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Panasonic Solutions Company Table Of Contents DESCRIPTION Page Important Power OFF 3 Introduction 4 Base Station AG-BS300 5 ...VF Cable 23 AJA Power Cable 24 DESCRIPTION Page Block Diagram 25 GPI Menu 26 Battery Menu HPX370 and HPX500 27 Battery Menu HDX900 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 ...
Panasonic Solutions Company Table Of Contents DESCRIPTION Page Important Power OFF 3 Introduction 4 Base Station AG-BS300 5 ...VF Cable 23 AJA Power Cable 24 DESCRIPTION Page Block Diagram 25 GPI Menu 26 Battery Menu HPX370 and HPX500 27 Battery Menu HDX900 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 ...
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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. This includes the following:HPX300, HPX370, HPX500, HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700. 8 Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1-
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It is recommended for the Cameras that can take advantage of the AJ-RC10: HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 9 It is not recommended for AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The AJ-RC10 is a full featured Remote Operation Panel. Cameras that offer more control options. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- Example: Knee and Slope Controls, Master Gama, Etc. 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 recommended for the Cameras that can take advantage of the AJ-RC10: HDX900, HPX2000, HPX2700, HPX3000, HPX3100 and HPX3700 9 It is not recommended for AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 or AG-HPX500 The AJ-RC10 is a full featured Remote Operation Panel. Cameras that offer more control options. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 1- Example: Knee and Slope Controls, Master Gama, Etc. 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.
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Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - See Page 29 for Menu Settings. 15 AG-CA300 SDI in to the HPX300, HPX370 or HPX500, these cameras will result in the System Menu. Note: When connecting to the Camera SDI Out. AG-CA300 Camera Adaptor GenLock Out to turn this ...
Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 - See Page 29 for Menu Settings. 15 AG-CA300 SDI in to the HPX300, HPX370 or HPX500, these cameras will result in the System Menu. Note: When connecting to the Camera SDI Out. AG-CA300 Camera Adaptor GenLock Out to turn this ...
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BT-CS910G VF Cable Not for other uses. 23 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. Cable Identification Optional - It will provide all VF on board monitor (BT-LH910 or BT-LH80) to use the camera VF out connector. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 -
BT-CS910G VF Cable Not for other uses. 23 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. Cable Identification Optional - It will provide all VF on board monitor (BT-LH910 or BT-LH80) to use the camera VF out connector. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 2 -
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... additional accessories power needs. If this case, the On Board Monitor and the AJA DA. In this example configuration is not recommended for the AG-HPX500. This camera will also require the Multi Tap to check the voltage input range. Example: AG...
... additional accessories power needs. If this case, the On Board Monitor and the AJA DA. In this example configuration is not recommended for the AG-HPX500. This camera will also require the Multi Tap to check the voltage input range. Example: AG...
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MENU SETUP Camera Battery Menu Setup AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Press Menu button. 2. Exit Menu. 27 Battery Select = Type B 4. Scroll Down to Type B and select values. Full = 13.0V Near = 12.5V End = 12.0V 5. Select Battery Setup. 3. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 4 -
MENU SETUP Camera Battery Menu Setup AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Press Menu button. 2. Exit Menu. 27 Battery Select = Type B 4. Scroll Down to Type B and select values. Full = 13.0V Near = 12.5V End = 12.0V 5. Select Battery Setup. 3. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 4 -
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Select System Settings. 3. 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. MENU SETUP Genlock Menu Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3100, AJ-HPX3700 1. Press and hold the menu button for 2 seconds to EXT. 29
Select System Settings. 3. 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. MENU SETUP Genlock Menu Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3100, AJ-HPX3700 1. Press and hold the menu button for 2 seconds to EXT. 29
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Select OUTPUT SEL. 3. MENU SETUP SDI Video Out Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX3000 Set the Video Out Switch to MEM or CAM. Exit Menu AJ-HDX900 AJ-HPX2000 AJ-HDX3000 AJ-HPX2700 AJ-HDX3700 30 AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HDX3700 Set the HD-SDI A-B Switch to HS-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. Select SDI = AUTO 4. The switch is located under the camera side door. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - The switch is located under the camera side door. AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Press Menu button. 2.
Select OUTPUT SEL. 3. MENU SETUP SDI Video Out Setup AJ-HDX900, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX3000 Set the Video Out Switch to MEM or CAM. Exit Menu AJ-HDX900 AJ-HPX2000 AJ-HDX3000 AJ-HPX2700 AJ-HDX3700 30 AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HDX3700 Set the HD-SDI A-B Switch to HS-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. Select SDI = AUTO 4. The switch is located under the camera side door. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 5 - The switch is located under the camera side door. AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370 and AG-HPX500 1. Press Menu button. 2.
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... 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 board monitor was connected to 18 Volts DC, it makes it a very suitable choice. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 6... - This image will provide a much better image on the on Board Monitor The AG-HPX500 uses a Standard Definition B&W View Finder. SDI MultiTap SDI PowerTap28 BT-Mount Parts List...
... 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 board monitor was connected to 18 Volts DC, it makes it a very suitable choice. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 6... - This image will provide a much better image on the on Board Monitor The AG-HPX500 uses a Standard Definition B&W View Finder. SDI MultiTap SDI PowerTap28 BT-Mount Parts List...
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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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... to camera remote connector (see page 14) B: Confirm that the GenLock is set to EXT Genlock when a signal is not necessary for the HPX370 and HPX500 as they will not work when camera is connected between the AG-CA300 GenLock Out and Camera Genlock In (see page 29) System doesn't work... GenLock Cable is using local power. Problem: The System will auto set to GL IN or EXT in the Genlock Section of the System Menu. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8 -
... to camera remote connector (see page 14) B: Confirm that the GenLock is set to EXT Genlock when a signal is not necessary for the HPX370 and HPX500 as they will not work when camera is connected between the AG-CA300 GenLock Out and Camera Genlock In (see page 29) System doesn't work... GenLock Cable is using local power. Problem: The System will auto set to GL IN or EXT in the Genlock Section of the System Menu. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8 -
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... settings and turn off Auto Cruise Zoom. AJ-HPX2700/3700 On Board Monitor is shooting in HD, but the on the lens, the lens zooms in SD? B: 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... Camera is Low Resolution. Trouble Shooting Common Issues Base Station lights Flash and nothing works? If using an AJ-HPX2700 or AJ-HPX3700, set to HD-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8 -
... settings and turn off Auto Cruise Zoom. AJ-HPX2700/3700 On Board Monitor is shooting in HD, but the on the lens, the lens zooms in SD? B: 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... Camera is Low Resolution. Trouble Shooting Common Issues Base Station lights Flash and nothing works? If using an AJ-HPX2700 or AJ-HPX3700, set to HD-SDI or SD-SDI respectively. Panasonic Solutions Company Section 8 -
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Panasonic Solutions Company Section 9 - Accessory List PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Page Studio Cable 300/100 100M Studio Cable 11 Studio Cable 300/50 50M Studio Cable 11 ... PowerTap-28 28" P-Tap to 4 Pin XLR 12V Power Cable for more information: http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/home.asp 39 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...
Panasonic Solutions Company Section 9 - Accessory List PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Page Studio Cable 300/100 100M Studio Cable 11 Studio Cable 300/50 50M Studio Cable 11 ... PowerTap-28 28" P-Tap to 4 Pin XLR 12V Power Cable for more information: http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/home.asp 39 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...