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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Camera-Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH F0505T0 -F @ VQT0R10 Printed in Japan... - 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”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack ..22 Using the Panasonic battery pack ... .23 Using the Sony battery pack ....24 Using the V-mount type battery pack . -
Page 4: Film (Cam) Main Menu
Contents (continued) Menu operations ......86 Basic setting menu operations ....87 Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings . -
Page 5: Introduction
(EFP) applications. Features Features of the camera unit The camera unit of the AJ-HDC27H has the following features. O High sensitivity: 2000 lx, F11, 24P mode, shutter speed set to 50% of frame rate O Frame rate: 4 fps (frame/sec.) to 60 fps... - 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.
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Page 7: Features Of The Vtr Unit
Features (continued) 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. -
Page 8: System Configuration
2.0-inch viewfinder AJ-HVF27BP Microphone holder AJ-MH800G Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Tripod mount Camera-Recorder adapter AJ-HDC27H SHAN-TM700 Extension control unit AJ-EC3 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case AJ-HT901G SD (Secure Digital) memory card Battery case BP-type AU-M402H... -
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 switch.
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Page 13: Viewfinder Section
Parts and their functions Viewfinder section > (For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions 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 operation of the AUTO KNEE function can be selected using the AUTO KNEE SW item on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN...
- 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) ; MONITOR OUT switch This is used to select the video and audio signals which are to be output from the HD SDI MON 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.
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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 SD memory card insertion slot An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted here. This slot is used for writing/saving menu data. (See page 74) 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.
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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: OPanasonic 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 Panasonic Battery Pack
Power supply (continued) Using the Panasonic battery pack Remove the battery holder. Attaching the battery case to the unit. 1 Connect the cable on the camera-recorder to the cable on the battery case (BP-90 type). 2 Using a screwdriver, secure the battery case (BP-90 type) to the camera-recorder. -
Page 24: Using The Sony Battery Pack
Power supply (continued) Using the Sony battery pack Remove the battery holder. Attach the accessory battery mounting connector. Attach the Sony 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 25: Using An Ac Power Supply (When The Aj-B75 Ac Adapter Is Used)
Power supply (continued) 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 This unit comes with a function for storing white shading adjustment values. Up to eight of these values can be stored in the internal memory. Alternatively, they can be stored on an SD memory card. Using this data, it is possible to quickly reproduce the appropriate white shading adjustment even after switching lenses. - Page 29 Adjusting the white shading Performing white shading adjustments Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON. Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of colour irregularities. <Note> Since flicker tends to occur under fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such lights, use a source of light such as sunlight or a halogen lamp which does not tend to produce flicker.
- Page 30 Adjusting the white shading If the lens is provided with an extender, engage the extender function, and repeat steps The compensation values for when the lens extender function is provided and for when it is not are both stored in one file in memory. The white shading adjustment is now complete.
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Page 31: Internal Memory
Adjusting the white shading Writing the white shading adjustment values and flare adjustment values in the internal memory Up to eight white shading adjustment values can be stored in the internal memory. Since they are stored at the same time as the flare adjustment values, it is recommended that the FLARE screen of CAM MAIN MENU 4 be opened and the flare adjusted before storing these values in the internal memory. - Page 32 Adjusting the white shading When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE: item. < L E N S F I L E > F I L E S E L E C T R E A D W R I T E R E S E T A L L 222222222222...
- Page 33 Adjusting the white shading Reading the white shading adjustment values and flare adjustment values from the internal memory Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “LENS FILE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the FILE SELECT item Press the JOG dial button and the file number will flash.
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Page 34: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position The viewfinder’s position can be adjusted in the front- back and left-right directions so that what appears on its screen inside can be seen most easily. Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position Connect the viewfinder’s plug to the viewfinder connector. -
Page 35: 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-HVF27BP Mic holder Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw. -
Page 36: 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-MH800G mic holder (optional accessory) Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. Attach the microphone holder (AJ-MH800G) to the camera recorder using the the 2 screws included. Screws provided with mic holder Attach the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the locking screw. -
Page 37: 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 38: When Connecting Audio Components
Audio input preparation When connecting audio components 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 39: Mounting The Unit On A Tripod
Mounting the unit on a tripod Use the tripod adapter available as an optional accessory for mounting the unit onto a tripod. Attach the tripod adapter to the tripod. <Note> Select the adapter holes that best support the center of gravity of the unit and tripod adapter. Check that the diameters of the selected holes match the diameters of the pan head. -
Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 126, 127). 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 43: 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. Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) to open the “!LED” screen. n < ! L E D > G A I N ( 0 d B ) : O N G A I N ( –... -
Page 44: 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 45 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.
