Panasonic AJ-HPX3100G User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AJ-HPX3100G

Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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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:

z To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose

this equipment to rain or moisture.

z To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AJ-HPX3100G Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

FCC Note:

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 instruction manual, 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 or more 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.

Warning :

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and 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 userís authority to operate this device.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer mounting of the optional interface boards to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

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:

Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time. When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones cause hearing loss.

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) or accessories (Front Audio Level control knob, screw, AUDIO connector cap, XLR connector cap, GPS connector cap) out of the reach of babies and small children.

CAUTION:

A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit. Do not store the unit in temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave the unit in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

CAUTION:

Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached. When the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user. To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod.

CAUTION:

Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle. Any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury.

Read this first!

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Une batterie rechargeable et recyclable alimente le produit que vous avez acheté.

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.

1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AJ-HPX3100G)

The apparatus is compliant with:

z standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, and z electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5.

2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards

<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables

z The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral

equipment to be connected to the apparatus.

z The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.

<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.

z Video signal connecting cables

Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface). Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals.

z Audio signal connecting cables

If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU. Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals.

z Other connecting cables (USB)

Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables.

z If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this

manual.

3. Performance level

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards.

However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:

1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.

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.

(Refer to page 108 for the detail.)

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.

z Please note that a beat signal may interfuse into the video signal occasionally when under an intense electric field (such as

directly under a radio tower).

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.

Precautions when installing USB drivers

Select “AJ-HPX3100” when installing USB drivers from the CD-ROM that comes with this unit (AJ-HPX3100) onto a personal computer.

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Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

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Contents

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

General Features of Camera unit ..................................................................... 9

Features of Recorder/player unit ...................................................... 10

Features of the Input/Output unit ...................................................... 12

Other features ................................................................................... 12

Dimensions drawing.......................................................................... 13

Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency).............. 14

System Configuration........................................................................ 15

Parts and their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section .............................. 16

Audio (input) Function Section.......................................................... 18

Audio (output) Function Section........................................................ 20

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section ...................... 21

Menu Operation Section ................................................................... 25

Time Code Section ........................................................................... 26

Warning and Status Display Functions ............................................. 27

Display Window Functions ................................................................ 28

LCD Monitor...................................................................................... 29

Viewfinder ......................................................................................... 30

Recording and Playback P2 Cards ........................................................................................... 32

How to handle data recorded on P2 cards........................................ 34

Basic Procedures.............................................................................. 35

Normal Recording ............................................................................. 37

PRE-RECORDING function.............................................................. 38

Loop Recording................................................................................. 39

Interval Recording............................................................................. 39

ONE CLIP REC Function .................................................................. 42

Recording Review Function .............................................................. 44

Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Normal and Variable Speed Playback .............................................. 45

Text Memo Function ......................................................................... 45

Shot Mark Function........................................................................... 46

Recording Setting and Operation Mode............................................ 46

Multi Format ...................................................................................... 47

Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance............................... 49

Setting the Electronic Shutter ........................................................... 53

Assigning Functions to USER Buttons.............................................. 55

Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels........ 57

Setting External Reference Signal and GENLOCK .......................... 61

Setting Time Data ............................................................................. 62

Viewfinder Screen Status Displays ................................................... 75

Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ............................................. 87

Selection of video output signals ...................................................... 88

Handling data.................................................................................... 90

Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)................................... 104

Preparation Power Supply.................................................................................. 108

Mounting the Lens and Performing the Flange Back and

White Shading Adjustments ............................................................ 111

Preparing for Audio Input ................................................................ 114

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod .................................................. 115

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................................................... 116

Attaching the Rain Cover................................................................ 116

Attaching the F.AUDIO LEVEL control Knob .................................. 117

Connection of the DC OUT connector and

the external REC strat/stop switch.................................................. 117

Manipulating Clips with

Thumbnail Manipulations Overview ................................................ 118

Thumbnails

Connection with external device

Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port .............. 136

Connection using the SDI IN connector.......................................... 142

Connection of the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) ........................ 143

Connection of the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) ..................... 145

Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting ........................................................... 146

Maintenance ................................................................................... 148

Warning System.............................................................................. 153

Menu Menu Configuration......................................................................... 158

Menu Description Tables ................................................................ 162

Updating the Firmware incorporated into the unit............................................................199

Specifications...................................................................................................................200

Index................................................................................................................................204

z The SD card logo is a registered trademark. z SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. z MMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. z Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

z Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines. z Apple is trademark or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. z Unislot is a registered trademark of Ikegami Tsushinki Co., LTD. z Other model names, company names, and product names listed in these operating instructions are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

z This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer, and

no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed below.

- To encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC Video”)

- To decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity

- To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video

• Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).

Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

z Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-

recorder.

References

z References are shown as (page 00).

