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Memory Card Camera-Recorder
AJ-HPX3000G
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
F0807T0 -F @
Printed in Japan
VQT1K82

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-HPX3000G Model No. Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH F0807T0 -F @ Printed in Japan VQT1K82...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING Trade Name: PANASONIC LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems...

  • Page 3: To Remove The Battery

    Attention/Attentie ENGLISH 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 Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 .................12 Dimensions drawing ................12 Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency) ............13 System Configuration ..............14 Parts and their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section......15 Audio (input) Function Section ............16...
  • Page 5 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 ..........68 Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ..........79 Selection of video output signals .............80 Handling data ..................82 Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) ........97 Preparation...
  • Page 6 Connection with external Connection through the DVCPRO connector.......133 device Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port ...135 Connection using the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350AG attached) .............141 Maintenance and Inspections Before Shooting ............142 Inspections Maintenance.................144 Warning System................149 Menu Menu Configuration..............155 Menu Description Tables .............159 Updating the firmware incorporated into the camera-recorder........
  • Page 7 General Attention Adjust the following three 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 48) 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 13.

  • Page 8: Features Of Camera Unit

    Features of Camera unit _ Multi-format _ Lens file function By applying the interlace drive/progressive drive The unit has 8 lens files. (reading all pixels) to the 2.2-mega pixel CCD, the unit By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be supports a variety of recording methods.

  • Page 9: Features Of Recorder/Player Unit

    Features of Recorder/player unit _ Multiple Slots _ HD: Format AVC-I100/AVC-I50/DVCPRO HD AJ-HPX3000 is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for SD: Format DVCPRO50 continuous recording. They also provide new recording Recorded video is compressed through a component capabilities specific to memory cards.
  • Page 10 _ Text Memos & Shot Marks _ Recording Time Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of text Operation of the following P2 cards with AJ-HPX3000 memo added to the thumbnail associated with the time has been verified: AJ-P2C004HG (4 GB) code, together with shot marks which, for example, can help you distinguish OK cuts from reject cuts.

  • Page 11: Features Of The Input/Output Unit

    Instructions, visit the (512 MB) 27 minutes P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. RP-SDQ01G Approx. Approx. Approx. 77 https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ RP-SDK01G 8 hour 2 hour minutes (1 GB) 56 minutes 19 minutes RP-SDQ02G Approx.

  • Page 12: Other Features

    Other features _ Viewfinder connection _ User button From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i, On the side panel of the unit, three user buttons (USER 1080-50i, 480-59.94i or 576-50i signals are output. MAIN/USER1/USER2) are available. Furthermore, signals are output for switching the Each button can be assigned the on/off function for any frequencies of the connected viewfinder.

  • Page 13: Color Tv Standard Settings (Settings For Frame Frequency)

    Color TV Standard Settings (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. After connecting the unit to the power supply and then Turn off the power supply once and then turn on it turning on the power, press the MENU SW button while again.

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    Hard carrying case: AJ-P2C008HG AJ-HT901G SD Memory cards* AJ-P2C016RG 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 System Configuration...

  • Page 15: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section

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

  • Page 16: Audio (Input) Function Section

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

  • Page 17: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Audio (output) Function Section AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) Speakers This connector outputs audio signals recorded on The speakers output EE sound during recording, and Channels 1/2 or 3/4. reproduced sound during playback. Output signals are selected with the MONITOR The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.

  • Page 18: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 10 9 8 22 23 SHUTTER switch CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter. controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with OFF: Electronic shutter disabled. the subject’s brightness and color temperature.
  • Page 19 Gain selector switch MODE CHECK button Use this switch to select video amplifier gain, Each press of this button changes the screen type in according to lighting conditions under which you are the viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED, shooting.
  • Page 20 10 9 8 22 23 SAVE ON/OFF switch MON OUT (monitor output) connector Used to select the power supply method for each Used to output down-converted (analog composite) output section. signals for the monitor. The video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from ON: The output selected through the menu option here.
  • Page 21 GENLOCK IN connector REW (rewind) button and lamp Used to input an HD Y signal when GENLOCKing the camera externally locking time code. During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse playback with the lamp blinking. Alternatively, a composite signal can be input as the During playback, it performs an approximately 4 a fast- reference signal.
  • Page 22 When error code 1394 E-92 (1394 INITIAL it.) ERROR) appears, disconnect the connecting Use of Panasonic’s SD memory cards and miniSD cables and re-connect them or turn off the cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards using camera-recorder’s power and turn it back on.

  • Page 23: Menu Operation Section

    Menu Operation Section MENU button Used to turn on/off the menu. JOG dial button With the menu open, this button is used to navigate through menu pages, select options and specify values. For directions on manipulating the menu, see [Setting Menu Options] (page 157).

  • Page 24: Time Code Section

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

  • Page 25: Warning And Status Display Functions

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

  • Page 26: Display Window Functions

    Display Window Functions Mode indication P2 card/battery-remaining level indications Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder operates in SD mode (480-59.94i, 576-50i) and is set to 16:9 Media-remaining space indication bar mode. The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, Stays illuminated when the camera-recorder is in HD using a seven-segment display.

