Panasonic AJ-HDX400E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Camera/VTR
AJ-
E
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
F0205T0 -F @
Printed in Japan
VQT0P57

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Camera/VTR Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH F0205T0 -F @ Printed in Japan VQT0P57...
  • Page 2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARDS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lithium Battery Warning The lithium battery in this equipment must only be replaced by qualified personnel.
  • Page 3 O Batteries 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. O Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 General ... 6 Features of the camera unit ... 6 Features of the VTR unit ... 7 System configuration ... 8 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions ... 9 Power supply and accessory mounting section ... 9 Audio function section ...
  • Page 5 Contents Audio input signal preparations ... 65 5-3-1 When using the front microphone ... 65 5-3-2 When using a wireless receiver ... 65 5-3-3 When using an audio component ... 66 Mounting the unit on a tripod ... 66 Attaching the shoulder belt ... 67 Adjusting the position of the shoulder pad ...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 General

    Chapter 1 General The AJ-HDX400E is a video camera recorder that integrates a 3-CCD camera unit featuring a 2/3-inch on-chip lens that supports progressive drive with a VTR unit that in turn supports the DVCPRO HD EX format. One special feature of the camera unit is its ability to consistently express images with a high quality and high sensitivity since it employs progressive drive.
  • Page 7: Features Of The Vtr Unit

    Chapter 1 General 1-2 Features of the VTR unit ≥DVCPRO HD EX format system supported The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recording format that supports the 1080i/25PsF,50i HD system. Using the latest compression technology, it achieves two times the economy of conventional DVCPRO HD format.
  • Page 8: System Configuration

    Chapter 1 General 1-3 System configuration UniSlot wireless Microphone kit: microphone receiver: AJ-MC900G Sennheiser EK3041 Viewfinders: AJ-HVF20B (Mic holder provided) Microphone holder: AJ-MH800G Lens (Bayonet type): Fujinon, Canon Video camera-recorder: GPS unit: AJ-HDX400 AJ-GPS900G Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case: AJ-SC900 (not available in some area.)
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions

    Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section 1 POWER switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. 2 Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack. 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4-pin) When operating this unit using an AC power source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).
  • Page 10: Audio Function Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (input system) 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-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 and 2 can be...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (output system) 9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. The signals to be output can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch :.
  • Page 12: Shooting And Recording/Playback Function Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their functions < 2-3 Shooting and recording/playback function section Shooting and recording (camera unit) 1 CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with the subject’s brightness and color temperature. CC FILTER knob (outside, large diameter) A: Cross filter B: 3200 K...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor. CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions = OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI connector. VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera images are output from the connectors;...
  • Page 15: Menu Operation Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-4 Menu operation section 1 MENU button This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF. 2 JOG dial button This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when the MENU button 1 is at the ON position. 3 Setup card insertion slot This is where the SD card (optional accessory) or Multimedia card (optional accessory) is inserted into the...
  • Page 16: Time Code Related Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-5 Time code related section 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code is to be externally locked. It is also possible to supply PAL composite video signals instead as the reference signal.
  • Page 17: Warning/Status Display Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-6 Warning/status display section 1 Back tally lamp 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 and rear tally lamp 6.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Mode displays GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation. P-REC: Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set for pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turned off. iREC: Lights during recording when the interval recording mode is established;...
  • Page 19: Viewfinder Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-8 Viewfinder section > 1 Viewfinder (optional accessory) While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers (safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.
  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-1 Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape Set the POWER switch to ON. <Note> When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation. HUMID display POWER: ON Press the EJECT button.
  • Page 21: Basic Procedures

    Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-2 Basic procedures 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. * For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1 Inspections prior to shooting.”...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Recording and playback Procedure for shooting From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording Select the filter to match the lighting conditions. If the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time: Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A”...
  • Page 23: Scene-To-Scene Continuity

    Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by pressing the REC START button or VTR button on the lens while the unit is in the rec-pause mode.
  • Page 24: Interval Rec Function

    Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-5 INTERVAL REC function This unit enables recording in intervals with a minimum recording time in increments of one frame to be conducted. In order for this function to be used, it is necessary by performing menu operations to open the <REC FUNCTION>...
  • Page 25: Retake Function

    Chapter 3 Recording and playback When the recording is to be continued Press the unit’s REC START button or VTR button on the lens once more. One-shot recording is now started again. When the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC is to be exited There are two ways to do this.
  • Page 26: Rec-Review Function

    Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-7 Rec-review function 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 viewfinder screen. This makes it possible to check whether recording was performed properly.
  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black balance and white balance as the individual conditions demand. To achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the adjustments be performed in the following sequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) >...
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When there is no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of the FILTER control (outer). When the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically When the white balance adjustment was not completed...
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following cases: ≥ When the unit is used for the first time ≥ When the unit is used after it has not been used for a prolonged period of time ≥...
  • Page 30: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-2 Setting the electronic shutter This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings and operations. 4-2-1 Shutter modes The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds which can be selected.
  • Page 31: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode Proceed with operation by following the steps below. Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish the SYNCHRO SCAN mode. SHUTTER switch SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change the shutter speed continuously within a range from 1/50.2 sec.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Audio Signal Recording Levels

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording detailed audio-related <MIC/AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens from the VTR MENU page and select the settings for the items by performing menu operations. For details, refer to “Chapter 7 Menu description tables.” #< MIC/AUDIO1 > FRONT VR CH1 :OFF FRONT VR CH2...
  • Page 33: Setting The Time Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5 Setting the time data The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29. 4-5-1 Setting the user bits Memos and other information with up to 8 digits (dates, times) in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the sub code track by setting the user bits.
  • Page 34: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Press the HOLD button to cause DATE to be displayed in the display window. Set the TCG switch to SET. Set the date (year/month/day) using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button.
  • Page 35: Setting The Time Code

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-3 Setting the time code Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Set the TCG switch to SET. Set the time code using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button. Select the TCG switch position. Select “F-RUN”...
  • Page 36: Setting The Umid Information

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording <Notes> O When the external lock operation is performed, the time code is instantly locked to the external time code, and the same value as the external code value appears on the counter display. Do not set the unit to the recording mode during the few seconds it takes for the sync generator to stabilize.
  • Page 37: Menu Displays On The Viewfinder Screen

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen 4-6-1 Menu configuration USER MENU: Although USER MENU is set at the factory, the user may perform menu operations to open the <USER MENU SELECT> screen from the MAIN MENU page, select the settings for its items in accordance with the purpose of operation and setting frequency...
  • Page 38: Selecting The User Menus

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed. **** MAIN MENU **** SYSTEM SETTING PAINT OPERATION...
  • Page 39: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays Not only the images but the lamps and characters indicating the unit’s settings and operation statuses as well as the messages, center and safety zone markers, camera ID and other information are displayed inside the viewfinder.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed 1 Mode of camera 25P, 50i now shooting 2 Extender 3 MODE CHECK LOW/MID/HIGH dedicated display –3 to 30 area (STATUS: S.GAIN30/36/42/48 DS.GAIN6:/10:/12:/ master gain, user 15:/20: switch gain) (Causes for ! LED GAIN (0 dB) to light: Displayed...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed CHECK FILTER 4 Camera warning and message AWB A VAR ¢.¢K display area (Displays related to AWB B VAR ¢.¢K the AWB, ABB and switch operations) ABB ACTIVE ABB OK ABB BREAK ABB NG...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed 5 Information allocated to USER S.GAIN ¢¢dB/OFF DS.GAIN ¢¢:/OFF buttons LINE MIX ON/OFF UM: USER MAIN S.IRIS ON/OFF U1: USER1 button I.OVR ON/OFF U2: USER2 button S.BLK –¢¢/OFF B.STR ON/OFF AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2...
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed > Iris override display (No display) – – – ? Iris, f-value OPEN F1.7 to F16 CLOSE @ Zoom display Z00 to Z99 A Interval, pre-rec i (flashing) display iREC (lighting) iREC (flashing) ¢¢h¢¢m/¢¢s...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed I Color temperature ¢.¢K J Shutter 11/¢¢.¢ speed/mode 1/60 - 1/2000 K D.ZOOM a2/a3/a4 Viewfinder screen display selection Whether a display is to be shown or not can be selected on a menu.
  • Page 45: Display Modes And Setting

