When necessary, contact Replace only with the same or equivalent type re- your local Panasonic supplier. commended by the equipment manufacturer. Dis- card used batteries according to manufacturer’s “The lithium battery is a critical component (type number instructions.
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CONTENTS For your safety Attention/Attentie ÁBatteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. ÁVoor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij.
Pack ......Gain Setting ....ÁUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402 ÁChecking the DIAGNOSTIC Screen Battery Pack .
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TOP MENU Contents ÁMAIN menus ....109 Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance ÁAdjusting the White Balance ..ÁMAIN menu screen 1 of 4 ÁAdjusting the Black Balance .
Memory cards complying with global standards can be used for the camera and VTR setting data to provide a system to manage the data. Features of the Camera Section The camera section of the AJ-D910WB has the following features. ÁHigh sensitivity: 2000 lux (F13) ÁHigh S/N ratio: 61 dB (standard) ÁUltra-low smear...
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Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality The AJ-D910WB is equipped with the following functions (and circuits) in order to assure high picture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high-performance CCD.
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CONTENTS Features Audio functions ÁA phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (option) can be attached and it can also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews. ÁMicrophone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option).
CONTENTS Features Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compres- sion technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior S/ N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.
CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section e Battery holder The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder. f DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P) The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power.
CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions Knob The accessory (included) control knob can be attached to the Screw AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (included) control. Accessory Mounting Section i Hook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook. j Light shoe Mount the video light, etc.
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section (1) r AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control t on the side panel.
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions ´ ® ™ ß † Audio Function Section (2) | ALARM (warning tone volume) control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker ~ or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack ¡. When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible. However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position.
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions ¨ ≠ (The viewfinder shown in the Æ illustration is the AJ-VF10E.) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) ¬ CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knob This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject. If the setting of this knob is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3”, the new setting will appear on the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen.
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions ≤ ∞ Ø ± Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) ¯ OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects 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 images shot by the camera have been selected.
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions µ ∂ ¥ ³ ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AJ-EC3E extension control unit (option) here. |Note{ The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the remote control cable is connected or disconnected.
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions ≥ ∫ ª π ∑ ∏ Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) · VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side. ¸...
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions ¿ ¡ Ω ø æ ¬ … ¼ MARK button This is used when the Picture Link (Pix Link)F function is to be used. Each time it is pressed M1 (MARK1), M2 (MARK2) or no display appears in the viewfinder. Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900) is sold as an option.
CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions » √ ƒ ≈ ∆ « º Menu Operation Section à Setup card insertion slot The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot. Ä MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector. SET: The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen.
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions À Ê TC IN connector (BNC): The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external source. Ë TC OUT connector (BNC): Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external VTR’s time code to this unit’s time code.
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CONTENTS Controls and Their Functions Ã Õ Œ ‘ “ ’ ÷ ◊ ÿ — ” – œœ (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10E.) Ñ TCG (time code selector) switch This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator. F-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation.
Pack |Note{ The AJ-D910WB supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra-light system. Automatic detection can be performed for intelligent batteries with a remaining battery level of 10% or more. At this time, the remaining battery level is displayed numerically (percentage display) inside the viewfinder.
CONTENTS Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack Detach the battery mounts. Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case. Mount the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit.
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CONTENTS Power Supply Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack. |Note{ The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. – 26 (E) –...
CONTENTS Power Supply Using a Sony Battery Pack Remove the battery mounts. See page 25. Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. Mount the Sony battery holder. Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as shown in the figure.
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CONTENTS Power Supply Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. (See the preceding page.) Mount the BP-90 battery case. A Tighten the mounting screws. B Tichten the power supply contact screws. C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. D Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw.
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CONTENTS Power Supply Using an AC Power Supply (When Using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor) Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B75 AC adaptor. DC IN Connector Set the AC adaptor’s power to ON. Set the unit’s power switch to ON.
CONTENTS Power Supply Checking and Selecting the Type of Battery HOLD button MENU/ITEM switch DOWN button MODE CHECK button UP button To check the type of battery Press the MODE CHECK button. While this button is held down, the type of battery is displayed in the remaining battery charge display area.
