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Panasonic AJ-SPC700E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera Recorder
AJ-
E
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
F0805T0 -F
D
Printed in Japan
VQT0U30

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH F0805T0 -F Printed in Japan VQT0U30...

  • Page 2: Please Note

    \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant source code, visit http://panasonic.biz/sav/. Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source code you may obtain from the above Web site.

  • Page 3: Precautions For Use

    The lithium battery in this equipment must only be Replace only with the same or equivalent type replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary, recommended by the equipment manufacturer. contact your local Panasonic supplier. Discard used batteries according manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 4 Attention/Attentie Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions for Use ....3 4-5 Setting Time Data ....37 Chapter 1 Introduction .
  • Page 6 6-10 Reconnection of Incomplete Clips ..82 of the AJ-SPC700E and a PC... .73 6-11 Copying Clips ......83 5-6 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod .
  • Page 7 Contents (continued) Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables . . 97 8-7 FILE ......117 8-1 Menu Configuration .

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The AJ-SPC700E video camera-recorder integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on- chip lens, and a video recorder/player (VTR) that supports DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats. Utilising P2 cards, which require no mechanism, as media, your AJ-SPC700E offers greater responsibility, operability, and portability.
  • Page 9 By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted AJ-SPC700E automatically generates in the AJ-SPC700E can be used as a bulk storage thumbnail for each recording cut (clip). It is possible to device. make use of this on the camera-recorder as well as for...

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    NP-1 type NP-L50 Lens: Battery mount (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon BP-90 type BP-H120 Memory Card Camera Battery mount HP-90L Recorder AJ-SPC700E AC adapter: AJ-B75 Tripod adapter: SHAN-TM700 Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 IEEE1394 Interface Board: AJ-YAD800G Soft carrying case: AJ-SC900 P2 Cards*:...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions

    DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) Tripod mount To operate your AJ-SPC700E on AC power, the AC adaptor AJ-B75 (optional accessory) must be connected When you want to mount the AJ-SPC700E on a tripod, to this socket. the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached here.

  • Page 12: Audio (Input) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued) 2-2 Audio (input) Function Section MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2) A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. connectors (XLR, 3-pin) Power for the microphone comes from this jack. Audio devices or a microphone may be connected here.

  • Page 13: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued) 2-3 Audio (output) Function Section AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 3-pin) Speakers This connector outputs audio signals recorded on The speakers output EE sound during recording, and Channels 1, 2, 3 or 4. reproduced sound during playback. Output signals are selected with the MONITOR The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.

  • Page 14: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued) 2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section !30" !32" !31" Shooting and Recording (camera unit) CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and AWB: White balance is automatically adjusted.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued) OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch MARKER SELECT button Used to select the video signals sent from the camera This button selects the marker information indicated on unit to the memory, viewfinder and video monitor. the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 16 AJ-SPC700E and a PC]. Even if this switch is set to “CAM”, if “VIDEO” or “1394” is selected for REC SIGNAL the AJ-SPC700E GENLOCK IN connector performs the operation when “MEM” is selected. The...

  • Page 17: Menu Operation Section

    It is used for metadata upload and proxy recording (optional). <Cautions in using SD memory cards> SD memory cards used with the AJ-SPC700E should conform to SD standards. Be sure to format cards using the AJ-SPC700E. To format SD memory cards using a personal computer, download the dedicated software from the support site.

  • Page 18: Time Code Section

    SET: Select this position to set the time code and/or user bits. When you inter-lock the time code of the AJ-SPC700E with that of an external device this must be connected R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time code only during recording.

  • Page 19: Warning And Status Display Functions

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued) 2-7 Warning and Status Display 2-8 Display Window Functions Functions P2 card/battery-remaining level indications Media-remaining space indication bar The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, using a seven-segment display. Each segment can represent either three or five minutes of remaining free space, depending on the value set through the menu option CARD REMAIN/ .

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued) 2-9 LCD Monitor Mode indication Stays illuminated in 16:9 mode. Stays illuminated when the recording/playback format is P-REC: Stays illuminated when the PRE REC MODE is set to ON, and blinks when recording is continued after the recording tally lamp has gone out.

