Panasonic Aj Px270 Operating Instructions Manual
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Setting menu structure
Setting menu structure
Menu types and how to open them
Menu typeUseHow to open
[USER MENU] In the main menu → [USER MENU
SEL], you can select the desired items
and pages and register to [USER
MENU]. You can select them depending
on the purpose or frequency of use to
make a unique menu structure. Displayed by pressing the
button.
Main menu You can set all items in the setting menu.
The main menu has a structure of
categorized layers according to intended
use and setting...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/67791/w64_aj-px270_basic_oi_d-27.png "Page 28
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Setting menu structure
Setting menu structure
Menu types and how to open them
Menu typeUseHow to open
[USER MENU] In the main menu → [USER MENU
SEL], you can select the desired items
and pages and register to [USER
MENU]. You can select them depending
on the purpose or frequency of use to
make a unique menu structure. Displayed by pressing the
button.
Main menu You can set all items in the setting menu.
The main menu has a structure of
categorized layers according to intended
use and setting...")
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Setting menu structure
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[DISPLAY SETUP]Configures the settings for the details to be displayed in the viewfinder or LCD
monitor.
This menu item cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
[CARD FUNCTIONS] Configures the settings for reading/writing of scene files and user files to SD
memory cards.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Configures the settings for reading/writing of user files to internal memory and
initialization, and the camera settings.
[MAINTENANCE] Used for performing maintenance of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/67791/w64_aj-px270_basic_oi_d-28.png "Page 29
Setting menu structure
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[DISPLAY SETUP]Configures the settings for the details to be displayed in the viewfinder or LCD
monitor.
This menu item cannot be set when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
[CARD FUNCTIONS] Configures the settings for reading/writing of scene files and user files to SD
memory cards.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Configures the settings for reading/writing of user files to internal memory and
initialization, and the camera settings.
[MAINTENANCE] Used for performing maintenance of the...")
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Updating the camera firmware
Updating the camera firmware
There are two ways to update the firmware:
1 Use the dedicated tool P2_Status_Logger to check and apply the update.
Only customers registered as members to PASS (P2 Asset Support System) can log in to PASS to use
the dedicated (P2_Status_Logger) tool.
With P2_Status_Logger, you can check the version information of the device used and jump to t\
he
page to download the required firmware.
For details about downloading and using...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/67791/w64_aj-px270_basic_oi_d-29.png "Page 30
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Updating the camera firmware
Updating the camera firmware
There are two ways to update the firmware:
1 Use the dedicated tool P2_Status_Logger to check and apply the update.
Only customers registered as members to PASS (P2 Asset Support System) can log in to PASS to use
the dedicated (P2_Status_Logger) tool.
With P2_Status_Logger, you can check the version information of the device used and jump to t\
he
page to download the required firmware.
For details about downloading and using...")
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Specifications
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Specifications
Dimensions
176 mm (6-15/16 inches)329 mm (12-15/16 inches)
426 mm (16-25/32 inches)
191 mm (7-17/32 inches)
171 mm (6-23/32 inches)
Specifications
General
Power
DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)
DC 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
Power consumption
19.5 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
indicates safety information.
Ambient operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Ambient operating humidity 10% - 80% (no condensation)
Weight Approx. 2.2 k] (4.9 lbs.) (body...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/67791/w64_aj-px270_basic_oi_d-30.png "Page 31
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Specifications
Dimensions
176 mm (6-15/16 inches)329 mm (12-15/16 inches)
426 mm (16-25/32 inches)
191 mm (7-17/32 inches)
171 mm (6-23/32 inches)
Specifications
General
Power
DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)
DC 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
Power consumption
19.5 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
indicates safety information.
Ambient operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Ambient operating humidity 10% - 80% (no condensation)
Weight Approx. 2.2 k] (4.9 lbs.) (body...")
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Specifications
Shortest shooting distance (M.O.D)1.1 m from the lens
Gain setting // selector switch
−3 dB – 18 dB (in 1 dB steps)
(Negative value of gain is only in [HIGH SENS.] mode.)
