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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. -
Page 2: Software Information For This Product
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Page 3: Precautions For Use
Precautions for Use CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Precautions for Use ....3 Chapter 1 Introduction ....7 Camera Unit Features . - Page 5 4-10 Handling data..... . 55 4-10-1 Handling SD Cards .....55 4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD Card .
- Page 6 CAM OPERATION....102 8-5-1 CAMERA ID ......102 8-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED.
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction The AJ-SPX800P video camera-recorder integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on-chip lens featuring progressive drive technology, and a video recorder/player (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
Recorder/player Features Multiple Slots The AJ-SPX800P is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for continuous recording. They also provide new recording capabilities specific to memory cards. Hot-Swap recording The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to be replaced without interrupting recording. -
Page 9: System Configuration
System Configuration Microphone kit: Unislot AJ-MC700P microphone receiver Sennheiser EK3041 Stereo microphone:* AJ-MC900G Viewfinder: AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB Lens: (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon Video camera-recorder AJ-SPX800P GPS unit: AJ-GPS900G Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Soft carry-case: AJ-SC900 Hard carry-case: SD Memory cards AJ-HT901 * To install a stereo microphone, an extra modification is required. For more information, contact your distributor or designated service provider. -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions
Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section POWER switch Used to turn on/off the power. Battery mount A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) To operate your AJ-SPX800P on AC power, the AC adaptor AJ-B75 (optional accessory) must be connected to this socket. -
Page 11: Audio (Input) Function Section
Audio (input) Function Section MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. Power for the microphone comes from this jack. A remote microphone may be connected. In this case, the power supply to the appropriate connector must be enabled through menu option FRONT MIC POWER or REAR MIC POWER. -
Page 12: Audio (Output) Function Section
Audio (output) Function Section AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels 1/2 or 3/4. Output signals are selected with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch. MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO OUT... -
Page 13: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section Shooting and Recording (camera unit) CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and color temperature of the subject. When the menu option DISP MODE is set to “3”, switching this control displays the selected filter number in the viewfinder. - Page 14 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch Used to select the video signals sent from the camera unit to the memory, viewfinder and video monitor. CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: Video being recorded through the camera is sent with the auto knee circuit activated. CAM.
- Page 15 OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT and MON OUT connectors. MEM: In EE (recording) mode, video from the camera is output. In VV (playback) mode, playback signal from a P2 card is output. CAM: Video from the camera is output constantly.
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Page 16: 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 [4-6 Menu Displays in the Viewfinder Screen]. -
Page 17: Time Code Section
Time Code Section GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is externally locked. TC IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference time code when you externally lock the time code. -
Page 18: Warning And Status Display Functions
Warning and Status Display Functions Back tally lamp When the BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewfinder. BACK TALLY switch This switch controls the action of the tally lamps. -
Page 19: Lcd Monitor
Mode indication Stays illuminated in 16:9 mode. Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format is GPS: Stays illuminated when radio waves are not received during GPS operation. GPS : Stays illuminated when radio waves are received during GPS operation. P-REC: Stays illuminated when PRE RECORDING is not set to 0 seconds, and blinks when recording is continued after the recording tally lamp has gone out. -
Page 20: Viewfinder
2-10 Viewfinder Viewfinder (optional accessory) During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays the video image in monochrome. It also displays warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety zone and center markers), etc. ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder. -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards <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 [4-5 Setting Time Data]. Turn on the POWER switch. POWER: ON While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the slide- out door to the left. - Page 22 Removing P2 Cards While pressing down the slide lock button, move the slide- out door to the left. The door opens. Tilt down the EJECT button. Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2 card so that you can remove it. Tilt down the EJECT Depress the tilted-down button.
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Page 23: Basic Procedures
Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. * For directions on inspecting your video camera-recorder, see [7-1 Inspections Before Shooting]. Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion Insert a charged battery pack. - Page 24 Shooting 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].
