Panasonic AJ-D215P manual

Operating Instructions Digital Camera Recorder F0199W1049 @ @ Printed in Japan VQT8067-1 P AJ- P[...]

– 2 – FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are d[...]

– 3 – T able of Contents Precaution for Use ............................................................................5 Features .............................................................................................5 Points to be borne in mind ..............................................................5 System chart ................[...]

– 4 – Normal recording ......................................................................43–45 Zebra pattern display ....................................................................44 Gain settings .................................................................................44 High-speed shutter ...................................[...]

– 5 – Precautions for Use 1. Vibration Avoid using this product in any location where it will be subjected to a great deal of vibration. 2. Ambient operating temperature This product is designed to operate across a temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C). Adequate care should be taken when the product stet operated outside this ra[...]

– 6 – System chart Microphone WM-L30 Microphone kit AJ-MC700 Microphone holder AG-MH800P Camera light ABUL2S 5˝ Electronic viewfinder interface adaptor AG-YA800P 5˝ Electronic viewfinder WV-VF65B Bracket WV-Q71 Lens (1/3˝ bayonet type) FUJINON O T14x5.5BRM O T12x3.8BRM O T18x6.7BRM Tripod mount adaptor SHAN-TM700 Anton/Bauer battery ABDT14 A[...]

– 7 – Parts and their functions 1 GAIN selector switch When the camera picture is too dark, increase the gain to brighten the picture by setting this switch. 0dB: The switch is normally kept at this position. 6/9dB: The gain of the camera’s video amplifier is increased at this position. Select 6 dB or 9 dB on the on-screen menu first. For fur[...]

– 8 – 3 OUTPUT selector switch CAM: The video signals shot by the camera are output. BAR: The color bar signals are output. 4 SHUTTER switch This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic shutter. OFF: The electronic shutter does not work at this position. ON: The electronic shutter is operational at this position. SELECT: This position i[...]

– 9 – 1 AUDIO OUT connectors (pin jacks) 2 S-VIDEO OUT connector (Y/C connector) CAUTION: Bear in mind that if any action that involves playing back a tape on this VTR (such as REC CHECK or retake) is taken while a back-up VTR is connected to the S-VIDEO OUT connector to record pictures, the pictures played back by this unit will be recorded on[...]

– 10 – : Lens locking lever After the lens has been attached to the lens mount, this lever is tightened up to lock the lens in position. ; Lens mount (bayonet type) This attaches the lens. < LENS connector (12-pin) The connecting cord of the lens is connected here. For a detailed description of the lens to be used, read the instruction manua[...]

– 11 – 1 REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons O When the REW or FF button is pressed while the tape has stopped traveling, the tape is rewound or fast forwarded at the normal rewinding or fast forwarding speed in the E-E mode. O When the REW or FF button is pressed while the tape is being played, the tape is reviewed or cued at approximately [...]

– 12 – 5 Audio input selector (MIC SELECT) switches These switches are used to select the CH1 and CH2 audio input. FRONT: Set to this position when recording audio signals from the microphone incorporated in the camera. REAR: Set to this position when connecting external microphones to the audio input connectors (XLR 3P) on the rear panel and r[...]

– 13 – 14 a a Power Zoom Lens (option) 7 Lens cable (12-pin) This cable is to be connected to the LENS connector. 8 Focus ring This ring is turned to focus the lens. 9 Zoom ring To adjust the screen size, set the power/manual zoom selector switch to MANU,and turn this ring. 1 Automatic iris control This enables the automatic iris speed to be ad[...]

– 14 – : Iris ring To adjust the iris, set the lens iris selector switch (IRIS) to M, and turn this ring. ; Flange back adjustment ring To adjust the flange back, loosen the flange back locking knob, and turn this ring. The ring must be adjusted when the lens has been replaced or when a lens has been mounted for the first time. < Macro ring [...]

– 15 – V iewfinder displays SCENE data MARK display AUDIO (yellow): This is not used in this system. TALLY (red): This lights during recording. It flashes as the tape is approaching the recording position from unloading or when trouble has occurred. STBY (green): This is not used in this system. GAIN (yellow): This lights when the camera gain i[...]

