Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx3000g Operating Instructions

							141Connection with external device : Connection using the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350AG attached)
 Connection with external device
1Confirm that the HD/SD-SDI input board (AJ-
YA350AG: optional accessory) is attached to the unit 
and that the wires are connected properly. For details, 
refer to the installation manual for the AJ-YA350AG.
2Confirm that the connected device has the same 
signal format as camera-recorder.
3When signals are input from the SDI IN connector, set 
the REC SIGNAL in the setting menu to “SDI”. The 
REC SIGNAL item will be selected from  on the SYSTEM SETTING page.
‹Notes
zIf the HD/SD-SDI input board is not attached, REC 
SIGNAL cannot be set to SDI.
zWhen nothing is connected to the SDI IN connector or 
there is no input signal, images to be recorded will be 
black and no sound will be recorded. Input the same 
signals as the format set in the SYSTEM MODE item in 
the setting menu through the SDI IN connector. If the 
formats are different, data will not be properly recorded 
on the P2 card.
zNote the following points when the REC SIGNAL of the 
setting menu is set to “SDI”.
ŠAudio signals are input from the SDI IN connector.
ŠAudio signals must be input  synchronized with
video images. Data will be recorded as 48 kHz/4CH
(16 bit) on a P2 card.
ŠWhen the REC SIGNAL item is set to “SDI”, signals
input from the GENLOCK IN connector are disabled
even if nothing is connected to the SDI IN connector.
Please note that there is a delay between video
images and voice signals when the unit is used on a
system synchronized with the reference.
zUMID information, time code and user bits cannot be 
recorded on a P2 card using the SDI IN connector.
zWhen the HD/SD SDI input board (AJ-YA350AG) is
installed, the SDI OUT/IN (option) connector becomes
the SDI IN connector and SDI OUT signals are not
output.
SDI OUT/IN switching is not performed automatically.
Connection using the SDI IN connector 
(when AJ-YA350AG attached)
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							142Maintenance and Inspections : Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a color 
video monitor to check the image. 
1Mount a charged battery pack. 
2Turn the power switch ON and check that 5 or more 
BATT indication marks appear. 
zIf fewer than 5 BATT indication marks appear,
replace the battery with a fully-charged battery. 
3Insert a P2 card into the card slot and close the slide 
cover. 
Confirm that the P2 card access LED for the inserted 
card slot lights up in orange. If P2 cards are inserted 
into multiple card slots, only the P2 card access LED 
for the first-inserted P2 card lights up in orange. Then, 
the other P2 card access LEDs light up in green when 
P2 cards are inserted. 
If the access LED for the P2 card slot in which a P2 
card is inserted keeps blinking in green, or if there is 
no display, recording is not possible on that particular 
P2 card.
1Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the 
zoom operation. 
Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide 
angle. 
2Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the 
zoom operation. 
Turn the manual zoom lever to check that the image 
changes to telephoto and wide angle. 
3Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the 
lens at objects with different degrees of brightness, to 
check that the automatic iris adjustment operates 
normally. 
4Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the 
iris ring, to check the manual iris adjustment. 
5While holding down the instant iris automatic 
adjustment button, aim the lens at objects with 
different degrees of brightness, to check that the 
instant iris automatic adjustment operates properly. 
6Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and 
change the GAIN switch setting to L, M, and H, to 
check the following items: 
zThe iris is adjusted for objects with the same
brightness according to the switch setting. 
zThe gain value displayed on the viewfinder screen
changes according to the switch setting. 
7When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the 
extender to the operating position to check that the 
extender operates properly. 
Preparing for Inspections
1
2
3
Inspecting the Camera Unit
Maintenance and Inspections
Inspections Before Shooting
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							143Maintenance and Inspections : Inspections Before Shooting
 Maintenance and Inspections
Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from
[1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the
Earphone and Speaker]. 
1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording 
1Check on the display inside the viewfinder that the 
remaining P2 card recording capacity is sufficient. 
Please refer to [P2 Card Remaining Free Space/
capacity Indication] (page 75) for information about 
P2 card remaining recording capacity. 
2Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN]. 
3Set the DISPLAY switch to [TC]. 
4Press the camera’s REC START/STOP button to 
check the following items: 
zThe P2 access LED blinks in orange.
zThe REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights up. 
zSystem warnings do not appear inside the
viewfinder. 
5Press the camera’s REC START/STOP button again. 
This step confirms that the P2 access LED is on and 
showing orange, and the REC lamp in the viewfinder 
is turned off.
6Using the REC button on the handle, repeat Steps 4 
to 
5 to check the same operation. Check the VTR 
button on the lens in the same way. 
7Press the LIGHT button to check that the screen 
brightness in the display window increases. 
8Press the PLAY button to check that the clip that has 
just been shot is played back from the beginning. 
Check that recording and playback operate properly. 
9When multiple P2 cards are inserted into the P2 card 
slots, press the USER MAIN button to select the P2 
card used for recording. 
Repeat the operations in Steps 
4 to 5 and 8 to check 
that recording and playback operate properly. 2. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment 
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to 
[AUTO]. 
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to 
[FRONT]. 
3Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at 
an appropriate sound source. Then, check that the 
level displays for both CH1 and CH2 change 
according to the sound level. 
3. Inspecting the Audio Level Manual Adjustment 
1Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to 
[FRONT]. 
2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to 
[MAN]. 
3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls. 
Check that the level display increases when the 
controls are turned to the right. 
4. Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker 
1Turn the MONITOR control to check that the speaker 
volume changes. 
2Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack. 
Check that the speaker is turned off and the 
microphone sound can be heard from the earphone. 
3Turn the MONITOR control to check that the 
earphone volume changes. 
5. Inspection for Using an External Microphone 
1Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN 
CH1 and CH2 connectors. 
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to [REAR]. 
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switches on the rear 
panel to [MIC] or [+48V], depending on the power 
supply type of the external microphone. 
MIC:For a microphone with internal power supply. 
+48V:For a microphone with external power supply. 
4Aim the microphone at a sound source. Then check 
that the audio level meter in the display window and 
the audio level display inside the viewfinder change 
according to the sound level. 
The channels can also be checked separately by 
connecting a single microphone to each channel. 
Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions
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							144Maintenance and Inspections : Maintenance 6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits
1Set the user’s bit as required. 
Please refer to [
Setting of the user bits] (page 57) for 
the setting procedures. 
2Set the time code. 
Please refer to [
Setting the Time Code] (page 60) for 
the setting procedures. 
3Set the TCG switch to [R-RUN]. 
4Press the REC START/STOP button. 
Check that the counter display number changes as 
recording progresses. 
5Press the REC START/STOP button again. 
Check that recording stops and the counter display 
number stops changing. 
6Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN]. 
Check that the counter display number changes 
regardless of recording status. 
7Set the DISPLAY switch to [UB]. 
Each time the HOLD button is pressed, make sure 
that the displayed value changes in the following 
sequence: VTCG 
> DAT E > TIME > No display 
(time zone) 
> TCG; and also verify that the displayed 
value is correct. 
If DATE, TIME, or time zone is not correct, refer to 
[
Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time] (page 59) 
for guidance on setting the correct values.
‹Note
Note that date and time data set for DATE, TIME, and 
time zone is recorded in clips, and affects the 
playback sequence, etc. at the time of thumbnail 
manipulations.
zDo not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt. 
zWipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaner. 
zDo not wipe the mirror. If dirt or rubbish is sticking on the mirror, remove it with a commercially available air blower. 
Smears
Smears may appear when shooting an object with very
high brightness. 
This phenomenon becomes more obvious as the
electronic shutter speed becomes faster.
The camera is shipped from the factory with a backup
battery already mounted. 
When the battery runs out, the [BACK UP BATT EMPTY]
display appears on the viewfinder screen for 5 seconds
after the power switch is turned ON. 
The internal clock stops operating when the battery runs
out. Also, the TCG time code value returns to
[00:00:00:00], and the time code backup is disabled. The
battery must be replaced. 
