SERVICE INFORMATION CONTENTS Setting Menu ..................2-1 1. Service Menu................2-2 How to open the Service Menu ............2-2 SERVICE ADJ MENU SCREEN ..........2-2 VTR D/A DATA MENU SCREEN..........2-3 BATTERY SETTING MENU SCREEN ........2-4 WHITE SHADING MENU SCREEN ...........2-5 2. Design Menu Screen ..............2-6 How to reset the HOUR METER............2-7 HOUR METER RESET MENU SCREEN ........2-7 SBC OPTION MENU SCREEN..........2-8...
Setting Menu This unit have some kinds of setting menus, which are User, Engineer, Service, Design and Option. With operation of User and Engineer menu, please refer to documentation on Operation Instructions. In case of open the Service or Design menu, User and Engineer menu screen also can be selected as shown as below table. In case of open the Option menu, displayed option menu screen only.
1. Service Menu. < How to open the Service Menu > Press SHIFT , UP and DOWN button on the Right Side Panel simultaneously, then set Menu switch to SET side for open the Service Menu. How to change the setting on each item, how to select the item, how to Page up and down, which are exactly same method as User and Engineer menu.
[ BATTERY SETTING MENU SCREEN ] BATTERY SETTING AUTO 11.3V The warning is given when the battery voltage less than warning voltage. ITEM RANGE PRESET REMARK AUTO : The warning voltage for timing AUTO / MANUAL AUTO/MANUAL AUTO of BATTERY BEFORE END follow the type of Battery as indicated as below.
[ WHITE SHADING MENU SCREEN ] WHITE SHADING WHITE (DIGITAL) AUTO WHITE SHADING can be executed. ITEM RANGE PRESET REMARK WHITE(DIGITAL) Execute the Auto White Shading (Digital).
2. Design Menu Screen. < How to open the Design menu > Press SHIFT , UP ,DOWN and PAGE button on the Right Side Panel simultaneously, then set the MENU switch to SET position for open the Design menu. How to change the setting on each item, how to select the item, how to Page up and down, which are exactly same method as User and Engineer menu.
[ How to reset the HOUR METER ] DIAGNOSTIC screen displays operating condition and software version as mentioned on Operation Instructions. With Drum Running Hours and Threading Times can be reset by using HOUR METER RESET menu screen. < How to reset > After select the item, press UP or DOWN button, and then execute reset function.
3. Option Menu Screen. < How to open the Option menu > Press SHIFT and PAGE simultaneously, then set Menu switch to SET sides for open the Option menu. (Only Option menu displayed) How to change the setting item, how to select the item, how to Page up and down, which are exactly same method as User and Engineer menu.
<Auto off Information> Error No. NG part Detected Condition Check Pinch Solenoid Drive. Drive current is supplied to solenoids 1. Drive circuits of S* or T* Brake Reel Brake Solenoid more than 5 seconds. Solenoids and Pinch Solenoid. Drive. P610-#1 and #3, P605, P608, IC501- Cleaner Solenoid Drive Drive current is supplied to solenoid 1.
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MAINTENANCE/DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES & MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT CONTENTS 1. Maintenance Parts ..........................3-1 1-1. Maintenance Schedule......................3-1 2. Parts Location ...........................3-2 3. JIG & Tools ............................3-3 4. Recommended Test and Service Equipment ...................3-6 5. Boards Location ..........................3-7 6. Alignment Tapes ..........................3-8 7. Setting Menu ............................3-9 7-1.
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12-8-2. S & T Brake Arm Unit Replacement ................3-34 12-9. Pinch Solenoid Replacement ....................3-35 12-10. MIC Base Unit Replacement ...................3-35 12-11. S1 Post Loading Arm Unit Replacement and Adjustment ..........3-36 12-12. T1 Boat Unit Replacement ....................3-37 12-12-1. T1 Loading Arm Unit Replacement and Adjustment ............3-37 12-13.
1. Maintenance Parts 1-1. Maintenance Schedule Using Hours (hrs) Name Part Number 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 ∆Clean the Tape Path at each 500 hours Tape Path Cleaning " Cylinder Unit VEG1498 " Pinch Arm Unit VXL2835 " Cleaning Arm Unit VXL2924 "...
2. Parts Location Cleaner Arm U. Drum U. A/C Head Loading Motor Cleaner Solenoid Mode SW U. & Main Cam Gear Pinch S Post Base AU Solenoid Thrust Screw Unit S1 Leading Pinch Arm U. Arm U. T1 Boat U. Tension Arm AU T-Reel Motor U.
4. Recommended Test and Service Equipment NTSC Part No. Name Remark TSG130A(OP.04) Analog Component Signal Generator TEKTRONIX Oscilloscope TEKTRONIX 1760(OP.SC) Waveform / Vector Monitor TEKTRONIX or 1780R Digital Volt Meter Frequency Counter VTVM Distortion Meter CR Oscillator Part No. Name Remark TSG131A(OP.04) Analog Component Signal Generator TEKTRONIX...
6. Alignment Tapes DVCPRO Alignment Tape VFM3580KM (NTSC) Time Video (min) Signal Purpose Signal Purpose Signal Purpose Color Bar Composite 0:00 SMPTE(75%) Video Level Confirmation 1kHz 0VU CUE Level Color Bar Component Confirmation 7:00 Full Field(75%) Video Level 1kHz - Audio Level Confirmation 20dB...
7. Disassembly Procedures 7-3. Removal of Right Side Panel 7-1. Removal of Cassette Cover Loosen the 4 screws (A) and remove the panel. Remove the 2 screws (A). Slide the cover upward and remove it. Screws (A) Screws (A) 7-2. Removal of Left Side Panel After removing the cassette cover according to item 7-1., Remove the 3 screws (B) and disconnect the loosen the 4 screws (A) and remove the panel.
4. Removal of Mechanical Chassis After removing the left side panel according to item 7-2., Unit remove the 2 screws (C) for pull out BNC terminal and disconnect the connector (G) and (H) on the Rear Jack P.C.Board. Disconnect the connector (I) on the Mother After removing the right side panel according to item 7-3., P.C.Board.
7-6. Removal of Cassette Up Unit 5. Removal of Drum Unit After removing the mechanical chassis according to 7-4, After removing the left side panel according to 7-2., Lift up the flexible cable for remove the 3 screws as loosen the 4 screws (A) and remove the panel. shown as below figure.
7. Removal of Camera Unit Remove the 4 screws (C) and pull out the camera unit. After removing the both panels according to item 7-2. and 7-3., disconnect the connector (A). Screw(C) Connector(A) Disconnect the connector (B). Connector(B)
8. Emergency Eject If the cassette tape cannot be ejected with pressing EJECT button or the cassette tape may be damaged by ejecting it, the cassette tape should be ejected out by the following steps. Turn the power off. Open the rubber cap above the GEN LOCK IN connector.
9. Cleaning Procedures Make sure the power is OFF before cleaning. Use ethanol(more than 99%) as cleaning liquid. 9-1. Cleaning of Head Chips : (Daily) Clean heads by applying even pressure and rotating cylinder a few times. Never wipe in up and down motion. Never touch a cylinder by naked hand.
10. Mechanical Parts Replacement and Adjustment Procedures General When mechanical parts are replaced, pay attention to Note: Be careful when removing the flexible cable the following notes. from the connector. Refer to the way to remove the connector as shown in Figure 10-1-4. Turn power off before replacing any part.
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(Installation) Install the new Cylinder Unit according to the opposite procedures to removing. After installing T1 Guide, T1 Guide position adjustment should be performed (Refer to item 10-8-1). Note: When installing the Cylinder Unit, the pin on Mech. Chassis should match hole of Cylinder Unit as shown in Figure 10-1-3.
10-1-1. Adjustment Flow Chart After Drum Unit Replacement After changing the Drum Unit, perform the following steps. Adjustment Flowchart After Drum Unit & Mech. Chassis Replacement Note: Confirm the tape path linearity before head replacement. The number indicated on the chart below is item number on the Service Manual. START Mechanical Adj.
10-2. A/C Head Replacement 10-2-1. Replacement v Required tools: Nut Driver (5.5m/m)(VFK1150) Hex Driver (VFK1148) Hex Wrench (VFK1190) (Removal) Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel.. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. Loosen the hex. screw (B) and remove the Nut (C).
10-2-2. Adjustment Flowchart After A/C Note: After installing, Mechanical Electrical Head Replacement Adjustments should be performed. The hex screw (B) is kept loose until the A/C Head Height Adjustment is completed. After replacing the A/C Head, perform the following steps. START (Section 3) A/C HEAD TILT ADJUSTMENT...
10-3. Supply Reel Rotor Unit and Take CAUTION: Don’t touch portion with Up Reel Rotor Unit Replacement magnetized screw driver , when unscrewing the screw (D). <<Supply Reel Rotor Unit>> (Removal) (Installation) Remove Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Install the new Supply Reel Rotor Unit according Remove the Cassette Up Unit.
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Fig. 10-3-2 Removal of Supply & Take Reel Rotor Unit Fig. 10-3-3 Removal of Supply & Take Reel Rotor Unit <<Take Up Reel Rotor Unit>> Unscrew the 2 screws (G) to remove the T-Side M Stopper from Take Up Reel Rotor Unit as (Removal) shown in Figure 10-3-3.
10-4. Loading Motor Unit 10-5. Pinch Arm Unit Replacement Replacement (Removal) (Removal) Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel.. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. Disconnect the connector P610 on the Servo Disconnect the connector P612 on Servo P.C.Board as shown in Figure 10-3-1.
10-6. M Cassette Brake Base Unit 10-7. Mode Select Switch Unit Replacement Replacement (Removal) (Removal) Remove the Cassette Cover and Remove the Left Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Side Panel. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. Remove the Cassete Up Unit. Disconnect the connector P612 on the Servo Remove the Mech Chassis Unit (Refer to item 11- P.C.Board as shown as Figure 10-3-1.
10-8. Cleaning Arm Unit Replacement (Removal) Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Unscrew the 2 screws (C) to remove the BNC JACK P.C.Board as shown in Figure 10-8-3. Unscrew the 2 screws (A) to remove the T1 Guide. Pick up the tip portion (B) of Cleaning Arm Unit and remove the spring from Cleaner Arm Unit.
10-8-2. S & T Brake Arm Unit Replacement (Removal) Remove the Cassette Cover and Remove the Left Side Panel. Remove the Cassete Up Unit. Unscrew the screw (A) to remove the M- Lock/Release Piece Unit. Unscrew 4 screws (B) and remove the Supply and Take up Brake Solenoid from Supply and Take up Brake Solenoid Unit.
10-9. Pinch Solenoid Replacement 10-10. MIC Base Unit Replacement (Removal) (Removal) Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. Disconnect the connector P610 on the Servo Disconnect the connector P607 on Servo P.C.Board as shown in Figure 10-3-1.
10-11. S1 Post Loading Arm Unit Replacement and Adjustment (Installation) Install the new S1 Loading Arm Unit according to (Removal) the opposite procedures to removing. Then S1 Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Post Loading Arm Unit Phase Adjustment should Remove the Cassette up Unit.
10-12. T1 Boat Unit Replacement (Adjustment) When installing the T1 Boat Unit, the hole (A) (Removal) should match hole (B) as shown in Figure 10-10- Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. After installing, confirm that the S1 and T1 Post Unscrew the screws (C), and remove the T1 Post move smoothly on the Loading Rail.
Fig. 10-13-1 Removal of Cleaner Solenoid Fig. 10-13-4 Cleaner Solenoid Position Adjustment 10-13-1. Cleaner Solenoid Position Adjustment v Required Tools Eccentric Driver (VFK0357) Press the iron core of Cleaner Solenoid. Observe the clearance (D) between Cleaning Arm Unit and Cleaner Base Plate as shown in Figure 10-13-2.
