Panasonic AJ-HDC27FE User Manual

AJ- E

Camera/VTR

Operating Instructions

2 (E)

indicates safety information.

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

ADVARSEL!

Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyypiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Lithium Battery

Warning

The lithium battery in this equipment must only be replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary, contact your local Panasonic supplier.

“The lithium battery is a critical component (type number CR2032 or BR2032 manufactured by Panasonic.)

It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use.

Replacement batteries must be of the same type and manufacturer. They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity connections observed.

Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or reuse it for any other purpose. It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.”

3 (E)

Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij. Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein chemisch afval weg te doen.

Attention/Attentie

Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd Battery) Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding (Nikkelcadmiumbatterij)

To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen (Lithiumbatterij)

Battery/Batterij AU-BP402

Anton/Bauer Battery Anton/Bauer-Batterij

Unlocking lever Ontgrendelingshefboom

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen (Lithiumbatterij)

If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.

In geval u een batterij van een anden fabrikant zou gebruiken, gelieve dan eerst zorgvuldig de gebruiksaanwijzing van deze batterij te lezen.

For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.

Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde levensduur afdankt.

4 (E)

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features of the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features of the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Power supply section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Accessory mounting section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Audio function section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Viewfinder section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Shooting (recording)/playback function section . .15

Warning/status display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Menu operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Time code related section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the BP-90 type battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the Sony NP-1/BP-90 battery pack . . . . . .25

Using the V-mount type battery pack . . . . . . . . . .25

Using an AC power supply

when the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used . . . . . . . . .26

Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Adjusting the lens flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Adjusting the white shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adjusting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Attaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Detaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Adjusting the viewfinder position . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Audio input preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder

(optional accessory) for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

When attaching a microphone to the main unit for

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

When connecting a microphone to the

MIC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

When connecting a microphone to the

AUDIO IN connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

When using a wireless microphone . . . . . . . . . . .38

When connecting audio components . . . . . . . . . .38

Mounting the unit on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Adjusting the shoulder pad position . . . . . . . . . .40

Attaching the rain cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Connecting the extension control unit . . . . . . . .41

Viewfinder lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Setting the lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Viewfinder screen status displays . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Selecting the display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Display modes and setting change messages . . .48

Switching the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Setting the marker displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Setting the camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Remaining battery charge and audio channel level

and remaining tape displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Displays relating to errors and warnings . . . . . . .51

Displays relating to time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Adjusting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Adjustments and setup using the setting

menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Adjusting the white balance and black

balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Shutter modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Registering the shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Setting the shutter mode and speed . . . . . . . . . .59

Changing the shutter speed and mode selection

range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Setting the synchro scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Switching the shutter speed display . . . . . . . . . . .60

Film tone gamma function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Switching the frame frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Variable frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting the frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Setting the scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Adjusting the audio level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Manual audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Externally locking the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Tape management information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

How to use the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

How to use the scene file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Setup card operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Formatting the setup card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Saving the data settings on the card . . . . . . . . . .76

Loading the data saved on the card . . . . . . . . . . .78

Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Scene-to-scene continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Playback

(checking what has been recorded) . . . . . . . . . . .84

Rec review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Colour playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Lens RET button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Other VTR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

NEWS REC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

RETAKE function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)

function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

5 (E)

Contents

Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Displaying sub-menus and deciding on

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Setting menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Setting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . .93

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . .93

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 screen . . . . . . . . . . .93

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 screen . . . . . . . . . . .93

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1

ROP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

MATRIX screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .95

COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .95

LOW SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

MID SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

HIGH SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

ADDITIONAL DTL1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

SKIN TONE DTL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

KNEE/LEVEL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

GAMMA screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

CAMERA SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2

VF DISPLAY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

VF MARKER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

CAMERA ID screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

SHUTTER SPEED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

SHUTTER SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

!LED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

CAMERA SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

SUPER GAIN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

FRAME MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3

CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .107

CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . .107

GENLOCK/IRIS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

LENS ADJ screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4

FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1 screen . .109 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 2 screen . .109 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 3 screen . .109

