Panasonic Camcorder AJ D910WA User Manual

Digital Camera/VTR  
AJ-  
P
Operating Instructions  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Contents  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
ÁFeatures of the Camera Section . . . . .  
ÁFeatures of the VTR Section . . . . . . .  
ÁSystem Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Controls and Their Functions  
ÁPower Supply Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
ÁAccessory Mounting Section . . . . . . . 11  
ÁAudio Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
ÁShooting (Recording)/Playback  
Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
ÁMenu Operation Section . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
ÁTime Code-Related Section . . . . . . . . 20  
ÁWarning/Status Display Section . . . . . 22  
Power Supply  
ÁUsing an Anton Bauer Battery  
Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
ÁUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402  
Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
ÁUsing a Sony Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . 26  
ÁUsing the Sony BP-90 Battery  
Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
ÁUsing the Sony BP-L60/BP-L90  
2
5
5
8
9
ÁUsing the Microphone not Mounted to  
the Main Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
ÁMounting a Wireless Microphone . . . . 41  
Connecting an Audio Component . . . . . 41  
Mounting the Unit to a Tripod . . . . . . . . 42  
Mounting the Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position . . . 44  
Attaching the Rain Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension  
Control Unit (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen  
ÁDisplaying the Setting Menu Inside the  
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
ÁSetting Menu Configuration . . . . . . . . 47  
ÁChecking and Selecting the Master Gain  
Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
ÁSelecting the Color Bar Setting. . . . . . 49  
ÁChecking the DIAGNOSTIC Screen  
Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
ÁTransferring to the MAIN menus and  
SUB menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
ÁBasic Setting Menu Operations . . . . . 52  
Lamp Displays Inside the  
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
ÁSetting the ! Lamp Display . . . . . . . . . 56  
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder  
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
ÁSelecting Display Items. . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
ÁDisplay Mode and Setting Change  
Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
ÁChanging the Display Mode . . . . . . . . 62  
ÁSetting the Marker Displays . . . . . . . . 62  
ÁSetting the Camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Displays  
lithium-ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
ÁUsing an AC Power Supply (When  
Using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor) . . . . . . 28  
ÁChecking and Selecting the Type of  
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029  
Mounting the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Adjusting the Lens Flange . . . . . . . . . 31  
Adjusting the White Shading . . . . . . . 32  
Adjusting the Viewfinder  
ÁAdjusting the Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
ÁAdjusting the Diopter and  
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
ÁAdjusting the Eyepiece Position . . . . . 35  
ÁDetaching the Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
ÁMounting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
ÁDetaching the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Audio Input Preparations  
ÁUsing the Microphone Mounted to the  
Main Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
ÁUsing the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit  
(Option) Mounted to the Main Unit . . . 38  
ÁMounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone  
Holder (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
ÁRemaining Battery Level and Audio  
Level Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
ÁVTR Section Operation/Status-Related  
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
ÁTime Code-Related Displays . . . . . . . 65  
Adjusting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . 66  
Adjustments and Setup During Recording  
ÁAdjustments and Setup using the Setting  
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
ÁSetting the Gain Selector Value . . . . . 68  
ÁSelecting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Bold letters should be set or adjusted immediately after  
purchase.  
– 3 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Contents  
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance  
ÁAdjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . 70  
ÁAdjusting the Black Balance . . . . . . . . 75  
Setting the Electronic Shutter  
Replacing the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . 107  
Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108  
ÁMAIN menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108  
ÁMAIN menu screen 1 of 4  
ÁShutter Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
ÁSetting the Shutter Mode/Speed. . . . . 78  
ÁSetting the Synchro Scan Mode . . . . . 79  
ÁChanging the Shutter Speed/Mode  
Selection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment  
Reference Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Adjusting the Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Setting the Time Data  
(SUB menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112  
ROP (112), MATRIX (113), LOW SETTING (114), MID  
SETTING (115), HIGH SETTING (116), ADDITIONAL DTL  
(117), SKIN TONE DTL (118), KNEE/LEVEL (119), FLARE/  
GAMMA (120), CAMERA SETTING (120)  
ÁMAIN menu screen 2 of 4  
(SUB menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121  
VF DISPLAY (121), VF INDICATOR (123), CAMERA ID  
(124), SHUTTER SPEED (124), SYNCHRO SCAN (125),  
!LED (125), CAMERA SW MODE (126), SUPER GAIN  
(127), VTR FUNCTION (128), BATT/TAPE ALARM (130)  
ÁSetting the Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
ÁSetting the User Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
ÁLocking the Time Code to an External  
Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
ÁExternal Lock Operation  
ÁMAIN menu screen 3 of 4  
(SUB menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131  
CARD READ/WRITE (131), CARD R/W SELECT (132),  
REC (ASPECT)/PB/RET (133), MIC/AUDIO (134),  
GENLOCK/IRIS (136), VIDEO OUT (137), TIME/DATE  
(137), LENS SEL/ADJ (137)  
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Using the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
ÁUser data operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
ÁSaving the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
ÁLoading the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Setup Card Operations  
ÁSetup Card Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
ÁSetup Card Data Operations . . . . . . . 88  
Cassettes  
ÁInserting and Ejecting Cassettes . . . . 93  
ÁPreventing Accidental Erasure . . . . . . 94  
Recording  
ÁBasic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
ÁSuccessive Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Playback—Checking Recorded Contents  
ÁRec Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
ÁColor Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Connection With an External VTR. . . . . 101  
Recording Simultaneously with the  
ÁMAIN menu screen 4 of 4  
(SUB menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138  
USER MENU SEL 1 of 3 (138), USER MENU SEL 2 of 3  
(139), USER MENU SEL 3 of 3 (140), AUTO SHADING  
(141), EVALUATION (141), INITIALIZE (146),  
DIAGNOSTIC (146)  
Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147  
Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149  
Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149  
Maintenance  
ÁCondensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150  
ÁCleaning the Video Heads . . . . . . . . . 150  
ÁCleaning the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . 150  
ÁCharacteristic Phenomenon of CCD  
Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150  
Inspections Before Shooting  
ÁInspection Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . 151  
ÁInspecting the Camera Section. . . . . . 151  
ÁInspecting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 152  
ÁInspecting the Iris and Zoom  
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153  
ÁInspecting the VTR Section . . . . . . . . 153  
Specifications  
Internal VTR and an External  
VTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102  
Recording With an External VTR Instead  
of the Internal VTR  
ÁUsing the 26-pin/12-pin Output  
Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104  
RET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106  
ÁGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155  
ÁCamera Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155  
ÁViewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155  
ÁVTR Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156  
ÁAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156  
ÁRelated Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157  
– 4 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
General and Features  
This unit combines as a single integrated unit a 3-CCD color video camera which features IT-  
CCDs and a 520,000-pixel on-chip lens, and a DVCPRO format VTR which incorporates com-  
pression technology.  
Not only can the screen aspect ratio be switched between 16:9 and 4:3 in a single action but the  
rate at which the signals are recorded onto the VTR tape can also be set to 50 Mbps for a higher  
picture quality or 25 Mbps for a longer recording duration. Recording at the 50 Mbps rate enables  
pictures with a very high picture quality to be recorded: this means that this is an integrated VTR  
unit which provides all the optimum functions and performance for EFP applications.  
The unit in itself is compact and lightweight, its power consumption is minimal, it yields a high  
picture quality, and it offers excellent sensitivity, mobility and dust-proof and damp-proof capabili-  
ty. These features make it possible for the unit to be used in ENG applications as well.  
Both the camera unit and VTR unit feature digital signal processing to achieve much higher levels  
of picture quality and stability.  
Memory cards complying with global standards can be used for the camera and VTR setting data  
to provide a system to manage the data.  
Features of the Camera Section  
The camera section of the AJ-D910WA has the following features.  
ÁHigh sensitivity: 2000 lux (F11)  
ÁHigh S/N ratio: 63 dB (standard)  
ÁUltra-low smear  
ÁUltra-low flare  
Digital signal processing  
Signal processing is digitized by a 18 MHz (typ.) 10-bit AD/DA converter. This improves picture  
quality, stability and reliability, and allows the viewfinder screen displays as well as numerous  
adjustment and setup items to be converted to menus.  
Setting menu  
The setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, and controls the status displays, messag-  
es, marker displays, etc. Whether or not to display each item, as well as the display conditions  
when items are to be displayed, can be selected according to the user’s convenience. For exam-  
ple, display ON/OFF for the ! lamp display which informs the user that the unit has entered irregu-  
lar status can be selected for 8 different conditions.  
The setting menu is also used to select various settings and functions and execute memory card  
operations, etc.  
Setup cards  
Setting menu and subject data can be stored on SRAM memory cards with a capacity of 64 kilo-  
bytes or greater which conform to PCMCIA standard ratings as setup cards. Stored data can be  
saved individually or according to the shooting conditions, allowing the same setup conditions to  
be easily reproduced and assisting in standardizing setup conditions between individual data.  
An ATA flash memory card with a memory size of 4 MB or more is required to operate the Picture  
Link (Pix Link) function sold as an optional accessory.  
High-function electronic shutter  
Using the built-in electronic shutter achieves steady images even of quickly moving subjects. In  
addition, the following special operation modes can also be selected.  
ÁSynchro scan mode: This mode is suited for shooting personal computer and workstation moni-  
tor screens (60.8–250 Hz), and provides images with little horizontal stripe noise.  
ÁHigh vertical resolution (Super V) mode: This mode provides images with high vertical resolution  
compared to standard mode.  
Wide range of video gain selections  
Gain values can be selected from p3 dB to o30 dB using the setting menu and the GAIN switch.  
The high S/N ratio allows images with little noise to be obtained even when the gain is increased  
for shooting in dark locations. Using the SUPER GAIN switch provided specially to implement the  
super gain function, the video gain can be set to 30, 36, 43 or 46 dB.  
– 5 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Features  
Automatic adjustment and memory functions for black balance/white balance  
The black set, black balance and white balance can be automatically adjusted by simple switch  
operations. Adjustment values are held in the memory even if the power for the unit is turned off,  
so there is no need to readjust the balance each time the power is turned on.  
There are two memory systems for white balance which can hold 3 adjustment values each for the  
CC filter (cross filter is the same as 3200K.), making a total of 6 adjustment values. When adjust-  
ment values matching the illumination conditions are selected from among the values stored in the  
memory, the unit is automatically adjusted to the corresponding white balance. (A menu setting  
also allows adjustment of only two values instead of the values for each filter.) In addition, when  
the unit is shipped from the factory, the white balance value for 3200K is stored in the memory as  
a preset value. This value can be called when there is no time to adjust the white balance, etc.  
Character display function  
The unit is equipped with a function that displays switch settings, the automatic adjustment status  
for black balance and white balance, warning displays, etc. on the viewfinder screen.  
In addition, when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit’s power supply,  
the remaining battery level can be displayed numerically on the viewfinder screen.  
Warning system for displaying the VTR section status  
The unit informs of VTR trouble, the end of the tape, battery wear, etc. with various warning lamps  
and a warning tone. The remaining tape time can also be checked by the character display inside  
the viewfinder.  
4·2 filters as standard equipment  
CC (color temperature conversion) and ND (neutral density) filters are provided as standard  
equipment. The filter setting best suited to the brightness of the subject and lighting conditions can  
be selected from among 16 different combinations.  
Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference value  
The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be finely adjusted by setting menu opera-  
tions.  
Auto close function  
The unit is equipped with an auto close function which automatically closes the lens in the follow-  
ing cases.  
ÁWhen the black balance is automatically adjusted.  
ÁWhen the power is turned off in the auto iris mode.  
Generation of SMPTE/SNG color bar and reference audio signals  
The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE type color bar signal to facili-  
tate color monitor adjustments, and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to  
facilitate audio level adjustments.  
The unit also contains a circuit for generating SNG color bar signals which come in handy for  
sending signals to communication satellites.  
Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality  
The AJ-D910WA is equipped with the following functions (and circuits) in order to assure high  
picture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high-performance  
CCD.  
ÁA built-in AUTO KNEE circuit achieves a wide dynamic range which allows large signals to pass  
through.  
ÁA built-in 2-line image enhancer  
ÁA built-in shading compensation function for use with a lens extender  
ÁA built-in sawtooth wave generator for adjustments  
ÁA zebra pattern ON/OFF selector switch which selects three types of zebra patterns including  
spot zebra from two levels of zebra patterns.  
– 6 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Features  
Audio functions  
ÁA phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (option) can be attached and it can  
also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews.  
ÁMicrophone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the  
AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option).  
ÁThe audio CH1 recording level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of the unit.  
Recording by an external VTR  
When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option,  
AJ-YA900P), 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.  
– 7 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Features  
Features of the VTR section  
Digital system  
The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compres-  
sion technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior S/  
N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc.,  
and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.  
One of the following 4 modes can be selected for conducting recording and playback: 16:9  
(50 Mbps), 4:3 (50 Mbps), 16:9 (25 Mbps) and 4:3 (25 Mbps).  
Rec review function  
By automatically rewinding and playing back the last two to ten seconds or so of the recording,  
this function enables what has been recorded to be promptly checked out.  
Playback function  
This function enables the playback picture (black-and-white picture) to be seen on the viewfinder  
screen. In addition, color playback pictures can be output from the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector.  
Built-in time code generator/reader  
Time code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track.  
Locking of the time code to an external source  
The built-in time code generator can be locked to an external generator. Also, the built-in time  
code generator uses a lithium battery as its back-up power supply, allowing time codes to be  
backed up for approximately one year even if power is not supplied to the unit.  
Built-in DOLBY NR SystemF  
A Dolby B Noise Reduction System is built in for audio recording in the longitudinal direction.  
Successive shooting  
Images can be shot successively within an accuracy of 0–o1 frame simply by pressing the VTR  
START button or the lens VTR button.  
FDolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol 0 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
– 8 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
System Configuration  
Wireless  
microphone  
receiver  
Shoulder  
belt  
26P/12P  
output  
adaptor  
AJ-YA900P  
Microphone kit  
AJ-MC700P  
VTR cable  
VTR  
WX-RA700  
1.5½ viewfinder  
AJ-VF10/-VF15  
Multi connector  
cable  
SHAN-C12TCA  
2.0½ viewfinder  
AJ-VF20W  
Panasonic Battery  
AU-BP220  
Battery case  
SHAN-B220  
Microphone holder  
AJ-MH700P  
Sony Battery NP-1  
IDX Battery L-40  
Battery  
charger  
AG-B425  
Panasonic Battery  
AU-BP402  
Battery case  
AU-M402H  
Lens  
(Bayonet type)  
Fujinon/Canon  
Anton Bauer Battery  
Camera/VTR  
AJ-D910WA  
5w EVF mount  
adaptor  
AJ-QVF900  
Sony Battery  
BP-90  
BP-L60/BP-L90  
Battery case/  
Battery holder  
5w EVF AJ-VF53  
AC adaptor  
AJ-B75  
5w EVF mount  
adaptor  
AJ-YA711  
Cleaning tape  
AJ-CL12MP  
Cassette tape  
5w EVF  
WV-VF65B/C  
ÁM size cassette tape  
exclusively for  
DVCPRO  
Rain cover  
SHAN-RC700  
Setup memory card  
SHL-064HSRVS  
Soft carrying  
case  
AJ-SC900  
Picture Link adaptor  
board  
AJ-YAP900  
Tripot mount  
adaptor  
SHAN-TM700  
Extension control  
unit  
AQ-EC1  
Carrying case  
AJ-HT900  
– 9 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
1
4
2
3
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. An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate  
the unit.  
g BREAKER (circuit breaker) button  
In order to protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically  
turned off when an excessively high level of power flows inside. Upon completion of the internal  
inspection and adjustments, push this button back in. The power will come back on provided  
that there is no trouble inside the unit.  
h POWER switch  
ON: Set to this position to turn on the unit’s power.  
OFF: Set to this position to turn off the unit’s power.  
– 10 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
6
5
5
7
9
8
n
q
p
o
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.  
m Lens mount cap  
Press up the lens clamping lever l to remove this cap. Keep the cap in place if the lens is not  
going to be mounted.  
n Lens cable clamp  
This is for clamping the lens cable.  
o Tripod mount  
When the unit is to be secured to a tripod, mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700) which  
is available as an optional accessory.  
p LENS connector (12-pin)  
Hook up the lens connecting cable to this connector. Consult with your dealer concerning the  
lens which you are going to use.  
q Shoulder pad  
Adjust this pad to facilitate operation when carrying the unit on your shoulder. Its position can  
be brought forward or backward and adjusted by loosening the two set screws.  
– 11 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
Knob  
(included)  
The accessory  
control knob can be  
attached to the  
AUDIO LEVEL CH1  
control.  
Screw  
(included)  
s
Audio Function Section (1)  
r
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.  
s MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)  
Connect an optional microphone to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from  
this jack.  
t AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 recording level) controls  
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the audio level of audio channels  
1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.  
However, the audio CH1 level can also be adjusted using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control r on  
the front panel.  
u AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch (audio channel 1/2 auto/manual level adjustment selec-  
tor) switch  
This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.  
AUTO: For adjusting the levels automatically.  
MAN: For adjusting the levels manually.  
v AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch  
This selects the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.  
FRONT [MIC]: The microphone input signals connected to the MIC IN jack s are recorded.  
REAR [MIC]: The microphone input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connec-  
tors y are recorded.  
REAR [LINE]: The line input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors y  
are recorded.  
w REAR MIC POWER switch  
ON: The phantom power is supplied to the rear microphone.  
OFF: The phantom power is not supplied to the rear microphone.  
x CUE switch  
CH1: The audio CH1 signals are recorded on the cue track.  
1/2:  
The signals of audio CH1 and CH2 are mixed together and recorded on the cue track.  
CH2: The audio CH2 signals are recorded on the cue track.  
y AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1/2) connectors (XLR, 3P)  
An audio component or microphone is connected here.  
z AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 3P)  
This is connected to an audio component. The audio channels are coupled to the MONITOR  
SELECT switch  and switched in tandem.  
{ DC OUT (DC power output) connector  
This is the DC 12 V output connector. A current of approximately 100 mA can be taken out.  
– 12 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
|
}
~
t
u
v
w
°

x
z
y
°
{
Audio Function Section (2)  
| 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.  
} MONITOR (volume) control  
This adjusts the volume of the sound other than the warning tone—the sound from the speaker  
~ or earphone ¡. When it is set to the lowest position, no sound is heard.  
Audio Function Section (3)  
~ Speaker  
During recording, the EE sound can be monitored; during playback, the playback sound can be  
monitored.  
The warning tone is heard through the speaker in synchronization with the flashing or lighting  
of the warning lamp and warning display.  
The speaker sound is automatically muted when an earphone is connected to the PHONES  
jack ¡.  
Ÿ MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selector) switch  
This selects the audio channel whose sound is to be heard through the speaker ~ AUDIO  
OUT connector z, or earphone.  
CH1: The audio channel 1 sound is output.  
1/2:  
The sound produced by mixing the audio channel 1 and 2 sound or the stereo sound is  
output. However, only the mixed sound is output from the speaker ~ and AUDIO OUT  
connector z.  
CH2: The audio channel 2 sound is output.  
MONITOR (sound selector) switch  
This selects the sound of the earphone when 1/2 is selected with the MONITOR SELECT  
switch Ÿ.  
ST: The stereo sound of audio channels 1 and 2 is output.  
MIX: The mixed sound of audio channels 1 and 2 is output.  
¡ PHONES (earphone) jack (mini-jack)  
When an earphone (option) is connected to this jack, the sound selected by the MONITOR  
switch can be heard. The warning tones relating to the unit’s operation or status can also be  
heard. An earphone enabling a sufficiently high volume of sound to be heard is recommended.  
When the earphone is connected, speaker ~ sound is automatically muted.  
– 13 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
©
¢
£
§
(The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10.)  
Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1)  
¢ Viewfinder (optional accessory)  
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. can also be seen.  
£ PEAKING control  
This is used to adjust the contours of the images inside the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. It  
does not affect the camera’s output signals.  
¤ CONTRAST control  
This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the  
camera’s output signals.  
¥ BRIGHT control  
This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the  
camera’s output signals.  
¦ ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch  
This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder.  
ON: The zebra pattern is displayed.  
OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
When the unit is shipped from the factory, the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those  
parts with an IRE video level from approx. 70% to 85% are displayed. The displaying of parts  
with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with a certain level can also be set on the  
setting menu.  
§ Diopter control knob  
This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clearly  
in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera’s operator.  
¨ Eyepiece  
© Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever  
Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder ¢ in the forward-backward or left-right  
direction.  
ª Eyepiece forward-backward movement ring  
Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyepiece ¨ in the forward-backward direction.  
« Viewfinder stopper screw  
To detach the viewfinder ¢ from the camera, loosen this screw and then detach the view-  
finder.  
– 14 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
´
®
ß
¨
(The viewfinder shown in the  
illustration is the AJ-VF10.)  
Æ
Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2)  
¬ CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knob  
This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject.  
If the setting of this knob is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (default  
setting), the new setting will appear on the setting change message display area of the view-  
finder screen.  
È The knob and filter settings are listed below.  
Filter  
knob setting  
Description  
Example of filter setting to match shooting conditions  
A
B
C
D
1
Cross  
3200K  
4300K  
6300K  
Clear  
For setting the light source into the shape of a cross.  
Dawn, dusk, inside a studio  
Outdoors under a clear sky, outdoors in the rain  
At the beach, in mountains covered with snow  
Indoors, studios, dark places  
2
1/4ND  
1/16ND  
1/64ND  
Outdoors under a cloudy sky  
3
Outdoors under a clear sky  
4
Outdoors, at the beach or in mountains covered with snow in summer  
- Synchro scan adjustment switches  
These switches are used to adjust the synchro scan speed. Pressing the “p” switch reduces  
the shutter speed; pressing the “o” switch increases the shutter speed. Set these switches to a  
position where the side bar noise in the viewfinder is eliminated during personal computer  
monitor shooting, etc.  
|Note{  
When these switches are used for UB/TC/CTL settings while the SET position has been select-  
ed as the TCG switch position, they will not serve their function as synchro scan adjustment  
switches. The TCG switch must be set to F-RUN or R-RUN for these switches to serve their  
function.  
® WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch  
PRST: Set to this position when there is no time to adjust the white balance. The white bal-  
ance value for 3200K is stored in the memory.  
A or B: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch ± is pressed to the AWB side, the white balance  
is automatically adjusted in accordance with the setting position of the filter knob ¬,  
and the adjustment value is stored in memory A or memory B.  
When the FILTER knob and the WHITE BAL switch are set to the same positions as the ones  
set when the adjustment was made, the adjustment value stored in the memory is called, and  
the unit is automatically adjusted to the white balance which corresponds to this value.  
If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (default  
setting), the new setting will appear at the WHITE BAL switch display position on the viewfinder  
screen. (Example: “A”)  
– 15 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
±
Ø
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.  
È OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting positions  
BARS  
Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit  
is not activated. Set the switch to this position in the  
following cases:  
ÁWhen adjusting the video monitor  
ÁWhen recording color bar signals  
CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF  
The images shot by the camera are output.  
The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. The default  
setting is “MANUAL KNEE”.  
CAM, AUTO KNEE ON  
The images shot by the camera are output.  
The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated.  
° GAIN (gain selector) switch  
This is used to change the video amplifier’s gain in accordance with the lighting conditions  
during shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L, M and H settings are assigned be-  
forehand on the setting menu. When the unit is shipped from the factory, these settings are:  
Lr0 dB, Mr9 dB and Hr18 dB.  
If the setting of this switch is changed when the display mode has been set to “3”, the new  
setting will appear at the gain display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “12 dB”)  
± AUTO W/B BAL (white balance/black balance automatic adjustment) switch  
AWB: Set to this position for automatically adjusting the white balance. When the WHITE BAL  
switch ® is now set to “A or B”, the adjusted value will be stored in memory A or  
memory B.  
ABB: Set to this position for automatically adjusting the black balance. When this switch is  
held down for at least 10 seconds at the ABB position, the auto black shading will be  
compensated automatically.  
² SHUTTER switch  
Set this to ON when using the electronic shutter. When it is pressed to the SEL side, the shutter  
speed and mode displays change in the ranges preset on the setting menu. If the setting of this  
switch is changed when the display mode has been set to “2” or “3”, the new setting will appear  
at the shutter display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “:1/250”, “:1/60.8”)  
1) AUTO KNEE function  
When the level is adjusted to people, scenes, etc. for shooting against a very bright background, the background will be whited out and the  
buildings or scenes in the background will become blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated in cases like these, the background can be  
reproduced in clear detail. This function is especially effective for shooting in the following conditions:  
ÁWhen shooting people in shade under a clear sky  
ÁWhen simultaneously shooting people in vehicles or indoor and the outdoor scenery seen through the windows  
ÁWhen shooting scenes with a high contrast  
– 16 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
µ
¥
³ 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 remote  
control cable is connected or disconnected.  
´ 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (See page 104 for mounting method.)  
