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    Camera/VTR AJ- P Operating Instructions
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    important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the 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 accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
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    21 Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack 21 Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack . . .22 Using the the marker displays 44 Setting the camera ID 44 Screen displays 45 Remaining battery scan reverse 55 Adjusting the audio level 56 Manual audio level adjustments 56 Limiter 56 Setting the
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    screen 85 CAM MAIN MENU 2 VF DISPLAY screen 86 VF MARKER screen 86 VF INDICATOR screen 87 CAMERA ID screen 87 SHUTTER SPEED screen 88 !LED screen 88 CAMERA SW MODE screen 89 SUPER GAIN screen 89 FRAME MODE screen 89 CAM MAIN MENU 3 CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen 90 CAM CARD
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    color video camera featuring an ITCCD equipped with a 1 million pixel on-chip lens that supports the full as well. Since digital signal processing is provided in both the camera unit and VTR unit user that the unit is experiencing some kind of problem. The menus are also used to select settings
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    viewfinder screen. Moreover, when a battery in the Digital Magnum Series made by Anton/Bauer Corporation is used for indicating VTR unit statuses The user is alerted to problems in the VTR, tape-end, battery consumption, etc. and adjustments of the camera unit and VTR unit is enabled by connecting
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    unit Digital system The pictures are compressed by a component digital supplied to the unit. Tape management information This camera/VTR automatically stores as the tape management information unit. NEWS REC function This function especially supports shooting in the context of news gathering or
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    Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Tripod mount adapter SHAN-TM700 Extension control unit AJ-EC3 Camera/VTR AJ-HDC27V Battery case AU-M402H Battery case/Battery holder Panasonic Battery AU-BP402 AJ-BP490 Anton/Bauer Battery Sony Battery BP-90 BP-L60/L90 NP-1 Battery charger AG
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    , and the power is automatically turned off. Push this button to the pushed-in position after performing internal inspections and adjustments. If there is no problem, the power will be turned back on. 4 POWER switch ON : Set here to turn on the power. OFF : Set here to turn off the power
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    used to select the method for adjusting the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO : Set here for automatic adjustment. MAN : Set here for manual adjustment. 4 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch This is used to select the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT : The
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    lighting of the warning lamps and warning displays. The sound heard from the speaker is automatically cut off when the earphone is connected to the PHONES jack ?. 8 ? 9 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
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    the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera. 6 BRIGHT control This is used to adjust the brightness of the inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera. 7 Front tally lamp This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3
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    Parts and their functions Shooting (recording)/playback function section (1) $ Examples of filter selection Shooting conditions CC filter Sunrise, sunset, inside a studio B (3200 K) ND filter 1 (CLEAR) 2 1 3 1 CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter selector) control This is used to select the filter
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    OWhen the color bar signals are to be recorded The pictures shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. MANUAL KNEE is selected as the default setting. The pictures shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated. 6 AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white balance
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    be output during playback. When the SDI switch is at "EE," the camera video signals are output at all times. When the CHARACTER switch is set output in the least significant digit of the user's bit while the frame rate information is output in its lower third and fourth digits. In order for
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    Parts and their functions Shooting (recording)/playback function section (4) : < = ; : SDI switch This is used to select the video and audio signals which are to be output from the HD SDI OUT connector and the audio signals which are to be output from the AUDIO OUT connectors. EE/PB : During
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    )/playback function section (5) @AB CD > E ? > MODE CHECK button While this button is held down, the camera's setting mode is shown in the viewfinder. This does not affect the output signals of the camera. ? USER 1 and USER 2 buttons A user setting can be allocated to each of these buttons using
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    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 operational. 3 WARNING lamp When a problem of some form or other occurs within the VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights. 4 LIGHT switch ON : The display window 5 is illuminated. OFF
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    32 1 1 Setup card insertion slot The setup card, available as an optional accessory, is inserted into this slot. 2 MENU button When this is pressed, the camera unit's user menu screen, which was set at the time of shipment, appears. When it is pressed again, the VTR unit's user menu screen appears
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    "+" 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's bit is to be set. 8 SHIFT button This causes the digit to be set to flash when the time code or user's bit is to
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    output socket for lighting Batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing the setting menu but no guarantees are made for the system . (For details on the recharging method, refer to the operating instructions of the battery concerned.) Lighting control switch 2 To detach the
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    Power supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack 1 Detach the battery mount. 3 Attach the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover, and raise it above the rubber
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    Power supply Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack 1 Detach the battery mount. See page 22. 2 Attach the accessory battery mounting connector. Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack 1 Attach the accessory battery mounting connector. 2 Attach the battery case for the BP-90. 1. Tighten the mounting screws. 2.