  • Page 27: Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor 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 113). EXIT button Used to return the display to the previous state when the thumbnail menu or the property screen is...

  • Page 28: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder You can use any of the following viewfinders (extra-cost options) on AJ-HPX3000: 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.
  • Page 29 14 11 7 Eyepiece Note Do not leave the eyepiece aimed at the sun. Doing so may damage the internal components. Diopter adjustment ring Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image.

  • Page 30: P2 Cards

    Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT button pops up. Note When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. On how the time data is set, see [ Setting Time Data ] (page 55).
  • Page 31 <For Your Information> Removing P2 Cards The P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs may be set to stay off using the menu option ACCESS LED. This option can be found While pressing down the slide lock button, move the on the <OPTION MODE> screen, which is accessible from slide-out door to the left.

  • Page 32: How To Handle Data Recorded On P2 Cards

    P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website. (Compatible with the Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.) https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 33: Basic Procedures

    Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedure for shooting Note that the recording order is retained even if the power and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last your system to ensure that it works properly.
  • Page 34 Shooting White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Comple- tion For shooting, follow the steps below. Select a filter according to light conditions. When the white balance is saved: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B]. When the white or black balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].

  • Page 35: Normal Recording

    Normal Recording REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video and sound on the P2 card. A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated through a shooting action, together with such added information as meta data, is called a “clip”.

  • Page 36: Pre-Recording Function

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

  • Page 37: Loop Recording

    Loop Recording When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this Notes function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order. When the LOOP REC capability is used, each P2 card Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this must have at least one minute of free space.
  • Page 38 Shooting procedures when INTERVAL REC is ON Shooting procedures for the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC Following basic operations of shooting and recording After setting the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC, follow according to “ Basic Procedures ”, lock the camera these steps: securely.
  • Page 39 During INTERVAL REC mode general notes Sound Thumbnail operation and menu operation By selecting ON/OFF for the menu option AUDIO REC in Thumbnail operation does not work during the the REC FUNCTION screen, it is possible to specify INTERVAL REC mode operation. Press the STOP whether or not sound will be recorded during interval button before operating thumbnails.

  • Page 40: Recording Review Function

    Recording Review Function When recording is paused, pressing the RET button automatically locates the last two seconds of video just recorded, and the viewfinder provides video playback. After playback, the camera-recorder is again ready to start recording. The picture location/playback duration can be increased to up to 10 seconds by continuously pressing the RET button.

  • Page 41: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

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

  • Page 42: Shot Mark Function

    Shot Mark Function A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to Shot marks may also be added or erased using clip distinguish that clip from others. With the LCD monitor, thumbnails. For more information, see [Shot Mark] (page only clips that have shot marks can be viewed and/or 119).

  • Page 43: Multi Format

    Adjustments and Settings for Recording Multi Format Video system and Recording format The unit uses an interlace/progressive scan (reading all pixels) switchable type CCD. With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING menu, you can select an image system from among 12 types including HD (1080i) and SD formats.
  • Page 44 Recording formats and output connector signal formats The table below shows the formats used to record signals from the CCD and externally input signals along with the formats for signals output from the output connectors. Menu setting Recording/Output VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (VBS),...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The White Balance And Black Balance

    Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance To record high-quality video with the unit, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment) >...
  • Page 46 Detection area for the white balance Retaining white balances The detection area for the white balance is selectable Each value in memory is retained even if the camera- between 90%, 50% and 25%, using the menu option AWB recorder is turned off; it will not be lost until the white AREA.

  • Page 47: Setting Color Temperature Manually

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

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Black Balance

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

  • Page 49: Setting The Electronic Shutter

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

  • Page 50: Setting The Shutter Mode And Speed

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

  • Page 51: Assigning Functions To User Main, User1 And User2 Buttons

    Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be DRS: The function of the dynamic range stretcher assigned user-selected functions. is allocated. To select desired functions, use the menu options USER The function is allocated to compress the MAIN SW, USER1 SW and USER2 SW.

  • Page 52: Setting The Switchover Of User Sw Gain

    REC SW: Function of the REC START/STOP button PC MODE: The function to turn on or off the assigned assigned. USB device or USB host mode. Switching RET SW: Function of the RET button at the lens assigned. between the USB device and USB host PRE REC: PRE-RECORDING switch ON/switch OFF modes is set by selecting the PC MODE...

  • Page 53: Selecting Audio Input Signals And Adjusting Recording Levels

    Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels AJ-HPX3000 supports independent 4-channel sound recording in any recording format in HD (1080i) and SD (DVCPRO50 with 480i or 576i) modes. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted.

  • Page 54: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Adjusting Recording Levels To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below. Audio level meter on the display window SLAVE HOLD W OVER Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4- VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications.

