Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx2000 Operating Instructions
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41Recording and PlaybackShot Mark Function Recording and Playback A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to distinguish that clip from others. With the LCD monitor, only clips that have shot marks can be viewed and/or played back. To add a shot mark during recording, press the SHOT MARK button. The viewfinder displays “MARK ON” and adds a shot mark to the thumbnail of the appropriate clip. Another press of the button erases the shot mark.Shot marks may also be added or erased using clip thumbnails. For more information, see [Shot Mark] (page 115). ‹Notes zWhen the color bar is output or the unit is in LOOP REC mode and INTERVAL REC mode, it is impossible to add/ delete shot marks. zIt is impossible to add shot marks to incomplete clips (refer page 111). zFor clips recorded on plural P2 cards or clips split on a P2 card (refer to Notes on page 10), a shot mark is added to the top clip only. AJ-HPX2000 recording mode works according to the priorities outlined in the following table, relative to the setting of the menus and switches. * Disabled for color bars Shot Mark Function Adding Shot Marks SHOT MARK button Recording Setting and Operation Mode Functional operation modeMenu switches related to system/recording Buttons Proxy recording (optional) PC MODEREC SIGNALINTERVAL REC MODELOOP REC MODEPRE REC MODERecording a Tex t M e m oShot Mark USB deviceUSB DEVICEDisabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled USB host USB HOST Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled 1394 Input record OFF1394 Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled INTERVAL REC CAMERA VIDEO SDI (optional) ON or ONE SHOTDisabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled LOOP REC OFFONEnabled 1s - 8s/15sDisabled Disabled Disabled Normal Recording OFFEnabled 1s - 8s/15sEnabled* Enabled* Enabled AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 41 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
42Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Multi Format The unit employs a progressive scan (full pixel reading) CCD system. With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen o n the SYSTEM SETTING menu, you can select an image system from among 23 types*1 including HD (1080i, 720P) and SD formats. In any image system, the CCD operates in progressive (non-interlace) scan mode. In addition, through the REC SIGNAL menu option, you can record external input signals such as 1394 and SDI (optional). *1 When the AVC-Intra codec board (AJ-YBX200G, optional) is installed SYSTEM MODE menu option Allows you to select a combination of system frequency (59.94 Hz or 50 Hz) and signaling system (1080i, 720P, 480i, or 576i). When a change has been made to the SYSTEM MODE option, the viewfinder indicates “TURN POWER OFF.” Then, turn the POWER switch of the camera-recorder off and wait five seconds or longer before turning the camera- recorder on again. REC SIGNAL menu option CAMSignals from the camera are recorded. The CAMERA MODE option allows you to select a camera operation mode (frame mode). 1394Signals from the DVCPRO/DV connector are recorded. For information about the 1394 connection, see [Connection through the DVCPRO/DV connector] (page 129). VIDEOSignals from the GENLOCK IN connector are recorded when the camera-recorder is in SD mode (480-59.94i or 576-50i). SDISignals from the SDI IN connector are recorded (when the AJ-YA350AG, an SDI IN option, is installed). ‹Notes zWhen VIDEO is selected, video may produce noise if the signals from GENLOCK IN are non-standard signals. zWhen SDI is selected, the time code or UMID superimposed on SDI input signals are not recorded. CAMERA MODE menu option Used to select a camera operation mode when the option REC SIGNAL is set to CAM. For information about the behavior for each setting, see [ Recording formats and output connector signal formats ] (page 43). ‹Note When the camera has been switched from 60i, 60P, or 30P to 24P or 24PA, video may produce noise for a moment because the pull-down five-frame cycle is adjusted. This is not an abnormal condition.REC MODE menu option Used to select the recording mode For HD mode (1080i, 720P) DV C PRO HD The DVCPRO HD format is used to record video. The pull-down recording is for the 30P, 24P, 24PA and 25P modes. DVC HD (N) The native mode used to record video in DVCPRO HD format. (Only for 720P) AV C - I 5 0¢when the AVC-Intra codec board is installed£ The AVC-Intra50 format is used to record video. The native recording is applied to the 30P, 24P and 25P modes. AVC-I 100¢when AVC-Intra codec board is installed)£ The AVC-Intra100 format is used to record video. The native recording format applies to the 30P, 24P and 25P modes. ‹Note When AVC-Intra 50 or AVC-Intra 100 is selected, the 24PA mode cannot be selected. For SD mode (480i, 576i) DV C PRO50 The DVCPRO50 format (50 Mbps) is used to record video. DV C PRO The DVCPRO format (25 Mbps) is used to record video. DVThe DV format is used to record video. ASPECT menu option Used to select the aspect ratio for the SD mode (480i or 576i) 16 9The 16:9 aspect ratio is used to record video. 