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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AJ-HPX3700G
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
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A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
<For USA-California Only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca/gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate.
Caution regarding laser beams
The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam.
When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser
beam to shine directly on the lens.
EU
To remove the battery
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)
ꢁ To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual.
(Refer to page 113 for the detail.)
ꢁ If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)
ꢁ For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.
PLEASE NOTE:
ꢁ When preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and
sound are being recorded normally.
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ 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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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS
1. Applicable standards and operating environment
The apparatus is compliant with:
ꢁ standards EN55103-1 and EN550103-2 1996.and
ꢁ electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5.
2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards
<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables
ꢁ The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral
equipment to be connected to the apparatus.
ꢁ The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.
<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.
ꢁ Video signal connecting cables
Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI
(Serial Digital Interface).
Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog
video signals.
ꢁ Audio signal connecting cables
If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU.
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog
audio signals.
ꢁ Other connecting cables (IEEE1394, USB)
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables.
ꢁ If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this
manual.
3. Performance level
The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these
standards.
However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an
area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones,
etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended
that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:
1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.
2. Change the direction of the apparatus.
3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.
4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.
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Read this first!.......................................................................................... 2
General
Features of Camera unit .......................................................................... 9
Features of Recorder/Player unit........................................................... 10
Features of the Input/Output unit ........................................................... 12
Other features........................................................................................ 12
Dimensions drawing............................................................................... 13
System Configuration ............................................................................ 15
Parts and their Functions
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section ................................... 16
Audio (input) Function Section............................................................... 17
Audio (output) Function Section ............................................................ 18
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section ........................... 19
Menu Operation Section ........................................................................ 24
Time Code Section ................................................................................ 25
LCD Monitor........................................................................................... 28
Viewfinder .............................................................................................. 29
Recording and Playback
P2 Cards................................................................................................ 31
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards............................................. 33
Basic Procedures................................................................................... 34
Normal Recording.................................................................................. 36
PRE RECORDING function................................................................... 37
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function ................................... 38
Loop Recording ..................................................................................... 43
Interval Recording.................................................................................. 44
Recording Review Function................................................................... 46
Text Memo Function .............................................................................. 47
Shot Mark Function................................................................................ 48
Recording Setting and Operation Mode................................................. 48
Adjustments and Settings for
Recording
Multi Format........................................................................................... 49
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Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance.................................... 52
Setting the Electronic Shutter ................................................................ 56
Assigning Functions to User Buttons..................................................... 59
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels............. 61
Setting Time Data .................................................................................. 63
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays ........................................................ 76
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor .................................................. 88
Selection of video output signals ........................................................... 89
Handling data......................................................................................... 91
RGB 4:4:4 Output and P-10LOG Settings ............................................ 112
Preparation
White Shading Adjustments.................................................................. 117
Preparing for Audio Input..................................................................... 120
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................................... 122
Attaching the Rain Cover..................................................................... 122
Attaching the Front Audio Level Control Knob..................................... 124
Connection of the DC OUT connector and
External REC start/stop switch ............................................................ 125
Thumbnails
Thumbnail Manipulations Overview..................................................... 126
Thumbnail Screen................................................................................ 127
Selecting Thumbnails........................................................................... 129
Playing back Clips................................................................................ 129
Switching the Thumbnail Display......................................................... 130
Shot Mark............................................................................................. 132
Text Memo ........................................................................................... 132
Deleting Clips....................................................................................... 134
Restoring Clips..................................................................................... 135
Reconnection of Incomplete Clips ....................................................... 135
Copying Clips....................................................................................... 136
Setting of Clip Meta Data..................................................................... 137
Setting of Proxy (optional).................................................................... 140
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Formatting SD memory cards.............................................................. 141
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode ................................................... 142
Properties ............................................................................................ 143
Connection with external
device
Maintenance and Inspections
Maintenance ........................................................................................ 155
Warning System................................................................................... 160
Menu
Menu Configuration ............................................................................. 166
Menu Description Tables...................................................................... 170
Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit................................................................. 207
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 208
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General
Attention
Adjust the following 2 settings when using the unit for the first time.
ꢁ Adjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 55)
ꢁ The unit is delivered from the factory with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame
frequency according to the TV standard, refer to the procedures described on page 14.
This unit is a CCD camcorder with a camera unit equipped with 2.2 Megapixel 2/3 inch 3 CCD, and record/playback unit that
is compatible with the AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50, and DVCPRO HD compression formats, all in one body.
The unit supports the HD methods shown in the following table. The unit is equipped with Dual Link (RGB 4:4:4) output, P-
10LOG (Refer to page 112) output suitable for film production, 2D-CMS that will enhance the color rendering properties, and
variable frame rate function (VFR hereafter) that can range from 1 to 30 frames for 1080/59.94i / 1080/23.98PsF / 1080/
24PsF, and 1 to 25 frames for 1080/50i, etc., as a camcorder for production purposes.
For recording, the compression and recording methods are selectable among AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50, and DVCPRO HD.
Since minimal image deterioration occurs when recording with AVC-Intra100 compression in particular, high image quality can
be retained.
ꢀ Supported formats
SYSTEM MODE
Shooting/Recording method
VFR
Variable range of VFR
1 - 30FRAME
1 - 30FRAME
–
59.94i
29.97PN
23.98PN
AVC-Intra100
AVC-Intra50
Possible
Possible
1080-59.94i
59.94i
29.97P
23.98P
23.98PA
DVCPRO HD
Not possible
AVC-Intra100
AVC-Intra50
1080-23.98PsF
1080-24PsF
23.98PN
Possible
Possible
1 - 24/25 - 30FRAME*
(Possible to switch from
AVC-Intra100
AVC-Intra100
AVC-Intra50
50i
25PN
1 - 25FRAME
1080-50i
50i
Possible
1 - 25FRAME
–
DVCPRO HD
25P
Not possible
* There is a missing image in HD SDI signal for 25 to 30 frames.
For more details, refer to [Selecting a recording signal and method] (page 49) and [Recording formats and output connector
signal formats] (page 50).
General:
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Features of Camera unit
ꢀ Multi-format
ꢀ Lens file function
Various image formats are realized by switching the 2.2
Megapixel 2/3 inch 3 CCD between the interlace drive and
the progressive drive.
The unit has 64 lens files.
By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be stored.
(Refer to page 100)
The unit is equipped with a function to correct the
magnification ratio chromatic aberration of lenses caused by
the fact that the refractive index in lenses varies with the
wavelength of light (hereinafter referred to as chromatic
aberration). By using this function, chromatic aberration
around the lens can be corrected and high definition images
can be obtained. However, a lens supporting chromatic
aberration compensation is must be used. (Refer to
page 105)
ꢀ 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 59)
ꢀ Data management function
Within the unit, one user data file and 16 sets of scene file
data can be saved.
By using an SD memory card as the setup card, up to 8 sets
of setup data can be stored. (Refer to page 91)
ꢀ Scan Reverse function
ꢀ Color bar
The Scan Reverse function, as standard configuration,
cancels the image inversion that occurs when a lens adapter
from Canon or Angenieux is used, and it can be switched
through the menu settings. (Refer to page 171)
The unit employs the SMPTE color bar, 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 193)
ꢀ Film-REC Gamma function
ꢀ VFR
To facilitate acquisition of pictures with a film-like tone, the
unit is equipped with a film-like gamma function of the type
developed for the Varicam (AJ-HDC27 series). (Refer to
page 184)
This unit has a VFR function which allows overcrank and
undercrank shooting. (Refer to page 38)
ꢀ Monitor Gamma
When the gamma setting is set to “FILM-REC”, images with
FILM-REC gamma characteristics (Nega look images) are
output to the HD SDI A · B outputs, the monitor, the
viewfinder, the remote control unit and the LCD, and
recorded to the P2 card.
It is possible to convert the monitor output image, viewfinder
output image, remote control output image, and LCD output
image, out of different output images, to a higher contrast
image (POSI LOOK image) by operating this function.
ꢀ 2-disk 4-type configuration optical filters
The unit is equipped with CC filters for 3200 K, 4300 K,
5600 K, and 1/2 ND. The 5600 K CC filter setting, often
selected for shooting outdoors, and the 1/2 ND setting to
allow finer adjustments to the lens aperture are provided as
standard. (Refer to page 19)
ꢀ 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.
ꢀ P-10LOG
It is possible to select the image signal data format suitable
for workflow of film production DI (DIGITAL
INTERMEDIATE). Color rendering properties are enhanced
by the 2D-CMS (2 dimensional color management system).
It is valid against the output signals of the Dual Link (RGB
4:4:4).
ꢀ DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function
With this function, the dynamic range of high brightness
areas that may be skipped with white blanks in an ordinary
recording method can be expanded by compressing images
and maintaining the contrast. (Refer to page 59)
But, it will not be reflected to a recording onto the P2 card.
ꢀ Cinematographer settings
Only the menu items that are used often for a film production
are collected, and registered in USER MENU. Also, each
menu item is set to a value suitable for film production.
General: Features of Camera unit
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Features of Recorder/Player unit
ꢀ Multiple Slots
ꢀ AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/DVCPRO HD
The unit is equipped with 5 slots for P2 cards. Up to 5 cards
may be inserted in these slots for continuous recording.
They also provide new recording capabilities specific to
memory cards.
switchable
Recorded video is compressed through a component digital
recording method that uses a state-of-the-art compression
technology, and sound is recorded using the non-
compression PCM recording method, which excels in such
areas as S/N ratio, frequency bands, waveform properties
and reproducibility of fine areas. These methods further
enhance the quality of images and sound.
ꢁ Hot-Swap recording
The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to be
replaced without interrupting recording. This facilitates
continuous recording.
ꢁ LOOP REC function
It is also possible to select DVCPRO HD in addition to AVC-
Intra100/AVC-Intra50. The unit performs the in-frame
compression.
The unit can retain a certain amount of previously
recorded material by continuously loop-recording data into
a specified recording area.
ꢁ INTERVAL REC/ONE SHOT REC function
The unit 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.
ꢁ PRE RECORDING function
In standby status, the unit always stores video and sound
input to the camera for up to 8 seconds. 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.
such as time code data can be recorded simultaneously
on the P2 card and the SD memory card, together with the
video and sound recorded by the camera. This function is
useful for confirmation or editing of clips. For more
information about the approximate duration for proxy
recording on SD memory cards, see [Approximate Proxy
Recording Time (optional) on SD memory cards]
(page 12). Please also see <Cautions in using SD
memory cards> (page 23)
ꢂNote
When the clip is played back in the format not selected on
the menu, the picture may be disturbed until the format is
detected. This is not a failure.
ꢀ 4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)
All formats except VFR native recording support 4-channel
digital audio recording.
ꢀ Clip Thumbnailing
ꢁ Automatic generation of thumbnails
The unit automatically generates a thumbnail for each
recording cut (clip). It is possible to make use of this on the
unit as well as for non-linear editing purposes, and after
uploading to a server.
ꢁ Thumbnail display on the LCD monitor
The 3.5-inch color LCD side of the unit can provide a
multi-screen view of 12 clip thumbnails. Alternatively, the
LCD can provide a view of 6 enlarged thumbnails. You can
choose a desired clip to playback instantly.
ꢁ Seamless playback of selected clips
You can select more than one clip from the thumbnail view
for continuous playback and output of seamless video.
ꢁ Data protection
ꢂNote
Data on P2 cards will not be lost due to overwriting unless
the files are deleted or the cards are initialized.
Recordings are written only to free space.
During continuous playback of clips in different
recording formats, seamless playback is not available.
ꢁ Display of clip information
By selecting clips, information added to clips, such as the
recording time, text memo, shot marks and metadata can
be checked.
General: Features of Recorder/Player unit
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ꢀ Text memos & Shot marks
ꢀ Recording Time
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.
Operation of the following P2 cards with the unit has been
verified:
ꢁ AJ-P2C004HG (4 GB)
ꢁ AJ-P2C008HG (8 GB)
Both text memos and shot marks can be added to selected
clips during and after a recording. This is helpful for editing
recorded video.
ꢁ AJ-P2C016RG (16 GB)
ꢁ AJ-P2C032RG (32 GB)
ꢁ AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB)
In addition, you can use the copy function for each text
memo block to take only the necessary portions out of a clip.
(The model numbers and capacities are accurate as of
November 2008 but may change to expand capacity.)
The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) is disabled.
ꢀ Front-mounted Sound Level Control Mechanism
The unit 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.
(Refer to page 17)
Recording Time on P2 Cards: When one 32 GB card is used;
Recording method and Recording time
Image system
DVCPRO HD AVC-Intra100 AVC-Intra50
Approx.
32 min
Approx.
32 min
Approx.
64 min
1080/59.94i / 50i
1080/30PN /
25PN (Native)
Approx.
32 min
Approx.
64 min
ꢀ Support for Built-in Unislot Wireless Receive
The unit is designed to support an optional slot-in wireless
receiver. (Refer to pages 120 and 199) The unit also
supports 2-channel wireless receivers.
–
–
1080/24PN
(Native)
Approx.
40 min
Approx.
80 min
ꢀ Recording Review Capability
ꢂNotes
This capability automatically plays back the last 2 to 10
seconds of recorded video, allowing you to quickly check the
recorded contents.
ꢁ The values for 8 GB and 16 GB P2 cards are 1/4 and 1/2
those of 32 GB cards shown above.
ꢁ 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 8 GB or more is used in the unit, 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 PC, the recording may be displayed
as separate clips.
ꢀ Built-in Time Code Generator/reader
A special-purpose subcode track can be used to record and
reproduce time code information.
The unit is capable of recording positional information
(latitudes, longitudes and altitudes), as UMID information
(metadata), from the GPS unit AJ-GPS910G (optional).
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 23).
Recording method (except for
Continuous recording time
native)
DVCPRO HD
Approx. 5 min
AVC-Intra100
AVC-Intra50
Approx. 10 min
General: Features of Recorder/Player unit
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(Reference values when Panasonic bland SD memory cards
or SDHC memory cards are used for continuous recording.
Actual recording time depends on the kind of scenes and the
number of clips.)
Approximate Proxy Recording Time (optional) on SD memory
cards
(Except for 24P native mode)
MPEG4 recording rate
Card No.
(Card Capacity)
192 kbps
768 kbps
1500 kbps
The values for 8 GB and 16 GB SDHC memory cards are
double and four times the values for the 4 GB card.
RP-SDH256
(256 MB)
Approx.
2 h 17 min
Approx.
35 min
Approx.
19 min
RP-SDH512
RP-SDK512
(512 MB)
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 site.
Approx.
4 h 27 min
Approx.
69 min
Approx.
38 min
RP-SDQ01G
RP-SDK01G
(1 GB)
Approx.
8 h 56 min
Approx.
2 h 19 min
Approx.
77 min
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
RP-SDQ02G
RP-SDK02G
(2 GB)
Approx.
18 h 11 min
Approx.
4 h 44 min
Approx.
2 h 37 min
RP-SDV024G
(SDHC 4 GB)
Approx.
35 h 42 min
Approx.
9 h 18 min
Approx.
5 h 12 min
Features of the Input/Output unit
ꢀ Independent 3 system HD SDI output provided
as standard configuration
HD SDI signals output from the HD SDI A · B connectors
and MON OUT connector are independent to each other.
HD SDI output includes embedded audio etc.
ꢀ Down converter output provided as a standard
configuration
The MON OUT connector outputs down converter (analog
composite) signals.
Also, output signal from the MON OUT connector can be
switched between an HD SDI signal and a VBS signal.
ꢀ Dual Link compatible
The unit can be compatible to Dual Link using the HD SDI A
connector and the HD SDI B connector. Link A will be output
from the HD SDI A connector, and Link B from the HD SDI B
connector.
Recording to the P2 card will be YPBPR 4:2:2 signal, and
Dual Link signal format will be RGB 4:4:4.
ꢀ Remote control connector
By connecting the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G), which is
available as an optional accessory, the unit can be controlled
remotely. (Refer to page 123)
ꢀ Confirmation of return video signals
It is possible to confirm the return video signals (analog
HD Y signals) supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector of the
unit in the viewfinder to confirm programs.
Only video signals from the same record format can be
confirmed. Note also that the 23.98PsF and 24PsF signals
cannot be confirmed. (Refer to page 193)
ꢀ Features USB 2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE)
By connecting with a PC via USB 2.0, a P2 card inserted in
the unit can be used as a bulk storage device.
Also, since this unit has a USB HOST capability, it is
possible to store P2 card data on an external hard disk
connected using USB 2.0, to view clips stored on the hard
disk and to write clips stored on the hard disk to the P2 card.
ꢀ DC OUT connector
The DC OUT connector of the unit produces 1.5 A of
electrical current.
By connecting an external switch to this connector, it is
possible to control recording 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 125)
Other features
ꢀ User button
ꢀ Viewfinder connection
On the side panel of the unit, 5 user buttons (USER MAIN/
USER 1/USER 2/MARKER SELECT/TEXT MEMO) are
available.
