Panasonic AK-HC3500ES Operating	 Instruction
Panasonic AK-HC3500ES Operating	 Instruction

Panasonic AK-HC3500ES Operating Instruction

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 Die Bedienungsanleitung in Deutsch ist als PDF-Datei in der CD-ROM enthalten.
 Le mode d'emploi en français est fourni sous forme de fichier PDF sur le CD-ROM.
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 Las instrucciones de funcionamiento en español se encuentran en un archivo PDF del CD-ROM.
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FJ1107MS8022 -FJ
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Operating Instructions

Multi-Format Camera
AK-HC3500E
Model No.
AK-HC3500ES
Model No.
ENGLISH
VQTB0275-6

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500E Model No. AK-HC3500ES Model No.  Die Bedienungsanleitung in Deutsch ist als PDF-Datei in der CD-ROM enthalten.  Le mode d’emploi en français est fourni sous forme de fichier PDF sur le CD-ROM.  Le istruzioni per l’uso in italiano sono contenute in un file PDF sul CD-ROM.
  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first! WARNING: CAUTION: This equipment must be earthed. The optical cable shall remain readily operable. To ensure safe operation, make sure that the optical To completely disconnect this equipment from the cable is securely connected to an earthed CCU when power supply, disconnect the optical cable from the in use.
  • Page 3 4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances. EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    The amount of heat generated by the camera has also been a significant margin over previous CCDs. Furthermore, slashed as a result of adopting a low-power-consumption Panasonic’s horizontal single-line readout CCD and design for the new circuits and a heat-dissipation design for high-precision signal processing combine to achieve pixel the new chassis.
  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories CD-ROM ................1 Camera No. plate (1 to 1) ........... 1 set Camera hangers* ...............  * These accessory parts are used when mounting the buildup Screws* (M  8 mm) ............4 unit (AK-HBU3500). Keep them in a safe place to ensure that Mount cap ................
  • Page 6: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use DON’TS DO’S  Do not attempt to disassemble the camera or other units.  Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. ...
  • Page 7: Controls And Their Functions

    Controls and their functions                                     ...
  • Page 8 Controls and their functions                         ...
  • Page 9  INCOM2 PGM2 level control [INCOM2 PGM2] (AK-HC3500E: OPS2402-R made by Tajimi) This is used to adjust the INCOM and PGM mixing (AK-HC3500ES: EDW.3K.93C.TLC made by LEMO) level. This is used to connect with the CCU (camera control unit) using the optical fibre cable. When it is not in use,...
  • Page 10 Controls and their functions  RET-A selector switch [RET A]  Camera HD-SDI output1 connector (BNC) This switch is used to select the return images to be [HD-SDI1] switched by RET-A. The camera HD-SDI images are output from this The return images which have been set on the ROP connector.
  • Page 11 Controls and their functions  Rear MIC1 connector [MIC1]  Filter local LED [LOCAL] An audio component or microphone is connected to this While this LED is lit, the optical filter can be adjusted connector. manually. The gain setting can be selected on the camera menu. ...
  • Page 12 SD memory cards whose operation has been authenticated (recommended) This light switch is used to make it easier to read the Cards made by Panasonic Corporation with a memory characters on the camera’s back panel. size of  GB or less (SD-HC memory cards are not The brightness can be adjusted using the camera menu.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Lens

    Mounting the lens Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap. the lens connector. Lens connector Mount cap Lens clamp lever Notes  For details on handling the lens, refer to the Align the guide pin on the lens with the groove at the instructions that accompany the lens.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Lens Flange Back

    Adjusting the lens flange back Adjust the flange back (distance from the surface where the lens is mounted to the surface where the images are formed) if the subject fails to be precisely focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle settings when zoom operations are to be performed. Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be adjusted again unless the lens is replaced.
  • Page 15: Performing The Viewfinder Adjustments

    Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder Detaching the viewfinder Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF position. position. Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob on the plate to attach the viewfinder.
  • Page 16 Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Left or right position adjustment Forward or backward position adjustment Loosen the stopper screw. Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing Stopper screw lever towards the outside to release it from the locked position.
  • Page 17: Connecting A Microphone

