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Panasonic AJ-SPX800P Operating Instructions Manual

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Memory Card Camera Recorder
AJ-
P
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
F0604T4035 -F
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Printed in Japan
VQT0L00-3

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH F0604T4035 -F Printed in Japan VQT0L00-3...

  • Page 2: Software Information For This Product

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

  • Page 3: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use FCC Note: CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions for Use ....3 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 1 Introduction ....7 for Recording .
  • Page 5 7-1 Inspections Before Shooting ....91 the AJ-SPX800P and a PC ....75 7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections .
  • Page 6 Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables . . . 98 8-7 FILE ....... 121 8-1 Menu Configuration.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    (VTR) that supports DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats. The camera offers a choice of interlaced scanning and progressive scanning modes. The AJ-SPX800P provides for a wide range of uses, with such features as film-like gamma correction capability for authoring, and storage-type gain-up capability for news picture shooting.

  • Page 8: Recorder/Player Features

    1-2 Recorder/player Features Multiple Slots 4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats) The AJ-SPX800P is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. All formats - DVCPRO, DV and DVCPRO50 - support 4- Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for channel digital audio recording with high-quality sound (48 continuous recording.
  • Page 9 SD memory cards> (page 17). Features USB2.0 port By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted in the AJ-SPX800P can be used as a bulk storage device. DVCPRO/DV (IEEE1394 Digital input/output) connection (when AJ-YAD800G attached) By attaching the optional IEEE1394 interface board (AJ- YAD800G), data can be input or output from a connected external IEEE1394 device.

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    NP-L50 Lens: Battery mount (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon BP-90 type BP-H120 Memory Card Camera Battery mount HP-90L Recorder GPS unit: AJ-SPX800P AJ-GPS900G AC adapter: AJ-B75 Tripod adapter: SHAN-TM700 SDI output board: AJ-YA902AG Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 IEEE1394 Interface Board: AJ-YAD800G Soft carrying case:...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions

    Tripod mount To operate your AJ-SPX800P on AC power, the AC adaptor AJ-B75 (optional accessory) must be connected to this When you want to mount the AJ-SPX800P on a tripod, the socket. optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached here. BREAKER switch...

  • Page 12: Audio (Input) Function Section

    2-2 Audio (input) Function Section MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) <Note> A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. When you use stereo microphone (AJ-MC900G optional), Power for the microphone comes from this jack. set both CH1 and CH2 to [FRONT]. The signal from L CH is A remote microphone may be connected.

  • Page 13: Audio (Output) Function Section

    2-3 Audio (output) Function Section AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) Speakers This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels The speakers output EE sound during recording, and 1/2 or 3/4. reproduced sound during playback. Output signals are selected with the MONITOR SELECT The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning lamp CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
  • Page 14 2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section !30" !32" !31" Shooting and Recording (camera unit) CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and color AWB: White balance is automatically adjusted. temperature of the subject.

  • Page 15: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions

    OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch MARKER SELECT button Used to select the video signals sent from the camera unit to This button selects the marker information indicated on the the memory, viewfinder and video monitor. viewfinder screen. It switches between two marker information indications, which can be selected using a menu CAM.
  • Page 16 AJ-SPX800P and a PC]. Even if this switch is set to “CAM”, if “VIDEO” or “1394” is selected for REC SIGNAL the AJ-SPX800P performs the GENLOCK IN connector operation when "MEM" is selected. The menu option REC...

  • Page 17: Menu Operation Section

    (optional). <Cautions in using SD memory cards> SD memory cards used with the AJ-SPX800P should conform to SD standards. Be sure to format cards using the AJ-SPX800P. Cards formatted according to SD standards using PCs or other devices can be used.

  • Page 18: Time Code Section

    TC OUT connector (BNC) user bits. R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time code only When you inter-lock the time code of the AJ-SPX800P with during recording. that of an external device this must be connected with the For spliced scenes recorded on P2 cards, the time code input (TC IN) connector of the external device.

