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    Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera Recorder Model No. AJ- P Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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    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
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    the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: zTO REDUCE THE and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
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    Output Signals 53 Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control 53 Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons 54 Setting Color Temperature Manually 54 4
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    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
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    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
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    in shadow areas and reduces whiteout in highlighted areas. This is particularly useful for on-site news shooting. 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
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    recorded video. / Support for SDI Output (when AJ-YA902AG installed) The AJ-SPX800P, when equipped with the extension board AJ-YA902AG, can output DVCPRO50 (Audio 4ch) AJ-P2COO2SG Approx. 8 minutes Approx. 4 minutes (For more information, see the instruction manual for the appropriate memory
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    control unit: 1 AJ-MC700P microphone receiver AJ-EC3P Sennheiser EK3041 Stereo microphone:* AJ-MC900G Viewfinder: AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB Lens: (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon GPS unit: AJ-GPS900G Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Soft carry-case: AJ-SC900 Video camera-recorder AJ-SPX800P V mount type
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    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. 10
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    replace the connector. For more information, contact your distributor or designated service provider. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording 2. AUTO: Recording level automatically controlled. MAN: Recording level manually controlled. AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch Use this
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    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
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    2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 2 / 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
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    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 color temperature using a menu option. For more information, see [4-8-5 Manually setting the color temperature]. Pressing the AUTO W/B BAL Switch toward [
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    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
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    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
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    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 User bits indicated. Time code indicated. CTL indicated. * CTL will be supported in the near future. TCG (time code selector) switch This switch is used
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    option USB is set to "ON".The menu option USB can be found in the 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
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    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. When the DISPLAY switch is positioned at UB, each press of the HOLD button changes the indication through VTCG (VTC
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    the viewfinder. Viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever Used to adjust the fore-and-aft position of the viewfinder. For more information, see the instruction manual for the viewfinder. 20
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    the popped-up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2 card. P2 card LED Slide lock button Slide-out door 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
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    . Only reading is enabled. The write-protect switch on the P2 card is positioned at [PROTECT]. Only reading is enabled. The card is not supported by your AJ-SPX800P. Replace the card. The P2 card is not properly formatted. Reformat the card. No P2 card is inserted. * The mode check indication is
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    installed, set the switches as detailed below, before starting to use your AJ-SPX800P. Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery pack five, first check the battery placement. If placement is not the problem, replace the battery with a fully charged one. Setting the switches
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    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
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    start recording using the internal the SYSTEM SETTING page. memory of the AJ-SPX800P. In this case, recording cannot be These are the options for PRE REC TIME. stopped until the P2 card is recognised. However, if the AJ-SPX800P determines that the inserted P2 0-15 SEC (for DVCPRO 25M or DV)
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    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". When recording is paused, pressing the RET button automatically locates the last two
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    connected to the VIDEO OUT or MON OUT connector of the AJ-SPX800P also provides color playback. independently of the normal sound data recorded 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 "
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    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
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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3 To record high-quality video with the AJ-SPX800P, the black and Place a white pattern at a point where the light conditions white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. match those for the light
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    the unit must be inspected. For more information, contact a service center or your distributor. Error message COLOR TEMP. HIGH 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,
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    z Ensure that the lens connector is connected and the lens 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
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    are available, the display changes in the following order: NORMAL mode 1/100 1/120 1/250 SUPER V mode 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 SYNCHRO SCAN mode 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
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    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
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    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
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    F:1---- w R:2---- w---+ When operating the AJ-SPX800P without a sound recordist, it is recommended menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Note that the recording level cannot be adjusted manually. These options are found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION
