Panasonic AJHDC27V - CAMERA VTR User manual

AJ- P
Camera/VTR
Operating Instructions

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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
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“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
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maintenance (service) instructions in the
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HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
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SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED
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FCC Note
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.
o not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power supply section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Accessory mounting section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Audio function section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Viewfinder section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Shooting (recording)/playback function section . .13
Warning/status display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Menu operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Time code related section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack . . .22
Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium-ion battery . .24
Using an AC power supply
when the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used . . . . . . . . .24
Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Adjusting the lens flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adjusting the white shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adjusting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Attaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
etaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adjusting the viewfinder position . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Audio input preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder
(optional accessory) for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
When attaching a microphone to the main unit for
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
When connecting a microphone to the
MIC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
When connecting a microphone to the
AU IO IN connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
When using a wireless microphone . . . . . . . . . . .34
When connecting audio components . . . . . . . . . .34
Mounting the unit on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Adjusting the shoulder pad position . . . . . . . . . .36
Attaching the rain cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Connecting the extension control unit . . . . . . . .37
Viewfinder lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Setting the lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Viewfinder screen status displays . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting the display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
isplay modes and setting change messages . . .43
Switching the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Setting the marker displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Setting the camera I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Remaining battery charge and audio channel level
and remaining tape displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
isplays relating to errors and warnings . . . . . . .45
isplays relating to time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Adjusting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adjustments and setup using the setting
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adjusting the white balance and black
balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Shutter modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting the shutter mode and speed . . . . . . . . . .52
Changing the shutter speed and mode selection
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Setting the synchro scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Variable frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting the frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Setting the scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Adjusting the audio level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Manual audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Externally locking the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
How to use the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Setup card operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Formatting the setup card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Saving the data settings on the card . . . . . . . . . .63
Loading the data saved on the card . . . . . . . . . . .65
Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Scene-to-scene continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Playback
(checking what has been recorded) . . . . . . . . . . .70
Rec review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Color playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Lens RET button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Other VTR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
NEWS REC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
RETAKE function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
isplaying sub-menus and deciding on
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Setting menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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Contents
Setting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
<CAM MENUS>
CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 3 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 1
ROP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
MATRIX screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .81
COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .81
LOW SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
MI SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
HIGH SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
A ITIONAL TL1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
A ITIONAL TL2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
SKIN TONE TL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
KNEE/LEVEL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
GAMMA screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
CAMERA SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
CAM MAIN MENU 2
VF ISPLAY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
VF MARKER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
VF IN ICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
CAMERA I screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
SHUTTER SPEE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
!LE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
CAMERA SW MO E screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
SUPER GAIN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
FRAME MO E screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
CAM MAIN MENU 3
CAM CAR REA /WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . . .90
CAM CAR R/W SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . . .90
GENLOCK/IRIS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
LENS A J screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
CAM MAIN MENU 4
CAM USER MENU SELECT 1 screen . . . . . . . . .92
CAM USER MENU SELECT 2 screen . . . . . . . . .92
CAM USER MENU SELECT 3 screen . . . . . . . . .92
BLACK SHA ING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
WHITE SHA ING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
FLARE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
COLORIMETRY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
IAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
EVALUATION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
OPTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
<VTR MENUS>
VTR MAIN MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
BATTERY SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
VTR VF IN ICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
MIC/AU IO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
TIME ATE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR USER MENU SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR CAR REA /WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
IAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
<VTR USER MENU SELECT>
FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
VTR VF IN ICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
MIC/AU IO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Cleaning inside the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Phenomena inherent to CC cameras . . . . . . .110
Replacing the backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Inspections prior to shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Preparation for inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Inspecting the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Inspecting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions . . .113
Inspecting the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

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Introduction
Features
The AJ-H C27V integrates two units: 1) a high-
definition (H ) color video camera featuring an IT-
CC equipped with a 1 million pixel on-chip lens that
supports the full spectrum of H TV (720P/59.94 Hz),
and 2) a VCPRO H format VTR that incorporates
the latest compression technology.
Featuring a 100 Mbps recording rate for the VTR as
well, this unit is capable of recording images with an
extremely high picture quality to achieve the highest
performance and most sophisticated functions as an
integrated camera/VTR for electronic field production
(EFP) applications.
