Panasonic AJ-D215 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera Recorder

F0199W1049

Printed in Japan VQT8067-1

AJ-

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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 unauthorized 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 interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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 TO 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 “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 equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

indicates safety information.

Replace battery with parts No. CR2032 or BR2032. 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.

ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of it’s useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Ni-Cd

RBRC

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Table of Contents

Precaution for Use............................................................................5

Features.............................................................................................5

Points to be borne in mind ..............................................................5

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

Parts and their functions...........................................................7–12

14aapower zoom lens (option)................................................13, 14

Viewfinder displays...................................................................15-18

LED displays.................................................................................15

Character displays ........................................................................15

Error message displays...........................................................16, 17

Preparations..............................................................................18–34

OAttaching the peripheral units..............................................18–30

Attaching the lens...................................................................18

Mounting the viewfinder .........................................................19

Removing the eye cup............................................................20

Adjusting the eyepiece position..............................................20

Adjusting the eye cup position................................................20

When using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer.................21

When using the AU-BP402 battery pack..........................22–24

When using the NP-1B battery made by Sony.................25, 26

When using an AC power source

(when using the AU-B110/AJ-B75 AC adaptor)...................27

Attaching the microphone holder (option) ..............................28

Mounting the unit onto a tripod.........................................29, 30

Fastening the shoulder belt (option).......................................30

Adjusting the shoulder pad position .......................................31

OSetting the date and time.....................................................32, 33

OAdjusting the viewfinder.............................................................34

OAdjusting the lens flange ...........................................................35

Adjustments during shooting .................................................36–40

Camera posture ............................................................................36

Camera movements......................................................................36

Exposure adjustment ....................................................................37

Zooming........................................................................................38

How to take close-ups...................................................................39

Light sources and color temperatures...........................................40

White balance adjustment .......................................................41, 42

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Normal recording......................................................................43–45

Zebra pattern display ....................................................................44

Gain settings.................................................................................44

High-speed shutter........................................................................45

Audio recording..............................................................................46

Rec review.......................................................................................47

Retake .............................................................................................47

Still-picture playback .....................................................................47

Menu items................................................................................48–57

Setting procedure....................................................................48, 49

MAIN FUNCTION menu................................................................50

AUDIO menu.................................................................................51

VF DISPLAY menu........................................................................52

CAMERA SETTING menu............................................................53

TIME/DATE menu .........................................................................54

MAINTENANCE menu..................................................................55

SCENE data (news gathering data recording)........................56, 57

Replacing the back-up battery ......................................................58

Selecting the audio input...............................................................59

Tips on lighting.........................................................................60, 61

Studio lighting................................................................................60

Tips on outdoor shooting...............................................................61

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras.........................................61

Smear............................................................................................61

Flicker............................................................................................61

Moiré.............................................................................................61

White streaks ................................................................................61

Picture roughness.........................................................................61

Troubleshooting .............................................................................62

Condensation..................................................................................63

Emergency eject.............................................................................63

Maintenance....................................................................................64

Cleaning the heads.......................................................................64

Cleaning the lens ..........................................................................64

Cleaning the viewfinder.................................................................64

Specifications...........................................................................65, 66

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Precautions for Use

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 104°F (0°C to +40°C). Adequate care should be taken when the product stet 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.

Features

Compact and lightweight integrated camera/VTR unit with low power consumption

Camera with high picture quality

Digital processing ensures that the high picture quality remains stable during prolonged use.

A time code reader/generator is built into the unit.

1/3-inch interchangeable lenses are featured to enable top-quality operation.

Use of the built-in ND filter makes it possible to obtain the proper aperture even when shooting in outdoor locations.

Other features

The on-screen menu setting facility makes it easy to set a large number of functions.

Installation of optional digital video interface board (AJ-YAD210P: DVCPRO Terminal <complies with IEEE 1394-1995 standard>) supported.

