Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AJ-HDC20A P Panasonic
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AJ- P Camera/VTR Operating Instructions.
2 indicates safety information. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features of the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features of the VTR unit .
4 Contents Setting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 <CAM MENUS> CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 CAM MAIN MENU 3 screen . . . . . . . .
5 Introduction Features The AJ-HDC20A integrates two units: 1) a high- definition (HD) color video camera featuring an FIT- CCD equipped with a 2.2 million pixel on-chip lens that supports the full spectrum of HD TV (1080i/59.94 Hz), and 2) a DVCPRO HD format VTR that incorporates the latest compression technology.
6 Features Features of the camera unit Wide-ranging video gain selection A value ranging from –3 dB to +30 dB can be selected for the gain using the setting menu and GAIN switch. Even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark locations, images with minimal noise can be obtained because of the high signal-to-noise ratio.
7 Features of the VTR unit Digital system The pictures are compressed by a component digital recording system that uses the latest compression technology while non-compression PCM recording featuring excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of detailed areas is employed for the sound.
8 System Configuration Microphone kit AJ-MC700P Wireless microphone receiver WX-RJ700 Microphone holder AJ-MH700P Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Tr.
9 Power supply section 1 Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack. 2 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) When operating this unit using an AC power source, this socket is connected to the model AJ- B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).
10 Audio function section (1) 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack.
11 Audio function section (2) 8 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) This is connected to the audio component. The sound of audio CH1 and the sound of audio CH2 are output separately. The switching of the recording sound and playback sound is coupled with the setting of the MONITOR OUT SDI switch.
12 Viewfinder section (1) (Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF20) (For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating intructions of the viewfinder.) Parts and their functions ON OFF 2 : 8 7 < > = 1 ; 9 36 45 3 TALLY switch This is used to control the front tally lamp 7 .
13 2 Synchro scan adjustment switches These switches become effective when the shutter switch 7 is set to ON and synchro scanning is selected. They are used to adjust the synchro scan speed. When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed is reduced; conversely, when the “+” switch is pressed, it is increased.
14 Shooting (recording)/playback function section (2) 4 OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This is used to select the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the pictures shot by the camera are selected.
15 Shooting (recording)/playback function section (3) 7 SHUTTER switch This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be used. When the SEL side is pressed, the shutter speed and mode display are changed in the range which was set ahead of time in the setting menu.
16 Shooting (recording)/playback function section (4) ; CHARACTER switch This controls whether the characters are to be superimposed onto the pictures which are output from the HD SDI OUT connector. ON : The characters are superimposed. OFF : The characters are not superimposed.
17 Shooting (recording)/playback function section (5) C PLAY/PAUSE button This is pressed to view the playback picture on the viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor. The button’s lamp comes on during playback. When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set to pause in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), and the button’s lamp flashes.
18 W arning/status display section 1 Back tally lamp (unit) When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the viewfinder. 2 Back tally switch This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1 .
19 1 AB 0 d BC Z 7 3 ¢¢¢¢ V T R U S E R M E N U ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢ C A M U S E R M E N U ¢¢¢¢ Menu operation section 1 Setup card insertion slot The setup card, available as an optional accessory, is inserted into this slot.
20 7 “ + ” button, “–” button These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure in the digit which was made to flash by the SHIFT button 8 when the time code or user’s bit is to be set. 8 SHIFT button This causes the digit to be set to flash when the time code or user’s bit is to be set.
21 Power supply Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit’s power supply. To use the battery pack, there is a choice of three makes of batterie.
22 Power supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack <Notes> O Do not pull the rubber cap forcefully. O When mounting the battery case, take care not to pinch the connecting cord. 1 Detach the battery mount. 3 Attach the AU-M402H battery case.
23 Power supply Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack 1 3 4 2 <Note> When mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch the connecting cord. 1 Detach the battery mount. See page 22. 2 Attach the accessory battery mounting connector. 3 Attach the Sony battery holder.
24 Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used <Notes> O Check the pin signals of the EXT DC IN socket when using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A) O Power from the AC adapter takes precedence when both a battery pack and AC adapter have been connected.
25 Attaching the lens 1 Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the mount cap. 2 Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in the top center of the lens mount, and attach the lens. 3 Push down the lever for securing the lens to secure the lens.
