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P Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use. AJ- Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera Recorder Model No.
P Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use. AJ- Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera Recorder Model No.
AJSPX800 User Guide
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...://www.apche.org/). See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). Software information for this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we cannot answer any source code you may obtain from the above Web site. 2.This product includes software licensed under... the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); To download the relevant source code, visit http://panasonic.biz/sav...
...://www.apche.org/). See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). Software information for this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we cannot answer any source code you may obtain from the above Web site. 2.This product includes software licensed under... the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); To download the relevant source code, visit http://panasonic.biz/sav...
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...Functions 18 2-9 LCD Monitor 19 2-10 Viewfinder 20 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback. . . 21 3-1 P2 Cards 21 3-2 Basic Procedures 23 3-3 Normal Recording 25 3-4 PRE-RECORDING function 25 3-5 Loop Recording ... 29 4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance 31 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter 32 4-2-1 Shutter Modes 32 4-2-2 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed 32 4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 33 4-3 Selecting Recording Signals and Recording System 33 4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals 33 4-3-2 Selecting the Recording System 34 4-4 4-4-1 ...
...Functions 18 2-9 LCD Monitor 19 2-10 Viewfinder 20 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback. . . 21 3-1 P2 Cards 21 3-2 Basic Procedures 23 3-3 Normal Recording 25 3-4 PRE-RECORDING function 25 3-5 Loop Recording ... 29 4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance 31 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter 32 4-2-1 Shutter Modes 32 4-2-2 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed 32 4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 33 4-3 Selecting Recording Signals and Recording System 33 4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals 33 4-3-2 Selecting the Recording System 34 4-4 4-4-1 ...
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... When Using the Front Microphone 71 5-4-2 When Using a Wireless Receiver 71 5-4-3 When Using Audio Devices 72 5-5 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 72 5-6 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 73 5-7 Attaching the Rain Cover 73 5-8 Connecting the AJ-EC3P Extension .... . 82 6-13 Properties 82 6-13-1 Clip Property 82 6-13-2 P2 Card Status Display 83 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 84 7-1 Inspections Before Shooting 84 7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections 84 7-1-2 Inspecting the Camera Unit 84 7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 85 7-2 Maintenance 86 7-2-1...
... When Using the Front Microphone 71 5-4-2 When Using a Wireless Receiver 71 5-4-3 When Using Audio Devices 72 5-5 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 72 5-6 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 73 5-7 Attaching the Rain Cover 73 5-8 Connecting the AJ-EC3P Extension .... . 82 6-13 Properties 82 6-13-1 Clip Property 82 6-13-2 P2 Card Status Display 83 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 84 7-1 Inspections Before Shooting 84 7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections 84 7-1-2 Inspecting the Camera Unit 84 7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 85 7-2 Maintenance 86 7-2-1...
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...36 MHz, provides finer reproduction of video, together with enhanced stability and reliability. / Storage-type Sensitivity Enhancement The camera unit is automatically adjusted in highlighted areas. This capability adds up to CCD characteristics. Note also that the dynamic ...portability. Chapter 1 Introduction The AJ-SPX800P video camera-recorder integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on -chip lens that supports progressive scanning The camera supports aspect ratios of 16:9 and 4:3. Utilising P2 cards, which frequently used as a paint function...
...36 MHz, provides finer reproduction of video, together with enhanced stability and reliability. / Storage-type Sensitivity Enhancement The camera unit is automatically adjusted in highlighted areas. This capability adds up to CCD characteristics. Note also that the dynamic ...portability. Chapter 1 Introduction The AJ-SPX800P video camera-recorder integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on -chip lens that supports progressive scanning The camera supports aspect ratios of 16:9 and 4:3. Utilising P2 cards, which frequently used as a paint function...
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...as S/N ratio, frequency bands, waveform properties and reproducibility of 12 clip thumbnails. This facilitates continuous recording. z Thumbnail display on the camera-recorder as well as for SDI Output (when AJ-YA902AG installed) The AJ-SPX800P, when equipped with the extension board AJ-YA902AG, ...editing recorded video. / Support for non-linear editing purposes, and after a recording. This means that the PRERECORDING function, when turned on P2 cards. / Recording Time Card # (Number of cards used to a server. These methods further enhance the quality of recorded video, ...
...as S/N ratio, frequency bands, waveform properties and reproducibility of 12 clip thumbnails. This facilitates continuous recording. z Thumbnail display on the camera-recorder as well as for SDI Output (when AJ-YA902AG installed) The AJ-SPX800P, when equipped with the extension board AJ-YA902AG, ...editing recorded video. / Support for non-linear editing purposes, and after a recording. This means that the PRERECORDING function, when turned on P2 cards. / Recording Time Card # (Number of cards used to a server. These methods further enhance the quality of recorded video, ...
