Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HDC27H Panasonic
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Model No. AJ- P Camera-Recor der Operating Instructions VQT0R10 F0505T0 -F @ Printed in Japan ENGLISH Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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 (continued) Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Intr oduction Features The AJ-HDC27H is a camera-recorder that supports the SMPTE-296M 1280 a 720 scanning standard. Integrated in this single unit are an HD color video camera featuring a 1-million pixel IT-CCD unit with on- chip lens as the pickup device, and a DVCPRO HD format VTR incorporating the latest compression technology.
6 Features (continued) Features of the camera unit Prime lens mode Not only the lens that does justice to the sensitivity equivalent to a film but also the various devices and equipment that are perip.
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 Microphone holder AJ-MH800G Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case AJ-HT901G Tripod moun.
9 P ower suppl y 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 9 Shoulder pad This pad can be adjusted to facilitate operation when the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder. The pad position can be moved forward or backward when the two securing screws are loosened. : Mounting hook for tape measure The tape measure used to measure the subject distance is attached here.
11 A udio 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.
12 A udio 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 switch.
13 Viewfinder section (For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder.) P ar ts and their functions (continued) ON OFF 2 8 7 ; = < 1 : 9 36 45 > 7 Front tally lamp This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is set to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while the VTR unit is recording.
14 2 Synchro scan adjustment switches These switches become effective when the shutter switch 7 is set to ON and SYNCHRO SCAN 1 is selected (The messages “SS: 1¢ ¢ . ¢ deg” appear on the viewfinder screen). They are used to adjust the synchro scan speed.
15 Shooting (recor ding)/playbac k 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.
16 Shooting (recor ding)/playbac k 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.
17 Shooting (recor ding)/playbac k function section (4) ; MONITOR OUT switch This is used to select the video and audio signals which are to be output from the HD SDI MON connector and the audio signals which are to be output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.
18 Shooting (recor ding)/playbac k function section (5) D PLAY/PAUSE button This is pressed to view the playback picture on the viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor.
19 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 .
20 1 AB 0 d BC Z 7 3 ¢¢¢¢ V T R U S E R M E N U ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢ F I L M U S E R M E N U ¢¢¢¢ Menu operation section 1 SD memory card insertion slot An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted here. This slot is used for writing/saving menu data.
21 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 bits are to be set. 8 SHIFT button This causes the digit to be set to flash when the time code or user bits are to be set.
22 Removal lever Battery pack P o wer supply Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit’s power supply.
23 P ower suppl y (continued) Using the P anasonic battery pack 3 Connect the plug on the battery pack to the connector inside the case, and insert the battery pack. <Note> Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, be absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power.
24 P ower suppl y (continued) Using the Son y batter y pac k Using the V -mount type batter y pac k 2 1 3 4 Attach the V-mount adapter plate. Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into place. Please consult your local dealer for any questions regarding the NP/BP adapter plate or V-mount adapter plate.
25 Using an A C power suppl y (When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used) <Notes> O Check the pin signals of the DC IN socket when using an external power supply other than the AJ- B75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A) Supplying +12V power to the GND terminal by mistake may give rise to ignition, resulting in a fire, or it may cause injury.
26 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.
27 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.
28 Adjusting the white shading This unit comes with a function for storing white shading adjustment values. Up to eight of these values can be stored in the internal memory.
29 Adjusting the white shading (continued) 11 Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON. 12 Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of colour irregularities.
30 Adjusting the white shading (continued) 21 If the lens is provided with an extender, engage the extender function, and repeat steps 13 to 20 . The compensation values for when the lens extender function is provided and for when it is not are both stored in one file in memory.
31 Adjusting the white shading (continued) Select the file No. Give a title to the selected file. 5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item.
32 11 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE: item. < L E N S F I L E > F I L E S E L E C T : 1 R E A D W R I T E R E S E T A L L n T I T L E : 222222222222.
