Panasonic AJ-D700P User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE

Digital Camera/VTR

Operating

Instructions

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Safety Precautions General and Features

Features of the Camera Section Features of the VTR Section System Configuration

Controls and Their Functions

Power Supply Section Accessory Mounting Section Audio Function Section Shooting (Recording)/Playback

Function Section Menu Operation Section

Time Code-Related Section Warning/Status Display Section

Power Supply

Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack

Using the Panasonic AU-BP402

Battery Pack

Using a Sony Battery Pack

Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack

Using an AC Power Supply (When

Using the AU-B110 AC Adaptor)

Mounting the Lens Adjusting the Lens Flange

Adjusting the White Shading

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Position

Adjusting the Diopter and Screen

Adjusting the Eyecup Position Detaching the Eyecup Detaching and Mounting the

Viewfinder

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Using the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit

(Option) Mounted to the Main Unit Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option)

Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit

Mounting a Wireless Microphone

Connecting an Audio Component Mounting the Unit to a Tripod Mounting the Shoulder Belt Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Attaching the Rain Cover Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension

Control Unit (Option)

Warning/Status Displays in the

Viewfinder and Display Window

Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the

Viewfinder

Setting Menu Configuration

Basic Setting Menu Operations

Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder

Setting the ! Lamp Display

Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder

Screen

Selecting Display Items

Display Mode and Setting Change Message

Changing the Display Mode Setting the Marker Displays Setting the Camera ID

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Audio Input Preparations

Using the Microphone Mounted to the

Main Unit

Bold letters should be set or adjusted immediately after purchase.

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Contents

Displays

Remaining Battery Level and Audio

Level Displays VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays Time Code-Related Displays

Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustments and Setup During Recording

Adjustments and Setup using the Setting Menu Setting the Gain Selector Value Selecting Functions

Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the Black Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter Modes Selecting the Shutter Mode/Speed Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range

Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment

Reference Value

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Setting the Time Code

Setting the User Bit

Locking the Time Code to an External

Source

External Lock Operation Procedure

Setup Card Operations

Setup Card Handling

Setup Card Data Operations

Cassettes

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Preventing Accidental Erasure

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Recording

Basic Procedures Successive Shooting

Playback-Checking Recorded Contents

Rec Review

Color Playback Connection With an External VTR Recording Simultaneously with the

Internal VTR and an External VTR

Recording With an External VTR Instead

of the Internal VTR

Using the 26-pin Output Adapter RET Button Replacing the Backup Battery

Setting Menu Screens Warning System

Error Codes

Maintenance

Condensation Cleaning the Video Heads Cleaning the Viewfinder Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD

Cameras

Inspections Before Shooting

Inspection Preparations

Inspecting the Camera Section

Inspecting the Viewfinder

Inspecting the Iris and Zoom

Functions

Inspecting the VTR Section

Specifications

General Camera Section

Viewfinder VTR Section Accessories

Related Components

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General and Features

The model AJ-D700 integrates a color video camera which employs three frame interline transfer (FIT) CCDs with 410,000 device on-chip lenses with a DVCPRO format VTR which is equipped with the latest compression technology. The AJ-D700 is particularly compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes the optimal functions and performance for an electronic news gathering (ENG) VTR-integrated camera such as high picture quality and sensitivity, mobility, dustproofing and dampproofing, etc.

In addition, both the camera section and the VTR employ a digital signal processing system which further improves picture quality and realizes a system for controlling setting menu and subject data by using world standard memory cards.

Features of the Camera Section

The camera section of the AJ-D700 has the following features.

High sensitivity: 2000 lux (F8) High S/N ratio: 62 dB (standard) Ultra-low smear Ultra-low flare

Digital signal processing

Signal processing is digitized by a 14.3 MHz/28.6 MHz (typ.) 10-bit AD/DA converter. This improves picture quality, stability and reliability, and allows the viewfinder screen displays as well as numerous adjustment and setup items to be converted to menus.

Setting menu

The setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, and controls the status displays, messages, marker displays, etc. Whether or not to display each item, as well as the display conditions when items are to be displayed, can be selected according to the user’s convenience. For example, display ON/OFF for the ! lamp display which informs the user that the unit has entered irregular status can be selected for 7 different conditions. The setting menu is also used to select various settings and functions and execute memory card operations, etc.

