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Panasonic AJ-PX230E Operating Instructions Manual (169 pages)

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Brand: Panasonic | Category: Camcorder | Size: 4.84 MB

Read this First
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Read this First! (for USA and Canada)
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Read this First! (for Europe)
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Overview
12
Before Using the Camera
13
Setting the Region of Use (Setting the Frame Frequency, Etc.)
15
Accessories
16
Use of the Camera on a System
17
Basic Configuration Devices
17
What You Can Do with this Camera
18
Recording to the Memory Card
18
Linking to External Devices
18
Chapter 2 Description of Parts
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Left Side
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Right Side
22
Front Side, Rear Side
24
Top Side
25
Chapter 3 Preparation
27
Power Supply
28
Charging the Battery
28
Attaching and Removing the Battery
29
Using the AC Adaptor
29
Attaching and Adjusting Accessories
31
Adjusting the Grip Strap
31
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
31
Attaching the Lens Hood
31
Attaching the Eye Cup
32
Attaching the Front Microphone
33
Attaching a Tripod
33
Turning On/Off the Power
34
How to Turn on the Power
34
How to Turn off the Power
34
Charging the Built-In Battery
35
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock
36
Inspections before Shooting
37
Microp2 Memory Card
38
Inserting a Microp2 Memory Card
38
Ejecting the Microp2 Memory Card
38
Preventing Accidental Erasure
39
Microp2 Memory Card Access LED and Status of Microp2 Memory Card
39
Recording Time of Microp2 Memory Card
39
CPS (Content Protection System)
40
Handling of Microp2 Memory Card Recorded Data
40
Assigning Functions to the USER Buttons
42
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor
44
Using the LCD Monitor
44
Adjusting the LCD Monitor
44
Mirror Shooting
44
Highlighting the Outlines of Images
44
Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder
45
Using the Viewfinder
45
Adjusting the Viewfinder
45
Highlighting the Outlines of Images
45
Tally Lamp
46
Chapter 4 Shooting
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Basic Procedures
48
Preparation
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Shooting
48
Selecting the Resolution, Codec, and Video Format for Recording
49
Adjustable Settings When Shooting
51
Iris
51
Gain
51
Super Gain
51
Brightness Adjustment
51
Macro
51
Focusing (Manual Focus)
51
Focus Assist Function
52
Area Mode Function
53
Level Gauge Function
54
Adjusting the White and Black Balance
55
Adjusting the White Balance
55
Adjusting the Black Balance
56
Using the Zoom Function
58
Setting the <ZOOM> Switch
58
Adjusting the Zoom Position
58
Zoom Ring
58
Adjusting Image Quality
59
Detail Function
59
Skin Tone Function
59
RB Gain Control Function
60
Chroma Setting Function
60
Matrix Function
60
Color Correction Function
61
Black Control Function
61
Gamma Function
61
Knee Function
61
High Color Function
62
White Clip Function
62
Setting the Electronic Shutter
63
Shutter Mode
63
Adjusting with the <SEL/PUSH SET> Dial Button and <MODE/MENU CANCEL> Button
63
Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function
64
Setting the Flash Band Compensation Function
64
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function
65
Native Variable Frame Rate Recording
65
Standard Variable Frame Rate Recording (Pull-Down Recording)
65
Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels
67
Selecting Audio Input Signals
67
Using the Built-In Microphone
67
Using the External Microphone and Audio Device
67
Adjusting the Recording Level
68
Displaying the Audio Level Detailed
68
Getting Position Information Using the GPS
69
Special Recording Functions
70
Pre-Recording
70
Interval Recording
70
One-Shot Recording
71
Loop Recording
71
One-Clip Recording
72
Simultaneous Recording
73
Background Recording
73
Hot Swap Recording
74
Recording Check Function
75
Shot Mark Recording Function
75
Text Memo Recording Function
75
Convenient Shooting Functions
76
Low Angle Shooting
76
Scan Reverse Shooting
76
Zebra Patterns Display
76
Displaying the Center Marker
76
Displaying the Safety Zone Marker
76
Displaying Frame Marker
77
Checking and Displaying the Shooting Status
77
Changing Image Size
77
Image Stabilization Function
77
Dynamic Range Stretcher Function
77
Backlight Compensation
77
Color Bars
77
Time Stamp Function
77
Deleting Last Clip Function
78
Waveform Monitor Function
78
Direct Menu Operation
78
Multi Formats
79
Selecting Recording Signals
79
System Modes and Recording Functions
79
List of Recording Settings and Recording Functions
83
Selecting Video Output
83
Recording/Playback and Output Format List
85
Handling Setting Data
87
Setting Data File Configuration
87
Handling SD Memory Cards
87
Performing Operations on SD Memory Cards
88
How to Use User Data
89
How to Use Scene File Data
89
How to Restore the Scene File or Menu Setting Status to the Factory Settings
91
Saving to an SD Memory Card and Loading Saved Data
91
Setting the Time Data
92
Definition of Time Data
92
Recording of Time Codes and User Bits
92
User Bits Settings
97
How to Input User Bits
97
Setting the Time Code
98
Setting and Displaying the Counter
99
Chapter 5 Playback
100
Basic Procedures
101
Preparation
101
Playback
101
Thumbnail Operations
102
Thumbnail Operation Overview
102
Thumbnail Screen
102
Selecting Thumbnails
103
Setting Thumbnail Screen Display
105
Changing Thumbnails
106
Shot Mark
106
Text Memo
106
Deleting Clips
108
Restoring Clips
108
Reconnecting Incomplete Clips
108
Copying Clips
108
Setting Clip Metadata
109
Formatting the Microp2 Memory Card
111
Formatting SD Memory Cards
111
Properties
112
Chapter 6 Menu Operations
117
Setting Menu Structure
118
Menu Types and How to Open Them
118
Main Menu Structure
118
Setting Menu Display
119
Setting Menu Basic Operations
119
Setting [USER MENU]
120
Setting Menu Initialization
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Menu List
121
[Scene File]
121
[System Mode]
126
[User Sw]
127
[Sw Mode]
127
[Auto Sw]
129
[Recording Setup]
130
[Clip]
131
[Audio Setup]
133
[Output Sel]
134
[Usb Setup]
135
[Display Setup]
135
[Card Functions]
138
[Other Functions]
138
[Maintenance]
138
[Diagnostic]
139
[User Menu Sel]
139
[OPTION MENU] List
140
[Area Select]
140
[Awb Pre Control]
140
[Cam Remote Adj.]
140
[Lcd Sub Brightness]
140
[Eng Security]
140
Chapter 7 Display
141
Screen Status Display
142
Configuration of Status Display on Screen
142
Selecting Display Items on Screen
142
Displaying Screen
142
Checking and Displaying Shooting Status
146
Mode Check Display
147
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices
149
Connecting with Headphones, Remote Control, or Tv/Monitor
150
Headphones
150
Remote Control
150
Tv/Monitor
150
Connection Function with the <USB2.0 DEVICE> Terminal
152
Connecting to a Computer in the USB Device Mode
152
Chapter 9 Maintenance
153
Frequently Asked Questions
154
Power Supply
154
Battery
154
Shooting
154
Editing
154
Playback
154
Others
155
Warning System
156
Cases Indicated by Error Codes
156
Cases Indicated by Error Messages
156
Updating the Camera Firmware
159
Cleaning and Storing
160
Cleaning the Camera Recorder
160
Cautions When Storing the Camera Recorder
160
Chapter 10 Specification Specifications
162
Specifications
162
Dimensions
162
Index
167

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