Panasonic AJ-D700P manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE Digital Camera/VTR AJ- P 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 uninsul[...]

Contents Safety Precautions General and Features Features of the Camera Section Features of the VTR Section System Configuration 2 5 5 8 9 Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section Accessory Mounting Section Audio Function Section Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section Menu Operation Section Time Code-Related Section Warning/Status [...]

Contents Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays 60 VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays 60 Time Code-Related Displays 61 Adjusting the Time and Date 62 Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup using the Setting Menu 63 Setting the Gain Selector Value 64 Selecting Functions 65 Adjusting the White Balan[...]

General and Features The model AJ-D700 integrates a color video camera which employs three frame interline transfer (FIT) CCDs with 410,000 device on-chip lenses with a DVCPRO format VTR which is equipped with the latest compression technology. The AJ-D700 is particularly compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes the optimal[...]

Features High-performance viewfinder The high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see. A 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 me[...]

Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA700P), record- ing can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR. Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control. -7 [...]

Features Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compres- sion technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and realizes ev[...]

System Configuration Microphone kit AJ-MC700P Wireless microphone receiver WX-RA700 Shoulder belt 26P output adaptor AJ-YA700P VTR cable VTR Microphone holder AJ-MH700P Battery case SHAN-B220 Panasonic Battery AU-BP220 Viewfinder Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon/Canon Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC700 Camera/VTR AJ-D700 Tripot mount adap[...]

Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section Battery holder The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder. DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P) The AU-B110 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 batte[...]

Accessory Mounting Section Hook for mounting shoulder 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 , and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens. Lens mount cap Pr[...]

Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section (1) AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 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 on the side panel. MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) Connect[...]

Audio Function Section (3) 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 l[...]

Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) Viewfinder Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn- ings and messages relating to the unit ’ s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), etc. can also be seen. PEAKING co[...]

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 changed when the menu display mode has been set to “ 3 ” (default setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds on the setting chan[...]

Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) 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. OU[...]

ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here. <Note> The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the remote control cable is connected or disconnected. VIDEO IN connector (accessory)/26-pin output adaptor (option) mount VIDEO IN connector (accessory) [...]

Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This but- ton 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 recordin[...]

EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. REW (rewind) button Press this to rewind the tape. Its 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 [...]

Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section 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. SET: The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the f[...]

Multi (TC IN/OUT, AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2) connector TC IN side: The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external source. TC OUT side: Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external VTR ’ s time code to this unit ’ s time code. AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 side: This is the [...]

Controls and Their Functions 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 of the VTR ’ s operation. Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time code to[...]

Power Supply Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply. Using a battery pack Panasonic, Anton Bauer or Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack. Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger. See the Handling Instructions for the battery pack and battery charger for a det[...]

Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack 1 Detach the battery mounts. 2 Connect the unit ’ s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case. 3 Mount the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the[...]

4 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack. <Note> The unit ’ s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. -25 -[...]

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. Tighten the mounting screws. Tighten the power supply contact screws. Inse[...]

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. Tighten the mounting screws. Tighten the power supply contact screws. Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the bottom[...]

Power Supply Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AU-B110 AC Adaptor) 1 Connect the unit ’ s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AU-B110 AC adaptor. DC IN Connector 2 Set the AC adaptor ’ s power to ON. 3 Set the unit ’ s power switch to ON. <Notes> When using an external power supply other than the AU-B110 AC adaptor,[...]

Mounting the Lens 1 Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. Lens Clamping Lever Mount Cap 2 Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens. Mark 3 Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens. 4 Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connecto[...]

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 image for- mation surface). Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed. Adjustment metho[...]

Adjusting the White Shading The AJ-D700 is adjusted for the Fujinon S18x6.7 BERM4 (with extender) and S18X6.7 BRM4 (without extender) lenses when shipped from the factory. If a lens other than these two lenses is to be used, adjusting the white shading before shooting is recommended. In particular, be sure to adjust the white shading as indicated b[...]

7 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again. WHITE BAL: A or B 8 Repeat step 6. 9 Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu. Press the PAGE button until the AUTO SHADING page appears. Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the arrow [...]

Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position 1 Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever. Viewfinder Lever 2 Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. 3 Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked position. - 3 3 -[...]

Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the diopter 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder. 2 Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen. Diopter Adjustment Ring Adjusting the screen Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen[...]

Detaching the Eyecup Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror. <Note> Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated. Dust which has adhered [...]

Adjusting the Viewfinder Detaching the Viewfinder 1 Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF. 2 Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector. <Note> Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder. 3 Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach [...]

Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (option) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) al- lows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit. See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder. Using the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit (Option) Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit [...]

Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option) 1 Remove the microphone holder mounting screws. 2 Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit. Mount the microphone adaptor using the accessory screws. 3 Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws. 4 Connect the microphone conne[...]

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]. <Note > When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone. - 3 9 -[...]

Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Up to two external microphones can be connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors. Phantom power supply type microphones can also be supported by a menu setting. AUDIO IN Switch: Set the AUDIO IN Switches of the channels to which microphones are connected to REAR [MIC]. -40[...]

Mounting a Wireless Microphone When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless receiver. To the AUDIO OUT Connector WX-RA700 Wireless Receiver WX-R980 Camera Attachment XLR Cable AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch of the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to REAR [LINE]. Connect to the AUDIO[...]

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 attachment ’ s center of gravity. In addition, check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the universal head[...]

Mounting the Shoulder Belt Shoulder Belt Press to open the hook. To remove the shoulder belt, open the hooks and then remove the belt. Press <Note> When mounting and removing the shoulder belt, press on the top of the hooks to check that the belt is securely mounted. -43 -[...]

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position The shoulder pad can be slid up to ” in the forward-backward direction from the center position (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera- tion of the unit. 1 Loosen the two screws. 2 Slide the pad in the forward-backward direction to select an appropriat[...]

Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below. Tighten the Cord. Secure the surface fastener. When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment, mount the unit using this hole. -45 -[...]

Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Connecting the AQ-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 AQ-EC1 are set to ON, the unit automatically enters remote control mode. The handling instr[...]

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 func[...]

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.[...]

Basic Setting Menu Operations The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons. SHIFT/ITEM Switch UP Button DOWN Button PAGE Button MENU SET/OFF Switch Displaying the setting menu 1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The status displays at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen disappear[...]

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. Cursor Movement order – MARKER – CENTER MARK : ON SAFETY ZONE : 1 The item can also be selected using the UP and DOW[...]

Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder The viewfinder displays are as follows. VTR SAVE 1. REC (recording) lamp This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. See “ Warning System ” (page 125) for a detailed description. 2. BATT (battery) lamp When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing several m[...]

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. . S[...]

Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen In addition to images, messages indicating the unit ’ s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen, The center marker and safety zone marker, etc. are also displayed. When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to OFF, items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using rel[...]

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: The shutter is not used. 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode. 1/30.4–1/250 (SYNCHRO[...]

8 Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows. Audio Channel 1 Level Display VTR Level Meter -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -8 0 9 Iris value display This displays the approximate iris setting (F number). 10 Warning display This displays th[...]

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 se- lected are as follows, Display mode (See “ Display Mode and Setting Change/Adjustment Course[...]

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 mess[...]

Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu. 1 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 [...]

Settin g the Camera ID The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu. A camera ID of up to ten characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used. The camera ID is output when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded. <Note > When the setting menu is displayed[...]

Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays Remaining tape length When the amount remaining on the tape is more than 30 minutes long, all seven segments up to the "F" posi- tion appear lighted. When it is less than 30 min- utes long, one segment will go off for every 5-minute reduc- tion in the length. Remaining battery leve[...]

Time Code-Related Displays 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). Time counter display: This displays[...]

Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu 1. 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 ap[...]

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 a[...]

Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by raising the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise. The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch. The gain values corre- [...]

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[...]

Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjust- ment) ABB (black balance adjustment 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 a[...]

3 Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illuminat- ing the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen. A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area required is as shown below. 1/4 or more of the screen width White cloth 1/4 or more of the screen hei[...]

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 COLOR TEMP. HI[...]

The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. When the unit is used for the first time When the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use When the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin When the gain selector value is changed When the SUPER IRIS button setting is changed (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 <Notes> Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. During black ba[...]

Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the unit ’ s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows. Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Mode Standard SYNCHRO SCAN SUPER V Shutter speed Application 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, This mode is used to shoo[...]

Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu. The shutter speed can also be set by the UP and DOWN but- tons during SYNCHRO SCAN mode. ([...]

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. (When 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 b[...]

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 spe- cial operation 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 facto[...]

Adjusting the Audio Level If the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually ad- justed, perform the following operations. 3 1 2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level 1 Set the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN. [...]

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. When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the sixth of the seven level display bars from the left. When the rightmost (0 dB) turns asterisk ([...]

Setting the Time Data Setting 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 2,5 4 1 2 3 4[...]

Setting the Time Data Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track. 1 2,5 4 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. 2 Set the TCG switch to SET. 3 Set UB MODE on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to REAL. 4 Set the user bit using the SHIFT/I[...]

