the  
light conditions.  
              AWB A OK 3.2K  
Note  
For examples of CC/ND FILTER adjustments, see  
[Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section]  
(page 17).  
8
For the 3200K CC/ND filter, if the subject’s color  
temperature is lower than 2300K or higher than  
9900K the following message appears:  
If the arrow points down (;) the actual color  
temperature is lower than the temperature indicated.  
If the arrow points up (:) the actual temperature is  
higher than the temperature indicated.  
3
Place a white pattern at a point where the light  
conditions match those for the light source of the  
subject. Then zoom-in on the white pattern so that  
white color appears in the screen. A white object  
(cloth or wall) may be used instead of a white pattern.  
The illustration below shows the required size for the  
white space.  
              AWB A OK 2.3K;  
Notes  
z Do not include a high-intensity spot in the screen.  
z The white object must appear at the center of the  
screen.  
1/4 or more of the screen in width  
1/4 or more of the  
screen in height  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance  
45  
   
Detection area for the white balance  
Retaining white balances  
The detection area for the white balance is selectable  
between 90%, 50% and 25%, using the menu option AWB  
AREA.  
This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE  
MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM  
OPERATION page.  
Each value in memory is retained even if the camera-  
recorder is turned off; it will not be lost until the white  
balance is re-adjusted. White balances are stored in either  
of two systems: A or B.  
When the menu option FILTER INH is set to “ON” (default),  
each system stores only one value. If this is the case, the  
values are not synchronised with the filters.  
The detection area is factory-set to 25%.  
This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE  
MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM  
OPERATION page.  
When the menu option FILTER INH is set to “OFF”, the  
adjusted value for each filter can be automatically stored in  
the memory that corresponds to the position of the WHITE  
BAL switch (A or B). Your unit has four built-in filters; it  
stores eight (4 a 2) adjusted values.  
90%  
50%  
25%  
When the S. GAIN (super gain) function is activated, the  
AWB switch does not function and the value set for PRST  
is used.  
When you have no time to adjust the white  
balance  
Setting the auto-tracking white balance (ATW)  
Position the WHITE BAL switch at [PRST].  
This adjusts the white balance for the filter according to the  
position of the CC/ND FILTER control.  
The unit has an auto-tracking white balance (ATW) feature  
that automatically tracks the white balance for pictures  
according to lighting conditions.  
When the white balance has not been  
automatically adjusted  
The ATW feature can be assigned to Position [B] of the  
WHITE BAL switch. To do so, the menu option AWB B  
must be set to “ATW”. This option can be found in the  
<WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen, which is accessible  
from the CAM OPERATION page.  
The ATW feature may be assigned to the USER MAIN,  
USER1, or USER2 button. For more information, see  
[Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2  
Buttons] (page 51).  
When the white balance has not been successfully  
adjusted, the viewfinder displays an error message.  
If one of the error messages listed below appears, take the  
appropriate steps, then adjust the white balance again.  
If the error message appears after repeated  
readjustments, the interior of the unit must be inspected.  
For more information, contact your distributor.  
Error message  
Description  
The color  
temperature is too filter.  
high.  
Remedies  
To cancel the auto-tracking white balance  
COLOR TEMP.  
HIGH  
Select an appropriate  
Press the user button that has the ATW feature assigned,  
or change the position of the WHITE BAL switch. Note  
that, when the ATW feature is assigned to [B] of the  
WHITE BAL switch, the auto-tracking white balance  
cannot be cancelled with a user button.  
COLOR TEMP.  
LOW  
The color  
temperature is too filter.  
low.  
Select an appropriate  
LOW LIGHT  
There is insufficient Increase the light level  
# < WHITE BALANCE MODE >  
light.  
There is too much Decrease the light level  
light. or gain.  
CHECK FILTER The FILTER control Check the FILTER  
or gain.  
FILTER INH  
SHOCKLESS AWB  
AWB AREA  
:ON  
:NORMAL  
:25%  
LEVEL OVER  
AWB B  
:MEM  
ATW SPEED  
:NORMAL  
:3200K  
:3200K  
:3200K  
COLOR TEMP PRE  
AWB A TEMP    
AWB B TEMP  
is displaced.  
control.  
TIME OVER  
AWB was not  
completed within  
the time allowed.  
Shooting conditions may  
be unstable. If flicker  
occurs, press the  
shutter and readjust the  
AWB under stable  
conditions.  
Note  
This function does not guarantee 100% accuracy of the  
white balance.  
When using the unit, remember that there will be some  
allowance in the trackability of changes in lighting  
conditions and pull-in accuracy of white balances.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance  
46  
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, COLOR TEMP A, and COLOR  
TEMP B.  
These options can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE  
MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM  
OPERATION page.  
Note  
Even if the color temperature has been manually set,  
automatic adjustment of the white balance (AWB) records  
the color temperature at the time of AWB at the position  
where the WHITE BAL switch was located. When the CC  
filter position is switched, the value for the color  
temperature changes.  
# < WHITE BALANCE MODE >  
FILTER INH  
SHOCKLESS AWB  
AWB AREA  
:ON  
:NORMAL  
:25%  
AWB B  
:MEM  
ATW SPEED  
COLOR TEMP PRE  
AWB A TEMP  
AWB B TEMP  
:NORMAL  
:3200K  
:3200K  
Viewfinder displays related to white balance  
See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 69).  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance  
47  
 
Adjusting the Black Balance  
The black balance must be adjusted when:  
z You use your unit the first time;  
Notes  
z Ensure that the lens connector is connected and  
z Your unit has not been used for some time;  
z The ambient temperature has changed substantially;  
z The gain switchover value has been changed; or  
z S.GAIN (super gain) has been set with the USER MAIN/  
USER1/USER2 button.  
the lens iris is CLOSE.  
z During  
a
black balance adjustment, light is  
automatically cut off.  
z During a black balance adjustment, the gain  
switchover circuit is automatically switched.  
The viewfinder screen may flicker and/or display  
noise; this is not a failure.  
z If you find the black shading annoying after  
performing an auto black balance adjustment,  
adjust the black shading. To do so, go to the menu  
option DETECTION (DIG), move the cursor (>),  
then press the JOG dial button. The menu option  
DETECTION (DIG) can be found in the <BLACK  
SHADING> screen, which is accessible from the  
MAINTENANCE page.  
1
Set the switches as illustrated below.  
Note that pressing the ABB switch for longer than five  
seconds automatically performs an auto black  
balance adjustment, followed by an automatic black  
shading adjustment. (For more information, see the  
menu option SHD. ABB SW CTL in [SW MODE]  
(page 175).)  
However, when the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G:  
optional accessory) is connected, automatic black  
shading cannot be executed even if the ABB switch is  
held down.  
z To cancel the automatic black balance adjustment  
in process (the viewfinder displays “ABB ACTIVE”),  
flip the AUTO W/B BAL switch down to [ABB] again.  
If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in  
effect before automatic adjustment will be used.  
AUTO W/B BAL switch:  
Used to perform ABB.  
OUTPUT: CAM  
2
3
Tilt the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is positioned  
at [ABB], then release it.  
The switch returns to the central position with the  
black balance automatically adjusted.  
During adjustment, the viewfinder displays the  
following message:  
              ABB ACTIVE  
Retaining black balances  
Each value in memory is retained even if the camera-  
recorder is turned off.  
Note  
During adjustment, the lens iris automatically  
becomes CLOSE.  
4
The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds and  
the following message will appear:  
              ABB OK  
The adjusted value is automatically stored in the  
memory.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance  
48  
 
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.  
To use the fixed shutter speed  
To use the half shutter speed (HALF)  
z For eliminating flicker due to lighting  
z For shooting images when adding effects as if taken with  
z For shooting fast moving subjects clearly  
film  
Notes  
To use the shutter speed of SYNCHRO SCAN  
z No matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used,  
the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s  
sensitivity.  
z For shooting monitor screens in a way that minimizes the  
pattern of horizontal lines  
z When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will  
increasingly open and the depth of focus will become  
shallower as the shutter speed is increased.  
z For shooting images when adding effects to the subjects’  
movement  
CAMERA  
MODE  
Variable range for  
Half shutter speed  
Video system  
Shutter speed  
SYNCHRO SCAN  
1080-59.94i  
1080-29.97P  
1080-23.98P  
1080-23.98PA  
720-59.94P  
720-29.97P  
720-23.98P  
480-59.94i  
480-29.97P  
480-23.98P  
480-23.98PA  
1080-50i  
60i  
1/120  
1/60  
1/60.3 - 1/249.8  
1/30.2 - 1/249.8  
1/24.1 - 1/249.8  
1/24.1 - 1/249.8  
1/60.3 - 1/249.8  
1/30.2 - 1/249.8  
1/24.1 - 1/249.8  
1/60.3 - 1/249.8  
1/30.2 - 1/249.8  
1/24.1 - 1/249.8  
1/24.1 - 1/249.8  
1/50.2 - 1/209.5  
1/25.2 - 1/209.5  
1/50.2 - 1/209.5  
1/25.2 - 1/209.5  
1/50.2 - 1/209.5  
1/25.2 - 1/209.5  
30P  
24P  
24PA  
60P  
30P  
24P  
60i  
1/48  
1/48  
1/100, 1/120,  
1/120  
1/60  
1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000,  
HALF  
1/48  
1/120  
1/60  
30P  
24P  
24PA  
50i  
1/48  
1/48  
1/100  
1/50  
1080-25P  
25P  
50P  
25P  
50i  
1/60, 1/120,  
1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000,  
HALF  
720-50P  
1/100  
1/50  
720-25P  
576-50i  
1/100  
1/50  
576-25P  
25P  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting the Electronic Shutter  
49  
   
Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed  
The shutter speed in any shutter mode is set using the  
SHUTTER switch.  
In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, shutter speed can be switched  
easily, using the synchro-scan adjustment switches (+/–)  
on the side panel.  
1
Press the SHUTTER switch, positioned at [ON],  
towards [SEL].  
Note that the range of selectable shutter speeds may be  
pre-defined; whether or not to use the SYNCHRO SCAN  
mode 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 unit is  
turned off.  
# < SHUTTER SPEED >  
SYNCHRO SCAN :ON  
SHUTTER switch  
POSITION1  
POSITION2  
POSITION3  
POSITION4  
POSITION5  
POSITION6  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
2
Once more, press the SHUTTER switch towards  
[SEL]. Repeat this switchover until the desired mode  
or speed appears in the viewfinder screen.  
If all modes and speeds are available, the display  
changes in the following order:  
# < SHUTTER SELECT >  
POSITION1  
POSITION2  
POSITION3  
POSITION4  
POSITION5  
POSITION6  
POSITION1 SEL :1/100  
POSITION2 SEL :1/120  
POSITION3 SEL :1/250  
POSITION4 SEL :1/500  
POSITION5 SEL :1/1000  
POSITION6 SEL :1/2000  
SYNCHRO  
SCAN mode  
Viewfinder displays relating to the shutter  
See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 69).  
Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode  
To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode,  
follow the steps below.  
SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–)  
1
2
Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON]  
towards [SEL], to place the camera-recorder in  
SYNCHRO SCAN mode.  
In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to  
change the shutter speed continuously by operating  
the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons.  
SHUTTER switch  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting the Electronic Shutter  
50  
Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1  
and USER2 Buttons  
The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be  
assigned user-selected functions.  
To select desired functions, use the menu options USER  
MAIN SW, USER1 SW and USER2 SW. These options  
can be found in the <USER SW> screen, which is  
accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.  
D.ZOOM:  
When the digital zoom function is active the  
view angle expands by double, triple or 4  
times horizontally and vertically. When the  
digital zoom function is turned on, the DTL  
function is disabled.  
ATW:  
Y GET:  
DRS:  
Auto-tracking  
assigned.  
white  
balance  
function  
< USER SW >  
Function of indicating the brightness level of  
the center marker assigned.  
The function of the dynamic range stretcher  
is allocated.  
#
USER MAIN SW  
USER1 SW  
:SLOT SEL  
:S.GAIN  
USER2 SW  
:DS.GAIN  
The function is allocated to compress the  
video level with high brightness and  
stretched the dynamic range.  
Notes  
z Since the DRS function compresses the  
video levels of sections with high  
brightness, there are slight differences in  
color development when the DRS function  
is turned on/off.  
z When the DRS function is turned on, the  
Knee function and the BLACK GAMMA  
function are not available.  
Selectable Functions  
INH:  
No function assigned.  
S.GAIN:  
DS.GAIN:  
S.GAIN function assigned.  
DS.GAIN function assigned.  
LINE MIX GAIN:  
LINE MIX GAIN function (+6 dB) assigned.  
z The DRS function may be degraded when  
the LINE MIX gain and D. ZOOM functions  
are enabled at the same time.  
S.IRIS:  
Super Iris function assigned.  
This is useful for backlight compensation.  
Iris Override function assigned.  
The target (reference) value in Auto Iris  
mode must be changed.  
I.OVR:  
ASSIST:  
The function to turn on or off the assigned  
focus assist indication.  
Note  
To change the target value, put the unit into  
this mode and press the JOG dial button.  
Turn the JOG dial button clockwise or anti-  
clockwise to change the value. The iris  
indication section of the viewfinder screen  
displays “+”, “+ +”, , or – –.  
When the ASSIST button is turned on, a  
graph is displayed on the viewfinder and the  
bottom right of the LCD monitor. Adjust the  
focus ring on the lens so that the graph  
comes further right.  
When the desired value is displayed, stop  
turning the JOG dial button. Then, press the  
dial button to accept that value.  
Note that once the mode is cancelled or the  
power is turned off the original reference  
value will be used again.  
C. TEMPThe function to switch to the mode that  
allows the JOG dial button to change the  
assigned color temperature. It is useful for  
intentionally changing the color temperature  
after adjusting the white balance. To change  
the color temperature, press the user button  
with this assigned function, and then press  
the JOG dial button. The color temperature  
indicated on the viewfinder display is  
+:  
Iris opens up by 0.5.  
Iris opens up by 1.  
+ +:  
:  
– –:  
Iris closes down by 0.5.  
Iris closes down by 1.  
highlighted and starts blinking, indicating  
that the color temperature can be changed.  
While the indication is blinking, the JOG dial  
button can be turned to change the color  
temperature. At this time, the value set for  
the position (PRST, A, or B) to which the  
WHITE BAL switch is set is also changed.  
No indication:The reference value is used.  
Super Black function assigned.  
This function lowers the black level to the  
pedestal level or below.  
S.BLK:  
B.GAMMA: The BLACK gamma function is allocated.  
This function highlights the black gradations.  
Regardless of the value set in the BLACK  
GAMMA item on the menu (<LOW  
SETTING> screen, <MID SETTING> screen  
and <HIGH SETTING> screen on the PAINT  
page), the BLACK GAMMA is set to “+3”.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons  
51  
       
AUDIO CH1: Function of switching the input signal source  
for Audio Channel 1 assigned.  
PRE REC: PRE RECORDING switch ON/switch OFF  
function assigned.  
Pressing the button switches the input signal  
in the following order: FRONT > W.L. >  
REAR. Note that the AUDIO IN switch can  
also be used to change the input signal: later  
specification takes precedence.  
SLOT SEL: Function of switching the target P2 card  
among multiple cards assigned.  
PC MODE: The function to turn on or off the assigned  
USB device or USB host mode. Switching  
between the USB device and USB host  
modes is set by selecting the PC MODE  
SELECT menu option in the SYSTEM  
MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING  
page.  
AUDIO CH2: Function of switching the input signal source  
for Audio Channel 2 assigned.  
Pressing the button switches the input signal  
in the following order: FRONT > W.L. >  
REAR. Note that the AUDIO IN switch can  
also be used to change the input signal: later  
specification takes precedence.  
Function of the REC START/STOP button  
assigned.  
Function of the RET button at the lens assigned.  
Note  
When the remote controller, AJ-RC10G  
(option), is connected and I.OVR or C.TEMP  
is assigned to the USER button on the side  
of the AJ-RC10G, operation of the jog dial  
button on the main unit is disabled.  
REC SW:  
RET SW:  
Setting the Switchover of USER SW GAIN  
AJ-HPX2000 allows three other modes to be used in  
addition to the L/M/H standard gain settings: the analog  
gain-up S.GAIN (super gain) mode to achieve a gain of 30  
dB or more, the cumulative gain-up DS.GAIN (digital super  
gain) mode which uses progressive drive, and the LINE  
MIX GAIN mode where the gain of two lines is mixed.  
To select these functions, perform menu operations to  
open the <USER SW GAIN> screen from the CAM  
OPERATION page, select the S.GAIN item and DS.GAIN  
item, and preset the gain to be used for each item.  
Furthermore, select the LINE MIX function on the <USER  
# < USER SW GAIN >  
S.GAIN  
¢
30dB  
36dB  
42dB  
48dB  
¢
¢
¢
DS.GAIN  
¢
¢
¢
¢
6dB:  
10dB:  
12dB:  
15dB:  
20dB:  
¢
Settings Options and Usage  
SW> screen.  
For instance, if the S.GAIN, DS.GAIN and LINE MIX GAIN  
functions have been allocated to the USER MAIN button,  
USER1 button or USER2 button, the gain can be  
increased by using these buttons in combination with the  
USER buttons.  
S.GAIN:  
An analog gain increase with an asterisk is  
one that is valid. One without an asterisk is  
invalid.  
A cumulative gain increase with an asterisk is  
one that is valid. One without an asterisk is  
invalid.  
DS.GAIN:  
1) To increase the gain without increasing noise:  
The DS.GAIN function and the LINE MIX GAIN  
function are used.  
2) To increase the normal analog gain:  
(noise is increased)  
Use the S.GAIN feature alone.  
Note  
Note that the accuracy of AUTO IRIS, White Balance,  
and Black Balance may be influenced by an increase  
in noise.  
3) To achieve ultra-high sensitivity:  
Use the S.GAIN function and DS.GAIN or LINE MIX  
GAIN function in combination. However, exercise care  
during operation since image lag will become more  
conspicuous with moving subjects the more the gain is  
increased by using the DS.GAIN function.  
When shooting moving subjects, keep the gain  
increase with the LINE MIX GAIN function or DS.GAIN  
function to under +12 dB.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons  
52  
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting  
Recording Levels  
AJ-HPX2000 supports independent 4-channel sound recording in any recording format in HD (1080i or 720P) and SD  
(DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, or DV with 480i or 576i) modes.  
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are  
automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [MAN]. Note that the recording levels  
for Audio Channels 3 and 4 are selected through a menu option.  
Notes  
z Even in HD mode (1080i or 720P), 4-channel sound is recoded on P2 cards.  
z When SDI input signals or signals input through the DVCPRO/DV connector are recorded, the settings above are  
overridden; audio signals from the SDI IN or DVCPRO/DV connector are always recorded.  
Selecting Audio Input Signals  
The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2,  
3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more  
information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page  
15).  
Specific audio settings are performed through the <MIC/  
AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens, which are  
accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.  
For more information, see [MAIN OPERATION] (page  
178).  
AUDIO SELECT  
CH1/CH2 switch  
# < MIC/AUDIO1 >  
FRONT VR CH1  
FRONT VR CH2  
MIC LOWCUT CH1  
MIC LOWCUT CH2  
MIC LOWCUT CH3  
MIC LOWCUT CH4  
LIMITER CH1  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:ON  
Display window  
LIMITER CH2  
AUTO LEVEL CH3  
AUTO LEVEL CH4  
25M REC CH SEL  
TEST TONE  
:ON  
:2CH  
:NORMAL  
MONITOR CH1/3  
/ ST / CH2/4  
selector switch  
# < MIC/AUDIO2 >  
MONITOR SELECT  
CH1/2 / CH3/4  
selector switch  
AUDIO  
FRONT MIC POWER  
REAR MIC POWER  
MONITOR SELECT  
FRONT MIC LEVEL  
REAR MIC CH1 LEVEL :-60dB  
REAR MIC CH2 LEVEL :-60dB  
REAR LINE IN LVL  
AUDIO OUT LVL  
HEADROOM  
:ON  
:ON  
:STEREO  
:-40dB  
LEVEL CH1/  
:+4dB  
:+4dB  
:20dB  
:OFF  
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/  
CH2 controls  
CH3/CH4 buttons  
WIRELESS WARN  
In SD mode (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, or DV with 480i or  
576i), your unit is factory-set to perform no recording on  
Audio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO and DV formats.  
To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M  
REC CH SEL must be set to “4CH”.  
Notes  
z Audio Channels 1 and 2 always receive the signals  
selected with the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches.  
z Four-channel-recorded audio signals are SDI-output as  
they are.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels  
53  
 
Adjusting Recording Levels  
To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2,  
follow the steps below.  
Audio level meter on the display window  
OVER  
SLAVE HOLD W HDVGPS  
NDF  
0
1
Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4-  
selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter  
on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2  
indications. Ensure that the channel indications  
displayed in the window are 1 and 2.  
Whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO  
LEVEL control must be preset through menu options  
FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2. Note that this  
control is factory-disabled.  
CTL VTCG TIMEDATE P-iREC  
10  
18  
h
Y
minM  
s
D
frm  
E
E
F
F
MEDIA  
BATT  
30  
40  
OO  
-dB  
LOOP  
OP-SLOT  
1
2
The menu options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1  
screen, which is accessible from the MAIN  
OPERATION page.  
Audio level meter in the viewfinder  
F:1----∫  
R:2-------+  
2
3
Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at  
[MAN].  
When operating the unit 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.  
While checking the audio channel level meter in the  
display window or the audio level meter in the  
viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2  
control.  
Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the  
word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is  
excessive. The adjustment made in such a way that  
the maximum level will not reach the 0 dB bar.  
Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control  
This function enables the recording level to be adjusted  
using the F.AUDIO LEVEL control.  
# < MIC/AUDIO1 >  
FRONT VR CH1  
FRONT VR CH2  
MIC LOWCUT CH1  
MIC LOWCUT CH2  
MIC LOWCUT CH3  
MIC LOWCUT CH4  
LIMITER CH1  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:ON  
To select this function, perform menu operations to open  
the <MIC/AUDIO> screen from the MAIN OPERATION  
page, and set whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO  
LEVEL controls for the system selected as the input  
signals using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2  
items.  
LIMITER CH2  
AUTO LEVEL CH3  
AUTO LEVEL CH4  
25M REC CH SEL  
TEST TONE  
:ON  
:2CH  
:NORMAL  
CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels  
The following table shows the effects on the recording level  
for Audio Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings  
and input levels specified through the menu options AUTO  
LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Note that the  
recording level cannot be adjusted manually.  
These options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen,  
which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.  
Input level  
AUTO LEVEL  
CH3/CH4  
LINE  
AGC ON  
AGC/LIMITER OFF  
MIC  
ON  
AGC ON  
LIMITER ON  
OFF  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels  
54  
 
Setting Time Data  
AJ-HPX2000 supports time codes, user bits, date, and time (real time) data, which are recorded as data for the sub-code  
area, VIDEO AUX area, and clip metadata files. It also includes a CTL counter and camera ID.  
Description of time data  
Time code  
CTL counter  
The TCG switch can be used to switch between Rec run  
and free run.  
Free run: The time code always advances even when  
the power is turned off. It can be handled as  
time. It can be slaved to the time code input  
through the TC IN or DVCPRO/DV connector.  
The CTL counter will measure total recording time after  
resetting in the recording operation. On the other hand,  
this value is the count time and sets the start point of a clip  
that can be played back. This can be used to find the  
current playback position.  
Rec run:  
The time code is recorded as sequential  
values regenerated as the time code for a clip  
recorded on a P2 card.  
Camera ID  
The camera ID can be set with 10 characters a3 lines,  
which can be superimposed on the color bar video. It can  
be also superimposed along with date and time data.  
User bits  
The camera-recorder separately includes two types of user  
bits: one (UB) is recorded in the sub-code area and the  
other (VITC UB) in the VIDEO AUX area. Each user bits  
can be recorded as any of the following: a user defined  
value, time, date, same value as the time code, frame rate  
information for camera shooting, externally input value  
(through the TC IN or DVCPRO/DV connector), and value  
regenerated as the user bits recorded in a clip on a P2  
card.  
The camera-recorder includes only one user defined  
value. If user defined values are selected for both the UB  
and VITC UB, then the same value is used.  
Types of UB can be selected in UB MODE and types of  
VITCUB can be selected in VITC UB, respectively.  
However, in the following cases, these are fixed to the  
frame rate information of the editing machines (editing  
software for PCs).  
z In 720P mode, both the UB and VITC UB are always  
frame rate information.  
z For recoding 24P/24PA in 1080i or 480i mode, VITC UB  
is fixed to frame rate information.  
z In Native mode, VITC UB is fixed to frame rate  
information.  
Date and time (real time)  
The built-in clock maintains the date and time. When the  
GPS unit AJ-GPS910G is installed, the built-in clock is  
corrected with accurate date and time information from the  
GPS. This clock is used to store the date and time while  
the power is turned off and as the time for the user bits and  
date data, as well as the reference for file generation times  
during clip recording, which determine the sorting order of  
thumbnails and the order of playback. It is also used to  
generate clip metadata and UMIDs (Unique Material  
Identifiers) in the VIDEO AUX area.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
55  
   
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 of  
TC during  
recording the output  
No. of  
frames of  
Recording  
frame  
MODE*10  
TC in VIDEO  
AUX area  
(VITC)  
No. of frames  
of the  
displayed TC  
UB in VIDEO  
AUX area  
(VITC UB)  
REC  
SIGNAL  
SYSTEM  
MODE  
TC in sub-  
code area  
UB in sub-  
code area  
and  
TC  
presetting  
60i,  
As per the TC As per the TC  
As per the VITC  
UB MODE  
4
4
30P (Over 60i)  
MODE*  
MODE*  
As per the UB  
MODE*  
6
Always frame  
rate  
24P (Over 60i)  
24PA (Over 60i)  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
30/24 switch-  
able  
30  
5
5
3
information*  
As per the TC As per the TC  
1080-59.94i  
30  
30PN (Native)  
4
4
MODE*  
MODE*  
Always frame  
rate  
Recording:  
24 fixed  
Playback:  
30/24  
As per the UB  
9
MODE*6*  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
information 8  
*
24PN (Native)  
24  
25  
5
5
switchable  
50i,  
As per the UB As per the VITC  
25P (Over 50i)  
MODE 6  
*
UB MODE  
4
4
1080-50i  
j*  
j*  
25  
25  
Always frame  
rate  
As per the UB  
25PN (Native)  
9
MODE*6*  
information 8  
*
60P,  
30P (Over 60P)  
As per the TC As per the TC  
4
4
Always frame  
rate  
Always frame  
rate  
MODE*  
MODE*  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
30/24 switch-  
able  
information 3  
*
information 3  
*
24P (Over 60P)  
30PN (Native)  
30  
5
5
CAM  
As per the TC As per the TC  
4
4
720-59.94P  
30  
MODE*  
MODE*  
Always frame  
rate  
Always frame  
rate  
Recording:  
24 fixed  
Playback:  
30/24  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
9
information 3  
*
*
information 8  
*
24PN (Native)  
24  
25  
5
5
switchable  
Always frame  
rate  
Always frame  
rate  
50P,  
25P (Over 50P)  
information 3  
*
information 3  
*
4
4
720-50P  
j*  
j*  
25  
25  
Always frame  
rate  
Always frame  
rate  
25PN (Native)  
information 3  
*
*
information 8  
*
9
60i  
As per the TC As per the TC  
As per the VITC  
UB MODE  
4
4
30P (Over 60i)  
MODE*  
MODE*  
30/24 switch- As per the UB  
480-59.94i  
576-50i  
30  
25  
30  
30  
25  
30  
Always frame  
rate  
able  
MODE 6  
*
24P (Over 60i)  
24PA (Over 60i)  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
Always non-  
drop frame*  
5
5
information 3  
*
50i,  
As per the UB As per the VITC  
MODE 6  
UB MODE  
As per the UB As per the VITC  
4
4
j*  
j*  
25  
50P (Over 50i)  
*
1080-59.94i  
480-59.94i  
MODE 6  
*
UB MODE  
As per the TC As per the TC  
30/24 switch-  
able  
4
4
Always frame  
rate  
Always frame  
rate  
MODE*  
MODE*  
720-59.94P  
information 3  
*
information 3  
*
1
SDI* or  
j
VIDEO  
1080-50i  
576-50i  
As per the UB As per the VITC  
MODE 6  
*
UB MODE  
j 4  
*
j 4  
*
25  
25  
25  
Always frame  
rate  
Always frame  
rate  
720-50P  
information 3  
*
information 3  
*
1080-59.94i  
720-59.94P  
480-59.94i  
Regardless of the  
setting, TC in the  
VIDEO AUX area  
input through the  
DVCPRO/DV  
Regardless of the  
setting, TC in the  
UB area input  
through the  
DVCPRO/DV  
connector is  
j
As per the TC  
MODE*  
30/24 switch-  
able  
30  
25  
30  
25  
4
(Natives of  
AVC-Intra and  
DVCPRO HD  
are not  
As per the UB  
MODE 7  
1394  
*
1080-50i  
720-50P  
576-50i  
j 2  
*
25  
connector is  
recorded.  
selectable.)  
recorded.  
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56  
 
*1 It will not be slaved to a TC or UB value that is input in the SDI IN connector.  
*2 Can be slaved to values input through the DVCPRO/DV connector but not to the TC for TC IN connector.  
*3 If the option menu FRAME RATE UB is set to MENU, then recording is performed as per the UB or VITC UB mode. If  
this is the case, however, edit tools (e.g. PC edit software) cannot record the required information.  
*4 For free run, the time code is slaved to the time code input through the TC IN connector.  
*5 For free run, the time code is slaved to the time code input through the TC IN connector if it is a non-drop frame.  
*6 When the option UB MODE is set to EXT, then the bits are slaved to the user bits input through the TC IN connector.  
*7 If the option UB MODE is set to EXT, then the bits are slaved to the user bits input through the DVCPRO/DV  
connector.  
*8 Regardless of the menu settings, frame rate information is always recorded. During playback, the information is output  
after being converted into pull-down frame rate information.  
*9 When the UB MODE is set to [FRM.RATE], the pull-down frame rate information read out from the UB in the VAUX area  
is output during playback.  
*10 For details on this item, refer to [Recording formats and output connector signal formats] (page 43)  
Setting of the user bits  
The user bits (UB) to be recorded in the sub-code area are  
selected through the menu option UB MODE. The user  
Inputting a user value  
bits (VITC UB) to be recorded in the VIDEO AUX area are  
selected through the menu option VITC UB MODE.  
HOLD switch  
DISPLAY switch  
USER (UB MODE only)  
The included user value is recorded. A user value is  
input through the display window. For more information  
about how to input a user value, see[Inputting a user  
value] (page 57). The recorded user value is retained  
even if the power is turned off.  
Display  
window  
TIME  
The time kept by the built-in clock is recorded.  
DATE  
The hour digits for date and time kept by the built-in  
clock are recorded.  
EXT (UB MODE only)  
The user bits value input through the TC IN connector  
is recorded. When the menu option REC SIGNAL is  
set to 1394, then the value is slaved to the user bits  
value from the DVCPRO/DV connector. The included  
user’s value will also be this input value.  
TCG  
The time code value is recorded.  
FRM.RATE  
The frame rate information for camera shooting is  
recorded. For more information, see [Frame rate infor-  
mation recorded in user bits] (page 58).  
REGEN  
TCG switch  
CURSOR and SET buttons  
1
2
Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB].  
Position the TCG switch at [SET].  
When the left digit starts blinking you can change the  
value.  
3
Use CURSOR buttons to set the user bits.  
! button:Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.  
" button:Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.  
# button:Advances the blinking number by one digit.  
$ button:Winds back the blinking number by one digit.  
The user bits last recorded on the current target P2  
card is read and recorded as is.  
USER/EXTVITC UB MODE only)  
The included user’s value is recorded as the user bits  
for the VIDEO AUX area. It is the same value as the  
user bits indicated when the option UB MODE is set to  
“USER” or “EXT”.  
4
5
Position the TCG at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN].  
Go to the <TC/UB> screen from the MAIN  
OPERATION page, and set the menu option UB  
MODE to “USER”.  
Notes  
z When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET],  
thumbnails cannot be manipulated.  
z To confirm VICT UB, press the HOLD switch to  
display VTCG on the display window.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
57  
 
For 1080i or 480i/576i  
Retaining the user bits  
The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and  
retained even if the camera-recorder is turned off.  
Frame rate: 24P Over 60i (2:3)  
Starting field for the  
updated frame  
Time code frame digit  
Frame rate information recorded in user bits  
• • •  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
If video information to be recorded based on the frame rate  
set through the menu option CAMERA MODE is recorded  
in the user bits, it can be edited with editing tools (e.g. PC  
editing software). In 1080i and SD mode, the frame rate  
information for the user bits recorded in the VIDEO AUX  
area are used. In 720P mode, the video information is also  
recorded in the sub-code area because the frame rate  
information for the user bits recorded in the sub-code area  
is also used.  
Image  
• • •  
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo CeCoDeDoDeAo Ae Bo Be  
CoDeDoDeAo Ae Bo Be BoCeCoDeDoDe  
Sequence No.  
• • •  
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
3
4
0
1
2
3
4
Updated frame information  
• • •  
10  
10  
01  
01  
00  
10  
10  
01  
00  
10  
10  
01  
01  
00  
Frame rate: 24PA Over 60i (2:3:3:2)  
Time code frame digit  
Frame rate information  
• • •  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Image  
The frame rate and video pull-down menu are linked to the  
time code and user bits as follows:  
• • •  
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo CeCoCeDoDe Ao Ae Bo Be  
CoCeDoDe Ao Ae Bo Be BoCeCoCeDoDe  
Sequence No.  
ꢀꢀꢁꢂꢀꢃꢂꢀꢄ  
• • •  
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
3
4
0
1
2
3
4
Media management information  
z Updated frame information/  
Effective frame  
Updated frame information  
Fixed value  
• • •  
10  
10  
01  
00  
10  
10  
10  
00  
10  
10  
10  
01  
00  
10  
Checking  
information for the 6  
digits at right.  
Sequence No.  
24P, 24PA: 0 to 4  
In all other modes: Fixed at F  
z REC START/STOP mark  
Frame rate: 30P Over 60i (2:2)  
25P Over 50i (2:2)  
Camera shooting mode  
60i:  
600  
608  
308  
248  
60P:  
30P:  
24P:  
Time code frame digit  
• • •  
00  
01  
02  
24PA: 24C  
Image  
50i:  
50P:  
25P:  
502  
50A  
25A  
• • •  
Ao Ae Bo Be CoCe  
Updated frame information  
• • •  
10  
10  
10  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
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For 720P  
Frame rate: 24P Over 60P (2:3)  
Effective frame  
Time code frame digit  
• • •  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Image  
• • •  
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
D
D
D
A
A
B
B
C
D
D
D
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
D
D
D
Effective frame information  
• • •  
10  
10  
01  
01  
00  
10  
10  
01  
00  
10  
10  
01  
01  
00  
Frame rate: 30P Over 60P (2:2)  
25P Over 50P (2:2)  
Time code frame digit  
• • •  
00  
01  
02  
Image  
• • •  
A
A
B
B
C
C
Effective frame information  
• • •  
10  
10  
10  
The frame rate information of user bits in Native recording is  
as follows.  
ꢀꢀꢁꢅꢀꢃꢂꢀꢆ  
Media management  
information  
 REC START/STOP mark  
Fixed value  
Camera recording mode  
24PN: 24C  
Verification  
information for the  
6 digits to the right  
30PN: 308  
25PN: 25A  
Note  
During playback of clips recorded in Native recording frame  
rate information of user bits is converted according to the  
image pull down and then output.  
Example:  
Recording  
ꢀꢀꢁꢅꢀꢃꢂꢀꢆ  
Playback  
ꢀꢀꢁꢇꢀꢃꢂꢀꢄ  
# indicates sequence Nos. 0 to 4.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
59  
Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time  
Time  
difference  
Time  
difference  
Area  
Area  
1
2
Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB].  
00:00 Greenwich  
+ 00:30  
12:00 Kwajalein  
11:30  
Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display  
window.  
+ 01:00 Central Europe  
+ 01:30  
11:00 Midway Island  
10:30  
3
4
Position the TCG switch at [SET].  
+ 02:00 Eastern Europe  
+ 02:30  
10:00 Hawaii  
09:30 Marquesas Islands  
09:00 Alaska  
08:30  
Use the CURSOR and SET buttons to set the year,  
month and day (Y/M/D).  
Note that any later than 2030 cannot be set.  
+ 03:00 Moscow  
+ 03:30 Tehran  
+ 04:00 Abu Dhabi  
+ 04:30 Kabul  
! button:  
Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the  
right.  
08:00 Los Angeles  
07:30  
" button:  
Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.  
# button:  
Advances the blinking number by one  
+ 05:00 Islamabad  
+ 05:30 Bombay  
+ 06:00 Dacca  
07:00 Denver  
06:30  
digit.  
$ button:  
Winds back the blinking number by one  
digit.  
06:00 Chicago  
05:30  
+ 06:30 Rangoon  
+ 07:00 Bangkok  
+ 07:30  
5
6
7
Press the HOLD button to display a time in the display  
window.  
05:00 New York  
04:30  
Use the CURSOR buttons to set the hour, minute and  
second (h/min/s).  
+ 08:00 Beijing  
+ 08:30  
04:00 Halifax  
03:30 Newfoundland Island  
03:00 Buenos Aires  
02:30  
+ 09:00 Tokyo  
Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN]. The  
internal clock starts at the moment the switch position  
is changed.  
+ 09:30 Darwin  
+ 10:00 Guam  
02:00 Mid-Atlantic  
01:30  
+ 10:30 Lord Howe Island  
+ 11:00 Solomon Islands  
+ 11:30 Norfolk Island  
+ 12:00 New Zealand  
+ 12:45 Chatham Islands  
+ 13:00  
8
9
Press the HOLD button to display a time zone (time  
difference between local time and Greenwich Mean  
Time) in the display window.  
01:00 Azores Islands  
00:30  
Position the TCG switch at [SET].  
10 Use the # and $ buttons to set the desired hours  
and minutes ahead of (no sign) or behind (– sign) the  
Greenwich Mean Time).  
Notes  
z In Step 4, if the TCG switch is positioned at [F-RUN] or  
[R-RUN], this also activate the internal clock.  
To cancel date, time and time zone settings in process,  
hold down the SET button and position the TCG switch  
at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN].  
Example: If the local time is five hours behind  
Greenwich Mean Time,  
set the time zone to “5:00 –”.  
The time zone is always recorded, together with the  
date and time, as metadata.  
See the table at right to set the time zone according to  
your local time.  
z
Clock accuracy fluctuates between about 30 seconds per  
month when the power is turned off. If more accurate  
timekeeping is required, check the time when the power is  
turned on and, if necessary, reset the clock.  
When the GPS unit AJ-GPS910G is installed, and if it  
successfully receives time information, the internal clock  
keeps accurate (local) time based on the received time  
(Greenwich Mean Time) and the time zone. If the date and  
time differ from the actual local time, the time zone may not  
be set correctly. Check again, to see if the time zone is set  
correctly. (The date and time need not be set again.)  
The built-in clock operates for several years on a lithium  
battery built into the camera-recorder. When the lithium  
battery is exhausted, the viewfinder indicates the message  
“BACKUP BATT EMPTY” when the power is turned on. For  
more information, see [Maintenance] (page 140).  
11 Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN] to  
accept the time zone.  
Notes  
z When using the camera-recorder for the first time,  
be sure to perform this setting beforehand. Do not  
change the setting during use of the camera-  
recorder.  
z
z When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET],  
thumbnails cannot be manipulated.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
60  
 
