Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AJ-HPX2000P

Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use. To use AVC-Intra, the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G/optional) must be installed.

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Read this first!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

zTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

zTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTIONS:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTIONS:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help. The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AJ-HPX2000P/AJ-HPX2100E Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems

Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

CAUTIONS:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARDS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

indicates safety information.

A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca/gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate.

Caution regarding laser beams

The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens.

Attention/Attentie

ENGLISH

z Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product.

At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

NERDERLAND

z Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van

een batterij.

Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein

chemisch afval weg te doen.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)

z To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual. z If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

z For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.

PLEASE NOTE:

z When preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and

sound are being recorded normally.

z Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not assume

liability for such failure.

z If the unit is operated continuously with the fan stopped due to a failure, camera images may not be output, recorded, or

played back properly.

What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others

Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data on their memory cards.

Contents

Read this first! ..................................................................................2

General Features of Camera unit....................................................................8

Features of Recorder/player unit .......................................................9

Features of the Input/Output unit .....................................................11

Other features .................................................................................11

Dimensions drawing........................................................................12

System Configuration......................................................................13

Parts and their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section............................14

Audio (input) Function Section.......................................................15

Audio (output) Function Section.....................................................16

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section ...................17

Menu Operation Section ................................................................22

Time Code Section.........................................................................23

Warning and Status Display Functions ..........................................24

Display Window Functions .............................................................25

LCD Monitor ...................................................................................26

Viewfinder ......................................................................................27

Recording and Playback P2 Cards.........................................................................................29

How to handle data recorded on P2 cards .......................................31

Basic Procedures ............................................................................32

Normal Recording ...........................................................................34

PRE-RECORDING function ............................................................35

Loop Recording...............................................................................36

Interval Recording ...........................................................................36

Recording Review Function.............................................................39

Normal and Variable Speed Playback .............................................40

Text Memo Function .......................................................................40

Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Shot Mark Function .........................................................................41

Recording Setting and Operation Mode...........................................41

Multi Format....................................................................................42

Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance ..............................45

Setting the Electronic Shutter ..........................................................49

Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons ..51

Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels........53

Setting Time Data ...........................................................................55

Viewfinder Screen Status Displays ..................................................69

Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ............................................80

Selection of video output signals .....................................................81

Handling data..................................................................................83

Preparation Power Supply..................................................................................97

Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments

Preparing for Audio Input ..............................................................104

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod .................................................105

Attaching the Shoulder Strap.........................................................106

Attaching the Rain Cover ..............................................................106

Connection of the remote control unit(AJ-RC10G).........................107

Attaching the Front Audio Level Control Knob ...............................107

Connection of the external switch ..................................................108

..........................................................101

Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails

Thumbnail Manipulations Overview .............................................109

Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................110

Selecting Thumbnails...................................................................112

Playing back Clips........................................................................112

Switching the Thumbnail Display .................................................113

Shot Mark.....................................................................................115

Text Memo ...................................................................................115

Deleting Clips ...............................................................................117

Restoring Clips.............................................................................117

Reconnection of Incomplete Clips................................................118

Copying Clips ...............................................................................118

Setting of Clip Meta Data .............................................................119

Setting of Proxy (optional)............................................................122

Formatting a P2 Card...................................................................122

Formatting SD memory cards ......................................................123

Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode ...........................................124

Properties.....................................................................................125

Connection with external device

Connection through the DVCPRO/DV connector.........................129

Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port ...........131

Connection using the SDI IN connector

(when AJ-YA350AG attached) .....................................................137

Maintenance and Inspections

Inspections Before Shooting ........................................................138

Maintenance.................................................................................140

Warning System...........................................................................145

Menu Menu Configuration......................................................................151

Menu Description Tables .............................................................155

Updating the firmware incorporated into the camera-recorder.................................... 189

Specifications.............................................................................................................. 190

General

Attention

z Adjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 48) z Set VF TYPE on the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page depending on your viewfinder. The

factory setting is set to the HD viewfinder.

z Consult the dealer for installation of the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G).

AJ-HPX2000 integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on-chip lens featuring progressive drive technology (All-pixel reading), and a video recorder/player (VTR) that supports DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats. AJ-HPX2000 offers choices of 1080i/720P mode for HD and NTSC/PAL mode for SD. It also provides features such as storage-type gain enhancement for news reports and film-like gammas for production purposes, providing many applications ranging from news reports to production. Utilising P2 cards, which require no mechanism, as media, your unit offers greater responsibility, operability, and portability. It is highly resistant to shock and vibration during recording, and therefore ensures stable operation for capturing quality video images under the most adverse conditions.

_ Supports the new AVC-Intra codec (optional)

Installation of the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) provides support for the new AVC-Intra codec. By employing the Intra-Frame compression method based on H.264 standards, the latest motion picture compression technology, a high compression rate, high image quality, and high editing accuracy have been achieved. The AVC-Intra codec supports the following two methods.

z High image quality supporting full sample HD

AVC-Intra100

z Capable of operation at low rates and low cost:

AVC -In tra5 0

_ 24P, 30P, 25P Recording and Native Recording

The unit is capable of recording at frame rates of 24P (23.98P)/30P (29.97P) at 59.94 Hz and 25P at 50 Hz using the progressive drive of the CCD. There are two methods: one method (Native recording)* rate of the camera, and the other method* down to 59.94 or 50 frames.

*2 For the AVC-Intra100/50 at 1080i, AVC-Intra100/50

*3 For the (HD) DVCPRO HD, (SD) DVCPRO50,

records images at the unchanged frame

at 720P, and the DVCPRO HD formats, the rate is pulled down to 59.94 or 50 frames during playback.

DVCPRO, and DV formats

pulls the rate

General

_ Supports the HD/SD multi format

z System frequency

59.94 Hz/50 Hz switchable

z HD

DVCPRO HD/AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50 switchable *

z SD

DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV switchable

In the HD (1080i and 720P) mode, the new AVC-Intra codec (optional) can be selected as the recording format in addition to the ordinary DVCPRO HD. In SD mode, you can select a recording format appropriate for your purpose. For example, choose DVCPRO50 to give higher priority to image quality or DVCPRO if cost efficiency is a high priority.

