Panasonic AJ-HDC27AP User Manual

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Camera/VTR

Operating Instructions

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

FCC Note:

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

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

Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Features of the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Features of the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Power supply section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Accessory mounting section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Audio function section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Viewfinder section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Shooting (recording)/playback function section . .13

Warning/status display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Menu operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Time code related section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack . . .22

Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium-ion battery . .24 Using an AC power supply

when the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used . . . . . . . . .24

Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Adjusting the lens flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting the white shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Adjusting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Attaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Detaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adjusting the viewfinder position . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Audio input preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder

(optional accessory) for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

When attaching a microphone to the main unit for

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

When connecting a microphone to the

MIC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

When connecting a microphone to the

AUDIO IN connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

When using a wireless microphone . . . . . . . . . . .34

When connecting audio components . . . . . . . . . .34

Mounting the unit on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Adjusting the shoulder pad position . . . . . . . . . .36

Attaching the rain cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Connecting the extension control unit . . . . . . . .37

Viewfinder lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Setting the lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Viewfinder screen status displays . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Selecting the display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Display modes and setting change messages . . .43

Switching the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the marker displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Remaining battery charge and audio channel level

and remaining tape displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Displays relating to errors and warnings . . . . . . .45

Displays relating to time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Adjusting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Adjustments and setup using the setting

menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Adjusting the white balance and black

balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Shutter modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Setting the shutter mode and speed . . . . . . . . . .52

Changing the shutter speed and mode selection

range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Setting the synchro scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Adjusting the audio level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Manual audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Externally locking the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

How to use the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Setup card operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Formatting the setup card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Saving the data settings on the card . . . . . . . . . .61

Loading the data saved on the card . . . . . . . . . . .63

Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Scene-to-scene continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Playback

(checking what has been recorded) . . . . . . . . . . .68

Rec review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Color playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Lens RET button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Other VTR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

NEWS REC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

RETAKE function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)

function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Displaying sub-menus and deciding on

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Setting menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Contents

Setting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

CAM MAIN MENU 3 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

CAM MAIN MENU 1

ROP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

MATRIX screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .79

COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .79

LOW SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

MID SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

HIGH SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

ADDITIONAL DTL1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

SKIN TONE DTL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

KNEE/LEVEL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

GAMMA screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

CAMERA SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

CAM MAIN MENU 2

VF DISPLAY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

VF MARKER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

CAMERA ID screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

SHUTTER SPEED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

!LED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

CAMERA SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

SUPER GAIN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

CAM MAIN MENU 3

CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . . .88

CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . . .88

GENLOCK/IRIS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

LENS ADJ screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

CAM MAIN MENU 4

CAM USER MENU SELECT 1 screen . . . . . . . . .90

CAM USER MENU SELECT 2 screen . . . . . . . . .90

CAM USER MENU SELECT 3 screen . . . . . . . . .90

BLACK SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

WHITE SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

FLARE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

COLORIMETRY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

EVALUATION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

OPTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

VTR MAIN MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

BATTERY SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

TIME DATE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

VTR USER MENU SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . .102

VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .102

VTR INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Cleaning inside the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras . . . . . . .108

Replacing the backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Inspections prior to shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Preparation for inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Inspecting the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Inspecting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions . . .111

Inspecting the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Introduction

Features

The AJ-HDC27A integrates two units: 1) a highdefinition (HD) color video camera featuring an ITCCD equipped with a 1 million pixel on-chip lens that supports the full spectrum of HD TV (720P/59.94 Hz), and 2) a DVCPRO HD format VTR that incorporates the latest compression technology. Featuring a 100 Mbps recording rate for the VTR as well, this unit is capable of recording images with an extremely high picture quality to achieve the highest performance and most sophisticated functions as an integrated camera/VTR for electronic field production (EFP) applications.

Furthermore, it is compact and lightweight, has low power consumption, and excels in achieving a high level of picture quality, sensitivity, and mobility, and is extremely dust-proof and moisture-proof. These are all attributes which enable the unit to be used for electronic news gathering (ENG) applications as well. Since digital signal processing is provided in both the camera unit and VTR unit, the picture quality is further improved while the unit’s stability is also enhanced. Small multimedia cards meeting global standards can be used for the camera and VTR setting data as part of a system which can accomplish data management.

Features of the camera unit

The camera unit of the AJ-HDC27A has the following features.

High sensitivity: 2000 lux (F10)

High signal-to-noise ratio: 54 dB (standard)

Low smear

Low flare

Digital signal processing

Analog signals are converted into digital signals through 10-bit A/D conversion at a sampling frequency of 74.1758 MHz. This processing not only enhances the picture quality, stability and reliability but it also enables the viewfinder screen displays and many of the adjustment and setup items to be configured in a menu-driven format.

Customized setting menus

The status displays, messages and marker displays are controlled using setting menus which are displayed on the viewfinder screen. The user can select whether or not to display certain items and under what conditions they are to be displayed to suit the user’s convenience. For instance, the ON/OFF settings can be selected for nine different statuses for the “!” lamp display which tells the user that the unit is experiencing some kind of problem. The menus are also used to select settings and functions and execute memory card operations.

Setup card

Up to eight sets of setting menu data can be stored on SD card (Secure Digital Memory Card) and small multimedia cards (VW-MMT8) serving as setup cards. Organizing this data by set or by shooting conditions for storage is useful in reproducing the same setup states with ease and in ensuring consistency in the setup states from one set of data to the next.

High-performance electronic shutter

Use of the self-contained electronic shutter results in images with minimal shake even when the subject is fast-moving. Any of the following special modes can also be selected.

Synchro scan mode This is ideal for shooting the monitor screens of a personal computer or work station. (60.0 Hz to 251.3 Hz) Images with minimal horizontal stripe noise can be obtained in this mode.

Features

Features of the camera unit

Wide-ranging video gain selection

A value ranging from –6 dB to +30 dB can be selected for the gain using the setting menu and GAIN switch. Even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark locations, images with minimal noise can be obtained because of the high signal-to-noise ratio. The super gain function can be allocated to the USER button, and 30 dB can be selected using this button.

Automatic adjustment of black balance and white balance, and memory function

The black balance and white balance can be adjusted automatically by means of some simple switch operations. The adjustment settings remain stored in the memory even after the power has been turned off so that the need for the balance to be re-adjusted each time the power is turned on is obviated. Two memories, A and B, are used to store the white balance, and it is possible to retain two adjustment settings per color temperature conversion filter, making for a total of 8 settings altogether. When the color temperature conversion filter is rotated, it is automatically adjusted to the white balance. (Using menu settings, this can be set for two filters only rather than for each and every filter.) When the unit is shipped, 3200 K is stored as the preset value for the white balance. This value can always be recalled when no time is available to perform adjustments. (The preset value can be switched between 3200 K and 4300 K.)

Character display function

The unit comes with functions for showing the switch settings, automatic black balance and white balance adjustment statuses, warning displays, etc. on the viewfinder screen. Moreover, when a battery in the Digital Magnum Series made by Anton/Bauer Corporation is used as the unit’s power supply, the remaining battery charge can be displayed as a numerical value on the viewfinder screen.

Warning system for indicating VTR unit statuses

The user is alerted to problems in the VTR, tape-end, battery consumption, etc. by various alarm lamps and alarm tones. The remaining tape time can also be checked by a character display inside the viewfinder.

4-piece filter disc sets available as standard accessories

The filter best suited to the subject’s brightness and color temperature can be selected. Two independent sets of filter discs, one for CC and one for ND, each with four filter discs, are provided as standard accessories.

Automatic aperture reference value finely adjusted

The reference value used for the automatic aperture adjustment can be finely adjusted by performing setting menu operations.

Generation of color bar signals and reference audio signals

The unit contains a circuit for generating color bar signals so that a color monitor can easily be adjusted. It also incorporates a circuit for generating reference level audio signals to enable the audio level to be adjusted with ease.

Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality

Equipped with the following functions (or circuits) to guarantee that the picture quality will be high, the unit is designed to take advantage of the merits of its highperformance CCD to the maximum extent possible.

AUTO KNEE circuit for achieving a wide dynamic range through which strong signals can pass.

Built-in 4-line image enhancer

Built-in shading compensation function for when the lens extender is used

Built-in sawtooth wave generator for use with adjustments

2-level zebra pattern to enable 3 kinds of patterns including spot zebra to be selected

ON/OFF selector switch for zebra patterns (viewfinder)

Remote control

Remote control of the basic operations and adjustments of the camera unit and VTR unit is enabled by connecting the extension control unit (optional accessory AJ-EC3).

Features of the VTR unit

Digital system

The pictures are compressed by a component digital recording system that uses the latest compression technology while non-compression PCM recording featuring excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of detailed areas is employed for the sound. The result is an even higher picture and sound quality.

Power saving management (SAVE REC) function

When this unit is used for recording, its playback system circuitry is shut down. The output of signals to the HD SDI OUT connector is also shut down when the cable has not been connected so that the unit’s power can be conserved while the unit is being operated.

Scene-to-scene continuity

Simply by pressing the VTR START button or lens VTR button, continuity between the scenes is obtained at a precision of 0 to +1 frame.

Rec review function

The last 2 to 10 seconds of a recording are automatically rewound and played back to enable the user to quickly check what has been recorded.

Playback function

This function enables the playback picture (in black and white) to be viewed on the viewfinder screen. Color playback pictures can be output from the HD SDI OUT connector.

Built-in time code generator/reader

The same or separate time code information can be recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and video AUX area, and played back.

External locking of time code

The built-in time code generator can be locked to an external generator. A lithium battery is used as the backup power supply of the built-in time code generator to back up the memory data for about a year even when no power is supplied to the unit.

Built-in DOLBY NR system

The cue audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noise reduction circuit.

Audio functions

A phantom power supply type of microphone (optional accessory) with sharp directivity characteristics can be attached. It can also be detached from the unit for use as an interview microphone.

Other kinds of microphones can also be connected and, using the model AJ-MH700P microphone holder (optional accessory), attached to the unit.

NEWS REC function

This function especially supports shooting in the context of news gathering or documentary filming to ensure that no opportune shutter opportunities are passed up. In other words, by controlling the start key acknowledgment time, the unit can continuously record without the user having to interrupt the recording: this safeguards against the failure to record those precious moments—a failure that occurs when recording is resumed after it has been shut down temporarily.

RETAKE function

This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts when a cut turns out to be no good during the shooting of news, reports or art programs. Users should remember to handle this function very carefully. If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and a particular cut is clearly judged to be no good, the tape is rewound to the start of the cut concerned and the rec pause (rec standby) mode is established by operating the MODE CHECK button and lens RET button. Since recording is now commenced from that point on the tape, the no-good cut will be deleted. In order to prevent the cut prior to the no-good cut from being deleted, a part of the no-good cut equivalent to ten or so frames is left behind. By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, this function is very effective in achieving economical operation.

INTERVAL REC function

This function makes simple interval shooting possible. It proves to be very effective when shooting programs with a nature theme or art programs.

Features

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

“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Îare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

System Configuration

Microphone kit AJ-MC700P

Wireless microphone receiver WX-RJ700

Microphone holder AJ-MH700P

Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON

Rain cover SHAN-RC700

Soft carrying case AJ-SC900

Tripod mount adapter SHAN-TM700

Extension control unit AJ-EC3

Camera/VTR AJ-HDC27A

Setup memory card Multi-media card

Battery case AU-M402H

Battery case/Battery holder

AC adapter AJ-B75

Cassette tape AJ-HP23LP AJ-HP32LP AJ-HP46LP

Cleaning tape AJ-CL12LP

Battery charger AG-B425 AJ-B450

Panasonic Battery AU-BP402 AJ-BP490

Anton/Bauer Battery

Sony Battery BP-90 BP-L60/L90 NP-1

2˝ viewfinder AJ-HVF27P

Power supply section

Battery mount

This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.

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

When operating this unit using an AC power source, this socket is connected to the model AJB75 AC adapter (optional accessory).

BREAKER button

To protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped when an overcurrent flows inside the unit, and the power is automatically turned off. Push this button to the pushed-in position after performing internal inspections and adjustments. If there is no problem, the power will be turned back on.

POWER switch ON

: Set here to turn on the power.

OFF

: Set here to turn off the power.

Parts and their functions

Accessory mounting section

Hooks for attaching shoulder strap

Attach the ends of the accessory shoulder strap to these hooks.

Light shoe

Use this to attach the video light, etc.

Lens mount (Bayonet type)

Use this to attach the lens.

Lever for securing lens

Insert the lens into the lens mount 3, and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to secure the lens.

Lens mount cap

To remove the cap, push the lever for securing the lens 4up. Keep the cap in place while the lens is not attached.

Lens cable/microphone cable clamp

This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or microphone cable.

Tripod mount

Mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700), available as an optional accessory, when the unit is to be anchored to the tripod.

LENS terminal (12-pin)

The connecting cable of the lens is connected here. For details concerning the lenses that can be used, consult your dealer.

Shoulder pad

This pad can be adjusted to facilitate operation when the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder. The pad position can be moved forward or backward when the two securing screws are loosened.

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Audio function section (1)

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

Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack.

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

When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.

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

This is used to select the method for adjusting the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO

: Set here for automatic adjustment.

MAN

: Set here for manual adjustment.

AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch

This is used to select the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.

FRONT

: The input signals supplied from the

microphone which has been connected to the MIC IN jack 1are recorded.

REAR

: The audio input signals supplied from the

audio component which has been connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5is recorded.

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

An audio component or microphones are connected here.

LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 48V) selector switch

This is used to switch the audio input signals from the audio component which has been connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5.

LINE

: The audio input signals from the audio

component serving as the line input are selected.

MIC

: The audio input signals from the internal

power supply type of microphone are selected. (The phantom mic power is not supplied from the unit.)

+48V

: The audio input signals from the external

power supply type of microphone are selected. (The phantom mic power is supplied from the unit.)

CUE switch CH1

: The audio CH1 signals are recorded on the

cue track.

MIX

: Audio CH1 and CH2 mixed signals are

recorded on the cue track.

CH2

: The audio CH2 signals are recorded on the

cue track.

<Note>

This switch can be made ineffective using the VTR MAIN MENU. (See page 99)

Parts and their functions

Audio function section (2)

AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)

This is connected to the audio component. The sound of audio CH1 and the sound of audio CH2 are output separately. The switching of the recording sound and playback sound is coupled with the setting of the MONITOR OUT SDI switch. (No sound will be output when the SDI switch is at OFF.)

DC OUT (DC power output) socket

This is the DC 12 V output socket. A current of approximately 100 mA can be supplied.

ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment) control

This is used to adjust the volume of the warning alarms from the earphone which has been connected to the speaker <or PHONES jack ?. The warning alarms are not audible when this control is at its lowest setting.

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MONITOR (volume adjustment) control

This is used to adjust the volume of all the sound delivered through the speaker or earphone except for the warning alarms. The sound is not audible when this control is at its lowest setting.

Parts and their functions

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Speaker

The EE sound during recording or the playback sound during playback can be monitored through this speaker. The warning alarms are output in synchronization with the flashing or lighting of the warning lamps and warning displays. The sound heard from the speaker is automatically cut off when the earphone is connected to the PHONES jack ?.

MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selector) switch

This is used to select the audio channels whose sound is to be output from the speaker or microphone.

CH1

: The audio CH1 signals are output.

1/2 : The audio CH1 and CH2 mixed signals or

stereo audio signals are output. However, only mixed signals are output through the speaker.

CH2

: The audio CH2 signals are output.

MONITOR (audio selector) switch

This is used to select the sound which is to be output to the earphone when “1/2” has been selected by the MONITOR SELECT switch =.

: The audio CH1 and CH2 stereo audio signals

are output.

MIX

: The audio CH1 and CH2 mixed audio signals

are output.

PHONES (earphone) jack (mini jack)

When an earphone (optional accessory) is connected, the sound selected by the MONITOR switch >can be heard from the earphone. In addition, the warning alarms relating to the unit’s operations or statuses can be heard through the earphone. An earphone which is capable of delivering a sufficiently high volume is recommended. However, when the earphone is connected, the sound heard through the speaker

will be automatically cut off.

Viewfinder section

(Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P)

(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating intructions of the viewfinder.)

Parts and their functions

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TALLY switch

This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.

HIGH

: The brightness of the front tally lamp is

increased.

OFF

: The front tally lamp is turned off.

LOW

: The brightness of the front tally lamp is

reduced.

PEAKING control

This is used to adjust the outlines of the images seen inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

CONTRAST control

This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

BRIGHT control

This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

Front tally lamp

This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3is set to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. The lamp’s brightness when it is lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or LOW).

Lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions

This lever is loosened when the viewfinder position is to be adjusted in the back/front and/or sideways directions.

Eyepiece

Back tally lamp

This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.

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Diopter adjustment ring

This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter in such a way that the user can see the image on the viewfinder screen most clearly.

Connecting plug

Locking ring

Microphone holder

Viewfinder stopper screw

To detach the viewfinder from the camera, first loosen the stopper screw, and then remove the viewfinder.

Viewfinder (optional accessory)

While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers (safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.

ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder.

: The zebra pattern is displayed.

OFF

: The zebra pattern is not displayed.

