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Memory Card Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. AJ- P

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

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 liabil-

ity for such failure.

Software information for this product

1.Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser

General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download, modify, and redistribute source code for this software.

Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named

\LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant source code, visit

http://panasonic.biz/sav/.

Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source code you may obtain from

the above Web site.

2.This product includes software licensed under the ICU License. A description of the ICU is stored on the installation CD included

with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)).

3.This product includes software developed by the Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apche.org/). A description of the

Apache is stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the

original (written in English)).

Unislot

is a registered trademark of Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd.

Precautions for Use

indicates safety information.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-

closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-

angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence of important operating and maintenance

(service) instructions in the literature accom-

panying the appliance.

WARNING:

zTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP-

MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

zTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY

FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY

IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED

TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING

LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID

CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,

USE THE RECOMENNDED ACCESARRIES

ONLY.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE

OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. 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.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will

be required to correct the interference at his own

expense.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance,

the user must use only shielded interface cables when

connecting to external units. Also any unauthorized

changes or modifications to this equipment could void

the user’s authority to operate it.

ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel

cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of it’s

useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal

to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste

stream.

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to

recycle this battery.

Ni-Cd

RBRC

Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only.

Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Contents

Precautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1-1 Camera Unit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1-2 Recorder/player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1-3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions . . 10

2-1 Power Supply and

Accessory Mounting Section . . . . . . . . . . 10

2-2 Audio (input) Function Section. . . . . . . . . 11

2-3 Audio (output) Function Section . . . . . . . 12

2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback

Functions Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2-5 Menu Operation Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2-6 Time Code Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2-7 Warning and Status Display Functions . . 18

2-8 Display Window Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2-9 LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2-10 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback. . . 21

3-1 P2 Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3-2 Basic Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3-3 Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3-4 PRE-RECORDING function. . . . . . . . . . . 25

3-5 Loop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3-6 Recording Review Function. . . . . . . . . . . 26

3-7 Normal and Variable Speed Playback . . . 27

3-8 Voice Memo Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3-9 Shot Mark Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 4 Adjustments and

Settings for Recording . . . . 29

4-1 Adjusting the White balance

and Black Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4-1-1 Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter . . . . . . . . . 32

4-2-1 Shutter Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

4-2-2 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed. . . . . . . .32

4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder

in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

4-3 Selecting Recording Signals and

Recording System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals. . . . . . . . . . . .33

4-3-2 Selecting the Recording System . . . . . . . . . . .34

4-4 Selecting Audio Input Signals

and Adjusting Recording Levels . . . . . . . 34

4-4-1 Selecting Audio Input Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4-4-2 Adjusting Recording Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels. . . . . . . . . . . 35

4-5 Setting Time Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4-5-1 Setting the User Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4-5-2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time. . . 37

4-5-3 Setting the Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4-5-4 Externally Locking the Time Code . . . . . . . . . 38

4-5-5 Providing an ID to the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4-5-6 Setting UMID Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4-5-7 Mode Check Screen Displays

(MODE CHECK button function). . . . . . . . . . . 41

4-6 Menu Displays

in the Viewfinder Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4-6-1 Menu Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4-6-2 Setting Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4-6-3 Selecting Options for USER MENU . . . . . . . . 43

4-7 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays . . . . . 44

4-7-1 Lamps in the Viewfinder Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout . . . . . . . . 44

4-7-3 Selecting Viewfinder Display Information . . . . 44

4-7-4 Display Modes and Setting

Changes/adjustment Result Messages. . . . . . 50

4-7-5 Setting the Marker Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4-7-6 Marker Check Screen Displays

(MARKER SELECT button function). . . . . . . . 51

4-7-7 Checking Return Video Signal

in the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4-8 Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor . . 52

4-9 Menu-driven Function Setup . . . . . . . . . . 53

4-9-1 Setting the Switchover of USER SW GAIN. . . 53

4-9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4-9-3 Selecting Function for

the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control. . . . . . . . . 53

4-9-4 Assigning Functions to USER MAIN,

USER1 and USER2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4-9-5 Setting Color Temperature Manually . . . . . . . 54

4-10 Handling data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4-10-1 Handling SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and

Reading an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

4-10-3 How to Use the User Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

4-10-4 How to Use Scene File Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

4-10-5 Resetting Menu Option

Settings to Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

4-10-6 Lens File Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Chapter 5 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5-1 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5-1-1 Mounting the battery and setting

the battery type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

5-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and

Adjusting its Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5-3 Mounting the lens and Performing

the Flange Back and White Shading

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

5-4 Preparing for Audio Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

5-4-1 When Using the Front Microphone . . . . . . . . .71

5-4-2 When Using a Wireless Receiver . . . . . . . . . .71

5-4-3 When Using Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

5-5 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod . . . . . . 72

5-6 Attaching the Shoulder Strap. . . . . . . . . . 73

5-7 Attaching the Rain Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5-8 Connecting the AJ-EC3P

Extension Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5-9 Attaching the Front Audio Level

Control Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips

with Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . 75

6-1 Thumbnail Manipulations Overview. . . . . 75

6-2 Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6-3 Selecting Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6-4 Playing Back Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6-5 Switching the Thumbnail Display . . . . . . . 78

6-6 Shot Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6-7 Voice Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

6-7-2 Recording a Voice Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

6-8 Deleting Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6-9 Restoring Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6-10 Formatting a P2 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6-11 Formatting SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6-12 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode . . . . 82

6-13 Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6-13-1 Clip Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6-13-2 P2 Card Status Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Chapter 7 Maintenance and

Inspections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

7-1 Inspections Before Shooting . . . . . . . . . . 84

7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

7-1-2 Inspecting the Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording

Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

7-2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

7-2-1 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

7-2-2 Phenomenon Inherent to CCD Cameras . . . . 86

7-2-3 Replacing the Backup Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

7-2-4 Connector Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

7-3 Warning System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

7-3-1 Warning Description Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

7-3-2 Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables . . 90

8-1 Menu Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

8-2 SYSTEM SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

8-2-2 OPTION MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

8-2-3 REC FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

8-2-5 LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

8-2-6 GENLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

8-3 PAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

8-3-1 ROP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

8-3-2 MATRIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

8-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

8-3-4 LOW SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

8-3-5 MID SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

8-3-6 HIGH SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

8-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

8-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

8-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

8-3-10 GAMMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

8-3-11 FLARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

8-3-12 CAMERA SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

8-4 VF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

8-4-1 VF DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

8-4-2 VF MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

8-4-3 USER BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

8-4-4 VF INDICATOR1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

8-4-5 VF INDICATOR2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

8-4-6 MODE CHECK IND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

8-4-7 !LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

8-5 CAM OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

8-5-1 CAMERA ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

8-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

8-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

8-5-4 USER SW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

8-5-5 SW MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

8-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

8-5-7 USER SW GAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

8-5-8 IRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

8-6 MAIN OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

8-6-1 BATTERY/P2CARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

8-6-5 MIC/AUDIO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

8-6-6 TC/UB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

8-6-7 UMID SET/INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

8-7 FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

8-7-1 SD CARD READ/WRITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

8-7-3 LENS FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

8-7-4 SCENE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

8-7-5 INITIALIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

8-8 MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

8-8-1 SYSTEM CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

8-8-2 LENS ADJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

8-8-3 BLACK SHADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

8-8-4 WHITE SHADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

8-8-5 DIAGNOSTIC1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

8-8-6 DIAGNOSTIC2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

8-8-7 HOURS METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

8-9 OPTION MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

8-9-1 OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Chapter 9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 114

Chapter 1 Introduction

The AJ-SPX800P video camera-recorder integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on-chip lens

featuring progressive drive technology, and a video recorder/player (VTR) that supports DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats.

The camera offers a choice of interlaced scanning and progressive scanning modes. The AJ-SPX800P provides for a wide range of

uses, with such features as film-like gamma correction capability for authoring, and storage-type gain-up capability for news picture

shooting.

Utilising P2 cards, which require no mechanism, as media, your AJ-SPX800P offers greater responsibility, operability, and portability.

It is highly resistant to shock and vibration during recording, and therefore ensures stable operation for capturing quality video images

under the most adverse conditions.

1-1 Camera Unit Features

/ Three CCDs with a 2/3-inch on-chip lens that

supports progressive scanning

The camera supports aspect ratios of 16:9 and 4:3.

Operators can choose between interlaced scanning and

progressive scanning modes, to handle a wide range of

applications.

In progressive scan mode, signals from and to the recorder/

player are converted to interlaced signals.

/ Innovative 14-bit A/D Converted Digital Signal

Processing Circuit

This model utilises new 14-bit linear A/D conversion

technology to digitise video. The signal processor, operating

at 36 MHz, provides finer reproduction of video, together

with enhanced stability and reliability.

/ Storage-type Sensitivity Enhancement

The camera unit is equipped with a storage-type gain-up

capability featuring progressive drive technology. This

capability adds up to 20 dB to the standard gain increase.

/ Digital Zoom

The camera unit features progressive digital zoom. This is

particularly effective when you want to zoom-in closer on the

subject.

/ 12-axis Independent color Correction

Operating as a paint function, this capability independently

corrects colors for each of the 12 axes. This feature helps to

produce fine images.

/ Film-like Gamma Correction

This capability provides a choice of four gamma types. In

addition to the standard mode, two types of film-like

gammas are available to help enhance video expression in

productions. The newly developed News Gamma accurately

records changes in shadow areas and reduces whiteout in

highlighted areas. This is particularly useful for on-site news

shooting.

<Note>

While your AJ-SPX800P supports progressive scanning,

constantly increasing the storage-type gain causes a slight

degree of brightening at the upper left corner of the screen

due to CCD characteristics. Note also that the dynamic

range of video signals in progressive scanning mode is

about half that in interlaced driving mode.

/ Auto White Balance with Automatic Tracking

capability

The white balance is automatically adjusted in real time,

according to the subject. This is effective for urgent

recording, where you can’t spare the time to make an

adjustment through the auto white balance feature.

/ Data Management Capability

Your AJ-SPX800P has inbuilt data storage capacity for one

user and four scene files. In addition, an SD card can be

used as a setup card to store data for up to eight setups.

<Note>

The SD cards used on your video camera-recorder must

conform to SD standards. The cards must be formatted

using the AJ-SPX800P. However, SD cards formatted,

according to SD standards with other devices, including

PCs, are also recognised by the AJ-SPX800P.

SD cards with capacities of 8 MB or more are

recommended.

/ Customisable USER Buttons and USER MENU

The camera unit has three USER buttons, operable by a

single press, to which frequently used function may be

assigned. The on-screen menu is also customisable. You

can create an original user menu screen by selecting

frequently used menu items. The menu thus created can be

displayed with a single touch of the MENU button.

/ MARKER SELECT Button

Your video camera-recorder has a button on the front that

allows you to view marker information on the viewfinder

screen. This is useful for checking the view angle during

shooting.

/ Support for ECU

Your video camera-recorder supports the extension control

unit AJ-EC3P.

1-2 Recorder/player Features

/ Multiple Slots

The AJ-SPX800P is equipped with five slots for P2 cards.

Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for

continuous recording. They also provide new recording

capabilities specific to memory cards.

z Hot-Swap recording

The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to be

replaced without interrupting recording. This facilitates

continuous recording.

z Loop recording

The AJ-SPX800P can retain a certain amount of

previously recorded material by continuously loop-

recording data into a specified recording area.

z PRE-RECORDING function

In standby status, the AJ-SPX800P always stores video

and sound input to the camera for up to 15 seconds (for

the DVCPRO format). 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.

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.

/ Format User-switchable Between DVCPRO50,

DVCPRO and 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.

The format is user-selectable, according to your purpose:

e.g., DVCPRO50 for higher image quality, or DVCPRO for

cost efficiency. DV format is also supported.

/ 4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)

All formats - DVCPRO, DV and DVCPRO50 - support 4-

channel digital audio recording with high-quality sound (48

kHz/16 bits).

<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.

/ Clip Thumbnailing

z Automatic generation of thumbnails

The AJ-SPX800P automatically generates a thumbnail for

each recording cut (clip). It is possible to make use of this

on the camera-recorder as well as for non-linear editing

purposes, and after uploading to a server.

z Thumbnail display on the LCD monitor

The 3.5-inch color LCD side of the your video camera-

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.

/ Voice Memos & Shot Marks

Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of voice

memos, associated with the time code, together with shot

marks which, for example, can help you distinguish OK cuts

from reject cuts.

Both voice memos and shot marks can be added to

selected clips during and after a recording. This is helpful for

editing recorded video.

/ Support for SDI Output (when AJ-YA902AG

installed)

The AJ-SPX800P, when equipped with the extension board

AJ-YA902AG, can output SDI signals from the VIDEO OUT

connector.

/ Front-mounted Sound Level Control Mechanism

The AJ-SPX800P features a front-mounted control for fine

adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is

particularly effective for adjusting the sound level when you

are shooting without a sound recordist. The control can be

disabled.

/ Support for Built-in Unislot

Wireless Receive

The AJ-SPX800P is designed to support an optional slot-in

wireless receiver.

/ Recording Review Capability

This capability automatically plays back the last 2 to 10

seconds of recorded video, allowing you to quickly check the

recorded contents.

/ Built-in Time Code Generator/reader

A special-purpose secondary code track can be used to

record and reproduce time code information.

/ Support for Metadata

The AJ-SPX800P is capable of recording positional

information (latitudes, longitudes and altitudes), as UMID

information (metadata), from the GPS unit AJ-GPS900G

(optional accessory).

This information is also useful in managing information on

P2 cards.

/ Recording Time

(For more information, see the instruction manual for the

appropriate memory card.)

(Number of cards used: 1)

Card #

Recording Format

DVCPRO

(Audio 2ch)

DVCPRO50

(Audio 4ch)

AJ-P2COO2SG

Approx.

8 minutes

Approx.

4 minutes

1-3 System Configuration

* To install a stereo microphone, an extra modification is required. For more information, contact your distributor or designated service

provider.

Lens:

(Bayonet type)

Fujinon, Canon

Microphone kit:

AJ-MC700P

Stereo microphone:*

AJ-MC900G

Viewfinder:

AJ-VF15B

AJ-VF20WB

GPS unit:

AJ-GPS900G

Rain cover:

SHAN-RC700

Soft carry-case:

AJ-SC900

Hard carry-case:

AJ-HT901

Unislot

wireless

microphone receiver

Sennheiser EK3041

SD Memory cards

Extension control unit:

AJ-EC3P

AC adaptor:

AJ-B75

SDI output board:

AJ-YA902AG

Video camera-recorder

AJ-SPX800P

BP-90 type

Battery mount

NP-1 type

Battery mount

V mount type

Battery plate

DIONIC90/160

HYTRON50/100/120

PRO14, TRIM14

BP-H120

HP-90L

NP-L50

ENDURA50/80

BP-L60/90

P2 Cards:

AJ-P2C002SG

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

2-1 Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

POWER switch

Used to turn on/off the power.

Battery mount

A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here.

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

To operate your AJ-SPX800P on AC power, the AC adaptor

AJ-B75 (optional accessory) must be connected to this

socket.

BREAKER switch

When an excessive amount of current is fed through the

video camera-recorder, due to any abnormal event, the

breaker automatically turns off the power in order to protect

the device.

After the interior of the video camera-recorder has been

checked and/or repaired, this button must be depressed. If

there is no unusual reaction, the unit can be powered-up.

GPS connector

This connects the optional GPS unit AJ-GPS900G.

Shoulder strap fittings

The shoulder strap is attached here.

Light shoe

A video light or similar accessory can be attached here.

Lens mount (bayonet type)

The lens is attached here.

Lens lever

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

Lens mount cap

To remove the cap, raise the lens lever.

When the lens is not mounted, replace the cap.

Lens cable/microphone cable clamp

This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables.

Tripod mount

When you want to mount the AJ-SPX800P on a tripod, the

optional tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700) is attached here.

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.

2-2 Audio (input) Function Section

MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)

A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here.

Power for the microphone comes from this jack.

A remote microphone may be connected. In this case, the

power supply to the appropriate connector must be enabled

through menu option FRONT MIC POWER or REAR MIC

POWER.

These options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen on

the MAIN OPERATION page.

A stereo microphone may be connected, but you will need to

replace the connector. For more information, contact your

distributor or designated service provider.

AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2

recording level adjustment) controls

With the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to

[MAN], these controls can be used to adjust the recording

levels for Audio Channels 1/2.

Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For

adjustment, each control must be depressed while turning.

AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 automatic/

manual level adjustment selector) switch

Use this switch to select recording level control mode for

Audio Channels 1 and 2.

AUTO: Recording level automatically controlled.

MAN: Recording level manually controlled.

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

MIC IN jack is recorded.

W.L. (WIRELESS)

Signal from the slot-in wireless receiver is

recorded.

REAR: Signal from the audio device connected to the

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector is recorded.

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)

connectors (XLR, 3-pin)

Audio devices or a microphone may be connected here.

LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input +

48V) selector switch

Used to select the audio signal input from the AUDIO IN

CH1/CH2 connectors.

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

input.

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

microphone is input. (The main unit does not

supply power to the remote microphone).

+ 48V: Audio signal from a passive microphone is input.

(The unit supplies power to the remote

microphone).

Wireless slot

A Unislot

wireless receiver (optional accessory) may be

attached here.

FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level

adjustment) control

This control adjusts the recording levels for Audio Channels

1 and 2. Level adjustment does not depend on the position

of the AUDIO SELECT switch.

The control can be enabled or disabled through the menu

options FRONT VR CH1 or FRONT VR CH2. These options

can be found in the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen on the MAIN

OPERATION page.

2-3 Audio (output) Function Section

AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)

This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels

1/2 or 3/4.

Output signals are selected with the MONITOR SELECT

CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.

MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4

selector switch

Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals

are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO OUT

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.

When a voice memo is being played back, the recorded

voice is output to the speakers and earphones, regardless

of the switch position.

<Note>

Whenever two-channel recording is performed in the

DVCPRO25 or DV format, the signals on Audio Channels 1

and 2 are output and indicated.

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.

* You can select between stereo and mixed signal types using the

menu option MONITOR SELECT. This menu option can be found

in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

MONITOR (volume) control

Used to control the volume of sound output from the monitor

speakers and earphones.

ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)

Used to control the volume of the warning sound emitted

from speakers or earphones connected to the

PHONES jack.

If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.

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 PHONES jack is connected with earphones,

sound from the speaker is automatically muted.

PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo)

earphones. When earphones are connected, sound from

the speakers is automatically muted.

Both the front and rear connectors output the same sound.

DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket

This output socket is designed for 12-VDC. It provides a

maximum current of 1 A.

Voice memo microphone

Used to record a voice memo.

For more information on voice memos, see [3-8 Voice Memo

Function].

VOICE MEMO button

Used to record a voice memo during recording or playback,

or recording or playback is paused. Another press of the

button stops voice memo recording.

Monitor

switch

MONITOR SELECT switch

CH1/2 CH3/4

CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3

Stereo signals from

Audio Channels 1 and 2*

Stereo signals from

Audio Channels 3 and 4*

CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4

2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

/ Shooting and Recording (camera unit)

CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control

Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and color

temperature of the subject.

When the menu option DISP MODE is set to “3”, switching

this control displays the selected filter number in the

viewfinder.

USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2 buttons

These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions,

using a menu option. Each button, when pressed, performs

the assigned function.

For more information, see [4-9-4 Assigning Functions to

USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons.

SHUTTER switch

Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter.

OFF: Electronic shutter disabled.

ON: Electronic shutter enabled.

SEL: Used to change the speed of the electronic

shutter.

This dial switch returns to its original position. Each turn of

the switch alters the shutter speed.

For more information, see [4-2 Setting the Electronic

Shutter].

AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch

AWB: White balance is automatically adjusted.

When the WHITE BAL switch on the side is

positioned at [A] or [B], the adjusted value is

stored in the memory.

However, if “VAR” is selected for the menu options

AWB A and AWB B, the value set through the

menu options is used, and this function does not

work. Menu options can be found in the <WHITE

BALANCE MODE> screen on the CAM

OPERATION page.

Note also that when the switch is positioned at

PRST this function does not work.

ABB: Back balance is automatically adjusted.

To automatically correct black shading, the AUTO

W/B BAL switch must be pressed toward [ABB] for

longer than five seconds.

<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.

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, 9 dB for M, and 18 dB for

Examples of filter selection according to shooting conditions

Setting of the

CC/ND FILTER

control

Description of filter Shooting conditions

1 3200K

Sunrise, sunset

Studio

2 5600K + 1/8

Clear outdoor

environments

3 5600K

Cloudy/rainy outdoor

environments

4 5600K + 1/64

Clear, bright scenes

such as snowscape,

high mountains,

beaches, etc.

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch

Used to select the video signals sent from the camera unit to

the memory, viewfinder and video monitor.

CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:

Video being recorded through the camera is sent with the

auto knee circuit activated.

CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:

Video being recorded through the camera is sent in

manual knee mode.

BARS:

Color bar signal is output. The auto knee circuit does not

work.

You can select between four types of color bar signal. For

more information, see [8-5-5 SW MODE].

WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector)

switch

Used to select the white balance adjustment method.

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

white balance.

The value for the white balance is factory-set to

3200 K.

It can be changed to any color temperature using

a menu option. For more information, see [4-8-5

Manually setting the color temperature].

A or B: Pressing the AUTO W/B BAL Switch toward

[AWB] automatically adjusts the white balance,

saving the adjusted value in Memory A or B. For

more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White

Balance].

Your video camera-recorder is factory-set to save the

adjusted value. Through a menu option, the auto-tracking

white balance (ATW) can be assigned to B, or desired color

temperatures can be assigned to A and B.

For more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White

Balance].

MODE CHECK button

Each press of this button changes the screen type in the

viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED,

FUNCTION, AUDIO.

This does not affect the signal output from the camera.

MARKER SELECT button

This button selects the marker information indicated on the

viewfinder screen. It switches between two marker

information indications, which can be selected using a menu

option. Pressing this button once switches the indicated

marker information from A (Marker A) to B (Marker B), and

pressing again switches B to OFF (no marker). When the

power is turned on, the last selected indication before

power-down appears.

For more information, see [4-7-6 Marker Check Screen

Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)].

SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons

These buttons are enabled when the shutter switch is

positioned at [ON] and synchro scan is selected.

They are used to adjust the speed of the synchro scan.

The

–ޓbutton 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.

/ Shooting and Recording/Playback Function

Section (recording)

REC START/STOP button

Pressing this button starts recording, pressing again stops

recording.

This button has the same function as the REC button on

the handle and the VTR button at the lens.

SHOT MARK button

Pressing this button while recording adds a shot mark to the

thumbnail of that clip. This button also adds a shot mark to

any thumbnail selected on the LCD monitor.

For more information on shot marks, see [3-9 Shot Mark

Function].

SAVE ON/OFF switch

Used to select the power supply method for each output

section.

ON: The output selected through the menu option

SAVE SW is power-saved. This option can be

found on the OPTION MODE screen on the

SYSTEM SETTINGS page.

OFF: Power saving is canceled.

<Note>

During recording, this switch produces no effect. The power

supply method is switched after recording is finished.

VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch

This switch controls the superimposition of characters onto

the video output from the VIDEO OUT connector.

ON: Characters are superimposed.

OFF: Characters are not superimposed.

For types of characters, see [4-9-2 Selecting Video Output

Signals].

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.

OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch

Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT and

MON OUT connectors.

MEM: In EE (recording) mode, video from the camera is

output. In VV (playback) mode, playback signal

from a P2 card is output.

CAM: Video from the camera is output constantly.

OFF: Video is not output, and the video camera-

recorder operates in power-saving mode.

Note that the audio output is synchronised with the video.

For types of video outputs, see [4-9-2 Selecting Video

Output Signals].

REW (rewind) button and lamp

During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse playback

with the lamp blinking.

During playback, it performs an approximately 4C fast-

reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps blinking.

If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the start

of the clip being played back is located in pause mode.

FF (fast forward) button and lamp

During pause, this button is used to perform fast playback

with the lamp blinking.

During playback, it performs an approximately 4C 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.

STOP button

This button stops playback.

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.

REC button

Pressing this button starts recording, and pressing again

stops recording.

This button has the same function as the REC START/

STOP button and the VTR button at the lens.

It may be disabled with the recording protection button.

REC protection button

This button disables the REC button on the handle.

ON: The REC button is enabled.

OFF: The REC button is disabled.

P2 CARD STATUS LED

This LED indicates the recording and playback status of

each card.

Slide lock button

Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards. While

depressing this button, slide the door to the left.

USB 2.0 connector

A USB 2.0 cable is connected here. (To be supported in the

near future.)

GENLOCK IN connector

This connector is used to input a reference signal when the

camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is

externally locked. If VIDEO is selected for the menu option

REC SIGNAL, the connector can be used to record actual

signals. The menu option REC SIGNAL is found on the

SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTINGS page.

<Notes>

z The reference input signal must be a standard VBS

(Video Burst Sync).

z If you need to synchronise the input signal with the AJ-

SPX800P when “VIDEO” is selected for the REC SIGNAL,

set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”. The option

GENLOCK is found on the GENLOCK screen, which is

accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.

MON OUT (monitor output) connector

This connector outputs the video signal to the monitor. The

video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL

switch are output from here. Through an internal menu

option, the characters can be superimposed independently

of the VIDEO OUT connector. For more information, see [4-

9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals].

Connector cover

This cover must be removed in order to attach the optional

connector 1394. For directions on attaching the connector,

see the instruction manual for the optional connector 1394.

(To be supported in the near future.)

ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector

The extension control unit AJ-EC3P (optional accessory) is

connected here.

VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector

This connector outputs video signals. The video signals

linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output

from here.

2-5 Menu Operation Section

MENU button

Used to turn on/off the menu.

JOG dial button

With the menu open, this button is used to navigate through

menu pages, select options and specify values.

For directions on manipulating the menu, see [4-6 Menu

Displays in the Viewfinder Screen].

SD card insertion slot

An SD card (optional accessory) is inserted here.

BUSY (operation mode display) lamp

This lamp indicates the active status of the SD card.

It stays illuminated when the card is active.

<Note>

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

2-6 Time Code Section

GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

This connector is used to input a reference signal before the

camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is

externally locked.

TC IN connector (BNC)

This connector is used to input a reference time code when

you externally lock the time code.

TC OUT connector (BNC)

When you inter-lock the time code of the AJ-SPX800P with

that of an external device this must be connected with the

time code input (TC IN) connector of the external device.

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 of a

particular recorded scene.

RESET button

This button resets the time data on the counter to

“00:00:00:00”.

If this button is pressed when with the TCG switch

positioned at [SET], CTL* data, time code data, user bit

data, and real-time data are reset to 0. Real-time data is

also reset to the defaults.

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 TCG switch.

Pressing the HOLD button also displays Date/Time/Time

Zone.

UB: User bits indicated.

TC: Time code indicated.

CTL*: CTL indicated.

* CTL will be supported in the near future.

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.

CURSOR and SET buttons

Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits.

The four triangular buttons are the CURSOR buttons, and

the center rectangular one is the SET button.

For guidance in setting the time code and user’s bit, see [4-5

Setting Time Data].

2-7 Warning and Status Display

Functions

Back tally lamp

When the BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the lamp

behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp at the

viewfinder.

BACK TALLY switch

This switch controls the action of the back and rear

tally lamps.

ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled.

OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled.

WARNING lamp

This lamp starts blinking or lights up if something unusual

occurs in the memory.

LIGHT button

Use this button to control illumination of the display window.

Alternately pressing this button toggles illumination of the

display window on or off.

Display window

This window displays warnings, battery-remaining level,

sound volume, time data, and other information.

Rear tally lamp

When the BACK TALLY switch is set on [ON], the rear

tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp.

