Panasonic AJ-PD900W manuale d’uso

Operating Instructions Digital Camera/VTR P AJ-[...]

–2– For your safety The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan- gerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti- tute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilatera[...]

–3– Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ¡ Features of the Camera Section . . . . . 5 ¡ Features of the VTR Section . . . . . . . 8 ¡ System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls and Their Functions ¡ Power Supply Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ¡[...]

–4– Contents Displays ¡ Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ¡ VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ¡ Time Code-Related Displays . . . . . . . 61 Adjusting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . 62 Adjustments and Setup During Recordin[...]

–5– General and Features The AJ-PD900W combines a color video camera, which features a 520,000-pixel high-sensitivity M-FIT 3-CCD configuration and an on-chip lens, with a DVCPRO format VTR which in turn fea- tures the latest compression technology in a single unit. In addition to the existing interlace signals (525i), progressive signals (525P[...]

–6– Features High-performance viewfinder ¡ The high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. ¡ The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see. ¡ A center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi- cates the effective screen region can b[...]

–7– Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR. Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote[...]

–8– Features Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com- pression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides supe- rior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and r[...]

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–1 0– Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section e Battery holder The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder. f DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P) The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power. An external battery is plugged in when an e[...]

–1 1– Accessory Mounting Section i Hook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook. j Light shoe Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe. k Lens mount (bayonet type) Mount the lens here. l Lens clamping lever Insert the lens into the lens mount k , and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the len[...]

–1 2– Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section (1) r AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control t on the side panel. s MIC IN (microphone input) jack (X[...]

–1 3– Audio Function Section (2) | ALARM (warning tone volume) control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker ~ or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack ° . When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible. However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the [...]

–1 4– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) ¢ Viewfinder Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn- ings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), etc. can also be seen.[...]

–1 5– Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) ¨ CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knob This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject. If the setting of this knob is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (de- fault setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds on the[...]

–1 6– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) Ø OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects 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 images shot by the camera have been[...]

–1 7– ≥ ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here. | Note { The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the re- mote control cable is connected or disconnected. ¥ 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) (See page 98 for mounting method.) The 26-pin/[...]

–1 8– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) ∑ VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side. ∏ VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch This selects the power supply status while [...]

–1 9– º EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. Ω REW (rewind) button Press this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights during rewinding. If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down. æ FF (fast forward) button Press t[...]

–2 0– Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section ¬ Setup card insertion slot The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot. √ MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector. SET: The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfi[...]

–2 1– … TC IN connector (BNC) The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external source.  TC OUT connector (BNC) Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external VTR’s time code to this unit’s time code. Time Code-Related Section (2) À HOLD button The [...]

–2 2– Controls and Their Functions – TCG (time code selector) switch This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator. F-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation. Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the [...]

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–2 4– Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack 1 Detach the battery mounts. 2 Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case. 3 Mount the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the cas[...]

–2 5– 4 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack. | Note { The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed.[...]

–2 6– Power Supply Using a Sony Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery mounts. See page 24. 2 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. 3 Mount the Sony battery holder. Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as shown in the figure. A Tighten the mounting screws. B Tighten the power supply contac[...]

–2 7– Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack 1 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. (See the preceding page.) 2 Mount the BP-90 battery case. A Tighten the mounting screws. B Tichten the power supply contact screws. C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. D Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cov[...]

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–3 0– Adjusting the Lens Flange When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the im- age formation surface). Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed. Adjust[...]

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–3 2– 7 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again. 8 Repeat step 6. 9 Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP but- tons to open the menu. Press the PAGE button until the AUTO SHADING page appears. Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the arrow on the[...]

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–3 5– 1 2 Detaching the Eyecup Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror. | Note { Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated. Dust which ha[...]

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–3 9– Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit | Note { When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone. AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch for the audio channel you wish to record to FRONT [MIC]. To the MIC IN Connector[...]

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–4 2– Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod, use an optional tripod attachment. 1 Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod. Select the attachment hole in consideration of the unit’s and tripod attachment’s center of gravity. In addition, check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the uni[...]