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    Power supply Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithiumion battery 1 Attach the accessory battery mounting connector. (Refer to the previous page.) Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used 1 Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the EXT DC IN socket on the unit. 2
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    the lens. Mark LENS socket OFor details on handling the lens, refer to the operating instructions which accompany the lens. OThe following lens adjustments and camera adjustments may be necessary depending on the lens mounted. 1. Lens flange back adjustment 2. Lens auto iris operating
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    operating instructions that accompany the lens. Approx. 3 meters 1 Attach the lens to the camera. At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable. 6 Shoot the chart used for the flange back adjustment, and turn the distance ring to adjust the focus. 2 Set the lens aperture to manual
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    Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON. 1 Attach the lens to the camera. At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable. 2 Set the converter, disengage the ratio converter function. 6 Set the lens aperture to manual, and adjust the lens aperture in such a way that ZEBRA fills the
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    Adjusting the white shading 7 1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to "A" or "B," and initiate the automatic white balance (AWB) adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch. 2Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB) adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch. 3Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)
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    the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder Detaching the viewfinder 1 1 Check that the camera's POWER switch is at OFF. Check that the camera's POWER switch is at OFF. 2 Connect the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal. When connecting the
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    Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Adjusting the viewfinder position 1 Pull up the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways directions to disengage the lock. Lever Viewfinder 2 Loosen the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and
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    recorded. Mic holder 2 Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw. Locking screw 3 Connect the microphone's connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. AUDIO IN switches MIC IN jack 31
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    mic holder (optional accessory) 1 Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. 4 Connect the microphone's connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera. MIC IN jack 2 Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the screws provided with the AJ-MH700P mic holder. Screws provided with mic
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    to the MIC IN jack on the camera. 1 Connect the microphone's connecting cable to the AUDIO IN connector on the camera. Two microphones can be connected to > When extending the microphone's connecting cable, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply system. AUDIO IN switches When the
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    wireless receiver, push up the lever on the bottom panel of the camera attachment to disengage it. For details on the operations and other aspects of the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver, refer to the operating instructions which accompany the receiver. 34 LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch AUDIO IN
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    tripod attachment to the tripod. Select the attachment holes that best support the center of gravity of the unit and tripod attachment. Check that in the tripod attachment fail to return to their original positions after the camera has been detached, press the red lever again and at the same
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    Attaching the shoulder strap 1 Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strap mounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap. Check that the shoulder strap is securely fastened. Shoulder strap To detach the shoulder strap, open the clips on the mounting parts and detach. The clip opens
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    O When "OFF" has been selected as the ECU DATA SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of CAM MENU, all the adjustments and settings made using the . OWhen "ON" has been selected as the ECU DATA SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of CAM MENU, all the adjustments and settings made using the
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    viewfinder, refer to the operating intructions of the viewfinder.) 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 107, 108). 2 BATT (battery) lamp This starts flashing when
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    Viewfinder lamp displays Setting the lamp displays Select the items targeted for the lamp display on the "!LED" screen of the CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen. (Under the factory settings, the "!LED" screen is not displayed.) To perform operations on the "!LED" screen, either switch the unit to the engineer
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    tape display 4 Battery voltage display 5 Filter display 6 White balance memory display 7 Gain display 8 Audio level display 9 Aperture display : Camera warning/information display ; Safety zone markers < Center marker = Super iris ON display > Zoom position display ? TCG display @ Master gain
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    during operation. The voltage is displayed as a percentage when a digital battery is used. 5 Filter display This indicates the type of display This indicates the information when the has lighted. lamp : Camera warning/information display The black balance, white balance, auto knee function
