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- Page 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operation Instructions...
- Page 2 ≥ Use a rain cover when the unit is to be used outdoors in rainy weather. ≥ Only L-size DVCPRO cassette tapes can be used with this camera recorder. Do not use standard size DV tapes or tapes of any other size. FCC Note: CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preparation ............10 List of file settings..........27 Using the AU-BP402 Normal recording ..........28 battery pack made by Panasonic ......10 Scene-to-scene continuity ......28 Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer..11 Audio recording ..........29 Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony..11 Selecting the audio input signals......29... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Incorporating the latest in the digital technology fostered by years of It has a compact size, light weight and low-power consumption, and manufacturing broadcast equipment and materials, this unit is an it is capable of recording for many hours. Both its camera unit and integrated camera recorder which uses only L-size DVCPRO VTR unit incorporate digital signal processing to achieve even cassette tapes and which features a 1/2"... -
Page 5: System Configuration
5˝ EVF mounting 5˝ EVF connection 5˝ EVF: AJ-VF10 adapter: adapter: WV-VF65B/C AJ-VF15 AJ-QVF200 AJ-YA711 Mic holder: AJ-MH700 Battery Battery case: Panasonic batteries: chargers: AU-M402H AU-BP402 AG-B425 Lens (bayonet type): FUJINON/CANON Anton Bauer batteries Sony batteries: Battery BP-90 case/holder BP-L60/L90 NP-1B... -
Page 6: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their functions < RESET AUDIO SELECT COUNTER F-RUN AUTO LITHIUM BATT R-RUN SEE MANUAL CH 1 CH 2 AUDIO IN REAR MIC POWER FRONT REAR LINE > CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 CH 2 POWER switch OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. - Page 7 Parts and their functions BREAKER switch JOG dial button If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to some This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is the MENU button B is at the ON position.
- Page 8 Parts and their functions MIC IN (mic input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) The accessory microphone is connected to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. S-VIDEO OUT jack (Y/C jack) When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected to the S-VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit’s playback pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation (such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is...
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Page 9: Tally Lamp
Parts and their functions /REW EJECT STOP PLAY/PAUSE ª TALLY lamp REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons/ This lights up when the unit is set to the recording mode. It lamps flashes when it is being transferred to the recording mode. ≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the stop mode, the high-speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established, and the corresponding lamp lights. -
Page 10: Preparation
Preparation Using the AU-BP402 battery pack made by Panasonic Recharge the battery pack using the battery charger specifically designed for each individual battery pack. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used. -
Page 11: Using A Battery Pack Made By Anton Bauer
Preparation Using a battery pack made by Using the NP-1B battery pack Anton Bauer made by Sony Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery charger made by Anton Bauer. charger made by Sony. -
Page 12: Using An Ac Power Supply (With The Aj-B75 Ac Adapter)
Preparation Using an AC power supply Attaching the lens (with the AJ-B75 AC adapter) Raise the lens lever, and remove the mount cap. Connect the unit’s external DC input socket with the DC OUT socket on the AJ- B75 AC adapter. Lens lever Mount cap External DC input... -
Page 13: Mounting The Unit On A Tripod
Preparation Mounting the unit on a tripod Attaching the viewfinder and microphone Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod. For details on the attachment and adjustments of the viewfinder and Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. microphone, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder. -
Page 14: Setting The Camera Id
Preparation Setting the camera ID Setting the date and time The camera ID is set on the <CAMERA ID> screen. Up to 12 Proceed with the sub-menu operation alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used. (page 31) to open the <TIME/DATE> screen. <Note>... -
Page 15: Lens Adjustments And Checks
Lens adjustments and checks Flange back adjustment Proceed with the image settings. The flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the 1 Shoot a piece of paper with no color unevenness. image formation surface) is adjusted when a subject cannot be 2 Set the lens iris to manual, and adjust it so that a zebra brought into focus precisely using either the telephoto or the wide pattern fills the whole screen. -
Page 16: Viewfinder Displays
Viewfinder displays Viewfinder lamp displays Viewfinder screen status displays In addition to the images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and the operation mode appear on the viewfinder screen. Also displayed are the center marker and safety zone markers. At the top, bottom and right edges of the screen are the items which have been set to ON using the sub-menu <MARKER/ZEBRA>, <VF DISPLAY 1/2>... - Page 17 Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear 1 Extender display Displayed when the lens extender is being used. iREC Indicates the interval recording mode. For further details, refer to 2 INTERVAL REC status display “INTERVAL REC function”...
