Panasonic AK-HC3500AES Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

AK-HC3500AE
Model No.
AK-HC3500AES
Model No.
Studio Handy Camera
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Studio Handy Camera AK-HC3500AE Model No. AK-HC3500AES Model No. DEUTSCH Für Erlauterungen in Deutsch, konsultieren Sie bitte die mitgelieferte CD-ROM. (Seite 4) FRANÇIS Pour des explications en françis, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. (page 4) Per le istruzioni in italiano, vedere il CD-ROM in dotazione. (pagina 4) ITALIANO ESPAÑL...
  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first! WARNING: CAUTION: This equipment must be earthed. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying To ensure safe operation, make sure that the optical interference, use the recommended accessories only. cable is securely connected to an earthed CCU when in use.
  • Page 3 Read this first! EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AK-HC3500AE, AK-HC3500AES) The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2, and • electromagnetic environments E4. In a residential, commercial, light industrial and urban outdoors environment, this product may cause radio interference.
  • Page 4 Read this first! ENGLISH ITALIANO p p How to open the operating instruction manual PDF p p Come aprire i file dei manuali di istruzioni per l’uso files Se inserendo il CD-ROM si apre la schermata di Discontinue installation if the installation screen of the installazione del software, interrompere l’installazione.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CCD and high-precision signal processing to achieve pixel shifting and a dramatic reduction in moire within the band. Panasonic’s 16-bit A/D digital signal processing circuit delivers the kind of multi-functionality and images with high quality and high stability that digital processing alone can provide.
  • Page 6: Accessories

    30 boost frequencies. Disclaimer of warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW: ...
  • Page 7: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use p Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is dirty. In case DON’TS the dirt is hard to remove, use mild detergent and wipe gently. p Do not attempt to disassemble the camera or other units. p Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws of spot lights or bright lights, as well as light reflecting...
  • Page 8: Controls And Their Functions

    Controls and their functions                                     ...
  • Page 9 Controls and their functions                        ...
  • Page 10  INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC2 TALK] (AK-HC3500AE: OPS2402-R made by Tajimi) This is the INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF selector switch. (AK-HC3500AES: EDW.3K.93C.TLC made by LEMO)  INCOM2 level control [INCOM2 LEVEL] This is used to connect with the CCU (camera control This is used to adjust the INCOM2 receiving volume level.
  • Page 11 Controls and their functions  RET-A selector switch [RET A]  Optional video connector (BNC) [AUX] This switch is used to select the return images to be When the CCU has a Prompt2 input, the Prompt2 images switched by RET-A. input from the CCU are output from this connector.
  • Page 12 Controls and their functions  Rear MIC1 connector [MIC1]  Filter local LED [LOCAL] An audio component or microphone is connected to this While this LED is lit, the optical filter can be adjusted connector. manually. The gain setting can be selected on the camera menu. ...
  • Page 13 SD memory cards whose operation has been  Back light switch [LIGHT] authenticated (recommended) Cards made by Panasonic Corporation with a memory This light switch is used to make it easier to read the size of 2 GB or less (SDHC and SDXC memory cards characters on the camera’s back panel.
  • Page 14: Mounting The Lens

    Mounting the lens Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap. the lens connector. Lens connector Mount cap Lens clamp lever Notes p For details on handling the lens, refer to the Align the guide pin on the lens with the groove at the instructions that accompany the lens.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Lens Flange Back

    Adjusting the lens flange back Adjust the flange back (distance from the surface where the lens is mounted to the surface where the images are formed) if the subject fails to be precisely focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle settings when zoom operations are to be performed. Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be adjusted again unless the lens is replaced.
  • Page 16: Performing The Viewfinder Adjustments

    Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder Detaching the viewfinder Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF position. position. Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob on the plate to attach the viewfinder.
  • Page 17 Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Left or right position adjustment Forward or backward position adjustment Loosen the stopper screw. Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing Stopper screw lever towards the outside to release it from the locked position.
  • Page 18: Connecting A Microphone

    Connecting a microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use A microphone such as the AJ-MC700 microphone kit (optional accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder. If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded Open the microphone holder.
  • Page 19: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    Mounting the camera on a tripod Use the tripod adaptor, available as an optional accessory, Detaching the camera from the tripod adaptor to mount the camera on a tripod. While pushing the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera toward the back.
  • Page 20: Component System Configuration

    Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the Studio Handy Camera (AK-HC3500AE/ES) and peripheral components is described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU935AE) is not required unless a multiple number of cameras are to be controlled. The basic system configuration includes the lens, Studio Handy Camera, viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote operation panel (ROP).
  • Page 21 Component system configuration Outline of peripheral components Component connections Refer to pages 22 to 23 for the component connections. p Camera Control Unit (CCU: AK-HCU355AE/ES) After all the components have been connected (the monitor This is the Studio Handy Camera’s camera control unit. system may be connected afterward), set the CCU’s main It is connected to the Studio Handy Camera using an power switch to the ON position.
  • Page 22: System Connections 1 (With Studio Handy Camera)

    System connections 1 (with Studio Handy Camera) 2-type Electronic HD Viewfinder AJ-HVF21KG Optical fibre multi cable Camera Control Unit Lens AK-HCU355AE/ES Studio Handy Camera AK-HC3500AE/ES ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP935AE  Before proceeding with the connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position. ...
  • Page 23: System Connections 2 (With Msu)

    System connections 2 (with MSU) Master Setup Unit AK-MSU935AE Optical fibre multi cable Studio Handy Camera 1 Camera Control Unit 1 AK-HC3500AE/ES AK-HCU355AE/ES Remote Operation Panel 1 AK-HRP935AE Optical fibre multi cable Studio Handy Camera 11 Camera Control Unit 11 AK-HC3500AE/ES AK-HCU355AE/ES Remote Operation Panel 11...
  • Page 24: Status Displays On Viewfinder Screen

    Status displays on viewfinder screen  Filter display: Besides the images, Studio Handy Camera settings and This indicates the type of filter selected. messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen.  White balance memory display: The camera menu VF DISPLAY screen and the items This indicates the automatic adjustment memory selected which have been set to ON using the switches related to for the white balance.
  • Page 25: Checking And Setting The Calendar

    Checking and setting the calendar The calendar is checked and set on the [Date/Time] page located on the Maintenance menu. p Checking the current settings Check the current year/month/day, day of the week and time displayed on [Present]. Select [Adjust], press the jog dial, and when [YES?] is selected and entered, the seconds are reset to “00.” p Adjusting the time At [12H/24H], select whether the 12-hour or 24-hour system is going to be used.
  • Page 26: Menu Operations

    Menu operations  Entering the menu data Basic setting menu operations After accessing the item menus, enter the respective data.  Displaying the menus Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item to be set. User menu V F S e t t i n g 1 Press the MENU switch.
  • Page 27 Menu operations  Entering the menu data (continued) When the setting flashes one character at a time, press the JOG dial to move the flashing toward the right. When the JOG dial is pressed, flashing moves toward the right. S e t t i n g 3 R E T 1 I D A B C D E R E T 2 I D...
  • Page 28: Setting Menu Configuration

    Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Operation VF Setting1 Side Modu SW (for setting the peripheral brightness modulation to ON or OFF) Viewfinder settings1 Side Modu LVL (for setting the peripheral brightness modulation level) Zone Mark (for setting the zone marker) Safety Mark1 (for setting the safety marker1) Safety Area1 (for setting the safety area1) Safety Mark2 (for setting the safety marker2)
  • Page 29: User Menu

    Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Operation Setting3 RET1 ID (for setting the RET1 designation) Camera settings3 RET2 ID (for setting the RET2 designation) RET3 ID (for setting the RET3 designation) RET4 ID (for setting the RET4 designation) Gain SW LOW (for setting the gain selector switch to LOW gain) Gain SW MID (for setting the gain selector switch to MID gain) Gain SW High (for setting the gain selector switch to HIGH gain) ID Character (for setting the camera designation)
  • Page 30 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Painting Setting SW Flare (for setting the flare to ON or OFF) Image ON/OFF settings Black Gamma (for setting the black gamma to ON or OFF) Gamma (for setting the gamma to ON or OFF) Knee (for setting the KNEE to ON or OFF) White Clip (for setting the white clip to ON or OFF) Matrix (for setting the matrix to ON or OFF)
  • Page 31 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Painting Color Correct1 Matrix (for setting the matrix to ON or OFF) 12axes matrix adjustments1 Linear (for setting the linear matrix to ON or OFF) 12axes (for setting the 12axes matrix to ON or OFF) G Satu/Phase (for adjusting the G gain) G_Cy Satu/Phase (for adjusting the G_Cy gain) Cy Satu/Phase (for adjusting the Cy gain)
  • Page 32 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Maintenance Date/Time Present (for displaying the present status) Camera’s internal calendar Adjust (for setting the adjustment mode to ON or OFF) function setting 12H/24H (for setting the 12H/24H) Date (for setting the DATE) Time (for setting the TIME) Set Exe (for reflecting the adjustment values) Reset (for resetting the statuses which have been set)
  • Page 33 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU Maintenance H Phase Coarse (for coarsely adjusting the H phase) G/L adjustments H Phase Fine (for finely adjusting the H phase) SD-HD Phase CRS (for coarsely adjusting the horizontal phase of the HD signals to the horizontal phase of the SD signals during B.B.
  • Page 34: Table Of Adjustment Setting Ranges