Each user button can be assigned the on/off function for any
frequently used feature among the many features of the unit,
such as SLOT SEL and Y GET. (Refer to page 59)
From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080/59.94i,
1080/50i signals are output.
Confirm images in multi formats by connecting the
viewfinder (AJ-HVF21G), which is available as an optional
accessory. (Refer to page 29)
General: Features of the Input/Output unit
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Color TV Standard Settings
(Settings for frame frequency)
The unit is delivered with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the
preferred standard, refer to the procedures described below.
1
2
After connecting the unit to the power supply and then
turning on the power, press the MENU button while
pressing the LIGHT button to open OPTION MENU.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ The settings are not saved unless AREA SET is executed
even if NTSC, NTSC (J), or PAL is selected in the AREA
SELECT.
ꢁ When AREA SELECT is revised, the “„ AREA SET”
blinks.
ꢁ When these items are set when the unit is used for the first
time, only the following 8 items are revised. When the
other settings of the unit are set in MAIN MENU, the menu
setting values for items other than the following 8 are ones
that were set at the factory.
Turn the jog dial button to move the cursor (arrow) to the
AREA SELECT item on the <AREA SETTING> screen
in OPTION MENU page, and then press the jog dial
button.
Factory
NTSC
NTSC(J)
PAL
settings
1080-
59.94i
SYSTEM
MODE
1080-
59.94i
1080-
59.94i
1080-50i
REC
FORMAT
AVC-I 100 AVC-I 100 AVC-I 100 AVC-I 100
/24PN /24PN /24PN /25PN
FRAME
RATE
24FRAME 24FRAME 24FRAME 25FRAME
24FRAME 24FRAME 24FRAME 25FRAME
3
4
Select the area among NTSC, NTSC (J), and PAL. After
selecting the area by turning the jog dial button, press
the jog dial button.
USR SW
F.RATE
REAR LINE
IN LVL
+4dB
+4dB
+4dB
+4dB
0dB
AUDIO OUT
LVL
+4dB
20dB
+4dB
20dB
0dB
HEADROOM 20dB
18dB
GUI metadata
language
indication
American American Japanese/ American
English
English
For Japan English
Not
Not
ENGLISH Not
LANGUAGE
DATE
displayed displayed JAPANESE displayed
M-D-Y M-D-Y Y-M-D D-M-Y
1
FORMAT*
Move the cursor (arrow) to „ AREA SET by turning the
jog dial button, and then press the jog dial button. The
following window appears.
*1 Select THUMBNAIL ꢀ SETUP ꢀ DATE FORMAT from the
thumbnail menu. For details refer to [Setting the Thumbnail
Display Mode] (page 142).
5
6
Move the arrow (ꢀ) to YES and press the jog dial
button. The settings selected in step 3 above are
reflected in FACTORY and CURRENT data.
Turn off the power supply once and then turn on it again.
General: Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency)
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System Configuration
Video encoder card:
AJ-YAX800G
Remote control cable:
AJ-C10050G
Remote control
unit:
Unislot wireless microphone
receiver:
AJ-RC10G
Sennheiser EK3041
Stereo microphone:
AJ-MC900G
DIONIC90/160
HYTRON50/140
PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14
Microphone holder:
AJ-MH800G
V mount type Battery
plate
ENDURA7/10
BP-GL65/95
2-inch electronic HD view
finder:
NP-1 type Battery case
NP-L7
AJ-HVF21G
Lens (Bayonet type):
Fujinon, Canon
External DC power
supply
GPS unit:
AJ-GPS910G
Memory Card
Camera-Recorder
AJ-HPX3700G
P2 Cards*:
AJ-P2C016RG
AJ-P2C032RG
AJ-P2C064AG
Tripod adapter:
SHAN-TM700
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
SD Memory cards*
Soft carrying case:
AJ-SC900
Hard carrying case:
AJ-HT901G
* 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 site.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
ꢂNote
All of the devices and accessories other than the unit, which are shown in this system configuration, are optionally available.
To use these devices and accessories, refer to the respective operation manuals.
General: System Configuration
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Parts and their Functions
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section
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1. POWER switch
10. Lens mount cap
Used to turn on/off the power.
To remove the cap, raise the 9. Lens lever.
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)
12. Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
The unit is connected to an external DC power supply.
This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables.
4. BREAKER switch
13. Tripod mount
When an excessive amount of current is fed through the
unit, due to any abnormal event, the breaker
automatically turns off the power in order to protect the
device.
When you want to mount unit on a tripod, the optional
tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached here.
After the interior of the unit 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
manufacturer’s instruction manual.
5. GPS connector
This connects the optional GPS unit AJ-GPS910G.
15. DC OUT (DC power supply output) socket
This output socket is designed for 12 V DC. It provides a
maximum current of 1.5 A.
6. Shoulder strap fittings
The shoulder strap is attached here.
Connect an external switch to this socket to control
recording starts and stops or an LED for use as a tally
lamp. For more information, see [Connection of the DC
OUT connector and External REC start/stop switch]
(page 125).
7. Light shoe
A video light or similar accessory can be attached here.
8. Lens mount (bayonet 2/3-type)
ꢂNote
The lens is attached here.
Make sure the total of current output from DC OUT,
REMOTE, VF, and LENS connector do not exceed 2.5
A.
9. Lens lever
Lower this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount.
16. Accessory mounting holes (handle)
Use these holes to mount accessories. These holes
should not be used for any other purpose.
Parts and their Functions: Power 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) is connected here. Power can
be supplied via this jack to allow use of a phantom
microphone. Note that the FRONT MIC POWER menu
option must be set to “ON” when using a phantom
microphone.
5. AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)
connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
Audio devices or a microphone may be connected here.
6. LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input
+48 V) selector switch
These options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen
on the MAIN OPERATION page.
Used to select the audio signal input from the 5. AUDIO
IN CH1/CH2 connectors.
LINE:
MIC:
Audio signal line-input from the audio device
is input.
Audio signal from a self-powered (active)
microphone is input. (Power for a phantom
microphone is not supplied to the microphone
from the unit.)
Audio signal from a passive microphone is
input. (Power for a phantom microphone is
supplied to the microphone from the unit.)
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 and 2.
Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For
adjustment, each control must be depressed while
turning.
+48V:
3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
automatic/manual level adjustment selector)
switch
7. Wireless slot
A Unislot wireless receiver (optional) may be attached
here.
Use this switch to select recording level control mode for
audio channels 1 and 2.
8. FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level
adjustment) control
AUTO: Recording level automatically controlled.
MAN:
Recording level manually controlled.
This control adjusts the recording levels for audio
channels 1 and 2.
4. AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
Use this switch to select the signals recorded through
audio channels 1 - 4.
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.
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.
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.
ꢂNote
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.
Parts and their Functions: Audio (input) Function Section
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Audio (output) Function Section
9. AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
14. Speakers
The speakers output EE sound during recording, and
This connector outputs audio signals recorded on
Channels 1/2 or 3/4.
reproduced sound during playback.
Output signals are selected with the 10. 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 selection)
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 synchronized
with this selector switch.
11. MONITOR (audio selection) CH1/3 / ST / CH2/4
selector switch
Use this switch in combination with the MONITOR
SELECT switch to select the audio channels whose
signals are output to the speakers, earphones, or
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
audio channels
1 and 2*
Stereo signals from
audio channels
3 and 4*
ST
CH2/4
Audio channel 2
Audio channel 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)
control
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 minimized, no alarm is audible.
Parts and their Functions: Audio (output) Function Section
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Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions
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1. CC/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls
3. SHUTTER switch
These are used to select the filter in accordance with the
subject’s brightness and color temperature.
OFF:
ON:
SEL:
Electronic shutter disabled.
Electronic shutter enabled.
Used to change the speed of the electronic
shutter.
CC FILTER knob (outside, large diameter)
A: 3200 K
C: 5600 K
B: 4300 K
D: 1/2 ND
ND FILTER knob (inside, small diameter)
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 56).
1: CLEAR (transparent)
3: 1/16 ND
2: 1/4 ND
4: 1/64 ND
When D (1/2 ND) is selected on CC FILTER, it is
possible to select any of 1/2 ND to 1/128 ND in
combination with ND FILTER.
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.
Shooting conditions
CC FILTER
A (3200 K)
ND FILTER
1 (CLEAR)
Sunrise, sunset, inside a
studio
Note that when the WHITE BAL switch is
positioned at [PRST] this function does not
work.
Outdoors under a clear
sky
B (4300 K) or
C (5600 K)
2 (1/4 ND) or
3 (1/16 ND)
Outdoors under cloudy or
rainy skies
1 (CLEAR) or
2 (1/4 ND)
C (5600 K)
ABB:
Black balance is automatically adjusted.
Snowscapes, high
mountains, seashores or B (4300 K) or
other perfectly clear
scenery
3 (1/16 ND) or
4 (1/64 ND)
To stop automatic adjustment of the white or black
balance in progress, set the switch to either ([AWB] or
[ABB]).
If automatic adjustment is canceled, the value in effect
before automatic adjustment will be used.
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.
For more information, see [Assigning Functions to User
Buttons] (page 59).
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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.
The values for [L], [M], and [H] can be preset using
menu options.
These are factory-set to “0 dB” for [L], “3 dB” for [M], and
“6 dB” for [H].
Each press of this button changes the screen type in the
viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED,
FUNCTION, AUDIO, CAC, USER SW.
This does not affect the signal output from the camera.
Display will disappear in about 5 seconds.
It will continue to display while pressing this button with
selected screen displayed.
6. OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch
Used to select the video signals sent from the camera
unit to the memory, viewfinder and video monitor.
9. MARKER SELECT button
This button selects the marker information indicated on
information indications, which can be selected using a
menu option. Pressing this button once switches the
indicated marker information from A (Marker A) to B
marker). When the power is turned on, the last selected
indication before power-down appears.
For more information, see [Marker Check Screen
Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)]
(page 87).
Also, with appropriate menu settings, the MARKER
SELECT button can be used as a USER 3 button. For
more information on user buttons, refer to [Assigning
Functions to User Buttons] (page 59).
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
AUTO KNEE function.
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 3 types of color bar
signal. For more information, see [SW MODE]
(page 193).
10. SYNCHRO SCAN adjustment buttons
These buttons are enabled when the 3. SHUTTER
switch is positioned at [ON] and synchro scan is
selected.
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.
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.
This button can be used for changing the frame rate
during the VFR.
ꢁ The subject is a high-contrast scene.
11. REC START button
7. WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector)
switch
Pressing this button starts recording, pressing again
stops recording.
This button has the same function as the VTR button at
the lens.
PRST: Use this when you have no time to adjust the
white balance.
12. SHOT MARKER/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.
For more information on shot marks, see [Shot Mark
Function] (page 48).
The value for the white balance is factory-set
to 3200 K.
It can be changed to any color temperature
using a menu option. For more information,
see [Setting Color Temperature Manually]
(page 54).
This button cancels the revised set value when the
menu is displayed.
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 52).
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13. TEXT MEMO button
16. MON OUT CHARACTER switch
Records a text memo if pressed during recording or
playback or when playback is paused.
This switch controls the superimposition of characters
onto the video output from the MON OUT connector.
Also, with appropriate menu settings, the TEXT MEMO
button can be used as a USER 4 button. For more
information on user buttons, refer to [Assigning
Functions to User Buttons] (page 59)
ON:
OFF:
Characters are superimposed.
Characters are not superimposed.
For types of characters, see [Settings of signals output
from MON OUT connector] (page 90).
14. SAVE ON/OFF switch
Used to select the power supply method for each output
section.
17. HD SDI A connector
This connector is for outputting video. A video signal
based on the setting of the 15. HD SDI A · B switch is
output. LinK A signal is output while in Dual Link output.
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.
ꢂNote
Camera image is output from the HD SDI A connector
even during playback while in Dual Link (RGB 4:4:4)
output.
OFF:
Power saving is canceled.
ꢂNote
The ON/OFF switch does not function during recording.
The ON/OFF status changes after recording is
completed.
18. MON OUT (monitor output) connector
for the monitor. The output signal can be switched
between a down-converted (analog composite) signal
and an HD SDI signal. This connector outputs video
based on the setting of the 19. MON OUT SEL (output
signal selection) switch. Through an internal menu
option, the characters can be superimposed
15. HD SDI A · B (output signal selector) switch
Changes the mode of the signals output through the HD
SDI A · B connector.
MEM:
Video from the camera is output during
recording and when recording is paused.
independently of the HD SDI A · B connector. For more
information, refer to [Settings of signals output from
MON OUT connector] (page 90).
CAM:
OFF:
Video is not output, and the unit operates in
power-saving mode.
Note that the audio output is synchronized with the
video.
For types of video outputs, refer to [Settings of signals
output from HD SDI A · B connector] (page 89) and
[Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector]
(page 90).
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19. MON OUT SEL (output signal selection) switch
Used to switch the signals output from the MON OUT
connector.
24. P2 card access LED
This LED indicates the recording and playback status of
each card.
MEM:
Video from the camera is output during
recording or when recording is paused or
25. Slide lock button
Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards.
While depressing this button, slide the door to the left.
CAM:
OFF:
Video is not output, and the unit operates in
power-saving mode.
26. USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE)
27. USB 2.0 connector (HOST)
A USB 2.0 cable is connected here.
Note that the audio output is synchronized with the
video.
For types of video outputs, see [Settings of signals
output from HD SDI A · B connector] (page 89) or
[Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector]
(page 90).
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
limited.
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 147).
ꢂNotes
ꢁ During recording, this switch does not switch output
signals before stopping the recording operation.
ꢁ Only a brightness signal is output in 1080/24PsF
when MONITOR OUT is set to “VBS”. MONITOR
OUT can be selected from the screen <OUTPUT
SEL> in the SYSTEM SETTING page.
28. 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 unit cannot be
externally locked.
20. REW (rewind) button and lamp
During stop, this button performs a fast-reverse
playback with the lamp lights on.
ꢂNote
During playback, it performs an approximately 4ꢃ fast-
reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps lights
on.
If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the
start of the clip being played back is located in pause
mode.
When HD Y signal is input and the menu option RET
SW is set to “CAM RET”, 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.
29. HD SDI B connector
21. STOP button
This connector is for outputting video. A video signal
based on the setting of the 15. HD SDI A · B switch is
output. LinK B signal is output while in Dual Link output.
This button stops playback.
22. FF (fast forward) button and lamp
During stop, this button is used to perform fast playback
with the lamp lights on.
ꢂNote
Camera image is output from the HD SDI B connector
even during playback while in Dual Link (RGB 4:4:4)
output.
During playback, it performs an approximately 4ꢃ fast
playback with the PLAY and FF lamps lights on.
If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the
start of the next clip is located in pause mode.
30. REMOTE (remote control) connector
The remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional) is
connected here.
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.
31. Option slot
Attach the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, optional).
For information about the installation and proxy
recording, see the AJ-YAX800G instruction manual.
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32. SD memory card insertion slot
An SD memory card (optional) 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).
<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
recording may no longer be possible if you do use
them.)
If you intend to use miniSD cards in unit, 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
unit.
Any SD memory card and SDHC memory card with the
following capacities can be used with the unit.
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,
SD memory card
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB,
2 GB
SDHC memory card
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
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 an SDHC memory card.
For the latest information not available in the operating
instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following
Web site.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ The SD card logo is a registered trademark.
ꢁ MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of
Infineon Technologies AG.
33. Busy (operation mode display) lamp
This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory
card.
It stays illuminated when the card is active.
ꢂNote
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. SELECT (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 166).
3. SD memory card insertion slot
An SD memory card (optional) 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.
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ꢂNote
While the lamp is on, do not insert or remove the card.
5. SHOT MARKER/MENU CANCEL button
Undoes any changes to the menu option settings if
pressed during the changes.
Parts and their Functions: Menu Operation Section
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Time Code Section
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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.
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.
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:
User bits, DATE, TIME or Time zone
indicated.
TC:
CTL:
Time code indicated.
CTL indicated.
3. TC OUT connector (BNC)
When you inter-lock the time code of unit 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.
ꢂNote
F-RUN: Select this position to continuously advance
the time code independently of the P2 card
recording status.
The time code must be input in the same format as the
system mode of the unit.
Use this mode to synchronize 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
Pressing this button freezes the time data indication on
the counter. Note that time code generation continues.
Pressing the button again reactivates the counter.
This function is used to ascertain the time code or CTL
count of a particular recorded scene.
SET:
R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time code
only during recording.
For spliced scenes recorded on P2 cards, the
sequence of time codes is unbroken.
5. RESET button
This button resets the time data (CTL) on the counter to
“00:00:00:00”.
ꢂNote
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.
When VFR is used during native recording, VFR is
carried out with fixed R-RUN even when F-RUN has
been set.
8. Cursor and SET buttons
Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits.