Long-time recording possible up to a full 184 minutes. (using AJ-5P92LP )

ODolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. O“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

This camera/VTR product supports “L” size DVCPRO tapes only. Do not use consumer DV tapes or tapes of any other size.

CAUTION

For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.

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System chart

Microphone

WM-L30

Microphone kit

AJ-MC700

Microphone holder

AG-MH800P

Camera light

ABUL2S

5˝ Electronic viewfinder interface adaptor

AG-YA800P

5˝ Electronic viewfinder

WV-VF65B

Bracket

WV-Q71

Lens (1/3˝ bayonet type) FUJINON

T14x5.5BRM

T12x3.8BRM

T18x6.7BRM

Tripod mount adaptor

SHAN-TM700

Anton/Bauer battery

ABDT14 ABT14 ABDP14 ABP14

Anton/Bauer battery charger

ABC800H

Battery charger

AG-B425

Carrying case

SHAN-B800

AC adaptor

AU-B110 AJ-B75

Battery case

AU-M402H

Battery pack

AU-BP402

Battery case

SHAN-B220

Battery pack

AU-BP220

SONY battery

NP-1B

A 1/2-inch lens can also be used by employing the 1/2-inch lens adaptor (ACM-12: made by Fujinon).

Digital Video Interface Board

AJ-YAD210P

Digital Camera Recorder AJ-D215P

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Parts and their functions

GAIN selector switch

When the camera picture is too dark, increase the gain to brighten the picture by setting this switch.

0dB: The switch is normally kept at this

position.

6/9dB: The gain of the camera’s video amplifier

is increased at this position. Select 6 dB or 9 dB on the on-screen menu first. For further details, refer to the menu items (on pages 48, 49 and 53).

12/18dB: The gain of the camera’s video amplifier

is increased at this position. Select 12 dB or 18 dB on the on-screen menu first. For further details, refer to the menu

items (on pages 48, 49 and 53). The amount of noise also increases when the gain is increased.

White balance selector switch MEMO: When the AUTO W/B (WHITE/BLACK)

BAL switch on the front panel is operated, the white balance is adjusted automatically, and the adjustment value is stored in the internal memory.

PRST: Although the preset mode was set to

INDOOR when the unit was shipped from the manufacturing plant, there is a choice between three settings altogether on the on-screen menu. For further details, refer to the menu items (on pages 48, 49 and 53).

OUTDOOR

5000K

INDOOR

3200K

FLUOR

4500K

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ATW: This is the automatic tracking white

balance mode.

Note: It may not be possible to attain the correct white balance under some types of lighting .

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OUTPUT selector switch CAM: The video signals shot by the camera

are output.

BAR: The color bar signals are output.

SHUTTER switch

This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic shutter. OFF: The electronic shutter does not work at

this position.

ON: The electronic shutter is operational at

this position.

SELECT:This position is used to change the

speed of the electronic shutter. This is a non-locking switch. Each time it is operated, the shutter speed changes by one setting in the following sequence: 1/100 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000

1/2000 1/4000 1/8000. When the switch is operated at 1/8000, the speed returns to the 1/100 setting.

POWER switch ON: All the functions of the camera VTR are

made operational.

OFF: The power to the camera VTR is turned

off.

MODE CHECK switch

This enables the settings of the camera’s function switches to be checked in the viewfinder.

BREAKER switch

If trouble causes an excessively high current to flow inside the unit, the circuit breaker is tripped, causing the power to be turned off automatically to protect the unit. Upon completion of inspection inside or repair work on the unit, push this button to the “in” position. The power will be turned on again provided that no trouble has occurred.

Earphone (PHONE) jack

This is the earphone (stereo) jack for monitoring the sound. When an earphone is connected, no sound will be heard from the speaker.

Speaker

The sound can be monitored through this speaker.

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

The CH1 and CH2 sound is mixed and heard as the monitored sound.

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Audio monitor level control

This volume control is used to adjust the sound when it is being monitored.