When the unit is shipped, the zebra pattern is set so that an area of less than 85% is displayed with a video level of at least 70% or so. Using the setting menu, this area can be set between 50% and over 110% or at a constant level.

Synchro scan adjustment switches

These switches become effective when the shutter switch 7is set to ON and synchro scanning is selected. They are used to adjust the synchro scan speed. When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed is reduced; conversely, when the “+” switch is pressed, it is increased. During personal computer monitor shooting, etc. adjust these switches to the positions where the horizontal bar noise inside the viewfinder is decreased.

WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch PRST

: Set the switch to this position in cases where

there is not enough time to adjust the white balance. The 3200 K white balance value is stored in the memory. (This can be changed to 4300 K.)

A or B

: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch 6is set to

AWB, the white balance is automatically adjusted to match the setting position of the CC FILTER control 1, and the adjustment

value is stored in memory A or memory B. When the CC FILTER control and the WHITE BAL switch are set to the same positions as they were when adjustment was performed, the adjustment value stored in the memory is recalled, and the unit is automatically adjusted to the white balance that corresponds to this value. If this switch setting is changed while the menu display mode is set to “3” (default setting), the new setting will appear at the WHITE BAL switch display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “A”)

Shooting (recording)/playback function section (1)

CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter selector) control

This is used to select the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject. If the control setting is changed while the menu display mode is set to “3” (default setting), the new setting will appear at the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen.

The two types shown above are provided for filter combinations.

Control settings and filter selection

Parts and their functions

Examples of filter selection

Shooting conditions

CC filter

Sunrise, sunset, inside a studio

3200 K

ND filter

1 (CLEAR)

Outdoors under a clear sky

C (4300 K) or D (6300 K)

2 (1/4 ND) or 3 (1/16 ND)

Outdoors under cloudy or rainy skies

6300 K

1 (CLEAR) or 2 (1/4 ND)

Snowscapes, high mountains, seashores or other perfectly clear scenery

C (4300 K) or D (6300 K)

3 (1/16 ND) or 4 (1/64 ND)

CC FILTER control (large diameter) setting

CC filter selection

Cross filter

3200 K

4300 K

6300 K

ND FILTER control (small diameter) setting

ND filter selection

CLEAR (Transparent)

1/4 ND

1/16 ND

1/64 ND

Shooting (recording)/playback function section (2)

OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch

This is used to select 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 pictures shot by the camera are selected.

GAIN (gain selector) switch

This is used to select the gain of the video amplifier in accordance with the lighting status during shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L, M and H settings are specified by the setting menu ahead of time. The settings at shipment are 0 dB for L, 6 dB for M, and 12 dB for H. If this switch setting is changed while the display mode is set to “3,” the new setting will appear at the gain display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “12 dB”)

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

: This is selected when the white balance is to

be adjusted automatically. When the WHITE BAL switch (3) is set to “A or B” at this time, the adjusted value will be stored in memory A or memory B.

ABB

: This is selected for automatically adjusting the

black balance. The adjusted value is stored in a dedicated

memory. Black shading is automatically corrected when SHD and ABB SW CTRL on the OPTION screen of CAM MAIN MENU 4 are set to ON and the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed continuously for 8 seconds or more on the ABB side.

Parts and their functions

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting position

BARS

Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. Use this position in the following circumstances.

When the video monitor is to be adjusted

When the color bar signals are to be recorded

CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF

The pictures shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. MANUAL KNEE is selected as the default setting.

CAM. AUTO KNEE ON

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

AUTO KNEE function

If the level is adjusted to people or scenery for shooting when the background is very bright, the background becomes subject to white-out, causing the buildings and scenery in the background to be blurred. When the AUTO KNEE function is activated in a situation like this, the background can be reproduced distinctly. This function is very effective for shooting in the following situations.

When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky

When shooting people inside a vehicle or a building and outdoor scenery seen through windows at the same time

When shooting scenes with a high contrast

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When white balance or black balance are being automatically adjusted and the switch is pressed again to either the AWB side or to the ABB side, the automatic adjustment for the side pressed will be stopped. The adjusted value in this case is the value before automatic adjustment was performed.

Shooting (recording)/playback function section (3)

SHUTTER switch

This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be used. When the SEL side is pressed, the shutter speed and mode display are changed in the range which was set ahead of time in the setting menu. If this switch setting is changed while the display mode is set to “2” or “3,” the new setting will appear at the shutter display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “: 1/120”, “: 1/61.2”)

ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6pin)

The AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected here.

<Note>

Before connecting or disconnecting the remote control cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and extension control unit to the OFF position.

HD SDI OUT connector (BNC)

The HD SDI signals (video and audio) for the monitor in accord with the position of the MONITOR OUT SDI switch :are output from here. When the SDI switch is at “EE/PB,” the EE video and EE audio signals will be output during recording and the playback video and playback audio signals will be output during playback. When the SDI switch is at “EE,” the camera video signals are output at all times. When the CHARACTER switch is set to ON while performing the menu settings, it is possible to superimpose the setting menus onto the pictures being shot so that they can be checked on the monitor screen.

SDI switch

This is used to select the video and audio signals which are to be output from the HD SDI OUT connector and the audio signals which are to be output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.

EE/PB

: During playback, the playback video and

playback audio signals are output; in all other modes, the EE video and EE audio signals are output.

: The EE video and EE audio signals are

output at all times.

OFF

: Signal output is stopped. (This serves

effectively as a power-conserving mode.)

<Note>

With the settings at shipment, this function does not work at the OFF position when a cable is connected to the HD SDI OUT connector. For further details, refer to the FUNCTION screen (page 95) of the VTR menu. During recording, the HD SDI OUT output signals cannot be switched from ON to OFF or vice versa. The status set prior to the commencement of recording is maintained.

Parts and their functions

Shooting (recording)/playback function section (4)

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CHARACTER switch

This controls whether the characters are to be superimposed onto the pictures which are output from the HD SDI OUT connector.

: The characters are superimposed.

OFF

: The characters are not superimposed.

VTR START button

When this is pressed, recording starts; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button functions in the same way as the lens VTR button.

VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch

This is used to select the power supply mode when the VTR has temporarily stopped recording (REC PAUSE mode).

SAVE

: This is the tape protection mode. The

cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status. Less power is consumed than at the STBY position, and the operating time provided by the battery is prolonged. Compared with the STBY position, it takes longer for recording to commence after the VTR START button

has been pressed. When the switch is set to this position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

STBY

: At this position, recording is commenced as

soon as the VTR START button is pressed.

<Note>

When the prescribed amount of time has elapsed in the STBY mode, the unit is automatically set to the SAVE mode. To return the unit to the STBY mode, set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and then again to the STBY position.

Parts and their functions

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Shooting (recording)/playback function section (5)

PLAY/PAUSE button

This is pressed to view the playback picture on the viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor. The button’s lamp comes on during playback. When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set to pause in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), and the button’s lamp flashes. If the unit is left in the pause mode for two minutes, it automatically changes to the stop (STOP) mode.

STOP button

This is pressed to stop the tape travel.

EMERGENCY screw (inside rubber cap)

If the cassette does not eject even when the EJECT button is pressed, use a screwdriver or similar implement to push and turn the EMERGENCY screw at the same time: this will cause the cassette to be ejected.

Parts and their functions

MODE CHECK button

While this button is held down, the camera’s setting mode is shown in the viewfinder. This does not affect the output signals of the camera.

USER 1 and USER 2 buttons

A user setting can be allocated to each of these buttons using the setting menu. When a button is pressed, the user setting mode allocated to it is selected. When the button is pressed again, the selected mode is released.

EJECT button

This is pressed to insert or eject the cassette.

REW button

This is pressed to rewind the tape. The button’s lamp comes on during rewinding. When it is pressed during playback, the tape will be reviewed (rewound and played back) at about twice the regular speed while the button is held down.

FF button

This is pressed to fast forward the tape. The button’s lamp comes on during fast forwarding. When it is pressed during playback, the tape will be cued (fast forwarded and played back) at about twice the regular speed while the button is held down.

Warning/status display section

Back tally lamp (unit)

When the back tally switch 2is set to ON, this lamp serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the viewfinder.

Back tally switch

This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1.

: The unit’s back tally lamp is operational.

OFF

: The unit’s back tally lamp is not operational.

WARNING lamp

When a problem of some form or other occurs within the VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights.

LIGHT switch ON

: The display window 5is illuminated.

OFF

: The illumination of the display window is

turned off.

Display window

This displays the alarms, remaining battery charge, audio levels, time data, etc. relating to the VTR unit.

Parts and their functions

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Menu operation section

Setup card insertion slot

The setup card, available as an optional accessory, is inserted into this slot.

MENU button

When this is pressed, the camera unit’s user menu screen, which was set at the time of shipment, appears. When it is pressed again, the VTR unit’s user menu screen appears. When it is pressed once more, the menu screen display is cleared. The selection of the menu for the user menu can be changed on the USER MENU SELECT screen.

JOG dial button

When this dial button is turned while the menu screen is displayed, the cursor is moved to each of the setting items. The menu items are set by operating this dial button. There are two types of menus, MAIN and SUB, and each menu is displayed on a page-by-page basis. The menu configuration can be changed to suit the desired objective. For details on the menu operation method, refer to “Menu operations” on pages 70 to 72.

Parts and their functions

When the power is turned on

Status display

Camera unit’s user menu

VTR unit’s user menu

Press the MENU button.

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Time code related section (1)

GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

Supply the analog HD reference signal to this connector for gen-locking the camera unit or when externally locking the time code.

TC IN connector (BNC)

Supply the time code which will serve as the reference to this connector when externally locking the time code.

TC OUT connector (BNC)

To lock the time code of an external VTR to the unit’s time code, connect this connector to the time code input (TC IN) connector on the external VTR.

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“+” button, “–” button

These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure in the digit which was made to flash by the SHIFT button 8when the time code or user’s bit is to be set.

SHIFT button

This causes the digit to be set to flash when the time code or user’s bit is to be set.

TCG (time code selector) switch

This is used to set the running mode of the built-in time code generator.

F-RUN

: Set here to have the time code run all the

time regardless of the VTR’s operation. This position is used to align the time code with the time or externally lock the time code.

SET

: Set here when the time code or user’s bit is

to be set.

R-RUN

: Set here to have the time code run only

during recording. The time code on the tape with scene-toscene continuity is recorded continuously.

Time code related section (2)

HOLD button

The time data display of the counter display section which was on the screen at the moment when this button is pressed is held. (However, the time code generator keeps running.) When the button is pressed again, the hold status is released. It is used, for instance, to find out the time at which a particular scene was shot.

<Note>

If the HOLD button is pressed and held down while the DISPLAY switch 6has been set to UB, “HOLD” on the counter display flashes, and the button functions to display the VITC user’s bit information recorded in the video AUX area on the counter display section.

RESET button

This is used to reset the time data on the counter display section to “00:00:00:00.” If it is pressed while the TCG switch 9is at the SET position, the time code data and user’s bit data are respectively reset to “00:00:00:00.”

DISPLAY switch

This is used to display the time code, CTL or user’s bit on the counter display section depending on the setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch

: The user’s bit is displayed.

: The time code is displayed.

CTL

: CTL is displayed.

Parts and their functions

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Power supply

Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack

A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit’s power supply.

To use the battery pack, there is a choice of three makes of batteries, namely:

Panasonic

Anton/Bauer

Sony

<Note>

Batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing the setting menu but no guarantees are made for the system when they are actually used with this unit.

Before using the battery pack, recharge the battery using the battery charger. (For details on the recharging method, refer to the operating instructions of the battery concerned.)

<Note>

An intelligent battery system and ultra light system are supported. The remaining battery charge displayed inside the viewfinder is usually shown as a percentage of the full charge, but when the battery charge is nearly completely dissipated, the percentage display is replaced with a voltage display.

Attach the battery pack. Insert the pack in the direction shown by the arrows, and then slide it into position.

To detach the battery, pull the battery mount removal lever all the way down, and slide the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow.

Power output socket for lighting

Lighting control switch

Removal lever

Battery pack

Power supply

Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack

<Notes>

Do not pull the rubber cap forcefully.

When mounting the battery case, take care not to pinch the connecting cord.

Detach the battery mount.

Attach the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover, and raise it above the rubber cap: screw holes will now be visible. Tighten the screws using a screwdriver, then attach the case to the unit and tighten the screws fully.

Connect the AU-M402H battery case connector with the connector on the unit.

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

<Note>

Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, be absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power.

Power supply

Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack

<Note>

When mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch the connecting cord.

Detach the battery mount. See page 22.

Attach the accessory battery mounting connector.

Attach the Sony battery holder. As shown in the figure, attach the battery case with the cover detached and then the detached cover.

Tighten the mounting screws.

Tighten the power contact screws.

Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction shown by the arrows.

Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal part) with the holes at the bottom of the case, and use the battery holder screws to attach the case to the battery mounting connector.

Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack

Attach the accessory battery mounting connector.

Attach the battery case for the BP-90.

1. Tighten the mounting screws.

2. Tighten the power contact screws.

3. Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction shown by the arrows.

4. Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal part) with the holes at the bottom of the case, and use the screws to attach the case.

Using an AC power supply

When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used

<Notes>

Check the pin signals of the EXT DC IN socket when using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A)

Power from the AC adapter takes precedence when both a battery pack and AC adapter have been connected.

When using the AC adapter, be absolutely sure to first set the power of the AC adapter to ON and then set the unit’s power switch to ON. If the power is turned on in the reverse sequence, the output voltage of the AC adapter will rise gradually, and the unit may malfunction as a result.

Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the EXT DC IN socket on the unit.

EXT DC IN socket

Set the power of the AC adapter to ON.

Set the unit’s power switch to ON.

Pin no. Signal

1 GND

2, 3

4 +12 V

Power supply

<Notes>

Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, be absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power.

When attaching the battery case or holder, take care not to pinch the connecting cord.

Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithiumion battery

Attach the accessory battery mounting connector. (Refer to the previous page.)

Attach the battery holder for the lithium-ion battery.

1. As shown in the figure, detach the battery clamp, and attach the holder using the mounting screws.

2. Tighten the power contact screws.

3. Attach the battery clamp.

Battery clamp

Attaching the lens

Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the mount cap.

Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in the top center of the lens mount, and attach the lens.

Push down the lever for securing the lens to secure the lens.

Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it to the LENS socket.

<Notes>

For details on handling the lens, refer to the operating instructions which accompany the lens.

The following lens adjustments and camera adjustments may be necessary depending on the lens mounted.

1. Lens flange back adjustment

2. Lens auto iris operating speed adjustment

3. Lens white shading adjustment (performed on the unit)

Lever for securing the lens

Mark

LENS socket

Mount cap

Adjusting the lens flange

If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image-forming surface). Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless the lens is replaced.

Adjustment method

Attach the lens to the camera. At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.

Set the lens aperture to manual and open the aperture.

Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video output level is achieved at a distance of about 3 meters away from the chart used for the flange back adjustment. If the video level is too high, use the filters and shutter.

Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus) ring.

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On some lenses, this may be marked as F.b (flange back) ring.

Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either manually or electrically.

Shoot the chart used for the flange back adjustment, and turn the distance ring to adjust the focus.

Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position, and turn the F.f ring to adjust the focus. Take care not to move the distance ring during this process.

Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring.

Repeat steps 5to 7until the focus is adjusted at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

<Note>

For details on the adjustment method and lens positions, refer also to the operating instructions that accompany the lens.

Approx. 3 meters

Adjusting the white shading

Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to be re-adjusted.

Adjustment method

<Notes>

The method below can be used for the white shading adjustments with most lenses. However, with some very special lenses, a different adjustment method may be necessary.

Even when the white shading has been adjusted, tinting may occur in the vertical direction near the lens aperture open position. This is a phenomenon which is inherent to lenses and optical systems and is not indicative of malfunctioning.

SHUTTER: OFF

GAIN: L (0 dB)

JOG dial button

MENU button

Attach the lens to the camera. At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.

Set the electronic shutter to OFF, and set the gain to “L (0 dB).”

If the lens is provided with an extender, disengage the extender function. Similarly, if the lens is provided with a ratio converter, disengage the ratio converter function.

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “VF DISPLAY” screen of CAM MAIN MENU 2.

Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70%, ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85% and ZEBRA2 to STOP. (Default setting mode)

Press the MENU button and close the menu screen.

Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.

Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of color irregularities.

<Note>

Since flicker tends to occur under fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such lights, use a source of light such as sunlight or a halogen lamp which does not tend to produce flicker.

Set the lens aperture to manual, and adjust the lens aperture in such a way that ZEBRA fills the whole screen. Check that the lens aperture is between F/4 and F/11.

<Notes>

Since unevenness in the lighting will make it impossible for ZEBRA to fill part of the screen, try adjusting the lighting position, etc.

Try adjusting the lighting position, etc. also when the lens aperture is not between F/4 and F/11.

Always be sure to leave the electronic shutter at OFF.

Adjusting the white shading

AUTO W/B BAL switch

WHITE BAL switch: “A” or “B”

Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and initiate the automatic white balance (AWB) adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.

Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB) adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.

Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB) adjustment again using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “WHITE SHADING” screen of CAM MAIN MENU 4.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the DETECTION, and press the JOG dial button. “ACTIVE” now appears on the screen to indicate that the white shading is being automatically adjusted. The adjustment is completed when the “ACTIVE” display is cleared.