- Page 18 Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear 8 Shutter speed 1/¢¢.¢ Displayed when the shutter speed has been set to SYNCHRO SCAN. 1/100 - 1/2000 Displayed when a fixed shutter speed has been set. SUPER V Displayed when SUPER V (high vertical resolution mode) has been set.
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Page 19: Selecting The Viewfinder Screen Display
Viewfinder displays Display item What is displayed Status causing the display to appear F Calendar/clock status “D” is displayed only when a VF DISPLAY setting has been selected. This is switching display to enable the user to differentiate between the screen displays when “TIME+DATE”... -
Page 20: White Balance And Black Balance Adjustment
Try 60 Hz performing the adjustment again. If the error message persists even after another attempt at adjustment, consult your dealer or a Panasonic Service Center representative. Automatic white balance adjustment <Reference>... -
Page 21: Electronic Shutter Settings
Electronic shutter settings Shutter modes Press the SHUTTER switch to SEL again, and repeat until the desired mode or Shutter modes and shutter speeds that can be set speed is displayed. When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the display Mode Shutter speed Applications... -
Page 22: Time Data Settings
Time data settings When both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, the user’s bit is set first. The time code can be set from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29. Setting the user’s bit Setting the time code By setting the user’s bit, memos (date, time) and other information Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to TC. -
Page 23: Locking The Unit's Time Code To The Time Code Of An External Component
Time data settings Locking the unit’s time code to the time code of an external component Concerning the user’s bit setting during Example of connections external lock The time code generator of the VTR unit can be locked to an external generator. -
Page 24: Extension Control Unit (Aj-Ec3P)
Extension control unit (AJ-EC3P) The extension control unit (AJ-EC3P), available as an optional accessory, can be connected to this unit. Before performing the connections VR center values of the AJ-EC3P Check the AJ-EC3P version before performing the connections. When the unit is connected to the AJ-EC3P, the AJ-EC3P’s VR If the final 4 digits of the serial number on the rear section of the AJ- center values (the values applying when the controls are set to their EC3P are 0102 or earlier, it is necessary to update the software in... -
Page 25: Scene Files
Scene files Scene file function Editing scene filenames (Example: USER file) The values of the camera setup tailored to different shooting conditions can be stored in the unit’s memory in the form of files. During shooting, the file required can be called instantly simply by Rotate the SCENE FILE dial to select the turning the SCENE FILE dial. -
Page 26: Returning A Scene Filename To Its Default
Scene files How to use file select Up to four menu setting parameters other than scene files can be stored in the memory. These parameters are MAIN 1/2 and MAIN 2/2 menu items. For further details, refer to “List of file settings” >... -
Page 27: List Of Scene File Settings
Scene files List of scene file settings The scene file factory settings are listed in the tables below. Use them as a reference when making changes to a USER file. Setting item USER Remarks <SCENE FILE NAME> FLUO. SPARKLNG COOL RETRO FACTORY FACTORY... -
Page 28: Normal Recording
Normal recording Set the POWER switch to ON. Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment, and insert the cassette tape. ≥Before proceeding with the recording, check that the POWER cassette tab has been set to the REC position. ≥... -
Page 29: Audio Recording
Audio recording Selecting the audio input signals Select the desired input signals using the Monitor AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO IN switch. speaker CH1 control CH2 control To use the front microphone i Select FRONT (MIC). To use the rear microphone i Select REAR (MIC). POWER/ WARNING To use the audio products... -
Page 30: Playback (Checking What Has Been Recorded)
Playback (checking what has been recorded) When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback images can be viewed in black and white on the viewfinder screen. At the same time, color playback images can be monitored from the VIDEO OUT connector. Rec review When recording is temporarily stopped and the RET button on the lens is pressed, the last two seconds of the recording on the tape is automatically rewound, and the playback images for those seconds appear in the viewfinder. -
Page 31: Menu Operations