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Page 25: Normal Recording
Normal Recording Pressing either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video and sound on the P2 card. A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated through a shooting action, together with such added information as a voice memo, is called a “clip”. -
Page 26: Loop Recording
Loop Recording When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order. Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this function continues recording while erasing existing data. To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE must be set to “ON”... -
Page 27: Normal And Variable Speed Playback
Normal and Variable Speed Playback The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD monitor. A color video monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT or MON OUT connector of the AJ-SPX800P also provides color playback. When the extension board AJ-YA902AG is attached, the VIDEO OUT connector outputs an SDI playback (to view the playback, the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel must be positioned to... -
Page 28: Shot Mark Function
Associating Voice Memos with a Clip The portion of the clip with which a voice memo is associated depends on when the voice memo is recorded. A voice memo recorded during recording or playback is associated with the picture in view at the time the VOICE MEMO button is pressed. -
Page 29: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To record high-quality video with the AJ-SPX800P, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment) ABB (black balance adjustment) adjustment). - Page 30 Detection area for the white balance The detection area for the white balance is selectable between 90%, 50% and 25%, using the menu option AWB AREA. This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page. The detection area is factory-set to 25%.
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Page 31: Adjusting The Black Balance
4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: You use your AJ-SPX800P the first time; Your AJ-SPX800P has not been used for some time; The ambient temperature has changed substantially; The gain switchover value has been changed; or S.GAIN (super gain) has been set with the USER MAIN/ USER1/USER2 button. -
Page 32: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the Electronic Shutter This section provides a description of the electronic shutter, together with setting and handling directions. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes The table below shows the shutter modes and speeds for the electronic shutter provided in your AJ-SPX800P. Mode Shutter speed Normal POSISTIONS 1-6 Used to capture clear images... -
Page 33: In Synchro Scan Mode
4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards [SEL], to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode. SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–) SHUTTER switch In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the speed can be switched seamlessly between 1/60.3 and 1/249.7 seconds, using the... -
Page 34: Selecting The Recording System
<Notes> When “VIDEO” is selected for the menu option REC SIGNAL, non-standard signals output from the GENLOCK IN connector, may degrade video quality. When “PROG.” is specified for the menu option V.RES (30P), segmented-frame video is recorded, allowing you to perform completely progressive editing. -
Page 35: Adjusting Recording Levels
<Notes> Audio Channels 1 and 2 always receive the signals selected with the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches. When the extension board AJ-YA902AG (optional accessory) is attached, 4-channel recorded audio signals are SDI-output, as is. Specific audio settings are performed through the <MIC/ AUDIO1>... -
Page 36: Setting Time Data
Setting Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the User Bits The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to eight-digit base 16 numbers (date and time), to be recorded in the secondary code area. Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. Position the TCG switch at [SET]. -
Page 37: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time
4-5-2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display window. Position the TCG switch at [SET]. Use the CURSOR and SET buttons to set the year, month and day (Y/M/D). -
Page 38: Setting The Time Code
4-5-3 Setting the Time Code Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. Position the TCG switch at [SET]. Set the menu option TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF”. “DF” steps the time code in drop frame mode, and “NDF” steps it in non-drop frame mode. - Page 39 To externally lock the time code: Follow the steps below. Turn on the POWER switch. Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN]. Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”. This option can be found in the <GENLOCK> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.
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Page 40: Providing An Id To The Camera
4-5-5 Providing an ID to the Camera The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> screen. The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, symbols, and/or spaces. <Note> When the settings menu is displayed, outputting color bar signals does not indicate the camera ID. Go to the <CAMERA ID>... -
Page 41: Mode Check Screen Displays (Mode Check Button Function)
4-5-7 Mode Check Screen Displays (MODE CHECK button function) The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to check the settings and status of the AJ-SPX800P. Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the screen as follows: STATUS screen !LED screen AUDIO screen No indication... -
Page 42: Setting Menu Options
4-6-2 Setting Menu Options The menu options are set with the MENU and JOG dial buttons. The menu comprises main menu, sub-menus and options menus. The data specified through menu options are written and saved in the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P. This section describes how to set options in MAIN MENU. -
Page 43: Selecting Options For User Menu
Turn the JOG dial button to change the value. To increase the value: Turn the JOG dial button clockwise, as seen from the front of the camera. To decrease the value: Turn the JOG dial button anti-clockwise, as seen from the front of the camera. -
Page 44: 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 AJ- SPX800P, together with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. 4-7-1 Lamps in the Viewfinder Screen The above viewfinder is the AJ-VF20WB (for further information on... - Page 45 Information Item Indication 60i, 30P Camera Shooting Mode Extender LOW/MID/HIGH MODE CHECK –3 to 30 Indication Area S.GAIN 30/36/42/48 (STATUS: DS.GAIN 6 /12 /20 Master gain, USER SW GAIN) (Cause of !LED GAIN (0 dB) GAIN (–3 dB) illumination: displayed DS.GAIN full-screen) SHUTTER...