Please consult your distributor for replacement with a new
battery (CR2032). 
The backup battery is visible when the panel on the LCD
monitor side is removed (right side when viewed from the
front). 
Maintenance
Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder
Phenomenon Inherent to CCD Cameras
Replacing the Backup Battery
‹Note
Please contact the store where you purchased the
camera when replacing the battery. 
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							145Maintenance and Inspections : Maintenance
 Maintenance and Inspections
‹Note
Ensure that the polarities are used correctly for a power
supply from an external source.
Connector Signals
DC IN
1GND
2NC
3NC
4 +12V
FRONT MIC IN
1GND
2 L CH IN (H)
3 L CH IN (C)
4 R CH IN (H)
5 R CH IN (C)
AUD I O I N
1GND
2 AUDIO IN(H)
3 AUDIO IN(C)
AUDIO OUT
1GND
2L CH OUT (H)
3L CH OUT (C)
4 R CH OUT (H)
5 R CH OUT (C)
12
34
Matsushita part number K1AA104H0038
Maker part number HA16RX-4P
¢SW1£
(Hirose Denki)
PUSH
1 5
2
3 4
Matsushita part number K1AB105B0002
Maker part number NC5FBH
(NEUTRIK)
PUSH
1
3 2
Matsushita part number K1AB103A0011
Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG
(Hirose Denki)
5
4
3 2 1
Matsushita part number K1AA105H0016
Maker part number HA16RD-5P(76)
(Hirose Denki)
DC OUT
1GND
2R TALLY
(Open collector)
3 REC START SW
4+12V OUT
(Max. 1.5 A)
1
2 3 4
Matsushita part number K1AY104J0001
Maker part number HR10A-7R-4SC(73)
(Hirose Denki)
Connector at the cable side
Maker part number HR10A-7P-4P(73)
(Hirose Denki)
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							146Maintenance and Inspections : Maintenance REMOTE
1 CAM DATA (H) Data from the camera to the remote control (H)
2 CAM DATA (C) Data from the camera to the remote control (C)
3 CAM CONT (H) Control signals from the remote control to the camera (H)
4 CAM CONT (C) Control signals from the remote control to the camera (C)
5 RC-ON Identification signals of the remote control
Low: ON
6 RC VIDEO OUT Video signals output to the remote control
7 RC VIDEO GND GND of the video signals to the remote control
8 NC Not used
9 UNREG 12V DC +12 V power supply (AJ-RC10G: Max. 0.75 A)
10 GND GND
VF
1 UNREG-12V DC +12 V power supply (AJ-HVF21G: About 0.35 A)
2 UNREG-12V DC +12 V power supply
3 A9.0V DC +9 V power supply (not used)
4 VF-PB-GND GND for the viewfinder P
B signals
5 VF-PR-GND GND for the viewfinder P
R signals
6 VF-Y Viewfinder Y signals output
7 VF-Y-GND GND for the viewfinder Y signals
8 VF-CLK Serial data clock pulse signals
9 VF-WR Pulse signals for reading serial-parallel conversion data
10 VF-DATA Serial data signals for serial-parallel conversion
11 UNREG-GND GND
12 ZEBRA-SW ON/OFF of the zebra signals
13 PEAKING Control of the peaking (not used)
14 SPARE Standby (not used)
15 VF-PR Viewfinder P
R signal output
16 VF-PB Viewfinder P
B signal output
17 MARKER-SW ON/OFF of the marker (not used)
18 FRONT-VR FRONT AUDIO LEVEL adjustment (not used)
19 VR-GND GND for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (not used)
20 UNREG-GND GND
‹Caution
Total amount of current from the respective connectors for DC OUT, REMOTE,
VF, and LENS should not exceed 2.5 A.
