Operating Instructions Studio Handy Camera AK-HC3800G/GS Model No. Für Erlauterungen in Deutsch, konsultieren Sie bitte die mitgelieferte CD-ROM. DEUTSCH (→ Seite 5) Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. FRANÇAIS (→ page 5) Per le istruzioni in italiano, vedere il CD-ROM in dotazione. (→ pagina 5) ITALIANO Para la explicación en español, consulte el CD-ROM suministrado.
Read this first! CAUTION: CAUTION The optical cable shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this equipment from the power supply, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN disconnect the optical cable from the equipment. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. indicates safety information. EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...
Read this first! (continued) EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AK-HC3800) The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 2009, and • electromagnetic environments E1 - E5. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1>...
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Read this first! (continued) ENGLISH ITALIANO How to open the operating instruction manual PDF files Come aprire i file dei manuali di istruzioni per l’uso Discontinue installation if the installation screen of the software opens as Se inserendo il CD-ROM si apre la schermata di installazione del a result of inserting the CD-ROM.
This unit is a studio handy camera that supports the 1080i format. Combined use with Panasonic's peripheral equipment Camera Control Unit AK- HCU200/S and Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP200G enables you to build an optical transmission studio camera system with high image quality capable of uncompressed long-distance transmission at a low cost.
Features 1080i, 2.2-megapixel CCDs employed Using this function enables the chromatic aberration around the lens to be compensated and high quality video signals to be obtained. • The standard sensitivity is F11 (F12 with 50 Hz). High sensitivity is However, a lens supporting chromatic aberration compensation must also achieved.
The versions of the software of the peripheral equipment (CCU and ROP) to be connected to the AK-HC3800G/GS may need to be • Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue designed for coated lenses, updated.
This enables the accessory camera number sheet to be attached. Optical fiber connector <OPT FIBER> Use this to connect the CCU (camera control unit) with an optical fiber multi cable. When it is not in use, cover it with its dust cap. AK-HC3800G: OPS2402-R (TAJIMI ELECTRONICS) AK-HC3800GS: EDW.3K.93C.TLC (LEMO)
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Parts and their functions (continued) 18 17 CALL LEVEL TALK INCOM FRONT +48V +48V REAR DC OUT 12V 1A LINE MIC LINE MIC CTRL DC IN PROMPTER MIC 1 MIC 2 Camera power switch <POWER> OPT LED Use this to select the camera power input (power supplied from the This indicates the camera’s optical signal reception status.
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Parts and their functions (continued) INCOM FRONT +48V +48V REAR DC OUT 12V 1A LINE MIC LINE MIC CTRL DC IN PROMPTER MIC 1 MIC 2 27 28 22 21 20 RET switching control connector <RET CTRL> MIC1 selector switch1 <FRONT/REAR> Connect the cable of the RET switching box here to control the ON/ If the MIC1 selector switch2 is set to "MIC,"...
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[>]: CLEAR → 1/4 → 1/16 → 1/64 → CLEAR →... For the latest information not described in the Operating Instructions, refer to the following websites. ND filter selector LED http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ The LED for the selected optical filter number lights up. 1: CLEAR <Note>...
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Parts and their functions (continued) Menu switch <MENU> When this switch is pressed, the camera’s USER menu screen appears ([OPERATION]/[MAINTENANCE] menu). When it is pressed again, the menu screen display is cleared. JOG dial button <SELECT> Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed moves the cursor to the setting items.
Attaching/detaching the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder Attaching the rear viewfinder An HD viewfinder can be used with this unit. Use the AK-HVF70G rear viewfinder (optional accessory). Use the AJ-HVF21KG or AJ-CVF100G (optional accessory). For details on handling the LCD viewfinder, refer to the operating For details on handling the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions instructions of the LCD viewfinder.
Connecting a microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder If front microphone audio is to be used, set the MIC1 (optional accessory) for use selector switch 1 to FRONT MIC <FRONT> and the A microphone such as the AJ-MC700 microphone kit (optional MIC1 selector switch 2 to <MIC>, and use the MIC1 accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder.
Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the Studio Handy Camera (AK-HC3800G/GS) and peripheral components is shown below. The basic system configuration includes the lens, Studio Handy Camera, viewfinder, CCU, and ROP. System block diagram Microphone Holder...
AK-HC3800G/GS Connector Pins Numbers in "Parts and their functions" Numbers in “Parts and their functions” Numbers in “Parts and their functions” OPT FIBER MIC1: HA16PRM-3SG(72) (Hirose Electric) VF:HR12-14RF-20SDL (Hirose Electric) TAJIMI ELECTRONICS Signal Signal number Signal number number VF+12V MIC1_GND...