  • Page 55: Setting Time Data

    Setting Time Data AJ-HPX3000 supports time codes, user bits, date, and time (real time) data, which are recorded as data for the sub-code area, VIDEO AUX area, and clip metadata files. It also includes a CTL counter and camera ID. Description of time data Time code CTL counter...
  • Page 56 Recording time code and user bits The number of frames for TC varies with the settings for the input signal, system mode, and camera mode as follows. No. of No. of frames of No. of UB in Recording TC in frames of SYSTEM TC in sub-...
  • Page 57 Setting of the user bits The user bits (UB) to be recorded in the sub-code area are Inputting a user value selected through the menu option UB MODE. The user bits (VITC UB) to be recorded in the VIDEO AUX area are HOLD switch selected through the menu option VITC UB MODE.
  • Page 58 Frame rate: 24P Over 60i (2:3) Frame rate information recorded in user bits Starting field for the updated frame If video information to be recorded based on the frame rate Time code frame digit set through the menu option CAMERA MODE is recorded •...
  • Page 59 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time Time Time Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. Area Area difference difference 00:00 Greenwich –12:00 Kwajalein Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display + 00:30 –11:30 window. + 01:00 Central Europe –11:00 Midway Island Position the TCG switch at [SET].

  • Page 60: Setting The Time Code

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

  • Page 61: Externally Locking The Time Code

    Externally Locking the Time Code The unit’s internal time code generator can be locked to an Example 2: When connecting a multiple number of units external generator. In addition, the external time code and using one of them as the reference unit generator can be locked to the unit’s internal generator.
  • Page 62 In the unit, there is a video signal delay in the camera, Example 4: When the unit and an external device are locked to the which is required or the process of converting video external time code generator and when several units images taken with the image-shooting element from the of the camera...
  • Page 63 Example 5: Example 6: When an external device is locked to the time code When an external device is locked to the time code generator of the unit. generator of camera-recorder, which is connected in a cascade configuration. Reference video signal Reference video signal To be connected if necessary To be connected if necessary...
  • Page 64 To externally lock the time code Setting the user bits when the time code is externally locked Follow the steps below. When the TCG switch is positioned to F-RUN, only the Turn on the POWER switch. time code is locked to an external time code. To lock the user bits to an externally input value, the UB MODE and Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN].

  • Page 65: Providing An Id To The Camera

    Providing an ID to the Camera The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> screen. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, Notes symbols, and/or spaces. When the menu option CAMERA ID is set to “BAR”, the camera ID is recorded together with color bar Note signals.

  • Page 66: Setting Umid Information

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

  • Page 67: Ctl Count Setting And Display

    CTL Count Setting and Display By setting the DISPLAY switch to “CTL”, CTL count is The playback order of clips is altered when either of the displayed on the time count indication of the LCD display following occurs: window. Clips are deleted, copied or restored, or the P2 card is The CTL count is displayed in ±12 hours with non-drop- formatted.

  • Page 68: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

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

  • Page 69: Selecting Viewfinder Display Information

    Selecting Viewfinder Display Information To select the information items you want to have displayed # < VF INDICATOR2 > in the viewfinder screen, go to the <VF INDICATOR1>, :OFF <VF INDICATOR2> and <VF INDICATOR3> screens from FILM REC MODE :OFF the VF page, and turn on or off the appropriate options, or specify desired values.
  • Page 70 Information Item Indication Status This indicates the mode that the unit operates in. 1. System mode 1080 1080 interlace mode 480 interlace mode 576 interlace mode This indicates the video system when signals output from CCD are 2. Camera mode recorded on a P2 card or output as video signals.
  • Page 71 Information Item Indication Status LOW/MID/HIGH Value set for the master gain 10. MODE CHECK –3 to 30 Example: LOW: 0 Indication Area S.GAIN 30/36 Gain value to which S.GAIN and DS.GAIN are assigned (STATUS: 6 : /10 : /12 : / DS.GAIN Master gain, 15 : /20 :...
  • Page 72 Information Item Indication Status AWB A ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch A. 11. Camera Warning and AWB B ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch B. Report Area AWB A OK ¢ . ¢ K AWB successful on Ch A. (related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK ¢...
  • Page 73 Information Item Indication Status SYSTEM ERROR- ¢¢ Something abnormal is happening to the internal computer communications 13. System information or reference signal. No further recording or playback can be performed. ¢¢ and warnings is replaced with an error code.For more information, see [Error Codes] (page 152).
  • Page 74 Information Item Indication Status ¢ . ¢ K Color temperature assigned to A, B, and PRST of the WHITE BAL switch 17. Color temperature (this is a value stored at AWB performance or a value set through the menu option). The indication is not provided in ATW mode. 1 - 4 This indicates the position of the ND filter.
  • Page 75 P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication Menu option 5.P2 card remaining free space 6.P2 card remaining free space Status of Recording unit status P2 CARD REMAIN* indication* indication (during MODE CHECK)* Under normal Other than LOOP TOTAL The total remaining free space of all Not provided conditions REC mode...
  • Page 76 Indications Available in the Viewfinder Screen Selectable Provided when between on and the appropriate Provided during Provided during Selectable off through menu status is MODE CHECK* playback options encountered. – – 1. System mode – – 2. Camera mode – –...
  • Page 77 Display Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment Result Messages The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to # < VF DISPLAY > indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may DISP CONDITION :NORMAL be limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP MODE VF OUT DISP MODE.