- Page 46 Information Item AWB A ACTIVE Camera Warning and AWB B ACTIVE Report Area AWB A OK (related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK and switch settings) AWB BREAK AWB NG COLOR TEMP LOW COLOR TEMP HIGH LEVEL OVER LOW LIGHT TIME OVER AWB PRESET ATW MODE...
- Page 47 Information Item Indication SYSTEM ERROR- System information and warnings TURN POWER OFF REC WARNING BACKUP BATT EMPTY WIRELESS-RF CANNOT REC CANNOT PLAY VOICE CANNOT REC VOICE REC VOICE OFF VOICE PLAY MARK ON/OFF UPDATING USB DRIVE THUMBNAIL OPEN Voice memo indication - - - - - - - - + Audio input channel...
- Page 48 Information Item P2 card remaining free space LOOP INFO P2 P2 card remaining free space (when MODE CHECK is being performed) D.ZOOM Super iris ON/super black ON Color temperature Shutter speed/mode 1/100 - 1/2000 SUPER V Indication The indication “ the remaining level is near zero.
- Page 49 P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication Status of Recording status AJ-SPX800P P2 CARD REMAIN* Under normal Other than LOOP TOTAL conditions REC mode ONE CARD LOOP REC mode TOTAL/ONE CARD During MODE Other than LOOP TOTAL/ONE CARD/ CHECK REC mode LOOP REC mode *The menu option P2CARD REMAIN can be found in the <VF INDICATOR2>...
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Page 50: 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> screen, which is accessible from the VF page. -
Page 51: Setting The Marker Displays
4-7-5 Setting the Marker Displays The center, safety zone, safety zone area and frame markers may be set to ON or OFF, along with specifications of the marker types. To set and select markers, go to the <VF MARKER> screen from the VF page and select the appropriate options. For directions on navigating the menu, see [4-6-2 Setting Menu Options]. -
Page 52: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor Turn on the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX800P. Slide the OPEN button in the arrow LCD monitor. Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most convenient viewing. The monitor can turn up to 180 degrees towards the lens and up to 90 degrees towards you. -
Page 53: Menu-Driven Function Setup
Menu-driven Function Setup Each function is set up using the menu system. 4-9-1 Setting the Switchover of USER SW GAIN In addition to the standard L/M/H gain mode, the AJ-SPX800P 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 54: Assigning Functions To User Main, User1 And User2 Buttons
4-9-4 Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. To select desired functions, use the menu options USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW and USER2 SW. These options can be found in the <USER SW>... -
Page 55: Handling Data
4-10 Handling data Setting Data Using an SD Card An SD card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum state. 4-10-1 Handling SD Cards An SD card may be inserted or removed, either before or after... - Page 56 To format the SD card, turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button. When the SD card has been formatted, the following message appears: The card will not be formatted if the following message appears when the JOG dial button is pressed: Error message CONFIG NG...
- Page 57 Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears. The characters that appear are switched in the following order: Space: Alphabetical characters: A to Z Numerals: 0 to 9 Symbols: ', >, <, /, - Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired character. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the next digit (clockwise), and repeat Steps eight characters).
- Page 58 To read data on an SD card: Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option [SD CARD READ/WRITE]. Then, press the dial button. To select a file number: Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the menu option [R.
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Page 59: How To Use The User Data
4-10-3 How to Use the User Data It is possible to transfer settings and other data to the user area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state. To write data, go to the <INITIALIZE> screen from the FILE page. -
Page 60: How To Use Scene File Data
4-10-4 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 AJ-SPX800P, or to read data written in this area. Four types of scene files are available. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state. - Page 61 To read settings data for scene files: Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option SCENE SEL. Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers. Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene file number.
