Panasonic AJ-D700P User Manual

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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.

Adjusting the White Shading

The AJ-D700 is adjusted for the Fujinon S18x6.7 BERM4 (with extender) and S18X6.7 BRM4 (without extender) lenses when shipped from the factory. If a lens other than these two lenses is to be used, adjusting the white shading before shooting is recommended. In particular, be sure to adjust the white shading as indicated below when using a 1/2-inch camera lens without an extender (other than the S18X6.7 BRM4 noted above) or a 2/3-inch camera lens via an adaptor. The AJ-D700 is able to adjust the white shading for vertical coloring. (Vertical coloring refers to the condition where the top of the screen is green and the bottom is magenta or where these colors are reversed when a white paper is shot for the entire screen.)

White shading adjustment procedure

Mount a lens to the camera.

Be sure to also connect the lens cable.

Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB).

SHUTTER: OFF

If the lens has an extender, remove the extender.

3 4

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu. Press the PAGE button until the VF OPERATION page appears. Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70, ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85 and ZEBRA2 to SPOT. (Initial setting mode)

Return the MENU SET/OFF switch from SET to OFF to close the menu.

Set the viewfinder’s ZEBRA switch to ON.

Shoot an evenly white paper. Flickering occurs easily when fluorescent or mercury lamps, etc. are used for lighting.

Therefore, use a light source which does no produce flickering such as sunlight or halogen

lamps, etc.

GAIN: L (0 dB)

PAGE

SHIFT/ITEM+UP

Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the iris so that the ZEBRA pattern covers the entire screen. If the light strikes the subject in an uneven manner, the ZEBRA pattern will not cover a part of the screen. Therefore, adjust the position of the light source, etc. as necessary. Check that the lens iris is between F4 to F11. If the lens iris is not within this range, adjust the position of the light source, etc. (Be sure to set the electronic shutter to OFF.)

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Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again.

WHITE BAL: A or B

Repeat step 6.

8 9

Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu. Press the PAGE button until the AUTO SHADING page appears. Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the arrow on the left to the WHITE position and then press the UP or DOWN button. ACTIVE appears on the viewfinder to indicate that white shading automatic adjustment is operating. Adjustment is completed when the ACTIVE display disappears. Return the MENU switch from SET to OFF to close the menu.

When the lens to be used has an extender, insert an extender and repeat steps 6 to 9.

This completes white shading adjustment.

The adjustment value is stored in the non-volatile memory, so there is no need to readjust the white shading even if the power for the unit is turned off.

<Notes>

1. The white shading can be adjusted for general lenses using the above method. However, this method may not apply for extremely special lenses.

2. When using a 2/3-inch camera lens, be sure to mount the lens using a conversion adaptor. These lenses cannot be mounted directly as their dimensions differ. Attempting to mount these lenses directly may damage the unit.

3. Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the lens iris even after performing the above adjustments. However, this is characteristic of the optical system of the lens, and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Position

Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever.

Viewfinder

Lever

Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions.

Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked position.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Diopter and Screen

Adjusting the diopter

Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder.

1 2

Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be

clearly seen.

Adjusting the screen

Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen.

Brightness: Contrast: Contour:

Adjust the BRIGHT control Adjust the CONTRAST control Adjust the PEAKING control

Diopter Adjustment Ring

BRIGHT Control

CONTRAST Control

PEAKING Control

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM.

2 3

Turn the viewfinder BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls to adjust the picture brightness and

contrast. Turning the PEAKING control makes the picture appear softer or sharper. A sharp picture facilitates focusing the lens.

Adjusting the Eyecup Position

Turn the eyecup forward-backward movement ring to adjust the position of the eyecup in the forward-backward direction.

Eyecup Forward-backward Movement Ring

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Detaching the Eyecup

Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to

the CRT screen and mirror.

<Note>

Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated. Dust which has adhered to the mirror should be blown away with a blower, etc.

Press the lock button.

Turn the lock ring as far as possible in the counter-clockwise direction and line up the align-

ment marks on the lock ring and viewfinder barrel.

Detach the eyecup.

Eyepiece

Alignment Marks

Lock Ring

Lock Button

Remounting the eyecup

Line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and the viewfinder barrel.

Line up the alignment mark at the tip of the eyepiece (see the illustration for step 2 above) with

the alignment marks on the lock ring and the eyecup and insert the eyecup into the barrel.

3. Turn the lock ring as far as possible in the clockwise direction and line up the lock ring’s “LOCK” indication arrow with the alignment mark on the barrel of the viewfinder.

4. The lock button latches with a clicking sound.

“LOCK” Indication Arrow

Viewfinder Barrel Alignment Mark

Lock Button

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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Detaching the Viewfinder

Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF.

Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector.

<Note>

Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder.

Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up.

Stopper Screw

Mounting the Viewfinder

Press down the viewfinder.

1 2

Tighten the viewfinder stopper screw firmly.

Connect the plug to the viewfinder connector and secure the viewfinder cable with the clamp.

<Note>

Insert the plug firmly when connecting it to the viewfinder connector.

Pull straight up.

Hook your fingers here.

Stopper Screw

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Audio Input Preparations

Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit

Using the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (option) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit.

See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder.

Using the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit (Option) Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit

Mount the microphone holder.

Viewfinder

Mount the microphone.

Connect the microphone connecting cable to the unit’s MIC IN jack.

Microphone Holder

MIC IN Connector

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Audio Input Preparations

Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option)

Remove the microphone holder mounting screws.

Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit.

Mount the microphone adaptor using the accessory screws.

Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws.

Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack.

To the MIC IN Connector

Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT [MIC] in accordance with the audio channel to be re-

corded.

Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit

To the MIC IN Connector

AUDIO IN switch:

<Note>

When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone.

Set the AUDIO IN switch for the audio channel you wish to record to FRONT [MIC].

Audio Input Preparations

Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit

Up to two external microphones can be connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors. Phantom power supply type microphones can also be supported by a menu setting.

AUDIO IN Switch:

Set the AUDIO IN Switches

of the channels to which

microphones are

connected to REAR [MIC].

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Mounting a Wireless Microphone

When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless receiver.

AUDIO IN switch:

Set the AUDIO IN switch of the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to REAR [LINE].

When detaching the

wireless microphone, press up the lever on the bottom of the camera attachment (1) and detach

the microphone in the

upward direction (2).

To the AUDIO OUT Connector

WX-RA700 Wireless Receiver

WX-R980 Camera Attachment

XLR Cable

Connect to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 Connector.

(2)

Lever

AJ-D700 Main Unit

See the Handling Instructions for the WX-RA700 wireless receiver for wireless receiver operations.

Connecting an Audio Component

When using an audio component as the line input signal source, connect the audio component to the unit’s AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

AUDIO IN Switch:

Set the AUDIO IN Switch of the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to REAR [LINE].

(1)

Audio Equipment

Connect to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors.