  • Page 78: Setting The Marker Displays

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

  • Page 79: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

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

  • Page 80: Selection Of Video Output Signals

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

  • Page 81: Settings Of Signals Output From Mon Out Connector

    Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector The MON OUT connector outputs down-converted analog Set to superimpose characters to the VBS signals output signals. from the MON OUT connector in the MONITOR OUT Set the video signals output from the MON OUT connector CHARA item of the menu (<OUTPUT SEL>...

  • Page 82: Handling Data

    Handling data Set data file configuration The unit employs 6 sets for the file data area. For menu items that can be read from or stored in the FACTORY data: respective areas, refer to [Menu] (page 155) The area for storing factory settings Data cannot be revised with menu operations.

  • Page 83: Handling Sd Memory Cards

    Setting Data Using an SD memory card An SD memory card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum state. Regarding SD memory cards, please see <Cautions in using SD memory cards>...
  • Page 84 To format an SD memory card To format the SD memory card, turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial Note button. SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail When the SD memory card has been formatted, the screen.
  • Page 85 To write set data on an SD memory card Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears. The characters that appear are switched in the Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE> following order: screen. Space: To select a file number Alphabetical characters: A to Z Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option [W.
  • Page 86 The data will not be written if any of the following To read data on an SD memory card messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed: Error message Remedy Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE> WRITE NG Insert an SD memory card.
  • Page 87 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button. When the data has been read, the following message appears: READ OK The data will not be read if any of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed: Error message Remedy...

  • Page 88: How To Use The User Data

    How to Use the User Data It is possible to transfer settings and other data to the user Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the area of the internal memory of the unit. option READ USER DATA. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state.

  • Page 89: How To Use Scene File Data

    How to Use Scene File Data It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area of the internal memory of the unit, or to read data Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button.
  • Page 90 To read settings data for scene files To return data for scene files to their defaults Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option SCENE SEL.
  • Page 91 To title settings data for scene files Press the JOG dial button to display the following message: Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option [TITLE 1 - 4] for the appropriate scene file. <...

  • Page 92: Resetting Menu Option Settings To Defaults

    Resetting Menu Option Settings to Defaults The menu settings can be reset to their defaults. < INITIALIZE > To reset the settings to their defaults, select the menu # READ FACTORY DATA option READ FACTORY DATA in the <INITIALIZE> screen, WRITE USER DATA which is accessible from the FILE page.
  • Page 93 To save the lens file into the built-in memory Select the file No. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. Using the menu operations, open the <LENS FILE> When the button is turned, the character displayed is screen from the FILE page.

  • Page 94: To Read The Lens File From The Builtin Memory

    When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to message appears. YES, and press the JOG dial button. The current white shading correction value, the flare compensation value, and the RB gain offset correction value are stored in the built-in memory of the unit.
  • Page 95 To write in and read out the lens file to/from the SD memory card The contents of the eight lens files stored in the unit’s Saving lens files on the SD memory card internal memory can be saved onto an SD memory card as card files under a single title.
  • Page 96 Loading lens files from the SD memory card Using menu operations, open the <LENS FILE CARD R/W> screen from the FILE page. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the CARD FILE SELECT item. Press the JOG dial button and the card file number will flash.

  • Page 97: Chromatic Aberration Compensation (Cac)

    After the release of this camera, visit our Web site at the address given below for details on new lenses compatible with this function and any changes in this function. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 3.2K 1A P 0dB Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)
  • Page 98 For downloading, refer to the following URL. 2 --- at this time, data are recorded in available space of https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ the CAC FILE numbers on the unit. If “1” is selected, the data will overwrite the contents of CAC FILE No. 1.
  • Page 99 To delete the CAC FILE from the unit To delete the CAC FILE from the SD memory card Open <CAC ADJ> from the MAINTENANCE page Open <CAC FILE CARD READ> from the FILE page using the menu operation. using the menu operation. The following screen is displayed.
  • Page 100 If the following messages are displayed when the JOG dial When CAC FILE does not operate properly button is pressed, the data cannot be deleted. The following error messages are displayed in the viewfinder Error message Measures when CAC does not operate properly or CAC files cannot be DELETE NG Insert an SD memory card.

  • Page 101: Preparation

    Preparation Power Supply A battery pack or an external DC power supply can be used as AJ-HPX3000’s power supply. Using a Battery Pack Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used: • Anton/Bauer • • PACO • Sony The type of the battery can be checked or changed through the viewfinder or menu screen on the monitor.

  • Page 102: Mounting The Battery And Setting The Battery Type

    Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type Using an Anton/Bauer Battery Pack Setting the battery type. Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. Select BATTERY SELECT from the Mount the Anton/Bauer battery pack. <BATTERY/P2CARD> screen in the MAIN Power supply output OPERATION page.
  • Page 103 When using a V-mount type battery pack Using an NP-1 type battery pack Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and slide it in the direction of the CAUTION: arrow. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

  • Page 104: Use Of The External Dc Power Supply

    Use of the external DC power supply Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN Notes socket on the unit. If both the battery pack and the external DC power supply are connected, the electric power is supplied from the external DC power supply.

  • Page 105: Mounting The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments

    Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments Mounting the Lens Adjusting the Lens Flange Back If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the cap.
  • Page 106 Repeat Steps until the lens is in focus at both Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it the telephoto and wide-angle positions. so that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen. Check that the lens aperture is between F4 and F11. Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw.
  • Page 107 When making the white shading correction, make the adjustment while observing the R, G, and B waveforms in the horizontal and vertical directions with the waveform monitor. This now completes the white shading adjustments. The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off, there will be no further need to perform the white shading adjustment.