The 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor AJ-YA900P (option) is mounted on this section. When the  
portable VTR is connected as the external VTR, recording can be performed simultaneously  
with the unit’s built-in VTR.  
Furthermore, by connecting the SHAN-C12TCA multi-connector cable (optional accessory) to  
the 12-pin connector, it is possible to output the sound of audio channels 1 and 2 separately.  
µ VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)  
This outputs the video signals (75° termination, rated level) to be monitored. During recording,  
EE images can be monitored; during playback, playback images can be monitored.  
While performing settings on the menu, the setting menu can be superimposed onto the shot  
images appearing on the monitor screen so that the settings can also be checked.  
CAM OUT (camera output) connector (BNC)  
This outputs the composite video signals (75° termination, rated level). When a video monitor  
is connected, the images shot by the camera can be monitored. Even while the VTR is playing  
back, the camera’s images are output at all times.  
– 17 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
ª
π
º
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).  
SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status.  
Compared with the STBY position, less power is consumed and the unit can be  
operated longer using the battery. It takes longer for recording to commence after  
the VTR START button · is pressed in the SAVE position than in the STBY po-  
sition.  
When the switch is set to this position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder  
lights.  
STBY: Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed.  
|Note{  
This unit will automatically go into SAVE mode when the designated time for standby (STBY)  
condition is exceeded. To return to standby mode, press the VTR SAVE/STBY switch once to  
select SAVE mode, then once again to return to STBY mode.  
¹ MODE CHECK button  
While this button is kept depressed, the camera’s setting status is displayed in the viewfinder. It  
does not affect the camera’s output signals.  
º SUPER GAIN button (inside sliding cover)  
The super gain mode is forcibly established when this button is pressed, and each time the  
button is pressed when all the super gain values have been set using “SUPER GAIN” on the  
MAIN menu 2 of 4 screen, the gain is switched by one level in the following sequence: 30 dB>  
36 dB>43 dB>46 dB>OFF>30 dB, etc. However, the DTL and other menu settings cannot  
be performed.  
» SUPER IRIS button (inside sliding cover)  
This is used when backlight compensation (or the super black functionF1) is to be provided.  
When it is pressed, the switch settings are displayed inside the viewfinder for 3 seconds. When  
it is pressed again, backlight compensation (or the super black functionF1) is released.  
F1See Main Menu Screen 2 of 4 on page 126 for details on the super black function.  
Super gain: When 30 dB is allotted to the SUPER IRIS button, DTL and other menu settings cannot be performed for this  
30 dB.  
– 18 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
¿
¡Ω  
ø
æ
¬
¼ MARK button  
This is used when the Picture Link (Pix Link)F1 function is to be used. Each time it is pressed M1  
(MARK1), M2 (MARK2) or no display appears in the viewfinder.  
F1Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900) is sold as an option.  
½ EJECT (cassette eject) button  
Press this to insert or eject the cassette.  
¾ 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.  
¿ FF (fast forward) button  
Press this to fast forward the tape. Its lamp lights during fast forwarding.  
If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are fast forwarded at approxi-  
mately quadruple speed while the button is held down.  
À PLAY/PAUSE button  
Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or color video monitor. Its  
lamp lights during playback.  
If this button is pressed again during playback, playback is paused and the lamp goes off. After  
playback has been paused for 2 minutes, the unit automatically switches to stop status  
(STOP).  
Á STOP button  
Press this to stop the tape travel.  
 EMERGENCY screw (inside the rubber cap)  
For details, refer to the “emergency eject” function (on page 149).  
– 19 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
Ã
Õ
Œ
»
ƒ
«  
œ
œ
Menu Operation Section  
à Setup card insertion slot  
The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot.  
Ä MENU SET/OFF switch  
This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector.  
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 through VIDEO OUT con-  
nector.  
Å SHIFT/ITEM button  
Each time this button is pressed, the cursor moves on the setting menu page now displayed.  
Use it when selecting items.  
|Note{  
This switch functions differently depending on the operation item. Check the function by oper-  
ating the menu item by item.  
Æ UP button  
This is used to increment the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each  
time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF.  
Ç DOWN button  
This is used to decrement the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each  
time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF.  
È PAGE button  
This is used to select the setting menu page.  
Time Code-Related Section (1)  
É GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector (BNC)  
The reference signal is supplied to this connector when the camera section is to be subject to  
genlock operation or when the time code is to be locked externally. This connector serves as  
an external video input connector when REC SIGNAL: VIDEO has been selected on the setting  
menu.  
– 20 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
À
Ê TC IN connector (BNC):  
The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external  
source.  
Ë TC OUT connector (BNC):  
Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external  
VTR’s time code to this unit’s time code.  
Time Code-Related Section (2)  
Ì 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. Use the button to ascertain the time at which a particular scene was  
shot, for example.  
Í RESET button  
This resets the time data on the counter display to “00:00:00:00”. When the TCG switch Ñ is  
set to SET and this button is pressed, the time code or user’s bit can be reset to “00:00:00:00”  
or “00 00 00 00”.  
Î DISPLAY switch  
The time code, CTL or user’s bit is made to appear on the counter display depending on the  
setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch Ñ.  
UB: The user’s bit is displayed.  
TC: The time code is displayed.  
CTL: CTL is displayed.  
Ï UP button, DOWN button  
When setting the time code or user’s bit, these buttons increment or decrement by 1 the figure  
of the digit made to flash by the SHIFT/ITEM button Ð.  
Ð SHIFT/ITEM (digit advance) button  
When setting the time code or user’s bit, this button is used to cause the digit which is to be set  
to flash.  
– 21 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and Their Functions  
÷
ÿ
(The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10.)  
Ñ 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.  
Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time  
code to an external source.  
SET:  
This position is used for setting the time code or user’s bit.  
R-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in  
progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succession of  
unedited shots.  
Warning/Status Display Section  
Ò Tally lamp  
This is activated when the TALLY switch Ó is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording by  
the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the  
operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or  
LOW).  
Ó TALLY switch  
This controls the tally lamp Ò.  
HIGH: The tally lamp is made brighter.  
OFF: The tally lamp is extinguished.  
LOW: The tally lamp is made darker.  
Ô Back tally lamp  
This functions in the same way as the tally lamp Ò when the back tally switch Õ is set to ON.  
Õ Back tally switch  
This controls the back tally lamp Ô.  
ON: The back tally lamp operates.  
OFF: The back tally lamp does not operate.  
Ö WARNING lamp  
This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.  
× LIGHT switch  
ON: This illuminates the display window Ø.  
OFF: This extinguishes the display window illumination.  
Ø Display window  
The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc.  
are displayed in this window.  
– 22 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Power Supply  
Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply.  
Using a battery pack  
A battery pack which is made by any of the four following manufacturers can be used:  
A Panasonic, B Anton Bauer, C Sony or D IDX.  
Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger.  
ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the battery pack and battery charger for a detailed explanation  
of charging methods.  
Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack  
1
Mount the battery pack.  
Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it into place.  
Power Supply Output Connector  
Control Switch  
2
When detaching the battery, hold down the detachment lever of the battery holder and slide  
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.  
Lever  
Pack  
|Note{  
The AJ-D910WA supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra-light system.  
Automatic detection can be performed for intelligent batteries with a remaining battery level of  
10% or more. At this time, the remaining battery level is displayed numerically (percentage  
display) inside the viewfinder. If the power is turned on with a remaining battery level of 10%  
or less, the voltage is displayed. When external power is supplied after intelligent battery  
sensing, the remaining battery charge display switches to the externally supplied voltage  
display.  
– 23 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Power Supply  
Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack  
1
Detach the battery mounts.  
2
Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case.  
3
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. Be sure to tighten the screws  
completely.  
|Notes{  
ÁDo not pull strongly on the rubber cap.  
ÁTake care not to catch the connection cord between the battery case and the main unit.  
– 24 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Power Supply  
4
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 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Power Supply  
Using a Sony Battery Pack  
1
Remove the battery mounts.  
See page 24.  
2
Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.  
3
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.  
A Tighten the mounting screws.  
B Tighten 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 hole at the bottom of the case  
and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw of the battery  
holder.  
A
C
D
B
|Note{  
Take care when attaching the battery holder that the wires are not pinched.  
– 26 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Power Supply  
Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack  
1
Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.  
(See the preceding page.)  
2
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.  
Using the Sony BP-L60/BP-L90 lithium-ion Battery Pack  
1
2
Attach the supplied battery mounting terminals.  
Attach the lithium-ion battery holder.  
A As shown in the figure, remove the battery clamp, and attach the holder using the mount-  
ing screws.  
B Tighten the power supply contact screws.  
C Put the battery clamp back into place.  
Battery clamp  
|Notes{  
ÁThe unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed.  
ÁTake care when attaching the battery case/battery holder that the wires are not pinched.  
– 27 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Power Supply  
Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor)  
1
Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B75 AC  
adaptor.  
DC IN Connector  
2
3
Set the AC adaptor’s power to ON.  
Set the unit’s power switch to ON.  
|Notes{  
ÁWhen using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adaptor, check the pin signal of  
the EXT DC IN socket.  
ÁWhen both a battery pack and AC adaptor are connected, power is supplied from the AC  
adaptor.  
ÁWhen using an AC adaptor, the AC adaptor’s power must be set to ON before the unit’s POWER  
switch is set to ON. If this sequence is reversed, the AC adaptor’s output voltage will rise slowly  
and may cause the unit to malfunction.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
GND  
1
2, 3  
4
——  
o12 V  
– 28 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Checking and Selecting the Type of Battery  
HOLD button  
MENU/ITEM switch  
DOWN button  
UP button  
MODE CHECK button  
To check the type of battery  
1
Press the MODE CHECK button.  
While this button is held down, the type of battery is displayed in the remaining battery charge  
display area.  
The type of battery is displayed here.  
NiCd12  
NiCd13  
NiCd14  
IDX L-40  
L-60  
L-90  
ANTON-D  
IDX-D  
Display seen inside the viewfinder  
To select the type of battery  
1
When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is pressed, the battery  
selection menu appears on the screen.  
2
3
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and move the arrow (cursor) to BATTERY SEL.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the type of battery.  
¢|  
{
MA S T ER GA I N  
:
:
:
L O  
W
GA I N  
0 d B  
9 d B  
M I D GA I N  
H I GH GA I N  
1 8 d B  
|
|
{
B A T T ERY S E L EC T  
:
The type of battery is displayed here.  
B A T T ERY S E L  
N i C d 1 2  
NiCd12  
NiCd13  
NiCd14  
IDX L-40  
L-60  
L-90  
ANTON-D  
IDX-D  
{
CO L OR B AR S E L EC T  
:
CO L OR B AR  
SMP T E  
Display seen inside the viewfinder  
– 29 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Mounting the Lens  
1
Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap.  
Lens Clamping Lever  
Mount Cap  
2
Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and  
mount the lens.  
Mark  
3
4
Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens.  
Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector.  
LENS Connector  
ÁSee the Handling Instructions provided with the lens for lens handling.  
|Note{  
The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be necessary depending on the lens to be  
mounted.  
1. Lens flange back adjustment  
2. Lens auto iris adjustment  
3. Lens white shading adjustment (with this unit)  
– 30 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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 image  
formation surface).  
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed.  
Adjustment method  
Check the position of each part of the lens which must be operated in order to adjust the flange  
back with the lens Handling Instructions.  
Approx. 10ft (3 m)  
Adjusting the Flange Back  
1
2
Set the lens iris to manual.  
Open the iris. Position the flange back adjustment chart about 10ft (3 m) from the lens and  
illuminate it so that an appropriate image output level is obtained.  
Use the filter and/or shutter if the video level is too high.  
3
4
5
6
7
Loosen the Ff ring clamping screw.  
Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position manually or by electric drive.  
Shoot the flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus.  
Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position.  
Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus.  
At this time, take care not to move the distance ring.  
8
9
Repeat this operation four to seven times until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and  
wide-angle positions.  
Firmly tighten the Ff ring clamping screw.  
ÁRefer to the Operating Instructions of the lens.  
– 31 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the White Shading  
Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to be re-adjusted.  
White shading adjustment procedure  
1
Mount a lens to the camera.  
Be sure to also connect the lens cable.  
2
Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB).  
GAIN: L (0 dB)  
SHUTTER: OFF  
3
4
If the lens has an extender, remove the extender.  
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and  
UP buttons to open the menu.  
Press the PAGE button until the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 appears.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the VF DISPLAY position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the VF DISPLAY page.  
Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70%, ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85% and ZEBRA2 to SPOT. (Initial  
setting mode)  
Return the MENU SET/OFF switch from SET to OFF to close the menu.  
Set the viewfinder’s ZEBRA switch to ON.  
PAGE  
MENU  
SHIFT/ITEM  
5
6
Shoot an evenly white paper.  
Flickering occurs easily when fluorescent or mercury lamps, etc. are used for lighting.  
Therefore, use a light source which does no produce flickering such as sunlight or halogen  
lamps, etc.  
Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the iris so that the ZEBRA pattern covers the entire  
screen. If the light strikes the subject in an uneven manner, the ZEBRA pattern will not cover  
a part of the screen. Therefore, adjust the position of the light source, etc. as necessary.  
Check that the lens iris is between F4 to F11. If the lens iris is not within this range, adjust  
the position of the light source, etc.  
(Be sure to set the electronic shutter to OFF.)  
– 32 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the White Shading  
7
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  
8
9
Repeat step 6.  
Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons  
to open the menu.  
Press the PAGE button until the MAIN menu screen 4 of 4 appears.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the AUTO SHADING position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the AUTO SHADING page.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the arrow at the far left to WHITE, and then press the  
UP or DOWN button.  
ACTIVE appears on the viewfinder to indicate that white shading automatic adjustment is  
operating.  
Adjustment is completed when the ACTIVE display disappears.  
Return the MENU switch from SET to OFF to close the menu.  
PAGE  
MENU  
SHIFT/ITEM  
10  
11  
When the lens to be used has an extender, insert an extender and repeat steps 6 to 9.  
If the lens used comes with a ratio converter, insert the ratio converter and repeat steps 6  
and 7.  
This completes white shading adjustment.  
The adjustment value is stored in the non-volatile memory, so there is no need to readjust the  
white shading even if the power for the unit is turned off.  
|Notes{  
1. The white shading can be adjusted for general lenses using the above method. However, this  
method may not apply for extremely special lenses.  
2. Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the lens iris even after performing the  
above adjustments. However, this is characteristic of the optical system of the lens, and does  
not indicate a malfunction.  
3. When a ratio converter is provided, adjust the white shading in the 4:3 mode since the ambient  
amount of light will drop if the 16:9 mode is established.  
– 33 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the Viewfinder  
Adjusting the Position  
1
2
3
Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left/right position clamp lever to release the lock.  
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 position.  
– 34 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10.)  
Adjusting the Diopter and Screen  
Adjusting the diopter  
1
2
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.  
Diopter Adjustment Ring  
Adjusting the screen  
Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen.  
Brightness: Adjust the BRIGHT control  
Contrast:  
Contour:  
Adjust the CONTRAST control  
Adjust the PEAKING control  
BRIGHT Control  
CONTRAST Control  
PEAKING Control  
1
2
3
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM.  
Turn the viewfinder BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls to adjust the picture brightness and  
contrast. Turning the PEAKING control makes the picture appear softer or sharper. A sharp  
picture facilitates focusing the lens.  
Adjusting the Eyepiece Position  
Turn the eyepiece forward-backward movement ring to adjust the position of the eyepiece in the  
forward-backward direction.  
Eyepiece Forward-backward Movement Ring  
– 35 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10.)  
Detaching the Eyepiece  
Detaching the eyepiece 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. Dust which has adhered  
to the mirror should be blown away with a blower, etc.  
1
2
Press the lock button.  
Turn the lock ring as far as possible in the counter-clockwise direction and line up the align-  
ment marks on the lock ring and viewfinder barrel.  
Eyepiece  
Alignment Marks  
Lock Ring  
1
Lock Button  
3
Detach the eyepiece.  
Remounting the eyepiece  
1. Line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and the viewfinder barrel, and then insert the  
eyepiece.  
2. Turn the eyepiece as far as possible in the clockwise direction. The lock button latches with a  
clicking sound, and remounting is completed.  
– 36 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10.)  
Mounting the Viewfinder  
1
2
Press down the viewfinder.  
Tighten the viewfinder stopper screw firmly. If it is difficult to insert the screw, press down the  
viewfinder once again.  
3
Connect the plug to the viewfinder connector and secure the viewfinder cable with the clamp.  
|Note{  
Insert the plug firmly when connecting it to the viewfinder connector.  
Stopper Screw  
Detaching the Viewfinder  
1
2
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.  
3
Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up.  
Pull straight up.  
Stopper Screw  
Hook your fingers here.  
– 37 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10.)  
Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit  
Using the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (option) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) al-  
lows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit.  
ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder.  
Using the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit (Option) Microphone Mounted to the  
Main Unit  
1
Mount the microphone holder.  
Viewfinder  
Microphone Holder  
2
Mount the microphone.  
3
Connect the microphone connecting cable to the unit’s MIC IN jack.  
MIC IN Connector  
– 38 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10.)  
Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option)  
1
Remove the microphone holder mounting screws.  
2
Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit.  
Mount the microphone  
adaptor using the  
accessory screws.  
3
Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws.  
4
5
Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack.  
To the MIC IN Connector  
Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT [MIC] in accordance with the audio channel to be re-  
corded.  
– 39 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit  
Up to two external microphones can be connected to  
the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors.  
Phantom power supply can also be supported  
by setting the MIC POWER switch to the ON  
position.  
AUDIO IN Switch: Set the AUDIO IN Switches  
of the channels to which  
microphones are  
connected to REAR [MIC].  
– 40 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Audio Input Preparations  
Mounting a Wireless Microphone  
When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless receiver.  
To the AUDIO OUT Connector  
WX-RA700  
Wireless Receiver  
WX-R980  
Camera Attachment  
XLR Cable  
AUDIO IN switch:  
Set the AUDIO IN switch of  
the channel to which the  
audio signal source is  
Connect to the AUDIO IN CH1  
or CH2 Connector.  
connected to REAR [LINE].  
When detaching the  
wireless microphone,  
press up the lever on the  
bottom of the camera  
attachment (1) and detach  
the microphone in the  
upward direction (2).  
Lever  
AJ-D910WA Main Unit  
ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the WX-RA700 wireless receiver for wireless receiver ope-  
rations.  
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  
CH1/CH2 Connectors.  
AUDIO IN Switch:  
Set the AUDIO IN Switch of  
the channel to which the  
audio signal source is  
connected to REAR [LINE].  
– 41 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Mounting the Unit to a Tripod  
When mounting the unit to a tripod, use an optional tripod attachment.  
1
Mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700) onto 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.  
Tripod Attachment  
2
Mount the camera to the tripod attachment.  
Slide the unit forward along the grooves until a clicking sound is heard.  
When detaching the tripod attachment  
Hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow.  
Red Lever  
Black Lever  
|Note{  
When the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been  
detached, hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again to  
return the pin to its original position.  
Care should be taken as the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center.  
– 42 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Mounting the Shoulder Belt  
Shoulder Belt  
Press to open the hook.  
To remove the shoulder belt, open the hooks and then remove the belt.  
Press  
|Note{  
When mounting and removing the shoulder belt, press on the top of the hooks to check that the  
belt is securely mounted.  
– 43 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position  
The shoulder pad can be slid up to 2/5½ 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.  
1
2
3
Loosen the two screws.  
Slide the pad in the forward-backward direction to select an appropriate position.  
Tighten the screws to clamp the pad.  
Screws  
Shoulder Pad  
Bottom  
– 44 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Attaching the Rain Cover  
Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below.  
Tighten the Cord.  
Secure the surface fastener.  
When mounting the unit to the tripod  
attachment, mount the unit using this hole.  
Secure the surface fastener.  
– 45 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
The handling instructions included with the AQ-EC1 describe operations for when the AQ-EC1 is  
connected to an AQ series digital camera.  
When the AQ-EC1 is connected to the AJ-D910WA, some functions differ, and some features  
cannot be used.  
6-pin Cable  
ECU AQ  
SHUTTER  
-
OUTPUT  
CAMERA  
TEST  
BAR  
GAIN  
ECU  
ON  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/250  
9
0
-3  
1/125  
1/100  
ON  
1/2000  
OFF  
(dB)  
OFF  
WHITE  
PAINTING  
GAIN  
BALANCE  
A
B
PRE  
R
B
AUTO W/B  
BALANCE  
AWB  
ABB  
R
BLACK  
B
IRIS  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
MASTER  
PEDESTAL  
ECU Connector  
ON  
PAGE  
ITEM  
UP  
DWN  
CONTROL  
SET UP  
ON  
STORE  
OFF  
SELECT  
AQ-EC1  
|Notes{  
ÁThe POWER switches of the unit and AQ-EC1 must be set to OFF before the 6-pin cable is  
connected or disconnected.  
ÁWhen OFF has been set for ECU DATA SAVE on the SUB menu CAMERA SW MODE page  
of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4  
ÁAll adjustments and settings made using the switches and controls on the menu setting section  
of the AQ-EC1 are erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF. Neither is it possible to  
save any of the adjustments and settings—except for the menu settings—performed using the  
AQ-EC1’s switches and controls on the setup card. However, when the AQ-EC1 is connected  
again, these settings return to the AQ-EC1 settings.  
(Menu contents set with the menu setting section are saved.)  
ÁWhen ON has been set for ECU DATA SAVE on the SUB menu CAMERA SW MODE page  
of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4  
The adjustments and settings performed using the switches and controls on the AQ-EC1’s menu  
setting area will not be lost even when the unit’s POWER switch is set to the OFF po-sition.  
|Note{  
The functions of the AQ-EC1 are limited as follows.  
ÁThe STORE switch does not function.  
(If the menu settings are changed while the AQ-EC1 is connected to the AJ-D910WA, the new  
menu settings are saved automatically as soon as the changes are made.)  
Note that the AQ-EC1 gain switch displays p3, 0 and 9 correspond to L, M and H, and the  
OUTPUT switch settings CAMERA, TEST and BAR to CAM/AUTO KNEE ON, CAM/AUTO  
KNEE OFF and BAR for each main unit.  
ÁThe Synchro scan and Super V modes cannot be used while the AQ-EC1 is connected to the  
unit.  
ÁThe lens iris (IRIS) control of the AQ-EC1 is valid only when the lens iris AUTO/MANUAL selec-  
tor is set to AUTO.  
– 46 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen  
Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder  
The setting menus are displayed on the viewfinder screen when the MENU SET/OFF switch is set  
to the SET position.  
There are two types of setting menus, MAIN menus and SUB menus.  
Setting menus are displayed in 1-page increments.  
All the pages contained in the setting menus and how each page is configured are shown in the  
table below.  
The menu configuration can be changed to suit a particular objective.  
Setting Menu Configuration  
MAIN MENU  
SUB MENU  
MAIN MENU 1/4  
ROP (112)  
MATRIX (113)  
(See page 108)  
LOW SETTING (114)  
MID SETTING (115)  
HIGH SETTING (116)  
ADDITIONAL DTL (117)  
SKIN TONE DTL (118)  
KNEE/LEVEL (119)  
FLARE/GAMMA (120)  
CAMERA SETTING (120)  
MAIN MENU 2/4  
VF DISPLAY (121)  
VF INDICATOR (123)  
CAMERA ID (124)  
(See page 109)  
SHUTTER SPEED (124)  
SYNCHRO SCAN (125)  
!LED (125)  
CAMERA SW MODE (126)  
SUPER GAIN (127)  
VTR FUNCTION (128)  
BATT/TAPE ALARM (130)  
CARD READ/WRITE (131)  
CARD R/W SELECT (132)  
REC (ASPECT)/PB/RET (133)  
MIC/AUDIO (134)  
MAIN MENU 3/4  
(See page 110)  
GENLOCK/IRIS (136)  
VIDEO OUT (137)  
TIME/DATE (137)  
LENS SEL/ADJ (137)  
USER MENU SEL 1/3 (138)  
USER MENU SEL 2/3 (139)  
USER MENU SEL 3/3 (140)  
AUTO SHADING (141)  
MAIN MENU 4/4  
(See page 111)  
EVALUATION (141)  
INITIALIZE (146)  
DIAGNOSTIC (146)  
The figures in parentheses are reference pages.  
– 47 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Checking and Selecting the Master Gain Settings  
Checking and selecting the master gain setting  
1
The menu shown in the figure below is displayed when the MENU SET ON/OFF switch is set  
to SET while the HOLD button is held down.  
2
3
The current low, mid and high gain settings are displayed.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and move the arrow (cursor) to the LOW, MID or HIGH GAIN  
menu item.  
4
Set the gain by pressing the UP or DOWN button. Any value from p3 dB to o30 dB can be  
set.  