The 4 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 63).
Parts and their Functions: Time Code Section
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Warning and Status Display Functions
7. Display window
This window displays warnings, battery-remaining level,
sound volume, time data, and other information.
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ꢂNote
When the battery is installed, the unit 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.
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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.
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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:
OFF:
Back and rear tally lamps enabled.
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 unit is in USB mode.
5. ACCESS lamp
Blinks when the unit 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 Functions: Warning and Status Display Functions
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Display Window Functions
P2 card/battery-remaining level and audio level
indications
OVER
OVER
SLAVE HOLD HD GPS
CTL VTCG TIMEDATE P-iREC
NDF
g
0
f
10
20
30
OVER
OVER
SLAVE HOLD HD GPS
CTL VTCG TIMEDATE P-iREC
NDF
0
h
Y
minM
s
D
frm
E
E
F
F
MEDIA
10
20
30
BATT
40
OO
c
h
Y
minM
s
D
frm
-dB
LOOP
OP-SLOT
13
24
a
b
E
E
F
F
MEDIA
f. Mode indication
BATT
40
HD:
GPS:
Stays illuminated when the unit is in HD mode.
Stays illuminated when radio waves are not received
during GPS operation.
OO
-dB
LOOP
OP-SLOT
13
24
GPS
:
Stays illuminated when radio waves are received
during GPS operation.
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.
Remains illuminated during INTERVAL REC mode
recording, and blinks during a pause.
Blinks when INTERVAL REC mode is selected.
a. Media-remaining space indication bar
The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card,
using a 7-segment display.
Each segment can represent either 3 or 5 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.
P-REC:
iREC:
i:
b. Battery-remaining level indication bar
g. Time code indication
For a battery with a digital indicator (percentage indication), if the
remaining level of the battery is higher than 70%, all 7 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 7 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.
c. Audio channel level meter
When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 switch is set to
[CH1/2], the meter indicates 1 and 2 as the audio channel
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.
NDF:
Stays illuminated when the time code is in non-drop
frame mode.
Stays illuminated when the time code is in drop frame
mode.
Stays illuminated when the time code is externally
locked.
DF:
SLAVE:
HOLD:
CTL:
Stays illuminated when the time code generator/
reader value is frozen.
Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is
positioned at [CTL] to display the CTL count.
Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is
positioned at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB)
generator value.
Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is
positioned at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB)
reader value.
Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is
positioned at [UB] to display the VIUB generator
value.
Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is
positioned at [UB] to display the VIUB reader value.
Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is
positioned at [UB] to display the real-time hour,
minute and second.
TCG:
TC:
Memory action status indication
VTCG:
OVER
OVER
SLAVE HOLD HD GPS
NDF
VTC:
0
CTL VTCG TIMEDATE P-iREC
10
20
d
e
h
Y
minM
s
D
frm
DATE:
Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is
positioned at [UB] to display the real-time date.
E
E
F
F
MEDIA
No Indication:
The VTCG, TIME, and DATE stay off when the
BATT
40
OO
DISPLAY switch is positioned at [UB] to display real
time, time zone, hour and minute.
-dB
LOOP
OP-SLOT
13
24
Time count indication:
d. Error Code Indication (for more information, see [Warning
System] (page 160))
e. Information indication
The time code, user bits, CTL and real time are
shown.
ꢂNote
LOOP:
Stays illuminated in LOOP REC mode. For
information about the LOOP REC mode, see [Loop
Recording] (page 43).
When the DISPLAY switch is positioned at [UB], each press of the
HOLD button changes the indication through VTCG (VTC) ꢀ DATE
ꢀ TIME ꢀ No Indication (Time Zone) ꢀ TCG (TC), in that order.
OP-SLOT: Remains illuminated when a video encoder card is
operated in the optional slot.
Parts and their Functions: Display Window Functions
27
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 4 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 126).
1
6. EXIT button
Used to return the display to the previous state when the
thumbnail menu or the property screen is displayed.
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. MENU (THUMBNAIL MENU) button
In thumbnail display mode, this button allows you to
manipulate the thumbnail menu (e.g., to delete clips).
Parts and their Functions: LCD Monitor
28
Viewfinder
You can use the following viewfinder (optional) on the unit:
HD Viewfinder: AJ-HVF21G (selectable between 59.94 and 50 Hz)
7. Front tally lamp
13 14 11
7
This lamp is activated when the 3. TALLY switch is
positioned at [HIGH] or [LOW], and stays on during
recording. It also blinks in synchronization 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]).
9
10
12
1
8. Back tally lamp
This lamp stays illuminated during shooting. It also
blinks in synchronization with the REC lamp in the
viewfinder, and provides alerts.
When the lever is positioned at [OFF], the back tally
lamp is hidden.
8
4
5
2
3
6
1. Viewfinder (optional)
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.
9. Eyepiece
ꢂNote
Do not leave the eyepiece aimed at the sun. Doing so
may damage the internal components.
2. ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the
viewfinder.
10. Diopter adjustment ring
Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in
order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image.
The adjustable range of the viewfinder view angle is
shown in the following table.
ON:
Zebra pattern displayed.
OFF:
No zebra pattern displayed.
3. TALLY switch
Product Number
AJ-HVF21G
Adjustable range
–0.9 D to –4.4 D
Used to control the 7. Front tally lamp.
HIGH:
OFF:
Front tally lamp brightly illuminated.
Front tally lamp stays off.
For an eyepiece for presbyopia, consult the dealer.
LOW:
Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.
11. Connecting plug
4. PEAKING control
12. Locking ring
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.
13. Microphone holder
14. Viewfinder stopper
5. CONTRAST control
Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.
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.
Parts and their Functions: Viewfinder
29
16
15
15. Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring
Used to adjust the side-to-side position of the
viewfinder.
16. Viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever
Used to adjust the fore-and-aft position of the
viewfinder.
ꢂNote
For more information, see the instruction manual for the
viewfinder.
If, when fitting a large lens, there is insufficient space
between the top of the lens and the bottom of the viewfinder,
the positions of the slide rails can be shifted upwards slightly
by repositioning the screws.
a
b
a. Conventional screw positions
b. Reposition and fix 3 screws here to raise the slide rail by
approximately 8 mm.
Parts and their Functions: Viewfinder
30
Recording and Playback
P2 Cards
3
Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the eject
button pops up.
Inserting P2 Cards
ꢂNote
When using the unit for the first time, be sure to set the time
data beforehand. On how the time data is set, see [Setting
Time Data] (page 63).
d
e
1
Turn on the POWER switch.
d. Eject button
e. The card must be inserted with the logo right way up.
4
Tilt up the popped-up eject button.
a
a. POWER: [ON]
f
2
While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the
slide-out door to the left.
The door opens.
b
f. P2 card access LED
5
6
The P2 card access LED indicates the status of P2 card
in the slot.
For how the P2 card status is indicated, see [P2 card
access LED and status of P2 cards] (page 32).
c
Close the slide-out door.
b. Slide lock button
c. Slide-out door
ꢂNote
Do not leave the slide-out door open when moving unit.
Recording and Playback: P2 Cards
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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 on 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.
ꢂNote
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.
a
Protect
a. Write-protect switch
1
2
Tilt down the eject button.
Depress the tilted-down eject button to release the P2
card.
P2 card access LED and status of P2 cards
P2 card access
LED
MODE CHECK
indication*
Status of P2 Card
ꢂNotes
Stays on in
green
ACTIVE
Writing and reading
enabled.
ꢁ 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. When the unit is set to keep the P2
card access LEDs turned off, stop the recording/playback
and ensure that the PRE RECORDING is complete before
removing the P2 card.
Stays on in
orange
ACTIVE
Writing and reading
enabled. The card is the
current target card for
recording (including LOOP
REC).
displays “TURN POWER OFF” and unit gives a warning
using an alarm and the WARNING lamp. In addition, all P2
card access LEDs blink rapidly in orange. If this is the
case, turn the power off. For more information on warning
indications, see [Warning System] (page 160).
ꢁ 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 135).
ꢁ 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 unit to reformat the card.
ꢁ If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being
played back, the inserted P2 card is not recognized and
the P2 card access LED for that card does not come on.
Card recognition starts when the playback ends.
ꢁ Even if a P2 card is inserted in a vacant slot while
recording, the media may not be recognized during the
following times:
Blinks in orange ACCESSING
Writing or reading being
performed.
Blinks rapidly in INFO READING
orange
Recognizing the P2 card.
Blinks slowly in
green
FULL
The P2 card has no free
space. Only reading is
enabled.
PROTECTED
The write-protect switch on
the P2 card is positioned at
[Protect]. Only reading is
enabled.
Stays off
NOT
The card is not supported
by your unit. Replace the
card.
SUPPORTED
FORMAT
ERROR
The P2 card is not properly
formatted. Reformat the
card.
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 77).
– Immediately after pre-recording
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.
– 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)
Recording and Playback: P2 Cards
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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.
ꢁ Since data recorded in the DVCPRO P2 format or AVC-
Intra are in a file format, they have excellent compatibility
Device:\
All these folders are required.
CONTENTS
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.
AUDIO
* This is the file in which the
information on the final clip
that was recorded with the P2
device is written.
CLIP
ICON
PROXY
VIDEO
VOICE
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.
LASTCLIP.TXT*
ꢁ 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/
ꢁ 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– Do not delete data from the P2 card.
– When formatting a P2 card, be sure to use a P2 device or the P2 Viewer.
ꢁ Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.
ꢁ Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the USA and other countries.
Recording and Playback: How to handle data recorded on P2 cards
33
Basic Procedures
This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and
recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your
system to ensure that it works properly.
ꢂNote
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.
* For directions on inspecting your unit, see [Inspections Before
Shooting] (page 153).
Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion
Switch Setting
1
2
Insert a charged battery pack.
When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches
as detailed below, before starting to use your unit.
Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more than
5 segments of the battery-remaining amount indication
bar are illuminated.
Setting the switches before shooting and recording
ꢁ If the number of illuminated segments is fewer than 5,
first check the battery setting. If setting is not the
problem, replace the battery with a fully charged one.
a
b
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.
e
d
Example:
If all 5 slots contain P2 cards, the cards are used in
order of slot numbers 1ꢀ2ꢀ3ꢀ4ꢀ5. However, if the P2
card in slot 1 is removed and then re-inserted, the cards
will be used in the following order: 2ꢀ3ꢀ4ꢀ5ꢀ1.
c
a. USER MAIN: This switch is factory-set to switch the VFR
function on/off.
b. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2:
[AUTO]
c. GAIN:
Normally, this should be set to “0 dB”. If
conditions are too dark, an appropriate gain level
should be set.
2
d. OUTPUT:
e. TCG:
[CAM/AUTO KNEE ON] or [OFF]
[F-RUN] or [R-RUN]
ꢂNotes
2
button or other user button, the button can be used to
select a P2 card recording target from among multiple
inserted P2 cards.
1
When a new target P2 card is selected, the appropriate
slot number appears on the P2 card remaining amount
indicator in the viewfinder.
3
For more information about the indications in the
viewfinder, see [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout]
(page 77).
5
4
3
2
1
ꢁ 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.
Note that the number of the P2 card to which recording is in
progress will be retained even when the power is turned off.
When the power is next turned on, the last card written
before powering-down will be the target card.
Recording and Playback: Basic Procedures
34
White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion
For shooting, follow the steps below.
White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion
1
2
Select a filter according to light conditions.
When the white balance is saved:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].
When the white or black balance is not saved and
you have no time to adjust the white balance:
Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].
This adjusts the white balance against the filter
according to the position of the FILTER control.
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.
3
1 4 5, 6 2
2
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 52) and [Adjusting the Black
Balance] (page 55).
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 56).
5
6
Press either the REC START button 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 button
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.
Recording and Playback: Basic Procedures
35
Normal Recording
REC START button 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
ꢂNotes
between the native recording method with the frame rate
unchanged and the normal recording method pulling the
frame rate down to 59.94 or 50 frames.
ꢁ The recording will start from the top frame of a 5-frame
cycle for 24P/24PA recording, a 4-frame cycle for 24P
native recording or a 2-frame cycle for 25P native
recording, respectively. Therefore, the time code may be
discontinued when recording clips continuously in another
mode in which the recording cycle is different.
ꢁ 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 unit. In this case, recording cannot be
stopped until the P2 card is recognized. 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” is displayed on the viewfinder.
Press the MODE CHECK button to check P2 card status
(displayed in viewfinder).
Normal recording (Pull-down recording)
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 (referred to
as 60i). Images at 25P are recorded as 50i with 2:2 pulled
down. 1080i supports 24PA (2:3:3:2 Advanced Pull down) as
well.
AVC-Intra does not support pull-down recording.
Example of 24P Over 60i
Camera recording
A
B
C
D
2:3 pull down =
recording
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De
Native recording
This recording method extracts and records effective frames
at the frame rates of the AVC-Intra recording in 1080i.
Even in native recording, the rate for outputting camera
images and playback images is 59.94 or 50 frames that are
pulled down.
Example of 1080/24PN (Native)
a
b
Camera recording
2:3 pull down
Recording
A
B
C
D
a. REC START button
b. MODE CHECK button
Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De
A
B
C
D
Recording and Playback: Normal Recording
36
PRE RECORDING function
The internal memory of your unit is capable of storing
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, USER2 SW,
MARKER SEL, or TEXT MEMO SW.
These options can be found in the <USER SW> screen on
the CAM OPERATION page.
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 button
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 following is the option for PRE REC TIME.
1-8SEC (for AVC-Intra100/50 or DVCPRO HD)
Specify the duration for which data may be recorded before
either the REC START button or VTR button at the lens is
pressed.
Recording starts
Recording pauses
Real-time video/
sound
A
B
C
Specified PRE REC duration
Content on P2 card
Previous clip
A
B
New clip
ꢂNotes
ꢁ “P-REC” indication when the PRE REC MODE 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
[28. INTERVAL REC/PRE RECORDING indication/SD
memory card remaining free space] (page 83) in
[Viewfinder Status Indication Layout].
ꢁ 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
button or VTR button at the lens is pressed to start
recording.
ꢁ A P2 card that has been just inserted takes some time to
recognize. In this situation, video or sound may not be
recorded for the duration specified, even if either the REC
START button or VTR button at the lens is pressed to start
a recording.
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ When recording starts, the time code (TCG) display may
not update until the unit recognizes the P2 card.
ꢁ During native VFR recording and INTERVAL REC
operation, the PRE RECORDING is not available.
Recording and Playback: PRE RECORDING function
37
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function
This unit can shoot at a lower frame rate (undercrank) or
For native VFR recording (1080/59.94i (50i))
higher frame rate (overcrank).
1
Open the <SYSTEM MODE> screen from the SYSTEM
SETTING page using the menu.
Set SYSTEM MODE to “1080-59.94i (50i)”, REC
FORMAT to “AVC-I 100 (50)/24PN (25P)” or “AVC-I 100
(50)/30PN”, and VFR to “ON”.
Set FRAME RATE suitable for desired way of shooting.
It is possible to select from 1 to 30 (25) frames as a
frame rate.
For native VFR recording
(1080/23.98PsF (24PsF))
1
2
Open the <SYSTEM MODE> screen from the SYSTEM
SETTING page using the menu.
Set SYSTEM MODE to “1080-23.98PsF (24PsF)”, REC
FORMAT to “AVC-I 100 (50)/24PN”, and VFR to “ON”.
Set FRAME RATE suitable for desired way of shooting.
It is possible to select a frame rate of 1 to 24 if
“24FRAME” is selected for the 24P VFR RANGE, and 1
to 30 if “30FRAME” is selected.
2
Press the REC START button to begin recording in the
VFR mode.
ꢂNote
Press the REC START button to begin recording in the
VFR mode.
Recording of audio is only possible when the frame rate
is set to the same frame rate as set in the REC
FORMAT (24PN: 24 frames, 30PN: 30 frames, and 25P:
25 frames).
ꢂNotes
ꢁ When you set the 24P VFR RANGE to “30FRAME”
and FRAME RATE to “25-30FRAME”, output image
becomes unnatural because the 24PsF sequence
cannot be maintained correctly for the HD SDI A · B
image signal.
When it is set to other frame rates, audio meter in the
display window or viewfinder of the unit will move, but it
will not be recorded to the P2 card since embedded
audio is superimposed on the HD SDI signal.
ꢁ Recording of audio is only possible when the frame
rate is set to 24 frames.
During recording native VFR - general notes
ꢁ It is not possible to switch between P2 cards.
ꢁ During recording, it is not possible to switch VFR “ON”/
“OFF”.
ꢁ The time code is fixed by the Rec run.
ꢁ It is possible to combine standard VFR recording with PRE
RECORDING, LOOP REC, INTERVAL REC or proxy
recording.
ꢁ Thumbnail screens may be produced one frame later than
in the video recorded to the P2 card. It should be noted
that this does not indicate a fault.