Setting the Time Code  
Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC].  
Position the TCG switch at [SET].  
1
2
3
Regeneration function using REC REVIEW  
If the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to PRESET, if the  
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  
regenerate the time code as the last time code of a clip  
recorded on the P2 card.  
This action requires you to preset the RET SW menu  
option on the SW MODE screen to R. REVIEW and the  
REC REVIEW REGEN menu option on the TC/UB screen  
to ON.  
Set the menu option TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF”. “DF”  
steps the time code in drop frame mode, and “NDF”  
steps it in non-drop frame mode. However, the  
camera always operates in “NDF” for 24P, 24PA and  
24PN (Native) modes.  
The menu option TC MODE can be found in the <TC/  
UB> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN  
OPERATION page.  
1
Make sure the P2 card to record the data. To  
regenerate the time code of the last recorded clip  
when more than one P2 card is inserted, press the  
Thumbnail button to open the thumbnail screen.  
Note  
Switching between DF and NDF is operative only  
when the system frequency of the camera-recorder is  
set to 59.94 Hz.  
2
Be sure a P2 card is inserted for recording the clip  
displayed at the end of the screen, and then switch  
the slot with the USER button assigned the SLOT  
SEL function so that data will be recorded on the P2  
card.  
4
5
Use the CURSOR buttons to set the time code.  
The time code setting range extends from  
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 (59.94 Hz), 23:59:59:23  
(24PN) or to 23:59:59:24 (50 Hz).  
! button:Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.  
" button:Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.  
# button:Advances the blinking number by one digit.  
$ button:Winds back the blinking number by one digit.  
3
Press the RET button on the lens. The message “TC  
REGEN” is displayed in the viewfinder. During the  
next recording, the time code of the last recorded clip  
on the card will be regenerated.  
Change the position of the TCG switch.  
[F-RUN] steps the time code in free run mode, and [R-  
RUN] set it in recording run mode.  
Notes  
z When a card with recorded data is changed, the  
time code of the last recorded clip on the changed  
P2 card will be regenerated.  
Notes  
z This function is disabled during recording or free-  
run.  
z When the unit is in the 24P or 24PA mode, time  
code settings are adjusted to the five-frame unit.  
For 24PN (Native) mode, it is adjusted for counting  
by the four-frame unit. For 30PN UN (Native) of  
720P, it is adjusted to even numbers. In the 25PN  
(Native) mode of 720P, [Sec + Frame] is adjusted to  
even numbers. The time code cannot be set when  
recording in the 24P, 24PA, and 24PN (Native)  
formats.  
Time code function during battery replacement  
Even during battery replacement, the backup mechanism  
functions, allowing the camera-recorder to operate  
continuously.  
If SYSTEM MODE is changed, a free-run time code may  
shift. After turning on the power again, confirm the time  
code and reset if necessary.  
z When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET],  
thumbnails cannot be manipulated.  
Regeneration of Time Code  
Note  
When the POWER switch has been switched ON # OFF  
# ON, the backup accuracy of the time code in free run  
mode is about 2 frames.  
When the TGC switch is positioned to R-RUN, the time  
code recorded on the last frame of the last recorded clip  
(with the latest recording date) on the P2 card is read, and  
this time code can be used again.  
When the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to REGEN  
and a P2 card is removed or inserted or the target  
recording card is changed with the USER button for the  
SLOT SEL function, the same time code is added to the  
last recorded clip on the target P2 card. When there is no  
recorded clip, the time code is recorded on the new  
recording target P2 card, from the value generated by the  
TC generator built into the camera-recorder.  
The menu option FIRST TC REC can be found in the <TC/  
UB> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN  
OPERATION page.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
61  
 
Externally Locking the Time Code  
The unit’s internal time code generator can be locked to an  
external generator. In addition, the external time code  
generator can be locked to the unit’s internal generator.  
Example 2: When connecting a multiple number of units  
and using one of them as the reference unit  
Example of connections for external locking  
As the figure shows, connect both the reference video  
signal and reference time code.  
TC OUT  
MON OUT or  
VIDEO OUT  
(VBS)  
Reference unit  
Example 1: When locking onto an external signal  
TC IN  
GENLOCK IN  
Reference time  
code  
TC OUT  
MON OUT or  
VIDEO OUT  
TC IN  
(VBS)  
TC IN  
GENLOCK IN  
MON OUT or  
VIDEO OUT  
TC OUT  
(VBS)  
GENLOCK IN  
To the next camera  
Reference video  
signal  
Note  
The system can be configured with multiple units by  
opening the <GENLOCK> screen from the SYSTEM  
SETTING page and setting the GL PHASE item to the  
connector using menu operations.  
The phase of the time code can correspond to either the  
HDY output signals of the MON OUT connector or VBS  
output signals of the VIDEO OUT and MON OUT  
connector.  
Note  
In place of the HD Y reference signal, composite video  
signals can be input as the reference video signal.  
However, the same value should commonly be set to the  
GL PHASE for all cameras. If different values coexist in the  
system, the shooting timing may not correspond to each  
other.  
Reference video signal  
Setting of GL PHASE  
MON OUT (VBS) or  
VIDEO OUT (VBS)  
COMPOSIT  
Setting of GL PHASE  
Variable  
range  
Item  
Remarks  
GL PHASE  
HD SDI  
COMPOSIT  
For selecting the output signals that  
lock phases to the signals that are  
input in the GENLOCK IN connector.  
HD SDI:  
For locking the HD SDI signals to  
the GENLOCK input.  
For the down converter output  
signals, the start position of the  
video delays by about 90 lines.  
COMPOSIT:  
For locking the down converter  
output signals to the GENLOCK  
input.  
For the HD SDI output signals, the  
start position of the video gains by  
about 90 lines.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
62  
 
In the unit, there is a video signal delay in the camera,  
which is required or the process of converting video  
images taken with the image-shooting element from the  
progressive signals to the interlace signals. Since time is  
required for making the 2:3 pull-down from the 24P frame,  
there is a video signal delay in the camera. When  
recording from a device that can record images without a  
delay and the unit is connected in parallel, it is necessary  
to synchronize the time code. To set this timing, open the  
<TC UB> screen from the VTR MENU page and set it in  
the TC VIDEO SYNCRO item.  
Example 4:  
When the unit and an external device are locked to the  
external time code generator and when several units  
of the camera are connected in  
configuration.  
a
cascade  
Reference video signal  
External time code generator  
TCG  
TC OUT  
Set by referring to the connection example.  
Device that records images without a delay  
TC IN  
DAT  
Setting of the TC VIDEO SYNCRO item  
Variable  
Item  
Remarks  
range  
For setting to correct the time code  
according to the delay of video  
signals.  
TC VIDEO  
SYNCRO  
0
1
2
3
1st unit  
AJ-HPX2000  
Settings of the TC  
VIDEO SYNCRO  
item: 1  
0: Do not correct.  
1: To delay the time code to be input  
according to the timing of the  
video images.  
TC IN  
2: To forward the time code to be  
output according to the timing of  
the video images.  
GENLOCK IN  
TC OUT  
3: To delay the time code to be input  
and forward the time code to be  
output, respectively, according to  
the timing of the video images.  
AJ-HPX2000 2nd unit and later  
Settings of the TC  
VIDEO SYNCRO  
item: 0  
TC IN  
Example 3:  
GENLOCK IN  
TC OUT  
When the unit and an external device are locked to the  
external time code generator, which is connected  
externally, and when simultaneous recording is made  
by using the TC OUT output signals.  
AJ-HPX2000  
Settings of the TC  
VIDEO SYNCRO  
item: 0  
TC IN  
Reference video signal  
GENLOCK IN  
TC OUT  
External time code generator  
TCG  
TC OUT  
Device that records images without a  
delay  
TC IN  
DAT  
AJ-HPX2000  
Settings of the TC  
VIDEO SYNCRO  
item: 1  
TC IN  
GENLOCK IN  
TC OUT  
TC IN  
MON OUT  
or  
VTR etc.  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
SDI IN  
HD SDI IN  
REF IN  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
63  
Example 5:  
When an external device is locked to the time code  
Example 6:  
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  
TCG  
TC OUT  
TCG  
TC OUT  
AJ-HPX2000  
Settings of the TC  
VIDEO SYNCRO  
item: 3  
1st unit  
AJ-HPX2000  
AJ-HPX2000  
AJ-HPX2000  
Settings of the TC  
VIDEO SYNCRO  
item: 1  
TC IN  
TC IN  
GENLOCK IN  
TC OUT  
GENLOCK IN  
TC OUT  
A device that synchronizes with the TC  
IN input and capable to record without  
delay (DAT etc.)  
From the 2nd unit to the (n-1)-th unit  
Settings of the TC  
VIDEO SYNCRO  
item: 0  
TC IN  
DAT  
TC IN  
GENLOCK IN  
TC OUT  
n-th unit  
Settings of the TC  
VIDEO SYNCRO  
item: 2  
TC IN  
GENLOCK IN  
TC OUT  
A device that synchronizes with the TC IN  
input and capable to record without delay  
(such as DAT or a camera recorder)  
TC IN  
DAT  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
64  
To externally lock the time code  
Follow the steps below.  
Setting the user bits when the time code is  
externally locked  
When the TCG switch is positioned to F-RUN, only the  
time code is locked to an external time code. To lock the  
user bits to an externally input value, the UB MODE and  
VITC UB MODE menu options must be set to EXT and  
USER/EXIT, respectively.  
The menu option UB MODE and VITC UB MODE can be  
found in the <TC/UB> screen, which is accessible from the  
MAIN OPERATION page.  
1
2
3
4
Turn on the POWER switch.  
Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN].  
Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC].  
Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”.  
This option can be found in the <GENLOCK> screen,  
which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING  
page.  
To unlock the externally locked time code  
Discontinue external time code supply, then position the  
TCG switch at [R-RUN].  
5
Supply a phase-relationship reference time code (that  
conforms to the time code requirements) and  
reference video signals to the TC IN and GENLOCK  
IN connectors, respectively.  
Cautions in switching the power source from  
battery to external power supply  
Now the built-in time code generator is locked with the  
reference time code.  
From about 10 seconds after locking the time code  
generator stays locked even if the supply of external  
reference time code is discontinued.  
Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply  
before removing the battery pack, in order to keep the time  
code generator energised. If the battery pack is removed  
first, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay  
externally locked.  
Notes  
External synchronisation of the camera when the  
time code is externally locked  
z When the time code generator is externally locked, the  
time code instantly becomes locked with the external  
time code, and the counter displays the external time  
code value. Do not put the unit in recording mode before  
the sync generator stabilises.  
z Be sure to enter the non-drop-frame time code to  
externally lock the time code in the 24P, 24PA or 24PN  
(Native) mode. Externally locking the drop-frame time  
code is not permitted.  
Video quality may be degraded momentarily while  
externally locking to adjust the 5-frame cycle. This is not  
abnormal.  
z While recording data in the 24P, 24PA, or Native modes,  
it is impossible to lock the time code externally. Lock it  
before recording.  
When the unit PRE REC MODE is set to [ON] in these  
modes, corrupt images or stopped time codes may be  
recorded if the time code is switched from REC RUN to  
FREE RUN immediately before recording or when using  
slave lock.  
z When “1394” is selected for the menu option REC  
SIGNAL, it is not possible to synchronize with the time  
code entered via TC IN connector.  
When the time code is externally locked, the reference  
video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector  
gen-lock the camera.  
Notes  
z To externally lock the unit, 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.  
z When using the MON OUT or VIDEO OUT connector to  
output reference signals, position the OUTPUT SEL  
switch on the side panel at [CAM].  
Superimpose of time codes  
To display the time code in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor  
when recording or during playback, set TC in <VF  
INDICATOR2> to [TCG], [TCR], or [TCG/TCR].  
To display the time code indication on the MONITOR OUT or  
VIDEO OUT outputs, set MONI OUT CHARA in <OUTPUT  
SEL> to [ON] and the VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch to  
[ON].  
The menu option REC SIGNAL is found in the SYSTEM  
MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.  
To display the time code while the color bar is displayed, set  
TC ON COLOR BAR in <VF INDICATOR2> to [ON].  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
65  
Providing an ID to the Camera  
The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID>  
screen.  
The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters,  
symbols, and/or spaces.  
9
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
Notes  
z When the menu option CAMERA ID is set to “BAR”,  
the camera ID is recorded together with color bar  
signals.  
Note  
When the settings menu is displayed, outputting color bar  
This menu option is accessible from the <VF  
INDICATOR1> screen, which is accessible from the  
VF page.  
signals does not indicate the camera ID.  
1
Go to the <CAMERA ID> screen from the CAM  
OPERATION page.  
z The ID POSITION menu option can be used to  
select a position where the camera ID is  
superimposed on the color bar. The ID POSITION  
option can be accessed through the VF  
INDICATOR 1 screen on the VF page.  
z When the TIME/DATE menu option is set to ON, the  
camera ID along with the data and time information  
are superimposed on the color bar. The TIME/DATE  
option can be accessed through the VF  
INDICATOR 1 screen on the VF page.  
# < CAMERA ID >  
ID1 : ABCDEFGHIJ  
ID2 : ABCDEFGHIJ  
ID3 : ABCDEFGHIJ  
2
3
4
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to options  
[ID1:] - [ID3:].  
Press the JOG dial button. The cursor moves to the  
ID entry area, allowing you to enter an ID.  
Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character  
appears. The characters that appear are switched in  
the following order:  
Space:  
Ð
Alphabetical characters: A to Z  
Ð
Numerals:  
Ð
0 to 9  
Symbols:  
', >, <, /, -  
5
6
Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired  
character.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move cursor to the next  
digit (clockwise), and repeat Steps 4 - 5 to set  
characters.  
To change an input character, turn the JOG dial  
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the appropriate  
character and carry out steps 4 and 5.  
7
8
When all the characters are set, turn the JOG dial  
button to move the cursor to [:].  
Pressing the JOG dial button brings the cursor back  
to the options [ID1:] - [ID3:].  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
66  
Setting UMID Information  
The unit 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  
country name, you must use abbreviations prescribed in  
8
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
the ISO3166 Country Code*1.  
Here are some examples of the correct method for  
specifying a user name:  
*1 Examples: China  
U.S.A.  
CHN  
USA  
Canada CAN  
Japan  
JPN  
< UMID SET/INFO >  
--OWNER--  
COUNTRY  
ORGANIZATION :****  
USER :****  
:***  
#
**DEVICE NODE**  
1
2
3
4
Go to the <UMID SET/ INFO> screen from the MAIN  
OPERATION page.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option [USER].  
Press the JOG dial button. The cursor moves to the  
user entry area, allowing you to enter a user name.  
Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character  
appears. The characters appear in the following  
order:  
Space:  
Ð
Alphabetical characters: A to Z  
Ð
Numerals:  
Ð
0 to 9  
Symbols:  
', >, <, /, -  
Note  
The COUNTRY entry can only include alphabetical  
characters and spaces.  
5
6
Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired  
character.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
next digit (clockwise), and repeat Steps 4 to 5 to set  
characters.  
To change an input character, go back to step 3.  
7
When the last character is set, press the JOG dial  
button to bring the cursor back to the option [USER].  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data  
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CTL Count Setting and Display  
By setting the DISPLAY switch to “CTL, CTL count is  
displayed on the time count indication of the LCD display  
window.  
The CTL count is displayed in 12 hours with non-drop-  
frame.  
The playback order of clips recorded on a P2 card is not  
linear as for VTRs. It is organized according to thumbnail  
operations or exchanging P2 cards, and the priority of  
recorded clips will be altered. Therefore, different CTL  
counts are displayed for recording mode and playback  
mode, respectively.  
The playback order of clips is altered when either of the  
following occurs:  
z Clips are deleted, copied or restored, or the P2 card is  
formatted.  
z The thumbnail display is switched (for more information,  
see [Switching the Thumbnail Display] (page 113)).  
z A P2 card is inserted or removed.  
The reference value (value of the first frame of the first clip)  
is changed when either of the following occurs:  
z The power is turned on, the first frame becomes 0.  
z When the playback CTL count is reset, the current  
playback position is set as 0, and the previous reference  
value becomes a negative value.  
CTL count for recording mode (recording CTL)  
Recording CTL count is displayed during recording mode  
(REC, REC/PAUSE, STOP and REC REVIEW), and the  
count continues from the end point of the previous  
recording. Recording CTL count is retained even if the  
power is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the  
count continues from the previous value.  
Example:  
First frame  
Current value  
Clip 3  
Clip 2  
00:02:00:00  
Clip 1  
00:00:00:00  
00:01:00:00  
00:03:00:00  
Reset  
First frame  
Notes  
Clip 2  
Clip 1  
–00:02:00:00  
Clip 3  
z If the RESET button is pressed while the recording CTL  
count is being displayed, only the recording CTL count is  
reset. Note that reset is disabled during the REC  
REVIEW operation.  
–00:03:00:00  
–00:01:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
Notes  
z 24 frames are counted in the 24PN (Native) mode.  
z If the RESET button is pressed while the playback CTL  
count is being displayed, only the playback CTL count is  
reset.  
z For playback in 24PN (Native) mode, 30 frames are  
counted in accordance with the pull-down images.  
CTL count for the playback mode  
(playback CTL)  
During playback mode (PLAY, FF, REW, PLAY/PAUSE),  
playback CTL count is displayed.  
Whenever the playback order of clips is altered (clips are  
sorted by shooting dates), previous playback CTL count is  
disabled. The first frame of the first clip is used as a  
reference value for recalculation, and the new playback  
CTL count is displayed.  
Example:  
First frame  
Clip 1  
Current value  
Clip 2  
00:02:00:00  
Delete Clip 2.  
Current value  
Clip 3  
00:02:00:00  
Clip 3  
00:00:00:00  
00:01:00:00  
00:03:00:00  
Clip 1  
00:01:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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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  
3. BATT (battery) Lamp  
1
5
This lamp starts blinking a few minutes before the  
battery charge starts to run out, and stays illuminated  
after the battery is completely flat. The battery should  
be replaced before it is nearly flat, so that operation  
will not be interrupted.  
For more information, see [Warning System] (page  
145).  
4. SAVE Lamp  
In the normal setting:  
The lamp stays on when the SAVE switch is positioned  
at [ON] and the output of video and audio is power-  
saved.  
2
4
When the menu option SAVE LED is set to “P2  
CARD”:  
The lamp starts blinking when the P2 card remaining  
The above viewfinder is the AJ-VF20WBP (for further  
information on your optional viewfinder model, see the  
relevant instruction manual).  
free space is getting low.  
1. TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp  
This lamp stays illuminated during recording, and  
starts blinking if any abnormal action occurs.  
For more information, see [Warning System] (page  
145).  
The menu option SAVE LED can be found in the <VF  
INDICATOR2>, which is accessible from the VF page.  
5. 50 (50-Mbps recording/playback) Lamp  
(In using the SD viewfinder)  
This lamp stays illuminated when the unit is set to the  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format, and when playback is  
being performed in the DVCPRO50 format.  
Note that the lamp is factory-disabled. For more  
information, see the relevant section of the menu  
option 50M INDICATOR in [VF DISPLAY] (page 169).  
2. Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp  
This lamp comes on when the unit 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> screen in [!LED] (page 172).  
Mode Check Screen Displays (MODE CHECK button function)  
The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to  
# < MODE CHECK IND >  
check the settings and status of the unit.  
Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the  
screen as follows:  
STATUS  
! LED  
FUNCTION  
AUDIO  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
P.ON IND  
STATUS screen > !LED screen > FUNCTION screen >  
AUDIO screen > No indication  
Each screen is displayed for about three seconds. A press  
of the MODE CHECK button switches the current screen.  
Whether or not to display each screen is specified through  
the <MODE CHECK IND> screen, which is accessible  
from the VF page.  
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Selecting Viewfinder Display Information  
To select the information items you want to have displayed  
in the viewfinder screen, go to the <VF INDICATOR1> and  
<VF INDICATOR2> screens from the VF page, and turn on  
or off the appropriate options, or specify desired values.  
For directions on setting the options, see [Setting Menu  
Options] (page 153).  
# < VF INDICATOR2 >  
P2CARD REMAIN  
BATTERY  
AUDIO LVL  
TC ON COLOR BAR  
TC  
SYSTEM INFO  
COMPRESSION  
SAVE LED  
REC STATUS  
PROXY REC  
:TOTAL  
:ON  
:ON  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:NORMAL  
:ON  
:SAVE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
# < VF INDICATOR1 >  
EXTENDER  
SHUTTER  
FILTER  
WHITE  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
GAIN  
:ON  
IRIS  
CAMERA ID  
:S+IRIS  
:BAR  
ID POSITION :UPPER L  
DATE/TIME  
ZOOM LVL  
:OFF  
:ON  
COLOR TEMP  
:ON  
CAMERA MODE :ON  
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout  
The indications are arranged as illustrated below.  
6
4
3
5
7
9
8
2
1
  &           *  &    ꢂ ꢂ            *  
"   
      
    
               
                               
                          
10  
  !      
  "   "                       
                              
11  
12  
13  
14  
 !            # $  
        "                 
31  
15  
16  
17  
18  
 %                             ! &  
+         '                     
30  
29  
  (     !            )  $         
,
     
#
$
             )  ) )      %    
19  
21  
23  
24  
25 26 28  
27  
22  
20  
For more information, see the following pages:  
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Information Item  
1. System mode  
Indication  
Status  
This indicates the mode that the unit operates in.  
1080 interlace mode  
1080  
720  
480  
576  
720 progressive mode  
480 interlace mode  
576 interlace mode  
This indicates the video system when signals output from CCD are  
recorded on a P2 card or output as video signals.  
1080-59.94i or 480-59.94i  
2. Camera mode  
60i  
30P  
24P  
24PA  
50i  
1080-29.97P, 720-29.97P or 480-29.97P (2-2 Pull-down)  
1080-23.98P, 720-23.98P or 480-23.98P (2-3 Pull-down)  
1080-23.98P or 480-23.98P (2-3-3-2 Pull-down)  
1080-50i or 576-50i  
25P  
60P  
50P  
1080-25P, 720-25P or 576-25P (2-2 Pull-down)  
720-59.94P  
720-50P  
This indicates the recording mode.  
Note  
DVCPRO HD is displayed in the Native recording.  
3. REC mode  
DVCPRO HD  
AVC-I 100 (optional)  
AVC-I 50 (optional)  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO  
DV  
11/¢¢.¢  
1/60 (1/100) - 1/2000, HALF  
This indicates that the shutter speed is set to SYNCHRO SCAN.  
This indicates that a fixed shutter speed has been set.  
4. Shutter speed/mode  
¢¢¢min  
The indication “¢¢¢min” stays illuminated under normal conditions or  
blinks when the remaining level is near zero.  
When the card space is used up, “END” blinks.  
The P2 card is write-protected.  
5. P2 card remaining  
free space  
END  
WP  
LOOP  
The camera-recorder is in LOOP REC mode. When loop recording cannot  
be performed, for example because the P2 card has no free space, the  
indication blinks.  
INFO P2  
P2 card being recognised.  
¢/¢  
Total free space/capacities of the P2 cards (when MODE CHECK is being  
performed).  
Note  
When the menu option P2 CARD REMAIN is set to “ONE CARD”, the  
number of the P2 card slot that contains the target card is indicated,  
together with the remaining space.  
For more information, see [P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity  
Indication] (page 76).  
¢¢¢min  
The number of the P2 card slot that contains the target card and the  
remaining free space (when MODE CHECK is being performed) are  
indicated. In LOOP REC mode, the minimum guaranteed recording time  
(Refer to [Loop Recording] (page 36)) is indicated. This indication also  
appears when the target P2 card has been switched with a user button.  
6. P2 card remaining  
free space  
[1]  
(when MODE CHECK  
is being performed)  
REC  
When an external device is controlled through the 1394 connection (when  
the 1394 option is set to BOTH),the recording status of the camera-recorder  
is displayed using characters. The indication stays illuminated during  
recording. This is displayed when the menu option REC TALLY of the  
OPTION MODE is set to “CHAR”.  
7. Camera-recorder  
REC indication  
This can also be displayed during the recording using the unit alone.  
This is displayed when the menu option REC STATUS of the VF  
INDICATOR2 is set to “ON”.  
PRO14 - AC ADPT  
Battery type, selected through a menu option. “AC ADPT” indicates when  
an external DC power supply has been input.  
8. Battery type  
(when MODE CHECK  
is being performed)  
¢¢.¢V  
¢¢¢%  
EMP  
Battery remaining level in tenths of a volt  
9. Battery remaining  
level/voltage  
The remaining battery level is indicated in percentage.  
This indicates that the battery level is empty.  
This indicates the battery is fully charged.  
MAX  
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Information Item  
Indication  
Status  
LOW/MID/HIGH  
Value set for the master gain  
Example: LOW: 0  
Gain value to which S.GAIN and DS.GAIN are assigned  
10. MODE CHECK  
Indication Area  
(STATUS:  
–3 to 30  
S.GAIN  
DS.GAIN  
30/36/42/48  
6:/10:/12:/  
15:/20:  
Master gain,  
USER SW GAIN)  
(Cause of !LED  
illumination: displayed  
full-screen)  
GAIN (0 dB)  
GAIN (–3 dB)  
DS.GAIN  
Gain status  
Gain status  
DS. GAIN value  
LINE MIX status (ON or OFF)  
Shutter status  
White balance status  
Extender status (EX2 or OFF)  
BLACK GAMMA status (ON or OFF)  
MATRIX status (A, B, or OFF)  
Color correction status (ON or OFF)  
Filter status  
LINE MIX  
z Indications selected  
through the menu option  
!LED are marked with  
[ ! ].  
z Indications which may  
activate the !LED are  
marked with [ ].  
SHUTTER  
WHITE PRE.  
EXTENDER  
B.GAMMA  
MATRIX  
COLOR COR.  
FILTER  
ATW  
ATW status (ON or OFF)  
(FUNCTION:  
VIDEO OUT)  
OUTPUT: MEM/CAM/OFF  
TYPE: HD-SDI/SD-SDI/VBS Setting for menu option VIDEO OUT switch.  
CHAR: ON/OFF  
Position of OUTPUT SEL switch.  
Position of VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch.  
(FUNCTION:  
MON OUT)  
OUTPUT: MEM/CAM/OFF  
SELECT: VBS/VF/Y  
CHAR: ON/OFF  
Position of OUTPUT SEL switch.  
Signal mode set through the MONITOR OUT menu option.  
The setting for menu option MONITOR OUT CHAR.  
The options MONITOR OUT and MONITOR OUT CHAR can be found in  
the OUTPUT SEL screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING  
page.  
(FUNCTION:  
P2CARD STATUS)  
TOTAL  
Total remaining free space/capacities of the P2 cards loaded in P2 Card  
Slots 1 - 5.  
SLOT1/SLOT2/SLOT3/  
SLOT4/SLOT5  
Remaining free space/capacity of each card. The numbers denote the P2  
card slot numbers.  
The card status is indicated as:  
ACTIVE/ACCESSING/INFO READING/FULL/PROTECTED/  
NOT SUPPORTED/FORMAT ERROR/NO CARD/PROXY  
For details of statuses, see [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2  
cards] (page 30).  
OP-SLOT  
Indicates optional slot status.  
The card status is indicated as:  
PROXY/NO CARD/NOT SUPPORTED  
(AUDIO: Enabling or CH1: ON/OFF  
disabling the FRONT  
If the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is in effect for Channel 1, then ON is  
indicated. If not, OFF is indicated.  
If the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is in effect for Channel 2, then ON is  
indicated. If not, OFF is indicated.  
CH2: ON/OFF  
AUDIO LEVEL  
control)  
(AUDIO: Phantom  
power status for the  
microphone)  
FRONT: ON/OFF  
REAR: ON/OFF  
Phantom power status of the front microphone  
Phantom power status of the rear microphone  
For more information, see [MIC/AUDIO2] (page 182).  
(AUDIO: Input signal FRONT/W.L./REAR  
Input signal and level for each channel  
CH1/2/3/4  
and level for each  
channel)  
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Information Item  
Indication  
Status  
AWB A ACTIVE  
AWB being performed on Ch A.  
AWB being performed on Ch B.  
AWB successful on Ch A.  
AWB successful on Ch B.  
AWB action aborted by user.  
AWB action failed. The second line indicates the status.  
Color temperature too low.  
Color temperature too high.  
11. Camera Warning and  
Report Area  
AWB B ACTIVE  
AWB A OK ¢.¢K  
AWB B OK ¢.¢K  
AWB BREAK ¢.¢K  
AWB NG  
COLOR TEMP LOW  
COLOR TEMP HIGH  
LEVEL OVER  
(related to AWB, ABB  
and switch settings)  
Brightness too high.  
LOW LIGHT  
Brightness too low.  
TIME OVER  
Action timed-out.  
ATW MODE  
This is indicated when AWB cannot be executed since ATW is being  
operated.  
AWB PRESET ¢.¢K  
AWB cannot be performed because the AWB switch is position at PRE or  
the super gain is enabled.  
CHECK FILTER  
ABB ACTIVE  
ABB OK  
Make sure the FILTER control is positioned correctly.  
ABB being performed.  
ABB action successful.  
ABB BREAK  
ABB NG  
ABB action aborted by user.  
ABB action failed.  
B-SHD READY  
Black shading accepted (by holding down the ABB switch during ABB  
adjustment).  
B-SHD ACTIVE  
B-SHD OK  
B-SHD BREAK  
B-SHD NG  
Black shading being adjusted.  
Black shading adjustment successful.  
Black shading adjustment aborted by user.  
Black shading adjustment failed.  
(Switch changeover  
indication)  
WHITE: # ¢.¢K  
The WHITE BAL switch has been switched. # is replaced with A, B or PRST.  
When [A] and [B] are set to “VAR”, then it is indicated as VAR ¢.¢ K. When  
[B] is assigned ATW, then it is indicated as ATW MODE.  
AUTO KNEE switch has been switched to ON or OFF.  
Gain has been switched with the GAIN selector switch or a user button.  
When the shutter speed has been switched, the shutter speed is indicated.  
Shutter speed is in SYNCRO SCAN mode.  
Filter position and detail have been switched.  
Lens extender has been turned on or off.  
Indicated when the iris override correction value is to be changed.  
AUTO KNEE: ON/OFF  
GAIN:¢¢dB  
SS: 1/¢¢¢¢  
SS: 1 1/¢¢¢¢  
FILTER: ¢ ¢.¢K  
EXTENDER: ON/OFF  
IRIS: ¢¢ F ¢.¢  
(Low light warning)  
(Y GET value)  
LOW LIGHT  
Brightness too low.  
¢¢¢.¢%  
With the Y GET ON setting, the output brightness level near the center  
marker is displayed as “%.”  
(MARKER indication) MKR: A/B/OFF  
Current marker type  
INH  
User buttons disabled.  
Selected S.GAIN  
Selected DS.GAIN  
Whether LINE MIX GAIN is ON or OFF.  
Whether S.IRIS is ON or OFF.  
Iris override can be set (the IRIS OVERRIDE setting is ON).  
Status of SUPER BLACK (ON or OFF). When it is ON, the set value is also  
indicated.  
12. User button  
functions  
S.GAIN ¢¢dB/OFF  
DS.GAIN ¢¢:/OFF  
LINE MIX ON/OFF  
S.IRIS ON/OFF  
I.OVR ON/OFF  
S.BLK –¢¢/OFF  
UM: USER MAIN  
button  
U1: USER1 button  
U2: USER2 button  
B.GAMMA ON/OFF  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
Status of BLACK GAMMA (shade correction for the black level): ON or OFF  
Input signal to be recorded on Audio Channel 1 has been switched.  
Input signal to be recorded on Audio Channel 2 has been switched.  
USER button acts as REC switch.  
REC SW  
Y GET ON  
Y GET function ON.  
RET SW  
USER button acts as RET switch.  
ATW ON/OFF  
D.ZOOM a2/a3/a4/OFF  
SLOT SEL  
ATW being performed.  
Magnification of digital zoom  
Switch that changes the target card is set.  
Indicates that PRE RECORDING mode has been switched ON or OFF.  
USB action status has been switched.  
Indicates whether the dynamic range stretcher function is ON or OFF.  
Indicates whether the focus assist function is ON or OFF.  
Indicates the mode for changing the color temperature with the JOG dial  
button is ON or OFF.  
PRE REC  
USB HOST/DEVICE/OFF  
DRS ON/OFF  
ASSIST ON/OFF  
C.TEMP  
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Information Item  
Indication  
Status  
SYSTEM ERROR-¢¢  
Something abnormal is happening to the internal computer communications  
or reference signal. No further recording or playback can be performed. ¢¢  
is replaced with an error code.For more information, see [Error Codes]  
(page 148).  
13. System information  
and warnings  
TURN POWER OFF  
P2 card has been removed while being accessed (recorded, played back, or  
formatted), and subsequent operation is disabled.  
CARD ERR ¢  
An error has occurred while recording data to or playing data from a P2  
card. In the actual indication the ¢ is replaced by the slot number of the P2  
card that triggered the error.  
REC WARNING  
BACKUP BATT EMPTY  
FAN STOP  
WIRELESS-RF  
EOM  
Something abnormal is happening to video and/or audio being recorded.  
Backup battery needs replacing.  
The fan is locked and halted.  
RF signal from the wireless receiver is degraded.  
P2 card has no free space.  
BOS  
Playback position is at the start of all the clips.  
EOS  
Playback position is at the end of all the clips.  
CANNOT REC  
The P2 card is not recordable. Detailed information is provided on the  
FUNCTION screen of MODE CHECK. See the relevant section of the  
MODE CHECK indication area.  
CANNOT PLAY  
COMM ERROR  
Clip cannot be played back perhaps because no P2 card is loaded, or the  
P2 card contains no clips.  
Displayed when disconnection between microcomputers continues for a  
specified period or longer.  
TEXT MEMO  
Text memo has been added.  
TEXT MEMO INVALID  
MARK ON/OFF  
Text memo has not been successfully added.  
Shot mark been added or deleted. For information on shot marks, see [Shot  
Mark Function] (page 41).  
SHOT MARK INVALID  
UPDATING  
USB DEVICE  
This is displayed when shot marks cannot be added.  
Clip information is being updated. Playback operation disabled.  
AJ-HPX2000 is in USB DEVICE mode. When communication is disabled,  
the indication blinks.  
USB HOST  
Indicates that the camera-recorder is set to the USB HOST mode. When the  
external hard disk is not successfully recognized, then the indication blinks.  
Thumbnail is being manipulated.  
Displayed when the connection of the DVCPRO/DV connector is abnormal  
(when AJ-YAD800G is attached).  
THUMBNAIL OPEN  
1394 INITIAL ERROR  
PROXY REC P2&SD  
Displayed when proxy recording on either the P2 card or the SD memory  
card starts (when AJ-YAX800G is attached, the PROXY REC item on the  
VF INDICATOR2 screen is turned on).  
PROXY REC P2  
NEAR END (SD)  
Displayed when proxy recording on the P2 card starts (when AJ-YAX800G is  
attached, the PROXY REC item on the VF INDICATOR2 screen is turned on).  
When the remaining free space on the SD Memory card drops below one  
minute during proxy recording, the message is displayed (when AJ-  
YAX800G is attached).  
EOM (SD)  
Displayed when full capacity is reached during proxy recording on the SD  
memory card (when AJ-YAX800G is attached).  
PROXY CARD ERROR  
SD CARD WRITE ERR  
Displayed when proxy recording stops because of failure on either the video  
encoder card or the stream.(when AJ-YAX800G is attached).  
Displayed when a failure occurs on the SD memory card during proxy  
recording, and only recording on the SD memory card stops.(when AJ-  
YAX800G is attached).  
CANNOT DISP IN VF  
TC REGEN  
No return video, playback, or externally input video can be output to the  
viewfinder.  
The RET button was pressed to regenerate the time code as the time code  
for the last clip recorded on a P2 card.  
SLOT SEL  
This blinks while the recording slots of P2 cards are switched after pressing  
the USER switch where the SLOT SEL function is assigned.  
This is displayed if the recording slots of P2 cards cannot be switched when  
the USER switch where the SLOT SEL function is assigned is pressed.  
This is displayed when the recording starts or completes while a P2 card with  
an irregular directory arrangement is inserted or data are recorded after  
inserting an irregular P2 card.  
SLOT SEL INVALID  
DIR NG CARD  
SLOT1/2/3/4/5  
RUN DOWN CARD  
SLOT1/2/3/4/5  
This is displayed when the recording starts or completes with an expired P2  
card or when data are recorded after inserting an expired P2 card.  
TCG  
TCR  
(V)UBG  
(V)UBR  
CTL  
12:59:59:20  
12:59:59:20  
AB CD EF 00  
12 34 56 78  
–1:59:59:20  
TCG (time code generator value)  
TCR (time code reader value)  
UBG VUBG (User bits generator value)  
UBR VUBR (User bits reader value)  
Displays CTL count.  
14. Time code indication  
DZa2/a3/a4  
Magnification of the digital zoom when the unit is in digital zoom mode.  
Lens extender used.  
15. D.ZOOM  
16. Extender  
EX  
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Information Item  
Indication  
Status  
¢.¢K  
Color temperature assigned to A, B, and PRST of the WHITE BAL switch  
(this is a value stored at AWB performance or a value set through the menu  
option). The indication is not provided in ATW mode.  
17. Color temperature  
1 - 4  
Position of the CC/ND filter.  
This indicates that the filter has not been set to a proper position.  
18. Filter position  
DRS  
This appears when the video level of a part with high brightness is  
compressed, and the function stretching the dynamic range is selected.  
19. Dynamic range  
stretcher mode  
A
B
P
T
WHITE BAL switch positioned at [A].  
WHITE BAL switch positioned at [B].  
WHITE BAL switch positioned at [PRST].  
ATW mode active. When brightness and color are outside operating limits,  
the indication blinks.  
20. WHITE BAL switch  
position  
6:/10:/12:/15:/20:  
Storage gain (DS.GAIN) value (when active)  
21. Stored gain  
indication  
¢¢dB  
Current gain value.  
22. Gain value  
M
This appears when LINE MIX GAIN (+6 dB) is active  
23. LINE MIX GAIN  
display  
- - - - - - - - +  
F
W
R
Selected channel together with its audio level.  
AUDIO IN switch is positioned at FRONT.  
AUDIO IN switch is positioned at W.L.(WIRELESS)  
AUDIO IN switch is positioned at REAR.  
24. Audio input channel  
and level meter  
B
S
Super black ON.  
25. Super black ON  
26. Super iris ON  
Super iris ON.  
+ +  
+
Correction phase of the iris override (when active)  
27. Iris override  
indication  
+ + : On the open side by 1  
– – : On the closed side by 1  
No indication : Standard status  
+: On the open side by 0.5  
–: On the closed side by 0.5  
(No indication)  
– –  
NC  
Lens cable is not connected.  
Lens iris is at maximum.  
Lens iris value  
28. Iris, F value  
OPEN  
F1.7 - F16  
CLOSE  
Lens iris closed.  
Note  
These indications are provided when the lens is capable of indicating the iris  
value. When the iris is being overridden, they blink.  
Z00 - Z99  
Zoom degree is indicated. This indication is not provided for a lens that does  
not return the zoom position, even if the indication is set to ON.  
29. Zoom indication  
Displayed before and after operation during INTERVAL REC mode.  
Displayed during INTERVAL REC operation.  
(blink) ¢¢h¢¢m/¢¢s Displays the pause time before the next recording during INTERVAL REC.  
[i]  
30. INTERVAL REC/PRE  
RECORDING  
(blink)  
indication/  
SD memory card  
remaining free space  
P-REC (blink)  
Indicated while pre-recorded video and audio are being recorded on the P2  
card. If the USER switch is set to perform the PRE RECORDING function,  
either “P-REC OFF” or the specified duration “1s - 8/15s” is displayed when  
the PRE RECORDING mode is switched by pressing the USER switch.  
If a video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, optional accessory) is attached, the  
remaining free space on the SD Memory card will be displayed when the  
MODE CHECK button is pressed during proxy recording.  
[SD]  
¢¢h ¢¢m  
END  
[END] is displayed when there is no remaining free space.  
COMP  
This appears when setting the mode for suppressing distortion of  
compressed video images that may occur when dark parts are shot. (Only  
for the DVCPRO HD at 720P)  
31. Compression mode  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays  
75  
 
P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication  
Menu option  
P2 CARD REMAIN*1  
5.P2 card remaining free space  
indication*2  
6.P2 card remaining free space  
indication (during MODE CHECK)  
Status of  
unit  
Recording  
status  
2
*
Under normal  
conditions  
Other than LOOP TOTAL  
REC mode  
The total remaining free space of all Not provided  
P2 cards loaded in the P2 card slots  
is indicated in minutes.  
Example: 30min  
ONE CARD  
The number of the P2 card slot  
holding the target P2 card, together  
with that card’s remaining free space  
indicated in minutes.  
Not provided  
Example:  
8min  
[1]  
Not provided  
LOOP REC mode TOTAL/ONE CARD Indicated as [LOOP]  
OFF Not provided  
OFF  
Not provided  
Not provided  
Not provided  
During MODE  
CHECK  
Other than LOOP TOTAL/ONE CARD/ The total remaining free space and The number of the P2 card slot  
REC mode  
OFF  
capacities of all P2 cards loaded in holding the target P2 card, together  
the P2 card slots are indicated in  
minutes.  
with that card’s remaining free  
space, indicated in minutes.  
Example: 20/40  
Example:  
8min  
[1]  
LOOP REC mode  
Indicated as [LOOP]  
The minimum guaranteed recording  
time is indicated in minutes.  
Example: 7min  
*1 The menu option P2CARD REMAIN can be found in the <VF INDICATOR2> screen, which is accessible from the VF  
page.  
*2 If the remaining free space or memory capacity is 999 min or more, [999min] is displayed.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays  
76  
 
