Panasonic SDC615 - AJ Camcorder - 520 KP User manual

AJ-
2/3" IT-3CCD DVCPRO Camera-Recorder
(NTSC:525)

Superior Picture Quality, Mobility and Reliability— Ideal for News Gathering
Superior Picture Quality, Mobility and
The AJ-SDC615 camera-
recorder combines the superior
picture quality needed for
professional work with the superb
mobility and ease of use required
in the field.
A 2/3" 520,000-pixel 3CCD
camera system and 12-bit digital
signal processor assure high
sensitivity and excellent pictures.
Inheriting the same compact
design as the high-end AJ-SDX900,
the AJ-SDC615 is well balanced
and lightweight yet rugged.
A number of shooting assist
functions improve operating ease.
Also equipped with an IEEE 1394
digital interface, the AJ-SDC615 is
ready for IT applications and mid
level production.
With this outstanding
combination of picture quality and
mobility, the AJ-SDC615 is a terrific
choice for news gathering and
sports coverage.
■ Wide 2/3" CCD for High Sensitivity
and High Image Quality
The AJ-SDC615 features a 2/3" 520,000-pixel
3CCD imaging system and with a high
sensitivity rating of F13 at 2000 lux. You can
shoot in light as low as 0.01 lux with minimal
smear. With 750 lines of resolution and a
–63dB S/N, the AJ-SDC615 meets virtually any
mid level production need. It has built-in
versatility with menu selectable 16:9 or 4:3
aspect ratios while recording to the Emmy
award winning format DVCPRO.
■12-Bit Digital Processing Circuit
The DSP circuit features 12-bit A/D conversion
and 12-axis matrix color correction. This
achieves better overall picture quality, with finer
gradation and improved color expression. It
also allows correction in specific color regions
without changing the overall color tone.
■Four User Scene Files
Store specific camera settings in memory, then
retrieve them when needed for quick, easy setup.
Four files with settings can be stored in the
camera's memory.
■Digital Zoom
This new support function lets you digitally
zoom the image to two times its normal size.
■User Buttons and User Menu
Three user buttons are provided. Assign a
function to each, and then you can select those
functions with pushbutton ease. You can also
customize the on-screen menu with the items
you use most often, then display them by
simply pressing a button.
■Auto Tracking White Balance
The white balance is automatically adjusted, in
real time, as the lighting changes. It is easy to
get natural color even when shooting scenes
with difficult lighting conditions, such as when
following a subject walking from indoors to
outdoors.
■Quick Response
The AJ-SDC615 enters standby mode about
three seconds after you switch on the power,
and recording begins about 0.5* sec after you
press the REC button. The tape loads and
unloads quickly, for fast changes.
*About 2 sec when the unit is in power save mode.
■IEEE 1394 Digital Interface
The AJ-SDC615's DVCPRO terminal complies
with the IEEE 1394 digital interface standard.
Use it to upload recorded materials directly to a
nonlinear editor or server. The AJ-SDC615
works as both player and recorder. This makes
it easy to use the AJ-SDC615 in PC-based
operations.
■Locking Audio Dial
You can lock the audio level dial for the mic/line
input on the rear panel by simply pressing it.
Once you've set the dial where you want it, lock
it in place to prevent mistakes.
Before
After
(correction in cyan color region)