Status displays on viewfinder screen Studio Handy Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. The camera menu [INDICATOR1] and [INDICATOR2] screen and the items which have been set to ON using the switches related to the viewfinder display appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
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Status displays on viewfinder screen (continued) Optical level display An optical signal received by the unit is indicated by one of five levels. CAM RCV: CAM RCV: CAM RCV: CAM RCV: CAM RCV: FAN OFF display This is displayed when FAN POWER is set to OFF.
Checking the operating time The operating time can be checked in the [HOUR METER] items in the [MAINTENANCE] menu. HEAD : The operating time of the camera head can be checked. : The operating time of the fan can be checked. Warning displays Camera warning displays Warning displays appear when errors occur in the camera’s auto functions.
Menu operations Menu display Entering the menu data Press the menu switch <MENU> When the item menu is accessed, enter the respective data. The camera’s [USER MENU] screen appears on the viewfinder or Turn the <SELECT> JOG dial button, select the menu monitor.
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Menu operations (continued) Turn the <SELECT> JOG dial button to change the Entering the menu data (entering characters) character, and press the <SELECT> JOG dialog button to Press the <SELECT> JOG dial button confirm the data. The cursor changes to a downward arrow which appears over the first Perform the same operation for all characters to be changed.
Menu configuration Menu hierarchy USER MENU OPERATION MARKER SIDE MODULE LEVEL ZONE MARK SAFETY AREA VIEW FINDER SETTING VIEW FINDER DETAIL MODE RETURN SIGNAL SETTING PEAK FREQUENCY CENTER MARK OFFSET GAIN MARKER LEVEL CRISP USER BOX HORIZONTAL POSITION INDICATOR1 FOCUS VERTICAL POSITION ZOOM...
Menu configuration (continued) USER MENU MAINTENANCE SD CARD R/W READ SELECT READ WRITE SELECT WRITE CARD CONFIG CAC ADJUST CAC CONTROL CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE NUMBER TITLE SCROLL CAC FILE CARD READ CARD FILE SELECT READ FILE READ TITLE NO (CANCEL) MEM STORE NO EMPTY...
Table of the adjustment setting ranges OPERATION (The underlined values are factory default settings) OPERATION Variable Menu Item name Variable step Settings FILE recording range item MARKER SIDE MODULE LEVEL When the zone marker is ON, set the brightness ...
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Table of the adjustment setting ranges (continued) (The underlined values are factory default settings) OPERATION Variable Menu Item name Variable step Settings FILE recording range item INDICATOR1 FOCUS Set the focus position display to ON or OFF. ZOOM Set the zoom position display to ON or OFF. ...
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Table of the adjustment setting ranges (continued) (The underlined values are factory default settings) OPERATION Variable Menu Item name Variable step Settings FILE recording range item SWITCH MODE GRIP RET RET A Select the grip RET SW <RET> function. RET B GRIP PTT RET A...
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Table of the adjustment setting ranges (continued) (The underlined values are factory default settings) OPERATION Variable Menu Item name Variable step Settings FILE recording range item SETTING CALL TALLY Set the tally light ON when calling. R: The RED tally lights T: The UP tally lights R&T R&T: Both the RED tally and UP tally light...
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Table of the adjustment setting ranges (continued) MAINTENANCE (The underlined values are factory default settings) OPERATION Variable Menu Item name Variable step Settings FILE recording range item SD CARD R/W READ SELECT Select the camera operation file for READ. │...
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Table of the adjustment setting ranges (continued) (The underlined values are factory default settings) OPERATION Variable Menu Item name Variable step Settings FILE recording range item AUTO SET UP FILTER Set the ND/CC filter mode when auto setup. CURRENT SETUP MODE FULL Set the auto setup mode.
(for camera) CAC file 32 You can check the CAC compatible lenses guaranteed for use in Lens file this unit on Panasonic's website. You can also obtain a CAC file from the support desk on Panasonic's website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ CAC file...
Updating the firmware in this unit Refer to the following website for whether or not there are new updates for the firmware and for operation instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Dimensional outline drawing Unit: mm (inch) 135(5-5/16) CALL LEVEL TALK INCOM FRONT +48V...
Specifications General 13) MIC setting : MIC power, MIC gain, MIC1 selection Power supply input When the CCU is connected, the selection functions cannot be used. Power supply : 12 V DC (during external power supply operation) Control is performed from the ROP. 190 V DC (when CCU is connected) Power consumption : 25 W (during external power supply operation, camera...
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Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site: http://panasonic.net プロフェッショナルAVビジネスユニット 〒 571-8503 大阪府門真市松葉町 2 番 15 号...