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...-MC900G Viewfinder: AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB Lens: (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon GPS unit: AJ-GPS900G Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Soft carry-case: AJ-SC900 Video camera-recorder AJ-SPX800P V mount type Battery plate NP-1 type Battery mount BP-90 type Battery mount AC adaptor: AJ-B75 SDI output board: AJ-YA902AG... P2 Cards: AJ-P2C002SG DIONIC90/160 HYTRON50/100/120 PRO14, TRIM14 ENDURA50/80 BP-L60/90 NP-L50 BP-H120 HP-90L Hard carry-case: AJ-...
...-MC900G Viewfinder: AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB Lens: (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon GPS unit: AJ-GPS900G Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Soft carry-case: AJ-SC900 Video camera-recorder AJ-SPX800P V mount type Battery plate NP-1 type Battery mount BP-90 type Battery mount AC adaptor: AJ-B75 SDI output board: AJ-YA902AG... P2 Cards: AJ-P2C002SG DIONIC90/160 HYTRON50/100/120 PRO14, TRIM14 ENDURA50/80 BP-L60/90 NP-L50 BP-H120 HP-90L Hard carry-case: AJ-...
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... cap To remove the cap, raise the lens lever. Tripod mount When you want to the lens mount. For a detailed description of the video camera-recorder has been checked and/or repaired, this lever to lock the lens to mount the AJ-SPX800P on a tripod, the optional tripod attachment ...(SHAN-TM700) is fed through the video camera-recorder, due to any abnormal event, the breaker automatically turns off the power. Lens cable/microphone cable clamp This clamp secures the lens and microphone...
... cap To remove the cap, raise the lens lever. Tripod mount When you want to the lens mount. For a detailed description of the video camera-recorder has been checked and/or repaired, this lever to lock the lens to mount the AJ-SPX800P on a tripod, the optional tripod attachment ...(SHAN-TM700) is fed through the video camera-recorder, due to any abnormal event, the breaker automatically turns off the power. Lens cable/microphone cable clamp This clamp secures the lens and microphone...
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2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 2 / Shooting and Recording (camera unit) CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and color temperature of filter Shooting conditions control 1 3200K Sunrise, sunset ...
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 2 / Shooting and Recording (camera unit) CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and color temperature of filter Shooting conditions control 1 3200K Sunrise, sunset ...
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... more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White Balance]. MODE CHECK button Each press of characters onto the video output from the camera. This does not affect the signal output from the VIDEO OUT connector. MARKER SELECT button This button selects the marker information ...the thumbnail of characters, see [4-7-6 Marker Check Screen Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)]. ON: OFF: The output selected through the camera is positioned at the lens. During recording, this case, the auto knee function reproduces the background clearly. ON: OFF: Characters are...
... more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White Balance]. MODE CHECK button Each press of characters onto the video output from the camera. This does not affect the signal output from the VIDEO OUT connector. MARKER SELECT button This button selects the marker information ...the thumbnail of characters, see [4-7-6 Marker Check Screen Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)]. ON: OFF: The output selected through the camera is positioned at the lens. During recording, this case, the auto knee function reproduces the background clearly. ON: OFF: Characters are...
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... is paused, the start of the clip being played back is synchronised with the AJSPX800P when "VIDEO" is connected here. REC button Pressing this button, slide the door...with the lamp blinking. Connector cover This cover must be supported in pause mode. Video from the camera is 2 externally locked. The REC button is output constantly. If VIDEO is selected for the ...output) connector This connector outputs video signals. PLAY/PAUSE button This button is accessible from a P2 card is used to view playback using the viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The ...
... is paused, the start of the clip being played back is synchronised with the AJSPX800P when "VIDEO" is connected here. REC button Pressing this button, slide the door...with the lamp blinking. Connector cover This cover must be supported in pause mode. Video from the camera is 2 externally locked. The REC button is output constantly. If VIDEO is selected for the ...output) connector This connector outputs video signals. PLAY/PAUSE button This button is accessible from a P2 card is used to view playback using the viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The ...
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... the button again reactivates the counter. R-RUN: Select this button is pressed when with the time code input (TC IN) connector of the P2 card recording status. If this position to continuously advance the time code independently of the external device. TCG (time code selector) switch This switch... is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is used to ascertain the time code of an external device this position to set ...
... the button again reactivates the counter. R-RUN: Select this button is pressed when with the time code input (TC IN) connector of the P2 card recording status. If this position to continuously advance the time code independently of the external device. TCG (time code selector) switch This switch... is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is used to ascertain the time code of an external device this position to set ...
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... pattern) switch This switch is hidden. HIGH: OFF: LOW: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated. This does not affect the signal output from the camera. Front tally lamp This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch is positioned at [OFF], the back tally lamp is used to obtain optimum clarity... in the viewfinder, and provides alerts. This does not affect the signal output from the camera. CONTRAST control Used to ([HIGH] or [LOW]). This does not affect the signal output from the camera. It also blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the viewfinder. It also displays warnings...
