Panasonic Aj Spc700p Operating Instructions Manual

Memory Card Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. AJ- P
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Read this first!
 indicates safety information.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of...

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PLEASE NOTE:
zWhen preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and
sound are being recorded normally.  
z Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not assume
liability for such failure.
Software information for this product
1. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser
General Public License...

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Contents
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Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1-1 Camera Unit Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1-2 Recorder/player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1-3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions . . 11
2-1 Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section. . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2-2 Audio (input) Function Section  . . . . . . . . . . .12
2-3 Audio...

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Contents (continued)
Chapter 5 Preparation  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
5-1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5-1-1 Mounting the Battery and  Setting the Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5-1-2 Use of the external DC power supply . . . . . . . 67
5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and  Adjusting its Position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5-3 Mounting the lens and  Performing the Flange Back and 
White Shading Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68...

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Contents (continued)
Chapter 8 Menu Description Tables . . 98
8-1 Menu Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
8-2 SYSTEM SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
8-2-2 OPTION MODE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
8-2-3 REC FUNCTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
8-2-5 LCD MONITOR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Chapter 1  Introduction
The AJ-SPC700P 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-SPC700P offers greater responsibility, operability, and
portability. It is highly resistant to shock and vibration during recording, and therefore ensures stable operation for capturing
quality video...

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Chapter 1 Introduction (continued)
/4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)
All formats - DVCPRO, DV and DVCPRO50 - support 4-
channel digital audio recording with high-quality sound
(48 kHz/16 bits). 
However, this camera uses two audio channels,
recording the same audio signals onto Audio Channels
3 and 1, and Audio Channels 4 and 2.
/Clip Thumbnailing
zAutomatic generation of thumbnails
The AJ-SPC700P automatically generates a
thumbnail for each recording cut (clip). It is possible to
make...

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Chapter 1 Introduction (continued)
/Recording Time
(For more information, see the instruction manual for the
appropriate memory card.)

zOperation of the following P2 cards with the AJ-
SPC700 has been verified: 
ŠAJ-P2C002SG
Š AJ-P2C004HG
Š AJ-P2C008HG
z If the one-time continuous recording exceeds the
duration which is given in the table below when a P2
card with a memory capacity of 8GB or more is used
in this unit, the recording is automatically continued on
a separate clip.
When performing...

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Chapter 1 Introduction (continued)
1-3 System Configuration
* For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 SupportDesk at the following Web sites.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
Lens:
(Bayonet type)
Fujinon, Canon
Microphone kit:
AJ-MC700P
Viewfinder:
AJ-VF15B
AJ-VF20WB
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case:
AJ-SC900
Hard carrying case:
AJ-HT901G
Unislot wireless 
microphone receiver:
Sennheiser EK3041
SD Memory...