¢|  
{
MA S T ER GA I N  
:
:
:
L O  
W
GA I N  
0 d B  
9 d B  
M I D GA I N  
H I GH GA I N  
1 8 d B  
|
|
{
B A T T ERY S E L EC T  
B A T T ERY S E L  
:
N i C d 1 2  
{
CO L OR B AR S E L EC T  
:
CO L OR B AR  
SMP T E  
– 48 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Selecting the Color Bar Setting  
Selecting the color bar setting  
1
2
3
The menu shown in the figure below is displayed when the MENU SET ON/OFF switch is set  
to SET while the HOLD button is held down.  
To select the color bar menu item, press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and move the arrow (cur-  
sor) to COLOR BAR.  
Select the color bar setting by pressing the UP or DOWN button. The SMPTE or SNG setting  
can be selected.  
|
{
MA S T ER GA I N  
:
:
:
L O  
W
GA I N  
0 d B  
9 d B  
M I D GA I N  
H I GH GA I N  
1 8 d B  
|
{
B A T T ERY S E L EC T  
B A T T ERY S E L  
:
N i C d 1 2  
|
¢
{
CO L OR B AR S E L EC T  
:
CO L OR B AR  
SMP T E  
– 49 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Checking the DIAGNOSTIC Screen Setting  
1
2
3
Set the MENU SET ON/OFF switch to SET while the HOLD button is held down.  
Press the PAGE button.  
The menu screen shown in the figure below appears, and it is now possible to check the  
DIAGNOSTIC screen settings.  
4
To close the menu screen, return the MENU SET ON/OFF switch to OFF.  
|
{
D I AGNOS T I C  
:
OP ERA T I ON  
DRUM RUNN I NG 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 h  
T HRE AD I NG  
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 h  
:
:
0 0 0 0 0 1 0  
|
{
V T R S Y SCON  
CAM S Y SCON  
DA T A ROM  
DV  
V e r P 1 . 0 0  
|
{
V e r 1 . 0 1 . 0  
|
{
V e r 1 . 0  
|
{
V e r 1 . 0 0  
. . ∑  
– 50 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen  
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.  
The unit is switched to user mode by setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to “SET”.  
The unit is switched to engineer mode by holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simulta-  
neously and setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.  
The user and engineer modes differ as follows.  
User mode:  
Only the selected pages the setting menu can be used. The data set on each  
page is written to the non-volatile memory, allowing it to be stored for extend-  
ed periods of time.  
Engineer mode: All pages contained in the setting menu can be used. In addition, the data set  
at each page is written to the non-volatile memory, allowing it to be stored for  
extended periods of time.  
If, upon completion of the adjustments and settings in the engineer mode, the menu is set to be  
configured only with the frequently used pages, the pages which are often needed can be called  
promptly.  
(Select the method using the user menu selection procedure described on pages 138 to 140.)  
|Note{  
The engineer menu will always open if the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (optional accessory) is  
connected to the unit and the unit is operated from an external source.  
Transferring to the MAIN menus and SUB menus  
UP/  
DOWN  
button  
SUB menu  
ÁPress the SHIFT/  
ITEM button to select  
the items.  
MAIN MENU 1/4  
PAGE button  
SUB MENU  
ÁPress the UP and  
DOWN buttons to  
select the settings.  
PAGE  
button  
MAIN MENU 2/4  
PAGE button  
MAIN MENU 3/4  
PAGE button  
MAIN MENU 4/4  
PAGE button  
ÁTo select a page in a SUB menu, first move to the MAIN menu and then select the desired SUB  
menu.  
ÁChanges are made to the settings on the SUB menus.  
– 51 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen  
Basic Setting Menu Operations  
The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN  
and PAGE buttons.  
PAGE Button  
SHIFT/ITEM Switch  
SHIFT/  
ITEM  
PAGE  
MENU  
AUDIO IN  
MIC  
MIC  
LINE  
TCG  
CUE  
F-RUN  
SET  
R-RUN  
FRONT  
REAR  
UP  
UP Button  
CH 1  
CH 2  
REAR MIC POWER  
DOWN  
CH 1  
MIX  
CH 2  
ON  
SET  
OFF  
DOWN Button  
OFF  
MENU SET/OFF Switch  
To display a SUB menu directly (user mode)  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position.  
The status displays at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen are cleared, and the page  
on which the previous setting menu operation was completed now appears on the screen.  
When a menu is used for the first time, the page with the lowest number among the selected  
pages appears on the screen.  
¢|  
{
ROP  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
MA S T ER P ED  
MA S T ER D T L  
MA S T ER GAMMA  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0  
0 . 4 5  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
R
B
R
G
B
GA I N  
GA I N  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
To display a MAIN menu directly (engineer mode)  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
MAIN menu screen 1 of 4 now appears.  
¢
E E E EMA I N MENU 1 / 4 E E E E  
ROP  
MA T R I X  
L O  
W
S E T T I NG  
M I D S E T T I NG  
H I GH S E T T I NG  
ADD I T I ONA L D T L  
S K I N TONE D T L  
KNE E / L E V E L  
F L ARE / GAMMA  
CAMERA S E T T I NG  
The pages can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons in combination with the PAGE  
button as indicated below.  
ÁPAGEµUP:  
When the UP button is pressed while the PAGE button is held down, opera-  
tion advances to the next menu and the menu next to it and so on for as long  
as the button is held down.  
ÁPAGEµDOWN: When the DOWN button is pressed while the PAGE button is held down, oper-  
ation is returned to the previous menu and the menu before it and so on for as  
long as the button is held down.  
– 52 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen  
To select a MAIN menu page  
1
Press the PAGE button to select a particular MAIN menu.  
Each time the button is pressed, the MAIN menu screen is advanced by one page  
(1>2>3>4>1>, etc.).  
¢
¢
E E E EMA I N MENU 1 / 4 E E E E  
ROP  
E E E EMA I N MENU 2 / 4 E E E E  
V F D I S P L A Y  
MA T R I X  
V F I ND I CA TOR  
CAMERA I D  
L O  
W
S E T T I NG  
M I D S E T T I NG  
H I GH S E T T I NG  
ADD I T I ONA L D T L  
S K I N TONE D T L  
KNE E / L E V E L  
SHU T T ER S P E ED  
S YNCHRO SCAN  
! L ED  
PAGE button  
CAMERA  
S
W
MODE  
SUP ER GA I N  
V T R F UNC T I ON  
F L ARE / GAMMA  
CAMERA S E T T I NG  
B A T T / T A P E A L ARM  
To transfer from a MAIN menu to a particular SUB menu  
1
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button.  
When this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) indicating the selected item moves to the  
SUB menu.  
¢
E E E EMA I N MENU 1 / 4 E E E E  
ROP  
E E E EMA I N MENU 1 / 4 E E E E  
ROP  
¢
MA T R I X  
L O  
W
S E T T I NG  
M I D S E T T I NG  
H I GH S E T T I NG  
ADD I T I ONA L D T L  
S K I N TONE D T L  
KNE E / L E V E L  
M I D S E T T I NG  
H I GH S E T T I NG  
ADD I T I ONA L D T L  
S K I N TONE D T L  
KNE E / L E V E L  
SHIFT/ITEM button  
F L ARE / GAMMA  
F L ARE / GAMMA  
CAMERA S E T T I NG  
CAMERA S E T T I NG  
2
Press the UP or DOWN button.  
Operation is now switched to the selected SUB menu.  
¢|  
{
ROP  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
MA S T ER P ED  
MA S T ER D T L  
MA S T ER GAMMA  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0  
0 . 4 5  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
R
B
R
G
B
GA I N  
GA I N  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
To transfer from a SUB menu to the MAIN menu  
1
Press the PAGE button.  
Operation moves to the MAIN menu.  
¢|  
{
¢
ROP  
E E E EMA I N MENU 1 / 4 E E E E  
ROP  
MA T R I X  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
MA S T ER P ED  
MA S T ER D T L  
MA S T ER GAMMA  
p
µ 0 0  
0 0 3  
L O  
W
S E T T I NG  
0 . 4 5  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
M I D S E T T I NG  
H I GH S E T T I NG  
ADD I T I ONA L D T L  
S K I N TONE D T L  
KNE E / L E V E L  
R
B
R
G
B
GA I N  
GA I N  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
PAGE button  
F L ARE / GAMMA  
CAMERA S E T T I NG  
– 53 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Displaying Menus on the Viewfinder Screen  
Operations on SUB menus  
Selecting the desired item  
1
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button.  
Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item moves  
to the next item.  
¢|  
{
Cursor  
ROP  
Movement order  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
MA S T ER P ED  
MA S T ER D T L  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0  
MA S T ER GAMMA  
0 . 4 5  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
R
B
R
G
B
GA I N  
GA I N  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
The item can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows.  
SHIFT/  
PAGE  
Changing the settings  
Press the UP button to increase the setting.  
ÁThe setting is incremented by 1 level each time  
the UP button is pressed.  
ITEM  
AUDIO IN  
MIC  
MIC  
LINE  
TCG  
F-RUN  
SET  
R-RUN  
FRONT  
REAR  
UP  
CH 1  
CH 2  
Press the DOWN button to decrease the setting.  
ÁThe setting is decremented by 1 level each time  
the DOWN button is pressed.  
CUE  
REAR MIC POWER  
MENU  
DOWN  
CH 1  
MIX  
CH 2  
ON  
SET  
OFF  
OFF  
Changing the ON/OFF selection  
The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.  
Returning to the default settings  
Align the arrow with READ FACTORY DATA on the “INITIALIZE” SUB menu page of the MAIN  
menu screen 4 of 4.  
When the UP (or DOWN) button is now pressed, the initial (factory) settings will be restored.  
However, care should be taken as the camera ID cannot be returned to the default settings.  
Quitting the menu  
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.  
ÁThe setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s  
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
– 54 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder  
The viewfinder displays are as follows.  
1
5
REC  
50  
!
BATT  
VTR SAVE  
4
3
2
1. REC (recording) lamp  
This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued.  
ÁSee “Warning System” (page 147, 148) 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.  
To prevent operation from being interrupted, exchange the battery quickly before the battery  
runs out.  
ÁSee “Warning System” (page 148) for a detailed description.  
3. ! (irregular operation status warning) lamp  
This lamp lights when the unit enters irregular operation status for any of the items set to ON at  
the ! LED page of the setting menu. Applicable items are as follows.  
Setting item  
Gain (0 dB)  
Setting contents  
The gain is set to a value other  
than 0 dB.  
Gain (p3 dB)  
The gain is set to a value other  
than p3 dB.  
SHUTTER switch  
WHITE PRESET switch  
Lens extender  
The switch is set to ON.  
The switch is set to PRESET.  
The lens extender is being used.  
Filter control  
The control is set to a value  
other than 1B.  
SUPER V switch  
25M/50M  
The switch is set to ON.  
Lamp lights when the 25 or  
50 Mbps recording format is set.  
ÁSee “Setting the ! Lamp Display” (next page) for selecting ! lamp display items.  
4. VTR SAVE (VTR power saving) lamp  
This lamp lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE. It is not lighted during  
recording.  
5. 50 (50Mbps recording/playback) lamp  
This lamp lights when the mode for recording at 50 Mbps is selected and when a tape is played  
back at 50 Mbps.  
|Note{  
The SAVE status is automatically established and the lamp lights regardless of the VTR SAVE/  
STBY switch position at the time set by the pause timer (pause time) when the unit is in the  
recording pause mode or when 2 minutes have elapsed since the unit was placed in the playback  
pause mode.  
– 55 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder  
Setting the ! Lamp display  
The items subject to the ! lamp display are selected on the “! LED” SUB menu page on the MAIN  
menu screen 2 of 4. (Under the factory setting, the “! LED” page is not displayed.) To perform  
operations on the “! LED” page, either switch the unit to the engineer mode or select the “! LED”  
page on the USER MENU SEL page 2 of 3 on the MAIN menu screen 4 of 4.  
ÁFor details on selecting the engineer mode and display page, refer to Setting Menu Configura-  
tion (page 51).  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
Repeatedly press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “! LED” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the ! LED page.  
¢|  
{
! L ED  
(
)
:
:
:
GA I N 0 d B  
ON  
OF F  
ON  
(
)
GA I N 3 d B  
SHU T T ER  
H I T E PRE S E T OF F  
:
W
:
:
:
:
E X T ENDER  
F I L T ER  
ON  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
SUP ER  
V
2 5M / 5 0M  
GAIN (0 dB):  
This selects whether the ! lamp is to light when the gain is set to a value other than  
0 dB.  
GAIN (3 dB):  
SHUTTER:  
This selects whether the ! lamp is to light when the gain is set to a value other than  
p3 dB.  
This selects whether the ! lamp is to light when the SHUTTER switch is set to the  
ON position.  
WHITE PRESET:  
This selects whether the ! lamp is to light when the white balance memory channel is  
set to PRST.  
EXTENDER:  
FILTER:  
This selects whether the ! lamp is to light when the lens is in the EXTENDER mode.  
This selects whether the ! lamp is to light when the filter is set to a position other than  
3200K and CLEAR. (1B)  
SUPER V:  
25M/50M:  
This selects whether the ! lamp is to light when SUPER V is set to ON.  
This selects whether the ! lamp is to light when the recording format is set to  
25 Mbps or 50 Mbps.  
5
6
Repeatedly press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired  
item.  
Press the UP or DOWN button at the selected item to select whether the ! lamp is to be set  
ON or OFF.  
To select ON: Press the UP button.  
To select OFF: Press the DOWN button.  
To select ON or OFF for another item, repeat steps 5 and 6.  
7
When the menu operations are completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to the OFF  
position.  
The setting menu is cleared from the viewfinder screen, and the unit’s current statuses ap-  
pear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
– 56 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
Messages informing of the setting contents or of the adjustment course or results can also be  
displayed for approximately 3 seconds when settings are changed, during the course of adjust-  
ments, or after adjustments have been completed.  
ÁSee “Selecting Display Items” (page 60) for selecting display items, “Display Mode and Setting  
Change Message” (page 61) for the setting change message, and “Setting the Marker Displays”  
(page 62) for the marker displays.  
The display positions of all items which can be displayed are shown in the figure below.  
e Extender display  
f Shutter speed/mode display  
g Remaining tape length display  
h Remaining battery level display  
i Filter display  
j White balance memory display  
k Gain value display  
l Audio level display  
m Iris value display  
n Warning display  
o Safety zone marker  
p Center marker  
q Super iris ON or super black ON display  
r MARK1/MARK2/TAKE display  
s TCG (Time Code Generator) display  
t Master gain & super gain setting display  
u 50M display  
v Battery setting display  
1
2
q
3
s
4
EX2 1/250  
S
30-25  
14.6V  
o
t
o
u
50M  
v
NiCd12  
p
n
r
o
o
T_M1  
F5.6  
1B  
A
0dB  
-------  
5
6
7
8
9
|Note{  
When in SUPER V mode, “SUP.V” is displayed at shutter speed position f in the Viewfinder  
screen.  
– 57 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen  
1
2
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 (OFF is not displayed.):  
The shutter is not used.  
1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000:  
Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode.  
1/60.8–1/250 (SYNCHRO SCAN):  
Synchro scan mode is selected.  
High vertical resolution mode is selected.  
SUPER V:  
3
Remaining tape length display  
This indicates the remaining tape length (minutes) for the VTR during recording.  
Remaining tape length display  
(25 Mbps)  
Remaining tape length display  
(50 Mbps)  
Remaining tape  
Remaining tape  
Display  
F–60  
Display  
F–30  
length  
Full to 60 minutes  
60 to 55 minutes  
55 to 50 minutes  
50 to 45 minutes  
45 to 40 minutes  
40 to 35 minutes  
35 to 30 minutes  
30 to 25 minutes  
25 to 20 minutes  
20 to 15 minutes  
15 to 10 minutes  
10 to 5 minutes  
5 to 0 minutes  
length  
Full to 30 minutes  
30 to 25 minutes  
25 to 20 minutes  
20 to 15 minutes  
15 to 10 minutes  
10 to 5 minutes  
5 to 0 minutes  
60–55  
55–50  
50–45  
45–40  
40–35  
35–30  
30–25  
25–20  
20–15  
15–10  
10–5  
30–25  
25–20  
20–15  
15–10  
10–5  
5–0  
The “5–0” display flashes when there is  
less than 2 minutes of tape remaining.  
5–0  
4
Remaining battery level display  
When an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum Series battery is used to supply power to the unit, the  
remaining battery level is displayed numerically (%).  
|Note{  
When a Digital Magnum series battery made by Anton Bauer is used to supply external  
power to the unit near the battery end, the remaining battery level display will show the  
external voltage, and the unit will be operated by the external power supply.  
5
6
Filter display  
This displays the type of filter selected.  
White balance memory display  
This displays the selected white balance automatic adjustment memory.  
A: The WHITE BAL switch is set to A.  
B: The WHITE BAL switch is set to B.  
P: The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.  
7
Gain value display  
This displays the image amplifier gain setting (dB) set by the GAIN switch.  
– 58 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen  
8
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 E0  
VTR Level Meter  
9
Iris value display  
This displays the approximate iris setting (F number).  
10  
Warning display  
This displays the black balance, white balance, auto knee function, super iris, super gain  
and other warning displays.  
11  
Safety zone marker  
This indicates the safety zone to be the 80% or 90% (factory setting) range of the viewfinder  
screen area.  
The ratio of this area to the total screen area is selected on the VF DISPLAY page of the  
setting menu.  
ÁRefer to “Setting the Marker Displays” (page 62) for further details.  
12  
Center marker  
This indicates the center of the viewfinder screen.  
The marker appears when its display is set to ON on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting  
menu.  
13  
14  
Super iris ON display  
This indicates that the super iris is ON.  
MARK1/MARK2/TAKE display  
If the MARK switch is pressed while the Picture Link function is used, M1 or M2 appears to  
indicate the significance of the information concerned.  
Nothing will appear if this function is not required.  
Alternatively, T_ (TAKE) appears when the RET switch of the lens is used as the TAKE  
function.  
15  
16  
TCG display  
This displays the time code generator value.  
Master gain & super gain setting display  
When the MODE CHECK button is pressed, the current GAIN L/M/H and SUPER GAIN  
settings are displayed.  
17  
18  
50M display  
When the MODE CHECK button is pressed, this display appears when the recording format  
has been set to 50 Mbps.  
Battery setting display  
This indicates the type of the battery currently being used.  
1) Iris value display  
The iris value is displayed when using a lens with the iris value display function.  
– 59 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen  
Selecting Display Items  
The items which are to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by setting ON or  
OFF for each item on the VF INDICATOR page. The items which can be selected are as follows.  
ÁExtender display  
ÁShutter speed/mode display  
ÁRemaining tape length display  
ÁRemaining battery level display  
ÁFilter display  
ÁWhite balance memory display  
ÁGain value display  
ÁLevel meter display  
ÁIris value/super iris ON status display  
ÁCamera ID display  
ÁThe camera ID is displayed when recording the color bar according to the OUTPUT/AUTO  
KNEE switch setting. See “Setting the Camera ID” (page 63) for a detailed description.  
Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “VF INDICATOR” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the VF INDICATOR page.  
Extender display  
¢|  
{
V F I ND I CA TOR  
Shutter speed/mode display  
Remaining tape length display  
Remaining battery level display  
Filter display  
White balance memory display  
Gain value display  
Level meter display  
Iris value/super iris ON status display  
Camera ID display  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
E X T ENDER  
SHU T T ER  
T A P E  
B A T T ERY  
F I L T ER  
WH I T E  
GA I N  
L E V E L ME T ER  
I R I S  
CAMERA I D  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
CH 1  
Sµ I R I S  
ON  
5
6
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the disired item.  
Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose whether to display (ON) or not display (OFF) the  
selected item on the viewfinder screen.  
The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 when setting display ON/OFF for other items.  
7
When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.  
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the set-  
tings of the selected items appear.  
– 60 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
Setting change/adjustment results messages and display modes  
Display mode  
Conditions under which  
messages are displayed  
setting  
Message  
1
2
3
When the filter selection is  
changed.  
Filter: n (nr1, 2, 3, 4)  
q
q
¿
When the gain setting is  
changed.  
GAIN: n dB (nrp3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,  
GAIN: 21, 24, 30, 36, 43, 46)  
q
q
q
q
q
¿
¿
¿
¿
When the WHITE BAL switch  
setting is changed.  
WHITE: n (nrACH, BCH, PRESET)  
When the OUTPUT/AUTO  
KNEE switch is set to AUTO  
KNEE or OFFF)  
AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)  
When the shutter speed/  
mode setting is changed.  
SS: 1/100 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,  
SS: 1/1000,1/2000, S. SCAN, SUPER V)  
q
q
¿
¿
¿
¿
When the white balance is  
adjusted (AWB)  
Ex.) AWB: OK  
ÁSee “Adjusting the White Balance”  
(page 70) for a detailed description.  
When the black balance is  
adjusted (ABB)  
Ex.) ABB: OK  
ÁSee “Adjusting the Black Balance”  
(page 75) for a detailed description.  
q
¿
¿
¿: Message displayed  
q: Message not displayed  
F) The message is displayed for approximately 3 seconds immediately after the power for the unit is  
turned on.  
|Note{  
Whether a message is displayed or not also depends on the status of other menu settings.  
For instance, even if the filter selection is set to “1B”, the filter message will appear if FILTER is set  
to ON on the VF INDICATOR page.  
– 61 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen  
Changing the Display Mode  
The display mode setting appears on the “VF DISPLAY” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen  
2 of 4.  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “VF DISPLAY” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the VF DISPLAY page.  
¢
|
{
V F D I S P L A Y  
:
D I S P COND I T I ON NORMA L  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
D I S P MODE  
S A F E T Y ZONE  
CEN T ER MARK  
V F OU T  
3
3
ON  
Y
V F D T L  
2
Z E BRA 1 DE T EC T  
Z E BRA 2 DE T EC T  
Z E BRA 2  
0 7 0%  
0 8 5%  
S POT  
:
5 0M I ND I CA T I ON ON  
:
L O  
W
L I GH T L V L  
4 5%  
5
6
7
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “DISP MODE” position.  
Press the UP (or DOWN) button to switch to the desired display mode.  
When the menu operations are completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the OFF  
position.  
The setting menu is cleared from the viewfinder screen, and the unit’s current statuses ap-  
pear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
Setting the Marker Displays  
ON or OFF is selected for the center mark and safety zone mark display and a ratio of 80% or  
90% of the total screen area is set for the safety zone range on the “VF DISPLAY” SUB menu  
page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
1
Perform steps 1 to 4 under “Changing the Display Mode” described above so that the VF  
DISPLAY page appears on the viewfinder screen, and align the cursor with SAFETY ZONE  
or CENTER MARK.  
2
3
Press the UP (or DOWN) button to switch to the desired display mode.  
When the menu operations are completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the OFF  
position.  
The setting menu is cleared from the viewfinder screen, and the unit’s current statuses ap-  
pear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
– 62 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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. It is also displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
|Note{  
When the setting menu is displayed, the camera ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal is  
output.  
Setting the Camera ID  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CAMERA ID” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CAMERA ID page.  
¢|  
{
CAMERA I D  
:
I D E E E E E E E E E E  
: The cursor is moved to the right (max. 10 spaces) by the  
SHIFT/ITEM button.  
: Alphanumerics, symbols and spaces are selected by the  
UP and DOWN buttons.  
5
Keep pressing the UP (or DOWN) button until the character to be set appears.  
Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the following order:  
space (Å)¢english letters (A to Z)¢numbers (0 to 9)¢symbols (space, {, |, ), (, ’, ‘, ,, --,  
_ , x, /, !). Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order.  
6
7
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the next position, and return to step 5 to  
set the characters.  
When the menu operations are completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the OFF  
position.  
The setting menu is cleared from the viewfinder screen, and the unit’s current statuses ap-  
pear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
|Note{  
When CAMERA ID on the VF INDICATOR page has been set to ON, the above camera ID setting  
will be recorded along with the color bars.  
– 63 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Displays  
Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays  
Remaining tape length  
EMPHASIS  
DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE  
When the amount remaining  
on the tape is more than  
21 minutes long, all seven  
segments up to the “F” position  
appear lighted.  
When it is less than 21 minutes  
long, one segment will go off  
for every 3-minute reduction in  
the length.  
0
10  
20  
h
min  
s
frm  
E
E
TAPE  
F
Audio CH level meter  
BATT  
F
30  
40  
Remaining battery level  
When the digital display (%  
display) battery is used, the 7  
segments light up all the way  
to the “F” position if the remain-  
ing battery level is more than  
70%.  
dB  
CH2  
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK  
CH1  
If the remaining battery level is  
under 70%, one of the seg-  
ments goes off for each further  
10% reduction in the remaining  
level.  
VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays  
Lights  
DF  
SLAVE  
TCG  
EMPHASIS  
DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE  
0
HOLD  
WIDE  
Error code:  
Indicated in the display  
window.  
