4-6-2 Setting Menu Options

The menu options are set with the MENU and JOG dial buttons. The menu comprises main menu, sub-menus and options menus.

The data specified through menu options are written and saved in the internal memory of the AJ-SPX800E.

This section describes how to set options in MAIN MENU. The other menus can be configured in the same manner (the method of displaying the menu screen depends on the particular menu).

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When the AJ-SPX800E is in thumbnail mode, the viewfinder displays “THUMBNAIL OPEN”, disabling navigation through the menu.

1Press the MENU button for three seconds or longer.

The MAIN MENU screen appears, together with its options.

SYSTEM SETTING:

This option is used to specify recording signal, recording system, etc.

PAINT: This option is used to fine-adjust images while monitoring the output waveform of the camera, using the waveform monitor. Normally, this adjustment requires assistance from a video engineer.

This menu option may be set with an external remote controller, and is useful when using the AJ-SPX800E without a sound recordist.

VF: Used to select the information items to be displayed in the viewfinder screen.

CAM OPERATION:

Used to change settings according to the conditions for the subject.

MAIN OPERATION:

Used to specify recording-related items, such as audio settings, time code, battery and P2 card remaining amounts.

FILE: Used to specify file-related items such as SD card reading/writing and lens file settings.

MAINTENANCE:

Used to specify maintenance-related items.

USER MENU SELECT:

Used to edit USER MENU.

2Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark () to a desired menu option. Then, press the JOG dial button to display the sub-menu screen.

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3Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark () to a desired menu option. Then, press the JOG dial button to display the options screen.

4Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark () to a desired option. Then, press the JOG dial button. The value starts blinking.

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