BLACK SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

WHITE SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

FLARE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

COLORIMETRY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

EVALUATION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

OPTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

VTR MAIN MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

BATTERY SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

TIME DATE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

VTR USER MENU SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . .121

VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .121

VTR INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Cleaning inside the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras . . . . . . .127

Replacing the backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Inspections prior to shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Preparation for inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Inspecting the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Inspecting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions . . .130

Inspecting the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

6 (E)

Introduction

Features

The AJ-HDC27F is a camera/VTR that supports the SMPTE-296M 1280a720 scanning standard. Integrated in this single unit are an HD colour video camera featuring a 1-million pixel IT-CCD unit with onchip lens as the pickup device, and a DVCPRO HD format VTR incorporating the latest compression technology. The camera unit supports a variable frame function and film tone gamma function, and it also supports the Ultra Prime lenses for 35 mm film cameras as a standard feature. 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 or SD memory 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-HDC27F has the following features.

O High sensitivity: 2000 lux, F12 O Frame rate: 4 fps (frame/sec.) to 60 fps O High signal-to-noise ratio: 54 dB (standard) O Low smear O Low flare O Scan reverse O Switchable frame frequency: 60.00 Hz or 59.94 Hz

Variable frame rate

Frame-drop (under-cranking) shooting and high-speed (over-cranking) shooting, which are special film shooting techniques, have been achieved for the first time in a video camera. The variable frame rate function can be set as desired from 4 fps (frame/sec.) to 60 fps. The shutter speed can also be set from 0.8% of the frame rate (aperture angle: 3 degrees) to 97.2% (aperture angle: 350 degrees), enabling full use to be made of many different presentation techniques. Along with continually recording at 60 fps, the VTR unit enables specific effective frames alone to be marked with time codes so that off-line editing using a conventional DVCPRO HD VTR is possible. This makes it possible to construct a 24 fps production system with minimal equipment investment.

Film tone gamma function

In the beginning, the first and foremost aspect defining the manifold powers of expression that only the medium of film could achieve was the extent of a film’s latitude (reproduction range). What Panasonic did was to use its resources to develop an exclusive gamma curve for reproducing film tones by means of the CCDs, and this led to the capability of expressing natural gradations and reproducing a rich variety of colours—something that was beyond the means of conventional video cameras. The AJ-HDC27F incorporates a total of three gamma curves—two cine curves (for films/for videos) and the conventional video gamma curve—and it enables the curve that best suits the application at hand to be selected. The powers of expression achieved as a result are comparable to those provided by film. The high sensitivity that is simply superior to film cameras delivers an excellent balance between brightness and high picture quality: indeed, the kind of sensitivity that corresponds to ISO640 enables shooting with the same kind of feel as ultra-fine-grain films. When the conventional video gamma curve is to be used, set the unit to the video mode using the CAM MENU SEL item on the OPTION screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4. When one of the cine curves is to be used, set the unit to the film mode using the CAM MENU SEL item on the OPTION screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4, and then select the desired curve by setting the CINE GAMMA SEL item on the GAMMA screen of FILM MAIN MENU 1.

7 (E)

Features

Features of the camera unit

Prime lens mode

Not only the lens that does justice to the sensitivity equivalent to a film but also the various devices and equipment that are peripheral to the camera combine to play roles which are so critical that they cannot be divorced from the technical skills of the person operating the camera. Using an HD lens adapter made by Angenieux, this unit supports the ultra-prime lenses used for film cameras as a standard feature. What’s more, Panasonic has achieved an industry first by incorporating as a standard feature, a scan reverse function, which cancels out image reversal occurring when the adapter is used, and switching can be easily accomplished by a menu setting. The unit also supports slide bases, matte boxes and other film camera equipment which users may have been using for years. A full range of long viewfinders, small LCD monitors and other options available from related manufacturers is available, and the maximum can be derived from formats ranging from films to HD with the same ease afforded by simply changing the main camera unit.

Film user menu

Panasonic does its best to cater to film camera users not only on the functions and performance front but also in terms of operation. For instance, it has provided a cinema image menu (FILM USER MENU) which brings together on one page the setting items that are frequently used in location cinema shooting. Along with the gamma curve selection and scan reverse ON/OFF functions, the settings for the hard and soft texture adjustments, gradation settings for the shadow areas, latitude adjustments, and tungsten lighting (3200K) type or daylight (5600K) type can be selected just like with films on one menu screen.

