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Panasonic AJ-HDC27AP Operating Instructions Manual - Adjusting The White Balance
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Adjusting the white balance and black balance
Adjusting the white balance
3
Erect a white pattern at a place with the same
conditions as the source of light illuminating the
subject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the pattern
on the screen.
A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall)
near the subject may be used as a substitute for
the white pattern.
The size of the white object required is shown in
the figure below.
4
Adjust the lens aperture.
5
Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then
release it.
The switch returns to the center, and the white
balance is automatically adjusted.
At least one-fourth of
the screen width
At least one-fourth of
the screen height
Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.
6
While the adjustment is in progress, the following
message appears on the viewfinder screen (but
only when “2” or “3” has been set as the display
mode).
AWB ACTIVE
AUTO W/B BAL switch
Message appearing while the adjustment is in
progress
7
Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A
message similar to the one shown in the figure
now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory (A or B) which was set in step 1.
AWB A OK 3.2K
Message appearing upon completion of the
adjustment
8
A message such as the following appears if the
color temperature of the subject is lower than 2500
K or higher than 5600 K.
The downward pointing arrow indicates that the
color temperature is lower than the display
temperature; conversely, the upward pointing
arrow indicates that the it is higher than the display
temperature.
When a zoom lens with an automatic aperture
function is used, aperture 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.
AWB A OK 2.5K m
When the color temperature is lower than 2500 K
AWB A OK 5.6K m
When the color temperature is higher than 5600 K
When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to
the AWB side when the white balance is being
adjusted automatically (AWB ACTIVE), the
adjustment operation will stop.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
Summary of AJ-HDC27AP
Page 1
Aj- p camera/vtr operating instructions.
Page 2: Warning:
2 indicates safety information. Caution risk of electric shock do not open caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilater...
Page 3: Contents
3 contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 features of the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 features of the vtr unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 syst...
Page 4: Contents
4 contents setting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 cam main menu 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 cam main menu 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 cam main menu 3 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 cam main menu 4 screen . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5: Introduction
5 introduction features the aj-hdc27a integrates two units: 1) a high- definition (hd) color video camera featuring an it- ccd equipped with a 1 million pixel on-chip lens that supports the full spectrum of hd tv (720p/59.94 hz), and 2) a dvcpro hd format vtr that incorporates the latest compression...
Page 6: Features
6 features features of the camera unit wide-ranging video gain selection a value ranging from –6 db to +30 db can be selected for the gain using the setting menu and gain switch. Even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark locations, images with minimal noise can be obtained because of the ...
Page 7: Features
7 features of the vtr unit digital system the pictures are compressed by a component digital recording system that uses the latest compression technology while non-compression pcm recording featuring excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of detail...
Page 8: System Configuration
8 system configuration microphone kit aj-mc700p wireless microphone receiver wx-rj700 microphone holder aj-mh700p lens (bayonet type) fujinon/canon rain cover shan-rc700 soft carrying case aj-sc900 tripod mount adapter shan-tm700 extension control unit aj-ec3 camera/vtr aj-hdc27a setup memory card m...
Page 9: Parts and Their Functions
9 power supply section 1 battery mount this is for attaching the anton/bauer battery pack. 2 dc in (external power input) socket (xlr, 4p) when operating this unit using an ac power source, this socket is connected to the model aj- b75 ac adapter (optional accessory). 3 breaker button to protect the...
Page 10: Parts and Their Functions
10 audio function section (1) 1 mic in (microphone input) jack (xlr, 3-pin) connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. 2 audio level ch1/ch2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording level adjustment) controls when the audio select ch1/ch2 switch ...
Page 11: Parts and Their Functions
11 audio function section (2) 8 audio out connector (xlr, 5-pin) this is connected to the audio component. The sound of audio ch1 and the sound of audio ch2 are output separately. The switching of the recording sound and playback sound is coupled with the setting of the monitor out sdi switch. (no s...
Page 12: Parts and Their Functions
12 viewfinder section (viewfinder pictured here is the aj-hvf27p) (for details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the operating intructions of the viewfinder.) parts and their functions on off 2 : 8 7 > = 1 ; 9 3 6 4 5 3 tally switch this is used to control the front tally lamp 7. High : the bright...
