Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx3000g Operating Instructions

							51Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be
assigned user-selected functions.
To select desired functions, use the menu options USER
MAIN SW, USER1 SW and USER2 SW. These options
can be found in the  screen, which is
accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.
INH: No function assigned.
S.GAIN:S.GAIN function assigned.
DS.GAIN:DS.GAIN function assigned.
S.IRIS:Super Iris function assigned. 
This is useful for backlight compensation.
I.OVR:Iris Override function assigned.
The target (reference) value in Auto Iris
mode must be changed.
To change the target value, put the unit into
this mode and press the JOG dial button.
Turn the JOG dial button clockwise or anti-
clockwise to change the value. The iris
indication section of the viewfinder screen
displays 
“+”, “+ +”, “–”, or “– –”. 
When the desired value is displayed, stop
turning the JOG dial button. Then, press the
dial button to accept that value.
Note that once the mode is cancelled or the
power is turned off the original reference
value will be used again.
+:Iris opens up by 0.5.
+ +:Iris opens up by 1.
–:Iris closes down by 0.5.
– –:Iris closes down by 1.
No indication:The reference value is used.
S.BLK:Super Black function assigned.
This function lowers the black level to the
pedestal level or below. 
B.GAMMA:The BLACK GAMMA function is allocated.
This function highlights the black gradations.
Regardless of the value set in the BLACK
GAMMA item on the menu ( screen,  screen
and  screen on the PAINT
page), the BLACK GAMMA is set to “+3”.
Y GET:Function of indicating the brightness level of
the center marker assigned.DRS:The function of the dynamic range stretcher
is allocated.
The function is allocated to compress the
video level with high brightness and
stretched the dynamic range.
The compression level is variable on the 
 screen on the PAINT page.
‹Notes
zSince the DRS function compresses the
video levels of sections with high
brightness, there are slight differences in
color development when the DRS function
is turned on/off.
zWhen the DRS function is turned on, the
Knee function and the BLACK GAMMA
function are not available.
ASSIST
The function to turn on or off the assigned 
focus assist indication.
‹Note
When the ASSIST button is turned on, a
graph is displayed on the viewfinder and the
bottom right of the LCD monitor. Adjust the
focus ring on the lens so that the graph
comes further right.
C.TEMP
The function to switch to the mode that 
allows the JOG dial button to change the 
assigned color temperature. It is useful for 
intentionally changing the color temperature 
after adjusting the white balance. To change 
the color temperature, press the user button 
with this assigned function, and then press 
the JOG dial button. The color temperature 
indicated on the viewfinder display is 
highlighted and starts blinking, indicating 
that the color temperature can be changed. 
While the indication is blinking, the JOG dial 
button can be turned to change the color 
temperature. At this time, the value set for 
the position (PRST, A, or B) to which the 
WHITE BAL switch is set is also changed.
AUDIO CH1:Function of switching the input signal source
for Audio Channel 1 assigned.
Pressing the button switches the input signal
in the following order: FRONT 
> W. L .  >
REAR. Note that the AUDIO IN switch can
also be used to change the input signal: later
specification takes precedence.
AUDIO CH2:Function of switching the input signal source
for Audio Channel 2 assigned.
Pressing the button switches the input signal
in the following order: FRONT 
> W. L .  >
REAR. Note that the AUDIO IN switch can
also be used to change the input signal: later
specification takes precedence.
Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 
and USER2 Buttons
Selectable Functions
< USER SW >
# USER MAIN SW    :SLOT SEL
 USER1 SW        :S.GAIN
 USER2 SW        :DS.GAIN
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							52Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Assigning Functions to USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 Buttons
REC SW:Function of the REC START/STOP button
assigned.
RET SW:
Function of the RET button at the lens assigned.
PRE REC:PRE-RECORDING switch ON/switch OFF
function assigned.
SLOT SEL:Function of switching the target P2 card
among multiple cards assigned.PC MODE:The function to turn on or off the assigned 
USB device or USB host mode. Switching 
between the USB device and USB host 
modes is set by selecting the PC MODE 
SELECT menu option in the SYSTEM 
MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING 
page.