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Mounting the Unit to a Tripod

When mounting the unit to a tripod, use an optional tripod attachment.

Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod. Select the attachment hole in consideration of the units and tripod attachment’s center of gravity. In addition, check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the universal head’s camera mounting screw.

Mount the camera to the tripod attachment. Slide the unit forward along the grooves until a clicking sound is heard.

Tripod Attachment

When detaching the tripod attachment

Hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow.

Red Lever

<Note>

When the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been

detached, hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again to return the pin to its original position. Care should be taken as the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center.

Black Lever

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Mounting the Shoulder Belt

Press to open the hook.

Shoulder Belt

To remove the shoulder belt, open the hooks and then remove the belt.

Press

<Note>

When mounting and removing the shoulder belt, press on the top of the hooks to check that the belt is securely mounted.

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Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

The shoulder pad can be slid up to ” in the forward-backward direction from the center position (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate operation of the unit.

Loosen the two screws.

Slide the pad in the forward-backward direction to select an appropriate position.

Tighten the screws to clamp the pad.

Screws

Shoulder Pad

Bottom

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Attaching the Rain Cover

Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below.

Secure the surface fastener.

Tighten the Cord.

When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment, mount the unit using this hole.

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Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option)

Connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control. When the AQ-EC1 is connected and the POWER switches of the unit and AQ-EC1 are set to ON, the unit automatically enters remote control mode. The handling instructions included with the AQ-EC1 describe operations for when the AQ-EC1 is connected to an AQ series digital camera. When the AQ-EC1 is connected to the AJ-D700, some functions differ, and some features cannot be used.

6-pin Cable

ECU Connector

AQ-EC1

<Notes>

The POWER switches of the unit and AQ-EC1 must be set to OFF before the 6-pin cable is connected or disconnected. All adjustments and settings made using the switches and controls other than the menu setting section of the AQ-EC1 are erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF. Also, adjustments and settings made using the AQ-EC1 cannot be written to setup cards. However, when the AQ-EC1 is connected again, these settings return to the AQ-EC1 settings.

(Menu contents set with the menu setting section are saved.)

<Note>

The functions of the AQ-EC1 are limited as follows.

The STORE switch does not function.

(If the menu settings are changed while the AQ-EC1 is connected to the AJ-D700, the new menu

settings are saved automatically as soon as the changes are made.)

Note that the AQ-EC1 gain switch displays -3, 0 and 9 correspond to L, M and H, and the

OUTPUT switch settings CAMERA, TEST and BAR to CAM/AUTO KNEE ON, CAM/AUTO

KNEE OFF and BAR for each main unit.

The Synchro scan and Super V modes cannot be used while the AQ-EC1 is connected to the

unit. The lens iris (IRIS) control of the AQ-EC1 is valid only when the lens iris AUTO/MANUAL selector is set to AUTO.

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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window

Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder

When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET, the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen. The setting menu is displayed in page units. The following table lists all pages contained

in the setting menu as well as an outline of the functions for each page.

The setting menu configuration can be changed according to the purpose.

Setting Menu Configuration

Page

No.

107

108-110

62 64

115-119

120

121

Page name

MARKER

VF DISPLAY

CAMERA ID

SHUTTER SPEED

SYNCHRO SCAN

! LED

SET UP CARD

MAIN FUNCTION

FUNCTION 1/5 to 5/5 TIME DATE SETTING LOW/MID/

HIGH LEVEL 1/6 to 6/6

VF OPERATION

LENS ADJ

Function outline

Marker settings

Selection of viewfinder screen displays

Camera ID display settings

Shutter speed/mode settings

Synchro scan shutter speed settings

! lamp display settings

Setup card

Used function settings Used function settings Time and date settings Camera settings

Camera settings

Viewfinder operations

Lens adjustments

Reference

Setting the Marker Displays

Setting Display Items

Setting the Camera

ID Display

Setting the

Electronic Shutter

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Setting the ! Lamp Display

Setup card operations

Selecting Functions Selecting Functions Selecting Functions

Recording

Adjustments Viewfinder

Lens

121-123

See the corresponding pages for a detailed description of each page

<Note>

When connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) and controlling the AJ-D700 exter-

nally, the engineer menu is always opened as the setting menu.

MENU SELECT 1/3 to

3/3

124

AUTO SHADING

DATA RESET

124

DIAGNOSTIC

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User menu ON/OFF settings

Automatic shading adjustments

Resetting the setting menu

User Menu

Shading Returning to the

default settings

Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window

Changing the setting menu configuration

The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application.

Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode. When using the engineer menu, switch the unit to engineer mode as described below. The unit is switched to user mode by setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to “SET”. The unit is switched to engineer mode by holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.

The user and engineer modes differ as follows.

User mode:

Engineer mode:

After completing the adjustments and settings with engineer mode, configuring a menu consisting only of frequently used pages allows the necessary pages to be called quickly.

Only the selected pages the setting menu can be used. The data set on each page is written to the non-volatile memory, allowing it to be stored for extended periods of time. All pages contained in the setting menu can be used. In addition, the data set at each page is written to the non-volatile memory, allowing it to be stored for ex-

tended periods of time.

Basic Setting Menu Operations

The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons.

SHIFT/ITEM Switch

UP Button

DOWN Button

PAGE Button

MENU SET/OFF Switch

Displaying the setting menu

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The status displays at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen disappear, and the page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears. When the menu is used for the first time, the first of the selected pages appears.

- MARKER -

CENTER MARK : ON SAFETY ZONE : 1

Changing the page

Press the PAGE button.

The menu page changes each time the PAGE button is pressed.

- ! LED -

*GAIN(0dB)

·GAIN(-3dB) *SHUTTER

·WHITE PRESET *EXTENDER

·FILTER

·SUPER V

The page can also be changed using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows.

PAGE+UP:

PAGE+DOWN:

The menu page is incremented continuously while the UP and PAGE buttons are held down.

The menu page is decremented continuously while the DOWN and PAGE

buttons are held down.

Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window

Selecting the desired item

Press the SHIFT/ITEM switch.

Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item moves

to the next item.

– MARKER –

Cursor

Movement order

The item can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows.

Changing the settings

Press the UP button to increase the setting.

The setting is incremented by 1 level each time the UP button is pressed.

Press the DOWN button to decrease the setting.

The setting is decremented by 1 level each time the DOWN button is pressed.

CENTER MARK : ON SAFETY ZONE : 1

Changing the ON/OFF selection

The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.

Returning to the default settings

The unit can be returned to the default settings (the settings when shipped from the factory or the

engineer mode settings) by pressing the UP (or DOWN) button at the DATA RESET page of engineer mode*. However, care should be taken as the flare and shading adjustment values cannot be returned to the default settings.

Quitting the menu

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the units current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

*Engineer mode

The menu for this mode is opened by holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and then setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to the “SET” position.

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Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder

The viewfinder displays are as follows.

1. REC (recording) lamp

This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued.

