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- Page 1 Camera/VTR Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack ..21 Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack . . .22 Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack ... .23 Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack . -
Page 4: Cam Main Menu
Contents Setting menu screens ..... .77 <CAM MENUS> CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen ....77 CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen . -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The AJ-HDC27A integrates two units: 1) a high- definition (HD) color video camera featuring an IT- CCD equipped with a 1 million pixel on-chip lens that supports the full spectrum of HD TV (720P/59.94 Hz), and 2) a DVCPRO HD format VTR that incorporates the latest compression technology. - Page 6 Features Features of the camera unit Wide-ranging video gain selection A value ranging from –6 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.
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Page 7: Features Of The Vtr Unit
Features 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. The result is an even higher picture and sound quality. -
Page 8: System Configuration
Microphone kit microphone AJ-MC700P receiver WX-RJ700 2˝ viewfinder AJ-HVF27P Microphone holder AJ-MH700P Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON Camera/VTR AJ-HDC27A Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Tripod mount adapter SHAN-TM700 Setup memory card Extension control Multi-media card unit AJ-EC3 Panasonic Battery... -
Page 9: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their functions 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). -
Page 10: Audio Function Section
Parts and their functions 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. 2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording level adjustment) controls When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3 is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1... - Page 11 Parts and their functions 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.
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Page 12: Viewfinder Section
Parts and their functions Viewfinder section > < (Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P) (For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating intructions of the viewfinder.) 1 Viewfinder (optional accessory) While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. -
Page 13: Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section
Parts and their functions Shooting (recording)/playback function section (1) 1 CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter selector) control This is used to select the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject. If the control setting is changed while the menu display mode is set to “3”... - Page 14 Parts and their functions 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.
- Page 15 Parts and their functions 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.
- Page 16 Parts and their functions 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.
- Page 17 Parts and their functions Shooting (recording)/playback function section (5) > > MODE CHECK button While this button is held down, the camera’s setting mode is shown in the viewfinder. This does not affect the output signals of the camera. ? USER 1 and USER 2 buttons A user setting can be allocated to each of these buttons using the setting menu.
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Page 18: Warning/Status Display Section
Parts and their functions Warning/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. -
Page 19: Menu Operation Section
Parts and their functions Menu operation section 1 Setup card insertion slot The setup card, available as an optional accessory, is inserted into this slot. 2 MENU button When this is pressed, the camera unit’s user menu screen, which was set at the time of shipment, appears. - Page 20 Parts and their functions Time code related section (2) 4 HOLD button The time data display of the counter display section which was on the screen at the moment when this button is pressed is held. (However, the time code generator keeps running.) When the button is pressed again, the hold status is released.
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Page 21: Power Supply
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 batteries, namely: O Panasonic O Anton/Bauer O Sony <Note> Batteries of other makes can also be supported by... -
Page 22: Using The Panasonic Au-Bp402 Battery Pack
Power supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack Detach the battery mount. Connect the AU-M402H battery case connector with the connector on the unit. Attach the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover, and raise it above the rubber cap: screw holes will now be visible. -
Page 23: Using The Sony Np-1 Battery Pack
Power supply Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack Detach the battery mount. See page 22. Attach the accessory battery mounting connector. Attach the Sony battery holder. As shown in the figure, attach the battery case with the cover detached and then the detached cover. 1 Tighten the mounting screws. -
Page 24: Using The Sony Bp-L60/L90 Lithium-Ion Battery
Power supply Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium- ion battery Attach the accessory battery mounting connector. (Refer to the previous page.) Attach the battery holder for the lithium-ion battery. 1. As shown in the figure, detach the battery clamp, and attach the holder using the mounting screws. -
Page 25: Attaching The Lens
Attaching the lens Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the mount cap. Mount cap Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in the top center of the lens mount, and attach the lens. Mark Push down the lever for securing the lens to secure the lens. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Lens Flange
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. -
Page 27: Adjusting The White Shading
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. - Page 28 Adjusting the white shading 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. 3 Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB) adjustment again using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