ꢁ Since the embedded audio is superimposed into the HD
SDI signal, even if the VFR is set to “ON” in the VFR, it
may not be recorded onto the P2 card depending on other
menu setting, even if the audio level meter in the display
window or viewfinder of the unit is showing a move.
ꢁ It takes about 10 seconds to be able to record VFR after
turning the power ON.
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To change the frame rate while recording in VFR
It is possible to change the frame rate while recording in
VFR.
1
Open the <OPTION MENU> screen from the OPTION
page. OPTION page can be opened by pressing the
MENU button while pressing the LIGHT button.
Set the RATE SET AT REC to “ON”.
Close the menu screen by pressing the MENU button.
2
Frame rate can be changed to match the intention of the
recording by pressing the SYNCHRO SCAN adjustment
switch (+/–) while the frame number display (number in
white) in the VF screen is flashing by pressing the JOG
dial button. It is also possible to instantly switch to any
frame rate by using the FRAME RATE function of the
USER switch.
ꢂNote
Recording of audio to the P2 card will not be possible
when the RATE SET AT REC is set to “ON”.
Delay of audio is almost matched to the delay of the
image when the frame rate is changed. Audio that is
superimposed on the HD SDI signal will be muted when
the delay for the audio is changed.
ꢂNote
When SYSTEM MODE is set to “1080-59.94i”, setting REC
FORMAT to “AVC-I 100/30PN” or “AVC-I 50/30PN” results in
operation at AVC-I 100/29.97PN or AVC-I 50/29.97PN
respectively. Setting REC FORMAT to “AVC-I 50/24PN”
results in operation at AVC-I 50/23.98PN.
Similarly, when SYSTEM MODE is set to “1080-24PsF”,
setting REC FORMAT to “AVC-I 100/24PN” or “AVC-I 50/
24PN” results in operation at AVC-I 100/24PN or AVC-I 50/
24PN respectively.
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Flow Effect Shooting
This way of shooting provides a flow effect and may, for
instance, be used to shoot a subject on a far side of a road
with a stream of fast-moving cars as the flow, in such a way
that the stationary subject comes into focus though the cars.
2
Press the REC START button to begin recording in the
VFR mode.
During Flow Effect Shooting - general notes
1
Open the <SYSTEM MODE> screen from the SYSTEM
SETTING page using the menu.
Set SYSTEM MODE to “1080-59.94i (50i)”, REC
FORMAT to “AVC-I 100 (50)/60i (50i)” or “DVCPROHD/
60i (50i)”, and VFR to “ON”
Set FRAME RATE suitable for desired way of shooting.
It is possible to select frame rate of 1 to 30 frames if
“1080-59.94i” is selected for the SYSTEM MODE, and 1
to 25 frames if “1080-50i” is selected.
ꢁ All the image signal and HD SDI output signal recorded
onto the P2 card will be either 59.94i or 50i, and all frames
will be valid.
ꢁ Audio recording will be recorded onto P2 card at all frame
rates.
ꢁ Fixed shutter and synchro scan are valid.
ꢁ It is not possible to switch between P2 cards.
ꢁ During recording, it is not possible to switch VFR “ON”/
“OFF”.
Standard settings for flow effect shooting
SYSTEM MODE setting
System frequency
SYSTEM MODE
Recording Frame Rate
Other settings
59.94 Hz
1080-59.94i
REC FORMAT
AVC-I 100/60i
(AVC-I 50/60i)
(DVCPROHD/60i)
1 - 23 frames
VFR
ON
FRAME RATE
REC FORMAT
Set to 23FRAME or lower
50 Hz
1080-50i
AVC-I 100/50i
(AVC-I 50/50i)
(DVCPROHD/50i)
1 - 24 frames
VFR
ON
FRAME RATE
Set to 24FRAME or lower
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Standard Speed Shooting for Film Production
When producing for the cinema screen, a frame rate of 24 fps (24 frames per sec) matching the rate at which films are played
back is normal (1ꢃ speed). When settings below are used, the recorded material will play back as a film. Images like a film
can be obtained by FILMLIKE1-3 and FILM-REC gamma. For more information about the FILMLIKE1-3 and FILM-REC, see
page 184.
Standard Settings for Film Production
SYSTEM MODE setting
Recording Frame Rate
SYSTEM MODE
Other settings
1080-24PsF
REC FORMAT
AVC-I 100/24PN
(AVC-I 50/24PN)
24P
24 frames
CAMERA MODE
Standard Speed shooting for Commercial and TV production
When producing commercials and TV shows for HDTV/SDTV broadcasts, a frame rate of 30 fps (30 frames per second) (or
25 fps (25 frames per second) at 50 Hz), is the norm (1ꢃ speed). When the settings below are used, the recorded material
will play back as a television broadcast. Commercials and music clips can be recorded with film-like image quality, and a
frame rate suitable for television broadcasting.
Standard settings for commercials and TV shows
SYSTEM MODE setting
System frequency
Recording Frame Rate
SYSTEM MODE
Other settings
AVC-I 100/30PN
59.94 Hz
1080-59.94i
REC FORMAT
(AVC-I 50/30PN)
(AVC-I 100/60i)
(AVC-I 50/60i)
29.97 frames
(DVCPROHD/60i)
CAMERA MODE
REC FORMAT
30P
50 Hz
1080-50i
AVC-I 100/25PN
(AVC-I 50/25PN)
(AVC-I 100/50i)
(AVC-I 50/50i)
25 frames
(DVCPROHD/50i)
CAMERA MODE
25P
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Undercrank Shooting
This way of shooting provides the quick motion effects used, for instance to realize speeding clouds, a person standing
stationary in the blur of a moving crowd, and kung-fu moves. For example, when the scenes have been shot using the 24P
recording format for specifying playback frames, the speed of the quick motion effects can be doubled by setting the VFR
recording frame rate to 12 fps.
Standard settings for undercrank shooting
SYSTEM MODE setting
System frequency
Recording Frame Rate
SYSTEM MODE
Other settings
59.94 Hz
1080-59.94i
REC FORMAT
AVC-I 100/24PN
(AVC-I 50/24PN)
1 - 23 frames
VFR
ON
FRAME RATE
REC FORMAT
Set to 23FRAME or lower
50 Hz
60 Hz
1080-50i
AVC-I 100/25PN
(AVC-I 50/25PN)
1 - 24 frames
1 - 23 frames
VFR
ON
FRAME RATE
REC FORMAT
Set to 24FRAME or lower
1080-24PsF
AVC-I 100/24PN
(AVC-I 50/24PN)
VFR
ON
FRAME RATE
Set to 23FRAME or lower
Overcrank shooting
This way of shooting provides slow motion effects used in car chases, action scenes, climactic scenes and other dramatic
moments. For example, if the image is taken with REC FORMAT 24P specifying the playback frame, you can get a slow
motion effect of x1.25 by setting the recording frame rate to 30fps.
Standard settings for overcrank shooting
SYSTEM MODE setting
System frequency
Recording Frame Rate
SYSTEM MODE
Other settings
59.94 Hz
1080-59.94i
REC FORMAT
AVC-I 100/24PN
(AVC-I 50/24PN)
25 - 30 frames*
VFR
ON
FRAME RATE
REC FORMAT
Set to 24FRAME or higher
60 Hz
1080-24PsF
AVC-I 100/24PN
(AVC-I 50/24PN)
25 - 30 frames*
VFR
ON
FRAME RATE
Set to 25FRAME or higher
* It is necessary to set the 24P VFR RANGE to “30FRAME”. Images of up to 30 frames will be recorded onto the P2 card at this time, but the
HD SDI output sequence will not be output properly.
24P VFR RANGE is selected in the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.
ꢁ Slow motion effect is not achieved when the SYSTEM MODE is set to “1080-50i” and the REC FORMAT is set to “AVC-I
ꢄꢄꢄ/25PN”.
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Loop Recording
When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this function
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.
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.
Card1
Card2
Card3
Before loop recording starts
Content
recorded
No content
Recording starts
Recording Cycle 1
B
B
C
C
A
Recording Cycle 2
D
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 recorded on C up to nearly full, and
then new data are recorded (D).
ꢂNotes
ꢁ When the loop recording capability is used, each P2 card
must have at least 1 minute of free space.
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ 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 1 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.
ꢁ When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to “ON”,
the space remaining on the P2 card is displayed as an
estimated recording time for the current recording format.
When LOOP REC is stopped immediately after deleting
an old recording, the actual time remaining may be shorter
than the displayed time.
ꢁ When you set LOOP REC MODE to “ON”, VFR is set to
“OFF”.
ꢁ During native VFR recording and use of the INTERVAL
REC function, the LOOP REC function is not available.
Terminating the Loop Recording Mode
You can terminate the loop recording mode by either:
ꢁ Turning off the POWER switch of unit; or
ꢁ Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”.
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Interval Recording
It is possible to record in intervals of one frame as the
ꢂNotes
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.
ꢁ When you set INTERVAL REC to “ON” or “ONE SHOT”,
VFR is set to “OFF”.
(When an item including any of the 24PN, 25PN or 30PN
modes is selected using the REC FORMAT menu option.)
ꢁ The shortest recording time, stand-by time, and the set
value of the cut-off unit frame number* may vary with the
recording method as follows.
The following are the options for INTERVAL REC MODE:
OFF:
ON:
No interval recording performed.
Interval recording performed.
Unit frame
Recording method
number
ONE SHOT:
Performs “one-shot” recording for the duration
1080i
60i, 50i
30P, 25P (Pull down)
30PN, 25PN (Native)
1 frame
specified under the REC TIME option by
pressing either the REC START button or
VTR button at the lens.
24P, 24PA (Pull down)
24PN (Native)
5 frames
4 frames
Shooting procedures when INTERVAL REC is ON
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.
1
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 REC START button or VTR button at the
lens.
iREC start
t1
Time Axis
REC TIME
t1
t1
2
t1
t1
(Recording time=t1)
Real-time video
Sound
1
3
N-1
N
PAUSE TIME
(Pausing time=t2)
t2
t2
t2
TAKE TOTAL TIME
(Time necessary for shooting)
Content on P2 card
One clip
1
2
3
N-1
N
TOTAL REC TIME
(Recording time on P2 card)
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For continuous recording
To stop the Interval recording mode
Press either the REC START button or VTR button at the
lens, again. Interval recording resumes.
ꢁ Setting 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 recording
If INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to “ON”, the interval
recording mode will not change even if the POWER switch is
turned off.
Press the STOP button. Recording stops. Then, the camera
accesses the P2 card to record the video stored in memory
interval recording to the moment of pressing the STOP
button is generated as one clip.
Shooting procedures for the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC
After setting the INTERVAL REC mode, follow these steps:
3
Performs recording for the duration specified under the
1
Following basic operations of shooting and recording
according to [Basic Procedures], lock the camera
securely.
REC TIME option by pressing either the REC START
button or VTR button at the lens, and returns to ONE
SHOT pause mode.
2
Press either the REC START button or VTR button at
the lens.
The unit automatically goes into ONE SHOT pause
mode after the specified REC TIME.
4
Press the STOP button.
The video and sound stored in memory are generated
as one clip.
Time Axis
iREC
start
STOP button
iREC start
Real-time video/
A
B
sound
REC TIME
(Recording time=t)
t
t
Content on P2 card
Previous clip
A
B
One clip
To check the previous recording during a pause
To stop the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC
Press the RET button at the lens to put the unit into REC
REVIEW mode. ONE SHOT operation continues after the
REC REVIEW.
ꢁ 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 divide clips or to change the P2 card used for
recording
If INTERVAL REC HOLD is set to “ON”, the interval
recording mode will not change even if the POWER switch is
turned off.
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.
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ꢁ Time code indication
When recording starts, the time code (TCG) display may
not update until the unit recognizes the P2 card.
During INTERVAL REC mode general notes
ꢁ 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.
During INTERVAL REC mode operation, the P2 card
access LED for the target 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 of the
recording (up to a maximum of about 10 seconds if the P2
card is removed while recording onto multiple P2 cards)
may be lost. For more information on how to fix clips, see
[Restoring Clips] (page 135).
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ If the POWER switch is turned [OFF] during recording
If the unit is turned off during interval recording, the video
stored in memory is recorded onto the P2 card, and then
the unit automatically turns off.
ꢁ Thumbnail operation and menu operation
Thumbnail operation does not work during the INTERVAL
REC mode operation. Press the STOP button before
operating thumbnails.
ꢁ To start emergency recording during a pause
If the REC START button is assigned to one of the USER
MAIN, USER 1, USER 2, MARKER SELECT and TEXT
MEMO button in advance, emergency recording can be
started during a pause by holding down the relevant
button. Pause time measurement continues after such
emergency recording. However, these buttons will not
operate even if pressed when REC FORMAT is set to
“24P”, “24PA”, or “24PN”.
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.
– The respective settings of SYSTEM MODE, REC
FORMAT, CAMERA MODE, PC MODE and VFR
cannot be changed.
– The respective settings for SD CARD READ/WRITE,
LENS FILE CARD R/W, READ USER DATA, and READ
FACTORY DATA cannot be executed.
ꢂNote
However, this function does not work in native recording with
VFR operation.
Recording Review Function
When recording is paused, pressing the RET button
automatically locates the last 2 seconds of video just
recorded, and the viewfinder provides video playback. Thus,
it is possible to check whether the recording has been
performed correctly.
After playback, the unit 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, USER2 SW, MARKER SEL or
TEXT MEMO 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 unit enters the stopped
state.
Recording pauses
Recording starts
2-10 Seconds
Recorded clip
The RET button puts the unit into REC
REVIEW mode.
The PLAY/PAUSE button plays back the
clip from the beginning.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ Set the menu option RET SW (found in the <SW MODE>
screen on the CAM OPERATION page) to “R.REVIEW”.
ꢁ When the HD SDI A · B switch on the side panel is
positioned at [MEM], the video for REC REVIEW is output
from the video output connectors (HD SDI A · B 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.
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Normal and Variable Speed Playback
The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback
ꢂNotes
through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD
monitor. A color video monitor connected to the HD SDI A ·
B or MON OUT connector of unit also provides color
playback.
The HD SDI A · B connector outputs an SDI playback (to
view the playback, the HD SDI A · B switch on the side panel
must be positioned to [MEM]).
ꢁ When a clip with a different SYSTEM MODE cannot be
played back, change the SYSTEM MODE setting of this
unit to match the format of the clip. For more details about
the SYSTEM MODE, refer to [Recording formats and
output connector signal formats] (page 50).
ꢁ 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 unit to read clip information. If this
is the case, the viewfinder displays “UPDATING”. Also, it
will display “CANNOT PLAY” when the PLAY/PAUSE
button is pressed while the P2 card is being recognized.
ꢁ 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
recognized after playback ends.
Variable speed playback
The FF and REW buttons provide 32ꢃ and 4ꢃ 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.
When playback is paused, the REW button locates the
beginning of the current clip while maintaining the pause
mode.
ꢁ 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.
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 132).
ꢂNotes
ꢁ One clip can have up to 100 text memos.
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ Text memos cannot be recorded when the color bar is
output or the unit is in LOOP REC mode and INTERVAL
REC mode.
a
a. TEXT MEMO button
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Shot Mark Function
A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to distinguish
Shot marks may also be added or erased using clip
(page 132).
that clip from others. It is also possible to select only those
clips which include shot marks, and display and playback the
selected clips on the LCD monitor.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ During color bar output, LOOP REC recording, and in
INTERVAL REC mode, it is not possible to add/delete shot
marks.
ꢁ It is impossible to add shot marks to incomplete clips (refer
page 128).
ꢁ For clips recorded on plural P2 cards or clips split on a P2
card (refer to Notes on page 11), a shot mark is added to
the top clip only.
Adding Shot Marks
To add a shot mark during recording, press the SHOT
MARKER 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.
When the SHOT MARKER button is pressed during a
recording pause, a shot mark is attached to the clip recorded
immediately before. The shot mark can be deleted with
another press.
a
a. SHOT MARKER button
Recording Setting and Operation Mode
The unit’s recording mode works according to the priorities outlined in the following table, relative to the setting of the menus
and switches.
Menus related to system/recording
Buttons
Proxy
recording
(optional)
Functional
operation mode
INTERVAL
LOOP REC
MODE
PRE REC
MODE
Recording a
PC MODE
VFR
Shot mark
REC MODE
text memo
USB device
USB host
USB DEV.
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
USB HOST Disabled
Enabled
ON or
ONE SHOT
1
1
INTERVAL REC
LOOP REC
Disabled
ON
Disabled
Enabled*
Enabled*
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
1s - 8s
OFF
OFF
2
Enabled*
1s - 8s
3
3
2
Normal recording
OFF
Enabled*
Enabled*
Enabled*
*1 Disabled for native recording
*2 Disabled for native VFR recording
*3 Disabled for color bars
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Adjustments and Settings for Recording
Multi Format
Video system and Recording format
For the unit to obtain image signals for each HD format, CCD is switching between interlaced scan and progressive scan
(reading all pixels).