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Page 46: 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 When DAY LIGHT has been selected as the setting for the LIGHTING item which is set from the CAMERA SETTING screen of VTR (CAM) MAIN MENU 1, it indicates D.L., and when ON has been... - Page 47 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 Audio CH1/CH2 input display (AUDIO IN) O Time code display (TC) O VTR warning display (VTR WARNING) O Compression mode display (COMPRESSION) O SAVE lamp display (SAVE LED)
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Page 48: 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 49: 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 86 to 88) 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 50: 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 86 to 88) to open the “CAMERA ID”... -
Page 51: 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 52: Adjusting The Date And Time
Adjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menus Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), 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 53: Adjusting The White Balance And Black
Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balance Preset white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the selected filter is now obtained in accordance with the position where the FILTER control (outer) has been set. If the preset white balance is to be left unchanged for use, skip ahead to “Adjusting the black balance”... - Page 54 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 55 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 message...
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Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 1 mode can easily be changed using the SYNCHRO (“+” and “–”) buttons. -
Page 59: Range
Setting the electronic shutter Setting the synchro scan 1 mode Push the SHUTTER switch from ON toward SEL for as many times as necessary for the shutter speed display on the viewfinder screen to appear as “SS:1 ¢¢.¢deg.” (¢ is replaced with a figuare.) SHUTTER switch In the SYNCHRO SCAN 1 mode, continuous... -
Page 60: 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 61: Variable Frame Rate
Variable frame rate This camera-recorder 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 MON connector and the HD SDI EE 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... - Page 62 Variable frame rate (continued) Setting the frame rate using the USER1 or USER2 button After setting your desired frame rate with the USER (USER1 or USER2) button through menu operations, you can shoot with the set frame rate simply by pressing the USER button.
- Page 63 Variable frame rate (continued) <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 blemish White blemishes may be seen on the screen on account of the fluctuations in the dark current of the photodiodes which make up the CCD picture...
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Page 64: 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 65: Setting The Time Data
Setting the time data When the user bits and time code are both to be used, the user bits are set first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bits are being set so that the time code setting will be off. -
Page 66: Setting The Time Code
Setting the time data (continued) 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 67: Externally Locking The Time Code
Setting the time data (continued) 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 68: 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 bits of the sub-code track area (this used to be the LTC area). This information is output from the TC OUT connector, HD SDI MON connector and HD SDI EE connector. -
Page 69: 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 70: 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 71 How to use the scene file When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position. < 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 How to use the scene file Loading the scene file Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), 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 73 How to use the scene file Resetting the scene file Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), 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...
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Page 74: Sd Memory Card Operations
SD memory card operations Setting Data Using an SD memory card An SD memory card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. -
Page 75: Formatting The Sd Memory Card
SD memory card operations The operations for saving setting data on the SD memory 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 SD memory card Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”... -
Page 76: Saving The Data Settings On The Card
SD memory card operations Saving the data settings on the card Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), 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 SD memory 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...
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Page 78: Loading The Data Saved On The Card
SD memory card operations Loading the data saved on the card Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), 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 79 SD memory 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 (SD memory card has not been inserted) READ NG The card was formatted by a...
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Page 80: 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 81: 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 132 to 135). -
Page 82: Shooting
Recording (continued) 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 83: Scene-To-Scene Continuity
Recording (continued) 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 84: Playback
Playback (checking what has been recorded) When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback pictures can be monitored 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: Basic Setting Menu Operations
Menu operations (continued) 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 88: Settings
Menu operations (continued) 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 2222... -
Page 89: Setting Menu Configuration
Setting menu configuration FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 } MATRIX TABLE MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION 1 COLOR CORRECTION 2 LOW SETTING } MASTER GAIN MID SETTING } MATRIX TABLE } COLOR CORRECT HIGH SETTING } ADDITIONAL DTL1 ADDITIONAL DTL2 SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL } MANUAL KNEE } WHITE CLIP... - Page 90 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 91 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 How to interpret the menu lists The following abbreviations indicate whether the menu changes are stored (written) in the corresponding data or loaded (read) from the data.
- Page 92 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 MONITOR MARKER SAFETY ZONE...
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Page 93: 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 94: 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) +000 (CAM MENU) +018 +200 (Max.) S C U F E MASTER DTL –31 USER... -
Page 95: 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 S C U F E Mg (SAT) –63 Color saturation... -
Page 96: Low Setting Screen
Setting menu screens LOW SETTING screen The low level gain is set on this screen. Variable Item range display ∫ MASTER –3dB USER –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 GAIN dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set. -
Page 97: High Setting Screen
Setting menu screens HIGH SETTING screen The high level gain is set on this screen. Variable Item range display ∫ MASTER –3dB USER –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 GAIN dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set. -
Page 98: 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. S C U F E ∫... -
Page 99: 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 100: Film (Cam) Main Menu 2
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 HOLD: S C U F E DISP MODE USER FILTER GAIN AUTO KNEE SW SHUTTER ABB STATUS... -
Page 101: 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 102: 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 2222222222 ID (max. 10 characters). <Note> ID 2: Select whether this setting 2222222222 is to be mixed by selecting ID 3: ON or OFF for CAMERA 2222222222... -
Page 103: 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 104: 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 105 Setting menu screens CAMERA SW MODE screen Variable Item range display USER1 SW USER For allocating the functions (FILM MENU) in USER1 button. (CAM MENU) S.GAIN <Notes> OWhen B.STR has been S.IRIS S.BLK B.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW OWhen Y GET has been Y GET RET SW...