Reliability— Ideal for News Gathering
■Interval REC
The interval REC function (minimum interval:
2 seconds) is ideal for time lapse recording,
such as in environmental, scientific or industrial
applications calling for observation or
surveillance.
■Digital Recording Quality
The AJ-SDC615 records a full 66 minutes of
pictures and sound on a single, compact tape
(AJ-P66MP). Quality is superb thanks to the
5.75-MHz video bandwidth (Y) and 2-channel
PCM sound. The AJ-SDC615 also adds
advanced error correction features to assure
excellent reliability.
■Light Weight, Low Power
Consumption
In ready-to-shoot condition — with lens, 1.5”
viewfinder, cassette and battery pack in place
— the AJ-SDC615 weighs about 11 lbs
(body: approx. 9 lbs). It offers low power
consumption of 24W when recording.
■System and Options
• Accepts a "Slot-In" wireless receiver
• UMID standards, GPS data recording with
the optional AJ-GPS900G GPS unit
• 48V phantom microphone power supply
• Simple camera remote with the optional
AJ-EC3P Extension Control Unit (ECU)
• Anton/Bauer gold mount plate (installed)
• 26-pin multi-cable camera remote system
support (not available in some areas.)
■Additional Features
• 4-position (3200K, 5600K+1/8ND, 5600K,
5600K+1/64ND) optical filter
• One-touch camera status report
• Electronic shutter of 1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500 1/1000 and 1/2000 sec, plus synchro-
scan (1/60.3 to 1/249.7 sec)
• Marker selector to display the 4:3 (window
box) screen marker when using the wide
viewfinder, the AJ-VF20WB
• One-touch rec review function
• Built-in gen-lock function
• Built-in monitor speaker
• Video In capability
• Color playback capability
• Built-in SMPTE/EBU time code generator/
reader and TC input and output
• Built-in SMPTE/EBU color bar generator
* This system is not available in some areas.
26-pin Multi-Cable Remote System
Developed specifically for DVCPRO camera
recorders, this simple, easy-to-use camera remote
system brings outstanding cost-performance to a
wide range of applications.

GENERAL
Power Supply: DC 11V to 17V
Power Consumption: 24W (without VF)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%
Operating Temperature: +32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage Temperature: –4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Weight: Approx. 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5-1/16" x 8-1/16" x 12-3/8"
(129 x 204 x 313 mm)
Continuous Rec Time: About 120 min.
with Anton/Bauer Hytron 50
CAMERA SECTION
CCD Elements: 2/3” IT CCD (x 3)
Picture Elements: 520,000 pixels
Optical Filters: 1: 3200K, 2: 5600K+1/8ND,
3: 5600K, 4: 5600K+1/64ND
Quantization: 12 bits
Sampling Frequency: 18 MHz
Programmable Gain: –3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+21/
+24/+27/+30 dB
Super Gain: +30/+36/+42/+48 dB
Digital Super Gain: +6/+12/+20 dB
Sensitivity: F13.0 at 2000 Lux, 89.9% reflect
Minimum Illumination: 0.01 Lux at F1.4
(+48dB Gain +20dB DS Gain)
Shutter Speed: 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
and 1/2000 sec.
Syncro Scan Shutter: 1/60.3 to 1/249.7 sec.
Video S/N: 63 dB (typical)
Horizontal Resolution: 750 TV lines at centre
Vertical Resolution: 400 TV lines,
450 TV lines (Super V mode)
Registration Error: Less than 0.05%
(whole zone, without lens distortion)
Optical System: F 1.4 prism system
Lens Mount: 2/3" bayonet type
VTR SECTION
Tape: 1/4” DVCPRO M-size cassette tape
Tape Speed: 33.820 mm/s
Max Rec Time: 66 min using AJ-P66MP
FF/REW Time: About 1.5 min. (using AJ-P66MP)
VIDEO
Quantization: 8 bits
Error Correction: Reed Solomon Product Code
Compression Method: DCT and Variable-length Coding
Bit Rate: 25 Mbps
Band Width*: Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz, +1.0/–3dB
S/N Ratio*: More than 55 dB
AUDIO
Sampling Frequency: 48kHz (sync. with video)
Quantization: 16 bits
Frequency Response*: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±1.0dB
(reference level)
Dynamic Range*: More than 85dB (1kHz, AWTD)
Distortion*: Within 0.1% (1kHz, reference level)
Wow & Flutter*: Below measurable limit
Head Room*: 20 dB
INPUT
Audio IN: XLR-3 x 2 (CH1, CH2),
LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable,
LINE: 0/+4 dBu,
MIC: –60/–50 dBu,
MIC+48V: Phantom +48V,
–60/50 dBu
MIC IN: XLR x 1, balanced, 3 kΩ
–50/–40 dBu selectable,
Phantom +48V (On/Off)
Wireless IN: 25P D-sub, –40 dBu
Genlock IN: BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p 75Ω
TC IN: BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8.0Vp-p,
high impedance
Video In: Menu Selctable for
Genlock In connection
OUTPUT
Video OUT: BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p 75Ω
Audio OUT: XLR-5 x 1 (CH1/CH2)
0dBu/+4dBu selectable, balanced,
low impedance
Monitor OUT: BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p 75Ω
TC OUT: BNC x 1, 2.0Vp-p, low impedance
Phones: Stereo mini jack x 2
OTHERS
DVCPRO: 6P x 1, IEEE 1394 digital interface
DC IN: XLR-4 x 1, DC11V to 17V
DC OUT: 4P x 1, DC11V to 17V, 1A
Lens: 12P x 1
ECU: 6P x 1, for AJ-EC3P
EVF: 20P x 1
GPS: 6P x 1, for AJ-GPS900G
*The specifications given above were measured by playing back tapes
recorded by this unit on standard DVCPRO VTRs
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
These products may be subject to export regulations.
SPECIFICATIONS
SP-SDC615P1 21K409ZM-1 Printed in Japan
Microphone
AJ-MC700P
Microphone Kit

