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Panasonic AJ-PD900W Digital Camera User Manual

1. Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness bright images can be obtained by rais ing the gain However care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch The gain values corre sponding to the L M and H positions of the GAIN switch are set at the MASTER GAIN page of the setting menu Setting the gain selector value 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button to display the SETTING LOW MID HIGH page shown below This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function LOW SETTING 16 9 P gt MASTER GAIN OdB H DTL LEVEL 12 V DTL LEVEL 14 DTL CORING 02 H DTL FREQ 04 V DTL FREQ oP DARK DTL 00 LEVEL DEPEND 01 MASTER GAMMA 0 45 BLACK STRETCH OFF MATRIX TABLE A 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button repeately to move the cursor to the MASTER GAIN position 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the gain value The gain value can be set freely regardless of size from among 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB When resetting the gain values to the settings when shipped from the factory LOW 0 dB MID 9 dB HIGH 18 dB select MENU I
2. Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order 4 Press the SHIFT ITEM button to advance the cursor to the next position and return to step 3 to set the characters 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen lt Note gt The area under the SMPTE color bars in which the CAMERA ID is mixed automatically changes to gray if CAMERA ID on the VF DISPLAY page is set to ON when SMPTE color bar has been selected for the COLOR BAR selection on FUNCTION page 2 of 5 of the setting menu Although some minor flickering will occur at the boundary between the SMPTE color bars and the gray this is not indicative of any trouble 59 Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays Remaining tape Iength When the amount remaining DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE on the tape is more than r 30 minutes long all seven ili cI 4 nin LI f i il e nin ii EE segments up to the F posi ce LI IE Lt LI LI IU 10 PE tion appear lighted O When it is less than 30 min ih imini si frm utes long one segment will go off for every 5 minute reduc E TAPE F 120 Audio CH level meter tion in the length es nn EM oe E BATT F m 5 mu Remaining battery
3. eAccessory Mounting Section eAudio Function Section eShooting Recording Playback Function Secti0N eMenu Operation Section e Time Code Related Section eWarning Status Display Section Power Supply eUsing an Anton Bauer Battery PACK ga 44 ge aes eee ana eee n e Using the Panasonic AU BP402 Battery Pack e Using a Sony Battery Pack e Using the Sony BP 90 Battery PACK ca meee ord ah a awe oe ea e Using the Sony BP L60 BP L90 lithium ion Battery Pack e Using an AC Power Supply When Using the AJ B75 AC Adaptor Mounting the Lens Adjusting the Lens Flange Adjusting the White Shading Adjusting the Viewfinder e Adjusting the Position e Adjusting the Diopter and Screen acordas e Adjusting the Eyecup Position eDetaching the Eyecup eDetaching and Mounting the VIeW INder o o o ooooooooo Bold letters should be set or adjusted immediately after purchase OO GG N Audio Input Preparations e Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit eUsing the AJ MC700P Microphone Kit Option Mounted to the Main Unit eMounting the AJ MH700P Microphone Holder Option e Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit e Mounting a Wireless Microphone Connecting an Audio Component Mou
4. 69 Setting the Electronic Shutter eShutter Modes 71 e Selecting the Shutter Mode Speed 72 e Setting the Synchro Scan Mode 73 e Changing the Shutter Speed Mode Selection Range 74 Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value 74 Adjusting the Audio Level 75 Setting the Time Data eSetting the Time Code 77 eSetting the User Bit 78 el ocking the Time Code to an External OGUE cv va mos ada eta 79 eExternal Lock Operation Procedure nnana i 80 Setup Card Operations eSetup Card Handling 81 eSetup Card Data Operations 82 Cassettes eInserting and Ejecting Cassettes 87 ePreventing Accidental Erasure 88 Recording eBasic Procedures 89 eSuccessive Shooting 92 Playback Checking Recorded Contents eRec RevieW 94 eColor Playback 94 Connection With an External VTR 95 Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR eUsing the 26 pin 12 pin Output e E mass eos n ms 98 REI BUIO as as S eee as 100 Replacing the Backup Battery 101 Setting Menu Screens 102 Warning System 125 Emergency eject 127 Error Codes 127 Maintenance eCondensation 005 128 eCleaning
5. Panason c IWC Ll ae Operating Instructions For your safety 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 SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti tute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operating and maintenance service instructions in the literature accompa nying the appliance ATTENTION The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable At the end of it s useful life under various state and local laws it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery ATTENTION Le produit que vous avez achet est aliment par une pile au nickel cadmium La pile est recycla ble Pour obtenir des renseignements sur les facons de recycler cette pile appeler au 1 800 8 BATTERY Memory Back Up Battery Replace battery with part No CR2032 only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
6. This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function 82 When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5 the data is not written Data format error messages Error message Condition Countermeasure WRITE PROTECT The write protect switch on Set the write protect switch the side of the card is set on the side of the card to to ON OFF NO CARD A setup card is not Insert a card inserted ERROR The disk cannot be The card may be formatted defective Replace the card 83 Setup Card Operations Writing set data to cards 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu oper ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function SET UP CARD gt READ CAM WRITE CARD CARD CONFIG ID READ WRITE OFF FUNCT ION1 2R W ON L M H SET R W ON LEVEL 1 6 R W ON 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the WRITE gt CARD po sition 4 A menu shown below appears when the UP or DOWN button is pressed SET UP CARD READ CAM gt WRITE CARD CARD CONFIG ID READ WRITE OFF FUNCT ION1 2R W ON L M H SET R W ON LEVEL 1 6 R W
7. Variable VF range display MIC LOWCUT CH1 ON MIC LOWCUT CH2 ON EMPHASIS OFF LIMITER OFF TEST TONE NORMAL FRONT POWER ON ENG ON The phantom power is supplied OFF to the front microphone OFF The phantom power is not supplied to the front microphone NG FRONT MIC 40 E Camera microphone input level selection REAR MIC CH1 Rear jack AUDIO CH1 input microphone level selection REAR MIC CH2 Rear jack AUDIO CH2 input microphone level selection LINE CH1 CH2 4 0 ENG Rear jack AUDIO CH1 CH2 input line 6 dB input level selection REAR AUDIO STEREO ENG Audio CH1 CH2 rear jack input MONO selection STEREO Selects stereo input CH1 input is recorded in CH1 and CH2 input is recorded in CH2 MONO Selects monaural input The signals of CH1 and CH2 are mixed and recorded in CH1 and CH2 respectively MIC LOWCUT ON ENG CH1 INPUT high pass filter ON OFF CH1 OFF switching MIC LOWCUT ON ENG CH2 INPUT high pass filter ON OFF CH2 OFF switching EMPHASIS ON ENG Emphasis ON OFF switching during OFF recording The EE output signals are also linked with the setting of this switch LIMITER ON ENG Audio limiter ON OFF switching OFF ON The limiter functions OFF The limiter does not function TEST TONE NORMAL ENG NORMAL The TEST TONE signal is ALL output when the CAM BAR switch is set to BAR and the AUDIO IN switch CH1 is set to FRONT ALL The TEST TONE signal is output when the CAM BAR switch is set to BAR
8. 6 White balance memory display 7 Gain value display 8 Audio level display 9 Iris value display 10 Warning display 11 Safety zone marker 12 Center marker 13 Super iris ON display 14 TCG Time Code Generator display 53 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen 1 Extender display This is displayed when the lens extender is being used 2 Shutter speed mode display This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting OFF 1 60 Fixed at 1 60 sec 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 Shutter speeds seconds during standard mode 1 63 2 1 201 9 SYNCHRO SCAN Synchro scan mode is selected 3 Remaining tape length display This indicates the remaining tape length minutes for the VTR during recording Remaining tape length display 25 Mpbs lada e dar ui 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 5 Filter display This displays the type of filter selected 6 White balance memory display This displays the selected white balance automatic adjustment memory 54 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 Chamnel 1 Level Display ii im ca x VTR Level Meter 40 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 9 Iris value display
9. F2 During playback fast forward or rewind Notes REC lamp Flashes 1 time per second Flashes 4 times per second Flashes 1 time per second Flashes 4 times per second Warning tone Emitted 4 times per second Emitted 4 times per secondFl Warning contents The tape is nearing its end The tape has reached its end The battery has almost run out The battery has run out VTR section operation Operation continues Recording playback or fast forward operation stops Operation continues Operation stops Countermeasures Replace the tape as necessary Replace the cassette or rewind the tape Replace the battery as necessary Replace the battery When trouble occurs with the external VTR connected to the unit warnings are displayed only by the unit s REC and TALLY lamps When connecting the external VTR to the 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor and recording simultaneously with the internal and external VTRs the REC and TALLY lamps flash if trouble occurs in either VTR Check the warning displays of each VTR to confirm the error contents Warning system priorities are as follows SLACK BATTERY END TAPE END BATTERY NEAR END TAPE NEAR END HUMID SERVO RF CONOoRWND 126 Emergency eject Qo EMERGENCY screw I Push and turn Error Codes If the cassette is not ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed
10. The unit s TALLY lamp and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder indicate the REC status of the unit when 26P CONTROL is set to BOTH When 26P CONTROL is set to ON these lamps indi cate 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 adaptor AJ YA900P optional are shown in the following table Use this table as a reference for connection with an external VTR 8 PGND Composite video GND 9 CAMMIG H YODO AMICS o B Composite video signal s Tersa OOOO 7 eso 095 _ 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 60 dB SW201 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board of the unit must be set to ON side See page 98 Audio input level selector switch 60 dB Portable VTR Set the audio input level selector switch to 60 dB To the 26 pin connector of the AJ YA900P See page 98 for mounting the 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor Checking the Function Settings Check that the settings of the functions which control the 26 pin interface are set to
11. inside sliding cover Press this button to forcibly establish the super gain mode Each time it is pressed the gain is set in succession to 30 dB and OFF When 30 dB is allotted to the SUPER GAIN button DTL and other menu settings cannot be performed SUPER IRIS button This is used when backlight compensation is to be provided When it is pressed the switch settings are displayed inside the viewfinder for 3 seconds When it is pressed again back light compensation is released 18 O 4 EJECT cassette eject button Press this to insert or eject the cassette REW rewind button Press this to rewind the tape lts lamp lights during rewinding If this button is pressed during playback the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down FF fast forward button Press this to fast forward the tape Its lamp lights during fast forwarding If this button is pressed during playback the playback images are fast forwarded at approxi mately quadruple speed while the button is held down PLAY playback button Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or color video monitor Its lamp lights during playback If this button is pressed again during playback playback is paused and the lamp goes off After playback has been paused for 2 minutes the unit automatically switches to stop status STOP STOP button Press this to stop the tape travel
12. lt Note gt If a lens equipped with the automatic iris function is used the iris may experience hunting1 In these cases adjust the iris gain knob the knob marked IG IS S etc on the lens eSee 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 67 Adjusting the White Balance Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen The message appears when the display mode is set to 2 or 3 The displayed messages are as follows Error messages related to white balance adjustment Error message Meaming Treament COLOR TEMP HIGH The color temperature is too Select an appropriate filter high COLOR TEMP LOW The color temperature is too Select an appropriate filter low LOW LIGHT There is insufficient Increase the illumination or illumination gain LEVEL OVER There is too much illumination Decrease the illumination or gain UNSTABLE The shooting conditions are If flickering is a problem turn CONDITION unstable shooting is taking the SHUTTER switch to ON place under fluorescent lighting and stabilize the shooting or the camera is not being held conditions or pointed properly etc If the above error messages appear carry out the respective treatment attempt to adjust the white balance again If the erro
13. lt Notes gt e The frequency response for MIC LOWCUT ON are 200 Hz to 10 kHz eLIMITER initiates the limiter operation at a level equivalent to 3 dB below the peak 18 dB e AUDIO SELECT initiates the limiter operation at the MAN setting and the AGC op eration at the AUTO setting The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 110 FUNCTION 5 5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 5 settings FUNCTION 5 5 Variable VF range display gt VIDEO OUT MENU ON VIDEO OUT This is for selecting whether characters are to be displayed for the VIDEO OUT signals MENU ON Characters are displayed MENU OFF Characters are not displayed The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 111 Setting Menu Screens LOW SETTING Screen This page sets the low level LOW SETTING 16 9 P MASTER GAIN OdB H DTL LEVEL 12 V DTL LEVEL 14 DTL CORING 02 H DTL FREQ 04 Variable range spay MASTER GAI
14. or explosion Caution Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire FCC NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation 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 device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These lim its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is Operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate ra dio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications Operation of this equipment in a resi dential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTER FERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Contents Safety Precautions General and Features eFeatures of the Camera Section eFeatures of the VTR Section eSystem Configuration Controls and Their Functions ePower Supply Section
15. Adjusting the Lens Flange When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide angle positions during zoom operations adjust the flange back the distance from the lens mounting surface to the im age formation surface Once adjusted the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed Adjustment method Check the position of each part of the lens which must be operated in order to adjust the flange back with the lens Handling Instructions Approx 3 m Adjusting the Flange Back 1 Set the lens iris to manual 2 Open the iris Position the flange back adjustment chart about 3 m from the lens and illumi nate it so that an appropriate image output level is obtained If the image level is too high use the CC ND filters or the shutter Loosen the Ff ring clamping screw Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position manually or by electric drive Shoot the flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus Set the zoom ring to the wide angle position Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus At this time take care not to move the distance ring Repeat this operation four to seven times until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and wide angle positions O O NO UB OO Firmly tighten the Ff ring clamping screw eRefer to the Operating Instructions of the lens 30 31 m T Set the WHITE BAL selector switch
16. BOTH or ON at the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu See Selecting Functions for a description of the various function settings Starting Recording 1 Operate the external VTR and set it to recording paused status 2 Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens The internal and external V T Rs start recording simultaneously Pressing the button again sets both VTRs to the recording paused status If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording Even if one VTR comes to the end of its tape and stops the other VTR continues recording op eration Returning the VTRs to simultaneous recording status elf the internal VTR came to the end of its tape replace the cassette and press the VIR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens The external VTR continues recording opera tion during this time elf the external VTR came to the end of its tape replace the cassette and operate the external VTR to restart recording The internal VTR continues recording operation during this time lt Note gt Care should be taken as the internal VTR will assume recording paused status if the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens is pressed after replacing the external VIRS cassette 96 Functions of the Units VTR SAVE STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the units STOP REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop rewind or fast for ward modes respectively