MARK/CANCEL button

This is the SCENE data function switch. For further details, refer to the SCENE data function section (on pages 56 and 57).

Audio input connectors

External microphones are connected here. Line input signals can also be connected by setting an internal switch to the corresponding position.

Viewfinder

Shoulder belt fitting

The shoulder belt is fastened here.

External DC input socket

This socket is for the external power (DC) supply. Connect an AC adaptor. When the adaptor is connected, power is automatically supplied from the external power source.

<Note>

Shown in the figure below are the output levels which are shown as color bar signals by this unit. It should be noted that these are not SMPTE color bars.

1.15 V

1.0 V

White

Yellow

Cyan

Green

Magenta

Red

Blue

Black

0.286 V

DVCPRO interface connector installation area (option)

ND filter ON/OFF switch OFF: The ND filter is not used. ON: The ND filter is used.

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AUDIO OUT connectors (pin jacks)

S-VIDEO OUT connector (Y/C connector) CAUTION:

Bear in mind that if any action that involves playing back a tape on this VTR (such as REC CHECK or retake) is taken while a back-up VTR is connected to the S-VIDEO OUT connector to record pictures, the pictures played back by this unit will be recorded on the back-up VTR.

VIDEO OUT connector (BNC) CAUTION:

Bear in mind that if any action that involves playing back a tape on this VTR (such as REC CHECK or retake) is taken while a back-up VTR is connected to the VIDEO OUT connector to record pictures, the pictures played back by this unit will be recorded on the back-up VTR.

PEAKING control

Turning this control sharpens the outlines of the images in the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. The control has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

CONTRAST control

This is used to adjust the contrast of the images in the viewfinder. It has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

BRIGHT (brightness) control

This is used to adjust the brightness of the images in the viewfinder. The images become brighter when it is turned clockwise. It has no effect on the camera’s output signals.

TALLY ON/OFF switch ON: The tally lamp on the front of the

viewfinder lights.

OFF: The tally lamp on the front of the

viewfinder does not light.

ZEBRA (zebra pattern) ON/OFF switch ON: A zebra pattern is displayed in the

viewfinder.

OFF: A zebra pattern is not displayed.

CHARACTER ON/OFF switch

This turns the character display ON or OFF. ON: Characters are displayed in the

viewfinder.

OFF: Characters are not displayed in the

viewfinder. The color temperature display in the ATW mode and the SCENE data MARK will appear even when the CHARACTER ON/OFF switch is at the OFF position.

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Lens locking lever

After the lens has been attached to the lens mount, this lever is tightened up to lock the lens in position.

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Lens mount (bayonet type)

This attaches the lens.

LENS connector (12-pin)

The connecting cord of the lens is connected here. For a detailed description of the lens to be used, read the instruction manual which accompanies the lens.

AUTO W/B (WHITE/BLACK) BAL switch AWB: The white balance and black balance are

automatically adjusted. When the white balance selector switch is set to the MEMO position and then the AUTO W/B BAL switch is operated, the adjustment value is stored in the unit’s memory. Bear in mind that no operation results when the selector switch is set to the ATW or PRST position.

VTR START/STOP button

This is used to start or stop the recording.

TALLY lamp

This lights when the image shot by the camera is being recorded by the VTR. It lights or flashes in tandem with the TALLY lamp inside the viewfinder.

Microphone

This is a compact unidirectional microphone. A microphone with sharp directionality can be attached by replacing the microphone provided with the optional holder.

Accessory hole

A video light or other accessory is installed here.

Viewfinder locking ring

This is used to attach or remove the viewfinder. When the ring is loosened, the viewfinder can be rotated by 90 degrees and pointed upward.

Eye cup

Eye cup unlocking lever

This is used to remove the eye cup. The eye cup is removed by moving the lever in the direction of the arrow and then sliding the eye cup free.