*1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) is

installed

General：

_ Multi-format

Mode SYSTEM MODE Recording method

AVC-Intra100*

AVC-Intra50*

1080-59.94i

DVCPRO HD

AVC-Intra100*

AVC-Intra50*

720-59.94P

1080-50i

720-50P

480-59.94i

576-50i

DVCPRO HD

AVC-Intra100*

AVC-Intra50*

DVCPRO HD

AVC-Intra100*

AVC-Intra50*

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50 59.94i DVCP RO

DVCP RO5 0 DVCP RO DV

*1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) is installed

59.94i

29.97P (Native)

23.98P (Native)

59.94i

29.97P Over 59.94i

23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3 Pull-down)

23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3-3-2 Pull-down)

59.94P

29.97P (Native)

23.98P (Native)

59.94P

29.97P (Native)

29.97P Over 59.94P

23.98P (Native)

23.98P Over 59.94P (2-3 Pull-down)

50i

25P (Native)

50i 25P over 50i

50P

25P (Native)

50P 25P (Native) 25P Over 50P

29.97P Over 59.94i

23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3 Pull-down)

23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3-3-2 Pull-down)

50i 25P Over 50i

Features of Camera unit

_ 14-bit A/D conversion digital signal processing

Analog video signals are processed into digital data by a 14-bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 74 MHz. It is possible to reproduce images that are more finely detailed.

Storage type high-sensitivity function (DS. GAIN)

The unit uses the storage type gain increase function by driving the CCD progressively. With this function, it is possible to obtain brighter pictures without increasing noise under low light conditions. This is a function that makes it possible to achieve higher sensitivity of up to 20 dB above the regular gain increase. Furthermore, this function can also be used as picture effects.

_ Digital Zoom

The camera unit features progressive digital zoom. This is particularly effective when you want to zoom-in closer on the subject.

_ Auto White Balance with Automatic Tracking

capability

The white balance is automatically adjusted in real time, according to the subject. This is effective for urgent recording, where you can’t spare the time to make an adjustment through the auto white balance feature.

_ DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function

The dynamic range can be streched by compressing the video signal level of a part with high brightness where white-color-skipping phenomena occur during ordinary shooting. (Refer to page 51)

_ Film-like Gamma function

The unit employs three types of film-like gamma to easily obtain film tones accumulated through Varicam (AJ-HDC27 series), so that a wide range of image impressions can be reproduced for production. (Refer to page 167)

_ Lens file function

The unit has 8 lens files. By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be stored. (Refer to page 92)

_ Focus assist function

The unit will display a marker to help with focusing when shooting videos. This function provides a visual cue for focusing. (Refer to page 51)

General：Features of Camera unit

_ Data management function

Within the unit, one user data file and four sets of scene file data can be saved. By using an SD memory card as the setup card, up to eight sets of setup data can be stored. (Refer to page 83)

Features of Recorder/player unit

_ Color bar

The unit employs the SMPTE color bar, ARIB color bar, Split color bar for SNG (Satellite News Gathering) as well as the conventional color bar, which is useful for adjusting the color monitor. (Refer to page 175)

_ Multiple Slots

AJ-HPX2000 is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for continuous recording. They also provide new recording capabilities specific to memory cards.

Hot-Swap recording

The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to be replaced without interrupting recording. This facilitates continuous recording.

z Loop recording

AJ-HPX2000 can retain a certain amount of previously recorded material by continuously looprecording data into a specified recording area.

z INTERVAL REC/ONE SHOT REC

The

AJ-HPX2000 features interval recording at

minimum one-frame intervals. This function is particularly suited to shooting science and nature programs. Frame-by-frame shooting is simple with the one-shot recording function.

PRE-RECORDING function

In standby status, AJ-HPX2000 always stores video and sound input to the camera for up to 8 seconds (For 1080i/720P (HD)). This means that the PRERECORDING function, when turned on, records the video and sound for a preceding duration preset by the user. This feature recovers critical moments that you might have missed. For DVCPRO and DV, video and sound can be recorded for up to 15 seconds.

z Proxy recording (when AJ-YAX800G attached)

By installing the optional video encoder card (AJYAX800G), MPEG4 format video and real-time metadata such as time code data can be recorded simultaneously on the P2 card and the SD memory card, together with the video and sound recorded by the camera. This function is useful for confirmation of editing of clips. For more information about the approximate duration for proxy recording, see [Approximate Proxy Recording Time (optional) on SD memory cards (Except for 24P native mode)] (page 10). Please also see <Cautions in using SD memory cards>. (page 21)

z Data protection

Data on P2 cards will not be lost due to overwriting unless the files are deleted or the cards are initialised. Recordings are written only to free space.

_ 4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)

In HD (1080i or 720P) mode, 4-channel digital audio recording is used. All formats in SD mode, DVCPRO, DV, and DVCPRO50, also support 4-channel digital audio recording with highquality sound (48 kHz/16 bits).

_ Clip Thumbnailing

z Automatic generation of thumbnails

AJ-HPX2000 automatically generates a thumbnail for each recording cut (clip). It is possible to make use of this on the camera-recorder as well as for non-linear editing purposes, and after uploading to a server.

z Thumbnail display on the LCD monitor

The 3.5-inch color LCD side of the your video camera of 12 clip thumbnails. You can choose a desired clip to playback instantly.

z Seamless playback of selected clips

You can select more than one clip from the thumbnail view for continuous playback and output of seamless video.

　recorder can provide a multi-screen view

Note

During continuous playback of clips in different recording formats, seamless playback is not available.

Display of clip information

By selecting clips, information added to clips, such as the recording time, Text Memo, Shot Marks and metadata can be checked.

_ Text Memos & Shot Marks

Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of text memo added to the thumbnail associated with the time code, together with shot marks which, for example, can help you distinguish OK cuts from reject cuts. Both text memos and shot marks can be added to selected clips during and after a recording. This is helpful for editing recorded video. In addition, you can use the copy function for each text memo block to take only the necessary portions out of a clip.

_ Front-mounted Sound Level Control Mechanism

AJ-HPX2000 features a front-mounted control for fine adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is particularly effective for adjusting the sound level when you are shooting without a sound recordist. The control can be disabled.

_ Support for Built-in Unislot Wireless Receive

AJ-HPX2000 is designed to support an optional slot-in wireless receiver.

_ Recording Review Capability

This capability automatically plays back the last 2 to 10 seconds of recorded video, allowing you to quickly check the recorded contents.

_ Built-in Time Code Generator/reader

A special-purpose Subcode track can be used to record and reproduce time code information.

General

General：Features of Recorder/player unit

_ Support for Metadata

AJ-HPX2000 is capable of recording positional information (latitudes, longitudes and altitudes), as UMID information (metadata), from the GPS unit AJGPS910G (optional accessory). Names/titles can also be recorded, e.g. the camera person, the reporter, or the program which was registered on the SD memory card in advance. This information is also useful in managing information on clips. Regarding SD memory cards, please also see

(page 21).