1
2
4
5 6 78
9 10
3
Matsushita part number K1AY110JA001
Maker part number HR10A-10R-10SC(71)
(Hirose Denki)
Connector at the cable side
Maker part number HR10A-10P-10P(73)
(Hirose Denki)
12
3
45
6
789
10
11
12
1314 15
16
17
1819 20
Matsushita part number K1AB120H0001
Maker part number HR12-14RA-20SC
(Hirose Denki)
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							147Maintenance and Inspections : Maintenance
 Maintenance and Inspections
LENS
1 RET-SW ON/OFF of the return video
RETURN ON: GND
RETURN OFF: OPEN
2 REC-START/STOP Control for recording start/stop
3GND GND
4 IRIS-AUTO ON/OFF of the forced iris servo
SERVO ON: +5V±0.5V
SERVO OFF: OPEN
5 IRIS-CONT Control output for the lens iris
F2.8: –6.2 V, F16: +3.4 V, CLOSE: +2.5 V
6 UNREG-12V +12V power supply for the lens (Max. 1.5 A)
7 IRIS-POSI Iris position signals
3.4 V (F16) to +6.2 V (F2.8)
8 IRIS-G-MAX IRIS REMOTE/LOCAL (AUTO) signals
REMOTE: +5V±0.5V
LOCAL (AUTO):GND
9 EXT-POSI ON/OFF of the built-in extender
EXTENDER ON: GND
EXTENDER OFF: OPEN
10 ZOOM-POSI Zoom position signals
11 FOCUS-POSI Focus position signal
12 SPARE Standby (not used)
1
2
4
5 6
3 789
10
11
12
Matsushita part number K1AY112JA001
Maker part number HR10A-10R-12SC(71)
(Hirose Denki)
STARTSTOPSTART+5 V
0 V
GPS
1 GPS TXA Transmission data from the GPS unit to the camera
2 GPS RXA Transmission data from the camera to the GPS unit
3 GPS VBAT Backup power supply connector for the GPS unit
(DC+3.3 V)
4 REC START SW Control signals of REC start/stop
5 GPS VCC Power supply connector for the GPS unit (DC+3.3 V)
6GPS GND GND
1
2
4 56
3
Matsushita part number K1AY106J0001
Maker part number HR10A-7R-6SC(73)
(Hirose Denki)
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							148Maintenance and Inspections : Maintenance Unislot Interface
1 CH-1 SHIELD GND
2 CH-1 HOT Audio input from the wireless receiver: HOT
3 CH-1 COLD Audio input from the wireless receiver: COLD
4GND GND
5 +12V UNREG Power supply to the wireless receiver
6 RX ON Power supply remote output to the wireless receiver
7 RF WARN RF warning input from the wireless receiver
8RM5 Not used
9RM4 Not used
10 SPARE 1 Not used
11 SPARE 2 Not used
12 EXT CLK Not used
13 CLK SHIELD Not used
14 CH-2 SHIELD Not used
15 CH-2 HOT Not used
16 CH-2 COLD Not used
17 +5.6V Power supply to the wireless receiver
18 VIDEO OUT Not used
19 VIDEO RET Not used
20 VIDEO EN Not used
21 RM 1 (RM CLK) Not used
22 RM 2 (RM DATA) Not used
23 RM 3 (RM WR) Not used
24 RM +5V Not used
25 RM GND Not used
13
1
14
25
Matsushita part number K1GB25A00010
Maker part number HDBB-25S(05)
(Hirose Denki)
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							149Maintenance and Inspections : Warning System
 Maintenance and Inspections
If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the 
WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. 
‹Note
The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors 
occur simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered. The [WIRELESS RF], however, may not be indicated, 
depending on the menu setting. 
Warning System
Warning Description Tables
1. System Errors
Display window 
indication The error code lights up.
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second. 
Tally lampBlinks 4 times per second. 
ViewfinderThe SYSTEM ERROR indication and the 
error code light up. 
Warning toneBeeps continuously. 
Warning 
description An error in the reference signal or the 
communication. 
Recording/
playback 
operation The operation stops. 
CountermeasuresPlease confirm  [Error Codes] (page 152) 
and consult your distributor.
3. Battery Empty
Display window 
indication All 7 bar indicators for battery remaining 
capacity start blinking. 