Locking the Time Code to an External Source The time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator. Example of connections for external locking Example 1 : Locking the time code to an external signal TC OUT REF TC IN SLAVE External REF TC IN (Multi-cable conversion cable) Example 2 : Connecting multiple units and using on[...]

Setting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure 3 2 1 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN 3 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 [...]

Setup Card Operations Setting menu contents can be stored using setup cards (option). This data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can also be stored on setup cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed description. Setup cards are optional, and general purpose memory card[...]

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. <Note> 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 switc[...]

When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4, the data is not written. Data format error messages Error message WRITE PROTECT NO CARD ERROR Condition Countermeasure The write protect switch on Set the write protect switch the side of the card is set to on the side of the card to O[...]

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 opera- tions 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 o[...]

Protecting stored data If the setup card ’ s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4. Set to ON. When data is not written If the following error messages appear when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4, the data is not written. Data writing error messages Error message[...]

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 opera- tions were completed 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 shown below appears. [...]

Cassettes See “ 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. Power: ON If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID dis[...]

Cassettes Ejecting cassettes With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cas- sette. 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 th[...]

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 nor- mally. See the “ Inspections Before Shooting ” (page 129) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures from power [...]

Recording Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON GAIN: Set the smallest gain value possible. Iris: AUTO - 90 -[...]

Shooting images 1-1 1-2 2 3 4,5 1-2 1-1,1-2 Select the filter in accordance with the 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:[...]

Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within ±1 frame can be performed simply by pressing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused. While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point. However, the time until record- ing starts d[...]

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 out- lined below. 1,2 3 4 Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using [...]

Playback — Checking Recorded Contents 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. Rec review: If the RET VIDEO switch is set to the INT side, black-and-white images of the last 2 seconds of the recorded contents can be seen on the viewfinde[...]

Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. Mounting the AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26-pin cable (op- tion) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit and an external VTR. The compon[...]

Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Mount the AJ-YA700P 26-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 ” . SW3101 and SW3102 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board of the unit must[...]

Functions of the Unit ’ s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit ’ s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast forward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases. Viewing playback images on the viewfinder Pressing the unit ’ s PLAY button allows b[...]

Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “ Recording Simulta- neously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR ” . See “ Connections ” on page 95. Mounting the 26-pin output adaptor Consult your local dea[...]

Controlling the external VTR with the unit ’ s switches Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting 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. 26P CONTROL: ON See “ Selecti[...]

RET Button The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input to the VIDEO IN connector can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET (return video) button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in. What is displayed on the viewfinder screen changes as indicated in the table below according to the RET VIDEO switch settin[...]

Replacing the Backup Battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the battery runs out, the TCG time code value indicates 00:00:00:00. At this time, the time code value cannot be backed up. In addition, the “ BACK UP BATT EMPTY ” display appears in the viewfinder for 3 seconds when the POWER switch is[...]

Setting Menu Screens MARKER Screen This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder. – MARKER – CENTER MARK : ON SAFETY ZONE : 1 Item Variable VF display Remarks range CENTER MARK ON USER Center mark display ON/OFF OFF ENG SAFETY ZONE OFF USER Safety zone switching/display OFF 1–6 ENG The underlined setting in the Vari[...]

VF DISPLAY Screen This page sets the setting for the display information inside the viewfinder. Item – VF DISPLAY – DISP MODE :3 EXTENDER :ON SHUTTER :ON TAPE :ON BATTERY :ON FILTER :ON WHITE :ON GAIN :ON LEVEL METER:ON IRIS :S+IRI S CAMERA ID :ON Menu screen display methods USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu. ENG [...]

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, >, <, ), (, ‘ , ‘ , ,, --, -, ~, /, !]. Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the rever[...]

SYNCHRO SCAN Screen This page performs the synchro scan settings. – SYNCHRO SCAN – 1/61. 7 Item SYNCHRO SCAN Variable VF range display Remarks 1/30.4 1/61.7 1/250 USER ENG Synchro shutter speed selection ! 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 di[...]

Setting Menu Screens SET UP CARD Screen This page sets the loading, saving and formatting operations for setup cards. Align the “ – ” with the desired item and press the UP or DOWN button to perform the corresponding processing. – SET UP CARD – READ ( CAM) WRITE ( CARD) CARD CONFIG. ID READ/WRITE :ON FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON L/M/H SET R/W :ON LE[...]

