Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx2000 Operating Instructions

21Parts and their FunctionsShooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
 Parts and their Functions
32.DVCPRO/DV connector
This is an in/output connector for video, voice, and
data that comply with the IEEE1394 standard.
‹Notes
zPower is not supplied from the unit.
zBe absolutely sure to bear the following points in
mind when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (DV
cable).
ŠEnsure that the connections with other devices are
made on a 1:1 basis.
ŠWhen a DV cable has been connected to the DV
connector, do...

22Parts and their FunctionsMenu Operation Section
1.MENU button
Used to turn on/off the menu.
2.JOG dial button
With the menu open, this button is used to navigate
through menu pages, select options and specify
values.
For directions on manipulating the menu, see [Menu
Configuration] (page 151).
3.SD memory card insertion slot
An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted
here. It is used when writing or saving menu data or
lens files on an SD memory card.
4.BUSY (operation mode display) lamp
This...

23Parts and their FunctionsTime Code Section
 Parts and their Functions
1.GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)
This connector is used to input a reference signal
before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the
time code is externally locked. 
2.TC IN connector (BNC)
This connector is used to input a reference time code
when you externally lock the time code.
3.TC OUT connector (BNC)
When you inter-lock the time code of camera-recorder
with that of an external device this must be connected
with the time code...

24Parts and their FunctionsWarning and Status Display Functions
1.Back tally lamp
When the 2.BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the
lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp
at the viewfinder. 
2.BACK TALLY switch
This switch controls the action of the 1.back and 8.rear
tally lamps.
ON:Back and rear tally lamps enabled.
OFF:Back and rear tally lamps disabled.
3.WARNING lamp
This lamp starts blinking or lights up if something
unusual occurs in the memory.
4.USB lamp
Stays on when the...

25Parts and their FunctionsDisplay Window Functions
 Parts and their Functions
Error Code Indication (for more information, see 
[Warning System] (page 145))
Display Window Functions
P2 card/battery-remaining level indications
Memory action status indication
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Battery-remaining level indication bar
For a battery with a digital indicator (percentage indication), if the 
remaining...

26Parts and their FunctionsLCD Monitor
1.LCD monitor
The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder.
Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a
thumbnail format.
In thumbnail display mode, clips can be edited or
deleted, or P2 cards can be formatted using the
4.THUMBNAIL MENU button and 5.CURSOR and
SET buttons. 
2.OPEN button
Used to open the LCD monitor.
3.THUMBNAIL button
This button switches the content on the 1.LCD monitor
from the video in the viewfinder to clip thumbnails....

27Parts and their FunctionsViewfinder
 Parts and their Functions
You can use any of the following viewfinders (extra-cost options) on AJ-HPX2000:
HD Viewfinders: AJ-HVF21G (selectable between 59.94 and 50 Hz)
SD Viewfinders: AJ-VF20WBP (59.94 Hz), AJ-VF15BP (59.94 Hz), AJ-VF20WBE (50 Hz), and AJ-VF15BE (50 Hz)
Use the VF TYPE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page to adjust the appropriate 
settings for the viewfinder that will be used. We recommend using a HD viewfinder when...

28Parts and their FunctionsViewfinder
1.Viewfinder (optional accessory)
During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays
the video image in monochrome. It also displays
warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety
zone and center markers), etc. 
2.ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the
viewfinder.
ON: Zebra pattern displayed.
OFF: No zebra pattern displayed.
3.TALLY switch
Used to control the 7.front tally lamp.
HIGH:Front tally lamp brightly...

29Recording and PlaybackP2 Cards
 Recording and Playback
‹Note
When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure
to set the time data beforehand.  On how the time data is
set, see [
Setting Time Data] (page 55). 
1Turn on the POWER switch.
2While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the 
slide-out door to the left. 
The door opens.
3Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT 
button pops up.
4Tilt up the popped-up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2 
card. 
5Insert a P2 card into...

30Recording and PlaybackP2 Cards
1While pressing down the slide lock button, move the 
slide-out door to the left. 
The door opens.
2Tilt down the EJECT button.
3Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2 
card so that you can remove it.
‹Notes
zAfter insertion, do not remove the P2 card while it is
being accessed or recognized (the P2 card access LED
flashes orange), or the P2 card may fail. If your unit is not
set to turn on the P2 CARD ACCESS LED, before
removing the card ensure that...