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    the display items 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74) to open the "VF INDICATOR" screen. n< VF INDICATOR > EXTENDER SHUTTER FILTER WHITE GAIN IRIS CAMERA ID ZOOM LVL COLOR TEMP FRAME RATE :ON :ON :ON :ON :ON :S+IRIS :ON :ON :ON :ON n< VTR VF INDICATOR > TAPE(IND) BATTERY(IND) LEVEL
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    Viewfinder screen status displays Display 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. Setting change/adjustment result
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    . 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74) to open the "CAMERA ID" screen. n< CAMERA ID > ID : 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the ID item. n< CAMERA ID > m ID : 3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
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    20 30 40 CH1 -dB CH2 Remaining battery charge display If a battery with a digital display (% display) is used, all 7 segments up to the "F" position light : Servo disturbance HUMID : Formation of condensation on the head drum SLACK: Problem in tape take-up UB User's bit If the HOLD button
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    Adjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menus 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74), and display the "TIME/DATE" screen. n< TIME/DATE > YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE $TIME/DATE SET :00 :01 :01 :00 :00 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The
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    MENU, when the super gain setting has been changed using the USER button, and when the GAMMA (ON/OFF) has been switched on the CAMERA SETTING screen. O With artificial lighting-particularly fluorescent lights and mercury lamps-the luminance may appear to be constant but the intensity of the R, G and
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    hunting may occur. Adjust the aperture's gain control (marked as IG, IS, S, etc.) provided with the lens. For details, refer to the operating instructions which accompany the lens. Hunting: The auto iris response is repeated, causing the brightness levels of the image to become inconsistant. 48
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    shutter, and under fluorescent light, stabilize the shooting unstable camera conditions. posture, etc.). When any of the error sets of white balance memories, A and B. When the FILTER INH setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen of CAM MENU is ON (default setting), the number of memories for
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    was adjusted using the filter. 7 If the color temperature of the subject in this state is near 4.3 K, the white balance is right and so the camera can be used. 7 The filter (B) is restored. 7 3.2K(B) "3.2 K (B)" is displayed, and the status when AWB was first adjusted is indicated. 50
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    Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the black balance The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following cases: O When the unit is used for the first time O When the unit is used after it has not been used for a prolonged period of time OWhen the unit is used in an ambient
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    is minimized on the monitor screen ONo 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
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    Setting the electronic shutter Changing the shutter speed and mode selection range On the SHUTTER SPEED screen of CAM MENU, the setting range of the shutter speed can be restricted to the required range and whether or not to use the special operation mode (SYNCHRO SCAN) can be selected. Setting
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    digit of the user's bit while the frame rate information is stored in its lower third and fourth digits. Depending on the frame rate setting, the following problems may arise. 1 White streaks The dark current order to reset the video signals from the camera so as to maintain the continuity of the
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    Scan reverse The unit makes it possible to correct the images (by reversing their top and bottom and their left and right) when the prime lens is used for shooting. Setting the scan reverse 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74), and display the "FRAME MODE" screen. n< FRAME MODE > FRAME
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    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 level adjustments 1 Set the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector switches to MAN. 2 Adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls in such
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    Setting the user's bit enables information such as memos (dates, times) up to 8 digits in hexadecimal notation to be recorded on the sub code track. 1 Set the DISPLAY tape management information is output from the least significant digit to the lower fourth digit of the user's bit, so no other user's
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    flashing. Each time it is pressed, the flashing moves by one digit to the right. "+" button: This increments by 1 the numerical value of the flashing digit. "-" button: This decrements by 1 the numerical value of the flashing digit. 5 Select the TCG switch position. Select F-RUN for running the time
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    be made for the continuity of the external locking of the time code. Gen-locking of the camera unit while the time code is externally locked While the time code is externally locked, the camera unit is gen-locked by the reference video signal which is supplied to the GEN LOCK IN
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    JOG dial button. The data settings are saved in the user area of the camera's memory. 4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the JOG dial button. The data settings saved in the user area of the camera's memory are loaded, and the settings are completed. 5 Press the MENU button
