Panasonic HDC27H manual

Model No. AJ- P Camera-Recor der Operating Instructions VQT0R10 F0505T0 -F @ Printed in Japan ENGLISH Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. 01. 英( 表1-25) 05.5.18 10:38 ページ1[...]

2 indicates safety information. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the [...]

3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features of the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features of the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 Contents (continued) Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Setting menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Setting menu scree[...]

5 Intr oduction Features The AJ-HDC27H is a camera-recorder that supports the SMPTE-296M 1280 a 720 scanning standard. Integrated in this single unit are an HD color video camera featuring a 1-million pixel IT-CCD unit with on- chip lens as the pickup device, and a DVCPRO HD format VTR incorporating the latest compression technology. The camera uni[...]

6 Features (continued) Features of the camera unit Prime lens mode Not only the lens that does justice to the sensitivity equivalent to a film but also the various devices and equipment that are peripheral to the camera combine to play roles which are so critical that they cannot be divorced from the technical skills of the person operating the cam[...]

7 Features of the VTR unit Digital system The pictures are compressed by a component digital recording system that uses the latest compression technology while non-compression PCM recording featuring excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of detailed areas is employed for the sound. The result is [...]

8 System configuration Microphone kit AJ-MC700P Microphone holder AJ-MH800G Lens (Bayonet type) FUJINON/CANON Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case AJ-HT901G Tripod mount adapter SHAN-TM700 Extension control unit AJ-EC3 Camera-Recorder AJ-HDC27H SD (Secure Digital) memory card Battery case AU-M402H AC adapter AJ-B75 C[...]

9 P ower suppl y section 1 Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack. 2 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) When operating this unit using an AC power source, this socket is connected to the model AJ- B75 AC adapter (optional accessory). 3 BREAKER button To protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped when [...]

10 9 Shoulder pad This pad can be adjusted to facilitate operation when the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder. The pad position can be moved forward or backward when the two securing screws are loosened. : Mounting hook for tape measure The tape measure used to measure the subject distance is attached here. <Note> This hook is not to [...]

11 A udio function section (1) 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. 2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording level adjustment) controls When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3 is set to MAN, the recording level of audio[...]

12 A udio function section (2) 8 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) This is connected to the audio component. The sound of audio CH1 and the sound of audio CH2 are output separately. The switching of the recording sound and playback sound is coupled with the setting of the MONITOR OUT switch. 9 DC OUT (DC power output) socket This is the DC 12 V outp[...]

13 Viewfinder section (For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder.) P ar ts and their functions (continued) ON OFF 2 8 7 ; = < 1 : 9 36 45 > 7 Front tally lamp This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is set to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while the VTR unit is recording. It a[...]

14 2 Synchro scan adjustment switches These switches become effective when the shutter switch 7 is set to ON and SYNCHRO SCAN 1 is selected (The messages “SS: 1¢ ¢ . ¢ deg” appear on the viewfinder screen). They are used to adjust the synchro scan speed. When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed is reduced; conversely, when the[...]

15 Shooting (recor ding)/playbac k function section (2) 4 OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This is used to select the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The operation of the AUTO KNEE function can be selected using the AUTO KNEE SW item on the CAMERA SW MODE scree[...]

16 Shooting (recor ding)/playbac k function section (3) 7 SHUTTER switch This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be used. When the SEL side is pressed, the shutter speed and mode display are changed in the range which was set ahead of time in the setting menu. If this switch setting is changed while the display mode is set to “2” or[...]

17 Shooting (recor ding)/playbac k function section (4) ; MONITOR OUT switch This is used to select the video and audio signals which are to be output from the HD SDI MON connector and the audio signals which are to be output from the AUDIO OUT connectors. EE/PB : During playback, the playback video and playback audio signals are output; in all oth[...]

18 Shooting (recor ding)/playbac k function section (5) D PLAY/PAUSE button This is pressed to view the playback picture on the viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor. The button’s lamp comes on during playback. When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set to pause in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), and the button’s lamp flashe[...]

19 W arning/status display section 1 Back tally lamp (unit) When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the viewfinder. 2 Back tally switch This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1 . ON : The unit’s back tally lamp is operational. OFF : The unit’s back tally lamp is not [...]

20 1 AB 0 d BC Z 7 3 ¢¢¢¢ V T R U S E R M E N U ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢ F I L M U S E R M E N U ¢¢¢¢ Menu operation section 1 SD memory card insertion slot An SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted here. This slot is used for writing/saving menu data. (See page 74) 2 MENU button When this is pressed, the camera unit’s user menu screen,[...]

