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    Digital Camera/VTR Operating Instructions AJ- Model No. P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. P Printed in Japan F0802H D VQT0A45
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    important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
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    Display Items 60 ÁDisplay Mode and Setting Change Message 61 ÁChanging the Display Mode 62 ÁSetting the Marker Displays 62 ÁSetting the Camera ID 63 Displays ÁRemaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays 64 ÁVTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays 64 ÁTime Code-Related Displays 65
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    SETTING (120) ÁMAIN menu screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus 121 VF DISPLAY (121), VF INDICATOR (123), CAMERA ID (124), SHUTTER SPEED (124), SYNCHRO SCAN (125), !LED (125), CAMERA SW MODE (126), SUPER GAIN (127), VTR FUNCTION (128), BATT/TAPE ALARM (130) ÁMAIN menu screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus 131 CARD READ
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    and damp-proof capability. These features make it possible for the unit to be used in ENG applications as well. Both the camera unit and VTR unit feature digital signal processing to achieve much higher levels of picture quality and stability. Memory cards complying with global standards can be used
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    In addition, when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit's power displaying the VTR section status The unit informs of VTR trouble, the end of the tape, battery wear, etc /SNG color bar and reference audio signals The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE
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    be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR. Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AJ-EC3) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control. -7-
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    Features Features of the VTR Section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior S/ N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as
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    5w EVF WV-VF65B/C Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Tripot mount adaptor SHAN-TM700 Wireless microphone receiver WX-RA700 Shoulder belt Camera/VTR AJ-SDC915 26P/12P output adaptor AJ-YA900P Battery case SHAN-B220 Battery case AU-M402H Battery case/ Battery holder VTR cable VTR
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    inside. Upon completion of the internal inspection and adjustments, push this button back in. The power will come back on provided that there is no trouble inside the unit. h POWER switch ON: Set to this position to turn on the unit's power. OFF: Set to this position to turn off the
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    Controls and Their Functions 6 5 5 7 9 8 n q p o 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
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    CH1 level can also be adjusted using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control r on the front panel. u AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch (audio channel 1/2 auto/manual level adjustment selector) switch This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO: For adjusting the levels
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    with the MONITOR SELECT switch Ÿ. ST: The stereo sound of audio channels 1 and 2 is output. MIX: The mixed sound of audio channels 1 and 2 is output. ¡ PHONES (earphone) jack (mini-jack) When an earphone (option) is connected to this jack, the sound selected by the MONITOR switch can be heard. The
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    adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clearly in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera's operator. ¨ Eyepiece © Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder ¢ in the forward
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    Controls and Their Functions ´ ® ™ ߨ ≠ (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10P.) Æ 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
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    adjusting the video monitor ÁWhen recording color bar signals The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. The default setting is "MANUAL KNEE". The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated. ° GAIN (gain selector) switch This is
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    setting menu can be superimposed onto the shot images appearing on the monitor screen so that the settings can also be checked. ¶ CAM OUT (camera output) connector (BNC) This outputs the composite video signals (75° termination, rated level). When a video monitor is connected, the images shot by the
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    once again to return to STBY mode. ¹ MODE CHECK button While this button is kept depressed, the camera's setting status is displayed in the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera's output signals. º SUPER GAIN button (inside sliding cover) The super gain mode is forcibly established when this
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    Controls and Their Functions ¿¡ Ω ø æ ¬ ¼ MARK button This is used when the Picture Link (Pix Link)F1 function is to be used. Each time it is pressed M1 (MARK1), M2 (MARK2) or no display appears in the viewfinder. F1Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900) is sold as an option. ½ EJECT (cassette eject
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    the setting menu page. Time Code-Related Section (1) É GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector (BNC) The reference signal is supplied to this connector when the camera section is to be subject to genlock operation or when the time code is to be locked externally. This connector serves as an external video
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    displayed. Ï UP button, DOWN button When setting the time code or user's bit, these buttons increment or decrement by 1 the figure of the digit made to flash by the SHIFT/ITEM button Ð. Ð SHIFT/ITEM (digit advance) button When setting the time code or user's bit, this button is used to cause the
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    tally lamp Ô. ON: The back tally lamp operates. OFF: The back tally lamp does not operate. Ö WARNING lamp This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section. × LIGHT switch ON: This illuminates the display window Ø. OFF: This extinguishes the display window illumination. Ø Display window
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    Panasonic, B Anton Bauer, C Sony or D IDX. Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger. ÁSee the Handling Instructions of the arrow. Lever Pack |Note{ The AJ-SDC915 supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra-light system. Automatic detection
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    Power Supply Using the BP-90 type 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
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    Power Supply 4 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack. |Note{ The unit's power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. - 25 -
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    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
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    Power Supply Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack 1 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. (See the preceding page.) 2 Mount the BP-90 battery case. A Tighten the mounting screws. B Tichten the power supply contact screws. C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. D
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    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. DC IN Connector 2 Set the AC adaptor's power to ON. 3 Set the unit's power switch to ON. |Notes{ ÁWhen using an external power supply
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    Power Supply Checking and Selecting the Type of Battery HOLD button MENU/ITEM switch MODE CHECK button DOWN button UP button To check the type of battery 1 Press the MODE CHECK button. While this button is held down, the type of battery is displayed in the remaining battery charge display area.
