Panasonic Aj Spx800p Operating Instructions Manual
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31 4 4-1-2 Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: zYou use your AJ-SPX800P the first time; zYour AJ-SPX800P has not been used for some time; zThe ambient temperature has changed substantially; zThe gain switchover value has been changed; or zS.GAIN (super gain) has been set with the USER MAIN/ USER1/USER2 button. 1Set the switches as illustrated below. 2Tilt the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is positioned at [ABB], then release it. The switch returns to the central position with the black balance automatically adjusted. 3During adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following message: During adjustment, the lens iris automatically becomes CLOSE. 4The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds and the following message will appear: The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory. zEnsure that the lens connector is connected and the lens iris is CLOSE. zDuring a black balance adjustment, light is automatically cut off. zDuring a black balance adjustment, the gain switchover circuit is automatically switched. The viewfinder screen may flicker and/or display noise; this is not a failure. zIf you find the black shading annoying after performing an auto black balance adjustment, adjust the black shading. To do so, go to the menu option DETECTION, move the cursor (), then press the JOG dial button. The menu option DETECTION can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAINTENANCE page. Note that pressing the ABB switch for longer than five seconds automatically performs an auto black balance adjustment, followed by an automatic black shading adjustment. (For more information, see the menu option SHD. ABB SW CTL in [8-5-5 SW MODE].) zTo cancel the automatic black balance adjustment in process (the viewfinder displays “ABB ACTIVE”), flip the AUTO W/B BAL switch down to [ABB] again. If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect before automatic adjustment will be used. Retaining black balances Each value in memory is retained even if the video camera- recorder is turned off. AUTO W/B BAL switch: Used to perform ABB.OUTPUT: CAM ““““““““““““““$%%$&7,9( ““““““““““““““$%%2.
32 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section provides a description of the electronic shutter, together with setting and handling directions. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes The table below shows the shutter modes and speeds for the electronic shutter provided in your AJ-SPX800P. zIn any mode, the higher the shutter speed the lower the sensitivity of the camera. zWhen the iris is automatically adjusted, the higher the shutter speed the larger the iris, and the shorter the depth of focus. 4-2-2 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed The shutter speed in any shutter mode is set using the SHUTTER switch. In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, shutter speed can be switched easily, using the synchro-scan adjustment switches (+/–) on the side panel. Note that the range of selectable shutter speeds may be pre- defined; whether or not to use the SYNCHRO SCAN and SUPER V modes may be determined through the and screens. These screens are accessible through the menu on the CAM OPERATION page. The selected shutter speed is retained even if the AJ-SPX800P is turned off. 1Press the SHUTTER switch, positioned at [ON], towards [SEL]. 2Once more, press the SHUTTER switch towards [SEL]. Repeat this switchover until the desired mode or speed appears in the viewfinder screen. If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes in the following order: Your AJ-SPX800P is not factory-set to display the SUPER V mode on the viewfinder screen. To display this mode, set the menu option SUPER V found in the screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page, to “ON”. Viewfinder displays relating to the shutter See [4-7 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays]. Mode Shutter speed Application Normal POSISTIONS 1-6 Used to capture clear images of a fast-moving subject SYNCHRO SCANRange of 60.3 Hz to 249.7 Hz (60i) Range of 30.1 Hz to 248.7 Hz (30P)Used to reduce the effect of horizontal lines when shooting a monitor screen that has a vertical scanning frequency of more than 60 Hz SUPER V Used to enhance vertical resolution 6+877(563((! 6
33 4 4-2-3 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. 1Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards [SEL], to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode. 2In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the speed can be switched seamlessly between 1/60.3 and 1/249.7 seconds, using the SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–). (Speed switchover is enabled in 60i mode.) 4-3 Selecting Recording Signals and Recording System The AJ-SPX800P is capable of utilising user-selected recording signals and format. 4-3-1 Selecting the Recording Signals. Signals to be recorded are selected through the menu options REC SIGNAL and CAMERA MODE. These options are found in the screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page. Setting options and usage The option REC SIGNAL is used to select signals to be recorded. CAM:Signals from the camera are recorded. VIDEO:Signals from the GENLOCK IN connector are recorded. 1394:Signals from the DVCPRO/DV connector are recorded. (when the optional board 1394 is attached). The option CAMERA MODE is used to specify the operation mode of the camera. (effective when the menu option REC SIGNAL is set to “CAM”). 60i:AJ-SPX800P camera unit operates in 59.94i mode. 30P:AJ-SPX800P camera unit operates in 29.97P mode. To operate the camera in 30P mode, the vertical resolution mode must be selected through the menu option V.RES (30P). (effective when the menu option REC SIGNAL is set to “CAM”). INTRLCE:Line-mixed, natural video is recorded. This option is used to handle material that uses a standard interlaced signal. PROG.:Non line-mixed, fully progressive, segmented- frame video is recorded. This option is used when HD conversion is performed, or when an editor and/or display output progressive signals. Note that in progressive (30P) mode signals recorded on P2 cards are also converted from progressive scan (30P) to interlaced scan (60i). SHUTTER switchSYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–) ““6