Setup cards

Setting menu and subject data can be stored on SRAM memory cards with a capacity of 64 kilobytes or greater which conform to PCM CIA standard ratings as setup cards. Stored data can be saved individually or according to the shooting conditions, allowing the same setup conditions to be easily reproduced and assisting in standardizing setup conditions between individual data.

High-function electronic shutter

Using the built-in electronic shutter achieves steady images even of quickly moving subjects. In addition, the following special operation modes can also be selected.

Synchro scan mode: This mode is suited for shooting personal computer and workstation monitor screens, and provides images with little horizontal stripe noise. High vertical resolution (Super V) mode: This mode provides images with high vertical resolution compared to standard mode.

Wide range of video gain selections

Eleven gain values can be selected from -3 dB to +30 dB using the setting menu and the GAIN switch. The high S/N ratio allows images with little noise to be obtained even when the gain is

increased for shooting in dark locations.

Automatic adjustment and memory functions for black balance/white balance

The black set, black balance and white balance can be automatically adjusted by simple switch

operations. Adjustment values are held in the memory even if the power for the unit is turned off, so there is no need to readjust the balance each time the power is turned on. There are two memory systems for white balance which can hold four adjustment values each for the CC and ND filters, making a total of eight adjustment values. When adjustment values match-

ing the illumination conditions are selected from among the values stored in the memory, the unit

is automatically adjusted to the corresponding white balance. (A menu setting also allows adjust-

ment of only two values instead of the values for each filter.) In addition, when the unit is shipped from the factory, the white balance value for 3200K is stored in the memory as a preset value. This value can be called when there is no time to adjust the white balance, etc.

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Features

High-performance viewfinder

The high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see. A center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indicates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations. A large aperture allows the screen to be easily seen even when the operator’s eye is removed from the eyepiece. The eyepiece can easily be detached. When the eyepiece is detached, the center of the screen will not become blurred even when viewed from a distance. This also facilitates the removal of

dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror. One-touch position adjustment is possible not only in the right-left direction but also in the

forward-backward direction.

Character display function

The unit is equipped with a function that displays switch settings, the automatic adjustment status for black balance and white balance, warning displays, etc. on the viewfinder screen. In addition, when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit’s power supply, the remaining battery level can be displayed numerically on the viewfinder screen.

Warning system for displaying the VTR section status

The unit informs of VTR trouble, the end of the tape, battery wear, etc. with various warning lamps and a warning tone. The remaining tape time can also be checked by the character display inside the viewfinder.

Four filter disks as standard equipment

CC (color temperature conversion) and ND (neutral density) filters are provided as standard equipment. This allows the optimal filter setting to be selected from among four combinations in accordance with the brightness of the subject.

Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference value

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be finely adjusted by setting menu operations.

Auto close function

The unit is equipped with an auto close function which automatically closes the lens in the follow-

ing cases.

When the black balance is automatically adjusted. When the power is turned off in the auto iris mode.

Generation of SMPTE color bar and reference audio signals

The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE type color bar signal to facilitate color monitor adjustments, and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to

facilitate audio level adjustments.

Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality

The AJ-D700 is equipped with the following functions (and circuits) in order to assure high picture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high-performance CCD.

A built-in AUTO KNEE circuit achieves a wide dynamic range which allows large signals to pass through. A built-in P-line image enhancer A built-in shading compensation function for use with a lens extender A built-in sawtooth wave generator for adjustments

A zebra pattern ON/OFF selector switch which selects three types of zebra patterns including

spot zebra from two levels of zebra patterns.

Audio functions

A phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (option) can be attached and it can

also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews.

Microphone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the AJ-MH700P

microphone holder (option).

The audio CH1 recording level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of the unit.

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Recording by an external VTR

When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA700P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR.

Remote control

Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control.

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Features

Features of the VTR section

Digital system

The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.

Rec review function

This function automatically rewinds the tape and plays back the last two seconds recorded, allow-

ing recorded contents to be quickly checked.

Playback function

Playback pictures (black-and-white pictures) can be seen on the viewfinder screen. In addition, color playback pictures can be seen on a color monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT connector on the main unit.

Built-in time code generator/reader

Time code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track.

Locking of the time code to an external source

The built-in time code generator can be locked to an external generator. Also, the built-in time

code generator uses a lithium battery as its back-up power supply, allowing time codes to be

backed up for approximately one year even if power is not supplied to the unit.

Built-in DOLBY NR System*

A Dolby B Noise Reduction System is built in for audio recording in the longitudinal direction.