CONTENTS Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. Lens Clamping Lever Mount Cap Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens. Mark Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens.
CONTENTS Adjusting the Lens Flange When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface). Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed. Adjustment method Check the position of each part of the lens which must be operated in order to adjust the flange back with the lens Handling Instructions.
CONTENTS Adjusting the White Shading Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to be re-adjusted. White shading adjustment procedure Mount a lens to the camera. Be sure to also connect the lens cable. Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB). GAIN: L (0 dB) SHUTTER: OFF If the lens has an extender, remove the extender.
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CONTENTS Adjusting the White Shading Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again. WHITE BAL: A or B Repeat step 6. Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu.
CONTENTS Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10E.) Adjusting the Position Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left/right position clamp lever to release the lock. Viewfinder Lever Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked position.
CONTENTS Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10E.) Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the diopter Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder. Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen.
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CONTENTS Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10E.) Detaching the Eyepiece Detaching the eyepiece allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror.
CONTENTS Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10E.) Mounting the Viewfinder Press down the viewfinder. Tighten the viewfinder stopper screw firmly. If it is difficult to insert the screw, press down the viewfinder once again. Connect the plug to the viewfinder connector and secure the viewfinder cable with the clamp.
CONTENTS Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10E.) Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (option) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) al- lows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit. ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder.
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CONTENTS Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option) Remove the microphone holder mounting screws. Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit. Mount the microphone adaptor using the accessory screws. Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws. Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack.
CONTENTS Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit ÁFRONT To the MIC IN Connector AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch for the audio channel you wish to record to FRONT [MIC]. |Note{ When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone.
CONTENTS Audio Input Preparations Connecting an Audio Component When using an audio component as the line input signal source, connect the audio component to the unit’s AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Audio Equipment Connect to the AUDIO IN AUDIO IN Switch: CH1/CH2 Connectors.
CONTENTS Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod, use an optional tripod attachment. Mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700) onto the tripod. Select the attachment hole in consideration of the unit’s and tripod attachment’s centre of gravity.
CONTENTS Mounting the Shoulder Belt Shoulder Belt Press to open the hook. To remove the shoulder belt, open the hooks and then remove the belt. Press |Note{ When mounting and removing the shoulder belt, press on the top of the hooks to check that the belt is securely mounted.
CONTENTS Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position The shoulder pad can be slid up to 10 mm in the forward-backward direction from the centre position (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate operation of the unit. Loosen the two screws.
CONTENTS Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below. Tighten the Cord. Secure the surface fastener. When mounting the unit to the tripod Secure the surface fastener. attachment, mount the unit using this hole. –...
The handling instructions included with the AJ-EC3E describe operations for when the AJ-EC3E is connected to an AQ series digital camera. When the AJ-EC3E is connected to the AJ-D910WB, some functions differ, and some features cannot be used. 6 pin Cable (VJA1056) This parts is available as service parts.
CONTENTS Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder The setting menus are displayed on the viewfinder screen when the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to the SET position. There are two types of setting menus, MAIN menus and SUB menus. Setting menus are displayed in 1-page increments.
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CONTENTS Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Checking and selecting the master gain setting The menu shown in the figure below is displayed when the MENU SET ON/OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is held down. The current low, mid and high gain settings are displayed.
CONTENTS Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Checking the DIAGNOSTIC Screen Setting Set the MENU SET ON/OFF switch to SET while the HOLD button is held down. Press the PAGE button. The menu screen shown in the figure below appears, and it is now possible to check the DIAGNOSTIC screen settings.
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CONTENTS Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Changing the setting menu configuration The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application. Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode. When using the engineer menu, switch the unit to engineer mode as described below.
CONTENTS Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Transferring to the MAIN menus and SUB menus SUB menu DOWN ÁPress the SHIFT/ button ITEM button to MAIN MENU 1/4 SUB MENU select the items. ÁPress the UP and PAGE DOWN buttons to button select the settings.
CONTENTS Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Basic Setting Menu Operations The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons. PAGE Button SHIFT/ITEM Switch SHIFT/ ITEM PAGE AUDIO IN F-RUN FRONT REAR LINE R-RUN...
