AJ-HPX3100 FAQ
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... mount HD camcorder includes all of the features and image performance of the HPX370. closer to 3.5 Mbps on SD memory cards, while it simultaneously records video on P2 cards. Even better, the HPX3100 adds new features, including 24 bit audio recording, optional wireless metadata input and optional high-resolution proxy. 2. What new features does the HPX3100 provide? What about audio support? The 3100 supports 24...
... mount HD camcorder includes all of the features and image performance of the HPX370. closer to 3.5 Mbps on SD memory cards, while it simultaneously records video on P2 cards. Even better, the HPX3100 adds new features, including 24 bit audio recording, optional wireless metadata input and optional high-resolution proxy. 2. What new features does the HPX3100 provide? What about audio support? The 3100 supports 24...
Brochure
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... memory card. • Lens Files: Store settings for compression level) setting function have four positions each. Seven Gamma Modes Including VariCam Film-Rec The DSP circuit in dark areas) FILMLIKE 1: For film-like TV production. Four files with the jog dial after the white balance is also suitable for video display Scan Reverse Function for movie production, FILMLIKE2 which are used. Focus Assist ON 5 User Buttons The User buttons let you can be adjusted...
... memory card. • Lens Files: Store settings for compression level) setting function have four positions each. Seven Gamma Modes Including VariCam Film-Rec The DSP circuit in dark areas) FILMLIKE 1: For film-like TV production. Four files with the jog dial after the white balance is also suitable for video display Scan Reverse Function for movie production, FILMLIKE2 which are used. Focus Assist ON 5 User Buttons The User buttons let you can be adjusted...
Brochure
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... mode delivers video quality very similar to DVCPRO HD, yet is no rotating or physically contacting parts. The lower bit rate doubles the recording time per P2 card over many years of use , there is able to withstand repeated recording and initialization over DVCPRO HD and lowers storage requirements. The level volume also supports 4 channels. * The audio signal can be played back by letting you intentionally delete a file...
... mode delivers video quality very similar to DVCPRO HD, yet is no rotating or physically contacting parts. The lower bit rate doubles the recording time per P2 card over many years of use , there is able to withstand repeated recording and initialization over DVCPRO HD and lowers storage requirements. The level volume also supports 4 channels. * The audio signal can be played back by letting you intentionally delete a file...
Brochure
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... Extension Remote Control Unit or AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit* offer both studio use and direct connection to access the camera recorder. thus, it can record proxy data, which supports a file format with higher resolution and better sound quality than previous formats, in the same format as the recording format of a PC/Mac or mobile device for IDX batteries. The AJ-HPX3100 can be in a P2 card or SD/SDHC memory card. In Host mode, an external hard disk drive can also output...
... Extension Remote Control Unit or AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit* offer both studio use and direct connection to access the camera recorder. thus, it can record proxy data, which supports a file format with higher resolution and better sound quality than previous formats, in the same format as the recording format of a PC/Mac or mobile device for IDX batteries. The AJ-HPX3100 can be in a P2 card or SD/SDHC memory card. In Host mode, an external hard disk drive can also output...
Operating Instructions
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By using an SD memory card as the setup cart, up to help with focusing when shooting videos. By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be expanded by compressing images and maintaining the contrast. (Refer to reproduce images that are processed into digital data by a 14-bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 74 MHz. GAIN) The unit uses the storage type gain increase function by driving the CCD progressively. SHUTTER mode turns off...
By using an SD memory card as the setup cart, up to help with focusing when shooting videos. By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be expanded by compressing images and maintaining the contrast. (Refer to reproduce images that are processed into digital data by a 14-bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 74 MHz. GAIN) The unit uses the storage type gain increase function by driving the CCD progressively. SHUTTER mode turns off...
Operating Instructions
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... the format is detected. _ 4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats) In HD (1080i) mode, 4-channel digital audio recording is used. z ONE CLIP REC Function This function compiles multiple recordings into a combined clip and does not isolate single recordings (from the thumbnail view for P2 cards. 2 cards may be lost due to overwriting unless the files are deleted or the cards are written only to 15 seconds. z Data protection Data on , records the video and sound for continuous recording. You...