‹Note
When the remote controller, AJ-RC10G
(option), is connected and I.OVR or C.TEMP
is assigned to the USER button on the side
of the AJ-RC10G, operation of the jog dial
button on the main unit is disabled.
AJ-HPX3000 allows three other modes to be used in
addition to the L/M/H standard gain settings: the analog
gain-up S.GAIN (super gain) mode to achieve a gain of 30
dB or more, the cumulative gain-up DS.GAIN (digital super
gain) mode which uses progressive drive.
To select these functions, perform menu operations to
open the  screen from the CAM
OPERATION page, select the S.GAIN item and DS.GAIN
item, and preset the gain to be used for each item. 
For instance, if the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have
been allocated to the USER MAIN button, USER1 button
or USER2 button, the gain can be increased by using
these buttons in combination with the USER buttons.
1) To increase the gain without increasing noise:
The DS.GAIN function is used.
2)  To increase the normal analog gain:
(noise is increased)
Use the S.GAIN feature alone.
‹Note
Note that the accuracy of AUTO IRIS, White Balance,
and Black Balance may be influenced by an increase
in noise.
3)  To achieve ultra-high sensitivity:
Use the S.GAIN function and DS.GAIN function in
combination. However, exercise care during operation
since image lag will become more conspicuous with
moving subjects the more the gain is increased by
using the DS.GAIN function.
When shooting moving subjects, keep the gain increase
with the DS.GAIN function to under +12 dB
:.
Settings Options and Usage
S.GAIN: An analog gain increase with an asterisk is
one that is valid. One without an asterisk is
invalid.
DS.GAIN:A cumulative gain increase with an asterisk is
one that is valid. One without an asterisk is
invalid.
Setting the Switchover of USER SW GAIN
#< USER SW GAIN >
 S.GAIN
 
¢30dB
 ¢36dB
 DS.GAIN
 
¢ 6dB: ¢10dB: ¢12dB: ¢15dB: ¢20dB:
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							53Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
AJ-HPX3000 supports independent 4-channel sound recording in any recording format in HD (1080i) and SD 
(DVCPRO50 with 480i or 576i) modes.
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are 
automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [MAN]. Note that the recording levels 
for Audio Channels 3 and 4 are selected through a menu option.
‹Notes
zEven in HD mode (1080i), 4-channel sound is recoded on P2 cards.
zWhen SDI input signals or signals input through the DVCPRO connector are recorded, the settings above are
overridden; audio signals from the SDI IN or DVCPRO connector are always recorded.
The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2,
3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more
information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page
16).
‹Notes
zAudio Channels 1 and 2 always receive the signals
selected with the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches. 
zFour-channel-recorded audio signals are SDI-output as
they are.Specific audio settings are performed through the  and  screens, which are
accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.
For more information, see [MAIN OPERATION] (page
181).
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting 
Recording Levels
Selecting Audio Input Signals
AU DIO  
LEVEL CH1/
CH2 controls
AUDIO SELECT 
CH1/CH2 switch
MONITOR CH1/3 
/ ST / CH2/4
selector switch
MONITOR SELECT 
CH1/2 / CH3/4
selector switchDisplay window
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/
CH3/CH4 buttons
#< MIC/AUDIO1 >
 FRONT VR CH1        :OFF
 FRONT VR CH2        :OFF
 MIC LOWCUT CH1      :OFF
 MIC LOWCUT CH2      :OFF
 MIC LOWCUT CH3      :OFF
 MIC LOWCUT CH4      :OFF
 LIMITER CH1         :OFF
 LIMITER CH2         :OFF
 AUTO LEVEL CH3      :ON
 AUTO LEVEL CH4      :ON
 TEST TONE           :NORMAL
#< MIC/AUDIO2 >
 FRONT MIC POWER     :ON
 REAR MIC POWER      :ON
 MONITOR SELECT      :STEREO
 FRONT MIC LEVEL     :-40dB
 REAR MIC CH1 LEVEL  :-60dB
 REAR MIC CH2 LEVEL  :-60dB
 REAR LINE IN LVL    :+4dB
 AUDIO OUT LVL       :+4dB
 HEADROOM            :20dB
 WIRELESS WARN       :OFF
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							54Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels
To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2,
follow the steps below.