Digital signal processing

Analogue signals are converted into digital signals through 10-bit A/D conversion at a sampling frequency of

74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)/74.25 MHz (60.0Hz). 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.

4-piece filter disc sets available as standard accessories

The filter best suited to the subject’s brightness and colour 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.

Camera unit equipped to capture a wide range of image creation activities from cinema production to broadcasting applications

O A sensitivity of F12 (2000 lux) achieved by the three

highly sensitive CCDs. The minimum subject brightness is 0.7 lux.

O Gamma curves (switchable) for reproducing film

tones.

O Not only a natural choice like 24 fps (frame/sec.) for

films but also any number of shooting frames from 4 fps to 60 fps can be set.

O Digital setup for controlling image production using

numerical values and for simple operation using the jog dial and gradation menu.

O Cinema image menu provided for film producers. O Setup data in up to 8 files can be stored on an SD

card (optional accessory: RP-SD008B).

O Built-in high picture quality circuits including auto

knee, many different detail functions, shading compensation, 12-axis colour compensation circuit and masking circuit.

O Built-in 2-level zebra pattern and spot zebra

functions.

O 3 values among the 10 possible settings from –6 dB

(–3 dB in film mode) to +30 dB allocated to the gain selector; also, the gain can be increased up to +36 dB by the super gain function.

O The following functions can be allocated to the

USER1 and USER2 buttons: super iris, super gain, super black, black stretch, audio CH1/CH2 input front/rear switching, recording start/stop, return switch, and Y GET (output luminance level measurement).

O An electronic shutter with a variable function

over and above the 6 shutter speeds.

O Tungsten lighting (3200K) type or daylight (5600K)

type can be selected just like with films on one menu screen. Two sets of ND&CC optical filters are featured as a standard option.

O ABB (automatic black balance) and AWB

(automatic white balance) functions incorporated. Two values for each of the four CC filters can be retained as the AWB values.

O Statuses and warnings are displayed on the

viewfinder screen.

1/100 , 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000 sec. (or 180.0, 172.8, 144.0, 120.0, 90.0 and 45.0 deg)

0.8% to 97.2% of the frame rate (aperture angle of 3.0 to

350.0 degrees)

8 (E)

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. Colour 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.

Tape management information

As the tape management information, this unit automatically saves the frame rate information on the shooting speeds, the active frame information on the first frame where the frame image was switched, and the active frame count information in the user’s bit of the sub-code track area (which used to be the LTC area).

Built-in DOLBY NR system

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

Audio functions

O 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.

O 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 programmes. 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 programmes with a nature theme or art programmes.

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.

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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-HDC27F

Setup memory card Multi-media card:

VW-MMC8

SD (Secure Digital) memory card:

RP-SD008B

Battery case

AU-M402H

AC adapter

AJ-B75

Cassette tape

AJ-HP23LP AJ-HP32LP AJ-HP46LP

Cleaning tape

AJ-CL12LP

BP-90 type battery

Sony Battery case

NP/BP

adapter plate

V-mount

adapter plate

Sony Battery

BP-90 NP-1

Anton/Bauer Battery

IDX Battery

E-50, E-80

Sony Battery

BP-L60/L90

2.0-inch viewfinder AJ-HVF27P

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Power supply section

1 Battery mount

This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.

2 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).

3 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.

4 POWER switch

: Set here to turn on the power.

OFF

: Set here to turn off the power.

Parts and their functions

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9 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.

: Mounting hook for tape measure

The tape measure used to measure the subject distance is attached here.

<Note>

This hook is not to be used for the shoulder strap.

; Focus mark

This indicates the focus position of the CCD unit.

< Spacer to support extension unit

Future plans call for this connector to be used to support some options.

Parts and their functions

Accessory mounting section

1 Hooks for attaching shoulder strap

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

2 Light shoe

Use this to attach the video light, etc.

3 Lens mount (Bayonet type)

Use this to attach the lens.

4 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.

5 Lens mount cap

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

6 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp

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

7 Tripod mount

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

8 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.

1 2 :

3 4

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Audio function section (1)

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.

