Panasonic AJ-D910WB User manual

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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/VTR
TOP MENU CONTENTS

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For your safety
Lithium Battery
Warning
Thte lithium battery in this equipment must only be re-
placed by qualified personnel. When necessary, contact
your local Panasonic supplier.
“The lithium battery is a critical component (type number
CR2032 manufactured by Panasonic).
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or dis-
charge. It must therefore only be fitted in equipment de-
signed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of the same type and
manufacturer. They must be fitted in the same manner
and location as the original battery, with the correct po-
larity connections observed.
Do not attempt to re-cahrge the old battery or re-use it
for any other purpose. It should be disposed of in waste
products destined for burial rather than incineration.”
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asen-
nettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosit-
telemaan tyypiin. Hävitäkäytetty paristo valmista-
jan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
ADVARSEL!
Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning måkun ske med batteri af samme fab-
rikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til le-
verandøren.
VARNING
Exposionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ
som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kas-
sera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re-
placed.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type re-
commended by the equipment manufacturer. Dis-
card used batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
ÈDO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY
UNSCREWING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. And do not
insert fingers or any other objects into the video cas-
sette holder.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF
THE OPTIONAL BOARD TO AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTER-
FERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
is the safety information.

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For your safety
Attention/Attentie
ÁBatteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product.
At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away.
Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.
ÁVoor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een
batterij.
Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein
chemisch afval weg te doen.
To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij
Main Power Battery (Ni-cd Battery)
Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding (Nikkelcadmiumbatterij)
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)
Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen (Lithiumbatterij)
ÁIf a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the
battery.
ÁIn geval u een batterij van een anden fabrikant zou gebruiken, gelieve dan eerst zorgvuldig de gebruiksaan-wijz-
ing van deze batterij te lezen.
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)
Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen (Lithiumbatterij)
ÁFor the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of
its service life, please consult your dealer.
ÁRaadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de
batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde
levensduur afdankt.
Battery/Batterij AU-BP402
Battery/Batterij
AU-BP402
Anton/Bauer Battery
Anton/Bauer-Batterij
Unlocking lever
Ontgrendelingshefboom
Battery/
Batterij

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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ÁFeatures of the Camera Section . . . . . 6
ÁFeatures of the VTR Section . . . . . . . 9
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls and Their Functions
ÁPower Supply Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ÁAccessory Mounting Section . . . . . . . 12
ÁAudio Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ÁShooting (Recording)/Playback
Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ÁMenu Operation Section . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ÁTime Code-Related Section . . . . . . . . 21
ÁWarning/Status Display Section . . . . . 23
Power Supply
ÁUsing an Anton Bauer Battery
Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ÁUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402
Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ÁUsing a Sony Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . 27
ÁUsing the Sony BP-90 Battery
Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ÁUsing the Sony BP-L60/BP-L90
lithium-ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ÁUsing an AC Power Supply (When
Using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor) . . . . . . 29
ÁChecking and Selecting the Type of
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030
Mounting the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the Lens Flange . . . . . . . . . 32
Adjusting the White Shading . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the Viewfinder
ÁAdjusting the Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ÁAdjusting the Diopter and
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ÁAdjusting the Eyepiece Position . . . . . 36
ÁDetaching the Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ÁMounting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ÁDetaching the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 38
Audio Input Preparations
ÁUsing the Microphone Mounted to the
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ÁUsing the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit
(Option) Microphone Mounted to the
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Bold letters should be set or adjusted immediately after
purchase.
ÁMounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone
Holder (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ÁUsing the Microphone not Mounted to
the Main Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
ÁConnecting an Audio Component . . . . 42
Mounting the Unit to a Tripod . . . . . . . . 43
Mounting the Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position . . . 45
Attaching the Rain Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting the AJ-EC3E Extension
Control Unit (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen
ÁDisplaying the Setting Menu Inside the
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ÁSetting Menu Configuration . . . . . . . . 48
ÁChecking and Selecting the Master
Gain Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ÁChecking the DIAGNOSTIC Screen
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ÁTransferring to the MAIN menus and
SUB menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ÁBasic Setting Menu Operations . . . . . 53
Lamp Displays Inside the
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ÁSetting the ! Lamp Display . . . . . . . . . 57
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ÁSelecting Display Items. . . . . . . . . . . . 61
ÁDisplay Mode and Setting Change
Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ÁChanging the Display Mode . . . . . . . . 63
ÁSetting the Marker Displays . . . . . . . . 63
ÁSetting the Camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Displays
ÁRemaining Battery Level and Audio
Level Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
ÁVTR Section Operation/
Status-Related Displays . . . . . . . . . . . 65
ÁTime Code-Related Displays . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . 67
Adjustments and Setup During Recording
ÁAdjustments and Setup Using the
Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
ÁSetting the Gain Selector Value . . . . . 69
ÁSelecting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Contents
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance
ÁAdjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . 71
ÁAdjusting the Black Balance . . . . . . . . 76
Setting the Electronic Shutter
ÁShutter Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
ÁSetting the Shutter Mode/Speed . . . . . 79
ÁSetting the Synchro Scan Mode . . . . . 80
ÁChanging the Shutter Speed/Mode
Selection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment
Reference Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Adjusting the Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Setting the Time Data
ÁSetting the Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
ÁSetting the User Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
ÁLocking the Time Code to an External
Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
ÁExternal Lock Operation
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
ÁUser data operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
ÁSaving the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
ÁLoading the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setup Card Operations
ÁSetup Card Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
ÁSetup Card Data Operations . . . . . . . 89
Cassettes
ÁInserting and Ejecting Cassettes . . . . 94
ÁPreventing Accidental Erasure . . . . . . 95
Recording
ÁBasic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
ÁSuccessive Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Playback—Checking Recorded Contents
ÁRec Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
ÁColour Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Connection With an External VTR. . . . . 102
Recording Simultaneously with the
Internal VTR and an External
VTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Recording With an External VTR Instead
of the Internal VTR
ÁUsing the 26-pin/12-pin Output
Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
RET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Replacing the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . 108
Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
ÁMAIN menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
ÁMAIN menu screen 1 of 4
(SUB menus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
ROP (113), MATRIX (114), LOW SETTING (115), MID
SETTING (116), HIGH SETTING (117), ADDITIONAL DTL
(118), SKIN TONE DTL (119), KNEE/LEVEL (120), FLARE/
GAMMA (121), CAMERA SETTING (121)
ÁMAIN menu screen 2 of 4
(SUB menus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
VF DISPLAY (122), VF INDICATOR (124), CAMERA ID
(125), SHUTTER SPEED (125), SYNCHRO SCAN (126),
!LED (126), CAMERA SW MODE (127), SUPER GAIN
(128), VTR FUNCTION (129), BATT/TAPE ALARM (131)
ÁMAIN menu screen 3 of 4
(SUB menus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
CARD READ/WRITE (132), CARD R/W SELECT (133),
REC (ASPECT)/PB/RET (134), MIC/AUDIO (135),
GENLOCK/IRIS (137), VIDEO OUT (138), TIME/DATE
(138), LENS SEL/ADJ (138)
ÁMAIN menu screen 4 of 4
(SUB menus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
USER MENU SEL 1 of 3 (139), USER MENU SEL 2 of 3
(140), USER MENU SEL 3 of 3 (141), AUTO SHADING
(142), EVALUATION (142), INITIALIZE (147),
DIAGNOSTIC (147)
ÁREMOTE menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
REMOTE FUNCTION (148), VF IND. (REMOTE) (148),
!LED (REMOTE) (149), TALLY/RET (REMOTE) (149)
Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Maintenance
ÁCondensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
ÁCleaning the Video Heads . . . . . . . . . 153
ÁCleaning the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . 153
ÁCharacteristic Phenomenon of CCD
Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Inspections Before Shooting
ÁInspection Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . 154
ÁInspecting the Camera Section . . . . . . 154
ÁInspecting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 155
ÁInspecting the Iris and Zoom
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
ÁInspecting the VTR Section . . . . . . . . 156
Specifications
ÁGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
ÁCamera Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
ÁViewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
ÁVTR Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
ÁAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
ÁRelated Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

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General and Features
This unit combines as a single integrated unit a 3-CCD colour video camera which features IT-
CCDs and a 600,000-pixel on-chip lens, and a DVCPRO format VTR which incorporates com-
pression technology.
