Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx3000g Operating Instructions

							41Recording and PlaybackNormal and Variable Speed Playback
 Recording and Playback
The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback
through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD
monitor. A color video monitor connected to the VIDEO
OUT or MON OUT connector of camera-recorder also
provides color playback.
The VIDEO OUT connector outputs an SDI playback (to
view the playback, the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side
panel must be positioned to [MEM]).
The FF and REW buttons provide 32
a and 4a fast
playbacks and fast reverse playbacks.
When playback is paused, the FF button locates the
beginning of the next clip while maintaining the pause
mode.
When playback is paused, the REW button locates the
beginning of the current clip while maintaining the pause
mode.
‹Notes
zThe camera-recorder cannot play back clips where the 
SYSTEM MODE differs. If this is the case, set the SYS-
TEM MODE of camera-recorder to the format of the 
desired clip before playing it back.
zWhen a P2 card has been just removed or inserted, or
when the power has been just turned on for playback, it
may take some time for camera-recorder to read clip
information.   If this is the case, the viewfinder displays
“UPDATING”. If data is played back when the P2 card is
being recognized, the message “CANNOT PLAY” will be
displayed.
zIf a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being
played back, the clips on the inserted P2 card will not be
played back. A P2 card inserted during playback will be
recognised after playback ends.
zIf you perform variable speed playback on a clip split
across more than one P2 card, sound may disappear for
a moment. This is not a fault.
Text memos are time-coded thumbnails added to any
video point when a clip is being recorded or played back.
The Text Memo button adds text memo information at the
appropriate point. You can edit added text memos using
the P2 viewer.
Through a thumbnail display, you can choose and play
back the text memo point or copy any portion. For more
information, see [Text Memo] (page 119).
‹Notes
zOne clip can have up to 100 text memos.
zText memos can also be recorded when the LCD monitor
is in thumbnail mode. In this case, the text memo is
added to the position on the clip where the cursor is set
(normally at the beginning) only.
zText memos cannot be recorded when the color bar is
output or the unit is in LOOP REC mode and INTERVAL
REC mode.
zFor a clip with voice memos added through the AJ-
SPX800 or any other camera-recorder, you can record
up to 100 text and voice memos in combination. For
information about voice memos, see the instruction
manual for the AJ-SPX800.
Normal and Variable Speed Playback
Variable speed playback
Text Memo Function
Text MEMO button
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							42Recording and PlaybackShot Mark Function
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
119).
‹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 115).
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-HPX3000 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
IEEE1394 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 - 8sDisabled Disabled Disabled
Normal Recording OFFEnabled
1s - 8sEnabled* Enabled* Enabled
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							43Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Multi Format
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
The unit uses an interlace/progressive scan (reading all pixels) switchable type CCD.
With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the 
SYSTEM SETTING menu, you can select an image system from among 12 types including HD (1080i) and SD formats.
In addition, through the REC SIGNAL menu option, you can record external input signals such as 1394 and SDI (optional).
SYSTEM MODE menu option
Allows you to select a combination of system
frequency (59.94 Hz or 50 Hz) and signaling system
(1080i, 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 connector are
recorded. For information about the 1394
connection, see [Connection through the
DVCPRO connector] (page 133).
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
44) .
‹Note
When the camera has been switched from 60i 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)
AV C - I  5 0
The AVC-Intra50 format is used to record
video. The native recording is applied to the
30P, 24P and 25P modes.
AVC-I 100
The AVC-Intra100 format is used to record
video. The native recording format applies to
the 30P, 24P and 25P modes.
DVCPRO HD
The DVCPRO HD format is used to record
video. The pull-down recording is for the 30P,
24P, 24PA 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.
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
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							44Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Multi Format
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.
*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.
30P Over 60i:
This operates in the interlace mode in 60 fields. This processes video signals of the same time into the odd field and
the even field and records them on tape as video signals in the respective fields.