2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2

recording level adjustment) controls

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

3 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.

4 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 1 are recorded.

REAR

: The audio input signals supplied from the

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

5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)

connectors (XLR, 3-pin)

An audio component or microphones are connected here.

6 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.)

7 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 118)

Parts and their functions

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Audio function section (2)

8 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.)

9 DC OUT (DC power output) socket

This is the DC 12 V output socket. A current of approximately 400 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.

; 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

< 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 earphone.

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.

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Viewfinder section

(Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P)

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

Parts and their functions

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3 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.

4 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.

5 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.

6 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.

7 Front tally lamp

This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is 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 lit can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or LOW).

8 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.

9 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.

; 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.

1 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 centre marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.

2 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 80% or so. The required area of zebra pattern can be displayed by setting the ZEBRA 1 DETECT, ZEBRA 2 DETECT and ZEBRA 2 items on the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen.

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2 Synchro scan adjustment switches

These switches become effective when the shutter switch 7 is set to ON and SYNCHRO SCAN 2 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.

3 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 TUNGSTEN (3200 K) white balance value is stored in the memory. This can be changed to DAY LIGHT (5600 K).

A or B

: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch 6 is 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)

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.

OThe 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

B (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

D (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

<Note>

The colour temperatures shown above are those when the LIGHTING item is set to TUNGSTEN or the D5600K item is set to OFF on the CAMERA SETTING screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1.

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Shooting (recording)/playback function section (2)

4 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. The operation of the AUTO KNEE function can be selected using the AUTO KNEE SW item on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2. (The factory setting of the AUTO KNEE function is OFF.)

5 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. 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”)

6 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 FILM (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

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

OWhen the video monitor is to be adjusted OWhen the colour 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.

OWhen shooting people in the shade under a clear sky OWhen shooting people inside a vehicle or a building and

outdoor scenery seen through windows at the same time

OWhen shooting scenes with a high contrast

<Note>

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.

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Shooting (recording)/playback function section (3)

7 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”, “: 50%”, “: 180d”)

8 ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-

pin)

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.

9 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. The user’s bit is also output from the HD SDI OUT connector. The active frame count is output to the four higher digits of the user’s bit. The count is reset to zero each time recording starts, and the count is incremented with each active frame. The active frame information is output to the lowest digit of the user’s bit while the frame rate information is output to the third and fourth lower digits.

<Note>

In order for the time code that matches the playback time code, which is output from the HD SDI OUT connector, to be output from the TC OUT connector, set the SDI switch to “EE/PB,” and select “TCG/TCR” as the TC OUT item setting on the TC/UB screen.

Parts and their functions

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Shooting (recording)/playback function section (4)

: 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.)

<Notes>

O 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 114) 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.

O When the frame frequency has been set to 60.00

Hz, the audio signals which are output from the HD SDI OUT connector can be controlled on the MIC AUDIO screen of VTR MENU. However, it should be borne in mind that some products may not be able to process properly the audio signals which are output from the HD SDI OUT connector at this 60.00 Hz frequency setting. For details, consult your dealer.

; 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)

C PLAY/PAUSE button

This is pressed to view the playback picture on the viewfinder screen or using a colour 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.

D STOP button

This is pressed to stop the tape travel.

E 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.

A 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.

B 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.

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Warning/status display section

1 Back tally lamp (unit)

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

2 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.

3 WARNING lamp

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

4 LIGHT switch

: The display window 5 is illuminated.

OFF

: The illumination of the display window is

turned off.

5 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

1 Setup card insertion slot

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

2 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.

3 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 86 to 88.

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.

Time code related section (1)

1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

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

<Note>

Enter the reference signal of the same frame frequency (59.94 Hz or 60.0 Hz) as the unit.

2 TC IN connector (BNC)

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

3 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.

3 2 1

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7 “+” 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 8 when the time code or user’s bit is to be set.

8 SHIFT button

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

9 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)

4 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 6 has 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.

5 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 9 is at the SET position, the time code data and user’s bit data are respectively reset to “00:00:00:00.”

6 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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Removal lever

Battery pack

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 makes of batteries below, namely:

OAnton/Bauer OIDX OSony

<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.