10  
20  
h
min  
s
frm  
E
E
TAPE  
F
BATT  
F
30  
40  
dB  
CH2  
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK  
CH1  
Warning display  
RF:  
Lights when video head clogging occurs.  
SERVO: Lights when the servo is out of order.  
HUMID: Lights when condensation occurs on the head drum.  
SLACK: Lights when tape wind-up trouble occurs.  
ÁSee “Warning System” (page 149) for a detailed description.  
– 64 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Displays  
Time Code-Related Displays  
EMPHASIS  
DF SLAVE TCG HOLD WIDE  
0
10  
20  
h
min  
s
frm  
E
E
TAPE  
F
BATT  
F
30  
40  
dB  
CH2  
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK  
CH1  
These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays.  
DF: 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).  
WIDE:  
This lamp lights when a tape is recorded or played back with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
Time counter display: This displays the time code, CTL, user bit and real time.  
ÁSee below for the relationship between displayed items and switch settings.  
Relationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch setting positions and the time counter  
display  
The item displayed in the time counter display is determined by the TCG switch and DISPLAY  
switch settings.  
Time code-related switch settings and display items  
TCG switch  
position  
DISPLAY switch  
position  
Displayed item  
Time code  
TC or CTL  
SET  
UB  
CTL  
TC  
User bit  
CTL  
F-RUN or R-RUN  
Time code  
User bit  
UB  
– 65 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the Time and Date  
Adjustment and setup using the setting menu  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “TIME/DATE” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the TIME/DATE page.  
¢|  
{
T I ME / DA T E  
:
:
:
:
Y E AR  
MON T H  
DA Y  
9 9  
0 1  
0 1  
0 0  
HOUR  
:
M I NU T E 0 0  
»
T I ME / DA T E S E T  
5
6
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select the item to be changed.  
Press the UP (or DOWN) button to change the setting value.  
The number is incremented by o1 each time the UP button is pressed and decremented by  
p1 each time the DOWN button is pressed.  
|
{
T I ME / DA T E  
:
:
:
:
Y E AR  
MON T H  
DA Y  
9 9  
0 1  
0 1  
0 0  
HOUR  
¢
:
M I NU T E 0 0  
»
T I ME / DA T E S E T  
7
8
When the settings have been completed, press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select TIME/DATE  
SET and then press the UP (or DOWN) button. The time starts from when the button is  
pressed.  
»
T I ME / DA T E S E T  
When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.  
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s  
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
|Note{  
The seconds cannot be set and always start from 0 seconds.  
– 66 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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 52.  
However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item.  
Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows.  
Adjustment/setup items at the setting menu  
Adjustment/setup item  
Page name  
SETTING  
Operation reference  
Setting the gain selector value  
Setting the Gain Selector  
Value, Setting the DTL and  
gamma, etc.  
(LOW/MID/HIGH)  
SHUTTER SPEED  
SYNCHRO SCAN  
VTR FUNCTION  
Selecting the shutter speed/  
mode to be used  
Setting the Electronic  
Shutter  
Setting the synchro scan mode  
shutter speed  
Setting the Electronic  
Shutter  
Selecting the required VTR  
functions  
Selecting Functions  
Shading adjustment  
AUTO SHADING  
SET UP CARD  
Shading Adjustment  
Setup card data operations  
Setup Card Operations  
– 67 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjustments and Setup During Recording  
Setting the Gain Selector Value  
When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by raising  
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.  
Setting the gain selector value  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 1 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the setting page on which  
the gain is to be set.  
4
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the setting page.  
¢|  
{
L OW S E T T I NG  
:
:
:
:
:
:
»
MA S T ER GA I N  
H . D T L L E V E L  
V . D T L L E V E L  
D T L COR I NG  
H . D T L F REQ .  
DARK D T L  
0 d B  
1 0  
1 0  
0 3  
0 3  
0 0  
:
L E V E L DE P END . 0 0  
:
MA S T ER GAMMA  
»
»
0 . 4 5  
:
B L ACK S T RE T CH OF F  
:
MA T R I X T A B L E  
A
5
6
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “MASTER GAIN” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to set the gain value.  
Any gain value can be set regardless of whether it is high or low from among the p3, 0, 3, 6,  
9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 and 30 dB setting options.  
To reset the gain values to their factory settings (LOWr0dB, MIDr9dB, HIGHr18dB), select  
READ FACTORY DATA on the “INITIALIZE” SUB menu page on MAIN menu screen 4 of 4,  
and press the UP or DOWN button.  
7
When the menu operations are completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the OFF po-  
sition.  
The setting menu is cleared from the viewfinder screen, and the unit’s current statuses ap-  
pear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
– 68 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjustments and Setup During Recording  
Selecting Functions  
The VTR’s operation functions can be selected on the “VTR FUNCTION” page of the setting  
menu.  
To select the required functions  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “VTR FUNCTION” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the VTR FUNCTION page.  
¢|  
{
V T R F UNC T I ON  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
HUM I D OP E  
2 6 P CON T RO L  
REC S T AR T  
T C MODE  
OF F  
OF F  
NORMA L  
D F  
US ER  
3 0  
N i C d 1 2  
OF F  
UB MODE  
P AUS E T I MER  
B A T T ERY S E L  
T CG V F D I S P  
:
T CG S E T HO L D OF F  
:
F I RS T REC T C REGEN  
5
6
7
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the function to be  
changed.  
Press the UP (or DOWN) button to change the setting of the selected function.  
If settings for other functions are also to be changed, return to step 5.  
When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.  
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s  
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
– 69 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
The black balance does not normally need to be readjusted even when the power is turned off and  
then turned back on.  
However, the white balance must be readjusted when the lighting conditions change.  
If black balance and white balance adjustments are started when the display mode is set to “2” or  
“3”, messages informing of the adjustment course and results will appear on the viewfinder  
screen. Set the display mode to “1” to not display these messages.  
ÁSee “Display Mode and Setting Change Message” (page 61) for a description of setting the  
display mode.  
|Notes{  
ÁThe white balance and black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu appears on the  
viewfinder screen. Therefore, be sure to set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.  
ÁThe auto black balance (ABB) must be readjusted without fail when the MASTER GAIN value  
has been changed on the “LOW SETTING”, “MID SETTING” or “HIGH SETTING” SUB menu  
pages of MAIN menu screen 1 of 4, when the super gain setting has been changed using the  
SUPER GAIN button, and when the GAMMA setting (ON/OFF) on the “CAMERA SETTING”  
SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 1 or 4 has been switched.  
ÁWith artificial lights, particularly with fluorescent lights and mercury-arc lamps, the strength of the  
R, G and B colors changes in synchronization with the power line frequency even if the bright-  
ness of these lights appears to be constant. Especially in areas where the power line frequency  
is 50 Hz, the vertical synchronizing frequency (approx. 60 Hz) of the NTSC and the frequency  
(50 Hz) of the lighting tend to interact. This gives rise to flicker and to a phenomenon where the  
hue changes along with the passage of time, and it is it impossible to obtain the proper white  
balance.  
These phenomena can be reduced by setting the shutter speed to 1/100. For this reason, wher-  
ever the unit is used under fluorescent or mercury-arc lamps and at a frequency of 50 Hz, the  
shutter speed must be set to 1/100 and the white balance obtained. This shutter speed of 1/100  
should also be used during shooting.  
1
Set the switches as shown in the figure.  
MENU SET/OFF: OFF  
WHITE BAL: A or B  
OUTPUT: CAM  
FILTER knob  
GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too dark,  
it is set to the appropriate gain.  
When the positions of the GAIN and WHITE BAL switches are changed, a message informing  
the operator of the new settings will appear on the setting change message display area of  
the viewfinder screen. (However, this display appears only when the display mode is set to  
“3”.)  
2
Select the FILTER knob setting in accordance with the lighting conditions.  
ÁRefer to the description of the ¬ FILTER knob (page 15) in the Shooting and Recording/  
Playback Function Section for examples of the FILTER knob settings. If the FILTER knob  
setting is changed, a message informing the operator of the new setting will appear on the  
setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen. (However, this display ap-  
pears only when the display mode is set to “3”.)  
– 70 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance  
3
Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illuminat-  
ing 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.  
1/4 or more of the screen width  
1/4 or more of the screen height  
|Note{  
White cloth  
Take care not to allow high-intensity spots to  
enter the screen.  
4
5
Adjust the iris of the lens.  
Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the WHT side and release the switch.  
The switch returns to the center and the white balance is automatically adjusted.  
AUTO W/B BAL switch  
6
7
During the adjustment, the following message appears on the viewfinder screen.  
(However, the message appears only when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.)  
A
W
B
AC T I V E  
Message during adjustment  
The adjustment is completed in several seconds (and a message such as the one shown in  
the figure appears).  
The adjustment value is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) which was selected in  
step 1.  
A
W
B
A
OK 3 . 2 K  
Message after adjustment is completed  
– 71 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance  
8
The messages shown in the figures below will be displayed if the color temperature of the  
subject is lower than 2500K or higher than 5600K.  
The down [ ] arrow indicates a color temperature which is lower than the one displayed;  
conversely, the up [Ÿ] arrow indicates a color temperature which is higher than the one dis-  
played.  
ü
OK 5 . 6 K  
A
W
B
A
OK 2 . 5 K  
A
W
B
A
Message displayed when  
color temperature is lower  
than 2500K  
Message displayed when  
color temperature is higher  
than 5600K  
|Note{  
If a lens equipped with the automatic iris function is used, the iris may experience hunting1). In  
these cases, adjust the iris gain knob (the knob marked IG, IS, S, etc.) on the lens.  
ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the lens for a detailed description.  
1) Hunting: The auto iris responds repeatedly causing the image to become darker and brighter.  
– 72 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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  
Treatment  
COLOR TEMP. HIGH  
The color temperature is too  
high.  
Select an appropriate filter  
COLOR TEMP. LOW  
LOW LIGHT  
The color temperature is too  
low.  
Select an appropriate filter.  
There is insufficient  
illumination.  
Increase the illumination or  
gain.  
LEVEL OVER  
There is too much illumination.  
Decrease the illumination or  
gain.  
UNSTABLE  
CONDITION  
The shooting conditions are  
unstable (shooting is taking  
If flickering is a problem, turn  
the SHUTTER switch to ON  
place under fluorescent lighting and stabilize the shooting  
or the camera is not being held  
or pointed properly, etc.).  
conditions.  
If the above error messages appear, carry out the respective treatment attempt to adjust the white  
balance again.  
If the error message continues to appear even after repeated attempts, consult your dealer.  
|Notes{  
ÁThe white balance will not be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder  
screen.  
The MENU SET/OFF switch must be set to the OFF position to make this adjustment.  
ÁIn rare instances the white balance adjustment may not be possible and an NG display will  
appear.  
In a case like this, proceed with the white balance adjustment again.  
When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance  
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.  
The white balance for the filter is automatically adjusted according to the setting position of the  
FILTER knob (outside).  
White balance memories  
The white balance memories fall into two categories, A and B.  
The number of A and B memories is limited to 1 each when FILTER INH is set to ON (default  
setting) on the “CAMERA SW MODE” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
In this case, the contents of the memories are not linked to the filter.  
However, when FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustments values for each filter can be automat-  
ically stored in the memory corresponding to the WHITE BAL switch setting (A or B).  
The unit contains three pairs of CC filters and cross filters. The same white balance data is stored  
in the memory for the 3200K and cross filter settings. For this reason, a total of six (3q2) adjust-  
ment values are stored in the white balance memory.  
– 73 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance  
When the ON setting has been selected for FILTER INH  
When the automatic white balance is adjusted, the color temperature and filter number at the time  
are displayed.  
When the filter is now turned, the new color temperature and filter number are displayed.  
The white balance is almost perfectly adjusted if the subject is illuminated by a light with a color  
temperature close to the one displayed.  
(Display example)  
A
W
B
A
OK 3 . 2 K  
Use filter (B) to adjust the AWB for objects with an illumination color  
temperature of 3200K.  
Change to filter (C).  
“5.2K (B)” (see Note) appears on the display.  
5
. 2 K ( B )  
Note:  
This display indicates that the AWB was adjusted using filter (B).  
If the color temperature of the subject in this state is close to 5.2K, the white balance is adjusted,  
and so operation is now possible.  
Return to filter (B).  
3
.
2 K ( B )  
“3.2K (B)” appears on the display denoting the status when the  
AWB was first adjusted.  
– 74 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance  
The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases.  
ÁWhen the unit is used for the first time  
ÁWhen the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use  
ÁWhen the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide  
margin  
ÁWhen the gain selector value is changed  
ÁWhen the super gain setting has been changed using the SUPER GAIN button  
ÁWhen the gamma ON/OFF is changed  
Adjusting the Black Balance  
1
Set the switches as shown in the figure.  
MENU SET/OFF: OFF  
OUTPUT: CAM  
2
Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB side and then release the switch.  
The switch returns to the center and the black balance is automatically adjusted.  
AUTO W/B BAL switch  
3
During the adjustment, the following message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (Howev-  
er, the message appears only when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.)  
A B B AC T I V E  
Message during adjustment  
ÁThe lens iris automatically goes to the “CLOSE” position during the adjustment.  
– 75 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance  
4
Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad-  
justment value is automatically stored in the memory.  
A B B OK  
Message after adjustment is completed  
|Notes{  
ÁCheck that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE.  
ÁDuring black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status.  
ÁDuring black balance adjustment, the gain selector circuit switches automatically.  
In addition, flicker and noise may appear on the viewfinder screen, but this does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
ÁThe black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder  
screen. Therefore, be sure to set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.  
ÁIf the black shading is not satisfactory even when the “ABB OK” message appears, open the  
“AUTO SHADING” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 4 of 4, and adjust the black shading.  
(See page 141.)  
ÁThe black shading adjustment is performed automatically when the AUTO W/B BAL switch is  
held down at the ABB position for 10 or more seconds.  
ÁWhen the super gain is set to ON, the black balance is performed at the preset position in the  
white balance memory.  
– 76 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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, This mode is used to shoot clear images of  
1/1000 and 1/2000  
(seconds)  
quickly moving subjects.  
SYNCHRO  
SCAN  
Range from 60.8 Hz to  
250 Hz  
This mode is used to reduce horizontal stripe  
patterns for monitor screens with a vertical  
scanning frequency of 60 Hz or more.  
SUPER V  
This mode is used to increase the vertical  
resolution.  
|Notes{  
ÁIncreasing the shutter speed lowers the camera sensitivity regardless of electronic shutter  
mode.  
ÁIf the iris is set to AUTO, the iris opens and the depth of the focuses decreases as the shutter  
speed rises.  
– 77 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setting the Electronic Shutter  
Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed  
ÁThe shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch.  
ÁDuring SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO  
SCAN page of the setting menu. In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can easily be  
changed using the SYNCHRO (“o” and “p”) buttons. (It can also be set using the UP or DOWN  
button.)  
ÁThe shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use  
special operation modes (SYNCHRO SCAN or SUPER V) can be selected at the SHUTTER  
SPEED page of the setting menu.  
1
2
Set DISP MODE on the “VF DISPLAY” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 to “2” or  
“3” by following the steps outlined in “Changing the Display Mode” (page 62).  
Press the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the SEL side. The current shutter setting  
appears in the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen.  
Ex.: 1/120, 1/60.8, etc.  
SHUTTER Switch  
3
Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL side repeatedly until the desired mode or speed ap-  
pears. When all modes and speeds can be displayed, the display changes in the order shown  
below. If the required shutter speeds and modes have been designated beforehand, only the  
designated speeds or modes appear.  
Standard Mode  
1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000  
SUPER V Mode  
SYNCHRO SCAN Mode  
ÁWhen the unit is shipped from the factory, SUPER V mode is not specified and is therefore  
not displayed.  
– 78 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setting the Electronic Shutter  
Setting the Synchro Scan Mode  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “SYNCHRO SCAN” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the SYNCHRO SCAN page.  
¢|  
{
S YNCHRO SCAN  
1 / 6 0 . 8  
5
6
Press the UP (the value increases) or DOWN (the value decreases) button repeatedly to  
display the desired frequency. The frequency can be switched continuously within the range  
of 60.8 Hz to 250 Hz.  
When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The  
setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s  
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
Pressing the SYNCHRO (“o” and “p”) buttons in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode results in the  
same operation which is performed when the UP and DOWN buttons mentioned above are  
pressed.  
– 79 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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. To  
operate the SHUTTER SPEED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the SHUTTER  
SPEED page at the MENU SELECT page beforehand.  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “SHUTTER SPEED” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the SHUTTER SPEED page.  
¢|  
{
SHU T T ER S P E ED  
E
S YNCHRO SCAN  
.
SUP ER  
1 / 1 0 0  
1 / 1 2 0  
1 / 2 5 0  
1 / 5 0 0  
1 / 1 0 0 0  
1 / 2 0 0 0  
V
E
E
E
E
E
E
|Note{  
The ON/OFF status for each item is  
indicated by displaying an asterix (E)  
.
or period ( ) in front of the item on the  
screen.  
5
6
7
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the position of the mode or  
shutter speed to be set.  
The selected mode or speed changes from used (ON) to not used (OFF) and vice versa each  
time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.  
When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The  
setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s  
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
|Note{  
When operating the unit from the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option), even if the SHUTTER  
SPEED page is operated from the unit, the switches of the AQ-EC1 have priority regarding the  
actual shutter speed.  
ÁSee “Setting Menu Configuration” (page 51) for a description of engineering mode and selecting  
display pages.  
Changing the lris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value  
To change one of the reference values, use the UP or DOWN button to change the A.IRIS LEVEL,  
A.IRIS PEAK/AVE and/or A.IRIS MODE value on the “GENLOCK/IRIS” SUB menu page of MAIN  
menu screen 3 of 4.  
– 80 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
3
1
2
Manually Adjusting the Audio Level  
1
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN.  
2
3
Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel completely to the right.  
Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls to adjust the audio level so that the level meter  
appears up to 0 dB at the maximum volume.  
Limiter  
When the audio level is adjusted manually, the limiter circuit operates with respect to excessive  
input. The limiter circuit is turned ON or OFF on the “MIC/AUDIO” SUB menu page of MAIN menu  
screen 3 of 4. (The factory setting is “OFF”.)  
Adjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder  
The audio CH1 level can be adjusted by the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front  
panel while watching the viewfinder.  
2
1
4
1
2
3
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 switch to MAN.  
Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel completely to the right.  
Set LEVEL METER to “CH1” on the “VF INDICATOR” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of 4.  
The audio level display now appears on the viewfinder screen.  
– 81 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjusting the Audio Level  
4
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.  
ÁWhen the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the  
eight level display bars from the left.  
ÁWhen the rightmost (0 dB) turns asterisk (E) mark, the input volume is excessive. Adjust the  
level so that the display bar does not turn E mark.  
-40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 E0  
When the optimal level cannot be set  
The maximum attenuation of the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel is  
about 20 dB. When the optimal level cannot be set within this range, adjust the level using the  
AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel.  
Using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 controls at the bottom of the front panel and on the side  
panel  
Normally, the control at the bottom of the front panel is turned completely to the right and the  
recording level is adjusted using the control on the side panel.  
The control at the bottom of the front panel is used to throttle the level when the input level in-  
creases suddenly during recording.  
– 82 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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. The time code can be set within the range of 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.  
1
2,5  
4
1
2
3
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.  
Set the TCG switch to SET.  
Set TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF” on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of  
4. Select DF when the time code is to be advanced during drop frame mode, and NDF when  
the time code is to be advanced during non-drop frame mode.  
4
5
Set the time code using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.  
SHIFT/ITEM button: This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is  
pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right.  
UP button:  
DOWN button:  
This increments by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.  
This decrements by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.  
Set the TCG switch.  
Set the switch to F-RUN when the time code is to be advanced regardless of the VTR’s  
operation.  
Set the switch to R-RUN when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in  
progress.  
Time code status during battery replacement  
The back-up mechanism functions even while replacing the battery to allow the time code gener-  
ator to continue operating for extended periods of time (approx. 1 year).  
<Note>  
The time code backup accuracy is approx. o/p2 frames when the POWER switch is set to ON,  
OFF and back ON.  
– 83 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
1
2,5  
4
1
2
3
4
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.  
Set the TCG switch to SET.  
Select UB MODE on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of 4.  
Set the user bit using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.  
SHIFT/ITEM button: This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is  
pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right.  
UP/DOWN buttons: These increment/decrement by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.  
The hexadecimal characters A to F appear as follows.  
Hexadecimal  
Display  
A
B
C
D
E
F
5
Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.  
User bit memory function  
The user bit setting (except for the real time) is automatically stored in the memory and held even  
after the power is turned off. However, care should be taken as the settings are not stored in the  
memory if the time from when the power was turned on until the setting operations are completed  
and the power is turned off is less than 20 seconds.  
<Notes>  
ÁWhen REAL has been selected for UB MODE, the values set for HOUR and MINUTE on the  
TIME/DATE page apply.  
ÁWhatever is on the LCD display will be held on the display when the MENU SET/OFF switch is  
set to the SET position while “REAL” is set for the UB MODE and the DISPLAY switch is at the  
UB position.  
– 84 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setting the Time Data  
Locking the Time Code to an External Source  
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  
Reference  
time code  
GENLOCK IN  
TC IN  
GENLOCK IN  
Reference video signal  
Example 2: When a multiple number of AJ-D910WA units are connected with one unit  
serving as the master unit and the others as the slave units  
GENLOCK  
CAM  
OUT  
GENLOCK  
CAM  
OUT  
GENLOCK  
IN  
IN  
IN  
CAM OUT  
TC IN  
TC IN  
TC IN  
TC OUT  
TC OUT  
TC OUT  
MASTER  
SLAVE  
SLAVE  
To the next unit  
External Lock Operation Procedure  
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
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, whose phases correlate in a way  
that meets the time code standards, to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connectors,  
respectively.  
– 85 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setting the Time Data  
This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. After about 10 seconds  
have passed since the time code generator was locked, the external lock status is maintained  
even if the external reference time code is disconnected. However, if the reference time code is  
disconnected during recording (REC), the servo lock will be thrown out of order.  
|Note{  
When the external locking operation is performed, the time code is locked instantly to the external  
time code and the same value as the external code value appears in the counter display position.  
Do not set the VTR to recording mode for several seconds until the sync generator has stabilized.  
Setting Time Data  
User bit setting during external locking  
When the time code is locked to an external source, only the time data is locked to the time data of  
the time code from the external source. Accordingly, the user bit can be set independently for  
each unit. The user bit can also be locked to the user bit of the time code from the external source.  
ÁConsult your dealer for a detailed explanation.  
Releasing the external lock  
Stop supplying the external time code and then set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.  
Switching the power supply from the battery to an external power supply during external  
locking  
In order to maintain power supply continuity for the time code generator, connect the external  
power supply to the DC IN connector before unplugging the battery pack. If the battery pack is  
unplugged first, the external locking continuity of the time code cannot be assured.  
Synchronizing the camera section to an outside source during external locking  
During external locking, the camera section is genlocked by the reference video signal which is  
supplied to the GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector.  
Using the user data  
The setting menu contents can be saved in the user area of the camera’s memory so that they can  
be loaded as and when required. This data enables the suitable setup statuses to be re-estab-  
lished without delay.  
User data operation  
A menu is used to save the data settings in the user area of the camera’s memory or to load them.  
Saving the user data  
1 The menu’s INITIALIZE screen is used to save the user data.  
2 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
3 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 4 of 4.  
4 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “INITIALIZE” position.  
5 Press the UP or DOWN button to open the INITIALIZE page.  
When the SHIFT/ITEM is pressed to align the arrow with WRITE USER DATA and the UP or  
DOWN button is pressed, the data settings will be saved in the user area of the camera’s  
memory.  
6 After the settings have been saved, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the OFF position.  
Loading the user data  
1 The menu’s CARD READ/WRITE screen is used to set the unit to the status in which the data  
settings were saved in the user area of the camera’s memory.  
2 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
3 Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.  
4 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.  
5 Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CARD READ/WRITE page.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM to align the arrow with READ USER DATA, and press the UP or DOWN  
button.  
The data settings, which were saved in the user area of the camera’s memory, are now loaded,  
and the settings are completed.  
6 Set the MENU SET/OFFsw8itc6h tothe OFF position.  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup Card Operations  
Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards (SHL-064HSRVS, option). This  
data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can  
also be stored on setup cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed de-  
scription.  
ÁOptional cards include the general purpose memory card (SRAM 64KB or more) which is used  
as the setup card and the ATA flash memory card (4MB or more) which is used for the Picture  
Link function. (However, the AJ-YAP900 Picture Link adaptor board, which is available as an  
optional accessory, is required when using the ATA flash memory card.)  
Setup Card Handling  
Ejecting setup cards  
Lift up on the lower edge of the cover to open the cover and remove the setup card.  
|Note{  
Take care not to touch the connectors at the front of the setup card.  