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    Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector. LENS Connector ÁSee the Handling Instructions provided with the lens for lens handling. |Note{ The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be necessary depending on the lens to be mounted. 1. Lens flange back adjustment
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    part of the lens which must be operated in order to adjust the flange back with the lens Handling Instructions. Approx. 10ft (3 m) Adjusting the Flange Back 1 Set the lens iris to manual. 2 Open the iris. Position the flange back adjustment chart about 10ft (3 m) from the lens and illuminate it so
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    : Adjusting the white shading incorrectly will seriously detract from the camera's picture quality. Before starting the readjustment procedure, carefully read the description of the white shading adjustment steps contained in the instruction manual. If any points are unclear, consult with the dealer
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    Adjusting the White Shading 7 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again. WHITE BAL: A or B 8 Repeat step 6. 9 Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu. Press the PAGE button until
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    Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position 1 Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left/right position clamp lever to release the lock. Viewfinder Lever 2 Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. 3 Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-
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    -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) 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
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    Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) 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
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    Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) Mounting the Viewfinder 1 Press down the viewfinder. 2 Tighten the viewfinder stopper screw firmly. If it is difficult to insert the screw, press down the viewfinder once again. 3 Connect the plug to the
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    microphone kit (option) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit. ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder. Using the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit (Option) Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit 1 Mount the microphone holder. Viewfinder
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    Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.) 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. Mount the microphone adaptor using the
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    FRONT [MIC]. |Note{ When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone. ÁREAR Up to two external microphones 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
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    Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless receiver. To the AUDIO OUT Connector WX-RA700 Wireless Receiver WX-R980 Camera camera attachment (1) and detach the microphone in the upward direction (2). Lever XLR Cable AJ-SDC915 Main Unit ÁSee the Handling Instructions
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    in the direction of the arrow. Red Lever Black Lever |Note{ When the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been detached, hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again to return the pin to
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    Mounting the Shoulder Belt Shoulder Belt Press to open the hook. To remove the shoulder belt, open the hooks and then remove the belt. Press |Note{ When mounting and removing the shoulder belt, press on the top of the hooks to check that the belt is securely mounted. - 43 -
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    Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position The shoulder pad can be slid up to 2/5½ in the forward-backward direction from the center position (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate operation of the unit. 1 Loosen the two screws. 2 Slide the pad in the
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    Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below. Tighten the Cord. Secure the surface fastener. Secure the surface fastener. When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment, mount the unit using this hole. - 45 -
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    unit automatically enters remote control mode. The handling instructions included with the AJ-EC3 describe operations for when the AJ-EC3 is connected to an AQ series digital camera. When the AJ-EC3 is connected to the -EC3 is valid only when the lens iris AUTO/MANUAL selector is set to AUTO. - 46 -
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    (116) ADDITIONAL DTL (117) SKIN TONE DTL (118) KNEE/LEVEL (119) FLARE/GAMMA (120) CAMERA SETTING (120) VF DISPLAY (121) VF INDICATOR (123) CAMERA ID (124) SHUTTER SPEED (124) SYNCHRO SCAN (125) !LED (125) CAMERA SW MODE (126) SUPER GAIN (127) VTR FUNCTION (128) BATT/TAPE ALARM (130) CARD READ
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    Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Checking and Selecting the Master Gain Setting 1 The menu shown in the figure below is displayed when the MENU SET ON/OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is held down. 2 The current low, mid and high gain settings are displayed. 3 Press the SHIFT
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    Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Selecting the Color Bar Setting 1 The menu shown in the figure below is displayed when the MENU SET ON/OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is held down. 2 To select the color bar menu item, press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and move the arrow (cur-
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    Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen Checking the DIAGNOSTIC Screen Setting 1 Set the MENU SET ON/OFF switch to SET while the HOLD button is held down. 2 Press the PAGE button. 3 The menu screen shown in the figure below appears, and it is now possible to check the DIAGNOSTIC screen settings.