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    Setup card operations Use of the setup memory card (optional accessory) enables the setting menu contents to be saved. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. O The multimedia cards or the SD memory cards can be used as the setup cards. How to eject the setup
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    Setup card operations The operations for saving setting data on the setup card and loading the saved data from the card are performed on the CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen of CAM MAIN MENU 3. Formatting the setup card 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74), and display the "CAM CARD READ/WRITE
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    Setup card operations Saving the data settings on the card 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74), and display the "CAM CARD READ/WRITE" screen. n< CAM CARD READ/WRITE > SELECT :1 READ SELECT :1 WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA TITLE : Give a title to the selected file. 4 Turn
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    Setup card operations Give a title to the selected file. 9 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item. < CAM CARD READ/WRITE > SELECT :1 READ SELECT :1 n WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA TITLE : 10 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message
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    Setup card operations Loading the data saved on the card 1 Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74), and display the "CAM CARD READ/WRITE" screen. n< CAM CARD READ/WRITE > SELECT :1 READ SELECT :1 WRITE CARD CONFIG READ USER DATA TITLE : Select the file No. 2 Turn the JOG dial
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    Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape 1 Check that there are no cables around the cassette holder or top panel, and set the POWER switch to ON. When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended
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    Recording 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. OFor details on how to perform these inspections, refer to "Inspections prior to shooting" (pages 111 to
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    again. For details on how to adjust the white balance, refer to "Adjusting the white balance and black balance" (pages 47 to 51). 2 Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the focus and zoom. 3 When the electronic shutter is to be used, set the shutter speed and operating mode. OFor
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    Recording Scene-to-scene continuity 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-
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    on the viewfinder screen change as follows. Internal VTR status What appears on the viewfinder screen During recording Pictures which are shot by the camera (RET button does not work) During recpause What has just been recorded (rec review of 2 seconds of the tape recording) can be checked
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    Other VTR functions NEWS REC function 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
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    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 memory for long-term storage. Display method OWhen the MENU button is pressed, the camera unit's USER menu screen which was set at the time of shipment is displayed
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    is displayed. 1 Hold down the MENU button for at least 3 seconds. 2 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the next MAIN menu screen (of the camera unit) is displayed. 3 When the MENU button is pressed, the VTR unit's MAIN MENU screen is displayed. Press the MENU button. } CAM USER MENU 5 Press
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    SETTING ADITIONAL DTL1 ADITIONAL DTL2 SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING 2 Move the cursor (n) to the desired SUB menu move the cursor to the desired item to be set, and press the JOG dial button. The digit whose value is to be set now flashes. Example: Press the JOG dial button. I <
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    COLOR CORRECTION KNEE APERTURE SLIM DTL ADDITIONAL DTL2 SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING } SKIN TONE DTL } SKIN TONE ZEBRA SKIN DTL CORING Y MAX (+) DTL GAIN (-) DTL CLIP DTL SOURCE V DTL FREQ. MASTER PED } MANUAL KNEE KNEE POINT KNEE SLOPE } WHITE CLIP WHITE CLIP LVL A. KNEE POINT A.
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    LVL SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK FRAME SIG MARK LVL CAM MAIN MENU 3 CAM CARD READ/WRITE CAM CARD R/W SELECT EXTENDER SHUTTER FILTER WHITE GAIN IRIS CAMERA ID ZOOM LVL COLOR TEMP FRAME RATE GENLOCK/IRIS LENS ADJ ID: SYNCHRO SCAN 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 GAIN (0dB) GAIN (-3dB) SHUTTER
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    ABB SW CTRL AWB AREA ROP LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL1 ADDITIONAL DTL2 SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA CAMERA SETTING CAM CARD READ/WRITE CAM CARD R/W SELECT GENLOCK/IRIS DETECTION (V SAW) CORRECT S/N MODULATION RESOLUTION SENSITIVITY S/N DETAIL H-F COMPE. GAMMA MATRIX FLARE
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    Setting menu configuration VTR MAIN MENU FUNCTION BATTERY/TAPE BATTERY SETTING VTR VF INDICATOR MIC/AUDIO TC/UB TIME/DATE VTR USER MENU SELECT VTR CARD READ/WRITE VTR INITIALIZE DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY SELECT EXT DC IN SELECT BATT NEAR END ALARM BATT NEAR END CANCEL BATT END ALARM BATT REMAIN FULL TAPE
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    HIGH SETTING USER ENG ADDITIONAL DTL1 USER ENG ADDITIONAL DTL2 USER ENG SKIN TONE DTL USER ENG KNEE/LEVEL USER ENG GAMMA USER ENG CAMERA SETTING USER ENG Remarks Index for opening the ROP screen. Index for opening the MATRIX screen. Index for opening the COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen. Index
