Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx2000 Operating Instructions

							11GeneralFeatures of the Input/Output unit
 General
_Features USB2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE)
By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted
in AJ-HPX2000 can be used as a bulk storage device.
It is also possible to store data on a P2 card onto a USB
2.0-connected external hard disk equipped with USB
host capability as well as view clips stored on hard disks
and write them to P2 cards.
_DVCPRO (IEEE1394) output and DV output 
provided as a standard configuration
Data can be input/output to an external device through
the IEEE1394 digital interface. Use a 6-pin type
connector. The unit does not support the bus power.
While operating AVC-Intra, it is impossible to input/
output data with IEEE 1394.
_HD/SD SDI output featured as standard
Video can be output as HD SDI signals, down-converted
SD SDI signals, or analog composite signals. SDI output
includes embedded audio etc.. (Refer to page 43) Note
that the SD mode does not output HD SDI signals.
_Down converter output provided as a standard 
configuration
In HD mode, the MON OUT output connector and the
VIDEO OUT connector (in setting VBS mode) output
down converter (analog composite) signals. 
It is optimum for confirming shot images on the SD
monitor. (Refer to page 43)
_HD/SD SDI input function (when the AJ-
YA350AG is attached)
The camera-recorder with the AJ-YA350AG extension
board attached can record SDI signals input through the
SDI input connector only if the signals are in the same
format as the camera-recorder.  
_Remote control connector
By connecting the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G),
which is available as an optional accessory, the unit can
be controlled remotely. (Refer to page 107)
_Confirmation of return video signals
It is possible to confirm the return video signals (analog
HD-Y signals in the HD mode/VBS or Y signals in the
SD mode) supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector of
AJ-HPX2000 in the viewfinder to confirm programs.
(Only video signals from the same record format can be
confirmed.) (Refer to page 175)
_DC OUT connector
The DC OUT connector of the unit produces 1.5 A of
electrical current.
By connecting an external switch to this connector, it is
possible to control REC start/stop.
Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting the LED 
to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when
fixing the camera on a crane. (Refer to page 108)
_Viewfinder connection
From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i,
1080-50i, 480-59.94i or 576-50i signals are output.
Furthermore, signals are output for switching the
frequencies of the connected viewfinder.
Confirm images in multi formats by connecting the
viewfinder (AJ-HVF21G), which is available as an
optional accessory. (Refer to page 27)
While the AJ-VF20WBP (59.94 Hz)/E (50 Hz) can also
be connected, you cannot view video in formats with
different frequencies.
_User button
On the side panel of the unit, three user buttons (USER
MAIN/USER1/USER2) are available.
Each button can be assigned the on/off function for any
frequently used feature selected from among the many
features of the unit, such as digital zooming and super
gain (Refer to page 51).
Features of the Input/Output unit
Other features
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							12GeneralDimensions drawing
Unit: mm (inch)
Dimensions drawing
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270.5 (10-     )
318 (12-     )
102 (4-      )
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							13GeneralSystem Configuration
 General
* For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 
Support Desk at the following Web sites.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
System Configuration
AVC-Intra codec board:
AJ-YBX200G
Lens:
(Bayonet type)
Fujinon, Canon
Viewfinder:
AJ-VF15B
AJ-VF20WB
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case:
AJ-SC900
Hard carrying case:
AJ-HT901G
Unislot wireless 
microphone receiver:
Sennheiser EK3041
External DC 
power supply
NP-1 type 
Battery case
V mount type
Battery plate
DIONIC90/160
HYTRON50/100/140
PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14
NP-L7
ENDURA7/10
BP-GL65/95
HD/SD SDI input board:
AJ-YA350AG
GPS unit:
AJ-GPS910G
Remote control unit:
AJ-RC10G
Video encoder card:
AJ-YAX800G
Microphone holder:
AJ-MH800G
Memory Card
Camera-Recorder
AJ-HPX2000P
Tripod adapter:
SHAN-TM700
Stereo microphone:
AJ-MC900G
P2 Cards*:
AJ-P2C004HG
AJ-P2C008HG
AJ-P2C016RG
×Note
All of the devices and accessories other than the unit,
which are shown in this system configuration, are option-
ally available. To use these devices and accessories, refer
to the respective operation manuals.