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    Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen 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
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    EMA I N MENU 1 / 4 E E E E ROP MA TR I X L OW S E T T I NG M I D SET T I NG H I GH SE T T I NG ADD I T I ONA L DT L SK I N TONE DT L KNEE / LEVEL F L A R E / GAMMA CAMERA SE T T I NG The pages can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons in combination with the PAGE button as indicated below
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    EMA I N MENU1 / 4 E E E E ¢R O P MA TR I X L OW S E T T I NG M I D SET T I NG H I GH SE T T I NG ADD I T I ONA L DT L SK I N TONE DT L KNEE / LEVEL F L A R E / GAMMA CAMERA SE T T I NG 2 Press the UP or DOWN button. Operation is now switched to the selected SUB menu. ¢| RO P { MAS TER PED : MAS
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    screen 4 of 4. When the UP (or DOWN) button is now pressed, the initial (factory) settings will be restored. However, care should be taken as the camera ID cannot be returned to the default settings. Quitting the menu Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. ÁThe setting menu disappears from the
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    Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder The viewfinder displays are as follows. 1 5 REC 50 ! BATT VTR SAVE 3 2 4 1. REC (recording) lamp This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. ÁSee "Warning System" (page 149, 150) for a detailed description. 2. BATT (
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    Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display The items subject to the ! lamp display are selected on the "! LED" SUB menu page on the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. (Under the factory setting, the "! LED" page is not displayed.) To perform operations on the "! LED" page, either switch
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    Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder 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
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    to 5 minutes 5 to 0 minutes The "5-0" display flashes when there is less than 2 minutes of tape remaining. 4 Remaining battery level display When an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum Series battery is used to supply power to the unit, the remaining battery level is displayed numerically (%). |Note{ When
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    Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen 8 Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows. Audio Channel 1 Level Display E -40 VTR Level Meter -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 9 Iris
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    OR N E X T ENDER : ON SHU T T ER : ON TAPE : ON BA T T ERY : ON F I LTER : ON WH I T E : ON GA I N : ON L EVE L METER : CH1 IRIS : Sr I R I S CAMERA I D : ON DATE / T I ME : OFF 5 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the disired item. 6 Press the UP
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    Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items. The conditions under which messages are displayed and the
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    Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the "VF DISPLAY" SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE
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    BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded. It is also displayed on the viewfinder screen. |Note{ When the setting menu is displayed, the camera ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal is output. 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT
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    segment will go off for every 3-minute reduction in the length. Remaining battery level When the digital display (% display) battery is used, the 7 segments light up all the way to the : Lights when tape wind-up trouble occurs. ÁSee "Warning System" (page 149) for a detailed description. - 64 -
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    Displays Time Code-Related Displays DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE EMPHASIS 0 h min s frm 10 E TAPE F 20 E BATT F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK 30 40 CH1 dB CH2 These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays. DF: This lamp lights during drop frame mode SLAVE: This lamp
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    Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and Setup Using the Setting Menu 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4. 3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the
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    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 52. However, these procedures vary
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    Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by raising the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise. The gain value for the image amplifier is
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    Adjustments and Setup During Recording Selecting Functions The VTR's operation functions can be selected on the "VTR FUNCTION" page of the setting menu. To select the required functions 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down
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    screen 1 of 4, when the super gain setting has been changed using the SUPER GAIN button, and when the GAMMA setting (ON/OFF) on the "CAMERA SETTING" SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 1 or 4 has been switched. ÁWith artificial lights, particularly with fluorescent lights and mercury-arc lamps, the
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    Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance 3 Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illuminat- ing 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
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    , the iris may experience hunting1). In these cases, adjust the iris gain knob (the knob marked IG, IS, S, etc.) on the lens. ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the lens for a detailed description. 1) Hunting: The auto iris responds repeatedly causing the image to become darker and brighter. - 72 -
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    or gain. Decrease the illumination or gain. If flickering is a problem, turn the SHUTTER switch to ON and stabilize the shooting conditions is limited to 1 each when FILTER INH is set to ON (default setting) on the "CAMERA SW MODE" SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. In this case, the contents
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    Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the ON setting has been selected for FILTER INH When the automatic white balance is adjusted, the color temperature and filter number at the time are displayed. When the filter is now turned, the new color temperature and filter number are displayed.