Successive shooting

Images can be shot successively within an accuracy of ±1 frame can be performed simply by

pressing the VTR START button or the lens VTR button.

*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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System Configuration

Microphone kit AJ-MC700P

Microphone holder

AJ-MH700P

Viewfinder

Lens

(Bayonet type)

Fujinon/Canon

Rain cover SHAN-RC700

Wireless microphone receiver WX-RA700

Camera/VTR AJ-D700

Shoulder belt

26P output adaptor AJ-YA700P

Battery case SHAN-B220

Battery case

AU-M402H

Battery case

AC adaptor AU-B110

VTR cable

Panasonic Battery

AU-BP220

Sony Battery NP-1

Panasonic Battery AU-BP402

Anton Bauer Battery

Sony Battery

BP-90

VTR

Battery charger AG-B425

Soft carrying

case

AJ-SC700

Tripot mount

adaptor SHAN-TM700

Extension control unit

AQ-EC1

Carrying case SHAN-B700

Multi connector cable SHAN-C12TCA

Time code input/

output/video input

adaptor

AJ-YA710P

Setup card

Cassette tape

AJ-P23MP/33MP/63MP

Cleaning tape AJ-CL12MP

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Controls and Their Functions

Power Supply Section

Battery holder

The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder.

DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P)

The AU-B110 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power. An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate the unit.

BREAKER (circuit breaker) button

In order to protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off when an excessively high level of power flows inside. Upon completion of the internal inspection and adjustments, push this button back in. The power will come back on provided that there is no trouble inside the unit.

POWER switch ON: OFF:

Set to this position to turn on the unit’s power.

Set to this position to turn off the unit’s power.

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Accessory Mounting Section

Hook for mounting shoulder belt

Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook.

Light shoe

Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe.

Lens mount (bayonet type)

Mount the lens here.

Lens clamping lever

Insert the lens into the lens mount,and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens.

Lens mount cap

Press up the lens clamping lever to remove this cap. Keep the cap in place if the lens is not going to be mounted.

Lens cable clamp

This is for clamping the lens cable.

Tripod mount

When the unit is to be secured to a tripod, mount the optional tripod attachment.

LENS connector (12-pin)

Hook up the lens connecting cable to this connector. Consult with your dealer concerning the lens which you are going to use.

Shoulder pad

Adjust this pad to facilitate operation when carrying the unit on your shoulder. Its position can be brought forward or backward and adjusted by loosening the two set screws.

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Controls and Their Functions

Audio Function Section (1)

AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control

When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to MAN, the recording level of audio

channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control

the side panel.

MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)

Connect an optional microphone to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from

this jack.

Audio Function Section (2)

AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 recording level) controls

When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.

However, the audio CH1 level can also be adjusted using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control

the front panel.

AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch (audio channel 1/2 auto/manual level adjustment selector)

switch

This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO: MAN:

AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch

This selects the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.

FRONT [MIC]:

REAR [MIC]: REAR [LINE]:

For adjusting the levels automatically. For adjusting the levels manually.

is set to MAN, the audio level of audio channels

The microphone input signals connected to the MIC IN jack

The microphone input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors

are recorded.

The line input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors

recorded.

are recorded.

are

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1/2) connectors (XLR, 3P)

An audio component or microphone is connected here.

AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 3P)

This is connected to an audio component. The audio channels can be selected on the setting

menu.

DC OUT (DC power output) connector

This is the DC 12 V output connector. A current of approximately 100 mA can be taken out.

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Audio Function Section (3)

ALARM (warning tone volume) control

This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker the PHONES jack

However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position.

MONITOR (volume) control

This adjusts the volume of the sound other than the warning tone

or earphone

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or the earphone connected to

When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible.

s operation or status can also be

. When it is set to the lowest position, no sound is heard.

Audio Function Section (4)

Speaker

During recording, the EE sound can be monitored; during playback, the playback sound can be

monitored.

The warning tone is heard through the speaker in synchronization with the flashing or lighting

of the warning lamp and warning display.

The speaker sound is automatically muted when an earphone is connected to the PHONES jack .

MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selector) switch

This selects the audio channel whose sound is to be heard through the speaker

phone.

CH1:

CH1, 2: CH2:

MONITOR (sound selector) switch

This selects the sound of the earphone when CH1, 2 is selected with the MONITOR SELECT

switch .