Page 13: Parts and Their Functions
13 2 synchro scan adjustment switches these switches become effective when the shutter switch 7 is set to on and synchro scanning is selected. They are used to adjust the synchro scan speed. When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed is reduced; conversely, when the “+” switch is pressed, it ...
Page 14: Parts and Their Functions
14 shooting (recording)/playback function section (2) 4 output (output signal selector)/auto knee switch this is used to select the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the vtr unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The auto knee function can be used when the pictures shot by th...
Page 15: Parts and Their Functions
15 shooting (recording)/playback function section (3) 7 shutter switch this is set to on when the electronic shutter is to be used. When the sel side is pressed, the shutter speed and mode display are changed in the range which was set ahead of time in the setting menu. If this switch setting is cha...
Page 16: Parts and Their Functions
16 shooting (recording)/playback function section (4) ; character switch this controls whether the characters are to be superimposed onto the pictures which are output from the hd sdi out connector. On : the characters are superimposed. Off : the characters are not superimposed. Vtr start button whe...
Page 17: Parts and Their Functions
17 shooting (recording)/playback function section (5) c play/pause button this is pressed to view the playback picture on the viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor. The button’s lamp comes on during playback. When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set to pause in the playback mod...
Page 18: Parts and Their Functions
18 warning/status display section 1 back tally lamp (unit) when the back tally switch 2 is set to on, this lamp serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the viewfinder. 2 back tally switch this is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1. On : the unit’s back tally lamp is operational...
Page 19: Parts and Their Functions
19 1 a b 0 d b c z 7 3 ¢¢¢¢ vtr user menu ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢ cam user menu ¢¢¢¢ menu operation section 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 ...
Page 20: Parts and Their Functions
20 7 “+” button, “–” button these are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure in the digit which was made to flash by the shift button 8 when the time code or user’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 be set. 9 tcg ...
Page 21: Power Supply
21 power supply using the anton/bauer battery pack a battery pack or an ac power source can be used as this unit’s power supply. To use the battery pack, there is a choice of three makes of batteries, namely: o panasonic o anton/bauer o sony batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing...
Page 22: Power Supply
22 power supply using the panasonic au-bp402 battery pack o do not pull the rubber cap forcefully. O when mounting the battery case, take care not to pinch the connecting cord. 1 detach the battery mount. 3 attach the au-m402h battery case. Open the battery case cover, and raise it above the rubber ...
Page 23: Power Supply
23 power supply using the sony np-1 battery pack 1 3 4 2 when mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch the connecting cord. 1 detach the battery mount. See page 22. 2 attach the accessory battery mounting connector. 3 attach the sony battery holder. As shown in the figure, attach the batt...
Page 24: Power Supply
24 using an ac power supply when the aj-b75 ac adapter is used o check the pin signals of the ext dc in socket when using an external power supply other than the aj-b75 ac adapter. (dc 12 v, 8.5 a) o power from the ac adapter takes precedence when both a battery pack and ac adapter have been connect...
Page 25: Attaching The Lens
25 attaching the lens 1 raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the mount cap. 2 align the center mark of the lens with the groove in the top center of the lens mount, and attach the lens. 3 push down the lever for securing the lens to secure the lens. 4 push the cable into the cable clamp...
Page 26: Adjusting The Lens Flange
26 adjusting the lens flange if the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image-forming surface). Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless the lens is repl...
Page 27: Adjusting The White Shading
27 adjusting the white shading follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to be re-adjusted. Adjustment method o the method below can be used for the white shading adjustments with most lenses. However, with some very special lenses, a different adjustment method may be necessa...
Page 28: Adjusting The White Shading
28 adjusting the white shading auto w/b bal switch white bal switch: “a” or “b” 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. 2 initiate the automatic black balance (abb) adjustment using the auto w/b bal...
Page 29: Adjusting The Viewfinder
29 adjusting the viewfinder (the viewfinder is an optional accessory.) attaching the viewfinder stopper screw stopper screw 1 check that the camera’s power switch is at off. 2 connect the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal. When connecting the plug to the viewfinder connecting terminal, push...
Page 30: Adjusting The Viewfinder
30 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. 2 loosen the lever for securing the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways dire...
Page 31: Audio Input Preparation
31 audio input preparation 1 open the mic holder. 2 attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw. 3 connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the mic in jack on the camera. When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use the microphone of the aj-mc700p mic kit (...