21 7 “+” button, “–” button These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure in the digit which was made to flash by the SHIFT button 8 when the time code or user bits are to be set. 8 SHIFT button This causes the digit to be set to flash when the time code or user bits are to be set. 9 TCG (time code selector) switch This is used[...]

22 Removal lever Battery pack P o wer supply Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit’s power supply. To use the battery pack, there is a choice of makes of batteries below, namely: O Panasonic O Anton/Bauer O IDX O Sony <Note> Batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing[...]

23 P ower suppl y (continued) Using the P anasonic battery pack 3 Connect the plug on the battery pack to the connector inside the case, and insert the battery pack. <Note> Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, be absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power. 1 Remove the battery holder. 2 Attaching the battery case to the unit. 1 Co[...]

24 P ower suppl y (continued) Using the Son y batter y pac k Using the V -mount type batter y pac k 2 1 3 4 Attach the V-mount adapter plate. Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into place. Please consult your local dealer for any questions regarding the NP/BP adapter plate or V-mount adapter plate. 1 Remove the battery hol[...]

25 Using an A C power suppl y (When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used) <Notes> O Check the pin signals of the DC IN socket when using an external power supply other than the AJ- B75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A) Supplying +12V power to the GND terminal by mistake may give rise to ignition, resulting in a fire, or it may cause injury. O Power from [...]

26 Attaching the lens 1 Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the mount cap. 2 Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in the top center of the lens mount, and attach the lens. 3 Push down the lever for securing the lens to secure the lens. 4 Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it to the LENS socket. <Notes>[...]

27 Adjusting the lens flange If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image-forming surface). Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless the lens is replaced. Adjustment method 1 Attach the lens to the c[...]

28 Adjusting the white shading This unit comes with a function for storing white shading adjustment values. Up to eight of these values can be stored in the internal memory. Alternatively, they can be stored on an SD memory card. Using this data, it is possible to quickly reproduce the appropriate white shading adjustment even after switching lense[...]

29 Adjusting the white shading (continued) 11 Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON. 12 Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of colour irregularities. <Note> Since flicker tends to occur under fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such lights, use a source of light such as sunlight or a halogen lamp which does not tend to produce [...]

30 Adjusting the white shading (continued) 21 If the lens is provided with an extender, engage the extender function, and repeat steps 13 to 20 . The compensation values for when the lens extender function is provided and for when it is not are both stored in one file in memory. The white shading adjustment is now complete. The adjusted values are [...]

31 Adjusting the white shading (continued) Select the file No. Give a title to the selected file. 5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item. < L E N S F I L E > F I L E S E L E C T : 1 R E A D W R I T E R E S E T A L L n T I T L E : 1 :5 : 2 :6 : 3 :7 : 4 :8 : 6 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the a[...]

32 11 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE: item. < L E N S F I L E > F I L E S E L E C T : 1 R E A D W R I T E R E S E T A L L n T I T L E : 222222222222 1 :5 : 2 :6 : 3 :7 : 4 :8 : Adjusting the white shading (continued) < C A M C A R D R E A D / W R I T E > R E A D S E L E C T : 1 W R I T E S E[...]

33 7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The recorded data from the white shading file is read. 8 Press the MENU button twice. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. 6 When the JOG dial button is[...]

34 Adjusting the vie wfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory .) Attaching the vie wfinder and adjusting its position The viewfinder’s position can be adjusted in the front- back and left-right directions so that what appears on its screen inside can be seen most easily. Attaching the vie wfinder and adjusting its position 1 Connect the v[...]

35 A udio input preparation 1 Open the mic holder. 2 Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw. 3 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. When attaching a micr ophone to the viewfinder (optional accessory) f or use The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the vi[...]

36 A udio input preparation (continued) 1 Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. 5 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. 6 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded. Attaching the AJ-MH800G mic holder (optional a[...]

37 A udio input preparation (continued) 1 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded. <Note> When extending the microphone’s connecting cable, use a cable which supports the p[...]

38 A udio input preparation (continued) 3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to “LINE.” 1 Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component using the XLR cable. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the audio component has been connected to “REAR.” When connectin[...]