  • Page 21: Viewfinder

    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued) 2-10 Viewfinder Eyepiece Diopter adjustment ring Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image. Connecting plug Locking ring Microphone holder Viewfinder stopper Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    ACCESS While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the slide-out door to the left. The door opens. Insert a P2 card into the AJ-SPC700E. The P2 CARD Slide lock ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the button status of the P2 card.
  • Page 23 P2 card. ACTIVE orange recordable (loop recording If your AJ-SPC700E is not set to turn on the P2 CARD also enabled). ACCESS LED, before removing the card ensure that pre- Writing and reading recording and/or voice memo recording have finished (the enabled.

  • Page 24: Basic Procedures

    Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more than When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches four segments of the battery-remaining amount as detailed below, before starting to use your AJ-SPC700E. indication bar are illuminated. If the number of illuminated segments is fewer than Setting the switches before shooting and recording five, first check the battery placement.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback (continued) Shooting White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below. Select a filter according to light conditions. When the white balance is saved: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B]. When the white or black balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].

  • Page 26: Normal Recording

    In these situations, the video or sound will not be recorded internal memory of the AJ-SPC700E. In this case, recording for the duration specified, even if either the REC START/ cannot be stopped until the P2 card is recognised.

  • Page 27: Loop Recording

    During recording of IEEE1394 input, LOOP REC is not available. Terminating the Loop Recording Mode You can terminate the loop recording mode by either: Turning off the POWER switch of the AJ-SPC700E; or Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”.

  • Page 28: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    MEMO button. A voice memo may be recorded using the when the power has been just turned on for playback, it voice memo microphone. Another press of the button stops may take some time for the AJ-SPC700E to read clip recording of the voice memo. information.

  • Page 29: Shot Mark Function

    [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos] and [6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos]. 3-10 Recording Setting and Operation Mode The AJ-SPC700E recording mode works according to the priorities outlined in the following table, relative to the setting of the menus and switches. Menu switches related to system/recording...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To record high-quality video with the AJ-SPC700E, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to Place a white pattern at a point where the light conditions. conditions match those for the light source of the For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments subject.
  • Page 31 When the menu option FILTER INH is set to “OFF”, the adjusted value for each filter can be automatically stored in the memory that corresponds to the position of the WHITE BAL switch (A or B). Your AJ-SPC700E has four built-in filters; it stores eight (4 2) adjusted values.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Black Balance

    You use your AJ-SPC700E the first time; automatically cut off. Your AJ-SPC700E has not been used for some time; During a black balance adjustment, the gain The ambient temperature has changed substantially; switchover circuit is automatically switched. The gain switchover value has been changed; or The viewfinder screen may flicker and/or display S.GAIN (super gain) has been set with the USER MAIN/...

  • Page 33: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    These screens are accessible through the menu on the CAM <Note> OPERATION page. Your AJ-SPC700E is not factory-set to display the The selected shutter speed is retained even if the AJ- SUPER V mode on the viewfinder screen. To display SPC700E is turned off.

  • Page 34: Placing The Camera-Recorder In Synchro Scan Mode

    4-3 Selecting Recording Signals SYNCHRO SCAN Mode and Recording System To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, The AJ-SPC700E is capable of utilising user-selected follow the steps below. recording signals and format. Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Recording Levels

    AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 controls buttons Your AJ-SPC700E is factory-set to perform no recording on Audio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO and DV formats. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC CH SEL on the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen must be set to “4CH”...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Audio level meter in the viewfinder F:1---- R:2---- ---+ When operating the AJ-SPC700E without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen...

  • Page 37: Setting Time Data

    DISPLAY switch <Note> The AJ-SPC700E also records the time code and user bits in the VIDEO AUX area. The value for the time code (VITC) is the same as that of the time code (LTC) in the sub-code area. The user bits (of VITC) also records special Display information, including the shoting frame rate.

  • Page 38: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued) 4-5-2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date Time Time and Time Area Area difference difference Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. 00:00 Greenwich – 00:30 – 01:00 Azores Islands – 01:30 Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display –...