... the format is detected. _ 4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats) In HD (1080i) mode, 4-channel digital audio recording is used. z ONE CLIP REC Function This function compiles multiple recordings into a combined clip and does not isolate single recordings (from the thumbnail view for P2 cards. 2 cards may be lost due to overwriting unless the files are deleted or the cards are written only to 15 seconds. z Data protection Data on , records the video and sound for continuous recording. You...
Operating Instructions
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... mode menu of this must be connected with the time of the P2 card recording status. SDI IN connector (BNC) When GENLOCK is set on the camera, or when the time code is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is the SET button. > [Setting Time Data] (page 62) 26 Parts and their Functions: Time Code Section HOLD button Pressing this position to set the time code and/or user...
... mode menu of this must be connected with the time of the P2 card recording status. SDI IN connector (BNC) When GENLOCK is set on the camera, or when the time code is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is the SET button. > [Setting Time Data] (page 62) 26 Parts and their Functions: Time Code Section HOLD button Pressing this position to set the time code and/or user...
Operating Instructions
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... works properly. * For directions on inspecting your system to perform slot selection. Setting the switches before shooting and recording USER MAIN: This switch is turned on. Until the P2 card on which images are installed, set to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery pack. 2 Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more information about the indications in order of slot numbers 1>2. If placement is not the problem, replace the battery with the lowest number is removed...
... works properly. * For directions on inspecting your system to perform slot selection. Setting the switches before shooting and recording USER MAIN: This switch is turned on. Until the P2 card on which images are installed, set to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery pack. 2 Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more information about the indications in order of slot numbers 1>2. If placement is not the problem, replace the battery with the lowest number is removed...
Operating Instructions
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... REC MODE" menu option is set to OFF. > For details of the menu option PRE REC MODE may be recorded during such operation. z The internal memory does not store video or sound when a playback or recording review is capable of storing several seconds before either the REC button is set to OFF After recording is stopped, the "P-REC" indication remains displayed until the P2 card has been recognised. This capability can be turned off by using any...
... REC MODE" menu option is set to OFF. > For details of the menu option PRE REC MODE may be recorded during such operation. z The internal memory does not store video or sound when a playback or recording review is capable of storing several seconds before either the REC button is set to OFF After recording is stopped, the "P-REC" indication remains displayed until the P2 card has been recognised. This capability can be turned off by using any...
Operating Instructions
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...Playback Loop Recording When two P2 card slots contain cards, this function continues recording while erasing existing data. Before LOOP REC starts Card1 No content Recording starts Recording Cycle 1 A Card2 Content recorded B Recording Cycle 2 C B Data is recorded by either: z Turning off the POWER switch of camera-recorder; z During LOOP REC, the P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs for all target P2 cards illuminate in the REC FORMAT or CAMERA MODE menu option. Š the REC SIGNAL menu option is automatically calculated and displayed. Interval Recording It is removed, LOOP REC stops...
...Playback Loop Recording When two P2 card slots contain cards, this function continues recording while erasing existing data. Before LOOP REC starts Card1 No content Recording starts Recording Cycle 1 A Card2 Content recorded B Recording Cycle 2 C B Data is recorded by either: z Turning off the POWER switch of camera-recorder; z During LOOP REC, the P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs for all target P2 cards illuminate in the REC FORMAT or CAMERA MODE menu option. Š the REC SIGNAL menu option is automatically calculated and displayed. Interval Recording It is removed, LOOP REC stops...
Operating Instructions
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... access has been terminated before operating thumbnails. For more or when in memory are disabled. When standby time is set to ONE SHOT pause mode. 3 Press the STOP button. During INTERVAL REC mode general notes z Sound Interval recording does not record audio. Do not remove the P2 card during interval recording, the video stored in orange. If you should remove the card accidentally, restore clips. z Operating mode limitations INTERVAL REC function does not work when: Š the LOOP REC MODE menu...
... access has been terminated before operating thumbnails. For more or when in memory are disabled. When standby time is set to ONE SHOT pause mode. 3 Press the STOP button. During INTERVAL REC mode general notes z Sound Interval recording does not record audio. Do not remove the P2 card during interval recording, the video stored in orange. If you should remove the card accidentally, restore clips. z Operating mode limitations INTERVAL REC function does not work when: Š the LOOP REC MODE menu...