2-8 Display Window Functions

P2 card/battery-remaining level indications

Memory action status indication

Error Code Indication (for more information, see [7-3

Warning System])

LOOP

MEDIA

Y minM

frm

13 24

VTCG

TIME DATE

P- REC

SLAVE HOLD W GPS

BATT

OVER OVER

-dB

NDF

DRIVE OP-SLOT

CTL

Battery-remaining level indication bar

For a battery with a digital indicator (percentage indication), if

the remaining level of the battery is higher than 70%, all seven

segments up to the “F” position are lit.

When the remaining level falls below 70%, the segments go out

one-by-one for each drop of 10%. All seven segments can be set

to light up when the battery-remaining balance is 100%. To do

so select “100%” for the menu option BATT REMAIN FULL in the

P2CARD> screen of the MAIN OPERATION page.

Audio channel level meter

When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 switch is set to

[CH1/2], the meter indicates 1 and 2 as the audio channel

numbers, together with their audio levels. When the switch is set

to [CH3/4], the meter indicates 3 and 4 as the audio channel

numbers, together with their audio levels.

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.

LOOP

MEDIA

Y minM

frm

13 24

VTCG

TIME DATE

P- REC

SLAVE HOLD W GPS

BATT

OVER OVER

-dB

NDF

DRIVE OP-SLOT

CTL

Information indication

LOOP: Stays illuminated in LOOP REC mode. For information

about the LOOP REC mode, see [4-5 Setting Time Data].

DRIVE: Stays illuminated when the menu option USB is set to

“ON”.The menu option USB can be found in the

<SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING

page. (To be supported in the near future.)

OP-SLOT:Stays illuminated when the optional slot is available. (To

be supported in the near future.)

2-9 LCD Monitor

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 MENU BAR button

and CURSOR and SET buttons.

OPEN button

Used to open the LCD monitor.

THUMBNAIL button

This button switches the content on the 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.

MENU BAR button

In thumbnail display mode, this button allows you to

manipulate the menu bar (e.g., to delete clips).

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

menu bar. For more information, see [Chapter 6

Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails].

Mode indication

W: Stays illuminated in 16:9 mode.

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 PRE RECORDING is not set to 0

seconds, and blinks when recording is continued after the

recording tally lamp has gone out.

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, VTGC, 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.

* CTL will be supported in the near future.

<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.

LOOP

MEDIA

Y minM

frm

13 24

SLAVE HOLD W GPS

BATT

OVER OVER

-dB

NDF

DRIVE OP-SLOT

VTCG

TIME DATE

P- REC

CTL

2-10 Viewfinder

Viewfinder (optional accessory)

During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays the

video image in monochrome. It also displays warnings,

messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety zone and center

markers), etc.

ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the

viewfinder.

ON: Zebra pattern displayed.

OFF: No zebra pattern displayed.

TALLY switch

Used to control the front tally lamp.

HIGH: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated.

OFF: Front tally lamp stays off.

LOW: Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.

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.

CONTRAST control

Used to adjust the contrast of the video image in the

viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the

camera.

BRIGHT control

Used to adjust the brightness of the video image in the

viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the

camera.

Front tally lamp

This lamp is activated when the 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]).

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.

Eyepiece

Diopter adjustment ring

Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in

order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image.

Connecting plug

Locking ring

Microphone holder

Viewfinder stopper

Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.

Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring

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

Viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever

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

<Note>

For more information, see the instruction manual for the

viewfinder.

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

3-1 P2 Cards

Inserting P2 Cards

<Note>

When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure to set

the time data beforehand. On how the time data is set, see [4-5

Setting Time Data].

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

2 While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the slide-

out door to the left.

The door opens.

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

pops up.

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

5 Insert a P2 card into the AJ-SPX800P. The P2 CARD

ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the status

of the P2 card.

For how the P2 card status is indicated, see [P2 CARD

STATUS LED and status of P2 cards] on the next page.

6 Close the slide-out door.

<Note>

Do not leave the slide-out door open when moving the AJ-

SPX800P.

POWER: ON

Slide-out door

Slide lock

button

EJECT button

The card must be

inserted with the

logo right way up.

P2 card

LED

Removing P2 Cards

1 While pressing down the slide lock button, move the slide-

out door to the left.

The door opens.

2 Tilt down the EJECT button.

3 Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2 card so

that you can remove it.

<Notes>

z When a P2 card is being accessed or it is being recognised

after insertion (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks in orange), do

not remove the P2 card.

If your AJ-SPX800P is not set to turn on the P2 CARD

ACCESS LED, before removing the card ensure that pre-

recording and/or voice memo recording have finished (the P-

REC indication has stopped blinking and the V mark or VOICE

REC indication on the viewfinder screen has turned off) after

stopping recording or playback.

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

displays “TURN POWER OFF” and the AJ-SPX800P gives a

warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED. In addition,

all P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs blink rapidly in green. If this is the

case, turn the power off. For more information on warning

indications, see “7-3 Warning System”.

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

become irregular although the data will not be corrupted.

Check the clips and restore them if required. For more

information about how to restore clips, see “6-9 Restoring

Clips”.

z If a P2 card being formatted is removed, it may be not be

formatted properly. In this case, the viewfinder displays “TURN

POWER OFF”. If this message appears, turn off the power,

then restart the AJ-SPX800P to reformat the card.

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

back, the inserted P2 card is not recognised and the P2 CARD

ACCESS LED for that card does not come on. Card

recognition starts when the playback ends.

The P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs may be set to stay off using the

menu option ACESS LED. This option can be found on the

<SYSTEM MODE> screen, which is accessible from the

SYSTEM SETTING page.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content

To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally erased,

position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at [Pprotect].

<Note>

Write-protect switchover can be performed while the card is

being accessed (during recording or playback), but does not

take effect until access to the card ceases.

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

information, see [4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout].

Depress the tilted-down

EJECT button to release

the P2 card.

Tilt down the EJECT

button.

P2 CARD STATUS LED and status of P2 cards

P2 CARD

STATUS LED

MODE CHECK

indication*

Status of P2 Card

Stays on in green ACTIVE Writing and reading enabled

Stays on in

orange

ACTIVE

Writing and reading enabled.

The card is recordable (loop

recording also enabled).

Stays on in

orange or green

ACTIVE !

Writing and reading enabled.

However, some clips

recorded on the P2 card may

not be able to be read

successfully.

Blinks in orange ACCESSING

Writing or reading being

performed.

Quickly blinks in

green

INFO READING

The P2 card is being

recognised.

Blinks in green

FULL

The P2 card has no free

space. Only reading is

enabled.

PROTECTED

The write-protect switch on

the P2 card is positioned at

[PROTECT]. Only reading is

enabled.

Stays off

NOT

SUPPORTED

The card is not supported by

your AJ-SPX800P. Replace

the card.

FORMAT ERROR

The P2 card is not properly

formatted. Reformat the

card.

NO CARD No P2 card is inserted.

Protect

Write-protect switch

3-2 Basic Procedures

This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and

recording.

Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to

ensure that it works properly.

* For directions on inspecting your video camera-recorder, see [7-1

Inspections Before Shooting].

Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion

1 Insert a charged battery pack.

2 Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more than four

segments of the battery-remaining amount indication bar

are illuminated.

z If the number of illuminated segments is fewer than five,

first check the battery placement. If placement is not the

problem, replace the battery with a fully charged one.

3 Insert a P2 card and ensure that the P2 CARD STATUS

LED stays on in orange or green. Then, close the slide-out

door.

When more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card, the

card in the slot with the lowest number is used first.

However, regardless of slot number, a P2 card inserted

later will not be accessed until the other cards have been

used.

Example:

If all five slots contain P2 cards, the cards are used in order

of slot numbers 12345. However, if the P2 card in

Slot 1 is removed and then re-inserted, the cards will be

used in the following order: 23451.

Note that the recording order is retained even if the power is

turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last card

written before powering-down will be the target card.

Switch Setting

When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as

detailed below, before starting to use your AJ-SPX800P.

Setting the switches before shooting and recording

<Note>

The USER MAIN button is factory-set to perform the slot

selection function, which selects the target card from among

several P2 cards.

When a new target P2 card is selected, the appropriate slot

number appears on the P2 card remaining amount indicator in

the viewfinder.

For more information about the indications in the viewfinder, see

[4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout].

12345

OUTPUT:

CAM/AUTO KNEE ON

AUDIO SELECT

CH 1/CH 2:

AUTO

Iris: Auto

TCG:

F-RUN or

R-RUN

GAIN:

Normally, this should be set to 0 dB. If

conditions are too dark, an

appropriate gain level should be set.

USER MAIN:

This switch is factory-set to perform

slot selection.

Shooting

White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording

Completion

For shooting, follow the steps below.

1 Select a filter according to light conditions.

2AWhen the white balance is saved:

Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].

2BWhen 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].

This adjusts the white balance against the filter according

to the position of the FILTER control.

2CIf the white balance is adjusted on the spot:

Select a filter according to light conditions. Then, position

the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test

subject so that it appears at the center of the screen. Then,

follow the steps below to adjust the white balance.

1. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to adjust

the white balance.

2. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [ABB] to adjust

the black balance.

3. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to adjust

the white balance again.

For directions on making adjustments, see [4-1-1 Adjusting

the White Balance] and [4-1-2 Adjusting the Black

Balance].

3 Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus, and

zoom.

4 To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and

operation mode.

For more information, see [4-2 Setting the Electronic

Shutter].

5 Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on

the handle or VTR button at the lens to start recording.

During recording, the REC lamp in the viewfinder stays

illuminated.

6 To stop recording, press either the REC START/STOP

button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens.

The REC lamp in the viewfinder goes out.

White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion

Operation Buttons

During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/

PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.

C2C45

3-3 Normal Recording

Pressing either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on

the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video

and sound on the P2 card.

A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated

through a shooting action, together with such added information

as a voice memo, is called a “clip”.

<Note>

Even if a P2 card has just been inserted, or the power has been

just turned on, you can start recording using the internal

memory of the AJ-SPX800P. In this case, recording cannot be

stopped until the P2 card is recognised.

However, if the AJ-SPX800P determines that the inserted P2

card is non-recordable, the data in the internal memory will be

deleted, with the message “CANNOT REC” appearing on the

viewfinder screen. In this case, press the MODE CHECK button

to check the status of the P2 CARD via the P2 CARD STATUS

indication on the viewfinder screen.

3-4 PRE-RECORDING function

The internal memory of your AJ-SPS800 is capable of storing

several seconds of video and sound data coming from the

camera. This capability can be used to record video and sound

several seconds before either the REC START/STOP button,

REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens is pressed

to start recording.

To use this capability, the storage duration of the internal

memory must be set through the menu option PRE REC TIME.

This option can be found in the <REC FUNCTION> screen on

the SYSTEM SETTING page.

These are the options for PRE REC TIME.

0-15 SEC (for DVCPRO 25M or DV)

0-8 SEC (for DVCPRO 50M):

Specify the duration for which data may be recorded

before either the REC START/STOP button, REC button

on the handle or VTR button at the lens is pressed.

<Notes>

z Immediately after the power is turned on, the menu option

PRE REC TIME is selected and/or the storage duration is

changed, the content in internal memory will be undefined. In

these situations, the video or sound will not be recorded for

the duration specified, even if either the REC START/STOP

button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens is

pressed to start recording.

z A P2 card that has been just inserted takes some time to

recognise. In this situation, video or sound may not be

recorded for the duration specified, even if either the REC

START/STOP button, REC button on the handle, or VTR

button at the lens is pressed to start a recording.

z The internal memory does not store video or sound when a

playback or recording review is being performed. For this

reason, no video or sound can be recorded during such

operation.

z When recording starts, the time code indication (TCG) may be

shown as “HOLD” until the P2 card has been recognised.

Mode check button

Rec start/stop button

Previous clip

New clip

REC start

(Recording starts)

REC/PAUSE

(Recording pauses)

Real-time video

Real-time sound

Specified PRE-REC

duration

Content on P2 card

3-5 Loop Recording

When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this function

allows the target P2 card to be switched in order. Even when the

free space of a P2 card is used up, this function continues

recording while erasing existing data.

To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE must

be set to “ON” The option LOOP REC MODE can be found in

the <REC FUNCTION< screen on the SYSTEM SETTINGS

page.

<Notes>

z When the loop recording capability is used, each P2 card must

have at least one minute of free space.

z During loop recording, the P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs for all

target P2 cards illuminate in orange. Note that if any of the

target P2 card is removed, loop recording stops.

z When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON, the

viewfinder and display window both show “LOOP”.

However, when only one card is inserted, or when each card

has less than one minute of free space, the loop recording

capability does not work, even if the option LOOP REC MODE

is set to ON. If this is the case, the indication “LOOP” flashes

in the viewfinder and on the display window.

Terminating the Loop Recording Mode

You can terminate the loop recording mode by either:

z Turning off the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX800P; or

z Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”.

3-6 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 video 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. For short

clips, however, when the start of a clip is located, continuously

pressing the RET button does not play back any clips before that

clip.

The function of the RET button may be assigned to a desired

user button by using one of the menu options USER MAIN SW,

USER1 SW or USER2 SW. These options can be found in the

<USER SW> screen on the CAM OPERATION page.

When recording is paused, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button

plays back the last recorded clip, from the beginning. After

completion of playback, the camera-recorder enters the stopped

state. So, even when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed

immediately after completion of playback, the recorded clip is not

played back.

<Note>

When the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel is positioned

at [MEM], the video for REC REVIEW is output from the video

output connectors (VIDEO OUT and MON OUT connectors),

and also to the viewfinder.

Note that when a backup device is connected to back up the

video the pictures for REC REVIEW are backed up.

Content

recorded

No content

Card1 Card2 Card3

Recording starts

Before loop

recording starts

Recording Cycle 1

The data is recorded in the free space of each P2 card (in order of A

 B  C). When the free space is used up, the content on A is

erased to perform a new recording on D.

Recording Cycle 2

Recorded clip

2-10 Seconds

The PLAY button plays back

the clip from the beginning.

Recording starts

Recording pauses

The RET button puts

the video camera-

recorder into REC

REVIEW mode.

3-7 Normal and Variable Speed

Playback

The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback

through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD monitor. A

color video monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT or MON OUT

connector of the AJ-SPX800P also provides color playback.

When the extension board AJ-YA902AG is attached, the VIDEO

OUT connector outputs an SDI playback (to view the playback,

the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel must be positioned to

[MEM]).

Variable speed playback

The FF and REW buttons provide 32C and 4C fast playbacks

and fast reverse playbacks.

When playback is paused, the FF button locates the beginning

of the next clip while maintaining the pause mode.

When playback is paused, the REW button locates the

beginning of the current clip while maintaining the pause mode.

<Notes>

z When a P2 card has been just removed or inserted, or when

the power has been just turned on for playback, it may take

some time for the AJ-SPX800P to read clip information. If this

is the case, the viewfinder displays “UPDATING”.

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

back, the clips on the inserted P2 card will not be played back.

A P2 card inserted during playback will be recognised after

playback ends.

z If you perform variable speed playback on a clip split across

more than one P2 card, sound may disappear for a moment.

This is not a fault.

3-8 Voice Memo Function

A voice memo is voice data which can be added to a clip

independently of the normal sound data recorded in the clip.

Voice memos may recorded during recording or playback, or

when recording or playback is paused. They can be played back

in thumbnail display mode.

<Note>

Each clip can accommodate up to 100 voice memos.

If the menu option VOICE MEMO RESERVE is set to “ON”, you

can record at least 10 minutes of voice memos for each P2 card

while clip recording is paused or after recording ends.

Recording a Voice Memo

To add a voice memo to a clip during recording or playback, or

when recording or playback is paused, press the VOICE MEMO

button. A voice memo may be recorded using the voice memo

microphone. Another press of the button stops recording of the

voice memo.

<Notes>

z Voice memos can also be recorded when the LCD monitor is

in thumbnail mode. For more information, see [6-7-2

Recording a Voice Memo].

z Voice memos cannot be recorded when color bars are being

output, video input through the GENLOCK IN connector is

being recorded, or loop recording is being performed.

z During voice memo recording, turn down the speaker volume

to prevent the voice memo microphone from picking up sound

from the speakers of the AJ-SPX800P.

z When voice memo recording is performed during recording/

playback of a clip, the voice memo recording also

automatically ends when recording/playback of the clip ends.

Also, when voice memo recording is performed during

playback of a clip, playback of the clip also automatically ends

when the voice memo recording is ended by pressing the

VOICE MEMO button.

Voice memo

microphone

VOICE MEMO button

Associating Voice Memos with a Clip

The portion of the clip with which a voice memo is associated

depends on when the voice memo is recorded.

A voice memo recorded during recording or playback is

associated with the picture in view at the time the VOICE MEMO

button is pressed. A voice memo recorded when recording is

paused is associated with the beginning picture of the

immediately preceding clip. A voice memo recorded when

playback is paused is associated with the still picture in view at

the time the VOICE MEMO button is pressed.

<Note>

When, with PRE RECORDING executed, a voice memo is

recorded, the voice memo may be associated with a picture in

view prior to point when the VOICE MEMO button is pressed.

Playing Back and Deleting Voice Memos

For information on how to play back and delete voice memos,

see [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos] and [6-7-3 Deleting Voice

Memos].

3-9 Shot Mark Function

A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to distinguish that

clip from others. With the LCD monitor, only clips that have shot

marks can be viewed and/or played back.

Adding Shot Marks

To add a shot mark during recording, press the SHOT MARK

button. The viewfinder displays “MARK ON” and adds a shot

mark to the thumbnail of the appropriate clip. Another press of

the button erases the shot mark.

Shot marks may also be added or erased using clip thumbnails.

For more information, see [6-6 Shot Mark].

<Note>

Shot marks cannot be added or deleted when color bars are

being output, or when video input through the GENLOCK IN

connector is being recorded.

Voice memo recording starts

Voice memo

Recorded clip

Clip being played back

Clip being recorded

Recording or

playback

Recording

paused

Playback

paused

SHOT MARK

button

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

To record high-quality video with the AJ-SPX800P, the black and

white balances must be adjusted according to conditions.

For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments

should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment)

 ABB (black balance adjustment)  AWB (white balance

adjustment).

4-1 Adjusting the White balance

and Black Balance

4-1-1 Adjusting the White Balance

Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be re-

adjusted.

To adjust the white balance, follow the steps below.

1 Set the switches as illustrated below.

2 Adjust the CC/ND FILTER control according to the light

conditions.

<Note>

For examples of CC/ND FILTER adjustments, see [2-4

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section].

3 Place a white pattern at a point where the light conditions

match those for the light source of the subject. Then zoom-

in on the white pattern so that white color appears in the

screen. A white object (cloth or wall) may be used instead

of a white pattern.

The illustration below shows the required size for the white

space.

<Notes>

z Do not include a high-intensity spot in the screen.

z The white object must appear at the center of the screen.

4 Adjust the lens iris.

5 Flip up the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is positioned at

[AWB], then release it.

The switch returns to the central position with the white

balance automatically adjusted.

<Note>

To cancel automatic white balance adjustment in process

(the viewfinder displays “AWB ACTIVE”), re-position the

AUTO W/B BAL switch at [AWB].

If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect

before automatic adjustment will be used.

6 During an adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following

message:

7 The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and the

following message will appear:

The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory

specified in Step

1 ([A] or [B]).

8 For the 3200K CC/ND filter, if the subject’s color

temperature is lower than 2300K or higher than 9900K the

following message appears:

If the arrow points down () the actual color temperature is

lower than the temperature indicated. If the arrow points up

() the actual temperature is higher than the temperature

indicated.

OUTPUT: CAM

CC/ND FILTER control

AUTO W/B BAL

switch:

Used to perform AWB.

GAIN:Under normal conditions, set to 0 dB

If it is too dark, an appropriate gain

should be set.

WHITE BAL: A or B

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Detection area for the white balance

The detection area for the white balance is selectable between

90%, 50% and 25%, using the menu option AWB AREA.

This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE MODE>

screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.

The detection area is factory-set to 25%.

When you have no time to adjust the white balance:

Position the WHITE BAL switch at [PRST].

This adjusts the white balance for the filter according to the

position of the CC/ND FILTER control.

When the white balance has not been automatically

adjusted:

When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, the

viewfinder displays an error message.

If one of the error messages listed below appears, take the

appropriate steps, then adjust the white balance again.

If the error message appears after repeated readjustments, the

interior of the unit must be inspected. For more information,

contact a service center or your distributor.

Retaining white balances

Each value in memory is retained even if the video camera-

recorder is turned off; it will not be lost until the white balance is

re-adjusted. White balances are stored in either of two systems:

A or B.

When the menu option FILTER INH is set to “ON” (default), each

system stores only one value. If this is the case, the values are

not synchronised with the filters.

This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE MODE>

screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.

When the menu option FILTER INH is set to “OFF”, the adjusted

value for each filter can be automatically stored in the memory

that corresponds to the position of the WHITE BAL switch (A or

B). Your AJ-SPX800P has four built-in filters; it stores eight (4 C

2) adjusted values.

Note that, when the menu options AWB A and AWB B are set to

“VAR”, the color temperatures specified through COLOR TEMP

A and COLOR TEMP B are used, meaning that the white

balances cannot be adjusted with the AWB switch. The menu

options are found in the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen,

which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.

Setting the auto-tracking white balance (ATW)

The AJ-SPX800P has an auto-tracking white balance (ATW)

feature that automatically tracks the white balance for pictures

according to lighting conditions.

The ATW feature can be assigned to Position [B] of the WHITE

BAL switch. To do so, the menu option AWB B must be set to

“ATW”. This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE

MODE CAM> screen, which is accessible from the CAM

OPERATION page.

The ATW feature may be assigned to the USER MAIN, USER1,

or USER2 button. For more information, see [4-9-4 Assigning

Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons].

To cancel the auto-tracking white balance:

Press the user button that has the ATW feature assigned, or

change the position of the WHITE BAL switch. Note that, when

the ATW feature is assigned to [B] of the WHITE BAL switch, the

auto-tracking white balance cannot be cancelled with a user

button.

<Note>

This function does not guarantee 100% accuracy of the white

balance.

When using the AJ-SPX800P, remember that there will be some

allowance in the trackability of changes in lighting conditions and

pull-in accuracy of white balances.

Viewfinder displays related to white balance

See [4-7 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays].

Error message Description Remedies

COLOR TEMP.

HIGH

The color

temperature is too

high.

Select an appropriate

filter.

COLOR TEMP.

LOW

The color

temperature is too

low.

Select an appropriate

filter.

LOW LIGHT There is insufficient

light.

Increase the light level or

gain.

LEVEL OVER There is too much

light.

Decrease the light level or

gain.

CHECK FILTER The FILTER control

is displaced.

Check the FILTER

control.

TIME OVER AWB was not

completed within

the time allowed.

Shooting conditions may

be unstable. If flicker

occurs, press the shutter

and readjust the AWB

under stable conditions.

90%

50%

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4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance

The black balance must be adjusted when:

z You use your AJ-SPX800P the first time;

z Your AJ-SPX800P has not been used for some time;

z The ambient temperature has changed substantially;

z The gain switchover value has been changed; or

z S.GAIN (super gain) has been set with the USER MAIN/

USER1/USER2 button.

1 Set the switches as illustrated below.

2 Tilt the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is positioned at

[ABB], then release it.

The switch returns to the central position with the black

balance automatically adjusted.

3 During adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following

message:

<Note>

During adjustment, the lens iris automatically becomes

CLOSE.

4 The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds and the

following message will appear:

The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory.

<Notes>

z Ensure that the lens connector is connected and the lens

iris is CLOSE.

z During a black balance adjustment, light is automatically

cut off.

z During a black balance adjustment, the gain switchover

circuit is automatically switched.

The viewfinder screen may flicker and/or display noise;

this is not a failure.

z If you find the black shading annoying after performing an

auto black balance adjustment, adjust the black shading.

To do so, go to the menu option DETECTION, move the

cursor (), then press the JOG dial button. The menu

option DETECTION can be found in the <BLACK

SHADING> screen, which is accessible from the

MAINTENANCE page.

Note that pressing the ABB switch for longer than five

seconds automatically performs an auto black balance

adjustment, followed by an automatic black shading

adjustment. (For more information, see the menu option

SHD. ABB SW CTL in [8-5-5 SW MODE].)

z To cancel the automatic black balance adjustment in

process (the viewfinder displays “ABB ACTIVE”), flip the

AUTO W/B BAL switch down to [ABB] again.

If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect

before automatic adjustment will be used.

Retaining black balances

Each value in memory is retained even if the video camera-

recorder is turned off.

AUTO W/B BAL switch:

Used to perform ABB.

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This section provides a description of the electronic shutter,

together with setting and handling directions.

4-2-1 Shutter Modes

The table below shows the shutter modes and speeds for the

electronic shutter provided in your AJ-SPX800P.

<Notes>

z In any mode, the higher the shutter speed the lower the

sensitivity of the camera.

z When the iris is automatically adjusted, the higher the shutter

speed the larger the iris, and the shorter the depth of focus.

4-2-2 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed

The shutter speed in any shutter mode is set using the

SHUTTER switch.

In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, shutter speed can be switched

easily, using the synchro-scan adjustment switches (+/–) on the

side panel.

Note that the range of selectable shutter speeds may be pre-

defined; whether or not to use the SYNCHRO SCAN and

SUPER V modes may be determined through the <SHUTTER

SPEED> and <SHUTTER SELECT> screens. These screens

are accessible through the menu on the CAM OPERATION

page.

The selected shutter speed is retained even if the AJ-SPX800P

is turned off.

1 Press the SHUTTER switch, positioned at [ON], towards

[SEL].

2 Once more, press the SHUTTER switch towards [SEL].

Repeat this switchover until the desired mode or speed

appears in the viewfinder screen.

If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes

in the following order:

<Note>

Your AJ-SPX800P is not factory-set to display the SUPER

V mode on the viewfinder screen. To display this mode, set

the menu option SUPER V found in the <SHUTTER

SPEED> screen, which is accessible from the CAM

OPERATION page, to “ON”.

Viewfinder displays relating to the shutter

See [4-7 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays].

Mode Shutter speed Application

Normal POSISTIONS 1-6 Used to capture clear images

of a fast-moving subject

SYNCHRO

SCAN

Range of 60.3 Hz

to 249.7 Hz (60i)

Range of 30.1 Hz

to 248.7 Hz (30P)

Used to reduce the effect of

horizontal lines when

shooting a monitor screen

that has a vertical scanning

frequency of more than 60 Hz

SUPER V Used to enhance vertical

resolution

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1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000

SUPER V

mode

SYNCHRO

SCAN mode

NORMAL mode

4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder in

SYNCHRO SCAN Mode

To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow

the steps below.

1 Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards

[SEL], to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN

mode.

2 In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the speed can be switched

seamlessly between 1/60.3 and 1/249.7 seconds, using the

SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–). (Speed

switchover is enabled in 60i mode.)

4-3 Selecting Recording Signals

and Recording System

The AJ-SPX800P is capable of utilising user-selected recording

signals and format.

4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals.

Signals to be recorded are selected through the menu options

REC SIGNAL and CAMERA MODE. These options are found in

the <SYSTEM MODE> screen, which is accessible from the

SYSTEM SETTING page.

Setting options and usage

The option REC SIGNAL is used to select signals to be

recorded.

CAM: Signals from the camera are recorded.

VIDEO: Signals from the GENLOCK IN connector are

recorded.

1394: Signals from the DVCPRO/DV connector are

recorded. (when the optional board 1394 is

attached).

The option CAMERA MODE is used to specify the operation

mode of the camera. (effective when the menu option REC

SIGNAL is set to “CAM”).

60i: AJ-SPX800P camera unit operates in 59.94i

mode.