(When assigning [S.GAIN] to the USER button: Switching between 24 dB,
30 dB, and 36 dB)
Color temperature setting [ATW], [ATW LOCK], [Ach], [Bch], preset 3200 K/preset 5600 K/VAR
(2000 K to 15000 K)
Shutter speed When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
f 60i/60p mode:
1/60 (shutter off), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/67791/w64_aj-px270_basic_oi_d-31.png "Page 32
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Specifications
Shortest shooting distance (M.O.D)1.1 m from the lens
Gain setting // selector switch
−3 dB – 18 dB (in 1 dB steps)
(Negative value of gain is only in [HIGH SENS.] mode.)
(When assigning [S.GAIN] to the USER button: Switching between 24 dB,
30 dB, and 36 dB)
Color temperature setting [ATW], [ATW LOCK], [Ach], [Bch], preset 3200 K/preset 5600 K/VAR
(2000 K to 15000 K)
Shutter speed When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
f 60i/60p mode:
1/60 (shutter off), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,...")
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VFR recording frame rate
f 1080/59.94p:
1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 3\
6, 40,
44, 48, 54, and 60 (frames per second)
f 1080/50p:
1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 3\
4, 37,
42, 45, 48, and 50 (frames per second)
Sensitivity
f [HIGH SENS.] mode
F11 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i)
F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i)
Minimum subject illumination 0.02 lx (F1.6, gain 18 dB,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/67791/w64_aj-px270_basic_oi_d-32.png "Page 33
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VFR recording frame rate
f 1080/59.94p:
1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 3\
6, 40,
44, 48, 54, and 60 (frames per second)
f 1080/50p:
1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 3\
4, 37,
42, 45, 48, and 50 (frames per second)
Sensitivity
f [HIGH SENS.] mode
F11 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i)
F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i)
Minimum subject illumination 0.02 lx (F1.6, gain 18 dB,...")
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Approximate recording time (1 GB)
f AVC-G6 2CH MOV:
Approx. 13 min
f SHQ 2CH MOV:
Approx. 25 min
f HQ 2CH MOV:
Approx. 78 min
f LOW 2CH MOV:
Approx. 135 min
These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic \
products.
The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of
clips.
Video input/output
terminal BNC×1
HD (3G/1.5G), SD: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω
terminal BNC×1
Also used as the terminal, switch selection
Composite: 1.0 V [p-p], 75...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/67791/w64_aj-px270_basic_oi_d-34.png "Page 35
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Approximate recording time (1 GB)
f AVC-G6 2CH MOV:
Approx. 13 min
f SHQ 2CH MOV:
Approx. 25 min
f HQ 2CH MOV:
Approx. 78 min
f LOW 2CH MOV:
Approx. 135 min
These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic \
products.
The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of
clips.
Video input/output
terminal BNC×1
HD (3G/1.5G), SD: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω
terminal BNC×1
Also used as the terminal, switch selection
Composite: 1.0 V [p-p], 75...")
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Specifications
terminalBNC×1
Used as the input and output terminals, switch selection
f Input: 1.0 V - 4.0 V [p-p], 10 k Ω
f Output: 2.0 V±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance
terminal 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
terminal
(device) Type miniB connector, 4-pin
terminal (host) Type A connector, 9-pin
terminal (sub-
host) Type A connector, 4-pin (exclusively for wireless module AJ-WM30)
terminal DC 12 V (DC 10.5 V - 13.5 V), EIAJ type 4
Monitor
LCD monitor3.5-type QHD color monitor
(Approx. 1560000 dots)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/67791/w64_aj-px270_basic_oi_d-35.png "Page 36
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Specifications
terminalBNC×1
Used as the input and output terminals, switch selection
f Input: 1.0 V - 4.0 V [p-p], 10 k Ω
f Output: 2.0 V±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance
terminal 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
terminal
(device) Type miniB connector, 4-pin
terminal (host) Type A connector, 9-pin
terminal (sub-
host) Type A connector, 4-pin (exclusively for wireless module AJ-WM30)
terminal DC 12 V (DC 10.5 V - 13.5 V), EIAJ type 4
Monitor
LCD monitor3.5-type QHD color monitor
(Approx. 1560000 dots)...")