Inserting setup cards  
Position the unit so that the panel with the logo faces you, insert the setup card into the setup card  
insertion slot and then close the cover.  
|Note{  
Check that the unit is positioned with the logo facing you and that the characters are facing the  
correct direction, and then insert the card. Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. If the  
card is difficult to insert, the card may be backwards or upside-down. In these cases, do not  
attempt to force in the card, but check whether the card is backwards or upside-down and then  
reinsert the card.  
Usage and storage precautions  
The following points should be observed when using and storing setup cards.  
ÁAvoid high temperatures and humidity.  
ÁDo not expose setup cards to water.  
ÁAvoid electrostatic charges.  
Store setup cards inserted in the unit with the cover closed.  
– 87 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup Card Operations  
Setup Card Data Operations  
Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the  
“CARD READ/WRITE” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.  
|Note{  
When operating the unit with a remote controller, the CARD READ/WRITE page cannot be oper-  
ated from the unit.  
Formatting setup cards  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CARD READ/WRITE page.  
¢|  
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
5
6
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the CARD CONFIG. position.  
A menu shown below appears when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.  
|
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
¢
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
(
:
:
)
CON F I G ?  
Y
UP . N DO  
W
N
7
Press the UP button to format the set up card. When the setup card has been formatted, the  
message shown below appears.  
|Note{  
When setup cards are formatted, the setting conditions at that time are also input simulta-  
neously.  
|
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
¢
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
FORMA T OK  
8
When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.  
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s  
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
– 88 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup Card Operations  
When data is not written  
If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not  
written.  
Data format error messages  
Error message  
Condition  
Countermeasure  
WRITE PROTECT  
The write protect switch on Set the write protect switch  
the side of the card is set  
to ON.  
on the side of the card to  
OFF.  
NO CARD  
ERROR  
A setup card is not  
inserted.  
Insert a card.  
The disk cannot be  
formatted.  
The card may be  
defective. Replace the  
card.  
– 89 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup Card Operations  
Writing set data to cards  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CARD READ/WRITE page.  
¢|  
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
5
6
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the WRITE position.  
A menu shown below appears when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.  
|
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
¢
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
(
:
:
)
W
R I T E ?  
Y
UP . N DOWN  
7
8
Press the UP button to write data on the set up card. When writing is complete, the message  
shown below appears.  
|
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
¢
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
W
R I T E OK  
When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.  
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s  
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.  
– 90 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup Card Operations  
Protecting stored data  
If the setup card’s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP  
button is pressed in step 7.  
Set to ON.  
When data is not written  
If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not  
written.  
Data writing error messages  
Error message  
NO CONFIG  
Condition  
Countermeasure  
Format the card.  
The setup card is not  
formatted.  
NO CARD  
A setup card is not  
inserted.  
Insert a card.  
WRITE PROTECT  
The write protect switch on Set the write protect switch  
the side of the card is set  
to ON.  
on the side of the card to  
OFF.  
ERROR  
Data cannot be written on  
the card.  
The card may be  
defective. Replace the  
card.  
– 91 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup Card Operations  
Reading out data stored on cards  
1
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP  
button are held down together.  
2
3
4
5
6
Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.  
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CARD READ/WRITE page.  
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “READ” position.  
Press the UP (or DOWN) button. A message such as the one shown in the figure below  
appears on the screen.  
|
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
¢
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
(
:
:
)
RE AD ?  
Y
UP . N DOWN  
7
8
Press the UP button to read data from the set up card. When readout is complete, the mes-  
sage shown below appears.  
|
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
¢
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
RE AD OK  
When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The  
setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s  
current status based on the data read out from the setup card appear at the top and bottom of  
the viewfinder screen.  
When data is not read out  
If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not  
read out.  
Data readout error messages  
Error message  
NO CONFIG  
Condition  
Countermeasure  
Format the card.  
The setup card is not  
formatted.  
NO CARD  
ERROR  
A setup card is not  
inserted.  
Insert a card.  
Data cannot be read out.  
Data written by devices  
other than this unit cannot  
be read out.  
– 92 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Cassettes  
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes  
Inserting cassettes  
1
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.  
2
Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens.  
EJECT Button  
Cassette Holder  
“PUSH” display  
3
Check there is no slack in the tape, insert the cassette, then press the “PUSH” display on the  
cassette holder to close the cassette holder firmly.  
Checking that there is no slack in the tape  
Press the reel in with your finger and turn it lightly in the direction of the arrow. If the reel does not  
turn, there is no slack in the tape.  
– 93 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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 immediate-  
ly hold down the EJECT button. If there is still power remaining in the battery, the cassette will be  
ejected. However, this operation should not be repeated.  
Preventing Accidental Erasure  
Set the tab on the cassette to the SAVE side to prevent the recorded contents of tapes from being  
accidentally erased.  
REC  
SAVE  
– 94 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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 nor-  
mally.  
ÁSee the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 151) for a description of inspection procedures.  
Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette  
3
2
1
1
2
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.  
ÁIf the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off.  
ÁIf five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted, replace the battery  
pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack.  
3
4
Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and top panel and then press  
the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.  
Check the following items, and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.  
ÁThe cassette is not set to write protect status.  
ÁThere is no slack in the tape.  
– 95 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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. When it is too dark,  
it is set to the appropriate gain.  
Iris: AUTO  
– 96 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Recording  
Shooting images  
3
1-1,1-2  
4,5  
1-2  
2
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 the FILTER knob to “B”.  
A 3200K white balance is now achieved.  
To adjust the white balance on site, select the filter which corresponds with the lighting  
conditions, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”, and adjust the white balance by  
following the steps below.  
(1) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance.  
(2) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB side to adjust the black balance.  
(3) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance.  
For details on how to adjust the white balance, read through the section entitled  
“Adjusting the white balance/black balance” (page 70).  
2
3
Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom.  
When using the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and operation mode.  
ÁSee “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 77) for a detailed description.  
4
5
Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording. The  
REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights during recording.  
Press the VTR START button again to stop recording. The REC lamp inside the viewfinder  
goes off.  
Tape operation buttons  
The tape operation buttons (EJECT, REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) do not function during  
recording.  
– 97 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Recording  
Successive Shooting  
Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0–o1 frame can be performed simply by pressing  
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. However, the time until record-  
ing starts differs according to the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch.  
ÁIf the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE, recording starts about 2 seconds after the VTR  
START button is pressed.  
ÁIf the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY, recording starts immediately after the VTR  
START button is pressed.  
Successive shooting when the power is turned off while recording is paused  
2
1
1
2
Turn the power back on.  
Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording.  
– 98 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
1,2  
4
3
1
2
While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.  
At the place where a new recording is to continue on from the existing recording, press the  
PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP) button again to stop the tape.  
3
4
Press the RET button on the lens. Preparations for frame-to-frame continuity are made about  
two seconds later.  
Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording.  
– 99 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Playback—Checking Recorded Contents  
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button allows black-and-white images to be viewed on the viewfinder  
screen. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways.  
ÁRec review: When the RET switch has been set to “REC CHECK” on the “REC (ASPECT)/PB/  
RET” setting menu, it is possible to view the last two seconds of the recording in the form of  
black-and-white images on the viewfinder screen.  
ÁColor playback: Connecting a color monitor to the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector allows color  
playback images to be viewed on the monitor.  
The playback signal is output to the viewfinder even during rewind (REW) and fast forward (FF).  
Audio output selection and volume adjustment for the playback signal are performed by the MON-  
ITOR switches and knobs on page 13.  
Rec Review  
If recording is paused and the RET button on the lens is pressed, the tape is automatically re-  
wound and the playback images for the last two seconds appear on the viewfinder. This allows the  
recording status to be checked.  
After playback, the unit returns to the recording start standby status. Holding down the RET button  
rewinds and plays back up to 10 seconds of the tape.  
|Note{  
The rec review function cannot be used unless recording has been performed for more than  
1 second.  
Color Playback  
Connecting a color monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the unit allows color playback images  
to be viewed on the monitor.  
– 100 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connection With an External VTR  
The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external  
VTR.  
ÁMounting the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-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. The component video signal is output from the 26-pin interface.  
Precautions When Connecting an External VTR  
ÁSet 26P CONTROL on the “VTR FUNCTION” setting menu to “BOTH” or “ON”.  
(The factory setting is “OFF”.)  
ÁSet SW201 on the CAM ENC board to ON. (Before the unit was shipped from the factory, this  
switch was set to OFF.)  
Power supply  
Power is not supplied or received between the unit and the external VTR, so special power sup-  
plies should be provided for each unit. The BATT lamp and remaining battery level display func-  
tion inside the viewfinder indicate the power supply status only for the internal VTR. The power  
supply status for the external VTR should be checked at the external VTR.  
TALLY lamp and REC lamp operation  
The unit’s TALLY lamp and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder indicate the REC status of the unit  
when 26P CONTROL is set to BOTH. When 26P CONTROL is set to ON, these lamps indicate  
the REC status of the external VTR.  
Warning tone  
External VTR-related warning tones are not output from the unit’s speaker or PHONES jack.  
Note on connecting cables  
The signals may not be connected properly with some cables.  
The signal assignments for the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor AJ-YA900P (optional) are shown in  
the following table. Use this table as a reference for connection with an external VTR.  
Pin  
No.  
Pin  
No.  
Signal  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Composite video signal  
Composite video GND  
Y GND  
9
10  
11  
12  
15  
18  
19  
B
CAM MIC (H)  
CAM MIC (C)  
CAM MIC (GND)  
VTR START/STOP  
REC TALLY  
Y signal  
PR signal  
PR GND  
RET VIDEO  
PB signal  
RET VIDEO GND  
GND  
PB GND  
– 101 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External  
VTR  
Connections  
Mount the AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the external VTR  
with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to  
p60 dB”.  
SW201 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board of the unit must be set to ON side.  
(See page 104.)  
Audio input level selector switch: p60 dB  
Portable VTR  
(Set the audio input level  
selector switch to p60 dB.)  
To the 26-pin connector of the  
AJ-YA900P (See page 104 for mounting the  
26-pin/12-pin output adaptor)  
Checking the Function Settings  
Check that the function to control the 26-pin interface has been set to “BOTH” or “ON” on the “VTR  
FUNCTION” SUB menu page of the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4. See “Selecting Functions” for a  
description of the various function settings.  
Starting Recording  
1
2
Operate the external VTR and set it to recording paused status.  
Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The internal and  
external VTRs start recording simultaneously. Pressing the button again sets both VTRs to  
the recording paused status.  
If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording  
Even if one VTR comes to the end of its tape and stops, the other VTR continues recording oper-  
ation.  
Returning the VTRs to simultaneous recording status  
ÁIf the internal VTR came to the end of its tape, replace the cassette and press the VTR START  
button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The external VTR continues recording operation  
during this time.  
ÁIf the external VTR came to the end of its tape, replace the cassette and operate the external  
VTR to restart recording. The internal VTR continues recording operation during this time.  
|Note{  
Care should be taken as the internal VTR will assume recording paused status if the VTR START  
button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens is pressed after replacing the external VTR’s  
cassette.  
– 102 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External  
VTR  
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 forward  
modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases.  
Viewing playback images on the viewfinder  
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button allows black-and-white images from the tape of the internal  
VTR to be viewed on the viewfinder screen.  
To view return images of an external VTR on the viewfinder screen, set RET SW on the “REC  
(ASPECT)/PB/RET” SUB menu page to “CAM RET”, and press the RET button on the lens.  
– 103 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR  
Using the 26-pin/12-pin Output Adaptor  
Connections  
The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simulta-  
neously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”.  
ÁSee “Connections” on page 101.  
Mounting the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor  
ÁConsult your local dealer when mounting the adaptor.  
1
Set the unit’s internal switches.  
1 Remove the side panel on the display window side.  
2 Remove the printed circuit board holder, and take out the CAM ENC (2) printed circuit  
board.  
3 Set SW201 to the ON side.  
4 Take out the SYNC (3) printed circuit board.  
5 Set SW1 (26PIN) to the ON side.  
6 To set the audio level to p20 dB, set the SW4701 DIP switch accordingly.  
CAM ENC (2) Printed Circuit Board  
Printed Circuit  
Board Holder  
SONY  
MII  
N
SW1  
CAM ENC (2) Printed Circuit Board  
1
2
3
4
5
6
ON  
p60 dB  
Pin No. (default  
setting)  
p20 dB  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Not used  
ON (NR ON/OFF)  
SW4701  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
– 104 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR  
2
Mount the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor.  
Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches  
Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page  
of the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only  
the external VTR to be controlled by the VTR START button on the unit or by the VTR button on  
the lens.  
Á26P CONTROL: ON  
ÁSee “Selecting Functions” (page 69) for a description of the VTR FUNCTION page operations.  
Switching from the internal VTR to the external VTR  
If the internal VTR should develop a problem (such as an entangled tape or condensation) during  
operation and it can no longer be operated, the VTR START button on the unit and the VTR button  
on the lens will cease to function.  
In these cases, it will be possible to operate the external VTR in place of the internal VTR using  
the VTR START button on the unit and the VTR button on the lens if the 26P CONTROL function  
on the VTR FUNCTION page is set as indicated above.  
Starting recording  
Operate the external VTR to set it to recording paused status and press the VTR START button of  
the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The external VTR starts recording. Pressing the button  
again sets the VTR to the recording paused status.  
Output level of the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor  
The output level factory settings are p60 dBu/balanced for audio and SONY level for component  
video. When the built-in SW4701 switch is set, the audio output level can be changed to p20 dBu/  
unbalanced, and when both 1 and 2 of SW1 are set to ON, the component video output level can  
be changed to the MII level. (See previous page)  
– 105 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
RET Button  
The images recorded on the VTR or the return video signals which have been supplied to the  
GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector can be viewed on the viewfinder screen either when the RET  
(return) button is pressed or while it is held down.  
What appears on the viewfinder screen differs as shown in the table below depending on the RET  
SW setting selected on the “REC (ASPECT)/PB/RET” SUB menu page of MAIN menu page 3 of 4  
and on the VTR status.  
|Note{  
However, when VIDEO has been selected as the REC SIGNAL setting on the “REC (ASPECT)/  
PB/RET” SUB menu page (when externally input signals are recorded), the external input will  
appear on the viewfinder screen except while the RET button is held down: in the latter case, the  
camera image will appear instead on the viewfinder screen.  
È Lens RET button functions  
RET switch  
setting  
Description of what appears  
on viewfinder screen  
Internal VTR mode  
Recording  
REC CHECK  
Images shot by camera.  
RET button does not function.  
Recording paused  
Playing  
What has been recorded  
(2-second rec review) can be  
checked.  
Internal VTR’s playback  
images.  
RET button does not function.  
Playback paused  
Recording  
Search operation for  
successive shooting.  
CAM RET  
Return video signal which has  
been supplied to GENLOCK  
IN/(VIDEO IN) connector.  
Recording paused  
Playing  
Return video signal which has  
been supplied to GENLOCK  
IN/(VIDEO IN) connector.  
Picture played back by  
internal VTR (RET button  
does not function).  
Playback paused  
Recording  
Still picture played back by  
internal VTR.  
MARKF  
Switch functions as the  
MARK switch for the Picture  
Link function.  
Recording paused  
Playing  
Switch functions as the  
MARK switch for the Picture  
Link function.  
Picture played back by  
internal VTR (RET button  
does not function).  
Playback paused  
Still picture played back by  
internal VTR (RET button  
does not function).  
FThis is displayed when the Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900, optional  
accessory) has been installed.  
FWhen the RET SW has been set to the REC CHECK mode and this board has  
been installed, this switch will operate as the TAKE function for the Picture Link  
operation while recording is in progress.  
– 106 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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” display appears in the viewfinder for 3 seconds when  
the POWER switch is set to ON to indicate that the battery must be replaced.  
Consult your dealer when replacing the battery.  
Backup battery  
– 107 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menu)  
The MAIN menu consists of menus on four menu screens, 1 of 4 to 4 of 4.  
Each of these screens is a page screen for opening the sub menus.  
To open a SUB menu screen, press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select the SUB menu, and then press the UP or DOWN button.  
Press the PAGE button to return from a SUB screen to the MAIN menu screen.  
MAIN menu screen 1 of 4  
This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 1 of 4.  
¢
E E E EMA I N MENU 1 / 4 E E E E  
ROP  
VF  
display  
SUB menu item  
Remarks  
MA T R I X  
L O  
W
S E T T I NG  
ROP  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “ROP” SUB menu.  
M I D S E T T I NG  
H I GH S E T T I NG  
ADD I T I ONA L D T L  
S K I N TONE D T L  
KNE E / L E V E L  
MATRIX  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “MATRIX” SUB menu.  
F L ARE / GAMMA  
CAMERA S E T T I NG  
LOW SETTING  
MID SETTING  
HIGH SETTING  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “LOW SETTING” SUB  
menu.  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “MID SETTING” SUB  
menu.  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “HIGH SETTING” SUB  
menu.  
ADDITIONAL  
DTL  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “ADDITIONAL DTL” SUB  
menu.  
SKIN TONE DTL  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “SKIN TONE DTL” SUB  
menu.  
KNEE/LEVEL  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “KNEE/LEVEL” SUB menu.  
FLARE/GAMMA  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “FLARE/GAMMA” SUB  
menu.  
CAMERA  
SETTING  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “CAMERA SETTING” SUB  
menu.  
– 108 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menu)  
MAIN menu screen 2 of 4  
This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 2 of 4.  
¢
E E E EMA I N MENU 2 / 4 E E E E  
V F D I S P L A Y  
V F I ND I CA TOR  
CAMERA I D  
SHU T T ER S P E ED  
S YNCHRO SCAN  
! L ED  
VF  
display  
SUB menu item  
Remarks  
VF DISPLAY  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “VF DISPLAY” SUB menu.  
VF INDICATOR  
CAMERA ID  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “VF INDICATOR” SUB  
menu.  
CAMERA  
S
W
MODE  
SUP ER GA I N  
V T R F UNC T I ON  
B A T T / T A P E A L ARM  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “CAMERA ID” SUB menu.  
SHUTTER  
SPEED  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “SHUTTER SPEED” SUB  
menu.  
SYNCHRO  
SCAN  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “SYNCHRO SCAN” SUB  
menu.  
!LED  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “!LED” SUB menu.  
CAMERA SW  
MODE  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “CAMERA SW MODE”  
SUB menu.  
SUPER GAIN  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “SUPER GAIN” SUB menu.  
VTR FUNCTION  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB  
menu.  
BATT/TAPE  
ALARM  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “BATT/TAPE ALARM” SUB  
menu.  
– 109 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menu)  
MAIN menu screen 3 of 4  
This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 3 of 4.  
¢
E E E EMA I N MENU 3 / 4 E E E E  
CARD RE AD / R I T E  
CARD R / S E L EC T  
VF  
display  
SUB menu item  
Remarks  
W
W
(
)
REC A S P EC T / P B / RE T  
M I C / AUD I O  
CARD READ/  
WRITE  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “CARD READ/WRITE”  
SUB menu.  
GEN L OCK / I R I S  
V I DEO OU T  
CARD R/W  
SELECT  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “CARD R/W SELECT” SUB  
menu.  
T I ME / DA T E  
/ AD J  
L ENS S E L  
REC (ASPECT)/  
PB/RET  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “REC (ASPECT)/PB/RET”  
SUB menu.  
MIC/ AUDIO  
GENLOCK/IRIS  
VIDEO OUT  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “MIC/AUDIO” SUB menu.  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “GENLOCK/IRIS” SUB  
menu.  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “VIDEO OUT” menu.  
TIME/DATE  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “TIME/DATE” SUB menu.  
LENS SEL/ADJ  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “LENS SEL/ADJ” SUB  
menu.  
– 110 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setting Menu Screens (MAIN menu)  
MAIN menu screen 4 of 4  
This screen displays the sub menu items on MAIN menu 4 of 4.  
¢
E E E EMA I N MENU 4 / 4 E E E E  
VF  
display  
SUB menu  
Remarks  
US ER MENU S E L 1 / 3  
US ER MENU S E L 2 / 3  
US ER MENU S E L 3 / 3  
AU TO SHAD I NG  
USER MENU  
SEL 1/3  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “USER MENU SEL 1 of 3”  
SUB menu.  
E V A L UA T I ON  
I N I T I A L I Z E  
D I AGNOS T I C  
USER MENU  
SEL 2/3  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “USER MENU SEL 2 of 3”  
SUB menu.  
USER MENU  
SEL 3/3  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “USER MENU SEL 3 of 3”  
SUB menu.  
AUTO SHADING  
EVALUATION  
INITIALIZE  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “AUTO SHADING” SUB  
menu.  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “EVALUATION” SUB  
menu.  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “INITIALIZE” menu.  
DIAGNOSTIC  
USER  
ENG  
Index for opening the “DIAGNOSTIC” SUB menu.  
|Note{  
It is not possible to open the MAIN menu screen 4 of 4 using the user menu.  
To open this screen, establish the engineer mode.  
– 111 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
ROP screen  
The ROP (remote operation panel) settings are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
ROP  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
MA S T ER P ED  
MA S T ER D T L  
MA S T ER GAMMA  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0  
MASTER PED  
p100  
USER  
ENG  
For setting the master pedestal level.  
.
.
.
0 . 4 5  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
µ 0 0 0  
R
B
R
G
B
GA I N  
GA I N  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
P EDE S T A L  
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
(max.)  
MASTER DTL  
p15  
USER  
ENG  
This sets the H.DTL/V.DTL level.  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o15  
MASTER  
GAMMA  
0.35  
USER  
ENG  
This sets the master gamma (in 0.01  
increments).  
Different settings for LOW, MID and  
HIGH can be stored in the memory.  
.
.
.
0.45  
.
.
.
0.75  
R GAIN  
p100  
USER  
ENG  
This sets the R channel gain.  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
(max.)  
B GAIN  
p100  
USER  
ENG  
This sets the B channel gain.  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
(max.)  
R PEDESTAL  
G PEDESTAL  
B REDESTAL  
p100  
USER  
ENG  
This sets the R channel pedestal level.  
This sets the G channel pedestal level.  
This sets the B channel pedestal level.  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
(max.)  
p100  
USER  
ENG  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
(max.)  
p100  
USER  
ENG  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
(max.)  
Menu screen display methods  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 112 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
MATRIX screen  
The camera’s matrix settings are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
MA T R I X  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
»
MA T R I X T A B L E  
MA T R I X RG  
MA T R I X RB  
MA T R I X GR  
MA T R I X GB  
MA T R I X BR  
MA T R I X BG  
A
µ 1 1  
µ 0 9  
µ 0 5  
µ 1 5  
µ 1 1  
µ 1 1  
MATRIX TABLE  
A
B
ENG  
ENG  
This selects the color adjustment table.  
MATRIX R-G  
MATRIX R-B  
MATRIX G-R  
MATRIX G-B  
MATRIX B-R  
MATRIX B-G  
p31  
This adjusts the color.  
This adjusts the color.  
This adjusts the color.  
This adjusts the color.  
This adjusts the color.  
This adjusts the color.  
.
.
.
o11  
.
.
.
o31  
È indicates an ON/OFF setting.  
p31  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
.
.
.
o9  
.
.
.
o31  
p31  
.
.
.
o5  
.
.
.
o31  
p31  
.
.
.
o15  
.
.
.
o31  
p31  
.
.
.
o11  
.
.
.
o31  
p31  
.
.
.
|Note{  
The white balance and black bal-  
ance remain unchanged even when  
the MATRIX item settings are  
changed.  
o11  
.
.
.
o31  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
|Note{  
Two tables, A and B, can be stored for MATRIX TABLE.  
“00” is the setting for all the MATRIX TABLE B items in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 113 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
LOW SETTING screen  
The low level gain settings are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
L OW S E T T I NG  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
»
MA S T ER GA I N  
H . D T L L E V E L  
V . D T L L E V E L  
D T L COR I NG  
H . D T L F REQ .  
DARK D T L  
0 d B  
1 0  
1 0  
0 3  
0 3  
0 0  
MASTER GAIN  
p3 dB  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the gain to p3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,  
15, 18, 21, 24 or 30 dB.  
.
.
.
0 dB  
.
.
.
L E V E L DE P END . 0 0  
30 dB  
MA S T ER GAMMA  
0 . 4 5  
»
»
B L ACK S T RE T CH OF F  
H.DTL LEVEL  
V.DTL LEVEL  
DTL CORING  
H.DTL FREQ.  
0
.
This sets the H.DTL (detail) level.  
This sets the V.DTL (detail) level.  
This sets the DTL coring.  
MA T R I X T A B L E  
A
.
.
10  
È indicates an ON/OFF setting.  
.
.
.
31  
0
.
.
.
10  
.
.
.
31  
0
.
.
.
3
.
.
.
15  
1
.
This selects the H.DTL frequency.  
.
.
1: 2.5 MHz  
2: 3 MHz  
3: 3.5 MHz  
4: 4 MHz  
5: 4.5 MHz  
3
.
.
.
5
DARK DTL  
0
.