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Page 29: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder Attaching the viewfinder Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF. Connect the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal. <Note> When connecting the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal, push the plug firmly into place. Push the viewfinder down. Tighten the stopper screw firmly. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Viewfinder Position
Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder position Pull up the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions to disengage the lock. Lever Viewfinder Loosen the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions. Move the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions, and adjust its position. -
Page 31: Audio Input Preparation
Audio input preparation When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder. Open the mic holder. AJ-HVF27P Mic holder Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw. -
Page 32: When Attaching A Microphone To The Main Unit For Use
Audio input preparation When attaching a microphone to the main unit for use Attaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder (optional accessory) Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the screws provided with the AJ-MH700P mic holder. Screws provided with mic holder Attach the microphone to the mic holder, and tighten the locking screw. -
Page 33: When Connecting A Microphone To The Mic In Jack
Audio input preparation When connecting a microphone to the MIC IN jack Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. MIC IN jack Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded. -
Page 34: When Using A Wireless Microphone
Audio input preparation When using a wireless microphone Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver when Panasonic’s wireless system is to be used. Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver to the WX- ZJ770 camera attachment. Align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins on the battery case, etc. -
Page 35: Mounting The Unit On A Tripod
Mounting the unit on a tripod Use the tripod attachment available as an optional accessory for mounting the unit onto a tripod. 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. -
Page 36: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Attaching the shoulder strap 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. Adjusting the shoulder pad position The shoulder pad can be slid up to 15 mm either backward or forward from the center position (factory... -
Page 37: Attaching The Rain Cover
Attaching the rain cover Example showing use of the SHAN- RC700 rain cover Connecting the extension control unit By connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote control. When the AJ-EC3 is connected and the POWER switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 are set to ON, the unit is automatically set to the remote control mode. -
Page 38: Viewfinder Lamp Displays
Viewfinder 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). 2 BATT (battery) lamp This starts flashing when the battery voltage has dropped to the level where the battery will no longer be usable in several minutes’... -
Page 39: Setting The Lamp Displays
Viewfinder lamp displays Setting the lamp displays Select the items targeted for the the “!LED” screen of the CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen. (Under the factory settings, the “!LED” screen is not displayed.) To perform operations on the “!LED” screen, either switch the unit to the engineer mode menu or select the “!LED”... -
Page 40: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
Viewfinder 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. marker and safety zone markers also appear. The items which have been set to ON by the switches relating to the viewfinder displays or the VF DISPLAY screen of the setting menu are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen. - Page 41 Viewfinder 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.) in the standard mode O 1/60.0 to 1/251.3 (SYNCHRO SCAN): Selection of synchro scan mode...
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Page 42: Selecting The Display Items
Viewfinder 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. Selectable items On the “VF INDICATOR”... -
Page 43: Display Modes And Setting Change Messages
Viewfinder 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. Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Situation in which message is displayed When the filter selection has been changed... -
Page 44: Switching The Display Mode
Viewfinder screen status displays Switching the display mode The display mode settings are switched on the VF DISPLAY screen. Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72) to open the “VF DISPLAY” screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “DISP MODE”... -
Page 45: Screen Displays
Screen displays Remaining battery charge and audio channel level and remaining tape displays Remaining tape display When there are 21 or more minutes of the tape remaining, all 7 segments up to the “F” position light. When there are less than 21 minutes of the tape remaining, the segments go out one by one in sequence every 3 minutes. -
Page 46: Adjusting The Date And Time
Adjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menus Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “TIME/DATE” screen. Turn the JOG dial button to select the item to be changed, and press the JOG dial button. Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting, and press the JOG dial button to enter the setting. -
Page 47: Adjusting The White Balance And Black Balance
Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance A better picture can be achieved by adjusting the white balance and black balance in the following sequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) 5 ABB (black balance adjustment) 5 AWB. There is usually no need to re-adjust the black balance even when the power has been turned off and back on. - Page 48 Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance 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. A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall) near the subject may be used as a substitute for the white pattern.
- Page 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). Messages relating to white balance adjustment Error Meaning Recommended action...
- Page 50 Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance When FILTER 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.
