Panasonic AJ-HDC27FP User Manual

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AJ- P

Camera/VTR

Operating Instructions

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indicates safety information.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

ATTENTION:

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

Ni-Cd

RBRC

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Audio function section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Viewfinder section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Shooting (recording)/playback function section . .14

Warning/status display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Menu operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Time code related section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack . . . . . . . . . .22

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

Using the Sony NP-1/BP-90 battery pack . . . . . .24

Using the V-mount type battery pack . . . . . . . . . .24

Using an AC power supply

when the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used . . . . . . . . .25

Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting the lens flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Adjusting the white shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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

Attaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Detaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Adjusting the viewfinder position . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Audio input preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder

(optional accessory) for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

When attaching a microphone to the main unit for

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

When connecting a microphone to the

MIC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

When connecting a microphone to the

AUDIO IN connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

When using a wireless microphone . . . . . . . . . . .35

When connecting audio components . . . . . . . . . .35

Mounting the unit on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Adjusting the shoulder pad position . . . . . . . . . .37

Attaching the rain cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Connecting the extension control unit . . . . . . . .38

Viewfinder lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting the lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Viewfinder screen status displays . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Selecting the display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Display modes and setting change messages . . .45

Switching the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Setting the marker displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Setting the camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Remaining battery charge and audio channel level

and remaining tape displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Displays relating to errors and warnings . . . . . . .48

Displays relating to time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Adjusting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Adjustments and setup using the setting

menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Adjusting the white balance and black

balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Shutter modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Registering the shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Setting the shutter mode and speed . . . . . . . . . .56

Changing the shutter speed and mode selection

range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Setting the synchro scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Switching the shutter speed display . . . . . . . . . . .57

Film tone gamma function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Switching the frame frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Variable frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Setting the frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Setting the scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Adjusting the audio level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Manual audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Externally locking the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Tape management information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

How to use the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

How to use the scene file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Setup card operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Formatting the setup card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Saving the data settings on the card . . . . . . . . . .74

Loading the data saved on the card . . . . . . . . . . .76

Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Scene-to-scene continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Playback

(checking what has been recorded) . . . . . . . . . . .82

Rec review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Color playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Lens RET button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Other VTR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

NEWS REC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

RETAKE function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)

function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

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Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Displaying sub-menus and deciding on

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Setting menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Setting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . .91

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . .91

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 screen . . . . . . . . . . .91

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 screen . . . . . . . . . . .91

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1

ROP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

MATRIX screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .93

COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .93

LOW SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

MID SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

HIGH SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

ADDITIONAL DTL1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

SKIN TONE DTL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

KNEE/LEVEL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

GAMMA screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

CAMERA SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2

VF DISPLAY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

VF MARKER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

CAMERA ID screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

SHUTTER SPEED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

SHUTTER SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

!LED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

CAMERA SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

SUPER GAIN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

FRAME MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3

CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .105

CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . .105

GENLOCK/IRIS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

LENS ADJ screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4

FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1 screen . .107 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 2 screen . .107 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 3 screen . .107

BLACK SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

WHITE SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

FLARE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

COLORIMETRY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

EVALUATION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

OPTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

VTR MAIN MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

BATTERY SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

TIME DATE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

VTR USER MENU SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . .119

VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .119

VTR INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Cleaning inside the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras . . . . . . .125

Replacing the backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Inspections prior to shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Preparation for inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Inspecting the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Inspecting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions . . .128

Inspecting the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

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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 color 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.

OHigh sensitivity: 2000 lux, F12 OFrame rate: 4 fps (frame/sec.) to 60 fps OHigh signal-to-noise ratio: 54 dB (standard) OLow smear OLow flare OScan reverse OSwitchable frame frequency: 59.94 Hz or 60.00 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 colors—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.

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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

Analog 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 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.

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

OA sensitivity of F12 (2000 lux) achieved by the three

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

OGamma curves (switchable) for reproducing film

tones.

ONot 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.

ODigital setup for controlling image production using

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

OCinema image menu provided for film producers. OSetup data in up to 8 files can be stored on an SD

card (optional accessory: RP-SD008B).

OBuilt-in high picture quality circuits including auto

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

OBuilt-in 2-level zebra pattern and spot zebra

functions.

O3 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.

OThe 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).

OAn electronic shutter with a variable function

over and above the 6 shutter speeds.

OTungsten 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.

OABB (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.

OStatuses 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, 120.5, 90.0 and 45.0 deg)

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

350.0 degrees)

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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.

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

OA 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.

OOther 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.

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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 116)

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 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.

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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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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 lighted 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 center 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 color 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

Color 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 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.

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>

OWith 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 112) 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.

OWhen 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 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.

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 84 to 86.

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 analog 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

3 2

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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.

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Power supply

Using the BP-90 type battery pack

<Notes>

ODo not pull the rubber cap forcefully. OWhen 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.

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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.

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Using an AC power supply

When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used

<Notes>

OCheck 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)

OPower from the AC adapter takes precedence when

both a battery pack and AC adapter have been connected.

OWhen 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

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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>

OFor details on handling the lens, refer to the

operating instructions which accompany the lens.

OThe 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

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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

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Adjusting the white shading

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

Adjustment method

<Notes>

OThe 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.

OEven 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.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86),

and display the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

2 Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70%, ZEBRA2

DETECT to 85% and ZEBRA2 to SPOT.

3 Press the MENU button and close the menu

screen.

4 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>

OSince unevenness in the lighting will make it

impossible for ZEBRA to fill part of the screen, try adjusting the lighting position, etc.

OTry adjusting the lighting position, etc. also when

the lens aperture is not between F/4 and F/11.

OAlways be sure to leave the electronic shutter at

OFF.

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Adjusting the white shading

AUTO W/B BAL switch

WHITE BAL switch: “A” or “B”

1 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.

