Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AJ-D610WAP Panasonic
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P AJ- Operating Instructions Digital Camera/VTR.
–2– For your safety The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan- gerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti- tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
–3– Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Á Features of the Camera Section . . . . . 5 Á Features of the VTR Section . . . . . . . 8 Á System Configuration . . . . . . .
–4– Contents Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Á Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . 70 Á Adjusting the Black Balance . . . . . . . . 75 Setting the Electronic Shutter Á Shutter Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Á Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed .
–5– General and Features This unit combines as a single integrated unit a 3-CCD color video camera which features IT- CCDs and a 520,000-pixel on-chip lens, and a DVCPRO format VTR which incorporates com- pression technology. In particular, the screen aspect ratio can be switched between 16:9 and 4:3 in a single action.
–6– Features Automatic adjustment and memory functions for black balance/white balance The black set, black balance and white balance can be automatically adjusted by simple switch operations.
–7– Features Audio functions Á A phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (option) can be attached and it can also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews. Á Microphone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option).
–8– Features Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compres- sion technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior S/ N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc.
–9– System Configuration Multi connector cable SHAN-C12TCA Carrying case AJ-HT900 Microphone kit AJ-MC700P Shoulder belt Wireless microphone receiver WX-RA700 26P/12P output adaptor AJ-YA900P VTR .
–1 0– Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section e Battery holder The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder. f DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P) The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power.
–1 1– Accessory Mounting Section i Hook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook. j Light shoe Mount the video light, etc.
–1 2– Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section (1) r AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control t on the side panel.
–1 3– Audio Function Section (2) | ALARM (warning tone volume) control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker ~ or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack ¡ . When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible.
–1 4– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) ¢ Viewfinder (optional accessory) Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback.
–1 5– Æ ß ¨ ™ ® ≠ ´ Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) ‹ CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knob This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject.
–1 6– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) fl OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and video monitor.
–1 7– ‡ ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here. | Note { The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the remote control cable is connected or disconnected.
–1 8– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) • VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side.
–1 9– … MARK button This is used when the Picture Link (Pix Link) F 1 function is to be used. Each time it is pressed M1 (MARK1), M2 (MARK2) or no display appears in the viewfinder. F 1 Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900) is sold as an option.
–2 0– Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section ˆ Setup card insertion slot The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot. ˜ MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector.
–2 1– ˚ TC IN connector (BNC): The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external source. ¸ TC OUT connector (BNC): Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external VTR’s time code to this unit’s time code.
–2 2– ÷ ◊ ÿ — ” “ ‘ ’ Controls and Their Functions Ñ TCG (time code selector) switch This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator. F-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation.
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–2 4– Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack 1 Detach the battery mounts. 2 Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case. 3 Mount the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes.
–2 5– 4 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack. | Note { The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed.
–2 6– Power Supply Using a Sony Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery mounts. See page 24. 2 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. 3 Mount the Sony battery holder. Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as shown in the figure.
–2 7– Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack 1 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. (See the preceding page.) 2 Mount the BP-90 battery case. A Tighten the mounting screws. B Tichten the power supply contact screws. C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow.
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–2 9– ¢ |{ GA I N M M M ASTE R G A I I I N : : : : 0d B 9d B dB HH D L 18 O G P CO O W GA I N GA I N BAT T ER Y SE L | ECT { RR | S ELE E CT T { BA BA T T ERY S S EL L CO OR R BA L d : NiC 1 2 Checking and Selecting the Type of Bat ter y To check the type of battery 1 Press the MODE CHECK button.
–3 0– Mounting the Lens 1 Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. 2 Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens. 3 Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens. 4 Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector.
–3 1– Adjusting the Lens Flange When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface). Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed.
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–3 3– 7 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again. 8 Repeat step 6. 9 Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu. Press the PAGE button until the MAIN menu screen 4 of 4 appears.
–3 4– Adjusting the View finder Adjusting the Position 1 Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left/right position clamp lever to release the lock. 2 Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. 3 Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked position.
–3 5– -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the diopter 1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
–3 6– 1 2 Adjusting the View finder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) Detaching the Eyepiece Detaching the eyepiece allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder.
