Panasonic AJ-D900WP manual

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

–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 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls and Their Functions Á Power Supply Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Á [...]

–4– Contents Adjusting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . 62 Adjustments and Setup During Recording Á Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Á Setting the Gain Selector Value . . . . . 64 Á Selecting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balanc[...]

–5– General and Features This unit combines into a single integrated unit a 3-CCD color video camera, which features M-FIT CCDs and a 520,000-pixel on-chip lens, with a DVCPRO format VTR equipped with com- pression technology. Not only can the screen aspect ratio be switched between 16:9 and 4:3 in a single action but the rate at which the sign[...]

–6– General and Features Automatic adjustment and memory functions for black balance/white balance The black set, black balance and white balance can be automatically adjusted by simple switch operations. Adjustment values are held in the memory even if the power for the unit is turned off, so there is no need to readjust the balance each time [...]

–7– Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality The unit is equipped with the following functions (and circuits) in order to assure high picture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high-performance CCD. Á A built-in AUTO KNEE circuit achieves a wide dynamic range which allows large signals to p[...]

–8– General and 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,[...]

–9– System Configuration Multi connector cable SHAN-C12TCA Carrying case AJ-HT900 Microphone kit AJ-MC700P Shoulder belt Wireless microphone receiver WX-RA700 26P/12P output adaptor AJ-YA900P VTR cable VTR Microphone holder AJ-MH700P Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon/Canon Camera/VTR AJ-D900W/ AJ-D900WA Battery case SHAN-B220 Battery case AU-M402H Ba[...]

–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 F 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 see[...]

–1 5– Æ ß ¨ ™ ® ≠ ´ 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 se[...]

–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– ³ 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[...]

–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 th[...]

–1 9– ½ EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. ¾ 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. ¿ FF (fast forward) button Press th[...]

–2 0– Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section à Setup card insertion slot The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot. Ä 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 viewfin[...]

–2 1– Ê TC IN connector (BNC): The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external source. Ë 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) Ì HOLD button The [...]

–2 2– Controls and Their Functions Ñ 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– 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[...]

–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 Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to be re-adjusted. White shading adjustment procedure 1 Mount a lens to the camera. Be sure to also connect the lens cable. 2 Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB). 3 If the lens has an extender, remove the extender. 4 Set the[...]

–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[...]

–3 3– Adjusting the View finder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory with the AJ-D900WA.) Adjusting the Position 1 Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left/right position clamp lever to release the lock. 2 Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. 3 Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/l[...]

–3 4– -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 Adjusting the View finder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory with the AJ-D900WA.) 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 see[...]

–3 5– 1 2 Detaching the Eyepiece Detaching the eyepiece 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 ad- hered to the CRT screen and mirror. | Note { Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated. Dust wh[...]

–3 6– Adjusting the View finder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory with the AJ-D900WA.) 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[...]

–3 7– Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder is an optional accessory with the AJ-D900WA.) Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (option) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) al- lows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit. Á See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder. Using[...]

–3 8– Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder is an optional accessory with the AJ-D900WA.) 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 m[...]

–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[...]

–4 0– Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Up to two external microphones can be connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors. Phantom power supply can also be supported by setting the MIC POWER switch to the ON position. AUDIO IN Switch: Set the AUDIO IN Switches of the channels to which microphones are co[...]

–4 1– 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 source, connect the audio c[...]

–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[...]

–4 4– 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 5– 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. Secure the surface fastener.[...]

–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 CUE CH 1 MIX CH 2 REAR MIC POWER REAR MIC POWER 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/O[...]

–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. Á 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: The shutter is not used. 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode. 1/30.2 – 1[...]

–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. Á 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 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 recorded. It is also displayed on the viewfinde[...]

–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 fir[...]

–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[...]

–6 9– 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 value is changed Á When the super gain set[...]

–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 { 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[...]

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

–7 2– 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 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. In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shut[...]

–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 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 5– 3 2 1 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 switc[...]

–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. 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 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[...]

