Operating Instructions
Camera/VTR
Model No.
AJ-
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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Printed in Japan
Contents
4-5 Setting the time data ................................ 32
Chapter 1 General .................................... 5
4-5-1
4-5-2
4-5-3
4-5-4
4-5-5
Setting the user bits ..................................... 32
Setting the internal clock’s date and time .... 33
Setting the time code ................................... 34
Externally locking the time code .................. 34
Setting the UMID information ...................... 35
1-1 Features of the camera unit ...................... 5
1-2 Features of the VTR unit ........................... 6
1-3 System configuration ................................ 7
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions ....... 8
4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen....... 36
4-6-1
4-6-2
4-6-3
Menu configuration ...................................... 36
Basic menu operations ................................ 36
Selecting the user menus ............................ 37
2-1 Power supply and accessory
mounting section ....................................... 8
2-2 Audio function section .............................. 9
2-3 Shooting and recording/playback
function section ....................................... 11
2-4 Menu operation section ........................... 14
2-5 Time code related section ....................... 15
2-6 Warning/status display section .............. 16
2-7 Display window and its displays ............ 16
2-8 Viewfinder section ................................... 18
4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays ......... 38
4-7-1
4-7-2
Viewfinder lamp displays.............................. 38
Viewfinder screen status display
configuration..................................................38
Selecting the viewfinder screen display
items ............................................................ 38
Display modes and setting
changes/adjustment result messages ......... 44
Setting the marker displays ......................... 44
Setting the camera ID .................................. 44
Mode check screen displays
4-7-3
4-7-4
4-7-5
4-7-6
4-7-7
Chapter 3 Recording and playback ..... 19
3-1 Cassette tapes .......................................... 19
3-2 Basic procedures ..................................... 20
3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity ...................... 22
3-4 PRE-RECORDING function ...................... 23
3-5 INTERVAL REC function .......................... 23
3-6 RETAKE function ..................................... 25
3-7 Rec-review function ................................. 25
3-8 Normal playback and playback
(MODE CHECK button function) ................. 45
Marker check screen displays
(MARKER SELECT button function) ........... 45
4-7-8
4-8 Menu-driven function setup .................... 46
4-8-1
4-8-2
4-8-3
Setting the USER SW GAIN switching ........ 46
Selecting the video output signals ............... 46
Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL
control function ............................................ 47
Allocating functions to the USER MAIN,
USER1 and USER2 buttons ........................ 47
Setting the color temperature manually ....... 48
4-8-4
at different speeds ................................... 25
4-8-5
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for
recording .............................. 26
4-9 Data handling ........................................... 48
4-9-1
4-9-2
4-9-3
4-9-4
4-9-5
Handling the setup card .............................. 48
Setup card operations ................................. 49
How to use the user data ............................ 52
How to use the scene file data .................... 53
How to return the menus settings to the
4-1 Adjusting the white balance and
black balance ........................................... 26
4-1-1
4-1-2
Adjusting the white balance ......................... 26
Adjusting the black balance ......................... 28
user standard settings ................................. 56
How to return the menus settings to the
factory standard settings ............................. 56
How to use the lens file data ....................... 56
4-9-6
4-9-7
4-2 Setting the electronic shutter ................. 29
4-2-1
4-2-2
4-2-3
Shutter modes ............................................. 29
Setting the shutter mode and speed ........... 29
Setting the synchro scan mode ................... 30
Chapter 5 Preparation ........................... 57
4-3 Selecting the recording signals and
recording system ..................................... 30
4-4 Selecting the audio input signals and
adjusting their recording levels .............. 30
5-1 Supplying the power ................................ 57
5-1-1
Attaching the battery and setting the
battery type .................................................. 57
Using an AC power supply .......................... 59
5-1-2
4-4-1
4-4-2
4-4-3
Selecting the audio input signals ................. 30
Adjusting the audio signal recording levels . 31
CH3 and CH4 recording levels .................... 31
5-2 Attaching the lens and performing the
flange back and white shading
adjustments .............................................. 59
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Contents
5-3 Audio input signal preparations ............. 64
7-4 VF .............................................................. 84
5-3-1
5-3-2
5-3-3
5-3-4
When using the front microphone ............... 64
When using an external microphone ........... 64
When using a wireless receiver ................... 65
When using an audio component ................ 65
7-4-1
7-4-2
7-4-3
7-4-4
7-4-5
7-4-6
7-4-7
VF DISPLAYS ............................................. 84
VF MARKER ............................................... 84
USER BOX .................................................. 85
VF INDICATOR1 ......................................... 85
VF INDICATOR2 ......................................... 85
MODE CHECK IND ..................................... 86
!LED ............................................................ 86
5-4 Mounting the unit on a tripod ................. 65
5-5 Attaching the shoulder strap .................. 66
5-6 Adjusting the position
of the shoulder pad .................................. 66
5-7 Attaching the rain cover .......................... 66
5-8 Connecting the extension control unit
(AJ-EC3P) ................................................. 66
5-9 Attacching the FEONT AUDIO LEVEL
control knob ............................................. 67
7-5 OPERATION .............................................. 86
7-5-1
7-5-2
7-5-3
7-5-4
7-5-5
7-5-6
7-5-7
7-5-8
CAMERA ID ................................................ 86
SHUTTER SPEED ...................................... 86
SHUTTER SELECT .................................... 87
USER SW .................................................... 87
SW MODE ................................................... 88
WHITE BALANCE MODE ........................... 89
USER SW GAIN .......................................... 89
IRIS ............................................................. 90
Chapter 6 Maintenance and
inspections ........................... 68
7-6 FILE ........................................................... 90
7-6-1
7-6-2
7-6-3
7-6-4
7-6-5
CARD READ/WRITE ................................... 90
CARD R/W SELECT ................................... 90
LENS FILE .................................................. 91
SCENE ........................................................ 91
INITIALIZE ................................................... 91
6-1 Inspections prior to shooting ................. 68
6-1-1
6-1-2
6-1-3
6-1-4
Preparation for inspections .......................... 68
Inspecting the camera unit .......................... 68
Inspecting the VTR unit ............................... 69
Self-diagnosis function ................................ 70
7-7 MAINTENANCE ........................................ 91
6-2 Maintenance ............................................. 71
7-7-1
7-7-2
7-7-3
7-7-4
7-7-5
SYSTEM CHECK ........................................ 91
DIAGNOSTIC .............................................. 91
LENS ADJ ................................................... 91
BLACK SHADING ....................................... 92
WHITE SHADING ....................................... 92
6-2-1
6-2-2
6-2-3
6-2-4
6-2-5
6-2-6
Condensation ............................................... 71
Head cleaning .............................................. 71
Cleaning inside the viewfinder ..................... 71
Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras ....... 71
Replacing the backup battery ...................... 71
Connectors and signals ............................... 72
7-8 VTR MENU ................................................ 92
7-8-1
7-8-2
7-8-3
7-8-4
7-8-5
7-8-6
7-8-7
7-8-8
7-8-9
VTR FUNCTION .......................................... 92
BATTERY/TYPE ......................................... 92
BATTERY SETTING1 ................................. 93
BATTERY SETTING2 ................................. 95
MIC/AUDIO1 ............................................... 96
MIC/AUDIO2 ............................................... 96
TC/UB .......................................................... 97
UMID SET/INFO .......................................... 97
VTR DIAG ................................................... 98
6-3 Warning system ....................................... 73
6-3-1
6-3-2
6-3-3
Warning description tables .......................... 73
Error codes .................................................. 75
Emergency eject .......................................... 75
Chapter 7 Menu description tables ...... 76
7-1 Menu configfation .................................... 76
7-2 SYSTEM SETTING .................................... 77
7-9 OPTION MENU........................................... 98
7-2-1
7-2-2
7-2-3
7-2-4
REC FUNCTION ......................................... 77
OUTPUT SEL .............................................. 77
GENLOCK ................................................... 78
OPTION MODE ........................................... 78
7-9-1
7-9-2
OPTION ....................................................... 98
DOWNCON SETTING ................................ 98
Chapter 8 Specifications ....................... 99
7-3 PAINT ........................................................ 78
7-3-1
7-3-2
7-3-3
7-3-4
7-3-5
7-3-6
7-3-7
7-3-8
7-3-9
ROP ............................................................. 78
MATRIX ....................................................... 79
COLOR CORRECTION .............................. 79
LOW SETTING ............................................ 80
MID SETTING ............................................. 80
HIGH SETTING ........................................... 81
ADDTIONAL DTL ........................................ 81
SKIN TONE DTL ......................................... 82
KNEE/LEVEL .............................................. 82
7-3-10 GAMMA ....................................................... 83
7-3-11 FLARE ......................................................... 83
7-3-12 CAMERA SETTING .................................... 83
UniSlot ® is a registered trademark of Ikegami Tsusinki co., Ltd.
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Chapter 1 General
The AJ-HDX400 is a video camera recorder that integrates a 3-CCD camera unit featuring a 2/3-inch on-chip lens that supports
progressive drive with a VTR unit that in turn supports the DVCPRO HD EX format.
One special feature of the camera unit is its ability to consistently express images with a high quality and high sensitivity since it
employs progressive drive.
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The unit is both compact and lightweight, and it has a minimal power consumption. It features a high picture quality and
sensitivity, it has excellent mobility, and it effectively withstands dust, humidity and moisture. With all these features
incorporated, it can be used even for electronic news gathering activities.
Both the camera and VTR units employ digital signal processing technology to achieve even higher levels of picture quality and
stability and also to produce a system that enables the data to be controlled on the setup card.
1-1 Features of the camera unit
≥
E-cinema camera unit featured
≥ Data control function
This video camera recorder features the Varicam (AJ-
HDC27F) camera unit that was developed for E-cinema
uses. This camera maximally exploits the excellence of
progressive scanning and, in delivering signals to the VTR
unit, it cross-converts the signals into the 1080i system
using a newly developed LSI chip.
When the unit is used on its own, one set of user data and
four sets of scene file data can be registered. Further, by
using an SD card or a Multimedia Card (optional accessory)
as the setup card, up to eight sets of setup data can be
stored.
<Note>
≥ Storage type high-sensitivity function
SD card and MultiMedia card used in this unit do not
comply with the SD standard. Do not use cards formatted
using this unit with other camera-recorders. Further, NTFS
and FAT32 formatted cards cannot be used with this unit.
The recommended size for SD cards is 8 MB or more and 4
MB or more for MultiMedia cards.
The unit comes with a storage type gain increase function.
This is a function that makes it possible to achieve a higher
sensitivity of up to 20 dB above the regular gain increase.
≥ Digital zoom function
The unit is equipped with a digital zoom employing function.
This function is particularly useful when zooming further in
on a subject.
≥ MARKER SELECT button
At the front of the unit is a button for checking the
information concerning the markers on the viewfinder
screen. This is useful for checking the picture angle, for
instance, during shooting.
≥ 12-bit A/D conversion digital signal processing
circuitry
The analog images are processed into digital data by a 12-
bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 74 MHz, and
by operating the signal processor using the 74 MHz
frequency, it is possible to reproduce images which are
more finely detailed and achieve improvements in stability
and reliability.
≥ ECU supported
The unit supports the AJ-EC3P extension control unit.
≥ Single-action shoulder pad slide function
It is now possible to adjust the position where the unit is
optimally balanced for operation using a single-touch action.
This means that the operator can easily optimize the unit’s
balance when the lens, battery and other peripheral camera
devices have been installed on the unit.
≥
12-axis independent color correction function
Serving as a paint function, this facility enables the colors
for 12 axes to be compensated for independently and is
very useful for creating finely detailed images.
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Chapter 1 General
1-2 Features of the VTR unit
≥ UniSlot® wireless receiver
≥
DVCPRO HD EX format system supported
The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recording
format that supports the 1080i/59.94 Hz HD system. Using
the latest compression technology, it achieves two times the
economy of conventional DVCPRO HD format.
The unit’s construction supports a slot-in wireless receiver
which is available as an optional accessory.
≥ Built-in DOLBY NR system
The CUE audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noise
reduction circuit.
≥ Power-saving management function
In order to reduce its power consumption efficiently, the unit
has a function that shuts down circuitry that is not required
for the particular VTR mode established at the time. This
enables the user to perform operations while conserving
power.
≥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.
≥ Pre-recording function featured
This function makes it possible to record the pictures and
sound up to 10 seconds ahead of the point in time when
recording is commenced by pressing the VTR START
button or VTR button on the lens. It is effective in
preventing shots from being missed.
≥ Frame-to-frame continuity
Simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button
on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is
assured with a precision of +1 frame or less.
≥ Rec-review function
≥ Interval REC function provided
This unit is capable of interval shooting.
This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10
seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This
enables the recording to be monitored without delay.
This unit makes it possible to conduct recording in intervals
with a minimum recording time in increments of one frame.
This is particularly useful for shooting science and nature
programs.
Furthermore, when the unit is used for one-shot recording,
frame-by-frame shooting is easily accomplished.
≥ Built-in time code generator/reader
This enables the time code information to be recorded on
the dedicated sub-code track and played back.
≥ RETAKE function
≥ Metadata supported
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 programmes. By cutting down on the
time taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, this
function is very effective in achieving economical operation.
Users should remember to handle this function very
carefully.
The unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit
to be recorded on tape as the metadata UMID information.
This is useful when it comes to managing on-tape
information.
≥SD down-converter output supported
This unit makes it possible to output SD down-converter
signals from its VIDEO OUT connector.
≥ Input signals of 4 separate audio channels
supported
The unit enables the audio input signals in four channels to
be selected separately. Further, the level of the signal in
each channel can be monitored on the LCD display window.
≥ Front audio level control
The unit’s front panel is equipped with a control for adjusting
the audio recording level. This is useful when the user is
filming on his or her own and the audio level needs to be
adjusted. It also is possible to cancel the effect of this control.
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Chapter 1 General
1-3 System configuration
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UniSlot ® wireless
Microphone kit:
Extension control unit:
AJ-EC3P
microphone receiver:
Sennheiser EK3041
AJ-MC900G
5-inch EVF mounting adapter:
AJ-QVF901G
Viewfinders:
AJ-HVF20BP
(Mic holder provided)
Battery
PRO14, TRIM14,
HYTRON50/100/120,
DIONIC90/160
Microphone holder:
AJ-MH700
V-mount type battery plate
NP-1 type battery holder
BP-90 type battery holder
ENDURA50/80, BP-L60/90
NP-L50
Lens
(Bayonet type):
Fujinon, Canon
BP-H120, HP-90L
Video camera-recorder:
AJ-HDX400P
AC adapter:
AJ-B75
GPS unit:
AJ-GPS900G
Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
Cleaning tape:
AJ-CL12MP
Soft carry case:
AJ-SC900
(Can not purchase in
some area.)
SD memory cards
Multimedia cards
M Cassette tapes:
AJ-HP33EMG
Hard carry case:
AJ-HT901
Tripod attachment:
SHAN-TM700
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions
2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section
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1 POWER switch
: Lens mount cap
To remove the cap, push the lens lever 9 up.
This switch turns the power ON and OFF.
Keep the cap in place while the lens is not attached.
2 Battery mount
This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack.
; Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or microphone
cable.
3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4-pin)
When operating this unit using an AC power source, this
socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter
(optional accessory).
< Tripod mount
Mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700), available as
an optional accessory, when the unit is to be anchored to a
tripod.
4 BREAKER switch
If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to
some problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and
the power is automatically turned off to protect the unit.
Push this button in after an inspection has been conducted
or repairs performed inside the unit by a qualified service
person. If there are no problems, the power will come back
on.
= LENS jack (12-pin)
The connecting cord of the lens is connected to this jack.
For further details on the lenses that can be used, refer to
the operating instructions of the lenses concerned.
> Easy-to-adjust shoulder pad
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted backward
or forward so that the unit is balanced when it is carried on
the user’s shoulder.
5 GPS connector
The connector from AJ-GPS900G, a GPS unit available as
an optional accessory, is connected here.
6 Shoulder belt fittings
The shoulder belt is attached here.
7 Light shoe
Use this to attach the video light, etc.
8 Lens mount (bayonet type)
The lens is attached to this mount.
9 Lens lever
This lever is tightened to secure the lens after it has been
attached to the lens mount.
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions
2-2 Audio function section (input system)
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1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin)
Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The
power for the microphone is supplied from this jack.
5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)
connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
An audio component or microphones are connected here.