17. Emergency screw 19 Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section 1 V Time Code Related Setup card insertion slot The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot MENU SET OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first of the pages which can be displayed appears OFF The setting menu is not displayed on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT con nector SHIFT ITEM button Each time this button is pressed the cursor moves on the setting menu page now displayed Use it when selecting items lt Note gt This switch functions differently depending on the operation item Check the function by oper ating the menu item by item UP button This is used to increment the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time itis pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF DOWN button This is used to decrement the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF PAGE button This is used to select the setting menu page Section 1 GENLOCK IN connector BNC The reference signal is supplied to this connector when the camera section is to be subject to genlock operation or when
18. REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off Tape operation buttons The tape operation buttons EJECT REW FF PLAY STOP do not function during recording 91 Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0 1 frame can be performed simply by press ing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point However the time until re cording starts differs according to the setting of the VTR SAVE STBY switch elf the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to SAVE recording starts about 2 seconds after the VTR START button is pressed elf the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to STBY recording starts immediately after the VTR START button is pressed Successive shooting when the power is turned off while recording is paused 1 Turn the power back on 2 Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording 92 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 Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run the cassette has been ejected or when using a tape which has only been recorded part way 1 Press the PLAY button while watching
19. SHUTTER SPEED Screen This page performs the shutter speed settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen Variable VF range display SYNCHRO ON ENG Synchro scan shutter speed setting SCAN OFF 1 100 ON ENG Shutter speed 1 100 setting ON OFF OFF 1 120 Shutter speed 1 120 setting ON OFF OFF SHUTTER SPEED gt SYNCHRO SCAN gt OFF 1 250 ON ENG Shutter speed 1 250 setting ON OFF OFF 1 500 ON ENG Shutter speed 1 500 setting ON OFF OFF 1 1000 Shutter speed 1 1000 setting ON OFF OFF lt Note gt The SUPER V mode setting is linked to the FUNCTION 2 5 menu setting The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 104 SYNCHRO SCAN Screen This page performs the synchro scan settings range displa 1 63 2 I pay SYNCHRO 1 63 2 USER Synchro shutter speed selection SCAN 1 201 9 ENG LED Screen This page sets the ON OFF setting for the LED display inside the viewfinder The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen GAIN 0dB range senas GAIN 3dB GAIN 0 dB This selects whether or
20. Super iris target value setting Backlight compensation mode The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 119 Setting Menu Screens VF OPERATION Screen This page performs the viewfinder display settings VF DTL VF OPERATION VF OUT sY VF DTL 2 ZEBRA1 DETECT 070 ZEBRA2 DETECT 085 ZEBRA2 SPOT ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 E ON OFF nem Vor range aspas The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays 120 VF OUT selection NAM N Additive Mix Signals with the highest level among R G and B are output VF DTL selection The detail of the VF signals is further boosted At the 0 setting the detail is the same as the main line ZEBRA1 DETECT level IRE value setting ZEBRA2 DETECT level IRE value setting ZEBRA2 ON OFF switching and SPOT selection FWhen ZEBRAZ2 is set to SPOT set the ZEBRA2 DETECT value higher than the ZEBRA1 DETECT value If the ZEBRA2 DETECT va
21. This displays the approximate iris setting F number 1 0 Warning display This displays the black balance white balance auto knee function super iris super gain and other warning displays 1 1 Safety zone marker This indicates the 80 or 90 setting when shipped from the factory range for the view finder screen area The screen area percentage is selected at the MARKER page of the setting menu eSee Setting the Marker Displays page 58 for a detailed description 1 2 Center marker This indicates the center of the viewfinder screen This marker is displayed when set to ON at the MARKER page of the setting menu 1 3 Super iris ON display This indicates that the super iris is ON 14 TCG display This displays the time code generator value 1 Iris value display The iris value is displayed when using a lens with the iris value display function 55 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Selecting Display Items The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by switching the display ON OFF setting independently for each item at the VF DISPLAY page The items which can be selected are as follows e Display mode See Display Mode and Setting Change Adjustment Course Message eExtender display eShutter speed mode display eRemaining tape length display eRemaining battery level display eFilter display eWhite balance memory display eGain value display el evel meter display e
22. and mercury arc lamps the strength of the R G and B colors changes in synchronization with the power line frequency even if the brightness of these lights appears to be constant Especially in areas where the power line fre quency is 50 Hz the vertical synchronizing frequency approx 60 Hz of the NTSC and the frequency 50 Hz of the lighting tend to interact This gives rise to flicker and to a phenome non where the hue changes along with the passage of time and it is it impossible to obtain the proper white balance These phenomena can be reduced by setting the shutter speed to 1 100 For this reason wherever the unit is used under fluorescent or mercury arc lamps and at a frequency of 50 Hz the shutter speed must be set to 1 100 and the white balance obtained This shutter speed of 1 100 should also be used during shooting 1 Set the switches as shown in the figure MENU SET OFF OFF S ASS o WS U GAIN Normally set to 0 dB When itis too dark WHITE BAL AorB FILTER knob dz kad aM It is set to the appropriate gain If the settings of the GAIN and WHITE BAL switches are changed a message informing of the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the setting change message display posi tion on the viewfinder screen However the message appears only when the display mode is set to 3 2 Select the FILTER knob setting in accordance with the lighting conditions eSee FILTER knob page 15 in the Shooting Reco
23. audio channel 1 and 2 sound or the stereo sound is output However only the mixed sound is output from the speaker and AUDIO OUT connectorz CH2 The audio channel 2 sound is output t MONITOR sound selector switch This selects the sound of the earphone when 1 2 is selected with the MONITOR SELECT switch 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 f can be heard The warning tones relating to the units operation or status can also be heard An earphone enabling a sufficiently high volume of sound to be heard is recom mended When the earphone is connected speaker sound is automatically muted jj Controls and Their Functions Shooting Recording Playback Function Section 1 T z Viewfinder Black and white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback Warn ings and messages relating to the units operating status and settings zebra pattern markers safety zone marker center marker etc can also be seen PEAKING control This is used to adjust the contours of the images inside the viewfinder to facilitate focusing It does not affect the camera s output signals CONTRAST control This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder It does not affect the cam
24. bit this button is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash 91 Controls and Their Functions YN TCG time code selector switch This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator F RUN This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless ofthe VTR s operation Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time code to an external source SET This position is used for setting the time code or user s bit R RUN This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succes sion of unedited shots Warning Status Display Section Tally lamp This is activated when the TALLY switch amp is at HIGH or LOW and it lights during recording by the VTR section It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the operator The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch HIGH or LOW TALLY switch This controls the tally lamp HIGH The tally lamp is made brighter OFF The tally lamp is extinguished LOW The tally lamp is made darker Back tally lamp This functions in the same way as the tally lamp when the back tally switch is set to ON Back tally switch This controls the back tally lamp ON The back tally lamp operates OFF The back tally lamp does not ope
25. condensa tion and if the tape is run under these conditions it will easily stick to the drum Therefore the following points should be observed i If the unit is moved under conditions where condensation may occur eject the tape Before inserting the tape set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display in the display window is not lighted If the HUMID display is lighted do not insert the tape until the display goes off The HUMID display is not lighted Cleaning the Video Heads Use the AJ CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required Improper use of the cleaning cassette may damage the video heads Therefore read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use Cleaning the Viewfinder Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder Wipe the lens with lens cleaner available on the market i Absolutely do not wipe the mirror If dirt etc has adhered to the mirror remove it using a air blower available on the market Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras Smear Smear occurs when shooting high intensity subjects and occurs more easily as the electronic shutter speed increases 128 129 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 colo
26. engineer mode and selection of displayed pages 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The setting status displays disappear from the viewfinder screen and the page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button until the LED page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN buttons LED lt Note gt ON OFF gt GAIN 0 dB This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the gain is set to any value other than 0 dB GAIN 3 dB This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the gain is set to any value other than 3 dB SHUTTER This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON WHITE PRESET This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the white balance memory channel is PRST EXTENDER This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the lens is in EX TENDER mode FILTER This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the filter is set to any value other than 3200K 3 Repeatedly press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired item 4 Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose lamp lighted not lighted for the selected item To select ON Press the UP button An asterix appears to the left of the item name To select OFF Press the DOWN button A period ap
27. for the relationship between displayed items and switch settings Relationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch setting positions and the time counter display The item displayed in the time counter display is determined by the TCG switch and DISPLAY switch settings Time code related switch settings and display items TCG switch DISPLAY switch Dleplavada position position Isplayed item ioe SET UB Userbit o em fm COS en UB CTL TG UB 61 Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu j 6 Hold down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The unit switches to ENG mode The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button until the TIME DATE page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function TIME DATE gt YEAR 98 MONTH 01 DAY 01 HOUR 00 MINUTE 00 M IME DATE SET Press the SHIFT ITEM button to select the item to be changed Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting value The number is incremented by 1 each time the UP button is pressed and decremented by 1 each time the DOWN button is pressed TIME DATE YEAR 98 MONTH 01 DAY 01 HOUR 00 MINUTE 00 M IME DATE SET When the settings have been completed pr
28. level mm mumu mm mu um un EE rem U OO NM RF SERVO HUMID SLACK CH1 dB CH2 VTR Section Operation Status Related Displays oe DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE F EE 0 E0QQRKR0KA me mm a aa aa aa an HOLD LU EE rer el Ct MER EE WIDE h t ot s ifrmi 0 Error code IEEJU BE Indicated in the display E TAPE F PES E window P9 E BATT F me 0 mumu 40 RF SERVO HUMID SLACK CH1 dB CH2 Warning display RF Lights when video head clogging occurs SERVO Lights when the servo is out of order HUMID Lights when condensation occurs on the head drum SLACK Lights when tape wind up trouble occurs eSee Warning System page 125 for a detailed description 60 Time Code Related Displays DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE f7m0 00 n00 a007 LAL Cece CC CL h imini s frmi E TAPE F E BATT F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK TILU TTU NII O O T N These lamps light to indicate the time code CTL and real time displays DF This lamp lights during drop frame mode SLAVE This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source HOLD This lamp lights when the time code generator is held when the HOLD button is pressed WIDE This lamp lights when a tape is recorded or played back with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Time counter display This displays the time code CTL user bit and real time eSee below
29. not the LED is iii i 6 lighted when the gain is any value EXTENDER other than 0 dB F GAIN 3 dB ON OFF lighted when the gain is any value other than 3 dB SHUTTER This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the shutter is ON This selects whether or not the LED is WHITE PRESET This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the AWB CH is PRESET EXTENDER This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the lens is in EXTENDER mode This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the filter is any value other than 3200K FILTER ON OFF lt Note gt The LED lights when both GAIN 0 dB and GAIN 3 dB are ON unless the gain is set to 3 dB or 0 dB The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 105 Setting Menu Screens SET UP CARD Screen This page sets the loading saving and formatting operations for setup cards Align the gt with the desired item and press the UP or DOWN button to perform the corresponding processing ltem READ gt CAM WRITE gt CARD CARD CONFIG ID READ WRITE FUNC1 2 R W For example so as not to change the CAMERA ID when reading from or writing to the SET UP CARD t
30. on the viewfinder screen when sound is input from the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack on the front panel Then check that the audio level disappears from the viewfinder screen when LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu is set to OFF g Check that the zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen when the ZEBRA switch is set to ON and disappears when the ZEBRA switch is set to OFF Note The items and functions in steps 3 to 6 may not be displayed or may not operate depending on the setting conditions Set the unit to engineer mode set DISPLAY MODE on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to 3 and then set the required items at the SHUTTER SPEED LED and MENU SELECT 1 3 to 3 3 pages 130 Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions 1 2 O ar OQO 7 Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation Turn the manual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the lens at subjects with differing brightness to check that the automatic iris adjustment functions Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the iris ring to check the manual iris ad justment Hold down the instant iris automatic adjustment button and aim the lens at subjects with differing bri
31. standard playback unit Bands S N ratio K factor 2T pulse Y C delay Y 30 Hz to 5 75 MHzo 1 0 dB p 3 0 dB Ps Pr 30 Hz to 2 75 MHz o 1 0 dB p 3 0 dB Better than 55 dB Within 2 Within 20 ns VTR Audio System during playback on a standard playback unit Sampling frequency Quantization Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Wow flutter Head room Emphasis 48 kHz synchronized to video 16 bits sample 20 Hz to 20 kHzt 1 0 dB at the reference level on MIC LOWCUT OFF status of the Setting Menu 85 dB or more at 1 kHz AWTD Within 0 1 at 1 kHz reference level Below measurable limit 20 dB Tir 50 Gs T2r 15 can be turned ON OFF VTR Tape Running System Tape used Tape speed Recording playback time FF REW time Connectors Input AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLR gt 2 3 pin female MIC IN XLR 3 pin female GENLOCK IN BNC TIME CODE IN BNC Output CAMERA OUT BNC VIDEO OUT BNC AUDIO OUT CH1 CH2 MIX XLR 3 pin male AUDIO CH1 CH2 OUT 12 pin multi connector option TIME CODE OUT BNC PHONES mini jack gt 2 Other DC IN XLR 4 pin male DC OUT 4 pin LENS 12 pin REMOTE ECU 6 pin Shoulder belt 1 DVCPRO format 1 4 inch M size cassette tape 67 640 mm s 50 Mbps 33 820 mm s 25 Mbps Approx 33 min 60 Mbps using the AJ P66MP Approx 66 min 25 Mbps using the AJ P66MP Approx 3 min using the AJ P66MP M
