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Panasonic Solutions Company Table Of Contents DESCRIPTION Page Important Power OFF 3 Introduction 4 Base Station AG-BS300 5 Camera Adaptor AG-CA300 6 Battery Mount 7 ROP AG-EC4 8 ROP AJ-RC10 9 View Finder Interface AG-YA500 10 Studio Cable 300 11-12 ROP Cable 10M 13 ROP Cable 9" 14 GenLock and SDI ...though HPX3700 28 GenLock Menu Settings 29 SDI Switch and Menu settings 30 RTS Intercom Connections 31 Clear-Com Intercom Support 32 HPX500 DA Setup 33-34 Fiber Option 35-36 Trouble Shooting 37-38 Accessory Parts List 39 Cable Technical Reference 40-44 AV...
Panasonic Solutions Company Table Of Contents DESCRIPTION Page Important Power OFF 3 Introduction 4 Base Station AG-BS300 5 Camera Adaptor AG-CA300 6 Battery Mount 7 ROP AG-EC4 8 ROP AJ-RC10 9 View Finder Interface AG-YA500 10 Studio Cable 300 11-12 ROP Cable 10M 13 ROP Cable 9" 14 GenLock and SDI ...though HPX3700 28 GenLock Menu Settings 29 SDI Switch and Menu settings 30 RTS Intercom Connections 31 Clear-Com Intercom Support 32 HPX500 DA Setup 33-34 Fiber Option 35-36 Trouble Shooting 37-38 Accessory Parts List 39 Cable Technical Reference 40-44 AV...
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This includes the following:HPX300, HPX370, HPX500, HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700. 8 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- 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.
This includes the following:HPX300, HPX370, HPX500, HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700. 8 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- 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.
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Example: Knee and Slope Controls, Master Gama, Etc. It is not recommended for AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The AJ-RC10 is recommended for the Cameras that can take advantage of the AJ-RC10: HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 9 Cameras that offer more control options. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- Studio System 300 Optional Remote Operation Panel AJ-RC10 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.
Example: Knee and Slope Controls, Master Gama, Etc. It is not recommended for AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The AJ-RC10 is recommended for the Cameras that can take advantage of the AJ-RC10: HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 9 Cameras that offer more control options. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- Studio System 300 Optional Remote Operation Panel AJ-RC10 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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Cable Identification GENLOCK and SDI These 2 short BNC cables connect: 1. AG-CA300 Camera Adaptor GenLock Out to External GenLock in the System Menu. Failure to turn this menu item on will result in to the HPX300, HPX370 or HPX500, these cameras will automatically GenLock when the GenLock Cable is connected. AG-CA300 SDI in NO ROP control. However, the HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 must be manually set to the Camera GenLock In. 2. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - Note: When connecting to the Camera SDI Out. See Page 29 for Menu Settings. 15
Cable Identification GENLOCK and SDI These 2 short BNC cables connect: 1. AG-CA300 Camera Adaptor GenLock Out to External GenLock in the System Menu. Failure to turn this menu item on will result in to the HPX300, HPX370 or HPX500, these cameras will automatically GenLock when the GenLock Cable is connected. AG-CA300 SDI in NO ROP control. However, the HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 must be manually set to the Camera GenLock In. 2. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - Note: When connecting to the Camera SDI Out. See Page 29 for Menu Settings. 15
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Cable Identification Optional - This will also free up a camera SDI out connection which can be used for use on AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The BT-CS910G Cable allows the on screen status information and markings. It will provide all VF on board monitor (BT-LH910 or BT-LH80) to use the camera VF out connector. 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 on AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The BT-CS910G Cable allows the on screen status information and markings. It will provide all VF on board monitor (BT-LH910 or BT-LH80) to use the camera VF out connector. BT-CS910G VF Cable Not for other uses. 23 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 -
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Cable Identification Optional - One for an AJA DA. Example: AG-HPX500 has only 1 SDI out. Some AJA Products only run on 5 Volts DC. 24 This camera will also require the Multi Tap to provide additional SDI ... Monitor. In this example configuration is not recommended for the AG-HPX500. AJA P-Tap Power Cable This cable Provides 12 Volt DC Power for Optional AJA Fido TR Fiber Device or for the AG-CA300 and the other to check the voltage input range. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - If this case, the On Board...
Cable Identification Optional - One for an AJA DA. Example: AG-HPX500 has only 1 SDI out. Some AJA Products only run on 5 Volts DC. 24 This camera will also require the Multi Tap to provide additional SDI ... Monitor. In this example configuration is not recommended for the AG-HPX500. AJA P-Tap Power Cable This cable Provides 12 Volt DC Power for Optional AJA Fido TR Fiber Device or for the AG-CA300 and the other to check the voltage input range. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - If this case, the On Board...
