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Page 1: Operating Instructions
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
For your safety 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 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 “dan- gerous voltage”... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Pack ......¡Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack .... - Page 4 Contents Displays ¡Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays ....¡VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays ..... . . ¡Time Code-Related Displays .
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Page 5: General And Features
General and Features The AJ-PD900W combines a color video camera, which features a 520,000-pixel high-sensitivity M-FIT 3-CCD configuration and an on-chip lens, with a DVCPRO format VTR which in turn fea- tures the latest compression technology in a single unit. In addition to the existing interlace signals (525i), progressive signals (525P) can also be record- ed. - Page 6 Features High-performance viewfinder ¡The high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. ¡The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see. ¡A center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi- cates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations.
- Page 7 Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR. Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control.
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Page 8: Features Of The Vtr Section
Features Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com- pression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides supe- rior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality. -
Page 9: System Configuration
¡M size cassette tape AJ-CL12MP exclusively for DVCPRO Setup memory card SHL-064HSRVS – 9 – VTR cable Multi connector cable SHAN-C12TCA Panasonic Battery AU-BP220 Sony Battery NP-1 Battery Panasonic Battery charger AU-BP402 AG-B425 Anton Bauer Battery Sony Battery BP-90 BP-L60/BP-L90... -
Page 10: Controls And Their Functions
Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section e Battery holder The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder. f DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P) The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power. -
Page 11: Accessory Mounting Section
Accessory Mounting Section i Hook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook. j Light shoe Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe. k Lens mount (bayonet type) Mount the lens here. l Lens clamping lever Insert the lens into the lens mount k, and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens. -
Page 12: Audio Function Section
Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section (1) r AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control t on the side panel. - Page 13 ° Audio Function Section (2) | ALARM (warning tone volume) control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker ~ or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack °. When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible. However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position.
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Page 14: Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1
Controls and Their Functions £ § Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) ¢ Viewfinder Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn- ings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), etc. - Page 15 Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) ¨ CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knob This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject. If the setting of this knob is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (de- fault setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds on the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen.
- Page 16 Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) Ø OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the images shot by the camera have been selected.
- Page 17 µ ∂ ¥ ≥ ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here. |Note{ The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the re- mote control cable is connected or disconnected. ¥...
- Page 18 Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) ∑ VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side. ∏ VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped (REC PAUSE).
- Page 19 ø ¿ º æ Ω ¡ º EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. Ω REW (rewind) button Press this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights during rewinding. If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down.
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Page 20: Menu Operation Section
Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section ¬ Setup card insertion slot The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot. √ MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector. SET: OFF: The setting menu is not displayed on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT con- ƒ... - Page 21 … TC IN connector (BNC) The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external source. TC OUT connector (BNC) Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external VTR’s time code to this unit’s time code.
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Page 22: Warning/Status Display Section
Controls and Their Functions – TCG (time code selector) switch This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator. F-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless SET: R-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is Warning/Status Display Section —... -
Page 23: Power Supply
Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply. Using a battery pack A Panasonic, B Anton Bauer or C Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack. Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger. -
Page 24: Battery Pack
Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack Detach the battery mounts. Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case. Mount the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit. - Page 25 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack. |Note{ The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. – 25 –...
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Page 26: Using A Sony Battery Pack
Power Supply Using a Sony Battery Pack Remove the battery mounts. See page 24. Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. Mount the Sony battery holder. Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as shown in the figure. -
Page 27: Using The Sony Bp-90 Battery Pack
Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. (See the preceding page.) Mount the BP-90 battery case. A Tighten the mounting screws. B Tichten the power supply contact screws. C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. D Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the bottom of the case and Using the Sony BP-L60/BP-L90 lithium-ion Battery Pack Attach the supplied battery mounting terminals. -
Page 28: Using An Ac Power Supply (When Using The Aj-B75 Ac Adaptor)
Power Supply Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor) Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B75 AC adaptor. Set the AC adaptor’s power to ON. Set the unit’s power switch to ON. |Notes{ ¡When using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adaptor, check the pin signal of the EXT DC IN socket. -
Page 29: Mounting The Lens
Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens. Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens. Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Lens Flange
Adjusting the Lens Flange When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the im- age formation surface). Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed. -
Page 31: Adjusting The White Shading
Adjusting the White Shading Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to be re-adjusted. White shading adjustment procedure Mount a lens to the camera. Be sure to also connect the lens cable. Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB). Set the REC mode to 16 U9/P, 16 U9/50I or 16 U9/25I. - Page 32 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again. Repeat step 6. Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP but- tons to open the menu. Press the PAGE button until the AUTO SHADING page appears.