32. the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch u is set to MAN the audio level of audio chan nels 1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls However the audio CH1 level can also be adjusted using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control r on the front panel AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch audio channel 1 2 auto manual level adjustment se lector switch This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2 AUTO For adjusting the levels automatically MAN For adjusting the levels manually AUDIO IN audio input selector switch This selects the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 FRONT MIC The microphone input signals connected to the MIC IN jack s are recorded REAR MIC The microphone input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connec tors y are recorded REAR LINE The line input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors y are recorded REAR MIC POWER switch ON The phantom power is supplied to the rear microphone OFF The phantom power is not supplied to the rear microphone CUE switch CH1 The audio CH1 signals are recorded on the cue track 1 2 The signals of audio CH1 and CH2 are mixed together and recorded on the cue track CH2 The audio CH2 signals are recorded on the cue track AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 audio input channel 1 2 connectors XLR 3P An audio component or microphone is connected here AUDIO OUT connector XLR 3P This is connected to an audio component The a
33. the battery to an external power supply during external locking In order to maintain power supply continuity for the time code generator connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before unplugging the battery pack If the battery pack is unplugged first the external locking continuity of the time code cannot be assured Synchronizing the camera section to an outside source during external locking While the time code is locked to an external source the camera section is genlocked by the reference video signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector 80 Setup Card Operations Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards SHL 064HSRVS option This data can then be used to guickly 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 eOptional cards include the general purpose memory card SRAM 64 KB or more which is used as the setup card Setup Card Handling Setup cards can be inserted and ejected regardless of whether the power is on or off However setup cards should not be inserted or ejected during recording as this may result in misoperation Ejecting setup cards Lift up on the lower edge of the cover to open the cover and remove the setup card lt Note gt Take care not to touch the connectors at the front of the setup card Inserting setup cards Position the unit so t
34. top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 65 Adjusting the White Balance Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB white balance adjustment ABB black balance adjustment gt AWB will provide a better picture Normally the white balance and black balance do not need to be readjusted even if the power is turned off and then on again However the white balance must be readjusted when the lighting conditions change If black balance and white balance adjustments are started when the display mode is set to 2 or 3 messages informing of the adjustment course and results will appear on the viewfinder screen Set the display mode to 1 to not display these messages eSee Display Mode and Setting Change Message page 57 for a description of setting the display mode lt Notes gt e The white balance and black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen Therefore be sure to set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF eThe auto black balance ABB must always be re adjusted when the MASTER GAIN value for the LOW SETTING MID SETTING or HIGH SETTING on the setting menu has been changed when the super gain setting has been changed using the SUPER GAIN button and when the GAMMA setting ON OFF on setting menu FUNCTION 1 5 page has been switched eWith artificial lights particularly with fluorescent lights
35. use a screwdriver or oth er implement to push down and simultaneously turn the EMERGENCY screw This will enable the cassette to be ejected Turn off the power of the VTR As shown in the figure remove the rubber cap and fit a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross part of the EMERGENCY screw red While pressing on the screwdriver continue to turn the EMERGENCY screw in the counter clockwise direction until the cassette moves up Take out the cassette GI R GO N Return the rubber cap to its original position Note 1 Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw unless it is an emergency 2 Do not turn the screw in the clockwise direction After the cassette has moved up do not turn the screw any further Otherwise the mechanism may be damaged 3 After the cassette has moved up the cassette holder will not lock even when it is closed Before closing the cassette holder be absolutely sure to turn the power off and back on again to reset the mechanism s operation simultaneously o When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other the following error codes appear in the display window No a Sviests o ire seno is roroa e siwy reene o captan robe Loading trouble Maintenance Condensation If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum This is called
36. 0 GAMMA 00 100 0 0 The preset value differs according to 0 0 Gch flare setting The preset value differs according to the camera the camera G FLARE 100 B FLARE 0 10 R GAMMA B GAMMA lt Note gt The R FLARE G FLARE and B FLARE will not be initialized even when the initial ization default setting operation is performed Bch flare setting The preset value differs according to the camera Rch gamma compensation value for 0 the master gamma Bch gamma compensation value for the master gamma The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 117 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 5 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 5 settings MATRIX range display MATRIX MATRIX TABLE al Color adjustment table selection MATRIX B MATRIX i MATRIX l MATRIX MATRIX R G Color adjustment MATRIX i MATRIX R B Color adjustment MATRIX G R Color adjustment MATRIX G B Color adjustment MATRIX B R E Color adjustment MATRIX B G Color adjustment lt Note gt The white balance and black balance remain unchanged even when the MATRIX items are changed The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode lt N
37. EAR END range spas BATT END BATT NEAR END aa Battery near end audio ON OFF TAPE NEAR END TAPE END BATT END a me Battery end audio warning ON OFF ui Tape near end audio warning ON OFF A warning is given 3 minutes before the tape end Menu screen display methods Tape end audio warning ON OFF USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu OFF TAPE NEAR ON END OFF TAPE END OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode rae Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 1 5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 1 settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen Variable VF range nae DETAIL ON Detail H V ON OFF switching OFF ON or OFF for both H and V together 2D LPF ON ON OFF switching for 2 dimensional OFF LPF Low Pass Filter which reduces color smear MATRIX oe Color adjustment ON OFF switching OFF FUNCTION 1 5 gt DETAIL 2D LPF MATRIX SUPER COLOR GAMMA TEST SAW FLARE H F COMPE gt OFF SUPER COLOR ON ON OFF switching of the mode for OFF expanding the dynamic range of the colors Colors above the knee point are boosted GAMMA Gamma circuit ON OFF switching T TEST SAW ON Test signal ON OFF switching O
38. F switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the set tings of the selected items appear 56 Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below Setting change adjustment results messages and display modes e Display mode Conditions under which Message ank messages are displayed When the filter selection is ND n n 1 2 3 4 changed When the gain setting is GAIN n dB n 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 changed 21 A 30 When the WHITE BAL switch WHITE n n ACH BCH PRESET setting is changed When the OUTPUT AUTO AUTO KNEE ON or OFF KNEE switch is set to AUTO KNEE or OFF When the shutter speed SS 1 100 or 1 120 1 250 1 500 mode setting is changed 1 1000 S SCAN When the white balance is Ex AWB OK adjusted AWB e See Adjusting the White Balance page 66 for a detailed description When the black balance is Ex ABB OK adjusted ABB eSee Adjusting the Black Balance page 69 for a detailed description O Message displayed x Message not displayed The message is displayed for approximately 3 seconds immediately after the power for the unit is tu
39. FF FLARE ON Flare compensation ON OFF switching OFF H F COMPE ON ENG ON OFF switching of the mode for OFF increasing the detail in the high range FUNCTION 2 5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 2 settings eee Ne a AA range displa SFILTER INH OFF 9 E y SHOCKLESS AWB NORMAL FILTER INH ON Switch that determines whether AWB COLOR BARS SNG OFF memory Ach Bch data is stored for S GAIN OFF L M H each filter Sale ln DEE ON Ach and Bch memory only 2 memory units regardless of the filter OFF Data is stored for each filter 4x2 8 memory units SHOCKLESS OFF Shockless AWB ON NORMAL SLOW AWB NORMAL FAST OFF switching SLOW SHOCKLESS AWB ensures that no FAST shock will occur when A B PRST setting of the WHITE BAL switch is changed FAST high speed NORMAL normal speed or SLOW low speed can be set as the selection time COLOR BARS SMPTE ENG SMPTE SMPTE color bar SNG SNG SNG split color bar S GAIN OFF S GAIN ENG Selection method for releasing the super gain mode The underlined setting in the Vari able range column indicates the preset mode S GAIN This mode is released Menu screen display methods using the SUPER GAIN switch only USER menu Setting the MENU L M H This mode is released by switch to SET displays the USER changing the L M H switch setting menu S IRIS INH ON This is used to select the super iris ENG menu Holding down the OFF function u SHIFT ITEM and UP b
40. FUNCTION item user menu OFF display ON OFF BATT TAPE ON E BATT TAPE ALARM item user menu ALARM OFF display ON OFF ON This switches the display ON OFF This switches the display OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu fei Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 2 3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON OFF settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix E or period in front of the item on the screen Variable range sens FUNCTION 1 5 FUNCTION 1 5 item user menu display ON OFF FUNCTION 2 5 FUNCTION 2 5 item user menu display ON OFF FUNCTION 3 5 FUNCTION 3 5 item user menu display ON OFF E ON FUNCTION 4 5 FUNCTION 4 5 item user menu OFF display ON OFF MENU SELECT 2 3 FUNCTION 1 5 FUNCTION 2 5 FUNCTION 3 5 FUNCTION 4 5 FUNCTION 5 5 LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING FUNCTION 5 5 FUNCTION 5 5 item user menu display ON OFF LOW SETTING LOW SETTING item user menu display ON OFF MID SETTING MID SETTING item user menu display ON OFF HIGH SETTING HIGH SETTING item user menu OFF display ON OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode ON OFF O
41. However the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases Viewing playback images on the viewfinder Pressing the units PLAY button allows black and white playback images from the internal VTR tape to be viewed on the viewfinder Playback images from the external VTR cannot be viewed 97 Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26 pin 12 pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in Recording Simul taneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR eSee Connections on page 95 Mounting the 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor e Consult your local dealer when mounting the adaptor 1 Set the unit s internal switches 1 Remove the side panel on the display window side 2 Remove the Printed Circuit Board holder and remove the CAMERA ENC 4 Printed Cir cuit Board 3 Set SW201 to the ON side 4 To set the audio level to 20 dB set the SW4701 DIP switch accordingly CAM ENC 4 Printed Circuit Board ES gt lo ES AE AS i 255 40 sd PO JM q ON Ib Printed Circuit Board Holder THI J ki SS CAM ENC 4 Printed Circuit Board 60 dB default Pin No 20 dB setting Not used 2 Mount the 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor Controlling the external VTR with the units switches Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated
42. IC LINE switchable balanced more than 10 kohm MIC Menu setting to p 60 p 50 p 40 dBu LINE Menu setting to p 6 0 o 4 dBu Phantom o 48 V p 60 dB balanced 3 kohm Menu setting to p 60 p 50 p 40 dBu 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 0 5 to 18 Vp p high impedance 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm O 4 dBu balanced low impedance CH1 CH2 or MIX selectable p 20 dBu unbalanced low impedance 1 5 Vp p low impedance DC 11 17 V DC 11 17 V maximum rated current 0 1 A Sony battery connector screws included Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice ii Related Components Power supply related AU BP220 AU BP402 battery packs AG B425 battery charger for charging the AU BP220 and AU BP402 battery packs AU M402H battery case AJ B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5 inch viewfinder External VTR related Portable video cassette recorder AJ YA710P time code input output video input adaptor AJ YA900P 26 pin 12 pin output connector AQ EC1 extension control unit Connection cables for connecting an external VTR to the 26 pin interface i for connecting an external V TR to the 14 pin 26 pin interface SHAN C12TCA multi connector cable Audio components AJ MC700P microphone kit Stereo microphone AJ MH700P microphone holder WX RA700 wireless receiver WX R980 camera attachment Maintenance products AJ CL12MP cleaning tape AJ SC900 soft carrying case AJ HT900 carrying ca
43. N OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON FF Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu j22 MENU SELECT 3 3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON OFF settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix E or period in front of the item on the screen Variable VF range display LEVEL 1 6 OR LEVEL 2 6 LEVEL 3 6 E ON LEVEL 4 6 E MENU SELECT 3 3 e LEVEL 1 6 LEVEL 2 6 LEVEL 3 6 LEVEL 4 6 LEVEL 1 6 item user menu display ON OFF ENG LEVEL 2 6 item user menu display ON OFF ENG LEVEL 3 6 item user menu display ON OFF ENG LEVEL 4 6 item user menu display ON OFF ENG LEVEL 5 6 item user menu display ON OFF NG LEVEL 5 6 LEVEL 6 6 VF OPERATION LENS ADJ TIME DATE 2 2 ON TIME DATE item user menu display OFF ON OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode LEVEL 6 6 item user menu display ON OFF VF OPERATION item user menu display ON OFF LENS ADJ item user menu display ON OFF A Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch t
44. N EN Gains of 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 l 24 and 30 dB can be set T H DTL detail level setting What appears inside the parentheses at the top right indicates the camera V DTL LEVEL V DTL detail level setting mode This menu enables the 4 modes 14 16 9 P 4 3 P 16 9 l and 4 3 l of the camera to be set separately However the MASTER GAIN and MASTER l GAMMA settings are common to all the DTL CORING DTL coring setting modes i H DTL FREQ H DTL frequency selection 1 2 5 MHz 4 4 MHz 2 3MHz 5 4 5 MHz i 3 3 5 MHz V DTL FREQ Jy DARK DTL 00 LEVEL DEPEND 01 MASTER GAMMA 0 45 BLACK STRETCH OFF MATRIX TABLE A V DTL FREQ V DTL frequency selection P The frequency is suited to the progressive mode PIMIX The progressive and interlace frequencies are mixed lt Note gt l The frequency is suited to the DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND interlace mode function in a mutually opposite way DARK DTL Ir adela estr g LEVEL DEPEND is automatically tboosts the detail of the black l set to 0 when DARK DTL is set to a s ae value other than 0 and DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND 0 LEVEL DEPEND setting is automatically set to O when LEV It eliminates the detail only in the dark EL DEPEND is set to a value other areas when the Y detail is boosted than 0 The higher the number selected the wider the range across which the detail The underlined setting in the Vari is eliminated able range column indicates th
45. NIT at the DATA RESET page of the setting menu and press the UP or DOWN button 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 64 Selecting Functions VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu Selecting the required functions 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button to display the FUNCTION 3 5 page This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function FUNCTION 3 5 gt HUMID OPE OFF 26P CONTROL OFF REC START NORMAL TC MODE DF UB MODE USER PAUSE TIMER 30 BATTERY SEL NiCd 12 TCG VF DISP OFF TCG SET HOLD OFF 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the function to be changed 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting of the selected function If settings for other functions are also to be changed return to step 3 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the
46. ON WRITE Y UP N DOWN 5 Press the UP button to write data on the set up card When writing is complete the message shown below appears SET UP CARD READ CAM gt WRITE CARD CARD CONFIG ID READ WRITE OFF FUNCT ION1 2R W ON L M H SET R W ON LEVEL 1 6 R W ON WRITE OK 6 When menu operations have been completed return the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the units current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 84 Protecting stored data If the setup card s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON data is not rewritten even if the UP button is pressed in step 5 AF N Set to ON When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5 the data is not written Data writing error messages Error message Condition Countermeasure NO CONFIG The setup card is not Format the card formatted NO CARD A setup card is not Insert a card inserted WRITE PROTECT The write protect switch on Set the write protect switch the side of the card is set on the side of the card to to ON OFF ERROR Data cannot be written on The card may be the card defective Replace the card 85 Setup Card Operations Reading out data stored on cards 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu oper ations were comple