Page 32: Audio Input Preparation
32 audio input preparation 1 remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. 2 attach the mic holder to the main unit using the screws provided with the aj-mh700p mic holder. Screws provided with mic holder locking screw 3 attach the microphone to the mic holder, and tighten the locking screw. 4 co...
Page 33: Audio Input Preparation
33 audio input preparation 1 connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the mic in jack on the camera. 2 set the audio in switch or switches to “front” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded. Audio in connectors when extending the microphone’s connecting cab...
Page 34: Audio Input Preparation
34 audio input preparation 1 attach the wx-rj700 wireless receiver to the wx- zj770 camera attachment. 2 align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins on the battery case, etc. To attach the wireless receiver. 3 connect the audio in connectors on the camera with the wireless receiver usin...
Page 35
35 mounting the unit on a tripod 1 attach the tripod attachment to the tripod. Select the attachment holes that best support the center of gravity of the unit and tripod attachment. Check that the diameters of the selected holes match the diameters of the pan head. 2 attach the camera to the tripod ...
Page 36: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
36 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 the clip opens when it is pressed here. The clip opens when it is pressed here. To detach the shoul...
Page 37: Attaching The Rain Cover
37 aj-ec3 aj- 6 5 ∫ 1 connecting the extension control unit dedicated cable ecu connector by connecting the aj-ec3 extension control unit (optional accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote control. When the aj-ec3 is connected and the power switches on the unit and aj-ec3 are set ...
Page 38: Viewfinder Lamp Displays
38 tally / rec batt vtr save 1 4 2 3 viewfinder lamp displays 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 105, 106). 2 batt (battery) lamp this starts flashing when the ba...
Page 39: Viewfinder Lamp Displays
39 viewfinder lamp displays setting item description of setting gain 0 db lamp display appears when the gain is set to a value other than “0 db.” gain –3 db lamp display appears when the gain is set to a value other than “–3 db.” shutter lamp display appears when the shutter switch is at on. White p...
Page 40
40 viewfinder screen status displays in addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings and messages indicating its operating statuses are displayed on the viewfinder screen. The center marker and safety zone markers also appear. The items which have been set to on by the switches relating to the...
Page 41
41 viewfinder screen status displays 1 extender display this appears when the lens extender is being used. 2 shutter speed/mode display this indicates the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. O off (no display): the shutter is not used. O 1/100, 1/120, 1/250 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: shutter speeds (...
Page 42: Selecting The Display Items
42 viewfinder screen status displays selecting the display items the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can each be set to on or off on the “vf indicator” screen of the cam menu or on the “vtr vf indicator” screen of the vtr menu. Selectable items selecting the display items on the “vf i...
Page 43: Display Modes and Setting
43 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. The message displays also depend on th...
Page 44: Switching The Display Mode
44 viewfinder screen status displays switching the display mode the display mode settings are switched on the vf display screen. 1 perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72) to open the “vf display” screen. 2 turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “disp mode” item. 3 press the ...
Page 45: Screen Displays
45 ch 1 ch 2 20 0 emphasis 40 -db 10 30 e batt f tape rf servo humid slack df slave tcg hold h min s frm screen displays displays relating to errors and warnings for details, refer to “warning system” (pages 105 and 106). Remaining tape display when there are 21 or more minutes of the tape remaining...
Page 46: Adjusting The Date and Time
46 adjusting the date and time adjustments and setup using the setting menus 1 perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “time/date” screen. 2 turn the jog dial button to select the item to be changed, and press the jog dial button. 3 turn the jog dial button to change the settin...
Page 47: Adjusting The White Balance
47 adjusting the white balance and black balance adjusting the white balance 1 set the switches as shown in the figure. Filter control white bal: a or b output: cam gain: normally 0 db set to a more suitable gain level if it is too dark. When the gain and white bal switch settings are changed, messa...
Page 48: Adjusting The White Balance
48 adjusting the white balance and black balance adjusting the white balance 3 erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen. A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall) ne...
Page 49: Adjusting The White Balance
49 adjusting the white balance and black balance adjusting the white balance when the white balance cannot automatically be adjusted an error message appears on the viewfinder screen (when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode). When there is no time to adjust the white balance set the white b...