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Page 33: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left/right position clamp lever to release the lock. Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked po- sition. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Diopter And Screen
Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the diopter Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder. Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen. -
Page 35: Detaching The Eyecup
Detaching the Eyecup Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror. |Note{ Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated. -
Page 36: Detaching And Mounting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the Viewfinder Detaching the Viewfinder Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF. Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector. |Note{ Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder. Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up. -
Page 37: Audio Input Preparations
Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (option) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) al- lows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit. ¡See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder. Using the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit (Option) Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Mount the microphone holder. -
Page 38: Mounting The Aj-Mh700P Microphone Holder (Option)
Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option) Remove the microphone holder mounting screws. Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit. Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws. Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack. Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT [MIC] in accordance with the audio channel to be re- corded. -
Page 39: Using The Microphone Not Mounted To
Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit To the MIC IN Connector |Note{ When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone. AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch for –... - Page 40 Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Up to two external microphones can be connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors. Phantom power supply can also be supported by setting the MIC POWER switch to the ON position.
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Page 41: Mounting A Wireless Microphone
Mounting a Wireless Microphone When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless re- ceiver. AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch of the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to REAR [LINE]. ¡See the Handling Instructions for the WX-RA700 wireless receiver for wireless receiver ope- rations. -
Page 42: Mounting The Unit To A Tripod
Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod, use an optional tripod attachment. Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod. Select the attachment hole in consideration of the unit’s and tripod attachment’s center of gravity. In addition, check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the universal head’s camera mounting screw. -
Page 43: Mounting The Shoulder Belt
Mounting the Shoulder Belt Shoulder Belt Press to open the hook. To remove the shoulder belt, open the hooks and then remove the belt. Press |Note{ When mounting and removing the shoulder belt, press on the top of the hooks to check that the belt is securely mounted. -
Page 44: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position The shoulder pad can be slid up to (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera- tion of the unit. Loosen the two screws. Slide the pad in the forward-backward direction to select an appropriate position. Tighten the screws to clamp the pad. -
Page 45: Attaching The Rain Cover
Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below. Tighten the Cord. Secure the surface fastener. When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment, mount the unit using this hole. Secure the surface fastener. – 45 –... -
Page 46: Connecting The Aq-Ec1 Extension Control Unit (Option)
ON, the unit automatically enters remote control mode. The handling instructions included with the AQ-EC1 describe operations for when the AQ-EC1 is connected to an AQ series digital camera. When the AQ-EC1 is connected to the AJ-PD900W, some functions differ, and some features cannot be used. -
Page 47: Warning/Status Displays In The Viewfinder And Display Window ¡Displaying The Setting Menu Inside The Viewfinder
Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET, the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen. The setting menu is displayed in page units. The following table lists all pages contained in the setting menu as well as an outline of the functions for each page. - Page 48 Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Changing the setting menu configuration The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application. Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode. When using the engineer menu, switch the unit to engineer mode as described below.