Not only can the screen aspect ratio be switched between 16:9 and 4:3 in a single action but the
rate at which the signals are recorded onto the VTR tape can also be set to 50 Mbps for a higher
picture quality or 25 Mbps for a longer recording duration. Recording at the 50 Mbps rate enables
pictures with a very high picture quality to be recorded: this means that this is an integrated VTR
unit which provides all the optimum functions and performance for EFP applications.
The unit in itself is compact and lightweight, its power consumption is minimal, it yields a high
picture quality, and it offers excellent sensitivity, mobility and dust-proof and damp-proof capabili-
ty. These features make it possible for the unit to be used in ENG applications as well.
Both the camera unit and VTR unit feature digital signal processing to achieve much higher levels
of picture quality and stability.
Memory cards complying with global standards can be used for the camera and VTR setting data
to provide a system to manage the data.
Features of the Camera Section
The camera section of the AJ-D910WB has the following features.
ÁHigh sensitivity: 2000 lux (F13)
ÁHigh S/N ratio: 61 dB (standard)
ÁUltra-low smear
ÁUltra-low flare
Digital signal processing
Signal processing is digitized by a 18 MHz (typ.) 10-bit AD/DA converter. This improves picture
quality, stability and reliability, and allows the viewfinder screen displays as well as numerous
adjustment and setup items to be converted to menus.
Setting menu
The setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, and controls the status displays, messag-
es, marker displays, etc. Whether or not to display each item, as well as the display conditions
when items are to be displayed, can be selected according to the user’s convenience. For exam-
ple, display ON/OFF for the ! lamp display which informs the user that the unit has entered irregu-
lar status can be selected for 8 different conditions.
The setting menu is also used to select various settings and functions and execute memory card
operations, etc.
Setup cards
Setting menu and subject data can be stored on SRAM memory cards with a capacity of
64 kilobytes or greater which conform to PCMCIA standard ratings as setup cards. Stored data
can be saved individually or according to the shooting conditions, allowing the same setup condi-
tions to be easily reproduced and assisting in standardizing setup conditions between individual
data.
An ATA flash memory card with a memory size of 4 MB or more is required to operate the Picture
Link (Pix Link) function sold as an optional accessory.
High-function electronic shutter
Using the built-in electronic shutter achieves steady images even of quickly moving subjects. In
addition, the following special operation modes can also be selected.
ÁSynchro scan mode: This mode is suited for shooting personal computer and workstation moni-
tor screens (50.6–248 Hz), and provides images with little horizontal stripe noise.
ÁHigh vertical resolution (Super V) mode: This mode provides images with high vertical resolution
compared to standard mode.
Wide range of video gain selections
Gain values can be selected from p3 dB to o30 dB using the setting menu and the GAIN switch.
The high S/N ratio allows images with little noise to be obtained even when the gain is increased
for shooting in dark locations. Using the SUPER GAIN switch provided specially to implement the
super gain function, the video gain can be set to 30, 36, 43 or 46 dB.

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Features
Automatic adjustment and memory functions for black balance/white balance
The black set, black balance and white balance can be automatically adjusted by simple switch
operations. Adjustment values are held in the memory even if the power for the unit is turned off,
so there is no need to readjust the balance each time the power is turned on.
There are two memory systems for white balance which can hold 3 adjustment values each for the
CC filter (cross filter is the same as 3200K.), making a total of 6 adjustment values. When adjust-
ment values matching the illumination conditions are selected from among the values stored in the
memory, the unit is automatically adjusted to the corresponding white balance. (A menu setting
also allows adjustment of only two values instead of the values for each filter.) In addition, when
the unit is shipped from the factory, the white balance value for 3200K is stored in the memory as
a preset value. This value can be called when there is no time to adjust the white balance, etc.
Character display function
The unit is equipped with a function that displays switch settings, the automatic adjustment status
for black balance and white balance, warning displays, etc. on the viewfinder screen.
In addition, when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit’s power supply,
the remaining battery level can be displayed numerically on the viewfinder screen.
Warning system for displaying the VTR section status
The unit informs of VTR trouble, the end of the tape, battery wear, etc. with various warning lamps
and a warning tone. The remaining tape time can also be checked by the character display inside
the viewfinder.
