Panasonic AG-DP800HP User Manual

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Instructions

Panasonic

Professional/Industrial Video

Model AG-

[rIdKFo Camera/VTR

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

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1. Vibration

Avoid using this product in any location where it will be subjected to a great deal of vibration.

2. Ambient operating temperature

This product is designed to operate across a temperature range of 32“F to 104T (0°C to +40°C). Adequate care should be taken when the product has been operated outside this range since it may develop differences in interchangeability or it may not function properly, and its active service life will be shortened.

3. Rain, humidity and dust

Minimize operation in the rain or when the humidity level is high since condensation will form inside the product, thereby causing failures. Take care when using the product in very dusty locations since dust will find its way inside the product which, in particular, will cause a deterioration in its characteristics.

4. Sunlight

Do not point the lens in the camera section at the sun with the iris open. Neither should the viewfinder’s eyepiece be pointed at

the sun. Failure to heed this warning may cause malfunctioning inside the product.

5. Handling

Do not drop the product or subject it to impact. Failure to heed this warning will cause malfunctioning. Also, do not poke

objects inside the product while the cassette cover is in the raised position.

6. Strong electrical and magnetic fields

Bear in mind that using this product in an extremely strong electrical or magnetic field may result in interference with the

picture on the screen or with the sound.

7. Video tapes

VHS or S-VHS tapes can be used.

Use tapes up to 160 minutes in length. No guarantees can be given in the event that a 180-minute tape is used.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELCCTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead sym bol, within an equilateral triangle, is in tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equi lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) in structions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

FCC NOTE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any un authorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference when the equipment is operated in a commer cial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com munications. Operation of this equipment in a residen tial area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter ference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTER FERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED AC CESSORIES ONLY.

is the safety information.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Camera recorder with compact size, light weight and low power consumption

Camera with high picture quaiity

• Smear is slashed thanks to the adoption of a 1/2-inch, 380,000-pixel FIT CCD.

•A stable, high picture quality is assured over a prolonged period of time thanks to digital processes.

•This is a high-sensitivity product with a standard sensitivity of 2000 lux at f/8 (minimum illuminance of 2 lux).

•The electronic shutter comes with a synchro shutter function.

VTR with high picture quaiity handling full-size S-VHS cassettes

•The VTR has a built-in time code reader/generator.

•With its Dolby Noise Reduction System*, this VTR can record and play back normal sound (2 channels) and Hi-Fi audio (2 channels) at a high quality.

Other features

•The camera AGC and audio AGC circuits make shooting possible in an emergency without having to perform any settings.

•Single-step backlight compensation, setting for different scene files and other useful functions are provided.

• Many functions can be easily established by on-screen menu settings.

•A 26-pin connector makes easy work of connecting a back-up VTR.

• Phantom power (-I-48 V) can be supplied to the external micjack.

‘Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

•"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol □□ are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only.

Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Features

Features .......................................................................................... 3

System Chart

Controls and their Functions

Attachment and replacement of

Peripheral Units

Date & Time Settings

Power Supply

Black Balance & White Balance

Adjustments

System chart ................................................................................. 6

Controls and their functions ........................................................ 7

Attaching the lens........................................................................24

Attaching the viewfinder.............................................................25

Attaching the microphone hoider Replacing the backup (lithium) battery

Initializing the memory and setting the Date and Time

Using the AU-BP402 battery pack Using AC power (with AU-B110 AC adaptor) Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack

Using Sony’s NP-1 battery..........................................................35

When supplying power from the 26P VTR connector

Adjusting the black balance .......................................................37

Adjusting the white balance .......................................................39

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Recording

Playback

Monitoring

Normal recording .........................................................................40

Simple editing..............................................................................42

Audio recording...........................................................................43

Power save mode

Rec review ....................................................................................45

Playback........................................................................................46

Automatic S-VHS/VHS identification & playback

Tracking ........................................................................................ 47

AUDIO SELECT switch ................................................................47

Cue and review playback ............................................................48

Monitoring ....................................................................................49

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Time Code Signals

Time code generator settings

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Menu Settings

Other Functions

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Specifications

How to set the menu items

Menu items....................................................................................55

Connector signals

Handling the phantom mic..........................................................73

Before calling the service engineer

Condensation

Head cleaning ..............................................................................75

Specifications ..............................................................................76

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Microphones WM-L30 WV-MC35

M;c Holder AG-MH800

AC Adaptor AU-B110

VTR Cable AQ-C2605

VTR Cable

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Mil VTR AU-55H

VTR AG-6400 AG-7450A

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AC Adaptor AG-B640

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Lens (1/2-inch bayonet type)

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S-VHS Camera recorder AG-DP800H

Tripod Mounting Adaptor

WV-QT700

Carrying Case SHAN'BSOO

Battery Holder AU-M402

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Battery Holder SHAN-B220

Battery

AU-BP402

Battery AU-BP220

Battery Charger AG-B425

Battery Charger AG-B745

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Anton/Bauer Battery

MAGNUM 14/ COMPAC MAGNUM 14 PROPACK

Anton/Bauer Battery Charger ABC800

SONY Battery Holder

SONY Battery

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NP-1/NP-90

Controls and their Functions

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GAIN Selector Switch

AGC (Camera AGC function): The gain is automatically adjusted to the appropriate value between

When the camera screen is dark, change the position of this switch to increase the gain and make the screen brighter.

0 dB; The switch is normally kept at this position.

HIGH: The gain of the camera video amplifier is increased to the value

(9 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or super high gain) which has been preset

using the on-screen menu. (Increasing the gain results in an in-

crease in noise.)

0 dB and 18 dB depending on the brightness of the screen.

(If the lens iris is in the manual setting, it will be forcibly set to auto.) The gain is set to 0 dB when the light is adequate, and if is in creased automalicaly when the lens iris is close to being kept open all the time and yet the amount of light is insufficient. 'The camera AGC will not function properly when a lens without an

automatic aperture function is used.

AWB Memory Selector Switch

OUTPUT Selector Switch

A orB; When the front panel AUTO W/B BAL switch is set to AWB, the

white balance is adjusted automatically, and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the A or B memory.

PRE: The white balance is preset to the color temperature of 3200K (the

illuminance temperature of a halogen lamp). At this position, the front panel AUTO W/B BAL switch does not function when it is set to AWB.

This selects either the video signals being shot by the camera or the color bar signals. The video signals shot by the camera are output.

CAM:

The color bar signals are output.

BAR:

SHUTTER Switch

POWER Switch

This sets the electronic shutter ON or OFF.

OFF: The electronic shutter is not activated.

ON: The electronic shutter is activated. The shutter speed is set using

the SET + or SET - switch.

S/S: The synchro scan shutter mode is established.

The shutter speed can be changed almost continuously from about

1/60 to 1/200 by operating the SET + and SET - switches.

ON:

The entire camera recorder is operated.

SAVE:

The recorder is set to the power save status. The VTR START (REC start) operation can be performed but it takes some moments for the recording to commence. The power save mode is restored when the VTR START (REC stop) button is pressed.

OFF:

Power to the camera recorder is switched off.

MODE CHECK Button

BREAKER Button (Bottom panel)

Earphone jack

Audio Input Connectors

fm 26P VTR Connector

Speaker

This enables the settings of the camera switches to be checked on the viewfinder.

If trouble should cause an excessively high current to flow inside the camera recorder, the circuit breaker is tripped to cut off the power automatically and protect the unit. Push this button in after inspecting inside the product and taking corrective action. The power is restored if no trouble has occurred.

The sound can be monitored by connecting an earphone to this

jack. When connected, no sound is heard through the speaker.

External microphones or line input signals are connected to these

connectors.

This is for a back-up VTR. The AG-7400 VTR or similar model can be connected.

•Do not connect the Remote Control Unit (RCU).

The sound can be monitored through this speaker,

•The sound from the speaker is automatically cut off when an earphone is connected to the earphone jack.

•The MONITOR switch is used to select the channel whose sound is to be monitored.

Audio Monitor Level Control

This is used to adjust the volume of the sound which is being monitored.

Controls and their Functions (Continued)

Scene File Selector Button

Super Iris Button

Normal mode: Normal shooting takes place in this mode.

Super iris mode: Used for backlight shooting.

This enables scene files to be selectd. For details, refer to the next page.

Press this button to toggle between the normal mode and super Iris mode.

Note: This function operates when the lens is in the automatic iris

adjustment mode.

Filter Selector Control Set this control as shown below according to the light sources

illuminating the subject.

Control No. and color temperature of filter

Control No. Color temp. Shooting condition

Sunrise, sunset, subjects

1 3200 K

5600 K+

1/8 ND

5600 K

illuminated by incandescent bulbs

Outdoors under a clear sky

Outdoors on a cloudy/rainy day

Viewfinder

Shoulder Strap Mount

This is used to attach the shoulder strap provided with the product.

Power Selector Switch

BATT/EXT DC:

VTR:

This selects the power supply to be used. Set to this position when supplying power from the external DC input socket or battery. Set to this position when supplying power from the 26P VTR con nector.

External DC Input Socket

AUDIO OUT Connectors (Phono jacks)

VTR VIDEO OUT Connector (Y/C)

VTR VIDEO OUT Connector (BNC)

When the video signals which are output from the VTR VIDEO OUT connector (YC or BNC) are viewed on an underscanning TV monitor, parts along the left edge of the picture will have no color. This is not, however, indicative

of malfunctioning.

The AC adaptor is connected to this external power input socket, and when it is connected, power is automatically supplied from the external source.