1Position the MONITOR SELECT  CH1/2 / CH3/4-
selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter 
on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 
indications. Ensure that the channel indications 
displayed in the window are 1 and 2. 
Whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO 
LEVEL control must be preset through menu options 
FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2. Note that this 
control is factory-disabled.
The menu options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 
screen, which is accessible from the MAIN 
OPERATION page.
2Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at 
[MAN]. 
3While checking the audio channel level meter in the 
display window or the audio level meter in the 
viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 
control.
Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the 
word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is 
excessive. The adjustment made in such a way that 
the maximum level will not reach the 0 dB bar. 
Audio level meter on the display window
Audio level meter in the viewfinder
When operating the unit without a sound recordist, it is
recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control
should be used to adjust the audio level. 
In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen
and use the  FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the
appropriate audio channel so that no excessive audio
signals will be admitted.
This function enables the recording level to be adjusted
using the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control.
To select this function, perform menu operations to open
the  screen from the MAIN OPERATION
page, and set whether to enable or disable the FRONT
AUDIO LEVEL controls for the system selected as the
input signals using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR
CH2 items.
The following table shows the effects on the recording level
for Audio Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings
and input levels specified through the menu options AUTO
LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Note that the
recording level cannot be adjusted manually.
These options are found in the  screen,
which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. 
Adjusting Recording Levels
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Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control
#< MIC/AUDIO1 >
 FRONT VR CH1        :OFF
 FRONT VR CH2        :OFF
 MIC LOWCUT CH1      :OFF
 MIC LOWCUT CH2      :OFF
 MIC LOWCUT CH3      :OFF
 MIC LOWCUT CH4      :OFF
 LIMITER CH1         :OFF
 LIMITER CH2         :OFF
 AUTO LEVEL CH3      :ON
 AUTO LEVEL CH4      :ON
 TEST TONE           :NORMAL
CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels
AUTO LEVEL
CH3/CH4Input level
LINE MIC
ONAGC ON AGC ON
OFFAGC/LIMITER OFF LIMITER ON
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							55Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
AJ-HPX3000 supports time codes, user bits, date, and time (real time) data, which are recorded as data for the sub-code 
area, VIDEO AUX area, and clip metadata files. It also includes a CTL counter and camera ID.
The TCG switch can be used to switch between Rec run
and free run.
Free run: The time code always advances even when 
the power is turned off. It can be handled as 
time. It can be slaved to the time code input 
through the TC IN or DVCPRO connector.
Rec run: The time code is recorded as sequential 
values regenerated as the time code for a clip 
recorded on a P2 card.
The camera-recorder separately includes two types of user
bits: one (UB) is recorded in the sub-code area and the
other (VITC UB) in the VIDEO AUX area. Each user bits
can be recorded as any of the following: a user defined
value, time, date, same value as the time code, frame rate
information for camera shooting, externally input value
(through the TC IN or DVCPRO connector), and value
regenerated as the user bits recorded in a clip on a P2
card. 
The camera-recorder includes only one user defined
value. If user defined values are selected for both the UB
and VITC UB, then the same value is used.
Types of UB can be selected in UB MODE and types of
VITCUB can be selected in VITC UB, respectively.
However, in the following cases, these are fixed to the
frame rate information of the editing machines (editing
software for PCs).
zFor recoding 24P/24PA in 1080i or 480i mode, VITC UB
is fixed to frame rate information.
zIn Native mode, VITC UB is fixed to frame rate
information.