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Page 49: Basic Setting Menu Operations
Basic Setting Menu Operations The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons. SHIFT/ITEM Switch SHIFT/ ITEM UP Button DOWN DOWN Button MENU SET/OFF Switch Displaying the setting menu Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The status displays at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen disappear, and the page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears. -
Page 50: Returning To The Default Settings
Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Selecting the desired item Press the SHIFT/ITEM switch. Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item moves to the next item. The item can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows. Changing the settings Press the UP button to increase the setting. -
Page 51: Lamp Displays Inside The Viewfinder
Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder The viewfinder displays are as follows. 1. REC (recording) lamp This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. ¡See “Warning System” (page 125) for a detailed description. 2. BATT (battery) lamp When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing several minutes before the unit can no longer be operated, and lights when the unit can no longer be operated. -
Page 52: Setting The ! Lamp Display
Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display Items subject to ! lamp display are selected at the ! LED page of the setting menu. (When shipped from the factory, the unit is set so that the ! LED page is not displayed.) To operate the ! LED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the ! LED page at the MENU SELECT page. -
Page 53: Status Displays Inside The Viewfinder Screen
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen In addition to images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen. The center marker and safety zone marker, etc. are also displayed. When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to OFF, items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using related switches appear at the top and bottom of the screen. - Page 54 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Extender display This is displayed when the lens extender is being used. Shutter speed/mode display This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. OFF (1/60): 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000: 1/63.2–1/201.9 (SYNCHRO SCAN): Remaining tape length display This indicates the remaining tape length (minutes) for the VTR during recording.
- Page 55 Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows. Iris value display This displays the approximate iris setting (F number). Warning display This displays the black balance, white balance, auto knee function, super iris, super gain and other warning displays.
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Page 56: Selecting Display Items
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Selecting Display Items The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by switching the display ON/OFF setting independently for each item at the VF DISPLAY page. The items which can be selected are as follows. -
Page 57: Display Mode And Setting Change Message
Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items. The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below. -
Page 58: Changing The Display Mode
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu. Perform the operations in steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting Display Items” (page 56) to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the DISP MODE item. -
Page 59: Setting The Camera Id
Setting the Camera ID The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu. A camera ID of up to 9 characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used. The camera ID is recorded when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded. -
Page 60: Displays
Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays Remaining tape length DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE When the amount remaining on the tape is more than 30 minutes long, all seven segments up to the “F” posi- tion appear lighted. When it is less than 30 min- utes long, one segment will go off for every 5-minute reduc-... -
Page 61: Time Code-Related Displays
Time Code-Related Displays DF SLAVE TCG HOLD RF SERVO HUMID SLACK These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays. SLAVE: This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source. HOLD: WIDE: Time counter display: This displays the time code, CTL, user bit and real time. -
Page 62: Adjusting The Time And Date
Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu Hold down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The unit switches to ENG mode. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. -
Page 63: Adjustments And Setup During Recording
Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu. Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 49. However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item. Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows. -
Page 64: Setting The Gain Selector Value
Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by rais- ing the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise. The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch. -
Page 65: Selecting Functions
Selecting Functions VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu. Selecting the required functions Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. -
Page 66: Adjusting The White Balance/Black Balance
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment)>ABB (black balance adjustment)>AWB will provide a better picture. Normally, the white balance and black balance do not need to be readjusted even if the power is turned off and then on again. - Page 67 Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi- nating the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen. A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area required is as shown below.
- Page 68 Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (The message appears when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.) The displayed messages are as follows. Error messages related to white balance adjustment Error message COLOR TEMP.
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Page 69: Adjusting The Black Balance
The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. ¡When the unit is used for the first time ¡When the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use ¡When the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin ¡When the gain selector value is changed ¡When the super gain setting has been changed using the SUPER GAIN button... - Page 70 Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad- justment value is automatically stored in the memory. |Notes{ ¡Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. ¡During black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status.
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Page 71: Setting The Electronic Shutter ¡Shutter Modes
Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the unit’s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows. Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Mode Standard SYNCHRO SCAN |Notes{... -
Page 72: Selecting The Shutter Mode/Speed
Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed ¡The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. ¡During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu. In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can easily be changed using the SYNCHRO (“o”... -
Page 73: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode
Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.) Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SYNCHRO SCAN page shown below appears. -
Page 74: Changing The Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range
Setting the Electronic Shutter Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a SYNCHRO SCAN mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu. The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the fac- tory. -
Page 75: Adjusting The Audio Level
Adjusting the Audio Level If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted, perform the following operations. Manually Adjusting the Audio Level Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN. - Page 76 Adjusting the Audio Level Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol- ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below. ¡When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from the left.
