Panasonic AJ-D400 manual

P AJ- Operating Instructions Digital Camera/VTR Printed in Japan VQT7984-1 F1298H2059-100 P D[...]

–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 Á Features of the Camera Section . . . . . 5 Á Features of the VTR Section . . . . . . . 8 Á System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls and Their Functions Á Power Supply Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Á[...]

–4– Contents Displays Á Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Á VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Á Time Code-Related Displays . . . . . . . 59 Adjusting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . 60 Adjustments and Setup During Recordin[...]

–5– General and Features The model AJ-D400 integrates a color video camera which employs three frame interline trans- fer (FIT) CCDs with 410,000 device on-chip lenses with a DVCPRO format VTR which is equipped with the latest compression technology. The AJ-D400 is particularly compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes t[...]

–6– Features High-performance viewfinder Á The high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. Á The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see. Á 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– Features Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P), 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 ope[...]

–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[...]

–9– System Configuration Microphone kit (supplied) Wireless microphone receiver WX-RA700 26P output adaptor AJ-YA700P VTR cable VTR Microphone holder AJ-MH700P Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon/Canon Camera/VTR AJ-D400 Battery case SHAN-B220 Battery case AU-M402H Battery case AC adaptor AJ-B75 Sony Battery BP-90 Panasonic Battery AU-BP220 Sony Batter[...]

–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 (3) z 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) ª 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) ¬ 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 output adaptor (option) mount (See page 90 for mounting method.) The 26-pin/12[...]

–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. µ VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch This selects the power supply status while th[...]

–1 9– ¸ EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. ¹ 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. º FF (fast forward) button Press th[...]

–2 0– Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section ¾ MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen. 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 of the pages which can be displayed appears.) [...]

–2 1– Time Code-Related Section (2) Ä HOLD button The time data appearing on the counter display at the instant when this button is pressed is held. (The time code generator will still continue to run.) When the button is pressed again, the hold status is released. Use the button to ascertain the time at which a particular scene was shot, for [...]

–2 2– Controls and Their Functions É 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 t[...]

–2 3– Power Supply Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply. Using a battery pack A Panasonic, B Anton Bauer or C Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack. Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger. Á See the Handling Instructions for the battery pack and batter[...]

–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– Power Supply 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– Power Supply 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 par[...]

–2 8– Power Supply Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor) 1 Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B75 AC adaptor. 2 Set the AC adaptor’s power to ON. 3 Set the unit’s power switch to ON. | Notes { Á When using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adaptor, check the pin s[...]

–2 9– Mounting the Lens 1 Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. 2 Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens. 3 Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens. 4 Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector. Á See the Handling In[...]

–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[...]

–3 1– Adjusting the White Shading The AJ-D400 is adjusted for the Fujinon S14 q 7.5 BRM4 and CANON YH14 q 7.3 KRS lenses when shipped from the factory. If a lens other than these two lenses is to be used, adjusting the white shading before shooting is recommended. The AJ-D400 is able to adjust the white shading for vertical coloring. (Vertical [...]

–3 2– Adjusting the White Shading 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 but[...]

–3 3– Adjusting the View finder Adjusting the Position 1 Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever. 2 Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. 3 Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked po- sition. Viewfinder Lever L O O K L[...]

–3 4– Adjusting the View finder Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the diopter 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder. 2 Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen. Adjusting the screen Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen. Brightness:[...]

–3 5– Adjusting the View finder 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 [...]

–3 6– Adjusting the View finder Detaching the Viewfinder 1 Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF. 2 Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector. | Note { Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder. 3 Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and [...]

–3 7– Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the microphone kit (standard accessory) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit. Á See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder. Using the Microphone Kit (standard accessory) Microphone Mounted to[...]

–3 8– Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option) 1 Remove the microphone holder mounting screws. 2 Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit. 3 Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws. 4 Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack. 5 Set the AUDIO[...]

–3 9– Up to two external microphones can be connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors. Phantom power supply type microphones can also be supported by a menu setting. AUDIO IN Switch: Set the AUDIO IN Switches of the channels to which microphones are connected to REAR [MIC]. Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Mai[...]