4·2 filters as standard equipment
CC (colour temperature conversion) and ND (neutral density) filters are provided as standard
equipment. The filter setting best suited to the brightness of the subject and lighting conditions can
be selected from among 16 different combinations.
Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference value
The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be finely adjusted by setting menu opera-
tions.
Auto close function
The unit is equipped with an auto close function which automatically closes the lens in the follow-
ing cases.
ÁWhen the black balance is automatically adjusted.
ÁWhen the power is turned off in the auto iris mode.
Generation of standard colour bar and reference audio signals
The camera section contains a circuit which generates a standard colour bar signal to facilitate
colour monitor adjustments, and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to facili-
tate audio level adjustments.
Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality
The AJ-D910WB is equipped with the following functions (and circuits) in order to assure high
picture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high-performance
CCD.
ÁA built-in AUTO KNEE circuit achieves a wide dynamic range which allows large signals to pass
through.
ÁA built-in 2-line image enhancer
ÁA built-in shading compensation function for use with a lens extender
ÁA built-in sawtooth wave generator for adjustments
ÁA zebra pattern ON/OFF selector switch which selects three types of zebra patterns including
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Features
Audio functions
ÁA phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (option) can be attached and it can
also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews.
ÁMicrophone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the
AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option).
ÁThe audio CH1 recording level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of the unit.
Recording by an external VTR
When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option,
AJ-YA900P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR.
Remote control
Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AJ-EC3E) allows a portion of the camera section
functions to be operated by remote control.

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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 even higher picture and sound quality.
One of the following 4 modes can be selected for conducting recording and playback: 16:9
(50 Mbps), 4:3 (50 Mbps), 16:9 (25 Mbps) and 4:3 (25 Mbps).
Rec review function
By automatically rewinding and playing back the last two to ten seconds or so of the recording,
this function enables what has been recorded to be promptly checked out.
Playback function
This function enables the playback picture (black-and-white picture) to be seen on the viewfinder
screen. In addition, colour playback pictures can be output from the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector.
Built-in time code generator/reader
Time code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track.
Locking of the time code to an external source
The built-in time code generator can be locked to an external generator. Also, the built-in time
code generator uses a lithium battery as its back-up power supply, allowing time codes to be
backed up for approximately one year even if power is not supplied to the unit.
Built-in DOLBY NR SystemF
A Dolby B Noise Reduction System is built in for audio recording in the longitudinal direction.
Successive shooting
Images can be shot successively within an accuracy of 0–o1 frame simply by pressing the VTR
START button or the lens VTR button.
FDolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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System Configuration
Multi connector
cable
SHAN-C12TCA
Carrying case
AJ-HT900
Microphone kit
AJ-MC700P
Shoulder
belt
26P/12P
output
adaptor
AJ-YA900P
VTR cable VTR
Microphone holder
AJ-MH700P
Lens
(Bayonet type)
Fujinon/Canon
Camera/VTR
AJ-D910WB
Battery case
SHAN-B220
Battery case
AU-M402H
Battery case/
Battery holder
AC adaptor
AJ-B75
Sony Battery
BP-90
BP-L60/BP-L90
Panasonic Battery
AU-BP220
Sony Battery NP-1
Panasonic Battery
AU-BP402
Anton Bauer Battery
Battery
charger
AG-B425
Rain cover
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying
case
AJ-SC900
Tripot mount
adaptor
SHAN-TM700
Extension control
unit AJ-EC3E
Cleaning tape
AJ-CL12MP
Cassette tape
ÁM size cassette tape
exclusively for
DVCPRO
Setup memory card
SHL-064HSRVS
5wEVF mount
adaptor
AJ-QVF900
5wEVF AJ-VF53E
5wEVF mount
adaptor
AJ-YA711
5wEVF
WV-VF65B/C
Picture Link adaptor
board
AJ-YAP900
1.5½viewfinder
AJ-VF10E/-VF15E
2.0½viewfinder
AJ-VF20WE
IDX Battery L-40
FAJ-YA711/WV-VF65B/C are not available in European market. For further details, consult with your dealer.

