Panasonic AJ-PX270EJ User Manual (English)

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

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ENGLISH

VQT5J85A(E)

W0214HM0 -YI

Model No. AJ-PX270EJ

This product is eligible for

the P2HD 5 Year Warranty

Repair Program.

For details, see page 5.

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Read this First2
- Table of Contents7
Chapter 1 Overview9
Before Using the Camera10
Use of the Camera on a System12
- Basic Configuration Devices12
- Expanded Configuration Devices12
What You Can Do with this Camera13
- Recording to the Memory Card13
- Linking to External Devices13
- Connecting to the Network14
Chapter 2 Description of Parts15
Left Side16
Right Side18
Front Side, Rear Side20
Top Side22
Chapter 3 Preparation24
Power Supply25
- Charging the Battery25
- Attaching and Removing the Battery26
- Using the AC Adaptor26
Attaching and Adjusting Accessories28
- Adjusting the Grip Strap28
- Attaching the Shoulder Strap28
- Attaching the Lens Hood28
- Attaching the Eye Cup29
- Attaching the Front Microphone30
- Attaching a Tripod30
Turning On/Off the Power31
- How to Turn on the Power31
- How to Turn off the Power31
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock32
P2 Card33
- Inserting a P2 Card33
- Removing a P2 Card34
- Preventing Accidental Erasure34
- P2 Card Access Leds and Status of P2 Cards34
- P2 Card Recording Time35
- CPS (Content Protection System)36
- How to Handle Data Recorded on P2 Cards36
Assigning Functions to the USER Buttons37
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor39
- Using the LCD Monitor39
- Adjusting the LCD Monitor39
- Mirror Shooting39
- Highlighting the Outlines of Images39
Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder40
- Using the Viewfinder40
- Adjusting the Viewfinder40
- Highlighting the Outlines of Images40
Tally Lamp41
Chapter 4 Shooting42
Basic Procedures43
- Preparation43
- Shooting43
- Selecting the Resolution, Codec, and Video Format for Recording44
Adjustable Settings When Shooting46
- Iris46
- Gain46
- Super Gain46
- Brightness Adjustment46
- Macro46
- Focusing (Manual Focus)46
- Focus Assist Function47
- Area Mode Function48
- Level Gauge Function49
Adjusting the White and Black Balance50
- Adjusting the White Balance50
- Adjusting the Black Balance51
Using the Zoom Function53
- Setting the <ZOOM> Switch53
- Adjusting the Zoom Position53
- Zoom Ring53
Adjusting Image Quality54
- Detail Function54
- Skin Tone Function54
- RB Gain Control Function55
- Chroma Setting Function55
- Matrix Function55
- Color Correction Function56
- Black Control Function56
- Gamma Function56
Setting the Electronic Shutter58
- Shutter Mode58
- Adjusting with the <SEL/PUSH SET> Dial Button and <MODE/MENU CANCEL> Button58
Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function59
- Setting the Flash Band Compensation Function59
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function60
- Native Variable Frame Rate Recording60
- Standard Variable Frame Rate Recording (Pull-Down Recording)60
Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels62
- Selecting Audio Input Signals62
- Using the Built-In Microphone62
- Using the External Microphone and Audio Device62
- Adjusting the Recording Level63
- Displaying the Audio Level Detailed63
Getting Position Information Using the GPS64
Special Recording Functions65
- Pre-Recording65
- Interval Recording65
- One-Shot Recording66
- Loop Recording66
- One-Clip Recording67
- Simultaneous Recording68
- Hot Swap Recording68
- Recording Check Function69
- Shot Mark Recording Function69
- Text Memo Recording Function69
Convenient Shooting Functions70
- Low Angle Shooting70
- Scan Reverse Shooting70
- Zebra Patterns Display70
- Displaying the Center Marker70
- Displaying the Safety Zone Marker70
- Displaying Frame Marker71
- Checking and Displaying the Shooting Status71
- Changing Image Size71
- Image Stabilization Function71
- Dynamic Range Stretcher Function71
- Backlight Compensation71
- Color Bars71
- Time Stamp Function71
- Deleting Last Clip Function72
- Waveform Monitor Function72
- Direct Menu Operation72
Multi Formats73
- Selecting Recording Signals73
- System Modes and Recording Functions73
- List of Recording Settings and Recording Functions75
- Selecting Video Output76
- Recording/Playback and Output Format List77
Dual Codec Recording78
- Dual Codec Recording Setting78
- Recording the Proxy Data78
- Recording to the SD Memory Card78
