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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording - Setting the time data 42 HOLD COUNTER RESET MONITOR SEL LIGHT TC NDF SLABE P -REC CAM 0 AUDIO -10 MEDIA CH1 A -18 E F -20 BATT CH2 E F -30 SET UP dB 12 3 HOME /REW STOP FF/ PLAY/PAUSE 1 1 button 2 button 3 button 4 button 1 Use the button to set the SmartUI screen to the [HOME] screen. 2 Use the button to set the counter display to [UB]. 3 Use the button to set the SmartUI screen to the [SET01:TC/UB] screen. 4 Set the [UBG] item to [SET]. 5 Set the user bits. Item name [RST] Description The digit to be set (displayed inverted) moves to the right. The value of the inverted digit is incremented by one. The value of the inverted digit is decremented by one. The values of all digits are reset to 0. 6 Press [UBG] to apply the user bit setting values and end setting of user bits. @@NOTE tt Newly set values are invalid if the screen is switched without pressing [UBG]. 7 Select [USER] at the [UB MODE] item on the setting menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. For details, refer to "Setting menu basic operations" (page 118). Retention of user bits in memory User bit settings are automatically saved in memory and are retained even if the power is turned off. Frame rate information recorded to user bits If the frame rate value of video information to be shot and recorded based on the frame rate set by each item on the setting menu [SYSTEM SETUP] screen or by the [FRAME RATE] item (option) is recorded in the user bits, it can be edited the editing device (such as computer editing software). This information is recorded to VITC UB at all times. If the setting menu [UB MODE] item is set to [FRM.RATE], it is also recorded to user bits (LTC UB). In playback of clips recorded in native format, the same values as the frame rate information obtained by playing back recorded user bits are also output as HD SDI output signals or user bits of TC output from the terminal. Frame rate information The frame rate and video pull-down menu are linked to the time code and user bits as follows: Checking information for the 6 digits at right Fixed Media management information value ɾ Updated frame flag, valid frame flag Sequence No. 24P, 24PA: 0 - 4 ɾ REC mark Other than the above: Fixed at F Camera video mode Example)ɾ60iɿ600 ɾ60Pɿ608 ɾ30Pɿ308 ɾ24Pɿ248 ɾ24PAɿ24C ɾ24PNɿ24C (Shooting) ɾˎˎ Pɿˎˎ 9 (720P/30PN or 60P VFR) ɾˎˎ Pɿˎˎ D (720P/24PN VFR shooting) - 67 -

Section	Page
Read this first! (For AG-HPX600P)	2
Read this first! (For AG-HPX600EJ/AG-HPX600EN)	4
Read this first!	6
Chapter 1 Overview	10
Before using the camera	11
Main features	12
Features of the camera unit	13
Features of recorder/play unit	14
How to use the camera	16
Editing, saving using external equipment	16
System configuration	17
Accessories	18
Chapter 2 Description of Parts	19
Power supply and accessory mounting section	20
Audio (input) function section	21
Audio (output) function section	22
Shooting and recording/playback functions section	23
Menu operation section and thumbnail operation section	26
Time code section	27
Warning and status display section	28
SmartUI display ([HOME] screen)	29
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback	30
Setting the date/time of the internal clock	31
P2 card	32
Inserting a P2 card	32
Removing a P2 card	32
Preventing accidental erasure	33
P2 card access LEDs and status of P2 cards	33
P2 card recording time	33
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards	34
Basic procedures	35
For shooting	35
Standard recording	36
Standard recording and native recording	37
Standard recording (Pull-down recording)	37
Native recording	37
Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function (extra-cost option)	38
Native variable frame rate recording	38
Standard variable frame rate recording (pull-down recording)	38
Using the variable frame rate recording function	38
Special recording functions	41
Pre-recording	41
Interval recording	41
One-shot recording	42
Loop recording	42
One-clip recording	43
Proxy recording function (extra-cost option)	44
Hot swap recording	44
Rec review function	44
Shot mark recording function	44
Text memo recording function	45
Normal and variable speed playback	46
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording	47
Multi formats	48
Selecting recording signals	48
List of recording formats and recording functions	48
List of recording settings and recording functions	48
Selecting video output	49
List of recording/playback and output formats	49
Adjusting the white and black balance	53
Adjusting the white balance	53
Adjusting the black balance	55
Setting the electronic shutter	56
Setting the shutter mode and speed	56
Setting the synchro scan mode	56
Flash band compensation (FBC) function	58
Setting the flash band compensation function	58
Assigning functions to <USER> buttons	60
Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels	61
Selecting audio input signals	61
Adjusting the recording levels	61
Selecting <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial function	62
Setting the time data	63
Recording and output of time codes and user bits	63
User bits settings	66
How to input user bits	66
Setting the time code	68
Externally locking the time code	69
Supplying time codes to external devices	70
Connecting and setting the generator lock and time code input/output	71
Counter setting and display	71
Viewfinder status display	72
Lamp display in the viewfinder	72
Mode check screen displays (mode check function)	72
Configuration of status display on viewfinder screen	73
Selecting display items on viewfinder screen	73
Screen display	73
Information display in center	77
Checking and displaying shooting status	78
Mode check display	79
Center marker display	81
Safety zone display	81
Zebra patterns display	81
Focus assist function	82
Waveform monitor function	83
Handling setting data	84
Setting data file configuration	84
Handling SD memory cards	84
Performing operations on SD memory cards	85
How to use scene file data	86
Saving scene files, etc. to SD memory cards	87
Chapter 5 Preparation	89
Power supply	90
Mounting and setting battery	90
Using external DC power supply	91
Mounting and adjusting the lens	93
Mounting the lens	93
Flange back adjustment	93
White shading compensation	94
Chromatic aberration compensation function (CAC)	95
Preparing for audio input	98
Using the front microphone	98
Using a wireless receiver	98
Using audio devices	98
Mounting accessories	99
Mounting the camera on a tripod	99
Attaching the shoulder strap	99
Attaching the rain cover	100
Connecting the <DC OUT> terminal with the external recording start/stop switch	101
Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips	102
Thumbnail operations	103
Thumbnail operation overview	103
Thumbnail screen	104
Selecting thumbnails	105
Playing back clips	106
Switching the thumbnail display	106
Changing thumbnails	106
Shot mark	107
Text memo	107
Deleting clips	109
Restoring clips	109
Reconnecting incomplete clips	109
Copying clips	110
Setting clip metadata	110
Formatting a P2 card	113
Formatting SD memory cards	113
Setting the thumbnail display	113
Properties	114
Chapter 7 Menu Operations	117
Displaying the setting menu on the viewfinder screen	118
Setting menu basic operations	118
Initializing the setting menu items	119
Setting menu structure	120
Menu list	122
[SCENE FILE] screen	122
[SYSTEM SETUP] screen	124
[SW MODE] screen	125
[RECORDING SETUP] screen	126
[AUDIO SETUP] screen	127
[IN/OUT SEL] screen	128
[DISPLAY SETUP] screen	129
[BATTERY SETUP] screen	130
[CARD FUNCTIONS] screen	131
[LENS SETUP] screen	131
[PROXY SETTING] screen	132
[PC/USB/LAN] screen	132
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen	133
[DIAGNOSTIC] screen	134
Chapter 8 Using SmartUI	135
Setting menu basic operations	136
SmartUI basic operations	136
Initializing SmartUI setting menu items	136
Setting menu structure	137
SmartUI menu operation overview	138
Menu list	139
[CAMERA] screen	139
[AUDIO] screen	141
[SETUP] screen	143
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices	145
Connection through the <USB2.0> terminal	146
USB connection to a computer in the device mode	146
USB host mode	146
Connecting to the remote control unit (AJ‑RC10G)	151
Connecting to the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G)	152
Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection	153
Inspections before shooting	154
Preparing to inspect	154
Inspecting the camera unit	154
Inspecting the memory recording functions	154
Maintenance	156
Charging the built-in battery	156
Warning system	157
Warnings description list	157
Error code	158
Card warning code	158
Warning/error displays in the thumbnail operation and the USB host mode	158
Updating the camera firmware	160
Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board	161
Video encoder board (AG‑YDX600G)	162
Proxy settings	162
Recording the proxy data	163
Recording to the SD memory card	163
Checking the proxy data	164
Error displays about proxy data recordings	165
HD/SD SDI input board (AG‑YA600G)	167
Chapter 12 Specification	168
Dimensions and specifications	169
Dimensions	169
Specifications	169
Details of the connector signals	173