  • Page 108: Preparing For Audio Input

    Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. When Using the Front Microphone AJ-HPX3000 can be equipped with the AJ-MC900G stereo Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN jack on microphone kit (an extra-cost option).

  • Page 109: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

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

  • Page 110: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

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

  • Page 111: Connection Of The Remote Control Unit (Aj-Rc10G)

    For instructions on updating of the AJ-RC10G, refer to GAIN switch the support page on the following website. OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch WHITE BAL switch https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ USER MAIN button USER 1 button USER 2 button Note In the remote control mode where AJ-RC10G (optional) is...

  • Page 112: Connection Of The External Switch

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

  • Page 113: Manipulating Clips With Thumbnails

    Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Playback, delete, copy or restore the clip. A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices created from one shooting session, together with Add or delete a shot mark and a text memo on the clip thumbnail.

  • Page 114: Thumbnail Screen

    Thumbnail Screen Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail Display Mode screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL The type of the thumbnail indicated on the display and button again returns the display to the regular display. the types of the other information screens are When switching is done from the regular screen display to indicated.
  • Page 115 Recording mode Edit Copied Clip Indicator The recording mode for the clip on which the pointer is This marker is displayed on a clip when the model located is indicated. supports edit copy, such as the AJ-HPM100. For more information about edit copying, see the instruction manual for a mode that supports edit copying.

  • Page 116: Selecting Thumbnails

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

  • Page 117: Switching The Thumbnail Display

    Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button. Select THUMBNAIL from the thumbnail menu. Switch The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. the thumbnail display by selecting one of the following items: Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button.

  • Page 118: Changing Thumbnails

    Changing thumbnails It is possible to replace thumbnails with images that include previously attached text memos while images are recorded or played back. Add text memos to images that you intend to change. Refer to [Text Memo Function] (page 41) for the method to add text memos.

  • Page 119: Shot Mark

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

  • Page 120: Deleting A Text Memo

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

  • Page 121: Deleting Clips

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

  • Page 122: Reconnection Of Incomplete Clips

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

  • Page 123: Setting Of Clip Meta Data

    PC. Download the latest update version of P2 viewer from the following URL and install it to your PC: Note https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Press the thumbnail button while pressing MODE CHECK button when a thumbnail is displayed to move Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see <Cautions...
  • Page 124 THUMBNAIL: Displays the location of the frame (frame offset) Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer. Then, press the SET button. This allows you to view the and the size (height and width) of the image settings of the read metadata. selected as the thumbnail image.
  • Page 125 Note To set whether or not the uploaded metadata is When a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more recorded is used in camera-recorder and a one-time continuous Set ON/OFF in META DATA > RECORD from the recording exceeds the prescribed duration (DVCPRO HD thumbnail menu.

  • Page 126: Setting Of Proxy (Optional)

    [Video Encoder Card Status Display (optional)] (page 132). For instructions on updating, refer to the P2 support page on the following website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Formatting a P2 Card Press the THUMBNAIL button. The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons and the SET button to select YES.

  • Page 127: Formatting Sd Memory Cards

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

  • Page 128: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode

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

  • Page 129: Properties

    Properties The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed. It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata while clip properties are displayed. Clip Property From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > CLIP Clip Information PROPERTY. The following screen appears. Displays detailed information about the clip.

  • Page 130: P2 Card Status Display

    Press the SET button Press OK on the keyboard to write the modified metadata on the clip and return to the metadata The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying window. metadata is displayed. Use the keyboard to modify The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying the metadata.
  • Page 131 Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > CARD STATUS. The following screen appears. When “REMAIN” is selected: When “USED” is selected: Write-protect Mark Write-protect Mark mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected. mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected.

  • Page 132: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    SD memory card Status Display The status display enables a confirmation of the SD memory card formatted condition, available memory Note capacity etc. The indicated remaining memory capacity on the SD From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > memory card (PROXY REM) can be an index of remaining DEVICES >...

  • Page 133: Connection With External Device

    Connection with external device Connection through the DVCPRO connector Records of signals input to the DVCPRO connector The condition indicator character is not shown in the viewfinder screen and the output images. Refer to [32.DVCPRO connector] (page 22) to The following functions are not available. connect the 1394 cable (DV cable).
  • Page 134 External device control through DVCPRO connection The DVCPRO connector can be connected with an exter- Notes nal device for recording backup copies to control the start When the Fire Store FS-100 is used as external storage, and stop of recording. the VITC UB MODE menu option on the TC/UB screen on the MAIN OPERATION page can be set to FRM.

  • Page 135: Connection With External Devices Using The Usb 2.0 Port

    Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port Connection with a PC in the USB DEVICE mode By connecting AJ-HPX3000 with an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card connected to AJ-HPX3000 can be used as a mass storage device. Notes Procedures for establishing a connection with a A USB driver must be installed on the PC.