  • Page 39: Setting The Time Code

    4-5-3 Setting the Time Code 4-5-4 Externally Locking the Time Code Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. The time code generator built into your AJ-SPC700E may be locked with an external generator. It is also possible to lock Position the TCG switch at [SET].
  • Page 40 Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN]. <Note> To externally lock the AJ-SPC700E, as the master device, Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. with more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that of the camera. Note that in a system using both interlaced Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”.

  • Page 41: Providing An Id To The Camera

    4-5-5 Providing an ID to the Camera 4-5-6 Setting UMID Information The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> The AJ-SPC700E supports UMID metadata. You need to screen. specify as UMID information the country where you live The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, (using up to three characters), organisation or company (up symbols, and/or spaces.

  • Page 42: Ctl Count Setting And Display

    The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to check playback CTL count is displayed. the settings and status of the AJ-SPC700E. Whenever the playback order of clips is altered (clips are Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the...

  • Page 43: Menu Displays In The Viewfinder Screen

    <USER MENU SELECT> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN MENU page. <Note> For more information, see [4-6-3 Selecting When the AJ-SPC700E is in thumbnail mode, the viewfinder Options for USER MENU]. displays “THUMBNAIL OPEN”, disabling navigation through To display USER MENU, press the MENU the menu.

  • Page 44: Selecting Options For User Menu

    When the settings are finalised, press the MENU button. This terminates the menu option setting mode and returns the AJ-SPC700E to normal operation mode. 4-6-3 Selecting Options for USER MENU Go to the USER MENU SELECT page from MAIN MENU.

  • Page 45: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

    For more information, see [7-3 Warning System]. Menu Options]. Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp This lamp comes on when the AJ-SPC700E is in any of the abnormal operating statuses specified through the menu sub-option !LED. For statuses that activate the lamp, see the options in the <!LED>...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued) Information Item Indication Status Lens extender used. Extender LOW/MID/HIGH Value set for the master gain MODE CHECK –3 to 30 Example: LOW: 0 Indication Area S.GAIN 30/36 Gain value to which S.GAIN is assigned (STATUS: Master gain, USER SW GAIN)
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued) Information Item Indication Status AWB A ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch A. Camera Warning AWB B ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch B. and Report Area AWB A OK AWB successful on Ch A. (related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK AWB successful on Ch B.
  • Page 48 Shot mark been added or deleted. For information on shot marks, see [3-9 Shot Mark Function]. UPDATING Clip information is being updated. Playback operation disabled. USB DRIVE AJ-SPC700E is in USB mode. When communication is disabled, the indication blinks. THUMBNAIL OPEN Thumbnail is being manipulated. 1394 INITIAL ERROR Displayed when the connection of the DVCPRO/DV connector is abnormal (when AJ-YAD800G is attached).
  • Page 49 REC TALLY of the SYSTEM MODE is set to “CHAR”. REC indication This can also be displayed during the recording using the AJ-SPC700E alone. This is displayed when the menu option REC STATUS of the VF INDICATOR2 is set to “ON”.
  • Page 50 (continued) P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication Status of Menu option P2 card remaining free space P2 card remaining free space Recording status AJ-SPC700E P2 CARD REMAIN* indication indication (during MODE CHECK) Under normal Other than LOOP TOTAL The total remaining free space of all...

  • Page 51: Display Modes And Setting Changes/Adjustment

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued) 4-7-4 Display Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment Result Messages The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may be limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP MODE.

  • Page 52: Setting The Marker Displays

    MODE> screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page. The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to view the marker settings of the AJ-SPC700E. Pressing the MARKER SELECT button on the camera- recorder switches the marker indication as follows.

  • Page 53: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor This menu option can be found in the <OUTPUT SEL> screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM Turn on the POWER switch of the AJ-SPC700E. SETTING page. Slide the OPEN button in the arrow direction to open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 54: Menu-Driven Function Setup

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued) 4-9 Menu-driven Function Setup 4-9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals You need to select the signals to be output from the VIDEO Each function is set up using the menu system. OUT connector. 4-9-1 Setting the Switchover of USER SW Select the video output signal on the menu option VIDEO OUT SEL.

