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Panasonic AJ-HDC27FP Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AJ-HDC27FP Operating Instructions Manual

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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”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction .......5 Features ........5 Features of the camera unit .

  • Page 4: Film (Cam) Main Menu

    Contents Menu operations ......84 Basic setting menu operations ....85 Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    (reproduction range). What Panasonic did was to use its resources to develop an exclusive gamma curve for reproducing film tones by means of...
  • Page 6 HD with the same ease afforded by simply changing the main camera unit. Film user menu Panasonic does its best to cater to film camera users not only on the functions and performance front but also in terms of operation.

  • 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

    System configuration Wireless Microphone kit microphone AJ-MC700P receiver WX-RJ700 2.0-inch viewfinder AJ-HVF27P Microphone holder AJ-MH700P Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON Camera/VTR AJ-HDC27F Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Tripod mount adapter SHAN-TM700 Setup memory card Multi-media card: Extension control VW-MMC8 unit SD (Secure Digital) memory card: AJ-EC3...

  • 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: Accessory Mounting Section

    Parts and their functions Accessory mounting section 1 Hooks for attaching shoulder strap Attach the ends of the accessory shoulder strap to these hooks. 2 Light shoe Use this to attach the video light, etc. 3 Lens mount (Bayonet type) Use this to attach the lens.

  • Page 11: 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 12 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.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 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 16 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 17 Parts and their functions Shooting (recording)/playback function section (4) < : SDI switch This is used to select the video and audio signals which are to be output from the HD SDI OUT connector and the audio signals which are to be output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 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.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    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 makes of batteries below, namely: OAnton/Bauer OIDX OSony <Note> Batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing the setting menu but no guarantees are made for the system when they are actually used with this unit.

  • Page 23: Using The Bp-90 Type Battery Pack

    Power supply Using the BP-90 type battery pack Attach the NP/BP adapter plate. Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into place. Attach the connectors provided with the NP/BP adapter plate to the positions shown in the figure. Connect these connectors with the connector on the AU-MA402H battery case.

  • Page 24: Using The Sony Np-1/Bp-90 Battery Pack

    Power supply Using the Sony NP-1/BP-90 battery pack 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. 2 Tighten the power contact screws. 3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction shown by the arrows.

  • Page 25: Using An Ac Power Supply

    Power supply Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. DC IN socket Set the power of the AC adapter to ON. Set the unit’s power switch to ON.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29 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.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 122, 123). 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 40: Setting The Lamp Displays

    Viewfinder lamp displays Setting the lamp displays Select the items targeted for the the “!LED” screen of the FILM (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 41: 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 42 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. The unit in which the shutter speed is displayed can be set on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Display Items

    Viewfinder screen status displays B Battery type This indicates the type of battery selected. C Total tape length This indicates the total length of the cassette tape. D Preset color temperature display This indicates the preset white balance value. E VTR warning/information display Alarm displays such as SLACK, REC WARNING, HUMID, SERVO and RF as well as other warnings are indicated here.
  • Page 44 Viewfinder screen status displays On the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of VTR MENU O Remaining tape display (TAPE) O Remaining battery charge display (BATTERY) O Level meter display (LEVEL METER) O Time code display (TC) O VTR warning display (VTR WARNING) O SAVE lamp display (SAVE LED) n <...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 84 to 86) to open the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2. n < V F D I S P L A Y > D I S P C O N D I T I O N : N O R M A L D I S P M O D E...

  • Page 47: Setting The Camera Id

    Viewfinder screen status displays Setting the camera ID The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen. Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used. <Note> The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menu is displayed even if color bar signals are output. Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86) to open the “CAMERA ID”...

  • Page 48: Screen Displays

    Screen displays Remaining battery charge and audio channel level and remaining tape displays Remaining tape display The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments. The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is set to 3 minutes or 5 minutes using TAPE REMAIN/ $ on the VTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE”...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Date And Time

    Adjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menus Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “TIME/DATE” screen of VTR MAIN MENU. n < T I M E / D A T E > Y E A R : 0 2 M O N T H...

