Panasonic AJD215 - DVCPRO CAMCORDER User manual

AJ-D215
1/3” IT 3-CCD DVCPRO Camcorder
-NEW 17:1 lens for under 2 lux low light performance
-NEW 184 minute recording capability
-NEW “MILLENNIUM” pack – Ask your Panasonic dealer how to save over $4,000.
“MILLENNIUM” pack includes: AJ-D215 camera head
Fujinon 17:1 lens
Two Anton Bauer Trimpac 45 watt Ni-cad batteries
Anton Bauer two-position quick charger
Anton Bauer 25 watt camera light
Tripod adapter
10 FREE 184-minute DVCPRO cassettes
Suggested list price: $6,995
The Professional Digital Camcorder for Professional Users

GENERAL
Power Requirement: DC12V (10.5V to 17V)
Battery: Anton/Bauer, NP-1, BP-90,
AU-BP402, AU-BP220
DC In: XLR 4-pin (Male)
Power Consumption: Less than 16W (including
1.5" viewfinder)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (4°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity: Less than 80%
Weight: Approx. 5.9kg (13.0 lbs.)
(Including lens, V.F., tape
and battery pack)
Continuous
Recording Time: Approx. 120 min. with ABT14,
Anton/Bauer Trimpac Battery
CAMERA SECTION
Camera
Pick-up Device: Interline Transfer 1/3" CCD
Image Sensor with On-Chip
Lens (x3)
Digital Quantization: 8 bits A/D
Digital Signal Processing 13.5 MHz/27 MHz
Sensitivity: 2000 lux between F8 & F5.6,
3200K
Minimum Illumination: < 2 lux (F1.4, + 18db gain)
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 to 1/8000-sec
S/N Ratio: 60db (typical)
Horizontal Resolution: 500 TV lines (Center)
Vertical Resolution: 400 TV lines
Registration Error: Less than 0.03% (all zones,
without lens)
Gain: 0/+6/+12db, 0/+9/+18db
Optical System: F1.4 prism system
ND Filter: 1/16 Manual on/off by slide
switch
Lens Mount: 1/3" bayonet mount
(conversion lens)
Aspect Ratio: 4:3/16:9 (digitally)
View Finder
CRT: 1.5" monochrome
Horizontal Resolution: 600 TV lines (Center)
Control: VR: Bright, Contrast,
Peaking SW: Tally,
Zebra, Character
VCR SECTION
General
Format: DVCPRO 1/4" Digital
compressed recording
Recording Track: Digital Video
Digital Audio:2CH
Sub-Code
CTL:1 Track
Tape Speed: 33.820 mm/s
Tape: 1/4" Metal Particle Tape
Cassette Size: AJ-5P92L: 125 x 78 x 14.6 mm
Recording/Playback Time: 184 min. with AJ-5P92L
cassette
FF/REW Time: Approx. 8 min. usingAJ-5P92L
Video
Sampling Frequency: Y: 13.5 MHz
C (PB/PR): 3.375 MHz
Quantization: 8 bits/sampling
Error Correction: Reed-Solomon Code
Bandwidth: Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz + 1.0/-3.0db
S/N Ratio: 55db
Y/C Delay: 20 ns or less
Audio
Sampling Frequency: 48kHz
Quantization: 16 bits/sample
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +1.0db/-1.5db
Distortion: Less than 0.2% (at 1kHz,
reference level)
Crosstalk: Less than –65db (at 1kHz,
between 2 channels)
Wow & Flutter: Below measurable limit
Headroom: 20db
AGC Level: Standard, +8db
Signal Inputs
Front Mic In: XLR 3-pin, balanced,
-60dBu, 3kΩ
-60/-50/-40dBu selectable
Audio In (CH1/CH2): MIC/LINE Switchable with
internal DIP SW
MIC: -60/-50/-40dBu
selectable, 10kΩ
LINE: -6/0/+4dBu
selec table, 10kΩ
Signal Outputs
Video Out: BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
S-VIDEO Out: 4-pin x1
Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
C: 0.286Vp-p,75Ω
Audio Out (CH1/CH2): RCA (CH1/CH2), -6dBu
unbalanced,
low impedance
Headphones: Stereo mini jack
Others
DVCPRO I/F (Option): IEEE1394 Standard (6-pin)
Lens: 12-pin
DC IN XLR 4-pin (DC 12V)
Up to 184 Minutes of Recording
The AJ-D215 records for up to 184 minutes on a single DVCPRO
large cassette (AJ-5P92L). This lets you shoot even long events
without switching tapes while enjoying a high level of reliability
because DVCPRO’s metal particle tape is renowned in the broad-
casting industry for durability and stability.
Under 2 Lux Shooting Illumination
A CCD with on-chip lens and + 18 db gain-up lets you take quality
shots in lighting as low as two lux with the new T17X5BRM Lens.
Built-in ND Filter
The AJ-D215’s 1/16 ND filter is set by simply sliding it into or out of
position. It ensures stable picture quality even when shooting out-
doors under bright sunlight.
Auto White Balance – Preset/Memory/ATW
The AJ-D215 is factory-preset with three white balance settings:
for use indoors, outdoors and under fluorescent lights.
DVCPRO Terminal (IEEE 1394) Interface Board (Option)
This optional IEEE 1394 based DVCPRO terminal (AJ-YAD210P)
lets you connect to a back up DVCPRO VCR for digital dubbing with
superior picture and sound quality.
DVCPRO: Superior Digital Recording
DVCPRO is the world standard for digital video recording. It records
digital component signals across a 5.75-MHz (Y) video bandwidth,
with a video S/N ratio of 55 dB. TheAJ-D215 offers superb audio,
too, thanks to a 48-kHz sampling, 16-bit recording, 2 channel PCM
digital system.
Manual Audio Level
Separate dials for channels 1 and 2 let you manually set the audio
recording level when desired
Light Weight, Low Power Consumption
The AJ-D215 weighs only 13 lbs. in full operating condition (with
lens, EVF, battery and cassette). Power consumption is 16 W or less
when recording.
Compatible with Anton/Bauer Digital Battery
A gold mount plate allows use of an Anton/Bauer digital battery
system. The remaining power is shown in the viewfinder. When
using an Anton/Bauer Ultra Light, the lighting on/off and recording
start/stop can be linked.
4:3/16:9 Aspect Ratio Capable
AJ-D215 Features/Benefits
SPECIFICATIONS
Executive Office:
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 [phone]
EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 [phone]
Mid-Atlantic/New England: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 [phone]
Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160 Suwanee GA 30024 [phone]
Central Region: 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 [phone]
WESTERN ZONE: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W, Los Angeles, CA 90068 [phone]
Gulf States: 8105 N. Beltline Road, #100, Irving, TX 75063 [phone]
Southwest Region: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 [phone]
No. CA/Northwest Region: 5870 Stoneridge, #3, Pleasanton,CA 94588 [phone]
Government Marketing Department: 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 [phone]
Broadcast & Television Systems Company
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Microphone shown in photo is optional.
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