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Controls and Their Functions
Power Supply Section
eBattery holder
The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder.
fDC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P)
The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by
AC power. An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate
the unit.
gBREAKER (circuit breaker) button
In order to protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically
turned off when an excessively high level of power flows inside. Upon completion of the internal
inspection and adjustments, push this button back in. The power will come back on provided
that there is no trouble inside the unit.
hPOWER switch
ON: Set to this position to turn on the unit’s power.
OFF: Set to this position to turn off the unit’s power.
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Accessory Mounting Section
iHook for mounting shoulder belt
Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook.
jLight shoe
Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe.
kLens mount (bayonet type)
Mount the lens here.
lLens clamping lever
Insert the lens into the lens mount k, and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the
lens.
mLens mount cap
Press up the lens clamping lever lto remove this cap. Keep the cap in place if the lens is not
going to be mounted.
nLens cable clamp
This is for clamping the lens cable.
oTripod mount
When the unit is to be secured to a tripod, mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700) which
is available as an optional accessory.
pLENS connector (12-pin)
Hook up the lens connecting cable to this connector. Consult with your dealer concerning the
lens which you are going to use.
qShoulder pad
Adjust this pad to facilitate operation when carrying the unit on your shoulder. Its position can
be brought forward or backward and adjusted by loosening the two set screws.
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Controls and Their Functions
Knob
(included)
Screw
(included)
The accessory
control knob can be
attached to the
AUDIO LEVEL CH1
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Controls and Their Functions
Audio Function Section (1)
rAUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch uis set to MAN, the recording level of audio
channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control ton
the side panel.
sMIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
Connect an optional microphone to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from
this jack.
tAUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 recording level) controls
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch uis set to MAN, the audio level of audio channels
1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.
However, the audio CH1 level can also be adjusted using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control ron
the front panel.
uAUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch (audio channel 1/2 auto/manual level adjustment selec-
tor) switch
This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO: For adjusting the levels automatically.
MAN: For adjusting the levels manually.
vAUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
This selects the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.
FRONT [MIC]: The microphone input signals connected to the MIC IN jack sare recorded.
REAR [MIC]: The microphone input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connec-
tors yare recorded.
REAR [LINE]: The line input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors y
are recorded.
wREAR MIC POWER switch
ON: The phantom power is supplied to the rear microphone.
OFF: The phantom power is not supplied to the rear microphone.
xCUE switch
CH1: The audio CH1 signals are recorded on the cue track.
1/2: The signals of audio CH1 and CH2 are mixed together and recorded on the cue track.
CH2: The audio CH2 signals are recorded on the cue track.
yAUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1/2) connectors (XLR, 3P)
An audio component or microphone is connected here.
zAUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 3P)
This is connected to an audio component. The audio channels are coupled to the MONITOR
SELECT switch and switched in tandem.
{DC OUT (DC power output) connector
This is the DC 12 V output connector. A current of approximately 100 mA can be taken out.
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Audio Function Section (2)
|ALARM (warning tone volume) control
This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker ~or the earphone connected to
the PHONES jack ¡. When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible.
However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the
control is at its lowest position.
}MONITOR (volume) control
This adjusts the volume of the sound other than the warning tone—the sound from the speaker
~or earphone ¡. When it is set to the lowest position, no sound is heard.
Audio Function Section (3)
~Speaker
During recording, the EE sound can be monitored; during playback, the playback sound can be
monitored.
The warning tone is heard through the speaker in synchronization with the flashing or lighting
of the warning lamp and warning display.
The speaker sound is automatically muted when an earphone is connected to the PHONES
jack ¡.
MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selector) switch
This selects the audio channel whose sound is to be heard through the speaker ~ AUDIO
OUT connector z, or earphone.
CH1: The audio channel 1 sound is output.
1/2: The sound produced by mixing the audio channel 1 and 2 sound or the stereo sound is
output. However, only the mixed sound is output from the speaker ~and AUDIO OUT
connector z.
CH2: The audio channel 2 sound is output.
MONITOR (sound selector) switch
This selects the sound of the earphone when 1/2 is selected with the MONITOR SELECT
switch .
ST: The stereo sound of audio channels 1 and 2 is output.
MIX: The mixed sound of audio channels 1 and 2 is output.