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7-4 Display modes and setting changes/adjustment result messages By setting the display mode item, it is possible to select various display methods for the changes made in the settings and for the messages advising the user of the adjustment results: for instance, the items displayed can be limited to a select number or not displayed at all.
  • Page 46: Mode Check Screen Displays (Mode Check Button Function)

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the ID input area, and the input mode is established. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed.
  • Page 47: Menu-Driven Function Setup

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8 Menu-driven function setup The functions can be set up using the unit’s menus. 4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching This unit allows three other modes to be used in addition to the L/M/H standard gain settings: the analog gain-up S.GAIN (super gain) mode to achieve a gain of 30 dB or more, the cumulative gain-up DS.GAIN (digital super gain) mode which...
  • Page 48: Selecting The F.audio Level Control Function

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL control function This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using the F.AUDIO LEVEL control. To select this function, perform menu operations to open the <MIC/AUDIO> screen from the VTR MENU page, and set whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls for the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items.
  • Page 49: Setting The Color Temperature Manually

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording AUDIO CH1: The function for switching the channel 1 input signal is allocated. Each press advances the setting through the sequence FRONT > W.L.> REAR. Note that it is also possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN switch.
  • Page 50: Setup Card Operations

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-2 Setup card operations To format the setup card, save the setting data on the card or read the saved data from the card, first perform a menu operation to open the <CARD READ/WRITE> screen from the FILE page.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Giving a title to the selected file Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item. < CARD READ/WRITE > R.SELECT READ W.SELECT WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ TITLE: 1: ********...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data saving is completed, the following message appears. WRITE OK Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 53: How To Use The User Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 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 NO CARD Insert the card. (setup card has not been inserted) READ NG FORMAT ERROR The card was formatted by a device (formatting error)
  • Page 54: How To Use The Scene File Data

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. READ? Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data written in the user area of the unit’s internal memory is now read, and the setting is completed.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ item. < SCENE > READ USER DATA SCENE SEL READ WRITE RESET TITLE1 : ********...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Appending titles to the setting data used for the scene files Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the scene file TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item where the title is to be appended.
  • Page 57: How To Return The Menus Settings To The User Standard Settings

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to the user standard settings The setting statuses of the unit’s menus can be returned to the user standard settings registered in 4-9-3. There are two ways to do this: one method is to read (load) the USER DATA as described in “4-9-3 How to use the user data”...
  • Page 58: Chapter 5 Preparation

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-1 Supplying the power A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit’s power supply. To use the battery pack, there is the following choice of makes of batteries: ≥Anton-Bauer ≥IDX ≥Sony <Notes>...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 Preparation Using the NP-1 type battery pack Remove the battery holder. Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit. 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 60: Using An Ac Power Supply

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-1-2 Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. DC IN socket AC adapter AJ-B75 (optional accessory) Set the power of the AC adapter to ON.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 Preparation Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it to the LENS socket. LENS socket Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens. <Notes> ≥ For details on how to handle the lens, refer to the operating instructions of the lens.
  • Page 62 Chapter 5 Preparation Adjusting the white shading of the lens The white shading is adjusted as follows. <Notes> ≥ Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the lens aperture is open even when the white shading has been adjusted. This is something that is inherent to lenses and optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a failure or malfunctioning.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 Preparation Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. ACTIVE now appears on the screen. This indicates that white shading being compensated. Upon completion of the adjustments, W- SHD OK is displayed.
  • Page 64 Chapter 5 Preparation Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in the following sequence: Space: ∑ letters: A—Z numbers: 0—9 symbols: ’, >, <, /, –, •, a Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
  • Page 65: Audio Input Signal Preparations