10-13-2. Cleaner Roller Position Adjustment v Required Tools Eccentric Driver (VFK0357) Observe the clearance (A) between Cleaner Roller and Cylinder Unit as shown in Figure 10- 13-3. And make sure that it is within 1.0 to 1.2mm. If not, loosen the 2 screws (B) and adjust the position of Cleaner Base Plate by moving to arrow direction (A Û...
10-15. Tension Arm Unit Tension Arm Adjustment Flowchart Replacement (Removal) START Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. 1-6. TENSION OFFSET ADJUSTMENT Remove the Cut Washer (A) and pick up the Tension Regi Spring Then remove the Tension 1-7.
10-16. Main Cam Gear Replacement 10-17. T4 Post Phase Adjustment (Removal) Confirm that the hole (B) of T4 Connector Gear Remove the Cassette Cover and Left Side Panel. was matched to hole of T4 Post as shown in figure Remove the Cassette Up Unit. 10-17-1.
10-18. Thrust Adjustment Screw Replacement Thrust Adjustment Screw Remove the Thrust Adjustment Screw. Enforce cleaning of point department of capstan shaft with an applicator. Pull the oil (VFK0906) on a new Thrust Adjustment Screw, and install the upper end of the Capstan Housing.
1-2. Pinch Solenoid Position Adjustment SPEC. T = 0.3mm TEST POINT Gap T ADJUSTMEN Screw (A), Hole (B) MODE EJECT (Power OFF) TOOL VFK0357 (Eccentric Driver) Portion (A) 1. Confirm the power of condition at VTR. 2. Push the pinch roller by hand to be close to Plate (D) capstan.
1-3. Main Brake Torque Confirmation SPEC Direction A : more than 80g Direction B : more than 15g TEST POINT S reel, T Reel MODE EJECT (POWER OFF) TOOL VFK71(150g), VFK1191(45g), VFK1152 1. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. 2. Install the adapter (VFK1152) to the torque gauge (VFK71).
1-4. Post Height Pre-adjustment MODE EJECT (POWER OFF) TOOL VFK1153, VFK1154 (Flange Tool) 1. Turn the power OFF and then set the tube* to cover the sensor LED and place the unit in no tape loading mode. VFK1154 NOTE: Make a tube* by yourself. 2.
1-6. Tension Offset Adjustment BOARD SERVO SPEC 2.5 ± 0.05V TEST POINT TP402 ADJUSTMENT VR402 MODE EJECT TOOL Digital Volt Meter Adjust the VR402 so that the DC voltage at TP402 is within specification.
1-7. Tension Arm Neutral Position Adjustment BOARD SERVO Attach to surface SPEC 2.5 ± 0.1V (VFK1208) Tension Arm Tool TEST POINT TP402 ADJUSTMENT Base position of Tension Regulator Board MODE STOP TOOL Digital Volt Meter VFK1208 (Black, with hole) 1. Remove the cassette up unit. TENSION 2.
1-8. Tension Arm PLAY and REV voltage adjustment BOARD SERVO (PLAY) 3.8 ± 0.05V SPEC (REV) 1.2 ± 0.3V VFK1156 VFK1155 TEST POINT TP402 ADJUSTMENT VR401 MODE STOP Digital Volt Meter TOOL VFK1156 (Black:for PLAY position) VFK1155 (White:for REV position) 1.
1-9. Tension Regulator Spring Adjustment BOARD SERVO SPEC 11 ± 1gf TEST POINT TP402 ADJUSTMENT Tension Regulator Spring hook (B) MODE STOP Digital Volt Meter TOOL VFK1188 (30g Dial Tension Gauge) Remove the cassette up unit. Set the tube* to cover the Tape Detect (Sensor) LED and press the lever P to place loose the unit in no tape loading mode.
1-10. REV Tension Confirmation BOARD SERVO SPEC. 18 ± 2gf TEST POINT TP402 MODE STOP Digital Volt Meter M.EQ VFK1188 (30g Dial Tension Gauge) 1. Remove the cassette up unit. 2. Set the tube* to cover the Tape Detect (Sensor) LED and press the lever P to place the unit in no tape loading mode.
1-11. Tension Confirmation SPEC (PLAY) 6.0 ± 1gf (REV) 9.0 ± 2gf PLAY, REV × 1 MODE TAPE 63 min M size Blank Tape TOOL VFK1145 (Tension Meter) 1. Play back beginning portion of the tape. 2. Insert the tension meter between S3 post and S4 post.
1-14 Post Limit Confirmation (PLAY) Post limit shown in the table SPEC No tape curl MODE PLAY TAPE Blank Tape VFK1149 (Post Driver) TOOL VFK1151 (Nut Driver) 1. Confirm that the tape pass limit follow the as A: UPPER B: FREE C: LOWER shown as below table and adjust it in case of need.
1-15. A/C Head Adjustment Method Adjustment Item SCREW Adjustment Method Torque Tilt adjustment Tighten direction…Decrease CUE Loosen direction…Increase CUE Height Tighten direction…In case of increase CTL, when adjustment A/C Head Press down. Loosen direction…In case of increase CTL, when A/C Head lift up. Azimuth Phase is adjusted by screw F adjustment...
1-16. A/C Head Tilt Adjustment Lower limit at T3 Post SPEC No tape curl ADJUSTMENT SCREW A and G (A/C Head) MODE PLAY TAPE Blank Tape M.EQ VFK1148, VFK1178 (Hex Driver) 1. Play back the tape and adjust screw(A) for adjustment of tilt of A/C Head so that the tape path has lower limit without curl at T3 post.
1-17. A/C Head Height adjustment BOARD SERVO CTL Output (C1, C2 ≥ 220mV) SPEC TEST POINT TP107:CTL ADJUSTMENT SCREW B and H (A/C Head) MODE PLAY TAPE VFM3580KM, VFM3680KM M.EQ Oscilloscope VFK1150 (Nut Driver) TOOL VFK1190 (Hex Wrench) Upper edge of CUE R/P Head (Upper edge of white portion) Observe the CTL output (TP107) on the Servo board.
1-18. A/C Head Azimuth Adjustment BOARD SERVO SPEC CTL Output:C1,C2 = C1 max, C2 max TEST POINT TP107:CTL ADJUSTMENT SCREW F (A/C Head) MODE PLAY TAPE VFM3580KM, VFM3680KM M.EQ Oscilloscope TOOL VFK1148 (Hex Driver) Observe the CTL output (TP107) on the Servo Board.
1-19. A/C Head Tilt Confirmation A/Amax ≥ 0.8 SPEC TEST POINT TP505:CUE AUDIO (LCD Board) ADJUSTMENT SCREW A and G (A/C Head) MODE PLAY TAPE VFM3580KM, VFM3680KM M.EQ Oscilloscope TOOL VFK1178, VFK1148 (Hex Driver) 1. Playback the CUE portion (6kHz) of the Alignment tape.
1-23. CTL Self Recording Level Confirmation SPEC. Refer to below table TEST POINT TP107 (SERVO Board) MODE REC and PLAY TAPE Blank tape M.EQ Oscilloscope NOTE: This confirmation should be done after each screws of A/C Head are fixed. 1. Record the blank tape. 2.
1-24. PLAY Tape Pass Limit Confirmation SPEC. Each Post limit shown in table MODE PLAY TAPE M cassette (MP tape) tape. Tape beginning and end portion Post Name Tape Limit (Refer the figure) Adjustment × × × × S5 post S4, S5 Post Post Height Pre-Adj.
1-25. Confirmation of Envelope on REV, REW and FF mode. V/Vmax ≥ 0.9 SPEC. TEST POINT TP500 R/P ENV (RF Board) MODE REV, REW, FF TAPE VFM3580KM, VFM3680KM M.EQ Oscilloscope 1. Confirm that Envelope waveform becomes in the specification on REV,REW and FF mode as refer to figure and below.
1-26. Confirmation of Play Start Envelope TEST POINT TP500 R/P ENV (RF BOARD) REW/REV → PLAY Loading completion → PLAY MODE FF → PLAY M cassette (63min, Recorded tape) TAPE Tape beginning portion M.EQ Oscilloscope Note: This adjustment must be done after Envelope Waveform Adjustment.
1-27. Tape Pass Limit Confirmation SPEC Each Post limit shown in table. MODE TAPE M cassette (MP tape) tape. Tape beginning and end portion Post Name Tape Limit (Refer to figure) × × × S5 Post × × × × S4 (Tension) Post ×...
1-28. FF, REW Tape Pass Limit Confirmation SPEC. Each Post limit shown in table. MODE FF, REW TAPE M cassette (MP tape) tape. Tape beginning and end portion Post Name Tape Limit (Refer to figure) × × × S5 Post ×...
1-29. Screw Lock Tight of A/C Head and T3, T4 Post [Screw Lock Tight of A/C Head] SCREW A OTHER SCREW Lock Tight Grew Quantity 1/3 of the screw 1/3 of the screw 1. Fix the screw by the Lock Tight Grew after adjustment. 2.
1-30. LISTA Adjustment Procedure. (START) LISTA Connection and Boot up LISTA Sensitivity Adjustment LISTA Sensitivity Detection LISTA Linearity Adjustment LISTA Waving Measurement (END)
All files on the floppy disk (VFK1481) copy to created directly on PC (i.e. C:¥LISTA). Type “LISTA” and press ENTER Key, then boot up the LISTA software. 4. Select the item “DVC PRO” then “AJ-D700” for selected model on the menu. (AJ-D400P/E/D700P/E is equivalent to AJ-D700).
1-32. How to Entry the Attachment Data of Alignment Tape 1. Select the item “<4> Alignment Tape” on the main menu of the LISTA software. 2. Select the item “<2> ENTRY” on the alignment tape menu. 3. After display the screen of “<<Alignment tape Data Entry>>”, first input the Serial number follow the printed number on the tape label.
1-33. LISTA Sensitivity Adjustment SPEC. Sensitivity:100 ± 10 (mV/um) MODE PLAY TEST POINT TP601:ATF ERR (SERVO Board) TP113:HSW (SERVO Board) TG300:GND (SERVO Board) ADJUSTMENT EVR (ATF Gain): refer to below sentence about how to adjustment TAPE VFM3581KM, VFM3681KM Set up the EVR tool according to Connection figure at the beginning of Electrical Adjustments. Confirm that the power is turned off and make a short-circuit between TP902 and TP116 to place the unit in +1.2% Playback mode.
1-34. LISTA Sensitivity Detection SPEC Sensitivity:100 ± 10 (mV/um) MODE PLAY TEST POINT TP601:ATF ERR (SERVO Board) TP113:HSW (SERVO Board) TG300:GND (SERVO Board) ADJUSTMENT TAPE VFM3581KM, VFM3681KM Confirm that the power is turned off and make a short-circuit between TP902 and TP116 to place the unit in +1.2% Playback mode.
1-35. LISTA Linearity Adjustment and Waving Measurement. SPEC Linearity: Less than 3um, Waving: Less than 1.5um MODE PLAY TEST POINT TP601:ATF ERR (SERVO Board) TP113:HSW (SERVO Board) TG300:GND (SERVO Board) ADJUSTMENT S1 and T1 Post Height TAPE VFM3581KM, VFM3681KM Confirm that the power is turned off and make a short-circuit between TP902, TP116 and TP101 to place the unit in LISTA Linearity mode.
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* [Waving Measurement] 1. Press “SPACE” key for make the Peak Hold during 30 seconds, when linearity is displayed. 2. After finish the Peak Hold, press “SHIFT” and “}” key simultaneously on the Key Board, then display the numerical values of “Linearity” and “Waving” on left lower portion of screen. And confirm the numerical values are in the specification.
