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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may be locked to an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code generator to the internal generator. Example 2: Connecting two or more AGHPX300Ps with one another, with one being used as the reference device. Reference device Connections for externally locking the time code (examples) As illustrated, both the reference video signals and the time code must be input. Example 1: L ocking the time code to external signals Reference time code TC IN Reference video signal GENLOCK IN VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN VIDEO OUT TC OUT  NOTE • In addition to an HD Y reference signal, a composite video signal can also be input as reference signal. • Input composite video signals when the system mode is 480i (SD) and 720P. • During HD-Y signal input in 720P system mode, GENLOCK input for the video signal is applied but the time code is delayed by 1 field. • If the reference GENLOCK input signal becomes irregular and recording cannot be normally performed, "TEMPORARY PAUSE IRREGULAR FRM SIG" blinks in red in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen and the current clip is divided. The continuity of the time code cannot be guaranteed. Recording resumes when the signal returns to normal. Recording will not resume if interval, one-shot or loop recording is in progress.  NOTE • Set the menu option TC VIDEO SYNCHRO to TC IN in the OUTPUT SEL screen and the menu option GL PHASE to COMPOSITE in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen on both units. • Setting TC VIDEO SYNCHRO in the OUTPUT SEL screen to TC IN will supply the time code via TC IN to the next slave device without delay. • The subcarrier in the VBS signal of the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera cannot be externally locked. 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 Set the COUNTER button to TC. 4 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. 62

Section	Page
Read this first!	2
Precautions for Use	4
Chapter 1 Overview	8
Camera Unit Features	8
Recording and Playback Features	10
Outline of operations	12
Saving and editing on external devices	12
System Conﬁguration	13
Standard accessories	14
Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions	15
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section	15
Audio (input) Function Section	16
Audio (output) Function Section	17
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section	18
Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section	22
Time Code Section	23
Warning and Status Display Functions	24
LCD Monitor	24
Viewfinder	25
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback	26
Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock	26
P2 Cards	28
Inserting P2 Cards	28
Removing P2 Cards	28
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content	29
P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards	29
P2 card recording times	30
Handling P2 Card Recording	31
Basic Procedures	32
Shooting	33
Normal Recording	33
Standard and Native Recording	34
Standard recording (pull-down recording)	34
Native recording	34
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording	35
Native VFR Recording	35
Standard VFR recording(pulldown recording)	35
Using VFR Recording Function	36
Special Recording Modes	38
Pre-recording (PRE REC)	38
Interval recording (INTERVAL REC)	39
One-shot recording (ONE SHOT REC)	39
Loop recording (LOOP REC)	40
PROXY Recording Function (Optional)	40
Hot Swap Recording	40
REC REVIEW Function	40
Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function	41
Text Memo Recording Function	41
Normal and Variable Speed Playback	42
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording	43
Selecting recording signals	43
List of recording formats and functions	44
Recording settings and recording function table	45
Selecting video output	45
List of recording, playback and output formats	46
Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance	48
Adjusting the White Balance	48
Adjusting the Black Balance	49
Setting the Electronic Shutter	51
Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed	51
Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode	51
FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function	52
Setting FBC function	52
Assigning functions to USER buttons	53
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels	54
Selecting Audio Input Signals	54
Adjusting Recording Levels	54
Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control	55
CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels	55
Setting Time Data	56
Recording time codes and user bits	57
Setting user bits	58
Entering the User Bits	58
Setting the Time Code	60
Externally Locking the Time Code	62
Outputting the time code externally	63
GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup	64
Counter Setting and Display	64
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays	65
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout	65
Selecting Viewfinder Display Information	65
Screen displays	66
Center Information Display	69
Checking and displaying shooting status	71
MODE CHECK indication	72
Center marker display	73
Safety zone markers	73
Audio level meter magnification	73
Zebra pattern display	74
Focus assist function	75
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor	76
Waveform monitor function	77
Adjusting and Setting up the Viewfinder	78
Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder Position	78
Diopter Adjustment	78
Using the Viewfinder	78
Emphasizing Image Outlines	79
Setting the viewfinder to monochrome mode	79
Handling setup data	80
Configuration of setup data files	80
Handling SD memory cards	81
Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD memory card	81
How to Use Scene File Data	82
Saving scene files and other settings on SD memory cards	84
Chapter 5 Preparation	86
Power Supply	86
Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type	86
Use of the external DC power supply	88
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens	89
Mounting the Lens	89
Adjusting the Lens Flange Back	90
White Shading Compensation	91
Setting Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)	92
Preparing for Audio Input	95
When Using the Front Microphone	95
Using a wireless receiver	95
When Using Audio Devices	96
Attaching Accessories	97
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod	97
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	97
Attaching the Rain Cover	98
Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob	98
Attaching the Eye Cup	98
DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection	99
Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Controller	100
Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails	101
Thumbnail Operations	101
Thumbnail Manipulations Overview	101
Thumbnail Screen	102
Selecting Thumbnails	104
Playing back Clips	104
Switching the Thumbnail Display	105
Changing thumbnails	106
Shot Mark	106
Text Memo	107
Deleting Clips	108
Restoring Clips	109
Reconnection of Incomplete Clips	109
Copying Clips	109
Setting of Clip Meta Data	110
Setting of Proxy (optional)	114
Formatting a P2 Card	114
Formatting SD memory cards	115
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode	115
Properties	116
Chapter 7 Menu Operations	120
Viewfinder and LCD Menus	120
Using the menus	120
Initializing the menu settings	121
Setup menu structure	122
Setup menu list	124
SCENE FILE screen	124
SYSTEM SETUP screen	126
SW MODE screen	128
RECORDING SETUP screen	129
AUDIO SETUP screen	130
OUTPUT SEL screen	132
DISPLAY SETUP screen	132
BATTERY SETUP screen	134
CARD FUNCTIONS screen	136
LENS SETUP screen	136
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen	137
DIAGNOSTIC screen	138
OPTION MENU screen	138
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices	139
Functionality Provided by Connections to USB 2.0 Connector	139
Connecting to a computer in USB device mode	139
USB host mode	140
Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector	145
Recording signals input to the DVCPRO/DV connector	145
Control of external devices through 1394 connection	146
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections	147
Inspections Before Shooting	147
Preparing for Inspections	147
Inspecting the Camera Unit	147
Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions	148
Maintenance	150
Eyepiece Care	150
Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder	150
Charging the internal battery	150
Warning System	151
Warning Description Tables	151
Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE	153
Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit	155
Chapter 10 Index	156
Chapter 11 Specifications	160
Dimensions and specifications	160
Dimensions	160
Specifications	160

