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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera Recorder
Model No. AJ- P
Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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PLEASE NOTE: When preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded normally. Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not assume liabil- ity for such failure. Software information for this product 1.Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License
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RBRC Precautions for Use FCC Note: CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can NO USER SERVICE
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Contents 4-4 Selecting Audio Input Signals Precautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Adjusting Recording Levels . . . . . . .34 Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1-1 Camera Unit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4-4-1 Selecting Audio Input Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 1-2 Recorder/player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4-4-2 Adjusting Recording Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 1-3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4-10 Handling data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6-13 Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 4-10-1 Handling SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 6-13-1 Clip Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and 6-13-2 P2 Card Status Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Reading an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Chapter 7 Maintenance and 4-10-3 How to Use the User Data . .
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8-5 CAM OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 8-5-1 CAMERA ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 8-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 8-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 8-5-4 USER SW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 8-5-5 SW MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 8-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 8-5-7 USER SW GAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Introduction The AJ-SPX800P video camera-recorder integrates a camera unit equipped with three CCDs, incorporating a 2/3-inch on-chip lens 1 featuring progressive drive technology, and a video recorder/player (VTR) that supports DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats. The camera offers a choice of interlaced scanning and progressive scanning modes. The AJ-SPX800P provides for a wide range of uses, with such features as film-like gamma correction capability for authoring, and storage-type ga
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1-2 Recorder/player Features Multiple Slots Voice Memos & Shot Marks The AJ-SPX800P is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of voice Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for memos, associated with the time code, together with shot continuous recording. They also provide new recording marks which, for example, can help you distinguish OK cuts capabilities specific to memory cards. from reject cuts. Both voice memos and shot marks ca
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1-3 System Configuration ® Microphone kit: Extension control unit: Unislot wireless 1 AJ-MC700P AJ-EC3P microphone receiver Sennheiser EK3041 Stereo microphone:* AJ-MC900G DIONIC90/160 HYTRON50/100/120 Viewfinder: PRO14, TRIM14 AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB V mount type ENDURA50/80 Battery plate BP-L60/90 Lens: NP-1 type NP-L50 (Bayonet type) Battery mount Fujinon, Canon BP-90 type BP-H120 Battery mount HP-90L Video camera-recorder AJ-SPX800P GPS unit: AC adaptor: AJ-GPS900G AJ-B75 SDI output board: Rain
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2-3 Audio (output) Function Section AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) Speakers This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels The speakers output EE sound during recording, and 1/2 or 3/4. reproduced sound during playback. Output signals are selected with the MONITOR SELECT The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning lamp CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch. blinks and/or the indicator activates. When the PHONES jack is connected with earphones, sound from the speaker is automatically
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OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch MARKER SELECT button Used to select the video signals sent from the camera unit to This button selects the marker information indicated on the the memory, viewfinder and video monitor. viewfinder screen. It switches between two marker information indications, which can be selected using a menu CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: option. Pressing this button once switches the indicated Video being recorded through the camera is sent with the marker information from A (Marker A) to
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OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch USB 2.0 connector Used to switch the signals output from the VIDEO OUT and A USB 2.0 cable is connected here. (To be supported in the MON OUT connectors. near future.) MEM: In EE (recording) mode, video from the camera is GENLOCK IN connector output. In VV (playback) mode, playback signal This connector is used to input a reference signal when the from a P2 card is output. 2 camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is CAM: Video from the came
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2-5 Menu Operation Section MENU button Used to turn on/off the menu. JOG dial button With the menu open, this button is used to navigate through menu pages, select options and specify values. For directions on manipulating the menu, see [4-6 Menu Displays in the Viewfinder Screen]. SD card insertion slot An SD card (optional accessory) is inserted here. BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the SD card. It stays illuminated when the card is active. W
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2-6 Time Code Section 2 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) TCG (time code selector) switch This connector is used to input a reference signal before the This switch is used to specify the stepping mode for the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is built-in time code generator. externally locked. F-RUN: Select this position to continuously advance the time code independently of the P2 card recording TC IN connector (BNC) status. This connector is used to input a reference time code when
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2-7 Warning and Status Display 2-8 Display Window Functions Functions P2 card/battery-remaining level indications Media-remaining space indication bar The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, using a seven-segment display. Each segment can represent either three or five minutes of remaining free space, depending on the value set through the menu option CARD REMAIN/ . According to the set value, the segments disappear one-by-one. The menu option CARD REMAIN / can be foun
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