  • Page 55: Assigning Functions To User Main, User1 And User2 Buttons

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued) 4-9-4 Assigning Functions to USER NEWS-G: Function of switching on and off News Gamma assigned. MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons <Note> News Gamma is capable of reproducing The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be shades without whiteout or blackout.

  • Page 56: Handling Data

    SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where they may be Exposed to high temperatures/humidities; Exposed to water droplets; or Electrically charged. For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted into the AJ-SPC700E with the lid closed.
  • Page 57 Press the JOG dial button. This moves the cursor to the If an SD memory card is inserted or removed with the entry area, putting the AJ-SPC700E in entry mode. <SD CARD READ/WRITE> screen open, the data title cannot be edited.
  • Page 58 NO CARD (No SD memory card inserted.) Alphabetical characters: A to Z WRITE NG The card has not been formatted FORMAT ERROR using the AJ-SPC700E. Numerals: 0 to 9 (SD memory card not properly Replace the card. formatted.) Symbols: ', >, <, /, - WRITE NG The card may be defective.
  • Page 59 (No SD memory card inserted.) 8). Then, press the dial button. READ NG The card has not been formatted FORMAT ERROR using the AJ-SPC700E. To read data on a selected file (SD memory card not properly Replace the card. formatted.) READ NG Write file data.

  • Page 60: How To Use The User Data

    Then, press the dial button. The data written in the user area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPC700E is read to complete the setting. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. To write settings data in the user area Navigate the menu to the <INITIALIZE>...

  • Page 61: How To Use Scene File Data

    It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area This writes the setting data into the scene file area of of the internal memory of the AJ-SPC700E, or to read data the AJ-SPC700E internal memory. written in this area. Four types of scene files are available.
  • Page 62 The data stored in the scene file area of the internal The data stored in the scene file area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPC700E is read to complete the memory of the AJ-SPC700E is reset to the defaults.

  • Page 63: Resetting Menu Option Settings

    4-10-6 Lens File Data characters (up to eight characters). The AJ-SPC700E is capable of correcting the lens white When the title is set, turn the JOG dial button to move shading. This lens white shading correction may be stored the cursor to [:].

  • Page 64: Chapter 5 Preparation

    Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of the arrow. A battery pack or AC power can be used as the power supply for the camera-recorder. Using a Battery Pack Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used: • Panasonic • Anton/Bauer • • PACO •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) When using a BP-90 type battery pack Connect the battery pack plug to the socket inside the battery case, and insert the battery pack into the case. Remove the battery holder. Label Battery holder surface Attaching the battery case to the camera-recorder. Connect the cable on the camera-recorder to the cable on the battery case (BP-90 type).
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) Using an NP-1 type battery pack Setting the battery type. Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. Remove the battery holder. Select BATTERY SELECT from the <BATTERY/ P2CARD> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. Mount the NP-1 type battery case on the camera- When using a battery not listed under BATTERY recorder.

  • Page 67: Using An Ac Power Supply

    5-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply 5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and Adjusting its Position When using the Panasonic AJ-B75 AC adapter Please refer to the viewfinder instruction manual. Plug the AJ-B75 DC OUT connector into the camera- Note: A slide rail is required to mount any viewfinder other recorder’s external DC input socket.

  • Page 68: Mounting The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments

    Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) 5-3 Mounting the lens and Adjusting the Lens Flange Back Performing the Flange Back If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and wide- angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange and White Shading back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface).
  • Page 69 Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) Adjusting the Lens White Shading Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B, and Take the following steps to adjust the white shading: execute Auto White Balance (AWB) with the AUTO W/B BAL switch. <Note>...
  • Page 70 Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) This completes the white shading adjustment. The compensation values are stored in the non-volatile Press the JOG Dial button again and turn it until a internal memory. Therefore, re-adjusting the white shading is desired letter for the title appears. not required, even after the camera-recorder power has Turning the JOG Dial button changes the letter been turned off.
  • Page 71 Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) Reading out the Lens File Data Resetting Lens File Data to Factory Standard Settings Select the lens file No. to read out by following Steps The lens file data can be reset to the standard setting values in the [Storing the Lens File Data] section.