_ Recording Time

Operation of the following P2 cards with AJ-HPX2000 has been verified:

AJ-P2C004HG (4 GB)

z AJ-P2C008HG (8 GB) z AJ-P2C016RG (16 GB)

(

The model numbers and capacities are accurate as of

August 2007 but may change to expand capacity.

)

The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) is disabled.

Recording Time on P2 Cards: When one 16 GB card is used; HD Mode

Image system

1080-59.94i/

50i

1080-30PN/ 25PN (Native)

1080-24PN (Native)

720-59.94P/

50P

720-30PN/25PN (Native)

720-24PN (Native)

*1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) is

Recording method and Recording time

DVCPRO HD

Approx.

16 minutes

Approx.

16 minutes

Approx.

32 minutes

Approx.

40 minutes

AVC-Intra100

Approx.

16 minutes

Approx.

16 minutes

Approx.

20 minutes

Approx.

16 minutes

Approx.

32 minutes

Approx.

40 minutes

*1AVC -Intra5

Approx.

32 minutes

Approx.

32 minutes

Approx.

40 minutes

Approx.

32 minutes

Approx.

64 minutes

Approx.

80 minutes

installed

*2 Including 30P, 24P, and 25P pull down of the DVCPRO

SD Mode

Recording method and Recording

Image system

DVCPRO 5 0

Approx.

480-59.94i/576-50i

*3 For 2ch audio recording *4 Including 30P, 24P, and 25P pull down

32 minutes

time

DVCPRO

Approx.

64 minutes

Approx.

64 minutes

Notes

z The values for 8 GB P2 cards are 1/2 and the values

for 4 GB P2 cards are 1/4 those of 16 GB P2 cards shown above.

If the one-time continuous recording exceeds the duration which is given in the table below when a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8GB or more is used in AJ-HPX2000, the recording is automatically continued on a separate clip. When performing thumbnail operations (such as display, delete, repair or copy) for these kinds of clips using a P2 device, it is possible to perform the operations for the entire recording as a single clip. However, with nonlinear editing software or a personal computer, the recording may be displayed as separate clips.

Recording method (except

for native)

DVCPRO HD

AVC-Intra100*

AVC-Intra50*

DVC PRO 5 0

DVC PRO

*1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G) is installed

Approximate Proxy Recording Time (optional) on SD memory card

Card No. (Card Capacity)

RP-SDH256 (256 MB)

RP-SDH512 RP-SDK512 (512 MB)

RP-SDQ01G RP-SDK01G (1 GB)

RP-SDQ02G RP-SDK02G (2 GB)

RP-SDV024G (SDHC 4 GB)

s (Except for 24P native mode)

MPEG4 recording rate

192 kbps 768 kbps 1500 kbps

Approx.

2 hour

17 minutes

Approx.

4 hour

27 minutes

Approx.

8 hour

56 minutes

Approx. 18 hour

11 minutes

Approx. 35 hour

42 minutes

Continuous

recording time

Approx.

5 minutes

Approx.

10 minutes

Approx.

20 minutes

Approx. 35

minutes

Approx. 69

minutes

Approx.

2 hour

19 minutes

Approx.

4 hour

44 minutes

Approx.

9 hour

18 minutes

Approx. 19

minutes

Approx. 38

minutes

Approx. 77

minutes

Approx.

2 hour

37 minutes

Approx.

5 hour

12 minutes

(Reference values when cards are used for continuous recording with our products. Actual recording time depends on the kind of scenes and the number of clips.

For SD or SDHC memory cards with Class indications, the recording time may be reduced significantly compared with the actual capacity when images of short recording time are recorded repeatedly.

)

The driver installed on the unit must be updated when using SD memory cards other than as listed above. To update the driver, refer to [Updating the firmware incorporated into the camera-recorder] (Page 189) 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

Features of the Input/Output unit

_ Features USB2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE)

By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted in AJ-HPX2000 can be used as a bulk storage device. It is also possible to store data on a P2 card onto a USB

2.0-connected external hard disk equipped with USB host capability as well as view clips stored on hard disks and write them to P2 cards.

_ DVCPRO (IEEE1394) output and DV output

provided as a standard configuration

Data can be input/output to an external device through the IEEE1394 digital interface. Use a 6-pin type connector. The unit does not support the bus power.

While operating AVC-Intra, it is impossible to input/ output data with IEEE 1394.

_ HD/SD SDI output featured as standard

Video can be output as HD SDI signals, down-converted SD SDI signals, or analog composite signals. SDI output includes embedded audio etc.. (Refer to page 43) Note that the SD mode does not output HD SDI signals.

_ Down converter output provided as a standard

configuration

In HD mode, the MON OUT output connector and the VIDEO OUT connector (in setting VBS mode) output down converter (analog composite) signals. It is optimum for confirming shot images on the SD monitor. (Refer to page 43)

_ HD/SD SDI input function (when the AJ-

YA350AG is attached)

The camera-recorder with the AJ-YA350AG extension board attached can record SDI signals input through the SDI input connector only if the signals are in the same format as the camera-recorder.

_ Remote control connector

By connecting the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G), which is available as an optional accessory, the unit can be controlled remotely. (Refer to page 107)

_ Confirmation of return video signals

It is possible to confirm the return video signals (analog HD-Y signals in the HD mode/VBS or Y signals in the SD mode) supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector of AJ-HPX2000 in the viewfinder to confirm programs. (Only video signals from the same record format can be confirmed.) (Refer to page 175)

_ DC OUT connector

The DC OUT connector of the unit produces 1.5 A of electrical current. By connecting an external switch to this connector, it is possible to control REC start/stop. Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting the LED to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing the camera on a crane. (Refer to page 108)

General

Other features

_ Viewfinder connection

From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i, 1080-50i, 480-59.94i or 576-50i signals are output. Furthermore, signals are output for switching the frequencies of the connected viewfinder. Confirm images in multi formats by connecting the viewfinder (AJ-HVF21G), which is available as an optional accessory. (Refer to page 27) While the AJ-VF20WBP (59.94 Hz)/E (50 Hz) can also be connected, you cannot view video in formats with different frequencies.

_ User button

On the side panel of the unit, three user buttons (USER MAIN/USER1/USER2) are available. Each button can be assigned the on/off function for any frequently used feature selected from among the many features of the unit, such as digital zooming and super gain (Refer to page 51).