MAIN FUNCTION Screen This page performs the adjustment function settings. – MAIN FUNCTION – Item REC. SIGNAL :CAM REC. SIGNAL PHANTOM FRONT: ON PHANTOM CH1 : OFF PHANTOM CH2 : OFF PHANTOM ON ENG FRONT OFF PHANTOM CH1 PHANTOM CH2 BATT/TAPE ALARM Screen Variable VF range display CAM ENG VIDEO ON ENG OFF ON ENG OFF Remarks Switching for the Video [...]

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. – FUNCTION 1/5 – Item *DETAIL *2D LPF SKIN TONE DTL *MATRIX *GAMMA TEST SAW *FLARE DETAIL 2D LPF SKIN TONE DTL *: ON ·:OFF MA[...]

FUNCTION 3/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 3 settings. Variable – FUNCTION 3/5 – Item HUMID OPE :OFF 26P CONTROL :OFF REC START :NORMAL HUMID OPE TC MODE :DF UB MODE :USER PAUSE TIMER :30 BATTERY SEL :NiCd-12 TCG VF DISP :OFF 26P CONTROL REC START TC MODE UB MODE PAUSE TIMER BATTERY SEL TCG VF DISP range ON OFF OFF BOTH ON A[...]

Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 4/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings. – FUNCTION 4/5 – FRONT MIC :–40dB Item REAR MIC CH1 :–60dB REAR MIC CH2 :–60dB LINE CH1/CH2 :+4dB REAR AUDIO :STEREO MIC LOWCUT CH1:OFF MIC LOWCUT CH2:OFF EMPHASIS :OFF CUE AUDIO :CH1 FRONT MIC REAR MIC CH1 REAR MIC CH2 LINE CH1/CH2 REAR AUDIO [...]

FUNCTION 5/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 5 settings. – FUNCTION 5/5 – Item AUDIO OUT :CH1 LIMITER :ON AUDIO OUT TEST TONE :ON LIMITER TEST TONE Variable VF range display CH1/ ENG CH2/ MIX ON ENG OFF ON ENG Audio test tone ON/OFF switching OFF during color bar output Remarks AUDIO OUT selection CH1: CH1 output to AUDIO OUT [...]

LOW SETTING Screen This page sets the low level. – LOW SETTING – MASTER GAIN :0dB B H.DTL LEVEL :13 V.DTL LEVEL :10 DTL CORING :08 H.DTL FREQ. :03 DARK DTL :00 LEVEL DEPEND :03 3 MASTER GAMM A :0.60 BLACK STRETCH :OFF Item MASTER GAIN H.DTL LEVEL MATRIX TABL E : A V.DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H.DTL FREQ. DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND. MASTER GAMMA BLACK STRE[...]

MID SETTING Screen This page sets the middle level. – MID SETTING – MASTER GAIN :9dB B H.DTL LEVEL : 13 V.DTL LEVEL :10 DTL CORING : 08 H.DTL FREQ. : 03 DARK DTL : 00 LEVEL DEPEND :03 MASTER GAMMA :0.60 BLACK STRETCH :OFF MATRIX TABLE :A Item MASTER GAIN H.DTL LEVEL V.DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H.DTL FREQ. DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND. MASTER GAMMA BLACK ST[...]

Setting Menu Screens HIGH SETTING Screen This page sets the high level. – HIGH SETTING – MASTER GAIN H.DTL LEVEL V.DTL LEVEL DTL COR I NG H.DTL FREQ. DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND MASTER GAMMA BLACK STRETCH MATRIX TABLE :18 dB :10 :08 :10 :04 :00 :05 :0.60 :OFF :A Item MASTER GAIN H.DTL LEVEL V.DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H.DTL FREQ. DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND. MA[...]

LEVEL 1/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 1 settings. – LEVEL 1/6 – C DTL COMPE. :OFF CHROMA DTL :00 C DTL CORING :00 KNEE APERTURE :ON SLIM DTL :OFF SUPER COLOR :ON CORNER DTL :OFF Item C DTL COMPE. CHROMA DTL range C DTL CORING KNEE APERTURE SLIM DTL SUPER COLOR CORNER DTL LEVEL 2/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup [...]

Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 3/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 3 settings. – LEVEL 3/6 – Ite m M.PED :+000 SET UP :7.5 % MANUAL KNEE :ON KNEE POINT :197 KNEE SLOPE :12 WHITE CLIP :ON WHITE CLIP LEVEL :254 M.PED SET UP MANUAL KNEE KNEE POINT KNEE SLOPE WHITE CLIP WHITE CLIP LEVEL Variable VF range display Remarks –128 +000 ENG[...]