  • Page 72: Preparing For Audio Input

    Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) 5-4 Preparing for Audio Input 5-4-2 When Using a Wireless Receiver When Using the Unislot Wireless Receiver Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Remove the cover to insert the wireless receiver and 5-4-1 When Using the Front Microphone secure it with the screws.

  • Page 73: When Using Audio Devices

    Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. By connecting the AJ-SPC700E with an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card connected to the AJ-SPC700E can be Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to used as a mass storage device.

  • Page 74: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    5-6 Mounting the Camera on a A USB driver must be installed on the PC. Tripod AJ-SPC700E is only applicable to USB 2.0, not to USB 1.1. When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod Only one AJ-SPC700E at a time must be connected adapter supplied with the camera.

  • Page 75: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) 5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 5-9 Connecting the AJ-EC3E Extension Controller Shoulder Strap Some functions can be remote-controlled when the AJ- EC3E extension control unit (optional) is connected to the camera. When the AJ-EC3E is connected, the camera automatically enters remote control mode after the power switches of both the camera and the AJ-EC3E are turned ON.

  • Page 76: Attaching The Front Audio Level Control Knob

    Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) 5-10 Attaching the Front Audio Level Control Knob If you use the Front Audio Level control frequently, attach the accessory knob so that it can be easily operated. Knob Front Audio (Accessory) Level Control Screw (Accessory) Marks Screw Remove the screw in the centre of the Front Audio Level...

  • Page 77: Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips With Thumbnails

    Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as voice memos and meta data. The following manipulations can be performed using the cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images displayed on the LCD monitor: Playback, delete, copy or restore the clip.

  • Page 78: Thumbnail Screen

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-2 Thumbnail Screen Thumbnail The image captured immediately after you start Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail shooting is displayed as a thumbnail. screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again returns the display to the regular display.

  • Page 79: Selecting Thumbnails

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) Indicator for edit copy clips 6-4 Playing Back Clips This marker is displayed for clips whose edit copy operation was performed on the P2 deck. For more Press the THUMBNAIL button. information on edit copy, see the AJ-SPD850 instruction The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 80: Switching The Thumbnail Display

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-5 Switching the Thumbnail Display 6-6 Shot Mark The display can be switched so that only those clips A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish matching the specified conditions are displayed in the this clip from the others.

  • Page 81: Voice Memo

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-7 Voice Memo Press the left/right cursor buttons ( ) to move the pointer over the still image that is related to the voice A voice memo is audio data that can be attached to the clip memo you wish to play back.

  • Page 82: Deleting Voice Memos

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-7-3 Deleting Voice Memos 6-9 Restoring Clips Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden Perform Steps in the [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice powering-down during recording, or removal of the P2 card Memos] section to select the voice memo in the clip.

  • Page 83: Copying Clips

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-11 Copying Clips <Notes> Do not turn the power off or remove or insert a card during Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card or SD memory copying. If you should accidentally perform one of the card in the desired slot.

  • Page 84: Setting Of Proxy (Optional)

    YES. Upload the clip), and [TEXT] (contents of the text starts. memo). The AJ-SPC700E can record one text Uploaded metadata is retained even if the power is memo per clip. turned off. For confirmation of uploaded data, see [6- 17-4 Confirmation of Metadata Upload].

  • Page 85: Formatting A P2 Card

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-14 Formatting a P2 Card 6-15 Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail Press the THUMBNAIL button. screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera- The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 86: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-16 Setting the Thumbnail Display THUMBNAIL INIT: Return the above thumbnail display settings to default. Mode Move the cursor to this option, and press the SET button. Select “YES” when the confirmation screen is The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit your displayed.

  • Page 87: Properties

    Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) 6-17 Properties 6-17-2 P2 Card Status Display The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed. P2 Card Status Display Settings 6-17-1 Clip Property Select PROPERTY CARD STATUS from the menu bar to set the desired indication mode (remaining free space or From menu bar,...
  • Page 88 Chapter 6 Manuipulating Clips with Thumbnails (continued) Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings When “USED” is selected: From the menu bar, select PROPERTY CARD STATUS. The following screen appears. When “REMAIN” is selected: Write-protect Mark mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected. P2 Card Status (used memory capacity) Write-protect Mark The used memory capacity of the P2 card is indicated...