AJ-VF15B 1.5" EVF
AJ-VF20WB 2.0" EVF
Anton/Bauer
Ultra Light
AJ-MH700P
Microphone
Holder
DC Cable (XLR)
SHAN-TM700
Tripod Adaptor
Shoulder Strap
SHAN-RC700
Rain Cover
AJ-SC900
Soft Carrying Case
(not available in some areas)
AJ-HT901
Hard Carrying Case
Tripod
AJ-B75
AC Adapter
2/3" Lens
AJ-SDC615
Standard Accessories
Anton/Bauer
Gold Mount Plate Anton/Bauer Batteries (Hytron50, Dionic90 etc.) Anton/Bauer Battery Charger
BNC Cable
IEEE 1394 or
DVCPRO VTRNon Linear Editor
ECU Cable AJ-EC3P
Extension
Control Unit Picture Monitor
AJ-CA905G
Camera Adapter AJ-RC905 Remote Control Unit
26-pin Multi-Cable
AJ-C26050G (50m)
AJ-C26100G (100m)
Slot-in Wireless
Mic Receiver
AJ-GPS900G
GPS Unit AJ-VF53P
5" EVF
AJ-QVF901
5" EVF Mount
Adapter
SD Memory Card
26-pin Multi-Cable Camera Remote System (not available in some areas)
SYSTEM & OPTIONS
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Systems Business Group
2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka, 571-8503 Japan
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
Panasonic Systems Sales Taiwan Co.,Ltd.
5F, 2 Sec. 5 Hsin I Road Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Panasonic Korea Ltd.
Seohyun B/D, 1718-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu,
Seoul, Korea
Tel. [phone] FAX. [phone]
Broadcast and Communication Company of Asia, Inc.
R-1902A Tektite Tower II Exchange Road Ortigas Center Posig
City, Philippines
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Panasonic de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Panasonic Latin America S.A.
( Caribe,Centro America, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia,
Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile )
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Panasonic del Peru S.A.
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Panasonic do Brasil Ltda
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
www.panasonic.com/broadcast
Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094
[phone]
EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094
[phone]
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WESTERN ZONE: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068
[phone]
Government Marketing Department:
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 [phone]
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 [phone]
www.panasonic.ca e-mail: [email protected]
Panasonic Sales Company
(Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.)
San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00630 [phone]