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Panasonic AJ-D215P Digital Camera User Manual

1. SHUTTER switch This is the ON OFF selector electronic shutter switch of the OFF The electronic shutter does not work at this position ON The electronic shutter is operational at this position SELECT This position is used to change the speed of the electronic shutter This is a non locking switch Each time it is operated the shutter speed changes by one setting in the following sequence 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 8000 When the switch is operated at 1 8000 the speed returns to the 1 100 setting POWER switch ON All the functions of the camera VTR are made operational OFF The power to the camera VTR is turned off MODE CHECK switch This enables the settings of the camera s function switches to be checked in the viewfinder Ga BREAKER switch If trouble causes an excessively high current to flow inside the unit the circuit breaker is tripped causing the power to be turned off automatically to protect the unit Upon completion of inspection inside or repair work on the unit push this button to the in position The power will be turned on again provided that no trouble has occurred 6 Earphone PHONE jack This is the earphone stereo jack for monitoring the sound When an earphone is connected no sound will be heard from the speaker Audio input connectors Exte
2. Power consumption 16W main unit including viewfinder Operating ambient temperature 32 F to 104 0 C to 40 C Storage ambient temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 to 60 C Operating ambient humidity Less than 80 relative humidity Continuous operation time Approx 120 minutes with Anton Bauer Trimpack 14 continuous recording time Dimensions W x H x D 4 15 16 x 11 1 2 x 13 5 16 126 x 292 x 337 mm Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg for main unit only 13 0 lbs 5 9 kg for with NP 1 battery viewfinder Fujinon 14x lens 184 minute tape CAMERA Image sensor 1 3 IT type CCD with on chip lens pixel shift system x3 Pixels 542 H x 492 V Horizontal drive frequency 11 25 MHz Sensitivity 2000 lux f 5 6 Minimum illumination 5 lux f 1 4 18 dB S N ratio 60 dB TYP Horizontal resolution Approx 500 lines center Vertical resolution 400 lines Sampling frequency 13 5 MHz 27 MHz Shutter speeds 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 8000 Gain selection 0 6 12 dB or 0 9 18 dB Lens mount 1 3 bayonet mount Color separation optical system Prism system f 1 4 Registration error Less than 0 03 full range excluding lens distortion ND filter 1 16 ND manual ON OFF setting enabled by slide switch VIEWFINDER Display tube 1 5 high resolution monochrome tube Horizontal resolution 600 lines center External controls BRIGHT CONTRAST PEAKING controls TALLY ON OFF ZEBRA ON
3. SCENE DATA SAVE The ok indication appears SCENE DATA UNDEL after the scene data has BATT SELECT been saved BACK TALLY MENU INITIALIZE Use the ITEM button to align the arrow with the SCENE DATA SAVE position and press the UP or DOWN button The color of the screen changes to green and the VTR starts operating in the recording mode It takes about 10 seconds for the SCENE data to be saved after which the original viewfinder screen is restored and ok indication will appear Notes M Other operations cannot be performed while the SCENE data is being saved m When the tape is ejected the SCENE data stored to date is cleared and the preparations are made to gather the SCENE data for the next tape m SCENE data cannot be saved from the SAVE mode which is automatically established to protect the tape when the unit has been left standing in the REC PAUSE mode for more than 30 minutes In this case first press the STOP button to release the SAVE mode and then save the SCENE data Remarks W If it is absolutely essential for the data to be restored because you forgot to save it before the tape was ejected reload the ejected tape display the MAIN FUNCTION menu screen and use the ITEM button to align the arrow with SCENE DATA UNDEL The data can now be restored by pressing the UP or DOWN button If the tape is reloaded after its ejection and recording is then started the data will be rewritten by the SCENE data for
4. It is normal for this display to appear with unrecorded parts of tapes If the display appears during the playback of an obviously recorded tape or during recording this points to a malfunction Consult with your dealer Refer to page 63 where detailed instructions can be found This is not an error message It is a warning which indicates that the power will be turned off very shortly for Preparations E Attaching the peripheral units Attaching the lens Position the lens insert it and lock it in place using the lens locking lever 2 Connect the cord to the LENS connector and secure it using the cable clamp Cable clamp LENS connector Notes m Refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens for details on handling the lens E Attach the lens cap to protect the unit when the lens has been removed 18 Mounting the viewfinder Align the positions of the marks red and fit into place Viewfinder The viewfinder can be turned by 90 degrees by loosening the locking ring Ho Removing the eye cup Move the eye cup unlocking lever is the Eye cup direction indicated by the arrow Slide the eye cup in the direction indicated to remove it Eye cup P 4 unlocking lever IN r Set the eyepiece stopper to FREE Move the eyepiece toward the left or right to a position which affords the easiest viewing Tighten the eyepiece stopper Eyepiece stoppe
5. Panasonic Me Digital Camera Recorder Ze Operating Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance service instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ____ indicates safety information FCC Note This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules To assure continued compliance follow the attached i
6. e Direct beam from a flashlight at 1 m 250 Lighting desired Indoor area lit with fluorescent lighting 400 to 500 Slightly weaker base Sales counters of a department store 500 to 700 light directed from the top right Sunlight 1 hour before dusk on a clear day 1 000 Sunlight 1 hour after dawn on a cloudy day 2 000 By a train window in the afternoon 3 500 Sunlight at 10 AM on a cloudy day 25 000 Sunlight at noon on a cloudy day 32 000 Sunlight at 3 PM on a clear day 35 000 Sunlight at 10 AM on a clear day 65 000 O c p lt D 3 O lt Pr O c _ O O lt 0 3 lt 100 000 Sunlight on a clear day 100 000 e Outdoors at noon under a cloudless sky On the beach at the height of summer e In the mountains covered with snow ND filter required Unit lux Notes E Do not expose the lens directly to sunlight or shoot a subject for a long time which is reflecting either a bright light or the light which is used for lighting E Flickering may result if the camera is used to shoot under fluorescent lights Add extra lighting such as video lights optional accessories in cases like this E Use the built in ND filter if there is too much light 60 Tips on outdoor shooting If the subject is too bright when for instance shooting outdoors under a clear sky adjust the brightness either using the electronic shutter or the bui
7. For an AC adaptor or a 12 V nickel cadmium battery NiCd13 For a 13 2 V nickel cadmium battery i NiCd14 For a 14 4 V nickel cadmium battery DIGIT For a digital nickel cadmium battery same for both 13 2 V and 14 4 V BACK TALLY ON ON is selected if the back tally LED display is to be used OFF is OFF selected if it is not to be used MENU INITIALIZE Restores all the menu items to the settings established before the unit was shipped from the factory The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the factory 50 AUDIO menu AUDIO gt FRONT PHANTOM FRONT MIC REAR CH1 MIC REAR CH2 MIC CUE REC SELECT Menuitem Mode setting Mode setting Description of function FRONT PHANTOM ON _ Sets the phantom power for the front microphone to ON or OFF OFF ON is selected if the microphone provided with the unit is to be used FRONT MIC Selects the front microphone input level setting Select 60 dB 50 dB or 40 dB depending on the microphone used REAR CH1 MIC Selects the rear microphone CH1 input level setting Select 60 dB 50 dB or 40 dB depending on the microphone used REAR CH2 MIC Selects the rear microphone CH2 input level setting Select 60 dB 50 dB or 40 dB depending on the microphone used CUE REC SELECT Selects the signals to be recorded on the CUE audio track from among the CH1 CH2 and MIX signals The underlining for the mode se
8. SET position upon completion of the setting and then press the UP or DOWN button The settings will not be recorded unless the UP or DOWN button is pressed at the gg TIME DATE SET position Mode setting Description of function 00 Sets the last two digits of the year Examples 97 is set for 1997 and 01 for 2001 Sets the month using two digits Sets the hour 24 hour mode using two digits Sets the minute using two digits FE Sets the day using two digits MINUTE 54 MAINTENANCE menu MAINTENANCE OPERATION XXh DRUM RUNNING XXh THREADING XX GARBAGE COLLECTION Don t power off Menuitem Description of function OPERATION Indicates the number of hours during which power has been supplied to the unit to date DRUM RUNNING Indicates the total accumulated number of hours during which the head cylinder has been operating to date THREADING Indicates the number of times a tape was loaded to date GARBAGE Gives the command to collect the garbage in the built in flash memory If the FLASH COLLECTION MEMORY EMPTY message appears in the viewfinder when the power is turned on align the arrow with GARBAGE COLLECTION and press the UP or DOWN button Collection of garbage in the flash memory then commencs Notes e Once the collection of garbage in the flash memory has commenced no operation is possible for about one minute Upon completion of this processing no