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    not recorded. The menu option UB MODE can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. 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
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    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
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    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 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
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    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
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    color bar signals does not indicate the camera ID. 1 Go to the screen from the CAM OPERATION page.  &$0(5$,'! 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
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    can display a screen that allows you to check the settings and status of the AJ-SPX800P. 4-6-1 Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the screen as Menu Configuration For more information, contact your local service center or distributor. LIGHT button JOG dial button MENU button 41
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    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
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    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. Options with [_] are effective. The number of options that can be added to USER MENU is 14 C 3 = 42
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    , 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
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    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 CH1: ON/OFF disabling
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    Information Item Indication Camera Warning and AWB A ACTIVE Report Area AWB B ACTIVE AWB A OK _._K (related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK _._K and switch settings) AWB BREAK _._K AWB NG COLOR TEMP LOW COLOR TEMP HIGH LEVEL OVER LOW LIGHT TIME OVER AWB PRESET _._K ATW MODE CHECK FILTER AWB A
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    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 being recorded. When the
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    Information Item P2 card remaining free space Indication ___min END WP LOOP INFO P2 _/_ 12 card remaining free space (when MODE CHECK is being performed) ___min D.ZOOM DZ Super iris ON/super black ON Color temperature S B SB _._K Shutter speed/mode 1/__._ 1/100 - 1/2000 SUPER V Status
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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. 5 Through the menu option LCD MON CHAR, specify whether or not the
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    (optional accessory) is attached, an SDI signal can be output from the VIDEO OUT In addition to the standard L/M/H gain mode, the AJ-SPX800P supports S.GAIN (super gain) mode, featuring greater than 30- connector. For more information, see [8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL]. dB analog gain-up, together with DS
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    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 4-9-5 Setting Color Temperature Manually The white balance can be manually adjusted by setting the color temperature. Manual color temperature settings can
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    card (optional accessory) into the SD card slot with the notch upward. Close the lid. 7,7 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
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    :]. 6'&$5'5($':5,7(! 56(/(&7 5($' :6(/(&7 5,7( &$5'&21),* 7,7/(5($'  7,7 5 Press the JOG dial button. This moves the cursor to the entry area, putting the AJ-SPX800P in entry mode. 6'&$5'5($':5,7(! 56(/(&7 5($' :6(/(&7 5,7( &$5'&21),* 7,7/(5($'  7,7 56
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    9 NO CARD (No SD card inserted.) WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR (SD card not properly formatted.) WRITE NG The card has not been formatted using the AJ-SPX800P. Replace the card. The card may be defective. 7 Press the JOG dial button to accept a desired character. 8 Turn the JOG dial button to move the
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    (SD card not readable.) READ NG CANNOT ACCCESS (SD card not accessible). Remedy Insert an SD card. The card has not been formatted using the AJ-SPX800P. Replace the card. Write file data. Only data written with the AJSPX800P is readable. Example: The SD card is not accessible because it is being
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    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 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
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    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 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. To change
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    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. 7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES
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    button to move the cursor to the title entry area, putting the AJ-SPX800P in entry mode. :5,7(" 
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    be used: 2 Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of the arrow. • Panasonic • Anton/Bauer • IDX • PACO • Sony 5 z Other batteries may be used using it. (Please refer to the battery charger's instruction manual for information about charging.) Release lever  %$77
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    When using a BP-90 type battery pack. 1 Remove the battery holder. 3 Connect the battery pack plug to the socket inside the battery case, and insert the battery pack into the case. Battery holder Label surface 2 Attaching the battery case to the camera-recorder.  Connect the cable on the camera
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    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 (
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    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. DC IN Socket 5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and Adjusting its Position Please refer to the viewfinder instruction manual. Note: A slide rail is required
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    does not need to be re-adjusted as long as the same lens is mounted on the camera. 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
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    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
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    This completes the white shading adjustment. The compensation values are stored in the non-volatile internal memory. Therefore, re-adjusting the white shading is not required, even after the camera-recorder power has been turned off. 6 Press the JOG Dial button again and turn it until a desired
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    Reading out the Lens File Data 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. Resetting Lens File Data to Factory
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    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 refer to the wireless receiver's instruction manual for such information as operation of the wireless receiver. AUDIO IN Switch 71
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    When Using the Unislot® Wireless Receiver 1 Remove the cover to insert the wireless receiver and secure it with the screws. 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.