Scene file selection

When the scene file selector button is pressed, the settings change in the sequence given below:

pNQRMAL-^FILE A->FILE B^FLUO.LAMP^SPARKLING^SPECIAL-|

NORMAL: For the standard picture quality FILE A: For file A with the picture quality set by the

user

FILE B: For file B with the picture quality set by the

user

FLUO.LAMP: For improved color reproduction under fluo

rescent lighting

SPARKLING: For darkening the color and making the pic

ture sharper.

SPECIAL: The colors are made lighter and soft images

are produced.

Controls and their Functions (Continued)

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PEAKING Control

CONTRAST Control

BRIGHT Control

TALLY ON/OFF Switch

OFF:

ZEBRA ON/OFF Switch

OFF:

CHARACTER ON/OFF Switch

OFF:

Turning this control intensifies the outlines of the images in the viewfinder for easier focusing. However, this has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

This adjusts the contrast of the image in the viewfinder. However, it has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

This adjusts the brightness of the image in the viewfinder. Turning it clockwise makes the image brighter. However, it has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

ON:

The tally lamp on the front of the viewfinder lights. The tally lamp on the front of the viewfinder does not light.

ON:

A zebra pattern is displayed in the viewfinder. No zebra pattern is displayed.

This turns the character which are displayed in the viewfinder ON or OFF.

ON:

Characters are displayed in the viewfinder.

No characters are displayed in the viewfinder.

Lens Clamp Lever

After attaching the lens to the lens mount, tighten this lever to hold the lens in place.

Lens Mount (Bayonet type) LENS Connector (12-pin)

AUTO W/B (WHITE/BLACK)

BAL Switch

AWB:

ABB:

VTR START/STOP Button TALLY Lamp

CAMERA GENLOCK IN Connector (BNC)

The lens is attached to this mount.

The connecting cable of the tens is connected to this connector. For

a detailed description of the lens to be used, refer to the Operating Instructions accompanying the lens.

The white balance is adjusted automatically.

Setting the AWB Selector switch at the side to A or B and then

operating the AUTO W/B BAL switch enters the adjusted value into

memory A or B. Bear in mind that this operation will not be per formed when the selector switch has been set to PRE. The black balance is adjusted automatically. The value to which it has been adjusted is entered in an exclusive

memory. When it is released, the switch automatically returns to its center position.

This is for starting or stopping the recording.

This lights while the image being shot by the camera is being re

corded by the VTR. It lights and flashes in tandem with the TALLY

lamp inside the viewfinder.

To apply genlock to the camera recorder from an external unit,

connect the unit to this connector.

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CAMERA VIDEO OUT Connector (BNC)

SC Rough Adjustment Switches

SC Fine Control

Horizontal Sync Phase

Control

The camera’s encoder (composite signal) output is sent to this

connector.

These roughly adjust the subcarrier phase in the genlock mode.

This finely adjusts the subcarrier phase in the genlock mode.

This adjusts the horizontal sync phase in the genlock mode.

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Microphone

Accessory Hole Viewfinder Clamp Ring

Eye Cup (Eyepiece) Eye Cup Removal Lever

Viewfinder Stopper

Shoulder Strap Mount Diopter Adjustment Control

This is a compact, unidirectional type of microphone. However, by

replacing it with the optional holder, a highly directional microphone

can be attached instead.

This is for mounting video lights or other accessories.

This is used to attach and detach the viewfinder. By loosening the clamp ring, the viewfinder can be rotated by 90° so that it is pointing upward.

This is used to remove the eye cup. Move the lever in the direction shown by the arrow and then simply slide the eye cup to remove it.

This is used to adjust the viewfinder’s position. Loosen the stopper and move the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust its position. After the position has been adjusted, tighten the stopper to hold the viewfinder in place.

This is used to attach the shoulder strap provided with the product.

This is adjusted to the eyesight of the operator so that he or she can clearly see the images on the viewfinder screen.

Eyepiece front/back adjustment ring

At the unlock position, the eyepiece can be moved further toward the front or back. After moving the eyepiece to the desired position,

lock the ring to secure it there.

Controls and their Functions (Continued)

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MONiTOR Switch

AUDIO IN Selector Switches

FRONT MIC:

REAR MIC: For connecting an external microphone to the audio input connec

REAR LINE: For connecting line signals to the audio input connector (XLR 3P)

SHIFT Button SET-, SET + Buttons

This is for selecting the speaker or earphone sound,

cm: The CH1 sound can be monitored.

MIX: The CH1 and CH2 mixed sound can be monitored.

CH2: The CH2 sound can be monitored.

These switches select the CH1 and CH2 audio inputs. For recording the audio signals from the microphone built into the camera.

tor (XLR 3P) on the rear panel and recording its audio signals.

on the rear panel and recording them.

This is used for time code generator and menu item settings.

These are used for changing the time code generator, menu, elec

tronic shutter speed or synchro scan shutter speed settings and for adjusting the VTR tracking,

START Button

MENU ON/OFF Selector Switch

TC/UB/COUNTER Selector Switch

COUNTER:

REC/FREE Selector

Switch

Press this button to indicate the time code generator setting on the

display. The button is used to make the time code generator and

menu item settings.

OFF: The switch is normally kept at this position when the camera re

corder is being operated.

ON: For displaying or changing a menu item.

For setting or displaying the time code data.

TC:

For setting or displaying the user bit data.

UB:

For indicating the reei counter on the display.

For counting the time code only in the VTR’s recording mode;

REC:

REGEN operation is performed when LTC is ON (set using the menu item).

FREE: For counting the time code in the same way as for the time regard

less of the VTR mode.

CTL TCUB COUNTER-M SVHS; DF TCG

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Display

□ DOLBY-NR display Q Audio level meter Ft Mode displays

RF SERVO HUMID

SLACK END

Lights when the DOLBY NR menu item has been set to ON.

Indicates the CH1 and CH2 audio levels.

TC: Lights when the counter is in the TO (time code) mode. UB: Lights when the counter is in the UB (user bit) mode.

DF: Lights when the time code is in the DF (drop frame) mode.

COUNTER: Lights when the counter is in the reel count mode.

TCG: Lights when the counter is in the TCG (time code generator) mode.

—M: Lights in the counter memory mode (0000 stop mode).

CTL: The counter memory mode is set using the menu item.

SVUS: Lights in the S-VHS mode.

B551: This denotes that a cassette tape has been loaded.

Counter

Remaining battery level display

This indicates the time code and user bit data in units of hours,

minutes, seconds and frames. It serves as a 4-digit counter in the

reel count mode.

REMAIN

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This indicates the remaining battery levei. The battery is set using the menu item. For further details, refer to "How to set the menu items” (page 52). Different kinds of batteries and their operating times are shown in

the tabie below. (The operating times shown apply when the unit is

used in the continuous recording mode.) Bear in mind that the actual operating time will vary greatly depend ing on what shooting methods are used, whether old or new batter ies are used and on other such conditions.

Warning displays

Battery

Model

number

TRIMPAK14 DIGITAL

DIGITAL HD MAG 14

AU-BP402 Panasonic

AU-BP220

NP-1B

RF: Flashing denotes that the video heads are clogged.

SERVO: Flashing denotes that the servo system is not iocked.

HUMID: Fiashing denotes that condensation has formed on the cylinder.

SLACK: Flashing denotes tape slack or some other problem in the tape

transport system.

END: Flashing denotes that the tape has come to its end.

Manufacturer Capacity

Anton/Bauer

Anton/Bauer 60 WH

Panasonic

SONY

40 WH 90 minutes

4 AH 140 minutes

2,2 AH 70 minutes

2.3 AH 70 minutes

Operating time

(during

continuous

recording)

160 minutes

Viewfinder display

LED displays

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Alinin TALLY RTBY

AUDIO (yellow): Not used by this system.

TALLY (reiDj Liahts durina recordinq; flashes durina taoe ap-

Character displays (displays when changes have occurred)

•Camera warning display

-+++ Super Iris

-I- + + Camera warning display

Filter display | I AWB/ABB operation display | 1 AWB memory display] I Electronic shutter speed display |

Scene file display |

VTR warning display |

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A warning message appears when AWB or ABB has not been set properly.

• Filter display

The filter number and name are displayed for about 3 seconds

when the CC filter setting is selected.

•AWB/ABB operation display

"ACTIVE" appears while the AWB or ABB operation is in prog ress. “OK” appears upon completion of the operation.

•AWB memory display

This indicates the AWB channel A and B memory statuses and switch status. The displays appear for about 3 seconds when the AWB switch setting is selected.

•Electronic shutter speed display

This indicates the electronic shutter speed. When the electronic shutter has been selected or the shutter speed has been changed, the display appears for about 3 seconds.

•Scene file display

This indicates the name of the present scene file for about 3 sec onds when the scene file selector button is pressed.

•VTR warning display

This appears when trouble has occurred in the VTR.

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Automatic Iris Controi

Lens Iris Selector Switch

[IRIS]

Power Zoom Control Switch

Hand Strap Return Switch

[RET/REC CHECK]

This enables the automatic iris speed to be adjusted. The control can be found inside when the rubber cap is removed. The speed is increased by turning the control clockwise but bear in

mind that turning it too far will cause hunting (the operation does not stop). Be absolutely sure to adjust the control when replacing the lens or when attaching the lens for the first time.

A: The iris is adjusted automatically. M: For adjusting the iris manually.

Note: When the camera’s AGC function has been activated, the

iris is adjusted automatically even if this switch is set at the [M] position.

The zoom can be controlled electrically by setting the power/

manual zoom selector switch to SERVO and by pressing this con trol switch. The zoom speed changes according to how firmly the

switch is pressed.

Adjust the strap to fit the size of your hand.