30P: AJ-SPX800P camera unit operates in 29.97P

mode.

To operate the camera in 30P mode, the vertical resolution mode

must be selected through the menu option V.RES (30P).

(effective when the menu option REC SIGNAL is set to “CAM”).

INTRLCE

: Line-mixed, natural video is recorded. This option

is used to handle material that uses a standard

interlaced signal.

PROG.: Non line-mixed, fully progressive, segmented-

frame video is recorded. This option is used when

HD conversion is performed, or when an editor

and/or display output progressive signals.

Note that in progressive (30P) mode signals recorded on P2

cards are also converted from progressive scan (30P) to

interlaced scan (60i).

SHUTTER switch

SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–)

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may degrade video quality.

z When “PROG.” is specified for the menu option V.RES (30P),

segmented-frame video is recorded, allowing you to perform

completely progressive editing. However, adding vertical

details (V.DTL) can makes the video appear unnatural. For

these reasons, it is recommended that V.DTL be set to 0.

z In progressive mode, 50 percent shutter is forcibly added to

produce more film-like motion video. To cancel this shutter, go

to the <OPTION> screen from the OPTION menu and set the

option P HALF SHUT to “OFF”.

4-3-2 Selecting the Recording System

The recording format is selected through the option menu REC

MODE.

The aspect ratio is selected through the menu option ASPECT.

These options are found in the <SYSTEM MODE> screen,

which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.

Details of the option REC MODE

50M: Video is recorded in the DVCPRO50 format (50

Mbps).

25M: Video is recorded in the DVCPRO format (25

Mbps).

DV: Video is recorded in the DV format.

Details of the option ASPECT

16:9: Video is recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

4:3: Video is recorded with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

4-4 Selecting Audio Input Signals and

Adjusting Recording Levels

In any format (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV), the AJ-SPX800P

supports independent four-channel audio recording.

When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at

[AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are

automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels,

position the switch at [MAN]. Note that the recording levels for

Audio Channels 3 and 4 are selected through a menu option.

4-4-1 Selecting Audio Input Signals

The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and

4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information,

see [2-2 Audio (input) Function Section].

Your AJ-SPX800P is factory-set to perform no recording on

Audio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO and DV formats. To

enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC CH

SEL must be set to “4CH”.

The following table shows audio signals recorded on Audio

Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings for menu options

REC CH3/4 and 25M REC CH SEL.

These options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen, which is

accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page:

REC CH3/4

options

25M REC

CH SEL

options

Recording on CH3/4

DVCPRO50

format

DVCPRO or

DV format

2CH

Audio signals

selected with the

AUDIO IN CH3/

CH4 switch are

recorded.

No recording is

performed.

4CH

Audio signals selected

with the AUDIO IN

CH3/CH4 switch are

recorded.

CH1/2

2CH

Signals for Audio

Channel 1 are also

recorded on Audio

Channel 3, and

signals for Audio

Channel 4 are also

recorded on Audio

Channel 2.

No recording is

performed.

4CH

Signals for Audio

Channel 1 are also

recorded on Audio

Channel 3, and signals

for Audio Channel 4 are

also recorded on Audio

Channel 2.

AUDIO LEVEL

CH1/CH2 controls

AUDIO SELECT

CH1/CH2 switch

MONITOR CH1/3

/ ST / CH2/4

selector switch

MONITOR SELECT

CH1/2 / CH3/4

selector switch

Display window

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/

CH3/CH4 buttons

<Notes>

z Audio Channels 1 and 2 always receive the signals selected

with the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches.

z When the extension board AJ-YA902AG (optional accessory)

is attached, 4-channel recorded audio signals are SDI-output,

as is.

Specific audio settings are performed through the <MIC/

AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens, which are accessible

from the MAIN OPERATION page.

For more information, see [8-6 MAIN OPERATION].

4-4-2 Adjusting Recording Levels

To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow

the steps below.

1 Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4-selector

switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display

window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. Ensure that

the channel indications displayed in the window are 1 and

Whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL

control must be preset through menu options FRONT VR

CH1 and FRONT VR CH2. Note that this control is factory-

disabled.

The menu options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen,

which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

2 Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at [MAN].

3 While checking the audio channel level meter in the display

window or the audio level meter in the viewfinder, adjust the

AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 control.

Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word

OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive.

The adjustment made in such a way that the maximum level

will not reach the 0 dB bar.

Audio level meter on the display window

Audio level meter in the viewfinder

When operating the AJ-SPX800P without a sound recordist, it is

recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be

used to adjust the audio level.

In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and

use the AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio

channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted.

4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels

The following table shows the effects on the recording level for

Audio Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings and input

levels specified through the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3

and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Note that the recording level cannot be

adjusted manually.

These options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen, which is

accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

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CH3/CH4

Input level

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MEDIA

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VTCG

TIME DATE

P- REC

CTL

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R:2---- ---+

4-5 Setting Time Data

4-5-1 Setting the User Bits

The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to

eight-digit base 16 numbers (date and time), to be recorded in

the secondary code area.

1 Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB].

2 Position the TCG switch at [SET].

When the left digit starts blinking you can change the value.

3 Use CURSOR buttons to set the user bits.

 button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.



button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.



button: Advances the blinking number by one digit.



button: Winds back the blinking number by one digit.

4 Position the TCG at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN].

5 Go to the <TC/UB> screen from the MAIN OPERATION

page, and set the menu option UB MODE to “USER”.

<Note>

When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails

cannot be manipulated.

Retaining the user bits

The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and

retained even if the video camera-recorder is turned off.

Card continuity provided by the user's bit

If the menu option UB MODE is set to “REGEN”, the AJ-

SPX800P reads the user bits in the last frame of the last clip

recorded on a P2 card (clip with the most recent recording date

and time), and records that bit onto the next card. Note that

settings for the user bits are not recorded.

The menu option UB MODE can be found in the <TC/UB>

screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

<Note>

The AJ-SPX800P also records the time code and user bits in the

VIDEO AUX area. The value for the time code (VITC) is the

same as that of the time code (LTC) in the secondary code area.

The user bits (of VITC) also records special information,

including the shoting frame rate.

CURSOR and SET buttons

HOLD switch

Display

window

DISPLAY switch

TCG switch

User bits of VITC

:0F:30:8

Fixed value

Camera shooting mode

60i: 600

30P: 308

Card management data

z Frame update flag

z Recording start/stop mark

Verification

information on

the right-hand

six digits

4-5-2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and

Time

1 Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB].

2 Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display

window.

3 Position the TCG switch at [SET].

4 Use the CURSOR and SET buttons to set the year, month

and day (Y/M/D).

Note that any later than 2030 cannot be set.

5 Press the HOLD button to display a time in the display

window.

6 Use the CURSOR buttons to set the hour, minute and

second (h/min/s).

7 Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN]. The

internal clock starts at the moment the switch position is

changed.

8 Press the HOLD button to display a time zone (time

difference between local time and Greenwich Mean Time)

in the display window.

9 Position the TCG switch at [SET].

10 Use the  and  buttons to set the desired hours and

minutes ahead of (no sign) or behind (– sign) the

Greenwich Mean Time).

Example: If the local time is five hours behind Greenwich

Mean Time,

set the time zone to “5:00 –”.

The time zone is always recorded, together with the date

and time, as metadata.

See the table at right to set the time zone according to your

local time.

11 Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN] to accept

the time zone.

<Notes>

z When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be

sure to perform this setting beforehand. Do not change

the setting during use of the camera-recorder.

z When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails

cannot be manipulated.

<Notes>

z In Step 4, if the TCG switch is positioned at [F-RUN] or [R-

RUN], this also activate the internal clock.

To cancel date, time and time zone settings in process, hold

down the SET button and position the TCG switch at [F-RUN]

or [R-RUN].

z Clock accuracy fluctuates between about

± 30 seconds per

month when the power is turned off. If more accurate

timekeeping is required, check the time when the power is

turned on and, if necessary, reset the clock.

When the GPS unit AJ-GPS900G is installed, and if it

successfully receives time information, the internal clock

keeps accurate (local) time based on the received time

(Greenwich Mean Time) and the time zone. If the date and

time differ from the actual local time, the time zone may not be

set correctly. Check again, to see if the time zone is set

correctly. (The date and time need not be set again.)

Time

difference

Area

Time

difference

Area

00:00 Greenwich – 00:30

– 01:00 Azores Islands – 01:30

– 02:00 Mid-Atlantic – 02:30

– 03:00 Buenos Aires – 03:30

Newfoundland Island

– 04:00 Halifax – 04:30

– 05:00 New York – 05:30

– 06:00 Chicago – 06:30

– 07:00 Denver – 07:30

– 08:00 Los Angeles – 08:30

– 09:00 Alaska – 09:30 Marquesas Islands

– 10:00 Hawaii – 10:30

– 11:00 Midway Island -– 11:30

– 12:00 Kwajalein + 11:30 Norfolk Island

+ 13:00 + 10:30 Lord Howe Island

+ 12:00 New Zealand + 09:30 Darwin

+ 11:00 Solomon Islands + 08:30

+ 10:00 Guam + 07:30

+ 09:00 Tokyo + 06:30 Rangoon

+ 08:00 Beijing + 05:30 Bombay

+ 07:00 Bangkok + 04:30 Kabul

+ 06:00 Dacca + 03:30 Tehran

+ 05:00 Islamabad + 02:30

+ 04:00 Abu Dhabi + 01:30

+ 03:00 Moscow + 00:30

+ 02:00 Eastern Europe + 12:45 Chatham Islands

+ 01:00 Central Europe

4-5-3 Setting the Time Code

1 Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC].

2 Position the TCG switch at [SET].

3 Set the menu option TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF”. “DF”

steps the time code in drop frame mode, and “NDF” steps it

in non-drop frame mode.

The menu option TC MODE can be found in the <TC/UB>

screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION

page.

4 Use the CURSOR buttons to set the time code.

The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to

23:59:59:29.

 button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.



button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.

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button: Advances the blinking number by one digit.

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button: Winds back the blinking number by one digit.

5 Change the position of the TCG switch.

[F-RUN] steps the time code in free run mode, and [R-RUN]

set it in recording run mode.

<Note>

When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails

cannot be manipulated.

Regeneration of Time Code

When the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to “REGEN”, the

AJ-SPX800P reads the time code recorded in the last frame on

the last recorded clip (with the most recent recording date and

time) to maintain and record that value. The menu option FIRST

REC TC can be found on the <TC/UB> screen, which is

accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

<Note>

However, when a P2 card is inserted or removed or when the

recording target P2 card is changed using the SLOT SEL

function of the USER button, the time code for the last recorded

clip is recorded on the new recording target P2 card. When there

is no recorded clip, the time code is recorded on the new

recording target P2 card, from the value generated by the TC

generator built into the camera-recorder.

Time code function during battery replacement.

Even during battery replacement the backup mechanism keeps

the time code generator functioning for a considerable time

(about one year).

<Note>

When the POWER switch has been switched ON OFF ON,

the backup accuracy of the time code in free run mode is about

± 2 frames.

4-5-4 Externally Locking the Time Code

The time code generator built into your AJ-SPX800P may be

locked with an external generator. It is also possible to lock an

external time code generator with the internal generator.

Connections for externally locking the time code

(examples)

As illustrated, both the reference video signals and the time code

must be input.

Example 1 Locking the time code with external signals

Example 2 Connecting two or more AJ-SPX800Ps with one

another, with one being used as the reference

device.

GENLOCK IN

TC IN

Reference

video signal

Reference

time code

GENLOCK IN

TC IN

TC OUT

MON OUT

GENLOCK IN

TC IN

TC OUT

MON OUT

TC OUT

MON OUT

Different camera

Reference device

To externally lock the time code:

Follow the steps below.

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

2 Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN].

3 Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC].

4 Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”.

This option can be found in the <GENLOCK> screen, which

is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.

5 Supply a phase-relationship reference time code (that

conforms to the time code requirements) and reference

video signals to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors,

respectively.

Now the built-in time code generator is locked with the reference

time code.

From about 10 seconds after locking the time code generator

stays locked even if the supply of external reference time code is

discontinued.

<Note>

When the time code generator is externally locked, the time

code instantly becomes locked with the external time code, and

the counter displays the external time code value. Do not put the

AJ-SPX800P in recording mode before the sync generator

stabilises.

Setting the user bits when the time code is externally

locked

When the time code is externally locked only time data is locked

with the time data of the external time code.

This means that the user bits may be set separately for each

camera-recorder.

When “EXT” is specified for the menu option UB MODE, the

user bits is also locked with the user bits of the external time

code.

The menu option UB MODE can be found in the <TC/UB>

screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

To unlock the externally locked time code:

Discontinue external time code supply, then position the TCG

switch at [R-RUN].

Cautions in switching the power source from battery

to external power supply

Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply before

removing the battery pack, in order to keep the time code

generator energised. If the battery pack is removed first, there is

no guarantee that the time code will stay externally locked.

External synchronisation of the camera when the time

code is externally locked

When the time code is externally locked, the reference video

signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the

camera.

<Notes>

z To externally lock the AJ-SPX800P, as the master device, with

more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that of the

camera. Note that in a system using both interlaced and

progressive scanning, there may be breaks in the video and

time code.

z When using the MON OUT connector to output reference

signals, position the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel at

[CAM].

4-5-5 Providing an ID to the Camera

The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> screen.

The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, symbols,

and/or spaces.

<Note>

When the settings menu is displayed, outputting color bar

signals does not indicate the camera ID.

1 Go to the <CAMERA ID> screen from the CAM

OPERATION page.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to options

[ID1:] - [ID3:].

3 Press the JOG dial button. The cursor moves to the ID

entry area, allowing you to enter an ID.

4 Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears.

The characters that appear are switched in the following

order:

Space: 

Alphabetical characters: A to Z

Numerals: 0 to 9

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

5 Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired character.

6 Turn the JOG dial button to move cursor to the next digit

(clockwise), and repeat Steps

4 - 5 to set characters.

7 When all the characters are set, turn the JOG dial button to

move the cursor to [:].

8 Pressing the JOG dial button brings the cursor back to the

options [ID1:] - [ID3:].

9 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

The settings menu disappears and the status of the AJ-

SPX800P is indicated at the top and bottom of the

viewfinder screen.

<Note>

When the menu option CAMERA ID is set to “BAR”, the

camera ID is recorded together with color bar signals.

This menu option is accessible from the <VF

INDICATOR1> screen, which is accessible from the VF

page.

4-5-6 Setting UMID Information

The AJ-SPX800P supports UMID metadata. You need to specify

as 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 specifying a

user name:

*1 Examples: China CHN

U.S.A. USA

Canada CAN

Japan JPN

1 Go to the <UMID SET/ INFO> screen from the MAIN

OPERATION page.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

[USER].

3 Press the JOG dial button. The cursor moves to the user

entry area, allowing you to enter a user name.

4 Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears.

The characters appear in the following order:

Space: 

Alphabetical characters: A to Z

Numerals: 0 to 9

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

<Note>

The COUNTRY entry can only include alphabetical

characters and spaces.

5 Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired character.

6 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the next digit

(clockwise), and repeat Steps

4 to 5 to set characters.

7 When the last character is set, press the JOG dial button to

bring the cursor back to the option [USER].

8 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

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4-5-7 Mode Check Screen Displays

(MODE CHECK button function)

The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to check the

settings and status of the AJ-SPX800P.

Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the screen as

follows:

STATUS screen  !LED screen  FUNCTION screen 

AUDIO screen  No indication

Each screen is displayed for about three seconds. A press of the

MODE CHECK button switches the current screen.

Whether or not to display each screen is specified through the

<MODE CHECK IND> screen, which is accessible from the VF

page.

4-6 Menu Displays in the

Viewfinder Screen

4-6-1 Menu Configuration

USER MENU: USER MENU is factory-set. The menu can 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 [4-6-3 Selecting

Options for USER MENU].

To display USER MENU, press the MENU button.

MAIN MENU: Allows you to set all options on the settings menu.

This menu has a category-by-category structure,

layered according to purposes and frequency of

use.

To display MAIN MENU, press the MENU button

for three seconds or longer.

OPTION MENU

: Provides options which may be needed if

functions are added in the future.

To display OPTION MENU, hold down the LIGHT

button and press the MENU button.

For more information, contact your local service

center or distributor.

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4-6-2 Setting Menu Options

The menu options are set with the MENU and JOG dial buttons.

The menu comprises main menu, sub-menus and options

menus.

The data specified through menu options are written and saved

in the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P.

This section describes how to set options in MAIN MENU. The

other menus can be configured in the same manner (the method

of displaying the menu screen depends on the particular menu).

<Note>

When the AJ-SPX800P is in thumbnail mode, the viewfinder

displays “THUMBNAIL OPEN”, disabling navigation through the

menu.

1 Press the MENU button for three seconds or longer.

The MAIN MENU screen appears, together with its options.

SYSTEM SETTING:

This option is used to specify recording signal,

recording system, etc.

PAINT: This option is used to fine-adjust images while

monitoring the output waveform of the camera,

using the waveform monitor. Normally, this

adjustment requires assistance from a video

engineer.

This menu option may be set with an external

remote controller, and is useful when using the

AJ-SPX800P without a sound recordist.

VF: Used to select the information items to be

displayed in the viewfinder screen.

CAM OPERATION:

Used to change settings according to the

conditions for the subject.

MAIN OPERATION:

Used to specify recording-related items, such as

audio settings, time code, battery and P2 card

remaining amounts.

FILE: Used to specify file-related items such as SD card

reading/writing and lens file settings.

MAINTENANCE:

Used to specify maintenance-related items.

USER MENU SELECT:

Used to edit USER MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark () to a desired

menu option. Then, press the JOG dial button to display the

sub-menu screen.

3 Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark () to a desired

menu option. Then, press the JOG dial button to display the

options screen.

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark () to a desired

option. Then, press the JOG dial button. The value starts

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To increase the value:

Turn the JOG dial button clockwise, as seen from the front

of the camera.

To decrease the value:

Turn the JOG dial button anti-clockwise, as seen from the

front of the camera.

Each turn of the dial switches the value by one step. A

quick turn changes the value rapidly; a slow turn makes a

fine adjustment.

To turn an option on or off:

To select ON, turn the JOG dial button clockwise, as seen

from the front of the camera.

To select OFF, turn the JOG dial button anti-clockwise, as

seen from the front of the camera.

6 Press the JOG dial button.

The value stops blinking and is accepted.

7 To change the settings for other options on the same page,

repeat Steps

4 - 6.

8 When the settings are finalised, press the MENU button.

This terminates the menu option setting mode and returns

the AJ-SPX800P to normal operation mode.

4-6-3 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 [4-6-2

Setting Menu Options].

<Note>

Options with [_] are effective. The number of options that can

be added to USER MENU is 14 C 3 = 42 (three pages of

options) for camera-related options, and 14 (one page of

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4-7 Viewfinder Screen Status

Displays

In addition to video images, the viewfinder displays lamps and

text that indicate the settings and operating status of the AJ-

SPX800P, together with messages, a center marker, a safety

zone marker and the camera ID.

4-7-1 Lamps in the Viewfinder Screen

The above viewfinder is the AJ-VF20WB (for further information on

your optional viewfinder model, see the relevant instruction

manual).

TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp

This lamp stays illuminated during recording, and starts

blinking if any abnormal action occurs.

For more information, see [7-3 Warning System].

Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp

This lamp comes on when the AJ-SPX800P is in any of the

abnormal operating statuses specified through the menu

sub-option !LED.

For statuses that activate the lamp, see the options in the

<!LED> screen in [8-4-7 !LED].

BATT (battery) Lamp

This lamp starts blinking a few minutes before the battery

charge starts to run out, and stays illuminated after the

battery is completely flat. The battery should be replaced

before it is nearly flat, so that operation will not be

interrupted.

For more information, see [7-3 Warning System].

SAVE Lamp

In the normal setting:

The lamp stays on when the SAVE switch is positioned at

[ON] and the output of video and audio is power-saved.

When the menu option SAVE LED is set to “P2 CARD”:

The lamp comes on when the P2 card remaining free space

is getting low.

The menu option SAVE LED can be found in the <VF

INDICATOR2>, which is accessible from the VF page.

50 (50-Mbps recording/playback) Lamp

This lamp stays illuminated when the AJ-SPX800P is set to

the DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format, and when playback is

being performed in the DVCPRO50 format.

Note that the lamp is factory-disabled. For more information,

see the relevant section of the menu option 50M

INDICATOR in [8-4-1 VF DISPLAY].

4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout

The indications are arranged as illustrated below.

For more information, see the following pages:

4-7-3 Selecting Viewfinder Display

Information

To select the information items you want to have displayed in the

viewfinder screen, go to the <VF INDICATOR1> and <VF

INDICATOR2> screens from the VF page, and turn on or off the

appropriate options, or specify desired values.

For directions on setting the options, see [4-6-2 Setting Menu

Options].

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Information Item Indication Status

Camera Shooting

Mode

60i, 30P Camera shooting mode (progressive or interlaced)

Extender

EX2 Lens extender used.

MODE CHECK

Indication Area

(STATUS:

Master gain,

USER SW GAIN)

LOW/MID/HIGH

–3 to 30

S.GAIN 30/36/42/48

DS.GAIN 6/12/20

Value set for the master gain

Example: LOW: 0

Gain value to which S.GAIN and DS.GAIN are assigned

(Cause of !LED

illumination: displayed

full-screen)

z Indications selected

through the menu option

!LED are marked with [ ! ].

z Indications which may

activate the !LED are

marked with [ ].

GAIN (0 dB)

GAIN (–3 dB)

DS.GAIN

SHUTTER

WHITE PRE.

EXTENDER

BLACK STR.

MATRIX

COLOR COR.

FILTER

SUPER V

50M/25M/DV

ATW

D.ZOOM

Gain status

DS. GAIN value

Shutter status

White balance status

Extender status (EX2 or OFF)

Black stretch status (ON or OFF)

MATRIX status (A, B, or OFF)

Color correction status (ON or OFF)

Filter status

SUPER V status (ON or OFF)

Recording mode (50M, 25M, or DV)

ATW status (ON or OFF)

Digital zoom status (ON or OFF)

(FUNCTION:

VIDEO OUT)

SW: MEM/CAM/OFF

SELECT: VBS/VF/Y/SDI

CHAR: ON/OFF

Position of OUTPUT SEL switch.

Setting for menu option VIDEO OUT SEL. This option can be found in the

<OUTPUT SEL> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.

Position of VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch

(FUNCTION:

MONI OUT)

SW: MEM/CAM/OFF

CHAR: ON/OFF

Position of OUTPUT SEL switch.

The setting for menu option MONITOR OUT CHAR. This option can be found in

the <OUTPUT SEL> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING

page.

(FUNCTION:

P2CARD STATUS)

TOTAL

SLOT1/SLOT2/SLOT3/SLOT4/

SLOT5

Total remaining free space/capacities of the P2 cards loaded in P2 Card Slots 1 - 5

Remaining free space/capacity of each card. The numbers denote the P2 card slot

numbers.

The card status is indicated as:

ACTIVE/ACTIVE!/ACCESSING/INFO READING/FULL/PROTECTED/

NOT SUPPORTED/FORMAT ERROR/NO CARD

For details of statuses, see [P2 CARD STATUS LED and status of P2 cards].

(AUDIO: Enabling or

disabling the FRONT

AUDIO LEVEL control)

CH1: ON/OFF

CH2: ON/OFF

If the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is in effect for Channel 1, then ON is

indicated. If not, OFF is indicated.

If the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is in effect for Channel 2, then ON is

indicated. If not, OFF is indicated.

(AUDIO: Power status

for the microphone)

FRONT: ON/OFF

REAR: ON/OFF

Power status of the front microphone

Power status of the rear microphone

For more information, see [8-6-5 MIC/AUDIO2].

(AUDIO: Input signal

and level for each

channel)

FRNT/W.L./REAR/1394/OFF

CH1/2/3/4

Input signal and level for each channel

Camera Warning and

Report Area

(related to AWB, ABB

and switch settings)

AWB A ACTIVE

AWB B ACTIVE

AWB A OK _._K

AWB B OK _._K

AWB BREAK _._K

AWB NG

COLOR TEMP LOW

COLOR TEMP HIGH

LEVEL OVER

LOW LIGHT

TIME OVER

AWB PRESET _._K

ATW MO D E

CHECK FILTER

AWB A VAR_._K

AWB B VAR _._K

ABB ACTIVE

ABB OK

ABB BREAK

ABB NG

W-SHD ACTIVE

W-SHD OK

W-SHD BREAK

W-SHD NG

LVL OVER

B-SHD READY

B-SHD ACTIVE

B-SHD OK

B-SHD BREAK

B-SHD NG

AWB being performed on Ch A.

AWB being performed on Ch B.

AWB successful on Ch A.

AWB successful on Ch B.

AWB action aborted by user.

AWB action failed. The second line indicates the status.

Color temperature too low.

Color temperature too high.

Brightness too high.

Brightness too low.

Action timed-out.

AWB cannot proceed because the AWB switch is positioned at [PRE].

AWB cannot proceed during ATW.

Make sure the FILTER control is positioned correctly.

AWB cannot proceed because [A] is set to “VAR”.

AWB cannot proceed because [B] is set to “VAR”.

ABB being performed.

ABB action successful.

ABB action aborted by user.

ABB action failed.

White shading being adjusted.

White shading has been adjusted.

White shading action aborted by user.

White shading adjustment failed due to excessive brightness.

Black shading accepted (by holding down the ABB switch during ABB adjustment).

Black shading being adjusted.

Black shading adjustment successful.

Black shading adjustment aborted by user.

Black shading adjustment failed.

(Switch changeover

indication)

WHITE: # _._K

AUTO KNEE: ON/OFF

GAIN:__dB

SS: 1/____

SS:  1/____

SS: SUPER V

FILTER: __._K

EXTENDER: ON/OFF

IRIS: __ F _._

The WHITE BAL switch has been switched. # is replaced with A, B or PRE. When

[A] and [B] are set to “VAR”, then it is indicated as VAR _._ K. When [B] is

assigned ATW, then it is indicated as ATW MODE.

AUTO KNEE switch has been switched to ON or OFF.

Gain has been switched with the GAIN selector switch or a user button.

When the shutter speed has been switched, the shutter speed is indicated.

Shutter speed is in SYNCRO SCAN mode.

Shutter speed is in SUPER V mode.

Filter position and detail have been switched.

Lens extender has been turned on or off.

Indicated when the iris override correction value is to be changed.

(Low light warning) LOW LIGHT Brightness too low.

(Y GET value) ___._% When the Y GET function is being carried out (the output brightness level near the

Center marker is being measured for about three seconds: the level is represented

as a percentage), the output brightness level near the center marker is indicated as

a percentage.

(MARKER indication) MKR: A/B/OFF Current marker type

User button

functions

UM: USER MAIN

button

U1: USER1 button

U2: USER2 button

INH

S.GAIN __dB/OFF

DS.GAIN __/OFF

S.IRIS ON/OFF

I.OVR ON/OFF

S.BLK –__/OFF

B.STR ON/OFF

AUDIO CH1

AUDIO CH2

REC SW

Y GET ON

RET SW

ATW O N / O F F

D.ZOOM ON/OFF

NEWS-G ON/OFF

SLOT SEL

User buttons disabled.

Selected S.GAIN

Selected DS.GAIN

Whether S.IRIS is ON or OFF.

Iris override can be set (the IRIS OVERRIDE setting is ON).

Status of SUPER BLACK (ON or OFF). When it is ON, the set value is also

indicated.

Status of BLACK STRETCH (shade correction for the black level): ON or OFF

Input signal to be recorded on Audio Channel 1 has been switched.

Input signal to be recorded on Audio Channel 2 has been switched.

USER button acts as REC switch (only in MODE CHECK mode).