See “Warning System” (page 125) for a detailed description.

2. BATT (battery) lamp

When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing several minutes before the

unit can no longer be operated, and lights when the unit can no longer be operated.

To prevent operation from being interrupted, exchange the battery quickly before the battery

runs out.

3. ! (irregular operation status warning) lamp

This lamp lights when the unit enters irregular operation status for any of the items set to ON at

the ! LED page of the setting menu. Applicable items are as follows.

VTR SAVE

Setting item

Gain (0 dB)

Gain (–3 dB)

SHUTTER switch WHITE PRESET switch

Lens extender Filter control

SUPER V switch See “Setting the ! Lamp Display” (next page) for selecting ! lamp display items.

4. VTR SAVE (VTR power saving) lamp

This lamp lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE. It is not lighted during re-

cording.

<Note>

Regardless of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch, the unit automatically enters the SAVE state and the lamp lights either after two minutes when in the stopped state, or after the length of time set for the pause timer (the pause time) when in the paused state.

The gain is set to a value other than 0 dB.

The gain is set to a value other than –3 dB.

The switch is set to ON. The switch is set to PRESET.

The lens extender is being used. The control is set to a value other

than 1. The switch is set to ON.

Setting contents

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Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder

Setting the ! Lamp Display

Items subject to ! lamp display are selected at the ! LED page of the setting menu. (When shipped from the factory, the unit is set so that the ! LED page is not displayed.) To operate the ! LED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the ! LED page at the MENU SELECT page.

See “Setting Menu Configuration” (page 47) for engineer mode and selection of displayed

pages.

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The setting status displays disappear from the viewfinder screen, and the page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.)

Press the PAGE button until the ! LED page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+ UP/DOWN buttons.)

- !LED -

*GAIN(0dB)

·GAIN(-3dB)

*SHUTTER

·WHITE PRESET

*EXTENDER

·FILTER

·SUPER V

<Note>

*: ON

·: OFF

*GAIN (0 dB):

·GAIN (-3 dB):

*SHUTTER:

·WHITE PRESET:

* EXTENDER:

·FILTER:

·SUPER V:

Repeatedly press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired

item.

Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose ! lamp lighted/not lighted for the selected item.

To select ON:

To select OFF:

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to continue making ON/OFF settings for other items.

When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s

current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the gain is set to

any value other than 0 dB.

This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the gain is set to

any value other than -3 dB.

This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the SHUTTER

switch is set to ON.

This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the white balance

memory channel is PRST.

This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the lens is in EX-

TENDER mode.

This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the filter is set to

any value other than 3200K. This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when SUPER V is set to ON.

Press the UP button. An asterix (*) appears to the left of the item name. Press the DOWN button. A period (·) appears to the left of the item name.

Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

In addition to images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen, The center marker and safety zone marker, etc. are also displayed. When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to OFF, items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using related switches appear at the top and bottom of the screen. Messages informing of the setting contents or of the adjustment course or results can also be displayed for approximately 3 seconds when settings are changed, during the course of adjustments, or after adjustments have been completed.

See “Selecting Display Items” (page 56) for selecting display items, “Display Mode and Setting Change Message” (page 57) for the setting change message, and “Setting the Marker Displays” (page 58) for the marker displays.

The display positions of all items which can be displayed are shown in the figure below.

1. Extender display

2. Shutter speed/mode display

3. Remaining tape length display

4. Remaining battery level display

5. Filter display

6. White balance memory display

7. Gain value display

8. Audio level display

9. Iris value display

10. Warning display

11. Safety zone marker

12. Center marker

13. Super iris ON display

EX OFF

1 W:A

0dB

F-60

14.6V

F5.6

Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

Extender display

This is displayed when the lens extender is being used.

Shutter speed/mode display

This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting.

OFF:

1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000:

1/30.4–1/250 (SYNCHRO SCAN):

SUPER V:

Remaining tape length display

This indicates the remaining tape length (minutes) for the VTR during recording.

Remaining tape length display

The shutter is not used. Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode.

Synchro scan mode is selected. High vertical resolution mode is selected.

Display

F–60 60–55 55–50 50–45 45–40 40–35 35–30 30–25 25–20 20–15

15–10 10–5

5–0

Remaining battery level display

When an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum Series battery is used to supply power to the unit, the remaining battery level is displayed numerically (%).

Filter display

This displays the type of filter selected.

Remaining tape

length

Full to 60 minutes 60

to 55 minutes

to 50 minutes

to 45 minutes 45 to 40 minutes 40to35 minutes 35 to

30 minutes

to 25

minutes

25 to

20 minutes

20to15

15to10 10 to 5 minutes

5 to 0 minutes

minutes minutes

The “5–0” display flashes when there is less than 3 minutes of tape remaining.

White balance memory display

This displays the selected white balance automatic adjustment memory.

The WHITE BAL switch is set to A.

The WHITE BAL switch is set to B.

The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

Gain value display

This displays the image amplifier gain setting (dB) set by the GAIN switch.

<Note>

When using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum Series battery, the remaining battery level display continues to display the level for the Anton Bauer battery even if power supply is switched to an external power source near the end of the battery’s power. However, note that the unit operates according to the external power source.

Audio level display

This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows.

Audio Channel 1 Level Display

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VTR Level Meter

Iris value display

This displays the approximate iris setting (F number).

Warning display

This displays the black balance, white balance, auto knee function, super iris, super high gain and other warning displays.

Safety zone marker

This indicates the 80% or 90% (setting when shipped from the factory) range for the viewfinder screen area. The screen area percentage is selected at the MARKER page of the setting menu.

See “Setting the Marker Displays” (page 58) for a detailed description.

Center marker

This indicates the center of the viewfinder screen. This marker is displayed when set to ON at the MARKER page of the setting menu.

Super iris ON display

This indicates that the super iris is ON.

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-20 -15

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1) Iris value display

The iris value is displayed when using a lens with the iris value display function.

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

Selecting Display Items

The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by switching the display ON/ OFF setting independently for each item at the VF DISPLAY page. The items which can be selected are as follows,

Display mode (See “Display Mode and Setting Change/Adjustment Course Message”.) Extender display

Shutter speed/mode display

Remaining tape length display Remaining battery level display

Filter display White balance memory display Gain value display

Level meter display

Iris value/super iris ON status display

Camera ID display The camera ID is displayed when recording the color bar according to the OUTPUT/AUTO

KNEE switch setting. See “Setting the Camera ID” (page 59) for a detailed description.

Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.

The page on which. the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the

viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears,)

Press the PAGE button until the VF DISPLAY page shown below appears.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)

Display mode Extender display Shutter speed/mode display Remaining tape length display Remaining battery level display Filter display White balance memory display Gain value display Level meter display Iris value/super iris ON status display Camera ID display

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired item.

Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose whether to display (ON) or not display (OFF) the

selected item on the viewfinder screen.

