Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx2000 Operating Instructions

							101PreparationMounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments
 Preparation
1Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount 
cap. 
2To mount the lens, align the indentation at the top 
center of the lens mount with the center mark of the 
lens. 
3Lower the lens clamping lever to clamp the lens. 
4Secure the cable through the cable clamp, and plug it 
into the LENS connector. 
5Adjust the lens flange back. 
‹Notes
zPlease refer to the lens instruction manual for
guidance on lens handling. 
zWhen the lens is removed, install the mount cap to
protect the device. If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and
wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the
flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to
the image formation surface). 
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be re-
adjusted as long as the same lens is mounted on the
camera. 
‹Note
Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for
directions on adjustment and locations of individual lens
parts. 
1Mount the lens on the camera. 
Make sure you connect the lens cable. 
2Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris. 
3Place the flange back adjustment chart about 3 m 
from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to 
obtain an appropriate video output level. 
If the video level is too high, use the filters or the 
shutter. 
4Loosen the F.f (Flange focus) ring clamping screw. 
‹Note
F.b (Flange back) may be indicated on some lenses. 
5Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position, either 
manually or by electric drive. 
6Aim the lens at the flange back adjustment chart and 
turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus. 
7Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position and turn 
the F.f ring to bring the chart into focus. 
While focusing, take care not to move the distance 
ring. 
Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back 
and White Shading Adjustments
Mounting the Lens
Lens Clamping 
Lever
Mount Cap
Mark
LENS Connector
Adjusting the Lens Flange Back
Approximately 3m
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							102PreparationMounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments
8Repeat Steps 5 to 7 until the lens is in focus at both 
the telephoto and wide-angle positions. 
9Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw. 
Method to correct the waveform to be more flat by 
combining the sawtooth-shaped waveform and the 
parabola waveform when watching the respective 
waveforms of R, G and B of the video signals.
White shading adjustment is disabled when the DS. GAIN
is turned ON or the LINE MIX GAIN function operates.
Adjust the white shading in the following manner after
turning OFF the DS. GAIN and releasing the LINE MIX
GAIN function.
‹Note
Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the
lens aperture is open even when the white shading has
been adjusted. This is something that is inherent to lenses
and optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a
failure or malfunctioning.
1Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.
2Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to “L (0 
dB).”
3If the extender is attached to the lens, release the 
extender function.
4Perform a menu operation to  open the VF DISPLAY 
screen from the VF page, check that the settings 
selected for the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, ZEBRA2 
DETECT item and ZEBRA2 item match the settings 
shown in the figure below. If they differ, make the 
appropriate changes, and then close the menu 
screen.
5Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.
6Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of 
color.
‹Note
Since fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other 
such kinds of lighting tend to flicker, use a light source 
which is free from flicker such as sunlight or a halogen 
lamp.
7Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it 
so that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen.
Check that the lens aperture is between F4 and F10.
‹Notes
zThe zebra pattern will not cover the whole screen if
there is any unevenness in the lighting. In this case,
make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.
zMake adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.
also when the lens aperture is not between F4 and
F10.
zBe absolutely sure to leave the electronic shutter at
OFF.
81Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” 
and use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the 
white balance automatically (AWB).
2Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black 
balance automatically (ABB).
3Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the 
white balance automatically (AWB).
9Repeat step 7.
10Using the menu operation, open the  screen from the MAINTENANCE page 
and a range of items from R H SAW item to B V PARA 
item, so that the waveform is more flat.
11When the lens has an extender or ratio converter, 
repeat steps 
7 - 9 to enable the extender or ratio 
converter function. The camera-recorder stores, as 
one lens file data item, three different correction 
values for the following: a lens with an extender, a 
lens with a ratio converter, and a lens with neither of 
them.
Adjusting the Lens White Shading
#< VF DISPLAY >
 DISP CONDITION      :NORMAL
 DISP MODE           :3
 VF OUT              :Y
 VF DTL              :3
 ZEBRA1 DETECT       :070%
 ZEBRA2 DETECT       :085%
 ZEBRA2              :SPOT
 LOW LIGHT LVL       :35%
 RC MENU DISP.       :OFF
 50M INDICATOR.      :OFF
 MARKER/CHAR LVL     :50%
< WHITE SHADING >
 CORRECT           :ON
# R H SAW           :+000
 R H PARA          :+000
 R V SAW           :+000
 R V PARA          :+000
 G H SAW           :+000
 G H PARA          :+000
 G V SAW           :+000
 G V PARA          :+000
 B H SAW           :+000
 B H PARA          :+000
 B V SAW           :+000
 B V PARA          :+000
H SAW
H PARA
Before
correctionAfter
correction
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							103PreparationMounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments
 Preparation
When making the white shading correction, make the
adjustment while observing the R, G, and B waveforms in
the horizontal and vertical directions with the waveform
monitor.
