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Panasonic AJ-HPX2100E Operating Instructions Manual

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Memory Card Camera Recorder
AJ-
E
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
F1206T0 -F @
Printed in Japan
VQT1D31

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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 F1206T0 -F @ Printed in Japan VQT1D31...

  • Page 2: Read This First

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  • Page 3: General

    Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant source code, visit 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first! ......................... 2 General Features of Camera unit ..............7 Features of Recorder/player unit............8 Features of the Input/Output unit ...........10 Other features ................10 Dimensions drawing ...............11 System Configuration ..............12 Parts and their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Sectection .......13 Audio (input) Function Section ............14 Audio (output) Function Section .............15 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section ....16...
  • Page 5 Adjustments and Settings for Multi Format ...................36 Recording Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance ......38 Setting the Electronic Shutter............42 Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons ................44 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels ..46 Setting Time Data ................48 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays ..........61 Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor...........71 Selection of video output signals............72...
  • Page 6 Connection with external Connection through the DVCPRO/DV connector......118 device Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port ...120 USB HOST ...................121 Connection using the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350G attached) ............125 Maintenance and Inspections Before Shooting ............126 Inspections Maintenance.................128 Warning System................133 Menu Menu Configuration ..............137...

  • Page 7: Features Of Camera Unit

    General Attention Adjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 38) Set VF TYPE on the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page depending on your viewfinder. The factory setting is set to the HD viewfinder. AJ-HPX2100 integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on-chip lens featuring progressive drive technology (All-pixel reading), and a video recorder/player (VTR) that supports DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats.

  • Page 8: Features Of Recorder/Player Unit

    _ Data management function _ Color bar Within the unit, one user data file and four sets of The unit employs the SMPTE color bar, ARIB color scene file data can be saved. bar, Split color bar for SNG (Satellite News Gathering) By using an SD memory card as the setup cart, up to as well as the conventional color bar, which is useful eight sets of setup data can be stored.
  • Page 9 For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ General Features of Recorder/player unit...

  • Page 10: Features Of The Input/Output Unit

    Features of the Input/Output unit _ Features USB2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE) _ HD/SD SDI input function (when the AJ- By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card YA350G is attached) inserted in AJ-HPX2100 can be used as a bulk AJ-HPX2100 with the AJ-YA350G extension board storage device.

  • Page 11: Dimensions Drawing

    Dimensions drawing Unit: mm General Dimensions drawing...

  • Page 12: System Configuration

    NP-1 type NP-L7 Battery mount Lens: (Bayonet type) External DC Memory Card Camera Fujinon, Canon power supply Recorder AJ-HPX2100E Tripod adapter: SHAN-TM700 Rain cover: AVC Intra CODEC board: SHAN-RC700 Available soon Soft carrying case: HD/SD SDI input board: AJ-SC900 AJ-YA350G...

  • Page 13: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Sectection

    Parts and their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Sectection 12 13 Lens mount cap POWER switch To remove the cap, raise the 9. lens lever. Used to turn on/off the power. When the lens is not mounted, replace the cap. Battery mount Light cable clamp A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here.

  • Page 14: Audio (Input) Function Section

    Audio (input) Function Section MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin) Note A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. When you use stereo microphone (AJ-MC900G Power for the microphone comes from this jack. optional), set both CH1 and CH2 to [FRONT]. The A remote microphone may be connected.

  • Page 15: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Audio (output) Function Section FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level MONITOR (volume) control adjustment) control Used to control the volume of sound output from the monitor speakers and earphones. This control adjusts the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2. ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment) However, when the 3.

  • Page 16: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 10 9 8 22 23 SHUTTER switch CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter. controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with OFF: Electronic shutter disabled. the subject’s brightness and color temperature.
  • Page 17 Gain selector switch MODE CHECK button Use this switch to select video amplifier gain, Each press of this button changes the screen type in according to lighting conditions under which you are the viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED, shooting.
  • Page 18 10 9 8 22 23 SAVE ON/OFF switch MON OUT (monitor output) connector Used to select the power supply method for each Used to output down-converted (analog composite) output section. signals for the monitor. The video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from ON: The output selected through the menu option here.
  • Page 19 REW (rewind) button and lamp GENLOCK IN connector During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse Used to input an HD Y signal when GENLOCKing the playback with the lamp blinking. camera externally locking time code. During playback, it performs an approximately 4 a fast- Alternatively, a composite signal can be input as the reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps reference signal.
  • Page 20 ERROR) appears, disconnect the connecting it.) cables and re-connect them or turn off the Use of Panasonic’s SD memory cards and miniSD camera-recorder’s power and turn it back on. cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards using Ensure that the unit and all of the connected camera-recorder.

  • Page 21: Menu Operation Section

    Menu Operation Section MENU button Used to turn on/off the menu. JOG dial button With the menu open, this button is used to navigate through menu pages, select options and specify values. For directions on manipulating the menu, see [Setting Menu Options] (page 139).

  • Page 22: Time Code Section

    Time Code Section DISPLAY (counter display selector) switch GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) Indications of the time code, CTL and user bits on the This connector is used to input a reference signal counter of the display window depend on the positions before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the of this switch and the 7.TCG switch.

  • Page 23: Warning And Status Display Functions

    Warning and Status Display Functions Display window This window displays warnings, battery-remaining level, sound volume, time data, and other information. Note When the battery is installed, the camera-recorder indicates the data even if the power is turned off. To turn off the data indications to keep the battery from being discharged, specify OFF for the menu option P.