Indications Available in the Viewfinder Screen  
Selectable  
Provided when  
between on and the appropriate Provided during  
Provided during  
playback  
Selectable  
off through menu  
options  
status is  
encountered.  
MODE CHECK*1  
1. System mode  
2. Camera mode  
3. REC mode  
4. Shutter speed/mode  
5. P2 card remaining free space  
6. P2 card remaining free space  
(MODE CHECK)  
7. Camera-recorder REC indication  
8. Battery type  
9. Battery remaining level/voltage  
10. MODE CHECK indication area  
11. Camera warning and report area  
12. User button functions  
13. System information and warnings  
14. Time code indication  
15. D.ZOOM  
16. Extender  
17. Color temperature  
18. Filter position  
19. Dynamic range stretcher mode  
20. WHITE BAL switch position  
21. Stored gain indication  
22. Gain value  
23. LINE MIX GAIN display  
All 4ch input  
information  
24. Audio input channel and level meter  
25. Super black ON  
26. Super iris ON  
27. Iris override indication  
28. Iris, F value  
29. Zoom indication  
30. INTERVAL REC/  
PRE RECORDING indication/  
SD memory card remaining free  
space  
31. Compression mode  
*1 ±: Not provided when the menu option STATUS is set to OFF, which can be found in the <MODE CHK IND> screen, accessible from  
the VF page.  
z: Provided regardless of the menu option setting.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays  
77  
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  
DISP CONDITION  
DISP MODE  
VF OUT  
:NORMAL  
:3  
:Y  
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.  
For directions on navigating the menu, see [Setting Menu  
Options] (page 153).  
VF DTL  
:3  
ZEBRA1 DETECT  
ZEBRA2 DETECT  
ZEBRA2  
LOW LIGHT LVL  
ECU MENU DISP.  
50M INDICATOR  
MARKER/CHAR LVL  
:070%  
:085%  
:SPOT  
:35%  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:50%  
DISP MODE  
settings  
Message appears when:  
Message  
1
2
3
CC/ND filter changed.  
Gain changed.  
FILTER: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4)  
GAIN: n dB  
±
±
z
±
±
±
±
±
z
z
z
z
(n=–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30)  
WHITE BAL switch re-positioned.  
WHITE: n (n=A, B, PRE)  
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch positioned at  
[AUTO KNEE] or [OFF].  
AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)  
SS:  
1/100 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,  
11/¢¢.¢)  
Shutter speed/mode changed.  
±
z
z
White balance adjusted (AWB performed).  
Black balance adjusted (ABB performed).  
Extender selected.  
Example: AWB A OK 3.2 K  
Example: ABB OK  
±
±
±
±
±
±
z
z
±
z
±
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Example: EXTENDER ON  
Example: UM: S.GAIN 30 dB  
Example: MKR: A  
USER button selected.  
MARKER SELECT button selected.  
Iris being overridden.  
Example: ++ F 5.6  
z: Message appears.  
±: Message does not appear.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays  
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The center, safety zone, safety zone area and frame  
markers may be set to ON or OFF, along with  
specifications of the marker types. To set and select  
markers, go to the VF MARKER screen from the VF page  
and select the appropriate options.  
Note  
The indication MKR:A at the upper right of the screen  
shows the current indication status. To view TABLE B,  
press the MARKER SELECT button. This changes the  
indication to MKR:B, allowing you to view the settings.  
For directions on navigating the menu, see [Setting Menu  
Options] (page 153).  
# < VF MARKER >  
                                          MKR:A  
TABLE  
:A  
CENTER MARK  
SAFETY MARK  
SAFETY AREA  
FRAME SIG  
FRAME MARK  
FLAME LVL  
:1  
:2  
:90%  
:4:3  
:OFF  
:15  
Marker Check Screen Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)  
The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to view  
the marker settings of the unit.  
Markers  
Pressing the MARKER SELECT button on the camera-  
recorder switches the marker indication as follows.  
Center  
Safety zone  
Marker A > Marker B > No marker  
If the menu option FRAME SIG is set to 16:9 as the  
information of Marker A and 4:3 as the information of  
Marker B, then the 16:9 and 4:3 view angles can easily be  
checked with the button, as required.  
The view angle specified through the menu  
option FRAME SIG is displayed.  
MARKER SELECT button  
Checking Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder  
The viewfinder displays the return video signal input to the  
< SW MODE >  
GENLOCK IN connector while the RET button at the lens  
is held down.  
To enable this capability, select CAM RET for the menu  
option RET SW. This option can be found in the <SW  
MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM  
OPERATION page.  
#
RET SW  
:R.REVIEW  
:-10  
:ON  
S.BLK LVL  
AUTO KNEE SW  
SHD.ABB SW CTL  
COLOR BARS  
S.GAIN OFF  
DS.GAIN OFF  
D.ZOOMX2  
:ON  
:SMPTE  
:L/M/H  
:DS.GAIN  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
D.ZOOMX3  
D.ZOOMX4  
RC CHECK SW  
:R.REVIEW  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays  
79  
 
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor  
Using the LCD Monitor  
5
Through the menu option LCD MON CHAR, specify  
whether or not the LCD should display the same  
characters as the viewfinder.  
1
2
Turn on the POWER switch of the unit.  
This menu option can be found in the <OUTPUT  
SEL> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM  
SETTING page.  
Slide the OPEN button in the arrow 1 direction to  
open the LCD monitor in the arrow 2 direction.  
<OUTPUT SEL>  
OUTPUT ITEM  
MONITOR OUT  
:MENU ONLY  
:VBS  
MONITOR OUT CHAR:OFF  
#
LCD MON CHAR  
VF MODE  
THUMBNAIL OUT  
:ON  
:MEM  
:OFF  
Notes  
z When closing the LCD monitor make sure that it is  
shut tight.  
z In an environment with sudden temperature  
changes, condensation may form on the liquid  
crystal surface of the monitor. If this happens, wipe  
off the moisture with a soft, dry cloth.  
3
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most  
convenient viewing.  
z When the camera-recorder is very cold, the video  
image in the LCD monitor will appear slightly darker  
immediately after the power is turned on. Once the  
interior of the camera-recorder warms up, the LCD  
monitor delivers normal brightness.  
The monitor can turn up to 180 degrees towards the  
lens and up to 90 degrees towards you.  
Note  
To prevent camera-recorder failure, do not allow  
undue force to be applied to the monitor (when it is  
open).  
Self-portrait Shooting  
When shooting with the LCD display angled 180 degrees  
towards the lens, you can set the menu option SELF  
SHOOT to “MIRROR”, to horizontally flip the video image  
on the LCD display, and allow you to view a mirror image  
while shooting.  
Note that only the video image on the LCD monitor is  
horizontally flipped, not the actual video being recorded.  
The menu option SELF SHOOT can be found in the <LCD  
MONITOR> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM  
SETTING page.  
4
The options BRIGHTNESS, COLOR LEVEL, and  
CONTRAST show respectively the brightness, color  
level and contrast of the screen. These options can be  
found in the <LCD MONITOR> screen, which is  
accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.  
Notes  
z When the LCD monitor is angled 180 degrees towards  
you with the menu option SELF SHOOT to “MIRROR”,  
the LCD monitor does not provide the same status  
indication as the viewfinder, regardless of the setting for  
the menu option LCD MON CHAR.  
# <LCD MONITOR>  
BRIGHTNESS  
COLOR LEVEL  
CONTRAST  
:+0  
:+0  
:+0  
z Return signals from the GENLOCK IN connector cannot  
be output to the LCD monitor.  
BACKLIGHT  
SELF SHOOT  
:NORMAL  
:MIRROR  
z When the OUTPUT SEL switch is positioned to CAM in  
the HD mode (1080i, 720P), playback cannot be output  
to the LCD monitor. The HD viewfinder must be used to  
view playback.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor  
80  
 
Selection of video output signals  
The unit employs the VIDEO OUT connector and the MON OUT connector as connectors for outputting video signals.  
Settings of signals output from VIDEO OUT connector  
The signal modes for outputting signals from the VIDEO  
OUT connector are switched with the VIDEO OUT switch.  
Variable  
range  
Item  
Remarks  
HD SDI:  
OUTPUT ITEM  
MENU  
ONLY  
TC  
STATUS  
Set the characters to be  
superimposed on the output signals  
from the VIDEO OUT connector.  
MENU ONLY:  
The menu screen is superimposed  
only when the menu is accessed.  
This normally displays nothing.  
TC:  
To output the HD SDI signals. When the camera-  
recorder is set to the SD mode, SD-SDI signals are  
output.  
SD SDI:  
To output the SD SDI signals. (Signals are down-  
converted in HD mode.)  
VBS:  
Time codes are superimposed  
(when the menu is accessed, the  
menu screen is superimposed.)  
STATUS:  
To output the composite video signals. (Signals are  
down-converted in HD mode.)  
VIDEO OUT switch  
The characters that are the same  
as the characters superimposed in  
the viewfinder screen are  
superimposed.  
(When the menu is accessed, the  
menu screen is superimposed.)  
The signals output from the MON OUT connector or  
VIDEO OUT connector are switched with the OUTPUT  
SEL switch.  
However, the switching operation is not acknowledged  
during the recording operation.  
MEM:  
During EE, such as recording, video images taken  
by the camera are output. Meanwhile, signals on  
the P2 card are output during playback.  
CAM:  
The camera images are output at all times.  
OFF:  
No signal is output from the VIDEO OUT or MON  
OUT connector.  
OUTPUT SEL switch  
Set the characters to be superimposed on the signals  
output from the VIDEO OUT connector by using the  
VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch and the OUTPUT ITEM  
item on the menu (<OUTPUT SEL> screen on the  
SYSTEM SETTING page).  
VIDEO OUT CHARACTER  
switch  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Selection of video output signals  
81  
   
Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector  
The MON OUT connector outputs down-converted analog  
signals.  
Set the video signals output from the MON OUT connector  
by using the MONITOR OUT item on the menu (<OUTPUT  
SEL> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page).  
Variable  
range  
Item  
Remarks  
MONITOR OUT VBS  
Set video signals output from the  
MON OUT connector.  
VBS: Analog composite signals are  
output.  
VF  
Y
VF: Y signals to be output to the  
viewfinder is output. The  
status  
screen  
is  
also  
superimposed.  
Y:  
Analog HD-Y signals are  
output.  
Set to superimpose characters to the VBS signals output  
from the MON OUT connector in the MONITOR OUT  
CHARA item of the menu (<OUTPUT SEL> screen on the  
SYSTEM SETTING page).  
Variable  
range  
Item  
Remarks  
MONITOR OUT ON  
CHARA OFF  
Superimpose characters on the VBS  
output signals from the MON OUT  
connector.  
ON: To superimpose  
OFF:Not to superimpose  
Note  
This does not link with the VIDEO  
OUT CHARACTER switch.  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Selection of video output signals  
82  
 
Handling data  
Set data file configuration  
The unit employs 5 sets for the file data area.  
For menu items that can be read from or stored in the  
respective areas, refer to [Menu] (page 151)  
FACTORY data:  
The area for storing factory settings  
Data cannot be revised with menu operations.  
USER data:  
The area for storing the data set by menu operations  
The FACTORY data is stored as the factory setting.  
CURRENT data:  
Notes  
z For information about how to navigate through the menu  
for this section, see [Setting Menu Options] (page 153).  
z Access the respective data settings files after switching  
the PC MODE to “OFF”. If the respective data settings  
files are accessed when the unit is in USB DEVICE  
mode, an error may occur. The PC MODE can be  
operated from the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the  
SYSTEM SETTING page.  
The area for storing the operating status of the unit  
The set value in this area is revised by menu  
operations.  
SCENE file:  
Four sets of scene files are provided.  
LENS file:  
Eight sets of lens files are provided.  
It is possible to write eight  
setup files on the SD  
memory card.  
SD memory card  
SET UP data  
No. of files: 8  
Menu operations  
SD CARD READ/WRITE  
READ  
SD CARD READ/WRITE  
WRITE  
To revise the set  
value  
SCENE  
WRITE  
SCENE file  
No. of files: 4  
SCENE  
READ  
CURRENT data  
(Operating status of the unit)  
No. of files: 1  
LENS FILE  
READ  
WRITE USER READ USER  
DATA  
DATA  
USER data  
LENS file  
LENS FILE  
WRITE  
No. of files: 1  
No. of files: 8  
READ FACTORY  
DATA  
FACTORY data  
(Revision disable)  
No. of files: 1  
LENS FILE CARD R/W  
READ  
LENS FILE CARD R/W  
WRITE  
SD memory card  
: Files built in the unit  
: Menu operations  
Lens file  
No. of files: 8a8  
It is possible to write eight  
the SD memory card.  
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.  
Regarding SD memory cards, please see <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page 21).  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Handling data  
83  
   
Handling SD memory cards  
An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before or after the power is turned on.  
To insert an SD memory card  
To remove the SD memory card  
Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD memory  
card (optional accessory) into the SD memory card slot  
with the notch upward. Close the lid.  
Open the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that the BUSY  
lamp is not illuminated. Then, further depress the SD  
memory card towards the main unit. This releases the SD  
memory card from the insertion slot. Take hold of the SD  
memory card and remove it. Close the lid.  
SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an  
environment where they may be  
z Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;  
z Exposed to water droplets; or  
z Electrically charged.  
For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted  
into the unit with the lid closed.  
Note  
An SD memory card must be inserted with the right side  
facing the slot. If the card is hard to insert, it may be  
reversed or upside down. Do not force it into the slot.  
Check the card before re-inserting it.  
Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD memory card  
To format an SD memory card, write settings data or read  
data on an SD memory card, navigate the menu to the  
<SD CARD READ/ WRITE> screen from the FILE page.  
To format an SD memory card  
Note  
SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail  
screen. For more information, see [Formatting SD memory  
cards] (page 123).  
# < SD CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
:1  
:1  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
1
2
3
Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE>  
screen.  
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
menu option CARD CONFIG.  
If an SD memory card that is formatted in a standard other  
than the SD standards and SDHC standards, [FORMAT  
ERROR] is displayed in the top right section of the window.  
In this case, reformat the card as follows. Note that the  
indication “FORMAT ERROR” does not disappear if the SD  
memory card is replaced with this menu page open. When  
the SD memory card is replaced, perform TITLE READ.  
Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
CONFIG?  
YES  
#
NO  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Handling data  
84  
   
To write set data on an SD memory card  
4
To format the SD memory card, turn the JOG dial  
button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial  
button.  
When the SD memory card has been formatted, the  
following message appears:  
1
Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE>  
screen.  
To select a file number  
2
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option [W. SELECT]. Then, press the dial button.  
< SD CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
CONFIG OK  
#
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
TITLE:  
The card will not be formatted if the following message  
appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
Error message  
CONFIG NG  
Remedy  
Insert an SD memory card.  
3
Turn the JOG dial button to select a desired number  
(1 - 8). Then, press the dial button.  
NO CARD  
(No SD memory card inserted.)  
CONFIG NG  
ERROR  
The card may be defective.  
Replace the card.  
To give the selected file a title  
(SD memory card cannot be  
formatted.)  
4
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option [TITLE:].  
CONFIG NG  
Remove the card and cancel  
the protect.  
WRITE PROTECT  
(SD memory card is write-  
protected.)  
< SD CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
:1  
:1  
CONFIG NG  
Example: The SD memory card  
is not accessible because it is  
being played back.  
After the operation in process,  
format the card.  
CANNOT ACCCESS  
(SD memory card not  
accessible).  
#
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
5
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
The settings menu disappears and the status of the  
unit is indicated at the top and bottom of the  
viewfinder screen.  
5
Press the JOG dial button. This moves the cursor to  
the entry area, putting the unit in entry mode.  
Note  
If an SD memory card is inserted or removed with the  
<SD CARD READ/WRITE> screen open, the data  
title cannot be edited.  
Move the cursor to the option TITLE READ and press  
the JOG dial button.  
< SD CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
Edit the data title.  
;
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Handling data  
85  
The data will not be written if any of the following  
messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:  
6
Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character  
appears.  
The characters that appear are switched in the  
following order:  
Error message  
WRITE NG  
Remedy  
Insert an SD memory card.  
NO CARD  
Space:  
(No SD memory card inserted.)  
Ð
WRITE NG  
FORMAT ERROR  
(SD memory card not properly Replace the card.  
formatted.)  
The card has not been  
formatted using the unit.  
Alphabetical characters: A to Z  
Ð
Numerals:  
Ð
0 to 9  
WRITE NG  
ERROR  
The card may be defective.  
Replace the card.  
Symbols:  
', >, <, /, -  
(SD memory card not writable.)  
WRITE NG  
Remove the card and disable  
the protect.  
WRITE PROTECT  
(SD memory card write-  
protected.)  
7
8
Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired  
character.  
WRITE NG  
Example: The SD memory card  
is not accessible because it is  
being played back.  
After the operation in process,  
format the card.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
next digit (clockwise), and repeat Steps 6 - 7 to set  
characters (up to eight characters).  
CANNOT ACCCESS  
(SD memory card not  
accessible.)  
WRITENG  
CARD FULL  
The card is not writable  
because it has no free space.  
To write data on a selected file  
(SD memory card has no free Delete unwanted files or  
9
When the title is set, turn the JOG dial button to move  
the cursor to [:].  
space.)  
replace the card with a new  
one.  
< SD CARD READ/WRITE >  
13 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.  
Then, press the dial button.  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
When the data has been written, the following  
message appears:  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
;
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
10 Press the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the  
WRITE OK  
option [TITLE:].  
11 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option [WRITE].  
14 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
The settings menu disappears and the status of the  
unit is indicated at the top and bottom of the  
viewfinder screen.  
12 Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
Notes  
z The SD CARD R/W SELECT screen can be used to  
select the type of the menu to be written on the SD  
memory card.  
z It is possible to overwrite the setup file on the unit with a  
setup file from another device. Note that if the file is  
overwritten, the original setup file from the other device  
will be lost.  
WRITE?  
YES  
NO  
#
TITLE:  
z We recommend managing the respective SD memory  
cards on the respective devices independently.  
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To read data on an SD memory card  
6
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.  
Then, press the dial button.  
When the data has been read, the following message  
appears:  
1
Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE>  
screen.  
To select a file number  
2
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
menu option [R. SELECT]. Then, press the dial  
button.  
READ OK  
< SD CARD READ/WRITE >  
#
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
1
1
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
The data will not be read if any of the following messages  
appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:  
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
Error message  
READ NG  
Remedy  
Insert an SD memory card.  
NO CARD  
(No SD memory card inserted.)  
3
Turn the JOG dial button to select a desired number  
(1 - 8). Then, press the dial button.  
READ NG  
FORMAT ERROR  
(SD memory card not properly Replace the card.  
formatted.)  
The card has not been  
formatted using the unit.  
To read data on a selected file  
READ NG  
NO FILE  
Write file data.  
(No file found.)  
4
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option [READ].  
READ NG  
ERROR  
(SD memory card not  
readable.)  
Only data written with the unit  
is readable.  
< SD CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
#
READ NG  
Example: The SD memory card  
is not accessible because it is  
being played back.  
CANNOT ACCCESS  
(SD memory card not  
accessible.)  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
After the operation in process,  
read data.  
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
7
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
The settings menu will be replaced by status  
indications for the unit.  
5
Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
READ?  
YES  
#
NO  
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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.  
This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum  
setup state.  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option READ USER DATA.  
< SCENE >  
#
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
To write data, go to the <INITIALIZE> screen from the FILE  
page. To read the written user data, go to the <SCENE>  
screen from the FILE page.  
:1  
WRITE  
RESET  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
To write settings data in the user area  
1
2
Navigate the menu to the <INITIALIZE> screen.  
Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option WRITE USER DATA.  
< INITIALIZE >  
READ FACTORY DATA  
#
WRITE USER DATA  
READ?  
YES  
#
NO  
4
5
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.  
Then, press the dial button.  
The data written in the user area of the internal  
memory of the unit is read to complete the setting.  
3
Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
The set user data may be also read without navigating the  
menu.  
WRITE?  
YES  
NO  
1
2
Turn off the POWER switch.  
#
Position the WHITE BAL switch at [PRST].  
4
5
1
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.  
Then, press the dial button.  
This writes the settings data into the user area of the  
internal memory of the unit.  
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
To read written user data  
Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen.  
WHITE BAL  
Switch  
3
With the AUTO W/B BAL switch flipped up, turn on the  
POWER switch.  
This resets all settings for USER menu options to  
their defaults.  
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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 this area. Four types of scene files are available.  
This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum  
setup state.  
7
8
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.  
Then, press the dial button.  
This writes the setting data into the scene file area of  
the unit internal memory.  
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
To change the settings, go to the <SCENE> screen from  
the FILE page.  
To write settings data for scene files  
1
2
Navigate the menu to the SCENE screen.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
SCENE SEL option.  
3
Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.  
Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene  
file number.  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
#
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
RESET  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
4
5
Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.  
Turn the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the  
option WRITE.  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
#
WRITE  
RESET  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
6
Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
WRITE?  
YES  
#
NO  
TITLE:  
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89  
To read settings data for scene files  
To return data for scene files to their defaults  
Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen.  
1
2
Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen.  
1
2
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option SCENE SEL.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option SCENE SEL.  
3
Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.  
Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene  
file number.  
3
Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.  
Then, turn the dial button to select the scene file that  
you want to reset.  
< SCENE >  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
READ USER DATA  
#
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
#
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
WRITE  
RESET  
RESET  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
4
5
Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.  
4
5
Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
READ option.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
option [RESET].  
< SCENE >  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
WRITE  
:1  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
WRITE  
:1  
#
RESET  
#
RESET  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
6
Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
6
Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
READ?  
YES  
RESET?  
YES  
#
NO  
#
NO  
7
8
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 unit is read to complete the setting.  
7
8
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 unit is reset to the defaults.  
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
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90  
To title settings data for scene files  
10 Press the JOG dial button to display the following  
message:  
1
2
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.  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
WRITE?  
YES  
:1  
#
NO  
WRITE  
RESET  
TITLE:  
#
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
11 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.  
Then, press the dial button.  
This writes the title into the scene file area of the unit  
internal memory.  
3
4
Press the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
title entry area, putting the unit in entry mode.  
12 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
RESET  
;
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character  
appears.  
The characters that appear are switched in the  
following order:  
Space:  
Ð
Alphabetical characters: A to Z  
Ð
Numerals:  
Ð
0 to 9  
Symbols:  
', >, <, /, -  
5
6
Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired  
character.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the  
next digit (clockwise), and repeat Steps 4 - 5 to set  
characters (up to eight characters).  
7
8
9
When the title is set, turn the JOG dial button to move  
the cursor to [:].  
Press the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the  
options TITLE 1 - 4.  
Turn the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the  
option WRITE.  
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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 is accessible from the FILE page.  
#
READ FACTORY DATA  
WRITE USER DATA  
All settings will be reset to their defaults.  
Note  
This operation does not delete the scene file, lens file, and  
the information stored as the user data.  
Lens file  
The built-in memory of the unit stores eight sets of lens  
files.  
The following data are recorded on the lens file.  
z Title name  
z White shading correction value  
z Flare compensation value  
On the SD memory card, eight titles for eight sets of lens  
files in a table (total 64 sets) can be written.  
z RB gain offset correction value  
How to provide lens files  
Adjustment of white shading  
Adjustment of gain offset  
For the white shading adjustment, refer to [Adjusting the  
Lens White Shading] (page 102)  
For correcting changes in white balance that may occur  
when replacing the lens.  
1
2
Mount the lens as standard on the unit.  
Adjustment of the flare  
Using the menu operations, open the <LENS FILE ADJ>  
screen from the MAINTENANCE page and adjust the flare  
in the LENS R FLARE item, the LENS G FLARE item and  
the LENS B FLARE item.  
Shoot the grayscale chart with appropriate lighting  
(2000 lx, 3200 K are preferable).  
3
4
Set the WHITE BAL switch to the “A” position.  
#
< LENS FILE ADJ >  
Adjust the lens aperture so that the white window at  
the center of the grayscale chart is about 80%.  
RB GAIN CTRL RESET:ON  
LENS R GAIN OFFSET:+000  
LENS B GAIN OFFSET:+000  
LENS R FLARE  
LENS G FLARE  
LENS B FLARE  
:000  
:000  
:000  
5
6
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWBto adjust  
the white balance automatically.  
Measure the signal level of RGB by using the  
waveform monitor (WFM).  
7
8
Replace the lens to one where a lens file is provided.  
Example of the chart for flare adjustment  
Adjust the lens aperture so that the signal level of Gch  
isthe same signal level as the one obtained in 6  
above.  
9
Using the menu operations, open the <LENS FILE  
ADJ> screen from the MAINTENANCE page and set  
the RB GAIN CTRL RESET to ON.  
0.1H  
0.1L  
10 Adjust the signal level of Rch to be the same as Gch  
in the LENS R OFFSET item.  
11 In the same way, adjust the signal level of Bch to be  
the same as Gch in the LENS B OFFSET item.  
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92  
 
To save the lens file into the built-in memory  
Select the file No.  
7
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the  
character to be set is displayed.  
When the button is turned, the character displayed is  
switched in the following sequence:  
1
2
3
Using the menu operations, open the <LENS FILE>  
screen from the FILE page.  
Space:  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the FILE SELECT item.  
Ð
Alphabetical characters: A to Z  
Ð
Press the JOG dial button and the file number will  
flash. Turn the JOG dial button to select the file (1 to  
8) to be recorded.  
Numerals:  
Ð
0 to 9  
Symbols:  
', >, <, /, -, . , x  
< LENS FILE >  
#
FILE NO.  
READ  
WRITE  
:1  
8
9
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.  
RESET ALL  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the next position (right), and repeat steps 7 and 8 to  
set the characters (maximum of 12).  
TITLE:  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
10 When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial  
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.  
< LENS FILE >  
4
Press the JOG dial button to enter the file number.  
FILE NO.  
READ  
WRITE  
:1  
Give a title to the selected file.  
RESET ALL  
;
TITLE:¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢  
5
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the “TITLE : ” item.  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
< LENS FILE >  
FILE NO.  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
RESET ALL  
11 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow  
#
TITLE:  
(cursor) returns to the “TITLE : ” item.  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
< LENS FILE >  
FILE NO.  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
RESET ALL  
#
TITLE:¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢  
6
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow  
(cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input  
mode is established.  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
< LENS FILE >  
FILE NO.  
READ  
WRITE  
:1  
12 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
RESET ALL  
;
the WRITE position.  
TITLE:  
< LENS FILE >  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
FILE NO.  
READ  
WRITE  
:1  
#
RESET ALL  
TITLE:¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
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93  
13 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
14 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
message appears.  
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.  
Note  
The values will not be stored in the unit’s internal  
memory if another menu screen is selected without  
executing WRITE or if the menu is exited.  
WRITE?  
YES  
NO  
#
15 Press the MENU button.  
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays  
showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top  
and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
To read the lens file from the builtin memory  
1
2
3
Using menu operations, open the <LENS FILE>  
screen from the FILE page.  
6
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the FILE SELECT item.  
Press the JOG dial button and the file number will  
flash. Turn the JOG dial button to select the file (1 to  
8) to be read.  
READ?  
YES  
< LENS FILE >  
#
NO  
#
FILE NO.  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
RESET ALL  
7
8
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
The recorded correction values for the white shading,  
flare, and RB gain offset are read.  
TITLE:  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
Press the MENU button.  
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays  
showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top  
and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
4
5
Press the JOG dial button to enter the file number.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the READ item.  
< LENS FILE >  
FILE NO.  
READ  
WRITE  
:1  
#
RESET ALL  
TITLE:  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
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94  
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  
internal memory can be saved onto an SD memory card  
Saving lens files on the SD memory card  
as card files under a single title. A total of eight titles can  
be saved on an SD memory card.  
Furthermore, the eight lens files saved under one title on  
Select the card file No.  
an SD memory card can be loaded into the units internal  
memory.  
1
Using menu operations, open the <LENS FILE CARD  
R/W> screen from the FILE page.  
When the message “FORMAT ERROR” appears in  
the upper right corner, format the SD memory card  
with the camera-recorder. SD cards can be formatted  
through the CARD CONFIG menu option on the  
READ/WRITE screen. For more information, see,  
[Handling SD memory cards] (page 84).  
The correlation between the lens files stored in the internal  
memory and lens files saved on an SD memory card is  
shown below.  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the CARD FILE SELECT item.  
Internal memory  
Press the JOG dial button and the card file number  
will flash. Turn the JOG dial button to select the file (1  
to 8) to be recorded.  
Up to 8 sets of the lens file  
can be stored in the built-in  
memory.  
8 lens files  
< LENS FILE CARD R/W >  
#
CARD FILE SELECT :1  
READ  
WRITE  
TITLE READ  
The contents of 8 lens files  
can be saved onto an SD  
memory card as card files  
under one title or they can  
be loaded from the SD  
memory card.  
TITLE:  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
Card files  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Title 3  
Title 4  
4
Press the JOG dial button to enter the file number.  
Give a title to the selected card file.  
5
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the “TITLE :” item.  
Title 5  
Title 6  
Title 7  
Title 8  
< LENS FILE CARD R/W >  
CARD FILE SELECT :1  
READ  
WRITE  
TITLE READ  
#
TITLE:  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
6
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow  
(cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input  
mode is established.  
A total of 64 lens files (8 lens files k 8 titles) can be saved  
on an SD memory card.  
Now perform step 7 on page 93 through step 15 on  
page 94.  
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95  
Loading lens files from the SD memory card  
1
2
3
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. Turn the JOG dial button to select the file (1  
to 8) to be read.  
< LENS FILE CARD R/W >  
#
CARD FILE SELECT :1  
READ  
WRITE  
TITLE READ  
TITLE:  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
4
Press the JOG dial button to enter the file number.  
Now perform steps 5 through 8 on page 94.  
Note  
The card file titles on the SD memory card are displayed  
on the <LENS FILE CARD R/W> screen, but the titles of  
the lens files contained in the card files are not shown on  
this screen.  
To display these titles, load the files, and check the titles on  
the <LENS FILE> screen.  
The lens files in the unit’s internal memory will be rewritten  
as the loaded lens files at this time. For this reason, save  
the lens files in the internal memory onto the SD memory  
card first to back them up before loading them on the SD  
memory card.  
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96  
Preparation  
Power Supply  
A battery pack or an external DC power supply can be used as AJ-HPX2000’s power supply.  
Using a Battery Pack  
Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be  
used:  
Anton/Bauer  
IDX  
PACO  
Sony  
The type of the battery can be checked or changed  
through the viewfinder or menu screen on the monitor.  
z Pressing the MODE CHECK button on the side of the  
camera-recorder displays the current type of the battery  
in the upper right corner of the viewfinder display.  
z Navigate the menu to open the BATTERY/P2CARD  
screen from the MAIN OPERATION page. Then, through  
the BATTERY SELECT menu option, you can check and  
change the battery type.  
# < BATTERY/P2CARD >  
BATTERY SELECT  
EXT DC IN SELECT  
:DIONIC90  
:AC-ADPT  
BATT NEAR END ALARM :OFF  
BATT NEAR END CANCEL:ON  
BATT END ALARM  
:ON  
BATT REMAIN FULL  
:70%  
CARD NEAR END ALARM :ON  
CARD NEAR END TIME :2min  
CARD END ALARM  
CARD REMAIN/  
:ON  
:3min/  
Notes  
z Other batteries may be used by changing the menu  
setting, but system compatibility is not guaranteed.  
z Charge the battery pack with the battery charger before  
using it. (Please refer to the battery charger’s instruction  
manual for information about charging.)  
PreparationPower Supply  
97  
   
Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type  
Using an Anton/Bauer Battery Pack  
3
Setting the battery type.  
Select the battery type listed under BATTERY  
SELECT. Select BATTERY SELECT from the  
<BATTERY/P2CARD> screen in the MAIN  
OPERATION page.  
1
Mount the Anton/Bauer battery pack.  
Power supply output  
connector for lighting  
Please refer to [BATTERY SETTING1] (page 179) for  
more information.  
The following Anton/Bauer batteries can be used:  
PROPAC14  
TRIMPAC14  
HYTRON50  
HYTRON100  
HYTRON140  
DIONIC90  
Anton/Bauer  
Battery Pack  
DIONIC160  
Lighting  
control switch  
<For your information>  
The Anton/Bauer battery holder includes both a power  
supply output connector for lighting and a lighting control  
switch, which are convenient when attaching a light.  
Please contact Anton/Bauer for information about the  
lighting system.  
2
Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of the  
arrow.  
Release lever  
<For your information>  
Removing the battery pack  
Completely push down and hold the release lever on  
the battery holder. Then, slide the battery pack in the  
opposite direction to the arrow while holding the lever  
down.  
PreparationPower Supply  
98  
When using a V-mount type battery pack  
Using an NP-1 type battery pack  
Mount the V-mount adapter plate.  
Insert the plate and slide it in the direction of the  
arrow.  
CAUTION:  
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified  
service personnel only. To reduce the risk of fire or  
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than  
that contained in the operating instructions unless you  
are qualified to do so.  
1
Remove the battery holder.  
2
Mount the NP-1 type battery case on the camera-  
recorder.  
1 Tighten the mounting screws.  
2 Tighten the power contact screws.  
3 Insert the upper part of the removed cover in the  
direction of the arrow.  
4 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.  
Note  
When mounting the battery holder, take care not to  
pinch the connection cord.  
Battery Case (for NP-1 type)  
3
Setting the battery type.  
Select the battery type listed under BATTERY  
SELECT. Select BATTERY SELECT from the  
<BATTERY/P2CARD> screen on the MAIN  
OPERATION page.  
When using another battery which cannot be selected  
using the BATTERY SELECT item setting, select  
TYPE A or TYPE B, and set the items that correspond  
to the characteristics of the battery.  
Please refer to [BATTERY SETTING2] (page 180) for  
more information.  
Note  
For information about the V-mount adapter plate,  
please contact the store where you purchased the  
camera-recorder.  
PreparationPower Supply  
99  
Use of the external DC power supply  
1
Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN  
socket on the unit.  
Notes  
z If both the battery pack and the external DC power  
supply are connected, the electric power is supplied  
from the external DC power supply. While the  
external DC power supply is used, the battery can  
be mounted and removed on/from the unit.  
z
When the external DC power supply is used, ensure  
that the power switch of the external DC power supply  
is turned on first and then the POWER switch on the  
unit is turned on. In the case of the reverse operation,  
a malfunction may occur on the unit since the output  
voltage of the external DC power supply is raised  
slowly.  
DC IN Socket  
External DC  
power supply  
2
3
Turn “ON” the power switch of the external DC power  
supply. (If the power switch is available on the external  
DC power supply)  
Turn ON the POWER switch on the unit.  
Inrush current is generated when the power of the unit  
is turned on. Insufficient power supply when turning  
on the power may cause a malfunction. We recom-  
mend using an external DC power supply with double  
the capacity of the total power consumption of the unit  
and any other connected device that is turned by inter-  
locking with the power on of the unit (the viewfinder).  
Select the DC cord that is recommended for the exter-  
nal DC power supply.  
Confirm the pin arrangements of the DC output  
connector of the external DC power supply and the  
DC IN socket on the unit, and connect the proper  
polarities to each other.  
If the +12 V power supply is connected to the GND  
connector in error, it may cause a fire or failure of  
the unit.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
1
2, 3  
4
GND  
4
1
2
3
+12V  
DC IN Socket  
PreparationPower Supply  
100  
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-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the  
flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to  
the image formation surface).  
1
Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount  
cap.  
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be re-  
adjusted as long as the same lens is mounted on the  
camera.  
Lens Clamping  
Lever  
Note  
Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for  
directions on adjustment and locations of individual lens  
parts.  
Mount Cap  
2
To mount the lens, align the indentation at the top  
center of the lens mount with the center mark of the  
lens.  
1
2
Mount the lens on the camera.  
Make sure you connect the lens cable.  
Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris.  
Mark  
Approximately 3m  
3
4
Lower the lens clamping lever to clamp the lens.  
3
4
Place the flange back adjustment chart about 3 m  
from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to  
obtain an appropriate video output level.  
If the video level is too high, use the filters or the  
shutter.  
Secure the cable through the cable clamp, and plug it  
into the LENS connector.  
Loosen the F.f (Flange focus) ring clamping screw.  
Note  
F.b (Flange back) may be indicated on some lenses.  
5
6
7
Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position, either  
manually or by electric drive.  
Aim the lens at the flange back adjustment chart and  
turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus.  
LENS Connector  
5
Adjust the lens flange back.  
Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position and turn  
the F.f ring to bring the chart into focus.  
While focusing, take care not to move the distance  
ring.  
Notes  
z Please refer to the lens instruction manual for  
guidance on lens handling.  
z When the lens is removed, install the mount cap to  
protect the device.  
PreparationMounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments  
101  
 
8
9
Repeat Steps 5 to 7 until the lens is in focus at both  
the telephoto and wide-angle positions.  
7
Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it  
so that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen.  
Check that the lens aperture is between F4 and F10.  
Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw.  
Adjusting the Lens White Shading  
Notes  
z The zebra pattern will not cover the whole screen if  
there is any unevenness in the lighting. In this case,  
make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.  
z Make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.  
also when the lens aperture is not between F4 and  
F10.  
Method to correct the waveform to be more flat by  
combining the sawtooth-shaped waveform and the  
parabola waveform when watching the respective  
waveforms of R, G and B of the video signals.  
White shading adjustment is disabled when the DS. GAIN  
is turned ON or the LINE MIX GAIN function operates.  
Adjust the white shading in the following manner after  
turning OFF the DS. GAIN and releasing the LINE MIX  
GAIN function.  
z Be absolutely sure to leave the electronic shutter at  
OFF.  
8
9
1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,”  
and use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the  
white balance automatically (AWB).  
2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black  
balance automatically (ABB).  
Note  
Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the  
lens aperture is open even when the white shading has  
been adjusted. This is something that is inherent to lenses  
and optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a  
failure or malfunctioning.  
3 Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the  
white balance automatically (AWB).  
Repeat step 7.  
1
2
3
4
Attach the lens to the camera.  
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.  
10 Using the menu operation, open the <WHITE  
SHADING> screen from the MAINTENANCE page  
and a range of items from R H SAW item to B V PARA  
item, so that the waveform is more flat.  
Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to “L (0  
dB).”  
< WHITE SHADING >  
CORRECT  
R H SAW  
R H PARA  
R V SAW  
R V PARA  
G H SAW  
G H PARA  
G V SAW  
G V PARA  
B H SAW  
B H PARA  
B V SAW  
B V PARA  
:ON  
If the extender is attached to the lens, release the  
extender function.  
#
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
:+000  
Perform a menu operation to open the VF DISPLAY  
screen from the VF page, check that the settings  
selected for the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, ZEBRA2  
DETECT item and ZEBRA2 item match the settings  
shown in the figure below. If they differ, make the  
appropriate changes, and then close the menu  
screen.  
H SAW  
# < VF DISPLAY >  
DISP CONDITION  
DISP MODE  
:NORMAL  
:3  
VF OUT  
:Y  
VF DTL  
:3  
ZEBRA1 DETECT  
ZEBRA2 DETECT  
ZEBRA2  
LOW LIGHT LVL  
RC MENU DISP.  
50M INDICATOR.  
MARKER/CHAR LVL  
:070%  
:085%  
:SPOT  
:35%  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:50%  
Before  
correction  
After  
correction  
H PARA  
11 When the lens has an extender or ratio converter,  
repeat steps 7 - 9 to enable the extender or ratio  
converter function. The camera-recorder stores, as  
one lens file data item, three different correction  
values for the following: a lens with an extender, a  
lens with a ratio converter, and a lens with neither of  
them.  
5
6
Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.  
Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of  
color.  
Note  
Since fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other  
such kinds of lighting tend to flicker, use a light source  
which is free from flicker such as sunlight or a halogen  
lamp.  
PreparationMounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments  
102  
 