Viewfinder locking stopper

This is used to adjust the viewfinder’s position. To adjust the position, loosen the stopper and move the viewfinder to the left or right. After having adjusted the position, tighten up the stopper to lock the viewfinder in place.

Shoulder belt fitting

The shoulder belt is fastened here.

Diopter control (bottom panel)

Adjust this to match your eyesight so that you can clearly see the images inside the viewfinder.

Eyepiece position adjustment ring

This enables the eyepiece position to be adjusted forward or backward when used in the unlocked status. Upon completion of the adjustment, set it to the LOCK status to lock the eyepiece in position.

Cassette holder

This is the slot where the cassette tape is loaded.

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REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons

When the REW or FF button is pressed while the tape has stopped traveling, the tape is rewound or fast forwarded at the normal rewinding or fast forwarding speed in the E-E mode.

When the REW or FF button is pressed while the tape is being played, the tape is reviewed or cued at approximately 4.5 times the normal tape speed.

When the REW or FF button is pressed in the STILL or REC PAUSE mode, the tape is reviewed or cued at approximately 1 times the normal tape speed.

Function buttons

STOP button

The tape stops traveling when this button is pressed. The button does not work during recording. To stop the tape during recording, first establish the REC/PAUSE mode and then press the STOP button.

PLAY button/lamp

When this button is pressed, play is commenced and its lamp lights. When it is pressed again, the STILL mode is established, and when it is pressed once more, the PLAY mode is established again.

EJECT button

When this button is pressed, the cassette holder rises, and the cassette tape can be loaded or removed. The button does not work when the VTR is in the REC mode. To eject a tape in the REC mode, first establish the REC/PAUSE mode and then press the EJECT button.

REW STOP EJECTFF PLAY

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Audio input selector (MIC SELECT) switches

These switches are used to select the CH1 and CH2 audio input. FRONT: Set to this position when recording audio

signals from the microphone incorporated in the camera.

REAR: Set to this position when connecting

external microphones to the audio input connectors (XLR 3P) on the rear panel and recording the audio signals from these microphones.

ITEM button

This is used to select menu items. When the

MENU switch is at OFF, it functions as the reset button for the CTL counter.

DOWN and UP buttons

These are used to make changes to the menu settings.

PAGE button

This is used to set the menu items.

MENU SET/OFF selector switch SET: Set to this position when displaying or

making changes to menu items.

OFF: The switch is normally kept at this

position.

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Audio level controls

These are used to adjust the CH1 and CH2 recording levels.

MIC SELECT

FRONT

REAR

CH1

AUDIO LEVELCH 1 CH 2

CH2

CTL RESET

SET OFF

ITEM

DOWN UP PAGE

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Power Zoom Lens (option)

Lens cable (12-pin)

This cable is to be connected to the LENS connector.

Focus ring

This ring is turned to focus the lens.

Zoom ring

To adjust the screen size, set the power/manual zoom selector switch to MANU,and turn this ring.

Automatic iris control

This enables the automatic iris speed to be adjusted. Removal of the rubber cap reveals the control inside. The speed is increasing by turning the control clockwise but take care not to turn it too far since hunting (continuous cycling) will occur. This control must be adjusted when the lens has been replaced or when a lens has been mounted for the first time.

Lens iris selector switch (IRIS) (A) side: The iris is adjusted automatically. (M) side: Set to this position to adjust the iris

manually.

Power zoom control switch

The zoom can be controlled electrically by setting the power/manual zoom selector switch to SERVO and then pressing the power zoom control switch. The zoom speed differs depending on the force with which the switch is pressed.

Hand strap

Adjust this to fit the size of your hand.

Return switch (RET, REC CHECK)

This switch is for checking a recording. When it is pressed in the recording pause mode, the recording check function is activated, the recorded section is played back, and then the recording is placed in the pause mode.

VTR start/stop switch

This switch provides easy manual access to starting and stopping the VTR recording. When it is pressed once, recording starts; when it is pressed again, it stops. When using this lens, the VTR can be controlled by this switch or the VTR start/stop switch on the camera.