The built-in clock maintains the date and time. When the
GPS unit AJ-GPS910G is installed, the built-in clock is
corrected with accurate date and time information from the
GPS. This clock is used to store the date and time while
the power is turned off and as the time for the user bits and
date data, as well as the reference for file generation times
during clip recording, which determine the sorting order of
thumbnails and the order of playback. It is also used to
generate clip metadata and UMIDs (Unique Material
Identifiers) in the VIDEO AUX area.The CTL counter will measure total recording time after
resetting in the recording operation. On the other hand,
this value is the count time and sets the start point of a clip
that can be played back. This can be used to find the
current playback position.
The camera ID can be set with 10 characters 
a3 lines,
which can be superimposed on the color bar video. It can
be also superimposed along with date and time data.
Setting Time Data
Description of time data
Time code
User bits
Date and time (real time)
CTL counter
Camera ID
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							56Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data The number of frames for TC varies with the settings for the input signal, system mode, and camera mode as follows.
*1 It will not be slaved to a TC or UB value that is input in the SDI IN connector.
*2 Can be slaved to values input through the DVCPRO connector but not to the TC for TC IN connector.
*3 If the option menu FRAME RATE UB is set to MENU, then recording is performed as per the UB or VITC UB mode. If 
this is the case, however, edit tools (e.g. PC edit software) cannot record the required information.
*4 For free run, the time code is slaved to the time code input through the TC IN connector.
*5 For free run, the time code is slaved to the time code input through the TC IN connector if it is a non-drop frame.
*6 When the option UB MODE is set to EXT, then the bits are slaved to the user bits input through the TC IN connector.
*7 If the option UB MODE is set to EXT, then the bits are slaved to the user bits input through the DVCPRO connector.
*8 Regardless of the menu settings, frame rate information is always recorded. During playback, the information is out-
put after being converted into pull-down frame rate information.
*9 When the UB MODE is set to [FRM.RATE], the pull-down frame rate information read out from the UB in the VAUX
area is output during playback.
*10 For details on this item, refer to [Recording formats and output connector signal formats] (page 44)
Recording time code and user bits
REC 
SIGNALSYSTEM 
MODERecording 
frame 
MODE*
10
TC in sub-
code areaTC in 
VIDEO AUX 
area (VITC)
No. of 
frames of 
TC during 
recording 
and 
presettingNo. of 
frames of 
the output 
TCNo. of 
frames of 
the 
displayed 
TC
UB in sub-
code areaUB in 
VIDEO AUX 
area
(VITC UB)
CAM
1080-59.94i60i, 
30P (Over 60i)
As per the TC 
mode*4As per the TC 
mode*4
30
3030/24 
switchable As per the UB 
mode*6
As per the 
VITC UB 
mode
24P (Over 60i)
24PA (Over 60i)Always non-
drop frame*5Always non-
drop frame*5
Always frame 
rate 
information*
3
30PN (Native)As per the TC 
mode*4As per the TC 
mode*430
As per the UB 
mode*6*9
Always frame 
rate 
information
*824PN (Native)Always non-
drop frame*5Always non-
drop frame*524
Recording:
24 fixed
Playback:
30/24 
switchable
1080-50i50i, 
25P (Over 50i)
j*4j*425 2525
As per the UB 
mode*6
As per the 
VITC UB 
mode
25PN (Native)As per the UB 
mode*6*9
Always frame 
rate 
information
*8
480-59.94i60i
30P (Over 60i)
As per the TC 
mode*4As per the TC 
mode*4
30 3030/24 
switchable As per the UB 
mode*6
As per the 
VITC UB 
mode
24P (Over 60i)
24PA (Over 60i)Always non-
drop frame*5Always non-
drop frame*5
Always frame 
rate 
information
*3
576-50i50i, 
25P (Over 50i)j*4j*425 2525As per the UB 
mode*6
As per the 
VITC UB 
mode
SDI*1 or 
VIDEO1080-59.94i
480-59.94ij
As per the TC 
mode*4As per the TC 
mode*430 3030/24 
switchable 
As per the UB 
mode*6
As per the 
VITC UB 
mode
1080-50i
576-50ij*4j*425 25 25
1394
1080-59.94i
480-59.94i
j(AVC-Intra is not 
selectable.)