Electrical Adjustment Procedures Recommended Test and Measuring Equipment The following test and measuring equipment are required to conduct the electrical adjustments. Model No. Equipment Remark or Equivalent 2467B Dual Trace Oscilloscope More than 100MHz TEKTRONIX 1780R Wave Form Monitor TEKTRONIX 1780R Vector Scope TEKTRONIX...
Function (Ver.3.2) Setup of EVR Tool Turn the power switches of the camera recorder MAIN MENU and the EVR off. Connect the tools as shown in figure. 1. BACK UP (DOWN LOAD) RAM DATA. 2. RESTORE (UPLOAD) RAM DATA. SIGNAL 3.
E.V.R. Direct Functions Start Adjustment 1. COMMAND INPUT FUNCTION Select <10.START ADJUSTMENT> in MAIN MENU. [ EVR FUNCTION ] After selecting NTSC/PAL, press ENTER or ESC COMMAND [00] key to continue. DATA Adjustment items appear with command, data and ADDRESS address;...
2. Video Main and DSP 2-1. Initial Setting 2-2. D3.0V Adjustment BOARD Video Main 1. Set the Camera Recorder as follows: SPEC. 3.15V+0.05V / -0.00V AUTO W/B BAL : OFF TEST SHUTTER : OFF GAIN ADJUST VR5 (Power) OUTPUT : BAR MODE WHITE BAL : PRE...
3-5. Carrier Balance Adjustment 3-6. Y & SYNC Levels Adjustment BOARD Encoder BOARD Encoder SPEC. A = Minimum, Dot at the centre SPEC. NTSC : A = 714 ± 15mV, B = 286 ± 6mV CAM OUT (75 Ω terminated) PAL : A = 700 ±...
3-9. Return Video Level Adjustment 3-10. Mon Enc Level Adjustment BOARD Encoder BOARD Encoder SPEC. A = 1.0V ± 20mV SPEC. A = 1.0V ± 20mV TEST VIDEO OUT TEST VIDEO OUT ADJUST VR403 ADJUST VR401 MODE Video In : Colour Bar MODE Camera Bar M.EQ...
4. Sync 4-1. Connection 4-3. SCH Phase Adjustment BOARD Sync SPEC. 0 ± 2° TEST CAM OUT ADJUST MODE Camera Bar M.EQ SCH Meter 1. Disconnect GEN LOCK IN and set the SCH Meter to INT mode. 2. Adjust the VR5 so that the SCH is within specification.
4-4. System Phase Adjustment 1 4-5. System Phase Adjustment 2 BOARD Sync BOARD Sync TEST CAM OUT TEST CAM OUT ADJUST ADJUST VR6, VR7 INPUT Composite (RS-170A) INPUT Composite (RS-170A) MODE Camera Bar MODE Camera Bar M.EQ Oscilloscope, EVR M.EQ SCH Meter, EVR 1.
4-6. REF SCH Adjustment 4-8. Test Signal Level Adjustment (for PAL only) BOARD SYNC BOARD Sync SPEC. A = 1.9 ± 0.1V SPEC. TEST Q3017-Emitter A = B ± 10% TEST TP3012, 3013, 3014 ADJUST VR3011 MODE Test Signal ADJUST VR3002 M.EQ Oscilloscope...
5. Head Optical Ass’y 2 5-1. AWB Preset Level Adjustment <Note> Monitor the centre of the carrier because there is BOARD CAM SYSCON carrier on the Black Level And Pedestal Level. SPEC. 2.0 ± 0.01V TEST TP3514 (AWB R), TP3515 (AWB B) TG3500 (GND) TP3003 (R) TP3203 (G)
5-4. RGB Test Signal Level Adjustment 5-5. RGB A/D Input Level Adjustment 1 BOARD Pre Process BOARD Pre Process VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) SPEC. A = 666 ± 10mV TEST TEST TP2 (R), TP202 (G), TP402 (B) ADJUST VR2 (R), VR202 (G), VR402 (B) ADJUST VR3015 (R), VR3013 (G), VR3014 (B) MODE...
5-6. RGB A/D Input Level Adjustment 2 5-7. Shading Balance Adjustment BOARD Pre Process BOARD Pre Process CAM OUT (75 W terminated) TEST SPEC. Flat ADJUST VR2 (R), VR402 (B) TEST TP3 [R], TP203 [G], TP403 [B] MODE Test Signal ADJUST VR4 [R BAL] , VR204 [G BAL], M.EQ...
5-8. RGB Pedestal Tracking Adjustment 5-9. RGB Sample & Hold Level Adjustment 1 BOARD Pre Process CAM OUT (75 W terminated) TEST BOARD Pre Process ADJUST VR3 (R), VR403 (B) SPEC. A = 666 ± 10mV F.NBR. Close TEST TP2 (R), TP202 (G), TP402 (B) M.EQ Vector Scope, EVR ADJUST...
5-13. Analog White Shading 5-14. Digital White Shading Adjustment Adjustment CAM OUT (75 W terminated) BOARD Pre Process TEST CAM OUT (75 W terminated), TP202 TEST ADJUST Waveform Monitor, Vector Scope, EVR, ADJUST M.EQ Lens (Built-in Extender) Waveform Monitor, Vector Scope, EVR, Light Box (Spherical Type) M.EQ Lens (Built-in Extender)
5-15. Auto Dark Shading Adjustment 5-17. Flare Correction Adjustment CAM OUT (75 W terminated) VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) TEST TEST ADJUST ADJUST F.NBR. Close F.NBR. (2000LUX) M.EQ Waveform Monitor, EVR CHART Flare chart M.EQ Waveform Monitor, S/N Meter, EVR 1.
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5-18. Rg g g g & Bg g g g Adjustment BOARD (PAL) CAM OUT(75 W terminated) TEST ADJUST VR101(R LVL), VR301(B LVL), EVR F.NBR. (2000LUX) CHART Grayscale Chart (3200°K) Vector Scope, Lux Meter, M.EQ Color Pyrometer, EVR 1. Set the Vector Scope to Gain : MAX. 2.
<VTR Section> 6. Video Main & Video I/F 6-1. Audio VCO Adjustment 6-2. DA C Level Adjustment (for NTSC only) BOARD Video Main SPEC. A = B ± 5% BOARD Video Main TEST TP8 (VCO ADJ.) SPEC. A = 0.30 ± 0.02V ADJUST TEST TP4 (DA C)
6-3. Sync Level Adjustment 6-4. Y Level Adjustment (for NTSC only) (for NTSC only) BOARD Video Main BOARD Video Main SPEC. SPEC. A = 0.286 ± 0.004V A = 1.00 ± 0.02V VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) TEST TEST ADJUST...
6-5. Burst Level Adjustment 6-6. Y Frequency Adjustment (for NTSC only) (for NTSC only) BOARD Video Main BOARD Video Main SPEC. Burst Level = 75% SPEC. B/A = 5.0MHz ± 0.5dB VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) TEST TEST ADJUST...
6-7. Y/C Timing Adjustment 6-8. Video AD Input Level Adjustment (for NTSC only) (for NTSC only) BOARD Video I/F BOARD Video I/F SPEC. SPEC. A = Minimum (Flat) A = 2.3 ± 0.05V VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) TEST TEST TP1 (AD CPS) ADJUST VR5 (Y TMG)
6-9. APC Adjustment (for NTSC only) 6-10. Out Bias Adjustment (for NTSC only) BOARD Video I/F SPEC. 14.31818MHz ± 40Hz BOARD Video I/F TEST TP2 (4FSC) SPEC. B = A ± 3% ADJUST TEST TP207 (AD PB) INPUT No Burst ADJUST MODE INPUT...
6-11. Hue Adjustment (for NTSC only) 6-12. PLL POS Adjustment BOARD Video I/F BOARD Video I/F SPEC. B = A ± 10% SPEC. B = A ± 10% TEST TP207 (AD PB) TEST TP201 (HP), TP202 (HWIN) ADJUST ADJUST INPUT CAMERA Colour Bar INPUT CAMERA Colour Bar...
6-13. ENC Y & Sync Level Adjustment 6-14. Carrier Balance Adjustment (for PAL only) (for PAL only) BOARD Video I/F BOARD Video I/F A £ 10mV SPEC. SPEC. A = 700 ± 15mV, B = 300 ± 4mV VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) TEST TEST...
6-15. Burst Phase Adjustment 6-17. Burst Level Adjustment (for PAL only) (for PAL only) BOARD Video I/F BOARD Video I/F VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) TEST SPEC. 100% VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) ADJUST VR608 TEST MODE PLAY ADJUST VR607 TAPE VFM3680KM (0 ~ 10min) MODE...
6-19. Y/C Timing Adjustment 6-20. Pb Timing Adjustment (for PAL only) BOARD Video I/F BOARD Video I/F SPEC. NTSC : A = 0 ± 20ns (CAMERA) : A = 0 ± 50ns (VIDEO) SPEC. A = Minimum (Flat) VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) PAL : A = 0 ±...
6-21. Pr Timing Adjustment 6-22. Y Clamp DC Adjustment BOARD Video I/F BOARD Video I/F SPEC. NTSC : A = 0 ± 20ns (CAMERA) TEST TP301(Y PED) : A = 0 ± 50ns (VIDEO) ADJUST PAL : A = 0 ± 20ns INPUT CAMERA Color Bar TEST...
6-23. Y Level Adjustment 6-24. DEC Y Level Adjustment (for NTSC only) BOARD Video I/F SPEC. NTSC : A = 714 ± 15mV BOARD Video I/F PAL : A = 700 ± 15mV SPEC. A = 714 ± 15mV TEST VIDEO OUT (75 ±...
6-25. Camera Input Vector Adjustment 6-26. Video Input Vector Adjustment (NTSC only) BOARD Video I/F VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) TEST BOARD Video I/F VIDEO OUT (75 W terminated) ADJUST VR108 (PB LEV), VR112 (PR LEV), EVR TEST INPUT CAMERA Color Bar ADJUST VR105 (PB LEV), VR109 (PR LEV), EVR MODE...
8. RF 8-1. System Hook Up and Setting l System Hook Up l Auto Adjustment System Normalization (Calibration) 1. Connect the Camera with the Auto EQ/RF Adjust- ment System as shown below. The system normalization (calibration) should be per- 2. IC connection lip cable from the VFK1185 is not formed when using the adjustment system at the first necessary (open).
8-3. R/P Envelope Level Confirmation 8-5. HSE Input Confirmation BOARD BOARD A ³ 70mV SPEC. SPEC. A = 1.3 ± 0.1V, B = 24.0 ± 1ns R/P ENV, HSW (B.E.R. Counter) TEST TP201, TP300 (Trigger) TEST (50 W terminated) ADJUST VR200 (DUTY) MODE PLAY...
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Auto Adjustment Software Boot Up 1. Copy the all files contained in floppy disk (VFK1160B) to a directory of hard disc drive. (ex. “C:\DVCEQ”) 2. Execute DVCRF. EXE file on the DOS command prompt condition. (ex. “C:\DVCEQ\DVCRF”) 3. Select (2) AJ-D700 in DVCPRO MODEL SELECT. 4.
8-7. Rec. Curr. & Freq. Adj. (Auto) BOARD PB ENV, HID R (50 W terminated) TEST ADJUST VR400 (PB L), VR401 (PB R), EVR MODE PLAY, REC TAPE Blank Tape M.EQ Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer 1. Open the MAIN MENU according to the same pro- cedure as the PB Equalizer Adjustment.
8-9. Final Confirmation 8-10. Auto Adjustment System Normalization (Calibration) BOARD Procedures TEST VIDEO OUT 1. Boot up the auto adjustment system according INPUT CAMERA Color Bar paragraph “8-6. Equalizer Adjustment MODE REC, PLAY (AUTO)”. M.EQ B.E.R. Counter, Monitor TV 1. Record the internal colour bar signal. 2.