Press the MENU button to close the menu screen.

Repeat step 6.

If the lens is provided with an extender, engage the extender function, and repeat steps

to 9.

The white shading adjustment is now complete. The adjusted values are retained in the non-volatile memory so that there is no need to adjust the white shading again even after the unit’s power is turned off.

JOG dial button

MENU button

Adjusting the viewfinder

(The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)

Attaching the viewfinder

Stopper screw

Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF.

Connect the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal.

<Note>

When connecting the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal, push the plug firmly into place.

Push the viewfinder down.

Tighten the stopper screw firmly.

Detaching the viewfinder

Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF.

Loosen the stopper screw, pull the viewfinder straight up, and draw it out.

<Note>

Use both hands to draw the viewfinder out. It may not be possible to remove the viewfinder smoothly with one hand, which may cause damage to it.

Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder connecting terminal.

Adjusting the viewfinder

(The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)

Adjusting the viewfinder position

Pull up the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions to disengage the lock.

Loosen the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions.

Move the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions, and adjust its position.

Tighten the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions until it locks the viewfinder in place.

Lever

Viewfinder

Audio input preparation

Open the mic holder.

Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw.

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

When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use

The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.

AJ-HVF27P

MIC IN jack

Mic holder

Locking screw

Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded.

AUDIO IN switches

Audio input preparation

Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.

Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the screws provided with the AJ-MH700P mic holder.

Screws provided with mic holder

Locking screw

Attach the microphone to the mic holder, and tighten the locking screw.

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

Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded.

Attaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder (optional accessory)

When attaching a microphone to the main unit for use

MIC IN jack

AUDIO IN switches

Audio input preparation

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

Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded.

AUDIO IN connectors

<Note>

When extending the microphone’s connecting cable, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply system.

<Note>

When the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch is set to “+48V,” the phantom power supply system is supported.

When connecting a microphone to the MIC IN jack

Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the AUDIO IN connector on the camera. Two microphones can be connected to the CH1 and CH2 connectors.

Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the microphone or microphones have been connected to “REAR.”

When connecting a microphone to the AUDIO IN connector

MIC IN jack

AUDIO IN switches

Audio input preparation

Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver to the WXZJ770 camera attachment.

Align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins on the battery case, etc. to attach the wireless receiver.

Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the wireless receiver using the XLR cable.

Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the XLR cable has been connected to “REAR.”

Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to “MIC.”

Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to “LINE.”

When detaching the wireless receiver, push up the lever on the bottom panel of the camera attachment to disengage it.

<Note>

For details on the operations and other aspects of the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver, refer to the operating instructions which accompany the receiver.

Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver when Panasonic’s wireless system is to be used.

When using a wireless microphone

WX-RJ700 wireless receiver

WX-ZJ770 camera attachment

Audio output connectors

AUDIO IN connectors

AUDIO IN switches

XLR cable

Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component using the XLR cable.

Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the microphone or microphones have been connected to “REAR.”

When connecting audio components

AUDIO IN connectors

AUDIO IN switches

LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch

Mounting the unit on a tripod

Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod.

<Note>

Select the attachment holes that best support the center of gravity of the unit and tripod attachment. Check that the diameters of the selected holes match the diameters of the pan head.

Attach the camera to the tripod attachment. Slide the camera toward the front along the grooves until it clicks into place.

Use the tripod attachment available as an optional accessory for mounting the unit onto a tripod.

Pan head

Tripod attachment

Red lever

Tripod attachment

Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment

While pressing the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow, slide the unit toward the rear, and detach it.

Black lever

<Note>

If the pins in the tripod attachment fail to return to their original positions after the camera has been detached, press the red lever again and at the same time move the black lever in the direction of the arrow: this will return the pins to their original positions. Bear in mind that the camera cannot be attached while the pins are left in the center.

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strap mounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap.

<Note>

Check that the shoulder strap is securely fastened.

Shoulder strap

The clip opens when it is pressed here.

To detach the shoulder strap, open the clips on the mounting parts and detach.

Adjusting the shoulder pad position

Loosen the two screws.

Slide the shoulder pad either backward or forward, and find the optimum position.

Tighten the screws to secure the shoulder pad.

The shoulder pad can be slid up to 15 mm either backward or forward from the center position (factory setting). Adjust the pad’s position to operate the unit with the optimum ease.

Shoulder pad

Screws

Bottom section

1•3

AJ-EC3

AJ-

∫

Connecting the extension control unit

Dedicated cable

ECU connector

By connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote control. When the AJ-EC3 is connected and the POWER switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 are set to ON, the unit is automatically set to the remote control mode.

<Notes>

Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 to OFF.

When “OFF” has been selected as the ECU DATA SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of CAM MENU, all the adjustments and settings made using the AJ-EC3 will be cleared when the unit’s power switch is set to OFF. Neither is it possible to save these adjustments and settings on a setup card. However, the menu item settings can be saved on a setup card. When the AJ-EC3 is connected again, its settings will be restored.

When “ON” has been selected as the ECU DATA SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of CAM MENU, all the adjustments and settings made using the AJ-EC3 will not be cleared even when the unit’s power switch is set to OFF.

Attaching the rain cover

Tighten the cord.

Close using the fastener.

Example showing use of the SHANRC700 rain cover

TALLY / REC

BATT

VTR

SAVE

423

Viewfinder lamp displays

TALLY/REC (recording) lamp

This lights up (red) during recording. It flashes when a problem has occurred. For details, refer to the section on the “Warning system” (pages 105, 106).

BATT (battery) lamp

This starts flashing when the battery voltage has dropped to the level where the battery will no longer be usable in several minutes’ time, and it lights when the battery is no longer usable. To prevent operation from being interrupted, replace the battery before the battery has discharged completely. For details, refer to the section on the “Warning system” (pages 105, 106).

(abnormal operating status warning) lamp

This lights when the unit is set to an abnormal operating status for any of the items set to “ON” on the “!LED” screen of the setting menu. For details on selecting the items targeted for the

lamp display, refer to the section on “Setting the lamp displays” (next page).

VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lamp

This lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE. It goes off during recording.

<Note>

In the rec pause mode, the SAVE mode is established automatically, and the lamp lights after the time set for the pause timer (temporary stop time) has elapsed. After two minutes in the play pause mode, the SAVE mode is established automatically, and the lamp lights.

Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P

(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating intructions of the viewfinder.)

Viewfinder lamp displays

Setting item

Description of setting

GAIN 0 dB

Lamp display appears when the gain is set to a value other than “0 dB.”

GAIN

–3 dB

Lamp display appears when the gain is set to a value other than “–3 dB.”

SHUTTER

Lamp display appears when the SHUTTER switch is at ON.

WHITE PRESET

Lamp display appears when “PRST” applies to the channel in the white balance memory.

EXTENDER

Lamp display appears when the lens extender is used.

FILTER

Lamp display appears when the filter is set to a value other than “3200 K.”

BLACK STR

Lamp display appears when the black stretch is at ON.

D4300 K

Lamp display appears when the white balance presetting is 4300 K.

Setting the lamp displays

Select the items targeted for the lamp display on the “!LED” screen of the CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen. (Under the factory settings, the “!LED” screen is not displayed.) To perform operations on the “!LED” screen, either switch the unit to the engineer mode menu or select the “!LED” screen on the CAM USER MENU SELECT 2 screen under the CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen.

<Note>

For details on selecting the engineer mode menu and display screens, refer to “Menu operations” (pages 70 to 72).

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72) to open the “!LED” screen.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the desired item.

Repeat steps 2and 3to set ON or OFF for the other items.

For the selected item, press the JOG dial button, and set whether or not the item is to be displayed on the viewfinder screen. Turn the JOG dial button, select display (ON) or no display (OFF) and press the JOG dial button to enter the selection.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< !LED >

GAIN(0dB) :ON GAIN(–3dB) :OFF SHUTTER :ON WHITE PRESET :OFF EXTENDER :ON FILTER :OFF BLACK STR :OFF D4300K :OFF MATRIX :OFF COLOR CORRECTION :OFF

MATRIX

Lamp display appears when the matrix is at ON.

COLOR CORECTION

Lamp display appears when the color correction is at ON.

Viewfinder screen status displays

In addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings and messages indicating its operating statuses are displayed on the viewfinder screen. The center marker and safety zone markers also appear. The items which have been set to ON by the switches relating to the viewfinder displays or the VF DISPLAY screen of the setting menu are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen. When settings have been changed or adjustments have been made, messages advising the user of what has been set, what progress has been made in the adjustments and what the adjustment results are can be displayed for about 3 seconds.

Display items and where they are displayed

Extender display

Shutter speed/mode display

Remaining tape display

Battery voltage display

Filter display

White balance memory display

Gain display

Audio level display

Aperture display

Camera warning/information display

;

Safety zone markers

Center marker

Super iris ON display

Zoom position display

TCG display

Master gain setting display

Color temperature display PRE/A/B

Battery type

Total tape length

Preset color temperature display

VTR warning/information display

Interval recording mode display (flashing)

AUDIO CH1/CH2 input display

EX2 1/250 S 10m 14.6V

/46 BP402

1B A 12dB

TCG 00:00:00:00

F5.6 Z99

iREC

!D4.3K

;

6 7 G8 9 >

1 2 = 3 C 4

Viewfinder screen status displays

Extender display

This appears when the lens extender is being used.

Shutter speed/mode display

This indicates the shutter speed or shutter mode setting.

OFF (no display):

The shutter is not used.

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

Shutter speeds (sec.) in the standard mode

1/60.0 to 1/251.3 (SYNCHRO SCAN):

Selection of synchro scan mode

Remaining tape display

During recording, this shows the remaining tape (in minutes) in the VTR. When less than two minutes of tape remain, the figure starts flashing.

Battery voltage display

This indicates the battery voltage (V) during operation. The voltage is displayed as a percentage when a digital battery is used.

Filter display

This indicates the type of filter selected.

White balance memory display

This indicates the automatic adjustment memory selected for the white balance.

A: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “A.” B: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “B.” P: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “PRST.”

Gain display

This indicates the gain (dB) of the video amplifier which was set using the GAIN switch.

Audio level display

This indicates the audio level (which can be displayed separately for audio CH1 and CH2). During sine wave input, it roughly corresponds with the VTR’s level meter as shown below.

Camera warning/information display

The black balance, white balance, auto knee function, super iris, super gain and other alarm displays and warnings appear here.

;

Safety zone markers

These indicate the 80% or 90% (factory setting) range of the surface area of the viewfinder screen. The display range proportion is set on the VF DISPLAY screen of the setting menu. For details, refer to “Setting the marker displays” (page 44).

Center marker

This indicates the center of the viewfinder screen. The display is set ON or OFF on the VF DISPLAY screen of the setting menu.

Super iris ON display

“S” appears when the super iris is ON.

Zoom position display

The distance from the WIDE end to TEL end of the zoom lens is indicated here as a number from 0 to

99.

TCG display

This indicates the time code generator value.

Master gain setting display

The GAIN L/M/H values currently set appear here when the MODE CHECK button is pressed.

Color temperature display PRE/A/B

This indicates the color temperature when AWB is executed using white balance memory A or B.

Battery type

This indicates the type of battery selected.

Total tape length

This indicates the total length of the cassette tape.

Preset color temperature display

This indicates the preset white balance value.

VTR warning/information display

Alarm displays such as SLACK, REC WARNING, HUMID, SERVO and RF as well as other warnings are indicated here.

Interval recording mode display (flashing)

AUDIO CH1/CH2 input display

The input signals to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2 are indicated here.

Aperture display

This indicates the approximate aperture setting (F number).

<Note>

This appears when a lens with an aperture display function is being used.

Audio level display

VTR’s level meter

-40 -30 -25 -18/20 -15 -10 -5 0

Viewfinder screen status displays

Selecting the display items

The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can each be set to ON or OFF on the “VF INDICATOR” screen of the CAM MENU or on the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of the VTR MENU.

Selectable items

Selecting the display items

On the “VF INDICATOR” screen of CAM MENU

Extender display (EXTENDER)

Shutter speed/mode display (SHUTTER)

Filter display (FILTER)

White balance memory display (WHITE)

Gain display (GAIN)

Aperture value and super iris ON display (IRIS)

Camera ID display (CAMERA ID)

Zoom position display (ZOOM LVL)

Color temperature display (COLOR TEMP)

<Note>

The camera ID appears when color bar signals are to be recorded in accordance with the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting. For details, refer to “Setting the camera ID” (page

44).

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72) to open the “VF INDICATOR” screen.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the desired item.

Repeat steps 2and 3to set ON or OFF for other items.

For the selected item, press the JOG dial button, and set whether or not the item is to be displayed on the viewfinder screen. Turn the JOG dial button to select display (ON) or no display (OFF), and press the JOG dial button to enter the selection.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< VTR VF INDICATOR >

TAPE(IND) :ON BATTERY(IND) :ON LEVEL METER(IND) :CH1 TC(IND) :OFF VTR WARNING(IND) :NORMAL SAVE LED(IND) :SAVE&TAPE

< VF INDICATOR >

EXTENDER :ON SHUTTER :ON FILTER :ON WHITE :ON GAIN :ON IRIS :S+IRIS CAMERA ID :ON ZOOM LVL :ON COLOR TEMP :ON

On the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of VTR MENU

Remaining tape display (TAPE)

Remaining battery charge display (BATTERY)

Level meter display (LEVEL METER)

Time code display (TC)

VTR warning display (VTR WARNING)

SAVE lamp display (SAVE LED)

< VTR VF INDICATOR >

TAPE(IND) :ON BATTERY(IND) :ON LEVEL METER(IND) :CH1 TC(IND) :OFF VTR WARNING(IND) :NORMAL SAVE LED(IND) :SAVE&TAPE

< VF INDICATOR >

EXTENDER :ON SHUTTER :ON FILTER :ON WHITE :ON GAIN :ON IRIS :S+IRIS CAMERA ID :ON ZOOM LVL :ON COLOR TEMP :ON

Viewfinder screen status displays

Display modes and setting change messages

The display of messages advising the user of what changes have been made to the settings and what the adjustment results are can be turned off for some or all of the items displayed.

<Note>

The message displays also depend on the status of other menu settings. For instance, even when “1 (no display)” is set as the filter selection, the filter selection will be displayed when FILTER is set to “ON” on the VF INDICATOR screen.

±±

: Message is to be displayed.

: Message is not to be

displayed.

Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modes

Situation in which message is displayed Message

Display mode

setting

123

tt tt ±±

When the filter selection has been changed Filter: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4), m (m=A, B, C, D)

tt tt ±±

When the gain setting has been changed GAIN: n dB

(n= –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30)

tt tt ±±

When the WHITE BAL switch setting has been changed

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

tt ±± ±±

When the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch has been set to AUTO KNEE or OFF

<Note>

This display is shown for about 3 seconds immediately after the unit’s power has been switched on.

AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)

tt ±± ±±

When the shutter speed/mode setting has been changed

SS: 1/100 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

S.SCAN)

tt ±± ±±

When the white balance (AWB) has been adjusted

Example) AWB: OK For details, refer to “Adjusting the white balance” (pages 47 to 50).

tt ±± ±±

When the black balance (ABB) has been adjusted

Example) ABB: OK For details, refer to “Adjusting the black balance” (page

51).

Viewfinder screen status displays

Switching the display mode

The display mode settings are switched on the VF DISPLAY screen.

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72) to open the “VF DISPLAY” screen.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “DISP MODE” item.

Press the JOG dial button, and set the desired display mode. Turn the JOG dial button to select the display contents, and press the JOG dial button to enter the selection.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< VF DISPLAY >

DISP CONDITION:NORMAL DISP MODE :3 VF OUT :Y VF DTL :2 ZEBRA1 DETECT :070% ZEBRA2 DETECT :085% ZEBRA2 :STOP LOW LIGHT LVL :OFF

Setting the marker displays

The center marker and safety zone marker displays are set on the VF MARKER screen.

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72) to open the “VF MARKER” screen.

Perform the same operations as for the “VF DISPLAY” screen to set each item.

< VF MARKER >

SAFETY ZONE :3 CENTER MARK :ON FRAME SIG :4:3

MARK :OFF LVL :15

Setting the camera ID

The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen. Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used.

<Note>

The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menu is displayed even if color bar signals are output.

<Note>

The camera ID is recorded at the same time as the color bar signals if “CAMERA ID” on the VF INDICATOR screen has been set to “ON.”

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72) to open the “CAMERA ID” screen.

Turn the JOG dial button until the character to be set appears. When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in the following sequence:

Space:

)

letters: A—Z

numbers: 0—9

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next position (right), and repeat steps

to 5to set the characters.

Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< CAMERA ID >

ID :

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the ID item.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) flashes, and the input mode is established.

< CAMERA ID >

ID :

CH1 CH2

EMPHASIS

-dB

BATT

TAPE

SERVO

HUMID SLACK

SLAVE TCG HOLD

h min s frm

Screen displays

Displays relating to errors and warnings

For details, refer to “Warning system” (pages 105 and

106).

Remaining tape display

When there are 21 or more minutes of the tape remaining, all 7 segments up to the “F” position light. When there are less than 21 minutes of the tape remaining, the segments go out one by one in sequence every 3 minutes.

