Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx2700 Operating Instructions

							11General: Features of the Input/Output unit
General
(Reference values when Panasonic bland SD memory cards 
or SDHC memory cards are used for continuous recording. 
Actual recording time depends on the kind of scenes and the 
number of clips.)
The values for 8 GB and 16 GB SDHC memory cards are 
double and four times the values for the 4 GB card.
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 site.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

						

							12General: Dimensions drawingUnit: mm (inch)
Dimensions drawing
137 (5-     )3
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8
102 (4-      )
1
/
16
318 (12-     )1
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2
209 (8-     )
1
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4270.5 (10-     )
5
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8
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							13General: Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency)
General
The unit is delivered with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the 
preferred standard, refer to the procedures described below.
1After connecting the unit to the power supply and then 
turning on the power, press the MENU button while 
pressing the LIGHT button to open OPTION MENU.
2Turn the jog dial button to move the cursor (arrow) to the 
AREA SELECT item on the  screen 
in OPTION MENU page, and then press the jog dial 
button.
3Select the area among NTSC, NTSC (J), and PAL. After 
selecting the area by turning the jog dial button, press 
the jog dial button.
4Move the cursor (arrow) to „ AREA SET by turning the 
jog dial button, and then press the jog dial button. The 
following window appears.
5Move the arrow () to YES and press the jog dial 
button. The settings selected in step3 above are 
reflected in FACTORY and CURRENT data.
6Turn off the power supply once and then turn on it again.

						

							14General: System Configuration
* 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 site.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

						

							Parts and their Functions
15Parts and their Functions: Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section
Parts and their Functions
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)
The unit is connected to an external DC power supply.
4. BREAKER switch
When an excessive amount of current is fed through the 
unit, due to any abnormal event, the breaker 
automatically turns off the power in order to protect the 
device.
After the interior of the unit 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 unit 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 V DC. It provides a 
maximum current of 1.5 A.
Connect an external switch to this socket to control 
recording starts and stops or an LED for use as a tally 
lamp. For more information, see [Connection of the 
external switch] (page 119).
16. Accessory mounting holes (handle)
Use these holes to mount accessories. These holes 
should not be used for any other purpose.
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section
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							16Parts and their Functions: Audio (input) Function Section
1. MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin)
A microphone (optional) is connected here. Power can 
be supplied via this jack to allow use of a phantom 
microphone. Note that the FRONT MIC POWER menu 
option must be set to “ON” when using a phantom 
microphone.
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 and 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.
AUTO: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.

						

							17Parts and their Functions: Audio (output) Function Section
Parts and their Functions
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 10. MONITOR 
SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
10. MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selection) 
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 synchronized 
with this selector switch.
11. MONITOR (audio selection) CH1/3 / ST / CH2/4 
selector switch
Use this switch in combination with the MONITOR 
SELECT switch to select the audio channels whose 
signals are output to the speakers, earphones, or 
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) 
control
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 minimized, 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
STStereo signals from 
audio channels 
1and2*Stereo signals from 
audio channels 
3and4*
CH2/4 Audio channel 2 Audio channel 4
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							18Parts and their Functions: Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
1. CC/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls
These are used to select the filter in accordance with the 
subject’s brightness and color temperature.
When D (1/2 ND) is selected on CC FILTER, it is 
possible to select any of 1/2 ND to 1/128 ND in 
combination with ND FILTER.
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 
Buttons] (page 56).
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 53).
4. AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch
AWB :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 WHITE BAL switch is 
positioned at [PRST] this function does not 
work.
ABB:Black balance is automatically adjusted.

						

							19Parts and their Functions: Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
Parts and their Functions
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], “3 dB” for [M], and 
“6 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 4 types of color bar 
signal. For more information, see [SW MODE] 
(page 187).
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 51).
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 49).
8. MODE CHECK button
Each press of this button changes the screen type in the 
viewfinder in the following order: STATUS, !LED, 
FUNCTION, AUDIO, CAC, USER SW.
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 85).
Also, with appropriate menu settings, the MARKER 
SELECT button can be used as a USER 3 button. For 
more information on user buttons, refer to [Assigning 
Functions to User Buttons] (page 56).
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 VTR button at 
the lens.
12. SHOT MARKER/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 45).
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.
Also, with appropriate menu settings, the TEXT MEMO 
button can be used as a USER 4 button. For more 
information on user buttons, refer to [Assigning 
Functions to User Buttons] (page 56) 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:
yThe subject is a person positioned in the shade under a 
clear sky.
yThe subject is a person inside a car or building, and you 
also want to capture the background visible through a 
window.
yThe subject is a high-contrast scene.
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							20Parts and their Functions: Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
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  screen on the 
SYSTEM SETTING page.
OFF:Power saving is canceled.