47. PAUSE TIMER Selection for the recording pause hold time 30 10 10 minutes 20 20 minutes 30 30 minutes BATTERY SEL i Battery type selectionF lt Notes gt NiCd 12 12 V Nicad battery eSet SW201 on the CAM ENC NiCd 13 13V Nicad battery board to ON when 26P CON AL oR a ei TROL is to be used EP Rene eChange the time on the TIME TCG VF DISP Viewfinder time code display ON OFF DATE menu screen when the ON Time code is displayed REAL setting is used for UB OFF Time code is not displayed MODE TCG SET HOLD TCG operation selection when TCG Even if the BATTERY SEL is selected vii OFF gt power ON gt REC to NiCd 12 13 or 14 the camera auto ON The t ci ihat TCG SET has bean matically senses whether or not an An selected is stored in the memory when ton Bauers Intelligent Battery is fitted the power is switched off and In the case of an intelligent battery a regeneration is not performed numences TEON percentage pi OFF Regeneration is performed pone AE 1S EEST ine without storing the fact that TCG SET viewfinder If the camera is usually used has been selected in the memory with an intelligent battery BATTERY SEL should be set to DIGITAL when the power is switched off Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 4 5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings FUNCTION 4 5 gt FRONT POWER FRONT MIC REAR MIC CH1 REAR MIC CH2 LINE CH1 CH2 REAR AUDIO ON 40dB 60dB 60dB 4dB STEREO
48. RUN switch to F RUN GO N Set the DISPLAY switch to TC 4 Supply reference time code and reference video signals with a phase relationship which meets the time code standards to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors respectively This locks the built in time code generator to the reference time code After about 10 seconds have passed since the time code generator was locked the external lock status is maintained even if the external reference time code is disconnected However if the reference time code is disconnected during recording REC the servo lock will be thrown out of order lt Note gt When the external locking operation is performed the time code is locked instantly to the exter nal time code and the same value as the external code value appears in the counter display position Do not set the VTR to recording mode for several seconds until the sync generator has stabilized Setting Time Data User bit setting during external locking When the time code is locked to an external source only the time data is locked to the time data of the time code from the external source Accordingly the user bit can be set independently for each unit The user bit can also be locked to the user bit of the time code from the external source eConsult your dealer for a detailed explanation Releasing the external lock Stop supplying the external time code and then set the F RUN R RUN switch to R RUN Switching the power supply from
49. T ITEM and UP buttons simul taneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu Variable range aspas MASTER GAIN EN Gains of 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB can be set H DTL LEVEL T H DTL detail level setting V DTL LEVEL gt V DTL detail level setting DTL CORING u DTL coring setting H DTL FREO H DTL frequency selection E 1 2 5 MHz 4 4 MHz 1 2 3 MHz 5 4 5 MHz 3 3 5 MHz V DTL FREO V DTL frequency selection P The freguency is suited to the progressive mode PIMIX The progressive and interlace freguencies are mixed I The frequency is suited to the interlace mode Dark detail setting It boosts the detail of the black areas DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND LEVEL DEPEND setting It eliminates the detail only in the dark gt areas when the Y detail is boosted The higher the number selected the wider the range across which the detail is eliminated MASTER Master gamma setting 0 01 steps be BLACK ON ON OFF switching for mode which STRETCH OFF compensates low illumination black out MATRIX TABLE iss Color compensation table selection Setting Menu Screens HIGH SETTING Screen This page sets the high level HIGH SETTING 16 MASTER GAIN H DTL LEVEL V DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H DTL FREQ V DTL FREQ DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND MASTER GAMMA BLACK STRETCH OFF MATRIX TABLE A What appears inside the parentheses at the top right indicates the camera
50. TERY FILTER e WHITE GAIN LEVEL METER IRIS CAMERA ID Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons BATTERY ON USER Battery voltage display ON OFF OFF ENG LEVEL METER Audio level meter display selection CH1 The meter displays only the CH1 signal level CH1eCH2 The meter displays both the CH1 and CH2 signal levels OFF No display IRIS IRIS Only the f number is displayed S IRIS ENG S IRIS Both the super iris ON status IRIS S and f number are displayed OFF S Only the super iris ON status is displayed OFF Neither the super iris ON status nor f number is displayed CAMERA ID ON USER ID mixing ON OFF during color bar OFF ENG recording The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode 1 Setting Menu Screens CAMERA ID Screen This page performs the camera ID settings Each time the UP button is pressed the character display changes in the order of space English letters A to Z numbers 0 to 9 and symbols space gt lt _ Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order Variable VF range display CAMERA ID y ID xr ee eH USER Camera ID input ENG lt Note gt Whether or not this set value is to be mixed is selected by setting CAMERA ID on the VF DISPLAY screen to ON or OFF
51. Warning Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder When the MENU SET OFF switch is set to SET the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen The setting menu is displayed in page units The following table lists all pages contained in the setting menu as well as an outline of the functions for each page The setting menu configuration can be changed according to the purpose Setting Menu Configuration rege Page name Function outline MARKER Marker settings Setting the Marker Displays VF DISPLAY Selection of viewfinder screen Setting Display displays ltems CAMERA ID Camera ID display settings Setting the Camera ID Display SHUTTER SPEED Shutter speed mode settings Setting the Electronic Shutter SYNCHRO SCAN Synchro scan shutter speed Setting the settings Electronic Shutter LED lamp display settings Setting the Lamp Display SET UP CARD Setup card Setup card operations MAIN FUNCTION Used function settings Oo BATT TAPE ALARM Selection of battery tape end o alarm FUNCTION 1 5 to 5 5 Used function settings Selecting Functions TIME DATE Time and date settings Selecting Functions SETTING LOW MID Camera settings Selecting Functions HIGH Camera settings Recording Adjustments VF OPERATION Viewfinder operations LENS ADJ Lens adjustments MENU SELECT 1 3 to User menu ON OFF settings 3 3 AUTO SHADING Automatic shading adjustments Shading DATA RESET Resettin
52. adecimal data such as memos date time etc to be recorded in the sub code track E GOS NM 5 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB Set the TCG switch to SET Select the UB MODE on the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu Set 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 digit The hexadecimal characters A to F appear as follows Hexadecimal Jefo se Set the F RUN R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN User bit memory function The user bit setting except for the real time is automatically stored in the memory and held even after the power is turned off However care should be taken as the settings are not stored in the memory if the time from when the power was turned on until the setting operations are completed and the power is turned off is less than 20 seconds lt Notes gt eWhen REAL has been selected for UB MODE the values set for HOUR and MINUTE on the TIME DATE page apply elf REAL has been selected for UB MODE and the DISPLAY switch is set to UB the LCD dis play is held when the menu switch is set to SET 78 CAM el MASTER SLAVE SLAVE 79 Setting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure Set the POWER switch to ON Set the F RUN R
53. aking a total of eight adjustment values When adjustment values matching the illumination conditions are selected from among the values stored in the memory the unit is automatically adjusted to the corresponding white balance A menu setting also al lows adjustment of only two values instead of the values for each filter In addition when the unit is shipped from the factory the white balance value for 3200K is stored in the memory as a preset value This value can be called when there is no time to adjust the white balance etc 5 Features High performance viewfinder e The high resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations e The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see eA center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi cates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations eA large aperture allows the screen to be easily seen even when the operator s eye is removed from the eyepiece eThe eyepiece can easily be detached When the eyepiece is detached the center of the screen will not become blurred even when viewed from a distance eOne touch position adjustment is possible not only in the right left direction but also in the forward backward direction Character display function The unit is equipped with a function that displays switch settings the automatic adjustment sta tus for black balance and wh
54. ata cannot be read out Data written by devices other than this unit cannot be read out 86 Cassettes eSee Cassettes page 135 for a description of cassettes which can be used with the unit 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 Reo Power ON If condensation has occurred inside the unit the HUMID display lights In these cases wait until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2 2 Press the EJECT button The cassette holder opens EJECT Button DS r MA fh ee Cassette Holder 3 Check that there is no slack in the tape insert the cassette and then firmly close the cas sette holder Checking that there is no slack in the tape Press the reel in with your finger and turn it lightly in the direction of the arrow If the reel does not turn there is no slack in the tape 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 switch to OFF to turn off the power then turn on the power again and immedi ately hold down the EJECT button If there is still power remaining in the battery the cassette will be ej
55. below at the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the set ting menu prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be controlled by the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens e26P CONTROL ON eSee Selecting Functions page 65 for a description of FUNCTION 3 5 page operations Switching from the internal VTR to the external VTR If the internal VTR experiences problems tapes becoming tangled condensation etc during operation and becomes unable to operate the VTR START button of the unit and the VTR but ton of the lens will not function In these cases setting the 26P CONTROL function as noted above at the FUNCTION 3 5 page allows the external VTR to be operated in place of the inter nal VTR using the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens Starting recording Operate the external VTR to set it to recording paused status and press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens The external VTR starts recording Pressing the button again sets the VTR to the recording paused status Output level of the 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor The output level factory settings are 60 dBu balanced for audio and SONY level for compo nent video When the built in SW4701 switch is set the audio output level can be changed to 20 dBu unbalanced and when both 1 and 2 of SW1 are set to ON the component video out put level can be changed to the MII level See previous
56. by the SHUTTER switch eDuring 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 speed can easily be changed using the SYNCHRO and buttons It can also be set using the UP or DOWN button eThe shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use SYNCHRO SCAN mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu 1 Perform the operations outlined in Changing the Display Mode page 58 and set the dis play mode to 2 or 3 at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu 2 Press the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the SEL side The current shutter set ting appears in the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen Ex 1 120 1 63 2 etc FEN Ze ER SHUTTER Switch 3 Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL side repeatedly until the desired mode or speed ap pears When all modes and speeds can be displayed the display changes in the order shown below Ifthe required shutter speeds and modes have been designated beforehand only the designated speeds or modes appear Standard Mode r 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 I SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 72 Setting the Synchro Scan Mode 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen W
57. conform to PCMCIA standard ratings as setup cards Stored data can be saved individually or according to the shooting conditions allowing the same setup conditions to be easily reproduced and assisting in standardizing setup conditions between individual data High function electronic shutter Using the built in electronic shutter achieves steady images even of quickly moving subjects In addition the following special operation modes can also be selected eSynchro scan mode This mode is suited for shooting personal computer and workstation mon itor screens and provides images with little horizontal stripe noise Wide range of video gain selections Gain values can be selected from 3 dB to 30 dB using the setting menu and the GAIN switch The high S N ratio allows images with little noise to be obtained even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark locations Using the SUPER GAIN switch provided specially to implement the super gain function the video gain can be set to 30 dB Automatic adjustment and memory functions for black balance white balance The black set black balance and white balance can be automatically adjusted by simple switch operations Adjustment values are held in the memory even if the power for the unit is turned off so there is no need to readjust the balance each time the power is turned on There are two memory systems for white balance which can hold four adjustment values each for the CC and ND filters m
58. ction B G G G G G G G G G G The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 114 LEVEL 1 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 1 settings Variable range us C DTL COMPE bt las Chroma DTL ON OFF switching OFF CHROMA DTL 0 15 ENG Chroma DTL setting C DTL CORING CON Chroma DTL CORING setting KNEE Knee aperture ON OFF switching APERTURE Detail above the knee point is boosted SLIM DTL ON ON OFF switching for mode which OFF narrows detail CORNER DTL ON ON OFF switching for mode which OFF increases edge resolution LEVEL 2 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 2 settings Variable range aspas SKIN TONE DTL Skin tone detail ON OFF switching OFF SKIN TONE HUE Skin tone hue setting u This sets the phase of the skin tone SKIN TONE Skin tone level setting LEVEL This sets the intensity of the colors in AS the skin tone detection range It changes the level in the amplitude direction detection range It changes the hue in the phase direction SKIN TONE Skin tone width setting WIDTH SKIN TONE CORING Skin tone coring setting This changes the amount of SKIN TONE range detail SKIN TONE This sets ZEBRA in t
59. d when the menu display mode has been set to 3 de fault setting the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds on the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen I The knob and filter settings are E Examples of filter settings to match listed below shooting conditions FILTER PR Filter Shooting condition knob setting Description nn nn 1 Sunrise sunset inside a studio zu 2 Outdoors under a clear sky SPOOR FIANS 3 Outdoors under a cloudy or rainy sky a ans 4 Snow scenes high mountains 4 5600K 1 16ND coastlines and other extremely clear and bright scenes Synchro scan adjustment switches These switches are used to adjust the synchro scan speed Pressing the switch reduces the shutter speed pressing the switch increases the shutter speed Set these switches to a position where the side bar noise in the viewfinder is eliminated during personal computer monitor shooting etc AE WHITE BAL white balance memory selector switch PRST Set to this position when there is no time to adjust the white balance The white bal ance value for 3200K is stored in the memory A or B When the AUTO W B BAL switch is pressed to the AWB side the white balance is automatically adjusted in accordance with the setting position of the filter knob and the adjustment value is stored in memory A or memory B When the FILTER knob and the WHITE BAL switch are set to the same positions as the ones set w
60. e AG EC1 describe operations for when the AQ EC1 is connected to an AG series digital camera When the AQ EC1 is connected to the AJ PD900W some functions differ and some features cannot be used 6 pin Cable ECU Comnector AQ EC1 lt Notes gt eThe POWER switches of the unit and AQ EC1 must be set to OFF before the 6 pin cable is connected or disconnected eAll adjustments and settings made using the switches and controls other than the menu setting section of the AQ EC1 are erased when the units POWER switch is set to OFF Also adjust ments and settings made using the AQ EC1 cannot be written to setup cards However when the AQ EC1 is connected again these settings return to the AQ EC1 settings Menu contents set with the menu setting section are saved lt Note gt The functions of the AG EC1 are limited as follows e The STORE switch does not function If the menu settings are changed while the AQ EC1 is connected to the AJ PD900W the new menu settings are saved automatically as soon as the changes are made Note that the AQ EC1 gain switch displays 3 0 and 9 correspond to L M and H and the OUTPUT switch settings CAMERA TEST and BAR to CAM AUTO KNEE ON CAM AUTO KNEE OFF and BAR for each main unit eThe Synchro scan and Super V modes cannot be used while the AQ EC1 is connected to the unit eThe lens iris IRIS control of the AQ EC1 is valid only when the lens iris AUTO MANUAL se lector is setto AUTO