Specifications 31 Specifications Dimensions 176 mm (6-15/16 inches)329 mm (12-15/16 inches) 426 mm (16-25/32 inches) 191 mm (7-17/32 inches) 171 mm (6-23/32 inches) Specifications General Power DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption 19.5 W (when the LCD monitor is used) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) Ambient operating humidity 10% - 80% (no condensation) Weight Approx. 2.2 k] (4.9 lbs.) (body only, excluding lens hood, battery, and accessories) Approx. 2.6 k] (5.7 lbs.) (including lens hood, supplied battery, and microphone holder) Dimensions (W ×H×D) Body only 176 mm×171 mm×329 mm (6-15/16 inches ×6-23/32 inches ×12-15/16 inches) (excluding protrusion) Camera unit Pickup device 1/3-type 2.2 million pixels, MOS solid state image sensor ×3 Lens Optical image stabilizer lens, optical 22x motorized zoom F1.6 - F3.2 (f=3.9 mm - 86 mm) 35 mm conversion: 28 mm - 616 mm (16:9) Filter diameter 72 mm Color separation optical system Prism system ND filter , , ,
32 Specifications Shortest shooting distance (M.O.D)1.1 m from the lens Gain setting // selector switch −3 dB – 18 dB (in 1 dB steps) (Negative value of gain is only in [HIGH SENS.] mode.) (When assigning [S.GAIN] to the USER button: Switching between 24 dB, 30 dB, and 36 dB) Color temperature setting [ATW], [ATW LOCK], [Ach], [Bch], preset 3200 K/preset 5600 K/VAR (2000 K to 15000 K) Shutter speed When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz f 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (shutter off), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. f 30p mode: 1/30, 1/50 (shutter off), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. f 24p mode: 1/24, 1/50 (shutter off), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50 Hz f 50i/50p mode: 1/50 (shutter off), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. f 25p mode: 1/25, 1/50 (shutter off), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. Slow shutter speed Setting is possible when [VFR]=[OFF] When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz f 60i/60p mode: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/15, 1/30 sec. f 30p mode: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/15 sec. f 24p mode: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/12 sec. When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50 Hz f 50i/50p mode: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec. f 25p mode: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/12 sec. Synchro scan shutter When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz and [SYNC SCAN TYPE] = [sec] f 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 – 1/249.8 sec. f 30p mode: 1/30.0 – 1/249.8 sec. f 24p mode: 1/24.0 – 1/249.8 sec. When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50 Hz and [SYNC SCAN TYPE] = [sec] f 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 – 1/250.0 sec. f 25p mode: 1/25.0 – 1/250.0 sec. Shutter open angle 3.0 deg – 180.0 deg – 360.0 deg (in 0.5 deg steps, angle display)
Specifications 33 VFR recording frame rate f 1080/59.94p: 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 3\ 6, 40, 44, 48, 54, and 60 (frames per second) f 1080/50p: 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 3\ 4, 37, 42, 45, 48, and 50 (frames per second) Sensitivity f [HIGH SENS.] mode F11 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i) F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i) Minimum subject illumination 0.02 lx (F1.6, gain 18 dB, [1S.EXP.], [HIGH SENS.] mode) Digital zoom x2/x5/x10 Lens hood Hood with lens cover Memory card recorder Recording mediamicroP2 memory card, P2 memory card Recording slot microP2 memory card slot ×2, P2 memory card slot ×1 System format 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 750/50p, 576/50i Recording format AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50 AVC-LongG 50/AVC-LongG 25/AVC-LongG 12 Switching DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV formats Recording video signal 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97pN, 1080/23.98pN 720/59.94p 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/25pN 720/50p 576/50i, 576/25p Recording and playback time f AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD 16 GB×1 approx. 16 min 32 GB×1 approx. 32 min 64 GB×1 approx. 64 min f AVC-Intra 50/AVC-LongG 50/DVCPRO50 16 GB×1 approx. 32 min 32 GB×1 approx. 64 min 64 GB×1 approx. 128 min f AVC-LongG 25/DVCPRO/DV 16 GB×1 approx. 64 min 32 GB×1 approx. 128 min 64 GB×1 approx. 256 min f AVC-LongG 12 16 GB×1 approx. 120 min 32 GB×1 approx. 240 min 64 GB×1 approx. 480 min Figures are for continuous recording as one clip. Depending on the number of clips, the overall recording time may be shorter than the abov\ e.