2 Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB)

adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.

3 Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)

adjustment again using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86),

and display the “WHITE SHADING” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

2 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.

3 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 6 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

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Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)

Attaching the viewfinder

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.

Stopper screw

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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

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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

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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

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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.

<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 connectors

AUDIO IN switches

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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

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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.

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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

<Note>

This mounting hook is for attaching the tape measure that is used to measure the subject distance. It is not to be used for the shoulder strap.

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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>

OBefore connecting or disconnecting the dedicated

cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 to OFF.

OWhen “OFF” has been selected as the ECU DATA

SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, 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.

OWhen “ON” has been selected as the ECU DATA

SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, 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

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TALLY / REC

BATT

VTR

SAVE

423

Viewfinder lamp displays

1 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 122, 123).

2 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 122, 123).

3 (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).

4 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.)

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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.

DAY LIGHT (FILM MENU)

Lamp display appears when the white balance presetting is DAY LIGHT.

D5600K (CAM MENU)

Lamp display appears when the white balance presetting is 5600 K.

Setting the lamp displays

Select the items targeted for the lamp display on the “!LED” screen of the FILM (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 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 2 screen under the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 screen.

<Note>

For details on selecting the engineer mode menu and display screens, refer to “Menu operations” (pages 84 to 86).

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86) to open the “!LED” screen.

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

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to 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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear 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 DAY LIGHT :OFF MATRIX :OFF COLOR CORRECTION :OFF FRAME RATE :ON

MATRIX Lamp display appears when the matrix is

at ON.

COLOR CORRECTION

Lamp display appears when the color correction is at ON.

FRAME RATE Lamp display appears when the frame

rate has been set to 11 fps or below.

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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

1 Extender display 2 Shutter speed/mode display 3 Remaining tape display 4 Battery voltage display 5 Filter display 6 White balance memory display 7 Gain display 8 Audio level display 9 Aperture display : Camera warning/information display ; Safety zone markers < Center marker = Super iris ON display > Zoom position display ? TCG display @ Master gain setting display A Color temperature display PRE/A/B B Battery type C Total tape length D Preset color temperature display E VTR warning/information display F Interval recording mode display (flashing) G AUDIO CH1/CH2 input display H Frame rate information display I lamp information display J Frame frequency information display K Operation mode display

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1/250 S 10min 14.6V

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1B A 12dB

TCG 00:00:00:00

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Viewfinder screen status displays

1 Extender display

This appears when the lens extender is being used.

2 Shutter speed/mode display

This indicates the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. The unit in which the shutter speed is displayed can be set on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

OOFF (no display):

The shutter is not used.

O1/100, 1/120, 1/250 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

(180d, 172.8d, 144d, 120d, 90d, 45d):

Shutter speeds in the fixed mode

O3.0d to 350.0d/0.8% to 97.2% (SYNCHRO

SCAN):

Selection of synchro scan mode In the synchro scan mode, “Y” appears immediately in front of the number displayed.

3 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.

4 Battery voltage display

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

5 Filter display

This indicates the type of filter selected.

6 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.”

7 Gain display

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

8 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.

9 Aperture display

This indicates the approximate aperture setting (F number).

<Note>

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

: 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 46).

< 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.

A Color temperature display PRE/A/B

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

Audio level display

VTR’s level meter

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

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Viewfinder screen status displays

B Battery type

This indicates the type of battery selected.

C Total tape length

This indicates the total length of the cassette tape.

D Preset color temperature display

This indicates the preset white balance value.

E VTR warning/information display

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

F Interval recording mode display (flashing)

G AUDIO CH1/CH2 input display

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

H Frame rate information display

This indicates the frame rate which has been set.

lamp information display

This indicates the information when the lamp has lighted.

J Frame frequency information display

This indicates the frame frequency (59.9 Hz or

60.00 Hz) which has been set.

K Operation mode display

This indicates the unit’s operation mode (F: FILM or V: VIDEO) which has been set.

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 FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 or on the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of the VTR MENU.

Selectable items

On the “VF INDICATOR” screen of FILM (CAM) MENU

OExtender display (EXTENDER) OShutter speed/mode display (SHUTTER) OFilter display (FILTER) OWhite balance memory display (WHITE) OGain display (GAIN) OAperture value and super iris ON display (IRIS) OCamera ID display (CAMERA ID) OZoom position display (ZOOM LVL) OColor temperature display (COLOR TEMP) OFrame rate display (FRAME RATE) OGamma curve display (VERSION ID)

<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

47).

< VF INDICATOR >

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

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Viewfinder screen status displays

Selecting the display items

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86) to open the “VF INDICATOR” screen.

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

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to 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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< VTR VF INDICATOR >

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

On the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of VTR MENU

ORemaining tape display (TAPE) ORemaining battery charge display (BATTERY) OLevel meter display (LEVEL METER) OTime code display (TC) OVTR warning display (VTR WARNING) OSAVE lamp display (SAVE LED)

< VTR VF INDICATOR >

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

< VF INDICATOR >

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

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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, 3.0d to 350.0d, 0.8% to 97.2%)

tt ±± ±±

When the white balance (AWB) has been adjusted

Example) AWB: OK For details, refer to “Adjusting the white balance” (pages 50 to 53).

tt ±± ±±

When the black balance (ABB) has been adjusted

Example) ABB: OK For details, refer to “Adjusting the black balance” (page 54).

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Viewfinder screen status displays

Switching the display mode

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

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86) to open the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< 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

Setting the marker displays

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

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86) to open the “VF MARKER” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

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

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Viewfinder screen status displays

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 84 to 86) to open the “CAMERA ID” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

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 4 and 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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< CAMERA ID >

ID 1:

2222222222

ID 2:

2222222222

ID 3:

2222222222

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “ID 1: to 3:” item.