Page 50: Adjusting The White Balance
50 adjusting the white balance and black balance adjusting the white balance when filter inh is set to on when awb is adjusted, the color temperature and filter number applying at the time are displayed. If the filter is then turned, the color temperature and filter number are displayed. The white b...
Page 51: Adjusting The Black Balance
51 adjusting the white balance and black balance adjusting the black balance 1 set the switches as shown in the figure. Output: cam auto w/b switch 2 set the auto w/b bal switch to the abb position, and then release it. The switch returns to the center, and the adjustment is performed. The black bal...
Page 52: Shutter Modes
52 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 setting the electronic shutter shutter modes o no matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity. O when the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will increasingly open and the depth of f...
Page 53: Changing The Shutter Speed
53 setting the synchro scan mode 2 in the synchro scan mode, continuous switching inside the 60.0 hz to 251.3 hz range can be achieved by pressing the synchro (“+” and “–”) buttons. Setting the electronic shutter changing the shutter speed and mode selection range 1 perform the menu operations (page...
Page 54: Adjusting The Audio Level
54 adjusting the audio level when the auto select ch1 and ch2 selector switches are set to auto, the audio ch1 and ch2 input levels are adjusted automatically. Proceed as follows to adjust the audio channel 1 and 2 levels manually. Manual audio level adjustments when the audio levels have been adjus...
Page 55: Setting The Time Data
55 setting the time data when the user’s bit and time code are both to be used, the user’s bit is set first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user’s bit is being set so that the time code setting will be off. The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00...
Page 56: Setting The Time Code
56 setting the time code 1 set the display switch to tc. 2 set the tcg switch to set. 3 switch the tc mode to df or ndf on the tc/ub screen of vtr menu. Select df to run the time code in the drop frame mode or select ndf to run the time code in the non-drop frame mode. 4 set the time code using the ...
Page 57: Setting The Time Data
57 externally locking the time code 1 set the power switch to on. 2 set the tcg switch to f-run. 3 set the display switch to tc. 4 supply the reference time code and reference video signal which are in a phase relationship that satisfies the time code standard to the tc in connector and genlock in c...
Page 58: How to Use The User Data
58 how to use the user data the contents of the setting menus can be saved in the user area of the camera’s memory, and they can be loaded from this area. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. User data operation menus are used to save the setting menu conten...
Page 59: Setup Card Operations
59 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 can be used as the setup cards. How to eject the setup card open the cover by raising its bottom e...
Page 60: Formatting The Setup Card
60 if one of the following messages appears when the jog dial button is pressed, the card will not be formatted. 5 press the menu button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder scree...
Page 61: Card
61 saving the data settings on the card select the file no. Give a title to the selected file. Setup card operations 1 perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72), and display the “cam card read/write” screen. N select :1 read select :1 write card config read user data title : 4 turn the jog dial b...
Page 62: Setup Card Operations
62 if one of the following messages appears when the jog dial button is pressed, the data cannot be saved. 12 press the menu button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the display showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Er...
Page 63: Card
63 6 turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to yes, and press the jog dial button. When the data loading is completed, the following message appears. To load the vtr unit’s data, open the vtr card read/write screen, and perform steps 4 to 6 . Read select :1 write select :1 card config r...
Page 64: Loading A Cassette Tape
64 loading a cassette tape cassette tapes 1 check that there are no cables around the cassette holder or top panel, and set the power switch to on. When condensation has formed inside the unit, the humid display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation...
Page 65: Recording
65 this section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. O for details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “inspections prior to shooting” (pages 109 to 112). Fr...
Page 66: Shooting
66 shooting recording 1- 1 select the filter to match the lighting conditions, and set the white bal switch to “a” or “b” if the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time. If the white balance and/or black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the ...
Page 67: Scene-to-Scene Continuity
67 if the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible to ensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of 0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the vtr start button or lens vtr button. If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintaine...
Page 68: Rec Review
68 when the play/pause button is pressed, the playback pictures can be monitored in black and white on the viewfinder screen. These playback pictures can be monitored in two other ways. Rec review when recording is temporarily stopped and the lens ret button is pressed, the last two seconds of the t...