PHONES (earphone) jack (mini-jack)

When an earphone (option) is connected to this jack, the sound selected by the MONITOR switch

heard. An earphone enabling a sufficiently high volume of sound to be heard is recommended. When the earphone is connected, speaker

The audio channel 1 sound is output.

The sound produced by mixing the audio channel 1 and 2 sound or the stereo sound

is output. However, only the mixed sound is output from the speaker

The audio channel 2 sound is output.

can be heard. The warning tones relating to the unit

sound is automatically muted.

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Controls and Their Functions

Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1)

Viewfinder

Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warnings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), etc. can also be seen.

PEAKING control

This is used to adjust the contours of the images inside the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. It does not affect the camera’s output signals.

CONTRAST control

This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals.

BRIGHT control

This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals.

ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder.

ON:

The zebra pattern is displayed.

OFF:

The zebra pattern is not displayed. When the unit is shipped from the factory, the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those parts with an IRE video level from approx. 70% to 85% are displayed. The displaying of parts with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with a certain level can also be set on the setting menu.

Diopter control knob

This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clearly

in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera’s operator.

Eye cup

Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever

Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder direction.

Eyecup forward-backward movement ring

Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyecup

Viewfinder stopper screw

To detach the viewfinder

finder.

from the camera, loosen this screw and then detach the view-

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in the forward-backward or left-right

in the forward-backward direction.

Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2)

CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knob

This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject. If the setting of this knob is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (default setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds on the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen.

The knob and filter settings are listed below. match shooting conditions

Examples of filter settings to

FILTER

knob setting

3 4

Description

3200K studio 5600K+ 1/4ND 5600K 5600K+ 1/16ND

Filter

2 3

Shooting condition

Sunrise, sunset, inside a

Outdoors under a clear sky Outdoors under a cloudy or

rainy sky Snow scenes, high

mountains, coastlines and other extremely clear and bright scenes

WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch PRST:

Set to this position when there is no time to adjust the white balance. The white balance value for 3200K is stored in the memory.

A or B:

When the AUTO W/B BAL switch automatically adjusted in accordance with the setting position of the filter knob

is pressed to the AWB side, the white balance is

, and

the adjustment value is stored in memory A or memory B. When the FILTER knob and the WHITE BAL switch are set to the same positions as the ones set when the adjustment was made, the adjustment value stored in the memory is called, and the unit is automatically adjusted to the white balance which corresponds to this value.

If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (default setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the WHITE BAL switch display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “W : A”)

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Controls and Their Functions

Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3)

OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch

This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR

unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the images shot by the camera have been selected.

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting positions

BARS

CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF

CAM, AUTO KNEE ON

GAIN (gain selector) switch

This is used to change the video amplifier’s gain in accordance with the lighting conditions during shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L, M and H settings are assigned beforehand on the setting menu. When the unit is shipped from the factory, these settings are: L=0 dB, M=9 dB and H=18 dB. If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3”, the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the gain display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “12 dB”)

AUTO W/B BAL (white balance/black balance automatic adjustment) switch AWB:

Set to this position for automatically adjusting the white balance. When the WHITE BAL switch ory B.

ABB:

Set to this position for automatically adjusting the black balance. The adjusted value will be stored in the dedicated memory.

SHUTTER switch

Set this to ON when using the electronic shutter. When it is pressed to the SEL side, the shutter speed and mode displays change in the ranges preset on the setting menu. If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “2” or “3”, the new settings will appear for about 3 seconds at the shutter display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “:1/250”, “:1/61.7”)

is now set to “A or B”, the adjusted value will be stored in memory A or mem-

Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. Set the switch to this position in the following cases:

When adjusting the video monitor When recording color bar signals

The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. The default setting is “MANUAL KNEE”.

The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated.

1) AUTO KNEE function

When the level is adjusted to people, scenes, etc. for shooting against a very bright background, the background will be whited out and the buildings or scenes in the background will become blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated in cases like these, the background can be reproduced in clear detail. This function is especially effective for shooting in the following conditions:

When shooting people in shade under a clear sky When simultaneously shooting people in vehicles or indoor and the outdoor scenery seen through the windows When shooting scenes with a high contrast

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ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin)

Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here.

<Note>

The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the remote control cable is connected or disconnected.

VIDEO IN connector (accessory)/26-pin output adaptor (option) mount VIDEO IN connector (accessory)

The composite video signals are supplied here. It is used for checking the return signal and recording external input signals.