Terminology

z Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as “SD Memory Cards” in these operating instructions. z Memory cards that have the “P2” logo (e.g., AJ-P2C064AG, an optional accessory) are referred to as “P2 cards” in these

operating instructions.

z Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip” in these operating instructions.

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Attention

Adjust the following two settings when using the unit for the first time.

Adjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 52)

z The unit is delivered from the factory with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame

frequency according to the TV standard, refer to the procedures described on page 14.

General

The unit is a solid CCD camera-recorder integrating 2/3-inch 2.2-megapixel components that support interlaced/progressive drive (reading all pixels) and record/playback that supports the compression format for AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50 and DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV. The unit supports the HD and SD methods shown in the following table. The unit is also equipped with CAC (chromatic aberration correction function for the magnification ratio chromatic aberration of lenses), Scan Reverse (corrects images when Anamo lenses or lenses for film applications are used), and the film-like gamma function. For recording, the compression and recording methods are selectable among AVC-Intrra100, AVC-Intra50, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV. Since minimal image deterioration occurs when recording with AVC-Intra 100 compression in particular, high image quality can be retained.

_ Supported formats

Mode SYSTEM MODE

1080-59.94i

1080-50i

480-59.94i

576-50i

Shooting/Recording method

AVC-Intra100 59.94i

AVC-Intra50

DVCPRO HD

AVC-Intra100

AVC-Intra50

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV

29.97P (Native)

23.98P (Native)

59.94i

29.97P Over 59.94i

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

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

50i 25P (Native)

50i 25P over 50i

59.94i

29.97P Over 59.94i

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

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

50i 25P Over 50i

General:

General

Features of Camera unit

_ Multi-format

By applying the interlace drive/progressive drive (reading all pixels) to the 2.2-mega pixel CCD, the unit supports a variety of recording methods. (Refer to page

48)

_ Chromatic Aberration Compensation function

The unit is equipped with a function to correct the magnification ratio chromatic aberration of lenses caused by the fact that the refractive index in lenses varies with the wavelength of light (hereinafter referred to as chromatic aberration). By using this function, chromatic aberration around the lens can be corrected and high definition images can be obtained. However, a lens supporting chromatic aberration compensation is must be used. (Refer to page 104)

_ Scan Reverse function

The Scan Reverse function, as standard configuration, cancels the image inversion that occurs when a lens adapter from Canon or Angenieux is used, and it can be switched through the Menu settings. (Refer to page 162)

_ Film-like Gamma function

In order to obtain film tone in Varicam (AJ-HDC27 series), the unit is equipped with the FILM-REC gamma almost equivalent to Varicam.

_ 2-disk 4-type configuration optical filters

The unit is equipped with CC filters for 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, and 6300K. The 5600K filter for outdoor recording is standard. (Refer to page 21)

_ DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function

With this function, the dynamic range of high brightness areas that may be skipped with white blanks in an ordinary recording method can be expanded by compressing images and maintaining the contrast. (Refer to page 55)

_ Lens file function

The unit has 8 lens files. By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be stored. (Refer to page 99)

_ 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 55)

_ 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 cart, up to eight sets of setup data can be stored. (Refer to page

90)

_ 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 184)

_ 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 34 dB above the regular gain increase. Furthermore, this function can also be used as picture effects. (Refer to page 185) In addition, this function operates when shooting in

59.94i and 50i. SHUTTER mode turns off when in this state.

General: Features of Camera unit

Features of Recorder/player unit

_ Multiple Slots

AJ-HPX3100 is equipped with 2 slots for P2 cards. 2 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.

LOOP REC

AJ-HPX3100 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-HPX3100 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.

z PRE-RECORDING function

In standby status, AJ-HPX3100 always stores video and sound input to the camera for up to 8 seconds. This means that the PRE-RECORDING function, when turned on, records the video and sound for a preceding duration preset by the user. This feature recovers critical moments that you might have missed. For DVCPRO and DV, video and sound can be recorded for up to 15 seconds.

z ONE CLIP REC Function

This function compiles multiple recordings into a combined clip and does not isolate single recordings (from REC START to STOP) to single clips. The combined clip can be handled with ease with transferring or copying etc., as the clip can be treated as a single thumbnail or when editing. Up to a maximum of 99 recordings can be combined into this single clip.

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.

_ HD: Format AVC-I 100/AVC-I 50/DVCPRO HD

SD: Format DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV

Recorded video is compressed through a component digital recording method that uses a state-of-the-art compression technology, and sound is recorded using the non-compression PCM recording method, which excels in such areas as S/N ratio, frequency bands, waveform properties and reproducibility of fine areas. These methods further enhance the quality of images and sound. And it is also possible to select AVC (Advance Video Coding) compression of the ISO/IEC14496-10 standard in addition to DVCPRO HD in HD mode. The unit performs the in-frame compression. 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.

Note

When the clip is played back in the format not selected on the menu, the picture may be disturbed until the format is detected.

