Panasonic AJ-SDX900p manual

Model No. AJ- P Operating Instructions Camera/VTR Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Printed in Japan VQT0D82-1 F0403T1073 @ P[...]

2 indicates safety information. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the [...]

3 Contents Chapter 1 General ................................... 5 1-1 Features of the camera unit ..................... 5 1-2 Features of the VTR unit .......................... 6 1-3 System configuration ............................... 7 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions ...... 8 2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section .................[...]

4 Contents 5-4 Audio input signal preparations ............ 64 5-4-1 When using the front microphone ............ 64 5-4-2 When using an external microphone ....... 64 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver ............... 65 5-4-4 When using an audio component ................. 65 5-5 Mounting the unit on a tripod ................ 66 5-6 Attaching t[...]

5 Chapter 1 General 1 ≥ 3 CCDs with a 2/3-inch on-chip lens that supports progressive drive Since both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios are supported and switching between interlace drive and progressive drive is possible, the unit can handle a wider range of production applications. While progressive drive is used, the signals transferred to and from [...]

6 Chapter 1 General ≥ DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supported The VTR unit compresses the images using a component digital recording system that uses the latest compression technology, and for the sound it employs non-compression PCM recording with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction charact[...]

7 Chapter 1 General 1 Microphone kit: AJ-MC700 Stereo Microphone: AJ-MC900G UniSlot ® wireless microphone receiver: Sennheiser EK3041 Microphone holder: AJ-MH700 Lens (Bayonet type): Fujinon, Canon Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Soft carry case: AJ-SC900 Hard carry case: AJ-HT901 Battery case: AU-M402H Battery case/holder AC adapter: AJ-B75 SDI output boa[...]

8 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 1 POWER switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) When operating this unit using an AC power source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter (optional accessory). 2 Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack. 4 BREAKER sw[...]

9 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 2-2 Audio function section (input system) 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 ; : < = > ? @ 4 8 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. It is possible to use a stereo microphone; however, this jack will need to be[...]

10 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. The signals which are to be output are selected using the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch. : MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switc[...]

11 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 5 GAIN selector switch This is used to select the gain of the video amplifier in accordance with the lighting conditions prevailing at the time of the shooting. The gain values for the L, M and H settings are set ahead of time on the setting menu. Their factory settings are 0 dB, 9 dB and 18 dB, respectively[...]

12 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor. CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates. CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF: The images shot by the camera a[...]

13 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 ? VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector This is the video signal output connector. The video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here. > VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch This is used to control the superimposing of the characters onto the images which are output from the V[...]

14 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 1 2 3 9 8 7 4 6 5 2-5 T ime code related section 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) The reference signal is input to this connector when genlock is to be established with the camera unit or when the time code is to be externally locked. 3 TC OUT connector (BNC) To lock the time code of an external VTR to the unit ?[...]

15 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 5 1 2 4 3 6 2-6 W arning/status display section 2-7 Display window and its displays Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and audio channel level displays Displays relating to the VTR unit ’ s operations and modes CTL RF S E RVO HUMID SLA CK h T APE EB Y minM s frm 13 24 0 D VTCG TIME D A TE P-iREC S[...]

16 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions CTL RF S E RVO HUMID SLA CK h T APE EB Y minM s frm 13 24 0 D VTCG TIME D A TE P-iREC SLA VE HOLD W GPS BA T T EF OV ER OV E R 10 OO 40 -dB 30 20 NDF Mode displays W: Lights when the 16:9 aspect ratio mode is established. GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. GP S : Lights when sign[...]

17 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2 2-8 V iewfinder section 1 Viewfinder (optional accessory) While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The warning displays concerning the unit ’ s operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers (safety zone markers and ce[...]

18 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-1 Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. <Note> When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation. Ejecting the cassette tape While the power is still on, press the EJECT bu[...]

19 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3 3-2 Basic procedures This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. * For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “ 6-1 Inspections prior to shooting. ” From [...]

20 Chapter 3 Recording and playback Procedure for shooting From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording 1 Select the filter to match the lighting conditions. 2 -1 If the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time: Set the WHITE BAL switch to “ A ” or “ B. ” 2 -2 If the white balance and/or blac[...]

21 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3 3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens while the unit is in the rec pause mode. If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene[...]