This switch is used to check recordings. When it is pressed during

recording pause, the recording check function is activated to play

back the section which has been recorded and then establish the

recording pause mode.

VTR Start/Stop Switch

This easily accessible switch is for handily starting and stopping the VTR recording, When it is pressed once, recording commences; when pressed again, recording stops. When this lens is mounted on the camera recorder, the VTR can be controlied by either this switch or the VTR start/stop switch on the camera.

Lens Cable (12-pin) Focus Ring

Zoom Ring

Qj] Iris Ring

Flange Back Control Ring

Macro Ring

Flange back clamp knob

Power/Manual Zoom Selector Switch

This cable is connected to the iens connector.

Turn this ring to bring the subject into focus.

The size of the picture can be adjusted by setting the power/manuai zoom selector switch to MANU and then turning this ring.

The iris is adjusted by setting the lens iris selector switch to M and then turning this ring. Be absoiutely sure to adjust this ring when replacing the lens or when attaching the lens for the first time.

The flange back adjustment is performed by loosening the flange back clamp knob and then turning this ring.

Close-up shooting is achieved by setting the lens all the way to the wide position and then rotating this ring.

Use this knob for clamping purposes after the flange back has been adjusted.

When this is set to SERVO, the zoom can be adjusted using the power zoom control switch; when set to MANU, it can be adjusted using the zoom ring.

Attaching the lens

Align the lens with the lens mount on the camera recorder, insert the

lens Into the mount, and secure it in place using the lens clamp lever.

Connect the cable to the LENS connector, and secure it In place using

the cable clamp.

NOTE

For details on the handling of the lens, refer to the Operating Instructions accompanying the lens.

•When the lens has been detached from the camera recorder, attach the lens cap to protect the unit.

Attaching the viewfinder

Align the positions of the marks (red) on the viewfinder and camera recorder, and insert the viewfinder.

Turn the viewfinder clamp ring to clamp the viewfinder in place.

tated by 90°.

Attaching the microphone holder

Remove the microphone of the main unit.

screws and then remove the connector.

Attach the microphone holder.

Attach the holder by following the procedure for remov ing the microphone in reverse.

The unit is shipped from the manufacturing plant with the back-up battery already installed. There is no need to install this battery immediately after purchasing the unit. Skip this section and move on to the next procedures which are for initializing the memory and setting the date and time.

Remove the battery holder from the main unit.

Insert the lithium battery into the battery holder. (Make sure the “+” and polarities are aligned properly.)

With the triangular marks on the main unit and on the battery holder facing each other, fit the battery holder back into the main unit.

NOTE

The service life of this battery is approximately one year. When it has mostly discharged, the “BACK UP ВАТТ EMPTY" display will appear in the viewfinder for several seconds when the power switch is set to ON.

Replace with a new lithium battery (Panasonic CR2032).

Initializing the Memory and Setting the Date and Time

When the back-up battery has been replaced, initialize the memory and set the date and time before proceeding with any other operation.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

When the MENU ON/OFF selector switch is set to ON, the setting screen (MENU) appears in the viewfinder.

MAIN MENU 01 EVF DISPLAY □2 CAMERA SETTING 03 VTR OPERATION 04 TIME/DATE 05 TIME CODE 06 AUDIO

07 BATTERY

-►08 DIAGNOSIS 00 MENU INITIALIZATION

---END OF DATA---

- DIAGNOSIS 01 ERROR LOG DATA 02 CYLINDER 1800h 03 CAMERA Ver <1.0)1.1 04 SERVO Ver A<1.1> 05 SYSCON VerB<1.2)

-►06 MEMORY INIT.? * ♦PREVIOUS MENU

---END OF DATA---

While monitoring the viewfinder display, press the SHIFT button until the arrow at the far left is aligned with “DIAGNOSIS”.

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When the START button is pressed, the self-diagnosis (DIAGNOSIS) screen appears.

Press the SHIFT button until the arrow at the far left is aligned with “MEMORY INIT.?”.

Press the START button.

“INlT.?” now changes to “INITIALIZED". The memory initialization is now completed. The next step is to set the date and time. {See next page.)

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Press the SHIFT button until the arrow at the far left is aligned with “PREVIOUS MENU”,

- DIAGNOSIS - MAIN MENU

Q1 ERROR LOG DATA

Oe CYLINDER 1 BOOh OE CAMERA SETTING

□3 CAMERA Ver <1.0)1.1 03 VTR OPERATION □4 SERVO Ver A<1.1) 05 SYSCON Ver B<1.E>

06 MEMORY INIT.?

♦PREVIOUS MENU

---END OF DATA--- ---END OF DATA---

01 EVF DISPLAY

-^04 TIME/DATE 05 TIME CODE 06 AUDIO 07 BATTERY 08 DIAGNOSIS 09 MENU INITIALIZATION

When the START button is pressed, the MAIN MENU appears.

Press the SHIFT button until the arrow at the far left is aligned with “TIME/DATE”.

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When the START button Is pressed, the calender and clock setting screen appears.

- TIME/DATE -

-►01 YEAR 94 MONTH

03 DAY 06 04 HOUR 05 MINUTE 55

• TIME/DATE SET

+ ♦ PREVIOUS MENU

---END OF DATA---

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Initializing the memory and setting the date and time (Continued)

Set the date and time using the SHIFT, SET + and SET - buttons.

Press the SHIFT button until the arrow at the far left is aligned with “TIME/DATE SET”,

- TIME/DATE 01 YEAR OB MONTH 03 DAY 06 04 HOUR 05 MINUTE 55

«TIME/DATE SET

* * PREVIOUS MENU

---END OF DATA---

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When the START button is pressed, the data is entered, and the screen display changes to the MAIN MENU.

Finally, set the MENU ON/OFF selector switch to OFF.

Using The AU-BP402 Battery Pack

Before using the battery, charge it using the AG-B425 battery charger. It takes about an hour to charge the battery. For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AG-B425 battery charger.

Remove the Anton/Bauer battery holder.

Connect the cable from the camera recorder to the cable of the AU-M402 battery case.

Use a screwdriver to mount the AU-M402 on the camera recorder.

The holes for tightening the screws are visible when the lid is opened and the rubber caps are pulled away. Mount the battery case onto the camera recorder by tightening the screws with a screwdriver. Tighten up the screws as far as they will go.

Connect the battery pack’s plug to the connector inside the battery

* case, and insert the battery pack into the case.

Make absolutely sure that the camera recorder’s power is off before attempting to connect or disconnect the plug.

Set menu item 7 “BATTERY” (battery selection) to “Ni-Cd 12 V”,

For further details, refer to “How to set the menu items” (page 52).

Connect the camera recorder’s external DC input socket to the DC OUT connector on the AU-B110 AC adaptor.

Turn on the AC adaptor’s power.

Set the camera recorder’s power switch to ON.

Check the pin signals of the external DC input socket when an external power supply other than the AU-B110 AC adaptor is to be used.

OFF SAVE ON

POWER

Pin No. Signal

2,3

GND

—

H12 V

NOTES

•When both the battery pack and AC adaptor have been connected, the power from the AC adaptor has priority in terms of which power is supplied to the camera recorder.

•When the AC adaptor is used, the low battery level warning may appear depending on the battery selection menu setting. In a case like this, it is recommended that “Ni-Cd 12 V” be set on the menu as the battery selected.

•When using the AC adaptor, be absolutely sure to turn the unit’s POWER switch to ON only after turning on the AC adaptor’s power. If this sequence is reversed, the AC adaptor’s output voltage will rise slowly with the result that the unit may not operate properly.

Charging the pack

Before using the battery pack, charge it using the battery charger made by Anton/Bauer. For the charging time and other details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the battery charger used.

Attach the Anton/Bauer battery pack.

Insert the pack in the direction shown by the arrow, and then slide it into place.

Set menu item 7 “BATTERY” (battery selection) to the battery which is going to be used.

For further details, refer to "How to set the menu items” (page 52).

REFERENCE

Lighting power output connector

Anton/Bauer battery pack

Lighting control switch

The battery hoider made by Anton/Bauer comes with a iighting power output connector and a

iighting control

switch, which makes

it easy to attach a iight For details on the lighting systems,

contact Anton/Bauer.

How to remove the battery pack

Pull the disengaging lever on the battery holder all the way down and, while keeping the lever down, slide the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow.

Before proceeding to use this battery, charge it using the Sony battery charger which is specially designed for it. Refer to the operating instructions accompanying the battery charger used for details on the charging time, etc.

Remove the battery holder made by Anton/Bauer.

Mount the screws for the accessory battery installation terminal (NP-1).

Install the battery holder made by Sony.

As shown in the figure on the left, first install the battery case whose cover has been removed, and then install the removed cover.

O Tighten the installation screws.

0 Tighten the power supply contact screws. 0 Insert the top of the removed cover in the direction indicated by

the arrow.

O Align the holes at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the

holes at the bottom of the case, and attach to the battery instal lation terminal using the accessory screws.

When supplying power from the 26P VTR connector

Connect the unit ot the back-up VTR with the VTR cable.

Set the power selector switch to VTR. (See page 11.)

NOTES

•When the power selector switch is set to VTR, power is supplied from the VTR cable. The power will not be selected automatically by connecting the power from the AC adaptor to the EXT DC IN connector.

•When supplying power from the back-up VTR through the VTR cable, bear in mind that the supply voltage may drop. (This unit has an undercutting voltage of 10.5 V.)

Black Balance Adjustment

■ Check to make sure that the lens cable is connected to the LENS connector. (This adjustment is effective only when the lens cable is connected to the LENS connector.)

Set the POWER switch to

Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position.

