Panasonic AJ-PX270 - Chapter 2 Description of Parts

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Chapter 2 Description of Parts

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- Operating Instructions1
- Read this First2
Chapter 1 Overview10
Before Using the Camera11
- Before Using the Camera12
Use of the Camera on a System13
- Basic Configuration Devices13
- Expanded Configuration Devices13
What You Can Do with this Camera14
- Recording to the Memory Card14
- Linking to External Devices14
- Connecting to the Network15
- What You Can Do with this Camera15
Chapter 2 Description of Parts16
Left Side17
- Left Side18
Right Side19
- Right Side20
Front Side, Rear Side21
Top Side23
Chapter 3 Preparation25
Power Supply26
- Charging the Battery26
- Attaching and Removing the Battery27
- Using the AC Adaptor27
Attaching and Adjusting Accessories29
- Adjusting the Grip Strap29
- Attaching the Shoulder Strap29
- Attaching the Lens Hood29
- Attaching the Eye Cup30
- Attaching and Adjusting Accessories30
- Attaching the Front Microphone31
- Attaching a Tripod31
- Attaching and Adjusting Accessories31
Turning On/Off the Power32
- How to Turn on the Power32
- How to Turn off the Power32
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock33
P2 Card34
- Inserting a P2 Card34
- Removing a P2 Card35
- Preventing Accidental Erasure35
- P2 Card Access Leds and Status of P2 Cards35
- P2 Card Recording Time36
- CPS (Content Protection System)37
- How to Handle Data Recorded on P2 Cards37
Assigning Functions to the USER Buttons39
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor41
- Using the LCD Monitor41
- Adjusting the LCD Monitor41
- Mirror Shooting41
- Highlighting the Outlines of Images41
Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder42
- Using the Viewfinder42
- Adjusting the Viewfinder42
- Highlighting the Outlines of Images42
Tally Lamp43
Chapter 4 Shooting44
Basic Procedures45
- Preparation45
- Shooting45
- Selecting the Resolution, Codec, and Video Format for Recording46
- Basic Procedures47
Adjustable Settings When Shooting48
- Iris48
- Gain48
- Super Gain48
- Brightness Adjustment48
- Macro48
- Focusing (Manual Focus)48
- Focus Assist Function49
- Area Mode Function50
- Level Gauge Function51
Adjusting the White and Black Balance52
- Adjusting the White Balance52
- Adjusting the Black Balance53
Using the Zoom Function55
- Setting the <ZOOM> Switch55
- Adjusting the Zoom Position55
- Zoom Ring55
Adjusting Image Quality56
- Detail Function56
- Skin Tone Function56
- RB Gain Control Function57
- Chroma Setting Function57
- Matrix Function57
- Color Correction Function58
- Black Control Function58
- Gamma Function58
Setting the Electronic Shutter60
- Shutter Mode60
- Adjusting with the <SEL/PUSH SET> Dial Button and <MODE/MENU CANCEL> Button60
Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function61
- Setting the Flash Band Compensation Function61
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function62
- Native Variable Frame Rate Recording62
- Standard Variable Frame Rate Recording (Pull-Down Recording)62
Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels64
- Selecting Audio Input Signals64
- Using the Built-In Microphone64
- Using the External Microphone and Audio Device64
- Adjusting the Recording Level65
- Displaying the Audio Level Detailed65
Getting Position Information Using the GPS66
Special Recording Functions67
- Pre-Recording67
- Interval Recording67
- One-Shot Recording68
- Loop Recording68
- One-Clip Recording69
- Simultaneous Recording70
- Background Recording70
- Hot Swap Recording71
- Recording Check Function72
- Shot Mark Recording Function72
- Text Memo Recording Function72
Convenient Shooting Functions73
- Low Angle Shooting73
- Scan Reverse Shooting73
- Zebra Patterns Display73
- Displaying the Center Marker73
- Displaying the Safety Zone Marker73
- Displaying Frame Marker74
- Checking and Displaying the Shooting Status74
- Changing Image Size74
- Image Stabilization Function74
- Dynamic Range Stretcher Function74
- Backlight Compensation74
- Color Bars74
- Time Stamp Function74
- Deleting Last Clip Function75
- Waveform Monitor Function75
- Direct Menu Operation75
Multi Formats76
- Selecting Recording Signals76
- System Modes and Recording Functions76
- List of Recording Settings and Recording Functions81
- Selecting Video Output82
- Recording/Playback and Output Format List83
Dual Codec Recording85
- Dual Codec Recording Setting85
- Recording the Proxy Data86
- Recording to the SD Memory Card86
- Checking the Proxy Data87
- Error Displays about Proxy Data Recordings87
Streaming Function89
- Setting the Network Connection89
- Using the Streaming Function89
- List of System Modes and Supported Streaming Output89