61. e MASTER Master gamma setting 0 01 steps preset mode GAMMA Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER i menu BLACK ON OFF switching for mode which ENG menu Holding down the STRETCH compensates low illumination SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simul black out taneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG MATRIX TABLE ae Color compensation table selection menu 112 MID SETTING Screen This page sets the middle level MID SETTING 16 9 P MASTER GAIN 9dB H DTL LEVEL 12 V DTL LEVEL 14 DTL CORING 04 H DTL FREQ 04 V DTL FREQ P DARK DTL 00 LEVEL DEPEND 03 MASTER GAMMA 0 45 BLACK STRETCH OFF MATRIX TABLE A What appears inside the parentheses at the top right indicates the camera mode This menu enables the 4 modes 16 9 P 4 3 P 16 9 l and 4 3 1 of the camera to be set separately However the MASTER GAIN and MASTER GAMMA settings are common to all the modes lt Note gt DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND function in a mutually opposite way LEVEL DEPEND is automatically set to O when DARK DTL is set to a value other than 0 and DARK DTL is automatically set to O when LEV EL DEPEND is set to a value other than 0 The underlined setting in the Vari able range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIF
62. e lighting conditions and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B When the white balance and black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST and set the FILTER knob to 1 this will achieve a 3200 K white balance If the knob is set to any other position a 5600 K white balance is achieved To adjust the white balance on site select the filter which corresponds with the lighting conditions set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B and adjust the white balance by following the steps below 1 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance 2 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the ABB side to adjust the black balance 3 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance For details on how to adjust the white balance read through the section entitled Adjusting the white balance black balance page 66 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom When using the electronic shutter set the shutter speed and operation mode eSee Setting the Electronic Shutter page 71 for a detailed description Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights during recording 5 Press the VTR START button again to stop recording The
63. ected However this operation should not be repeated Preventing Accidental Erasure Set the tab on the cassette to the SAVE side to prevent the recorded contents of tapes from being accidentally erased 88 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 eSee the Inspections Before Shooting page 129 for a description of inspection procedures Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette 1 Insert a charged battery pack 2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted elf the HUMID display appears wait until the display goes off elf five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted replace the bat tery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack 3 Check that there are no cables etc around the cassette holder and top panel and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder 4 Check the following items and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder e The cassette is not set to write protect status e There is no slack in the tape 89 90 Shooting images 1 2 WW N A az Select the filter in accordance with th
64. elect ing display pages Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value To change the reference value change the A IRIS LEVEL A IRIS PEAK AVE A IRIS MODE value on the LEVEL 6 6 page of the setting menu using the UP or DOWN button 74 75 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 eWhen the input volume is normal the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from the left eWhen the rightmost 0 dB turns asterisk mark the input volume is excessive Adjust the level so that the display bar does not turn mark x 40 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 When the optimal level cannot be set The maximum attenuation of the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel is about 20 dB When the optimal level cannot be set within this range adjust the level using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel Using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 controls at the bottom of the front panel and on the side panel Normally the control at the bottom of the front panel is turned completely to the right and the recording level is adjusted using the control on the side panel The control at the bottom of the front panel is used to throttle the level when the input level in creases suddenly during recording 76 Setting the Time Data Sett
65. er display number changes to 00 00 00 00 Set the LIGHT switch to ON and check that the display window is illuminated Press the REW button and then press the PLAY button after the tape has rewound for a while Check that the recording playback and rewind operations are performed properly Press the FF button and check that fast forward operation is performed properly 131 Inspections Before Shooting 2 Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions j Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch to AUTO 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 switch to FRONT MIC 3 Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level 3 Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions 1 2 3 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 switch to FRONT MIC Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch to MAN Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 CH2 controls and check that the level display increases when the controls are turned to the right 4 Earphone and Speaker Inspections 1 2 3 4 Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to STBY Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack Check that the sound to the speaker is cut off and that the microphone sound can be heard from the earphone Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes 5 Inspections when Usi
66. era s output signals BRIGHT control This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder It does not affect the camera s output signals ZEBRA zebra pattern switch This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder ON The zebra pattern is displayed OFF The zebra pattern is not displayed When the unit is shipped from the factory the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those parts with an IRE video level from approx 70 to 85 are displayed The displaying of parts with a level ranging from 50 to 110 or more or with a certain level can also be set on the setting menu Diopter control knob This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clear ly in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera s operator Eye cup Viewfinder forward backward left right position clamp lever Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward backward or left right direction Eyecup forward backward movement ring Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyecup in the forward backward direction Viewfinder stopper screw To detach the viewfinder from the camera loosen this screw and then detach the view finder Ad Shooting Recording Playback Function Section 2 CC ND FILTER filter selector knob This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject If the setting of this knob is change
67. ess the SHIFT ITEM button to select TIME DATE SET and then press the UP or DOWN button The time starts from when the button is pressed When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen lt Note gt The seconds cannot be set and always start from O seconds 6 Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 49 However these procedures vary slightly according to the item Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows Adjustment setup items at the setting menu Adjustment setup item Operation reference Setting the gain selector value SETTING Setting the Gain Selector LOW MID HIGH Value Setting the DTL and gamma etc Selecting the shutter speed SHUTTER SPEED Setting the Electronic mode to be used Shutter Setting the synchro scan mode SYNCHRO SCAN Setting the Electronic shutter speed Shutter Selecting required functions FUNCTION 1 5 to 5 5 Selecting Functions Shading adjustment AUTO SHADING Shading Adjustment Setup card data operations SET UP CARD Setup Card Operations 63
68. g the setting menu Returning to the default settings See the corresponding pages for a detailed description of each page s functions co i h TI E Z O O a a g a 72 73 107 107 al gk h E m lt m m gt O F O O gt O lt Note gt When connecting the AG EC1 extension control unit option and controlling the AJ PD900W externally the engineer menu is always opened as the setting menu 47 Warning Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Changing the setting menu configuration The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode When using the engineer menu switch the unit to engineer mode as described below The unit is switched to user mode by setting the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The unit is switched to engineer mode by holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simul taneously and setting the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The user and engineer modes differ as follows User mode Only the selected pages the setting menu can be used The data set on each page is written to the non volatile memory allowing it to be stored for extend ed periods of time Engineer mode All pages contained in the setting menu can be used In addition the data set at each page is written to the non volatile memory allowing it to be
69. ghtness to check the instant iris automatic adjustment performance Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and change the GAIN switch setting toL M and H to check the following items The iris is adjusted with respect to subjects with the same brightness in accordance with the switch setting The gain value display on the viewfinder screen changes in accordance with the switch setting When a lens with an extender is mounted set the extender to the used position to check that the extender functions properly Perform 1 Tape Running Inspections to 4 Earphone and Speaker Inspections below consecutively Inspecting the VTR Section 1 Tape Running Inspections j GB A 0 N O ON OO Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off Set the F RUN R RUN switch to R RUN Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL Press the units VTR START button and check the following items i The tape reels turn i The counter display number changes i The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights i The RF and SERVO lamps in the display window do not light Press the units VTR START button again Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off Check the same operations as in steps 5 and 6 using the VTR button of the lens Press the RESET button and check that the count
70. h the unit to engineer mode or select the SHUTTER SPEED page at the MENU SELECT page beforehand 1 5 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SHUTTER SPEED page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function SHUTTER SPEED gt SYNCHRO SCAN 1 100 lt Note gt The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen Press the SHIFT ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the position of the mode or shutter speed to be set The selected mode or speed changes from used ON to not used OFF and vice versa each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen lt Note gt When operating the unit from the AQ EC1 extension control unit option even if the SHUTTER SPEED page is operated from the unit the switches of the AQ EC1 have priority regarding the actual shutter speed eSee Setting Menu Configuration page 47 for a description of engineering mode and s
71. hat the panel with the logo faces you insert the setup card into the setup card insertion slot and then close the cover lt Note gt Check that the unit is positioned with the logo facing you and that the characters are facing the correct direction and then insert the card Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction If the card is difficult to insert the card may be backwards or upside down In these cases do not attempt to force in the card but check whether the card is backwards or upside down and then reinsert the card Usage and storage precautions The following points should be observed when using and storing setup cards eAvoid high temperatures and humidity e Do not expose setup cards to water eAvoid electrostatic charges Store setup cards inserted in the unit with the cover closed 81 Setup Card Operations Setup Card Data Operations Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the SET UP CARD page of the setting menu lt Note gt When operating the unit with a remote controller the SET UP CARD page cannot be operated from the unit Formatting setup cards 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu oper ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears
72. he ID READ WRITE should be selected to OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 106 MAIN FUNCTION Screen This page performs the adjustment function settings MODE 16 9 P range a MODE AUTO REC MODE 16 9 P The mode for recording the signals gt AER 4x3 P onto the VTR is selected 16 9 501 16 9 P 525P 16 9 signals are 4 3 501 recorded at 50 Mbps 16 9 25 4 3 P 525P 4 3 signals are 4 3 251 recorded at 50 Mbps 16 9 501 5251 16 9 signals are recorded at 50 Mbps 4 3 501 5251 4 3 signals are recorded at 50 Mbps 16 9 251 5251 16 9 signals are recorded at 25 Mbps 4 3 251 5251 4 3 signals are recorded at 25 Mbps PB MODE ld ENG The playback mode is selected AUTO The recording mode is automatically detected and the 25l recording is played back in the mode detected P Progressive mode 501 50M interlace mode 25l 25M interlace mode This selects the RET SW function REC CHECK The REC CHECK operation is performed CAM RET The return signal output operation is performed BATT TAPE ALARM Screen The battery end and tape end audio warnings during shooting can be switched off if they become undesirable BATT N
73. he SKIN TONE ZEBRA range to ON or OFF This changes the coring in the range across which ZEBRA can be seen 115 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 3 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 3 settings ran ispl gt M PED 000 ange a SET UP 7 5 A M PED Master pedestal level setting MANUAL KNEE ON i KNEE POINT 197 KNEE SLOPE 18 WHITE CLIP ON WHITE CLIP LVL 110 Setup level switching 0 0 setup for both camera output and tape 7 5 7 5 setup for both camera output and tape 7 5 A 7 5 setup for camera output 0 setup for tape When the setting is changed to 0 or 7 5 chroma and burst levels on the CAM ENC board are required to adjust again MANUAL KNEE NG Mode setting when AUTO KNEE switch is set to OFF KNEE POINT Manual knee point position setting KNEE SLOPE Manual knee inclination setting WHITE CLIP White clip ON OFF switching WHITE CLIP LVL 9 I White clip level setting The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 116 LEVEL 4 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 4 settings LEVEL 4 6 m range displa GR FLARE 2 Zu FLARE R FLARE Rch flare setting FLARE GAMMA 0
74. hen the adjustment was made the adjustment value stored in the memory is called and the unit is automatically adjusted to the white balance which corresponds to this value If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to 3 de fault setting the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the WHITE BAL switch dis play position on the viewfinder screen Example W A 15 Controls and Their Functions Shooting Recording Playback Function Section 3 O 1 AUTO KNEE function OUTPUT output signal selector AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit viewfinder and video monitor The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the images shot by the camera have been selected M OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch setting positions BARS Color bar signals are output The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated Set the switch to this position in the following cases eWhen adjusting the video monitor eWhen recording color bar signals CAM AUTO KNEE OFF The images shot by the camera are output The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated The default setting is MANUAL KNEE CAM AUTO KNEE ON The images shot by the camera are output The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated GAIN gain selector switch This is used to change the video amplifiers gain in accordance with the lighting conditions during shooting The gain values co
75. hen the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SYNCHRO SCAN page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function SYNCHRO SCAN 163 2 3 Press the UP the value increases or DOWN the value decreases button repeatedly to display the desired frequency The frequency can be switched continuously within the range of 63 2 Hz to 201 9 Hz 4 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen Pressing the SYNCHRO and buttons in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode results in the same operation which is performed when the UP and DOWN buttons mentioned above are pressed lt Note gt The picture may be subject to changes flickering for a moment when the frequency is switched in the synchro scan mode This is normal and not an indication of trouble 7 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 SYNCHRO SCAN mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the fac tory To operate the SHUTTER SPEED page switc