    Table of adjustment setting ranges Operation Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Items recorded on SD memory cards VF Setting1  No switching from the SD memory Side Modu SW OFF, ON card to the camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. ...
  • Page 35 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Items recorded on SD memory cards Setting1 HD-SDI2 OUT MAIN, VF, RET HD-SDI2 Power ACTIVE, SAVE ACTIVE AUX I/O Fixed at PMT2 OUT PMT2 OUT TRUNK1 RS422, RS232C RS422 TRUNK2 RS422, RS232C...
  • Page 36 Table of adjustment setting ranges Painting Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Setting SW Flare OFF, ON Black Gamma OFF, ON Gamma OFF, ON Knee OFF, ON White Clip OFF, ON Matrix OFF, ON Preset Matrix NORM, EBU, NTSC NORM OFF, ON Skin Tone DTL...
  • Page 37 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Knee/W.Clip1 (*5) Knee OFF, ON Knee Point M 110 % to 80 % 95 % Knee Point R –20 to +20 Knee Point B –20 to +20 Knee Slope M 0 to 199 Knee Slope R –31 to +31...
  • Page 38 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Detail1 V DTL 0 to 63 H DTL 0 to 63 Crisp 0 to 63 Peak FREQ 12.4 MHz to 37.1 MHz 17.3 M Level Dep. 0 % to 30 % Dark DTL 0 to 7 Corner DTL...
  • Page 39 Table of adjustment setting ranges Maintenance Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Date / Time (*6) Present (Current date/time) Adjust NO?, YES? 12H/24H 24H, 12H Date YY 00 to 99 Date MM 01 to 12 Date DD 01 to 31 Date aaa MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN Time HH...
  • Page 40 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value CINE Gamma Cinema Gamma SW OFF, ON Cinema Gamma SEL VIDEO REC, FILMREC VIDEO REC Black STR LVL 0 to +30 Dynamic LVL 200 %, 300 %, 400 %, 500 % 200 % Knee Point +90 to +30...
  • Page 41 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Item Adjustment setting range Initial value Format Present Format 59.94 i, 50 i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 50 i Option — — — Shutter Select Shutter OFF Enable, Disable Disable 50 i: 60, 100, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 Position1 23.98p, 25p: 48, 50, 60, 96, 100, 120, 250, 500...
  • Page 42: Sd Memory Card Operations

    SD memory card operations These operations are performed on the SD Card page on the Maintenance menu. The VF display settings and camera function settings on the Operation menu can be recorded on the SD memory card. For details on what items are stored in the memory of the SD memory card, refer to “Table of adjustment setting ranges”. S D C a r d M o d e F O R M A T...
  • Page 43: Ak-Hc3500Ae/Es Connector Pin Assignment

      OPT FIBRE MIC1 HA16PRM-3SB(05) (Hirose) REAR VF CN D02-29S-N-F0 (JAE) AK-HC3500AE: OPS2402-R (Tajimi) Pin# Signal Pin# Signal AK-HC3500AES: EDW.3K.93C.TLC (LEMO) MIC1_GND VF-YOUT MIC1(H) VF-PBOUT Pin# Signal MIC1(C) VF-PROUT OPT-TX (Mark Band = IN) OPT-RX (Mark Band = OUT)
  • Page 44: External Dimension Drawings

    External dimension drawings Unit: mm...
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Input/output signals Power supply: DC 12 V 1) MIC input: –60 dBu to +4 dBu (when external power is supplied) (XLR 3-pin female  2) AC 220 V Gain selected by camera menu (when CCU is connected) 2) INCOM: Input: –60 dBu to –10 dBu Power consumption: 28 W (during external power Output: 100 mW max...
  • Page 46 Specifications 10) AWB, ABB settings 11) Menu selection 12) CALL SW 13) INCOM: MIC ON/OFF, receiving level or PGM level 14) MIC setting: MIC power, MIC gain, MIC1 selection 15) Optical filter setting: REM, LOCAL selection and LOCAL setting 16) Back light SW (rear panel): ON/OFF * When the CCU is connected, the selection functions for 6) to 10) are not effective.
  • Page 47 Memo...
  • Page 48 Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2013...

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