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Chapter 7  Maintenance and Inspections
7-1 Inspections Before Shooting
Make sure you check that the system is operating normally
before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a color
video monitor to check the image. 
7-1-1 Preparing for Inspections 
1Mount a charged battery pack. 
2Turn the power switch ON and check that 5 or more
BATT indication marks appear. 
zIf fewer than 5 BATT indication marks appear, replace
the battery with a fully-charged battery. 
3Insert a P2 card into the card slot and close the slide
cover. 
Confirm that the P2 card access LED for the inserted
card slot lights up in orange. If P2 cards are inserted
into multiple card slots, only the P2 card access LED for
the first-inserted P2 card lights up in orange. Then, the
other P2 card access LEDs light up in green when P2
cards are inserted. 
If the access LED for the P2 card slot in which a P2
card is inserted keeps blinking in green, or if there is no
display, recording is not possible on that particular P2
card.
7-1-2 Inspecting the Camera Unit
1Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the
zoom operation. 
Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide
angle. 
2Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the
zoom operation. 
Turn the manual zoom lever to check that the image
changes to telephoto and wide angle. 
3Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the
lens at objects with different degrees of brightness, to
check that the automatic iris adjustment operates
normally. 
4Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the iris
ring, to check the manual iris adjustment. 
5While holding down the instant iris automatic
adjustment button, aim the lens at objects with different
degrees of brightness, to check that the instant iris
automatic adjustment operates properly. 
6Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and
change the GAIN switch setting to L, M, and H, to check
the following items: 
zThe iris is adjusted for objects with the same
brightness according to the switch setting. 
z The gain value displayed on the viewfinder screen
changes according to the switch setting. 
7When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the
extender to the operating position to check that the
extender operates properly. 
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7-1-3 Inspecting the Memory Recording  Functions
Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from
[1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the
Earphone and Speaker]. 
1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording 
1Check on the display inside the viewfinder that the
remaining P2 card recording capacity is sufficient.
Please refer to [P2 Card Remaining Free Space/
capacity Indication] (page 50) for information about P2
card remaining recording capacity. 
2Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN]. 
3Set the DISPLAY switch to [TC]. 
4Press the camera’s REC START/STOP button to check
the following items: 
zThe P2 access LED blinks in orange.
z The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights up. 
z System warnings do not appear inside the viewfinder. 
5Press the camera’s REC START/STOP button again. 
This step confirms that the P2 access LED is on and
showing orange, and the REC lamp in the viewfinder is
turned off.
6Using the REC button on the handle, repeat Steps 4 to
5 to check the same operation. Check the VTR button
on the lens in the same way. 
7Press the LIGHT button to check that the screen
brightness in the display window increases. 
8Press the PLAY button to check that the clip that has
just been shot is played back from the beginning. 
Check that recording and playback operate properly. 
9When multiple P2 cards are inserted into the P2 card
slots, press the USER MAIN button to select the P2
card used for recording. 
Repeat the operations in Steps 
4 to 5  and  8 to check
that recording and playback operate properly. 
2.Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to
[AUTO]. 
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [FRONT]. 
3Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an
appropriate sound source. Then, check that the level
displays for both CH1 and CH2 change according to the
sound level. 
3. Inspecting the Audio Level Manual Adjustment 
1Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [FRONT]. 
2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to
[MAN]. 
3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls. 
Check that the level display increases when the
controls are turned to the right. 
4. Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker 
1Turn the MONITOR control to check that the speaker
volume changes. 
2Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack. 
Check that the speaker is turned off and the
microphone sound can be heard from the earphone. 
3Turn the MONITOR control to check that the earphone
volume changes. 
5. Inspection for Using an External Microphone 
1Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1
and CH2 connectors. 
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [REAR]. 
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switches on the rear
panel to [MIC] or [+48V], depending on the power
supply type of the external microphone. 
MIC: For a microphone with internal power supply. 
+48V: For a microphone with external power supply. 
4Aim the microphone at a sound source. Then check
that the audio level meter in the display window and the
audio level display inside the viewfinder change
according to the sound level. 
The channels can also be checked separately by
connecting a single microphone to each channel. 
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6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits
1Set the user’s bit as required. 
Please refer to [4-5-1 Setting the User Bits] for the
setting procedures. 
2Set the time code. 
Please refer to [4-5-3 Setting the Time Code] for the
setting procedures. 
3Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN]. 
4Press the REC START/STOP button. 
Check that the counter display number changes as
recording progresses. 
5Press the REC START/STOP button again. 
Check that recording stops and the counter display
number stops changing. 
6Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN]. 
Check that the counter display number changes
regardless of recording status. 
7Set the DISPLAY switch to [UB]. 
Each time the HOLD button is pressed, make sure that
the displayed value changes in the following sequence:
VTCG  DATE   TIME   No display (time zone)  
TCG; and also verify that the displayed value is correct. 
If DATE, TIME, or time zone is not correct, refer to [4-5-
2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time] for
guidance on setting the correct values.