LEVEL 4/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 4 settings. – LEVEL 416 – Item R FLARE :-- - G FLARE :-- - R FLARE B FLARE :-- - R GAMMA :+00 B GAMMA :+00 G FLARE B FLARE R GAMMA B GAMMA Variable range 00 100 00 100 00 100 –15 +00 +15 –15 +00 +15 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Rch flare setting The preset value differs ac[...]

Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 5/6 Screen This page performs the recording level 5 settings. – LEVEL 516 – Item MATRIX TABLE :A MATRIX R-G :+10 MATRIX TABLE MATRIX R-6 :+10 MATRIX G-R :+10 MATRIX G-B :+10 MATRIX B-R :+10 MATRIX B-G :+1 0 MATRIX R-G MATRIX R-B MATRIX G-R MATRIX G-B MATRIX B-R MATRIX B-G Variable range A B –31 +10 +31 -31 +10 +31 -[...]

LEVEL 6/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 6 settings. – LEVEL 6/6 – Item H PHASE COARSE :07 H PHASE FINE :128 H PHASE SC PHASE COARSE :0 SC PHASE FINE :128 COARSE A. lRlS LEVEL :078 A. lRlS PEAK/AVE :059 A. IRIS MODE :NORM1 S. lRlS LEVEL :073 H PHASE FINE SC PHASE COARSE SC PHASE FINE A.IRIS LEVEL A.IRIS PEAK/AVE. A.IRIS MODE S[...]

Setting Menu Screens VF OPERATION Screen This page performs the viewfinder display settings. – VF OPERATION – VF OUT :Y VF DTL :2 ZEBRA1 DETECT :070 ZEBRA2 DETECT :085 ZEBRA2 : SPOT Item VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 Variable range Y NAM R G B 0 2 4 50 70 110 50 85 110 ON OFF SPOT VF display ENG Remarks VF OUT selection ENG V[...]

LENS ADJ Screen This page performs the lens adjustments. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (*) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen. – LENS ADJ – *F2.8 ADJ Item Variable VF range display Remarks *F16 ADJ F2.8 ADJ ENG Voltage is output only when selected by the cursor (arrow). F16 ADJ ENG Voltage i[...]

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 (*) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen. – MENU SELECT 2/3 – Item .FUNCTION 1/ 5 .FUNCTION 2/ 5 FUNCTION 1/5 .FUNCTION 3/ 5 .FUNCTION 4/ 5 .FUNCTION 5/ 5 .TIME/D[...]

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 (*) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen. – MENU SELECT 3/3 – Item .LEVEL 1/6 .LEVEL 2/6 LEVEL 1/6 .LEVEL 3/6 .LEVEL 4/6 .LEVEL 5/6 .LEVEL 6/6 LEVEL 2/6 .VF OPERATION .LENS ADJ LEVEL [...]

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. – AUTO SHADING – BLACK WHITE(V.SAW) BLACK COMPE :ON WHITE COMPE :ON Item Variable VF range display Remarks BLACK WHITE (V. SAW) ENG ENG Auto black shading (digital) activa[...]

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) Lamps Item RF Remain- Remain- Warning Warning ing WARN- REC displa y battery ing tap e ING disp[...]

Warning System Display window (LCD) Lamps Item Remain- Remain- Warnin g ing ing tape WARN- ING RE C Warning display battery displa y status level length lamp lamp display display Warning tone Warning contents VTR (section) operation Flashes * 1) ) E TAPE TAPE END 1 of the 7 bars displayed; Flashes 5-0 Flashe s Emitted display 1 time 1 time 4 times [...]

Error Codes When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear in the display window. Contents Code No. 8 9 A B C D E F Solenoid trouble The servo is not locked. Condensation has occurred. Supply reel trouble Take-up reel trouble Capstan trouble Cylinder trouble Loading trouble Maintenance Condensation If th[...]

Maintenance 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 viewfind[...]

Inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating properly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended. Inspection Preparations 2 1 3 4 2 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[...]

Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder. Check the following items. (1) Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET[...]

Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions 1 Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 2 Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the man- ual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 3 Set the iris[...]

(2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH/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 o[...]

Specifications General Power supply voltage: DC 12 V Power consumption: 23 W Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Operating humidity: Continuous operating time: Weight: Dimensions: Camera Section Pick-up devices: System: Picture elements: Spectral system: Built-in filters: Quantization: Digital signal processing: Programmable gains: Shutter [...]

Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands: Brightness ; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB S/N ratio: 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C delay: Within 20 ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized to video) Quantization: 16-b[...]

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