Camera/VTR
AJ-
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Operating Instructions
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Remaining battery charge and audio channel level
and remaining tape displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Displays relating to errors and warnings . . . . . . .45
Displays relating to time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjusting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adjustments and setup using the setting
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power supply section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Accessory mounting section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Audio function section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Viewfinder section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Shooting (recording)/playback function section . .13
Warning/status display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Menu operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Time code related section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Adjusting the white balance and black
balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Shutter modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting the shutter mode and speed . . . . . . . . . .52
Changing the shutter speed and mode selection
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Setting the synchro scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack . . .22
Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium-ion battery . .24
Using an AC power supply
Variable frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting the frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Setting the scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
when the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used . . . . . . . . .24
Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Adjusting the lens flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adjusting the white shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adjusting the audio level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Manual audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Externally locking the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Adjusting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Attaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Detaching the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adjusting the viewfinder position . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
How to use the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Audio input preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder
(optional accessory) for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
When attaching a microphone to the main unit for
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
When connecting a microphone to the
MIC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
When connecting a microphone to the
AUDIO IN connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
When using a wireless microphone . . . . . . . . . . .34
When connecting audio components . . . . . . . . . .34
Setup card operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Formatting the setup card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Saving the data settings on the card . . . . . . . . . .63
Loading the data saved on the card . . . . . . . . . . .65
Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Scene-to-scene continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Playback
(checking what has been recorded) . . . . . . . . . . .70
Rec review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Color playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Mounting the unit on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Adjusting the shoulder pad position . . . . . . . . . .36
Attaching the rain cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Connecting the extension control unit . . . . . . . .37
Viewfinder lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Lens RET button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Other VTR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
NEWS REC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
RETAKE function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)
Setting the
lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Viewfinder screen status displays . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting the display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Display modes and setting change messages . . .43
Switching the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Setting the marker displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Displaying sub-menus and deciding on
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Setting the camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . S. e.ttin. g.m.en.u.co.nf.i4g4uration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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Contents
Setting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
<VTR MENUS>
VTR MAIN MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
BATTERY SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
TIME DATE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR USER MENU SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
<CAM MENUS>
CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 3 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 1
ROP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
MATRIX screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .81
COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .81
LOW SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
MID SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
HIGH SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
ADDITIONAL DTL1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
SKIN TONE DTL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
KNEE/LEVEL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
GAMMA screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
CAMERA SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
<VTR USER MENU SELECT>
FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
CAM MAIN MENU 2
VF DISPLAY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
VF MARKER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
CAMERA ID screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
SHUTTER SPEED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
!LED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
CAMERA SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
SUPER GAIN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
FRAME MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Cleaning inside the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras . . . . . . .110
Replacing the backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Inspections prior to shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Preparation for inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Inspecting the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Inspecting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions . . .113
Inspecting the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
CAM MAIN MENU 3
CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . . .90
CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . . .90
GENLOCK/IRIS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
LENS ADJ screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
CAM MAIN MENU 4
CAM USER MENU SELECT 1 screen . . . . . . . . .92
CAM USER MENU SELECT 2 screen . . . . . . . . .92
CAM USER MENU SELECT 3 screen . . . . . . . . .92
BLACK SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
WHITE SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
FLARE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
COLORIMETRY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
EVALUATION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
OPTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
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Introduction
The AJ-HDC27V integrates two units: 1) a high-
definition (HD) color video camera featuring an IT-
CCD equipped with a 1 million pixel on-chip lens that
supports the full spectrum of HD TV (720P/59.94 Hz),
and 2) a DVCPRO HD format VTR that incorporates
the latest compression technology.
Featuring a 100 Mbps recording rate for the VTR as
well, this unit is capable of recording images with an
extremely high picture quality to achieve the highest
performance and most sophisticated functions as an
integrated camera/VTR for electronic field production
(EFP) applications.
Furthermore, it is compact and lightweight, has low
power consumption, and excels in achieving a high
level of picture quality, sensitivity, and mobility, and is
extremely dust-proof and moisture-proof. These are
all attributes which enable the unit to be used for
electronic news gathering (ENG) applications as well.
Since digital signal processing is provided in both the
camera unit and VTR unit, the picture quality is further
improved while the unit’s stability is also enhanced.
Small multimedia cards or SD memory cards meeting
global standards can be used for the camera and VTR
setting data as part of a system which can accomplish
data management.
Features
Features of the camera unit
The camera unit of the AJ-HDC27V has the
following features.
Setup card
Up to eight sets of setting menu data can be stored on
SD card (Secure Digital Memory Card) and small
multimedia cards (VW-MMC8) serving as setup cards.
Organizing this data by set or by shooting conditions
for storage is useful in reproducing the same setup
states with ease and in ensuring consistency in the
setup states from one set of data to the next.
High sensitivity: 2000 lux, F12
(frame rate: 23.98 Hz, synchro scan: 50%)
High signal-to-noise ratio: 54 dB (standard)
Low smear
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Low flare
Digital signal processing
Analog signals are converted into digital signals
through 10-bit A/D conversion at a sampling
frequency of 74.1758 MHz. This processing not only
enhances the picture quality, stability and reliability
but it also enables the viewfinder screen displays and
many of the adjustment and setup items to be
configured in a menu-driven format.
High-performance electronic shutter
Use of the self-contained electronic shutter results in
images with minimal shake even when the subject is
fast-moving. Any of the following special modes can
also be selected.
Synchro scan mode
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This is ideal for shooting the monitor screens of a
personal computer or work station.
(20.0% to 99.5%)
Customized setting menus
The status displays, messages and marker displays
are controlled using setting menus which are
displayed on the viewfinder screen. The user can
select whether or not to display certain items and
under what conditions they are to be displayed to suit
the user’s convenience. For instance, the ON/OFF
settings can be selected for eleven different statuses
for the “!” lamp display which tells the user that the
unit is experiencing some kind of problem.
Images with minimal horizontal stripe noise can be
obtained in this mode.
Variable frame rate featured
The AJ-HDC27VP is the first camera/VTR in the world
to feature a variable frame rate which allows the user
to set the frame rate (shooting speed) from 4
frames/sec. (3.99 Hz) to 60 frames/sec. (59.94 Hz).
By making it possible to shoot with speed effects and
create clearer slow-motion images and blur effects,
this feature gives users the exciting opportunity to
express a whole new dimension of moving images—a
world which was hitherto confined to the field of film
production—in their own video productions.
The menus are also used to select settings and
functions and execute memory card operations.
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Features
Features of the camera unit
Wide-ranging video gain selection
4-piece filter disc sets available as standard
accessories
A value ranging from –6 dB to +30 dB can be selected
for the gain using the setting menu and GAIN switch.
Even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark
locations, images with minimal noise can be obtained
because of the high signal-to-noise ratio. The super
gain function can be allocated to the USER button,
and 30 dB can be selected using this button.
The filter best suited to the subject’s brightness and
color temperature can be selected. Two independent
sets of filter discs, one for CC and one for ND, each
with four filter discs, are provided as standard
accessories.
Automatic aperture reference value finely adjusted
The reference value used for the automatic aperture
adjustment can be finely adjusted by performing
setting menu operations.
Automatic adjustment of black balance and white
balance, and memory function
The black balance and white balance can be adjusted
automatically by means of some simple switch
operations.
The adjustment settings remain stored in the memory
even after the power has been turned off so that the
need for the balance to be re-adjusted each time the
power is turned on is obviated.
Two memories, A and B, are used to store the white
balance, and it is possible to retain two adjustment
settings per color temperature conversion filter,
making for a total of 8 settings altogether.
When the color temperature conversion filter is
rotated, it is automatically adjusted to the white
balance. (Using menu settings, this can be set for two
filters only rather than for each and every filter.)
When the unit is shipped, 3200 K is stored as the
preset value for the white balance. This value can
always be recalled when no time is available to
perform adjustments.
Generation of color bar signals and reference
audio signals
The unit contains a circuit for generating color bar
signals so that a color monitor can easily be adjusted.
It also incorporates a circuit for generating reference
level audio signals to enable the audio level to be
adjusted with ease.
Functions and circuits for assuring high picture
quality
Equipped with the following functions (or circuits) to
guarantee that the picture quality will be high, the unit
is designed to take advantage of the merits of its high-
performance CCD to the maximum extent possible.
AUTO KNEE circuit for achieving a wide dynamic
range through which strong signals can pass.
Built-in 2-line image enhancer
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Built-in shading compensation function for when the
(The preset value can be switched between 3200 K
and 4300 K.)
lens extender is used
Built-in sawtooth wave generator for use with
adjustments
2-level zebra pattern to enable 3 kinds of patterns
including spot zebra to be selected
ON/OFF selector switch for zebra patterns
(viewfinder)
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Character display function
The unit comes with functions for showing the switch
settings, automatic black balance and white balance
adjustment statuses, warning displays, etc. on the
viewfinder screen.
Moreover, when a battery in the Digital Magnum
Series made by Anton/Bauer Corporation is used as
the unit’s power supply, the remaining battery charge
can be displayed as a numerical value on the
viewfinder screen.
Remote control
Remote control of the basic operations and
adjustments of the camera unit and VTR unit is
enabled by connecting the extension control unit
(optional accessory AJ-EC3).
Warning system for indicating VTR unit statuses
The user is alerted to problems in the VTR, tape-end,
battery consumption, etc. by various alarm lamps and
alarm tones. The remaining tape time can also be
checked by a character display inside the viewfinder.
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Features
Features of the VTR unit
Digital system
Built-in DOLBY NR system
The pictures are compressed by a component digital
recording system that uses the latest compression
technology while non-compression PCM recording
featuring excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency
band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of
detailed areas is employed for the sound. The result
is an even higher picture and sound quality.
The cue audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B
noise reduction circuit.
Audio functions
A phantom power supply type of microphone
(optional accessory) with sharp directivity
characteristics can be attached. It can also be
detached from the unit for use as an interview
microphone.
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Power saving management (SAVE REC) function
When this unit is used for recording, its playback
system circuitry is shut down. The output of signals to
the HD SDI OUT connector is also shut down when
the cable has not been connected so that the unit’s
power can be conserved while the unit is being
operated.
Other kinds of microphones can also be connected
and, using the model AJ-MH700P microphone
holder (optional accessory), attached to the unit.
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NEWS REC function
This function especially supports shooting in the
context of news gathering or documentary filming to
ensure that no opportune shutter opportunities are
passed up.
In other words, by controlling the start key
acknowledgment time, the unit can continuously
record without the user having to interrupt the
recording: this safeguards against the failure to record
those precious moments—a failure that occurs when
recording is resumed after it has been shut down
temporarily.
Scene-to-scene continuity
Simply by pressing the VTR START button or lens
VTR button, continuity between the scenes is
obtained at a precision of 0 to +1 frame.
Rec review function
The last 2 to 10 seconds of a recording are
automatically rewound and played back to enable the
user to quickly check what has been recorded.
Playback function
RETAKE function
This function enables the playback picture (in black
and white) to be viewed on the viewfinder screen.
Color playback pictures can be output from the HD
SDI OUT connector.
This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts
when a cut turns out to be no good during the
shooting of news, reports or art programs.
Users should remember to handle this function very
carefully.
If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and a
particular cut is clearly judged to be no good, the tape
is rewound to the start of the cut concerned and the
rec pause (rec standby) mode is established by
operating the MODE CHECK button and lens RET
button. Since recording is now commenced from that
point on the tape, the no-good cut will be deleted. In
order to prevent the cut prior to the no-good cut from
being deleted, a part of the no-good cut equivalent to
ten or so frames is left behind.
Built-in time code generator/reader
The same or separate time code information can be
recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and video
AUX area, and played back.
External locking of time code
The built-in time code generator can be locked to an
external generator. A lithium battery is used as the
backup power supply of the built-in time code
generator to back up the memory data for about a
year even when no power is supplied to the unit.
Tape management information
By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto the
work tape, for instance, this function is very effective
in achieving economical operation.
This camera/VTR automatically stores as the tape
management information both the frame rate
information which indicates the shooting speed and
the active frame information which indicates the first
frame where the frame image was switched in the
user’s bit of the sub-code track area (this used to be
the LTC area).
INTERVAL REC function
This function makes simple interval shooting possible.
It proves to be very effective when shooting programs
with a nature theme or art programs.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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System Configuration
Wireless
Microphone kit
microphone
AJ-MC700P
receiver
WX-RJ700
2˝ viewfinder
AJ-HVF27P
Microphone holder
AJ-MH700P
Battery
Panasonic Battery
AU-BP402
AJ-BP490
Battery case
AU-M402H
charger
AG-B425
AJ-B450
Lens
(Bayonet type)
FUJINON/CANON
Anton/Bauer Battery
Battery
case/Battery
holder
Sony Battery
BP-90
BP-L60/L90
NP-1
Camera/VTR
AJ-HDC27V
Rain cover
SHAN-RC700
AC adapter
AJ-B75
Soft carrying case
AJ-SC900
Cassette tape
Cleaning tape
AJ-CL12LP
AJ-HP23LP
AJ-HP32LP
AJ-HP46LP
Tripod mount
adapter
SHAN-TM700
Setup memory card
Multi-media card
SD (Secure Digital) memory card
Extension control
unit
AJ-EC3
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Parts and their functions
Power supply section
Accessory mounting section
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1Hooks for attaching shoulder strap
Attach the ends of the accessory shoulder strap to
these hooks.
1Battery mount
This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.
2Light shoe
2DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
When operating this unit using an AC power
source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-
B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).
Use this to attach the video light, etc.
3Lens mount (Bayonet type)
Use this to attach the lens.
4Lever for securing lens
3BREAKER button
Insert the lens into the lens mount 3, and turn the
lens mount ring using this lever to secure the lens.
To protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is
tripped when an overcurrent flows inside the unit,
and the power is automatically turned off. Push this
button to the pushed-in position after performing
internal inspections and adjustments. If there is no
problem, the power will be turned back on.
5Lens mount cap
To remove the cap, push the lever for securing the
lens 4 up.
Keep the cap in place while the lens is not
attached.
4POWER switch
6Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or
microphone cable.
ON : Set here to turn on the power.
OFF: Set here to turn off the power.
7Tripod mount
Mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700),
available as an optional accessory, when the unit is
to be anchored to the tripod.
8LENS terminal (12-pin)
The connecting cable of the lens is connected here.
For details concerning the lenses that can be used,
consult your dealer.
9Shoulder pad
This pad can be adjusted to facilitate operation
when the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder.
The pad position can be moved forward or
backward when the two securing screws are
loosened.
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Parts and their functions
Audio function section (1)
2
3
4
6
7
5
1
1MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.
The power for the microphone is supplied from this
jack.
5AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)
connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
An audio component or microphones are connected
here.
2AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
recording level adjustment) controls
6LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input +
48V) selector switch
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3 is
set to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1
and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.
This is used to switch the audio input signals from
the audio component which has been connected to
the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5.
LINE : The audio input signals from the audio
component serving as the line input are
selected.
MIC : The audio input signals from the internal
power supply type of microphone are
selected. (The phantom mic power is not
supplied from the unit.)
3AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
automatic/manual level adjustment selector)
switch
This is used to select the method for adjusting the
audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO : Set here for automatic adjustment.
MAN : Set here for manual adjustment.
+48V : The audio input signals from the external
power supply type of microphone are
selected. (The phantom mic power is
supplied from the unit.)
4AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
This is used to select the input signals to be
recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.
7CUE switch
FRONT : The input signals supplied from the
microphone which has been connected to
the MIC IN jack 1 are recorded.
CH1: The audio CH1 signals are recorded on the
cue track.
REAR : The audio input signals supplied from the
audio component which has been
connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2
connectors 5 is recorded.
MIX : Audio CH1 and CH2 mixed signals are
recorded on the cue track.
CH2: The audio CH2 signals are recorded on the
cue track.
<Note>
This switch can be made ineffective using the VTR
MAIN MENU. (See page 101)
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Parts and their functions
Audio function section (2)
= >
<Speaker
The EE sound during recording or the playback
sound during playback can be monitored through
this speaker.
The warning alarms are output in synchronization
with the flashing or lighting of the warning lamps
and warning displays.
The sound heard from the speaker is automatically
cut off when the earphone is connected to the
PHONES jack ?.
<
:
;
=MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selector)
switch
This is used to select the audio channels whose
sound is to be output from the speaker or
microphone.
CH1: The audio CH1 signals are output.
1/2 : The audio CH1 and CH2 mixed signals or
stereo audio signals are output. However,
only mixed signals are output through the
speaker.
8
?
9
8AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
This is connected to the audio component.
The sound of audio CH1 and the sound of audio
CH2 are output separately.
The switching of the recording sound and playback
sound is coupled with the setting of the MONITOR
OUT SDI switch. (No sound will be output when
the SDI switch is at OFF.)
CH2: The audio CH2 signals are output.
>MONITOR (audio selector) switch
This is used to select the sound which is to be
output to the earphone when “1/2” has been
selected by the MONITOR SELECT switch =.
ST : The audio CH1 and CH2 stereo audio signals
are output.
9DC OUT (DC power output) socket
MIX : The audio CH1 and CH2 mixed audio signals
are output.
This is the DC 12 V output socket. A current of
approximately 100 mA can be supplied.
?PHONES (earphone) jack (mini jack)
:ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
control
When an earphone (optional accessory) is
connected, the sound selected by the MONITOR
switch > can be heard from the earphone. In
addition, the warning alarms relating to the unit’s
operations or statuses can be heard through the
earphone. An earphone which is capable of
This is used to adjust the volume of the warning
alarms from the earphone which has been
connected to the speaker < or PHONES jack ?.
The warning alarms are not audible when this
control is at its lowest setting.
delivering
a
sufficiently high volume is
recommended. However, when the earphone is
connected, the sound heard through the speaker <
will be automatically cut off.
;MONITOR (volume adjustment) control
This is used to adjust the volume of all the sound
delivered through the speaker or earphone except
for the warning alarms.
The sound is not audible when this control is at its
lowest setting.
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Parts and their functions
Viewfinder section
>
<7 8
3TALLY switch
9
This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.
HIGH : The brightness of the front tally lamp is
increased.
OFF : The front tally lamp is turned off.
LOW : The brightness of the front tally lamp is
reduced.
;
=
1
4PEAKING control
:
This is used to adjust the outlines of the images
seen inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier.
Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of
the camera.
ON
4 5 2 3 6
OFF
(Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P)
5CONTRAST control
This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture
seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not
affect the output signals of the camera.
?
6BRIGHT control
This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture
seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not
affect the output signals of the camera.
7Front tally lamp
This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is
set to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while
the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide
a warning display like the REC lamp inside the
viewfinder. The lamp’s brightness when it is lighted
can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or
LOW).
(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the
operating intructions of the viewfinder.)
8Lever for securing the viewfinder in the
back/front and sideways directions
This lever is loosened when the viewfinder position
is to be adjusted in the back/front and/or sideways
directions.
1Viewfinder (optional accessory)
While recording or playback is underway, pictures
can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and
white. The warning displays concerning the unit’s
operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra
patterns and markers (safety zone markers and
center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.
9Eyepiece
:Back tally lamp
This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It
also flashes to provide a warning display like the
REC lamp inside the viewfinder.
When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is
hidden.
2ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This is used to display the zebra pattern in the
viewfinder.
ON : The zebra pattern is displayed.
OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed.
When the unit is shipped, the zebra pattern is set
so that an area of less than 85% is displayed with a
video level of at least 70% or so. Using the setting
menu, this area can be set between 50% and over
110% or at a constant level.
;Diopter adjustment ring
This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s
diopter in such a way that the user can see the
image on the viewfinder screen most clearly.
<Connecting plug
=Locking ring
>Microphone holder
?Viewfinder stopper screw
To detach the viewfinder from the camera, first
loosen the stopper screw, and then remove the
viewfinder.
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Parts and their functions
Examples of filter selection
$
Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (1)
Shooting conditions
CC filter
ND filter
Sunrise, sunset, inside a studio B (3200 K)
1 (CLEAR)
Outdoors under a clear sky
C (4300 K) or 2 (1/4 ND) or
D (6300 K)
3 (1/16 ND)
Outdoors under cloudy or rainy
skies
D (6300 K)
1 (CLEAR) or 2
(1/4 ND)
Snowscapes, high mountains,
C (4300 K) or 3 (1/16 ND) or
seashores or other perfectly clear D (6300 K)
scenery
4 (1/64 ND)
2
1
2Synchro scan adjustment switches
These switches become effective when the shutter
switch 7 is set to ON and synchro scanning is
selected. They are used to adjust the synchro scan
speed.
3
When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed is
reduced; conversely, when the “+” switch is
pressed, it is increased.
1CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter selector) control
This is used to select the filter to match the light
source which is illuminating the subject. If the
control setting is changed while the menu display
mode is set to “3” (default setting), the new setting
will appear at the setting change message display
area of the viewfinder screen.
During personal computer monitor shooting, etc.
adjust these switches to the positions where the
horizontal bar noise inside the viewfinder is
decreased.
3WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector)
switch
PRST : Set the switch to this position in cases where
there is not enough time to adjust the white
balance. The 3200 K white balance value is
stored in the memory. (This can be changed
to 4300 K.)
A or B : When the AUTO W/B BAL switch 6 is set to
AWB, the white balance is automatically
adjusted to match the setting position of the
CC FILTER control 1, and the adjustment
value is stored in memory A or memory B.
When the CC FILTER control and the WHITE BAL
switch are set to the same positions as they were
when adjustment was performed, the adjustment
value stored in the memory is recalled, and the unit
is automatically adjusted to the white balance that
corresponds to this value.
Control settings and filter selection
$
CC FILTER control (large
diameter) setting
CC filter selection
A
B
C
D
Cross filter
3200 K
4300 K
6300 K
ND FILTER control (small
diameter) setting
ND filter selection
CLEAR (Transparent)
1/4 ND
1
2
3
4
1/16 ND
1/64 ND
If this switch setting is changed while the menu
display mode is set to “3” (default setting), the new
setting will appear at the WHITE BAL switch display
position on the viewfinder screen.
The two types shown above are provided for filter
combinations.
O
(Example: “A”)
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Parts and their functions
Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (2)
5GAIN (gain selector) switch
This is used to select the gain of the video amplifier
in accordance with the lighting status during
shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L,
M and H settings are specified by the setting menu
ahead of time. The settings at shipment are 0 dB
for L, 6 dB for M, and 12 dB for H.
If this switch setting is changed while the display
mode is set to “3,” the new setting will appear at the
gain display position on the viewfinder screen.
(Example: “12 dB”)
6AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white balance/black
balance adjustment) switch
6
AWB: This is selected when the white balance is to
be adjusted automatically. When the WHITE
BAL switch (3) is set to “A or B” at this time,
the adjusted value will be stored in memory A
or memory B.
5 4
4OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE
switch
ABB : This is selected for automatically adjusting the
black balance.
This is used to select the video signals which are to
be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit,
viewfinder and video monitor.
The adjusted value is stored in a dedicated
memory.
The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the
pictures shot by the camera are selected.
Black shading is automatically corrected when
SHD and ABB SW CTRL on the OPTION
screen of CAM MAIN MENU 4 are set to ON
and the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed
continuously for 8 seconds or more on the
ABB side.
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting position
$
BARS
Color bar signals are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated.
Use this position in the following
circumstances.
<Note>
When the video monitor is to be adjusted
When the color bar signals are to be
recorded
O
O
When white balance or black balance are being
automatically adjusted and the switch is pressed
again to either the AWB side or to the ABB side, the
automatic adjustment for the side pressed will be
stopped.
CAM.
The pictures shot by the camera are output.
AUTO KNEE OFF The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated.
MANUAL KNEE is selected as the default
setting.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
CAM.
AUTO KNEE ON
The pictures shot by the camera are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated.