This now completes the white shading adjustments.
The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile
memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off,
there will be no further need to perform the white shading
adjustment.
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							104PreparationPreparing for Audio Input
Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. 
AJ-HPX2000 can be equipped with the AJ-MC900G stereo
microphone kit (an extra-cost option).
1Open the microphone holder. 
2Mount the microphone and tighten the clamping 
screw. The microphone must be attached with the UP 
mark on the microphone facing up.
3Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN jack on 
the camera. 
4Set the AUDIO IN switch to [FRONT] depending on 
the audio channel to be recorded. 
1Remove the cover to insert the wireless receiver and 
secure it with the screws. 
2Set the AUDIO IN switch to [W.L.] depending on the 
audio channel to be recorded. 
Preparing for Audio Input
When Using the Front Microphone
Clamping Screw 
MIC IN Jack
AUD IO  IN
Switch
When Using a Wireless Receiver
When Using the Unislot Wireless Receiver
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							105PreparationMounting the Camera on a Tripod
 Preparation
1Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with 
the XLR cable. 
2Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to 
which the XLR cable is connected. 
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear 
panel to [LINE]. 
When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod adapter supplied with the camera. 
1Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod. 
‹Note
Select an appropriate hole in the adapter, taking into 
account the center of gravity of the camera and tripod 
adapter combined. 
Also, make sure that the diameter of the selected hole 
matches the diameter of the pan head screw. 
2Mount the camera on the tripod adapter. 
Slide the camera forward along the grooves until you 
hear a “click”. While holding the red lever down, move the black lever in
the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera backward
to remove it. 
‹Note
If the tripod adapter pin does not return to its original
position after the camera has been removed, hold the red
lever down and move the black lever in the direction of the
arrow again, in order to return the pin to its original
position. 
Please note that the camera cannot be mounted if the pin
remains in the center. 
When Using Audio Devices
LINE/MIC/+48V 
Selector Switch 
AUDIO IN Jack 
AUDIO IN 
Switch 
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
Pan head Tripod Adapter 
Removing the Camera from the Tripod Adapter
Tripod Adapter 
Red Lever  Black Lever 
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							106PreparationAttaching the Shoulder Strap
To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then
detach the strap. 
‹Note
Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached. 
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Shoulder Strap 
Press to 
open the 
Attaching the Rain Cover
When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover
Secure with the surface fastener
Tighten the cord 
Secure with the 
surface fastener
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							107PreparationConnection of the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G)
 Preparation
It is possible to control some of the functions remotely by
connecting the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional
accessory).
When AJ-RC10G is connected to the REMOTE connector
on the unit and the power switches of both of the unit and
AJ-RC10G are turned on, the unit automatically enters the
remote control mode.
The remote control mode is released when AJ-RC10G is
removed or the power for the AJ-RC10G is turned OFF.
In the remote control mode, the following switches and
buttons on the unit are disabled.
zSHUTTER switch
zMENU button
zJOG dial button
zGAIN switch
zOUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch
zWHITE BAL switch
zUSER MAIN button
zUSER 1 button
zUSER 2 buttonWhen the remote control is connected, recording and
playback can be controlled through both the camera-
recorder and the AJ-RC10G.
‹Notes
zThe state that was adjusted by connecting AJ-RC10G is
stored in the unit. Not to store the adjusted state in the
unit, open the FUNCTION MENU of AJ-RC10G to set
the RC DATA SAVE item to “OFF”.
zWhen the dedicated cable is connected or removed,
ensure that the POWER switches on both the main unit
and AJ-RC10G are turned “OFF”.
If you use the Front Audio Level control frequently, attach
the accessory knob so that it can be easily operated. 
Remove the screw in the center of the Front Audio Level
control, and attach the accessory knob using the screw
(included). When attaching the knob, be sure to align the
marks on the control with the marks on the knob. 
Connection of the remote control unit
(AJ-RC10G)
Switch functions in the remote control mode
Recording and playback Operations in the remote 
control mode
AJ-RC10G
Dedicated cable
REMOTE connector
Attaching the Front Audio Level Control Knob
Screw Î
Front Audio 
Level Control 
Marks
Knob 
(Accessory) 
Screw 
(Accessory) 
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							108PreparationConnection of the external switch
It is possible to draw 1.5 A current from the DC OUT
connector of the unit.