Furthermore, it is compact and lightweight, has low
power consumption, and excels in achieving a high
level of picture quality, sensitivity, and mobility, and is
extremely dust-proof and moisture-proof. These are
all attributes which enable the unit to be used for
electronic news gathering (ENG) applications as well.
Since digital signal processing is provided in both the
camera unit and VTR unit, the picture quality is further
improved while the unit’s stability is also enhanced.
Small multimedia cards or S memory cards meeting
global standards can be used for the camera and VTR
setting data as part of a system which can accomplish
data management.
Features of the camera unit
The camera unit of the AJ-HDC27V has the
following features.
OHigh sensitivity: 2000 lux, F12
(frame rate: 23.98 Hz, synchro scan: 50%)
OHigh signal-to-noise ratio: 54 dB (standard)
OLow smear
OLow flare
Digital signal processing
Analog signals are converted into digital signals
through 10-bit A/ conversion at a sampling
frequency of 74.1758 MHz. This processing not only
enhances the picture quality, stability and reliability
but it also enables the viewfinder screen displays and
many of the adjustment and setup items to be
configured in a menu-driven format.
Customized setting menus
The status displays, messages and marker displays
are controlled using setting menus which are
displayed on the viewfinder screen. The user can
select whether or not to display certain items and
under what conditions they are to be displayed to suit
the user’s convenience. For instance, the ON/OFF
settings can be selected for eleven different statuses
for the “!” lamp display which tells the user that the
unit is experiencing some kind of problem.
The menus are also used to select settings and
functions and execute memory card operations.
Setup card
Up to eight sets of setting menu data can be stored on
S card (Secure igital Memory Card) and small
multimedia cards (VW-MMC8) serving as setup cards.
Organizing this data by set or by shooting conditions
for storage is useful in reproducing the same setup
states with ease and in ensuring consistency in the
setup states from one set of data to the next.
High-performance electronic shutter
Use of the self-contained electronic shutter results in
images with minimal shake even when the subject is
fast-moving. Any of the following special modes can
also be selected.
OSynchro scan mode
This is ideal for shooting the monitor screens of a
personal computer or work station.
(20.0% to 99.5%)
Images with minimal horizontal stripe noise can be
obtained in this mode.
Variable frame rate featured
The AJ-H C27VP is the first camera/VTR in the world
to feature a variable frame rate which allows the user
to set the frame rate (shooting speed) from 4
frames/sec. (3.99 Hz) to 60 frames/sec. (59.94 Hz).
By making it possible to shoot with speed effects and
create clearer slow-motion images and blur effects,
this feature gives users the exciting opportunity to
express a whole new dimension of moving images—a
world which was hitherto confined to the field of film
production—in their own video productions.

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Features
Features of the camera unit
Wide-ranging video gain selection
A value ranging from –6 dB to +30 dB can be selected
for the gain using the setting menu and GAIN switch.
Even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark
locations, images with minimal noise can be obtained
because of the high signal-to-noise ratio. The super
gain function can be allocated to the USER button,
and 30 dB can be selected using this button.
Automatic adjustment of black balance and white
balance, and memory function
The black balance and white balance can be adjusted
automatically by means of some simple switch
operations.
The adjustment settings remain stored in the memory
even after the power has been turned off so that the
need for the balance to be re-adjusted each time the
power is turned on is obviated.
Two memories, A and B, are used to store the white
balance, and it is possible to retain two adjustment
settings per color temperature conversion filter,
making for a total of 8 settings altogether.
When the color temperature conversion filter is
rotated, it is automatically adjusted to the white
balance. (Using menu settings, this can be set for two
filters only rather than for each and every filter.)
When the unit is shipped, 3200 K is stored as the
preset value for the white balance. This value can
always be recalled when no time is available to
perform adjustments.
(The preset value can be switched between 3200 K
and 4300 K.)
Character display function
The unit comes with functions for showing the switch
settings, automatic black balance and white balance
adjustment statuses, warning displays, etc. on the
viewfinder screen.
Moreover, when a battery in the igital Magnum
Series made by Anton/Bauer Corporation is used as
the unit’s power supply, the remaining battery charge
can be displayed as a numerical value on the
viewfinder screen.