  • Page 136: Usb Host Mode

    USB HOST mode In this mode, it is possible to connect to a hard disc drive (HDD), store card data (EXPORT: Refer to "Writing data on a hard disc drive" (page 139) ), view thumbnails of stored clips (EXPLORE: Refer to "Viewing hard disc drive information" (page 137) ), and write data back to P2 cards (IMPORT: Refer to "Writing data back to P2 cards"...
  • Page 137 PARTITION Viewing hard disc drive information This section indicates the type of the hard disc drive. You can view the information on the hard disc drive The available functions depend on the type of hard disc drive. connected via USB 2.0 with the following steps. HDD type Feature Available functions...
  • Page 138 MODEL VERIFY This section indicates the model of the P2 card that This section indicates the verification setting and originally contained data on the partition. results at the time the data on the partition was recorded. Note ON:FINISHED : Press the cursor button (!) to switch to the PARTITION Verification was performed and the results agreed.
  • Page 139 Writing data on a hard disc drive Writing data back to P2 cards You can select clips on the hard disc drive to be written Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information, back to P2 cards. see [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 136). Switch the mode to USB HOST.
  • Page 140 PC. By using the drive mount converter distributed on the following URL, the hard disk drive can be mounted in the designated folder when connected. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Connection with external device : Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port...

  • Page 141: Connection Using The Sdi In Connector (When Aj-Ya350Ag Attached)

    Connection using the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350AG attached) Confirm that the HD/SD-SDI input board (AJ- YA350AG: optional accessory) is attached to the unit and that the wires are connected properly. For details, refer to the installation manual for the AJ-YA350AG. Confirm that the connected device has the same signal format as camera-recorder.

  • Page 142: Maintenance And Inspections Before Shooting

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

  • Page 143: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions

    Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from 2. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment [1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to Earphone and Speaker].
  • Page 144 6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN]. Set the user’s bit as required. Check that the counter display number changes Please refer to [ Setting of the user bits ] (page 57) for regardless of recording status.

  • Page 145: Connector Signals

    Connector Signals Matsushita part number K1AY104J0001 Matsushita part number K1AA104H0038 DC IN DC OUT Maker part number HR10A-7R-4SC(73) Maker part number HA16RX-4P SW1 1 GND (Hirose Denki) (Hirose Denki) R TALLY Connector at the cable side (Open collector) Maker part number HR10A-7P-4P(73) 3 REC START SW +12V...
  • Page 146 Matsushita part number K1AY110JA001 REMOTE Maker part number HR10A-10R-10SC(71) CAM DATA (H) Data from the camera to the remote control (H) (Hirose Denki) CAM DATA (C) Data from the camera to the remote control (C) Connector at the cable side CAM CONT (H) Control signals from the remote control to the camera (H) Maker part number...
  • Page 147 Matsushita part number K1AY112JA001 LENS Maker part number HR10A-10R-12SC(71) RET-SW ON/OFF of the return video (Hirose Denki) RETURN ON: GND RETURN OFF: OPEN REC-START/STOP Control for recording start/stop +5 V START STOP START IRIS-AUTO ON/OFF of the forced iris servo SERVO ON: +5V±0.5V SERVO OFF: OPEN IRIS-CONT...
  • Page 148 Matsushita part number K1GB25A00010 Unislot Interface Maker part number HDBB-25S(05) CH-1 SHIELD (Hirose Denki) CH-1 HOT Audio input from the wireless receiver: HOT CH-1 COLD Audio input from the wireless receiver: COLD +12V UNREG Power supply to the wireless receiver RX ON Power supply remote output to the wireless receiver RF WARN...

  • Page 149: Warning System

    Warning System Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. Note The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors occur simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered.
  • Page 150 5. P2 Card Fully Recorded 7. Recording Error “00:00:00:11” appears in the time code Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA Display window display field. Even after recording is stopped, capacity start blinking. indication indication this display continues to blink until the next This lamp will illuminate continuously until an operation is performed.
  • Page 151 9. 1394 Error 12. P2 Card Error The 1394 E- ¢¢ indicator in the display If the error occurs during recording, Display window window blinks. For more information, see “00:0000:11” appears as the time code indication [1394 Error Codes] (page 152). Display window indication.

  • Page 152: Error Codes

    Error Codes The following error codes are displayed in the display window if an error occurs in the camera: Confirm the type of warning and refer to the details in the [Warning Description Tables] (page 145) for countermeasures. Code No. Description Type of warnings E-11...

  • Page 153: Warning And Error Display For Thumbnail Operation And Usb Host Mode

    Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE Item Message Description Measure CANNOT ACCESS! Data cannot be accessed because it is Restore media and clips to normal state before corrupted or for other reasons. access. WRITE The P2 or SD card is write protected. Insert write-enabled media.
  • Page 154 Item Message Description Measure HDD CAPACITY Not enough space left on the hard disk. There is not enough space on the connected hard FULL! disk. Use a new hard disk or formatted hard disk. TOO MANY There are too many partitions. Hard disks can handle up to 23 partitions.

