Panasonic AKHC910 - 1080I CAMERA User manual

AK-HC910P
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please
read these instructions completely.
1080I Multi-purpose
Digital Camera

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FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. To assure continued
compliance follow the attached instal-
lation 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.
For Your Safety
1indicates safety information.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and main-
tenance (service) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOM-
MENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The serial number of this product may
be found on the bottom of the unit.
This class A digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numéique de la classe A
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
For CANADA

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For Your Safety...................................2
Preface ...............................................4
Features..............................................4
Precautions.........................................5
Major Operating Controls and
Their Functions.............................6, 7
How to Install ......................................8
_How to set the lens .......................8
_How to install on the camera
housing, pan/tilt head,
tripod, etc. .....................................8
How to Set Up the System
(Connection) .....................................9
Multi-purpose Digital Camera
Control System Configuration 1........10
Multi-purpose Digital Camera
Pan/Tilt Head Compatible
System Configuration 1....................11
Multi-purpose Digital Camera
Control System Configuration 2........12
Multi-purpose Digital Camera
Pan/Tilt Head Compatible
System Configuration 2....................13
Operation Procedure ........................14
How to Adjust...........................15 to 17
_Flange back adjustment
(for zoom lens)............................15
_Lens iris gain volume
adjustment ..................................15
_White balance adjustment ..........16
_Color temperature and
white balance adjustment
(reference) ..................................16
_Black balance adjustment...........17
_Gen lock adjustment ...................17
Setting of Menu Items..............18 to 29
_Configuration of menu display
screen .........................................18
_USER menu (Initial screen) ........19
!Maintenance menu ............20 to 26
1Black shading correction
menu.......................................20
2Pedestal, gamma, flare
adjustment menu ....................21
3Knee&white clip
adjustment menu ....................22
4Gain adjustment menu............23
5Detail adjustment menu ....23, 24
6Master gain, auto iris setting
menu.......................................24
7Super gain, Detail, Pedestal-
offset level setting menu .........25
8Matrix menu ............................26
9Color correction 1 menu .........26
qZ Color correction 2 menu .........26
@Setting menu.........................27, 28
1Camera mode setting
menu.................................27, 28
2Electronic shutter setting
menu.......................................28
3Horizontal phase adjustment
menu for external reference
signal ......................................28
#Camera ID setting menu.............29
$File managing and renewing
menu.....................................29, 30
-File operation menu ..........29, 30
Outside Dimension Diagram.............31
Specifications & Accessories............32
CONTENTS

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Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing the multi-purpose digital
camera.
New 2/3q2.2 million-pixel CCD is
employed.
[1920(H) k1080(V)]
•2.2 million-pixel CCD is 2/3qsize, being
compact and light-weight.
The camera section is equipped with a
high picture quality digital signal
processing LSI.
•10 Bit, 74 MHz high picture quality digital
processing after the process circuit.
•New type CCD flaw correcting function.
•High reliability, multi-function, and
improvement of maneuverability are
realized.
•Max. +48 dB gain-up is possible.
(Memory addition, CCD pixel addition
mode included)
Performance improvement by new-
generation FIT
•High sensitivity, wide dynamic range and
low smear are realized by CCD most
suited for high-quality pictures.
•High response and high resolution are
realized by driving H-CCD at 74 MHz.
Multiple functions
•Multi-function DTL such as high-
luminance DTL and skin DTL.
•Two HD-SDI output lines.
This camera employs new 2/3q2.2 million-pixel FIT CCD [1920(H)k1080(V)], realizing a
compact light-weight system including the optical system.
Also, the newly developed CCD having an FIT configuration suited for higher picture
quality and the development of low-noise, high-speed amplifiers have enabled the
realization of high sensitivity, high S/N ratio, and wide dynamic range.
With the newly developed digital signal processing LSI mounted on the camera head, it
performs signal processing such as GAMMA, KNEE and DTL matrix, and CCD flaw
correction based on a new system, intending to improve the maneuverability with
multifunction, high-quality, and high stability peculiar to a digital system.
Making the best use of the features of a small-sized self-contain camera, it is
accommodated in the camera housing and able to provide high-quality HD pictures as an
multi-purpose digital camera.
Features