Remaining battery charge display

If a battery with a digital display (% display) is used, all 7 segments up to the “F” position light when the 70% or more of the battery charge remains. When there is less than 70% of the battery charge remaining, the segments go out one by one in sequence every time the remaining charge drops by 10%.

Audio channel level meter

CH1 CH2

EMPHASIS

-dB

BATT

TAPE

SERVO

HUMID SLACK

SLAVE TCG HOLD

h min s frm

Error code display

Warning displays RF : Clogged video head SERVO: Servo disturbance HUMID : Formation of condensation on the head drum SLACK: Problem in tape take-up

Displays relating to time codes

Time code-related switch settings and display items

CH1 CH2

EMPHASIS

-dB

BATT

TAPE

SERVO

HUMID SLACK

SLAVE TCG HOLD

h min s frm

Time counter display

This displays the time code, CTL, user’s bit and actual time. For the correlation between the items displayed and the switches, refer to the next section.

These displays light for the time code, CTL and actual time DF : Drop frame mode SLAVE : External locking of the time code HOLD : Time code generator in the hold mode (when the

HOLD button has been pressed)

TCG switch

position

DISPLAY switch

position

Display item

SET

TC or CTL Time code

F-RUN or R-RUN

UB User’s bit

CTL CTL

TC Time code

UB User’s bit

<Note>

If the HOLD button is pressed while the DISPLAY switch is set to UB, “HOLD” on the counter display will flash for as long as the switch is held down, and the VITC user’s bit information recorded in the video AUX area will appear on the counter display.

Remaining battery charge and audio channel level and remaining tape displays

Adjusting the date and time

Adjustments and setup using the setting menus

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “TIME/DATE” screen.

Turn the JOG dial button to select the item to be changed, and press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting, and press the JOG dial button to enter the setting.

When the settings are completed, press the JOG dial button to select $TIME/DATE SET, and press the JOG dial button.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

<Note>

The seconds cannot be set. The time always advances from 0 seconds.

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :00 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00 MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :00 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00

MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :00 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00 MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balance

Set the switches as shown in the figure.

FILTER control

WHITE BAL: A or B

OUTPUT: CAM

GAIN: Normally 0 dB

Set to a more suitable gain level if it is too dark.

When the GAIN and WHITE BAL switch settings are changed, messages advising the user of the set positions appear on the setting change message display of the viewfinder screen. (However, this happens only when “3” has been set as the display mode.)

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

For examples of the FILTER control settings, refer to the description of the FILTER control (page 13) in the “Shooting (recording)/playback function section.” When the FILTER control setting is changed, a message advising the user of the set positions appears on the setting change message display of the viewfinder screen. (However, this happens only when “3” has been set as the display mode.)

A better picture can be achieved by adjusting the white balance and black balance in the following sequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) 5ABB (black balance adjustment) 5AWB. There is usually no need to re-adjust the black balance even when the power has been turned off and back on. The white balance must always be re-adjusted when the lighting conditions have changed. If the display mode is set to “2” or “3,” messages advising the user of what progress has been made in the adjustments and what the adjustment results are appear on the viewfinder screen when the black balance or white balance adjustment is commenced. Set the display mode to “1” if these messages are not to be displayed.

For details on the display mode settings, refer to “Display modes and setting change messages” (page 43).

<Notes>

ABB must be performed when the MASTER GAIN levels have been changed on the LOW SETTING, MID SETTING and HIGH SETTING screens of the CAM MENU, when the super gain setting has been changed using the USER button, and when the GAMMA (ON/OFF) has been switched on the CAMERA SETTING screen.

With artificial lighting—particularly fluorescent lights and mercury lamps—the luminance may appear to be constant but the intensity of the R, G and B colors will change in synchronization with the power line frequency. Especially in regions with a 50 Hz power line frequency, mutual interference arises between the vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) of this unit and lighting frequency (50 Hz). As a result, the hue tends to change with the passage of time or flickering occurs, making it impossible to achieve a proper white balance. It is recommended that the white balance be achieved using the settings shown in the table below.

Power line frequency

Shutter speed

50 Hz

1/100

60 Hz

OFF

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balance

Erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen. A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall) near the subject may be used as a substitute for the white pattern. The size of the white object required is shown in the figure below.

Adjust the lens aperture.

Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then release it. The switch returns to the center, and the white balance is automatically adjusted.

At least one-fourth of the screen width

At least one-fourth of the screen height

<Note>

Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.

While the adjustment is in progress, the following message appears on the viewfinder screen (but only when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode).

AWB ACTIVE

AUTO W/B BAL switch

Message appearing while the adjustment is in progress

Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message similar to the one shown in the figure now appears.) The adjustment value is automatically saved in the memory (A or B) which was set in step 1.

AWB A OK 3.2K

Message appearing upon completion of the adjustment

A message such as the following appears if the color temperature of the subject is lower than 2500 K or higher than 5600 K. The downward pointing arrow indicates that the color temperature is lower than the display temperature; conversely, the upward pointing arrow indicates that the it is higher than the display temperature.

<Note>

When a zoom lens with an automatic aperture function is used, aperture hunting may occur. Adjust the aperture’s gain control (marked as IG, IS, S, etc.) provided with the lens. For details, refer to the operating instructions which accompany the lens.

Hunting:

The auto iris response is repeated, causing the brightness levels of the image to become inconsistant.

AWB A OK 2.5K

When the color temperature is lower than 2500 K

AWB A OK 5.6K

When the color temperature is higher than 5600 K

<Note>

When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to the AWB side when the white balance is being adjusted automatically (AWB ACTIVE), the adjustment operation will stop. The adjusted value in this case is the value before automatic adjustment was performed.

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balance

When the white balance cannot automatically be adjusted

An error message appears on the viewfinder screen (when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode).

When there is no time to adjust the white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of the FILTER control (outer).

White balance memories

There are two sets of white balance memories, A and B. When the FILTER INH setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of CAM MENU is ON (default setting), the number of memories for set A and set B is limited to one each. In this case, the memory contents are not coupled with the filter. When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustment values for each filter can be automatically saved in the memories corresponding to the WHITE BAL switch settings (A or B). This unit contains four filters so that a total of 8 (4a2) adjustment values are saved.

When any of the error messages listed above is displayed, take the recommended action, and try adjusting the white balance again. If the error message persists even after repeated attempts, consult your dealer.

<Notes>

On rare occasions, AWB cannot be adjusted and a NG display appears. In a case like this, adjust AWB again.

Messages relating to white balance adjustment

Error

message

Meaning Recommended action

Select a suitable filter.

COLOR TEMP. HIGH

Color temperature is too high.

Select a suitable filter.

COLOR TEMP. LOW

Color temperature is too low.

Increase the amount of light or increase the gain.

LOW LIGHT

There is not enough light.

Reduce the amount of light or reduce the gain.

LEVEL OVER

There is too much light.

If flickering is to blame, install the shutter, and stabilize the shooting conditions.

UNSTABLE CONDITION

The shooting conditions are unstable (shooting under fluorescent light, unstable camera posture, etc.).

White balance search area

It is possible to set the white balance search area to either 90% or 50% by changing the AWB AREA setting on the OPTION screen of the CAM MENU.

90%

50%

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balance

When FILTER INH is set to ON

When AWB is adjusted, the color temperature and filter number applying at the time are displayed. If the filter is then turned, the color temperature and filter number are displayed. The white balance is almost fully adjusted if the subject is illuminated at a color temperature approaching the one displayed.

AWB is adjusted using subject filter (B) with a lighting color temperature of 3200 K.

(Example of display)

AWB A OK 3.2K

The filter is changed to filter (C)

The filter (B) is restored.

“4.3 K (B)” is displayed. (1): This indicates that AWB was adjusted using

the filter.

4.3K(B)

“3.2 K (B)” is displayed, and the status when AWB was first adjusted is indicated.

3.2K(B)

If the color temperature of the subject in this state is near 4.3 K, the white balance is right and so the camera can be used.

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

Adjusting the black balance

Set the switches as shown in the figure.

OUTPUT: CAM

AUTO W/B switch

Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position, and then release it. The switch returns to the center, and the adjustment is performed.

The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following cases:

When the unit is used for the first time

When the unit is used after it has not been used for a prolonged period of time

When the unit is used in an ambient temperature which has fluctuated significantly

When the value selected for the gain switch has been changed

When the super gain setting has been performed using the USER button

When the gamma ON/OFF setting has been changed

While the adjustment is in progress, the following message appears on the viewfinder screen (but only when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode).

<Note>

While the adjustment is in progress, the lens aperture is automatically set to CLOSE.

ABB ACTIVE

Message appearing while the adjustment is in progress

Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message similar to the one shown in the figure now appears.) The adjustment value is automatically saved in the memory.

ABB OK

Message appearing upon completion of the adjustment

<Notes>

Check that the lens connector has been connected and that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE.

While the black balance is being adjusted, the aperture is automatically set to the light-shielding status.

While the black balance is being adjusted, the gain selector circuit is switched automatically. Flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen, but this is not indicative of malfunctioning.

If black shading is not satisfactory even with ABB OK, open the BLACK SHADING screen of CAM MAIN MENU 4, and adjust the black shading. (Refer to page 91.)

When the super gain has been set to ON, the black balance is executed at the preset position in the white balance memory.

When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to the ABB side when the black balance is being adjusted automatically (ABB ACTIVE), the adjustment operation will stop. The adjusted value in this case is the value before automatic adjustment was performed.

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

Setting the electronic shutter

Shutter modes

<Notes>

No matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity.

When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will increasingly open and the depth of focus will become shallower as the shutter speed is increased.

Available shutter modes and shutter speeds

Mode

Shutter speed Application

For shooting fast-moving subjects clearly

Standard

1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000 (sec.)

For shooting in such a way that the horizontal striping is minimized on the monitor screen

SYNCHRO SCAN

Between 1/60.0 sec. and 1/251.3 sec.

Setting the shutter mode and speed

Following the steps for “Switching the display mode” (page 44), set DISP MODE to “2” or “3” on the CAM VF DISPLAY screen of CAM MENU.

SHUTTER switch

Example: “1/120,” “1/61.2,” etc.

Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL. The current shutter setting appears on the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen.

Standard mode

SYNCHRO SCAN

mode

Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again, and repeat this until the desired mode or speed is displayed. When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the display will change in the sequence shown below. When the required shutter speed and mode have been assigned beforehand, only the assigned speed or mode will be displayed.

The SHUTTER switch is used to set the shutter speed and the shutter speed in the standard mode.

The shutter speed in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode can easily be changed using the SYNCHRO (“+” and “–”) buttons.

On the SHUTTER SPEED screen of CAM MENU, the setting range of the shutter speed can be restricted to the required range and whether or not to use the special operation mode (SYNCHRO SCAN) can be selected.

Setting the synchro scan mode

In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, continuous switching inside the 60.0 Hz to 251.3 Hz range can be achieved by pressing the SYNCHRO (“+” and “–”) buttons.

Setting the electronic shutter

Changing the shutter speed and mode selection range

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “SHUTTER SPEED” screen.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

<Notes>

When operating the unit from the AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory), the shutter speed selected by the AJ-EC3 switch will take precedence in determining the actual shutter speed even when operations have been performed on the unit’s SHUTTER SPEED screen.

For details on selecting the engineer mode and display screens, refer to “Menu operations” (pages 70 to 72).

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the desired item.

Press the JOG dial button to set the item to be changed. Turn the JOG dial button to select ON or OFF, and press the button to enter the setting.

SHUTTER switch

Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL and set to SYNCHRO SCAN.

< SHUTTER SPEED >

SYNCHRO SCAN :ON 1/100 :ON 1/120 :ON 1/250 :ON 1/500 :ON 1/1000 :ON 1/2000 :ON

Adjusting the audio level

When the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector switches are set to AUTO, the audio CH1 and CH2 input levels are adjusted automatically. Proceed as follows to adjust the audio channel 1 and 2 levels manually.

Manual audio level adjustments

When the audio levels have been adjusted manually, the limiter circuit is tripped by an excessively high input level. This circuit can be turned ON or OFF on the MIC/AUDIO screen of the VTR menu. (The factory setting is OFF.)

Limiter

Set the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector switches to MAN.

AUTO SELECT CH1 selector switch

AUTO SELECT CH2 selector switch

AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control

AUDIO LEVEL CH2 control

Adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls in such a way that, when audio signals are input, the level meter reading will not exceed 0 dBu even under maximum signal input level conditions.

Setting the time data

When the user’s bit and time code are both to be used, the user’s bit is set first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user’s bit is being set so that the time code setting will be off. The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.

Setting the user’s bit enables information such as memos (dates, times) up to 8 digits in hexadecimal notation to be recorded on the sub code track.

User’s bit memory function

The user’s bit settings (except for the actual time) are automatically saved in the memory and retained even after the power is turned off.

<Notes>

When DATE is selected from the UB MODE items, the real time operations for year/month/day/time of the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.

When TIME is selected from the UB MODE items, the real time operations for hours/minutes/seconds of the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.

Setting the user’s bit

Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.

Set the TCG switch to SET.

Select UB MODE item on the TC/UB screen of VTR MENU.

Set the user’s bit using the SHIFT button, “+” button and “–” button.

SHIFT button:

This is used to start the digit to be set flashing. Each time it is pressed, the flashing moves by one digit to the right.

“+” button:

This increments by 1 the numerical value of the flashing digit.

“–” button:

This decrements by 1 the numerical value of the flashing digit.

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

Hexadecimal

notation

Display

ABCDEF

A to F in hexadecimal notation are displayed as follows:

2,5

Setting the time code

Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

Set the TCG switch to SET.

Switch the TC MODE to DF or NDF on the TC/UB screen of VTR MENU. Select DF to run the time code in the drop frame mode or select NDF to run the time code in the non-drop frame mode.

Set the time code using the SHIFT button, “+” button and “–” button.

SHIFT button:

This is used to start the digit to be set flashing. Each time it is pressed, the flashing moves by one digit to the right.

“+” button:

This increments by 1 the numerical value of the flashing digit.

“–” button:

This decrements by 1 the numerical value of the flashing digit.

Select the TCG switch position. Select F-RUN for running the time code in the freerun mode or select R-RUN for running it in the recrun mode.

Setting the time data

Time code when the battery is replaced

The backup function works even when the battery is replaced, and the time code generator continues to operate for a prolonged duration (approx. 1 year).

<Note>

When the POWER switch is set to ON 5OFF 5ON, the backup accuracy of the time code is approximately ±2 frames.

2,5

Externally locking the time code

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.

Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

Supply the reference time code and reference video signal which are in a phase relationship that satisfies the time code standard to the TC IN connector and GENLOCK IN connector respectively.

The built-in time code generator is now locked to the reference time code. About 10 seconds after locking, the external lock status will be retained even if the connection of the externally supplied reference time code is disconnected. However, the servo lock will be subject to disturbances if it is connected or disconnected during recording (REC).

<Note>

When the external lock operation is performed, the time code is instantly locked to the external time code, and the same value as the external code value appears on the counter display. Do not set the unit to the recording mode during the few seconds it takes for the sync generator to stabilize.

User’s bit setting when the time code is externally locked

When the time code is externally locked, only the time data is locked to the time data of the external time code. This means that the user’s bit can be set separately for each unit. The user’s bit can also be locked to the user’s bit of the external time code. For details, consult your dealer.

To release the external lock

First stop supplying the external time code, and set the TCG switch to R-RUN.

When switching the power from the battery to an external power supply while the time code is externally locked

In order to ensure the continuity of the time code generator’s power, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector, and then remove the battery pack. If the battery pack is removed first, no guarantees can be made for the continuity of the external locking of the time code.

Gen-locking of the camera unit while the time code is externally locked

While the time code is externally locked, the camera unit is gen-locked by the reference video signal which is supplied to the GEN LOCK IN connector.

Setting the time data

GENLOCK IN

TC IN

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

Example of connections for external lock

When locking to an external signal

Reference time code

Reference video signal

How to use the user data

The contents of the setting menus can be saved in the user area of the camera’s memory, and they can be loaded from this area. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses.

User data operation

Menus are used to save the setting menu contents in the user area of the camera’s memory and load them from this area.

Saving the user data

Loading the user data

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of CAM MAIN MENU 4.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE USER DATA item.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data settings are saved in the user area of the camera’s memory.

After the data has been saved, press the MENU button twice. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen of CAM MAIN MENU 3.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ USER DATA item.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data settings saved in the user area of the camera’s memory are loaded, and the settings are completed.

Press the MENU button twice. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE

TITLE1

TITLE2

TITLE3

TITLE4

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

READ ?

YES

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

WRITE ?

YES

Use of the setup memory card (optional accessory) enables the setting menu contents to be saved. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses.

The multimedia cards can be used as the setup cards.

How to eject the setup card

Open the cover by raising its bottom edge, and eject the setup card.

<Note>

Take care not to touch the connector on the edge of the setup card directly.

How to insert the setup card

With the surface bearing the logo facing you, insert the setup card into the setup card slot, and close the cover.

<Note>

Check that the surface bearing the logo is facing you and the lettering is not upside down before inserting the card. When inserting the card, check the direction in which the card is pointing, and if it does not slide neatly into place, it means that the card may be pointing in the wrong direction or that it may be upside down. Do not force the card into place but check which is the front and back and which is the top and bottom, and try inserting the card again.