_ 4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)

In HD (1080i) mode, 4-channel digital audio recording is used. Also, you can record at 24 bits when selecting AVC-Intra format. All formats in SD mode also support 4-channel digital audio recording with high-quality sound (48 kHz/16 bits).

_ Clip Thumbnailing

z Automatic generation of thumbnails

AJ-HPX3100 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 81.28 mm (3.2 inches) color LCD side of the your video camera-recorder can provide a multi-screen view 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.

Note

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

z Display of clip information

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

General: Features of Recorder/player unit

General

_ 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-HPX3100 features a front-mounted control for fine adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is particularly effective for adjusting the sound level when you are shooting without a sound recordist. The control can be disabled. (Refer to page 19)

_ Recording Time on P2 Cards (When one 64 GB

card is used)

HD Mode

Image system

1080-59.94i/50i

1080-30PN/ 25PN (Native)

1080-24PN (Native)

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

SD Mode

Image system

Recording method and Recording time

DVCPRO HD AVC-Intra100 AVC-Intra50

Approx.

64 minutes

Recording method and Recording time

DVCPRO 5 0

Approx.

64 minutes

Approx.

64 minutes

Approx.

80 minutes

DVCPRO

Approx.

128 minutes

Approx.

128 minutes

Approx.

160 minutes

_ Support for Built-in Unislot Wireless Receiver

AJ-HPX3100 is designed to support an optional slot-in wireless receiver. (Refer to page 114 and 191) The unit also supports 2-channel wireless receivers.

_ 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.

_ Support for Metadata

AJ-HPX3100 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 <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page 22).

_ P2 cards that can be used with this unit

You can use P2 cards from 4 GB to 64 GB, like the optional AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB) and the AJ-P2E032XG (32 GB). (As of October, 2010)

Approx.

480-59.94i/576-50i

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

128 minutes

Approx.

256 minutes

Approx.

256 minutes

Note

The values for 32 GB cards are 1/2, the values for 16 GB cards are 1/4 and the values for 8 GB cards are 1/8 those of 64 GB cards shown above.

_ On splitting clips recorded on P2 cards

If the one-time continuous recording exceeds the duration which is given in the table below when a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is used in AJ-HPX3100, 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 DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV

Continuous

recording time

Approx.

5 minutes

Approx.

10 minutes

Approx.

20 minutes

Notes

z The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) is disabled. z Depending on the type of P2 card, you need to update

the firmware installed on this unit.

> [Updating the Firmware incorporated into the unit] (page

199)

z For the latest information not available in the operating

Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

General: Features of Recorder/player unit

Features of the Input/Output unit

_ Independent Dual HD SDI output equipped as

standard

The HD SDI signals output from the SDI OUT connector and the MON OUT connector are each independent. Embedded audio is superimposed on HD SDI output. Also, in SD mode, independent dual SD SDI signals can be output from the SDI OUT connector and the MON OUT connector.

_ Features USB2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE)

By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted in AJ-HPX3100 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. (Refer to page 136)

_ Down converter output provided as a standard

configuration

When in HD mode, the MON OUT connector can output down converter signals (SD SDI signals or analog composite signals).

_ Remote control connector

By connecting the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) or the extension control unit (AG-EC4G), which is available as an optional accessory, the unit can be controlled remotely. (Refer to page 143)

_ Confirmation of return video signals

With the viewfinder, you can check the return video signal (analog HD-Y signal) supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector of this unit or the HD SDI signal input to the SDI IN connector. And you can use them to check programs. Only video signals from the same record format can be confirmed. Also, in SD mode, you can check only the SD SDI signal input to the SDI IN connector.

_ 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 117)

_ HD/SD SDI input function

You can record SDI signals input from the SDI IN connector. However, what you can record is limited to the SDI signal with the same recording format as this unit.

_ LIGHT connector

You can connect to Anton/Bauer Ultralight 2. You can use bulbs up to 50 W. For batteries, because sometimes there isn’t enough power for lighting, use batteries with an ample power margin.

Other features

_ Viewfinder connection

From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i or 1080-50i 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-HVF21KG, AJ-CVF100G), which is available as an optional accessory. (Refer to page 30)

_ User button

On the side panel of the unit, five user buttons (USER MAIN/USER1/USER2/SHOT MARK/TEXT MEMO) 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 slot select and Y get (Refer to page 55).

_ Camera extension system

By combining the camera adapter (AG-CA300G) and the base station (AG-BS300P/E) which are optional, you can employ this unit as a camera extension system. In addition to consulting the instruction manual for each device regarding connection methods and precautions for these devices, use them according to the AJHPX3000G guidelines. This unit is compatible with the HD viewfinder, so it is not possible to check the return video image in the viewfinder on systems where the SYSTEM MODE menu option is set to “480-59.94i” or “576-50i”, with the VF Interface box (AG-YA500G) connected. You can select the SYSTEM MODE menu option from the <SYSTEM MODE> screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page.