Note that date and time data set for DATE, TIME, and
time zone is recorded in clips, and affects the playback
sequence, etc. at the time of thumbnail manipulations.
7-2 Maintenance
7-2-1 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder
z Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from
the viewfinder. 
z Wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaner. 
z Do not wipe the mirror. If dirt or rubbish is sticking on the
mirror, remove it with a commercially available air blower. 
7-2-2 Phenomenon Inherent to CCD 
Cameras
Smears
Smears may appear when shooting an object with very high
brightness. 
This phenomenon may appear more frequently as the
electronic shutter speed increases. 
7-2-3 Replacing the Backup Battery
The camera is shipped from the factory with a backup
battery already mounted. 
When the battery runs out, the [BACK UP BATT EMPTY]
display appears on the viewfinder screen for 5 seconds after
the power switch is turned ON. 
The internal clock stops operating when the battery runs out.
Also, the TCG time code value returns to [00:00:00:00], and
the time code backup is disabled. The battery must be
replaced. 
Please consult your distributor for replacement with a new
battery (CR2032). 
The backup battery is visible when the panel on the LCD
monitor side is removed (right side when viewed from the
front). 

Please contact the store where you purchased the camera
when replacing the battery. 
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7-2-4 Connector Signals
Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0038
Manufacturer Part No. HA16RX-4P(SW1) (Hirose Electric Co.)

Confirm correct polarity when using an
external power supply. 
Panasonic Part No. K1AB103B0013
Manufacturer Part No. NC3FBH2(Eye-Trek)
DC IN
1GND
2NC
3NC
4+12V
FRONT MIC IN
1GND
2 AUDIO IN (H)
3 AUDIO IN (C)
1234
PUSH
1
3
2
Panasonic Part No. K1AB103A0007
Manufacturer Part No. HA16PRM-3SG
(Hirose Electric Co.)
Panasonic Part No. K1AA103H0016
Manufacturer Part No. HA16RD-3P (Hirose Electric Co.)
AU DIO IN
1GND
2 AUDIO IN (H)
3 AUDIO IN (C)
AUDIO OUT
1GND
2 AUDIO OUT (H)
3 AUDIO OUT (C)
PUSH
1
3
2
2
3
1
Panasonic Part No. K1AY106J0001
Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-6SC
(Hirose Electric Co.)
Panasonic Part No. K1AY104J0001
Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-7R-4SC (Hirose Electric Co.)
ECU
1 CAM CONT
2CAM DATA
3NC
4 ECU ON
5 UNREG 12V
6GND
DC OUT
1GND
2NC
3NC
4 +12V
1
2
4
5
6
3
1
23
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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. 