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    Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. ÁWhen the unit is used for the first time ÁWhen the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use ÁWhen the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide
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    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. ABB OK Message after adjustment is completed |Notes{ ÁCheck that the lens connector is connected and that the iris
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    a vertical scanning frequency of 60 Hz or more. This mode is used to increase the vertical resolution. |Notes{ ÁIncreasing the shutter speed lowers the camera sensitivity regardless of electronic shutter mode. ÁIf the iris is set to AUTO, the iris opens and the depth of the focuses decreases as the
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    Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed ÁThe shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. ÁDuring SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu. In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter
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    Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Synchro Scan Mode 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. 3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the "
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    Setting the Electronic Shutter 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
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    to adjust the audio level so that the level meter appears up to 0 dB at the maximum volume. Limiter When the audio level is adjusted manually, the limiter circuit operates with respect to excessive input. The limiter circuit is turned ON or OFF on the "MIC/AUDIO" SUB menu page of
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    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. ÁWhen the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from
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    is to be set to flash. Each time it is pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right. UP button: This increments by 1 the figure of the flashing digit. DOWN button: This decrements by 1 the figure of the flashing digit. 5 Set the TCG switch. Set the switch to F-RUN when the time code
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    the user bit using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons. SHIFT/ITEM button: This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right. UP/DOWN buttons: These increment/decrement by 1 the figure of the flashing
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    Setting the Time Data 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 TC OUT Reference time code GENLOCK IN TC IN
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    data The setting menu contents can be saved in the user area of the camera's memory so that they can be loaded as and when required. This data A menu is used to save the data settings in the user area of the camera's memory or to load them. Saving the user data 1 The menu's INITIALIZE screen
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    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. ÁOptional cards include the general purpose memory card (SRAM 64KB or more) which is used as the setup card and
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    Setup Card Operations Setup Card Data Operations Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the "CARD READ/WRITE" SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. |Note{ When operating the unit with a remote controller, the CARD READ/WRITE page cannot be
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    Setup Card Operations When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not written. Data format error messages Error message WRITE PROTECT NO CARD ERROR Condition The write protect switch on the side of the card is set to ON. A
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    Setup Card Operations Writing set data to cards 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4. 3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the "CARD READ/
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    Setup Card Operations 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 7. Set to ON. When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not
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    Setup Card Operations Reading out data stored on cards 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are held down together. 2 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4. 3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the "CARD
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    Cassettes 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. Power: ON If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. In these cases, wait until the
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    Cassettes 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
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    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. ÁSee the "Inspections Before Shooting" (page 153) for a description of
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    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