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Page 62: Resetting Menu Option Settings To Defaults
To title settings data for scene files: 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. Press the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the title entry area, putting the AJ-SPX800P in entry mode. -
Page 63: Chapter 5 Preparation
Chapter 5 Preparation Power Supply A battery pack or AC power can be used as the power supply for the camera-recorder. Using a Battery Pack Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used: • Panasonic • Anton/Bauer • • PACO •... - Page 64 When using a BP-90 type battery pack. Remove the battery holder. Battery holder 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). Using a screwdriver, secure the battery case (BP-90 type) to the camera-recorder.
- Page 65 Using an NP-1 type battery pack. Remove the battery holder. Mount the NP-1 type battery case on the camera-recorder. Tighten the mounting screws. Tighten the power contact screws. Insert the upper part of the removed cover in the direction of the arrow. Align the holes in the bottom part (metal part) of the cover with the holes in the case, and secure the cover with the screw.
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Page 66: Using An Ac Power Supply
5-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply When using the Panasonic AJ-B75 AC adapter Plug the AJ-B75 DC OUT connector into the camera- recorder’s external DC input socket. DC IN Socket AC Adapter AJ-B75 (Optional) Turn the AC adapter power ON. -
Page 67: Mounting The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading
Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. Lens Clamping Lever Mount Cap To mount the lens, align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens. - Page 68 Adjusting the Lens White Shading Take the following steps to adjust the white shading: <Note> Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the lens iris, even after adjusting the white shading. This phenomenon, however, is a characteristic of the lens or optical system. It does not indicate a malfunction.
- Page 69 This completes the white shading adjustment. The compensation values are stored in the non-volatile internal memory. Therefore, re-adjusting the white shading is not required, even after the camera-recorder power has been turned off. Storing the Lens File Data The white shading compensation values can be stored in the internal memory as lens file data.
- Page 70 Reading out the Lens File Data Select the lens file No. to read out by following Steps in the [Storing the Lens File Data] section. Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [READ:]. Press the JOG Dial button and the following message appears.
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Page 71: Preparing For Audio Input
Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. 5-4-1 When Using the Front Microphone AJ-MC700P microphone microphone that can be mounted on the camera. Open the microphone holder. Mount the microphone and tighten the clamping screw. Clamping Screw Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. -
Page 72: When Using Audio Devices
® When Using the Unislot Wireless Receiver Remove the cover to insert the wireless receiver and secure it with the screws. Set the AUDIO IN switch to [W.L.] depending on the audio channel to be recorded. 5-4-3 When Using Audio Devices Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. -
Page 73: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Press to open the hook. To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then detach the strap. <Note> Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached. Attaching the Rain Cover When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover Connecting the AJ-EC3P Extension Controller Some functions can be remote-controlled when the AJ-EC3P... -
Page 74: Attaching The Front Audio Level Control Knob
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 Level Control Screw Remove the screw in the center of the Front Audio Level control, and attach the accessory knob using the screw (included). -
Page 75: Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips 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 or restore the clip. -
Page 76: Thumbnail Screen
Thumbnail Screen Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again returns the display to the regular display. When switching is done from the regular screen display to the thumbnail screen display, all the clips will be displayed on the thumbnail screen. -
Page 77: 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. -
Page 78: Switching The Thumbnail Display
Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the menu bar. -
Page 79: Voice Memo
Voice Memo A voice memo is audio data that can be attached to the clip separately from the voice recorded during shooting. <Note> A voice memo can be attached during recording. Please refer to [3-8 Voice Memo Function] for more information. 6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos Press the THUMBNAIL button. -
Page 80: Deleting Voice Memos