As per the TC 
mode*2Regardless of the 
setting, TC in the 
VIDEO AUX area 
input through the 
DV C P RO  
connector is 
recorded.30 3030/24 
switchable 
As per the UB 
mode*7
Regardless of the 
setting, TC in the 
UB area input 
through the 
DV C P RO  
connector is 
recorded. 1080-50i
576-50i
j*225 2525
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							57Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
The user bits (UB) to be recorded in the sub-code area are
selected through the menu option UB MODE. The user
bits (VITC UB) to be recorded in the VIDEO AUX area are
selected through the menu option VITC UB MODE.
USER (UB MODE only)
The included user value is recorded. A user value is
input through the display window. For more information
about how to input a user value, see[Inputting a user
value] (page 57). The recorded user value is retained
even if the power is turned off.
TIME
The time kept by the built-in clock is recorded.
DATE
The hour digits for date and time kept by the built-in
clock are recorded.
EXT (UB MODE only)
The user bits value input through the TC IN connector
is recorded. When the menu option REC SIGNAL is
set to 1394, then the value is slaved to the user bits
value from the DVCPRO connector. The included
user’s value will also be this input value.
TCG
The time code value is recorded.
FRM.RATE
The frame rate information for camera shooting is
recorded. For more information, see [Frame rate
information recorded in user bits] (page 58).
REGEN
The user bits last recorded on the current target P2
card is read and recorded as is.
USER/EXT
¢VITC UB MODE only£
The included user’s value is recorded as the user bits
for the VIDEO AUX area. It is the same value as the
user bits indicated when the option UB MODE is set to
USER or EXT.
1Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB].
2Position the TCG switch at [SET].
When the left digit starts blinking you can change the 
value. 
3Use CURSOR buttons to set the user bits.
! 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.
4Position the TCG at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN].
5Go to the  screen from the MAIN 
OPERATION page, and set the menu option UB 
MODE to “USER”.
‹Notes
zWhen the TCG switch is positioned at [SET],
thumbnails cannot be manipulated.
zTo confirm VICT UB, press the HOLD switch to 
display VTCG on the display window.
The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and
retained even if the camera-recorder is turned off.
Setting of the user bits
Inputting a user value
Retaining the user bits
TCG switc
CURSOR and SET buttonsHOLD switch
Display 
window DISPLAY switch
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							58Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
If video information to be recorded based on the frame rate
set through the menu option CAMERA MODE is recorded
in the user bits, it can be edited with editing tools (e.g. PC
editing software). In 1080i and SD mode, the frame rate
information for the user bits recorded in the VIDEO AUX
area are used.
The frame rate and video pull-down menu are linked to the
time code and user bits as follows:Frame rate: 24P Over 60i (2:3)
Frame rate: 24PA Over 60i (2:3:3:2)
Frame rate: 30P Over 60i (2:2)
25P Over 50i (2:2)
The frame rate information of user bits in Native recording
is as follows.
‹Note
During playback of clips recorded in Native recording
frame rate information of user bits is converted according
to the image pull down and then output.
Frame rate information recorded in user bits
Frame rate information







Camera shooting mode
60i: 600
30P: 308
24P: 248
24PA: 24C
50i: 502
25P: 25A Sequence No.
24P, 24PA: 0 to 4
In all other modes: Fixed at F
Fixed value
Checking 
information for the 6 
digits at right.
Media management information
zUpdated frame information/Effective frame
zREC START/STOP mark
00010203040506  23242526272829
CoDe DoDeAo AeBo BeBoCe CoDe DoDeAo AeBo BeBoCe CoDe DoDeAo AeBo Be  
0123401  3401234
10100101001010  01001010010100
Starting field for the 
updated frame
Time code frame digit
Image
Sequence No.
Updated frame information
00010203040506  23242526272829
CoCeDo DeAo AeBo BeBoCe CoCeDo DeAo AeBo BeBoCe CoCeDo DeAo AeBo Be  
0123401  3401234
10100100101010  00101010010010
Time code frame digit
Image
Sequence No.