22 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-6 INTER V AL REC function (when AJ-Y A903G is installed and when it is not installed) When the AJ-YA903G expansion board is installed in the unit, the board's memory can be used to perform interval recording either in 1-frame increments as the minimum recording time (in the 60i or 30P mode) or in 5-frame i[...]

23 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3 When the recording is to be continued Press the unit ’ s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens once more. Interval recording is now started again. When recording is to be suspended at any time Press the STOP button. Recording is now suspended. If the operation was undertaken with ON (MEMORY) selected as [...]

24 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-7 RET AKE function The RETAKE function ensures continuity with the previous cut on the tape when shooting is resumed. It is set by opening the <REC FUNCTION> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page and selecting ON as the setting for the RETAKE MODE item by performing menu operations. The RETAKE MODE item set[...]

25 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black balance and white balance as the individual conditions demand. To achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the adjustments be performed in the following sequenc[...]

26 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When there is no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of the FILTER control (outer). When the white balance cannot automatically be adjusted When the white balance adjustment was not [...]

27 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording <Notes> ≥ Check that the lens connector has been connected and that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE. ≥ While the black balance is being adjusted, the aperture is automatically set to the light-shielding status. ≥ While the black balance is being adjusted, the gain selector circuit [...]

28 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-2 Setting the electronic shutter This section describes the unit ’ s electronic shutter, its settings and operations. 4-2-1 Shutter modes The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit ’ s electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds which can be selected. Mode Shu[...]

29 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4 - 3 Selecting the recording signals and recording system With this unit, both the signals to be recorded and the recording format can be selected. 4-3-1 Selecting the recording signals Open the <SYSTEM MODE> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page and select the signals to be recorded using [...]

30 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-4 Selecting the audio input signals and adjusting their recording levels When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO, the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are adjusted automatically. On the other hand, when it is set to MAN, the levels can be adjusted manually. The recording [...]

31 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording T ape continuity with the user ’ s bit Selecting REGEN for the UB MODE item on the <TC/UB> screen by performing menu operations will call up the user ’ s bit recorded on the tape, making it possible to continue recording from that value. However, it is not possible to record the conten[...]

32 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock ’ s date and time 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. 2 Press the HOLD button to cause DATE to be displayed in the display window. 4 Set the date (year/month/day) using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN ( – ) button. 5 Press the HOLD button to cause TIME to [...]

33 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Operating procedure for external locking Follow the steps below for external locking. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Set the TCG switch to F-RUN. 4 Supply the reference time code and reference video signal which are in a phase relationship that satisfies the time code standard to the TC IN conn[...]

34 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Concerning the user ’ s bit setting during external lock When the unit ’ s time code is externally locked, only the time data is locked to the time data of the time code supplied from the external source. This means that the user ’ s bit can be set separately for each component. When the <[...]

35 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-6-2 Basic menu operations Menu items are selected and entered using the MENU button and JOG dial button. The menus have a hierarchical configuration consisting of the main menu, sub menus and setting item menus. The data which has been set is written and saved in a non- volatile memory. The op[...]

36 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed. 3 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the setting item menu screen appears when the JOG dia[...]

37 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7-2 V iewfinder screen status display configuration All the items that can be displayed are laid out inside the viewfinder as shown in the figure below. 4-7-3 S e l ecting the viewfinder screen display items To select which items are to be displayed on the viewfinder screen, perform menu opera[...]

38 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording This indicates the master gain setting. Example: LOW = 0 When S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been allocated to the user switches, the corresponding gain values are displayed. The user switch displays do not appear unless the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been allocated. Display item What is[...]

39 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears This appears when the position of the WHITE BAL switch has been changed. “ A, ” “ B ” or “ PRE ” appears at #. VAR ¢ . ¢ K is displayed when channel A, Y is set to VAR. ATW MODE is displayed when ATW is assigned to channel [...]

40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears 8 Cumulative gain display 6 : /12 : /20 : This indicates the value of the cumulative gain (DS.GAIN) when this gain function is working. 9 Gain value ¢¢ dB This indicates the current gain value. 7 WHITE BAL switch position A B P T This in[...]

41 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears F Total length of cassette tape ¢¢¢ min This indicates the total length of the cassette tape. G Super iris ON/ super black ON S B SB This appears when S.IRIS has been set to ON. This appears when S.BLK has been set to ON. This indicat[...]