Warning system for indicating VTR unit statuses
The user is alerted to problems in the VTR, tape-end,
battery consumption, etc. by various alarm lamps and
alarm tones. The remaining tape time can also be
checked by a character display inside the viewfinder.
4-piece filter disc sets available as standard
accessories
The filter best suited to the subject’s brightness and
color temperature can be selected. Two independent
sets of filter discs, one for CC and one for N , each
with four filter discs, are provided as standard
accessories.
Automatic aperture reference value finely adjusted
The reference value used for the automatic aperture
adjustment can be finely adjusted by performing
setting menu operations.
Generation of color bar signals and reference
audio signals
The unit contains a circuit for generating color bar
signals so that a color monitor can easily be adjusted.
It also incorporates a circuit for generating reference
level audio signals to enable the audio level to be
adjusted with ease.
Functions and circuits for assuring high picture
quality
Equipped with the following functions (or circuits) to
guarantee that the picture quality will be high, the unit
is designed to take advantage of the merits of its high-
performance CC to the maximum extent possible.
OAUTO KNEE circuit for achieving a wide dynamic
range through which strong signals can pass.
OBuilt-in 2-line image enhancer
OBuilt-in shading compensation function for when the
lens extender is used
OBuilt-in sawtooth wave generator for use with
adjustments
O2-level zebra pattern to enable 3 kinds of patterns
including spot zebra to be selected
OON/OFF selector switch for zebra patterns
(viewfinder)
Remote control
Remote control of the basic operations and
adjustments of the camera unit and VTR unit is
enabled by connecting the extension control unit
(optional accessory AJ-EC3).

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Features of the VTR unit
Digital system
The pictures are compressed by a component digital
recording system that uses the latest compression
technology while non-compression PCM recording
featuring excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency
band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of
detailed areas is employed for the sound. The result
is an even higher picture and sound quality.
Power saving management (SAVE REC) function
When this unit is used for recording, its playback
system circuitry is shut down. The output of signals to
the H S I OUT connector is also shut down when
the cable has not been connected so that the unit’s
power can be conserved while the unit is being
operated.
Scene-to-scene continuity
Simply by pressing the VTR START button or lens
VTR button, continuity between the scenes is
obtained at a precision of 0 to +1 frame.
Rec review function
The last 2 to 10 seconds of a recording are
automatically rewound and played back to enable the
user to quickly check what has been recorded.
Playback function
This function enables the playback picture (in black
and white) to be viewed on the viewfinder screen.
Color playback pictures can be output from the H
S I OUT connector.
Built-in time code generator/reader
The same or separate time code information can be
recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and video
AUX area, and played back.
External locking of time code
The built-in time code generator can be locked to an
external generator. A lithium battery is used as the
backup power supply of the built-in time code
generator to back up the memory data for about a
year even when no power is supplied to the unit.
Tape management information
This camera/VTR automatically stores as the tape
management information both the frame rate
information which indicates the shooting speed and
the active frame information which indicates the first
frame where the frame image was switched in the
user’s bit of the sub-code track area (this used to be
the LTC area).
Built-in DOLBY NR system
The cue audio recording circuitry contains a olby B
noise reduction circuit.
Audio functions
OA phantom power supply type of microphone
(optional accessory) with sharp directivity
characteristics can be attached. It can also be
detached from the unit for use as an interview
microphone.
OOther kinds of microphones can also be connected
and, using the model AJ-MH700P microphone
holder (optional accessory), attached to the unit.
NEWS REC function
This function especially supports shooting in the
context of news gathering or documentary filming to
ensure that no opportune shutter opportunities are
passed up.
In other words, by controlling the start key
acknowledgment time, the unit can continuously
record without the user having to interrupt the
recording: this safeguards against the failure to record
those precious moments—a failure that occurs when
recording is resumed after it has been shut down
temporarily.
RETAKE function
This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts
when a cut turns out to be no good during the
shooting of news, reports or art programs.
Users should remember to handle this function very
carefully.