CONTENTS Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen To select a MAIN menu page Press the PAGE button to select a particular MAIN menu. Each time the button is pressed, the MAIN menu screen is advanced by one page (1>2>3>4>1>, etc.). ¢...
CONTENTS Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Operations on SUB menus Selecting the desired item Press the SHIFT/ITEM button. Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item moves to the next item. ¢| RO P { Cursor Movement order †...
CONTENTS Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder The viewfinder displays are as follows. BATT VTR SAVE 1. REC (recording) lamp This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. ÁSee “Warning System” (page 150, 151) for a detailed description. 2.
CONTENTS Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp display The items subject to the ! lamp display are selected on the “! LED” SUB menu page on the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. (Under the factory setting, the “! LED” page is not displayed.) To perform operations on the “! LED”...
CONTENTS Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen In addition to images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen. The centre marker and safety zone marker, etc. are also displayed. When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to OFF, items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using related switches appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
CONTENTS Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Extender display This is displayed when the lens extender is being used. Shutter speed/mode display This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. OFF (OFF is not displayed.): The shutter is not used. 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode.
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CONTENTS Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows. Audio Channel 1 Level Display -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 VTR Level Meter Iris value display This displays the approximate iris setting (F number).
CONTENTS Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Selecting Display Items The items which are to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by setting ON or OFF for each item on the VF INDICATOR page. The items which can be selected are as follows. ÁExtender display ÁShutter speed/mode display ÁRemaining tape length display...
CONTENTS Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items. The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below.
CONTENTS Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the “VF DISPLAY” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together.
CONTENTS Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Setting the Camera ID The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu. A camera ID of up to ten characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used. The camera ID is recorded when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the colour bar signal is being recorded.
CONTENTS Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays Remaining tape length SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE EMPHASIS When the amount remaining on the tape is more than 30 minutes long, all seven seg- ments up to the “F” position ap- pear lit.
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CONTENTS Displays Time Code-Related Displays SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE EMPHASIS TAPE BATT RF SERVO HUMID SLACK These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays. SLAVE: This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source. HOLD: This lamp lights when the time code generator is held (when the HOLD button is pressed).
CONTENTS Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4. Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “TIME/DATE”...
CONTENTS Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu. Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 53. However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item. Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows.
CONTENTS Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by raising the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise. The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch.
CONTENTS Adjustments and Setup During Recording Selecting Functions The VTR’s operation functions can be selected on the “VTR FUNCTION” page of the setting menu. To select the required functions Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together.
CONTENTS Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment)>ABB (black balance adjustment)>AWB will provide a better picture. The black balance does not normally need to be readjusted even when the power is turned off and then turned back on.
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CONTENTS Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illuminat- ing the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen. A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area required is as shown below.
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CONTENTS Ajusting the White Balance/Black Balance The messages shown in the figures below will be displayed if the colour temperature of the subject is lower than 2500K or higher than 5600K. The down [ ] arrow indicates a colour temperature which is lower than the one displayed; conversely, the up [] arrow indicates a colour temperature which is higher than the one displayed.
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CONTENTS Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (The message appears when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.) The displayed messages are as follows. Error messages related to white balance adjustment Error message Meaning...
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CONTENTS Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the ON setting has been selected for FILTER INH When the automatic white balance is adjusted, the colour temperature and filter number at the time are displayed. When the filter is now turned, the new colour temperature and filter number are displayed. The white balance is almost perfectly adjusted if the subject is illuminated by a ligth with a colour temperature close to the one displayed.
CONTENTS Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. ÁWhen the unit is used for the first time ÁWhen the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use ÁWhen the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin ÁWhen the gain selector value is changed ÁWhen the super gain setting has been changed using the SUPER GAIN button...
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CONTENTS Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad- justment value is automatically stored in the memory. A B B O K Message after adjustment is completed |Notes{ ÁCheck that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. ÁDuring black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status.
CONTENTS Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the unit’s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows. Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Mode Shutter speed Application Standard...
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CONTENTS Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed ÁThe shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. ÁDuring SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu. In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can easily be changed using the SYNCHRO (“o”...
CONTENTS Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “SYNCHRO SCAN”...