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.  
This now completes the white shading adjustments.  
The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile  
memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off,  
there will be no further need to perform the white shading  
adjustment.  
PreparationMounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments  
103  
Preparing for Audio Input  
Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices.  
When Using the Front Microphone  
AJ-HPX2000 can be equipped with the AJ-MC900G stereo  
3
Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN jack on  
the camera.  
microphone kit (an extra-cost option).  
1
Open the microphone holder.  
MIC IN Jack  
4
Set the AUDIO IN switch to [FRONT] depending on  
the audio channel to be recorded.  
2
Mount the microphone and tighten the clamping  
screw. The microphone must be attached with the UP  
mark on the microphone facing up.  
AUDIO IN  
Switch  
Clamping Screw  
When Using a Wireless Receiver  
When Using the Unislot Wireless Receiver  
1
2
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.  
PreparationPreparing for Audio Input  
104  
 
When Using Audio Devices  
1
2
3
Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with  
the XLR cable.  
Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to  
which the XLR cable is connected.  
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear  
panel to [LINE].  
LINE/MIC/+48V  
Selector Switch  
AUDIO IN Jack  
AUDIO IN  
Switch  
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod  
When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod adapter supplied with the camera.  
1
Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod.  
Removing the Camera from the Tripod Adapter  
Tripod Adapter  
Tripod Adapter  
Pan head  
Red Lever  
Black Lever  
While holding the red lever down, move the black lever in  
the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera backward  
to remove it.  
Note  
Note  
If the tripod adapter pin does not return to its original  
position after the camera has been removed, hold the red  
lever down and move the black lever in the direction of the  
arrow again, in order to return the pin to its original  
position.  
Select an appropriate hole in the adapter, taking into  
account the center of gravity of the camera and tripod  
adapter combined.  
Also, make sure that the diameter of the selected hole  
matches the diameter of the pan head screw.  
Please note that the camera cannot be mounted if the pin  
remains in the center.  
2
Mount the camera on the tripod adapter.  
Slide the camera forward along the grooves until you  
hear a “click”.  
PreparationMounting the Camera on a Tripod  
105  
 
Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then  
detach the strap.  
Shoulder Strap  
Note  
Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached.  
Press to  
open the  
Attaching the Rain Cover  
When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover  
Tighten the cord  
Secure with the  
surface fastener  
Secure with the surface fastener  
PreparationAttaching the Shoulder Strap  
106  
   
Connection of the remote control unit  
(AJ-RC10G)  
It is possible to control some of the functions remotely by  
connecting the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional  
accessory).  
Recording and playback Operations in the remote  
control mode  
When AJ-RC10G is connected to the REMOTE connector  
on the unit and the power switches of both of the unit and  
AJ-RC10G are turned on, the unit automatically enters the  
remote control mode.  
When the remote control is connected, recording and  
playback can be controlled through both the camera-  
recorder and the AJ-RC10G.  
Notes  
The remote control mode is released when AJ-RC10G is  
removed or the power for the AJ-RC10G is turned OFF.  
z The state that was adjusted by connecting AJ-RC10G is  
stored in the unit. Not to store the adjusted state in the  
unit, open the FUNCTION MENU of AJ-RC10G to set  
the RC DATA SAVE item to “OFF”.  
Switch functions in the remote control mode  
z When the dedicated cable is connected or removed,  
ensure that the POWER switches on both the main unit  
and AJ-RC10G are turned “OFF”.  
In the remote control mode, the following switches and  
buttons on the unit are disabled.  
z SHUTTER switch  
z MENU button  
z JOG dial button  
z GAIN switch  
z OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch  
z WHITE BAL switch  
z USER MAIN button  
z USER 1 button  
Dedicated cable  
z USER 2 button  
AJ-RC10G  
REMOTE connector  
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.  
Knob  
Front Audio  
(Accessory)  
Level Control  
Screw  
(Accessory)  
ÎMarks  
Screw  
Remove the screw in the center of the Front Audio Level  
control, and attach the accessory knob using the screw  
(included). When attaching the knob, be sure to align the  
marks on the control with the marks on the knob.  
PreparationConnection of the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G)  
107  
     
Connection of the external switch  
It is possible to draw 1.5 A current from the DC OUT  
connector of the unit.  
REC start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external  
switch to this connector.  
Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting an LED to  
this connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing  
the camera on a crane.  
DC OUT connector  
Connector at the cable side  
HR10A-7R-4P(73)  
(Hirose Denki)  
4
3
1
2
LED  
Resistance  
Max. 50 mA  
REC start/stop  
1: GND  
2: TALLY OUT  
Open collector output on the unit side  
Low impedance  
TALLY ON:  
TALLY OFFHigh impedance  
3: REC start/stop switch  
This is connected in parallel to the REC START button on the  
unit or the VTR button on the lens  
4: +12 V  
PreparationConnection of the external switch  
108  
   
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 text 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:  
z Playback, delete, copy or restore the clip.  
z Add or delete a shot mark and a text memo on the clip  
thumbnail.  
z Copy part of a clip by using the test memo.  
z Change the thumbnail image.  
z Format P2 cards and SD memory cards.  
z Uploading and editing clip metadata from the SD  
memory card  
Thumbnail Manipulations Overview  
Thumbnail screens are configured as follows:  
THUMBNAIL  
OPERATION  
PROPERTY  
DELETE  
FORMAT  
ALL CLIP  
SAME FORMAT CLIPS  
CLIP PROPERTY  
REPAIR CLIP  
RE-CONNECTION  
COPY  
EXCH. THUMBNAIL  
DEVICE SETUP  
EXIT  
SELECTED CLIPS  
MARKED CLIPS  
TEXT MEMO CLIPS  
CARD STATUS  
SLOT CLIPS  
SETUP  
ALL HIDE  
EXIT  
MARKER IND.  
TEXT MEMO IND.  
WIDE IND.  
PROXY IND.  
DATA DISPLAY  
DATE FORMAT  
THUMBNAIL SIZE  
THUMBNAIL INIT  
EXIT  
DEVICES  
PROPERTY SETUP  
EXIT  
HDD  
META DATA  
EXPORT  
LOAD  
EXPLORE  
FORMAT  
SETUP  
EXIT  
RECORD  
USER CLIP NAME  
INITIALIZE  
PROPERTY  
EXIT  
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109  
     
Thumbnail Screen  
Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail  
1. Display Mode  
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.  
The type of the thumbnail indicated on the display and  
the types of the other information screens are  
indicated.  
ALL:  
SAME FORMAT:  
The clips in the same format as the system  
Display all clips.  
Pressing the MENU button allows you to navigate the  
thumbnail menu.  
format are shown.  
SELECT:The clips selected with the SET button are  
shown.  
Note  
With the TCG switch positioned at [SET], when the time  
code or user bits are set or when camera menus are being  
manipulated, thumbnails cannot be manipulated.  
MARKER: Display clips with shot marks.  
TEXT MEMO:  
Display clips with text memo data.  
SLOT n: Display clips in the specified P2 card.  
(n: 1 to 5, which indicates Slots 1-5.)  
UPDATING..:  
2
1
Indicated when the camera-recorder is  
updating the screen or reading data. When  
the screen is being updated, the rotating  
icon  
is indicated.  
3
Please refer to [Switching the Thumbnail Display]  
(page 113) for more information.  
2. Slot numbers and HDD status  
This section indicates on which P2 card the pointed  
clip is recorded. The number of the slot that contains  
the appropriate P2 card is indicated in yellow. If the  
clip is recorded on more than one P2 card, then the  
numbers of all slots that contain the appropriate cards  
are indicated. The numbers of the other slots are  
shown in white if they contain P2 cards.  
When the following P2 card is inserted, the slot num-  
ber is displayed with a pink frame.  
4
6
Thumbnail screen  
9
5
7
10  
8
z RUN DOWN CARD  
(A P2 card on which the number of rewrites exceeds  
the limit defined in the standards.)  
11 12 13 14 15  
z DIR ENTRY NG CARD  
(A P2 card on which the directory structure does not  
comply with the standards.)  
The USB HDD section is indicated as follows:  
z Other than the USB HOST mode: gray  
z Not connected in USB HOST mode: gray  
z HDD recognized and usable in USB HOST mode:  
white  
z HDD recognized and thumbnails shown in USB  
HOST mode: yellow  
z HDD recognized and data unable to be copied in  
USB HOST: red  
3. Time Display  
You can set this to display the time code at the start of  
clip recording, the user bits at the start of clip  
recording, the shooting time, the shooting date, the  
shooting and date or USER CLIP NAME.  
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails : Thumbnail Screen  
110  
   
4. Recording mode  
14. Edit Copied Clip Indicator  
The recording mode for the clip on which the pointer is  
located is indicated.  
This marker is displayed on a clip when the model  
supports edit copy, such as the AJ-HPM100. For more  
information about edit copying, see the instruction  
manual for a mode that supports edit copying.  
5. System format  
The format for the clip on which the pointer is located  
is indicated.  
15. Wide Clip Indicator  
This marker is displayed for clips recorded with the  
16:9 aspect ratio. However, it does not accompany  
clips in HD format.  
6. Duration  
The duration of the clip on which the pointer is located  
is indicated.  
7. USB HOST mode indicator  
Indicated when the mode has been switched to USB  
HOST.  
8. 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.  
9.  
Defective Clip Indicator and  
Unknown Clip indicator  
This marker is displayed for defective clips, which may  
result from a variety of causes, e.g., powering-down  
during recording.  
Clip with yellow defective clip indicators can be  
restored in some cases. Please refer to [Restoring  
Clips] (page 117) for more information.  
A clip displayed with a red corrupt marker cannot be  
restored and must be deleted. If the clip cannot be  
deleted, format the P2 card.  
When clips have different formats,  
instead of  
is displayed  
.
10. Incomplete Clip Indicator  
Indicates that although a clip is recorded across  
multiple P2 cards, one of these cards is not inserted  
into a P2 card slot.  
11. Shot Mark Indicator  
This marker is displayed for a clip with a shot mark  
attached. Please refer to [Shot Mark] (page 115) for  
more information about shot marks.  
12. Indicator for clips with proxy  
This marker is displayed for clips with proxy attached.  
13. Text Memo Indicator  
This marker is displayed for a clip with a text memo  
attached.  
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails : Thumbnail Screen  
111  
 
Selecting Thumbnails  
Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the  
thumbnail screen.  
1
Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow  
frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button.  
a blue frame. Press the SET button again to deselect  
the clip.  
MENU  
Button  
LCD Monitor  
2
Additional clips can be selected by repeating Step 1.  
THUMBNAIL  
Button  
EXIT Button  
It is possible to display only the selected thumbnails in the  
thumbnail screen for playback. Please refer to [Switching  
the Thumbnail Display] (page 113) for more information.  
CURSOR Buttons  
SET Button  
Playing back Clips  
1
2
3
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
6
Pressing the STOP button during clip playback stops  
the playback and returns the display to the thumbnail  
screen.  
Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the  
desired clip.  
Note  
When playback is stopped, the position of the pointer  
remains on the clip that was being played back,  
regardless of where the playback started. However,  
when the THUMBNAIL button is pressed to close the  
thumbnail screen, the pointer will move to the starting  
clip (i.e., the clip with the earliest recording date and  
time), not the clip on which the pointer was last  
positioned.  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button, and the clip under the  
pointer will be played back on the LCD monitor.  
After playback of the clip under the pointer,  
subsequent clips are played back in order, according  
to when they were shot. The thumbnail screen returns  
after the last clip has been played back.  
Notes  
z When playing back clips, it is not necessary to  
“select” the clips (blue frames around the  
thumbnails).  
z Clips with clip numbers displayed in red cannot be  
played.  
4
5
During playback, pressing the REW button starts 4a  
speed reverse playback, and the FF button starts 4a  
speed fast playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button  
to return to normal playback.  
During clip playback, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE  
button will temporarily stop (pause) the process.  
During a pause, pressing the REW button moves the  
pause position to the beginning of the clip. Pressing  
the REW button again moves the pause position to  
the beginning of the previous clip.  
During a pause, pressing the FF button moves the  
pause position to the beginning of the next clip.  
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails : Selecting Thumbnails  
112  
   