The black balance adjustment is completed in about 20 seconds, and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the memory.

A display similar to the one shown on the left appears on the view finder screen while the adjustment is in progress.

•Upon completion of the black balance adjustment, the display changes to “ABB: OK".

•The “ABB: NG" display appears if it was not possible to adjust the black balance.

NOTES

•The camera is automatically shielded from the light while the black balance is being adjusted.

•When the iris is being adjusted manually, return the iris (but only with a lens which is recommended by Panasonic) to a place near its original position after having adjusted the black balance. Start shooting only after the iris has been set to the appropriate value.

•When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed lo the ABB position, the gain selection circuit is switched automatically, and flickering appears several times on the screen inside the viewfinder. This is normal and not indicative of a failure.

REFERENCE

•The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following cases only: When the camera recorder is to be used for the first time When the difference in the temperature has changed greatly

•In the interest of maintaining a high picture quality, it is recommended that the AUTO W/B BAL switch be set to the ABB position immediately before shooting important or memorable scenes.

Black Balance & White Balance Adjustments (Continued)

White Balance Adjustment

Set the POWER switch to the ON position. Use the filter selector control to select the color temperature

according to the lighting conditions. When the lens iris is to be operated manually, set it to the suitable

value.

Bear in mind that it may not be possible to adjust the white balance if the iris is not set properly. If the lens comes with an automatic iris adjustment mechanism, set the automatic/manuat iris selector switch on the lens to the automatic position.

Set the AWB selector switch to A or B.

-----------------

_________

AWB

.A 1

■PRE

-------------

________

Place a white sheet of paper or handkerchief where the conditions are

the same as for the light source illuminating the subject, zoom in and

shoot the white on the screen.

A white object (sheet, cloth or wall, etc.) near the subject can be used instead but bear in mind that the object appearing to be white may not be perfectly white.

Shoot a white object so that it is virtually at the center of the screen and occupies an area equivalent to at least one-fourth of the height and width of the screen, and set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB,

NOTES

The white balance adjustment is completed in about a second. The adjustment value is stored in memory A or B.

The display shown on the left appears on the viewfinder screen

while the adjustment is in progress.

• Upon completion of the white balance adjustment, the display changes to “AWB: OK’’.

•The "AWB: NG” display appears if it was not possible to adjust the white balance.

•Since hunting may occur when a zoom lens equipped with an automatic iris adjustment mechanism is used, adjust the iris gain control provided on the lens.

For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the lens.

•The white balance cannot be adjusted if the AWB selector switch is set to PRE. The switch has been adjusted in such a way that the white balance is achieved at 3200 K. When the filter selector control is set to “1 the proper white balance at 3200 K is achieved. All that now needs to be done is adjust the black balance.

•Since the lightest part of what appears on the screen is taken to be “white” for the adjustment of the white balance, do not allow any object lighter than the white object shot in step 6 above to appear on the screen. Incorrect operation may otherwise result.

• Do not adjust the auto white balance (AWB) with the gain turned higher than is necessary.

Doing so will cause the iris to virtually close during AWB, resulting in unstable operation.

REFERENCE

► In the interest of maintaining a high picture quality, it is recommended that the AUTO W/B BAL switch be set to the AWB

position immediately before shooting important or memorable scenes.

► It is recommended that the auto white balance be adjusted when the gain or shutter speed has been changed.

Set the POWER switch to the ON position.

Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment.

Insert the cassette tape.

•Before inserting the tape, make sure that the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette has not been broken out.

•Do not use a 180-minute tape.

Set the camera’s switches as follows.

Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the focus and zoom,

Press the VTR START/STOP button to start the recording.

The REC tally lamp inside the viewfinder keeps on flashing until the

recording mode is established. Once recording commences, it stops flashing and remains lighted.

Press the VTR START/STOP button to suspend the recording.

When the recording is suspended as shown in the figure below, the tape is rewound by about 30 frames and the rec pause mode is established. When the recording is resumed, recording commences where the previous recording will be slightly overlapped.

I i

NOTE

This unit does not have a function which ensures that the REC/PAUSE mode will be released after a certain period of time has elapsed. This means that when it is kept in the REC/PAUSE mode for an extremely long period of time, the tape may be adversely affected. As a general rule, take steps to change the operating mode every hour or so.

Simple editing function

This refers to the pre-edited shooting function with which the recording of each cut is started from the pause (still picture) mode to ensure continuity.

1 2

Operation

Press the PLAY button.

The playback picture mode is established.

Press the PLAY button again where the new cut is to be joined onto the existing recording.

The still picture mode is established.

Press the VTR START/STOP button._________________________

The rec pause mode is established.

■ B To start the recording, press the VTR START/STOP button again.

Recording now starts.

NOTE

If the VTR is kept in the still picture mode for about 5 minutes, it is automatically placed in the stop mode. Bear in mind that

smooth continuity between cuts cannot be guaranteed when recording is started from the stop mode.

Select the desired input signals using the audio input selector switches.

f—

r-AUDIO IN-1 CHI CH2

MIC ¿Ci PROMT

0«if,gRE*R

The sanne sound is input for normal audio and Hi-Fi audio.

When the built-in microphone is used ■

When an external microphone is used ■

When line audio signals are input ^ REAR LINE

► FRONT MIC

\ REAR MIC

Turn the audio level controls clockwise or counterclockwise and

adjust them so that the audio signal levels indicated on the display’s level meter are brought to the standard positions.

The audio signal levels can be adjusted when the AUDIO AGC switch is OFF. If this switch is ON, the signals will be automati cally adjusted to more or less the appropriate levels regardless of the audio level control settings.

Howling may occur if the voiume of the audio monitor speaker is turned up high. If this occurs, turn the audio monitor level control and lower the volume to a level at which howling does not occur.

•When the AUDIO AGC switch is at LIMIT, the limiter will be automatically activated when the input level of the signals is excessively high. Therefore, first adjust the level with the switch at OFF and then return the switch to LIMIT just in case excessively high input signals are supplied.

When the camera’s RET button is pressed with the VTR in the rec pause mode (which is established after the tape has finished automatically reversing), the rec review operation is performed, enabling what has already been recorded to be checked.

The playback pictures are shown in the viewfinder while the tape is playing back in the rec review mode.

The playback pictures of the unrecorded part of the tape are shown in the viewfinder.

NOTE

The rec review operation is not repeated even when the rec RET button remains depressed.

Set the POWER switch to the ON position.

The tape is automatically loaded onto the cylinder, the REC, PLAY and PAUSE lamps come on, and the camera recorder is set to the recording pause mode.

213

Press the STOP button.

s_______________

STOP

■

-----------

■

--------------------->

______________

During rec/play, the VTR will not be set to the stop mode even when the STOP button is pressed. Press the VTR START/STOP button first to suspend the recording and then press the STOP button.

Press the PLAY button.

---------------------

______________

• PLAY

►

---------------------

______________

)

Noise will appear for an instant on the playback picture when the mode is transferred from STOP to PLAY. This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

The playback pictures appear on the viewfinder and on a TV monitor which has been connected to the camera recorder.

Automatic S-VHS/VHS identification and playback

This camera recorder’s playback circuitry is designed to identify the cassette’s recording system automatically.

Tracking

AUDIO SELECT switch

Recording system

S-VHS

VHS

If noise should appear during playback, adjust the SET + and SET

- buttons until the picture is restored to normal.

• It may not be possible to eliminate the noise adequately on a tape which was recorded on another VTR.

•The tracking adjustment remains effective until the tape is ejected. (When the tape is ejected, the tracking value which was set before the camera recorder was shipped from the manufacturing plant is restored.)

•The tracking value which was set before the camera re corder was shipped from the manufacturing plant can be restored by pressing the SET taneously.

S-VHS display

Off

+ and SET - buttons simul

AGC^^ LIMIT

OFF<^

r—1 l^NORM

AUDIO SELECT

-----

This switch can be used to select normal audio or Hi-Fi audio for the

audio output signais.

The sound heard through the monitor speaker can be set to CH1,

MIX or CH2 by the audio monitor selector switch.

Cue and Review Playback

When the FF button is kept depressed during tape play, the tape is cued at approximateiy 5 times the normai tape speed.

►The tape is played back at 1 x normal speed during still picture

playback.

When the REW button is kept depressed during tape piay, the tape is reviewed at approximateiy 5 times the normai tape speed.

•The tape is played back at 1 x normal speed in the reverse direc tion during still picture playback.

•The noise as shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 appears during cue or review playback.

•The image may appear as shown in Fig. 3 or its top part may appear distorted; this is normal and not indicative of a failure.

Still picture playback

Noise appearing during cue

Noise appearing during review

Fig.1

• If the image slips vertically up or down the screen, adjust the TV’s horizontal hold.

•Alternatively, the colors may keeping disappearing and re appearing: this is normal and not indicative of a failure.

A still picture appears when the PLAY button is pressed during playback.

The unit will return to playback when the PLAY button is pressed

again during still picture playback.

•Noise may appear on the screen during still picture playback: this is normal and not indicative of a failure.

•Still picture playback cannot be continued for more than 5 min utes. The unit will be placed automatically in the STOP mode after 5 minutes of still picture mode in order to protect the tape and VTR.

Fig. 2

Fig.3

Connect the units as shown in the figure below to monitor the picture and sound.

•E-E images can be monitored during recording.

The sound can also be monitored through the built-in speaker.

NOTE

Use the VIDEO OUT connector on the camera to monitor the camera’s E-E images during playback.

Set the TC/UB/COUNTER selector switch to TC or UB.

•When the switch is set to TC, the time code data will be set.

•When the switch is set to UB, the user bit data will be set.