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

< CAMERA ID >

ID 1:

2222222222

ID 2:

2222222222

ID 3:

2222222222

< CAMERA ID >

ID 1:

2222222222

ID 2:

2222222222

ID 3:

2222222222

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

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the ID 1:, ID 2: or ID 3: item.

< CAMERA ID >

ID 1:

2222222222

ID 2:

2222222222

ID 3:

2222222222

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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 122 and

123).

Remaining tape display

The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments. The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is set to 3 minutes or 5 minutes using TAPE REMAIN/ $ on the VTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE” screen. Each time the number of minutes set for the segments elapses, one segment is cleared. (See page 114)

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

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Adjusting the date and time

Adjustments and setup using the setting menus

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “TIME/DATE” screen of VTR MAIN MENU.

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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear 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 :02 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00 MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :02 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00

MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :02 MONTH :01 DAY :01 HOUR :00 MINUTE :00

TIME/DATE SET

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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. OFor examples of the FILTER control settings,

refer to the description of the FILTER control (page 14) 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) 5 ABB (black balance adjustment) 5 AWB. 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. OFor details on the display mode settings, refer to

“Display modes and setting change messages” (page 45).

<Notes>

OABB must be performed when the MASTER GAIN

levels have been changed on the LOW SETTING, MID SETTING and HIGH SETTING screens of the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1, 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.

OWith 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

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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

<Notes>

OTake care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen. OShoot white objects in the center of 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 2300 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 2.3K

When the color temperature is lower than 2300 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.

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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 FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 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.

Check the filter selector control.

CHECK FILTER

The setting position of the filter selector control is not correct.

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%, 50% or 25% by changing the AWB AREA setting on the OPTION screen of the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

90%

50%

25%

When using the unit in film mode

When there is a large difference between the CC filter setting and the color temperature of the subject, the dynamic range of the video signals may not be utilized to full potential. We recommend that the CC filter setting selected is one that is close to the color temperature of the subject.

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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” is displayed. (1): This indicates that AWB was adjusted using

the filter.

CC:C

4.3K

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

3.2K

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.

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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:

OWhen the unit is used for the first time OWhen the unit is used after it has not been used for

a prolonged period of time

OWhen the unit is used in an ambient temperature

which has fluctuated significantly

OWhen the value selected for the gain switch has

been changed

OWhen the super gain setting has been performed

using the USER button

OWhen the gamma ON/OFF setting has been

changed

OWhen the frame rate 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>

OCheck that the lens connector has been connected

and that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE.

OWhile the black balance is being adjusted, the

aperture is automatically set to the light-shielding status.

OWhile 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.

OIf black shading is not satisfactory even with ABB

OK, open the BLACK SHADING screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4, and adjust the black shading. (Refer to page 108.)

OWhen the super gain has been set to ON, the black

balance is executed at the preset position in the white balance memory.

OWhen 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.

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Setting the electronic shutter

Shutter modes

<Notes>

ONo matter in which mode the electronic shutter is

used, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity.

OWhen 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

Fixed

POSITION 1 to 6

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

SYNCHRO SCAN

Aperture angle: 3 to 350 degrees (0.8% to 97.2% of the frame rate)

Registering the shutter speed

The shutter speed is registered in the “SHUTTER SELECT” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

1/100 , 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000 sec. (or 180.0, 172.8, 144.0, 120.5, 90.0 and 45.0 deg)

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “SHUTTER SELECT” screen.

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

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

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

It is possible to set a fixed speed within the range of 90.0 to 225.0 degrees (in units of 0.5 deg.) in SYNCHRO SCAN 2. It is also possible to set 6 different shutter speeds in POSITION 1 to 6, respectively.

< SHUTTER SELECT >

SYNCHRO SCAN 2 :180deg POSITION 1 :1/100 POSITION 2 :1/120 POSITION 3 :1/250 POSITION 4 :1/500 POSITION 5 :1/1000 POSITION 6 :1/2000

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Setting the electronic shutter

Changing the shutter speed and mode selection range

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “SHUTTER SPEED” screen.

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

<Notes>

OWhen 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.

OFor details on selecting the engineer mode and

display screens, refer to “Menu operations” (pages 84 to 86).

On the SHUTTER SPEED screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, 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.

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 SPEED >

SYNCHRO SCAN 1 :ON SYNCHRO SCAN 2 :OFF POSITION 1 :ON POSITION 2 :ON POSITION 3 :ON POSITION 4 :ON POSITION 5 :ON POSITION 6 :ON

POSITION1 POSITION2

SYNCHRO SCAN 1SYNCHRO SCAN 2

POSITION3 POSITION4 POSITION5 POSITION6

Setting the shutter mode and speed

Following the steps for “Switching the display mode” (page 46), set DISP MODE to “2” or “3” on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

SHUTTER switch

Example: “1/120,” “50.0%,” 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.

Fixed 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.

OThe SHUTTER switch is used to set the shutter

speed and the shutter speed in the fixed mode.

OThe shutter speed in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode

can easily be changed using the SYNCHRO (“+” and “–”) buttons.

OOn the SHUTTER SPEED screen of FILM (CAM)

MAIN MENU 2, 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.

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Setting the electronic shutter

Switching the shutter speed display

The unit enables the SYNCHRO SCAN mode to be displayed on the viewfinder screen to be switched to “1/¢¢¢ (sec.),” “¢¢¢%” or “¢¢¢d (angle)” on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and open the VF DISPLAY screen.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SYNCHRO SCAN DISP. item.

Press the JOG dial button to set the SYNCHRO SCAN display mode. Turn the JOG dial button, select the display, and then press the JOG dial button to enter the selection.

sec (seconds): 1/¢¢¢ %:¢¢¢% deg (angle) : ¢¢¢d

e.g.

When the frame rate is set to 24 fps and exposure time is set to half:

1/48 sec = 50% = 180 deg.