General：Features of the Input/Output unit

Unit: mm (inch)

137 (5- )

Dimensions drawing

318 (12- )

102 (4- )

270.5 (10- )

209 (8- )

General：Dimensions drawing

System Configuration

Unislot wireless microphone receiver: Sennheiser EK3041

Stereo microphone AJ-MC900G

Microphone holder: AJ-MH800G

2-type HD Viewfinder: AJ-HVF21G

Viewfinder: AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB

Lens: (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon

GPS unit: AJ-GPS910G

Tripod adapter: SHAN-TM700

Video encoder card: AJ-YAX800G

Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-HPX2000P

◆Note

All of the devices and accessories other than the unit, which are shown in this system configuration, are optionally available. To use these devices and accessories, refer to the respective operation manuals.

Remote control cable: AJ-C10050G

DIONIC90/160 HYTRON50/100/140 PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14

V mount type Battery plate

NP-1 type Battery case

External DC power supply

AVC-Intra codec board: AJ-YBX200G

Remote control unit: AJ-RC10G

ENDURA7/10 BP-GL65/95

NP-L7

General

Rain cover: SHAN-RC700

Soft carrying case: AJ-SC900

Hard carrying case: AJ-HT901G

* For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2

Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

SD Memory cards*

HD/SD SDI input board: AJ-YA350AG

P2 Cards*: AJ-P2C004HG AJ-P2C008HG AJ-P2C016RG

General：System Configuration

Parts and their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

1. POWER switch

Used to turn on/off the power.

2. Battery mount

A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here.

3. DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)

camera-recorder is connected to an external DC power supply.

10.Lens mount cap

To remove the cap, raise the 9. lens lever. When the lens is not mounted, replace the cap.

11.Light cable clamp

Secures the light cable.

12.Lens cable/microphone cable clamp

This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables.

4. BREAKER switch

When an excessive amount of current is fed through the camera-recorder, due to any abnormal event, the breaker automatically turns off the power in order to protect the device. After the interior of the camera-recorder has been checked and/or repaired, this button must be depressed. If there is no unusual reaction, the unit can be powered-up.

5. GPS connector

This connects the optional GPS unit AJ-GPS910G.

6. Shoulder strap fittings

The shoulder strap is attached here.

7. Light shoe

A video light or similar accessory can be attached here.

8. Lens mount (bayonet 2/3-type)

The lens is attached here.

9. Lens lever

Lower this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount.

13.Tripod mount

When you want to mount camera-recorder on a tripod, the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached here.

14.LENS jack (12-pin)

The lens connection cord is connected here. For a detailed description of your lens, see the relevant manufacturer’s instruction manual.

15.DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket

This output socket is designed for 12-VDC. It provides a maximum current of 1.5 A. Connect an external switch to this socket to control REC starts and stops or an LED for use as a tally lamp. For more information, see [

external switch

] (page 108).

Connection of the

Parts and their Functions：Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

Audio (input) Function Section

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Parts and their Functions

1. MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin)

A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. Power for the microphone comes from this jack. A remote microphone may be connected. When a microphone is used, set the power to ON through the menu option FRONT MIC POWER. These options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

2. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2

recording level adjustment) controls

With the 3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to [MAN], these controls can be used to adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1/2. Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For adjustment, each control must be depressed while turning.

3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 &

2 automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch

Use this switch to select recording level control mode for Audio Channels 1 and 2.

AUTO: Recording level automatically controlled. MAN: Recording level manually controlled.

4. AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch

Use this switch to select the signals recorded through Audio Channels 1 - 4.

FRONT: Signal from the microphone connected to the

1. MIC IN jack is recorded.

W.L. (WIRELESS) :

Signal from the slot-in wireless receiver is recorded.

REAR: Signal from the audio device connected to

the 5. AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector is recorded.

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Note

When you use stereo microphone (AJ-MC900G optional), set both CH1 and CH2 to [FRONT]. The signal from L CH is recorded to CH1 and that from R CH to CH2.

5. AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 &

2) connectors (XLR, 3-pin)

Audio devices or a microphone may be connected here.

LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 48V) selector switch

Used to select the audio signal input from the 5. AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

LINE: Audio signal line-input from the audio device is

input.

MIC: Audio signal from a self-powered (active)

microphone is input. (The main unit does not supply power to the remote microphone).

+ 48V:Audio signal from a passive microphone is

input. (The unit supplies power to the remote microphone).

7. Wireless slot

A Unislot wireless receiver (optional accessory) may be attached here.

8. FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level

adjustment) control

This control adjusts the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2. However, when the 3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to “AUTO”, the level will adjust automatically and the 2. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 knob and this knob will not be active. The control can be enabled or disabled through the menu options FRONT VR CH1 or FRONT VR CH2. These options can be found in the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

Parts and their Functions：Audio (input) Function Section

Audio (output) Function Section

9. 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.

10.MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 /

CH3/4 selector switch

Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO OUT connector.

CH1/2: Signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2 are output. CH3/4: Signals on Audio Channels 3 and 4 are output.

The channel indications on the display window and on the audio level meter in the viewfinder are synchronised with this selector switch.

11.MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3 /

ST / CH2/4 selector switch

The MONITOR SELECT switch is synchronised with the audio signal output to the speakers and earphones, and from the AUDIO OUT connector.

CH1/3: Signal on Audio Channel 1 or 3 is output. ST: Stereo audio signals on Audio Channels 1

and 2 or Audio Channels 3 or 4 are output. The stereo signals can be changed to mixed signals using a menu option.

CH2/4: Signal on Audio Channel 2 or 4 is output.

14.Speakers

The speakers output EE sound during recording, and reproduced sound during playback. The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning lamp blinks and/or the indicator activates. When the 15. PHONES jack is connected with earphones, sound from the speaker is automatically muted.

15.PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo) earphones. When earphones are connected, sound from the speakers is automatically muted. Both the front and rear connectors output the same sound.

Monitor

switch

CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3

CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4

* You can select between stereo and mixed signal types

using the menu option MONITOR SELECT. This menu option can be found in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

Stereo signals from

Audio Channels 1 and 2*

MONITOR SELECT switch

CH1/2 CH3/4

Stereo signals from

Audio Channels 3 and 4*

12.MONITOR (volume) control

Used to control the volume of sound output from the monitor speakers and earphones.

13.ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)

Used to control the volume of the warning sound emitted from 14. speakers or earphones connected to the 15. PHONES jack. If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.

Parts and their Functions：Audio (output) Function Section

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

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Parts and their Functions

1. 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.

Examples of filter selection according to shooting conditions

Setting of the

CC/ND FILTER

control

1 3200K

2 5600K + 1/8

3 5600K

4 5600K + 1/64

Description of

filter

Shooting

conditions

Sunrise, sunset Studio

Clear outdoor environments

Cloudy/rainy outdoor environments

Clear, bright scenes such as snowscape, high mountains, beaches, etc.