Bear in mind the following points when using and saving the setup cards.

Avoid high temperatures and high humidity levels.

Keep the cards away from water.

Avoid exposing the cards to electrical charges. Keep the setup card inside the unit with the cover closed.

Setup card operations

If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the card will not be formatted.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu

operations.

The setting menu is cleared, and the display

showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the

top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

Error message

Remedial action

CONFIG NG NO CARD (setup card has not been inserted)

Insert the card.

CONFIG NG ERROR (the card cannot be formatted)

The card may be defective. Replace it.

The operations for saving setting data on the setup card and loading the saved data from the card are performed on the CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen of CAM MAIN MENU 3.

Formatting the setup card

Setup card operations

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen.

To proceed with the formatting of the setup card,

turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor)

to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the

formatting of the card is completed, the following

message appears.

<Note>

When the card is formatted, the settings statuses

applying at the time are also saved in the memory.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears on the screen.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

CONFIG OK

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1 WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

CONFIG ?

YES

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the CARD CONFIG item.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ SELECT :1

WRITE

CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

Saving the data settings on the card

Select the file No.

Give a title to the selected file.

Setup card operations

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the TITLE item.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SELECT item which comes after WRITE, and press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to select a number from 1 to 8, and press the JOG dial button.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) starts flashing, and the input mode is established.

Turn the JOG dial button until the character to be set appears. When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in the following sequence:

Space:

)

letters: A—Z

numbers: 0—9

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next position (right), and repeat steps

to 7to set the characters (maximum of 8).

Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be saved.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

Error message

Remedial action

WRITE NG NO CARD (setup card has not been inserted)

Insert the card.

WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR (formatting error)

The card was formatted by a device other than the unit. Replace the card.

WRITE NG ERROR (the data cannot be saved)

The card may be defective. Replace it.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data saving is completed, the following message appears.

To save the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen, and perform steps

to 11.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

WRITE OK

YES

TITLE :

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

WRITE ?

YES

TITLE :

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

Give a title to the selected file.

Setup card operations

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data loading is completed, the following message appears.

To load the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen, and perform steps

to 6.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

READ OK

YES

TITLE :

If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

Error message

Remedial action

READ NG NO CARD (setup card has not been inserted)

Insert the card.

READ NG FORMAT ERROR (formatting error)

The card was formatted by a device other than the unit. Replace the card.

READ NG NO FILE (file not found)

Save the file data.

READ NG ERROR (the data cannot be loaded)

Data saved by devices other than unit cannot be loaded.

Loading the data saved on the card

Setup card operations

Select the file No.

Load the data of the selected file.

Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SELECT item which comes after READ, and press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to select any number from 1 to 8, and press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ item.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

READ ?

YES

TITLE :

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

Loading a cassette tape

Cassette tapes

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

<Note>

When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation.

Ejecting the cassette tape

While the power is still on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder, and take out the cassette tape. If another cassette is not going to be loaded immediately after this tape is ejected, close the cassette holder.

Ejecting the cassette when the battery has no charge

First, set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the unit’s power. Then turn the power back on, and immediately hold down the EJECT button. The cassette can be removed when there is still some power left in the battery. However, do not repeat this operation.

To prevent accidental erasure

Set the cassette’s tab to SAVE to prevent the recordings on the tape from being erased accidentally.

POWER: ON

HUMID display

EJECT button

Cassette holder

Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens.

Insert the cassette tape and press the part marked with the arrow to close the cassette holder securely.

<Note>

Check that there is no slack in the tape of the cassette.

Checking for tape slack

Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the reel in the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to turn, it means there is no tape slack.

REC

SAVE

This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly.

For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “Inspections prior to shooting” (pages 109 to 112).

From providing the power supply to loading the cassette

Recording

Install a fully charged battery pack.

From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording

Turn on the power, and after inserting the cassette, set the switches as shown in the figure below.

AUDIO SELECT CH 1/CH 2:

AUTO

TCG:

F-RUN or R-RUN

OUTPUT:

CAM/AUTO KNEE ON

GAIN:

Normally set to 0 dB; change to a more suitable value if the picture is too dark.

Aperture: Automatic

Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that the HUMID display is not showing and that at least 5 segments of the remaining battery charge display are lighted.

If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it goes off.

If at least 5 segments of the remaining battery charge display are not lighted, replace the battery with a fully charged one.

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

After checking the following, insert the cassette tape, and close the cassette holder.

Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab

Tape slack

Shooting

Recording

1-1

Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, and set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” if the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time.

If the white balance and/or 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. The white balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of the FILTER control (outer).

1-2

When adjusting the white balance on the spot

Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B,” and adjust the white balance as follows: (1)Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

AWB position and adjust the white balance.

(2)Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

ABB position and adjust the black balance.

(3)Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

AWB position and adjust the white balance again.

For details on how to adjust the white balance, refer to “Adjusting the white balance and black balance” (pages 47 to 51).

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

When the electronic shutter is to be used, set the shutter speed and operating mode.

For details, refer to “Setting the electronic shutter” (pages 52 and 53).

Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start recording. During recording, the REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

To stop the recording, press the VTR START button again. The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.

Tape function buttons

During recording, the tape function buttons (EJECT, REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) will not work.

4, 5 1-2

1-1, 1-2

If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible to ensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of 0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the VTR START button or lens VTR button. If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must be located before recording is started.

Scene-to-scene continuity

The scene-to-scene continuity timing is located automatically. However, the time taken until the start of recording differs depending on the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch.

When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE, recording commences about two seconds after the VTR START button is pressed.

When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY, recording commences as soon as the VTR START button is pressed.

During rec-pause

Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity after the power was turned off while the unit was in the rec-pause mode

Recording

Switch the power back on.

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

Proceed as follows either after the tape has been allowed to run or after the cassette has been ejected or when ensuring continuity on a tape which has been recorded only in part.

Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times

While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.

At the place on the tape where continuity is to be maintained, press the PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP) button again to stop the tape.

Press the lens RET button. It takes about two seconds to complete the preparations for the scene-to-scene continuity.

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

1,2 3

When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback pictures can be monitored in black and white on the viewfinder screen. These playback pictures can be monitored in two other ways.

Rec review

When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens RET button is pressed, the last two seconds of the tape are automatically rewound, and the playback pictures on this part of the tape appear on the viewfinder screen. This makes it possible to check whether recording was performed properly. After the two seconds of the tape have been played back, the unit is again set to the recording start standby mode. If the RET button is held down, a maximum of 10 seconds of the tape is rewound and played back.

<Note>

The rec review function cannot be used unless recording lasts for one or more seconds.

Color playback

When an HD color monitor is connected to the unit’s HD SDI OUT connector, color playback pictures can be monitored. The playback signals will be output to the viewfinder even during rewinding (REW) or fast forwarding (FF). Selecting the audio output of the playback signal and adjusting the volume are accomplished using the MONITOR switch control (page 11).

Playback

(checking what has been recorded)

Depending on the internal VTR status, the RET button functions which appear on the viewfinder screen change as follows.

Lens RET button functions

Internal VTR

status

What appears on the viewfinder screen

Pictures which are shot by the camera (RET button does not work)

During recording

What has just been recorded (rec review of 2 seconds of the tape recording) can be checked.

During recpause

Playback pictures of internal VTR (RET button does not work)

During playback

Pictures accompanying operation to locate the scene-to-scene continuity point

During playpause

Other VTR functions

The NEWS REC function is set using NEWS REC MODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen. By controlling the VTR START button acknowledgment time during recording (by up to 2 seconds), the time taken for the unit to transfer from the recording mode to the rec-pause mode can be delayed. In other words, by controlling the VTR start button operation acknowledgment time, the unit can continuously record without the user having to interrupt the recording: this safeguards against the failure to record those precious moments—a failure that occurs when recording is resumed immediately after it was shut down temporarily.

NEWS REC function

The RETAKE function is activated by selecting ON for RETAKE MODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen. If the lens RET button is pressed while holding down the MODE CHECK button when the unit is in the recpause mode upon completion of a recording or subsequently in the STOP mode, the tape will be rewound to a point near the start point (a position about 10 frames ahead of the recording start point) of the final picture which was last recorded, and the unit will be set to the rec-pause mode. If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and a particular cut is clearly judged to be no good, recording can be started from that point so that the no-good cut will be deleted. By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, this function is very effective in achieving economical operation.

RETAKE function

This function makes simple interval shooting (intermittent recording) possible. It proves to be particularly effective when shooting programs with a nature theme or art programs. The INTERVAL REC function is set on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen.

INTERVAL REC MODE This sets the INTERVAL REC function to ON or OFF.

INTERVAL REC TIME This sets the recording time (1 cut) for interval shooting.

INTERVAL PAUSE TIME This sets the rec-pause time for interval shooting.

Once the above items are set, the unit is set to the INTERVAL REC mode, and “i” starts to flash inside the viewfinder. When the VTR START button is now pressed, interval shooting is started, and “iREC” lights in place of “i.” Also, the time unit (h/min/s/frm) display on the counter display area starts to flash. When the unit is set to rec-pause mode upon completion of the first interval shooting, “iREC” goes from lighted to flashing inside the viewfinder. The time unit display on the counter display area remains flashing.

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function

RET button

MODE CHECK button

i REC

h min s frm

Menu operations

The setting menu operations are performed using the MENU button and JOG dial button. The menu configuration is divided into the camera unit’s setting menus and VTR unit’s setting menus. It is possible to select the engineer menu which enables all the setting menu items to be set or, alternatively, the user menu which consists of individually tailored menus so that only those menus which will be used most frequently can be set.

<Note>

The engineer menu is displayed at all times when the AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected to the unit for operating the unit by remote control.

User menu

The user menu was set when the unit was shipped. However, the user can change the configuration of the menus by selecting only those menus which will be used most frequently so that they will be tailored to the user’s individual needs. Set the user menu on the USER MENU SELECT screen of the engineer menu. The data settings are saved in the non-volatile memory for long-term storage.

Display method

When the MENU button is pressed, the camera unit’s USER menu screen which was set at the time of shipment is displayed.

When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.

When the MENU button is pressed once more, the menu screen display is cleared.

Engineer menu

All the setting menu items can be set on this menu. The data settings are saved in the non-volatile memory for long-term storage.

Display method

Hold down the MENU button for at least 3 seconds.

When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR unit’s MAIN MENU screen is displayed.

When the MENU button is pressed once more, the menu screen display is cleared.

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¢¢¢¢ VTR USER MENU ¢¢¢¢

¢¢¢¢ CAM USER MENU ¢¢¢¢

When the power is switched on

Status display

Camera unit’s user menu

VTR unit’s user menu

Press the MENU button.

MENU switch

JOG dial button

Menu operations

User menu: Engineer menu

Basic setting menu operations

Displaying menus

CAM USER MENU

Press the MENU

button.

Press the

MENU button.

Press the JOG

dial button.

Press the MENU button. The camera unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.

When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.

Hold down the MENU button for at least 3 seconds.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the next MAIN menu screen (of the camera unit) is displayed.

When the MENU button is pressed, the VTR unit’s MAIN MENU screen is displayed.

}

VTR USER MENU

CAM MAIN MENU 1

CAM MAIN MENU 2

CAM MAIN MENU 3

CAM MAIN MENU 4

Hold down the MENU button for at least 3 seconds.

Press the

MENU button.

Press the JOG

dial button.

Press the JOG

dial button.

Press the JOG

dial button.

Press the JOG

dial button.

}

VTR MAIN MENU

Press the

MENU button.

Press the

MENU button.

Press the

MENU button.

< ROP >

MASTER PED : +008 MASTER DTL : +00 MASTER GAMMA : 0.45 R GAIN : +000 G GAIN : +000 B GAIN : +000 R PEDESTAL : +000 G PEDESTAL : +000 B PEDESTAL : +000

Menu operations

Operations common to the user menu and engineer menu

Example:

Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings

Turn the JOG

dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button while the USER menu screen or MAIN menu screen is displayed. The cursor (n) moves to the SUB menu item.

Move the cursor (n) to the desired SUB menu item, and press the JOG dial button. The SUB menu is now displayed. (The cursor appears in the title part of the SUB menu.)

Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the desired item to be set, and press the JOG dial button. The digit whose value is to be set now flashes.

Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting.

CAM MAIN MENU1

ROP MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION1 COLOR CORRECTION2 LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADITIONAL DTL1 ADITIONAL DTL2 SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING

Example:

Press the JOG

dial button.

CAM MAIN MENU1

ROP MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION1 COLOR CORRECTION2 LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADITIONAL DTL1 ADITIONAL DTL2 SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING

< ROP >

MASTER PED : +008 MASTER DTL : +00 MASTER GAMMA : 0.45 R GAIN : +000 G GAIN : +000 B GAIN : +000 R PEDESTAL : +000 G PEDESTAL : +000 B PEDESTAL : +000

Example:

Press the JOG

dial button.

< ROP >

MASTER PED : +008 MASTER DTL : +00 MASTER GAMMA : 0.45 R GAIN : +000 G GAIN : +000 B GAIN : +000 R PEDESTAL : +000 G PEDESTAL : +000 B PEDESTAL : +000

Example:

Press the JOG

dial button.

When the desired setting is reached, press the JOG dial button. The setting is now entered.

When other items are to be set, turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor, and change and enter the settings by repeating steps

to 5.

To move to another SUB menu, turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the title part of the SUB menu, and press the JOG dial button. The USER menu screen or MAIN menu screen is now displayed so proceed with operation by following the same steps.

Upon completion of the settings, press the MENU button. The settings are now recorded, the setting menu mode is exited, and the normal operation mode is restored.

<Note>

To exit the camera unit’s menu, press the MENU button twice. When the MENU button is pressed once, operation is transferred to the VTR unit’s menu.

Setting menu configuration

CAM MAIN MENU 1

ROP

MATRIX

COLOR CORRECTION 1

COLOR CORRECTION 2

LOW SETTING

MID SETTING

HIGH SETTING

ADDITIONAL DTL1

ADDITIONAL DTL2

MASTER PED MASTER DTL MASTER GAMMA R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN R PEDESTAL G PEDESTAL B PEDESTAL

} MATRIX TABLE MATRIX R-G MATRIX R-B MATRIX G-R MATRIX G-B MATRIX B-R MATRIX B-G

R (SAT)/(PHASE) Mg (SAT)/(PHASE) B (SAT)/(PHASE) Cy (SAT)/(PHASE) G (SAT)/(PHASE) Yl (SAT)/(PHASE)

} MASTER GAIN H. DTL LEVEL V. DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H. DTL FREQ LEVEL DEPEND MASTER GAMMA

} BLACK STRETCH } MATRIX TABLE } COLOR CORRECTION

} MASTER GAIN

H. DTL LEVEL V. DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H. DTL FREQ LEVEL DEPEND MASTER GAMMA

} BLACK STRETCH } MATRIX TABLE } COLOR CORRECTION

} MASTER GAIN

H. DTL LEVEL V. DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H. DTL FREQ LEVEL DEPEND MASTER GAMMA

} BLACK STRETCH } MATRIX TABLE } COLOR CORRECTION

KNEE APERTURE SLIM DTL

KNEE APE LVL DTL GAIN (+) DTL GAIN (–) DTL CLIP DTL SOURCE V DTL FREQ.

SKIN TONE DTL

KNEE/LEVEL

GAMMA

CAMERA SETTING

} SKIN TONE DTL } SKIN TONE ZEBRA

SKIN DTL CORING Y MAX Y MIN I CENTER I WIDTH Q WIDTH Q PHASE

MASTER PED } MANUAL KNEE KNEE POINT KNEE SLOPE } WHITE CLIP WHITE CLIP LVL A. KNEE POINT A. KNEE LVL

R GAMMA B GAMMA

DETAIL HIGH COLOR GAMMA TEST SAW FLARE H-F COMPE D4300K

<Note>

Items indicated with }are items whose settings can only be switched ON and OFF.