–7 9– Locking the Time Code to an External Source 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: When a multiple number of units are connected with one unit serving as the master unit and the others a[...]

–8 0– Set ting the Time Data 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 locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. After about 10 seconds have passed since the time code generator was loc[...]

–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. Á 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 formatted If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5, the data is not formatted. 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 wr[...]

–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 1/2 page shown below ap[...]

–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 1/2 page appears[...]

–8 7– 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 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. Á See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 129) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures fr[...]

–9 0– 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 [...]

–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. 1 Press the PLAY button while watching the viewfinder screen and play back the tape. 2 At the place where[...]

–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. Á 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. Á 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”. Á 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 to the GENLOCK IN connector 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 sett[...]

– 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 – MARKER Screen This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder. The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode. - R O P - ¢ R : +000 +000 +006 00 0.4 5 +000 +000 +000 B: M AS : : : R : G G AA G AIN G AIN : B MM TE R PE D M ASTE R DTL M ASTE R : PED L STA PED L STA PED L STA Item[...]

– 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 the r[...]

– 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 1/2, 2/2 Screen These pages set the loading, saving and configuration operations for the setup cards. Align “ ¢ ” 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 U[...]

– 107 – MAIN FUNCTION Screen This page performs the adjustment function settings. F This is displayed when the Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900, optional accessory) has been installed. 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 [...]

– 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 - F UNC T I O N1 / 5 - ?[...]

– 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 GSP F 10 20 30 NiCd-12 NiCd-13 NiCd-14 DIGITAL ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG[...]

– 110 – Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 4/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings. Item FRONT POWER FRONT MIC REAR MIC CH1 REAR MIC CH2 LINE CH1/CH2 REAR AUDIO MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 EMPHASIS LIMITER TEST TONE Variable range ON OFF p 40/ p 50 / p 60 dB p 40/ p 50/ p 60 dB p 40 / p 50 / p 60 dB o 4/0/ p 6 dB STEREO MO[...]

– 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 – 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. | Note { DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND func[...]

– 113 – 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 switch to SET displays t[...]

– 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 SKIN TONE DTL SKIN TONE HUE SKIN TONE LEVEL SKIN TONE WIDTH SKIN TONE CORING SKIN TONE ZEBRA Variable range ON OFF 103 . . . 143 1 . . . 25 . . . 50 1 . . . 15 . . . 30 1 – 5 – 15 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 AUTO KNEE POINT AUTO KNEE LEVEL Variable range p 100 . . . o 0 . . . o 100 0% 7.5% 7.5%A ON OFF 75% . . . 85% . . . 90% 0 . . . 25 ON OFF 90% . . . 110% 75% . . . 85% .[...]

– 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 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Rch flare setting The preset value differs according to the camera. Gch fla[...]

– 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. 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 highest level [...]

– 121 – Item YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE TIME/DATE SET Variable range 98 to 10 1 to 12 1 to 31 0 to 23 0 to 59 —— VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Year setting Month setting Day setting Hour setting Minute setting Date/time confirmation - TI M E / D ATE - ¢ YEAR : 9 8 M O NTH : 0 1 DAY : 0 1 H O UR : 0 0 M IN U T E : 00 « T[...]

– 122 – Item BATT/TAPE ALARM FUNCTION 1/5 FUNCTION 2/5 FUNCTION 3/5 FUNCTION 4/5 FUNCTION 5/5 SUPER GAIN 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 ON OFF BATT/TAPE ALARM item user menu display ON/OFF ON: This switches the display ON. OFF: This switches t[...]

– 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 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[...]

– 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 (The viewfinder is an optional accessory with the AJ-D900WA.) Á Do n[...]

– 129 – 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 [...]

– 130 – Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory with the AJ-D900WA.) 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 Che[...]

– 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. 90 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 30 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 1.5-inch viewfinder AJ-VF10, AJ-VF15P 2.0-inch viewfinder AJ-VF20WP 5-inch viewfinder External VTR-related Portable video cassette reco[...]

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