39 Mounting the unit on a tripod 1 Attach the tripod adapter to the tripod. <Note> Select the adapter holes that best support the center of gravity of the unit and tripod adapter. Check that the diameters of the selected holes match the diameters of the pan head. 2 Attach the camera to the tripod adapter. Slide the camera toward the front alo[...]

40 Attaching the shoulder strap 1 Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strap mounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap. <Note> Check that the shoulder strap is securely fastened. Shoulder strap The clip opens when it is pressed here. The clip opens when it is pressed here. To detach the shoulder strap, open the clips on the moun[...]

41 AJ-EC3 AJ- 65 ∫ 1 Connecting the e xtension contr ol unit Dedicated cable ECU connector By connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote control. When the AJ-EC3 is connected and the POWER switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 are set to ON, the unit is automatically set to the rem[...]

42 T ALL Y / REC BA TT VTR SA VE 1 4 2 3 Vie wfinder lamp displa ys 1 TALLY/REC (recording) lamp This lights up (red) during recording. It flashes when a problem has occurred. For details, refer to the section on the “Warning system” (pages 126, 127). 2 BATT (battery) lamp This starts flashing when the battery voltage has dropped to the level w[...]

43 Viewfinder lamp displa ys (continued) Setting item Description of setting GAIN (0 dB) Lamp display appears when the gain is set to a value other than “0 dB.” GAIN (–3 dB) Lamp display appears when the gain is set to a value other than “–3 dB.” SHUTTER Lamp display appears when the SHUTTER switch is at ON. WHITE PRESET Lamp display ap[...]

44 Vie wfinder screen status displa ys In addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings and messages indicating its operating statuses are displayed on the viewfinder screen. The center marker and safety zone markers also appear. The items which have been set to ON by the switches relating to the viewfinder displays or the VF DISPLAY screen [...]

45 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) 1 Extender display This appears when the lens extender is being used. 2 Shutter speed/mode display This indicates the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. The unit in which the shutter speed is displayed can be set on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2. O OFF (no display): The shutter[...]

46 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) B Battery type This indicates the type of battery selected. C Total tape length This indicates the total length of the cassette tape. D Preset color temperature display When DAY LIGHT has been selected as the setting for the LIGHTING item which is set from the CAMERA SETTING screen of VTR (CAM) MAIN[...]

47 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) Selecting the displa y items 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) to open the “VF INDICATOR” screen. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the desired item. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set ON or OFF for other items. 3 For the selected item, press the JOG dial button, a[...]

48 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) Displa y modes and setting change messages The display of messages advising the user of what changes have been made to the settings and what the adjustment results are can be turned off for some or all of the items displayed. ± : Message is to be displayed. t : Message is not to be displayed. Setti[...]

49 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) Switching the displa y mode The display mode settings are switched on the VF DISPLAY screen. 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) to open the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “DISP MODE” item. 3 Press the JO[...]

50 Viewfinder screen status displa ys (continued) Setting the camera ID The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen. Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used. <Note> The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menu is displayed even if color bar signals are output. <Note> The camera ID is recorded at the same time a[...]

51 CH 1 CH 2 20 0 EMPHASIS 40 -dB 10 30 E BATT F TAPE RF SERVO HUMID SLACK DF SLAVE TCG HOLD h min s frm Screen displa ys Displa ys relating to error s and warnings For details, refer to “Warning system” (pages 126 and 127). Remaining tape display The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments. The remaining tape time indicated by each s[...]

52 Adjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menus 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “TIME/DATE” screen of VTR MAIN MENU. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to select the item to be changed, and press the JOG dial button. 3 Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting, and press the JOG dial but[...]

53 Adjusting the white balance and blac k balance Adjusting the white balance 1 Set the switches as shown in the figure. FILTER control WHITE BAL: A or B OUTPUT: CAM GAIN: Normally 0 dB Set to a more suitable gain level if it is too dark. When the GAIN and WHITE BAL switch settings are changed, messages advising the user of the set positions appear[...]

54 Adjusting the white balance and blac k balance (continued) Adjusting the white balance 3 Erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen. A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall) near the subject may be used as a subst[...]

55 Adjusting the white balance and blac k balance (continued) Adjusting the white balance When the white balance cannot automatically be adjusted An error message appears on the viewfinder screen (when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode). White balance memories There are two sets of white balance memories, A and B. When the FILTER [...]

56 Adjusting the white balance and blac k balance (continued) Adjusting the blac k balance 1 Set the switches as shown in the figure. OUTPUT: CAM AUTO W/B switch 2 Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position, and then release it. The switch returns to the center, and the adjustment is performed. The black balance needs to be adjusted in the fol[...]