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Page 77: Setting The Time Data
Setting the Time Data Setting the Time Code When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become inaccurate. -
Page 78: Setting The User Bit
Setting the Time Data Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track. Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Set the TCG switch to SET. -
Page 79: Locking The Time Code To An External Source
Locking the Time Code to an External Source The time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator. Example of connections for external locking Example 1: Locking the time code to an external signal Reference video signal Example 2: When a multiple number of AJ-D810 units are connected with one unit CAM OUT TC OUT... -
Page 80: External Lock Operation Procedure
Setting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure Set the POWER switch to ON. Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Supply reference time code and reference video signals with a phase relationship which meets the time code standards to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. -
Page 81: Setup Card Operations
Setup Card Operations Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards (SHL-064HSRVS, option). This data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can also be stored on setup cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed description. -
Page 82: Setup Card Data Operations
Setup Card Operations Setup Card Data Operations Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the SET UP CARD page of the setting menu. |Note{ When operating the unit with a remote controller, the SET UP CARD page cannot be operated from the unit. - Page 83 When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5, the data is not written. Data format error messages Error message Condition WRITE PROTECT The write protect switch on the side of the card is set to ON.
- Page 84 Setup Card Operations Writing set data to cards Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu oper- ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.) Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears.
- Page 85 Protecting stored data If the setup card’s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP button is pressed in step 5. When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5, the data is not written.
- Page 86 Setup Card Operations Reading out data stored on cards Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu oper- ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.) Press the PAGE switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page appears.
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Page 87: Cassettes
Cassettes ¡See “Cassettes” (page 135) for a description of cassettes which can be used with the unit. Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting cassettes Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then set the POWER switch to ON. -
Page 88: Preventing Accidental Erasure
Cassettes Ejecting cassettes With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette holder. Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then turn on the power again and immedi- ately hold down the EJECT button. -
Page 89: Recording ¡Basic Procedures
Recording Basic Procedures This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning normally. ¡See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 129) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette Insert a charged battery pack. - Page 90 Recording Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB.
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Page 91: Shooting Images
Shooting images Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”. When the white balance and 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 and set the FILTER knob to “1”: this will achieve a 3200 K white balance. -
Page 92: Successive Shooting
Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0 – o1 frame can be performed simply by press- ing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused. While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point. - Page 93 Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below. Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way Press the PLAY button while watching the viewfinder screen and play back the tape.
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Page 94: Playback-Checking Recorded Contents
Playback—Checking Recorded Contents Pressing the PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images to be viewed on the view- finder. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways. ¡Rec review: When the RET switch has been set to REC CHECK by MAIN FUNCTION on the setting menu, it is possible to view the last 2 seconds of the recording in the form of black-and- white images in the viewfinder. -
Page 95: Connection With An External Vtr
Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. ¡Mounting the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26-pin ca- ble (option) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit and an external VTR. -
Page 96: Recording Simultaneously With The Internal Vtr And An External Vtr
Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External Connections Mount the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the external VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “p60 dB”. - Page 97 Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit’s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast for- ward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases.
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Page 98: Recording With An External Vtr Instead
Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin/12-pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simul- taneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”. ¡See “Connections”... - Page 99 Mount the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor. Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the set- ting menu prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be controlled by the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens.