AUTO KNEE function
If the level is adjusted to people or scenery for shooting when the
background is very bright, the background becomes subject to
white-out, causing the buildings and scenery in the background to
be blurred. When the AUTO KNEE function is activated in a
situation like this, the background can be reproduced distinctly.
This function is very effective for shooting in the following
situations.
When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky
When shooting people inside a vehicle or a building and
outdoor scenery seen through windows at the same time
When shooting scenes with a high contrast
O
O
O
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Parts and their functions
Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (3)
9
7
9
8
7SHUTTER switch
9HD SDI OUT connector (BNC)
This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to
be used. When the SEL side is pressed, the
shutter speed and mode display are changed in the
range which was set ahead of time in the setting
menu.
If this switch setting is changed while the display
mode is set to “2” or “3,” the new setting will appear
at the shutter display position on the viewfinder
screen.
The HD SDI signals (video and audio) for the
monitor in accord with the position of the MONITOR
OUT SDI switch : are output from here.
When the SDI switch is at “EE/PB,” the EE video
and EE audio signals will be output during
recording and the playback video and playback
audio signals will be output during playback.
When the SDI switch is at “EE,” the camera video
signals are output at all times.
(Example: “: 1/120”, “: 50%”)
When the CHARACTER switch is set to ON while
performing the menu settings, it is possible to
superimpose the setting menus onto the pictures
being shot so that they can be checked on the
monitor screen.
8ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-
pin)
The AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional
accessory) is connected here.
<Note>
The user’s bit is also output from the HD SDI OUT
connector.
Before connecting or disconnecting the remote
control cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER
switches on the unit and extension control unit to
the OFF position.
The active frame information is output in the least
significant digit of the user’s bit while the frame rate
information is output in its lower third and fourth
digits.
<Note>
In order for the time code that matches the
playback time code, which is output from the HD
SDI OUT connector, to be output from the TC OUT
connector, set the SDI switch to “EE/PB,” and
select “TCG/TCR” as the TC OUT item setting on
the TC/UB screen.
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Parts and their functions
Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (4)
:
<
=
;
:SDI switch
<VTR START button
This is used to select the video and audio signals
which are to be output from the HD SDI OUT
connector and the audio signals which are to be
output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.
EE/PB : During playback, the playback video and
playback audio signals are output; in all
other modes, the EE video and EE audio
signals are output.
When this is pressed, recording starts; when it is
pressed again, recording stops.
This button functions in the same way as the lens
VTR button.
=VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch
This is used to select the power supply mode when
the VTR has temporarily stopped recording (REC
PAUSE mode).
EE
: The EE video and EE audio signals are
output at all times.
SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The
cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status.
Less power is consumed than at the STBY
position, and the operating time provided by
the battery is prolonged. Compared with the
STBY position, it takes longer for recording to
commence after the VTR START button <
has been pressed.
When the switch is set to this position, the
VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
STBY : At this position, recording is commenced as
soon as the VTR START button is pressed.
<Note>
OFF : Signal output is stopped. (This serves
effectively as a power-conserving mode.)
<Note>
With the settings at shipment, this function does not
work at the OFF position when a cable is connected
to the HD SDI OUT connector. For further details,
refer to the FUNCTION screen (page 97) of the
VTR menu.
During recording, the HD SDI OUT output signals
cannot be switched from ON to OFF or vice versa.
The status set prior to the commencement of
recording is maintained.
When the prescribed amount of time has elapsed in
the STBY mode, the unit is automatically set to the
SAVE mode. To return the unit to the STBY mode,
set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and then
again to the STBY position.
;CHARACTER switch
This controls whether the characters are to be
superimposed onto the pictures which are output
from the HD SDI OUT connector.
ON : The characters are superimposed.
OFF: The characters are not superimposed.
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Parts and their functions
Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (5)
C
D
@
A
B
>
E
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>MODE CHECK button
CPLAY/PAUSE button
While this button is held down, the camera’s setting
mode is shown in the viewfinder.
This does not affect the output signals of the
camera.
This is pressed to view the playback picture on the
viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor.
The button’s lamp comes on during playback.
When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set
to pause in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), and
the button’s lamp flashes. If the unit is left in the
pause mode for two minutes, it automatically
changes to the stop (STOP) mode.
?USER 1 and USER 2 buttons
A user setting can be allocated to each of these
buttons using the setting menu.
When a button is pressed, the user setting mode
allocated to it is selected.
DSTOP button
When the button is pressed again, the selected
mode is released.
This is pressed to stop the tape travel.
EEMERGENCY screw (inside rubber cap)
If the cassette does not eject even when the EJECT
button is pressed, use a screwdriver or similar
implement to push and turn the EMERGENCY
screw at the same time: this will cause the cassette
to be ejected.
@EJECT button
This is pressed to insert or eject the cassette.
AREW button
This is pressed to rewind the tape. The button’s
lamp comes on during rewinding.
When it is pressed during playback, the tape will be
reviewed (rewound and played back) at about twice
the regular speed while the button is held down.
BFF button
This is pressed to fast forward the tape. The
button’s lamp comes on during fast forwarding.
When it is pressed during playback, the tape will be
cued (fast forwarded and played back) at about
twice the regular speed while the button is held
down.
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Parts and their functions
Warning/status display section
4
1
2
3
5
1Back tally lamp (unit)
When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this
lamp serves the same function as the front tally
lamp in the viewfinder.
2Back tally switch
This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1.
ON : The unit’s back tally lamp is operational.
OFF: The unit’s back tally lamp is not operational.
3WARNING lamp
When a problem of some form or other occurs
within the VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights.
4LIGHT switch
ON : The display window 5 is illuminated.
OFF: The illumination of the display window is
turned off.
5Display window
This displays the alarms, remaining battery charge,
audio levels, time data, etc. relating to the VTR unit.
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Parts and their functions
Menu operation section
3JOG dial button
When this dial button is turned while the menu
screen is displayed, the cursor is moved to each of
the setting items.
The menu items are set by operating this dial
button.
There are two types of menus, MAIN and SUB, and
each menu is displayed on a page-by-page basis.
The menu configuration can be changed to suit the
desired objective.
For details on the menu operation method, refer to
“Menu operations” on pages 72 to 74.
Time code related section (1)
3
2
1
1Setup card insertion slot
The setup card, available as an optional accessory,
is inserted into this slot.
2MENU button
When this is pressed, the camera unit’s user menu
screen, which was set at the time of shipment,
appears.
When it is pressed again, the VTR unit’s user menu
screen appears.
When it is pressed once more, the menu screen
display is cleared.
1
The selection of the menu for the user menu can be
changed on the USER MENU SELECT screen.
3 2
When the power is turned on
Status display
1GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)
Supply the analog HD reference signal to this
connector for gen-locking the camera unit or when
externally locking the time code.
1A B
0dB
CZ73
Press the MENU
button.
2TC IN connector (BNC)
¢¢¢¢ CAMUSERMENU¢¢¢¢
Supply the time code which will serve as the
reference to this connector when externally locking
the time code.
Camera unit’s user
menu
3TC OUT connector (BNC)
To lock the time code of an external VTR to the
unit’s time code, connect this connector to the time
code input (TC IN) connector on the external VTR.
Press the MENU
button.
¢¢¢¢ VTRUSERMENU¢¢¢¢
VTR unit’s user
menu
Press the MENU button.
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Parts and their functions
Time code related section (2)
4 6
5
9
8 7
4HOLD button
7“+” button, “–” button
The time data display of the counter display section
which was on the screen at the moment when this
button is pressed is held. (However, the time code
generator keeps running.) When the button is
pressed again, the hold status is released.
It is used, for instance, to find out the time at which
a particular scene was shot.
These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the
figure in the digit which was made to flash by the
SHIFT button 8 when the time code or user’s bit is
to be set.
8SHIFT button
This causes the digit to be set to flash when the
time code or user’s bit is to be set.
<Note>
If the HOLD button is pressed and held down while
the DISPLAY switch 6 has been set to UB,
“HOLD” on the counter display flashes, and the
button functions to display the VITC user’s bit
information recorded in the video AUX area on the
counter display section.
9TCG (time code selector) switch
This is used to set the running mode of the built-in
time code generator.
F-RUN : Set here to have the time code run all the
time regardless of the VTR’s operation.
This position is used to align the time code
with the time or externally lock the time
code.
SET : Set here when the time code or user’s bit is
to be set.
R-RUN : Set here to have the time code run only
during recording.
5RESET button
This is used to reset the time data on the counter
display section to “00:00:00:00.” If it is pressed
while the TCG switch 9 is at the SET position, the
time code data and user’s bit data are respectively
reset to “00:00:00:00.”
The time code on the tape with scene-to-
scene continuity is recorded continuously.
6DISPLAY switch
This is used to display the time code, CTL or user’s
bit on the counter display section depending on the
setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch
9.
UB : The user’s bit is displayed.
TC : The time code is displayed.
CTL : CTL is displayed.
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Power supply
A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as
this unit’s power supply.
Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack
Attach the battery pack.
Insert the pack in the direction shown by the
arrows, and then slide it into position.
To use the battery pack, there is a choice of three
makes of batteries, namely:
1
Panasonic
Anton/Bauer
Sony
O
O
O
Power output socket for lighting
<Note>
Batteries of other makes can also be supported by
changing the setting menu but no guarantees are
made for the system when they are actually used with
this unit.
Before using the battery pack, recharge the battery
using the battery charger.
(For details on the recharging method, refer to the
operating instructions of the battery concerned.)
Lighting control switch
To detach the battery, pull the battery mount
removal lever all the way down, and slide the
battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow.
2
Removal lever
Battery pack
<Note>
An intelligent battery system and ultra light system are
supported.
The remaining battery charge displayed inside the
viewfinder is usually shown as a percentage of the full
charge, but when the battery charge is nearly
completely dissipated, the percentage display is
replaced with a voltage display.
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Power supply
Using the Panasonic AU-BP402
battery pack
Detach the battery mount.
1
Attach the AU-M402H battery case.
3
Open the battery case cover, and raise it above the
rubber cap: screw holes will now be visible.
Tighten the screws using a screwdriver, then
attach the case to the unit and tighten the screws
fully.
Connect the AU-M402H battery case connector
with the connector on the unit.
2
<Notes>
Do not pull the rubber cap forcefully.
When mounting the battery case, take care not to
pinch the connecting cord.
O
O
Connect the plug on the battery pack to the
connector inside the case, and insert the battery
pack.
4
<Note>
Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, be
absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power.
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Power supply
Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack
Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack
Detach the battery mount.
See page 22.
Attach the accessory battery mounting connector.
1
1
Attach the battery case for the BP-90.
2
Attach the accessory battery mounting connector.
2
1. Tighten the mounting screws.
2. Tighten the power contact screws.
3. Insert the top of the detached cover in the
direction shown by the arrows.
4. Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal
part) with the holes at the bottom of the case,
and use the screws to attach the case.
Attach the Sony battery holder. As shown in the
figure, attach the battery case with the cover
detached and then the detached cover.
3
1Tighten the mounting screws.
2Tighten the power contact screws.
3Insert the top of the detached cover in the
direction shown by the arrows.
4Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal
part) with the holes at the bottom of the case,
and use the battery holder screws to attach the
case to the battery mounting connector.
1
3
4
2
<Note>
When mounting the battery holder, take care not to
pinch the connecting cord.
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Power supply
Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium-
ion battery
Using an AC power supply
When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used
Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC
adapter to the EXT DC IN socket on the unit.
1
Attach the accessory battery mounting connector.
(Refer to the previous page.)
1
Attach the battery holder for the lithium-ion battery.
2
1. As shown in the figure, detach the battery
clamp, and attach the holder using the mounting
screws.
2. Tighten the power contact screws.
3. Attach the battery clamp.
EXT DC IN socket
Set the power of the AC adapter to ON.
2
Battery clamp
Set the unit’s power switch to ON.
3
<Notes>
Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, be
absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power.
When attaching the battery case or holder, take
care not to pinch the connecting cord.
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<Notes>
Check the pin signals of the EXT DC IN socket
when using an external power supply other than the
AJ-B75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A)
O
O
O
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Power from the AC adapter takes precedence when
both a battery pack and AC adapter have been
connected.
When using the AC adapter, be absolutely sure to
first set the power of the AC adapter to ON and
then set the unit’s power switch to ON.
If the power is turned on in the reverse sequence,
the output voltage of the AC adapter will rise
gradually, and the unit may malfunction as a result.
Pin no.
Signal
GND
4
3
1
2, 3
4
2
==
1
+12 V
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Attaching the lens
Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach
the mount cap.
Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it
to the LENS socket.
1
4
Lever for securing
the lens
Mount cap
LENS socket
<Notes>
Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in
the top center of the lens mount, and attach the
lens.
2
For details on handling the lens, refer to the
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operating instructions which accompany the lens.
The following lens adjustments and camera
adjustments may be necessary depending on the
lens mounted.
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Mark
1. Lens flange back adjustment
2. Lens auto iris operating speed adjustment
3. Lens white shading adjustment (performed on
the unit)
Push down the lever for securing the lens to
secure the lens.
3
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Adjusting the lens flange
If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto
and wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust
the flange back (distance from the lens mounting
surface to the image-forming surface).
Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone
unless the lens is replaced.
Adjustment method
<Note>
For details on the adjustment method and lens
positions, refer also to the operating instructions that
accompany the lens.
Approx. 3
meters
Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens
cable.
Shoot the chart used for the flange back
adjustment, and turn the distance ring to adjust the
focus.
1
6
7
Set the lens aperture to manual and open the
aperture.
Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position, and
turn the F.f ring to adjust the focus.
Take care not to move the distance ring during this
process.
2
Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate
3
video output level is achieved at a distance of
about 3 meters away from the chart used for the
flange back adjustment.
If the video level is too high, use the filters and
shutter.
Repeat steps to until the focus is adjusted at
5
7
8
9
both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring.
Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus)
ring.
<Note>
4
On some lenses, this may be marked as F.b
(flange back) ring.
Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either
manually or electrically.
5
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Adjusting the white shading
Follow the procedure outlined below when the white
shading needs to be re-adjusted.
1Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “VF DISPLAY” screen of CAM
MAIN MENU 2.
2Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70%, ZEBRA2
DETECT to 85% and ZEBRA2 to STOP.
(Default setting mode)
4
Adjustment method
<Notes>
The method below can be used for the white
shading adjustments with most lenses. However,
with some very special lenses, a different
adjustment method may be necessary.
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3Press the MENU button and close the menu
screen.
4Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.
Even when the white shading has been adjusted,
tinting may occur in the vertical direction near the
lens aperture open position. This is a phenomenon
which is inherent to lenses and optical systems and
is not indicative of malfunctioning.
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Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens
cable.
1
2
MENU button
JOG dial button
Set the electronic shutter to OFF, and set the gain
to “L (0 dB).”
Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of color
irregularities.
<Note>
Since flicker tends to occur under fluorescent
lights, mercury lamps and other such lights, use a
source of light such as sunlight or a halogen lamp
which does not tend to produce flicker.
5
6
Set the lens aperture to manual, and adjust the
lens aperture in such a way that ZEBRA fills the
whole screen.
Check that the lens aperture is between F/4 and
F/11.
<Notes>
GAIN: L (0 dB)
SHUTTER: OFF
Since unevenness in the lighting will make it
impossible for ZEBRA to fill part of the screen,
try adjusting the lighting position, etc.
Try adjusting the lighting position, etc. also when
the lens aperture is not between F/4 and F/11.
Always be sure to leave the electronic shutter at
OFF.
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If the lens is provided with an extender, disengage
the extender function.
Similarly, if the lens is provided with a ratio
converter, disengage the ratio converter function.
3
O
O
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Adjusting the white shading
If the lens is provided with an extender, engage
1Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,”
7
10
the extender function, and repeat steps to .
6
9
and initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)
adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
2Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB)
adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
3Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)
adjustment again using the AUTO W/B BAL
switch.
The white shading adjustment is now complete.
The adjusted values are retained in the non-volatile
memory so that there is no need to adjust the white
shading again even after the unit’s power is turned off.
WHITE BAL switch:
“A” or “B”
AUTO W/B BAL
switch
Repeat step .
6
8
9
1Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “WHITE SHADING” screen of
CAM MAIN MENU 4.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to
the DETECTION, and press the JOG dial
button.
“ACTIVE” now appears on the screen to indicate
that the white shading is being automatically
adjusted.
The adjustment is completed when the
“ACTIVE” display is cleared.
3Press the MENU button to close the menu
screen.
MENU button
JOG dial button
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(The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)
Adjusting the viewfinder
Attaching the viewfinder
Detaching the viewfinder
Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF.
Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF.
1
2
1
2
Connect the plug to the viewfinder connecting
terminal.
<Note>
Loosen the stopper screw, pull the viewfinder
straight up, and draw it out.
<Note>
When connecting the plug to the viewfinder
connecting terminal, push the plug firmly into
place.
Use both hands to draw the viewfinder out. It may
not be possible to remove the viewfinder smoothly
with one hand, which may cause damage to it.
Stopper screw
Push the viewfinder down.
3
4
Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder connecting
terminal.
3
Tighten the stopper screw firmly.
Stopper screw
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(The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)
Adjusting the viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder position
Pull up the lever for securing the viewfinder in the
back/front and sideways directions to disengage
the lock.
1
Lever
Viewfinder
Loosen the lever for securing the viewfinder in the
back/front and sideways directions.
2
3
4
Move the viewfinder in the back/front and sideways
directions, and adjust its position.
Tighten the lever for securing the viewfinder in the
back/front and sideways directions until it locks the
viewfinder in place.
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Audio input preparation
When attaching a microphone to
the viewfinder (optional accessory)
for use
The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional
accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.
Open the mic holder.
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT”
in accordance with the audio channel or channels
whose sound is to be recorded.
1
4
AJ-HVF27P
Mic holder
Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking
screw.
2
Locking
screw
AUDIO IN switches
Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the
MIC IN jack on the camera.
3
MIC IN jack
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Audio input preparation
When attaching a microphone to
the main unit for use
Attaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder (optional
accessory)
Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.
Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the
MIC IN jack on the camera.
1
4
5
MIC IN jack
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT”
in accordance with the audio channel or channels
whose sound is to be recorded.
Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the
screws provided with the AJ-MH700P mic holder.
2
Screws provided with mic holder
Attach the microphone to the mic holder, and
tighten the locking screw.
3
Locking screw
AUDIO IN switches
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Audio input preparation
When connecting a microphone to
the MIC IN jack
When connecting a microphone to
the AUDIO IN connector
Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the
MIC IN jack on the camera.
Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the
1
1
AUDIO IN connector on the camera.
Two microphones can be connected to the CH1
and CH2 connectors.
MIC IN jack
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT”
in accordance with the audio channel or channels
whose sound is to be recorded.
2
AUDIO IN connectors
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the
channel or channels to which the microphone or
microphones have been connected to “REAR.”
2
AUDIO IN switches
<Note>
When extending the microphone’s connecting cable,
use a cable which supports the phantom power supply
system.
AUDIO IN switches
<Note>
When the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch is set to
“+48V,” the phantom power supply system is
supported.
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Audio input preparation
When using a wireless microphone
When connecting audio components
Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver when
Panasonic’s wireless system is to be used.
Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera
with the audio component using the XLR cable.
1
Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver to the WX-
ZJ770 camera attachment.
1
Align the grooves in the camera attachment with
the pins on the battery case, etc. to attach the
wireless receiver.
2
Audio output connectors
WX-RJ700 wireless
receiver
AUDIO IN connectors
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the
channel or channels to which the microphone or
microphones have been connected to “REAR.”
2
WX-ZJ770 camera
attachment
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear
panel to “LINE.”
3
XLR cable
AUDIO IN connectors
AUDIO IN switches
Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera
with the wireless receiver using the XLR cable.
3
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the
channel or channels to which the XLR cable has
been connected to “REAR.”
4
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear
panel to “MIC.”
5
LINE/MIC/+48V
selector switch
When detaching the wireless receiver, push up
the lever on the bottom panel of the camera
attachment to disengage it.
AUDIO IN switches
<Note>
For details on the operations and other aspects of the
WX-RJ700 wireless receiver, refer to the operating
instructions which accompany the receiver.
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Mounting the unit on a tripod
Use the tripod attachment available as an optional
accessory for mounting the unit onto a tripod.
Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment
While pressing the red lever, move the black lever in
the direction of the arrow, slide the unit toward the
rear, and detach it.
Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod.
<Note>
1
Tripod attachment
Select the attachment holes that best support the
center of gravity of the unit and tripod attachment.
Check that the diameters of the selected holes
match the diameters of the pan head.
Black lever
Red lever
<Note>
Tripod attachment
If the pins in the tripod attachment fail to return to
their original positions after the camera has been
detached, press the red lever again and at the same
time move the black lever in the direction of the
arrow: this will return the pins to their original
positions.
Pan head
Bear in mind that the camera cannot be attached
while the pins are left in the center.
Attach the camera to the tripod attachment.
Slide the camera toward the front along the
grooves until it clicks into place.
2
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Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strap
mounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap.
<Note>
To detach the shoulder strap, open the clips on the
mounting parts and detach.
1
Check that the shoulder strap is securely fastened.
The clip opens when it
is pressed here.
Shoulder strap
The clip opens
when it is
pressed here.
Adjusting the shoulder pad position
The shoulder pad can be slid up to 15 mm either
backward or forward from the center position (factory
setting).
Adjust the pad’s position to operate the unit with the
optimum ease.
Loosen the two screws.
1
Slide the shoulder pad either backward or forward,
and find the optimum position.
2
Tighten the screws to secure the shoulder pad.
3
Screws
Shoulder pad
1•3
2
Bottom section
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Attaching the rain cover
Example showing use of the SHAN-
RC700 rain cover
Tighten the cord.
Close using the fastener.
Close using the fastener.
Connecting the extension control unit
By connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit
(optional accessory), some of the functions can be
operated by remote control.
When the AJ-EC3 is connected and the POWER
switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 are set to ON, the
unit is automatically set to the remote control mode.
<Notes>
Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated
cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER
switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 to OFF.
When “OFF” has been selected as the ECU DATA
SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen
of CAM MENU, all the adjustments and settings
made using the AJ-EC3 will be cleared when the
unit’s power switch is set to OFF. Neither is it
possible to save these adjustments and settings on
a setup card.
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Dedicated cable
However, the menu item settings can be saved on
a setup card.
When the AJ-EC3 is connected again, its settings
will be restored.
When “ON” has been selected as the ECU DATA
SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen
of CAM MENU, all the adjustments and settings
made using the AJ-EC3 will not be cleared even
when the unit’s power switch is set to OFF.
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AJ-
6
5
∫
1
ECU connector
AJ-EC3
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Viewfinder lamp displays
1
TALLY / REC
BATT
VTR
Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P
(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to
the operating intructions of the viewfinder.)
SAVE
3
2
4
1TALLY/REC (recording) lamp
4VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lamp
This lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set
to SAVE. It goes off during recording.
<Note>
This lights up (red) during recording. It flashes
when a problem has occurred.
For details, refer to the section on the “Warning
system” (pages 107, 108).
In the rec pause mode, the SAVE mode is
established automatically, and the lamp lights after
the time set for the pause timer (temporary stop
time) has elapsed.
After two minutes in the play pause mode, the
SAVE mode is established automatically, and the
lamp lights.
2BATT (battery) lamp
This starts flashing when the battery voltage has
dropped to the level where the battery will no longer
be usable in several minutes’ time, and it lights
when the battery is no longer usable. To prevent
operation from being interrupted, replace the
battery before the battery has discharged
completely.
For details, refer to the section on the “Warning
system” (pages 107, 108).
3
(abnormal operating status warning) lamp
This lights when the unit is set to an abnormal
operating status for any of the items set to “ON” on
the “!LED” screen of the setting menu.
For details on selecting the items targeted for the
lamp display, refer to the section on “Setting the
lamp displays” (next page).