– 16 – Error message displays Error display Cause Remedial action BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY This appears when the internal clock battery has run down. Replace the unit’s back-up battery. For the replacement procedure, refer to page 58, and consult with your dealer. Remarks: A flat back-up battery will interfere with the clock and time code free ru[...]

– 17 – Error display Cause Remedial action TOO BRIGHT ERROR This appears when the white balance is to be adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch was operated) or when the screen is excessively bright. Stop down the iris a little more, and adjust the white balance. If the error display remains, insert the electronic shutter or attach the ND filte[...]

– 18 – Preparations Attaching the lens 1 Position the lens, insert it, and lock it in place using the lens locking lever . Lens locking lever 2 Connect the cord to the LENS connector , and secure it using the cable clamp. LENS connector Notes: $ Refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens for details on handling the lens. $ Attach[...]

– 19 – Mounting the viewfinder 1 Align the positions of the marks (red), and fit into place. 2 T urn the viewfinder locking ring to lock the viewfinder into place. Viewfinder locking ring The viewfinder can be turned by 90 degrees by loosening the locking ring. Viewfinder Marks (red)[...]

– 20 – Eye cup unlocking lever Eye cup Removing the eye cup 2 1 Move the eye cup unlocking lever is the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Slide the eye cup in the direction indicated to remove it. Adjusting the eyepiece position 1 Set the eyepiece stopper to FREE. 2 Move the eyepiece toward the left or right to a position which affords the ea[...]

When using a battery pack made by Anton/Bauer 1 Attach the battery pack made by Anton/Bauer . Power output connector for light Battery pack made by Anton/Bauer Before using the battery pack, charge it using the special battery charger made by Anton/Bauer. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery ch[...]

– 22 – When using the AU-BP402 battery pack 1 Remove the battery holder . Disconnect these. 2 Connect the unit’ s cables to the AU-M402H battery case cables. Battery case AU-M402H Battery holder Charge the AU-BP402 battery pack using the AG-B425 battery charger. It takes about an hour to charge the battery pack. For further details, refer to [...]

3 Mount the AU-M402H battery case onto the unit using a screwdriver . Rubber cap 4 Connect the plug of the battery pack to the connector inside the battery case, and install the battery pack inside the case. CAUTION: The unit’s power must be turned off before the plug is connected or disconnected. Holes with the screws recessed inside can be seen[...]

– 24 – 5 Set menu item 7. BA TTER Y (BA TT .SELECT) to NiCd12V . For further details, refer to the menu items (pages 48 to 50). – MAIN FUNCTION – TCG CLEAR RECRUN/FREERUN : REC DF/NDF : DF SCENE DATA SAVE SCENE DATA UNDEL F BATT. SELECT : NiCd12 BACK TALLY : ON MENU INITIALIZE Menu item screen (viewfinder)[...]

When using the NP-1B battery made by Sony Charge the NP-1B battery using the special battery charger made by Sony. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions accompanying the battery charger used. 1 Remove the battery holder . 2 Attach the accessory NP-1B mounting connector . NP-1B mounting connector Connect these.[...]

– 26 – 3 Mount the battery holder made by Sony Before proceeding any further, remove the battery holder cover. 1 Mount the battery case using the mounting screws. 2 Tighten the power contact screw. 3 Insert the top of the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 4 Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the hole at the[...]

When using an AC power source (when using the AU-B1 10/AJ-B75 AC adaptor) 1 Connect the unit’ s external DC input socket to the DC OUT connector on the AU-B1 10/AJ-B75 AC adaptor . 2 T urn on the AC adaptor ’ s power . 3 Set the unit’ s POWER switch to the ON position. Check the pin signals of the external DC input socket when an external pow[...]

– 28 – Attaching the microphone holder (option) 1 Remove the microphone on the main unit. Remove the two screws to remove the connector and then remove the microphone. 2 Attach the microphone holder . The microphone holder is attached by following the microphone removal procedure in reverse. Screws Connector The AJ-MC700/WM-L30 or other optiona[...]

