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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Camera/VTR Operating Instructions Model No. Model No. VQT0M92... - Page 2 Lithium Battery Warning The lithium battery in this equipment must only be replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary, contact your local Panasonic supplier. “The lithium battery is a critical component (type number CR2032 or BR2032 manufactured by Panasonic.) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
- Page 3 O Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. O Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 General ... 6 Features of the camera unit ... 6 Features of the VTR unit ... 7 System configuration ... 8 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions ... 9 Power supply and accessory mounting section ... 9 Audio function section ... - Page 5 Contents Audio input signal preparations ... 67 5-4-1 When using the front microphone ... 67 5-4-2 When using an external microphone ... 67 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver ... 68 5-4-4 When using an audio component ... 68 Mounting the unit on a tripod ... 69 Attaching the shoulder strap ...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 General
Chapter 1 General The models AJ-SDC615 and AJ-SDC905 are camera recorders featuring three CCD image sensors which each have a 2/3-inch on-chip lens. The AJ-SDC905 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats. (The AJ-SDC615 SDC905 DVCPRO format.) Both camera recorders feature a compact size, light weight, low power consumption, high image quality, high sensitivity, excellent mobility and outstanding dust-proof and moisture-proof characteristics. -
Page 7: Features Of The Vtr Unit
Chapter 1 General 1-2 Features of the VTR unit ≥ DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supported SDC905 The VTR unit compresses the images using a component digital recording system that uses the latest compression technology, and for the sound it employs non-compression PCM recording with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction characteristics of the finely detailed areas. -
Page 8: System Configuration
Chapter 1 General ≥ Built-in time code generator/reader This enables the time code information to be recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and played back. ≥ Metadata supported The unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit to be recorded on tape as the metadata UMID information. This is useful when it comes to managing on-tape information. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section 1 POWER switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. 2 Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack. 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4-pin) When operating this unit using an AC power source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter (optional accessory). -
Page 10: Audio Function Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (input system) 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... - Page 11 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (output system) 9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. With the AJ-SDC905 , the signals to be output SDC905 selected...
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Page 12: Shooting And Recording/Playback Function Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions < 2-3 Shooting and recording/playback function section Shooting and recording (camera unit) 1 FILTER (filter switching) controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with the subject’s brightness and color temperature. 1: 3200 K (transparent) 2: 5600 K+1/8 ND 3: 5600 K 4: 5600 K+1/64 ND... - Page 13 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor. CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates.
- Page 14 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions = OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector and MON OUT connector. VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera images are output from the connectors;...
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Page 15: Menu Operation Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions F 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. -
Page 16: Time Code Related Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-5 Time code related section 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) The reference signal is input to this connector when genlock is to be established with the camera unit or when the time code is to be externally locked. 2 TC IN connector (BNC) Supply the time code which will serve as the reference to this connector when externally locking the time code. -
Page 17: Warning/Status Display Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-6 Warning/status display section 1 Back tally lamp 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 and rear tally lamp 6. - Page 18 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Mode displays Lights when the 16:9 aspect ratio mode is established. GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation. P-REC: Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set for pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turned off.
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Page 19: Viewfinder Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-8 Viewfinder section > 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. -
Page 20: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback
Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-1 Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape 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. HUMID display POWER: ON Press the EJECT button. -
Page 21: Basic Procedures
Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-2 Basic procedures This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. * For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1 Inspections prior to shooting.”... - Page 22 Chapter 3 Recording and playback Procedure for shooting From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording Select the filter to match the lighting conditions. If the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time: Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A”...
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Page 23: Scene-To-Scene Continuity
Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens while the unit is in the rec-pause mode. -
Page 24: Pre-Recording Function
Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-5 PRE-RECORDING function By always storing a few seconds’ worth (maximum of 6 seconds) of audio and video data shot by the camera, it is possible to record video and audio signals a number of seconds before recording is actually started by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens. - Page 25 Chapter 3 Recording and playback When recording is to be suspended at any time Press the STOP button. Recording is now suspended. O With the AJ-SDC905 , the tape may continue to SDC905 run since the unit will record the images stored in the memory until the moment when the button is pressed.