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    B channel gain. For setting R channel PEDESTAL level. For setting G channel PEDESTAL level. For setting B channel PEDESTAL level. MATRIX screen The camera matrix is set on this screen. Item MATRIX TABLE MATRIX R-G MATRIX R-B MATRIX G-R MATRIX G-B MATRIX B-R MATRIX B-G Variable VF range display
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    hue adjustment: cyan Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: green Color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: yellow COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen The camera color saturation adjustments and hue adjustments are set on this screen. Item R-Mg (SAT) R-Mg (PHASE) Mg-B (SAT) Mg-B (PHASE) B-Cy
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    Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1) LOW SETTING screen The low level gain is set on this screen. Item Variable VF range display MASTER GAIN -6dB : 0dB : 30dB USER ENG H. DTL LEVEL 0 : 12 : 63 USER ENG V. DTL LEVEL 0 : 16 : 63 USER ENG DTL CORING 0 : 2 : 15 USER ENG H. DTL FREQ 0 :
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    or OFF. ADDITIONAL DTL 1 screen The special detail features of the camera are set on this screen. Item KNEE APERTURE SLIM DTL Variable detail finer to ON or OFF. ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen The special detail features of the camera are set on this screen. Item KNEE APA LVL DTL GAIN (+) DTL GAIN
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    For setting the minimum Q-axis level at which the detail is boosted. KNEE/LEVEL screen The knee settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Item MASTER PED MANUAL KNEE Variable VF range display -200 USER : ENG +018 : +200 ON USER OFF ENG KNEE POINT 80% : 95% : 107% KNEE
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    in respect of the master gamma level. Amount by which the B channel gamma is corrected in respect of the master gamma level. CAMERA SETTING screen The basic settings of the camera are set to ON or OFF on this screen. Item DETAIL HIGH COLOR GAMMA TEST SAW FLARE H-F COMPE D4300 K Variable VF
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    OFF 20% 25% : 40% 45% USER ENG Remarks For selecting the light level for the LOW LIGHT display when the amount of light entering the camera is too low. VF MARKER screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK FRAME
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    MENU 2) VF INDICATOR screen The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item EXTENDER SHUTTER FILTER WHITE GAIN IRIS CAMERA ID ZOOM LVL COLOR TEMP FRAME RATE Variable VF range display Remarks ON USER For setting the extender OFF ENG display to ON or OFF
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    Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 2) SHUTTER SPEED screen The shutter speed is set on this screen. Item SYNCHRO SCAN 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Variable VF range display ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF Remarks For
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    Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 2) CAMERA SW MODE screen The modes of the camera switches are set on this screen. Item FILTER INH Variable VF range display ON USER OFF ENG Remarks For selecting whether or not the data
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    display ID READ/WRITE ON OFF USER ENG Remarks For setting camera ID saving/loading when writing data onto the setup card or loading data from it to ON or OFF. ON : The camera ID is recorded/loaded. OFF : The camera ID is not recorded/loaded. Example: If the CAMERA ID contents are not to be changed when
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    Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 3) GENLOCK/IRIS screen The genlock and iris control settings are performed on this screen. Item H PHASE COARSE H PHASE FINE A. IRIS LEVEL A. IRIS PEAK/AVE A. IRIS MODE S. IRIS LEVEL Variable VF range display 0 USER : ENG 7 : 15 0 USER : ENG 32 :
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    to the SUB MENU screen are performed on this screen. Registration ON (¢) or OFF (≥) is set at the head of each item. Up to 42 camera unit items can be registered. CAM USER MENU SELECT 1 screen SUB menu ROP VF display ENG Remarks Index for opening the ROP screen. LOW SETTING
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    VF range display == ENG CORRECT (DIG) ON OFF ENG Remarks For execution of the digital shading compensation. For setting the digital shading compensation to ON or OFF. FLARE screen The camera's flare settings are performed on this screen. Item R FLARE G FLARE B FLARE Variable VF range
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    ENG == ENG == ENG Remarks For restoring the camera menu data settings to the factory settings. For saving the user's own camera menu data in the unit's memory. For designating how to release ENG SECURITY, consult your nearest service center. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the
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    Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 4) EVALUATION screen OS/N measurement screen The S/N measurements are performed on this screen. Item S/N DETAIL H-F COMPE. GAMMA MATRIX FLARE M. PED Variable VF range display ON ENG ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF -
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    Setting menu screens (VTR MENU) VTR MAIN MENU screen SUB menu FUNCTION BATTERY/ TAPE BATTERY SETTING VTR VF INDICATOR MIC/AUDIO TC/UB VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Index for opening the FUNCTION screen. Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE screen. Index for opening the BATTERY SETTING
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    Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) FUNCTION screen The VTR's functions are set on this screen. Item NEWS REC MODE HUMID OPE REC START PAUSE TIMER RETAKE MODE Variable VF range display OFF USER 0.2 ENG : 2.0 ON USER OFF ENG ALL USER NORMAL ENG 10 USER 20 ENG 30 60 ON USER
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    HP-30A battery PRO14 : Anton/Bauer PRO14 battery TRIM14 : Anton/Bauer TRIM14 battery TRIM13 : Anton/Bauer TRIM13 battery DIGITAL14 : Anton/Bauer DIGITAL battery (14V) DIGITAL13 : Anton/Bauer DIGITAL battery (13V) BP-H90 : IDX BP-H90 battery BP-H100 : IDX BP-H100 battery NP-L40 : IDX NP-L40 battery