Y GET function ON.

USER button acts as RET switch (only in MODE CHECK).

ATW being performed.

Status of the digital zoom (ON or OFF)

Status of News Gamma (ON or OFF)

Switch that changes the target card is set.

Filter position

1 - 4

Position of the CC/ND filter.

Filter not positioned correctly.

WHITE BAL switch

position

WHITE BAL switch positioned at [A].

WHITE BAL switch positioned at [B].

WHITE BAL switch positioned at [PRE].

ATW mode active. When brightness and color are outside operating limits, the

indication blinks.

Stored gain

indication

6/12/20 Storage gain (DS.GAIN) value (when active)

Gain value

__dB Current gain value.

Information Item Indication Status

System information

and warnings

SYSTEM ERROR-__

TURN POWER OFF

REC WARNING

BACKUP BATT EMPTY

WIRELESS-RF

EOM

BOS

EOS

CANNOT REC

CANNOT PLAY

VOICE CANNOT REC

VOICE REC

VOICE OFF

VOICE PLAY

MARK ON/OFF

UPDATING

USB DRIVE

THUMBNAIL OPEN

Something abnormal is happening to the internal computer communications or

reference signal. No further recording or playback can be performed. __is

replaced with an error code.For more information, see [7-3-2 Error Codes].

P2 card has been removed while being accessed (recorded, played back, or

formatted), and subsequent operation is disabled.

Something abnormal is happening to video and/or audio being recorded. This

indication stays on until the next recording starts.

Backup battery needs replacing.

RF signal from the wireless receiver is degraded.

P2 card has no free space.

Playback position is at the start of all the clips.

Playback position is at the end of all the clips.

The P2 card is not recordable. Detailed information is provided on the FUNCTION

screen of MODE CHECK. See the relevant section of the MODE CHECK area.

Clip cannot be played back perhaps because no P2 card is loaded, or the P2 card

contains no clips.

Voice memos cannot be recorded, possibly perhaps because the P2 card has no

free space, or 100 voice memos are already recorded on one clip.

Voice memo being recorded.

Recording of voice memo stopped.

Voice memo being played back.

Shot mark been added or deleted. For information on shot marks, see [3-9 Shot

Mark Function].

Clip information is being updated. Playback operation disabled.

AJ-SPX800P is in USB mode. When communication is disabled, the indication

blinks. (To be supported in the near future.)

Thumbnail is being manipulated.

Voice memo

indication

Voice memo being recorded. When the free space for voice memos is less than

one minute, the indication blinks.

Audio input channel

and level meter

- - - - - - - - +

Selected channel together with its audio level.

AUDIO IN switch is positioned at FRONT.

AUDIO IN switch is positioned at WIRELESS.

AUDIO IN switch is positioned at REAR.

Time code indication

TCG 12:59:59:20

TCR 12:59:59:20

(V)UBG AB CD EF 00

(V)UBR 12 34 56 78

TCG (time code generator value)

TCR (time code reader value)

UBG VUBG

UBR VUBR.

DV format indication

DV DV format specified and playback being performed in the DV format.

Iris override

indication

+ +

(No indication)

–

– –

Correction phase of the iris override (when active)

+ + : On the open side by 1 +: On the open side by 0.5

– – : On the closed side by 1 –: On the closed side by 0.5

No indication : Standard status

Iris, F value

0PEN

F1.7 - F16

Lens cable is not connected.

Lens iris is at maximum.

Lens iris value

Lens iris closed.

<Note>

These indications are provided when the lens is capable of indicating the iris value.

When the iris is being overridden, they blink.

Zoom indication

Z00 - Z99 Zoom degree is indicated. This indication is not provided for a lens that does not

return the zoom position, even if the indication is set to ON.

PRE RECORDING

indication

P-REC (blink) Indicated while pre-recorded video and audio are being recorded on the P2 card.

ID record indication

ID The ID is set to be superimposed on the video from the camera.

Battery type

PRO14 - AC_ADPT Battery type, selected through a menu option. When the AC adapter is connected,

it is indicated as AC_ADPT.

Battery remaining

level/voltage

__._V

___%

EMP

MAX

Battery remaining level in tenths of a volt

Digital battery remaining level, as a percentage

Digital battery empty.

Digital battery fully charged.

Camera-recorder

REC indication

REC Recording status of the camera-recorder represented as characters when 1394 is

connected. The indication stays illuminated during recording, or blinks when a

warning is given.

Information Item Indication Status

P2 card remaining

free space

___min

END

LOOP

INFO P2

_/_

The indication “___min” stays illuminated under normal conditions or blinks when

the remaining level is near zero.

When the card space is used up, “END” comes on.

The P2 card is write-protected.

The camera-recorder is in LOOP REC mode. When loop recording cannot be

performed, for example because the P2 card has no free space, the indication

blinks.

P2 card being recognised.

Total free space/capacities of the P2 cards (when MODE CHECK is being

performed).

<Note>

When the menu option P2 CARD REMAIN is set to “ONE CARD”, the number of

the P2 card slot that contains the target card is indicated, together with the

remaining space.

For more information, see [P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication] on

the next page.

2 card remaining

free space (when

MODE CHECK is

being performed)

___min The number of the P2 card slot that contains the target card and the remaining free

space (when MODE CHECK is being performed) are indicated. In LOOP REC

mode, the minimum guaranteed recording time is indicated. This indication also

appears when the target P2 card has been switched with a user button.

The minimum guaranteed recording time refers to the sum, at the time loop

recording is stopped, of the remaining free space of available P2 cards, except for

the card with the largest remaining free space.

Example: If three P2 cards are available, with remaining space of eight minutes,

five minutes and two minutes respectively, then the minimum

guaranteed recording time is seven minutes.

D.ZOOM

DZ Camera-recorder in digital zoom mode. Note that the indication blinks while the

camera-recorder is in FOCUS mode.

Super iris ON/super

black ON

Super iris ON.

Super black ON.

Super iris and super black both ON.

Color temperature

_._K Color temperature assigned to A, B, and PRE of the WHITE BAL switch (this is a

value stored at AWB performance or a value set through the menu option). The

indication is not provided in ATW mode.

Shutter speed/mode

1/__._

1/100 - 1/2000

SUPER V

Shutter speed set to SYNCHRO SCAN.

Shutter speed fixed.

Shutter speed set to SUPER V (high vertical resolution mode).

Information Item Indication Status

*The menu option P2CARD REMAIN can be found in the <VF INDICATOR2> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

*1 n: Not provided when the menu option STATUS is set to OFF, which can be found in the <MODE CHK IND> screen, accessible from the : VF

page.

z: Provided regardless of the menu option setting.

P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication

Status of

AJ-SPX800P

Recording status

Menu option

P2 CARD REMAIN*

P2 card remaining free space

indication

P2 card remaining free space

indication (during MODE CHECK)

Under normal

conditions

Other than LOOP

REC mode

TOTAL The total remaining free space of all P2

cards loaded in the P2 card slots is

indicated in minutes.

Example: 30min

Not provided

ONE CARD The number of the P2 card slot holding

the target P2 card, together with that

card’s remaining free space indicated in

minutes.

Example: 8min

Not provided

OFF Not provided Not provided

LOOP REC mode TOTAL/ONE CARD Indicated as [LOOP] Not provided

OFF Not provided Not provided

During MODE

CHECK

Other than LOOP

REC mode

TOTAL/ONE CARD/

OFF

The total remaining free space and

capacities of all P2 cards loaded in the

P2 card slots are indicated in minutes.

Example: 20/40

The number of the P2 card slot holding

the target P2 card, together with that

card’s remaining free space, indicated in

minutes.

Example: 8min

LOOP REC mode Indicated as [LOOP] The minimum guaranteed recording time

is indicated in minutes.

Example: 7min

Indications Available in the Viewfinder Screen

Selectable

between on and

off through menu

options

Provided when the

appropriate status

is encountered.

Provided during

MODE CHECK*

Selectable

Provided during

playback

Camera shooting mode n – z n –

Extender nnz n –

MODE CHECK indication area ––nn –

Camera warning and report area – nnn –

User button functions – nnn –

Filter position n – z n –

WHITE BAL switch position n – z n –

Stored gain indication n – z n –

Gain value n – z n –

System information and warnings nnz nn

Voice memo indication nnz nn

Audio input channel and level meter n –

All 4ch input

information

n –

Time code indication n – z nn

DV format indication nnz nn

Iris override indication nnz n –

Iris, F value n – z n –

Zoom indication n – z n –

Pre-recording indication – n z ––

ID record indication – n z ––

Battery type ––z n –

Battery remaining level/voltage n – z n –

Camera-recorder REC indication nnz n –

P2 card remaining free space n – z n –

P2 card remaining free space

(MODE CHECK)

––z n –

D.ZOOM – n z n –

Super iris ON/super black ON nnz n –

Color temperature nnz n –

Shutter speed/mode nnz n –

4-7-4 Display Modes and Setting

Changes/adjustment Result

Messages

The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to indicate

changes to settings and adjustment results may be limited, or

set not to appear, through the menu option DISP MODE. This

menu option can be found in the <VF DISPLAY> screen, which

is accessible from the VF page.

For directions on navigating the menu, see [4-6-2 Setting Menu

Options].

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DISP MODE

settings

123

CC/ND filter changed. FILTER: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4) CCn

Gain changed. GAIN: n dB

(n=–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30)

CCn

WHITE BAL switch re-positioned. WHITE: n (n=A, B, PRE) CCn

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch positioned at [AUTO

KNEE] or [OFF].

AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)

Cnn

Shutter speed/mode changed.

SS: 1/100 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/__._)

Cnn

White balance adjusted (AWB performed). Example: AWB A OK 3.2 K Cnn

Black balance adjusted (ABB performed). Example: ABB OK Cnn

Extender selected. Example: EXTENDER ON CCn

USER button selected. Example: UM: S.GAIN 30 dB Cnn

MARKER SELECT button selected. Example: MKR: A CCn

Iris being overridden. Example: ++ F 5.6 Cnn

4-7-5 Setting the Marker Displays

The center, safety zone, safety zone area and frame markers

may be set to ON or OFF, along with specifications of the marker

types. To set and select markers, go to the <VF MARKER>

screen from the VF page and select the appropriate options.

For directions on navigating the menu, see [4-6-2 Setting Menu

Options].

<Note>

The indication MKR:A at the upper right of the screen shows the

current indication status. To view TABLE B, press the MARKER

SELECT button. This changes the indication to MKR:B, allowing

you to view the settings.

4-7-6 Marker Check Screen Displays

(MARKER SELECT button function)

The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to view the

marker settings of the AJ-SPX800P.

Pressing the MARKER SELECT button on the camera-recorder

switches the marker indication as follows.

Marker A  Marker B  No marker

If the menu option FRAME SIG is set to 16:9 as the information

of Marker A and 4:3 as the information of Marker B, then the

16:9 and 4:3 view angles can easily be checked with the button,

as required.

4-7-7 Checking Return Video Signal in the

Viewfinder

The viewfinder displays the return video signal input to the

GENLOCK IN connector while the RET button at the lens is held

down.

To enable this capability, select CAM RET for the menu option

RET SW. This option can be found in the <SW MODE> screen,

which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.

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4-8 Adjusting and setting the LCD

monitor

Using the LCD Monitor

1 Turn on the POWER switch of the AJ-SPX800P.

2 Slide the OPEN button in the arrow  direction to open the

LCD monitor.

3 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most convenient

viewing.

The monitor can turn up to 180 degrees towards the lens

and up to 90 degrees towards you.

<Note>

To prevent camera-recorder failure, do not allow undue

force to be applied to the monitor (when it is open).

4 The options BRIGHTNESS, COLOR LEVEL, and

CONTRAST show respectively the brightness, color level

and contrast of the screen. These options can be found in

the <LCD MONITOR> screen, which is accessible from the

SYSTEM SETTING page.

5 Through the menu option LCD MON CHAR, specify

whether or not the LCD should display the same characters

as the viewfinder.

This menu option can be found in the <OUTPUT SEL>

screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING

page.

<Notes>

z When closing the LCD monitor make sure that it is shut

tight.

z In an environment with sudden temperature changes,

condensation may form on the liquid crystal surface of

the monitor. If this happens, wipe off the moisture with a

soft, dry cloth.

z When the camera-recorder is very cold, the video image

in the LCD monitor will appear slightly darker immediately

after the power is turned on. Once the interior of the

camera-recorder warms up, the LCD monitor delivers

normal brightness.

Self-portrait Shooting

When shooting with the LCD display angled 180 degrees

towards the lens, you can set the menu option SELF SHOOT to

“MIRROR”, to horizontally flip the video image on the LCD

display, and allow you to view a mirror image while shooting.

Note that only the video image on the LCD monitor is

horizontally flipped, not the actual video being recorded.

The menu option SELF SHOOT can be found in the <LCD

MONITOR> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM

SETTING page.

<Note>

When the LCD monitor is angled 180 degrees towards you with

the menu option SELF SHOOT to “MIRROR”, the LCD monitor

does not provide the same status indication as the viewfinder,

regardless of the setting for the menu option LCD MON CHAR.

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4-9 Menu-driven Function Setup

Each function is set up using the menu system.

4-9-1 Setting the Switchover of USER SW

GAIN

In addition to the standard L/M/H gain mode, the AJ-SPX800P

supports S.GAIN (super gain) mode, featuring greater than 30-

dB analog gain-up, together with DS.GAIN (digital super gain)

mode, storage-type gain-up based on progressive drive

technology.

To make use of this feature, you need to specify desired gains

through the menu options S.GAIN and DS.GAIN.

For example, if the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN features are assigned

to either the USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2 buttons, three

different gain-up modes are available through button-mode

combinations.

The menu options can be found in the <USER SW GAIN>

screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.

1) To increase the gain without increasing noise:

Combine the L/M/H gain and DS.GAIN features.

2) To increase the normal analog gain:

(noise is increased)

Use the S.GAIN feature alone.

3) To achieve ultra-high sensitivity:

Combine the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN features.(Gain

increased by up to 68 dB.)

However, you should be extra careful when using this

combination. With moving subjects, the greater the increase

in DS.GAIN the more annoying the after-images will be.

In this case, limit the increase to +12dB (1/15).

Note that the DS.GAIN feature is disabled when the AJ-

SPX800P is in progressive mode.

Settings Options and Usage

S.GAIN: Analog gain-ups with _ marks enabled.

Analog gain-ups without _ marks disabled.

DS.GAIN: Storage-type gain-ups with _ marks enabled.

Storage-type gain-ups without _ marks disabled.

4-9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals

You need to select the signals to be output from the VIDEO OUT

and MON OUT connectors.

When the extension board AJ-YA902AG (optional accessory) is

attached, an SDI signal can be output from the VIDEO OUT

connector.

For more information, see [8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL].

4-9-3 Selecting Function for the FRONT

AUDIO LEVEL Control

The FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control can be assigned the function

of adjusting the recording level.

To specify whether or not the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is

effective on the channels set to accept input signals, use the

menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2. These

options can be found in the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen, which is

accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

For more information, see [8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1].

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4-9-4 Assigning Functions to USER MAIN,

USER1 and USER2 Buttons

The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be assigned

user-selected functions.

To select desired functions, use the menu options USER MAIN

SW, USER1 SW and USER2 SW. These options can be found in

the <USER SW> screen, which is accessible from the CAM

OPERATION page.

Selectable Functions

INH: No function assigned.

S.GAIN: S.GAIN function assigned.

DS.GAIN: DS.GAIN function assigned.

S.IRIS: Super Iris function assigned.

This is useful for backlight compensation.

I.OVR: Iris Override function assigned.

The target (reference) value in Auto Iris mode

must be changed.

To change the target value, put the AJ-SPX800P

into this mode and press the JOG dial button. Turn

the JOG dial button clockwise or anti-clockwise to

change the value. The iris indication section of the

viewfinder screen displays

“+”, “+ +”, “–”, or “– –”.

When the desired value is displayed, stop turning

the JOG dial button. Then, press the dial button to

accept that value.

Note that once the mode is cancelled or the power

is turned off the original reference value will be

used again.

+: Iris opens up by 0.5.

+ +: Iris opens up by 1.

–: Iris closes down by 0.5.

––: Iris closes down by 1.

No indication: The reference value is used.

S.BLK: Super Black function assigned.

This function lowers the black level to the pedestal

level or below.

B.STR: Black Stretch function assigned.

This function emphasises the black shades.

D.ZOOM: Doubles the view angle, both horizontally and

vertically.

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When the camera is set to the 60i operation

mode, this function forcibly switches the operation

mode to 30P.

ATW: Auto-tracking white balance function assigned.

Y GET: Function of indicating the brightness level of the

center marker assigned.

NEWS-G: Function of switching on and off News Gamma

assigned.

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News Gamma is capable of reproducing shades

without whiteout or blackout. This is useful for

such operations as news shooting.

To turn on/off News Gamma using the USER

button which is assigned NEWS-G, the menu

option GAMMA MODE SEL must be set to “STD”.

This option can be found in the <GAMMA>

screen, which is accessible from the PAINT page.

AUDIO CH1: Function of switching the input signal source for

Audio Channel 1 assigned.

Pressing the button switches the input signal in

the following order: FRONT  W.L.  REAR.

Note that the AUDIO IN switch can also be used

to change the input signal: later specification

takes precedence.

AUDIO CH2: Function of switching the input signal source for

Audio Channel 2 assigned.

Pressing the button switches the input signal in

the following order: FRONT  W.L.  REAR.

Note that the AUDIO IN switch can also be used

to change the input signal: later specification

takes precedence.

REC SW: Function of the REC START/STOP button

assigned.

RET SW: Function of the RET button at the lens assigned.

SLOT SEL: Function of switching the target P2 card among

multiple cards assigned.

4-9-5 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.

To enable manual color temperature setting, the menu options

AWB A and AWB B must be set to VAR.

The color temperature is set using the menu options COLOR

TEMP PRE, COLOR TEMP A, and COLOR TEMP B.

These options can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE MODE>

screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.

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4-10 Handling data

Setting Data Using an SD Card

An SD card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card

that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications.

This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum state.

4-10-1 Handling SD Cards

An SD card may be inserted or removed, either before or after

the power is turned on.

To insert an SD card:

Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD card (optional

accessory) into the SD card slot with the notch upward. Close

the lid.

<Note>

An SD card must be inserted with the right side facing the slot. If

the card is hard to insert, it may be reversed or upside down. Do

not force it into the slot. Check the card before re-inserting it.

To remove the SD card:

Open the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that the BUSY lamp

is not illuminated. Then, further depress the SD card towards the

main unit. This releases the SD card from the insertion slot. Take

hold of the SD card and remove it. Close the lid.

SD cards must not be used or stored in an

environment where they may be:

z Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;

z Exposed to water droplets; or

z Electrically charged.

For storage, the SD card must be kept inserted into the AJ-

SPX800P with the lid closed.

4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and Reading an

SD Card

To format an SD card, write settings data or read data on an SD

card, navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/ WRITE>

screen from the FILE page.

For an SD card formatted with a device that does not support SD

standards, the message “FORMAT ERROR” appears at the

upper right of the screen. In this case, reformat the card as

follows. Note that the indication “FORMAT ERROR” does not

disappear if the SD card is replaced with this menu page open.

When the SD card is replaced, perform TITLE READ.

To format an SD card:

<Note>

SD cards may be formatted via the thumbnail screen. For more

information, see [6-11 Formatting SD Cards].

1 Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE>

screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the menu

option CARD CONFIG.

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When the SD card has been formatted, the following

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The card will not be formatted if the following message appears

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5 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

The settings menu disappears and the status of the AJ-

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If an SD card is inserted or removed with the <SD CARD

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Move the cursor to the option TITLE READ and press the

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Edit the data title.

To write set data on an SD card:

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screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

[W. SELECT]. Then, press the dial button.

3 Turn the JOG dial button to select a desired number (1 - 8).

Then, press the dial button.

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

[TITLE:].

5 Press the JOG dial button. This moves the cursor to the

entry area, putting the AJ-SPX800P in entry mode.

Error message Remedy

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(No SD card inserted.)

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CONFIG NG

ERROR

(SD card cannot be formatted.)

The card may be defective.

Replace the card.

CONFIG NG

WRITE PROTECT

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Remove the card and cancel the

protect.

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Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears.

The characters that appear are switched in the following

order:

Space: 

Alphabetical characters: A to Z

Numerals: 0 to 9

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

7 Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired character.

8 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the next digit

(clockwise), and repeat Steps

6 - 7 to set characters (up to

eight characters).

9 When the title is set, turn the JOG dial button to move the

cursor to [:].

10 Press the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the option

[TITLE:].

11 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

[WRITE].

12 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

The data will not be written if any of the following messages

appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:

13 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,

press the dial button.

When the data has been written, the following message

appears:

14 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

The settings menu disappears and the status of the AJ-

SPX800P is indicated at the top and bottom of the

viewfinder screen.

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Error message Remedy

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Insert an SD card.

WRITE NG

FORMAT ERROR

(SD card not properly formatted.)

The card has not been formatted

using the AJ-SPX800P.

Replace the card.

WRITE NG

ERROR

(SD card not writable.)

The card may be defective.

Replace the card.

WRITE NG

WRITE PROTECT

(SD card write-protected.)

Remove the card and disable the

protect.

WRITE NG

CANNOT ACCCESS

(SD card not accessible).

Example: The SD card is not

accessible because it is being

played back.

After the operation in process,

format the card.

WRITENG

CARD FULL

(SD card has no free space.)

The card is not writable because it

has no free space. Delete

unwanted files or replace the card

with a new one.

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To read data on an SD card:

1 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

[SD CARD READ/WRITE]. Then, press the dial button.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the menu

option [R. SELECT]. Then, press the dial button.

3 Turn the JOG dial button to select a desired number (1 - 8).

Then, press the dial button.

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

[READ].

5 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

6 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,

press the dial button.

When the data has been written, the following message

appears:

The data will not be read if any of the following messages

appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:

7 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

The settings menu will be replaced by status indications for

the AJ-SPX800P.

To select a file number:

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READ NG

NO CARD

(No SD card inserted.)

Insert an SD card.

READ NG

FORMAT ERROR

(SD card not properly formatted.)

The card has not been formatted

using the AJ-SPX800P.

Replace the card.

READ NG

NO FILE

(No file found.)

Write file data.

READ NG

ERROR

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READ NG

CANNOT ACCCESS

(SD card not accessible).

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played back.

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read data.

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4-10-3 How to Use the User Data

It is possible to transfer settings and other data to the user area

of the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P.

This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup

state.

To write data, go to the <INITIALIZE> screen from the FILE

page. To read the written user data, go to the <SCENE> screen

from the FILE page.

To write settings data in the user area:

1 Navigate the menu to the <INITIALIZE> screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

WRITE USER DATA.

3 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,

press the dial button.

This writes the settings data into the user area of the

internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P.

5 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

To read written user data:

1 Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

READ USER DATA.

3 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,

press the dial button.

The data written in the user area of the internal memory of

the AJ-SPX800P is read to complete the setting.

5 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

The set user data may be also read without navigating the menu.

1 Turn off the POWER switch.

2 Position the WHITE BAL switch at [PRST].

3 With the AUTO W/B BAL switch flipped up, turn on the

POWER switch.

This resets all settings for USER menu options to their

defaults.

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It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area of

the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P, or to read data written

in this area. Four types of scene files are available. This data

allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state.

TITLEs 1 - 3 are factory-assigned the defaults for the AJ-

SPX800P; TITLE 4 is assigned the parameter for FILMLIKE.

The setting for TITLE 4 can be changed.

To change the settings, go to the <SCENE> screen from the

FILE page.

To write settings data for scene files:

1 Navigate the menu to the SCENE screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the SCENE

SEL option.

3 Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.

Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene file

number.

4 Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.

5 Turn the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the option

WRITE.

6 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,

press the dial button.

This writes the setting data into the scene file area of the

AJ-SPX800P internal memory.

8 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

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1 Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

SCENE SEL.

3 Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.

Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene file

number.

4 Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the READ

option.

6 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,

press the dial button.

The data stored in the scene file area of the internal

memory of the AJ-SPX800P is read to complete the

setting.

8 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

To return data for scene files to their defaults:

1 Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

SCENE SEL.

3 Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.

Then, turn the dial button to select the scene file that you

want to reset.

4 Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

[RESET].

6 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,

press the dial button.

The data stored in the scene file area of the internal

memory of the AJ-SPX800P is reset to the defaults.

8 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

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1 Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the option

[TITLEs 1 - 4] for the appropriate scene file.

3 Press the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the title

entry area, putting the AJ-SPX800P in entry mode.

4 Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears.

The characters that appear are switched in the following

order:

Space: 

Alphabetical characters: A to Z

Numerals: 0 to 9

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

5 Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired character.

6 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the next digit

(clockwise), and repeat Steps

4 - 5 to set characters (up to

eight characters).

7 When the title is set, turn the JOG dial button to move the

cursor to [:].

8 Press the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the options

TITLEs 1 - 4.

9 Turn the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the option

WRITE.

10 Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:

11 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,

press the dial button.

This writes the title into the scene file area of the AJ-

SPX800P internal memory.

12 To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

4-10-5 Resetting Menu Option Settings to

Defaults

The menu settings can be reset to their defaults.

To reset the settings to their defaults, select the menu option

READ FACTORY DATA in the <INITIALIZE> screen, which is

accessible from the FILE page.

All settings will be reset to their defaults.

<Note>

If an SD card is inserted or removed with the <SD CARD READ/

WRITE> screen open, the data title cannot be edited.

4-10-6 Lens File Data

The AJ-SPX800P is capable of correcting the lens white

shading. This lens white shading correction may be stored as

lens file data (maximum number of data sets is eight). Lens file

data allows you to quickly perform a proper white shading

adjustment, even when the lens is replaced.

For more information on reading/writing data, see [5-3 Mounting

the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading

Adjustments].

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Chapter 5 Preparation

5-1 Power Supply

A battery pack or AC power can be used as the power supply for

the camera-recorder.

Using a Battery Pack

Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used:

• Panasonic

• Anton/Bauer

• IDX

• PAC O

• Sony

<Notes>

z Other batteries may be used by changing the menu setting,

but system compatibility is not guaranteed.

z Charge the battery pack with the battery charger before using

it. (Please refer to the battery charger’s instruction manual for

information about charging.)

5-1-1 Mounting the battery and setting the

battery type

Using an Anton/Bauer Battery Pack

1 Mount the Anton/Bauer battery pack.

The Anton/Bauer battery holder includes both a power supply

output connector for lighting and a lighting control switch, which

are convenient when attaching a light. Please contact Anton/

Bauer for information about the lighting system.

2 Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Removing the battery pack

Completely push down and hold the release lever on the

battery holder. Then, slide the battery pack in the opposite

direction to the arrow while holding the lever down.

3 Setting the battery type.

Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT.

Select BATTERY SELECT from the <BATTERY/P2CARD>

screen in the MAIN OPERATION page.

Please refer to [8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1] for more

information.

The following Anton/Bauer batteries can be used:

•

PRO14

• TRIM14

• HYTRON50

• HYTRON100

• HYTRON120

• DIONIC90

• DIONIC160

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To use DIONIC, please set it as DIONIC90.

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Battery Pack

Lighting control

switch

Power supply output

connector for lighting

Release lever

When using a BP-90 type battery pack.

1 Remove the battery holder.

2 Attaching the battery case to the camera-recorder.

 Connect the cable on the camera-recorder to the cable

on the battery case (BP-90 type).

 Using a screwdriver, secure the battery case (BP-90

type) to the camera-recorder.

Open the cover and lift the rubber cap so that the screw

tightening hole is visible. Tighten the screws to secure

the battery case to the camera-recorder. Be sure to fully

tighten the screws.