4. When display shows “TOOL BOX NORMALIZING”, [ Manual Adjustment ] playback the colour bar portion of the alignment tape and press the ENTER key. Initial Setting (Manual) <Note> Tool Box Normalizing Following procedures are required when using spec- Play back the DVCPRO MASTER TAPE. Then Press ENTER key. trum analyzer instead of RF Adjustment Tool.
PB Equalizer Adjustment 1 (Manual) PB Equalizer Adjustment 2 (Manual) BOARD BOARD SPEC. A = 20.93 ± 0.1MHz TEST VIDEO OUT, B.E.R. Counter TEST EYE PAT, HSW (B.E.R. Counter) ADJUST ADJUST MODE PLAY MODE PLAY TAPE Color Bar TAPE Color Bar M.EQ B.E.R.
Rec. Curr. & Freq. (L ch) Adjustment (Manual) BOARD TEST PB ENV, HSW (B.E.R. Counter) ADJUST VR401(PB R), EVR INPUT CAMERA Color Bar MODE PLAY, REC TAPE Color Bar, Blank Tape M.EQ Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, EVR EVR Setting CMD : 02 DATA : 80 ADR : 20 (REC CUR L) Rec.
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14. If the level of confidence PB at 21MHz is lower than TRACE B, adjust so that the spectrum of confiden- ce PB is a similar figure to TRACE B in the range less than 20MHz. 15. If the level of confidence PB at 21MHz is higher than TRACE B, adjust so that the level of confiden- ce PB around 5MHz is the same as TRACE B re- gardless of similarity.
9-7. CUE Recording Current Adjustment 9-8. Final Setting BOARD Audio LCD Menu Setting SPEC. 0 ± 0.5V 1. Open the operation panel. TEST TP505 2. Pressing [SHIFT], [+] and [-] buttons, set MENU switch to SET position. ADJUST VR1002 (Rear Jack Board), VR503 3.
10. EVF Preparation 10-2. V Free Run Adjustment BOARD VIDEO 1. Remove two screws A to pull off the unit B. SPEC. 54 ± 0.5Hz (NTSC) 46 ± 0.5Hz (PAL) TEST TP9002 Unit B ADJUST VR9002 M.EQ Frequency Counter 1. Adjust the VR9002 so that the frequency at the TP9002 is within specification without input signal.
10-6. Size Adjustment 10-9. Bright Adjustment BOARD H Def, VIDEO BOARD VR.SW TEST EVF Picture TEST EVF Picture ADJUST VR9101(H DEF), VR9003(VIDEO) ADJUST VR9301 SUBJECT Registration Chart SUBJECT Color Bar (SMPTE) 1. Set BRIGHT VR to MAX, CONTRAST VR to MAX 1.
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11. Power 11-1. D3.0V Adjustment 11-4. A9.0V Adjustment BO ARD Po wer , VID EO MAIN BO ARD Po wer SP EC. 3.15V+0.05V/-0.00V SP EC. 9.00 V+/-0.10V TP9[3.15],TP6[A-GND] T EST TP1007,TG1002[GND] T EST (VIDEO MAIN Board) AD J UST VR1003 AD J UST VR1005(POWER Board) INPUT...
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<MEMO> 11-7. CCD17.0V Confirmation BO ARD Po wer SP EC. 17.4 0V+/-0.40V T EST TP1005,TG1002[GND] AD J UST - - - - - - INPUT CAM ER A Col our Bar M O DE M .EQ Digital Volt Meter 1. Connect a D.V.M. to TP1005, and its ground to TG1002 on the POWER Board, then confirm that the voltage is in the specification.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS NOTE (EX 1) NEXT CIRCUIT NO. TITLE OF CIRCUIT CIRCUIT NO. SYSCON (17) CHARA BL VIDEO OUTPUT(1/19) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM NEME OF SIGNAL THIS SIGNAL IS CONNECTED TO NEXT SCHEMATIC. PLESE REFER TO “SYSTEM CONTROL (1/19) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM” (EX 2) C3022 TC7W04FUTL TC7W04FUTL...
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CONTENTS INTERCONNECTION (FOR NTSC) ......................SCM001 INTERCONNECTION (FOR PAL) ......................SCM002 MOTHER (FOR NTSC)..........................SCM003 MOTHER (FOR PAL)..........................SCM005 CDS................................SCM007 PRE PROCESS ............................SCM008 CAMERA DSP ............................SCM012 CAMERA ENCODER ..........................SCM016 VIDEO I/F (FOR NTSC) ..........................SCM020 VIDEO I/F (FOR PAL) ..........................SCM025 VIDEO I/F SUB (PAL ONLY) ........................
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CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAMS CONTENTS P.C.BOARD LOCATION CDS P.C.BOARD (NTSC: VEP25016A/PAL: VEP25016B) ..............CBA-1 PULSE P.C.BOARD (NTSC: VEP20533A/PAL: VEP20533B) ..............CBA-2 PRE PROCESS P.C.BOARD (VEP23278A)..................CBA-3 MOTHER P.C.BOARD for PAL (VEP00Y28A) ..................CBA-4 MOTHER P.C.BOARD for NTSC (VEP00V89A)...................CBA-5 CAMERA SYSCON P.C.BOARD (NTSC: VEP26074B/PAL: VEP26074C) ..........CBA-6 CAMERA DSP P.C.BOARD (VEP23275A) ...................CBA-7 CAMERA ENCODER P.C.BOARD (NTSC: VEP23276A/PAL: VEP23276B)........CBA-8 CAMERA SYNC P.C.BOARD (NTSC: VEP23446A/PAL: VEP23446B)..........CBA-9...
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Digital Camera/VTR Operating Instructions...
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When necessary, con- Replace only with the same or equivalent type tact your local Panasonic supplier. recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufactur- “The lithium battery is a critical component (type num- er’s instructions.
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Attention/Attentie ¡Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. ¡Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij.
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Pack ......¡Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the ¡Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Viewfinder ..... .
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Playback—Checking Recorded Contents Displays ¡Remaining Battery Level and Audio ¡Rec Review ..... ¡Colour Playback ....Level Displays .
General and Features The model AJ-D400 integrates a colour video camera which employs three frame interline trans- fer (FIT) CCDs with 480,000 device on-chip lenses with a DVCPRO format VTR which is equipped with the latest compression technology. The AJ-D400 is particularly compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes the optimal functions and performance for an electronic news gathering (ENG) VTR-integrated camera such as high picture quality and sensitivity, mobility, dustproofing and dampproofing, etc.
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Features High-performance viewfinder ¡The high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. ¡The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see. ¡A centre marker which indicates the centre of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi- cates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations.
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Features Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR. Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AJ-EC2/AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control.
Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com- pression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides supe- rior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.
Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section e Battery holder The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder. f DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P) The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power.
Controls and Their Functions Accessory Mounting Section i Hook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook. j Light shoe Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe. k Lens mount (bayonet type) Mount the lens here. l Lens clamping lever Insert the lens into the lens mount k, and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens.
Audio Function Section (1) r AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control t on the side panel.
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Controls and Their Functions ü Audio Function Section (3) z ALARM (warning tone volume) control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker | or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack ü. When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible. However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position.
ß † ° § ¢ £ Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) † Viewfinder Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn- ings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, centre marker), etc.
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∞ Ø ≠ ¨ Æ Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) ¨ OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the images shot by the camera have been selected.
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Controls and Their Functions ≤ ≥ ± ∞ SPARE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here. |Note{ The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the re- mote control cable is connected or disconnected. ±...
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∑ ∂ ¥ µ Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) ¥ VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side. µ VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped (REC PAUSE).
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Controls and Their Functions ª º ∏ ∫ π Ω ∏ EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. π REW (rewind) button Press this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights during rewinding. If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down.
≈ ƒ ∆ ø(») ¿(«) ¡(«) ¬ æ Menu Operation Section æ MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen. SET: The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first of the pages which can be displayed appears.) OFF: The setting menu is not displayed on the viewfinder screen.
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Controls and Their Functions √ Time Code-Related Section (2) ƒ HOLD button The time data appearing on the counter display at the instant when this button is pressed is held. (The time code generator will still continue to run.) When the button is pressed again, the hold status is released.
Controls and Their Functions Ã Õ – œ Œ … À … TCG (time code selector) switch This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator. F-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation.
Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply. Using a battery pack A Panasonic, B Anton Bauer or C Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack. Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger.
Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack Detach the battery mounts. Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case. Mount the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit.
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Power Supply Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack. |Note{ The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. 26 (E)
Power Supply Using a Sony Battery Pack Remove the battery mounts. See page 25. Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. Mount the Sony battery holder. Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as shown in the figure.
Power Supply Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. (See the preceding page.) Mount the BP-90 battery case. A Tighten the mounting screws. B Tichten the power supply contact screws. C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. D Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw.
Power Supply Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor) Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B75 AC adaptor. DC IN Connector Set the AC adaptor’s power to ON. Set the unit’s power switch to ON.
Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. Lens Clamping Lever Mount Cap Align the indentation at the top centre of the lens mount with the centre mark of the lens and mount the lens. Mark Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens.
Adjusting the Lens Flange When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the im- age formation surface). Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed.
Adjusting the White Shading The AJ-D400 is adjusted for the Fujinon S14q7.5 BRM4 and CANON YH14q7.3 KRS lenses when shipped from the factory. If a lens other than these two lenses is to be used, adjusting the white shading before shooting is recommended. The AJ-D400 is able to adjust the white shading for vertical colouring.
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Adjusting the White Shading Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again. WHITE BAL: A or B Repeat step 6. Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP but- tons to open the menu.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever. Viewfinder Lever Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked po- sition. 34 (E)
Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the diopter Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder. Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Detaching the Eyecup Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror. |Note{ Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated.
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Adjusting the Viewfinder Detaching the Viewfinder Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF. Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector. |Note{ Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder. Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up.
Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the microphone kit (standard accessory) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit. ¡See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder. Using the Microphone Kit (standard accessory) Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Mount the microphone.
Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option) Remove the microphone holder mounting screws. Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit. Mount the microphone adaptor using the accessory screws. Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws. Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack.
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Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit To the MIC IN Connector AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch for the audio channel you wish to record to FRONT [MIC]. |Note{ When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone.
Audio Input Preparations Connecting an Audio Component When using an audio component as the line input signal source, connect the audio component to the unit’s AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Audio Equipment Connect to the AUDIO IN AUDIO IN Switch: CH1/CH2 Connectors. Set the AUDIO IN Switch of the channel to which the audio signal source is...
Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod, use a supplied tripod attachment. Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod. Select the attachment hole in consideration of the unit’s and tripod attachment’s centre of gravity. In addition, check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the universal head’s camera mounting screw.
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Ω in the forward-backward direction from the centre position The shoulder pad can be slid up to (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera- tion of the unit. Loosen the two screws.
Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below. Tighten the Cord. When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment, mount the unit using this hole. Secure the surface fastener. 44 (E)
Connecting the AJ-EC2/AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Connecting the AJ-EC2/AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control. When the AJ-EC2/AQ-EC1 is connected and the POWER switches of the unit and AJ-EC2/ AQ-EC1 are set to ON, the unit automatically enters remote control mode.
Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET, the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen. The setting menu is displayed in page units. The following table lists all pages contained in the setting menu as well as an outline of the functions for each page.
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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Changing the setting menu configuration The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application. Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode. When using the engineer menu, switch the unit to engineer mode as described below.
Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Basic Setting Menu Operations The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons. SHIFT/ITEM Button SHIFT UP Button CH1 AUDIO LEVEL F-RUN FRONT CH1/2 REAR DOWN Button...
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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Selecting the desired item Press the SHIFT/ITEM button. Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item moves to the next item. - MARKER - Cursor CENTRE MARK : O N ¢...
Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder The viewfinder displays are as follows. BATT VTR SAVE 1. REC (recording) lamp This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. ¡See “Warning System” (page 117) for a detailed description. 2. BATT (battery) lamp When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing several minutes before the unit can no longer be operated, and lights when the unit can no longer be operated.
Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display Items subject to ! lamp display are selected at the ! LED page of the setting menu. (When shipped from the factory, the unit is set so that the ! LED page is not displayed.) To operate the ! LED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the ! LED page at the MENU SELECT page.
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen In addition to images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen. The centre marker and safety zone marker, etc. are also displayed. When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to OFF, items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using related switches appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Extender display This is displayed when the lens extender is being used. Shutter speed/mode display This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. OFF: The shutter is not used. 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode.
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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows. Audio Channel 1 Level Display -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 VTR Level Meter Iris value display This displays the approximate iris setting (F number).
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Selecting Display Items The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by switching the display ON/OFF setting independently for each item at the VF DISPLAY page. The items which can be selected are as follows.
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items. The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below.
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu. Perform the operations in steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting Display Items” (page 55) to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the DISP MODE item.
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Setting the Camera ID The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu. A camera ID of up to ten characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used. The camera ID is recorded when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the col- our bar signal is being recorded.
Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays Remaining tape length DF SLAVE TCG HOLD EMPHASIS When the amount remaining on the tape is more than 30 minutes long, all seven segments up to the “F” posi- tion appear lit. When it is less than 30 min- utes long, one segment will go TAPE...
Displays Time Code-Related Displays DF SLAVE TCG HOLD EMPHASIS TAPE BATT RF SERVO HUMID SLACK These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays. This lamp lights during drop frame mode SLAVE: This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source. HOLD: This lamp lights when the time code generator is held (when the HOLD button is pressed).
Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu 1. Hold down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The unit switches to ENG mode. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen.
Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu. Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 48. However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item. Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows.
Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by rais- ing the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise. The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch. The gain values corre- sponding to the L, M and H positions of the GAIN switch are set at the MASTER GAIN page of the setting menu.
Adjustments and Setup During Recording Selecting Functions VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu. Selecting the required functions Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen.
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment)>ABB (black balance adjustment)>AWB will provide a better picture. Normally, the white balance and black balance do not need to be readjusted even if the power is turned off and then on again.
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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi- nating the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen. A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area required is as shown below.
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When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (The message appears when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.) The displayed messages are as follows. Error messages related to white balance adjustment Error message Meaning Treatment...
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. ¡When the unit is used for the first time ¡When the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use ¡When the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin ¡When the gain selector value is changed ¡When the SUPER IRIS button setting is changed (when setting is changed to o30 dB)
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Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad- justment value is automatically stored in the memory. ABB OK Message after adjustment is completed |Notes{ ¡Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. ¡During black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status.
Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the unit’s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows. Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Mode Shutter speed Application Standard 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,...
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Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed ¡The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. ¡During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu. The shutter speed can also be set by the UP and DOWN buttons during SYNCHRO SCAN mode.
Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.) Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SYNCHRO SCAN page shown below appears.
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Setting the Electronic Shutter Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a special operation mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu. The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the factory.
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Adjusting the Audio Level If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted, perform the following operations. Manually Adjusting the Audio Level Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN.
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Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol- ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below. ¡When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from the left.
Setting the Time Data Setting the Time Code When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become inaccurate.
Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track. Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Set the TCG switch to SET. Set UB MODE on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to REAL.
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Setting the Time Data Locking the Time Code to an External Source When mounting the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710P (option), the time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator. Example of connections for external locking Example 1: Locking the time code to an external signal TC OUT SLAVE...
External Lock Operation Procedure Set the POWER switch to ON. Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Supply reference time code and reference video signals with a phase relationship which meets the time code standards to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code.
Cassettes Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting cassettes Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then set the POWER switch to ON. Power: ON If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. In these cases, wait until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2.
Ejecting cassettes With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette holder. Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then turn on the power again and immedi- ately hold down the EJECT button.
Recording Basic Procedures This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning normally. ¡See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 121) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette Insert a charged battery pack.
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Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too dark, it is set to the appropriate gain.
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Recording Shooting images 1-1,1-2 Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”. When the white balance and black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST and set the FILTER knob to “1”: this will achieve a 3200 K white balance.
Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0–o1 frame can be performed simply by press- ing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused. While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point.
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Recording Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below. Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way Press the PLAY button while watching the viewfinder screen and play back the tape.
Playback—Checking Recorded Contents Pressing the PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images to be viewed on the view- finder. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways. ¡Rec review: If the RET VIDEO switch is set to the INT side, black-and-white images of the last 2 seconds of the recorded contents can be seen on the viewfinder.
Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. ¡Mounting the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26-pin cable (option) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (in- ternal VTR) of the unit and an external VTR.
Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External Connections Mount the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the ex- ternal VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “p60 dB”.
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Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit’s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast for- ward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases.
Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simul- taneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”. ¡See “Connections”...
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Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the set- ting menu prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be controlled by the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens.
RET Button The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input to the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710 (option) can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET (return video) button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in. What is displayed on the viewfinder screen changes as indicated in the table below according to the RET VIDEO switch setting and VTR mode.
Replacing the Backup Battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the battery runs out, the TCG time code value indicates 00:00:00:00. At this time, the time code value cannot be backed up. In addition, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY”...
Setting Menu Screens MARKER Screen This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder. - MARKER - Variable Item Remarks range display CENTRE MARK : ON ¢ SA F E T Y ZONE : CENTRE MARK USER Centre mark display ON/OFF SAFETY ZONE USER...
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Setting Menu Screens VF DISPLAY Screen This page sets the setting for the display information inside the viewfinder. - V F D I SP L AY - Variable Item Remarks D I SP MODE ¢ range display EX T ENDER : ON SHUT T ER : ON...
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CAMERA ID Screen This page performs the camera ID settings. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the order of space, English letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and symbols [space, {, |, ), (, ’, ‘, ,, --, -, x, /, !]. Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order.
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Setting Menu Screens SYNCHRO SCAN Screen This page performs the synchro scan settings. Variable - SYNCHRO SCAN - Item Remarks range display 1 / 5 1 . 5 SYNCHRO 1/29.9 USER Synchro shutter speed selection SCAN 1/51.5 1/252 ! LED Screen This page sets the ON/OFF setting for the ! LED display inside the viewfinder.
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MAIN FUNCTION Screen This page performs the adjustment function settings. - MA I N FUNCT I ON - Variable Item Remarks range display PHANTOM FRONT : ON ¢ PHANTOM CH 1 : OF F PHANTOM Phantom microphone (front) usage PHANTOM CH 2 : OF F FRONT selection...
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Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 1/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 1 settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. Variable - FUNCT I ON 1 / 5 - Item...
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FUNCTION 3/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 3 settings. - FUNCT I O N 3 / 5 - Variable Item Remarks range display HUM I D OPE : OF F ¢ 2 6 P CONTROL : OF F HUMID OPE VTR operation selection when REC S T ART...
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Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 4/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings. Variable - FUNCT I ON 4 / 5 - Item Remarks FRONT M I C : - 4 0 d B ¢ range display REAR M I C CH 1 : - 6 0 d B REAR M I C CH 2 : - 6 0 d B...
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FUNCTION 5/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 5 settings. Variable - FUNCT I ON 5 / 5 - Item Remarks range display AUD I O OUT : CH 1 ¢ L I M I T ER OF F AUDIO OUT CH1/ AUDIO OUT selection...
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Setting Menu Screens LOW SETTING Screen This page sets the low level. Variable - LOW SE T T I NG - Item Remarks range display MAS T ER GA I N 0 d B ¢ H . DT L L EVE L : 1 3 p3 dB Gains of p3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21,...
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MID SETTING Screen This page sets the middle level. Variable - M I D SE T T I NG - Item Remarks range display MAS T ER GA I N 9 d B ¢ H . DT L L EVE L : 1 3 p3 dB Gains of p3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21,...
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Setting Menu Screens HIGH SETTING Screen This page sets the high level. Variable H I GH SE T T I NG Item Remarks range display MAS T ER GA I N : 1 8 d B ¢ H . DT L L EVE L : 1 0 MASTER GAIN p3 dB...
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LEVEL 1/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 1 settings. Variable - L EVE L 1 / 6 - Item Remarks range display C DT L COMPE . : OF F ¢ CHROMA DT L : 0 0 C DTL COMPE.
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Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 3/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 3 settings. Variable - L EVE L 3 / 6 - Item Remarks range display M . PED : + 0 0 6 ¢ MANUA L KNEE : ON M.PED p128...
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LEVEL 4/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 4 settings. Variable - L EVE L 4 / 6 - Item Remarks range display F L ARE : --- ¢ F L ARE : --- R FLARE 00 . Rch flare setting F L ARE : --- The preset value differs according to...
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Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 5/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 5 settings. Variable - L EVE L 5 / 6 - Item Remarks range display MA TR I X T AB L E : A ¢ MA TR I X R- G : + 1 5 MATRIX TABLE Colour adjustment table selection...
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Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 6/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 6 settings. - L EVE L 6 / 6 - Variable Item Remarks range display H PHASE COARSE : 0 7 ¢ H PHASE F I NE H PHASE H phase rough adjustment during SC PHASE COARSE : 0...
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Setting Menu Screens VF OPERATION Screen This page performs the viewfinder display settings. Variable Item Remarks - V F OPERA T I ON - range display VF OUT VF OUT selection V F OUT ¢ V F DT L NAM (N Additive Mix): Signals with Z EBRA 1 DE T ECT : 0 7 0 the highest level among R, G and B Z EBRA 2 DE T ECT : 0 8 5...
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Setting Menu Screens LENS ADJ Screen This page performs the lens adjustments. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - L ENS AD J - Variable Item Remarks...
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Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 2/3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - MENU SE L ECT 2 / 3 - Variable Item...
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Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - MENU SE L ECT 3 / 3 - Variable Item...
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Setting Menu Screens AUTO SHADING Screen This page performs the auto shading settings. Align the arrow with the desired BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or DOWN button to execute the setting. - AUT SHAD I NG - Variable Item Remarks...
Warning System If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble. Display window (LCD) Lamps Remain- Remain-...
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Warning System Display window (LCD) Lamps Remain- Remain- Warning Warning VTR (section) WARN- Countermeasures Warning Warning ing tape tone Item contents operation battery display display length lamp level lamp status display display 1 of the 7 bars displayed; Flashes Flashes Emitted The tape is Flashes...
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 screw. This enables the cassette to be removed. Set the power to OFF. Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red).
Maintenance Condensation If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity, the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensa- tion, and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum.
Inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop- erly. Checking the image with a colour monitor is recommended. Inspection Preparations Insert a charged battery pack. Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lit.
Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder Adjust the position of the viewfinder. Check that the colour bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the colour bar appears clearly on the view- finder.
Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the manual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.
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Inspections Before Shooting (2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO. Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC]. Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level.
Specifications General Power supply voltage: DC 12 V Power consumption: 24 W Operating temperature: 0uC to 40uC p20uC to 60uC Storage temperature: Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 90 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery) Weight: Approx.
Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands: Brightness; 25 Hz to 5.75 MHzo1.0 dB/p3.0 dB S/N ratio: 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C delay: Within 30 ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized to video)
Specifications Related Components Power supply related AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs) AU-M402H battery case AJ-B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5-inch viewfinder External VTR-related Portable video cassette recorder AJ-YA710PF time code input/output/video input adaptor AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin inter- face) AJ-YA700PF 26-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin interface)
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Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Broadcast Europe Ltd. West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 2AQ U.K. Tel: 0118 902 9200 Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-1816-0 Printed in Japan VQT7978-1 F1298H2059-100...
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Digital Camera/VTR Operating Instructions Printed in Japan VQT7984-1 F1298H2059-100...
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For your safety FCC NOTE: CAUTION 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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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Pack ......Viewfinder and Display Window Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Battery Pack .