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the dark detail.  
This boosts the detail of the black  
areas.  
.
.
5
LEVEL DEPEND.  
0
.
This sets LEVEL DEPEND.  
.
.
This eliminates the detail only in the  
dark areas when the Y detail is  
boosted. The higher the number  
selected, the wider the range across  
which the detail is eliminated.  
15  
MASTER  
GAMMA  
0.35  
ENG  
This sets the master gamma in  
0.01 increments.  
.
.
.
0.45  
.
.
.
|Note{  
0.75  
DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND  
serve opposite purposes: LEVEL  
DEPEND is automatically set to 0  
when DARK DTL is set to a value  
other than 0 and, conversely, DARK  
DTL is automatically set to 0 when  
LEVEL DEPEND is set to a value  
other than 0.  
BLACK  
STRETCH  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the mode  
in which low-illumination blackouts are  
compensated for.  
MATRIX TABLE  
A
B
OFF  
This selects the color compensation  
matrix table.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 114 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
MID SETTING screen  
The middle level gain settings are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
M I D S E T T I NG  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
»
MA S T ER GA I N  
H . D T L L E V E L  
V . D T L L E V E L  
D T L COR I NG  
H . D T L F REQ .  
DARK D T L  
9 d B  
1 0  
1 0  
0 6  
0 3  
0 0  
MASTER GAIN  
p3 dB  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the gain to p3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,  
15, 18, 21, 24 or 30 dB.  
.
.
.
9 dB  
.
.
.
L E V E L DE P END . 0 3  
30 dB  
MA S T ER GAMMA  
0 . 4 5  
»
»
B L ACK S T RE T CH OF F  
H.DTL LEVEL  
V.DTL LEVEL  
DTL CORING  
H.DTL FREQ.  
0
.
This sets the H.DTL (detail) level.  
This sets the V.DTL (detail) level.  
This sets the DTL coring.  
MA T R I X T A B L E  
A
.
.
10  
È indicates an ON/OFF setting.  
.
.
.
31  
0
.
.
.
10  
.
.
.
31  
0
.
.
.
6
.
.
.
15  
1
.
This selects the H.DTL frequency.  
.
.
1: 2.5 MHz  
2: 3 MHz  
3: 3.5 MHz  
4: 4 MHz  
5: 4.5 MHz  
3
.
.
.
5
DARK DTL  
0
.
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the dark detail.  
This boosts the detail of the black  
areas.  
.
.
5
LEVEL DEPEND.  
0
.
This sets LEVEL DEPEND.  
.
.
This eliminates the detail only in the  
dark areas when the Y detail is  
boosted. The higher the number  
selected, the wider the range across  
which the detail is eliminated.  
3
.
.
.
15  
MASTER  
GAMMA  
0.35  
ENG  
This sets the master gamma in  
0.01 increments.  
.
.
.
0.45  
.
.
.
|Note{  
0.75  
DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND  
serve opposite purposes: LEVEL  
DEPEND is automatically set to 0  
when DARK DTL is set to a value  
other than 0 and, conversely, DARK  
DTL is automatically set to 0 when  
LEVEL DEPEND is set to a value  
other than 0.  
BLACK  
STRETCH  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the mode  
in which low-illumination blackouts are  
compensated for.  
MATRIX TABLE  
A
B
OFF  
This selects the color compensation  
matrix table.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 115 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
HIGH SETTING screen  
The high level gain settings are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
H I GH S E T T I NG  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
»
MA S T ER GA I N  
H . D T L L E V E L  
V . D T L L E V E L  
D T L COR I NG  
H . D T L F REQ .  
DARK D T L  
1 8 d B  
1 0  
MASTER GAIN  
p3 dB  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the gain to p3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,  
15, 18, 21, 24 or 30 dB.  
.
.
.
1 0  
1 0  
0 3  
0 0  
18 dB  
.
.
.
:
L E V E L DE P END . 0 8  
30 dB  
:
:
MA S T ER GAMMA  
0 . 4 5  
»
»
B L ACK S T RE T CH OF F  
H.DTL LEVEL  
V.DTL LEVEL  
DTL CORING  
H.DTL FREQ.  
0
.
This sets the H.DTL (detail) level.  
This sets the V.DTL (detail) level.  
This sets the DTL coring.  
:
MA T R I X T A B L E  
A
.
.
10  
È indicates an ON/OFF setting.  
.
.
.
31  
0
.
.
.
10  
.
.
.
31  
0
.
.
.
10  
.
.
.
15  
1
.
This selects the H.DTL frequency.  
.
.
1: 2.5 MHz  
2: 3 MHz  
3: 3.5 MHz  
4: 4 MHz  
5: 4.5 MHz  
3
.
.
.
5
DARK DTL  
0
.
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the dark detail.  
This boosts the detail of the black  
areas.  
.
.
5
LEVEL DEPEND.  
0
.
This sets LEVEL DEPEND.  
.
.
This eliminates the detail only in the  
dark areas when the Y detail is  
boosted. The higher the number  
selected, the wider the range across  
which the detail is eliminated.  
8
.
.
.
15  
MASTER  
GAMMA  
0.35  
ENG  
This sets the master gamma in  
0.01 increments.  
.
.
.
0.45  
.
.
.
|Note{  
0.75  
DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND  
serve opposite purposes: LEVEL  
DEPEND is automatically set to 0  
when DARK DTL is set to a value  
other than 0 and, conversely, DARK  
DTL is automatically set to 0 when  
LEVEL DEPEND is set to a value  
other than 0.  
BLACK  
STRETCH  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the mode  
in which low-illumination blackouts are  
compensated for.  
MATRIX TABLE  
A
B
OFF  
This selects the color compensation  
matrix table.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 116 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
ADDITIONAL DTL screen  
The special detail settings of the camera are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
ADD I T I ONA L D T L  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
»
C
D T L COMP E .  
OF F  
0
CHROMA D T L  
KNE E A P ER T URE  
S L I M D T L  
C DTL COMPE.  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the chroma  
DTL.  
»
»
»
ON  
OF F  
ON  
µ 0 0  
µ 1 6  
0 0  
CORNER D T L  
CHROMA DTL  
0–2  
This sets the chroma DTL.  
This detects the chroma edge and  
superimposing it onto Y to boost the H  
detail.  
(
(
)
)
D T L GA I N  
D T L GA I N  
D T L C L I P  
µ
:
H . D T L L I NE M I X 1 H  
The higher the number selected, the  
greater the level of compensation  
provided.  
È indicates an ON/OFF setting.  
KNEE  
ON  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the knee  
APERTURE  
OFF  
aperture.  
This boosts the detail above the knee  
point.  
SLIM DTL  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for mode in  
which the detail is made finer.  
CORNER DTL  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for mode  
which increases the resolution at the  
edges of the screen.  
DTL GAIN (o)  
p31  
ENG  
ENG  
This changes the H detail level in the  
o” direction.  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o31  
DTL GAIN (p)  
p31  
This changes the H detail level in the  
p” (downward) direction.  
.
.
.
o16  
.
.
.
o31  
DTL CLIP  
0
.
ENG  
ENG  
This changes the clipping of the detail  
signals in the “o” direction.  
.
.
31  
H.DTL LINE MIX  
0H  
1H  
2H  
This sets the addition of the scanning  
lines for generating H detail signals.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 117 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
SKIN TONE DTL screen  
The camera’s skin tone detail settings are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
S K I N TONE D T L  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
»
»
S K I N TONE D T L  
S K I N TONE HUE  
S K I N TONE L E V E L  
S K I N TONE  
S K I N TONE COR I NG 0 5  
OF F  
1 0 3  
2 5  
SKIN TONE DTL  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the skin  
tone detail.  
W
I D T H  
1 5  
SKIN TONE HUE  
103  
This sets the skin tone hue (for setting  
the phase of the skin tone detection  
range).  
.
.
.
S K I N TONE Z E BRA  
OF F  
143  
The hue is changed in the phase  
direction.  
È indicates an ON/OFF setting.  
|Note{  
All the displays except the change  
data are cleared while the hue, level,  
width and coring data of the skin  
tone is being changed.  
SKIN TONE  
LEVEL  
1
.
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the skin tone level (for setting  
the intensity of the colors in the skin  
tone detection range).  
The level is changed in the amplitude  
direction.  
.
.
25  
.
.
.
50  
SKIN TONE  
WIDTH  
1
.
This sets the skin tone width  
This sets the range of colors to be  
treated as the skin tone from among  
the colors set by SKIN TONE HUE and  
LEVEL.  
.
.
The underlining in the variable range  
column indicates the setting in the  
preset mode.  
15  
.
.
.
30  
The higher the number selected, the  
wider the skin tone range.  
SKIN TONE  
CORING  
1
.
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the skin tone coring.  
The amount of detail in the skin tone  
range is changed.  
.
.
5
.
.
.
15  
SKIN TONE  
ZEBRA  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for ZEBRA in  
the skin tone range.  
This changes the coring in the range  
across which ZEBRA can be seen.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 118 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
KNEE/LEVEL screen  
The knee level settings of the camera are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
KNE E / L E V E L  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
M.PED  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
M . P ED  
S E T UP 5 0  
S E T UP 2 5  
MANUA L KNE E  
KNE E PO I N T  
KNE E S L OP E  
H I T E C L I P  
H I T E C L I P L V L  
µ 0 0 0  
7 . 5%A  
7 . 5%A  
ON  
8 5  
1 6  
»
»
»
p100  
ENG  
This sets the master pedestal level.  
.
.
.
o000  
.
.
.
»
W
W
ON  
1 0 5%  
o100  
:
:
AU TO KNE E PO I N T 0 8 5  
AU TO KNE E L V L  
SET UP 50  
SET UP 25  
0%  
7.5%A  
ENG  
This selects the setup level.  
0%: 0% setup for both the camera  
output and tape.  
7.5%: 7.5% setup for both the camera  
output and tape.  
7.5%A: 7.5% setup for the camera  
output; 0% setup for the tape.  
FWhen the setup level is changed to 7.5%A,  
the chroma level and burst level on the  
CAM ENC circuit board must be re-  
adjusted.  
1 0 5  
È indicates an ON/OFF setting.  
0%  
7.5%  
7.5%A  
MANUAL KNEE  
KNEE POINT  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the mode to be established  
when the AUTO KNEE switch is set to  
OFF.  
75  
This sets the manual knee point  
position.  
.
.
.
85  
.
.
.
90  
KNEE SLOPE  
0
.
ENG  
This sets the manual knee slope.  
.
.
16  
.
.
.
25  
WHITE CLIP  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the white  
clip.  
WHITE CLIP LVL  
90%  
This sets the white clip level.  
.
.
.
105%  
.
.
.
110%  
AUTO KNEE  
POINT  
75  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the automatic knee point  
position.  
.
.
.
85  
.
.
.
90  
AUTO KNEE LVL 100  
This sets the maximum level of the  
automatic knee.  
.
.
.
105  
.
.
.
110  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 119 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 1 of 4 (SUB menus)  
FLARE/GAMMA screen  
The flare and gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen.  
¢|  
{
F L ARE / GAMMA  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
R FLARE  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
R
G
B
R
B
F L ARE  
F L ARE  
F L ARE  
GAMMA  
GAMMA  
0 0 0  
0 0 0  
0 0 0  
µ 0 0  
µ 0 0  
0
.
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the R channel flare.  
The preset value differs depending on  
the camera.  
.
.
100  
G FLARE  
B FLARE  
R GAMMA  
0
.
This sets the G channel flare.  
The preset value differs depending on  
the camera.  
.
.
100  
0
.
This sets the B channel flare.  
The preset value differs depending on  
the camera.  
.
.
100  
p15  
This sets the correction value for the R  
channel gamma in respect of the  
master gamma level.  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o15  
B GAMMA  
p15  
ENG  
This sets the correction value for the B  
channel gamma in respect of the  
master gamma level.  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o15  
CAMERA SETTING screen  
The basic settings of the camera are performed on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“.”) which  
respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.  
¢|  
{
CAMERA / S E T T I NG  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
DETAIL  
Remarks  
E
DE T A I L  
2 D L P F  
.
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the H and  
V detail. (The ON or OFF setting  
applies to both the H and V detail.)  
E
SUP ER CO L OR  
GAMMA  
E
.
T E S T S A  
F L ARE  
W
E
E
E
2D LPF  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
2-dimensional low-pass filter, which  
reduces cross-color.  
HF COMP E  
NEGA T I V E D T L  
SUPER COLOR  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the mode  
in which the dynamic range of the  
color is to be expanded.  
E: ON  
.
: OFF  
The item is used to boost the color  
above the knee point.  
The underlining in the variable range  
column indicates the setting in the  
preset mode.  
GAMMA  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the gamma  
correction.  
TEST SAW  
FLARE  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the test  
signal.  
USER menu: The USER menu ap-  
pears  
when  
the  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the flare  
compensation.  
MENU switch is set  
to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu ap-  
H-F COMPE.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the mode  
in which the high-frequency detail is  
enhanced.  
pears  
when  
the  
MENU switch is set  
to SET while the  
SHIFT/ITEM button  
and UP button are  
held down together.  
NEGATIVE DTL  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the DTL  
signal from the setup level (7.5%) to  
the blanking level.  
– 120 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
VF DISPLAY screen  
What information is to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen.  
¢
|
{
V F D I S P L A Y  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
D I S P COND I T I ON NORMA L  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
D I S P MODE  
S A F E T Y ZONE  
CEN T ER MARK  
V F OU T  
3
3
DISP  
NORMAL USER  
SPECIAL ENG  
NORMAL: The statuses are displayed  
at all times.  
SPECIAL: The statuses are displayed  
only when the MODE CHECK switch is  
at ON.  
ON  
CONDITION  
Y
2
V F D T L  
Z E BRA 1 DE T EC T  
Z E BRA 2 DE T EC T  
Z E BRA 2  
0 7 0%  
0 8 5%  
S POT  
:
5 0M I ND I CA T I ON OF F  
DISP MODE  
1-3  
USER  
ENG  
:
Display  
Change  
L O  
W
L I GH T L V L  
4 5%  
1
2
3
FILTER  
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
¿
¿
¿
¿
¿
¿
¿
¿
¿
¿
¿
GAIN  
AWB  
AUTO KNEE SW  
SHUTTER  
ABB STATUS  
AWB STATUS  
SAFETY ZONE  
OFF-3-9 USER  
This selects ON or OFF for the safety  
zone selection display.  
ENG  
1: 80%, 90% corner display  
2: 80% corner display  
3: 90% corner display  
4: 80%, 90% box display  
5: 80% box display  
6: 90% box display  
7: With a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 4:3  
picture frame and 90% of 4:3 are  
displayed. With a 4:3 aspect ratio, a  
16:9 picture frame and 90% of 16:9  
are displayed.  
8: With a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 4:3  
picture frame and 80% of 4:3 are  
displayed. With a 4:3 aspect ratio, a  
16:9 picture frame and 80% of 16:9  
are displayed.  
9: With a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 4:3  
picture frame (100%) is displayed.  
With a 4:3 aspect ratio, a 16:9 picture  
frame (100%) is displayed.  
CENTER MARK  
VF OUT  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the center  
mark display.  
Y
NAM  
R
G
B
USER  
ENG  
This selects the VF output.  
NAM (N Additive Mix)  
The signals with the highest level  
among the R, G and B signals are  
output.  
VF DTL  
0
2
4
USER  
ENG  
This selects the VF detail.  
The detail of the VF signals is further  
boosted. At the “0” setting, the detail is  
the same as for the main-line signals.  
– 121 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
¢
|
{
V F D I S P L A Y  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
ZEBRA1  
Remarks  
:
D I S P COND I T I ON NORMA L  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
D I S P MODE  
S A F E T Y ZONE  
CEN T ER MARK  
V F OU T  
3
3
50%  
USER  
ENG  
This sets the ZEBRA1 detection level  
(IRE value).  
.
.
.
ON  
DETECT  
Y
2
70%  
V F D T L  
.
.
.
Z E BRA 1 DE T EC T  
Z E BRA 2 DE T EC T  
Z E BRA 2  
0 7 0%  
0 8 5%  
S POT  
110%  
:
5 0M I ND I CA T I ON OF F  
:
4 5%  
ZEBRA2  
DETECT  
50%  
USER  
ENG  
This sets the ZEBRA2 detection level  
(IRE value).  
.
.
.
L O  
W
L I GH T L V L  
85%  
.
.
.
110%  
ZEBRA2  
ON  
OFF  
SPOT  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for ZEBRA2  
and for setting SPOT.  
FThe ZEBRA2 DETECT level should be set  
higher than the ZEBRA1 detect level when  
the SPOT setting is to be used. If it is set  
lower, ZEBRA will not be displayed.  
50M  
INDICATION  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This sets what is to be displayed when  
recording with the 50 Mbps format.  
LOW LIGHT LVL  
OFF  
20%  
25%  
USER  
ENG  
This selects the setting at which LOW  
LIGHT is to be displayed when the  
quantity of light entering the camera is  
too low.  
30%  
.
.
.
40%  
45%  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 122 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
VF INDICATOR screen  
What information is to be displayed inside the viewfinder is set on this screen.  
¢
|
{
V F I ND I CA TOR  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
E X T ENDER  
SHU T T ER  
T A P E  
B A T T ERY  
F I L T ER  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
EXTENDER  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
extender display.  
SHUTTER  
TAPE  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the shutter  
speed display.  
WH I T E  
GA I N  
L E V E L ME T ER  
I R I S  
CH 1  
Sµ I R I S  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
remaining tape length display.  
CAMERA I D  
ON  
BATTERY  
FILTER  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the battery  
voltage display.  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the filter  
No. display.  
WHITE  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the AWB  
PRE/A/B display.  
GAIN  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
currently selected gain display.  
LEVEL METER  
CH1  
CH1 CH2 ENG  
USER  
This selects the audio level meter  
display.  
Q
OFF  
CH1: The CH1 signal level only is  
displayed.  
CH1/CH2: Both the CH1 and CH2  
signal levels are displayed.  
OFF: No display.  
IRIS  
IRIS  
SoIRIS ENG  
S
OFF  
USER  
IRIS: Only the f-number is displayed.  
SµIRIS: Both the super iris ON status  
and f-number are displayed.  
S: Only the super iris ON status is  
displayed.  
OFF: Neither the super iris ON status  
nor f-number is displayed.  
CAMERA ID  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for mixing the  
ID during color bar recording.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 123 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
CAMERA ID screen  
The camera ID settings are performed on this screen. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the  
following order: space (Å)>english letters (A to Z)>numbers (0 to 9)>symbols (space, >, <, ), (, ’, ‘, ,, , _, x, /, !).  
Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order.  
¢|  
{
CAMERA I D  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
I D E E E E E E E E E E  
ID:EEEEEEEEEE  
——  
USER  
ENG  
This is for inputting the camera ID.  
.
|Note{  
Whether this setting is to be mixed is selected by setting “CAMERA ID” on the VF  
DISPLAY screen to ON or OFF.  
SHUTTER SPEED screen  
The shutter speed settings are performed on this screen.  
Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“.”) which respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.  
¢|  
{
SHU T T ER S P E ED  
S YNCHRO SCAN  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
E
.
SUP ER  
1 / 1 0 0  
1 / 1 2 0  
1 / 2 5 0  
1 / 5 0 0  
1 / 1 0 0 0  
1 / 2 0 0 0  
V
SYNCHRO  
SCAN  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the synchro scan shutter  
speed.  
E
E
E
E
E
E
SUPER V  
ON  
OFF  
This sets the super V mode (vertical  
high-resolution mode).  
1/100  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the shutter  
speed 1/100 setting.  
1/120  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the shutter  
speed 1/120 setting.  
1/250  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the shutter  
speed 1/250 setting.  
1/500  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the shutter  
speed 1/500 setting.  
1/1000  
1/2000  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the shutter  
speed 1/1000 setting.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the shutter  
speed 1/2000 setting.  
|Note{  
The SUPER V mode setting is linked to the “CAMERA SW MODE” menu setting.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 124 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
SYNCHRO SCAN screen  
The synchro scan settings are performed on this screen.  
¢|  
{
S YNCHRO SCAN  
1 / 6 0 . 8  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
SYNCHRO  
SCAN  
1/60.8  
USER  
ENG  
This selects the synchro shutter  
speed.  
.
.
.
.
1/250  
! LED screen  
The ON/OFF settings for the ! LED displays inside the viewfinder are performed on this screen.  
Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“.”) which respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.  
¢
|
{
! L ED  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
(
(
)
:
:
:
GA I N 0 d B  
GA I N 3 d B  
SHU T T ER  
H I T E PRE S E T OF F  
E X T ENDER  
F I L T ER  
SUP ER  
ON  
OF F  
ON  
)
GAIN (0 dB)  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects whether the LED is to light  
up when the gain has a value other  
than 0 dB.  
:
W
:
:
:
:
ON  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
GAIN (p3 dB)  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects whether the LED is to light  
up when the gain has a value other  
than p32 dB.  
V
2 5M / 5 0M  
SHUTTER  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects whether the LED is to light  
up when the shutter is ON.  
WHITE PRESET  
EXTENDER  
ON  
OFF  
This selects whether the LED is to light  
up when the AWB CH is PRESET.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects whether the LED is to light  
up when the lens is in the EXTENDER  
mode.  
FILTER  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This is for selecting whether the LED is  
to light at all times except when 3200K  
and CLEAR are used in combination  
for the filter.  
SUPER V  
25M/50M  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects whether the LED is to light  
up when SUPER V is ON.  
25M  
50M  
OFF  
This selects whether the LED is to light  
up when the 25M or 50M recording  
format is used.  
|Note{  
The ! LED lights when both the GAIN (0 dB) and GAIN (p3 dB) items are set to ON  
unless the gain is set to p3 dB or 0 dB.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 125 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
CAMERA SW MODE screen  
The camera’s switch modes are set on this screen.  
¢
|
{
CAMERA  
S
W
MODE  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
SUPER V  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SUP ER  
V
F RM1  
ON  
NORMA L  
SMP T E  
L / M / H  
I NH  
F I L T ER I NH  
SHOCK L E S S  
CO L OR B AR  
S . GA I N OF F  
S . I R I S / S . B L K  
S . B L K L V L  
FRM1  
FRM2  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for SUPER V.  
FRM1: Normal mode  
FRM2: Residual image reduction  
mode  
A
W
B
S
W
1 0  
OF F  
ECU DA T A S A V E  
FILTER INH  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This switches whether the AWB  
memory (A and B channels) data is to  
be stored for each filter.  
ON: The data is stored in the A and B  
channel memories (2 memory units)  
only regardless of the filter.  
OFF: The data is stored for each filter.  
(4q2r8 memory units)  
SHOCKLESS  
AWB  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects ON (NORMAL/SLOW/  
FAST) or OFF for shockless AWB.  
“Shockless AWB” ensures that a shock  
will not result when the A, B or PRST  
setting of the WHITE BAL switch is  
changed. FAST (high speed),  
NORMAL  
SLOW  
FAST  
NORMAL (normal speed) or SLOW  
(low speed) can be set as the selection  
time. FAST (approx. 0.5 sec),  
NORMAL (approx. 1 sec),  
SLOW (approx. 3 sec)  
COLOR BAR  
S.GAIN OFF  
SMPTE ENG  
SNG  
This selects the type of color bars.  
SMPTE: SMPTE color bars  
SNG: SNG (split) color bars  
S.GAIN ENG  
L/M/H  
This selects the method used to  
release the super gain mode.  
S.GAIN: The mode is released by the  
super gain switch only.  
L/M/H: The mode is released by  
changing the L/M/H switch setting.  
S.IRIS/  
S.BLK SW  
S.IRIS  
S.BLK  
INH  
ENG  
This allocates the function of the side  
panel switch.  
S.IRIS: The switch works as a super  
iris function.  
S.BLK: The switch works as a super  
black function.F  
INH: Both the super iris and super  
black functions are inhibited.  
S.BLK LVL  
p10  
p20  
p30  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the super black level.  
FS.BLK is a function which enables  
the master pedestal to be set lower  
than the pedestal level. It is used  
when the black figures displayed on  
the screen have become lighter due  
to mist, etc.  
ECU DATA SAVE ON  
OFF  
ON: The data controlled by ECU is  
stored in the memory.  
OFF: The data is not stored in the  
memory.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 126 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
SUPER GAIN screen  
The super gain values to be allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch are set on this screen.  
¢|  
{
SUP ER GA I N  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
E
3 0 d B  
3 6 d B  
4 3 d B  
4 6 d B  
.
30 dB  
36 dB  
43 dB  
46 dB  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects the gain when the SUPER  
GAIN switch is pressed.  
.
.
ON  
OFF  
This selects the gain when the SUPER  
GAIN switch is pressed.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects the gain when the SUPER  
GAIN switch is pressed.  
E: ON  
.
ON  
OFF  
This selects the gain when the SUPER  
GAIN switch is pressed.  