REC start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external
switch to this connector.
Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting an LED to
this connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing
the camera on a crane.
1: GND
2: TALLY OUT
Open collector output on the unit side
TA L LY  O N
Low impedance
TA L LY  O F FHigh impedance
3: REC start/stop switch
This is connected in parallel to the REC START button on the 
unit or the VTR button on the lens
4: +12 V
Connection of the external switch
1
2 3 4
DC OUT connector
LEDConnector at the cable side
HR10A-7R-4P(73)
(Hirose Denki)
Resistance
Max. 50 mA REC start/stop
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							109Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails : Thumbnail Manipulations Overview
 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails
A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices
created from one shooting session, together with
additional information such as text memos and meta data. 
The following manipulations can be performed using the
cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images
displayed on the LCD monitor: zPlayback, delete, copy or restore the clip.
zAdd or delete a shot mark and a text memo on the clip
thumbnail.
zCopy part of a clip by using the test memo.
zChange the thumbnail image.
zFormat P2 cards and SD memory cards.
zUploading and editing clip metadata from the SD
memory card
Thumbnail screens are configured as follows: 
Thumbnail Manipulations Overview 
THUMBNAIL
OPERATION PROPERTY
ALL CLIP
SELECTED CLIPS
TEXT MEMO CLIPS
SLOT CLIPS
SETUP
EXITALL HIDE
TEXT MEMO IND.
DATE FORMAT
THUMBNAIL SIZE
EXIT
DELETE
FORMAT
REPAIR CLIP
EXIT
CARD STAT US CLIP PROPERTY
EXIT WIDE IND.
DATA  D ISPLAY SAME FORMAT CLIPS
RE-CONNECTION
COPY
DEVICE SETUP
PROXY IND.
DEVICES
THUMBNAIL INIT
PROPERTY SETUP
MARKED CLIPS
MARKER IND.
META DATA
LOAD
RECORD
USER CLIP NAME
EXITINITIALIZE
PROPERTYHDD
EXPORT
EXPLORE
FORMAT
EXITSETUPEXCH. THUMBNAIL
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails
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							110Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails : Thumbnail Screen Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail
screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL
button again returns the display to the regular display.
When switching is done from the regular screen display to
the thumbnail screen display, all the clips will be displayed
on the thumbnail screen.
Pressing the MENU button allows you to navigate the
thumbnail menu.
‹Note
With the TCG switch positioned at [SET], when the time
code or user bits are set or when camera menus are being
manipulated, thumbnails cannot be manipulated.
1.Display Mode
The type of the thumbnail indicated on the display and
the types of the other information screens are
indicated.
ALL:Display all clips. 
SAME FORMAT:
The clips in the same format as the system
format are shown.
SELECT:The clips selected with the SET button are
shown.
MARKER:Display clips with shot marks.
TEXT MEMO:
Display clips with text memo data.
SLOT n:Display clips in the specified P2 card.
 (n: 1 to 5, which indicates Slots 1-5.)
UPDATING..:
Indicated when the camera-recorder is
updating the screen or reading data. When
the screen is being updated, the rotating
icon  is indicated.
Please refer to [Switching the Thumbnail Display]
(page 113) for more information.
2.Slot numbers and HDD status
This section indicates on which P2 card the pointed
clip is recorded. The number of the slot that contains
the appropriate P2 card is indicated in yellow. If the
clip is recorded on more than one P2 card, then the
numbers of all slots that contain the appropriate cards
are indicated. The numbers of the other slots are
shown in white if they contain P2 cards.
When the following P2 card is inserted, the slot num-
ber is displayed with a pink frame.
zRUN DOWN CARD
(A P2 card on which the number of rewrites exceeds
the limit defined in the standards.)
zDIR ENTRY NG CARD
(A P2 card on which the directory structure does not
comply with the standards.)
The USB HDD section is indicated as follows:
zOther than the USB HOST mode: gray
zNot connected in USB HOST mode: gray
zHDD recognized and usable in USB HOST mode:
white
zHDD recognized and thumbnails shown in USB
HOST mode: yellow
zHDD recognized and data unable to be copied in
USB HOST: red
3.Time Display
You can set this to display the time code at the start of
clip recording, the user bits at the start of clip
recording, the shooting time, the shooting date, the
shooting and date or USER CLIP NAME.
Thumbnail Screen
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3
11
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10
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Thumbnail screen
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