9. DVCPRO VTR the shooting date and time data is recorded separately from the images In order for this data to be recorded correctly first set the date and time MIC SELECT 6 FRONT 6 REAR 052 10 CH1 CH2 05 10 CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2 ITEM DOWN UP PAGE OFF ON rowen G gt I Set the POWER switch to ON 2 The setting screen MENU appears in the viewfinder when the MENU SET OFF selector switch is set to SET 3 While monitoring the viewfinder press the PAGE button until the TIME DATE screen appears Setting screen viewfinder First setting screen for menu items MAIN FUNCTION TIME DATE gt TCG CLEAR YEAR RECRUN FREERUN MONTH DF NDF DAY mp HOUR SCENE DATA SAVE Kaen MINUTE SCENE DATA UNDEL brain BATT SELECT E TIME DATE SET BACK TALLY HE PAGE button MENU INITIALIZE Descriptions are also given in the menu items on pages 48 49 and 54 32 4 Set the date and time using the ITEM UP and DOWN buttons Keep pressing the ITEM button until the arrow indicates E TIME DATE SET Setting screen viewfinder TIME DATE MINUTE E TIME DATE SET The date and time settings are entered when the UP or DOWN button is pressed 7 Finally set the MENU SET OFF selector switch to OFF 33 E Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder diopter i AIN Q 6 9 12 18 2 Diopter control I Set the POWER switch to ON An im
10. MO ver 61 ves 61 FG ad 00 6 SE EEE 61 Troubleshooting rrrrnnernnnnarrnnnnnrnnrnnnnnrnnannennnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnsennnsenn 62 Condensation 1111111 aaa 63 Emergency FEN 63 Mae AA E E 64 Cleaning the heads cccccccccsseeceeceeeeeceeeeeesseeseeseuseessaesesseaeeess 64 Cleaning the lens 0 64 Cleaning the viewfinder 2 X 64 SOC ING ANONG GD AN AA 65 66 Precautions for Use 1 Vibration Avoid using this product in any location where it will be subjected to a great deal of vibration 2 Ambient operating temperature This product is designed to operate across a temperature range of 32 F to 1049 0 C to 40 C Adequate care should be taken when the product stet operated outside this range since it may develop differences in interchangeability or it may not function properly and its active service life will be shortened 3 Rain humidity and dust Minimize operation in the rain or when the humidity level is high since condensation will form inside the product thereby causing failures Take care when using the product in very dusty locations since dust will find its way inside the product which in particular will cause a deterioration in its characteristics 4 Sunlight Do not point the lens in the camera section at the sun with the iris open Neither should the viewfinder s eyepiece be pointed at the sun Failure to heed this warning may cause malfunctioning inside th
11. as these must be collected from time to time Remarks This display appears well ahead of time so there is no need to panic and initiate garbage collection immediately The garbage collection processing takes some time about 1 minute so it should be done when there is a spare moment 16 Error messages which appear during operation BRIGHT This appears when the white balance is to be TOO DARK ERROR LENS UNIT ERROR adjusted when the AUTO W B BAL switch was operated or when the screen is excessively bright This appears when the white balance is to be adjusted when the AUTO W B BAL switch was operated or when the screen is excessively dark This appears when the lens cable has been disconnected or when the lens iris control circuit has been damaged SELECT SW ERROR This appears when the AUTO W B BAL switch was operated with the white balance selector switch at a position other than MEMO Stop down the iris a little more and adjust the white balance If the error display remains insert the electronic shutter or attach the ND filter Open the iris a little more increase the gain if this is warranted by the subject brightness and adjust the white balance If the error display remains direct some light onto the subject The cause is almost always a disconnected lens cable If the display appears even when the cable is connected properly consult with your dealer Adjust the white balance ope
12. bring the 7 subject into focus When the subject is too bright and it is hard to verify whether it is in focus Set the electronic shutter to ON lf necessary change the shutter speed as well Zoom ring 8 Turn the zoom ring and set the zoom to Iris ring TI the maximum wide angle position PEK Zoom out Flange back rn 9 Turn the flange back adjustment ring locking knob and bring the subject into focus lell I 0 Repeat steps 5 to 9 until the subject is 5 Power manual zoom selector switch on the bottom panel brought into focus at both the telephoto If the subject is out of focus use the focus ring to focus then zoom out and use the flange back adjustment ring to bring the subject into focus Upon completion of the adjustments tighten up the flange back locking knob to prevent the flange back adjusting ring from moving out of position Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased 35 Adjustments during shooting Camera posture If the camera is held rather than secured on the tripod for shooting the images will feature plenty of movement but there will be a lack of stability Hold the camera in such a way as to prevent camera shake Place the thumb of your right hand near the VTR START STOP switch Hold your elbow by your side Stand with your feet slightly apart Camera movements Basically the camera should be fixed in position for shoot
13. charger I Remove the battery holder STA eS Disconnect these Battery case AU M402H 29 3 Mount the AU M402H battery case onto the unit using a screwdriver Battery case AU M402H Holes with the screws recessed inside can be seen when the cover is opened and the rubber caps are lifted Tighten up these screws using a screwdriver so that the battery case is mounted onto the unit Tighten the screws up all the way CAUTION Do not pull the rubber caps with too much force 4 Connect the plug of the battery pack to the connector inside the battery case and install the battery pack inside the case N SS N Battery pack AU BP402 CAUTION The unit s power must be turned off before the plug is connected or disconnected 23 5 Set menu item 7 BATTERY BATT SELECT to NiCd12V Menu item screen viewfinder MAIN FUNCTION TCG CLEAR RECRUN FREERUN REC DF NDF DF SCENE DATA SAVE SCENE DATA UNDEL BATT SELECT BACK TALLY MENU INITIALIZE For further details refer to the menu items pages 48 to 50 24 When using the NP 1B battery made by Sony Charge the NP 1B battery using the special battery charger made by Sony For the charging time and other details refer to the operating instructions accompanying the battery charger used I Remove the battery holder O SQ Disconnect these Do not connect this He ANE KN SWS Co
14. light up at this time Normal playback is resumed when the PLAY button is pressed again 47 Menu items Setting procedure MIC SELECT O OF FRONT o REAR CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH gt MENU ITEM DOWN UP PAGE S T Setthe MENU SET OFF switch to SET When the MENU SET OFF switch is set to SET while the unit is in the stop eject or rec pause mode the menu screen is displayed 2 Press the PAGE button The menu screens are switched in succession as shown below by pressing the PAGE button MAIN FUNCTION AUDIO VF DISPLAY TOG CLEAR RECRUN FREERUN REC gt FRONT PHANTOM ON gt LEVEL METER DF NDF DF FRONT MIC 60 dB IRIS F No REAR CH1 MIC 60 dB BATTERY SCENE DATA SAVE REAR CH2 MIC 60 dB TAPE REMAIN SCENE DATA UNDEL CUE REC SELECT MIX TC CTL COUNTER BATT SELECT NiCd12 BACK TALLY ON MENU INITIALIZE MAINTENANCE TIME DATE CAMERA SETTING OPERATION XXh mp YEAR 97 GAIN SELECT 0 6 12 DRUM RUNNING XXh MONTH 06 WHITE PRESET INDOOR THREADING XX DAY AUTO IRIS 0 HOUR SETUP LEVEL 7 5 MINUTE DETAIL LEVEL 2 CHROMA PHASE o gt GARBAGE COLLECTION E TIME DATE SET CHROMA GAIN 63 Don t power off TV4 3 16 9 4 3 PICTURE MODE NORMAL 48 3 Press the ITEM button The ITEM button is pressed to select items on each of the menu screens Each time the ITEM button is pressed the arrow at the left o
15. menu item has been set correctly If the AC adaptor is being used use the NiCd12 setting for the battery selection menu item eThe low battery warning is given BATT LED or TALLY LED lights or flashes eThe BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY message appears when the power is turned on The real time is not correct No operation results when the Check the viewfinder for error messages 16 function buttons are pressed eThe tape cannot fast Check if the tape has already been fast forwarded or forwarded or i rewound all the way to the end or beginning of the tape e The back up battery may have reached the end of its service life approx 1 year Consult with your dealer and replace it with a new one da Condensation Condensation may form on the head cylinder when the unit is moved from a cold location into a warm room or when it is operated in a humid environment The principle behind this phenomenon is the same as when droplets of water form on the window panes of a heated room These droplets are called condensation If the tape is made to travel when condensation has formed the head cylinder and tape may be damaged Take the following precautions regarding condensation Before inserting the cassette tape set the power switch to ON and check that the VTR LED or TALLY LED is not lighted or flashing and that the HUMID display is not lighted on the display panel Whenever possible avoid operating the unit in