Mounting the unit onto a tripod 1 Attach the tripod mount adaptor to the tripod. The tripod mount adaptor, which is sold separately, is used to mount the unit onto a tripod. NOTE: Take the center of gravity of the unit and tripod mount adaptor into consideration when selecting the hole for the attachment. Also check that the diameter of the hole se[...]

– 30 – Red lever Tripod mount adaptor Disengaging the unit from the tripod mount adaptor Move the black lever in the direction indicated by the arrow while holding down the red lever, and disengage the unit by sliding it toward you. Black lever NOTE: If the pin of the tripod mount adaptor fails to return to its original position after the unit [...]

Adjusting the shoulder pad position The shoulder pad can be adjusted by sliding it in the forward or backward direction from its center position (shipment position) by up to 15 mm on either side. Adjust it to the position where you find it easiest to operate. Shoulder pad Screws Bottom section 1 Loosen the two screws. 2 Slide the shoulder pad back [...]

– 32 – 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. The first step to take after purchasing the unit is to set the date and time. (With a DVCPRO VTR, the shooting date and time data is recorded separately from the images. In order for this data to be recorded correctly, first set the date and time.) 2 The setting screen (MENU) appears in the viewfinder when t[...]

– 33 – 4 Set the date and time using the ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons. Setting screen (viewfinder) – TIME/DATE – YEAR : 97 MONTH : 06 DAY : 13 HOUR : 10 MINUTE : 02 i $ TIME/DATE SET 5 Keep pressing the ITEM button until the arrow indicates “ $ TIME/DA TE SET .” 6 The date and time settings are entered when the UP or DOWN button is pressed[...]

– 34 – GAIN AWB OFF MODE CHK MONITOR ON POWER 0 6/9 12/18 9 0 1 2 ATW MEMO PRST SHUTTER OFF ON SELECT OUTPUT CAM BAR Diopter control Adjusting the viewfinder diopter 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 T urn the diopter control and adjust it so that the viewfinder image can be seen clearly . An image now appears on the viewfinder. Adjusting the vie[...]

– 35 – The lens flange is adjusted when the lens fails to be focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions because it has been mounted for the first time or because it has been replaced. 1 Loosen the flange back locking knob. 2 Set the lens iris selector switch (IRIS) to “M.” 3 T urn the iris ring and set the iris to the fully open[...]

– 36 – Adjustments during shooting Stand facing the direction of the final scene. Place the thumb of your right hand near the VTR START/STOP switch. Hold your elbow by your side. Stand with your feet slightly apart. Camera posture If the camera is held rather than secured on the tripod for shooting, the images will feature plenty of movement bu[...]

– 37 – Shooting conditions Background is too bright, and subject is dark (backlight) Open the iris slightly. Operation Background is dimly lit, and subject is bright Stop down the iris slightly. When special effects are desired Adjust the iris as required. Exposure adjustment The exposure varies according to the lens iris. The lens iris can be [...]

– 38 – W T ZOOM M S Zooming Both power zoom and manual zoom functions are available for zooming. Power zoom involves simply pressing a switch and selecting telephoto (TELE) or wide angle (WIDE); manual zoom involves operating the zoom ring and selecting telephoto or wide angle. Power/Manual zoom selector switch Power zoom control switch Power z[...]

– 39 – ZOOM M S How to take close-ups The close-up (macro) function comes in handy when shooting insects, flowers or other subjects positioned at close distances of up to 1 meter or so from the unit. Power/Manual zoom selector switch (FUJINON lens) Macro ring Macro button Zoom ring Focus ring 1 Bring the lens up close to the subject. 2 Set the [...]

– 40 – Light sources and color temperatures When shooting a subject, it is necessary to adjust the white balance to a setting which matches the light source. A light source is expressed using a color temperature (K). The bluer the light, the higher the temperature; conversely, the redder the light, the lower the temperature. The table given bel[...]

– 41 – White balance adjustment This adjustment may be skipped when the white balance selector switch is used at the ATW position (automatic tracking wide balance mode) or PRST position (for shooting under a predetermined light source). 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Set the white balance selector switch to MEMO. 3 Place a sheet of white paper[...]

