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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Camera/VTR Operating Instructions Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Printed in Japan F0403T1073 @ VQT0D82-1... - Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 General ... 5 Features of the camera unit ... 5 Features of the VTR unit ... 6 System configuration ... 7 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions ... 8 Power supply and accessory mounting section ... 8 Audio function section ... - Page 4 Contents Audio input signal preparations ... 64 5-4-1 When using the front microphone ... 64 5-4-2 When using an external microphone ... 64 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver ... 65 5-4-4 When using an audio component ... 65 Mounting the unit on a tripod ... 66 Attaching the shoulder strap ...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 General
Chapter 1 General The AJ-SDX900 is a video camera recorder that integrates a 3-CCD camera unit featuring a 2/3-inch on-chip lens that supports progressive drive with a VTR unit that in turn supports the DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats. The camera enables either interlace drive or progressive drive to be selected to make the product useful for a wider range of applications in the field of production. -
Page 6: Features Of The Vtr Unit
Chapter 1 General Features of the VTR unit ≥ DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supported The VTR unit compresses the images using a component digital recording system that uses the latest compression technology, and for the sound it employs non-compression PCM recording with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction characteristics of the finely detailed areas. -
Page 7: System Configuration
UMID information. This is useful when it comes to managing on-tape information. Extension control unit: AJ-EC3P 5-inch EVF mounting adapter: AJ-QVF901 Battery case: Panasonic battery: AU-M402H AU-BP402 Anton Bauer battery Sony batteries: Battery BP-90... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Parts And Their Functions
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Power supply and accessory mounting section POWER switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack. DC 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). -
Page 9: Audio Function Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Audio function section (input system) MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. It is possible to use a stereo microphone; however, this jack will need to be converted to a stereo microphone jack, so please consult your dealer or a service center specified by your dealer. - Page 10 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Audio function section (output system) AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. The signals which are to be output are selected using the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
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Page 11: Shooting And Recording/Playback Function Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions < Shooting and recording/ playback function section Shooting and recording (camera unit) CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with the subject’s brightness and color temperature. CC FILTER knob (outside, large diameter) A: Cross filter B: 3200 K... - Page 12 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor. CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates.
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Page 13: Menu Operation Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions > VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch This is used to control the superimposing of the characters onto the images which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector. ON: The characters are superimposed onto the images. OFF: The characters are not superimposed onto the images. -
Page 14: Time Code Related Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Time code related section GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) The reference signal is input to this connector when genlock is to be established with the camera unit or when the time code is to be externally locked. TC IN connector (BNC) Supply the time code which will serve as the reference to this connector when externally locking the time code. -
Page 15: Warning And Status Display Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Warning/status display section Back tally lamp When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the viewfinder. Back tally switch This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1 and rear tally lamp 6. - Page 16 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Mode displays Lights when the 16:9 aspect ratio mode is established. GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. : Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation. P-REC: Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set for pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turned off.
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Page 17: Viewfinder Section
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Viewfinder section > Viewfinder (optional accessory) While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers (safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder. -
Page 18: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback
Chapter 3 Recording and playback Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape Set the POWER switch to ON. <Note> When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation. HUMID display POWER: ON Press the EJECT button. -
Page 19: Basic Procedures
Chapter 3 Recording and playback Basic procedures This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. * For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1 Inspections prior to shooting.”... - Page 20 Chapter 3 Recording and playback Procedure for shooting From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording Select the filter to match the lighting conditions. If the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time: Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A”...
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Page 21: Scene-To-Scene Continuity
Chapter 3 Recording and playback Scene-to-scene continuity Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens while the unit is in the rec pause mode. If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must be located before recording is started. -
Page 22: Pre-Recording Function
Chapter 3 Recording and playback PRE-RECORDING function (when AJ-YA903G is installed) When the AJ-YA903G (memory) enpansion board is installed in the unit, the last several seconds’ (up to 15 seconds) worth of video and audio data shot by the camera can be kept stored on the memory board of the AJ-YA903G at all times. - Page 23 Chapter 3 Recording and playback iREC start Time base Real-time video signals Real-time audio signals TOTAL TAKE TIME (time required for shooting) What is recorded on the tape TOTAL REC TIME (time during which signals are recorded on tape) When the recording is to be continued Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens once more.