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

< VF DISPLAY >

DISP CONDITION :NORMAL DISP MODE :3 VF OUT :Y VF DTL :4 ZEBRA1 DETECT :070% ZEBRA2 DETECT :085% ZEBRA2 :SPOT LOW LIGHT LVL :45% SYNCHRO SCAN DISP.:deg ECU MENU DISP. :ON

< VF DISPLAY >

DISP CONDITION :NORMAL DISP MODE :3 VF OUT :Y VF DTL :4 ZEBRA1 DETECT :070% ZEBRA2 DETECT :085% ZEBRA2 :SPOT LOW LIGHT LVL :45%

SYNCHRO SCAN DISP.:deg ECU MENU DISP. :ON

Setting the synchro scan mode

In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, continuous switching inside the 3.0 deg to 350.0 deg (0.8% to

97.2%) range can be achieved by pressing the SYNCHRO (“+” and “–”) buttons.

SHUTTER switch

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

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Film tone gamma function

The unit 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.

Switching from the film mode to video mode or vice versa can be accomplished using the CAM MENU SEL item on the OPTION screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4. Two gamma curves (for films/for videos) are available in the film mode. They can be set by selecting the CINE GAMMA SEL item on the GAMMA screen of FILM MAIN MENU 1.

Video mode (VIDEO MENU)

This the optimum mode for playing back the images recorded on tape using a video component. The images are processed using the conventional video gamma characteristics.

Film mode (FILM MENU)

Two types of film-like images can be achieved in this mode.

FILM REC (for films: film gamma)

This is the optimum mode for printing the images recorded on tape onto film and presenting them. The images are processed using the film-use cine gamma characteristics developed by Panasonic.

VIDEO REC (for videos: film tone gamma)

Even when playing back images recorded on tape using a video component, this mode provides a wide dynamic range, enabling images to be played back in a mode where the images are more like film images than the conventional video images. The images are processed using the video-use cine gamma characteristics developed by Panasonic.

Switching the frame frequency

This unit allows the frame frequency to be switched to

60.00 Hz or 59.94 Hz to provide support in areas with different video systems. The frame frequency can be switched on the OPTION screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and open the OPTION screen.

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

Press the JOG dial button to set the item to be used. Turn it to select the frequency, and then press it to enter the selection. At this time, the message flashes on the display.

TTUURRNN OOFFFF PPOOWWEERR

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

Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power. The frame frequency will be switched when it is turned back on. Press the MODE CHECK button to check that the frame frequency has been switched.

< OPTION >

ENG SECURITY :OFF SHD,ABB SW CTRL :ON AWB AREA :50% AWB & ABB OFFSET:OFF CAM MENU SEL :FILM MENU SYSTEM FREQ. :59.94Hz

The menu settings performed in the film mode and video mode are saved separately.

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Variable frame rate

This camera/VTR enables the frame rate (shooting speed) to be set from 4 fps to 60 fps. Since the 720P/59.94 Hz or 720P/60.00 Hz format is used for recording onto the tape or outputting to the HD SDI OUT connector, users now have the exciting opportunity to create a whole new dimension of moving images with clearer slow-motion images and blur effects—a world which was hitherto confined to the field of film production—in their own video productions.

This unit automatically stores as the tape management information both the frame rate information which indicates the shooting speed and the active frame information which indicates the first frame where the frame image was switched in the user’s bit of the sub-code track area (this used to be the LTC area). This information is output from the TC OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector. Further, the active frame information is stored in the least significant digit of the user’s bit while the frame rate information is stored in its lower third and fourth digits.

Setting the frame rate

There are two ways in which the frame rate can be set.

Using menu operations

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “FRAME MODE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “FRAME RATE” item.

Press the JOG dial button, and set the desired frame rate. Turn the JOG dial button to select the frame rate, 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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< FRAME MODE >

FRAME RATE RANGE:60-12 FRAME RATE :24 SCAN REVERSE :OFF

Using the synchro scan adjustment switches (“+” and “–”)

Set the unit to a status other than the menu operation status.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the frame rate information display at the top left of the viewfinder screen starts flashing.

Press the synchro scan adjustment switches (“+” and “–”) to set the desired frame rate.

<Note>

After about 5 seconds, the frame rate information display stops flashing and lights. Press the synchro scan adjustment switches (“+” and “–”) while this display is flashing.

Press the JOG dial button to enter the frame rate. Refrain from further operation, and in about 5 seconds the frame rate information display on the viewfinder screen will stop flashing, and the frame rate will be set.

EX2

1/250 S 10min 14.6V

/46 BP402

1B A 12dB

TCG 00:00:00:00

F5.6 Z99

iREC

!D.L.

<Note>

When the frame rate has been changed, adjust the black balance once again.

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Variable frame rate

<Notes>

In this unit, the frame rate is set by changing the storage time of the optical signals sensed by the CCD. Depending on the frame rate setting, the following problems may arise.

1 White streaks

The dark current of the photodiode that configures the CCD’s pixels causes defective pixels to arise, and this results in the appearance of white streaks on the screen. This current increases in direct proportion to the rise in the CCD’s temperature and storage time in the photodiode. In short, the white streaks increase in inverse proportion to the frame rate setting. When a lower frame rate setting is desired, reduce the master gain setting and, where possible, avoid direct sunlight and use the unit in a cool environment.

2 Delayed response time in automatic processing

When the frame rate setting has been lowered, it takes longer for the unit to perform the automatic processing (such as auto white balance, flare compensation, auto knee and auto iris), possibly giving the user the impression that something is odd or wrong. The response time for automatic processes is particularly slow at a frame rate of 20 fps and below. When the frame rate has been set to 20 fps or below, it is recommended that the unit be operated with the automatic processing released.