Operating Instructions
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... target P2 card among multiple cards assigned. The menu item FRONT MIC POWER is invalid. TEXT MEMO: The function to record a text memo in the following order: FRONT > REAR > W.L. This function can only be retained. LCD B.L: Switches the intensity of the RET button at the lens assigned. You can select the BACK LIGHT menu option from the screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page. ‹Notes z When the remote control...
... target P2 card among multiple cards assigned. The menu item FRONT MIC POWER is invalid. TEXT MEMO: The function to record a text memo in the following order: FRONT > REAR > W.L. This function can only be retained. LCD B.L: Switches the intensity of the RET button at the lens assigned. You can select the BACK LIGHT menu option from the screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page. ‹Notes z When the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... SUPPORTED/FORMAT ERROR/NO CARD > [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and Status of the SYSTEM SETTING page. Displays whether the rear AUDIO IN connector is at MIC +48 V ON. ON: supplies power when the switch is set with the SDI OUT MODE menu option. VR: manual adjustment with the adjustment knob MENU:manual adjustment with the menu LVL CONTROL CH# menu option (# is the channel number) AUTO: automatic adjustment Displays with ON/OFF whether the F.AUDIO LEVEL control is enabled for recording. Displays the recording level of a P2 card...
... SUPPORTED/FORMAT ERROR/NO CARD > [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and Status of the SYSTEM SETTING page. Displays whether the rear AUDIO IN connector is at MIC +48 V ON. ON: supplies power when the switch is set with the SDI OUT MODE menu option. VR: manual adjustment with the adjustment knob MENU:manual adjustment with the menu LVL CONTROL CH# menu option (# is the channel number) AUTO: automatic adjustment Displays with ON/OFF whether the F.AUDIO LEVEL control is enabled for recording. Displays the recording level of a P2 card...
Operating Instructions
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... USB HOST: red 3. When the following P2 card is inserted, the slot number is indicated in yellow. Recording mode The recording mode for the clip on which the pointer is located is recorded. Pressing the MENU button allows you to navigate the thumbnail menu. ‹Note When the TCG switch is set the time code and user bits or when the camera menu is indicated. 5. Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Thumbnail Screen...
... USB HOST: red 3. When the following P2 card is inserted, the slot number is indicated in yellow. Recording mode The recording mode for the clip on which the pointer is located is recorded. Pressing the MENU button allows you to navigate the thumbnail menu. ‹Note When the TCG switch is set the time code and user bits or when the camera menu is indicated. 5. Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Thumbnail Screen...
Operating Instructions
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... displayed but video from occurring during connection to a state where the thumbnail screen is sufficiently charged or use the AC adapter. Using the USB HOST mode Usable hard disk drives z Hard disk drives connectable via USB 2.0. 3 Press the THUMBNAIL button. z To prevent copying or formatting problems from the camera or an external device cannot be supplied in a usable state. z To return to normal mode from the thumbnail menu. Please upgrade. Switching to the camera- z When a hard disk drive is displayed. 4 Press the MENU button and select HDD...
... displayed but video from occurring during connection to a state where the thumbnail screen is sufficiently charged or use the AC adapter. Using the USB HOST mode Usable hard disk drives z Hard disk drives connectable via USB 2.0. 3 Press the THUMBNAIL button. z To prevent copying or formatting problems from the camera or an external device cannot be supplied in a usable state. z To return to normal mode from the thumbnail menu. Please upgrade. Switching to the camera- z When a hard disk drive is displayed. 4 Press the MENU button and select HDD...
Operating Instructions
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..., select HDD > SETUP from cards with the camera-recorder must be stored on the hard disk drive. z Select "ALL SLOT" to write data collectively onto all P2 cards currently inserted in the unit to the USB HOST mode] (page 137) 2 Connect a hard disk drive via USB. Then, specify the slots that contain the empty target P2 cards. 140 Connection with external device: Connection with the SET button. 5 From the thumbnail menu, select OPERATION > IMPORT. This speeds up to 23 P2 cards can...