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    the strap. Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached. AJ-   w  5-7 Attaching the Rain Cover When using the SHAN- , 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,
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    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. Front Audio Level Control Screw Î Marks Knob (Accessory) Screw (Accessory) Remove the screw in the center of the Front Audio Level
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    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
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    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
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    6-3 Selecting Thumbnails 6-4 Playing Back Clips 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
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    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
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    6-7 Voice Memo A voice memo is audio data that can be attached to the clip separately from the voice recorded during shooting. 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 5 Press the left/right
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    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 
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    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
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    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.
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 87
    Part No. K1AB106J0010 Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-6SC (Hirose Electric Co.) ECU 1 CAM CONT 2 CAM DATA 3 NC 4 ECU ON 5 UNREG 12V 6 GND Panasonic Part No. K1AB106J0010 Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-6SC (Hirose Electric Co.) 2 1 3 61 5 2 43 The camera's REC START/STOP is allocated to
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 88
    7-3 Warning System 7-3-1 Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during 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
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 89
    5. P2 Card Fully Recorded Display window indication WARNING lamp Tally lamp Viewfinder Warning tone Warning description All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA capacity start blinking. Continues to light up until an operation is performed. Continues to blink 4 times per second until an operation
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 90
    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-1 Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION SYSTEM SETTING PAINT ROP MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA FLARE CAMERA SETTING SYSTEM MODE OPTION MODE REC FUNCTION
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 91
    for card status indications. OFF: LEDs remain off. is attached. *To be supported in the near future.) z After the power has been turned OFF, add an error detection flag to the SDI output (when the optional AJ-YA902AG is attached). Vertical Detail (V.DTL) produces unnatural SAVE SW (AUD
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    8-2-3 REC FUNCTION 8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks PRE REC TIME 0SEC : 15SEC -CUF - Set PRE RECORDING. 0-15SEC: Set the length of time that can be retrospectively recorded before the REC START button is pressed. The maximum selectable range is 8 seconds when
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    8-2-5 LCD MONITOR 8-3 PAINT 8-3-1 ROP Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks BRIGHTNESS -7 : +0 : - C U F - +7 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. MASTER PED -200 : +020 : S C U F E +200 Set the master pedestal level. COLOR LEVEL -7 : +0 : - C
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    8-3-2 MATRIX 8-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION Items/ Adjustabl Data Saved e Range Remarks „MATRIX A TABLE B Select the color correction table. 2 types of tables can be stored: type A and type B. SCU F E MATRIX R-G -31 : +00 : S C U F E +31 Adjust the tint. MATRIX R-B -31 : +00 : S C U F E +31
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    8-3-4 LOW SETTING 8-3-5 MID SETTING Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks „MASTER -3dB GAIN : 0dB : S C U F E 30dB Select the master gain from -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. „MASTER -3dB GAIN : 9dB : S C U F E 30dB
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    8-3-6 HIGH SETTING 8-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks „MASTER -3dB GAIN : 18dB : S C U F E 30dB Select the master gain from -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. H.DTL LEVEL 00 : 12 : S C U F E 63 Set H.DTL. V.DTL LEVEL 00 : 17 : S C U F E 31 Set
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    200 Set the master pedestal. DTL OFF SCU F E „SKIN TONE ON ON/OFF switching for ZEBRA within the : +020 : S C U F E +200 ZEBRA OFF SKIN TONE range. „MANUAL ON Set the mode when the AUTO KNEE switch SCU F E SKIN DTL 0 Adjust the effect of SKIN TONE DTC KNEE OFF SCU F E is OFF. The
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    8-3-10 GAMMA 8-3-12 „CAMERA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks MASTER 0.35 GAMMA : 0.45 : S C U F E 0.75 Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. R GAMMA -15 : +00 : S C U F E +15 Set the Rch gamma. B GAMMA -15 : +00 : S C U F E +15 Set the Bch gamma. GAMMA MODE STD SEL
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    8-4 VF 8-4-1 VF DISPLAY 8-4-2 VF MARKER Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks DISP NORMAL CONDITION HOLD - CU F E NORMAL: Display status constantly. HOLD: Display status only when the MODE CHECK switch is pressed. TABLE A B - CU F E
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    SAVE - CU F E 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". Set the SAVE lamp function. P2CARD: The lamp blinks in synch with
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    8-4-6 MODE CHECK IND 8-4-7 !LED Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks STATUS ON OFF Select whether or not to display the status indication during MODE CHECK. GAIN(0dB) ON OFF Select whether or not to illuminate when GAIN is set to other than
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    8-5 CAM OPERATION 8-5-1 CAMERA ID 8-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks ID1 -CUF - Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded on color bars. Up to 10 characters are allowed for this setting. ID2 -CUF - Setting 2 for the CAMERA ID recorded on color bars. Up to 10 characters
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    8-5-4 USER SW 8-5-5 SW MODE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks Items/ Adjustable Data Saved 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 - C U F E SLOT SEL USER1 SW INH S.GAIN DS.GAIN S.IRIS I.OVR S.