General: Features of the Input/Output unit

General

Unit: mm (inch)

140 (5- )

Dimensions drawing

335.8 (13- )

102 (4- )

270.5 (10- )

209 (8- )

General: Dimensions drawing

Color TV Standard Settings

*** OPTION M ENU ***

OPTION

AREA SETTIN G

< AREA SETTI NG >

AREA SELECT : PAL

_AREA SET

AREA SET? YES

(Settings for frame frequency)

The unit is delivered with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the preferred standard, refer to the procedures described below.

1 After connecting the unit to the power supply

and then turning on the power, press the MENU SW button while pressing the LIGHT SW button to open OPTION MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor

(arrow) to the AREA SELECT item, and the press the JOG dial button. The menu item AREA SELECT is found in the <AREA SETTING> screen on the OPTION MENU page.

3 Select the area among NTSC, NTSC(J), and

PAL. After selecting the area by turning the JOG dial button, press the JOG dial button.

4 Move the cursor (arrow) to _ AREA SET by

turning the JOG dial button, and then press the JOG dial button. The following window appears.

5 Move the arrow (→) to YES and press the JOG

dial button. The settings selected in Step 3 above are reflected in FACTORY and CURRENT DATA on the screen.

6 Turn off the power supply once and then turn

on it again.

◆Notes

z The settings are not saved unless SET is executed even if

NTSC, NTSC(J), or PAL is selected in the AREA SELECT.

z When AREA SELECT is revised, the “_ AREA SET” blinks. z When these items are set when the unit is used for the first

time, only the following 11 items are revised. When the other settings of the unit are set in MAIN MENU, the MENU setting values for items other than the following 8 are ones that were set at the factory.

Factory

settings

SYSTEM MODE

REC FORMAT

CAMERA MODE

SET UP

SET UP (D/C)

REAR LINE IN LVL

AUDIO OUT LVL

HEAD ROOM 20dB 20dB 20dB 18dB

GUI metadata language indication

LANGUAGE

DATE

FORMAT

1080-

59.94i

AVC-I 100/ 60i

60i 60i 60i 50i

7.5%A 7.5%A 0% 0%

7.5% 7.5% 0% 0%

+4dB +4dB +4dB 0dB

American English

Not displayed

MDY MDY YMD DMY

NTSC NTSC(J) PAL

1080-

59.94i

AVC-I 100/ 60i

American English

Not displayed

1080-

59.94i

AVC-I 100/ 60i

Japanese/ For Japan

ENGLISH JAPANESE

1080-50i

AVC-I 100/ 50i

American English

Not displayed

General: Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency)

*1 SET UP of the SYSTEM MODE menu

(Enabled only for 480-59.94i)

*2 SET UP of the DOWNCON SETTING menu

(Enabled only for 1080-59.94i)

*3 Select THUMBNAIL > SETUP > DATE FORMAT from the

thumbnail menu. > [Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode] (page 132).

General

External DC power supply

Remote control cable

AJ-C10050G

Extension control unit

AG-EC4G

AJ-RC10G

ENDURA E-10

FUJINON/

CANON

SD Memory cards*

P2 Cards*

AJ-MC900G

V mount type Battery plate

AJ-HT901G

SHAN-RC700

AJ-SC900

AJ-HPX3100G

SHAN-TM700

Stereo microphone

Lens (Bayonet type)

Rain cover

Soft carrying case

Hard carrying case

Tripod adapter

Remote control unit

AJ-MH800G

Microphone holder

AJ-CVF100G

Color Viewfinder

AJ-HVF21KG

2-type HD Viewfinder

Unislot wireless microphone receiver

Battery

DIONIC90/160 HYTRON140

GPS unit

AJ-GPS910G

Ultralight2

(Maximum 50 W)

Anton/Bauer

IDX

System Configuration

◆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.

* 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. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

General: System Configuration

Parts and their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

87 5

1. POWER switch

Used to turn on/off the power.

2. Battery mount

A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. > [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type]

(page 109)

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

camera-recorder is connected to an external DC power supply. > [Use of the external DC power supply] (page 110)

4. LIGHT switch

Choose a way to turn the video light connected to the

16.LIGHT connector ON/OFF. AUTO: If you leave the video light POWER switch

ON, then the light will light at the same time that this unit starts recording, and the light will go out at the same time recording stops.

MANUAL

: The light will light according to whether the

video light POWER switch is ON/OFF.

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

The lens is attached here. > [Mounting the Lens and Performing the Flange Back

and White Shading Adjustments] (page 111)

6. Lens lever

Lower this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount. > [Mounting the Lens and Performing the Flange Back

and White Shading Adjustments] (page 111)

8. Lens cable/microphone cable clamp

This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables. > [Mounting the Lens and Performing the Flange Back

and White Shading Adjustments] (page 111)

9. Tripod mount

When you want to mount camera-recorder on a tripod, the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached here. > [Mounting the Camera on a Tripod] (page 115)

10.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.