2-type HD Viewfinder:
AJ-HVF21G
Remote control cable:
AJ-C10050G
SD Memory cards*
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							14Parts and their FunctionsPower Supply and Accessory Mounting Section
1.POWER switch
Used to turn on/off the power.
2.Battery mount
A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. 
3.DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
camera-recorder is connected to an external DC
power supply.
4.BREAKER switch
When an excessive amount of current is fed through
the camera-recorder, due to any abnormal event, the
breaker automatically turns off the power in order to
protect the device. 
After the interior of the camera-recorder has been
checked and/or repaired, this button must be
depressed. If there is no unusual reaction, the unit can
be powered-up.
5.GPS connector
This connects the optional GPS unit AJ-GPS910G.
6.Shoulder strap fittings
The shoulder strap is attached here.
7.Light shoe
A video light or similar accessory can be attached
here.
8.Lens mount (bayonet 2/3-type)
The lens is attached here.
9.Lens lever
Lower this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount.
10.Lens mount cap
To remove the cap, raise the 9. lens lever.
When the lens is not mounted, replace the cap.
11.Light cable clamp
Secures the light cable.
12.Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables. 
13.Tripod mount
When you want to mount camera-recorder on a tripod,
the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) is attached
here.
14.LENS jack (12-pin)
The lens connection cord is connected here. For a
detailed description of your lens, see the relevant
manufacturer’s instruction manual.
15.DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket
This output socket is designed for 12-VDC. It provides
a maximum current of 1.5 A. 
Connect an external switch to this socket to control
REC starts and stops or an LED for use as a tally
lamp. For more information, see [
Connection of the
exter nal switch
] (page 108).
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							15Parts and their FunctionsAudio (input) Function Section
 Parts and their Functions
1.MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin)
A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here.
Power for the microphone comes from this jack.
A remote microphone may be connected. When a
microphone is used, set the power to ON through the
menu option FRONT MIC POWER. 
These options are found in the  screen
on the MAIN OPERATION page. 
2.AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 
recording level adjustment) controls
With the 3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch
positioned to [MAN], these controls can be used to
adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1/2.
Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For
adjustment, each control must be depressed while
turning. 
3.AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 
2 automatic/manual level adjustment 
selector) switch
Use this switch to select recording level control mode
for Audio Channels 1 and 2.
AU TO:Recording level automatically controlled. 
MAN:Recording level manually controlled.
4.AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
Use this switch to select the signals recorded through
Audio Channels 1 - 4.
FRONT:Signal from the microphone connected to the
1. MIC IN jack is recorded.
W.L. (WIRELESS) :
Signal from the slot-in wireless receiver is
recorded. 
REAR:Signal from the audio device connected to
the 5. AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector is
recorded.
‹Note
When you use stereo microphone (AJ-MC900G
optional), set both CH1 and CH2 to [FRONT]. The
signal from L CH is recorded to CH1 and that from R
CH to CH2.
5.AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 
2) connectors (XLR, 3-pin) 
Audio devices or a microphone may be connected
here.
6.LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 
48V) selector switch
Used to select the audio signal input from the 5.
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. 
LINE:Audio signal line-input from the audio device is
input. 
MIC:Audio signal from a self-powered (active)
microphone is input. (The main unit does not
supply power to the remote microphone).
+ 48V:Audio signal from a passive microphone is
input. (The unit supplies power to the remote
microphone).
7.Wireless slot
A Unislot wireless receiver (optional accessory) may
be attached here.
8.FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level 
adjustment) control
This control adjusts the recording levels for Audio
Channels 1 and 2.
However, when the 3. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2
switch is set to “AUTO”, the level will adjust
automatically and the 2. AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2
knob and this knob will not be active.
The control can be enabled or disabled through the
menu options FRONT VR CH1 or FRONT VR CH2.