  • Page 24: Display Window Functions

    Display Window Functions Mode indication P2 card/battery-remaining level indications Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder operates in SD mode (480-59.94i, 576-50i) and is set to 6:9 Media-remaining space indication bar mode. The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder is in HD using a seven-segment display.

  • Page 25: Lcd Monitor

    Positions of time code-related switches and information provided Position of Position of TCG Information Item DISPLAY switch switch Time code F-RUN or R-RUN Time code F-RUN/SET/ User bits or real- R-RUN time, time zone LCD Monitor CURSOR and SET buttons The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons, and the center rectangular one is the SET button.

  • Page 26: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder You can use any of the following viewfinders (extra-cost options) on AJ-HPX2100: HD Viewfinders: AJ-HVF21G (selectable between 59.94 and 50 Hz), AJ-HVF20BP (59.94 Hz), and AJ-HVF20BE (50 Hz) SD Viewfinders: AJ-VF20WBP (59.94 Hz), AJ-VF15BP (59.94 Hz), AJ-VF20WBE (50 Hz), and AJ-VF15BE (50 Hz) Use the VF TYPE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page to adjust the appropriate settings for the viewfinder that will be used.
  • Page 27 14 11 7 Eyepiece Note Do not leave the eyepiece aimed at the sun. Doing so may damage the internal components. Diopter adjustment ring Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image.

  • Page 28: P2 Cards

    Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT button pops up. Note When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. On how the time data is set, see [Setting Time Data] (page 48).
  • Page 29 Removing P2 Cards To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally While pressing down the slide lock button, move the erased, position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at slide-out door to the left.

  • Page 30: Basic Procedures

    Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedure for shooting Note that the recording order is retained even if the power and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last your system to ensure that it works properly.

  • Page 31: Normal Recording

    Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed Completion and operation mode. For more information, see [Setting the Electronic For shooting, follow the steps below. Shutter] (page 42). Select a filter according to light conditions. Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens to start When the white balance is saved:...

  • Page 32: Pre-Recording Function

    PRE-RECORDING function The internal memory of your unit is capable of storing Notes several seconds of video and sound data coming from the “P-REC” indication when the “PRE REC MODE” menu camera. This capability can be used to record video and option is set to OFF sound several seconds before either the REC START/ After recording is stopped, the “P-REC”...

  • Page 33: Loop Recording

    Loop Recording When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this Notes function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order. When the loop recording capability is used, each P2 Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this card must have at least one minute of free space.

  • Page 34: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    Normal and Variable Speed Playback The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback Notes through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD The camera-recorder cannot play back clips where the monitor. A color video monitor connected to the VIDEO system mode differs. If this is the case, set the system OUT or MON OUT connector of camera-recorder also mode of camera-recorder to the format of the desired provides color playback.

  • Page 35: Shot Mark Function

    Shot Mark Function A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to Shot marks may also be added or erased using clip distinguish that clip from others. With the LCD monitor, thumbnails. For more information, see [Shot Mark] (page only clips that have shot marks can be viewed and/or 105).

  • Page 36: Multi Format

    Adjustments and Settings for Recording Multi Format Video system and Recording format The unit employs a progressive scan (full pixel reading) CCD system. With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING menu page, you can select a recording format from among 17 types including HD (1080i, 720P) and SD formats.
  • Page 37 Recording formats and output connector signal formats The table below shows the formats used to record signals from the CCD and externally input signals along with the formats for signals output from the output connectors. Menu setting Recording/Output VIDEO OUT (VBS), VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The White Balance And Black Balance

    Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance To record high-quality video with the unit, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment) >...
  • Page 39 Detection area for the white balance Retaining white balances The detection area for the white balance is selectable Each value in memory is retained even if the camera- between 90%, 50% and 25%, using the menu option AWB recorder is turned off; it will not be lost until the white AREA.

  • Page 40: Setting Color Temperature Manually

    Setting Color Temperature Manually The white balance can be manually adjusted by setting the color temperature. Manual color temperature settings can be performed for each of the WHITE BAL switch positions: PRST, A and B. The color temperature is set using the menu options COLOR TEMP PRE, COLOR TEMP A, and COLOR TEMP B.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: Notes You use your unit the first time; Ensure that the lens connector is connected and Your unit has not been used for some time; the lens iris is CLOSE. The ambient temperature has changed substantially;...

  • Page 42: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Setting the Electronic Shutter This section provides a description of the electronic shutter, together with setting and handling directions. Shutter Modes The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds which can be selected.

  • Page 43: Setting The Shutter Mode And Speed

    Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed The shutter speed in any shutter mode is set using the SHUTTER switch. Press the SHUTTER switch, positioned at [ON], towards [SEL]. In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, shutter speed can be switched easily, using the synchro-scan adjustment switches (+/–) on the side panel.

  • Page 44: Assigning Functions To User Main, User1 And User2 Buttons

    Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be D.ZOOM: When the digital zoom function is active the assigned user-selected functions. view angle expands by double, triple or 4 To select desired functions, use the menu options USER times horizontally and vertically.

  • Page 45: Setting The Switchover Of User Sw Gain

    AUDIO CH1: Function of switching the input signal source PRE REC: PRE RECORDING switch ON/switch OFF for Audio Channel 1 assigned. function assigned. Pressing the button switches the input signal SLOT SEL: Function of switching the target P2 card in the following order: FRONT > W.L. > among multiple cards assigned.