<Notes>

z Do not use excess force when lifting the rubber caps

forcibly.

z Take special care not to pinch the cable.

3 Connect the battery pack plug to the socket inside the

battery case, and insert the battery pack into the case.

<Note>

Make sure you turn OFF the camera-recorder power before

connecting or disconnecting the plug.

4 Setting the battery type.

Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT.

Select BATTERY SELECT from the <BATTERY/P2CARD>

screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

Please refer to [8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1] for more

information.

Battery holder

Connect Battery Case

(For BP-90 type)

Label

surface

Using an NP-1 type battery pack.

1 Remove the battery holder.

2 Mount the NP-1 type battery case on the camera-recorder.

 Tighten the mounting screws.

 Tighten the power contact screws.

 Insert the upper part of the removed cover in the

direction of the arrow.

 Align the holes in the bottom part (metal part) of the

cover with the holes in the case, and secure the cover

with the screw.

<Note>

When mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch

the connection cord.

When using a V-mount type battery pack

Mount the V-mount adapter plate.

Insert the plate and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

3 Setting the battery type.

Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT.

Select BATTERY SELECT from the <BATTERY/P2CARD>

screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.

When using a battery not listed under BATTERY SELECT:

If it is a NiCD battery, select “NiCd14(14V)”, “NiCd13(13V)”,

or “NiCd12(12V)”, depending on the battery voltage. Set

the other items according to the battery properties. If it is

not a NiCd battery, select TYPE A or TYPE B and set the

other items according to the battery properties.

Please refer to [8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2] for more

information.

<Note>

For information about the V-mount adapter plate, please

contact the store where you purchased the camera-

recorder.

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Battery Case (for NP-1 type)

5-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply

When using the Panasonic AJ-B75 AC adapter

1 Plug the AJ-B75 DC OUT connector into the camera-

recorder’s external DC input socket.

2 Turn the AC adapter power ON.

3 Turn the camera-recorder power switch ON.

<Notes>

z When both the battery pack and AC adapter are

connected, power is supplied from the AC adapter. The

battery can be removed or mounted while using the AC

adapter.

z When using the AC adapter, make sure you turn ON the

AC adapter power before turning ON the camera-

recorder’s power switch. If this sequence is reversed, the

camera-recorder may malfunction due to slow rising of

the AC adapter output voltage.

z When connecting a battery to the DC IN socket, select

the battery type listed under EXT DC IN SELECT. Select

EXT DC IN SELECT from the <BATTERY/P2CARD>

screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. In this case,

however, the % display is disabled, even when using a

digital battery.

5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and

Adjusting its Position

Please refer to the viewfinder instruction manual.

Note: A slide rail is required to mount any viewfinder other than

models AJ-VF15B or AJ-VF20WB.

z If you need to buy a slide rail, please contact the store where

you purchased the camera-recorder and tell them that the

slide rail is a “repair part”.

Slide rail (VFC3995)

Screws (XBS3+8VZ)

Mounting the Slide Rail

1 Undo the upper two screws for AJ-VF15 or AJ-VF20W, and

remove the mounting unit.

Leave the screws attached to the mounting unit.

2 Mount the slide rail, then tighten the two screws.

DC IN Socket

AC Adapter

z AJ-B75 (Optional)

When using an external power supply other than the AC

adapter AJ-B75, check the DC IN socket pin information to

ensure correct polarity. If a +12V power supply is accidentally

connected to the GND terminal, this could cause a fire or

personal injury.

Pin No. Signal

1GND

2, 3

—

4 +12V

DC IN Socket

Mounting unit

Screws

Slide rail

5-3 Mounting the lens and

Performing the Flange Back

and White Shading

Adjustments

Mounting the Lens

1 Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap.

2 To mount the lens, align the indentation at the top center of

the lens mount with the center mark of the lens.

3 Lower the lens clamping lever to clamp the lens.

4 Secure the cable through the cable clamp, and plug it into

the LENS connector.

5 Adjust the lens flange back.

<Notes>

z Please refer to the lens instruction manual for guidance

on lens handling.

z When the lens is removed, install the mount cap to

protect the device.

Adjusting the Lens Flange Back

If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and wide-

angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back

(distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation

surface).

Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be re-adjusted

as long as the same lens is mounted on the camera.

<Note>

Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for directions on

adjustment and locations of individual lens parts.

1 Mount the lens on the camera.

Make sure you connect the lens cable.

2 Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris.

3 Place the flange back adjustment chart about 3 m from the

lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an

appropriate video output level.

If the video level is too high, use the filters or the shutter.

4 Loosen the F.f (Flange focus) ring clamping screw.

<Note>

F.b (Flange back) may be indicated on some lenses.

5 Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position, either manually

or by electric drive.

6 Aim the lens at the flange back adjustment chart and turn

the distance ring to bring the chart into focus.

7 Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position and turn the F.f

ring to bring the chart into focus.

While focusing, take care not to move the distance ring.

8 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 until the lens is in focus at both the

telephoto and wide-angle positions.

9 Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw.

Lens Clamping

Lever

Mount Cap

Mark

LENS Connector

Approximately 3m

Adjusting the Lens White Shading

Take the following steps to adjust the white shading:

<Note>

Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the lens

iris, even after adjusting the white shading. This phenomenon,

however, is a characteristic of the lens or optical system. It does

not indicate a malfunction.

1 Mount the lens on the camera.

Be sure to connect the lens cable.

2 Set the electronic shutter to [OFF], the gain to [L (0dB)],

and the ASPECT option to “16:9”. Select the ASPECT

option from the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM

SETTING page.

3 If the lens has an extender, disable the extender feature.

4 Operate the MENU and go to the PAINT page to open the

<GAMMA> screen. Confirm that the GAMMA MODE SEL

is set to STD. From the VF page, open the <VF DISPLAY>

screen to confirm that ZEBRA1 DETECT, ZEBRA2

DETECT, and ZEBRA2 are set as shown in the diagram

below. If they are not, correct the settings and then close

the MENU screen.

5 Set the Viewfinder ZEBRA switch to ON.

6 Aim the lens at a sheet of white paper that has no color

shading.

<Note>

Flickering naturally occurs when fluorescent, mercury or

other such lamps are used for lighting. Therefore, use a

light source that does not flicker, such as sunlight or

halogen lamps.

7 Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the lens iris so that

the ZEBRA pattern covers the entire screen.

Make sure that the lens iris is set between F4 and F11.

<Notes>

z The ZEBRA pattern will not cover the entire screen if the

lighting is uneven. In this case, adjust the lighting (e.g.,

change the position of the light source).

z Even if the lens iris is not set between F4 and F11, adjust

the lighting (e.g., change the position of the light source).

z Make sure that the electronic shutter is set to OFF.

8  Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B, and

execute Auto White Balance (AWB) with the AUTO W/B

BAL switch.

 Next, execute Auto Black Balance (ABB) with the AUTO

W/B BAL switch.

 Repeat Auto White Balance (ABB) with the AUTO W/B

BAL switch.

9 Repeat the adjustment described in Step 7.

10 Activate the MENU and go to the MAINTENANCE page to

open the <WHITE SHADING> screen.

11 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to

DETECTION (V.SAW). Then, press the JOG Dial button to

execute white shading compensation.

12 Press the JOG Dial button and the following message

appears.

13 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [YES]. Then

press the JOG Dial button.

[ACTIVE] appears on the screen to indicate that the white

shading automatic adjustment is running.

[W-SHD OK] appears when the adjustment is completed.

<Note>

This compensation may not be possible when [LEVEL

OVER] is displayed, depending on the KNEE setting. In this

case, first narrow the lens iris or set the OUTPUT switch

AUTO KNEE to OFF. Next, activate the MENU to open the

PAINT screen. From the PAINT screen, open the <KNEE/

LEVEL> screen and set MANUAL KNEE to OFF. Then

repeat Steps

4 to 9.

After [W-SHD OK] is displayed, re-set MANUAL KNEE back

to ON.

14 If the lens has an extender or a ratio converter, enable the

feature and repeat Steps

7 to 13 for each feature.

Three patterns of compensation values (with an extender,

with a ratio converter, and without any features) will be

stored as one set of lens file data in the camera-recorder.

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The compensation values are stored in the non-volatile internal

memory. Therefore, re-adjusting the white shading is not

required, even after the camera-recorder power has been turned

off.

Storing the Lens File Data

The white shading compensation values can be stored in the

internal memory as lens file data.

1 Activate the MENU and go to the FILE page to open the

<LENS> screen. Turn the JOG Dial to move the cursor to

the item FILE NO.

2 Press the JOG Dial button and FILE NO. will start blinking.

Turn the JOG Dial button to select the desired lens file (1-8)

to be stored.

3 Press the JOG Dial button to confirm the lens file.

4 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [TITLE:].

5 Press the JOG Dial button. The cursor moves to the title

input field, and input mode is enabled.

6 Press the JOG Dial button again and turn it until a desired

letter for the title appears.

Turning the JOG Dial button changes the letter displayed in

the following sequence:

Space: 

Alphabetical characters: A to Z

Numerals: 0 to 9

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

7 Press the JOG Dial button to confirm the letter.

8 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to the next

position (to the right), and repeat Steps

6 to 7 to set the

letters for the title. (Up to 12 letters)

9 When the title input is completed, turn the JOG Dial button

to move the cursor to the [:] position.

10 Press the JOG Dial button. The cursor returns to [TITLE:].

11 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [WRITE:].

12 Press the JOG Dial button and the following message

appears.

13 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [YES].

Then, press the JOG Dial button.

[WRITE OK] will appear after writing is completed,

indicating that the set data and the title have been stored in

the lens file area of the camera’s internal memory.

14 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operation.

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1 Select the lens file No. to read out by following Steps 1 to 3

in the [Storing the Lens File Data] section.

2 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [READ:].

3 Press the JOG Dial button and the following message

appears.

4 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [YES].

Then, press the JOG Dial button.

[READ OK] will be displayed after the stored lens file data

has been read out.

5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operation.

Resetting Lens File Data to Factory Standard Settings

The lens file data can be reset to the standard setting values that

were set when the camera was shipped from the factory.

From the FILE page, open the <INITIALISE> screen.

1 From the INITIALIZE screen, select [RESET LENS FILES].

2 When the JOG Dial button is pressed, the message shown

below appears.

3 Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [YES], then

press the JOG Dial button.

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default values.

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5-4 Preparing for Audio Input

Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting

audio input devices.

5-4-1 When Using the Front Microphone

The AJ-MC700P microphone kit (optional) includes a

microphone that can be mounted on the camera.

1 Open the microphone holder.

2 Mount the microphone and tighten the clamping screw.

3 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN jack on the

camera.

4 Set the AUDIO IN switch to [FRONT] depending on the

audio channel to be recorded.

5-4-2 When Using a Wireless Receiver

Using an External Wireless Receiver

Mount a wireless receiver when using a wireless system.

1 Mount the wireless receiver on the camera attachment.

2 Align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins on

the unit (e.g., the battery case), and mount the wireless

receiver.

3 Connect the wireless receiver to the AUDIO IN jack with the

XLR cable.

4 Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to which

the XLR cable is connected.

5 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to

[MIC].

To remove the wireless receiver, raise the lever on the

bottom of the camera attachment.

<Note>

Please refer to the wireless receiver’s instruction manual for

such information as operation of the wireless receiver.

Clamping Screw

MIC IN Jack

AUDIO IN

Switch

Wireless Receiver

Camera Attachment

XLR Cable

AUDIO IN Jack

Audio Output Jack

AUDIO IN Switch

When Using the Unislot

Wireless Receiver

1 Remove the cover to insert the wireless receiver and

secure it with the screws.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switch to [W.L.] depending on the audio

channel to be recorded.

5-4-3 When Using Audio Devices

1 Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the

XLR cable.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to which

the XLR cable is connected.

3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to

[LINE].

5-5 Mounting the Camera on a

Tripod

When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod

attachment supplied with the camera.

1 Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.

<Note>

Select an appropriate hole in the attachment, taking into

account the center of gravity of the camera and tripod

attachment combined.

Also, make sure that the diameter of the selected hole

matches the diameter of the pan head screw.

2 Mount the camera on the tripod attachment.

Slide the camera forward along the grooves until you hear a

“click”.

Removing the Camera from the Tripod Attachment

While holding the red lever down, move the black lever in the

direction of the arrow, and slide the camera backward to remove

it.

<Note>

If the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position

after the camera has been removed, hold the red lever down and

move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again, in order

to return the pin to its original position.

Please note that the camera cannot be mounted if the pin

remains in the center.

LINE/MIC/+48V

Selector Switch

AUDIO IN Jack

AUDIO IN Switch

Pan head

Tripod Attachment

Red Lever Black Lever

5-6 Attaching the Shoulder Strap

To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then detach

the strap.

<Note>

Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached.

5-7 Attaching the Rain Cover

When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover

5-8 Connecting the AJ-EC3P

Extension Controller

Some functions can be remote-controlled when the AJ-EC3P

extension control unit (optional) is connected to the camera.

When the AJ-EC3P is connected, the camera automatically

enters remote control mode after the power switches of both the

camera and the AJ-EC3P are turned ON.

<Notes>

z Be sure to turn OFF both the camera and the AJ-EC3P power

switches before connecting or disconnecting the controller

cable.

z If ECU DATA SAVE is set to OFF, the camera-related setting

values, which have been adjusted or set using the AJ-EC3P,

will be cancelled when the camera power switch is turned

OFF. Also, the setting values cannot be written to an SD card.

However, the menu settings performed using the AJ-EC3P

can be written to an SD card. Next time the AJ-EC3P is

connected, the setting values will return to the AJ-EC3P

settings.

ECU DATA SAVE can be selected from the <SW MODE>

screen on the CAM OPERATION page.

z If ECU DATA SAVE is set to ON, the values adjusted or set

using the AJ-EC3P are retained, even after the camera power

switch is turned OFF.

z The USER switch on the camera does not function when the

AJ-EC3P is connected.

z When controlling the shutter from the AJ-EC3P, the shutter

speeds correspond to the speeds set by the menu on the

camera, not the speeds written on the AJ-EC3P. The shutter

speeds correspond as follows:

Press to open

the hook.

Shoulder Strap

Tighten the cord

Secure with the

surface fastener

Secure with the surface fastener

AJ-EC3P

Shutter Speed Indication

Camera Shutter Speeds

100 (60) POSITION1

120 POSITION2

250 POSITION3

500 POSITION4

1000 POSITION5

2000 POSITION6

AJ-

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Controller Cable

ECU Connector

AJ-EC3P

5-9 Attaching the Front Audio

Level Control Knob

If you use the Front Audio Level control frequently, attach the

accessory knob so that it can be easily operated.

Remove the screw in the center of the Front Audio Level control,

and attach the accessory knob using the screw (included). When

attaching the knob, be sure to align the marks on the control with

the marks on the knob.

Screw

Marks

Knob

(Accessory)

Screw

(Accessory

)

Front Audio

Level Control

Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails

A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information

such as voice memos and meta data.

The following manipulations can be performed using the cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images displayed on the LCD

monitor:

z Playback, delete or restore the clip.

z Add a voice memo to the clip.

z Add or delete a shot mark on the clip thumbnail.

z Format P2 cards and SD cards.

6-1 Thumbnail Manipulations Overview

Thumbnail screens are configured as follows:

THUMBNAIL

OPERATION

PROPERTY

ALL CLIP

MARKED CLIPS

VOICEMEMO CLIPS

SLOT CLIPS

SETUP

EXIT

MARKED IND.

VOICEMEMO IND.

DATE FORMAT

THUMBNAIL SIZE

EXIT

DELETE

FORMAT

REPAIR CLIP

EXIT

CARD STATUS

CLIP PROPERTY

EXIT

WIDE IND.

DATA DISPLAY

SELECTED CLIPS

6-2 Thumbnail Screen

Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen

on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again

returns the display to the regular display. When switching is done

from the regular screen display to the thumbnail screen display,

all the clips will be displayed on the thumbnail screen.

Also, pressing the MENU BAR button in the thumbnail screen

moves the pointer to the menu bar and enables thumbnail menu

manipulation.

<Notes>

z With the TCG switch positioned at [SET], when the time code

or user bits are set or when camera menus are being

manipulated, thumbnails cannot be manipulated.

z During menu manipulation, thumbnail manipulation cannot be

performed.

Display Mode

Indicates the thumbnail types displayed on the screen.

ALL: Display all clips.

SELECTED:

Display randomly selected clips.

MARKED:

Display clips with shot marks.

VOICE MEMO:

Display clips with voice memo data.

SLOT: Display clips in the specified P2 card.

Please refer to [6-5 Switching the Thumbnail Display] for

more information.

Slot Number

Indicates the P2 card in which the clip under the pointer is

recorded. The slot number of the P2 card that contains the

clip is displayed in yellow.

If the clip is recorded across multiple P2 cards, all the slot

numbers of the P2 cards that contain the clip are displayed.

The slot numbers of the other P2 cards, if inserted, are

displayed in white.

Clip Number

The numbers set by the camera for all the clips recognised

correctly by the P2 card. These numbers are allocated in

chronological order, by shooting dates and times.

Thumbnail

The image captured immediately after you start shooting is

displayed as a thumbnail.

Time Display

You can set this to display the time code at the start of clip

recording, the user bits at the start of clip recording, the

shooting time, the shooting date or the shooting and date.

Please refer to [6-12 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode]

for more information.

The factory setting is the time code at the start of clip

recording.

Menu Bar

The Menu Bar includes menus for manipulating clips and

switching/setting the thumbnail display.

Press the MENU BAR button on the thumbnail screen to

manipulate the menu bar. Use the cursor () and SET

buttons to select the menu.

THUMBNAIL:

To switch the thumbnail display and set the display mode.

OPERATION:

To delete clips and format a P2 card.

PROPERTY:

To display clip properties and P2 card status.

EXIT:

To return the pointer to the thumbnail.

Incomplete Clip Indicator

Indicates that although a clip is recorded across multiple P2

cards, one of these cards is not inserted into a P2 card slot.

Voice Memo Indicator

This marker is displayed for a clip with a voice memo

attached. Please refer to [6-7 Voice Memo] for more

information about voice memos.

Wide Clip Indicator

This marker is displayed for clips recorded with the 16:9

aspect ratio.

Shot Mark Indicator

This marker is displayed for a clip with a shot mark attached.

Please refer to [6-6 Shot Mark] for more information about

shot marks.

Defective Clip Indicator

This marker is displayed for defective clips, which may result

from a variety of causes, e.g., powering-down during

recording.

A clip displayed with a yellow corrupt marker can be

restored. Please refer to [6-9 Restoring Clips] for more

information.

A clip displayed with a red corrupt marker cannot be

restored and must be deleted. If the clip cannot be deleted,

format the P2 card.

Thumbnail Screen

6-3 Selecting Thumbnails

Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail

screen.

1 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.

2 Additional clips can be selected by repeating Step 1.

It is possible to display only the selected thumbnails in the

thumbnail screen for playback. Please refer to [6-5 Switching the

Thumbnail Display] for more information.

6-4 Playing Back Clips

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the desired

clip.

3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button, and the clip under the

pointer will be played back on the LCD monitor.

After playback of the clip under the pointer, subsequent

clips are played back in order, according to when they were

shot. The thumbnail screen returns after the last clip has

been played back.

<Note>

When playing back clips, it is not necessary to “select” the

clips (blue frames around the thumbnails).

4 During playback, pressing the REW button starts 4C speed

reverse playback, and the FF button starts 4C speed fast

playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to return to

normal playback.

5 During clip playback, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button will

temporarily stop (pause) the process.

During a pause, pressing the REW button changes the

pause position to the beginning of the previous clip, and the

FF button changes the pause position to the beginning of

the next clip.

6 Pressing the STOP button during clip playback stops the

playback and returns the display to the thumbnail screen.

<Note>

When playback is stopped, the position of the pointer

remains on the clip that was being played back, regardless

of where the playback started. However, when the

THUMBNAIL button is pressed to close the thumbnail

screen, the pointer will move to the starting clip (i.e., the clip

with the earliest recording date and time), not the clip on

which the pointer was last positioned.

THUMBNAIL Button

LCD Monitor

SET Button

CURSOR Buttons

MENU BAR

Button

6-5 Switching the Thumbnail

Display

The display can be switched so that only those clips matching

the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen.

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the

menu bar.

3 Move the pointer over THUMBNAIL and press the SET

button to select it. A sub-menu appears. Switch the

thumbnail display by selecting one of the following items:

ALL CLIPS:

Display all clips.

SELECTED CLIPS:

Display randomly selected clips.

MARKED CLIPS:

Display clips with shot marks attached.

VOICE MEMO CLIPS:

Display clips with voice memo data attached.

SLOT CLIPS:

Display clips recorded in the P2 card inserted in the

specified slot.

When this item is selected, SLOT1 to SLOT5 are displayed

as a sub-menu. Select the desired slot to display the clips.

SET UP:

Please refer to [6-12 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode]

for information about this item.

EXIT:

Close the sub-menu.

6-6 Shot Mark

A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this

clip from the others.

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip to

which you want to attach a shot mark.

3 Press the Shot Mark button.

4 A shot mark will be attached to the clip thumbnail under the

pointer.

To delete a shot mark, reposition the pointer over the clip

and press the Shot Mark button.

<Notes>

z A shot mark can be attached during recording. Please refer to

[3-9 Shot Mark Function] for more information.

z When adding a shot mark to (or deleting the shot mark from) a

clip recorded across multiple P2 cards, do this with all these

P2 cards inserted into P2 card slots.

MENU BAR Button

Shot Mark Button

6-7 Voice Memo

A voice memo is audio data that can be attached to the clip

separately from the voice recorded during shooting.

<Note>

A voice memo can be attached during recording. Please refer to

[3-8 Voice Memo Function] for more information.

6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the

menu bar.

3 From the MENU BAR, select THUMBNAIL  VOICE

MEMO CLIPS.

The clip thumbnails with voice memos attached are

displayed in the upper section of the LCD monitor. The

lower section of the LCD monitor shows information about

the voice memo on the clip selected by the pointer.

4 Move the pointer over the clip that contains the desired

voice memo to playback and press the SET button.

The pointer moves to the lower part of the LCD monitor.

5 Press the left/right cursor buttons () to move the pointer

over the still image that is related to the voice memo you

wish to play back. Then, press the SET button.

6 The voice memo will be played back.

During voice memo playback, the still image related to the

voice memo is displayed on the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder. The video output signal is also the still image.

To stop the voice memo playback, press the STOP button.

7 To return the pointer to the thumbnail display after playback

of a voice memo, press the MENU BAR button to move the

pointer to the menu bar, and then select EXIT.

<Note>

The voice memo playback signal is emitted through the

speaker and the PHONES jack on the camera. This signal

is not emitted from the AUDIO OUT jack.

6-7-2 Recording a Voice Memo

During thumbnail display, voice memos can be added to the clip

on which the pointer is positioned.

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip to

which you want to attach a voice memo.

3 Press the Voice Memo button and record the voice memo

through the Voice Memo Microphone.

“VOICE REC” is displayed at the top of the screen.

<Notes>

z When a voice memo is attached during thumbnail display,

the voice memo is related to the first still image of the clip.

Please refer to [3-8 Voice Memo Function] for more

information.

z When the power is abruptly turned off while a voice

memo is being recorded during playback of a clip, the clip

will not be affected by this, but the voice memo will not be

recorded.

4 Press the Voice Memo button or the stop button again to

stop recording.

Shows the still image that

the voice memo is related to.

humbnail

Display

Shows the total number of voice

memos attached to the clip.

The pointer moves down.

Voice Memo

Microphone

Voice Memo Button

6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos

1 Perform Steps 1 to 4 in the [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice

Memos] section to select the voice memo in the clip.

2 Move the pointer over the clip you want to delete, and press

the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the menu bar.

3 From the menu bar, select OPERATION  DELETE.

YES and NO appear to confirm deletion. Use the cursor

buttons and the SET button to select YES.

The voice memo is deleted.

6-8 Deleting Clips

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip you

want to delete.

Press the SET button to select the clip.

3 Press the MENU BAR button and select OPERATION 

DELETE from the menu bar.

4 The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons and

the SET button to select YES.

5 The clip is deleted. All selected clips (in blue-green frames)

are deleted by this operation.

6-9 Restoring Clips

Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden powering-

down during recording, or removal of the P2 card being

accessed.

<Note>

Only those clips with yellow corrupt clip markers can be

restored. Delete the clips with red corrupt clip markers. If the clip

cannot be deleted, format the P2 card.

During restoration of the clips, however, the defective-clip

indicator may change from yellow to red, resulting in inability to

restore the clips.

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip you

want to restore (defective clips are indicated by corrupt clip

marks).

Press the SET button to select the clip.

3 Press the MENU BAR button, and select OPERATION 

REPAIR CLIP from the menu bar.

4 The confirmation window appears. Use the cursor buttons

and the SET button to select YES.

6-10 Formatting a P2 Card

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the

menu bar.

3 From the menu bar, select OPERATION  FORMAT.

The following screen appears. Select the slot number for

the P2 card you want to format.

Select EXIT if formatting is not required.

4 The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons and

the SET button to select YES.

5 The selected P2 card is formatted.

6-11 Formatting SD Cards

SD cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With

an SD card inserted into the camera-recorder, perform the

following operation:

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the

menu bar.

3 From the menu bar, select OPERATION  FORMAT. The

following screen appears. Select “SD-CARD”.

Select “EXIT” if formatting is not required.

4 The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons and

the SET button to select YES.

5 The SD card is formatted.

<Note>

SD cards can also be formatted from the menu screen. For more

information, see [4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD

Card].

6-12 Setting the Thumbnail Display

Mode

The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit your

preferences.

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the MENU BAR button. The pointer moves to the

menu bar.

3 From the menu bar, select THUMBNAIL SETUP.

The following screen appears.

MARKER IND.:

Switches the shot mark marker between indication and no

indication (ON/OFF). The factory setting is ON (indication).

VOICE MEMO IND.:

Switches the voice memo marker between indication and

no indication (ON/OFF). The factory setting is ON

(indication).

WIDE IND.:

Switches the wide marker between indication and no

indication (ON/OFF). The factory setting is ON (indication).

DATA DISPLAY:

The time display field of the clip offers a choice of Time

Code (TC), User Bits (UB), Shooting Time (TIME) or

Shooting Date (DATE) Shooting Time and Date (Time

DATE). The factory setting is Time Code.

DATE FORMAT:

You can specify the display order for the shooting date as

either Year/Month/Day (YMD), Month/Day/Year (MDY) or

Day/Month/Year (DMY). The factory setting is Year/Month/

Day.

This setting is reflected in the recording date shown in the

clip property and the shooting date shown when DATE is

selected under the item DATA DISPLAY.

THUMBNAIL SIZE:

For the size of thumbnails displayed on one screen, either

LARGE (3 C 2 thumbnails displayed) or NORMAL (4 C 3

thumbnails displayed) can be selected. The factory default

value is NORMAL.

EXIT:

Returns to the previous menu.

6-13 Properties

The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed.

6-13-1 Clip Property

From the menu bar, select PROPERTY  CLIP PROPERTY.

The following screen appears.

Clip Number

Thumbnail

Slip Information

Displays the number of markers and voice memos attached

to the clip.

The mark appears if the clip is recorded on a write-

protected P2 card.

Slot Number

Clip Information

Displays detailed information about the clip.

START TC:

The time code value at the start of the recording.

START UB:

The user bit value at the start of the recording.

TIME The time at the start of the recording.

DATE: The date of the recording.

DURATION:

The time length of the clip.

CODEC: The recording format of the clip.

Clip Meta Data

Displays more detailed data about the clip. Use the cursor

buttons to move the pointer, and press the SET button to

check the detailed content. The underlined items are

automatically set during shooting. Other items can be input

on your personal computer, etc.