57 Setting the electr onic shutter Shutter modes <Notes> O No matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity. O When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will increasingly open and the depth of focus will become shallower as the shutter speed is increased. Available[...]

58 Setting the electr onic shutter (continued) Changing the shutter speed and mode selection range 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “SHUTTER SPEED” screen. 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and [...]

59 Setting the electr onic shutter (continued) Switching the sync hro scan shutter speed displa y The unit enables the SYNCHRO SCAN mode to be displayed on the viewfinder screen to be switched to “1/ ¢¢¢ (sec.),” “ ¢¢¢ %” or “ ¢¢¢ d (angle)” on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2. 1 Perform the menu operations (page[...]

60 Film tone gamma function The unit incorporates a total of three gamma curves— two cine curves (for films/for videos) and the conventional video gamma curve—and it enables the curve that best suits the application at hand to be selected. Switching from the film mode to video mode or vice versa can be accomplished using the CAM MENU SEL item o[...]

61 V ariable frame rate This camera-recorder enables the frame rate (shooting speed) to be set from 4 fps to 60 fps. Since the 720P/59.94 Hz or 720P/60.00 Hz format is used for recording onto the tape or outputting to the HD SDI MON connector and the HD SDI EE connector , users now have the exciting opportunity to create a whole new dimension of mo[...]

62 n < F R A M E M O D E > F R A M E R A T E R A N G E : 6 0 - 1 2 F R A M E R A T E : 2 4 S C A N R E V E R S E : O F F U S E R S W F R A M E R A T E : 2 4 V ariable frame rate (continued) After setting your desired frame rate with the USER (USER1 or USER2) button through menu operations, you can shoot with the set frame rate simply by press[...]

63 V ariable frame rate (continued) <Notes> In this unit, the frame rate is set by changing the storage time of the optical signals sensed by the CCD. Depending on the frame rate setting, the following problems may arise. 1 White blemish White blemishes may be seen on the screen on account of the fluctuations in the dark current of the photod[...]

64 Adjusting the audio le vel When the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector switches are set to AUTO, the audio CH1 and CH2 input levels are adjusted automatically. Proceed as follows to adjust the audio channel 1 and 2 levels manually. Manual audio le vel adjustments When the audio levels have been adjusted manually, the limiter circuit is tripped by [...]

65 Setting the time data When the user bits and time code are both to be used, the user bits are set first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bits are being set so that the time code setting will be off. The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29. In the internal color bar signa[...]

66 Setting the time code 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 2 Set the TCG switch to SET. 3 Switch the TC MODE to DF or NDF on the TC/UB screen of VTR MENU. Select DF to run the time code in the drop frame mode or select NDF to run the time code in the non-drop frame mode. 4 Set the time code using the SHIFT button, “+” button and “–” button.[...]

67 Externally loc king the time code 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Set the TCG switch to F-RUN. 3 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 4 Supply the reference time code and reference video signal which are in a phase relationship that satisfies the time code standard to the TC IN connector and GENLOCK IN connector respectively. <Note> When the exte[...]

68 T ape management inf ormation This unit automatically stores as the tape management information both the frame rate information which indicates the shooting speed and the active frame information which indicates the first frame where the frame image was switched in the user bits of the sub-code track area (this used to be the LTC area). This inf[...]

69 Ho w to use the user data The contents of the setting menus can be saved in the user area of the camera’s memory, and they can be loaded from this area. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. User data operation Menus are used to save the setting menu contents in the user area of the camera’s memory an[...]

70 Ho w to use the scene file The contents of the setting menus can be saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory, and they can be loaded from this area. Four scene files are provided in the unit. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. Scene file operation Menus are used to save the setting menu co[...]

71 How to use the scene file (continued) 14 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data settings and title are saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory. <Note> The setting is not effective if the unit is transferred to a different menu or if the menu is exited without execut[...]

72 How to use the scene file (contin ued) Loading the scene file 7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data settings saved in the scene file area of the camera’s memory are loaded, and the settings are completed. 8 Press the MENU button twice. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays[...]

73 How to use the scene file (contin ued) Resetting the scene file 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SCENE SEL item. n < I N I T I A L I Z E > R E A D F A C T O R Y D A T A W R I T E U S E R D A T A S C[...]