–3 7– Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) Mounting the Viewfinder 1 Press down the viewfinder. 2 Tighten the viewfinder stopper screw firmly. If it is difficult to insert the screw, press down the viewfinder once again.
–3 8– Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the accessory microphone (with holder), the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (option) micro- phone or the AJ-MH770P microphone holder (option) allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit.
–3 9– Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option) 1 Remove the microphone holder mounting screws. 2 Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit.
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–4 2– Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod, use the accessory tripod attachment. 1 Mount the tripod attachment onto the tripod. Select the attachment hole in consideration of the unit’s and tripod attachment’s center of gravity.
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–4 6– ECU AQ OUTPUT GAIN WHITE BALANCE AUTO W/B BALANCE 9 0 -3 CAMERA TEST BAR A B PRE AWB ABB MANUAL AUTO (dB) SHUTTER PAINTING ON OFF ON 1/250 1/125 1/100 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 OFF ECU R B R B MAS.
–4 7– Displaying Menus on the View finder Screen Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder The setting menus are displayed on the viewfinder screen when the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to the SET position. There are two types of setting menus, MAIN menus and SUB menus.
–4 8– Checking and Selecting the Master Gain Set tings Checking and selecting the master gain setting 1 The menu shown in the figure below is displayed when the MENU SET ON/OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is held down. 2 The current low, mid and high gain settings are displayed.
–4 9– Selecting the Color Bar Set ting Selecting the color bar setting 1 The menu shown in the figure below is displayed when the MENU SET ON/OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is held down. 2 To select the color bar menu item, press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and move the arrow (cur- sor) to COLOR BAR.
–5 0– Checking the DIAGNOSTIC Screen Set ting 1 Set the MENU SET ON/OFF switch to SET while the HOLD button is held down. 2 Press the PAGE button. 3 The menu screen shown in the figure below appears, and it is now possible to check the DIAGNOSTIC screen settings.
–5 1– Displaying Menus on the View finder Screen Changing the setting menu configuration The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application. Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode.
–5 2– SHIFT/ ITEM PAGE UP DOWN MENU CH 1 CH 2 TCG SET OFF F-RUN SET R-RUN MIC MIC AUDIO IN LINE ON OFF FRONT REAR CUE CH 1 MIX CH 2 REAR MIC POWER REAR MIC POWER Displaying Menus on the View finder Screen Basic Setting Menu Operations The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons.
–5 3– MA I N ME N U 1 / 4 ROP MA T R I X LO W SET T I N G SET T I N G SET T I N G SET T I N G MI D HIG H A D DITI O N A L D T L DT L SK I N TO NE KNEE / L EV E L F L A R E / GAM MA CA M ERA ¢ | ROP { M ASTE R M ASTE R M ASTE R PED p 003 µ 00 .
–5 4– ¢ | ROP { MA † STE R M A STER M A STER PED µ 00 . 04 5 µ 000 µ 000 µ 000 µ 000 µ 000 µ : : : : : : : : 000 DT L GAM MA RG A I N GA I N B R PEDE S T A L P.
–5 5– BA T T VTR S A V E ! REC 4 2 1 3 Lamp Displays Inside the View finder The viewfinder displays are as follows. 1. REC (recording) lamp This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. Á See “Warning System” (page 147, 148) for a detailed description.
–5 6– !L E D { GA I N ( 0d B ) GA I N ( 3d B ) : O : OF N F O OF N F O OF N F OF F SHUT T ER : W H I T E PRESET : EXTE N D ER : FIL T E R : SUPER V : ¢ | ∂ Lamp Displays Inside the View finder Setting the ! Lamp display The items subject to the ! lamp display are selected on the “! LED” SUB menu page on the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.
–5 7– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen In addition to images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen.
–5 8– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen 1 Extender display This is displayed when the lens extender is being used. 2 Shutter speed/mode display This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. OFF (OFF is not displayed.): The shutter is not used.
–5 9– -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 E Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen 8 Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows.