3 Disturbed images

The images may be disturbed for a moment if scene-to-scene continuity is performed while the time code is allowed to advance in the rec run mode when the frame rate is set to 24 fps or 30 fps. This occurs in order to reset the video signals from the camera so as to maintain the continuity of the time code recorded on the tape. The disturbed images are not recorded on the tape but they will affect the signals which are output from the HD SDI OUT connector. Furthermore, if the time code is allowed to advance in the free run mode when the frame rate is set to 24 fps or 30 fps, at that instant when the time code is preset or the time code is locked to the external signal, the images may be disturbed for a moment.

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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.

Scan reverse

Using an HD lens adapter made by Angenieux, this unit supports the ultra-prime lenses used for film cameras as a standard feature. Furthermore, it can also select the setting of the scan reverse function for canceling the image correction (reversal of the top/bottom and left/right of the images) that is performed when this adapter is used.

Setting the scan reverse

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “FRAME MODE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “SCAN REVERSE” item.

Press the JOG dial button, and set the desired scan reverse. Turn the JOG dial button, ON or 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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< FRAME MODE >

FRAME RATE RANGE:60-12 FRAME RATE :24 SCAN REVERSE :OFF

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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.

In the internal color bar signal recording mode, memos (dates and times) of up to eight hexadecimal digits can be recorded on the sub-code track by setting the user’s bit.

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>

OIn the camera image recording mode, the tape

management information shown on page 65 is output.

OWhen DATE is selected from the UB MODE items,

the real time operations for year/month/day of the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.

OWhen TIME is selected from the UB MODE items,

the real time operations for hours/minutes/seconds of the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.

OThe user’s bit setting contents are output to the six

higher digits of the user’s bit in the VIDEO AUX area (which used to be the VITC area). In the internal color bar signal recording mode, they are also output to the six higher digits of the LTC user’s bit.

OThe user’s bit cannot be set since the active frame

information and other tape management information is always output to the two lower digits of the user’s bit.

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:

3,5

Set the OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch to BARS.

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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 5 OFF 5 ON, the backup accuracy of the time code is approximately ±2 frames.

2,5

<Notes>

OWhen the frame rate is set to 24 fps, this unit will

perform the processing in the non-drop frame mode in order to maintain the continuity of the frames even when the time code has been set to the drop frame mode. Furthermore, when the frame rate has been set to 24 fps, it will not be possible to set the time code while recording is in progress since the images will be disturbed if the advancing of the time code is discontinuous.

OWhen the frame frequency has been set to 60.00

Hz, the unit always performs the processing in the non-drop frame mode.

Set the number of frames per seconds (24, 25 or

30) displayed in the frame digits of the time code using the TC DISP SEL item on the TC/UB screen of VTR MENU. The time code is converted to the number of frames which has been set here, and displayed.

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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.

<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.

<Notes>

OWhen the frame rate is set to 24 fps, this unit will

perform the processing in the non-drop frame mode in order to maintain the continuity of the frames even when the time code has been set to the drop frame mode. Furthermore, when the frame frequency has been set to 60.00 fps as well, the unit performs the processing in the non-drop frame mode. If an external time code generator is used, set it to the non-drop frame mode.

OUse the same frame frequency setting for the

reference time code and reference videos signal as the unit’s setting. When the frame rate is used at 24 fps, the image may be disturbed if the frame frequencies differ.

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

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).

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Tape management information

Example of display

01:12:01:50

User’s bit setting

Frame frequency

5: 59.94 Hz 6: 60.00 Hz

Tape management information

OActive frame information OREC START/STOP mark

01:12:01:xx

User’s bit setting

Tape management information

LTC user’s bit verification information

To verify the VITC user’s bit, set the DISPLAY switch to UB, and hold down the HOLD button. While the HOLD button is held down, the VITC user’s bit information appears on the counter display.

02:40:24:50

OWhen the camera’s video signals are being

recorded

Recorded frame number count

This indicates the number of frames recorded. When the frame rate has been set to 24 fps and recording has been performed for 10 seconds, “0240” will be displayed as the count. When recording is started, the count is reset to “0000,” and the number of recorded frames per cut is counted up to “9999.”

Frame rate information

24 fps (23.98 fps)

Frame frequency

5: 59.94 Hz 6: 60.00 Hz

Tape management information

OActive frame information OREC START/STOP mark

VITC user’s bit

OWhen the internal color bar signals are being

recorded

LTC user’s bit

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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 84 to 86), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen of FILM (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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ

READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

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

READ ?

YES

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

WRITE ?

YES

When the frame frequency setting has been changed, it is necessary to restart the unit by turning the POWER switch to OFF and then to ON again for the setting to be switched.

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How to use the scene file

The contents of the setting menus can be saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory, and they can be loaded from this area. Four scene files are provided in the unit. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses.

Scene file operation

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

Saving the scene file

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SCENE SEL 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 scene file area of the camera’s memory.

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

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

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 :

WRITE ?

YES

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA

SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select the scene file in which data is to be saved.

Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :2

READ

WRITE

RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

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

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How to use the scene file

Loading the scene file

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data settings saved in the scene file 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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

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

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA

SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select the scene file whose data is to be loaded.

Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :2

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

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

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How to use the scene file

Resetting the scene file

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

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

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA

SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select the scene file whose data is to be reset.

Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :2

READ WRITE

RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

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

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory is reset and restored to the factory shipment status.

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

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 :

RESET ?

YES

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Give a title to the scene file

How to use the scene file

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the TITLE1, TITLE2, TITLE3 or TITLE4 item that corresponds to the scene file whose title is to be provided.

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ WRITE RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

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

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ

WRITE

RESET

TITLE1:

22222222

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

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

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ

WRITE

RESET

TITLE1:

22222222

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE1, TITLE2, TITLE3 or TITLE4 item.

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 6 and 7 to set the characters (maximum of

8).

Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

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How to use the scene file

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The titles sare saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory.