16. mount this lever is tightened up to lock the lens in position Lens mount bayonet type This attaches the lens LENS connector 12 pin The connecting cord of the lens is connected here For a detailed description of the lens to be used read the instruction manual which accompanies the lens 13 AUTO W B WHITE BLACK BAL switch AWB The white balance and black balance are automatically adjusted When the white balance selector switch is set to the MEMO position and then the AUTO W B BAL switch is operated the adjustment value is stored in the unit s memory Bear in mind that no operation results when the selector switch is set to the ATW or PRST position VTR START STOP button This is used to start or stop the recording B TALLY lamp This lights when the image shot by the camera is being recorded by the VTR It lights or flashes in tandem with the TALLY lamp inside the viewfinder Microphone This is a compact unidirectional microphone A microphone with sharp directionality can be attached by replacing the microphone provided with the optional holder Accessory hole A video light or other accessory is installed here D Viewfinder locking ring This is used to attach or remove the viewfinder When the ring is loosened the viewfinder can be rotated by 90 degrees and pointed upward Eye cup 10 Eye cup unlocking lever This is used to remove the eye cup The eye cup is removed by moving th
17. position of the SCENE data information s recording stop time code is shifted slightly from the end point of the cut recorded on the tape T MARK operation The No MARK status is established when recording starts MARK is an extremely simple memo 3 types No MARK MARK 1 or MARK 2 which is inserted during shooting to facilitate editing afterwards Make up your own rules governing the use of these marks by for instance assigning MARK 1 to one shooting session and MARK 2 to another When a situation arises which meets the conditions of the rules you have made up press the MARK CANCEL button MARK 1 now appears in the right corner of the viewfinder When the MARK CANCEL button is pressed again MARK 2 appears and when the MARK CANCEL button is pressed yet again the CANCEL mode is established and the MARK display in the right corner of the viewfinder is cleared When the recording of the next cut is started this MARK is recorded into the internal memory and the MARK CANCEL button may be pressed any number of times until the next recording is started 56 2 Saving the SCENE data onto the tape The SCENE data is saved before the tape is ejected Normally it is saved after the final cut has been shot Set the menu SET OFF selector switch to SET and display the MAIN FUNCTION MENU Menu item screen viewfinder MAIN FUNCTION TCG CLEAR RECRUN FREERUN DF NDF
18. situations where condensation is likely to form When the unit is to be moved remove the cassette tape before moving it f the HUMID display flashes while the cassette tape is already loaded take the following steps 1 Turn on the power 2 Press the EJECT button to eject the cassette tape 3 Wait until the HUMID display stops flashing 4 Once the HUMID display has stopped flashing insert the cassette tape and run it 5 Check that no trouble occurs Emergency eject If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the EMERGENCY screw This enables the cassette to be removed Set the power to OFF 2 Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw red I Set the power to OFF 4 Cassette holder N 7 EMERGENCY screw VI 3 A Push in and turn at the same time e This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started e This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected 3 While pushing in with the screwdriver turn the EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected e This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started e This screw needs to be rotated through
19. the new tape This means that the data cannot be restored 57 Replacing the back up battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a back up battery already installed The BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY message appears in the viewfinder when the back up battery has run down Consult with your dealer and replace the battery with a new one CR2032 or BR2032 Backup lithium battery 58 Selecting the audio input To connect phantom microphones or the line input to the audio input connectors on the rear panel set the internal switches audio input selector switches to the appropriate positions Audio input selector switches CH1 selector CH2 selector switches switches SW4101 SW4201 ee Technical details 1 For selecting the gain gain is increased at OFF 6 For selecting the phantom power supply 2 3 4 5 For selecting the attenuator When an ordinary microphone is used factory settings ON ON 3 5 Wel OFF 21946 When a phantom microphone is to be used ON ON 3 5 6 nalan Baa OFF 1 2 4 Set the switches to the above positions When the line input is to be used ON ON 1 2 4 NOTA h OFF 3 5 6 Set the switches to the above positions The line input level can be switched to one of three settings 6 dB OdB or 4 dB It is set using the REAR CH1 MIC REAR CH2 MIC menu item on the AUDIO menu see page 51 but the menu screen disp
20. tripod mount adaptor J IS Tripod mount adaptor Red lever Black lever Move the black lever in the direction indicated by the arrow while holding down the red lever and disengage the unit by sliding it toward you NOTE If the pin of the tripod mount adaptor fails to return to its original position after the unit has been disengaged again move the black lever in the direction indicated by the arrow while holding down the red lever This returns the pin to its former position Bear in mind that the unit cannot be mounted if the pin is left in the center Fastening the shoulder belt option Shoulder belt The tab opens when pressed q D To release the shoulder belt open the tabs at both ends and disengage The tab opens when pressed A a NOTE Check that the shoulder belt is securely fastened 30 Adjusting the shoulder pad position The shoulder pad can be adjusted by sliding it in the forward or backward direction from its center position shipment position by up to 15 mm on either side Adjust it to the position where you find it easiest to operate Loosen the two screws 2 Slide the shoulder pad back and forth until you find the optimum position 3 Tighten the screws and secure the shoulder pad Screws 1 e3 2 Shoulder pad Bottom section ae E Setting the date and time The first step to take after purchasing the unit is to set the date and time With a
21. two types of error messages those which appear when the power is switched on and those which appear during operation The tables given below indicate the causes and remedial action for the corresponding error messages Error messages which appear when the power is switched on BACKUP BATTERY FLASH MEMORY EMPTY This appears when the internal clock battery Replace the units back up battery For the has run down replacement procedure refer to page 58 and consult with your dealer Remarks A flat back up battery will interfere with the clock and time code free run functions although all other functions will remain unaffected Replace the back up battery at the earliest possible opportunity The BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY display will appear even when the power is turned back on immediately after the back up battery was replaced This is normal and not indicative of a malfunction This appears when garbage data in the built in Proceed with garbage collection on the flash memory needs to be collected MAINTENANCE menu screen among the menu A special memory called a flash memory is used items Refer to the menu items on pages 48 inside this unit It contains all the menu settings 49 and 55 white balance adjustment data and many other types of data Due to the fact that this is a special memory the old data no longer required when menu changes are made for instance are retained Consequently garbage memory contents such
22. value E When the white balance is adjusted the black balance is also adjusted automatically inside the unit Consequently when the AUTO W B BAL switch has been operated the iris will close before opening again this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning 49 Normal recording XI P 1 mes TEN OFF ON I Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and insert the cassette tape e Before proceeding with the recording make sure that the cassette tab has been set to the REC position BEC This unit uses L cassettes only SNE 3 Set the camera switches as shown below Select the desired shutter speed if necessary Normally the camera is used with the shutter off Set the OUTPUT selector switch to CAM Select the desired white balance mode using the white balance selector switch Set the GAIN selector switch to a setting which corresponds to the brightness of the subject Adjust the white balance if the white balance selector switch is at MEMO 4 Point the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom 5 Press the VTR START STOP button to start the recording 6 Press the VTR START STOP button to stop the recording 43 Zebra pattern display A zebra pattern can be displayed on a bright part over approx 85 IRE of the image oF lon ZEBRA Lens iris selector switch by Gain s
23. 2 365 Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased Bring the lens up close to the subject 2 Set the focus ring to the shortest possible setting Press the MACRO button forward and rotate the macro ring The subject appears at its maximum size when the macro ring is rotated as far as it will go 4 Set the power manual zoom selector switch to M and rotate the zoom ring to bring the subject into focus After completing the macro shooting return the macro ring to its click stop position 390 Light sources and color temperatures When shooting a subject it is necessary to adjust the white balance to a setting which matches the light source A light source is expressed using a color temperature K The bluer the light the higher the temperature conversely the redder the light the lower the temperature The table given below shows the correlation between light sources and color temperatures Clear skies 10 000 Cloudy 8 000 Rainy 7 000 Fluorescent lights daylight 6 000 5 000 Sunshine at midday Mercury vapor lamps Fluorescent lights white 1 hour after sunrise 1 hour before sunset Fluorescent lights warm white Studio lights Halogen lamps video lights 30 minutes after sunrise 30 minutes before sunset Incandescent bulbs Sodium lamps Lighting inside tunnels Sunrise sunset Candlelight 40 White balance adjustment This adjustment may be s