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3. SHUTTER switch

Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter.

OFF: Electronic shutter disabled. ON: Electronic shutter enabled. SEL: Used to change the speed of the electronic

shutter.

This dial switch returns to its original position. Each turn of the switch alters the shutter speed. For more information, see [

Shutter

] (page 49).

Setting the Electronic

4. AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch

AWB : White balance is automatically adjusted.

When the WHITE BAL switch on the side is positioned at [A] or [B], the adjusted value is stored in the memory. Note that when the switch is positioned at PRST this function does not work.

ABB: Back balance is automatically adjusted.

2. USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2 buttons

These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions, using a menu option. Each button, when pressed, performs the assigned function. For more information, see [

USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons

Assigning Functions to

] (page 51).

Parts and their Functions：Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

Note

To stop automatic adjustment of the white or black balance in progress, set the switch to either ([AWB] or [ABB]). If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect before automatic adjustment will be used.

5. Gain selector switch

Use this switch to select video amplifier gain, according to lighting conditions under which you are shooting. The values for L, M, and H can be preset using menu options. These are factory-set to 0 dB for L, 6 dB for M, and 12 dB for H.

6. OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch

Used to select the video signals sent from the camera unit to the memory, viewfinder and video monitor.

CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:

Video being recorded through the camera is sent with the auto knee circuit activated. It is also possible to assign the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function instead of the AUTO KNEE function.

CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:

Video being recorded through the camera is sent in manual knee mode.

BARS:

Color bar signal is output. The auto knee circuit does not work. You can select between four types of color bar signal. For more information, see [

Auto Knee function

Usually, when you adjust levels to shoot people or scenery against a strongly lit background, the background will be totally whited-out, with buildings and other objects blurred. In this case, the auto knee function reproduces the background clearly. This function is effective when:

•The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear

sky.

•The subject is a person inside a car or building, and you also

want to capture the background visible through a window.

•The subject is a high-contrast scene.

SW MODE] (page 175).

8. MODE CHECK button

Each press of this button changes the screen type in the viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED, FUNCTION, AUDIO. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.

9. MARKER SELECT button

This button selects the marker information indicated on the viewfinder screen. It switches between two marker information indications, which can be selected using a menu option. Pressing this button once switches the indicated marker information from A (Marker A) to B (Marker B), and pressing again switches B to OFF (no marker). When the power is turned on, the last selected indication before powerdown appears. For more information, see [

Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)

79).

Marker Check Screen

10.SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons

These buttons are enabled when the 3. shutter switch is positioned at [ON] and synchro scan is selected. They are used to adjust the speed of the synchro scan. The – button decreases shutter speed; the + button increases shutter speed. If you shoot a PC monitor, for example, you should adjust shutter speed so that the horizontal bars in the viewfinder will produce less noise.

11.REC START/STOP button

Pressing this button starts recording, pressing again stops recording. This button has the same function as the 24. REC button on the handle and the VTR button at the lens.

] (page

7. WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector)

switch

Used to select the white balance adjustment method.

PRST: Use this when you have no time to adjust the

white balance. The value for the white balance is factory-set to 3200 K. It can be changed to any color temperature using a menu option. For more information,

Setting Color Temperature Manually]

see [ (page 47).

A or B: Pressing the 4. AUTO W/B BAL Switch

toward [AWB] automatically adjusts the white balance, saving the adjusted value in Memory A or B. For more information, see

Adjusting the White Balance] (page 45).

[

Through a menu option, the auto-tracking white balance (ATW) can be assigned to B. For more information, see [

Balance

] (page 45).

Adjusting the White

12.SHOT MARK/Menu cancel button

Pressing this button while recording adds a shot mark to the thumbnail of that clip. This button also adds a shot mark to any thumbnail selected on the LCD monitor. For more information on shot marks, see [

Function

This button cancels the revised set value when the menu is displayed.

] (page 41).

Shot Mark

13.Text memo button

Records a text memo if pressed during recording or playback or when playback is paused.

Parts and their Functions：Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

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14.SAVE ON/OFF switch

Used to select the power supply method for each output section.

ON: The output selected through the menu option

SAVE SW is power-saved. This option can be found on the OPTION MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.

OFF: Power saving is canceled.

Note

The ON/OFF switch does not function during recording. The ON/OFF status changes after recording is completed.

15.VIDEO OUT (output signal selector) switch

Changes the mode of the signals output through the VIDEO OUT connector.

HD SDI : HD SDI signals are output. When the

camera-recorder is in SD mode, SD SDI signals are output.

SD SDI : SD SDI signals are output. (Signals are

down-converted in HD mode.)

： Composite video signals are output. (Signals

VBS

are down-converted in HD mode.)

16.VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch

This switch controls the superimposition of characters onto the video output from the VIDEO OUT connector.

ON: Characters are superimposed. OFF: Characters are not superimposed.

For types of characters, see [

from VIDEO OUT connector

Settings of signals output

] (page 81).

17.VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector

This connector outputs video signals. The video signals linked to the settings of 15. VIDEO OUT switch, 16. VIDEO OUT CHARACTOR switch and

19.OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.

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18.MON OUT (monitor output) connector

Used to output down-converted (analog composite) signals for the monitor. The video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here. Through an internal menu option, the characters can be superimposed independently of the VIDEO OUT connector. For more information, see [

signals output from MON OUT connector

] (page 82).

19.OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch

Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT and MON OUT connectors.

MEM: Video from the camera is output during

recording or when recording is paused or playback signals are output from the P2 card during playback.

CAM: Video from the camera is output constantly. OFF: Video is not output, and the camera-recorder

operates in power-saving mode.

Note that the audio output is synchronised with the video. For types of video outputs, see [

output from VIDEO OUT connector

[

Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector]

(page 82).

Notes

z During recording, this switch does not switch output

signals before stopping the recording operation.

z When CAM is not selected through the REC

SIGNAL menu option, the output signals are the same as for MEM even if the switch is set to CAM. The menu option REC SIGNAL is found in the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.

Settings of signals

] (page 81) or

Parts and their Functions

Settings of

Parts and their Functions：Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

20.REW (rewind) button and lamp

During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse playback with the lamp blinking. During playback, it performs an approximately 4 reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps blinking. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the start of the clip being played back is located in pause mode.

21.STOP button

This button stops playback.

22.FF (fast forward) button and lamp

During pause, this button is used to perform fast playback with the lamp blinking. During playback, it performs an approximately 4 playback with the PLAY and FF lamps blinking. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the start of the next clip is located in pause mode.