  • Page 19: Warning And Status Display Functions

    2-7 Warning Status Display 2-8 Display Window Functions Functions P2 card/battery-remaining level indications Media-remaining space indication bar The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, using a seven-segment display. Each segment can represent either three or five minutes of remaining free space, depending on the value set through the menu option CARD REMAIN/ .

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor

    Positions of time code-related switches and Mode indication information provided Stays illuminated in 16:9 mode. Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format is DV. GPS: Stays illuminated when radio waves are not received during Position of DISPLAY Position of TCG Information Item GPS operation.

  • Page 21: Viewfinder

    2-10 Viewfinder Back tally lamp This lamp stays illuminated during shooting. It also blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts. When the lever is positioned at [OFF], the back tally lamp is hidden. Eyepiece Diopter adjustment ring Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    ACCESS out door to the left. The door opens. Slide lock Insert a P2 card into the AJ-SPX800P. The P2 CARD button ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. For how the P2 card status is indicated, see [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards] (page 23).
  • Page 23 (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks in orange), do not remove the P2 card. Writing and reading enabled. However, some clips If your AJ-SPX800P is not set to turn on the P2 CARD Stays on in ACTIVE ! recorded on the P2 card may...

  • Page 24: Basic Procedures

    Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more than four When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as segments of the battery-remaining amount indication bar detailed below, before starting to use your AJ-SPX800P. are illuminated. If the number of illuminated segments is fewer than five, Setting the switches before shooting and recording first check the battery placement.
  • Page 25 Shooting White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below. Select a filter according to light conditions. When the white balance is saved: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B]. When the white or black balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].

  • Page 26: Normal Recording

    3-4 PRE-RECORDING function Pressing either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on The internal memory of your AJ-SPX800P is capable of storing the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video several seconds of video and sound data coming from the and sound on the P2 card.

  • Page 27: Loop Recording

    During recording of IEEE1394 input or INTERVAL REC operation, LOOP REC is not available. Terminating the Loop Recording Mode You can terminate the loop recording mode by either: Turning off the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX800P; or Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”.
  • Page 28 To check the previous recording during a pause TOTAL REC TIME (Recording time on P2 card) Press the RET button at the lens to put the AJ-SPX800P into REC REVIEW mode. ONE SHOT operation continues after the REC REVIEW. For continuous recording...

  • Page 29: Recording Review Function

    If the power is turned off during recording user button by using one of the menu options USER MAIN SW, If the AJ-SPX800P is turned off during interval recording, the USER1 SW or USER2 SW. These options can be found in the video stored in memory is recorded onto the P2 card, and then <USER SW>...

  • Page 30: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    When a P2 card has been just removed or inserted, or when the power has been just turned on for playback, it may take some time for the AJ-SPX800P to read clip information. If this is the case, the viewfinder displays “UPDATING”.

  • Page 31: Shot Mark Function

    [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos] and [6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos]. 3-11 Recording Setting and Operation Mode The AJ-SPX800P recording mode works according to the priorities outlined in the following table, relative to the setting of the menus and switches. Menu switches related to system/recording...

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To record high-quality video with the AJ-SPX800P, the black and Place a white pattern at a point where the light conditions white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. match those for the light source of the subject. Then zoom-...
  • Page 33 WHITE BAL switch (A or B). Your AJ-SPX800P has four built-in filters; it stores eight (4 2) adjusted values. Note that, when the menu options AWB A and AWB B are set to “VAR”, the color temperatures specified through COLOR TEMP...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Black Balance

    During a black balance adjustment, light is automatically You use your AJ-SPX800P the first time; cut off. Your AJ-SPX800P has not been used for some time; During a black balance adjustment, the gain switchover The ambient temperature has changed substantially;...