The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors occur 
simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered. The [WIRELESS RF], however, may not be indicated, depending 
on the menu setting. 
1. System Errors
Display window 
indication The error code lights up.
WARNING lamp  Blinks 4 times per second. 
Ta l l y  l a m p Blinks 4 times per second. 
Viewfinder The SYSTEM ERROR indication and the
error code light up. 
Warning tone Beeps continuously. 
Warning 
description  An error in the reference signal or the
communication. 
Recording/
playback operation  The operation stops. 
Countermeasures Please confirm [7-3-2 Error Codes] and
consult your distributor. 
3. Battery Empty
Display window 
indication All 7 bar indicators for battery remaining
capacity start blinking. 
WARNING lamp  Lights up. 
Ta l l y  l a m p Blinks once per second. 
Viewfinder The BATT LED lights up. 
Warning tone Beeps continuously. 
Warning 
description  The battery has run out. 
Recording/
playback operation  The operation stops. 
Countermeasures Replace the battery. 
2. Card removal error
Display window 
indication  Error code E-30 appears.
WARNING lamp  Blinks 4 times per second.
Ta l l y  l a m p Blinks 4 times per second.
Viewfinder The “TURN POWER OFF” indicator blinks.
Warning tone Continues to beep.
Warning 
description  The P2 card being accessed has been
removed, resulting in an error in the internal
memory of the camera-recorder.
Recording/
playback operation  Cannot be performed.
Countermeasures Turn off the power to the camera-recorder. If
there is an error in a clip on the removed P2
card, repair the clip.
4. Write-protect
Display window 
indication All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA
capacity start blinking. 
WARNING lamp  Continues to light up until an operation is
performed. 
Ta l l y  l a m p Continues to blink 4 times per second until
an operation is performed. 
Viewfinder The WP indicator blinks. 
Warning tone Continues to beep until an operation is
performed. 
Warning 
description  The inserted P2 cards are write-protected. 
Recording/
playback operation  Recording is disabled. 
Countermeasures Disable the write-protect or replace the P2
card. 
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5. P2 Card Fully Recorded
Display window 
indication All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA
capacity start blinking. 
WARNING lamp  Continues to light up until an operation is
performed. 
Ta l l y  l a m p Continues to blink 4 times per second until
an operation is performed. 
Viewfinder The END indicator blinks. 
Warning tone Continues to beep until an operation is
performed. 
Warning 
description  The P2 cards are recorded to maximum
capacity. 
Recording/
playback operation  The recording stops. 
Countermeasures Delete the clips in the P2 card or insert a
new P2 card. 
7. Low Wireless Signal Reception
Display window 
indication No display. 
WARNING lamp  Blinks 4 times per second. (During pause
and recording) 
Tally lamp Blinks 4 times per second while recording
continues. 
Viewfinder The WIRELESS RF indicator lights up while
recording continues. 
Warning tone Beeps 4 times per second while recording
continues. 
Warning 
description  This error indicates poor wireless audio
reception conditions. 
Recording/
playback operation  Continues to operate without receiving the
wireless microphone signal. 
Countermeasures Check the microphone power supply and the
reception status of the wireless receiver. 
6. Recording Error
Display window 
indication “00:00:00:11” appears in the time code
display field. Even after recording is stopped,
this display continues to blink until the next
operation is performed.
WARNING lamp  Blinks 4 times per second while recording
continues. 
Ta l l y  l a m p Blinks 4 times per second while recording
continues. 
Viewfinder The REC WARNING indicator lights up. 
Warning tone Beeps 4 times per second while recording
continues. 
Warning 
description  This indicates a failure either in the P2 card
recording or the recording circuit.
Recording/
playback operation  Recording stops. 
Countermeasures Restart recording. Or, turn the power OFF
and turn it ON again, before starting
recording. 
8. 1394 (when AJ-YAD800G is attached)
Display window 
indication The 1394 E-
__indicator in the display
window lights up.
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second while the
WARNING lamp recording is continuing.
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second while the TALLY
LAMP recording is continuing.
Viewfinder In the case of Error Code 92, “1394 INITIAL
ERROR” indicator lights up (during pause
and recording)
For Error Codes other than Error Code 92, or
if REC SIGNAL is set to “1394”, no error is
displayed in the viewfinder.
Warning tone Beeps 4 times per second while ALARM
recording is continuing.
Warning 
description This indicates a failure of the DVCPRO/DV
connector.
Recording/
playback operation The operation continues, but input signals to
the DVCPRO/DV connector are abnormal.
Countermeasures Check the connection between the
IEEE1394 cable and the DVCPRO/DV
connector, settings of any external device
and menus, and the turn on the power again.
If the warning indication is still illuminated,
confirm the “Error Codes” in the IEEE1394
interface board instruction manual, and
consult your distributor.
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7-3-2 Error Codes
The following error codes are displayed in the display
window if an error occurs in the camera: 
9. Battery Nearly Empty
Display window 
indication  One of the bars in the battery remaining
indicator star ts blinking. 
WARNING lamp  Blinks once per second. 
Ta l l y  l a m p Blinks once per second. 
Viewfinder The BATT LED blinks. 
Warning tone Beeps 4 times per second. 
Warning 
description  The battery is about to run out. 
Recording/
playback operation  Continues to operate. 
Countermeasures Replace the battery as required. 
10. P2 Card Nearly Full
Display window 
indication One of the bars for remaining MEDIA
capacity starts blinking. 
WARNING lamp  Blinks once per second while recording
continues. 
Ta l l y  l a m p Blinks once per second while recording
continues. 
Viewfinder The P2 card remaining capacity indicator
blinks. 
Warning tone Beeps once per second while recording
continues. 
Warning 
description  The total remaining capacity of all the P2
cards is two minutes or less. 
Recording/
playback operation  Continues to operate. 
Countermeasures Replace the cards. If there is an empty card
slot, insert a new card. 
11. P2 Card Error
Display window 
indication If the error occurs during recording,
“00:0000:11” appears as the time code
indication. The indication continues to flash
after recording is stopped and until the next
operation is performed. There is no
indication if the error occurs during playback.
WARNING lamp  If the error occurs during recording, the lamp
flashes four times per second for a period of
about three seconds. The lamp does not
light if the error occurs during playback.
Ta l l y  l a m p If the error occurs during recording, the lamp
flashes four times per second for a period of
about three seconds. The lamp does not
light if the error occurs during playback.
Viewfinder A flashing “CARD ERR 
_” appears. In the
actual indication the  _ is replaced by the slot
number of the P2 card that triggered the
error.
Warning tone If the error occurs during recording, the tone
sounds four times per second for a period of
about three seconds. The tone does not
sound if the error occurs during playback.
Warning 
description  An error has occurred while recording data
to or playing data from a P2 card.
Recording/
playback operation  Stop recording or playback.
Countermeasures Replace the affected P2 card.
Code No.  Description 
E-11 Video initialisation error
E-27 Recording control error
E-30 P2 card removal error
E-38 P2 streaming microcontroller error
E-3F Microprocessor error in the camera control circuit. 
E-6F Reference signal error. 
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Chapter 8  Menu Description Tables
8-1 Menu Configuration
About Menu Description Tables 
USER MENUUSER MENU SELECT
SYSTEM SETTING
PAINT
CAM OPERATION
SYSTEM MODE
  OPTION MODE
  REC FUNCTION  OUTPUT SEL
  GENLOCK
  ROP
  LOW SETTING
  MID SETTING
  CAMERA ID
SHUTTER SPEED
SHUTTER SELECT  USER SWSW MODE  WHITE BALANCE MODE
  IRIS
  FLARE
  USER SW GAIN  MATRIX
  COLOR CORRECTION
SYSTEM SETTING(USER)  PAINT(USER)
  VF(USER)
  CAM OPE(USER)
  FILE(USER)
  MAINTENANCE(USER)
  MAIN OPE(USER) SKIN TONE DTL
  KNEE/LEVEL
  HIGH SETTING  ADDITIONAL DTL
  GAMMA
  CAMERA SETTING
VF  VF DISPLAY
  VF MARKER
  USER BOX  VF INDICATOR1  VF INDICATOR2  MODE CHECK IND
FILE
SD CARD READ/WRITE
SD CARD R/W SELECT
  LENS FILESCENE  INITIALIZE
MAINTENANCESYSTEM CHECK  LENS ADJ  BLACK SHADING  WHITE SHADING
MENU
MAIN MENU
OPTION MENU
 OPTION
! LED
MAIN OPERATION
  BATTERY SETTING2  MIC/AUDIO 1
  BATTERY/P2CARD  BATTERY SETTING1
  UMID SET/INFO   MIC/AUDIO 2  TC/UB
  LCD MONITOR
  DIAGNOSTIC1
  DIAGNOSTIC2
  HOURS METER
Opening the Menus
USER MENU:
Displayed when the MENU
button is pressed.
MAIN MENU: Displayed when the MENU
button is pressed for at least 3
seconds. 
OPTION MENU: Displayed when the MENU
button is pressed while pressing
the LIGHT button. 