– 42 – 4 Shoot the white object so that it fills the screen, and set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to A WB. The white balance adjustment is completed is about 10 seconds. O Upon completion of the adjustment, the color temperature display appears in the viewfinder. Now check that the color temperature imaged and the color temperature displayed in the [...]

– 43 – Normal recording 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. O Before proceeding with the recording, make sure that the cassette tab has been set to the REC position. O This unit uses “L” cassettes only. 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder , and insert the cassette tape. 3 Set the camera switches as shown below . Set the GAIN sele[...]

– 44 – Zebra pattern display A zebra pattern can be displayed on a bright part (over approx. 85 IRE) of the image. Gain settings When shooting in locations with insufficient lighting, a brighter image can be produced by increasing the gain. However, it should be borne in mind that the noise will also increase when the gain is raised. Gain setti[...]

– 45 – High-speed shutter Camera shake can be minimized when shooting moving subjects by increasing the shutter speed. Furthermore, shooting under fluorescent lights produces flickering images, and this flickering can be reduced by changing the shutter speed when shooting. Notes: $ The higher the shutter speed setting, the darker the images wil[...]

Audio recording – 46 – 1 Select the desired input signals using the audio input selector switches. When using the built-in microphone i FRONT When using external microphones i REAR Notes: $ Howling may occur when the volume of the sound delivered through the audio monitor speaker is too high. If this occurs, turn the audio monitor level control[...]

– 47 – Rec review When the camera’s RET button is pressed while the VTR is in the REC PAUSE mode (which is established after the tape has finished moving back automatically), rec review is conducted so that the quality of what has already been recorded can be checked. Press the camera’s RET button 3 sec. to 10 sec. REC/PLAY end point Automa[...]

– 48 – Menu items 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET . When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET while the unit is in the stop, eject or rec pause mode, the menu screen is displayed. 2 Press the P AGE button. The menu screens are switched in succession as shown below by pressing the PAGE button. – MAIN FUNCTION – i TCG CLEAR RECRUN/FREER[...]

– 49 – Notes: The setting data is stored in the built-in flash memory several seconds after the MENU SET/OFF switch has been set to the OFF position. Bear in mind that the data will not be stored correctly if the battery or AC adaptor is removed while the MENU SET/OFF switch is still at SET or immediately after the switch was changed to the OFF[...]

– 50 – – MAIN FUNCTION – i TCG CLEAR RECRUN/FREERUN : REC DF/NDF : DF SCENE DATA SAVE SCENE DATA UNDEL BATT. SELECT : DIGIT BACK TALLY : ON MENU INITIALIZE MAIN FUNCTION menu Menu item Mode setting Description of function The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the factory. TCG CLE[...]

– 51 – – AUDIO – i FRONT PHANTOM : ON FRONT MIC : –60 dB REAR CH1 MIC : –60 dB REAR CH2 MIC : –60 dB CUE REC SELECT : MIX AUDIO menu Menu item Mode setting Description of function FRONT PHANTOM ON OFF Sets the phantom power for the front microphone to ON or OFF. ON is selected if the microphone provided with the unit is to be used. Th[...]

– 52 – – VF DISPLAY – i LEVEL METER : ON IRIS (F No.) : ON BATTERY : ON TAPE REMAIN : ON TC/CTL COUNTER : TC VF DISPLA Y menu Menu item Mode setting Description of function LEVEL METER ON OFF Selects whether the audio level meter reading is to be displayed on the viewfinder. The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected[...]

– 53 – – CAMERA SETTING – i GAIN SELECT : 0/6/12 WHITE PRESET : INDOOR AUTO IRIS : 0 SETUP LEVEL : 7.5% DETAIL LEVEL : 2 CHROMA PHASE : 0 CHROMA GAIN : 63 TV 4 : 3 16 : 9 : 4 : 3 PICTURE MODE : NORMAL CAMERA SETTING menu Menu item Mode setting Description of function GAIN SELECT 0/6/12 0/9/18 Selects whether the 0/6/12 dB or 0/9/18 dB setti[...]