  • Page 89: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    “SD STANDARD: SUPPORTED” displayed. If this is the case, writing or reading will not be successful. Format the card with the AJ-SPC700E.For more on formatting SD memory cards, see [6-15 Formatting SD memory cards]. 6-17-4 Confirmation of Metadata Upload The contents of the metadata upload file that is read from the SD memory card can be checked.

  • Page 90: Inspections

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections 7-1 Inspections Before Shooting 7-1-2 Inspecting the Camera Unit Make sure you check that the system is operating normally Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a colour zoom operation.

  • Page 91: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections (continued) 7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording 2. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to [AUTO]. Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from [1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [FRONT].

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections (continued) 6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits 7-2 Maintenance Set the user’s bit as required. 7-2-1 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder Please refer to [4-5-1 Setting the User Bits] for the setting procedures. Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder.

  • Page 93: Connector Signals

    DC IN AUDIO IN CAM CONT CAM DATA AUDIO IN (H) AUDIO IN (C) ECU ON +12V Panasonic Part No. K1AB103A0007 UNREG 12V Manufacturer Part No. HA16PRM-3SG Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0024 (Hirose Electric Co.) Manufacturer Part No. HA16RX-4P(SW1) (Hirose Electric Co.) Panasonic Part No.

  • Page 94: Warning System

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections (continued) 7-3 Warning System 7-3-1 Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. <Note>...
  • Page 95 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections (continued) 5. P2 Card Fully Recorded 7. Low Wireless Signal Reception Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA Display window No display. indication capacity start blinking. indication Continues to light up until an operation is Blinks 4 times per second.

  • Page 96: Error Codes

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspections (continued) 7-3-2 Error Codes 9. Battery Nearly Empty The following error codes are displayed in the display Display window One of the bars in the battery remaining window if an error occurs in the camera: indication indicator starts blinking.

  • Page 97: Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables 8-1 Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE MAIN MENU OPTION MODE PAINT REC FUNCTION MATRIX OUTPUT SEL OPTION MENU COLOR CORRECTION LCD MONITOR GENLOCK OPTION LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA...

  • Page 98: System Setting

    GENLOCK item in [8-2-6 GENLOCK] attached. For more information, see the AJ-YAD800G must be set to EXT. – C U F E instruction manual. Note that the AJ-SPC700E incorporates ASPECT 16:9 Select the aspect ratio for recording. the following additional items: 16:9: Record in <16:9>...

  • Page 99: Rec Function

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-2-3 REC FUNCTION 8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range VIDEO OUT Select the output signal on the VIDEO PRE REC Select whether or not to enable PRE RECORDING.

  • Page 100: Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-2-5 LCD MONITOR 8-2-6 GENLOCK Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range BRIGHTNESS –7 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. GENLOCK Switch the camera synchronising signal. INT: Synchronise with the internal reference signal regardless of –...

  • Page 101: Paint

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-3 PAINT 8-3-1 ROP 8-3-2 MATRIX Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER PED –200 Set the master pedestal level. MATRIX Select the colour correction table. 2 TABLE types of tables can be stored: type A +013 and type B.

  • Page 102: Color Correction

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION 8-3-4 LOW SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range –63 Perform red colour correction MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, (saturation and hue).

  • Page 103: Mid Setting

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-3-5 MID SETTING 8-3-6 HIGH SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, GAIN 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.

  • Page 104: Additional Dtl

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL 8-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range KNEE APE LVL OFF Set KNEE APE LEVEL. SKIN TONE Set the skin tone DTL to ON or OFF. S C U F E S C U F E SKIN TONE...

  • Page 105: Knee/Level

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL 8-3-10 GAMMA Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER PED –200 Set the master pedestal. MASTER 0.35 Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. GAMMA +013 0.45 S C U F E +200...

  • Page 106: Camera Setting

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-4 VF 8-3-12 CAMERA SETTING 8-4-1 VF DISPLAY Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range DETAIL Set the DTL (H, V) to ON or OFF. DISP NORMAL NORMAL: Display status constantly. HOLD: Display status only when the CONDITION...