GLOBAL CLIP ID

Displays the global clip ID indicating the shooting

conditions of the clip.

VIDEO: Displays [FRAME RATE]

(clip frame rate), [PULL

DOWN] (pulldown method), and [ASPECT RATIO]

(aspect ratio).

AUDIO: Displays [SAMPLING RATE]

(sampling frequency

of recorded voice) and [BITS PER SAMPLE]

(quantifying bit number of recorded voice).

USER CLIP NAME:

Displays the user-set clip name. The initial value

is the global clip ID.

ACCESS: Displays [CREATOR] (name of the person who

recorded the clip), [CREATION DATE]

(date and

time the clip was recorded), and [LAST UPDATE

PERSON] (the last person who updated the clip).

DEVICE: Displays [MANUFACTURER]

(name of the

manufacturer of the recording equipment),

[SERIAL NO.]

(serial number of the recording

equipment), and [MODEL NAME]

(model name of

the recording equipment).

SHOOT: Displays [SHOOTER] (name of the shooter),

[START DATE]

(shooting start date and time),

[END DATE]

(shooting end date and time), and

[LOCATION] ALTITUDE/LONGITUDE/LATITUDE/

SOURCE/PLACE NAME (shooting location’s

latitude/longitude/altitude/source of the

information/name).

SCENARIO:

Displays [PROGRAM NAME] (program name),

[SCENE NO.] (scene number), and [TAKE NO.]

(take number).

NEWS: Displays [REPORTER] (reporter name),

[PURPOSE] (purpose of coverage), and

[OBJECT] (coverage target).

MEMO: Displays [PERSON] (person who records the text

memo added to the clip) and [TEXT] (content of

the text memo). Two or more text memos can be

recorded for a single clip, but this camera-recorder

can only recognise the first text memo.

<Note>

This camera-recorder can only display printable ASCII

characters.

6-13-2 P2 Card Status Display

From the menu bar, select PROPERTY  CARD STATUS. The

following screen appears.

Write-protect Mark

The mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected.

P2 Card Status

The remaining memory capacity of the P2 card is indicated

by a bar graph and percentage.

The following indications may appear, depending on the

card status:

FORMAT ERROR:

An unformatted P2 card is inserted.

NOT SUPPORTED:

An unsupported card is inserted in the camera.

NO CARD:

P2 cards are not inserted.

P2 Card Remaining Capacity/Total Capacity

Displays the P2 card remaining capacity and total capacity

in minutes. The total of the remaining memory capacity for

each P2 card that is displayed may not match the actual

total remaining memory capacity for the P2 cards because

only the figure in minute is displayed.

Slots Total

Displays the total capacity of the 5 slots.

Please note that the remaining capacity of a write-protected

P2 card is not included in the total remaining capacity.

Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections

7-1 Inspections Before Shooting

Make sure you check that the system is operating normally

before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a color

video monitor to check the image.

7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections

1 Mount a charged battery pack.

2 Turn the power switch ON and check that 5 or more BATT

indication marks appear.

z If fewer than 5 BATT indication marks appear, replace the

battery with a fully-charged battery.

3 Insert a P2 card into the card slot and close the slide cover.

Confirm that the P2 card access LED for the inserted card

slot lights up in orange. If P2 cards are inserted into

multiple card slots, only the P2 card access LED for the

first-inserted P2 card lights up in orange. Then, the other

P2 card access LEDs light up in green when P2 cards are

inserted.

If the access LED for the P2 card slot in which a P2 card is

inserted keeps blinking in green, or if there is no display,

recording is not possible on that particular P2 card.

7-1-2 Inspecting the Camera Unit

1 Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the zoom

operation.

Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.

2 Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the zoom

operation.

Turn the manual zoom lever to check that the image

changes to telephoto and wide angle.

3 Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the lens

at objects with different degrees of brightness, to check that

the automatic iris adjustment operates normally.

4 Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the iris

ring, to check the manual iris adjustment.

5 While holding down the instant iris automatic adjustment

button, aim the lens at objects with different degrees of

brightness, to check that the instant iris automatic

adjustment operates properly.

6 Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and change

the GAIN switch setting to L, M, and H, to check the

following items:

z The iris is adjusted for objects with the same brightness

according to the switch setting.

z The gain value displayed on the viewfinder screen

changes according to the switch setting.

7 When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the extender

to the operating position to check that the extender

operates properly.

7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording

Functions

Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from [1.

Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the

Earphone and Speaker].

1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording

1 Check on the display inside the viewfinder that the

remaining P2 card recording capacity is sufficient. Please

refer to [P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity

Indication] for information about P2 card remaining

recording capacity.

2 Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN].

3 Set the DISPLAY switch to [TC].

4 Press the camera’s REC START/STOP button to check the

following items:

z The P2 access LED blinks in orange.

z The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights up.

z System warnings do not appear inside the viewfinder.

5 Press the camera’s REC START/STOP button again.

This step confirms that the P2 access LED is on and

showing orange, and the REC lamp in the viewfinder is

turned off.

6 Using the REC button on the handle, repeat Steps 4 to 5 to

check the same operation. Check the VTR button on the

lens in the same way.

7 Press the LIGHT button to check that the screen brightness

in the display window increases.

8 Press the PLAY button to check that the clip that has just

been shot is played back from the beginning.

Check that recording and playback operate properly.

9 When multiple P2 cards are inserted into the P2 card slots,

press the USER MAIN button to select the P2 card used for

recording.

Repeat the operations in Steps

4 to 5 and 8 to check that

recording and playback operate properly.

2. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment

1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to [AUTO].

2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [FRONT].

3 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an

appropriate sound source. Then, check that the level

displays for both CH1 and CH2 change according to the

sound level.

3. Inspecting the Audio Level Manual Adjustment

1 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [FRONT].

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to [MAN].

3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.

Check that the level display increases when the controls

are turned to the right.

4. Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker

1 Turn the MONITOR control to check that the speaker

volume changes.

2 Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack.

Check that the speaker is turned off and the microphone

sound can be heard from the earphone.

3 Turn the MONITOR control to check that the earphone

volume changes.

5. Inspection for Using an External Microphone

1 Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1 and

CH2 connectors.

2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [REAR].

3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switches on the rear panel

to [MIC] or [+48V], depending on the power supply type of

the external microphone.

MIC: For a microphone with internal power supply.

+48V: For a microphone with external power supply.

4 Aim the microphone at a sound source. Then check that the

audio level meter in the display window and the audio level

display inside the viewfinder change according to the sound

level.

The channels can also be checked separately by

connecting a single microphone to each channel.

6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits

1 Set the user’s bit as required.

Please refer to [4-5-1 Setting the User Bits] for the setting

procedures.

2 Set the time code.

Please refer to [4-5-3 Setting the Time Code] for the setting

procedures.

3 Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN].

4 Press the REC START/STOP button.

Check that the counter display number changes as

recording progresses.

5 Press the REC START/STOP button again.

Check that recording stops and the counter display number

stops changing.

6 Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN].

Check that the counter display number changes regardless

of recording status.

7 Set the DISPLAY switch to [UB].

Each time the HOLD button is pressed, make sure that the

displayed value changes in the following sequence: VTCG

 DATE  TIME  No display (time zone)  TCG; and

also verify that the displayed value is correct.

If DATE, TIME, or time zone is not correct, refer to [4-5-2

Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time] for guidance on

setting the correct values.

<Note>

Note that date and time data set for DATE, TIME, and time

zone is recorded in clips, and affects the playback

sequence, etc. at the time of thumbnail manipulations.

7-2 Maintenance

7-2-1 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder

z Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the

viewfinder.

z Wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaner.

z DO NOT wipe the mirror. If dirt or rubbish is sticking on the

mirror, remove it with a commercially available air blower.

7-2-2 Phenomenon Inherent to CCD

Cameras

Smears

Smears may appear when shooting an object with very high

brightness.

This phenomenon may appear more frequently as the electronic

shutter speed increases.

7-2-3 Replacing the Backup Battery

The camera is shipped from the factory with a backup battery

already mounted.

When the battery runs out, the [BACK UP BATT EMPTY] display

appears on the viewfinder screen for 3 seconds after the power

switch is turned ON.

The internal clock stops operating when the battery runs out.

Also, the TCG time code value returns to [00:00:00:00], and the

time code backup is disabled. The battery must be replaced.

Please consult your nearest service center for replacement with

a new battery (CR2032).

The backup battery is visible when the panel on the LCD monitor

side is removed (right side when viewed from the front).

<Note>

Please contact the store where you purchased the camera or

an authorised service provider when replacing the battery.

7-2-4 Connector Signals

Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0024

Manufacturer Part No. HA16RX-4P(SW1)

(Hirose Electric Co.)

<Note>

Confirm correct polarity when using an

external power supply.

Panasonic Part No. K1AB103B0013

Manufacturer Part No. NC3FBH2

(Eye-Trek)

DC IN

1GND

2NC

3NC

4+12V

FRONT MIC IN

1GND

2 AUDIO IN (H)

3 AUDIO IN (C)

PUSH

Panasonic Part No. K1AB103A0007

Manufacturer Part No. HA16PRM-3SG

(Hirose Electric Co.)

Panasonic Part No. K1AB106J0010

Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-6SC

(Hirose Electric Co.)

<Note>

The camera’s REC START/STOP is

allocated to pin No. 4.

AUDIO IN

1GND

2 AUDIO IN (H)

3 AUDIO IN (C)

GPS

1 GPS TXA

2 GPS RXA

3 GPS VBAT

4START

5 GPS VCC

6 GPS GND

PUSH

Panasonic Part No. K1AA105H0007

Manufacturer Part No. HA16RD-5P

(Hirose Electric Co.)

Panasonic Part No. K1AB106J0010

Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-6SC

(Hirose Electric Co.)

Panasonic Part No. VJS3824A004

Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-4SC

(Hirose Electric Co.)

AUDIO OUT

1GND

2 L CH OUT (H)

3 L CH OUT (C)

4R CH OUT (H)

5R CH OUT (C)

ECU

1 CAM CONT

2CAM DATA

3NC

4ECU ON

5 UNREG 12V

6GND

DC OUT

1GND

2NC

3NC

4 +12V

7-3 Warning System

7-3-1 Warning Description Tables

If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp,

lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone.

<Note>

The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors occur

simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered. The [WIRELESS RF], however, may not be indicated, depending on the

menu setting.

1. System Errors

Display window

indication

The error code lights up.

WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second.

Tally lamp Blinks 4 times per second.

Viewfinder

The SYSTEM ERROR indication and the error

code light up.

Warning tone Beeps continuously.

Warning

description

An error in the reference signal or the

communication.

Recording/

playback operation

The operation stops.

Countermeasures

Please confirm [7-3-2 Error Codes] and consult

your nearest service center.

3. Battery Empty

Display window

indication

All 7 bar indicators for battery remaining capacity

start blinking.

WARNING lamp Lights up.

Tally lam p Blinks once per second.

Viewfinder The BATT LED lights up.

Warning tone Beeps continuously.

Warning

description

The battery has run out.

Recording/

playback operation

The operation stops.

Countermeasures Replace the battery.

2. Card removal error

Display window

indication

Error code E-30 appears.

WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second.

Tally lamp Blinks 4 times per second.

Viewfinder The “TURN POWER OFF” indicator blinks.

Warning tone Continues to beep.

Warning

description

The P2 card being accessed has been removed,

resulting in an error in the internal memory of the

camera-recorder.

Recording/

playback operation

Cannot be performed.

Countermeasures

Turn off the power to the camera-recorder. If

there is an error in a clip on the removed P2 card,

repair the clip.

4. Write-protect

Display window

indication

All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA capacity

start blinking.

WARNING lamp

Continues to light up until an operation is

performed.

Tally lam p

Continues to blink 4 times per second until an

operation is performed.

Viewfinder The WP indicator blinks.

Warning tone

Continues to beep until an operation is

performed.

Warning

description

The inserted P2 cards are write-protected.

Recording/

playback operation

Recording is disabled.

Countermeasures Disable the write-protect or replace the P2 card.

7-3-2 Error Codes

The following error codes are displayed in the display window if

an error occurs in the camera:

5. P2 Card Fully Recorded

Display window

indication

All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA capacity

start blinking.

WARNING lamp

Continues to light up until an operation is

performed.

Tally lamp

Continues to blink 4 times per second until an

operation is performed.

Viewfinder The END indicator blinks.

Warning tone

Continues to beep until an operation is

performed.

Warning

description

The P2 cards are recorded to maximum capacity.

Recording/

playback operation

The recording stops.

Countermeasures

Delete the clips in the P2 card or insert a new P2

card.

8. Battery Nearly Empty

Display window

indication

One of the bars in the battery remaining indicator

starts blinking.

WARNING lamp Blinks once per second.

Tally lam p Blinks once per second.

Viewfinder The BATT LED blinks.

Warning tone Beeps 4 times per second.

Warning

description

The battery is about to run out.

Recording/

playback operation

Continues to operate.

Countermeasures Replace the battery as required.

6. Recording Error

Display window

indication

“00:00:00:11” appears in the time code display

field.

WARNING lamp

Blinks 4 times per second while recording

continues.

Tally lamp

Blinks 4 times per second while recording

continues.

Viewfinder

The REC WARNING indicator lights up.

Even after recording is stopped, this display

continues to light up until the next operation is

performed.

Warning tone

Beeps 4 times per second while recording

continues.

Warning

description

Recording signal processing error.

Recording/

playback operation

Recording stops.

Countermeasures

Restart recording. Or, turn the power OFF and

turn it ON again, before starting recording.

9. P2 Card Nearly Full

Display window

indication

One of the bars for remaining MEDIA capacity

starts blinking.

WARNING lamp

Blinks once per second while recording

continues.

Tally lam p

Blinks once per second while recording

continues.

Viewfinder The P2 card remaining capacity indicator blinks.

Warning tone

Beeps once per second while recording

continues.

Warning

description

The total remaining capacity of all the P2 cards is

two minutes or less.

Recording/

playback operation

Continues to operate.

Countermeasures

Replace the cards. If there is an empty card slot,

insert a new card.

7. Low Wireless Signal Reception

Display window

indication

No display.

WARNING lamp

Blinks 4 times per second. (During pause and

recording)

Tally lamp

Blinks 4 times per second while recording

continues.

Viewfinder

The WIRELESS RF indicator lights up while

recording continues.

Warning tone

Beeps 4 times per second while recording

continues.

Warning

description

This error indicates poor wireless audio reception

conditions.

Recording/

playback operation

Continues to operate without receiving the

wireless microphone signal.

Countermeasures

Check the microphone power supply and the

reception status of the wireless receiver.

Code No. Description

E-11 Video initialisation error

E-27 Recording control error

E-30 P2 card removal error

E-38 P2 streaming microcontroller error

E-3F Microprocessor error in the camera control circuit.

E-6F Reference signal error.

Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables

8-1 Menu Configuration

About Menu Description Tables

USER MENU

USER MENU SELECT

SYSTEM SETTING

PAINT

CAM OPERATION

SYSTEM MODE

OPTION MODE

REC FUNCTION

OUTPUT SEL

GENLOCK

ROP

LOW SETTING

MID SETTING

CAMERA ID

SHUTTER SPEED

SHUTTER SELECT

USER SW

SW MODE

WHITE BALANCE MODE

IRIS

FLARE

USER SW GAIN

MATRIX

COLOR CORRECTION

SYSTEM SETTING(USER)

PAINT(USER)

VF(USER)

CAM OPE(USER)

FILE(USER)

MAINTENANCE(USER)

MAIN OPE(USER)

SKIN TONE DTL

KNEE/LEVEL

HIGH SETTING

ADDITIONAL DTL

GAMMA

CAMERA SETTING

VF DISPLAY

VF MARKER

USER BOX

VF INDICATOR1

VF INDICATOR2

MODE CHECK IND

FILE

SD CARD READ/WRITE

SD CARD R/W SELECT

LENS FILE

SCENE

INITIALIZE

MAINTENANCE

SYSTEM CHECK

LENS ADJ

BLACK SHADING

WHITE SHADING

MAIN MENU

OPTION MENU

OPTION

! LED

MAIN OPERATION

BATTERY SETTING2

MIC/AUDIO 1

BATTERY/P2CARD

BATTERY SETTING1

UMID SET/INFO

MIC/AUDIO 2

TC/UB

LCD MONITOR

DIAGNOSTIC1

DIAGNOSTIC2

HOURS METER

pening the Menus

SER MENU:

Displayed when the MENU button is

pressed.

AIN MENU:

Displayed when the MENU button is

pressed for at least 3 seconds.

PTION MENU:

Displayed when the MENU button is

pressed while pressing the LIGHT button.

Notes>

z The following items can be set: 42 camera-related items (14 C 3 pages), 14 recording-related items (1 page).

z The items highlighted in grey cannot be selected by <USER MENU SELECT>.

z The underlined items can only be selected as one whole page (with all sub-items). Individual sub-items cannot be selecte

separately.

The following letters indicate whether the modified menu data is saved to

or read out from the memory.

The

– indicates that the data cannot be saved or read.

S = Can be saved and read as scene data file.

C = Can be saved or read using CARD READ/WRITESD.

U = Can be saved and read as user data.

Please refer to [8-7-4 SCENE] and [8-7-5 INITIALISE].

F = Can be read using READ FACTORY DATA.

Please refer to [8-7-5 INITIALISE].

E = Can be saved using ECU DATA SAVE.

Please refer to [5-8 Connecting the Extension Controller (AJ-

EC3P)].

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustabl

e Range

Remarks

REC SIGNAL CAM

VIDEO

1394

Select video input signals.

CAM



Record the signal from the camera

VIDEO:

Record the signal from the GENLOCK

IN terminal

1394: Record the signal from the 1394 input

terminal. (When the optional unit is

attached.)

–CUFE

This section shows the

adjustable range of the

set value, and available

options for this item.

About the settings available for this

item.

8-2 SYSTEM SETTING

8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE

8-2-2 OPTION MODE

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

REC SIGNAL CAM

VIDEO

1394

Select video input signals.

CAM



Record the signal from the camera

VIDEO:

Record the signal from the

GENLOCK IN terminal

1394: Record the signal from the 1394

input terminal (when the optional unit

is attached. *To be supported in the

near future.)

<Notes>

z After the power has been turned OFF, this

setting defaults to CAM when the power is

turned ON again.

z With VIDEO selected, to synchronise this

camera-recorder to the video signal (VBS)

that is input to the GENLOCK IN terminal,

the GENLOCK item in [8-2-6 GENLOCK]

must be set to EXT.

–CUFE

CAMERA

MODE

60i

30P

Switch the operating mode of the camera.

60i: Camera operates in 60i mode.

30P: Camera operates in 30P mode.

SCUFE

V.RES (30P) INTRLCE

PROG.

Set the vertical resolution when the 30p

mode is selected.

INTRLCE:

Lines are mixed. Natural images

can be obtained.

PROG. : Lines are not mixed. Complete

progressive images can be

obtained when images are edited

after shooting.

<Note>

When PROG. is selected, images are

recorded as progressive segmented frame

images, which enables complete

progressive editing. However, adding

Vertical Detail (V.DTL) produces unnatural

images. Therefore, we recommend using

the camera with V.DTL set to 0. (Sufficient

vertical response is maintained in the

images after the progressive editing even

when V.DTL is set to 0.)

SCUFE

ASPECT 16:9

4:3

Select the aspect ratio for recording.

16:9: Record in <16:9> aspect ratio.

4:3: Record in <4:3> aspect ratio.

–CUFE

REC MODE 50M

25M

Select the recording mode.

50M: Record in DVCPRO50 format.

25M: Record in DVCPRO format.

DV: Record in DV format.

–CUFE

SET UP 0%

7.5%A

Switch the setup. (When the DVCPRO50 or

DVCPRO format is selected.)

0%: Setup is switched to 0% for both the

camera output and the recording.

7.5%A

: Setup is switched to 7.5% for the

camera output and 0% for the

recording.

–CUFE

REC TALLY RED

GREEN

CHAR

Select the method of displaying the

recording status of the camera-recorder

when controlling the equipment connected

to 1394 (scheduled to be supported soon).

The recording status of the connected

equipment is displayed by the red tally lamp

on the camera-recorder.

RED: The red tally lamp lights up.

GREEN

:The green tally lamp lights up.

CHAR

: The VF displays [REC] in characters.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

ACCESS LED ON

OFF

Select whether or not to enable illumination

of the P2 card access LEDs.

ON: Enable the P2 card access LEDs to

light up for card status indications.

OFF: LEDs remain off.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

P. O F F G P S

DATA

HOLD

CLEAR

Select whether or not to hold the UMID GPS

position information while the power is

turned off, thereby keeping this information

as status data holding the previous value

until the power is turned on again, which

enables a new measurement to start.

HOLD

: Hold and save the data.

CLEAR



Clear the data when the power is

turned off, and save zero (No-Info)

from the next power-on until a new

measurement is completed.

–CUF–

SDI METADATA ON

OFF

Select whether or not to output metadata

(UMID) to the SDI (when the optional AJ-

YA902AG is attached).

–CUF–

SDI EDH ON

OFF

Select whether or not to add an error

detection flag to the SDI output (when the

optional AJ-YA902AG is attached).

–CUF–

SAVE SW (AUD

OUT)

OFF

Select whether or not to forcibly disable the

audio output when the SAVE ON/OFF

switch is set to [ON].

ON: Disable audio output.

OFF: Enable audio output.

–CUF–

SAVE SW (LCD) ON

OFF

Select whether or not to automatically turn

off the LCD monitor when the SAVE ON/

OFF switch is set to [ON].

ON: Turn off LCD monitor.

OFF: Do not turn off LCD monitor.

–CUF–

SAVE SW (SDI) ON

OFF

Select whether or not to automatically

disable the SDI output when the SAVE ON/

OFF switch is set to [ON].

ON: Disable SDI output.

OFF: Enable SDI output.

–CUF–

8-2-3 REC FUNCTION 8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

PRE REC TIME 0SEC

15SEC

Set PRE RECORDING.

0-15SEC:

Set the length of time that can be

retrospectively recorded before the

REC START button is pressed.

<Note>

The maximum selectable range is 8 seconds

when the REC MODE in the <SYSTEM

MODE> screen is set to 50M (DVCPRO50).

–CUF–

LOOP REC

MODE

OFF

Select whether or not to enable LOOP REC.

This setting can be used with PRE

RECORDING features.

ON: Enable LOOP REC.

OFF: Disable LOOP REC.

<Note>

After the power is turned off, this item will

default to OFF the next time the power is

turned on.

–––F–

VOICE MEMO

RESERV

OFF

Set the available memory space for voice

memos in P2 cards.

ON: Reserve a voice memo area of 10

minutes or longer separately from the

video recording capacity. The voice

memo area can be used even when

FULL is displayed for the recording

capacity of the P2 card.

OFF: Do not reserve any voice memo

space.

<Note>

Even when this item is set to OFF, and FULL

is displayed for the P2 card’s recording

capacity, it may be possible to record voice

memos depending on the status of the P2

card.

–CUF–

REC START ALL

NORMAL

Select operating modes that allow recording

to start.

ALL: Allow recording to start during stop,

recording pause, and playback.

NORMAL:

Allow recording to start during stop

and recording pause.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

VIDEO OUT

SEL

VBS

SDI

Select the output signal on the VIDEO OUT

terminal.

VBS: Output a regular composite signal.

VF: Output a VF Y signal. The status

display is also superimposed.

Y: Output a component Y signal.

SDI: Output an SDI signal. Only

selectable when the optional AJ-

YA902AG extension board is

attached.

–CUF–

OUTPUT CHAR TC

STATUS

ONLY

Set the character contents superimposed

onto the output signals for the VIDEO OUT

terminal (Analog or SDI) and MON OUT

terminal.

TC: Display the time code. (Displays the

menu when menu characters are

superimposed.)

<Note>

The TC display position moves up and down

depending on the camera ID position.

STATUS:

Display the same characters

superimposed on the VF signal.

(Displays the menu when menu

characters are superimposed.)

MENU ONLY:

Displays only when the menu

characters are superimposed. No

display appears when other

characters are superimposed.

–CUF–

MONITOR OUT

CHAR

OFF

Select whether or not to superimpose

characters on the MON OUT terminal signal

independently of the camera’s VIDEO OUT

CHARACTER switch. (The character

content is the same as the video output

signal.)

ON: Enable superimpose.

OFF: Disable superimpose.

–CUF–

LCD MON

CHAR

OFF

Select whether or not to superimpose

characters on the LCD monitor. (The

character content is the same as the video

output signal.)

ON: Enable superimpose.

(Not interlocked with the VIDEO OUT

CHARACTER switch.)

OFF: Disable superimpose.

(Not interlocked with the VIDEO OUT

CHARACTER switch.)

–CUF–

VF MODE EE/PB

Select the image to display in the viewfinder.

EE/PB

: Display the playback image in the

playback mode.

EE: Always display the camera image.

–CUF–

THUMBNAIL

OUT

OFF

Select whether or not to output clip

thumbnails displayed on the LCD monitor to

the video output and monitor output signals.

ON: Enable output.

OFF: Disable output.

–CUF–

8-2-5 LCD MONITOR

8-2-6 GENLOCK

8-3 PAINT

8-3-1 ROP

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

BRIGHTNESS –7

Adjust the LCD monitor brightness.

–CUF–

COLOR LEVEL –7

Adjust the LCD monitor chroma level.

–CUF–

CONTRAST –7

Adjust the LCD monitor contrast.

–CUF–

BACKLIGHT HIGH

NORMAL

Select whether or not to set the LCD monitor

brightness to always high.

HIGH: Set to always high.

NORMAL

: The brightness changes

according to the BRIGHTNESS

setting.

–CUF–

SELF SHOOT NORMAL

MIRROR

Select whether or not to change the LCD

monitor to mirror image.

NORMAL

: Do not change to mirror image.

MIRROR

: Change to mirror image.

–CUF–

ASPECT CONV. LT.BOX

SQUEEZE

Select a screen ratio for images displayed

on the LCD monitor.

LT.BOX

: Display images in the letter box

size.

SQEEZE

: Display images in the squeeze size.

<Note>

This item is enabled only when ASPECT

described in “8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE” is set

to16:9.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustabl

e Range

Remarks

GENLOCK INT

EXT

Switch the camera synchronising signal.

INT: Synchronise with the internal

reference signal regardless of the

reference signal input to the

GENLOCK IN terminal.

EXT: Synchronise with the reference signal

input to the GENLOCK IN terminal.

–CUFE

H PHASE

COARSE

–50

+00

+50

Perform coarse phase adjustment for

horizontal hold when configuring a system.

–––––

H PHASE FINE –160

+000

+160

Perform fine phase adjustment for horizontal

hold when configuring a system.

<Note>

This adjustment simultaneously shifts the SC

phase.

–––––

SC PHASE

COARSE

Perform coarse SC PHASE adjustment when

GENLOCK is set.

–––––

SC PHASE

FINE

–75

+00

+75

Perform fine SC PHASE adjustment when

GENLOCK is set.

<Note>

When adjusting GENLOCK, please adjust H

PHASE first, and then adjust SC PHASE.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

MASTER PED –200

+020

+200

Set the master pedestal level.

SCUFE

MASTER DTL –31

+00

+31

Set the H Detail and V Detail levels.

SCUFE

MASTER

GAMMA

0.35

0.45

0.75

Set MASTER GAMMA in 0.01 steps.

SCUFE

KNEE POINT 70.0%

85 0%

107.0%

Set the KNEE POINT position in 0.5% steps.

SCUFE

KNEE SLOPE 0

Set the KNEE slope.

SCUFE

R GAIN –200

+000

+200

Set the Rch gain.

SCUFE

G GAIN –200

+000

+200

Set the Gch gain.