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Page 100: Ret Button
RET Button The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input from an external source can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET (return) button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in. What appears on the viewfinder screen differs as shown in the table below depending on the RET SW setting for setting menu MAIN FUNCTION and the VTR status. -
Page 101: Replacing The Backup Battery
Replacing the Backup Battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the battery runs out, the TCG time code value indicates 00:00:00:00. At this time, the time code value cannot be backed up. In addition, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY”... -
Page 102: Setting Menu Screens
Setting Menu Screens MARKER Screen This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder. - MARKER - CENT ER MARK : O N ¢ SA F E T Y ZONE : Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu. ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu. -
Page 103: Vf Display Screen
VF DISPLAY Screen This page sets the setting for the display information inside the viewfinder. - V F D I SP L AY - D I SP MODE ¢ EX T ENDER : ON SHUT T ER : ON T APE : ON BA T T ERY : ON... -
Page 104: Camera Id Screen
Setting Menu Screens CAMERA ID Screen This page performs the camera ID settings. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the order of space, English letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and symbols [space, {, |, ), (, ’, ‘, ,, --, _, x, /, !]. Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order. -
Page 105: Led Screen
SYNCHRO SCAN Screen This page performs the synchro scan settings. - SYNCHRO SCAN - 1 / 6 3 . 2 ! LED Screen This page sets the ON/OFF setting for the ! LED display inside the viewfinder. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period ( . - Page 106 Setting Menu Screens SET UP CARD Screen This page sets the loading, saving and formatting operations for setup cards. Align the “>” with the desired item and press the UP or DOWN button to perform the corresponding processing. - SE T UP CARD - READ ( CAM ) ¢...
- Page 107 MAIN FUNCTION Screen This page performs the adjustment function settings. - MA I N FU MODE 9 / P ¢ MODE RE T CHECK BATT/TAPE ALARM Screen The battery end and tape end audio warnings during shooting can be switched off if they become undesirable. - BA T T / T APE A L ARM - BA T T NEAR END OF F...
- Page 108 Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 1/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 1 settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - FUNCT I ON 1 / 5 - E DE T A I L ¢...
- Page 109 FUNCTION 3/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 3 settings. - FUNCT I O N 3 / 5 - HUM I D O : OF F ¢ 2 6 P CONTROL : OF F REC S T ART : NORMA L TC M : DF UB MODE...
- Page 110 Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 4/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings. - FUNCT I ON 4 / 5 - FRONT P : ON ¢ FRONT M I C : - 4 0 d B REAR M I C CH 1 : - 6 0 d B REAR M I C CH 2 : - 6 0 d B...
- Page 111 FUNCTION 5/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 5 settings. - FUNCT I ON 5 / 5 - V I DE MENU ¢ The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.
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Page 112: Low Setting Screen
Setting Menu Screens LOW SETTING Screen This page sets the low level. - LOW SE T T I NG 1 6 E 9 / P MAS T ER GA I N 0 d B ¢ H . DT L L EVE L : 1 2 V . -
Page 113: Mid Setting Screen
MID SETTING Screen This page sets the middle level. - M I D SE T T I NG 1 6 E 9 / P MAS T ER GA I N 9 d B ¢ H . DT L L EVE L : 1 2 V . -
Page 114: High Setting Screen
Setting Menu Screens HIGH SETTING Screen This page sets the high level. 1 6 E 9 / P - H I G SE T T I NG MAS T ER GA I N : 1 8 d B ¢ . DT L L EVE L : 1 2 V . - Page 115 LEVEL 1/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 1 settings. - L EVE L 1 / 6 - C DT L COMPE . : OF F ¢ CHROMA DT L : 0 0 C DT L COR I NG : 0 0 KNEE APERTURE : ON S L I M DT L...
- Page 116 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 3/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 3 settings. - L EVE L 3 / 6 - M . PED : + 0 0 0 ¢ SE T UP : 7 . 5 % MANUA L KNEE : ON...
- Page 117 LEVEL 4/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 4 settings. - L EVE L 4 / 6 - R F L ARE : --- ¢ G F L ARE : --- B F L ARE : --- R GAMMA : + 0 0 B GAMMA : + 0 0 The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.
- Page 118 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 5/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 5 settings. - L EVE L 5 / 6 - MA TR I X T AB L E : A ¢ MA TR I X R- G : + 0 0 MA TR I X R-B MA TR I X G -R...