–6 0– IN DIC A T O R { EXTE N D ER : : : : : : : : : : ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SHUT T ER TAPE BA T T ERY FIL T E R WH I T E GA I N LEVEL M ETE R C H1 IRIS S IRIS CA MERA I D VF ¢ | µ Statu.
–6 1– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items.
–6 2– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the “VF DISPLAY” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together.
–6 3– { CA MERA I D ID : ¢ | EEEEEEE E EE Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen Setting the Camera ID The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu. A camera ID of up to ten characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used.
–6 4– WIDE CH1 CH2 20 0 EMPHASIS dB 10 30 40 E TAPE F E BATT F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK DF SLAVE TCG HOLD h min s frm CH1 CH2 20 0 EMPHASIS dB 10 30 40 E TAPE F E BATT F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK DF SLAVE .
–6 5– WIDE CH1 CH2 20 0 EMPHASIS dB 10 30 40 E TAPE F E BATT F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK DF SLAVE TCG HOLD h min s frm Display Time Code-Related Displays Relationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch.
–6 6– Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.
–6 7– Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu. Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 52.
–6 8– Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by raising the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise.
–6 9– Adjustments and Setup During Recording Selecting Functions The VTR’s operation functions can be selected on the “VTR FUNCTION” page of the setting menu. To select the required functions 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together.
–7 0– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) > ABB (black balance adjustment) > AWB will provide a better picture.
–7 1– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance 3 Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illuminat- ing the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen. A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used.
–7 2– Adjusting the White Balance/ Black Balance 8 The messages shown in the figures below will be displayed if the color temperature of the subject is lower than 2500K or higher than 5600K.
–7 3– Adjusting the White Balance/ Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (The message appears when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.) The displayed messages are as follows.
–7 4– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the ON setting has been selected for FILTER INH When the automatic white balance is adjusted, the color temperature and filter number at the time are displayed. When the filter is now turned, the new color temperature and filter number are displayed.
–7 5– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. ¡ When the unit is used for the first time ¡ When the unit is first used after an exten.
–7 6– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance 4 Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad- justment value is automatically stored in the memory. | Notes { ¡ Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE.
–7 7– Set ting the Electronic Shut ter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the unit’s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows.
–7 8– Set ting the Electronic Shut ter Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed ¡ The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. ¡ During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu.
–7 9– Set ting the Electronic Shut ter Setting the Synchro Scan Mode 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.
–8 0– Set ting the Electronic Shut ter Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a special operation mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu.
–8 1– Adjusting the Audio Level If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted, perform the following operations.
–8 2– Adjusting the Audio Level 4 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol- ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below. ¡ When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from the left.
–8 3– Set ting the Time Data Setting the Time Code When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become inaccurate.
–8 4– Set ting the Time Data Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track. 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. 2 Set the TCG switch to SET. 3 Select UB MODE on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of 4.
–8 5– Set ting the Time Data Locking the Time Code to an External Source The time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator.
–8 6– Set ting the Time Data This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. After about 10 seconds have passed since the time code generator was locked, the external lock status is maintained even if the external reference time code is disconnected.
–8 7– Setup Card Operations Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards (SHL-064HSRVS, option). This data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can also be stored on setup cards.
–8 8– Setup Card Operations Setup Card Data Operations Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the “CARD READ/WRITE” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. | Note { When operating the unit with a remote controller, the CARD READ/WRITE page cannot be oper- ated from the unit.
–8 9– Setup Card Operations When data is not formatted If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not formatted. Data format error messages Set the write protect switch on the side of the card to OFF.
–9 0– Setup Card Operations Writing set data to cards 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4. 3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.
–9 1– Setup Card Operations Protecting stored data If the setup card’s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP button is pressed in step 7. When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not written.
–9 2– Setup Card Operations Reading out data stored on cards 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4. 3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.
–9 3– Casset tes Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting cassettes 1 Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then set the POWER switch to ON. If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights.
–9 4– Casset tes Ejecting cassettes With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette holder.
–9 5– Recording Basic Procedures This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning nor- mally. Á See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 151) for a description of inspection procedures.
–9 6– Recording Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows. Iris: AUTO AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB.
–9 7– Recording Shooting images 1-1 Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”.
