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
Switching between DF and NDF is operative only 
when the system frequency of the camera-recorder is 
set to 59.94 Hz.
4Use the CURSOR buttons to set the time code.
The time code setting range extends from 
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 (59.94 Hz), 23:59:59:23 
(24PN) or to 23:59:59:24 (50 Hz).
! button:Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.
" button:Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.
# button:Advances the blinking number by one digit. 
$ button:Winds back the blinking number by one digit.
5Change the position of the TCG switch.
[F-RUN] steps the time code in free run mode, and [R-
RUN] set it in recording run mode. 
‹Notes
zWhen the unit is in the 24P or 24PA mode, time 
code settings are adjusted to the five-frame unit. 
For 24PN (Native) mode, it is adjusted for counting 
by the four-frame unit. For 30PN UN (Native) of 
720P, it is adjusted to even numbers. In the 25PN 
(Native) mode of 720P, [Sec + Frame] is adjusted to 
even numbers. The time code cannot be set when 
recording in the 24P, 24PA, and 24PN (Native) 
formats.
zWhen the TCG switch is positioned at [SET],
thumbnails cannot be manipulated.
When the TGC switch is positioned to R-RUN, the time
code recorded on the last frame of the last recorded clip
(with the latest recording date) on the P2 card is read, and
this time code can be used again.
When the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to REGEN
and a P2 card is removed or inserted or the target
recording card is changed with the USER button for the
SLOT SEL function, the same time code is added to the
last recorded clip on the target P2 card. When there is no
recorded clip, the time code is recorded on the new
recording target P2 card, from the value generated by the
TC generator built into the camera-recorder.
The menu option FIRST TC REC can be found in the  screen, which is accessible from the MAIN
OPERATION page. If the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to PRESET, if the
time code has been set or reset, or if the time code has
been switched from free run to Rec run, it is possible to
regenerate the time code as the last time code of a clip
recorded on the P2 card.
This action requires you to preset the RET SW menu
option on the SW MODE screen to R. REVIEW and the
REC REVIEW REGEN menu option on the TC/UB screen
to ON.
1Make sure the P2 card to record the data. To 
regenerate the time code of the last recorded clip 
when more than one P2 card is inserted, press the 
Thumbnail button to open the thumbnail screen.
2Be sure a P2 card is inserted for recording the clip 
displayed at the end of the screen, and then switch 
the slot with the USER button assigned the SLOT 
SEL function so that data will be recorded on the P2 
card.
3Press the RET button on the lens. The message “TC 
REGEN” is displayed in the viewfinder. During the 
next recording, the time code of the last recorded clip 
on the card will be regenerated.
‹Notes
zWhen a card with recorded data is changed, the
time code of the last recorded clip on the changed
P2 card will be regenerated.
zThis function is disabled during recording or free-
run.
Even during battery replacement, the backup mechanism
functions, allowing the camera-recorder to operate
continuously.
If SYSTEM MODE is changed, a free-run time code may
shift. After turning on the power again, confirm the time
code and reset if necessary.
‹Note
When the POWER switch has been switched ON # OFF
# ON, the backup accuracy of the time code in free run
mode is about ±2 frames. 
Setting the Time Code
Regeneration of Time Code
Regeneration function using REC REVIEW
Time code function during battery replacement
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							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 multiple number of units
and using one of them as the reference unit
‹Note
The system can be configured with multiple units by
opening the  screen from the SYSTEM
SETTING page and setting the GL PHASE item to the
connector using menu operations.
The phase of the time code can correspond to either the
HDY output signals of the MON OUT connector or VBS
output signals of the VIDEO OUT and MON OUT
connector.
However, the same value should commonly be set to the
GL PHASE for all cameras. If different values coexist in the
system, the shooting timing may not correspond to each
other.