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

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

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATA WRITE USER DATA SCENE SEL :1

READ

WRITE

RESET

TITLE1:

22222222

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

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

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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. OThe multimedia cards or the SD memory 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.

OAvoid high temperatures and high humidity levels. OKeep the cards away from water. OAvoid exposing the cards to electrical charges.

Keep the setup card inside the unit with the cover closed.

Setup card operations

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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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear 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 FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3.

Formatting the setup card

Setup card operations

Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86), 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 TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

< 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 TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

<Note>

Data titles cannot be recognized when the setup card was inserted while the CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen was open. Move the arrow (cursor) to the TITLE READ item, and press the JOG dial button.

The data title is recognized, and the title is displayed.

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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 84 to 86), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

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 TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SELECT item which comes avove 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) moves to the title input area, 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 6 and 7 to 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 TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

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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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear 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

11 to 13.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

WRITE OK

YES

TITLE :

22222222

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 :

22222222

Saving the data settings to the selected file.

Setup card operations

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

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

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

22222222

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

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

22222222

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

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 TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

22222222

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

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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

4 to 6.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE

SELECT :1 CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA

TITLE :

READ OK

YES

TITLE :

22222222

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 84 to 86), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SELECT item which comes avove 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 TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

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

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1

READ

SELECT :1

WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ READ USER DATA

TITLE:

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

If the data is given a title when it is saved, the title will also be displayed.

<Note>

“F_” appears in front of a title which was set in the film mode; “V_” appears in front of a title which was set in the video mode. When the data has been loaded, the unit is set to the operation mode of the loaded data.

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Setup card operations

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 displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear 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.

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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

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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. OFor details on how to perform these inspections,

refer to “Inspections prior to shooting” (pages 126 to 129).

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. OIf the HUMID display is showing, wait until it

goes off.

OIf 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.

OPosition of the accidental erasure prevent tab OTape slack

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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 50 to 54).

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. OFor details, refer to “Setting the electronic

shutter” (pages 55 to 57).

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

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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. OWhen the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,

recording commences about two seconds after the VTR START button is pressed.

OWhen 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

The functions of a VTR START/STOP button can be assigned to the USER1 or USER2 button on the unit’s side panel on the CAM SW MODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, and this button can then be used to perform the start and stop operations.

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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 12).

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

The functions of the RET button on the lens can be assigned to the USER1 or USER2 button on the unit’s side panel on the CAM SW MODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, and this button can then be used to perform the return operations.

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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. OINTERVAL REC MODE

This sets the INTERVAL REC function to ON or OFF.

OINTERVAL REC TIME

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

OINTERVAL 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

hminsfrm

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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 1, 2, and 3 screen of the engineer menu. The data settings are saved in the non-volatile memory for long-term storage. The menu settings performed in the film mode and video mode are saved separately.

Display method

OWhen the MENU button is pressed, the camera

unit’s USER menu screen which was set at the time of shipment is displayed.

OWhen the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR

unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.

OWhen 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

OHold down the MENU button for at least 3 seconds. OWhen the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR

unit’s MAIN MENU screen is displayed.

OWhen the MENU button is pressed once more, the

menu screen display is cleared.

1AB 0dBCZ73

¢¢¢¢ VTR USER MENU ¢¢¢¢

¢¢¢¢ FILM 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

Film mode and video mode

The unit can be set to the film mode or video mode on the OPTION screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4. When VIDEO MENU is selected as the CAM MENU SEL setting on the OPTION screen, the FILM USER MENU and FILM MAIN MENU displays change to the CAM USER MENU and CAM MAIN MENU. The menu settings performed in the film mode and video mode are saved separately.

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Menu operations

User menu: Engineer menu

Basic setting menu operations

Displaying menus

FILM (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

FILM (CAM)

MAIN MENU 1

FILM (CAM)

MAIN MENU 2

FILM (CAM)

MAIN MENU 3

FILM (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.

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< ROP >

MASTER PED : +000 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.

2222

FILM MAIN MENU1

2222

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.

2222

FILM MAIN MENU1

2222

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 : +000 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 3 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.

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Setting menu configuration

FILM (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)

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

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

} MATRIX TABLE } COLOR CORRECT

} MASTER GAIN

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

} MATRIX TABLE } COLOR CORRECT

} MASTER GAIN

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

} MATRIX TABLE } COLOR CORRECT

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 A. KNEE RESPONSE

MASTER GAMMA (FILM MENU) R GAMMA B GAMMA CINE GAMMA SEL (FILM MENU) BLACK STR. LVL (FILM MENU) DYNAMIC LVL (FILM MENU)

DETAIL HIGH COLOR GAMMA TEST SAW FLARE H-F COMPE LIGHTING (FILM MENU) D5600K (CAM MENU)

<Note>

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

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Setting menu configuration

FILM (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 SYNCHRO SCAN DISP. ECU MENU DISP.

SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK FRAME SIG

MARK LVL

EXTENDER SHUTTER

ID 2: 2222222222 ID 3: 2222222222

FILTER WHITE GAIN IRIS CAMERA ID ZOOM LVL COLOR TEMP FRAME RATE VERSION ID (FILM MENU)

ID 1: 2222222222

SYNCHRO SCAN 1 POSITION 1

SYNCHRO SCAN 2 POSITION 2

POSITION 3 POSITION 4 POSITION 5 POSITION 6

SHUTTER SELECT

SYNCHRO SCAN 2 POSITION 2 SEL

POSITION 1 SEL POSITION 3 SEL

POSITION 4 SEL POSITION 5 SEL POSITION 6 SEL

GAIN (0dB) GAIN (–3dB) SHUTTER WHITE PRESET EXTENDER FILTER BLACK STR DAY LIGHT (FILM MENU) D5600K (CAM MENU) MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION FRAME RATE