The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 when setting display ON/OFF for other items.

When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the set-

tings of the selected items appear.

– VF DISPLAY – DISP MODE EXTENDER SHUTTER :ON TAPE BATTERY

FILTER WHITE GAIN

LEVEL METER:ON

IRIS

CAMERA ID

:3 :ON

:ON :ON :ON :ON :ON

:S+IRIS :ON

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Display Mode and Setting Change Message

Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to

part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items. The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below.

Setting change/adjustment results messages and display modes

Conditions under which

messages are displayed

When the filter selection is changed.

When the gain setting is changed. 21, 24, 30)

When the WHITE BAL switch setting is changed.

When the OUTPUT/AUTO

KNEE switch is set to AUTO KNEE or OFF*)

When the shutter speed/mode SS: 1/100 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, setting is changed. 1/1000, 1/2000, S. SCAN, SUPER V)

When the white balance is adjusted (AWB)

When the black balance is adjusted (ABB)

*) The message is displayed for approximately 3 seconds immediately after the power for the unit is turned

on.

ND: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4)

GAIN: n dB (n=–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,

WHITE: n (n=ACH, BCH, PRESET)

AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)

Ex.) AWB: OK

See “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 66) for a detailed description.

Ex.) ABB: OK

See “Adjusting the Black Balance” (page 69) for a detailed description.

Message

Display mode

setting

1 2 3

: Message displayed : Message not displayed

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

Changing the Display Mode

The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu.

Perform the operations in steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting Display Items” (page 56) to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the DISP MODE item.

Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired display mode.

When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

Setting the Marker Displays

Display ON/OFF switching for the center and safety zone markers and selection of 80% or 90% of

the screen area as the safety marker range are performed at the MARKER page of the setting

menu.

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.)

Press the PAGE button until the MARKER page shown below appears.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)

– MARKER –

CENTER MARK : ON

SAFETY ZONE : 1

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired item.

The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.

4 5

When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the units current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

Setting

the Camera ID

The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu. A camera ID of up to ten characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used. The camera ID is output when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded.

<Note>

When the setting menu is displayed, the camera ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal is output.

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.

The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.)

Press the PAGE button until the CAMERA ID page shown below appears.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+ UP/DOWN function.)

– CAMERA ID –

ID:**********

Press the UP (or DOWN) button until the desired character appears.

Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the order of English letters (A to Z) numbers (0 to 9) symbols [space, >, <, ), (, ‘, ‘, --, _, ~, /, !]. Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order.

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to advance the cursor to the next position and return to step 3

to set the characters.

: The cursor is moved to the right (max. 10 spaces) by the

SHIFT/ITEM button.

English letters, symbols and space are switched by the UP and DOWN buttons.

Camera ID

("*" indicates a space. This indication is only used at this

menu page.)

Displays

Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays

Remaining tape length

When the amount remaining on the tape is more than 30 minutes long, all seven segments up to the "F" position appear lighted. When it is less than 30 minutes long, one segment will go off for every 5-minute reduction in the length.

Remaining battery level

VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays

Lights

DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE

Error code:

Indicated in the display

window.

Audio CH level meter

Warning display RF: SERVO:

HUMID:

SLACK:

Lights when video head clogging occurs. Lights when the servo is out of order. Lights when condensation occurs on the head drum. Lights when tape wind-up trouble occurs.

See “Warning System” (page 125) for a detailed description.

Time

Code-Related Displays

These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays.

DF: SLAVE: HOLD:

Time counter display:

See below for the relationship between displayed items and switch settings.

Relationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch setting positions and the time counter display

The item displayed in the time counter display is determined by the TCG switch and DISPLAY

switch settings.

Time code-related switch settings and display items

TCG switch

position

SET

F-RUN or R-RUN

This lamp lights during drop frame mode This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source. This lamp lights when the time code generator is held (when the HOLD button is pressed).

This displays the time code, CTL, user bit and real time.

DISPLAY switch

position

TC or CTL

UB CTL

Displayed item

Time code

User bit CTL Time code

User bit

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Adjusting the Time and Date

Adjustment and setup using the setting menu

Hold down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The

unit switches to ENG mode. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen.

(When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.)

Press the PAGE button until the TIME/DATE page shown below appears.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)

– TIME/DATE –

YEAR :95 MONTH :01 DAY HOUR MINUTE:00

TIME/DATE SET

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select the item to be changed.

Press the UP (or DOWN) button to change the setting value. The number is incremented by +1 each time the UP button is pressed and decremented by –1 each time the DOWN button is pressed.

: 01 :00

– TIME/DATE –

YEAR : 95 MONTH :01 DAY HOUR MINUTE:00

TIME/DATE SET

5. When the settings have been completed, press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select TIME/DATE SET and then press the UP (or DOWN) button. The time starts from when the button is pressed.

TIME/DATE SET

6. When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

<Note>

The seconds cannot be set and always stat-t from 0 seconds.

: 01 :00

Adjustments and Setup During Recording

Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu

Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu. Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 49.

However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item. Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows.

Adjustment/setup items at the setting menu

Adjustment/setup item

Setting the gain selector value

Selecting the shutter speed/mode to be used

Setting the synchro scan mode shutter speed

Selecting required functions Shading adjustment Setup card data operations

Page name

SETTING (LOW/MID/HIGH)

SHUTTER SPEED

SYNCHRO SCAN

FUNCTION 1/5 to 5/5 AUTO SHADING SET UP CARD

Operation reference

Setting the Gain Selector Value, Setting the DTL and gamma, etc.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Selecting Functions Shading Adjustment Setup Card Operations

Adjustments and Setup During Recording

Setting the Gain Selector Value

When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by raising the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise.

The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch. The gain values corresponding to the L, M and H positions of the GAIN switch are set at the MASTER GAIN page of the

setting menu.

Setting the gain selector value

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.

The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the

viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.)

Press the PAGE button to display the SETTING (LOW/MID/HIGH) page shown below.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+ UP/DOWN function.)

– LOW SETTING –

MASTER GAIN

H.DTL LEVEL V.DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H.DTL FREQ. DARK DTL

LEVEL DEPEND :03 MASTER GAMMA :0.60 BLACK STRETCH:OFF MATRIX TABLE :A

: 0dB : 13 : 10 : 08 : 03 : 00

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the MASTER GAIN position.

Press the UP or DOWN button to set the gain value. The gain value can be set freely regardless of size from among -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 and 30 dB. When resetting the gain values to the settings when shipped from the factory (LOW=0 dB,

MID=9 dB, HIGH=18 dB), select MENU INIT. at the DATA RESET page of the setting menu

and press the UP or DOWN button.

When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s

current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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Selecting Functions

VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu.

Selecting the required functions

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen.

(When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.)

