Panasonic AJ-HDX400P Bedienungsanleitung

Operating Instructions Camera/VTR Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Model No. AJ- P VQT0P56 F1004T0 -F @ Printed in Japan ENGLISH[...]

2 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 [...]

3 Contents Chapter 1 General .................................... 5 1-1 Features of the camera unit ...................... 5 1-2 Features of the VTR unit ........................... 6 1-3 System configuration ................................ 7 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions ....... 8 2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section ............[...]

4 Contents 5-3 Audio input signal preparations ............. 64 5-3-1 When using the front microphone ............... 64 5-3-2 When using an external microphone ........... 64 5-3-3 When using a wireless receiver ................... 65 5-3-4 When using an audio component ................ 65 5-4 Mounting the unit on a tripod ................. 65 5-5[...]

Chapter 1 General 1 5 ≥ ≥ E-cinema camera unit featured This video camera recorder features the Varicam (AJ- HDC27F) camera unit that was developed for E-cinema uses. This camera maximally exploits the excellence of progressive scanning and, in delivering signals to the VTR unit, it cross-converts the signals into the 1080i system using a newly[...]

Chapter 1 General 6 ≥ ≥ DVCPRO HD EX format system supported The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recording format that supports the 1080i/59.94 Hz HD system. Using the latest compression technology, it achieves two times the economy of conventional DVCPRO HD format. ≥ Power-saving management function In order to reduce its power consumption[...]

5-inch EVF mounting adapter: AJ-QVF901G V-mount type battery plate NP-1 type battery holder BP-90 type battery holder PRO14, TRIM14, HYTRON50/100/120, DIONIC90/160 ENDURA50/80, BP-L60/90 NP-L50 BP-H120, HP-90L Battery Chapter 1 General 1 7 Microphone kit: AJ-MC900G UniSlot ® wireless microphone receiver: Sennheiser EK3041 Microphone holder: AJ-MH7[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 8 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). 4 BREAKER[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 9 2-2 Audio function section (input system) 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 ; : < = > ? @ 4 8 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-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) co[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 10 2-2 Audio function section (output system) 2 Either STEREO or MIX can be selected as the setting for the MONITOR SELECT item by opening the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen from the VTR MENU page by performing a menu operation. CH1/3 Audio channel 1 Audio channel 3 MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 O CH3/4 selector switch CH1/2 C[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 < ª 6 5 1 / ; EJECT / REW FF / STOP PLA Y / PA USE B C ; = > A I D G H E F @ : 8 9 ? 2-3 Shooting and recording/ playback function section Shooting and recording (camera unit) 1 CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with the sub[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 12 AUTO KNEE function When shooting with the level set to people or scenes against a high- brightness background, the background will be whitened out, and the buildings and scene in the background will be blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated at times like this, the background will be reproduced clearly[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 13 = OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI connector. VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera images are output from the connectors; in the playback or other VV mode, it is the VTR ’ s playback signals which ar[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 14 4 3 2 1 2-4 Menu operation section 1 MENU button This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF. 2 JOG dial button This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when the MENU button 1 is at the ON position. 3 Setup card insertion slot This is where the SD card (optional accessory) or Multimedia card ([...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 15 1 2 3 9 8 7 4 6 5 2-5 Time code related section 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code is to be externally locked. It is also possible to supply NTSC composite video signals instead as the reference signal[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 16 5 1 2 4 3 6 2-6 W arning/status display section 2-7 Display window and its displays Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and audio channel level displays Displays relating to the VTR unit ’ s operations and modes CTL RF S E RVO HUMID SLA CK h T APE EB Y minM s frm 13 24 0 D VTCG TIME D A TE P-iREC SLA[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 17 CTL RF S E RVO HUMID SLA CK h T APE EB Y minM s frm 13 24 0 D VTCG TIME D A TE P-iREC SLA VE HOLD GPS BA T T EF O VER OV ER 10 OO 40 -dB 30 20 NDF Mode displays GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. GPS : Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation. P-REC: Lights i[...]

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 18 2-8 Viewfinder section ON OFF 2 8 7 ; = < 1 : 9 36 45 > ? @ 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[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3 19 3-1 Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape 1 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 [...]