4 3The 4:3 aspect ratio is used to record video. Video system and Recording format Selecting a recording signal and method Adjustments and Settings for Recording Multi Format AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 42 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
43Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Multi Format Adjustments and Settings for Recording The table below shows the formats used to record signals from the CCD and externally input signals along with the formats for signals output from the output connectors. For 59.94 Hz *1 The time code, user bits, and UMID are recorded. *2 The time code, user bits, and UMID (selectable between ON and OFF) are output. *3 The EDH (selectable between ON and OFF) and UMID (selectable between ON and OFF) are output. The time code or user bits are not output. *4 The SD SDI output is maintained. *5 4ch for DVCPRO50, 4ch/2ch selectable for DVCPRO and DV ‹Note zUMID is not output for recording or playing back in DV format or for playing back DVCPRO HD Native recording clips. zDuring playback, the formats for clips in the same system mode are switched automatically and played back. Recording formats and output connector signal formats Menu setting Recording Output SYSTEM MODE itemREC MODE itemREC SIGNAL itemCAMERA MODE itemRecording frame modeP2 card recording*1Output frame modeVIDEO OUT connector (HD SDI)* 2 VIDEO OUT connector (SD SDI)* 3 VIDEO OUT (VBS), MON OUT, and REMOTE connectorsWhen VF connector is set to HD VFWhen VF connector is set to SD VF Video Sound VideoSoundVideoSoundVideo 1080- 59.94i DV C P R O - HD CAM60i 60i 1080i 4ch60i 1080i4ch525i4ch 525i1080i 525i 30P30P Over 60i 30P Over 60i 24P 24PA24P Over 60i 24PA Over 60i24P Over 60i 24PA Over 60i 1394j60i 60i SDI (optional)j60i 60i AVC-I 100 AV C - I 5 0 (optional) CAM60i 60i 60i 30P30PN¢Native£1080P30P Over 60i 24P24PN¢Native£24P Over 60i SDI(optional)j60i 1080i 60i 720- 59.94P DV C P R O - HD CAM60P 60P 720P 4ch60P 720P 4ch 525i4ch 525i1080i 525i 30P30P Over 60P 30P Over 60P 24P24P Over 60P 24P Over 60P 1394j60P 60P SDI (optional)j60P 60P DV C H D ( N )CAM60P 60P 60P 30P30PN¢Native£30P Over 60P 24P24PN¢Native£24P Over 60P SDI(optional)j60P 60P AVC-I 100 AV C - I 5 0 (optional) CAM60P 60P 60P 30P30PN¢Native£30P Over 60P 24P24PN¢Native£24P Over 60P SDI(optional)j60P 60P 480- 59.94i DVCPRO50DV C P R O DV CAM60i 60i 480i 4ch or 2ch*5 60i j*4j*4*5525i4ch or 2ch*5525i 1080i (Playback not output) 525i 30P 30P Over 60i 30P Over 60i 24P 24PA24P Over 60i 24PA Over 60i24P Over 60i 24PA Over 60i 1394 j60i 60i(Playback not output)VIDEO SDI (optional) AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 43 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
44Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Multi Format For 50 Hz *1 The time code, user bits, and UMID are recorded. *2 The time code, user bits, and UMID (selectable between ON and OFF) are output. *3 The EDH (selectable between ON and OFF) and UMID (selectable between ON and OFF) are output. The time code or user bits are not output. *4 The SD SDI output is maintained. *5 4ch for DVCPRO50, 4ch/2ch selectable for DVCPRO and DV ‹Note zUMID is not output for recording or playing back in DV format or for playing back DVCPRO HD Native recording clips. zDuring playback, the formats for clips in the same system mode are switched automatically and played back. Menu setting Recording Output SYSTEM MODE itemREC MODE itemREC SIGNAL itemCAMERA MODE itemRecording frame modeP2 card recording*1Output frame modeVIDEO OUT connector (HD SDI)* 2 VIDEO OUT connector (SD SDI)* 3 VIDEO OUT (VBS), MON OUT, and REMOTE connectorsWhen VF connector is set to HD VFWhen VF connector is set to SD VF Video Sound VideoSoundVideoSoundVideo 1080-50i DVCPRO- HD CAM50i 50i 1080i 4ch50i 1080i4ch625i4ch 625i1080i 625i 25P25P Over 50i 25P Over 50i 1394j50i 50i SDI (optional)j50i 50i AVC-I 100 AV C - I 5 0 (optional) CAM50i50i50i 25P 25PN¢Native£1080P25P Over 50i SDI(optional)j50i 1080i 50i 720-50P DVCPRO- HD CAM50i 50P 720P 4ch50P 720P 4ch 625i4ch 625i1080i 625i 25P25P Over 50P 25P Over 50P 1394j50P 50P SDI (optional)j50P 50P DVC HD (N)CAM50P 50P 50P 25P25PN¢Native£25P Over 50P SDI(optional)j50P 50P AVC-I 100 AV C - I 5 0 (optional) CAM50P 50P 50P 25P25PN¢Native£25P Over 50P SDI(optional)j50P 50P 576-50i DVCPRO50DVCPRO DV CAM50i 50i 576i 4ch or 2ch*5 50i j*4j*4*5625i4ch or 2ch*5625i 1080i (Playback not output) 625i 25P 25P Over 50i 25P Over 50i 1394 j50i 50i(Playback not output)VIDEO SDI (optional) AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 44 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
45Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Adjustments and Settings for Recording To record high-quality video with the unit, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment) > ABB (black balance adjustment) > AWB (white balance adjustment). Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be re-adjusted. To adjust the white balance, follow the steps below. 1Set the switches as illustrated below. 2Adjust the CC/ND FILTER control according to the light conditions. ‹Note For examples of CC/ND FILTER adjustments, see [Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section] (page 17). 3Place a white pattern at a point where the light conditions match those for the light source of the subject. Then zoom-in on the white pattern so that white color appears in the screen. A white object (cloth or wall) may be used instead of a white pattern. The illustration below shows the required size for the white space. ‹Notes zDo not include a high-intensity spot in the screen. zThe white object must appear at the center of the screen. 4Adjust the lens iris. 5Flip up the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is positioned at [AWB], then release it. The switch returns to the central position with the white balance automatically adjusted. ‹Note To cancel automatic white balance adjustment in process (the viewfinder displays “AWB ACTIVE”), re- position the AUTO W/B BAL switch at [AWB]. If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect before automatic adjustment will be used. 6During an adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following message: 7The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and the following message will appear: The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory specified in Step 1 ([A] or [B]). 8For the 3200K CC/ND filter, if the subject’s color temperature is lower than 2300K or higher than 9900K the following message appears: If the arrow points down ( ;) the actual color temperature is lower than the temperature indicated. If the arrow points up ( :) the actual temperature is higher than the temperature indicated. Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance OUTPUT: CAM AUTO W/ B BA L sw itch : Used to perform AW B.GAIN:Under normal conditions, set to 0 dB If it is too dark, an appropriate gain should be set.WHITE BAL: A or B CC/ND FILTER control 1/4 or more of the screen in width 1/4 or more of the screen in height AWB ACTIVE AWB A OK 3.2K AWB A OK 2.3K ; AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 45 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
46Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance The detection area for the white balance is selectable between 90%, 50% and 25%, using the menu option AWB AREA. This option can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page. The detection area is factory-set to 25%. Position the WHITE BAL switch at [PRST]. This adjusts the white balance for the filter according to the position of the CC/ND FILTER control. When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, the viewfinder displays an error message. If one of the error messages listed below appears, take the appropriate steps, then adjust the white balance again. If the error message appears after repeated readjustments, the interior of the unit must be inspected. For more information, contact your distributor.Each value in memory is retained even if the camera- recorder is turned off; it will not be lost until the white balance is re-adjusted. White balances are stored in either of two systems: A or B. When the menu option FILTER INH is set to “ON” (default), each system stores only one value. If this is the case, the values are not synchronised with the filters. This option can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page. When the menu option FILTER INH is set to “OFF”, the adjusted value for each filter can be automatically stored in the memory that corresponds to the position of the WHITE BAL switch (A or B). Your unit has four built-in filters; it stores eight (4 a 2) adjusted values. When the S. GAIN (super gain) function is activated, the AWB switch does not function and the value set for PRST is used. The