42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 1 Mode of camera now shooting 2 Extender 3 MODE CHECK dedicated display area 4 Camera warning, message display area 5 Information allocated to USER buttons 6 Filter positions 7 WHITE BAL switch position 8 Cumulative gain display 9 Gain value : VTR warnings, information ; AUDIO input system and lev[...]

43 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording # < VF MARKER > MKR:A TABLE :A CENTER MARK :1 SAFETY ZONE :2 SAFETY AREA :90% FRAME SIG :4:3 FRAME MARK :OFF FLAME LVL :15 # < CAMERA ID > ID1 : ABCDEFGHIJ ID2 : ABCDEFGHIJ ID3 : ABCDEFGHIJ 4-7-6 Setting the camera ID The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen. Up to ten alphanumer[...]

44 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7-7 Mode check screen displays (MODE CHECK button function) The screens enabling the unit ’ s settings and modes to be checked can be displayed in the viewfinder. Each time the unit ’ s MODE CHECK button is pressed, one of the four screen displays is selected in the following sequence: STATU[...]

45 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8 Menu-driven function setup The functions can be set up using the unit ’ s menus. 4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching In addition to the standard gain settings of L, M and H, the S.GAIN (super gain) mode function that provides an analog gain increase of 30 dB or more and the DS.GAIN (d[...]

46 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8-3 Selecting the F .AUDIO LEVEL control function This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using the F.AUDIO LEVEL control. To select this function, perform menu operations to open the <MIC/AUDIO> screen from the VTR MENU page, and set whether to enable or disable the F.AUD[...]

47 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording AUDIO CH1: The function for switching the channel 1 input signal is allocated. Each press advances the setting through the sequence FRONT > W.L. > REAR. Note that it is also possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN switch. Whichever control is operated last takes precedence[...]

48 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-2 Setup card operations To format the setup card, save the setting data on the card or read the saved data from the card, first perform a menu operation to open the <CARD READ/WRITE> screen from the FILE page. Formatting the setup card # < CARD READ/WRITE > R.SELECT :1 READ W.SELEC[...]

49 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “ TITLE : ” item. 5 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input mode is established. 7 Press the JOG dial button to enter the character. 8 Turn the JOG dial button to move th[...]

50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording READ? YES # NO Loading the data saved on the card 1 Perform the menu operations, and display the “ CARD READ/WRITE ” screen. If the data is given a title when it is saved, the title will also be displayed. 3 Turn the JOG dial button to select any number from 1 to 8, and press the JOG dial butt[...]

51 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-3 How to use the user data The setting data can be written in the user area of the unit ’ s internal memory and data written in the memory can be read from this area. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. To write the data, first perform a menu oper[...]

52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording < SCENE > READ USER DATA # SCENE SEL :1 READ WRITE RESET TITLE1 : ******** TITLE2 : ******** TITLE3 : ******** TITLE4 : ******** 3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select the scene file whose data is to be loaded. 6 When [...]

53 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording RESET? YES # NO < SCENE > READ USER DATA # SCENE SEL :1 READ WRITE RESET TITLE1 : ******** TITLE2 : ******** TITLE3 : ******** TITLE4 : ******** 3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select the scene file whose data is to [...]

54 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 8 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item. 9 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item. WRITE? YES # NO TITLE: 10 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. 12 Press the MENU button to exit t[...]

55 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to the user standard settings The setting statuses of the unit ’ s menus can be returned to the user standard settings registered in 4-9-3. There are two ways to do this: one method is to read (load) the USER DATA as described in “ 4-9-3 How to use the [...]

56 Chapter 5 Preparation 5-1 Supplying the power A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit ’ s power supply. T o use the battery pack, there is the following choice of makes of batteries: ≥ Panasonic ≥ Anton-Bauer ≥ IDX ≥ PACO ≥ Sony <Notes> ≥ Batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing the set[...]

57 Chapter 5 Preparation 5 Using the battery pack made by Panasonic 1 Remove the battery holder. Battery holder 2 Attach the battery case to the unit. 1 Connect the unit ’ s cable with the cable of the AU- M402H battery case. 2 Use a screwdriver to attach the AU-M402H battery case to the unit. The holes for tightening the screws can be seen when [...]