74 Setting Data Using an SD memory card An SD memory card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. O The SD memory cards used with this unit do not comply with the SD standards. Do not use the SD memo[...]

75 If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the card will not be formatted. 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Error message Remedial action CONFIG NG NO CA[...]

76 Saving the data settings on the car d Select the file No. Give a title to the selected file. SD memory card operations (contin ued) 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88), and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE” screen. n < C A M C A R D R E A D / W R I T E > S E L E C T : 1 R E A D S E L E C T : 1 W R I T E C A R D C O N F I G T[...]

77 If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be saved. 14 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Error message Remedial action WRITE NG NO CARD (SD[...]

78 6 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data loading is completed, the following message appears. To load the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen, and perform steps 4 to 6 . < C A M C A R D R E A D / W R I T E > R E A D S E L E C T : 1 W R I T E S E L E C T : [...]

79 SD memory card operations (contin ued) If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded. 7 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Error messa[...]

80 Loading a cassette tape Cassette tapes 1 Check that there are no cables around the cassette holder or top panel, and set the POWER switch to ON. <Note> When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation. Ejecting the cassette tape While th[...]

81 This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. O For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “Inspections prior to shooting” (pages 132 to 135). From pr oviding the power suppl y to loading the[...]

82 Shooting Recor ding (continued) 1- 1 Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, and set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” if the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time. If the white balance and/or black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE [...]

83 If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible to ensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of 0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the VTR START button or lens VTR button. If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must be located before recording is started. Sce[...]

84 When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback pictures can be monitored on the viewfinder screen. These playback pictures can be monitored in two other ways. Rec revie w When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens RET button is pressed, the last two seconds of the tape are automatically rewound, and the playback pictures on this par[...]

85 Other VTR functions The NEWS REC function is set using NEWS REC MODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen. By controlling the VTR START button acknowledgment time during recording (by up to 2 seconds), the time taken for the unit to transfer from the recording mode to the rec-pause mode can be delayed. In other words, by controlling the VTR STA[...]

86 Menu operations The setting menu operations are performed using the MENU button and JOG dial button. The menu configuration is divided into the camera unit’s setting menus and VTR unit’s setting menus. It is possible to select the engineer menu which enables all the setting menu items to be set or, alternatively, the user menu which consists[...]

87 Menu operations (contin ued) User menu: Engineer menu Basic setting menu operations Displa ying menus FILM (CAM) USER MENU Press the MENU button. Press the MENU button. Press the JOG dial button. 1 Press the MENU button. The camera unit’s USER menu screen is displayed. 2 When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR unit’s USER menu screen [...]

88 < R O P > n M A S T E R P E D : + 0 0 0 M A S T E R D T L : + 0 0 M A S T E R G A M M A : 0 . 4 5 R G A I N : + 0 0 0 G G A I N : + 0 0 0 B G A I N : + 0 0 0 R P E D E S T A L : + 0 0 0 G P E D E S T A L : + 0 0 0 B P E D E S T A L : + 0 0 0 Menu operations (contin ued) Operations common to the user menu and engineer menu Example: Displa y[...]

89 Set ting menu configuration FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 ROP MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION 1 COLOR CORRECTION 2 LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING } ADDITIONAL DTL1 ADDITIONAL DTL2 MASTER PED MASTER DTL MASTER GAMMA R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN R PEDESTAL G PEDESTAL B PEDESTAL } MATRIX TABLE MATRIX R-G MATRIX R-B MATRIX G-R MATRIX G-B MATRIX B-R MATRIX B-G R (SAT[...]

90 Set ting menu configuration (contin ued) FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 VF DIAPLSY VF MARKER VF INDICATOR CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED ! LED CAMERA SW MODE SUPER GAIN DISP CONDITION DISP MODE VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 LOW LIGHT LVL SYNCHRO SCAN DISP. ECU MENU DISP. SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK FRAME SIG MARK LVL EXTENDER SHUTTER ID 2: 22222[...]

91 Set ting menu configuration (contin ued) FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT1 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT2 BLACK SHADING FLARE INITIALIZE DIAGNOSTIC OPTION ROP LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL1 ADDITIONAL DTL2 SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING VF DISPLAY VF MARKER VF INDICATOR !LED CAMERA SW MODE SUP[...]