..., select HDD > SETUP from cards with the camera-recorder must be stored on the hard disk drive. z Select "ALL SLOT" to write data collectively onto all P2 cards currently inserted in the unit to the USB HOST mode] (page 137) 2 Connect a hard disk drive via USB. Then, specify the slots that contain the empty target P2 cards. 140 Connection with external device: Connection with the SET button. 5 From the thumbnail menu, select OPERATION > IMPORT. This speeds up to 23 P2 cards can...
Operating Instructions
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... scene data file. Menu Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION AREA SETTING SYSTEM SETTING PAINT RB GAIN CONTROL RGB BLACK CONTROL MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING SYSTEM MODE OPTION MODE REC FUNCTION OUTPUT SEL SDI OUT MARKER MONI OUT MARKER DOWNCON SETTING LCD MONITOR GENLOCK Opening the Menus VF CAM OPERATION CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED SHUTTER SELECT USER SW SW MODE WHITE BALANCE MODE USER SW GAIN LENS/IRIS VF DISPLAY VF MARKER VF USER BOX...
... scene data file. Menu Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION AREA SETTING SYSTEM SETTING PAINT RB GAIN CONTROL RGB BLACK CONTROL MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING SYSTEM MODE OPTION MODE REC FUNCTION OUTPUT SEL SDI OUT MARKER MONI OUT MARKER DOWNCON SETTING LCD MONITOR GENLOCK Opening the Menus VF CAM OPERATION CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED SHUTTER SELECT USER SW SW MODE WHITE BALANCE MODE USER SW GAIN LENS/IRIS VF DISPLAY VF MARKER VF USER BOX...
Operating Instructions
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... Menu: Menu Description Tables 163 USB DEV.: Sets the camera-recorder to the USB device mode, which enables a new -CUF - OFF: Disables the PC MODE for use with P2 cards as textual information. measurement to automatically start . TYPE1:REC START/STOP marks are detected from VITC input through HD SDI for detecting REC TYPE1 TYPE2 START/STOP marks from the next power-on until the power is turned on next time. viewfinder will not light...
... Menu: Menu Description Tables 163 USB DEV.: Sets the camera-recorder to the USB device mode, which enables a new -CUF - OFF: Disables the PC MODE for use with P2 cards as textual information. measurement to automatically start . TYPE1:REC START/STOP marks are detected from VITC input through HD SDI for detecting REC TYPE1 TYPE2 START/STOP marks from the next power-on until the power is turned on next time. viewfinder will not light...
Operating Instructions
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... retrospectively recorded before the REC button is displayed. OFF: Disable LOOP REC. ‹Notes z After the power is turned on . Selects whether INTERVAL REC MODE settings are translated into either drop-frame or non-drop-frame according to enable LOOP REC. ON: PRE-RECORDING enabled. OFF: PRE-RECORDING disabled. ‹Note Specify the PRE-RECORDING time by frame, and the numbers of operation. RECORDING features. REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks INTERVAL REC MODE OFF...
... retrospectively recorded before the REC button is displayed. OFF: Disable LOOP REC. ‹Notes z After the power is turned on . Selects whether INTERVAL REC MODE settings are translated into either drop-frame or non-drop-frame according to enable LOOP REC. ON: PRE-RECORDING enabled. OFF: PRE-RECORDING disabled. ‹Note Specify the PRE-RECORDING time by frame, and the numbers of operation. RECORDING features. REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks INTERVAL REC MODE OFF...
Operating Instructions
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... the time code as the time code of the clip that was set by UB is regenerated. REGEN: Read out value stored in card and record value continuously. ‹Note When the camera-recorder operates in playback mode. P.OFF LCD ON DISPLAY OFF -CUF - TC VIDEO 0 SYNCHRO 1 2 3 - Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks VITC UB MODE USER/EXT TIME DATE TCG FRM RATE REGEN -CUF - DATE: Select local date and time (2 last digits of the card recorded in user...
... the time code as the time code of the clip that was set by UB is regenerated. REGEN: Read out value stored in card and record value continuously. ‹Note When the camera-recorder operates in playback mode. P.OFF LCD ON DISPLAY OFF -CUF - TC VIDEO 0 SYNCHRO 1 2 3 - Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Remarks VITC UB MODE USER/EXT TIME DATE TCG FRM RATE REGEN -CUF - DATE: Select local date and time (2 last digits of the card recorded in user...
