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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. This menu option can be found in the  screen, which is accessible from the VF page. 
For directions on navigating the menu, see [4-6-2 Setting
Menu Options].
z: Message appears.
n : Message does not appear.
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4-7-5 Setting the Marker Displays
The center, safety zone, safety zone area and frame markers
may be set to ON or OFF, along with specifications of the
marker types. To set and select markers, go to the  screen from the VF page and select the
appropriate options.
For directions on navigating the menu, see [4-6-2 Setting
Menu Options].

The indication MKR:A at the upper right of the screen shows
the current indication status. To view TABLE B, press the
MARKER SELECT button. This changes the indication to
MKR:B, allowing you to view the settings.
4-7-6 Marker Check Screen Displays  (MARKER SELECT button function)
The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to view
the marker settings of the AJ-SPC700P.
Pressing the MARKER SELECT button on the camera-
recorder switches the marker indication as follows.
Marker A   Marker B   No marker
If the menu option FRAME SIG is set to 16:9 as the
information of Marker A and 4:3 as the information of Marker
B, then the 16:9 and 4:3 view angles can easily be checked
with the button, as required.
4-7-7 Checking Return Video Signal in the  Viewfinder 
The viewfinder displays the return video signal input to the
GENLOCK IN connector while the RET button at the lens is
held down.
To enable this capability, select CAM RET for the menu
option RET SW. This option can be found in the  screen, which is accessible from the CAM
OPERATION page.
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4-8 Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor
Using the LCD Monitor
1Turn on the POWER switch of the AJ-SPC700P.
2Slide the OPEN button in the arrow    direction to
open the LCD monitor.
3Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most
convenient viewing.
The monitor can turn up to 180 degrees towards the
lens and up to 90 degrees towards you. 

To prevent camera-recorder failure, do not allow undue
force to be applied to the monitor (when it is open).
4The options BRIGHTNESS, COLOR LEVEL, and
CONTRAST show respectively the brightness, color
level and contrast of the screen. These options can be
found in the  screen, which is
accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.
5Through the menu option LCD MON CHAR, specify
whether or not the LCD should display the same
characters as the viewfinder.
This menu option can be found in the 
screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM
SETTING page.

z When closing the LCD monitor make sure that it is
shut tight.
z In an environment with sudden temperature changes,
condensation may form on the liquid crystal surface
of the monitor. If this happens, wipe off the moisture
with a soft, dry cloth.
z When the camera-recorder is very cold, the video
image in the LCD monitor will appear slightly darker
immediately after the power is turned on. Once the
interior of the camera-recorder warms up, the LCD
monitor delivers normal brightness. 
Self-portrait Shooting
When shooting with the LCD display angled 180 degrees
towards the lens, you can set the menu option SELF SHOOT
to “MIRROR”, to horizontally flip the video image on the LCD
display, and allow you to view a mirror image while shooting.
Note that only the video image on the LCD monitor is
horizontally flipped, not the actual video being recorded.
The menu option SELF SHOOT can be found in the  screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM
SETTING page. 