  • Page 35: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    CAM OPERATION mode SCAN mode page. The selected shutter speed is retained even if the AJ-SPX800P <Note> is turned off. Your AJ-SPX800P is not factory-set to display the SUPER V mode on the viewfinder screen. To display this mode, set the menu option SUPER V found in the <SHUTTER...

  • Page 36: Placing The Camera-Recorder

    4-3 Selecting Recording Signals and SYNCHRO SCAN Mode Recording System To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow The AJ-SPX800P is capable of utilising user-selected recording the steps below. signals and format. Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards...

  • Page 37: Selecting The Recording System

    Adjusting Recording Levels non-standard signals output from the GENLOCK IN connector, may degrade video quality. In any format (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV), the AJ-SPX800P When “PROG.” is specified for the menu option V.RES (24/ supports independent four-channel audio recording. 30P), segmented-frame video is recorded, allowing you to When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at perform completely progressive editing.

  • Page 38: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Audio level meter in the viewfinder F:1---- R:2---- ---+ When operating the AJ-SPX800P without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted.

  • Page 39: Setting Time Data

    <Note> DISPLAY switch The AJ-SPX800P also records the time code and user bits in the VIDEO AUX area. The value for the time code (VITC) is the same as that of the time code (LTC) in the sub-code area. The user bits (of VITC) also records special information, including the shoting frame rate.

  • Page 40: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time

    4-5-2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time Time Time Area Area difference difference Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. 00:00 Greenwich – 00:30 – 01:00 Azores Islands – 01:30 Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display –...

  • Page 41: Setting The Time Code

    Regeneration of Time Code When the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to “REGEN”, the AJ-SPX800P reads the time code recorded in the last frame on TC IN the last recorded clip (with the most recent recording date and GENLOCK IN time) to maintain and record that value.
  • Page 42 Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN]. <Notes> To externally lock the AJ-SPX800P, as the master device, with Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that of the camera. Note that in a system using both interlaced and Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”.

  • Page 43: Providing An Id To The Camera

    4-5-6 Setting UMID Information The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> screen. The AJ-SPX800P supports UMID metadata. You need to specify The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, symbols, as UMID information the country where you live (using up to and/or spaces.

  • Page 44: Ctl Count Setting And Display

    The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to check the by shooting dates), previous playback CTL count is disabled. settings and status of the AJ-SPX800P. The first frame of the first clip is used as a reference value for Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the screen as recalculation, and the new playback CTL count is displayed.

  • Page 45: Menu Displays In The Viewfinder Screen

    <USER MENU <Note> SELECT> screen, which is accessible from the When the AJ-SPX800P is in thumbnail mode, the viewfinder MAIN MENU page. displays “THUMBNAIL OPEN”, disabling navigation through the For more information, see [4-6-3 Selecting menu.

  • Page 46: Selecting Options For User Menu

    When the settings are finalised, press the MENU button. This terminates the menu option setting mode and returns the AJ-SPX800P to normal operation mode. 4-6-3 Selecting Options for USER MENU Go to the USER MENU SELECT page from MAIN MENU. Then,...

  • Page 47: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

    For more information, see [7-3 Warning System]. Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp This lamp comes on when the AJ-SPX800P is in any of the abnormal operating statuses specified through the menu sub-option !LED. For statuses that activate the lamp, see the options in the <!LED>...
  • Page 48 Information Item Indication Status 60i, 30P, 24P, 24PA Camera shooting mode (progressive or interlaced) Camera Shooting Mode Lens extender used. Extender LOW/MID/HIGH Value set for the master gain MODE CHECK –3 to 30 Example: LOW: 0 Indication Area S.GAIN 30/36/42/48 Gain value to which S.GAIN and DS.GAIN are assigned (STATUS: DS.GAIN...
  • Page 49 Information Item Indication Status AWB A ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch A. Camera Warning and AWB B ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch B. Report Area AWB A OK AWB successful on Ch A. (related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK AWB successful on Ch B.
  • Page 50 Mark Function]. UPDATING Clip information is being updated. Playback operation disabled. USB DRIVE AJ-SPX800P is in USB mode. When communication is disabled, the indication blinks. THUMBNAIL OPEN Thumbnail is being manipulated. Displayed when the connection of the DVCPRO/DV connector is abnormal (when 1394 INITIAL ERROR AJ-YAD800G is attached).
  • Page 51 Digital battery remaining level, as a percentage level/voltage Digital battery empty. Digital battery fully charged. When the AJ-SPX800P is used as a system camera using a 26-pin extender or Camera-recorder Triax, the recording status of the camera-recorder is displayed using characters. REC indication The indication stays illuminated during recording.
  • Page 52 P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication Status of Menu option P2 card remaining free space P2 card remaining free space Recording status AJ-SPX800P P2 CARD REMAIN* indication indication (during MODE CHECK) Under normal Other than LOOP TOTAL The total remaining free space of all P2...