–4 3– Mounting the Shoulder Belt | Note { When mounting and removing the shoulder belt, press on the top of the hooks to check that the belt is securely mounted. Shoulder Belt Press to open the hook. To remove the shoulder belt, open the hooks and then remove the belt. Press[...]

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–4 6– ECU AQ OUTPUT GAIN WHITE BALANCE AUTO W/B BALANCE 9 0 -3 CAMERA TEST BAR A B PRE AWB ABB MANUAL AUTO (dB) SHUTTER PAINTING ON OFF ON 1/250 1/125 1/100 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 OFF ECU R B R B MASTER PEDESTAL IRIS ON OFF PAGE ITEM UP DWN ON SELECT CONTROL STORE SET UP GAIN BLACK - Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Connecting[...]

–4 7– Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET, the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen. The setting menu is displayed in page units. The following table lists all pages contained in the setting menu as well as an outline [...]

–4 8– Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window Changing the setting menu configuration The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application. Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode. When using the engineer menu, switch the unit to engineer mode as descr[...]

–4 9– SHIFT/ ITEM PAGE UP DOWN MENU CH 1 CH 2 TCG SET OFF F-RUN SET R-RUN MIC MIC AUDIO IN LINE ON OFF FRONT REAR[...]

–5 0– - M ARKER - ¢ CENT ER M ARK : O N SAFETY Z O NE : 1 † Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window Selecting the desired item 1 Press the SHIFT/ITEM switch. Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item moves to the next item. The item can also be selected using the UP and[...]

–5 1– Lamp Displays Inside the View finder The viewfinder displays are as follows. 1. REC (recording) lamp This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. ¡ See “Warning System” (page 125) for a detailed description. 2. BATT (battery) lamp When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing severa[...]

–5 2– Lamp Displays Inside the View finder Setting the ! Lamp Display Items subject to ! lamp display are selected at the ! LED page of the setting menu. (When shipped from the factory, the unit is set so that the ! LED page is not displayed.) To operate the ! LED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the ! LED page at the MENU SELEC[...]

–5 3– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen In addition to images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen. The center marker and safety zone marker, etc. are also displayed. When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to OFF, items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and [...]

–5 4– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen 1 Extender display This is displayed when the lens extender is being used. 2 Shutter speed/mode display This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. OFF (1/60): Fixed at 1/60 (sec.) 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000: Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode. 1/63.2–1/201.9 [...]

–5 5– -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0  E 8 Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows. 9 Iris value display This displays the approximate iris setting (F number). 10 Warning display This displays the black balance, white bal[...]

–5 6– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen Selecting Display Items The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by switching the display ON/OFF setting independently for each item at the VF DISPLAY page. The items which can be selected are as follows. ¡ Display mode (See “Display Mode and Setting Change/Adjustm[...]

–5 7– Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items. The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below. Setting change/adjustment re[...]

–5 8– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu. 1 Perform the operations in steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting Display Items” (page 56) to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the D[...]

–5 9– Setting the Camera ID The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu. A camera ID of up to 9 characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used. The camera ID is recorded when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded. It is also displayed on the viewfinder [...]

–6 0– CH1 CH2 20 0 EMPHASIS dB 10 30 40 E TAPE F E BATT F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE h min s frm Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays Remaining tape length When the amount remaining on the tape is more than 30 minutes long, all seven segments up to the “F” posi- tion appear lighted. When it is less than[...]

–6 1– Time Code-Related Displays Relationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch setting positions and the time counter display The item displayed in the time counter display is determined by the TCG switch and DISPLAY switch settings. Time code-related switch settings and display items These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real [...]

–6 2– Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu 1 Hold down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The unit switches to ENG mode. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the firs[...]

–6 3– Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu. Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 49. However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item. Items whic[...]

–6 4– Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by rais- ing the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise. The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch. The gain va[...]

–6 5– Selecting Functions VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu. Selecting the required functions 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page a[...]

–6 6– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) > ABB (black balance adjustment) > AWB will provide a better picture. Normally, the white balance and black balance do not need to be readjusted even if the power is turne[...]