These options can be found in the 
screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.
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							16Parts and their FunctionsAudio (output) Function Section
9.AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
This connector outputs audio signals recorded on
Channels 1/2 or 3/4. 
Output signals are selected with the MONITOR
SELECT  CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
10.MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / 
CH3/4 selector switch
Use this switch to select the audio channel whose
signals are output to the speakers, earphones or
AUDIO OUT connector.
CH1/2:Signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2 are output. 
CH3/4:Signals on Audio Channels 3 and 4 are output. 
The channel indications on the display window and on
the audio level meter in the viewfinder are
synchronised with this selector switch.
11.MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3 / 
ST / CH2/4 selector switch 
The MONITOR SELECT switch is synchronised with
the audio signal output to the speakers and
earphones, and from the AUDIO OUT connector. 
CH1/3:Signal on Audio Channel 1 or 3 is output.
ST:Stereo audio signals on Audio Channels 1
and 2 or Audio Channels 3 or 4 are output.
The stereo signals can be changed to mixed
signals using a menu option. 
CH2/4:Signal on Audio Channel 2 or 4 is output. 
* You can select between stereo and mixed signal types 
using the menu option MONITOR SELECT. This menu 
option can be found in the  screen on the 
MAIN OPERATION page. 
12.MONITOR (volume) control
Used to control the volume of sound output from the
monitor speakers and earphones.
13.ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
Used to control the volume of the warning sound
emitted from 14. speakers or earphones connected to
the 15. PHONES jack. 
If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.
14.Speakers
The speakers output EE sound during recording, and
reproduced sound during playback.
The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning
lamp blinks and/or the indicator activates.
When the 15. PHONES jack is connected with
earphones, sound from the speaker is automatically
muted.
15.PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
This connector is designed for audio monitoring
(stereo) earphones. When earphones are connected,
sound from the speakers is automatically muted. 
Both the front and rear connectors output the same
sound.
Audio (output) Function Section
Monitor 
switchMONITOR SELECT switch
CH1/2 CH3/4
CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3
ST
Stereo signals from 
Audio Channels 1 and 2*Stereo signals from 
Audio Channels 3 and 4*
CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4
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							17Parts and their FunctionsShooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
 Parts and their Functions
1.CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) control
Used to select a filter appropriate for illumination and
color temperature of the subject. 
When the menu option DISP MODE is set to “3”,
switching this control displays the selected filter
number in the viewfinder.
2.USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2 buttons
These buttons can be assigned user-selected
functions, using a menu option. Each button, when
pressed, performs the assigned function.
For more information, see [
Assigning Functions to
USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons
] (page 51).
3.SHUTTER switch
Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter.
OFF:Electronic shutter disabled.
ON:Electronic shutter enabled.
SEL:Used to change the speed of the electronic
shutter.
This dial switch returns to its original position. Each
turn of the switch alters the shutter speed.
For more information, see [
Setting the Electronic
Shutter
] (page 49).
4.AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch
AW B :White balance is automatically adjusted.
When the WHITE BAL switch on the side is
positioned at [A] or [B], the adjusted value is
stored in the memory. 
Note that when the switch is positioned at
PRST this function does not work.
ABB:Back balance is automatically adjusted.
‹Note
To stop automatic adjustment of the white or black
balance in progress, set the switch to either ([AWB] or
[ABB]).
If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect
before automatic adjustment will be used.
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Examples of filter selection according to shooting conditions
Setting of the 
CC/ND FILTER 
controlDescription of 
filterShooting 
conditions
1 3200KSunrise, sunset
Studio
2 5600K + 1/8Clear outdoor 
environments
3 5600KCloudy/rainy outdoor 
environments
4 5600K + 1/64Clear, bright scenes 
such as snowscape, 
high mountains, 
beaches, etc.
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							18Parts and their FunctionsShooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
5.Gain selector switch
Use this switch to select video amplifier gain,
according to lighting conditions under which you are
shooting.
The values for L, M, and H can be preset using menu
options.
These are factory-set to 0 dB for L, 6 dB for M, and 12
dB for H.