  • Page 50: 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 51 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 52 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 53 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.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Setting the electronic shutter Shutter modes Available shutter modes and shutter speeds Mode Shutter speed Fixed POSITION 1 to 6 For shooting fast-moving subjects clearly SYNCHRO Aperture angle: 3 to For shooting in such a way SCAN 350 degrees that the horizontal striping is (0.8% to 97.2% of the minimized on the monitor frame rate)

  • Page 56: Setting The Shutter Mode And Speed

    Setting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speed O The SHUTTER switch is used to set the shutter speed and the shutter speed in the fixed mode. O The shutter speed in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode can easily be changed using the SYNCHRO (“+” and “–”) buttons.

  • Page 57: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode

    Setting the electronic shutter Setting the synchro scan mode Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL and set to SYNCHRO SCAN. SHUTTER switch In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, continuous switching inside the 3.0 deg to 350.0 deg (0.8% to 97.2%) range can be achieved by pressing the SYNCHRO (“+”...

  • Page 58: Film Tone Gamma Function

    This is the optimum mode for printing the images recorded on tape onto film and presenting them. The images are processed using the film-use cine gamma characteristics developed by Panasonic. VIDEO REC (for videos: film tone gamma) Even when playing back images recorded on tape...

  • Page 59: Variable Frame Rate

    Variable frame rate This camera/VTR enables the frame rate (shooting speed) to be set from 4 fps to 60 fps. Since the 720P/59.94 Hz or 720P/60.00 Hz format is used for recording onto the tape or outputting to the HD SDI OUT connector, users now have the exciting opportunity to create a whole new dimension of moving images with clearer slow-motion images and blur effects—a world which was hitherto confined to...
  • Page 60 Variable frame rate <Notes> In this unit, the frame rate is set by changing the storage time of the optical signals sensed by the CCD. Depending on the frame rate setting, the following problems may arise. 1 White streaks The dark current of the photodiode that configures the CCD’s pixels causes defective pixels to arise, and this results in the appearance of white streaks on the screen.

  • Page 61: Scan Reverse

    Scan reverse Using an HD lens adapter made by Angenieux, this unit supports the ultra-prime lenses used for film cameras as a standard feature. Furthermore, it can also select the setting of the scan reverse function for canceling the image correction (reversal of the top/bottom and left/right of the images) that is performed when this adapter is used.

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Tape Management Information

    Tape management information This unit automatically stores as the tape management information both the frame rate information which indicates the shooting speed and the active frame information which indicates the first frame where the frame image was switched in the user’s bit of the sub-code track area (this used to be the LTC area). This information is output from the TC OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector.

  • Page 66: 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 67: How To Use The Scene File

    How to use the scene file The contents of the setting menus can be saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory, and they can be loaded from this area. Four scene files are provided in the unit. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses.
  • Page 68 How to use the scene file Loading the scene file Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4. n < I N I T I A L I Z E > R E A D F A C T O R Y D A T A W R I T E U S E R D A T A S C E N E S E L...
  • Page 69 How to use the scene file Resetting the scene file Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4. n < I N I T I A L I Z E > R E A D F A C T O R Y D A T A W R I T E U S E R D A T A S C E N E S E L...
  • Page 70 How to use the scene file Give a title to the scene file Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4. n < I N I T I A L I Z E > R E A D F A C T O R Y D A T A W R I T E U S E R D A T A S C E N E S E L...
  • Page 71 How to use the scene file Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item. < I N I T I A L I Z E > R E A D F A C T O R Y D A T A W R I T E U S E R D A T A S C E N E S E L R E A D...

  • Page 72: 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 or the SD memory cards can be used as the setup cards.

  • Page 73: 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 FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3. Formatting the setup card Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”...