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

FRAME MODE

FRAME RATE RANGE FRAME RATE SCAN REVERSE

S. GAIN VALUE

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3

CAM CARD READ/WRITE

CAM CARD R/W SELECT

GENLOCK/IRIS

LENS ADJ

SELECT READ SELECT WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ READ USER DATA TITLE 1: TITLE 2: TITLE 3: TITLE 4: TITLE 5: TITLE 6: TITLE 7: TITLE 8:

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 IRIS GAIN IRIS GAIN VALUE

F2.8 ADJ F16 ADJ

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Setting menu configuration

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4

FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT1 FILM (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 FRAME MODE

FILM (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

CAMSOFT (IN) CAMSOFT (OUT) CAM TABLE PLD (CAM) PLD (SHD)

SHD, ABB SW CTRL AWB AREA AWB & ABB OFFSET CAM MENU SEL SYSTEM FREQ

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

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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 ECU REC CHK SW CHARACTER ON SDI

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 EMBEDDED AUDIO (60 Hz)

TC/UB

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

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 ECU REC CHK SW CHARACTER ON SDI

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 EMBEDDED AUDIO (60 Hz)

TC/UB TC MODE

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

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Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MENUS

The main menu consists of FILM (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 84 to 86 for the menu operations.)

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

ROP

USER ENG

Index for opening the ROP screen.

MATRIX

ENG Index for opening the MATRIX screen.

COLOR CORRECTION1

ENG Index for opening the COLOR

CORRECTION 1 screen.

COLOR CORRECTION2

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.

FILM (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.

SHUTTER SELECT

ENG Index for opening the SHUTTER

SELECT screen.

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

!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.

FRAME MODE

USER ENG

Index for opening the FRAME MODE screen.

FILM (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

ENG Index for opening the LENS ADJ

screen.

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 screen

SUB menu

display

Remarks

CAM USER MENU SELECT1

ENG Index for opening the FILM (CAM)

USER MENU SELECT 1 screen.

CAM USER MENU SELECT2

ENG Index for opening the FILM (CAM)

USER MENU SELECT 2 screen.

CAM USER MENU SELECT3

ENG Index for opening the FILM (CAM)

USER MENU SELECT 3 screen.

BLACK SHADING

ENG Index for opening the BLACK

SHADING screen.

WHITE SHADING

ENG Index for opening the WHITE

SHADING screen.

FLARE

ENG Index for opening the FLARE screen.

COLORIMETRY

ENG Index for opening the COLORIMETRY

screen.

INITIALIZE

ENG Index for opening the INITIALIZE

screen.

DIAGNOSTIC

ENG Index for opening the DIAGNOSTIC

screen.

EVALUATION

ENG Index for opening the EVALUATION

screen.

OPTION

ENG Index for opening the OPTION screen.

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Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1

ROP screen

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

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MASTER PED

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

–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

ENG For selecting the color

adjustment display.

MATRIX R-G –31

+00

+31

ENG Color adjustment

MATRIX R-B –31

+00

+31

ENG Color adjustment

MATRIX G-R –31

+00

+31

ENG Color adjustment

MATRIX G-B –31

+00

+31

ENG Color adjustment

MATRIX B-R –31

+00

+31

ENG Color adjustment

MATRIX B-G –31

+00

+31

ENG Color adjustment

<Notes>

OThe white balance and black balance will not change even if the

MATRIX is changed.

OTwo tables, A and B, can be stored in the memory for the

MATRIX TABLE item.

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

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Setting menu screens FILM (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

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: red

Mg (SAT) Mg (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: magenta

B (SAT) B (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: blue

Cy (SAT) Cy (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: cyan

G (SAT) G (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: green

Yl (SAT) Yl (PHASE)

–63

: +00

: +63

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

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: between red and magenta

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

–63

+00

+63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: between magenta and blue

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

–63

+00

+63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: between blue and cyan

Cy-G (SAT) Cy-G (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: between cyan and green

G-Yl (SAT) G-Yl (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: between green and yellow

Yl-R (SAT) Yl-R (PHASE)

–63

+00

+63

ENG Color saturation

adjustment and hue adjustment: between yellow and red

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Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1

LOW SETTING screen

The low level gain is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MASTER GAIN (FILM MENU)

–3dB

: 0dB

: 30dB

display

USER ENG

–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

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

USER ENG

For setting H.DTL (detail) level.

V. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

USER ENG

For setting V.DTL (detail) level.

H. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

USER ENG

For setting H.DTL (detail) level.

V. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

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 STRETCH

+3, +2, +1, OFF, –1, –2, –3

USER ENG

For correcting the black level gradation.

BLACK STRETCH

+3, +2, +1, OFF, –1, –2, –3

USER ENG

For correcting the black level gradation.

MATRIX TABLE A

B OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the color correction matrix table.

COLOR CORRECTONOFF

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 (FILM MENU)

–3dB

3dB

30dB

display

USER ENG

–3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

(CAM MENU) –6dB

6dB

30dB

–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

(CAM MENU) –6dB

: 0dB

: 30dB

–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

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)

MATRIX TABLE A

B OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the color correction matrix table.

COLOR CORRECTONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the 12-axis independent color correction to ON or OFF.

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HIGH SETTING screen

The high level gain is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

MASTER GAIN (FILM MENU)

–3dB

6dB

30dB

display

USER ENG

–3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

(CAM MENU) –6dB

12dB

30dB

–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set.

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)

MATRIX TABLE A

B OFF

USER ENG

For selecting the color correction matrix table.

COLOR CORRECTONOFF

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 FILM (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 APE 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 0

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.

BLACK STRETCH

+3, +2, +1, OFF, –1, –2, –3

USER ENG

For correcting the black level gradation.

H. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

USER ENG

For setting H.DTL (detail) level.

V. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

USER ENG

For setting V.DTL (detail) level.

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Setting menu screens FILM (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

ENG For setting the maximum

luminance level at which the detail is boosted.

Y MIN 0

255

ENG For setting the minimum

luminance level at which the detail is boosted.