TCUBCOUHnn

(3D

Set the data.

Press the SHIFT button.

-----------------

SHIFT

---------------

_________

To change the flashing number, press the SET + or SET — button.

- SET +

_________)

If the RESET button is pressed at this stage, the data is cleared to zero and the setting mode is released.

o o

B After the data has been set, press the START button.

The data will not be set if the TC/UB/COUNTER selector switch is now set to a different position without the START button having first been pressed.

REFERENCE

•The drop frame or non-drop frame mode can be selected for the time code by the menu item. For further details, refer to "How to set the menu items" (page 52).

•REC RUN and FREE RUN positions of REC/FREE selector switch

REC RUN: The time code is counted only when the VTR is in the recording mode. The count commences at the same time as

the recording starts, and it stops at the same time as the recording ends. The time code is continuous for automatic editing (pre-edit shooting) if LTC is ON (refer to the section on the menu items).

FREE RUN: The time code is counted continuously all the time regardless of the VTR’s operation mode.

When the generator is synchronized with a standard clock (refer to the section on the menu items), the recording time can be recorded onto the tape.

•Drop frame (DF) and non-drop frame (NDF) modes Drop frame: In order to compensate for the discrepancy occurring between the color synchronization and actual time over a

long time duration, two frames (00 and 01) are skipped from the start of each full minute except at the 0-, 10-, 20-, 30-, 40- and 50-minute mark.

n n • n n • c O * Zf O I—K ri n • n h n rt • n zf

UU*UU*Jl^t*L UU-U l-UU'UL

Non-drop frame: The time code is counted up with the time code signals left untouched.

ri n • n n • c O * D o

n ri * n

uu-u

I • n n • n ri

tULhUU

Set the camera recorder to the eject, rec pause or stop mode.

Set the MENU ON/OFF selector switch to ON.

The main menu screen appears on the viewfinder.

Viewfinder

-MAIN MENU-

•0 1 EVF DISPLAY 0 2 CAMERA SETTING □ 3 VTR OPERATION 0 4 TIME/DATE

0 5 TIME CODE

0 6 AUDIO

0 7 BATTERY 0 8 DIAGNOSIS 0 9. MENU INITIALIZATION

■ END OF DATA ■ ■

Press the SHIFT button to select the desired menu item.

The cursor on the left of the main menu moves down the menu.

Viewfinder

-MAIN MENU-

0 1 EVF DISPLAY

-OE CAMERA SETTING 0 3 VTR OPERATIDN 0 4 TIME/DATE 0 5 TIME CODE 06 AUDIO 07 BATTERY

0 8 DIAGNOSIS 0 9 MENU INITIALIZATION

END OF DATA •

Press the START button.

The main menu screen is replaced by the sub menu screen.

Viewfinder

-EVF DISPLAY-

-►0 1 LEVEL METER OE F NUMBER ON □ 3 BATTERY VOLTAGE D 4 VTR STATUS OFF 0 5 TIME DATA 0 6 SAFETY ZONE

■ END OF DATA ■

Press the SHIFT button to select a sub menu item.

The cursor on the left of the sub menu moves down the menu.

Viewfinder

-EVF DISPLAY-

-►0 1 LEVEL METER ON OS F NUMBER ON

03 BATTERY VOLTAGE ON

VTR STATUS

04 05 TIME DATA BAR 06 SAFETY ZONE ON

END OF DATA-

ON ON

BAR

_______________

OFF

Press the SET + or SET — button to change the data setting.

The setting of the sub menu item with the cursor is changed.

Viewfinder

-EVF OISPLAY-

0 1 LEVEL METER

-►OS F NUMBER 0 3 BATTERY VOLTAGE 0 4 VTR STATUS 0 5 TIME DATA 0 6 SAFETY ZONE ON

■ END OF DATA-

OFF

BAR

To return to the main menu and perform settings on another menu

item, press the SHIFT button to move the cursor (arrow) to the previous menu, and press the START button,

______________________

To exit from the menu settings, set the MENU ON/OFF selector switch to OFF.

/-----------------

________

OFF ON

(E)

---------------

_________>

NOTE

When the camera’s START/STOP button is pressed at any time while menu settings are performed, the menu setting process is suspended and recording is commenced. (In this case, scenes may be recorded without the menu settings having been performed properly.)

MAIN MENU

Viewfinder

main menu item

EVF DISPLAY

CAMERA SETTING Camera settings

VTR OPERATION

TIME/DATE

TIME CODE

AUDIO

BATTERY

DIAGNOSIS

MENU INITIALIZATION

Display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

EVF display ON/OFF setting

VTR operation-related setting

Date/time settings

Time code-related settings

Audio control items

Battery selection

Self-diagnosis items and initialization after replacement of back-up battery

Return to factory default menu settings

-MAIN MENU -

Functions

□1 EVF DISPLAY D2 CAMERA SETTING □3 VTR OPERATION 04 TIME/DATE 05 TIME CODE 06 AUDIO 07 BATTERY 08 DIAGNOSIS 09 MENU INITIALIZATION

--------

END OF DATA

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EVF DISPLAY Menu

Underlining denotes the mode set as the default.

Viewfinder sub menu

item

LEVEL METER

FNUMBER

BATTERY VOLTAGE ON Sets battery voltage display on EVF ON or OFF.

VTR STATUS

TIME DATE ON Sets date and time display on EVF ON or OFF.

SAFETY ZONE ON

Mode set Functions

ON Sets audio level meter display on EVF ON or OFF. OFF ON: Display is ON.

OFF: Display is OFF.

ON OFF ON: Display is ON.

OFF

ON OFF ON: Display is ON.

BAR ON: Display appears all the time. OFF

OFF ON: Display is ON.

Sets f (iris f) number display on EVF ON or OFF.

OFF: Display is OFF.

ON; Display is ON. OFF: Display is OFF.

Sets VTR status display on EVF ON or OFF.

OFF: Display is OFF.

BAR: Display is ON only with OFF color bar signals. OFF: Display is OFF.

Sets safety zone display on EVF ON or OFF

OFF: Display is OFF.

Example of display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

- EVF DISPLAY -

0 1 LEVEL METER

F NUMBER ON

□ 2

-►03

BATTERY VOLTAGE ON 04 VTR STATUS OFF 05 T1ME/DATE 06 SAFETY ZONE

+ +

PREVIOUS MENU

- - -

-ENO OF DATA

---------------

BAR

NOTE

Even when the nnode is set to ON on the EVF DISPLAY menu, no characters will appear if the CHARACTER ON/OFF switch on

the front panel of the viewfinder has been set to the OFF position.

CAMERASETTING Menu

Underlining denotes the mode set as the default.

Viewfinder sub menu

item

GAIN

ALC SENSE CENTER

PEDESTAL SET

VERTICAL FINE OFF

SCENE FILE ASET

SCENE FILE B SET

Mode set

9dB

18dB 24 dB SUPER HIGH

NORMAL

No display

DOWN

PRESET

Functions

Sets gain value when GAIN selector (toggle) switch at front of camera recorder has been set to HIGH.

Selects ALC {auto lens iris control) light level metering system. CENTER: Screen center priority light level metering. NORMAL: Uniform light level metering over virtually the entire screen.

Adjusts pedestal. (Refer to the procedure for the PEDESTAL SET operation on the next page.) No display: No change In pedestal.

UP: Raises pedestal level. DOWN: Lowers pedestal level. PRESET: Returns the pedestal level to Its default setting.

OFF: Normal mode ON: The resolution in the perpendicular direction is improved but lag and

moire increased.

Sets scene file A(*1).

Sets scene file B (*1).

SETUP

{• 1) There are 7 scene files but only files A and B are available for the user to set.

7.5%

Sets the SET UP.

Example of display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

- CAMERA SETTING -

0 1 GA 1 N

oe ALC SENSE CENTER

-►03 PEDESTAL SET 04

VERTICAL FINE OFF

SCENE FILE A SET 06 SCENE FILE B SET 07 SET UP 7. 5%

* +

PREVICUS MENU

- *

- END DF DATA - - -

9dB

Menu Items (Continued)

PEDESTAL SET operation method

Align the arrow with the “03 PEDESTAL SET" position.

Press the SET + or SET - button to align the position.

•While the SET + button is kept depressed, the UP display appears and the pedestal level is increased.

•While the SET - button is kept depressed, the DOWN display appears and the pedestal level is reduced.

•When the SET + and SET - buttons are pressed together, the PRESET display appears, and the pedestal level is returned to its default setting.

Scene file settings

MAIN MENU

01 EVF DISPLAY

->oe CAMERA SETTING OE VTR OPERATION

03 04 TIME/DATE

05 TIME CODE 06 AUDIO 06 SCENE FILE B SET

BATTERY 07

08 DIAGNOSIS

MENU INITIALIZATION

“ “ ”

END OF DATA---

il Press the SHIFT button on the MAIN MENU screen, and press the START button when the arrow at the

far left is aligned with “02 CAMERA SETTING". The CAMERA SETTING screen now appears.

□ Press the SHIFT button in the same way, and press the START button when the arrow is aligned with

“05 SCENE FILE A SET" or “06 SCENE FILE B SET". Page 1 of the scene file setting screen now

appears.

• Before proceeding with the scene file settings, use the SCENE FILE switch to set SCENE FILE A or B.

-¥

CAMERA SETTING -

GAIN 9dB

ALC SENSE CENTER 03 PEDESTAL UP 04 VERTICAL FINE OFF

-►05 SCENE FILE A SET SET UP 7.5%

* * PREVIOUS MENU

” ” ”

END OF DATA---

B Press the SHIFT button to align the arrow on the far left with the item to be set.

