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Page 1: Operating Instructions
TOP MENU CONTENTS Camera/VTR Operating Instructions Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VQT0D80-2 (E) - Page 2 The lithium battery in this equipment must only be Replace only with the same or equivalent type replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary, recommended by the equipment manufacturer. contact your local Panasonic supplier. Discard used batteries according manufacturer’s instructions.
- Page 3 CONTENTS Attention/Attentie 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TOP MENU Contents Chapter 1 General ........6 Setting the time data ....... 32 4-5-1 Setting the user’s bit ........ 32 Features of the camera unit ..... 6 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time 33 Features of the VTR unit ......7 4-5-3 Setting the time code ....... - Page 5 TOP MENU Contents Audio input signal preparations .... 65 7-3-11 FLARE ............. 84 7-3-12 CAMERA SETTING ......... 85 5-4-1 When using the front microphone .... 65 VF ............. 85 5-4-2 When using an external microphone ..65 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver ....66 7-4-1 VF DISPLAY ..........
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Page 6: Chapter 1 General
CONTENTS Chapter 1 General Chapter 1 General The AJ-SDX900 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 and DVCPRO50 formats. The camera enables either interlace drive or progressive drive to be selected to make the product useful for a wider range of applications in the field of production. -
Page 7: Features Of The Vtr Unit
CONTENTS Chapter 1 General Features of the VTR unit ≥ DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supported ≥ SDI output signals supported (when AJ- YA903G is installed) The VTR unit compresses the images using a component digital recording system that uses the latest compression When the AJ-YA903G expansion board has been installed technology, and for the sound it employs non-compression in the unit, SDI signals can be output from the VIDEO OUT... -
Page 8: System Configuration
CONTENTS Chapter 1 General System configuration UniSlot® wireless Microphone kit: Extension control unit: microphone receiver: AJ-MC700 AJ-EC3E Sennheiser EK3041 Stereo Microphone: AJ-MC900G 5-inch EVF mounting adapter: AJ-QVF901 1.5-inch viewfinders: AJ-VF15 AJ-VF20 Battery case: BP402 type batteries AU-M402H Microphone holder: AJ-MH700 Anton Bauer battery Sony batteries: Lens... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions
CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Power supply and accessory mounting section > ; < POWER switch Lens mount cap This switch turns the power ON and OFF. To remove the cap, push the lens lever : up. Keep the cap in place while the lens is not attached. Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack. -
Page 10: Audio Function Section
CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Audio function section (input system) < > MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The 2) connectors (XLR, 3-pin) power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. - Page 11 CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Audio function section (output system) > AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) Speaker The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or The EE sound during recording or the playback sound audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. during playback can be monitored through this speaker.
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Page 12: Shooting And Recording/Playback Function Section
CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions /REW EJECT STOP PLAY/PAUSE ª < > <Note> Shooting and recording/ When white balance or black balance are being playback function section automatically adjusted and the switch is pressed again to either the AWB side or to the ABB side, the automatic adjustment for the side pressed will be stopped. - Page 13 CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch MARKER SELECT button This switch selects the video signals which are to be This is used to select the marker information displays on the output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder viewfinder screen.
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Page 14: Menu Operation Section
CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions > VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch REW (rewind) button and lamp This is used to control the superimposing of the characters When this button is pressed during stop, the tape is onto the images which are output from the VIDEO OUT reviewed at high speed. -
Page 15: Time Code Related Section
CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Time code related section GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) “+” button, “–” button The reference signal is input to this connector when These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure genlock is to be established with the camera unit or when in the digit which was made to flash by the SHIFT button the time code is to be externally locked. -
Page 16: Display Window And Its Displays
CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Warning/status display Display window and its section displays Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and audio channel level 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/∫... - Page 17 CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Time code-related switch settings and display Mode displays items Lights when the 16:9 aspect ratio mode is established. GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. DISPLAY switch TCG switch position Display item : Lights when signals are being received during GPS position...
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Page 18: Viewfinder Section
CONTENTS Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Viewfinder section Back tally lamp > This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. < When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden. Eyepiece Diopter adjustment ring This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter... -
Page 19: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback
CONTENTS Chapter 3 Recording and playback Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape Checking for tape slack Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the reel in Set the POWER switch to ON. the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to turn, it means <Note>... -
Page 20: Basic Procedures
CONTENTS Chapter 3 Recording and playback Basic procedures Up to performing the switch settings This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Provide the power supply, and load the cassette. Next set Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out each switch as shown in the figure below, and then proceed inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. - Page 21 CONTENTS Chapter 3 Recording and playback From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording 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”...