CONTENTS Setting the Electronic Shutter Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a special operation mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu. The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the factory.
CONTENTS Adjusting the Audio Level If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted, perform the following operations.
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CONTENTS Adjusting the Audio Level Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol- ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below. ÁWhen the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from the left.
CONTENTS Setting the Time Data Setting the Time Code When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become inaccurate.
CONTENTS Setting the Time Data Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track. Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Set the TCG switch to SET.
GENLOCK IN time code TC IN GENLOCK IN Reference video signal Example 2: When a multiple number of AJ-D910WB units are connected with one unit serving as the master unit and the others as the slave units GENLOCK GENLOCK GENLOCK...
CONTENTS Setting the Time Data This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. After about 10 seconds have passed since the time code generator was locked, the external lock status is maintained even if the external reference time code is disconnected. However, if the reference time code is disconnected during recording (REC), the servo lock will be thrown out of order.
CONTENTS Setup Card Operations Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards (SHL-064HSRVS, option). This data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can also be stored on setup cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed de- scription.
CONTENTS Setup Card Operations Setup Card Data Operations Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the “CARD READ/WRITE” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. |Note{ When operating the unit with a remote controller, the CARD READ/WRITE page cannot be oper- ated from the unit.
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CONTENTS Setup Card Operations When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not written. Data format error messages Error message Condition Countermeasure WRITE PROTECT The write protect switch on Set the write protect switch the side of the card is set on the side of the card to...
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CONTENTS Setup Card Operations Writing set data to cards Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4. Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE”...
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CONTENTS Setup Card Operations Protecting stored data If the setup card’s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP button is pressed in step 7. Set to ON. When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not written.
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CONTENTS Setup Card Operations Reading out data stored on cards Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4. Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE”...
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CONTENTS Cassettes Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting cassettes Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then set the POWER switch to ON. Power: ON If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. In these cases, wait until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2.
CONTENTS Cassettes Ejecting cassettes With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette holder. Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then turn on the power again and immediate- ly hold down the EJECT button.
CONTENTS Recording Basic Procedures This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning nor- mally. ÁSee the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 154) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette Insert a charged battery pack.
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CONTENTS Recording Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB.
CONTENTS Recording Shooting images 1-1,1-2 Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”. When the white balance and 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 and the FILTER knob to “B”.
CONTENTS Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0–o1 frame can be performed simply by pressing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused. While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point.
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CONTENTS Recording Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below. While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.
CONTENTS Playback—Checking Recorded Contents Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button allows black-and-white images to be viewed on the viewfinder screen. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways. ÁRec review: When the RET switch has been set to “REC CHECK” on the “REC (ASPECT)/PB/ RET”...
CONTENTS Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. ÁMounting the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26-pin cable (option) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit and an external VTR.
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CONTENTS Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External Connections Mount the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the external VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “p60 dB”.
CONTENTS Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit’s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast forward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases. Viewing playback images on the viewfinder Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button allows black-and-white images from the tape of the internal VTR to be viewed on the viewfinder screen.
CONTENTS Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin/12-pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simulta- neously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”. ÁSee “Connections”...
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CONTENTS Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Mount the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor. Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be controlled by the VTR START button on the unit or by the VTR button on the lens.
CONTENTS RET Button The images recorded on the VTR or the return video signals which have been supplied to the GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector can be viewed on the viewfinder screen either when the RET (return) button is pressed or while it is held down. What appears on the viewfinder screen differs as shown in the table below depending on the RET SW setting selected on the “REC (ASPECT)/PB/RET”...
CONTENTS Replacing the Backup Battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the battery runs out, the TCG time code value indicates 00:00:00:00. At this time, the time code value cannot be backed up. In addition, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY”...
CONTENTS Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menus) The MAIN menu consists of menus on four menu screens, 1 of 4 to 4 of 4. Each of these screens is a page screen for opening the sub menus. To open a SUB menu screen, press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select the SUB menu, and then press the UP or DOWN button. Press the PAGE button to return from a SUB screen to the MAIN menu screen.
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CONTENTS Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menus) MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 2 of 4. ¢ E E MA I N ME N U 2 / 4 E E E E SUB menu item Remarks D I S P L A Y...