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Viewfinder lamp displays
Setting the
lamp displays
Select the items targeted for the
lamp display on
Setting item
GAIN (0 dB)
Description of setting
the “!LED” screen of the CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen.
(Under the factory settings, the “!LED” screen is not
displayed.)
To perform operations on the “!LED” screen, either
switch the unit to the engineer mode menu or select
the “!LED” screen on the CAM USER MENU SELECT
2 screen under the CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen.
<Note>
Lamp display appears when the gain is
set to a value other than “0 dB.”
GAIN (–3 dB)
SHUTTER
Lamp display appears when the gain is
set to a value other than “–3 dB.”
Lamp display appears when the
SHUTTER switch is at ON.
WHITE PRESET
Lamp display appears when “PRST”
applies to the channel in the white
balance memory.
For details on selecting the engineer mode menu and
display screens, refer to “Menu operations” (pages 72
to 74).
EXTENDER
FILTER
Lamp display appears when the lens
extender is used.
Lamp display appears when the filter is
set to a value other than “3200 K.”
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74) to
open the “!LED” screen.
BLACK STR
D4300 K
Lamp display appears when the black
stretch is at ON.
1
Lamp display appears when the white
balance presetting is 4300 K.
<!LED>
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MATRIX
Lamp display appears when the matrix is
at ON.
GAIN(0dB)
GAIN(–3dB)
SHUTTER
:ON
:OFF
:ON
WHITEPRESET
EXTENDER
FILTER
BLACKSTR
D4300K
MATRIX
COLORCORRECTION:OFF
FRAMERATE :ON
:OFF
:ON
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
COLOR CORRECTION Lamp display appears when the color
correction is at ON.
FRAME RATE
Lamp display appears when the frame
rate has been set to 11 frames/sec.
(10.99 Hz) or below.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the desired item.
2
3
For the selected item, press the JOG dial button,
and set whether or not the item is to be displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
Turn the JOG dial button, select display (ON) or no
display (OFF) and press the JOG dial button to
enter the selection.
Repeat steps and to set ON or OFF for the
other items.
2
3
4
5
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
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Viewfinder screen status displays
In addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings and
messages indicating its operating statuses are
displayed on the viewfinder screen. The center
marker and safety zone markers also appear.
The items which have been set to ON by the switches
relating to the viewfinder displays or the VF DISPLAY
screen of the setting menu are displayed at the top
and bottom of the screen.
When settings have been changed or adjustments
have been made, messages advising the user of what
has been set, what progress has been made in the
adjustments and what the adjustment results are can
be displayed for about 3 seconds.
Display items and where they are displayed
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1 Extender display
2 Shutter speed/mode display
3 Remaining tape display
4 Battery voltage display
5 Filter display
6 White balance memory display
7 Gain display
8 Audio level display
9 Aperture display
: Camera warning/information display
; Safety zone markers
< Center marker
= Super iris ON display
> Zoom position display
? TCG display
@ Master gain setting display
A Color temperature display PRE/A/B
B Battery type
C Total tape length
D Preset color temperature display
E VTR warning/information display
F Interval recording mode display (flashing)
G AUDIO CH1/CH2 input display
H Frame rate information display
I
lamp information display
H
2
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Viewfinder screen status displays
1Extender display
;Safety zone markers
This appears when the lens extender is being used.
These indicate the 80% or 90% (factory setting)
range of the surface area of the viewfinder screen.
The display range proportion is set on the VF
DISPLAY screen of the setting menu.
For details, refer to “Setting the marker displays”
(page 44).
2Shutter speed/mode display
This indicates the shutter speed or shutter mode
setting.
OFF (no display):
The shutter is not used.
1/100, 1/120, 1/250 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000:
Shutter speeds (sec.) in the standard mode
20.0% to 99.5% (SYNCHRO SCAN):
Selection of synchro scan mode
O
O
O
<Center marker
This indicates the center of the viewfinder screen.
The display is set ON or OFF on the VF DISPLAY
screen of the setting menu.
=Super iris ON display
“S” appears when the super iris is ON.
3Remaining tape display
During recording, this shows the remaining tape (in
minutes) in the VTR. When less than two minutes
of tape remain, the figure starts flashing.
>Zoom position display
The distance from the WIDE end to TEL end of the
zoom lens is indicated here as a number from 0 to
99.
4Battery voltage display
?TCG display
This indicates the battery voltage (V) during
This indicates the time code generator value.
operation.
The voltage is displayed as a
percentage when a digital battery is used.
@Master gain setting display
The GAIN L/M/H values currently set appear here
when the MODE CHECK button is pressed.
5Filter display
This indicates the type of filter selected.
AColor temperature display PRE/A/B
This indicates the color temperature when AWB is
executed using white balance memory A or B.
6White balance memory display
This indicates the automatic adjustment memory
selected for the white balance.
A: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “A.”
B: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “B.”
P: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “PRST.”
BBattery type
This indicates the type of battery selected.
CTotal tape length
This indicates the total length of the cassette tape.
7Gain display
DPreset color temperature display
This indicates the gain (dB) of the video amplifier
which was set using the GAIN switch.
This indicates the preset white balance value.
EVTR warning/information display
Alarm displays such as SLACK, REC WARNING,
HUMID, SERVO and RF as well as other warnings
are indicated here.
8Audio level display
This indicates the audio level (which can be
displayed separately for audio CH1 and CH2).
During sine wave input, it roughly corresponds with
the VTR’s level meter as shown below.
FInterval recording mode display (flashing)
GAUDIO CH1/CH2 input display
The input signals to be recorded in audio channels
1 and 2 are indicated here.
Audio level display
+
VTR’s level meter
-40 -30 -25 -18/20 -15 -10 -5
0
HFrame rate information display
9Aperture display
This indicates the frame rate which has been set.
This indicates the approximate aperture setting (F
I
lamp information display
This indicates the information when the
has lighted.
number).
<Note>
lamp
This appears when a lens with an aperture display
function is being used.
:Camera warning/information display
The black balance, white balance, auto knee
function, super iris, super gain and other alarm
displays and warnings appear here.
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Viewfinder screen status displays
Selecting the display items
The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen
Selecting the display items
can each be set to ON or OFF on the “VF
INDICATOR” screen of the CAM MENU or on the
“VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of the VTR MENU.
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74) to
open the “VF INDICATOR” screen.
1
Selectable items
<VFINDICATOR>
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EXTENDER
SHUTTER
FILTER
WHITE
GAIN
IRIS
CAMERAID
ZOOMLVL
COLORTEMP :ON
FRAMERATE :ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:S+IRIS
:ON
On the “VF INDICATOR” screen of CAM MENU
Extender display (EXTENDER)
Shutter speed/mode display (SHUTTER)
Filter display (FILTER)
White balance memory display (WHITE)
Gain display (GAIN)
Aperture value and super iris ON display (IRIS)
Camera ID display (CAMERA ID)
Zoom position display (ZOOM LVL)
Color temperature display (COLOR TEMP)
Frame rate display (FRAME RATE)
<Note>
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
:ON
<VTRVFINDICATOR>
n
TAPE(IND)
BATTERY(IND)
LEVELMETER(IND) :CH1
TC(IND) :OFF
VTRWARNING(IND) :NORMAL
:ON
:ON
The camera ID appears when color bar signals are
to be recorded in accordance with the
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting.
For details, refer to “Setting the camera ID” (page
44).
SAVELED(IND)
:SAVE&TAPE
<VFINDICATOR>
n
EXTENDER
SHUTTER
FILTER
WHITE
GAIN
IRIS
CAMERAID
ZOOMLVL
COLORTEMP :ON
FRAMERATE :ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:S+IRIS
:ON
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the desired item.
2
3
:ON
For the selected item, press the JOG dial button,
and set whether or not the item is to be displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
Turn the JOG dial button to select display (ON) or
no display (OFF), and press the JOG dial button to
enter the selection.
On the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of VTR MENU
Remaining tape display (TAPE)
O
O
O
O
O
O
Remaining battery charge display (BATTERY)
Level meter display (LEVEL METER)
Time code display (TC)
VTR warning display (VTR WARNING)
SAVE lamp display (SAVE LED)
Repeat steps and to set ON or OFF for other
2
3
4
5
items.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
<VTRVFINDICATOR>
n
TAPE(IND)
BATTERY(IND)
:ON
:ON
LEVELMETER(IND) :CH1
TC(IND) :OFF
VTRWARNING(IND) :NORMAL
SAVELED(IND) :SAVE&TAPE
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Viewfinder screen status displays
Display modes and setting
change messages
The display of messages advising the user of what
changes have been made to the settings and what the
adjustment results are can be turned off for some or
all of the items displayed.
Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modes
Display mode
setting
Situation in which message is displayed
Message
1
2
3
When the filter selection has been changed
When the gain setting has been changed
Filter: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4), m (m=A, B, C, D)
t
t
t
t
GAIN: n dB
(n= –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30)
When the WHITE BAL switch setting has been WHITE: n (n=ACH, BCH, PRESET)
changed
t
t
t
When the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch has
been set to AUTO KNEE or OFF
<Note>
AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)
This display is shown for about 3 seconds
immediately after the unit’s power has been
switched on.
When the shutter speed/mode setting has been SS: 1/100 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
t
t
t
changed
S.SCAN)
When the white balance (AWB) has been
adjusted
Example) AWB: OK
For details, refer to “Adjusting the white balance”
(pages 47 to 50).
When the black balance (ABB) has been
adjusted
Example) ABB: OK
For details, refer to “Adjusting the black balance” (page
51).
: Message is to be displayed.
: Message is not to be
displayed.
<Note>
t
The message displays also depend on the status of
other menu settings. For instance, even when “1 (no
display)” is set as the filter selection, the filter
selection will be displayed when FILTER is set to “ON”
on the VF INDICATOR screen.
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Viewfinder screen status displays
Switching the display mode
Setting the camera ID
The display mode settings are switched on the VF
DISPLAY screen.
The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen.
Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be
used.
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74) to
open the “VF DISPLAY” screen.
1
<Note>
The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menu
is displayed even if color bar signals are output.
<VFDISPLAY>
n
DISPCONDITION:NORMAL
DISPMODE
VFOUT
VFDTL
ZEBRA1DETECT:070%
ZEBRA2DETECT:085%
:3
:Y
:2
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74) to
open the “CAMERA ID” screen.
1
ZEBRA2
LOWLIGHTLVL:OFF
:STOP
<CAMERAID>
n
ID:
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the ID item.
2
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the “DISP MODE” item.
2
3
<CAMERAID>
m
ID:
n
Press the JOG dial button, and set the desired
display mode.
Turn the JOG dial button to select the display
contents, and press the JOG dial button to enter
the selection.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow
(cursor) flashes, and the input mode is established.
3
4
Turn the JOG dial button until the character to be
set appears. When the button is turned, the
character displayed is switched in the following
sequence:
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
4
Space:
)
7
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
7
Setting the marker displays
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –
The center marker and safety zone marker displays
are set on the VF MARKER screen.
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
5
6
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74) to
open the “VF MARKER” screen.
1
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the next position (right), and repeat
<VFMARKER>
n
steps to to set the characters.
3
5
SAFETYZONE :3
CENTERMARK :ON
FRAMESIG
MARK
:4:3
:OFF
:15
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
7
LVL
<Note>
The camera ID is recorded at the same time as the
color bar signals if “CAMERA ID” on the VF
INDICATOR screen has been set to “ON.”
Perform the same operations as for the “VF
DISPLAY” screen to set each item.
2
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Screen displays
Remaining battery charge and
audio channel level and
remaining tape displays
Displays relating to time codes
These displays light for the time code, CTL and actual
time
DF
: Drop frame mode
SLAVE : External locking of the time code
HOLD : Time code generator in the hold mode (when the
HOLD button has been pressed)
Remaining tape display
The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments.
The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is set
to 3 minutes or 5 minutes using TAPE REMAIN/ $ on the
VTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE” screen. Each time the
number of minutes set for the segments elapses, one
segment is cleared. (See page 98)
EMPHASIS
DF SLAVE TCG HOLD
0
10
h
min
s
frm
EMPHASIS
DF SLAVE TCG HOLD
0
TAPE
20
E
F
10
30
40
h
min
s
frm
BATT
TAPE
20
-dB
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
CH1
CH2
E
F
30
40
BATT
Time counter display
This displays the time code, CTL, user’s bit and actual
time. For the correlation between the items displayed and
the switches, refer to the next section.
-dB
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
CH1
CH2
Remaining battery charge display
If a battery with a digital display (% display) is used, all 7
segments up to the “F” position light when the 70% or
more of the battery charge remains.
When there is less than 70% of the battery charge
remaining, the segments go out one by one in sequence
every time the remaining charge drops by 10%.
Time code-related switch settings and display
items
TCG switch
position
DISPLAY switch
position
Display item
Time code
User’s bit
CTL
Audio channel level meter
TC or CTL
UB
SET
Displays relating to errors and
warnings
CTL
F-RUN or R-RUN
TC
Time code
User’s bit
Error code display
EMPHASIS
DF SLAVE TCG HOLD
UB
0
10
<Note>
h
min
s
frm
If the HOLD button is pressed while the DISPLAY
switch is set to UB, “HOLD” on the counter display will
flash for as long as the switch is held down, and the
VITC user’s bit information recorded in the video AUX
area will appear on the counter display.
TAPE
20
E
F
30
40
BATT
-dB
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
Warning displays
CH1
CH2
RF : Clogged video head
SERVO: Servo disturbance
HUMID : Formation of condensation on the head drum
SLACK: Problem in tape take-up
For details, refer to “Warning system” (pages 107 and
108).
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Adjusting the date and time
Adjustments and setup using
the setting menus
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “TIME/DATE” screen.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
1
5
<TIME/DATE>
n
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
HOUR
MINUTE
:00
:01
:01
:00
:00
<Note>
The seconds cannot be set. The time always
advances from 0 seconds.
$TIME/DATESET
Turn the JOG dial button to select the item to be
changed, and press the JOG dial button.
2
<TIME/DATE>
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
HOUR
MINUTE
:00
:01
:01
:00
:00
n
$TIME/DATESET
Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting,
and press the JOG dial button to enter the setting.
3
4
When the settings are completed, press the JOG
dial button to select TIME/DATE SET, and press
$
the JOG dial button.
<TIME/DATE>
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
HOUR
MINUTE
:00
:01
:01
:00
:00
$TIME/DATESET
n
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Adjusting the white balance and black balance
Adjusting the white balance
A better picture can be achieved by adjusting the
Set the switches as shown in the figure.
1
white balance and black balance in the following
sequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) ABB
5
(black balance adjustment)
AWB.
5
There is usually no need to re-adjust the black
balance even when the power has been turned off
and back on.
The white balance must always be re-adjusted when
the lighting conditions have changed.
If the display mode is set to “2” or “3,” messages
advising the user of what progress has been made in
the adjustments and what the adjustment results are
appear on the viewfinder screen when the black
balance or white balance adjustment is commenced.
Set the display mode to “1” if these messages are not
to be displayed.
WHITE BAL: A or B
OUTPUT: CAM
FILTER control
GAIN: Normally 0 dB
Set to a more suitable gain level if it is
too dark.
For details on the display mode settings, refer to
“Display modes and setting change messages”
(page 43).
O
When the GAIN and WHITE BAL switch settings
are changed, messages advising the user of the
set positions appear on the setting change
message display of the viewfinder screen.
(However, this happens only when “3” has been
set as the display mode.)
<Notes>
ABB must be performed when the MASTER GAIN
O
O
levels have been changed on the LOW SETTING,
MID SETTING and HIGH SETTING screens of the
CAM MENU, when the super gain setting has been
changed using the USER button, and when the
GAMMA (ON/OFF) has been switched on the
CAMERA SETTING screen.
With artificial lighting—particularly fluorescent lights
and mercury lamps—the luminance may appear to
be constant but the intensity of the R, G and B
colors will change in synchronization with the power
line frequency. Especially in regions with a 50 Hz
power line frequency, mutual interference arises
between the vertical sync frequency (approx. 60
Hz) of this unit and lighting frequency (50 Hz). As a
result, the hue tends to change with the passage of
time or flickering occurs, making it impossible to
achieve a proper white balance.
Select the FILTER control setting in accordance
with the lighting conditions.
2
For examples of the FILTER control settings,
refer to the description of the FILTER control
(page 13) in the “Shooting (recording)/playback
function section.”
When the FILTER control setting is changed, a
message advising the user of the set positions
appears on the setting change message display
O
of the viewfinder screen.
(However, this
happens only when “3” has been set as the
display mode.)
It is recommended that the white balance be
achieved using the settings shown in the table
below.
Power line frequency
Shutter speed
1/100
50 Hz
60 Hz
OFF
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Adjusting the white balance and black balance
Adjusting the white balance
Erect a white pattern at a place with the same
conditions as the source of light illuminating the
subject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the pattern
on the screen.
A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall)
near the subject may be used as a substitute for
the white pattern.
While the adjustment is in progress, the following
3
6
7
message appears on the viewfinder screen (but
only when “2” or “3” has been set as the display
mode).
AWBACTIVE
The size of the white object required is shown in
the figure below.
Message appearing while the adjustment is in
progress
At least one-fourth of
the screen width
Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A
message similar to the one shown in the figure
now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory (A or B) which was set in step 1.
At least one-fourth of
the screen height
AWBAOK3.2K
Message appearing upon completion of the
adjustment
<Note>
Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.
A message such as the following appears if the
color temperature of the subject is lower than 2500
K or higher than 5600 K.
The downward pointing arrow indicates that the
color temperature is lower than the display
temperature; conversely, the upward pointing
arrow indicates that the it is higher than the display
temperature.
8
Adjust the lens aperture.
4
5
Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then
release it.
The switch returns to the center, and the white
balance is automatically adjusted.
AWBAOK2.5K
m
When the color temperature is lower than 2500 K
m
AWBAOK5.6K
When the color temperature is higher than 5600 K
<Note>
When a zoom lens with an automatic aperture
function is used, aperture hunting may occur. Adjust
the aperture’s gain control (marked as IG, IS, S, etc.)
provided with the lens.
AUTO W/B BAL switch
For details, refer to the operating instructions which
accompany the lens.
<Note>
When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to
the AWB side when the white balance is being
adjusted automatically (AWB ACTIVE), the
adjustment operation will stop.
Hunting:
The auto iris response is repeated, causing the brightness levels
of the image to become inconsistant.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
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Adjusting the white balance and black balance
Adjusting the white balance
When the white balance cannot
automatically be adjusted
When there is no time to adjust the white
balance
An error message appears on the viewfinder screen
(when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode).
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white
balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with
the setting position of the FILTER control (outer).
Messages relating to white balance adjustment
White balance memories
Error
message
Meaning
Recommended action
There are two sets of white balance memories, A and
B.
COLOR TEMP. Color temperature is too Select a suitable filter.
HIGH high.
When the FILTER INH setting on the CAMERA SW
MODE screen of CAM MENU is ON (default setting),
the number of memories for set A and set B is limited
to one each. In this case, the memory contents are
not coupled with the filter.
When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustment
values for each filter can be automatically saved in the
memories corresponding to the WHITE BAL switch
settings (A or B). This unit contains four filters so that
a total of 8 (4a2) adjustment values are saved.
COLOR TEMP. Color temperature is too Select a suitable filter.
LOW
low.
LOW LIGHT
There is not enough
light.
Increase the amount of
light or increase the
gain.
LEVEL OVER There is too much light. Reduce the amount of
light or reduce the gain.
UNSTABLE
CONDITION
The shooting conditions If flickering is to blame,
are unstable (shooting install the shutter, and
under fluorescent light, stabilize the shooting
unstable camera
posture, etc.).
conditions.
White balance search area
When any of the error messages listed above is
displayed, take the recommended action, and try
adjusting the white balance again.
If the error message persists even after repeated
attempts, consult your dealer.
It is possible to set the white balance search area to
either 90% or 50% by changing the AWB AREA
setting on the OPTION screen of the CAM MENU.
<Notes>
On rare occasions, AWB cannot be adjusted and a
NG display appears. In a case like this, adjust AWB
again.
90%
50%
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Adjusting the white balance and black balance
Adjusting the white balance
When FILTER INH is set to ON
When AWB is adjusted, the color temperature and
filter number applying at the time are displayed.
If the filter is then turned, the color temperature and
filter number are displayed.
The white balance is almost fully adjusted if the
subject is illuminated at a color temperature
approaching the one displayed.
(Example of display)
AWBAOK3.2K
AWB is adjusted using subject filter (B) with a
lighting color temperature of 3200 K.
7
The filter is changed to filter (C)
7
4.3K(B)
“4.3 K (B)” is displayed.
(1): This indicates that AWB was adjusted using
the filter.
7
If the color temperature of the subject in this state
is near 4.3 K, the white balance is right and so the
camera can be used.
7
The filter (B) is restored.
7
3.2K(B)
“3.2 K (B)” is displayed, and the status when AWB
was first adjusted is indicated.
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Adjusting the white balance and black balance
Adjusting the black balance
The black balance needs to be adjusted in the
following cases:
While the adjustment is in progress, the following
3
message appears on the viewfinder screen (but
only when “2” or “3” has been set as the display
mode).
When the unit is used for the first time
When the unit is used after it has not been used for
a prolonged period of time
O
O
<Note>
When the unit is used in an ambient temperature
which has fluctuated significantly
When the value selected for the gain switch has
been changed
When the super gain setting has been performed
using the USER button
When the gamma ON/OFF setting has been
changed
O
O
O
O
While the adjustment is in progress, the lens
aperture is automatically set to CLOSE.
ABBACTIVE
Message appearing while the adjustment is in
progress
Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A
message similar to the one shown in the figure
now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory.
4
Set the switches as shown in the figure.
1
2
ABBOK
Message appearing upon completion of the
adjustment
<Notes>
Check that the lens connector has been connected
O
and that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE.
While the black balance is being adjusted, the
aperture is automatically set to the light-shielding
status.
While the black balance is being adjusted, the gain
selector circuit is switched automatically.
Flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder
screen, but this is not indicative of malfunctioning.
If black shading is not satisfactory even with ABB
OK, open the BLACK SHADING screen of CAM
MAIN MENU 4, and adjust the black shading.
(Refer to page 93.)
OUTPUT: CAM
O
O
O
Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position,
and then release it.
The switch returns to the center, and the
adjustment is performed.
When the super gain has been set to ON, the black
balance is executed at the preset position in the
white balance memory.
When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again
to the ABB side when the black balance is being
adjusted automatically (ABB ACTIVE), the
adjustment operation will stop.
O
O
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
AUTO W/B switch
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Setting the electronic shutter
Shutter modes
Setting the shutter mode and
speed
Available shutter modes and shutter speeds
The SHUTTER switch is used to set the shutter
speed and the shutter speed in the standard mode.
The shutter speed in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode
can easily be changed using the SYNCHRO (“+”
and “–”) buttons.
On the SHUTTER SPEED screen of CAM MENU,
the setting range of the shutter speed can be
restricted to the required range and whether or not
to use the special operation mode (SYNCHRO
SCAN) can be selected.
O
O
Mode
Shutter speed
Application
Standard
1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000 and
1/2000 (sec.)
For shooting fast-moving
subjects clearly
O
SYNCHRO
SCAN
Between 20.0% and For shooting in such a way
99.5%
that the horizontal striping is
minimized on the monitor
screen
<Notes>
Following the steps for “Switching the display
mode” (page 44), set DISP MODE to “2” or “3” on
the CAM VF DISPLAY screen of CAM MENU.
1
2
No matter in which mode the electronic shutter is
used, the higher the shutter speed, the lower the
camera’s sensitivity.
O
When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will
increasingly open and the depth of focus will
become shallower as the shutter speed is
increased.
O
Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL.
The current shutter setting appears on the setting
change message display area of the viewfinder
screen.
Example: “1/120,” “50.0%,” etc.
SHUTTER switch
Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position
again, and repeat this until the desired mode or
speed is displayed.