¡PHONES (earphone) jack (mini-jack)
When an earphone (option) is connected to this jack, the sound selected by the MONITOR
switch can be heard. The warning tones relating to the unit’s operation or status can also be
heard. An earphone enabling a sufficiently high volume of sound to be heard is recommended.
When the earphone is connected, speaker ~sound is automatically muted.
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Controls and Their Functions
Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1)
Viewfinder (optional accessory)
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, centre marker), etc. can also be seen.
£PEAKING control
This is used to adjust the contours of the images inside the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. It
does not affect the camera’s output signals.
¤CONTRAST control
This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the
camera’s output signals.
¥BRIGHT control
This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the
camera’s output signals.
¦ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder.
ON: The zebra pattern is displayed.
OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed.
When the unit is shipped from the factory, the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those
parts with an IRE video level from approx. 70% to 85% are displayed. The displaying of parts
with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with a certain level can also be set on the
setting menu.
§Diopter control knob
This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clearly
in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera’s operator.
¨Eyepiece
©Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever
Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward or left-right
direction.
ªEyepiece forward-backward movement ring
Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyepiece ¨in the forward-backward direction.
«Viewfinder stopper screw
To detach the viewfinder from the camera, loosen this screw and then detach the view-
finder.
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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”, the new
setting will appear on the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen.
ÈThe knob and filter settings are listed below.
Filter Description Example of filter setting to match shooting conditions
knob setting
A Cross For setting the light source into the shape of a cross.
B 3200K Dawn, dusk, inside a studio
C 4300K Outdoors under a clear sky, outdoors in the rain
D 6300K At the beach, in mountains covered with snow
1 Clear Indoors, studios, dark places
2 1/4ND Outdoors under a cloudy sky
3 1/16ND Outdoors under a clear sky
4 1/64ND Outdoors, at the beach or in mountains covered with snow in summer
Synchro scan adjustment switches
These switches are used to adjust the synchro scan speed. Pressing the “p”switch reduces
the shutter speed; pressing the “o”switch increases the shutter speed. Set these switches to a
position where the side bar noise in the viewfinder is eliminated during personal computer
monitor shooting, etc.
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When these switches are used for UB/TC/CTL settings while the SET position has been select-
ed as the TCG switch position, they will not serve their function as synchro scan adjustment
switches. The TCG switch must be set to F-RUN or R-RUN for these switches to serve their
function.
®WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch
PRST: Set to this position when there is no time to adjust the white balance. The white bal-
ance value for 3200K is stored in the memory.
A or B: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch ±is pressed to the AWB side, the white balance
is automatically adjusted in accordance with the setting position of the filter knob ¬,
and the adjustment value is stored in memory A or memory B.
When the FILTER knob and the WHITE BAL switch are set to the same positions as the ones
set when the adjustment was made, the adjustment value stored in the memory is called, and
the unit is automatically adjusted to the white balance which corresponds to this value.
If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3”, the
new setting will appear at the WHITE BAL switch display position on the viewfinder screen.
(Example: “A”)
(The viewfinder shown in the
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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.
ÈOUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting positions
BARS Colour bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit
is not activated. Set the switch to this position in the
following cases:
ÁWhen adjusting the video monitor
ÁWhen recording colour bar signals
CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF The images shot by the camera are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. The default
setting is “MANUAL KNEE”.
CAM, AUTO KNEE ON The images shot by the camera are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated.
°GAIN (gain selector) switch
This is used to change the video amplifier’s gain in accordance with the lighting conditions
during shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L, M and H settings are assigned be-
forehand on the setting menu. When the unit is shipped from the factory, these settings are:
Lr0 dB, Mr9 dB and Hr18 dB.
If the setting of this switch is changed when the display mode has been set to “3”, the new
setting will appear at the gain display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “12 dB”)
±AUTO W/B BAL (white balance/black balance automatic adjustment) switch
AWB: Set to this position for automatically adjusting the white balance. When the WHITE BAL
switch ®is now set to “A or B”, the adjusted value will be stored in memory A or
memory B.
ABB: Set to this position for automatically adjusting the black balance. When this switch is
held down for at least 10 seconds at the ABB position, the auto black shading will be
compensated automatically.