Chapter 3 Recording and playback 20 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. ” From pr[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3 21 Procedure for shooting From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording 1 Select the filter to match the lighting conditions. 2 -1 If the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time: Set the WHITE BAL switch to “ A ” or “ B. ” 2 -2 If the white balance and/or bl[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and playback 22 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. If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene-t[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3 23 3-5 INTER V AL REC function This unit enables recording in intervals with a minimum recording time in increments of one frame to be conducted. In order for this function to be used, it is necessary by performing menu operations to open the <REC FUNCTION> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page, select the int[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and playback 24 When recording is to be suspended at any time Press the STOP button. Recording is now suspended. O The tape may continue to run since the unit will record the images stored in the memory until the moment when the button is pressed. When the recording is to be continued Press the unit ’ s VTR START button or VTR[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3 25 3-6 RET AKE 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. The RETAKE MODE item s[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 26 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:[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 27 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 no[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 28 <Notes> ≥ Check that the lens connector has been connected and that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE. ≥ While the black balance is being adjusted, the aperture is automatically set to the light-shielding status. ≥ While the black balance is being adjusted, the gain selector circuit is[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 29 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. Mode S[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 30 4-4 Selecting the audio input signals and adjusting their recording levels When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO, the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are adjusted automatically. On the other hand, when it is set to MAN, the levels can be adjusted manually. The recording [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 31 For the detailed audio-related settings, open the <MIC/AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens from the VTR MENU page and select the settings for the items by performing menu operations. For details, refer to “ Chapter 7 Menu description tables. ” 4-4-2 Adjusting the audio signal record[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 32 Tape continuity with the user bits Selecting REGEN for the UB MODE item on the <TC/UB> screen by performing menu operations will call up the user bits recorded on the tape, making it possible to continue recording from that value. However, it is not possible to record the contents that were [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 33 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock ’ s date and time 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. 2 Press the HOLD button to cause DATE to be displayed in the display window. 4 Set the date (year/month/day) using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN ( – ) button. 5 Press the HOLD button to cause TIME t[...]

GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT VIDEO OUT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT VIDEO OUT TC OUT VIDEO OUT Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 34 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Set the TCG switch to F-RUN. 4 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 conne[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 35 <Notes> O 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 generat[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 36 4-6-2 Basic menu operations Menu items are selected and entered using the MENU button and JOG dial button. The menus have a hierarchical configuration consisting of the main menu, sub menus and setting item menus. The data which has been set is written and saved in a non- volatile memory. The oper[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 37 2 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. 3 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 d[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 38 4-7-2 V iewfinder screen status display configuration All the items that can be displayed are laid out inside the viewfinder as shown in the figure below. 4-7-3 Selecting the viewfinder screen display items To select which items are to be displayed on the viewfinder screen, perform menu operations[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 39 This indicates the master gain setting. Example: LOW = 0 When S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been allocated to the user switches, the corresponding gain values are displayed. The user switch displays do not appear unless the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been allocated. The DS.GAIN value [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 40 Display item What is displayed Status when display appears This appears when the position of the WHITE BAL switch has been changed. “ A, ” “ B ” or “ PRE ” appears at #. VAR ¢ . ¢ K is displayed when channel A, Y is set to VAR. ATW MODE is displayed when ATW is assigned to channel B.[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 41 Display item What is displayed Status when display appears 7 Cumulative gain display 6 : /10 : /12 : /15 : /20 : This indicates the value of the cumulative gain (DS.GAIN) when this gain function is working. 9 Gain value ¢¢ dB This indicates the current gain value. 8 8 LINE MIX GAIN display M T[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 42 Display item What is displayed Status when display appears F Total length of cassette tape ¢¢¢ min This indicates the total length of the cassette tape. (This appears during a mode check.) G Super iris ON/ super black ON S B SB This appears when S.IRIS has been set to ON. This appears when S.BL[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 43 ≤ – – – ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ – – – ≤ ≤ ≤ – ≤ ≤ ≤ – ≤ – ≤ ≤ – – – – – ≤ – – ≤ – – ≤ ≤ – – ≤ – – ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ – ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 44 # < VF MARKER > MKR:A TABLE :A CENTER MARK :1 SAFETY ZONE :2 SAFETY AREA :90% FRAME SIG :4:3 FRAME MARK :OFF FLAME LVL :15 # < CAMERA ID > ID1 : ABCDEFGHIJ ID2 : ABCDEFGHIJ ID3 : ABCDEFGHIJ 4-7-6 Setting the camera ID The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen. Up to ten alphanumeric[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 45 4-7-7 Mode check screen displays (MODE CHECK button function) The screens enabling the unit ’ s settings and modes to be checked can be displayed in the viewfinder. Each time the unit ’ s MODE CHECK button is pressed, one of the four screen displays is selected in the following sequence: STA[...]