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Page 22: Scene-To-Scene Continuity
CONTENTS Chapter 3 Recording and playback 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 VTR START button or VTR button on the lens while the unit is in the rec pause mode. -
Page 23: Pre-Recording Function
CONTENTS Chapter 3 Recording and playback PRE-RECORDING function INTERVAL REC function (when AJ-YA903G is installed (when AJ-YA903G is installed) and when it is not installed) When the AJ-YA903G (memory) enpansion board is installed When the AJ-YA903G expansion board is installed in the unit, in the unit, the last several seconds’... - Page 24 CONTENTS Chapter 3 Recording and playback When the recording is to be continued When the recording is to be continued Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens once more.
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Page 25: Retake Function
CONTENTS Chapter 3 Recording and playback RETAKE function Rec review function The RETAKE function ensures continuity with the previous cut When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens RET on the tape when shooting is resumed. button is pressed, the last two seconds of the tape are It is set by opening the <REC FUNCTION>... -
Page 26: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording
CONTENTS 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 Adjust the lens aperture. achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the adjustments be performed in the following sequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) >... - Page 27 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When there is no time to adjust the white balance Auto tracking white balance setting Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for This unit comes with an auto tracking white balance (ATW) the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of function for automatically tracking the white balance of the the FILTER control (outer).
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Page 28: Adjusting The Black Balance
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance <Notes> ≥ Check that the lens connector has been connected and that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE. The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following ≥... -
Page 29: Setting The Electronic Shutter
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Setting the electronic shutter This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings #< SHUTTER SELECT > and operations. SUPER V MODE :FRM1 POSITION1 SEL :1/60 POSITION2 SEL :1/120 4-2-1 Shutter modes POSITION3 SEL :1/250 POSITION4 SEL... -
Page 30: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Items to be set and what is set 4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode Using the CAMERA MODE item, the operation mode of the Proceed with operation by following the steps below. camera to be used for recording is selected. -
Page 31: Selecting The Audio Input Signals And Adjusting Their Recording Levels
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Selecting the audio input signals and adjusting 4-4-2 Adjusting the audio signal their recording levels recording levels When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO, The procedure for manually adjusting the levels at which the the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are signals are to be recorded on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 is adjusted automatically. -
Page 32: Ch3 And Ch4 Recording Levels
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. When the unit is going to be used in the DVCPRO50 format, Set the TCG switch to SET. audio signals can be recorded separately for four audio channels. -
Page 33: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s Time difference Region Time difference Region date and time Greenwich 00:00 – 00:30 Azores – 01:00 – 01:30 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Mid-Atlantic – 02:00 –... -
Page 34: Setting The Time Code
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Example 2: When connecting a multiple number of units and 4-5-3 Setting the time code using one of them as the reference unit Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Set the TCG switch to SET. MON OUT TC OUT Set the time code using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button... -
Page 35: Setting The Umid Information
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Concerning the user’s bit setting during < UMID SET/INFO > external lock --OWNER-- COUNTRY :*** ORGANIZATION :**** When the unit’s time code is externally locked, only the time USER :**** data is locked to the time data of the time code supplied from the external source. -
Page 36: Menu Displays On The Viewfinder Screen
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Menu displays on the viewfinder screen 4-6-1 Menu configuration 4-6-2 Basic menu operations USER MENU: Although USER MENU is set at the factory, Menu items are selected and entered using the MENU button the user may perform menu operations to and JOG dial button. -
Page 37: Selecting The User Menus
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording To increment the value Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen Turn the JOG dial button in the clockwise direction as appears when the JOG dial button is pressed. -
Page 38: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Viewfinder screen status displays 4-7-2 Viewfinder screen status display configuration Not only the images but the lamps and characters indicating the unit’s settings and operation statuses as well as the messages, centre and safety zone markers, camera ID and All the items that can be displayed are laid out inside the other information are displayed inside the viewfinder. - Page 39 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears 25P, 50i This indicates the status of the mode of the camera now shooting 1 Mode of camera (progressive or interlace). now shooting 2 Extender This appears when the lens extender is in use.
- Page 40 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears ABB ACTIVE This appears during an ABB operation. 4 Camera warning and message ABB OK This appears when the ABB operation has been completed satisfactorily. display area ABB BREAK This appears when the ABB operation has been forcibly terminated.
- Page 41 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears REC SW This appears only during MODE CHECK button operations while the 5 Information allocated to USER USER button functions as the REC switch. buttons Y GET ON This appears when the function for measuring the output brightness level (in...