–4 0– Audio Input Preparations Mounting a Wireless Microphone When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless re- ceiver. Á See the Handling Instructions for the WX-RA700 wireless receiver for wireless receiver ope- rations. Connecting an Audio Component When using an audio component as the line input signal so[...]

–4 1– Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod, use a supplied 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 univ[...]

–4 2– Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position The shoulder pad can be slid up to 2 / 5 ½ in the forward-backward direction from the center position (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera- tion of the unit. 1 Loosen the two screws. 2 Slide the pad in the forward-backward direction to selec[...]

–4 3– Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below. Secure the surface fastener. Tighten the Cord. When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment, mount the unit using this hole.[...]

–4 4– Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control. When the AQ-EC1 is connected and the POWER switches of the unit and AQ-EC1 are set to ON, the unit automatically enters remote control mode. The hand[...]

–4 5– 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 6– 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 7– Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window Basic Setting Menu Operations The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons. Displaying the setting menu 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The status displays at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen disappear[...]

–4 8– Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window Selecting the desired item 1 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button. 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 DOWN buttons as follows. Changing the settings Press the UP bu[...]

–4 9– 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. Á See “Warning System” (page 116) for a detailed description. 2. BATT (battery) lamp When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing severa[...]

–5 0– 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 1– 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 2– 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: The shutter is not used. 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode. 1/30.4–1/2[...]

–5 3– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen 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. Audio Channel 1 Level Display VTR Level Meter 9 Iris value display This displays the approximate iris setting (F number). 10 W[...]

–5 4– 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. Á Display mode (See “Display Mode and Setting Change/Adjustm[...]

–5 5– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen 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[...]

–5 6– 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 54) to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the D[...]

–5 7– Status Displays Inside the View finder Screen 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 ten 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 r[...]

–5 8– 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 30 min- utes long, one segment will go off for every 5-minute reduc- tion in the length. Remaining battery [...]

–5 9– Displays 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 [...]

–6 0– 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 fir[...]

–6 1– 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 47. However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item. Items whic[...]

–6 2– 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 3– Adjustments and Setup During Recording 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 us[...]

–6 4– 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 5– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance 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 [...]

–6 6– 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[...]

–6 7– Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. Á When the unit is used for the first time Á When the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use Á When the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin Á When the gain selector v[...]

–6 8– 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 { Á Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. Á During black balance adjustment, the iris automa[...]

–6 9– 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 { Á Increasing the shutter speed lowers the camera sensitivity regardless of electronic shutter[...]

–7 0– Set ting the Electronic Shut ter Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed Á The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. Á During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu. The shutter speed can also be set by the UP and DOWN buttons during SYNC[...]

–7 1– Set ting the Electronic Shut ter 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 show[...]

–7 2– 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 special operation 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[...]

–7 3– Adjusting the Audio Level If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted, perform the following operations. Manually Adjusting the Audio Level 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to M[...]

–7 4– 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. Á 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. Á When the rightmost (0 dB[...]

–7 5– 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 6– 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 Set UB MODE on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to REAL. 4 Set the user bit using the SHIF[...]

–7 7– Set ting the Time Data Locking the Time Code to an External Source When mounting the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710P (option), the time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator. Example of connections for external locking Example 1: Locking the time code to an external signal Example 2:[...]

–7 8– 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[...]

–7 9– Casset tes 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 display lights. In these cases, wait until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2. 2 Pres[...]

–8 0– 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 1– 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. Á See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 120) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures fr[...]

–8 2– Recording Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows. Iris: AUTO AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too dark, it is set to the appropriate [...]

–8 3– Recording 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 [...]

–8 4– 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[...]

–8 5– Recording 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 w[...]

–8 6– 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. Á Rec review: If the RET VIDEO switch is set to the INT side, black-and-white images of the last 2 seconds of the recorded contents can be seen on [...]

–8 7– Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. Á Mounting the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26- pin cable (option) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit and an[...]

–8 8– Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Mount the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the ex- ternal VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “ p 60 dB”. SW3101 and SW3102 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit [...]

–8 9– Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR 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 pla[...]

–9 0– Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-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”. Á See “Connections” on page 87. Mounting the 26-pin output adaptor Á Consult you[...]

–9 1– Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR 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 th[...]

–9 2– RET But ton The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input to the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710 (option) can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET (return video) button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in. What is displayed on the viewfinder screen changes as indicated in the[...]