Switching the Thumbnail Display  
The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail  
screen.  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
3
Select THUMBNAIL from the thumbnail menu. Switch  
the thumbnail display by selecting one of the following  
items:  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button. The thumbnail  
menu appears.  
THUMBNAIL  
MENU button  
ALL CLIP:  
Display all clips.  
SAME FORMAT CLIPS:  
Displays clips in the same format as the system  
format. System format means the image system set in  
SYSTEM MODE and REC MODE. Press the MODE  
CHECK button to display the viewfinder. Refer to  
[1.System mode] (71 page) and [3.REC mode] (71  
page) of [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout].  
SELECTED CLIPS:  
Display randomly selected clips.  
MARKED CLIPS:  
Display clips with shot marks attached.  
TEXT MEMO CLIPS:  
Display clips with text memo data attached.  
SLOT CLIPS:  
Display clips recorded in the P2 card inserted in the  
specified slot.  
When this item is selected, SLOT1 to SLOT5 are  
displayed as a sub-menu. Select the desired slot to  
display the clips.  
SETUP:  
Please refer to [Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode]  
(page 124) for information about this item.  
EXIT:  
Close the sub-menu.  
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Changing thumbnails  
It is possible to replace thumbnails with images that include  
previously attached text memos while images are recorded  
or played back.  
1
Add text memos to images that you intend to change.  
Refer to [Text Memo Function] (page 40) for the  
method to add text memos.  
2
3
Select THUMBNAIL > TEXT MEMO CLIPS to display  
thumbnails of the clips with text memos.  
Place the pointer on the clip of the thumbnail that you  
intend to change, and then press SET. Move the pointer  
to the text memo display on the lower row.  
4
Select the thumbnail that you intend to replace, place  
the pointer on it, and then select OPERATION >  
EXCH. THUMBNAIL on the thumbnail menu.  
5
Press SET. When the YES/NO confirmation window is  
displayed, select YES by using the cursor button and  
the SET button. The menu closes and the thumbnail for  
the clip is replaced.  
Note  
Display clip properties by selecting PROPERTY > CLIP  
PROPERTY on the thumbnail menu to confirm the position  
of the thumbnail (the number of frames from the top of the  
clip). Since thumbnails come generally from the top of the  
clip, [0] is displayed.  
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Shot Mark  
A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this clip from the others.  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the  
clip to which you want to attach a shot mark.  
3
4
Press the Shot Mark button.  
A shot mark will be attached to the clip thumbnail  
under the pointer.  
To delete a shot mark, reposition the pointer over the  
clip and press the Shot Mark button.  
Shot Mark Button  
Notes  
z A shot mark can be attached during recording. Please  
refer to [Shot Mark Function] (page 41) for more  
information.  
z When adding a shot mark to (or deleting the shot mark  
from) a clip recorded across multiple P2 cards, do this  
with all these P2 cards inserted into P2 card slots.  
Text Memo  
During recording or playback, you can add text memos to clips. Text memos can be used to play back clips at some point  
or break clips into chunks and copy the necessary portions.  
Adding a text memo  
Text memos can be added in one of the following ways.  
z Press the TEXT MEMO button during recording or  
playback of a clip. A text memo is added to the position  
where the button is pressed.  
z Press the TEXT MEMO button when the thumbnail  
screen is displayed. A text memo is added to the  
beginning of the clip.  
Note  
One clip can have up to 100 text and voice memos in  
combination. Note that camera-recorder is not capable of  
adding or showing voice memos.  
Text Memo Button  
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Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
3
Move the pointer over the clip that contains the  
desired text memo to playback and press the SET  
button.  
The pointer moves to the lower part of the LCD  
monitor.  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select  
THUMBNAIL > TEXT MEMO CLIPS from the  
thumbnail menu.  
The clip thumbnails with text memos attached are  
displayed in the upper section of the LCD monitor.  
The lower section of the LCD monitor shows  
information about the text memo on the clip selected  
by the pointer.  
The pointer moves down.  
4
5
With the pointer located in the lower part, move the  
pointer to the desired text memo number using the  
cursor right and left buttons ("!). Then, press the  
PLAY button.  
Thumbnail  
Display  
Shows the still image that the  
text memo is related to.  
Playback will start from the time code position of the  
text memo where the pointer is located. If the STOP  
button is pressed during playback or the playback has  
finished at the end of the clip, then the thumbnail  
screen appears again with the pointer replaced with  
the text memo where the playback started.  
Shows the total number of text  
memos attached to the clip.  
6
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button to select EXIT  
or press the EXIT button to return the pointer to the  
upper part of the thumbnail screen.  
Note  
If the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G, optional) is  
not installed, the test memo thumbnails of the clips  
recorded in AVC-I 100 or AVC-I 50 may not display; the  
section is indicated in gray.  
Deleting a text memo  
1
Select the desired text memo by carrying out steps 1-  
3 for [Playing back a clip at the position where a text  
memo is recorded] (page 116).  
2
3
Move the pointer to the desired text memo, and then  
press the SET button.  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button to select  
OPERATION > DELETE from the thumbnail menu.  
YES and NO appear to confirm deletion. Use the  
cursor buttons and the SET button to select YES.  
The text memo is deleted.  
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Using a text memo to break a clip and copy the necessary portion  
1
2
3
Select a desired text memo in a clip by carrying out  
steps 1-3 for [Playing back a clip at the position where  
a text memo is recorded] (page 116).  
4
User the cursor buttons and SET buttons to select the  
destination slot. Then, select YES to start copying the  
clip. The portion between the selected text memo and  
the next one is copied. If no text memo is found after  
the selected one, then all part after the selected text  
memo is copied. If multiple text memos are selected,  
the selected sections are copied.  
Move the pointer to the desired text memo, and then  
press the SET button. You can select more than one  
text memo.  
5
When the clip is being copied, the camera-recorder  
indicates the progress of the copy process and  
cancellation status. To discontinue the copy process,  
press the SET button. Then, a YES/NO confirmation  
screen is displayed. Use the cursor buttons and SET  
button to select YES.  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button to select  
OPERATION > COPY.  
Deleting Clips  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
4
The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons  
and the SET button to select YES.  
Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the  
clip you want to delete.  
Press the SET button to select the clip.  
3
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select  
OPERATION > DELETE from the thumbnail menu.  
5
The clip is deleted. All selected clips (in blue-green  
frames) are deleted by this operation.  
Note  
Pressing the SET button stops the deletion operation in the  
middle.  
Restoring Clips  
Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden  
powering-down during recording, or removal of the P2 card  
being accessed.  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Note  
Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the  
clip you want to restore (defective clips are indicated  
by corrupt clip marks).  
Only those clips with yellow corrupt clip markers can be  
restored. Delete the clips with red corrupt clip markers. If  
the clip cannot be deleted, format the P2 card.  
During restoration of the clips, however, the defective-clip  
indicator may change from yellow to red, resulting in  
inability to restore the clips.  
Press the SET button to select the clip.  
3
4
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button, and select  
OPERATION  
>
REPAIR CLIP from the thumbnail menu.  
The confirmation window appears. Use the cursor  
buttons and the SET button to select YES.  
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Reconnection of Incomplete Clips  
Incomplete clips may be generated when clips recorded on  
multiple P2 cards (connected clips) are separately copied  
to different cards. Reconnection function generates one  
clip (the original, connected clip) from incomplete clips.  
3
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select  
OPERATION > RE-CONNECTION from the  
thumbnail menu.  
4
The confirmation window appears. Use the cursor  
buttons and SET button to select YES.  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Use the cursor and SET button to select incomplete  
clips to reconnect.  
Note  
indication stays illuminated until all the incomplete clips  
that comprise the original clip are reconnected.  
Usually, thumbnails of incomplete clips (clips with  
marker) are displayed in line.  
Copying Clips  
Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card or SD memory  
card in the desired slot.  
Notes  
z Do not turn off the power or remove a P2 card while data  
is being copied. Doing so may cause the P2 card to fail.  
If you should accidentally perform one of the above  
operations, defective clips will be generated. Delete  
them, and then copy them again.  
z When clips are copied to P2 cards, all the information on  
the clips is copied. However, when they are copied to the  
SD memory card *1, video and sound information is not  
copied, only thumbnails, clip metadata, icons, Voice  
Memo, proxy, and real-time metadata.  
1
2
3
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer to the  
desired clip and press the SET button.  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select  
OPERATION > COPY from the thumbnail menu.  
Select Slot 1-5 or SD memory card as the destination.  
z When there is insufficient recording capacity on the  
destination, the message “LACK OF REC CAPACITY” is  
displayed, and copying will not proceed. When clips to  
be copied include some with defects, the message  
“CANNOT ACCESS” is displayed, and copying will not  
proceed. If selected clips include any that are already  
proceed.  
z To stop copying, press the SET button. Clips currently  
being copied to the destination will be deleted.  
z When identical clips exist on the destination card, the  
“OVERWRITE?” is displayed. Select “YES” or “NO”.  
*1 Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see <Cautions  
in using SD memory cards> (page 21).  
4
The confirmation window appears. Use the cursor  
buttons and SET button to select YES.  
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Setting of Clip Meta Data  
Information such as the name of person who shot the video, the name of the reporter, the shooting location, or a text  
memo can be read from the SD memory card, and can be recorded as Clip Meta Data.  
Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see <Cautions  
Reading Clip Meta Data (metadata upload)  
in using SD memory cards> (page 21).  
1
2
Insert the SD memory card that contains the Clip  
Meta Data (metadata upload file).  
Note  
The file which was edited by except P2 viewer is displayed  
as “UNKNOWN DATA”, and may not be read.  
GLOBAL CLIP ID:  
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Displays the global clip ID, which indicates the  
shooting status of the clip.  
Note  
USER CLIP NAME:  
Press the thumbnail button while pressing MODE  
CHECK button when a thumbnail is displayed to move  
to Step 4.  
Displays the clip name specified by the user.*1  
VIDEO: Displays [FRAME RATE] (frame rate of the clip),  
[PULL DOWN], and [ASPECT RATIO].  
AUDIO: [SAMPLING RATE] (sampling frequency of  
recorded sound) and [BITS PER SAMPLE]  
(digitized bit[s] of recorded sound).  
3
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and Select  
META DATA > LOAD from the thumbnail menu, and  
press the SET button.  
ACCESS: Displays [CREATOR] (person who recorded the  
clip), [CREATION DATE] (date when the clip  
was recorded), [LAST UPDATE DATE] (date of  
the latest update of the clip), and [LAST  
UPDATE PERSON] (person who made the  
latest update of the clip).  
DEVICE: Displays [MANUFACTURER] (name of the  
device manufacturer), [SERIAL NO.] (serial  
number of the device) and [MODEL NAME]  
(model name of the device).  
SHOOT: Displays [SHOOTER] (name of the person who  
shot the video), [START DATE] (start date of  
shooting), [END DATE] (end date of shooting),  
and [LOCATION] ALTITUDE/LONGITUDE/  
LATITUDE/SOURCE/PLACE NAME (altitude,  
longitude, latitude, and source of the information  
and name of the location).  
4
Names of metadata upload files stored on the SD  
memory card are displayed*. Select the desired files  
using the cursor buttons, and choose YES. Upload  
starts.  
SCENARIO:  
Uploaded metadata is retained even if the power is  
turned off. For [more information on] confirmation of  
uploaded data, see [Checking and modifying read  
metadata] (page 120).  
Displays [PROGRAM NAME], [SCENE NO.],  
and [TAKE NO.].  
NEWS: Displays [REPORTER] (name of the reporter),  
[PURPOSE] (purpose of shooting), and  
[OBJECT] (object of shooting).  
MEMO*2: Displays [NO.] (the number of the text memo),  
[OFFSET] (location of the frame where the text  
memo is added), [PERSON] (person who  
recorded the text memo added to the clip), and  
[TEXT] (contents of the text memo).  
* Press the cursor button (!) to display the full name of  
the file, up to 100 characters, at the cursor position.  
Press the cursor button (") to return to the original  
state.  
THUMBNAIL:  
Displays the location of the frame (frame offset)  
and the size (height and width) of the image  
selected as the thumbnail image.  
Clip Meta Data items  
Clip Meta Data includes the following items: Underlined  
items can be set by reading the metadata upload file on  
the SD memory card. Other items are set automatically  
during shooting. Using the latest update version of P2  
viewer, metadata upload files can be written to SD memory  
cards using a PC. Download the latest update version of  
P2 viewer from the following URL and install it to your PC:  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
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*1 The USER CLIP NAME recording method is  
selectable. For details, refer to [Selecting the USER  
CLIP NAME recording method] (page 121).  
*2 Be sure to enter TEXT when entering MEMO. It is  
not possible to record only PERSON or OFFSET.  
4
While viewing the settings for the metadata, use the  
cursor buttons to move the pointer to the desired  
option. Then, press the SET button. A software  
keyboard screen is displayed, allowing you to modify  
the setting.  
Note  
AJ-HPX2000 only displays printable ASCII  
characters.  
Checking and modifying read metadata  
The camera-recorder allows you to check the details of  
read metadata.  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button to select  
METADATA > PROPERTY from the thumbnail menu.  
Then, the screen like this is displayed:  
To set whether or not the uploaded metadata is  
recorded  
Set ON/OFF in META DATA > RECORD from the  
thumbnail menu. The factory setting is OFF.  
3
Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer. Then,  
press the SET button. This allows you to view the  
settings of the read metadata.  
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Note  
Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording  
method  
When a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more  
is used in camera-recorder and a one-time continuous  
recording exceeds the prescribed duration (DVCPRO HD  
Select META DATA > USER CLIP NAME from the  
thumbnail menu to select the recording method. Two  
options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2.  
and the AVC-Intra 100 (optional): about  
5
minutes;  
DVCPRO50 and the AVC-Intra 50 (optional): about 10  
minutes; DVCPRO or for DV: about 20 minutes) or when a  
one-time recording extends over more than one P2 card,  
the recording concerned will automatically be undertaken  
as a separate clip. At this time, each clip will be provided  
with its own COUNT value.  
z TYPE1 (Factory setting)  
USER CLIP NAME to be  
recorded  
If clip metadata has been read in Uploaded data  
If no clip metadata has been read  
Same as GLOBAL CLIP ID  
in or if the setting for recording  
(UMID data)  
Example of recording (DVCPRO HD) a clip on one P2 card:  
clip metadata has been turned off  
REC start (recording start)  
REC/PAUSE (recording pause)  
z TYPE2  
Recording duration = Approx. 7 min.  
USER CLIP NAME to be  
recorded  
Clip 1  
COUNT value  
= 0001  
Clip 2  
COUNT value  
= 0002  
Uploaded data + COUNT  
If clip metadata has been read in  
value*  
5 min.  
2 min.  
If no clip metadata has been read  
in or if the setting for recording Same as CLIP NAME  
clip metadata has been turned off  
Example of recording a clip on two P2 cards:  
REC start (recording start)  
REC/PAUSE (recording pause)  
* The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit number.  
The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip  
is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2  
has been selected as the recording method.  
The COUNT value can be reset using the following  
procedure.  
Clip 1  
COUNT value  
= 0003  
Clip 2  
COUNT value  
= 0004  
2nd card  
1st card  
Select PROPERTY > DEVICE > META DATA from the  
thumbnail menu, then select USER CLIP NAME to  
display the menu shown below. Select “COUNT RESET”  
with the cursor and press the SET button to reset the  
COUNT value to 1.  
If the clip thumbnails are displayed as shown in the  
example above or their properties are indicated using a P2  
device, the thumbnail and COUNT value of clip 1 will be  
displayed.  
Clear the uploaded metadata  
Select META DATA > INITIALIZE from the thumbnail  
menu, and press the SET button. Select “YES” when the  
confirmation screen is displayed.  
Notes  
z Japanese or Chinese characters indicated in English or  
other characters that cannot be indicated in English will  
not display properly; they will be indicated as ¢.  
z The letters which can be input with AJ-HPX2000 are  
only the alphanumeric. AJ-HPX2000 cannot input  
Japanese and Chinese.  
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Setting of Proxy (optional)  
By attaching the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G,  
optional) either to the optional slot or Slot 5, it is possible to  
specify the proxy recording setting.  
The video encoder card is not recognized when inserted if  
the power for the unit is turned ON. Insert the video encoder  
card after turning off the power for the unit.  
Select OPERATION > DEVICE SETUP > PROXY from  
the thumbnail menu to specify the setting.  
For the method of installation and the settings of the video  
encoder card, refer to the operation manual of the video  
encoder card.  
Note  
To use the proxy function in 24PN (Native) mode, the FPGA  
version of the video encoder card firmware must be updated  
to [B102] or higher. For the method to confirm the FPGA ver-  
sion of the video encoder card firmware, refer to [Video  
Encoder Card Status Display (optional)] (page 128). For  
instructions on updating, refer to the P2 support page on the  
following website.  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
Formatting a P2 Card  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
3
The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons  
and the SET button to select YES.  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select  
OPERATION > FORMAT from thethumbnail menu.  
The following screen appears. Select the slot number  
for the P2 card you want to format.  
Select EXIT if formatting is not required.  
4
The selected P2 card is formatted.  
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Formatting SD memory cards  
SD memory cards can also be formatted from the  
thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into  
the camera-recorder, perform the following operation:  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select  
OPERATION > FORMAT from the thumbnail menu.  
The following screen appears. Select “SD CARD”.  
Select “EXIT” if formatting is not required.  
3
4
The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons  
and the SET button to select YES.  
The SD memory card is formatted.  
Note  
SD memory cards can also be formatted from the menu  
screen. For more information, see [Handling SD memory  
cards] (page 84).  
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Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode  
The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit  
your preferences.  
THUMBNAIL SIZE:  
For the size of thumbnails displayed on one screen,  
either LARGE (3 a 2 thumbnails displayed) or  
NORMAL (4 a 3 thumbnails displayed) can be  
selected. The factory default value is NORMAL.  
THUMBNAIL INIT:  
Return the above thumbnail display settings to  
default. Move the cursor to this option, and press the  
SET button. Select “YES” when the confirmation  
screen is displayed.  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select  
THUMBNAILSETUP from thethumbnail menu.  
The following screen appears.  
EXIT:  
Returns to the previous menu.  
ALL HIDE :  
ONAll indicators are not displayed.  
OFFIndication/No indication will be set  
depending on the following menu. The  
factory settings are as follows.  
MARKER IND. :  
Switches the shot mark marker between indication  
and no indication (ON/OFF). The factory setting is  
ON (indication).  
TEXT MEMO IND. :  
Switches the text memo marker between indication  
and no indication (ON/OFF). The factory setting is  
ON (indication).  
WIDE IND. :  
Switches the wide marker between indication and no  
indication (ON/OFF). The factory setting is ON  
(indication).  
PROXY IND. :  
Switches the proxy marker between indication and  
no indication (ON/OFF). The factory setting is ON  
(indication).  
DATA DISPLAY:  
The time display field of the clip offers a choice of  
Time Code (TC), User Bits (UB), Shooting Time  
(TIME), Shooting Date (DATE), Shooting Time and  
Date (Time DATE) or USER CLIP NAME. The factory  
setting is Time Code.  
DATE FORMAT:  
You can specify the display order for the shooting  
date as either Year/Month/Day (YMD), Month/Day/  
Year (MDY) or Day/Month/Year (DMY). The factory  
setting is Month/Day/Year. This setting is reflected in  
the recording date shown in the clip property and the  
shooting date shown when DATE is selected under  
the item DATA DISPLAY.  
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Properties  
The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed.  
It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata while clip properties are displayed.  
Clip Property  
From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > CLIP  
PROPERTY. The following screen appears.  
4. Clip Information  
Displays detailed information about the clip.  
CLIP NAME:  
3
Display clip names.  
START TC:  
1
2
The time code value at the start of the  
recording.  
START UB:  
The user bit value at the start of the  
recording.  
5
DATE: The date of the recording.  
4
TIME: The time at the start of the recording.  
DURATION:  
The time length of the clip.  
V-FORMAT:  
The recording format for the clip.  
FRAME RATE:  
1. Clip Number  
The frame rate for the playback.  
REC RATE:  
2. Thumbnail  
The recording frame rate is displayed. (This  
is indicated on the clip that data is recorded  
3. Clip Information  
Indicates the indicators added to the clip and the  
number of text and voice memos added to the clip.  
The  
mark appears if the clip is recorded on a write-  
5. Clip Meta Data  
protected P2 card.  
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. For more  
information on displayed metadata, see [Setting of Clip  
Meta Data] (page 119).  
Note  
AJ-HPX2000 is not capable of recording or playing  
back voice memos.  
Modification of recorded clip metadata  
1
Display the window for detailed clip metadata that you  
intend to modify in the clip properties window.  
2
Place the cursor on the item to be modified using the  
cursor button. The metadata that can be modified are  
shown like [CREATOR] in the following figure.  
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3
Press the SET button.  
4
Press OK on the keyboard to write the modified meta-  
data on the clip and return to the metadata window.  
The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying meta-  
data is displayed. Use the keyboard to modify the meta-  
data.  
The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying meta-  
data is displayed. Use the keyboard to modify the meta-  
data.  
Note  
z Deleting only the respective items of LOCATION (record-  
ing location data) in SHOOT is not possible. By setting  
ALTITUDE to empty, other LONGITUDE/LATITUDE items  
are collectively deleted.  
z The metadata for a clip with the  
incomplete clip indica-  
tor cannot be modified. For the clips recorded on multiple  
P2 cards, modify the metadata while all P2 cards are  
inserted.  
z Any MEMO with 100 characters or more cannot be modi-  
fied.  
The keyboard operation is the same as [Checking and  
modifying read metadata] (page 120).  
P2 Card Status Display  
P2 Card Status Display Settings  
Select PROPERTY > CARD STATUS from the thumbnail  
menu to set the desired indication mode (remaining free  
space or used memory capacity) for the P2 card status  
display.  
1
2
Press the THUMBNAIL button.  
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the MENU button and select PROPERTY→  
PROPERTY SETUPP2 CARD CAP from the  
thumbnail menu.  
The following screen appears. Select the P2 card  
status display settings from the P2 CARD CAP menu  
option.  
REMAIN:  
Show remaining free space on the P2 card as the P2  
card status display. (Factory setting)  
USED:  
Show used memory capacity on the P2 card as the  
P2 card status display.  
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Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings  
From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > CARD STATUS. The following screen appears.  
When “REMAIN” is selected:  
When “USED” is selected:  
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3
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5
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5
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1. Write-protect Mark  
1. Write-protect Mark  
The  
mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected.  
The  
mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected.  
2. P2 Card Status (remaining free space)  
The remaining memory capacity of the P2 card is  
indicated by a bar graph and percentage. The bar  
graph indicator moves to the left as the remaining free  
space decreases.  
2. P2 Card Status (used memory capacity)  
The used memory capacity of the P2 card is indicated  
by a bar graph and a percentage figure. The bar graph  
indicator moves to the right as the used memory  
capacity increases.  
The following indications may appear, depending on  
the card status:  
The following indications may appear, depending on  
the card status:  
FORMAT ERROR:  
An unformatted P2 card is inserted.  
NOT SUPPORTED:  
FORMAT ERROR:  
An unformatted P2 card is inserted.  
NOT SUPPORTED:  
An unsupported card is inserted in the camera.  
An unsupported card is inserted in the camera.  
NO CARD:  
NO CARD:  
P2 cards are not inserted.  
P2 cards are not inserted.  
Use the cursor button to place the cursor on the P2  
card for data you want to access and press the SET  
button to display detailed information about the P2  
card to check individual information such as the serial  
number and the user ID.  
Use the cursor button to place the cursor on the P2  
card for data you want to access and press the SET  
button to display detailed information about the P2  
card to check individual information such as the serial  
number and the user ID.  
3. P2 Card Remaining Capacity/Total Capacity  
Displays the P2 card remaining capacity and total  
capacity in minutes. The total of the remaining  
memory capacity for each P2 card that is displayed  
may not match the actual total remaining memory  
capacity for the P2 cards because only the figure in  
minute is displayed.  
3. P2 Card memory capacity/Total Capacity  
Displays the used memory capacity on a P2 card and  
the total capacity, in minutes. Because fractions are  
truncated, the figure shown for used memory capacity  
on a P2 card may differ from the figure for total  
capacity.  
The used memory capacity of a write-protected P2  
card is displayed as 100%.  
4. Total remaining free space for the slot  
Displays the total remaining free space for all 5 slots.  
Please note that the remaining capacity of a write-  
protected P2 card is not included in the total remaining  
capacity.  
4. Total used memory capacity for all slots  
Displays the total used memory capacity for all 5 slots.  
5. Warning symbol  
5. Warning symbol  
When the following P2 card is detected, the symbol is  
When the following P2 card is detected, the symbol is  
displayed.  
The number of rewrites of the card exceeds the limit  
defined in the standards.  
DIR ENTRY NG CARD:  
The number of rewrites on the card exceeds the limit  
defined in the standards.  
DIR ENTRY NG CARD:  
The directory structure of the P2 card does not comply  
with the standards.  
The directory structure on the P2 card does not com-  
ply with the standards.  
The warning can be confirmed on the P2 card detailed  
information indication in [2.P2 Card Status (remaining  
free space)].  
The warning can be confirmed on the P2 card detailed  
information indication in [2.P2 Card Status (remaining  
free space)].  
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails : Properties  
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SD memory card Status Display  
The status display enables a confirmation of the SD  
memory card formatted condition, available memory  
capacity etc.  
Note  
The indicated remaining memory capacity on the SD  
memory card (PROXY REM) can be an index of remaining  
memory capacity for the Proxy but may differ from the  
actual remaining capacity. For SD or SDHC cards with  
Class indications, the recording time may be reduced  
significantly compared with the actual capacity when  
images of short recording time are recorded repeatedly. If  
the remaining memory capacity exceeds 999 min, “999  
min” is displayed.  
The remaining capacity is displayed only when set to  
record the Proxy record on the SD memory card. For the  
setting method, refer to the operation manual of the video  
encoder card (the optional AJ-YAX800G).  
From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY  
>
DEVICES > SD CARD.  
If the format is compatible with SD standards, the message  
“SD STANDARD: SUPPORTED” is displayed.  
If the format is not compatible with SD standards, the  
message “SD STANDARD: NOT SUPPORTED” is  
displayed. If this is the case, writing or reading will not be  
successful. Format the card with the AJ-HPX2000. For  
more on formatting SD memory cards, see [Formatting SD  
memory cards] (page 123).  
Video Encoder Card Status Display (optional)  
Attaching the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, optional),  
select PROPERTY > DEVICES > PROXY from the  
thumbnail menu.  
The slot in which the video encoder card is inserted, and  
version information is displayed.  
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails : Properties  
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Connection with external device  
Connection through the DVCPRO/DV connector  
Records of signals input to the DVCPRO/DV connector  
z The following functions are not available.  
PRE-RECORDING function  
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Refer to [32.DVCPRO/DV connector] (page 21) to  
connect the 1394 cable (DV cable).  
Ensure that the signal format of the target device  
agrees with that of the camera-recorder.  
Loop recording function  
Interval recording function  
Proxy recording function  
2
3
Open the <1394 SETTING> on the SYSTEM  
SETTING page and confirm that the settings in the  
1394 IN CH item and the 1394 OUT CH item are set  
to “AUTO”.  
Time code and user bits  
z When input from the IEEE1394 interface is being  
received, the time code and/or the user bits input from  
the TC IN connector cannot be recorded on the P2 card.  
z When input from the IEEE1394 interface is being  
received, the time code output from TC OUT will not be  
synchronized with the images output from the MON OUT  
connector.  
In case of input from the IEEE1394 interface, set REC  
SIGNAL to “1394”.  
The REC SIGNAL option must be selected from the  
<SYSTEM MODE> menu on the SYSTEM SETTING  
page.  
Notes  
Timecode and user bits in the subcode (SBC)  
area  
z When the AVC-Intra (optional) format is selected and  
data are recorded in DVCPRO HD Native mode, it is  
impossible to input/output data from the DVCPRO/DV  
connector.  
z When input from the IEEE1394 interface is being  
received, the timecode in the SBC area, which is input  
from the DVCPRO/DV connector, is recorded on the P2  
card by turning the TCG switch to the “F-RUN” position  
and it will also be output from the TC OUT connector of  
camera-recorder.  
z By turning the TCG switch into the “R-RUN” position, the  
timecode in the SBC area will be recorded on the P2  
card in accordance with the timecode of the clip  
recorded on the P2 card.  
z When INTERVAL REC is operated, it is impossible to  
input/output data from the DVCPRO/DV connector.  
z When no device is connected to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector or no signal is being input to the connector,  
the display window indicates “1394E-90” in the counter  
section. Input the same signals to the IEEE1394  
interface as the format set in SYSTEM MODE and REC  
MODE in the setting menu. If a different format is used,  
signals are not properly recorded on P2 cards. When  
playback signals other than regulara1 (normal speed)  
playback signals have been input, no guarantees are  
made for the video and sound recorded or for the video  
and sound of the EE system. For information about the  
error codes, see [1394 Error Codes] (page 148).  
z The audio signal input will consist of an input signal from  
the IEEE1394 interface.  
z When the audio signal input from the IEEE1394 interface  
is 32 kHz/4CH (12 bits), it is recorded as 48 kHz/4CH  
(16 bits) on the P2 card.  
z It is not possible to use the GENLOCK IN connector to  
achieve synchronization with the external reference  
signal.  
z In SD mode, the thumbnail button is prerssed, thumbnail  
screen are output to the viewfinder and the MON OUT  
and VIDEO OUT connectors.  
z The signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT  
connector, MON OUT connector or AUDIO OUT  
connector differ from the actual input signals. Use them  
for monitoring purposes.  
z When recording the user bits input from the DVCPRO/  
DV connector on the P2 card, open the <TC/UB> screen  
on the MAIN OPEATION page from the menu and select  
the “EXT” at UB MODE.  
Timecode and user bits in the VAUX area  
z When the input from the IEEE1394 interface is being  
received, regardless of the menu setting and/or the  
switch position on camera-recorder, the timecode and  
the user bits in the VAUX area input from the DVCPRO/  
DV connector are always recorded on the P2 card.  
Recording of UMID (Unique Material Identifier)  
information  
z When the input from the IEEE1394 interface is being  
received, the UMID information input from the DVCPRO/  
DV connector will be recorded on the P2 card. If there is  
no UMID information, it will be generated in the unit and  
recorded.  
UMID information is not added when the unit is operated  
in DV mode or when playing back DVCPRO HD clips  
recorded in Native mode.  
z The condition indicator character is not shown in the  
viewfinder screen and the output images.  
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External device control through DVCPRO/DV connection  
The DVCPRPO/DV connector can be connected with an  
external device for recording backup copies to control the  
start and stop of recording.  
Notes  
z When the Fire Store FS-100 is used as external storage,  
the VITC UB MODE menu option on the TC/UB screen  
on the MAIN OPERATION page can be set to FRM.  
RATE to allow the FS-100 to indicate the shooting frame  
rate of the camera-recorder on its display. It is also  
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When connecting the 1394 (DV) cable, see  
[32.DVCPRO/DV connector] (page 21).  
Set the 1394 CONTROL menu option on the 1394  
SETTING screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page to  
BOTH.  
possible to add the same USER CLIP NAME of the unit to  
the record clip of the FS-100.  
z Note that when recording a backup with an external  
device connected to the camera-recorder during REC  
RUN mode and there is insufficient storage space on the  
P2 card inserted into the camera-recorder, the time code  
output from the DVCPRO/DV connector will not advance  
from that point.  
z When the AVC-Intra (optional) format, DVCPRO HD  
Native mode or INTERVAL REC mode is selected, it is  
impossible to control any external devices through the  
1394 connection.  
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3
Through the 1394 CMD SEL menu option, select the  
type of stop recording command to be received by the  
external device.  
Through the REC TALLY menu option on the OPTION  
MODE screen, select how the recording status of the  
recording status of the external device is indicated  
with a red tally LED.  
Directions for using the DVCPRO/DV connection  
z When connecting the 1394 (DV) cable, see  
[32.DVCPRO/DV connector] (page 21).  
z The AV signals may be disrupted by turning the power of  
the connected devices ON and OFF or by disconnecting  
and re-connecting the I/F cables.  
z It may take several seconds for the system to operate  
stably when the input signals are switched or operation  
is transferred from one mode to another.  
Perform recording operation after the system operation  
has stabilized.  
z For recording data using the IEEE1394 interface input  
selection, or for signals output from the IEEE1394  
interface, the AUDIO Volume on the side panel is  
disabled.  
z When camera-recorder is controlled through PC  
application software, etc., take note of the following.  
Š The scene-to-scene continuity recording from an  
arbitrary position on the clip is not possible.  
Recording will always continue immediately after the  
latest clip.  
Š Software must be used under the condition where  
the camera-recorder thumbnail screen is closed.  
The application software may not be able to apply  
control when the thumbnail screen is open.  
z During special playback, video and audio signals which  
have not been processed as the output signals of the  
IEEE1394 interface will be output. When these video  
and audio signals are monitored on another device, they  
may be at variance from the video and audio signals  
which are played back by camera-recorder.  
z In the case when the output format is either DV or  
DVCPRO (25M), the audio channel signal selected from  
the 1394 AUDIO OUT option of the setup menu will be  
output from the IEEE1394 interface.  
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Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port  
Connection with a PC in the USB DEVICE mode  
By connecting AJ-HPX2000 with an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card connected to AJ-HPX2000 can be used as a  
mass storage device.  
Notes  
Procedures for establishing a connection with a  
PC  
z A USB driver must be installed on the PC.  
z AJ-HPX2000 is only applicable to USB 2.0. Use a  
personal computer that supports USB 2.0.  
z Only one unit at a time must be connected to the  
PC via USB.  
z The P2 card must not be removed when it is  
connected via USB.  
z While a USB connection is established, the P2  
card’s access LED should not be lit except when  
access is being carried out.  
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Connect the USB cable to the USB 2.0 port.  
Notes  
z The USB 2.0 cable is not included with the camera-  
recorder. Please use a commercially available USB  
2.0 cable (shield with a ferrite core).  
z Although the unit supports USB cables up to 5  
meters long, cables up to 3-meters long are  
recommended.  
z When a USB device is active, recording, playback,  
or navigation through clip thumbnails is disabled.  
During a USB connection, the USB LED on the side  
panel stays illuminated. Also, “USB DEVICE” is  
displayed in the system information/warning area in  
the viewfinder.  
When the connection is not correctly established,  
both of these indications blink.  
USB 2.0 port  
(DEVICE)  
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Navigate the menu to open the SYSTEM MODE  
screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page. Then, set the  
PC MODE SELECT menu option to USB DEVICE  
and the PC MODE option to ON.  
USB LED  
#
< SYSTEM MODE >  
SYSTEM MODE  
REC SIGNAL  
CAMERA MODE  
VF TYPE  
:1080i-59.94i  
:CAM  
:60i  
:HD  
PC MODE SELECT :DEVICE  
PC MODE :ON  
#
          $    *     
                    )  
Note  
#
$
                  )           %    
The function of the menu option USB may be  
assigned to a desired user button by using any one of  
the menu options USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW or  
USER2 SW.  
These options can be found in the USER SW screen,  
which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.  
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There are two ways to terminate the USB mode, as  
follows:  
z Turn the POWER switch of AJ-HPX2000 OFF.  
z Set the PC MODE item to “OFF” from the menu  
operations.  
When you establish the USB connection for the first time,  
install the accessory P2 software for AJ-HPX2000 on the  
PC. Refer to the Installation Manual for the details.  
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USB HOST mode  
AJ-HPX2000 can be connected to a hard disc drive that  
supports USB 2.0 to store data from cards on it, view  
thumbnails for stored clips, and write data back to P2  
cards.  
Switching to the USB HOST mode  
For information about the HDD indication, see  
[Thumbnail Screen] (page 110).  
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By navigating the menu, set the PC MODE SELECT  
menu option on the SYSTEM MODE screen to USB  
HOST, then the PC MODE option to ON. This will  
place the camera-recorder in USB HOST mode.  
z When the camera-recorder is in USB HOST mode,  
the viewfinder indicates “USB HOST” and the USB  
disc drive is not properly connected, then the LED  
blinks.  
z When a user button is assigned the PC MODE on/  
off switching capability, you can press that user  
button to switch between the normal and USB  
HOST modes. For information about how to assign  
functions to the user buttons, see [Assigning  
USB HOST display  
Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2  
Buttons] (page 51).  
Note  
In USB HOST mode, clips on P2 cards can be displayed  
but video from the camera or an external device cannot be  
recorded. Clips written to a hard disc must be written back  
to a P2 card before it can be played back. For information  
about how to write clips back to P2 cards, see [Writing data  
back to P2 cards] (page 135).  
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Press the THUMBNAIL button to go to the thumbnail  
screen. Check to see that the screen indicates “USB  
HOST” in the lower right corner. When a hard disc  
drive is connected, the HDD indication in the upper  
right corner stays illuminated. However, if this indicator  
illuminates red, it means that the hard disk drive cannot  
be copied. Confirm the hard disk drive type.  
Using the USB host mode  
Usable hard disc drives  
z Hard disc drives connectable via USB 2.0  
z P2 STORE (AJ-PCS060G)  
Notes  
z While the USB HOST mode supports USB bus power  
(5V, 0.5A), some hard disc drives may not activate. If this  
is the case, power must be supplied in a different way.  
z Do not connect multiple units through a hub, even for a  
hard disk drive where the power is turned off.  
Even with devices other than a hard disk drive, do not  
connect to the drive together with the hard disk drive  
through a hub.  
z The unit does not support a hard disk drive of 2 TB or  
more.  
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1. PARTITION  
Viewing hard disc drive information  
This section indicates the type of the hard disc drive.  
The available functions depend on the type of hard  
disc drive.  
You can view the information on the hard disc drive  
connected via USB 2.0 with the following steps.  
HDD type  
Feature  
Available functions  
1
2
3
4
Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information,  
see [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 132).  
TYPE S  
A special format that  
Thumbnail viewing,  
allows high-speed writ- writing and writing back  
ing and writing back on on a card basis, writing  
a card-by-card basis. A back on a clip basis, and  
drive formatted with the formatting  
camera-recorder uses  
Connect the hard disc drive to the camera-recorder  
via USB 2.0.  
this format.  
Press the thumbnail button to display the thumbnail  
screen.  
P2 STORE P2 STORE (AJ-  
PCS060G). No writing  
Thumbnail viewing,  
writing back on a card  
basis, and writing back  
on a clip basis  
can be performed.  
Press the MENU button and select HDD >  
EXPLORE from the thumbnail menu. The screen  
provides the information about the hard disc drive.  
FAT  
For a hard disc drive  
with the first primary  
partition formatted in  
FAT 16 or 32, as seen  
on personal computers, hard disc drive can be  
etc., which requires a treated as a TYPE-S  
Thumbnail viewing,  
reading on a clip basis,  
and formatting  
*Once formatted, the  
For Type S or P2 STORE  
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8
9
CONTENTS directory at HDD.  
its root.  
OTHER  
Hard disc drives not  
described above.  
Formatting  
* Once formatted, they  
can be treated as a  
TYPE-S HDD.  
1
2
* They are hard disc  
drives that have no  
CONTENTS directory or  
use the NTFS and any  
other file system instead  
of FAT 16 or 32.  
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4
5
6
2. VENDOR  
This section indicates the vendor for the hard disc  
drive.  
EXIT button:  
;Press the set button.  
3. MODEL  
This section indicates the model of the hard disc drive.  
4. SIZE  
This section indicates the total storage on the hard  
disc drive.  
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5. USED  
This section indicates the used space on the hard disc  
drive (in GB) and the number of P2 cards in use.  
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12  
6. REMAIN  
For the FAT  
This section indicates the remaining free space on the  
hard disc drive in GB.  
7. PARTITION #  
1
This section indicates the partition number (one P2  
card is used as a unit) on the hard disc drive.  
2
3
Note  
4
The screen indicates up to 10 partitions. When the  
number of partitions exceeds 10, scroll down the indi-  
cation with the cursor button ($) to view the hidden  
partitions.  
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8. MODEL  
11.VERIFY  
This section indicates the model of the P2 card that  
This section indicates the verification setting and  
originally contained data on the partition.  
results at the time the data on the partition was  
recorded.  
Note  
ON:FINISHED :  
Verification was performed and the results agreed.  
ON:FAILED :  
Verification was performed and the results did not  
Press the cursor button (!) to switch to the PARTITION  
NAME. Press the ["] button to return to the original  
model name display.  
agree.  
OFF :  
No verification was performed.  
- - - :  
No verification information is available.  
Notes  
z Even for a FAT-type hard disc drive, the 1001st or  
later clips are not shown.  
z For a FAT-formatted hard disc drive, the information  
about only the first partition is shown.  
z For a P2 STORE (AJ-PCS060G) that has an invalid  
partition, that partition information is shown in gray.  
Enter the PARTITION NAME from the software  
keyboard by selecting [CHANGE PARTITION NAME]  
in the OPERATION MENU while the thumbnail of the  
hard disk drive is displayed. (Max. 20 characters)  
12.NAME  
This section indicates the PARTITION NAME.  
Formatting a hard disc drive  
1
Switch the mode to USB HOST.  
For more information, see [Switching to the USB  
HOST mode] (page 132).  
2
3
Connect the hard disc drive via USB.  
Press the thumbnail button to display the thumbnail  
screen.  
4
5
6
Press the MENU button and select HDD >  
EXPLORE from the thumbnail menu. The display  
provides a screen that shows the information about  
the hard disc drive.  
From the menu, select OPERATION > FORMAT  
(HDD) and select YES using the cursor buttons and  
SET button. Then, the confirmation message is  
displayed again. Select YES.  
The camera-recorder starts formatting the hard disc  
drive. Once formatted, the hard disc drive can be  
treated as a TYPE-S HDD.  
Note  
Formatting a hard disc drive erases all contents of it.  
Note that you cannot erase the contents of certain  
partitions by specifying them.  
9. DATE/TIME  
This section indicates the date and time the data on  
the partition was recorded.  
10.SERIAL  
This section indicates the serial number of the P2 card  
that originally contained the data on the partition.  
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Writing data on a hard disc drive  
Writing data back to P2 cards  
You can select clips on the hard disc drive to be written  
back to P2 cards.  
1
2
Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information,  
see [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 132).  
1
Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information,  
see [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 132).  
Connect a hard disc drive via USB.  
A hard disc drive that has not been formatted with the  
camera-recorder must be formatted as directed in  
[Formatting a hard disc drive] (page 134).  
2
3
4
Connect a hard disc drive via USB.  
Insert the target P2 card in a slot.  
3
4
Insert a P2 card.  
Press the MENU button and select HDD >  
EXPLORE from the thumbnail menu. Move to the  
Press the thumbnail button to display the thumbnail  
screen.  
appropriate partition and select it with the SET button.  
5
6
From among the thumbnails, select the clips to be  
written to the P2 card.  
5
Press the MENU button and select HDD >  
EXPLORE from the thumbnail menu. Then, specify  
the slot that contains the P2 card bearing the data to  
be written to the hard disc drive.  
Press the MENU button and select OPERATION >  
IMPORT > SELECTED CLIPS. Then, specify the  
slot that contains the target P2 card.  
6
Select YES to start writing.  
When the data is being written, a progress bar is  
displayed. To discontinue writing, press the SET  
button and select YES instead of cancellation  
confirmation.  
7
8
Select YES to start writing data back to the P2 card.  
When the writing is completed, the message “COPY  
COMPLETED!” is displayed.  
Notes  
Note  
z To disable verification at the time of writing, select  
HDD > SETUP from the thumbnail menu and set  
the option VERIFY to OFF. This speeds up writing  
without verifying data writing.  
When only selected files are written, no verification is per-  
formed.  
z Select [ALL SLOT] to write data collectively onto all  
P2 cards currently inserted in the unit to the hard  
disk drive.  
For a Type-S or P2 STORE hard disc drive, you have the  
choice of writing data on a card basis. The target P2 cards  
must be preformatted.  
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When the writing is completed, the message “COPY  
COMPLETED!” is displayed.  
1
Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information,  
see [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 132).  
2
3
4
Connect a hard disc drive via USB.  
Insert the target P2 cards in slots.  
Notes  
z For a Type-S hard disc drive, data can be written on a  
card basis. The data on up to 23 P2 cards can be stored  
on the hard disc drive. The data set on each P2 card is  
recognized as a separate drive by the PC.  
z If data on a P2 card that contains a defective clip must  
be written to a hard disc drive, then we recommend  
fixing that clip before copying the data.  
z When the process is discontinued during verification, the  
data on the P2 card has been written to the hard disc  
drive.  
Press the MENU button and select HDD >  
EXPLORE. Then, move to the appropriate partition  
and select it with the SET button.  
5
From the thumbnail menu, select OPERATION >  
IMPORT > ALL. Then, specify the slots that contain  
the empty target P2 cards.  
Connection with external device : Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port  
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7
Select YES to start writing data to the cards.  
<For your information>  
To disable verification during writing, select HDD >  
SETUP from the thumbnail menu and set the option  
VERIFY to OFF. This speeds up writing without  
verifying data writing.  
When the writing is completed, the message “COPY  
COMPLETED!” is displayed.  
Note  
If a clip is written back to a P2 card different from the  
original card that contained that clip, then the clip may be  
incomplete. If this is the case, reconnect the clip. For more  
information, see [Reconnection of Incomplete Clips] (page  
118).  
Direction for using a hard disc drive  
z A hard disc drive must be used under the following  
conditions:  
Š It must meet the operating requirements (e.g.  
temperature).  
Š It must not be placed in an instable place or a place  
exposed to vibrations.  
z Some hard disc drives do not operate properly.  
z Some hard disk drives with the SATA (Serial ATA)  
interface or the PATA (Parallel ATA) interface connected  
by a USB conversion cable may not be recognized.  
z When copying data, a hard disc drive must have  
sufficient free space.  
z Do not remove the cable or the target P2 card or turn off  
the camera-recorder or hard disc drive during formatting  
or copying. Doing so requires the camera-recorder and  
the hard disc drive to be reactivated.  
z Since hard disc drives are high precision devices, there  
is a high possibility that they may become incapable of  
writing data depending on the conditions of use.  
z Take note that we will not be liable for loss of data  
caused by failed hard disc drives or any other  
problem as well as direct or indirect damages  
resulting from the loss of data.  
z We do not guarantee that hard disc drives will operate  
properly with the camera-recorder or that the data on  
them will be properly retained if data copied to them from  
the camera-recorder has been replaced with other data  
using a PC.  
z By using the drive mount converter distributed on the  
following URL, the hard disk drive can be mounted in the  
designated folder when connected.  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
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Connection using the SDI IN connector  
(when AJ-YA350AG attached)  
1
Confirm that the HD/SD-SDI input board (AJ-  
YA350AG: optional accessory) is attached to the unit  
and that the wires are connected properly. For details,  
refer to the installation manual for the AJ-YA350AG.  
2
3
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  
REC SIGNAL item will be selected from <SYSTEM  
MODE> on the SYSTEM SETTING page.  
Notes  
z If the HD/SD-SDI input board is not attached, REC  
SIGNAL cannot be set to "SDI".  
z When nothing is connected to the SDI IN connector or  
there is no input signal, images to be recorded will be  
black and no sound will be recorded. Input the same  
signals as the format set in the SYSTEM MODE item in  
the setting menu through the SDI IN connector. If the  
formats are different, data will not be properly recorded  
on the P2 card.  
z Note the following points when the REC SIGNAL of the  
setting menu is set to “SDI”.  
Š Audio signals are input from the SDI IN connector.  
Š Audio signals must be input synchronized with  
video images. Data will be recorded as 48 kHz/4CH  
(16 bit) on a P2 card.  
Š When the REC SIGNAL item is set to “SDI”, signals  
input from the GENLOCK IN connector are disabled  
even if nothing is connected to the SDI IN connector.  
Please note that there is a delay between video  
images and voice signals when the unit is used on a  
system synchronized with the reference.  
z UMID information, time code and user bits cannot be  
recorded on a P2 card using the SDI IN connector.  
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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  
1
2
Mount a charged battery pack.  
3
Insert a P2 card into the card slot and close the slide  
cover.  
Turn the power switch ON and check that 5 or more  
BATT indication marks appear.  
Confirm that the P2 card access LED for the inserted  
card slot lights up in orange. If P2 cards are inserted  
into multiple card slots, only the P2 card access LED  
for the first-inserted P2 card lights up in orange. Then,  
the other P2 card access LEDs light up in green when  
P2 cards are inserted.  
z If fewer than 5 BATT indication marks appear,  
replace the battery with a fully-charged battery.  
1
If the access LED for the P2 card slot in which a P2  
card is inserted keeps blinking in green, or if there is  
no display, recording is not possible on that particular  
P2 card.  
3
2
Inspecting the Camera Unit  
1
2
3
4
Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the  
zoom operation.  
Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide  
angle.  
5
6
While holding down the instant iris automatic  
adjustment button, aim the lens at objects with  
different degrees of brightness, to check that the  
instant iris automatic adjustment operates properly.  
Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and  
change the GAIN switch setting to L, M, and H, to  
check the following items:  
Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the  
zoom operation.  
Turn the manual zoom lever to check that the image  
changes to telephoto and wide angle.  
z The iris is adjusted for objects with the same  
brightness according to the switch setting.  
z The gain value displayed on the viewfinder screen  
changes according to the switch setting.  
Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the  
lens at objects with different degrees of brightness, to  
check that the automatic iris adjustment operates  
normally.  
7
When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the  
extender to the operating position to check that the  
extender operates properly.  
Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the  
iris ring, to check the manual iris adjustment.  
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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].  
2. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment  
1
2
3
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to  
[AUTO].  
1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording  
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to  
[FRONT].  
1
Check on the display inside the viewfinder that the  
remaining P2 card recording capacity is sufficient.  
Please refer to [P2 Card Remaining Free Space/  
capacity Indication] (page 76) for information about  
P2 card remaining recording capacity.  
Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at  
an appropriate sound source. Then, check that the  
level displays for both CH1 and CH2 change  
according to the sound level.  
2
3
4
Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN].  
Set the DISPLAY switch to [TC].  
3. Inspecting the Audio Level Manual Adjustment  
1
2
3
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to  
[FRONT].  
Press the camera’s REC START/STOP button to  
check the following items:  
z The P2 access LED blinks in orange.  
z The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights up.  
z System warnings do not appear inside the  
viewfinder.  
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to  
[MAN].  
Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.  
Check that the level display increases when the  
controls are turned to the right.  
5
6
Press the camera’s REC START/STOP button again.  
This step confirms that the P2 access LED is on and  
showing orange, and the REC lamp in the viewfinder  
is turned off.  
4. Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker  
Using the REC button on the handle, repeat Steps 4  
to 5 to check the same operation. Check the VTR  
button on the lens in the same way.  
1
2
Turn the MONITOR control to check that the speaker  
volume changes.  
Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack.  
Check that the speaker is turned off and the  
microphone sound can be heard from the earphone.  
7
8
Press the LIGHT button to check that the screen  
brightness in the display window increases.  
Press the PLAY button to check that the clip that has  
just been shot is played back from the beginning.  
Check that recording and playback operate properly.  
3
Turn the MONITOR control to check that the  
earphone volume changes.  
9
When multiple P2 cards are inserted into the P2 card  
slots, press the USER MAIN button to select the P2  
card used for recording.  
Repeat the operations in Steps 4 to 5 and 8 to check  
that recording and playback operate properly.  
5. Inspection for Using an External Microphone  
1
Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN  
CH1 and CH2 connectors.  
2
3
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [REAR].  
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switches on the rear  
panel to [MIC] or [+48V], depending on the power  
supply type of the external microphone.  
MIC: For a microphone with internal power supply.  
+48V: For a microphone with external power supply.  
4
Aim the microphone at a sound source. Then check  
that the audio level meter in the display window and  
the audio level display inside the viewfinder change  
according to the sound level.  
The channels can also be checked separately by  
connecting a single microphone to each channel.  
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6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits  
6
7
Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN].  
Check that the counter display number changes  
regardless of recording status.  
1
2
Set the user’s bit as required.  
Please refer to [Setting of the user bits] (page 57) for  
the setting procedures.  
Set the DISPLAY switch to [UB].  
Set the time code.  
Please refer to [Setting the Time Code] (page 61) for  
the setting procedures.  
Each time the HOLD button is pressed, make sure  
that the displayed value changes in the following  
sequence: VTCG > DATE > TIME > No display  
(time zone) > TCG; and also verify that the displayed  
value is correct.  
If DATE, TIME, or time zone is not correct, refer to  
[Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time] (page 60)  
for guidance on setting the correct values.  
3
4
Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN].  
Press the REC START/STOP button.  
Check that the counter display number changes as  
recording progresses.  
Note  
Note that date and time data set for DATE, TIME, and  
time zone is recorded in clips, and affects the  
playback sequence, etc. at the time of thumbnail  
manipulations.  
5
Press the REC START/STOP button again.  
Check that recording stops and the counter display  
number stops changing.  
Maintenance  
Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder  
z Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt.  
z Wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaner.  
z Do not wipe the mirror. If dirt or rubbish is sticking on the mirror, remove it with a commercially available air blower.  
Phenomenon Inherent to CCD Cameras  
Smears  
Smears may appear when shooting an object with very  
high brightness.  
This phenomenon becomes more obvious as the  
electronic shutter speed becomes faster.  
Replacing the Backup Battery  
The camera is shipped from the factory with a backup  
battery already mounted.  
When the battery runs out, the [BACK UP BATT EMPTY]  
display appears on the viewfinder screen for 5 seconds  
after the power switch is turned ON.  
The internal clock stops operating when the battery runs  
out. Also, the TCG time code value returns to  
[00:00:00:00], and the time code backup is disabled. The  
battery must be replaced.  
Please consult your distributor for replacement with a new  
battery (CR2032).  
The backup battery is visible when the panel on the LCD  
monitor side is removed (right side when viewed from the  
front).  
Note  
Please contact the store where you purchased the  
camera when replacing the battery.  
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Connector Signals  
Matsushita part number K1AY104J0001  
Matsushita part number K1AA104H0038  
Maker part number HA16RX-4P SW1  
DC IN  
DC OUT  
Maker part number  
HR10A-7R-4SC(73)  
(Hirose Denki)  
1
2
3
4
GND  
NC  
1
2
3
4
GND  
(Hirose Denki)  
R TALLY  
(Open collector)  
Connector at the cable side  
NC  
Maker part number  
HR10A-7R-4P(73)  
(Hirose Denki)  
REC START SW  
+12V  
4
1
+12V OUT  
(Max. 1.5 A)  
2
3
1
2
4
3
Note  
Ensure that the polarities are used correctly for a power  
supply from an external source.  
Matsushita part number K1AB105B0002  
FRONT MIC IN  
Maker part number  
NC5FBH  
1
2
3
4
5
GND  
(NEUTRIK)  
L CH IN (H)  
L CH IN (C)  
R CH IN (H)  
R CH IN (C)  
PUSH  
5
1
2
4
3
Matsushita part number K1AB103A0011  
AUDIO IN  
Maker part number  
HA16PRM-3SG  
(Hirose Denki)  
1
2
3
GND  
AUDIO IN(H)  
AUDIO IN(C)  
PUSH  
2
1
3
Matsushita part number K1AA105H0016  
AUDIO OUT  
Maker part number  
HA16RD-5P(76)  
(Hirose Denki)  
1
2
3
4
5
GND  
L CH OUT (H)  
L CH OUT (C)  
R CH OUT (H)  
R CH OUT (C)  
1
2
5
4
3
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Matsushita part number K1AY110JA001  
Maker part number HR10A-10R-10SC(71)  
(Hirose Denki)  
REMOTE  
1
2
3
4
5
CAM DATA (H)  
Data from the camera to the remote control (H)  
CAM DATA (C)  
CAM CONT (H)  
CAM CONT (C)  
RC-ON  
Data from the camera to the remote control (C)  
Connector at the cable side  
Control signals from the remote control to the camera (H)  
Control signals from the remote control to the camera (C)  
Maker part number  
HR10A-10P-10P(73)  
(Hirose Denki)  
Identification signals of the remote control  
Low: ON  
8
7
1
2
6
7
8
9
RC VIDEO OUT  
RC VIDEO GND  
NC  
Video signals output to the remote control  
GND of the video signals to the remote control  
Not used  
10  
9
3
6
4
5
UNREG 12V  
DC +12 V power supply (AJ-RC10G: Max. 0.75 A)  
GND  
10 GND  
Matsushita part number K1AB120H0001  
VF  
Maker part number  
HR12-14RA-20SC  
(Hirose Denki)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
UNREG-12V  
UNREG-12V  
A9.0V  
DC +12 V power supply (AJ-HVF21G: About 0.35 A)  
DC +12 V power supply  
DC +9 V power supply (not used)  
GND for the viewfinder PB signals  
GND for the viewfinder PR signals  
Viewfinder Y signals output  
VF-PB-GND  
VF-PR-GND  
VF-Y  
1
6
11  
16  
2
3
8
13  
18  
4
9
14  
19  
5
10  
15  
20  
7
12  
17  
VF-Y-GND  
VF-CLK  
GND for the viewfinder Y signals  
Serial data clock pulse signals  
Pulse signals for reading serial-parallel conversion data  
Serial data signals for serial-parallel conversion  
GND  
VF-WR  
10 VF-DATA  
11 UNREG-GND  
12 ZEBRA-SW  
13 PEAKING  
14 SPARE  
ON/OFF of the zebra signals  
Control of the peaking (not used)  
Standby (not used)  
15 VF-PR  
Viewfinder PR signal output  
16 VF-PB  
Viewfinder PB signal output  
17 MARKER-SW  
18 FRONT-VR  
19 VR-GND  
ON/OFF of the marker (not used)  
FRONT AUDIO LEVEL adjustment (not used)  
GND for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (not used)  
GND  
20 UNREG-GND  
Caution  
Total amount of current from the respective connectors for DC OUT, REMOTE,  
VF, and LENS should not exceed 2.5 A.  
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Matsushita part number K1AY112JA001  
LENS  
Maker part number  
HR10A-10R-12SC(71)  
1
RET-SW  
ON/OFF of the return video  
RETURN ON: GND  
(Hirose Denki)  
RETURN OFF: OPEN  
9
8
1
2
2
REC-START/STOP  
Control for recording start/stop  
10  
5
+5 V  
11  
3
12  
7
6
0 V  
4
START STOP START  
3
4
GND  
GND  
IRIS-AUTO  
ON/OFF of the forced iris servo  
SERVO ON: +5V 0.5V  
SERVO OFF: OPEN  
5
IRIS-CONT  
Control output for the lens iris  
F2.8: –6.2 V, F16: +3.4 V, CLOSE: +2.5 V  
6
7
UNREG-12V  
IRIS-POSI  
+12V power supply for the lens (Max. 1.5 A)  
Iris position signals  
3.4 V (F16) to +6.2 V (F2.8)  
8
9
IRIS-G-MAX  
EXT-POSI  
IRIS REMOTE/LOCAL (AUTO) signals  
REMOTE:  
+5V 0.5V  
LOCAL (AUTO):GND  
ON/OFF of the built-in extender  
EXTENDER ON: GND  
EXTENDER OFF: OPEN  
10 ZOOM-POSI  
11 FOCUS-POSI  
12 SPARE  
Zoom position signals  
Focus position signal  
Standby (not used)  
Matsushita part number K1AY106J0001  
GPS  
Maker part number  
HR10A-7R-6SC(73)  
(Hirose Denki)  
1
2
3
GPS TXA  
GPS RXA  
GPS VBAT  
Transmission data from the GPS unit to the camera  
Transmission data from the camera to the GPS unit  
Backup power supply connector for the GPS unit  
(DC+3.3 V)  
6
4
1
2
3
5
4
5
6
REC START SW  
GPS VCC  
Control signals of REC start/stop  
Power supply connector for the GPS unit (DC+3.3 V)  
GND  
GPS GND  
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Matsushita part number K1GB25A00010  
Unislot Interface  
Maker part number  
HDBB-25S(05)  
(Hirose Denki)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CH-1 SHIELD  
CH-1 HOT  
CH-1 COLD  
GND  
GND  
Audio input from the wireless receiver: HOT  
Audio input from the wireless receiver: COLD  
13  
25  
1
GND  
14  
+12V UNREG  
RX ON  
Power supply to the wireless receiver  
Power supply remote output to the wireless receiver  
RF WARN  
RM5  
RF warning input from the wireless receiver  
Not used  
RM4  
Not used  
10 SPARE 1  
Not used  
11 SPARE 2  
Not used  
12 EXT CLK  
Not used  
13 CLK SHIELD  
14 CH-2 SHIELD  
15 CH-2 HOT  
16 CH-2 COLD  
17 +5.6V  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Power supply to the wireless receiver  
Not used  
18 VIDEO OUT  
19 VIDEO RET  
20 VIDEO EN  
21 RM 1 (RM CLK)  
22 RM 2 (RM DATA)  
23 RM 3 (RM WR)  
24 RM +5V  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
25 RM GND  
Not used  
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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. The [WIRELESS RF], however, may not be indicated,  
depending on the menu setting.  
1. System Errors  
3. Battery Empty  
Display window  
indication  
Display window All 7 bar indicators for battery remaining  
The error code lights up.  
indication  
capacity start blinking.  
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second.  
WARNING lamp Lights up.  
Tally lamp  
Blinks 4 times per second.  
Tally lamp  
Blinks once per second.  
The SYSTEM ERROR indication and the  
error code light up.  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
The BATT LED lights up.  
Beeps continuously.  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
Beeps continuously.  
Warning  
description  
The battery has run out.  
The operation stops.  
Warning  
description  
An error in the reference signal or the  
communication.  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
The operation stops.  
Countermeasures Replace the battery.  
Please confirm [Error Codes] (page 148)  
and consult your distributor.  
Countermeasures  
2. Card removal error  
4. Write-protect  
Display window  
indication  
Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA  
Error code E-30 blinks.  
indication  
capacity start blinking.  
This lamp will illuminate continuously until an  
operation is made after recording.  
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Blinks 4 times per second.  
This lamp will flash 4 times every second  
until an operation is made after recording.  
Tally lamp  
The “TURN POWER OFF” indicator lights  
up.  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
The WP indicator lights up.  
Continues to beep.  
This tone will sound continuously until an  
operation is made after recording.  
The P2 card being accessed has been  
removed, resulting in an error in the internal  
memory of the camera-recorder.  
Warning  
description  
Warning  
description  
The inserted P2 cards are write-protected.  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Cannot be performed.  
Recording is disabled.  
Turn off the power to the camera-recorder. If  
Disable the write-protect or replace the P2  
card.  
Countermeasures there is an error in a clip on the removed P2  
Countermeasures  
card, repair the clip.  
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5. P2 Card Fully Recorded  
7. Recording Error  
“00:00:00:11” appears in the time code  
Display window display field. Even after recording is stopped,  
Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA  
indication  
capacity start blinking.  
indication  
this display continues to blink until the next  
operation is performed.  
This lamp will illuminate continuously until an  
operation is made after recording.  
WARNING lamp  
Blinks 4 times per second while recording  
continues.  
WARNING lamp  
This lamp will flash 4 times every second  
until an operation is made after recording.  
Tally lamp  
Blinks 4 times per second while recording  
continues.  
Tally lamp  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
The END indicator blinks.  
The REC WARNING indicator lights up.  
This tone will sound continuously until an  
operation is made after recording.  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
Beeps 4 times per second while recording  
continues.  
Warning  
description  
The P2 cards are recorded to maximum  
capacity.  
This indicates a failure either in the P2 card  
recording or the recording circuit. This is  
displayed when attempting to record clips  
where the total quantity exceeds the upper  
limit (1000 pieces) for a single P2 card.  
Recording/  
playback  
Warning  
description  
The recording stops.  
operation  
Delete the clips in the P2 card or insert a  
new P2 card.  
The recording may stop or continue.  
Countermeasures  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Restart recording. Or, turn the power OFF  
Countermeasures and turn it ON again, before starting  
recording.  
6. Image Sequence Error (24P, 30P, 25P)  
8. Low Wireless Signal Reception  
“E-40” appears in the time code display field.  
Display window  
indication  
Display window  
No display.  
indication  
Blinks 4 times per second.  
Blinks 4 times per second. (During pause  
and recording)  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
WARNING lamp  
Blinks 4 times per second while recording  
continues.  
Blinks 4 times per second while recording  
continues.  
Tally lamp  
The REC WARNING indicator lights up.  
Viewfinder  
The WIRELESS RF indicator lights up while  
recording continues.  
Viewfinder  
Beeps 4 times per second while recording  
continues.  
Warning tone  
Beeps 4 times per second while recording  
continues.  
Warning tone  
There are abnormal conditions in the image  
sequence of the 24P, 30P, or 25P mode.  
Warning  
description  
Warning  
description  
This error indicates poor wireless audio  
reception conditions.  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Images can be recorded and played back,  
but some frames may be dropped or the  
sequences of TC and UB may shift.  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Continues to operate without receiving the  
wireless microphone signal.  
Confirm the recording/playback operation after  
turning OFF the power supply once and then  
Countermeasures turning it on again. If the error is not corrected  
after executing this procedure, contact the  
dealer.  
Check the microphone power supply and the  
reception status of the wireless receiver.  
Countermeasures  
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9. 1394 Error  
12. P2 Card Error  
The 1394 E-¢¢ indicator in the display  
window blinks. For more information, see  
[1394 Error Codes] (page 148).  
If the error occurs during recording,  
“00:0000:11” appears as the time code  
Display window indication. The indication continues to flash  
Display window  
indication  
indication  
after recording is stopped and until the next  
operation is performed. There is no  
indication if the error occurs during playback.  
Blinks 4 times per second while the  
WARNING lamp recording is continuing.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Blinks 4 times per second while the TALLY  
LAMP recording is continuing.  
If the error occurs during recording, the lamp  
flashes four times per second for a period of  
about three seconds. The lamp does not  
light if the error occurs during playback.  
In the case of Error Code 92, “1394 INITIAL  
ERROR” indicator lights up (during pause  
and recording)  
For Error Codes other than Error Code 92, or  
if REC SIGNAL is set to “1394”, no error is  
displayed in the viewfinder.  
WARNING lamp  
Viewfinder  
If the error occurs during recording, the lamp  
flashes four times per second for a period of  
about three seconds. The lamp does not  
light if the error occurs during playback.  
Tally lamp  
Beeps 4 times per second while ALARM  
recording is continuing.  
Warning tone  
A flashing “CARD ERR  
¢” appears. In the  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
actual indication the is replaced by the slot  
¢
This indicates a failure of the DVCPRO/DV  
connector.  
Warning  
description  
number of the P2 card that triggered the error.  
If the error occurs during recording, the tone  
sounds four times per second for a period of  
about three seconds. The tone does not  
sound if the error occurs during playback.  
The operation continues, but input signals to  
the DVCPRO/DV connector are abnormal.  
For more information, see [1394 Error  
Codes] (page 148).  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Warning  
description  
An error has occurred while recording data  
to or playing data from a P2 card.  
Check the connection between the  
IEEE1394 cable and the DVCPRO/DV  
connector, settings of any external device  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Countermeasures and menus, and the turn on the power again.  
If the warning indication is still illuminated,  
confirm the “1394 Error Codes” (page 148),  
and consult your distributor.  
Stop recording or playback.  
Countermeasures Replace the affected P2 card.  
10. Battery Nearly Empty  
13. FAN STOP  
No display.  
Display window One of the bars in the battery remaining  
Display window  
indication  
indicator starts blinking.  
indication  
Blinks 4 times per second.  
No display.  
WARNING lamp Blinks once per second.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Tally lamp  
Blinks once per second.  
The BATT LED blinks.  
The FAN STOP indicator blinks while  
recording continues.  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
Viewfinder  
Beeps 4 times per second.  
It does not sound.  
Warning tone  
Warning  
description  
The fan is at rest because something is  
wrong with it.  
The battery is about to run out.  
Continues to operate.  
Warning  
description  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
If the camera-recorder operates with the fan  
stopped, then the temperature inside rises.  
While the camera-recorder continues to  
operate, clips may not be recorded or played  
back properly.  
Recording/  
playback  
operation  
Countermeasures Replace the battery as required.  
Immediately stop using the camera-recorder  
and consult your distributor.  
Countermeasures  
11. P2 Card Nearly Full  
Display window One of the bars for remaining MEDIA  
indication  
capacity starts blinking.  
Blinks once per second while recording  
continues.  
WARNING lamp  
Blinks once per second while recording  
continues.  
Tally lamp  
Viewfinder  
Warning tone  
The P2 card remaining capacity indicator blinks.  
Beeps once per second while recording  
continues.  
Warning  
description  
The total remaining capacity of all the P2  
cards is two minutes or less.  
Recording/  
playback  
Continues to operate.  
operation  
Replace the cards. If there is an empty card  
slot, insert a new card.  
Countermeasures  
Maintenance and Inspections : Warning System  
147  
Error Codes  
The following error codes are displayed in the display window if an error occurs in the camera:  
Confirm the type of warning and refer to the details in the [Warning Description Tables] (page 145) for countermeasures.  
Code No.  
Description  
1. System Errors  
E-11  
E-27  
E-30  
E-34  
E-38  
E-39  
E-3F  
E-40  
E-63  
E-6F  
Video initialisation error  
Recording control error  
P2 card removal error  
LCD microcontroller error  
1. System Errors  
2. Card removal error  
1. System Errors  
1. System Errors  
P2 streaming microcontroller error  
Abnormal initialization of the AVC-Intra codec board (optional AJ-YBX200G) 1. System Errors  
Microprocessor error in the camera control circuit.  
Image sequence error (in case of 24P, 30P and 25P)  
Something is wrong with the system control microprocessor.  
Reference signal error.  
1. System Errors  
6. Image Sequence Error (24P, 30P, 25P)  
1. System Errors  
1. System Errors  
00:00:00:11 Recording error on a P2 card  
7. Recording Error  
1394 Error Codes  
Indication in display  
window  
Code No.  
Description  
Recording  
Signals being input to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector are not 1a speed transfer  
signals in DV format.  
Stops  
Stops  
Stops  
1394 E-80  
Signals being input to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector are not 1a speed transfer  
signals in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.  
1394 E-81  
Signals being input to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector are not 1a speed transfer  
signals in DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format.  
1394 E-82  
1394 E-83  
1394 E-84  
Incorrect signals are being input to the  
DVCPRO/DV connector.  
Stops  
Stops  
Signals being input to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector are not in DVCPRO or DV  
format.  
The time code section of the  
display window indicates the  
appropriate error code that  
blinks every two seconds.  
Signals being input to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector are not 1x speed transfer signals  
in DVCPRO HD format.  
Stops  
1394 E-85  
1394 E-87  
Incorrect audio signals are being input to  
the DVCPRO/DV connector.  
Continues with no sound.  
No signal is supplied to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector.  
While the recording mode continues, no  
data is recorded on cards unless the  
abnormal condition is corrected. If an  
error has occurred before recording, then,  
recording does not start.  
1394 E-90  
With the menu option REC MODE set to  
DV, copy guard information signals for  
recording prohibited data are being input to  
the DVCPRO/DV connector.  
Stops  
1394 E-91  
1394 E-92  
The DVCPRO/DV connector is not properly No recording in 1394 input mode can be  
connected. The viewfinder indicates the  
message "1394 INITIAL ERROR."  
performed.  
Maintenance and Inspections : Warning System  
148  
       