26 Adjusting the lens flange If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image-forming surface). Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless the lens is replaced.
27 Adjusting the white shading Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to be re-adjusted. Adjustment method <Notes> O The method below can be used for the white shading adjustments with most lenses. However, with some very special lenses, a different adjustment method may be necessary.
28 Adjusting the white shading AUTO W/B BAL switch WHITE BAL switch: “A” or “B” 7 1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and initiate the automatic white balance (AWB) adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch. 2 Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB) adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
29 Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder Stopper screw Stopper screw 1 Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF. 2 Connect the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal. <Note> When connecting the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal, push the plug firmly into place.
30 Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Adjusting the viewfinder position 1 Pull up the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions to disengage the lock. 2 Loosen the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions.
31 Audio input preparation 1 Open the mic holder. 2 Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw. 3 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera.
32 Audio input preparation 1 Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. 2 Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the screws provided with the AJ-MH700P mic holder. Screws provided with mic holder Locking screw 3 Attach the microphone to the mic holder, and tighten the locking screw.
33 Audio input preparation 1 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded.
34 Audio input preparation 1 Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver to the WX- ZJ770 camera attachment. 2 Align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins on the battery case, etc. to attach the wireless receiver. 3 Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the wireless receiver using the XLR cable.
35 Mounting the unit on a tripod 1 Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod. <Note> Select the attachment holes that best support the center of gravity of the unit and tripod attachment. Check that the diameters of the selected holes match the diameters of the pan head.
36 Attaching the shoulder strap 1 Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strap mounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap. <Note> Check that the shoulder strap is securely fastened. Shoulder strap The clip opens when it is pressed here.
37 AJ-EC3 AJ- 65 ∫ 1 Connecting the extension control unit Dedicated cable ECU connector By connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote control.
38 T ALL Y / REC BA TT VTR SA VE 1 4 2 3 V iewfinder lamp displays 1 TALLY/REC (recording) lamp This lights up (red) during recording. It flashes when a problem has occurred. For details, refer to the section on the “Warning system” (pages 105, 106).
39 V iewfinder lamp displays Setting item Description of setting GAIN 0 dB Lamp display appears when the gain is set to a value other than “0 dB.” GAIN –3 dB Lamp display appears when the gain is set to a value other than “–3 dB.” SHUTTER Lamp display appears when the SHUTTER switch is at ON.
40 V iewfinder screen status displays In addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings and messages indicating its operating statuses are displayed on the viewfinder screen.
41 V iewfinder screen status displays 1 Extender display This appears when the lens extender is being used. 2 Shutter speed/mode display This indicates the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. O OFF (no display): The shutter is not used. O 1/100, 1/120, 1/250 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speeds (sec.
42 V iewfinder screen status displays Selecting the display items The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can each be set to ON or OFF on the “VF INDICATOR” screen of the CAM MENU or on the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of the VTR MENU.
43 V iewfinder screen status displays Display modes and setting change messages The display of messages advising the user of what changes have been made to the settings and what the adjustment results are can be turned off for some or all of the items displayed.
44 V iewfinder screen status displays Switching the display mode The display mode settings are switched on the VF DISPLAY screen. 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72) to open the “VF DISPLAY” screen. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “DISP MODE” item.
45 CH 1 CH 2 20 0 EMPHASIS 40 -dB 10 30 E BATT F TAPE RF SERVO HUMID SLACK DF SLAVE TCG HOLD h min s frm Screen displays Displays relating to errors and warnings For details, refer to “Warning system” (pages 105 and 106).
46 Adjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menus 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “TIME/DATE” screen. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to select the item to be changed, and press the JOG dial button.
47 Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance 1 Set the switches as shown in the figure. FILTER control WHITE BAL: A or B OUTPUT: CAM GAIN: Normally 0 dB Set to a more suitable gain level if it is too dark.
48 Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance 3 Erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen.
49 Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance When the white balance cannot automatically be adjusted An error message appears on the viewfinder screen (when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode). When there is no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
50 Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance When FIL TER INH is set to ON When AWB is adjusted, the color temperature and filter number applying at the time are displayed. If the filter is then turned, the color temperature and filter number are displayed.