2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording
level adjustment) controls
6 LINE/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.
The controls come with a locking mechanism. Therefore, to
adjust the recording level, simultaneously push in and turn
the controls.
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.)
+48V: The audio input signals from the external power
supply type of microphone are selected. (The
phantom mic power is supplied from the unit.)
3 AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch
This is used to select the method for adjusting the
recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO : Set here for automatic adjustment.
MAN : Set here for manual adjustment.
7 Wireless receiver slot
The UniSlot ® wireless receiver (optional accessory) can be
attached here.
4 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
These are used to select the input signals to be recorded
on audio channels 1 and 2.
8 FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level
adjustment) control
FRONT :
The input signals supplied from the microphone which
has been connected to the MIC IN jack 1 are recorded.
W.L. (wireless) :
The input signals from the slot-in wireless microphone
receiver are recorded.
REAR :
This enables the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2
to be adjusted. This level can be adjusted regardless of
the setting position of the AUDIO SELECT switch.
When the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen is opened from the VTR
MENU page by performing a menu operation, whether to
enable or disable the operation of this level control can be
set using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 setting
items.
The audio input signals supplied from the audio
component which has been connected to the AUDIO IN
CH1/CH2 connectors 5 are recorded.
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions
2-2 Audio function section (output system)
9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
> Speaker
The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or
audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector.
The signals to be output can be selected using the
MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch :.
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.
: MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2OCH3/4
selector switch
The sound heard from the speaker is automatically cut off
when earphones are connected to the PHONES jack ?.
This is used to select the audio channels whose signals are
to be output to the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT
connector.
CH1/2 : The signals of audio channels 1 and 2 are output.
CH3/4 : The signals of audio channels 3 and 4 are output.
In addition, the channel indications for the audio level
meters appearing in the display window and viewfinder
change when this switch is operated.
? PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
This is the earphone (stereo) jack which is used to monitor
the audio signals. When earphones are connected, the
sound from the speaker is automatically cut off. The sound
which is output from the two jacks (front and rear) is the
same.
<Note>
; MONITOR SELECT (audio selection)
When listening to sound being recorded through speakers or
an earphone, there may be a slight time lag in the sound: this
is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
CH1/3OSTOCH2/4 selector switch
This is linked with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4
selector switch : and used to select the sound which is to
be output from the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT
connector.
@ DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket
This normally serves as the DC 12 V output socket. A
current of approximately 1 A can be supplied.
CH1/3 : The signals of audio channel 1 or 3 are output.
ST
: The stereo audio signals of either audio channels
1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output.
Using a menu setting, the stereo signals can be
changed to MIX signals.
CH2/4 : The signals of audio channel 2 or 4 are output.
MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch
CH1/2
Audio channel 1
2
CH3/4
Audio channel 3
2
CH1/3
ST
Stereo signals of audio Stereo signals of audio
channels 1 and 2
channels 3 and 4
CH2/4
Audio channel 2
Audio channel 4
2 Either STEREO or MIX can be selected as the setting for the MONITOR
SELECT item by opening the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen from the VTR
MENU page by performing a menu operation.
< MONITOR (volume) control
This is used to adjust the volume of the monitor speaker or
earphone.
= ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
This is used to adjust the volume of the warning alarms
from the earphones which have been connected to the
speaker > or PHONES jack ?.
The warning alarms are not audible when this control is at
its lowest setting.
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions
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2-3 Shooting and recording/playback
function section
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.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
Shooting and recording (camera unit)
1 CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls
These are used to select the filter in accordance with the
subject’s brightness and color temperature.
3 SHUTTER switch
CC FILTER knob (outside, large diameter)
This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic
A: Cross filter
C: 4300 K
B: 3200 K
D: 6300 K
shutter.
OFF : The electronic shutter does not operate.
ON : The electronic shutter operates.
SEL : This is used when the electronic shutter speed is to
be changed.
The switch is a non-locking type. The shutter speed
changes each time it is operated. For further details, refer
to “4-2 Setting the electronic shutter.”
ND FILTER knob (inside, small diameter)
1: CLEAR (transparent) 2: 1/4 ND
3: 1/16 ND
4: 1/64 ND
∫ Examples of filter selection
Shooting conditions
CC filter
ND filter
1 (CLEAR)
2 (1/4 ND) or
3 (1/16 ND)
Sunrise, sunset, inside a studio
Outdoors under a clear sky
B (3200 K)
C (4300 K) or
D (6300 K)
4 Synchro scan adjustment switches
These switches become effective when the shutter switch
3 is set to ON and SYNCHRO SCAN is selected. They
are used to adjust the synchro scan speed.
Outdoors under cloudy or rainy
skies
D (6300 K)
1 (CLEAR) or
2 (1/4 ND)
When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed is
reduced; conversely, when the “+” switch is pressed, it is
increased.
Snowscapes, high mountains,
seashores or other perfectly clear D (6300 K)
scenery
C (4300 K) or
3 (1/16 ND) or
4 (1/64 ND)
During personal computer monitor shooting, etc. adjust
these switches to the positions where the horizontal bar
noise inside the viewfinder is decreased.
2 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch
AWB: The white balance is automatically adjusted. When
the AWB memory selector switch on the side panel
is set to A or B and then the AUTO W/B BAL switch
is operated, the adjustment value is recorded in the
memory. When VAR has been selected as the
setting for AWB A and/or AWB B menus, the value
will be the one set in the menu and this switch will
not function. Note that this switch will also not
function at the PRST position.
5 GAIN selector switch
This is used to select the gain of the video amplifier in
accordance with the lighting conditions prevailing at the
time of the shooting. The gain values for the L, M and H
settings are set ahead of time on the setting menu. Their
factory settings are 0 dB, 6 dB and 12 dB, respectively.
ABB : The black balance is automatically adjusted.
If the AUTO W/B BAL switch is held down at the
ABB position for 5 or more seconds, the black
shading is compensated automatically.
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6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch
This switch selects the video signals which are to be output
from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or
video monitor.
9 MARKER SELECT button
This is used to select the marker information displays on
the viewfinder screen. Each time it is pressed, the two
marker information display screens set by the menu are
switched in the following sequence: A (A marker display) 5
B (B marker display) 5 OFF (no marker display) 5 A, and
so on repeatedly. Note that when the power is switched
ON, the display on the viewfinder screen immediately
before the power was switched OFF will appear.
CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:
The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO
KNEE circuit operates.
CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:
The images shot by the camera are output. The
MANUAL KNEE circuit operates.
For details, refer to “4-7-8 Marker check screen displays.”
BARS:
Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit
does not operate.
: USER MAIN, 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.
When the button is pressed again, the selected mode is
released.
AUTO KNEE function
When shooting with the level set to people or scenes against a high-
brightness background, the background will be whitened out, and the
buildings and scene in the background will be blurred. If the AUTO KNEE
function is activated at times like this, the background will be reproduced
clearly. This function is effective for shooting in the following situations:
≥When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky
≥When simultaneously shooting people in a car or indoors and the
outside scenery through a window
For details, refer to “4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER
MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons.”
≥When shooting scenes with a strong contrast
Shooting and recording (VTR unit)
; VTR START/STOP button
7 WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch
This is used to select the method used to adjust the white
balance.
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.
PRST:
Set the switch to this position at times when, for
instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance.
The factory setting for the white balance is 3200K, but
this can be changed to any other value by a menu
setting. For details, refer to “4-8-5 Setting the color
temperature manually.”
< 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).
SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is
stopped in the half-loading status.
A or B:
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.
When the AUTO W/B BAL switch 2 is set to AWB, the
white balance is automatically adjusted, and the
adjusted value is stored in memory A or memory B. For
details, refer to “4-1-1 Ajusting the white balance.”
As the factory setting, the settings are to be allocated to the
memory. Using a menu setting, it is also possible to allocate
the setting for the auto tracking white balance (ATW)
performed with the automatic tracking system to memory B or
allocate the color temperatures of the user's choice to
memory A and memory B. For details, refer to “4-8-5 Setting
the color temperature manually.”
STBY : At this position, recording is commenced as soon
as the VTR START button is pressed.
<Note>
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.
8 MODE CHECK button
Each time this button is pressed, one of the four screen
pages (STATUS screen display, !LED screen display,
FUNCTION screen display and AUDIO screen display) is
selected and displayed on the viewfinder to indicate the
camera’s settings.
This does not affect the output signals of the camera.
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= OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch
This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO
OUT connector and HD SDI connector.
C GENLOCK IN connector
The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector
when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code
is to be externally locked.
NTSC composite video signals may be input as the
reference signal instead but, in this case, the H phase
cannot be adjusted. Also, it is not possible to externally
lock the sub carrier of the unit’s down-converter output
(composite video signal).
VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera
images are output from the connectors; in the
playback or other VV mode, it is the VTR’s playback
signals which are output.
CAM : The camera images are output at all times.
OFF : The video output is stopped and the power
reduction mode is established.
2
Furthermore, the audio output signals are synchronized
with the video signals as well.
D EJECT button
This is pressed to insert or eject the cassette.
For details on the video output, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting the
video output signals.”
E STOP button
<Note>
This is pressed to stop the tape travel.
During recording, the output signals are not switched even
when the position of this switch is changed. They are
switched when the recording operation is stopped.
F PLAY/PAUSE button
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.
> CHARACTER switch
This is used to control the superimposing of the characters
onto the images which are output from the VIDEO OUT
connector and HD SDI connector.
ON : The characters are superimposed onto the images.
OFF : The characters are not superimposed onto the
images.
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.
For details on the character types, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting
the video output signals.”
G REW (rewind) button and lamp
When this button is pressed during stop, the tape is
reviewed at high speed. Its lamp lights at this time.
When it is pressed during playback or pause, the tape is
reviewed at approximately 4 times the normal tape speed.
Both the PLAY lamp and REW lamp light at this time.
? DOWNCON switch
This is used to switch the mode of the SD down-converted
signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector.
LT BOX : Letter-box images are output.
SCROP : Images with their sides cropped are output.
SQUEEZE : Squeezed images are output.
H FF (fast forward) button and lamp
When this button is pressed during stop, the tape is cued at
high speed. Its lamp lights at this time.
@ VIDEO OUT (SD DOWNCON signal output) connector
This is the SD DOWNCON signal output connector. The
SD DOWNCON signals linked to the setting of the
OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.
When it is pressed during playback or pause, the tape is
cued at approximately 4 times the normal tape speed.
Both the PLAY lamp and FF lamp light at this time.
I EMERGENCY screw (inside rubber cap)
A ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector
The AJ-EC3P extension control unit (optional accessory) is
connected here.
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.
B HD SDI (video and audio) connector
For details, refer to “6-3-3 Emergency eject.”
This is the connector for outputting the video signal which
is used for monitoring. The video signals linked to the
setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.
Whether characters are to be superimposed onto the
images output from the VIDEO OUT connector can be
selected separately using the internal menu.
For details, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting the video output
signals.”
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2-4 Menu operation section
4
3
2
1
1 MENU button
This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF.
2 JOG dial button
This is used to select the menu items and perform settings
when the MENU button 1 is at the ON position.
3 Setup card insertion slot
This is where the SD card (optional accessory) or
Multimedia card (optional accessory) is inserted into the
unit.
4 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp
This lamp shows the operation mode of the setup card. It
lights during operation.
<Note>
When this lamp is lighted, refrain from inserting or
removing the card.
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2-5 Time code related section
4
5
6
2
9
1
3
2
7
8
1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)
7 “+” button, “–” button
The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector
when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code
is to be externally locked. It is also possible to supply
NTSC composite video signals instead as the reference
signal.
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 bits are to be set.
8 SHIFT button
This causes the digit to be set to flash when the time code
2 TC IN connector (BNC)
or user bits are to be set.
Supply the time code which will serve as the reference to
this connector when externally locking the time code.
9 TCG (time code selector) switch
This is used to set the running mode of the built-in time
3 TC OUT connector (BNC)
code generator.
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.
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.
4 HOLD button
SET
: Set here when the time code or user bits are to be
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.
set.
R-RUN : Set here to have the time code run only during
recording. The time code on the tape with scene-
to-scene continuity is recorded continuously.
It is used, for instance, to find out the time code or CTL
counter value at which a particular scene was shot.
5 RESET 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 bits data are respectively reset to “00:00:00:00.”
6 DISPLAY switch
This is used to display the time code, CTL or user bits on
the counter display section depending on the setting
positions of this switch and the TCG switch 9.
UB : The user bits are displayed.
TC : The time code is displayed.
CTL : CTL is displayed.
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2-6 Warning/status display section
2-7 Display window and its displays
Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and
audio channel level displays
1
2
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.
4
3
5
OVER
OVER
NDF SLAVE HOLD
GPS
0
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC
10
20
30
h
Y
minM
s
D
frm
E
E
B
F
TAPE
BATT
40
OO
-dB
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
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6
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%. It is also possible to set all 7 segments to light at
a 100% battery charge by selecting 100% as the setting for BATT
REMAIN FULL on the <BATTERY/TAPE> screen of the VTR menu.
1 Back tally lamp
When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp
serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the
viewfinder.
2 Back tally switch
This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1 and rear
tally lamp 6.
ON : The back tally lamp and rear tally lamp operate.
OFF : The back tally lamp and rear tally lamp do not
operate.
Audio channel level meter
When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 switch is set to CH1/2,
numbers 1 and 2 indicating the audio channels appear, and the CH1
and CH2 audio levels are displayed. Conversely, when it is set to
CH3/4, numbers 3 and 4 indicating the audio channels appear, and
the CH3 and CH4 audio levels are displayed.
3 WARNING lamp
When a problem of some form or other occurs within the
VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights.
Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and
modes
4 LIGHT switch
Error code display
(for details, refer to “6-3 Warning system”)
This controls the lighting of the display window.
Each time it is pressed, the lighting of the display window
5 is set in turn from on to off or vice versa.
OVER
OVER
NDF SLAVE HOLD
GPS
0
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC
5 Display window
10
20
30
This displays the alarms, remaining battery charge, audio
levels, time data, etc. relating to the VTR unit.
h
Y
minM
s
D
frm
6 Rear TALLY lamp
E
E
B
F
TAPE
BATT
When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp
operates in exactly the same way as the back tally lamp.
40
OO
-dB
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
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Warning displays
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 “6-3 Warning system.”
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Time code-related switch settings and display items
Mode displays
GPS:
GPS
Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation.
:
Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation.
Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set for
pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turned off.
Lights during recording when the interval recording mode is
established; flashes during recording standby.
P-REC:
DISPLAY switch
position
TCG switch position
Display item
2
iREC:
i:
TC or CTL
Time code
Flashes when the interval recording mode has been selected.
SET
UB
CTL
TC
User bits
CTL
OVER
OVER
NDF SLAVE HOLD
GPS
0
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC
10
20
30
h
Y
minM
s
D
frm
F-RUN or R-RUN
Time code
User bits
E
E
B
F
TAPE
BATT
40
UB
OO
-dB
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
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Displays relating to the time code
NDF:
DF:
SLAVE:
HOLD:
CTL:
Lights when the time code is in the non-drop frame mode.
Lights when the time code is in the drop frame mode.
Lights when the time code is locked externally.
Lights when the time generator/reader value is being held.
Lights when CTL is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the
CTL count value is displayed.
TCG:
TC:
Lights when TC (or UB) is selected by the DISPLAY switch and
the TC (or UB) generator value is displayed.
Lights when TC (or UB) is selected by the DISPLAY switch and
the TC (or UB) reader value is displayed.
VTCG:
VTC:
TIME:
Lights when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the
VIUB generator value is displayed.
Lights when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the
VIUB reader value is displayed.
Lights when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the
values of the hour, minutes and seconds in real time are
displayed.
DATE:
Lights when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the
values of the year, month and day are displayed in real time.
No display: Remains off when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and
the real-time values of the hour and minutes in the time zone
are displayed.
Time counter display:
The time code, CTL, user bits and real time are displayed.
<Note>
When UB has been selected by the DISPLAY switch, each time the HOLD
button is pressed, the setting is switched in the following sequence: VTCG
(VTC) 5 DATE 5 TIME 5 no display (time zone) 5 TCG (TC) and so on
repeatedly.
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8 Back tally lamp
2-8 Viewfinder section
This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also
flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp
inside the viewfinder.
=
> ; 7
9
When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.