11.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. > [Connection of the DC OUT connector and the

external REC strat/stop switch] (page 117)

Note

Confirm the pin arrangements of the DC output connector of the external DC power supply and the DC IN socket on the unit, and connect the proper polarities to each other. If the 12 V power supply is connected to the GND connector in error, it may cause a fire or failure of the unit.

7. Lens mount cap

To remove the cap, raise the 6. lens lever. When the lens is not mounted, replace the cap.

Parts and their Functions: Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

Parts and their Functions

12.VF connector (20 Pin)

Installs the viewfinder (AJ-HVF21KG, AJ-CVF100G, which are optional). > [Viewfinder] (page 30)

Note

Please be aware that when the SYSTEM MODE is set at 480/59.94i or 576/50i the image quality displayed on the viewfinder screen, and the image quality actually recorded and output from this unit will be different.

13.GPS connector

This connects the optional GPS unit AJ-GPS910G.

14.Shoulder strap fittings

The shoulder strap is attached here. > [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page 116)

15.Light shoe

A video light or similar accessory can be attached here. The mounting hole size is 1/4-20UNC (screw length less than 6 mm).

16.LIGHT connector

You can connect an Anton/Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent product under 50 W for the video light. Also, when the light is lit, the battery charge level goes down sharply. When using the light, we recommend using a battery above 90 Wh.

17.Accessory mounting holes

Attach the accessories. Do not use for any purpose except to attach the accessories. There are two types of mounting hole size: 1/4-20UNC (screw length less than 10 mm) and 3/8-16UNC (screw length less than 10 mm).

18.Microphone holder mounting screw

The screws are for mounting the AJ-MH800G microphone holder (optional) and the AG-YA500G VF interface box (optional).

Parts and their Functions: Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

Audio (input) Function Section

13 14

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. The menu item FRONT MIC POWER is found in the <MIC/AUDIO> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. > [Preparing for Audio Input] (page 114)

2. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3 / CH2/4 (audio channel 1/

3 / 2/4 recording level adjustment) controls

With the 3.AUDIO SELECT CH1/3 / CH2/4 (audio channel 1/3 / 2/4 automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch positioned to [MAN], these controls can be used to adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1/2 (With the menu settings 3/4). Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For adjustment, each control must be depressed while turning.

3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/3 / CH2/4 (audio channel

1/3 / 2/4 automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch

Use this switch to select recording level control mode for Audio Channels 1/2 (With the menu settings 3/4).

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 (microphone input) 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 CH1/3 / CH2/4 (audio input channel 1/3 / 2/4) connectors is recorded.

Note

When you use stereo microphone (AJ-MC900G optional), set both CH1 and CH2 (With the menu settings CH3, CH4 to [FRONT]. The signal from L CH is recorded to CH1 (With the menu settings CH3 the menu settings CH4

) and that from R CH to CH2 (With ).

5. AUDIO IN CH1/3 / CH2/4 (audio input channel 1/

3 / 2/4) connectors (XLR, 3-pin)

Audio devices or a microphone may be connected here. > [When Using Audio Devices] (page 115)

LINE/MIC (line input/mic input) selector switch

Used to select the audio signal input from the 5.AUDIO IN CH1/3 / CH2/4 (audio input channel 1/3 / 2/4) 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).

)

Parts and their Functions: Audio (input) Function Section

Parts and their Functions

7. Microphone input +48V ON/OFF switch

This is the ON/OFF switch providing power to the microphone connected to the 5.AUDIO IN CH1/3 / CH2/ 4 (audio input channel 1/3 / 2/4) connector.

+48V: Provides +48 V to the microphone. OFF: Does not provide +48 V to the microphone.

Note

If the REAR MIC POWER menu option is not set to “ON” then power is not supplied regardless of the switch position. Select the REAR MIC POWER menu option from the <MIC/AUDIO> screen of the MAIN OPERATION page.

8. Wireless slot

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

9. F.AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level

adjustment) control

This control adjusts the recording levels for Audio Channels 1/3 and 2/4. However, when the 3.AUDIO SELECT CH1/3 / CH2/4 (audio channel 1/3 / 2/4 automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch is set to [AUTO], the level will adjust automatically and the 2.AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3 / CH2/4 (audio channel 1/3 / 2/4 recording level adjustment) controls 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 (With the menu settings FRONT VR CH3 and FRONT VR CH4). These menu items can be found in the <MIC/ AUDIO> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

Parts and their Functions: Audio (input) Function Section

Audio (output) Function Section

10.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 11.MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.

11.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.

12.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.

15.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 16.PHONES (earphones) jack is connected with earphones, sound from the speaker is automatically muted.

16.PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo) earphones. Both the front and rear connectors output the same sound.

