Panasonic AKHC930 - MULT FORMAT CAMERA Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic AKHC930 - MULT FORMAT CAMERA Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AKHC930 - MULT FORMAT CAMERA Operating Instructions Manual

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Multi-Format Camera
Model AK-HC930P
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 Multi-Format Camera Model AK-HC930P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For your safety FCC Note: CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To assure continued compliance follow the attached DO NOT OPEN installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents For your safety ................2 Overview .
  • Page 4: Overview

    CCDs, and they achieve a high performance which is on a par with that of SD. Furthermore, the moire in the band has been slashed by offsetting the pixels by combining Panasonic’s unique horizontal line readout CCDs with high-accuracy signal processing.
  • Page 5: Controls And Their Functions

    Controls and their functions AUTO W / B MENU SHUTTER VTR / RET OFF ON > RET A RET B CALL < LEVEL TALK TALK INCOM1 INCOM2 INCOM1 INCOM2 BREAKER POWER CONT CCU OFF EXT EXT I/O TALLY EARPHONE TRUNK PUSH PUSH DC IN...
  • Page 6 Controls and their functions Y /C FILTER LOCAL MONI SEL FILTER 1 CAP 3200K 2 CLEAR 4300K 3 1 / 4ND 6300K 4 1/16ND CROSS 5 1/64ND CAM/VTR GAIN OUTPUT W.BAL L O W C A M S T B Y S AV E H I G H T E S T...
  • Page 7 Controls and their functions A Lens mount (Bayonet type) < INCOM2 PGM level control [INCOM2 PGM] This is where the lens is mounted. This is used to adjust the INCOM2 and PGM mixing level. B Lens clamp lever The lens is inserted into the lens mount A, and this lever = RET-A selector switch [RET A] This switch is used to select the return images to be is then turned to clamp the lens in place.
  • Page 8 Controls and their functions J RCB connector [RCB] W Optical filter selector switch [FILTER LOCAL] The simplified remote control unit (RCB, optional This is pressed to adjust the optical filter manually. accessory) is connected to this connector. When it is pressed again, the optical filter can be controlled by the ROP.
  • Page 9 Controls and their functions c JOG dial button g Lens connector [LENS] Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed The lens cable is connected to this connector. moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings h Front MIC1 connector [MIC1] are established by operating this dial button.
  • Page 10: Mounting The Lens

    Mounting the lens Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap. Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector. LENS connector Lens clamp lever Mount cap Align the center mark on the lens with the groove at the <Notes>...
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Lens Flange Back

    Adjusting the lens flange back Adjust the flange back (distance from the surface where the lens is mounted to the surface where the images are formed) if the subject fails to be precisely focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle settings when zoom operations are to be performed.
  • Page 12: Performing The Viewfinder Adjustments

    Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF Connect the plug to the viewfinder’s connector. position. <Note> When connecting the plug to the viewfinder’s Attach the accessory mounting plate to the viewfinder. connector, ensure that it is fully and securely inserted.
  • Page 13 Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Left or right position adjustment Forwrd or backward position adjustment Loosen the stopper screw. Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing lever towards the outside to release the it from the locked position.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Microphone

    Connecting a microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder. Open the microphone holder. If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded so requires, set the AUDIO IN switch to F.
  • Page 15: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    Mounting the camera on a tripod Use the tripod attachment, available as an optional Detaching the camera from the tripod attachment accessory, to mount the camera on a tripod. While pushing the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera toward the back.
  • Page 16: Component System Configuration

    Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the Multi-Format Camera (AK-HC930P) and peripheral components is described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU930P) is not required unless a multiple number of cameras are to be controlled. The basic system configuration includes the lens, Multi-Format Camera, 2z viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote operation panel (ROP).
  • Page 17 Component system configuration Outline of peripheral components Component connections in an SD system Camera control unit (CCU: AK-HCU931P) Component connections This is the Multi-Format Camera’s camera control unit. It Refer to pages 18 to 20 for the component connections. is connected to the Multi-Format Camera using an optical After all the components have been connected (the fiber cable (optional accessory).
  • Page 18: System Connections 1 (With Multi-Format Camera)

    System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) 2z viewfinder AJ-HVF20P Y /C FILTER LOCAL MONI SEL CABLE TALLY/CALL OPEN SHORT ALARM FUSE FUSE FILTER 125V 5A 250V 2.5A 1 CAP 3200K 2 CLEAR 4300K 3 1 / 4ND 6300K LEVEL 4 1/16ND CROSS PGN1 5 1/64ND...
  • Page 19: System Connections 2 (With Build-Up Unit)