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•Do not attempt to disassemble the
camera or other units. In order to prevent
electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
•Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera contains
sensitive components which could be
damaged by improper handling or
storage.
•Do not let the lens remain uncapped
when the camera is not use. If the lens is
not installed, do not leave the lens mount
hole uncovered.
•Do not touch the surface of the lens or
prism.
•Do not use strong of abrasive detergents
when cleaning the camera body.
•Do not aim the camera toward the sun,
no matter whether it is turned on or not.
•Do not expose the camera to rain or
moisture, and do not try to operate the
equipment in wet conditions. Do not
operate the camera if it becomes wet.
•Do not operate the camera outdoors
during a lightning storm.
•Do not use the camera in an extreme
environment where high temperatures or
high humidity exist.
•Do not leave the camera turned on when
not in use. Do not unnecessarily turn the
camera power on and off repeatedly. Do
not block the ventilation slots.
•Do not cover the port otherwise block
ventilation during operation. Internal heat
buildup can cause a fire.
•Refer any servicing to qualified service
personnel.
•Handle the camera with care.
•Protect the precision made lens by
placing the lens cap over when the
camera is not in use. If the lens is not
installed, protect the surface of the prism
by placing the body cap into the lens
mount hole.
•Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue
designed for coated lenses, to clean the
surface of the lens or prism in the event
that it should become dirty.
•Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is
dirty. In case the dirt is hard to remove,
use mild detergent and wipe gently.
•Use caution when operating the camera
in the vicinity of spot lights or bright
lights, as well as light reflecting objects
and surfaces.
•Take immediate action if ever the camera
should become wet. Turn the power off
and have the unit checked by an
authorized service facility.
•Follow normal safety precaution to avoid
personal injury.
•Use the camera in an environment where
the temperature is within 32°F to +104°F
(0°C to +40°C), and the relative humidity
is within 30% to 90% (no condensation).
•Always turn the power off when the
camera is not going to be used. Operate
the camera only when there is adequate
ventilation.
•Cooling fan
There is internally provided a cooling fan.
Since the cooling fan is a consumable
part, replace it after about 50,000 hours
of operation.
(Be sure to ask the dealer for the
replacement.)
DON’TS DO’S
Precautions

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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
_Front Panel
5Cooling Fan
• Do not block or obstruct the ventilation during operation. It may otherwise cause
internal heating or fire.
• The life of this fan is approximately 50,000 hours (at room temp. 25°C). Replace the
fan as needed.
(When the room temperature is higher than 35°C, replace the fan earlier.)
Be sure to ask the dealer for the replacement.
_Top and Bottom Panels
3
4
1
2
LENS
5
6
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal
Return control
VTR-S/S
UNREG GND
Iris manual selection
Iris control
UNREG 12V
Pin No.
7
8
9
10
11
12
Signal
Iris follow
Iris auto selection
——
——
——
NC
1Lens Mount
2/3qstandard bayonet type (B4 mount) lens is installed.
2Lens Fixing Ring Knob
Lens is fixed by turning the knob counterclockwise.
3Cable Clamp
Used to clamp the lens cable.
4Lens Connector [LENS]
Used to connect the camera cables of the lens.

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8Breaker [BREAKER]
If the breaker is operated due to over-current or the like, check the cause and eliminate
the trouble, then press the breaker button.
9Zoom/Focus Connector [ZOOM/FOCUS]
Used to connect the zoom/focus control cables of lens.
6Camera mounting hole (1/4-20UNC)
7Camera mounting hole (3/8-16UNC)
The screw holes can be used to secure the camera for installing it on camera housing,
and when using a pan/tilt head or a tripod.
Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
_Side Panel
:SDI Output Connectors [SDI OUT 1, 2]
SDI signal output is given by two lines.
;Interface Connector [I/F]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT
1
2
1
/ F
8
9
;
:
TXD: Data from Camera to remote controller
RXD: Data from remote controller to camera
1
7
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal
Focus control selection
Zoom control selection
GND
Forcible iris closing
Iris control
+Voltage
Pin No.
7
8
9
10
11
12
Signal
COM
Focus control
Zoom control
Iris control selection
COM +Voltage
COM –Voltage
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Signal
Y signal output
Pb signal output
Pr signal output
Sync signal input
DC 12V
Frame GND
TXD (H)
Pin No.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signal
Y signal GND
Pb signal GND
Pr signal GND
Sync signal GND
DC GND
TXD (C)
RXD (H)
RXD (C)