unit has an auto-tracking white balance (ATW) feature that automatically tracks the white balance for pictures according to lighting conditions. The ATW feature can be assigned to Position [B] of the WHITE BAL switch. To do so, the menu option AWB B must be set to “ATW”. This option can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page. The ATW feature may be assigned to the USER MAIN, USER1, or USER2 button. For more information, see [ Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons ] (page 51). Press the user button that has the ATW feature assigned, or change the position of the WHITE BAL switch. Note that, when the ATW feature is assigned to [B] of the WHITE BAL switch, the auto-tracking white balance cannot be cancelled with a user button. ‹Note This function does not guarantee 100% accuracy of the white balance. When using the unit, remember that there will be some allowance in the trackability of changes in lighting conditions and pull-in accuracy of white balances. Detection area for the white balance When you have no time to adjust the white balance When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted Error message Description Remedies COLOR TEMP. HIGHThe color temperature is too high.Select an appropriate filter. COLOR TEMP. LOWThe color temperature is too low.Select an appropriate filter. LOW LIGHT There is insufficient light.Increase the light level or gain. LEVEL OVER There is too much light.Decrease the light level or gain. CHECK FILTER The FILTER control is displaced.Check the FILTER control. TIME OVER AWB was not completed within the time allowed.Shooting conditions may be unstable. If flicker occurs, press the shutter and readjust the AWB under stable conditions. 90% 50% 25% Retaining white balances Setting the auto-tracking white balance (ATW) To cancel the auto-tracking white balance #< WHITE BALANCE MODE > FILTER INH :ON SHOCKLESS AWB :NORMAL AWB AREA :25% AWB B :MEM ATW SPEED :NORMAL COLOR TEMP PRE :3200K AWB A TEMP :3200K AWB B TEMP :3200K AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 46 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
47Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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. 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. ‹Note Even if the color temperature has been manually set, automatic adjustment of the white balance (AWB) records the color temperature at the time of AWB at the position where the WHITE BAL switch was located. When the CC filter position is switched, the value for the color temperature changes. See [ Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 69). Setting Color Temperature Manually Viewfinder displays related to white balance #< WHITE BALANCE MODE > FILTER INH :ON SHOCKLESS AWB :NORMAL AWB AREA :25% AWB B :MEM ATW SPEED :NORMAL COLOR TEMP PRE :3200K AWB A TEMP :3200K AWB B TEMP :3200K AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 47 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
48Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: zYou use your unit the first time; zYour unit has not been used for some time; zThe ambient temperature has changed substantially; zThe gain switchover value has been changed; or zS.GAIN (super gain) has been set with the USER MAIN/ USER1/USER2 button. 1Set the switches as illustrated below. 2Tilt the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is positioned at [ABB], then release it. The switch returns to the central position with the black balance automatically adjusted. 3During adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following message: ‹Note During adjustment, the lens iris automatically becomes CLOSE. 4The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds and the following message will appear: The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory. ‹Notes zEnsure that the lens connector is connected and the lens iris is CLOSE. zDuring a black balance adjustment, light is automatically cut off. zDuring a black balance adjustment, the gain switchover circuit is automatically switched. The viewfinder screen may flicker and/or display noise; this is not a failure. z If you find the black shading annoying after performing an auto black balance adjustment, adjust the black shading. To do so, go to the menu option DETECTION (DIG), move the cursor ( >), then press the JOG dial button. The menu option DETECTION (DIG) can be found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAINTENANCE page. Note that pressing the ABB switch for longer than five seconds automatically performs an auto black balance adjustment, followed by an automatic black shading adjustment. (For more information, see the menu option