51 Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the black balance 1 Set the switches as shown in the figure. OUTPUT: CAM AUTO W/B switch 2 Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position, and then release it. The switch returns to the center, and the adjustment is performed.
52 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Setting the electronic shutter Shutter modes <Notes> O No matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera ’ s sensitivity.
53 Setting the synchro scan mode 2 In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, continuous switching inside the 30.3 Hz to 250.2 Hz range can be achieved by pressing the SYNCHRO ( “ + ” and “–” ) buttons.
54 Adjusting the audio level When the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector switches are set to AUTO, the audio CH1 and CH2 input levels are adjusted automatically.
55 Setting the time data When the user ’ s bit and time code are both to be used, the user ’ s bit is set first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user ’ s bit is being set so that the time code setting will be off.
56 Setting the time code 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 2 Set the TCG switch to SET. 3 Switch the TC MODE to DF or NDF on the TC/UB screen of VTR MENU. Select DF to run the time code in the drop frame mode or select NDF to run the time code in the non-drop frame mode.
57 Externally locking the time code 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Set the TCG switch to F-RUN. 3 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 4 Supply the reference time code and reference video signal which are in a phase relationship that satisfies the time code standard to the TC IN connector and GENLOCK IN connector respectively.
58 How to use the user data The contents of the setting menus can be saved in the user area of the camera ’ s memory, and they can be loaded from this area.
59 Use of the setup memory card (optional accessory) enables the setting menu contents to be saved. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. O The multimedia cards can be used as the setup cards. How to eject the setup card Open the cover by raising its bottom edge, and eject the setup card.
60 If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the card will not be formatted. 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit ’ s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
61 Saving the data settings on the card Select the file No. Give a title to the selected file. Setup card operations 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “ CAM CARD READ/WRITE ” screen.
62 If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be saved. 12 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit ’ s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
63 6 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data loading is completed, the following message appears. To load the VTR unit ’ s data, open the VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen, and perform steps 4 to 6 .
64 Loading a cassette tape Cassette tapes 1 Check that there are no cables around the cassette holder or top panel, and set the POWER switch to ON. <Note> When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation.
65 This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. O For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “ Inspections prior to shooting ” (pages 109 to 112).
66 Shooting Recording 1- 1 Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, and set the WHITE BAL switch to “ A ” or “ B ” if the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time.
67 If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible to ensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of 0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the VTR START button or lens VTR button. If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must be located before recording is started.
68 When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback pictures can be monitored in black and white on the viewfinder screen. These playback pictures can be monitored in two other ways.
69 Other VTR functions The NEWS REC function is set using NEWS REC MODE on the VTR MENU “ FUNCTION ” screen. By controlling the VTR START button acknowledgment time during recording (by up to 2 seconds), the time taken for the unit to transfer from the recording mode to the rec-pause mode can be delayed.
70 Menu operations The setting menu operations are performed using the MENU button and JOG dial button. The menu configuration is divided into the camera unit ’ s setting menus and VTR unit ’ s setting menus.
71 Menu operations User menu: Engineer menu Basic setting menu operations Displaying menus CAM USER MENU Press the MENU button. Press the MENU button. Press the JOG dial button. 1 Press the MENU button. The camera unit ’ s USER menu screen is displayed.
72 < R O P > n M A S T E R P E D : + 0 0 8 M A S T E R D T L : + 0 0 M A S T E R G A M M A : 0 . 4 5 R G A I N : + 0 0 0 G G A I N : + 0 0 0 B G A I N : + 0 0 0 R P E D E S T A L : + 0 0 0 G P E.
73 Setting menu configuration CAM MAIN MENU 1 ROP MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION 1 COLOR CORRECTION 2 LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL1 ADDITIONAL DTL2 MASTER PED MASTER DTL MASTER GAMMA R.
74 Setting menu configuration CAM MAIN MENU 2 VF DIAPLSY VF MARKER VF INDICATOR CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED ! LED CAMERA SW MODE SUPER GAIN DISP CONDITION DISP MODE VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETE.
75 Setting menu configuration CAM MAIN MENU 4 CAM USER MENU SELECT1 CAM USER MENU SELECT2 BLACK SHADING FLARE INITIALIZE DIAGNOSTIC OPTION ROP LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL1 ADDI.