Card Warning Code  
Indication in display  
window  
Code No.  
Description  
Recording  
The directory organization on the inserted P2 Although different kinds of recording  
card does not comply with the standards. ([DIR operations will function, data may not be  
E-70  
E-71  
NG CARD (Slot No.)] is indicated on the  
viewfinder.)  
recorded properly. Use the unit to format the  
card immediately.  
A warning code blinks once  
every 2 seconds on the time  
code display section of the  
display window.  
A P2 card was inserted where the number of  
rewrites exceeds the limit of the standards.  
Although different kinds of recording  
operations will function, data may not be  
([RUN DOWN CARD (Slot No.)] is indicated on recorded properly. It is recommended to  
the viewfinder.) replace it.  
Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE  
Item  
Message  
Description  
Measure  
CANNOT ACCESS! Data cannot be accessed because it is  
corrupted or for other reasons.  
Restore media and clips to normal state before  
access.  
WRITE  
The P2 or SD card is write protected.  
Insert write-enabled media.  
PROTECTED!  
CARD FULL!  
NO CARD!  
The P2 or SD card is full.  
Insert media with sufficient capacity.  
Insert compatible media.  
No P2 or SD card is inserted.  
The designated file is not found.  
Images cannot be copied.  
NO FILE!  
Check the file.  
CANNOT COPY!  
Check the conditions for copying.  
Match devices and contents version.  
CANNOT DELETE ! Contents version mismatch prevents  
deletion.  
UNKNOWN  
CONTENTS  
FORMAT!  
Warning displayed to indicate contents  
version mismatch.  
Match devices and contents version.  
CANNOT FORMAT! P2 card problem prevents formatting.  
Check P2 card.  
CANNOT REPAIR!  
Data cannot be repaired since content that  
cannot be repaired is selected.  
Check selected content.  
CANNOT RE-  
CONNECT!  
A clip that does not span multiple P2 cards  
cannot be reconnected.  
Check selected content.  
INVALID VALUE!  
UNKNOWN DATA!  
Entered data was invalid.  
Enter data in a valid range.  
The metadata character code is invalid.  
Use UTF-8 for the metadata character code. Use  
the viewer to enter correct characters.  
Thumbnails  
CANNOT REPAIR IN Some of the selected clip could not be  
SELECTION!  
repaired.  
NO SD CARD!  
No SD card is inserted.  
Insert an SD card.  
NO COPY TO SAME A clip cannot be copied to the card storing  
Copy the selected clip to a card that does not  
contain the original clip.  
CARD!  
the original clip.  
SAME CLIP IS  
SELECTED!  
The clip cannot be copied because a clip that Confirm the selected clip and release either the  
has already been copied and the original clip source clip or the destination clip and then execute  
have been selected.  
the copy operation.  
USER CLIP NAME  
MODIFIED!  
Characters in the clip name had to be  
deleted in adding the counter value.  
The user clip name plus the counter value can only  
contain up to 100 bytes. Characters in the clip  
name are automatically deleted when the total  
exceeds 100 bytes.  
TOO MANY CLIPS! Too many clips are selected.  
Reduce the number of selected clips.  
LACK OF REC  
CAPACITY!  
There is not enough recording capacity left  
on the card.  
Insert a card with sufficient recording capacity.  
CANNOT CHANGE! Any thumbnails that cannot be produced on Install the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G,  
the AVC-Intra 100 or AVC-Intra 50 and  
displayed in gray cannot be changed at the  
text memo position.  
optional) and set SYSTEM MODE according to the  
clips.  
MISSING CLIP!  
A shot mark will be added to the clips recorded Insert all P2 cards with recorded clips, and confirm  
on multiple P2 cards when all P2 cards are not that the incomplete clip indicators disappear, and  
inserted yet.  
then add shot marks.  
Maintenance and Inspections : Warning System  
149  
Item  
Message  
Description  
Measure  
CANNOT CHANGE! [PERSON] will be entered while the text  
memo is not available.  
Enter [TEXT] before entering [PERSON].  
Soft  
keyboard  
CANNOT SET!  
The entered value is incorrect.  
Change the value.  
INVALID VALUE!  
HDD CAPACITY  
FULL!  
Not enough space left on the hard disk.  
There are too many partitions.  
There is not enough space on the connected hard  
disk. Use a new hard disk or formatted hard disk.  
TOO MANY  
PARTITIONS!  
Hard disks can handle up to 23 partitions. Use a  
new hard disk or formatted hard disk.  
HDD  
DISCONNECTED!  
The unit is not connected to a hard disk.  
Reconnect the USB cable. If the hard disk does  
not operate normally, turn it off and turn it back on  
again.  
CANNOT FORMAT! The hard disk cannot be initialized.  
Connect another hard disk drive.  
TOO MANY  
TARGETS!  
Multiple devices are connected.  
Disconnect devices, turn off the unit and turn it  
back on again.  
UNKNOWN DEVICE The connected DVD drive is not compatible. Disconnect devices, turn off the unit and turn it  
CONNECTED!  
back on again.  
CANNOT ACCESS  
TARGET!  
An error occurred during hard disk access.  
Check hard disk status and connection.  
HDD  
USB HOST  
MODE)  
CANNOT  
RECOGNIZE  
HDD!  
The destination target cannot be properly  
recognized.  
Reboot the hard disk or connect a different hard  
disk.  
CANNOT ACCESS  
CARD!  
An error occurred during P2 card access.  
Check P2 card.  
MISMATCH  
COMPONENT!  
Copying cannot be made because the  
destination card is in the wrong format.  
Use a P2 card with appropriate capacity.  
Use a formatted P2 card.  
P2 CARD IS  
The P2 card is not formatted.  
UNFORMATTED!  
CARD IS EMPTY!  
CANNOT COPY!  
The P2 selected for copying is empty.  
The compare check after copying failed.  
Copying is not performed since the card is empty.  
Copy the data again.  
VERIFICATION  
FAILED!  
PLEASE FORMAT  
P2 CARD!  
This warning indicates that data could not be You cannot copy to a P2 card that contains data.  
imported from a hard disk to a P2 card  
because the P2 card contained recorded  
data.  
Format the card on a P2 device and copy again.  
Maintenance and Inspections : Warning System  
150  
Menu  
Menu Configuration  
MENU  
USER MENU  
SYSTEM SETTING  
SYSTEM MODE  
OPTION MODE  
REC FUNCTION  
OUTPUT SEL  
MAIN MENU  
PAINT  
RB GAIN CONTROL  
RGB BLACK CONTROL  
MATRIX  
COLOR CORRECTION  
LOW SETTING  
MID SETTING  
OPTION MENU  
DOWNCON SETTING  
LCD MONITOR  
GENLOCK  
OPTION  
1394 SETTING  
HIGH SETTING  
ADDITIONAL DTL  
SKIN TONE DTL  
KNEE/LEVEL  
GAMMA  
CAMERA SETTING  
VF  
VF DISPLAY  
VF MARKER  
VF USER BOX  
VF INDICATOR1  
VF INDICATOR2  
MODE CHECK IND  
! LED  
CAM OPERATION  
CAMERA ID  
SHUTTER SPEED  
SHUTTER SELECT  
USER SW  
SW MODE  
WHITE BALANCE MODE  
USER SW GAIN  
LENS/IRIS  
Opening the Menus  
USER MENU:  
BATTERY/P2CARD  
BATTERY SETTING1  
BATTERY SETTING2  
MIC/AUDIO 1  
MAIN OPERATION  
FILE  
Displayed when the MENU  
button is pressed.  
SD CARD READ/WRITE  
SD CARD R/W SELECT  
LENS FILE  
MIC/AUDIO 2  
MAIN MENU:  
LENS FILE CARD R/W  
TC/UB  
UMID SET/INFO  
Displayed when the MENU  
button is pressed for at least 3  
seconds.  
SCENE  
INITIALIZE  
MAINTENANCE  
SYSTEM CHECK  
LENS ADJ  
OPTION MENU:  
USER MENU SELECT  
SYSTEM SETTING(USER)  
PAINT(USER)  
BLACK SHADING  
WHITE SHADING  
LENS FILE ADJ  
DIAGNOSTIC1  
DIAGNOSTIC2  
HOURS METER  
Displayed when the MENU  
button is pressed while pressing  
the LIGHT button.  
VF(USER)  
CAM OPE(USER)  
MAIN OPE(USER)  
FILE(USER)  
MAINTENANCE(USER)  
Notes  
z The items highlighted in grey cannot be selected by <USER MENU SELECT>.  
z The underlined items can only be selected as one whole page (with all sub-items). Individual sub-items cannot be  
selected separately.  
About Menu Description Tables  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
The following letters indicate whether the modified menu  
data is saved to or read out from the memory.  
Remarks  
VIDEO  
Select video input signals.  
CAM: Record the signal from the  
camera  
VIDEO:Record the signal from the  
GENLOCK IN connector (In SD  
The – indicates that the data cannot be saved or read.  
S = Can be saved and read as scene data file.  
C =Can be saved or read using CARD READ/WRITED.  
U =Can be saved and read as user data.  
Please refer to [SCENE] (page 185) and [INITIALIZE]  
(page 185).  
F = Can be read using READ FACTORY DATA.  
Please refer to [INITIALIZE] (page 185).  
R =Can be saved using RC DATA SAVE.  
Please refer to [Connection of the remote control unit  
(AJ-RC10G)] (page 107).  
1394  
SDI  
mode only)  
1394: Record the signal from the 1394  
input connector  
SDI: Records input to the SD IN  
connector (optional).  
– C U F R  
This section shows the  
adjustable range of the  
set value, and available  
options for this item.  
About the settings available for  
this item.  
Menu : Menu Configuration  
151  
       
USER MENU: USER MENU is factory-set. The menu can  
be 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.  
For more information, see [Selecting Options  
for USER MENU] (page 154).  
LIGHT button  
To display USER MENU, press the MENU  
button.  
MAIN MENU: Allows you to set all options on the settings  
menu.  
This menu has  
a
category-by-category  
structure, layered according to purposes and  
frequency of use.  
To display MAIN MENU, press the MENU  
button for three seconds or longer.  
Shot Mark/Cancel Menu button  
MENU button  
JOG dial button  
SYSTEM SETTING:  
This option is used to specify recording  
signal, recording system, etc.  
PAINT:  
This option is used to fine-adjust images  
while monitoring the output waveform of the  
camera, using the waveform monitor.  
Normally,  
this  
adjustment  
requires  
assistance from a video engineer.  
This menu option may be set with an  
external remote controller, and is useful  
when using the unit without  
recordist.  
a
sound  
VF:  
Used to select the information items to be  
displayed in the viewfinder screen.  
CAM OPERATION:  
Used to change settings according to the  
conditions for the subject.  
MAIN OPERATION:  
Used to specify recording-related items,  
such as audio settings, time code, battery  
and P2 card remaining amounts.  
FILE:  
Used to specify file-related items such as SD  
memory card reading/writing and lens file  
settings.  
MAINTENANCE:  
Used to specify maintenance-related items.  
USER MENU SELECT:  
Used to edit USER MENU.  
OPTION MENU: Provides options which may be needed if  
functions are added in the future.  
To display OPTION MENU, hold down the  
LIGHT button and press the MENU button.  
For more information, contact your  
distributor.  
Menu : Menu Configuration  
152  
Setting Menu Options  
The menu options are set with the MENU and JOG dial  
buttons.  
The menu comprises main menu, sub-menus and options  
menus.  
The data specified through menu options are written and  
saved in the internal memory of the unit.  
This section describes how to set options in MAIN MENU.  
The other menus can be configured in the same manner  
(the method of displaying the menu screen depends on the  
particular menu).  
4
5
Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark (>) to a  
desired option. Then, press the JOG dial button. The  
value starts blinking.  
< USER SW >  
#
USER MAIN SW  
USER1 SW  
USER2 SW  
:S.GAIN  
:D.ZOOM  
:DS.GAIN  
Note  
When the unit is in thumbnail mode, the viewfinder  
displays “THUMBNAIL OPEN”, disabling navigation  
through the menu.  
Turn the JOG dial button to change the value.  
1
2
3
Press the MENU button for three seconds or longer.  
The MAIN MENU screen appears, together with its  
options.  
To increase the value:  
Turn the JOG dial button clockwise, as seen from the  
front of the camera.  
# **** MAIN MENU ****  
To decrease the value:  
Turn the JOG dial button anti-clockwise, as seen from  
the front of the camera.  
Each turn of the dial switches the value by one step. A  
quick turn changes the value rapidly; a slow turn  
makes a fine adjustment.  
SYSTEM SETTING  
PAINT  
VF  
CAM OPERATION  
MAIN OPERATION  
FILE  
MAINTENANCE  
USER MENU SELECT  
To turn an option on or off:  
To select ON, turn the JOG dial button clockwise, as  
seen from the front of the camera.  
To select OFF, turn the JOG dial button anti-  
clockwise, as seen from the front of the camera.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark (>) to a  
desired menu option. Then, press the JOG dial button  
to display the sub-menu screen.  
To return the changed set value to the previous  
one:  
Press the shot mark/menu cancel button to display  
the message “PUSH CANCEL BACK TO PREV”.  
Press the shot mark/menu cancel button again to  
return the set value to the value before the change.  
**** MAIN MENU ****  
SYSTEM SETTING  
PAINT  
VF  
#
CAM OPERATION  
MAIN OPERATION  
FILE  
MAINTENANCE  
Note  
USER MENU SELECT  
The following menu items cannot be cancelled using  
the shot mark/menu cancel button.  
z Pages on the USER MENU SELECT screen  
z Pages on the FILE screen  
z CAMERA ID  
z USER SW GAIN  
z Part of the WHITE BALANCE MODE pages  
z BATTERY SETTING1, 2  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark (>) to a  
desired menu option. Then, press the JOG dial button  
to display the options screen.  
< CAM OPERATION >  
z UMID SET/INFO  
CAMERA ID  
SHUTTER SPEED  
SHUTTER SELECT  
USER SW  
6
7
8
Press the JOG dial button.  
The value stops blinking and is accepted.  
#
SW MODE  
WHITE BALANCE MODE  
USER SW GAIN  
IRIS  
To change the settings for other options on the same  
page, repeat Steps 4 - 6.  
When the settings are finalised, press the MENU  
button.  
This terminates the menu option setting mode and  
returns the unit to normal operation mode.  
Menu : Menu Configuration  
153  
   
Go to the USER MENU SELECT page from MAIN MENU.  
Then, open relevant options menu screens to select  
options to add to USER MENU.  
Only the selected options are displayed as options in  
USER MENU.  
For information about how to navigate this menu, see  
[Setting Menu Options] (page 153).  
< USER MENU SELECT >  
(SELECT MODE)  
#
SYSTEM SETTING  
PAINT  
VF  
CAM OPERATION  
MAIN OPERATION  
FILE  
MAINTENANCE  
Note  
Options with [¢] are effective. The number of options that  
can be added to USER MENU is 14 a 3 = 42 (three pages  
of options) for camera-related options, and 14 (one page of  
options) for memory-related options.  
Menu : Menu Configuration  
154  
 
Menu Description Tables  
SYSTEM SETTING  
SYSTEM MODE  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
SYSTEM  
MODE  
1080-59.94i For setting the system frequency and the  
ASPECT  
16:9  
4:3  
Select the aspect ratio for recording. (In  
recording format of the unit.  
1080-50i  
720-59.94P  
720-50P  
480-59.94i  
576-50i  
SD mode only)  
When this item is switched, turn “OFF”  
the POWER switch on the unit and then  
turn it “ON” again.  
16:9: Record in <16:9> aspect ratio.  
4:3: Record in <4:3> aspect ratio.  
– C U F R  
Specify the type of viewfinder to be  
attached to the camera-recorder.  
VF TYPE  
HD  
SD  
Notes  
z When the remote control unit (AJ-  
RC10G) is connected, this item is not  
displayed.  
To switch this item, operate the main  
unit independently.  
z When the time code is in free run  
mode and a change is made to the  
SYSTEM MODE menu option, the  
time may not be correctly recorded.  
After turning on the camera-recorder,  
check the time code and make a  
change to the setting if required.  
z When USB DEVICE mode is selected,  
no change can be made to this option.  
– C U F R  
REC MODE  
HD MODE  
(1080i):  
Select the recording mode.  
DVCPRO HD:  
Record in DVCPRO HD format  
DVC HD (N):  
Record in Native mode for DVCPRO  
HD  
AVC-I 100:  
Record in AVC-I 100 format  
AVC-I 50:  
Record in AVC-I 50 format  
DVCPRO50:  
Record in DVCPRO50 format.  
DVCPRO:  
Record in DVCPRO format.  
DV: Record in DV format.  
Notes  
z AVC-I 100 and AVC-I 50 cannot be  
selected when the AJ-YBX200G  
(optional) is not installed.  
z If [1394] is selected in REC SIGNAL,  
AVC-I 100, AVC-I 50 and DVC HD (N)  
cannot be selected.  
DVCPRO HD  
AVC-I 100  
AVC-I 50  
HD MODE  
(720P):  
DVCPRO HD  
DVC HD (N)  
AVC-I 100  
AVC-I 50  
SD MODE:  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO  
DV  
– C U F –  
REC SIGNAL CAM  
VIDEO  
Select video input signals.  
CAM: Record the signal from the  
camera  
VIDEO:Record the signal from the  
GENLOCK IN connector (In SD  
1394  
SDI  
mode only)  
1394: Record the signal from the 1394  
input connector  
SDI: Records input to the SDI IN  
connector (optional).  
Notes  
z In Native mode for the AVC-Intra  
(optional) and DVCPRO HD, 1394  
cannot be selected.  
– C U F R  
SETUP  
Switch the setup. (For 480-59.94i only)  
0%: Setup is switched to 0% for both  
the camera output and the  
recording.  
0%  
7.5%A  
z After the power has been turned OFF,  
this setting defaults to CAM when the  
power is turned ON again.  
z In order to select VIDEO and  
synchronize video signals input to the  
GENLOCK IN connector (VBS) with  
the unit, set the GENLOCK item of  
[GENLOCK] (page 159) to "EXT".  
7.5%A: Setup is switched to 7.5% for the  
camera output and 0% for the  
recording.  
– C U F R  
PC MODE  
SELECT  
USB HOST Specify the operation mode of the  
USB DEV.  
camera-recorder when an external  
device is connected via USB.  
USB HOST:  
Sets the camera-recorder to the mode  
that allows an external hard disk drive  
to be connected.  
– C U F R  
For setting the video system for  
shooting.  
CAMERA  
MODE  
(1080-59.94i  
/480-59.94i)  
60i  
USB DEV.:  
Note  
Sets the camera-recorder to the USB  
device mode, which allows a PC to be  
connected via USB 2.0 for use with  
P2 cards as mass storage.  
Note  
When the PC MODE menu option is set  
to ON, no change can be made to this  
option.  
In AVC-Intra mode (optional), 24PA  
cannot be selected.  
30P  
24P  
24PA  
(1080-50i  
/576-50i)  
50i  
25P  
(720-59.94P)  
60P  
– – – F –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
30P  
24P  
(720-50P)  
50P  
– C U F R  
25P  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
155  
 
SYSTEM MODE  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
PC MODE  
ON  
OFF  
Used to enable or disable the mode that  
allows the camera-recorder to be  
connected to a PC or an external hard  
disk drive via USB 2.0.  
SAVE SW  
(AUD OUT)  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to forcibly disable  
the audio output when the SAVE ON/  
OFF switch is set to [ON].  
ON: Disable audio output.  
ON: Sets the camera-recorder to the  
mode selected through the PC  
MODE SELECT menu option.  
OFF: Disables the PC MODE for normal  
operation.  
OFF: Enable audio output.  
– C U F –  
SAVE SW  
(LCD)  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to automatically  
turn off the LCD monitor when the SAVE  
ON/OFF switch is set to [ON].  
ON: Turn off LCD monitor.  
OFF: Do not turn off LCD monitor.  
Note  
– C U F –  
Once the power is turned off, the option  
is always set to OFF when the power is  
turned on next time.  
COMPRESSION NORMAL  
MODE  
Select a compression mode for the  
720P mode (Only for recording DVCPRO  
HD for 720-59.94P and 720-50P).  
NORMAL:  
DARK  
– – F –  
The normal shooting mode is  
selected.  
DARK:  
OPTION MODE  
Compressed video distortion that  
occurs in dark areas is lowered, which  
may increase distortion in other  
areas.  
Select the method for detecting REC  
START/STOP marks from the frame rate  
information in the user bits added  
through HD SD IN in HD mode in order  
to automatically start or stop recording  
(for the AJ-YA350AG, an SDI-IN option).  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
– C U F –  
REC TALLY  
RED  
GREEN  
CHAR  
Select the method for displaying the  
recording status of camera-recorder  
when controlling an external VTR by  
setting 1394 CONTROL items to BOTH.  
Select the 1394 CONTROL item on the  
<1394 SETTING> screen in the SYSTEM  
SETTING page.  
RED: The red tally lamp lights up.  
GREEN:The green tally lamp lights up.  
CHAR: The VF displays [REC] in  
characters.  
AUTO REC  
OFF  
TYPE1  
TYPE2  
OFF:  
No automatic recording is  
performed.  
TYPE1: REC START/STOP marks are  
detected from LTC input  
– C U F –  
Specify whether or not to enable the P2  
card access LEDs.  
ACCESS LED OFF  
SLOT SIDE  
through HD SDI for automatic  
recording.  
detected from VITC input  
OFF:  
Disables both LEDs above the  
slots and on the side panel.  
LCD SIDE  
BOTH  
SLOT SIDE:  
Enables the LED above the slots  
through HD SDI for automatic  
recording.  
and disables the LED on the side  
panel.  
LCD SIDE:  
Note  
Set the menu option REC SIGNAL to  
SDI to input HD SDI signals to the SDI  
IN connector. For information about user  
bits frame rate information, see [Setting  
of the user bits] (page 57).  
The AUTO REC function does not  
operate in INTERVAL REC and LOOP  
REC modes.  
Enables the LED on the side panel  
and disables the LED above the  
slots.  
BOTH: Enables both LEDs above the  
slots and on the side panel.  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
P.OFF GPS  
DATA  
HOLD  
CLEAR  
Select whether or not to hold the UMID  
GPS position information while the  
power is turned off, thereby keeping this  
information as status data holding the  
previous value until the power is turned  
on again, which enables a new  
measurement to start.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
HOLD  
:
Hold and save the data.  
CLEAR  
:
Clear the data when the power  
is turned off, and save zero (No-  
Info) from the next power-on  
until  
a
new measurement is  
completed.  
– C U F –  
SDI  
METADATA  
ON  
OFF  
Used to specify whether or not to output  
metadata (UMID) to SDI when the  
VIDEO OUT menu option is set to HD  
SDI or SD HDI.  
– C U F –  
SDI EDH  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to add an error  
detection flag to the SD SDI output.  
– C U F –  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
156  
REC FUNCTION  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
INTERVAL  
REC MODE  
ON  
ONE SHOT  
OFF  
Sets INTERVAL REC function.  
ON: Uses internal memory to perform  
interval recording.  
PRE REC  
TIME  
1SEC  
:
8SEC  
:
Set PRE RECORDING.  
1-15SEC:  
Set the length of time that can be  
retrospectively recorded before the  
REC START button is pressed.  
Note  
When the SYSTEM MODE menu option  
on the SYSTEM MODE screen is set to  
1080-59.94i, 1080-50i, 720-59.94P, or  
720-50P, or when it is set to 480-59.94i  
or 576-50P and the REC MODE menu  
option is set to DVCPRO50, the upper  
limit of the above recording time is 8  
seconds.  
ONE SHOT:  
Performs “one-shot” recording for the  
duration specified under REC TIME,  
and then stops.  
OFF: INTERVAL REC is not performed.  
Note  
15SEC  
This item cannot be changed when [ON]  
is selected in LOOP REC MODE.  
– C U F –  
INTERVAL  
REC HOLD  
ON  
OFF  
Selects whether INTERVAL REC MODE  
settings are retained or not when the  
power is turned off once.  
ON: Retain  
– C U F –  
OFF: Do not retain. The INTERVAL  
REC MODE is OFF whenever the  
power is turned on again.  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to enable LOOP  
REC.  
This setting can be used with PRE  
RECORDING features.  
ON: Enable LOOP REC.  
OFF: Disable LOOP REC.  
Notes  
z After the power is turned off, this item  
will default to OFF the next time the  
power is turned on.  
z This item cannot be changed when  
[ON] or [ONE SHOT] is selected in  
INTERVAL REC MODE.  
– C U F –  
1
00s01f  
:
59s29f  
Set REC TIME (1 cut).  
Note  
REC TIME*  
However, the settings can be made frame  
by frame, and the numbers of the cut-off  
unit frames for the shortest time period  
and the set time on the actual operation  
may vary with the recording method. For  
details, refer to [Interval Recording] (page  
36).  
– C U F –  
1
PAUSE TIME* 00h00m00s01f Specify PAUSE time for recording.  
– – – F –  
Note  
:
REC START  
ALL  
NORMAL  
Select operating modes that allow  
recording to start.  
00h04m59s29f However the settings can be made frame  
:
by frame, and the numbers of the cut-off  
23h59m59s29f unit frames for the shortest time period  
and the set time on the actual operation  
may vary with the recording method. For  
details, refer to [Interval Recording] (page  
36).  
ALL:Allow recording to start during  
stop, recording pause, and  
playback.  
NORMAL:  
Allow recording to start during stop  
and recording pause.  
– C U F –  
TAKE TOTAL NONE  
Specify the time needed for shooting.  
Select from NONE (continue until  
operation is manually stopped) to 5 days.  
TIME  
:
Note  
5day  
– C U F –  
TOTAL REC  
Even if this is set to [ALL], the operation is  
[NORMAL], when [ON] or [ONE SHOT] is  
selected in INTERVAL REC MODE.  
00m00s01f  
:
99m59s29f  
OVER100min  
NONE  
Display total recorded time. The setting  
cannot be changed using this option.  
Displays the recording time (recording  
time needed for the P2 card) calculated  
using REC TIME, PAUSE TIME, and  
TAKE TOTAL TIME.  
1
TIME*  
– C U F –  
P.ON REC  
SLOT SEL  
HOLD  
SLOT1  
Select the recording order of the slot  
when the power is turned on.  
HOLD:  
The recording order starts with the  
card previously selected when the  
power was turned off.  
Note  
A value based on actual processing is  
displayed.  
– – – – –  
SLOT1:  
AUDIO REC  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not sound will be  
recorded.  
The recording order starts with the  
card that is inserted in Slot 1 when the  
power is turned on.  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
START DELAY 0SEC  
:
Set the delay after pressing REC START  
to start recording in INTERVAL REC.  
10SEC  
Note  
– C U F –  
Displayed REC TIME, PAUSE TIME and TOTAL REC TIME  
are translated into either drop-frame or non-drop-frame  
according to the mode of operation.  
PRE REC  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to enable PRE  
RECORDING.  
ON: PRE RECORDING enabled.  
OFF:PRE RECORDING disabled.  
Note  
Specify the PRE RECORDING time by  
using the menu option PRE REC TIME.  
TAKE TOTAL TIME is actual time. Therefore, TOTAL REC  
TIME may incorporate fractions, depending on the settings.  
Example of drop-frame  
– C U F –  
REC TIME  
02s00f  
*1 This variable range is the numerical values for 59.94 Hz.  
For 50 Hz, the frame rate is up to 24f. The frame rate is  
up to 23f in 24PN (Native) mode.  
PAUSE TIME  
02s00f  
TAKE TOTAL TIME  
TOTAL REC TIME  
40min  
19m59s06f  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
157  
OUTPUT SEL  
DOWNCON SETTING  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
OUTPUT ITEM MENU ONLY Set the character contents  
DOWNCON  
MODE  
SQUEEZ  
LT-BOX  
For setting the mode of the down  
converter output signals.  
superimposed onto the output signals  
TC  
for the VIDEO OUT connector (Analog  
or SDI) and MON OUT connector.  
MENU ONLY:  
Displays only when the menu  
characters are superimposed. No  
display appears when other characters  
are superimposed.  
TC:Display the time code. (Displays the  
menu when menu characters are  
superimposed.)  
STATUS  
S-CROP  
– C U F R  
DETAIL  
ON  
OFF  
For setting the detail function for the  
down converter output signals ON/OFF.  
The down converter output signals  
contain detailed components that are  
set during HD signal processing. In this  
setting, these signals overlap the  
detailed components dedicated to the  
down converter outputs.  
Note  
Even if this setting is turned off, it is  
impossible to turn off the detailed  
components set during HD signal  
processing.  
The TC display position moves up  
and down depending on the camera  
ID position.  
STATUS:  
– C U F R  
Display the same characters  
superimposed on the VF signal.  
(Displays the menu when menu  
characters are superimposed.)  
H.DTL LEVEL 00  
For setting the horizontal detail  
correction level for the down converter  
output signals.  
:
08  
– C U F –  
:
31  
MONITOR  
OUT  
VBS  
VF  
Y
Select the output signal on the MON OUT  
connector.  
– C U F R  
VBS:Output a regular composite signal.  
VF: Output a VF Y signal. The status  
display is also superimposed.  
V.DTL LEVEL 00  
For setting the vertical detail correction  
level for the down converter output  
signals.  
:
04  
:
Y:  
Output a component Y signal.  
31  
– C U F R  
Note  
DTL CORING 00  
For setting the noise elimination level of  
the details.  
The VBS signal is output in playback  
mode.  
– C U F –  
01  
:
MONITOR  
OUT CHAR  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to superimpose  
characters on the MON OUT connector  
signal independently of the camera’s  
VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch. (The  
character content is the same as the  
video output signal.)  
15  
– C U F R  
For selecting the horizontal detail  
frequencies.  
1:2.5 MHz 4:4 MHz  
2:3 MHz 5:4.5 MHz  
3:3.5 MHZ  
H.DTL FREQ.  
1
:
3
:
5
ON: Enable superimpose.  
OFF: Disable superimpose.  
– C U F R  
– C U F –  
For setting the 2-D low path filter  
reducing cross colors.  
ON: Cross colors are reduced.  
OFF: Cross colors are not reduced.  
2D LPF  
ON  
LCD MON  
CHAR  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to superimpose  
characters on the LCD monitor. (The  
character content is the same as the  
video output signal.)  
OFF  
– C U F R  
SETUP  
0%  
For setting the setup level for the down  
converter output signals.  
ON: Enable superimpose.  
7.5%  
(Not interlocked with the VIDEO  
OUT CHARACTER switch.)  
OFF: Disable superimpose.  
Only for 1080-59.94i or 720-59.94P)  
Note  
(Not interlocked with the VIDEO  
OUT CHARACTER switch.)  
When the system frequency is set to 50  
Hz, the setup level will be 0%.  
– C U F R  
– C U F –  
VF MODE  
MEM  
CAM  
When the REC SIGNAL menu option on  
the SYSTEM MODE screen is set to  
CAM, select the image to display in the  
viewfinder.  
MEM:Display the playback image in the  
playback mode.  
Note  
The <DOWNCON SETTING> screen is displayed when  
SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 1080-50i, 720-  
59.94P and 720-60P (HD mode).  
CAM:Always display the camera image.  
– C U F –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Select whether or not to output clip  
thumbnails displayed on the LCD  
monitor to the video output and monitor  
output signals.  
THUMBNAIL ON  
OUT  
OFF  
ON: Enable output.  
OFF: Disable output.  
Note  
HD SDI signals are being output from  
the VIDEO OUT connector, thumbnails  
are not output.  
– C U F –  
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158  
LCD MONITOR  
GENLOCK  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
BRIGHTNESS –7  
Adjust the LCD monitor brightness.  
GENLOCK  
INT  
EXT  
Switch the camera synchronising signal.  
INT: Synchronise with the internal  
reference signal regardless of the  
reference signal input to the  
GENLOCK IN connector.  
EXT: Synchronise with the reference  
signal input to the GENLOCK IN  
connector.  
:
+0  
:
+7  
– C U F –  
COLOR  
LEVEL  
–7  
Adjust the LCD monitor chroma level.  
Adjust the LCD monitor contrast.  
:
+0  
:
– C U F R  
GL PHASE  
HD SDI  
For selecting the output signals that lock  
+7  
– C U F –  
COMPOSIT phases to the signals that are input in  
the GENLOCK IN connector. (Only for  
1080-59.94i, 1080-50i, 720-59.94P, or  
CONTRAST  
–7  
:
+0  
:
720-50P)  
HD SDI:  
+7  
– C U F –  
BACKLIGHT NORMAL  
HIGH  
Adjust the backlight  
For locking the HD SDI signals to the  
GENLOCK input.  
For the down converter output  
signals, the start position of the video  
delays by about 90 lines.  
COMPOSIT:  
For locking the down converter output  
signals to the GENLOCK input.  
For the HD SDI output signals, the  
start position of the video gains by  
about 90 lines.  
NORMAL: Mode normally used  
HIGH:  
This is brighter than NORMAL  
– C U F –  
Select whether or not to change the  
LCD monitor to mirror image.  
NORMAL: Do not change to mirror  
image.  
SELF SHOOT NORMAL  
MIRROR  
MIRROR  
:
Change to mirror image.  
– C U F –  
Select a screen ratio for images  
displayed on the LCD monitor (In SD  
mode only).  
ASPECT  
CONV.  
SQUEEZE  
LT.BOX  
– C U F R  
Perform coarse phase adjustment for  
horizontal hold when configuring a  
system.  
H PHASE  
COARSE  
–100  
:
+000  
:
SQUEEZE  
:
Display images in the  
squeeze size.  
LT.BOX  
:
Display images in the letter  
box size.  
+100  
– – – – –  
H PHASE  
FINE  
–100  
:
+000  
:
Perform fine phase adjustment for  
horizontal hold when configuring a  
system.  
Note  
This item is enabled only when ASPECT  
described in SYSTEM MODE is set to  
“16:9”.  
– C U F –  
+100  
– – – – –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
159  
1394 SETTING  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
1394 AUDIO  
OUT  
CH1/CH2  
CH3/CH4  
For selecting the channels for audio  
signals output from the DVCPRO/DV  
connector when the camera-recorder is  
operating in DVCPRO or DV mode (for  
480-59.94i or 576-50i only)  
Note  
When CH3/CH4 is selected, no sound is  
heard in the following outputs:  
z EE output if the 25M REC CH SEL  
menu option on the MIC AUDIO  
screen on the MAIN OPERATION  
page is set to 2CH.  
z Output of playback data recorded as  
2-channel audio signals.  
– C U F –  
1394 SPEED S100  
For setting the transfer rate of signals  
output from the DVCPRO/DV connector.  
S100:100Mbps  
S200  
S400  
S200:200Mbps  
S400:400Mbps  
– C U F –  
1394 IN CH  
0
:
For setting the input channel of signals  
input to the DVCPRO/DV connector.  
0 - 63: To fix to the designated value  
AUTO: To follow the settings of the  
externally connected devices  
63  
AUTO  
– C U F –  
1394 OUT CH  
0
:
For setting the input channel of signals  
output from the DVCPRO/DV connector.  
0 - 63: To fix to the designated value  
AUTO: To follow the settings of the  
externally connected devices  
63  
AUTO  
– C U F –  
1394  
CONTROL  
OFF  
BOTH  
For setting the control for recording  
start/stop operations of external devices  
that are connected to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector.  
OFF: Do not control the externally  
connected devices.  
BOTH:To control both the unit and the  
externally connected devices  
– C U F –  
1394 CMD SEL REC_P  
STOP  
For setting the control of recording stop  
operations of the external devices that  
are connected to the DVCPRO/DV  
connector.  
REC_P: Operation to pause recording  
STOP: Stopping operation  
– C U F –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
160  
PAINT  
RB GAIN CONTROL  
RGB BLACK CONTROL  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
R GAIN AWB  
PRE  
–200  
For setting the Rch gain when the  
WHITE BAL switch is in the PRST  
position.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
MASTER PED –200  
For setting the level of the master  
pedestal.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
:
:
+000  
+015  
:
:
+200  
+200  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
R PEDESTAL  
For setting the pedestal level of the Rch.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
–100  
:
B GAIN AWB  
PRE  
–200  
For setting the Bch gain when the  
WHITE BAL switch is in the PRST  
position.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
+000  
:
:
+000  
+100  
:
S C U F R  
+200  
For setting the pedestal level of the  
Gch.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
G PEDESTAL –100  
:
+000  
S C U F R  
:
For setting the Rch gain when the  
WHITE BAL switch is in the A position.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
R GAIN AWB A –200  
+100  
:
+000  
S C U F R  
:
+200  
B PEDESTAL –100  
For setting the pedestal level of the Bch.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
:
+000  
S C U F R  
:
B GAIN AWB A –200  
For setting the Bch gain when the  
WHITE BAL switch is in the A position.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
+100  
:
S C U F R  
+000  
PEDESTAL  
OFFSET  
ON  
OFF  
For setting the pedestal levels of the  
Rch, the Gch and the Bch when the  
auto black balance is adjusted.  
ON: To retain the values set in the  
respective items of R PEDESTAL,  
G PEDESTAL, and B PEDESTAL  
OFF: The pedestal levels of the Rch,  
the Gch and the Bch are set to  
”0”.  
:
+200  
S C U F R  
R GAIN AWB B –200  
For setting the Rch gain when the  
WHITE BAL switch is in the B position.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
:
+000  
:
+200  
S C U F –  
S C U F R  
R FLARE  
–100  
For adjusting the flare level of the Rch.  
Adjustment values in this item are  
added to the flare adjustment value that  
is adjusted on <LENS FILE ADJ>  
screen.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
For setting the Bch gain when the  
WHITE BAL switch is in the B position.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
:
B GAIN AWB B –200  
+000  
:
:
+000  
+100  
:
+200  
S C U F R  
AWB A GAIN  
OFFSET  
ON  
OFF  
For setting the values of the Rch gain  
and the Bch gain when the auto white  
balance is executed as the WHITE BAL  
switch is in the A position.  
ON: To retain the values set in the  
items of R GAIN AWB A and B  
GAIN AWB A  
S C U F R  
For adjusting the flare level of the Gch.  
Adjustment values in this item are  
added to the flare adjustment value that  
is adjusted on <LENS FILE ADJ>  
screen.  
G FLARE  
–100  
:
+000  
:
+100  
OFF: The values of the Rch gain and  
the Bch gain is set to “0”.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
For setting the values of the Rch gain  
and the Bch gain when the auto white  
balance is executed as the WHITE BAL  
switch is in the B position.  
ON: To retain the values set in the  
items of R GAIN AWB B and B  
GAIN AWB B  
AWB B GAIN  
OFFSET  
ON  
OFF  
B FLARE  
–100  
For adjusting the flare level of the Bch.  
Adjustment values in this item are  
added to the flare adjustment value that  
is adjusted on <LENS FILE ADJ>  
screen.  
z If the remote control unit is  
connected, settings made from the  
menu are disabled. (The set value is  
displayed.)  
:
+000  
:
+100  
OFF: The values of the Rch gain and  
the Bch gain is set to “0”.  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
161  
MATRIX  
COLOR CORRECTION  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
TABLE  
MATRIX  
A
B
For selecting the color correction table  
for the linear matrix.  
R
(SAT)  
–63  
For performing the color saturation  
correction of red.  
:
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+63  
S C U F R  
For performing the linear matrix  
adjustment. (red/green)  
MATRIX R-G  
–63  
:
R-Mg  
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
For performing the color  
saturationcorrection between red and  
magenta.  
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+63  
+63  
S C U F R  
MATRIX R-B  
–63  
For performing the linear matrix  
adjustment. (red/blue)  
:
For performing the color  
saturationcorrection of magenta.  
Mg  
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+63  
+63  
S C U F R  
MATRIX G-R  
–63  
For performing the linear matrix  
adjustment. (green/red)  
:
Mg-B  
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
For performing the color saturation  
correction between magenta and blue.  
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+63  
+63  
S C U F R  
For performing the linear matrix  
adjustment. (green/blue)  
MATRIX G-B  
–63  
:
B
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
For performing the color saturation  
correction of blue.  
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+63  
S C U F R +63  
MATRIX B-R  
–63  
For performing the linear matrix  
adjustment. (blue/red)  
:
For performing the color saturation  
correction between blue and cyan.  
B-Cy  
(SAT)  
–63  
+00  
:
:
+00  
S C U F R  
+63  
:
+63  
S C U F R  
MATRIX B-G  
–63  
For performing the linear matrix  
adjustment. (blue/green)  
:
Cy  
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
For performing the color saturation  
correction of cyan.  
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+63  
+63  
S C U F R  
OFF  
A
B
For selecting the color correction table  
when the GAIN switch is in the L  
position.  
TABLE  
L MATRIX  
Cy-G  
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
For performing the color saturation  
correction between cyan and green.  
S C U F R  
TABLE  
M MATRIX  
OFF  
A
B
For selecting the color correction table  
when the GAIN switch is in the M  
position.  
S C U F R +63  
G
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
For performing the color saturation  
correction of green.  
S C U F –  
TABLE  
H MATRIX  
OFF  
A
B
For selecting the color correction table  
when the GAIN switch is in the H  
position.  
+63  
S C U F R  
S C U F –  
G-Yl  
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
For performing the color saturation  
correction between green and yellow.  
Note  
The items indicated by are the setting items for PAINT  
MENU SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT>  
screen. The items without are the setting items for  
PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.  
Please refer to [SD CARD R/W SELECT] (page 184) for  
more information.  
+63  
S C U F R  
For performing the color saturation  
correction of yellow.  
Yl  
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F R  
Yl-R  
(SAT)  
–63  
:
+00  
:
For performing the color saturation  
correction between yellow and red.  
+63  
S C U F R  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
162  
LOW SETTING  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
GAIN  
MASTER  
–3dB  
Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6,  
9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.  
R(PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the hue correction for  
red.  
:
:
0dB  
:
30dB  
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
H.DTL LEVEL 00  
For performing the horizontal detail  
correction level setting.  
For performing the hue correction  
between red and magenta.  
R-Mg(PHASE) –63  
:
:
10  
:
+00  
:
63  
S C U F R  
+63  
S C U F R  
For performing the vertical detail  
correction level setting.  
V.DTL LEVEL 00  
Mg(PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the hue correction for  
magenta.  
:
:
20  
:
+00  
:
+63  
31  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
DTL CORING 00  
For performing the noise elimination  
level setting for detail.  
Mg-B(PHASE) –63  
For performing the hue correction  
between magenta and blue.  
:
:
01  
:
+00  
:
15  
S C U F R  
+63  
S C U F R  
H.DTL FREQ. 00  
For performing the horizontal detail  
frequency selection.  
B(PHASE)  
For performing the hue correction for  
blue.  
–63  
:
:
18  
:
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F R  
31  
S C U F R  
For setting the LEVEL DEPEND.  
LEVEL  
DEPEND.  
0
1
B-Cy(PHASE) –63  
For performing the hue correction  
between blue and cyan.  
When the Y-detail is emphasized, details  
of dark sections are compressed.  
If the numerical value is larger, details of  
bright sections are also compressed.  
:
+00  
:
:
5
+63  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
Cy(PHASE)  
–63  
:
For performing the hue correction for  
cyan.  
For setting the master gamma. (0.01  
step)  
MASTER  
GAMMA  
0.30  
:
0.45  
:
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F R  
0.75  
S C U F R  
For performing the hue correction  
between cyan and green.  
Cy-G(PHASE) –63  
:
BLACK  
GAMMA  
–3  
:
OFF  
:
For setting the gamma curve for the dark  
portion.  
+00  
:
3 to  
The dark portion is compressed.  
OFF:  
Standard state  
+1 to +3:  
The dark portion is extended.  
1:  
+63  
S C U F R  
+3  
G(PHASE)  
–63  
:
For performing the hue correction for  
green.  
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
G-Yl(PHASE) –63  
For performing the hue correction  
between green and yellow.  
MATRIX  
OFF  
A
B
For selecting the color correction table  
for the linear matrix.  
:
TABLE  
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+63  
S C U F R  
For switching ON/OFF of the 12-axis  
independent color correction.  
COLOR  
ON  
OFF  
For performing the hue correction for  
yellow.  
Yl(PHASE)  
–63  
:
CORRECT  
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+63  
S C U F R  
Yl-R(PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the hue correction  
between yellow and red.  
Notes  
:
z The items indicated by are the setting items for PAINT  
MENU SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT>  
screen. The items without are the setting items for  
PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.  
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F R  
COLOR  
ON  
OFF  
For switching ON/OFF of the 12-axis  
independent color correction of the  
position selected with the GAIN switch  
(L, M, H).  
CORRECT  
Please refer to [SD CARD R/W SELECT] (page 184) for  
more information.  
S C U F R  
z If images are shot when the master gain is set to –3dB,  
some coloring phenomena may occur on images in very  
bright sections. In order to suppress the coloring  
phenomena, switch the OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch to  
“CAM AUTO KNEE OFF”, set the MANUAL item on the  
KNEE/LEVEL screen to “ON”, and then set a smaller  
value for the KNEE SLOPE item on the KNEE/LEVEL  
screen. After executing these settings, confirm that there  
are no coloring phenomena and then start shooting.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
163  
MID SETTING  
HIGH SETTING  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
GAIN  
MASTER  
–3dB  
Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6,  
9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.  
GAIN  
MASTER  
–3dB  
Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6,  
9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.  
:
:
6dB  
12dB  
:
:
S C U F – 30dB  
S C U F – 30dB  
H.DTL LEVEL 00  
For performing the horizontal detail  
correction level setting.  
H.DTL LEVEL 00  
For performing the horizontal detail  
correction level setting.  
:
:
08  
06  
:
:
S C U F – 63  
S C U F – 63  
For performing the vertical detail  
correction level setting.  
For performing the vertical detail  
correction level setting.  
V.DTL LEVEL 00  
V.DTL LEVEL 00  
:
:
18  
16  
:
:
S C U F – 31  
S C U F – 31  
DTL CORING 00  
For performing the noise elimination  
level setting for detail.  
DTL CORING 00  
For performing the noise elimination  
level setting for detail.  
:
:
02  
03  
:
:
S C U F – 15  
S C U F – 15  
H.DTL FREQ. 00  
For performing the horizontal detail  
frequency selection.  
H.DTL FREQ. 00  
For performing the horizontal detail  
frequency selection.  
:
:
18  
18  
:
:
S C U F –  
S C U F –  
31  
31  
For setting the LEVEL DEPEND.  
When the Y-detail is emphasized,  
details of dark sections are  
compressed.  
If the numerical value is larger, details of  
bright sections are also compressed.  
For setting the LEVEL DEPEND.  
When the Y-detail is emphasized,  
details of dark sections are  
compressed.  
If the numerical value is larger, details of  
bright sections are also compressed.  
LEVEL  
DEPEND.  
0
1
LEVEL  
DEPEND.  
0
:
3
:
:
5
5
S C U F –  
S C U F –  
MASTER  
GAMMA  
0.30  
For setting the master gamma. (0.01  
step)  
MASTER  
GAMMA  
0.30  
For setting the master gamma. (0.01  
step)  
:
:
0.45  
0.55  
:
:
S C U F – 0.75  
S C U F – 0.75  
For setting the gamma curve for the  
dark portion.  
For setting the gamma curve for the  
dark portion.  
BLACK  
GAMMA  
–3  
BLACK  
GAMMA  
–3  
:
:
OFF  
:
+3  
OFF  
:
+3  
3 to  
The dark portion is compressed.  
OFF:  
Standard state  
1:  
3 to  
The dark portion is compressed.  
OFF:  
Standard state  
+1 to +3:  
The dark portion is extended.  
1:  
+1 to +3:  
The dark portion is extended.  
S C U F –  
S C U F –  
For selecting the color correction table  
for the linear matrix.  
For selecting the color correction table  
for the linear matrix.  
TABLE  
MATRIX  
OFF  
A
TABLE  
MATRIX  
OFF  
A
B
B
S C U F –  
S C U F –  
COLOR  
ON  
OFF  
For switching ON/OFF of the 12-axis  
independent color correction.  
COLOR  
ON  
OFF  
For switching ON/OFF of the 12-axis  
independent color correction.  
CORRECT  
CORRECT  
S C U F –  
S C U F –  
Note  
The items indicated by are the setting items for PAINT  
MENU SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT>  
screen. The items without are the setting items for  
PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.  
Please refer to [SD CARD R/W SELECT] (page 184) for  
more information.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
164  
ADDITIONAL DTL  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
KNEE APE  
LVL  
OFF  
For changing the detail level of the high  
brightness portion.  
1
2
:
5
S C U F R  
DTL GAIN(+) –31  
Adjust the detail level toward +  
(upwards).  
:
+00  
:
S C U F R +31  
DTL GAIN(–) –31  
Adjust the detail level toward the –  
(downwards).  
:
+00  
:
S C U F R  
+31  
00  
For setting the level for clipping the  
detail signals.  
DTL CLIP  
:
63  
S C U F R  
DTL SOURCE (R+G)/2  
(G+B)/2  
For setting the proportion of the RGB  
signal components that provide the  
detail.  
2G+R+B /4  
(3G+R)/4  
R
G
S C U F R  
V DTL FREQ 360TV  
450TV  
For selecting the vertical detail  
frequency. (In HD mode only)  
z It is enabled when the recording  
format is set to 720P.  
540TV  
630TV  
720TV  
S C U F R  
H.DTL LINE  
MIX  
0H  
1H  
2H  
For setting the number of scanning lines  
to be added to the video signals in order  
to generate the horizontal detail signals.  
(In HD mode only)  
S C U F R  
MASTER DTL –31  
For revising the master detail level.  
:
+00  
:
S C U F R +31  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
165  
SKIN TONE DTL  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Y
R-Y  
DTL  
SKIN TONE OFF  
For selecting the skin color table for  
enabling the skin tone detail.  
The skin color table is provided in the  
SKIN TONE TABLE item.  
By enabling the skin tone detail, it is  
possible to shoot human skin more  
accurately.  
Q-WIDTH  
I-WIDTH  
A
B
AB  
Y-MAX  
Y-MIN  
+ direction  
I-CENTER  
direction  
Q-PHASE  
B-Y  
S C U F R  
SKIN TONE ON  
For the setting to display the zebra  
pattern in the skin tone area displayed in  
the viewfinder screen.  
= SKIN TONE AREA  
0
ZEBRA VF  
OFF  
The zebra pattern is displayed when this  
item is turned “ON” and the <SKIN  
TONE DTL> screen is opened.  
The zebra pattern is displayed on area A  
or B, which is selected in the SKIN  
TONE TABLE item.  
Note  
The items indicated by are the setting items for PAINT  
MENU SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT>  
screen. The items without are the setting items for  
PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.  
Please refer to [SD CARD R/W SELECT] (page 184) for  
more information.  
It is impossible to display both area A  
and B at the same time.  
S C U F R  
SKIN TONE  
TABLE  
A
B
For selecting the skin color table for  
subjects to which the skin tone table  
applies.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
S C U F R  
SKIN TONE  
GET  
For fetching the color information of A or  
B, which is selected in the SKIN TONE  
TABLE item, near the center marker.  
When this function is executed, data  
from I CENTER to Q PHASE are fetched  
automatically.  
The fetched data will be the table data of  
A or B, which is selected in the SKIN  
TONE TABLE item.  
It is impossible to obtain color  
information of both A and B at the same  
time.  
– – – – –  
For setting the effect level of the skin  
tone detail.  
SKIN DTL  
CORING  
0
:
5
:
7
S C U F R  
Y MAX  
000  
For setting the maximum value of  
brightness for enabling the skin tone.  
:
190  
:
S C U F R 255  
Y MIN  
000  
For setting the minimum value of  
brightness for enabling the skin tone.  
:
010  
:
S C U F R  
255  
For setting the center position on the I  
axis (for setting an area that enables  
skin tone.)  
I CENTER  
000  
:
035  
:
255  
S C U F R  
I WIDTH  
000  
For setting the area width for enabling  
the skin tone on the I-axis of which the  
center is the I CENTER.  
:
055  
:
255  
S C U F R  
Q WIDTH  
00  
For setting the area width for enabling  
the skin tone on the Q-axis of which the  
center is the I CENTER.  
:
10  
:
90  
S C U F R  
For setting phases of the area for  
enabling skin tone as setting the  
standard to the Q-axis.  
Q PHASE  
–180  
:
+000  
:
+179  
S C U F R  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
166  
KNEE/LEVEL  
GAMMA  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
MASTER PED –200  
Set the master pedestal.  
MASTER  
GAMMA  
0.30  
Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps.  
:
:
+015  
:
0.45  
:
+200  
0.75  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
KNEE  
MANUAL  
ON  
OFF  
Set the mode when the AUTO KNEE  
switch is OFF. The KNEE POINT/  
SLOPE set value is enabled when this  
setting is ON.  
R GAMMA  
–15  
Set the Rch gamma.  
Set the Bch gamma.  
:
+00  
:
+15  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
For setting the knee point position in  
increments of 1% steps.  
KNEE POINT 70.0%  
B GAMMA  
–15  
:
+00  
:
:
93.0%  
:
107.0%  
+15  
S C U F R  
S C U F R  
KNEE SLOPE 00  
For setting the inclination of the knee.  
GAMMA  
MODE SEL  
DFLT  
HD  
SD  
FILMLIKE1  
FILMLIKE2  
FILMLIKE3  
For selecting the gamma mode.  
DFLT: This will operate as SD gamma in  
SD mode, or HD gamma in HD  
mode.  
:
85  
:
S C U F R 99  
HD:  
WHITE CLIP ON  
OFF  
Set the WHITE CLIP feature to ON or  
OFF. The WHITE CLIP LVL set value is  
enabled when this setting is ON.  
Video gamma characteristics for HD  
(High Definition)  
SD:  
S C U F R  
Set WHITE CLIP LEVEL.  
The gain in the dark section is higher  
than the HD gamma.  
FILMLIKE1:  
WHITE CLIP 90%  
:
LVL  
109%  
The cinema gamma characteristics  
for video applications are selected.  
FILMLIKE2:  
The cinema gamma characteristics  
for video applications are selected.  
In this setting gradations in highlit  
areas can be expressed better than  
when FILM LIKE1 is selected.  
FILMLIKE3:  
S C U F R  
A.KNEE  
POINT  
80%  
Set the AUTO KNEE POINT position in  
1% steps. This setting is enabled when  
the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector  
switch is set to CAM.AUTO KNEE ON.  
:
93%  
:
107%  
S C U F R  
A.KNEE LVL 100  
Set the AUTO KNEE LEVEL.  
:
The cinema gamma characteristics  
for video applications are selected.  
In this setting gradations in highlit  
areas can be expressed better than  
when FILM LIKE2 is selected.  
107  
:
109  
S C U F R  
Set the AUTO KNEE response speed.  
The smaller the setting value, the faster  
the response speed.  
A.KNEE  
RESPONSE  
1
:
4
:
S C U F R  
8
S C U F R  
FILM LIKE1  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
OFF  
–99%  
:
+00%  
:
For setting the chroma level of the PR  
signals and the PB signals.  
If this is set to OFF, the color elements of  
video signals are eliminated.  
S C U F R +40%  
FILM LIKE3  
FILM LIKE2  
SD  
DRS EFFECT  
DEPTH  
1
2
3
Set the compression level of the high-  
brightness component of DRS. If the  
numerical value is larger, the  
compression level of the high-brightness  
component increases.  
S C U F R  
HD  
Note  
The items indicated by are the setting items for PAINT  
MENU SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT>  
screen. The items without are the setting items for  
PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.  
Please refer to [SD CARD R/W SELECT] (page 184) for  
more information.  
Luminance  
z When the GAMMA MODE SEL item is used for FILM  
LIKE3, the following settings are recommended.  
MANUAL KNEE ON  
KNEE POINT  
85.0%  
KNEE SLOPE  
50  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
167  
 