24. ECT m When the AC adaptor is used the AC adaptor s power must be turned on before the units POWER switch is set to the ON position If the POWER switch is set to ON first the unit may malfunction since the AC adaptor s output voltage increases slowly after the power has been turned on 2 Attaching the microphone holder option The AJ MC700 WM L30 or other optional microphone can be used in place of the microphone which accompanies the unit I Remove the microphone on the main unit j NU N NA KG x Connector Screws Remove the two screws to remove the connector and then remove the microphone 2 Attach the microphone holder JA Gi Sm Microphone holder l The microphone holder is attached by following the microphone removal procedure in reverse 28 Mounting the unit onto a tripod The tripod mount adaptor which is sold separately is used to mount the unit onto a tripod I Attach the tripod mount adaptor to the tripod Sge COCA Tripod mount adaptor CE PEPE se gt 6 34 3 NOTE Take the center of gravity of the unit and tripod mount adaptor into consideration when selecting the hole for the attachment Also check that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of the tripod head screw 2 Mount the unit onto the tripod mount adaptor Slide the unit away from you along the groove until it clicks into position 29 Disengaging the unit from the
25. OFF CHARACTER ON OFF switches 65 VTR The video and audio performance specifications apply for a tape which has been recorded on this unit and played back on a standard player ANALOG COMPONENT OUT Tape speed 33 8201 mm sec Recording playback time Approx 184 min using AJ 5P92LP For AJ 5P92LP cassette tapes use a VIR supporting DVCPRO 25 Mbps 184 minute tapes FF REW time Less than 8 min using AJ 5P92LP Video signal band Brightness 0 Hz to 5 75 MHz 1 0 dB 3 0 dB SIN ratio 55 dB Linearity Less than 2 Y C delay Within 30 ns Audio sampling frequency 48 kHz synchronized with video Quantizing 16 bits sample Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 0 dB 1 5 dB at reference level Distortion Less than 0 2 at 1 kHz operating level Crosstalk Less than 65 dB between channels at 1 kHz Wow and flutter Below measurable limits Headroom 20 dB CONNECTORS INPUT FRONT MIC Phantom 48V built in microphone 60 dBu balanced 3 kQ 60 50 or 40 dBu setting possible on menu AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLR 3P 60 50 or 40 dBu setting possible on menu balanced 10 kQ Internal DIP switch setting Phantom 48V output possible line 6 0 4 dBu switchable OUTPUT AUDIO OUT CH1 CH2 Phono pin jack 6 dBu unbalanced low impedance output HEADPHONE OUT Stereo mini jack VIDEO OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 Q S VIDEO OUT Y signal 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C signal 0 286 Vp p burst 75
26. Q OTHER DC IN XLR 4P LENS 12P DVCPRO interface connector option Complies with IEEE 1394 1995 standard ACCESSORIES 1 5 viewfinder Microphone attached to main unit Battery holder attached to main unit Battery mounting connector and screw supporting Sony made battery NP 1B 66 Panasonic PANASONIC BROADCAST amp DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436 3500 EASTERN ZONE One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7621 Mid Atlantic New England One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7621 Southeast Region 1225 Northbrook Parkway Ste 1 160 Suwanee GA 30024 770 338 6835 Central Region 1707 N Randall Road E1 C 1 Elgin IL 60123 847 468 5200 WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436 3500 Dallas Region 6226 Abington Way Houston TX 77008 713 802 2726 No CA Northwest Region 5870 Stoneridge 43 Pleasanton CA 94588 925 416 5108 Government Marketing Department 52 West Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 301 738 3840 PANASONIC CANADA ING 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 213 905 624 5010 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO INC San Gabriel Industrial Park 65th Infantry Ave KM9 5 Carolina Puerto Rico 00630 787 750 4300
27. The gain of the camera s video amplifier is increased at this position Select 12 dB or 18 dB on the on screen menu first For further details refer to the menu items on pages 48 49 and 53 The amount of noise also increases when the gain is increased 8 White balance selector switch MEMO PRST When the AUTO W B WHITE BLACK BAL switch on the front panel is operated the white balance is adjusted automatically and the adjustment value is stored in the internal memory Although the preset mode was set to INDOOR when the unit was shipped from the manufacturing plant there is a choice between three settings altogether on the on screen menu For further details refer to the menu items on pages 48 49 and 53 OUTDOOR INDOOR FLUOR 5000K 3200K 4500K ATW Note This is the automatic tracking white balance mode It may not be possible to attain the correct white balance under some types of lighting OUTPUT selector switch CAM The video signals shot by the camera are output BAR The color bar signals are output lt Note gt Shown in the figure below are the output levels which are shown as color bar signals by this unit It should be noted that these are not SMPTE color bars Green g Magenta Van Red
28. Y end point 3 sec to 10 sec I I I I I Tape return Automatic rewinding Automatic rewinding The amount by which the tape moves backward can be controlled from 3 to 10 seconds by either pressing the camera s RET button and releasing it immediately or holding it down The playback images appear in the viewfinder while the tape is being played back in the rec review mode lt When no recording has yet been made near the rec review start point gt The playback images of the blank part of the tape appear in the viewfinder Notes E During the rec review operation the rec review images are output to the video output connectors BNC and S VIDEO connectors as well as to the viewfinder It should be borne in mind that these rec review images will be recorded if a back up VTR has been connected to record back up images Retake When the FF or REW button is pressed in the REC PAUSE mode playback images at 1x normal tape speed or reverse playback images at 1x normal tape speed can be viewed while the button is held down When the button is released the REC PAUSE mode is re established immediately This function can be used to retake shots by running the tape to the desired position while checking the images and by starting recording again from that position Still picture playback The STILL mode is established when the PLAY button is pressed during playback Both the FF and REW LED displays in the operation section
29. about 120 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected 4 Remove the cassette 5 Return the rubber cap to its original position lt Notes gt e Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency e Do not turn the screw clockwise Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected Otherwise the mechanism may be damaged e After the tape is ejected the cassette holder will not lock into placed even when an attempt is made to close it Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism s operation and then close the cassette holder e A clicking sound will be heard when the EMERGENCY screw is turned this sound is made by the reel drive operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction BI Maintenance The unit has a precision made construction inside which is designed to deliver a high performance Take care to conduct proper maintenance in order to keep the unit in perfect working order for many years to come Sophisticated technology and equipment are required to replenish the oil replace the parts or adjust the electrical components Consult your dealer as to when these steps need to be taken Failure to adhere to the maintenance and inspection routine which involves removing the dirt and dust from inside replenishing the lubricating oil and replacing the worn parts such as heads will make it impossible for the unit to produce quality pictures and proper recordin
30. age now appears on the viewfinder 2 Turn the diopter control and adjust it so that the viewfinder image can be seen clearly Adjusting the viewfinder s brightness and contrast PEAKING control CONTRAST control BRIGHT control s7 O dii OFF ON e I Set the POWER switch to ON An image now appears on the viewfinder 2 Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM 3 Turn the viewfinder s BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls and adjust the brightness and contrast of the image When the viewfinder s PEAKING control is turned the image can be adjusted to be softer or sharper If it is adjusted to be sharp it will be easier to focus the lens 34 E Adjusting the lens flange The lens flange is adjusted when the lens fails to be focused at both the telephoto and wide angle positions because it has been mounted for the first time or because it has been replaced This adjustment need be done only once provided that the lens is not replaced Loosen the flange back locking knob Set the lens iris selector switch IRIS to M 3 Turn the iris ring and set the iris to the fully open position Shoot a well contrasted subject such as a window or utility pole at least 10 meters away Approx 10 meters Set the power manual zoom selector switch to M Turn the zoom ring and set the zoom to the maximum telephoto position zoom in Lens iris selector N AQUA QA Focus ring Turn the focus ring and
