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Panasonic AKHC3500 - MULTI FORMAT CAMERA Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Multi-Format Camera
AK-HC3500P
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500P Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For your safety FCC Note: CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, interference when the equipment is operated in a...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For your safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly...

  • Page 4: Overview

    CCDs. Furthermore, extended. Panasonic’s horizontal single-line readout CCD and The amount of heat generated by the camera has also been high-precision signal processing combine to achieve pixel slashed as a result of adopting a low-power-consumption shifting and a dramatic reduction in moire within the band.

  • Page 5: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use DON’TS DO’S  Do not attempt to disassemble the camera or other units.  Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws  Handle the camera with care. or covers.

  • Page 6: Controls And Their Functions

    Controls and their functions...
  • Page 7 Controls and their functions...

  • Page 8: Controls And Their Functions

    Controls and their functions  INCOM connectors 1, 2 [INCOM1, INCOM2]  Lens mount (Bayonet type) This is where the lens is mounted. The INCOM or headset plugs are connected here.  INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC1 TALK]  Lens clamp lever The lens is inserted into the lens mount , and this lever This is the INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF selector switch.
  • Page 9 Controls and their functions  MIC1 selector switch [LINE/FRONT MIC/MIC]  Back tally LED selector switch This is used to set the back tally LED to ON or OFF. This is used to switch the input signal to LINE, FRONT MIC or rear MIC.
  • Page 10 Controls and their functions  Electronic shutter selector switch [SHUTTER]  Monitor output selector switch [MONI SEL] This is used to select the images (Y, NAM, R, G, B) which This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be used.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Lens

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

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Lens Flange Back

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

  • Page 13: Performing The Viewfinder Adjustments

    Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder Detaching the viewfinder Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF position. position. Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob on the plate to attach the viewfinder.
  • Page 14 Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Left or right position adjustment Forward or backward position adjustment Loosen the stopper screw. Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing Stopper screw lever towards the outside to release it from the locked position.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Microphone

    Connecting a microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700 (optional accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder. If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded Open the microphone holder.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

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

  • Page 17: Component System Configuration

    Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the Multi-Format Camera (AK-HC3500) and peripheral components is described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU935) is not required unless a multiple number of cameras are to be controlled. The basic system configuration includes the lens, Multi-Format Camera, viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote operation panel (ROP).
  • Page 18 Component system configuration Component connections Outline of peripheral components Refer to pages 19 to 1 for the component connections. Camera Control Unit (CCU: AK-HCU931) After all the components have been connected (the monitor This is the Multi-Format Camera’s camera control unit. system may be connected afterward), set the CCU’s main It is connected to the Multi-Format Camera using an power switch to the ON position.

  • Page 19: System Connections 1 (With Multi-Format Camera)

    System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) 2˝ Electronic HD Viewfinder AJ-HVF21 Optical cable Camera Control Unit Lens AK-HCU931 Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931  Before proceeding with the connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position. ...
  • Page 20 System connections 2 (with Buildup Unit) Large lens Buildup Unit AK-HBU3500 8 LCD Viewfinder AK-HVF931A Optical cable Camera Control Unit AK-HCU931 Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931...

  • Page 21: System Connections 3 (With Msu)

    System connections 3 (with MSU) Master Setup Unit AK-MSU935 Optical cable Camera Control Unit 1 Multi-Format Camera AK-HCU931 AK-HC3500 Remote Operation Panel 1 AK-HRP931 Optical cable Camera Control Unit 11 Multi-Format Camera AK-HCU931 AK-HC3500 Remote Operation Panel 11 AK-HRP931 Optical cable Camera Control Unit 12 Multi-Format Camera AK-HCU931...

  • Page 22: Status Displays On Viewfinder Screen

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

  • Page 23: Menu Operations

    Menu operations  Entering the menu data Basic setting menu operations After accessing the item menus, enter the respective data.  Displaying the menus Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item to be set. User menu Press the MENU switch. The camera’s USER menu screen now appears on the viewfinder or monitor.
  • Page 24 Menu operations  Entering the menu data (continued) When the setting flashes one character at a time, press the JOG dial to move the flashing toward the right. When the JOG dial is pressed, flashing moves toward the right. Turn the JOG dial to change the setting. When the JOG dial is now pressed, the data is entered.