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Page 51: Adjusting The Black Balance
Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the black balance The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following cases: O When the unit is used for the first time O When the unit is used after it has not been used for a prolonged period of time O When the unit is used in an ambient temperature which has fluctuated significantly... -
Page 52: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the electronic shutter Shutter modes Available shutter modes and shutter speeds Mode Shutter speed Standard 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, For shooting fast-moving 1/500, 1/1000 and subjects clearly 1/2000 (sec.) SYNCHRO Between 1/60.0 sec. For shooting in such a way SCAN and 1/251.3 sec. -
Page 53: Changing The Shutter Speed And Mode Selection Range
Setting the electronic shutter Changing the shutter speed and mode selection range On the SHUTTER SPEED screen of CAM MENU, the setting range of the shutter speed can be restricted to the required range and whether or not to use the special operation mode (SYNCHRO SCAN) can be selected. -
Page 54: Adjusting The Audio Level
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. Proceed as follows to adjust the audio channel 1 and 2 levels manually. Manual audio level adjustments Set the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector switches to MAN. -
Page 55: Setting The Time Data
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. -
Page 56: Setting The Time Code
Setting the time data Setting the time code Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Set the TCG switch to SET. 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. -
Page 57: Externally Locking The Time Code
Setting the time data Externally locking the time code Set the POWER switch to ON. Set the TCG switch to F-RUN. Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 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 GENLOCK... -
Page 58: How To Use The User Data
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. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. User data operation Menus are used to save the setting menu contents in the user area of the camera’s memory and load them... -
Page 59: Setup Card Operations
Setup card operations 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. -
Page 60: Formatting The Setup Card
Setup card operations The operations for saving setting data on the setup card and loading the saved data from the card are performed on the CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen of CAM MAIN MENU 3. Formatting the setup card Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”... -
Page 61: Saving The Data Settings On The Card
Setup card operations Saving the data settings on the card Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen. Select the file No. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SELECT item which comes after WRITE, and press the JOG dial button. - Page 62 Setup card operations Give a title to the selected file. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.
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Page 63: Loading The Data Saved On The Card
Setup card operations Loading the data saved on the card Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen. Select the file No. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SELECT item which comes after READ, and press the JOG dial button. -
Page 64: Cassette Tapes
Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape Check that there are no cables around the cassette holder or top panel, and set the POWER switch to <Note> When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation. -
Page 65: Recording
Recording 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). -
Page 66: Shooting
Recording Shooting 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. If the white balance and/or black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. -
Page 67: Scene-To-Scene Continuity
Recording Scene-to-scene continuity 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. -
Page 68: Playback
Playback (checking what has been recorded) 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. Rec review When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens RET button is pressed, the last two seconds of the tape are automatically rewound, and the playback pictures on this part of the tape appear on the... -
Page 69: Other Vtr Functions
Other VTR functions NEWS REC function The NEWS REC function is set using NEWS REC MODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen. controlling 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. -
Page 70: Menu Operations
Menu operations The setting menu operations are performed using the MENU button and JOG dial button. configuration is divided into the camera unit’s setting menus and VTR unit’s setting menus. It is possible to select the engineer menu which enables all the setting menu items to be set or, alternatively, the user menu which consists of individually tailored menus so that only those menus which will be used most frequently can be set. -
Page 71: Basic Setting Menu Operations
Menu operations Basic setting menu operations Displaying menus User menu: Press the MENU button. The camera unit’s USER menu screen is displayed. When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR unit’s USER menu screen is displayed. Press the MENU button. -
Page 72: Displaying Sub-Menus And Deciding On Settings
Menu operations Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings Operations common to the user menu and engineer menu Turn the JOG dial button while the USER menu screen or MAIN menu screen is displayed. The cursor ( n ) moves to the SUB menu item. Example: Turn the JOG dial button. -
Page 73: Setting Menu Configuration
Setting menu configuration CAM MAIN MENU 1 } MATRIX TABLE MATRIX MATRIX R-G MATRIX R-B MATRIX G-R MATRIX G-B MATRIX B-R MATRIX B-G COLOR CORRECTION 1 COLOR CORRECTION 2 LOW SETTING } MASTER GAIN MID SETTING H. DTL LEVEL V. DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H. - Page 74 Setting menu configuration CAM MAIN MENU 2 VF DIAPLSY DISP CONDITION DISP MODE VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 LOW LIGHT LVL VF MARKER SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK FRAME SIG VF INDICATOR EXTENDER SHUTTER FILTER WHITE GAIN IRIS CAMERA ID ZOOM LVL...
- Page 75 Setting menu configuration CAM MAIN MENU 4 CAM USER MENU SELECT1 CAM USER MENU SELECT2 VF DISPLAY VF MARKER VF INDICATOR !LED CAMERA SW MODE SUPER GAIN CAM USER MENU SELECT3 BLACK SHADING DETECTION CORRECT (DIG) WHITE SHADING FLARE R FLARE G FLARE B FLARE COLORIMETRY...