:
<
1
9 Eyepiece
: 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.
8
; Connecting plug
< Locking ring
ON
4 5 2 3 6
OFF
1 Viewfinder (optional accessory)
= Microphone holder
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.
> Viewfinder stopper
This is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.
@
?
2 ZEBRA (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.
3 TALLY switch
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.
4 PEAKING 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.
? Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring
This is used to adjust the left-right position of the
viewfinder.
5 CONTRAST 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.
@ Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring
This is used to adjust the front-back position of the
viewfinder.
6 BRIGHT 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.
<Note>
For details, refer to “5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and
adjusting its position.”
7 Front 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 (HIGH or LOW) when it is lighted can be
selected using the TALLY switch.
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3-1 Cassette tapes
Loading a cassette tape
Checking for tape slack
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.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
1
<Note>
3
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.
Ejecting the cassette when the battery has no
charge
POWER: ON
Press the EJECT button.
The cassette holder opens.
First, set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the unit’s
power.
2
Then turn the power back on, and immediately hold down the
EJECT button.
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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3-2 Basic procedures
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.
Up to performing the switch settings
Provide the power supply, and load the cassette. Next, set
each switch as shown in the figure below, and then proceed
to operate.
* For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1
Inspections prior to shooting.”
Switch settings for shooting and recording
AUDIO SELECT
OUTPUT:
CAM/AUTO KNEE ON
CH 1/CH 2:
AUTO
From providing the power supply to loading the
cassette
Attach 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 goes off.
≥When five or more segments of the remaining battery
charge display have not lighted, first check the battery
setting. If there is nothing wrong with the battery
setting, replace the existing battery pack with a fully
charged battery pack.
TCG:
F-RUN or R-RUN
GAIN:
Normally set to 0 dB; change to
more suitable value if the
picture is too dark.
a
Aperture:
Automatic
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
After checking the following points, insert the cassette
4
tape and close the cassette holder.
≥Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab
≥Tape slack
3
4
2
2
1
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From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording
Procedure for shooting
From adjusting the white balance and black balance
to stopping the recording
Select the filter to match the lighting conditions.
1
3
If the white balance has been stored in the memory
ahead of time:
Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B.”
2-1
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:
2-2
3
1
4
5, 6 2-3 2-1, 2, 3
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).
When adjusting the white balance on the spot:
2-3
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.
* For details on how to perform the adjustments, refer to “4-1-1
Adjusting the white balance” and “4-1-2 Adjusting the black
balance.”
3
4
Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the focus and
zoom.
When the electronic shutter is to be used, set the shutter
speed and operating mode.
* For further details, refer to “4-2 Setting the electronic shutter.”
Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start
recording.
During recording, the REC lamp inside the viewfinder
lights.
5
6
To stop the recording, press the VTR START button
again.
The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.
Tape function buttons
During recording, the tape function buttons (EJECT, REW,
FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) will not work.
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3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity
Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an
Press the lens RET button. It takes about two seconds to
complete the preparations for the scene-to-scene
continuity.
3
4
accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by
pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
while the unit is in the rec-pause mode.
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.
Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start
the recording.
1,2
Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause
3
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.
≥ When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,
recording commences about two seconds after the VTR
START button is pressed.
≥ When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY,
recording commences as soon as the VTR START button is
pressed.
It is also possible for the function of the VTR START button
or VTR button on the lens to be allocated to the USER
MAIN, USER1 or USER2 button.
For details, refer to “4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER
MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons.”
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity after the power
was turned off while the unit was in the rec-pause
mode
Switch the power back on.
1
Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start
the recording.
2
1
2
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
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
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3-4 PRE-RECORDING function
3-5 INTERVAL REC function
By always storing a few seconds’ worth (maximum of 10
seconds) of audio and video data shot by the camera, it is
possible to record video and audio signals a number of
seconds before recording is actually started by pressing the
VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens.
In order for this function to be used, it is necessary to open
the <REC FUNCTION> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING
page and set the data storage time in the memory using the
PRE REC MODE item by performing menu operations.
The PRE REC MODE item settings are described below.
This unit enables recording in intervals with a minimum
recording time in increments of one frame to be conducted.
In order for this function to be used, it is necessary by
performing menu operations to open the <REC FUNCTION>
screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page, select the interval
recording mode using the INTERVAL REC MODE item, and
set the recording time (REC TIME), interval pause time
(PAUSE TIME) and time required for shooting (TOTAL TAKE
TIME). Upon completion of the settings, the total shooting
time (TOTAL REC TIME) is automatically calculated and
displayed.
3
OFF:
The PRE-RECORDING function is not activated.
The INTERVAL REC MODE item settings are described below.
0-10SEC: A value from 0 to 10 seconds is set as the length
of time for which the video and audio signals can
be recorded before the VTR START button or VTR
button on the lens is pressed.
OFF: Interval recording is not performed.
ON: Interval recording is performed.
ONE SHOT:
One-shot interval recording is performed for the time which
was selected by the REC TIME setting.
REC start
REC pause
(recording start)
Procedure for shooting in the ON modes of
INTERVAL REC
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
A
B
C
After performing the basic operations for shooting and
recording as set forth in “3-2 Basic procedures,” secure
the unit in such a way that it will not move.
1
PRE-REC time set
What is recorded on the
tape
Previous cut
A
B
Press the unit’s VTR START button or the VTR button on the
2
lens. Interval recording now starts. When the set TOTAL
TAKE TIME has elapsed, recording is ended automatically.
As mentioned in “2-7 Display window and its displays,” “i”
flashes when the INTERVAL REC mode is selected. As
soon as recording starts, “iREC” lights. During rec-pause,
“iREC” flashes. Exactly what mode is established in the
unit can be ascertained by observing these displays.
The same displays as the ones in the display window also
appear inside the viewfinder, and the TALLY lamp lights
while recording is underway. Further, when the pause time
has been set to 2 minutes or more, the tally lamp blinks at 5
second intervals to inform the operator. Further, when
pause time has been set to 2 minutes or more, the tally lamp
blinks at 5 second intervals to indicate when recording is
paused. Under these conditions, the tally lamp will also flash
3 seconds before recording starts.
<Notes>
≥ The data contained in the storage memory becomes
unstable immediately after the power is turned on,
immediately after the PRE REC MODE item setting is
selected or its set time has been changed, and immediately
after playback or rec-review has been performed.
Immediately after any of these operations, therefore, the
video and audio signals will not be pre-recorded for the
duration set when recording is started by pressing the VTR
START button or VTR button on the lens.
≥ The video data and audio data are not stored in the storage
memory while playback or rec-review is being performed.
This means that the pre-recording will not include the video
and audio signals supplied during a playback or rec-review
operation.
≥ Bear in mind that when the ZOOM UP function is activated
during the time set for pre-recording as a focus assist
function in the progressive mode, the zoomed-in image will
remain in the memory and end up being recorded on the
tape.
≥ When recording has been started, the time code (TCG)
display may remain in the hold status until it is possible for
the time code (TCR) on the tape to be read.
iREC start
Time base
REC TIME
(recording
time = t1)
t1
1
t1
2
t1
t1
t1
N
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
3
N-1
PAUSE TIME
(pause time
= t2)
t2
t2
t2
TOTAL TAKE TIME
(time required for shooting)
What is recorded on the tape
1
2
3
N-1
N
TOTAL REC TIME
(time during which signals are recorded on tape)
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When recording is to be suspended at any time
When the recording is to be continued
Press the STOP button. Recording is now suspended.
O The tape may continue to run since the unit will record the
images stored in the memory until the moment when the
button is pressed.
Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
once more. One-shot recording is now started again.
When the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC is to
be exited
When the recording is to be continued
There are two ways to do this.
Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
once more. Interval recording is now started again.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.
When the INTERVAL REC mode is to be exited
Checkpoints common to all INTERVAL REC modes
There are two ways to do this.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.
≥ Sound-related
Whether the sound is to be recorded or not during interval
recording is set by setting ON or OFF for the AUDIO REC
item on the <REC FUNCTION> screen.
≥ Tape function button-related
Procedure for shooting in the ONE SHOT mode
During interval recording, all the tape function buttons
(EJECT, REW, FF and PLAY/STILL) except STOP do not
work.
≥ Starting recording quickly when unit is in pause mode
Selecting REC as the setting for one of either USER MAIN
or USER1/USER2 buttons in advance enables quick start
recording during pause mode when the set button is
pressed. Measurement of pause mode time is continued
even after quick start recording.
Follow the procedure below for shooting after the settings for
the interval recording mode have been completed.
After performing the basic operations for shooting and
recording as set forth in “3-2 Basic procedures,” secure
the unit in such a way that it will not move.
1
≥ When the unit’s power was turned off during recording
If the unit’s POWER switch was set to the OFF position
during interval recording with the use of the memory, the
tape will continue to run in order to record the video signals
which were stored in the memory until the moment when
the POWER switch was set to OFF, and then the power will
automatically go off.
If the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected
or the power supplied through the AC adapter was cut off
during recording, those shots (up to 5 seconds) taken prior
to the moment concerned may not be recorded. Bear this
in mind when the battery is to be replaced.
Press the unit’s VTR START button or the VTR button on
the lens. When the set REC TIME has elapsed, the
recording is ended automatically.
As mentioned in “2-7 Display window and its displays,” “i”
flashes when the INTERVAL REC mode is selected. As
soon as recording starts, “iREC” lights.
2
When the recording ends, “iREC” flashes.
The same displays as the ones in the display window also
appear inside the viewfinder, and the TALLY lamp lights
while recording is underway.
≥ When the tape has run out during recording
Bear in mind that if the tape has run out and stops during
interval recording with the use of the memory, those shots
(up to 5 seconds) taken prior to the moment when the tape
stopped may not be recorded.
iREC
Time base
start
REC TIME
(recording time = t1)
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
A
t
≥ If a PLAY, FF or REW operation is performed after one-shot
recording, the operation will be performed after the images
remaining in the memory are written on the tape.
While the images are being recorded, the LED of the button
pressed (for play, FF or REW operation) will flash.
≥ Concerning the time code display
What is recorded on the tape Previous cut
A
When recording has been started, the time code (TCG)
display may remain in the hold status until it is possible for
the time code (TCR) on the tape to be read.
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Chapter 3 Recording and playback
3-6 RETAKE function
3-7 Rec-review function
The RETAKE function ensures continuity with the previous cut
on the tape when shooting is resumed.
It is set by opening the <REC FUNCTION> screen from the
SYSTEM SETTING page and selecting ON as the setting for
the RETAKE MODE item by performing menu operations.
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.
If the RET button is held down, a maximum of 10 seconds of
the tape is rewound and played back.
The RET button function can be allocated by opening the
<USER SW> screen from the OPERATION page and
selecting settings for the USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW and
USER2 SW items by performing menu operations.
3
The RETAKE MODE item settings are described below.
ON: The retake operation is performed when the RET button
on the lens is pressed while the MODE CHECK button
is held down.
OFF: The RETAKE function does not operate.
If, when the rec-pause mode is established upon completion
of the recording or the stop mode is established afterwards,
the RET button on the lens is pressed while the MODE
CHECK button is held down, the tape will be rewound to the
approximate start point (a position advanced by 10 or so
frames from the recording start) of the final image that was
last recorded, and the rec-pause mode will be established.
If there is some leeway in the shooting time and a “NG”
condition has been clearly identified, recording can be started
from this point, and the cut in the NG area will be deleted.
This function is particularly useful for cutting the amount of
time taken for copying onto work tapes and other such
economical operations.
<Notes>
≥The rec-review function cannot be used unless recording
lasts for one or more seconds.
≥If the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel is at the VTR
position during the rec-review operation, the rec-review
images are output not only to the viewfinder but to the video
output connectors (VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI
connector) as well. Bear in mind that if back-up images are
being recorded by a backup VTR that has been connected,
these rec-review images will end up being recorded.
Direction of tape travel
Rec-pause
Direction of tape travel
Cut 1
Cut 1
Cut 2
Cut 2
Cut 3
Recording section
No recorded or already recorded section
2 to 10 sec.
Approx. 10 frames
Cut 4
Rec-review operation
Playback of recorded section
Rec-pause
Cut 3
3-8 Normal playback and playback at
different speeds
When the RETAKE function is to be exited
There are two ways to do this.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
RETAKE MODE item setting.
Black-and-white playback images can be viewed in the
viewfinder by pressing the PLAY button. When a color
monitor is connected to the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector and
an HD color video monitor is connected to its HD SDI
connector at the same time, the down-converted color
playback images from the VIDEO OUT connector can be
viewed on the color monitor while the HD high-quality images
from the HD SDI connector can be viewed on the HD color
video monitor.
≥In order to view these images, the OUTPUT SEL switch on
the side panel must be set to the VTR position.
In addition, when the FF and REW buttons are used, the
images can be played back at different speeds by establishing
the cue mode (PLAY + FF), review mode (PLAY + REW),
high-speed fast forward playback mode (FF) or high-speed
rewind playback mode (REW).
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording
In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture
quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black balance
and white balance as the individual conditions demand. To
Adjust the lens aperture.
4
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.
achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the
adjustments be performed in the following sequence: AWB
5
(white balance adjustment)
>
ABB (black balance
adjustment) > AWB (white balance adjustment).
<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.
4-1 Adjusting the white balance and
black balance
4-1-1 Adjusting the white balance
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
The white balance must always be re-adjusted when the
lighting conditions have changed.
The white balance is adjusted automatically by following the
steps below.
While the adjustment is in progress, the following
message appears on the viewfinder screen.
6
7
AWBACTIVE
Set the switches as shown in the figure.
1
CC FILTER/ND FILTER controls
Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message
similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory (A or B) which was set in step 1.
AWBAOK3.2K
The message shown in the figure below appears when
the color temperature of the subject falls below 2300 K or
rises above 5600 K.
8
WHITE BAL: A or B
The downward pointing arrow indicates that the color
temperature is lower than the display temperature;
conversely, an upward pointing arrow indicates that the it
is higher than the display temperature.
OUTPUT: CAM
AUTO W/B BAL switch:
Use this to execute AWB.
GAIN: Normally 0 dB
Set to a more suitable gain level
if it is too dark.
Select the CC FILTER/ND FILTER controls setting in
accordance with the lighting conditions.
AWBAOK2.3K
2
3
m
<Note>
For examples of the FILTER controls settings, refer to “2-
3 Shooting and recording/playback function section.”
White balance detection area
The white balance detection area setting can be changed to
90%, 50% or 25% by opening the <WHITE BALANCE
MODE> screen from the OPERATION page and selecting the
desired setting for the AWB AREA item by performing menu
operations.
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.
The size of the white object required is shown in the
figure below.
The factory setting is 25%.
90%
50%
<Notes>
≥Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.
≥Shoot white objects in the center of the screen.
At least one-fourth of the screen width
25%
At least one-fourth of
the screen height
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When there is no time to adjust the white balance
Auto tracking white balance setting
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).
This unit comes with an auto tracking white balance (ATW)
function for automatically tracking the white balance of the
images in accordance with the lighting conditions. This
function can be set in WHITE BAL switch B.
Open the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen from the
OPERATION page and select ATW for the <AWB B> item by
performing menu operations.
The ATW function can also be allocated to the USER MAIN,
USER1 or USER2 button. For details, refer to “4-8-4
Allocating functions to the USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2
buttons.”
When the white balance cannot be adjusted
automatically
When the white balance adjustment was not completed
correctly, one of the following error messages will appear on
the viewfinder screen. When an error message is displayed,
take the recommended action, and try adjusting the white
balance again. If the error message persists even after
repeated attempts, the inside of the unit must be inspected.
For details, contact your nearest service center or your dealer.
4
To release the auto tracking white balance
Either press again the USER button to which ATW has been
allocated or select a different position for the WHITE BAL
switch.
Messages relating to white balance adjustment
Error
message
Meaning
Recommended action
#
< WHITE BALANCE MODE >
FILTER INH :ON
COLOR TEMP.
HIGH
Color temperature is too Select a suitable filter.
high.
SHOCKLESS AWB :NORMAL
AWB AREA :25%
COLOR TEMP.
LOW
Color temperature is too Select a suitable filter.
low.
AWB&ABB OFFSET :OFF
AWB A
COLOR TEMP A
AWB B
:MEM
:3200K
:MEM
LOW LIGHT
There is not enough light.
Increase the amount of light
or increase the gain.