Press the PAGE button to display the FUNCTION 3/5 page.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)

– FUNCTION 3/5 –

HUMID OPE 26P CONTROL :OFF REC START TC MODE :DF

UB MODE PAUSE TIMER :30 BATTERY SEL :NiCd–12

TCG VF DISP :OFF

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the function to be

changed.

:OFF : NORMAL : USER

Press the UP (or DOWN) button to change the setting of the selected function.

If settings for other functions are also to be changed, return to step 3.

When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s

current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance

Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) ABB (black balance adjustment AWB will provide a better picture. Normally, the white balance and black balance do not need to be readjusted even if the power is

turned off and then on again.

However, the white balance must be readjusted when the lighting conditions change. If black balance and white balance adjustments are started when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”, messages informing of the adjustment course and results will appear on the viewfinder screen. Set the display mode to “1” to not display these messages.

See “Display Mode and Setting Change Message” (page 57) for a description of setting the display mode.

<Notes>

The white balance and black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen. Therefore, be sure to set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. ABB must be executed again when the MASTER GAIN values on the LOW SETTING, MID SETTING and HIGH SETTING pages of the setting menu are changed, the S IRIS SW item is set to +30 dB at the FUNCTION 2/5 page of the setting menu, or the GAMMA (ON/OFF) item is switched at the FUNCTION 1/5 page of the setting menu. With artificial lights, particularly with fluorescent lights and mercury-arc lamps, the strength of the

R, G and B colors changes in synchronization with the power line frequency even if the brightness of these lights appears to be constant. Especially in areas where the power line frequency is 50 Hz, the vertical synchronizing frequency (approx. 60 Hz) of the TV and the frequency (50 Hz) of the lighting tend to interact. This gives rise to flicker and to a phenomenon where the hue changes along with the passage of time, and it is it impossible to obtain the proper white balance.

These phenomena can be reduced by setting the shutter speed to 1/100. For this reason, wher-

ever the unit is used under fluorescent or mercury-arc lamps and at a frequency of 50 Hz, the shutter speed must be set to 1/100 and the white balance obtained. This shutter speed of 1/100 should also be used during shooting.

Set the switches as shown in the figure.

MENU SET/OFF: OFF

WHITE BAL: A or B

FILTER knob

If the settings of the GAIN and WHITE BAL switches are changed, a message informing of the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen. (However, the message appears only when the display mode is set to "3".)

Select the FILTER knob setting in accordance with the lighting conditions.

See FILTER knob (page 15) in the Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section for examples of FILTER knob settings. If the setting of the FILTER knob is changed, a message informing of the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen. (However, the message appears only when the display mode is set to “3”.)

OUTPUT: CAM

GAIN: Set the smallest gain value possible.

Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illuminating the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen. A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area required is as shown below.

1/4 or more of the screen width

White cloth

Adjust the iris of the lens.

Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the WHT side and release the switch.

The switch returns to the center and the white balance is automatically adjusted.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

During the adjustment, the following message appears on the viewfinder screen.

(However, the message appears only when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.)

AWB ACTIVE

1/4 or more of the screen height

<Note>

Take care not to allow high-intensity spots to enter the screen.

1) Hunting:

Message during adjustment

Adjustment is completed after approximately 1 second (the following message appears) and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) selected in step 1.

AWB OK

Message after adjustment is completed

<Note>

If a lens equipped with the automatic iris function is used, the iris may experience hunting1). In

these cases, adjust the iris gain knob (the knob marked IG, IS, S, etc.) on the lens.

See the Handling Instructions for the lens for a detailed description.

The auto iris responds repeatedly causing the image to become darker and brighter.

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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted

An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (The message appears when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.) The displayed messages are as follows.

Error messages related to white balance adjustment

Error message

COLOR TEMP. HIGH

COLOR TEMP. LOW

LOW LIGHT

LEVEL OVER

If the above error messages appear, carry out the respective treatment attempt to adjust the white balance again. If the error message continues to appear even after repeated attempts, consult your dealer.

<Note>

The white balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Therefore, be sure to set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The color temperature is too

high.

The color temperature is too

low.

There is insufficient

illumination.

There is too much illumination.

Meaning

Select an appropriate filter.

Increase the illumination or gain.

Decrease the illumination or gain.

Treatment

When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the filter is automatically adjusted according to the setting position of the

FILTER knob (outside).

White balance memories

The white balance has two memory systems: A and B. Adjustment values for each filter can automatically be stored in the memory corresponding to the setting (A or B) of the WHITE BAL switch. The unit contains 4 filters, making a total of 8 (4X2) adjustment values which can be stored. If FILTER INH on the FUNCTION 2/5 page of the setting menu is set to ON, the A and B systems can be limited to one memory each. In this case, the memory contents are not linked to the filters.

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The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases.

When the unit is used for the first time When the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use When the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide

margin When the gain selector value is changed When the SUPER IRIS button setting is changed (when setting is changed to +30 dB) When the gamma ON/OFF is changed

Adjusting the Black Balance

Set the switches as shown in the figure.

Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB side and then release the switch. The switch returns to the center and the black balance is automatically adjusted.

MENU SET/OFF: OFF

OUTPUT: CAM

AUTO W/B BAL switch

During the adjustment, the following message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (How-

ever, the message appears only when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.)

ABB ACTIVE

Message during adjustment

The lens iris automatically goes to the ‘CLOSE” position during the adjustment.

Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the memory.

ABB OK

Message after adjustment is completed

<Notes>

Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. During black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status. During black balance adjustment, the gain selector circuit switches automatically.

In addition, flicker and noise may appear on the viewfinder screen, but this does not indicate a malfunction. The black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Therefore, be sure to set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

If black shading is not satisfactory even when ABB is OK, open the AUTO SHADING page of the setting menu and execute black shading adjustment. (See page 124.)

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter Modes

The shutter modes which can be used with the unit’s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows.

Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected

Mode

Standard

SYNCHRO SCAN

SUPER V

<Notes>

Increasing the shutter speed lowers the camera sensitivity regardless of electronic shutter mode. If the iris is set to AUTO, the iris opens and the depth of the focuses decreases as the shutter speed rises.

Shutter speed

1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000

(seconds)

248 steps in the range from This mode is used to reduce horizontal stripe

30.4 Hz to 250 Hz

This mode is used to shoot clear images of

quickly moving subjects.

patterns for monitor screens with a vertical scanning frequency of 30 Hz or more.

This mode is used to increase the vertical resolution.

Application

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Setting the Electronic Shutter

Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed

The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch.

During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO

SCAN page of the setting menu. The shutter speed can also be set by the UP and DOWN but-

tons during SYNCHRO SCAN mode. (In addition, if S. SCAN SEL on the FUNCTION 2/5 page

of the setting menu is set to ON, the shutter speed can also be varied by the SUPER IRIS and

MODE CHECK switches on the side panel. However, note that the SUPER IRIS and MODE

CHECK functions do not operate at this time.)

The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use special operation modes (SYNCHRO SCAN or SUPER V) can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu.