: OFF  
|Note{  
ÁEach time the SUPER GAIN switch is pressed when all the super gain values have  
been allocated, the gain is switched by one level in the following sequence: 30  
dB>36 dB>43 dB>46 dB>OFF>30 dB, etc.  
ÁTo use the unit, set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST (preset) and proceed with ABB  
(auto black balance).  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 127 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
VTR FUNCTION screen  
The VTR’s functions are set on this screen.  
¢
|
{
V T R F UNC T I ON  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
HUM I D OP E  
2 6 P CON T RO L  
REC S T AR T  
T C MODE  
OF F  
OF F  
HUMID OPE  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects the VTR operation when  
condensation has formed.  
ON: Operation continues as usual.  
OFF: All operations are disabled  
except for the POWER switch and  
EJECT button.  
NORMA L  
D F  
US ER  
3 0  
N i C d 1 2  
OF F  
UB MODE  
P AUS E T I MER  
B A T T ERY S E L  
T CG V F D I S P  
T CG S E T HO L D OF F  
F I RS T REC T C REGEN  
:
:
26P CONTROL  
REC START  
OFF  
BOTH  
ON  
This selects 26P remote control.  
OFF: Unit only (no 26P control).  
BOTH: Unit and 26P remote control  
(tally LED displays unit’s REC status).  
ON: 26P remote control only (tally  
LED displays 26P VTR’s REC status).  
ALL  
NORMAL  
This selects in what VTR mode REC is  
to be acknowledged when the VTR is  
started or stopped.  
ALL: REC is acknowledged in any  
VTR mode.  
NORMAL: REC is acknowledged only  
in the STOP (power save) mode and  
REC PAUSE mode.  
TC MODE  
UB MODE  
DF  
NDF  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets DF or NDF for the time code.  
DF: Drop frame mode  
NDF: Non-drop frame mode  
USER  
DATE  
TIME  
EXT  
This selects how LTC UB is to be  
used.  
USER: User setting (fixed setting)  
DATE: For year/month/day/hour real-  
time operations.  
GPSF  
TIME: For hour/minute/second real-  
time operations.  
EXT: The UBG value is slave-locked  
when an external TC signal has been  
input. (The user setting is used when  
there is no external input.)  
(GPS): GPS is placed on UB when  
the Picture Link function is used.  
PAUSE TIMER  
BATTERY SEL  
10  
20  
30  
60  
ENG  
This selects the time for which the  
REC/PAUSE status is to be  
maintained.  
10/20/30/60: Status is to be held for  
10, 20, 30 or 60 minutes.  
FThis is displayed when the Picture  
Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900,  
optional accessory) has been  
installed.  
NiCd12 ENG  
NiCd13  
NiCd14  
IDXL-40  
L-60  
L-90  
ANTON-  
D
This selects the battery type.  
NiCd12: When a 12V NiCd battery is used  
NiCd13: When a 13V NiCd battery is used  
NiCd14: When a 14V NiCd battery is used  
IDXL-40: When the L-40 battery made  
by IDX is used  
L-60/L-90: When a battery made by  
Sony is used  
ANTON-D: When a battery made by  
Anton Bauer is used  
|Notes{  
ÁSet SW201 on the CAM ENC  
board to ON when the 26P remote  
control function is to be used.  
ÁChange the time on the TIME/  
DATE menu screen when the  
REAL setting is to be used for the  
UB MODE item.  
IDX-D  
The underlining in the variable range  
column indicates the setting in the  
preset mode.  
IDX-D: When a battery made by IDX  
is used digitally  
– 128 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
¢
|
{
V T R F UNC T I ON  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
HUM I D OP E  
2 6 P CON T RO L  
REC S T AR T  
T C MODE  
OF F  
OF F  
TCG VF DISP  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for time code  
display in the viewfinder.  
ON: The time code is displayed.  
OFF: The time code is not displayed.  
NORMA L  
D F  
US ER  
3 0  
N i C d 1 2  
OF F  
UB MODE  
P AUS E T I MER  
B A T T ERY S E L  
T CG V F D I S P  
T CG S E T HO L D OF F  
F I RS T REC T C REGEN  
TCG SET HOLD  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects the TCG operation when  
operation is performed in the following  
sequence: TCG SET>power  
:
:
OFF>power ON>REC.  
ON: The fact that TCG SET has been  
selected is stored in the memory when  
the power is switched off, and  
regeneration is not performed.  
OFF: The fact that TCG SET has  
been selected is not stored in the  
memory when the power is switched  
off, and regeneration is performed.  
FIRST REC TC  
REGEN  
PRESET  
ENG  
This sets the TC REGEN mode when  
recording starts.  
REGEN: Regeneration is performed in  
the time code on the tape.  
PRESET: Regeneration is not  
performed in the time code on the  
tape.  
However, when the mode is  
transferred from REC/PAUSE to REC,  
regeneration is forcibly performed.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 129 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 2 of 4 (SUB menus)  
BATT/TAPE ALARM screen  
The battery end and remaining tape warning beeps heard can be turned off if they disturb the concentration during shooting.  
¢
|
{
B A T T / T A P E A L ARM  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
B A T T NE AR END  
B A T T END  
T A P E NE AR END  
T A P E END  
OF F  
ON  
OF F  
ON  
BATT NEAR END ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
warning beeps heard when the battery  
charge is nearly depleted.  
BATT END  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
warning beeps heard when the battery  
charge is depleted.  
TAPE NEAR  
END  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
warning beeps heard when the tape  
nears the end. (A warning is given  
about 3 minutes before the tape  
reaches its end.)  
TAPE END  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
warning beeps heard when the tape  
has reached its end.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 130 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus)  
CARD READ/WRITE screen  
The operations for loading the menu data from the setup card, saving it on the setup card, and configuring the setup card are set  
on this screen.  
Align the arrow (>) with the item and press the UP or DOWN button to initiate the corresponding operation.  
¢
|
{
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
RE AD  
S E L EC T  
1
1
READ  
ENG  
ENG  
This loads (reads) the data from the  
setup card.  
——  
W
R I T E  
S E L EC T  
CARD CON F I G  
RE AD US ER DA T A  
SELECT  
1
This item is always set to “1”. [It  
cannot be used when the Picture Link  
adaptor board (AJ-YAP900, optional  
accessory) has not been installed.]  
(fixed)  
WRITE  
ENG  
ENG  
This saves (writes) the camera’s data  
onto the setup card.  
——  
SELECT  
1
This item is always set to “1”. [It  
cannot be used when the Picture Link  
adaptor board (AJ-YAP900, optional  
accessory) has not been installed.]  
(fixed)  
CARD CONFIG  
——  
——  
ENG  
ENG  
This formats the setup card.  
READ USER  
DATA  
This loads (reads) the user area data  
in the camera’s memory.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 131 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus)  
CARD R/W SELECT screen  
Whether the recording of specific menu data onto, or the loading of the data from, the setup card is to be set to ON or OFF on this  
screen.  
¢
|
{
CARD R /  
W
S E L EC T  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
I D RE AD /  
MENU1 / 4 L E V E L R /  
MENU1 / 4  
MENU2 / 4 A L L  
W
R I T E  
OF F  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
W
W
W
W
ID READ/WRITE  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for recording  
and loading the camera ID during  
setup card read/write operations.  
(See F)  
S
W
(
»
)
R /  
R /  
R /  
MENU3 / 4 A L L  
ON: Recording/loading is enabled.  
OFF: Recording/loading is disabled.  
MENU-1/4  
LEVEL R/W  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for recording  
and loading the adjustments made  
with the LEVEL item on MAIN menu  
screen 1 of 4 during setup card read/  
write operations.  
ON: Recording/loading is enabled.  
OFF: Recording/loading is disabled.  
MENU-1/4  
SW (È) R/W  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for recording  
and loading the items indicated by (È)  
alongside the ON/OFF items on MAIN  
menu screen 1 of 4 during setup card  
read/write operations.  
ON: Recording/loading is enabled.  
OFF: Recording/loading is disabled.  
MENU-2/4  
ALL R/W  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for recording  
and loading the MAIN menu 2 of 4  
data during setup card read/write  
operations.  
ON: Recording/loading is enabled.  
OFF: Recording/loading is disabled.  
MENU-3/4  
ALL R/W  
ON  
OFF  
USER  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for recording  
and loading the MAIN menu 3 of 4  
data during setup card read/write  
operations.  
ON: Recording/loading is enabled.  
OFF: Recording/loading is disabled.  
FFor instance, set the ID READ/WRITE item to OFF when the camera ID is not to be  
changed when reading from or writing onto the setup card.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 132 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus)  
REC (ASPECT)/PB/RET screen  
The recording, playback and return functions are set on this screen.  
¢
|
(
)
{
REC A S P EC T / P B / RE T  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
REC S I GNA L  
REC MODE  
P B MODE  
CAM  
4
E
3 / 5 0M  
REC SIGNAL  
CAM  
VIDEO  
USER  
ENG  
This selects the video input signals.  
CAM: Signals input from the camera.  
VIDEO: Signals input from the  
GENLOCK IN connector.  
AU TO  
RE T  
S
W
REC CHECK  
FEven when VIDEO has been selected as  
the REC.SIGNAL item setting, the setting  
will revert to CAM when the power is  
turned off and then turned back on.  
REC MODE  
16E9/50M  
4E3/50M  
16E9/25M  
4E3/25M  
ENG  
This selects the mode for recording on  
the VTR.  
16E9/50M: (16:9) signals are recorded  
using the 50 Mbps format.  
4E3/50M: (4:3) signals are recorded  
using the 50 Mbps format.  
16E9/25M: (16:9) signals are recorded  
using the 25 Mbps format.  
4E3/25M: (4:3) signals are recorded  
using the 25 Mbps format.  
PB MODE  
AUTO  
50M  
25M  
USER  
ENG  
This selects the playback mode.  
AUTO: Mode in which the tape is  
played back after the recording mode  
is detected automatically.  
50M: The tape is played back in the  
50M mode.  
25M: The tape is played back in the  
25M mode.  
RET SW  
REC  
CHECK  
CAM  
USER  
ENG  
This selects the RET switch function.  
REC CHECK: The REC CHECK  
operation is performed.  
RET  
MARKF  
CAM RET: The return signal output  
operation is performed.  
(MARK): The MARK switch operation  
is performed.  
FThis is displayed when the Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900, optional acces-  
sory) has been installed.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 133 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus)  
MIC/AUDIO screen  
The MIC/AUDIO items are set on this screen.  
¢
|
{
:
:
:
:
:
:
M I C/AUD I O  
F RON T PO ER  
F RON T M I C  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
W
ON  
4 0 d B  
6 0 d B  
6 0 d B  
µ 4 d B  
RE AR M I C CH 1  
RE AR M I C CH 2  
L I NE CH 1 / CH 2  
RE AR AUD I O  
M I C L O  
M I C L O  
FRONT POWER  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ON: The phantom power is supplied  
to the front microphone.  
OFF: The phantom power is not  
supplied to the front microphone.  
S T EREO  
:
W
W
CU T CH 1 F RON T  
:
CU T CH 2 F RON T  
:
:
:
EMPHA S I S  
L I M I T ER  
T E S T TONE  
OF F  
OF F  
NORMA L  
FRONT MIC  
p40/p50/  
60 dB  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects the camera mic input  
level.  
REAR MIC CH1  
REAR MIC CH2  
LINE CH1/CH2  
REAR AUDIO  
p40/p50/  
p60 dB  
This selects the mic level of the rear  
AUDIO CH1 input jack.  
p40/p50/  
p60 dB  
This selects the mic level of the rear  
AUDIO CH2 input jack.  
o4/0/  
p6 dB  
This selects the line input level of the  
rear AUDIO CH1 and CH2 input jacks.  
STEREO ENG  
MONO  
This selects the rear jack AUDIO CH1  
and CH2 input method.  
STEREO: Stereo input is selected.  
(The CH1 input signals are recorded  
on CH1 and the CH2 input signals are  
recorded on CH2.)  
MONO: Monaural input is selected.  
(The CH1 and CH2 input signals are  
mixed, and the mixed signals are  
recorded on both CH1 and CH2.)  
MIC LOWCUT  
CH1  
FRONT ENG  
REAR  
F&R  
FRONT: The CH1 input high-pass  
filter is set to ON only when FRONT is  
selected.  
OFF  
REAR: The CH1 input high-pass filter  
is set to ON only when REAR is  
selected.  
F&R: The CH1 input high-pass filter is  
set to ON regardless of whether  
FRONT or REAR is selected.  
OFF: The CH1 input high-pass filter is  
set to OFF.  
MIC LOWCUT  
CH2  
FRONT ENG  
REAR  
F&R  
FRONT: The CH2 input high-pass  
filter is set to ON only when FRONT is  
selected.  
OFF  
REAR: The CH2 input high-pass filter  
is set to ON only when REAR is  
selected.  
F&R: The CH2 input high-pass filter is  
set to ON regardless of whether  
FRONT or REAR is selected.  
OFF: The CH2 input high-pass filter is  
set to OFF.  
|Note{  
ÁThe frequency response when  
ON is selected for the MIC  
LOWCUT item setting is 200 Hz  
to 10 kHz.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 134 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus)  
¢
|
{
:
:
:
:
:
:
M I C/AUD I O  
F RON T PO ER  
F RON T M I C  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
W
ON  
4 0 d B  
6 0 d B  
6 0 d B  
µ 4 d B  
RE AR M I C CH 1  
RE AR M I C CH 2  
L I NE CH 1 / CH 2  
RE AR AUD I O  
M I C L O  
M I C L O  
EMPHASIS  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
emphasis during recording. The EE  
output signals are also linked with the  
setting of this switch.  
S T EREO  
:
W
W
CU T CH 1 F RON T  
:
CU T CH 2 F RON T  
:
:
:
EMPHA S I S  
L I M I T ER  
T E S T TONE  
OF F  
OF F  
NORMA L  
LIMITER  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the audio  
limiter.  
ON: The audio limiter will be  
activated.  
OFF: The audio limiter will not be  
activated.  
TEST TONE  
NORMAL ENG  
ALWAYS  
OFF  
NORMAL: The test tone signal is  
output when the CAM/BAR switch is  
set to BAR and the AUDIO IN switch  
CH1 is set to FRONT.  
CHSEL  
ALWAYS: The test tone signal is  
output when the CAM/BAR switch is  
set to BAR.  
OFF: The test tone signal is not  
output.  
CHSEL: The test tone signal is output  
to the selected channel when the  
CAM/BAR switch is set to BAR and the  
AUDIO IN CH1 and/or CH2 switch is  
set to FRONT.  
|Notes{  
ÁThe LIMITER item initiates the  
limiter operation at level  
equivalent to 3 dB below the  
peak (o18 dB).  
ÁThe AUDIO SELECT initiates  
the limiter operation at the MAN  
setting and the AGC operation  
at the AUTO setting.  
a
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 135 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus)  
GENLOCK/IRIS screen  
The GENLOCK and IRIS control settings are performed on this screen.  
¢
|
{
GEN L OCK / I R I S  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
GEN L OCK  
I N T  
0 7  
1 2 8  
0
1 2 8  
0 5 0  
H
H
PHA S E COARS E  
PHA S E F I NE  
GENLOCK  
EXT  
INT  
ENG  
This sets the cyclical signal of the  
camera signal.  
SC PHA S E COARS E  
SC PHA S E F I NE  
A . I R I S L E V E L  
A . I R I S P E A K / A V E 0 5 0  
A . I R I S MODE  
S . I R I S L E V E L  
INT: Synchronization with the internal  
reference signals that are not related  
to the reference signals input to the  
GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector.  
EXT: Synchronization with the  
reference signal which is input to the  
GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector.  
NORM1  
1 0 0  
H PHASE  
COARSE  
0
.
ENG  
ENG  
For the coarse adjustment of the H  
phase in the genlock mode.  
.
.
7
.
.
.
15  
H PHASE FINE  
0
.
For the fine adjustment of the H phase  
in the genlock mode.  
.
.
128  
.
.
.
255  
SC PHASE  
COARSE  
0
.
ENG  
ENG  
For the coarse adjustment of the SC  
phase in the genlock mode.  
.
.
3
SC PHASE FINE  
0
.
For the fine adjustment of the SC  
phase in the genlock mode.  
.
.
128  
.
.
.
255  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
0
.
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the target value for the auto  
iris. The brightness (iris) is controlled  
using this value. The higher the  
number selected, the greater the  
brightness.  
.
.
50  
.
.
.
100  
A.IRIS PEAK/  
AVE  
0
.
This sets the auto iris peak/average  
value ratio. The closer the selected  
value is to 0, the more the type of  
control is exercised toward AVE  
control; the closer it is to 100, the more  
it is exercised toward PEAK control.  
.
.
50  
.
.
.
100  
A.IRIS MODE  
S.IRIS LEVEL  
NORM1  
NORM2  
CENTR  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects the auto iris mode.  
NORM1: Light metering over the  
entire screen (except the edges).  
NORM2: Light metering over the  
entire screen (except the top).  
CENTR: Light metering at the screen  
center only.  
0
.
This sets the target value for the super  
iris.  
(Backlight compensation mode)  
.
.
100  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 136 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 3 of 4 (SUB menus)  
VIDEO OUT screen  
The VIDEO OUT items are set on this screen.  
¢
|
{
V I DEO OU T  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
V I DEO OU T S E L ENC  
CHARAC T ER  
:
ON  
VIDEO OUT SEL  
MONI  
ENC  
ENG  
This selects whether to switch the  
VIDEO OUT signals to monitor signals  
or to the encoder signals.  
CHARACTER  
ON  
ENG  
This selects whether to display  
OFF  
characters in the VIDEO OUT signals.  
ON: Characters are displayed.  
OFF: Characters are not displayed.  
TIME/DATE screen  
The date and time are set on this screen. When the UP or DOWN button is pressed after the date and/or time have been  
changed, the settings will be entered.  
¢
|
{
T I ME / DA T E  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Remarks  
This sets the year.  
Item  
:
:
:
:
Y E AR  
MON T H  
DA Y  
9 9  
0 1  
0 1  
0 0  
YEAR  
00 to 99 ENG  
HOUR  
MONTH  
DAY  
1 to 12  
1 to 31  
0 to 23  
0 to 59  
——  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the month.  
:
M I NU T E 0 0  
This sets the day.  
»
T I ME / DA T E S E T  
HOUR  
This sets the hours.  
MINUTE  
TIME/DATE SET  
This sets the minutes.  
This enters the time/date settings.  
|Note{  
Seconds cannot be set. The time always starts from the zero second setting.  
LENS SEL/ADJ screen  
The lens adjustment items are set on this screen.  
¢|  
{
L ENS S E L / AD J  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
L ENS S E L EC T NORM  
:
:
F 2 . 8 AD J  
F 1 6 AD J  
OF F  
OF F  
LENS SELECT  
NORM  
R.COV  
ENG  
NORM: This is selected when the  
normal lens is used.  
R.COV: This is selected when a lens  
with an X0.8 ratio converter is used.  
F2.8 ADJ  
F16 ADJ  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
The voltage is output only when  
selected to ON.  
ON  
OFF  
The voltage is output only when  
selected to ON.  
|Note{  
When using a lens which enables the open and close limits of the lens iris to be ad-  
justed, set either F2.8 ADJ or F16 ADJ to ON, and repeatedly adjust the lens iris until  
it is set to F2.8 or F16, respectively. (This adjustment need not be performed if the  
lens does not have this adjustment function.)  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 137 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
USER MENU SEL 1 of 3 screen  
The menu page displays are set to ON or OFF on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“.”) which  
respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.  
¢|  
{
US ER MENU S E L 1 / 3  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
E
ROP  
MA T R I X  
.
ROP  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the ROP MENU item.  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
L O  
W
S E T T I NG  
M I D S E T T I NG  
H I GH S E T T I NG  
ADD I T I ONA L D T L  
S K I N TONE D T L  
KNE E / L E V E L  
F L ARE / GAMMA  
CAMERA S E T T I NG  
MATRIX  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the MATRIX item.  
LOW SETTING  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the LOW SETTING  
item.  
E: ON  
: OFF  
.
MID SETTING  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the MID SETTING  
item.  
HIGH SETTING  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the HIGH SETTING  
item.  
ADDITIONAL  
DTL  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the ADDITIONAL DTL  
item.  
SKIN TONE DTL  
KNEE/LEVEL  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the SKIN TONE DTL  
item.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the KNEE/LEVEL  
item.  
FLARE/GAMMA  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the FLARE/GAMMA  
item.  
CAMERA  
SETTING  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the CAMERA  
SETTING item.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 138 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
USER MENU SEL 2 of 3 screen  
The menu page displays are set to ON or OFF on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“.”) which  
respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.  
¢|  
{
US ER MENU S E L 2 / 3  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
E
E
V F D I S P L A Y  
V F I ND I CA TOR  
CAMERA I D  
SHU T T ER S P E ED  
S YNCHRO SCAN  
! L ED  
VF DISPLAY  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the VF DISPLAY item.  
E
.
E
VF INDICATOR  
CAMERA ID  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the VF INDICATOR  
item.  
.
.
.
.
.
CAMERA  
S
W
MODE  
SUP ER GA I N  
V T R F UNC T I ON  
B A T T / T A P E A L ARM  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the CAMERA ID item.  
E: ON  
: OFF  
.
SHUTTER  
SPEED  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the SHUTTER  
SPEED item.  
SYNCHRO  
SCAN  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the SYNCHRO SCAN  
item.  
!LED  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the !LED item.  
CAMERA SW  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the CAMERA SW  
MODE item.  
SUPER GAIN  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the SUPER GAIN  
item.  
VTR FUNCTION  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the VTR FUNCTION  
item.  
BATT/TAPE  
ALARM  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the BATT/TAPE  
ALARM item.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 139 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
USER MENU SEL 3 of 3 screen  
The menu page displays are set to ON or OFF on this screen. Before each screen item is an asterisk (“E”) or dot (“.”) which  
respectively indicates whether the setting is ON or OFF.  
¢|  
{
US ER MENU S E L 3 / 3  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
E
CARD RE AD /  
W
R I T E  
.
CARD R /  
W
S E L EC T  
CARD READ/  
WRITE  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the CARD READ/  
WRITE item.  
(
)
E
REC A S P EC T / P B / RE T  
M I C / AUD I O  
.
.
.
.
.
GEN L OCK / I R I S  
V I DEO OU T  
T I ME / DA T E  
CARD R/W  
SELECT  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the CARD R/W  
SELECT item.  
L ENS S E L / AD J  
REC (ASPECT)/  
PB/RET  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the REC (ASPECT)/  
PB/RET item.  
E: ON  
: OFF  
.
MIC/AUDIO  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the MIC/AUDIO item.  
GENLOCK/IRIS  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the GENLOCK/IRIS  
item.  
VIDEO OUT  
TIME/DATE  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the VIDEO OUT item.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the TIME/DATE item.  
LENS SEL/ADJ  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the user  
menu display of the LENS SEL/ADJ  
item.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 140 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
AUTO SHADING screen  
The AUTO SHADING items are set on this screen. Align the arrow with the BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or DOWN  
button to initiate the corresponding operation.  
¢
|
{
AU TO SHAD I NG  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
BLACK  
Remarks  
B L ACK  
(
)
W
H I T E V . S A  
B L ACK COMP E  
H I T E COMP E  
W
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This initiates AUTO BLACK SHADING  
(DIGITAL start).  
:
:
——  
——  
ON  
ON  
W
WHITE (V.SAW)  
BLACK COMPE  
WHITE COMPE  
This initiates AUTO BLACK SHADING  
(V.SAW start).  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the digital  
black shading compensation.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for the digital  
white shading compensation.  
|Note{  
When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is held down at the ABB position for 10 or more  
seconds, the auto black shading compensation is performed automatically.  
EVALUATION screen  
The items on this screen are set when an evaluation is to be performed.  
¢
|
{
E V A L UA T I ON  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
:
:
:
S / N  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
MODU L A T I ON  
RE SO L U T I ON  
S ENS I T I V I T Y  
S/N  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This sets the signal-to-noise ratio  
measurement to ON or OFF.  
MODULATION  
RESOLUTION  
SENSITIVITY  
ON  
OFF  
This sets the modulation measurement  
to ON or OFF.  
ON  
OFF  
This sets the resolution measurement  
to ON or OFF.  
ON  
OFF  
This sets the sensitivity measurement  
to ON or OFF.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 141 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
S/N measurement screen  
The settings for the signal-to-noise ratio measurement are performed on this screen.  
|
S / N  
{
E V A L UA T I ON  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
¢
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
µ 0 0  
Y
DE T A I L  
HF COMP  
GAMMA  
MA T R I X  
F L ARE  
M . P ED  
V I DEO OU T  
S/N  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the S/N  
ratio setting.  
DETAIL  
H-F COMP  
GAMMA  
MATRIX  
FLARE  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for DTL.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for H-F  
COMP.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for GAMMA.  