34 zWhen “VIDEO” is selected for the menu option REC SIGNAL, non-standard signals output from the GENLOCK IN connector, may degrade video quality. zWhen “PROG.” is specified for the menu option V.RES (30P), segmented-frame video is recorded, allowing you to perform completely progressive editing. However, adding vertical details (V.DTL) can makes the video appear unnatural. For these reasons, it is recommended that V.DTL be set to 0. zIn progressive mode, 50 percent shutter is forcibly added to produce more film-like motion video. To cancel this shutter, go to the screen from the OPTION menu and set the option P HALF SHUT to “OFF”. 4-3-2 Selecting the Recording System The recording format is selected through the option menu REC MODE. The aspect ratio is selected through the menu option ASPECT. These options are found in the screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page. Details of the option REC MODE 50M:Video is recorded in the DVCPRO50 format (50 Mbps). 25M:Video is recorded in the DVCPRO format (25 Mbps). DV:Video is recorded in the DV format. Details of the option ASPECT 16:9:Video is recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9. 4:3:Video is recorded with an aspect ratio of 4:3. 4-4 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels In any format (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV), the AJ-SPX800P supports independent four-channel audio recording. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [MAN]. Note that the recording levels for Audio Channels 3 and 4 are selected through a menu option. 4-4-1 Selecting Audio Input Signals The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information, see [2-2 Audio (input) Function Section]. Your AJ-SPX800P 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 must be set to “4CH”. The following table shows audio signals recorded on Audio Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings for menu options REC CH3/4 and 25M REC CH SEL. These options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page: REC CH3/4 options25M REC CH SEL optionsRecording on CH3/4 DV CPRO 50 formatDV CPRO o r DV format SW2CH Audio signals selected with the AUDIO IN CH3/ CH4 switch are recorded.No recording is performed. 4CHAudio signals selected with the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 switch are recorded. CH1/22CH Signals for Audio Channel 1 are also recorded on Audio Channel 3, and signals for Audio Channel 4 are also recorded on Audio Channel 2.No recording is performed. 4CHSignals for Audio Channel 1 are also recorded on Audio Channel 3, and signals for Audio Channel 4 are also recorded on Audio Channel 2. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch MONITOR CH1/3 / ST / CH2/4 selector switch MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switchDisplay window AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/ CH3/CH4 buttons
35 4 zAudio Channels 1 and 2 always receive the signals selected with the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches. zWhen the extension board AJ-YA902AG (optional accessory) is attached, 4-channel recorded audio signals are SDI-output, as is. Specific audio settings are performed through the and screens, which are accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. For more information, see [8-6 MAIN OPERATION]. 4-4-2 Adjusting Recording Levels To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below. 1Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4-selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the window are 1 and 2. Whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control must be preset through menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2. Note that this control is factory- disabled. The menu options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. 2Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at [MAN]. 3While checking the audio channel level meter in the display window or the audio level meter in the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 control. Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive. The adjustment made in such a way that the maximum level will not reach the 0 dB bar. Audio level meter on the display window Audio level meter in the viewfinder When operating the AJ-SPX800P 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 and use the AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted. 4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels The following table shows the effects on the recording level for Audio Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings and input levels specified through the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Note that the recording level cannot be adjusted manually. These options are found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. 0,&$8,2! )521795&+2)) )521795&+2)) 0,&/2:&87&+2)) 0,&/2:&87&+2)) 0,&/2:&87&+2)) 0,&/2:&87&+2)) /,0,7(5&+2)) /,0,7(5&+2)) $872/(9(/&+21 $872/(9(/&+21 5(&&+&+6: 05(&&+6(/&+ 7(67721(1250$/ 0,&$8,2! )52170,&32:(521 5($50,&32:(521 $8,228721 021,7256(/(&767(5(2 )52170,&/(9(/E% 5($50,&&+/(9(/E% 5($50,&&+/(9(/E% 5($5/,1(,1/9/E% $8,2287/9/E% +($5220E% :,5(/(66:$512)) AUTO LEV EL CH3/CH4Input level LINE MIC ONAGC ON AGC ON OFFAGC/LIMITER OFF LIMITER ON h EF Y minMsfrm 12 0 D SLAVE HOLD W GPS BATTEF OVER 10 OO40 -dB 30 20 NDF LOOP MEDIA DV DRIVE OP-SLOT VTCGTIME DATEP- RECCTL F:1---- R:2---- ---+w w