  • Page 53: Display Modes And Setting Changes/Adjustment Result Messages

    4-7-4 Display Modes and Setting Changes/ adjustment Result Messages The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may be limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP MODE. This menu option can be found in the <VF DISPLAY>...

  • Page 54: Setting The Marker Displays

    RET SW. This option can be found in the <SW MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page. The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to view the marker settings of the AJ-SPX800P. Pressing the MARKER SELECT button on the camera-recorder switches the marker indication as follows.

  • Page 55: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor This menu option can be found in the <OUTPUT SEL> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING Turn on the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX800P. page. Slide the OPEN button in the arrow direction to open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 56: Menu-Driven Function Setup

    GAIN attached, an SDI signal can be output from the VIDEO OUT connector. In addition to the standard L/M/H gain mode, the AJ-SPX800P For more information, see [8-2-5 OUTPUT SEL]. supports S.GAIN (super gain) mode, featuring greater than 30- dB analog gain-up, together with DS.GAIN (digital super gain) mode, storage-type gain-up based on progressive drive technology.

  • Page 57: Assigning Functions To User Main

    The target (reference) value in Auto Iris mode must be changed. To change the target value, put the AJ-SPX800P 4-9-5 Setting Color Temperature Manually into this mode and press the JOG dial button. Turn the JOG dial button clockwise or anti-clockwise to The white balance can be manually adjusted by setting the color change the value.

  • Page 58: Handling Data

    SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where they may be Exposed to high temperatures/humidities; Exposed to water droplets; or Electrically charged. For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted into the AJ-SPX800P with the lid closed.
  • Page 59 Press the JOG dial button. This moves the cursor to the CARD READ/WRITE> screen open, the data title cannot entry area, putting the AJ-SPX800P in entry mode. be edited. Move the cursor to the option TITLE READ and press the JOG dial button.
  • Page 60 A to Z (No SD memory card inserted.) WRITE NG The card has not been formatted Numerals: 0 to 9 FORMAT ERROR using the AJ-SPX800P. (SD memory card not properly Replace the card. Symbols: ', >, <, /, - formatted.) WRITE NG The card may be defective.
  • Page 61 READ NG The card has not been formatted To read data on a selected file FORMAT ERROR using the AJ-SPX800P. (SD memory card not properly Replace the card. formatted.) Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option READ NG Write file data.

  • Page 62: How To Use The User Data

    The data written in the user area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P is read to complete the setting. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. To write settings data in the user area The set user data may be also read without navigating the menu.

  • Page 63: How To Use Scene File Data

    It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area of This writes the setting data into the scene file area of the the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P, or to read data written AJ-SPX800P internal memory.
  • Page 64 The data stored in the scene file area of the internal The data stored in the scene file area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P is read to complete the memory of the AJ-SPX800P is reset to the defaults.

  • Page 65: Resetting Menu Option Settings To Defaults

    4-10-6 Lens File Data When the title is set, turn the JOG dial button to move the The AJ-SPX800P is capable of correcting the lens white cursor to [:]. shading. This lens white shading correction may be stored as lens file data (maximum number of data sets is eight).