  • Page 74: Saving The Data Settings On The Card

    Setup card operations Saving the data settings on the card Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen. n < C A M C A R D R E A D / W R I T E > S E L E C T R E A D S E L E C T...
  • Page 75 Setup card operations Saving the data settings to the selected file. When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position. < C A M C A R D R E A D / W R I T E > S E L E C T R E A D S E L E C T...

  • Page 76: Loading The Data Saved On The Card

    Setup card operations Loading the data saved on the card Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen. n < C A M C A R D R E A D / W R I T E > S E L E C T R E A D S E L E C T...
  • Page 77 Setup card operations If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded. Error message Remedial action READ NG Insert the card. NO CARD (setup card has not been inserted) READ NG The card was formatted by a FORMAT ERROR device other than the unit.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 126 to 129).

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 F I L M M A I N M E N U 1...

  • Page 87: Setting Menu Configuration

    Setting menu configuration FILM (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 R-Mg (SAT)/(PHASE) Mg-B (SAT)/(PHASE) B-Cy (SAT)/(PHASE) Cy-G (SAT)/(PHASE) G-Yl (SAT)/(PHASE) Yl-R LOW SETTING } MASTER GAIN...
  • Page 88 Setting menu configuration FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 VF DIAPLSY DISP CONDITION DISP MODE VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 LOW LIGHT LVL SYNCHRO SCAN DISP. ECU MENU DISP. VF MARKER SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK FRAME SIG VF INDICATOR EXTENDER SHUTTER...
  • Page 89 Setting menu configuration FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT1 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT2 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT3 BLACK SHADING WHITE SHADING FLARE COLORIMETRY INITIALIZE DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OPTION LOW SETTING MID SETTING VF DISPLAY VF MARKER HIGH SETTING VF INDICATOR ADDITIONAL DTL1...
  • Page 90 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)

  • Page 91: Setting Menu Screens

    Setting menu screens The main menu consists of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU (1 to 4) of the camera and the VTR MAIN MENU of the VTR. These screens are index screens which are used to open the sub-menus. The setting menu is operated with the MENU button and JOG dial button.

  • Page 92: Rop Screen

    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. (FILM MENU) (CAM MENU) +200 (Max.) MASTER DTL –31 USER H. DTL/V. DTL level setting.

  • Page 93: 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 Color saturation R (PHASE) adjustment and hue adjustment: red Mg (SAT) –63 Color saturation Mg (PHASE) adjustment and hue adjustment: magenta...

  • Page 94: 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 –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 (FILM MENU) dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

  • Page 95: 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 –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 (FILM MENU) dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

  • Page 96: 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 97: Gamma Screen

    Setting menu screens GAMMA screen The gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display MASTER 0.35 USER For setting the master GAMMA gamma when the unit is to (FILM MENU) 0.45 be operated in the film mode.

  • Page 98: 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 99: Vf Marker Screen

    Setting menu screens VF MARKER screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Variable Item range display SAFETY ZONE USER For selecting the safety zone display. 1 : 80% and 90% corner 2 : 80% corner display 3 : 90% corner display 4 : 80% and 90% box 5 : 80% box display...

  • Page 100: Camera Id Screen

    Setting menu screens CAMERA ID screen The camera ID is set on this screen. Variable Item range display ID 1: For inputting the camera ID (max. 10 characters). 2222222222 <Note> ID 2: Select whether this setting 2222222222 is to be mixed by selecting ID 3: ON or OFF for CAMERA 2222222222...

  • Page 101: Shutter Select Screen

    Setting menu screens SHUTTER SELECT screen A shutter speed is set in each POSITION item on this screen. Variable Item range display SYNCHRO 90.0 deg For selecting the shutter SCAN 2 speed which is to be set in 180.0 deg SYNCHRO SCAN 2.

  • Page 102: Led Screen

    Setting menu screens ! LED screen The display of the lamp which appears inside the viewfinder is set to ON or OFF on this screen. Variable Item range display GAIN (0 dB) USER For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when the gain level is other than 0 dB.
  • Page 103 Setting menu screens CAMERA SW MODE screen Variable Item range display USER1 SW USER For allocating the (FILM MENU) functions in USER1 SW. (CAM MENU) S.GAIN <Notes> S.IRIS OWhen B.STR has been S.BLK selected as this item’s B.STR setting, the function for AUDIO CH1 setting the black level AUDIO CH2...