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Page 26: Retake Function
Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-7 RETAKE function The RETAKE function ensures continuity with the previous cut on the tape when shooting is resumed. It is set by opening the <REC FUNCTION> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page and selecting ON as the setting for the RETAKE MODE item by performing menu operations. -
Page 27: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black balance and white balance as the individual conditions demand. To achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the adjustments be performed in the following sequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) >... - Page 28 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 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). When the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically When the white balance adjustment was not completed...
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Page 29: Adjusting The Black Balance
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following cases: ≥ When the unit is used for the first time ≥ When the unit is used after it has not been used for a prolonged period of time ≥... -
Page 30: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-2 Setting the electronic shutter This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings and operations. 4-2-1 Shutter modes The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds which can be selected. -
Page 31: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode Proceed with operation by following the steps below. Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish the SYNCHRO SCAN mode. SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons SHUTTER switch In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change the shutter speed continuously within a range from 1/50.4... -
Page 32: Selecting The Recording System
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-3-2 Selecting the recording system Open the <SYSTEM MODE> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page and select the format of the VTR to be used for recording using the REC MODE item by performing menu operations. -
Page 33: Setting The Time Data
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Audio level meter in display window SLAVE HOLD W VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC minM TAPE BATT Audio level meter display inside viewfinder ∫ ∫ For the audio levels to be adjusted by one person only, it is recommended that the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls be used. -
Page 34: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Press the HOLD button to cause DATE to be displayed in the display window. Set the TCG switch to SET. Set the date (year/month/day) using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button. -
Page 35: Setting The Time Code
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-3 Setting the time code Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Set the TCG switch to SET. Set the time code using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button. Select the TCG switch position. Select “F-RUN”... -
Page 36: Setting The Umid Information
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Concerning the user bit setting during external lock When the unit’s time code is externally locked, only the time data is locked to the time data of the time code supplied from the external source. This means that the user bits can be set separately for each component. -
Page 37: Menu Displays On The Viewfinder Screen
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen 4-6-1 Menu configuration USER MENU: Although USER MENU is set at the factory, the user may perform menu operations to open the <USER MENU SELECT> screen from the MAIN MENU page, select the settings for its items in accordance with the purpose of operation and setting frequency... -
Page 38: Selecting The User Menus
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the setting item menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed. -
Page 39: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays Not only the images but the lamps and characters indicating the unit’s settings and operation statuses as well as the messages, center and safety zone markers, camera ID and other information are displayed inside the viewfinder. - Page 40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed 1 Extender LOW/MID/HIGH 2 MODE CHECK –3 to 30 dedicated display area (STATUS: S.GAIN30/36/42/48 master gain, user DS.GAIN6:/12:/20: switch gain) (Causes for ! LED GAIN (0 dB) to light: Displayed GAIN (–3 dB) on the entire DS.GAIN...
- Page 41 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed ABB ACTIVE 3 Camera warning ABB OK and message ABB BREAK display area (Displays related to ABB NG the AWB, ABB and W-SHD ACTIVE switch operations) W-SHD OK W-SHD BREAK W-SHD NG LVL OVER...
- Page 42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed REC SW 4 Information allocated to USER buttons Y GET ON UM: USER MAIN RET SW U1: USER1 button U2: USER2 button ATW ON/OFF D.ZOOM ON/OFF 1 to 4 5 Filter positions –...
- Page 43 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Z00 to Z99 > Zoom display ? Interval, pre-rec i (flashing) display iREC (lighting) iREC (flashing) ¢¢h¢¢m/¢¢s P-REC (flashing) ¢s @ ID recording display PRO14 to AC-ADPT A Battery type B Remaining battery ¢¢.¢V charge/voltage...
- Page 44 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Viewfinder screen display selection Whether a display is to be shown or not can be selected on a menu. 1 Extender 2 MODE CHECK dedicated display area 3 Camera warning, message display area 4 Information allocated to USER buttons 5 Filter positions 6 WHITE BAL switch position...