Setting menu configuration

CAM MAIN MENU 2

VF DIAPLSY

VF MARKER

VF INDICATOR

CAMERA ID

SHUTTER SPEED

! LED

CAMERA SW MODE

SUPER GAIN

DISP CONDITION DISP MODE VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 LOW LIGHT LVL

SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK FRAME SIG

MARK LVL

EXTENDER SHUTTER FILTER WHITE GAIN IRIS CAMERA ID ZOOM LVL COLOR TEMP

ID:

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

GAIN (0dB) GAIN (–3dB) SHUTTER WHITE PRESET EXTENDER FILTER BLACK STR D4300K MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION

FILTER INH SHOCKLESS AWB COLOR BARS S. GAIN OFF USER1 SW USER2 SW S. BLK LVL ECU DATA SAVE

S. GAIN VALUE

CAM MAIN MENU 3

CAM CARD READ/WRITE

CAM CARD R/W SELECT

GENLOCK/IRIS

LENS ADJ

SELECT READ SELECT WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA TITLE

ID READ/WRITE CAM MAIN MENU1 LEVEL R/W CAM MAIN MENU1 SW (}) R/W CAM MAIN MENU2 R/W CAM MAIN MENU3 R/W CAM MAIN MENU4 R/W

H PHASE COARSE H PHASE FINE A. IRIS LEVEL A. IRIS PEAK/AVE A. IRIS MODE S. IRIS LEVEL

F2.8 ADJ F16 ADJ

Setting menu configuration

CAM MAIN MENU 4

CAM USER MENU SELECT1

CAM USER MENU SELECT2

BLACK SHADING

FLARE

INITIALIZE

DIAGNOSTIC

OPTION

ROP LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL1 ADDITIONAL DTL2 SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING

VF DISPLAY VF MARKER VF INDICATOR !LED CAMERA SW MODE SUPER GAIN

CAM USER MENU SELECT3 CAM CARD READ/WRITE

CAM CARD R/W SELECT GENLOCK/IRIS

DETECTION CORRECT (DIG)

WHITE SHADING

DETECTION (V SAW)

CORRECT R FLARE G FLARE B FLARE

COLORIMETRY

MATRIX

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL READ WRITE RESET TITLE 1 TITLE 2 TITLE 3 TITLE 4

CAM SOFT (IN) CAM SOFT (OUT) GAMMA GAIN GAMMA RAM KNEE ALC PLD

SHD, ABB SW CTRL AWB AREA

EVALUATION

ENG SECURITY

S/N S/N

DETAIL H-F COMPE. GAMMA MATRIX FLARE M. PED

MODULATION MODULATION

DETAIL H-F COMPE. GAMMA MATRIX FLARE M. PED

RESOLUTION RESOLUTION

DETAIL H-F COMPE. GAMMA MATRIX FLARE M. PED

SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY

KNEE W. CLIP M. PED

Setting menu configuration

VTR MAIN MENU

FUNCTION

BATTERY/TAPE

VTR VF INDICATOR

MIC/AUDIO

TIME/DATE

NEWS REC MODE

HUMID OPE

REC START

PAUSE TIMER

RETAKE MODE

HD SDI OUT

INTERVAL REC MODE

INTERVAL REC TIME

INTERVAL PAUSE TIME

BATTERY SELECT EXT DC IN SELECT BATT NEAR END ALARM BATT NEAR END CANCEL BATT END ALARM BATT REMAIN FULL TAPE NEAR END ALARM TAPE NEAR END TIME TAPE END ALARM TAPE REMAIN/$

BATTERY SETTING AJ-BP490

AU-BP402

HP-30A

PRO14

TRIM14

TRIM13

DIGITAL14

DIGITAL13

BP-H90

BP-H100

NP-L40

NP-L40 D

BP-L60/90

NP-1B

TAPE (IND) BATTERY (IND) LEVEL METER (IND) AUDIO IN (IND) TC (IND) VTR WARNING (IND) SAVE LED

FRONT MIC POWER MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 LIMITER TEST TONE REC CH3/CH4 CUE SELECT CUE REC

TC/UB

TC MODE UB MODE TCG SET HOLD FIRST REC TC P.OFF LCD DISPLAY TC OUT VITC UB MODE

DIAGNOSTIC

OPERATION DRUM RUNNING THREADING VTR SYSCON SERVO MECHACON FRONT

YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE $ TIME/DATE SET

VTR CARD READ/WRITE

READ WRITE READ USER DATA

VTR INITIALIZE

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE VTR USER DATA

VTR USER MENU SELECT

FUNCTION NEWS REC MODE

HUMID OPE REC START PAUSE TIMER RETAKE MODE HD SDI OUT INTERVAL REC MODE INTERVAL REC TIME INTERVAL PAUSE TIME

BATTERY/TAPE BATTERY SELECT

EXT DC IN SELECT BATT NEAR END ALARM BATT NEAR END CANCEL BATT END ALARM BATT REMAIN FULL TAPE NEAR END ALARM TAPE NEAR END TIME TAPE END ALARM TAPE REMAIN/ $

VTR VF INDICATOR TAPE (IND)

BATTERY (IND) LEVEL METER (IND) AUDIO IN (IND) TC (IND) VTR WARNING (IND) SAVE LED

MIC/AUDIO FRONT MIC POWER

MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 LIMITER TEST TONE REC CH3/CH4 CUE SELECT CUE REC

TC/UB TC MODE

UB MODE TCG SET HOLD FIRST REC TC P.OFF LCD DISPLAY TC OUT VITC UB MODE

Setting menu screens

(CAM MENU)

The main menu consists of CAM MAIN MENU (1 to 4) of the camera and the VTR MAIN MENU of the VTR. These screens are index screens which are used to open the sub-menus. The setting menu is operated with the MENU button and JOG dial button. (Refer to pages 70 to 72 for the menu operations.)

CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

ROP

USER ENG

Index for opening the ROP screen.

MATRIX

USER ENG

Index for opening the MATRIX screen.

COLOR CORRECTION1

USER ENG

Index for opening the COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen.

COLOR CORRECTION2

USER ENG

Index for opening the COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen.

LOW SETTING

USER ENG

Index for opening the LOW SETTING screen.

MID SETTING

USER ENG

Index for opening the MID SETTING screen.

HIGH SETTING

USER ENG

Index for opening the HIGH SETTING screen.

ADDITIONAL DTL1

USER ENG

Index for opening the ADDITIONAL DTL 1 screen.

ADDITIONAL DTL2

USER ENG

Index for opening the ADDITIONAL DTL 2 screen.

SKIN TONE DTL

USER ENG

Index for opening the SKIN TONE DTL screen.

KNEE/LEVEL

USER ENG

Index for opening the KNEE/LEVEL screen.

GAMMA

USER ENG

Index for opening the GAMMA screen.

CAMERA SETTING

USER ENG

Index for opening the CAMERA SETTING screen.

CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

VF DISPLAY

USER ENG

Index for opening the VF DISPLAY screen.

VF MARKER

USER ENG

Index for opening the VF MARKER screen.

VF INDICATOR

USER ENG

Index for opening the VF INDICATOR screen.

CAMERA ID

ENG Index for opening the CAMERA ID

screen.

SHUTTER SPEED

ENG Index for opening the SHUTTER

SPEED screen.

!LED

USER ENG

Index for opening the !LED screen.

CAMERA SW MODE

USER ENG

Index for opening the CAMERA SW MODE screen.

SUPER GAIN

USER ENG

Index for opening the SUPER GAIN screen.

CAM MAIN MENU 3 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

CAM CARD READ/WRITE

USER ENG

Index for opening the CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen.

CAM CARD R/W SELECT

USER ENG

Index for opening the CARD R/W SELECT screen.

GENLOCK/IRIS

USER ENG

Index for opening the GENLOCK/IRIS screen.

LENS ADJ

USER ENG

Index for opening the LENS ADJ screen.

CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

CAM USER MENU SELECT1

USER ENG

Index for opening the CAM USER MENU SELECT 1 screen.

CAM USER MENU SELECT2

USER ENG

Index for opening the CAM USER MENU SELECT 2 screen.

CAM USER MENU SELECT3

USER ENG

Index for opening the CAM USER MENU SELECT 3 screen.

BLACK SHADING

USER ENG

Index for opening the BLACK SHADING screen.

WHITE SHADING

USER ENG

Index for opening the WHITE SHADING screen.

FLARE

USER ENG

Index for opening the FLARE screen.

COLORIMETRY

USER ENG

Index for opening the COLORIMETRY screen.

INITIALIZE

USER ENG

Index for opening the INITIALIZE screen.

DIAGNOSTIC

USER ENG

Index for opening the DIAGNOSTIC screen.

EVALUATION

USER ENG

Index for opening the EVALUATION screen.

OPTION

USER ENG

Index for opening the OPTION screen.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 1)

ROP screen

The ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MASTER PED –200

+18

: +200 (Max.)

display

USER ENG

MASTER PEDESTAL level setting.

MASTER DTL –31

: +00

: +31

USER ENG

H. DTL/V. DTL level setting.

MASTER GAMMA

0.35

0.45

0.75

USER ENG

MASTER GAMMA setting. (0.01 step) Three different values can be stored for LOW, MID and HIGH in the memory.

R GAIN –200

: +000

: +200 (Max.)

USER ENG

For setting R channel gain.

G GAIN –200

: +000

: +200 (Max.)

USER ENG

For setting G channel gain.

B GAIN –200

: +000

: +200 (Max.)

USER ENG

For setting B channel gain.

R PEDESTAL –100

: +000

: +100 (Max.)

USER ENG

For setting R channel PEDESTAL level.

G PEDESTAL –100

: +000

: +100 (Max.)

USER ENG

For setting G channel PEDESTAL level.

B PEDESTAL –100

: +000

: +100 (Max.)

USER ENG

For setting B channel PEDESTAL level.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

MATRIX screen

The camera matrix is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MATRIX TABLE A

display

USER ENG

For selecting the color adjustment display.

MATRIX R-G –31

+00

+31

USER ENG

Color adjustment

MATRIX R-B –31

+00

+31

USER ENG

Color adjustment

MATRIX G-R –31

+00

+31

USER ENG

Color adjustment

MATRIX G-B –31

+00

+31

USER ENG

Color adjustment

MATRIX B-R –31

+00

+31

USER ENG

Color adjustment

MATRIX B-G –31

+00

+31

USER ENG

Color adjustment

<Notes>

The white balance and black balance will not change even if the MATRIX is changed.

Two tables, A and B, can be stored in the memory for the MATRIX TABLE item.

“00” applies for all the preset modes in MATRIX TABLE B.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 1)

COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen

The camera color saturation adjustments and hue adjustments are set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

R (SAT) R (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

display

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: red

Mg (SAT) Mg (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: magenta

B (SAT) B (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: blue

Cy (SAT) Cy (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: cyan

G (SAT) G (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: green

Yl (SAT) Yl (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: yellow

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen

The camera color saturation adjustments and hue adjustments are set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

R-Mg (SAT) R-Mg (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

display

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: between red and magenta

Mg-B (SAT) Mg-B (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: between magenta and blue

B-Cy (SAT) B-Cy (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: between blue and cyan

Cy-G (SAT) Cy-G (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: between cyan and green

G-Yl (SAT) G-Yl (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: between green and yellow

Yl-R (SAT) Yl-R (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

USER ENG

Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: between yellow and red

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 1)

LOW SETTING screen

The low level gain is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MASTER GAIN –3dB

: 0dB

: 30dB

display

USER ENG

–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

H. DTL LEVEL 0

USER ENG

For setting H.DTL (detail) level.

V. DTL LEVEL 0

USER ENG

For setting V.DTL (detail) level.

DTL CORING 0

USER ENG

For setting DTL coring.

H. DTL FREQ 0

USER ENG

For selecting H.DTL FREQUENCY.

LEVEL DEPEND 0

USER ENG

For setting LEVEL DEPEND. The detail of only the dark areas is removed when the Y detail is boosted. The higher the figure set for this item, the broader the range of the detail which is removed.

MASTER GAMMA

0.35

0.45

0.75

USER ENG

Master gamma setting. (0.01 step)

BLACK STRETCHONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the mode to compensate for lowbrightness black stretch to ON or OFF.

MATRIX TABLE A

B OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the color correction matrix table.

COLOR CORRECTIONONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the 12-axis independent color correction to ON or OFF.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

MID SETTING screen

The middle level gain is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MASTER GAIN –3dB

6dB

30dB

display

USER ENG

–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

H. DTL LEVEL 0

USER ENG

For setting H.DTL (detail) level.

V. DTL LEVEL 0

USER ENG

For setting V.DTL (detail) level.

DTL CORING 0

USER ENG

For setting DTL coring.

H. DTL FREQ 0

USER ENG

For selecting H.DTL FREQUENCY.

LEVEL DEPEND 0

USER ENG

For setting LEVEL DEPEND. The detail of only the dark areas is removed when the Y detail is boosted. The higher the figure set for this item, the broader the range of the detail which is removed.

MASTER GAMMA

0.35 :

0.45 :

0.75

USER ENG

Master gamma setting. (0.01 step)

BLACK STRETCHONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the mode to compensate for lowbrightness black stretch to ON or OFF.

MATRIX TABLE A

B OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the color correction matrix table.

COLOR CORRECTIONONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the 12-axis independent color correction to ON or OFF.

HIGH SETTING screen

The high level gain is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MASTER GAIN –3dB

12dB

30dB

display

USER ENG

–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

H. DTL LEVEL 0

USER ENG

For setting H.DTL (detail) level.

V. DTL LEVEL 0

USER ENG

For setting V.DTL (detail) level.

DTL CORING 0

USER ENG

For setting DTL coring.

H. DTL FREQ 0

USER ENG

For selecting H.DTL FREQUENCY.

LEVEL DEPEND 0

USER ENG

For setting LEVEL DEPEND. The detail of only the dark areas is removed when the Y detail is boosted. The higher the figure set for this item, the broader the range of the detail which is removed.

MASTER GAMMA

0.35 :

0.45 :

0.75

USER ENG

Master gamma setting. (0.01 step)

BLACK STRETCHONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the mode to compensate for lowbrightness black stretch to ON or OFF.

MATRIX TABLE A

B OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the color correction matrix table.

COLOR CORRECTIONONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the 12-axis independent color correction to ON or OFF.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 1)

ADDITIONAL DTL 1 screen

The special detail features of the camera are set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

KNEE APERTUREONOFF

display

USER ENG

For setting the knee aperture to ON or OFF. At the “ON” setting, the detail above the knee point is boosted.

SLIM DTL ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the mode to make the detail finer to ON or OFF.

ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen

The special detail features of the camera are set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

KNEE APA LVL 0

display

USER ENG

For changing the detail level in the highbrightness areas.

DTL GAIN (+) –31

+00

+31

USER ENG

For changing the H detail level in the “+” direction.

DTL GAIN (–) –31

+00

+31

USER ENG

For changing the H detail level in the “–” (bottom) direction.

DTL CLIP 00

USER ENG

For changing the clipping level of the detail signal.

DTL SOURCE (G+B)/2

(R+G)/2 (2G+R+B)/4 (3G+R)/4 R G

USER ENG

For setting the ratio between the RGB signal components which generate the detail signal.

V DTL FREQ. 360TV

450TV 540TV 630TV 720TV

USER ENG

For setting the V. DTL FREQUENCY.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 1)

SKIN TONE DTL screen

The skin tone detail of the camera is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

SKIN TONE DTL ON

OFF

display

USER ENG

For setting the skin tone detail to ON or OFF.

SKIN TONE ZEBRA

ON OFF

USER ENG

For setting zebra in the skin tone range to ON or OFF. At the “ON” setting, the amount of detail in the zebra viewing range is varied.

SKIN DTL CORING

USER ENG

For setting the detail coring.

Y MAX 0

190

255

USER ENG

For setting the maximum luminance level at which the detail is boosted.

Y MIN 0

255

USER ENG

For setting the minimum luminance level at which the detail is boosted.

I CENTER 0

255

USER ENG

For setting the medium Iaxis level at which the detail is boosted.

I WIDTH 0

255

USER ENG

For setting the minimum Iaxis level at which the detail is boosted.

Q WIDTH 0

255

USER ENG

For setting the maximum Q-axis level at which the detail is boosted.

Q PHASE 0

255

USER ENG

For setting the minimum Q-axis level at which the detail is boosted.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

KNEE/LEVEL screen

The knee settings of the camera are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MASTER PED –200

+018

+200

display

USER ENG

For setting the master pedestal level (MASTER PED).

MANUAL KNEE ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the mode when the AUTO KNEE switch is at OFF.

KNEE POINT 80%

95%

107%

USER ENG

For setting the manual knee point position.

KNEE SLOPE 0

USER ENG

For setting the manual knee slope.

WHITE CLIP ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting white clipping to ON or OFF.

WHITE CLIP LVL 90%

109%

USER ENG

For setting the white clipping level.

A. KNEE POINT 80%

95%

107%

USER ENG

For setting the auto knee point position.

A. KNEE LVL 100

108

110

USER ENG

For setting the maximum auto knee level.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 1)

GAMMA screen

The gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

R GAMMA –15

+15

display

USER ENG

Amount by which the R channel gamma is corrected in respect of the master gamma level.

B GAMMA –15

+15

USER ENG

Amount by which the B channel gamma is corrected in respect of the master gamma level.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

CAMERA SETTING screen

The basic settings of the camera are set to ON or OFF on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

DETAIL ON

OFF

display

USER ENG

For setting the detail (H, V) to ON or OFF. (Both the H detail and V detail are simultaneously set to either ON or OFF.)

HIGH COLOR ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the mode for expanding the dynamic range of the colors to ON or OFF. At the ON setting, the colors above the knee point are boosted.

GAMMA ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the gamma correction to ON or OFF.

TEST SAW ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the test signal to ON or OFF.

FLARE ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the flare compensation to ON or OFF.

H-F COMPE ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the high-range frequency compensation mode to ON or OFF.

D4300 K ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the 4300 K presetting for the white balance to ON or OFF.

VF DISPLAY screen

The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

DISP CONDITION

NORMAL HOLD

display

USER ENG

NORMAL

The statuses are displayed at all times.

HOLD

The statuses are displayed when MODE CHECK SW is ON.

DISP MODE 1

2 3

USER ENG

VF OUT Y

NAM R G B

USER ENG

For selecting VF OUT. NAM (N Additive Mix): The signal with the highest level among the R, G and B signals is output.