CAMERA SETTING  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
DETAIL  
ON  
OFF  
For switching ON/OFF of the detail  
signals.  
S C U F R  
For specifying whether or not to enable  
or disable the 2-dimension LPF, which  
reduce the cross color (for the SD mode  
only).  
2D LPF  
ON  
OFF  
Note  
In PAL mode, the 2-dimension LPF is  
disable.  
S C U F R  
HIGH COLOR ON  
OFF  
ON/OFF switching for the HIGH COLOR  
mode, which enhances the color  
dynamic range.  
S C U F R  
ON  
OFF  
For switching ON/OFF of the gamma  
correction.  
GAMMA  
S C U F R  
TEST SAW  
ON  
Switch the test signal ON or OFF.  
OFF  
S C U F R  
FLARE  
ON  
Set the flare correction to ON or OFF.  
OFF  
S C U F R  
ON  
OFF  
For switching ON/OFF of the aperture  
correction.  
H-F COMPE.  
S C U F R  
Note  
All items in CAMERA SETTING are setting targets of the  
item PAINT MENU SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W  
SELECT> screen.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
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VF  
VF DISPLAY  
ZEBRA Pattern Display  
ZEBRA 2  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
ON  
OFF  
SPOT  
109%  
DISP  
CONDITION  
NORMAL  
HOLD  
NORMAL: Display status constantly.  
HOLD: Display status only when the  
MODE CHECK switch is  
pressed.  
– C U F R  
DISP MODE  
1
2
3
Set the DISP MODE.  
Switch the camera’s Warning/Message  
indication. Please refer to [Display  
ZEBRA 2  
DETECT  
Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment  
Result Messages] (page 78) for more  
information.  
– C U F R  
ZEBRA 1  
DETECT  
VF OUT  
Y
NAM  
R
For selecting the video signals to display  
in the viewfinder screen.  
Y:  
Brightness signal  
NAM:Output signal with the highest  
G
level among R, G, and B signals.  
B
R:  
G:  
B:  
Rch signal  
Gch signal  
Bch signal  
0%  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
– C U F R  
VF DTL  
0
For setting the detail level of the  
viewfinder screen.  
The details of the signals for the  
viewfinder are further enhanced. If 0 is  
selected, then the detail is the same as  
that for the main line.  
:
5
– C U F R  
Set the ZEBRA1 detection level (IRE  
value).  
ZEBRA1  
DETECT  
0%  
:
70%  
:
109%  
– C U F R  
ZEBRA2  
DETECT  
0%  
Set the ZEBRA2 detection level (IRE  
value).  
:
85%  
:
109%  
– C U F R  
ZEBRA2  
ON  
Set the ZEBRA2 to ON, OFF, or SPOT.  
SPOT  
OFF  
– C U F R  
LOW LIGHT  
LVL  
OFF  
10%  
15%  
20%  
25%  
30%  
35%  
Set the camera incoming light volume at  
which to display LOW LIGHT.  
– C U F R  
RC MENU  
DISP.  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to display the menu in the  
viewfinder screen when the remote  
control unit is connected to the unit.  
– C U F R  
50M  
INDICATOR  
ON  
OFF  
For specifying whether to enable or  
disable the 50M LED inside the SD  
viewfinder when the REC MODE menu  
option is set to DVCPRO50. (In SD  
mode only)  
– C U F R  
MARKER/  
CHAR LVL  
50%  
60%  
70%  
80%  
90%  
100%  
Adjust the brightness of markers and  
characters displayed on the VF.  
– C U F R  
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VF MARKER  
VF USER BOX  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
TABLE  
A
B
Select the VF MARKER setting table.  
First, select table A or B, then set the  
items below for each table.  
USER BOX  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether the user box is  
displayed in the viewfinder or not.  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
Switch the center mark.  
OFF: Do not display center mark.  
1
For setting the horizontal width of the  
user box.  
CENTER  
MARK  
OFF  
USER BOX  
WIDTH  
:
1
2
3
4
13  
:
100  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
+ (large)  
Hollow (large)  
+ (small)  
– C U F R  
USER BOX  
HEIGHT  
1
:
13  
:
For setting the horizontal position of the  
user box center.  
Hollow (small)  
– C U F R  
SAFETY  
MARK  
OFF  
1
2
Select the frame type for the safety  
zone.  
OFF: Do not display frame.  
100  
– C U F R  
USER BOX H –50  
For setting the horizontal position of the  
user box center.  
1:  
Box  
:
POS  
+00  
:
+50  
– C U F R  
2:  
Corner frame  
For setting the vertical position of the  
user box center.  
USER BOX V –50  
:
POS  
+00  
:
– C U F R  
+50  
– C U F R  
For setting the size of the safety marker.  
It is possible to set the size by units of  
1% with a fixed ratio between of width  
and height.  
SAFETY  
AREA  
80%  
:
90%  
:
100%  
z The user box can be displayed in any position as a  
boxtype cursor.  
– C U F R  
FRAME MARK ON  
OFF  
Set the frame marker to ON or OFF.  
Note  
– C U F R  
When SYSTEM MODE item is set to either “1080-59.94i”,  
“1080-50i”, “720-59.94P”, or “720-50P” (in HD mode), the  
user box is not displayed on the LCD monitor or the SD  
viewfinder if “LT-BOX” or “S-CROP” is selected in  
DOWNCON MODE.  
4:3  
Set the frame marker.  
Only enabled when REC MODE is set to  
16:9.  
FRAME SIG  
13:9  
14:9  
VISTA  
The VISTA ratio is 16:8.65.  
– C U F R  
FRAME LVL  
0
:
15  
Set the level outside the frame marker.  
0: Equivalent to signal OFF. Blanking  
status)  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
15: Same brightness as center area. This  
setting, however, is disabled if the  
FRAME SIG is set to VISTA.  
– C U F R  
Note  
When SYSTEM MODE is set to either “1080-59.94i”,  
“1080-50i”, “720-59.94P”, or “720-50P” (in HD mode), the  
safety zone marker, the safety zone area, and the frame  
marker are displayed on the LCD monitor or the SD  
viewfinder if “LT-BOX” or “S-CROP” is selected in  
DOWNCON MODE.  
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VF INDICATOR1  
VF INDICATOR2  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
EXTENDER  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the  
extender display.  
P2CARD  
REMAIN  
OFF  
ONE-CARD  
TOTAL  
Select the indication mode for the P2  
card’s remaining capacity.  
OFF: Disable the remaining capacity  
indication.  
– C U F R  
ON  
OFF  
Set the shutter speed indication to ON  
or OFF.  
SHUTTER  
ONE-CARD:  
Display the remaining capacity of the  
P2 card currently used for recording.  
TOTAL:Display the total remaining  
capacity of all P2 cards in slots.  
– C U F R  
FILTER  
ON  
OFF  
Set the filter No. indication to ON or  
OFF.  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
ON  
OFF  
Set the battery voltage indication to ON  
or OFF.  
BATTERY  
WHITE  
ON  
OFF  
Set the AWB PRE/A/B indication to ON  
or OFF.  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
AUDIO LVL  
ON  
OFF  
Set the audio lever meter indication to  
ON or OFF.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON/OFF of the gain  
currently selected, S.GAIN, DS. GAIN  
and LINE MIX GAIN displays.  
GAIN  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
TC ON  
COLOR BAR OFF  
ON  
Select whether the time code is to be dis-  
played or not on the color bar.  
OFF: Disable indications of both the  
super iris ON status and the iris  
value.  
IRIS: Enable only the iris value  
indication.  
IRIS  
OFF  
IRIS  
S+IRIS  
S
– C U F R  
TC  
OFF  
TCG  
TCR  
TCG/TCR  
Select the time code to display.  
OFF: Disable the time code display.  
TCG: Display the time code generator  
value in recording mode.  
TCR: Display the time code reader  
value in playback mode.  
S+IRIS: Enables indications of the super  
iris ON status and the iris value.  
S:  
Enable indication of the super  
iris ON status.  
z The display of the aperture value and  
the display of the iris override are  
interlinked. When the iris override is  
changed, it is forcibly displayed for 3  
seconds.  
TCG/TCR:  
Display the time code generator value  
in recording mode, and the time code  
reader value in playback mode.  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
Select the method of displaying system  
information and warnings.  
OFF: Display no warnings other than  
“TURN POWER OFF” and  
“SYSTEM ERROR”.  
SYSTEM INFO OFF  
ALWAYS  
NORMAL  
CAMERA ID BAR  
OFF  
For setting to record the camera ID.  
BAR:The camera ID is recorded when  
the color bar signals are recorded.  
OFF:Disable ID mix.  
– C U F R  
ALWAYS:  
Always display warnings.  
NORMAL:  
Display warnings for 3 seconds only  
when problems occur.  
Specify whether to enable or disable the  
compression indication when the  
camera-recorder is in compression  
ID POSITION UPPER R  
UPPER L  
For setting the position to display the  
camera ID.  
UPPER R: Upper right.  
UPPER L: Upper left.  
LOWER R: Lower right.  
LOWER L: Lower left.  
LOWER R  
LOWER L  
– C U F R  
COMPRESSION ON  
OFF  
– C U F R  
For selecting an option to display year/  
month/day and hour/minute/second  
simultaneously when the camera ID is  
displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
ON  
OFF  
mode. (Only for DVCPRO HD in 720P)  
ON: When the COMPRESSION  
MODE menu option on the  
– C U F R  
OPTION MODE screen is set to  
DARK, COMP is indicated.  
OFF: No indication is given.  
ZOOM LVL  
ON  
OFF  
Set the zoom position indication to ON  
or OFF.  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
SAVE LED  
SAVE  
P2CARD  
Set the SAVE lamp function.  
SAVE:  
ON  
OFF  
Set the color temperature indication to  
ON or OFF.  
COLOR TEMP  
The lamp lights up when the SAVE  
ON/OFF switch is set to ON and the  
output system assigned in [OPTION  
MODE] (page 156) is in the save  
mode.  
– C U F R  
SYSTEM  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the camera  
mode and REC mode display.  
– C U F R  
P2CARD:  
CAMERA  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON/OFF of the dynamic  
range stretcher mode display.  
The lamp blinks in synch with the  
warning message when the P2 card’s  
remaining recording capacity is  
getting low.  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
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!LED  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
GAIN(0dB)  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the GAIN is set to a  
value other than 0 dB.  
REC STATUS ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to enable “REC”  
indication in the viewfinder and on the  
LCD monitor during recording.  
ON: REC indication enabled.  
OFF: REC indication not enabled.  
Note  
This option is useful when camera-  
recorder is used independently. When  
the 1394 CONTROL menu option on the  
1394 SETTING screen is set to BOTH,  
then the setting of the REC TALLY menu  
option for SYSTEM MODE is used.  
– C U F R  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the GAIN is set to a  
value other than –3dB.  
GAIN (–3dB) ON  
OFF  
– C U F R  
DS.GAIN  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the DS. GAIN  
(cumulative gain) is activated.  
– C U F R  
LINE MIX  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the LINE MIX GAIN  
is activated.  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
PROXY REC ON  
OFF  
When a video encoder card (AJ-  
YAX800G, optional) is attached, proxy  
recording information is displayed when  
recording starts.  
ON: Display indicating whether proxy  
recording is to be performed on the  
P2 card only, or on both the P2 card  
and the SD memory card.  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the electronic  
shutter is activated.  
SHUTTER  
– C U F R  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the WHITE BAL  
switch is set to the PRST position.  
WHITE  
PRESET  
ON  
OFF  
– C U F R  
OFF: Proxy recording information is not  
EXTENDER  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the lens extender is  
activated.  
displayed.  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
B.GAMMA  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the BLACK GAMMA  
is activated.  
MODE CHECK IND  
– C U F R  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the color correction  
table for the linear matrix is selected.  
MATRIX  
ON  
OFF  
Items/  
Data  
Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
– C U F R  
COLOR  
CORRECTION OFF  
ON  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the 12-axis  
independent color correction is selected.  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to display the status  
screen when the MODE CHECK button  
is pressed.  
STATUS  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
FILTER  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to turn the lamp on the  
viewfinder on when the filter  
combination is anyone other than 3200K  
and CLEAR.  
!LED  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to indicate causes for  
turning on the  
lamp on the viewfinder  
is displayed when the MODE CHECK  
button is pressed.  
– C U F R  
ATW  
ON  
OFF  
For specifying whether or not to  
illuminate the indication when auto-  
tracking white balance is activated.  
The causes for turning on the  
lamp  
!
are displayed with  
.
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
FUNCTION  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to display the FUNCTION  
screen when the MODE CHECK button  
is pressed.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
– C U F R  
AUDIO  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to display the AUDIO  
screen when the MODE CHECK button  
is pressed.  
– C U F R  
P. O N I N D  
ON  
OFF  
For the setting to display the status  
screen immediately after turning on the  
power of the unit.  
Note  
Even if it is set to “ON” in this item, the  
status screen is not displayed  
immediately after turning on the power of  
the unit when the STATUS item is set to  
OFF.  
– C U F R  
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CAM OPERATION  
CAMERA ID  
SHUTTER SPEED  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
ID1  
¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded  
SYNCHRO  
SCAN  
ON  
OFF  
Allocate SYNCHRO SCAN as a shutter  
speed selectable by the shutter switch.  
¢¢¢  
on color bars. Up to 10 characters are  
allowed for this setting.  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ Setting 2 for the CAMERA ID recorded  
ID2  
ON  
OFF  
Allocate the shutter speed set by  
POSITION1 SELECT in the <SHUTTER  
SELECT> screen as the shutter speed  
selectable by the shutter switch.  
POSITION1  
¢¢¢  
on color bars. Up to 10 characters are  
allowed for this setting.  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
ID3  
¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ Setting 3 for the CAMERA ID recorded  
¢¢¢  
on color bars. Up to 10 characters are  
allowed for this setting.  
POSITION2  
ON  
OFF  
Allocate the shutter speed set by  
POSITION2 SELECT in the <SHUTTER  
SELECT> screen as the shutter speed  
selectable by the shutter switch.  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
Note  
POSITION3  
ON  
OFF  
Allocate the shutter speed set by  
POSITION3 SELECT in the <SHUTTER  
SELECT> screen as the shutter speed  
selectable by the shutter switch.  
This setting is canceled when READ FACTORY DATA is  
selected.  
– C U F –  
ON  
OFF  
Allocate the shutter speed set by  
POSITION4 SELECT in the <SHUTTER  
SELECT> screen as the shutter speed  
selectable by the shutter switch.  
POSITION4  
– C U F –  
POSITION5  
ON  
OFF  
Allocate the shutter speed set by  
POSITION5 SELECT in the <SHUTTER  
SELECT> screen as the shutter speed  
selectable by the shutter switch.  
– C U F –  
POSITION6  
ON  
OFF  
Allocate the shutter speed set by  
POSITION6 SELECT in the <SHUTTER  
SELECT> screen as the shutter speed  
selectable by the shutter switch.  
– C U F –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
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SHUTTER SELECT  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
POSITION1  
SEL  
For setting the shutter speed for  
POSITION 1.  
POSITION5  
SEL  
For setting the shutter speed for  
POSITION 5.  
1/100  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
1/100  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
For 59.94 Hz  
For 59.94 Hz  
For 50 Hz  
For 50 Hz  
1/60  
1/60  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
POSITION2  
SEL  
For setting the shutter speed for  
POSITION 2.  
POSITION6  
SEL  
For setting the shutter speed for  
POSITION 6.  
1/100  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
1/100  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
For 59.94 Hz  
For 59.94 Hz  
For 50 Hz  
For 50 Hz  
1/60  
1/60  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
POSITION3  
SEL  
For 59.94 Hz  
For setting the shutter speed for  
POSITION 3.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
1/100  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
For 50 Hz  
1/60  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
– C U F –  
POSITION4  
SEL  
For setting the shutter speed for  
POSITION 4.  
1/100  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
For 59.94 Hz  
For 50 Hz  
1/60  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
HALF  
– C U F –  
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USER SW  
SW MODE  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
R.REVIEW For setting the function when the USER  
Remarks  
Remarks  
USER MAIN INH  
SW  
Allocate the USER MAIN button. For  
descriptions of the functions, see  
[Assigning Functions to USER MAIN,  
USER1 and USER2 Buttons] (page 51).  
RET SW  
button on the unit, to which the RET  
button of the lens or the RET SW  
function is allocated, is pressed.  
R.REVIEW:  
S.GAIN  
CAM RET  
D.ZOOM  
DS.GAIN  
LINE MIX  
S.IRIS  
REC view function  
I.OVR  
It is possible to check a last few  
seconds of the records taken.  
CAM RET:  
S.BLK  
B.GAMMA  
D.ZOOM  
ATW  
Y GET  
DRS  
ASSIST  
C.TEMP  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
REC SW  
RET SW  
PRE REC  
SLOT SEL  
PC MODE  
Return video function  
It is possible to confirm the return  
video signals (HD: analog HD-Y  
signals, SD: VBS signals) supplied to  
the GENKLOCK IN connector on the  
unit by using the viewfinder.  
D.ZOOM:  
Digital zoom function  
It is possible to enable or disable the  
digital zoom function.  
Notes  
z When video signals in  
a
format  
different from that for the video mode  
of the camera-recorder, return video  
is not properly displayed.  
z When the GENLOCK item (the  
GENLOCK screen on the SYSTEM  
SETTING page) is set to INT, the  
return video image may be displayed  
as slightly shaking horizontally.  
– C U F R  
Allocate the USER1 button. For  
USER1 SW  
INH  
descriptions of the functions, see  
[Assigning Functions to USER MAIN,  
USER1 and USER2 Buttons] (page 51).  
S.GAIN  
DS.GAIN  
LINE MIX  
S.IRIS  
I.OVR  
S.BLK  
B.GAMMA  
D.ZOOM  
ATW  
– C U F R  
S.BLK LVL  
OFF  
–10  
–20  
–30  
For setting the super black level.  
– C U F R  
Y GET  
ON  
OFF  
DRS  
For selecting ON/OFF of the AUTO  
KNEE function and DRS function.  
When it is set to OFF, the AUTO KNEE  
may not function even if the AUTO  
KNEE switch is turned ON.  
When the DRS function is enabled and  
the AUTO KNEE switch is positioned to  
ON, the DRS function turns on.  
AUTO KNEE  
SW  
DRS  
ASSIST  
C.TEMP  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
REC SW  
RET SW  
PRE REC  
SLOT SEL  
PC MODE  
S C U F R  
For the setting to adjust the black  
shading automatically when the AUTO  
W/B BAL switch is held to the ABB side  
for 8 seconds or more.  
SHD.ABB SW ON  
– C U F R  
CTL  
OFF  
USER2 SW  
INH  
Allocate the USER2 button. For  
descriptions of the functions, see  
[Assigning Functions to USER MAIN,  
USER1 and USER2 Buttons] (page 51).  
S.GAIN  
DS.GAIN  
LINE MIX  
S.IRIS  
I.OVR  
S.BLK  
B.GAMMA  
D.ZOOM  
ATW  
Y GET  
DRS  
ASSIST  
C.TEMP  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
REC SW  
RET SW  
PRE REC  
SLOT SEL  
PC MODE  
– C U F R  
COLOR BARS SMPTE  
FULL BARS  
For selecting the color bar to be used.  
SMPTE: Color bar complied with the  
SMPTE standards  
SPLIT  
ARIB  
FULL BARS: Full color bar  
SPLIT:  
SPLIT color bar for SNG  
(Satellite News Gathering)  
Color bar complied with the  
ARIB standards  
ARIB:  
– C U F R  
S.GAIN OFF L/M/H  
S.GAIN  
For selecting the method used to  
release the super gain mode.  
L/M/H  
:
Disabled when the gain  
selector switch is operated.  
Disabled only with the  
S.GAIN switch (USER  
button).  
S.GAIN  
:
– C U F –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
– C U F R  
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Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
DS.GAIN OFF L/M/H  
DS.GAIN  
For selecting the method used to  
release the digital super gain mode  
(cumulative gain).  
AWB AREA  
25%  
50%  
90%  
For switching the detection area for  
executing the automatic adjustment of  
white balance.  
L/M/H  
:
The mode is released by  
making a change in the L/M/H  
switch position and the  
DS.GAIN switch (USER  
switch).  
25%: An area near the screen center  
equivalent to 25% of the screen is  
detected.  
50%: An area near the screen center  
equivalent to 50% of the screen is  
detected.  
DS.GAIN: The mode is released using  
only the DS.GAIN switch  
(USER switch).  
90%: An area equivalent to 90% of the  
– C U F R  
screen is detected.  
– C U F –  
For selecting the function to be assigned  
to the B position of the WHITE BAL  
switch.  
MEM:The value set when the white  
balance is automatically adjusted  
is saved, which is used each time  
the WHITE BAL switch is set to B.  
ATW: The auto-tracking white balance  
function is assigned.  
AWB B  
MEM  
ATW  
D.ZOOM x2  
ON  
For specifying whether to enable or  
disable 2a when a user button on the  
camera-recorder is assigned the digital  
zoom function.  
OFF  
– C U F R  
D.ZOOM x3  
ON  
For specifying whether to enable or  
disable 3a when a user button on the  
camera-recorder is assigned the digital  
zoom function.  
OFF  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
ATW SPEED NORMAL  
SLOW  
Select the control speed for the auto-  
tracking white balance.  
For specifying whether to enable or  
disable 4a when a user button on the  
camera-recorder is assigned the digital  
zoom function.  
D.ZOOM x4  
ON  
OFF  
FAST  
– C U F R  
COLOR TEMP 2300K  
;
For setting the color temperature when  
the WHITE BAL switch is set to the  
PRST position.  
z Since the range of color temperatures  
that can be set will vary with the CC  
– C U F R  
:
PRE  
RC CHECK  
SW  
R.REVIEW For specifying what the camera-recorder  
3200K  
does when the REC check button on the  
remote control unit is pressed.  
PLAY  
:
8000K  
R.REVIEW  
:
The camera-recorder  
performs rec review.  
The camera-recorder  
performs playback.  
filter position,  
a
numerical value  
cannot be changed even if the color  
temperature is changed when a high  
color temperature is set.  
PLAY:  
– C U F R  
– – – F –  
For setting the color temperature when  
the WHITE BAL switch is set to the A  
position.  
AWB A TEMP 2300K  
;
:
3200K  
WHITE BALANCE MODE  
:
If the automatic adjustment of white  
balance is executed in the A position,  
the color temperature at that time is  
memorized in the position of the WHITE  
BAL switch A. If the white balance has  
been automatically adjusted or the CC  
filter has been switched, then up to  
9000K may be indicated.  
8000K  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
FILTER INH  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting independently whether  
memory data for white balance (Ach,  
Bch) is retained or not for the respective  
CC filters.  
– – – F –  
ON: Regardless of the CC filter, data for  
the memories (2 memories) for Ach  
and Bch is retained.  
For setting the color temperature when  
the WHITE BAL switch is set to the B  
position.  
AWB B TEMP 2300K  
;
:
3200K  
OFF: The memory data (8 memories) for  
Ach and Bch is retained for the  
respective CC filters.  
:
If the automatic adjustment of white  
balance is executed in the B position,  
the color temperature at that time is  
memorized in the position of the WHITE  
BAL switch B. If the white balance has  
been automatically adjusted or the CC  
filter has been switched, then up to  
9000K may be indicated.  
8000K  
– C U F R  
SHOCKLESS OFF  
For setting the length of time for  
transiting to the switched position of  
white balance, when the position of the  
WHITE BAL switch is changed.  
OFF:  
FAST:  
AWB  
FAST  
NORMAL  
SLOW1  
SLOW2  
SLOW3  
To transit instantly  
About 1 second  
– – – F –  
NORMAL: About 2 seconds  
SLOW1: About 3 seconds  
SLOW2: About 10 seconds  
SLOW3: About 20 seconds  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
– C U F R  
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USER SW GAIN  
LENS/IRIS  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
S.GAIN  
30 dB  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 30dB for  
SUPER GAIN.  
¢: Enable.  
A.IRIS LEVEL 000  
Set the target value for auto iris.  
:
045  
:
: Disable.  
100  
– C U F R  
– C U F R  
36 dB  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 36dB for  
SUPER GAIN.  
¢: Enable.  
A.IRIS PEAK/ 000  
Determine the peak-to-standard ratio for  
the auto iris.  
:
AVE  
030  
:
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.  
: Disable.  
100  
– C U F R  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 42dB for  
SUPER GAIN.  
¢: Enable.  
42 dB  
– C U F R  
: Disable.  
NORM1  
NORM2  
CENTR  
Select the auto iris detection window.  
NORM1: The window closer to the center  
of the screen.  
NORM2: The window closer to bottom of  
the screen.  
A.IRIS  
WINDOW  
– C U F R  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 48dB for  
SUPER GAIN.  
¢: Enable.  
48 dB  
: Disable.  
– C U F R  
CENTR: The spot window in the center of  
the screen.  
DS.GAIN  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 6 dB  
:
for  
– C U F R  
DS.GAIN.  
¢: Enable.  
: Disable.  
6 dB:  
S.IRIS LEVEL 000  
Set the target value for the super iris  
(Backlight correction function).  
:
080  
:
100  
– C U F R  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 10 dB  
for DS.GAIN.  
¢: Enable.  
: Disable.  
:
10 dB:  
– C U F R  
IRIS GAIN  
CAM  
LENS  
Select which unit controls IRIS GAIN.  
Note  
– C U F R  
Lenses with an extender, such as a2,  
a0.8 sold before FUJINON DIGI  
POWER, perform IRIS compensation  
while enabling the extender. Therefore, if  
this setting is switched to CAM, the  
camera’s iris control will not operate  
properly.  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 12 dB  
for DS.GAIN.  
¢: Enable.  
: Disable.  
:
:
:
12 dB:  
– C U F R  
15 dB:  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 15 dB  
for DS.GAIN.  
¢: Enable.  
– C U F R  
IRIS GAIN  
VALUE  
01  
:
10  
:
Set the adjustable value for IRIS GAIN.  
This setting is effective when CAM is  
selected for IRIS GAIN.  
: Disable.  
– C U F R  
20 dB:  
¢
Select whether or not to enable 20 dB  
for DS.GAIN.  
20  
– C U F R  
¢: Enable.  
: Disable.  
– C U F R  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Note  
When the DS.GAIN function is active, the shutter mode is  
set to OFF.  
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MAIN OPERATION  
BATTERY/P2CARD  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
BATTERY  
SELECT  
PROPAC14 Select the battery to use. Remaining  
CARD NEAR ON  
Select whether or not to set the alarm to  
beep for P2 CARD NEAR END ALARM.  
capacity detection is also performed  
OFF  
TRIMPAC14  
END ALARM  
according to the selected battery.  
The variable range is changed by the  
item settings selected on the [BATTERY  
SETTING1] (page 179) and [BATTERY  
SETTING2] (page 180) menus.  
The initial value for TYPE A is set to  
DIONIC90 while the same for TYPE B is  
set to HYTRON140.  
HYTRON50  
HYTRON140  
DIONIC90  
DIONIC160  
NP-L7  
ENDURA7  
ENDURA10  
ENDURA-D  
PAG L95  
– C U F –  
2min  
3min  
Set the remaining time to indicate the P2  
CARD NEAR END TIME alarm.  
CARD NEAR  
END TIME  
– C U F –  
CARD END  
ALARM  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to set the alarm to  
beep for P2 CARD END ALARM.  
– C U F –  
When BP-GL65 or BP-GL95, a battery  
made of Sony, is used, set this to "BP-  
L65/95".  
CARD  
3min/  
5min/  
Set the length of time for one segment  
() of the P2 card’s remaining capacity  
indicator bars.  
BP-L65/95  
NICD14  
REMAIN/  
TYPE A  
TYPE B  
3min/: One segment represents 3  
minutes.  
– C U F –  
5min/: One segment represents 5  
minutes.  
Set the remaining capacity detection  
type when a battery is connected to the  
DC IN connector. Remaining capacity  
detection is also performed according to  
the selected battery type.  
The variable range is changed by the  
item settings selected on the [BATTERY  
SETTING1] (page 179) and [BATTERY  
SETTING2] (page 180) menus.  
Analog voltage is displayed on the  
viewfinder screen.  
EXT DC IN  
SELECT  
AC_ADPT  
PROPAC14  
TRIMPAC14  
HYTRON50  
HYTRON140  
DIONIC90  
DIONIC160  
NP-L7  
ENDURA7  
ENDURA10  
ENDURA-D  
PAG L95  
– C U F –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
When BP-GL65 or BP-GL95, a battery  
made of Sony, is used, set this to "BP-  
L65/95".  
BP-L65/95  
NICD14  
TYPE A  
TYPE B  
– C U F –  
BATT NEAR  
END ALARM  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to set the alarm to  
beep for BATT NEAR END ALARM.  
– C U F –  
ON  
OFF  
If set to ON, the warning tone and  
indication can be canceled by pressing  
the MODE CHECK button when BATT  
NEAR END ALARM is triggered.  
BATT NEAR  
END CANCEL  
– C U F –  
BATT END  
ALARM  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to set the alarm to  
beep for BATT END ALARM.  
– C U F –  
70%  
100%  
Set the display of the remaining battery  
level indicator bar in the display window  
when a battery with this function is used.  
70%: Indicate FULL at 70% capacity.  
100%: Indicate FULL at 100% capacity.  
BATT REMAIN  
FULL  
– C U F –  
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BATTERY SETTING1  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
PROPAC14  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
DIONIC160  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the above  
menu, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
11.0  
11.0  
:
:
13.8  
:
13.2  
:
15.0  
15.0  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
TRIMPAC14  
NP-L7  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
11.0  
11.0  
:
:
13.6  
:
13.2  
:
15.0  
15.0  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
HYTRON50  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
ENDURA7  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
11.0  
11.0  
:
:
13.5  
:
13.2  
:
15.0  
15.0  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
HYTRON140  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
ENDURA10  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
11.0  
11.0  
:
:
13.5  
:
13.2  
:
15.0  
15.0  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
DIONIC90  
ENDURA-D  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
11.0  
11.0  
:
:
13.6  
:
13.2  
:
15.0  
15.0  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
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BATTERY SETTING2  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
NiCd14  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
PAG L95  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V  
steps.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
NEAR END 11.0  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
:
13.8  
:
15.0  
11.0  
:
13.5  
:
END  
11.0  
:
Set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps.  
13.4  
:
15.0  
– C U F – 15.0  
– C U F –  
TYPE A  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
Set the voltage to display the FULL  
indication in 0.1 V steps.  
BP-GL65/95  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
Select auto or manual to set the NEAR  
END voltage.  
AUTO: Set voltage automatically.  
MANUAL:Set voltage manually.  
When MANUAL is selected in the menu  
above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1  
V steps.  
FULL  
12.0  
:
15.1  
:
AUTO  
MANUAL  
17.0  
11.0  
:
13.5  
:
NEAR END 11.0  
Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V  
steps.  
:
13.6  
:
15.0  
15.0  
11.0  
:
– C U F –  
END  
Set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps.  
12.9  
:
– C U F – 15.0  
¢
Enable selection under BATTERY  
SELECT.  
TYPE B  
¢:Enable selection.  
: Disable selection.  
Set the voltage to display the FULL  
indication in 0.1 V steps.  
FULL  
12.0  
:
15.5  
:
17.0  
Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V  
steps.  
NEAR END 11.0  
:
13.5  
:
15.0  
Set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps.  
END  
11.0  
:
13.1  
:
– C U F – 15.0  
z The remaining battery level is indicated in percentage  
when a battery with this function is installed on the unit.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
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MIC/AUDIO1  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
FRONT VR  
CH1  
OFF  
FRONT  
W.L.  
REAR  
ALL  
Select whether or not to enable the  
FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control for the  
signal selected as the input signal to  
AUDIO CH1.  
OFF: Disabled for any input selected.  
Recording level does not change  
by turning the volume control.  
FRONT: Only enabled when FRONT is  
selected.  
W.L.: Only enabled when WIRELESS  
is selected.  
REAR: Only enabled when REAR is  
selected.  
MIC LOWCUT OFF  
Select the microphone low cut filter for  
Input Channel 4.  
OFF: The microphone low cut filter is  
disabled for any input.  
FRONT  
CH4  
W.L.  
REAR  
FRONT: The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled  
when  
the  
front  
microphone is selected.  
W.L.: The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled only when the wireless  
microphone is selected.  
REAR  
:
The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled only when the rear  
microphone is selected.  
– C U F –  
ALL: Enabled for any input selected.  
– C U F –  
LIMITER CH1 ON  
OFF  
Select the limiter.  
The limiter is enabled when AUDIO  
SELECT CH1 switch is set to MAN.  
FRONT VR  
CH2  
OFF  
FRONT  
W.L.  
REAR  
ALL  
Select whether or not to enable the  
FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control for the  
signal selected as an input signal to  
AUDIO CH2.  
OFF: Disabled for any input selected.  
Recording level does not change  
by turning the volume control.  
FRONT: Only enabled when FRONT is  
selected.  
– C U F –  
LIMITER CH2 ON  
OFF  
Select the limiter.  
The limiter is enabled when AUDIO  
SELECT CH2 switch is set to MAN.  
– C U F –  
AUTO LEVEL ON  
Select the level setting method.  
For more information, see [CH3 and  
CH4 Recording Levels] (page 54)  
OFF  
CH3  
W.L.: Only enabled when WIRELESS  
is selected.  
– C U F –  
REAR: Only enabled when REAR is  
selected.  
ALL: Enabled for any input selected.  
ON  
OFF  
Select the level setting method.  
For more information, see [CH3 and  
CH4 Recording Levels] (page 54)  
AUTO LEVEL  
CH4  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
MIC LOWCUT OFF  
Select the microphone low cut filter for  
Input Channel 1.  
25M REC CH 2CH  
Select the audio channels to be  
recorded in the DVCPRO and DV  
formats.  
FRONT  
CH1  
OFF: The microphone low cut filter is  
disabled for any input.  
4CH  
W.L.  
REAR  
SEL  
FRONT: The microphone low cut filter is  
2CH: Only recorded in CH1 and CH2.  
4CH: Recorded in all channels from CH1  
to CH4.  
enabled  
when  
the  
front  
microphone is selected.  
– C U F –  
W.L.: The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled only when the wireless  
microphone is selected.  
Select the test signal.  
TEST TONE OFF  
NORMAL  
OFF:  
Disable test tone output.  
NORMAL: Test tone signals are output to  
ALWAYS  
CHSEL  
REAR  
:
The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled only when the rear  
microphone is selected.  
all of Channels 1 - 4 when the  
OUTPUT/AUTO  
KNEE  
– C U F –  
selector switch has been  
switched to BARS and CH1 of  
the AUDIO IN switch has been  
switched to FRONT.  
MIC LOWCUT OFF  
Select the microphone low cut filter for  
Input Channel 2.  
OFF: The microphone low cut filter is  
disabled for any input.  
FRONT  
CH2  
W.L.  
REAR  
ALWAYS: Test tone signals are always  
output to all of Channels 1 - 4  
when the OUTPUT/AUTO  
KNEE selector switch has  
been switched to BARS.  
FRONT: The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled  
when  
the  
front  
microphone is selected.  
W.L.: The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled only when the wireless  
microphone is selected.  
CHSEL  
:
Output test tone to the  
channels where the AUDIO IN  
switch CH1 or CH2 is set to  
FRONT when OUTPUT/AUTO  
KNEE selector switch is set to  
BARS. The test tone is not  
output to CH3 and CH4.  
REAR  
:
The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled only when the rear  
microphone is selected.  
– C U F –  
OFF  
FRONT  
W.L.  
Select the microphone low cut filter for  
Input Channel 3.  
MIC LOWCUT  
CH3  
– C U F –  
OFF: The microphone low cut filter is  
disabled for any input.  
FRONT: The microphone low cut filter is  
REAR  
Note  
The frequency characteristics when the micro cut filter is applied are  
200 Hz to 10 kHz.  
enabled  
microphone is selected.  
when  
the  
front  
W.L.: The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled only when the wireless  
microphone is selected.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
REAR  
:
The microphone low cut filter is  
enabled only when the rear  
microphone is selected.  
– C U F –  
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MIC/AUDIO2  
TC/UB  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
FRONT MIC ON  
Select the phantom power supply for the  
front microphone.  
TC MODE  
DF  
NDF  
Set the time code mode.  
DF: Drop frame.  
NDF:Non drop frame.  
OFF  
POWER  
– C U F –  
Note  
ON  
OFF  
Select the phantom power supply for the  
rear microphone.  
When OFF is selected, no phantom  
power is supplied even if the REAR  
AUDIO CH1 or CH2 switch is set to +48.  
REAR MIC  
POWER  
When the camera-recorder operates at  
50 Hz or in 24P or 24PA mode, the non-  
drop frame is always used.  
– C U F –  
UB MODE  
USER  
TIME  
DATE  
EXT  
TCG  
Select the user bits mode.  
USER: Select UB value set in the LCD  
section.  
– C U F –  
STEREO  
MIX  
When the MONITOR switch is set to ST  
(stereo), select the signal format for the  
monitor output.  
MONITOR  
SELECT  
TIME: Select  
local  
time  
(hours,  
– C U F –  
minutes, seconds).  
DATE: Select local date and time (2 last  
FRONT MIC –40dB  
Select the front microphone input level.  
Select the rear microphone input level.  
Select the rear microphone input level.  
Select the rear line input level.  
FRM RATE  
REGEN  
–50dB  
LEVEL  
digits of year, month, date, time).  
EXT: When "CAM"  
,
"VIDEO", or  
– C U F –  
"SDI" is selected in REC  
SIGNAL on the SYSTEM MODE  
screen, the user bits input to the  
TC IN connector are recorded.  
When "1394" is selected, the  
recorded.  
REAR MIC  
CH1 LVL  
–50dB  
–60dB  
– C U F –  
REAR MIC  
CH2 LVL  
–50dB  
–60dB  
– C U F –  
REAR LINE IN 0dB  
If reading fails, USER value is  
retained.  
LVL  
+4dB  
–3dB  
– C U F –  
TCG: TCG value enters UB.  
FRM RATE:  
AUDIO OUT  
LVL  
0dB  
+4dB  
–3dB  
Select the audio output level.  
Select the shooting information (e.g.  
frame rate) for the camera. For more  
information, see [Frame rate  
information recorded in user bits]  
(page 58).  
When clips recorded in Native mode  
are played back, the frame rate  
information recorded in users bits in  
the VAUX range is output.  
– C U F –  
HEADROOM 18dB  
Set the headroom (standard level).  
20dB  
– C U F –  
WIRELESS  
WARN  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to enable the  
alarm to trigger for poor wireless  
receiver reception.  
– C U F –  
REGEN: Read out value stored in the  
card  
continuously.  
and  
record  
value  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Note  
When the camera-recorder is in 720P  
mode, FRM RATE is always selected.  
– C U F –  
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Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
VITC UB  
MODE  
USER/EXT Select the user bits mode for VAUX TC  
TC DISP SEL 30F  
24F  
Select the display format for the time  
code frame digits. (For 1080-59.94i,  
(VITC).  
TIME  
USER/EXT:  
DATE  
TCG  
FRM RATE  
REGEN  
720-59.94P or 480-59.94i only)  
For details, refer to [Recording time code  
and user bits] (page 56).  
30F: Display time code frame digits in 30  
frames.  
If UB MODE is set to EXT, the EXT  
value is recorded. If not, USER value  
set by UB is recorded.  
TIME: Select  
(hours,  
minutes, seconds).  
24F: Convert time code frame digits into  
24 frames for display.  
DATE: Select local date and time (2 last  
digits of year, month, date, time).  
TCG: TCG value enters UB.  
FRM RATE:  
Select camera shoting information  
(frame rate, etc.). For more  
information, see [Frame rate  
information recorded in user bits]  
(page 58).  
REGEN: Read out value stored in card  
and record value continuously.  
Note  
When the unit operates in 24P, 24PA,  
720P, and Native mode, the FRM RATE is  
fixed.  
– C U F –  
TC VIDEO  
SYNCRO  
0
1
2
3
For setting to correct the time code  
according to the delay of video signals.  
0: Do not correct.  
1: To delay the time code to be input  
images.  
2: To forward the time code to be output  
according to the timing of the video  
images.  
3: To delay the time code to be input and  
forward the time code to be output,  
respectively, according to the timing of  
the video images.  
For details, refer to [Externally Locking  
– C U F –  
the Time Code] (page 62).  
ON/OFF switching for the feature that  
always starts recording (when the power  
is turned ON again) the TCG value that  
was set before the power is turned OFF.  
TCG SET  
HOLD  
ON  
OFF  
– C U F –  
REC REVIEW ON  
REGEN  
For selecting whether the time code is  
regenerated to the value on the P2 card  
or not, when subsequent recording  
starts after setting the RET SW item on  
the SW MODE screen to R.REVIEW  
and pressing the RET button on the lens  
or the USER button on the unit on which  
the RET SW function is assigned.  
ON: The time code is regenerated to  
the value on the tape.  
OFF  
– C U F –  
FIRST REC  
TC  
PRESET  
REGEN  
For the first recording after the power is  
turned on, a P2 card is inserted and  
then switching from this P2 card to  
another recording-target P2 card is  
performed, select whether or not to  
regenerate the time code as the value  
on the new P2 card.  
OFF: The time code is not regenerated.  
PRESET:  
time code.  
REGEN:  
For clips recorded on the recording-  
target P2 card, regenerate the time  
code as the time code of the clip that  
has the most recent date and time.  
Notes  
UMID SET/INFO  
Items/  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Data Saved  
z Set the date and time accurately. For  
guidance on setting, see [Setting the  
Internal Clock’s Date and Time] (page  
60).  
z During operation in either 24P or  
24PA mode, regeneration of the value  
of the card recorded in drop-frame is  
not permitted.  
NO-INFO  
Input the user’s country. NO-INFO is  
displayed until the input completes.  
COUNTRY  
– C U F –  
ORGANIZATION NO-INFO  
Input the user’s organisation or  
company name. NO-INFO is displayed  
until the input completes.  
– C U F –  
– C U F –  
USER  
NO-INFO  
Input the user name. NO-INFO is  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to display the time  
code setting and counter indication on  
the LCD monitor when the power is  
turned OFF.  
ON: Display setting and indication while  
the power is turned OFF.  
OFF:Power-down LCD monitor while  
camera power is turned OFF.  
Setting and indication disabled.  
Select the time code to be output to the  
time code output connector.  
TCG:Always output time code generator  
value.  
P. O F F L CD  
DISPLAY  
– C U F –  
Indicate the product ID number.  
DEVICE  
NODE  
– – – – –  
– C U F –  
Note  
TC OUT  
TCG  
Please refer to [Setting UMID Information] (page 67) for the  
UMID information setting.  
TCG/TCR  
TCG/TCR:  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Display time code generator value  
in recording mode, and time code  
reader value in playback mode.  
– C U F –  
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FILE  
SD CARD READ/WRITE  
SD CARD R/W SELECT  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
R.SELECT  
1
:
8
Select the file number to read out.  
SYSTEM  
MODE R/W  
ON  
OFF  
Specify whether or not to use the  
settings for the options on the SYSTEM  
MODE screen when data is read or  
written from or to SD memory cards.  
– – – F –  
– – – F –  
Read out the data from the SD memory  
card.  
READ  
ID READ/  
WRITE  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to include the  
CAMERA ID when reading out or writing  
to the SD memory card.  
– – – – –  
– – – F –  
W.SELECT  
1
:
8
Select the file number to write in.  
USER MENU ON  
SELECT R/W  
Select whether or not to include the  
FILE MENU SELECT settings when  
reading out or writing to the SD memory  
card.  
OFF  
– – – F –  
Write the camera-recorder’s menu data  
to the SD memory card.  
WRITE  
– – – F –  
SYSTEM  
MENU R/W  
ON  
OFF  
Specify whether or not to use the  
settings on all screens except the  
SYSTEM MODE screen on the  
SYSTEM SETTING page and the  
settings on the OPTION MENU page  
when data is read or written from or to  
SD memory cards.  
– – – – –  
CARD  
CONFIG  
Format the SD memory card.  
– – – – –  
Read out the title of the data recorded  
on the SD memory card.  
TITLE READ  
– – – F –  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to include the  
adjusted values on the PAINT page  
when reading out or writing to the SD  
memory card.  
PAINT MENU  
LEVEL R/W  
– – – – –  
TITLE1 - 8  
¢¢¢¢  
¢¢¢¢  
Up to 8 letters can be set for the title  
name.  
– – – F –  
– – – – –  
PAINT MENU ON  
Select whether or not to include the set  
values on the PAINT MENU page when  
reading out or writing to the SD memory  
card.  
OFF  
SW() R/W  
Note  
– – – F –  
For a USB DEVICE mode, errors occur even if the  
respective items for SD CARD READ/WRITE are  
executed, since it does not access an SD memory card.  
Set PC MODE to “OFF” and then execute the operation  
again.  
VF MENU  
R/W  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to include the set  
values on the VF page when reading out  
or writing to the SD memory card.  
– – – F –  
CAM OPE  
MENU R/W  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to include the set  
values on the CAM OPERATION page  
when reading out or writing to the SD  
memory card.  
– – – F –  
MAIN OPE  
MENU R/W  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to include the set  
values on the MAIN OPERATION page  
when reading out or writing to the SD  
memory card.  
– – – F –  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to include the set  
values on the MAINTENANCE page  
when reading out or writing to the SD  
memory card.  
MAINTE  
MENU R/W  
– – – F –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
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184  
LENS FILE  
SCENE  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
FILE NO.  
1
:
Select the lens file number.  
READ USER  
DATA  
Read out the data from the user area in  
the memory.  
8
– – – F –  
– – – – –  
Read the lens file data.  
READ  
1
:
4
Select the scene file.  
Read the scene file.  
Write the scene file.  
SCENE SEL  
– – – – –  
– – – F –  
Write the lens file data.  
WRITE  
READ  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
For resetting the all data of the lens file.  
RESET ALL  
WRITE  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ Up to 12 letters can be set for the title  
name.  
TITLE1 - 8  
Reset the scene file values to the initial  
values.  
RESET  
¢¢¢¢¢  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
TITLE 1-4  
Create the scene file title.  
– – – – –  
LENS FILE CARD R/W  
Note  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
For a USB DEVICE mode, errors occur even if the READ  
USER DATA item is executed, since it does not access an  
SD memory card. Set PC MODE to “OFF” and then  
execute the operation again.  
CARD FILE  
SELECT  
1
:
8
For selecting the number of the lens file  
in the SD memory card.  
– – – F –  
READ  
For reading the lens file data from the  
SD memory card.  
INITIALIZE  
– – – – –  
For writing the lens file data into the SD  
memory card.  
WRITE  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
– – – – –  
READ  
FACTORY  
DATA  
The menu (MAIN MENU, OPTION  
MENU) values are all reset to factory  
settings.  
TITLE READ  
For reading the title of the lens file in the  
SD memory card.  
– – – – –  
Note  
TITLE1 - 8  
¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ For setting a title consisting of not more  
than 12 characters.  
The settings for the following are not  
reset to the factory-set values.  
z Scene file  
¢¢¢¢¢  
– – – – –  
z User data  
z Lens file  
z Black shading data  
Note  
– – – – –  
For a USB DEVICE mode, errors occur even if the  
respective items of LENS FILE CARD R/W are executed,  
since it does not access an SD memory card. Set PC  
MODE to “OFF” and then execute the operation again.  
WRITE USER  
DATA  
Save the user preference menu data in  
the camera’s internal memory.  
– – – – –  
Note  
For a USB DEVICE mode, errors occur even if the READ  
FACTORY DATA item is executed, since it does not access  
an SD memory card. Set PC MODE to “OFF” and then  
execute the operation again.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
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185  
MAINTENANCE  
SYSTEM CHECK  
LENS FILE ADJ  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
COLOR  
CHECK  
ON  
OFF  
ON/OFF switching for checking proper  
operation of the camera-recorder.  
The RGB level in the area around the  
center of the screen is indicated in the  
viewfinder to show whether each signal  
is successfully communicated from the  
optical channel to the digital channel  
and processed.  
RB GAIN  
CTRL RESET  
ON  
OFF  
ON: The gains of Rch and Bch  
adjusted in <RB GAIN  
CONTROL> screen are reset.  
Furthermore, the flare levels of  
Rch, Gch and Bch that are  
adjusted on <RGB BLACK  
CONTROL> screen are reset.  
OFF: The gains of Rch and Bch  
adjusted in <RB GAIN  
– – – – –  
CONTROL> screen areenabled.  
Furthermore, the flare levels of  
Rch, Gch and Bch that are  
adjusted on <RGB BLACK  
CONTROL> screen are enabled.  
LENS ADJ  
– – – F –  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
LENS R GAIN –200  
OFFSET  
For compensating Rch sensitivity of the  
lens used.  
:
The iris is only set to F2.8 when this item  
set to ON. (Adjustment to F2.8 will be  
executed on the lens)  
F2.8 ADJ  
ON  
+000  
:
+200  
OFF  
– – – F –  
– – – – –  
LENS B GAIN –200  
OFFSET  
For compensating Bch sensitivity of the  
lens used.  
The iris is only set to F16 when this item  
set to ON. (Adjustment to F16 will be  
executed on the lens)  
F16 ADJ  
ON  
:
OFF  
+000  
:
– – – – –  
+200  
000  
– – – F –  
For adjusting the flare level of Rch.  
For adjusting the flare level of Gch.  
LENS R  
FLARE  
:
100  
BLACK SHADING  
– – – F –  
LENS G  
FLARE  
000  
:
100  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
– – – F –  
CORRECT  
ON  
OFF  
ON/OFF switching for digital black  
shading compensation.  
For adjusting the flare level of Bch.  
LENS B  
FLARE  
000  
:
– C U F R  
100  
– – – F –  
Execute digital black shading  
compensation.  
DETECTION  
(DIG)  
z Data adjusted on the LENS FILE ADJ screen can be  
– – – – –  
stored on an SD memory card as a lens file.  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
WHITE SHADING  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
CORRECT  
ON  
OFF  
ON/OFF switching for white shading  
compensation.  
– C U F R  
R H SAW  
R H PARA  
R V SAW  
R V PARA  
G H SAW  
G H PARA  
G V SAW  
G V PARA  
B H SAW  
B H PARA  
B V SAW  
B V PARA  
–255  
For executing the white shading  
compensation manually.  
:
+000  
:
+255  
The sawteeth-shaped waveform and the  
parabola waveform of the respective  
RGB channels are adjusted in the  
horizontal direction and the vertical  
direction.  
– – – F –  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
186  
DIAGNOSTIC1  
DIAGNOSTIC2  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
CAMSOFT  
MAIN  
Displays the version of the main  
software for the camera microprocessor.  
SYSCON  
SOFT  
Display the software version for the  
system control microprocessor.  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
Display the table version.  
CAM TABLE  
LCD SOFT  
Display the software version for the LCD  
microprocessor.  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
PULSE FPGA  
Displays the version of the program for  
driving the CCD.  
P2CS OS  
Display the OS version for the streaming  
controller.  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
UCIF FPGA  
Displays the version of the program for  
the microprocessor interface FPGA.  
Display the application version for the  
streaming controller.  
P2CS AP  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
Displays the version of the program for  
the frame memory control FPGA.  
FM FPGA  
SH4CTRL  
FPGA  
Display the program version for the  
streaming control FPGA.  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
CHAR FPGA  
Displays the version of the program for  
the HD signal I/O control FPGA.  
PRCCTRL  
FPGA  
Displays the version of the program for  
the prerecording control FPGA.  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
DC FPGA  
Displays the version of the program for  
the SD signal I/O control FPGA.  
Display the program version for the  
serial interface FPGA.  
SYSIF FPGA  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
SDI IN FPGA  
Displays the version of the program for  
the SDI board FPGA (optional).  
– – – – –  
AVC-I SOFT  
Display the control software version of the  
AVC-I board (optional).  
– – – – –  
AVC-I FPGA  
Display the FPGA program version of the  
AVC-I board (optional).  
– – – – –  
HOURS METER  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
OPERATION  
Display total hours the camera power  
has been turned ON.  
– – – – –  
P. O N TI M E S  
Display total number of times the power  
switch has been turned ON.  
– – – – –  
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OPTION MENU  
OPTION  
Items/  
Data Saved  
Adjustable  
Range  
Remarks  
ENG  
SECURITY  
ON  
OFF  
Select whether or not to prohibit opening  
the menu screen.  
ON: Menu screen cannot be opened.  
Please consult your distributor to  
release the setting.  
OFF: Menu screen can be opened.  
– – – – –  
FRM RATE For setting the user bits to record when  
FRAME RATE  
UB  
MENU  
the video system is set to 24P or 24PA,  
or when the recording format is set to  
720P. For details, refer to [Recording  
time code and user bits] (page 56).  
FRM RATE:  
For recording the shooting information  
(frame rate etc.) of the camera.  
MENU: This follows the settings in the  
UB MODE item and the VITC  
UB MODE item of <TC/UB>  
screen. However, the camera  
recording information is always  
recorded when recording in  
Native mode.  
– C – – –  
1394 CONFIG DFLT(000)  
001  
This is the menu for expanding the  
DVCPRO/DV connector.  
Use with DFLT in normal operation.  
:
255  
– C – – –  
For setting the interval between packets.  
1394 GAP  
COUNT  
0
:
40  
:
63  
– C – – –  
AUDIO OUT  
DELAY  
DELAYED  
THROUGH  
Select whether or not to delay audio,  
headphone and speaker outputs.  
DELAYED:  
Delay audio output in synchronisation  
with video output.  
THROUGH:  
Output audio input without delay. This  
setting prevents echo effect between  
the sound source and audio output  
when the sound source is near the  
camera-recorder.  
– C – – –  
FAN MODE  
OFF  
AUTO  
For setting the operation mode of the fan  
OFF: The fan always stops.  
AUTO:The fan will run automatically  
when the temperature in the unit  
increases.  
Note  
Once the power is turned off, this will  
always be set to "AUTO" whenever the  
power is turned on. If the unit is  
operated as the fan stops, the  
temperature in the unit will increase, and  
data may not record or play back  
properly. Use the unit after setting this  
item to "AUTO" for normal operation.  
– – – – –  
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the  
preset mode.  
Menu : Menu Description Tables  
188  
Updating the firmware incorporated  
into the camera-recorder  
For the most up-to-date information on firmware, see the support page for P2 at the following Web site:  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
To update the firmware, confirm the version on AJ-HPX2000 by selecting MAINTENANCE > DIAGNOSTIC 1 and  
DIAGNOSTIC 2 screens from the menu, and then access the above Web site to download the firmware if necessary.  
Then, load the downloaded file on AJ-HPX2000 through an SD memory card to complete the update. For more  
information on how to update the firmware, see the above site.  
Note  
SD cards used on AJ-HPX2000 must be compliant with the SD standards. In addition, they must be formatted with the  
camera-recorder. If they must be formatted with a PC, then download special software from the above Web site and use it  
to format the SD cards.  
An SDHC memory card cannot be used for updating.  
Updating the firmware incorporated into the camera-recorder  
189  
 