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Page 45: Display Modes And Setting
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7-4 Display modes and setting changes/adjustment result messages By setting the display mode item, it is possible to select various display methods for the changes made in the settings and for the messages advising the user of the adjustment results: for instance, the items displayed can be limited to a select number or not displayed at all. -
Page 46: Mode Check Screen Displays (Mode Check Button Function)
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the ID input area, and the input mode is established. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. -
Page 47: Menu-Driven Function Setup
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8 Menu-driven function setup The functions can be set up using the unit’s menus. 4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching In addition to the standard gain settings of L, M and H, the S.GAIN (super gain) mode function that provides an analog gain increase of 30 dB or more and the DS.GAIN (digital super gain) mode function that provides a cumulative-type... -
Page 48: Selecting The F.audio Level Control Function
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL control function This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using the F.AUDIO LEVEL control. To select this function, perform menu operations to open the <MIC/AUDIO> screen from the VTR MENU page, and set whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls for the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items. -
Page 49: Setting The Color Temperature Manually
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording UDIO CH1: The function for switching the channel 1 input signal is allocated. Each press advances the setting through the sequence FRONT > W.L.> REAR. Note that it is also possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN switch. -
Page 50: Setup Card Operations
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-2 Setup card operations To format the setup card, save the setting data on the card or read the saved data from the card, first perform a menu operation to open the <CARD READ/WRITE> screen from the FILE page. - Page 51 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Giving a title to the selected file Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input mode is established.
- Page 52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 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. 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.
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Page 53: How To Use The User Data
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded. Error message Remedial action READ NG NO CARD Insert the card. (setup card has not been inserted) READ NG FORMAT ERROR The card was formatted by a device (formatting error) -
Page 54: How To Use The Scene File Data
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data written in the user area of the unit’s internal memory is now read, and the setting is completed. - Page 55 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ item. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears.
- Page 56 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Appending titles to the setting data used for the scene files Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the scene file TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item where the title is to be appended.
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Page 57: How To Return The Menus Settings To The User Standard Settings
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to the user standard settings The setting statuses of the unit’s menus can be returned to the user standard settings registered in 4-9-3. There are two ways to do this: one method is to read (load) the USER DATA as described in “4-9-3 How to use the user data”... -
Page 58: Chapter 5 Preparation
5-1 Supplying the power A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit’s power supply. To use the battery pack, there is the following choice of makes of batteries: ≥Panasonic ≥Anton-Bauer ≥IDX ≥PACO ≥Sony <Notes>... - Page 59 Chapter 5 Preparation Using the BP-90 type battery pack Remove the battery holder. Battery holder Attach the battery case to the unit. 1 Connect the unit’s cable with the cable of the BP-90 type battery case. 2 Use a screwdriver to attach the BP-90 type battery case to the unit.
- Page 60 Chapter 5 Preparation Using the NP-1 type battery pack Remove the battery holder. Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit. 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.
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Page 61: Using An Ac Power Supply
Chapter 5 Preparation 5-1-2 Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. DC IN socket... -
Page 62: Attaching The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments
Chapter 5 Preparation 5-3 Attaching the lens and performing the flange back and white shading adjustments Attaching the lens Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the mount cap. Mount cap Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in the top center of the lens mount, and attach the lens. - Page 63 Chapter 5 Preparation 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.
- Page 64 Chapter 5 Preparation Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it so that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen. Check that the lens aperture is between F4 and F11. <Notes> ≥ The zebra pattern will not cover the whole screen if there is any unevenness in the lighting.
- Page 65 Chapter 5 Preparation Storing the lens file data The white shading adjustment values can be stored in the unit as lens file data. Selecting the file No. Perform a menu operation to open the <LENS FILE> screen from the FILE page, and turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the FILE NO.
- Page 66 Chapter 5 Preparation Reading the lens file data Refer to steps 1 to 3 in “Storing the lens file data,” and enter the lens file. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “READ” item. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears.