23.PLAY/PAUSE button

This button is used to view playback using the viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The lamp comes on when playback starts. In playback mode, this button pauses (PLAY/PAUSE) playback with the lamp blinking.

a fast-

a fast

30.GENLOCK IN connector

Used to input an HD Y signal when GENLOCKing the camera or externally locking the time code. Alternatively, a composite signal can be input as the reference signal. Note that the subcarriers for the down-converter (composite signal) output from the camera-recorder cannot be externally locked.

Notes

z When HD Y signal is input and RET is selected, you

can check return video on the viewfinder screen. The menu option RET SW can be found in the SW MODE screen on the CAM OPERATION page.

z When the mode is set to SD, you can record original

signals by specifying VIDEO for the menu option REC SIGNAL.

31.HD/SD SDI IN input connector

If installed, the optionally available HD/SD SDI input board (AJ-YA350AG) acts as an input connector for HD/SD SDI signals. You can record signals from this input connector by specifying SDI for the menu option REC SIGNAL. For details, refer to [Connection using the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350AG attached)] (page 137).

24.REC button

Pressing this button starts recording, and pressing again stops recording. This button has the same function as 11. the REC START/STOP button and the VTR button at the lens. It may be disabled with 25. the recording protection button.

25.REC protection button

This button disables 24. the REC button on the handle.

ON: The REC button is enabled. OFF: The REC button is disabled.

26.P2 CARD ACCESS LED

This LED indicates the recording and playback status of each card.

27.Slide lock button

Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards. While depressing this button, slide the door to the left.

28.USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE)

29.USB 2.0 connector (HOST)

A USB 2.0 cable is connected here. When the menu option PC MODE is set to “ON”, data can be transferred via USB 2.0. During such data transfer, recording, playback or operations of clips is permitted. The menu option PC MODE is found in the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page. For more information, see [Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port] (page 131).

Parts and their Functions：Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

32.DVCPRO/DV connector

This is an in/output connector for video, voice, and data that comply with the IEEE1394 standard.

Notes

z Power is not supplied from the unit. z Be absolutely sure to bear the following points in

mind when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (DV cable).

Ensure that the connections with other devices are

made on a 1:1 basis.

When a DV cable has been connected to the DV

connector, do not apply any strong external force as this may damage the connector.

When error code 1394 E-92 (1394 INITIAL

ERROR) appears, disconnect the connecting cables and re-connect them or turn off the camera-recorder’s power and turn it back on.

Ensure that the unit and all of the connected

devices are each grounded (or connected to a common ground) before use. If it is not possible to ground the unit and devices, turn off the power of the unit and of all the connected devices before connecting or disconnecting the IEEE1394 cable.

When the unit is to be connected to a device

equipped with a 4-pin type of connector, connect the unit’s connector (6-pin type) first.

When connecting the unit

with a PC equipped with a 6-pin type ofconnector, connect the 1394 cable as dictated by the shapes of the 1394 connectors. Bear in mind that inserting a plug the wrong way round may damage the unit.

 When the unit is used in AVC-Intra format, image/

voice signals cannot be output/input through the DVCPRO/DV connector.

6-pin type

4-pin type

33.REMOTE (remote control) connector

The remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) is connected here.

34.OPTION SLOT

Attach the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, optional). For information about the installation and proxy recording, see the AJ-YAX800G instruction manual.

35.SD memory card insertion slot

An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted here.

SD memory cards are used for recording and

accessing the menu settings of cameras and the lens files, uploading metadata, and proxy recording (optional).

Use the unit by inserting an SD memory card that is compliant with the SD standard or the SDHC standard.

MultiMediaCards cannot be used. (Bear in mind that taking pictures may no longer be possible if you do use them.) If you intend to use miniSD cards in camera-recorder, always install the adapter specially designed for miniSD cards. (The unit will not work properly if only the miniSD card adapter is installed. Make sure that the card has been installed in the adapter before using it.) Use of Panasonic’s SD memory cards and miniSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards using camera-recorder. To format SD memory cards using a personal computer, download the dedicated software from the support site. Any SD memory card with the following capacities (8 MB to 2 GB) and any 4 GB SDHC memory card can be used with the unit.

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB

128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB

2 GB 4 GB (SDHC)

To record proxy (optional), use an SD memory card with a capacity of 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB labeled “High Speed” or use a 4 GB SDHC memory card.

For the latest information not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites.

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

z The SDHC card conforms to a new standard for memory

cards with a large capacity of more than 2 GB which was established by the SD Association in 2006.

z The SD card logo is a registered trademark. z MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Infineon

Technologies AG.

36.BUSY (operation mode display) lamp

This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory card. It stays illuminated when the card is active.

Parts and their Functions

Note

While the lamp is on, do not insert or remove the card.

Parts and their Functions：Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

Menu Operation Section

1. MENU button

Used to turn on/off the menu.

2. JOG dial button

With the menu open, this button is used to navigate through menu pages, select options and specify values. For directions on manipulating the menu, see [Menu

4 3

Configuration] (page 151).

3. SD memory card insertion slot

An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted here. It is used when writing or saving menu data or lens files on an SD memory card.

4. BUSY (operation mode display) lamp

This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory card. It stays illuminated when the card is active.

Note

While the lamp is on, do not insert or remove the card.

5. Shot Mark/Cancel Menu button

Undoes any changes to the menu option settings if pressed during the changes

Parts and their Functions：Menu Operation Section

Time Code Section

Parts and their Functions

1. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

This connector is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is externally locked.

2. TC IN connector (BNC)

This connector is used to input a reference time code when you externally lock the time code.

3. TC OUT connector (BNC)

When you inter-lock the time code of camera-recorder with that of an external device this must be connected with the time code input (TC IN) connector of the external device.

Note

The time code must be input in the same format as the system mode of the camera-recorder.

4. HOLD button

Pressing this button freezes the time data indication on the counter. Note that time code generation continues. Pressing the button again reactivates the counter. This function is used to ascertain the time code or CTL count of a particular recorded scene.

6. DISPLAY (counter display selector) switch

Indications of the time code, CTL and user bits on the counter of the display window depend on the positions of this switch and the 7.TCG switch. Pressing the 4.HOLD button also displays Date/Time/ Time Zone.

UB: User bits, TIME, DATE or Time zone indicated. TC: Time code indicated. CTL: CTL indicated.

7. TCG (time code selector) switch

This switch is used to specify the stepping mode for the built-in time code generator.

F-RUN: Select this position to continuously advance

the time code independently of the P2 card recording status. Use this mode to synchronise the time code with the time of day, or to externally lock the time code.

SET: Select this position to set the time code and/

or user bits.