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CONTENTS Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menus) MAIN menu screen 3 of 4 This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 3 of 4. ¢ E E MA I N ME N U 3 / 4 E E E E SUB menu item Remarks C A R D R E A D / WR I T E...
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CONTENTS Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menus) MAIN menu screen 4 of 4 This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 4 of 4. ¢ E E MA I N ME N U 4 / 4 E E E E SUB menu Remarks display...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) ROP screen The ROP (remote operation panel) settings are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| RO P { Item Remarks range display MA S T E R P E D µ 0 0 2 p100 µ...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) MATRIX screen The camera’s matrix settings are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| MA T R I X Item Remarks range display » MA T R I X B L E : µ...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) LOW SETTING screen The low level gain settings are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| L OW S E T T I NG { Item Remarks range display » MA S T E R G A I N 0 d B p3 dB...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) MID SETTING screen The middle level gain settings are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| M I D S E T T I NG { Item Remarks range display » MA S T E R G A I N 9 d B p3 dB...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) HIGH SETTING screen The high level gain settings are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| H I GH S E T T I NG { Item Remarks range display » MA S T E R G A I N 1 8 d B p3 dB...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) ADDITIONAL DTL screen The special detail settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| A D D I T I ON A L D T L Item Remarks range display »...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) SKIN TONE DTL screen The camera’s skin tone detail settings are performed on this screen. ¢| S K I N T ON E D T L Variable Item Remarks range display »...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) KNEE/LEVEL screen The knee level settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| K N E E / L E V E Item Remarks range display M . P E D µ...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) FLARE/GAMMA screen The flare and gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| F L A R E / G AMMA Item Remarks range display : 0 0 0 F L A R E : 0 0 0 F L A R E...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) VF DISPLAY screen What information is to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. ¢| V F D I S P L A Y { Variable Item Remarks CON D I T I ON : D I S P NORMA L...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) ¢| V F D I S P L A Y { Variable Item Remarks CON D I T I ON : D I S P NORMA L range display D I S P MOD E S A F E T Y Z ON E VF DTL...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) VF INDICATOR screen What information is to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. >O Variable I N D I C A T OR Item Remarks E X T E N D E R range display S H U T T E R...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) CAMERA ID screen The camera ID settings are performed on this screen. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the following order: space (Å)>english letters (A to Z)>numbers (0 to 9)>symbols (space, >, <, ), (, ’, ‘, ,, – –, _, x, /, !). Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order.
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) SYNCHRO SCAN screen The synchro scan settings are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| S Y N C H RO S C A N Item Remarks range display 1 / 5 0 . 6 SYNCHRO 1/50.6 USER...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) CAMERA SW MODE screen The camera’s switch modes are set on this screen. Variable >O C AME R A SW MOD E Item Remarks range display S U P E R V F RM 1 F I L T E R I N H...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) SUPER GAIN screen The super gain values to be allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch are set on this screen. Variable ¢| S U P E R G A I N { Item Remarks range...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) VTR FUNCTION screen The VTR’s functions are set on this screen. Variable ¢| V T R F U N C T I ON Item Remarks range display H UM I D O P E O F F 2 6 P CON T RO L O F F...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) Variable ¢| V T R F U N C T I ON Item Remarks range display H UM I D O P E O F F 2 6 P CON T RO L O F F TCG VF DISP This selects ON or OFF for time code...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) BATT/TAPE ALARM screen The battery end and remaining tape warning beeps heard can be turned off if they disturb the concentration during shooting. Variable ¢| A L A RM { B A T T / T A P E Item Remarks...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) CARD READ/WRITE screen The operations for loading the menu data from the setup card, saving it on the setup card, and configuring the setup card are set on this screen. Align the arrow (>) with the item and press the UP or DOWN button to initiate the corresponding operation. ¢| C A R D R E A D...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) CARD R/W SELECT screen Whether the recording of specific menu data onto, or the loading of the data from, the setup card is to be set to ON or OFF on this screen.