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Page 67: Audio Input Signal Preparations
Chapter 5 Preparation 5-4 Audio input signal preparations Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply the audio signals to the unit. 5-4-1 When using the front microphone The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder. Open the mic holder. -
Page 68: When Using A Wireless Receiver
Chapter 5 Preparation 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver When using an externally connected wireless receiver Attach the wireless receiver when a wireless system is to be used. Attach the wireless receiver to the camera attachment. Align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins on the battery case, etc. -
Page 69: Mounting The Unit On A Tripod
Chapter 5 Preparation 5-5 Mounting the unit on a tripod Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod. Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. Tripod attachment Tripod head <Note> Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole. -
Page 70: Attaching The Rain Cover
Chapter 5 Preparation 5-8 Attaching the rain cover Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Tighten the cord. Close using the fastener. 5-9 Connecting the extension control unit (AJ-EC3E) By connecting the AJ-EC3E extension control unit (optional accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote control. -
Page 71: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Inspections
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1 Inspections prior to shooting Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check the images. -
Page 72: Inspecting The Vtr Unit
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker inspection” one after the other. 1. Tape travel inspection Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights. -
Page 73: Self-Diagnosis Function
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. Inspection using external microphones Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 jacks. Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s power supply type. -
Page 74: Maintenance
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Condensation The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in a very humid place. phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to stick to the drum. -
Page 75: Connectors And Signals
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2-6 Connectors and signals DC IN +12V Matsushita part number K1AA104H0024 Maker part number HA16RX-4P(SW1) (Hirose Denki) <Note> Ensure that the polarities are used correctly for a power supply from an external source. FRONT MIC IN AUDIO IN(H) AUDIO IN(C) Matsushita part number K1AB103B0013... -
Page 76: Warning System
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3 Warning system 6-3-1 Warning description tables When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user. <Note>... - Page 77 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. HUMID Indications on LCD screen “HUMID” display lights if condensation is detected. “HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90 minutes after condensation detection is canceled. WARNING lamp Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the condensation detection after the condensation formation was detected.
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Page 78: Error Codes
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 10. BATTERY NEAR END Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining battery charge starts flashing. WARNING lamp Flashes once a second. Tally lamp Flashes once a second. Viewfinder BATT LED starts flashing. Alarm Sounds four times a second. -
Page 79: Emergency Eject
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3-3 Emergency eject If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the emergency eject screw. This enables the cassette to be removed. Set the power to OFF. -
Page 80: Chapter 7 Menu Description Tables
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-1 Menu configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION How to open the menus USER MENU: Press MENU button to display. MAIN MENU: Hold down MENU button for 3 seconds or more to display. OPTION MENU: Press MENU... -
Page 81: System Setting
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2 SYSTEM SETTING 7-2-1 SYSTEM MODE Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range REC SIGNAL For selecting the video input signals. VIDEO CAM: The signals from the camera are 1394 recorded. VIDEO: The signals from the GENLOCK IN connector are recorded. -
Page 82: Option Mode
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2-2 OPTION MODE Item/ Variable Data storage range P.OFF GPS DATA HOLD For selecting whether or not to hold the UMID CLEAR GPS position information while the power is off and record the information as the data still held as the previous value until another measurement can be taken after the power is next turned on. -
Page 83: Rec Function
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2-3 REC FUNCTION Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range INTERVAL REC For setting the INTERVAL REC function. MODE ONE SHOT ON (MEMORY): Interval recording is possible in single- frame units using memory. ONE SHOT: Recording is performed only once for the time set in the REC TIME item, after which it stops. -
Page 84: Output Sel
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2-4 OUTPUT SEL Item/ Variable Data storage range VIDEO OUT SEL For selecting the output signal of the VIDEO OUT connector. VBS: The normal composite signal is output. The viewfinder’s Y signal is output. The status display is also superimposed. -
Page 85: Paint
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3 PAINT 7-3-1 ROP Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range MASTER PED –200 For setting the master pedestal level. +010 +200 U F E MASTER DTL –31 For setting the H detail/V detail level. S C U F E MASTER GAMMA 0.35 For setting the master gamma in 0.01 steps. -
Page 86: Color Correction
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION Item/ Variable Data storage range R (SAT/PHASE) –63 For performing the red color correction (saturation and hue). S C U F E R-Mg (SAT/PHASE) –63 For performing the color correction (saturation and hue) between red and magenta. S C U F E Mg (SAT/PHASE) –63... -
Page 87: Mid Setting
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-5 MID SETTING Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range $ MASTER GAIN –3dB For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. 30dB S C U F E H.DTL LEVEL For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting. -