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    . For details on how to adjust the white balance, read through the section entitled "Adjusting the white balance/black balance" (page 70). 2 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom. 3 When using the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and operation mode. ÁSee "Setting the
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    Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0-o1 frame can be performed simply by pressing 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
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    Recording Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below. 1,2 4 3 1 While monitoring the viewfinder screen,
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    Playback-Checking Recorded Contents Rec Review Color Playback Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button allows black-and-white images to be viewed on the viewfinder screen. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways. ÁRec review: When the RET switch has been set to "REC CHECK" on the "REC (ASPECT)/
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    , these lamps indicate the REC status of the external VTR. Warning tone External VTR-related warning tones are not output from the unit's speaker or PHONES jack. Note on connecting cables The signals may not be connected properly with some cables. The signal assignments for the 26-pin/12-pin output
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    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 "p60 dB". SW201 on the CAM ENC
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    Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Functions of the Unit's VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit's STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast forward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording
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    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 Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR". ÁSee "Connections" on page 101. Mounting the
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    " (page 69) for a description of the VTR FUNCTION page operations. Switching from the internal VTR to the external VTR If the internal VTR should develop a problem (such as an entangled tape or condensation) during operation and it can no longer be operated, the VTR START button on the unit and the
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    are recorded), the external input will appear on the viewfinder screen except while the RET button is held down: in the latter case, the camera image will appear instead on the viewfinder screen. È Lens RET button functions RET switch setting REC CHECK CAM RET MARKF Internal VTR mode Recording
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    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
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    SE T T I NG ADD I T I ONA L DT L SK I N TONE DT L KNEE / LEVEL F L A R E / GAMMA CAMERA SE T T I NG SUB menu item ROP MATRIX LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL FLARE/GAMMA CAMERA SETTING VF display USER ENG USER ENG
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    . Index for opening the "VF INDICATOR" SUB menu. Index for opening the "CAMERA ID" SUB menu. Index for opening the "SHUTTER SPEED" SUB menu. Index for SUB menu. Index for opening the "!LED" SUB menu. Index for opening the "CAMERA SW MODE" SUB menu. Index for opening the "SUPER GAIN" SUB menu. Index
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    Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menus) MAIN menu screen 3 of 4 This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 3 of 4. ¢E E E EMA I N MENU 3 / 4 E E E E CARD RE AD / WR I T E CARD R / W SELECT REC ( ASPECT ) / PB / RET M I C / AUD I O GENLOCK / I R I S V I DEO OUT T I ME / DA TE LENS SEL / ADJ
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    Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menus) MAIN menu screen 4 of 4 This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 4 of 4. ¢E E E EMA I N MENU 4 / 4 E E E E USER MENU SE L USER MENU SE L USER MENU SE L AUTO SHAD I NG EVA LUAT I ON I N I T I AL I ZE D I AGNOS T I C 1/3 2/3 3/3 SUB menu USER MENU SEL
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    MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) ROP screen The ROP (remote operation panel) settings are performed on this screen. ¢| RO P { MAS TER PED : MAS TER DT L : MA S T E R GAMMA : R GA I N : B GA I N : R PEDESTAL : G PEDESTAL : B PEDESTAL : µ0 0 0 µ0 0 0 . 45 µ0 0 0 µ0 0 0 µ0 0 0 µ0 0 0 µ0
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    MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) MATRIX screen The camera's matrix settings are performed on this screen. ¢| MA T R I X { »MA T R I X MATR I X MATR I X MATR I X MATR I X MATR I X MATR I X TABLE R∂G R∂B G∂R G∂B B∂R B∂G :A : µ1 1 : µ0 9 : µ0 5 : µ1 5 : µ1 1 : µ1 1 È indicates an ON/OFF
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    MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) LOW SETTING screen The low level gain settings are performed on this screen. ¢| L OW S E T T I NG { »MA S T E R G A I N : 0 d B H . DTL LEVEL : 10 V . DTL LEVEL : 10 DT L COR I NG : 03 H . DT L FREQ . : 0 3 DARK DTL : 00 LEVEL DEPEND . : 0 0 MA S T E R