Setting of GL PHASE
Externally Locking the Time Code
Example of connections for external locking
GENLOCK IN
TC IN
Reference time 
code
Reference video 
signal
Reference video signal Setting of GL PHASE
MON OUT (VBS) or
VIDEO OUT (VBS)COMPOSIT
ItemVa r i a bl e  
rangeRemarks
GL PHASE HD SDI
COMPOSIT
For selecting the output signals that 
lock phases to the signals that are 
input in the GENLOCK IN connector.
HD SDI:
For locking the HD SDI signals to 
the GENLOCK input.
For the down converter output 
signals, the start position of the 
video delays by about 90 lines.
COMPOSIT:
For locking the down converter 
output signals to the GENLOCK 
input.
For the HD SDI output signals, the 
start position of the video gains by 
about 90 lines.
GENLOCK INTC IN
TC OUT
GENLOCK INTC IN
TC OUT
TC OUT
MON OUT or
VIDEO OUT 
(VBS)Reference unit
To the next camera
MON OUT or
VIDEO OUT 
(VBS)
MON OUT or
VIDEO OUT 
(VBS)
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							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 is connected in parallel, it is necessary
to synchronize the time code. To set this timing, open the
 screen from the VTR MENU page and set it in
the TC VIDEO SYNCRO item.
Set by referring to the connection example.
Setting of the TC VIDEO SYNCRO item
Example 3:
When the unit and an external device are locked to the
external time code generator, which is connected
externally, and when simultaneous recording is made
by using the TC OUT output signals.Example 4:
When the unit and an external device are locked to the
external time code generator and when several units
of the camera are connected in a cascade
configuration.
ItemVa r i a b l e  
rangeRemarks
TC VIDEO 
SYNCRO0
1
2
3
For setting to correct the time code 
according to the delay of video 
signals.
0:Do not correct.
1:To delay the time code to be input
according to the timing of the
video images.
2:To forward the time code to be
output according to the timing of
the video images.
3:To delay the time code to be input
and forward the time code to be
output, respectively, according to
the timing of the video images.
TCG
TC OUT
TC OUT
TC IN
REF INTC IN
TC IN
GENLOCK IN
VIDEO IN
SDI IN
HD SDI IN
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DAT
Reference video signal
External time code generator
Device that records images without a 
delay
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCRO
item: 1
MON OUT
or
VIDEO OUT
VTR etc.
TCG
TC OUT
TC OUTTC IN
TC IN
GENLOCK IN
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TC IN
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GENLOCK IN
GENLOCK IN
DAT
TC OUT
TC IN
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TC OUT
Reference video signal
External time code generator
Device that records images without a delay
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCRO
item: 1
2nd unit and later
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCRO
item: 0
1st unit
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCRO
item: 0
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							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
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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
VIDEO SYNCRO
item: 3
TCG
TC OUT
TC OUT
TC INTC IN
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TC OUT
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GENLOCK IN
GENLOCK IN
GENLOCK IN
TC IN
TC OUT
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TC INDAT
Reference video signal
To be connected if necessary
A device that synchronizes with the TC IN 
input and capable to record without delay 
(such as DAT or a camera recorder)
1st unit
n-th unit
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCRO
item: 1
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCRO
item: 0
Settings of the TC
VIDEO SYNCRO
item: 2
From the 2nd unit to the (n-1)-th unit
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							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 
IN connectors, respectively.
Now the built-in time code generator is locked with the
reference time code.
From about 10 seconds after locking the time code
generator stays locked even if the supply of external
reference time code is discontinued.
‹Notes
zWhen the time code generator is externally locked, the
time code instantly becomes locked with the external
time code, and the counter displays the external time
code value. Do not put the unit in recording mode before
the sync generator stabilises.
zBe sure to enter the non-drop-frame time code to
externally lock the time code in the 24P, 24PA or 24PN
(Native) mode. Externally locking the drop-frame time
code is not permitted. 
Video quality may be degraded momentarily while
externally locking to adjust the 5-frame cycle. This is not
abnormal.
zWhile recording data in the 24P, 24PA, or Native modes,
it is impossible to lock the time code externally. Lock it
before recording.