- SCENE FILE A 01 H DTL □E H DTL FREQ 03 V DTL 0

-►04 LEVEL DEP 1 05 DARK DTL 06 CORING 10 07 CHROMA DTL

+ +PREVIOUS MENU

PAGE E:PUSH START

Q Press the SET + or SET — button to change the data to be set.

• Pressing the SET + button increases the data setting.

• Pressing the SET - button decreases the data setting.

• Keeping either button depressed enables the data to be changed continuously.

B When the START button is pressed, page 2 of the scene file setting screen appears.

The data settings can be changed in the same way as for page 1.

B Data back-up

•Align the arrow with DATA SAVE, and press the START button.

•When this step is not performed, the data settings are valid only while the power is supplied. Once the power has been turned off, the settings will be lost and the past data will be restored.

PAGE 1

10 08 C GAIN 1

- SCENE FILE B - PAGE E

-lEB

09 C GAIN E

10 C PHASE 1 + 1E7 11 C PHASE E + 10

-► ■ DATA SAVE ♦ * PREVIOUS MENU

PAGE 1 :PUSH START

□

Q When the START button is pressed, page 1 of the scene file setting screen appears.

Scene File Menu

Viewfinder sub menu

item

HDTL

H DTL FREQ

Mode set Functions

Variable range: 0to31

Variable range:

1 t04

Enhances the detail (horizontal).

The detail (horizontal) is enhanced when the value is raised.

Varies width of detail enhanced (horizontal).

VDTL

LEVELDEP Variable

DARK DTL

Variable range:

Oto31

range: 0to31

ON OFF

Enhances the detail (vertical).

The detail (vertical) is enhanced when the value is

raised.

These enhance or reduce the detail in the dark areas. Whether the detail is to be enhanced or reduced is determined by a combination of the LEVEL DEP value and DARK DTL ON/OFF status. The detail enhancement (with DARK DTL at ON) or reduction (with DARK DTL at OFF) effect is magnified in proportion as the LEVEL DEP value is raised. If the detail in the dark areas is enhanced too much, the images will be clearly defined even in the dark areas but noise will be pronounced. When the detail enhancement is reduced, the noise in the dark areas is reduced but when the enhancement is reduced too much, the critical components of the images will be lost. The standard setting is a setting at which the noise is reduced to a smalt extent.

Scene File Menu

Viewfinder sub menu

item

CORING Variable

CHROMA DTL

CGAIN 1

C GAIN 2 Variable

C PARSE 1 Variable

C PHASE 2 Variable

Mode set Functions

range: 0to31

Variable range; 0 to 15

Variable range:

-128-+127

range:

-128-+127

range:

-128-+127

range:

-128- + 127

When the value is raised, the detail enhancement in the detailed areas is limited and the noise is minimized. However, if it is raised too much, the critical detail components will be lost and the images will become flat.

This is also known as high-chroma aperture. It enhances the detail of intensely

colored parts of the image, such as rose petals. It has the effect of making the petals more distinct but bear in mind that the images will appear unnatural when it is set too high.

These are used for color correction adjustments.

•C Gain 1: This increases or reduces the color in the R-Y axis direction.

•C Gain 2: This increases or reduces the color in the B-Y axis direction.

•C Phase 1: This changes the color phase parallel to the R-Y axis.

•C Phase 2: This changes the color phase parallel to the B-Y axis. Figs. 1 to 8 on the following pages show the changes in the color bars on a vectorscope when each of the parameters has been varied. These figures show examples of adjustment options in terms of color bars whereas in actual fact the color correction applies only to the camera images, and the color bar signals remain unchanged.

DATA SAVE

This is selected in order to save the selected settings in the camera’s

EEPROM.

•When this operation is performed, the data settings are backed up.

•When this operation is not performed, the settings which have been selected are valid for camera recorder operation white the unit’s power is supplied but they wilt be lost once its power is turned off.

Scene File Menu

•C Gain 1 (changes in color bars^°*^ on vectorscope)

Colour level is increased or reduced in R-Y axis direction.

•C Gain 2 (changes in color bars”"'” on vectorscope)

Fig-3

Coiour level is increased or reduced in B-Y axis direction.

Fig. 4

NOTE

Color bars are used in the figures to make the description easier to understand. However, the actual color bars are generated by a fixed generator so that the bars do not change at all. The only change is in the images shot by the camera.

Scene File Menu

•C Phase 1 (changes in color bars”“*® on vectorscope)

'=!>

Fig. 5

Phase changes in R-Y axis direction.

•C Phase 2 (changes in color bars''’^ on vectorscope)

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Phase changes in B-Y axis direction.

NOTE

VTROPERATION Menu

Underlining denotes the mode set as the default.

Viewfinder sub menu

item

BACK SPACE (pre-edit shooting) OFF

CUE-UP (program search) OFF

HUMID OPE (recording condensation)

S-VHS REC

26P CONTROL OFF

DISABLE ENABLE

AUTO VHS

BOTH ON

Mode set

Functions

Selects whether auto editing is to be performed. ON: Auto editing is performed. OFF: Auto editing is not performed.

Selects whether auto cue-up is to be performed. ON: Auto cue-up is performed. OFF: Auto cue-up is not performed.

Selects the VTR operation when condensation has formed.

DISABLE: When condensation has formed, all operations except Power

switch ON/OFF and tape ejection are prohibited to protect the VTR and its tape.

ENABLE: Even when condensation has formed, operations are accepted as

usual.

AUTO: Tape format is automatically identified, and recording is performed in

Super VHS mode when S-VHS tape is employed.

VHS: Recording is forcibly performed in VHS mode.

OFF: No 26P VTR control. (Camera recorder only)

BOTH: This unit and the 26P VTR are controlled at the same time (tally LED

displays REC mode of camera recorder).

ON: Only the 26P VTR is controlled (tally LED displays REC mode of 26P

VTR).

To place camera recorder in REC or REC/PAUSE mode, press START/STOP

button while holding down the START button (see page 17).

5P REMOTE ON

OFF

BACK TALLY

REC START ALL

ON OFF

NORMAL

Sets 5P remote control ON or OFF.

ON: 5P remote control possible.

OFF: 5P remote control not possible.

Note:

“5P REMOTE” refers to signals which will be used at some future point in time.

Selects whether back tally indicator (LED) is to light.

ON: Indicator lights.

OFF: Indicator does not light.

ALL: Accepts recording regardless of the VTR mode.

NORMAL: The operation of the VTR START/STOP button is accepted only

when the VTR is in the stop (power save), rec pause or still mode.

NOTE

“HUMID OPE ENABLE" is an extremely risky mode to set in that in this mode VTR operation is continued even if the condensa tion sensor detects the formation of condensation inside the unit. Since in such a state the tape may wind itself around some of the parts inside the VTR, this mode should be used only when recording is worth the risk. (The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage which may result from operation in this mode.)

VTR OPERATION Menu

Cue-up operation

Once the tape has been loaded, the cue-up operation search the end point of a previous recorded portion, it causes the tape to travei in the reverse direction at 1 x normal tape speed while checking whether CTL pulses are present (whether the tape has been recorded). If CTL pulses are found, that point is determined to be the end point of the previous recording, and if AUTO

BACK SPACE is ON, the tape is automatically reversed (auto back operation) and placed in the REC/PAUSE mode. This means that if CTL pulses have been found as soon as the tape is made to travel in the reverse direction at 1 x normal tape speed, that point will be determined to be the end point of the previous recording. The maximum time during which the tape is allowed to travel in the reverse direction at 1 x normai tape speed is 5 seconds. If no CTL puise have been found after 5 seconds, the search operation is suspended, and the REC/PAUSE mode is established. Therefore, when more accurate search is required, the unit should be operated using the simple editing function (see p. 42).

NOTE

When a new tape has been ioaded into the unit, first proceed with short fast forwarding. This operation wiii create a blank of about

15 to 20 seconds in length at the start of the tape. To avoid creating this biank, it is recommended that, using the simpie editing

function (see page 42), the tape be run for a short timé in the reverse direction and then recording be performed.

Example of display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

- VTR OPERATIGN -

□ 1

BACK SPACE

CUE-UP OFF

-►03

HUMID OPE OFF 04 S-VHS REG 05

EBP CONTROL 06

5P REMOTE 07

BACK TALLY 08

REG START

* *

PREVIOUS MENU

- - - - END OF DATA

AUTO

OFF

NORMAL

TIME/DATEMenu

Viewfinder sub menu

item

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MINUTE

Underlining denotes the mode set as the default.

Mode set

Setting: 00-99

Setting: 01-12

Setting; 01-31

Setting: 00-24

Setting: 00-59 Sets the “minutes” of the time.

Example of display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

0 1 YEAR DATE 93

OE MONTH

-►□3 DAY 08 □ 4 HOUR 1 B

05 M1NUTE 55

Sets the “year” of the date,

Sets the “month” of the date.

Sets the “day” of the date.

Sets the “hours” of the time. (24-hour system)

- TIME DATE -

Functions

□ 6

■

TIME/DATE SET

PREViOUS MENU

- - END OF DATA

Setting method

Press the SHIFT button to align the arrow with the menu item to be set. Change the data using the SET + and SET — buttons.

Keeping either button depressed changes the data continuously.

B To set the clock;

1) Press the SHIFT button to align the arrow with TIME/DATE SET.

2) Press the START button. The clock is now set and the nnenu screen returns to the MAIN MENU.

When the clock is not to be set:

Select PREVIOUS MENU to return to the MAIN MENU or set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF to release the menu setting mode.