–9 8– Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0 – o 1 frame can be performed simply by pressing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused. While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point.
–9 9– Recording Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below.
– 100 – Playback — Checking Recorded Contents Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button allows black-and-white images to be viewed on the viewfinder screen.
– 101 – Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. Á Mounting the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (o.
– 102 – Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Mount the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the external VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “ p 60 dB”.
– 103 – Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit’s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast forward modes, respectively.
– 104 – Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin/12-pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simulta- neously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”.
– 105 – Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR 2 Mount the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor. Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches Setting the 26P CONTROL functio.
– 106 – RET But ton The images recorded on the VTR or the return video signals which have been supplied to the GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector can be viewed on the viewfinder screen either when the RET (return) button is pressed or while it is held down.
– 107 – Replacing the Backup Battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the battery runs out, the TCG time code value indicates 00:00:00:00.
– 108 – Set ting Menu Screens (MAIN menu) The MAIN menu consists of menus on four menu screens, 1 of 4 to 4 of 4. Each of these screens is a page screen for opening the sub menus. To open a SUB menu screen, press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select the SUB menu, and then press the UP or DOWN button.
– 109 – Set ting Menu Screens (MAIN menu) MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 2 of 4. SUB menu item VF DISPLAY VF INDICATOR CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED SYNCHRO.
– 110 – Set ting Menu Screens (MAIN menu) MAIN menu screen 3 of 4 This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 3 of 4. SUB menu item CARD READ/ WRITE CARD R/W SELECT REC (ASPECT)/ RET MIC/.
– 111 – Set ting Menu Screens (MAIN menu) MAIN menu screen 4 of 4 This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 4 of 4. | Note { It is not possible to open the MAIN menu screen 4 of 4 using the user menu. To open this screen, establish the engineer mode.
– 112 – Menu screen display methods USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET. ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together.
– 113 – | Note { The white balance and black bal- ance remain unchanged even when the MATRIX item settings are changed. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. | Note { Two tables, A and B, can be stored for MATRIX TABLE.
– 114 – MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) LOW SETTING screen The low level gain settings are performed on this screen. | Note { DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND serve opposite purposes: LEVEL DEPEND is.
– 115 – MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) MID SETTING screen The middle level gain settings are performed on this screen. | Note { DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND serve opposite purposes: LEVEL DEPEND.
– 116 – MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) HIGH SETTING screen The high level gain settings are performed on this screen. | Note { DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND serve opposite purposes: LEVEL DEPEND .
– 117 – MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) ADDITIONAL DTL screen The special detail settings of the camera are performed on this screen. µ 00 µ 16 A D DITI O N A L CC O M P E . : : : : : : : : : OF F OF F O CHRO M A 0 KNEE A P ERT URE O N N SL I M CORN E R GA I N ( µ ) CL I P 0 0 H.
– 118 – MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) SKIN TONE DTL screen The camera’s skin tone detail settings are performed on this screen. Item SKIN TONE DTL SKIN TONE HUE SKIN TONE LEVEL SKIN TONE WIDTH SKIN TONE CORING SKIN TONE ZEBRA Variable range ON OFF 103 .
– 119 – MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) KNEE/LEVEL screen The knee level settings of the camera are performed on this screen. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.
– 120 – Item R FLARE G FLARE B FLARE R GAMMA B GAMMA Variable range 0 . . . 100 0 . . . 100 0 . . . 100 p 15 . . . o 0 . . . o 15 p 15 . . . o 0 . . . o 15 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) FLARE/GAMMA screen The flare and gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen.
– 121 – MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) VF DISPLAY screen What information is to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item DISP CONDITION DISP MODE SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK VF OUT VF DTL Variable range NORMAL SPECIAL 1-3 OFF- 3-9 ON OFF Y NAM R G B 0 .
– 122 – MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) Remarks This sets the ZEBRA1 detection level (IRE value). This sets the ZEBRA2 detection level (IRE value). This selects ON or OFF for ZEBRA2 and for setting SPOT. F The ZEBRA2 DETECT level should be set higher than the ZEBRA1 detect level when the SPOT setting is to be used.