31. ake is taken while a back up VTR is 7 TALLY ON OFF switch connected to the S VIDEO OUT connector to ON The tally lamp on the front of the record pictures the pictures played back by this viewfinder lights unit will be recorded on the back up VTR OFF The tally lamp on the front of the viewfinder does not light VIDEO OUT connector BNC CAUTION ZEBRA zebra pattern ON OFF switch Bear in mind that if any action that involves ON A zebra pattern is displayed in the playing back a tape on this VTR such as REC viewfinder CHECK or retake is taken while a back up VTR is OFF A zebra pattern is not displayed connected to the VIDEO OUT connector to record pictures the pictures played back by this unit will O CHARACTER ON OFF switch be recorded on the back up VTR This turns the character display ON or OFF ON Characters are displayed in the PEAKING control viewfinder Turning this control sharpens the outlines of the OFF Characters are not displayed in the images in the viewfinder to facilitate focusing The viewfinder control has no effect on the camera s output The color temperature display in the ATW mode signals and the SCENE data MARK will appear even when the CHARACTER ON OFF switch is at the O CONTRAST control OFF position This is used to adjust the contrast of the images in the viewfinder lt has no effect on the camera s output signals EY Lens locking lever After the lens has been attached to the lens
32. ark oo backlight Open the iris slightly Background is dimly lit and subject is bright Stop down the iris slightly When special effects are desired Adjust the iris as required Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased Note m Use the built in ND filter if there is too much light 47 Zooming Both power zoom and manual zoom functions are available for zooming Power zoom involves simply pressing a switch and selecting telephoto TELE or wide angle WIDE manual zoom involves operating the zoom ring and selecting telephoto or wide angle Power Manual zoom selector switch Power zoom control switch IN Zoom ring Set the power manual zoom Set the power manual zoom selector switch to S selector switch to M Telephoto Set the power zoom control Rotate the zoom ring downward switch to T TELE KI CN AW g Set the power zoom control Rotate the zoom ring upward switch to W WIDE Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased 38 How to take close ups The close up macro function comes in handy when shooting insects flowers or other subjects positioned at close distances of up to 1 meter or so from the unit Power Manual zoom selector switch PD 4 MNO e Macro button 3 Power Manual zoom selector switch 4 ZOOM CANON lens SERVO MANUAL Macro button Focus ring Macro ring
33. button This is used to set the menu items 10 MENU SET OFF selector switch SET Set to this position when displaying or making changes to menu items OFF The switch is normally kept at this position 14x Power Zoom Lens option Automatic iris control This enables the automatic iris speed to be adjusted Removal of the rubber cap reveals the control inside The speed is increasing by turning the control clockwise but take care not to turn it too far since hunting continuous cycling will occur This control must be adjusted when the lens has been replaced or when a lens has been mounted for the first time Lens iris selector switch IRIS A side The iris is adjusted automatically M side Set to this position to adjust the iris manually o Power zoom control switch The zoom can be controlled electrically by setting the power manual zoom selector switch to SERVO and then pressing the power zoom control switch The zoom speed differs depending on the force with which the switch is pressed Hand strap Adjust this to fit the size of your hand se Return switch RET REC CHECK This switch is for checking a recording When it is pressed in the recording pause mode the recording check function is activated the recorded section is played back and then the recording is placed in the pause mode VTR start stop switch This switch provides easy manual access to starting and stopping the VTR rec
34. djusting the lens flange rrnnnrrnnnnrnvanrrnnnnnnvnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrennnnnennnn 39 Adjustments during shooting rarrrrrnnnrrnnnrrrrnnrrnnnrenrnnnennnnrr 36 40 Camera posture AA AA APA 36 TN 36 Exposure N 37 ZOOMING KA AE 38 How to take 0 01 S aaa AA ana 39 Light sources and color temperatures a 40 White balance adjustment rrrrrnnnnrnnnnnrnnnrrnnnrrnrnnrnnnnnrnnnnnen 41 42 Normal recording 1 11100270007750 ee 43 45 Zebra pattern display a 44 Eg se Ne EEE ie sens gens N A E A 44 AE 45 Audio recording 2 assessment kedersieee 46 Rec review r rrrvrrrvvanrevanrvrnnrrrnnrnvanennanernanennnrennnrennnrennnsnnnnnnnnnennnn 47 HEMKE Lake 47 Still picture playback Lanegan 47 ET TT NS 48 57 Setting procedure a 48 49 MAIN FUNCTION MENU used eseirnevkesrsmsder 50 PIP NGL S VF DISPLAY TN sp seee 52 CAMERA SETTING menu 53 HE 9 Pa V0 NL 54 MANENGEN 55 SCENE data news gathering data recording 56 57 Replacing the back up battery rrarrrrrnrrrrnnrrrrnnrerrnrrernnnnernnnnnn 58 Selecting the audio INpUut cece ccc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 59 UPSON HONING is eid NA wade tree nA 60 61 LC ONIN AA 60 Tips on outdoor SNOOTING ccceecccceeeeeseeeeeeeseeceeeeseaeeeseeeeseeeeeens 61 Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras rrrrnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnvnnnnnrennr 61 Suk AA 61 Fe 61
35. e cece eecceceeeecaeeeeseeeessaeeeeaaeees 5 NNN hp 6 Parts and their functions rrrrnnrrrrnnrrrnnnrrrnnrrnnnnnrnrnnrennnnnennnn 7 12 14x power zoom lens option rorrrrrnnnrrrnnrrrnnnnrrnnnrvvnnnennnn 13 14 Viewfinder displays 1 1112 2027 7 15 18 LED 120 EE AA AA AA AG 15 Sele 100 EE 15 Error message displays 2 anan 16 17 POD AT AON S aaa tapat note nroereariaadonusiaamoerenteauced 18 34 e Attaching the peripheral units rrvvrarernnerernnrvrnnnrvenenernnnr 18 30 Attaching the 1ENS Laan aaa 18 Mounting the viewfinder aa 19 Removing the eye CUP maa aap 20 Adjusting the eyepiece POSItION ccccseeecceesecseeeeseeeeeseees 20 Adjusting the eye cup position a 20 When using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer 21 When using the AU BP402 battery pack 22 24 When using the NP 1B battery made by Sony 25 26 When using an AC power source when using the AU B110 AJ B75 AC adaptor 27 Attaching the microphone holder option 28 Mounting the unit onto a tripod AA 29 30 Fastening the shoulder belt Option ccceeseeeeeseeeeeeeeees 30 Adjusting the shoulder pad position arrrnnnnnnnnnnvnnnvrnnrnnnnrnnnn 31 Setting the date and time 32 09 Adjusting BA SA EN 0 aaa am eee eee eee eee 34 A
36. e lever in the direction of the arrow and then sliding the eye cup free 3 Viewfinder locking stopper This is used to adjust the viewfinder s position To adjust the position loosen the stopper and move the viewfinder to the left or right After having adjusted the position tighten up the stopper to lock the viewfinder in place Shoulder belt fitting The shoulder belt is fastened here Diopter control bottom panel Adjust this to match your eyesight so that you can clearly see the images inside the viewfinder 1 Eyepiece position adjustment ring This enables the eyepiece position to be adjusted forward or backward when used in the unlocked status Upon completion of the adjustment set it to the LOCK status to lock the eyepiece in position Cassette holder This is the slot where the cassette tape is loaded Function buttons REW STOP FF PLAY EJECT REW rewind FF fast forward buttons PLAY button lamp e When the REW or FF button is pressed while the tape has stopped traveling the tape is rewound or fast forwarded at the normal rewinding or fast forwarding speed in the E E mode When this button is pressed play is commenced and its lamp lights When it is pressed again the STILL mode is established and when it is pressed once more the PLAY mode is established again e When the REW or FF button is pressed while O EJECT button the tape is being played the tape is reviewed or cued at app
37. e product 5 Handling Do not drop the product or subject it to impact Failure to heed this warning will cause malfunctioning Also do not poke objects inside the product while the cassette cover is in the raised position 6 Strong electrical and magnetic fields Bear in mind that using this product in an extremely strong electrical or magnetic field may result in interference with the picture on the screen or with the sound Features Compact and lightweight integrated camera VTR unit with low power consumption Camera with high picture quality Digital processing ensures that the high picture quality remains stable during prolonged use e time code reader generator is built into the unit 1 3 inch interchangeable lenses are featured to enable top quality operation Use of the built in ND filter makes it possible to obtain the proper aperture even when shooting in outdoor locations Other features The on screen menu setting facility makes it easy to set a large number of functions Installation of optional digital video interface board AJ YAD210P DVCPRO Terminal lt complies with IEEE 1394 1995 standard gt supported Long time recording possible up to a full 184 minutes using AJ 5P92LP sx For AJ 5P92LP cassette tapes use a VIR supporting DVCPRO 25 Mbps 184 minute tapes e Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation e DOLBY and the double D s