WARNING lamp Lights up. 
Tally lampBlinks once per second. 
ViewfinderThe BATT LED lights up. 
Warning toneBeeps continuously. 
Warning 
description The battery has run out. 
Recording/
playback 
operation The operation stops. 
CountermeasuresReplace the battery. 
2. Card removal error
Display window 
indication Error code E-30 blinks.
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second.
Tally lampBlinks 4 times per second.
ViewfinderThe “TURN POWER OFF” indicator lights 
up.
Warning toneContinues to beep.
Warning 
description The P2 card being accessed has been 
removed, resulting in an error in the internal 
memory of the camera-recorder.
Recording/
playback 
operation Cannot be performed.
CountermeasuresTurn off the power to the camera-recorder. If 
there is an error in a clip on the removed P2 
card, repair the clip.
4. Write-protect
Display window 
indication All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA 
capacity start blinking. 
WARNING lamp This lamp will illuminate continuously until an 
operation is made after recording.
Tally lampThis lamp will flash 4 times every second 
until an operation is made after recording.
ViewfinderThe WP indicator  lights up. 
Warning toneThis tone will sound continuously until an 
operation is made after recording.
Warning 
description The inserted P2 cards are write-protected. 
Recording/
playback 
operation Recording is disabled. 
CountermeasuresDisable the write-protect or replace the P2 
card. 
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							150Maintenance and Inspections : Warning System 5. P2 Card Fully Recorded
Display window 
indication All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA 
capacity start blinking. 
WARNING lamp This lamp will illuminate continuously until an 
operation is made after recording.
Tally lampThis lamp will flash 4 times every second 
until an operation is made after recording.
ViewfinderThe END indicator blinks. 
Warning toneThis tone will sound continuously until an 
operation is made after recording.
Warning 
description The P2 cards are recorded to maximum 
capacity. 
Recording/
playback 
operation The recording stops. 
CountermeasuresDelete the clips in the P2 card or insert a 
new P2 card. 
7. Recording Error
Display window 
indication “00:00:00:11” appears in the time code 
display field. Even after recording is stopped, 
this display continues to blink until the next 
operation is performed.
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second while recording 
continues. 
Tally lampBlinks 4 times per second while recording 
continues. 
ViewfinderThe REC WARNING indicator lights up. 
Warning toneBeeps 4 times per second while recording 
continues. 
Warning 
description This indicates a failure either in the P2 card 
recording or the recording circuit. This is 
displayed when attempting to record clips 
where the total quantity exceeds the upper 
limit (1000 pieces) for a single P2 card.
Recording/
playback 
operation The recording may stop or continue.
CountermeasuresRestart recording. Or, turn the power OFF 
and turn it ON again, before starting 
recording. 
6. Image Sequence Error (24P, 30P, 25P)
Display window 
indication “E-40” appears in the time code display field.
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second. 
Tally lampBlinks 4 times per second while recording 
continues. 
ViewfinderThe REC WARNING indicator lights up. 
Warning toneBeeps 4 times per second while recording 
continues. 
Warning 
description There are abnormal conditions in the image 
sequence of the 24P, 30P, or 25P mode.
Recording/
playback 
operation Images can be recorded and played back, 
but some frames may be dropped or the 
sequences of TC and UB may shift.
Countermeasures
Confirm the recording/playback operation 
after turning OFF the power supply once and 
then turning it on again. If the error is not 
corrected after executing this procedure, 
contact the dealer.
8. Low Wireless Signal Reception
Display window 
indication No display. 
WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second. (During pause 
and recording) 
Tally lampBlinks 4 times per second while recording 
continues. 
ViewfinderThe WIRELESS RF indicator lights up while 
recording continues. 
Warning toneBeeps 4 times per second while recording 
continues. 
Warning 
description This error indicates poor wireless audio 
reception conditions. 
Recording/
playback 
operation Continues to operate without receiving the 
wireless microphone signal. 
CountermeasuresCheck the microphone power supply and the 
reception status of the wireless receiver. 
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