- Checking the Proxy Data79
- Error Displays about Proxy Data Recordings80
Handling Setting Data82
- Setting Data File Configuration82
- Handling SD Memory Cards82
- Performing Operations on SD Memory Cards83
- How to Use User Data84
- How to Use Scene File Data84
- How to Restore the Scene File or Menu Setting Status to the Factory Settings86
- Saving to an SD Memory Card and Loading Saved Data86
Selection of External Reference Signal and Generator Lock Setting87
- Locking the Video Signal to the External Reference Signal87
Setting the Time Data88
- Recording of Time Codes and User Bits88
- User Bits Settings91
- How to Input User Bits92
- Setting the Time Code92
- Externally Locking the Time Code93
- Supplying the Time Code Externally95
- Connecting and Setting the Genlock and Time Code Input/Output95
- Setting and Displaying the Counter96
Chapter 5 Playback97
Basic Procedures98
- Preparation98
- Playback98
Thumbnail Operations99
- Thumbnail Operation Overview99
- Thumbnail Screen99
- Selecting Thumbnails101
- Setting Thumbnail Screen Display101
- Changing Thumbnails102
- Shot Mark103
- Text Memo103
- Deleting Clips104
- Restoring Clips104
- Reconnecting Incomplete Clips105
- Copying Clips105
- Setting Clip Metadata105
- Formatting a P2 Card107
- Formatting SD Memory Cards108
- Properties108
Chapter 6 Menu Operations113
Setting Menu Structure114
- Menu Types and How to Open Them114
- Main Menu Structure114
Setting Menu Display115
- Setting Menu Basic Operations115
- Setting [USER MENU]116
- Setting Menu Initialization116
Menu List118
- [Scene File]118
- [System Mode]123
- [User Sw]124
- [Sw Mode]125
- [Auto Sw]126
- [Recording Setup]127
- [Clip]128
- [Audio Setup]130
- [Output Sel]131
- [Network Setup]133
- [Display Setup]134
- [Card Functions]137
- [Other Functions]137
- [Maintenance]137
- [Diagnostic]138
- [User Menu Sel]138
[OPTION MENU] List139
- [Awb Pre Control]139
- [Cam Remote Adj.]139
- [Eng Security]139
Chapter 7 Display140
Screen Status Display141
- Configuration of Status Display on Screen141
- Selecting Display Items on Screen141
- Displaying Screen141
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status145
- Mode Check Display146
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices148
Connecting with Headphones, Remote Control, or Tv/Monitor149
- Headphones149
- Remote Control149
- Tv/Monitor149
Connection Function Via <USB2.0 DEVICE> or <USB3.0151
- HOST> Terminal151
  - Connecting to a Computer in the USB Device Mode151
  - Connecting to External Devices in USB Host Mode151
Chapter 9 Network Connection159
- Network Connection160
  - Available Functions160
  - Operating Environment160
Preparing for Connection161
- For Wireless LAN161
- For Wired LAN162
Network Settings163
- Wireless LAN Settings163
- Wired LAN Settings164
- P2 Browser Function Settings and Connection Status Check166
- FTP Client Function Setting166
Using FTP Client Function168
- FTP Server Folder List (FTP Explorer Screen)168
- Deleting Clips on the FTP Server169
- Viewing Information of Clips on FTP Server169
- Transferring from a P2 Card to an FTP Server (Copy)170
- Transferring from an SD Card to an FTP Server (Export)170
Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection172
Maintenance173
- Charging the Built-In Battery173
Frequently Asked Questions174
- Power Supply174
- Battery174
- Shooting174
- Editing174
- Playback174
- Others175
Warning System176
- Cases Indicated by Error Codes176
- Cases Indicated by Error Messages176
Updating the Camera Firmware180
Cleaning and Storing181
- Cleaning the Camera Recorder181
- Cautions When Storing the Camera Recorder181
Chapter 11 Specification Specifications183
Specifications183
- Dimensions183
Index188

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Panasonic AJ-PX270EJ Specifications

General

Model	AJ-PX270EJ
Category	Camera recorders
Sensor Type	MOS
Sensor Size	1/3-type
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Max Resolution	1920 x 1080
Zoom	22x
Optical Zoom	22x
Audio Channels	4
Timecode In/Out	Yes
HDMI Output	Yes
SDI Output	Yes
Viewfinder	Color LCD
LCD Screen Size	3.5 inch
Audio Recording	16-bit/48 kHz
Power Consumption	19W
Recording Media	SDHC/SDXC
ND Filter	1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Audio Input	XLR
Audio Output	XLR
Genlock Input	BNC
Inputs/Outputs	HDMI, SDI, USB, XLR

Panasonic AJ-PX270EJ User Manual

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Panasonic AJ-PX270EJ Specifications