38. ettings When shooting in locations with insufficient lighting a brighter image can be produced by increasing the gain However it should be borne in mind that the noise will also increase when the gain is raised Gain settings of 0 6 12dB or 0 9 18dB are set on the menu item CAMERA SETTING menu screen for operation The 0 6 12dB settings were selected when the unit was shipped from the manufacturing plant For further details refer to the menu items on pages 48 49 and 53 44 High speed shutter Camera shake can be minimized when shooting moving subjects by increasing the shutter speed Furthermore shooting under fluorescent lights produces flickering images and this flickering can be reduced by changing the shutter speed when shooting SELECT How to change the shutter speed The SHUTTER switch is non locking at the SELECT position Each time it is operated at this position the shutter speed changes in the following sequence 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 8000 When operated again at the 1 8000 setting the speed returns to 1 100 Notes m The higher the shutter speed setting the darker the images will become Check the brightness of the images in the viewfinder and adjust the lighting and lens iris m When shooting extremely bright subjects with the shutter speed at a high setting the smear effect a form of distortion in which objects appear stretched out verticall
39. f the screen moves The item indicated by the arrow is the item currently selected 4 Press the UP or DOWN button Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting 5 Upon completion of the settings set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The original viewfinder screen is restored Notes The setting data is stored in the built in flash memory several seconds after the MENU SET OFF switch has been set to the OFF position Bear in mind that the data will not be stored correctly if the battery or AC adaptor is removed while the MENU SET OFF switch is still at SET or immediately after the switch was changed to the OFF setting 49 MAIN FUNCTION menu MAIN FUNCTION gt CG CLEAR RECRUN FREERUN DF NDF SCENE DATA SAVE SCENE DATA UNDEL BATT SELECT BACK TALLY MENU INITIALIZE Menuitem Mode setting Description of function TCG CLEAR vr Clears the time code generator S RECRUN FREERUN REC elects whether the time code generator is to be used in the REC RUN or FREE RUN mode Regeneration is conducted if REC RUN mode is selected DF NDF Selects whether the time code generator is to be operated in the drop frame or non drop frame mode SCENE DATA SAVE Stores the SCENE data on the tape Refer to the section on SCENE data on pages 56 and 57 SCENE DATA UNDEL Restores the SCENE data Refer to the section on SCENE data on pages 56 and 57 BATT SELECT Selects the type of battery to be used NiCd12
40. gs It will also shorten the unit s service life Ensure that the unit is maintained and inspected well ahead of time Cleaning the heads When the heads need to be cleaned use the AJ CL12LP cleaning cassette Follow the handling instructions accompanying the cleaning cassette since the video heads may be damaged if it is used incorrectly Cleaning the lens Maintain and inspect the lens once a year e Wiping the lens may leave scratches on it Use an air blower or a brush with soft bristles to blow or brush away the dirt or dust which may have accumulated on the lens surface f grease or fingerprints have been left on the lens use a lens cleaner available from a camera shop and wipe the lens starting from its center Make circular motions and work toward the edges Ensure that droplets of water will not find their way to the lens when shooting in rainy or snowy conditions Once the lens has been removed from the camera attach the lens cap to prevent dust and dirt accumulating on the inside of the lens Cleaning the viewfinder Do not use paint thinners or other solvents to remove dirt on the viewfinder Use a lens cleaner available from a camera store to wipe the lens e Under no circumstances must the mirrors be touched Use an air blower available from a camera store to blow away any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on them 64 Specifications GENERAL Power supply DC12 V 10 5V to 17 0V
41. ing If the pan and tilt functions are used however the recording will have more of a sense of movement Moving the camera horizontally is called panning moving it perpendicularly is known as tilting In moving the camera the knack is to move it slowly Better shots can be taken by moving the camera very slowly Even when a movement has been completed suspend all movement for a few moments Panning Stand facing the direction Twist your body and Move your body Stop all movements of the final scene start panning back slowly Exposure adjustment The exposure varies according to the lens iris The lens iris can be adjusted using the automatic iris or manual iris settings Lens iris selector switch Iris ring e Automatic iris Set the lens iris selector switch IRIS to A The iris is automatically adjusted to obtain the brightness which is commensurate with the subject Mi This unit s automatic iris operation serves to measure the average brightness of the entire screen to control the iris This means that the subject will tend to become all white or dark when a spotlight is directed on the subject or when the subject is shot under backlight conditions Use the lens iris at the manual setting for lighting conditions such as these e Manual iris Set the lens iris selector switch IRIS to M Turn the iris ring and adjust the brightness Background is too bright and subject is d
42. it was not possible to adjust the white balance the WHITE BAL ERROR TRY AGAIN message appears in the viewfinder In a case like this check that the lens cable is connected properly and that the subject brightness is suitable and then adjust the white balance again When the white balance should be re adjusted Be absolutely sure to re adjust the white balance when there has been a change in the light conditions or when the gain setting has been changed E Since hunting may occur when a zoom lens with an automatic iris mechanism is used adjust the iris gain knob provided on the lens For further details refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens E The white balance cannot be adjusted if the white balance selector switch is set to the ATW or PRST position E Do not allow a subject lighter than the white object shot in step 3 above onto the screen since the white balance is adjusted with the lightest part of the subject on the screen taken to be white Failure to heed this caution may cause malfunctioning E Do not increase the gain to an unnecessarily high value and then proceed with the automatic white balance AWB operation Failure to heed this caution will cause the iris to be nearly stopped down when AWB is performed so operation will become unstable WE In order to ensure that a high picture quality is maintained it is recommended that AWB be performed immediately before shooting scenes of great importance or
43. ition from unloading or when trouble has occurred STBY green This is not used in this system GAIN yellow This lights when the camera gain is increased BATT yellow This flashes when the battery charge has dropped GAIN BATT VTR O O O VTR yellow This lights or flashes when trouble has occurred in the VTR Character displays Remaining tape display Audio CH1 level meter Color temperature display this remains displayed in the ATW mode IANG oe 120 min Lens f value display EEA AE E D M4400 Battery voltage display SHUTTER 1 100 Gain display this appears when the gain is selected Electronic shutter speed display this appears when the shutter speed is selected Audio CH2 level meter TCG 00 00 00 00 Time code display SCENE data MARK display These displays appear when the CHARACTER switch at the front of the viewfinder is set to ON e Each individual display can be turned off by setting the corresponding menu item e When the mode check switch has been pressed the current statuses are displayed regardless of whether the individual displays have been set ON or OFF using the corresponding menu items or whether the CHARACTER switch is ON or OFF e The color temperature display in the ATW mode and the SCENE data MARK will appear even when the CHARACTER ON OFF switch is at the OFF position Ba 15 Error message displays When an error occurs an error message appears in the viewfinder There are
44. kipped when the white balance selector switch is used at the ATW position automatic tracking wide balance mode or PRST position for shooting under a predetermined light source Pr 4 213 by Nd SE I q OFF ON I Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Set the white balance selector switch to MEMO 3 Place a sheet of white paper handkerchief or something similar in conditions identical to those of the light sources which will be used to illuminate the subject and zoom in on the subject so that the screen is filled with the white paper or handkerchief Something white such as a piece of white fabric or white wall near the subject may serve instead but it should be borne in mind that what you thought was white may in fact be slightly coloured Be careful not to open the lens iris too far when adjusting the white balance Attempting to adjust the white balance with the iris open too far will cause the warning TOO BRIGHT to be displayed and processing to stop Note that the TOO BRIGHT warning is especially prone to appear when the entire screen is filled with something white such as a piece of paper Generally speaking selecting the AUTO IRIS mode to control the lens iris setting will ensure that it is automatically adjusted to the appropriate setting for the lighting level 41 4 Shoot the white object so that it fills the screen and set the AUTO W B BAL switch to AWB How to use the a
