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Information Item

Indication

Status

Camera Shooting 
Mode

50i, 25P

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
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)
Colour 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

Содержание AJ- SPX800E

Страница 1: ...Memory Card Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Model No AJ E Before operating this product please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use ...

Страница 2: ... 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 st...

Страница 3: ... by Panasonic It must never be subjected to excessive heat or dis charge It must therefore only be fitted in equip ment designed specifically for its use Replacement batteries must be of the same type and manufacturer They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery with the correct polarity connections observed Do not attempt to re charge the old battery or re use it fo...

Страница 4: ...ery Batterij BP 90 type Battery Batterij BP 90 type Unlocking lever Ontgrendelingshefboom Anton Bauer Battery Anton Bauer Batterij z If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery z In geval u een batterij van een anden fabrikant zou gebruiken gelieve dan eerst zorgvuldig de gebruiksaanwijzing van deze batterij te lezen Back up B...

Страница 5: ... Signals 34 4 3 2 Selecting the Recording System 35 4 4 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels 35 4 4 1 Selecting Audio Input Signals 35 4 4 2 Adjusting Recording Levels 36 4 4 3 CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels 36 4 5 Setting Time Data 37 4 5 1 Setting the User Bits 37 4 5 2 Setting the Internal Clock s Date and Time 38 4 5 3 Setting the Time Code 39 4 5 4 Externally Locking the...

Страница 6: ...e Memos 80 6 7 2 Recording a Voice Memo 80 6 7 3 Deleting Voice Memos 81 6 8 Deleting Clips 81 6 9 Restoring Clips 81 6 10 Formatting a P2 Card 82 6 11 Formatting SD Cards 82 6 12 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode 83 6 13 Properties 83 6 13 1 Clip Property 83 6 13 2 P2 Card Status Display 84 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 85 7 1 Inspections Before Shooting 85 7 1 1 Preparing for Inspection...

Страница 7: ... 3 BATTERY SETTING2 109 8 6 4 MIC AUDIO1 110 8 6 5 MIC AUDIO2 110 8 6 6 TC UB 111 8 6 7 UMID SET INFO 111 8 7 FILE 112 8 7 1 SD CARD READ WRITE 112 8 7 2 SD CARD R W SELECT 112 8 7 3 LENS FILE 112 8 7 4 SCENE 112 8 7 5 INITIALIZE 112 8 8 MAINTENANCE 113 8 8 1 SYSTEM CHECK 113 8 8 2 LENS ADJ 113 8 8 3 BLACK SHADING 113 8 8 4 WHITE SHADING 113 8 8 5 DIAGNOSTIC1 113 8 8 6 DIAGNOSTIC2 114 8 8 7 HOURS ...

Страница 8: ...s 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...

Страница 9: ...rates 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 colour 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 pl...

Страница 10: ...F15B 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 EC3E AC adaptor AJ B75 SDI output board AJ YA902AG Video camera recorder AJ SPX800E BP 90 type Battery mount NP 1 type Battery mount V mount type Battery plate DIONIC90 160 HYTRON50 100 120 PRO14 ...

Страница 11: ...n 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 re...

Страница 12: ...lled 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 X...

Страница 13: ...n 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 PHONE...

Страница 14: ...lue 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 cor...

Страница 15: ...nformation 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 ޓ button decreases shutter speed the button increases shutter speed If you shoot a PC monitor for example you should adjust shutter...

Страница 16: ... 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 co...

Страница 17: ...ions 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 ...

Страница 18: ...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 s...

Страница 19: ... 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 audi...

Страница 20: ...rding is continued after the recording tally lamp has gone out Time code indication 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 th...

Страница 21: ...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 dur...

Страница 22: ...rd 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 SPX800E 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...

Страница 23: ...nd the P2 CARD ACCESS LED for that card does not come on Card recognition starts when the playback ends For Your Information 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 accid...

Страница 24: ... 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 batte...

Страница 25: ... 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 s...

Страница 26: ...e 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...

Страница 27: ...t 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...

Страница 28: ... 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 memo...

Страница 29: ...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 ...