Updated frame information
000102  
Ao AeBo BeCoCe  
1010 10  
Time code frame digit
Image
Updated frame information







Media management information
yREC START/STOP mark
Camera recording mode
24PN: 24C
30PN: 308
25PN: 25A Fixed valueVerification 
information 
for the 6 digits 
to the right






 







Example:
Playback Recording
# indicates sequence Nos. 0 to 4.
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							59Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
1Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB].
2Press the HOLD button to display a date in the display 
window.
3Position the TCG switch at [SET].
4Use the CURSOR and SET buttons to set the year, 
month and day (Y/M/D).
Note that any later than 2030 cannot be set.
! 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.
5Press the HOLD button to display a time in the display 
window.
6Use the CURSOR buttons to set the hour, minute and 
second (h/min/s).
7Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN]. The 
internal clock starts at the moment the switch position 
is changed.
8Press the HOLD button to display a time zone (time 
difference between local time and Greenwich Mean 
Time in the display window.
9Position the TCG switch at [SET].
10Use the # and $ buttons to set the desired hours 
and minutes ahead of (no sign) or behind (– sign) the 
Greenwich Mean Time.
Example: If the local time is five hours behind 
Greenwich Mean Time,
 set the time zone to “5:00 –”.
The time zone is always recorded, together with the 
date and time, as metadata.
See the table at right to set the time zone according to 
your local time. 
11Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN] to 
accept the time zone.
‹Notes
zWhen using the camera-recorder for the first time,
be sure to perform this setting beforehand. Do not
change the setting during use of the camera-
recorder.
zWhen the TCG switch is positioned at [SET],
thumbnails cannot be manipulated.
‹Notes
zIn Step 4, if the TCG switch is positioned at [F-RUN] or
[R-RUN], this also activate the internal clock.
To cancel date, time and time zone settings in process,
hold down the SET button and position the TCG switch
at [F-RUN] or [R-RUN]. 
zClock accuracy fluctuates between about ± 30 seconds per
month when the power is turned off. If more accurate
timekeeping is required, check the time when the power is
turned on and, if necessary, reset the clock.
When the GPS unit AJ-GPS910G is installed, and if it
successfully receives time information, the internal clock
keeps accurate (local) time based on the received time
(Greenwich Mean Time) and the time zone. If the date and
time differ from the actual local time, the time zone may not
be set correctly. Check again, to see if the time zone is set
correctly. (The date and time need not be set again.)
zThe built-in clock operates for several years on a lithium
battery built into the camera-recorder. When the lithium
battery is exhausted, the viewfinder indicates the message
“BACKUP BATT EMPTY” when the power is turned on. For
more information, see [Maintenance] (page 144).
Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time
Time 
differenceAreaTime 
differenceArea
00:00Greenwich –12:00Kwajalein
+ 00:30–11:30
+ 01:00
Central Europe –11:00Midway Island
+ 01:30–10:30
+ 02:00
Eastern Europe –10:00Hawaii
+ 02:30–09:30Marquesas Islands
+ 03:00Moscow –09:00Alaska
+ 03:30Te h r a n –08:30
+ 04:00
Abu Dhabi –08:00Los Angeles
+ 04:30Kabul –07:30
+ 05:00
Islamabad –07:00Denver
+ 05:30Bombay –06:30
+ 06:00
Dacca –06:00Chicago
+ 06:30Rangoon –05:30
+ 07:00
Bangkok –05:00New York
+ 07:30–04:30
+ 08:00
Beijing –04:00Halifax
+ 08:30–03:30Newfoundland Island
+ 09:00To k y o –03:00Buenos Aires
+ 09:30Darwin –02:30
+ 10:00
Guam –02:00Mid-Atlantic
+ 10:30Lord Howe Island –01:30
+ 11:00
Solomon Islands –01:00Azores Islands
+ 11:30Norfolk Island –00:30
+ 12:00
New Zealand
+ 12:45Chatham Islands
+ 13:00
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							60Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
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. 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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