Panasonic AJ-SDX900E User manual

Model No. AJ- E
Operating Instructions
Camera/VTR
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
VQT0D80-2 (E)
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indicates safety information.
$DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY
UNSCREWING.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH
SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd
samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera
använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
ADVARSEL!
Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme
fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til
leverandøren.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti
asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan
suosittelemaan tyypiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
Lithium Battery
Warning
The lithium battery in this equipment must only be
replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary,
contact your local Panasonic supplier.
“The lithium battery is a critical component (type
number CR2032 or BR2032 manufactured by
Panasonic.)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or
discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in
equipment designed 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 polarity connections observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge 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.”
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE
OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TO
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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OBatteries 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.
OVoor 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.
Attention/Attentie
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd Battery)
Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding (Nikkelcadmiumbatterij)
To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)
Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen (Lithiumbatterij)
Battery/Batterij
AU-BP402
Battery/Batterij AU-BP402
Anton Bauer Battery
Anton Bauer-Batterij
Unlock
Ontgrendelingshefboom
Back-up Battery
(Lithium Battery)
Batterij Voor
Reservegeheugen
(Lithiumbatterij)
OIf a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.
OIn geval u een batterij van een anden fabrikant zou gebruiken, gelieve dan eerst zorgvuldig de gebruiksaanwijzing van
deze batterij te lezen.
OFor the removal of the battery for disposal at the end
of its service life, please consult your dealer.
ORaadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de
batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde
levensduur afdankt.
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Contents
Chapter 1 General ................................... 6
1-1 Features of the camera unit ..................... 6
1-2 Features of the VTR unit .......................... 7
1-3 System configuration ............................... 8
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions ...... 9
2-1 Power supply and accessory
mounting section ...................................... 9
2-2 Audio function section ........................... 10
2-3 Shooting and recording/playback
function section ...................................... 12
2-4 Menu operation section .......................... 14
2-5 Time code related section ...................... 15
2-6 Warning and status display section ...... 16
2-7 Display window and its displays ........... 16
2-8 Viewfinder section .................................. 18
Chapter 3 Recording and playback ..... 19
3-1 Cassette tapes ......................................... 19
3-2 Basic procedures .................................... 20
3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity ..................... 22
3-4 NEWS REC function
(when AJ-YA903G is not installed) ........ 22
3-5 PRE-RECORDING function
(when AJ-YA903G is installed) .............. 23
3-6 INTERVAL REC function
(when AJ-YA903G is installed
and when it is not installed) ................... 23
3-7 RETAKE function .................................... 25
3-8 Rec review function ................................ 25
3-9 Normal playback and
playback at different speeds .................. 25
Chapter 4 Adjustments and
settings for recording ......... 26
4-1 Adjusting the white balance and
black balance .......................................... 26
4-1-1 Adjusting the white balance ..................... 26
4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance ..................... 28
4-2 Setting the electronic shutter ................ 29
4-2-1 Shutter modes .......................................... 29
4-2-2 Setting the shutter mode and speed ........ 29
4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode ................ 30
4-3 Selecting the recording signals
and recording system ............................. 30
4-3-1 Selecting the recording signals ................ 30
4-3-2 Selecting the recording system ................ 30
4-4 Selecting the audio input signals and
adjusting their recording levels ............. 31
4-4-1 Selecting the audio input signals ............. 31
4-4-2
Adjusting the audio signal recording levels .... 31
4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels ................ 32
4-5 Setting the time data ............................... 32
4-5-1 Setting the user’s bit ................................ 32
4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time 33
4-5-3 Setting the time code ............................... 34
4-5-4 Externally locking the time code .............. 34
4-5-5 Setting the UMID information ................... 35
4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen ...... 36
4-6-1 Menu configuration .................................. 36
4-6-2 Basic menu operations ............................ 36
4-6-3 Selecting the user menus ........................ 37
4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays ........ 38
4-7-1 Viewfinder lamp displays .......................... 38
4-7-2 Viewfinder screen status display
configuration ............................................ 38
4-7-3 Selecting the viewfinder screen display
items ........................................................ 38
4-7-4 Display modes and setting
changes/adjustment result messages ...... 44
4-7-5 Setting the marker displays ...................... 44
4-7-6 Setting the camera ID .............................. 44
4-7-7 Mode check screen displays
(MODE CHECK button function) .............. 45
4-7-8 Marker check screen displays
(MARKER SELECT button function) ........ 45
4-7-9 Checking the return video signal
on the viewfinder ...................................... 45
4-8 Menu-driven function setup ................... 46
4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching .... 46
4-8-2 Selecting the video output signals ........... 46
4-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL
control function ......................................... 47
4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER MAIN,
USER1 and USER2 buttons .................... 47
4-8-5 Setting the color temperature manually ... 48
4-9 Data handling .......................................... 48
4-9-1 Handling the setup card ........................... 48