  • Page 66: Chapter 5 Preparation

    Please contact Anton/ Bauer for information about the lighting system. Using a Battery Pack Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used: • Panasonic • Anton/Bauer • • PACO •...
  • Page 67 When using a BP-90 type battery pack Connect the battery pack plug to the socket inside the battery case, and insert the battery pack into the case. Remove the battery holder. Label Battery holder surface Attaching the battery case to the camera-recorder. Connect the cable on the camera-recorder to the cable on the battery case (BP-90 type).
  • Page 68 Using an NP-1 type battery pack Setting the battery type. Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. Remove the battery holder. Select BATTERY SELECT from the <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. Mount the NP-1 type battery case on the camera-recorder. When using a battery not listed under BATTERY SELECT: Tighten the mounting screws.

  • Page 69: Using An Ac Power Supply

    5-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply 5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and Adjusting its Position When using the Panasonic AJ-B75 AC adapter Please refer to the viewfinder instruction manual. Plug the AJ-B75 DC OUT connector into the camera- Note: A slide rail is required to mount any viewfinder other than recorder’s external DC input socket.

  • Page 70: Mounting The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments

    5-3 Mounting the lens and Adjusting the Lens Flange Back Performing the Flange Back and If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and wide- angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back White Shading Adjustments (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface).
  • Page 71 Adjusting the Lens White Shading Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B, and Take the following steps to adjust the white shading: execute Auto White Balance (AWB) with the AUTO W/B BAL switch. <Note> Next, execute Auto Black Balance (ABB) with the AUTO Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the lens W/B BAL switch.
  • Page 72 This completes the white shading adjustment. The compensation values are stored in the non-volatile internal Press the JOG Dial button again and turn it until a desired memory. Therefore, re-adjusting the white shading is not letter for the title appears. required, even after the camera-recorder power has been turned Turning the JOG Dial button changes the letter displayed in off.
  • Page 73 Reading out the Lens File Data Resetting Lens File Data to Factory Standard Settings The lens file data can be reset to the standard setting values that Select the lens file No. to read out by following Steps were set when the camera was shipped from the factory. in the [Storing the Lens File Data] section.

  • Page 74: Preparing For Audio Input

    5-4 Preparing for Audio Input 5-4-2 When Using a Wireless Receiver Using an External Wireless Receiver Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Mount a wireless receiver when using a wireless system. 5-4-1 When Using the Front Microphone Mount the wireless receiver on the camera attachment.

  • Page 75: When Using Audio Devices

    Remove the cover to insert the wireless receiver and secure it with the screws. By connecting the AJ-SPX800P with an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card connected to the AJ-SPX800P can be used as a mass storage device. Procedures for establishing a connection with a PC Connect the USB cable to the USB 2.0 port.

  • Page 76: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    <Notes> A USB driver must be installed on the PC. When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod adapter AJ-SPX800P is only applicable to USB 2.0, not to USB supplied with the camera. 1.1. Only one AJ-SPX800P at a time must be connected to Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod.

  • Page 77: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 5-9 Connecting the AJ-EC3P Extension Controller Shoulder Strap Some functions can be remote-controlled when the AJ-EC3P extension control unit (optional) is connected to the camera. When the AJ-EC3P is connected, the camera automatically enters remote control mode after the power switches of both the camera and the AJ-EC3P are turned ON.

  • Page 78: Attaching The Front Audio Level Control

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

  • Page 79: With Thumbnails

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

  • Page 80: Thumbnail Screen

    6-2 Thumbnail Screen Time Display Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen You can set this to display the time code at the start of clip on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again recording, the user bits at the start of clip recording, the returns the display to the regular display.

  • Page 81: Selecting Thumbnails

    6-3 Selecting Thumbnails 6-4 Playing Back Clips Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the desired The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a blue clip.

  • Page 82: Switching The Thumbnail Display

    6-5 Switching the Thumbnail Display 6-6 Shot Mark The display can be switched so that only those clips matching A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. clip from the others.