²SHUTTER switch
Set this to ON when using the electronic shutter. When it is pressed to the SEL side, the shutter
speed and mode displays change in the ranges preset on the setting menu. If the setting of this
switch is changed when the display mode has been set to “2”or “3”, the new setting will appear
at the shutter display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “:1/248”, “:1/50.6”)
1) AUTO KNEE function
When the level is adjusted to people, scenes, etc. for shooting against a very bright background, the background will be whited out and the
buildings or scenes in the background will become blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated in cases like these, the background can be
reproduced in clear detail. This function is especially effective for shooting in the following conditions:
ÁWhen shooting people in shade under a clear sky
ÁWhen simultaneously shooting people in vehicles or indoor and the outdoor scenery seen through the windows
ÁWhen shooting scenes with a high contrast
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³ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin)
Connect the AJ-EC3E extension control unit (option) here.
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The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the remote
control cable is connected or disconnected.
´26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (See page 105 for mounting method.)
The 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor AJ-YA900P (option) is mounted on this section. When the
portable VTR is connected as the external VTR, recording can be performed simultaneously
with the unit’s built-in VTR.
Furthermore, by connecting the SHAN-C12TCA multi-connector cable (optional accessory) to
the 12-pin connector, it is possible to output the sound of audio channels 1 and 2 separately.
µVIDEO OUT connector (BNC)
This outputs the video signals (75°termination, rated level) to be monitored. During recording,
EE images can be monitored; during playback, playback images can be monitored.
While performing settings on the menu, the setting menu can be superimposed onto the shot
images appearing on the monitor screen so that the settings can also be checked.
¶CAM OUT (camera output) connector (BNC)
This outputs the composite video signals (75°termination, rated level). When a video monitor
is connected, the images shot by the camera can be monitored. Even while the VTR is playing
back, the camera’s images are output at all times.
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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
button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side.
¸VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch
This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped (REC
PAUSE).
SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status.
Compared with the STBY position, less power is consumed and the unit can be
operated longer using the battery. It takes longer for recording to commence after
the VTR START button ·is pressed in the SAVE position than in the STBY po-
sition.
When the switch is set to this position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder
lights.
STBY: Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed.
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This unit will automatically go into SAVE mode when the designated time for standby (STBY)
condition is exceeded. To return to standby mode, press the VTR SAVE/STBY switch once to
select SAVE mode, then once again to return to STBY mode.
¹MODE CHECK button
While this button is kept depressed, the camera’s setting status is displayed in the viewfinder. It
does not affect the camera’s output signals.
ºSUPER GAIN button (inside sliding cover)
The super gain mode is forcibly established when this button is pressed, and each time the
button is pressed when all the super gain values have been set using “SUPER GAIN”on the
MAIN menu 2 of 4 screen, the gain is switched by one level in the following sequence: 30 dB>
36 dB>43 dB>46 dB>OFF>30 dB, etc. However, the DTL and other menu settings cannot
be performed.
»SUPER IRIS button (inside sliding cover)
This is used when backlight compensation (or the super black functionF1) is to be provided.
When it is pressed, the switch settings are displayed inside the viewfinder for 3 seconds. When
it is pressed again, backlight compensation (or the super black functionF1) is released.
F1See MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 on page 127 for details on the super black function.
Super gain: When 30 dB is allotted to the SUPER IRIS button, DTL and other menu settings cannot be performed for this
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¼MARK button
This is used when the Picture Link (Pix Link)F1function is to be used. Each time it is pressed M1
(MARK1), M2 (MARK2) or no display appears in the viewfinder.
F1Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900) is sold as an option.
½EJECT (cassette eject) button
Press this to insert or eject the cassette.
¾REW (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 the tape. Its lamp lights during fast forwarding.
If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are fast forwarded at approxi-
mately quadruple speed while the button is held down.
ÀPLAY/PAUSE button
Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or colour video monitor. Its
lamp lights during playback.
If this button is pressed again during playback, playback is paused and the lamp goes off. After
playback has been paused for 2 minutes, the unit automatically switches to stop status
(STOP).
ÁSTOP button
Press this to stop the tape travel.
ÂEMERGENCY screw (inside the rubber cap)
For details, refer to the “emergency eject”function (on page 152).
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