Perform the operations outlined in “Changing the Display Mode” (page 58) and set the display mode to “2” or “3” at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu.

Press the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the SEL side. The current shutter setting

appears in the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen. Ex.: 1/120, 1/61.7, etc.

SHUTTER Switch

Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL side repeatedly until the desired mode or speed ap-

pears. When all modes and speeds can be displayed, the display changes in the order shown below. If the required shutter speeds and modes have been designated beforehand, only the designated speeds or modes appear.

Standard Mode

1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000

SUPER V Mode

When the unit is shipped from the factory, SUPER V mode is not specified and is therefore

not displayed.

SYNCHRO SCAN Mode

Setting the Synchro Scan Mode

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.

The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the

viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.)

Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SYNCHRO SCAN page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)

Press the UP (the value increases) or DOWN (the value decreases) button repeatedly to dis-

play the desired frequency. The frequency can be switched continuously within the range of

30.4 Hz to 250.0 Hz.

When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. (If S. SCAN MODE SEL on the FUNCTION 2/5 page of the setting menu is set to ON, the shutter speed can be varied by the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK switches. However, care should be taken at this time as the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK functions cannot be operated only during SYNCHRO SCAN mode.)

– SYNCHRO SCAN –

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Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range

The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a special operation mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu. The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the factory. To operate the SHUTTER SPEED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the SHUTTER SPEED page at the MENU SELECT page beforehand.

Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SHUTTER SPEED page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+ UP/DOWN function.)

– SHUTTER SPEED –

SYNCHRO SCAN

SUPER V

1/100

1/120

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

<Note>

The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterisk (*) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen.

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the position of the mode or

shutter speed to be set.

The selected mode or speed changes from used (ON) to not used (OFF) and vice versa each time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.

When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s cur-

rent status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

<Note>

When operating the unit from the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option), even if the SHUTTER SPEED page is operated from the unit, the switches of the AQ-EC1 have priority regarding the actual shutter speed.

See “Setting Menu Configuration” (page 47) for a description of engineering mode and selecting display pages.

Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value

To change the reference value, change the A. IRIS LEVEL value on the LEVEL 6/6 page of the setting menu using the UP or DOWN button.

Adjusting the Audio Level

If the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted, perform the following operations.

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level

Set the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN.

Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel completely to the right.

Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls to adjust the audio level so that the level meter

appears up to 0 dB at the maximum volume.

Limiter

When the audio level is adjusted manually, the limiter circuit operates with respect to excessive input. Limiter circuit operation can be set to ON and OFF at the setting menu.

Adjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder

The audio CH1 level can be adjusted by the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel while watching the viewfinder.

Set the AUTO SELECT CH1 switch to

MAN

Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel completely to the right. Set LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to ON. The audio level

display appears on the viewfinder screen.

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Adjusting the Audio Level

Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol-

ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below.

When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the sixth of the seven level display bars from the left. When the rightmost (0 dB) turns asterisk (*) mark, the input volume is excessive. Adjust the

level so that the seventh (0 dB) does not turn * mark.

When the optimal level cannot be set

The maximum attenuation of the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel is about 20 dB. When the optimal level cannot be set within this range, adjust the level using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel.

Using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 controls at the bottom of the front panel and on the side

panel

Normally, the control at the bottom of the front panel is turned completely to the right and the

recording level is adjusted using the control on the side panel.

The control at the bottom of the front panel is used to throttle the level when the input level increases suddenly during recording.

Setting the Time Data

Setting the Time Code

When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become inaccurate. The time code can be set within the range of 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.

1 2,5

Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

Set the TCG switch to SET.

Set TC MODE on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to DF or NDF. Select DF

when the time code is to be advanced during drop frame mode, and NDF when the time code is to be advanced during non-drop frame mode.

Set the time code using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.

SHIFT/ITEM button:

UP button: DOWN button:

Set the TCG switch.

Set the switch to F-RUN when the time code is to be advanced regardless of the VTR’s operation. Set the switch to R-RUN when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress.

Time code status during battery replacement

The back-up mechanism functions even while replacing the battery to allow the time code generator to continue operating for extended periods of time (approx. 1 year).

This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right. This increments by 1 the figure of the flashing digit. This decrements by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.

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Setting the Time Data

Setting the User Bit

Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track.

Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.

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Set the TCG switch to SET.

Set UB MODE on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to REAL.

Set the user bit using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.

SHIFT/ITEM button:

UP/DOWN buttons:

The hexadecimal characters A to F appear as follows.

Hexadecimal Display

Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.

User bit memory function

The user bit setting (except for the real time) is automatically stored in the memory and held even after the power is turned off. However, care should be taken as the settings are not stored in the memory if the time from when the power was turned on until the setting operations are completed and the power is turned off is less than 20 seconds.

This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is

pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right.

These increment/decrement by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.

A B C D E F

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Locking the Time Code to an External Source

The time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator.

Example of connections for external locking

Example 1:

External REF

Locking the time code to an external signal

TC OUT

REF

TC IN

(Multi-cable conversion cable)

TC IN

SLAVE

Example 2:

TC REF

Connecting multiple units and using one unit as the reference

REF

GENLOCK IN

TC IN TC IN

SC OUT

TC OUT

To the next unit

TC IN

MASTER

TC IN

TC OUT

SLAVE SLAVE

Setting the Time Data

External Lock Operation Procedure

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN

3 2

Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

3 4

Supply reference time code and reference video signals with a phase relationship which meets the time code standards to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively.

This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. After about 10 seconds

have passed since the time code generator was locked, the external lock status is maintained even if the external reference time code is disconnected. However, if the reference time code is disconnected during recording (REC), the servo lock will be thrown out of order.

<Note>

When the external locking operation is performed, the time code is locked instantly to the external time code and the same value as the external code value appears in the counter display position. Do not set the VTR to recording mode for several seconds until the sync generator has stabilized.

Setting Time Data

User bit setting during external locking

When the time code is locked to an external source, only the time data is locked to the time data of the time code from the external source. Accordingly, the user bit can be set independently for

each unit. The user bit can also be locked to the user bit of the time code from the external source.

Consult your dealer for a detailed explanation.

Releasing the external lock

Stop supplying the external time code and then set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

Switching the power supply from the battery to an external power supply during external locking

In order to maintain power supply continuity for the time code generator, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before unplugging the battery pack. If the battery pack is unplugged first, the external locking continuity of the time code cannot be assured.

Synchronizing the camera section to an outside source during external locking

While the time code is locked to an external source, the camera section is genlocked by the reference video signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector.

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Setup Card Operations

Setting menu contents can be stored using setup cards (option). This data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can also be stored on setup

cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed description.

Setup cards are optional, and general purpose memory cards (S RAM 64 Kbyte or more) can be

used.

Setup Card Handling

Setup cards can be inserted and ejected regardless of whether the power is on or off. However, setup cards should not be inserted or ejected during recording as this may result in misoperation.