COLOR TEMP B
ATW SPEED
:3200K
:NORMAL
LEVEL OVER
There is too much light.
Reduce the amount of light
or reduce the gain.
CHECK FILTER The setting position of the Check the filter selector
filter selector control is not control.
correct.
TIME OVER
AWB was not completed The shooting conditions
<Note>
within the allotted time.
may be unstable. If flicker
occurs, engage the shutter
and shoot again under
stable conditions.
This function is not meant to give a 100% guarantee for the
accuracy of the white balance.
Some leeway has been given to both the function’s ability to
track changes in the lighting conditions and the accuracy with
which the white balance is tracked. For this reason, handle
the function carefully.
White balance memories
The values stored in the memories are retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off until the white balance is
next adjusted. There are two sets of white balance memories,
A and B.
When ON has been selected (initial setting) as the setting for
the FILTER INH item on the <WHITE BALANCE MODE>
screen opened from the OPERATION page by performing
menu operations, the number of memories is limited to one in
A and one in B. In this case, the memory contents are not
coupled with the CC filter.
Viewfinder screen displays relating to the white
balance
For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”
When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustment values for
each CC 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.
Note that when VAR has been selected for AWB A and AWB
B items of the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen, the values
will be the fixed color temperature settings established with
the COLOR TEMP A and COLOR TEMP B settings and they
cannot be adjusted using the AWB switch.
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4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance
<Notes>
≥Check that the lens connector has been connected and
The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following
cases:
≥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
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.
≥When the unit is used in an ambient temperature which has
fluctuated significantly
Flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen,
but this is not indicative of malfunctioning.
≥When the value selected for the gain switch has been
changed
≥When the super gain setting has been performed using the
USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2 button
≥When the gamma ON/OFF setting has been changed
≥If the black shading is still unsatisfactory although the
“ABB OK” message is displayed, perform menu
operations to open the <BLACK SHADING> screen
from the MAINTENANCE page, move the arrow mark
(>) to the DETECTION item, press the JOG dial
button, and proceed with the black shading adjustment.
If the ABB switch is held down for 5 or more seconds,
the black shading can be automatically adjusted after
the ABB operation. (See the SHD.ABB SW CTL item
under “7-5-5 SW MODE.”)
Set the switches as shown in the figure.
1
≥If the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed down to the
ABB position again while the black balance is being
automatically adjusted (ABB ACTIVE), the adjustment
will be aborted.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
Black balance memory
The values stored in the memory are retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off.
AUTO W/B BAL switch:
OUTPUT: CAM
Use this to execute ABB.
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.
2
3
While the adjustment is in progress, the following
message appears on the viewfinder screen.
ABBACTIVE
<Note>
While the adjustment is in progress, the lens aperture is
automatically set to CLOSE.
Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message
similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory.
4
ABBOK
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4-2 Setting the electronic shutter
This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings
#
< SHUTTER SELECT >
and operations.
POSITION1 SEL :1/100
POSITION2 SEL :1/120
POSITION3 SEL :1/250
POSITION4 SEL :1/500
POSITION5 SEL :1/1000
POSITION6 SEL :1/2000
4-2-1 Shutter modes
The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s
electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds
which can be selected.
4
Mode
Shutter speed
Applications
Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL.
1
2
Standard
POSITION1 - 6
For shooting fast-moving subjects
clearly.
SYNCHRO
SCAN
Within the 60.3 Hz to
249.8 Hz range
For shooting monitor screens with
a
vertical scanning frequency
exceeding 60 Hz in a way that
minimizes the pattern of horizontal
lines.
<Notes>
O 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.
SHUTTER switch
Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again,
and repeat this until the desired mode or speed is
displayed.
When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the
display will change in the sequence shown below.
4-2-2 Setting the shutter mode and speed
The shutter speeds used in the shutter mode are set by
switching the SHUTTER switch.
The shutter speeds in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode can easily
be changed using the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and -) buttons on
the side panel.
Open the <SHUTTER SPEED> screen and <SHUTTER
SELECT> screen from the OPERATION page by performing
menu operations. It is now possible to restrict the shutter
speed selection range to the required range beforehand
and/or select whether to use the SYNCHRO SCAN mode and
SUPER V mode beforehand.
Standard mode
POSITION
1
POSITION
2
POSITION
3
POSITION
4
POSITION
5
POSITION
6
SYNCHRO SCAN
mode
Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter
Once selected, the shutter speed is retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off.
For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”
#
< SHUTTER SPEED >
SYNCHRO SCAN :ON
POSITION1
POSITION2
POSITION3
POSITION4
POSITION5
POSITION6
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
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4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode
4-4 Selecting the audio input signals
and adjusting their recording
levels
Proceed with operation by following the steps below.
Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish
the SYNCHRO SCAN mode.
1
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO,
the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are
adjusted automatically. On the other hand, when it is set to
MAN, the levels can be adjusted manually. The recording
levels on audio tracks CH3 and CH4 can be selected using
the menu.
4-4-1 Selecting the audio input signals
Use the AUDIO IN switch to select the input signals to be
recorded on audio tracks CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For details, refer to “2-2 Audio function section.”
Display window
SHUTTER switch
SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons
In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change
the shutter speed continuously within a range from 1/60.3
sec. to 1/249.8 sec. by operating the SYNCHRO SCAN (+
and –) buttons.
2
MONITOR
CH1/3OSTOCH2/4
selector switch
4-3 Selecting the recording signals
and recording system
MONITOR SELECT
CH1/2OCH3/4 switch
AUDIO LEVEL
CH1, CH2 controls
This unit cross-converts 720/59.94P drive camera signals to
the 1080/59.94i system signals and records them using the
DVCPRO HD EX format.
AUDIO SELECT
CH1, CH2 buttons
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Audio level meter in display window
For the detailed audio-related settings, open the
<MIC/AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens from the VTR
MENU page and select the settings for the items by
performing menu operations.
OVER
NDF SLAVE HOLD
GPS
0
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC
For details, refer to “Chapter 7 Menu description tables.”
10
20
30
#
< MIC/AUDIO1 >
h
Y
minM
s
D
frm
FRONT VR CH1
FRONT VR CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH1
MIC LOWCUT CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH3
MIC LOWCUT CH4
LIMITER CH1
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:ON
E
E
B
F
TAPE
BATT
40
OO
-dB
1
2
4
LIMITER CH2
Audio level meter display inside viewfinder
AUTO LEVEL CH3
AUTO LEVEL CH4
REC CH3/CH4
:ON
:SW
CUE REC SELECT
TEST TONE
:CH1
:NORMAL
F:1----∫
R:2----∫---+
#
< MIC/AUDIO2 >
For the audio levels to be adjusted by one person only, it is
recommended that the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls be used.
Select in advance the audio channels whose levels are to be
adjusted, and while monitoring the level meter on the
viewfinder screen, adjust the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls in
such a way that the input will not be too high.
FRONT MIC POWER
REAR MIC POWER
AUDIO OUT
MONITOR SELECT
FRONT MIC LEVEL
REAR MIC CH1 LVL
REAR MIC CH2 LVL
REAR LINE IN LVL
AUDIO OUT LVL
HEADROOM
:ON
:ON
:ON
:STEREO
:–40dB
:–60dB
:–60dB
:+4dB
:+4dB
:20dB
:OFF
WIRELESS WARN
4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels
Audio signals can be recorded separately for four audio
channels. Perform menu operations to open the <MIC/
AUDIO1> screen from the VTR MENU page to change the
settings for the AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4.
Depending on the setting conditions and input level for these
items, recording levels for audio tracks CH3 and CH4 change
as shown in the table below. Note that adjustments cannot be
performed manually.
4-4-2 Adjusting the audio signal recording
levels
The procedure for manually adjusting the levels at which the
signals are to be recorded on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 is
set forth below.
Input level
AUTO LEVEL
CH3/CH4*
LINE
MIC
Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to the CH1/2 position
1
ON
AGC ON
AGC ON
so that the audio level meter display in the display
window indicates CH1 and CH2, and check that 1 and 2
are actually indicated as the display in the display
window. Before proceeding any further, on the menu, set
whether to activate the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls which
are used for attenuation. (At the factory, the mode in
which these controls are inactive is established.)
OFF
AGC/LIMITER OFF
LIMITER ON
<Note>
The DVCPRO HD EX format allows signals for 8 audio
channels to be recorded, but the same signals as CH1, CH2,
CH3 and CH4 will be recorded for CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8,
respectively.
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 buttons to MAN
(manual).
2
While monitoring the audio level meter in the display
3
window or the audio level meter display inside the
viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2
controls. If the uppermost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, the
“OVER” display lights up to indicate that the input volume
is too high. The level must be adjusted so that 0 dB will
not be indicated even under maximum volume conditions.
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Tape continuity with the user bits
4-5 Setting the time data
Selecting REGEN for the UB MODE item on the <TC/UB>
The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to
23:59:59:29.
screen by performing menu operations will call up the user
bits recorded on the tape, making it possible to continue
recording from that value. However, it is not possible to record
the contents that were set.
4-5-1 Setting the user bits
<Note>
Memos and other information with up to 8 digits (dates, times)
in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the sub code
track by setting the user bits.
The time code/user bits are also recorded in the VIDEO AUX
area of the unit’s memory. The time code (VITC) is the same
value as the sub code area’s time code (LTC). The user bit
(VITC user bit) can be selected by menu operations using the
VITC UB MODE item on the <TC/UB> screen which is
accessed from the VTR MENU page, and it can be used for
different applications from the LTC.
DISPLAY switch
Special information such as the camera’s frame rate is
recorded in the user bits (VITC’s user bits).
VITC’s user bits
Display window
¢¢:0F:30:8
¢
Tape management information
≥Renew frame flag
Fixed value
≥REC START/STOP mark
Checking information
for the 6 digits at right.
Camera shooting mode
600:
308:
208:
158:
108:
068:
60i
TCG switch
30P
20P
15P
10P
6P
DOWN (–) button
UP (+) button
HOLD switch
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
1
Set the TCG switch to SET.
2
Set the user bits using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button
and DOWN (–) button.
3
SHIFT button:
This is used to cause the digit that is
to be set to flash. Each time it is
pressed, the flashing digit moves to
the right.
UP (+) button:
This increments the numerical value
of the flashing digit by 1.
DOWN (–) button: This decrements the numerical value
of the flashing digit by 1.
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.
4
5
Open the <TC/UB> screen from the VTR MENU page
and select USER as the UB MODE item setting by
performing menu operations.
User bit memory function
The user bit settings (except for the actual time) are
automatically saved in the memory and retained even after
the power is turned off.
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Time difference
00:00
Region
Greenwich
Time difference
– 00:30
– 01:30
– 02:30
– 03:30
– 04:30
– 05:30
– 06:30
– 07:30
– 08:30
– 09:30
– 10:30
– 11:30
+ 11:30
+ 10:30
+ 09:30
+ 08:30
+ 07:30
+ 06:30
+ 05:30
+ 04:30
+ 03:30
+ 02:30
+ 01:30
+ 00:30
+ 12:45
Region
4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and
time
Azores
– 01:00
– 02:00
– 03:00
– 04:00
– 05:00
– 06:00
– 07:00
– 08:00
– 09:00
– 10:00
– 11:00
– 12:00
+ 13:00
+ 12:00
+ 11:00
+ 10:00
+ 09:00
+ 08:00
+ 07:00
+ 06:00
+ 05:00
+ 04:00
+ 03:00
+ 02:00
+ 01:00
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
1
Mid-Atlantic
Buenos Aires
Halifax
New Foundland
Press the HOLD button to cause DATE to be displayed in
the display window.
2
New York
Chicago
Set the TCG switch to SET.
3
4
Denver
Los Angeles
Alaska
Set the date (year/month/day) using the SHIFT button,
UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button.
4
Marquesas Islands
Hawaii
Press the HOLD button to cause TIME to be displayed in
the display window.
5
Midway Island
Kwajalein
Norfork Island
Lord Howe Island
Darwin
Set the time (hour/minutes/seconds) using the SHIFT
button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button.
6
New Zealand
Solomon Islands
Guam
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN. The internal
clock starts marking time as soon as the switch position is
changed.
7
Tokyo
Rangoon
Bombay
Kabul
Beijing
Bangkok
Press the HOLD button to cause TIME ZONE (difference
from the world standard time) to be displayed in the
display window.
8
Dhaka
Tehran
Islamabad
Abu Dhabi
Moscow
Set the TCG switch to SET.
9
Eastern Europe
Central Europe
Chatham Island
Set the time difference (hour/minutes) and whether it is
10
ahead (no display) or behind (“–” display) the world
standard time using the UP (+) button or DOWN (–)
button.
<Notes>
≥After the date has been set in step 4, the internal clock
starts marking the time as soon as the switch position has
been changed even when the TCG switch is set to F-RUN
or R-RUN.
Example: When the time difference is 5 hours behind
(New York)
Set “05:00 –”.
To cancel the setting in the course of setting the date, time
or time zone, set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN while
holding down the SHIFT button.
The time zone is always stored along with the date and
time in the memory as memo data. While referring to the
table on the right, set whatever applies to the local time.
≥The clock is accurate to a monthly error of approximately +/-
30 seconds in the power OFF status. If a more accurate
time reading is required, check the time and set it again
when the power is turned on.
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN to fix the time
zone.
11
When the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit is installed and the time
can be received, the internal clock’s time (local date/time) is
kept accurate on the basis of the received time (world
standard time) and time zone. If the date or time display
has deviated from the local time, the time zone setting may
be off. Check the time zone setting again. (There is no
need to set the date and time again.)
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Example 2: When connecting a multiple number of units and
4-5-3 Setting the time code
using one of them as the reference unit
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
1
Set the TCG switch to SET.
2
VIDEO OUT
TC OUT
Open the <TC UB> screen from the VTR MENU page by
Reference unit
3
performing menu operations, and select DF or NDF as
the TC MODE item setting. To advance the time code in
the drop frame mode, select DF; to advance it in the non-
drop frame mode, select NDF.
TC IN
GENLOCK IN
VIDEO OUT
TC OUT
Set the time code using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button
and DOWN (–) button.
4
Select the TCG switch position.
5
TC IN
Select “F-RUN” to advance the time code in the free-run
mode or select “R-RUN” to advance it in the rec-run
mode.
GENLOCK IN
VIDEO OUT
TC OUT
Time code when the battery is replaced
To the next camera
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 configuring a system using a multiple number of units,
perform menu operations to open the <GENLOCK> screen
from the SYSTEM SETTING page, and select DOWNCON as
the GL PHASE item setting. This enables the phases of the
down-converted output from the VIDEO OUT connector and
the time code to be brought into alignment.
<Note>
If the POWER switch is turned on, then off, and then on
again, the free-run time code backup accuracy is
approximately 2 frames.
4-5-4 Externally locking the time code
Operating procedure for external locking
The unit’s internal time code generator can be locked to an
external generator. In addition, the time code generator of an
external VTR can be locked to the unit’s internal generator.
Follow the steps below for external locking.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
1
Example of connections for external locking
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.
2
As the figure shows, connect both the reference video signal
and reference time code.
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
Example 1: When locking onto an external signal
3
Supply the reference time code and reference video
4
signal, which are in a phase relationship that satisfies the
time code standard, to the TC IN connector and
GENLOCK IN connector respectively.
TC IN
Reference
time code
The built-in time code generator is now locked to the
reference time code.
Reference
video signal
GENLOCK IN
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.
<Note>
In place of the HD Y reference signal, NTSC composite video
signals can be input as the reference video signal.
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<Notes>
4-5-5 Setting the UMID information
O 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.
This unit supports metadata UMIDs. As the UMID data, the
user must first set the name of his or her country (with 3 or
fewer characters), the name of the company or organization
(with 4 or fewer characters), and the user name (with 4 or
fewer characters). Input the name of the country based on the
Country Codes (21) stipulated under the ISO 3166 standard.
Given here as an example is the procedure for inputting the
user name.
O The images may be disrupted during the instant when
external locking is performed. This happens because the
5-frame period is adjusted, and it does not mean that the
unit is malfunctioning.
4
21 Examples:
CHN for China, USA for United States, CAN for Canada, and JPN for Japan
Concerning the user bit setting during external lock
< UMID SET/INFO >
--OWNER--
When the unit’s time code is externally locked, only the time
data is locked to the time data of the time code supplied from
the external source. This means that the user bits can be set
separately for each component.