zThe following items can be set: 42 camera-related items (14  C 3 pages), 14 recording-related items (1 page). 
z The items highlighted in grey cannot be selected by . 
z The underlined items can only be selected as one whole page (with all sub-items). Individual sub-items cannot be selected
separately. 
The following letters indicate whether the modified menu 
data is saved to or read out from the memory. 
The – indicates that the data cannot be saved or read. 
S = Can be saved and read as scene data file. 
C = Can be saved or read using CARD READ/WRITED. 
U  = Can be saved and read as user data. 
Please refer to [8-7-4 SCENE] and [8-7-5 INITIALIZE]. 
F  = Can be read using READ FACTORY DATA. 
Please refer to [8-7-5 INITIALIZE]. 
E  = Can be saved using ECU DATA SAVE. 
Please refer to [5-9 Connecting the AJ-EC3P Extension 
Controller]. Items/
Data Saved  Adjustable 
Range  Remarks
REC SIGNAL CAMVIDEO
1394Select video input signals. 
CAMRecord the signal from the 
camera 
VIDEO:Record the signal from the 
GENLOCK IN terminal 
1394: Record the signal from the 1394 
input terminal. (when optional 
AJ-YAD800G is attached.) 
–CUFE
This section shows the 
adjustable range of the 
set value, and available 
options for this item. About the settings available for this 
item. 
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8-2 SYSTEM SETTING
8-2-1 SYSTEM MODE8-2-2 OPTION MODE