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    MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) MID SETTING screen The middle level gain settings are performed on this screen. ¢| M I D S E T T I NG { »MA S T E R G A I N : 9 d B H . DTL LEVEL : 10 V . DTL LEVEL : 10 DT L COR I NG : 06 H . DT L FREQ . : 0 3 DARK DTL : 00 LEVEL DEPEND . : 0 3 MA S T
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    MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) HIGH SETTING screen The high level gain settings are performed on this screen. ¢| H I GH S E T T I NG { »MA S T E R G A I N : 1 8 d B H . DTL LEVEL : 10 V . DTL LEVEL : 10 DT L COR I NG : 10 H . DT L FREQ . : 0 3 DARK DTL : 00 LEVEL DEPEND . : 0 8 MA S
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    MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) ADDITIONAL DTL screen The special detail settings of the camera are performed on this screen. ¢| A D D I T I ON A L D T L { »C D T L COMP E . : O F F CHROMA D T L :0 »KNE E A P ER T URE : ON »S L I M D T L : OFF »CORN E R D T L : ON DT L GA I N ( µ ) :
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    MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus) SKIN TONE DTL screen The camera's skin tone detail settings are performed on this screen. ¢| S K I N T ON E D T L { »S K I N SK I N SK I N SK I N SK I N »S K I N TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE DT L : OFF HUE : 103 LEVEL :
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    for the camera output; 0% setup for the tape. FWhen the setup level is changed to 7.5%A, the chroma level and burst level on the CAM ENC circuit board must be readjusted. This sets the mode to be established when the AUTO KNEE switch is set to OFF. This sets the manual knee point
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    master gamma level. This sets the correction value for the B channel gamma in respect of the master gamma level. CAMERA SETTING screen The basic settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk ("E") or dot (".") which respectively indicates whether the
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    MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) VF DISPLAY screen What information is to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. ¢| V F D I S P L A Y { D I SP COND I T I ON : NORMA L D I S P MODE :3 SA FETY ZONE :3 CENTER MARK : ON VF OUT :Y VF DTL :2 ZEBRA 1 DETECT : 0 7 0%
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    recording with the 50 Mbps format. This selects the setting at which LOW LIGHT is to be displayed when the quantity of light entering the camera is too low. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. USER menu: The USER menu appears when the
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    TAPE : ON BA T T ERY : ON F I LTER : ON WH I T E : ON GA I N : ON L EVE L METER : CH1 IRIS : Sr I R I S CAMERA I D : ON DATE / T I ME : OFF Item EXTENDER SHUTTER TAPE BATTERY FILTER WHITE GAIN LEVEL METER IRIS CAMERA ID DATE/TIME Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
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    the shutter speed 1/1000 setting. This selects ON or OFF for the shutter speed 1/2000 setting. |Note{ The SUPER V mode setting is linked to the "CAMERA SW MODE" menu setting. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. USER menu: The USER menu appears when
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    MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) SYNCHRO SCAN screen The synchro scan settings are performed on this screen. ¢| S Y N C H RO S C A N { 1 / 60 . 8 Item SYNCHRO SCAN Variable range 1.../60.8 1/250 VF display USER ENG Remarks This selects the synchro shutter speed. . ! LED screen The ON/OFF
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    MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) CAMERA SW MODE screen The camera's switch modes are set on this screen. >O C AME R A SW MOD E N SUPER V : FRM1 F I L TER I NH : ON SHOCK L ESS AWB : NORMA L COLOR BAR : SMPTE S . GA I N OF F : L /M/H S . I R I S / S . B L K SW : I
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    MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) SUPER GAIN screen The super gain values to be allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch are set on this screen. >O S U P E R G A I N N †. 3 3 0 6 d d B B Item 30 dB 36 dB Variable range ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG Remarks This selects the gain when the
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    /L-90: When a battery made by Sony is used ANTON-D: When a battery made by Anton Bauer is used IDX-D: When a battery made by IDX is used digitally - 128 -
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    MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) ¢| V T R F U N C T I ON { HUM I D OPE : OFF 2 6 P CONTROL : OF F REC START : NORMA L T C MODE : DF UB MODE : USER PAUSE T I MER : 3 0 BATTERY SEL : N i Cd 1 2 TCG V F D I SP : OF F TCG SET HOLD : OF F F I RST REC TC : REGEN Item TCG VF DISP TCG SET