I CENTER 0

255

ENG For setting the medium I-

axis level at which the detail is boosted.

I WIDTH 0

255

ENG For setting the minimum I-

axis level at which the detail is boosted.

Q WIDTH 0

255

ENG For setting the maximum

Q-axis level at which the detail is boosted.

Q PHASE –31

+31

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

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

–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 (FILM MENU)

30%

65%

90%

USER ENG

For setting the manual knee point position.

<Note>

This setting is canceled when FILM REC has been selected as the CINE GAMMA SEL item setting on the GAMMA screen.

(CAM MENU) 80%

95%

107%

KNEE SLOPE (FILM MENU)

150%

500%

600%

USER ENG

For setting the manual knee slope.

<Note>

This setting is canceled when FILM REC has been selected as the CINE GAMMA SEL item setting on the GAMMA screen.

(CAM MENU) 0

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

(CAM MENU)

(FILM MENU)

80%

95%

100%

107%

USER ENG

For setting the auto knee point position.

<Note>

The gamma characteristics are set using the KNEE POINT and KNEE SLOPE items when VIDEO REC was selected as the CINE GAMMA SEL item setting on the GAMMA screen.

A. KNEE LVL 100

: 108 109

USER ENG

For setting the maximum auto knee level.

A. KNEE RESPONSE12

3 4

USER ENG

For setting the AUTO KNEE response rate.

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Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1

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

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.

MASTER GAMMA (FILM MENU)

0.35 :

0.45 :

0.75

USER ENG

For setting the master gamma when the unit is to be operated in the film mode.

B GAMMA –15

+15

USER ENG

Amount by which the B channel gamma is corrected in respect of the master gamma level.

CINE GAMMA SEL (FILM MENU)

FILM REC VIDEO REC

USER ENG

For setting the gamma characteristics when the unit is to be operated in the film mode.

FILM REC:

The cine gamma characteristics for films are used.

VIDEO REC:

The cine gamma characteristics for video are used.

BLACK STR. LVL (FILM MENU)0%:

30%

USER ENG

For setting the black strech level point position.

<Notes>

OThis setting is valid

when FILM REC has been selected as the CINE GAMMA SEL item setting.

OThe KNEE POINT and

KNEE SLOPE item settings on the KNEE/LEVEL screen are canceled.

DYNAMIC LVL (FILM MENU)

200% 300% 400% 500%

USER ENG

For setting the dynamic range.

<Notes>

OThis setting is valid

when FILM REC has been selected as the CINE GAMMA SEL item setting.

OThe KNEE POINT and

KNEE SLOPE item settings on the KNEE/LEVEL screen are canceled.

<Note>

The gamma characteristics are set using the BLACK STR. LVL and DYNAMIC LVL items when FILM REC has been selected as the CINE GAMMA SEL item setting.

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.

D5600 K (CAM MENU)ONOFF

USER ENG

For setting the 5600 K presetting for the white balance to ON or OFF.

<Note>

The black balance must always be adjusted (see page 54) when this item’s setting has been changed.

LIGHTING (FILM MENU)

TUNGSTEN DAY LIGHT

USER ENG

For switching the white balance preset value to the tungsten lighting type or daylight type.

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SPOTOFFON

109%

ZEBRA 2 DETECT

ZEBRA 2

ZEBRA 1 DETECT

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

: 4 5

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 (CAM MENU)

(FILM MENU)

70%

80%

109%

USER ENG

For setting the ZEBRA1 detection level (IRE level).

ZEBRA2 DETECT

85%

109%

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. See “Zebra pattern display.”

<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 FILM (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

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

display

LOW LIGHT LVL (FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

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.

SYNCHRO SCAN DISP. (CAM MENU)

(FILM MENU)

sec % deg

USER ENG

For setting the unit in which the synchro scan mode is to be displayed.

ECU MENU DISP.

ON OFF

USER ENG

For setting whether the menu screen is to be displayed when menu operations are performed using the AJ-EC3 Extension Control Unit.

Zebra pattern display

Video level

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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 S

IRIS S+IRIS OFF

USER ENG

: Only the super iris ON

status is displayed.

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.

FRAME RATE ON

OFF

USER ENG

For setting the frame rate display to ON or OFF.

VERSION ID (FILM MENU)ONOFF

USER ENG

For displaying the gamma curve used when the internal color bar signal recording mode is established.

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

Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2

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.

FRAME SIG 4 : 3

13 : 9 14 : 9 VISTA

USER ENG

For selecting the frame marker display. (VISTA = 1 : 1.85)

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.

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100

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

Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2

1. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the ID 1:, ID 2: or ID 3: item.

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

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: 3

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 arrow (cursor) to the next position (right), and repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the characters (maximum of 10).

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

7. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the ID 1:, ID 2: or ID 3: item.

ID 1:

2222222222

ID 2:

ID 3:

ID 1:

2222222222

CAMERA ID screen

The camera ID is set on this screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

ID 1:

2222222222

ID 2:

2222222222

ID 3:

2222222222

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

On this screen, the shutter speed to be used is selected from among the POSITION items each of which contains a shutter speed which was set on the SHUTTER SELECT screen.

Item

Variable

range

Remarks

SYNCHRO SCAN 1

ON OFF

display

ENG For selecting SYNCHRO

SCAN 1.

SYNCHRO SCAN 2

ON OFF

ENG For selecting SYNCHRO

SCAN 2.

POSITION 1 ON

OFF

ENG

For selecting POSITION 1.

POSITION 2 ON

OFF

ENG

For selecting POSITION 2.

POSITION 3 ON

OFF

ENG

For selecting POSITION 3.

POSITION 4 ON

OFF

ENG

For selecting POSITION 4.

POSITION 5 ON

OFF

ENG

For selecting POSITION 5.

POSITION 6 ON

OFF

ENG

For selecting POSITION 6.

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