–6 7– 3 Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi- nating the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen. A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area required is as shown below. 4 Adjust the iris of the lens. 5 Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch [...]

–6 8– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (The message appears when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.) The displayed messages are as follows. Error messages related to white balance adjustment If the above error mess[...]

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–7 0– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance 4 Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad- justment value is automatically stored in the memory. | Notes { ¡ Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. ¡ During black balance adjustment, the iris automa[...]

–7 1– Set ting the Electronic Shut ter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the unit’s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows. Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected | Notes { ¡ Increasing the shutter speed lowers the camera sensitivity regardless of electronic shutter[...]

–7 2– 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 Set ting the Electronic Shut ter Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed ¡ The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. ¡ During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu. In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter spe[...]

–7 3– Setting the Synchro Scan Mode 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.) 2 Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SYNCHRO SCAN page shown below appears. (This operation [...]

–7 4– Set ting the Electronic Shut ter Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a SYNCHRO SCAN mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu. The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the [...]

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–7 6– Adjusting the Audio Level 4 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol- ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below. ¡ When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from the left. ¡ When the rightmost (0 dB[...]

–7 7– Set ting the Time Data Setting the Time Code When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become inaccurate. The time code can be set within the range of 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29. 1 Se[...]

–7 8– Set ting the Time Data Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track. 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. 2 Set the TCG switch to SET. 3 Select the UB MODE on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu. 4 Set the user bit using the SHIFT[...]

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–8 0– Set ting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. 3 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 4 Supply reference time code and reference video signals with a phase relationship which meets the time code standards to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. This lock[...]

–8 1– Setup Card Operations Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards (SHL-064HSRVS, option). This data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can also be stored on setup cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed description. ¡ Optional cards include [...]

–8 2– Setup Card Operations Setup Card Data Operations Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the SET UP CARD page of the setting menu. | Note { When operating the unit with a remote controller, the SET UP CARD page cannot be operated from the unit. Formatting setup cards 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF[...]

–8 3– When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5, the data is not written. Data format error messages Set the write protect switch on the side of the card to OFF. Insert a card. The card may be defective. Replace the card. Error message WRITE PROTECT NO CARD ERROR Condition The write [...]

–8 4– Setup Card Operations Writing set data to cards 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu oper- ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.) 2 Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appear[...]

–8 5– Protecting stored data If the setup card’s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP button is pressed in step 5. When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5, the data is not written. Data writing error messages Set to ON. Format the card. Insert a[...]

–8 6– Setup Card Operations Reading out data stored on cards 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu oper- ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.) 2 Press the PAGE switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page appears. (T[...]

–8 7– Casset tes ¡ See “Cassettes” (page 135) for a description of cassettes which can be used with the unit. Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting cassettes 1 Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then set the POWER switch to ON. If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID d[...]

–8 8– Casset tes Ejecting cassettes With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette holder. Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then t[...]

–8 9– Recording Basic Procedures This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning normally. ¡ See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 129) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures fr[...]

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–9 1– Shooting images 1-1 Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”. When the white balance and black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL [...]

–9 2– Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0 – o 1 frame can be performed simply by press- ing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused. While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point. However, the time until re[...]

–9 3– Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below. Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using [...]

–9 4– Playback — Checking Recorded Contents Pressing the PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images to be viewed on the view- finder. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways. ¡ Rec review: When the RET switch has been set to REC CHECK by MAIN FUNCTION on the setting menu, it is possible to view the last 2 seconds of the [...]

–9 5– Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. ¡ Mounting the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26-pin ca- ble (option) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit and an exte[...]

–9 6– Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Mount the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the external VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “ p 60 dB”. SW201 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board of the unit mu[...]

–9 7– Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit’s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast for- ward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases. Viewing playback images on the viewfinder Pressing the unit’s PLAY button al[...]

–9 8– 1 2 3 4 5 6 SONY SW1 N SW201 ON OFF MI I Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin/12-pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simul- taneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”. ¡ See “Connections” on page 95. M[...]

–9 9– 2 Mount the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor. Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the set- ting menu prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be controlled by the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR[...]