76 Setting menu configuration VTR MAIN MENU FUNCTION BATTERY/TAPE VTR VF INDICATOR MIC AUDIO TIME DATE NEWS REC MODE HUMID OPE REC START PAUSE TIMER RETAKE MODE HD SDI OUT INTERVAL REC MODE INTERVAL R.
77 Setting menu screens (CAM MENU) The main menu consists of CAM MAIN MENU (1 to 4) of the camera and the VTR MAIN MENU of the VTR. These screens are index screens which are used to open the sub-menus. The setting menu is operated with the MENU button and JOG dial button.
78 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1) ROP screen The ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks MASTER PED – 200 : +18 : +200 (Max.) VF display USER ENG MASTER PEDESTAL level setting. MASTER DTL – 31 : +00 : +31 USER ENG H.
79 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1) COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen The camera color saturation adjustments and hue adjustments are set on this screen.
80 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1) LOW SETTING screen The low level gain is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks MASTER GAIN – 3dB : 0dB : 30dB VF display USER ENG – 3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB, 21 dB, 24 dB, 27 dB or 30 dB can be set.
81 HIGH SETTING screen The high level gain is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks MASTER GAIN – 3dB : 12dB : 30dB VF display USER ENG – 3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB, 21 dB, 24 dB, 27 dB or 30 dB can be set. H. DTL LEVEL 0 : 6 : 63 USER ENG For setting H.
82 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1) SKIN TONE DTL screen The skin tone detail of the camera is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks SKIN TONE DTL ON OFF VF display USER ENG For setting the skin tone detail to ON or OFF. SKIN TONE ZEBRA ON OFF USER ENG For setting zebra in the skin tone range to ON or OFF.
83 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1) GAMMA screen The gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks R GAMMA – 15 : +0 : +15 VF display USER ENG Amount by which the R channel gamma is corrected in respect of the master gamma level.
84 VF DISPLA Y screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks DISP CONDITION NORMAL HOLD VF display USER ENG NORMAL : The statuses are displayed at all times. HOLD : The statuses are displayed when MODE CHECK SW is ON.
85 VF INDICA TOR screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks EXTENDER ON OFF VF display USER ENG For setting the extender display to ON or OFF. SHUTTER ON OFF USER ENG For setting the shutter speed display to ON or OFF.
86 SHUTTER SPEED screen The shutter speed is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks SYNCHRO SCAN ON OFF VF display ENG For setting the synchro scan shutter speed. SUPER V ON OFF ENG For setting the super V mode (vertical high- resolution mode).
87 CAMERA SW MODE screen The modes of the camera switches are set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks FILTER INH ON OFF VF display USER ENG For selecting whether or not the data in the AWB memories (channel A, channel B) is to be held for each filter.
88 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 3) CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen The settings for saving (writing) the menu data on the setup card, loading (reading) the data from the card, and configuring the card are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks READ == VF display USER ENG For loading the data from the setup card.
89 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 3) GENLOCK/IRIS screen The genlock and iris control settings are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks VF display H PHASE COARSE 0 : 7 : 15 USER ENG For coarsely adjusting the H phase during genlock.
90 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 4) CAM USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens The settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the CAM MAIN MENU 1, 2 and 3 screens) allocated to the SUB menus to the SUB MENU screen are performed on this screen.
91 BLACK SHADING screen The black shading adjustments are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks DETECTION == VF display ENG For execution of the digital shading compensation. CORRECT (DIG) ON OFF ENG For setting the digital shading compensation to ON or OFF.
92 INITIALIZE screen The camera menu settings are initialized and scene files are saved on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks READ FACTORY DATA == VF display ENG For restoring the camera menu data settings to the factory settings. WRITE USER DATA == ENG For saving the user ’ s own camera menu data in the unit ’ s memory.
93 Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 4) EV ALUA TION screen The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. O S/N measurement screen The S/N measurements are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks S/N ON OFF VF display ENG For setting the S/N measurement to ON or OFF.