# < USER SW GAIN > S.GAIN ¢ 30dB ¢ 36dB ¢ 42dB ¢ 48dB DS.GAIN ¢ 6dB (30P) ¢ 12dB (20P) ¢ 12dB (15P) ¢ 12dB (10P) ¢ 20dB (6P) Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 46 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 This unit allows three other m[...]

Functions which can be selected INH: No functions are allocated. S.GAIN: The S.GAIN function is allocated. DS.GAIN: The DS.GAIN function is allocated. LINE MIX: The LINE MIX GAIN (+6 dB) function is allocated. S.IRIS: The SUPER IRIS function is allocated. This is useful when providing backlight compensation. I.OVR: The IRIS override function is all[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 48 AUDIO 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. Whichever control is operated last takes precedence. [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 49 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. Formatting the setup card # < CARD READ/WRITE > R.SELECT :1 READ W.SEL[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 50 4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “ TITLE : ” item. 5 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input mode is established. 7 Press the JOG dial button to enter the character. 8 Turn the JOG dial button to move the [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 51 READ? YES # NO Loading the data saved on the card 1 Perform the menu operations, and display the “ CARD READ/WRITE ” screen. If the data is given a title when it is saved, the title will also be displayed. 3 Turn the JOG dial button to select any number from 1 to 8, and press the JOG dial bu[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 52 4-9-3 How to use the user data The setting data can be written in the user area of the unit ’ s internal memory and data written in the memory can be read from this area. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. To write the data, first perform a menu operat[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 53 < SCENE > READ USER DATA # SCENE SEL :1 READ WRITE RESET TITLE1 : ******** TITLE2 : ******** TITLE3 : ******** TITLE4 : ******** 3 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. 6 Whe[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 54 RESET? YES # NO < SCENE > READ USER DATA # SCENE SEL :1 READ WRITE RESET TITLE1 : ******** TITLE2 : ******** TITLE3 : ******** TITLE4 : ******** 3 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[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 55 8 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item. 9 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item. WRITE? YES # NO TITLE: 10 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. 12 Press the MENU button to exit[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 56 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 us[...]

Chapter 5 Preparation 5 57 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: ≥ Anton-Bauer ≥ IDX ≥ Sony <Notes> ≥ Batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing the setting menu but no guara[...]

Chapter 5 Preparation 58 Using the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery pack Attach the V-mount adapter plate. Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into place. 1 Remove the battery holder. 2 Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit. 1 Tighten the mounting screws. 2 Tighten the power contact screws. 3 In[...]

Chapter 5 Preparation 5 59 5-1-2 Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used 1 Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. 2 Set the power of the AC adapter to ON. 3 Set the unit ’ s power switch to ON. When using an external power supply other than the AJ- B75 AC adapte[...]

1 Attach the lens to the camera. At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable. 2 Set the lens aperture to manual and open the aperture. 3 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[...]

Chapter 5 Preparation 5 61 Adjusting the white shading of the lens The white shading is adjusted as follows. <Notes> ≥ Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the lens aperture is open even when the white shading has been adjusted. This is something that is inherent to lenses and optical systems and is therefore not indicati[...]

< LENS FILE > # FILE NO. :1 READ WRITE TITLE : ************ 1: 5: 2: 6: 3: 7: 4: 8: Selecting the file No. 1 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. item. 2 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the file number starts flashing. Tur[...]

Chapter 5 Preparation 5 63 9 When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “ : ” position. 6 Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in the following sequence: Space: ∑ 7 letters: A ?[...]

5-3 Audio input signal preparations Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply the audio signals to the unit. 5-3-1 When using the front microphone The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder. 5-3-2 When using an external microphone First attach the AJ-MH900 mic holder (optional acce[...]

Chapter 5 Preparation 5 65 5-3-3 When using a wireless receiver When using a UniSlot ® wireless receiver 5-3-4 When using an audio component 1 Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component using the XLR cable. 1 Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and screw it down. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches fo[...]