33 7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The recorded data from the white shading file is read. 8 Press the MENU button twice. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
34 Adjusting the vie wfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory .) Attaching the vie wfinder and adjusting its position The viewfinder’s position can be adjusted in the front- back and left-right directions so that what appears on its screen inside can be seen most easily.
35 A udio 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.
36 A udio input preparation (continued) 1 Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. 5 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. 6 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded.
37 A udio input preparation (continued) 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.
38 A udio input preparation (continued) 3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to “LINE.” 1 Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component using the XLR cable. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the audio component has been connected to “REAR.
39 Mounting the unit on a tripod 1 Attach the tripod adapter to the tripod. <Note> Select the adapter holes that best support the center of gravity of the unit and tripod adapter. Check that the diameters of the selected holes match the diameters of the pan head.
40 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.
41 AJ-EC3 AJ- 65 ∫ 1 Connecting the e xtension contr ol 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.
42 T ALL Y / REC BA TT VTR SA VE 1 4 2 3 Vie wfinder lamp displa ys 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 126, 127).
43 Viewfinder lamp displa ys (continued) 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.
44 Vie wfinder screen status displa ys In addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings and messages indicating its operating statuses are displayed on the viewfinder screen.
45 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) 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. The unit in which the shutter speed is displayed can be set on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.
46 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) B Battery type This indicates the type of battery selected. C Total tape length This indicates the total length of the cassette tape.
47 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) Selecting the displa y items 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) to open the “VF INDICATOR” screen. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the desired item. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set ON or OFF for other items.
48 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) Displa y 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.
49 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) Switching the displa y mode The display mode settings are switched on the VF DISPLAY screen. 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) to open the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.
50 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) Setting the camera ID The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen. Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used. <Note> The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menu is displayed even if color bar signals are output.
51 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 displa ys Displa ys relating to error s and warnings For details, refer to “Warning system” (pages 126 and 127). Remaining tape display The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments.
52 Adjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menus 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “TIME/DATE” screen of VTR MAIN MENU. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to select the item to be changed, and press the JOG dial button.
53 Adjusting the white balance and blac k 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.
54 Adjusting the white balance and blac k balance (continued) 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.
55 Adjusting the white balance and blac k balance (continued) 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).
56 Adjusting the white balance and blac k balance (continued) Adjusting the blac k 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.
57 Setting the electr onic 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. O When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will increasingly open and the depth of focus will become shallower as the shutter speed is increased.
58 Setting the electr onic shutter (continued) Changing the shutter speed and mode selection range 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “SHUTTER SPEED” screen.
59 Setting the electr onic shutter (continued) Switching the sync hro scan shutter speed displa y The unit enables the SYNCHRO SCAN mode to be displayed on the viewfinder screen to be switched to “1/ ¢¢¢ (sec.),” “ ¢¢¢ %” or “ ¢¢¢ d (angle)” on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.
60 Film tone gamma function The unit incorporates a total of three gamma curves— two cine curves (for films/for videos) and the conventional video gamma curve—and it enables the curve that best suits the application at hand to be selected.
61 V ariable frame rate This camera-recorder enables the frame rate (shooting speed) to be set from 4 fps to 60 fps. Since the 720P/59.94 Hz or 720P/60.
62 n < F R A M E M O D E > F R A M E R A T E R A N G E : 6 0 - 1 2 F R A M E R A T E : 2 4 S C A N R E V E R S E : O F F U S E R S W F R A M E R A T E : 2 4 V ariable frame rate (continued) Afte.
63 V ariable frame rate (continued) <Notes> In this unit, the frame rate is set by changing the storage time of the optical signals sensed by the CCD.
64 Adjusting the audio le vel When the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector switches are set to AUTO, the audio CH1 and CH2 input levels are adjusted automatically.
65 Setting the time data When the user bits and time code are both to be used, the user bits are set first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bits are being set so that the time code setting will be off. The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.
66 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.