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Page 24: Retake Function
Chapter 3 Recording and playback ≥ When the AJ-YA903G board has been installed in the unit and, play, FF or REW operations are performed following one shot recording, these operations will be performed after the images remaining in the memory have been recorded onto the tape. -
Page 25: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black balance and white balance as the individual conditions demand. To achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the adjustments be performed in the following sequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) >... - Page 26 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When there is no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of the FILTER control (outer). When the white balance cannot automatically be adjusted When the white balance adjustment was not completed...
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Page 27: Adjusting The Black Balance
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following cases: ≥ When the unit is used for the first time ≥ When the unit is used after it has not been used for a prolonged period of time ≥... -
Page 28: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Setting the electronic shutter This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings and operations. 4-2-1 Shutter modes The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds which can be selected. -
Page 29: Setting The Synchro Scan Mode
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode Proceed with operation by following the steps below. Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish the SYNCHRO SCAN mode. SHUTTER switch SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change the shutter speed continuously within a range from 1/60.3 sec. -
Page 30: Selecting The Audio Input Signals And Adjusting Their Recording Levels
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Selecting the audio input signals and adjusting their recording levels When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO, the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are adjusted automatically. On the other hand, when it is set to MAN, the levels can be adjusted manually. -
Page 31: Ch3 And Ch4 Recording Levels
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels When the unit is going to be used in the DVCPRO50 format, audio signals can be recorded separately for four audio channels. Perform menu operations to open the <MIC/ AUDIO1>... -
Page 32: Setting The Internal Clock's Date And Time
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Press the HOLD button to cause DATE to be displayed in the display window. Set the TCG switch to SET. Set the date (year/month/day) using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button. -
Page 33: Setting The Time Code
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-3 Setting the time code Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Set the TCG switch to SET. Open the <TC UB> screen from the VTR MENU page by performing menu operations, and select DF or NDF as the TC MODE item setting. -
Page 34: Setting The Umid Information
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Concerning the user’s bit setting during external lock When the unit’s time code is externally locked, only the time data is locked to the time data of the time code supplied from the external source. This means that the user’s bit can be set separately for each component. -
Page 35: Menu Displays On The Viewfinder Screen
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Menu displays on the viewfinder screen 4-6-1 Menu configuration USER MENU: Although USER MENU is set at the factory, the user may perform menu operations to open the <USER MENU SELECT> screen from the MAIN MENU page, select the settings for its items in accordance with the purpose of operation and setting frequency and configure a menu tailored to individual... -
Page 36: Selecting The User Menus
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the setting item menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed. -
Page 37: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Viewfinder screen status displays Not only the images but the lamps and characters indicating the unit’s settings and operation statuses as well as the messages, center and safety zone markers, camera ID and other information are displayed inside the viewfinder. - Page 38 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed 1 Mode of camera 60i, 30P, 24P, 24PA now shooting 2 Extender 3 MODE CHECK LOW/MID/HIGH –3 to 30 dedicated display S.GAIN30/36/42/48 area (STATUS: master gain, user DS.GAIN6:/12:/20: switch gain) (Causes for ! LED GAIN (0 dB)
- Page 39 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed ABB ACTIVE 4 Camera warning and message ABB OK display area ABB BREAK (Displays related to ABB NG the AWB, ABB and W-SHD ACTIVE switch operations) W-SHD OK W-SHD BREAK W-SHD NG LVL OVER...
- Page 40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed REC SW 5 Information allocated to USER buttons Y GET ON UM: USER MAIN RET SW U1: USER1 button U2: USER2 button ATW ON/OFF D.ZOOM ON/OFF 6 Filter positions 1 to 4 A to D –...
- Page 41 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Z00 to Z99 ? Zoom display @ Interval, pre-rec i (flashing) display iREC (lighting) iREC (flashing) ¢¢h¢¢m/¢¢s P-REC (flashing) ¢s A ID recording display AJ-BP490 to AC-ADPT B Battery type C Remaining battery ¢¢.¢V charge/voltage...
- Page 42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Viewfinder screen display selection Whether a display is to be shown or not can be selected on a menu. 1 Mode of camera now shooting 2 Extender 3 MODE CHECK dedicated display area 4 Camera warning, message display area 5 Information allocated to USER buttons 6 Filter positions...