    Connecting a microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use A microphone such as the AJ-MC700 microphone kit (optional accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder. If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded Open the microphone holder.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    Mounting the camera on a tripod Use the tripod attachment, available as an optional Detaching the camera from the tripod attachment accessory, to mount the camera on a tripod. While pushing the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera toward the back.
  • Page 19: Component System Configuration

    Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the Multi-Format Camera (AK-HC500) and peripheral components is described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU95) is not required unless a multiple number of cameras are to be controlled. The basic system configuration includes the lens, Multi-Format Camera, viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote operation panel (ROP).
  • Page 20 It can still be operated when the system is built up.  Buildup Unit (AK-HBU3500*) A large-sized lens can be mounted on the multi-format camera to enable the same operations as for a large-sized camera can be undertaken. *: Panasonic does not distribute AK-HBU3500 in Europe.
  • Page 21: System Connections 1 (With Multi-Format Camera)

    System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) 2˝ Electronic HD Viewfinder AJ-HVF21 Optical cable Camera Control Unit Lens AK-HCU3550 Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931/AK-HRP935  Before proceeding with the connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position. ...
  • Page 22: System Connections  (With Buildup Unit)

    System connections 2 (with Buildup Unit) Large lens Buildup Unit AK-HBU3500 8˝ LCD Viewfinder AK-HVF931A Optical cable Camera Control Unit AK-HCU3550 Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931/AK-HRP935...
  • Page 23 System connections 3 (with MSU) Master Setup Unit AK-MSU935 Optical cable Multi-Format Camera 1 Camera Control Unit 1 AK-HC3500 AK-HCU3550 Remote Operation Panel 1 AK-HRP931/AK-HRP935 Optical cable Multi-Format Camera 11 AK-HC3500 Camera Control Unit 11 AK-HCU3550 Remote Operation Panel 11 AK-HRP931/AK-HRP935 Optical cable Multi-Format Camera 12...
  • Page 24: Status Displays On Viewfinder Screen

    Status displays on viewfinder screen  Filter display: Besides the images, Multi-Format Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the This indicates the type of filter selected. viewfinder screen.  White balance memory display: The camera menu VF DISPLAY screen and the items This indicates the automatic adjustment memory selected which have been set to ON using the switches related to for the white balance.
  • Page 25: Checking And Setting The Calendar

    Checking and setting the calendar The calendar is checked and set on the [Date/Time] page located on the Maintenance menu.  Checking the current settings Check the current year/month/day, day of the week and time displayed on [Present]. Select [Adjust], press the jog dial, and when [YES?] is selected and entered, the seconds are reset to “00.” ...
  • Page 26: Menu Operations

    Menu operations  Entering the menu data Basic setting menu operations After accessing the item menus, enter the respective data.  Displaying the menus Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item to be set. User menu V F S e t t i n g 1 Press the MENU switch.
  • Page 27 Menu operations  Entering the menu data (continued) When the setting flashes one character at a time, press the JOG dial to move the flashing toward the right. When the JOG dial is pressed, flashing moves toward the right. S e t t i n g 3 R E T 1 I D A B C D E R E T 2 I D...
  • Page 28: Setting Menu Configuration

    Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Operation VF Setting1 Side Modu SW (for setting the peripheral brightness modulation to ON or OFF) Viewfinder settings1 Side Modu LVL (for setting the peripheral brightness modulation level) Zone Mark (for setting the zone marker) Safety Mark1 (for setting the safety marker1) Safety Area1 (for setting the safety area1) Safety Mark2 (for setting the safety marker2)
  • Page 29 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Operation Setting3 RET1 ID (for setting the RET1 designation) Camera settings3 RET2 ID (for setting the RET2 designation) RET3 ID (for setting the RET3 designation) RET4 ID (for setting the RET4 designation) Gain SW LOW (for setting the gain selector switch to LOW gain) Gain SW MID (for setting the gain selector switch to MID gain) Gain SW High (for setting the gain selector switch to HIGH gain) ID Character (for setting the camera designation)
  • Page 30 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Painting Setting SW Flare (for setting the flare to ON or OFF) Image ON/OFF settings Black Gamma (for setting the black gamma to ON or OFF) Gamma (for setting the gamma to ON or OFF) Knee (for setting the KNEE to ON or OFF) White Clip (for setting the white clip to ON or OFF) Matrix (for setting the matrix to ON or OFF)
  • Page 31 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Painting Color Correct1 Matrix (for setting the matrix to ON or OFF) 12axes matrix adjustments1 Linear (for setting the linear matrix to ON or OFF) 12axes (for setting the 12axes matrix to ON or OFF) G Satu/Phase (for adjusting the G gain) G_Cy Satu/Phase (for adjusting the G_Cy gain) Cy Satu/Phase (for adjusting the Cy gain)
  • Page 32 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Maintenance Date/Time Present (for displaying the present status) Camera’s internal calendar Adjust (for setting the adjustment mode to ON or OFF) function setting 12H/24H (for setting the 12H/24H) Date (for setting the DATE) Time (for setting the TIME) Set Exe (for reflecting the adjustment values) Reset (for resetting the statuses which have been set)
  • Page 33 Table of adjustment setting ranges Operation Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Items recorded on SD memory cards VF Setting1  No switching from the SD memory Side Modu SW OFF, ON card to the camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. ...
  • Page 34 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Items recorded on SD memory cards Setting1 HD-SDI OUT MAIN, VF, RET HD-SDI Power ACTIVE, SAVE ACTIVE AUX I/O RET Y IN, PMT OUT, VBS OUT, D1 OUT RET Y IN TRUNK1 RS4, RSC...
  • Page 35 Table of adjustment setting ranges Painting Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Setting SW Flare OFF, ON Black Gamma OFF, ON Gamma OFF, ON Knee OFF, ON White Clip OFF, ON Matrix OFF, ON Preset Matrix NORM, EBU, NTSC NORM OFF, ON Skin Tone DTL...
  • Page 36 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Linear Matrix Matrix OFF, ON Linear OFF, A, B 1axes OFF, A, B –1 to +1 –1 to +1 –1 to +1 –1 to +1 –1 to +1 –1 to +1 Color Correct1 Matrix...
  • Page 37 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Skin Tone1 Skin Tone DTL OFF, ON Skin Tone Get(EXECUTE) YES? Skin Tone Get(CANCEL) YES? MEM Select A, B Cursor OFF, ON H Cursor 1 to 190 V Cursor 1 to 540 ZEBRA OFF, A, B, A+B...
  • Page 38 Table of adjustment setting ranges Maintenance Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Date / Time (*4) Present (Current date/time) Adjust NO?, YES? 1H/4H 4H, 1H Date YY 00 to 99 Date MM 01 to 1 Date DD 01 to 1 Date aaa MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN Time HH...
  • Page 39 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value CINE Gamma Cinema Gamma SW OFF, ON Cinema Gamma SEL VIDEO_REC, FILM_REC VIDEO_REC Black STR LVL 0 to +0 Dynamic LVL 00 %, 00 %, 400 %, 500 % 00 % Knee Point +90 to +0...
  • Page 40: Table Of Adjustment Setting Ranges

    SD memory card operations These operations are performed on the SD Card page on the Maintenance menu. The VF display settings and camera function settings on the Operation menu can be recorded on the SD memory card. For details on what items are stored in the memory of the SD memory card, refer to “Table of the adjustment setting ranges.” S D C a r d M o d e F O R M A T...
  • Page 41 Instructions   OPT FIBRE DC IN HA16RA-4P (Hirose) VF HR12-14RA-20SC (Hirose) AK-HC3500E: OPS2402-R (Tajimi) Pin# Signal Pin# Signal AK-HC3500ES: EDW.3K.93C.TLC (LEMO) EXT_GND VF+1V Pin# Signal VF+1V OPT-TX (Mark Band = IN) UNREG_GND OPT-RX (Mark Band = OUT) EXT+1V VF-PBOUT_GND...
  • Page 42: External Dimension Drawings

    External dimension drawings Unit: mm...
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications ) HD-SDI1/HD-SDI output: Power supply: DC 1 V HD signal = 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ohms (BNC) (when external power is supplied) The HD-SDI signal output can be AC 150 V - 40 V added to the regular images using the (when CCU is connected) camera menu item setting and switched Power consumption: 8 W (during external power...
  • Page 44 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

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