- List of Streaming Modes and Resolution/Frame Rates90
Handling Setting Data91
- Setting Data File Configuration91
- Handling SD Memory Cards91
- Performing Operations on SD Memory Cards92
- How to Use User Data93
- How to Use Scene File Data93
- How to Restore the Scene File or Menu Setting Status to the Factory Settings95
- Saving to an SD Memory Card and Loading Saved Data95
Selection of External Reference Signal and Generator Lock Setting96
- Locking the Video Signal to the External Reference Signal96
Setting the Time Data97
- Recording of Time Codes and User Bits97
- Time Code97
- User Bits Settings102
- How to Input User Bits102
- Setting the Time Code103
- Externally Locking the Time Code104
- Supplying the Time Code Externally105
- Connecting and Setting the Genlock and Time Code Input/Output106
- Setting and Displaying the Counter106
Chapter 5 Playback107
Basic Procedures108
- Preparation108
- Playback108
Thumbnail Operations109
- Thumbnail Operation Overview109
- Thumbnail Screen109
- Selecting Thumbnails111
- Setting Thumbnail Screen Display112
- Changing Thumbnails113
- Shot Mark113
- Text Memo113
- Deleting Clips115
- Restoring Clips115
- Reconnecting Incomplete Clips115
- Copying Clips115
- Setting Clip Metadata116
- Formatting a P2 Card118
- Formatting SD Memory Cards118
- Properties119
- Sd Memory Card Status Display123
Chapter 6 Menu Operations124
Setting Menu Structure125
- Menu Types and How to Open Them125
- Main Menu Structure125
Setting Menu Display126
- Setting Menu Basic Operations126
- Setting [USER MENU]127
- Setting Menu Initialization127
Menu List129
- [Scene File]129
- [System Mode]134
- [User Sw]135
- [Sw Mode]136
- [Auto Sw]137
- [Recording Setup]138
- [Clip]140
- [Audio Setup]142
- [Output Sel]143
- [Network Setup]144
- [Display Setup]147
- [Card Functions]150
- [Other Functions]150
- [Maintenance]150
- [Diagnostic]150
- [User Menu Sel]151
[OPTION MENU] List152
- [Area Select]152
- [Awb Pre Control]152
- [Cam Remote Adj.]152
- [Lcd Sub Brightness]152
- [Eng Security]152
Chapter 7 Display153
Screen Status Display154
- Configuration of Status Display on Screen154
- Selecting Display Items on Screen154
- Displaying Screen154
- Camera Status Display158
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status159
- Mode Check Display161
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices163
Connecting with Headphones, Remote Control, or Tv/Monitor164
- Headphones164
- Remote Control164
- Tv/Monitor164
Connection Function Via <USB2.0 DEVICE> or <USB3.0166
- HOST> Terminal166
Connecting to the Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)175
- Switch Function in Remote Control Mode175
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode175
- Remote Control Unit Connected to the Camera175
Connecting to P2 ROP Application177
- Switch Functionality in Remote Control Mode177
- Recording and Playback Operations in Remote Control Mode177
Chapter 9 Network Connection178
- Network Connection179
  - Available Functions179
  - Operating Environment179
Preparing for Connection180
- When Using Wireless Module AJ-WM30180
- For Wireless Module Other than AJ-WM30181
- For Wired LAN181
Network Settings182
- Wireless LAN Settings182
- Wired LAN Settings185
Network Function186
- P2 Browser Function Settings and Connection Status Check186
- Setting the P2 Playlist Edit Function186
- Setting for Connection with P2 ROP Application187
- Setting for Connection with Remote Operation Panel (AK-HRP200G)188
- Connection Settings for the Streaming Function188
Using FTP Client Function190
- FTP Client Function Setting190
- FTP Server Folder List (FTP Explorer Screen)191
- Deleting Clips on the FTP Server192
- Viewing Information of Clips on FTP Server193
- Transferring from a P2 Card to an FTP Server (Copy)193
- Writing Back from an FTP Server to a P2 Card (Copy)193
- Transferring from an SD Card to an FTP Server (Export)194
- Writing Back from an FTP Server to an SD Memory Card (Import)194
Rec During Upload Function196
- Transferring Recorded Clips Automatically (Automatic Transfer Mode)196
- Transferring Selected Clips Automatically (Manual Selection Mode)196
- Displaying the Upload List197
Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection199
Maintenance200
- Charging the Built-In Battery200
Frequently Asked Questions201
- Power Supply201
- Battery201
- Shooting201
- Editing201
- Playback201
- Others202
Warning System203
- Cases Indicated by Error Codes203
- Cases Indicated by Error Messages203
Updating the Camera Firmware207
Cleaning and Storing208
- Cleaning the Camera Recorder208
- Cautions When Storing the Camera Recorder208
Chapter 11 Specification Specifications210
Specifications210
- Dimensions210
- Index215

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