Menu options for setting 1394 are displayed when an
IEEE1394 interface board (AJ-YAD800G, optional) is
attached. For more information, see the AJ-YAD800G
instruction manual. Note that the AJ-SPC700P incorporates
the following additional items:
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the
preset mode. 
Items/
Data Saved  Adjustable 
Range  Remarks 
REC SIGNAL CAMVIDEO
1394Select video input signals. 
CAM  Record the signal from the 
camera 
VIDEO:Record the signal from the 
GENLOCK IN terminal 
1394: Record the signal from the 1394 
input terminal (when optional 
AJ-YAD800G is attached) 

z After the power has been turned
OFF, this setting defaults to CAM
when the power is turned ON again. 
z With VIDEO selected, to synchronise
this camera-recorder to the video
signal (VBS) that is input to the
GENLOCK IN terminal, the
GENLOCK item in [8-2-6 GENLOCK]
must be set to EXT.
–CUFE
ASPECT 16:94:3Select the aspect ratio for recording. 
16:9: Record in  aspect ratio. 
4:3: Record in  aspect ratio. 
–CUFE
REC MODE 50M25M
DVSelect the recording mode. 
50M: Record in DVCPRO50 format. 
25M: Record in DVCPRO format. 
DV: Record in DV format. 
–CUFE
SET UP 0%
7.5%ASwitch the setup.
0%:Setup is switched to 0% for both 
the camera output and the 
recording. 
7.5%A:Setup is switched to 7.5% for 
the camera output and 0% for 
the recording. 
–CUFE
REC TALLY REDGREEN
CHARSelects display of the recording status 
of the camera when the AJ-SPC700P is 
controlling an external VTR, by setting 
the menu option 1394 CONTROL to 
“BOTH”.
The menu option 1394 CONTROL is 
found in the OPTION MODE screen on 
the SYSTEM setting page.
RED: The red tally lamp lights up. 
GREEN:The green tally lamp lights up. CHAR: The VF displays [REC] in 
characters. 

1394 control menu options are only 
displayed when an IEEE1394 interface 
board (AJ-YAD800G, optional 
accessory) is attached. For more 
information, see the AJ-YAD800G 
instruction manual.
–CUFE
ACCESS LED ONOFFSelect whether or not to enable 
illumination of the P2 card access 
LEDs. 
ON: Enable the P2 card access 
LEDs to light up for card status 
indications. 
OFF: LEDs remain off. 
–CUFE
Items/
Data Saved  Adjustable 
Range  Remarks 
USB ON
OFFSelect the USB drive mode when using 
the P2 card as bulk storage by 
connecting the AJ-SPC700P with a PC 
via USB2.0.
ON:Switches to the USB drive 
mode. Recording, playback or 
thumbnail operation via the AJ-
SPC700P is not permitted.
OFF: Stops the USB drive mode, and 
returns to normal operation.