    System connections 2 (with build-up unit) Large lens Build-up unit AK-HBU931P 8z LCD viewfinder AK-HVF931P Y /C FILTER LOCAL MONI SEL CABLE TALLY/CALL OPEN SHORT ALARM FUSE FUSE 125V 5A 250V 2.5A FILTER 1 CAP 3200K 2 CLEAR 4300K 3 1 / 4ND 6300K LEVEL PGN1...
  • Page 20: System Connections 3 (With Msu)

    System connections 3 (with MSU) SD CARD CARD RESET ALARM REF FILE LOCAL CABLE STORE STORE HEAD POWER TALLY Y /C AUTO CLOSE TEST WHITE BLACK SET UP CAMERA FILTER LOCAL MONI SEL MONITOR MODE FLARE GAMMA KNEE WHITE HD. MATRIX SD. MATRIX CHARACTER 5600K GAMMA ON...
  • Page 21: Status Displays On Viewfinder Screen

    Status displays on viewfinder screen 1 Extender display: Besides the images, Multi-Format Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the This appears when the lens extender is being used. viewfinder screen. In addition, the center marker and safety 2 Shutter speed/mode display: zone markers are also displayed.
  • Page 22: Menu Operations

    Menu operations Basic setting menu operations _ Displaying the menus _ Entering the menu data After accessing the item menus, enter the respective data. User menu Press the MENU button. Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item to be set. The camera’s USER menu screen now appears on the viewfinder or monitor.
  • Page 23 Menu operations _ Entering the menu data (continued) When the setting flashes one character at a time, press the JOG dial to move the flashing toward the right. When the JOG dial is pressed, flashing moves toward the right. C a m S e t t i n g 3 R E T I D R E T 1 : A B C D 1 0 0 1 R E T I D R E T 2...
  • Page 24: Setting Menu Configuration

    Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus Operation VF Setting1 Side Modulation (for changing the brightness level of the signals outside the zone markers) Viewfinder settings1 Zone Mark (13:9/4:3/OFF) (for setting the zone markers) Safety Mark (16:9/4:3/OFF) (for setting the safety markers) Center Mark (for setting the center marker) Center Mark Sel...
  • Page 25 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus Painting CAM SETTING SW FLARE (for setting the flare to ON or OFF) Image ON/OFF settings BLACK GAMMA (for setting the black gamma to ON or OFF) GAMMA (for setting the gamma to ON or OFF) KNEE (for setting the knee to ON or OFF) WHITE CLIP...
  • Page 26 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus Painting Color Correct1 G SAT (for adjusting the Green gain) Matrix adjustments G PHASE (for adjusting the Green phase) G_Cy SAT (for adjusting the G_Cy gain) G_Cy PHASE (for adjusting the G-Cy phase) Cy SAT (for adjusting the Cy gain) Cy PHASE (for adjusting the Cy phase)
  • Page 27: Ak-Hc930P Connector Pin Assignment

    AK-HC930P Connector pin assignment CN# in the CN# in the CN# in the Instructions Instructions Instructions OPT FIBER EDW.3K.93C.TLC (Hirakawa) RCB HA10A-10R-10SC (Hirose) FRONT MIC HA16PRM-3S(05) (Hirose) Pin# Signal Pin# Signal Pin# Signal OPT-TX (Mark Band = IN) CAM_DATA(H) FRONT_MIC_GND OPT-RX (Mark Band = OUT) CAM_DATA(C) FRONT_MIC(H)
  • Page 28: External Dimension Drawings

    External dimension drawings 14-3/8z (365 mm) 5z (126 mm) ULTI FORMAT DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM MONITOR OUT AUTO HD SDI OUT W / B LENS MENU AUX OUT SHUTTER MIC1 PROMPTER/GL VTR / RET OFF ON Y /C FILTER LOCAL MONI SEL RET A RET B CALL...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Control Power supply: DC 12 V (when external power 1) Power selection: EXT, OFF, CCU is supplied) 2) USER SEL: Functions specified by menu items AC 150 V–240 V (when CCU can be allocated to the switch. is connected) 3) RET A/B selection: For selecting the return signal Power consumption: 33 W (during external...
  • Page 30 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...

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