36 4-5 Setting Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the User Bits The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to eight-digit base 16 numbers (date and time), to be recorded in the secondary code area. 1Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. 2Position the TCG switch at [SET]. When the left digit starts blinking you can change the value. 3Use CURSOR buttons to set the user bits. button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right. button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left. button: Advances the blinking number by one digit. button: Winds back the blinking number by one digit. 4Position the TCG at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN]. 5Go to the screen from the MAIN OPERATION page, and set the menu option UB MODE to “USER”. When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails cannot be manipulated. Retaining the user bits The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and retained even if the video camera-recorder is turned off. Card continuity provided by the user's bit If the menu option UB MODE is set to “REGEN”, the AJ- SPX800P reads the user bits in the last frame of the last clip recorded on a P2 card (clip with the most recent recording date and time), and records that bit onto the next card. Note that settings for the user bits are not recorded. The menu option UB MODE can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. The AJ-SPX800P 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 secondary code area. The user bits (of VITC) also records special information, including the shoting frame rate. CURSOR and SET buttonsHOLD switch Display window DISPLAY switch TCG switch User bits of VITC __:0F:30:8_ Fixed value Camera shooting mode 60i: 600 30P: 308Card management data zFrame update flag zRecording start/stop mark Verification information on the right-hand six digits
37 4 4-5-2 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time 1Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. 2Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display window. 3Position the TCG switch at [SET]. 4Use the CURSOR and SET buttons to set the year, month and day (Y/M/D). Note that any later than 2030 cannot be set. 5Press the HOLD button to display a time in the display window. 6Use the CURSOR buttons to set the hour, minute and second (h/min/s). 7Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN]. The internal clock starts at the moment the switch position is changed. 8Press the HOLD button to display a time zone (time difference between local time and Greenwich Mean Time) in the display window. 9Position the TCG switch at [SET]. 10Use the and buttons to set the desired hours and minutes ahead of (no sign) or behind (– sign) the Greenwich Mean Time). Example: If the local time is five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time, set the time zone to “5:00 –”. The time zone is always recorded, together with the date and time, as metadata. See the table at right to set the time zone according to your local time. 11Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN] to accept the time zone. zWhen using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure to perform this setting beforehand. Do not change the setting during use of the camera-recorder. zWhen the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails cannot be manipulated. zIn Step 4, if the TCG switch is positioned at [F-RUN] or [R- RUN], this also activate the internal clock. To cancel date, time and time zone settings in process, hold down the SET button and position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN]. zClock accuracy fluctuates between about ± 30 seconds per month when the power is turned off. If more accurate timekeeping is required, check the time when the power is turned on and, if necessary, reset the clock. When the GPS unit AJ-GPS900G is installed, and if it successfully receives time information, the internal clock keeps accurate (local) time based on the received time (Greenwich Mean Time) and the time zone. If the date and time differ from the actual local time, the time zone may not be set correctly. Check again, to see if the time zone is set correctly. (The date and time need not be set again.) Time differenceAreaTime differenceArea 00:00 Greenwich – 00:30 – 01:00 Azores Islands – 01:30 – 02:00 Mid-Atlantic – 02:30 – 03:00 Buenos Aires – 03:30 Newfoundland Island – 04:00 Halifax – 04:30 – 05:00 New York – 05:30 – 06:00 Chicago – 06:30 – 07:00 Denver – 07:30 – 08:00 Los Angeles – 08:30 – 09:00 Alaska – 09:30 Marquesas Islands – 10:00 Hawaii – 10:30 – 11:00 Midway Island -– 11:30 – 12:00 Kwajalein + 11:30 Norfolk Island + 13:00 + 10:30 Lord Howe Island + 12:00 New Zealand + 09:30 Darwin + 11:00 Solomon Islands + 08:30 + 10:00 Guam + 07:30 + 09:00 Tokyo + 06:30 Rangoon + 08:00 Beijing + 05:30 Bombay + 07:00 Bangkok + 04:30 Kabul + 06:00 Dacca + 03:30 Tehran + 05:00 Islamabad + 02:30 + 04:00 Abu Dhabi + 01:30 + 03:00 Moscow + 00:30 + 02:00 Eastern Europe + 12:45 Chatham Islands + 01:00 Central Europe