76. ing the Time Code When using both the user bit and the time code set the user bit first If the time code is set first the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set causing the set time code to become inaccurate The time code can be set within the range of 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC Set the TCG switch to SET 3 Set TC MODE on the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu to DF or NDF Select DF when the time code is to be advanced during drop frame mode and NDF when the time code is to be advanced during non drop frame mode 4 Set the time code 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 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 is to be advanced regardless of the VTR s operation Set the switch to R RUN when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress Time code status during battery replacement The back up mechanism functions even while replacing the battery to allow the time code gen erator to continue operating for extended periods of time approx 1 year Setting the Time Data Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hex
77. ite balance warning displays etc on the viewfinder screen In addition when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit s power sup ply the remaining battery level can be displayed numerically on the viewfinder screen Warning system for displaying the VTR section status The unit informs of VTR trouble the end of the tape battery wear etc with various warning lamps and a warning tone The remaining tape time can also be checked by the character dis play inside the viewfinder Four filter disks as standard equipment CC color temperature conversion and ND neutral density filters are provided as standard equipment This allows the optimal filter setting to be selected from among four combinations in accordance with the brightness of the subject Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference value The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be finely adjusted by setting menu opera tions Auto close function The unit is equipped with an auto close function which automatically closes the lens in the fol lowing Cases eWhen the black balance is automatically adjusted eWhen the power is turned off in the auto iris mode Generation of SMPTE SNG color bar and reference audio signals The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE type color bar signal to facili tate color monitor adjustments and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to facilitate audio level adjus
78. lder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook Light shoe Mount the video light etc onto this shoe Lens mount bayonet type Mount the lens here Lens clamping lever Insert the lens into the lens mount k and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens Lens mount cap Press up the lens clamping lever to remove this cap Keep the cap in place if the lens is not going to be mounted Lens cable clamp This is for clamping the lens cable Tripod mount When the unit is to be secured to a tripod mount the optional tripod attachment LENS connector 12 pin Hook up the lens connecting cable to this connector Consult with your dealer concerning the lens which you are going to use Shoulder pad Adjust this pad to facilitate operation when carrying the unit on your shoulder Its position can be brought forward or backward and adjusted by loosening the two set screws 11 Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section 1 r AUDIO LEVEL CH1 audio channel 1 recording level control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch u is set to MAN the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control t on the side panel MIC IN microphone input jack XLR 3 pin Connect an optional microphone to this jack The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack AUDIO LEVEL CH1 CH2 audio channel 1 2 recording level controls When
79. lity and sensitivity mobility dustproofing and dampproofing etc In ad dition both the camera section and the VTR employ a digital signal processing system which further improves picture quality and realizes a system for controlling setting menu and subject data by using world standard memory cards Features of the Camera Section The camera section of the AJ PD900W has the following features eHigh sensitivity 2000 lux F8 eHigh S N ratio 60 dB eUltra low smear eUltra low flare Digital signal processing Signal processing is digitized by a 36 MHZ typ 10 bit AD DA converter This improves picture quality stability and reliability and allows the viewfinder screen displays as well as numerous adjustment and setup items to be converted to menus Setting menu The setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen and controls the status displays mes sages marker displays etc Whether or not to display each item as well as the display condi tions when items are to be displayed can be selected according to the users convenience For example display ON OFF for the lamp display which informs the user that the unit has entered irregular status can be selected for 6 different conditions The setting menu is also used to select various settings and functions and execute memory card operations etc Setup cards Setting menu and subject data can be stored on SRAM memory cards with a capacity of 64 kilo bytes or greater which
80. lris value super iris ON status display eCamera ID display eThe camera ID is displayed when recording the color bar according to the OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch setting See Setting the Camera ID page 59 for a detailed description Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button until the VF DISPLAY page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function Display mode VF DISPLAY Extender display gt DISP MODE 3 Shutter speed mode display EXTENDER ON Remaining tape length display Si Ui ON Remaining battery level display BATTERY Filter display FILTER White balance memory display WHITE Gain value display GAIN a Level meter display LEVEL METER Iris value super iris ON status display IRIS Camera ID display CAMERA ID 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired item 4 Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose whether to display ON or not display OFF the selected item on the viewfinder screen The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed Repeat steps 3 and 4 when setting display ON OFF for other items 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OF
81. lue is less than the ZEBRA1 DETECT value the ZEBRA pattern will not be displayed TIME DATE Screen This page performs the date and time settings After the date and time have been changed pressing the UP or DOWN buttons executes the settings TIME DATE YEAR 98 MONTH 01 DAY 01 HOUR 00 Variable VF range display YEAR Year setting ENG Month setting MINUTE 00 ENG ENG NG TIME DATE SET ENG Minute setting TIME DATE SET Date time confirmation Note The seconds are cannot be set The time always starts from the zero second setting MENU SELECT 1 3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON OFF settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix E or period in front of the item on the screen Variable VF range display MARKER ON ENG MARKER item user menu display OFF ON OFF VF DISPLAY ON ENG VF DISPLAY item user menu display OFF ON OFF CAMERA ID ON ENG CAMERA ID item user menu display OFF ON OFF E ON SHUTTER ON ENG SHUTTER SPEED item user menu gt OFF SPEED OFF display ON OFF SYNCHRO ON ENG SYNCHRO SCAN item user menu SCAN OFF display ON OFF ENG ENG NG MENU SELECT 1 3 EMARKER EVF DISPLAY ECAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED ESYNCHRO SCAN ILED ESET UP CARD MAIN FUNCTION BATT TAPE ALARM ILED ON ILED item user menu display ON OFF OFF SET UP CARD ON SET UP CARD item user menu display OFF ON OFF MAIN FUNCTION ON MAIN
82. m Built in filters Guantization Digital signal processing Horizontal drive freguency Programmable gains Super gain Shutter speeds Lens mount Sensitivity Minimum subject brightness Image S N ratio Horizontal resolution Vertical resolution Sampling frequency Registration CRT Horizontal resolution Controls switches DC 12 V 29 W 32UF to 104UF p 4u to 140UF Less than 85 relative humidity Approx 80 min using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery Approx 14 52 lbs 6 6 kg incld main unit viewfinder lens battery pack tape and microphone 413 16C W q 8 16 exclud handle H q 12 s D 122 5q 204q 313 mm 2 3 inch on chip M FIT type of CCD RGB 3 CCD system 520 000 pixel F1 4 prism system 1 3200K 5600Ko 1 4 ND 5600K 5600Ko 1 16 ND 10 bit A D R G and B channels 36 MHz 16 bit long operation 36 MHz 18 0 MHz 3 positions can be set from among p 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB 30 dB 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 and 1 1000 sec Synchro scan mode 1 63 2 1 201 9 sec 2 30Bayonet type F8 2000 lux 89 9 reflection 2 lux F1 4 030 dB 60 dB typ 700 lines center typ 450 lines 36 MHz Below 0 05 entire range excld lens N 0 1 5Omonochrome 600 lines center typ Controls BRIGHT CONTRAST PEAKING Switches TALLY ZEBRA 133 Specifications VTR Section Accessories VTR Video System during playback on a
83. me the time code value cannot be backed up In addition the BACK UP BATT EMPTY display appears in the viewfinder for 3 seconds when the POWER switch is set to ON to indicate that the battery must be replaced Consult your dealer when replacing the battery DO Backup battery ia Setting Menu Screens MARKER Screen This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder Variable VF range display CENTER MARK ON USER Center mark display ON OFF OFF ENG MARKER CENTER MARK ON SAFETY ZONE 1 SAFETY ZONE USER Safety zone switching display OFF 1 6 ENG The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 102 VF DISPLAY Screen This page sets the setting for the display information inside the viewfinder Variable VF range display simultaneously and setting the DISP MODE 1 3 USER ENG Display Change 2 FILTER GAIN AUTO KNEE SW SHUTTER ABB ATATUS AWB STATUS MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu EXTENDER ON USER Extender display ON OFF F ENG SHUTTER USER Shutter speed display ON OFF F ENG TAPE USER Remaining tape length display ON FF ENG OFF VF DISPLAY gt DISP MODE 3 EXTENDER ON SHUTTER TAPE BAT
84. mode This menu enables the 4 modes 16 9 P 4 3 P 16 9 l and 4 3 l of the camera to be set separately However the MASTER GAIN and MASTER GAMMA settings are common to all the modes lt Note gt DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND function in a mutually opposite way LEVEL DEPEND is automatically set to O when DARK DTL is set to a value other than 0 and DARK DTL is automatically set to O when LEV EL DEPEND is set to a value other than 0 Variable VF range display MASTER GAIN Gains of 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB can be set H DTL LEVEL V DTL LEVEL H DTL detail level setting u V DTL detail level setting E E E E DTL coring setting E E E E E N N N N N N N N H DTL frequency selection 1 2 5 MHz 2 3 MHz 3 3 5 MHz 4 4 MHz 5 4 5 MHz 5 V DTL FREQ P V DTL frequency selection PIMIX P The frequency is suited to the progressive mode PIMIX The progressive and interlace frequencies are mixed I The frequency is suited to the interlace mode DARK DTL 0 5 Dark detail setting It boosts the detail of the black areas ENG LEVEL DEPEND setting It eliminates the detail only in the dark areas when the Y detail is boosted The higher the number selected the wider the range across which the detail MASTER GAMMA is eliminated BLACK ON ON OFF switching for mode which STRETCH OFF compensates low illumination black out MATRIX TABLE Color compensation table sele
85. nce adjustment the gain selector circuit switches automatically In addition flicker and noise may appear on the viewfinder screen but this does not indicate a malfunction e he black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Therefore be sure to set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF elf black shading is not satisfactory even when ABB is OK open the AUTO SHADING page of the setting menu and execute black shading adjustment See page 124 270 Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the units electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Mode Shutter speed Application Standard 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 This mode is used to shoot clear images of and 1 1000 seconds quickly moving subjects SYNCHRO 248 steps in the range This mode is used to reduce horizontal stripe SCAN from 63 2 Hz to 201 9 Hz patterns for monitor screens with a vertical scanning frequency of 60 Hz or more lt Notes gt elncreasing the shutter speed lowers the camera sensitivity regardless of electronic shutter mode e If the iris is set to AUTO the iris opens and the depth of the focuses decreases as the shutter speed rises 71 Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode Speed e The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set
86. ndby status Holding down the RET but ton rewinds and plays back up to 10 seconds of the tape lt Note gt The rec review function cannot be used unless recording has been performed for more than 1 second Connecting a color monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the unit allows color playback im ages to be viewed on the monitor 94 Connection With an External VTR The unit is eguipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR e Mounting the AJ YA900P 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor option and connecting the 26 pin ca ble option to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section internal VTR of the unit and an external VTR The component video signal is output from the 26 pin interface Precautions When Connecting an External VTR eSet 26P CONTROL on the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu to BOTH or ON The setting is OFF when shipped from the factory eSet SW201 on the CAM ENC board to ON Before the unit was shipped from the factory this switch was set to OFF Power supply Power is not supplied or received between the unit and the external VTR so special power sup plies should be provided for each unit The BATT lamp and remaining battery level display func tion inside the viewfinder indicate the power supply status only for the internal VTR The power supply status for the external VTR should be checked at the external VTR TALLY lamp and REC lamp operation
87. ng an External Microphone 1 2 3 Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors Set the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 switch to REAR MIC Aim the microphone at a sound source and check that the audio level meter in the display window and the audio level display inside the viewfinder change in accordance with the sound level Each channel can also be checked separately by connecting a single micro phone to each channel 6 Time Code and User Bit Related Inspections j N O BO N Set the user bit as necessary i See Setting the User Bit page 78 for a description of setting methods Set the time code See Setting the Time Code page 77 for a description of setting methods Set the F RUN R RUN switch to R RUN Press the VTR START button Check that the tape runs and the counter display number changes Press the VTR START button again Check that the tape stops and the counter display number stops changing Set the F RUN R RUN switch to F RUN Check that the counter display number changes regardless of the tape running status Set the DISPLAY switch to UB Check that the set user bit is displayed 132 Specifications General Camera Section Viewfinder Power supply voltage Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Continuous operating time Weight Dimensions Pick up devices System Picture elements Spectral syste
88. ngs can also be checked in which case the images appear in black and white CAM OUT camera output connector BNC This outputs the composite video signals 750 termination rated level When a video moni tor is connected the images shot by the camera can be monitored Even while the VTR is playing back the camera s images are output at all times 17 Controls and Their Functions Shooting Recording Playback Function Section 4 2 IQ VTR START button When this pressed recording commences when it is pressed again recording stops This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side VTR SAVE STBY tape protection switch This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped REC PAUSE SAVE This is the tape protection mode The cylinder is stopped in the half loading status Compared with the STBY position less power is consumed and the unit can be operated longer using the battery lt takes longer for recording to commence after the VTR START button gt is pressed in the SAVE position than in the STBY po sition When the switch is set to this position the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights STBY Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed 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 SUPER GAIN button
89. nting the Unit to a Tripod Mounting the Shoulder Belt Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Attaching the Rain Cover Connecting the AQ EC1 Extension Control Unit Option Warning Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window e Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder a eSetting Menu Configuration e Basic Setting Menu Operations Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder o oooooooooo eSetting the Lamp Display Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder DCCC agesessaweu sad are eSelecting Display ltems eDisplay Mode and Setting Change Message 20000 oa de o ie 2 eChanging the Display Mode eSetting the Marker Displays eSetting the Camera ID 37 37 38 39 41 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 47 49 91 92 93 96 97 98 98 99 Contents Displays e Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level DisplayS 60 eVTR Section Operation Status Related Displays o ooooooooommoo o 60 e Time Code Related Displays 61 Adjusting the Time and Date 62 Adjustments and Setup During Recording eAdjustments and Setup using the Setting MON Masacran LS 63 e Setting the Gain Selector Value 64 eSelecting Functions 65 Adjusting the White Balance Black Balance e Adjusting the White Balance 66 e Adjusting the Black Balance