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    MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus) BATT/TAPE ALARM screen The battery end and remaining tape warning beeps heard can be turned off if they disturb the concentration during shooting. ¢| B A T T / T A P E A L A RM { BATT BATT TAPE TAPE NEAR END NEAR END END END : OFF : ON : OFF : ON Item BATT
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    set to "1". [It cannot be used when the Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900, optional accessory) has not been installed.] This saves (writes) the camera's data onto the setup card. This item is always set to "1". [It cannot be used when the Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900, optional accessory
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    read/write operations. ON: Recording/loading is enabled. OFF: Recording/loading is disabled. FFor instance, set the ID READ/WRITE item to OFF when the camera ID is not to be changed when reading from or writing onto the setup card. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting
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    REC CHECK Item REC SIGNAL Variable range CAM VIDEO VF display USER ENG Remarks This selects the video input signals. CAM: Signals input from the camera. VIDEO: Signals input from the GENLOCK IN connector. FEven when VIDEO has been selected as the REC.SIGNAL item setting, the setting will revert
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    Remarks ON: The phantom power is supplied to the front microphone. OFF: The phantom power is not supplied to the front microphone. This selects the camera mic input level. This selects the mic level of the rear AUDIO CH1 input jack. REAR MIC CH2 p40/p50/ ENG p60 dB This selects
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    MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) ¢| M I C/A U D I O { F RON T POWE R : ON FRONT M I C : ∂4 0 dB REAR M I C CH1 : ∂6 0 dB REAR M I C CH2 : ∂6 0 dB L I NE CH1 / CH2 : µ4 dB REAR AUD I O : STEREO M I C L OW CU T CH 1 : F RON T M I C L OW CU T CH 2 : F RON T EMPHAS I S : OFF L I M I
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    100 NORM1 NORM2 CENTR 0 . . . 100 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks This sets the cyclical signal of the camera signal. INT: Synchronization with the internal reference signals that are not related to the reference signals input to the GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector. EXT
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    MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus) VIDEO OUT screen The VIDEO OUT items are set on this screen. ¢| V I D E O OU T { V I DEO OUT SE L : ENC CHARAC T ER : ON Item VIDEO OUT SEL CHARACTER Variable range MONI ENC ON OFF VF display ENG ENG Remarks This selects whether to switch the VIDEO OUT
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    MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL FLARE/GAMMA CAMERA SETTING Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON item. This selects ON or OFF for the user menu display of the CAMERA SETTING item. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in
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    VF INDICATOR item. This selects ON or OFF for the user menu display of the CAMERA ID item. This selects ON or OFF for the user menu display of the SHUTTER !LED item. This selects ON or OFF for the user menu display of the CAMERA SW MODE item. This selects ON or OFF for the user menu display of the
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    MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) USER MENU SEL 3 of 3 screen The menu page displays are set to ON or OFF on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk ("E") or dot (".") which respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF. ¢| U S E R ME N U S E L 3 / 3 { ECARD RE AD / WR I T
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    VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks This initiates AUTO BLACK SHADING (DIGITAL start). This initiates AUTO WHITE SHADING. This selects ON or OFF for the digital black shading compensation. This selects ON or OFF for the digital white shading compensation. |Note{ When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is held
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    MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) S/N measurement screen The settings for the signal-to-noise ratio measurement are performed on this screen. | EVA LUA T I ON { ¢S / N : OFF DETA I L : OFF H∂F COMP : OFF G A MM A : OFF MATR I X : OFF F L ARE : OFF M . PED : µ0 0 V I DEO OUT :Y
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    MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Modulation measurement screen The settings for the modulation measurement are performed on this screen. | EVA LUA T I ON { ¢MOD U L A T I ON : OFF DETA I L : OFF H∂F COMP : OFF G A MM A : OFF MATR I X : OFF F L ARE : OFF M . PED : µ0 0 V I DEO OUT
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    MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Resolution measurement screen The settings for the resolution measurement are performed on this screen. | EVA LUA T I ON { ¢RE SO L U T I ON : OFF DETA I L : OFF H∂F COMP : OFF G A MM A : OFF MATR I X : OFF F L ARE : OFF M . PED : µ0 0 V I DEO OUT