3
When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the
display will change in the sequence shown below.
When the required shutter speed and mode have
been assigned beforehand, only the assigned
speed or mode will be displayed.
Standard mode
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
SYNCHRO SCAN
mode
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Setting the electronic shutter
Changing the shutter speed
and mode selection range
Setting the synchro scan mode
Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL and
1
On the SHUTTER SPEED screen of CAM MENU, the
setting range of the shutter speed can be restricted to
the required range and whether or not to use the
special operation mode (SYNCHRO SCAN) can be
selected.
set to SYNCHRO SCAN.
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “SHUTTER SPEED” screen.
1
<SHUTTERSPEED>
n
SYNCHROSCAN
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
SHUTTER switch
In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, continuous
2
switching inside the 20.0% to 99.5% range can be
achieved by pressing the SYNCHRO (“+” and “–”)
buttons.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the desired item.
2
3
Press the JOG dial button to set the item to be
changed.
Turn the JOG dial button to select ON or OFF, and
press the button to enter the setting.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
4
<Notes>
When operating the unit from the AJ-EC3 extension
O
control unit (optional accessory), the shutter speed
selected by the AJ-EC3 switch will take precedence
in determining the actual shutter speed even when
operations have been performed on the unit’s
SHUTTER SPEED screen.
For details on selecting the engineer mode and
display screens, refer to “Menu operations” (pages
72 to 74).
O
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Variable frame rate
This camera/VTR enables the frame rate (shooting
speed) to be set from 4 frames/sec. (3.99 Hz) to 60
frames/sec. (59.94 Hz).
Since the 720P/59.94 Hz format is used for recording
onto the tape or outputting to the HD SDI OUT
connector, users now have the exciting opportunity to
create a whole new dimension of moving images with
clearer slow-motion images and blur effects—a world
which was hitherto confined to the field of film
production—in their own video productions.
<Notes>
In this unit, the frame rate is set by changing the
storage time of the optical signals sensed by the CCD.
Depending on the frame rate setting, the following
problems may arise.
1White streaks
The dark current of the photodiode that configures
the CCD’s pixels causes defective pixels to arise,
and this results in the appearance of white streaks
on the screen. This current increases in direct
proportion to the rise in the CCD’s temperature and
storage time in the photodiode.
In short, the white streaks increase in inverse
proportion to the frame rate setting.
When a lower frame rate setting is desired, reduce
the master gain setting and, where possible, avoid
direct sunlight and use the unit in a cool
environment.
This unit automatically stores as the tape
management information both the frame rate
information which indicates the shooting speed and
the active frame information which indicates the first
frame where the frame image was switched in the
user’s bit of the sub-code track area (this used to be
the LTC area). This information is output from the TC
OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector. Further,
the active frame information is stored in the least
significant digit of the user’s bit while the frame rate
information is stored in its lower third and fourth digits.
2Delayed response time in automatic processing
When the frame rate setting has been lowered, it
takes longer for the unit to perform the automatic
processing (such as auto white balance, flare
compensation, auto knee and auto iris), possibly
giving the user the impression that something is
odd or wrong.
Setting the frame rate
The response time for automatic processes is
particularly slow at a frame rate of 20 frames/sec.
(19.98 Hz) and below.
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “FRAME MODE” screen.
1
When the frame rate has been set to 20
frames/sec. (19.98 Hz) or below, it is recommended
that the unit be operated with the automatic
processing released.
<FRAMEMODE>
n
FRAMERATERANGE:60-12
FRAMERATE
SCANREVERSE
:24
:OFF
3Black shading/white shading
Both black shading and white shading are
compensated for when the frame rate is set to 60
frames/sec. (59.94 Hz) and scan reverse is set to
OFF. No compensation is provided at any other
settings.
4Disturbed images
The images may be disturbed for a moment if
scene-to-scene continuity is performed while the
time code is allowed to advance in the rec run
mode when the frame rate is set to 24 frames/sec.
(23.98 Hz).
This occurs in order to reset the video signals from
the camera so as to maintain the continuity of the
time code recorded on the tape.
The disturbed images are not recorded on the tape
but they will affect the signals which are output from
the HD SDI OUT connector.
Furthermore, if the time code is allowed to advance
in the free run mode when the frame rate is set to
24 frames/sec. (23.98 Hz), at that instant when the
time code is preset or the time code is locked to the
external signal, the images may be disturbed for a
moment.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the “FRAME RATE” item.
2
3
Press the JOG dial button, and set the desired
frame rate.
Turn the JOG dial button to select the frame rate,
and press the JOG dial button to enter the
selection.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
4
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Scan reverse
The unit makes it possible to correct the images (by
reversing their top and bottom and their left and right)
when the prime lens is used for shooting.
Setting the scan reverse
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “FRAME MODE” screen.
1
<FRAMEMODE>
n
FRAMERATERANGE:60-12
FRAMERATE
SCANREVERSE
:24
:OFF
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the “SCAN REVERSE” item.
2
3
Press the JOG dial button, and set the desired
scan reverse.
Turn the JOG dial button, ON or OFF and press
the JOG dial button to enter the selection.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
4
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Adjusting the audio level
When the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector
switches are set to AUTO, the audio CH1 and CH2
input levels are adjusted automatically.
Proceed as follows to adjust the audio channel 1 and
2 levels manually.
Manual audio level adjustments
Set the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selector
switches to MAN.
1
Adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls in
2
such a way that, when audio signals are input, the
level meter reading will not exceed 0 dBu even
under maximum signal input level conditions.
AUDIO LEVEL
CH1 control
AUDIO LEVEL
CH2 control
AUTO SELECT CH1
selector switch
AUTO SELECT CH2
selector switch
Limiter
When the audio levels have been adjusted manually,
the limiter circuit is tripped by an excessively high
input level. This circuit can be turned ON or OFF on
the MIC/AUDIO screen of the VTR menu.
(The factory setting is OFF.)
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Setting the time data
When the user’s bit and time code are both to be
used, the user’s bit is set first.
If the time code is set first, the time code generator
will stop while the user’s bit is being set so that the
time code setting will be off.
The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00
to 23:59:59:29.
1
Setting the user’s bit
2,5
Setting the user’s bit enables information such as
memos (dates, times) up to 8 digits in hexadecimal
notation to be recorded on the sub code track.
4
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
1
Set the TCG switch to SET.
2
This unit automatically stores as the tape
management information both the frame rate
information which indicates the shooting speed and
the active frame information which indicates the first
frame where the frame image was switched in the
user’s bit of the sub-code track area (this used to be
the LTC area). This information is output from the
TC OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector.
Further, the active frame information is stored in the
least significant digit of the user’s bit while the frame
rate information is stored in its lower third and fourth
digits.
Set the user’s bit using the SHIFT button, “+”
button and “–” button.
SHIFT button:
3
This is used to start the digit to be set flashing.
Each time it is pressed, the flashing moves by
one digit to the right.
“+” button:
This increments by 1 the numerical value of the
flashing digit.
“–” button:
This decrements by 1 the numerical value of the
flashing digit.
Example of display
Active frame information
A to F in hexadecimal notation are displayed as follows:
x x : x x : 2 4 : 0 0
Hexadecimal
A
B
C
D
E
F
notation
Display
User’s bit setting
Frame rate information
24 frames/sec. (23.98 Hz)
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.
4
5
<Notes>
When “DATE,” “TCG” or “USER” has been
selected as the UB MODE item setting on the
TC/UB screen, the tape management information
is output from the least significant digit to the
lower fourth digit of the user’s bit, so no other
user’s bit information will be output.
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Select UB MODE item on the TC/UB screen of
VTR MENU.
User’s bit memory function
The user’s bit settings (except for the actual time) are
automatically saved in the memory and retained even
after the power is turned off.
The tape management information is not output
as the user’s bit information in the VIDEO AUX
area (this used to be the VITC area).
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<Notes>
When DATE is selected from the UB MODE items,
the real time operations for year/month/day/time of
the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.
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When TIME is selected from the UB MODE items,
the real time operations for hours/minutes/seconds
of the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.
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Setting the time data
Setting the time code
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
1
Set the TCG switch to SET.
2
1
Switch the TC MODE to DF or NDF on the TC/UB
screen of VTR MENU.
Select DF to run the time code in the drop frame
mode or select NDF to run the time code in the
non-drop frame mode.
3
2,5
Set the time code using the SHIFT button, “+”
button and “–” button.
SHIFT button:
4
4
This is used to start the digit to be set flashing.
Each time it is pressed, the flashing moves by
one digit to the right.
“+” button:
This increments by 1 the numerical value of the
flashing digit.
“–” button:
This decrements by 1 the numerical value of the
flashing digit.
Select the TCG switch position.
5
Select F-RUN for running the time code in the free-
run mode or select R-RUN for running it in the rec-
run mode.
<Note>
Time code when the battery is replaced
When the frame rate is set to 24 frames/sec. (23.98
Hz), this unit will perform the processing in the non-
drop frame mode in order to maintain the continuity of
the frames even when the time code has been set to
the drop frame mode. Furthermore, when the frame
rate has been set to 24 frames/sec. (23.98 Hz), it will
not be possible to set the time code while recording is
in progress since the images will be disturbed if the
advancing of the time code is discontinuous.
The backup function works even when the battery is
replaced, and the time code generator continues to
operate for a prolonged duration (approx. 1 year).
<Note>
When the POWER switch is set to ON
OFF
5
5
ON, the backup accuracy of the time code is
approximately ±2 frames.
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Setting the time data
The built-in time code generator is now locked to the
reference time code.
Externally locking the time code
About 10 seconds after locking, the external lock
status will be retained even if the connection of the
externally supplied reference time code is
disconnected. However, the servo lock will be subject
to disturbances if it is connected or disconnected
during recording (REC).
Set the POWER switch to ON.
1
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.
2
<Note>
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
3
When the external lock operation is performed, the
time code is instantly locked to the external time code,
and the same value as the external code value
appears on the counter display.
Do not set the unit to the recording mode during the
few seconds it takes for the sync generator to
stabilize.
Supply the reference time code and reference
4
video signal which are in a phase relationship that
satisfies the time code standard to the TC IN
connector and GENLOCK IN connector
respectively.
User’s bit setting when the time code is externally
locked
When the time code is externally locked, only the time
data is locked to the time data of the external time
code.
This means that the user’s bit can be set separately
for each unit.
The user’s bit can also be locked to the user’s bit of
the external time code. For details, consult your
dealer.
3
2
To release the external lock
First stop supplying the external time code, and set
the TCG switch to R-RUN.
1
When switching the power from the battery to an
external power supply while the time code is
externally locked
In order to ensure the continuity of the time code
generator’s power, connect the external power supply
to the DC IN connector, and then remove the battery
pack. If the battery pack is removed first, no
guarantees can be made for the continuity of the
external locking of the time code.
Example of connections for external
lock
The time code generator of the VTR unit can be
locked to an external generator.
When locking to an external signal
Gen-locking of the camera unit while the time
code is externally locked
Reference
time code
While the time code is externally locked, the camera
unit is gen-locked by the reference video signal which
is supplied to the GEN LOCK IN connector.
GENLOCK IN
TC IN
Reference
video signal
<Note>
When the frame rate is set to 24 frames/sec. (23.98
Hz), this unit will perform the processing in the non-
drop frame mode in order to maintain the continuity of
the frames even when the time code has been set to
the drop frame mode. If an external time code
generator is used, set it to the non-drop frame mode.
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How to use the user data
The contents of the setting menus can be saved in the
user area of the camera’s memory, and they can be
loaded from this area. Use of this data speeds up the
process of reproducing suitable setup statuses.
Loading the user data
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
1
and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”
screen of CAM MAIN MENU 3.
User data operation
Menus are used to save the setting menu contents in
the user area of the camera’s memory and load them
from this area.
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
n
SELECT
READ
:1
:1
SELECT
WRITE
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
Saving the user data
TITLE
:
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of CAM MAIN
MENU 4.
1
<INITIALIZE>
n
READFACTORYDATA
WRITEUSERDATA
SCENESEL
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the READ USER DATA item.
2
3
:1
READ
WRITE
TITLE1
TITLE2
TITLE3
TITLE4
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READ
SELECT
WRITE
SELECT
:1
:1
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the WRITE USER DATA item.
2
3
TITLE
:
READ?
YES
NO
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
n
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READ
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The data settings saved in the user area of the
camera’s memory are loaded, and the settings are
completed.
4
5
SELECT
WRITE
SELECT
:1
:1
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
TITLE
:
WRITE?
YES
NO
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Press the MENU button twice.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The data settings are saved in the user area of the
camera’s memory.
4
5
After the data has been saved, press the MENU
button twice.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
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Setup card operations
Use of the setup memory card (optional accessory)
enables the setting menu contents to be saved. Use
of this data speeds up the process of reproducing
suitable setup statuses.
How to eject the setup card
Open the cover by raising its bottom edge, and eject
the setup card.
<Note>
The multimedia cards or the SD memory cards can
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Take care not to touch the connector on the edge of
the setup card directly.
be used as the setup cards.
How to insert the setup card
With the surface bearing the logo facing you, insert
the setup card into the setup card slot, and close the
cover.
<Note>
Check that the surface bearing the logo is facing you
and the lettering is not upside down before inserting
the card.
When inserting the card, check the direction in which
the card is pointing, and if it does not slide neatly into
place, it means that the card may be pointing in the
wrong direction or that it may be upside down. Do not
force the card into place but check which is the front
and back and which is the top and bottom, and try
inserting the card again.
Bear in mind the following points when using
and saving the setup cards.
Avoid high temperatures and high humidity levels.
Keep the cards away from water.
Avoid exposing the cards to electrical charges.
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O
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Keep the setup card inside the unit with the cover
closed.
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Setup card operations
The operations for saving setting data on the setup
card and loading the saved data from the card are
performed on the CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen
of CAM MAIN MENU 3.
To proceed with the formatting of the setup card,
turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor)
to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the
formatting of the card is completed, the following
message appears.
4
Formatting the setup card
<Note>
When the card is formatted, the settings statuses
applying at the time are also saved in the memory.
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”
screen.
1
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
n
SELECT
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
TITLE
:
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
CONFIGOK
TITLE
:
If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial
button is pressed, the card will not be formatted.
Error message
CONFIG NG
NO CARD
(setup card has not been
inserted)
Remedial action
Insert the card.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the CARD CONFIG item.
2
3
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
CONFIG NG
ERROR
(the card cannot be formatted)
The card may be defective.
Replace it.
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
n
TITLE
:
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
5
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears on the screen.
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
SELECT
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
TITLE
:
CONFIG?
YES
NO
n
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Setup card operations
Saving the data settings on the
card
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”
screen.
Give a title to the selected file.
1
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the TITLE item.
4
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
n
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
SELECT :1
:1
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
READ
SELECT
WRITE
CARDCONFIG
TITLE
:
READUSERDATA
m
:
TITLE
Select the file No.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow
(cursor) starts flashing, and the input mode is
established.
5
6
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the SELECT item which comes after
WRITE, and press the JOG dial button.
2
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
n
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
m
:
TITLE
TITLE
:
Turn the JOG dial button until the character to be
set appears. When the button is turned, the
character displayed is switched in the following
sequence:
Turn the JOG dial button to select a number from 1
to 8, and press the JOG dial button.
3
Space:
)
7
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
7
8
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the next position (right), and repeat
steps to to set the characters (maximum of 8).
5
7
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Setup card operations
Give a title to the selected file.
If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial
button is pressed, the data cannot be saved.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the WRITE item.
9
Error message
WRITE NG
Remedial action
Insert the card.
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
NO CARD
(setup card has not been
inserted)
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CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
WRITE NG
FORMAT ERROR
(formatting error)
The card was formatted by a
device other than the unit.
Replace the card.
TITLE
:
WRITE NG
ERROR
The card may be defective.
Replace it.
(the data cannot be saved)
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the
following message appears.
10
11
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at
the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
12
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
SELECT
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
TITLE
:
WRITE?
YES
NO
n
TITLE
:
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.
When the data saving is completed, the
following message appears.
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
SELECT
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
TITLE
:
WRITEOK
YES
NO
n
TITLE
:
To save the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR CARD
READ/WRITE screen, and perform steps to
.
11
9
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Setup card operations
Loading the data saved on the
card
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
5
6
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READ
SELECT
WRITE
Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74),
and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”
screen.
1
:1
:1
SELECT
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
n
TITLE
:
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
READ?
YES
NO
n
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
TITLE
:
TITLE
:
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.
When the data loading is completed, the following
message appears.
Select the file No.
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READ
SELECT
WRITE
SELECT
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
:1
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the SELECT item which comes after
READ, and press the JOG dial button.
2
:1
TITLE
:
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
READOK
YES
NO
SELECT
READ
:1
:1
n
n
SELECT
WRITE
TITLE
:
CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
To load the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR CARD
READ/WRITE screen, and perform steps to .
TITLE
:
4
6
If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial
button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded.
Error message
READ NG
Remedial action
Insert the card.
Turn the JOG dial button to select any number
from 1 to 8, and press the JOG dial button.
3
NO CARD
(setup card has not been
inserted)
Load the data of the selected file.
READ NG
FORMAT ERROR
(formatting error)
The card was formatted by a
device other than the unit.
Replace the card.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the READ item.
4
READ NG
NO FILE
(file not found)
Save the file data.
<CAMCARDREAD/WRITE>
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
READ NG
ERROR
(the data cannot be loaded)
Data saved by devices other than
unit cannot be loaded.
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CARDCONFIG
READUSERDATA
TITLE
:
Press the MENU button to exit the menu
operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
7
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Cassette tapes
Loading a cassette tape
Checking for tape slack
Check that there are no cables around the cassette
holder or top panel, and set the POWER switch to
ON.
<Note>
1
Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the
reel in the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to
turn, it means there is no tape slack.
When condensation has formed inside the unit, the
HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is
cleared before proceeding with the intended
operation.
HUMID display
Ejecting the cassette tape
While the power is still on, press the EJECT button to
open the cassette holder, and take out the cassette
tape. If another cassette is not going to be loaded
immediately after this tape is ejected, close the
cassette holder.
POWER: ON
Ejecting the cassette when the battery
has no charge
First, set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the
unit’s power.
Press the EJECT button.
The cassette holder opens.
2
EJECT button
Then turn the power back on, and immediately hold
down the EJECT button.
The cassette can be removed when there is still some
power left in the battery. However, do not repeat this
operation.
To prevent accidental erasure
Set the cassette’s tab to SAVE to prevent the
recordings on the tape from being erased accidentally.
Cassette holder
REC
SAVE
Insert the cassette tape and press the part marked
with the arrow to close the cassette holder
securely.
3
<Note>
Check that there is no slack in the tape of the
cassette.
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Recording
This section describes the basic steps for shooting
and recording.
Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out
inspections to ensure that the system is functioning
properly.
From adjusting the white balance and
black balance to stopping the recording
Turn on the power, and after inserting the cassette,
set the switches as shown in the figure below.
For details on how to perform these inspections,
refer to “Inspections prior to shooting” (pages 111
to 114).
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OUTPUT:
CAM/AUTO KNEE ON
From providing the power supply to
loading the cassette
AUDIO SELECT
CH 1/CH 2:
AUTO
Install a fully charged battery pack.
1
Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that the
2
HUMID display is not showing and that at least 5
segments of the remaining battery charge display
are lighted.
If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it
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goes off.
If at least 5 segments of the remaining battery
charge display are not lighted, replace the
battery with a fully charged one.
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TCG:
F-RUN or
R-RUN
Check that there are no cables around the cassette
holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT
button to open the cassette holder.
3
4
GAIN:
Aperture: Automatic
Normally set to 0 dB; change
to a more suitable value if the
picture is too dark.
After checking the following, insert the cassette
tape, and close the cassette holder.
Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab
Tape slack
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3
4
2
2
1
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Recording
Shooting
Tape function buttons
During recording, the tape function buttons (EJECT,
REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) will not work.
1-1 Select the filter to match the lighting conditions,
and set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” if
the white balance has been stored in the
memory ahead of time.
If the white balance and/or 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. The
white balance for the filter is achieved in
accordance with the setting position of the
FILTER control (outer).
1-2 When adjusting the white balance on the
spot
Select the filter to match the lighting conditions,
set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B,” and
adjust the white balance as follows:
(1) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the
AWB position and adjust the white balance.
(2) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the
ABB position and adjust the black balance.
(3) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the
AWB position and adjust the white balance
again.
1-1, 1-2
3
4, 5
1-2
2
For details on how to adjust the white balance,
refer to “Adjusting the white balance and black
balance” (pages 47 to 51).
Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the
focus and zoom.
2
When the electronic shutter is to be used, set the
shutter speed and operating mode.
3
For details, refer to “Setting the electronic
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shutter” (pages 52 and 53).
Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button
to start recording.
During recording, the REC lamp inside the
viewfinder lights.
4
5
To stop the recording, press the VTR START
button again.
The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.
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Recording
Scene-to-scene continuity
If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible to
ensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of
0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the VTR START
button or lens VTR button.
If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point
at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be
maintained must be located before recording is
started.
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at
other times
Proceed as follows either after the tape has been
allowed to run or after the cassette has been ejected
or when ensuring continuity on a tape which has been
recorded only in part.
While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.
1
During rec-pause
The scene-to-scene continuity timing is located
automatically. However, the time taken until the start
of recording differs depending on the setting of the
VTR SAVE/STBY switch.
At the place on the tape where continuity is to be
maintained, press the PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP)
button again to stop the tape.
2
When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,
recording commences about two seconds after the
VTR START button is pressed.
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Press the lens RET button. It takes about two
seconds to complete the preparations for the
scene-to-scene continuity.
3
When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY,
recording commences as soon as the VTR START
button is pressed.
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Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button
to start the recording.
4
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity after
the power was turned off while the unit
was in the rec-pause mode
1,2
3
Switch the power back on.
1
Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button
to start the recording.
2
4
2
1
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(checking what has been recorded)
Playback
When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the
playback pictures can be monitored in black and white
on the viewfinder screen.
These playback pictures can be monitored in two
other ways.
Rec review
Color playback
When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens
RET button is pressed, the last two seconds of the
tape are automatically rewound, and the playback
pictures on this part of the tape appear on the
viewfinder screen. This makes it possible to check
whether recording was performed properly.
After the two seconds of the tape have been played
back, the unit is again set to the recording start
standby mode.
When an HD color monitor is connected to the unit’s
HD SDI OUT connector, color playback pictures can
be monitored.
The playback signals will be output to the viewfinder
even during rewinding (REW) or fast forwarding (FF).
Selecting the audio output of the playback signal and
adjusting the volume are accomplished using the
MONITOR switch control (page 11).
If the RET button is held down, a maximum of 10
seconds of the tape is rewound and played back.
<Note>
The rec review function cannot be used unless
recording lasts for one or more seconds.
Lens RET button functions
Depending on the internal VTR status, the RET button
functions which appear on the viewfinder screen
change as follows.
Internal VTR
What appears on the viewfinder screen
status
During recording
Pictures which are shot by the camera
(RET button does not work)
During rec-
pause
What has just been recorded (rec review of 2
seconds of the tape recording) can be checked.
During playback
Playback pictures of internal VTR
(RET button does not work)
During play-
pause
Pictures accompanying operation to locate the
scene-to-scene continuity point
70
Other VTR functions
NEWS REC function
INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)
function
The NEWS REC function is set using NEWS REC
MODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen.
This function makes simple interval shooting
(intermittent recording) possible. It proves to be
particularly effective when shooting programs with a
nature theme or art programs.
The INTERVAL REC function is set on the VTR
MENU “FUNCTION” screen.
By
controlling
the
VTR
START
button
acknowledgment time during recording (by up to 2
seconds), the time taken for the unit to transfer from
the recording mode to the rec-pause mode can be
delayed.