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Select Battery Setup. 3. Exit Menu. 27 MENU SETUP Camera Battery Menu Setup AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 4 - Press Menu button. 2. Scroll Down to Type B and select values. Full = 13.0V Near = 12.5V End = 12.0V 5. Battery Select = Type B 4.
Select Battery Setup. 3. Exit Menu. 27 MENU SETUP Camera Battery Menu Setup AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 4 - Press Menu button. 2. Scroll Down to Type B and select values. Full = 13.0V Near = 12.5V End = 12.0V 5. Battery Select = Type B 4.
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Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - Select System Settings. 3. 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. 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 System Settings. 3. 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. 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.
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AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HDX3700 Set the HD-SDI A-B Switch to HS-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Exit Menu AJ-HDX900 AJ-HPX2000 AJ-HDX3000 AJ-HPX2700 AJ-HDX3700 30 The switch is located under the camera side door. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - The switch is located under the camera side door. MENU SETUP SDI Video Out Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX3000 Set the Video Out Switch to MEM or CAM. Select OUTPUT SEL. 3. Select SDI = AUTO 4. Press Menu button. 2.
AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HDX3700 Set the HD-SDI A-B Switch to HS-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Exit Menu AJ-HDX900 AJ-HPX2000 AJ-HDX3000 AJ-HPX2700 AJ-HDX3700 30 The switch is located under the camera side door. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - The switch is located under the camera side door. MENU SETUP SDI Video Out Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX3000 Set the Video Out Switch to MEM or CAM. Select OUTPUT SEL. 3. Select SDI = AUTO 4. Press Menu button. 2.
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AG-HPX500 DA Using the AG-HPX500 with an on board monitor (and in Color). An AJA Model HD10DA is recommended as a better solution. This will appear very soft if the on .... For this reason, we DO NOT recommend the BT-CS910G VF cable. This image will provide a much better image on the on Board Monitor The AG-HPX500 uses a Standard Definition B&W View Finder. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 6 -
AG-HPX500 DA Using the AG-HPX500 with an on board monitor (and in Color). An AJA Model HD10DA is recommended as a better solution. This will appear very soft if the on .... For this reason, we DO NOT recommend the BT-CS910G VF cable. This image will provide a much better image on the on Board Monitor The AG-HPX500 uses a Standard Definition B&W View Finder. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 6 -
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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 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 7 -
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... is using the 4 Pin XLR connector on camera body. 37 Problem: The System will auto set to EXT Genlock when a signal is connected between the AG-CA300 GenLock Out and Camera Genlock In (see page 29) System doesn't work when I power the camera locally using the camera 4 pin XLR? This ...is not necessary for the HPX370 and HPX500 as they will not work when camera is set to GL IN or EXT in the Genlock Section of the System Menu. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8 - Trouble Shooting Common Issues Remote Control (ROP) Problem: No ROP Control...
... is using the 4 Pin XLR connector on camera body. 37 Problem: The System will auto set to EXT Genlock when a signal is connected between the AG-CA300 GenLock Out and Camera Genlock In (see page 29) System doesn't work when I power the camera locally using the camera 4 pin XLR? This ...is not necessary for the HPX370 and HPX500 as they will not work when camera is set to GL IN or EXT in the Genlock Section of the System Menu. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8 - Trouble Shooting Common Issues Remote Control (ROP) Problem: No ROP Control...
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..., AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500, check the menu settings> OUTPUT SEL> SDI> AUTO SDI Side Switch Return Button makes the lens zoom in ? B: If using an AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000 or AJ-HPX3000, check to HD-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. Solutions: Check the lens internal dip switch settings... and turn off Auto Cruise Zoom. GPI # 4 should be set to make sure the Video Out Switch is Low Resolution. Solutions: Check the Monitor GPI menu settings. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8...
..., AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500, check the menu settings> OUTPUT SEL> SDI> AUTO SDI Side Switch Return Button makes the lens zoom in ? B: If using an AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000 or AJ-HPX3000, check to HD-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. Solutions: Check the lens internal dip switch settings... and turn off Auto Cruise Zoom. GPI # 4 should be set to make sure the Video Out Switch is Low Resolution. Solutions: Check the Monitor GPI menu settings. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8...
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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 24 BT-LH910G 9" On Board Monitor BT-Mount Simple Monitor Mount Yoke910 ... (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 - Accessory List PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Page Studio Cable 300/100 100M...
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 24 BT-LH910G 9" On Board Monitor BT-Mount Simple Monitor Mount Yoke910 ... (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 - Accessory List PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Page Studio Cable 300/100 100M...