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Chapter²´² Adjustments²and²Settings²for²Recording

Externally Locking the Time Code

The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may

be locked to an external generator. It is also possible

to lock an external time code generator to 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 to

external signals

Reference²time²

code

Reference²video²

signal

TC²IN

GENLOCK²IN



NOTE

• In addition to an HD Y reference signal, a composite video

signal can also be input as reference signal.

• Input composite video signals when the system mode is 480i

(SD) and 720P.

• During HD-Y signal input in 720P system mode, GENLOCK

input for the video signal is applied but the time code is

delayed by 1 ﬁeld.

• If the reference GENLOCK input signal becomes irregular

and recording cannot be normally performed, “TEMPORARY

PAUSE IRREGULAR FRM SIG” blinks in red in the viewﬁnder

and on the LCD screen and the current clip is divided. The

continuity of the time code cannot be guaranteed. Recording

resumes when the signal returns to normal. Recording

will not resume if interval, one-shot or loop recording is in

progress.



Example 2: Connecting two or more AG-

HPX300Ps with one another,

with one being used as the

reference device.

Reference²device

VIDEO²OUT

TC²OUT

TC²IN

GENLOCK²IN

VIDEO²OUT

TC²OUT

TC²IN

GENLOCK²IN

VIDEO²OUT

TC²OUT



NOTE

• Set the menu option TC VIDEO SYNCHRO to TC IN in the

OUTPUT SEL screen and the menu option GL PHASE to

COMPOSITE in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen on both units.

• Setting TC VIDEO SYNCHRO in the OUTPUT SEL screen to TC

IN will supply the time code via TC IN to the next slave device

without delay.

• The subcarrier in the VBS signal of the VIDEO OUT connector

of the camera cannot be externally locked.

To externally lock the time code

Follow the steps below.

Turn²on²the²POWER²switch.

Position²the²TCG²switch²at²[F-RUN].

Set²the²COUNTER²button²to²TC.

Supply²a²phase-relationship²reference²

time²code²(that²conforms²to²the²time²code²

requirements)²and²reference²video²signals²

to²the²TC²IN²and²GENLOCK²IN²connectors,²

respectively.