With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the
SYSTEM SETTING page, you can select an video system from among 13 types.
Selecting a recording signal and method
SYSTEM MODE menu option
VFR menu option
Allows you to select a combination of system frequency
You can select whether to perform VFR recording.
(59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, 23.98 Hz and 24 Hz) and signaling
ON
Enables variable frame rate shooting at the
frame rate set in FRAME RATE.
The frame rate is determined according to the
REC FORMAT setting.
system (1080i). When a change has been made to the
SYSTEM MODE option, the viewfinder indicates “TURN
POWER OFF”. Then, turn the POWER switch of the unit
off and wait 5 seconds or longer before turning the unit
on again.
OFF
24P VFR RANGE menu option
It is possible to increase the frame rate of VFR up to 30
frames when the SYSTEM MODE is set to “1080-
23.98PsF” or “1080-24PsF”.
REC FORMAT menu option
Used to select the recording format.
AVC-I 100
24FRAME
The AVC-Intra100 format is used to record
video. The native recording format applies to
the 30PN, 24PN and 25PN modes.
AVC-I 50
The AVC-Intra50 format is used to record
30PN, 24PN and 25PN modes.
DVCPROHD
1 to 24 frames can be set for VFR.
30FRAME
1 to 30 frames can be set for VFR. But the
output image becomes unnatural because the
HD SDI output signal sequence cannot be
maintained correctly.
FRAME RATE menu option
The DVCPRO HD format is used to record
video.
When the VFR menu option is set to “ON”, it is possible
to shoot using the frame rate set in this menu option.
When the VFR menu option is set to “ON”, pressing the
jog dial button displays the frame rate on the upper left
of the viewfinder screen as a blinking number. It is then
possible to change the frame rate setting without
opening the FRAME RATE menu option by pressing the
SYNCHRO SCAN adjustment buttons (+/-). Note,
however, that this operation is not available when the
FRATE function has been set to on using a user button.
CAMERA MODE menu option
Selecting a shooting mode. For information about the
behavior for each setting, see [Recording formats and
output connector signal formats] (page 50).
ꢂNotes
ꢁ When the camera has been switched from 60i or 30P
to 24P or 24PA, video may produce noise for a
moment because the pull-down 5-frame cycle is
adjusted. This is not an abnormal condition.
ꢁ When “AVC-I 50” or “AVC-I 100” is selected, the 24PA
mode cannot be selected.
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Recording formats and output connector signal formats
The table below shows the formats used to record signals from the CCD and externally input signals along with the formats for
signals output from the output connectors.
Menu setting
Operating state
Recording TC
frame number/
mode
Input/output
TC frame
number/mode
SYSTEM
MODE
CAMERA
MODE
Recording format/frame
rate
Audio
recording
REC FORMAT
VFR
OFF
FRAME RATE
Video output format
Disabled
59.94i
1080-59.94i
60i
1FRAME-
30FRAME
ON
59.94i (Valid for all frames)
1080-59.94i (Valid for all frames)
Fixed to
OFF
30P
Disabled
Disabled
29.97P Over 59.94i
1080-29.97PsF Over 59.94i 2:2
1080-23.98PsF Over 59.94i 2:3
DVCPROHD/60i
Fixed to
OFF
24P
23.98P Over 59.94i 2:3
30 frames
ꢅ
30 frames
Fixed to
OFF
24PA
Disabled
Disabled
23.98P Over 59.94i 2:3:3:2
59.94i
1080-23.98PsF Over 59.94i 2:3:3:2
1080-59.94i
1080-
59.94i
OFF
AVC-I 100/60i
AVC-I 50/60i
60i
1FRAME-
30FRAME
ON
59.94i (Valid for all frames)
29.97P-29.97PN (Native)
1-29.97P- 29.97PN (Native)
23.98P- 23.98PN (Native)
1-29.97P- 23.98PN (Native)
23.98P- 23.98PN (Native)
1080-59.94i (Valid for all frames)
1080-29.97PsF Over 59.94i 2:2
OFF
ON
Disabled
30 frames
ꢅ
–*2
ꢅ
30 frames
AVC-I 100/30PN
AVC-I 50/30PN
30P
24P
1FRAME-
30FRAME
30 frames
R-RUN only
For EE: 1080-ꢄꢄPsF Over 59.94i
Playback: 1080-29.97PsF Over 59.94i 2:2
30 frames
R-RUN only
OFF
ON
Disabled
24 frames
1080-23.98PsF Over 59.94i 2:3
30 frames
AVC-I 100/24PN
AVC-I 50/24PN
1FRAME-
30FRAME
24 frames
R-RUN only
For EE: 1080-ꢄꢄPsF Over 59.94i
Playback: 1080-23.98PsF Over 59.94i 2:3
30 frames
R-RUN only
–*2
ꢅ
OFF
Disabled
24 frames
1080-23.98PsF Over 47.96i 2:2
24 frames
1080-
AVC-I 100/24PN
1FRAME-
24P
24P
1-23.98P or 29.97P -
23.98PN (Native)
24 frames
R-RUN only
For EE: 1080-ꢄꢄPsF Over 47.96i
Playback: 1080-23.98PsF Over 47.96i 2:2
24 frames
R-RUN only
ON
24FRAME or
–*2
ꢅ
23.98PsF AVC-I 50/24PN
30FRAME*1
OFF
ON
Disabled
24P-24PN (Native)
24 frames
1080-24PsF Over 48i 2:2
24 frames
1080-
24PsF
AVC-I 100/24PN
AVC-I 50/24PN
1FRAME-
1-24P or 30P - 24PN
(Native)
24 frames
R-RUN only
For EE: 1080-ꢄꢄPsF Over 48i
Playback: 1080-24PsF Over 48i 2:2
24 frames
R-RUN only
24FRAME or
–*2
30FRAME*1
OFF
ON
Disabled
50i
1080-50i
1080-50i
50i
1FRAME-
25FRAME
50i (Valid for all frames)
DVCPROHD/50i
25 frames
ꢅ
ꢅ
25 frames
Fixed to
OFF
25P
50i
Disabled
25P Over 50i 2:2
50i
1080-25PsF Over 50i 2:2
1080-50i
1080-50i
OFF
Disabled
AVC-I 100/50i
AVC-I 50/50i
25 frames
25 frames
25 frames
25 frames
1FRAME-
25FRAME
ON
50i (Valid for all frames)
25P-25PN (Native)
1-25P - 25PN (Native)
1080-50i (Valid for all frames)
OFF
ON
Disabled
ꢅ
1080-25PsF Over 50i 2:2
AVC-I 100/25PN
AVC-I 50/25PN
25P
1FRAME-
25FRAME
25 frames
R-RUN only
For EE: 1080-ꢄꢄPsF Over 50i
Playback: 1080-25PsF Over 50i 2:2
25 frames
R-RUN only
–*2
ꢅ: Supported
–: Not supported
*1 For 1080/23.98PsF and 1080/24PsF, it is possible to record signals of up to 30 frames on the P2 card if the 24P VFR RANGE is set to
“30FRAME”. However, since the HD SDI output signal is 23.98PsF or 24PsF, the sequence of the signal will not be maintained correctly
if it is set above 25 frames during the VFR recording. The output image becomes unnatural, but this is not a malfunction.
24P VFR RANGE is selected in the <SYSTEM MODE> screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page.
*2 Recording of audio is only possible when the frame rate is set to the same frame rate as set in the REC FORMAT (24PN: 24 frames,
30PN: 30 frames, and 25PN: 25 frames). However, recording of audio is not be possible for VFR when the RATE SET AT REC is set to
“ON”.
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Menu setting
Supported Recording Functions
PRE
RECORDING
INTERVAL/
ONE SHOT
SYSTEM MODE
REC FORMAT
CAMERA MODE
VFR
FRAME RATE
Disabled
PROXY
LOOP REC
OFF
ON
60i
1FRAME-30FRAME
Disabled
DVCPROHD/60i
30P
Fixed to OFF
Fixed to OFF
Fixed to OFF
OFF
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
24P
Disabled
24PA
Disabled
1080-59.94i
Disabled
AVC-I 100/60i
AVC-I 50/60i
60i
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ON
1FRAME-30FRAME*1
OFF
Disabled
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
–*2
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
–
AVC-I 100/30PN
AVC-I 50/30PN
30P
24P
ON
1FRAME-30FRAME
Disabled
OFF
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
–
AVC-I 100/24PN
AVC-I 50/24PN
ON
1FRAME-30FRAME
–*2
ꢅ
OFF
Disabled
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
AVC-I 100/24PN
AVC-I 50/24PN
1FRAME-30FRAME*1 or
24FRAME
1080-23.98PsF
1080-24PsF
24P
24P
ON
–
ꢅ
–
–*2
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
–
–
ꢅ
–
OFF
ON
Disabled
AVC-I 100/24PN
AVC-I 50/24PN
1FRAME-30FRAME*1 or
24FRAME
–*2
OFF
Disabled
50i
DVCPROHD/50i
ON
1FRAME-25FRAME
Disabled
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
25P
50i
Fixed to OFF
OFF
1080-50i
Disabled
AVC-I 100/50i
AVC-I 50/50i
ON
1FRAME-25FRAME
Disabled
OFF
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
AVC-I 100/25PN
AVC-I 50/25PN
25P
ON
1FRAME-25FRAME
–
–*2
–
–
ꢅ: Supported
–: Not supported
*1 For 1080/23.98PsF and 1080/24PsF, it is possible to record signals of up to 30 frames on the P2 card if the 24P VFR RANGE is set to
“30FRAME”. However, since the HD SDI output signal is 23.98PsF or 24PsF, the sequence of the signal will not be maintained correctly
if it is set above 25 frames during the VFR recording. The output image becomes unnatural, but this is not a malfunction.
24P VFR RANGE is selected in the <SYSTEM MODE> screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page.
*2 PROXY recording is only possible when the frame rate is set to the same frame rate as set in the REC FORMAT (24PN: 24 frames,
30PN: 30 frames, and 25PN: 25 frames).
ꢂNote
During playback, the formats for clips in the same system mode are switched automatically and played back.
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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.
ꢂNote
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 canceled, the value in effect
before automatic adjustment will be used.
a
6
7
During an adjustment, the viewfinder displays the
following message:
e
d
c
b
The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and the
following message will appear:
a. CC/ND FILTER control
b. AUTO W/B BAL switch:
The adjusted value is automatically stored in the
memory specified in step 1 ([A] or [B]).
Used to perform AWB.
Under normal conditions, set to “0 dB”.
c. GAIN:
If it is too dark, an appropriate gain should
ޓ ޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓ d. OUTPUT:
e. WHITE BAL: [A] or [B]
8
For the 3200 K CC/ND filter, if the subject’s color
temperature is lower than 2300 K or higher than 9900 K
the following message appears:
If the arrow points down (ꢁ) the actual color temperature
is lower than the temperature indicated. If the arrow
points up (ꢂ) the actual temperature is higher than the
temperature indicated.
2
3
Adjust the CC/ND FILTER control according to the light
conditions.
ꢂNote
For examples of CC/ND FILTER adjustments, see
[Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section]
(page 19).
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.
ޓ ޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓޓ ꢂNote
“CHECK FILTER” is displayed on the viewfinder or LCD
monitor screen when the power is turned on with CC/ND
FILTER located in a midway position. Move the CC/ND
FILTER to the correct position (where it will click into place).
ꢂNotes
ꢁ Do not include a high-intensity spot in the screen.
ꢁ 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
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52
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 on the CAM OPERATION page.
Each value in memory is retained even if the unit 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 synchronized with the filters.
The detection area is factory-set to “25%”.
This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE MODE>
screen on 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 4 built-in filters; it stores
8 (4ꢃ2) adjusted values.
90%
50%
25%
When you have no time to adjust the white
balance
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.
When the white balance has not been
automatically adjusted
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
high.
Remedies
COLOR TEMP
HIGH
Select an appropriate
filter.
COLOR TEMP
LOW
The color
temperature is too
low.
Select an appropriate
filter.
LOW LIGHT
There is insufficient
light.
Increase the light
level or gain.
LEVEL OVER
CHECK FILTER
TIME OVER
There is too much
light.
Decrease the light
level or gain.
The FILTER control is Check the FILTER
displaced.
control.
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.
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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 on the CAM OPERATION page.
ꢂNote
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.
Viewfinder displays related to white balance
See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 76).
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Adjusting the Black Balance
The black balance must be adjusted when:
ꢁ You use your unit the first time.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ Ensure that the lens connector is connected and the
lens iris is CLOSE.
ꢁ During a black balance adjustment, light is
automatically cut off.
ꢁ Your unit has not been used for some time.
ꢁ The ambient temperature has changed substantially.
ꢁ The gain switchover value has been changed.
ꢁ SYSTEM MODE has been changed.
ꢁ 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.
1
Set the switches as illustrated below.
ꢁ 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
the jog dial button.
The menu option DETECTION (DIG) can be found in
the <BLACK SHADING> screen on the
MAINTENANCE page.
Note that pressing the ABB switch for longer than
8 seconds automatically performs an auto black
balance adjustment, followed by an automatic black
shading adjustment. (See the menu option SHD.ABB
SW CTL in [SW MODE] (page 193).)
a
b
a. AUTO W/B BAL switch:
However, when the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G,
optional) is connected, automatic black shading
cannot be executed even if the ABB switch is held
down.
ꢁ 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 canceled, the value in effect
before automatic adjustment will be used.
Used to perform ABB.
b. 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:
Retaining black balances
Each value in memory is retained even if the unit is turned
off.
ꢂNote
During adjustment, the lens iris automatically becomes
CLOSE.
4
The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds and the
following message will appear:
ࠉ ࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉ The adjusted value is automatically stored in the
memory.
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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)
ꢁ For eliminating flicker due to lighting
ꢁ For shooting images when adding effects as if taken with
ꢁ For shooting fast moving subjects clearly
film
ꢂNotes
To use the shutter speed of SYNCHRO SCAN
ꢁ No matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used,
the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s
sensitivity.
ꢁ For shooting monitor screens in a way that minimizes the
pattern of horizontal lines
ꢁ For shooting images when adding effects to the subjects’
movement
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ By setting the shutter speed on the time axis (1/60, 1/100,
1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000), the frame rate can
be varied while keeping the exposure constant.
This is equivalent to Ramping (compensating for changes
in the frame rate using shutter angle) in a conventional film
camera.
SYNCHRO SCAN:
Shutter is set using angle (deg) irrespective of
frame rate.
SYNCHRO SCAN2:
Shutter is set using time (sec) irrespective of
frame rate.
Half shutter Variable range for SYNCHRO
speed SCAN
Variable range for SYNCHRO
SCAN2
Video system
Fixed shutter speed
SYSTEM
MODE
CAMERA
MODE
Angle
display
Angle
Time display
Time/Angle display Time display
Time display
display
1/61.7 - 1/7200
1/F* - 1/7200
1/60.0 - 1/250
1/F* - 1/250
60i
1/120
1/60, 1/100,
1/30.9 - 1/3600
1/F* - 1/3600
1/30.0 - 1/250
1/F* - 1/250
1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, HALF
30P
24P
24PA
1/60
1/48
1/48
1/48
1/48
1080-59.94i
1/24.7 - 1/2880
1/F* - 1/2880
1/24.0 - 1/250
1/F* - 1/250
180.0 deg, 172.8 deg,
144.0 deg, 120.0 deg,
90.0 deg, 45.0 deg
1/24.7 - 1/2880
1/F* - 1/2880
1/24.0 - 1/250
1/F* - 1/250
1/24.7 - 1/2880
1/F* - 1/2880
1/24.0 - 1/250
1/F* - 1/250
1080-23.98PsF 24P
Select from the
14 types above
3.0 -
350.0 deg
(In 0.5 deg
steps)
Angle not
displayed
1/24.7 - 1/2880
1/F* - 1/2880
1/24.0 - 1/250
1/F* - 1/250
1080-24PsF
24P
1/50, 1/60,
1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, HALF
1/51.4 - 1/6000
1/F* - 1/6000
1/50.2 - 1/250
1/F* - 1/250
50i
1/100
1/50
1080-50i
180.0 deg, 172.8 deg,
144.0 deg, 120.0 deg,
90.0 deg, 45.0 deg
1/25.7 - 1/3000
1/F*- 1/3000
1/25.2 - 1/250
1/F* - 1/250
25P
Select from the
14 types above
* F displays the frame rate frequency for VFR. For example, if the VFR recording was done with a frame rate frequency of 15, the range of
the SYNCHRO SCAN will be from 1/15.
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56
Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed
The shutter speed in any shutter mode is set using the
SHUTTER switch.
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:
In SYNCHRO SCAN/SYNCHRO SCAN2 mode, shutter
speed can be switched easily, using the SYNCHRO SCAN
adjustment buttons (+/–) on the side panel.
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 found in
the CAM OPERATION page.