General and Features The model AJ-D400 integrates a color video camera which employs three frame interline trans- fer (FIT) CCDs with 410,000 device on-chip lenses with a DVCPRO format VTR which is equipped with the latest compression technology. The AJ-D400 is particularly compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes the optimal functions and performance for an electronic news gathering (ENG) VTR-integrated camera such as high picture quality and sensitivity, mobility, dustproofing and dampproofing, etc.
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Features High-performance viewfinder The high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see. A center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi- cates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations.
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Features Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR. Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control.
Features Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com- pression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides supe- rior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.
Controls and Their Functions Power Supply Section Battery holder The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder. DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P) The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power.
Controls and Their Functions Accessory Mounting Section Hook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook. Light shoe Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe. Lens mount (bayonet type) Mount the lens here. Lens clamping lever Insert the lens into the lens mount , and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens.
Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section (1) AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control the side panel.
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Controls and Their Functions ü Audio Function Section (3) ALARM (warning tone volume) control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack . When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible. However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position.
Controls and Their Functions ß † ° § ¢ £ Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) Viewfinder Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn- ings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), etc.
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Controls and Their Functions ∞ Ø ≠ ¨ Æ Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the images shot by the camera have been selected.
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Controls and Their Functions ≤ ≥ ± ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here. Note The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the re- mote control cable is connected or disconnected. 26-pin output adaptor (option) mount (See page 90 for mounting method.) The 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor AJ-YA900P (option) or 26-pin output adaptor AJ-YA700P...
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Controls and Their Functions ∑ ∂ ¥ µ Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side. VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped (REC PAUSE).
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Controls and Their Functions ª º ∏ ∫ π Ω EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. REW (rewind) button Press this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights during rewinding. If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down.
Controls and Their Functions ≈ ƒ ∆ ø(») ¿(«) ¡(«) ¬ æ Menu Operation Section MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen. SET: The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen.
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Controls and Their Functions √ Time Code-Related Section (2) HOLD button The time data appearing on the counter display at the instant when this button is pressed is held. (The time code generator will still continue to run.) When the button is pressed again, the hold status is released.
Controls and Their Functions Ã Õ – œ Œ … À TCG (time code selector) switch This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator. F-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation.
Power Supply Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply. Using a battery pack Panasonic, Anton Bauer or Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack. Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger.
Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack Detach the battery mounts. Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case. Mount the AU-M402H battery case. Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit.
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Power Supply Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack. Note The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. – 25 –...
Power Supply Using a Sony Battery Pack Remove the battery mounts. See page 24. Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. Mount the Sony battery holder. Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as shown in the figure.
Power Supply Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. (See the preceding page.) Mount the BP-90 battery case. Tighten the mounting screws. Tichten the power supply contact screws. Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow. Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw.
Power Supply Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor) Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B75 AC adaptor. DC IN Connector Set the AC adaptor’s power to ON. Set the unit’s power switch to ON.
Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. Lens Clamping Lever Mount Cap Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens. Mark Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens.
Adjusting the Lens Flange When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the im- age formation surface). Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed.
Adjusting the White Shading The AJ-D400 is adjusted for the Fujinon S14 7.5 BRM4 and CANON YH14 7.3 KRS lenses when shipped from the factory. If a lens other than these two lenses is to be used, adjusting the white shading before shooting is recommended. The AJ-D400 is able to adjust the white shading for vertical coloring.
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Adjusting the White Shading Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB. Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again. WHITE BAL: A or B Repeat step 6. Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP but- tons to open the menu.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever. Viewfinder Lever Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions. Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked po- sition. – 33 –...
Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the diopter Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder. Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Detaching the Eyecup Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror. Note Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated.
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Adjusting the Viewfinder Detaching the Viewfinder Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF. Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector. Note Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder. Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up.
Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the microphone kit (standard accessory) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit. See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder. Using the Microphone Kit (standard accessory) Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Mount the microphone.
Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option) Remove the microphone holder mounting screws. Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit. Mount the microphone adaptor using the accessory screws. Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws. Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack.
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Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit To the MIC IN Connector AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch for the audio channel you wish to record to FRONT [MIC]. Note When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone.
Audio Input Preparations Mounting a Wireless Microphone When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless re- ceiver. To the AUDIO OUT Connector WX-RA700 Wireless Receiver WX-R980 Camera Attachment XLR Cable AUDIO IN switch: Connect to the AUDIO IN CH1 Set the AUDIO IN switch of or CH2 Connector.
Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod, use a supplied tripod attachment. Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod. Select the attachment hole in consideration of the unit’s and tripod attachment’s center of gravity. In addition, check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the universal head’s camera mounting screw.
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position The shoulder pad can be slid up to in the forward-backward direction from the center position (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera- tion of the unit. Loosen the two screws.
Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below. Tighten the Cord. When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment, mount the unit using this hole. Secure the surface fastener. – 43 –...
Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control. When the AQ-EC1 is connected and the POWER switches of the unit and AQ-EC1 are set to ON, the unit automatically enters remote control mode.
Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET, the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen. The setting menu is displayed in page units. The following table lists all pages contained in the setting menu as well as an outline of the functions for each page.
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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Changing the setting menu configuration The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application. Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode. When using the engineer menu, switch the unit to engineer mode as described below.
Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Basic Setting Menu Operations The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons. SHIFT/ITEM Button SHIFT UP Button CH1 AUDIO LEVEL F-RUN FRONT CH1/2 REAR DOWN Button...
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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Selecting the desired item Press the SHIFT/ITEM button. Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item moves to the next item. - MARKER - Cursor CENT ER MARK : O N ¢...
Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder The viewfinder displays are as follows. BATT VTR SAVE 1. REC (recording) lamp This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. See “Warning System” (page 116) for a detailed description. 2. BATT (battery) lamp When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing several minutes before the unit can no longer be operated, and lights when the unit can no longer be operated.
Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display Items subject to ! lamp display are selected at the ! LED page of the setting menu. (When shipped from the factory, the unit is set so that the ! LED page is not displayed.) To operate the ! LED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the ! LED page at the MENU SELECT page.
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen In addition to images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen. The center marker and safety zone marker, etc. are also displayed. When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to OFF, items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using related switches appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Extender display This is displayed when the lens extender is being used. Shutter speed/mode display This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. OFF: The shutter is not used. 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode.
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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level. During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level meter display as follows. Audio Channel 1 Level Display -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 VTR Level Meter Iris value display This displays the approximate iris setting (F number).
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Selecting Display Items The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by switching the display ON/OFF setting independently for each item at the VF DISPLAY page. The items which can be selected are as follows.
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items. The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below.
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Changing the Display Mode The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu. Perform the operations in steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting Display Items” (page 54) to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the DISP MODE item.
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Setting the Camera ID The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu. A camera ID of up to ten characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used. The camera ID is recorded when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded.
Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays Remaining tape length DF SLAVE TCG HOLD EMPHASIS When the amount remaining on the tape is more than 30 minutes long, all seven segments up to the “F” posi- tion appear lighted. When it is less than 30 min- utes long, one segment will go TAPE...
Displays Time Code-Related Displays DF SLAVE TCG HOLD EMPHASIS TAPE BATT RF SERVO HUMID SLACK These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays. This lamp lights during drop frame mode SLAVE: This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source. HOLD: This lamp lights when the time code generator is held (when the HOLD button is pressed).
Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu 1. Hold down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The unit switches to ENG mode. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen.
Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu. Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 47. However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item. Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows.
Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by rais- ing the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise. The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch.
Adjustments and Setup During Recording Selecting Functions VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu. Selecting the required functions Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen.
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjustment) ABB (black balance adjustment) AWB will provide a better picture. Normally, the white balance and black balance do not need to be readjusted even if the power is turned off and then on again.
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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi- nating the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen. A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area required is as shown below.
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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (The message appears when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.) The displayed messages are as follows. Error messages related to white balance adjustment Error message Meaning...
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. When the unit is used for the first time When the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use When the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin When the gain selector value is changed When the SUPER IRIS button setting is changed (when setting is changed to...
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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad- justment value is automatically stored in the memory. ABB OK Message after adjustment is completed Notes Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. During black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status.
Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the unit’s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows. Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Mode Shutter speed Application Standard 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,...
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Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu. The shutter speed can also be set by the UP and DOWN buttons during SYNCHRO SCAN mode.
Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.) Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SYNCHRO SCAN page shown below appears.
Setting the Electronic Shutter Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a special operation mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu. The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the factory.
Adjusting the Audio Level If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted, perform the following operations. Manually Adjusting the Audio Level Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN.
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Adjusting the Audio Level Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol- ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below. When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from the left.
Setting the Time Data Setting the Time Code When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become inaccurate.
Setting the Time Data Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track. Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Set the TCG switch to SET.
Setting the Time Data Locking the Time Code to an External Source When mounting the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710P (option), the time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator. Example of connections for external locking Example 1: Locking the time code to an external signal TC OUT SLAVE...
Setting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure Set the POWER switch to ON. Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Supply reference time code and reference video signals with a phase relationship which meets the time code standards to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code.
Cassettes Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting cassettes Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then set the POWER switch to ON. Power: ON If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. In these cases, wait until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2.
Cassettes Ejecting cassettes With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette holder. Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then turn on the power again and immedi- ately hold down the EJECT button.
Recording Basic Procedures This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning normally. See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 120) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette Insert a charged battery pack.
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Recording Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB.
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Recording Shooting images 1-1,1-2 Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”. When the white balance and black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST and set the FILTER knob to “1”: this will achieve a 3200 K white balance.
Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0– 1 frame can be performed simply by press- ing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused. While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point.
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Recording Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below. Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way Press the PLAY button while watching the viewfinder screen and play back the tape.
Playback—Checking Recorded Contents Pressing the PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images to be viewed on the view- finder. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways. Rec review: If the RET VIDEO switch is set to the INT side, black-and-white images of the last 2 seconds of the recorded contents can be seen on the viewfinder.
Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. Mounting the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26- pin cable (option) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit and an external VTR.
Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External Connections Mount the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the ex- ternal VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “...
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Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit’s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast for- ward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases.
Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simul- taneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”. See “Connections”...
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Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the set- ting menu prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be controlled by the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens.
RET Button The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input to the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710 (option) can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET (return video) button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in. What is displayed on the viewfinder screen changes as indicated in the table below according to the RET VIDEO switch setting and VTR mode.
Replacing the Backup Battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the battery runs out, the TCG time code value indicates 00:00:00:00. At this time, the time code value cannot be backed up. In addition, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY”...
Setting Menu Screens MARKER Screen This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder. - MARKER - Variable Item Remarks range display CENT ER MARK : O N ¢ SA F E T Y ZONE : CENTER MARK USER Center mark display ON/OFF SAFETY ZONE...
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Setting Menu Screens VF DISPLAY Screen This page sets the setting for the display information inside the viewfinder. - V F D I SP L AY - Variable Item Remarks D I SP MODE ¢ range display EX T ENDER : ON SHUT T ER : ON...
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Setting Menu Screens CAMERA ID Screen This page performs the camera ID settings. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the order of space, English letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and symbols [space, , ), (, ’, ‘, ,, --, -, , /, !].
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Setting Menu Screens SYNCHRO SCAN Screen This page performs the synchro scan settings. - SYNCHRO SCAN - Item Remarks display 1 / 6 1 . 7 SYNCHRO 1/30.4 USER Synchro shutter speed selection SCAN 1/61.7 1/250 ! LED Screen This page sets the ON/OFF setting for the ! LED display inside the viewfinder. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( ) or period ( .
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Setting Menu Screens MAIN FUNCTION Screen This page performs the adjustment function settings. - MA I N FUNCT I ON - Item Remarks display PHANTOM FRONT : ON ¢ PHANTOM CH 1 : OF F PHANTOM Phantom microphone (front) usage PHANTOM CH 2 : OF F FRONT...