– 54 – – TIME/DATE – i YEAR : 97 MONTH : 06 DAY : 13 HOUR : 10 MINUTE : 02 $ TIME/DATE SET TIME/DA TE menu Menu item Mode setting Description of function YEAR 00 : 99 Sets the last two digits of the year. Examples: “97” is set for 1997, and “01” for 2001. MONTH 01 : 12 Sets the month using two digits. Note: Make absolutely sure that[...]

– 55 – – MAINTENANCE – OPERATION : XXh DRUM RUNNING : XXh THREADING : XX i GARBAGE COLLECTION (Don’t power off) MAINTENANCE menu Menu item Description of function OPERATION Indicates the number of hours during which power has been supplied to the unit to date. DRUM RUNNING Indicates the total accumulated number of hours during which the h[...]

– 56 – If SCENE data is used for future non-linear editing or other such applications, it will be possible to do the job extremely efficiently. SCENE data is an information exchange system for enhancing efficiency during editing. It operates by gathering information for editing during shooting and recording it onto the tape. The SCENE data info[...]

– 57 – 2 Saving the SCENE data onto the tape The SCENE data is saved before the tape is ejected. Normally, it is saved after the final cut has been shot. Set the menu SET/OFF selector switch to SET and display the MAIN FUNCTION MENU. – MAIN FUNCTION – TCG CLEAR RECRUN/FREERUN : REC DF/NDF : DF F SCENE DATA SAVE o o k k SCENE DATA UNDEL BATT[...]

– 58 – Replacing the back-up battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a back-up battery already installed. The “BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY” message appears in the viewfinder when the back-up battery has run down. Consult with your dealer, and replace the battery with a new one (CR2032 or BR2032). Backup (lithium) battery[...]

– 59 – Selecting the audio input To connect phantom microphones or the line input to the audio input connectors on the rear panel, set the internal switches (audio input selector switches) to the appropriate positions. Audio input selector switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 When an ordinary microphone is used (factory settings): ON OF[...]

– 60 – T ips on lighting Studio lighting Use halogen lamps with a color temperature of 3,000K to 3,200K for lighting in a studio. If the color temperature of the light source differs from this value, the colors of the subject will appear differently to what is seen by eye. The shadows may take on colors or the image may not appear with the prop[...]

– 61 – T ips on outdoor shooting If the subject is too bright when, for instance, shooting outdoors under a clear sky, adjust the brightness either using the electronic shutter or the built-in ND filter. Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras Smear Although this unit has extremely low smear characteristics, smear may arise when shooting an extremely[...]

– 62 – T roubleshooting If you suspect trouble in your unit, proceed with the inspections or adjustments described below. Consult your dealer if the trouble persists even after you have taken the remedial action suggested. Symptom Reference page no. Inspection/adjustment O The power fails to come on. O Check if the battery still has a sufficien[...]

– 63 – Condensation Condensation may form on the head cylinder when the unit is moved from a cold location into a warm room or when it is operated in a humid environment. The principle behind this phenomenon is the same as when droplets of water form on the window panes of a heated room. These droplets are called condensation. If the tape is ma[...]

– 64 – Maintenance O The unit has a precision-made construction inside which is designed to deliver a high performance. Take care to conduct proper maintenance in order to keep the unit in perfect working order for many years to come. Sophisticated technology and equipment are required to replenish the oil, replace the parts or adjust the elect[...]

– 65 – Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: DC12 V (10.5V to 17.0V) Power consumption: 16W (main unit including viewfinder) Operating ambient temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage ambient temperature: –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) Operating ambient humidity: Less than 80% (relative humidity) Continuous operation time: A[...]

– 66 – DC IN (XLR, 4P) LENS (12P) DVCPRO interface connector (option): Complies with IEEE 1394-1995 standard OTHER [CONNECTORS] FRONT MIC: Phantom +48V (built-in microphone), –60 dBu, balanced, 3 k Ω (–60, –50 or –40 dBu setting possible on menu) AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR, 3P): –60, –50 or –40 dBu setting possible on menu, balanced,[...]

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