6.OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch
Used to select the video signals sent from the camera
unit to the memory, viewfinder and video monitor.
CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:
Video being recorded through the camera is sent
with the auto knee circuit activated.
It is also possible to assign the DRS (Dynamic Range 
Stretcher) function instead of the AUTO KNEE 
function.
CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:
Video being recorded through the camera is sent in
manual knee mode.
BARS:
Color bar signal is output. The auto knee circuit does
not work.
You can select between four types of color bar signal.
For more information, see [
SW MODE] (page 175).
7.WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) 
switch
Used to select the white balance adjustment method.
PRST:Use this when you have no time to adjust the
white balance.
The value for the white balance is factory-set
to 3200 K.
It can be changed to any color temperature
using a menu option. For more information,
see [
Setting Color Temperature Manually]
(page 47).
A or B:Pressing the 4. AUTO W/B BAL Switch
toward [AWB] automatically adjusts the white
balance, saving the adjusted value in
Memory A or B. For more information, see
[
Adjusting the White Balance] (page 45).
Through a menu option, the auto-tracking white
balance (ATW) can be assigned to B.
For more information, see [
Adjusting the White
Balance
] (page 45).
8.MODE CHECK button
Each press of this button changes the screen type in
the viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED,
FUNCTION, AUDIO.
This does not affect the signal output from the camera.
9.MARKER SELECT button
This button selects the marker information indicated
on the viewfinder screen. It switches between two
marker information indications, which can be selected
using a menu option. Pressing this button once
switches the indicated marker information from A
(Marker A) to B (Marker B), and pressing again
switches B to OFF (no marker). When the power is
turned on, the last selected indication before power-
down appears.
For more information, see [
Marker Check Screen
Displays (MARKER SELECT button function)
] (page
79).
10.SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons
These buttons are enabled when the 3. shutter switch
is positioned at [ON] and synchro scan is selected.
They are used to adjust the speed of the synchro
scan.
The – button decreases shutter speed; the + button
increases shutter speed.
If you shoot a PC monitor, for example, you should
adjust shutter speed so that the horizontal bars in the
viewfinder will produce less noise.
11.REC START/STOP button
Pressing this button starts recording, pressing again
stops recording.
This button has the same function as the 24. REC
button on the handle and the VTR button at the lens.
12.SHOT MARK/Menu cancel button
Pressing this button while recording adds a shot mark
to the thumbnail of that clip. This button also adds a
shot mark to any thumbnail selected on the LCD
monitor.
For more information on shot marks, see [
Shot Mark
Function
] (page 41).
This button cancels the revised set value when the
menu is displayed.
13.Text memo button
Records a text memo if pressed during recording or
playback or when playback is paused.
Auto Knee function
Usually, when you adjust levels to shoot people or scenery 
against a strongly lit background, the background will be totally 
whited-out, with buildings and other objects blurred. In this case, 
the auto knee function reproduces the background clearly. This 
function is effective when:
The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear 
sky.
The subject is a person inside a car or building, and you also 
want to capture the background visible through a window.
The subject is a high-contrast scene.
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							19Parts and their FunctionsShooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
 Parts and their Functions
14.SAVE ON/OFF switch 
Used to select the power supply method for each
output section.
ON:The output selected through the menu option
SAVE SW is power-saved. This option can be
found on the OPTION MODE screen on the
SYSTEM SETTING page.
OFF:Power saving is canceled. 
‹Note
The ON/OFF switch does not function during record-
ing. The ON/OFF status changes after recording is
completed. 
15.VIDEO OUT (output signal selector) switch
Changes the mode of the signals output through the
VIDEO OUT connector.
HD SDI :HD SDI signals are output. When the
camera-recorder is in SD mode, SD SDI
signals are output.
SD SDI :SD SDI signals are output. (Signals are
down-converted in HD mode.)
VBS
Composite video signals are output. (Signals
are down-converted in HD mode.)
16.VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch
This switch controls the superimposition of characters
onto the video output from the VIDEO OUT connector. 