- Page 42 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears Z00 to Z99 This indicates the amount of zoom. Note that this item is not displayed ? Zoom display even if the display setting is ON if the lens is not equipped with a zoom position return function.
- Page 43 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Viewfinder screen display selection Whether a display is Displayed only by to be shown or not Status displayed Display can be Displayed during MODE CHECK can be selected on a when established cleared playback button (*1)
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Page 44: Display Modes And Setting Changes/Adjustment Result Messages
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7-4 Display modes and setting #< VF DISPLAY > changes/adjustment result DISP CONDITION :NORMAL DISP MODE messages VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT :070% ZEBRA2 DETECT :085% By setting the display mode item, it is possible to select ZEBRA2 :SPOT LOW LIGHT LVL... -
Page 45: Checking The Return Video Signal On The Viewfinder
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) #< MODE CHECK IND > moves to the ID input area, and the input mode is STATUS established. ! LED FUNCTION AUDIO P.ON IND Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. -
Page 46: Menu-Driven Function Setup
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Menu-driven function setup 4-8-2 Selecting the video output The functions can be set up using the unit’s menus. signals 4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching The signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector and MON OUT connector can be selected. -
Page 47: Allocating Functions To The User Main User1 And User2 Buttons
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8-3 Selecting F.AUDIO 4-8-4 Allocating functions to the LEVEL control function USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using the F.AUDIO LEVEL control. The desired functions can be allocated to the USER MAIN, To select this function, perform menu operations to open the USER1 and USER2 buttons. -
Page 48: Setting The Color Temperature Manually
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Data handling AUDIO CH1: The function for switching the channel 1 input Setup card signal is allocated. Each press advances the Use of the setup memory card (optional accessory) enables setting through the sequence FRONT > W.L.> the setting menu contents to be saved. -
Page 49: Setup Card Operations
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is 4-9-2 Setup card operations pressed, the card will not be formatted To format the setup card, save the setting data on the card or Error message Remedial action read the saved data from the card, first perform a menu... - Page 50 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Giving a title to the selected file Saving the data settings to the selected file Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to the “TITLE : ”...
- Page 51 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to Loading the data of the selected file YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data saving is completed, the following Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to message appears.
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Page 52: How To Use The User Data
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is Writing the setting data in the user area pressed, the data cannot be loaded. Perform a menu operation to open the <INITIALIZE> Error message Remedial action screen. -
Page 53: How To Use The Scene File Data
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to message appears. the WRITE item. < SCENE > READ USER DATA SCENE SEL READ WRITE RESET... - Page 54 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select the scene file whose data is to be reset. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ item.
- Page 55 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Appending titles to the setting data used for When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) the scene files returns to the TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item. Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item.
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Page 56: How To Return The Menus Settings To The User Standard Settings
CONTENTS Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-5 How to return the menus 4-9-7 How to use the lens file data settings to the user This unit comes with a white shading compensation function standard settings for the lens. This function enables up to six white shading compensation settings of the lens to be stored as the lens file The setting statuses of the unit’s menus can be returned to data. -
Page 57: Chapter 5 Preparation
A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the unit’s power supply. arrow. To use the battery pack, there is the following choice of makes of batteries: ≥Panasonic ≥Anton-Bauer ≥IDX ≥PACO ≥Sony <Notes>... - Page 58 Set the battery type. tightened up as far as they will go. Select the battery setting that corresponds to the battery made by Panasonic for the BATTERY SELECT item on <Note> the <BATTERY/TAPE> screen. ≥ Do not pull the rubber caps with great force.
- Page 59 CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation When using a battery pack made by Sony or Using the V-mount type battery pack other company Attach the V-mount adapter plate. Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into When using the NP-1B or BP-90 place.
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Page 60: Using An Ac Power Supply
The viewfinder’s position can be adjusted in the front-back When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by and left-right directions so that what appears on its screen Panasonic is used inside can be seen most easily. Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. -
Page 61: The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments
CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation Attaching the lens and performing the flange Adjusting the viewfinder’s front-back position back and white shading Loosen the viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring. adjustments Slide the viewfinder to the front or back, and adjust it to a Attaching the lens position that allows easy viewing. - Page 62 CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation Adjusting the lens flange Adjusting the white shading of the lens If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and The white shading is adjusted as follows. wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange <Note>...
- Page 63 CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation 1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and If the extender is attached to the lens, turn on the use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white extender function or, alternatively, if the ratio converter is balance automatically (AWB).
- Page 64 CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to moves to the title input area, and the input mode is YES, and press the JOG dial button. established.