VF DTL 0

USER ENG

For selecting VF DTL. The detail of the signals for VF is further boosted. At the “0” setting, the detail is the same as the unit’s.

ZEBRA1 DETECT

50%

70%

110%

USER ENG

For setting the ZEBRA1 detection level (IRE level).

ZEBRA2 DETECT

50%

85%

110%

USER ENG

For setting the ZEBRA2 detection level (IRE level).

ZEBRA2 ON

OFF SPOT

USER ENG

For setting ZEBRA2 to ON or OFF and selecting SPOT.

<Note>

When used at the “SPOT” setting, ensure that the ZEBRA2 DETECT value is set higher than the ZEBRA1 DETECT value. If the ZEBRA2 DETECT value is lower than the ZEBRA1 DETECT value, the ZEBRA display will not appear.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 2)

Change

Display

123

tt tt ±±

FILTER

tt tt ±±

GAIN

tt tt ±±

AWB

tt ±± ±±

AUTO KNEE SW

tt ±± ±±

SHUTTER

tt ±± ±±

ABB STATUS

tt ±± ±±

AWB STATUS

VF MARKER screen

The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

SAFETY ZONE OFF

display

USER ENG

For selecting the safety zone display. 1:80% and 90% corner

display

2:80% corner display 3:90% corner display 4:80% and 90% box

display

5:80% box display 6:90% box display 7:80% and 90% corner

display in 4:3 mode

8:80% corner display in

4:3 mode

9:90% corner display in

4:3 mode

10 : 80% and 90% box

display in 4:3 mode

11 : 80% box display in

4:3 mode

12 : 90% box display in

4:3 mode

CENTER MARK ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the center marker display to ON or OFF.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

display

LOW LIGHT LVL OFF

20% 25%

: 40% 45%

USER ENG

For selecting the light level for the LOW LIGHT display when the amount of light entering the camera is too low.

FRAME SIG 4 : 3

13 : 9 14 : 9

USER ENG

For selecting the frame marker display.

MARK ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the frame marker display to ON or OFF.

LVL 0

USER ENG

For setting the picture levels on the outside of the frame marker.

VF INDICATOR screen

The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

EXTENDER ON

OFF

display

USER ENG

For setting the extender display to ON or OFF.

SHUTTER ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the shutter speed display to ON or OFF.

FILTER ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the filter No. display to ON or OFF.

WHITE ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the AWB PRE/A/B display to ON or OFF.

GAIN ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the currently selected gain display to ON or OFF.

IRIS IRIS

S+IRIS OFF

USER ENG

IRIS

: Only the aperture

value is displayed.

S+IRIS

: Both the super iris

ON status and the aperture value are displayed.

OFF

: Neither the super

iris ON status nor the aperture value is displayed.

CAMERA ID ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the ID display during color bar displaying.

ZOOM LVL ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the zoom position value display to ON or OFF.

COLOR TEMP ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the color temperature display to ON or OFF.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 2)

1. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the ID position.

2. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the cursor starts flashing.

3. Turn the JOG dial button to select the character. Turn the JOG dial button until the character to be set appears. When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in the following sequence:

Space:

letters: A—Z

numbers: 0—9

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –

4. Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the next

character position (right).

6. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the cursor starts flashing.

7. Turn the JOG dial button to select the character, and press the button to enter it.

CAMERA ID screen

The camera ID is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

ID:

¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

display

ENG For inputting the camera

ID (max. 10 characters).

<Note>

Select whether this setting is to be mixed by selecting ON or OFF for CAMERA ID on the VF DISPLAY screen.

SHUTTER SPEED screen

The shutter speed is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

SYNCHRO SCAN

ON OFF

display

ENG For setting the synchro

scan shutter speed.

1/100 ON

OFF

ENG For switching the 1/100

shutter speed setting to ON or OFF.

1/120 ON

OFF

ENG For switching the 1/120

shutter speed setting to ON or OFF.

1/250 ON

OFF

ENG For switching the 1/250

shutter speed setting to ON or OFF.

1/500 ON

OFF

ENG For switching the 1/500

shutter speed setting to ON or OFF.

1/1000 ON

OFF

ENG For switching the 1/1000

shutter speed setting to ON or OFF.

1/2000 ON

OFF

ENG For switching the 1/2000

shutter speed setting to ON or OFF.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 2)

<Note>

When ON has been selected for both GAIN (0 dB) and GAIN (–3 dB), the lamp will light at all gain levels except for –3 dB and 0 dB.

! LED screen

The display of the lamp which appears inside the viewfinder is set to ON or OFF on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

GAIN (0 dB) ON

OFF

display

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when the gain level is other than 0 dB.

GAIN (–3 dB) ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when the gain level is other than –3 dB.

SHUTTER ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when the shutter is ON.

WHITE PRESET ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when PRESET is selected as the AWB channel setting.

EXTENDER ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when the lens has been set to the EXTENDER mode.

FILTER ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when a filter other than 3200 K is used.

BLACK STR ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when black stretch has been set to ON.

D4300 K ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when the preset white balance level is 4300 K.

MATRIX ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when matrix has been set to ON.

COLOR CORRECTIONONOFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned on when color correction has been set to ON.

CAMERA SW MODE screen

The modes of the camera switches are set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

FILTER INH ON

OFF

display

USER ENG

For selecting whether or not the data in the AWB memories (channel A, channel B) is to be held for each filter.

Only the channel A and channel B memories (2 memories) regardless of the filter.

OFF

The data is held for each of the filters (4a2 = 8 memories).

SHOCKLESS AWB

OFF NORMAL SLOW FAST

USER ENG

For selecting the SHOCKLESS AWB setting. “SHOCKLESS AWB” means that the switching of the WHITE BAL switch to A, B or PRST is not accompanied by a shock. FAST (high-speed: approx. 0.5 sec.), NORMAL (normal speed: approx. 1 sec.) or SLOW (slow: approx. 3 sec.) can be set for this effect.

COLOR BARS SMPTE

FULL BARS

USER ENG

For selecting the color bar signals.

SMPTE

SMPTE color bars

FULL BARS

Full color bars

S. GAIN OFF S.GAIN

L/M/H

USER ENG

For selecting the method for releasing the super gain mode.

S.GAIN

The mode is released by the super gain switch only.

L/M/H

The mode is released by changing the L/M/H switch setting.

USER1 SW INH

S.GAIN S.IRIS S.BLK S.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2

USER ENG

For allocating the functions in USER1 SW.

USER2 SW INH

S.GAIN S.IRIS S.BLK S.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2

USER ENG

For allocating the functions in USER2 SW.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 2)

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

S. BLK LVL OFF

–10 –20 –30

display

USER ENG

For setting the super black level.

ECU DATA SAVE

ON OFF

USER ENG

: The data controlled

by the ECU is stored in the memory.

OFF

: The data is not

stored in the memory.

SUPER GAIN screen

The gain allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

S. GAIN VALUE 18dB

24dB 30dB 36dB

display

USER ENG

For selecting the gain when the SUPER GAIN switch is pressed.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 3)

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen

The settings for saving (recording) specific menu data on the setup card and loading (reading) the data from the card are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

ID READ/WRITE ON

OFF

display

USER ENG

For setting camera ID saving/loading when writing data onto the setup card or loading data from it to ON or OFF.

: The camera ID is

recorded/loaded.

OFF

: The camera ID is not

recorded/loaded.

Example:

If the CAMERA ID contents are not to be changed when setup card data is saved/loaded, select OFF as the ID READ/WRITE setting.

CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen

The settings for saving (writing) the menu data on the setup card, loading (reading) the data from the card, and configuring the card are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

READ

display

USER ENG

For loading the data from the setup card.

SELECT 1

USER ENG

For selecting the number of the file to be loaded.

WRITE

USER ENG

For saving the camera’s data on the setup card.

SELECT 1

USER ENG

For selecting the number of the file to be saved.

CARD CONFIG

USER ENG

For formatting the setup card.

READ USER DATA

USER ENG

For loading the user area data of the camera’s memory.

TITLE

USER ENG

A title consisting of up to 8 characters can be given to each file.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

display

CAM MAIN MENU1 LEVEL R/W

ON OFF

USER ENG

For setting CAM MAIN MENU 1 (items other than those marked with }) data saving/loading when writing data onto the setup card or loading data from it to ON or OFF.

: The data is

recorded/loaded.

OFF

: The data is not

recorded/loaded.

<Note>

See page 73 for information on the items marked with }.

CAM MAIN MENU1 SW (}) R/W

ON OFF

USER ENG

For setting CAM MAIN MENU 1 (items marked with }) data saving/loading when writing data onto the setup card or loading data from it to ON or OFF.

: The data is

recorded/loaded.

OFF

: The data is not

recorded/loaded.

CAM MAIN MENU2 R/WONOFF

USER ENG

For setting CAM MAIN MENU 2 data saving/loading when writing data onto the setup card or loading data from it to ON or OFF.

: The data is

recorded/loaded.

OFF

: The data is not

recorded/loaded.

CAM MAIN MENU3 R/WONOFF

USER ENG

For setting CAM MAIN MENU 3 data saving/loading when writing data onto the setup card or loading data from it to ON or OFF.

: The data is

recorded/loaded.

OFF

: The data is not

recorded/loaded.

CAM MAIN MENU4 R/WONOFF

USER ENG

For setting CAM MAIN MENU 4 data saving/loading when writing data onto the setup card or loading data from it to ON or OFF.

: The data is

recorded/loaded.

OFF

: The data is not

recorded/loaded.

CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 3)

GENLOCK/IRIS screen

The genlock and iris control settings are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

display

H PHASE COARSE

USER ENG

For coarsely adjusting the H phase during genlock.

H PHASE FINE 0

USER ENG

For finely adjusting the H phase during genlock.

A. IRIS LEVEL 0

100

USER ENG

For setting the auto iris target level. The brightness (iris) is controlled using this value. The higher the value selected, the higher the brightness.

A. IRIS PEAK/AVE0:

100

USER ENG

For setting the ratio between the auto iris peak and average value. The closer the setting is to 0, the greater the tendency toward average control; conversely, the closer the setting is to 100, the greater the tendency toward peak control.

A. IRIS MODE NORM1

NORM2 CENTR

USER ENG

For selecting the auto iris mode.

NORM1

The light is measured for the entire screen (except for the edges).

NORM2

The light is measured for the entire screen (except for the top part).

CENTR

The light is measured in the center area of the screen only.

S. IRIS LEVEL 0

100

USER ENG

For setting the super iris target level. (Backlight compensation mode)

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

LENS ADJ screen

The lens adjustments are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

F2.8 ADJ ON

OFF

display

ENG For outputting the voltage

output only when ON is selected as this item’s setting.

F16 ADJ ON

OFF

ENG For outputting the voltage

output only when ON is selected as this item’s setting.

<Note>

When using a lens which enables the open limit and close limit of the lens aperture to be adjusted, set “F2.8ADJ” or “F16ADJ” to ON, and repeatedly adjust so that the lens aperture will be set to “F2.8” or “F16.” (This adjustment need not be performed if the lens does not have this adjustment function.)

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 4)

CAM USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens

The settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the CAM MAIN MENU 1, 2 and 3 screens) allocated to the SUB menus to the SUB MENU screen are performed on this screen. Registration ON (¢¢) or OFF (≥) is set at the head of each item. Up to 42 camera unit items can be registered.

CAM USER MENU SELECT 1 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

ROP

ENG Index for opening the ROP screen.

LOW SETTING

ENG Index for opening the LOW SETTING

screen.

MID SETTING

ENG Index for opening the MID SETTING

screen.

HIGH SETTING

ENG Index for opening the HIGH SETTING

screen.

ADDITIONAL DTL1

ENG Index for opening the ADDITIONAL

DTL1 screen.

ADDITIONAL DTL2

ENG Index for opening the ADDITIONAL

DTL2 screen.

SKIN TONE DTL

ENG Index for opening the SKIN TONE

DTL screen.

KNEE/LEVEL

ENG Index for opening the KNEE/LEVEL

screen.

GAMMA

ENG Index for opening the GAMMA screen.

CAMERA SETTING

ENG Index for opening the CAMERA

SETTING screen.

CAM USER MENU SELECT 2 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

VF DISPLAY

ENG Index for opening the VF DISPLAY

screen.

VF MARKER

ENG Index for opening the VF MARKER

screen.

VF INDICATOR

ENG Index for opening the VF INDICATOR

screen.

!LED

ENG Index for opening the !LED screen.

CAMERA SW MODE

ENG Index for opening the CAMERA SW

MODE screen.

SUPER GAIN

ENG Index for opening the SUPER GAIN

screen.

CAM USER MENU SELECT 3 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

CAM CARD READ/WRITE

ENG Index for opening the CAM CARD

READ/WRITE screen.

CAM CARD R/W SELECT

ENG Index for opening the CARD R/W

SELECT screen.

GENLOCK/IRIS

ENG Index for opening the GENLOCK/IRIS

screen.

BLACK SHADING screen

The black shading adjustments are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

DETECTION

display

ENG For execution of the digital

shading compensation.

CORRECT (DIG) ON

OFF

ENG For setting the digital

shading compensation to ON or OFF.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 4)

WHITE SHADING screen

The white shading adjustments are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

DETECTION (V SAW)

display

ENG For execution of the

analog shading compensation.

CORRECT ON

OFF

ENG For setting the shading

compensation to ON or OFF.

FLARE screen

The camera’s flare settings are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

R FLARE 0

100

display

ENG For setting the R channel

flare; the preset value differs from one camera to another.

G FLARE 0

100

ENG For setting the G channel

flare; the preset value differs from one camera to another.

B FLARE 0

100

ENG For setting the B channel

flare; the preset value differs from one camera to another.

COLORIMETRY screen

The luminance signal standard is selected on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MATRIX SMPTE-274

SMPTE-240 NTSC

display

ENG For selecting the

luminance signal standard.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 4)

DIAGNOSTIC screen

The usage statuses and software versions are displayed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

CAMSOFT (IN)

display

ENG For displaying the version

of the software for the built-in flash memory.

CAMSOFT (OUT)

ENG For displaying the version

of the software for the external flash memory.

GAMMA GAIN

ENG For displaying the version

of the gamma table.

GAMMA RAM

ENG For displaying the version

of the black gamma table.

KNEE

ENG For displaying the version

of the knee table.

ALC

ENG For displaying the version

of the auto luminance control.

PLD

ENG For displaying the version

of the software for PLD.

SUB menu

display

Remarks

S/N

ENG Index for opening the S/N

measurement screen.

MODULATION

ENG Index for opening the modulation

measurement screen.

RESOLUTION

ENG Index for opening the resolution

measurement screen.

SENSITIVITY

ENG Index for opening the sensitivity

measurement screen.

EVALUATION screen

The items which are measured for evaluation purposes are set on this screen. (S/N, MODULATION, RESOLUTION, SENSITIVITY)

<Note>

For details on how to release ENG SECURITY, consult your nearest service center.

OPTION screen

The engineer menu display is selected on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

ENG SECURITY ON

OFF

display

ENG For selecting whether to

display the engineer menu.

: The engineer menu

is not displayed.

OFF

: The engineer menu

is displayed.

INITIALIZE screen

The camera menu settings are initialized and scene files are saved on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

READ FACTORY DATA

display

ENG For restoring the camera

menu data settings to the factory settings.

WRITE USER DATA

ENG For saving the user’s own

camera menu data in the unit’s memory.

SCENE SEL 1

ENG For designating the

number of the scene file.

READ

ENG For loading the scene file

whose SCENE SEL was designated.

WRITE

ENG For saving data in the

scene file whose SCENE SEL was designated.

RESET

ENG For restoring the scene file

data settings to the factory settings.

TITLE 1

ENG For setting the title in

scene file No.1.

TITLE 2

ENG For setting the title in

scene file No.2.

TITLE 3

ENG For setting the title in

scene file No.3.

TITLE 4

ENG For setting the title in

scene file No.4.

SHD, ABB SW CRTL

ON OFF

ENG

For selecting whether to automatically correct black shading when the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed continuously for 8 seconds or more on the ABB side.

: Black shading is

corrected automatically.

OFF

: Black shading is not

corrected automatically.

AWB AREA 90%

50%

ENG This selects the white

balance search area.

Setting menu screens

(CAM MAIN MENU 4)

EVALUATION screen

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

S/N measurement screen

The S/N measurements are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

S/N ON

display

ENG

For setting the S/N measurement.

DETAIL ON

OFF

ENG For setting the DETAIL to

ON or OFF.

H-F COMPE. ON

OFF

ENG For setting the high-

frequency compensation to ON or OFF.

GAMMA ON

OFF

ENG For setting the GAMMA to

ON or OFF.

MATRIX ON

OFF

ENG For setting the MATRIX to

ON or OFF.

FLARE ON

OFF

ENG For setting the FLARE to

ON or OFF.

M. PED –200

+140

+200

ENG For adjusting the master

pedestal level.

Resolution measurement screen

The resolution measurements are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

RESOLUTION ON

display

ENG For setting the resolution

measurement.

DETAIL ON

OFF

ENG For setting the DETAIL to

ON or OFF.

H-F COMPE. ON

OFF

ENG For setting the high-

frequency compensation to ON or OFF.

GAMMA ON

OFF

ENG For setting the GAMMA to

ON or OFF.