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    8-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE 8-5-7 USER SW GAIN Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks FILTER INH ON OFF - CU F E 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
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 105
    8-5-8 IRIS 8-6 MAIN OPERATION 8-6-1 BATTERY/P2CARD Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks A.IRIS LEVEL 000 Set the target value for auto iris. BATTERY PRO14 Select the battery to use. Remaining : 050 : - C U F E 100 A.IRIS PEAK/ 000 AVE :
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    U F - 15.0 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. _: Enable selection. • : Disable selection. Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END voltage. AUTO: Set voltage automatically. MANUAL: Set voltage manually. When MANUAL is selected in the above menu, set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps. TRIM14
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 107
    AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END AUTO Select auto or manual to set the NEAR END MANUAL voltage. MANUAL voltage. AUTO: Set voltage automatically. AUTO: Set voltage automatically. MANUAL: Set voltage manually. MANUAL: Set voltage manually. 11.0 When MANUAL is selected in the
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 108
    : 15.0 END 11.0 : 11.1 : - C U F - 15.0 Set the voltage to display the FULL indication in 0.1 V steps. Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V steps. When MANUAL is selected in the menu above, set the END voltage in 0.1 V steps. The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. 108
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 109
    8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks FRONT VR CH1 FRONT Select whether or not to enable the FRONT TEST TONE NORMAL Select the test signal. W.L. AUDIO LEVEL control for the signal selected ALWAYS NORMAL: Output test tones to
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 110
    8-6-6 TC/UB Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks TC MODE DF NDF -CUF - Set the time code mode. DF: Drop frame. NDF: Non drop frame. UB MODE USER TIME DATE EXT TCG FRM RATE REGEN -CUF - Select the user bits mode. USER:Select UB value set in the LCD section. TIME: Select local time (
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 111
    8-7 FILE 8-7-1 SD CARD READ/WRITE 8-7-3 LENS FILE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks R.SELECT 1 : - - - F -8 Select the file number to read out. READ Read out the data from the SD card. Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks FILE NO. 1 : - - - - -8 Select the lens file
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 112
    8-8 MAINTENANCE 8-8-1 SYSTEM CHECK 8-8-5 DIAGNOSTIC1 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved 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
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 113
    . Display the OS version for the streaming controller. -C- - - P.HALF SHUT ON OFF ON: OFF: Menu screen cannot be opened. Please consult your nearest service center to release the setting. Menu screen can be opened. Select whether or not to enable the 1/2 shutter when the shutter is set to OFF
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 114
    Chapter 9 Specifications [General] Power supply DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V). Power consumption: 24 W (Main unit only, with LCD monitor OFF). 27 W (With theSDI-E1394 option installed, LCD monitor ON). indicates safety information. Operating temperature: 32 °F to +104 °F. (0 °C to +40 °C.)
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 115
    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). MON OUT: BNC, 1.0 VP-P, 75 J. VIDEO OUT: BNC, 1.0 VP-P, 75 J. Audio input Accessories 9 Shoulder Strap. Front Audio Level
  • Panasonic AJSPX800P | AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 116
    . 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
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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.