24 (E)

Power supply

Using the BP-90 type battery pack

<Notes>

O Do not pull the rubber cap forcefully. O When mounting the battery case, take care not to

pinch the connecting cord.

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 NP/BP adapter plate and tighten the screws fully.

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.

Connect these connectors with the connector on the AU-MA402H battery case.

Attach the NP/BP adapter plate. Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into place.

Attach the connectors provided with the NP/BP adapter plate to the positions shown in the figure.

25 (E)

Power supply

Using the Sony NP-1/BP-90 battery pack

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

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.

<Note>

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

Using the V-mount type battery pack

Battery case for NP-1

Battery case for BP-90

Attach the V-mount adapter plate. Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into place.

Please consult your local dealer for any questions regarding the NP/BP adapter plate or V-mount adapter plate.

26 (E)

Using an AC power supply

When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used

<Notes>

O Check the pin signals of the DC IN socket when

using an external power supply other than the AJB75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A)

O Power from the AC adapter takes precedence when

both a battery pack and AC adapter have been connected.

O 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 DC IN socket on the unit.

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

DC IN socket

27 (E)

Attaching the lens

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

Align the centre mark of the lens with the groove in the top centre 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>

O For details on handling the lens, refer to the

operating instructions which accompany the lens.

O 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

28 (E)

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.

<Note>

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 5 to 7 until 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

29 (E)

Adjusting the white shading

This unit can store up to 8 white shading compensations as white shading files in memory. Using this data, it is possible to quickly reproduce the appropriate white shading adjustment even after switching lenses. Follow the procedure described below when repeating a white shading adjustment or when creating a new white shading file.

White shading files

Storing of white shading adjustment values in memory for each lens changed and reading of data which has been stored are performed using the menus.

<Notes>

O 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.

O 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.

Storing white shading adjustment values

Repeat steps 5 and 6, however this time set the ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85% and ZEBRA2 to SPOT.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the <VF DISPLAY> item, and press the JOG dial button.

Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, and press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button, select 70% and then press the JOG dial button to enter the setting.

< VF DISPLAY >

DISP CONDITION :NORMAL DISP MODE :3 VF OUT :Y VF DTL :4 ZEBRA1 DETECT :080% ZEBRA2 DETECT :085% ZEBRA2 :SPOT LOW LIGHT LVL :45% SYNCHRO SCAN DISP.:deg ECU MENU DISP. :ON

Press the JOG dial button until FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 is displayed, then turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WHITE SHADING item, and press the JOG dial button again.

2222

FILM MAIN MENU4

2222

FILM USER MENU SELECT1 FILM USER MENU SELECT2 FILM USER MENU SELECT3 BLACK SHADING

WHITE SHADING FLARE COLORIMETRY INITIALIZE DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OPTION

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 item.

SHUTTER: OFF

GAIN: L (0 dB)

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.

30 (E)

Adjusting the white shading

Select the file No.

Give a title to the selected file.

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

< WHITE SHADING >

SELECT :1

READ DETECTION(V SAW) CORRECT :ON

TITLE:

1:5: 2:6: 3:7: 4:8:

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input mode is established.

< WHITE SHADING >

SELECT :1

READ DETECTION(V SAW) CORRECT :ON

TITLE:

1:5: 2:6: 3:7: 4:8:

When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.

< WHITE SHADING >

SELECT :1

READ DETECTION(V SAW) CORRECT :ON

TITLE:

222222222222

1:5: 2:6: 3:7: 4:8:

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE: item.

< WHITE SHADING >

SELECT :1

READ DETECTION(V SAW) CORRECT :ON

TITLE:

222222222222

1:5: 2:6: 3:7: 4:8:

Press the MENU button twice to close the menu screen.

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

Press the JOG dial button to enter the file number.

Press the JOG dial button and the file number will flash. Turn the JOG dial button to select the file (1 to 8) to be recorded.

< WHITE SHADING >

SELECT :1

READ DETECTION(V SAW) CORRECT :ON

TITLE:

1:5: 2:6: 3:7: 4:8:

Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in the following sequence:

Space: )

letters: A—Z

numbers: 0—9

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –, . , x

Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next position (right), and repeat steps 16 and 17 to set the characters (maximum of 12).

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