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Page 65: Audio Input Signal Preparations
CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation Audio input signal preparations 5-4-2 When using an external microphone Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply the audio signals to the unit. First attach the AJ-MH700P mic holder (optional accessory). 5-4-1 When using the front Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. -
Page 66: When Using An Audio Component
CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation When using a UniSlot® wireless receiver 5-4-3 When using wireless receiver Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and screw it down. When using an externally connected wireless receiver Attach the wireless receiver when a wireless system is to be used. -
Page 67: Mounting The Unit On A Tripod
CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation Mounting the unit on a Attaching the shoulder belt tripod Shoulder belt Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod. Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. Tripod attachment Tripod head The tab opens when it is pressed. -
Page 68: Attaching The Rain Cover
CONTENTS Chapter 5 Preparation Attaching the rain cover <Notes> Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain ≥ Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be cover absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and the AJ-EC3E to OFF. ≥... -
Page 69: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Inspections
CONTENTS Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections Inspections prior to shooting 6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It operations in this mode. -
Page 70: Inspecting The Vtr Unit
CONTENTS Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 2. Automatic audio level adjustment function 6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit inspection Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO. inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker inspection”... -
Page 71: Self-Diagnosis Function
CONTENTS Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. Inspection using external microphones 6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and Simplified checks can be undertaken on the unit’s system at CH2 jacks. such times when, for instance, a color video monitor is not available. -
Page 72: Maintenance
CONTENTS Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections Maintenance 6-2-5 Replacing the backup battery 6-2-1 Condensation The backup battery is already installed when the unit is The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the shipped. head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a When it has discharged, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY”... -
Page 73: Connectors And Signals
CONTENTS Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2-6 Connectors and signals AUDIO IN DC IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN(H) L CH OUT (H) AUDIO IN(C) L CH OUT (C) +12V R CH OUT (H) Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007 Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG R CH OUT (C) Matsushita part number K1AA104H0024... -
Page 74: Warning System
CONTENTS Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 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 CONTENTS Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. HUMID 6. SERVO Indications on LCD screen “HUMID” display lights. Indications on LCD screen “SERVO” display lights (during recording and playback). WARNING lamp “HUMID” display lights if condensation is detected. WARNING lamp Flashes four times a second (during recording “HUMID”...
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Page 76: Error Codes
CONTENTS Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3-2 Error codes Code No. Description of error One of the following error codes appears in the display Pinch solenoid problem window when an error has occurred in the unit for some Cleaning solenoid problem reason. -
Page 77: Chapter 7 Menu Description Tables
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables Menu configuration MENU USER MENU SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE MAIN MENU OPTION MODE PAINT REC FUNCTION MATRIX OUTPUT SEL OPTION MENU COLOR CORRECTION GENLOCK OPTION LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA FLARE... -
Page 78: System Setting
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables SYSTEM SETTING 7-2-1 SYSTEM MODE 7-2-2 OPTION MODE Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range CAMERA MODE For selecting the camera’s operation mode. P.OFF GPS DATA HOLD For selecting whether or not to hold the UMID 50i: The camera operates in the 50i mode. -
Page 79: Rec Function
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2-3 REC FUNCTION Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range INTERVAL REC For setting the INTERVAL REC function. OUTPUT CHAR For setting the kind of characters to be mixed MODE ONE SHOT ON (MEMORY): STATUS at the VIDEO OUT (ANALOGUE or SDI) and Interval recording is possible in single-... -
Page 80: Paint
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables PAINT 7-3-1 7-3-2 MATRIX Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range MASTER PED –200 For setting the master pedestal level. MATRIX TABLE For selecting the color correction table. +010 MATRIX R-G –31 For performing the R-G color adjustment. +200 MASTER DTL –31... -
Page 81: Color Correction
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION 7-3-4 LOW SETTING Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range MASTER GAIN –3dB For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, R (SAT/PHASE) –63 For performing the red color correction 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. -
Page 82: Mid Setting
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-5 MID SETTING 7-3-6 HIGH SETTING Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range MASTER GAIN –3dB For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, MASTER GAIN –3dB For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. -
Page 83: Skin Tone Dtl