  • Page 25: Setting Menu Configuration

    Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU...
  • Page 26 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU...
  • Page 27 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU...
  • Page 28 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU...
  • Page 29 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU...

  • Page 30: Table Of Adjustment Setting Ranges

    Table of adjustment setting ranges Operation Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Items recorded on SD cards  VF Setting1 No switching from the SD card to the Side Modu SW ON, OFF camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. ...
  • Page 31 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Items recorded on SD cards Setting1 HD-SDI OUT MAIN, VF, RET MAIN HD-SDI Power ACTIVE, SAVE ACTIVE AUX I/O RET Y IN, PMT OUT, VBS OUT, D1 OUT RET Y IN TRUNK1 RS4, RS3C...
  • Page 32 Table of adjustment setting ranges Painting Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Setting SW Flare ON, OFF Black Gamma ON, OFF Gamma ON, OFF Knee ON, OFF White Clip ON, OFF Matrix ON, OFF Preset Matrix NORM, EBU, NTSC NORM ON, OFF Skin Tone DTL...
  • Page 33 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Linear Matrix Matrix OFF, ON Linear OFF, A, B 1axes OFF, A, B –31 to +31 –31 to +31 –31 to +31 –31 to +31 –31 to +31 –31 to +31 Color Correct1 Matrix...
  • Page 34 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Skin Tone Detail1 Skin Tone DTL ON, OFF Skin Tone Get EXECUTE, CANCEL (execution items) — Cursor OFF, ON H Cursor 1 to 190 V Cursor 1 to 540 ZEBRA OFF, A, B, A+B Effect MEM...
  • Page 35 Table of adjustment setting ranges Maintenance Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Date / Time (*1) Present (Display item) (Current date/time) Adjust NOP, SET 1H, 4H 1H, 4H Date YY Year (Current year) Date MM Month (Current month) Date DD (Current day) Date aaa Day of week...
  • Page 36 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value CINE Gamma Cinema Gamma SW NORMAL, ON NORMAL Cinema Gamma SEL VIDEO_REC, FILM_REC VIDEO_REC Black STR LVL 0 to 30 Dynamic LVL 00 %, 300 %, 400 %, 500 % 00 % Knee Point +30 to +90...

  • Page 37: Sd Card Operations

    SD card operations These operations are performed on the SD Card page on the Maintenance menu. The VF display settings and camera function settings on the Operation menu can be recorded on the SD card. For details on what items are stored in the memory of the SD card, refer to “Table of the adjustment setting ranges.” Mode: SD card operation mode setting Select the SD card operation here.

  • Page 38: Ak-Hc3500 Connector Pin Assignment

    AK-HC3500 connector pin assignment CN# in the CN# in the CN# in the Instructions Instructions Instructions   DC IN HA16RA-4P (Hirose) VF HR12-14RA-20SC (Hirose) OPT FIBER EDW.3K.93C.TLC (LEMO) Pin# Signal Pin# Signal Pin# Signal EXT_GND VF+1V OPT-TX (Mark Band = IN) VF+1V OPT-RX (Mark Band = OUT) UNREG_GND...

  • Page 39: External Dimension Drawings

    External dimension drawings Unit: inch (mm) 5-5/16 (135) 14-3/16 (360)

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications 3) HD-SDI1/HD-SDI output: Power supply: DC 1 V HD signal = 0.8 Vp-p, 75 ohms (BNC) (when external power is supplied) The HD-SDI signal output can be AC 150 V - 40 V added to the regular images using the (when CCU is connected) camera menu item setting and switched Power consumption: 8 W (during external power...
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  • Page 44 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (01) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (01) 348-761 Southeast Region: 15 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 3004 (770) 338-6835...

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