45. lay will remain unchanged even when the internal switches are set to the positions shown above Use the table given below as a reference to convert the input level Menu display For line input 59 Tips on lighting Studio lighting Use halogen lamps with a color temperature of 3 000K to 3 200K for lighting in a studio If the color temperature of the light source differs from this value the colors of the subject will appear differently to what is seen by eye The shadows may take on colors or the image may not appear with the proper colors Use lighting of 300 lux or above If it is less than this value the screen may appear dark the contrast may be insufficient the depth of focus may be shallow or the picture quality may suffer deterioration in some other way Ensure that the lighting is directed evenly over the entire subject and that no shadows are formed Consult the table below and use the figures given which are approximations only as a guideline for evaluating the brightness Use of halogen lamps 3 000 K to 3 200 K with a brightness of over 300 lux as the light sources and with the lighting directed evenly over the subject e Brightness of a candle at 20 cm 10 to 15 e Brightness of a cigarette lighter at 30 cm 15 Lighting required Key light directed Back light from a slightly raised position at the left Brightness underneath a street lamp 50 to 100 e Shopping arcade at night 150 to 200
46. lt in ND filter Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras The following phenomena are known to arise in CCD cameras Smear Although this unit has extremely low smear characteristics smear may arise when shooting an extremely bright subject Extremely bright subject Vertical lines made down the screen Flicker Flickering may occur if fluorescent lights are used for the lighting This is the case in areas where the commercial power line frequency is 50 Hz or when a high shutter speed is used To prevent flicker set the electronic shutter speed to 1 100 where the commercial power line frequency is 50 Hz and to OFF where it is 60 Hz Moire Shooting a subject with striped patterns may give rise to the formation of Moir patterns White streaks White streaks may appear at high temperatures They may be more conspicuous when the gain has been increased Picture roughness Roughness in a specific pattern may appear all over the screen when the temperature is extremely high o Troubleshooting If you suspect trouble in your unit proceed with the inspections or adjustments described below Consult your dealer if the trouble persists even after you have taken the remedial action suggested Reference eee Inspection adjustment EE eee eu if the battery still has a sufficient charge p Check if the AC adaptor has been connected securely Check if the battery still has a sufficient charge eCheck if the battery setting
47. nnect these NP 1B mounting connector 25 3 Mount the battery holder made by Sony Screw provided with NP 1B mounting connector Before proceeding any further remove the battery holder cover Mount the battery case using the mounting screws Tighten the power contact screw Insert the top of the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow Align the hole at the bottom metal part of the cover with the hole at the bottom of the battery case and mount the battery holder using the screw provided with the NP 1B mounting connector 26 When using an AC power source when using the AU B110 AJ B75 AC adaptor I Connect the unit s external DC input socket to the DC OUT connector on the AU B110 AJ B75 AC adaptor AC adaptor e AU B110 optional accessory e AJ B75 optional accessory External DC input socket EXT DC IN 2 Turn on the AC adaptor s power 3 Set the unit s POWER switch to the ON position Check the pin signals of the external DC input socket when an external power source other than the AU B110 AJ B75 AC adaptor is to be used External DC input socket Notes m Priority is given to the power supplied from the AC adaptor when both a battery pack and AC adaptor have been connected m When the AC adaptor is used the low battery warning may appear depending on the BATT SELECT menu setting If this happens it is recommended that the Ni Cd12V setting be used for BATT SEL
48. nstallation 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 limits 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 radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense a Ye Ni Cd 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 Replace battery with parts No CR2032 or BR2032 Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Caution Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Table of Contents Precaution for Use 1 111112 aa 5 Features 11 1 111 nenene 5 Points to be borne in mind ce
49. ording When it Is pressed once recording starts when it is pressed again it stops When using this lens the VTR can be controlled by this switch or the VTR start stop switch on the camera Lens cable 12 pin This cable is to be connected to the LENS connector Focus ring This ring is turned to focus the lens Zoom ring To adjust the screen size set the power manual zoom selector switch to MANU and turn this ring Iris ring To adjust the iris set the lens iris selector switch IRIS to M and turn this ring Flange back adjustment ring To adjust the flange back loosen the flange back locking knob and turn this ring The ring must be adjusted when the lens has been replaced or when a lens has been mounted for the first time Macro ring To take close ups set the lens all the way to the wide position and turn this ring Flange back locking knob Use this knob to lock the flange back after it has been adjusted Power manual zoom selector switch When this switch is set to SERVO the zoom can be adjusted using the power zoom control switch When it is set to MANU the zoom can be adjusted using the zoom ring Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased 14 Viewfinder displays LED displays AUDIO yellow This is not used in this system O O O TALLY red This lights during recording It flashes as the tape is AUDIO TALLY STBY approaching the recording pos
50. r Set the eye cup stopper to FREE Adjust the eye cup by moving it toward you or away from you Set the eye cup stopper to LOCK to lock the eye cup in place When using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer Before using the battery pack charge it using the special battery charger made by Anton Bauer For the charging time and other details refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used I Attach the battery pack made by Anton Bauer Insert it in the direction indicated by the arrow and slide it into place Power output connector for light Battery pack made by Anton Bauer Light control switch WE Provided on the battery holder made by Anton Bauer are a power output connector for a light and a light control switch A light can be easily attached For details on lighting systems consult an Anton Bauer representative 2 Set menu item 7 BATTERY BATT SELECT to the battery which is to be used For further details refer to the menu items pages 48 to 50 Remarks mM To remove the battery pack While holding the unlocking lever on the battery holder all the way down slide the battery pack in the direction indicated by the arrow Unlocking lever Bo When using the AU BP402 battery pack Charge the AU BP402 battery pack using the AG B425 battery charger It takes about an hour to charge the battery pack For further details refer to the operating instructions accompanying the AG B425 battery
51. rate the AUTO W B BAL switch with the white balance selector switch at the MEMO position OUTPUT SW ERROR This appears when the AUTO W B BAL switch Adjust the white balance operate the AUTO was operated with the OUTPUT switch at a position other than CAM W B BAL switch with the OUTPUT switch at the CAM position BLACK BAL ERROR This points to a malfunction in the camera unit Consult with your dealer TRY AGAIN Remarks WHITE BAL ERROR This appears when the white balance was not If the TOOL BRIGHT ERROR TOO DARK attained properly due to some condition or ERROR or LENS UNIT ERROR message has appeared take the corresponding measure and then try adjusting the white balance again If the WHITE BAL ERROR TRY AGAIN message has appeared but the TOOL BRIGHT ERROR TOO DARK ERROR or LENS UNIT ERROR message has not appeared proceed to attain the white balance again If the display still appears even after two or three attempts consult with your dealer The above errors are detected when the white balance is adjusted when the AUTO W B BAL switch has been operated The LENS UNIT ERROR is also detected immediately after the power has been switched on SERVO HUMID POWER OFF This appears when an unrecorded part of a tape is played back or at other times when the VTR servo lock is disengaged This signifies that condensation has formed Refer to page 63 where detailed instructions can be found
52. rmal operation can be resumed e While the garbage in the flash memory is being collected do NOT turn off the power Also ensure that the battery has an adequate charge during this operation If the power is cut off during the processing the collection of the garbage in the flash memory will be discontinued and not completed properly and this will affect subsequent operation 55 SCENE data news gathering data recording If SCENE data is used for future non linear editing or other such applications it will be possible to do the job extremely efficiently SCENE data is an information exchange system for enhancing efficiency during editing It operates by gathering information for editing during shooting and recording it onto the tape The SCENE data information consists of the following data for each cut Recording start Recording stop Cut 1 time code time code Cut 2 Recording start Recording stop time code time code sa timecode MARK ut 200 8 time code time code The recording start time code and recording stop time code are automatically written e MARK is written by operating buttons e return is made to cut 1 when the cassette tape is replaced In order to ensure frame to frame continuity in operation this unit returns the tape by several frames from the position of the previous cut s recording stop and then it starts to record the next cut this is known as overlap recording For this reason the