POSITION1
POSITION2
POSITION3
POSITION4
POSITION5
POSITION6
SYNCHRO SCAN2
mode
SYNCHRO SCAN
mode
The selected shutter speed is retained even if the unit is
turned off.
Viewfinder displays relating to the shutter
See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 76).
ꢂNote
When recording using VFR, set the shutter speed to 1/60 or
1/100 to allow the recording to continue without any change
in brightness when the frame rate is changed mid-way
through recording.
1
Press the SHUTTER switch, positioned at [ON], towards
[SEL].
a
a. SHUTTER switch
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57
Placing the Unit in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode
To place the unit in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps
below.
1
2
Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards
[SEL], to place the unit in SYNCHRO SCAN mode or
SYNCHRO SCAN2 mode.
In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change
the shutter speed continuously by operating the
SYNCHRO SCAN (+/–) adjustment buttons.
a
b
a. SYNCHRO SCAN adjustment buttons (+/–)
b. SHUTTER switch
3
In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed display
can be switched between seconds and degrees.
For more details, refer to [SYNCHRO SCAN DISP.]
(page 185).
ꢁ In SYNCHRO SCAN2 mode, the shutter speed can
only be displayed in seconds.
ꢁ When the frame rate is low, pressing the SYNCHRO
SCAN adjustment buttons (+/–) to change the shutter
speed only gives a small change in the time, and
consequently the shutter value in the viewfinder
display may remain unchanged.
ꢂNote
When the VFR function is enabled, the variable ranges in
the SYNCHRO SCAN mode differs from those seen when
the VFR function is disabled.
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58
Assigning Functions to User Buttons
The USER MAIN, USER 1, USER 2, MARKER SELECT and
TEXT MEMO buttons can be assigned user-selected
functions.
To select desired functions, use the menu options which can
be found in the <USER SW> screen on the CAM
OPERATION page.
differences in color development when the DRS
function is turned on/off.
ꢁ When the DRS function is turned on, Gamma mode,
the Knee function and the BLACK GAMMA function
are not available.
ASSIST:
The function to turn on or off of the focus
assist indication is assigned.
ꢂNote
When the ASSIST function is turned on, a graph is
displayed on the bottom right of the viewfinder and the
LCD monitor. Adjust the focus ring on the lens so that
the graph comes further right.
C.TEMP:
The 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.
Selectable Functions
To change the color temperature, press the
user button with this assigned function, and
then press the jog dial button.
For more details about functions which can be allocated to
the buttons, refer to [USER SW] (page 192).
The color temperature indicated on the
viewfinder display is highlighted and starts
blinking, indicating that the color temperature
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.
The function of switching the VFR function on/
off is assigned. For more details about the
VFR function, refer to [Variable Frame Rate
(VFR) Recording Function] (page 38).
When “ON” has been selected in the VFR
menu option, a function of switching to the
frame rate set in USR SW F.RATE is
assigned.
For example, if you have set FRAME RATE to
“24P” and USR SW F.RATE to “12P” for the
VFR function, you can use this button to
switch between 12P and 24P when the VFR
function is enabled. FRAME RATE and USR
SW F.RATE can be set from the <SYSTEM
MODE> screen of the SYSTEM SETTING
page.
When “FILM-REC” has been selected in the
GAMMA MODE SEL menu option, telecine
conversion correction is performed on the
viewfinder video. GAMMA MODE SEL can be
set from the <GAMMA> screen of the PAINT
page.
INH:
I.OVR:
No function assigned.
Iris Override function assigned.
The target (reference) value in Auto Iris mode
must be changed.
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 desired value is displayed, stop
turning the jog dial button. Then, press the
dial button to accept that value.
VFR:
FRATE:
+:
+ +:
–:
Iris opens up by 0.5.
Iris opens up by 1.
Iris closes down by 0.5.
Iris closes down by 1.
– –:
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.
BLACK GAMMA is set to “+6”, and B.GAMMA
RANGE is set to “3”, regardless of the values
set in the BLACK GAMMA item on the menu
(<LOW SETTING> screen, <MID SETTING>
screen and <HIGH SETTING> screen on the
PAINT page).
VF GAM:
Y GET:
Function of indicating the brightness level of
the center marker assigned.
DRS:
The function of the dynamic range stretcher is
allocated.
The function is allocated to compress the
video level with high brightness and stretched
the dynamic range.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ Since the DRS function compresses the video levels
of sections with high brightness, there are slight
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AUDIO CH1: Function of switching the input signal source
for audio channel 1 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.
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.
REC SW:
RET SW:
Function of the REC START button assigned.
Function of the RET button at the lens
assigned.
PRE REC:
PRE RECORDING switch on/switch off
function assigned.
SLOT SEL: Function of switching the target P2 card
among multiple cards assigned. Not available
when recording with the VFR function is “ON”.
PC MODE: The function to turn on or off the assigned
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.
TEXT MEMO:Function of switching the text memo function
on/off is assigned. For more details about the
text memo function, refer to [Text Memo
Function] (page 47). This switching function
can only be assigned to the TEXT MEMO
button.
VF MARK: Function to select A, B or OFF as the marker
for recording in the viewfinder. The A or B
marker type is set using the <VF MARKER>
screen of the VF page. This switching function
can only be assigned to the MARKER
SELECT button.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ When the remote controller, AJ-RC10G (optional), 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.
ꢁ The following functions are turned off when the power of
the main unit is switched off.
I.OVR/S.BLK/B GAMMA/Y GET/DRS/ASSIST/C.TEMP/
FRATE/VF GAM
With regard to C.TEMP, note that the changes in color
temperature will be stored.
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60
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting
Recording Levels
This unit is capable of recording 4 independent audio channels in all recording formats except for native recording with VFR.
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.
ꢂNote
4-channel sound is recorded on P2 cards.
Selecting Audio Input Signals
The input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1, 2, 3,
Specific audio settings are performed through the <MIC/
and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more
AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens on the MAIN
information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 17).
OPERATION page.
For more information, see [MAIN OPERATION] (page 195).
f
a
b
c
e
d
a. Display window
b. MONITOR CH1/3 / ST / CH2/4 selector switch
c. MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch
d. AUDIO IN switch (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4)
e. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls
f. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch
ꢂNotes
ꢁ Four-channel-recorded audio signals are SDI-output as
they are.
ꢁ When using VFR with native recording, audio cannot be
recorded or output.
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61
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 HD GPS
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
20
30
h
Y
minM
s
D
frm
E
E
F
F
MEDIA
BATT
40
OO
-dB
LOOP
OP-SLOT
1
2
The menu options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO1>
screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.
Audio level meter in the viewfinder
F
:
:
1 -
2 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
3
Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at [MAN].
R
-
-
-
+
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.
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.
Preset the channel to be adjusted, and use the FRONT
AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the audio level while
checking the audio level meter in the viewfinder to ensure
that the level does not become excessive.
Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control
This function enables the recording level to be adjusted
using the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control.
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the
<MIC/AUDIO1> screen from the MAIN OPERATION page,
and set whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO
LEVEL controls for the system selected as the input signals
using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items.
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 on
the MAIN OPERATION page.
Input level
AUTO LEVEL
CH3/CH4
LINE
AGC ON
AGC/LIMITER OFF
MIC
ON
AGC ON
LIMITER ON
OFF
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62
Setting Time Data
The unit 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.
The CTL counter will measure total recording time after
resetting in the recording operation. At playback, CTL is
counted from the start of the first clip that can be played
back. This can be used to find the current playback position.
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 connector.
Camera ID
Rec run:
The time code is recorded as sequential
values regenerated as the time code for a clip
recorded on a P2 card.
The camera ID can be set with 10 characters ꢃ3 lines,
which can be superimposed on the color bar video. It can be
also superimposed along with date and time data.
ꢂNote
When using VFR, native recording is limited to Rec run. Free
run operation is not possible.
User bits
The unit separately includes 2 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), and value regenerated as the
user bits recorded in a clip on a P2 card.
The unit 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
VITC UB can be selected in VITC UB MODE, respectively.
However, in the following cases, at least one of UB and VITC
UB is always frame rate information in order to support
editors (PC software of the like) which make use of
information about the frame rate employed at shooting.
ꢁ For recording 24P/24PA in 1080i mode, VITC UB is fixed
to frame rate information.
ꢁ 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.
The built-in clock is used not only to keep track of the Free
run time code when the power is switched off and to provide
time and date data for the user bits, but also as a time
reference when generating files during clip recording and to
determine the arrangement and playback order of
thumbnails.
It is also used to generate clip metadata and UMIDs (Unique
Material Identifiers) in the VIDEO AUX area.
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Recording time code and user bits
The following shows recording time codes and user bits for different input signal formats, and SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA
MODE settings.
System setting
Time code (TC) operation
No. of frames of
User bit (UB) operation
Sub-codes and
VIDEO AUX
area TC
UB in VIDEO
SYSTEM
MODE
CAMERA
VFR FRAME
RATE
Recording
TC during
No. of frames of No. of frames of UB in sub-code
REC FORMAT
VFR
AUX area (VITC
UB)
MODE
frame mode*7
recording and the output TC the displayed TC
presetting
area
OFF
Disabled
59.94i
60i
59.94i
(Over 59.94i)
ON
1-30FRAME
Disabled
As per the TC
MODE*2
Fixed
to OFF
29.97P
(Over 59.94i)
DVCPROHD/
60i
30P
As per the VITC
UB MODE
Fixed
to OFF
23.98P
(Over 59.94i)
24P
Disabled
As per the UB
MODE*4
30
30
30/24 switchable
Always non-drop
frame*3
Fixed
to OFF
23.98PA
(Over 59.94i)
24PA
Disabled
As per the TC
MODE*2
OFF
ON
Disabled
59.94i
AVC-I 100/60i
AVC-I 50/60i
1080-
59.94i
60i
59.94i (Valid for Always non-drop
all frames)
frame*3
Always frame
1-30FRAME
Disabled
rate information*1
29.97P-29.97PN As per the TC
OFF
(Native)
MODE*2
AVC-I 100/
30PN
AVC-I 50/30PN
30P
30
24
30
30
30/24 switchable
As per the TC
MODE
Always Rec run
0.997-29.97P-
29.97PN (Native)
ON
1-30FRAME
Disabled
As per the UB
MODE*4*6
Always frame
rate information*5
23.98P- 23.98PN Always non-drop
OFF
ON
(Native)
frame*3
AVC-I 100/
24PN
AVC-I 50/24PN
Recording: 24 fixed
Playback:
24P
24P
Always non-drop
frame
Always Rec run
0.997-29.97P-
23.98PN (Native)
30/24 switchable
1-30FRAME
Disabled
23.98P- 23.98PN Always non-drop
OFF
(Native)
frame*3
AVC-I 100/
24PN
AVC-I 50/24PN
0.997-23.98P-
1080-
23.98PsF
HD SDI A · B: 24 Recording/
Otherwise: 30 Playback: 24
As per the UB
MODE*4*6
Always frame
24
24
23.98PN (Native) Always non-drop
rate information*5
1-30FRAME or
24FRAME
ON
or
frame
Always Rec run
0.997-29.97P-
23.98PN (Native)
24P- 24PN
(Native)
Always non-drop
frame*3
OFF
ON
Disabled
AVC-I 100/
24PN
AVC-I 50/24PN
1080-
24PsF
HD SDI A · B: 24 Recording/
Otherwise: 30 Playback: 24
As per the UB
MODE*4
Always frame
1-24P- 24PN
(Native) or
1-30P- 30PN
(Native)
24P
Always non-drop
frame
Always Rec run
rate information*5
1-30FRAME or
24FRAME
OFF
ON
Disabled
50i
50i
DVCPROHD/
50i
1-25FRAME
50i (Over 50i)
As per the TC
MODE*2
As per the UB
MODE*4
As per the VITC
UB MODE
Fixed
to OFF
25P
Disabled
25P (Over 50i)
As per the TC
MODE*2
OFF
ON
Disabled
50i
AVC-I 100/50i
AVC-I 50/50i
As per the UB
MODE*4*6
Always frame
1080-50i
25
25
25
50i
rate information*5
1-25FRAME
Disabled
50i (Over 50i)
Always Rec run
25P- 25PN
(Native)
As per the TC
MODE*2
OFF
AVC-I 100/
25PN
AVC-I 50/25PN
As per the UB
MODE*4*6
Always frame
25P
rate information*5
1-25P- 25PN
(Native)
ON
1-25FRAME
Always Rec run
*1 If the menu option FRAME RATE UB on the <OPTION> screen is set to “MENU”, then recording is performed as per the UB MODE or
VITC UB MODE. Note that, with this setting, information required by editors (PC editing software) is not recorded.
*2 For Free run, the time code is slaved to the time code input through the TC IN connector.
*3 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.
*4 When the menu option UB MODE is set to “EXT”, then the bits are slaved to the user bits input through the TC IN connector.
*5 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.
*6 When the menu option 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.
*7 For details on this item, refer to [Recording formats and output connector signal formats] (page 50).
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64
Setting of the user bits
selected through the menu option UB MODE. The user bits
(VITC UB) to be recorded in the VIDEO AUX area are
selected through the menu option VITC UB MODE.
Inputting a user value
a
USER (UB MODE only)
b
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 65). The recorded user value is retained
even if the power is turned off.
c
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.
The user bits value input through the TC IN connector is
recorded.
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
information recorded in user bits] (page 66).
REGEN
d
e
a. HOLD switch
b. DISPLAY switch
c. Display window
d. TCG switch
e. Cursor and SET buttons
The user bits last recorded on the current target P2 card
is read and recorded as is.
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.
USER/EXT (VITC 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”.
3
Use cursor buttons to set the user bits.
Z button:
Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.
Y button:
Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.
U button:
Advances the blinking number by one digit.
V button:
Winds back the blinking number by one digit.
4
5
Position the TCG switch 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”.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails
cannot be manipulated.
ꢁ To confirm VITC UB, press the HOLD switch to display
VTCG on the display window.
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65
For 1080i
Retaining the user bits
Frame rate: 24P Over 60i (2:3)
The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and
retained even if the unit is turned off.
Starting field for the updated frame
Time code frame digit
• • •
• • •
• • •
• • •
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Frame rate information recorded in user bits
Image
If video information to be recorded based on the frame rate
set through the menu option FRAME RATE or CAMERA
MODE is recorded in the user bits, it can be edited with
editing tools (e.g. PC editing software). In 1080i mode, the
frame rate information for the user bits recorded in the
VIDEO AUX area are used.
Ao Ae Bo Be BoCeCoDeDoDeAo 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)
Frame rate information
Time code frame digit
• • •
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
The frame rate and video pull-down menu are linked to the
time code and user bits as follows:
Image
• • •
• • •
• • •
Ao Ae Bo Be BoCeCoCeDoDeAo Ae Bo Be
CoCeDoDe Ao Ae Bo Be BoCeCoCeDoDe
Sequence No.
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
3
4
0
1
2
3
4
Updated frame information
a
b c
d
e f
10
10
01
00
10
10
10
00
10
10
10
01
00
10
a. Checking information for the 6 digits at right.
b. Fixed value
c. Sequence No.
Frame rate: 30P Over 60i (2:2)
25P Over 50i (2:2)
0 to 4:
24P, 24PA
Time code frame digit
Fixed at F:
d. Frame rate
e. Camera shooting mode
f. Media management information
ꢁ Updated frame/Effective frame information
ꢁ REC START/STOP mark
In all other modes
• • •
00
01
02
Image
• • •
Ao Ae Bo Be CoCe
Updated frame information
• • •
10
10
10
ꢂNote
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
Playback
# indicates sequence Nos. 0 to 4.
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66
Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time
1
2
Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB].
Time
difference
Time
difference
Area
Area
Press the HOLD button to display DATE in the display
window.
00:00 Greenwich
–12:00 Kwajalein
–11:30
+00:30
+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
Z button:
Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.
Y button:
Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.
U button:
Advances the blinking number by one digit.
V button:
–08:00 Los Angeles
–07:30
+05:00 Islamabad
+05:30 Bombay
+06:00 Dacca
–07:00 Denver
–06:30
–06:00 Chicago
–05:30
Winds back the blinking number by one digit.
+06:30 Yangon
+07:00 Bangkok
+07:30
–05:00 New York
–04:30
5
6
7
Press the HOLD button to display TIME in the display
window.
+08:00 Beijing
+08:30
–04:00 Halifax
–03:30 Newfoundland Island
–03:00 Buenos Aires
–02:30
Use the cursor buttons to set the hour, minute and
second (h/min/s).
+09:00 Tokyo
+09:30 Darwin
+10:00 Guam
Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN]. The
internal clock starts at the moment the switch position is
changed.
–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
–01:00 Azores Islands
–00:30
8
9
Press the HOLD button to display a time zone (time
difference between local time and Greenwich Mean
Time) in the display window.
Position the TCG switch at [SET].
10 Use the U and V buttons to set the desired hours and
minutes ahead of (no sign) or behind (– sign) the
Greenwich Mean Time.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ 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].
