Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx3700g Operating Instructions

121Preparation: Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
Preparation
1Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the 
XLR cable.
2Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to 
which the XLR cable is connected.
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear 
panel to [LINE].
a.LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch
b.AUDIO IN switch
c.AUDIO IN jack
When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod adapter supplied with the camera.
1Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod.
a.Tripod adapter
b.Pan head

122Preparation: Attaching the Shoulder Strap To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then 
detach the strap.

123Preparation: Connection of the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G)
Preparation
It is possible to control some of the functions remotely by 
connecting the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional).
When AJ-RC10G is connected to the REMOTE connector 
on the unit and the power switches of both of the unit and 
AJ-RC10G are turned on, the unit automatically enters the 
remote control mode.
The remote control mode is released when AJ-RC10G is 
removed or the power for the AJ-RC10G is turned off.
In the remote...

124Preparation: Attaching the Front Audio Level Control Knob CHARA ON button
This button is used to select whether to superimpose 
characters on the video signal output to the MON OUT 
connector of this unit. Note that the MON OUT 
CHARACTER switch of this unit does not function when 
the AJ-RC10G is connected.
Scene file
Scene files created on other types of device cannot be 
read. When an attempt is made to read such a file, AJ-
RC10G displays “NG” on the liquid crystal screen.
Menu option
GAMMA menu...

125Preparation: Connection of the DC OUT connector and External REC start/stop switch
Preparation
It is possible to draw 1.5 A current from the DC OUT 
connector of the unit.
Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an 
external switch to this connector.
Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting an LED to this 
connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing the 
camera on a crane.

126Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails: Thumbnail Manipulations Overview
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails
A clip is a data group that includes the images and sounds 
created from one shooting session, together with additional 
information such as text memos and meta data.
The following manipulations can be performed using the 
cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images 
displayed on the LCD monitor:yPlayback, delete, copy or restore the clip.
yAdd or delete a shot mark and a text memo on the clip...

127Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails: Thumbnail Screen
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails
Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail 
screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL 
button again returns the display to the regular display. When 
switching is done from the regular screen display to the 
thumbnail screen display, all the clips will be displayed on 
the thumbnail screen.
Pressing the THUMBNAIL MENU button allows you to 
navigate the thumbnail menu.

128Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails: Thumbnail Screen
4. Recording mode
The recording mode for the clip on which the pointer is 
located is indicated.
5. System mode
The format for the clip on which the pointer is located is 
indicated.
6. Duration
The duration of the clip on which the pointer is located is 
indicated.
7. USB HOST mode indicator
Indicated when the mode has been switched to USB 
HOST.
8. Clip Number
The numbers set by the camera for all the clips 
recognized correctly by the P2 card....

129Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails: Selecting Thumbnails
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails
Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the 
thumbnail screen.
1Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow 
frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button.
The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a 
blue frame. Press the SET button again to deselect the 
clip.
2Additional clips can be selected by repeating step 1.It is possible to display only the selected thumbnails in the...

130Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails: Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen.
1Press the THUMBNAIL button.
The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.
2Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button. The thumbnail 
menu appears.
a.THUMBNAIL MENU button
3Select THUMBNAIL from the thumbnail menu. Switch 
the thumbnail display by selecting one of the following 
items:
ALL CLIP:
Display all clips....