90. o SET displays the ENG menu 123 Setting Menu Screens AUTO SHADING Screen This page performs the auto shading settings Align the arrow with the desired BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or DOWN button to execute the setting Variable VF range display BLACK Auto black shading digital activated AUTO SHADING BLACK WHITE V SAW BLACK COMPE ON WHITE COMPE ON WHITE V SAW Auto white shading V SAW activated D na Jene OFF OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode DATA RESET Screen This page resets the menu display item settings Aligning the cursor arrow with the item and pressing the UP or DOWN button resets the settings Variable VF range display DATA RESET MENU INIT MENU INIT ENG Sets the setting menu to the status when shipped from the factory Note The flare compensation value LEVEL 4 6 and shading compensation value AUTO SHADING do not return to the default settings DIAGNOSTIC Screen This page displays the unit s operating conditions and software version OPERAT ION 00000 gt 10h range display DRUM RUNNING 00000 10h OPERATION Operating time with the power ON THREADING 00000 510 DRUM RUNNING Drum rotating time VTR SYSCON Ver lt 1 0 gt CAM SYSCON Ver lt 1 0 gt THREADING Loading time Software version display Software version display ond CAM SYSCON DATA ROM N Software ve
91. on check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the universal head s camera mounting screw Tripod Attachment AY SM S Eire ose as Se Se 2 Mount the camera to the tripod attachment Slide the unit forward along the grooves until a clicking sound is heard lal When detaching the tripod attachment Hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow TT RE Red Lever Black Lever lt Note gt When the tripod attachment pin does nat 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 its original position Care should be taken as the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center 4 Mounting the Shoulder Belt To remove the shoulder belt open the hooks and then remove the belt Press gt M lt Note gt When mounting and removing the shoulder belt press on the top of the hooks to check that the belt is securely mounted 43 Connecting the AG EC1 Extension Control Unit Option Connecting the AG EC1 extension control unit option allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control When the AQ EC1 is connected and the POWER switches of the unit and AG EC1 are set to ON the unit automatically enters remote control mode The handling instructions included with th
92. ote gt All settings are 00 for the preset mode of MATRIX TABLE B Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 118 LEVEL 6 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 6 settings LEVEL 6 6 Variable VF range display H PHASE COARSE ENG H PHASE FINE H PHASE H phase rough adjustment during SC PHASE COARSE SC PHASE FINE CORRET GENLOCK mode A IRIS LEVEL I A IRIS PEAK AVE A IRIS MODE S IR IS LEVEL H PHASE FINE H phase fine adjustment during GENLOCK mode SC PHASE SC phase rough adjustment during COARSE GENLOCK mode SC PHASE FINE l SC phase fine adjustment during GENLOCK mode A IRIS LEVEL l Auto iris target value setting The brightness iris is controlled using fe this value The higher the number selected the greater the brightness A IRIS PEAK l Auto iris peak average value ratio AVE setting The closer the selected value is to 0 the greater the tendency toward AVE control the closer the selected value is to 100 the greater the tendency toward PEAK control A IRIS MODE Auto iris mode selection NORM1 Light metering over entire screen except for edges NORM2 Light metering over entire screen except for top CENTR The light is measured only at the screen center S IRIS LEVEL l
93. page 99 RET Button The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input from an external source can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET return button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in What appears on the viewfinder screen differs as shown in the table below depending on the RET SW setting for setting menu MAIN FUNCTION and the VTR status IH Lens RET button functions RET switch Internal VTR mode setting REC CHECK Recording Recording paused Playing Playback paused CAM RET Recording Recording paused Playing Playback paused Description of what appears on viewfinder screen Images shot by camera RET button does nat function What has been recorded 2 second rec review can be checked Internal VTR s playback images RET button does nat function Search operation for successive shooting Return video signal which has been input from an external source Return video signal which has been input from an external source Return video signal which has been input from an external source Return video signal which has been input from an external source This function can be operated only when this unit is connected with the peripheral devices 100 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 ti
94. pears to the left of the item name Repeat steps 3 and 4 to continue making ON OFF settings for other items 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 52 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen In addition to images messages indicating the units settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen The center marker and safety zone marker etc are also displayed When the MENU SET OFF switch is set to OFF items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using related switches appear at the top and bottom of the screen Messages informing of the setting contents or of the adjustment course or results can also be displayed for approximately 3 seconds when settings are changed during the course of adjust ments or after adjustments have been completed eSee Selecting Display Items page 56 for selecting display items Display Mode and Setting Change Message page 57 for the setting change message and Setting the Marker Displays page 58 for the marker displays The display positions of all items which can be displayed are shown in the figure below 1 Extender display 2 Shutter speed mode display 3 Remaining tape length display 4 Remaining battery level display 5 Filter display
95. portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control Features Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com pression technology and non compressed PCM recording for audio This system provides supe rior S N frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas etc and realizes even higher picture and sound quality One of the following 6 modes can be selected for conducting recording and playback 16 9P 50 Mbps 4 3P 50 Mbps 16 9i 50 Mbps 4 3i 50 Mbps 16 9i 25 Mbps 4 3i 25 Mbps Rec review function This function automatically rewinds the tape and plays back the last two seconds recorded al lowing recorded contents to be quickly checked Playback function Playback pictures black and white pictures can be seen on the viewfinder screen In addition color playback pictures can be seen on a color monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT connector on the main unit Built in time code generator reader Time code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track Locking of the time code to an external source The built in time code generator can be locked to an external generator Also the built in time code generator uses a lithium battery as its back up power supply allowing time codes to be backed up for approximately one year even if power is not supplied
96. r bar appears clearly on the viewfinder 3 Check the following items 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET and check that the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Press the PAGE button and check that the setting menu page changes 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM switch and check that the cursor moves within the page 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to check that the setting or ON OFF display of the item selected with the cursor changes 4 Set the OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch to CAM and switch the FILTER knob to 1 2 3 and 4 Check that the number of the FILTER display on the viewfinder screen changes in accor dance with the knob position 5 Perform the following operations to check that the lamp lights when the items set to ON at the LED page are operated 1 Set the gain to any value other than 0 dB with the GAIN switch 2 Set the SHUTTER switch to ON 3 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST 4 Insert the lens extender 5 Set the FILTER knob to any position other than 1 6 Press the SHUTTER switch repeatedly from the ON position to the SEL side and check that the shutter setting on the viewfinder screen changes T Aim the lens at an appropriate subject and turn the focus ring to bring the subject into focus Check the image appearing in the viewfinder 8 Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT MIC and set LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to CH1 Check that the audio level appears
97. r message continues to appear even after repeated attempts consult your dealer lt Note gt The white balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Therefore be sure to set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST The white balance for the filter is automatically adjusted according to the setting position of the FILTER knob outside White balance memories The white balance has two memory systems A and B Adjustment values for each filter can automatically be stored in the memory corresponding to the setting A or B of the WHITE BAL switch The unit contains 4 filters making a total of 8 4x2 adjustment values which can be stored If FILTER INH on the FUNCTION 2 5 page of the setting menu is set to ON the A and B sys tems can be limited to one memory each In this case the memory contents are not linked to the filters 68 J RI N 69 W 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 lt Notes gt e Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE e During black balance adjustment the iris automatically goes to the shaded status e During black bala
98. rate WARNING lamp This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section LIGHT switch ON This illuminates the display window 9 OFF This extinguishes the display window illumination Display window The warnings related to the VTR section remaining battery level sound level time data etc are displayed in this window P0 gt Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU BP402 Battery Pack 1 Detach the battery mounts 3 Mount the AU M402H battery case Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit Be sure to tighten the screws completely TL IV P o f o al U D lt Notes gt eDo not pull strongly on the rubber cap e Take care not to catch the connection cord between the battery case and the main unit 94 4 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack The units power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed lt Note gt DE 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 1 Tighten the mounting screws 2 Tighten the power supply contact sc
99. rding Playback Function Section for examples of FILTER knob settings lf the setting of the FILTER knob is changed a mes sage informing of the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen However the message appears only when the display mode is set to 3 66 3 Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi nating the subject and Zoom up to project white on the screen A white object white cloth white wall near the subject can also be used The white area required is as shown below 1 4 or more of the screen width White cloth 1 4 or more of the screen height lt Note gt Take care not to allow high intensity spots to enter the screen 4 Adjust the iris of the lens 5 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the WHT side and release the switch The switch returns to the center and the white balance is automatically adjusted AUTO W B BAL switch 6 During the adjustment the following message appears on the viewfinder screen However the message appears only when the display mode is set to 2 or 3 AWB ACTIVE Message during adjustment T Adjustment is completed after approximately 1 second the following message appears and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the memory A or B selected in step 1 AWB A OK 3 2K Message after adjustment is completed
100. rews 3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow 4 Align the hole at the bottom metal part of the cover with the hole at the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw of the bat tery holder lt Note gt Take care when attaching the battery holder that the wires are not pinched 26 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 1 Tighten the mounting screws 2 Tichten the power supply contact screws 3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow 4 Align the hole at the bottom metal part of the cover with the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw Using the Sony BP L60 BP L90 lithium ion Battery Pack 1 Attach the supplied battery mounting terminals 2 Attach the lithium ion battery holder a As shown in the figure remove the battery clamp and attach the holder using the mounting screws 2 Tighten the power supply contact screws 3 Put the battery clamp back into place lt Notes gt e The units power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed e Take care when attaching the battery case battery holder that the wires are not pinched 97 Wear Neyo _ N SA 28 u FX I x Cd 29
101. rned on 57 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu 2 3 Perform the operations in steps 1 to 3 of Selecting Display Items page 56 to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the DISP MODE item Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired display mode When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF Setting the Marker Displays Display ON OFF switching for the center and safety zone markers and selection of 80 or 90 of the screen area as the safety marker range are performed at the MARKER page of the setting menu PD Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button until the MARKER page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function MARKER CENTER MARK ON SAFETY ZONE 1 Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired item The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and
102. rresponding to the L M and H settings are assigned be forehand on the setting menu When the unit is shipped from the factory these settings are L 0 dB M 9 dB and H 18 dB If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to 3 the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the gain display position on the viewfinder screen Example 12 dB AUTO W B BAL white balance black balance automatic adjustment switch AWB Set to this position for automatically adjusting the white balance When the WHITE BAL switch E is now set to A or B the adjusted value will be stored in memory A or memory B ABB Set to this position for automatically adjusting the black balance The adjusted value will be stored in the dedicated memory SHUTTER switch Set this to ON when using the electronic shutter When it is pressed to the SEL side the shutter speed and mode displays change in the ranges preset on the setting menu lf the set ting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to 2 or 3 the new settings will appear for about 3 seconds at the shutter display position on the viewfinder screen Example 1 201 9 1 63 2 When the level is adjusted to people scenes etc for shooting against a very bright background the background will be whited out and the buildings or scenes in the background will become blurred If the AUTO KNEE function is activated in case
103. rsion display ENG Software version display Ex veri egoo gt vrasvscon ji Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu bo Warning System If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation the display window LCD WARNING lamp lamps inside the viewfinder and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble Display window LCD Remain Lamps Remain Warning ing ing tape display battery anti status level nn display play Emitted 4 times per second Fi Emitted SERVO A second SLACK 125 Warning contents Video head clogging recording system trouble The servo is out of order Condensation Tape wind up trouble Warning System Display window LCD Remain Remain Warning Warning ing WARN display ing tape length display ING lamp battery level display display status Flashes Fi TAPE END TARE 1 of the 7 bars displayed 5 0 display inside the viewfinder flashes All 7 bars displayed Hghtec Flashes 1 time per second Flashes 1 time per secondFl 1 of the Flashes 7 bars BATTERY E BATT eu i END F All 7 bars Flashes displayed Lighted FI During recording
104. s like these the background can be reproduced in clear detail This function is especially effective for shooting in the following conditions e When shooting people in shade under a clear sky eWhen simultaneously shooting people in vehicles or indoor and the outdoor scenery seen through the windows eWhen shooting scenes with a high contrast 16 IV NV ANN V AR ECU REMOTE remote control connector 6 pin Connect the AQ EC1 extension control unit option here lt Note gt The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the re mote control cable is connected or disconnected 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor option See page 98 for mounting method The 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor AJ YA900P option is mounted on this section When the portable VTR is connected as the external VTR recording can be performed simultaneously with the unit s built in VTR Furthermore by connecting the SHAN C12TCA multiconnector cable optional accessory to the 12 pin connector it is possible to output the sound of audio channels 1 and 2 separately VIDEO OUT connector BNC This outputs the video signals 750 termination rated level to be monitored During record ing EE images can be monitored during playback playback images can be monitored While performing settings on the menu the setting menu can be superimposed onto the shot images appearing on the monitor screen so that the setti