ꢁ 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.
Example: If the local time is 5 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.
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 unit. 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 155).
11 Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN] to
accept the time zone.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ When using the unit for the first time, be sure to perform
this setting beforehand. Do not change the setting during
use of the unit.
ꢁ When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails
cannot be manipulated.
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67
Setting the Time Code
1
2
3
Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC].
Position the TCG switch at [SET].
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 on the MAIN OPERATION page.
ꢂNote
1
2
3
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.
Switching between “DF” and “NDF” is operative only
when the system frequency of the unit is set to
59.94 Hz.
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).
Check the P2 card which recorded the last clip
displayed on 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.
Z button:
Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.
Y button:
Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.
U button:
Advances the blinking number by one digit.
V button:
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.
Winds back the blinking number by one digit.
ꢂNotes
Change the position of the TCG switch.
[F-RUN] steps the time code in Free run mode, and [R-
RUN] set it in Rec run mode.
ꢁ When a card with recorded data is changed, the time code
of the last recorded clip on the changed P2 card will be
regenerated.
ꢁ This function is disabled during recording or Free run.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ When the unit is in the 24P or 24PA mode, time code
settings are adjusted to the 5-frame unit. For 24PN
(Native) mode, it is adjusted for counting by the 4-
frame unit. 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 unit 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.
ꢁ When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET],
thumbnails cannot be manipulated.
ꢂNote
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.
Regeneration of Time Code
When the TCG 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 assigned the SLOT
SEL function, the same time code is added to the last
recorded clip on the target P2 card. When no clips have
been recorded, recording starts from a value generated by a
time code generator in the unit.
The menu option FIRST REC TC can be found in the <TC/
UB> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.
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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.
ꢂNote
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.
Example of connections for external locking
The phase of the time code can correspond to the VBS
output signals of the MON OUT connector.
As the figure shows, connect both the reference video signal
and reference time code.
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.
Note that when the unit is in the 1080/23.98PsF or 1080/
24PsF modes, it is not possible to lock the time code using
the VBS connection with one unit as a reference unit in the
manner shown in Example 2. When using these modes,
connect the unit in the manner shown in Example 4 and
Example 6.
Example 1: When locking onto an external signal
a
TC IN
Reference video signal
Setting of GL PHASE
COMPOSIT
GENLOCK IN
MON OUT (VBS)
b
Setting of GL PHASE
a. Reference time code
b. Reference video signal
Variable
range
Item
Remarks
For selecting the output signals that lock
GL PHASE HD SDI
ꢂNote
COMPOSIT phases to the signals that are input in the
GENLOCK IN connector.
HD SDI:
In place of the HD Y reference signal, composite video
signals can be input as the reference video signal.
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:
Example 2: When connecting a multiple number of units
and using one of them as the reference unit
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.
Note, however, that in 1080/
23.98PsF mode and 1080/
24PsF mode, the phase is
locked to HD SDI even if
“COMPOSIT” has been
selected.
TC OUT
Reference unit
c
TC IN
GENLOCK IN
TC OUT
c
TC IN
GENLOCK IN
c
TC OUT
To the next camera
c. MON OUT (VBS)
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As a result of processing to convert the video captured by
the imaging devices from a progressive signal to an interlace
signal, video signal delays will occur in the camera.
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 MAIN OPERATION
page and set it in the TC VIDEO SYNCHRO item.
Set by referring to the connection example.
ꢂNote
In the 1080/23.98PsF or 1080/24PsF mode, set the
23.98PsF or 24PsF HD signal as the reference signal and
input a 24 frame time code to the TC IN input.
If the VTR is capable of recording the HD SDI time code, it is
possible to receive the time code output from the HD SDI A ·
B output, and synchronously record video with the time
code. In this case, it is not necessary to supply a time code
output signal to the VTR.
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 a cascade configuration.
Setting of the TC VIDEO SYNCHRO item
Variable
Item
Remarks
range
TC VIDEO
SYNCHRO
0
1
2
3
For setting to correct the time code
according to the delay of video signals.
Reference video signal
0:
1:
Do not correct.
To delay the time code to be
input according to the timing of
the video images.
External time code generator
TCG
2:
3:
To forward the time code to be
output according to the timing of
the video images.
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.
TC OUT
Device that records images without a
delay
TC IN
DAT
AJ-HPX3700
Example 3: 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.
1st unit and later
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCHRO
item: 3
TC IN
GENLOCK IN
TC OUT
Reference video signal
AJ-HPX3700
External time code generator
2nd unit and later
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCHRO
item: 3
TCG
TC OUT
Device that records images without a
delay
TC IN
TC IN
DAT
GENLOCK IN
TC OUT
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCHRO
item: 3
AJ-HPX3700
Settings of the TC VIDEO
SYNCHRO item: 1
TC IN
AJ-HPX3700
GENLOCK IN
TC OUT
TC IN
GENLOCK IN
TC OUT
TC IN
MON OUT
or
VTR etc.
HD SDI A · B
VIDEO IN
HD SDI IN
REF IN
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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 unit, 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
Settings of the TC VIDEO
AJ-HPX3700 SYNCHRO item: 3
AJ-HPX3700
1st unit
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCHRO
item: 3
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.)
AJ-HPX3700
From the 2nd unit to
the (n–1)-th unit
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCHRO
item: 3
TC IN
DAT
TC IN
GENLOCK IN
TC OUT
AJ-HPX3700
n-th unit
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCHRO
item: 3
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
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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/EXT”,
respectively.
The menu option UB MODE and VITC UB MODE can be
found in the <TC/UB> screen on 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 on
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 energized. If the battery pack is removed
first, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay
externally locked.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ 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 begin recording in the few seconds it takes
for the synch generator to stabilize.
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ While recording data in the 24P, 24PA, or Native modes, it
is impossible to lock the time code externally. Lock it
before recording.
Note also that if the unit is used with PRE REC MODE set
to “ON” in any of the 24P, 24PA or Native modes,
changing the time code from Rec run to Free run or slave
locking the time code before recording may result in a
flickering video or a stopped code being recorded.
ꢁ In the 1080/23.98PsF mode, the 23.94 Hz non-drop frame
time code should be supplied. In the 1080/24PsF mode,
the 24 Hz non-drop frame time code should be supplied.
External synchronization of the camera when the
time code is externally locked
When the time code is externally locked, the reference video
signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock
the camera.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ 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.
ꢁ When using the MON 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
INDICATOR3> to “TCG”, “TCR”, or “TCG/TCR”.
To include the time code indication in the MON OUT or HD
SDI A · B outputs, set the MON OUT CHARACTER switch to
[ON], and set HD SDI A · B CHAR to “A”, “B” or “BOTH” from
the <OUTPUT SEL> screen using the menu.
To display the time code while the color bar is displayed, set
TC ON COLOR BAR in <VF INDICATOR3> to “ON”.
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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.
ꢂNotes
ꢁ When the menu option CAMERA ID is set to “BAR”,
the camera ID is recorded together with color bar
signals.This menu option is accessible from the <VF
INDICATOR1> screen on the VF page.
ꢁ 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 INDICATOR1> screen on
the VF page.
ꢂNote
When the settings menu is displayed, outputting color bar
signals does not indicate the camera ID.
1
Go to the <CAMERA ID> screen from the CAM
OPERATION page.
ꢁ When the TIME/DATE menu option is set to “ON”, the
camera ID along with the date and time information
are superimposed on the color bar. The TIME/DATE
option can be accessed through the <VF
INDICATOR1> screen on the VF page.
2
3
4
Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
options ID1: - ID3:.
Press the jog dial button. The arrow (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:
Ð
Numerals:
Ð
Symbols:
A to Z
0 to 9
', >, <, /, -
5
6
Press the jog dial button to accept a desired character.
Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (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 arrow (cursor) to : .
Pressing the jog dial button brings the arrow (cursor)
back to the options ID1: - ID3:.
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Setting UMID Information
The unit supports UMID metadata. You need to specify as
UMID information the country where you live (using up to
3 characters), organization or company (up to 4 characters)
and user name (up to 4 characters). For the country name,
you must use abbreviations prescribed in the ISO3166
Country Code*.
Here are some examples of the correct method for
specifying a user name:
*
Examples: China
U.S.A.
CHN
USA
CAN
JPN
Canada
Japan
1
2
3
4
Go to the <UMID SET/INFO> screen from the MAIN
OPERATION page.
Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the
option USER.
Press the jog dial button. The arrow (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:
Ð
Numerals:
Ð
Symbols:
A to Z
0 to 9
', >, <, /, -
ꢂ 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 arrow (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
8
When the last character is set, press the jog dial button
to bring the arrow (cursor) back to the option USER.
To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
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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:
ꢁ Clips are deleted, copied or restored, or the P2 card is
formatted.
ꢁ The thumbnail display is switched (for more information,
see [Switching the Thumbnail Display] (page 130)).
ꢁ 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:
ꢁ The power is turned on, the first frame becomes 0.
ꢁ 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 2
00:01:00:00
Clip 3
00:02:00:00
Clip 1
00:00:00:00
00:03:00:00
Reset
ꢂ Notes
First frame
ꢁ 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.
Clip 1
Clip 2
Clip 3
–00:03:00:00
–00:02:00:00
–00:01:00:00
00:00:00:00
ꢁ 24 frames are counted in the 24PN (Native) mode.
ꢂ Notes
ꢁ If the RESET button is pressed while the playback CTL
count is being displayed, only the playback CTL count is
reset.
CTL count for the playback mode
(playback CTL)
ꢁ For playback in 24PN (Native) mode, 30 frames are
counted in accordance with the pull-down images.
Note, however, that in the 1080/23.98PsF and 1080/
24PsF modes, 24 frames are counted.
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
Current value
Clip 3
Clip 1
Clip 2
00:00:00:00
00:00:00:00
00:01:00:00
Delete Clip 2.
Current value
00:02:00:00
00:03:00:00
Clip 1
Clip 3
00:01:00:00
00:02:00:00
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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
2. Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp
1
This lamp comes on when the unit is in any of the
abnormal operating statuses specified through the
<!LED> menu screen.
For statuses that activate the lamp, see the options in
the [!LED] (page 189).
3. BATT (battery) Lamp
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 160).
2
4
The above viewfinder is the AJ-HVF21G (for further information
on your optional viewfinder model, see the relevant instruction
manual).
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.
1. TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp
This lamp stays illuminated in red during recording, and
starts blinking if any abnormal action occurs.
For more information, see [Warning System]
(page 160).
When the menu option SAVE LED is set to
“P2CARD”:
The lamp starts blinking when the P2 card remaining
free space is getting low.
The menu option SAVE LED can be found in the <VF
INDICATOR3> screen on the VF page.
Mode Check Screen Displays (MODE CHECK button function)
The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to check
the settings and status of the unit.
Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the
screen as follows:
STATUS screen ꢀ !LED screen ꢀ FUNCTION screen ꢀ
AUDIO screen ꢀ CAC screen ꢀ USER SW STATUS screen
ꢀ No indication
Each screen is displayed for about 5 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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Y GET Area Display
Y GET detection area is displayed on the viewfinder screen,
LCD monitor, and monitor output when the Y GET function is
enabled after assigning the Y GET function to the USER
button.
However, Y GET detection area is not displayed in the
monitor output unless the center marker is displayed.
a
b
a. Center marker
b. Y GET detection area
To select the information items you want to have displayed in
the viewfinder screen, go to the <VF INDICATOR1>, <VF
INDICATOR2> and <VF INDICATOR3> 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 168).
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout
The indications are arranged as illustrated below.
42
41
33
34
35
31
32
6
4
3
5
7
9
8
2
1
15
10
11
13
14
36
13
12
16
17
21
18
36
28
27
20 45
29 22 30 19
23
24
26
25
40
45 43 44 37
38
39
For more information, see the following pages.
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Information Item
1. System mode
Indication
1080-59.9i
Status
This indicates the mode that the unit operates in.
1080-59.94 interlace mode
1080-23.9PsF
1080-24.0PsF
1080-50i
1080-23.98 segment frame mode
1080-24 segment frame mode
1080-50 interlace mode
2/42. Frame number
for shooting and
recording
The shooting frame number is displayed next to the recording frame number
(including native recording) and the recording type (progressive/interlacing).
Examples: In the case of 24PN recording and 12 frame shooting, “12P:24PN”
is displayed.
ꢄꢄP: ꢄꢄi
At native recording
ꢄꢄP: ꢄꢄPN
In the case of 12P Over 59.94i, “12P:60i” is displayed.
When the VFR function is “ON”, the shooting frame number is displayed with
black and white reversed. When operating in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the
shooting frame number blinks.
3. REC FORMAT
This indicates the recording mode.
ꢂNote
“DVCPROHD” is also displayed in the native recording.
DVCPRO HD recording (including native recording)
AVC-Intra100 recording
DVCPROHD
AVC-I100
AVC-I50
AVC-Intra50 recording
4/40. Shutter speed/
mode
X1/ꢄꢄ.ꢄ, Xꢄꢄꢄ.ꢄd
XX1/ꢄꢄꢄ.ꢄ
1/50 (1/60) - 1/2000,
HALF, ꢄꢄꢄ.ꢄd
This indicates that the shutter speed is set to SYNCHRO SCAN.
This indicates that the shutter speed is set to SYNCHRO SCAN2.
This indicates that a fixed shutter speed has been set.
5. P2 card remaining
free space
ꢄꢄꢄmin
The indication “ꢄꢄꢄmin” stays illuminated under normal conditions or blinks
when the remaining level is near zero.
END
WP
When the card space is used up, “END” blinks.
WP is illuminated when the P2 card is write-protected.
LOOP
LOOP is illuminated when the LOOP REC mode is set. When loop recording
cannot be performed, for example because the P2 card has no free space, the
indication blinks.
INFO P2
P2 card being recognized.
ꢄ/ꢄ
Total free space/capacities of the P2 cards (when MODE CHECK is being
performed).
ꢂNote
When the menu option P2CARD REMAIN is set to “ONE-CARD”, the number
remaining space.
For more information, see [P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication]
(page 84).
With lower frame rates under VFR operation during native recording, the
display period may lengthen for the indication that little space remains on the
P2 card.
6. P2 card remaining
free space (when
MODE CHECK is
being performed)
ꢄꢄꢄmin
The number of the P2 card slot that contains the target card and the remaining
free space are indicated (when MODE CHECK is being performed). In LOOP
REC mode, an indication of estimated recording time appears. For more
information, see [Loop Recording] (page 43). This indication also appears
when the target P2 card has been switched with a user button.
ꢂNote
Under VFR operation in native recording, the amount of free space increases
as the frame rate is lowered.
7. Unit REC indication REC
This can be displayed during the recording using the unit alone.
This is displayed when the menu option REC STATUS of the <VF
INDICATOR3> screen is set to “ON”.
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Information Item
Indication
Status
8. Battery type (when
MODE CHECK is
PRO14 - AC ADPT
Battery type, selected through a menu option. “AC ADPT” indicates when an
external DC power supply has been input.
being performed)
9. Battery remaining
level/voltage
ꢄꢄ.ꢄV
ꢄꢄꢄ%
Battery remaining level in tenths of a volt
The battery level of batteries having a level indicating function is displayed as a
percentage.
EMP
MAX
Where the battery has a level indicating function, this indicates that the battery
is empty.
Where the battery has a level indicating function, this indicates that the battery
is fully charged.
10.
MODE CHECK
Indication Area
LOW/MID/HIGH
–3 to 30
Value set for the master gain
Example: LOW: 0
(STATUS: Master gain)
(Cause of !LED
GAIN (0dB)
Gain status
illumination: displayed full- SHUTTER
Shutter status
screen)
ꢁ Indications selected
through the menu
option !LED are marked MATRIX
with [ ! ].
ꢁ Indications which may
activate the !LED are
marked with [ ].
WHITE PRE.
EXTENDER
B.GAMMA
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
COLOR COR.
FILTER
(FUNCTION: HD SDI A · OUTPUT: MEM/CAM/OFF
Position of OUTPUT SEL switch.
B)
TYPE: 4:2:2/4:4:4
Indicates current setting of SIGNAL FORMAT.
SIGNAL FORMAT is selected in the <OUTPUT SEL> screen of the SYSTEM
SETTING page.
CHAR: A/B/BOTH
Indicates current setting of HD SDI A · B CHAR.
HD SDI A · B CHAR is set from the <OUTPUT SEL> screen of the SYSTEM
SETTING page.
(FUNCTION: MON OUT) OUTPUT: MEM/CAM/OFF
SELECT: VBS/HD SDI
Position of OUTPUT SEL switch.
Indicates current setting of MONITOR OUT.
MONITOR OUT is set from the <OUTPUT SEL> screen of the SYSTEM
SETTING page.
CHAR: ON/OFF
Indicates current setting of MON OUT CHARACTER switch.
(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
Status and 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 32).
OP-SLOT
Indicates optional slot status.