38 4-5-3 Setting the Time Code 1Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. 2Position the TCG switch at [SET]. 3Set the menu option TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF”. “DF” steps the time code in drop frame mode, and “NDF” steps it in non-drop frame mode. The menu option TC MODE can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. 4Use the CURSOR buttons to set the time code. The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29. button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right. button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left. button: Advances the blinking number by one digit. button: Winds back the blinking number by one digit. 5Change the position of the TCG switch. [F-RUN] steps the time code in free run mode, and [R-RUN] set it in recording run mode. When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails cannot be manipulated. Regeneration of Time Code When the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to “REGEN”, the AJ-SPX800P reads the time code recorded in the last frame on the last recorded clip (with the most recent recording date and time) to maintain and record that value. The menu option FIRST REC TC can be found on the screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. However, when a P2 card is inserted or removed or when the recording target P2 card is changed using the SLOT SEL function of the USER button, the time code for the last recorded clip is recorded on the new recording target P2 card. When there is no recorded clip, the time code is recorded on the new recording target P2 card, from the value generated by the TC generator built into the camera-recorder. Time code function during battery replacement. Even during battery replacement the backup mechanism keeps the time code generator functioning for a considerable time (about one year). When the POWER switch has been switched ON OFF ON, the backup accuracy of the time code in free run mode is about ± 2 frames. 4-5-4 Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AJ-SPX800P may be locked with an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code generator with the internal generator. Connections for externally locking the time code (examples) As illustrated, both the reference video signals and the time code must be input. Example 1Locking the time code with external signals Example 2Connecting two or more AJ-SPX800Ps with one another, with one being used as the reference device. GENLOCK IN TC IN Reference video signal Reference time code GENLOCK INTC IN TC OUT MON OUT GENLOCK INTC IN TC OUT MON OUT TC OUT MON OUT Different cameraReference device
39 4 To externally lock the time code: Follow the steps below. 1Turn on the POWER switch. 2Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN]. 3Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. 4Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”. This option can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page. 5Supply a phase-relationship reference time code (that conforms to the time code requirements) and reference video signals to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. Now the built-in time code generator is locked with the reference time code. From about 10 seconds after locking the time code generator stays locked even if the supply of external reference time code is discontinued. When the time code generator is externally locked, the time code instantly becomes locked with the external time code, and the counter displays the external time code value. Do not put the AJ-SPX800P in recording mode before the sync generator stabilises. Setting the user bits when the time code is externally locked When the time code is externally locked only time data is locked with the time data of the external time code. This means that the user bits may be set separately for each camera-recorder. When “EXT” is specified for the menu option UB MODE, the user bits is also locked with the user bits of the external time code. The menu option UB MODE can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. To unlock the externally locked time code: Discontinue external time code supply, then position the TCG switch at [R-RUN]. Cautions in switching the power source from battery to external power supply Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply before removing the battery pack, in order to keep the time code generator energised. If the battery pack is removed first, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay externally locked. External synchronisation of the camera when the time code is externally locked When the time code is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. zTo externally lock the AJ-SPX800P, as the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that of the camera. Note that in a system using both interlaced and progressive scanning, there may be breaks in the video and time code. zWhen using the MON OUT connector to output reference signals, position the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel at [CAM].
40 4-5-5 Providing an ID to the Camera The camera ID is specified through the screen. The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, symbols, and/or spaces. When the settings menu is displayed, outputting color bar signals does not indicate the camera ID. 1Go to the screen from the CAM OPERATION page. 2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to options [ID1:] - [ID3:]. 3Press the JOG dial button. The cursor moves to the ID entry area, allowing you to enter an ID. 4Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears. The characters that appear are switched in the following order: Space:† Ð Alphabetical characters: A to Z Ð Numerals: 0 to 9 Ð Symbols: ', >, ,