Recording formats and output connector signal formats
Menu setting
Recording/Output
SYSTEM 
MODE
itemREC 
MODE
itemREC 
SIGNAL
itemCAMERA 
MODE
itemRecording 
frame modeOutput 
frame modeP2 card 
recording*1
VIDEO OUT 
(HD SDI)*2 and 
SDI OUT 
connectorsVIDEO OUT 
(SD SDI)*3 and 
SDI OUT 
connector
VIDEO OUT 
(VBS), 
MONOUT, 
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 60i
1080i
4ch
1080i4ch 525i 4ch 525i 1080i 525i 30P 30P Over 60i 30P Over 60i
24P
24PA24P Over 60i
24PA Over 60i24P Over 60i
24PA Over 60i
1394
j60i 60i
SDI
(optional)j60i 60i
AV C- I  1 00
AV C- I  5 0CAM60i 60i 60i
30P30PN (Native)30P Over 60i
1080P
24P
24PN (Native)24P Over 60i
SDI
(optional)j60i 60i 1080i
1080-50i
DV C P R O  
HD
CAM50i 50i 50i
1080i
4ch
1080i4ch 625i 4ch 625i 1080i 625i 25P 25P Over 50i 25P Over 50i
1394
j50i 50i
SDI
(optional)j50i 50i
AV C- I  1 00
AV C- I  5 0CAM50i 50i 50i
25P25PN (Native)25P Over 50i 1080P
SDI
(optional)j50i 50i 1080i
480-
59.94i
DV C P R O 5 0
CAM60i 60i 60i
480i 4ch
j*4j*4525i 4ch 525i
1080i
(Playback 
not out-
put)
525i 30P 30P Over 60i 30P Over 60i
24P
24PA24P Over 60i
24PA Over 60i24P Over 60i
24PA Over 60i
1394j60i 60i
jVIDEOj60i 60i
SDI
(optional)j60i 60i
576-50i
DV C P R O 5 0
CAM50i 50i 50i
576i 4ch
j*4j*4625i 4ch 625i
1080i
(Playback 
not 
output)
625i 25P 25P Over 50i 25P Over 50i
1394j50i 50i
jVIDEOj50i 50i
SDI
(optional)j50i 50i
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							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 18).
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 ;
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							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.
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
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							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. 
There are two types of color temperature adjustment for
COLOR TEMP PRE: VAR or 3.2K/5.6K Switchable.
VAR: Selectable within the range from 2300K to 
8000K.
3.2K/5.6K:
Switchable between 3200K and 5600K.
Refer to 
[WHITE BALANCE MODE] (page 179).
‹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 68).
Setting Color Temperature Manually
Viewfinder displays related to white balance
#< WHITE BALANCE MODE >
 FILTER INH      :ON
 SHOCKLESS AWB   :NORMAL
 AWB AREA        :25%
 TEMP PRE SEL SW :3.2K/5.6K
 COLOR TEMP PRE  :3200K
 AWB A TEMP      :2600K
 AWB B TEMP      :3200K
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							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, move the cursor (
>), then
press the JOG dial button. The menu option
DETECTION can be found in the  screen, which is accessible from the
MAINTENANCE page.
By turning on the SHD.ABB SW CTL in  (page 178) and then continuously pressing
the ABB switch for 8 seconds or longer, black
shading can be automatically adjusted after the
Auto-Black-Balance operation. While the black
shading is being adjusted, ensure that the lens iris is
closed completely until the “B-SHD OK” message is
displayed in the viewfinder.
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
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							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 SYNCRO SCAN
To use the half shutter speed (HALF)
Mode Video systemCAMERA 
MODEShutter speed Half shutter speed Variable range for SYNCRO SCAN
HD1080-59.94i 60i
1/100, 1/120, 
1/250, 1/500, 
1/1000, 1/2000, 
HALF
180deg, 172.8deg, 
144.0deg, 120.0deg, 
90.0deg, 45.0deg1/120 1/61.7 - 1/7200
3 deg - 350deg 
(1.0deg step) 1080-29.97P 30P 1/60 1/30.9 - 1/3600
1080-23.98P 24P 1/48 1/24.7 - 1/2880
1080-23.98PA 24PA 1/48 1/24.7 - 1/2880
SD480-59.94i 60i 1/120 1/61.7 - 1/7200
480-29.97P 30P 1/60 1/30.9 - 1/3600
480-23.98P 24P 1/48 1/24.7 - 1/2880
HD1080-50i 50i
1/60, 1/120
z1/250, 1/500z
1/1000, 1/2000zHALF
180deg, 172.8deg, 
144.0deg, 120.0deg, 
90.0deg, 45.0deg1/100 1/51.4 - 1/6000
1080-25P 25P 1/50 1/25.7 - 1/3000
SD576-50i 50i 1/100 1/51.4 - 1/6000
576-25P 25P 1/50 1/25.7 - 1/3000
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							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 68).
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 (+/–) buttons.
3The shutter speed display in synchro scan mode is 
switchable between second indication and angle 
indication. 
For details, refer to [SYNCHRO SCAN DISP.] (page 
172).
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 switch SYNCHRO SCAN ADJUSTMENT buttons (+/–)
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