MATRIX ON

OFF

ENG For setting the MATRIX to

ON or OFF.

FLARE ON

OFF

ENG For setting the FLARE to

ON or OFF.

M. PED –100

+18

+100

ENG For adjusting the master

pedestal level.

Sensitivity measurement screen

The sensitivity measurements are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

SENSITIVITY ON

display

ENG For setting the sensitivity

measurement.

KNEE ON

OFF

ENG For setting the KNEE to

ON or OFF.

W. CLIP ON

OFF

ENG For setting the white clip

to ON or OFF.

M. PED –100

+18

+100

ENG For adjusting the master

pedestal level.

Modulation measurement screen

The modulation measurements are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MODULATION ON

display

ENG For setting the modulation

measurement.

DETAIL ON

OFF

ENG For setting the DETAIL to

ON or OFF.

H-F COMPE. ON

OFF

ENG For setting the high-

frequency compensation to ON or OFF.

GAMMA ON

OFF

ENG For setting the GAMMA to

ON or OFF.

MATRIX ON

OFF

ENG For setting the MATRIX to

ON or OFF.

FLARE ON

OFF

ENG For setting the FLARE to

ON or OFF.

M. PED –100

+18

+100

ENG For adjusting the master

pedestal level.

VTR MAIN MENU screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

FUNCTION

ENG Index for opening the FUNCTION

screen.

BATTERY/ TAPE

ENG Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE

screen.

BATTERY SETTING

ENG Index for opening the BATTERY

SETTING screen.

VTR VF INDICATOR

ENG Index for opening the VTR VF

INDICATOR screen.

MIC/AUDIO

ENG Index for opening the MIC/AUDIO

screen.

TC/UB

ENG Index for opening the TC/UB screen.

TIME/DATE

ENG Index for opening the TIME/DATE

screen.

VTR USER MENU SELECT

ENG Index for opening the VTR USER

MENU SELECT screen.

VTR CARD READ/WRITE

ENG Index for opening the VTR CARD

READ/WRITE screen.

VTR INITIALIZE

ENG Index for opening the VTR INITIALIZE

screen.

DIAGNOSTIC

ENG Index for opening the VTR

DIAGNOSTIC screen.

Setting menu screens

(VTR MENU)

Setting menu screens

(VTR MAIN MENU)

FUNCTION screen

The VTR’s functions are set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

NEWS REC MODE

OFF

0.2 :

2.0

display

USER ENG

For selecting the VTR START button acknowledgment time during recording.

OFF

The pressing of the VTR START button is acknowledged immediately, recording is stopped, and the unit is set to the REC PAUSE mode.

0.2—2.0

The pressing of the VTR START button is not acknowledged and recording is continued for the time set (in increments of 0.2 sec.).

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

HD SDI OUT ON

SIDE SW AUTO OFF

display

USER ENG

For controlling the output signals of the HD SDI OUT connector. However, ON or OFF cannot be selected for these signals during recording: the status prior to the start of the recording is maintained.

The signals are forcibly output. However, the signals are output in the EE/PB mode when the MONITOR OUT SDI switch on the side panel is set to OFF.

SIDE SW

The signals are not output when the MONITOR OUT SDI switch on the side panel is set to OFF.

AUTO

The signals are output when the connector has been connected to the output connector. However, the signals are output in the EE/PB mode when the MONITOR OUT SDI switch on the side panel is set to OFF.

OFF

The output is stopped.

HUMID OPE ON

OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the VTR operation when condensation has formed.

: Operation is

continued as usual.

OFF

: Operation of all

controls except the POWER switch and EJECT button is inhibited.

REC START ALL

NORMAL

USER ENG

For selecting acknowledgement of recording started by the VTR START button.

ALL:

The start of the recording is acknowledged regardless of the VTR mode.

NORMAL:

The start of the recording is acknowledged only in the STOP (POWER SAVE) mode and REC PAUSE mode.

PAUSE TIMER 10

20 30 60

USER ENG

For selecting the amount of time REC PAUSE is to be held.

10/20/30/60

: 10, 20, 30 or 60

minutes.

RETAKE MODE ON

OFF

USER ENG

Functions for rewinding the tape to the position where recording started.

: The RETAKE

function works.

OFF

: The RETAKE

function does not work.

<Note>

The RETAKE function is set OFF when the unit’s power switch has been set to ON.

INTERVAL REC MODE

ON OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the intermittent recording mode.

Intermittent recording is performed.

OFF

Intermittent recording is not performed.

<Note>

Intermittent recording is set OFF when the unit’s power switch has been set to ON.

INTERVAL REC TIME

00s10f

59s29f

USER ENG

For setting the REC time for intermittent recording.

<Note>

When REC time is set at less than 1 second, the initial recording time will be 1 second.

INTERVAL PAUSE TIME

00h00m02s

23h59m59s

USER ENG

For setting the REC PAUSE time for intermittent recording.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

BATTERY/TAPE screen

The warning tone which signals the remaining battery charge and remaining tape and which is heard during shooting can be switched off if they prove to be distracting.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

BATTERY SELECT

AJ-BP490 AU-BP402 HP-30A PRO14 TRIM14 TRIM13 DIGITAL14 DIGITAL13 BP-H90 BP-H100 NP-L40 NP-L40 D BP-L60/90 NP-1B

display

USER ENG

For selecting the type of battery used.

AJ-BP490

: AJ-BP490

battery

AU-BP402

: AU-BP402

battery

HP-30A

: PACO HP-30A

battery

PRO14

: Anton/Bauer

PRO14 battery

TRIM14

: Anton/Bauer

TRIM14 battery

TRIM13

: Anton/Bauer

TRIM13 battery

DIGITAL14

: Anton/Bauer

DIGITAL battery (14V)

DIGITAL13

: Anton/Bauer

DIGITAL battery (13V)

BP-H90

: IDX BP-H90

battery

BP-H100

: IDX BP-H100

battery

NP-L40

: IDX NP-L40

battery

NP-L40D

: IDX NP-L40D

battery

BP-L60/90

: Sony BP-

L60/90 battery

NP-1B

: Sony NP-1B

battery

EXT DC IN SELECT

AC-ADPT AJ-BP490 AU-BP402 HP-30A PRO14 TRIM14 TRIM13 BP-H90 BP-H100 NP-L40 BP-L60/90 NP-1B

USER ENG

For setting the power supply to be used. The AC adapter or the battery selected on the BATTERY SELECT screen is set.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Setting menu screens

(VTR MAIN MENU)

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

BATT NEAR END ALARMONOFF

display

USER ENG

For setting the warning tone heard when the battery is near the end of its charge to ON or OFF.

BATT NEAR END CANCELONOFF

USER ENG

For switching the function which cancels the warning tone heard when the battery is near the end of its charge to ON or OFF using the MODE switch.

BATT END ALARM

ON OFF

USER ENG

For setting the warning tone heard when the battery is at the end of its charge to ON or OFF.

BATT REMAIN FULL

100% 70%

USER ENG

For selecting the battery capacity at which “FULL” is to appear on the LCD display window as the remaining battery display (for all 7 segments to be lighted).

TAPE NEAR END ALARMONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the warning tone heard when the end of the tape is near to ON or OFF.

TAPE NEAR END TIME

3min 2min

USER ENG

For setting the remaining tape time for which the warning tone is to be heard when the end of the tape is near.

TAPE END ALARM

ON OFF

USER ENG

For setting the warning tone heard when the tape has reached its end to ON or OFF.

TAPE REMAIN/$3min/

5min/

USER ENG

For setting the time for one segment of the remaining tape display indicated on the LCD display window.

3min

/$: One segment is

set to 3 minutes.

5min

/$: One segment is

set to 5 minutes.

Setting menu screens

(VTR MAIN MENU)

1. Either “¢¢” or “≥” appears in front of each item to indicate whether the item is set to ON or OFF.

¢¢

: ON

≥

: OFF

2. Each time the JOG dial button is pressed, the setting moves in the following sequence:

AUTO

: The NEAR END voltage value preset in each battery

is used.

MANUAL

: The NEAR END voltage setting for each battery can

be changed.

Item movement

NEAR END voltage setting

AUTO/MANUAL setting

ON/OFF setting

BATTERY SETTING screen

The type of battery to be used is selected and its settings are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

AJ-BP490 MANUAL

AUTO

display

ENG For setting the AJ-BP490

and the PACO HP-90A battery.

AU-BP402 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the AU-BP402

battery.

HP-30A MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the PACO HP-

30A battery.

PRO14 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the

Anton/Bauer PRO14 battery.

TRIM14 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the

Anton/Bauer TRIM14 battery.

TRIM13 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the

Anton/Bauer TRIM13 battery.

DIGITAL14 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the

Anton/Bauer digital battery (14V).

DIGITAL13 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the

Anton/Bauer digital battery (13V).

BP-H90 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the IDX BP-

H90 battery made by.

BP-H100 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the IDX BP-

H100 battery.

NP-L40 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the IDX NP-

L40 battery.

NP-L40 D MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the IDX NP-

L40D battery.

BP-L60/90 MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the Sony BP-

L60/90 battery.

NP-1B MANUAL

AUTO

ENG For setting the Sony NP-

1B battery.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

<Note>

The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are 200 Hz to 10 kHz.

Setting menu screens

(VTR MAIN MENU)

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

display

SAVE LED

SAVE&TAPE SAVE

USER ENG

For setting the operation of the SAVE lamp.

SAVE

This lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch has been set to SAVE. It goes off during recording.

SAVE&TAPE

This lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch has been set to SAVE. It goes off during recording. When the tape is approaching its end, it flashes in tandem with the warning alarm that sounds when tape-end is approaching.

VTR VF INDICATOR screen

The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

TAPE (IND) ON

OFF

display

USER ENG

For switching the remaining tape display to ON or OFF.

BATTERY (IND) ON

OFF

USER ENG

For switching the battery voltage display to ON or OFF.

LEVEL METER (IND)

CH1 CH1•CH2 OFF

USER ENG

For selecting what the audio level meter is to display.

CH1

The level of the CH1 signals only is displayed.

CH1•CH2

The levels of both the CH1 and CH2 signals are displayed.

CH2

The level of the CH2 signals only is displayed.

OFF

: No display.

AUDIO IN (IND) ON

OFF

USER ENG

For switching the audio input display to ON or OFF.

: The audio input is

displayed.

OFF

: The audio input is

not displayed.

TC (IND) ON

OFF

USER ENG

For switching the time code display to ON or OFF.

: The time code is

displayed.

OFF

: The time code is not

displayed.

VTR WARNING (IND)

ALWAYS NORMAL OFF

USER ENG

For setting when the VTR’s warnings are to be displayed.

ALWAYS

The warning display always appears when a warning has occurred.

NORMAL

The display appears for 3 seconds after the warning occurred and for 3 seconds after recording was started or completed.

OFF

The warning displays do not appear.

MIC/AUDIO screen

The MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

FRONT MIC POWER

ON OFF

display

USER ENG

: The phantom power

is supplied to the front microphone.

OFF

: The phantom power

is not supplied to the front microphone.

MIC LOWCUT CH1

FRONT REAR F&R OFF

USER ENG

For setting the high-pass filter for the CH1 mic input.

FRONT

: The high-pass filter

for the front mic input is set to ON.

REAR

: The high-pass filter

for the rear mic input is set to ON.

F&R

: The high-pass

filters for both the front and rear mic inputs are set to ON.

OFF

: The high-pass filter

for the CH1 input is set to OFF.

Setting menu screens

(VTR MAIN MENU)

MIC/AUDIO screen

The MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

display

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

display

MIC LOWCUT CH2

FRONT REAR F&R OFF

USER ENG

For setting the high-pass filter for the CH2 mic input.

FRONT

: The high-pass filter

for the front mic input is set to ON.

REAR

: The high-pass filter

for the rear mic input is set to ON.

F&R

: The high-pass

filters for both the front and rear mic inputs are set to ON.

OFF

: The high-pass filter

for the CH2 input is set to OFF.

LIMITER ON

OFF

USER ENG

For switching the audio limiter to ON or OFF.

: The limiter operates.

OFF

: The limiter does not

operate.

TEST TONE NORMAL

ALWAYS OFF CHSEL

USER ENG

NORMAL

The test tone signal is output when the AUDIO IN switch for CH1 is set to front while BAR is selected as the CAM/BAR switch setting.

ALWAYS

The test tone signal is always output when BAR is selected as the CAM/BAR switch setting.

OFF

The test tone signal is not output.

CHSEL

The test tone signal is output for the selected channel when the AUDIO IN switch CH1 or CH2 is set to front while BAR is selected as the CAM/BAR switch setting.

REC CH3/CH4 CH1/2

CH3/4

USER ENG

For setting the audio signals to be recorded on the CH3 track and CH4 track.

CH1/2

The CH1 signal is recorded on the CH3 track, and the CH2 signal is recorded on the CH4 track.

CH3/4

The CH3 and CH4 signals which are supplied from the camera adapter are recorded.

CUE SELECT SIDE SW

CH1 CH2 MIX

USER ENG

For setting the audio signals to be recorded on the cue track.

SIDE SW

The signals selected by the CUE switch on the side panel are recorded.

CH1

The CH1 signals are recorded.

CH2

The CH2 signals are recorded.

MIX

The CH1 and CH2 mixed signals are recorded.

CUE REC ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether signals are to be recorded on the cue track.

: The signals will be

recorded on the cue track.

OFF

: The signals will not

be recorded on the cue track. The power-saving mode is established.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

<Note>

The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are 200 Hz to 10 kHz.

100

Setting menu screens

(VTR MAIN MENU)

<Note>

When USER is set for the UB MODE item, it is not possible to set EXT for the VITC UB MODE item. Similarly, it is not possible to set EXT for the UB MODE item when USER has been set for the VITC UB MODE item.

TC/UB screen

The time code and user’s bit settings are performed on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

TC MODE DF

NDF

display

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

display

USER ENG

For setting the time code to the DF or NDF mode.

: The time code is set

to the drop frame mode.

NDF

: The time code is set

to the non-drop frame mode.

UB MODE USER

DATE TIME EXT TCG

USER ENG

For setting what is to be written as the user’s bit in the LTC area.

USER

: User setting (fixed).

DATE

: Real time value for

year/month/day/hou rs.

TIME

: Real time value for

hours/minutes/seco nds.

EXT

: The UBG value is

slave-locked when a TC signal is supplied from an external source. (The user setting is used when no external input is supplied.)

TCG

: Time code

generator value

<Note>

Set the time on the TIME/DATE menu screen when using the UB MODE item with real-time operation.

TCG SET HOLD ON

OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the operation of TCG when the TCG SET 5power OFF

power ON 5REC operations are performed.

: The TCG setting is

stored when the power is turned off, and is not regenerated.

OFF

: The TCG setting is

not stored when the power is turned off, but is regenerated.

P. OFF LCD DISPLAY

ON OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the LCD display is to appear when the power is OFF.

: The LCD display

appears even when the power is OFF.

OFF

: The LCD display

does not appear when the power is OFF. The power-saving mode is established.

TC OUT TCG

TCG/TCR

USER ENG

For selecting the time code which is to be output to the time code output connector.

TCG

The time code generated by the time code generator is output at all times.

TCG/TCR

The time code generated by the time code generator is output in the E-E mode; the time code reader value is output in the V-V mode.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

FIRST REC TC REGEN

PRESET

USER ENG

For setting the TC REGEN mode when recording is started.

REGEN

The time code set on the tape is regenerated.

PRESET

The time code set on the tape is not regenerated. However, it is forcibly regenerated when the unit is transferred from the rec-pause mode to the recording mode.

Panasonic AJ-HDC27AP User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Features

Features of the camera unit

Features of the VTR unit

System Configuration

Power supply section

Parts and their functions

Accessory mounting section

Viewfinder section

Warning/status display section

Menu operation section

Power supply

Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack

Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack

Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack

Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack

Attaching the lens

Adjusting the lens flange

Adjusting the white shading

Adjusting the viewfinder

Attaching the viewfinder

Detaching the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder position

Audio input preparation

When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use

When attaching a microphone to the main unit for use

When connecting a microphone to the MIC IN jack

When connecting a microphone to the AUDIO IN connector

When using a wireless microphone

When connecting audio components

Attaching the shoulder strap

Adjusting the shoulder pad position

Connecting the extension control unit

Attaching the rain cover

Viewfinder lamp displays

Setting the lamp displays

Viewfinder screen status displays

Selecting the display items

Display modes and setting change messages

Switching the display mode

Setting the marker displays

Setting the camera ID

Screen displays

Displays relating to errors and warnings

Displays relating to time codes

Remaining battery charge and audio channel level and remaining tape displays

Adjusting the date and time

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balance

Adjusting the black balance

Setting the electronic shutter

Shutter modes

Setting the shutter mode and speed

Setting the synchro scan mode

Changing the shutter speed and mode selection range

Adjusting the audio level

Manual audio level adjustments

Limiter

Setting the time data

Setting the time code

Externally locking the time code

How to use the user data

Setup card operations

Saving the data settings on the card

Loading the data saved on the card

Cassette tapes

Recording

Shooting

Rec review

Color playback

Lens RET button functions

Other VTR functions

NEWS REC function

RETAKE function

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function

Menu operations