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    MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus) Sensitivity measurement screen The settings for the sensitivity measurement are performed on this screen. | EVA LUA T I ON { ¢SENS I T I V I T Y : OFF KNEE : OFF W. CL I P : OFF M . PED : µ0 0 V I DEO OUT :Y Item SENSITIVITY KNEE W.CLIP M.PED VIDEO
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    ENG ENG Remarks This returns the menu data to the factory settings. This saves the menu data inherent to the user in the camera's memory. |Note{ The camera ID is not returned to the factory setting. DIAGNOSTIC screen The unit's operating statuses and software version are displayed on this screen
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    BA T T ERY : OFF F I LTER : OFF WH I T E : OFF GA I N : OFF L EVE L METER : OF F IRIS : OFF CAMERA I D : OF F DATE / T I ME : OF F Item EXTENDER SHUTTER TAPE BATTERY FILTER WHITE GAIN LEVEL METER IRIS CAMERA ID DATE/TIME Variable VF range display ON OFF USER ENG ON OFF USER ENG ON
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    REMOTE menu screen !LED (REMOTE) screen The display of the various !LED information items appearing inside the viewfinder in the remote control mode is set ON or OFF on this screen. >O ! L E D ( R EMO T E ) N GA I N ( 0 dB ) GA I N ( s3 dB ) SHU T T ER WH I T E PRE S E T E X T ENDER F I LTER
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    and then on again, wait until the display goes off. SLACK Flashes Flashes 4 times per second Flashes 4 times per second Continuous tone Tape wind-up trouble An error code appears in the time code display position of the display window (LCD) and the VTR stops. Check the error code in the
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    recording, the REC and BATT lamps flash in alternation. When recording is paused (REC/PAUSE), the REC and BATT lamps flash together. |Notes{ ÁWhen trouble occurs with the external VTR connected to the unit, warnings are displayed only by the unit's REC and TALLY lamps. ÁWhen connecting the external
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    error codes appear in the display window. Code No. Contents 7 Recording signal trouble 8 Solenoid trouble 9 The servo is not locked. A Condensation has occurred. B Supply reel trouble C Take-up reel trouble D Capstan trouble E Cylinder trouble F Loading trouble - 151 -
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    cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use. Cleaning the Viewfinder a air blower available on the market. Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras Smear Smear occurs when shooting high-intensity subjects, and occurs more easily
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    a cassette and close the cassette holder. ÁThe cassette is not set to the write protect status. ÁThere is no slack in the tape. Inspecting the Camera Section Set the switches as follows. Iris: AUTO Zoom: AUTO WHITE BAL: A or B OUTPUT: BARS Gain: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too dark
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    Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 2 Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder. 3 Check the following items.
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    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 man- ual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 3 Set the iris
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    CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level. (3) Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions 1 Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC]. and check that the speaker volume changes. 3 Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack. Check that the sound to the speaker is cut off and that
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    /16 (W)q81/16 (H) (excluding grip)q123/8 (D) inch 122.5q204q313 mm Camera Section Pick-up devices: 2/3-type, on-chip IT type of CCD System: Ko1/64 ND Quantization: 10-bit A/D (R, G and B channels each) Digital signal processing: 16-bit long operation, 18 MHz/36 MHz Horizontal drive frequency:
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    (BNC): TIME CODE IN (BNC): Output CAMERA OUT (BNC): VIDEO OUT (BNC): AUDIO OUT (XLR, 3 pins, male): TIME CODE OUT (BNC): PHONES (stereo mini jack) Other DC IN (XLR Shoulder strap (q1), battery connector (including screws) for supporting Sony battery, AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control knob (including screw)
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    multi-connector cable Audio components AJ-MC700P microphone kit Stereo microphone AJ-MH700P microphone holder WX-RA700 wireless microphone receiver WX-R980 camera attachment Maintenance products AJ-CL12MP cleaning tape AJ-SC900 soft carrying case AJ-HT900 carrying case SHAN-RC700 rain cover Other AJ
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    . Fax (800) 334-4880 Emergency after hour parts orders (800) 334-4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Emergency 24 Hour Service (800) 222-0741 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010 Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico
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AJ-
P
Digital Camera/VTR
Operating Instructions
Model No.
VQT0A45
Printed in Japan
F0802H
D
P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.