Specifications  
Operating humidity:  
General  
10% to maximum 85% (relative  
humidity)  
Power supply:  
DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V)  
Maximum continuous operation:  
Power consumption:  
Approximately 120 minutes (using an  
Anton/Bauer DIONIC90 battery)  
Dimensions (W a H a D):  
36 W (Main unit only, with LCD monitor OFF)  
43 W (With the SDI-IN and AVC-Intra option installed,  
LCD monitor ON)  
137 mm a 209 mm a 318 mm  
(5-3/16 inches a 8-1/2 inches a 12-1/2  
inches)  
(excluding handle and wireless option  
cover)  
indicates safety information.  
Operating temperature:  
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)  
Storage temperature:  
Weight:  
Approx. 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)  
(main unit only, excluding VF mount)  
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)  
Camera Unit  
Pickup devices:  
Image pickup scheme:  
RGB 3CCD  
2/3-inch CCD a 3  
Shutter speeds:  
1/60 (50 Hz), 1/100 (59.94 Hz), 1/120,  
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, HALF  
Synchro-scan shutter:  
1/60.3 to 1/249.8  
Total pixels:  
Valid pixels:  
Filter:  
1370 (H) a 744 (V)  
1280 (H) a 720 (V)  
1: 3200K  
(1080-59.94i/720-59.94P/480-59.94i)  
1/30.2 to 1/249.8  
2: 5600K + 1/8ND  
3: 5600K  
(1080-29.97P/720-29.97P/480-29.97P)  
1/24.1 to 1/249.8  
4: 5600K + 1/64ND  
14-bit  
(1080-23.98P(A)/720-23.98P/480-  
23.98P(A))  
Quantizing:  
Horizontal drive frequency:  
74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)  
74.25 MHz (50 Hz)  
Sampling frequencies:  
74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)  
74.25 MHz (50 Hz)  
Digital signal processing:  
74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)  
74.25 MHz (50 Hz)  
Programmable gain:  
1/50.2 to 1/209.5  
(1080-50i/720-50P/576-50i)  
1/25.2 to 1/209.5  
(1080-25P/720-25P/576-25P)  
2/3-inch bayonet type  
Lens mount:  
Color separation optical system:  
Optical prism (F1.4)  
Sensitivity: F10 (2000 lx, 89.9% reflection)  
Minimum object illuminance:  
0.007 lx  
–3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9, dB  
+12 dB, +15 dB, +18 dB, +21 dB,  
+24 dB, +27 dB or +30 dB  
(For F1.4, +48 dB (S. GAIN), +20 dB  
(DS. GAIN), +6 dB (LINE MIX GAIN))  
54 dB (standard)  
Video S/N:  
Digital Super Gain (DS.GAIN):  
Selectable from +6 dB, +10 dB, +12 dB,  
Registration error: 0.03% or less (all areas, excluding lens  
distortion)  
+15 dB or +20 dB  
LINE MIX GAIN:  
+6 dB (selectable between on and off)  
Super Gain (S.GAIN):  
Selectable from 30 dB, 36 dB, 42 dB or  
48 dB  
Specifications  
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Memory Card Unit  
Record media:  
Video recording formats:  
Selectable from DVCPRO HD,  
DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV  
Audio recording formats:  
P2 card  
Digital Video System  
Frequency range: Y:  
74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)  
74.25 MHz (50 Hz)  
(DVCPRO HD)  
PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz)  
37.125 MHz (50 Hz)  
48 kHz 16-bit 4ch (DVCPRO HD/  
DVCPRO50)  
48 kHz 16-bit 2ch/4ch selectable  
(DVCPRO/DV)  
(DVCPRO HD)  
13.5 MHz (DVCPRO50)  
Y:  
PB/PR: 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO50)  
8 bits  
Recording/playback time:  
Quantization:  
Approximately 8 minutes:  
For recording in DVCPRO HD (1080/60i)  
mode using one AJ-P2C008HG  
Video compression ratio:  
DVCPRO HD: 1/6.7  
(not in 1080-50i/25P mode)  
Approximately 32 minutes:  
1/6.3  
For recording in DVCPRO (480/60i)  
mode using one AJ-P2C008HG  
(in 1080-50i/25P mode)  
DVCPRO50: 1/3.3  
DVCPRO/DV: 1/5  
Video recording bit rate:  
Note  
This recording time represents one shot continuously  
recorded on a P2 card. The recording time may be shorter,  
depending on the number of shots recorded.  
DVCPRO HD: 100 Mbps  
DVCPRO50: 50 Mbps  
DVCPRO/DV: 25 Mbps  
For the latest information on P2 cards not available  
in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support  
Desk at the following Web sites.  
Digital Audio System  
Sampling frequency:  
48 kHz (synchronised with video)  
16 bits  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
Quantizing:  
Frequency response:  
20 Hz - 20 kHz 1.0 dB  
(at standard level)  
Dynamic range:  
Distortion factor:  
Headroom:  
Minimum 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD)  
0.1% or less (1 kHz, standard level)  
20 dB  
Specifications  
191  
Input/output Unit  
GEN LOCK IN:  
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 h  
SD: Compliant with the SMPTE259M-  
C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4  
standards  
(This is available as VIDEO IN or the  
return video input connector, which can  
be switched in the menu.)  
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2:  
MON OUT:  
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 h  
XLR a 2, 3 pins  
VIDEO OUT :  
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 h  
LINE, MIC, and +48 V switch-selectable  
(It can be switched among HD-SDI/SD-  
SDI/Composite.)  
LINE:  
+4 dBu  
(–3 dBu/0 dBu/+4 dBu  
selectable with menu)  
–60 dBu (–60 dBu/–50 dBu  
selectable with menu)  
HD-SDI:  
0.8 VP-P, 75 h  
(Compliant with the  
SMPTE292M/296M/299M  
standards)  
MIC:  
MIC + 48V: Compatible with +48V  
phantom power supply  
–60 dBu (–60 dBu/–50 dBu  
selectable with menu)  
SD-SDI:  
0.8 VP-P, 75 h  
(Compliant with the  
SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/  
ITU-R. BT656-4 standards)  
MIC IN:  
XLR a 1, 5 pins  
Composite: 1.0 VP-P, 75 h  
BNCa1, 0.5 VP-P to 8 VP-P, 10 kh  
BNCa1, low impedance, 2.0 0.5 VP-P  
6 pins (I/O)  
+48 V phantom: ON/OFF selectable  
with menu  
–40 dBu  
(–50 dBu/–40 dBu selectable with menu)  
25 pin D-SUB, –40 dBu  
TC IN:  
TC OUT:  
DVCPRO/DV :  
Transmission rate:  
WIRELESS IN:  
400, 200, or 100 Mbps (selectable)  
Transmission data:  
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2:  
XLR a 1, 5 pins, +4 dBu  
compliant with IEEE1394 - 1995/  
1394a - 2000, IEC 61883-1 and 2,  
and SMPTE 396M  
(–3 dBu/0 dBu/+4 dBu selectable with menu)  
Balanced low-impedance output  
Stereo mini jack a 2  
Headphones :  
DC IN:  
Control commands:  
XLR  
a
1, 4 pins, DC 12 V (DC 11 V - 17 V)  
compliant with the AV/C Command  
Set standards.  
BNCa1, 0.8 VP-P, 75 h  
(HD/SD-SDI input board AJ-YA350AG is  
attached.)  
HD: Compliant with the SMPTE292M/  
296M/299M standards  
DC OUT:  
4 pins, DC 12 V (DC 11 V - 17 V)  
Maximum rated current: 1.5 A  
12 pins  
SDI-IN :  
LENS:  
EVF:  
REMOTE:  
GPS:  
20 pins  
10 pins (connector for AJ-RC10G)  
6 pins (connector for AJ-GPS910G)  
USB version 2.0 : HOST: 4-pin, Type-A connector  
DEVICE: 4-pin, Type-B connector  
Accessories  
Shoulder Strap  
Front Audio Level control knob  
Control knob mounting screwa1  
CD-ROM  
Operating Instructions  
Weight and dimentions when shown are approximately.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Specifications  
192  
Software information for this product  
1.Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU  
Lesser General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download, modify, and redistribute source code for  
this software.  
Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder  
named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant source code, visit  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/.  
Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source code you may  
obtain from the above Web site.  
2.This product includes software licensed under the MIT License. A description of the MIT is stored on the installation CD  
included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)).  
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)  
encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a  
consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide  
AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG  
LA, LLC.  
See http://www.mpegla.com.  
z Unislot is a trademark of Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd.  
z Other names of companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.  
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment  
(private households)  
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should  
not be mixed with general household waste.  
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will  
be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your  
local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.  
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on  
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority  
for further details of your nearest designated collection point.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.  
For business users in the European Union  
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.  
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union  
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.  
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