Page 88: Addtional Dtl
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL Item/ Variable Data storage range KNEE APE LVL For performing the KNEE APE LEVEL setting. S C U F E CHROMA DTL For performing the CHROMA DTL setting. The chroma edge is detected and placed on the Y signal to bolster H.DTL. -
Page 89: Knee/Level
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range MASTER PED –200 For performing the MASTER PEDESTAL setting. +010 +200 S C U F E For setting the mode which is to be established $ MANUAL KNEE when the AUTO KNEE switch is at OFF. -
Page 90: Camera Setting
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-12 CAMERA SETTINGS Item/ Variable Data storage range DETAIL For selecting ON or OFF for DTL (H, V). S C U F E 2D LPF For selecting ON or OFF for the 2- dimensional LPF that reduces cross color. S C U F E HIGH COLOR For selecting ON or OFF for the mode in... -
Page 91: Vf Marker
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-2 VF MARKER Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range TABLE For selecting the VF MARKER setting table. This item is used to set the current values of table A or B which have been selected using the menu items listed below. -
Page 92: Vf Indicator2
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-5 VF INDICATOR2 Item/ Variable Data storage range TAPE For selecting ON or OFF for the remaining tape amount display. C U F E BATTERY For selecting ON or OFF for the battery voltage display. C U F E AUDIO LVL For selecting ON or OFF for the audio level... -
Page 93: Operation
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5 OPERATION 7-5-1 CAMERA ID Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range ID1: ********** CAMERA ID setting 1 C U F ID2: ********** CAMERA ID setting 2 C U F ID3: ********** CAMERA ID setting 3 C U F <Note>... -
Page 94: User Sw
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-4 USER SW Item/ Variable Data storage range USER MAIN SW For allocating the USER MAIN switch S.GAIN function. DS.GAIN S.IRIS I.OVR S.BLK B.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW Y GET RET SW D.ZOOM C U F E USER1 SW For allocating the USER1 switch function. -
Page 95: White Balance Mode
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range FILTER INH For selecting whether or not to keep the AWB memory (Ach, Bch) data for each filter. ON: The data is kept in the two Ach and Bch memories for each filter used. -
Page 96: Iris
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-8 IRIS Item/ Variable Data storage range A.IRIS LEVEL For setting the AUTO IRIS target value. C U F E A.IRIS PEAK/AVE For determining the ratio of the peak to the AUTO IRIS reference. The higher the ratio, the greater the response to the peak inside the iris detection window;... -
Page 97: Lens File
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-6-3 LENS FILE Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range FILE NO. For selecting the number of the lens file. READ For reading the data from the lens file. WRITE For writing the data in the lens file. TITLE 1-8 ************ For setting a title consisting of not more than... -
Page 98: Black Shading
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-7-4 BLACK SHADING Item/ Variable Data storage range CORRECT For selecting ON or OFF for the digital black shading compensation. C U F E DETECTION — For executing the digital black shading (DIG) compensation. 7-7-5 WHITE SHADING Item/ Variable Data storage... -
Page 99: Battery/Type
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-2 BATTERY/TAPE Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range BATTERY SELECT PRO14 For selecting the type of battery to be used. TRIM14 remaining HYTRON50 accordance with the battery which has been HYTRON100 selected. HYTRON120 The variable range is changed by the item DIONIC90 settings selected on the “7-8-3 BATTERY DIONIC160... - Page 100 Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item/ Variable Data storage range HYTRON120 For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. AUTO For selecting how the voltage at which the MANUAL battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set.
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Page 101: Battery Setting2
Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range ENDURA80 For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. AUTO For selecting how the voltage at which the MANUAL battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set. -
Page 102: Mic/Audio1
Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item/ Variable Data storage range TYPE A For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. FULL 12.0 For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at which FULL is to be displayed. -
Page 103: Mic/Audio2
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2 Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range FRONT MIC For selecting the phantom power supply for POWER the front microphone. C U F REAR MIC POWER ON For selecting the phantom power supply for the rear microphone. -
Page 104: Umid Set/Info
Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item/ Variable Data storage range TCG SET HOLD For selecting ON or OFF for the function that without fail uses what was previously set as the TCG value for recording when the TCG value had been set before the power was turned off and recording was then performed after the power was turned back on again. -
Page 105: Option Menu
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-9 OPTION MENU 7-9-1 OPTION Item/ Variable Remarks Data storage range ENG SECURITY For selecting whether or not to place a restriction on the opening and closing of the MENU screen. ON: The MENU screen can no longer be opened. -
Page 106: Chapter 8 Specifications
Chapter 8 Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 - 17.0 V) Power consumption: 24 W SDC615 25 W SDC905 indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C Ambient operating humidity: Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operation time: Approx. - Page 107 Chapter 8 Specifications Tape Transport System Tape speed: DVCPRO: 33.854 mm/sec DVCPRO 50 SDC905 67.708 mm/sec Recording time: DVCPRO: 66 minutes (when AJ-P66MP is used) DVCPRO 50 SDC905 33 minutes (when AJ-5P33MP is used) Fast forwarding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-P66MP is used) Approx.
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