58 Chapter 5 Preparation When using a battery pack made by Sony or other company When using the NP-1B or BP-90 Using the V -mount type battery pack Attach the V-mount adapter plate. Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into place. Please consult your local dealer for any questions regarding the NP/BP adapter plate or V-mount[...]

59 Chapter 5 Preparation 5 5-1-2 Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used 1 Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. 2 Set the power of the AC adapter to ON. 3 Set the unit ’ s power switch to ON. When using an external power supply other than the AJ- B75 AC adapte[...]

60 Chapter 5 Preparation 5 Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens. <Notes> ≥ For details on how to handle the lens, refer to the operating instructions of the lens. ≥ While the lens is removed, attach the mount cap to protect the unit. 5-3 Attaching the lens and performing the flange back and white shading adjustments Attach[...]

61 Chapter 5 Preparation 5 1 Attach the lens to the camera. At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable. 2 Set the lens aperture to manual and open the aperture. 3 Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video output level is achieved at a distance of about 3 meters away from the chart used for the flange back adjustment. If [...]

62 Chapter 5 Preparation < LENS FILE > # FILE NO. :1 READ WRITE TITLE : ************ 1: 5: 2: 6: 3: 7: 4: 8: < WHITE SHADING > CORRECT :ON # DETECTION(V.SAW) 8 1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “ A ” or “ B, ” and use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white balance automatically (AWB). 2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to a[...]

63 Chapter 5 Preparation 5 < LENS FILE > FILE NO. :1 READ WRITE TITLE : ************ 1: 5: 2: 6: 3: 7: 4: 8: ; 5 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input mode is established. 9 When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “ : ” p[...]

64 Chapter 5 Preparation 5-4 Audio input signal preparations Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply the audio signals to the unit. 5-4-1 When using the front microphone The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder. 5-4-2 When using an external microphone First attach the AJ-MH700P[...]

65 Chapter 5 Preparation 5 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver When using an externally connected wireless receiver Attach the wireless receiver when a wireless system is to be used. 5-4-4 When using an audio component 1 Attach the wireless receiver to the camera attachment. 1 Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component [...]

66 Chapter 5 Preparation Slide lever 1 Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. <Note> Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole. Check that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of the tripod head screw. 2 Mount the unit on the tripod attachment. [...]

67 Chapter 5 Preparation 5 5-8 Attaching the rain cover Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover <Notes> ≥ Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and the AJ-EC3P to OFF. ≥ If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the <SW MODE> screen is set to OFF, the camera rela[...]

68 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1 Inspections prior to shooting Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check the images. 6-1-1 Preparation for inspections 6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit 1 Ins[...]

69 6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit Perform all the steps outlined in section “ 1. Tape travel inspection ” through section “ 4. Earphone and speaker inspection ” one after the other. 1. T ape travel inspection 1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder[...]

70 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. Inspection using external microphones 1 Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 jacks. 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR. 3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic ’ s power supply type. MIC : Internal powe[...]

71 6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Condensation The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in a very humid place. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the[...]

72 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2-6 Connectors and signals AUDIO IN 1 GND 2 AUDIO IN(H) 3 AUDIO IN(C) Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007 Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG (Hirose Denki) PUSH 1 3 2 FRONT MIC IN 1 GND 2 AUDIO IN(H) 3 AUDIO IN(C) Matsushita part number K1AB103B0013 Maker part number NC3FBH2 (NEUTRIK) PUSH 1 3 2 DC IN 1 GND 2N [...]

73 6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3 W arning system 6-3-1 W arning description tables When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user. <Note> Items are displayed in the following sequence of pr[...]

74 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6. SERVO 5. HUMID 9. BA TTER Y NEAR END 8. WIRELESS RF 7. RF 10. T APE NEAR END WARNING lamp Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the condensation detection after the condensation formation was detected. Indications on LCD screen “ HUMID ” display lights if condensation is detected. “ HUMID ?[...]

75 6 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3-3 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 eject screw. This enables the cassette to be removed. 1 Set the power to OFF. 4 Remove the cassette. 5 Return the rubber cap to its original position. 2 Re[...]