TIME CODE Menu

Viewfinder sub menu

item

VITC POSITION (1) 11H

VITC POSITION (2)

Underlining denotes the mode set as the default.

Mode set

Sets line in which VITC signal is to be inserted. 12H 13H 14H 15H 16H 17H 18H 19H

11H Sets line in which VITC signal is to be inserted. 12H 13H 14H 15H 16H 17H 18H 19H

11H

VITC signal is inserted in line 11.

12H

VITC signal is inserted in line 12.

13H

VITC signal is inserted in line 13. 14H VITC signal is inserted in line 14. 15H

VITC signal is inserted in line 15.

16H VITC signal is inserted in line 16.

17H

VITC signal is inserted in line 17.

18H VITC signal is inserted in line 18.

19H

VITC signal is inserted in line 19.

11H VITC signal is inserted in line 11. 12H

VITC signal is inserted in line 12. 13H VITC signal is inserted in line 13. 14H

VITC signal is inserted in line 14. 15H

VITC signal is inserted in line 15. 16H

VITC signal is inserted in line 16. 17H VITC signal is inserted in line 17. 18H

VITC signal is inserted in line 18. 19H

VITC signal is inserted in line 19.

•The same line as that set for VITC POSITION (1) cannot be selected.

Functions

LTC REC

TC MODE

UBMODE USER

DF/NDF

ON Sets whether LTC signal is to be recorded on audio linear track (CH2). OFF

USER REAL of camera recorder is set to FREE RUN.

REAL USER: User setting (fixed) SCENE

DF NDF

ON: LTC signal is recorded. OFF: LTC signal is not recorded. When LTC REC is set ON and REC/FREE selector switch is set to REC,

REGEN operation is performed by time code generator.

Sets time code (time data) when FREE RUN/REC RUN selector switch at front

USER: Free-run operation is performed on basis of user setting. REAL: Real-time; free-run operation is performed on basis of time which was

set on TIME DATE menu.

Selects UB operation method.

REAL: Real-time: UB real-time operation is performed on basis of time

which was set on TIME DATE menu.

SCENE: Present UB value is automatically incremented for each cut.

Sets DF or NDF mode for time code. DF: NDF: Non-drop frame mode

Drop frame mode

Menu Items (Continued)

Example of display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

-TIME CODE -

□ 1

V1TC POS1

-►03 LTC REC 04

TC MODE

UB MODE

DF/NDF

* *

PREV1OUS MENU

T 1 ON (1 ) 1 6 T 1 ON (2) 1 8

OFF USER USER

- -

- - END OF DATA - -

- - .

AUDIO Menu

Underlining denotes the mode set as the default.

Viewfinder sub menu

item

FRONT MIC (Front mie level)

REAR MICCHI -40 dB (Rear micCHt level) -50 dB

REAR MICCH2 (Rear mie CH2 level)

LINECH1/CH2 +4dB

PHANTOM CHI (Phantom CH1 power)

PHANTOM CH2

(Phantom CH2 power)

Mode set

-40 dB

-50 dB

-60 dB

-40 dB

-50 dB

-60 dB

OdB

-6dB

ON OFF

OFF

Functions

Selects camera’s mic input level.

Selects mic input level from AUDIO CH1 input connector in jack section.

Selects mic input level from AUDIO CH2 input connector in jack section.

Selects LINE input level from AUDIO CH1/CH2 input connectors in jack section.

Selects whether phantom mic (CH1) is to be used. ON; Phantom mic (+48 V) is used. OFF: Normal mic is used.

Selects whether phantom mic (CH2) is to be used. ON: Phantom mic (+48 V) is used. OFF; Normal mic is used.

HI-FI REC ON

OFF ON: Hi-Fi audio is recorded.

DOLBY NR

STEREO/MONO

ON OFF ON: Dolby NR is turned ON.

STEREO MONO

Selects whether Hi-Fi audio is to be recorded.

OFF: Hi-Fi audio is not recorded.

Sets Dolby NR ON or OFF.

OFF: Dolby NR is turned OFF.

Selects the input sound mode from AUDIO CH1/CH2 input connectors in jack section. STEREO: Stereo sound is selected. MONO: Monaural sound is selected."

Example of display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

- AUDIO -

0 1

FRONT MIC

REAR MIC CHI

REAR MIC CHE

LINE CH1/CH2

-^05

PHANTOM CHI

PHANTOM CHE 07 Hi-Fi REC 08

DOLBY NR

STEREO/MONO

♦ *

PREVIOUS MENU

- -

- - END OF DATA -

-50dB

-50dB OdB OFF OFF

OFF

STEREO

- - -

*When LTC REG

(page 67) is set to ON, only cm can be used as the normal audio channel. If MONO is now selected on this menu, the sound from two microphones (or lines) can be mixed and recorded. (However, Hi-Fi audio will also be mixed.)

BATTERY Menu

Ni-Cd 12 V is the mode set as the default.

Viewfinder sub menu

item

SELECT Ni-Cd 12 V

Mode set

Selected when AC adapter or Ni-Cd battery (12 V) is used.

Ni-Cd 13.2 V Selected when Ni-Cd battery (13.2 V) is used.

Ni-Cd 14.4 V Selected when Ni-Cd battery (14.4 V) is used.

DIGITAL

Selected when digital nickel-cadmium battery (13.2 V or 14.4 V) is used.

Functions

NOTE

•The AU-BP402 and AU-BP220 batteries are made by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

•The NP-1 and NP-90 batteries are made by Sony Corp,

•The Magnum series of batteries is made by Anton Bauer.

Example of display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

- BATTERY -

Battery name

(product name)

(see Notes)

AU-BP402 AU-BP220 NP-1, NP-90

Magnum 13

Magnum 14

Magnum 13 digital Magnum 14 digital

-0 1 SELECT N i -Cd 1 ev

PREVIOUS MENU

- - - - END OF DATA

DIAGNOSIS Menu

Viewfinder sub menu

item

ERROR LOG DATA

CYLINDER

CAMERA Ver

SERVO Ver

SYSCON Ver Displays version of syscon microcomputer.

MEMORY INIT,? Memory initialization after back-up battery has been replaced.

Mode set

000-9900h

Displays the last VTR error which occurred.

Displays number of hours during which cylinder has rotated. The level is displayed every 10 hours. (The value below ten is discarded.)

Displays version of camera microcomputer. Example: Ver A <1,1 >

Displays version of servo microcomputer.

(Example: Same as that for camera microcomputer)

This operation must be performed after the back-up battery has been replaced.

Functions

DIAGNOSIS Menu (Continued)

Operation method and example of display on EVF or at LINE OUT connector of VTR

■D 1 AGNOS i S-

-►G 1

ERROR LOG DATA CYL1NDER

CAMERA Ver

03 04 SERVO Ver

SYSCON Ver

MEMORY INIT,

** PREVIOUS

- - - END OF

-ERROR LOG DATA-

SLACK-REEL NG

+♦ PREVIOUS MENU

- - - - END OF DATA

1 BOOh

<1 . 0>

A<1 . 1 >

B<1 . 2>

, ?

DATA - - -

NO ERROR:

When no error has occurred

SLACK-REEL NG:

When the reel has locked

SLACK-CYLINDER NG:

When the cylinder has locked

SLACK-LOADING NG: When the loading motor has locked

The ERROR LOG DATA details can be checked on the sub-sub screen.

Operation method:

D To display the sub-sub screen:

Use the SHIFT button to align the arrow with “01 ERROR LOG DATA," and press the START button.

B To return to the sub screen display:

Use the SHIFT button to align the arrow with "sk ^PREVIOUS MENU," and press the START button.

To initialize the memory after the back-up battery has been replaced

D Press the SHIFT button to align the arrow with “06 MEMORY INIT.?”

H Press the START button.

When initialization is completed, “06 INITIALIZED" appears.

NOTE

The memory will not be initialized properly-if the menu is exited or operation is returned to the MAIN MENU before “06 INITIALIZED" has appeared.

Audio input connector (XLR-3P)

Pin No.

Signal

External DC input connector (XLR-4P)

26P VTR connector

Pin No.

' 2,3

Pin No. Signal

GND

HOT

COLD

Signal

GND

+ 12 V

COMPOSITE VIDEO 11

COMPOSITE VIDEO GND

YGND 15

Pin No. Signal

CAMERA MIC GND

12 VTR START/STOP

REC TALLYWARNING

5P DATA

R'Y

R-YGND

B-Y

B-YGND

CAMERA MIC (H)

CAMERA MIC (C)

24 5P+5V

5P CLOCK

CTL PULSE

+ 12V

GND

Note;

When connecting the 26 pin VTR connector and the AU-55H, set SW2 (component input level select switch) on the JACK board of the AU-55H to the “S" side.

This camera recorder is designed to enable a phantom mic to be used as the unit's microphone (CH1/CH2). It can be selected on menu item “AUDIO” in the viewfinder. For further details, refer to “How to set the menu items” (page 69). [The phantom power supply is set to +48 V. Before shipment from the manufacturing plant, the camera recorder was set for using the regular microphone (phantom power OFF).]

Proceed with the inspections and adjustments described below. If the symptom persists, consult with your dealer.

Symptom

No power.

Low battery warning appears.

•When the power is turned on: "BACK UP ВАТТ EMPTY" display appears.

•The real time is not accurate.

No operation when function buttons are pressed.

No tape fast forwarding or rewinding.

Inspection/adjustment

Does the battery still have a sufficient charge?

•Does the battery still have a sufficient charge?

•Has the correct battery setting been selected on the menu? When using the AC adaptor, select “Ni-Cd 12 V’’ as the menu

setting for the battery.