Menu operations The MENU button and JOG dial button are used for the setting Move the “ ” to the desired sub-menu menu operations. The menus consist of main menus and sub- item, and press the JOG dial button. menus. The data set on the sub-menus is saved in the non-volatile memory and stored for a prolonged period of time. -
Page 32: Setting Menu Configuration
Setting menu configuration SCENE MAIN 1/2 SCENE FILE NAME EDIT DATA READ/WRITE FILE SELECT WRITE FILE READ INIT FILE WRITE READ FACTORY IRIS/GAMMA A. IRIS LEVEL A. IRIS PEAK/AVE SW MODE LOW GAIN A. IRIS SPEED MID GAIN BLACK STR/PRESS HIGH GAIN MASTER GAMMA WRITE... -
Page 33: Menu Contents
Menu contents SCENE menu (main menu) COLOR/SKIN TONE #N E X T ¢¢¢¢ SCENE ¢¢¢¢ F 1 : F L U O . S C E N E F I L E . . I R I S G A M M A . . Setting C O L O R / S K I N T O N E . -
Page 34: Main Menu 1 Of 2 (Main Menu)
Menu contents SCENE MENU (main menu) MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) PROCESS #N E X T ¢¢¢¢ MAIN 1/2 ¢¢¢¢ D A T A R E A D / W R I T E . . S W M O D E . . Setting V I D E O I N / O U T . - Page 35 Menu contents MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) VIDEO IN/OUT VTR OPTION Setting Setting Item Remarks Item Remarks options options TIME STAMP For selecting whether to superimpose the date VIDEO OUT MENU For selecting whether to output the menu NO-REC and time onto the camera’s video recording.
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Page 36: D A
Menu contents MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) BATTERY MIC/AUDIO Setting Setting Item Remarks Item Remarks options options BATTERY SELECT NiCd12 For selecting the type of battery used. FRONT MIC ON: Phantom power is supplied to the NiCd13 NiCd12: NP-1B made by Sony POWER front microphone. -
Page 37: Main Menu 2 Of 2 (Main Menu)
Menu contents MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) LENS SHADING #N E X T ¢¢¢¢ MAIN 2/2 ¢¢¢¢ M A R K E R / Z E B R A . . V F D I S P L A Y 1 / 2 . - Page 38 Menu contents MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) VF DISPLAY 1/2 VF DISPLAY 2/2 The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this menu. menu.
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Page 39: Hour
Menu contents MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) !LED CAMERA ID Whether the !LED display is to appear on the viewfinder screen is selected on this menu. Setting Item Remarks options Setting Item Remarks CAMERA ID For displaying and recording the ID data options ID+ (TIME+ when color bar signals are supplied. -
Page 40: Warning System
Warning system 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> Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder. The display accords with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time. -
Page 41: Emergency Eject
Warning system 7.RF 8. WIRELESS RF WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (in the EE WARNING lamp Flashes four times second (during status). recording). Tally lamp Flashes four times second (during Tally lamp Flashes four times second (during recording). recording). -
Page 42: Maintenance
Maintenance Condensation Cleaning the heads When the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings or Use the AJ-CL12LP cleaning cassette as necessary to clean the heads. used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the Since the video heads may be damaged if the proper air may turn into droplets of water when it makes contact directions for using cleaning cassette are not followed, read with the head drum. -
Page 43: Specifications
Specifications [GENERAL] Power requirements: DC 12V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption: 20 W indicates safety information. Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0°C to +40°C) Storage temperature: –4 °F to 140 °F (–20°C to +60°C) Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. - Page 44 Specifications [VTR UNIT] Video system Recording format: DVCPRO format Sampling frequency 13.5 MHz : 3.375 MHz Quantizing: 8 bits Audio system Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized with video) Quantizing: 16 bits Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Tape transport system Tape format: L-size DVCPRO cassette tapes Tape speed:...
- Page 45 Specifications [VIEWFINDER] (Optional accessory AJ-VF15) CRT: 1.5-inch high-resolution monochrome CRT Video system: 525 lines, 60 fields External controls Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING Switches: TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/ OFF [ACCESSORIES] ≥Battery connector (including screws) for supporting Sony battery ≥Battery holder (already installed on unit) for Anton Bauer products ≥Microphone kit ≥Tripod plate ≥Shoulder strap...
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