When the LCD monitor is angled 180 degrees towards you
with the menu option SELF SHOOT to “MIRROR”, the LCD
monitor does not provide the same status indication as the
viewfinder, regardless of the setting for the menu option LCD
MON CHAR.
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4-9 Menu-driven Function Setup
Each function is set up using the menu system.
4-9-1 Setting the Switchover of USER SW GAIN
In addition to the standard L/M/H gain mode, the AJ-
SPC700P supports an S.GAIN (super gain) mode with more
than 30-dB gain-up.  
To make use of this feature, you need to specify desired
gains through the menu option S.GAIN.
The menu options can be found in the 
screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION
page.
Settings Options and Usage
S.GAIN: Gain-ups with  _ marks enabled. 
Gain-ups without  _ marks disabled.
4-9-2 Selecting Video Output Signals
You need to select the signals to be output from the VIDEO
OUT connector.
Select the video output signal on the menu option VIDEO
OUT SEL.
Use the menu option OUTPUT CHAR to select the character
contents to be superimposed onto the video output.
These options can be found in the OUTPUT SEL screen,
which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.
For more information, see [8-2-4 OUTPUT SEL].
4-9-3 Selecting Function for the FRONT 
AUDIO LEVEL Control
The FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control can be assigned the
function of adjusting the recording level.
To specify whether or not the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control
is effective on the channels set to accept input signals, use
the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2.
These options can be found in the  screen,
which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.
For more information, see [8-6-4 MIC/AUDIO1].
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4-9-4 Assigning Functions to USER  MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons
The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be
assigned user-selected functions.
To select desired functions, use the menu options USER
MAIN SW, USER1 SW and USER2 SW. These options can
be found in the  screen, which is accessible
from the CAM OPERATION page.
Selectable Functions
INH: No function assigned.
S.GAIN: S.GAIN function assigned.
S.IRIS: Super Iris function assigned. 
This is useful for backlight compensation.
I.OVR: Iris Override function assigned.
The target (reference) value in Auto Iris mode
must be changed.
To change the target value, put the AJ-
SPC700P into this mode and press the JOG
dial button. Turn the JOG dial button clockwise
or anti-clockwise to change the value. The iris
indication section of the viewfinder screen
displays 
“+”,“+ +”,“–”, or “– –”.
When the desired value is displayed, stop
turning the JOG dial button. Then, press the
dial button to accept that value.
Note that once the mode is cancelled or the
power is turned off the original reference value
will be used again. +: Iris opens up by 0.5.
+ +: Iris opens up by 1.
– : Iris closes down by 0.5.
–– : Iris closes down by 1.
No indication: The reference value is used.
S.BLK: Super Black function assigned.
This function lowers the black level to the
pedestal level or below. 
B.STR: Black Stretch function assigned. 
This function emphasises the black shades. 
AT W : Auto-tracking white balance function
assigned.
Y GET: Function of indicating the brightness level of
the center marker assigned. NEWS-G:
Function of switching on and off News
Gamma assigned.

News Gamma is capable of reproducing
shades without whiteout or blackout. This is
useful for such operations as news shooting. 
To turn on/off News Gamma using the USER
button which is assigned NEWS-G, the menu
option GAMMA MODE SEL must be set to
“STD1” or “STD2”.
This option can be found in the 
screen, which is accessible from the PAINT
page.
AUDIO CH1: Function of switching the input signal source
for Audio Channel 1 assigned.
Pressing the button switches the input signal
in the following order: FRONT   W. L .   
REAR. Note that the AUDIO IN switch can
also be used to change the input signal: later
specification takes precedence.
AUDIO CH2: Function of switching the input signal source
for Audio Channel 2 assigned.
Pressing the button switches the input signal
in the following order: FRONT   W. L .   
REAR. Note that the AUDIO IN switch can
also be used to change the input signal: later
specification takes precedence.
REC SW: Function of the REC START/STOP button
assigned.
RET SW: Function of the RET button at the lens
assigned.
SLOT SEL: Function of switching the target P2 card
among multiple cards assigned.
PRE REC: PRE RECORDING switch ON/switch OFF
function assigned.
USB: USB Drive Mode switch ON/switch OFF
function assigned.
4-9-5 Setting Color Temperature Manually 
The white balance can be manually adjusted by setting the
color temperature. Manual color temperature settings can be
performed for each of the WHITE BAL switch positions:
PRST, A and B.
To enable manual color temperature setting, the menu
options AWB A and AWB B must be set to VAR.
The color temperature is set using the menu options COLOR
TEMP PRE, COLOR TEMP A, and COLOR TEMP B.
These options can be found in the  screen, which is accessible from the CAM
OPERATION page. 
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4-10 Handling data
Setting Data Using an SD memory card
An SD memory card (optional accessory) can be used as a
setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu
specifications. 
This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum state.
Regarding SD memory cards, please see  (page 17).
4-10-1 Handling SD memory cards
An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either
before or after the power is turned on.
To insert an SD memory card
Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD memory
card (optional accessory) into the SD memory card slot with
the notch upward. Close the lid.