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BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT
1
2
1
/ F
720 PROGRESSIVE
How to Install
_How to set the lens
• Standard 2/3qbayonet type (B4 mount) lens of any makers can be used*.
1Turn the lens fixing ring knob counterclockwise to remove the lens mount cap.
2Set the lens in place, and turn the lens fixing ring knob clockwise to precisely fix the
lens.
3Connect the lens cable to the lens connector.
4Connect the remote (zoom/focus control) cable to the zoom/focus connector on the
rear panel.
* Note that there are some lenses uncontrollable with respect to zoom, focus function.
Be sure to ask the dealer for the installation,
adjustment and connection of this equipment.
_ How to install on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod, etc.
1Precisely set the camera on the camera housing, pan/tilt head, tripod, etc. by using
the camera set-screw hole (1/4-20UNC, 3/8-16UNC).
2When mounting the camera on a pan/tilt head, be sure to use proper tools and
make sure that there is no fear of falling off.
Remote (zoom/focus control) Cable
(When a pan/tilt head is used, connect
the cable to the pan/tilt head.)
Camera Cable
(To Lens Connector)
Lens Fixing Ring Knob

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O I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT
1
2
1
/ F
AK-HC910P
YPbPr
D-sub 15-pin
D-sub 15-pin
How to Set Up the System (Connection)
_Connection of remote control box
• Use multi-cable for the connection of HD controller AK-HRP900 and this unit.
HD-SDI
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05
Coaxial Cable
(5C-FB)
HD Monitor
1Before connecting the cables, be sure to set the Power Switch of AC Adaptor and HD
Controller to OFF.
2Connect the multi-cable to the interface connector of the camera, and the opposite side
to HD Controller.
3Set the AC Adaptor Power Switch to ON, and the HD Controller Power Switch to ON,
then the camera can be controlled.
4After shooting, set the HD Controller Power Switch to OFF, and the AC Adaptor Power
Switch to OFF.
Note that the monitor output is
attenuated and deteriorated if
the cable is too long.
External
sync
signal
(3 value
sync)
Video
Input
Signal
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
DC Power
Cable
HD Controller
AK-HRP900
NOTE
HD Monitor

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O I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT
1
2
1
/ F
HD-SDI
D-sub 15-pin
D-sub 15-pin
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05
Coaxial Cable (5C-FB)
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
HD Controller
AK-HRP900
HD Monitor
Multi-purpose Digital Camera Control System Configuration 1
Remote
controllable
lens
Multi-purpose
Digital Camera
AK-HC910P
External sync signal
(3 value sync)
Remote (zoom/focus
control) cable
DC
Power
Cable

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O I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT
1
2
1
/ F
G/LIN Pb OUT Pr/SDI
OUT
Y/VIDEO
OUT
1394
CONTROL IN
IP/RP
DC12V
IN
CAMERA I/F
LENSE I/F
ND/EXT
SDI
IN
CSOP
O I
HD-SDI
Pan/Tilt Head Controller
AW-RP301
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05
Coaxial Cable (5C-FB)
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
DC
Power
Cable
HD Controller
AK-HRP900
HD Monitor
Remote
controllable
lens
Multi-purpose Digital
Camera AK-HC910P
External sync signal
(3 value sync)
Remote
(zoom/focus
control) cable
Multi-purpose Digital Camera Pan/Tilt Head
Compatible System Configuration 1
Pan/Tilt Head
AW-PH300A
AC Adaptor
AW-PS300
DC Power
Cable
AC Adaptor
AW-PS301
NOTE:
Pan/Tilt Head is also
compatible with AW-PH500/
PH600.

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O I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT
1
2
1
/ F
O I
HD-SDI
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05
Coaxial Cable (5C-FB)
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
DC
Power
Cable
HD Controller
AK-HRP900
HD Monitor
Remote
controllable
lens
Multi-purpose
Digital Camera
AK-HC910P
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
DC Power
Cable
Multi-purpose Digital Camera Control System Configuration 2
(System for remotely monitoring picture control)
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05
Relay box
AK-HTF900
Remote (zoom/focus
control) cable
Transfer