If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and a
particular cut is clearly judged to be no good, the tape
is rewound to the start of the cut concerned and the
rec pause (rec standby) mode is established by
operating the MO E CHECK button and lens RET
button. Since recording is now commenced from that
point on the tape, the no-good cut will be deleted. In
order to prevent the cut prior to the no-good cut from
being deleted, a part of the no-good cut equivalent to
ten or so frames is left behind.
By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto the
work tape, for instance, this function is very effective
in achieving economical operation.
INTERVAL REC function
This function makes simple interval shooting possible.
It proves to be very effective when shooting programs
with a nature theme or art programs.
Features
Oolby noise reduction manufactured under license from olby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
O“ OLBY” and the double- symbol Îare trademarks of olby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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System Configuration
Microphone kit
AJ-MC700P
Wireless
microphone
receiver
WX-RJ700
Microphone holder
AJ-MH700P
Lens
(Bayonet type)
FUJINON/CANON
Rain cover
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case
AJ-SC900
Tripod mount
adapter
SHAN-TM700
Extension control
unit
AJ-EC3
Camera/VTR
AJ-HDC27V
Setup memory card
Multi-media card
SD (Secure Digital) memory card
Battery case
AU-M402H
Battery
case/Battery
holder
AC adapter
AJ-B75
Cassette tape
AJ-HP23LP
AJ-HP32LP
AJ-HP46LP
Cleaning tape
AJ-CL12LP
Battery
charger
AG-B425
AJ-B450
Panasonic Battery
AU-BP402
AJ-BP490
Anton/Bauer Battery
Sony Battery
BP-90
BP-L60/L90
NP-1
2˝ viewfinder
AJ-HVF27P

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Power supply section
1Battery mount
This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.
2DC 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).
3BREAKER button
To protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is
tripped when an overcurrent flows inside the unit,
and the power is automatically turned off. Push this
button to the pushed-in position after performing
internal inspections and adjustments. If there is no
problem, the power will be turned back on.
4POWER switch
ON Set here to turn on the power.
OFF Set here to turn off the power.
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Accessory mounting section
1Hooks for attaching shoulder strap
Attach the ends of the accessory shoulder strap to
these hooks.
2Light shoe
Use this to attach the video light, etc.
3Lens mount (Bayonet type)
Use this to attach the lens.
4Lever for securing lens
Insert the lens into the lens mount 3, and turn the
lens mount ring using this lever to secure the lens.
5Lens mount cap
To remove the cap, push the lever for securing the
lens 4up.
Keep the cap in place while the lens is not
attached.
6Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or
microphone cable.
7Tripod mount
Mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700),
available as an optional accessory, when the unit is
to be anchored to the tripod.
8LENS terminal (12-pin)
The connecting cable of the lens is connected here.
For details concerning the lenses that can be used,
consult your dealer.
9Shoulder pad
This pad can be adjusted to facilitate operation
when the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder.
The pad position can be moved forward or
backward when the two securing screws are
loosened.
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Audio function section (1)
1MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.
The power for the microphone is supplied from this
jack.
2AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
recording level adjustment) controls
When the AU IO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3is
set to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1
and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.
3AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
automatic/manual level adjustment selector)
switch
This is used to select the method for adjusting the
audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO Set here for automatic adjustment.
MAN Set here for manual adjustment.
4AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
This is used to select the input signals to be
recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.
FRONT The input signals supplied from the
microphone which has been connected to
the MIC IN jack 1are recorded.
REAR The audio input signals supplied from the
audio component which has been
connected to the AU IO IN CH1/CH2
connectors 5is recorded.
5AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)
connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
An audio component or microphones are connected
here.
6LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input +
48V) selector switch
This is used to switch the audio input signals from
the audio component which has been connected to
the AU IO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5.
LINE The audio input signals from the audio
component serving as the line input are
selected.
MIC The audio input signals from the internal
power supply type of microphone are
selected. (The phantom mic power is not
supplied from the unit.)
+48V The audio input signals from the external
power supply type of microphone are
selected. (The phantom mic power is
supplied from the unit.)
7CUE switch
CH1 The audio CH1 signals are recorded on the
cue track.
MIX Audio CH1 and CH2 mixed signals are
recorded on the cue track.
CH2 The audio CH2 signals are recorded on the
cue track.
<Note>
This switch can be made ineffective using the VTR
MAIN MENU. (See page 101)
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