Страница 30: ...white object must appear at the centre 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 Notes 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 ...

Страница 31: ...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 SPX800E 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 Pos...

Страница 32: ...t 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 DETECTI...

Страница 33: ...ned 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 SPX800E is not factory set to display the SUPER V mode on the viewfinder screen To display this mode set ...

Страница 34: ...ed 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 50i AJ SPX800E camera unit operates in 50i mode 25P AJ SPX800E camera unit operates in 25P mode To operate the ca...

Страница 35: ...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 Aud...

Страница 36: ...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 SPX800E without a sound recordist it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level In a...

Страница 37: ...utomatically 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 SPX800E 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 recorde...

Страница 38: ...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 ...

Страница 39: ...OT 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 th...

Страница 40: ...eans 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 T...

Страница 41: ...corded together with colour 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 SPX800E 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...

Страница 42: ...n 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 s...

Страница 43: ...er and is useful when using the AJ SPX800E 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 su...

Страница 44: ...nd 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 SPX800E 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 US...

Страница 45: ... 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 SPX800E is set to the DV...

Страница 46: ...UTPUT 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 f...

Страница 47: ...utton 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 c...

Страница 48: ...ace for voice memos is less than one minute the indication blinks Audio input channel and level meter F W R 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 tim...

Страница 49: ...ted 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 availa...

Страница 50: ...dicated 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 appro...

Страница 51: ...ngs Change adjustment Result Messages and DISP MODE Settings Message appears when Message DISP MODE settings 1 2 3 CC ND filter changed FILTER n n 1 2 3 4 C C n Gain changed GAIN n dB n 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 C C n WHITE BAL switch re positioned WHITE n n A B PRE C C n OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch positioned at AUTO KNEE or OFF AUTO KNEE ON or OFF C n n Shutter speed mode changed SS 1 60 or 1 1...

Страница 52: ...e 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 ...

Страница 53: ...ges 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 shoo...

Страница 54: ...e annoying the after images will be In this case limit the increase to 12dB 1 12 Note that the DS GAIN feature is disabled when the AJ SPX800E 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 Ou...

Страница 55: ...ness level of the centre marker assigned NEWS G Function of switching on and off News Gamma assigned Note 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 w...

Страница 56: ...e 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 SPX800E 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 th...

Страница 57: ... 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 SPX800E in entry mode Error message Remedy CONFIG NG NO CARD No SD card inserted Ins...

Страница 58: ...press the dial button When the data has been written the following message appears 14To exit the menu press the MENU button The settings menu disappears and the status of the AJ SPX800E is indicated at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen To write data on a selected file 6 5 5 5 7 5 6 7 5 6 7 5 7 5 21 7 7 5 7 7 5 7 6 12 7 7 Error message Remedy WRITE NG NO CARD No SD card inserted Insert an...

Страница 59: ...ny 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 SPX800E To select a file number 6 5 5 5 7 5 6 7 5 6 7 5 7 5 21 7 7 5 7 7 To read data on a selected file 6 5 5 5 7 5 6 7 5 6 7 5 7 5 21 7 7 5 7 7 5 6 12 Error message Remedy READ NG NO CARD No SD card inserted Insert a...

Страница 60: ...l memory of the AJ SPX800E 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 ...

Страница 61: ...ne 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 t...

Страница 62: ...n 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 ...

Страница 63: ... 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 SPX800E internal memory 12To 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 whi...

Страница 64: ...nient 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 For your information 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 typ...

Страница 65: ...e 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 batt...

Страница 66: ...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 th...

Страница 67: ...n 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 s...

Страница 68: ... 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...

Страница 69: ...e 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 Repe...

Страница 70: ...d letter for the title appears Turning the JOG Dial button changes the letter displayed in the following sequence Space Ð Alphabetical characters A to Z Ð Numerals 0 to 9 Ð 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 titl...

Страница 71: ...ut 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...

Страница 72: ...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 sw...

Страница 73: ...e centre 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 arr...