Slide lever Shoulder belt The tab opens when it is pressed. To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs. <Note> Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely. 5-6 Adjusting the position of the shoulder pad The shoulder pad can be moved while the slide lever is held down. Its position can be adjusted in 3 mm steps (up to max. of 10 step[...]

Chapter 5 Preparation 5 67 <Notes> ≥ Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and the AJ-EC3P to OFF. ≥ If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the <SW MODE> screen is set to OFF, the camera related settings among the adjustments and settings performed using the AJ-EC3P wi[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 68 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. 6-1-1 Preparation for inspections 6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit 1 Ins[...]

6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 69 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 1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder [...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 70 5. Inspection using external microphones 1 Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 jacks. 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR. 3 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. MIC : Internal powe[...]

6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 71 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. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 72 6-2-6 Connectors and signals AUDIO IN 1 GND 2 AUDIO IN(H) 3 AUDIO IN(C) Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007 Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG (Hirose Denki) PUSH 1 3 2 FRONT MIC IN 1 GND 2 L CH IN(H) 3 L CH IN(C) 4 R CH IN(H) 5 R CH IN(C) Matsushita part number K1AB105B0002 Maker part number NC5FBH (NEUTRIK) PUS[...]

6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 73 5. HUMID WARNING lamp Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the condensation detection after the condensation formation was detected. Indications on LCD screen “ HUMID ” display lights if condensation is detected. “ HUMID ” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90 minutes after condensat[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 74 6. SERVO 8. WIRELESS RF WARNING lamp Flashes four times a second (during recording and playback). Indications on LCD screen “ SERVO ” display lights (during recording and playback). Tally lamp Flashes four times a second (during recording and playback). Viewfinder “ SERVO ” display lights (during rec[...]