  • Page 46: Selecting Audio Input Signals And Adjusting Recording Levels

    Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels AJ-HPX2100 supports independent 4-channel sound recording in any recording format in HD (1080i or 720P) and SD (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, or DV with 480i or 576i) modes. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted.

  • Page 47: Selecting Function For The Front Audio Level Control

    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 SLAVE HOLD W OVER Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4- VTCG TIME DATE P- REC selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications.

  • Page 48: Setting Time Data

    Setting Time Data AJ-HPX2100 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...
  • Page 49 Recording time code and user bits UB in VIDEO CAMERA TC in sub-code TC in VIDEO UB in sub-code REC SIGNAL SYSTEM MODE AUX area (VITC MODE area AUX area (VITC) area 60I, 50i, As per the TC As per the TC As per the VITC 30P, 25P mode*4...
  • Page 50 Inputting a user value Frame rate information The frame rate and video pull-down menu are linked to the HOLD switch time code and user bits as follows: DISPLAY switch __       _ Media management information Fixed value Updated frame information REC START/STOP mark...
  • Page 51 For 720P Frame rate: 24P Over 60P (2:3) Updated frame Time code frame digit • • • Image A A B B B C C D D D A A B B C D D D A A B B B C C D D D •...
  • Page 52 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time Time Time Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. Area Area difference difference 00:00 Greenwich –12:00 Kwajalein Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display + 00:30 –11:30 window. + 01:00 Central Europe –11:00 Midway Island Position the TCG switch at [SET].

  • Page 53: Setting The Time Code

    Setting the Time Code Regeneration function using REC REVIEW Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. If the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to PRESET, if the Position the TCG switch at [SET]. time code has been set or reset, or if the time code has been switched from free run to Rec run, it is possible to Set the menu option TC MODE to “DF”...

  • Page 54: Externally Locking The Time Code

    Externally Locking the Time Code The unit’s internal time code generator can be locked to an Example 2: When connecting a multiple number of units external generator. In addition, the external time code and using one of them as the reference unit generator can be locked to the unit’s internal generator.
  • Page 55 In the unit, there is a video signal delay in the camera, Example 4: When the unit and an external device are locked to the which is required or the process of converting video external time code generator and when several units images taken with the image-shooting element from the of the camera...
  • Page 56 Example 5: Example 6: When an external device is locked to the time code When an external device is locked to the time code generator of the unit. generator of camera-recorder, which is connected in a cascade configuration. Reference video signal Reference video signal To be connected if necessary To be connected if necessary...
  • Page 57 To externally lock the time code Cautions in switching the power source from battery to external power supply Follow the steps below. Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply Turn on the POWER switch. before removing the battery pack, in order to keep the time code generator energised.

  • Page 58: Providing An Id To The Camera

    Providing an ID to the Camera The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> screen. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. The settings menu disappears and the status of the The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, symbols, and/or spaces.

  • Page 59: Setting Umid Information

    Setting UMID Information The unit supports UMID metadata. You need to specify as UMID information the country where you live (using up to To exit the menu, press the MENU button. three characters), organisation or company (up to four characters) and user name (up to four characters). For the country name, you must use abbreviations prescribed in the ISO3166 Country Code* Here are some examples of the correct method for...

  • Page 60: Ctl Count Setting And Display

    CTL Count Setting and Display By setting the DISPLAY switch to “CTL”, CTL count is The playback order of clips is altered when either of the displayed on the time count indication of the LCD display following occurs: Clips are deleted, copied or restored, or the P2 card is window.

  • Page 61: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

    Viewfinder Screen Status Displays In addition to video images, the viewfinder displays lamps and text that indicate the settings and operating status of the unit, together with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. Lamps in the Viewfinder Screen BATT (battery) Lamp This lamp starts blinking a few minutes before the battery charge starts to run out, and stays illuminated...

  • Page 62: Viewfinder Status Indication Layout

    Mode Check Screen Displays (MODE CHECK button function) The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to # < MODE CHECK IND > check the settings and status of the unit. STATUS Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the ! LED FUNCTION screen as follows:...
  • Page 63 Information Item Indication Status This indicates the mode that the unit operates in. 1. System mode 1080 1080 interlace mode 720 progressive mode 480 interlace mode 576 interlace mode This indicates the video system when signals output from CCD are 2.
  • Page 64 Information Item Indication Status LOW/MID/HIGH Value set for the master gain 10. 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: 6 : /10 : /12 : / DS.GAIN Master gain, 15 : /20 :...
  • Page 65 Information Item Indication Status AWB A ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch A. 11. Camera Warning and AWB B ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch B. Report Area AWB A OK ¢ . ¢ K AWB successful on Ch A. (related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK ¢...
  • Page 66 Information Item Indication Status SYSTEM ERROR- ¢¢ Something abnormal is happening to the internal computer communications 13. System information or reference signal. No further recording or playback can be performed. ¢¢ and warnings is replaced with an error code.For more information, see [Error Codes] (page 136).
  • Page 67 Information Item Indication Status WHITE BAL switch positioned at [A]. 20. WHITE BAL switch WHITE BAL switch positioned at [B]. position WHITE BAL switch positioned at [PRST]. ATW mode active. When brightness and color are outside operating limits, the indication blinks. 6 : /10 : /12 : /15 : /20 : Storage gain (DS.GAIN) value (when active) 21.
  • Page 68 Indications Available in the Viewfinder Screen Selectable Provided when between on and the appropriate Provided during Provided during Selectable off through menu status is MODE CHECK* playback options encountered. – – 1. System mode – – 2. Camera mode – –...
  • Page 69 Display Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment Result Messages The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to # < VF DISPLAY > indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may DISP CONDITION :NORMAL be limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP MODE VF OUT DISP MODE.

