Panasonic Aj Spx800p Operating Instructions Manual

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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-SPX800P.
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-SPX800P.
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.

zWhen closing the LCD monitor make sure that it is shut
tight.
zIn 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.
zWhen 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-SPX800P
supports S.GAIN (super gain) mode, featuring greater than 30-
dB analog gain-up, together with DS.GAIN (digital super gain)
mode, storage-type gain-up based on progressive drive
technology. 
To make use of this feature, you need to specify desired gains
through the menu options S.GAIN and DS.GAIN.
For example, if the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN features are assigned
to either the USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2 buttons, three
different gain-up modes are available through button-mode
combinations.
The menu options can be found in the 
screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.
1) To increase the gain without increasing noise:
Combine the L/M/H gain and DS.GAIN features.
2)  To increase the normal analog gain:
(noise is increased)
Use the S.GAIN feature alone.
3)  To achieve ultra-high sensitivity:
Combine the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN features.(Gain
increased by up to 68 dB.)
However, you should be extra careful when using this
combination. With moving subjects, the greater the increase
in DS.GAIN the more annoying the after-images will be. 
In this case, limit the increase to +12dB (1/15).
Note that the DS.GAIN feature is disabled when the AJ-
SPX800P is in progressive mode.
Settings Options and Usage
S.GAIN: Analog gain-ups with _ marks enabled. 
Analog gain-ups without _ marks disabled.
DS.GAIN:Storage-type gain-ups with _ marks enabled. 
Storage-type 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
and MON OUT connectors.
When the extension board AJ-YA902AG (optional accessory) is
attached, an SDI signal can be output from the VIDEO OUT
connector.
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.
DS.GAIN:DS.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-SPX800P
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. 
D.ZOOM:Doubles the view angle, both horizontally and
vertically.

When the camera is set to the 60i operation
mode, this function forcibly switches the operation
mode to 30P. 
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 “STD”.
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.
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 Card
An SD 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.
4-10-1 Handling SD Cards
An SD card may be inserted or removed, either before or after
the power is turned on.
To insert an SD card:
Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD card (optional
accessory) into the SD card slot with the notch upward. Close
the lid.

An SD 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 card:
Open the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that the BUSY lamp
is not illuminated. Then, further depress the SD card towards the
main unit. This releases the SD card from the insertion slot. Take
hold of the SD card and remove it. Close the lid.
SD cards must not be used or stored in an 
environment where they may be:
zExposed to high temperatures/humidities;
zExposed to water droplets; or
zElectrically charged. 
For storage, the SD card must be kept inserted into the AJ-
SPX800P with the lid closed. 
4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and Reading an 
SD Card
To format an SD card, write settings data or read data on an SD
card, navigate the menu to the 
screen from the FILE page.
For an SD 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 card is replaced with this menu page open.
When the SD card is replaced, perform TITLE READ.
To format an SD card:

SD cards may be formatted via the thumbnail screen. For more
information, see [6-11 Formatting SD 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 card, turn the JOG dial button to move the
cursor to YES. Then, press the dial button.
When the SD 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-
SPX800P is indicated at the top and bottom of the
viewfinder screen.

If an SD 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 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-SPX800P in entry mode. 
Error message Remedy
CONFIG NG
NO CARD
(No SD card inserted.)Insert an SD card.
CONFIG NG
ERROR
(SD card cannot be formatted.)The card may be defective. 
Replace the card.
CONFIG NG
WRITE PROTECT
(SD card is write-protected.)Remove the card and cancel the 
protect.
CONFIG NG
CANNOT ACCCESS
(SD card not accessible).Example: The SD card is not 
accessible because it is being 
played back. 
After the operation in process, 
format the card.
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Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character appears. 
The characters that appear are switched in the following
order:
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Alphabetical characters: A to Z
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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 written, 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-SPX800P. 
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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-SPX800P.
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-SPX800P.
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-SPX800P 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
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4-10-4 How to Use Scene File Data 
It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area of
the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800P, or to read data written
in this area. Four types of scene files are available. This data
allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state.
TITLEs 1 - 3 are factory-assigned the defaults for the AJ-
SPX800P; TITLE 4 is assigned the parameter for FILMLIKE.
The setting for TITLE 4 can be changed.
To change the settings, go to the  screen from the
FILE page.
To write settings data for scene files:
1Navigate the menu to the SCENE screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the SCENE
SEL option.
3Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.
Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene file
number.
4Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.
5Turn the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the option
WRITE.
6Press the JOG dial button to display the following message:
7Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES. Then,
press the dial button.
This writes the setting data into the scene file area of the
AJ-SPX800P internal memory.
8To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
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