ON:Characters are superimposed. 
OFF:Characters are not superimposed. 
For types of characters, see [
Settings of signals output
from VIDEO OUT connector
] (page 81).
17.VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector
This connector outputs video signals. The video
signals linked to the settings of  15. VIDEO OUT
switch, 16. VIDEO OUT CHARACTOR switch and
19.OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.
18.MON OUT (monitor output) connector
Used to output down-converted (analog composite)
signals for the monitor. The video signals linked to the
setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from
here. Through an internal menu option, the characters
can be superimposed independently of the VIDEO
OUT connector. For more information, see [
Settings of
signals output from MON OUT connector
] (page 82).
19.OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch
Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO
OUT and MON OUT connectors. 
MEM:Video from the camera is output during
recording or when recording is paused or
playback signals are output from the P2 card
during playback.
CAM:Video from the camera is output constantly.
OFF:Video is not output, and the camera-recorder
operates in power-saving mode. 
Note that the audio output is synchronised with the
video.
For types of video outputs, see [
Settings of signals
output from VIDEO OUT connector
] (page 81) or
[
Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector]
(page 82).
‹Notes
zDuring recording, this switch does not switch output
signals before stopping the recording operation.
zWhen CAM is not selected through the REC
SIGNAL menu option, the output signals are the
same as for MEM even if the switch is set to CAM.
The menu option REC SIGNAL is found in the
SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING
page.
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							20Parts and their FunctionsShooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
20.REW (rewind) button and lamp
During pause, this button performs a fast-reverse
playback with the lamp blinking.
During playback, it performs an approximately 4
a fast-
reverse playback with the PLAY and REW lamps
blinking.
If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the
start of the clip being played back is located in pause
mode. 
21.STOP button
This button stops playback.
22.FF (fast forward) button and lamp
During pause, this button is used to perform fast
playback with the lamp blinking.
During playback, it performs an approximately 4
a fast
playback with the PLAY and FF lamps blinking.
If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the
start of the next clip is located in pause mode. 
23.PLAY/PAUSE button
This button is used to view playback using the
viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The lamp
comes on when playback starts. 
In playback mode, this button pauses (PLAY/PAUSE)
playback with the lamp blinking. 
24.REC button
Pressing this button starts recording, and pressing
again stops recording.
This button has the same function as 11. the REC
START/STOP button and the VTR button at the lens.
It may be disabled with 25. the recording protection
button.
25.REC protection button
This button disables 24. the REC button on the handle.
ON:The REC button is enabled. 
OFF:The REC button is disabled. 
26.P2 CARD ACCESS LED
This LED indicates the recording and playback status
of each card.
27.Slide lock button
Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards.
While depressing this button, slide the door to the left. 
28.USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE)
29.USB 2.0 connector (HOST)
A USB 2.0 cable is connected here.
When the menu option PC MODE is set to “ON”, data
can be transferred via USB 2.0. During such data
transfer, recording, playback or operations of clips is
permitted.
The menu option PC MODE is found in the SYSTEM
MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page. For
more information, see [Connection with external
devices using the USB 2.0 port] (page 131).
30.GENLOCK IN connector
Used to input an HD Y signal when GENLOCKing the
camera or externally locking the time code.
Alternatively, a composite signal can be input as the
reference signal. Note that the subcarriers for the
down-converter (composite signal) output from the
camera-recorder cannot be externally locked.
‹Notes
zWhen HD Y signal is input and RET is selected, you
can check return video on the viewfinder screen.
The menu option RET SW can be found in the SW
MODE screen on the CAM OPERATION page. 
zWhen the mode is set to SD, you can record original
signals by specifying VIDEO for the menu option
REC SIGNAL. 
31.HD/SD SDI IN input connector
If installed, the optionally available HD/SD SDI input
board (AJ-YA350AG) acts as an input connector for
HD/SD SDI signals. You can record signals from this
input connector by specifying SDI for the menu option
REC SIGNAL. For details, refer to [Connection using
the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350AG attached)]
(page 137).
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