  • Page 70: Setting The Marker Displays

    Setting the Marker Displays The center, safety zone, safety zone area and frame Note markers may be set to ON or OFF, along with The indication MKR:A at the upper right of the screen specifications of the marker types. To set and select shows the current indication status.

  • Page 71: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor Through the menu option LCD MON CHAR, specify whether or not the LCD should display the same characters as the viewfinder. Turn on the POWER switch of the unit. This menu option can be found in the <OUTPUT SEL>...

  • Page 72: Selection Of Video Output Signals

    Selection of video output signals The unit employs the VIDEO OUT connector and the MON OUT connector as connectors for outputting video signals. Settings of signals output from VIDEO OUT connector The signal modes for outputting signals from the VIDEO Variable Item Remarks...

  • Page 73: Settings Of Signals Output From Mon Out Connector

    Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector The MON OUT connector outputs down-converted analog signals. Set the video signals output from the MON OUT connector by using the MONITOR OUT item on the menu (<OUTPUT SEL> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page). Variable Item Remarks...

  • Page 74: Handling Data

    Handling data Set data file configuration The unit employs 5 sets for the file data area. For menu items that can be read from or stored in the FACTORY data: respective areas, refer to [Menu] (page 137) The area for storing factory settings Data cannot be revised with menu operations.

  • Page 75: Handling Sd Memory Cards

    Handling SD memory cards An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before or after the power is turned on. To insert an SD memory card To remove the SD memory card Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD memory Open the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that the BUSY card (optional accessory) into the SD memory card slot lamp is not illuminated.
  • Page 76 To write set data on an SD memory card To format the SD memory card, turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button. Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE> When the SD memory card has been formatted, the screen.
  • Page 77 The data will not be written if any of the following Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed: appears. Error message Remedy The characters that appear are switched in the WRITE NG Insert an SD memory card.
  • Page 78 To read data on an SD memory card Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button. When the data has been read, the following message Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE> appears: screen.

  • Page 79: How To Use The User Data

    How to Use the User Data It is possible to transfer settings and other data to the user To read written user data area of the internal memory of the unit. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state.

  • Page 80: How To Use Scene File Data

    How to Use Scene File Data It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area of the internal memory of the unit, or to read data Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button.
  • Page 81 To read settings data for scene files To return data for scene files to their defaults Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option SCENE SEL.
  • Page 82 To title settings data for scene files Press the JOG dial button to display the following message: Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option [TITLEs 1 - 4] for the appropriate scene file. <...

  • Page 83: Resetting Menu Option Settings To Defaults

    Resetting Menu Option Settings to Defaults The menu settings can be reset to their defaults. < INITIALIZE > To reset the settings to their defaults, select the menu READ FACTORY DATA option READ FACTORY DATA in the <INITIALIZE> screen, WRITE USER DATA which is accessible from the FILE page.
  • Page 84 To save the lens file into the built-in memory Select the file No. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. Using the menu operations, open the <LENS FILE> When the button is turned, the character displayed is screen from the FILE page.

  • Page 85: To Read The Lens File From The Builtin Memory

    When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to message appears. YES, and press the JOG dial button. The current white shading correction value, the flare compensation value, and the RB gain offset correction value are stored in the built-in memory of the unit.
  • Page 86 To write in and read out the lens file to/from the SD memory card The contents of the eight lens files stored in the unit’s Saving lens files on the SD memory card internal memory can be saved onto an SD memory card as card files under a single title.
  • Page 87 Loading lens files from the SD memory card Using menu operations, open the <LENS FILE CARD R/W> screen from the FILE page. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the CARD FILE SELECT item. Press the JOG dial button and the card file number will flash.

  • Page 88: Power Supply

    Preparation Power Supply A battery pack or an external DC power supply can be used as AJ-HPX2100’s power supply. Using a Battery Pack Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used: • Anton/Bauer • • PACO • Sony The type of the battery can be checked or changed through the viewfinder or menu screen on the monitor.

  • Page 89: Mounting The Battery And Setting The Battery Type

    Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type Using an Anton/Bauer Battery Pack Setting the battery type. Mount the Anton/Bauer battery pack. Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. Select BATTERY SELECT from the Power supply output <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen in the MAIN connector for lighting OPERATION page.
  • Page 90 When using a V-mount type battery pack Using an NP-1 type battery pack Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and slide it in the direction of the CAUTION: arrow. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

  • Page 91: Use Of The External Dc Power Supply

    Use of the external DC power supply Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN socket on the unit. DC IN Socket External DC power supply Turn “ON” the power switch of the external DC power supply. (If the power switch is available on the external DC power supply) Turn ON the POWER switch on the unit.