Monitor

switch

CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3

Stereo signals from

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/ AUDIO> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

Audio Channels 1

MONITOR SELECT switch

CH1/2 CH3/4

Stereo signals from

Audio Channels 3

and 2*

and 4*

13.MONITOR (volume) control

Adjust the volume from earphones connected to the

15.Speakers, or 16. PHONES (earphones) jack.

14.ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)

Used to control the volume of the warning sound emitted from 15.Speakers or earphones connected to the 16.PHONES (earphones) jack. If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.

Parts and their Functions: Audio (output) Function Section

Parts and their Functions

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

2 3

1. CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching)

controls

These are used to select the filter in accordance with the subject’s brightness and color temperature.

CC FILTER knob (outside, large diameter)

14 17

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

A : 3200K B : 4300K C : 5600K D : 6300K

ND FILTER knob (inside, small diameter)

1 : CLEAR (transparent) 2 : 1/4 ND 3 : 1/16 ND 4 : 1/64 ND

Shooting

conditions

Sunrise, sunset, inside a studio

Outdoors under a clear sky

Outdoors under cloudy or rainy skies

Snowscapes, high mountains, seashores or other perfectly clear scenery

CC FILTER ND FILTER

A (3200 K) 1 (CLEAR)

B (4300 K) or C (5600 K) or D (6300 K)

D (6300 K)

B (4300 K) or C (5600 K) or D (6300 K)

2 (1/4 ND) or 3 (1/16 ND)

1 (CLEAR) or 2 (1/4 ND)

3 (1/16 ND) or 4 (1/64 ND)

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. > [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page 55).

This dial switch returns to its original position. Each turn of the switch alters the shutter speed. > [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 53).

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

AWB : White balance is automatically adjusted.

ABB: Black balance is automatically adjusted.

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.

shutter.

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.

The automatic adjustment function of the black shading can be assigned to this switch by turning on the SHD.ABB SW CTL item. (Refer to page 184) The menu item SHD.ABB SW CTL is found in the <SW MODE> screen on the CAM OPERATION page.

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

5. SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

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.

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.

6. REC button

Pressing this button starts recording, pressing again stops recording. This button has the same function as the 27.REC button on the handle and the VTR button at the lens.

7. SHOT MARKER 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. > [Shot Mark Function] (page 46) Also, you can use this button as the USER3 button for menu settings. > [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page 55)

8. Text memo button

Records a text memo if pressed during recording or playback or when playback is paused. > [Text Memo Function] (page 45) Also, you can use this button as the USER4 button for menu settings. > [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page 55)

9. MON OUT CHARACTER switch

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

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

> [Settings of signals output from MON OUT

connector] (page 89)

10.REW (rewind) button

During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse playback with the lamp blinking. During playback, it performs an approximately 4a fastreverse 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.

11.STOP button

This button stops playback. Also, press this button when you stop interval recording or one-shot recording, or when you quit consolidating clips once in ONE CLIP REC mode.

12.FF (fast forward) button

During pause, this button is used to perform fast playback with the lamp blinking. During playback, it performs an approximately 4a fast 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.

13.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.

14.P2 CARD ACCESS LED

This LED indicates the recording and playback status of each card. > [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and Status of P2 cards]

(page 33)

15.REMOTE (remote control) connector

Connect the AJ-RC10G remote control unit (optional). > [Connection of the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G)]

(page 143) You can also remote control part of the functions by connecting the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional). > [Connection of the extension control unit (AG-

EC4G)] (page 145)

16.SD memory card insertion slot

An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted here. Use the SD memory card for recording/calling the settings menu and lens files for this unit, and also uploading metadata, etc.

Notes

z Use the unit by inserting an SD memory card that is

compliant with the SD standard or the SDHC standard.

z MMC (MultiMediaCards) cannot be used. (Bear in mind

that taking pictures may no longer be possible if you do use them.)

z If you intend to use miniSD/microSD cards in camera-

recorder, always install the adapter specially designed for miniSD/microSD cards. (The unit will not work properly if only the miniSD/microSD card adapter is installed. Make sure that the card has been installed in the adapter before using it.)

z Use of Panasonic’s SD memory cards and miniSD/

microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards using camera-recorder.

z Any SD memory card with the following capacities (8 MB

to 2 GB) and any 32 GB SDHC memory card can be used with the unit.

z For the latest information not available in the operating

Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites.

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

Parts and their Functions

17.BUSY (operation mode display) lamp

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.

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. The SD memory card might break.

18.Focal plane index ( )

This symbol indicates the focal plane of the CCD sensor. It provides a reference for making accurate focal distance measurements from the subject.