This selects ON or OFF for MATRIX.  
This selects ON or OFF for FLARE.  
This adjusts the master pedestal.  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
M.PED  
p100  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
VIDEO OUT  
ENC  
Y
ENG  
This switches the VIDEO OUT.  
R
G
B
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 142 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
Modulation measurement screen  
The settings for the modulation measurement are performed on this screen.  
|
{
E V A L UA T I ON  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
¢
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
MODU L A T I ON  
DE T A I L  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
µ 0 0  
Y
HF COMP  
GAMMA  
MA T R I X  
F L ARE  
M . P ED  
V I DEO OU T  
MODULATION  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
modulation measurement.  
DETAIL  
H-F COMP  
GAMMA  
MATRIX  
FLARE  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for DTL.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for H-F  
COMP.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for GAMMA.  
This selects ON or OFF for MATRIX.  
This selects ON or OFF for FLARE.  
This adjusts the master pedestal.  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
M.PED  
p100  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
VIDEO OUT  
ENC  
Y
ENG  
This switches the VIDEO OUT.  
R
G
B
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 143 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
Resolution measurement screen  
The settings for the resolution measurement are performed on this screen.  
|
{
E V A L UA T I ON  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
¢
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
RE SO L U T I ON  
DE T A I L  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
µ 0 0  
Y
HF COMP  
GAMMA  
MA T R I X  
F L ARE  
M . P ED  
V I DEO OU T  
RESOLUTION  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
resolution measurement.  
DETAIL  
H-F COMP  
GAMMA  
MATRIX  
FLARE  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for DTL.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for H-F  
COMP.  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for GAMMA.  
This selects ON or OFF for MATRIX.  
This selects ON or OFF for FLARE.  
This adjusts the master pedestal.  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
M.PED  
p100  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
VIDEO OUT  
ENC  
Y
This switches the VIDEO OUT.  
R
G
B
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 144 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
Sensitivity measurement screen  
The settings for the sensitivity measurement are performed on this screen.  
|
{
E V A L UA T I ON  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
¢
:
:
:
:
:
S ENS I T I V I T Y  
KNE E  
OF F  
OF F  
OF F  
µ 0 0  
Y
W
. C L I P  
SENSITIVITY  
ON  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
This selects ON or OFF for the  
sensitivity measurement.  
M . P ED  
V I DEO OU T  
KNEE  
ON  
OFF  
This selects ON or OFF for KNEE.  
This selects ON or OFF for W.CLIP.  
This adjusts the master pedestal.  
W.CLIP  
M.PED  
ON  
OFF  
p100  
.
.
.
o0  
.
.
.
o100  
VIDEO OUT  
ENC  
Y
ENG  
This switches the VIDEO OUT.  
R
G
B
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 145 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)  
INITIALIZE screen  
The MENU display item settings are reset on this screen. Align the arrow (>) with the item and press the UP or DOWN button to  
initiate the corresponding operation.  
¢
|
{
I N I T I A L I Z E  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
RE AD F AC TORY DA T A  
R I T E US ER DA T A  
W
READ FACTORY  
DATA  
——  
ENG  
ENG  
This returns the menu data to the  
factory settings.  
WRITE USER  
DATA  
——  
This saves the menu data inherent to  
the user in the camera’s memory.  
|Note{  
The camera ID is not returned to the factory setting.  
DIAGNOSTIC screen  
The unit’s operating statuses and software version are displayed on this screen.  
|
{
D I AGNOS T I C  
Variable  
range  
VF  
display  
Item  
Remarks  
:
OP ERA T I ON  
DRUM RUNN I NG 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 h  
T HRE AD I NG  
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 h  
:
:
0 0 0 0 0 1 0  
OPERATION  
ENG  
Unit’s operating time with the power  
ON  
——  
——  
——  
|
|
|
|
{
V T R S Y SCON  
CAM S Y SCON  
DA T A ROM  
DV  
V e r P 1 . 0 0  
V e r 1 . 0 1 . 0  
V e r 1 . 0  
V e r 1 . 0 0  
. . ∑  
{
{
DRUM RUNNING  
THREADING  
ENG  
ENG  
Rotating time of the drum  
{
Number of times the tape has been  
loaded  
VTR SYSCON  
CAM SYSCON  
DATA ROM  
DV  
——  
——  
——  
——  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
Software version display  
Software version display  
Software version display  
Software version display  
ÁThe DIAGNOSTIC screen can be displayed on the viewfinder when the MENU SET/  
OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is held down, and the PAGE switch  
is pressed.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
USER menu: The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.  
ENG menu: The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are  
held down together.  
– 146 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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-  
Warning ing  
display battery  
Remain-  
ing tape  
length  
Warning  
tone  
Warning  
contents  
VTR (section)  
operation  
WARN-  
ING  
lamp  
Countermeasures  
Warning  
display  
REC  
lamp  
Item  
status  
level  
display  
display  
Head clogging is  
detected and a  
warning tone  
emitted. Images  
may not be  
recorded properly. cannot be  
RF flashing status recorded properly  
can be held until  
Clean the heads.  
If images still  
Emitted  
4 times  
per  
second  
F1)  
Flashes Flashes  
4 times 4 times  
Video head  
clogging,  
recording  
Flashes  
F1)  
RF  
RF  
per  
per  
after the heads  
are cleaned,  
second second  
system trouble REC/PAUSE  
mode is activated, consult your  
and it goes off  
when REC/  
dealer.  
PAUSE mode is  
released.  
Turn off the power  
and consult your  
dealer. (Lamps  
may flash briefly  
and then go off  
when tape running  
starts, but this  
does not indicate  
trouble.)  
Recording  
Flashes Flashes Emitted  
4 times 4 times 4 times The servo is  
continues, but  
images may not  
be recorded  
properly.  
SERVO  
SERVO Lighted  
per  
per  
per  
out of order.  
second second second  
Emitted  
4 times  
per  
second  
F1)  
If tape running  
stops and the  
Recording  
continues, but  
stops if tape  
sticking occurs.  
Playback, fast  
forward and  
rewind operation  
stops.  
HUMID display  
does not go off  
even when the  
power is turned off  
and then on again,  
wait until the  
Flashes  
4 times  
per  
HUMID  
HUMID Lighted  
Lighted  
Condensation  
second  
Continu-  
ous  
tone F2)  
display goes off.  
An error code  
appears in the  
time code display  
position of the  
display window  
(LCD) and the  
VTR stops.  
Check the error  
code in the display  
window (see  
page 149) and  
consult your  
dealer.  
Flashes Flashes  
4 times 4 times  
Continu-  
ous  
tone  
Tape wind-up  
trouble  
SLACK  
SLACK Flashes  
per  
per  
second second  
F1) During recording  
F2) During playback, fast forward or rewind  
|Note{  
If a cleaning tape is not available to deal with video head clogging, etc., first estab-  
lish the STOP mode and then press the STOP button again while the RESET but-  
ton on the side panel is kept depressed. While these buttons are held down, the  
cleaning roller will clean the heads for a maximum of 10 seconds.  
– 147 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Warning System  
Display window (LCD)  
Lamps  
Remain-  
ing  
battery  
level  
Remain-  
ing tape  
length  
Warning  
tone  
Warning  
contents  
VTR (section)  
operation  
WARN-  
ING  
lamp  
Countermeasures  
Warning Warning  
display display  
status  
REC  
lamp  
Item  
display  
display  
1 of the  
7 bars  
displayed;  
5-0  
display  
inside  
the  
viewfinder  
flashes  
Flashes  
1 time  
per  
Flashes Emitted  
The tape is  
nearing its  
end.  
Flashes  
1 time  
per  
4 times  
per  
Operation  
continues.  
Replace the tape  
as necessary.  
F1)  
E TAPE  
F
secondF1) second second  
TAPE END  
Flashes  
4 times  
per  
Recording,  
Continu- The tape has  
Replace the  
cassette or rewind  
the tape.  
All 7 bars  
displayed  
playback or fast  
forward operation  
stops.  
Flashes  
Lighted  
ous  
reached its  
end.  
tone  
second  
Flashes Flashes Emitted  
1 of the  
Flashes 7 bars  
The battery  
has almost run  
out.  
Replace the  
battery as  
necessary.  
1 time  
per  
1 time  
per  
4 times  
per  
Operation  
continues.  
displayed  
BATTERY E BATT  
second second secondF1)  
END  
F
Flashes  
Continu-  
1 time  
All 7 bars  
displayed  
The battery  
has run out.  
Replace the  
battery.  
Flashes  
Lighted  
ous  
Operation stops.  
per  
tone  
secondF3)  
Error code  
[00:00:00:11] will  
be displayed for  
5 seconds in the  
time code display  
Flashes Flashes  
4 times 4 times Emitted  
per per 4 times  
second second per  
Memory status position in the  
error between status display  
SYSCON and window.  
Switch the power  
OFF and consult  
your local dealer.  
No  
display  
No display  
for  
for  
second  
DV.  
However, the  
3 se-  
conds  
3 se-  
conds  
F1)  
main unit will be  
put into Enforced  
Recording mode  
and recording will  
continue.  
F1) During recording  
F2) During playback, fast forward or rewind  
F3) During recording, the REC and BATT lamps flash in alternation.  
When recording is paused (REC/PAUSE), the REC and BATT lamps flash together.  
|Notes{  
ÁWhen trouble occurs with the external VTR connected to the unit, warnings are displayed only by the unit’s REC and TALLY  
lamps.  
ÁWhen connecting the external VTR to the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor and recording simultaneously with the internal and  
external VTRs, the REC and TALLY lamps flash if trouble occurs in either VTR. Check the warning displays of each VTR to  
confirm the error contents.  
Warning system priorities are as follows.  
1 SLACK  
2 BATTERY END  
3 TAPE END  
4 HUMID  
5 SERVO  
6 RF  
7 BATTERY NEAR END  
8 TAPE NEAR END  
– 148 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
1
2
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).  
3
While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until  
the tape is ejected.  
1 This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after the first turn until the unload-  
ing can be started.  
2 This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns after the first turn until the tape is  
ejected.  
4
5
Remove the cassette.  
Return the rubber cap to its original position.  
|Notes{  
1. Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency.  
2. Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Other-  
wise, the mechanism may be damaged.  
3. After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into placed even when an attempt is  
made to close it. Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism’s  
operation, and then close the cassette holder.  
4. A clicking sound will be heard when the EMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is made by  
the real drive operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.  
Cassette holder  
A Set the power to OFF.  
B
C Push in and turn at the same time.  
1
This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after  
the first turn until the unloading can be started.  
This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns after  
the first turn until the tape is ejected.  
EMERGENCY screw  
2
Error Codes  
When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear in the  
display window.  
Code  
Contents  
No.  
7
8
Recording signal trouble  
Solenoid trouble  
9
The servo is not locked.  
Condensation has occurred.  
Supply reel trouble  
Take-up reel trouble  
Capstan trouble  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Cylinder trouble  
Loading trouble  
– 149 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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 condensation,  
and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum. Therefore, the following  
points should be observed.  
ÁIf the unit is moved under conditions where condensation may occur, eject the tape.  
ÁBefore inserting the tape, set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display in the  
display window is not lighted. If the HUMID display is lighted, do not insert the tape until the  
display goes off.  
|Note{  
To ensure safe operation, MID continues to flash for 80 minutes after the condensation detection  
has been released. During this period, the function buttons will not respond even when they are  
operated.  
The HUMID display  
is not lighted.  
Cleaning the Video Heads  
Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the  
cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for the  
cleaning tape carefully before use.  
Cleaning the Viewfinder  
ÁDo not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder.  
ÁWipe the lens with lens cleaner available on the market.  
ÁAbsolutely do not wipe the mirror. If dirt, etc. has adhered to the mirror, remove it using a air  
blower available on the market.  
Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras  
Smear  
Smear occurs when shooting high-intensity subjects, and occurs more easily as the electronic  
shutter speed increases.  
– 150 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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  
3
4
2
2
1
1
2
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.  
ÁIf the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off.  
ÁIf five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted, replace the battery  
pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack.  
3
4
Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and top panel, and then press  
the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.  
Check the following items, and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.  
ÁThe cassette is not set to the write protect status.  
ÁThere is no slack in the tape.  
Inspecting the Camera Section  
Set the switches as follows.  
WHITE BAL: A or B  
OUTPUT: BARS  
Gain: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too  
dark, it is set to the appropriate gain.  
Iris: AUTO  
VTR SAVE/STBY: STBY  
Zoom: AUTO  
– 151 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Inspections Before Shooting  
Inspecting the Viewfinder  
1
2
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.  
3
Check the following items.  
(1) Press the PAGE button, and check that the setting MAIN menu appears on the viewfind-  
er screen.  
(2) Press the PAGE button, and check that the setting MAIN menu page changes.  
(3) Press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and check that the cursor moves on the page.  
(4) Press the UP or DOWN button, and check that one of the SUB menus opens.  
(5) Press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and check that the cursor moves on the page.  
(6) Press the UP or DOWN button, and check that the setting or ON/OFF display of the item  
selected by the cursor changes.  
4
5
Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM, and change the CC and ND filter knob set-  
tings. Check that the number of the FILTER display on the viewfinder screen changes in  
accordance with the knob position.  
Perform the following operation and check that the (!) lamp lights when the items set to ON on  
the “(!) LED” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 are operated.  
(1) Set the gain to any value other than 0 dB with the GAIN switch.  
(2) Set the SHUTTER switch to ON.  
(3) Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.  
(4) Insert the lens extender.  
(5) Set the FILTER knob to any position other than “1B”.  
6
7
8
Press the SHUTTER switch repeatedly from the ON position to the SEL side and check that  
the shutter setting on the viewfinder screen changes.  
Aim the lens at an appropriate subject and turn the focus ring to bring the subject into focus.  
Check the image appearing in the viewfinder.  
Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to “FRONT MIC”, and set LEVEL METER on  
the “VF INDICATOR” SUB menu page of the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 to “CH1”.  
Check that the audio level appears on the viewfinder screen when sound is input from the  
microphone which has been connected to the MIC IN jack on the front panel.  
Check that the audio level display is cleared from the viewfinder screen when LEVEL METER  
on the “VF INDICATOR” SUB menu page of the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 is set to “OFF”.  
9
Check that the zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen when the ZEBRA switch is set  
to ON, and disappears when the ZEBRA switch is set to OFF.  
|Note{  
Depending on the setting conditions, the items and functions in steps 3 to 6 may not operate.  
If this is the case, switch the unit to the engineer mode, set DISPLAY MODE on the “VF DISPLAY”  
menu page to “3”, and set the required items on the SHUTTER SPEED, (!) LED and USER MENU  
SELECT pages 1 of 3 to 3 of 3.  
– 152 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Inspections Before Shooting  
Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions  
1
2
3
4
5
6
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 man-  
ual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.  
Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the lens at subjects with differing bright-  
ness to check that the automatic iris adjustment functions.  
Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the iris ring to check the manual iris adjust-  
ment.  
Hold down the instant iris automatic adjustment button and aim the lens at subjects with  
differing brightness to check the instant iris automatic adjustment performance.  
Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and change the GAIN switch setting toL, M  
and H to check the following items.  
ÁThe iris is adjusted with respect to subjects with the same brightness in accordance with  
the switch setting.  
ÁThe gain value display on the viewfinder screen changes in accordance with the switch  
setting.  
7
When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the extender to the used position to check  
that the extender functions properly.  
Perform “(1) Tape Running Inspections” to “(4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections” below consecutively.  
Inspecting the VTR Section  
(1) Tape Running Inspections  
1
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the  
viewfinder lights.  
2
3
4
5
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.  
Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.  
Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.  
Press the unit’s VTR START button and check the following items.  
ÁThe tape reels turn.  
ÁThe counter display number changes.  
ÁThe REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.  
ÁThe RF and SERVO lamps in the display window do not light.  
6
Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp  
inside the viewfinder goes off.  
7
8
Check the same operations as in steps 5 and 6 using the VTR button of the lens.  
Press the RESET button and check that the counter display number changes to  
“00:00:00:00”.  
9
Set the LIGHT switch to ON and check that the display window is illuminated.  
10  
Press the REW button to rewind the tape for a few moments, and then press the PLAY/  
PAUSE button. Check that the recording, playback and rewind operations are performed  
properly.  
11  
Press the FF button and check that fast forward operation is performed properly.  
– 153 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Inspections Before Shooting  
(2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions  
1
2
3
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.  
(3) Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions  
1
2
3
Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC].  
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to MAN.  
Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls and check that the level display increases when  
the controls are turned to the right.  
(4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections  
1
2
3
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.  
Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes.  
Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack. Check that the sound to the speaker is cut off and  
that the microphone sound can be heard from the earphone.  
4
Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes.  
(5) Inspections when Using an External Microphone  
1
2
3
Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors.  
Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to REAR [MIC].  
Aim the microphone at a sound source and check that the audio level meter in the display  
window and the audio level display inside the viewfinder change in accordance with the  
sound level. Each channel can also be checked separately by connecting a single micro-  
phone to each channel.  
(6) Time Code and User Bit-Related Inspections  
1
2
Set the user bit as necessary.  
ÁSee “Setting the User Bit” (page 84) for a description of setting methods.  
Set the time code.  
ÁSee “Setting the Time Code” (page 83) for a description of setting methods.  
3
4
Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.  
Press the VTR START button.  
Check that the tape runs and the counter display number changes.  
5
6
7
Press the VTR START button again.  
Check that the tape stops and the counter display number stops changing.  
Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.  
Check that the counter display number changes regardless of the tape running status.  
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.  
Check that the set user bit is displayed.  
– 154 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Specifications  
General  
Power supply voltage:  
Power consumption:  
DC 12 V  
28 W  
Operating temperature:  
Storage temperature:  
Operating humidity:  
Continuous operating time:  
Weight:  
32uF to 104uF (0uC to 40uC)  
p4uF to 140uF (p20uC to 60uC)  
Less than 85% (relative humidity)  
Approx. 90 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery)  
14.52 lbs (6.6 kg) (incld. main unit, viewfinder, lens,  
battery pack, tape and microphone)  
413/16½ (W)q81/16½ (H) (excluding grip)q123/8½ (D)  
122.5q204q313 mm  
Dimensions:  
Camera Section  
Pick-up devices:  
System:  
Picture elements:  
Spectral system:  
Built-in filters:  
2/3-inch on-chip IT type of CCD  
RGB 3-CCD system  
520,000 pixels  
F1.4 prism system  
A; Cross  
B; 3200K  
C; 4300K  
D; 6300K  
1; Clear  
2; 1/4 ND  
3; 1/16 ND  
4; 1/64 ND  
Quantization:  
10-bit A/D (R, G and B channels each)  
16-bit long operation, 18 MHz/36 MHz  
18.0 MHz  
Any 3 position settings from p3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24  
and 30 dB  
Digital signal processing:  
Horizontal drive frequency:  
Programmable gains:  
Super gain:  
30, 36, 43, 46 dB, selectable  
Shutter speeds:  
1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.  
Synchro scan mode; 1/60.8 sec. to 1/250 sec.  
2/3½ Bayonet type  
Lens mount:  
Sensitivity:  
F11 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection)  
Minimum subject brightness: Approx. 0.16 lux (at F1.4, o46 dB)  
Image S/N ratio:  
63 dB (typ)  
Horizontal resolution:  
Vertical resolution:  
Sampling frequency:  
Registration:  
750 lines (center)  
400 lines/450 lines (SUPER V mode)  
18 MHz  
Below 0.05% (entire range) (excluding lens distortion)  
Below measurable limit (excluding lens)  
Geometric distortion:  
Viewfinder (AJ-VF10, optional accessory)  
CRT:  
1.5½ monochrome  
Horizontal resolution:  
External controls/switches  
600 lines (center)  
Controls; BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING  
Switches; TALLY, ZEBRA  
– 155 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Specifications  
VTR Section  
VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit)  
Bands:  
Y; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz o1.0 dB/p3.0 dB  
PB, PR; 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz o1.0 dB/p3.0 dB  
Better than 55 dB  
S/N ratio:  
K factor (2T pulse):  
Y/C delay:  
Within 2%  
Within 30ns  
VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit)  
Sampling frequency:  
Quantization:  
48 kHz (synchronized to video)  
16 bits  
Frequency response:  
20 Hz to 20 kHzt1.0 dB (at reference level with OFF setting  
for MIC LOWCUT on setting menu)  
85 dB or more (at 1 kHz, AWTD)  
Within 0.1% (at 1 kHz, reference level)  
Below measurable limit  
Dynamic range:  
Distortion:  
Wow & flutter:  
Head room:  
Emphasis:  
20 dB  
T1r50 ¯s, T2r15 ¯s (can be turned ON/OFF)  
VTR Tape Travel System  
Tape used:  
DVCPRO format 1/4-inch M cassette tape  
Tape speed:  
67.640 mm/sec (at 50 Mbps)  
33.820 mm/sec (at 25 Mbps)  
Recording/playback time:  
Approx. 33 min. (at 50 Mbps, using AJ-P66MP)  
Approx. 66 min. (at 25 Mbps, using AJ-P66MP)  
Approx. 3 min. (using AJ-P66MP)  
FF/REW time:  
Connectors  
Input  
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2  
(XLR x2, 3 pins, female):  
MIC/LINE switchable, balanced, more than 10 kilohms  
MIC; Menu setting to p60, p50, p40 dBu  
Phantom o48 V, ON/OFF switchable  
LINE; Menu setting to p6, 0, o4 dBu  
MIC IN (XLR, 3 pins, female): FRONT MIC; Phantom o48 V  
REAR MIC; Phantom o48 V/o12 V (selectable using internal  
switch), balanced, 3 kilohms Menu setting to p60,  
p50, p40 dBu  
GENLOCK IN/  
(VIDEO IN) (BNC):  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms (signals can be monitored on EVF and  
recorded by menu selection)  
TIME CODE IN (BNC):  
0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kilohms  
Output  
CAMERA OUT (BNC):  
VIDEO OUT (BNC):  
AUDIO OUT  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
(XLR, 3 pins, male):  
o4 dBu, balanced, low impedance CH1, CH2 or MIX  
selectable  
TIME CODE OUT (BNC):  
1.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PHONES (stereo mini jack·2)  
Other  
DC IN (XLR, 4 pins, male):  
DC OUT (4 pins):  
LENS (12 pins)  
ECU (6 pins)  
DC 12 V  
DC 12 V, 100 mA  
Accessories  
Shoulder strap (q1), battery connector (including screws) for supporting Sony battery, AUDIO  
LEVEL CH1 control knob (including screw) (q1), Holder for an Anton Bauer battery (already  
mounted on main unit)  
– 156 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Specifications  
Related Components  
Power supply related  
AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs  
AG-B425 battery charger (for charging AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs)  
AU-M402H battery case  
AJ-B75 AC adaptor  
Viewfinder  
AJ-VF10, AJ-VF15 1.5-inch viewfinders  
AJ-VF20W 2.0-inch viewfinder  
AJ-VF53 5-inch viewfinder  
External VTR-related  
Portable video cassette recorders  
VTR adaptor (for connecting portable VTR)  
AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output connector  
AQ-EC1 extension control unit  
Connecting cables  
ÁFor connecting external VTR to 26-pin interface  
ÁFor connecting external VTR to 14-pin/26-pin interface  
ÁSHAN-C12TCA multi-connector cable  
Audio components  
AJ-MC700P microphone kit  
Stereo microphone  
AJ-MH700P microphone holder  
WX-RA700 wireless microphone receiver  
WX-R980 camera attachment  
Maintenance products  
AJ-CL12MP cleaning tape  
AJ-SC900 soft carrying case  
AJ-HT900 carrying case  
SHAN-RC700 rain cover  
Other  
AJ-YAP900 Picture Link adaptor board  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
– 157 –  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY  
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:  
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835  
Central Region:  
1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200  
WESTERN ZONE:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
Dallas Region:  
6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726  
No. CA/Northwest Region:  
5870 Stoneridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 416-5108  
Government Marketing Department:  
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840  
PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:  
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EST) (800) 334-4881/24 Hr. Fax (800) 334-4880  
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
Emergency 24 Hour Parts & Service (800) 222-0741  
TRAINING INFORMATION:  
Digital System Products - (201) 392-6852  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010  
Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V.  
Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127  
Printed in Japan  
VQT8309-5  
P
F0399H6010-100 D  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  

Miele Ventilation Hood DA 5960 W User Manual
Milan Technology Switch MIL S1600S User Manual
Milwaukee Impact Driver 2663 059 User Manual
Mr Handsfree Bluetooth Headset GBNLFRDKCZSKEI User Manual
MSi Computer Hardware G52 MA00362 User Manual
Multiquip Trash Compactor MVH R60H User Manual
NEC Drill 0724 20 User Manual
Newcon Optik Binoculars NVS7 2 4x User Manual
Oregon Scientific Clock RM106A User Manual
Parasound Stereo Amplifier A 31 User Manual