In other words, by controlling the VTR start button
operation acknowledgment time, the unit can
continuously record without the user having to
interrupt the recording: this safeguards against the
failure to record those precious moments—a failure
that occurs when recording is resumed immediately
after it was shut down temporarily.
INTERVAL REC MODE
This sets the INTERVAL REC function to ON or
OFF.
INTERVAL REC TIME
This sets the recording time (1 cut) for interval
shooting.
O
O
O
INTERVAL PAUSE TIME
This sets the rec-pause time for interval shooting.
RETAKE function
Once the above items are set, the unit is set to the
INTERVAL REC mode, and “i” starts to flash inside
the viewfinder.
When the VTR START button is now pressed, interval
shooting is started, and “iREC” lights in place of “i.”
Also, the time unit (h/min/s/frm) display on the counter
display area starts to flash.
When the unit is set to rec-pause mode upon
completion of the first interval shooting, “iREC” goes
from lighted to flashing inside the viewfinder.
The time unit display on the counter display area
remains flashing.
The RETAKE function is activated by selecting ON for
RETAKE MODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION”
screen.
If the lens RET button is pressed while holding down
the MODE CHECK button when the unit is in the rec-
pause mode upon completion of a recording or
subsequently in the STOP mode, the tape will be
rewound to a point near the start point (a position
about 10 frames ahead of the recording start point) of
the final picture which was last recorded, and the unit
will be set to the rec-pause mode.
If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and a
particular cut is clearly judged to be no good,
recording can be started from that point so that the
no-good cut will be deleted.
By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto the
work tape, for instance, this function is very effective
in achieving economical operation.
iREC
RET button
h
min
s
frm
MODE CHECK button
71
Menu operations
The setting menu operations are performed using the
MENU button and JOG dial button. The menu
configuration is divided into the camera unit’s setting
menus and VTR unit’s setting menus.
It is possible to select the engineer menu which
enables all the setting menu items to be set or,
alternatively, the user menu which consists of
individually tailored menus so that only those menus
which will be used most frequently can be set.
User menu
The user menu was set when the unit was shipped.
However, the user can change the configuration of the
menus by selecting only those menus which will be
used most frequently so that they will be tailored to
the user’s individual needs.
Set the user menu on the USER MENU SELECT
screen of the engineer menu. The data settings are
saved in the non-volatile memory for long-term
storage.
MENU switch
JOG dial button
Engineer menu
All the setting menu items can be set on this menu.
The data settings are saved in the non-volatile
memory for long-term storage.
Display method
Display method
Hold down the MENU button for at least 3 seconds.
When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR
unit’s MAIN MENU screen is displayed.
O
O
When the MENU button is pressed, the camera
unit’s USER menu screen which was set at the time
of shipment is displayed.
O
When the MENU button is pressed once more, the
O
When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR
unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.
When the MENU button is pressed once more, the
menu screen display is cleared.
O
O
menu screen display is cleared.
<Note>
The engineer menu is displayed at all times when the
AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory) is
connected to the unit for operating the unit by remote
control.
When the power is switched on
Status display
1A B
0dB
CZ73
Press the MENU
button.
¢¢¢¢ CAMUSERMENU¢¢¢¢
Camera unit’s user
menu
Press the MENU
button.
¢¢¢¢ VTRUSERMENU¢¢¢¢
VTR unit’s user
menu
Press the MENU button.
72
Menu operations
Basic setting menu operations
Displaying menus
User
menu:Engineer
menu
Press the MENU button.
The camera unit’s USER menu screen is
displayed.
Hold down the MENU button for at least 3
seconds.
1
2
1
2
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the next
MAIN menu screen (of the camera unit) is
displayed.
When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR
unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.
When the MENU button is pressed, the VTR unit’s
MAIN MENU screen is displayed.
3
Press the MENU
button.
Hold down the MENU button
for at least 3 seconds.
}
}
Press the
MENU button.
Press the
MENU button.
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
CAM USER MENU
VTR USER MENU
CAM MAIN MENU 1
VTR MAIN MENU
}
}
Press the JOG
dial button.
Press the JOG
dial button.
}
Press the
MENU button.
CAM MAIN MENU 2
}
Press the JOG
dial button.
}
Press the
MENU button.
CAM MAIN MENU 3
}
Press the JOG
dial button.
}
Press the
MENU button.
CAM MAIN MENU 4
}
Press the JOG
dial button.
73
Menu operations
Displaying sub-menus and deciding
on settings
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
desired item to be set, and press the JOG dial
button.
3
The digit whose value is to be set now flashes.
Operations common to the user menu and
engineer menu
Example:
<ROP>
Press the JOG
dial button.
MASTERPED
MASTERDTL
MASTERGAMMA
RGAIN
:+008
:+00
n
Turn the JOG dial button while the USER menu
screen or MAIN menu screen is displayed.
I
1
:0.45
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
The cursor ( ) moves to the SUB menu item.
n
GGAIN
BGAIN
RPEDESTAL
GPEDESTAL
BPEDESTAL
Example:
CAMMAINMENU1
Turn the JOG
dial button.
n
I
ROP
MATRIX
COLORCORRECTION1
COLORCORRECTION2
LOWSETTING
MIDSETTING
HIGHSETTING
ADITIONALDTL1
ADITIONALDTL2
SKINTONEDTL
KNEE/LEVEL
Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting.
4
5
When the desired setting is reached, press the
JOG dial button.
The setting is now entered.
GAMMA
CAMERASETTING
Move the cursor ( ) to the desired SUB menu
2
n
When other items are to be set, turn the JOG dial
button to move the cursor, and change and enter
6
7
item, and press the JOG dial button.
The SUB menu is now displayed.
(The cursor appears in the title part of the SUB
menu.)
the settings by repeating steps to .
3
5
To move to another SUB menu, turn the JOG dial
button to move the cursor to the title part of the
SUB menu, and press the JOG dial button.
The USER menu screen or MAIN menu screen is
now displayed so proceed with operation by
following the same steps.
Example:
CAMMAINMENU1
n
n
Press the JOG
dial button.
I
ROP
MATRIX
COLORCORRECTION1
COLORCORRECTION2
LOWSETTING
MIDSETTING
HIGHSETTING
ADITIONALDTL1
ADITIONALDTL2
SKINTONEDTL
KNEE/LEVEL
Example:
<ROP>
Press the JOG
dial button.
n
MASTERPED
MASTERDTL
MASTERGAMMA
RGAIN
GGAIN
BGAIN
RPEDESTAL
GPEDESTAL
BPEDESTAL
:+008
:+00
I
GAMMA
CAMERASETTING
:0.45
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
<ROP>
n
MASTERPED
MASTERDTL
MASTERGAMMA
RGAIN
GGAIN
BGAIN
RPEDESTAL
GPEDESTAL
BPEDESTAL
:+008
:+00
:0.45
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
:+000
Upon completion of the settings, press the MENU
button. The settings are now recorded, the setting
menu mode is exited, and the normal operation
mode is restored.
8
<Note>
To exit the camera unit’s menu, press the MENU
button twice. When the MENU button is pressed
once, operation is transferred to the VTR unit’s
menu.
74
Setting menu configuration
CAM MAIN MENU 1
ROP
MASTER PED
MASTER DTL
MASTER GAMMA
R GAIN
G GAIN
B GAIN
R PEDESTAL
G PEDESTAL
B PEDESTAL
MATRIX
} MATRIX TABLE
MATRIX R-G
MATRIX R-B
MATRIX G-R
MATRIX G-B
MATRIX B-R
MATRIX B-G
COLOR CORRECTION 1
COLOR CORRECTION 2
R
(SAT)/(PHASE)
Mg (SAT)/(PHASE)
(SAT)/(PHASE)
Cy (SAT)/(PHASE)
G (SAT)/(PHASE)
R
(SAT)/(PHASE)
B
Mg (SAT)/(PHASE)
B
(SAT)/(PHASE)
Cy (SAT)/(PHASE)
(SAT)/(PHASE)
Yl (SAT)/(PHASE)
G
Yl (SAT)/(PHASE)
LOW SETTING
MID SETTING
} MASTER GAIN
H. DTL LEVEL
V. DTL LEVEL
DTL CORING
H. DTL FREQ
LEVEL DEPEND
MASTER GAMMA
} BLACK STRETCH
} MATRIX TABLE
} COLOR CORRECTION
} MASTER GAIN
H. DTL LEVEL
V. DTL LEVEL
DTL CORING
H. DTL FREQ
LEVEL DEPEND
MASTER GAMMA
} BLACK STRETCH
} MATRIX TABLE
} COLOR CORRECTION
} MASTER GAIN
H. DTL LEVEL
V. DTL LEVEL
HIGH SETTING
KNEE APERTURE
SLIM DTL
ADDITIONAL DTL1
DTL CORING
H. DTL FREQ
LEVEL DEPEND
MASTER GAMMA
} BLACK STRETCH
} MATRIX TABLE
} COLOR CORRECTION
ADDITIONAL DTL2
SKIN TONE DTL
KNEE APE LVL
DTL GAIN (+)
DTL GAIN (–)
DTL CLIP
DTL SOURCE
V DTL FREQ.
} SKIN TONE DTL
} SKIN TONE ZEBRA
SKIN DTL CORING
Y MAX
Y MIN
I CENTER
I WIDTH
Q WIDTH
Q PHASE
KNEE/LEVEL
GAMMA
MASTER PED
} MANUAL KNEE
KNEE POINT
KNEE SLOPE
} WHITE CLIP
WHITE CLIP LVL
A. KNEE POINT
A. KNEE LVL
R GAMMA
B GAMMA
CAMERA SETTING
DETAIL
HIGH COLOR
GAMMA
TEST SAW
FLARE
H-F COMPE
D4300K
<Note>
Items indicated with are items whose settings can only be switched ON and OFF.
}
75
Setting menu configuration
CAM MAIN MENU 2
CAM MAIN MENU 3
CAM CARD READ/WRITE
VF DIAPLSY
DISP CONDITION
DISP MODE
VF OUT
SELECT
READ
SELECT
WRITE
VF DTL
ZEBRA1 DETECT
ZEBRA2 DETECT
ZEBRA2
CARD CONFIG
READ USER DATA
TITLE
LOW LIGHT LVL
CAM CARD R/W SELECT
GENLOCK/IRIS
ID READ/WRITE
VF MARKER
SAFETY ZONE
CENTER MARK
FRAME SIG
MARK
CAM MAIN MENU1 LEVEL R/W
CAM MAIN MENU1 SW (}) R/W
CAM MAIN MENU2 R/W
CAM MAIN MENU3 R/W
CAM MAIN MENU4 R/W
LVL
VF INDICATOR
EXTENDER
SHUTTER
FILTER
WHITE
GAIN
H PHASE COARSE
H PHASE FINE
A. IRIS LEVEL
A. IRIS PEAK/AVE
A. IRIS MODE
IRIS
S. IRIS LEVEL
CAMERA ID
ZOOM LVL
COLOR TEMP
FRAME RATE
LENS ADJ
F2.8 ADJ
F16 ADJ
CAMERA ID
ID:
SHUTTER SPEED
SYNCHRO SCAN
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
! LED
GAIN (0dB)
GAIN (–3dB)
SHUTTER
WHITE PRESET
EXTENDER
FILTER
BLACK STR
D4300K
MATRIX
COLOR CORRECTION
FRAME RATE
FILTER INH
CAMERA SW MODE
SHOCKLESS AWB
COLOR BARS
S. GAIN OFF
USER1 SW
USER2 SW
S. BLK LVL
ECU DATA SAVE
S. GAIN VALUE
SUPER GAIN
FRAME MODE
FRAME RATE RANGE
FRAME RATE
SCAN REVERSE
76
Setting menu configuration
CAM MAIN MENU 4
CAM USER MENU SELECT1
ROP
LOW SETTING
MID SETTING
HIGH SETTING
ADDITIONAL DTL1
ADDITIONAL DTL2
SKIN TONE DTL
KNEE/LEVEL
GAMMA
CAM USER MENU SELECT2
VF DISPLAY
VF MARKER
VF INDICATOR
!LED
CAMERA SW MODE
SUPER GAIN
CAMERA SETTING
CAM USER MENU SELECT3
BLACK SHADING
CAM CARD READ/WRITE
CAM CARD R/W SELECT
GENLOCK/IRIS
DETECTION
CORRECT (DIG)
WHITE SHADING
FLARE
DETECTION (V SAW)
CORRECT
R FLARE
G FLARE
B FLARE
COLORIMETRY
INITIALIZE
MATRIX
READ FACTORY DATA
WRITE USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
WRITE
RESET
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
S/N
S/N
DETAIL
TITLE 4
H-F COMPE.
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
CAM SOFT (IN)
CAM SOFT (OUT)
GAMMA GAIN
GAMMA RAM
KNEE
ALC
PLD
DIAGNOSTIC
M. PED
MODULATION
RESOLUTION
SENSITIVITY
MODULATION
DETAIL
H-F COMPE.
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
EVALUATION
OPTION
ENG SECURITY
SHD, ABB SW CTRL
AWB AREA
M. PED
RESOLUTION
DETAIL
H-F COMPE.
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
M. PED
SENSITIVITY
KNEE
W. CLIP
M. PED
77
Setting menu configuration
VTR MAIN MENU
FUNCTION
NEWS REC MODE
HUMID OPE
REC START
PAUSE TIMER
RETAKE MODE
HD SDI OUT
INTERVAL REC MODE
INTERVAL REC TIME
INTERVAL PAUSE TIME
BATTERY/TAPE
BATTERY SELECT
EXT DC IN SELECT
BATT NEAR END ALARM
BATT NEAR END CANCEL
BATT END ALARM
BATT REMAIN FULL
TAPE NEAR END ALARM
TAPE NEAR END TIME
TAPE END ALARM
TAPE REMAIN/$
BATTERY SETTING
VTR VF INDICATOR
AJ-BP490
AU-BP402
HP-30A
TAPE (IND)
BATTERY (IND)
LEVEL METER (IND)
AUDIO IN (IND)
TC (IND)
VTR WARNING (IND)
SAVE LED
PRO14
TRIM14
TRIM13
DIGITAL14
DIGITAL13
BP-H90
BP-H100
NP-L40
NP-L40 D
BP-L60/90
NP-1B
FRONT MIC POWER
MIC LOWCUT CH1
MIC LOWCUT CH2
LIMITER
MIC/AUDIO
TEST TONE
REC CH3/CH4
CUE SELECT
CUE REC
FUNCTION
NEWS REC MODE
HUMID OPE
REC START
PAUSE TIMER
RETAKE MODE
HD SDI OUT
INTERVAL REC MODE
INTERVAL REC TIME
INTERVAL PAUSE TIME
TC MODE
UB MODE
TCG SET HOLD
FIRST REC TC
P.OFF LCD DISPLAY
TC OUT
TC/UB
VITC UB MODE
BATTERY/TAPE
BATTERY SELECT
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
EXT DC IN SELECT
BATT NEAR END ALARM
BATT NEAR END CANCEL
BATT END ALARM
TIME/DATE
HOUR
MINUTE
$ TIME/DATE SET
BATT REMAIN FULL
TAPE NEAR END ALARM
TAPE NEAR END TIME
TAPE END ALARM
VTR USER MENU SELECT
VTR CARD READ/WRITE
TAPE REMAIN/ $
READ
WRITE
VTR VF INDICATOR
TAPE (IND)
READ USER DATA
BATTERY (IND)
LEVEL METER (IND)
AUDIO IN (IND)
TC (IND)
VTR WARNING (IND)
SAVE LED
READ FACTORY DATA
WRITE VTR USER DATA
VTR INITIALIZE
DIAGNOSTIC
OPERATION
DRUM RUNNING
THREADING
VTR SYSCON
SERVO
MECHACON
FRONT
MIC/AUDIO
FRONT MIC POWER
MIC LOWCUT CH1
MIC LOWCUT CH2
LIMITER
TEST TONE
REC CH3/CH4
CUE SELECT
CUE REC
TC/UB
TC MODE
UB MODE
TCG SET HOLD
FIRST REC TC
P.OFF LCD DISPLAY
TC OUT
VITC UB MODE
78
(CAM MENU)
Setting menu screens
The main menu consists of CAM MAIN MENU (1 to 4) of the camera and the VTR MAIN MENU of the VTR.
These screens are index screens which are used to open the sub-menus.
The setting menu is operated with the MENU button and JOG dial button.
(Refer to pages 72 to 74 for the menu operations.)
CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen
CAM MAIN MENU 3 screen
VF
display
VF
display
SUB menu
Remarks
SUB menu
Remarks
ROP
USER
ENG
Index for opening the ROP screen.
CAM CARD
READ/WRITE
USER
ENG
Index for opening the CAM CARD
READ/WRITE screen.
MATRIX
COLOR
CORRECTION1 ENG
COLOR
CORRECTION2 ENG
USER
ENG
Index for opening the MATRIX screen.
CAM CARD R/W USER
Index for opening the CARD R/W
SELECT screen.
SELECT
ENG
USER
Index for opening the COLOR
CORRECTION 1 screen.
GENLOCK/IRIS
USER
ENG
Index for opening the GENLOCK/IRIS
screen.
USER
Index for opening the COLOR
CORRECTION 2 screen.
LENS ADJ
USER
ENG
Index for opening the LENS ADJ
screen.
LOW SETTING
MID SETTING
HIGH SETTING
USER
ENG
Index for opening the LOW SETTING
screen.
CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen
USER
ENG
Index for opening the MID SETTING
screen.
VF
display
SUB menu
Remarks
USER
ENG
Index for opening the HIGH SETTING
screen.
CAM USER
MENU
USER
ENG
Index for opening the CAM USER
MENU SELECT 1 screen.
ADDITIONAL
DTL1
USER
ENG
Index for opening the ADDITIONAL
DTL 1 screen.
SELECT1
CAM USER
MENU SELECT2 ENG
USER
Index for opening the CAM USER
MENU SELECT 2 screen.
ADDITIONAL
DTL2
USER
ENG
Index for opening the ADDITIONAL
DTL 2 screen.
SKIN TONE DTL USER
ENG
Index for opening the SKIN TONE
DTL screen.
CAM USER
MENU SELECT3 ENG
USER
Index for opening the CAM USER
MENU SELECT 3 screen.
KNEE/LEVEL
USER
ENG
Index for opening the KNEE/LEVEL
screen.
BLACK
SHADING
USER
ENG
Index for opening the BLACK
SHADING screen.
GAMMA
USER
ENG
Index for opening the GAMMA screen.
WHITE
SHADING
USER
ENG
Index for opening the WHITE
SHADING screen.
CAMERA
SETTING
USER
ENG
Index for opening the CAMERA
SETTING screen.
FLARE
USER
ENG
Index for opening the FLARE screen.
CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen
COLORIMETRY USER
ENG
Index for opening the COLORIMETRY
screen.
VF
display
SUB menu
Remarks
INITIALIZE
DIAGNOSTIC
EVALUATION
OPTION
USER
ENG
Index for opening the INITIALIZE
screen.
VF DISPLAY
USER
ENG
Index for opening the VF DISPLAY
screen.
USER
ENG
Index for opening the DIAGNOSTIC
screen.
VF MARKER
VF INDICATOR
CAMERA ID
USER
ENG
Index for opening the VF MARKER
screen.
USER
ENG
Index for opening the EVALUATION
screen.
USER
ENG
Index for opening the VF INDICATOR
screen.
USER
ENG
Index for opening the OPTION screen.
ENG
Index for opening the CAMERA ID
screen.
SHUTTER
SPEED
ENG
Index for opening the SHUTTER
SPEED screen.
!LED
USER
ENG
Index for opening the !LED screen.
CAMERA SW
MODE
USER
ENG
Index for opening the CAMERA SW
MODE screen.
SUPER GAIN
USER
ENG
Index for opening the SUPER GAIN
screen.
FRAME MODE
USER
ENG
Index for opening the FRAME MODE
screen.
79
(CAM MAIN MENU 1)
Setting menu screens
ROP screen
MATRIX screen
The ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on this
screen.
The camera matrix is set on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
MATRIX TABLE
A
B
USER
ENG
For selecting the color
adjustment display.
MASTER
PED–200
USER
ENG
MASTER PEDESTAL
level setting.
:
MATRIX R-G
MATRIX R-B
MATRIX G-R
MATRIX G-B
MATRIX B-R
MATRIX B-G
–31
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color adjustment
Color adjustment
Color adjustment
Color adjustment
Color adjustment
Color adjustment
+18
:
+200
(Max.)
+31
MASTER DTL
–31
:
USER
ENG
H. DTL/V. DTL level
setting.
–31
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
+00
:
+31
+31
MASTER
GAMMA
0.35
:
USER
ENG
MASTER GAMMA setting.
(0.01 step)
–31
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
0.45
:
0.75
Three different values can
be stored for LOW, MID
and HIGH in the memory.
+31
R GAIN
–200
:
USER
ENG
For setting R channel
gain.
–31
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
+000
:
+200
(Max.)
+31
–31
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
G GAIN
–200
:
USER
ENG
For setting G channel
gain.
+000
:
+200
(Max.)
+31
–31
:
USER
ENG
B GAIN
–200
:
USER
ENG
For setting B channel
gain.
+00
:
+31
+000
:
+200
(Max.)
<Notes>
The white balance and black balance will not change even if the
MATRIX is changed.
O
O
O
R PEDESTAL
G PEDESTAL
B PEDESTAL
–100
:
+000
:
USER
ENG
For setting R channel
PEDESTAL level.
Two tables, A and B, can be stored in the memory for the
MATRIX TABLE item.
“00” applies for all the preset modes in MATRIX TABLE B.
+100
(Max.)
–100
:
+000
:
+100
(Max.)
USER
ENG
For setting G channel
PEDESTAL level.
–100
:
USER
ENG
For setting B channel
PEDESTAL level.
+000
:
+100
(Max.)
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
80
(CAM MAIN MENU 1)
Setting menu screens
COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen
COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen
The camera color saturation adjustments and hue The camera color saturation adjustments and hue
adjustments are set on this screen. adjustments are set on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
R (SAT)
R (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: red
R-Mg (SAT)
R-Mg (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: between red
and magenta
+63
+63
Mg (SAT)
Mg (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: magenta
Mg-B (SAT)
Mg-B (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: between
magenta and blue
+63
+63
B (SAT)
B (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: blue
B-Cy (SAT)
B-Cy (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: between blue
and cyan
+63
+63
Cy (SAT)
Cy (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: cyan
Cy-G (SAT)
Cy-G (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: between cyan
and green
+63
+63
G (SAT)
G (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: green
G-Yl (SAT)
G-Yl (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: between
green and yellow
+63
+63
Yl (SAT)
Yl (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: yellow
Yl-R (SAT)
Yl-R (PHASE)
–63
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
Color saturation
adjustment and hue
adjustment: between
yellow and red
+63
+63
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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Setting menu screens
LOW SETTING screen
MID SETTING screen
The low level gain is set on this screen.
The middle level gain is set on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
MASTER GAIN
–6dB
:
0dB
:
USER
ENG
–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6
dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24
dB or 30 dB can be set.
MASTER GAIN
–6dB
:
6dB
:
USER
ENG
–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6
dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24
dB or 30 dB can be set.
30dB
30dB
H. DTL LEVEL
V. DTL LEVEL
DTL CORING
H. DTL FREQ
LEVEL DEPEND
0
:
12
:
63
USER
ENG
For setting H.DTL (detail)
level.
H. DTL LEVEL
V. DTL LEVEL
DTL CORING
H. DTL FREQ
LEVEL DEPEND
0
:
12
:
63
USER
ENG
For setting H.DTL (detail)
level.
0
:
16
:
63
USER
ENG
For setting V.DTL (detail)
level.
0
:
16
:
63
USER
ENG
For setting V.DTL (detail)
level.
0
:
2
:
USER
ENG
For setting DTL coring.
0
:
2
:
USER
ENG
For setting DTL coring.
15
15
0
:
22
:
29
USER
ENG
For selecting H.DTL
FREQUENCY.