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    MANUAL AUTO ENG MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO ENG ENG ENG MANUAL AUTO ENG MANUAL AUTO ENG MANUAL AUTO ENG MANUAL AUTO ENG MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL the Anton/Bauer digital battery (14V). For setting the Anton/Bauer digital battery (13V). For
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    Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) VTR VF INDICATOR screen The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item TAPE (IND) BATTERY (IND) LEVEL METER (IND) AUDIO IN (IND) TC (IND) VTR WARNING (IND) Variable VF range display ON USER OFF ENG ON USER OFF ENG CH1
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    on the CH3 track, and the CH2 signal is recorded on the CH4 track. CH3/4: The CH3 and CH4 signals which are supplied from the camera adapter are recorded. For setting the audio signals to be recorded on the cue track. SIDE SW: The signals selected by the CUE switch on
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    been selected as the UB MODE item setting on the TC/UB screen, the tape management information is output from the least significant digit to the lower fourth digit of the user's bit, so no other user's bit information will be output. OThe tape management information is not output as the user
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    Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) TC/UB screen The time code and user's bit settings are performed on this screen. Item P. OFF LCD DISPLAY TC OUT Variable VF range display ON USER OFF ENG TCG USER TCG/TCR ENG Remarks For setting whether the LCD display is to appear when the power is
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    Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU) TIME DATE screen The time/date settings are performed on this screen. Item YEAR Variable VF range display 00-99 ENG Remarks 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
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    Setting 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. FUNCTION screen Item NEWS REC MODE HUMID OPE REC START PAUSE TIMER RETAKE
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    Setting 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. VTR VF INDICATOR screen Item TAPE (IND) BATTERY (IND) LVEL METER (IND)
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    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 action The warning points to a problem with the control signal inside the unit. Consult your nearest service center. $ SERVO LCD display The
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    Warning system $ HUMID LCD display The HUMID display lights. The display will flash for 80 minutes after the condensation detection is released. WARNING lamp OThe lamp lights when condensation has been detected. OThe lamp will flash once a second after condensation detection is released. Tally
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    an error has occurred in the unit for some reason. Code No. 07 08 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 3F Description of error Pinch solenoid problem Cleaning solenoid problem Supply reel problem Take-up reel problem Capstan problem Cylinder problem Loading problem Servo problem 109
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    to be cleaned. Take care to read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape since the video heads may blower available on the market. Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras Smear This phenomenon may occur when very bright subjects service center, and replace the spent battery with a new battery
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    the systems are operating properly. It is recommended that the images be checked using a color monitor. 1 Insert a fully charged battery. Inspecting the camera unit Set the camera unit's switches as shown in the figure below. VTR SAVE/STBY: STBY OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE: BARS 2 Set the POWER switch to ON
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    Inspections prior to shooting 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
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    image changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions. 2 Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode. Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions
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    and CH2 reflect the changes in the strength of the sound. 3. Manual audio level adjustment function inspection 1 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and , and check that the speaker volume changes. 3 Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack. Check that the sound from the speaker is muted, and that the microphone
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    ) (excluding grip): 5 1/4˝a8 1/16˝a12 3/8˝ (132a204a313 mm) [CAMERA UNIT] Pickup device: 2/3˝ on-chip IT-type CCD (1 million pixels) 1/64 ND Quantizing: 10-bit non-linear Sampling frequency: 74.1758 MHz Digital signal processing: 74.1758 MHz Horizontal drive frequency: 74.1758 MHz Programmable gain
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    ) -40 dBu (switchable to -50 dBu using internal switch) Phantom +48 V supported GENLOCK IN (BNC): 1.0 V [p-p] (tri-level sync pulse: ±300 mV), AUDIO OUT (XLR, 5-pin male): +4 dBu TC OUT (BNC): 2.0 V [p-p], low impedance PHONES: Stereo mini jack Other DC IN (XLR, 4-pin male): DC 12 V (DC 11 V-17
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    O Shoulder strap (a1) O Battery terminals (including screws) for supporting Sony battery packs OBattery holder (already installed on main unit) for MC700P Mic holder: AJ-MH700P Wireless mic receiver: WX-RJ700 Camera attachment: WX-ZJ770 Maintenance products Cleaning tape: AJ-CL12LP Soft carrying case
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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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