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Studio System 300 Introduction The Studio System 300 will work with the following cameras: AG-HPX300, AGHPX370, AGHPX500, AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3100 and AJ-HPX3700. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1 - Before installation of the Studio System 300, Lets review all of the components and its function. 4
Studio System 300 Introduction The Studio System 300 will work with the following cameras: AG-HPX300, AGHPX370, AGHPX500, AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3100 and AJ-HPX3700. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1 - Before installation of the Studio System 300, Lets review all of the components and its function. 4
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This includes the following:HPX300, HPX370, HPX500, HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700. 8 Studio System 300 Remote Operation Panel (ROP) AG-EC4 Front Back The Remote Operation Panel (ROP) AG-EC4 is a simple control panel that works with all system supported cameras. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1-
This includes the following:HPX300, HPX370, HPX500, HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700. 8 Studio System 300 Remote Operation Panel (ROP) AG-EC4 Front Back The Remote Operation Panel (ROP) AG-EC4 is a simple control panel that works with all system supported cameras. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1-
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Cameras that offer more control options. Example: Knee and Slope Controls, Master Gama, Etc. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- Studio System 300 Optional Remote Operation Panel AJ-RC10 Not Recommended for the Cameras that can take advantage of the AJ-RC10: HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 9 It is recommended for AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The AJ-RC10 is not recommended for the HPX300, HPX370 or HPX500 as they are better suited to use the AG-EC4. It is a full featured Remote Operation Panel.
Cameras that offer more control options. Example: Knee and Slope Controls, Master Gama, Etc. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- Studio System 300 Optional Remote Operation Panel AJ-RC10 Not Recommended for the Cameras that can take advantage of the AJ-RC10: HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 9 It is recommended for AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The AJ-RC10 is not recommended for the HPX300, HPX370 or HPX500 as they are better suited to use the AG-EC4. It is a full featured Remote Operation Panel.
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This option is usually used when the camera is in a hand held configuration and or no on board Monitor is present. 10 AG-YA500 Not Available for AG-HPX300 or AG-HPX370 The AG-YA500 VF Interface Box allows Return Video and Tally to be sent to the View Finder. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- Studio System 300 View Finder Interface Box-
This option is usually used when the camera is in a hand held configuration and or no on board Monitor is present. 10 AG-YA500 Not Available for AG-HPX300 or AG-HPX370 The AG-YA500 VF Interface Box allows Return Video and Tally to be sent to the View Finder. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- Studio System 300 View Finder Interface Box-
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Note: When connecting to the HPX300, HPX370 or HPX500, these cameras will result in to turn this menu item on will automatically GenLock when the GenLock Cable is connected. AG-CA300 SDI in NO ROP control. See Page 29 for Menu Settings. 15 Cable Identification GENLOCK and SDI These 2 short BNC cables...connect: 1. Failure to the Camera SDI Out. However, the HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 must be manually set to the Camera GenLock In. 2. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - AG-CA300 Camera Adaptor GenLock Out to External GenLock in the System Menu.
Note: When connecting to the HPX300, HPX370 or HPX500, these cameras will result in to turn this menu item on will automatically GenLock when the GenLock Cable is connected. AG-CA300 SDI in NO ROP control. See Page 29 for Menu Settings. 15 Cable Identification GENLOCK and SDI These 2 short BNC cables...connect: 1. Failure to the Camera SDI Out. However, the HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 must be manually set to the Camera GenLock In. 2. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - AG-CA300 Camera Adaptor GenLock Out to External GenLock in the System Menu.
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Allows Tally Lights on the Camera. 20 Cable Identification Optional -Tally Trigger Cable (Part # 300TallyTrigger) Note: For use only with the AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AJ-HPX3100. Connect the 6 Pin RET CTRL on the AG-CA300 to the 4 Pin DC Out on the Camera View Finder and Camera Body to illuminate. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - Also, the internal VF Tally will illuminate.
Allows Tally Lights on the Camera. 20 Cable Identification Optional -Tally Trigger Cable (Part # 300TallyTrigger) Note: For use only with the AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AJ-HPX3100. Connect the 6 Pin RET CTRL on the AG-CA300 to the 4 Pin DC Out on the Camera View Finder and Camera Body to illuminate. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - Also, the internal VF Tally will illuminate.
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It will provide all VF on board monitor (BT-LH910 or BT-LH80) to use on AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The BT-CS910G Cable allows the on screen status information and markings. BT-CS910G VF Cable Not for other uses. 23 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - Cable Identification Optional - This will also free up a camera SDI out connection which can be used for use the camera VF out connector.
It will provide all VF on board monitor (BT-LH910 or BT-LH80) to use on AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The BT-CS910G Cable allows the on screen status information and markings. BT-CS910G VF Cable Not for other uses. 23 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - Cable Identification Optional - This will also free up a camera SDI out connection which can be used for use the camera VF out connector.
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Press Menu button. 2. Exit Menu. 27 Battery Select = Type B 4. Select Battery Setup. 3. Scroll Down to Type B and select values. Full = 13.0V Near = 12.5V End = 12.0V 5. MENU SETUP Camera Battery Menu Setup AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 4 -
Press Menu button. 2. Exit Menu. 27 Battery Select = Type B 4. Select Battery Setup. 3. Scroll Down to Type B and select values. Full = 13.0V Near = 12.5V End = 12.0V 5. MENU SETUP Camera Battery Menu Setup AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 4 -
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Exit Menu NOTE: AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 will auto Genlock when a signal is connected and do not require setting Genlock to enter menu. 2. Genlock = GL IN or EXT (depending on camera) 5. Select System Settings. 3. Press and hold the menu button for 2 seconds to EXT. 29 MENU SETUP Genlock Menu Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3100, AJ-HPX3700 1. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - Select Genlock 4.