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Page 43: Display Modes And Setting Changes/Adjustment Result Messages
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7-4 Display modes and setting changes/adjustment result messages By setting the display mode item, it is possible to select various display methods for the changes made in the settings and for the messages advising the user of the adjustment results: for instance, the items displayed can be limited to a select number or not displayed at all. -
Page 44: Mode Check Screen Displays (Mode Check Button Function)
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the ID input area, and the input mode is established. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. -
Page 45: Menu-Driven Function Setup
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Menu-driven function setup The functions can be set up using the unit’s menus. 4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching In addition to the standard gain settings of L, M and H, the S.GAIN (super gain) mode function that provides an analog gain increase of 30 dB or more and the DS.GAIN (digital super gain) mode function that provides a cumulative-type... -
Page 46: Selecting The F.audio Level Control Function
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8-3 Selecting LEVEL control function This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using the F.AUDIO LEVEL control. To select this function, perform menu operations to open the <MIC/AUDIO> screen from the VTR MENU page, and set whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls for the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items. -
Page 47: Setting The Color Temperature Manually
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording AUDIO CH1: The function for switching the channel 1 input signal is allocated. Each press advances the setting through the sequence FRONT > W.L.> REAR. Note that it is also possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN switch. -
Page 48: Setup Card Operations
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-2 Setup card operations To format the setup card, save the setting data on the card or read the saved data from the card, first perform a menu operation to open the <CARD READ/WRITE> screen from the FILE page. - Page 49 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Giving a title to the selected file Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input mode is established.
- Page 50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data saving is completed, the following message appears. Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
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Page 51: How To Use The User Data
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded. Error message Remedial action READ NG NO CARD Insert the card. (setup card has not been inserted) READ NG FORMAT ERROR The card was formatted by a device (formatting error) -
Page 52: How To Use The Scene File Data
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data written in the user area of the unit’s internal memory is now read, and the setting is completed. - Page 53 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ item. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears.
- Page 54 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Appending titles to the setting data used for the scene files Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the scene file TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item where the title is to be appended.
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Page 55: How To Return The Menus Settings To The User Standard Settings
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to the user standard settings The setting statuses of the unit’s menus can be returned to the user standard settings registered in 4-9-3. There are two ways to do this: one method is to read (load) the USER DATA as described in “4-9-3 How to use the user data”... -
Page 56: Chapter 5 Preparation
Chapter 5 Preparation Supplying the power A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit’s power supply. To use the battery pack, there is the following choice of makes of batteries: ≥Panasonic ≥Anton-Bauer ≥IDX ≥PACO ≥Sony <Notes>... - Page 57 Set the battery type. Select the battery setting that corresponds to the battery made by Panasonic for the BATTERY SELECT item on the <BATTERY/TAPE> screen. For details, refer to “Chapter7 Menu description tables.” Usable battery made by Panasonic: •...
- Page 58 Chapter 5 Preparation When using a battery pack made by Sony or other company When using the NP-1B or BP-90 Remove the battery holder. Attach the battery case made by Sony to the unit. 1 Tighten the mounting screws. 2 Tighten the power contact screws. 3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction shown by the arrows.
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Page 59: Using An Ac Power Supply
Chapter 5 Preparation 5-1-2 Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. DC IN socket... -
Page 60: Attaching The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments
Chapter 5 Preparation Adjusting the viewfinder’s front-back position Loosen the viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring. Slide the viewfinder to the front or back, and adjust it to a position that allows easy viewing. Tighten the viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring. Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring Removing the viewfinder Loosen the viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring. - Page 61 Chapter 5 Preparation Adjusting the lens flange If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image- forming surface). Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless the lens is replaced.
- Page 62 Chapter 5 Preparation 1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white balance automatically (AWB). 2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black balance automatically (ABB). 3 Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white balance automatically (AWB).
- Page 63 Chapter 5 Preparation When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input mode is established. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in the following sequence: Space: ∑...
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Page 64: Audio Input Signal Preparations
Chapter 5 Preparation Audio input signal preparations Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply the audio signals to the unit. 5-4-1 When using the front microphone The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder. Open the mic holder. -
Page 65: When Using A Wireless Receiver
Chapter 5 Preparation 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver When using an externally connected wireless receiver Attach the wireless receiver when a wireless system is to be used. Attach the wireless receiver to the camera attachment. Align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins on the battery case, etc. -
Page 66: Mounting The Unit On A Tripod
Chapter 5 Preparation Mounting the unit on a tripod Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod. Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. Tripod attachment <Note> Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole. -
Page 67: Attaching The Rain Cover
Chapter 5 Preparation Attaching the rain cover Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Tighten the cord. Close using the fastener. Connecting the extension control unit (AJ-EC3P) By connecting the AJ-EC3P extension control unit (optional accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote control. -
Page 68: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Inspections
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections Inspections prior to shooting Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check the images. -
Page 69: Inspecting The Vtr Unit
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker inspection” one after the other. 1. Tape travel inspection Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights. -
Page 70: Self-Diagnosis Function
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. Inspection using external microphones Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 jacks. Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s power supply type. -
Page 71: Maintenance
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections Maintenance 6-2-1 Condensation The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in a very humid place. phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to stick to the drum. -
Page 72: Connectors And Signals
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2-6 Connectors and signals DC IN +12V Matsushita part number K1AA104H0024 Maker part number HA16RX-4P(SW1) (Hirose Denki) <Note> Ensure that the polarities are used correctly for a power supply from an external source. FRONT MIC IN AUDIO IN(H) AUDIO IN(C) Matsushita part number K1AB103B0013... -
Page 73: Warning System
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections Warning system 6-3-1 Warning description tables When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user. <Note>... - Page 74 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. HUMID Indications on LCD screen “HUMID” display lights if condensation is detected. “HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90 minutes after condensation detection is canceled. WARNING lamp Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the condensation detection after the condensation formation was detected.