– 100 – RET But ton The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input from an external source can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET (return) button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in. What appears on the viewfinder screen differs as shown in the table below depending on the RET SW setting for setting [...]

– 101 – Replacing the Backup Battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the battery runs out, the TCG time code value indicates 00:00:00:00. At this time, the time code value cannot be backed up. In addition, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY” display appears in the viewfinder for 3 seconds when the POWER[...]

– 102 – Setting Menu Screens MARKER Screen This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu. ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu. The under[...]

– 103 – VF DISPLAY Screen This page sets the setting for the display information inside the viewfinder. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu. ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu. The underlined setting[...]

– 104 – Setting Menu Screens CAMERA ID Screen This page performs the camera ID settings. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the order of space, English letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and symbols [space, { , | , ), (, ’, ‘, ,, --, _, x , /, !]. Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in th[...]

– 105 – SYNCHRO SCAN Screen This page performs the synchro scan settings. ! LED Screen This page sets the ON/OFF setting for the ! LED display inside the viewfinder. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( E ) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. | Note { The ! LED lights when both GAIN (0 dB) and [...]

– 106 – Setting Menu Screens SET UP CARD Screen This page sets the loading, saving and formatting operations for setup cards. Align the “ > ” with the desired item and press the UP or DOWN button to perform the corresponding processing. F For example, so as not to change the CAMERA ID when reading from, or writing to the SET UP CARD, the[...]

– 107 – MAIN FUNCTION Screen This page performs the adjustment function settings. BAT T/ TAPE ALARM Screen The battery end and tape end audio warnings during shooting can be switched off if they become undesirable. The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the M[...]

– 108 – Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 1/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 1 settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( E ) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. FUNCTION 2/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 2 settings. E :O N . : OFF Item DETAIL 2D LPF MATRI[...]

– 109 – FUNCTION 3/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 3 settings. Item HUMID OPE 26P CONTROL REC START TC MODE UB MODE PAUSE TIMER BATTERY SEL TCG VF DISP TCG SET HOLD Variable range ON OFF OFF BOTH ON ALL NORMAL DF NDF USER REAL EXT 10 20 30 NiCd-12 NiCd-13 NiCd-14 DIGITAL ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG E[...]

– 110 – Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 4/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings. The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu. ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously a[...]

– 111 – FUNCTION 5/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 5 settings. The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu. ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU s[...]

– 112 – Setting Menu Screens LOW SETTING Screen This page sets the low level. Item MASTER GAIN H.DTL LEVEL V.DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H.DTL FREQ. V.DTL FREQ. DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND. MASTER GAMMA BLACK STRETCH MATRIX TABLE Variable range p 3 dB . . . 0 dB . . . 30 dB 0 . . . 12 . . . 31 0 . . . 14 . . . 31 0 . . . 2 . . . 15 1 . . . 4 . . . 5 P PIMIX[...]

– 113 – MID SETTING Screen This page sets the middle level. Item MASTER GAIN H.DTL LEVEL V.DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H.DTL FREQ. V.DTL FREQ. DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND. MASTER GAMMA BLACK STRETCH MATRIX TABLE Variable range p 3 dB . . . 9 dB . . . 30 dB 0 . . . 12 . . . 31 0 . . . 14 . . . 31 0 . . . 4 . . . 15 1 . . . 4 . . . 5 P PIMIX I 0–5 0 . . . 3[...]

– 114 – Setting Menu Screens HIGH SETTING Screen This page sets the high level. The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu. ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU swit[...]

– 115 – LEVEL 1/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 1 settings. LEVEL 2/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 2 settings. Item C DTL COMPE. CHROMA DTL C DTL CORING KNEE APERTURE SLIM DTL CORNER DTL Variable range ON OFF 0–1 5 0–1 5 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Chroma DTL ON/OFF [...]

– 116 – Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 3/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 3 settings. Item M.PED SET UP MANUAL KNEE KNEE POINT KNEE SLOPE WHITE CLIP WHITE CLIP LVL Variable range p 100 . . . o 0 . . . o 100 0% 7.5% 7.5%A ON OFF 197 . . . 219 0 . . . 18 . . . 25 ON OFF 90% . . . 110% VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks M.PED (Ma[...]