The back-up battery may have reached the end of its active service life (approx. 1 year). Consult with your dealer and replace with a new battery.

Does an error display appear in the viewfinder?

Has the tape finished fast forwarding or rewinding?

Reference page

—

Condensation may form on this camera recorder’s cylinder when the unit is moved from a cold place into warm surroundings or when it is used in very humid conditions. Causing the tape to travei when condensation has formed wiil damage the cylinder and tape.

Bear in mind the following points:

•Before inserting the cassette, set the CAM/VTR (or POWER) switch to ON or POWER SAVE, and check that none of the warning iamps are fiashing and that HUMiD has not lighted on the display.

•Where possible, avoid using the camera recorder in any location where condensation is liable to form.

• Remove the cassette tape when moving the camera recorder.

• If the HUMID display flashes while the cassette tape is still loaded, take the following action:

1. Set the CAM/VTR (or POWER) switch to the ON or POWER SAVE position.

2. Press the EJECT button to remove the cassette.

Without taking further action, wait until the HUMID display goes off. Once this display goes off, insert the cassette tape, allow it to run and check that nothing untoward happens. When the HUMID OPE menu item on the OPERATION menu is set to ENABLE, the VTR can be forcibly operated even when the condensation sensor has detected the formation of condensation, However, this is an extremely risky setting which should never be used unless shooting is absolutely imperative. The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage which may result from operation in the HUMID OPE ENABLE.

•This camera recorder contains precision-engineered mechanisms which are designed to do full justice to the unit’s high performance. In order for the unit to give years of service, care should be taken to maintain it properly.

Lubrication, the replacement of parts and the adjustment and servicing of the electrical parts require sophisticated technology and equipment. Consult with your dealer before proceeding with any of these activities.

• Failure to remove dust and dirt which have accumulated inside, supply lubricating oil, replace worn parts (heads, etc.) or otherwise maintain and inspect the unit will not only make it impossible to obtain a good picture and satisfactory recordings but will also adversely affect the unit’s service life. For this reason, inspection and maintenance work should be performed in good time.

Head cleaning

If the symptom shown left should occur, it means that the video heads are dirty. Use the cleaning tape (NV-TCLA), which is avail able as an optional accessory, to clean the video heads. If the symptom persists, consult with your dealer.

NOTE

Remember that repeated head cleaning will shorten the service life of the heads.

Power Supply: Power Consumption:

Operating Ambient

Temperature:

Operating Ambient Humidity:

Dimensions (WxHxD):

Weight:

CAMERA

DC12V(10.5to17V) 23 W (Recording mode; 20 W)

32°F to104T (0°C to 40°C) 35 to 80% 4 W'X111% e"X14 Vb" (123 X 296X 357 mm)

9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) (incl. viewfinder)/14.74 lbs (6.7 kg) (incl. battery, viewfinder, lens, 120-minute tape)

Image Sensor: Pixels: System: Horizontal Drive Frequency: Sensitivity: Minimum liiumination: S/N Ratio: Horizontai Resolution: Sampling Frequency: Shutter Speeds: Synchro scan shutter: Gain Seiection: Camera AGC: CC/ND Filters:

Lens Mount:

Color Separation Optical

System:

Registration Error:

Scene Files:

Backlight Compensation Mode:

Vertical High Resolution Mode:

VIEWFINDER

Display Tube: Horizontal Resolution: External Controls:

1.2-inch frame interline transfer (FIT) CCD

380,000 RGB 3-panel system

13.5 MHz

3200 K, 2000 lux, f/8.0

1.5 lux(withf/1.4, +30 dB)

60 dB 750 lines

13.5 MHz/27 MHz 1/100,1/125, 1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000, 1/4000,1/8000 1/61.95 to 1/253.78

0, +9, +18, +24 dB/+30 dB (super high gain) Auto iris and automatic, continuous gain control from 0 to +18 dB 3200 K, 5600 K, 5600 K+ % ND

Bayonet mount for 'A-inch lenses

Prism system (f/1.4) Less than 0.03% (over entire range, excluding lens distortion) Normal, A/B, sparkling, fluorescent light, special (internal files A/B can be set by user)

Super iris function featured Vertical fine function featured

1.5-inch, high-resolution monochrome tube More than 550 lines (at center) BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING controls; TALLY ON/OFF, ZEBRA ON/OFF,

CHARACTER ON/OFF switches

VTR

Recording System: Tape Speed: Tapes Used: Recording Time: FF/REW Time:

4 rotary heads, helical scanning system (S-VHS format)

33.35 mm/sec S-VHS or VHS tapes

120 minutes (with NV-T120)

Less than 9 minutes (with NV-T 120)

Vìdeo System

Television Standard;

Modulation System;

Outputs:

Horizontal Resolution:

S/N Ratio:

Audio System

Inputs: Outputs;

Number of Tracks:

Normal Sound

S/N Ratio: Frequency Response: Crosstalk:

Hi-Fi Audio

Dynamic Range: Frequency Response; Crosstalk:

EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Luminance signal; FM azimuth recording Color signal: converted subcarrier phase shift recording LINE(BNC): 1.0Vp-p75O S-VHS(4P): Y: 1.0Vp-p75fi

C: 0.286 Vp-p75Q S-VHS; More than 400 lines VHS; More than 240 lines S-VHS: 47 dB VHS; 46 dB

MIC/LINE (XLR balanced): -60/-50/-40/-6/0/+4 dBs 3 kO (0 dBs=0.775 V) LINE (PHONO unbalanced): -8 dBv low impedance (0 dBv= 1 V) EARPHONE: -60 to -20 dBv 8Q (0 dBv= 1 V) Normal: 2 tracks Hi-Fi; 2 tracks

Better than 48 dB (Dolby NR ON, A curve, S-VHS tape) 50 Hz to 12 kHz More than 40 dB

More than 80 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz More than 55 dB

I/O CONNECTOR (OTHERS)

CAMERA OUT (BNC); GENLOCK IN (BNC): VTR (26P):

LENS:

EXT DC IN (XLR 4P):

Composite signal, 1.0 Vp-p 750 Black burst signal, 1.0 Vp-p 750 VIDEO OUT; composite signal, 1.0 Vp-p 750 AUDIO OUT: -20 dBv low impedance, unbalanced output (0 dBv= 1 V) START/STOP OUT; START=5 V, STOP=0 V, output impedance: 1 kO TALLY IN; REC^5 V, PAUSE=2.5 V, high impedance input 12 pins DC10.5to17V

ACCESSORIES

1.5-inch viewfinder Shoulder strap Battery mounting terminal (for NP-1)

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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F0394H2025

Panasonic AG-DP800HP User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Panasonic

Professional/Industrial Video

Model AG-

CAUTION:

WARNING:

Time Code Signals

Menu Settings

Other Functions

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Specifications

POWER Switch

MODE CHECK Button

BREAKER Button (Bottom panel)

Earphone jack

Speaker

Audio Monitor Level Control

Viewfinder

Shoulder Strap Mount

Power Selector Switch

External DC Input Socket

AUDIO OUT Connectors (Phono jacks)

VTR VIDEO OUT Connector (Y/C)

VTR VIDEO OUT Connector (BNC)

Counter

Remaining battery level display

1 h I min I s I frm i

Warning displays

Viewfinder display

Automatic Iris Controi

Power Zoom Control Switch

VTR Start/Stop Switch

Qj] Iris Ring

Flange back clamp knob

Power/Manual Zoom Selector Switch

Remove the microphone of the main unit.

Attach the microphone holder.

Remove the battery holder from the main unit.

With the triangular marks on the main unit and on the battery holder facing each other, fit the battery holder back into the main unit.

NOTE

Initializing the Memory and Setting the Date and Time

Set the POWER switch to ON.

When the MENU ON/OFF selector switch is set to ON, the setting screen (MENU) appears in the viewfinder.

While monitoring the viewfinder display, press the SHIFT button until the arrow at the far left is aligned with “DIAGNOSIS”.

When the START button is pressed, the self-diagnosis (DIAGNOSIS) screen appears.

Press the SHIFT button until the arrow at the far left is aligned with “MEMORY INIT.?”.

Press the START button.

Press the SHIFT button until the arrow at the far left is aligned with “PREVIOUS MENU”,

When the START button is pressed, the MAIN MENU appears.

When the START button Is pressed, the calender and clock setting screen appears.

Initializing the memory and setting the date and time (Continued)

Using The AU-BP402 Battery Pack

Remove the Anton/Bauer battery holder.

Connect the cable from the camera recorder to the cable of the AU-M402 battery case.

Use a screwdriver to mount the AU-M402 on the camera recorder.

Set menu item 7 “BATTERY” (battery selection) to “Ni-Cd 12 V”,

Connect the camera recorder’s external DC input socket to the DC OUT connector on the AU-B110 AC adaptor.

Turn on the AC adaptor’s power.

Set the camera recorder’s power switch to ON.

Charging the pack

Attach the Anton/Bauer battery pack.

Set menu item 7 “BATTERY” (battery selection) to the battery which is going to be used.

REFERENCE

How to remove the battery pack

Remove the battery holder made by Anton/Bauer.

Mount the screws for the accessory battery installation terminal (NP-1).

Install the battery holder made by Sony.

When supplying power from the 26P VTR connector

Connect the unit ot the back-up VTR with the VTR cable.

Set the power selector switch to VTR. (See page 11.)

NOTES

Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position.

NOTES

REFERENCE

Black Balance & White Balance Adjustments (Continued)

Shoot a white object so that it is virtually at the center of the screen and occupies an area equivalent to at least one-fourth of the height and width of the screen, and set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB,

•C Phase 2 (changes in color bars''’^ on vectorscope)