– 123 – Item EXTENDER SHUTTER TAPE BATTERY FILTER WHITE GAIN LEVEL METER IRIS CAMERA ID Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF CH1 CH1 Q CH2 OFF IRIS S o IRIS S OFF ON OFF Remarks This selects ON or OFF for the extender display.
– 124 – MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) CAMERA ID screen The camera ID settings are performed on this screen. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the following order: space ( ≈ ) > english letters (A to Z) > numbers (0 to 9) > symbols (space, >, <, ), (, ’, ‘, ,, – –, _, x , /, !).
– 125 – Item GAIN (0 dB) GAIN ( p 3 dB) SHUTTER WHITE PRESET EXTENDER FILTER SUPER V Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Remarks This selects whether the LED is to light up when the gain has a value other than 0 dB. This selects whether the LED is to light up when the gain has a value other than p 32 dB.
– 126 – Item SUPER V FILTER INH SHOCKLESS AWB COLOR BAR S.GAIN OFF S.IRIS/ S.BLK SW S.BLK LVL ECU DATA SAVE Variable range FRM1 FRM2 ON OFF OFF NORMAL SLOW FAST SMPTE SNG S.GAIN L/M/H S.IRIS S.BLK INH p 10 p 20 p 30 ON OFF Remarks This selects ON or OFF for SUPER V.
– 127 – Item 30 dB 36 dB Variable range ON OFF ON OFF Remarks This selects the gain when the SUPER GAIN switch is pressed. This selects the gain when the SUPER GAIN switch is pressed. VF display ENG ENG MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) SUPER GAIN screen The super gain values to be allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch are set on this screen.
– 128 – Item HUMID OPE 26P CONTROL REC START TC MODE UB MODE PAUSE TIMER BATTERY SEL Variable range ON OFF OFF BOTH ON ALL NORMAL DF NDF USER DATE TIME EXT GPS F 10 20 30 60 NiCd12 NiCd13 NiCd14 IDXL-40 L-60 L-90 ANTON- D IDX-D Remarks This selects the VTR operation when condensation has formed.
– 129 – Item TCG VF DISP TCG SET HOLD FIRST REC TC Variable range ON OFF ON OFF REGEN PRESET VF display ENG ENG ENG Remarks This selects ON or OFF for time code display in the viewfinder. ON: The time code is displayed. OFF: The time code is not displayed.
– 130 – Item BATT NEAR END BATT END TAPE NEAR END TAPE END Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Remarks This selects ON or OFF for the warning beeps heard when the battery charge is nearly depleted. This selects ON or OFF for the warning beeps heard when the battery charge is depleted.
– 131 – Item READ SELECT WRITE SELECT CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA Variable range.
– 132 – Item ID READ/WRITE MENU-1/4 LEVEL R/W MENU-1/4 SW ( » ) R/W MENU-2/4 ALL R/W MENU-3/4 ALL R/W Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Remarks This selects ON or OFF for recording and loading the camera ID during setup card read/write operations.
– 133 – MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) REC (ASPECT)/RET screen The recording, playback and return functions are set on this screen. Item REC MODE RET SW Variable range 16 E 9/25M 4 E 3/25M REC CHECK CAM RET MARK F Remarks This selects the mode for recording on the VTR.
– 134 – Item FRONT POWER FRONT MIC REAR MIC CH1 REAR MIC CH2 LINE CH1/CH2 REAR AUDIO MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 Variable range ON OFF p 40/ p 50/ 60 dB p 40 / p 50 / p 60 dB p 40 / p 50 / p 60 dB o 4/0/ p 6 dB STEREO MONO FRONT REAR F&R OFF FRONT REAR F&R OFF Remarks ON: The phantom power is supplied to the front microphone.
– 135 – | Notes { ¡ The LIMITER item initiates the limiter operation at a level equivalent to 3 dB below the peak ( o 18 dB). ¡ The AUDIO SELECT initiates the limiter operation at the MAN setting and the AGC operation at the AUTO setting. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
– 136 – Item GENLOCK H PHASE COARSE H PHASE FINE SC PHASE COARSE SC PHASE FINE A.IRIS LEVEL A.IRIS PEAK/ AVE A.IRIS MODE S.IRIS LEVEL Variable range EXT INT 0 . . . 7 . . . 15 0 . . . 128 . . . 255 0 . . . 3 0 . . . 128 . . . 255 0 . . . 50 . . . 100 0 .