After the power is turned off, this setting 
defaults to “OFF” when the power is 
next turned on.
––UF–
Items/
Data Saved  Adjustable 
Range  Remarks 
SAVE SW (AUD 
OUT)ON
OFFSelect whether or not to forcibly disable 
the audio output when the SAVE ON/
OFF switch is set to [ON].
ON:
Disable audio output. 
OFF: Enable audio output. 
–CUF –
SAVE SW (LCD) ONOFFSelect whether or not to automatically 
turn off the LCD monitor when the 
SAVE ON/OFF switch is set to [ON].
ON: Turn off LCD monitor. 
OFF: Do not turn off LCD monitor. 
–CUF –
Items/
Data Saved  Adjustabl
e Range  Remarks 
1394 
CONTROLOFFBOTHSelect the control method for recording 
when an external device for backup 
recording is connected via the DVCPRO/
DV connector: 
OFF:
The external device is not 
controlled. 
BOTH: Recording is performed by both 
the AJ-SPC700P and the external 
device.
–CUF –
1394 CMD SEL REC_PSTOPDetermine the recording operation of the 
external backup device when the REC 
START/STOP button is pressed: 
REC_P: Record/Pause
STOP: Record/Stop
–CUF –
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8-2-3 REC FUNCTION 8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL
The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the
preset mode. 
Items/
Data Saved  Adjustable 
Range  Remarks 
PRE REC 
MODEON
OFFSelect whether or not to enable PRE 
RECORDING.
ON:
  PRE RECORDING enabled.
OFF:   PRE RECORDING disabled.

Specify the PRE RECORDING time by 
using the menu option PRE REC TIME.
–CUF –
PRE REC TIME 1SEC : 8SEC : 15SEC
Set PRE RECORDING. 
1-15SEC:
Set the length of time that can be 
retrospectively recorded before the 
REC START button is pressed. 

The maximum selectable range is 8 
seconds when the REC MODE in the 
 screen is set to 
50M (DVCPRO50). 
–CUF –
LOOP REC 
MODE ON
OFFSelect whether or not to enable LOOP 
REC. 
This setting can be used with PRE 
RECORDING features. 
ON:
Enable LOOP REC. 
OFF: Disable LOOP REC. 

After the power is turned off, this item 
will default to OFF the next time the 
power is turned on. 
–––F–
VOICE MEMO 
RESERV ONOFFSet the available memory space for 
voice memos in P2 cards. 
ON:
Reserve a voice memo area of 10 
minutes or longer separately from 
the video recording capacity. The 
voice memo area can be used 
even when FULL is displayed for 
the recording capacity of the P2 
card.
OFF: Do not reserve any voice memo 
space. 

Even when this item is set to OFF, and 
FULL is displayed for the P2 card’s 
recording capacity, it may be possible to 
record voice memos depending on the 
status of the P2 card. 
–CUF –
REC START ALL
NORMALSelect operating modes that allow 
recording to start. 
ALL:Allow recording to start during 
stop, recording pause, and 
playback. 
NORMAL: Allow recording to start during stop and recording pause. 
–CUF –
P.ON REC 
SLOT SEL HOLDSLOT1Select the recording order of the slot 
when the power is turned on.
HOLD:
The recording order starts with the 
card previously selected when the 
power was turned off.
SLOT1: The recording order starts with the 
card that is inserted in Slot 1 when 
the power is turned on.
–CUF –
Items/
Data Saved  Adjustable 
Range  Remarks
VIDEO OUT 
SELVBSVF
YSelect the output signal on the VIDEO 
OUT connecter. 
VBS:
Output a regular composite 
signal. 
VF: Output a VF Y signal. The status 
display is also superimposed. 
Y: Output a component Y signal.
–CUF –
OUTPUT CHAR MENUONLYTC
STATUS
Set the character contents 
superimposed onto the output signals 
for the VIDEO OUT connecter.
MENU ONLY:
Displays only when the menu 
characters are superimposed. No 
display appears when other 
characters are superimposed. 
TC: Display the time code. (Displays the 
menu when menu characters are 
superimposed.)

The TC display position moves up and 
down depending on the camera ID 
position. 
STATUS :
Display the same characters 
superimposed on the VF signal. 
(Displays the menu when menu 
characters are superimposed.)
–CUF –
LCD MON 
CHAR ONOFFSelect whether or not to superimpose 
characters on the LCD monitor. (The 
character content is the same as the 
video output signal.)
ON:
Enable superimpose. 
(Not interlocked with the VIDEO 
OUT CHARACTER switch.)
OFF: Disable superimpose. 
(Not interlocked with the VIDEO 
OUT CHARACTER switch.)
–CUF –
VF MODE EE/PBEESelect the image to display in the 
viewfinder. 
EE/PB: Display the playback image in 
the playback mode. 
EE: Always display the camera 
image. 
–CUF –
THUMBNAIL 
OUT ON
OFFSelect whether or not to output clip 
thumbnails displayed on the LCD 
monitor to the video output signals. 
ON:
Enable output. 
OFF: Disable output. 
–CUF –
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