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106. shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror lt Note gt Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated Dust which has ad hered to the mirror should be blown away with a blower etc 1 Press the lock button 2 Turn the lock ring as far as possible in the counter clockwise direction and line up the align ment marks on the lock ring and viewfinder barrel 3 Detach the eyecup Remounting the eyecup 1 Line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and the viewfinder barrel and then insert the eyepiece 2 Turn the eyepiece as far as possible in the clockwise direction The lock button latches with a clicking sound and the remounting is completed 35 36 d 38 Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit To the MIC IN Connector AUDIO IN switch Set the AUDIO IN switch for the audio channel you wish to record to FRONT MIC lt Note gt When extending the microphone use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone 39 USES N sj un 40 te Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod use an optional tripod attachment 1 Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod Select the attachment hole in consideration of the units and tripod attachments center of gravity In additi
107. stored for extended periods of time After completing the adjustments and settings with engineer mode configuring a menu consist ing only of frequently used pages allows the necessary pages to be called quickly The method is selected using the menu selections on pages 121 to 123 48 AUDIO IN FRONT MIC REARL a CH 1 CH2 OFF 49 Warning Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Selecting the desired item 1 Press the SHIFT ITEM switch Each time this button is pressed the cursor arrow which indicates the selected item moves to the next item MARKER Cursor CENTER MARK ON Movement order SAFETY ZONE 1 The item can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows Changing the settings TEM PAGE Press the UP button to increase the setting O r AUDIO IN eThe setting is incremented by 1 level each time pes zi i the UP button is pressed Press the DOWN button to decrease the setting CH 1 CH 2 e The setting is decremented by 1 level each time DOWN the DOWN button is pressed IE BB Changing the ON OFF selection The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed Returning to the default settings The unit can be returned to the default settings the settings when shipped from the factory by pressing the UP or DOWN button at the DATA RESET page of engineer mode However care should be taken as
108. tch is set to ON WHITE PRES T switch The switch is set to PRESET Lens extender The lens extender is being used Filter control The control is set to a value other than 1 eSee Setting the Lamp Display next page for selecting lamp display items 4 VTR SAVE VTR power saving lamp This lamp lights when the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to SAVE It is not lighted during recording 5 P progressive recording playback lamp This lamp lights when the progressive signal recording mode has been selected and when a tape is played back in the progressive mode 6 50 50 Mbps recording playback lamp This lamp lights when the mode for recording regular interlace signals at 50 Mbps has been selected and when a tape with interlace signals is played back at 50 Mbps lt Note gt Regardless of the VTR SAVE STBY switch the unit automatically enters the SAVE state and the lamp lights either after two minutes when in the stopped state or after the length of time set for the pause timer the pause time when in the paused state _51 Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the Lamp Display Items subject to lamp display are selected at the LED page of the setting menu When shipped from the factory the unit is set so that the LED page is not displayed To operate the LED page switch the unit to engineer mode or select the LED page at the MENU SELECT page eSee Setting Menu Configuration page 47 for
109. ted appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the READ CAM position 4 A menu shown below appears when the UP or DOWN button is pressed SET UP CARD gt READ CAM WRITE CARD CARD CONFIG ID READ WRITE OFF FUNCTION1 2R W ON L M H SET R W ON LEVEL 1 6 R W ON READ Y UP N DOWN 5 Press the UP button to read data from the set up card When readout is complete the message shown below appears SET UP CARD gt READ CAM WRITE CARD CARD CONFIG ID READ WRITE OFF FUNCT ION1 2R W ON L M H SET R W ON LEVEL 1 6 R W ON READ OK 6 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the units current status based on the data read out from the setup card appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen When data is not read out If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5 the data is not read out Data readout error messages Error message Condition Countermeasure NO CONFIG The setup card is not Format the card formatted NO CARD A setup card is not Insert a card inserted ERROR D
110. the Video Heads 128 eCleaning the Viewfinder 128 e Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD CameraS a 128 Inspections Before Shooting eInspection Preparations 129 elnspecting the Camera Section 129 eInspecting the Viewfinder 130 eInspecting the Iris and Zoom FUNCUONS lt ana sies 131 elInspecting the VIR Section 131 Specifications eGeneral a 133 eCamera Section 133 e Viewfinder 222202 133 eVTR Section o o o 134 eAccessorieS oooooooooooo 134 eRelated Components 135 General and Features The AJ PD900W combines a color video camera which features a 520 000 pixel high sensitivity M FIT 3 CCD configuration and an on chip lens with a DVCPRO format VTR which in turn fea tures the latest compression technology in a single unit In addition to the existing interlace signals 525i progressive signals 525P can also be record ed Either 16 9 or 4 3 can be selected as the screen aspect ratio and the rate at which the sig nals are recorded onto the VTR tape can be set to 50 Mbps for a higher picture quality or 25 Mbps for longer recording duration Six recording modes are available for selection The AJ PD900W is compact and light weight with low power consumption and realizes the opti mal functions and performance for an electronic news gathering ENG VTR integrated camera such as high picture qua
111. the displays indicating the units current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 58 Setting the Camera ID The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu A camera ID of up to 9 characters including English letters symbols and spaces can be used The camera ID is recorded when the OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded lt is also displayed on the viewfinder screen lt Note gt 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 SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button until the CAMERA ID page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function _ CAMERA ID The cursor is moved to the right max 10 spaces by the SHIFT ITEM button l English letters symbols and space are switched by the DE pat k UP and DOWN buttons Camera ID indicates a space This indication is only used at this menu page 3 Press the UP or DOWN button until the desired character appears Each time the UP button is pressed the character display changes in the order of English letters A to Z gt numbers 0 to 9 gt symbols space gt lt 4 _ gt
112. the flare and shading adjustment values cannot be returned to the default settings Quitting the menu Set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF e The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the units current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen Engineer mode The menu for this mode is opened by holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simulta neously and then setting the MENU SET OFF switch to the SET position 50 Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder The viewfinder displays are as follows BATT o vr bar 1 REC recording lamp This lamp lights red during recording and flashes when warnings are issued eSee Warning System page 125 for a detailed description 2 BATT battery lamp When the battery voltage has dropped this lamp begins flashing several minutes before the unit can no longer be operated and lights when the unit can no longer be operated To prevent operation from being interrupted exchange the battery quickly before the battery runs out 3 irregular operation status warning lamp This lamp lights when the unit enters irregular operation status for any of the items set to ON at the LED page of the setting menu Applicable items are as follows Setting item Setting contents Gain 0 dB The gain is set to a value other than 0 dB Gain 3 dB The gain is set to a value other than 3 dB SHUTTER switch The swi
113. the time code is to be locked externally 20 AN yan y ANN TC IN connector BNC The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external source TC OUT connector BNC Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external VTR s time code to this units time code Time Code Related Section 2 HOLD button The time data appearing on the counter display at the instant when this button is pressed is held The time code generator will still continue to run When the button is pressed again the hold status is released Use the button to ascertain the time at which a particular scene was shot for example RESET button This resets the time data on the counter display to 00 00 00 00 When the TCG switch is set to SET and this button is pressed the time code or user s bit can be reset to 00 00 00 00 or 00 00 00 00 DISPLAY switch The time code CTL or user s bit is made to appear on the counter display depending on the setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch UB The user s bit is displayed TC The time code is displayed CTL CTL is displayed UP button DOWN button When setting the time code or user s bit these buttons increment or decrement by 1 the fig ure of the digit made to flash by the SHIFT ITEM button SHIFT ITEM digit advance button When setting the time code or user s
114. the viewfinder screen and play back the tape At the place where continuity between frames is to be provided press the PLAY or STOP button again to stop the tape 3 Press the RET button on the lens Preparations for frame to frame continuity are made about two seconds later Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording 93 Playback Checking Recorded Contents Rec Review Color Playback Pressing the PLAY button allows black and white playback images to be viewed on the view finder Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways eRec review When the RET switch has been set to REC CHECK by MAIN FUNCTION on the setting menu it is possible to view the last 2 seconds of the recording in the form of black and white images in the viewfinder eColor playback Connecting a color monitor to the units VIDEO OUT connector allows color playback images to be viewed on the monitor The playback signal is output to the viewfinder even during rewind REW and fast forward FF Audio output selection and volume adjustment for the playback signal are performed by the MONITOR switches and knobs on page 13 If recording is paused and the RET button on the lens is pressed the tape is automatically re wound and the playback images for the last two seconds appear on the viewfinder This allows the recording status to be checked After playback the unit returns to the recording start sta
115. tments The unit also contains a circuit for generating SNG color bar signals which come in handy for sending signals to communication satellites Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality The AJ PD900W is equipped with the following functions and circuits in order to assure high picture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high perfor mance CCD eA built in AUTO KNEE circuit achieves a wide dynamic range which allows large signals to pass through eA built in 2 line image enhancer eA built in shading compensation function for use with a lens extender e A built in sawtooth wave generator for adjustments eA zebra pattern ON OFF selector switch which selects three types of zebra patterns including spot zebra from two levels of zebra patterns Audio functions eA phantom power supply type super cardioid microphone option can be attached and it can also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews eMicrophone can also be connected and can be attached to the main unit using the AJ MH700P microphone holder option e The audio CH1 recording level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of the unit Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor option AJ YA900P recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit option AG EC1 allows a
116. to A or B execute AWB Next execute ABB and then execute AWB again WHITE BAL A or B 8 Repeat step 6 g Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP but tons to open the menu Press the PAGE button until the AUTO SHADING page appears Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the arrow on the left to the WHITE position and then press the UP or DOWN button ACTIVE appears on the viewfinder to indicate that white shading automatic adjustment is operating Adjustment is completed when the ACTIVE display disappears Return the MENU switch from SET to OFF to close the menu SHIFT ITEM 1 0 When the lens to be used has an extender insert an extender and repeat steps 6 to 9 This completes white shading adjustment The adjustment value is stored in the non volatile memory so there is no need to readjust the white shading even if the power for the unit is turned off lt Notes gt 1 The white shading can be adjusted for general lenses using the above method However this method may not apply for extremely special lenses 2 Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the lens iris even after performing the above adjustments However this is characteristic of the optical system of the lens and does not indicate a malfunction 392 1 IS ES UN Se E a 33 Detaching the Eyecup Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when
117. to the unit Built in DOLBY NR System A Dolby B Noise Reduction System is built in for audio recording in the longitudinal direction Successive shooting Images can be shot successively within an accuracy of 0 1 frame simply by pressing the VIR START button or the lens VTR button Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol DO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation System Configuration Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section e Battery holder The battery pack option made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder f DC IN external power input connector XLR 4P The AJ B75 AC adaptor option is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate the unit g BREAKER circuit breaker button In order to protect the equipment the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off when an excessively high level of power flows inside Upon completion of the inter nal inspection and adjustments push this button back in The power will come back on pro vided that there is no trouble inside the unit h POWER switch ON Set to this position to turn on the units power OFF Set to this position to turn off the units power 10 Accessory Mounting Section Hook for mounting shou
118. udio channels are coupled to the MONITOR SELECT switch and switched in tandem DC OUT DC power output connector This is the DC 12 V output connector A current of approximately 100 mA can be taken out LE Sn THK an S l J IS W ES N Su Audio Function Section 2 ALARM warning tone volume control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack When it is set to the lowest position the warning tone is not audible However by making changes to the inside parts the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position MONITOR volume control This adjusts the volume of the sound other than the warning tone the sound from the speaker or earphone When it is set to the lowest position no sound is heard Audio Function Section 3 Speaker During recording the EE sound can be monitored during playback the playback sound can be monitored The warning tone is heard through the speaker in synchronization with the flashing or lighting of the warning lamp and warning display The speaker sound is automatically muted when an earphone is connected to the PHONES jack U MONITOR SELECT audio channel selector switch This selects the audio channel whose sound is to be heard through the speaker AUDIO OUT connector z or earphone CH1 The audio channel 1 sound is output 1 2 The sound produced by mixing the
119. uttons simul ON The super iris function is taneously and setting the MENU disabled u en switch to SET displays the ENG OFF The super Irs function is ment enabled 108 FUNCTION 3 5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 3 settings Variable VF range display HUMID OPE ON ENG VTR operation selection when condensation occurs ON Operation continues normally OFF All operations prohibited except for POWER switch and EJECT button 26P CONTROL 26P remote control selection OFF Unit only 26P control does not function BOTH Unit and 26P remote control TALLY LED indicates unit REC status ON 26P remote control only TALLY LED indicates 26P VTR REC status REC START REC acceptance selection for VTR START STOP ALL REC accepted regardless of VTR mode NORMAL REC accepted only during STOP POWER SAVE mode and REC PAUSE mode TC MODE Time code DF NDF switching DF Drop frame mode NDF Non drop frame mode FUNCTION 3 5 gt HUMID OPE OFF 26P CONTROL OFF REC START NORMAL TC MODE DF F au UB MODE USER PAUSE TIMER 30 BATTERY SEL NiCd 12 TCG VF DISP OFF TCG SET HOLD OFF O zu us O IT O Z UB MODE LTC UB usage method selection USER User setting fixed value REAL Real time operation according to the TIME DATE time EXT When there is external TC input the UBG value is slave locked When there is no external input the user setting is used

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