92 Set ting menu configuration (contin ued) VTR MAIN MENU FUNCTION BATTERY/TAPE VTR VF INDICATOR MIC/AUDIO TIME/DATE NEWS REC MODE HUMID OPE REC START PAUSE TIMER RETAKE MODE INTERVAL REC MODE INTERVAL REC TIME INTERVAL PAUSE TIME ECU REC CHK SW CHARACTER ON SDI BATTERY SELECT EXT DC IN SELECT BATT NEAR END ALARM BATT NEAR END CANCEL BATT END ALARM[...]

93 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MENUS The main menu consists of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU (1 to 4) of the camera and the VTR MAIN MENU of the VTR. These screens are index screens which are used to open the sub-menus. The setting menu is operated with the MENU button and JOG dial button. (Refer to pages 86 to 88 for the menu operations.) FILM (CAM) M[...]

94 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 R OP screen The ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks MASTER PED (FILM MENU) (CAM MENU) –200 : +000 : +018 : +200 (Max.) VF display USER ENG MASTER PEDESTAL level setting. MASTER DTL –31 : +00 : +31 USER ENG H. DTL/V. DTL level setting. MASTER GAMMA 0.35 :[...]

95 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (continued) COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen The camera color saturation adjustments and hue adjustments are set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks R (SAT) R (PHASE) –63 : +00 : +63 VF display ENG Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: red Mg (SAT) Mg (PHASE) –63 : +00 : +63 ENG Color s[...]

96 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (contin ued) LO W SETTING screen The low level gain is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks ∫ MASTER GAIN (FILM MENU) –3dB : 0dB : 30dB VF display USER ENG –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set. H. DTL LEVEL (FILM MENU) (CAM MENU) 00 : 08 : 12 : 63 USE[...]

97 HIGH SETTING screen The high level gain is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks ∫ MASTER GAIN (FILM MENU) –3dB : 6dB : 30dB VF display USER ENG –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set. (CAM MENU) –6dB : 12dB : 30dB –6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB or 30 dB can be set. [...]

98 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (contin ued) SKIN T ONE DTL screen The skin tone detail of the camera is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks ∫ SKIN TONE DTL ON OFF VF display USER ENG For setting the skin tone detail to ON or OFF. ∫ SKIN TONE ZEBRA ON OFF USER ENG For setting zebra in the skin tone range to ON or OFF[...]

99 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (contin ued) The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. GAMMA screen The gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks R GAMMA (CAM MENU) –15 : +00 : +15 VF display USER ENG Amount by which the R channel gamma is co[...]

100 SPOT OFF ON 109% 0% ZEBRA 2 DETECT ZEBRA 2 ZEBRA 1 DETECT VF DISPLA Y screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks DISP CONDITION NORMAL HOLD VF display USER ENG NORMAL : The statuses are displayed at all times. HOLD : The statuses are displayed when MODE CHECK SW is ON. DISP MO[...]

101 VF INDICA T OR screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks EXTENDER ON OFF VF display USER ENG For setting the extender display to ON or OFF. SHUTTER ON OFF USER ENG For setting the shutter speed display to ON or OFF. FILTER ON OFF USER ENG For setting the filter No. display to[...]

102 The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 (contin ued) 1. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the ID 1:, ID 2: or ID 3: item. 2. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the ID input area, and the input mode is es[...]

103 SHUTTER SELECT screen A shutter speed is set in each POSITION item on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks SYNCHRO SCAN 2 90.0 deg : 180.0 deg : 225.0 deg VF display ENG For selecting the shutter speed which is to be set in SYNCHRO SCAN 2. POSITION 1 SEL (FILM MENU) (CAM MENU) 180.0 deg 172.8 deg 144.0 deg 120.0 deg 90.0 deg 45.0 deg 1/100 [...]

104 CAMERA SW MODE screen The modes of the camera switches are set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks FILTER INH ON OFF VF display USER ENG For selecting whether or not the data in the AWB memories (channel A, channel B) is to be held for each filter. ON : Only the channel A and channel B memories (2 memories) regardless of the filter. OFF[...]

105 Item Variable range Remarks VF display CAMERA SW MODE screen USER2 SW (CAM MENU) (FILM MENU) INH S.GAIN S.IRIS S.BLK B.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW Y GET RET SW F.RATE USER ENG For allocating the functions in USER2 button. <Notes> O When B.STR has been selected as this item’s setting, the function for setting the black level gradation[...]

106 The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 (contin ued) SUPER GAIN screen The gain allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch is set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks S. GAIN VALUE 18dB 24dB 30dB 36dB VF display USER ENG For selecting the gain when the SU[...]