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-3 Audio input signal preparations Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply the audio signals to the unit. 5-3-1 When using the front microphone The microphone of the AJ-MC900G mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder. Open the mic holder.
  • Page 66: When Using An Audio Component

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-3-3 When using an audio component Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component using the XLR cable. Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the audio component has been connected to “REAR.”...
  • Page 67: Attaching The Shoulder Belt

    Chapter 5 Preparation 5-5 Attaching the shoulder belt Shoulder belt The tab opens when it is pressed. To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs. <Note> Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely. 5-6 Adjusting the position of the shoulder pad The shoulder pad can be moved while the slide lever is held down.
  • Page 68: Attacching The Front Audio Level

    Chapter 5 Preparation <Notes> ≥ Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and the AJ-EC3E to OFF. ≥ If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the <SW MODE> screen is set to OFF, the camera related settings among the adjustments and settings performed using the AJ-EC3E will be erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF.
  • Page 69: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Inspections

    Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1 Inspections prior to shooting Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check the images.
  • Page 70: Inspecting The Vtr Unit

    Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker inspection” one after the other. 1. Tape travel inspection Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
  • Page 71: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. Inspection using external microphones Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 jacks. Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s power supply type.
  • Page 72: Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 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. phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to stick to the drum.
  • Page 73: Connectors And Signals

    Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2-6 Connectors and signals DC IN +12V Matsushita part number K1AA104H0024 Maker part number HA16RX-4P(SW1) (Hirose Denki) <Note> Ensure that the polarities are used correctly for a power supply from an external source. FRONT MIC IN L CH IN(H) L CH IN(C) R CH IN(H)
  • Page 74: Warning System

    Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3 Warning system 6-3-1 Warning description tables When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user. <Note>...
  • Page 75 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6. SERVO Indications on LCD screen “SERVO” display lights (during recording and playback). WARNING lamp Flashes four times a second (during recording and playback). Tally lamp Flashes four times a second (during recording and playback). Viewfinder “SERVO”...
  • Page 76: Error Codes

    Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3-2 Error codes One of the following error codes appears in the display window when an error has occurred in the unit for some reason. 6-3-3 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 eject screw.
  • Page 77: Chapter 7 Menu Description Tables

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-1 Menu configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION DOWNCON SETTING How to open the menus USER MENU: Press MENU button to display. MAIN MENU: Hold down MENU button for 3 seconds or more to display. OPTION MENU: Press MENU...
  • Page 78: System Setting

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2 SYSTEM SETTING 7-2-1 SYSTEM MODE Item/ Variable Data storage range CAMERA MODE For selecting the camera’s operation mode. 50i: The camera operates in the 50i mode. 25P: The camera operates in the 25P mode. S C U F E 7-2-2 REC FUNCTION Item/...
  • Page 79: Genlock

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2-4 GENLOCK Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range GENLOCK AUTO For selecting the sync signal among the camera signals. AUTO: If sync signals are supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector, the camera unit is synchronized with the reference signal which has been input.
  • Page 80: Matrix

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-2 MATRIX Item/ Variable Data storage range For selecting the color correction table used $ MATRIX TABLE to perform the adjustments. S C U F E MATRIX R-G –31 For performing the R-G color adjustment. S C U F E MATRIX R-B –31...
  • Page 81: Low Setting

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-4 LOW SETTING Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range –3dB For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, $ MASTER GAIN 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. 30dB S C U F E H.DTL LEVEL For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.
  • Page 82: High Setting

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-6 HIGH SETTING Item/ Variable Data storage range –3dB For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, $ MASTER GAIN 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. 12dB 30dB S C U F E H.DTL LEVEL For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.
  • Page 83: Skin Tone Dtl

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL Item/ Variable Data storage range For selecting ON or OFF for the skin tone $ SKIN TONE DTL DTL. S C U F E For selecting ON or OFF for ZEBRA in the $ SKIN TONE SKIN TONE range.
  • Page 84: Gamma