67 Externally loc king 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.
68 T ape management inf ormation This unit automatically stores as the tape management information both the frame rate information which indicates the shooting speed and the active frame information which indicates the first frame where the frame image was switched in the user bits of the sub-code track area (this used to be the LTC area).
69 Ho w 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.
70 Ho w to use the scene file The contents of the setting menus can be saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory, and they can be loaded from this area. Four scene files are provided in the unit. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses.
71 How to use the scene file (continued) 14 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data settings and title are saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory.
72 How to use the scene file (contin ued) Loading the scene file 7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data settings saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory are loaded, and the settings are completed.
73 How to use the scene file (contin ued) Resetting the scene file 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SCENE SEL item.
74 Setting Data Using an SD memory card An SD memory card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. O The SD memory cards used with this unit do not comply with the SD standards.
75 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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
76 Saving the data settings on the car d Select the file No. Give a title to the selected file. SD memory card operations (contin ued) 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen.
77 If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be saved. 14 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
78 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 .
79 SD memory card operations (contin ued) If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded. 7 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
80 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.
81 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 132 to 135).
82 Shooting Recor ding (continued) 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.
83 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.
84 When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback pictures can be monitored on the viewfinder screen. These playback pictures can be monitored in two other ways.
85 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.
86 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.
87 Menu operations (contin ued) User menu: Engineer menu Basic setting menu operations Displa ying menus FILM (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.
88 < R O P > n M A S T E R P E D : + 0 0 0 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.
89 Set ting menu configuration FILM (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 MAST.
90 Set ting menu configuration (contin ued) FILM (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 DETECT ZEBRA2 LOW LIGHT LVL SYNCHRO SCAN DISP.
91 Set ting menu configuration (contin ued) FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT1 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT2 BLACK SHADING FLARE INITIALIZE DIAGNOSTIC OPTION ROP LOW SETTING MID SETTIN.
92 Set ting menu configuration (contin ued) VTR MAIN MENU FUNCTION BATTERY/TAPE VTR VF INDICATOR MIC/AUDIO TIME/DATE NEWS REC MODE HUMID OPE REC START PAUSE TIMER RETAKE MODE INTERVAL REC MODE INTERVA.
93 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MENUS The main menu consists of FILM (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.
94 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 R OP screen The ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks MASTER PED (FILM MENU) (CAM MENU) –200 : +000 : +018 : +200 (Max.) VF display USER ENG MASTER PEDESTAL level setting.
95 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (continued) COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen The camera color saturation adjustments and hue adjustments are set on this screen.
96 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (contin ued) LO W SETTING screen The low level gain is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks ∫ MASTER GAIN (FILM MENU) –3dB : 0dB : 30dB VF display USER ENG –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.
97 HIGH SETTING screen The high level gain is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks ∫ MASTER GAIN (FILM MENU) –3dB : 6dB : 30dB VF display USER ENG –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set. (CAM MENU) –6dB : 12dB : 30dB –6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.
98 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (contin ued) SKIN T ONE 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.
99 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (contin ued) The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. GAMMA screen The gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen.
100 SPOT OFF ON 109% 0% ZEBRA 2 DETECT ZEBRA 2 ZEBRA 1 DETECT 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.
101 VF INDICA T OR 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.
102 The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 (contin ued) 1.
103 SHUTTER SELECT screen A shutter speed is set in each POSITION item on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks SYNCHRO SCAN 2 90.0 deg : 180.0 deg : 225.0 deg VF display ENG For selecting the shutter speed which is to be set in SYNCHRO SCAN 2. POSITION 1 SEL (FILM MENU) (CAM MENU) 180.
104 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.
105 Item Variable range Remarks VF display CAMERA SW MODE screen USER2 SW (CAM MENU) (FILM MENU) INH S.GAIN S.IRIS S.BLK B.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW Y GET RET SW F.RATE USER ENG For allocating the functions in USER2 button. <Notes> O When B.
106 The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 (contin ued) SUPER GAIN screen The gain allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks S.