The card status is indicated as:
PROXY/NO CARD/NOT SUPPORTED
(AUDIO: Enabling or
disabling the FRONT
AUDIO LEVEL control)
CH1: ON/OFF
CH2: ON/OFF
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.
(AUDIO: Phantom power FRONT:
status for the microphone) REAR:
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Phantom power status of the front microphone
Phantom power status of the rear microphone
For more information, see [MIC/AUDIO2] (page 199).
(AUDIO: Input signal and FRONT/W.L./REAR
level for each channel) CH1/2/3/4
Input signal and level for each channel
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Information Item
Indication
Status
11.
Camera Warning AWB A ACTIVE
and Report Area AWB B ACTIVE
AWB A OK ꢄ.ꢄK
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.
(Related to AWB, ABB
and switch settings)
AWB B OK ꢄ.ꢄK
AWB BREAK ꢄ.ꢄK
AWB NG
AWB action failed. The second line indicates the status.
Color temperature too low.
COLOR TEMP LOW
COLOR TEMP HIGH
LEVEL OVER
Color temperature too high.
Brightness too high.
LOW LIGHT
Brightness too low.
TIME OVER
Action timed-out.
AWB PRESET ꢄ.ꢄK
AWB cannot be performed because the AWB switch is position at [PRST] or
the super gain is enabled.
CHECK FILTER
This is warning to recheck the position of the filter switch knob during AWB and
when the power is turned on.
ABB ACTIVE
ABB OK
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: # ꢄ.ꢄK
AUTO KNEE: ON/OFF
GAIN: ꢄꢄdB
SS: 1/ꢄꢄꢄꢄ, ꢄꢄꢄ.ꢄd,
Xꢄꢄꢄ.ꢄd
The WHITE BAL switch has been switched. # is replaced with A, B or PRE.
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.
SS: X 1/ꢄꢄꢄꢄ, XX1/ꢄꢄꢄ Shutter speed is in SYNCHRO SCAN mode.
ND: ꢄ/CC: ꢄꢄK
EXTENDER: ON/OFF/ꢄꢄK
IRIS: ꢄꢄ F ꢄ.ꢄ
This appears when the filter setting has been selected.
Lens extender has been turned on or off.
Indicated when the iris override correction value is to be changed.
The dynamic range stretcher has been switched.
DRS: ON/OFF
(Low light warning)
(Y GET value)
LOW LIGHT
Brightness too low.
ꢄꢄꢄ.ꢄ%
With the Y GET ON setting, the output brightness level near the center marker
is displayed as “%”.
12.
User button
functions
INH
User buttons disabled.
I.OVR ON/OFF
S.BLK –ꢄꢄ/OFF
B.GAMMA ON/OFF
Y GET ON/OFF
DRS ON/OFF
ASSIST ON/OFF
C.TEMP ON/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.
Status of black gamma (shade correction for the black level): on or off
Indicates whether the Y GET function is on or off.
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.
UM:
USER MAIN
button
USER 1 button
USER 2 button
MARKER
SELECT button
TEXT MEMO
button
U1:
U2:
U3:
U4:
VFR ON/OFF
FRATE ON/OFF
VF GAM ON/OFF
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
REC SW
Indicates whether the VFR function is on or off.
Indicates whether the frame rate set in USR SW F.RATE is being applied.
Indicates whether the monitor gamma function is enabled for the viewfinder.
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.
RET SW
User button acts as RET switch.
PRE REC
SLOT SEL
Indicates that PRE RECORDING mode has been switched on or off.
Switch that changes the target card is set.
USB HOST/DEVICE/OFF
VF MARK A/B/OFF
USB action status has been switched.
Displayed when the marker displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen
has been changed.
TEXT MEMO
Indicates whether the TEXT MEMO function is on or off.
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Information Item
Indication
Status
13.
System
information and
warnings
SYSTEM ERROR-ꢄꢄ
Something abnormal is happening to the internal computer communications or
reference signal. No further recording or playback can be performed. ꢄꢄ is
replaced with an error code. For more information, see [Error Codes]
(page 163).
TURN POWER OFF
P2 card has been removed while being accessed (recorded, played back, or
formatted), and subsequent operation is disabled.
CARD ERR ꢄ
An error has occurred while recording data to or playing data from a P2 card. In
the actual indication the ꢄ 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.
Playback position is at the end of all the clips.
EOS
CANNOT REC
Indicates that it is not possible to record to a P2 card directly after insertion or
switching on the power. Detailed information is provided on the FUNCTION
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 has been added or deleted. For information on shot marks, see
[Shot Mark Function] (page 48).
SHOT MARK INVALID
UPDATING
This is displayed when shot marks cannot be added.
Clip information is being updated. Playback operation disabled.
USB DEVICE
The unit is in USB DEVICE mode. When communication is disabled, the
indication blinks.
USB HOST
Indicates that the unit is set to the USB HOST mode. When the external hard
disk is not successfully recognized, then the indication blinks.
THUMBNAIL OPEN
PROXY REC P2&SD
Thumbnail is being manipulated.
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
INDICATOR3> 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 INDICATOR3> screen is turned
on).
When the remaining free space on the SD Memory card drops below 1 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
Displayed when proxy recording stops because of failure on either the video
encoder card or the stream. Check the video encoder card or avoid use of
proxy recording. (When AJ-YAX800G is attached.)
SD CARD WRITE ERR
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).
TC REGEN
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 button where the SLOT SEL function is assigned.
SLOT SEL INVALID
This is displayed if the recording slots of P2 cards cannot be switched when
the user button where the SLOT SEL function is assigned is pressed.
DIR NG CARD
SLOT1/2/3/4/5
This is displayed when a P2 card with an irregular directory structure is
inserted or when beginning or ending a recording to an inserted card having
such a directory structure.
RUN DOWN CARD
SLOT1/2/3/4/5
This is displayed when the recording starts or completes with a P2 card on
which the maximum number of overwrites has been exceeded, or when data is
recorded after inserting such a P2 card.
AUDIO NOT RECORDING
This is displayed when audio is not being recorded on the P2 card even if the
audio level meter is moving.
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Information Item
Indication
Status
14.
Time code
indication
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.
15.
16.
CAC
CAC
EX
This is displayed when CAC is operating normally.
Lens extender used.
Extender
17/39. Color
temperature
ꢄ.ꢄK
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).
18/38. Filter position
1 - 4
A - D
–
This indicates the position of the ND filter.
This indicates the position of the CC filter.
This indicates that the filter has not been set to a proper position.
19.
20.
Dynamic range
stretcher mode
DRS
This is displayed when the function for compressing the video levels of
sections with high brightness to stretch the dynamic range has been selected.
WHITE BAL
switch position
A
B
P
WHITE BAL switch positioned at [A].
WHITE BAL switch positioned at [B].
WHITE BAL switch positioned at [PRST].
21/42. Gamma
Indication
HD
SD
This indicates the gamma used in the unit.
FLK1
FLK2
FLK3
FREC
VREC
22.
23.
Gain value
ꢄꢄdB
Current gain value.
Audio input
channel and
level meter
- - - - „- - - - +
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.
25.
Super black ON
B
Super black ON.
Iris override
indication
+ +
+
Correction phase of the iris override (when active)
+ +:
+:
– –:
–:
On the open side by 1
On the open side by 0.5
On the closed side by 1
On the closed side by 0.5
(No indication)
–
– –
No indication: Standard status
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Information Item
Iris, F value
Indication
Status
26.
NC
OPEN
Lens cable is not connected.
Lens iris is at maximum.
Lens iris value
F1.7 - F16
CLOSE
Lens iris closed.
ꢂNote
These indications are provided when the lens is capable of indicating the iris
value. When the iris is being overridden, they blink.
27.
28.
Zoom indication 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.
INTERVAL REC/
PRE
Displayed before and after operation during INTERVAL REC mode.
Displayed during INTERVAL REC operation.
(blink)
RECORDING
indication/SD
memory card
remaining free
space
(blink)
ꢄꢄhꢄꢄm/ꢄꢄs
Displays the pause time before the next recording during INTERVAL REC.
P-REC (blink)
Indicated while pre-recorded video and audio are being recorded on the P2
card. If the user button is set to perform the PRE RECORDING function, either
“P-REC OFF” or the specified duration “1s - 8s” is displayed when the PRE
RECORDING mode is switched by pressing the user button.
If a video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, optional) is attached, the remaining free
space on the SD Memory card will be displayed when the MODE CHECK
button is pressed during proxy recording.
ꢄꢄh ꢄꢄm
END
“END” is displayed when there is no remaining free space.
29/43. VF-GAMMA
This is only enabled when “FILM-REC” has been selected in the GAMMA
MODE SEL menu option. Video shot in the FILM-REC gamma mode is
converted to high-contrast video and supplied to the viewfinder. GAMMA
MODE SEL can be selected from the screen <GAMMA> in the PAINT page.
30/44. MON-GAMMA
M
This is only enabled when “FILM-REC” has been selected in the GAMMA
MODE SEL menu option. Video shot in the FILM-REC gamma mode is
converted to high-contrast video and supplied to the MON OUT output.
GAMMA MODE SEL can be selected from the screen <GAMMA> in the PAINT
page.
31.
F-REC DYNAMIC 200%
This indicates the dynamic range at FILM-REC.
At other times, it indicates knee-slope.
LVL indication
300%
400%
500%
600%
32.
33.
34.
F-REC BLACK
STR LVL
indication
00% - 30%
This indicates the level of black stretch at FILM-REC.
At other times, it indicates knee-point.
MASTER
GAMMA
indication
0.30 - 0.75
This indicates the master gamma level.
BLACK GAMMA –8 - OFF - +8
This indicates the gamma curve setting for dark locations on the screen.
setting
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Information Item
Indication
Status
35.
36.
37.
B.GAMMA
RANGE
1
2
3
This indicates the level (upper limit) of the compression/expansion.
Switch lock
setting
!SW LOCK
This is displayed when any of the side switches (GAIN, OUTPUT and AWB
switches) are operated with SIDE SW LOCK in a locked state. Note that it is
not displayed during when AJ-RC10G is connected and in operation.
Exposure
Indication
–4
When GAMMA MODE SEL has been set to “FILM-REC” and STATUS MODE
to “FILM REC”, executing the Y GET operation measures brightness in
proximity to the center marker. The measured value is displayed as an
exposure level.
–3„„
–3„
–3
–2„„
–2„
–2
–1„„
–1„
–1
A measured output signal of 30% is displayed as ±0 (normal). This value is
then adjusted by +1 STOP for every doubling of the amount of incident light
and by –1 STOP for every halving of the amount incident light. Each „
represents 1/3 STOP.
GAMMA MODE SEL is set from the <GAMMA> screen of the PAINT page.
STATUS MODE is set from the <VF DISPLAY> screen of the VF page.
±0
+0„
+0„„
+1
+1„
+1„„
+2
+2„
+2„„
+3
+3„
+3„„
+4
+4„
+4„„
+5
45.
P-10LOG
P
This is displayed when the HD SDI A · B output signal of the unit is P-10LOG.
P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication
Recording
status
Menu option
P2CARD REMAIN*
5. P2 card remaining free space
6. P2 card remaining free space
indication (during MODE CHECK)*
Status of unit
1
2
2
indication*
Under normal Other than
TOTAL
The total remaining free space of all P2
cards loaded in the P2 card slots is
indicated in minutes.
Not provided
conditions
LOOP REC
mode
Example: 30min
ONE-CARD
The number of the P2 card slot holding the Not provided
target P2 card, together with that card’s
remaining free space indicated in minutes.
Example:
8min
OFF
Not provided
Not provided
LOOP REC
mode
TOTAL/ONE-CARD
OFF
Indicated as “LOOP”
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
During MODE Other than
TOTAL/ONE-CARD/
OFF
The total remaining free space and
capacities of all P2 cards loaded in the P2 holding the target P2 card, together
card slots are indicated in minutes.
Example: 20/40
The number of the P2 card slot
CHECK
LOOP REC
mode
with that card’s remaining free space,
indicated in minutes.
Example: 8min
LOOP REC
mode
Indicated as “LOOP”
The estimated recording time is
indicated in minutes.
Example: 7min
*1 The menu option P2CARD REMAIN can be found in the <VF INDICATOR3> screen on the VF page.
*2 If the remaining free space or memory capacity is 9999 min or more, [9999min] is displayed.
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Indications Available in the Viewfinder Screen
Selectable
Provided when
the appropriate
status is
between on and
off through menu
options
Provided during Can be switched Provided during
MODE CHECK*
off.
playback
encountered.
1.
2.
System mode
ꢅ
–
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
Frame number for shooting and
recording
ꢅ
–
3.
4.
5.
6.
REC FORMAT
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
–
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
–
Shutter speed/mode
P2 card remaining free space
P2 card remaining free space
(when MODE CHECK is being
performed)
–
–
ꢆ
ꢅ
–
7.
8.
Unit REC indication
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
Battery type (when MODE CHECK
is being performed)
–
–
ꢆ
9.
Battery remaining level/voltage
ꢅ
–
–
–
ꢆ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
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. CAC
–
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
–
–
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
16. Extender
–
17. Color temperature
–
18. Filter position
–
19. Dynamic range stretcher mode
20. WHITE BAL switch position
21. Gamma Indication
–
–
–
–
–
–
22. Gain value
–
–
23. Audio input channel and level
meter
All 4ch input
information
ꢅ
–
ꢅ
–
24. Super black ON
25. Iris override indication
26. Iris, F value
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
–
–
27. Zoom indication
–
28. INTERVAL REC/PRE RECORDING
indication/SD memory card
remaining free space
–
ꢅ
ꢆ
–
–
29. VF-GAMMA
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢆ
ꢆ
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
30. MON-GAMMA
31. F-REC DYNAMIC LVL indication
32. F-REC BLACK STR LVL indication
33. MASTER GAMMA indication
34. BLACK GAMMA setting
35. B.GAMMA RANGE
36. Switch lock setting
37. Exposure Indication
38. Filter position
39. Color temperature
40. Shutter speed/mode
41. Gamma Indication
42. Frame number for shooting and
recording
–
ꢅ
–
–
–
43. VF-GAMMA
44. MON-GAMMA
45. P-10LOG
–
–
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ꢅ
* ꢅ: Not provided when the menu option STATUS is set to “OFF”, which can be found in the <MODE CHECK IND> screen on the VF page.
ꢆ: Provided regardless of the menu option setting.
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The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to
indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may be
limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP
MODE. This menu option can be found in the <VF
DISPLAY> screen on the VF page.
For directions on navigating the menu, see [Setting Menu
Options] (page 168).
Setting change/adjustment messages and DISP MODE settings
Message appears when:
DISP MODE
settings
Message
1
2
3
CC filter/ND filter changed.
Gain changed.
ND: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4), CC: m (m=A, B, C, D)
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
GAIN: n dB
(n=–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30)
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢆ
WHITE BAL switch re-positioned.
WHITE: n (n=A, B, PRE)
AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch positioned at
[AUTO KNEE] or [OFF].
1/180.0 deg (or 1/172.8 deg, 1/144.0 deg, 1/120.0 deg, 1/90.0 deg,
1/45.0 deg, 1/ꢄꢄꢄꢄ, X1/ꢄꢄꢄꢄ, Xꢄꢄꢄ.ꢄ deg, XX1/ꢄꢄꢄ)
Shutter speed/mode changed.
ꢅ
ꢆ
ꢆ
White balance adjusted (AWB performed).
Black balance adjusted (ABB performed).
Extender selected.
Example: AWB A OK 3.2 K
Example: ABB OK
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢅ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢅ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
ꢆ
Example: EXTENDER ON
Example: UM: SLOT SEL
Example: ++ F 5.6
User button selected.
Iris being overridden.
ꢆ: Message appears.
ꢅ: Message does not appear.
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.
For directions on navigating the menu, see [Setting Menu
Options] (page 168).
ꢂNote
The indication “MRK: 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 “MRK: B”, allowing you to view the settings.
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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 unit switches
the marker indication as follows.
b
c
MRK: A ꢀ MRK: B ꢀ MRK: OFF
If the menu option FRAME SIG is set to “14:9” as the
information of Marker A and “4:3” as the information of
Marker B, then the 14:9 and 4:3 view angles can easily be
checked with the button, as required.
d
b. Center marker
c. Safety zone
d. The view angle specified through the menu option
FRAME SIG is displayed.
a
a. MARKER SELECT button
Checking Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder
The viewfinder displays the return video signal input to the
GENLOCK IN connector while the RET button at the lens is
held down.
Note, however, that the return video signal cannot be viewed
unless the signal format set using SYSTEM MODE matches
the input signal to the GENLOCK IN connector.
To enable this capability, select “CAM RET” for the menu
option RET SW. This option can be found in the <SW
MODE> screen on the CAM OPERATION page.
ꢂNote
1080/23.98P, 1080/24P and SD format signals cannot be
viewed.
Adjustments and Settings for Recording: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
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