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O I
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT
1
2
1
/ F
G/LIN Pb OUT Pr/SDI
OUT
Y/VIDEO
OUT
1394
CONTROL IN
IP/RP
DC12V
IN
CAMERA I/F
LENSE I/F
ND/EXT
SDI
IN
CSOP
O I
O I
HD-SDI
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05
Coaxial Cable (5C-FB)
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
DC
Power
Cable
HD Controller
AK-HRP900
HD Monitor
Remote
controllable
lens
Multi-purpose Digital
Camera AK-HC910P
Remote
(zoom/focus
control) cable
Pan/Tilt Head
AW-PH300A
AC Adaptor
AW-PS300
DC Power
Cable
AC Adaptor
AW-PS301
NOTE:
Pan/Tilt Head is also
compatible with AW-PH500/
PH600.
(System for remotely monitoring picture control)
AC Adaptor
AW-PS505
Pan/Tilt Head Controller
AW-RP301
Multi-purpose Digital Camera Pan/Tilt Head
Compatible System Configuration 2
Multi-cable (5m)
AK-HDMLTCA05
Relay box
AK-HTF900
Transfer

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Operation Procedure
1Turn on the power of each
equipment.
2Properly adjust the light for the
object.
3Adjust the flange back of the lens,
the iris and the focus.
• Flange back must be adjusted when
the camera is used for the first time or
after replacement of the lens.
4Adjust the white balance.
• This adjustment is needed when the
camera is used for the first time or
after leaving unused for a long time.
• The adjustment is necessary when
the lighting condition or brightness is
changed.
• After adjusting the white balance
once, re-adjustment is not needed
under the same condition.
5Adjust the black balance.
• This adjustment is needed when the
camera is used for the first time or
after leaving unused for a long time.
• The adjustment is necessary when
the ambient temperature is greatly
changed or at the change of season.
• After adjusting the black balance
once, re-adjustment is not needed
under the same condition.
6Start shooting.
(After shooting, be sure to turn off the
power of each equipment connected.)

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_Flange back adjustment (for zoom lens)
The adjustment is to adjust the focus in all the range from the maximum zoom to the
widest angle of the zoom lens.
1Shoot a dark object to open the iris.
2Adjust the distance from the object to 6.6 ft. (2 m) at least, then loosen the flange
back fixing knob of the lens.
3Set the lens to the maximum zoom and adjust the focus by turning the focus ring.
4Set the lens to the widest angle and adjust the focus by turning the flange back
adjust ring.
5Repeat adjusting the focus ring and flange back adjust ring until the focus is
adjusted within the zooming range.
After finishing the adjustment, tighten the flange back fixing knob.
BREAKER
ZOOM/
FOCUS
SDI OUT
1
2
1
/ F
How to Adjust
Focus Ring Flange Back Fixing Knob
_Lens iris gain volume adjustment
•Iris gain adjust hole (G or S) is provided at front of the lens housing. Adjust the iris
according to the following procedure by using a screwdriver.
1Set the iris select switch of the lens to A “AUTO” side.
2Turn the iris gain adjust volume to maximize the gain in such extent that no hunting
takes place.
* Iris PEAK/AVE of camera menu can also be used for the adjustment.
Flange Back Adjust Ring
Iris Gain Adjust Volume
Auto Iris Power Zoom Lens

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_Color temperature and while balance adjustment (reference)
When carbon is burnt, it develops
various colors of light depending on the
temperature. Natural light can be
specified by color temperature reflecting
to the color developed when carbon is
burnt.
The light of 3,200K (K=Kelvin, –273°C
equals to absolute zero temperature 0K)
represents the same value (color) as
what develops when carbon is burnt at
3,200K (2,927°C). The relationship
between the color temperature of the
light source and weather condition is
indicated in the right figure. Let’s study
the difference of shooting an indoor
object from shooting one outdoors.
Studios are usually lighted with
incandescent lamps and the color
temperature of a white object in a studio
is around 3,200K. The color temperature
of a white object outdoors is around
6,500K. The former may look a little
yellowish while the latter appears
somewhat bluish when they are shot by a camera. However, the human eye does not
recognize color differences among these objects even under different ambient lighting
conditions, because of their adaptability to light.
The video camera reproduces color differences with high fidelity and the color of an
object somewhat different from what appears to the human eye.
Therefore, there is a need to adjust the white balance in order to correct differences
between color temperatures.
How to Adjust
_White balance adjustment
Adjust the white balance after shooting a white object by at least 50% of the screen.
NOTE: If the white signal level is over 100% or less than 50%, the white balance may
not be normally adjusted.
Color temperature outdoors may vary depending on weather conditions.
NOTE
10000K Blue sky
Rainy
Partly cloudy
Cloudy
AWC
Fine
Fluorescent lamp
Halogen lamp
Tangsten lamp
Candle
9000K
8000K
7000K
6000K
5000K
4000K
3000K
2000K
1000K
Color temperature values