  • Page 104: Super Gain Screen

    Setting menu screens SUPER GAIN screen The gain allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch is set on this screen. Variable Item range display S. GAIN VALUE 18dB USER For selecting the gain 24dB when the SUPER GAIN 30dB switch is pressed. 36dB The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

  • Page 105: Cam Card Read/Write Screen

    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 106: 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 107: Film (Cam) User Menu Select 1 Screen

    Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens The settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the FILM or CAM MAIN MENU 1, 2 and 3 screens) allocated to the SUB menus to the SUB MENU screen are performed on this screen. Registration ON (¢...

  • Page 108: 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 109: Diagnostic Screen

    Setting menu screens DIAGNOSTIC screen The usage statuses and software versions are displayed on this screen. Variable Item range display CAMSOFT (IN) For displaying the version of the software for the built-in flash memory. CAMSOFT (OUT) For displaying the version of the software for the external flash memory.
  • Page 110 Setting menu screens EVALUATION screen OS/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.

  • Page 111: Vtr Menus

    Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU screen SUB menu 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 112: 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 113: Battery/Tape Screen

    Setting menu screens FUNCTION screen Variable Item range display ECU REC CHK R. REVIEW USER For selecting the unit RETAKE operation when the REC CHK button on the AJ- EC3 extension control unit is pressed. R. REVIEW: Rec review is performed. RETAKE: Retake is performed, then playback.

  • Page 114: Battery Setting Screen

    Setting menu screens BATTERY/TAPE screen Variable Item range display BATT NEAR USER For setting the warning END ALARM tone heard when the battery is near the end of its charge to ON or OFF. BATT NEAR USER For switching the function END CANCEL which cancels the warning tone heard when the...

  • Page 115: 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 116 Setting menu screens MIC/AUDIO 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 For switching the audio limiter to ON or OFF.

  • Page 117: 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 <Note>...
  • Page 118 Setting menu screens TC/UB screen The time code and user’s bit settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display P. OFF LCD USER For setting whether the DISPLAY LCD display is to appear when the power is OFF. ON : The LCD display OFF : The LCD display The power-saving mode is...

  • Page 119: Time Date Screen

    Setting menu screens TIME DATE screen The time/date settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display YEAR 00—02—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 120: 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 121: 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 122: 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 123 Warning system $ HUMID LCD display The HUMID display lights. The display will flash for 80 minutes after the condensation detection is released. WARNING lamp OThe lamp lights when condensation has been detected. OThe lamp will flash once a second after condensation detection is released.

  • Page 124: 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 125: 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 126: 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 127: 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 128: 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 129 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...

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage: DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V) Power consumption: 39 W (maximum) 33 W (during SAVE REC mode) indicates safety information. 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 131 Specifications [VTR UNIT] VTR Tape Transport System Tape used: 1/4-inch DVCPRO L-size cassette tape Tape speed: 135.28 mm/sec. (59.94 Hz) 135.4154 mm/sec. (60.00 Hz) Recording/playback time: 46 minutes (using AJ-HP46LP) 32 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP) FF/REW time: Approx. 3 minutes (using AJ-HP46LP) VTR Video System Sampling frequency: : 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)
  • Page 132 Specifications [VIEWFINDER] (Optional accessory: AJ-HVF27P) CRT: 2.0-inch high-resolution monochrome tube Video system: 720P/59.94 Hz 720P/60.00 Hz External adjustment controls: Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING Switches: TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/OFF [ACCESSORIES] Shoulder strap (a1) [RELATED COMPONENTS & PARTS] Relating to power supply Battery pack: AU-BP402 Battery charger:...
  • Page 134 DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500 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 Central Region:...

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