94 VTR MAIN MENU screen SUB menu VF display Remarks FUNCTION ENG Index for opening the FUNCTION screen. BATTERY/ TAPE ENG Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE screen. BATTERY SETTING ENG Index for opening the BATTERY SETTING screen. VTR VF INDICATOR ENG Index for opening the VTR VF INDICATOR screen.
95 Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) FUNCTION screen The VTR ’ s functions are set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks NEWS REC MODE OFF 0.2 : 2.0 VF display USER ENG For selecting the VTR START button acknowledgment time during recording.
96 BA TTER Y/T APE screen The warning tone which signals the remaining battery charge and remaining tape and which is heard during shooting can be switched off if they prove to be distracting.
97 Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) 1. Either “ ¢ ¢ ” or “ ≥ ” appears in front of each item to indicate whether the item is set to ON or OFF. ¢ ¢ : ON ≥ : OFF 2. Each time the JOG dial button is pressed, the setting moves in the following sequence: 7 AUTO : The NEAR END voltage value preset in each battery is used.
98 <Note> The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are 200 Hz to 10 kHz. Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Item Variable range Remarks VF display SAVE LED SAVE&TAPE SAVE USER ENG For setting the operation of the SAVE lamp.
99 Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) MIC/AUDIO screen The MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks VF display Item Variable range Remarks VF display MIC LOWCUT CH2 FRONT REAR F&R OFF USER ENG For setting the high-pass filter for the CH2 mic input.
100 Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) <Note> When USER is set for the UB MODE item, it is not possible to set EXT for the VITC UB MODE item. Similarly, it is not possible to set EXT for the UB MODE item when USER has been set for the VITC UB MODE item.
101 Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) The time code and user ’ s bit settings are performed on this screen. VITC UB MODE USER DATE TIME EXT TCG USER ENG For setting what is to be written as the user ’ s bit in the VITC area. USER : User setting (fixed).
102 TIME DA TE screen The time/date settings are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks YEAR 00 — 99 VF display ENG For setting the year. MONTH 1 — 12 ENG For setting the month. DAY 1 — 31 ENG For setting the day. HOUR 0 — 23 ENG For setting the hours.
103 Setting menu screens (VTR USER MENU SELECT) ON ( ¢ ¢ ) or OFF ( ≥ ) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENU screen.
104 Setting menu screens (VTR USER MENU SELECT) ON ( ¢ ¢ ) or OFF ( ≥ ) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENU screen. The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
105 W arning system When a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the user is alerted to the trouble by the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp and the lamps inside the viewfinder and also by warning tones heard from the speaker or earphone.
106 $ HUMID LCD display The HUMID display lights. The display will flash for 80 minutes after the condensation detection is released. WARNING lamp O The lamp lights when condensation has been detected. O The lamp will flash once a second after condensation detection is released.
107 2,5 EMERGENCY screw <Notes> O Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency. O Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, the mechanism may be damaged. O After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into place even when an attempt is made to close it.
108 Maintenance The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in a very humid place. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to stick to the drum.
109 Inspections prior to shooting Perform the following inspections prior to shooting to check that the systems are operating properly. It is recommended that the images be checked using a color monitor. Preparation for inspection 1 Insert a fully charged battery.
110 Inspections prior to shooting Inspecting the viewfinder 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 2 Check that the color bar signals are displayed on the viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls in such a way that the color bar signals appear clearly on the viewfinder.
111 Inspections prior to shooting Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions Inspecting the VTR unit 1 Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode. Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
112 6. Inspections relating to the time code and user ’ s bit 1 Set the user’s bit as required. For details on the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the user’s bit” (page 55). 2 Set the time code. For details on the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the time code” (page 56).
113 Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage: DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V) Power consumption: 38 W (maximum) 32 W (during SAVE REC mode) Ambient operating temperature: +32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C).
114 Specifications [VTR UNIT] [Connector Section] VTR Video System Sampling frequency: Y : 74 MHz P B /P R : 37 MHz Quantizing: 8 bits Video compression system: DCT + variable-length code Video compression ratio: 1/6.
115 Specifications [VIEWFINDER] (Optional accessory: AJ-HVF20) CRT: 2˝ high-resolution monochrome tube Video system: 1080i/59.94 Hz External adjustment controls: Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING S.
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