107 CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen Item Variable range Remarks VF display CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen The settings for saving (recording) specific menu data on the SD memory card and loading (reading) the data from the card are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks ID READ/WRITE ON OFF VF display USER ENG For setting camera ID saving/loa[...]

WRITE == USER ENG For writing lens files to the SD memory card. 108 The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 (contin ued) GENLOCK/IRIS screen The genlock and iris control settings are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks VF display H PHASE CO[...]

109 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 (contin ued) The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. LENS ADJ screen The lens adjustments are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks F2.8 ADJ ON OFF VF display ENG For outputting the voltage output only when ON is selected as this item’s[...]

110 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens The settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the FILM or CAM MAIN MENU 1, 2 and 3 screens) allocated to the SUB menus to the SUB MENU screen are performed on this screen. Registration ON ( ¢ ) or OFF ( ≥ ) is set at the head of each[...]

111 BLA CK SHADING screen The black shading adjustments are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks DETECTION == VF display ENG For execution of the digital shading compensation. CORRECT (DIG) ON OFF ENG For setting the digital shading compensation to ON or OFF. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the[...]

112 The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 (contin ued) DIA GNOSTIC screen The usage statuses and software versions are displayed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks CAMSOFT (IN) == VF display ENG For displaying the version of the software for the b[...]

113 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 (contin ued) EV ALU A TION screen The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. O S/N measurement screen The S/N measurements are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks S/N ON VF display ENG For setting the S/N measurement. DETAIL ON OFF ENG For[...]

114 Set ting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 (contin ued) O Resolution measurement screen The resolution measurements are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks RESOLUTION ON VF display ENG For setting the resolution measurement. DETAIL ON OFF ENG For setting the DETAIL to ON or OFF. H-F COMPE. ON OFF ENG For setting the high- fr[...]

115 VTR MAIN MENU screen SUB menu VF display Remarks FUNCTION ENG Index for opening the FUNCTION screen. BATTERY/ TAPE ENG Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE screen. BATTERY SETTING ENG Index for opening the BATTERY SETTING screen. VTR VF INDICATOR ENG Index for opening the VTR VF INDICATOR screen. MIC/AUDIO ENG Index for opening the MIC/AUDIO scre[...]

116 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU FUNCTION screen The VTR’s functions are set on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks NEWS REC MODE OFF 0.2 : 2.0 VF display USER ENG For selecting the VTR START button acknowledgment time during recording. OFF : The pressing of the VTR START button is acknowledged immediately, recording is stopped, and t[...]

117 B A TTER Y/T APE screen Item Variable range Remarks BATT NEAR END ALARM ON OFF VF display USER ENG For setting the warning tone heard when the battery is near the end of its charge to ON or OFF. BATT NEAR END CANCEL ON OFF USER ENG For switching the function which cancels the warning tone heard when the battery is near the end of its charge to [...]

118 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) 1. Either “ ¢ ” or “ ≥ ” appears in front of each item to indicate whether the item is set to ON or OFF. ¢ : ON ≥ : OFF 2. Each time the JOG dial button is pressed, the setting moves in the following sequence: 7 AUTO : The NEAR END voltage value preset in each battery is used. MANUA[...]

119 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Item Variable range Remarks VF display SAVE LED SAVE&TAPE SAVE USER ENG For setting the operation of the SAVE lamp. SAVE : This lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch has been set to SAVE. It goes off during [...]

120 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) Item Variable range Remarks VF display MIC LOWCUT CH2 FRONT REAR F&R OFF USER ENG For setting the high-pass filter for the CH2 mic input. FRONT : The high-pass filter for the front mic input is set to ON. REAR : The high-pass filter for the rear mic input is set to ON. F&R : The high-pass[...]

121 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) <Note> When USER is set for the UB MODE item, it is not possible to set EXT for the VITC UB MODE item. Similarly, it is not possible to set EXT for the UB MODE item when USER has been set for the VITC UB MODE item. TC/UB screen The time code and user bits settings are performed on this scre[...]

122 Set ting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (contin ued) The time code and user bits settings are performed on this screen. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. TC/UB screen Item Variable range Remarks VF display VITC UB MODE USER DATE TIME EXT TCG USER ENG For setting what is to be written as the user [...]