19.MARKER SEL, MODE CHK / MENU CANCEL

switch

This is the dual purpose spring switch for MARKER selection and MODE CHECK/MENU CANCEL. When you press this switch on the side of this unit, the marker displayed by the viewfinder changes. Press this button on the side of this unit to switch the information display screen for A and B, the two types of markers set with the menu, A (A marker display) > B (B marker display) > OFF (no marker display). When the power is turned on, the last selected indication before powerdown appears. > [Marker Check Screen Displays (MARKER SELECT

button function)] (page 86)] When you pull this button toward you, a six screen display for camera setting status (STATUS screen display, !LED screen display, FUNCTION screen display, AUDIO screen display, CAC screen display, USER SW screen display) switch sequentially on the viewfinder. The camera output signal is not affected. The display goes out in about 5 seconds. When the selected screen is displayed, the display will continue while you press the button. While displaying the menu, this button works as a switch to cancel changed setting values.

20.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.

21.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. > [COLOR BARS] (page 184).

Note

With the factory settings, TEST TONE is output to all 4 channels of audio when OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to [BARS] and CH1 of AUDIO IN switch is set to [FRONT]. The output method of TEST TONE can be changed in the TEST TONE menu option.

> [TEST TONE] (page 190)

22.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. >[Setting Color Temperature Manually]

(page 51).

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. Also, with menu settings you can assign B to auto tracking white balance (ATW) of the auto tracking mode. >[Adjusting the White Balance] (page 49).

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

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23.GENLOCK IN connector

When GENLOCK is set on the camera, or when the time code is externally locked, reference signals are input. Also, you can check the return video signal on the viewfinder screen by inputting an HD-Y signal, and selecting HD-Y with the RETURN SIGNAL menu option. You can select the RETURN SIGNAL menu option from the <GENLOCK> screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page. > [Setting External Reference Signal and GENLOCK]

(page 61)]

26.MON OUT (monitor output) connector

This is the video output connector for the monitor. According to the MONITOR OUT MODE menu option, images independent of SDI OUT can be output. Also, with the menu settings, HD-SDI or down converted SDSDI or VBS can be selected. Up convert is not supported. You can select the MONITOR OUT MODE menu option from the <OUTPUT SEL> screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page. You can set character superimposition with the 9.MON OUT CHARACTER switch switch separately from the

25.SDI OUT connector. > [Settings of signals output from MON OUT

connector] (page 89).

Note

When inputting HD SDI signals use a cable above 5C-FB.

27.REC button

Pressing this button starts recording, and pressing again stops recording. This button has the same function as 6.REC button and the VTR button at the lens. It may be disabled with 28.REC protection button.

28.REC protection button

This button disables 27.REC button on the handle.

24.SDI IN connector

You can input HD/SD SDI signals. By selecting “SDI” with the REC SIGNAL menu option, you can record signals from this input connector. You can select the REC SIGNAL menu option from the <SYSTEM MODE> screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page. Also, you can set GENLOCK on the menu based on this input signal. > [Setting External Reference Signal and GENLOCK]

(page 61)]

Note

When inputting HD SDI signals use a cable above 5C-FB.

25.SDI OUT connector

This is the dedicated SDI output connector. The same signal format as the SYSTEM MODE is output. Down convert and up convert are not supported. You can independently set character superimposition with the 26.MON OUT (monitor output) connector. > [Settings of signals output from SDI OUT connector]

(page 88)

Note

When inputting HD SDI signals use a cable above 5C-FB.

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

29.USB 2.0 connector (HOST)

30.USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE)

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 item PC MODE is found in the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page. > [Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0

port] (page 136)

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

Parts and their Functions

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. > [Setting Menu Options] (page 160)

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. The SD memory card might break.

5. MARKER SEL, MODE CHK / MENU CANCEL

switch

If you pull the button toward you while changing menu option settings, you can revert to values before the change.

Parts and their Functions: Menu Operation Section

Time Code Section

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. > [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 68)

2. SDI IN connector (BNC)

When GENLOCK is set on the camera, or when the time code is externally locked, reference signals are input. > [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 68)

Note

Input SDI signal must be the same format selected on the system mode menu of this unit.

3. TC IN connector (BNC)

This connector is used to input a reference time code when you externally lock the time code. > [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 68)

4. 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. > [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 68)

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7. 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 8.TCG (time code selector) switch. Pressing the 5.HOLD button also displays Date/Time/ Time Zone.

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

8. 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. 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. 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 8.TCG (time code selector) switch positioned at [SET], time code and user bits data are reset to 0, and real-time data is reset to the initial value.

Parts and their Functions: Time Code Section

9. 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. > [Setting Time Data] (page 62)

Parts and their Functions

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.

2. BACK TALLY switch

This switch controls the action of the 1.back and 7.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. LIGHT button

Use this button to control illumination of the display window. Alternately pressing this button toggles illumination of the 6.Display window on or off.

6. 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 item P. OFF LCD DISPLAY. The menu item P. OFF LCD DISPLAY is found in the <TC/UB> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

7. 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.

Parts and their Functions: Warning and Status Display Functions

Display Window Functions

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 item BATT REMAIN FULL. The menu item BATT REMAIN FULL is found in the <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen on 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.

