Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ajhpx3700g Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No. AJ-HPX3700G

						

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Read this first!
indicates safety information.
WARNING:
yTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
yTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY 
FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY 
IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED 
TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING 
LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID 
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not 
install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in 
cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk 
of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, 
ensure that curtains and any other materials do not 
obstruct the ventilation.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF OPTIONAL 
INTERFACE BOARDS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, 
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 
ONLY.
CAUTION:
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 
headphones cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
 DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
dangerous voltage within the products 
enclosure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and 
maintenance (service) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
Responsible Party:
Support contact:AJ-HPX3700G
PANASONIC
Panasonic Corporation of North America 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 
07094
Panasonic Broadcast & Television 
Systems Company 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 
to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 
from that to which the receiver is connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
yThe user may find the booklet “Something About 
Interference” available from FCC local regional offices 
helpful.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the 
attached installation instructions and the user must use only 
shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or 
peripheral devices. Also any unauthorized changes or 
modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority 
to operate this device.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin 
for long periods of time when in use.
Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if 
the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct 
contact with the skin for long periods of time. 
When using the equipment for long periods of time, 
make use of the tripod. 
CAUTION:
Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is 
attached. When the tripod is attached, its weight will 
also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the 
handle to break and hurting the user. To carry the 
unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the 
tripod.
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A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca/gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate.
Caution regarding laser beams
The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam.
When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser 
beam to shine directly on the lens.
To remove the battery
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)
yTo detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual. 
(Refer to page 113 for the detail.)
yIf a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)
yFor the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.
PLEASE NOTE:
yWhen preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and 
sound are being recorded normally.
yShould video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not 
assume liability for such failure.
yIf the unit is operated continuously with the fan stopped due to a failure, camera images may not be output, recorded, or 
played back properly.
What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file 
management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or 
transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially 
available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data on their memory cards.
EU
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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS
1. Applicable standards and operating environment
The apparatus is compliant with:
ystandards EN55103-1 and EN550103-2 1996.and
yelectromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5.
2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards
 Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables
yThe purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral 
equipment to be connected to the apparatus.
yThe purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.
 For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.
yVideo signal connecting cables
Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI 
(Serial Digital Interface).
Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog 
video signals.
yAudio signal connecting cables
If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU.
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog 
audio signals.
yOther connecting cables (IEEE1394, USB)
Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables.
yIf your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this 
manual.
3. Performance level
The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these 
standards.
However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an 
area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, 
etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended 
that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:
1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.
2. Change the direction of the apparatus.
3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.
4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.
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Read this first! ..........................................................................................  2
General
Features of Camera unit ..........................................................................  9
Features of Recorder/Player unit ...........................................................  10
Features of the Input/Output unit ...........................................................  12
Other features ........................................................................................  12
Dimensions drawing...............................................................................  13
Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency) ...................  14
System Configuration ............................................................................  15
Parts and their Functions
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section ...................................  16
Audio (input) Function Section ...............................................................  17
Audio (output) Function Section ............................................................  18
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section ...........................  19
Menu Operation Section ........................................................................  24
Time Code Section ................................................................................  25
Warning and Status Display Functions ..................................................  26
Display Window Functions .....................................................................  27
LCD Monitor ...........................................................................................  28
Viewfinder ..............................................................................................  29
Recording and Playback
P2 Cards ................................................................................................  31
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards.............................................  33
Basic Procedures ...................................................................................  34
Normal Recording ..................................................................................  36
PRE RECORDING function ...................................................................  37
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function ...................................  38
Loop Recording .....................................................................................  43
Interval Recording ..................................................................................  44
Recording Review Function ...................................................................  46
Normal and Variable Speed Playback....................................................  47
Text Memo Function ..............................................................................  47
Shot Mark Function ................................................................................  48
Recording Setting and Operation Mode.................................................  48
Adjustments and Settings for 
Recording
Multi Format ...........................................................................................  49
Contents
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Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance....................................  52
Setting the Electronic Shutter ................................................................  56
Assigning Functions to User Buttons .....................................................  59
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels.............  61
Setting Time Data ..................................................................................  63
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays ........................................................  76
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ..................................................  88
Selection of video output signals ...........................................................  89
Handling data .........................................................................................  91
Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) ........................................  105
Cinematograph Settings ......................................................................  109
RGB 4:4:4 Output and P-10LOG Settings ............................................ 112
Preparation
Power Supply ........................................................................................ 113
Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and 
White Shading Adjustments .................................................................. 117
Preparing for Audio Input .....................................................................  120
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod .......................................................  121
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ...............................................................  122
Attaching the Rain Cover .....................................................................  122
Connection of the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) .............................  123
Attaching the Front Audio Level Control Knob .....................................  124
Connection of the DC OUT connector and 
External REC start/stop switch ............................................................  125
Manipulating Clips with 
Thumbnails
Thumbnail Manipulations Overview .....................................................  126
Thumbnail Screen ................................................................................  127
Selecting Thumbnails...........................................................................  129
Playing back Clips................................................................................  129
Switching the Thumbnail Display .........................................................  130
Shot Mark.............................................................................................  132
Text Memo ...........................................................................................  132
Deleting Clips .......................................................................................  134
Restoring Clips.....................................................................................  135
Reconnection of Incomplete Clips .......................................................  135
Copying Clips .......................................................................................  136
Setting of Clip Meta Data .....................................................................  137
Setting of Proxy (optional)....................................................................  140
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Formatting a P2 Card ..........................................................................  140
Formatting SD memory cards ..............................................................  141
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode ...................................................  142
Properties ............................................................................................  143
Connection with external 
device
Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port ...................  147
Maintenance and Inspections
Inspections Before Shooting ................................................................  153
Maintenance ........................................................................................  155
Warning System...................................................................................  160
Menu
Menu Configuration .............................................................................  166
Menu Description Tables......................................................................  170
Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit .................................................................  207
Specifications ......................................................................................................................  208
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*5: The maximum warranty period may be adjusted depending on the number of hours the device has been used.
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General
This unit is a CCD camcorder with a camera unit equipped with 2.2 Megapixel 2/3 inch 3 CCD, and record/playback unit that 
is compatible with the AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50, and DVCPRO HD compression formats, all in one body.
The unit supports the HD methods shown in the following table. The unit is equipped with Dual Link (RGB 4:4:4) output, P-
10LOG (Refer to page 112) output suitable for film production, 2D-CMS that will enhance the color rendering properties, and 
variable frame rate function (VFR hereafter) that can range from 1 to 30 frames for 1080/59.94i / 1080/23.98PsF / 1080/
24PsF, and 1 to 25 frames for 1080/50i, etc., as a camcorder for production purposes.
For recording, the compression and recording methods are selectable among AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50, and DVCPRO HD. 
Since minimal image deterioration occurs when recording with AVC-Intra100 compression in particular, high image quality can 
be retained.

						

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							10General: Features of Recorder/Player unit