  • Page 155: Menu Menu Configuration

    Menu Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE MAIN MENU OPTION MODE REC FUNCTION PAINT RB GAIN CONTROL RGB BLACK CONTROL OUTPUT SEL OPTION MENU MATRIX DOWNCON SETTING OPTION COLOR CORRECTION LCD MONITOR GENLOCK AREA SETTING LOW SETTING MID SETTING 1394 SETTING HIGH SETTING...
  • Page 156 USER MENU is factory-set. The menu can USER MENU: LIGHT button be configured to suit your preferences by specifying each option according to your purposes and frequency of use, through the <USER MENU SELECT> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN MENU page. For more information, see [Selecting Options for USER MENU] (page 158).

  • Page 157: Setting Menu Options

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

  • Page 158: Selecting Options For User Menu

    Selecting Options for USER MENU Go to the USER MENU SELECT page from MAIN MENU. Then, open relevant options menu screens to select options to add to USER MENU. Only the selected options are displayed as options in USER MENU. For information about how to navigate this menu, see [Setting Menu Options] (page 157).

  • Page 159: Menu Description Tables

    Menu Description Tables SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For setting the system frequency and the Specify whether image correction is SYSTEM 1080-59.94i SCAN recording format of the unit. used or not, when an anamorphic lens MODE 1080-50i REVERSE...
  • Page 160 OPTION MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range REC TALLY Select the method for displaying the AUTO REC Select the method for detecting REC recording status of camera-recorder GREEN START/STOP marks from the frame rate TYPE1 when controlling an external VTR by CHAR...
  • Page 161 REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Set PRE-RECORDING. INTERVAL Sets INTERVAL REC function. PRE REC 1SEC ON: Uses internal memory to perform REC MODE ONE SHOT 1-8SEC: TIME interval recording. 8SEC Set the length of time that can be ONE SHOT: retrospectively recorded before the Performs “one-shot”...
  • Page 162 OUTPUT SEL DOWNCON SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range OUTPUT ITEM MENU ONLY Set the character contents DOWNCON SQUEEZ For setting the mode of the down superimposed onto the output signals converter output signals. MODE LT-BOX STATUS...
  • Page 163 LCD MONITOR Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. BRIGHTNESS –7 H PHASE –100 Perform fine phase adjustment for FINE horizontal hold when configuring a +000 system. – C U F – +100 –...
  • Page 164 PAINT RB GAIN CONTROL RGB BLACK CONTROL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range R GAIN AWB –200 For setting the Rch gain when the MASTER PED –200 For setting the level of the master WHITE BAL switch is in the PRST pedestal.
  • Page 165 MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For selecting the color correction table For performing the color saturation MATRIX –63 for the linear matrix. correction of red. TABLE (SAT) S C U F R S C U F R MATRIX R-G –63...
  • Page 166 LOW SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, For performing the hue correction for R(PHASE) –63 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. GAIN red.
  • Page 167 MID SETTING HIGH SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, MASTER –3dB MASTER –3dB 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.
  • Page 168 ADDITIONAL DTL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range KNEE APE For changing the detail level of the high brightness portion. S C U F R DTL GAIN(+) –31 Adjust the detail level toward + (upwards). S C U F R DTL GAIN(–) –31 Adjust the detail level toward the –...
  • Page 169 SKIN TONE DTL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range For selecting the skin color table for SKIN TONE Q-WIDTH enabling the skin tone detail. I-WIDTH Y-MAX The skin color table is provided in the + direction SKIN TONE TABLE item. I-CENTER By enabling the skin tone detail, it is –...
  • Page 170 KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER PED –200 Set the master pedestal. MASTER 0.30 Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. GAMMA +015 0.45 +200 0.75 S C U F R S C U F R MANUAL Set the mode when the AUTO KNEE...
  • Page 171 CAMERA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For switching ON/OFF of the detail DETAIL GAMMA DFLT For selecting the gamma mode. signals. DFLT: This will operate as SD gamma in MODE SEL SD mode, or HD gamma in HD S C U F R mode.
  • Page 172 VF DISPLAY ZEBRA Pattern Display Video Level ZEBRA 2 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range SPOT 109% DISP NORMAL NORMAL: Display status constantly. HOLD: Display status only when the CONDITION HOLD MODE CHECK switch is pressed. – C U F R DISP MODE Set the DISP MODE.
  • Page 173 VF MARKER VF USER BOX Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the VF MARKER setting table. For setting whether the user box is TABLE USER BOX First, select table A or B, then set the displayed in the viewfinder or not.
  • Page 174 VF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range EXTENDER For selecting ON or OFF for the For selecting ON or OFF for the color extender display. astigmatism correction display – C U F R –...
  • Page 175 !LED Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For the setting to turn the lamp on the GAIN(0dB) REC STATUS ON Select whether or not to enable “REC” viewfinder on when the GAIN is set to a indication in the viewfinder and on the value other than 0 dB.