Страница 74: ...is turned OFF Also the setting values cannot be written to an SD card However the menu settings performed using the AJ EC3E can be written to an SD card Next time the AJ EC3E is connected the setting values will return to the AJ EC3E 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 EC3E ...

Страница 75: ...ory knob so that it can be easily operated Remove the screw in the centre 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 Î Front Audio Level Control ...

Страница 76: ...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 THUMBNA...

Страница 77: ...d 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 manip...

Страница 78: ... 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...

Страница 79: ...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 ...

Страница 80: ...mo 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 displ...

Страница 81: ...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 delete...

Страница 82: ...ormatting 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 ...

Страница 83: ...ar 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 s...

Страница 84: ...f 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 onl...

Страница 85: ...ing 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 brightne...

Страница 86: ...d 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 A...

Страница 87: ...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...

Страница 88: ...urer Part No HR10A 7R 6SC Hirose Electric Co Note The camera s REC START STOP is allocated to pin No 4 AUDIO IN 1 GND 2 AUDIO IN H 3 AUDIO IN C GPS 1 GPS TXA 2 GPS RXA 3 GPS VBAT 4 START 5 GPS VCC 6 GPS GND PUSH 1 3 2 1 2 4 5 6 3 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 Panas...

Страница 89: ...y lamp 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 OF...

Страница 90: ...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 reco...

Страница 91: ...d 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 selected separately The following letters...

Страница 92: ...rmat DV Record in DV format C U F E 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 Th...

Страница 93: ...utput 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 C U F OUTPUT CHAR TC STATUS MENU ONLY Set the character contents superimposed onto the output signals for the VIDEO OUT terminal Analog or SDI and MON OUT terminal TC Display ...

Страница 94: ...f the reference signal input to the GENLOCK IN terminal EXT Synchronise with the reference signal input to the GENLOCK IN terminal C U F E 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...

Страница 95: ...nd hue S C U F E R Mg SAT PHASE 63 00 63 Perform colour correction saturation and hue between red and magenta S C U F E Mg SAT PHASE 63 00 63 Perform magenta colour correction saturation and hue S C U F E Mg B SAT PHASE 63 00 63 Perform colour correction saturation and hue between magenta and blue S C U F E B SAT PHASE 63 00 63 Perform blue colour correction saturation and hue S C U F E B Cy SAT P...

Страница 96: ...ASTER GAMMA 0 35 0 45 0 75 Set MASTER GAMMA in 0 01 steps S C U F E BLACK STRETCH 3 OFF 3 Set the gamma curb for dark spots S C U F E MATRIX TABLE OFF A B Select the colour correction table S C U F E COLOR CORRECT ON OFF Set the colour correction to ON or OFF S C U F E 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...

Страница 97: ...nts brightness levels as follows 0 about 0 1 about 4 2 about 8 3 about 12 4 about 16 5 about 20 S C U F E MASTER GAMMA 0 35 0 55 0 75 Set MASTER GAMMA in 0 01 steps S C U F E BLACK STRETCH 3 OFF 3 Set the gamma curb for dark spots S C U F E MATRIX TABLE OFF A B Select the colour correction table S C U F E COLOR CORRECT ON OFF Set the colour correction to ON or OFF S C U F E Items Data Saved Adjust...

Страница 98: ... and below the I CENTER S C U F E Q WIDTH 000 005 255 Set the area width where SKIN TONE is enabled along the Q axis above and below the I CENTER S C U F E Q PHASE 128 000 127 Set the phase in the area where SKIN TONE is enabled based on the Q axis S C U F E R Y B Y Q WIDTH I WIDTH Q PHASE I CENTER Y Y MAX Y MIN 0 direction SKIN TONE AREA Items Data Saved Adjustable Range Remarks MASTER PED 200 02...

Страница 99: ...ing 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 S C U F E Items Data Save...

Страница 100: ...DICATOR ON OFF Set the 50M recording indication to ON or OFF C U F E MARKER CHAR LVL 50 60 70 80 90 100 Adjust the brightness of markers and characters displayed on the VF C U F E Items Data Saved Adjustable Range Remarks TABLE A B Select the VF MARKER setting table First select table A or B then set the items below for each table C U F E CENTER MARK OFF 1 2 3 4 Switch the centre mark OFF Do not d...