- Page 76 Setting menu configuration VTR MAIN MENU FUNCTION BATTERY/TAPE BATTERY SELECT EXT DC IN SELECT BATT NEAR END ALARM BATT NEAR END CANCEL BATT END ALARM BATT REMAIN FULL TAPE NEAR END ALARM TAPE NEAR END TIME TAPE END ALARM TAPE REMAIN/$ BATTERY SETTING VTR VF INDICATOR TAPE (IND)
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Page 77: Setting Menu Screens
Setting menu screens 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. (Refer to pages 70 to 72 for the menu operations.) CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen SUB menu... -
Page 78: Cam Main Menu
Setting menu screens ROP screen The ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on this screen. Variable Item range display MASTER PED –200 USER MASTER PEDESTAL level setting. +200 (Max.) MASTER DTL –31 USER H. DTL/V. DTL level setting. MASTER 0.35 USER MASTER GAMMA setting. -
Page 79: Color Correction 1 Screen
Setting menu screens COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen The camera color saturation adjustments and hue adjustments are set on this screen. Variable Item range display R (SAT) –63 USER Color saturation R (PHASE) adjustment and hue adjustment: red Mg (SAT) –63 USER Color saturation Mg (PHASE) -
Page 80: Low Setting Screen
Setting menu screens LOW SETTING screen The low level gain is set on this screen. Variable Item range display MASTER GAIN –3dB USER –6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set. 30dB H. -
Page 81: High Setting Screen
Setting menu screens HIGH SETTING screen The high level gain is set on this screen. Variable Item range display MASTER GAIN –3dB USER –6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 12dB dB or 30 dB can be set. -
Page 82: Skin Tone Dtl Screen
Setting menu screens SKIN TONE DTL screen The skin tone detail of the camera is set on this screen. Variable Item range display SKIN TONE DTL ON USER For setting the skin tone detail to ON or OFF. SKIN TONE USER For setting zebra in the ZEBRA... -
Page 83: Gamma Screen
Setting menu screens GAMMA screen The gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display R GAMMA –15 USER Amount by which the R channel gamma is corrected in respect of the master gamma level. B GAMMA –15 USER... -
Page 84: Vf Display Screen
Setting menu screens VF DISPLAY screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Variable Item range display DISP NORMAL USER NORMAL: CONDITION HOLD The statuses are displayed at all times. HOLD: The statuses are displayed when MODE CHECK SW is ON. -
Page 85: Vf Indicator Screen
Setting menu screens VF INDICATOR screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Variable Item range display EXTENDER USER For setting the extender display to ON or OFF. SHUTTER USER For setting the shutter speed display to ON or OFF. -
Page 86: Shutter Speed Screen
Setting menu screens SHUTTER SPEED screen The shutter speed is set on this screen. Variable Item range display SYNCHRO For setting the synchro SCAN scan shutter speed. 1/100 For switching the 1/100 shutter speed setting to ON or OFF. 1/120 For switching the 1/120 shutter speed setting to ON or OFF. -
Page 87: Camera Sw Mode Screen
Setting menu screens CAMERA SW MODE screen The modes of the camera switches are set on this screen. Variable Item range display FILTER INH USER For selecting whether or not the data in the AWB memories (channel A, channel B) is to be held for each filter. -
Page 88: Cam Main Menu
Setting menu screens 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. Variable Item range display SELECT USER For selecting the number of the file to be loaded. -
Page 89: Genlock/Iris Screen
Setting menu screens GENLOCK/IRIS screen The genlock and iris control settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display H PHASE USER For coarsely adjusting the COARSE H phase during genlock. H PHASE FINE USER For finely adjusting the H phase during genlock. -
Page 90: Cam User Menu Select 1 Screen
Setting menu screens 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. Registration ON (¢... -
Page 91: Black Shading Screen
Setting menu screens BLACK SHADING screen The black shading adjustments are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display DETECTION For execution of the digital shading compensation. CORRECT (DIG) ON For setting the digital shading compensation to ON or OFF. WHITE SHADING screen The white shading adjustments are performed on this screen. -
Page 92: Initialize Screen
Setting menu screens INITIALIZE screen The camera menu settings are initialized and scene files are saved on this screen. Variable Item range display READ FACTORY For restoring the camera DATA menu data settings to the factory settings. WRITE USER For saving the user’s own DATA camera menu data in the unit’s memory. - Page 93 Setting menu screens EVALUATION screen O S/N measurement screen The S/N measurements are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display For setting the S/N measurement. DETAIL For setting the DETAIL to ON or OFF. H-F COMPE. For setting the high- frequency compensation to ON or OFF.