  • Page 107: Vf Marker

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-4-2 VF MARKER 8-4-4 VF INDICATOR1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range TABLE Select the VF MARKER setting table. EXTENDER Set the extender indication to ON or First, select table A or B, then set the OFF.

  • Page 108: Vf Indicator2

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-4-5 VF INDICATOR2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range REC STATUS Select whether or not to enable “REC” P2CARD Select the indication mode for the P2 indication in the viewfinder and on the card’s remaining capacity.

  • Page 109: Led

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-5 CAM OPERATION 8-4-7 !LED 8-5-1 CAMERA ID Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range GAIN(0dB) Select whether or not to illuminate Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded when GAIN is set to other than 0 dB.

  • Page 110: Shutter Select

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT 8-5-4 USER SW Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SUPER V FRM1 Select the SUPER V switching mode. USER MAIN SW INH Allocate the USER MAIN button. FRM1: Normal mode.

  • Page 111: Sw Mode

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-5-5 SW MODE 8-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range RET SW REC CHECK Select the RET switch function. FILTER INH Select whether or not to retain white CAM RET REC CHECK: balance memory (A/B) data for...

  • Page 112: User Sw Gain

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-6 MAIN OPERATION 8-5-7 USER SW GAIN 8-6-1 BATTERY/P2CARD Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range S.GAIN Select whether or not to enable 30dB BATTERY PRO14 Select the battery to use. Remaining for SUPER GAIN.

  • Page 113: Battery Setting1

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm PRO14 Enable selection under BATTERY to beep for P2 CARD NEAR END END ALARM •...
  • Page 114 Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range DIONIC90 Enable selection under BATTERY ENDURA50 Enable selection under BATTERY SELECT. SELECT. • • :Enable selection. :Enable selection. • :Disable selection. • :Disable selection. MANUAL Select auto or manual to set the NEAR MANUAL...

  • Page 115: Battery Setting2

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2 8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range NiCd14 Enable selection under BATTERY FRONT VR CH1 OFF Select whether or not to enable the SELECT. FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control for the •...

  • Page 116: Mic/Audio2

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-6-5 MIC/AUDIO2 8-6-6 TC/UB Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range FRONT MIC Select the phantom power supply for UB MODE USER Select the user bits mode. the front microphone. USER:Select UB value set in the LCD POWER TIME...

  • Page 117: Umid Set/Info

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-7 FILE 8-7-1 SD CARD READ/WRITE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range P.OFF LCD Select whether or not to display the R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. time code setting and counter DISPLAY indication on the LCD monitor when the...

  • Page 118: Sd Card R/W Select

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-7-2 SD CARD R/W SELECT 8-7-4 SCENE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ID READ/ Select whether or not to include the READ USER Read out the data from the user area in CAMERA ID when reading out or the memory.

  • Page 119: Maintenance

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-8 MAINTENANCE 8-8-1 SYSTEM CHECK 8-8-5 DIAGNOSTIC1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range COLOR CHECK ON ON/OFF switching for checking proper CAMSOFT(IN) Display the software version for the operation of the camera-recorder.

  • Page 120: Diagnostic2

    Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables (continued) 8-9 OPTION MENU 8-8-6 DIAGNOSTIC2 8-9-1 OPTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SYSCON SOFT Display the software version for the Select whether or not to prohibit system control microprocessor. opening the menu screen.

  • Page 121: Chapter 9 Specifications

    1: 3200K 2: 5600K + 1/8ND For the latest information on P2 cards, see this 3: 5600K support site: 4: 5600K + 1/64ND https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Quantizing: 14-bit linear/18 MHz Video System Digital signal processing: 36 MHz Analog component output:...
  • Page 122 Chapter 9 Specifications (continued) Audio System Time code input TC IN: Sampling frequency: BNC, 0.5 V to 8 V , 10 k 48 kHz (synchronised with video) Quantizing: Time code output 16 bits Frequency response: TC OUT: ± 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB (at standard level) BNC, low impedance, 2.0 0.5 V Dynamic range:...
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  • Page 124 If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-235-481 © 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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