Ejecting setup cards

Lift up on the lower edge of the cover to open the cover and remove the setup card.

<Note>

Take care not to touch the connectors at the front of the setup card.

Inserting setup cards

Position the unit so that the panel with the logo faces you, insert the setup card into the setup card insertion slot and then close the cover.

<Note>

Check that the unit is positioned with the logo facing you and that the characters are facing the correct direction, and then insert the card. Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. If the card is difficult to insert, the card may be backwards or upside-down. In these cases, do not attempt to force in the card, but check whether the card is backwards or upside-down and then

reinsert the card.

Usage and storage precautions

The following points should be observed when using and storing setup cards.

Avoid high temperatures and humidity.

Do not expose setup cards to water.

Avoid electrostatic charges.

Store setup cards inserted in the unit with the cover closed.

Setup Card Operations

Setup Card Data Operations

Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the SET UP CARD page of the setting menu.

<Note>

When operating the unit with a remote controller, the SET UP CARD page cannot be operated

from the unit.

Formatting setup cards

Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+ UP/DOWN function.)

– SET UP CARD –

READ ( CAM)

WRITE ( CARD)

CARD CONFIG.

ID READ/WRITE :ON FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON L/M/H SET R/W :ON LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the CARD CONFIG. position.

Press the UP (or DOWN) button. When the setup card has been formatted, the message

shown below appears.

<Note>

When setup cards are formatted, the setting conditions at that time are also input simulta-

neously.

– SET UP CARD –

READ ( CAM)

WRITE ( CARD) CARD CONFIG.

ID READ/WRITE :ON FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON L/M/H SET R/W :ON LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON

FORMAT OK

When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

When data is not written

If the following error messages appear when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4, the

data is not written.

Data format error messages

Error message

WRITE PROTECT

NO CARD

ERROR

Condition

The write protect switch on the side of the card is set to ON.

A setup card is not

inserted. The disk cannot be

formatted.

Countermeasure

Set the write protect switch on the side of the card to OFF.

Insert a card.

The card may be defective.

Replace the card.

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Setup Card Operations

Writing set data to cards

Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)

– SET UP CARD –

READ ( CAM) WRITE ( CARD) CARD CONFIG.

ID READ/WRITE :ON FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON L/M/H SET R/W :ON LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the WRITE (

tion.

Press the UP (or DOWN) button. When writing is complete, the message shown below ap-

pears.

– SET UP CARD –

READ ( CAM)

WRITE ( CARD)

CARD CONFIG.

ID READ/WRITE :ON FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON L/M/H SET R/W :ON LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON

WRITE OK

CARD) posi-

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Protecting stored data

If the setup card’s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4.

Set to ON.

When data is not written

If the following error messages appear when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4, the data is not written.

Data writing error messages

Error message

NO CONFIG

NO CARD

WRITE PROTECT

ERROR

Condition

The setup card is not formatted.

A setup card is not inserted.

The write protect switch on the side of the card is set to ON.

Data cannot be written on

the card.

Countermeasure

Format the card.

Insert a card.

Set the write protect switch on the side of the card to OFF.

The card may be defective. Replace the card.

Setup Card Operations

Reading out data stored on cards

Press the PAGE switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears. (This

operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)

Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the READ ( CAM) position.

3 4

Press the UP (or DOWN) button. When readout is complete, the message shown below appears.

– SET UP CARD –

READ ( CAM) WRITE ( CARD) CARD CONFIG.

ID READ/WRITE :ON

FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON L/M/H SET R/W :ON LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON

– SET UP CARD –

READ ( CAM)

WRITE ( CARD)

CARD CONFIG.

ID READ/WRITE :ON FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON

L/M/H SET R/W :ON

LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON

READ OK

the viewfinder screen.

When data is not read out

If the following error messages appear when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4, the

data is not read out.

Data readout error messages

Error message

NO CONFIG

NO CARD

ERROR

Condition

The setup card is not formatted.

A setup card is not inset-ted.

Data cannot be read out.

Countermeasure

Format the card.

Insert a card.

Data written by devices

other than this unit cannot

be read out.

Cassettes

See “Cassettes” (page 135) for a description of cassettes which can be used with the unit.

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Inserting cassettes

Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then set the POWER switch to ON.

If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. In these cases, wait

until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2.

Power: ON

Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens.

EJECT Button

Cassette Holder

Check that there is no slack in the tape, insert the cassette, and then firmly close the cassette

holder.

Checking that there is no slack in the tape

Press the reel in with your finger and turn it lightly in the direction of the arrow. If the reel does not

turn, there is no slack in the tape.

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Cassettes

Ejecting cassettes

With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette holder.

Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out

Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then turn on the power again and immediately hold down the EJECT button. If there is still power remaining in the battery, the cassette will be ejected. However, this operation should not be repeated.

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Set the tab on the cassette to the SAVE side to prevent the recorded contents of tapes from being accidentally erased.

Recording

Basic Procedures

This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning normally.

See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 129) for a description of inspection procedures.

Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette

Insert a charged battery pack.

Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted.

If the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off. If five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted, replace the battery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack.

Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and top panel and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

Check the following items, and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.

The cassette is not set to write protect status. There is no slack in the tape.

Recording

Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording

Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows.

AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO

TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN

OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON

GAIN: Set the smallest gain value possible.

Iris: AUTO

Shooting images

1-1

1-2

2 3

Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”.

When the white balance and black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance:

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST and set the FILTER knob to “1”: this will achieve a 3200 K white balance. (If the knob is set to any other position, a 5600 K white balance is achieved.)

To adjust the white balance on site, select the filter which corresponds with the lighting conditions, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”, and adjust the white balance by fol-

lowing the steps below. (1)

Press the AUDIO W/B BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance.

(2)

Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB side to adjust the black balance.

(3)

Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance. For details on how to adjust the white balance, read through the section entitled “Adjusting the white balance/black balance” (page 66).

Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom. When using the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and operation mode.

See “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 71) for a detailed description.

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1-1,1-2

Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording. The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights during recording.

Press the VTR START button again to stop recording. The REC lamp inside the viewfinder

goes off.

Tape operation buttons

The tape operation buttons (EJECT, REW, FF, PLAY, STOP) do not function during recording.

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Recording

Successive Shooting

Successive shooting with an accuracy of within ±1 frame can be performed simply by pressing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused.

While recording is paused

The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point. However, the time until record-

ing starts differs according to the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch.

If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE, recording starts about 2 seconds after the VTR START button is pressed. If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY, recording starts immediately after the VTR START button is pressed.

Successive shooting when the power is turned off while recording is paused

Turn the power back on.

Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording.

Successive Shooting in Other Cases

If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below.

1,2

Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way

Press the PLAY button while watching the viewfinder screen and play back the tape.

At the place where continuity between frames is to be provided, press the PLAY (or STOP) button again to stop the tape.