Страница 101: ... E CAMERA MODE ON OFF Set the camera operation mode indication to ON or OFF C U F E 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...

Страница 102: ... when DS GAIN storage gain is ON C U F E SHUTTER ON OFF Select whether or not to illuminate when the shutter is set to ON C U F E WHITE PRESET ON OFF Select whether or not to illuminate when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST C U F E EXTENDER ON OFF Select whether or not to illuminate when the lens is in EXTENDER mode C U F E BLACK STR ON OFF Select whether or not to illuminate when BLACK STRETCH...

Страница 103: ...ate the shutter speed set by POSITION4 SELECT in the SHUTTER SELECT screen as the shutter speed selectable by the shutter switch C U F E 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 C U F E POSITION6 ON OFF Allocate the shutter speed set by POSITION6 SELECT in the SHUTTER SELECT screen as the ...

Страница 104: ...use the AUTO KNEE switch S C U F E SHD ABB SW CTL ON OFF Select whether or not to enable the automatic black shading adjustment if the ABB switch has been pressed for 5 seconds or more C U F E COLOR BARS SMPTE FULL BARS SPLIT ARIB Select the colour bars to use SMPTE Use the SMPTE colour bars FULL BARS Use full colour bars SPLIT Use SPLIT colour bars ARIB Use ARIB multi format colour bars C U F E S...

Страница 105: ...tore values set by executing the auto white balance VAR Function to apply colour temperature set by COLOR TEMP A C U F E COLOR TEMP A 3200K 5600K Set the colour temperature when VAR is selected under AWB A C U F E 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 b...

Страница 106: ...0 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 C U F EXT DC IN SELECT AC_ADPT PRO14 TRIM14 HYTRN50 HYTRN100...

Страница 107: ...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 C U F HYTRON50 _ Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT _ Enable selection Disable selection AUTO MANUAL Select auto or manua...

Страница 108: ... 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 C U F NP L50 _ Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT _ Enable selection Disable selection AUTO MANUAL Select auto or manual...

Страница 109: ...lection 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 C U F 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 v...

Страница 110: ...n CH3 and CH4 SW According to camera s CH3 and CH4 selector switches CH1 2 Record same signals as CH1 and CH2 C U F 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 C U F Items Data Saved Adjustable Range Remarks TEST TONE NORMAL ALWAYS OFF CHSEL Select the test signal NORMAL O...

Страница 111: ... turned OFF C U F 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 th...

Страница 112: ...d F VF MENU R W ON 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 ON 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 ON OFF Select whether or not to include the set values on the MAIN OPERATION page when reading out or writin...

Страница 113: ...FF switching for digital black shading compensation C U F E DETECTION DIG Execute digital black shading compensation Items Data Saved Adjustable Range Remarks CORRECT ON OFF ON OFF switching for white shading compensation C U F E DETECTION V SAW Execute white shading compensation Items Data Saved Adjustable Range Remarks CAMSOFT IN Display the software version for the microprocessor controlled fla...

Страница 114: ... ON TIMES Display total number of times the power switch has been turned ON Items Data Saved Adjustable Range Remarks ENG SECURITY ON OFF Select whether or not to prohibit opening the menu screen ON Menu screen cannot be opened Please consult your nearest service centre 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 th...

Страница 115: ...ch bayonet type Colour 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 S GAIN and 20 dB DS GAIN Video S N 63 dB standard Horizontal resolution 750 lines centre standard Vertical resolution 450 500 lines SUPER V mode LCD Monitor 3 5 inch LCD colour monitor 200 000 pixels Memory Card Unit Video recording format...

Страница 116: ...MIC 48V Compatible with 48V phantom power supply 60 dBu 60 50 dBu selectable with menu MIC IN XLR 3 pins 48V phantom ON OFF selectable with menu 3 kJ balanced 50 40 dBu selectable with menu WIRELESS IN 25 pin D SUB 40 dBu Audio output AUDIO OUT CH1 CH2 XLR 5 pins 0 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 VP P to 8...

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