107 CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen Item Variable range Remarks VF display CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen The settings for saving (recording) specific menu data on the SD memory card and loading (reading) the data from the card are performed on this screen.
WRITE == USER ENG For writing lens files to the SD memory card. 108 The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 (contin ued) GENLOCK/IRIS screen The genlock and iris control settings are performed on this screen.
109 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 (contin ued) The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. LENS ADJ screen The lens adjustments are performed on this screen.
110 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens The settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the FILM or CAM MAIN MENU 1, 2 and 3 screens) allocated to the SUB menus to the SUB MENU screen are performed on this screen.
111 BLA CK 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.
112 The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 (contin ued) DIA GNOSTIC screen The usage statuses and software versions are displayed on this screen.
113 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 (contin ued) EV ALU A 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 VF display ENG For setting the S/N measurement.
114 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 (contin ued) O Resolution measurement screen The resolution measurements are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks RESOLUTION ON VF display ENG For setting the resolution measurement. DETAIL ON OFF ENG For setting the DETAIL to ON or OFF.
115 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.
116 Set ting 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.
117 B A TTER Y/T APE screen Item Variable range Remarks BATT NEAR END ALARM ON OFF VF display USER ENG For setting the warning tone heard when the battery is near the end of its charge to ON or OFF.
118 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) 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.
119 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) 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.
120 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) 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. FRONT : The high-pass filter for the front mic input is set to ON.
121 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) <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.
122 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) The time code and user bits settings are performed on this screen. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
FRONT == ENG For displaying the version of the LCD panel drive microcomputer. 123 TIME D A TE screen The time/date settings are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks YEAR 00—05 —99 VF display ENG For setting the year. MONTH 1 — 12 ENG For setting the month.
EXT DC IN SELECT ¢ ≥ ENG For setting the registration of the EXT DC IN SELECT item on the USER MENU screen. 124 Set ting 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.
125 Set ting menu screens VTR USER MENU SELECT (contin ued) 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.
126 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.
127 $ HUMID LCD display The HUMID display lights. Even after condensation detection has been released, it will continue to flash once a second for the next 80 minutes. WARNING lamp The lamp lights when condensation has been detected. Tally lamp The lamp flashes four times a second.
128 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.
129 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.
130 Connector s and signals A UDIO IN 1 GND 2 A UDIO IN (H) 3 A UDIO IN (C) Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007 Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG (Hirose Denki) PUSH 1 3 2 FRONT MIC IN 1 GND 2 A UDIO IN(H.
131 Connectors and signals (contin ued) Matsushita part number K1AB112J0006 Maker part number HR10A-10R-125C (Hirose Denki) 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 EVF 1 UNREG+12V 2 UNREG+12V 3 A+9.0V 4 A GND 5 A GND 6 VF-Y 7 VF-Y GND 8 VF-CLK 9 VF-WR 10 VF-D A T A 11 UNREG GND 12 ZEBRA-SW 13 PEAKING 14 A+9.
132 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 f or inspection 1 Insert a fully charged battery.
133 Inspections prior to shooting (continued) 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.
134 Inspections prior to shooting (continued) Inspecting the aper ture 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.
135 6. Inspections relating to the time code and user bits 1 Set the user bits as required. For details on the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the user bits” (page 65). 2 Set the time code. For details on the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the time code” (page 66).
136 Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage: DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V) Power consumption: 36 W Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Ambient operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx.
137 Specifications (continued) [VTR UNIT] [Connector Section] VTR T ape T ranspor t System Tape used: 1/4-inch DVCPRO L-size cassette tape Tape speed: 135.28 mm/s (59.94 Hz) 135.4154 mm/s (60.00 Hz) Recording/playback time: 32 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP) FF/REW time: Approx.
138 Specifications (continued) [VIEWFINDER] (Optional accessory: AJ-HVF27BP) CRT: 2.0-inch high-resolution monochrome tube Video system: 720 lines, 60 fields External adjustment controls: Controls: BR.
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