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) REC (ASPECT)/PB/RET screen The recording, playback and return functions are set on this screen. Variable ¢| ( A S P E C T ) / P B / R E T { R E C Item Remarks...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) MIC/AUDIO screen The MIC/AUDIO items are set on this screen. Variable ¢| M I C/A U D I O Item Remarks F RON T P OWE R range display F RON T M I C ∂...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) Variable ¢| M I C/A U D I O Item Remarks F RON T P OWE R range display F RON T M I C ∂ 4 0 d B R E A R M I C C H 1 ∂...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) GENLOCK/IRIS screen The GENLOCK and IRIS control settings are performed on this screen. Variable ¢| G E N L OC K / I R I S Item Remarks range display G E N L OC K I N T H P H A S E CO A R S E...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) VIDEO OUT screen The VIDEO OUT items are set on this screen. ¢| Variable V I D E O OU T Item Remarks range display OU T S E L : V I D E O E N C C H A R A C T E R...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) USER MENU SEL 1 of 3 screen The menu page displays are set to ON or OFF on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“.”) which respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) USER MENU SEL 2 of 3 screen The menu page displays are set to ON or OFF on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“ . ”) which respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) USER MENU SEL 3 of 3 screen The menu page displays are set to ON or OFF on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“ . ”) which respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) AUTO SHADING screen The AUTO SHADING items are set on this screen. Align the arrow with the BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or DOWN button to initiate the corresponding operation. Variable ¢| A U T O S H A D I NG...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) S/N measurement screen The settings for the signal-to-noise ratio measurement are performed on this screen. Variable E V A L U A T I ON Item Remarks ¢ S / N O F F range display...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Modulation measurement screen The settings for the modulation measurement are performed on this screen. Variable E V A L U A T I ON Item Remarks ¢ MOD U L A T I ON O F F range display...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Resolution measurement screen The settings for the resolution measurement are performed on this screen. Variable E V A L U A T I ON Item Remarks ¢ R E S O L U T I ON O F F range display...
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CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Sensitivity measurement screen The settings for the sensitivity measurement are performed on this screen. Variable E V A L U A T I ON Item Remarks ¢ S E N S I T I V I T Y O F F range display...
CONTENTS MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) INITIALIZE screen The MENU display item settings are reset on this screen. Align the arrow (>) with the item and press the UP or DOWN button to initiate the corresponding operation. Variable ¢| I N I T I A L I Z E...
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CONTENTS REMOTE menu screen REMOTE FUNCTION screen This is the index page for opening the submenu screens. > † Variable R EMO T E † † † † † † † Item Remarks D . ( R EMO T E ) range display ( R EMO T E )
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CONTENTS REMOTE menu screen !LED (REMOTE) screen The display of the various !LED information items appearing inside the viewfinder in the remote control mode is set ON or OFF on this screen. Variable >O ! L E D ( R EMO T E ) Item Remarks range...
CONTENTS Warning System If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble. Display window (LCD) Lamps Remain-...
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CONTENTS Warning System Display window (LCD) Lamps Remain- Remain- Warning Warning VTR (section) Countermeasures WARN- ing tape tone Warning Warning Item contents operation battery length display display lamp level lamp display status display 1 of the 7 bars displayed; Flashes Flashes Emitted The tape is...
CONTENTS 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. This 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).
CONTENTS Maintenance Condensation If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity, the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensation, and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum.
CONTENTS Inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop- erly. Checking the image with a colour monitor is recommended. Inspection Preparations Insert a charged battery pack. Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lit.
CONTENTS Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder Adjust the position of the viewfinder. Check that the colour bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the colour bar appears clearly on the viewfinder. Check the following items.
CONTENTS Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the man- ual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.
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CONTENTS Inspections Before Shooting (2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO. Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC]. Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level.
CONTENTS Specifications General Power supply voltage: DC 12 V Power consumption: 29 W Operating temperature: 0uC to 40uC p20uC to 60uC Storage temperature: Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 80 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery) Weight: 6.6 kC (incld.
CONTENTS Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Y; 25 Hz to 5.75 MHz o1.0 dB/p3.0 dB Bands: S/N ratio: Better than 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C delay: Within 20ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampling frequency:...