SHD. ABB SW CTL in [SW MODE] (page 175).) However, when the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G: optional accessory) is connected, automatic black shading cannot be executed even if the ABB switch is held down. z To cancel the automatic black balance adjustment in process (the viewfinder displays “ABB ACTIVE”), flip the AUTO W/B BAL switch down to [ABB] again. If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect before automatic adjustment will be used. Each value in memory is retained even if the camera- recorder is turned off. Adjusting the Black Balance AUTO W/B BAL switch: Used to perform ABB.OUTPUT: CAM ABB ACTIVE ABB OK Retaining black balances AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 48 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
49Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting the Electronic Shutter Adjustments and Settings for Recording This section provides a description of the electronic shutter, together with setting and handling directions. The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds which can be selected. zFor eliminating flicker due to lighting zFor shooting fast moving subjects clearly zFor shooting monitor screens in a way that minimizes the pattern of horizontal lines zFor shooting images when adding effects to the subjects’ movement zFor shooting images when adding effects as if taken with film ‹Notes zNo matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity. zWhen the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will increasingly open and the depth of focus will become shallower as the shutter speed is increased. Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes To use the fixed shutter speed To use the shutter speed of SYNCHRO SCAN To use the half shutter speed (HALF) Video systemCAMERA MODEShutter speed Half shutter speedVariable range for SYNCHRO SCAN 1080-59.94i 60i 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, HALF1/120 1/60.3 - 1/249.8 1080-29.97P 30P 1/60 1/30.2 - 1/249.8 1080-23.98P 24P 1/48 1/24.1 - 1/249.8 1080-23.98PA 24PA 1/48 1/24.1 - 1/249.8 720-59.94P 60P 1/120 1/60.3 - 1/249.8 720-29.97P 30P 1/60 1/30.2 - 1/249.8 720-23.98P 24P 1/48 1/24.1 - 1/249.8 480-59.94i 60i 1/120 1/60.3 - 1/249.8 480-29.97P 30P 1/60 1/30.2 - 1/249.8 480-23.98P 24P 1/48 1/24.1 - 1/249.8 480-23.98PA 24PA 1/48 1/24.1 - 1/249.8 1080-50i 50i 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, HALF1/100 1/50.2 - 1/209.5 1080-25P 25P 1/50 1/25.2 - 1/209.5 720-50P 50P 1/100 1/50.2 - 1/209.5 720-25P 25P 1/50 1/25.2 - 1/209.5 576-50i 50i 1/100 1/50.2 - 1/209.5 576-25P 25P 1/50 1/25.2 - 1/209.5 AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 49 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分
50Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting the Electronic Shutter The shutter speed in any shutter mode is set using the SHUTTER switch. In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, shutter speed can be switched easily, using the synchro-scan adjustment switches (+/–) on the side panel. Note that the range of selectable shutter speeds may be pre-defined; whether or not to use the SYNCHRO SCAN mode may be determined through the and screens. These screens are accessible through the menu on the CAM OPERATION page. The selected shutter speed is retained even if the unit is turned off. 1Press the SHUTTER switch, positioned at [ON], towards [SEL]. 2Once more, press the SHUTTER switch towards [SEL]. Repeat this switchover until the desired mode or speed appears in the viewfinder screen. If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes in the following order: See [ Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 69). To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. 1Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards [SEL], to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode. 2In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change the shutter speed continuously by operating the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons. Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed #< SHUTTER SPEED > SYNCHRO SCAN :ON POSITION1 :ON POSITION2 :ON POSITION3 :ON POSITION4 :ON POSITION5 :ON POSITION6 :ON #< SHUTTER SELECT > POSITION1 SEL :1/100 POSITION2 SEL :1/120 POSITION3 SEL :1/250 POSITION4 SEL :1/500 POSITION5 SEL :1/1000 POSITION6 SEL :1/2000 Viewfinder displays relating to the shutter SHUTTER switch POSITION1POSITION2POSITION3POSITION4POSITION5POSITION6 NORMAL mode SYNCHRO SCAN mode Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode SHUTTER switchSYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–) AJ-HPX2000P(VQT1D27-1)E.book 50 ページ 2007年7月30日 月曜日 午後1時31分