6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos Perform Steps in the [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos] section to select the voice memo in the clip. Move the pointer over the clip you want to delete, and press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the menu bar. From the menu bar, select OPERATION YES and NO appear to confirm deletion. -
Page 81: Formatting A P2 Card
6-10 Formatting a P2 Card Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the menu bar. From the menu bar, select OPERATION The following screen appears. Select the slot number for the P2 card you want to format. -
Page 82: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode
6-12 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit your preferences. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the menu bar. From the menu bar, select THUMBNAIL The following screen appears. -
Page 83: P2 Card Status Display
Clip Meta Data Displays more detailed data about the clip. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer, and press the SET button to check the detailed content. The underlined items are automatically set during shooting. Other items can be input on your personal computer, etc. -
Page 84: Chapter 7 Maintenance And Inspections
Chapter 7 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. 7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections Mount a charged battery pack. Turn the power switch ON and check that 5 or more BATT indication marks appear. -
Page 85: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions
7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from [1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker]. 1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording Check on the display inside the viewfinder that the remaining P2 card recording capacity is sufficient. -
Page 86: Maintenance
6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Set the user’s bit as required. Please refer to [4-5-1 Setting the User Bits] for the setting procedures. Set the time code. Please refer to [4-5-3 Setting the Time Code] for the setting procedures. -
Page 87: Connector Signals
7-2-4 Connector Signals DC IN +12V Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0024 Manufacturer Part No. HA16RX-4P(SW1) (Hirose Electric Co.) <Note> Confirm correct polarity when using an external power supply. FRONT MIC IN AUDIO IN (H) AUDIO IN (C) Panasonic Part No. K1AB103B0013 Manufacturer Part No. -
Page 88: Warning System
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 89: Error Codes
5. P2 Card Fully Recorded Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA capacity indication start blinking. Continues to light up until an operation is WARNING lamp performed. Continues to blink 4 times per second until an Tally lamp operation is performed. -
Page 90: Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables
Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION Opening the Menus USER MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed. MAIN MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed for at least 3 seconds. OPTION MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed while pressing the LIGHT button. -
Page 91: System Setting
SYSTEM SETTING 8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range REC SIGNAL Select video input signals. CAM Record the signal from the camera VIDEO VIDEO: Record the signal from the 1394 GENLOCK IN terminal 1394: Record the signal from the 1394 input terminal (when the optional unit is attached. -
Page 92: Rec Function
8-2-3 REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range PRE REC TIME 0SEC Set PRE RECORDING. 0-15SEC: 15SEC Set the length of time that can be retrospectively recorded before the REC START button is pressed. <Note> The maximum selectable range is 8 seconds when the REC MODE in the <SYSTEM MODE>... -
Page 93: Lcd Monitor
8-2-5 LCD MONITOR Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range BRIGHTNESS –7 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. – C U F – COLOR LEVEL –7 Adjust the LCD monitor chroma level. – C U F – CONTRAST –7 Adjust the LCD monitor contrast. –... -
Page 94: Matrix
8-3-2 MATRIX Items/ Adjustabl Data Saved e Range MATRIX Select the color correction table. 2 types of tables can be stored: type A and type B. TABLE S C U F E MATRIX R-G –31 Adjust the tint. S C U F E MATRIX R-B –31 Adjust the tint. -
Page 95: Low Setting
8-3-4 LOW SETTING Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. GAIN S C U F E 30dB H.DTL LEVEL Set H.DTL LEVEL. S C U F E V.DTL LEVEL Set V.DTL LEVEL. -
Page 96: High Setting
8-3-6 HIGH SETTING Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. GAIN 18dB S C U F E 30dB H.DTL LEVEL Set H.DTL. S C U F E V.DTL LEVEL Set V.DTL LEVEL. -
Page 97: Skin Tone Dtl
8-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range SKIN TONE Set the skin tone DTL to ON or OFF. S C U F E SKIN TONE ON/OFF switching for ZEBRA within the SKIN TONE range. ZEBRA S C U F E SKIN DTL Adjust the effect of SKIN TONE DTC CORING. -
Page 98: Gamma
8-3-10 GAMMA Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MASTER 0.35 Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. GAMMA 0.45 S C U F E 0.75 R GAMMA –15 Set the Rch gamma. S C U F E B GAMMA –15 Set the Bch gamma. S C U F E GAMMA MODE Select the gamma. -
Page 99: Vf Display