4-9-2 Setup card operations .............................. 49
4-9-3 How to use the user data ......................... 52
4-9-4 How to use the scene file data ................. 53
4-9-5 How to return the menus settings
to the user standard settings .................... 56
4-9-6 How to return the menus settings
to the factory standard settings ................ 56
4-9-7 How to use the lens file data .................... 56
Chapter 5 Preparation .......................... 57
5-1 Supplying the power ............................... 57
5-1-1 Attaching the battery and
setting the battery type ............................. 57
5-1-2 Using an AC power supply ...................... 60
5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and
adjusting its position .............................. 60
5-3 Attaching the lens and performing
the flange back and white shading
adjustments ............................................. 61
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5-4 Audio input signal preparations ............ 65
5-4-1 When using the front microphone ............ 65
5-4-2 When using an external microphone ....... 65
5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver ............... 66
5-4-4 When using an audio component ................. 66
5-5 Mounting the unit on a tripod ................ 67
5-6 Attaching the shoulder strap ................. 67
5-7 Adjusting the position
of the shoulder pad ................................. 67
5-8 Attaching the rain cover ......................... 68
5-9 Connecting the extension control unit
(AJ-EC3E) ................................................ 68
5-10 Attacching the FEONT AUDIO LEVEL
control knob ............................................ 68
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections .69
6-1 Inspections prior to shooting ................ 69
6-1-1 Preparation for inspections ...................... 69
6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit ....................... 69
6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit ............................ 70
6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function ............................. 71
6-2 Maintenance ............................................ 72
6-2-1 Condensation............................................ 72
6-2-2 Head cleaning........................................... 72
6-2-3 Cleaning inside the viewfinder ................. 72
6-2-4 Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras .... 72
6-2-5 Replacing the backup battery .................. 72
6-2-6 Connectors and signals ........................... 73
6-3 Warning system ...................................... 74
6-3-1 Warning description tables ....................... 74
6-3-2 Error codes .............................................. 76
6-3-3 Emergency eject ...................................... 76
Chapter 7 Menu description tables ..... 77
7-1 Menu configfation ................................... 77
7-2 SYSTEM SETTING ................................... 78
7-2-1 SYSTEM MODE ...................................... 78
7-2-2 OPTION MODE ....................................... 78
7-2-3 REC FUNCTION ...................................... 79
7-2-4 OUTPUT SEL .......................................... 79
7-2-5 GENLOCK ............................................... 79
7-3 PAINT ....................................................... 80
7-3-1 ROP ......................................................... 80
7-3-2 MATRIX ................................................... 80
7-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION ........................... 81
7-3-4 LOW SETTING ........................................ 81
7-3-5 MID SETTING .......................................... 82
7-3-6 HIGH SETTING ....................................... 82
7-3-7 ADDTIONAL DTL ..................................... 83
7-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL ...................................... 83
7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL ........................................... 84
7-3-10 GAMMA ................................................... 84
7-3-11 FLARE ..................................................... 84
7-3-12 CAMERA SETTING ................................. 85
7-4 VF ............................................................. 85
7-4-1 VF DISPLAY ............................................ 85
7-4-2 VF MARKER ............................................ 86
7-4-3 USER BOX .............................................. 86
7-4-4 VF INDICATOR1 ...................................... 86
7-4-5 VF INDICATOR2 ...................................... 87
7-4-6 MODE CHECK IND ................................. 87
7-4-7 !LED ......................................................... 87
7-5 OPERATION ............................................. 88
7-5-1 CAMERA ID ............................................. 88
7-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED ................................... 88
7-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT ................................. 88
7-5-4 USER SW ................................................ 89
7-5-5 SW MODE ............................................... 89
7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE ........................ 90
7-5-7 USER SW GAIN ...................................... 90
7-5-8 IRIS .......................................................... 91
7-6 FILE .......................................................... 91
7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITE ............................... 91
7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT ................................ 91
7-6-3 LENS FILE ............................................... 92
7-6-4 SCENE ..................................................... 92
7-6-5 INITIALIZE ............................................... 92
7-7 MAINTENANCE ....................................... 92
7-7-1 SYSTEM CHECK ..................................... 92
7-7-2 DIAGNOSTIC ........................................... 92
7-7-3 LENS ADJ ................................................ 92
7-7-4 BLACK SHADING .................................... 93
7-7-5 WHITE SHADING .................................... 93
7-8 VTR MENU ............................................... 93
7-8-1 VTR FUNCTION ...................................... 93
7-8-2 BATTERY/TYPE ...................................... 94
7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1 .............................. 94
7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2 .............................. 96
7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1 ............................................ 97
7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2 ............................................ 98
7-8-7 TC/UB ...................................................... 98
7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO ...................................... 99
7-8-9 VTR DIAG ................................................ 99
7-9 OPTION MENU ......................................... 99
7-9-1 OPTION ................................................... 99
Chapter 8 Specifications .................... 100
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