  • Page 83: Voice Memo

    6-7 Voice Memo Press the left/right cursor buttons ( ) to move the pointer over the still image that is related to the voice memo you A voice memo is audio data that can be attached to the clip wish to play back. Then, press the SET button. separately from the voice recorded during shooting.

  • Page 84: Deleting Voice Memos

    6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos 6-8 Deleting Clips Perform Steps in the [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Press the THUMBNAIL button. Memos] section to select the voice memo in the clip. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Move the pointer over the clip you want to delete, and press Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip you the MENU BAR button.

  • Page 85: Restoring Clips

    6-9 Restoring Clips 6-11 Copying Clips Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden powering- Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card or SD memory card down during recording, or removal of the P2 card being in the desired slot.

  • Page 86: Setting Of Clip Meta Data

    (object of shooting). MEMO* : Displays [OFFSET] (location of the frame where the text memo is added), [TEXT] (contents of the text memo), [PERSON] (person recorded the text memo added to the clip). The AJ-SPX800P can record one text memo per clip.

  • Page 87: Setting Of Proxy (Optional)

    <Note> From the menu bar, select OPERATION FORMAT. The AJ-SPX800P only displays printable ASCII characters. The following screen appears. Select the slot number for the P2 card you want to format. Select EXIT if formatting is not required.

  • Page 88: Formatting Sd Memory Cards

    6-15 Formatting SD memory cards 6-16 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera- The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit your recorder, perform the following operation: preferences.

  • Page 89: Properties

    6-17 Properties 6-17-2 P2 Card Status Display From the menu bar, select PROPERTY CARD STATUS. The The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed. following screen appears. 6-17-1 Clip Property From the menu bar, select PROPERTY CLIP PROPERTY. The following screen appears.

  • Page 90: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    “SD STANDARD: NOT SUPPORTED” is displayed. If this is the case, writing or reading will not be successful. Format the card with the AJ-SPX800P.For more on formatting SD memory cards, see [6-15 Formatting SD memory cards]. 6-17-4 Confirmation of Metadata Upload The contents of the metadata upload file that is read from the SD memory card can be checked.

  • Page 91: Inspections

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 7-1 Inspections Before Shooting 7-1-2 Inspecting the Camera Unit Make sure you check that the system is operating normally Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the zoom before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a color operation.

  • Page 92: Inspecting The Memory Recording

    7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording 2. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to [AUTO]. Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from [1. Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [FRONT]. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits 7-2 Maintenance 7-2-1 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder Set the user’s bit as required. Please refer to [4-5-1 Setting the User Bits] for the setting procedures. Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder.

  • Page 94: Connector Signals

    AUDIO IN AUDIO IN (H) L CH OUT (H) L CH OUT (C) AUDIO IN (C) R CH OUT (H) +12V Panasonic Part No. K1AB103A0007 R CH OUT (C) Manufacturer Part No. HA16PRM-3SG Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0024 (Hirose Electric Co.) Manufacturer Part No.

  • Page 95: Warning System

    7-3 Warning System 7-3-1 Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. <Note> The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors occur simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered.
  • Page 96 5. P2 Card Fully Recorded 7. Low Wireless Signal Reception Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA capacity Display window No display. indication start blinking. indication Continues to light up until an operation is Blinks 4 times per second. (During pause and WARNING lamp WARNING lamp performed.

  • Page 97: Error Codes

    7-3-2 Error Codes 9. Battery Nearly Empty The following error codes are displayed in the display window if Display window One of the bars in the battery remaining indicator an error occurs in the camera: indication starts blinking. WARNING lamp Blinks once per second.

  • Page 98: Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-1 Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE MAIN MENU OPTION MODE 1 PAINT OPTION MODE 2 MATRIX REC FUNCTION OPTION MENU COLOR CORRECTION OUTPUT SEL LOW SETTING OPTION LCD MONITOR MID SETTING GENLOCK HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL...