76 Chapter 7 Menu description tables USER MENU USER MENU SELECT SYSTEM SETTING PAINT OPERATION SYSTEM MODE OPTION MODE REC FUNCTION OUTPUT SEL GENLOCK ROP LOW SETTING MID SETTING CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED SHUTTER SELECT USER SW SW MODE WHITE BALANCE MODE IRIS FLARE USER SW GAIN MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION SYSTEM(USER) PAINT(USER) VF(USER) OPERATION(USER)[...]

77 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables REC TALLY RED GREEN CHAR For selecting the method used to inform the user that the unit is recording when a system using an extender or other device is configured and BOTH is selected as the 26- PIN CONTROL menu item setting while the system is used in the remote control mode. RED: The red tally lamp lights. G[...]

78 Chapter 7 Menu description tables TAKE TOTAL TIME NONE : 5day For setting the time required for shooting. Select a setting from NONE (shooting continues until it is stopped manually) to 5DAY (5 days). NEWS REC MODE (AJ-YA903G not installed) OFF 0.2SEC : 2.0SEC For setting the NEWS REC time. Item Variable range Remarks INTERVAL REC MODE ON ONE SH[...]

79 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item Variable range Remarks RETAKE MODE ON OFF For selecting whether or not to allow retake operations (MODE CHECK switch + RET switch). Item Variable range Remarks VIDEO OUT SEL VBS VF Y SDI VBS: Normal composite output. VF: The Y signal of the viewfinder is output as is. It is accompanied by a status display[...]

80 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-2 MA TRIX R GAIN – 200 : +000 : +200 For setting the R channel gain. Item Variable range Remarks MASTER PED – 200 : +000 : +200 For setting the master pedestal level. MASTER DTL – 31 : +00 : +31 For setting the H detail/V detail level. MASTER GAMMA 0.35 : 0.45 : 0.75 For setting the master gamma in 0.0[...]

81 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables Mg (SAT/PHASE) – 63 : +00 : +63 For performing the magenta color correction (saturation and hue). R (SAT/PHASE) – 63 : +00 : +63 For performing the red color correction (saturation and hue). R-Mg (SAT/PHASE) – 63 : +00 : +63 For performing the color correction (saturation and hue) between red and magenta[...]

82 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-5 MID SETTING MATRIX TABLE OFF A B For selecting the color correction table. COLOR CORRECT ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the color correction. Item Variable range Remarks MASTER GAIN – 3dB : 9dB : 30dB For setting the master gain to – 3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. H.DTL LEVEL 00 : [...]

83 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL Item Variable range Remarks KNEE APE LVL OFF 1 2 : 5 For performing the KNEE APE LEVEL setting. CHROMA DTL OFF 0 : 5 For performing the CHROMA DTL setting. The chroma edge is detected and placed on the Y signal to bolster H.DTL. The higher the number, the greater the correction. DTL GAIN(+[...]

84 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL Item Variable range Remarks MASTER PED – 200 : +000 : +200 For performing the MASTER PEDESTAL setting. MANUAL KNEE ON OFF For setting the mode which is to be established when the AUTO KNEE switch is at OFF. The KNEE POINT/SLOPE setting value is active when ON is selected. KNEE POINT 70.0% : 85[...]

85 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item Variable range Remarks DETAIL ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for DTL (H, V). 2D LPF ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the 2- dimensional LPF that reduces cross color. HIGH COLOR ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the mode in which the dynamic range of the colors is expanded. TEST SAW ON OFF For selecting[...]

86 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-2 VF MARKER Item Variable range Remarks TABLE A B For selecting the VF MARKER setting table. This item is used to set the current values of table A or B which have been selected using the menu items listed below. CENTER MARK OFF 1 2 3 4 For selecting the center marker. OFF: The center marker is not displayed[...]

87 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables D.ZOOM ON OFF For selecting whether or not the display is to come on during digital zoom operations. 7-4-5 VF INDICA TOR2 Item Variable range Remarks TAPE ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the remaining tape amount display. BATTERY ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the battery voltage display. AUDIO LVL ON O[...]

88 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED Item Variable range Remarks SYNCHRO SCAN ON OFF For selecting SYNCHRO SCAN as the shutter speed to be used. SUPER V ON OFF For selecting SUPER V as the shutter speed to be used. POSITION1 ON OFF For selecting POSITION1 as the shutter speed to be used. POSITION2 ON OFF For selecting POSITION2 [...]