FRONT == ENG For displaying the version of the LCD panel drive microcomputer. 123 TIME D A TE screen The time/date settings are performed on this screen. Item Variable range Remarks YEAR 00—05 —99 VF display ENG For setting the year. MONTH 1 — 12 ENG For setting the month. DAY 1 — 31 ENG For setting the day. HOUR 0 — 23 ENG For setting th[...]

EXT DC IN SELECT ¢ ≥ ENG For setting the registration of the EXT DC IN SELECT item on the USER MENU screen. 124 Set ting menu screens VTR USER MENU SELECT ON ( ¢ ) or OFF ( ≥ ) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENU screen. The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14. FUNCTI[...]

125 Set ting menu screens VTR USER MENU SELECT (contin ued) ON ( ¢ ) or OFF ( ≥ ) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENU screen. The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. VTR VF INDICA T O[...]

126 W arning system When a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the user is alerted to the trouble by the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp and the lamps inside the viewfinder and also by warning tones heard from the speaker or earphone. $ SLA CK LCD display O The SLACK display flashes. O An error code [...]

127 $ HUMID LCD display The HUMID display lights. Even after condensation detection has been released, it will continue to flash once a second for the next 80 minutes. WARNING lamp The lamp lights when condensation has been detected. Tally lamp The lamp flashes four times a second. Warning alarm Operation differs depending on the setting selected f[...]

128 2,5 EMERGENCY screw <Notes> O Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency. O Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, the mechanism may be damaged. O After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into place even when an attempt is made to close it. Be sure[...]

129 Maintenance The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in a very humid place. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to stick to the drum. Note the following points: O Remov[...]

130 Connector s and signals A UDIO IN 1 GND 2 A UDIO IN (H) 3 A UDIO IN (C) Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007 Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG (Hirose Denki) PUSH 1 3 2 FRONT MIC IN 1 GND 2 A UDIO IN(H) 3 A UDIO IN(C) Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007 Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG (Hirose Denki) PUSH 1 3 2 DC IN 1 GND 2N C 3N C 4 +12V Matsushita p[...]

131 Connectors and signals (contin ued) Matsushita part number K1AB112J0006 Maker part number HR10A-10R-125C (Hirose Denki) 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 EVF 1 UNREG+12V 2 UNREG+12V 3 A+9.0V 4 A GND 5 A GND 6 VF-Y 7 VF-Y GND 8 VF-CLK 9 VF-WR 10 VF-D A T A 11 UNREG GND 12 ZEBRA-SW 13 PEAKING 14 A+9.0V 15 VF-PR 16 VF-PB 17 SW3 18 FRONT -VR 19 VF-GND 20 [...]

132 Inspections prior to shooting Perform the following inspections prior to shooting to check that the systems are operating properly. It is recommended that the images be checked using a color monitor. Preparation f or inspection 1 Insert a fully charged battery. Set the camera unit’s switches as shown in the figure below. Inspecting the camera[...]

133 Inspections prior to shooting (continued) Inspecting the viewfinder 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 2 Check that the color bar signals are displayed on the viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls in such a way that the color bar signals appear clearly on the viewfinder. 3 Check that the MENU screen is sh[...]

134 Inspections prior to shooting (continued) Inspecting the aper ture and zoom functions Inspecting the VTR unit 1 Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode. Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions. 1. T ape travel inspection 1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to [...]

135 6. Inspections relating to the time code and user bits 1 Set the user bits as required. For details on the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the user bits” (page 65). 2 Set the time code. For details on the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the time code” (page 66). 3 Set the TCG switch to R-RUN. 4 Press the VTR START button. Chec[...]

136 Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage: DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V) Power consumption: 36 W Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Ambient operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 150 minutes (when using the A[...]

137 Specifications (continued) [VTR UNIT] [Connector Section] VTR T ape T ranspor t System Tape used: 1/4-inch DVCPRO L-size cassette tape Tape speed: 135.28 mm/s (59.94 Hz) 135.4154 mm/s (60.00 Hz) Recording/playback time: 32 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP) FF/REW time: Approx. 2.5 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP) VTR Video System Sampling frequency: Y : 74.17[...]

138 Specifications (continued) [VIEWFINDER] (Optional accessory: AJ-HVF27BP) CRT: 2.0-inch high-resolution monochrome tube Video system: 720 lines, 60 fields External adjustment controls: Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING Switches: TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/OFF [A CCESSORIES] Shoulder strap ( a 1) Battery mount connector ( a 1) [RELA TED COMPO[...]

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