– 137 – : L ENS N O R M L ENS AD J { AD J AD J F 2.8 F16 ¢ | SE L / C S ELE : OF F : OF F T T I M E / D ATE YEAR : : : : : 99 M O NTH 0 1 DAY 0 1 HOUR 0 0 MI N U T E 00 T I M E / D ATE » S.
– 138 – { USER M ENU SE L 1 / 3 E ROP . . . . . . . . . MA T R I X LO W SET T I N G SET T I N G SET T I N G SET T I N G MI D HIG H A D DITI O N A L D T L DT L S K I N TO NE KNEE / L E V E L F L A .
– 139 – CA MERA CA MERA E VF VF D I S PLAY E IN DIC A T O R E ID . SH UT T ER SPEE D E S Y NCHRO SCAN . !L E D . S W MO D E . SUPER G A I N . V T R F UNC T I ON .
– 140 – E CARD R CARD R EA D / W / W RI T E . E . . . . . SE L SE L ECT M IC/ A U DI O G E N L O C K/ IRI S VID E O O U T TI M E/ D / ATE L ENS AD J { USER M ENU SE L 3 / 3 ¢ | REC ( ASPECT ) .
– 141 – EV A LU AT I O N { S/N O F F OF F OF F OF F MO D U L A T I ON TI O N RE SOL U SENS I T I V I T Y : : : : ¢ | Item BLACK WHITE BLACK COMPE WHITE COMPE Variable range —— —— ON OFF ON OFF Remarks This initiates AUTO BLACK SHADING.
– 142 – S/N D ETA I L : : : : H ∂ FC O M P O F F : : OF F ON OF F OF F GAM MA MA T R I X F L ARE F OF : : M. P E D µ 00 VID E O O U T Y ¢ EV A LU AT I O N |{ MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) S/N measurement screen The settings for the signal-to-noise ratio measurement are performed on this screen.
– 143 – MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Modulation measurement screen The settings for the modulation measurement are performed on this screen. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.
– 144 – MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Resolution measurement screen The settings for the resolution measurement are performed on this screen. Item RESOLUTION DETAIL H-F COMP GAMMA MATRIX FLARE M.PED VIDEO OUT Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF p 99 .
– 145 – MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Sensitivity measurement screen The settings for the sensitivity measurement are performed on this screen. Item SENSITIVITY KNEE W.CLIP M.PED VIDEO OUT Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF p 99 . . . o 0 .
– 146 – MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) INITIALIZE screen The MENU display item settings are reset on this screen. Align the arrow ( > ) with the item and press the UP or DOWN button to initiate the corresponding operation. | Note { The camera ID, GENLOCK, CARD R/W SELECT and TIME/DATE are not returned to the factory setting.
– 147 – Warning System If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble.
– 148 – Warning System Item TAPE END BATTERY END No display Display window (LCD) Warning contents Warning display The tape is nearing its end. The tape has reached its end. The battery has almost run out. The battery has run out. REC status error between SYSCON and DV.
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– 150 – Cleaning the Video Heads Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use.
– 151 – Inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop- erly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended. Inspection Preparations 1 Insert a charged battery pack.
– 152 – Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 2 Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder.
– 153 – Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions 1 Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 2 Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation.
– 154 – Inspections Before Shooting (2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO. 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC].
– 155 – Specifications General Operating temperature: 32 u F to 104 u F (0 u C to 40 u C) Storage temperature: p 4 u F to 140 u F ( p 20 u C to 60 u C) Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 90 min.
– 156 – Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands: Y; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz o 1.0 dB/ p 3.0 dB S/N ratio: 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C.
– 157 – Specifications Related Components Power supply related AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs AG-B425 battery charger (for charging AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs) AU-M402H battery case AJ-B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder AJ-VF10P, AJ-VF15P 1.5-inch viewfinders AJ-VF20WP 2.
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