Panasonic AJ-HPX3100G Operating Instructions Manual

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General: Features of the Input/Output unitIndependent Dual HD SDI output equipped asstandardThe HD SDI signals output from the SDI OUT connectorand the MON OUT connector are each independent.Embedded audio is superimposed on HD SDI output.Also, in SD mode, independent dual SD SDI signals canbe output from the SDI OUT connector and the MONOUT connector.Features USB2.0 port (HOST/DEVICE)By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card insertedin AJ-HPX3100 can be used as a bulk storage device.It is also possible to store data on a P2 card onto a USB2.0-connected external hard disk equipped with USBhost capability as well as view clips stored on hard disksand write them to P2 cards. (Refer to page 136)Down converter output provided as a standardconfigurationWhen in HD mode, the MON OUT connector can outputdown converter signals (SD SDI signals or analogcomposite signals).Remote control connectorBy connecting the remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) orthe extension control unit (AG-EC4G), which is availableas an optional accessory, the unit can be controlledremotely. (Refer to page 143)Confirmation of return video signalsWith the viewfinder, you can check the return videosignal (analog HD-Y signal) supplied to the GENLOCKIN connector of this unit or the HD SDI signal input tothe SDI IN connector. And you can use them to checkprograms.Only video signals from the same record format can beconfirmed. Also, in SD mode, you can check only theSD SDI signal input to the SDI IN connector.DC OUT connectorThe DC OUT connector of the unit produces 1.5 A ofelectrical current.By connecting an external switch to this connector, it ispossible to control REC start/stop.Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting the LEDto this connector, it is useful for shooting video whenfixing the camera on a crane. (Refer to page 117)HD/SD SDI input functionYou can record SDI signals input from the SDI INconnector.However, what you can record is limited to the SDIsignal with the same recording format as this unit.LIGHT connectorYou can connect to Anton/Bauer Ultralight 2. You canuse bulbs up to 50 W.For batteries, because sometimes there isn’t enoughpower for lighting, use batteries with an ample powermargin.Viewfinder connectionFrom the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94ior 1080-50i signals are output.Furthermore, signals are output for switching thefrequencies of the connected viewfinder.Confirm images in multi formats by connecting theviewfinder (AJ-HVF21KG, AJ-CVF100G), which isavailable as an optional accessory. (Refer to page 30)User buttonOn the side panel of the unit, five user buttons (USERMAIN/USER1/USER2/SHOT MARK/TEXT MEMO) areavailable.Each button can be assigned the on/off function for anyfrequently used feature selected from among the manyfeatures of the unit, such as slot select and Y get (Referto page 55).Camera extension systemBy combining the camera adapter (AG-CA300G) andthe base station (AG-BS300P/E) which are optional, youcan employ this unit as a camera extension system. Inaddition to consulting the instruction manual for eachdevice regarding connection methods and precautionsfor these devices, use them according to the AJ-HPX3000G guidelines.This unit is compatible with the HD viewfinder, so it isnot possible to check the return video image in theviewfinder on systems where the SYSTEM MODE menuoption is set to “480-59.94i” or “576-50i”, with the VFInterface box (AG-YA500G) connected. You can selectthe SYSTEM MODE menu option from the MODE> screen of the SYSTEM SETTING page.Features of the Input/Output unitOther featuresUSO RESTRITO