When the unit PRE REC MODE is set to [ON] in these
modes, corrupt images or stopped time codes may be
recorded if the time code is switched from REC RUN to
FREE RUN immediately before recording or when using
slave lock.
zWhen “1394” is selected for the menu option REC
SIGNAL, it is not possible to synchronize with the time
code entered via TC IN connector.
The menu option REC SIGNAL is found in the SYSTEM
MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.When the TCG switch is positioned to F-RUN, only the
time code is locked to an external time code. To lock the
user bits to an externally input value, the UB MODE and
VITC UB MODE menu options must be set to EXT and
USER/EXIT, respectively.
The menu option UB MODE and VITC UB MODE can be
found in the  screen, which is accessible from the
MAIN OPERATION page. 
Discontinue external time code supply, then position the
TCG switch at [R-RUN].
Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply
before removing the battery pack, in order to keep the time
code generator energised. If the battery pack is removed
first, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay
externally locked.
When the time code is externally locked, the reference
video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector
gen-lock the camera.
‹Notes
zTo externally lock the unit, as the master device, with
more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that
of the camera. Note that in a system using both
interlaced and progressive scanning, there may be
breaks in the video and time code.
zWhen using the MON OUT or VIDEO OUT connector to
output reference signals, position the OUTPUT SEL
switch on the side panel at [CAM].
To display the time code in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor
when recording or during playback, set TC in  to [TCG], [TCR], or [TCG/TCR].
To display the time code indication on the MONITOR OUT or
VIDEO OUT outputs, set MONI OUT CHARA in  to [ON] and the VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch to
[ON].
To display the time code while the color bar is displayed, set
TC ON COLOR BAR in  to [ON]. 
To externally lock the time codeSetting the user bits when the time code is 
externally locked
To unlock the externally locked time code
Cautions in switching the power source from 
battery to external power supply
External synchronisation of the camera when the 
time code is externally locked
Superimpose of time codes
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							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 ID.
4Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character 
appears. The characters that appear are switched in 
the following order:
Space:
†
Ð
Alphabetical characters: A to Z
Ð
Numerals: 0 to 9
Ð
Symbols: , >, 
 ID1 : ABCDEFGHIJ
 ID2 : ABCDEFGHIJ
 ID3 : ABCDEFGHIJ
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							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
U.S.A.  USA
Canada  CAN
Japan  JPN
1Go to the  screen from the MAIN 
OPERATION page.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the 
option [USER].
3Press the JOG dial button. The cursor moves to the 
user entry area, allowing you to enter a user name.
4Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character 
appears. The characters appear in the following 
order:
Space:
†
Ð
Alphabetical characters: A to Z
Ð
Numerals: 0 to 9
Ð
Symbols: , >, 
  --OWNER--
 COUNTRY       :***
 ORGANIZATION  :****
# USER          :****
 **DEVICE NODE**
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							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 mode and playback
mode, respectively.
Recording CTL count is displayed during recording mode
(REC, REC/PAUSE, STOP and REC REVIEW), and the
count continues from the end point of the previous
recording. Recording CTL count is retained even if the
power is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the
count continues from the previous value.
‹ Notes
zIf the RESET button is pressed while the recording CTL
count is being displayed, only the recording CTL count is
reset. Note that reset is disabled during the REC
REVIEW operation.
z24 frames are counted in the 24PN (Native) mode.
During playback mode (PLAY, FF, REW, PLAY/PAUSE),
playback CTL count is displayed.
Whenever the playback order of clips is altered (clips are
sorted by shooting dates), previous playback CTL count is
disabled. The first frame of the first clip is used as a
reference value for recalculation, and the new playback
CTL count is displayed.The playback order of clips is altered when either of the
following occurs:
zClips are deleted, copied or restored, or the P2 card is
for matted.
zThe thumbnail display is switched (for more information,
see [Switching the Thumbnail Display] (page 113)).
zA P2 card is inserted or removed.