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Page 75: Error Codes
Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3-2 Error codes One of the following error codes appears in the display window when an error has occurred in the unit for some reason. 6-3-3 Emergency eject If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the emergency eject screw. -
Page 76: Chapter 7 Menu Description Tables
Chapter 7 Menu description tables Menu configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION How to open the menus USER MENU: Press MENU button to display. MAIN MENU: Hold down MENU button for 3 seconds or more to display. OPTION MENU: Press MENU button while holding down LIGHT button to display. -
Page 77: System Setting
Chapter 7 Menu description tables SYSTEM SETTING 7-2-1 SYSTEM MODE Variable Item Remarks range REC SIGNAL For selecting the video input signals. VIDEO CAM: The signals from the camera are recorded. VIDEO: The signals from the GENLOCK IN connector are recorded. <Note>... -
Page 78: Option Mode
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2-2 OPTION MODE Variable Item range P.OFF GPS DATA HOLD For selecting whether or not to hold the UMID CLEAR GPS position information while the power is off and record the information as the data still held as the previous value until another measurement can be taken after the power is next turned on. -
Page 79: Output Sel
Chapter 7 Menu description tables Variable Item Remarks range RETAKE MODE For selecting whether or not to allow retake operations (MODE CHECK switch + RET switch). <Note> The REC TIME, PAUSE TIME and TOTAL REC TIME values are given in terms of the drop frames during drop frame operations and in terms of non-drop frames during non-drop frame operations. -
Page 80: Paint
Chapter 7 Menu description tables PAINT 7-3-1 Variable Item range MASTER PED –200 For setting the master pedestal level. +000 +200 MASTER DTL –31 For setting the H detail/V detail level. MASTER GAMMA 0.35 For setting the master gamma in 0.01 steps. 0.45 0.75 KNEE POINT... -
Page 81: Color Correction
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION Variable Item Remarks range R (SAT/PHASE) –63 For performing the red color correction (saturation and hue). R-Mg (SAT/PHASE) –63 For performing the color correction (saturation and hue) between red and magenta. Mg (SAT/PHASE) –63 For performing the magenta color correction (saturation and hue). -
Page 82: Mid Setting
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-5 MID SETTING Variable Item range MASTER GAIN –3dB For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. 30dB H.DTL LEVEL For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting. V.DTL LEVEL For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting. -
Page 83: Addtional Dtl
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL Variable Item Remarks range KNEE APE LVL For performing the KNEE APE LEVEL setting. CHROMA DTL For performing the CHROMA DTL setting. The chroma edge is detected and placed on the Y signal to bolster H.DTL. The higher the number, the greater the correction. -
Page 84: Knee/Level
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL Variable Item range MASTER PED –200 For performing the MASTER PEDESTAL setting. +000 +200 MANUAL KNEE For setting the mode which is to be established when the AUTO KNEE switch is at OFF. The KNEE POINT/SLOPE setting value is active when ON is selected. -
Page 85: Camera Setting
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-12 CAMERA SETTINGS Variable Item Remarks range DETAIL For selecting ON or OFF for DTL (H, V). 2D LPF For selecting ON or OFF for the 2- dimensional LPF that reduces cross color. HIGH COLOR For selecting ON or OFF for the mode in which the dynamic range of the colors is expanded. -
Page 86: Vf Marker
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-2 VF MARKER Variable Item range TABLE For selecting the VF MARKER setting table. This item is used to set the current values of table A or B which have been selected using the menu items listed below. CENTER MARK For selecting the center marker. -
Page 87: Vf Indicator2
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-5 VF INDICATOR2 Variable Item Remarks range TAPE For selecting ON or OFF for the remaining tape amount display. BATTERY For selecting ON or OFF for the battery voltage display. AUDIO LVL For selecting ON or OFF for the audio level meter display. -
Page 88: Operation
Chapter 7 Menu description tables OPERATION 7-5-1 CAMERA ID Variable Item range ID1: ********** CAMERA ID setting 1 ID2: ********** CAMERA ID setting 2 ID3: ********** CAMERA ID setting 3 7-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED Variable Item range SYNCHRO SCAN For selecting SYNCHRO SCAN as the shutter speed to be used. -
