Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx2000 Operating Instructions

61Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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. However, the 
camera always operates in “NDF” for 24P, 24PA and 
24PN (Native) modes.
The menu option TC MODE can be found in the  screen, which is accessible from the MAIN 
OPERATION page. 
‹Note...

62Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
The unit’s internal time code generator can be locked to an
external generator. In addition, the external time code
generator can be locked to the unit’s internal generator.
As the figure shows, connect both the reference video
signal and reference time code.
Example 1: When locking onto an external signal
‹Note
In place of the HD Y reference signal, composite video
signals can be input as the reference video signal.Example 2:When connecting a...

63Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
In the unit, there is a video signal delay in the camera,
which is required or the process of converting video
images taken with the image-shooting element from the
progressive signals to the interlace signals. Since time is
required for making the 2:3 pull-down from the 24P frame,
there is a video signal delay in the camera. When
recording from a device that can record images without a
delay and the unit...

64Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
Example 5:
When an external device is locked to the time code
generator of the unit.Example 6:
When an external device is locked to the time code
generator of camera-recorder, which is connected in a
cascade configuration.
TCG
TC OUT
TC OUT
TC IN TC IN
GENLOCK IN
AJ-HPX2000
DAT
Reference video signal
To be connected if necessary
A device that synchronizes with the TC 
IN input and capable to record without 
delay (DAT etc.)
Settings of the TC...

65Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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...

66Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
The camera ID is specified through the 
screen.
The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters,
symbols, and/or spaces. 
‹Note
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...

67Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
The unit supports UMID metadata. You need to specify as
UMID information the country where you live (using up to
three characters), organisation or company (up to four
characters) and user name (up to four characters). For the
country name, you must use abbreviations prescribed in
the ISO3166 Country Code*
1.
Here are some examples of the correct method for
specifying a user name:
*1 Examples: China  CHN...

68Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
By setting the DISPLAY switch to “CTL”, CTL count is
displayed on the time count indication of the LCD display
window.
The CTL count is displayed in ±12 hours with non-drop-
frame.
The playback order of clips recorded on a P2 card is not
linear as for VTRs. It is organized according to thumbnail
operations or  exchanging  P2 cards, and the priority of
recorded clips will be altered. Therefore, different CTL
counts are displayed for recording...

69Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
In addition to video images, the viewfinder displays lamps and text that indicate the settings and operating status of the 
unit, together with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID.
The above viewfinder is the AJ-VF20WBP (for further 
information on your optional viewfinder model, see the 
relevant instruction manual).
1.TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp
This lamp...

70Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
To select the information items you want to have displayed
in the viewfinder screen, go to the  and
 screens from the VF page, and turn on
or off the appropriate options, or specify desired values. 
For directions on setting the options, see [Setting Menu
Options] (page 153).
The indications are arranged as illustrated below.
For more information, see the following pages:
Selecting Viewfinder Display Information
#< VF INDICATOR1...