Page 69: Other Vtr Functions
69 other vtr functions the news rec function is set using news rec mode on the vtr menu “function” screen. By controlling the vtr start button acknowledgment time during recording (by up to 2 seconds), the time taken for the unit to transfer from the recording mode to the rec-pause mode can be delay...
Page 70: Menu Operations
70 menu operations the setting menu operations are performed using the menu button and jog dial button. The menu configuration is divided into the camera unit’s setting menus and vtr unit’s setting menus. It is possible to select the engineer menu which enables all the setting menu items to be set o...
Page 71: Menu Operations
71 menu operations user menu: engineer menu basic setting menu operations displaying menus cam user menu press the menu button. Press the menu button. Press the jog dial button. 1 press the menu button. The camera unit’s user menu screen is displayed. 2 when the menu button is pressed again, the vtr...
Page 72: Menu Operations
72 n master ped : +008 master dtl : +00 master gamma : 0.45 r gain : +000 g gain : +000 b gain : +000 r pedestal : +000 g pedestal : +000 b pedestal : +000 menu operations operations common to the user menu and engineer menu example: displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings turn the jog dial bu...
Page 73: Setting Menu Configuration
73 setting menu configuration cam main menu 1 rop matrix color correction 1 color correction 2 low setting mid setting high setting additional dtl1 additional dtl2 master ped master dtl master gamma r gain g gain b gain r pedestal g pedestal b pedestal } matrix table matrix r-g matrix r-b matrix g-r...
Page 74: Setting Menu Configuration
74 setting menu configuration cam main menu 2 vf diaplsy vf marker vf indicator camera id shutter speed ! Led camera sw mode super gain disp condition disp mode vf out vf dtl zebra1 detect zebra2 detect zebra2 low light lvl safety zone center mark frame sig mark lvl extender shutter filter white gai...
Page 75: Setting Menu Configuration
75 setting menu configuration cam main menu 4 cam user menu select1 cam user menu select2 black shading flare initialize diagnostic option rop low setting mid setting high setting additional dtl1 additional dtl2 skin tone dtl knee/level gamma camera setting vf display vf marker vf indicator !Led cam...
Page 76: Setting Menu Configuration
76 setting menu configuration vtr main menu function battery/tape vtr vf indicator mic/audio time/date news rec mode humid ope rec start pause timer retake mode hd sdi out interval rec mode interval rec time interval pause time battery select ext dc in select batt near end alarm batt near end cancel...
Page 77: Setting Menu Screens
77 setting menu screens (cam menu) the main menu consists of cam main menu (1 to 4) of the camera and the vtr main menu of the vtr. These screens are index screens which are used to open the sub-menus. The setting menu is operated with the menu button and jog dial button. (refer to pages 70 to 72 fo...
Page 78: Setting Menu Screens
78 setting menu screens (cam main menu 1) rop screen the rop (remote operation panel) is set on this screen. Item variable range remarks master ped –200 : +18 : +200 (max.) vf display user eng master pedestal level setting. Master dtl –31 : +00 : +31 user eng h. Dtl/v. Dtl level setting. Master gamm...
Page 79: Setting Menu Screens
79 setting menu screens (cam main menu 1) color correction 1 screen the camera color saturation adjustments and hue adjustments are set on this screen. Item variable range remarks r (sat) r (phase) –63 : +00 : +63 vf display user eng color saturation adjustment and hue adjustment: red mg (sat) mg (p...
Page 80: Setting Menu Screens
80 setting menu screens (cam main menu 1) low setting screen the low level gain is set on this screen. Item variable range remarks master gain –3db : 0db : 30db vf display user eng –6db, –3 db, 0 db, 3 db, 6 db, 9 db, 12 db, 18 db, 24 db or 30 db can be set. H. Dtl level 0 : 12 : 63 user eng for set...
Page 81: Setting Menu Screens
81 high setting screen the high level gain is set on this screen. Item variable range remarks master gain –3db : 12db : 30db vf display user eng –6db, –3 db, 0 db, 3 db, 6 db, 9 db, 12 db, 18 db, 24 db or 30 db can be set. H. Dtl level 0 : 12 : 63 user eng for setting h.Dtl (detail) level. V. Dtl le...
Page 82: Setting Menu Screens
82 setting menu screens (cam main menu 1) skin tone dtl screen the skin tone detail of the camera is set on this screen. Item variable range remarks skin tone dtl on off vf display user eng for setting the skin tone detail to on or off. Skin tone zebra on off user eng for setting zebra in the skin t...