SCUFE

B GAIN –200

+000

+200

Set the Bch gain.

SCUFE

R PEDESTAL –100

+000

+100

Set the Rch pedestal level.

SCUFE

G PEDESTAL –100

+000

+100

Set the Gch pedestal level.

SCUFE

B PEDESTAL –100

+000

+100

Set the Bch pedestal level.

SCUFE

8-3-2 MATRIX

<Note>

The items indicated by  are the setting items for PAINT MENU

SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT> screen. The items

without  are the setting items for PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.

Please refer to [8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT] for more

information.

8-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustabl

e Range

Remarks



MATRIX

TABLE

Select the color correction table. 2 types of

tables can be stored: type A and type B.

SCUFE

MATRIX R-G –31

+00

+31

Adjust the tint.

SCUFE

MATRIX R-B –31

+00

+31

Adjust the tint.

SCUFE

MATRIX G-R –31

+00

+31

Adjust the tint.

SCUFE

MATRIX G-B –31

+00

+31

Adjust the tint.

SCUFE

MATRIX B-R –31

+00

+31

Adjust the tint.

SCUFE

MATRIX B-G –31

+00

+31

Adjust the tint.

SCUFE



MATRIX

TABLE

OFF

Select the color correction table to be applied

to the selected GAIN switch (L/M/H).

SCUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform red color correction (saturation and

hue).

SCUFE

R-Mg

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform color correction (saturation and

hue) between red and magenta.

SCUFE

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform magenta color correction

(saturation and hue).

SCUFE

Mg-B

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform color correction (saturation and

hue) between magenta and blue.

SCUFE

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform blue color correction (saturation and

hue).

SCUFE

B-Cy

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform color correction (saturation and

hue) between blue and cyan.

SCUFE

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform cyan color correction (saturation

and hue).

SCUFE

Cy-G

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform color correction (saturation and

hue) between cyan and green.

SCUFE

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform green color correction (saturation,

hue).

SCUFE

G-Yl

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform color correction (saturation, hue)

between green and yellow.

SCUFE

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform yellow color correction (saturation,

hue).

SCUFE

Yl-R

(SAT/PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

Perform color correction (saturation, hue)

between yellow and red.

SCUFE



COLOR

CORRECT

OFF

Select whether or not to enable color

correction for the selected GAIN switch (L/

M/H).

ON: Enable correction.

OFF: Disable correction.

SCUFE

8-3-4 LOW SETTING 8-3-5 MID SETTING

<Note>

The items indicated by  are the setting items for PAINT MENU

SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT> screen. The items

without  are the setting items for PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.

Please refer to [8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT] for more

information.

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks



MASTER

GAIN

–3dB

0dB

30dB

Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,

12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.

SCUFE

H.DTL LEVEL 00

Set H.DTL LEVEL.

SCUFE

V.DTL LEVEL 00

Set V.DTL LEVEL.

SCUFE

DTL CORING 00

Set DTL CORING.

SCUFE

H.DTL FREQ. 00

Set a frequency (DTL width) at which H.DTL

is added. The greater the value, the higher

the frequency (the narrower the DTL).

SCUFE

LEVEL

DEPEND.

Set LEVEL DEPEND.

No DTL is added to the portion whose

brightness is the setting value or less.

When the GAMMA MODE SEL item is set to

STD, each setting value represents

brightness levels, as follows: 0 = about 0%,

1 = about 4%, 2 = about 8%, 3 = about 12%,

4 = about 16%, 5 = about 20%.

SCUFE

MASTER

GAMMA

0.35

0.45

0.75

Set MASTER GAMMA in 0.01 steps.

SCUFE

BLACK

STRETCH

–3

OFF

Set the gamma curb for dark spots.

SCUFE



MATRIX

TABLE

OFF

Select the color correction table.

SCUFE



COLOR

CORRECT

OFF

Set the color correction to ON or OFF.

SCUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks



MASTER

GAIN

–3dB

9dB

30dB

Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,

12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.

SCUFE

H.DTL LEVEL 00

Set H.DTL LEVEL.

SCUFE

V.DTL LEVEL 00

Set V.DTL LEVEL.

SCUFE

DTL CORING 00

Set DTL CORING.

SCUFE

H.DTL FREQ. 00

Set a frequency (DTL width) at which H.DTL

is added. The greater the value, the higher

the frequency (the narrower the DTL).

SCUFE

LEVEL

DEPEND.)

Set LEVEL DEPEND.

No DTL is added to the portion whose

brightness is the setting value or less.

When the GAMMA MODE SEL item is set to

STD, each setting value represents

brightness levels, as follows: 0 = about 0%,

1 = about 4%, 2 = about 8%, 3 = about 12%,

4 = about 16%, 5 = about 20%.

SCUFE

MASTER

GAMMA

0.35

0.45

0.75

Set MASTER GAMMA in 0.01 steps.

SCUFE

BLACK

STRETCH

–3

OFF

Set the gamma curb for dark spots.

SCUFE



MATRIX

TA BL E

OFF

Select the color correction table.

SCUFE



COLOR

CORRECT

OFF

Set the color correction to ON or OFF.

SCUFE

8-3-6 HIGH SETTING 8-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL

<Note>

The items indicated by  are the setting items for PAINT MENU

SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT> screen. The items

without  are the setting items for PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.

Please refer to [8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT] for more

information.

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks



MASTER

GAIN

–3dB

18dB

30dB

Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,

12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.

SCUFE

H.DTL LEVEL 00

Set H.DTL.

SCUFE

V.DTL LEVEL 00

Set V.DTL LEVEL.

SCUFE

DTL CORING 00

Set DTL CORING.

SCUFE

H.DTL FREQ. 00

Set a frequency (DTL width) at which H.DTL

is added. The greater the value, the higher

the frequency (the narrower the DTL).

SCUFE

LEVEL

DEPEND.)

Set LEVEL DEPEND.

No DTL is added to the portion whose

brightness is the setting value or less.

When the GAMMA MODE SEL item is set to

STD, each setting value represents

brightness levels, as follows: 0 = about 0%,

1 = about 4%, 2 = about 8%, 3 = about 12%,

4 = about 16%, 5 = about 20%.

SCUFE

MASTER

GAMMA

0.35

0.55

0.75

Set MASTER GAMMA in 0.01 steps.

SCUFE

BLACK

STRETCH

–3

OFF

Set the gamma curb for dark spots.

SCUFE



MATRIX

TABLE

OFF

Select the color correction table.

SCUFE



COLOR

CORRECT

OFF

Set the color correction to ON or OFF.

SCUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

KNEE APE LVL OFF

Set KNEE APE LEVEL.

SCUFE

CHROMA DTL OFF

Set the chroma detail.

Detects the chroma edge and superimposes

it on Y to enhance H.DTL. A greater value

increases the correction.

SCUFE

DTL GAIN(+) –31

+00

+31

Adjust the detail level toward + (upwards).

SCUFE

DTL GAIN(–) –31

+00

+31

Adjust the detail level toward the –

(downwards).

SCUFE

DTL CLIP 00

Adjust the detail signal clip towards the +

direction.

SCUFE

DTL SOURCE (R+G)/2

(G+B)/2

2G+R+B /4

(3G+R)/4

Set the signal source for detail signal

components.

SCUFE

H.DTL LINE MIX 1H

Set the scan line to generate the H.DTL

signal.

SCUFE



CORNER DTL ON

OFF

ON/OFF switching for CORNER DTL mode,

which enhances the resolution around the

screen perimeter.

SCUFE

8-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL 8-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL

<Note>

The items indicated by  are the setting items for PAINT MENU

SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT> screen. The items

without  are the setting items for PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W.

Please refer to [8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT] for more

information.

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks



SKIN TONE

DTL

OFF

Set the skin tone DTL to ON or OFF.

SCUFE



SKIN TONE

ZEBRA

OFF

ON/OFF switching for ZEBRA within the

SKIN TONE range.

SCUFE

SKIN DTL

CORING

Adjust the effect of SKIN TONE DTC

CORING.

SCUFE

SKIN TONE

GET

Used when obtaining the target hue for

SKIN TONE DTL. Align the center marker

and the target object with each other.

–––––

Y MAX 000

190

255

Set the maximum value of the brightness

signal to which SKIN TONE effect is

enabled.

SCUFE

Y MIN 000

010

255

Set the minimum value of the brightness

signal to which the SKIN TONE effect is

enabled.

SCUFE

I CENTER 000

022

255

Set the center position on the I axis (the

area where SKIN TONE is enabled).

SCUFE

I WIDTH 000

010

255

Set the area width where SKIN TONE is

enabled along the I axis above and below

the I CENTER.

SCUFE

Q WIDTH 000

005

255

Set the area width where SKIN TONE is

enabled along the Q axis above and below

the I CENTER.

SCUFE

Q PHASE –128

+000

+127

Set the phase in the area where SKIN TONE

is enabled based on the Q axis.

SCUFE

R-Y

B-Y

Q-WIDTH

I-WIDTH

Q-PHASE

I-CENTER

Y-MAX

Y-MIN

+ direction

– direction

= SKIN TONE AREA

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

MASTER PED –200

+020

+200

Set the master pedestal.

SCUFE



MANUAL

KNEE

OFF

Set the mode when the AUTO KNEE switch

is OFF. The KNEE POINT/SLOPE set value

is enabled when this setting is ON.

SCUFE

KNEE POINT 70.0%

85.0%

107.0%

Set the KNEE POINT position in 0.5% steps.

SCUFE

KNEE SLOPE 00

99 (98)

Set the KNEE SLOPE.

0 setting is equal to KNEE OFF.

<Note>

The adjustable range when using the AJ-

EC3P is from 00 to 98.

SCUFE



WHITE CLIP ON

OFF

Set the WHITE CLIP feature to ON or OFF.

The WHITE CLIP LVL set value is enabled

when this setting is ON.

SCUFE

WHITE CLIP

LVL

90%

105%

109%

Set WHITE CLIP LEVEL.

SCUFE

A.KNEE POINT 80%

85%

107%

Set the AUTO KNEE POINT position in

0.5% steps. This setting is enabled when the

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch is set

to CAM.AUTO KNEE ON.

SCUFE

A.KNEE LVL 100

105

109

Set the AUTO KNEE LEVEL.

SCUFE

A.KNEE

RESPONSE

Set the AUTO KNEE response speed.

The smaller the setting value, the faster the

response speed.

SCUFE

8-3-10 GAMMA

8-3-11 FLARE

8-3-12 CAMERA SETTING

ZEBRA Pattern Display

<Note>

All items in CAMERA SETTING are setting targets of the item

PAINT MENU SW() R/W in the <SD CARD R/W SELECT>

screen.

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

MASTER

GAMMA

0.35

0.45

0.75

Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps.

SCUFE

R GAMMA –15

+00

+15

Set the Rch gamma.

SCUFE

B GAMMA –15

+00

+15

Set the Bch gamma.

SCUFE

GAMMA MODE

SEL

STD

NEWS

FILM LIKE1

FILM LIKE2

Select the gamma.

STD: Standard gamma feature.

This video gamma feature can

effectively reproduce gradations by

reducing whiteouts and blackouts

when shooting an object with

partially highlighted areas. This

gamma is especially effective in the

AUTO KNEE mode.

FILM LIKE1:

Cinema gamma feature for video.

This gamma is set with scene file 4

as the factory setting.

FILM LIKE2:

Cinema gamma feature for video.

This gamma feature can reproduce

gradations in highlighted areas better

than FILM LIKE1 gamma.

<Notes>

z Selecting NEWS gamma disables

settings under the items KNEE SLOPE,

KNEE POINT, and A.KNEE POINT

outlined in [8-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL]. These

settings are also disabled when NEWS

gamma is selected with the USER switch.

z When FILELIKE1 or FILELIKE2 is

selected, little change occurs and a

certain curve is maintained when the

setting value for the KNEE SLOPE item in

[8-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL] is 00 to 50.

SCUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustabl

e Range

Remarks

R FLARE 000

100

Set the R FLARE.

SCUFE

G FLARE 000

100

Set the G FLARE.

SCUFE

B GAMMA 000

100

Set the B FLARE.

SCUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

DETAIL ON

OFF

Set the DTL (H, V) to ON or OFF.

SCUFE

2D LPF ON

OFF

ON/OFF switching for the two-dimensional

LPF that reduces cross-color.

SCUFE

HIGH COLOR ON

OFF

ON/OFF switching for the HIGH COLOR

mode, which enhances the color dynamic

range.

SCUFE

GAMMA ON

OFF

Set the gamma circuit to ON or OFF.

SCUFE

TEST SAW ON

OFF

Switch the test signal ON or OFF.

SCUFE

FLARE ON

OFF

Set the flare correction to ON or OFF.

SCUFE

H-F COMPE. ON

OFF

ON/OFF switching for the H-F COMPE

mode, which enhances the DTL in the high-

frequency range.

SCUFE

SPOTOFFON

109%

ZEBRA 2

DETECT

ZEBRA 2

ZEBRA 1

DETECT

Video Level

8-4 VF

8-4-1 VF DISPLAY 8-4-2 VF MARKER

8-4-3 USER BOX

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

DISP

CONDITION

NORMAL

HOLD

NORMAL

: Display status constantly.

HOLD: Display status only when the

MODE CHECK switch is pressed.

–CUFE

DISP MODE 1

Set the DISP MODE.

Switch the camera’s Warning/Message

indication. Please refer to [4-7-4 Display

Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment

Result Messages] for more information.

–CUFE

VF OUT Y

NAM

Select the VF output.

Y: Brightness signal

NAM: Output signal with the highest level

among R, G, and B signals.

R: Rch signal

G: Gch signal

B: Bch signal

–CUFE

VF DTL 0

Select the VF DTL.

Additionally enhance the DTL for the VF

signal. 0 setting is the same DTL as the

primary scan lines.

–CUFE

ZEBRA1

DETECT

70%

109%

Set the ZEBRA1 detection level (IRE value).

–CUFE

ZEBRA2

DETECT

85%

109%

Set the ZEBRA2 detection level (IRE value).

–CUFE

ZEBRA2 ON

SPOT

OFF

Set the ZEBRA2 to ON, OFF, or SPOT.

–CUFE

LOW LIGHT LVL OFF

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

Set the camera incoming light volume at

which to display LOW LIGNT.

–CUFE

ECU MENU

DISP.

OFF

Set the menu display on the VF to ON or

OFF when the ECU is connected.

–CUFE

50M

INDICATOR

OFF

Set the 50M recording indication to ON or

OFF.

–CUFE

MARKER/CHAR

LVL

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Adjust the brightness of markers and

characters displayed on the VF.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

TA BL E A

Select the VF MARKER setting table.

First, select table A or B, then set the items

below for each table.

–CUFE

CENTER MARK OFF

Switch the center mark.

OFF: Do not display center mark.

1: + (large)

2: Hollow (large)

3: + (small)

4: Hollow (small)

–CUFE

SAFETY ZONE OFF

Select the frame type for the safety zone.

OFF: Do not display frame.

1: Box

2: Corner frame

–CUFE

SAFETY AREA 80%

90%

100%

Set the position of the safety zone.

–CUFE

FRAME SIG 4:3

13:9

14:9

VISTA

Set the frame marker.

Only enabled when REC MODE is set to

16:9.

The VISTA ratio is 16:8.65.

–CUFE

FRAME MARK ON

OFF

Set the frame marker to ON or OFF.

–CUFE

FRAME LVL 0

Set the level outside the frame marker.

0: Equivalent to signal OFF.

15: Same brightness as center area.

This setting, however, is disabled if

the FRAME SIG is set to VISTA.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

USER BOX ON

OFF

Select whether or not to display the USER

BOX.

–CUFE

USER BOX

WIDTH

100

Set the width of the USER BOX.

–CUFE

USER BOX

HEIGHT

121

Set the height of the USER BOX.

–CUFE

USER BOX H

POS

–50

+00

+50

Set the horizontal position of the USER

BOX.

–CUFE

USER BOX V

POS

–121

+000

+121

Set the vertical position of the USER BOX.

–CUFE

100

8-4-4 VF INDICATOR1 8-4-5 VF INDICATOR2

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

EXTENDER ON

OFF

Set the extender indication to ON or OFF.

–CUFE

SHUTTER ON

OFF

Set the shutter speed indication to ON or

OFF.

–CUFE

FILTER ON

OFF

Set the filter No. indication to ON or OFF.

–CUFE

WHITE ON

OFF

Set the AWB PRE/A/B indication to ON or

OFF.

–CUFE

GAIN ON

OFF

Set to ON or OFF the indications for current

gain setting, S.GAIN, and DS.GAIN.

–CUFE

IRIS OFF

IRIS

S+IRIS

OFF: Disable indications of both the super

iris ON status and the iris value.

IRIS: Enable only the iris value indication.

S+IRIS

: Enables indications of the super iris

ON status and the iris value.

S: Enable indication of the super iris ON

status.

(The iris value indication and the iris

override indication/non indication are

interlocked.)

–CUFE

CAMERA ID BAR

CAM

ALWAYS

OFF

Select when to enable the ID mix during

recording.

BAR: Enable when recording color bars.

CAM: Enable when recording camera

image.

ALWAYS

: Enable always.

OFF: Disable ID mix.

–CUFE

ID POSITION UPPER R

UPPER L

LOWER R

LOWER L

Set the camera ID recording position.

UPPER R

: Upper right.

UPPER L

: Upper left.

LOWER R

: Lower right.

LOWER L

: Lower left.

–CUFE

DATE/TIME ON

OFF

Select whether or not to simultaneously mix

the year/month/date and hour/minute/

second when recording the camera ID.

–CUFE

ZOOM LVL ON

OFF

Set the zoom position indication to ON or

OFF.

–CUFE

COLOR TEMP ON

OFF

Set the color temperature indication to ON

or OFF.

–CUFE

CAMERA

MODE

OFF

Set the camera operation mode indication to

ON or OFF.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

P2CARD

REMAIN

TOTAL

ONE-CARD

OFF

Select the indication mode for the P2 card’s

remaining capacity.

TOTAL

: Display the total remaining capacity

of all P2 cards in slots.

ONE-CARD:

Display the remaining capacity of the

P2 card currently used for recording.

OFF: Disable the remaining capacity

indication.

–CUFE

BATTERY ON

OFF

Set the battery voltage indication to ON or

OFF.

–CUFE

AUDIO LVL ON

OFF

Set the audio lever meter indication to ON or

OFF.

–CUFE

TC TCG

TCR

TCG/TCR

OFF

Select the time code to display.

TCG: Display the time code generator

value in E-E mode.

TCR: Display the time code reader value in

V-V mode.

TCG/TCR:

Display the time code generator

value in E-E mode, and the time

code reader value in V-V mode.

OFF: Disable the time code display.

–CUFE

SYSTEM INFO ALWAYS

NORMAL

OFF

Select the method of displaying system

information and warnings.

ALWAYS:

Always display warnings.

NORMAL:

Display warnings for 3 seconds only

when problems occur.

OFF: Display no warnings other than

“TURN POWER OFF”.

–CUFE

SAVE LED P2CARD

SAVE

Set the SAVE lamp function.

P2CARD:

The lamp blinks in synch with the

warning message when the P2

card’s remaining recording capacity

is getting low.

SAVE: The lamp lights up when the SAVE

ON/OFF switch is set to ON and the

output system assigned in [8-2-2

OPTION MODE] is in the save mode.

–CUFE

DV ON

OFF

DV Select whether or not to enable DV

indication when the format is set to DV.

ON: Enable DV indication.

OFF: Disable DV indication.

–CUFE

VOICEMEMO ON

OFF

Select whether or not to enable the

indication during voice memo recording.

ON: Enable DV indication.

OFF: Disable DV indication.

–CUFE

101

8-4-6 MODE CHECK IND 8-4-7 !LED

<Note>

If both GAIN (0 dB) and GAIN (–3 dB) are set to ON, the LED

illuminates except when GAIN is adjusted to 0 dB and –3 dB.

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

STATUS ON

OFF

Select whether or not to display the status

indication during MODE CHECK.

–CUFE

!LED ON

OFF

Select whether or not to display the cause

indication screen when the ! LED turns on

during MODE CHECK

–CUFE

FUNCTION ON

OFF

Select whether or not to display the

FUNCTION indication screen during MODE

CHECK.

–CUFE

AUDIO ON

OFF

Select whether or not to display the AUDIO

indication screen during MODE CHECK.

–CUFE

P.ON IND ON

OFF

Select whether or not to display the status

indication screen after the power is turned

ON.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

GAIN(0dB) ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when

GAIN is set to other than 0 dB.

–CUFE

GAIN (-3dB) ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when

GAIN is set to other than

3 dB.

–CUFE

DS.GAIN ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when

DS.GAIN (storage gain) is ON.

–CUFE

SHUTTER ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when the

shutter is set to ON.

–CUFE

WHITE

PRESET

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when the

WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

–CUFE

EXTENDER ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when the

lens is in EXTENDER mode.

–CUFE

BLACK STR ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when

BLACK STRETCH is used.

–CUFE

MATRIX ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when

MATRIX is set to ON.

–CUFE

COLOR

CORRECTION

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when

COLOR CORRECTION is set to ON.

–CUFE

FILTER ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate the lamp

when filter1 (3200K) is not 3200K.

–CUFE

SUPER V ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when

SUPER V is set to ON.

–CUFE

50M/25M/DV OFF

W/O 50M

W/O 25M

W/O DV

Select whether or not to illuminate according

to the recording mode.

OFF: Does not illuminate in any recording

mode.

W/O 50M:

Illuminate except in DVCPRO50

mode.

W/O 25M:

llluminate except in DVCPRO mode.

W/O DV:

Illuminate except in DV mode.

–CUFE

ATW

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate when

auto-tracking white balance is allocated to

the WHITE BAL switch B.

–CUFE

D.ZOOM ON

OFF

Select whether or not to illuminate during

digital zoom operation.

–CUFE

102

8-5 CAM OPERATION

8-5-1 CAMERA ID

<Note>

This setting is canceled when READ FACTORY DATA is

selected.

8-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED

8-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

ID1

Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded on

color bars. Up to 10 characters are allowed

for this setting.

–CUF–

ID2

Setting 2 for the CAMERA ID recorded on

color bars. Up to 10 characters are allowed

for this setting.

–CUF–

ID3

Setting 3 for the CAMERA ID recorded on

color bars. Up to 10 characters are allowed

for this setting.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

SYNCHRO

SCAN

OFF

Allocate SYNCHRO SCAN as a shutter

speed selectable by the shutter switch.

–CUFE

SUPER V ON

OFF

Allocate SUPER V as a shutter speed

selectable by the shutter switch.

–CUFE

POSITION1 ON

OFF

Allocate the shutter speed set by POSITION

SELECT in the <SHUTTER SELECT>

screen as the shutter speed selectable by

the shutter switch.

–CUFE

POSITION2 ON

OFF

Allocate the shutter speed set by

POSITION2 SELECT in the <SHUTTER

SELECT> screen as the shutter speed

selectable by the shutter switch.

–CUFE

POSITION3 ON

OFF

Allocate the shutter speed set by

POSITION3 SELECT in the <SHUTTER

SELECT> screen as the shutter speed

selectable by the shutter switch.

–CUFE

POSITION4 ON

OFF

Allocate the shutter speed set by

POSITION4 SELECT in the <SHUTTER

SELECT> screen as the shutter speed

selectable by the shutter switch.

–CUFE

POSITION5 ON

OFF

Allocate the shutter speed set by

POSITION5 SELECT in the <SHUTTER

SELECT> screen as the shutter speed

selectable by the shutter switch.

–CUFE

POSITION6 ON

OFF

Allocate the shutter speed set by

POSITION6 SELECT in the <SHUTTER

SELECT> screen as the shutter speed

selectable by the shutter switch.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

SUPER V

MODE

FRM1

FRM2

Select the SUPER V switching mode.

FRM1: Normal mode.

FRM2: After-image reduction mode.

<Note>

The SUPER V mode increases vertical

resolution by directly outputting the photo-

diode vertical signal from the CCD. FRM1

sets the accumulation level to 1/30th

second. FRM sets the level to 1/60th

second, reducing sensitivity by half.

–CUFE

POSITION1

SEL

1/100

1/120

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

Select the shutter speed to be allocated to

POSITION1.

–CUFE

POSITION2

SEL

1/100

1/120

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

Select the shutter speed to be allocated to

POSITION2.

–CUFE

POSITION3

SEL

1/100

1/120

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

Select the shutter speed to be allocated to

POSITION3.

–CUFE

POSITION4

SEL

1/100

1/120

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

Select the shutter speed to be allocated to

POSITION4.

–CUFE

POSITION5

SEL

1/100

1/120

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

Select the shutter speed to be allocated to

POSITION5.

–CUFE

POSITION6

SEL

1/100

1/120

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

Select the shutter speed to be allocated to

POSITION6.

–CUFE

103

8-5-4 USER SW

<Note>

For each function of the USER switches, refer to [4-9-4

Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2

Buttons].

8-5-5 SW MODE

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

USER MAIN SW INH

S.GAIN

DS.GAIN

S.IRIS

I.OVR

S.BLK

B.STR

D.ZOOM

ATW

Y GET

NEWS-G.

AUDIO CH1

AUDIO CH2

REC SW

RET SW

SLOT SEL

Allocate the USER MAIN button.

–CUFE

USER1 SW INH

S.GAIN

DS.GAIN

S.IRIS

I.OVR

S.BLK

B.STR

D.ZOOM

ATW

Y GET

NEWS-G.

AUDIO CH1

AUDIO CH2

REC SW

RET SW

SLOT SEL

Allocate the USER1 button.

–CUFE

USER2 SW INH

S.GAIN

DS.GAIN

S.IRIS

I.OVR

S.BLK

B.STR

D.ZOOM

ATW

Y GET

NEWS-G.

AUDIO CH1

AUDIO CH2

REC SW

RET SW

SLOT SEL

Allocate the USER2 button.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

RET SW REC

CHECK

CAM RET

Select the RET switch function.

REC CHECK:

Perform REC REVIEW.

CAM RET:

Perform return signal output.

–CUFE

S.BLK LVL OFF

–10

–20

–30

Set the super black level.

–CUFE

AUTO KNEE

OFF

Select whether or not to use the AUTO

KNEE switch.

SCUFE

SHD,ABB SW

CTL

OFF

Select whether or not to enable the

automatic black shading adjustment if the

ABB switch has been pressed for 5 seconds

or more.

–CUFE

COLOR BARS SMPTE

FULL

BARS

SPLIT

ARIB

Select the color bars to use.

SMPTE: Use the SMPTE color bars.

FULL BARS:

Use full color bars.

SPLIT: Use SPLIT color bars.

ARIB: Use ARIB multi-format color

bars.

–CUFE

S.GAIN OFF L/M/H

S.GAIN

Select when the SUPER GAIN mode is

disabled.

L/M/H

: Disabled when the gain selector

switch is operated.

S.GAIN

:Disabled only with the S.GAIN switch

(USER button).

–CUFE

DS.GAIN OFF L/M/H

DS.GAIN

Select when the DIGITAL SUPER GAIN

mode (stored gain) is disabled.

L/M/H

: Disabled when the gain selector

switch is operated.

S.GAIN

:Disabled only with the S.GAIN switch

(USER button).

–CUFE

ECU DATA

SAVE

OFF

ON: Store the values set and adjusted

with the ECU when the ECU is

disconnected from the camera-

recorder.

OFF: Does not store camera-related set

values.

–CUF–

ECU REC CHK

R.REVIEW

PLAY

Select the camera-recorder operation to be

performed when the ECU REC CHECK

button is pressed.

R.REVIEW

: Perform REC REVIEW.

PLAY: Play back the most-recently

recorded clip from the beginning.