0
:
22
:
29
USER
ENG
For selecting H.DTL
FREQUENCY.
0
:
USER
ENG
For setting LEVEL
DEPEND.
0
:
USER
ENG
For setting LEVEL
DEPEND.
2
:
5
The detail of only the dark
areas is removed when
the Y detail is boosted.
The higher the figure set
for this item, the broader
the range of the detail
which is removed.
2
:
5
The detail of only the dark
areas is removed when
the Y detail is boosted.
The higher the figure set
for this item, the broader
the range of the detail
which is removed.
MASTER
GAMMA
0.35
:
USER
ENG
Master gamma setting.
(0.01 step)
MASTER
GAMMA
0.35
:
USER
ENG
Master gamma setting.
(0.01 step)
0.45
:
0.45
:
0.75
0.75
BLACK
STRETCH
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the mode to
compensate for low-
brightness black stretch to
ON or OFF.
BLACK
STRETCH
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the mode to
compensate for low-
brightness black stretch to
ON or OFF.
MATRIX TABLE
A
B
USER
ENG
For selecting the color
correction matrix table.
MATRIX TABLE
A
B
USER
ENG
For selecting the color
correction matrix table.
OFF
OFF
COLOR
CORRECTION
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the 12-axis
independent color
COLOR
CORRECTION
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the 12-axis
independent color
correction to ON or OFF.
correction to ON or OFF.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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(CAM MAIN MENU 1)
Setting menu screens
HIGH SETTING screen
ADDITIONAL DTL 1 screen
The special detail features of the camera are set on
this screen.
The high level gain is set on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
MASTER GAIN
–6dB
:
12dB
:
USER
ENG
–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6
dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24
dB or 30 dB can be set.
KNEE
APERTURE
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the knee
aperture to ON or OFF.
At the “ON” setting, the
detail above the knee
point is boosted.
30dB
H. DTL LEVEL
V. DTL LEVEL
DTL CORING
H. DTL FREQ
LEVEL DEPEND
0
:
12
:
63
USER
ENG
For setting H.DTL (detail)
level.
SLIM DTL
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the mode to
make the detail finer to
ON or OFF.
0
:
16
:
63
USER
ENG
For setting V.DTL (detail)
level.
0
:
5
:
USER
ENG
For setting DTL coring.
ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen
The special detail features of the camera are set on
this screen.
15
0
:
22
:
29
USER
ENG
For selecting H.DTL
FREQUENCY.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
KNEE APA LVL
0
5
USER
ENG
For changing the detail
level in the high-
0
:
USER
ENG
For setting LEVEL
DEPEND.
brightness areas.
DTL GAIN (+)
DTL GAIN (–)
DTL CLIP
–31
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
For changing the H detail
level in the “+” direction.
5
The detail of only the dark
areas is removed when
the Y detail is boosted.
The higher the figure set
for this item, the broader
the range of the detail
which is removed.
+31
–31
:
+00
:
USER
ENG
For changing the H detail
level in the “–” (bottom)
direction.
MASTER
GAMMA
0.35
:
USER
ENG
Master gamma setting.
(0.01 step)
+31
0.45
:
0.75
00
:
USER
ENG
For changing the clipping
level of the detail signal.
47
:
63
BLACK
STRETCH
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the mode to
compensate for low-
brightness black stretch to
ON or OFF.
DTL SOURCE
(G+B)/2
(R+G)/2
(2G+R+B)/4
(3G+R)/4
R
USER
ENG
For setting the ratio
between the RGB signal
components which
MATRIX TABLE
A
B
OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting the color
correction matrix table.
generate the detail signal.
COLOR
CORRECTION
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the 12-axis
independent color
correction to ON or OFF.
G
V DTL FREQ.
360TV
450TV
540TV
630TV
720TV
USER
ENG
For setting the V. DTL
FREQUENCY.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
83
(CAM MAIN MENU 1)
Setting menu screens
SKIN TONE DTL screen
KNEE/LEVEL screen
The skin tone detail of the camera is set on this The knee settings of the camera are performed on this
screen.
screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
SKIN TONE DTL ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the skin tone
detail to ON or OFF.
MASTER
PED–200
USER
ENG
For setting the master
pedestal level (MASTER
PED).
:
+018
:
+200
SKIN TONE
ZEBRA
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting zebra in the
skin tone range to ON or
OFF.
MANUAL KNEE
KNEE POINT
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the mode when
the AUTO KNEE switch is
at OFF.
At the “ON” setting, the
amount of detail in the
zebra viewing range is
varied.
80%
:
95%
:
USER
ENG
For setting the manual
knee point position.
SKIN DTL
CORING
0
:
USER
ENG
For setting the detail
coring.
5
:
107%
7
KNEE SLOPE
0
:
50
:
99
USER
ENG
For setting the manual
knee slope.
Y MAX
0
:
190
:
USER
ENG
For setting the maximum
luminance level at which
the detail is boosted.
255
WHITE CLIP
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting white clipping
to ON or OFF.
Y MIN
0
:
10
:
255
USER
ENG
For setting the minimum
luminance level at which
the detail is boosted.
WHITE CLIP LVL 90%
USER
ENG
For setting the white
clipping level.
:
109%
A. KNEE POINT
A. KNEE LVL
80%
:
95%
:
107%
USER
ENG
For setting the auto knee
point position.
I CENTER
I WIDTH
Q WIDTH
Q PHASE
0
:
55
:
255
USER
ENG
For setting the medium I-
axis level at which the
detail is boosted.
100
:
108
:
USER
ENG
For setting the maximum
auto knee level.
0
:
90
:
255
USER
ENG
For setting the minimum I-
axis level at which the
detail is boosted.
110
0
:
10
:
255
USER
ENG
For setting the maximum
Q-axis level at which the
detail is boosted.
0
:
255
USER
ENG
For setting the minimum
Q-axis level at which the
detail is boosted.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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(CAM MAIN MENU 1)
Setting menu screens
GAMMA screen
The gamma settings of the camera are performed on
this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
R GAMMA
–15
:
USER
ENG
Amount by which the R
channel gamma is
+0
:
corrected in respect of the
master gamma level.
+15
B GAMMA
–15
:
USER
ENG
Amount by which the B
channel gamma is
+0
:
corrected in respect of the
master gamma level.
+15
CAMERA SETTING screen
The basic settings of the camera are set to ON or OFF
on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
DETAIL
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the detail (H,
V) to ON or OFF.
(Both the H detail and V
detail are simultaneously
set to either ON or OFF.)
HIGH COLOR
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the mode for
expanding the dynamic
range of the colors to ON
or OFF.
At the ON setting, the
colors above the knee
point are boosted.
GAMMA
TEST SAW
FLARE
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the gamma
correction to ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the test signal
to ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the flare
compensation to ON or
OFF.
H-F COMPE
D4300 K
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the high-range
frequency compensation
mode to ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the 4300 K
presetting for the white
balance to ON or OFF.
<Note>
The black balance must
always be adjusted (see
page 51) when this item’s
setting has been changed.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
85
(CAM MAIN MENU 2)
Setting menu screens
VF DISPLAY screen
The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder
is set on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
DISP
NORMAL
HOLD
USER
ENG
NORMAL
The statuses are
displayed at all times.
:
LOW LIGHT LVL OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting the light level
for the LOW LIGHT
display when the amount
of light entering the
CONDITION
DISP MODE
20%
25%
:
40%
45%
HOLD
:
The statuses are
displayed when MODE
CHECK SW is ON.
camera is too low.
1
2
3
USER
ENG
Display
Change
1
2
3
VF MARKER screen
The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder
is set on this screen.
FILTER
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
GAIN
AWB
Variable
range
VF
display
AUTO KNEE SW
SHUTTER
ABB STATUS
AWB STATUS
Item
Remarks
SAFETY ZONE
OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting the safety
zone display.
:
3
:
1
: 80% and 90% corner
display
VF OUT
VF DTL
Y
NAM
R
G
B
USER
ENG
For selecting VF OUT.
NAM (N Additive Mix):
The signal with the highest
level among the R, G and
B signals is output.
12
2
3
4
: 80% corner display
: 90% corner display
: 80% and 90% box
display
5
6
7
: 80% box display
: 90% box display
: 80% and 90% corner
display in 4:3 mode
: 80% corner display in
4:3 mode
0
:
4
USER
ENG
For selecting VF DTL.
The detail of the signals
for VF is further boosted.
At the “0” setting, the
detail is the same as the
unit’s.
8
9
: 90% corner display in
4:3 mode
ZEBRA1
DETECT
50%
:
70%
:
110%
USER
ENG
For setting the ZEBRA1
detection level (IRE level).
10 : 80% and 90% box
display in 4:3 mode
11 : 80% box display in
4:3 mode
12 : 90% box display in
4:3 mode
ZEBRA2
DETECT
50%
:
85%
:
110%
USER
ENG
For setting the ZEBRA2
detection level (IRE level).
CENTER MARK
FRAME SIG
MARK
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the center
marker display to ON or
OFF.
4 : 3
13 : 9
14 : 9
USER
ENG
For selecting the frame
marker display.
ZEBRA2
ON
OFF
SPOT
USER
ENG
For setting ZEBRA2 to ON
or OFF and selecting
SPOT.
<Note>
ON
USER
ENG
For setting the frame
marker display to ON or
OFF.
When used at the “SPOT”
setting, ensure that the
ZEBRA2 DETECT value is
set higher than the
ZEBRA1 DETECT value.
If the ZEBRA2 DETECT
value is lower than the
ZEBRA1 DETECT value,
the ZEBRA display will not
appear.
OFF
LVL
0
USER
ENG
For setting the picture
levels on the outside of
the frame marker.
:
15
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
86
(CAM MAIN MENU 2)
Setting menu screens
VF INDICATOR screen
CAMERA ID screen
The information to be displayed inside the viewfinder
is set on this screen.
The camera ID is set on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
¢¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢¢
==
ENG
For inputting the camera
ID (max. 10 characters).
<Note>
ID:
EXTENDER
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the extender
display to ON or OFF.
Select whether this setting
is to be mixed by selecting
ON or OFF for CAMERA
ID on the VF DISPLAY
screen.
SHUTTER
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the shutter
speed display to ON or
OFF.
FILTER
WHITE
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the filter No.
display to ON or OFF.
1. Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the ID position.
2. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the cursor starts flashing.
3. Turn the JOG dial button to select the character.
Turn the JOG dial button until the character to be set appears.
When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in
the following sequence:
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the AWB
PRE/A/B display to ON or
OFF.
GAIN
IRIS
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the currently
selected gain display to
ON or OFF.
Space:
7
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –
3
IRIS
S+IRIS
OFF
USER
ENG
IRIS : Only the aperture
value is displayed.
S+IRIS : Both the super iris
ON status and the
aperture value are
displayed.
4. Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
OFF : Neither the super
iris ON status nor
the aperture value
is displayed.
5
Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the next
character position (right).
6. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the cursor starts flashing.
7. Turn the JOG dial button to select the character, and press the
button to enter it.
CAMERA ID
ZOOM LVL
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the ID display
during color bar
displaying.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the zoom
position value display to
ON or OFF.
COLOR TEMP
FRAME RATE
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the color
temperature display to ON
or OFF.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the frame rate
display to ON or OFF.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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(CAM MAIN MENU 2)
Setting menu screens
SHUTTER SPEED screen
! LED screen
The shutter speed is set on this screen.
The display of the
lamp which appears inside the
viewfinder is set to ON or OFF on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
SYNCHRO
SCAN
ON
OFF
ENG
For setting the synchro
scan shutter speed.
GAIN (0 dB)
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when the gain level is
other than 0 dB.
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
ON
OFF
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For switching the 1/100
shutter speed setting to
ON or OFF.
GAIN (–3 dB)
SHUTTER
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when the gain level is
other than –3 dB.
ON
OFF
For switching the 1/120
shutter speed setting to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
For switching the 1/250
shutter speed setting to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when the shutter is ON.
ON
OFF
For switching the 1/500
shutter speed setting to
ON or OFF.
WHITE PRESET ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when PRESET is selected
as the AWB channel
setting.
ON
OFF
For switching the 1/1000
shutter speed setting to
ON or OFF.
EXTENDER
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when the lens has been
set to the EXTENDER
mode.
ON
OFF
For switching the 1/2000
shutter speed setting to
ON or OFF.
FILTER
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when a filter other than
3200 K is used.
BLACK STR
D4300 K
MATRIX
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when black stretch has
been set to ON.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when the preset white
balance level is 4300 K.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when matrix has been set
to ON.
COLOR
CORRECTION
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when color correction has
been set to ON.
FRAME RATE
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
lamp is to be turned on
when the frame rate less
than 11 frame/s (10.99 Hz)
is used.
<Note>
When ON has been selected for both GAIN (0 dB) and GAIN (–3
dB), the
dB.
lamp will light at all gain levels except for –3 dB and 0
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
88
(CAM MAIN MENU 2)
Setting menu screens
Variable
range
VF
display
CAMERA SW MODE screen
The modes of the camera switches are set on this
screen.
Item
Remarks
USER2 SW
INH
S.GAIN
S.IRIS
S.BLK
S.STR
USER
ENG
For allocating the
functions in USER2 SW.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
FILTER INH
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting whether or
not the data in the AWB
memories (channel A,
channel B) is to be held
for each filter.
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
S. BLK LVL
OFF
–10
–20
–30
USER
ENG
For setting the super black
level.
ON:
Only the channel A and
channel B memories (2
memories) regardless of
the filter.
ECU DATA
SAVE
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
ON : The data controlled
by the ECU is stored
in the memory.
OFF : The data is not
stored in the
OFF
:
The data is held for each
of the filters (4a2 = 8
memories).
memory.
SHOCKLESS
AWB
OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting the
SHOCKLESS AWB
setting.
“SHOCKLESS AWB”
means that the switching
of the WHITE BAL switch
to A, B or PRST is not
accompanied by a shock.
FAST (high-speed:
SUPER GAIN screen
The gain allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch is set
on this screen.
NORMAL
SLOW
FAST
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
S. GAIN VALUE
18dB
24dB
30dB
36dB
USER
ENG
For selecting the gain
when the SUPER GAIN
switch is pressed.
approx. 0.5 sec.),
NORMAL (normal speed:
approx. 1 sec.) or SLOW
(slow: approx. 3 sec.) can
be set for this effect.
FRAME MODE screen
The frame rate is set on this screen.
COLOR BARS
S. GAIN OFF
SMPTE
FULL BARS ENG
USER
For selecting the color bar
signals.
SMPTE
:
Variable
range
VF
display
SMPTE color bars
Item
Remarks
FULL BARS
:
Full color bars
FRAME RATE
RANGE
60-12
60-4
USER
ENG
For selecting the variable
range of the frame rate.
60-12:
60 frame/s (59.94 Hz) to
12 frame/s (11.99 Hz)
60-4:
S.GAIN
L/M/H
USER
ENG
For selecting the method
for releasing the super
gain mode.
S.GAIN
:
The mode is released by
the super gain switch
only.
60 frame/s (59.94 Hz) to
4 frame/s (3.99 Hz)
L/M/H
:
FRAME RATE
60
:
24
:
USER
ENG
For setting the frame rate.
<Note>
The mode is released by
changing the L/M/H
switch setting.
When “60-12” has been
selected as the FRAME
RATE RANGE setting, the
frame rate cannot be set to
11 frames/sec. or below.
4
USER1 SW
INH
S.GAIN
S.IRIS
USER
ENG
For allocating the
functions in USER1 SW.
S.BLK
S.STR
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
SCAN REVERSE ON
OFF
USER
ENG
This function is for
correcting the images when
the prime lens is used.
ON: The images are
corrected (by reversing
their top and bottom and
their left and right).
OFF:The images are not
corrected.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
89
(CAM MAIN MENU 3)
Setting menu screens
CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen
CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen
The settings for saving (writing) the menu data on the
setup card, loading (reading) the data from the card,
and configuring the card are performed on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
CAM MAIN
MENU1 LEVEL
R/W
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting CAM MAIN
MENU 1 (items other than
those marked with ) data
saving/loading when
writing data onto the setup
card or loading data from
it to ON or OFF.
Variable
range
VF
display
}
Item
Remarks
SELECT
1
:
USER
ENG
For selecting the number
of the file to be loaded.
8
ON : The data is
READ
USER
ENG
For loading the data from
the setup card.
==
recorded/loaded.
OFF : The data is not
recorded/loaded.
<Note>
See page 75 for
SELECT
1
:
8
USER
ENG
For selecting the number
of the file to be saved.
information on the items
WRITE
USER
ENG
For saving the camera’s
data on the setup card.
==
==
==
marked with .
}
CAM MAIN
MENU1 SW ( )
R/W
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting CAM MAIN
MENU 1 (items marked
CARD CONFIG
USER
ENG
For formatting the setup
card.
}
with ) data saving/loading
}
READ USER
DATA
USER
ENG
For loading the user area
data of the camera’s
memory.
when writing data onto the
setup card or loading data
from it to ON or OFF.
ON : The data is
recorded/loaded.
OFF : The data is not
recorded/loaded.
TITLE
USER
ENG
A title consisting of up to 8
characters can be given to
each file.
==
CAM MAIN
MENU2 R/W
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting CAM MAIN
MENU 2 data
saving/loading when
writing data onto the setup
card or loading data from
it to ON or OFF.
CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen
The settings for saving (recording) specific menu data
on the setup card and loading (reading) the data from
the card are performed on this screen.
ON : The data is
recorded/loaded.
OFF : The data is not
recorded/loaded.
Variable
range
VF
display
CAM MAIN
MENU3 R/W
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting CAM MAIN
MENU 3 data
Item
Remarks
ID READ/WRITE ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting camera ID
saving/loading when
writing data onto the setup
card or loading data from
it to ON or OFF.
saving/loading when
writing data onto the setup
card or loading data from
it to ON or OFF.
ON : The data is
ON : The camera ID is
recorded/loaded.
OFF : The camera ID is not
recorded/loaded.
Example:
If the CAMERA ID
contents are not to be
changed when setup card
data is saved/loaded,
select OFF as the ID
READ/WRITE setting.
recorded/loaded.
OFF : The data is not
recorded/loaded.
CAM MAIN
MENU4 R/W
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting CAM MAIN
MENU 4 data
saving/loading when
writing data onto the setup
card or loading data from
it to ON or OFF.
ON : The data is
recorded/loaded.
OFF : The data is not
recorded/loaded.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
90
(CAM MAIN MENU 3)
Setting menu screens
GENLOCK/IRIS screen
LENS ADJ screen
The genlock and iris control settings are performed on
this screen.
The lens adjustments are performed on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
F2.8 ADJ
ON
OFF
ENG
For outputting the voltage
output only when ON is
selected as this item’s
setting.
H PHASE
COARSE
0
:
USER
ENG
For coarsely adjusting the
H phase during genlock.
7
:
F16 ADJ
ON
OFF
ENG
For outputting the voltage
output only when ON is
selected as this item’s
setting.
15
H PHASE FINE
0
:
USER
ENG
For finely adjusting the H
phase during genlock.
32
:
64
<Note>
When using a lens which enables the open limit and close limit of
the lens aperture to be adjusted, set “F2.8ADJ” or “F16ADJ” to ON,
and repeatedly adjust so that the lens aperture will be set to “F2.8”
or “F16.”
(This adjustment need not be performed if the lens does not have
this adjustment function.)
A. IRIS LEVEL
0
:
82
:
100
USER
ENG
For setting the auto iris
target level.
The brightness (iris) is
controlled using this value.
The higher the value
selected, the higher the
brightness.
A. IRIS
PEAK/AVE
0
:
16
:
100
USER
ENG
For setting the ratio
between the auto iris peak
and average value.
The closer the setting is to
0, the greater the
tendency toward average
control; conversely, the
closer the setting is to
100, the greater the
tendency toward peak
control.
A. IRIS MODE
NORM1
NORM2
CENTR
USER
ENG
For selecting the auto iris
mode.
NORM1
:
The light is measured for
the entire screen (except
for the edges).
NORM2
:
The light is measured for
the entire screen (except
for the top part).
CENTR
:
The light is measured in
the center area of the
screen only.
S. IRIS LEVEL
0
:
USER
ENG
For setting the super iris
target level.
100
(Backlight compensation
mode)
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
91
(CAM MAIN MENU 4)
Setting menu screens
CAM USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens
The settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the CAM MAIN MENU 1, 2 and 3 screens)
allocated to the SUB menus to the SUB MENU screen are performed on this screen.
¢
Registration ON ( ) or OFF (≥) is set at the head of each item.
Up to 42 camera unit items can be registered.
CAM USER MENU SELECT 1 screen CAM USER MENU SELECT 2 screen
VF
display
VF
display
SUB menu
Remarks
SUB menu
Remarks
ROP
ENG
Index for opening the ROP screen.
VF DISPLAY
ENG
Index for opening the VF DISPLAY
screen.
LOW SETTING
MID SETTING
HIGH SETTING
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Index for opening the LOW SETTING
screen.
VF MARKER
VF INDICATOR
!LED
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Index for opening the VF MARKER
screen.
Index for opening the MID SETTING
screen.
Index for opening the VF INDICATOR
screen.
Index for opening the HIGH SETTING
screen.
Index for opening the !LED screen.
ADDITIONAL
DTL1
Index for opening the ADDITIONAL
DTL1 screen.
CAMERA SW
MODE
Index for opening the CAMERA SW
MODE screen.
ADDITIONAL
DTL2
Index for opening the ADDITIONAL
DTL2 screen.
SUPER GAIN
Index for opening the SUPER GAIN
screen.
SKIN TONE DTL ENG
Index for opening the SKIN TONE
DTL screen.
FRAME MODE
Index for opening the FRAME MODE
screen.
KNEE/LEVEL
GAMMA
ENG
ENG
ENG
Index for opening the KNEE/LEVEL
screen.
Index for opening the GAMMA screen.
CAM USER MENU SELECT 3 screen
VF
CAMERA
SETTING
Index for opening the CAMERA
SETTING screen.
SUB menu
Remarks
display
CAM CARD
READ/WRITE
ENG
Index for opening the CAM CARD
READ/WRITE screen.
CAM CARD R/W ENG
SELECT
Index for opening the CARD R/W
SELECT screen.
GENLOCK/IRIS
ENG
Index for opening the GENLOCK/IRIS
screen.
92
(CAM MAIN MENU 4)
Setting menu screens
BLACK SHADING screen
FLARE screen
The black shading adjustments are performed on this The camera’s flare settings are performed on this
screen.
screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
DETECTION
ENG
For execution of the digital
shading compensation.
R FLARE
0
:
100
ENG
For setting the R channel
flare; the preset value
differs from one camera to
another.
==
CORRECT (DIG) ON
OFF
ENG
For setting the digital
shading compensation to
ON or OFF.
G FLARE
B FLARE
0
:
100
ENG
ENG
For setting the G channel
flare; the preset value
differs from one camera to
another.
0
:
100
For setting the B channel
flare; the preset value
differs from one camera to
another.
WHITE SHADING screen
COLORIMETRY screen
The white shading adjustments are performed on this The luminance signal standard is selected on this
screen.
screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
DETECTION
(V SAW)
ENG
For execution of the
analog shading
compensation.
MATRIX
SMPTE-274 ENG
SMPTE-240
NTSC
For selecting the
luminance signal
standard.
==
CORRECT
ON
OFF
ENG
For setting the shading
compensation to ON or
OFF.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
93
(CAM MAIN MENU 4)
Setting menu screens
INITIALIZE screen
EVALUATION screen
The items which are measured for evaluation
purposes are set on this screen.
(S/N, MODULATION, RESOLUTION, SENSITIVITY)
The camera menu settings are initialized and scene
files are saved on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
VF
display
SUB menu
Remarks
READ FACTORY
DATA
ENG
For restoring the camera
menu data settings to the
factory settings.
==
S/N
ENG
Index for opening the S/N
measurement screen.