COUNTRY
ORGANIZATION :****
USER :****
:***
#
**DEVICE NODE**
When the <TC/UB> screen is opened from the VTR menu
page and EXT is selected as the UB MODE item setting by
performing menu operations, the user bits can also be locked
to the user bits of the time code supplied from the external
source.
Open the <UMID SET/INFO> screen from the VTR menu
page by performing a menu operation.
1
2
3
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the “USER” item.
To release the external lock
First stop supplying the external time code, and set the TCG
switch to R-RUN.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
moves to the USER input area, and the input mode is
established.
When switching the power from the battery to an
external power supply while the time code is
externally locked
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the
character to be set is displayed.
When the button is turned, the character displayed is
4
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.
switched in the following sequence:
Space: ∑
7
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –
Gen-locking of the camera unit while the time code
is externally locked
<Note>
Only spaces and letters can be selected for the
COUNTRY item. This does not apply to other items.
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.
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
<Note>
5
6
When the signal from the unit’s HD SDI connector is to be
used as the reference video signal, first set the OUTPUT SEL
switch on the side panel to the CAM position.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the next position (right), and repeat steps 4 and 5 to set
the characters.
When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.
7
8
9
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
returns to the “USER” item.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
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4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen
4-6-1 Menu configuration
4-6-2 Basic menu operations
USER MENU:
Although USER MENU is set at the factory,
Menu items are selected and entered using the MENU button
and JOG dial button. The menus have a hierarchical
configuration consisting of the main menu, sub menus and
setting item menus.
The data which has been set is written and saved in a non-
volatile memory.
The operations performed for the MAIN MENU are described
here but the operating procedure is the same for the other
menus as well except for the screen displays.
the user may perform menu operations to
open the <USER MENU SELECT> screen
from the MAIN MENU page, select the
settings for its items in accordance with the
purpose of operation and setting frequency
and configure a menu tailored to individual
needs.
This menu appears when the MENU button
is pressed.
Press the MENU button for 3 or more seconds.
The menu screen consisting of items organized on a
category by category basis now appears.
1
MAIN MENU:
This enables all the items on the setting
menus to be set. It can be organized
hierarchically by category in accordance
with the purpose of operation and setting
frequency. It appears when the MENU
button is pressed for 3 or more seconds.
#
**** MAIN MENU ****
SYSTEM SETTING
PAINT
VF
OPERATION
FILE
MAINTENANCE
VTR MENU
OPTION MENU: This menu is provided to accommodate the
functions that may be added in the future. It
appears when the MENU button is pressed
while the LIGHT button is held down.
USER MENU SELECT
For details, contact your nearest service
center or your dealer.
SYSTEM SETTING:
This item is used when deciding on the unit’s
recording signals, recording system, etc.
PAINT:
This item is used when detailed image adjustments
are to be made while a waveform monitor is used to
monitor the camera’s output waveforms. Video
engineer support is normally required for this. The
items under this sub menu can also be set using an
external remote control unit, but they are valid only
when the unit is used on its own.
VF:
This item is used for selecting what is to be displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
OPERATION:
This item is used to change settings in accordance
with the subject conditions and other factors, usually
when the unit is operated by the cameraman.
FILE:
This item is used to read and write the setup card data
and perform the lens file and other file-related
operations.
MAINTENANCE:
This item is used to perform the maintenance and
inspections related to this unit’s camera unit.
VTR MENU:
This item is used to perform the maintenance and
inspections related to this unit’s VTR unit.
USER MENU SELECT:
This item is used for editing the USER MENU.
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To increment the value
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen
appears when the JOG dial button is pressed.
2
Turn the JOG dial button in the clockwise direction as
viewed from the front of the camera.
**** MAIN MENU ****
To decrement the value
SYSTEM SETTING
PAINT
VF
OPERATION
FILE
MAINTENANCE
VTR MENU
Turn the JOG dial button in the counterclockwise direction
as viewed from the front of the camera.
Each time the button is turned, the number changes by
one increment. When it is turned quickly, the number
changes quickly, and when it is turned slowly, the setting
can be adjusted finely.
#
4
USER MENU SELECT
To set an item to ON or OFF
To set an item to ON, turn the JOG dial button in the
clockwise direction as viewed from the front of the
camera. Conversely, to set an item to OFF, turn the
button in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from
the front of the camera.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the item which is to be set, and the setting item menu
screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed.
3
4
5
< OPERATION >
Press the JOG dial button.
The setting stops flashing, and the setting is entered.
CAMERA ID
6
7
8
SHUTTER SPEED
SHUTTER SELECT
USER SW
#
SW MODE
To change another setting item on the same page, repeat
steps 4 to 6.
WHITE BALANCE MODE
USER SW GAIN
IRIS
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
The menu setting mode is exited, and operation returns to
the normal operation mode.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the item which is to be set, and the item’s setting flashes
when the JOG dial button is pressed.
4-6-3 Selecting the user menus
By performing menu operations, open the USER MENU
SELECT page from the MAIN MENU and then open the
setting item menu screens, and select only those items
required on the USER MENU.
Only the items which have been set are displayed as the
USER MENU items. For details on operation, refer to “4-6-2
Basic menu operations.”
< USER SW >
#
USER MAIN SW
USER1 SW
USER2 SW
:S.GAIN
:D.ZOOM
:DS.GAIN
< USER MENU SELECT >
(SELECT MODE)
SYSTEM
PAINT
#
VF
OPERATION
FILE
MAINTENANCE
VTR
Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting.
<Note>
Setting items are effective when “¢” is displayed. However,
the maximum number of items that can be set is 42 in the
case of camera related items (3 pages’ worth, with 14 items
per page, 14 a 3 = 42) or 14 in the case of VTR related items
(1 page’s worth, or 14 items).
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4-7-2 Viewfinder screen status display
4-7 Viewfinder screen status
displays
configuration
All the items that can be displayed are laid out inside the
viewfinder as shown in the figure below.
Not only the images but the lamps and characters indicating
the unit’s settings and operation statuses as well as the
messages, center and safety zone markers, camera ID and
other information are displayed inside the viewfinder.
I
H
G
J F
E
D
C
B
1/250
EX2 3.2K
-- GAIN -- -- USER SW GAIN --
S DZ
∑10min
/34min DIGITAL14
REC14.6V
a2
4-7-1 Viewfinder lamp displays
1
2
LOW : 0
MID : 9
HIGH:18
S.GAIN:30/36/42/48
1
:
:
:
DS.GAIN: 6 /10 /12
TALLY / REC
:
:
/15 /20
3
4
UM:S.GAIN 30
dB
A
@
:
U1:AUDIO 1 FRNT U2:DS.GAIN 6
REC WARNING
ID
iREC
:
TCG 00:00:00:00
:
∫
8
5
M 6 F:1---- ---+
23h59m
++F1.4 Z99
∫
1A A 18dB F:2---- ---+
6
9 7
;
<
=
>
?
Viewfinder pictured here
is the AJ-HVF20BP.
(For details concerning
For details, refer to the following pages.
BATT
VTR
viewfinder, refer to the
SAVE
operating instructions of
4-7-3 Selecting the viewfinder screen
display items
2
3
4
each viewfinder.)
1 TALLY/REC (recording) lamp
This lights up (red) during recording. It flashes when a
problem has occurred. For details, refer to the appropriate
section in “6-3 Warning system.”
To select which items are to be displayed on the viewfinder
screen, perform menu operations to open the <VF
INDICATOR1> screen or <VF INDICATOR2> screen from the
VF page, and select ON or OFF for the display or select the
type desired for each item concerned.
2
(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 operation, refer to “4-6-2 Basic menu
operations.”
For details on selecting the items which are to be indicated
#
< VF INDICATOR1 >
with the
lamp, refer to the <!LED> screen items in
EXTENDER
SHUTTER
FILTER
WHITE
GAIN
IRIS
CAMERA ID :BAR
ID POSITION :UPPER L
DATE/TIME :OFF
ZOOM LVL
COLOR TEMP :ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:S+IRIS
“Chapter 7 Menu description tables.”
3 BATT (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
:ON
longer usable.
To prevent operation from being
interrupted, replace the battery before it has discharged
completely. For details, refer to the appropriate section in
“6-3 Warning system.”
#
< VF INDICATOR2 >
4 VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lamp
TAPE
BATTERY
AUDIO LVL :ON
TC :OFF
VTR WARNING :NORMAL
SAVE LED :SAVE
:ON
:ON
This lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to
SAVE. It goes off during recording.
<Note>
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.
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Display item
What is displayed
Status when display appears
EX2
This appears when the lens extender is in use.
1Extender
LOW/MID/HIGH
–3 to 30
S.GAIN30/36/42/48
DS.GAIN6:/10:/12:/
15:/20:
This indicates the master gain setting.
Example: LOW = 0
2 MODE CHECK
dedicated display
area (STATUS:
master gain, user
switch gain)
When S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been allocated to the user switches,
the corresponding gain values are displayed. The user switch displays do not
appear unless the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been allocated.
The DS.GAIN value can be displayed as a frame rate value(P). For
details, refer to the DS.GAIN DISP item in “7-4-1 VF DISPLAY.”
4
(Causes for ! LED
to light: Displayed
on the entire
GAIN (0 dB)
GAIN (–3 dB)
DS.GAIN
This indicates the current GAIN status.
This indicates the current GAIN status.
This indicates the current DS.GAIN value.
screen.)
LINE MIX
This indicates the current LINE MIX status.
≥An exclamation mark (!)
appears next to items
selected on the ! LED
menu.
SHUTTER
WHITE PRE.
EXTENDER
BLACK STR.
MATRIX
This indicates the current shutter status.
This indicates the current WHITE BAL status.
This indicates whether the current extender setting is on EX2 or OFF.
This indicates whether the current black stretch setting is ON or OFF.
This indicates whether the current MATRIX setting is A, B or OFF.
This indicates whether the current COLOR CORRECTION setting is ON
or OFF.
≥An exclamation mark
(
)
appears next to
!
items for which the
! LED lights.
COLOR COR.
FILTER
ATW
D.ZOOM
This indicates the current filter status.
This indicates whether the current ATW setting is ON or OFF.
This indicates the current digital zoom status as a2, a3, a4 or OFF.
(FUNCTION:
VIDEO OUT)
OUTPUT: VTR/CAM/OFF
CHAR: ON/OFF
TYPE: LT BOX/S CROP
/SQUEEZE
This indicates the position of the OUTPUT SEL switch.
This indicates the position of the VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch.
This indicates the position of the DOWNCON switch.
(FUNCTION
HD SDI)
:
OUTPUT: VTR/CAM/OFF
This indicates the setting status of the VIDEO OUT SEL menu. OFF
always appears when it is the HD SDI save status.
CHAR: ON/OFF
This indicates the setting status of the HD SDI CHAR menu.
(AUDIO: front controls
enable/disable)
CH1: ON/OFF
CH2: ON/OFF
ON appears if the front CH1 control is enabled and OFF appears if it is disabled.
ON appears if the front CH2 control is enabled and OFF appears if it is disabled.
(AUDIO: microphone
power status)
FRONT: ON/OFF
REAR: ON/OFF
This indicates the status of the front microphone’s power.
This indicates the menu setting status for the rear microphone’s power.
(AUDIO: channel
input signals and
levels)
FRONT/W.L./REAR
CH1/2/3/4
This indicates the input signals and levels for the individual channels.
AWB A ACTIVE
AWB B ACTIVE
AWB A OK ¢.¢K
This appears during an AWB operation for channel A.
This appears during an AWB operation for channel B.
This appears when the AWB operation has been completed
satisfactorily for channel A.
This appears when the AWB operation has been completed
satisfactorily for channel B.
3 Camera warning
and message
display area
(Displays related to
the AWB, ABB and
switch operations)
AWB B OK ¢.¢K
AWB BREAK ¢.¢K
AWB NG
This appears when the AWB operation has been forcibly terminated.
This appears when the AWB operation has not been completed
satisfactorily. The status is indicated on the second line.
This warns the user that the color temperature is too low.
This warns the user that the color temperature is too high.
This warns the user that the brightness is too high.
This warns the user that the brightness is too low.
This warns the user that the processing could not be executed within
the operation time.
COLOR TEMP LOW
COLOR TEMP HIGH
LEVEL OVER
LOW LIGHT
TIME OVER
AWB PRESET ¢.¢K
This appears when the AWB switch is set to PRE or when super gain is
set and AWB cannot be executed.
ATW MODE
This indicates that AWB cannot be executed during an ATW operation.
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Display item
What is displayed
Status when display appears
CHECK FILTER
This warns the user to recheck the position of the filter selector control
during the AWB operation.
3 Camera warning
and message
AWB A VAR ¢.¢K
This indicates that channel A is set to VAR and AWB operation is not
possible.
This indicates that channel B is set to VAR and AWB operation is not
possible.
display area
(Displays related to
the AWB, ABB and
switch operations)
AWB B VAR ¢.¢K
ABB ACTIVE
ABB OK
ABB BREAK
ABB NG
W-SHD ACTIVE
W-SHD OK
This appears during an ABB operation.
This appears when the ABB operation has been completed satisfactorily.
This appears when the ABB operation has been forcibly terminated.
This appears when the ABB operation has not been completed satisfactorily.
This appears during a WHITE SHADING operation.
This appears when the WHITE SHADING operation has been
completed satisfactorily.
W-SHD BREAK
This appears when the WHITE SHADING operation has been forcibly
terminated.
W-SHD NG
LVL OVER
This indicates that white shading has not been completed satisfactorily
as the brightness level was excessively high during the WHITE
SHADING operation.
B-SHD READY
B-SHD UNABLE
This appears when the BLACK SHADING operation is ready to be
performed as a result of holding down the ABB switch for a length of
time during an ABB operation.
This indicates that the BLACK SHADING operation is not acknowledged
while the D.ZOOM function is operating even if the ABB switch is held
down for a length of time during an ABB operation.
This appears during a BLACK SHADING operation.
This appears when the BLACK SHADING operation has been
completed satisfactorily.
B-SHD ACTIVE
B-SHD OK
B-SHD BREAK
B-SHD NG
This appears when the BLACK SHADING operation has been forcibly
terminated.
This appears when the BLACK SHADING operation has been not
completed satisfactorily.
B-SHD LVL OVER
This warns the user that the brightness is too high during the BLACK
SHADING operation.
(Switch selection
displays)
This appears when the position of the WHITE BAL switch has been
changed. “A,” “B” or “PRE” appears at #. VAR ¢.¢ K is displayed
when channel A, Y is set to VAR. ATW MODE is displayed when ATW
is assigned to channel B.
WHITE: # ¢.¢K
This appears when the AUTO KNEE switch has been set to ON or OFF.
This appears when the gain has been selected using the GAIN selector
switch or USER button.
AUTO KNEE: ON/OFF
GAIN: ¢¢dB
This indicates the shutter speed value when the shutter speed has been
selected.
SS: 1/¢¢¢¢
This appears when synchro scan has been selected as the shutter
speed.
SS: 1 1/¢¢¢¢
This appears when the CC filter setting has been selected.
This appears when the ND filter setting has been selected.
This appears when the lens extender has been set to ON or OFF.
This appears when the iris overwrite correction value has been changed.
CC: ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢K
ND: ¢
EXTENDER: ON/OFF
IRIS: ¢¢ F ¢ ¢
(LOW LIGHT
LOW LIGHT
This appears when the brightness has dropped.
warning display)
(Y GET value)
With the Y GET ON setting, the output brightness level near the center
¢¢¢.¢%
marker is displayed as “%.”
(CALL display)
CALL
This appears when the call command has been issued from the extender.
This indicates the type of marker presently being displayed.
(MARKER display)
MKR: A/B/OFF
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Display item
What is displayed
Status when display appears
INH
“INH” is indicated when the operation of the USER button has been disabled.
This indicates the value selected for S.GAIN.
This indicates the value selected for DS.GAIN.
This indicates whether LINE MIX GAIN is set to ON or OFF.
This indicates whether S.IRIS is set to ON or OFF.
This appears when the IRIS OVERRIDE setting is enabled (ON).
This indicates whether SUPER BLACK is set to ON or OFF and, if it is
set to ON, it also indicates its value.