Page 89: User Sw
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-4 USER SW Variable Item Remarks range USER MAIN SW For allocating the USER MAIN switch S.GAIN function. DS.GAIN S.IRIS I.OVR S.BLK B.STR AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 REC SW Y GET RET SW D.ZOOM USER1 SW For allocating the USER1 switch function. -
Page 90: White Balance Mode
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE Variable Item range FILTER INH For selecting whether or not to keep the AWB memory (Ach, Bch) data for each filter. ON: The data is kept in the two Ach and Bch memories for each filter used. -
Page 91: Iris
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-8 IRIS Variable Item Remarks range A.IRIS LEVEL For setting the AUTO IRIS target value. A.IRIS PEAK/AVE For determining the ratio of the peak to the AUTO IRIS reference. The higher the ratio, the greater the response to the peak inside the iris detection window;... -
Page 92: Lens File
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-6-3 LENS FILE Variable Item range FILE NO. For selecting the number of the lens file. READ For reading the data from the lens file. WRITE For writing the data in the lens file. TITLE 1-8 ************ For setting a title consisting of not more than 12 characters. -
Page 93: Black Shading
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-7-4 BLACK SHADING Variable Item Remarks range CORRECT For selecting ON or OFF for the digital black shading compensation. DETECTION – For executing the digital black shading (DIG) compensation. 7-7-5 WHITE SHADING Variable Item Remarks range CORRECT For selecting ON or OFF for the white shading... -
Page 94: Battery/Type
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-2 BATTERY/TAPE Variable Item range BATTERY SELECT AJ-BP490 For selecting the type of battery to be used. AU-BP402 remaining HP-30A accordance with the battery which has been PRO14 selected. TRIM14 The variable range is changed by the item HYTRON50 settings selected on the “7-8-3 BATTERY HYTRON100... - Page 95 Chapter 7 Menu description tables Variable Item Remarks range TRIM14 For enabling or disabling the selection made ¢ for the BATTERY SELECT item. ¢: The selection is enabled. /: The selection is disabled. AUTO For selecting how the voltage at which the MANUAL battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set.
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Page 96: Battery Setting2
Chapter 7 Menu description tables Variable Item range BP-L60/90 For enabling or disabling the selection made ¢ for the BATTERY SELECT item. ¢: The selection is enabled. /: The selection is disabled. AUTO For selecting how the voltage at which the MANUAL battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set. -
Page 97: Mic/Audio1
Chapter 7 Menu description tables Variable Item Remarks range TYPE A For enabling or disabling the selection made ¢ for the BATTERY SELECT item. ¢: The selection is enabled. /: The selection is disabled. FULL 12.0 For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at which FULL is to be displayed. -
Page 98: Mic/Audio2
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2 Variable Item range FRONT MIC For selecting the phantom power supply for POWER the front microphone. REAR MIC POWER ON For selecting the phantom power supply for the rear microphone. AUDIO OUT For setting the audio output circuit. OFF: The power to the output circuit is shut down, and the signals of the circuit are not output. -
Page 99: Umid Set/Info
Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO Variable Item Remarks range COUNTRY NO-INFO For inputting the name of the user’s country. “NO-INFO” is displayed until this is input. ORGANIZATION NO-INFO For inputting the name of the user’s organization or company. displayed until this is input. -
Page 100: Chapter 8 Specifications
Chapter 8 Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 - 17.0 V) Power consumption: 24 W indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature: 32 Fo to 104 Fo (0 Co to +40 Co) Storage temperature: –4 Fo to 140 Fo (–20 Co to +60 Co) Ambient operating humidity: Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operation time:... - Page 101 Chapter 8 Specifications Tape Transport System Tape speed: 67.640 mm/sec Recording time: 33 minutes (when AJ-5P33MP is used) Fast forwarding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-5P33MP is used) Rewinding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-5P33MP is used) [CONNECTOR SECTION] Audio Input Connectors AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a a 2, 3 pins):...
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