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Iris ring

To adjust the iris, set the lens iris selector switch (IRIS) to M, and turn this ring.

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Flange back adjustment ring

To adjust the flange back, loosen the flange back locking knob, and turn this ring. The ring must be adjusted when the lens has been replaced or when a lens has been mounted for the first time.

Macro ring

To take close-ups, set the lens all the way to the wide position, and turn this ring.

Flange back locking knob

Use this knob to lock the flange back after it has been adjusted.

Power/manual zoom selector switch

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

Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased.

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Viewfinder displays

SCENE data MARK display

AUDIO (yellow): This is not used in this system. TALLY (red): This lights during recording. It flashes as the tape is

approaching the recording position from unloading or when trouble has occurred.

STBY (green): This is not used in this system. GAIN (yellow): This lights when the camera gain is increased. BATT (yellow): This flashes when the battery charge has dropped. VTR (yellow): This lights or flashes when trouble has occurred in the

VTR.

LED displays

TALLYAUDIO STBY

GAIN BATT VTR

Character displays

Lens f-value display Battery voltage display

Gain display (this appears when the gain is selected)

Audio CH1 level meter

Remaining tape display

Color temperature display (this remains displayed in the ATW mode)

Time code display

Electronic shutter speed display (this appears when the shutter speed is selected)

----------+++++ 120 min F2.8

----------+++++ M4400 14.6V SHUTTER 1/100 0 dB

TCG 00:00:00:00 MARK 1

Audio CH2 level meter

These displays appear when the CHARACTER switch at the front of the viewfinder is set to ON.

Each individual display can be turned off by setting the corresponding menu item.

When the mode check switch has been pressed, the current statuses are displayed regardless of whether the individual displays have been set ON or OFF using the corresponding menu items or whether the CHARACTER switch is ON or OFF.

The color temperature display in the ATW mode and the SCENE data MARK will appear even when the CHARACTER ON/OFF switch is at the OFF position.

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Error message displays

Error display Cause Remedial action

BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY

This appears when the internal clock battery has run down.

Replace the unit’s back-up battery. For the replacement procedure, refer to page 58, and consult with your dealer.

Remarks:

A flat back-up battery will interfere with the clock and time code free run functions although all other functions will remain unaffected. Replace the back-up battery at the earliest possible opportunity. The BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY display will appear even when the power is turned back on immediately after the back-up battery was replaced. This is normal and not indicative of a malfunction.

When an error occurs, an error message appears in the viewfinder. There are two types of error messages: those which appear when the power is switched on, and those which appear during operation. The tables given below indicate the causes and remedial action for the corresponding error messages.

FLASH MEMORY EMPTY

This appears when garbage data in the built-in flash memory needs to be collected. A special memory called a flash memory is used inside this unit. It contains all the menu settings, white balance adjustment data and many other types of data. Due to the fact that this is a special memory, the old data no longer required when menu changes are made, for instance, are retained. Consequently, garbage memory contents such as these must be collected from time to time.

Proceed with garbage collection on the MAINTENANCE menu screen among the menu items. Refer to the menu items (on pages 48, 49 and 55).

Remarks:

This display appears well ahead of time so there is no need to panic and initiate garbage collection immediately. The garbage collection processing takes some time (about 1 minute) so it should be done when there is a spare moment.

Error messages which appear when the power is switched on

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Error display Cause Remedial action

TOO BRIGHT ERROR

This appears when the white balance is to be adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch was operated) or when the screen is excessively bright.

Stop down the iris a little more, and adjust the white balance. If the error display remains, insert the electronic shutter or attach the ND filter.

Error messages which appear during operation

TOO DARK ERROR This appears when the white balance is to be

adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch was operated) or when the screen is excessively dark.

Open the iris a little more, increase the gain (if this is warranted by the subject brightness), and adjust the white balance. If the error display remains, direct some light onto the subject.