<Note>

When recording signals input from an external source, recording can only be assured for standard signals.

26-pin output adaptor (option)

The 26-pin output adaptor AJ-YA700P (option) is mounted on this section. When the portable VTR is connected as the external VTR, recording can be performed simultaneously with the unit’s built-in VTR.

VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

This outputs the video signals (75 termination, rated level) to be monitored. During recording, EE images can be monitored; during playback, playback images can be monitored. While performing settings on the menu, the setting menu can be superimposed onto the shot images appearing on the monitor screen so that the settings can be checked (in which case, the images appear in black and white).

CAM OUT (camera output) connector (BNC)

This outputs the composite video signals (75 termination, rated level). When a video monitor is connected, the images shot by the camera can be monitored. Even while the VTR is playing back, the camera’s images are output at all times.

(See below for the mounting method.)

(See page 98 for mounting method.)

Mounting the VIDEO IN connector

Remove the blank panel and mount the VIDEO IN connector.

Connect the 2P connector.

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Controls and Their Functions

Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4)

VTR START button

When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side.

VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch

This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped (REC

PAUSE).

SAVE:

STBY: MODE CHECK button

While this button is kept depressed, the camera’s setting status is displayed in the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals. This button can also be used for fine adjustment at the setting menu during synchro scan mode.

SUPER IRIS button

This is used when backlight compensation is to be provided. When it is pressed, the switch settings are displayed inside the viewfinder for 3 seconds. When it is pressed again, backlight compensation is released. Whether the super gain (30 dB) mode or the super iris (backlight compensation) mode is to apply can be selected on the setting menu. This button can also be used for fine adjustment

during synchro scan mode.

This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status. Compared with the STBY position, less power is consumed and the unit can be operated longer using the battery. It takes longer for recording to commence after the VTR START button is pressed in the SAVE position than in the STBY position. When the switch is set to this position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed.

Super gain:

When 30 dB is allotted to the SUPER IRIS button, DTL and other menu settings cannot be performed for this 30 dB.

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EJECT (cassette eject) button

Press this to insert or eject the cassette.

REW (rewind) button

Press this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights during rewinding. If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down.

FF (fast forward) button

Press this to fast forward the tape. Its lamp lights during fast forwarding. If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are fast forwarded at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down.

PLAY (playback) button

Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or color video monitor. Its lamp lights during playback. If this button is pressed again during playback, playback is paused and the lamp goes off. After playback has been paused for 5 minutes, the unit automatically switches to stop status (STOP).

STOP button

Press this to stop the tape travel.

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Controls and Their Functions

Menu Operation Section

Setup card insertion slot

The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot.

MENU SET/OFF switch

This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen.

SET:

OFF: SHIFT/ITEM button

Each time this button is pressed, the cursor moves on the setting menu page now displayed. Use it when selecting items.

<Note>

This switch functions differently depending on the operation item. Check the function by operating the menu item by item.

UP button

This is used to increment the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF.

DOWN button

This is used to decrement the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF.

PAGE button

This is used to select the setting menu page.

The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first of the pages which can be displayed appears.) The setting menu is not displayed on the viewfinder screen,

Time Code-Related Section (1)

GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

The reference signal is supplied to this connector for genlocking with the camera section.

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Multi (TC IN/OUT, AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2) connector TC IN side:

The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external source.

TC OUT side:

Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external VTR’s time code to this unit’s time code.

AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 side:

This is the audio output connector. The audio signal is output at -20 dB (0 dB=0.775 V), unbalanced.

Time Code-Related Section (2)

HOLD button

The time data appearing on the counter display at the instant when this button is pressed is held. (The time code generator will still continue to run.) When the button is pressed again, the hold status is released. Use the button to ascertain the time at which a particular scene was shot, for example.

RESET button

This resets the time data or user’s bit data on the counter display to “00:00:00:00” or “00 00 00 00”, respectively.

DISPLAY switch

The time code, CTL or user’s bit is made to appear on the counter display depending on the setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch

UB:

The user’s bit is displayed.

TC:

The time code is displayed.

CTL:

CTL is displayed.

UP button, DOWN button

When setting the time code or user’s bit, these buttons increment or decrement by 1 the figure

of the digit made to flash by the SHIFT/ITEM button

SHIFT/ITEM (digit advance) button

When setting the time code or user’s bit, this button is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash.

