Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx3000g Operating Instructions

							61Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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 b l 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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							62Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
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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							63Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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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							64Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
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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							65Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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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							66Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
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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							67Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Setting Time Data
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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
formatted.
zThe thumbnail display is switched (for more information,
see [Switching the Thumbnail Display] (page 117)).
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 –00:01:00:00
00:00:00:00
Current value
Clip 1Clip 2Clip 3
Clip 1Clip 2
Example:
Reset First frame
First frame
Clip 3
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							68Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
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
149).
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 175).
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
149).
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 172).
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 > CAC 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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							69Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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 157).
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
 SYSTEM MODE  :ON
 CAMERA MODE  :ON
#< VF INDICATOR2 >
 CAC                :OFF
 FILM REC MODE      :OFF
#< VF INDICATOR3 >
 P2CARD REMAIN      :ON
 BATTERY            :ON
 AUDIO LVL          :ON
 TC ON COLOR BAR    :OFF
 TC                 :OFF
 SYSTEM INFO        :NORMAL
 SAVE LED           :SAVE
 REC STATUS         :OFF
 PROXY REC          :OFF
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout
	






	

 

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							70Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
Information Item Indication Status
1. System mode
1080
480
576This indicates the mode that the unit operates in.
1080 interlace mode
480 interlace mode
576 interlace mode
2. Camera mode
60i
30P
24P
24PA
50i
25PThis indicates the video system when signals output from CCD are 
recorded on a P2 card or output as video signals.
1080-59.94i or 480-59.94i
1080-29.97P or 480-29.97P
1080-23.98P or 480-23.98P (2-3 Pull-down)
1080-23.98P or 480-23.98P (2-3-3-2 Pull-down)
1080-50i or 576-50i
1080-25P or 576-25P
3. REC mode
DV C P RO  H D
DV C P RO 5 0
AV C - I  1 0 0
AV C - I  5 0This indicates the recording mode. 
4. Shutter speed/mode
11/¢¢.¢/1¢¢¢.0d
1/60 (1/100) - 1/2000, HALF
This indicates that the shutter speed is set to SYNCHRO SCAN.
This indicates that a fixed shutter speed has been set.
5. P2 card remaining 
free space
¢¢¢min
END
WP
LOOP
INFO P2
¢/¢
The indication “¢¢¢min” stays illuminated under normal conditions or 
blinks when the remaining level is near zero.
When the card space is used up, “END” blinks.
The P2 card is write-protected.
The camera-recorder is in LOOP REC mode. When loop recording cannot 
be performed, for example because the P2 card has no free space, the 
indication blinks. 
P2 card being recognised.
Total free space/capacities of the P2 cards (when MODE CHECK is being 
performed). 
‹Note
When the menu option P2 CARD REMAIN is set to “ONE CARD”, the 
number of the P2 card slot that contains the target card is indicated, 
together with the remaining space.
For more information, see [P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity 
Indication] (page 75).
6. P2 card remaining 
free space
(MODE CHECK)
¢¢¢min The number of the P2 card slot that contains the target card and the 
remaining free space (when MODE CHECK is being performed) are 
indicated. In LOOP REC mode, the minimum guaranteed recording time 
(
Refer to [Loop Recording] (page 37)) is indicated. This indication also 
appears when the target P2 card has been switched with a user button.
7. Camera-recorder 
REC indicationREC When an external device is controlled through the 1394 connection (when 
the 1394 option is set to BOTH),the recording status of the camera-recorder 
is displayed using characters. The indication stays illuminated during 
recording. This is displayed when the menu option REC TALLY of the 
OPTION MODE is set to “CHAR”.  
This can also be displayed during the recording using the unit alone.
This is displayed when the menu option REC STATUS of the VF 
INDICATOR3 is set to “ON”. 
8. Battery type
(MODE CHECK)PRO14 - AC ADPT Battery type, selected through a menu option. “AC ADPT” indicates when 
an external DC power supply has been input.
9. Battery remaining 
level/voltage
¢¢.¢V¢¢¢%
EMP
MAXBattery remaining level in tenths of a volt
The remaining battery level is indicated in percentage.
This indicates that the battery level is empty.
This indicates the battery is fully charged.
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