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- Page 1 Multi-format camera AK-HC931BP Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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Page 2: For Your Safety
For your safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
For your safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
System connections 3 (with MSU) ... 21 Status displays on viewfinder screen ... 22 Menu operations ... 23 Setting menu configuration ... 25 How to select the video format ... 28 AK-HC931BP connector pin assignment ... 29 External dimension drawings ... 30 Specifications ... 31... -
Page 5: Overview
SD. Furthermore, the moire in the band has been slashed by offsetting the pixels by combining Panasonic’s unique horizontal line readout CCDs with high-accuracy signal processing. -
Page 6: Controls And Their Functions
Controls and their functions... - Page 7 Controls and their functions...
- Page 8 Controls and their functions Lens mount (Bayonet type) This is where the lens is mounted. Lens clamp lever The lens is inserted into the lens mount , and this lever is then turned to clamp the lens in place. ...
- Page 9 Controls and their functions RCB connector [RCB] The simplified remote control unit (RCB, optional accessory) is connected to this connector. External power supply input connector [DC IN] The input of the external DC power supply is connected to this connector. (DC 12V) ...
- Page 10 Controls and their functions JOG dial button Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings are established by operating this dial button. For details on the menu operations, refer to the section on the menu operations.
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Page 11: Mounting The Lens
Mounting the lens Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap. Mount cap Align the center mark on the lens with the groove at the top center of the lens mount, and mount the lens. Center mark Lower the lens clamp lever to clamp the lens in place. Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector. -
Page 12: 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. -
Page 13: Performing The Viewfinder Adjustments
When connecting the plug to the viewfinder’s connector, ensure that it is fully and securely inserted. Mounting plate supplied to AK-HC931BP Detaching the viewfinder Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF position. Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the viewfinder along and off the plate. - Page 14 Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Left or right position adjustment Loosen the stopper screw. Stopper screw Viewfinder Move the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust its position. Tighten the stopper screw. Stopper screw Forward or backward position adjustment Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing lever towards the outside to release it from the locked...
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Page 15: Connecting The Microphone
Connecting the microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder. Open the microphone holder. Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw. Clamp screw Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN connector on the camera. -
Page 16: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod
Use the tripod attachment, available as an optional accessory, to mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. <Note> Consider the center of gravity of the camera and tripod together when selecting the holes for attaching the camera. -
Page 17: Component System Configuration
Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the multi-format camera (AK-HC931BP) and peripheral components is described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU930P) is not required unless a multiple number of cameras are to be controlled. - Page 18 Component system configuration Outline of peripheral components Camera control unit (CCU: AK-HCU931P) This is the multi-format camera’s camera control unit. It is connected to the multi-format camera using an optical fiber cable (optional accessory). As a standard feature, it supports SD video input and output, and it can also support HD video input and output by connecting the HD output unit (AK-HHD931P).
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Page 19: System Connections 1 (With Multi-Format Camera)
When the camera power switch is set to ON after the CCU main power switch has been set to ON, the camera can be controlled using the ROP. Upon completion of shooting, set the CCU camera power switch and main power switch to OFF. Multi-format camera AK-HC931BP Camera control unit AK-HCU931P ROP cable... -
Page 20: System Connections 2 (With Build-Up Unit)
System connections 2 (with build-up unit) Large lens Build-up unit AK-HBU931P 8 LCD viewfinder AK-HVF931P Camera control unit AK-HCU931P Multi-format camera AK-HC931BP ROP cable Remote operation panel AK-HRP931P... -
Page 21: System Connections 3 (With Msu)
System connections 3 (with MSU) Multi-format camera AK-HC931BP Multi-format camera AK-HC931BP Multi-format camera AK-HC931BP Large lens • A multiple number of cameras (up to 15 units) can be controlled in one location using the MSU. • The cameras can be controlled by both the ROPs and MSU. -
Page 22: Status Displays On Viewfinder Screen
Status displays on viewfinder screen Besides the images, multi-format camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. In addition, the center marker and safety zone markers are also displayed. The setting menu VF DISPLAY screen and the items which have been set to ON using the switches related to the viewfinder display appear at the top and bottom of the screen. -
Page 23: Menu Operations
Menu operations Basic setting menu operations Displaying the menus User menu Press the MENU button. The camera’s USER menu screen now appears on the viewfinder or monitor. The currently selected format is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen. Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item. - Page 24 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. Turn the JOG dial to change the setting. When the JOG dial is now pressed, the data is entered.
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Page 25: Setting Menu Configuration
Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus... - Page 26 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus...
- Page 27 Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus...
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Page 28: How To Select The Video Format
How to select the video format From the Maintenance menu, select “VIDEO FORMAT”. The currently selected format is displayed to the right of “FORMAT”. (This item cannot be selected.) The format which is not currently selected is displayed to the right of “FORMAT SEL”. Select “FORMAT SEL”... -
Page 29: Ak-Hc931Bp Connector Pin Assignment
AK-HC931BP connector pin assignment CN# in the Instructions OPT FIBER EDW.3K.93C.TLC (Hirakawa) Pin# Signal OPT-TX (Mark Band = IN) OPT-RX (Mark Band = OUT) STBYINCOM-T STBYINCOM-R AC220V (C) AC220V (H) INCOM XLR5-31F77 Female (Canon) Pin# Signal TALK_GND TALK... -
Page 30: External Dimension Drawings
External dimension drawings Unit: inch (mm) 14-3/8(365 mm) 5(126 mm) -
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications Power supply: DC 12 V (when external power is supplied) AC 150 V–240 V (when CCU is connected) Power consumption: 33 W (during external power supply operation) 43 W (when CCU is connected) indicates safety information. Operating temperature range: 32F to 104F (0C to +40C) Storage temperature range:... - Page 32 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...