–9 3– 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 s[...]

–9 4– 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 underli[...]

–9 5– Setting Menu Screens 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[...]

–9 6– 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 the [...]

–9 7– Setting Menu Screens 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 bo[...]

–9 8– Setting Menu Screens 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 [...]

–9 9– E :O N . : OFF 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. Item DETAIL 2D LPF SKIN TO[...]

– 100 – Setting Menu Screens 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 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 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG [...]

– 101 – 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[...]

– 102 – Item AUDIO OUT LIMITER TEST TONE Variable range CH1/ CH2/ MIX ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG Remarks AUDIO OUT selection CH1: CH1 output to AUDIO OUT CH2: CH2 output to AUDIO OUT MIX: CH1 and CH2 mixed and output to AUDIO OUT Audio limiter ON/OFF switching ON: Limiter ON OFF: Limiter OFF Audio test tone ON/OFF switching during col[...]

– 103 – 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. DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND. MASTER GAMMA BLACK STRETCH MATRIX TABLE Variable range p 3 dB . . . 0 dB . . . 30 dB 0 . . . 13 . . . 31 0 . . . 10 . . . 31 0 . . . 8 . . . 15 1 . . . 3 . . . 5 0 . . . 5 0 . . . 3[...]

– 104 – Setting Menu Screens MID SETTING Screen This page sets the middle 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 swi[...]

– 105 – 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[...]

– 106 – Setting Menu Screens 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 SUPER COLOR CORNER DTL Variable range ON OFF 0 . . . 15 0 . . . 15 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG [...]

– 107 – 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 LEVEL Variable range p 128 . . . o 000 . . . o 127 0% 7.5% ON OFF 197 . . . 219 0 . . . 12 . . . 25 ON OFF 214 . . . 254 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks M.PED (Maste[...]

– 108 – Setting Menu Screens 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 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Rch flare setting The preset value differs according t[...]

– 109 – Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 5/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 5 settings. | Note { The white balance and black balance remain unchanged even when the MATRIX items are changed. The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. | Note { All settings are “00” for the preset mode of MATRIX [...]

– 110 – 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[...]

– 111 – Set ting Menu Screens VF OPERATION Screen This page performs the viewfinder display 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[...]

– 112 – E :O N . : OFF Item F2.8 ADJ F16 ADJ Variable range Remarks VF display —— —— Voltage is output only when selected by the cursor (arrow). Voltage is output only when selected by the cursor (arrow). ENG ENG | Note { When using a lens which allows the lens iris open or close end to be adjusted, set either “F2.8 ADJ” or “F16 A[...]

– 113 – Item FUNCTION 1/5 FUNCTION 2/5 FUNCTION 3/5 FUNCTION 4/5 FUNCTION 5/5 TIME/DATE 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 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[...]

– 114 – Set ting Menu Screens 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 Variable range Remar[...]

– 115 – Item BLACK WHITE (V. SAW) BLACK COMPE WHTE COMPE Variable range Remarks VF display —— —— ON OFF ON OFF Auto black shading (digital) activated Auto white shading (V. SAW) activated Black compensation ON/OFF White compensation ON/OFF ENG ENG ENG ENG Set ting Menu Screens AUTO SHADING Screen This page performs the auto shading sett[...]

– 116 – 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[...]

– 117 – 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 [...]

– 118 – 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 cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the EMERGENCY screw. This enables the cassette to be removed. 1 Set the power t[...]

– 119 – Maintenance Condensation If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity, the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensa- tion, and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum. Therefore, the following points [...]

– 120 – Inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop- erly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended. Inspection Preparations 1 Insert a charged battery pack. 2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or [...]

– 121 – 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[...]

– 122 – Inspections Before Shooting 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 te[...]

– 123 – 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[...]

– 124 – 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. 90 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery) Weight: Approx. 12.87 lbs (5.85 kg) (incld. main unit, viewfinder, lens, battery pack, tape and [...]

– 125 – Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands: Brightness; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz o 1.0 dB/ p 3.0 dB S/N ratio: 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C delay: Within 30 ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized to video) Quanti[...]

– 126 – Specifications 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 F time code input/output/video input a[...]

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