Page 83: Setting Menu Screens
83 setting menu screens (cam main menu 1) gamma screen the gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Item variable range remarks r gamma –15 : +0 : +15 vf display user eng amount by which the r channel gamma is corrected in respect of the master gamma level. B gamma –15 : +0 : +15 u...
Page 84: Setting Menu Screens
84 vf display screen the information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item variable range remarks disp condition normal hold vf display user eng normal: the statuses are displayed at all times. Hold: the statuses are displayed when mode check sw is on. Disp mode 1 2 3 use...
Page 85: Setting Menu Screens
85 vf indicator screen the information to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen. Item variable range remarks extender on off vf display user eng for setting the extender display to on or off. Shutter on off user eng for setting the shutter speed display to on or off. Filter on off...
Page 86: Setting Menu Screens
86 shutter speed screen the shutter speed is set on this screen. Item variable range remarks synchro scan on off vf display eng for setting the synchro scan shutter speed. 1/100 on off eng for switching the 1/100 shutter speed setting to on or off. 1/120 on off eng for switching the 1/120 shutter sp...
Page 87: Setting Menu Screens
87 camera sw mode screen the modes of the camera switches are set on this screen. Item variable range remarks filter inh on off vf display user eng for selecting whether or not the data in the awb memories (channel a, channel b) is to be held for each filter. On: only the channel a and channel b mem...
Page 88: Setting Menu Screens
88 setting menu screens (cam main menu 3) the underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Cam card r/w select screen the settings for saving (recording) specific menu data on the setup card and loading (reading) the data from the card are performed on this scre...
Page 89: Setting Menu Screens
89 setting menu screens (cam main menu 3) genlock/iris screen the genlock and iris control settings are performed on this screen. Item variable range remarks vf display h phase coarse 0 : 7 : 15 user eng for coarsely adjusting the h phase during genlock. H phase fine 0 : 32 : 64 user eng for finely ...
Page 90: Setting Menu Screens
90 setting menu screens (cam main menu 4) cam user menu select 1, 2 and 3 screens the settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the cam main menu 1, 2 and 3 screens) allocated to the sub menus to the sub menu screen are performed on this screen. Registration on (¢ ¢ ) or off (≥) is...
Page 91: Setting Menu Screens
91 black shading screen the black shading adjustments are performed on this screen. Item variable range remarks detection == vf display eng for execution of the digital shading compensation. Correct (dig) on off eng for setting the digital shading compensation to on or off. The underlining in the va...
Page 92: Setting Menu Screens
92 the underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Setting menu screens (cam main menu 4) diagnostic screen the usage statuses and software versions are displayed on this screen. Item variable range remarks camsoft (in) == vf display eng for displaying the vers...
Page 93: Setting Menu Screens
93 setting menu screens (cam main menu 4) evaluation screen the underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. O s/n measurement screen the s/n measurements are performed on this screen. Item variable range remarks s/n on vf display eng for setting the s/n measure...
Page 94: Setting Menu Screens
94 vtr main menu screen sub menu vf display remarks function eng index for opening the function screen. Battery/ tape eng index for opening the battery/tape screen. Battery setting eng index for opening the battery setting screen. Vtr vf indicator eng index for opening the vtr vf indicator screen. M...
Page 95: Setting Menu Screens
95 setting menu screens (vtr main menu) function screen the vtr’s functions are set on this screen. Item variable range remarks news rec mode off 0.2 : 2.0 vf display user eng for selecting the vtr start button acknowledgment time during recording. Off: the pressing of the vtr start button is acknow...
Page 96: Setting Menu Screens
96 battery/tape screen the warning tone which signals the remaining battery charge and remaining tape and which is heard during shooting can be switched off if they prove to be distracting. Item variable range remarks battery select aj-bp490 au-bp402 hp-30a pro14 trim14 trim13 digital14 digital13 bp...
Page 97: Setting Menu Screens
97 setting menu screens (vtr main menu) 1. Either “¢ ¢ ” or “≥” appears in front of each item to indicate whether the item is set to on or off. ¢ ¢ : on ≥ : off 2. Each time the jog dial button is pressed, the setting moves in the following sequence: 7 auto : the near end voltage value preset in eac...