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Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 1/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 1 settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( ) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - FUNCT I ON 1 / 5 - Item Remarks...
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Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 3/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 3 settings. - FUNCT I O N 3 / 5 - Item Remarks display HUM I D OPE : OF F ¢ 2 6 P CONTROL : OF F HUMID OPE VTR operation selection when REC S T ART...
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Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 4/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings. - FUNCT I ON 4 / 5 - Item Remarks FRONT M I C : - 4 0 d B ¢ display REAR M I C CH 1 : - 6 0 d B REAR M I C CH 2 : - 6 0 d B...
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Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 5/5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 5 settings. - FUNCT I ON 5 / 5 - Item Remarks display AUD I O OUT : CH 1 ¢ L I M I T ER : ON AUDIO OUT CH1/ AUDIO OUT selection...
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Setting Menu Screens LOW SETTING Screen This page sets the low level. - LOW SE T T I NG - Item Remarks display MAS T ER GA I N 0 d B ¢ H . DT L L EVE L : 1 3 MASTER GAIN 3 dB...
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Setting Menu Screens MID SETTING Screen This page sets the middle level. - M I D SE T T I NG - Item Remarks display MAS T ER GA I N 9 d B ¢ H . DT L L EVE L : 1 3 MASTER GAIN 3 dB...
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Setting Menu Screens HIGH SETTING Screen This page sets the high level. H I GH SE T T I NG Item Remarks display MAS T ER GA I N : 1 8 d B ¢ H . DT L L EVE L : 1 0 MASTER GAIN 3 dB...
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Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 1/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 1 settings. - L EVE L 1 / 6 - Item Remarks display C DT L COMPE . : OF F ¢ CHROMA DT L : 0 0 C DTL COMPE.
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Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 3/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 3 settings. - L EVE L 3 / 6 - Item Remarks display M . PED : + 0 0 0 ¢ SE T UP : 7 . 5 % M.PED M.PED (Master pedestal level) setting MANUA L KNEE...
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Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 4/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 4 settings. - L EVE L 4 / 6 - Item Remarks display F L ARE : --- ¢ F L ARE : --- R FLARE 00 . Rch flare setting F L ARE : --- The preset value differs according to...
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Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 5/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 5 settings. - L EVE L 5 / 6 - Item Remarks display MA TR I X T AB L E : A ¢ MA TR I X R- G : + 1 0 MATRIX TABLE Color adjustment table selection...
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Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 6/6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 6 settings. - L EVE L 6 / 6 - Item Remarks display H PHASE COARSE : 0 7 ¢ H PHASE F I NE H PHASE H phase rough adjustment during SC PHASE COARSE : 0 COARSE...
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Setting Menu Screens VF OPERATION Screen This page performs the viewfinder display settings. Item Remarks - V F OPERA T I ON - display VF OUT VF OUT selection V F OUT ¢ V F DT L NAM (N Additive Mix): Signals with Z EBRA 1 DE T ECT : 0 7 0 the highest level among R, G and B Z EBRA 2 DE T ECT : 0 8 5...
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Setting Menu Screens LENS ADJ Screen This page performs the lens adjustments. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( ) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - L ENS AD J - Item Remarks display...
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Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 2/3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( ) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - MENU SE L ECT 2 / 3 - Item Remarks...
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Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix ( ) or period ( . ) in front of the item on the screen. - MENU SE L ECT 3 / 3 - Item Remarks...
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Setting Menu Screens AUTO SHADING Screen This page performs the auto shading settings. Align the arrow with the desired BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or DOWN button to execute the setting. - AUT SHAD I NG - Item Remarks display...
Warning System If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble. Display window (LCD) Lamps Warning VTR (section)
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Warning System Display window (LCD) Lamps Warning VTR (section) WARN- Warning Warning Item contents operation display display lamp lamp status Flashes Emitted The tape is Flashes 1 time 4 times Operation Replace the tape nearing its continues. as necessary. end. E TAPE second second...
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 screw. This enables the cassette to be removed. Set the power to OFF. Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red).
Maintenance Condensation If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity, the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensa- tion, and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum.
Inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop- erly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended. Inspection Preparations Insert a charged battery pack. Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted.
Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder Adjust the position of the viewfinder. Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder. Check the following items.
Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the manual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.
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Inspections Before Shooting (2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO. Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC]. Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level.
Specifications General Power supply voltage: DC 12 V Power consumption: 23 W Operating temperature: 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature: 4 F to 140 F Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 90 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery) Weight: Approx.
Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands: Brightness; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz 1.0 dB/ 3.0 dB S/N ratio: 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C delay: Within 30 ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized to video)
Specifications Related Components Power supply related AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs) AU-M402H battery case AJ-B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5-inch viewfinder External VTR-related Portable video cassette recorder AJ-YA710P time code input/output/video input adaptor AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin inter- face) AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin interface)
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DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Mid-Atlantic/New England: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region:...
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PREPROCESS BLOCK DIAGRAM IC605 MOTHER(P9601-41B) COMPARATOR OFFSET OB REF 2V CAMERA SYSCON(P1-37B)-MOTHER(P9601-30A) - SYNC(P1-46A) 30DB SW TP2<1> FL1<1> <1> IC1<1> Q4,6,7 Q10<1> IC3<1> Q16,18 IC6,Q22,23<1> Q25,27,28 CDS(P3003-6) R SH BUFFER (10MHz) WHITE -3dB 2,14 MOTHER(P9607-1) BUFFER BLANKING BUFFER BUFFER AD R SHADING ON/OFF GAIN...
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CCD BLOCK DIAGRAM P201 PULSE(P2-1) 1 XR <R> PULSE(P2-3) <RDC> <RDC> R DC PULSE(P2-5) PULSE(P2-7) <SUBR> PULSE(P2-10) SUB R <SUBG> SUB G PULSE(P2-11) V1 V2 V3 V4 V1 V2 V3 V4 IC103 R CCD PULSE(P2-12) SUB B <SUBB> <OG R> IC101 IC102 <A1R>...
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CAMERA SYSCON BLOCK DIAGRAM IC507<2> P502 P501 <CC> <CC> MOTHER(P9601-5A)-PULSE(P1-17) D BUS0 24-31 DATA BUS <MS> <MS> DATA BUS MOTHER(P9601-3B)-PULSE(P1-20) IC531<2> 11-13 <SHUT> BUFFER <SHUT> MOTHER(P9601-5 `7B)-PULSE(P1-13-15) D BUS7 SHUT A,B,C 28A,29A,B PARALLEL <SLOW> <SLOW> 1 50 MOTHER(P9601-4A)-PULSE(P1-19) <TEST> <TEST> MOTHER(P9601-6A)-PULSE(P1-12) P502 TEST CNT...
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CAMERA SYNC BLOCK DIAGRAM X1<1> IC10<1> IC7<1> PHASE FILTER 28.6MHz(NTSC) COMP 28.8MHz(PAL) 2FCK CAMERA SYSCON(P1-78A) IC32 <WND> <S DATA> S DATA CAMERA SYSCON(P1-78B) IC27<2>(SYNC GEN) <S CLK> IC17 ~2<2> S CLK CAMERA SYSCON(P1-79A) IC18 WND1 <AG LD> GA LD CAMERA SYSCON(P1-18B) PHASE FILTER 13.5MHz...
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VTR SYSCON BLOCK DIAGRAM IC101,102 SYS A0-A15 38A-48A CAMERA SYSCON(P1-70-74A,B,75B) BUFFER SET UP CARD 39B-43B 45-60 CAMERA SYSCON(P1-66-69A,B) ADDRESS BUS SYS D0-D7 30A-37A DATA BUS SET UP CARD SYS CE1 SET UP CARD CAMERA SYSCON(P1-77A) SYS CS IC5,7, IC802,803 IC801 8,10 IC201 WAVEFORM...
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SERVO BLOCK DIAGRAM P619 REF CLK VIDEO MAIN(P1-18A) IC100<1> IC205<2> IC203<2> IC201<2> IC204,D201<2> P613 P616 1,3,5 24-32 WAVEFORM CYLINDER CAPSTAN MOTOR CAP AFG1 CAP FG1 CYL ER CYL M1-M3 13-15 CYLINDER MOTOR SHAPER CYLINDER DRIVE CYL VH3+, DRIVE – CYLINDER MOTOR 34-39 CONTROL CYLINDER MOTOR...
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AUDIO LCD BLOCK DIAGRAM IC1<1> SW701 RY101<1> 26PIN <26P H> <26P H> MIX H 26P AUD OUT H REAR JACK(P1015-18B IC5.PC1<2> <26P C> <26P C> 26P AUD OUT C REAR JACK(P1015-18A MIX C BAL/UNBAL FRONT VR REAR JACK(P1015-22B) LEVEL FINE REAR JACK(P1015-25B) CH1 IN H QR108...
EVF BLOCK DIAGRAM VIDEO P.C. Board IC9001 IC9005~8 TG9001 P9001 P9003 UNREG IN 5V REG H. DEF P.C. Board TP9001 P9001 TG9101 CN9001 VF+9V VR9001 T9101 CN9001 H HOLD IC9002 UNREG IN P9006 VF+9V Q9002 P9003 PHASE VF VIDEO HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL CLAMP P9006...
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UPPER CASE VJF0909 CABLE CLAMPER VEP01786A REAR JACK P.C.BOARD VGF0515 BATTERY CABLE HOLDER VEP00W08B HEADPHONE P.C.BOARD VYK8551 BACK CASE 1 FOR AJ-D400P VEP00X87A DC INPUT P.C.BOARD VYK8552 BACK CASE 1 FOR AJ-D400E VEP86149A OPERATE P.C.BOARD VJF1125 BATTERY HOLDER VEP80858A BACK TALLY P.C.BOARD...
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VHD0809 LENS MOUNT RING KNOB VMG0948 EVF RUBBER SHIELD VJF0804 CABLE CLAMPER VGU7079 FILTER KNOB VEP25016A CDS P.C.BOARD 1 FOR AJ-D400P VKF2485 FRONT DOOR VEP25016B CDS P.C.BOARD 1 FOR AJ-D400E VMC1210 FRONT DOOR SPRING VEP20533A PULSE P.C.BOARD 1 FOR AJ-D400P...
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Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VYF2517 CASSETTE COVER ASS'Y VYP6964 SIDE CASE (L) ASS'Y 1 FOR AJ-D400P VYP6965 SIDE CASE (L) ASS'Y 1 FOR AJ-D400E VMG0953 E-E CAP XSB3+16FCK SCREW VMX2716 WASHER VXA5434 P.C.B.
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MECHANICAL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY (1) Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEM0629 S REEL MOTOR ASS'Y 1 (M) VEM0630 T REEL MOTOR ASS'Y 1 (M) VXL2614 IDLER ARM ASS'Y VXP1700 IDLER GEAR ASS'Y VDG1189 IDLER GEAR A VMB3011...
CASSETTE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VXA6361 CASSETTE COMPATRMAENT 1 (M) VXA6362 TOP PLATE ASS'Y VMC1290 CASSETTE PRESSURE SPRING VML3100 ADAPTOR STOPPER VMB2982 SPRING VMX0967 CUT WASHER VXA6050 SIDE PLATE (R)(1) ASS'Y VDG0387...
Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VSQ1121 MICRO PHONE VEJ1672 BATTERY ADAPTOR ASS'Y VPG9853 PACKING CASE 1 FOR AJ-D400P VPG9854 PACKING CASE 1 FOR AJ-D400E VQT7984 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 FOR AJ-D400P VQT7978 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 (ENGLISH) FOR AJ-D400E...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C3006,07 ECUX1E104ZFV C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U C3136 ECUX1E104ZFV C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U C3008 ECUX1H121JCV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 120P C3137 ECEV0JV330Q E.CAPACITOR CH6.3V 33U C3009 ECUX1H120JCV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 12P C3138 ECUX1H181JCV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 180P...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R3056 ERJ3GEYJ100 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10 L3002 VLQ0426J820 COIL 82UH R3057 ERJ3GEYJ470 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 47 L3003 VLQ0163J820 COIL 82UH R3058 ERJ3GEYG682 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 6.8K L3004,05 VLQ0426J470 COIL...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R3174 ERJ3GEYJ470 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 47 TG3001 EYF6CU TEST POINT R3175 ERJ3GEYJ221 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 220 TG3201 EYF6CU TEST POINT R3201 ERJ3GEYJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10K R3202 ERJ3RBD302 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 3K...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C3046 ECUX1H101JCV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 100P C3405 ECEV1CV100Q E.CAPACITOR CH 16V 10U C3047 ECUM1H020CCV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V C3406 ECUX1E104ZFV C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U C3048 ECUX1H180JCV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 18P C3407 ECEV0GV221Q E.CAPACITOR CH 4V 220U...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Q3201-04 2SD1819A TRANSISTOR R3113 ERJ3RBD182 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1.8K Q3206 XN4401 TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR R3115 ERJ3RBD132 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1.3K Q3207 XN4501 TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR R3116 ERJ3RBD821 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 820 Q3209,10 2SD1819A TRANSISTOR...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C810,11 ECUX1E104KBN C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U L200 VLQ0319K100 COIL 10UH C812,13 ECA1CM332 E.CAPACITOR 16V 3300U L301 VLQ0407120M COIL 12UH C814 ECUX1E104KBN C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U L302,03 VLQ0407151K COIL...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks QR703,04 UN5214 TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR R146 ERJ3GEYJ182 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1.8K QR801 UN5213 TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR R148 ERJ3GEYJ104 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 100K QR804 UN5214 TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR R149 ERJ3GEYJ473 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 47K QR809,10 UN5214 TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R327,28 ERJ3GEYJ104 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 100K R542 ERJ3GEYJ473 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 47K R330 ERJ8GCYJ1R0 M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W R543 ERJ3GEYJ102 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1K R332 ERJ8GCYJ1R0 M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W R544...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R873 ERJ3GEYJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10K C107 ECUX1C105KBM C.CAPACITOR CH 16V R874,75 ERJ8GCYJ391 M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W 390 C108 ECUX1H101JCV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 100P R876 ERJ3GEYJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10K C109...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C357-59 ECUX1C105KBM C.CAPACITOR CH 16V IC101 SC371025AVFU IC C401-04 ECUX1C105KBM C.CAPACITOR CH 16V IC103 UPC4556G2 C407-10 ECUX1H102JV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 1000P IC104 MN13821-S C411-13 ECUX1H103KBV C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 0.01U IC110 XC62AP3002P...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Q819 2SD1819A-R TRANSISTOR ERJ3GEYJ102 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1K Q820 2SB1219A-R TRANSISTOR ERJ3GEYJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10K Q821,22 2SD1624-S TRANSISTOR ERJ8GCYJ681 M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W 680 Q823 2SB1219A-R TRANSISTOR...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R239 ERJ3GEYJ473 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 47K R444,45 ERJ3GEYJ273 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 27K R240 ERJ3GEYJ153 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 15K R448 ERJ6RBD222 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 2.2K R241 ERJ3GEYJ102 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1K...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R830 ERJ3GEYJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10K TP501,02 EYF6CU TEST POINT R831,32 ERJ8GCYJ391 M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W 390 TP505 EYF6CU TEST POINT R833 ERJ3GEYJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10K TP902 EYF6CU TEST POINT...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C1103 ECUX1H333KBN C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 0.033U R1025 ERJ8GCYJ472 M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W 4.7K R1031 ERJ3GEYG822 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 8.2K D1003 NSQ03A04 DIODE R1032,33 ERJ3GEYJ183 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 18K D1005 SFPB-76V DIODE...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C4003-06 ECEV0JV470Q E.CAPACITOR CH6.3V 47U C4206 ECUX1H183KBN C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 0.018U C4007 ECUX1E104ZFV C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U C4207,08 ECUX1E104ZFV C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U C4008 ECEV0JV101Q E.CAPACITOR CH6.3V 100U C4209...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C4711 ECEV1CV470Q E.CAPACITOR CH 16V 47U IC4701 LM2577MX-ADJ IC C4712,13 ECUX1E104ZFV C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U IC4702 NJM062M-D C6502 ECEV0JV470Q E.CAPACITOR CH6.3V 47U IC4703 MC74HC08AF C6503 ECUX1E104ZFV C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.1U IC4704...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks QR6501 UN5211 TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR R4136 ERJ3GEYG332 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 3.3K QR6502-04 UN5213 TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR R4137 ERJ3GEYJ122 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1.2K R4142 ERJ3GEYJ104 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 100K R4001 ERJ3GEYJ331 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 330...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R4289 ERJ3GEYJ273 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 27K R4640 ERJ3GEYJ123 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 12K R4290 ERJ3GEYJ124 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 120K R4643-45 ERJ3GEYJ101 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 100 R4291 ERJ3GEYJ471 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 470...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks P1008 VJP3172D002 CONNECTOR (MALE) TP4101,02 EYF6CU TEST POINT P1009 VJP3518B002 CONNECTOR (MALE) TP4201,02 EYF6CU TEST POINT P1010 VJP3518B008 CONNECTOR (MALE) TP4501 EYF6CU TEST POINT P1011 VJP3125B003 CONNECTOR (MALE)
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks IC9002 HA11423MP D6001-03 BR1102W-1 DIODE IC9003 TC7S04F IC9004 TC7S32F P501 VJP3125B010 CONNECTOR (MALE) IC9005 MC74HC164AF IC IC9006 M66311FP SW6001-05 EVQPHL03T SWITCH IC9007 MC74HC08AF IC9008 TC7W04F MISCELLANEOUS IC9009...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R9044 ERJ3GEYJ101 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 100 D9106 EC10QS1012 DIODE R9045 ERJ3GEYJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10K R9046 ERJ3GEYG332 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 3.3K L9101 VLQ0417 COIL 10UH R9047 ERJ3GEYJ101...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VJP1598T CONNECTOR (MALE) VJP1608T CONNECTOR (MALE) VJP1597T CONNECTOR (MALE) ERDS2T0 C.RESISTOR 1/4W ERDS2TJ562 C.RESISTOR 1/4W 5.6K ERDS2TJ183 C.RESISTOR 1/4W 18K ERDS2TJ333 C.RESISTOR 1/4W 33K VST0194 SWITCH VST0195...
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This Service Manual (Volume 1) contains technical information such as Operating Instructions, Service Information, Maintenance/Disassembly procedures & Mechanical Adjustment Procedures, Electrical Adjustment Procedures and Block Diagrams which service personnel to understand and service the Panasonic DVCPRO Camera Recorder models AJ-D400P (NTSC) and AJ-D400E (PAL).
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This Service Manual (Volume 2) contains technical information such as Electrical Adjustment (Power Section), Schematic Diagrams / P.C.Board. Layout and Exploded Views / Parts Lists which service personnel to understand and service the Panasonic DVCPRO Camera Recorder models AJ-D400P (NTSC) and AJ-D400E (PAL). Panasonic CONTENTS Sec.4 Electrical Adjustment (Power Section) ........
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL GUIDELINES ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES 1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged circuit is found, replace all part which have been over- easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are heated or damaged by the short circuit.
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For your safety AJ-D400P FCC NOTE: CAUTION 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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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When necessary, con- Replace only with the same or equivalent type tact your local Panasonic supplier. recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufactur- “The lithium battery is a critical component (type num- er’s instructions.
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Attention/Attentie ¡Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. ¡Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij.
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COMPONENT INTER CONNECTION (FOR NTSC) 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. –––––––––– SCM001...
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COMPONENT INTER CONNECTION (FOR PAL) 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. –––––––––– SCM002...
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COMPONENT MOTHER (FOR NTSC) 01/02 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP00V89A SCM003...
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COMPONENT MOTHER (FOR NTSC) 02/02 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP00V89A SCM004...
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COMPONENT MOTHER (FOR PAL) 01/02 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP00Y28A SCM005...
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COMPONENT MOTHER (FOR PAL) 02/02 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP00Y28A SCM006...
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COMPONENT SERVO 01/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM062...
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COMPONENT SERVO 02/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM063...
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COMPONENT SERVO 03/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM064...
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COMPONENT SERVO 04/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM065...
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COMPONENT SERVO 05/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM066...
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COMPONENT SERVO 06/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM067...
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COMPONENT SERVO 07/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM068...
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COMPONENT SERVO 08/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM069...
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COMPONENT SERVO 09/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM070...
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COMPONENT SERVO 03/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM064...
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COMPONENT SERVO 04/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM065...
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COMPONENT SERVO 05/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM066...
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COMPONENT SERVO 06/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM067...
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COMPONENT SERVO 07/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM068...
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COMPONENT SERVO 08/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM069...
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COMPONENT SERVO 09/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP02437A/B SCM070...
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COMPONENT POWER 01/02 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP01643A SCM071...
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COMPONENT POWER 02/02 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP01643A SCM072...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO INPUT) 01/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM073...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO AGC) 02/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM074...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO A/D D/A) 03/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM075...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO MONITOR) 04/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM076...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO CUE) 05/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM077...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO CONTROL) 06/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM078...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO LCD) 07/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM079...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO LCD I/F) 08/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM080...
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COMPONENT AUDIO LCD (AUDIO OUT) 09/09 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP04690A SCM081...
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COMPONENT REAR JACK 01/02 NAME IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MARK HAVE THE SPECIAL VEP01786A CHARACTERISTICS FOR SAFETY. WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS USE ONLY THE SAME TYPE. SCM082...
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COMPONENT CAMERA FLEX 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP00W29A SCM084...
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COMPONENT VTR FLEX 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP80980A SCM085...
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COMPONENT MEMORY CARD (NOT USE) 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP86252A SCM086...
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COMPONENT OPERATE 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP86149A SCM087...
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COMPONENT EVF INTER CONNECTION 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. SCM088...
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COMPONENT EVF VIDEO 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP29022A SCM089...
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COMPONENT H DEF 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP29019A SCM090...
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COMPONENT EVF CRT MASK 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP29023A SCM091...
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COMPONENT EVF SW VR 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP29020A SCM092...
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COMPONENT F TALLY 01/01 NAME CIRCUIT BOARD NO. MODEL NO. VEP29021A SCM093...
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Specifications AJ-D400P General Power supply voltage: DC 12 V Power consumption: 23 W Operating temperature: 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature: 4 F to 140 F Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 90 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery) Weight: Approx.
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Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands: Brightness; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz 1.0 dB/ 3.0 dB S/N ratio: 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C delay: Within 30 ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized to video)
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Specifications Related Components Power supply related AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs) AU-M402H battery case AJ-B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5-inch viewfinder External VTR-related Portable video cassette recorder AJ-YA710P time code input/output/video input adaptor AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin inter- face) AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin interface)
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Specifications AJ-D400E General Power supply voltage: DC 12 V Power consumption: 24 W Operating temperature: 0uC to 40uC Storage temperature: p20uC to 60uC Operating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time: Approx. 90 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery) Weight: Approx.
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Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands: Brightness; 25 Hz to 5.75 MHzo1.0 dB/p3.0 dB S/N ratio: 55 dB K factor (2T pulse): Within 2% Y/C delay: Within 30 ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized to video)
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Specifications Related Components Power supply related AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs) AU-M402H battery case AJ-B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5-inch viewfinder External VTR-related Portable video cassette recorder AJ-YA710PF time code input/output/video input adaptor AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin inter- face) AJ-YA700PF 26-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin interface)