R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time code

only during recording. For spliced scenes recorded on P2 cards, the sequence of time codes is unbroken.

5. RESET button

This button resets the time data (CTL) on the counter to “00:00:00:00”. If this button is pressed when with the 7.TCG switch positioned at [SET], time code and user bits data are reset to 0, and real-time data is reset to the initial value.

8. CURSOR and SET buttons

Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits. The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons, and the center rectangular one is the SET button. For guidance in setting the time code and user bits, see [

Setting Time Data] (page 55).

Parts and their Functions：Time Code Section

Warning and Status Display Functions

1. Back tally lamp

When the 2.BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewfinder.

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7. 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. OFF LCD DISPLAY found in the TC/UB screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

8. Rear tally lamp

When the 2.BACK TALLY switch is set on [ON], the rear tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp.

2. BACK TALLY switch

This switch controls the action of the 1.back and 8.rear tally lamps.

ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled. OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled.

3. WARNING lamp

This lamp starts blinking or lights up if something unusual occurs in the memory.

4. USB lamp

Stays on when the camera-recorder is in USB mode.

5. Access lamp

Blinks when the camera-recorder is in recording or playback mode or when a P2 card is being accessed, or stays on when a recordable P2 card is inserted.

6. LIGHT button

Use this button to control illumination of the display window. Alternately pressing this button toggles illumination of the 7.display window on or off.

Parts and their Functions：Warning and Status Display Functions

Display Window Functions

P2 card/battery-remaining level indications

Media-remaining space indication bar

The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, using a seven-segment display. Each segment can represent either three or five minutes of remaining free space, depending on the value set through the menu option CARD REMAIN/ segments disappear one-by-one. The menu option CARD REMAIN / on the MAIN OPERATION page.

 can be found in the <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen

SLAVE HOLD W GPS

NDF

VTCG

CTL

MEDIA BATT

TIME DATE

Y minM

LOOP

Battery-remaining level indication bar

For a battery with a digital indicator (percentage indication), if the remaining level of the battery is higher than 70%, all seven segments up to the “F” position are lit. When the remaining level falls below 70%, the segments go out one-by-one for each drop of 10%. All seven segments can be set to light up when the battery-remaining balance is 100%. To do so select “100%” for the menu option BATT REMAIN FULL in the <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen of the MAIN OPERATION page.

Audio channel level meter

When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 switch is set to [CH1/2], the meter indicates 1 and 2 as the audio channel numbers, together with their audio levels. When the switch is set to [CH3/4], the meter indicates 3 and 4 as the audio channel numbers, together with their audio levels.

. According to the set value, the

HDV

OVER OVER

P-iREC

frm

OP-SLOT

-dB

13 24

Memory action status indication

Error Code Indication (for more information, see [Warning System] (page 145))

frm

OVER OVER

13 24

Loop Recording

-dB

SLAVE HOLD W GPS

NDF

VTCG

CTL

MEDIA BATT

TIME DATE

Y minM

LOOP

Information indication LOOP:

OP-SLOT: Remains illuminated when a video encoder card is

Stays illuminated in LOOP REC mode. For information about the LOOP REC mode, see [ (page 36).

operated in the optional slot.

HDV

P-iREC

OP-SLOT

Mode indication W: Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder operates

in SD mode (480-59.94i, 576-50i) and is set to 16:9

HD: Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder is in HD

DV: Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format

GPS: Stays illuminated when radio waves are not received

GPS : Stays illuminated when radio waves are received

P-REC: Stays illuminated when the PRE REC MODE is set to

iREC: Remains illuminated during INTERVAL REC mode

i: Blinks when INTERVAL REC mode is selected.

Time code indication NDF: Stays illuminated when the time code is in non-drop

DF: Stays illuminated when the time code is in drop frame

SLAVE

HOLD: Stays illuminated when the time code generator/reader

CTL: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is

TCG: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is

TC:

VTCG: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is

VTC: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is

TIME:

DATE: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is

No Indication:

Time count indication:

Note

]

When the DISPLAY switch is positioned at UB, each press of the HOLD button changes the indication through VTCG (VTC)

mode.

mode (1080i, 720P).

is DV.

during GPS operation.

ON, and blinks when recording is continued after the recording tally lamp has gone out.

recording, and blinks during a pause.

NDF

SLAVE HOLD W GPS

VTCG

CTL

MEDIA BATT

TIME DATE

Y minM

LOOP

frame mode.

mode.

: Stays illuminated when the time code is externally

locked.

value is frozen.

positioned at [CTL] to display the CTL count.

positioned at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB) generator value. Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB) reader value.

positioned at [UB] to display the VIUB generator value.

positioned at [UB] to display the VIUB reader value. Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned at [UB] to display the real-time hour, minute and second.

positioned at [UB] to display the real-time date.

The CTL, VTCG, TIME, and DATE stay off when the DISPLAY switch is positioned at [UB] to display real time, time zone, hour and minute.

The time code, CTL, user bits and real time are shown.

TIME > No Indication (Time Zone) > TCG (TC), in that order.

HDV

P-iREC

OP-SLOT

OVER OVER

frm

13 24

-dB

Parts and their Functions

DATE

Parts and their Functions：Display Window Functions

Positions of time code-related switches and information provided

Position of

DISPLAY switch

CTL

Position of TCG

switch

SET Time code

F-RUN or R-RUN CTL

F-RUN/SET/

R-RUN

Information Item

Time code

User bits or real-

time, time zone

LCD Monitor

5. CURSOR and SET buttons

The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons, and the center rectangular one is the SET button. They are used to select a thumbnail and manipulate the thumbnail menu. For more information, see [Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] (page 109).

6. EXIT button

Used to return the display to the previous state when the thumbnail menu or the property screen is displayed.

1. LCD monitor

The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder. Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a thumbnail format. In thumbnail display mode, clips can be edited or deleted, or P2 cards can be formatted using the

4.THUMBNAIL MENU button and 5.CURSOR and SET buttons.

2. OPEN button

Used to open the LCD monitor.

3. THUMBNAIL button

This button switches the content on the 1.LCD monitor from the video in the viewfinder to clip thumbnails. Another press switches them back to the video from the viewfinder. Note that this switchover is not performed during a recording or playback.

4. THUMBNAIL MENU button

In thumbnail display mode, this button allows you to manipulate the thumbnail menu (e.g., to delete clips).