WRITE USER
DATA
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For saving the user’s own
camera menu data in the
unit’s memory.
==
MODULATION
RESOLUTION
SENSITIVITY
ENG
ENG
ENG
Index for opening the modulation
measurement screen.
Index for opening the resolution
measurement screen.
SCENE SEL
READ
1
:
4
For designating the
number of the scene file.
Index for opening the sensitivity
measurement screen.
For loading the scene file
whose SCENE SEL was
designated.
==
==
==
WRITE
For saving data in the
scene file whose SCENE
SEL was designated.
OPTION screen
The engineer menu display is selected on this screen.
RESET
For restoring the scene file
data settings to the factory
settings.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
ENG SECURITY ON
OFF
ENG
For selecting whether to
display the engineer
menu.
ON : The engineer menu
is not displayed.
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the title in
scene file No.1.
==
==
==
==
For setting the title in
scene file No.2.
OFF : The engineer menu
is displayed.
For setting the title in
scene file No.3.
SHD, ABB SW
CRTL
ON
OFF
ENG
For selecting whether to
automatically correct black
shading when the AUTO W/B
BAL switch is pressed
For setting the title in
scene file No.4.
continuously for 8 seconds or
more on the ABB side.
DIAGNOSTIC screen
ON : Black shading is
The usage statuses and software versions are
displayed on this screen.
corrected automatically.
OFF : Black shading is not
corrected automatically.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
AWB AREA
90%
50%
ENG
This selects the white
balance search area.
CAMSOFT (IN)
ENG
For displaying the version
of the software for the
built-in flash memory.
==
<Note>
For details on how to release ENG SECURITY, consult your nearest
service center.
CAMSOFT (OUT)
ENG
For displaying the version
of the software for the
external flash memory.
==
GAMMA GAIN
GAMMA RAM
KNEE
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For displaying the version
of the gamma table.
==
==
==
==
For displaying the version
of the black gamma table.
For displaying the version
of the knee table.
ALC
For displaying the version
of the auto luminance
control.
PLD
ENG
For displaying the version
of the software for PLD.
==
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
94
(CAM MAIN MENU 4)
Setting menu screens
EVALUATION screen
S/N measurement screen
Resolution measurement screen
O
O
The resolution measurements are performed on
this screen.
The S/N measurements are performed on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
S/N
ON
ENG
For setting the S/N
measurement.
RESOLUTION
DETAIL
ON
ENG
For setting the resolution
measurement.
DETAIL
ON
OFF
ENG
ENG
For setting the DETAIL to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
ENG
ENG
For setting the DETAIL to
ON or OFF.
H-F COMPE.
ON
OFF
For setting the high-
frequency compensation
to ON or OFF.
H-F COMPE.
ON
OFF
For setting the high-
frequency compensation
to ON or OFF.
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
M.
ON
OFF
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the GAMMA to
ON or OFF.
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
M.
ON
OFF
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the GAMMA to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
For setting the MATRIX to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
For setting the MATRIX to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
For setting the FLARE to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
For setting the FLARE to
ON or OFF.
PED–200
For adjusting the master
pedestal level.
:
PED–100
For adjusting the master
pedestal level.
+140
:
+200
:
+18
:
+100
Modulation measurement screen
Sensitivity measurement screen
O
O
The modulation measurements are performed on
this screen.
The sensitivity measurements are performed on
this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
MODULATION
DETAIL
ON
ENG
For setting the modulation
measurement.
SENSITIVITY
KNEE
ON
ENG
For setting the sensitivity
measurement.
ON
OFF
ENG
ENG
For setting the DETAIL to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the KNEE to
ON or OFF.
H-F COMPE.
ON
OFF
For setting the high-
frequency compensation
to ON or OFF.
W. CLIP
M.
ON
OFF
For setting the white clip
to ON or OFF.
PED–100
For adjusting the master
pedestal level.
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
M.
ON
OFF
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the GAMMA to
ON or OFF.
:
+18
:
+100
ON
OFF
For setting the MATRIX to
ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
For setting the FLARE to
ON or OFF.
PED–100
For adjusting the master
pedestal level.
:
+18
:
+100
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
95
(VTR MENU)
Setting menu screens
VTR MAIN MENU screen
VF
display
SUB menu
Remarks
FUNCTION
ENG
Index for opening the FUNCTION
screen.
BATTERY/
TAPE
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE
screen.
BATTERY
SETTING
Index for opening the BATTERY
SETTING screen.
VTR VF
INDICATOR
Index for opening the VTR VF
INDICATOR screen.
MIC/AUDIO
TC/UB
Index for opening the MIC/AUDIO
screen.
Index for opening the TC/UB screen.
TIME/DATE
Index for opening the TIME/DATE
screen.
VTR USER
MENU SELECT
Index for opening the VTR USER
MENU SELECT screen.
VTR CARD
READ/WRITE
Index for opening the VTR CARD
READ/WRITE screen.
VTR INITIALIZE ENG
Index for opening the VTR INITIALIZE
screen.
DIAGNOSTIC
ENG
Index for opening the VTR
DIAGNOSTIC screen.
96
(VTR MAIN MENU)
Setting menu screens
FUNCTION screen
The VTR’s functions are set on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
NEWS REC
MODE
OFF
0.2
:
USER
ENG
For selecting the VTR
START button
acknowledgment time
during recording.
HD SDI OUT
ON
USER
ENG
For controlling the output
signals of the HD SDI OUT
connector.
However, ON or OFF
cannot be selected for
these signals during
recording: the status prior to
the start of the recording is
maintained.
SIDE SW
AUTO
OFF
2.0
OFF
:
The pressing of the VTR
START button is
acknowledged
immediately, recording is
stopped, and the unit is set
to the REC PAUSE mode.
ON:
The signals are forcibly
output. However, the
signals are output in the
EE/PB mode when the
MONITOR OUT SDI
switch on the side panel is
set to OFF.
0.2—2.0
:
The pressing of the VTR
START button is not
acknowledged and
recording is continued for
the time set (in increments
of 0.2 sec.).
SIDE SW
:
The signals are not output
when the MONITOR OUT
SDI switch on the side
panel is set to OFF.
HUMID OPE
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting the VTR
operation when
condensation has formed.
ON : Operation is
continued as usual.
OFF : Operation of all
controls except the
POWER switch and
EJECT button is
AUTO
:
The signals are output
when the connector has
been connected to the
output connector.
However, the signals are
output in the EE/PB mode
when the MONITOR OUT
SDI switch on the side
panel is set to OFF.
inhibited.
REC START
ALL
NORMAL
USER
ENG
For selecting
acknowledgement of recording
started by the VTR START
button.
OFF
:
ALL:
The output is stopped.
The start of the recording is
acknowledged regardless of
the VTR mode.
INTERVAL REC
MODE
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting the
intermittent recording
mode.
NORMAL:
ON:
The start of the recording is
acknowledged only in the
STOP (POWER SAVE) mode
and REC PAUSE mode.
Intermittent recording is
performed.
OFF
:
Intermittent recording is
not performed.
<Note>
Intermittent recording is
set OFF when the unit’s
power switch has been set
to ON.
PAUSE TIMER
RETAKE MODE
10
20
30
60
USER
ENG
For selecting the amount of
time REC PAUSE is to be held.
10/20/30/60: 10, 20, 30 or 60
minutes.
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
Functions for rewinding
the tape to the position
where recording started.
ON : The RETAKE
function works.
OFF : The RETAKE
function does not
work.
INTERVAL REC
TIME
00s10f
:
59s29f
USER
ENG
For setting the REC time for
intermittent recording.
<Note>
When REC time is set at
less than 1 second, the
initial recording time will
be 1 second.
<Note>
The RETAKE function is
set OFF when the unit’s
power switch has been set
to ON.
INTERVAL
PAUSE TIME
00h00m02s
:
23h59m59s
USER
ENG
For setting the REC
PAUSE time for
intermittent recording.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
97
(VTR MAIN MENU)
Setting menu screens
BATTERY/TAPE screen
The warning tone which signals the remaining battery charge and remaining tape and which is heard during
shooting can be switched off if they prove to be distracting.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
BATTERY
SELECT
AJ-BP490
AU-BP402
HP-30A
USER
ENG
For selecting the type of
battery used.
AJ-BP490 : AJ-BP490
battery
BATT NEAR
END ALARM
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the warning
tone heard when the
battery is near the end of
its charge to ON or OFF.
PRO14
TRIM14
TRIM13
AU-BP402 : AU-BP402
battery
BATT NEAR
END CANCEL
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For switching the function
which cancels the warning
tone heard when the
battery is near the end of
its charge to ON or OFF
using the MODE switch.
DIGITAL14
DIGITAL13
BP-H90
BP-H100
NP-L40
NP-L40 D
BP-L60/90
NP-1B
HP-30A
PRO14
TRIM14
TRIM13
: PACO HP-30A
battery
: Anton/Bauer
PRO14 battery
: Anton/Bauer
TRIM14 battery
: Anton/Bauer
TRIM13 battery
BATT END
ALARM
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the warning
tone heard when the
battery is at the end of its
charge to ON or OFF.
DIGITAL14 : Anton/Bauer
DIGITAL
battery (14V)
DIGITAL13 : Anton/Bauer
DIGITAL
BATT REMAIN
FULL
100%
70%
USER
ENG
For selecting the battery
capacity at which “FULL”
is to appear on the LCD
display window as the
remaining battery display
(for all 7 segments to be
lighted).
battery (13V)
BP-H90
: IDX BP-H90
battery
BP-H100 : IDX BP-H100
TAPE NEAR
END ALARM
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the warning
tone heard when the end
of the tape is near to ON
or OFF.
battery
NP-L40
: IDX NP-L40
battery
NP-L40D : IDX NP-L40D
battery
BP-L60/90 : Sony BP-
L60/90 battery
TAPE NEAR
END TIME
3min
2min
USER
ENG
For setting the remaining
tape time for which the
warning tone is to be
heard when the end of the
tape is near.
NP-1B
: Sony NP-1B
battery
TAPE END
ALARM
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting the warning
tone heard when the tape
has reached its end to ON
or OFF.
EXT DC IN
SELECT
AC-ADPT
AJ-BP490
AU-BP402
HP-30A
PRO14
TRIM14
TRIM13
BP-H90
BP-H100
NP-L40
USER
ENG
For setting the power
supply to be used.
The AC adapter or the
battery selected on the
BATTERY SELECT
screen is set.
USER
ENG
For setting the time for
one segment of the
remaining tape display
indicated on the LCD
display window.
TAPE REMAIN/
3min/
5min/
$
$
$
3min
/
: One segment is
set to 3 minutes.
: One segment is
set to 5 minutes.
$
BP-L60/90
NP-1B
5min
/
$
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
98
(VTR MAIN MENU)
Setting menu screens
BATTERY SETTING screen
The type of battery to be used is selected and its
settings are performed on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
AJ-BP490
MANUAL
AUTO
ENG
For setting the AJ-BP490
and the PACO HP-90A
battery.
AU-BP402
HP-30A
PRO14
MANUAL
AUTO
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the AU-BP402
battery.
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the PACO HP-
30A battery.
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the
Anton/Bauer PRO14
battery.
TRIM14
MANUAL
AUTO
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the
Anton/Bauer TRIM14
battery.
TRIM13
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the
Anton/Bauer TRIM13
battery.
DIGITAL14
DIGITAL13
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the
Anton/Bauer digital battery
(14V).
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the
Anton/Bauer digital battery
(13V).
BP-H90
BP-H100
NP-L40
NP-L40
BP-L60/90
NP-1B
MANUAL
AUTO
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the IDX BP-
H90 battery made by.
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the IDX BP-
H100 battery.
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the IDX NP-
L40 battery.
DMANUAL
AUTO
For setting the IDX NP-
L40D battery.
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the Sony BP-
L60/90 battery.
MANUAL
AUTO
For setting the Sony NP-
1B battery.
¢
≥
1. Either “ ” or “ ” appears in front of each item to indicate whether
the item is set to ON or OFF.
¢
: ON
≥ : OFF
2. Each time the JOG dial button is pressed, the setting moves in
the following sequence:
ON/OFF setting
7
AUTO/MANUAL setting
AUTO
: The NEAR END voltage value preset in each battery
is used.
MANUAL : The NEAR END voltage setting for each battery can
be changed.
7
NEAR END voltage setting
7
Item movement
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
99
(VTR MAIN MENU)
Setting menu screens
VTR VF INDICATOR screen
The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is set
on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
TAPE (IND)
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For switching the
remaining tape display to
ON or OFF.
SAVE LED
SAVE&TAPE
SAVE
USER
ENG
For setting the operation
of the SAVE lamp.
SAVE
:
This lights when the VTR
SAVE/STBY switch has
been set to SAVE.
It goes off during
BATTERY (IND)
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For switching the battery
voltage display to ON or
OFF.
LEVEL METER
(IND)
CH1
CH1•CH2
OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting what the
audio level meter is to
display.
recording.
SAVE&TAPE
:
This lights when the VTR
SAVE/STBY switch has
been set to SAVE.
It goes off during
CH1
:
The level of the CH1
signals only is displayed.
CH1•CH2
:
recording.
The levels of both the
CH1 and CH2 signals
are displayed.
When the tape is
approaching its end, it
flashes in tandem with
the warning alarm that
sounds when tape-end is
approaching.
OFF: No display.
AUDIO IN (IND)
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For switching the audio
input display to ON or
OFF.
ON : The audio input is
displayed.
OFF : The audio input is
not displayed.
MIC/AUDIO screen
The MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on this
screen.
TC (IND)
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For switching the time
code display to ON or
OFF.
ON : The time code is
displayed.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
FRONT MIC
POWER
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
ON : The phantom power
is supplied to the
OFF : The time code is not
displayed.
front microphone.
OFF : The phantom power
is not supplied to the
front microphone.
VTR WARNING
(IND)
ALWAYS
NORMAL
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting when the
VTR’s warnings are to be
displayed.
ALWAYS
:
MIC LOWCUT
CH1
FRONT
REAR
F&R
USER
ENG
For setting the high-pass
filter for the CH1 mic input.
FRONT: The high-pass filter
for the front mic
input is set to ON.
REAR : The high-pass filter
for the rear mic
input is set to ON.
F&R : The high-pass
filters for both the
front and rear mic
inputs are set to
The warning display
always appears when a
warning has occurred.
OFF
NORMAL
:
The display appears for
3 seconds after the
warning occurred and for
3 seconds after
recording was started or
completed.
OFF
:
The warning displays do
not appear.
ON.
OFF : The high-pass filter
for the CH1 input
is set to OFF.
<Note>
The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are
200 Hz to 10 kHz.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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(VTR MAIN MENU)
Setting menu screens
MIC/AUDIO screen
The MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on this
screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
MIC LOWCUT
CH2
FRONT
REAR
F&R
USER
ENG
For setting the high-pass
filter for the CH2 mic input.
FRONT: The high-pass filter
for the front mic
REC CH3/CH4
CH1/2
CH3/4
USER
ENG
For setting the audio
signals to be recorded on
the CH3 track and CH4
track.
OFF
input is set to ON.
REAR : The high-pass filter
for the rear mic
input is set to ON.
F&R : The high-pass
filters for both the
front and rear mic
inputs are set to
CH1/2:
The CH1 signal is
recorded on the CH3
track, and the CH2
signal is recorded on the
CH4 track.
CH3/4
:
The CH3 and CH4
signals which are
supplied from the
camera adapter are
recorded.
ON.
OFF : The high-pass filter
for the CH2 input
is set to OFF.
LIMITER
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For switching the audio
limiter to ON or OFF.
ON : The limiter operates.
OFF : The limiter does not
operate.
CUE SELECT
SIDE SW
CH1
CH2
USER
ENG
For setting the audio
signals to be recorded on
the cue track.
MIX
SIDE SW:
The signals selected by
the CUE switch on the
side panel are recorded.
TEST TONE
NORMAL
ALWAYS
OFF
USER
ENG
NORMAL:
The test tone signal is
output when the AUDIO
IN switch for CH1 is set
to front while BAR is
selected as the
CH1
:
The CH1 signals are
recorded.
CHSEL
CH2
:
The CH2 signals are
recorded.
CAM/BAR switch setting.
ALWAYS
:
MIX
:
The test tone signal is
always output when BAR
is selected as the
The CH1 and CH2
mixed signals are
recorded.
CAM/BAR switch setting.
OFF
:
CUE REC
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether
signals are to be recorded
on the cue track.
The test tone signal is
not output.
CHSEL
:
ON : The signals will be
recorded on the cue
track.
OFF : The signals will not
be recorded on the
cue track.
The test tone signal is
output for the selected
channel when the
AUDIO IN switch CH1 or
CH2 is set to front while
BAR is selected as the
CAM/BAR switch setting.
The power-saving
mode is established.
<Note>
The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are
200 Hz to 10 kHz.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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(VTR MAIN MENU)
Setting menu screens
TC/UB screen
The time code and user’s bit settings are performed on
this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
TC MODE
DF
NDF
USER
ENG
For setting the time code
to the DF or NDF mode.
DF : The time code is set
to the drop frame
TCG
SET
HOLDON
OFF
USER
ENG
For selecting the operation
of TCG when the TCG
SET
power OFF
5
5
power ON
REC
5
mode.
operations are performed.
ON : The TCG setting is
stored when the
NDF: The time code is set
to the non-drop
frame mode.
<Note>
power is turned off,
and is not
This unit will perform the
processing in the non-drop
frame mode when the
frame rate has been set to
24 frames/sec. (23.98 Hz).
regenerated.
OFF : The TCG setting is
not stored when the
power is turned off,
but is regenerated.
FIRST REC TC
REGEN
PRESET
USER
ENG
For setting the TC REGEN
mode when recording is
started.
UB MODE
USER
DATE
TIME
EXT
USER
ENG
For setting what is to be
written as the user’s bit in
the LTC area.
USER : User setting (fixed).
DATE : Real time value for
year/month/day/
hours.
REGEN
:
The time code set on the
tape is regenerated.
However, when the
TCG
frame rate has been set
to 24 frames/sec. (23.98
Hz), the time code on
the tape in those parts
where the drop frame
mode was established
will not be regenerated.
TIME : Real time value for
hours/minutes/
seconds.
EXT : The UBG value is
slave-locked when
a TC signal is
supplied from an
external source.
(The user setting is
used when no
external input is
supplied.)
PRESET
:
The time code set on the
tape is not regenerated.
However, it is forcibly
regenerated when the
unit is transferred from
the rec-pause mode to
the recording mode.
TCG
:
Time code
generator value
<Note>
Set the time on the
TIME/DATE menu screen
when using the UB MODE
item with real-time
operation.
<Note>
When USER is set for the UB MODE item, it is not possible to set
EXT for the VITC UB MODE item.
Similarly, it is not possible to set EXT for the UB MODE item when
USER has been set for the VITC UB MODE item.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
This unit automatically stores as the tape management information both the frame rate information which indicates the shooting speed and
the active frame information which indicates the first frame where the frame image was switched in the user’s bit of the sub-code track area
(this used to be the LTC area). This information is output from the TC OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector. Further, the active
frame information is stored in the least significant digit of the user’s bit while the frame rate information is stored in its lower third and fourth
digits.
<Notes>
When “DATE,” “TCG” or “USER” has been selected as the UB MODE item setting on the TC/UB screen, the tape management
information is output from the least significant digit to the lower fourth digit of the user’s bit, so no other user’s bit information will be
output.
O
The tape management information is not output as the user’s bit information in the VIDEO AUX area (this used to be the VITC area).
O
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(VTR MAIN MENU)
Setting menu screens
TC/UB screen
The time code and user’s bit settings are performed on
this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
P. OFF LCD
DISPLAY
ON
OFF
USER
ENG
For setting whether the
LCD display is to appear
when the power is OFF.
ON : The LCD display
appears even when
the power is OFF.
OFF : The LCD display
does not appear
VITC UB MODE
USER
DATE
TIME
EXT
USER
ENG
For setting what is to be
written as the user’s bit in
the VITC area.
USER : User setting (fixed).
DATE : Real time value for
year/month/day/hou
rs.
TIME : Real time value for
hours/minutes/seco
nds.
TCG
when the power is
OFF.
The power-saving mode is
established.
EXT : The UBG value is
slave-locked when
a TC signal is
TC OUT
TCG
TCG/TCR
USER
ENG
For selecting the time
code which is to be output
to the time code output
connector.
supplied from an
external source.
(The user setting is
used when no
external input is
supplied.)
TCG
:
The time code generated
by the time code
generator is output at all
times.
TCG : Time code
generator value
<Notes>
TCG/TCR
:
Set the time on the
TIME/DATE menu
screen when using the
UB MODE item with
real-time operation.
O
The time code generated
by the time code
generator is output in the
E-E mode; the time code
reader value is output in
the V-V mode.
The tape management
information is not
output as the user’s bit
information in the
VITC area.
O
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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(VTR MAIN MENU)
Setting menu screens
TIME DATE screen
VTR INITIALIZE screen
The time/date settings are performed on this screen.
The VTR MENU settings are initialized and the user
data is saved on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
YEAR
00—99
1 —12
1 —31
0 —23
0 —59
==
ENG
For setting the year.
READ FACTORY
DATA
ENG
For returning the menu
data to the factory
settings.
==
MONTH
DAY
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the month.
For setting the day.
WRITE VTR
USER DATA
ENG
For saving the VTR MENU
data inherent to the user
into the unit’s memory.
==
HOUR
MINUTE
For setting the hours.
For setting the minutes.
For entering the time and
date.
TIME/DATE
$
SET
VTR USER MENU SELECT screen
DIAGNOSTIC screen
This is the index screen for opening the screens
containing the items to be registered on the VTR unit’s
USER MENU.
The use statuses and software versions are displayed
on this screen.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
VF
display
SUB menu
Remarks
OPERATION
ENG
Operating time with power
ON.
==
==
==
==
FUNCTION
ENG
Index for opening the FUNCTION
screen.
DRUM RUNNING
THREADING
ENG
ENG
ENG
Number of hours the drum
has rotated.
BATTERY/TAPE ENG
Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE
screen.
Number of times tapes
have been loaded.
VTR VF
INDICATOR
ENG
ENG
ENG
Index for opening the VTR VF
INDICATOR screen.
VTR SYSCON
For displaying the version
of the system
MIC/AUDIO
TC/UB
Index for opening the MIC/AUDIO
screen.
microcomputer.
SERVO
ENG
ENG
ENG
For displaying the version
of the servo
microcomputer.
==
==
==
Index for opening the TC/UB screen.
MECHACON
FRONT
For displaying the version
of the mechanism control
microcomputer.
VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen
The settings for saving the menu data onto the setup
card and loading the data from it are performed on this
screen.
For displaying the version
of the LCD panel drive
microcomputer.
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
READ
ENG
For loading the VTR data
from the setup card.
==
==
==
WRITE
ENG
ENG
For saving the VTR data
onto the setup card.
READ USER
DATA
For loading the VTR user
area data contained in the
unit’s internal memory.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
104
(VTR USER MENU SELECT)
Setting menu screens
¢
ON ( ) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENU
screen.
The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14.
FUNCTION screen
BATTERY/TAPE screen
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
NEWS REC
MODE
¢
≥
ENG
For setting the registration
of the NEWS REC MODE
item on the USER MENU
screen.
BATTERY
SELECT
¢
≥
ENG
For setting the registration
of the BATTERY SELECT
item on the USER MENU
screen.
HUMID OPE
¢
≥
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the registration
of the HUMID OPE item
on the USER MENU
screen.
EXT DC IN
SELECT
¢
≥
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the registration
of the EXT DC IN
SELECT item on the
USER MENU screen.
REC START
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the REC START item
on the USER MENU
screen.
BATT NEAR
END ALARM
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the BATT NEAR END
ALARM item on the USER
MENU screen.
PAUSE TIMER
RETAKE MODE
HD SDI OUT
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the PAUSE TIMER item
on the USER MENU
screen.