Page 98: Setting Menu Screens
98 the frequency characteristics in the mic lowcut on mode are 200 hz to 10 khz. Setting menu screens (vtr main menu) the underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Item variable range remarks vf display save led save&tape save user eng for setting the operati...
Page 99: Setting Menu Screens
99 setting menu screens (vtr main menu) mic/audio screen the mic/audio settings are performed on this screen. Item variable range remarks vf display item variable range remarks vf display mic lowcut ch2 front rear f&r off user eng for setting the high-pass filter for the ch2 mic input. Front: the hi...
Page 100: Setting Menu Screens
100 setting menu screens (vtr main menu) when user is set for the ub mode item, it is not possible to set ext for the vitc ub mode item. Similarly, it is not possible to set ext for the ub mode item when user has been set for the vitc ub mode item. Tc/ub screen the time code and user’s bit settings ...
Page 101: Setting Menu Screens
101 setting menu screens (vtr main menu) the time code and user’s bit settings are performed on this screen. Vitc ub mode user date time ext tcg user eng for setting what is to be written as the user’s bit in the vitc area. User : user setting (fixed). Date : real time value for year/month/day/hou r...
Page 102: Setting Menu Screens
102 time date screen the time/date settings are performed on this screen. Item variable range remarks year 00—99 vf display eng for setting the year. Month 1 —12 eng for setting the month. Day 1 —31 eng for setting the day. Hour 0 —23 eng for setting the hours. Minute 0 —59 eng for setting the minut...
Page 103: Setting Menu Screens
103 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 variable range remarks news rec mode ¢ ¢ ≥ vf dis...
Page 104: Setting Menu Screens
104 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. The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in ...
Page 105: Warning System
105 warning system when a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the user is alerted to the trouble by the display window (lcd), warning lamp and the lamps inside the viewfinder and also by warning tones heard from the speaker or earphone. $ slack lcd displ...
Page 106: Warning System
106 $ humid lcd display the humid display lights. The display will flash for 80 minutes after the condensation detection is released. Warning lamp o the lamp lights when condensation has been detected. O the lamp will flash once a second after condensation detection is released. Tally lamp the lamp ...
Page 107: 2,5
107 2,5 emergency screw o do not turn the emergency screw except in an emergency. O do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, the mechanism may be damaged. O after the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into place even when an ...
Page 108: Maintenance
108 maintenance the water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in a very humid place. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to sti...
Page 109: Preparation For Inspection
109 inspections prior to shooting perform the following inspections prior to shooting to check that the systems are operating properly. It is recommended that the images be checked using a color monitor. Preparation for inspection 1 insert a fully charged battery. Set the camera unit’s switches as s...
Page 110: Inspecting The Viewfinder
110 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 viewfind...
Page 111: Inspecting The Aperture and
111 inspections prior to shooting inspecting the aperture and zoom functions inspecting the vtr unit 1 set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode. Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions. 1. Tape travel inspectio...
Page 112: Inspecting The Vtr Unit
112 6. Inspections relating to the time code and user’s bit 1 set the user’s bit as required. For details on the setting procedure, refer to “setting the user’s bit” (page 55). 2 set the time code. For details on the setting procedure, refer to “setting the time code” (page 56). 3 set the tcg switch...
Page 113: Specifications
113 specifications [general] supply voltage: dc 12 v (dc 11 v—dc 17 v) power consumption: 38 w (maximum) 32 w (during save rec mode) ambient operating temperature: +32°f to +104°f (0°c to +40°c) storage temperature: –4°f to +140°f (–20°c to +60°c) ambient operating humidity: less than 85% (relative ...
Page 114: Specifications
114 specifications [vtr unit] [connector section] vtr video system sampling frequency: y : 74 mhz p b /p r : 37 mhz quantizing: 8 bits video compression system: dct + variable-length code video compression ratio: 1/6.7 error correction: reed-solomon product code video recording bit rate: 100 mbps vi...
Page 115: Specifications
115 specifications [viewfinder] (optional accessory: aj-hvf27p) crt: 2˝ high-resolution monochrome tube video system: 720p/59.94 hz external adjustment controls: controls: bright, contrast, peaking switches: tally high/off/low, zebra on/off [accessories] o shoulder strap (a1) o battery terminals (in...
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