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Controls and Their Functions

TCG (time code selector) switch

This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator.

F-RUN:

SET: R-RUN:

This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation. Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time code to an external source. This position is used for setting the time code or user’s bit. This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succession of

unedited shots.

Warning/Status Display Section

Tally lamp

This is activated when the TALLY switch the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the

operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or LOW).

TALLY switch

This controls the tally lamp

HIGH:

The tally lamp is made brighter.

OFF:

This functions in the same way as the tally lamp

This controls the back tally lamp

WARNING lamp

This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.

The tally lamp is extinguished.

LOW:

The tally lamp is made darker.

Back tally lamp

Back tally switch

ON:

The back tally lamp operates.

OFF:

The back tally lamp does not operate.

LIGHT switch ON:

This illuminates the display window

OFF:

This extinguishes the display window illumination.

Display window

The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc. are displayed in this window.

is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording by

when the back tally switch

is set to ON.

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Power Supply

Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply.

Using a battery pack

Panasonic,

Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger.

See the Handling Instructions for the battery pack and battery charger for a detailed explanation of charging methods.

Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack

Mount the battery pack. Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it into place.

Anton Bauer or Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack.

Power Supply Output Connector

Control Switch

When detaching the battery hold down the detachment lever of the battery holder and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Lever

Pack

<Note>

The AJ-D700 supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra-light system. Automatic detection can be performed for intelligent batteries with a remaining battery level of

10% or more. At this time, the remaining battery level is displayed numerically (percentage display) inside the viewfinder. If the power is turned on with a remaining battery level of 10% or less, the voltage is displayed. Also, after intelligent battery detection, the remaining battery level display indicates the level for the intelligent battery even if power is supplied from an external source.

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Power Supply

Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack

Detach the battery mounts.

Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case.

Mount the AU-M402H battery case.

Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit. Be sure to tighten the screws completely.

<Notes>

Do not pull strongly on the rubber cap. Take care not to catch the connection cord between the battery case and the main unit.

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Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack.

<Note>

The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed.

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Power Supply

Using a Sony Battery Pack

Remove the battery mounts.

See page 24.

Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.

Mount the Sony battery holder. Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as shown in the figure.

Tighten the mounting screws. Tighten the power supply contact screws.

Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the hole at the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw of the battery holder.

<Note>

Take care when attaching the battery holder that the wires are not pinched.

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Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack

Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.

(See the preceding page.)

Mount the BP-90 battery case.

Tighten the mounting screws. Tighten the power supply contact screws. Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw.

<Notes>

The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. Take care when attaching the battery case that the wires are not pinched.

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Power Supply

Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AU-B110 AC Adaptor)

Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AU-B110 AC

adaptor.

DC IN Connector

Set the AC adaptor’s power to ON.

Set the unit’s power switch to ON.

<Notes>

When using an external power supply other than the AU-B110 AC adaptor, check the pin signal of the EXT DC IN socket. When both a battery pack and AC adaptor are connected, power is supplied from the AC adaptor. When using an AC adaptor, the AC adaptor’s power must be set to ON before the unit’s POWER switch is set to ON. If this sequence is reversed, the AC adaptor’s output voltage will rise slowly and may cause the unit to malfunction.

Pin No.

2,3

Signal

GND

+12V

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Mounting the Lens

Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap.

Lens Clamping Lever

Mount Cap

Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens.

Mark

Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens.

Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector.

LENS Connector

See the Handling Instructions provided with the lens for lens handling,

<Note>

The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be necessary depending on the lens to be

mounted.

1. Lens flanging adjustment

Lens auto iris adjustment

Lens white shading adjustment (with this unit)

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Adjusting the Lens Flange

When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the image for-

mation surface).

Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed.

Adjustment method

Check the position of each part of the lens which must be operated in order to adjust the flange back with the lens Handling Instructions.

Approx. 3 m

Adjusting the Flange Back

Set the lens iris to manual.

Open the iris. Position the flange back adjustment chart about 3 m from the lens and illumi-

nate it so that an appropriate image output level is obtained.

If the image level is too high, use the CC/ND filters or the shutter.

Loosen the Ff ring clamping screw.

Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position manually or by electric drive.

Shoot the flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into

focus.

Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position.

Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus.

At this time, take care not to move the distance ring.

Repeat this operation four to seven times until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and

wide-angle positions.

Firmly tighten the Ff ring clamping screw.

Refer to the Operating Instructions of the lens.

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