  • Page 176: Cam Operation

    CAM OPERATION CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded SYNCHRO Allocate SYNCHRO SCAN as a shutter ¢¢¢ on color bars. Up to 10 characters are speed selectable by the shutter switch.
  • Page 177 SHUTTER SELECT Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For setting the shutter speed for For setting the shutter speed for POSITION1 POSITION5 POSITION 1. POSITION 5. 1/100 1/100: 59.94 Hz 1/100: 59.94 Hz 1/100 1/120 1/60: 50Hz 1/60: 50Hz...
  • Page 178 USER SW SW MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range USER MAIN Allocate the USER MAIN button. For RET SW R.REVIEW For setting the function when the USER descriptions of the functions, see button on the unit, to which the RET S.GAIN CAM RET [Assigning Functions to USER MAIN,...
  • Page 179 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range 2300K ; DS.GAIN OFF L/M/H For selecting the method used to COLOR TEMP For setting the color temperature when DS.GAIN release the digital super gain mode the WHITE BAL switch is set to the 3200K (cumulative gain).
  • Page 180 USER SW GAIN LENS/IRIS Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ S.GAIN Select whether or not to enable 30dB for A.IRIS LEVEL 000 Set the target value for auto iris. SUPER GAIN. 30 dB •...

  • Page 181: Main Operation

    MAIN OPERATION BATTERY/P2CARD Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range BATTERY PROPAC14 Select the battery to use. Remaining CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm to capacity detection is also performed beep for P2 CARD NEAR END ALARM. SELECT TRIMPAC14 END ALARM...
  • Page 182 BATTERY SETTING1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ ¢ PROPAC14 Enable selection under BATTERY DIONIC160 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. SELECT. • • ¢:Enable selection. ¢:Enable selection. •: Disable selection. •: Disable selection. AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR AUTO...
  • Page 183 BATTERY SETTING2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ Enable selection under BATTERY ¢ NiCd14 PAG L95 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. • • SELECT. ¢:Enable selection. ¢:Enable selection. •: Disable selection. •: Disable selection. NEAR END 11.0 Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V AUTO...
  • Page 184 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range FRONT VR Select whether or not to enable the MIC LOWCUT Select the microphone low cut filter for FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control for the Input Channel 4. FRONT FRONT W.L.
  • Page 185 MIC/AUDIO2 TC/UB Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the phantom power supply for the Set the time code mode. FRONT MIC TC MODE front microphone. POWER DF: Drop frame. NDF: Non drop frame. –...
  • Page 186 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ON/OFF switching for the feature that For selecting whether the time code is TCG SET REC REVIEW HOLD always starts recording (when the power REGEN regenerated to the value on the P2 card is turned ON again) the TCG value that or not, when subsequent recording was set before the power is turned OFF.
  • Page 187 FILE SD CARD READ/WRITE SD CARD R/W SELECT Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. SYSTEM Specify whether or not to use the settings for the options on the SYSTEM MODE R/W MODE screen when data is read or –...
  • Page 188 CAC FILE CARD READ LENS FILE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range CARD READ For selecting the number for performing FILE NO. Select the lens file number. the color astigmatism correction data SELECT operation (READ/DELETE) that is –...
  • Page 189 SCENE INITIALIZE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Read out the data from the user area in The menu (MAIN MENU, OPTION READ USER READ the memory. MENU) values are all reset to factory DATA FACTORY settings.
  • Page 190 MAINTENANCE SYSTEM CHECK LENS FILE ADJ Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range COLOR ON/OFF switching for checking proper RB GAIN ON: The gains of Rch and Bch operation of the camera-recorder. adjusted in <RB GAIN CHECK CTRL RESET The RGB level in the area around the...
  • Page 191 CAC ADJ DIAGNOSTIC2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Display the software version for the ON: The color astigmatism correction is SYSCON performed. system control microprocessor. CONTROL SOFT OFF: The color astigmatism correction is not performed.

  • Page 192: Option Menu

    OPTION MENU OPTION AREA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select whether or not to prohibit opening AREA NTSC NTSC: Any NTSC color TV the menu screen. standard other than Japan is SECURITY SELECT NTSC (J) ON: Menu screen cannot be opened.

  • Page 193: Updating The Firmware Incorporated Into The Camera-Recorder

    For the most up-to-date information on firmware, see the support page for P2 at the following Web site: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ To update the firmware, confirm the version on AJ-HPX3000 by selecting MAINTENANCE > DIAGNOSTIC 1 and DIAGNOSTIC 2 screens from the menu, and then access the above Web site to download the firmware if necessary.

  • Page 194: Specifications

    Specifications General Operating humidity: 10% to maximum 85% (relative Power supply: humidity) DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V) Maximum continuous operation: Power consumption: Approximately 120 minutes (using an 44 W Anton/Bauer DIONIC90 battery) Dimensions (W a H a D): 137 mm a 209 mm a 318 mm indicates safety information.
  • Page 195 Instructions, visit the P2 Support Sampling frequency: Desk at the following Web sites. 48 kHz (synchronised with video) Quantizing: 16 bits https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB (at standard level) Dynamic range: Minimum 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD) Distortion factor: 0.1% or less (1 kHz, standard level)
  • Page 196 Input/output Unit , 75 h , 75 h GEN LOCK IN: BNCa1, 1.0 V SDI-IN : BNCa1, 0.8 V (This is available as VIDEO IN or the (HD/SD-SDI input board AJ-YA350AG return video input connector, which can (option) is attached.) be switched in the menu.) HD: Compliant with the SMPTE292M/ , 75 h...

  • Page 197: Software Information For This Product

    Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/. Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source code you may obtain from the above Web site.
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