Parts and their Functions：LCD Monitor

Viewfinder

You can use any of the following viewfinders (extra-cost options) on AJ-HPX2000:

HD Viewfinders: AJ-HVF21G (selectable between 59.94 and 50 Hz) SD Viewfinders: AJ-VF20WBP (59.94 Hz), AJ-VF15BP (59.94 Hz), AJ-VF20WBE (50 Hz), and AJ-VF15BE (50 Hz)

Use the VF TYPE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page to adjust the appropriate settings for the viewfinder that will be used. We recommend using a HD viewfinder when the camera-recorder is used in HD mode or an SD viewfinder when it is used in SD mode. Depending on the mode, some types of video are unavailable as shown below (

z: the finder shows nothing on a black screen).

Parts and their Functions

Mode

Video seen through

viewfinder

Video from camera

Playback ±±*1* Return video (HD-Y) ± z

1394/HD-SDI input (HD) ±±*

Video from camera Playback z ± Return video (VBS) z ± 1394/HD-SDI input (SD) z ±

HD viewfinder SD viewfinder

±±*

±±

Each viewfinder shows return signals and 1394 and SDI input signals in the recording formats assigned to the camerarecorder.

*1： Down-converted signals *2

： When the OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch (page 19) of the camera-recorder is set to CAM, a black screen is displayed.

Parts and their Functions：Viewfinder

13 14 11 7

9. Eyepiece

45 6

1. Viewfinder (optional accessory)

During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays the video image in monochrome. It also displays warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety zone and center markers), etc.

2. ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder.

ON: Zebra pattern displayed. OFF: No zebra pattern displayed.

3. TALLY switch

Used to control the 7.front tally lamp.

Note

Do not leave the eyepiece aimed at the sun. Doing so may damage the internal components.

10.Diopter adjustment ring

Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image.

The adjustable range of the viewfinder view angle is shown in the following table.

Product Number Adjustable range

AJ-HVF21G AJ-VF20WBP AJ-VF20WBE

AJ-VF15BP AJ-VF15BE

For an eyepiece for presbyopia, consult the dealer.

–0.9 D to –4.4 D

+1.1 D to –3.4 D

11.Connecting plug

12.Locking ring

13.Microphone holder

HIGH: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated. OFF: Front tally lamp stays off. LOW: Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.

4. PEAKING control

Used to adjust the outlines of the video image in the viewfinder for easier focusing. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.

5. CONTRAST control

Used to adjust the contrast of the video image in the viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.

6. BRIGHT control

Used to adjust the brightness of the video image in the viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.

7. Front tally lamp

This lamp is activated when the 3.TALLY switch is positioned at [HIGH] or [LOW], and stays on during recording. It also blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts. Use the TALLY switch to change the intensity of the lamp to ([HIGH] or [LOW]).

14.Viewfinder stopper

Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.

15.Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring

Used to adjust the side-to-side position of the viewfinder.

16.Viewfinder front-back position anchoring

lever

Used to adjust the fore-and-aft position of the viewfinder.

8. Back tally lamp

This lamp stays illuminated during shooting. It also blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts. When the lever is positioned at [OFF], the back tally lamp is hidden.

Parts and their Functions：Viewfinder

Note

For more information, see the instruction manual for the viewfinder.

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 [

Setting Time Data] (page 55).

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

POWER: ON

2 While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the

slide-out door to the left. The door opens.

3 Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT

button pops up.

Recording and Playback

EJECT button

The card must be inserted with the logo right way up.

4 Tilt up the popped-up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2

card.

P2 CARD ACCESS LED

Slide-out door

Slide lock button

5 Insert a P2 card into camera-recorder. The P2 CARD

ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. For how the P2 card status is indicated, see [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards] (page

30).

6 Close the slide-out door.

Note

Do not leave the slide-out door open when moving camera-recorder.

Recording and Playback：P2 Cards

Removing P2 Cards

1 While pressing down the slide lock button, move the

slide-out door to the left. The door opens.

2 Tilt down the EJECT button. 3 Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2

card so that you can remove it.

The P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs may be set to stay off using the menu option ACCESS LED. This option can be found on the <OPTION MODE> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content

To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally erased, position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at [Protect].

Note

Write-protect switchover can be performed while the card is being accessed (during recording or playback), but does not take effect until access to the card ceases.

Tilt down the EJECT button.

Depress the tilted-down EJECT button to release the P2 card.

Notes

z After insertion, do not remove the P2 card while it is

being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED flashes orange), or the P2 card may fail. If your unit is not set to turn on the P2 CARD ACCESS LED, before removing the card ensure that pre-recording and/or voice memo recording have finished (the P-REC indication has stopped blinking and the V mark or VOICE REC indication on the viewfinder screen has turned off) after stopping recording or playback.

z If a P2 card being accessed is removed, the viewfinder

displays “TURN POWER OFF” and camera-recorder gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED. In addition, all P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs blink rapidly in green. If this is the case, turn the power off. For more information on warning indications, see [Warning System] (page 145).

z If a P2 card is removed while being accessed, clips on it

may become irregular. Check the clips and restore them if required. For more information about how to restore clips, see [Restoring Clips] (page 117).

If a P2 card being formatted is removed, it may be not be formatted properly. In this case, the viewfinder displays “TURN POWER OFF”. If this message appears, turn off the power, then restart camera-recorder to reformat the card.

z If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being

played back, the inserted P2 card is not recognised and the P2 CARD ACCESS LED for that card does not come on. Card recognition starts when the playback ends.

z Even if a P2 card is inserted in a vacant slot while

recording, the media may not be recognized during the following times:

 Immediately after pre-recording  Immediately before or after switching from the first

P2 card for recording to the second one, when data are recorded on multiple cards spanning from one to the other (hot-swap recording)

Protect

Write-protect switch

P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards

P2 CARD

ACCESS LED

Stays on in green

Stays on in orange

Blinks in orange ACCESSING Writing or reading being

Blinks rapidly in orange

Blinks slowly in green

Stays off NOT

* The mode check indication is shown in the viewfinder. For more

information, see [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout] (page 70).

The access LED located on the display window blinks when reading or writing data from or to any of the P2 cards inserted in Slots 1 - 5 or stays illuminated when any of the cards are recordable. It stays off when none of the P2 cards are recordable.

MODE CHECK

indication*

ACTIVE Writing and reading

INFO READING Recognaising the P2 card.

FULL The P2 card has no free

PROTECTED The write-protect switch on

SUPPORTED

FORMAT ERROR The P2 card is not properly

NO CARD No P2 card is inserted.

Status of P2 Card

enabled

enabled. The card is recordable (loop recording also enabled).

performed.

space. Only reading is enabled.

the P2 card is positioned at [PROTECT]. Only reading is enabled.

The card is not supported by your unit. Replace the card.

formatted. Reformat the card.

Recording and Playback：P2 Cards

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