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data

HOLD

COUNTER

RESET

MONITOR SEL

/REW

STOP

FF/

PLAY/PAUSE

CAM

AUDIO

SET UP

HOME

LIGHT

-10

-18

-20

-30

NDF SLABE P -REC

MEDIA

BATT

CH1

CH2

<HOME> button

<COUNTER> button

<SETUP> button

<HOLD> button

Use the <HOME> button to set the SmartUI screen to the

[HOME] screen.

Use the <COUNTER> button to set the counter display to

[UB].

Use the <SETUP> button to set the SmartUI screen to the

[SET01:TC/UB] screen.

Set the [UBG] item to [SET].

Set the user bits.

Item name

Description

[

→

]

The digit to be set (displayed inverted) moves to the

right.

[

]

The value of the inverted digit is incremented by one.

[

−

]

The value of the inverted digit is decremented by

one.

[RST]

The values of all digits are reset to 0.

Press [UBG] to apply the user bit setting values and end

setting of user bits.

NOTE

Newly set values are invalid if the screen is switched without

pressing [UBG].

Select [USER] at the [UB MODE] item on the setting menu

[RECORDING SETUP] screen.

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 118).

Retention of user bits in memory

User bit settings are automatically saved in memory and are retained even if the power is turned off.

Frame rate information recorded to user bits

If the frame rate value of video information to be shot and recorded based on the frame rate set by each item on the setting menu [SYSTEM SETUP]

screen or by the [FRAME RATE] item (option) is recorded in the user bits, it can be edited the editing device (such as computer editing software).

This information is recorded to VITC UB at all times.

If the setting menu [UB MODE] item is set to [FRM.RATE], it is also recorded to user bits (LTC UB). In playback of clips recorded in native format, the

same values as the frame rate information obtained by playing back recorded user bits are also output as HD SDI output signals or user bits of TC

output from the <TC IN/OUT> terminal.

Frame rate information

The frame rate and video pull-down menu are linked to the time code and user bits as follows:

・

60i

：

600

・

60P

：

608

・

30P

：

308

・

24P

：

248

・

24PA

：

24C

・

24PN

：

24C

・＊＊

：＊＊

・＊＊

：＊＊

・

Checking information for the 6 digits at right

Fixed

value

Sequence No.

Other than the above: Fixed

at F

Media management information

Updated frame flag, valid frame flag

REC mark

Camera video mode

Example)

(Shooting)

(720P/30PN or 60P VFR)

(720P/24PN VFR shooting)

24P, 24PA: 0 - 4