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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording • Now the built-in time code generator is locked to the reference time code. • When locked to an external time code generator, the time code is at all times locked to the external time code, which is displayed as a highlighted value on the counter indicator. Do not engage the recording mode during the few seconds it takes for the sync generator to stabilize. • Once a slave relationship is established, the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors stay in slave status.* Note that the following events release slave status. • When TC PRESET is performed • When the REC SIGNAL option in the SYSTEM SETUP screen is set to 1394. • The power is turned off • The time code mode is switched • The TCG switch is set to R-RUN • When REC FORMAT and CAMERA MODE have been switched * The slave function locks the time code to the TC IN input and the device will use this time code even if time code input should subsequently cease. Setting the user bits when the time code is externally locked To externally lock user bits, set the setting menu UB MODE (RECORDING SETUP screen) to EXT. Regardless of an F-RUN or R-RUN setting of the TCG switch, the time code is slaved to user bit values input to the TC IN connector. For details, refer to [Setting Time Data] (page 56) and [Setting user bits] (page 58). To unlock the externally locked time code Discontinue external time code supply, then position the TCG switch at [R-RUN]. 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.  NOTE • To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX300P, as the master device, make sure that the other devices are in the same camera mode as the AG-HPX300P. Note that if some of the connected devices use interlaced scanning while other devices use progressive scanning, there may be breaks in the video and time code. • When 24P, 24PA or 24PN (native) is selected and the time code is externally locked, be sure to select a non-drop frame time code. The time code cannot be externally locked when drop frame mode is selected. When the time code is externally locked, the video may be distorted, but this is because of adjustment to 5-frame segments and not a malfunction. Outputting the time code externally To output time code from the camera's TC OUT connector to a VTR or other recording device in sync with camera picture or playback picture, set the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO (OUTPUT SEL) to VIDEO OUT. Set the menu option GL SELECT to SDI or COMPOSITE as required by supplied video output in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and the menu option TC OUT to TCG/ TCR in the OUTPUT SEL screen. AG-HPX300P 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, in order to keep the time code generator energized. If the battery is removed first, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay externally locked. SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SDI IN HD SDI IN TC OUT TC IN VTR, etc.  NOTE When the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO is set to VIDEO OUT, the time code is output via TC OUT in tune with VIDEO OUT delay. 63

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

• Now the built-in time code generator is locked to the

reference time code.

• When locked to an external time code generator, the

time code is at all times locked to the external time code,

which is displayed as a highlighted value on the counter

indicator. Do not engage the recording mode during the

few seconds it takes for the sync generator to stabilize.

• Once a slave relationship is established, the TC IN and

GENLOCK IN connectors stay in slave status.*

Note that the following events release slave status.

• When TC PRESET is performed

• When the REC SIGNAL option in the SYSTEM SETUP

screen is set to 1394.

• The power is turned off

• The time code mode is switched

• The TCG switch is set to R-RUN

• When REC FORMAT and CAMERA MODE have been

switched

* The slave function locks the time code to the TC IN

input and the device will use this time code even if time

code input should subsequently cease.

Setting the user bits when the time code

is externally locked

To externally lock user bits, set the setting menu UB MODE

(RECORDING SETUP screen) to EXT.

Regardless of an F-RUN or R-RUN setting of the TCG

switch, the time code is slaved to user bit values input to

the TC IN connector.

For details, refer to [Setting Time Data] (page 56) and

[Setting user bits] (page 58).

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, in order to keep the time code

generator energized. If the battery 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.



NOTE

• To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX300P, as the

master device, make sure that the other devices are in the

same camera mode as the AG-HPX300P. Note that if some of

the connected devices use interlaced scanning while other

devices use progressive scanning, there may be breaks in the

video and time code.

• When 24P, 24PA or 24PN (native) is selected and the time

code is externally locked, be sure to select a non-drop frame

time code. The time code cannot be externally locked when

drop frame mode is selected. When the time code is externally

locked, the video may be distorted, but this is because of

adjustment to 5-frame segments and not a malfunction.

Outputting the time code externally

To output time code from the camera’s TC OUT connector

to a VTR or other recording device in sync with camera

picture or playback picture, set the setting menu TC VIDEO

SYNCRO (OUTPUT SEL) to VIDEO OUT.

Set the menu option GL SELECT to SDI or COMPOSITE

as required by supplied video output in the OTHER

FUNCTIONS screen and the menu option TC OUT to TCG/

TCR in the OUTPUT SEL screen.

TC OUT

VIDEO IN

SDI IN

HD SDI IN

TC IN

AG-HPX³00P

VTR,²etc.

SDI²OUT²²

or²²

VIDEO²OUT



NOTE

When the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO is set to VIDEO

OUT, the time code is output via TC OUT in tune with VIDEO

OUT delay.