34 Specifications Digital video Sampling frequency f AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/AVC-LongG 50/AVC-LongG 25/AVC-LongG 12/DVCPRO HD Y: 74.1758 MHz, P B/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz, P B/PR: 37.1250 MHz (50 Hz) f DVCPRO50 Y: 13.5 MHz, P B/PR: 6.75 MHz f DVCPRO Y: 13.5 MHz, P B/PR: 3.375 MHz Quantizing f AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/AVC-LongG 50/AVC-LongG 25: 10 bits f AVC-LongG 12/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8 bits Video compression format f AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile f AVC-LongG 50/AVC-LongG 25/AVC-LongG 12: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 f DVCPRO HD: DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 370M) f DVCPRO50/DVCPRO: DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 314M) f DV: DV Compression (IEC 61834-2) Digital audio Recording audio signal f AVC-Intra 100/ AVC-Intra 50: 48 kHz/16 bits, 4CH and 48 kHz/24 bits, 4CH switch f AVC-LongG 50/AVC-LongG 25: 48 kHz/24 bits, 4CH f AVC-LongG 12/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50: 48 kHz/16 bits, 4CH f DVCPRO/DV: 48 kHz/16 bits, 4CH Headroom 12 dB/18 dB/20 dB switchable menu AVC proxy File formatMOV Video compression format H.264/AVC Baseline Profile H.264/AVC High Profile Audio compression format AAC-LC Linear PCM
Specifications 35 Approximate recording time (1 GB) f AVC-G6 2CH MOV: Approx. 13 min f SHQ 2CH MOV: Approx. 25 min f HQ 2CH MOV: Approx. 78 min f LOW 2CH MOV: Approx. 135 min These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic \ products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips. Video input/output terminal BNC×1 HD (3G/1.5G), SD: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω terminal BNC×1 Also used as the terminal, switch selection Composite: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω terminal HDMI×1 (HDMI type A terminal, not compatible with VIERA Link) Audio input Built-in microphoneSupports stereo microphone / terminal XLR×2, 3-pin Input high impedance, / switch selection f : 4/0 dBu (selectable menu) f : −40/−50/−60 dBu (selectable menu), < +48V> on/off (switch selection) Audio output terminal 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack ×1 Output level: 600 Ω, 316 mV Headphones terminal 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack ×1 100 Ω, −16 dBV (32 Ω load, at maximum output level) Speaker 20 mm diameter, round ×1 Other input/output terminal2.5 mm diameter super mini jack ×1 3.5 mm diameter mini jack ×1 terminal BNC×1, also used as the terminal, switch selection, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
36 Specifications terminalBNC×1 Used as the input and output terminals, switch selection f Input: 1.0 V - 4.0 V [p-p], 10 k Ω f Output: 2.0 V±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance terminal 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T terminal (device) Type miniB connector, 4-pin terminal (host) Type A connector, 9-pin terminal (sub- host) Type A connector, 4-pin (exclusively for wireless module AJ-WM30) terminal DC 12 V (DC 10.5 V - 13.5 V), EIAJ type 4 Monitor LCD monitor3.5-type QHD color monitor (Approx. 1560000 dots) Viewfinder 0.5-type OLED (organic EL display) (Approx. 2360000 dots, video display area: approx. 1770000 dots)
Specifications 37 AC adaptor Power source AC 110 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 42 W Power output DC 12 V, 2.5 A indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) Ambient operating humidity 10% - 80% (no condensation) Weight Approx. 210 ] (0.46 lbs.) Dimensions (W ×H×D) 115 mm×37 mm×57 mm (4-17/32 inches ×1-15/32 inches×2-1/4 inches) Battery charger Power source AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 0.4 A Power output DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) Ambient operating humidity 10% - 80% (no condensation) Weight Approx. 160 ] (0.35 lbs.) Dimensions (W ×H×D) 70 mm×44.5 mm×116 mm (2-3/4 inches ×1-3/4 inches×4-9/16 inches)
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