  • Page 92: Mounting The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments

    Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments Mounting the Lens Adjusting the Lens Flange Back If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the cap.
  • Page 93 Repeat Steps until the lens is in focus at both Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it the telephoto and wide-angle positions. so that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen. Check that the lens aperture is between F4 and F10. Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw.
  • Page 94 When making the white shading correction, make the adjustment while observing the R, G, and B waveforms in the horizontal and vertical directions with the waveform monitor. This now completes the white shading adjustments. The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off, there will be no further need to perform the white shading adjustment.

  • Page 95: Preparing For Audio Input

    Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. When Using the Front Microphone AJ-HPX2100 can be equipped with the AJ-MC900G stereo microphone kit (an extra-cost option). Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera.

  • Page 96: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    When Using Audio Devices Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to which the XLR cable is connected. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to [LINE].

  • Page 97: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then Shoulder Strap detach the strap. Note Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached. Press to open the Attaching the Rain Cover When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener...

  • Page 98: Connection Of The Remote Control Unit (Aj-Rc10G)

    Connection of the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) It is possible to control some of the functions remotely by Recording and playback Operations in the connecting the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional remote control mode accessory). When AJ-RC10G is connected to the REMOTE connector When the remote control is connected, recording and on the unit and the power switches of both of the unit and playback can be controlled through both the camera-...

  • Page 99: Connection Of The External Switch

    Connection of the external switch It is possible to draw 1.5 A current from the DC OUT connector of the unit. REC start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this connector. Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting an LED to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing the camera on a crane.

  • Page 100: Thumbnail Manipulations Overview

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

  • Page 101: Thumbnail Screen

    Thumbnail Screen Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail Display Mode screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL The type of the thumbnail indicated on the display and button again returns the display to the regular display. the types of the other information screens are When switching is done from the regular screen display to indicated.
  • Page 102 Duration The duration of the clip on which the pointer is located is indicated. USB HOST mode indicator Indicated when the mode has been switched to USB HOST. Clip Number The numbers set by the camera for all the clips recognised correctly by the P2 card.

  • Page 103: Selecting Thumbnails

    Selecting Thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button. The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a blue frame. Press the SET button again to deselect the clip.

  • Page 104: Switching The Thumbnail Display

    Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips EXIT: matching the specified conditions are displayed in the Close the sub-menu. thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU BAR button.

  • Page 105: Shot Mark

    Shot Mark A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this clip from the others. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip to which you want to attach a shot mark.

  • Page 106: Deleting A Text Memo

    Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded Press the THUMBNAIL button. Move the pointer over the clip that contains the The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. desired text memo to playback and press the SET button.

  • Page 107: Deleting Clips

    Using a text memo to break a clip and copy the necessary portion Select a desired text memo in a clip by carrying out User the cursor buttons and SET buttons to select the steps for [Playing back a clip at the position where destination slot.

  • Page 108: Reconnection Of Incomplete Clips

    Reconnection of Incomplete Clips Incomplete clips may be generated when clips recorded on Press the MENU button and select OPERATION > multiple P2 cards (connected clips) are separately copied RE-CONNECTION from the thumbnail menu. to different cards. Reconnection function generates one clip (the original, connected clip) from incomplete clips.

  • Page 109: Setting Of Clip Meta Data

    PC. Download the latest update version of P2 viewer from the following URL and install it to your PC: Note AJ-HOX2100 only displays printable ASCII http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2 characters. Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page page 17).
  • Page 110 Checking and modifying read metadata To set whether or not the uploaded metadata is recorded The camera-recorder allows you to check the details of Set ON/OFF in META DATA > RECORD from the read metadata. thumbnail menu. The factory setting is OFF. Press the THUMBNAIL button.
  • Page 111 Note When a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is used in camera-recorder and a one-time continuous recording exceeds the prescribed duration (approx. 5 minutes for DVCPRO HD, approx. 10 minutes for DVCPRO50 or approx. 20 minutes for DVCPRO or DV) or when a one-time recording extends over more than one P2 card, the recording concerned will automatically be undertaken as a separate clip.

  • Page 112: Setting Of Proxy (Optional)

    Setting of Proxy (optional) By attaching the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, optional) either to the optional slot or Slot 5, it is possible to specify the proxy recording setting. Select OPERATION > DEVICE SETUP > PROXY from the thumbnail menu to specify the setting. For more information on settings, see the video encoder card instruction manual.

  • Page 113: Formatting Sd Memory Cards

    Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera-recorder, perform the following operation: Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button and select OPERATION >...

  • Page 114: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode

    Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit THUMBNAIL SIZE: your preferences. For the size of thumbnails displayed on one screen, either LARGE (3 a 2 thumbnails displayed) or NORMAL (4 a 3 thumbnails displayed) can be Press the THUMBNAIL button.

  • Page 115: Properties

    Properties The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed. Clip Property From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > CLIP Clip Information PROPERTY. The following screen appears. Displays detailed information about the clip. CLIP NAME: Display clip names. START TC: The time code value at the start of the recording.
  • Page 116 Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > CARD STATUS. The following screen appears. When “REMAIN” is selected: When “USED” is selected: Write-protect Mark Write-protect Mark mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected. mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected.

  • Page 117: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    SD memory card Status Display The status display enables a confirmation of the SD memory card formatted condition, available memory capacity etc. From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > DEVICES > SD CARD. If the format is compatible with SD standards, the message “SD STANDARD: SUPPORTED”...