4 Information
S.GAIN ¢¢dB/OFF
DS.GAIN ¢¢:/OFF
LINE MIX ON/OFF
S.IRIS ON/OFF
I.OVR ON/OFF
S.BLK –¢¢/OFF
allocated to USER
buttons
UM: USER MAIN
U1: USER1 button
U2: USER2 button
4
B.STR ON/OFF
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
REC SW
This indicates whether BLACK STRETCH (black level gradation
compensation) is set to ON or OFF.
This appears when the input signal to recorded on audio channel 1 has
been switched.
This appears when the input signal to recorded on audio channel 2 has
been switched.
This appears only during MODE CHECK button operations while the
USER button functions as the REC switch.
Y GET ON
RET SW
This appears when the function for measuring the output brightness level (in
% units for approx. 3 seconds for the area near the center marker) is ON.
This appears only during MODE CHECK button operations while the
USER button functions as the RET switch.
ATW ON/OFF
This appears when ATW is operating.
D.ZOOM a2/a3/a4/OFF
This indicates the D.ZOOM status.
1 to 4
A to D
–
This indicates the position of the ND filter.
This indicates the position of the CC filter.
This indicates that the filter has not been set to a proper position.
5 Filter positions
A
B
P
T
This indicates that the WHITE BAL switch is set to channel A.
This indicates that the WHITE BAL switch is set to channel B.
This indicates that the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRE.
This indicates that the ATW mode has been set. It flashes when the
brightness and color are outside the operating range.
6 WHITE BAL switch
position
This indicates the value of the cumulative gain (DS.GAIN) when this
gain function is working.
7 Cumulative gain
6:/10:/12:/15:/20:
display
8 LINE MIX GAIN
M
This appears when LINE MIX GAIN (+6 dB) is active.
display
This indicates the current gain value.
9 Gain value
¢¢dB
REC WARNING
SLACK E-¢¢
This indicates that a problem has occurred during recording.
This indicates that a problem has occurred in a mechanism. Depending on the
nature of the trouble concerned, the power may be turned off automatically.
This indicates that condensation has formed.
This indicates that servo lock has not been initiated during recording or
playback.
: VTR warnings,
information
HUMID
SERVO
RF
This indicates that the level of the signals from the tape has dropped.
This signals that it is time to replace the backup battery.
This indicates that the level of the RF signal from the wireless
microphone receiver has dropped.
BACKUP BATT EMPTY
WIRELESS-RF
<Note>
For details on the codes displayed in this area, refer to “6-3-2 Error codes.”
This indicates the audio channels selected and their audio levels.
This appears when the AUDIO IN switch is at the FRONT position.
This appears when the AUDIO IN switch is at the WIRELESS position.
This appears when the AUDIO IN switch is at the REAR position.
; AUDIO input
system and level
meter
----∫---+
F
W
R
TCG
TCR
12:59:59:20
12:59:59:20
This indicates the TCG (time code generator) value.
This indicates the TCR (time code reader) value.
This indicates the UBG VUBG display.
< Time code display
(V)UBG AB CD EF 00
(V)UBR 12 34 56 78
This indicates the UBR VUBR display.
CTL
–01:59:59:20
This indicates the CTL-COUNTER value.
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Display item
What is displayed
Status when display appears
++
+
When the iris override function is working, this indicates how much
compensation is provided.
= Iris override
display
(No display)
–
– –
++:
+:
– –:
–:
The aperture is opened by a full stop.
The aperture is opened by a half stop.
The aperture is closed by a full stop.
The aperture is closed by a half stop.
No display: Reference status
NC
OPEN
F1.7 to F16
CLOSE
This appears when the lens cable is not connected.
This appears when the lens aperture is open.
This indicates the aperture value (f-value) of the lens.
This appears when the lens aperture is closed.
<Note>
> Iris, f-value
These displays appear when using a lens equipped with an aperture
value display function. They flash while the aperture is being changed
for the iris override.
Z00 to Z99
This indicates the amount of zoom. Note that this item is not displayed
even if the display setting is ON if the lens is not equipped with a zoom
position return function.
? Zoom display
i (flashing)
This appears in the INTERVAL REC mode during the times when the
operation of the REC button is not acknowledged before the start of or
at the end of recording.
@ Interval, pre-rec
display
iREC (lighting)
This appears during an INTERVAL REC operation.
iREC (flashing) ¢¢h¢¢m/¢¢s This appears during INTERVAL REC standby to indicate the wait time
until the next recording.
P-REC (flashing) ¢s
ID
This indicates the amount of time remaining until the end of the set PRE
REC time during PRE REC operation.
This appears when the setting to superimpose the ID onto the camera
image and record the image with the ID has been established.
A ID recording
display
AJ-BP490 to AC-ADPT
This indicates the type of battery selected on the menu. “AC ADPT”
B Battery type
appears when an AC adapter has been input.
This indicates the remaining battery charge in 0.1V increments.
This indicates the remaining digital battery charge in percent.
This appears when the battery has no charge left.
C Remaining battery ¢¢.¢V
charge/voltage
¢¢¢%
EMP
This appears when the battery has a full charge.
MAX
REC
This appears when the extender unit has been connected to indicate the
unit’s recording status using characters. It lights during recording, and it
flashes while the unit’s mode is transferring to recording or when a
warning has been issued.
D Unit’s REC display
E Remaining tape
¢¢¢min
Under normal conditions, “¢¢¢min” lights, and this starts flashing while
the tape is reaching the end.
When the tape has reached the end, “
When recording has been inhibited, “
=
=
=
END
INH
END” lights.
INH” lights.
=
This indicates the total length of the cassette tape.
(This appears during a mode check.)
F Total length of
¢¢¢min
cassette tape
S
B
SB
This appears when S.IRIS has been set to ON.
This appears when S.BLK has been set to ON.
This appears when S.IRIS and S.BLK have been set to ON.
G Super iris ON/
super black ON
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Display item
What is displayed
Status when display appears
This indicates the color temperatures assigned to the A, B, and PRE
positions of the WHITE BAL switch. (These may be memory values
during AWB operation or menu setting values.) This indication does not
appear in the ATW MODE.
H Color temperature ¢.¢K
This indicates that the shutter speed is set to SYNCHRO SCAN.
This indicates that a fixed shutter speed has been set.
I Shutter
speed/mode
J D.ZOOM
11/¢¢.¢
1/100 - 1/2000
DZ
This appears at the same time as the zoom ratio in the D.ZOOM mode.
a2/a3/a4
When the FOCUS mode is selected, “a2” flashes but only for as long as
this mode remains selected.
4
Viewfinder screen display selection
Whether a display is
to be shown or not
Displayed only by
MODE CHECK
button (*1)
Status displayed
Display can be
cleared
Displayed during
playback
can be selected on a when established
menu.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1 Extender
≤
–
–
≤
–
≤
≤
–
–
–
–
–
µ
≤
≤
≤
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
2 MODE CHECK dedicated display area
3 Camera warning, message display area
4 Information allocated to USER buttons
5 Filter positions
6 WHITE BAL switch position
7 Cumulative gain display
8 LINE MIX GAIN display
9 Gain value
–
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
: VTR warnings, information
≤
All input information
for 2 channels
–
; AUDIO input system and level meter
≤
–
≤
≤
(dependent upon menu)
< Time code display
= Iris override display
> Iris, f-value
≤
≤
≤
≤
–
–
≤
–
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
–
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
≤
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
? Zoom display
–
@ Interval, pre-rec display
A ID recording display
B Battery type
C Remaining battery charge/voltage
D Unit’s REC display
E Remaining tape
F Total length of cassette tape
G Super iris ON/super black ON
H color temperature
I Shutter speed/mode
J D.ZOOM
≤
≤
–
–
≤
–
–
–
≤
≤
≤
–
≤
≤
≤
–
–
≤
≤
≤
≤
*1 ≤: The display does not appear when OFF has been selected for the STATUS item setting on the <MODE CHK IND> screen.
µ: Display always appears regardless of the menu.
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4-7-4 Display modes and setting
#
< VF DISPLAY >
changes/adjustment result messages
DISP CONDITION
DISP MODE
:NORMAL
:3
DS GAIN DISP
VF OUT
VF DTL
ZEBRA1 DETECT
ZEBRA2 DETECT
ZEBRA2
LOW LIGHT LVL
ECU MENU DISP.
MARKER/CHAR LVL
:FRM RATE
:Y
:3
:070%
:085%
:SPOT
:35%
:ON
By setting the display mode item, it is possible to select
various display methods for the changes made in the settings
and for the messages advising the user of the adjustment
results: for instance, the items displayed can be limited to a
select number or not displayed at all. To select the display
mode, perform menu operations to open the <VF DISPLAY>
screen from the VF page and select the setting for the DISP
MODE item.
:50%
For details on operation, refer to “4-6-2 Basic menu operations.”
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
CC: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4) or ND: m (m=A, B, C, D)
a
a
a
a
GAIN: n dB
(n= –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30)
When the WHITE BAL switch setting has been changed WHITE: n (n=ACH, BCH, PRESET)
a
a
a
When the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch has been set AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)
to AUTO KNEE or OFF
When the shutter speed/mode setting has been changed SS: 1/100 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1 1/¢¢¢¢)
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
When the white balance (AWB) has been adjusted
When the black balance (ABB) has been adjusted
When the extender has been selected
Example) AWB A OK 3.2K
Example) ABB OK
Example) EXTENDER ON
Example) UM: S.GAIN 30 dB
Example) MKR: A
a
a
When a user button has been selected
When a marker select button has been selected
When in iris overwrite status
: Message is to be
displayed.
a: Message is not to
be displayed.
Example) ++ F 5.6
4-7-5 Setting the marker displays
4-7-6 Setting the camera ID
ON, OFF or the display type can be selected for the displays
of the center marker, safety zone markers, safety zone area
and frame marker. To make the selection, perform menu
operations to open the <VF MARKER> screen from the VF
page and select the display mode for each item.
The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen.
Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used.
<Note>
The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menu is
displayed even if color bar signals are output.
For details on operation, refer to “4-6-2 Basic menu
operations.”
Perform a menu operation to open the <CAMERA ID>
screen from the OPERATION page.
1
#
< VF MARKER >
MKR:A
#
< CAMERA ID >
TABLE
:A
CENTER MARK
SAFETY ZONE
SAFETY AREA
FRAME SIG
FRAME MARK
FLAME LVL
:1
:2
:90%
:4:3
:OFF
:15
ID1 : ABCDEFGHIJ
ID2 : ABCDEFGHIJ
ID3 : ABCDEFGHIJ
<Note>
The MKR: A indication at the upper right of the screen shows
the display status. To check the settings for TABLE B, press
the MARKER SELECT so that MKR:B is displayed.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the “ID 1: to 3:” item.
2
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#
< MODE CHECK IND >
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
moves to the ID input area, and the input mode is
established.
3
4
STATUS
! LED
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
:ON
FUNCTION
AUDIO
P.ON IND
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the
character to be set is displayed.
When the button is turned, the character displayed is
switched in the following sequence:
Space: ∑
7
4
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –
4-7-8 Marker check screen displays
(MARKER SELECT button function)
The screens enabling the unit’s marker statuses to be
checked can be displayed in the viewfinder.
Each time the unit’s MARKER SELECT button is pressed,
one or none of the two screen displays is selected in the
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
5
6
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the next position (right), and repeat steps 4 and 5 to set
the characters.
following sequence: A marker screen display
screen display no display.
>
B marker
>
When the MARKER SELECT button is pressed while one
screen is displayed, the next screen is displayed. Before this,
perform menu operations to open the <VF MARKER> screen
from the VF page, select A as the TABLE item setting, and
select the marker information for the other items.
When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.
7
8
9
Next, select B as the TABLE item setting, and select the
marker information for the other items.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
returns to the ID 1:, ID 2: or ID 3: item.
If, for instance, “16:9” is selected for the FRAME SIG item as
the A marker information and “4:3” is selected for the FRAME
SIG item as the B marker information, then the 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios can be checked easily by operating the
MARKER SELECT button as and when required.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of
the viewfinder screen.
<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 “BAR.”
4-7-7 Mode check screen displays (MODE
CHECK button function)
The screens enabling the unit’s settings and modes to be
checked can be displayed in the viewfinder.
Each time the unit’s MODE CHECK button is pressed, one of
the four screen displays is selected in the following sequence:
STATUS screen display
FUNCTION screen display
>
!LED screen display
AUDIO screen display.
>
>
Each screen is displayed for about 3 seconds. When the
MODE CHECK button is pressed while one screen is
displayed, the next screen is displayed.
To select whether to display the screens, perform menu
operations to open the <MODE CHECK IND> screen from the
VF page and select ON or OFF for each screen display.
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4-8-2 Selecting the video output signals
4-8 Menu-driven function setup
The signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector
and HD SDI connector can be selected. To select this
function, perform menu operations to open the <OUTPUT
SEL> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page, and select
VIDEO OUT and HD SDI characters at the OUTPUT CHAR
item and HD SDI CHAR item, respectively, and select whether
to superimpose characters onto the HD SDI signals.
The functions can be set up using the unit’s menus.
4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching
This unit allows three other modes to be used in addition to
the L/M/H standard gain settings: the analog gain-up S.GAIN
(super gain) mode to achieve a gain of 30 dB or more, the
cumulative gain-up DS.GAIN (digital super gain) mode which
uses progressive drive, and the LINE MIX GAIN mode where
the gain of two lines is mixed.
To select these functions, perform menu operations to open
the <USER SW GAIN> screen from the OPERATION page,
select the S.GAIN item and DS.GAIN item, and preset the
gain to be used for each item. Furthermore, select the LINE
MIX function on the <USER SW> screen.
#
< OUTPUT SEL >
OUTPUT CHAR
VF MODE
HD SDI P.SAVE
HD SDI CHAR
:MENU ONLY
:EE/PB
:OFF
:ON
HD SDI META DATA
DOWNCON P.SAVE
DOWNCON CHAR
DOWNCON SETUP
:ON
:OFF
:ON
:0%
For instance, if the S.GAIN, DS.GAIN and LINE MIX GAIN
functions have been allocated to the USER MAIN button,
USER1 button or USER2 button, the gain can be increased
by using these buttons in combination with the USER buttons.
1) To increase the gain without increasing the perceptible
noise
Setting items and details
Combine the DS.GAIN or LINE MIX GAIN function with the
L/M/H gain.
Variable
range
Item
Remarks
2) To increase the normal analog gain (in which case, the
amount of noise will increase)
Use only the S.GAIN function.
<Note>
Since the amount of noise will increase when the gain is
increased in this way, bear in mind that the AUTO IRIS
accuracy will be adversely affected.
3) To use the unit in the ultra-high-sensitivity mode
Use the S.GAIN function and DS.GAIN or LINE MIX GAIN
function in combination. However, exercise care during
operation since image lag will become more conspicuous
with moving subjects the more the gain is increased by
using the DS.GAIN function.
OUTPUT CHAR
TC
For setting the type of characters to be
superimposed onto the output signals of the
VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI
connector.
STATUS
MENU
ONLY
TC:
The time code is displayed. (The menu
appears when the menu is displayed.)
<Note>
The time code display position moves
vertically in accordance with the camera ID
position.
STATUS:
All the same characters as the ones
superimposed on the viewfinder are
displayed. (The menu appears when the
menu is displayed.)
MENU ONLY:
Only appears when the menu is displayed.
Normally, nothing is displayed
When shooting moving subjects, keep the gain increase
with the LINE MIX GAIN function or DS.GAIN function to
under +12 dB.
HD SDI CHAR
ON
OFF
For selecting whether characters are to be
superimposed onto the HD SDI connector
signals. (It is not linked with the VIDEO OUT
CHARACTER switch.)
The characters which are superimposed are
the ones which are selected using the
OUTPUT CHAR menu item.
#
< USER SW GAIN >
S.GAIN
¢30dB
¢36dB
¢42dB
¢48dB
ON: The characters are superimposed.
OFF: The characters are not superimposed.
DS.GAIN
f
¢ 6dB (30P)
f
¢12dB (20P)
DOWNCON CHAR
ON
OFF
For selecting whether characters are to be
superimposed onto the DOWNCON connector
signals in accordance with the setting of the
CHARACTER switch on the side panel.
ON: The characters are superimposed.
OFF: The characters are not superimposed
at any time.
f
¢12dB (15P)
f
¢12dB (10P)
f
¢20dB (6P)
Setting items and details
S.GAIN: An analog gain increase with an asterisk is one
that is valid. One without an asterisk is invalid.