89 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-4 USER SW Item Variable range Remarks USER MAIN SW INH S.GAIN DS.GAIN S.IRIS I.OVR S.BLK B.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW Y GET RET SW ATW D.ZOOM For allocating the USER MAIN switch function. USER1 SW INH S.GAIN DS.GAIN S.IRIS I.OVR S.BLK B.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW Y GET RET SW ATW D.ZOOM For allocat[...]

90 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE AWB B MEM ATW VAR For selecting the allocation of the WHITE BAL switch position and Bch. MEM: The switch position and Bch are allocated as memory values when AWB is executed. ATW: The position and Bch are allocated as ATW start switch functions. VAR: The color temperature of B can be set[...]

91 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-8 IRIS 7-6 FILE 7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITE TITLE1 - 8: For setting a title consisting of not more than 8 characters. Item Variable range Remarks R.SELECT 1 : 8 For selecting the number of the file whose data is to be read. READ For reading the data on the setup card. WRITE For writing the camera data onto the s[...]

92 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-6-3 LENS FILE Item Variable range Remarks FILE NO. 1 : 8 For selecting the number of the lens file. READ For reading the data from the lens file. WRITE For writing the data in the lens file. TITLE 1-8 ************ For setting a title consisting of not more than 12 characters. 7-6-4 SCENE TITLE 4 FILM LIKE For [...]

93 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8 VTR MENU 7-8-1 VTR FUNCTION ECU REC CHK SW R.REVIEW RETAKE For setting the unit ’ s operation to be performed using the REC check button on the ECU. R.REVIEW: The rec review operation is performed. RETAKE: The retake operation is performed, after which playback is initiated automatically. Item Variable r[...]

94 Chapter 7 Menu description tables BATTERY SELECT AJ-BP490 AU-BP402 HP-30A PRO14 TRIM14 HYTRON50 HYTRON100 DIGITAL14 DIGITAL13 DIONIC BP-H120 NP-L50 NP-L50D ENDURA50 ENDURA80 BP-L60/90 NP-1B TYPE A TYPE B For selecting the type of battery to be used. The remaining charge is detected in accordance with the battery which has been selected. The vari[...]

95 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables TRIM14 ¢ / AUTO MANUAL For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. ¢ : The selection is enabled. /: The selection is disabled. For selecting how the voltage at which the battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set. AUTO: The voltage is set automatically. MANUAL: Th[...]

96 Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item Variable range Remarks Item Variable range Remarks 7-8-4 BA TTER Y SETTING2 BP-L60/90 ¢ / AUTO MANUAL For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. ¢ : The selection is enabled. /: The selection is disabled. For selecting how the voltage at which the battery charge is considere[...]

97 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1 TEST TONE NORMAL ALWAYS OFF CHSEL For selecting the test signal. NORMAL: The test tone signal is output to all the channels when the CAM/BAR switch has been set to BAR and the CH1 AUDIO IN switch has been set to FRONT. ALWAYS: The test tone signal is always output to all the channels when the [...]

98 Chapter 7 Menu description tables The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode. Item Variable range Remarks 7-8-7 TC/UB Item Variable range Remarks UB MODE USER TIME DATE EXT TCG FRM RATE REGEN For selecting the UB mode. USER: Selects the UB value set in the LCD section. TIME: Selects the local time (hour[...]

99 7 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO DEVICE NODE For displaying the ID number of the product. Item Variable range Remarks COUNTRY NO-INFO For inputting the name of the user ’ s country. “ NO-INFO ” is displayed until this is input. ORGANIZATION NO-INFO For inputting the name of the user ’ s organization or company. “[...]

100 Chapter 8 Specifications Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 - 17.0 V) Power consumption: 24 W indicates safety information. [GENERAL] Ambient operating temperature: 32 F o to 104 F o (0 C o to +40 C o ) Storage temperature: – 4 F o to 140 F o ( – 20 C o to +60 C o ) Ambient operating humidity: Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity) Continuous opera[...]

101 Chapter 8 Specifications 8 T ape T ransport System Tape speed: 67.640 mm/sec Recording time: 33 minutes (when AJ-5P33MP is used) Fast forwarding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-5P33MP is used) Rewinding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-5P33MP is used) [CONNECT OR SECTION] Audio Input Connectors AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a a 2, 3 pins): L[...]

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