– 117 – LEVEL 4/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 4 settings. Item R FLARE G FLARE B FLARE R GAMMA B GAMMA Variable range 00 . . . 100 00 . . . 100 00 . . . 100 p 15 . . . o 00 . . . o 15 p 15 . . . o 00 . . . o 15 Remarks Rch flare setting The preset value differs according to the camera. Gch flare setting The preset value dif[...]

– 118 – Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 5/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 5 settings. The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. | Note { All settings are “00” for the preset mode of MATRIX TABLE B. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.[...]

– 119 – The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu. ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu. Item H PHASE COARSE H PHASE FINE SC PHA[...]

– 120 – Set ting Menu Screens VF OPERATION Screen This page performs the viewfinder display settings. E :O N . : OFF Item VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 Variable range Remarks VF display Y NAM R G B 0 . . . 2 . . . 4 50 . . . 70 . . . 110 50 . . . 85 . . . 110 ON OFF SPOT VF OUT selection NAM (N Additive Mix): Signals with the[...]

– 121 – MENU SELECT 1/3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( E ) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. TIME DATE Screen This page performs the date and time settings. After the date and time have been changed, pressing the UP or DOW[...]

– 122 – Item FUNCTION 1/5 FUNCTION 2/5 FUNCTION 3/5 FUNCTION 4/5 FUNCTION 5/5 LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING Variable range Remarks VF display ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF FUNCTION 1/5 item user menu display ON/OFF FUNCTION 2/5 item user menu display ON/OFF FUNCTION 3/5 item user menu display ON/OFF FUNCTION 4/5[...]

– 123 – MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( E ) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. Item LEVEL 1/6 LEVEL 2/6 LEVEL 3/6 LEVEL 4/6 LEVEL 5/6 LEVEL 6/6 VF OPERATION LENS ADJ TIME/DATE Variable range Remarks VF displa[...]

– 124 – Item BLACK WHITE (V. SAW) BLACK COMPE WHITE COMPE Variable range Remarks VF display —— —— ON OFF ON OFF Auto black shading (digital) activated Auto white shading (V. SAW) activated Digital black shading compensation Digital white shading compensation ENG ENG ENG ENG Set ting Menu Screens AUTO SHADING Screen This page performs th[...]

– 125 – Warning System If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble. Item RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Display window (LCD) Warning contents Warning display Video hea[...]

– 126 – Warning System Item TAPE END BATTERY END Display window (LCD) Warning contents Warning display The tape is nearing its end. The tape has reached its end. The battery has almost run out. The battery has run out. Warning display status Remain- ing battery level display Remain- ing tape length display WARN- ING lamp REC lamp Lamps Emitted [...]

– 127 – Error Codes When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear in the display window. Emergency eject If the cassette is not ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed, use a screwdriver or oth- er implement to push down and simultaneously turn the EMERGENCY screw. This will enable the cassett[...]

– 128 – Cleaning the Video Heads Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use. Cleaning the Viewfinder ¡ Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewf[...]

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– 130 – Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 2 Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder. 3 Check the following items. (1) Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET[...]

– 131 – Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions 1 Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 2 Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the manual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 3 Se[...]

– 132 – Inspections Before Shooting (2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO. 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC]. 3 Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordan[...]

– 133 – Specifications General Operating temperature: 32 u F to 104 u F Storage temperature: p 4 u F to 140 u F Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 80 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery) Weight: Approx. 14.52 lbs (6.6 kg) (incld. main unit, viewfinder, lens, battery pack, tape and m[...]

– 134 – Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands: Y; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz o 1.0 dB/ p 3.0 dB P B , P R ; 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz o 1.0 dB/ p 3.0 dB S/N ratio: Better than 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C delay: Within 20 ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampl[...]

– 135 – Related Components Power supply related AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs) AU-M402H battery case AJ-B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5-inch viewfinder External VTR-related Portable video cassette recorder AJ-YA710P time code input/output/video input adaptor AJ-YA900P [...]

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