–CUFE

104

8-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE 8-5-7 USER SW GAIN

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

FILTER INH ON

OFF

Select whether or not to retain white balance

memory (A/B) data for individual filters.

ON: Retain data in the A/B memory (2

memory areas) regardless of the

filters.

OFF: Retain data for individual filters.

–CUFE

SHOCKLESS

AWB

OFF

FAST

NORMAL

SLOW1

SLOW2

SLOW3

Set SHOCKLESS AWB to ON (FAST/

NORMAL/SLOW1-3) or OFF.

SHOCKLESS AWB eliminates the shock

caused by switching the WHITE BAL

switch’s PRST/A/B setting. The switching

time can also be selected.

–CUFE

AWB AREA 25%

50%

90%

Switch the AWB detection area.

25%: Detect 25% of area around the

screen center.

50%: Detect 50% of area around the

screen center.

90%: Detect 90% of area in the full screen.

–CUFE

AWB & ABB

OFFSET

OFF

Select whether or not to reset the GAIN and

PED values in the ROP menu when AWB

and ABB are executed.

ON: Do not reset.

OFF: Reset values.

–CUFE

COLOR TEMP

PRE

3200K

5600K

Set the AWB PRE color temperature.

–CUFE

AWB A MEM

VAR

Select the function to be allocated to WHITE

BAL switch A.

MEM: Function to store values set by

executing the auto white balance.

VAR: Function to apply color temperature

set by COLOR TEMP A.

–CUFE

COLOR TEMP

3200K

5600K

Set the color temperature when VAR is

selected under AWB A.

–CUFE

AWB B MEM

ATW

VAR

Select the function to be allocated to WHITE

BAL switch B.

MEM: Function to store values set by

executing auto white balance.

ATW: Function to execute auto-tracking

white balance.

VAR: Function to apply color temperature

set by COLOR TEMP B.

–CUFE

COLOR TEMP

3200K

5600K

Set the color temperature when VAR is

selected under AWB B.

–CUFE

ATW SPEED NORMAL

SLOW

FAST

Select the control speed for the auto-

tracking white balance.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

S.GAIN

30 dB

•

Select whether or not to enable 30dB for

SUPER GAIN.

_: Enable.

• : Disable.

–CUFE

36 dB

•

Select whether or not to enable 36dB for

SUPER GAIN.

_: Enable.

• : Disable.

–CUFE

42 dB

•

Select whether or not to enable 42dB for

SUPER GAIN.

_: Enable.

• : Disable.

–CUFE

48 dB

•

Select whether or not to enable 48dB for

SUPER GAIN.

_: Enable.

• : Disable.

–CUFE

DS.GAIN

6 dB



(1/30)

•

Select whether or not to enable 6 dB



(1/30)

for DS.GAIN.

_: Enable.

• : Disable.

–CUFE

12 dB



(1/15)

•

Select whether or not to enable 12 dB



(1/15)

for DS.GAIN.

_: Enable.

• : Disable.

–CUFE

20 dB



(1/6)

•

Select whether or not to enable 20 dB



(1/6)

for DS.GAIN.

_: Enable.

• : Disable.

–CUFE

105

8-5-8 IRIS

8-6 MAIN OPERATION

8-6-1 BATTERY/P2CARD

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

A.IRIS LEVEL 000

050

100

Set the target value for auto iris.

–CUFE

A.IRIS PEAK/

AVE

000

040

100

Determine the peak-to-standard ratio for the

auto iris.

A larger value sets the auto iris to respond to

the peak in the IRIS detection window, while

a smaller value sets it to respond to the

average value in the window.

–CUFE

A.IRIS MODE NORM1

NORM2

CENTR

Select the auto iris detection window.

NORM1

:The window closer to the center of

the screen.

NORM2

:The window closer to bottom of the

screen.

CENTR

:The spot window in the center of the

screen.

–CUFE

S.IRIS LEVEL 000

080

100

Set the target value for the super iris.

–CUFE

IRIS GAIN CAM

LENS

Select which unit controls IRIS GAIN.

<Note>

Lenses with an extender, such asC2, C0.8

sold before FUJINON DIGI POWER,

perform IRIS compensation while enabling

the extender. Therefore, if this setting is

switched to CAM, the camera’s iris control

will not operate properly.

–CUFE

IRIS GAIN

VALUE

Set the adjustable value for IRIS GAIN. This

setting is effective when CAM is selected for

IRIS GAIN.

–CUFE

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

BATTERY

SELECT

PRO14

TRIM14

HYTRN50

HYTRN100

HYTRN120

DIONIC90

DIONIC160

HP-90L

BP-H120

NP-L50

ENDURA50

ENDURA80

BP-L60/90

NiCd14

NiCd13

NiCd12

TYPE A

TYPE B

Select the battery to use. Remaining

capacity detection is also performed

according to the selected battery.

The selectable battery types change

depending on the settings under [8-6-2

BATTERY SETTING1] and [8-6-3 BATTERY

SETTING2].

–CUF–

EXT DC IN

SELECT

AC_ADPT

PRO14

TRIM14

HYTRN50

HYTRN100

HYTRN120

DIONIC90

DIONIC160

HP-90L

BP-H120

NP-L50

ENDURA50

ENDURA80

BP-L60/90

NiCd14

NiCd13

NiCd12

TYPE A

TYPE B

Set the remaining capacity detection type

when a battery is connected to the DC IN

connector. Remaining capacity detection is

also performed according to the selected

battery type.

The selectable battery types change

depending on the settings under [8-6-2

BATTERY SETTING1] and [8-6-3 BATTERY

SETTING2].

<Note>

The % display is disabled even when a

digital battery is connected to the DC IN

connector.

–CUF–

BATT NEAR

END ALARM

OFF

Select whether or not to set the alarm to

beep for BATT NEAR END ALARM.

–CUF–

BATT NEAR

END CANCEL

OFF

If set to ON, the warning tone and indication

can be canceled by pressing the MODE

CHECK button when BATT NEAR END

ALARM is triggered.

–CUF–

BATT END

ALARM

OFF

Select whether or not to set the alarm to

beep for BATT END ALARM.

–CUF–

BATT REMAIN

FULL

100%

70%

Set the display content of the remaining

battery capacity indicator bars in the display

window when using a digital battery.

100%

: Indicate FULL at 100% capacity.

70%: Indicate FULL at 70% capacity.

–CUF–

106

8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

CARD NEAR

END ALARM

OFF

Select whether or not to set the alarm to

beep for P2 CARD NEAR END ALARM.

–CUF–

CARD NEAR

END TIME

3min

2min

Set the remaining time to indicate the P2

CARD NEAR END TIME alarm.

–CUF–

CARD END

ALARM

OFF

Select whether or not to set the alarm to

beep for P2 CARD END ALARM.

–CUF–

CARD REMAIN/



5min/



3min/



Set the length of time for one segment () of

the P2 card’s remaining capacity indicator

bars.

5min: One segment represents 5 minutes.

3min: One segment represents 3 minutes.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

PRO14

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.7

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the above

menu, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

TRIM14

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.6

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

HYTRON50

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.1

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

HYTRON100

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.2

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

HYTRON120

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.1

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

107

<Note>

The remaining battery capacity for digital batteries is displayed

as % inside the viewfinder (PRO14/TRIM14/HYTRON50/

HYTRON100/HYTRON120/DIONIC90/DIONIC160/NP-L50).

The BATT NEAR END alarm, however, is triggered according to

the setting on the <BATTERY SETTING1> screen, regardless of

the % indication.

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

DIONIC90

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.6

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

DIONIC160

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.3

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

HP-90L

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

12.4

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

BP-H120

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

11.5

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

NP-L50

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.0

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

ENDURA50

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.1

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

ENDURA80

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

13.1

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

BP-L60/90

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

AUTO

MANUAL

Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END

voltage.

AUTO: Set voltage automatically.

MANUAL

: Set voltage manually.

11.0

11.2

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V

steps.

–CUF–

108

8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

NiCd14

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

NEAR END 11.0

13.6

15.0

Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

END

11.0

13.2

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

–CUF–

NiCd13

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

NEAR END 11.0

12.7

15.0

Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

END

11.0

12.2

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

–CUF–

NiCd12

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

NEAR END 11.0

11.5

15.0

Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

END

11.0

11.2

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

–CUF–

TYPE A

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

FULL 12.0

15.0

17.0

Set the voltage to display the FULL

indication in 0.1 V steps.

NEAR END 11.0

13.6

15.0

Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

END

11.0

13.2

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

TYPE B

•

Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT.

_: Enable selection.

• : Disable selection.

FULL 12.0

13.5

17.0

Set the voltage to display the FULL

indication in 0.1 V steps.

NEAR END 11.0

11.8

15.0

Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

END

11.0

11.1

15.0

When MANUAL is selected in the menu

above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps.

–CUF–

109

8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1

8-6-5 MIC/AUDIO2

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

FRONT VR CH1 FRONT

W.L.

REAR

ALL

OFF

Select whether or not to enable the FRONT

AUDIO LEVEL control for the signal selected

as the input signal to AUDIO CH1.

FRONT

: Only enabled when FRONT is

selected.

W.L.: Only enabled when WIRELESS is

selected.

REAR:Only enabled when REAR is

selected.

ALL: Enabled for any input selected.

OFF: Disabled for any input selected.

Recording level does not change by

turning the volume control.

–CUF–

FRONT VR CH2 FRONT

W.L.

REAR

ALL

OFF

Select whether or not to enable the FRONT

AUDIO LEVEL control for the signal selected

as an input signal to AUDIO CH2.

FRONT

: Only enabled when FRONT is

selected.

W.L.: Only enabled when WIRELESS is

selected.

REAR:Only enabled when REAR is

selected.

ALL: Enabled for any input selected.

OFF: Disabled for any input selected.

Recording level does not change by

turning the volume control.

–CUF–

MIC LOWCUT

CH1

FRONT

REAR

W.L.

OFF

Select the microphone low-cut filter.

–CUF–

MIC LOWCUT

CH2

FRONT

REAR

W.L.

OFF

Select the microphone low-cut filter.

–CUF–

MIC LOWCUT

CH3

FRONT

REAR

W.L.

OFF

Select the microphone low-cut filter.

vCUF–

MIC LOWCUT

CH4

FRONT

REAR

W.L.

OFF

Select the microphone low-cut filter.

–CUF–

LIMITER CH1 ON

OFF

Select the limiter.

–CUF–

LIMITER CH2 ON

OFF

Select the limiter.

–CUF–

AUTO LEVEL

CH3

OFF

Select the level setting method.

–CUF–

AUTO LEVEL

CH4

OFF

Select the level setting method.

–CUF–

REC

CH3/CH4

CH1/2

Select the signals to be recorded in CH3

and CH4.

SW: According to camera’s CH3 and CH4

selector switches.

CH1/2

: Record same signals as CH1 and

CH2.

–CUF–

25M REC CH

SEL

2CH

4CH

Select the audio channels to be recorded in

the DVCPRO and DV formats.

2CH: Only recorded in CH1 and CH2.

4CH: Recorded in all channels from CH1

to CH4.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

TEST TONE NORMAL

ALWAYS

OFF

CHSEL

Select the test signal.

NORMAL

: Output test tones to CH1/2 when

the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE

selector switch is set to BARS and

the AUDIO IN switch CH1 is set to

FRONT.

ALWAYS

: Output test tones to CH1/2 when

OUTPU/AUTO KNEE selector

switch is set to BARS.

OFF: Disable test tone output.

CHSEL

: Output test tone to the channels

where the AUDIO IN switch CH1

or CH2 is set to FRONT when

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector

switch is set to BARS. The test

tone is not output to CH3 and

CH4.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

FRONT MIC

POWER

OFF

Select the phantom power supply for the

front microphone.

–CUF–

REAR MIC

POWER

OFF

Select the phantom power supply for the

rear microphone.

–CUF–

AUDIO OUT ON

OFF

Set the audio output circuit.

OFF: Power-down output circuit to disable

output.

ON: Enable output.

–CUF–

MONITOR

SELECT

STEREO

MIX

Select the signal format for the monitor

output.

–CUF–

FRONT MIC

LEVEL

–40dB

–50dB

Select the front microphone input level.

–CUF–

REAR MIC CH1

LVL

–50dB

–60dB

Select the rear microphone input level.

–CUF–

REAR MIC CH2

LVL

–50dB

–60dB

Select the rear microphone input level.

–CUF–

REAR LINE IN

LVL

0dB

+4dB

Select the rear line input level.

–CUF–

AUDIO OUT LVL 0dB

+4dB

Select the audio output level.

–CUF–

HEADROOM 18dB

20dB

Set the headroom (standard level).

–CUF–

WIRELESS

WARN

OFF

Select whether or not to enable the alarm to

trigger for poor wireless receiver reception.

–CUF–

110

8-6-6 TC/UB

8-6-7 UMID SET/INFO

<Note>

Please refer to [4-5-6 Setting the UMID Information] for the

UMID information setting.

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

TC MODE DF

NDF

Set the time code mode.

DF: Drop frame.

NDF: Non drop frame.

–CUF–

UB MODE USER

TIME

DATE

EXT

TCG

FRM RATE

REGEN

Select the user bits mode.

USER:Select UB value set in the LCD

section.

TIME: Select local time (hours, minutes,

seconds).

DATE: Select local date and time (2 last

digits of year, month, date, time).

EXT: Slaved to UB from TC-IN. If reading

fails, USER value is retained.

TCG: TCG value enters UB.

FRM RATE:

Select same camera shoting

information (frame rate, etc.) with the

VAUX UB (VITC UB).

REGEN

:Read out value stored in the card

and record value continuously.

–CUF–

VITC UB MODE USER/EXT

TIME

DATE

TCG

FRM RATE

REGEN

Select the user bits mode for VAUX TC

(VITC).

USER/EXT:

If UB MODE is set to EXT, the EXT

value is recorded. If not, USER value

set by UB is recorded.

TIME: Select local time (hours, minutes,

seconds).

DATE: Select local date and time (2 last

digits of year, month, date, time).

TCG: TCG value enters UB.

FRM RATE:

Select same camera shoting

information (frame rate, etc.) with the

VAUX UB (VITC UB).

REGEN

:Read out value stored in card and

record value continuously.

–CUF–

TCG SET HOLD ON

OFF

ON/OFF switching for the feature that

always starts recording (when the power is

turned ON again) the TCG value that was

set before the power is turned OFF.

–CUF–

FIRST REC TC REGEN

PRESET

For the first recording after the power is

turned on, a P2 card is inserted and then

switching from this P2 card to another

recording-target P2 card is performed,

select whether or not to regenerate the time

code as the value on the new P2 card.

REGEN:

For clips recorded on the recording-

target P2 card, regenerate the time

code as the time code of the clip that

has the most recent date and time.

PRESET:

Use the camera-recorder’s internal

time code.

<Note>

Set the date and time accurately. For

guidance on setting, see [4-5-2 Setting the

Internal Clock’s Date and Time].

–CUF–

P. O F F L C D

DISPLAY

OFF

Select whether or not to display the time

code setting and counter indication on the

LCD monitor when the power is turned OFF.

ON: Display setting and indication while

the power is turned OFF.

OFF: Power-down LCD monitor while

camera power is turned OFF. Setting

and indication disabled.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

TC OUT TCG

TCG/TCR

Select the time code to be output to the time

code output connector.

TCG: Always output time code generator

value.

TCG/TCR:

Display time code generator value in

E-E mode, and time code reader

value in V-V mode.

–CUF–

TC DISP SEL 30F

24F

Select the display format for the time code

frame digits.

30F: Display time code frame digits in 30

frames.

24F: Convert time code frame digits into

24 frames for display.

–CUF–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

COUNTRY NO-INFO

Input the user’s country. NO-INFO is

displayed until the input completes.

–CUF–

ORGANIZATION

NO-INFO

Input the user’s organisation or company

name. NO-INFO is displayed until the input

completes.

–CUF–

USER NO-INFO

Input the user name. NO-INFO is displayed

until the input completes.

–CUF–

DEVICE NODE

Indicate the product ID number.

–––––

111

8-7 FILE

8-7-1 SD CARD READ/WRITE

8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT

8-7-3 LENS FILE

8-7-4 SCENE

8-7-5 INITIALIZE

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

R.SELECT 1

Select the file number to read out.

–––F–

READ

Read out the data from the SD card.

–––––

W.SELECT 1

Select the file number to write in.

–––F–

WRITE

Write the camera-recorder’s menu data to

the SD card.

–––––

CARD CONFIG

Format the SD card.

–––––

TITLE READ

Read out the title of the data recorded on the

SD card.

–––––

TITLE1-8:

Up to 8 letters can be set for the title name.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

ID READ/

WRITE

OFF

Select whether or not to include the

CAMERA ID when reading out or writing to

the SD card.

–––F–

USER MENU

SELECT R/W

OFF

Select whether or not to include the FILE

MENU settings when reading out or writing

to the SD card.

–––F–

SYSTEM MENU

R/W

OFF

Select whether or not to include the set

values on the SYSTEM SETTING page

when reading out or writing to the SD card.

–––F–

PA I N T M E NU

LEVEL R/W

OFF

Select whether or not to include the adjusted

values on the PAINT page when reading out

or writing to the SD card.

–––F–

PA I N T M E NU

SW(



) R/W

OFF

Select whether or not to include the set

values on the PAINT MENU page when

reading out or writing to the SD card.

–––F–

VF MENU

R/W

OFF

Select whether or not to include the set

values on the VF page when reading out or

writing to the SD card.

–––F–

CAM OPE

MENU R/W

OFF

Select whether or not to include the set

values on the CAM OPERATION page when

reading out or writing to the SD card.

–––F–

MAIN OPE

MENU R/W

OFF

Select whether or not to include the set

values on the MAIN OPERATION page

when reading out or writing to the SD card.

–––F–

MAINTE MENU

R/W

OFF

Select whether or not to include the set

values on the MAINTENANCE page when

reading out or writing to the SD card.

–––F–

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

FILE NO. 1

Select the lens file number.

–––––

READ

Read the lens file data.

–––––

WRITE

Write the lens file data.

–––––

TITLE1-8

Up to 12 letters can be set for the title name.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

READ USER

DATA

Read out the data from the user area in the

memory.

–––––

SCENE SEL 1

Select the scene file.

–––––

READ

Read the scene file.

–––––

WRITE

Write the scene file.

–––––

RESET

Reset the scene file values to the initial

values.

–––––

TITLE 1-3

Create the scene file title.

–––––

TITLE 4 FILMLIKE

Create the scene file title. The title, including

the data, is set to FILMLIKE, both as the

initial value and after resetting.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

READ

FAC TORY DATA

The menu (USER MENU, MAIN MENU,

OPTION MENU) values are all reset to

factory settings.

–––––

WRITE USER

DATA

Save the user preference menu data in the

camera’s internal memory.

–––––

RESET LENS

FILES

Reset the lens file data to the factory

settings.

–––––

112

8-8 MAINTENANCE

8-8-1 SYSTEM CHECK

8-8-2 LENS ADJ

8-8-3 BLACK SHADING

8-8-4 WHITE SHADING

8-8-5 DIAGNOSTIC1

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

COLOR CHECK ON

OFF

ON/OFF switching for checking proper

operation of the camera-recorder.

Displays the center Y and RGB levels on the

viewfinder to indicate whether the signals

have been properly processed and

transmitted from the optical system to the

digital system.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

F2.8 ADJ ON

OFF

The iris is only set to F2.8 when this item set

to ON.

–––––

F16 ADJ ON

OFF

The iris is only set to F16 when this item set

to ON.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

CORRECT ON

OFF

ON/OFF switching for digital black shading

compensation.

–CUFE

DETECTION

(DIG)

–

Execute digital black shading compensation.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

CORRECT ON

OFF

ON/OFF switching for white shading

compensation.

–CUFE

DETECTION

(V SAW)

–

Execute white shading compensation.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

CAMSOFT(IN)

Display the software version for the

microprocessor-controlled flash.

–––––

CAMSOFT

(OUT)

Display the software version for the external

flash.

–––––

CAM TABLE

Display the table version.

–––––

FONT ROM

Display the character font version.

–––––

CAM DSP

FPGA1

Display the program version for the FPGA

(Field Programmable Gate Array) that

processes camera block signals.

–––––

CAM DSP

FPGA2

Display the program version for the FPGA

that processes camera block signals.

–––––

CAM SYS

FPGA

Display the program version for the FPGA

that processes camera block signals.

–––––

PULSE FPGA

Display the program version for the FPGA

that processes the CCD scanning.

–––––

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8-8-6 DIAGNOSTIC2

8-8-7 HOURS METER

8-9 OPTION MENU

8-9-1 OPTION

The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset

mode.

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

SYSCON SOFT

Display the software version for the system

control microprocessor.

–––––

LCD SOFT

Display the software version for the LCD

microprocessor.

–––––

P2CS OS

Display the OS version for the streaming

controller.

–––––

P2CS AP

Display the application version for the

streaming controller.

–––––

MSC FPGA

Display the program version for the

streaming control FPGA.

–––––

FLT FPGA

Display the program version for the FPGA

that processes recording / playback signals.

–––––

SIF FPGA

Display the program version for the serial

interface FPGA.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

OPERATION

Display total hours the camera power has

been turned ON.

–––––

LCD

BACKLIGHT

Display total hours the LCD monitor

backlight power has been turned ON.

–––––

P. O N T I M E S

Display total number of times the power

switch has been turned ON.

–––––

Items/

Data Saved

Adjustable

Range

Remarks

ENG

SECURITY

OFF

Select whether or not to prohibit opening the

menu screen.

ON: Menu screen cannot be opened.

Please consult your nearest service

center to release the setting.

OFF: Menu screen can be opened.

–C–––

P.HALF SHUT ON

OFF

Select whether or not to enable the 1/2

shutter when the shutter is set to OFF while

operating in the progressive mode.

ON: Enable 1/2 shutter.

OFF: Disable 1/2 shutter.

–C–––

ID MIX INH ON

OFF

Select whether or not to inhibit mixing the ID

in the camera image.

ON: Inhibit mixing. ID is not mixed in the

camera image.

OFF: Do not inhibit. Camera ID setting

under VF INDCATOR1 is reflected in

the camera image.

–C–––

AUDIO OUT

DELAY

DELAYED

THROUGH

Select whether or not to delay audio,

headphone and speaker outputs.

DELAYED:

Delay audio output in

synchronisation with video output.

THROUGH:

Output audio input without delay.

This setting prevents echo effect

between the sound source and audio

output when the sound source is

near the camera-recorder.

–C–––

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Chapter 9 Specifications

[General]

Operating temperature:

°F to +104 °F. ( 0 °C to +40 °C.)

Storage temperature:

–4

°F to +140 °F. (–20 °C to +60 °C.)

Operating humidity:

10% to maximum 85% (relative humidity).

Maximum continuous operation:

Approximately 120 minutes (main unit only, with LCD

monitor OFF and using an Anton/Bauer Hytron50

battery).

Dimensions (W C H [excluding handle and wireless

option cover] C D):

5-3/16 C 8-1/2 C 12-1/2 inches.

(137 C 209 C 318 mm.)

Weight:

9.27 lbs (4.2 kg)

(main unit only, excluding VF mount).

[Camera Unit]

Pickup devices:

2/3-inch, 520,000 pixels IT CCD C 3.

CC/ND Filters:

1: 3200K

2: 5600K + 1/8ND

3: 5600K

4: 5600K + 1/64ND

Quantizing:

14-bit linear/18 MHz

Digital signal processing:

36 MHz

Horizontal drive frequency:

18 MHz

Programmable gain:

Three positions (L/M/H) can be set by selecting from

–3, 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +15, +18, +21, +24, +27 or

+30 dB.

Super Gain (S.GAIN):

Selectable from +30, +36, +42 or +48 dB.

Digital Super Gain (DS.GAIN):

Selectable from +6, +12 or +20 dB.

Shutter speeds:

1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

Synchro-scan shutter:

1/60.3 to 1/249.7

Lens mount:

2/3-inch bayonet type.

Color separation optical system:

Optical prism (F1.4).

Sensitivity:

F13 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection).

Minimum object illuminance:

0.01 lux

(F1.4 with +48 dB (D.GAIN) and +20 dB (DS.GAIN)).

Video S/N:

65 dB (standard).

Horizontal resolution:

750 lines (center, standard).

Vertical resolution:

400/450 lines (SUPER V mode).

LCD Monitor:

3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 200,000 pixels.

Memory Card Unit

Video recording formats:

Selectable from DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV.

Audio recording formats:

48 kHz 16-bit 4ch (DVCPRO50).

48 kHz 16-bit 2ch/4ch selectable (DVCPRO).

Recording/playback time:

Approximately 8 minutes:

When recorded in DVCPRO format using one AJ-

P2C002SG card with audio signals recorded on 2

channels.

<Note>

This recording time represents one shot

continuously recorded on a P2 card. The recording

time may be shorter, depending on the number of

shots recorded.

Video System

Analog component output:

Frequency range:

Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz, +1.0/–3.0 dB

(DVCPRO50).

B/PR: 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB

(DVCPRO50).

S/N:

Minimum 55 dB.

Power supply DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V).

Power consumption:

24 W (Main unit only, with LCD monitor OFF).

27 W (With theSDI-E1394 option installed, LCD

monitor ON).

indicates safety information.

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Audio System

Sampling frequency:

48 kHz (synchronised with video).

Quantizing:

16 bits

Frequency response:

20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB (at standard level).

Dynamic range:

Minimum 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD).

Distortion factor:

0.1% or less (1 kHz, standard level).

Headroom:

20 dB

[Input/output Unit]

Video input

GEN LOCK IN:

BNC, 1.0 V

P-P, 75 J.

(VIDEO IN can be selected by switching menu.)

Video output

MON OUT:

BNC, 1.0 V

P-P, 75 J.

VIDEO OUT:

BNC, 1.0 V

P-P, 75 J.

Audio input

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2:

XLR C 2, 3 pins.

LINE, MIC, and +48 V switch-selectable.

LINE: +4 dBu.

(0/+4 dBu selectable with menu)

MIC: –60 dBu.

(–60/–50 dBu selectable with menu)

MIC + 48V: Compatible with +48V phantom power

supply.

–60 dBu.

(–60/–50 dBu selectable with menu)

MIC IN:

XLR, 3 pins.

+48 V phantom: ON/OFF selectable with menu,

3 k

J balanced, –50/–40 dBu

selectable with menu

WIRELESS IN:

25 pin D-SUB, –40 dBu.

Audio output

AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2:

XLR, 5 pins, +4 dBu.

(0/+4 dBu selectable with menu)

Balanced low-impedance output.

Headphones

Stereo mini jack C 2

Time code input

TC IN:

BNC, 0.5 V

P-P to 8 VP-P, 10 kJ.

Time code output

TC OUT:

BNC, low impedance, 2.0

± 0.5 VP-P.

Miscellaneous

DC IN:

XLR, 4 pins, DC 12 V (DC 11 V - 17 V).

DC OUT:

4 pins, DC 12 V (DC 11 V - 17 V).

Maximum rated current: 1 A.

LENS:

Multiple 12 pins.

EVF:

Multiple 20 pins.

GPS:

6 pins (connector for AJ-GPS900G).

ECU:

6 pins (connector for AJ-EC3P).

Accessories

Shoulder Strap.

Front Audio Level control knob.

Screw, M2 C 6 mm (XYNZ+J6FZ) C1 pc.

PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY

UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Executive Office:

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000

EASTERN ZONE:

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621

Southeast Region:

1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835

Central Region:

1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200

WESTERN ZONE:

3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500

Government Marketing Department:

52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840

Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) (800) 334-4881/24 Hr. Fax (800) 334-4880

Emergency after hour parts orders (800) 334-4881

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

Emergency 24 Hour Service (800) 222-0741

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010

Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127

Panasonic Sales Company

Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 (787) 750-4300

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