8-4-1 VF DISPLAY Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range DISP NORMAL NORMAL: Display status constantly. HOLD: Display status only when the CONDITION HOLD MODE CHECK switch is pressed. – C U F E DISP MODE Set the DISP MODE. Switch the camera’s Warning/Message indication. -
Page 100: Vf Indicator1
8-4-4 VF INDICATOR1 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range EXTENDER Set the extender indication to ON or OFF. – C U F E SHUTTER Set the shutter speed indication to ON or OFF. – C U F E FILTER Set the filter No. indication to ON or OFF. –... -
Page 101: Mode Check Ind
8-4-6 MODE CHECK IND Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range STATUS Select whether or not to display the status indication during MODE CHECK. – C U F E !LED Select whether or not to display the cause indication screen when the ! LED turns on during MODE CHECK –... -
Page 102: Cam Operation
CAM OPERATION 8-5-1 CAMERA ID Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded on color bars. Up to 10 characters are allowed for this setting. – C U F – Setting 2 for the CAMERA ID recorded on color bars. -
Page 103: User Sw
8-5-4 USER SW Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range USER MAIN SW INH Allocate the USER MAIN button. S.GAIN DS.GAIN S.IRIS I.OVR S.BLK B.STR D.ZOOM Y GET NEWS-G. AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW RET SW SLOT SEL – C U F E USER1 SW Allocate the USER1 button. -
Page 104: White Balance Mode
8-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range FILTER INH Select whether or not to retain white balance memory (A/B) data for individual filters. Retain data in the A/B memory (2 memory areas) regardless of the filters. OFF: Retain data for individual filters. –... -
Page 105: Iris
8-5-8 IRIS Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range A.IRIS LEVEL Set the target value for auto iris. – C U F E A.IRIS PEAK/ Determine the peak-to-standard ratio for the auto iris. A larger value sets the auto iris to respond to the peak in the IRIS detection window, while a smaller value sets it to respond to the average value in the window. -
Page 106: Battery Setting1
Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm to beep for P2 CARD NEAR END ALARM. END ALARM – C U F – CARD NEAR 3min Set the remaining time to indicate the P2 CARD NEAR END TIME alarm. - Page 107 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range DIONIC90 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. Enable selection. • • : Disable selection. AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END voltage. MANUAL AUTO: Set voltage automatically. MANUAL: Set voltage manually. 11.0 When MANUAL is selected in the menu above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V 13.6 steps.
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Page 108: Battery Setting2
8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range NiCd14 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. Enable selection. • • : Disable selection. NEAR END 11.0 Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps. 13.6 15.0 11.0 When MANUAL is selected in the menu above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps. -
Page 109: Mic/Audio1
8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range FRONT VR CH1 FRONT Select whether or not to enable the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control for the signal selected W.L. as the input signal to AUDIO CH1. REAR FRONT: Only enabled when FRONT is selected. -
Page 110: Tc/Ub
8-6-6 TC/UB Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range TC MODE Set the time code mode. Drop frame. NDF: Non drop frame. – C U F – UB MODE USER Select the user bits mode. USER:Select UB value set in the LCD TIME section. -
Page 111: File
FILE 8-7-1 SD CARD READ/WRITE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. – – – F – READ Read out the data from the SD card. – – – – – W.SELECT Select the file number to write in. –... -
Page 112: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 8-8-1 SYSTEM CHECK Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range COLOR CHECK ON ON/OFF switching for checking proper operation of the camera-recorder. Displays the center Y and RGB levels on the viewfinder to indicate whether the signals have been properly processed and transmitted from the optical system to the digital system. -
Page 113: Diagnostic2
8-8-6 DIAGNOSTIC2 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range SYSCON SOFT Display the software version for the system control microprocessor. – – – – – LCD SOFT Display the software version for the LCD microprocessor. – – – – – P2CS OS Display the OS version for the streaming controller. -
Page 114: Chapter 9 Specifications
Chapter 9 Specifications [General] Power supply DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V). Power consumption: 24 W (Main unit only, with LCD monitor OFF). 27 W (With theSDI-E1394 option installed, LCD monitor ON). indicates safety information. Operating temperature: ° °... - Page 115 Audio System Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronised with video). Quantizing: 16 bits Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB (at standard level). Dynamic range: Minimum 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD). Distortion factor: 0.1% or less (1 kHz, standard level). Headroom: 20 dB [Input/output Unit]...
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