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Page 94: Vtr Main Menu Screen
Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU screen SUB menu Remarks display FUNCTION Index for opening the FUNCTION screen. BATTERY/ Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE TAPE screen. BATTERY Index for opening the BATTERY SETTING SETTING screen. VTR VF Index for opening the VTR VF INDICATOR INDICATOR screen. -
Page 95: Function Screen
Setting menu screens FUNCTION screen The VTR’s functions are set on this screen. Variable Item range display NEWS REC USER For selecting the VTR MODE START button acknowledgment time during recording. OFF: The pressing of the VTR START button is acknowledged immediately, recording is stopped, and the unit is set... -
Page 96: Battery/Tape Screen
Setting menu screens BATTERY/TAPE 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. Variable Item range display BATTERY AJ-BP490 USER For selecting the type of SELECT AU-BP402... -
Page 97: Battery Setting Screen
Setting menu screens BATTERY SETTING screen The type of battery to be used is selected and its settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display AJ-BP490 MANUAL For setting the AJ-BP490 AUTO and the PACO HP-90A battery. AU-BP402 MANUAL For setting the AU-BP402 AUTO... -
Page 98: Vtr Vf Indicator Screen
Setting menu screens VTR VF INDICATOR screen The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is set on this screen. Variable Item range display TAPE (IND) USER For switching the remaining tape display to ON or OFF. BATTERY (IND) USER For switching the battery voltage display to ON or OFF. - Page 99 Setting menu screens MIC/AUDIO screen The MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display MIC LOWCUT FRONT USER For setting the high-pass REAR filter for the CH2 mic input. F&R FRONT: The high-pass filter REAR : The high-pass filter F&R LIMITER USER...
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Page 100: Tc/Ub Screen
Setting menu screens TC/UB screen The time code and user’s bit settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display TC MODE USER For setting the time code to the DF or NDF mode. DF : The time code is set NDF : The time code is set UB MODE USER... - Page 101 Setting menu screens TC/UB screen The time code and user’s bit settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display VITC UB MODE USER USER For setting what is to be DATE written as the user’s bit in TIME the VITC area.
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Page 102: Time Date Screen
Setting menu screens TIME DATE screen The time/date settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display YEAR 00—99 For setting the year. MONTH 1 —12 For setting the month. 1 —31 For setting the day. HOUR 0 —23 For setting the hours. -
Page 103: Vtr User Menu Select
Setting menu screens 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. FUNCTION screen Variable Item... -
Page 104: Vtr Vf Indicator Screen
Setting menu screens 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. VTR VF INDICATOR screen Variable Item... -
Page 105: Warning System
Warning 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. - Page 106 Warning system $ 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.
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Page 107: Emergency Eject
Emergency eject If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the EMERGENCY screw. enables the cassette to be removed. Set the power to OFF. Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross- shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red). -
Page 108: Maintenance
Maintenance Condensation 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. -
Page 109: Inspections Prior To Shooting
Inspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspection 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. Insert a fully charged battery. Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display has not come on and that at least 5 segments of the BATTERY display are lighted. -
Page 110: Inspecting The Viewfinder
Inspections prior to shooting Inspecting the viewfinder Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 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. -
Page 111: Inspecting The Aperture And Zoom Functions
Inspections prior to shooting Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions 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. Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode. - Page 112 Inspections prior to shooting Inspecting the VTR unit 2. Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO. Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT. Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at a suitable sound source, and check that the changes in the level displays for both CH1 and CH2 reflect the changes in the strength of the...
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Page 113: Specifications
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) Storage temperature: –4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C) Ambient operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time:... - Page 114 Specifications [VTR UNIT] VTR Video System Sampling frequency: : 74 MHz : 37 MHz Quantizing: 8 bits Video compression system: DCT + variable-length code Video compression ratio: 1/6.7 Error correction: Reed-Solomon product code Video recording bit rate: 100 Mbps Video band: : 20 MHz : 10 MHz VTR Audio System...
- Page 115 Specifications [VIEWFINDER] (Optional accessory: AJ-HVF27P) CRT: 2˝ high-resolution monochrome tube Video system: 720P/59.94 Hz External adjustment controls: Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING Switches: TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/OFF [ACCESSORIES] O Shoulder strap (a1) O Battery terminals (including screws) for supporting Sony battery packs O Battery holder (already installed on main unit) for Anton/Bauer battery packs [RELATED COMPONENTS &...
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