BATT NEAR
END CANCEL
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the BATT NEAR END
CANCEL item on the
USER MENU screen.
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the RETAKE MODE
item on the USER MENU
screen.
BATT END
ALARM
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the BATT END ALARM
item on the USER MENU
screen.
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the HD SDI OUT item
on the USER MENU
screen.
BATT REMAIN
FULL
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the BATT REMAIN
FULL item on the USER
MENU screen.
INTERVAL REC
MODE
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the INTERVAL REC
MODE item on the USER
MENU screen.
TAPE NEAR
END ALARM
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the TAPE NEAR END
ALARM item on the USER
MENU screen.
INTERVAL REC
TIME
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the INTERVAL REC
TIME item on the USER
MENU screen.
TAPE NEAR
END TIME
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the TAPE NEAR END
TIME item on the USER
MENU screen.
INTERVAL
PAUSE TIME
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the INTERVAL PAUSE
TIME item on the USER
MENU screen.
TAPE END
ALARM
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the TAPE END ALARM
item on the USER MENU
screen.
¢
≥
For setting the registration
TAPE REMAIN /
$
of the TAPE REMAIN/
$
item on the USER MENU
screen.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
105
(VTR USER MENU SELECT)
Setting menu screens
¢
ON ( ) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENU
screen.
The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14.
VTR VF INDICATOR screen
MIC/AUDIO screen
Variable
range
VF
display
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
Item
Remarks
TAPE (IND)
¢
≥
ENG
For setting the registration
of the TAPE (VF
FRONT MIC
POWER
¢
≥
ENG
For setting the registration
of the FRONT MIC
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
POWER item on the
USER MENU screen.
BATTERY (IND)
¢
≥
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the registration
of the BATTERY (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
MIC LOWCUT
CH1
¢
≥
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the registration of
the MIC LOWCUT CH1 item
on the USER MENU screen.
MIC LOWCUT
CH2
¢
≥
For setting the registration of
the MIC LOWCUT CH2 item
on the USER MENU screen.
LVEL METER
(IND)
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the LVEL METER (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
LIMITER
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the LIMITER item on
the USER MENU screen.
AUDIO IN (IND)
TC (IND)
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the AUDIO IN (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
TEST TONE
REC CH3/CH4
CUE SELECT
CUE REC
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the TEST TONE item on
the USER MENU screen.
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the TC (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the REC CH3/CH4 item
on the USER MENU screen.
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the CUE SELECT item on
the USER MENU screen.
VTR WARNING
(IND)
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the VTR WARNING (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the CUE REC item on
the USER MENU screen.
SAVE LED
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the SAVE LED item on
the USER MENU screen.
TC/UB screen
Variable
range
VF
display
Item
Remarks
TC MODE
¢
≥
ENG
For setting the registration
of the TC MODE item on
the USER MENU screen.
UB MODE
¢
≥
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
For setting the registration
of the UB MODE item on
the USER MENU screen.
TCG SET HOLD
FIRST REC TC
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the TCG SET HOLD item
on the USER MENU screen.
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the FIRST REC TC item
on the USER MENU screen.
P.OFF LCD
DISPLAY
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the P.OFF LCD
DISPLAY item on the
USER MENU screen.
TC OUT
¢
≥
ENG
ENG
For setting the registration
of the TC OUT item on the
USER MENU screen.
VITC UB MODE
¢
≥
For setting the registration
of the VITC UB MODE item
on the USER MENU screen.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in
the preset mode.
106
Warning system
When a problem is detected immediately after the
power is turned on or during operation, the user is
alerted to the trouble by the display window (LCD),
WARNING lamp and the lamps inside the viewfinder
and also by warning tones heard from the speaker or
earphone.
SLACK
RF
$
$
LCD display
LCD display
The RF display flashes (during recording).
The SLACK display flashes.
An error code is displayed where the
time code is normally displayed.
O
O
WARNING lamp
The lamp flashes four times a second
(during recording).
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
The lamp flashes four times a second.
The lamp flashes four times a second.
The alarm sounds continuously.
The SLACK display flashes.
Tally lamp
The lamp flashes four times a second
(during recording).
Warning alarm
Viewfinder
Warning alarm
Viewfinder
The alarm sounds four times a second
(during recording).
The RF display comes on (during
recording).
What the warning
indicates
The warning points to a problem in the
tape take-up.
What the warning
indicates
The video heads are clogged.
The warning points to a problem in the
recording system.
VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit stops.
When a solenoid problem has been
detected, the power is turned off.
VTR unit’s operation Head clogging is detected, and the alarm
tone is sounded.
(The LCD warning display continues.)
Remedial action
Check the error code (see page 109) in
the display window, and consult your
nearest service center.
The cleaning roller is activated and the
heads are cleaned (for at least 10
seconds).
Recording continues but the signals may
not be recorded properly.
The warning display is held until the rec-
pause mode is established. It goes off as
soon as the unit is transferred from the
rec-pause mode.
Remedial action
Clean the heads.
If the signals cannot be recorded properly
after cleaning, turn off the power, and
consult your nearest service center.
REC WARNING
SERVO
$
$
LCD display
“00:00:00:11” appears where the time
code is normally displayed (for at least 5
seconds during recording).
LCD display
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
The SERVO display lights (during
recording and playback).
The lamp flashes four times a second
(during recording and playback).
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
The lamp flashes four times a second (for
at least 3 seconds during recording).
The lamp flashes four times a second
(during recording and playback).
The lamp flashes four times a second (for
at least 3 seconds during recording).
Warning alarm
Viewfinder
The alarm sounds four times a second
(during recording and playback).
Warning alarm
Viewfinder
The alarm sounds four times a second
(for at least 3 seconds during recording).
The SERVO display lights (during
recording and playback).
The REC WARNING display flashes (for
at least 3 seconds during recording).
What the warning
indicates
The servo operation is disturbed.
What the warning
indicates
The warning points to a problem in the
recording control signal.
VTR unit’s operation Operation continues but the unit may not
VTR unit’s operation Recording continues but the signals may
not be recorded properly while the
operate properly.
Remedial action
Turn off the power, and consult your
nearest service center. When tape travel
starts, the warning display may flash for a
moment and go off: this is normal and not
indicative of a malfunction.
warning is displayed.
Remedial action
The warning points to a problem with the
control signal inside the unit.
Consult your nearest service center.
107
Warning system
HUMID
TAPE END
$
$
LCD display
The HUMID display lights.
LCD display
All the segments flash.
The display will flash for 80 minutes after
the condensation detection is released.
TAPE
E
F
WARNING lamp
The lamp lights when condensation has
been detected.
The lamp will flash once a second after
condensation detection is released.
O
O
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
The lamp lights (during stop and in the
standby OFF mode).
The lamp flashes 4 times a second
(during stop and in the standby OFF
mode).
Tally lamp
The lamp flashes four times a second.
Warning alarm
During recording, the alarm sounds four
times a second.
At all other times, the alarm sounds
continuously.
O
O
Warning alarm
Viewfinder
The alarm sounds continuously (during
stop and in the standby OFF mode).
The SAVE display flashes four times a
second (during stop and in the standby
OFF mode).
O
Viewfinder
The HUMID display lights.
Condensation has formed.
What the warning
indicates
=
“
” lights (during stop and in the
standby OFF mode).
The tape has come to its end.
O
VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit’s operation differs depending
on the setting selected for HUMID OPE on
the setting menu.
What the warning
indicates
VTR unit’s operation If recording, playback or fast forwarding is
When the ON setting has been selected,
the VTR unit continues to operate.
When the OFF setting has been
selected, the VTR unit continues with
the recording, but this operation will stop
if the tape sticks.
O
in progress, the operation is stopped.
Remedial action
Rewind the tape.
Alternatively, replace the cassette tape.
O
For 80 minutes after condensation
detection is released, the drum will
rotate however no other operation is
possible.
BATTERY NEAR END
$
LCD display
E
F
BATT
Remedial action
Stop the tape travel, and turn off the
power.
This segment flashes.
If the HUMID display fails to go off even
when the power is turned off and back on,
wait until it goes off.
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
The lamp flashes once a second.
The lamp flashes once a second.
Warning alarm
Viewfinder
The alarm sounds four times a second.
The BATT display flashes once a second.
The battery is near the end of its charge.
TAPE NEAR END
$
What the warning
indicates
LCD display
This segment flashes.
VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit continues to operate.
Remedial action Replace the battery if necessary.
TAPE
E
F
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
The lamp flashes once a second (during
recording).
The lamp flashes once a second (during
recording).
BATTERY END
$
LCD display
Warning alarm
The alarm sounds once a second (during
recording).
This can be switched on the setting menu.
E
F
BATT
All the segments flash.
Viewfinder
The remaining tape display flashes
once a second (in the E-E mode).
The SAVE lamp flashes in tandem with
the warning alarm (when SAVE&TAPE
has been selected as the setting for the
SAVE LED item on the VTR VF
O
O
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
The lamp lights.
The lamp flashes once a second.
The alarm sounds continuously.
The BATT display lights.
Warning alarm
Viewfinder
INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU).
What the warning
indicates
The battery is at the end of its charge.
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“
” flashes once a second (three
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seconds during recording).
VTR unit’s operation All operation is stopped and the tape is
unloaded.
What the warning
indicates
The tape is approaching its end.
Only cassette eject operation is possible.
VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit continues to operate.
Remedial action Replace the cassette tape if necessary.
Remedial action
Replace the battery.
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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.
While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the
EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until the
tape is ejected.
3
This screw needs to be rotated through about 20
turns after the first turn until the unloading can
be started.
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Set the power to OFF.
1
This screw needs to be rotated through about 90
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turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.
Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure.
Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-
shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red).
2
Remove the cassette.
4
5
Set the power to OFF.
Return the rubber cap to its original position.
1
Cassette
4
holder
<Notes>
Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an
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emergency.
Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the
screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise,
the mechanism may be damaged.
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After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not
lock into place 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.
A clicking sound will be heard when the
EMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is made
by the reel drive operation and is therefore not
indicative of a malfunction.
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2,5
EMERGENCY
screw
Push in and turn at the same time.
3
This screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turns
after the first turn until the unloading can be started.
This screw needs to be rotated through about 90 turns
after the first turn until the tape is ejected.
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Error codes
One of the following error codes appears in the
display window when an error has occurred in the unit
for some reason.
Code No.
Description of error
Pinch solenoid problem
07
08
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
3F
Cleaning solenoid problem
Supply reel problem
Take-up reel problem
Capstan problem
Cylinder problem
Loading problem
Servo problem
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Maintenance
Condensation
Head cleaning
The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets
on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold
location to a warm location or used in a very humid
place. This phenomenon is known as condensation,
and running the tape under these conditions is liable
to cause the tape to stick to the drum.
Use the AJ-CL12LP cleaning cassette if the heads
need to be cleaned.
Take care to read the
instructions accompanying the cleaning tape since the
video heads may be damaged if the tape is not used
in the correct way.
Note the following points:
Remove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be
started in conditions where condensation may form.
Before loading the tape, set the power switch to
ON, and check that the HUMID display is not
lighted in the display window.
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Cleaning inside the viewfinder
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Do not use thinners or any other solvent to remove
dirt.
Use a lens cleaner available on the market to wipe
the lens.
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<Note>
For safety reasons, the HUMID display will flash and
the drum will rotate for 80 minutes after condensation
detection is released.
During this time, the operation buttons cannot be
operated.
NEVER wipe the mirror.
If dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror,
remove it using an air blower available on the
market.
Check that the HUMID display
is not lighted.
Phenomena inherent to CCD
cameras
Smear
This phenomenon may occur when very bright
subjects are shot.
The faster the electronic shutter speed, the more likely
that it will occur.
Replacing the backup battery
The backup battery is already installed when the unit
is shipped.
When it has discharged, the “BACK UP BATT
EMPTY” display appears for 3 seconds on the
viewfinder screen when the POWER switch is set to
ON.
Moreover, the time code value of the TCG will be set
to “00:00:00:00” and the backup of the time code
value will no longer be possible: this means that the
backup battery should be replaced.
Consult with your nearest service center, and replace
the spent battery with a new battery (CR2032 or
BR2032).
Backup battery
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Inspections prior to shooting
Preparation for inspection
Inspecting the camera unit
Perform the following inspections prior to shooting to
check that the systems are operating properly.
It is recommended that the images be checked using
a color monitor.
Set the camera unit’s switches as shown in the figure
below.
VTR SAVE/STBY: STBY
OUTPUT/AUTO
KNEE: BARS
Insert a fully charged battery.
1
Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the
HUMID display has not come on and that at least 5
segments of the BATTERY display are lighted.
2
If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it
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goes off.
If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY
display have lighted, replace the battery with
one having an adequate charge.
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After checking that there are no cables near the
cassette holder or top panel, press the EJECT
button to open the cassette holder.
3
4
WHITE BAL:
A or B
GAIN: Normally set to 0 dB; change
Aperture: Automatic
Zoom: Automatic
After checking the following points, load the
cassette tape and close the cassette holder.
to a more suitable value if
the picture is too dark.
The cassette tape must not be set to the
accidental erasure prevention mode.
There must be no tape slack.
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3
4
2
2
1
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Inspections prior to shooting
Inspecting the viewfinder
Adjust the position of the viewfinder.
Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to
FRONT, and set LEVEL METER on the VTR VF
INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU to CH1.
Check when sound is input from the microphone
connected to the MIC IN jack on the lens that the
audio level is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Check when LEVEL METER on the VTR VF
INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU is set to OFF
that the audio level display is cleared from the
viewfinder screen.
1
8
9
Check that the color bar signals are displayed on
2
the viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT,
CONTRAST and PEAKING controls in such a way
that the color bar signals appear clearly on the
viewfinder.
Check that the MENU screen is shown on the
3
viewfinder screen and that the item settings can be
changed by operating the MENU button or JOG
dial button.
Check when the ZEBRA switch is set to ON that
the zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder
screen, and check when it is set to OFF that it is
cleared from the screen.
(Refer to pages 72 to 74 for the menu operations.)
Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM, and
select the settings for the CC and ND FILTER
controls.
Check that the figures for the FILTER displays on
the viewfinder screen change to reflect the
changes in the control positions.
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<Note>
Depending on the setting statuses, the items and
functions in steps to may not be displayed or they
may not operate.
In a case like this, switch the unit to the engineer
mode, set DISPLAY MODE on the menu’s VF
DISPLAY screen to “3,” and set the necessary items
on the SHUTTER SPEED, !LED and CAM USER
MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens.
3
6
Take the following steps, and check that the
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lamp lights when the items set to ON on the !LED
screen of CAM MENU have been operated.
1. Use the GAIN switch to set the gain to any value
except 0 dB.
2. Set the SHUTTER switch to ON.
3. Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
4. Engage the lens extender.
5. Set the FILTER controls to any setting except B.
Repeatedly press the SHUTTER switch from ON to
SEL, and check that the shutter setting changes on
the viewfinder screen.
6
Point the lens at any object, and turn the focus ring
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to bring the object into focus.
Check that an image of the object appears on the
viewfinder.
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Inspections prior to shooting
Inspecting the aperture and
zoom functions
Inspecting the VTR unit
Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape
travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and
speaker inspection” one after the other.
Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and
1
check its operations in this mode.
Check that the image changes when the zoom is
set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
1. Tape travel inspection
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and
check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the
viewfinder lights.
1
Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and
check its operations in this mode.
Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the
image changes when the zoom is set to the
telephoto and wide-angle positions.
2
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and
check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.
2
Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode,
3
Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
point the lens at some objects with different
brightness levels, and check that the auto aperture
adjustment works.
3
Set the DISPLAY switch to CLT.
4
Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode,
turn the aperture ring, and check that the manual
aperture is adjusted.
4
Press the unit’s VTR START button, and check
that:
5
The tape reels rotate.
The figure shown on the counter display
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While holding down the auto instantaneous
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changes.
aperture adjustment button, point the lens at some
objects with different brightness levels, and check
that the auto instantaneous aperture adjustment
function works.
The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
The RF and SERVO displays do not appear in
the display window.
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Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check
that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the
viewfinder goes off.
6
Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode,
switch the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and
check that:
6
The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same
brightness level in tandem with the switching of
the gain setting.
The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is
switched in tandem with the switching of the
gain setting.
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Use the lens VTR button to check the same
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8
9
operations as in steps and .
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6
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Press the RESET button, and check that
“00:00:00:00” appears on the counter display.
When a lens with an extender has been installed,
set the extender to the operating position, and
check that it works properly.
7
Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the
display window illuminates.
Press the REW button, and after the tape has
been rewound for a few seconds, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button.
10
Check that the tape is recorded, played back
and rewound properly.
Press the FF button, and check that the tape is
fast forwarded properly.
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Inspections prior to shooting
5. Inspection using external microphones
Inspecting the VTR unit
2. Automatic audio level adjustment
function inspection
Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN
CH1 and CH2 jacks.
1
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to
REAR.
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to
AUTO.
2
1
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the
back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the
external mic’s power supply type.
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to
FRONT.
3
2
MIC : Internal power supply mic.
+48V : External power supply mic.
Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack
3
at a suitable sound source, and check that the
changes in the level displays for both CH1 and
CH2 reflect the changes in the strength of the
sound.
Point the microphones at the sound source, and
4
check that the changes in the audio levels
displayed on the audio level meter of the display
window and in the viewfinder reflect the changes in
the strength of the sound.
This inspection can also be performed for each
channel by connecting one of the microphones to
each channel in turn.
3. Manual audio level adjustment function
inspection
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to
FRONT.
1
6. Inspections relating to the time code
and user’s bit
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to
MAN.
2
Set the user’s bit as required.
1
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
“Setting the user’s bit” (page 57).
Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.
Check that when they are turned clockwise, the
level displays increase.
3
Set the time code.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
“Setting the time code” (page 58).
2
4. Earphone and speaker inspection
Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.
3
1
Press the VTR START button.
Check that the figure on the counter display
changes as the tape travels.
4
Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the
speaker volume changes.
2
Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.
3
Press the VTR START button again.
Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on
the counter display stops changing.
5
Check that the sound from the speaker is muted,
and that the microphone’s sound is heard in the
earphones.
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.
Check that the figure on the counter display
changes irrespective of the tape travel.
6
Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the
earphone volume changes.
4
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
Check that the user’s bit which has been set is now
displayed.
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Specifications
[GENERAL]
[CAMERA UNIT]
Pickup device:
2/3˝ on-chip IT-type CCD (1 million pixels)
System:
RGB 3-CCD system
Total number of pixels:
1370 (H) a 744 (V)
Supply voltage:
DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V)
Power consumption:
39 W (maximum)
33 W (during SAVE REC mode)
Number of effective pixels:
1280 (H) a 720 (V)
Optical system:
F/1.4 prism system
Built-in filters:
Ambient operating temperature:
+32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage temperature:
–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Ambient operating humidity:
Less than 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating time:
Approx. 62 minutes
CC filter:
A: CROSS, B: 3200 K, C: 4300 K, D: 6300 K
ND filter:
1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4 ND, 3: 1/16 ND, 4: 1/64 ND
Quantizing:
10-bit non-linear
Sampling frequency:
74.1758 MHz
Digital signal processing:
74.1758 MHz
Horizontal drive frequency:
74.1758 MHz
(when using the 14/40W Anton/Bauer Trim pack)
Weight:
9.46 lb (4.3 kg) (main unit only)
Approx. 15.4 lb (7 kg)
(including main unit, viewfinder, lens, battery pack,
tape and microphone)
Dimensions (WaHaD) (excluding grip):
5 1/4˝a8 1/16˝a12 3/8˝ (132a204a313 mm)
Programmable gain:
Choice of 3 positions (L/M/H) from
–6/–3/0/3/6/9/12/18/24/30 dB
Super gain:
18/24/30/36 dB selectable
Shutter speed:
Preset:
1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
Synchro scan:
20.0% to 99.5%
Frame rate:
59.94/39.96/35.96/32.97/31.97/30.97/29.97/28.97/
27.97/26.97/25.97/24.98/23.98/22.98/21.98/20.98/
19.98/18.98/17.98/16.98/15.98/14.99/13.99/12.99/
11.99/10.99/9.99/8.99/7.99/6.99/5.99/4.99/3.99 Hz
Lens mount:
2/3˝ Bayonet type
Sensitivity:
F12 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection, frame rate: 23.98
Hz, synchro scan: 50%)
Minimum subject brightness:
0.7 lux (with F/1.4, +36 dB, frame rate: 59.94 Hz)
Video S/N ratio:
54 dB (typ.)
Horizontal resolution:
More than 700 TV lines (center)
Registration:
Less than 0.03% (entire range) (excluding lens)
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Specifications
[VTR UNIT]
[Connector Section]
Input
VTR Video System
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLRa2, 3-pin female)
LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switching type
Sampling frequency:
Y
: 74 MHz
LINE
MIC
: +4 dBu
: –60 dBu
PB/PR : 37 MHz
Quantizing:
MIC+48V: Phantom +48V, –60 dBu
MIC IN (XLR, 3-pin female)
–40 dBu (switchable to –50 dBu using internal switch)
Phantom +48 V supported
GENLOCK IN (BNC):
8 bits
Video compression system:
DCT + variable-length code
Video compression ratio:
1/6.7
1.0 V [p-p] (tri-level sync pulse: ±300 mV), 75 Ω
Compliant with SMPTE296M (analog sync)
standard
Error correction:
Reed-Solomon product code
Video recording bit rate:
100 Mbps
TC IN (BNC):
0.5 V—8 V [p-p], high impedance
Video band:
Y
: 20 MHz
Output
PB/PR : 10 MHz
HD SDI OUT (BNCa2):
0.8 V [p-p], with switch function
AUDIO OUT (XLR, 5-pin male):
+4 dBu
VTR Audio System
(during playback on standard player)
TC OUT (BNC):
2.0 V [p-p], low impedance
PHONES:
Sampling frequency:
48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantizing:
Stereo mini jack
16 bits
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (at reference level)
Dynamic range:
More than 85 dB (at 1 kHz, AWTD)
Distortion:
Other
DC IN (XLR, 4-pin male):
DC 12 V (DC 11 V—17 V)
DC OUT (4-pin):
DC 12 V (DC 11 V—17 V), 0.1 A (max.)
LENS (12-pin)
ECU (6-pin)
Less than 0.1% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Wow and flutter:
Below measurable limits
Head room:
EVF (20-pin)
20 dB
VTR Tape Transport System
Tape used:
1/4˝ DVCPRO L-size cassette tape
Tape speed:
135.28 mm/sec.
Recording/playback time:
46 minutes (using AJ-HP46LP)
32 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP)
FF/REW time:
Approx. 3 minutes (using AJ-HP46LP)
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Specifications
[VIEWFINDER]
[RELATED COMPONENTS & PARTS]
(Optional accessory: AJ-HVF27P)
Relating to power supply
Battery pack:
AU-BP402, AJ-BP490
Battery charger:
AG-B425 (for charging AU-BP402 battery pack)
AJ-B450 (for charging AJ-BP490 battery pack)
Battery case:
CRT:
2˝ high-resolution monochrome tube
Video system:
720P/59.94 Hz
External adjustment controls:
Controls:
BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING
Switches:
TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/OFF
AU-M402H
AC adapter:
AJ-B75
Viewfinder
2.0˝ viewfinder:
AJ-HVF27P
[ACCESSORIES]
Shoulder strap (a1)
Battery terminals (including screws) for supporting
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Relating to external VTRs
Extension control unit:
AJ-EC3
Sony battery packs
Battery holder (already installed on main unit) for
Anton/Bauer battery packs
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Audio components
Microphone kit:
AJ-MC700P
Mic holder:
AJ-MH700P
Wireless mic receiver:
WX-RJ700
Camera attachment:
WX-ZJ770
Maintenance products
Cleaning tape:
AJ-CL12LP
Soft carrying case:
AJ-SC900
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
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