53. rnal microphones are connected here Line input signals can also be connected by setting an internal switch to the corresponding position Speaker The sound can be monitored through this speaker The sound from the speaker is automatically cut off when an earphone is connected to the PHONE jack e The CH1 and CH2 sound is mixed and heard as the monitored sound Audio monitor level control This volume control is used to adjust the sound when it is being monitored MARK CANCEL button This is the SCENE data function switch For further details refer to the SCENE data function section on pages 56 and 57 viewfinder Shoulder belt fitting The shoulder belt is fastened here External DC input socket This socket is for the external power DC supply Connect an AC adaptor When the adaptor is connected power is automatically supplied from the external power source 16 ND filter ON OFF switch OFF The ND filter is not used ON The ND filter is used DVCPRO interface connector installation area option 8 0000 OO AUDIO OUT connectors pin jacks BRIGHT brightness control This is used to adjust the brightness of the images 2 S VIDEO OUT connector Y C connector in the viewfinder The images become brighter CAUTION when it is turned clockwise It has no effect on the Bear in mind that if any action that involves came SUP Se playing back a tape on this VTR such as REC CHECK or ret
54. roximately 4 5 times the normal tape speed e When the REW or FF button is pressed in the STILL or REC PAUSE mode the tape is reviewed or cued at approximately 1 times the normal tape speed STOP button The tape stops traveling when this button is pressed The button does not work during recording To stop the tape during recording first establish the REC PAUSE mode and then press the STOP button Go When this button is pressed the cassette holder rises and the cassette tape can be loaded or removed The button does not work when the VTR is in the REC mode To eject a tape in the REC mode first establish the REC PAUSE mode and then press the EJECT button Oo 00 0000 Audio input selector MIC SELECT switches These switches are used to select the CH1 and CH2 audio input FRONT Set to this position when recording audio signals from the microphone incorporated in the camera REAR Set to this position when connecting external microphones to the audio input connectors XLR 3P on the rear panel and recording the audio signals from these microphones Audio level controls These are used to adjust the CH1 and CH2 recording levels 12 MENU ITEM DOWN UP PAGE OFF ITEM button This is used to select menu items When the O MENU switch is at OFF it functions as the reset button for the CTL counter O DOWN and UP buttons These are used to make changes to the menu settings PAGE
55. set when the camera s WHITE BAL selector switch is at the PRST position AUTO IRIS Selects the target brightness of the auto iris The brightness can l be set in 0 1 increments from 3 0 to 3 0 Example When 1 b5 is selected the iris is closed by approximately 1 5 stops from the factory setting However there may be a slight deviation from this value SETUP LEVEL 0 Sets the camera setup level Either 0 or 7 5 is selected 7 5 DETAIL LEVEL Finely adjusts the camera detail level Adjustment is possible from O to 16 CHROMA PHASE Finely adjusts the camera s chroma phase Set the value in the direction if the skin color is to be made redder or in the direction if it is to be made more yellow Any value from 32 to 32 can be set Selects whether the camera is to be used for screen dimensions of 4 3 or 16 9 PICTURE MODE NORMAL NORMAL is selected for ordinary shooting At the FRAME FRAME setting pictures have the skipped frame effect The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the factory CHROMA GAIN Adjusts the camera s color intensity The higher the value the greater the intensity of the colors Any value from O to 63 can be set 0 63 TV4 3 16 9 4 3 16 9 53 TIME DATE menu TIME DATE gt YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE E TIME DATE SET Note Make absolutely sure that the arrow is moved to the gg TIME DATE
56. ttings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the factory 51 VF DISPLAY menu VF DISPLAY gt LEVEL METER IRIS F No BATTERY TAPE REMAIN TC CTL COUNTER Menuitem Mode setting Mode setting Description of function LEVEL METER Selects whether the audio level meter reading is to be displayed whether the audio level meter reading is to be displayed T on the viewfinder IRIS F No ON Selects whether the lens iris f value is to be displayed on the OFF viewfinder BATTERY ON Selects whether the remaining battery charge is to be displayed OFF on the viewfinder TAPE REMAIN ON Selects whether the remaining tape amount is to be displayed on OFF the viewfinder TC CTL COUNTER Selects whether the viewfinder counter display is to show the time code user bit CTL or none of these The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the factory B9 CAMERA SETTING menu CAMERA SETTING gt GAIN SELECT 0 6 12 WHITE PRESET INDOOR AUTO IRIS 0 SETUP LEVEL 7 5 DETAIL LEVEL CHROMA PHASE CHROMA GAIN TV 4 3 16 9 4 3 PICTURE MODE NORMAL Menuitem Mode setting Description of function GAIN SELECT 0 6 12 Selects whether the 0 6 12 dB or 0 9 18 dB settings are to apply 0 9 18 to the operation of the camera gain selector switch WHITE PRESET Selects whether OUTDOOR INDOOR or FLUOR fluorescent lighting is to be
57. utomatic tracking white ATW balance mode The automatic tracking white balance mode is established when the white balance selector switch AUTO W B BAL is set to the ATW position However since the ambient light conditions may make the auto tracking white balance operation unstable learn how to use the MEMO PRESET and ATW modes to best suit the prevailing conditions Examples When shooting a subject illuminated by a spotlight proceed in the PRESET INDOOR mode f you know ahead of time that you will be shooting a subject outdoors store the white balance setting in the MEMO position Shooting a subject illuminated by a mixture of light from fluorescent lighting and incandescent bulbs or by a mixture of outdoor light and fluorescent lighting because the subject is by a window presents difficulties for automatic tracking Under conditions such as these adjust the white balance manually Use the ATW balance mode only in an emergency when you do not have the time to adjust the white balance manually Notes Remarks AUTO W B BAL O AWB 4 The white balance adjustment is completed is about 10 seconds Upon completion of the adjustment the color temperature display appears in the viewfinder Now check that the color temperature imaged and the color temperature displayed in the viewfinder match If they do not tally it is recommended that the white balance be adjusted again e f
58. y may be more noticeable than in the shutter OFF condition this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning 45 Audio recording BA MIC SELECT l 5 FRONT l REAR 0 10 CH1 CH2 CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH 2 MENU ITEM DOWN UP PAGE OOOO CTL RESET Audio monitor level control Select the desired input signals using the audio input selector switches When using the built in microphone FRONT When using external microphones p REAR 2 Adjust the recording levels using the audio level controls Notes Remarks The recording levels can be checked in the viewfinder Adjust the levels in such a way that the audio level meter for the viewfinder display shows EEE or thereabouts See page 15 m Howling may occur when the volume of the sound delivered through the audio monitor speaker is too high If this occurs turn the audio monitor level control down to a level at which howling does not occur m The line input can be selected instead of the external microphones by setting an internal switch to the corresponding position For further details refer to page 59 46 Rec review When the camera s RET button is pressed while the VTR is in the REC PAUSE mode which is established after the tape has finished moving back automatically rec review is conducted so that the quality of what has already been recorded can be checked Press the camera s RET button REC PLA
59. ymbol DO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation CAUTION This camera VTR product supports L size DVCPRO tapes only Do not use consumer DV tapes or tapes of any other size System chart Microphone Camera light Carrying case Digital Video ABUL2S SHAN B800 Interface Board WM L30 AJ YAD210P Microphone holder AG MH800P Microphone kit AJ MC700 5 Electronic viewfinder WV VF65B Bracket WV Q71 5 Electronic viewfinder interface adaptor AG YA800P Digital Camera Recorder Lens 1 3 bayonet type AJ D215P FUJINON T14x5 5BRM T12x3 8BRM T18x6 7BRM xA 1 2 inch lens can also be used by employing the Tripod mount adaptor AC adaptor 1 2 inch lens adaptor ACM 12 made by Fujinon SHAN TM700 AU B110 AJ B75 Anton Bauer battery ABDT14 ABT14 ABDP14 ABP 14 Battery case Battery case AU M402H SHAN B220 Anton Bauer Battery pack Battery pack SONY battery battery charger AU BP402 AU BP220 NP 1B ABC800H Battery charger AG B425 Parts and their functions DP GAIN selector switch When the camera picture is too dark increase the gain to brighten the picture by setting this switch OdB 6 9dB 12 18dB The switch is normally kept at this position The gain of the camera s video amplifier is increased at this position Select 6 dB or 9 dB on the on screen menu first For further details refer to the menu items on pages 48 49 and 53

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