  • Page 118: Connection With External Device

    Connection with external device Connection through the DVCPRO/DV connector Records of signals input to the DVCPRO/DV connector Time code and user bits Refer to [32.DVCPRO/DV connector] (page 20) to connect the 1394 cable (DV cable). When input from the IEEE 1394 interface is being Ensure that the signal format of the target device received, the time code and/or the user bits input from agrees with that of the camera-recorder.
  • Page 119 External device control through 1394 connection The DVCPRPO connector can be connected with an external device for recording backup copies to control the Through the REC TALLY menu option on the OPTION MODE screen, select how the recording status of the start and stop of recording.

  • Page 120: Connection With External Devices Using The Usb 2.0 Port

    Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port Connection with a PC in the USB DEVICE mode By connecting AJ-HPX2100 with an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card connected to AJ-HPX2100 can be used as a mass storage device. Notes Procedures for establishing a connection A USB driver must be installed on the PC.

  • Page 121: Usb Host

    USB HOST AJ-HPX2100 can be connected to a hard disc drive that Notes supports USB 2.0 to store data from cards on it, view When copying data, a hard disc drive must have thumbnails for stored clips, and write data back to P2 sufficient free space.
  • Page 122 For Type S or P2 store PARTITION This section indicates the type of the hard disc drive. The available functions depend on the type of hard disc drive. HDD type Feature Available functions TYPE S A special format that Thumbnail viewing, allows high-speed writing and writing back writing and writing back...
  • Page 123 MODEL The camera-recorder starts formatting the hard disc This section indicates the model of the P2 card that drive. Once formatted, the hard disc drive can be originally contained data on the partition. treated as a TYPE-S HDD. DATE/TIME Note This section indicates the date and time the data on Formatting a hard disc drive erases all contents of it.
  • Page 124 Writing data back to P2 cards When the writing is completed, the message “COPY COMPLETED!” is displayed. You can select clips on the hard disc drive to be written back to P2 cards. Note Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information, If a clip is written back to a P2 card different from the see [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 121).

  • Page 125: Connection Using The Sdi In Connector (When Aj-Ya350G Attached)

    Connection using the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350G attached) Confirm that the HD/SD-SDI input board (AJ-YA350G: optional accessory) is attached to the unit and that the wires are connected properly. For details, refer to the installation manual for the AJ-YA350G. Confirm that the connected device has the same signal format as the camera-recorder.

  • Page 126: Maintenance And Inspections Before Shooting

    Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a color video monitor to check the image. Preparing for Inspections Mount a charged battery pack. Insert a P2 card into the card slot and close the slide cover.

  • Page 127: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions

    Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from 2. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment [1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to Earphone and Speaker].
  • Page 128 6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN]. Set the user’s bit as required. Check that the counter display number changes Please refer to [Setting of the user bits] (page 49) for regardless of recording status.

  • Page 129: Connector Signals

    Connector Signals Maker part number HR10A-7R-4S(74) Matsushita part number K1AA104H0038 DC IN DC OUT (Hirose Denki) Maker part number HA16RX-4P SW1 1 GND (Hirose Denki) Connector at the cable side R TALLY Maker part number HR10A-7R-4P(73) (Open collector) (Hirose Denki) 3 REC START SW +12V +12V OUT...
  • Page 130 Maker part number HR10A-10R-10SC(71) REMOTE (Hirose Denki) CAM DATA (H) Data from the camera to the remote control (H) Connector at the cable side CAM DATA (C) Data from the camera to the remote control (C) Maker part number HR10A-10P-10P(73) CAM CONT (H) Control signals from the remote control to the camera (H) (Hirose Denki)
  • Page 131 Maker part number HR10A-10R-12SC(71) LENS (Hirose Denki) RET-SW ON/OFF of the return video RETURN ON: GND RETURN OFF: OPEN REC-START/STOP Control for recording start/stop +5 V START STOP START IRIS-AUTO ON/OFF of the forced iris servo SERVO ON: +5V±0.5V SERVO OFF: OPEN IRIS-CONT Control output for the lens iris F2.8: –6.2 V, F16: +3.4 V, CLOSE: +2.5 V...
  • Page 132 Maker part number HDBB-25S(05) Unislot Interface (Hirose Denki) CH-1 SHIELD CH-1 HOT Audio input from the wireless receiver: HOT CH-1 COLD Audio input from the wireless receiver: COLD +12V UNREG Power supply to the wireless receiver RX ON Power supply remote output to the wireless receiver RF WARN RF warning input from the wireless receiver Not used...

  • Page 133: Warning System

    Warning System Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. Note The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors occur simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered.
  • Page 134 5. P2 Card Fully Recorded 7. Low Wireless Signal Reception Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA Display window No display. capacity start blinking. indication indication This lamp will illuminate continuously until an Blinks 4 times per second. (During pause WARNING lamp WARNING lamp operation is made after recording.
  • Page 135 9. Battery Nearly Empty 11. P2 Card Error If the error occurs during recording, Display window One of the bars in the battery remaining “00:0000:11” appears as the time code indicator starts blinking. indication Display window indication. The indication continues to flash Blinks once per second.

  • Page 136: Error Codes

    Error Codes The following error codes are displayed in the display window if an error occurs in the camera: If an error code is displayed, contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit. Code No. Description E-11 Video initialisation error E-27 Recording control error E-30...