LENS UNIT ERROR This appears when the lens cable has been

disconnected or when the lens iris control circuit has been damaged.

The cause is almost always a disconnected lens cable. If the display appears even when the cable is connected properly, consult with your dealer.

SELECT SW ERROR This appears when the AUTO W/B BAL switch

was operated with the white balance selector switch at a position other than MEMO.

Adjust the white balance (operate the AUTO W/B BAL switch) with the white balance selector switch at the MEMO position.

OUTPUT SW ERROR This appears when the AUTO W/B BAL switch

was operated with the OUTPUT switch at a position other than CAM.

Adjust the white balance (operate the AUTO W/B BAL switch) with the OUTPUT switch at the CAM position.

BLACK BAL ERROR This points to a malfunction in the camera unit. Consult with your dealer.

SERVO This appears when an unrecorded part of a tape

is played back or at other times when the VTR servo lock is disengaged.

It is normal for this display to appear with unrecorded parts of tapes. If the display appears during the playback of an obviously recorded tape or during recording, this points to a malfunction. Consult with your dealer.

HUMID This signifies that condensation has formed.

Refer to page 63 where detailed instructions can be found.

POWER OFF This is not an error message. It is a warning which indicates that the power will be turned off very

shortly.

WHITE BAL ERROR TRY AGAIN

This appears when the white balance was not attained properly due to some condition or other.

If the TOOL BRIGHT ERROR, TOO DARK ERROR or LENS UNIT ERROR message has appeared, take the corresponding measure, and then try adjusting the white balance again. If the WHITE BAL ERROR TRY AGAIN message has appeared but the TOOL BRIGHT ERROR, TOO DARK ERROR or LENS UNIT ERROR message has not appeared, proceed to attain the white balance again. If the display still appears even after two or three attempts, consult with your dealer.

Remarks:

The above errors are detected when the white balance is adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch has been operated). The LENS UNIT ERROR is also detected immediately after the power has been switched on.

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Preparations

Attaching the lens

Position the lens, insert it, and lock it in place using the lens locking lever.

Lens locking lever

Connect the cord to the LENS connector, and secure it using the cable clamp.

LENS connector

Notes:

Refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens for details on handling the lens.

Attach the lens cap to protect the unit when the lens has been removed.

Cable clamp

Attaching the peripheral units

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Mounting the viewfinder

Align the positions of the marks (red), and fit into place.

Turn the viewfinder locking ring to lock the viewfinder into place.

Viewfinder locking ring

The viewfinder can be turned by 90 degrees by loosening the locking ring.

Viewfinder

Marks (red)

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Eye cup unlocking lever

Eye cup

Removing the eye cup

Move the eye cup unlocking lever is the direction indicated by the arrow.

Slide the eye cup in the direction indicated to remove it.

Adjusting the eyepiece position

Set the eyepiece stopper to FREE.

Move the eyepiece toward the left or right to a position which affords the easiest viewing.

Tighten the eyepiece stopper.

Adjusting the eye cup position

Set the eye cup stopper to FREE.

Adjust the eye cup by moving it toward you or away from you.

Set the eye cup stopper to LOCK to lock the eye cup in place.

Eyepiece stopper

Eye cup stopper

FREE

LOCK

When using a battery pack made by Anton/Bauer

Attach the battery pack made by Anton/Bauer.

Power output connector for light

Battery pack made by Anton/Bauer

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

Light control switch

Insert it in the direction indicated by the arrow and slide it into place.

Provided on the battery holder made by Anton/Bauer are a power output connector for a light and a light control switch. A light can be easily attached. For details on lighting systems, consult an Anton/Bauer representative.

Set menu item 7. BATTERY (BATT.SELECT) to the battery which is to be used.

For further details, refer to the menu items (pages 48 to 50).

Remarks:

To remove the battery pack

While holding the unlocking lever on the battery holder all the way down, slide the battery pack in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Unlocking lever

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