- Page 119 LEVEL 6/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 6 settings. - L EVE L 6 / 6 - H PHASE COARSE : 0 7 ¢ H PHASE F I NE : 1 2 8 SC PHASE COARSE : 0 SC PHASE F I NE A .
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Page 120: Lens Adj Screen
Setting Menu Screens VF OPERATION Screen This page performs the viewfinder display settings. - V F OPERA T I ON - V F OUT ¢ V F DT L Z EBRA 1 DE T ECT : 0 Z EBRA 2 DE T ECT : 0 Z EBRA 2 : S POT LENS ADJ Screen... -
Page 121: Time Date Screen
TIME DATE Screen This page performs the date and time settings. After the date and time have been changed, pressing the UP or DOWN buttons executes the settings. - T I ME / DA T E - YEAR : 9 8 ¢... - Page 122 Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 2/3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - MENU SE L ECT 2 / 3 - .
- Page 123 MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - MENU SE L ECT 3 / 3 - .
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Page 124: Diagnostic Screen
Setting Menu Screens AUTO SHADING Screen This page performs the auto shading settings. Align the arrow with the desired BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or DOWN button to execute the setting. - AUT SHAD I NG - B L ACK ¢... -
Page 125: Warning System
Warning System If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble. Display window (LCD) Remain- Warning Warning... - Page 126 Warning System Display window (LCD) Remain- Warning Warning Item display battery display status level display Flashes E TAPE TAPE END Flashes 1 of the 7 bars Flashes displayed BATTERY E BATT All 7 bars Flashes displayed F1) During recording F2) During playback, fast forward or rewind |Notes{ ¡When trouble occurs with the external VTR connected to the unit, warnings are displayed only by the unit’s REC and TALLY lamps.
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Page 127: Emergency Eject
Emergency eject If the cassette is not ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed, use a screwdriver or oth- er implement to push down and simultaneously turn the EMERGENCY screw. This will enable the cassette to be ejected. Turn off the power of the VTR. As shown in the figure, remove the rubber cap, and fit a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross part of the EMERGENCY screw (red). -
Page 128: Maintenance
Maintenance Condensation If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity, the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensa- tion, and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum. -
Page 129: Inspections Before Shooting
Inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop- erly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended. Inspection Preparations Insert a charged battery pack. Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted. -
Page 130: Inspecting The Viewfinder
Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder Adjust the position of the viewfinder. Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder. Check the following items. -
Page 131: Inspecting The Iris And Zoom Functions
Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the manual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. - Page 132 Inspections Before Shooting (2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO. Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC]. Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level.
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Page 133: Specifications
Specifications General Power supply voltage: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Operating humidity: Continuous operating time: Weight: Dimensions: Camera Section Pick-up devices: System: Picture elements: Spectral system: Built-in filters: Quantization: Digital signal processing: Horizontal drive frequency: Programmable gains: Super gain: Shutter speeds: Lens mount: Sensitivity:... -
Page 134: Vtr Section
Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System Bands: S/N ratio: K factor (2T pulse): Y/C delay: VTR Audio System Sampling frequency: Quantization: Frequency response: Dynamic range: Distortion: Wow/flutter: Head room: Emphasis: VTR Tape Running System Tape used: Tape speed: Recording/playback time: FF/REW time: Connectors Input... -
Page 135: Related Components
Related Components Power supply related AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs) AU-M402H battery case AJ-B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5-inch viewfinder External VTR-related Portable video cassette recorder AJ-YA710P time code input/output/video input adaptor AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output connector AQ-EC1 extension control unit Connection cables... - Page 136 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office One Panasonic Way (4B-7), Secaucus, NJ 07094 Service Centers Eastern: One Panasonic Way, Panazip (2A-4), Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201)-348-7677 Fax (201)-348-7511 Southern: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suite #170, Suwanee, GA 30174 (770)-338-6855 Fax (770)-338-6656 Western: 4001 West Alameda Ave., Suite 100, Burbank, CA 91505...