  • Page 99: System Setting

    REC TALLY Selects display of the recording status of the REC SIGNAL Select video input signals. camera when the AJ-SPX800P is used with CAM Record the signal from the camera GREEN VIDEO a 26-pin extender or Triax, or when it is...

  • Page 100: Option Mode 1

    SDI METADATA ON Select whether or not to output metadata CONTROL BOTH external VTR and the AJ-SPX800P when a (UMID) to the SDI (when the optional AJ- 26-pin camera adapter (AJ-CA905G, YA902AG is attached). optional) is attached and used with an –...

  • Page 101: Rec Function

    8-2-4 REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range VOICE MEMO Set the available memory space for voice INTERVAL REC Sets INTERVAL REC function. memos in P2 cards. ON: Uses internal memory to perform RESERV MODE ONE SHOT...

  • Page 102: Output Sel

    8-2-5 OUTPUT SEL 8-2-6 LCD MONITOR Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range VIDEO OUT Select the output signal on the VIDEO OUT BRIGHTNESS –7 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. terminal. VBS: Output a regular composite signal. VF: Output a VF Y signal.

  • Page 103: Genlock

    8-3 PAINT 8-2-7 GENLOCK 8-3-1 ROP Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range GENLOCK Switch the camera synchronising signal. MASTER PED –200 Set the master pedestal level. INT: Synchronise with the internal +000 reference signal regardless of the 26P EXT reference signal input to the S C U F E...

  • Page 104: Matrix

    8-3-2 MATRIX 8-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MATRIX Select the color correction table. 2 types of –63 Perform red color correction (saturation and tables can be stored: type A and type B. hue).

  • Page 105: Low Setting

    8-3-4 LOW SETTING 8-3-5 MID SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.

  • Page 106: High Setting

    8-3-6 HIGH SETTING 8-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, KNEE APE LVL OFF Set KNEE APE LEVEL. 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. GAIN 18dB S C U F E...

  • Page 107: Skin Tone Dtl

    8-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL 8-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SKIN TONE Set the skin tone DTL to ON or OFF. MASTER PED –200 Set the master pedestal. +000 S C U F E S C U F E +200 SKIN TONE...

  • Page 108: Gamma

    8-3-10 GAMMA 8-3-11 FLARE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER 0.35 Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. R FLARE Set the R FLARE. GAMMA 0.45 S C U F E S C U F E 0.75 G FLARE Set the G FLARE.

  • Page 109: Camera Setting

    8-4 VF 8-3-12 CAMERA SETTING 8-4-1 VF DISPLAY Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range DETAIL Set the DTL (H, V) to ON or OFF. DISP NORMAL NORMAL: Display status constantly. HOLD: Display status only when the CONDITION HOLD MODE CHECK switch is pressed.

  • Page 110: Vf Marker

    8-4-2 VF MARKER 8-4-4 VF INDICATOR1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range TABLE Select the VF MARKER setting table. EXTENDER Set the extender indication to ON or OFF. First, select table A or B, then set the items below for each table.

  • Page 111: Vf Indicator2

    OFF: REC indication not enabled. ONE-CARD: <Note> Display the remaining capacity of the This option is useful when the AJ-SPX800P P2 card currently used for recording. is used independently. When a 26-pin OFF: Disable the remaining capacity extender, external VTR, or Triax is indication.

  • Page 112: Led

    8-5 CAM OPERATION 8-4-7 !LED 8-5-1 CAMERA ID Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range GAIN(0dB) Select whether or not to illuminate when Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded on GAIN is set to other than 0 dB. color bars.

  • Page 113: Shutter Select

    8-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT 8-5-4 USER SW Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SUPER V FRM1 Select the SUPER V switching mode. USER MAIN SW INH Allocate the USER MAIN button. FRM1: Normal mode. MODE FRM2 S.GAIN FRM2: After-image reduction mode.