  • Page 137: Menu Menu Configuration

    Menu Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE MAIN MENU OPTION MODE RB GAIN CONTROL REC FUNCTION PAINT OUTPUT SEL RGB BLACK CONTROL OPTION MENU MATRIX DOWNCON SETTING OPTION COLOR CORRECTION LCD MONITOR LOW SETTING GENLOCK MID SETTING 1394 SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL...
  • Page 138 USER MENU is factory-set. The menu can USER MENU: LIGHT button be configured to suit your preferences by specifying each option according to your purposes and frequency of use, through the <USER MENU SELECT> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN MENU page. For more information, see [Selecting Options for USER MENU] (page 140).

  • Page 139: Setting Menu Options

    Setting Menu Options The menu options are set with the MENU and JOG dial Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark ( > ) to a buttons. desired option. Then, press the JOG dial button. The The menu comprises main menu, sub-menus and options value starts blinking.

  • Page 140: Selecting Options For User Menu

    Selecting Options for USER MENU Go to the USER MENU SELECT page from MAIN MENU. Then, open relevant options menu screens to select options to add to USER MENU. Only the selected options are displayed as options in USER MENU. For information about how to navigate this menu, see [Setting Menu Options] (page 139).

  • Page 141: Menu Description Tables

    Menu Description Tables SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SYSTEM 1080i-59.94i For setting the system frequency and the VF TYPE Specify the type of viewfinder to be MODE recording format of the unit. attached to the camera-recorder.

  • Page 142: Option Mode

    OPTION MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the method for detecting REC REC TALLY Select the method for displaying the AUTO REC recording status of AJ-HPX2100 when GREEN TYPE1 START/STOP marks from the frame rate controlling an external VTR by setting CHAR information in the user bits added...

  • Page 143: Rec Function

    REC FUNCTION OUTPUT SEL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range PRE REC Select whether or not to enable PRE OUTPUT ITEM MENU ONLY Set the character contents MODE RECORDING. superimposed onto the output signals ON: PRE RECORDING enabled.
  • Page 144 DOWNCON SETTING LCD MONITOR Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SQUEEZ For setting the mode of the down Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. DOWNCON BRIGHTNESS –7 MODE LT-BOX converter output signals. S-CROP – C U F R –...
  • Page 145 GENLOCK 1394 SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range GENLOCK Switch the camera synchronising signal. 1394 AUDIO CH1/CH2 For selecting the channels for audio INT: Synchronise with the internal CH3/CH4 signals output from the DVCPRO/DV reference signal regardless of the connector when the camera-recorder is reference signal input to the...

  • Page 146: Rb Gain Control

    PAINT RB GAIN CONTROL RGB BLACK CONTROL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For setting the Rch gain when the For setting the level of the master R GAIN AWB MASTER PED WHITE BAL switch is in the PRST pedestal.
  • Page 147 MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MATRIX For selecting the color correction table –63 For performing the color saturation TABLE for the linear matrix. (SAT) correction of red. S C U F R S C U F E For performing the linear matrix MATRIX R-G...
  • Page 148 LOW SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, MASTER –3dB For performing the hue correction for R(PHASE) –63 GAIN 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. red.
  • Page 149 MID SETTING HIGH SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, MASTER Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, GAIN 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. GAIN 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.

  • Page 150: Additional Dtl

    ADDITIONAL DTL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range For changing the detail level of the high KNEE APE brightness portion. S C U F R DTL GAIN(+) –31 Adjust the detail level toward + (upwards). S C U F R DTL GAIN(–) –31 Adjust the detail level toward the –...

  • Page 151: Skin Tone Dtl

    SKIN TONE DTL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range SKIN TONE For selecting the skin color table for Q-WIDTH enabling the skin tone detail. I-WIDTH Y-MAX The skin color table is provided in the + direction SKIN TONE TABLE item. I-CENTER By enabling the skin tone detail, it is –...
  • Page 152 KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Set the master pedestal. Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. MASTER PED –200 MASTER 0.30 GAMMA +000 0.45 S C U F R +200 S C U F R 0.75 MANUAL Set the mode when the AUTO KNEE...
  • Page 153 CAMERA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range DETAIL Set the DTL (H, V) to ON or OFF. S C U F R 2D LPF For specifying whether or not to enable or disable the 2-dimension LPF, which reduce the cross color (for the SD mode only).
  • Page 154 VF DISPLAY ZEBRA Pattern Display Video Level ZEBRA 2 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range SPOT 109% NORMAL: Display status constantly. DISP NORMAL HOLD HOLD: Display status only when the CONDITION MODE CHECK switch is pressed. – C U F R DISP MODE Set the DISP MODE.
  • Page 155 VF MARKER VF USER BOX Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range TABLE Select the VF MARKER setting table. USER BOX For setting whether the user box is First, select table A or B, then set the displayed in the viewfinder or not.
  • Page 156 VF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For selecting ON or OFF for the Select the indication mode for the P2 EXTENDER P2CARD extender display. REMAIN ONE-CARD card’s remaining capacity. OFF: Disable the remaining capacity TOTAL –...

  • Page 157: Mode Check Ind

    !LED Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range GAIN(0dB) For the setting to turn the lamp on the REC STATUS ON Select whether or not to enable “REC” viewfinder on when the GAIN is set to a indication in the viewfinder and on the value other than 0 dB.

  • Page 158: Cam Operation

    CAM OPERATION CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded Allocate SYNCHRO SCAN as a shutter SYNCHRO ¢¢¢ on color bars. Up to 10 characters are speed selectable by the shutter switch.