... pattern) switch This switch is hidden. HIGH: OFF: LOW: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated. This does not affect the signal output from the camera. Front tally lamp This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch is positioned at [OFF], the back tally lamp is used to obtain optimum clarity... in the viewfinder, and provides alerts. This does not affect the signal output from the camera. CONTRAST control Used to ([HIGH] or [LOW]). This does not affect the signal output from the camera. It also blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the viewfinder. It also displays warnings...
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... when moving the AJSPX800P. 21 P2 card LED Slide lock button Slide-out door 5 Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT button pops up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2 card. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-1 P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards 3 Insert a P2 card into the AJ...-SPX800P. The door opens. 4 Tilt up the popped-up . When using the camera-recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of P2 cards] on the POWER ...
... when moving the AJSPX800P. 21 P2 card LED Slide lock button Slide-out door 5 Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT button pops up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2 card. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-1 P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards 3 Insert a P2 card into the AJ...-SPX800P. The door opens. 4 Tilt up the popped-up . When using the camera-recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of P2 cards] on the POWER ...
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...in Slot 1 is factory-set the switches as detailed below, before powering-down will be used first. Switch Setting * For directions on inspecting your video camera-recorder, see [4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout]. 2 2 1 3 5 4 3 21 23 z If the number of the battery-remaining amount indication ...the switches before shooting and recording 3 USER MAIN: AUDIO SELECT This switch is next turned on, the last card written before starting to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery pack. 2 Turn on a shoot, pre-inspect your AJ-SPX800P. When more information about the ...
...in Slot 1 is factory-set the switches as detailed below, before powering-down will be used first. Switch Setting * For directions on inspecting your video camera-recorder, see [4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout]. 2 2 1 3 5 4 3 21 23 z If the number of the battery-remaining amount indication ...the switches before shooting and recording 3 USER MAIN: AUDIO SELECT This switch is next turned on, the last card written before starting to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery pack. 2 Turn on a shoot, pre-inspect your AJ-SPX800P. When more information about the ...
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... the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and operation mode. For more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White Balance] and [4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance]. 3 Point the camera at the center of the FILTER control. 2CIf the white balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance: Position...
... the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and operation mode. For more information, see [4-1-1 Adjusting the White Balance] and [4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance]. 3 Point the camera at the center of the FILTER control. 2CIf the white balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance: Position...
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...before either the REC START/STOP button, through the menu option PRE REC TIME. 3 Even if a P2 card has just been inserted, or the power has been This option can be recorded viewfinder screen. camera. In this situation, video or sound may not be Rec start REC/PAUSE (Recording starts) (Recording ... the AJ-SPX800P determines that consists of video and sound generated several seconds of video and sound data coming from the and sound on the P2 card. z The internal memory does not store video or sound when a playback or recording review is capable of storing the handle or VTR button...
...before either the REC START/STOP button, through the menu option PRE REC TIME. 3 Even if a P2 card has just been inserted, or the power has been This option can be recorded viewfinder screen. camera. In this situation, video or sound may not be Rec start REC/PAUSE (Recording starts) (Recording ... the AJ-SPX800P determines that consists of video and sound generated several seconds of video and sound data coming from the and sound on the P2 card. z The internal memory does not store video or sound when a playback or recording review is capable of storing the handle or VTR button...
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To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE must be set to be found in order. Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this function continues recording while erasing existing data. 3-5 Loop Recording 3-6 Recording Review Function When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this function allows the target P2 card to "ON" The option LOOP REC MODE can be switched in the
To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE must be set to be found in order. Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this function continues recording while erasing existing data. 3-5 Loop Recording 3-6 Recording Review Function When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this function allows the target P2 card to "ON" The option LOOP REC MODE can be switched in the
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... shows the shutter modes and speeds for the electronic shutter provided in any mode, the higher the shutter speed the lower the sensitivity of the camera. In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, shutter speed can be determined through the menu on the side panel. These screens are accessible through the and screens. Note...
... shows the shutter modes and speeds for the electronic shutter provided in any mode, the higher the shutter speed the lower the sensitivity of the camera. In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, shutter speed can be determined through the menu on the side panel. These screens are accessible through the and screens. Note...
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...which is capable of utilising user-selected recording signals and format. 4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals. 4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 4-3 Selecting Recording Signals and Recording System To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. 1 Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] ...towards [SEL], to be recorded are found in SYNCHRO SCAN mode. These options are selected through the menu options REC SIGNAL and CAMERA MODE. SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/-) The AJ-SPX800P is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page. 6
...which is capable of utilising user-selected recording signals and format. 4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals. 4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 4-3 Selecting Recording Signals and Recording System To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. 1 Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] ...towards [SEL], to be recorded are found in SYNCHRO SCAN mode. These options are selected through the menu options REC SIGNAL and CAMERA MODE. SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/-) The AJ-SPX800P is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page. 6