  • Page 114: Sw Mode

    8-5-5 SW MODE 8-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range RET SW Select the RET switch function. FILTER INH Select whether or not to retain white balance REC CHECK: memory (A/B) data for individual filters. CHECK Perform REC REVIEW.

  • Page 115: User Sw Gain

    8-5-7 USER SW GAIN 8-5-8 IRIS Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range S.GAIN Select whether or not to enable 30dB for A.IRIS LEVEL Set the target value for auto iris. SUPER GAIN. 30 dB •...

  • Page 116: Main Operation

    8-6 MAIN OPERATION 8-6-1 BATTERY/P2CARD Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm to BATTERY PRO14 Select the battery to use. Remaining beep for P2 CARD NEAR END ALARM. capacity detection is also performed END ALARM SELECT...

  • Page 117: Battery Setting1

    8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range DIONIC90 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. PRO14 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. :Enable selection. :Enable selection. • • • :Disable selection. • :Disable selection. AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END...

  • Page 118: Battery Setting2

    8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ENDURA50 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. NiCd14 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. :Enable selection. • :Enable selection. • • :Disable selection. • :Disable selection. AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END NEAR END 11.0 Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

  • Page 119: Mic/Audio1

    8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range 25M REC CH Select the audio channels to be recorded in FRONT VR CH1 FRONT Select whether or not to enable the FRONT the DVCPRO and DV formats. AUDIO LEVEL control for the signal selected W.L.

  • Page 120: Tc/Ub

    REGEN:Read out value stored in card and record value continuously. mode. <Note> The AJ-SPX800P always operates in FRM RATE for 24P and 24PA modes. For more information, refer to the 24P VITC UB items. The menu option 24P VITC UB is found in the OPTION screen on the OPTION MENU page.

  • Page 121: Umid Set/Info

    8-7 FILE 8-6-7 UMID SET/INFO 8-7-1 SD CARD READ/WRITE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range COUNTRY NO-INFO Input the user’s country. NO-INFO is R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. displayed until the input completes. –...

  • Page 122: Lens File

    8-8 MAINTENANCE 8-7-3 LENS FILE 8-8-1 SYSTEM CHECK Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range FILE NO. Select the lens file number. COLOR CHECK ON ON/OFF switching for checking proper operation of the camera-recorder. Displays the center Y and RGB levels on the –...

  • Page 123: Diagnostic1

    8-8-5 DIAGNOSTIC1 8-8-6 DIAGNOSTIC2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range CAMSOFT(IN) Display the software version for the SYSCON SOFT Display the software version for the system microprocessor-controlled flash. control microprocessor. – – – – – –...

  • Page 124: Option Menu

    MODE is allowed. <Note> Regardless of the setting of this option, the AJ-SPX800P always operates according to the VITC UB MODE setting when not operated in 24P or 24PA modes. The menu option VITC UB MODE can be found in the TC UB screen on the MAIN OPERATION –...

  • Page 125: External Unit

    CA901P) and using this in conjunction with the AJ-BS901P, By attaching the optional 26-pin camera adapter (AJ-CA905G), enables the AJ-SPX800P to be operated as a system camera. connection with the remote control unit AJ-RC905P is possible It is possible to transfer video recorded by the AJ-SPX800P...

  • Page 126: Chapter 10 Specifications

    Chapter 10 Specifications [General] Synchro-scan shutter: 1/60.3 to 1/249.7 Lens mount: Power supply DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V). 2/3-inch bayonet type Power consumption: Color separation optical system: 24 W (Main unit only, with LCD monitor OFF). Optical prism (F1.4) 27 W (With the SDI and IEEE1394 option installed, Sensitivity: LCD monitor ON).
  • Page 127 Audio System Time code input Sampling frequency: TC IN: BNC, 0.5 V to 8 V , 10 k 48 kHz (synchronised with video) Quantizing: Time code output 16 bits Frequency response: TC OUT: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB (at standard level) BNC, low impedance, 2.0 ±...
  • Page 128 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...

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