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/. According to the set value, the segments disappear one-by-one. The menu option CARD REMAIN / can be found in the <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

Information indication LOOP:

Stays illuminated in LOOP REC mode.

[Loop Recording] (page 39).

Mode indication

W: Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder operates in

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

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

mode (1080i).

DV: Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format is

DV.

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 the PRE REC MODE is set to

ON, and blinks when recording is continued after the recording tally lamp has gone out. The menu item PRE REC MODE is found in the <REC FUNCTION> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.

iREC: Remains illuminated during INTERVAL REC mode

recording, and blinks during a pause.

i: Blinks when INTERVAL REC mode is selected.

Time code indication

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

mode.

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

mode.

SLAVE

: Stays illuminated when the time code is externally locked.

HOLD: Stays illuminated when the time code generator/reader

value is frozen.

CTL: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned

at [CTL] to display the CTL count.

TCG: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned

at [TC] (or [UB]) to display the TC (or UB) generator value.

TC:

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

VTCG: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned

at [UB] to display the VIUB generator value.

VTC: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned

at [UB] to display the VIUB reader value.

TIME:

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

DATE: Stays illuminated when the DISPLAY switch is positioned

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

No Indication:

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.

Time count indication:

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

Note

When the DISPLAY switch is positioned at UB, each press of the HOLD button changes the indication through VTCG (VTC) > DATE > TIME > No Indication (Time Zone) > TCG (TC), in that order.

P2 card/battery-remaining level indications

SL A V E HOLD W GPS

NDF

VTCG

CTL

MEDIA B A T T

TIME D A T E

Y minM

E F

HDV

P-iREC

LOOP

O VE R O VE R

frm

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-dB

Memory action status indication

Error Code Indication

> [Warning System] (page 153)

SL A V E HOLD W GPS

NDF

VTCG

CTL

MEDIA B A T T

TIME D A T E

Y minM

E F

HDV

P-iREC

LOOP

O VE R O VE R

frm

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Parts and their Functions: Display Window Functions

-dB

frm

O VE R O VE R

-dB

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NDF

SL A V E HOLD W GPS

VTCG

CTL

MEDIA B A T T

TIME D A T E

Y minM

E F

HD V

P-iREC

LOOP

Parts and their Functions

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. > [Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] (page 118).

6. EXIT/CANCEL button

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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.

Used to return the display to the previous state when the thumbnail menu or the property screen is displayed. Also, when you press the button while pressing the SHIFT button, it cancels. It is convenient when canceling clip selection status for a batch.

7. SHIFT button

Use by pressing at the same time as other buttons.

z SHIFT button + cursor button (#/$)

On the thumbnail screen, moves the pointer to the first or last thumbnail of the clip.

z SHIFT button +SET button

Selects all clips from the clip just selected up to the cursor position.

z SHIFT button +EXIT/CANCEL button

Operates the cancel function. > [EXIT/CANCEL button] (page 29)

Notes

z The image quality displayed with this monitor is

different from the image quality actually recorded/output from this unit. Be careful especially when setting the menu item SYSTEM MODE of this unit to “480/59.94i” and “576/50i”. The menu item SYSTEM MODE is found in the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.

z The image in the monitor is disrupted momentarily when

the SYSTEM MODE menu item is set to “480/59.94i” or “576/50i”, and the image is switched between the camera image and playback image, but this is not a malfunction.

z An image may freeze onto the LCD display for a while

when the battery is removed or the external DC power supply is unplugged while the power is still on, but this is not a malfunction. It will disappear after a while if left as it is.

z Residual images may seem to increase when the

temperature is low, but this is not a malfunction.

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.

Operations while pressing the SHIFT button are displayed below each button.

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

An HD viewfinder can be used with this unit. It is recommended to use the optional AJ-HVF21KG or AJ-CVF100G (59.94/50 Hz switching).

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

Mode

Each viewfinder shows return signals and SDI input signals in the recording formats assigned to the camera-recorder.

*1 HD Signals. *2 The image in the viewfinder is disrupted momentarily when the SYSTEM MODE menu item is set to “480/59.94i” or “576/50i”, and the

image is switched between the camera image and playback image, but this is not a malfunction. The SYSTEM MODE menu option can be selected from the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.

*3 Image may be disrupted in a vertical direction when the return video image of the SDI input signal is displayed on the viewfinder with the

SYSTEM MODE menu option set to “480-59.94i” or “576-50i” and the GENLOCK menu item set to “INT”. This is not a malfunction, but the disruption can be cleared by selecting “SDI IN” in the GENLOCK menu option. The GENLOCK menu option can be selected from the <GENLOCK> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.

For details, please refer to the operating instructions for each viewfinder.

AJ-HVF21KG

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Video seen through

viewfinder

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

) ±

HD viewfinder

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.

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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.

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

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]).

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

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