An SD memory card must be inserted with the right side
facing the slot. If the card is hard to insert, it may be reversed
or upside down. Do not force it into the slot. Check the card
before re-inserting it. 
To remove the SD memory card
Open the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that the BUSY
lamp is not illuminated. Then, further depress the SD
memory card towards the main unit. This releases the SD
memory card from the insertion slot. Take hold of the SD
memory card and remove it. Close the lid.
SD memory cards must not be used or stored in 
an environment where they may be
zExposed to high temperatures/humidities;
z Exposed to water droplets; or
z Electrically charged. 
For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted into
the AJ-SPC700P with the lid closed. 
4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and Reading  an SD memory card
To format an SD memory card, write settings data or read
data on an SD memory card, navigate the menu to the  screen from the FILE page.
For an SD memory card formatted with a device that does
not support SD standards, the message “FORMAT ERROR”
appears at the upper right of the screen. In this case,
reformat the card as follows. Note that the indication
“FORMAT ERROR” does not disappear if the SD memory
card is replaced with this menu page open. When the SD
memory card is replaced, perform TITLE READ.
To format an SD memory card

SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail
screen. For more information, see [6-15 Formatting SD
memory cards]. 
1Navigate the menu to the 
screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
menu option CARD CONFIG.
3Press the JOG dial button to display the following
message:
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4To format the SD memory card, turn the JOG dial
button to move the cursor to YES. Then, press the dial
button.
When the SD memory card has been formatted, the
following message appears:
The card will not be formatted if the following message
appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:
5To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
The settings menu disappears and the status of the AJ-
SPC700P is indicated at the top and bottom of the
viewfinder screen.

If an SD memory card is inserted or removed with the
 screen open, the data title
cannot be edited.
Move the cursor to the option TITLE READ and press
the JOG dial button.
Edit the data title.
To write set data on an SD memory card
1Navigate the menu to the 
screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option [W. SELECT]. Then, press the dial button.
3Turn the JOG dial button to select a desired number (1 -
8). Then, press the dial button.
4Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option [TITLE:].
5Press the JOG dial button. This moves the cursor to the
entry area, putting the AJ-SPC700P in entry mode. 
Error message Remedy
CONFIG NG
NO CARD
(No SD memory card inserted.) Insert an SD memory card.
CONFIG NG
ERROR
(SD memory card cannot be 
formatted.) The card may be defective. 
Replace the card.
CONFIG NG
WRITE PROTECT
(SD memory card is write-
protected.) Remove the card and cancel the 
protect.
CONFIG NG
CANNOT ACCCESS
(SD memory card not 
accessible). Example: The SD memory card 
is not accessible because it is 
being played back. 
After the operation in process, 
format the card.
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appears. 
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To read data on an SD memory card
1Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option [SD CARD READ/WRITE]. Then, press the dial
button.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
menu option [R. SELECT]. Then, press the dial button.
3Turn the JOG dial button to select a desired number (1 -
8). Then, press the dial button.
4Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option [READ].
5Press the JOG dial button to display the following
message:
6Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.
Then, press the dial button.
When the data has been read, the following message
appears:
The data will not be read if any of the following messages
appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:
7To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
The settings menu will be replaced by status indications
for the AJ-SPC700P. 
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4-10-3 How to Use the User Data 
It is possible to transfer settings and other data to the user
area of the internal memory of the AJ-SPC700P.
This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup
state.
To write data, go to the  screen from the FILE
page. To read the written user data, go to the 
screen from the FILE page.
To write settings data in the user area
1Navigate the menu to the  screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option WRITE USER DATA.
3Press the JOG dial button to display the following
message:
4Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.
Then, press the dial button.
This writes the settings data into the user area of the
internal memory of the AJ-SPC700P.
5To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
To read written user data
1Navigate the menu to the  screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option READ USER DATA.
3Press the JOG dial button to display the following
message:
4Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.
Then, press the dial button.
The data written in the user area of the internal memory
of the AJ-SPC700P is read to complete the setting.
5To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
The set user data may be also read without navigating the
menu.
1Turn off the POWER switch.
2Position the WHITE BAL switch at [PRST].
3With the AUTO W/B BAL switch flipped up, turn on the
POWER switch.
This resets all settings for USER menu options to their
defaults.
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