  • Page 159: Shutter Select

    SHUTTER SELECT Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range POSITION1 For setting the shutter speed for POSITION5 For setting the shutter speed for POSITION 1. POSITION 5. 1/100 1/100 For 59.94 Hz For 59.94 Hz 1/120 1/120 1/250...
  • Page 160 USER SW SW MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Allocate the USER MAIN button. For For setting the function when the USER USER MAIN RET SW R.REVIEW S.GAIN descriptions of the functions, see CAM RET button on the unit, to which the RET [Assigning Functions to USER MAIN,...

  • Page 161: White Balance Mode

    Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range DS.GAIN OFF L/M/H For selecting the method used to AWB AREA For switching the detection area for DS.GAIN release the digital super gain mode executing the automatic adjustment of (cumulative gain).

  • Page 162: User Sw Gain

    USER SW GAIN LENS/IRIS Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ Select whether or not to enable 30dB for Set the target value for auto iris. S.GAIN A.IRIS LEVEL 000 30 dB • SUPER GAIN. ¢: Enable.

  • Page 163: Main Operation

    MAIN OPERATION BATTERY/P2CARD Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range BATTERY PROPAC14 Select the battery to use. Remaining CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm to capacity detection is also performed beep for P2 CARD NEAR END ALARM. SELECT TRIMPAC14 END ALARM...

  • Page 164: Battery Setting1

    BATTERY SETTING1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ ¢ Enable selection under BATTERY Enable selection under BATTERY PROPAC14 DIONIC160 • SELECT. • SELECT. ¢:Enable selection. ¢:Enable selection. •: Disable selection. •: Disable selection. AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR AUTO...

  • Page 165: Battery Setting2

    BATTERY SETTING2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ ¢ NiCd14 Enable selection under BATTERY PAG L95 Enable selection under BATTERY • SELECT. • SELECT. ¢:Enable selection. ¢:Enable selection. •: Disable selection. •: Disable selection. NEAR END 11.0 Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V AUTO...
  • Page 166 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select whether or not to enable the Select the microphone low cut filter for FRONT VR MIC LOWCUT FRONT FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control for the FRONT Input Channel 4. signal selected as the input signal to OFF: The microphone low cut filter is...
  • Page 167 MIC/AUDIO2 TC/UB Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range FRONT MIC Select the phantom power supply for the TC MODE Set the time code mode. POWER front microphone. DF: Drop frame. NDF: Non drop frame. –...
  • Page 168 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For the first recording after the power is For selecting whether the time code is FIRST REC PRESET REC REVIEW REGEN turned on, a P2 card is inserted and REGEN regenerated to the value on the P2 card then switching from this P2 card to...
  • Page 169 FILE SD CARD READ/WRITE SD CARD R/W SELECT Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. SYSTEM Specify whether or not to use the settings for the options on the SYSTEM MODE R/W MODE screen when data is read or –...
  • Page 170 LENS FILE SCENE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the lens file number. Read out the data from the user area in FILE NO. READ USER DATA the memory. – – – F – –...
  • Page 171 MAINTENANCE SYSTEM CHECK LENS FILE ADJ Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range COLOR ON/OFF switching for checking proper RB GAIN ON: The gains of Rch and Bch operation of the AJ-HPX2100. adjusted in <RB GAIN CHECK CTRL RESET The RGB level in the area around the...
  • Page 172 DIAGNOSTIC1 DIAGNOSTIC2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Displays the version of the main Display the software version for the CAMSOFT SYSCON MAIN software for the camera microprocessor. SOFT system control microprocessor. – – – – – –...

  • Page 173: Option Menu

    OPTION MENU OPTION Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range Select whether or not to prohibit opening the menu screen. SECURITY ON: Menu screen cannot be opened. Please consult your distributor to release the setting. OFF: Menu screen can be opened. –...

  • Page 174: Updating The Firmware Incorporated Into The Camera-Recorder

    Updating the firmware incorporated into the camera-recorder For the most up-to-date information on firmware, see the support page for P2 at the following Web site: http://panasonic.biz/sav/ To update the firmware, confirm the version on AJ-HPX2100 by selecting MAINTENANCE > DIAGNOSTIC 1 and DIAGNOSTIC 2 screens from the menu, and then access the above Web site to download the firmware if necessary.

  • Page 175: Specifications

    Specifications [General] Sampling frequencies: 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) 74.25 MHz (50 Hz) Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V) Digital signal processing: Power consumption: 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) 36 W (Main unit only, with LCD monitor OFF) 74.25 MHz (50 Hz) 42 W (With the SDI-IN and AVC-INTRA Programmable gain:...

  • Page 176: Digital Audio System

    , 75 in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support VIDEO OUT : Desk at the following Web sites. BNCa 1 , 1.0 V , 75 https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ It can be switched among HD-SDI/SD-SDI/ Composite. Digital Video System HD-SDI: 0.8 V...
  • Page 177 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2: XLR a 2, 3 pins LINE, MIC, and +48 V switch-selectable LINE: 0 dBu (–3/0/+4 dBu selectable with menu) MIC: –60 dBu (–60/–50 dBu selectable with menu) MIC + 48V: Compatible with +48V phantom power supply –60 dBu (–60/–50 dBu selectable with menu) MIC IN: XLR a 1, 5 pins...
  • Page 178 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) 348-7196 Southeast Region: (201) 348-7162 WESTERN ZONE: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500...

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