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL 7-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range KNEE APE LVL For performing the KNEE APE LEVEL setting. SKIN TONE DTL For selecting ON or OFF for the skin tone DTL. -
Page 84: Knee/Level
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL 7-3-10 GAMMA Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range MASTER PED –200 For performing the MASTER PEDESTAL MASTER GAMMA 0.35 For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01 setting. steps. +010 0.45 +200 0.75 MANUAL KNEE... -
Page 85: Camera Setting
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-12 CAMERA SETTINGS 7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range DETAIL For selecting ON or OFF for DTL (H, V). DISP CONDITION NORMAL NORMAL: The statuses are displayed at all HOLD times. -
Page 86: Vf Marker
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-2 VF MARKER 7-4-4 VF INDICATOR1 Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range TABLE For selecting the VF MARKER setting table. EXTENDER For selecting ON or OFF for the extender This item is used to set the current values of display. -
Page 87: Vf Indicator2
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-5 VF INDICATOR2 7-4-6 MODE CHECK IND Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range TAPE For selecting ON or OFF for the remaining STATUS For setting whether or not to display the status tape amount display. -
Page 88: Operation
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables OPERATION 7-5-1 CAMERA ID 7-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range ID1: ********** CAMERA ID setting 1 SUPER V MODE FRM1 For selecting the SUPER V ON/OFF FRM2 switching operation. ID2: ********** CAMERA ID setting 2... -
Page 89: User Sw
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-4 USER SW 7-5-5 SW MODE Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range USER MAIN SW For allocating the USER MAIN switch RET SW For selecting the RET switch function. S.GAIN function. CHECK REC CHECK: The REC CHECK operation is DS.GAIN CAM RET... -
Page 90: White Balance Mode
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE 7-5-7 USER SW GAIN Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range FILTER INH For selecting whether or not to keep the AWB S.GAIN For selecting whether or not to enable a ¢... -
Page 91: Iris
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables FILE 7-5-8 IRIS 7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITE Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range A.IRIS LEVEL For setting the AUTO IRIS target value. R.SELECT For selecting the number of the file whose data is to be read. READ For reading the data on the setup card. -
Page 92: Lens File
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables MAINTENANCE 7-6-3 LENS FILE 7-7-1 SYSTEM CHECK Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range FILE NO. For selecting the number of the lens file. COLOR CHECK For selecting ON or OFF for checking whether or not the camera recorder is functioning correctly. -
Page 93: Black Shading
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables VTR MENU 7-7-4 BLACK SHADING 7-8-1 VTR FUNCTION Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range CORRECT For selecting ON or OFF for the digital black HUMID OPE For selecting whether or not to continue shading compensation. -
Page 94: Bp-L60/90
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-2 BATTERY/TAPE 7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1 Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range BATTERY SELECT AJ-BP490 For selecting the type of battery to be used. AJ-BP490* For enabling or disabling the selection made ¢ AU-BP402 remaining charge... -
Page 95: Auto Manual
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range TRIM14 For enabling or disabling the selection made NP-L50 For enabling or disabling the selection made ¢ ¢ for the BATTERY SELECT item. for the BATTERY SELECT item. ¢: The selection is enabled. -
Page 96: Charge Is To Be Considered Nearly Depleted
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2 Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range BP-L60/90 For enabling or disabling the selection made DIGITAL14 For enabling or disabling the selection made ¢ ¢ for the BATTERY SELECT item. for the BATTERY SELECT item. -
Page 97: Near End
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1 Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range TYPE A For enabling or disabling the selection made FRONT VR CH1 FRONT For setting whether or not to make the audio ¢ for the BATTERY SELECT item. W.L. -
Page 98: Mic/Audio2
CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2 7-8-7 TC/UB Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range FRONT MIC For selecting the phantom power supply for UB MODE USER For selecting the UB mode. POWER the front microphone. TIME USER: Selects the UB value set in the DATE... -
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CONTENTS Chapter 7 Menu description tables OPTION MENU 7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO 7-9-1 OPTION Variable Variable Item Remarks Item Remarks range range COUNTRY NO-INFO For inputting the name of the user’s country. ENG SECURITY For selecting whether or not to place a “NO-INFO”... -
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CONTENTS Chapter 8 Specifications [GENERAL] Lens mount: 2/3-inch Bayonet type Optical system: Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 to 17.0 V) F/1.4 prism system Power consumption: 24 W Sensitivity: f/13 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection) indicates safety information. Minimum subject brightness: Ambient operating temperature: 0.01 lux (at f/1.4, 48 dB + gain increase of 20 dB) 0 to +40 degrees Celsius... - Page 101 CONTENTS Chapter 8 Specifications Tape Transport System Other Connectors Tape speed: DC IN (XLR, 4 pins, male): 67.708 mm/sec DC 12 V (DC 11 to 17 V) Recording time: DC OUT (4 pins): 33 minutes (when AJ-5P33MP is used) DC 12 V (DC 11 to 17 V), max. 1 A Fast forwarding time: PHONE OUT (stereo mini jacks a a 2) Approx.
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