6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 75 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. 1 Set the power to OFF. 4 Remove the cassette. 5 Return the rubber cap to its original position. 2 Re[...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 76 USER MENU USER MENU SELECT SYSTEM SETTING PAINT OPERATION REC FUNCTION OUTPUT SEL GENLOCK ROP LOW SETTING MID SETTING CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED SHUTTER SELECT USER SW SW MODE WHITE BALANCE MODE IRIS FLARE USER SW GAIN MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION SYSTEM(USER) PAINT(USER) VF(USER) OPERATION(USER) FILE(USER) MAINTENANCE([...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 77 HD SDI P.SAVE ON OFF For selecting whether to output the HD SDI signal. ON: The HD SDI circuit is set to the power save mode, and the signal is not output at any time. OFF: The signal output accords with the position (VTR, CAM or OFF) selected by the OUTPUT SEL switch. HD SDI CHAR ON OFF For selecting whether [...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 78 Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks GENLOCK AUTO For selecting the sync signal among the camera signals. AUTO: If sync signals are supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector, the camera unit is synchronized with the reference signal which has been input. If no sync signals are supplied, it is synchronized with t[...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 79 7-3-2 MA TRIX Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks $ MATRIX TABLE A B For selecting the color correction table used to perform the adjustments. MATRIX R-G – 31 : +00 : +31 For performing the R-G color adjustment. MATRIX R-B – 31 : +00 : +31 For performing the R-B color adjustment. MATRIX G-R – 31 : [...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 80 7-3-4 LOW SETTING $ MATRIX TABLE OFF A B For selecting the color correction table. $ COLOR CORRECT ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the color correction. Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks $ MASTER GAIN – 3dB : 0dB : 30dB For setting the master gain to – 3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 d[...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 81 7-3-6 HIGH SETTING $ MATRIX TABLE OFF A B For selecting the color correction table. $ COLOR CORRECT ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the color correction. Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks $ MASTER GAIN – 3dB : 12dB : 30dB For setting the master gain to – 3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or [...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 82 7-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks $ SKIN TONE DTL ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the skin tone DTL. $ SKIN TONE ZEBRA ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for ZEBRA in the SKIN TONE range. SKIN DTL CORING 0 : 5 : 7 For setting the SKIN TONE DTL coring effect. <Note> ZEBRA signals [...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 83 Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks DETAIL ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for DTL (H, V). HIGH COLOR ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the mode in which the dynamic range of the colors is expanded. TEST SAW ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the test signals. FLARE ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the[...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 84 ECU MENU DISP. ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for displaying the MENU on the viewfinder when the ECU is connected. 7-4 VF 7-4-1 VF DISPLA YS Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks DISP CONDITION NORMAL HOLD NORMAL: The statuses are displayed at all times. HOLD: The statuses are displayed only when the MODE CH[...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 85 7-4-4 VF INDICA TOR1 Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks EXTENDER ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the extender display. SHUTTER ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the shutter speed display. FILTER ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the filter No. display. WHIT[...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 86 D.ZOOM ON OFF For selecting whether or not the display is to come on during digital zoom operations. ATW ON OFF For selecting whether or not the display is to come on when ATW is ON. 7-4-7 !LED Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks GAIN(0dB) ON OFF For selecting whether or not the display is to come on when [...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 87 POSITION6 SEL 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 For selecting the shutter speed. 7-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks POSITION1 SEL 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 For selecting the shutter speed. POSITION2 SEL 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 For selecting the shutter [...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 88 7-5-5 SW MODE ECU DATA SAVE ON OFF ON: The settings controlled by the ECU are stored in the memory when the ECU is disconnected from the camera recorder. OFF: No camera related settings are stored in memory. Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks RET SW REC CHECK D.ZO[...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 89 7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE AWB B MEM ATW VAR For selecting the allocation of the WHITE BAL switch position and Bch. MEM: The switch position and Bch are allocated as memory values when AWB is executed. ATW: The position and Bch are allocated as ATW start switch functions. VAR: The color temperature of B can be s[...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 90 7-5-8 IRIS 7-6 FILE 7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITE TITLE1 - 8: For setting a title consisting of not more than 8 characters. Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks R.SELECT 1 : 8 For selecting the number of the file whose data is to be read. READ For reading the data on the setup card. WRITE For writing the camera dat[...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 91 7-6-3 LENS FILE Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks FILE NO. 1 : 8 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 12 characters. 7-6-4 SCENE Item/ [...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 92 7-8 VTR MENU 7-8-1 VTR FUNCTION ECU REC CHK SW R.REVIEW RETAKE For setting the unit ’ s operation to be performed using the REC check button on the ECU. R.REVIEW: The rec-review operation is performed. RETAKE: The retake operation is performed, after which playback is initiated automatically. Item/ Data storag[...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 93 7-8-3 BA TTERY SETTING1 AU-BP490 2 / AUTO MANUAL For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. /: The selection is disabled. For selecting how the voltage at which the battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set. AUTO: The voltage is set a[...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 94 NP-L50 2 / AUTO MANUAL For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. /: The selection is disabled. For selecting how the voltage at which the battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set. AUTO: The voltage is set automatically. MANUAL: The vo[...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 95 Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks 7-8-4 BA TTERY SETTING2 DIGITAL14 2 / 11.0 : 13.5 : 15.0 For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. /: The selection is disabled. For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at which the battery charge is to con[...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 96 7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1 TEST TONE NORMAL ALWAYS OFF CHSEL For selecting the test signal. NORMAL: The test tone signal is output to all the channels when the CAM/BAR switch has been set to BAR and the CH1 AUDIO IN switch has been set to FRONT. ALWAYS: The test tone signal is always output to all the channels when the CA[...]

7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 97 7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO DEVICE NODE For displaying the ID number of the product. Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks COUNTRY NO-INFO For inputting the name of the user ’ s country. “ NO-INFO ” is displayed until this is input. ORGANIZATION NO-INFO For inputting the name of the user ’ s organization o[...]

Chapter 7 Menu description tables 98 7-8-9 VTR DIAG Item/ Data storage Variable range Remarks OPERATION For displaying the total time during which the power has been on. DRUM RUNNING For displaying the total time during which the drum has rotated. THREADING For displaying the total number of times cassettes have been loaded. DRUM RUNNING R For disp[...]

Chapter 8 Specifications 8 99 Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 - 17.0 V) Power consumption: 37 W indicates safety information. [GENERAL] Ambient operating temperature: 32 ° F to 104 ° F (0 ° C to +40 ° C) Storage temperature: – 4 ° F to 140 ° F ( – 20 ° C to +60 ° C) Ambient operating humidity: Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity) Continuou[...]

Chapter 8 Specifications 100 T ape T ransport System Tape speed: 67.640 mm/sec Recording time: 33 minutes (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) Fast forwarding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) Rewinding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) [CONNECTOR SECTION] Audio Input Connectors AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a 2, 3 pins): LIN[...]

MEMO[...]

PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835 Cen[...]