The reference value (value of the first frame of the first clip)
is changed when either of the following occurs:
zThe power is turned on, the first frame becomes 0.
zWhen the playback CTL count is reset, the current
playback position is set as 0, and the previous reference
value becomes a negative value.
‹ Notes
zIf the RESET button is pressed while the playback CTL
count is being displayed, only the playback CTL count is
reset.
zFor playback in 24PN (Native) mode, 30 frames are
counted in accordance with the pull-down images.
CTL Count Setting and Display
CTL count for recording mode (recording CTL)
CTL count for the playback mode
(playback CTL)
00:00:00:00
00:00:00:0000:01:00:00 00:02:00:00 00:03:00:00
00:01:00:00 00:02:00:00
Current value
Current value Clip 2 Clip 3
Clip 1 Clip 3
Example:
Delete Clip 2. First frame
Clip 1
00:00:00:00
–00:03:00:0000:01:00:00 00:02:00:00 00:03:00:00
–00:02:00:00 –00:01:00:0000:00:00:00
Current value
Clip 1Clip 2Clip 3
Clip 1Clip 2
Example:
Reset First frame
First frame
Clip 3
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							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 stays illuminated during recording, and
starts blinking if any abnormal action occurs.
For more information, see [Warning System] (page
145).
2.Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp
This lamp comes on when the unit is in any of the
abnormal operating statuses specified through the
menu sub-option !LED. 
For statuses that activate the lamp, see the options in
the  screen in [!LED] (page 172).
3.BATT (battery) Lamp
This lamp starts blinking a few minutes before the
battery charge starts to run out, and stays illuminated
after the battery is completely flat. The battery should
be replaced before it is nearly flat, so that operation
will not be interrupted.
For more information, see [Warning System] (page
145).
4.SAVE Lamp
In the normal setting:
The lamp stays on when the SAVE switch is positioned
at [ON] and the output of video and audio is power-
saved. 
When the menu option SAVE LED is set to “P2
CARD”:
The lamp starts blinking when the P2 card remaining
free space is getting low.
The menu option SAVE LED can be found in the , which is accessible from the VF page.
5.50 (50-Mbps recording/playback) Lamp
(In using the SD viewfinder)
This lamp stays illuminated when the unit is set to the
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format, and when playback is
being performed in the DVCPRO50 format.
Note that the lamp is factory-disabled. For more
information, see the relevant section of the menu
option 50M  INDICATOR in [VF DISPLAY] (page 169).
The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to
check the settings and status of the unit.
Each press of the MODE CHECK button switches the
screen as follows:
STATUS screen 
> !LED screen > FUNCTION screen >
AUDIO screen > No indication
Each screen is displayed for about three seconds. A press
of the MODE CHECK button switches the current screen.
Whether or not to display each screen is specified through
the  screen, which is accessible
from the VF page.
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
Lamps in the Viewfinder Screen
1
2
345
Mode Check Screen Displays (MODE CHECK button function)
#< MODE CHECK IND >
 STATUS         :ON
 ! LED          :ON
 FUNCTION       :ON
 AUDIO          :ON
 P.ON IND       :ON
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							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 >
 EXTENDER     :ON
 SHUTTER      :ON
 FILTER       :ON
 WHITE        :ON
 GAIN         :ON
 IRIS         :S+IRIS
 CAMERA ID    :BAR
 ID POSITION  :UPPER L
 DATE/TIME    :OFF
 ZOOM LVL     :ON
 COLOR TEMP   :ON
 CAMERA MODE  :ON
#< VF INDICATOR2 >
 P2CARD REMAIN      :TOTAL
 BATTERY            :ON
 AUDIO LVL          :ON
 TC ON COLOR BAR    :OFF
 TC                 :OFF
 SYSTEM INFO        :NORMAL
 COMPRESSION        :ON
 SAVE LED           :SAVE
 REC STATUS         :OFF
 PROXY REC          :OFF
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout
	






















 


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