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H.PHASE

H.PHASE-COARSE :03
H.PHASE-FINE :40

°° °°
_Black balance adjustment
• Adjust it with the lens closed.
When the motor drive lens is controlled from the camera, adjusting the black balance
causes the lens to be automatically closed.
How to Adjust
_Gen lock adjustment
When multiple cameras are used or the camera is combined with other equipment, it is
necessary to adjust the phase for phase matching by external synchronization.
•Horizontal phase adjustment
Observe the waveforms of externally synchronizing signal input (black burst signal)
and video signal output by a two-phenomenon oscilloscope, and make the horizontal
phase according to the camera menu.
1Roughly adjust the synchronizing
signal input and video signal
output phases by H.PHASE-
COARSE.
2Finely adjust the synchronizing
signal input and video signal
output phases by H.PHASE-FINE.
Adjustment with H.PHASE of
SETTING menu
H.Phase adjustment is executed by
the HD Controller AK-HRP900.

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USER MENU

1.MAINTENANCE
2.SETTING
3.CAM ID
4.FILE MENU

MAINTENANCE

1.BLACK SHADING
2.PED,GAMMA,FLARE
3.KNEE,WHITE CLIP
4.R/B GAIN
5.DTL
6.GAIN,AUTO IRIS
7.S.GAIN 1
8.S.GAIN 2
9.S.GAIN 3
10.MATRIX
11.COLOR CORRECTION1
12.COLOR CORRECTION2

°°
SETTING

1.MODE
2.SHUTTER
3.H.PHASE



°° °°
°°
CAM ID

ID:AKHC900

°°
H FILE MENU

FILE :USER1
(DATA REF :PRESET)
SAVE FILE? :USER1
SAVE :

°°
File managing & renewing menu
USER MENU
Maintenance menu
Using condition setting menu
Camera ID setting menu
Setting of Menu Items
_Configuration of menu display screen

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USER MENU

1.MAINTENANCE
2.SETTING
3.CAM ID
4.FILE MENU


Setting of Menu Items
_USER menu (Initial screen)
The readout data at start of power supply
is the data just before cutting off the power
supply, and the operation is started with
the data.
1. MAINTENANCE
It sets various adjusting data.
2. SETTING
It sets various modes.
3. CAM ID
It sets the camera ID.
4. FILE MENU
It executes file loading and saving, and
makes the basic setting of data display.
Menu operation is executed by the HD Controller AK-HRP900.

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MAINTENANCE

1.BLACK SHADING
2.PED,GAMMA,FLARE
3.KNEE,WHITE CLIP
4.R/B GAIN
5.DTL
6.GAIN,AUTO IRIS
7.S.GAIN 1
8.S.GAIN 2
9.S.GAIN 3
10.MATRIX
11.COLOR CORRECTION1
12.COLOR CORRECTION2

°°
°BLACK SHADING°

DETECTION
CORRECT(DIG) :ON
CORRECT(ANA) :ON

Setting of Menu Items
!Maintenance menu
• Move the cursor (arrow mark) to the item
to be adjusted and press the MENU key,
then it enters the adjustment menu
thereunder.
• Move the cursor to MAINTENANCE and
press the MENU key, then it returns to
USER MENU.
1Black shading correction menu
• When MENU key is pressed at
DETECTION, (BLK-SHD:ACTIVE)
appears, then the lens is automatically
stopped down and ABB operation is
executed.
• When CORRECT (DIG) is turned ON,
horizontal and vertical shading
correction is automatically executed.
When it is turned OFF, the current
value is maintained.
• Move the cursor to “BLACK
SHADING” and press the MENU key,
then it returns to MAINTENANCE
MENU.
• When CORRECT (ANA) is set to ON,
vertical shading correction (SAW tooth)
is automatically corrected.
Note:
It takes about 90 sec. until completion
of black shading correction.