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Page 106: 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 S C U F E The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in... -
Page 107: Film (Cam) Main Menu 3
Setting menu screens CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen The settings for saving (writing) the menu data on the SD memory 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... -
Page 108: Lens File Screen
Setting menu screens LENS FILE screen The lens files are stored into the unit’s internal memory and read from the memory on this screen. The white shading data and flare adjustment data are stored together as a lens file. Variable Item range display... -
Page 109: Lens Adj Screen
Setting menu screens LENS ADJ screen The lens adjustments are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display F2.8 ADJ For outputting the voltage output only when ON is selected as this item’s setting. F16 ADJ For outputting the voltage output only when ON is selected as this item’s setting. -
Page 110: 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 (¢) or OFF (≥) is set at the head of each item. -
Page 111: 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. S C U F E WHITE SHADING screen The white shading adjustments are performed on this... -
Page 112: 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 113 Setting menu screens OPTION screen Variable Item range display SYSTEM FREQ. 59.94Hz For setting the unit’s frame 60.00Hz frequency. U F E EVF SEL MONO The EVF terminal video COLOR signal will be switched. MONO: COLOR: U F E SUPER DTL For selecting the kind of detail to be provided.
- Page 114 Setting menu screens OResolution measurement screen The resolution measurements are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display RESOLUTION For setting the resolution measurement. DETAIL For setting the DETAIL to ON or OFF. H-F COMPE. For setting the high- frequency compensation to ON or OFF.
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Page 115: 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 116: 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: 0.2—2.0: C U F HUMID OPE USER For selecting the VTR operation when condensation has formed. -
Page 117: Battery/Tape Screen
Setting menu screens BATTERY/TAPE screen Select the settings which match the type of battery used on this screen. The warning tone which signals the remaining battery charge and remaining tape and which is heard during shooting can be switched off if they prove to be distracting. -
Page 118: Battery Setting Screen
Setting menu screens BATTERY SETTING screen The type of battery to be used is selected and its settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display AJ-BP490 MANUAL For setting the AJ-BP490 AUTO and the PACO HP-90A battery. C U F AU-BP402 MANUAL For setting the AU-BP402... -
Page 119: 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. C U F BATTERY (IND) USER For switching the battery... - Page 120 Setting menu screens MIC/AUDIO screen Variable Item range display MIC LOWCUT FRONT USER For setting the high-pass REAR filter for the CH1 mic input. F&R FRONT:The high-pass filter REAR: The high-pass filter F&R: OFF: C U F MIC LOWCUT FRONT USER For setting the high-pass REAR...
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Page 121: Tc/Ub Screen
Setting menu screens TC/UB screen The time code and user bits 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 122 Setting menu screens TC/UB screen The time code and user bits 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...
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Page 123: Time Date Screen
Setting menu screens TIME DATE screen The time/date settings are performed on this screen. Variable Item range display YEAR 00—05—99 For setting the year. MONTH 1 — 12 For setting the month. 1 — 31 For setting the day. HOUR 0 —... -
Page 124: 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 range... -
Page 125: 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 range... -
Page 126: 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 127 Warning system (continued) $ HUMID LCD display The HUMID display lights. Even after condensation detection has been released, it will continue to flash once a second for the next 80 minutes. WARNING lamp The lamp lights when condensation has been detected. Tally lamp The lamp flashes four times a second.
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Page 128: 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 129: 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 130: Connectors And Signals
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 AUDIO IN(H) AUDIO IN(C) Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007 Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG (Hirose Denki) - Page 131 Connectors and signals UNREG+12V UNREG+12V A+9.0V AGND AGND VF-Y VF-Y GND VF-CLK VF-WR VF-DATA UNREG GND ZEBRA-SW PEAKING A+9.0V VF-PR VF-PB FRONT-VR VF-GND UNREG-GND Matsushita part number K1AB120H0001 Maker part number HR12-14RA-20SC 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 <Note>...
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Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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 135 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...
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Page 136: Specifications
Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage: DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V) Power consumption: 36 W indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Ambient operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. - Page 137 Specifications (continued) [VTR UNIT] VTR Tape Transport System Tape used: 1/4-inch DVCPRO L-size cassette tape Tape speed: 135.28 mm/s (59.94 Hz) 135.4154 mm/s (60.00 Hz) Recording/playback time: 32 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP) FF/REW time: Approx. 2.5 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP) VTR Video System Sampling frequency: : 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) 74.25 MHz...
- Page 138 Specifications (continued) [VIEWFINDER] (Optional accessory: AJ-HVF27BP) CRT: 2.0-inch high-resolution monochrome tube Video system: 720 lines, 60 fields External adjustment controls: Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING Switches: TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/OFF [ACCESSORIES] Shoulder strap (a1) Battery mount connector (a1) [RELATED COMPONENTS & PARTS] Relating to power supply Battery case: AU-M402H...
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