Exit Menu NOTE: AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 will auto Genlock when a signal is connected and do not require setting Genlock to enter menu. 2. Genlock = GL IN or EXT (depending on camera) 5. Select System Settings. 3. Press and hold the menu button for 2 seconds to EXT. 29 MENU SETUP Genlock Menu Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3100, AJ-HPX3700 1. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - Select Genlock 4.
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AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Select OUTPUT SEL. 3. AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HDX3700 Set the HD-SDI A-B Switch to HS-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. Select SDI = AUTO 4. Press Menu button. 2. The switch is located under the camera side door. The switch is located under the camera side door. Exit Menu AJ-HDX900 AJ-HPX2000 AJ-HDX3000 AJ-HPX2700 AJ-HDX3700 30 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - MENU SETUP SDI Video Out Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX3000 Set the Video Out Switch to MEM or CAM.
AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Select OUTPUT SEL. 3. AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HDX3700 Set the HD-SDI A-B Switch to HS-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. Select SDI = AUTO 4. Press Menu button. 2. The switch is located under the camera side door. The switch is located under the camera side door. Exit Menu AJ-HDX900 AJ-HPX2000 AJ-HDX3000 AJ-HPX2700 AJ-HDX3700 30 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - MENU SETUP SDI Video Out Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX3000 Set the Video Out Switch to MEM or CAM.
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Panasonic Solutions Company Section 7 - Fiber Options AJA FIDO TR Single Mode Duplex Fiber Up To 6.2 Miles Mounts to AG-CA-300 Bracket Not Shown AC Adaptor 12VDC Cable To Camera D-Tap 12 VDC IN VIA Gold Mount (adaptor not shown) SDI I/O SDI I/O AG-BS300 Base Station AC IN AG-CA300 Mounts to Camera Back ROP, GEN LOCK and SDI Connections AG-EC4 The Studio System Works With the Following Cameras: AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370, AG-HPX500, AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3100, AJ-HPX3700 36
Panasonic Solutions Company Section 7 - Fiber Options AJA FIDO TR Single Mode Duplex Fiber Up To 6.2 Miles Mounts to AG-CA-300 Bracket Not Shown AC Adaptor 12VDC Cable To Camera D-Tap 12 VDC IN VIA Gold Mount (adaptor not shown) SDI I/O SDI I/O AG-BS300 Base Station AC IN AG-CA300 Mounts to Camera Back ROP, GEN LOCK and SDI Connections AG-EC4 The Studio System Works With the Following Cameras: AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370, AG-HPX500, AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3100, AJ-HPX3700 36
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If using an AJ-HPX2700 or AJ-HPX3700, set SDI A-B to HD-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. GPI # 4 should be set to MEM or CAM. If using an AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500, check the menu settings> OUTPUT SEL> SDI> AUTO SDI Side Switch Return Button makes the lens zoom in. Solutions: Check the... (see page 26) 38 Solutions: Check the Monitor GPI menu settings. AJ-HPX2700/3700 On Board Monitor is in ? Problem: The Camera is shooting in HD, but the on the lens, the lens zooms in SD? Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8 -
If using an AJ-HPX2700 or AJ-HPX3700, set SDI A-B to HD-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. GPI # 4 should be set to MEM or CAM. If using an AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500, check the menu settings> OUTPUT SEL> SDI> AUTO SDI Side Switch Return Button makes the lens zoom in. Solutions: Check the... (see page 26) 38 Solutions: Check the Monitor GPI menu settings. AJ-HPX2700/3700 On Board Monitor is in ? Problem: The Camera is shooting in HD, but the on the lens, the lens zooms in SD? Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8 -
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... PowerTap-28 28" P-Tap to 4 Pin XLR 12V Power Cable for more information: http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/home.asp 39 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 9 - Provides 4 P-taps from 1 P-Tap 22 BT-CS910G VF Cable (not for HPX300 HPX370 HPX500) 23 AJA PowerTap AJA P-Tap 12V Power Cable for DA or Fido TR... (mounts 4 EC4 units) EC4-Blank Additional EC4 Blank Panels for Rack Mount RC10-Rack RC10 Rack Mount (mounts 2 RC10 Units) BS300-Rack Rack Mount for AG-BS300 Base Station Please visit our website for Monitor 21 PowerTap-Multi P-Tap Splitter -
... PowerTap-28 28" P-Tap to 4 Pin XLR 12V Power Cable for more information: http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/home.asp 39 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 9 - Provides 4 P-taps from 1 P-Tap 22 BT-CS910G VF Cable (not for HPX300 HPX370 HPX500) 23 AJA PowerTap AJA P-Tap 12V Power Cable for DA or Fido TR... (mounts 4 EC4 units) EC4-Blank Additional EC4 Blank Panels for Rack Mount RC10-Rack RC10 Rack Mount (mounts 2 RC10 Units) BS300-Rack Rack Mount for AG-BS300 Base Station Please visit our website for Monitor 21 PowerTap-Multi P-Tap Splitter -