Press the RET button on the lens. Preparations for frame-to-frame continuity are made about

two seconds later.

Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording.

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Playback—Checking Recorded Contents

Pressing the PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images to be viewed on the view-

finder. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways.

Rec review:

2 seconds of the recorded contents can be seen on the viewfinder.

Color playback:

playback images to be viewed on the monitor.

The playback signal is output to the viewfinder even during rewind (REW) and fast forward (FF). Audio output selection and volume adjustment for the playback signal are performed by the

MONITOR switches and knobs on page 13.

Rec Review

If recording is paused and the RET button on the lens is pressed, the tape is automatically re-

wound and the playback images for the last two seconds appear on the viewfinder. This allows the

recording status to be checked.

After playback, the unit returns to the recording start standby status. Holding down the RET button

rewinds and plays back up to 10 seconds of the tape.

See “Selecting Functions” (page 65) for a description of CAM RET. function settings.

<Note>

The rec review function cannot be used unless recording has been performed for more than

1 second.

Color Playback

Connecting a color monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the unit allows color playback images to be viewed on the monitor.

If the RET VIDEO switch is set to the INT side, black-and-white images of the last

Connecting a color monitor to the unit’s MONITOR OUT connector allows color

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Connection With an External VTR

The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR.

Mounting the AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26-pin cable (op-

tion) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit

and an external VTR. The component video signal is output from the 26-pin interface.

Precautions When Connecting an External VTR

Set 26P CONTROL on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to BOTH or ON. (The setting is OFF when shipped from the factory.)

Power supply

Power is not supplied or received between the unit and the external VTR, so special power supplies should be provided for each unit. The BATT lamp and remaining battery level display function inside the viewfinder indicate the power supply status only for the internal VTR. The power supply status for the external VTR should be checked at the external VTR.

TALLY lamp and REC lamp operation

The unit’s TALLY lamp and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder indicate the REC status of the unit when 26P CONTROL is set to BOTH. When 26P CONTROL is set to ON, these lamps indicate the REC status of the external VTR.

Warning tone

External VTR-related warning tones are not output from the unit’s speaker or PHONES jack.

Note on connecting cables

The signals may not be connected properly with some cables. The signal assignments for the 26-pin output adaptor AJ-YA700P (optional) are shown in the following table. Use this table as a reference for connection with an external VTR.

No.

Composite video signal

Composite video GND

Y GND

Y signal

5 PR signal

PR GND

6 7 PB signal

Signal

Pin No.

10 11 12

PB GND

8 9

CAM MIC (H) CAM MIC (C) CAM MIC (GND)

VTR START/STOP

REC TALLY

GND

Signal

Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR

Connections

Mount the AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the external VTR with

the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “–60 dB”.

SW3101 and SW3102 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board of the unit must be set to the 26P

side. (See page 98.)

Audio input level selector switch:

Portable VTR (Set the audio input level selector switch to –60 dB.)

Checking the Function Settings

Check that the settings of the functions which control the 26-pin interface are set to BOTH or ON at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu. See “Selecting Functions” for a description of the various function settings.

Starting Recording

–60 dB

To the 26-pin connector of the AJ-YA700P

(See the following page for mounting the 26-pin output adaptor)

Operate the external VTR and set it to recording paused status.

Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The internal and external VTRs start recording simultaneously. Pressing the button again sets both VTRs to the recording paused status.

If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording

Even if one VTR comes to the end of its tape and stops, the other VTR continues recording oper-

ation.

Returning the VTRs to simultaneous recording status

If the internal VTR came to the end of its tape, replace the cassette and press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The external VTR continues recording operation during this time. If the external VTR came to the end of its tape, replace the cassette and operate the external

VTR to restart recording. The internal VTR continues recording operation during this time.

<Note>

Care should be taken as the internal VTR will assume recording paused status if the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens is pressed after replacing the external VTR’s cassette.

Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch

Tape running mode

Pressing the unit’s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast forward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases.

Viewing playback images on the viewfinder

Pressing the unit’s PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images from the internal VTR

tape to be viewed on the viewfinder. Playback images from the external VTR cannot be viewed.

Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR

Using the 26-pin Output Adaptor

Connections

The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”.

See “Connections” on page 95.

Mounting the 26-pin output adaptor

Consult your local dealer when mounting the adaptor.

Set the unit’s internal switches.

Remove the side panel on the display window side.

Remove the Printed Circuit Board holder and remove the CAMERA ENC Printed Circuit

Board.

Set SW101 and SW102 to the 26P side.

CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board

Mount the 26-pin output adaptor.

Printed Circuit Board Holder

CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board

Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches

Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting

menu prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be

controlled by the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens.

26P CONTROL: ON

See “Selecting Functions” (page 65) for a description of FUNCTION 3/5 page operations.

Switching from the internal VTR to the external VTR

If the internal VTR experiences problems (tapes becoming tangled, condensation, etc.) during operation and becomes unable to operate, the VTR START button of the unit and the VTR button of the lens will not function. In these cases, setting the 26P CONTROL function as noted above at the FUNCTION 3/5 page allows the external VTR to be operated in place of the internal VTR

using the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens.

Starting recording

Operate the external VTR to set it to recording paused status and press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The external VTR starts recording. Pressing the button

again sets the VTR to the recording paused status.

Output level of the 26-pin output adaptor

When the unit is shipped from the factory, the audio level is set to –60 dBu balanced and the component video level is set to Sony level (see page 98). The audio level can be set to –20 dBu

unbalanced and the component video level to MII level with an internal switch. Consult your dealer for a detailed description.

RET Button

The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input to the VIDEO IN connector can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET (return video) button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in. What is displayed on the viewfinder screen changes as indicated in the table below according to the RET VIDEO switch setting and VTR mode.

<Note>

When the REC SIGNAL item is set to VIDEO (when recording external input) at the MAIN FUNCTION page of the setting menu, the external input appears on the viewfinder screen. However, the

camera image appears on the viewfinder screen while the RET button is held down.

Lens RET button functions

RET VIDEO switch setting

INT

EXT

Internal VTR mode Recording

Recording paused

Playing

Playback paused

Recording

Recording paused

Playing

Playback paused

Description of what appears on viewfinder screen

Images shot by camera. RET button does not function.

What has been recorded (2-second rec review) can be checked.

Internal VTR’s playback

images.

RET button does not function.

Search operation for successive shooting.

Return video signal which has been supplied to VIDEO IN connector.

Return video signal which has

been supplied to VIDEO IN connector.

Return video signal which has

been supplied to VIDEO IN connector.

Return video signal which has

been supplied to VIDEO IN connector.

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Panasonic AJ-D700P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For your safety

Contents

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

Menu Operation 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 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 the Viewfinder

Audio Input Preparations

Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit

Using the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit (Option) Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit

Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option)

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

Displays

Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays

VTR Section Operation/Status-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

Setting 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