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-10 GAMMA Item/ Variable Data storage range MASTER GAMMA 0.35 For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01 steps. 0.45 0.75 S C U F E R GAMMA –15 For setting the R channel GAMMA. S C U F E B GAMMA –15 For setting the B channel GAMMA.
  • Page 85: Vf Displays

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4 VF 7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range DISP CONDITION NORMAL NORMAL: The statuses are displayed at all HOLD times. HOLD: The statuses are displayed only when the MODE CHECK switch is pressed.
  • Page 86: User Box

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-3 USER BOX Item/ Variable Data storage range USER BOX For setting whether or not to display the user box. C U F E USER BOX WIDTH For setting the horizontal width of the user box.
  • Page 87: Mode Check Ind

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-6 MODE CHECK IND Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range STATUS For setting whether or not to display the status when the MODE CHECK switch is used. C U F E !LED For setting whether or not to display the cause display screen if the !LED has lighted when the MODE CHECK switch is used.
  • Page 88: Shutter Select

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT Item/ Variable Data storage range POSITION1 SEL 1/60 For selecting the shutter speed. 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 C U F E POSITION2 SEL 1/60 For selecting the shutter speed. 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000...
  • Page 89: Sw Mode

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-5 SW MODE Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range RET SW REC CHECK For selecting the RET switch function. D.ZOOM REC CHECK: The REC CHECK operation is performed. D.ZOOM: Digital performed. C U F E S.BLK LVL For setting the super black level.
  • Page 90: White Balance Mode

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE Item/ Variable Data storage range FILTER INH For selecting whether or not to keep the AWB memory (Ach, Bch) data for each filter. ON: The data is kept in the two Ach and Bch memories for each filter used.
  • Page 91: Iris

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-8 IRIS Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range A.IRIS LEVEL For setting the AUTO IRIS target value. C U F E A.IRIS PEAK/AVE For determining the ratio of the peak to the AUTO IRIS reference. The higher the ratio, the greater the response to the peak inside the iris detection window;...
  • Page 92: Lens File

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-6-3 LENS FILE Item/ Variable Data storage range FILE NO. For selecting the number of the lens file. READ For reading the data from the lens file. WRITE For writing the data in the lens file. TITLE 1-8 ************ For setting a title consisting of not more than...
  • Page 93: Black Shading

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-7-4 BLACK SHADING Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range CORRECT For selecting ON or OFF for the digital black shading compensation. C U F E DETECTION — For executing the digital black shading (DIG) compensation. 7-7-5 WHITE SHADING Item/ Variable...
  • Page 94: Battery Setting1

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1 Item/ Variable Data storage range AU-BP490 For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. AUTO For selecting how the voltage at which the MANUAL battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range NP-L50 For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. AUTO For selecting how the voltage at which the MANUAL battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set.
  • Page 96: Battery Setting2

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2 Item/ Variable Data storage range DIGITAL14 For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. NEAR END 11.0 For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at which the battery charge is to considered...
  • Page 97: Mic/Audio1

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1 Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range FRONT VR CH1 FRONT For setting whether or not to make the audio W.L. control operational for the input system REAR selected for CH1. C U F FRONT VR CH2 FRONT For setting whether or not to make the audio...
  • Page 98: Tc/Ub

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-7 TC/UB Item/ Variable Data storage range UB MODE USER For selecting the UB mode. TIME USER: DATE Selects the UB value set in the LCD section. TIME: FRM RATE Selects the local time (hour, minute, REGEN second).
  • Page 99: Vtr Diag

    Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-9 VTR DIAG Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range OPERATION For displaying the total time during which the power has been on. DRUM RUNNING For displaying the total time during which the drum has rotated. THREADING For displaying the total number of times cassettes have been loaded.
  • Page 100: Chapter 8 Specifications

    Chapter 8 Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V) Power consumption: 37 W indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C Ambient operating humidity: Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operation time: Approx.
  • Page 101 Chapter 8 Specifications Tape Transport System Tape speed: 67.708 mm/sec Recording time: 33 minutes (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) Fast forwarding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) Rewinding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) [CONNECTOR SECTION] Audio Input Connectors AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a2, 3 pins):...
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