Panasonic Aj Spx800p Operating Instructions Manual

Memory Card Camera RecorderOperating  Instructions
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:
zWhen preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and sound are
being recorded normally.  
zShould 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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Precautions for Use
 indicates safety information.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 product’s en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of...

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Contents
Precautions for Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
1-1 Camera Unit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1-2 Recorder/player Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-3 System Configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions . .  10
2-1 Power Supply and 
Accessory Mounting Section . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2 Audio (input) Function Section. . . . . . . . . 11
2-3 Audio (output) Function Section...

5 4-10 Handling data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4-10-1 Handling SD Cards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4-10-2 Formatting, Writing and 
Reading an SD Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4-10-3 How to Use the User Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
4-10-4 How to Use Scene File Data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4-10-5 Resetting Menu Option 
Settings to Defaults  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
4-10-6 Lens File Data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

68-5 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
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 gain-up...

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1-2 Recorder/player Features
/Multiple Slots 
The AJ-SPX800P is equipped with five slots for P2 cards.
Up to five cards may be inserted in these slots for
continuous recording. They also provide new recording
capabilities specific to memory cards.   
zHot-Swap recording
The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to be
replaced without interrupting recording. This facilitates
continuous recording.
zLoop recording
The AJ-SPX800P can retain a certain amount of
previously recorded material by...

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1-3 System Configuration
* To install a stereo microphone, an extra modification is required. For more information, contact your distributor or designated service
provider.
Lens:
(Bayonet type)
Fujinon, Canon
Microphone kit:
AJ-MC700P
Stereo microphone:*
AJ-MC900G
Viewfinder:
AJ-VF15B
AJ-VF20WB
GPS unit:
AJ-GPS900G
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
Soft carry-case:
AJ-SC900
Hard carry-case:
AJ-HT901
Unislot® wireless 
microphone receiver
Sennheiser EK3041
SD Memory cards
Extension control unit:
AJ-EC3P
AC...

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Chapter 2  Parts and their Functions
2-1 Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section 
POWER switch
Used to turn on/off the power.
Battery mount
A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. 
DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
To operate your AJ-SPX800P on AC power, the AC adaptor
AJ-B75 (optional accessory) must be connected to this
socket. 
BREAKER switch
When an excessive amount of current is fed through the
video camera-recorder, due to any abnormal event, the
breaker automatically...