DS.GAIN: A cumulative gain increase with an asterisk is one
that is valid. One without an asterisk is invalid.
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4-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL control
function
4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER
MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons
This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using
the F.AUDIO LEVEL control.
The desired functions can be allocated to the USER MAIN,
USER1 and USER2 buttons.
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the
<MIC/AUDIO> screen from the VTR MENU page, and set
whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls for
the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR
CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items.
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the
<USER SW> screen from the OPERATION page, and set the
desired function each with the USER MAIN SW item, USER1
SW item and USER2 SW item.
4
< USER SW >
#
< MIC/AUDIO1 >
#
USER MAIN SW
USER1 SW
USER2 SW
:S.GAIN
:D.ZOOM
:DS.GAIN
FRONT VR CH1
FRONT VR CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH1
MIC LOWCUT CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH3
MIC LOWCUT CH4
LIMITER CH1
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:OFF
:ON
LIMITER CH2
AUTO LEVEL CH3
AUTO LEVEL CH4
REC CH3/CH4
:ON
:SW
CUE REC SELECT
TEST TONE
:CH1
:NORMAL
Functions which can be selected
Setting items and what is set
INH:
Variable
No functions are allocated.
S.GAIN:
Item
Remarks
range
FRONT VR CH1
FRONT
W.L.
REAR
ALL
For selecting whether or not to enable the
F.AUDIO LEVEL control for the input signals
which have been selected for audio CH1.
FRONT: The control works only when
FRONT has been selected.
The S.GAIN function is allocated.
DS.GAIN:
The DS.GAIN function is allocated.
LINE MIX:
OFF
The LINE MIX GAIN (+6 dB) function is allocated.
S.IRIS:
The SUPER IRIS function is allocated. This is useful when
providing backlight compensation.
I.OVR:
W.L.:
The control works only when
WIRELESS has been selected.
REAR: The control works only when REAR
has been selected.
The control works regardless of
which input has been selected.
The control does not work
regardless of which input has been
selected. Even if it is rotated, the
recording level will not change.
ALL:
OFF:
The IRIS override function is allocated.
This changes the target (reference) value in the auto iris
mode.
To change the target value, first establish this mode, and
then press the JOG dial button to enable the target value to
be changed. The target value is changed by turning the
JOG dial button clockwise or counterclockwise. “+,”
“+ +,” “–” or “– –” is displayed on the left of the iris display
area on the viewfinder screen. Stop turning the JOG dial
button at the position to be changed, and press the JOG
dial button to enter the change in the target value.
The reference value is restored when this mode is released
or the power is turned off.
FRONT VR CH2
FRONT
W.L.
REAR
ALL
For selecting whether or not to enable the
F.AUDIO LEVEL control for the input signals
which have been selected for audio CH2
FRONT: The control works only when
FRONT has been selected.
OFF
W.L.:
The control works only when
WIRELESS has been selected.
REAR: The control works only when REAR
has been selected.
ALL:
OFF:
The control works regardless of
which input has been selected.
The control does not work
regardless of which input has been
selected. Even if it is rotated, the
recording level will not change.
+:
+ +: The aperture is opened by a full stop.
–: The aperture is stopped down by a half stop.
The aperture is opened by a half stop.
– –: The aperture is stopped down by a full stop.
No display:
The reference value remains unchanged.
S.BLK:
The SUPER BLACK function is allocated. This function
reduces the black level to below the pedestal level.
B.STR:
The BLACK stretch function is allocated. This function
highlights the black gradations.
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AUDIO CH1:
4-9 Data handling
The function for switching the channel 1 input signal is
allocated. Each press advances the setting through the
sequence FRONT > W.L.> REAR. Note that it is also
possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN
switch. Whichever control is operated last takes
precedence.
Setup card
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.
≥Multimedia cards or SD memory cards can be used as the
setup cards.
AUDIO CH2:
The function for switching the channel 2 input signal is
allocated. Each press advances the setting through the
sequence FRONT > W.L.> REAR. Note that it is also
possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN
switch. Whichever control is operated last takes
precedence.
4-9-1 Handling the setup card
The setup card can be inserted or removed before or after the
power is switched on.
REC SW:
The function of the VTR’s START button is allocated.
Y GET:
The function for displaying the brightness level of the
center marker area is allocated.
RET SW:
Inserting the setup card
Open the switch cover, position the setup card (optional
accessory) with its cutout facing up, insert it into the setup
card insertion slot, and close the switch cover.
The function of the RET button on the lens is allocated.
ATW:
The automatic tracking type of white balance function is
allocated.
D.ZOOM:
This magnifies the picture angle 2-, 3- or 4-folds in the
horizontal and vertical directions. It also works as the
focus assist function (D.ZOOM
<Note>
a2).
The LINE MIX and D.ZOOM functions do not work
concurrently. The function which is enabled last takes
precedence, and the function set before it is canceled.
4-8-5 Setting the color temperature
manually
<Note>
Before inserting the setup card, check that it is pointed in the
correct direction. If the card meets with resistance and if it is
difficult to insert, it may mean that it is the wrong way round or
upside down. Do not force the card into the slot but check its
direction again and insert it properly.
The white balance can be adjusted manually using the color
temperature settings. These manual color temperature
settings can be performed for the PRST, A and B settings of
the WHITE BAL switch.
Perform menu operations to open the <WHITE BALANCE
MODE> screen from the OPERATION page, and select VAR
as the setting for the AWB A item and AWB B item. The
manual color temperature adjustment function is now valid.
The color temperatures are set using the COLOR TEMP PRE
item, COLOR TEMP A item and COLOR TEMP B item.
Removing the setup card
Open the switch cover, check that the BUSY lamp is not
lighted, and push the setup card further into the unit. This
causes the card to partially pop out from the insertion slot.
Take hold of the card, remove it, and close the switch cover.
#
< WHITE BALANCE MODE >
FILTER INH :ON
Bear in mind the following points when using and
saving the setup cards.
SHOCKLESS AWB :NORMAL
AWB AREA :25%
AWB&ABB OFFSET :OFF
≥Avoid high temperatures and high humidity levels.
≥Keep the cards away from water.
≥Avoid exposing the cards to electrical charges.
COLOR TEMP PRE :3200K
AWB A
COLOR TEMP A
AWB B
:MEM
:3200K
:MEM
COLOR TEMP B
ATW SPEED
:3200K
:NORMAL
Keep the setup card inside the unit with the cover closed.
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If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is
pressed, the card will not be formatted
4-9-2 Setup card operations
To format the setup card, save the setting data on the card or
read the saved data from the card, first perform a menu
operation to open the <CARD READ/WRITE> screen from the
FILE page.
Error message
Remedial action
CONFIG NG NO CARD
(setup card has not been inserted)
Insert the card.
CONFIG NG ERROR
(the card cannot be formatted)
The card may be defective.
Replace it.
#
< CARD READ/WRITE >
R.SELECT
READ
W.SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
CONFIG NG
WRITE PROTECT
Remove the card to cancel write
protect.
4
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of
the viewfinder screen.
5
TITLE:
1: ******** 5: ********
2: ******** 6: ********
3: ******** 7: ********
4: ******** 8: ********
<Note>
Data titles cannot be recognized when the setup card was
inserted while the CARD READ/WRITE screen was open.
Move the arrow (cursor) to the TITLE READ item, and
press the JOG dial button.
Formatting the setup card
The data title is recognized, and the title is displayed.
Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD
READ/WRITE” screen.
1
Saving the data settings on the card
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the CARD CONFIG item.
2
Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD
READ/WRITE” screen.
1
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears on the screen.
3
Selecting the file No.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the W.SELECT item and press the JOG dial button.
2
< CARD READ/WRITE >
R.SELECT
READ
W.SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
#
CONFIG?
YES
NO
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
#
TITLE:
1: ******** 5: ********
2: ******** 6: ********
3: ******** 7: ********
4: ******** 8: ********
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
Turn the JOG dial button to select a number from 1 to 8,
and press the JOG dial button.
3
CONFIG OK
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Giving a title to the selected file
Saving the data settings to the selected file
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the “TITLE : ” item.
When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to
move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.
4
9
< CARD READ/WRITE >
< CARD READ/WRITE >
R.SELECT
READ
W.SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
R.SELECT
READ
W.SELECT
WRITE
1
1
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
;
TITLE:
#
TITLE:
1: ******** 5: ********
2: ******** 6: ********
3: ******** 7: ********
4: ******** 8: ********
1: ******** 5: ********
2: ******** 6: ********
3: ******** 7: ********
4: ******** 8: ********
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
moves to the title input area, and the input mode is
established.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
returns to the TITLE: item.
5
6
10
11
12
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the WRITE item.
< CARD READ/WRITE >
R.SELECT
READ
W.SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
;
TITLE:
1: ******** 5: ********
2: ******** 6: ********
3: ******** 7: ********
4: ******** 8: ********
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the
character to be set is displayed.
When the button is turned, the character displayed is
switched in the following sequence:
WRITE?
YES
NO
#
TITLE:
Space: ∑
7
If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is
pressed, the data cannot be saved.
letters: A—Z
7
Error message
Remedial action
Insert the card.
numbers: 0—9
7
WRITE NG NO CARD
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –
(setup card has not been inserted)
WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR
(formatting error)
The card was formatted by a device
other than the unit.
Replace the card.
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
7
8
WRITE NG ERROR
(the data cannot be saved)
The card may be defective.
Replace it.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the next position (right), and repeat steps 6 and 7 to set
the characters (maximum of 8).
WRITE NG
WRITE PROTECT
Remove the card to cancel write
protect.
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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.
Loading the data of the selected file
13
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
4
the READ item.
< CARD READ/WRITE >
R.SELECT
READ
W.SELECT
WRITE
:1
:1
#
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
4
TITLE:
WRITE OK
1: ******** 5: ********
2: ******** 6: ********
3: ******** 7: ********
4: ******** 8: ********
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of
the viewfinder screen.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
5
6
14
Loading the data saved on the card
Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD
READ/WRITE” screen.
If the data is given a title when it is saved, the title will
also be displayed.
1
READ?
YES
NO
#
Selecting the file No
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.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the R.SELECT item and press the JOG dial button.
2
< CARD READ/WRITE >
#
R.SELECT
READ
W.SELECT
WRITE
1
1
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
TITLE:
1: ******** 5: ********
2: ******** 6: ********
3: ******** 7: ********
4: ******** 8: ********
READ OK
Turn the JOG dial button to select any number from 1 to
8, and press the JOG dial button.
3
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If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is
pressed, the data cannot be loaded.
Writing the setting data in the user area
Perform a menu operation to open the <INITIALIZE>
screen.
1
2
Error message
READ NG NO CARD
Remedial action
Insert the card.
(setup card has not been inserted)
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the WRITE USER DATA item.
READ NG FORMAT ERROR
(formatting error)
The card was formatted by a device
other than the unit.
Replace the card.
< INITIALIZE >
READ NG NO FILE
(file not found)
Save the file data.
READ FACTORY DATA
WRITE USER DATA
#
READ NG ERROR
(the data cannot be loaded)
Data saved by devices other than unit
cannot be loaded.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of
the viewfinder screen.
7
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
3
4-9-3 How to use the user data
The setting data can be written in the user area of the unit’s
internal memory and data written in the memory can be read
from this area.
Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing
suitable setup statuses.
To write the data, first perform a menu operation to open the
<INITIALIZE> screen from the FILE page, and to read the
user data that has been written, first perform a menu
operation to open the <SCENE> screen from the FILE page.
WRITE?
YES
NO
#
#
< INITIALIZE >
READ FACTORY DATA
WRITE USER DATA
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The setting data is now written in the user area of the
unit’s internal memory.
4
5
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
Loading the user data
#
< SCENE >
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.
1
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
WRITE
RESET
:1
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the READ USER DATA item.
2
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
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When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the WRITE item.
3
5
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
WRITE
RESET
;1
#
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
READ?
YES
NO
4
#
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The data written in the user area of the unit’s internal
memory is now read, and the setting is completed.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
4
5
6
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
4-9-4 How to use the scene file data
WRITE?
YES
The setting data can be written in the scene file area of the
unit’s internal memory and the data written can be read from
this area. Up to four scene files can be registered. By using
this data, the appropriate setup statuses can be established
speedily.
#
NO
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The setting data is now stored in the scene file area of the
unit’s internal memory.
7
8
At the factory, the unit’s default statuses were set in
TITLE1-4.
Writing the setting data used for the scene files
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.
1
Reading the setting data used for the scene files
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the SCENE SEL item.
2
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.
1
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file
number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select
the scene file in which data is to be saved.
3
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the SCENE SEL item.
2
< SCENE >
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file
number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select
the scene file whose data is to be loaded.
3
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
#
:1
WRITE
RESET
< SCENE >
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
WRITE
RESET
#
:1
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.
4
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Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file
number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select
the scene file whose data is to be reset.
4
5
3
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the READ item.
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
WRITE
RESET
< SCENE >
#
:1
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
:1
#
WRITE
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.
4
5
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
6
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the RESET item.
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
:1
WRITE
RESET
#
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
READ?
YES
NO
#
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The data stored in the scene file area of the unit’s internal
memory is read, and the setting is completed.
7
8
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
6
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
Returning the setting data used for the scene files
to the factory settings
RESET?
YES
NO
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.
1
#
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the SCENE SEL item.
2
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The data stored in the scene file area of the unit’s internal
memory is reset and the factory settings are restored.
7
8
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
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Appending titles to the setting data used for the
scene files
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
returns to the TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item.
8
9
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.
1
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the WRITE item.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the scene file TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item where the title is to
be appended.
2
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
10
< SCENE >
4
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
:1
WRITE
RESET
#
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
WRITE?
YES
NO
#
TITLE:
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
moves to the title input area, and the input mode is
established.
3
4
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The title is stored in the scene file area of the unit’s
internal memory.
11
12
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
READ
:1
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
WRITE
RESET
;
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the
character to be set is displayed.
When the button is turned, the character displayed is
switched in the following sequence:
Space: ∑
7
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
5
6
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the next position (right), and repeat steps 4 and 5 to set
the characters (maximum of 8).
When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to
move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.
7
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4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to
the user standard settings
4-9-6 How to return the menus settings to
the factory standard settings
The setting statuses of the unit’s menus can be returned to
the user standard settings registered in 4-9-3. There are two
ways to do this: one method is to read (load) the USER DATA
as described in “4-9-3 How to use the user data” and the
other enables the return without performing any menu
operations.
The unit’s menu setting statuses can be returned to the
factory standard settings. To do this, first perform a menu
operation to open the <INITIALIZE> screen from the FILE
page.
< INITIALIZE >
#
READ FACTORY DATA
WRITE USER DATA
Operation method without performing FILE menu
operations
Set the POWER switch to the OFF position.
1
Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position.
2
How to return the menu settings (except for the lens file
data) to the factory standard settings
1 Select the READ FACTORY DATA menu item on the
<INITIALIZE> screen, and press the jog dial button.
2 Turn the jog dial button, and move the arrow (cursor) to
YES on the READ? screen.
3 Press the jog dial button. The menu settings are now
returned to the factory standard settings.
WHITE BAL
switch
4-9-7 How to use the lens file data
Set the POWER switch to the ON position while holding
up the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
The USER menu item settings are all returned together to
the standard user data.
This unit comes with a white shading compensation function
for the lens. This function enables up to six white shading
compensation settings of the lens to be stored as the lens file
data. Using this lens file data, the appropriate white shading
adjustment can be accomplished speedily even after the lens
is changed.
3
For details on data storing, reading and other operations, refer
to “5-3 Attaching the lens and performing the flange back and
white shading adjustments.”
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Chapter 5 Preparation
5-1 Supplying the power
A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this
unit’s power supply.
Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
2
To use the battery pack, there is the following
choice of makes of batteries:
≥Anton-Bauer
≥IDX
≥Sony
<Notes>
≥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.
5
Release lever
(For details on the recharging method, refer to the operating
instructions of the battery concerned.)
<Reference>
To remove the battery pack, slide it in the opposite direction to
the one in which it was attached while keeping the release
lever on the battery holder pulled down all the way.
#
< BATTERY/TAPE >
BATTERY SELECT
EXT DC IN SELECT
:DIONIC
:AC-ADPT
BATT NEAR END ALARM :OFF
BATT NEAR END CANCEL:ON
BATT END ALARM :ON
BATT REMAIN FULL :70%
Set the battery type.
Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT
3
menu item.
This item is selected from the
TAPE NEAR END ALARM :ON
TAPE NEAR END TIME :2min
TAPE END ALARM :ON
TAPE REMAIN/∫ :3min/∫
<BATTERY/TAPE> screen on the VTR FUNCTION page.
For details, refer to “7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1.”
Anton Bauer batteries which can be used
O PRO14
O TRIM14
O HYTRON50
O HYTRON100
O DIGITAL14
5-1-1 Attaching the battery and setting the
battery type
O DIGITAL13
O DIONIC
Using the Anton Bauer battery pack
Attach the battery pack made by Anton Bauer.
1
Power output connector for lighting
Battery pack made
by Anton Bauer
Lighting control
switch
<Reference>
A battery holder made by Anton Bauer is equipped with a
power output connector for the lighting and a lighting control
switch to enable a light to be easily attached. For details on
the lighting systems available, contact Anton Bauer.
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Using the NP-1 type battery pack
Remove the battery holder.
1
Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit.
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.
<Note>
When mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch
the connecting cord.
Set the battery type.
Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT
3
menu item.
This item is selected from the
NP-1 type Battery case
<BATTERY/TAPE> screen on the VTR FUNCTION page.
When using another battery which cannot be selected
using the BATTERY SELECT item setting, select TYPE A
or TYPE B, and set the items that correspond to the
characteristics of the battery.
1
For details, refer to “7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2.”
<Note>
Address all inquiries concerning the V-mount adapter
plate to your dealer.
4
2
3
Using the V-mount type battery pack
Attach the V-mount adapter plate.
Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into
place.
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Chapter 5 Preparation
5-1-2 Using an AC power supply
5-2 Attaching the lens and performing
the flange back and white shading
adjustments
When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is
used
Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC
adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit.
Attaching the lens
1
Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the
mount cap.
1
Lever for
securing the lens
5
DC IN socket
Mount cap
Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in the
top center of the lens mount, and attach the lens.
2
AC adapter
AJ-B75 (optional accessory)
Set the power of the AC adapter to ON.
Mark
2
Set the unit’s power switch to ON.
3
When using an external power supply other than the AJ-
B75 AC adapter, check the pin signals of its external DC
input connector and use the polarities correctly.
Supplying +12V power to the GND terminal by mistake
may give rise to ignition, resulting in a fire, or it may cause
injury.
Push down the lever for securing the lens to secure the
lens.
3
Pin no.
Signal
GND
–
4
1
2, 3
4
3
2
1
+12V
External DC input socket
<Notes>
≥Power from the AC adapter takes precedence when
both a battery pack and AC adapter have been
connected. It is also possible to attach/remove a
battery while the AC adapter is being used.
≥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.
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Chapter 5 Preparation
Adjusting the lens flange
Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it to the
LENS socket.
4
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.
<Note>
For details on the adjustment method and lens positions, refer
also to the operating instructions that accompany the lens.
LENS socket
Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.
1
Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens.
<Notes>
5
≥For details on how to handle the lens, refer to the
operating instructions of the lens.
≥While the lens is removed, attach the mount cap to
protect the unit.
Set the lens aperture to manual and open the aperture.
2
Approx.
3 meters
Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video
3
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.
Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus) ring.
4
<Note>
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
Shoot the chart used for the flange back adjustment, and
turn the distance ring to adjust the focus.
6
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.
7
Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the focus is adjusted at both the
telephoto and wide-angle positions.
8
Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring.
9
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Adjusting the white shading of the lens
Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it so
that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen. Check
that the lens aperture is between F4 and F10.
7
8
The white shading is adjusted as follows.
<Notes>
<Notes>
≥Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the
lens aperture is open even when the white shading has
been adjusted. This is something that is inherent to lenses
and optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a
failure or malfunctioning.
≥The white shading cannot be adjusted when the digital
zoom function is working. To adjust the white shading,
release the digital zoom function first (by pressing again the
USER button to which D.ZOOM is allocated).
≥The zebra pattern will not cover the whole screen if
there is any unevenness in the lighting. In this case,
make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.
≥Make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.
also when the lens aperture is not between F4 and F10.
≥Be absolutely sure to leave the electronic shutter at
OFF.
1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and
use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white
balance automatically (AWB).
5
Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.
1
2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black
balance automatically (ABB).
3 Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the
Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to “L (0
dB).”
2
white balance automatically (AWB).
If the extender is attached to the lens, release the
extender function.
3
Repeat step 7.
9
Perform a menu operation to open the <GAMMA> screen
Perform a menu operation to open the <WHITE
SHADING> screen from the MAINTENANCE page.
4
10
from the PAINT page, and check that “STD” is selected
as the GAMMA MODE SEL item setting. Then open the
<VF DISPLAY> screen from the VF page, check that the
settings selected for the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, ZEBRA2
DETECT item and ZEBRA2 item match the settings
shown in the figure below. If they differ, make the
appropriate changes, and then close the menu screen.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the DETECTION (V.SAW) item, and press the JOG dial
button to execute white shading compensation.
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< WHITE SHADING >
CORRECT
DETECTION(V.SAW)
:ON
#
< VF DISPLAY >
#
DISP CONDITION
DISP MODE
DS.GAIN DISP
VF OUT
:NORMAL
:3
:FRM RATE
:Y
VF DTL
:3
ZEBRA1 DETECT
ZEBRA2 DETECT
ZEBRA2
LOW LIGHT LVL
ECU MENU DISP.
MARKER/CHAR LVL
:070%
:085%
:SPOT
:35%
:OFF
:50%
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
12
Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.
5
6
Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of
color.
<Note>
Since fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such
kinds of lighting tend to flicker, use a light source which is
free from flicker such as sunlight or a halogen lamp.
DETECT?
YES
#
NO
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Storing the lens file data
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
ACTIVE now appears on the screen. This indicates that
the white shading is now being automatically
compensated. Upon completion of the adjustments, W-
SHD OK is displayed.
13
The white shading adjustment values can be stored in the unit
as lens file data.
Selecting the file No.
<Note>
Perform a menu operation to open the <LENS FILE>
screen from the FILE page, and turn the JOG dial button
to move the arrow (cursor) to the FILE NO. item.
1
Depending on the KNEE settings, “LEVEL OVER” may
appear on the screen and white shading compensation
may not be possible. If this is the case, either stop down
the lens or set the AUTO KNEE OUTPUT switch to OFF,
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the file number
starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button and select the
lens file (1 to 8) in which the data is to be stored.
then perform
a
menu operation to open the
2
<KNEE/LEVEL> screen from the PAINT screen, select
“OFF” as the MANUAL KNEE item setting, and repeat
steps 4 through 9. After “W-SHD OK” has appeared on
the display, select “ON” again as the MANUAL KNEE
item setting.
< LENS FILE >
#
FILE NO.
READ
:1
WRITE
TITLE : ************
When the lens is provided with an extender, turn on the
extender function, and repeat steps 7 to 13.
The adjustment values of the two resulting patterns–one
when the lens extender is provided and the other when it
is not provided–are stored in the unit as the data of one
lens file.
14
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
This now completes the white shading adjustments.
The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile
memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off,
there will be no further need to perform the white shading
adjustment.
Press the JOG dial button to enter the lens file.
3
Giving a title to the selected file NO.
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the “TITLE:” item.
4
< LENS FILE >
FILE NO.
READ
:1
WRITE
#
TITLE : ************
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
moves to the title input area, and the input mode is
established.
5
< LENS FILE >
FILE NO.
READ
:1
WRITE
;
TITLE : ************
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
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Reading the lens file data
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the
character to be set is displayed.
When the button is turned, the character displayed is
switched in the following sequence:
6
Refer to steps 1 to 3 in “Storing the lens file data,” and
1
enter the lens file.
Space: ∑
7
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the “READ” item.
2
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
3
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –, •, a
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.
7
5
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
8
the next position (right), and repeat steps 6 and 7 to set
the characters. (No more than 12 characters may be
entered.)
READ?
YES
#
NO
When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.
9
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
When reading is complete, “READ OK” is displayed,
indicating that the lens file data has been read from
memory.
4
5
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
returns to the “TITLE:” item.
10
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the “WRITE” item.
11
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
12
WRITE?
YES
NO
#
TITLE:
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
When writing is complete, “WRITE OK” is displayed,
indicating that the setting data and title have been stored
in the lens file area of internal memory.
13
14
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
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5-3-2 When using an external microphone
5-3 Audio input signal preparations
First attach the AJ-MH900 mic holder (optional accessory).
Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply
the audio signals to the unit.
Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.
1
5-3-1 When using the front microphone
The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional
accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.
Open the mic holder.
1
Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the screws
provided with the AJ-MH900 mic holder.
2
Screws provided with mic holder
Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw.
2
Locking
screw
Attach the microphone to the mic holder, and tighten the
locking screw.
3
Locking screw
Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN
jack on the camera.
3
Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN
jack on the camera.
4
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.
5
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in
accordance with the audio channel or channels whose
sound is to be recorded.
4
AUDIO IN
switches
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5-3-3 When using a wireless receiver
5-4 Mounting the unit on a tripod
When using a UniSlot ® wireless receiver
Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod.
Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.
Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and
screw it down.
1
1
Tripod attachment
Tripod head
5
<Note>
Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the
tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole. Check
that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of
the tripod head screw.
Set the AUDIO IN switches to WIRELESS for the audio
channels whose audio signals are to be recorded.
2
Mount the unit on the tripod attachment.
2
5-3-4 When using an audio component
Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with
the audio component using the XLR cable.
1
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or
channels to which the audio component has been
connected to “REAR.”
2
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel
to “LINE.”
3
Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks
into place.
Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment
Tripod attachment
LINE/MIC/+48V
selector switch
Red lever
Black lever
While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the
direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to
remove it.
<Note>
If the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to its original
position after the unit has been detached, again move the
black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down
the red lever, and return the pin to its original position. Bear
in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in
the center.
AUDIO IN connectors
AUDIO IN switches
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5-5 Attaching the shoulder belt
5-7 Attaching the rain cover
Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain
cover
Shoulder belt
The tab opens
when it is
pressed.
Tighten the cord.
To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs.
<Note>
Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely.
5-6 Adjusting the position of the
shoulder pad
Close using the fastener.
Close using the fastener.
The shoulder pad can be moved while the slide lever is held
down. Its position can be adjusted in 3 mm steps (up to max.
of 10 steps or 30 mm) in either the front or back direction.
5-8 Connecting the extension control
unit (AJ-EC3P)
While holding down the slide lever, move the shoulder pad
toward the front or back to the optimum shooting position.
By connecting the AJ-EC3P extension control unit (optional
accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote
control.
When the AJ-EC3P is connected and the POWER switches
on the unit and AJ-EC3P are set to ON, the unit is
automatically set to the remote control mode.
Slide lever
Dedicated cable
6
5
1
∫
ECU connector
AJ-EC3P
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<Notes>
5-9 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL
control knob
≥Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be
absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and
the AJ-EC3P to OFF.
≥If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the <SW MODE> screen is
set to OFF, the camera related settings among the
adjustments and settings performed using the AJ-EC3P will
be erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF. In
addition, it will not be possible to write this data to the setup
card.
It is however possible for the menu content settings to be
written on the setup card.
When the unit is connected once again to the AJ-EC3P, the
settings of the AJ-EC3P are restored.
When the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is to be operated
frequently, the accessory knob can be attached to make it
easier to operate the control.
FRONT AUDIO
LEVEL control
Knob (accessory)
Screw
(accessory)
Index
marks
5
Screw
5
≥When ON has been selected as the ECU DATA SAVE item
setting on the <SW MODE> screen, the adjustments and
settings performed using the AJ-EC3P will not be erased
even when the unit’s POWER switch is set to the OFF
position.
≥The unit’s USER switch does not function when the AJ-
EC3P is connected.
Remove the screw at the center of the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL
control, and secure the accessory knob to the control and unit
behind using the same screw (accessory). Make sure that the
index mark on the knob side is aligned with the index mark on
the control side.
≥When the AJ-EC3P is used to control the unit’s shutter, the
shutter speed settings on the unit’s menu are used rather
than the shutter speeds engraved on the AJ-EC3P. The
correspondence between the shutter speed indications on
the AJ-EC3P and the unit’s shutter speed settings are
shown in the table below.
AJ-EC3P shutter speed indication
Unit shutter speed setting
SYNCHRO SCAN
POSITION1
S.S
S.V
100 (60)
120
POSITION1
POSITION2
250
POSITION3
500
POSITION4
1000
2000
POSITION5
POSITION6
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6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit
6-1 Inspections prior to shooting
Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following
inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It
is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check
the images.
Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its
operations in this mode.
Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to
the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
1
6-1-1 Preparation for inspections
Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its
operations in this mode.
2
Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image
changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-
angle positions.
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
Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the
lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and
check that the auto aperture adjustment works.
3
4
5
≥If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it goes off.
≥If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY display have
lighted, replace the battery with one having an adequate
charge.
Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the
aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is
adjusted.
1
While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture
adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with
different brightness levels, and check that the auto
instantaneous aperture adjustment function works.
Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch
the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that:
6
7
≥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.
2
Check that there are no cables near the cassette holder
or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open
the cassette holder.
3
When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the
extender to the operating position, and check that it works
properly.
After checking the following points, insert the cassette
tape and close the cassette holder.
4
≥The cassette tape must not be set to the accidental
erasure prevention mode.
≥There must be no tape slack.
≥The tape must be free from condensation.
3, 4
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2. Automatic audio level adjustment function
6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit
inspection
Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel
inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker
inspection” one after the other.
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO.
1
2
3
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.
1. Tape travel inspection
Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack 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.
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that
the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
1
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and check that
the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.
2
3. Manual audio level adjustment function
inspection
Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
3
6
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.
1
Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.
4
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to MAN.
2
Press the unit’s VTR START button, and check that:
5
≥The tape reels rotate.
Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.
Check that when they are turned clockwise, the level
displays increase.
3
≥The figure shown on the counter display changes.
≥The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
≥The RF and SERVO displays do not appear in the
display window.
4. Earphone and speaker inspection
Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check that
6
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.
the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder
goes off.
1
Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the speaker
volume changes.
2
Use the lens VTR button to check the same operations as
in steps 5 and 6.
7
Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.
Check that the sound from the speaker is muted, and that
the microphone’s sound is heard in the earphones.
3
Press the RESET button, and check that “00:00:00:00”
appears on the counter display.
8
Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the display
window illuminates.
Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the earphone
volume changes.
9
4
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.
11
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5. Inspection using external microphones
6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function
Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and
CH2 jacks.
1
Simplified checks can be undertaken on the unit’s system at
such times when, for instance, a color video monitor is not
available.
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR.
Perform menu operations to open the <SYSTEM CHECK>
from the MAINTENANCE page. Check the camera output
level setting under the COLOR CHECK item.
2
3
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.
#
< SYSTEM CHECK >
COLOR CHECK :OFF
MIC : Internal power supply mic.
+48V: External power supply mic.
Point the microphones at the sound source, and 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.
4
Y: 0%
R: 0%
G: 0%
B: 0%
This inspection can also be performed for each channel
by connecting one of the microphones to each channel in
turn.
6. Inspections relating to the time code and user
bits
Set the user bits as required.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-1
Setting the user bits.”
1
Set the time code.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-3
Setting the time code.”
2
Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
3
Press the VTR START button.
Check that the figure on the counter display changes as
the tape travels.
4
Press the VTR START button again.
Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on the
counter display stops changing.
5
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.
Check that the figure on the counter display changes
irrespective of the tape travel.
6
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
7
Check that pressing the HOLD button advances the
display value through the sequence VTCG > DATE >
TIME > no display (time zone) > TCG.
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6-2-5 Replacing the backup battery
6-2 Maintenance
The backup battery is already installed when the unit is
shipped.
6-2-1 Condensation
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.
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.
Note the following points:
≥Remove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be started
in conditions where condensation may form.
Consult with your nearest service center, and replace the
spent battery with a new battery (CR2032).
≥Before loading the tape, set the power switch to ON, and
check that the HUMID display is not lighted in the display
window.
6
<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.
6-2-2 Head cleaning
Use the AJ-CL12MP 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.
6-2-3 Cleaning inside the viewfinder
Backup battery
≥Do not use thinners or any other solvent to remove dirt.
≥Use a lens cleaner available on the market to wipe the lens.
≥NEVER wipe the mirror.
If dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror, remove it
using an air blower at retail outlets.
CAUTION:
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
perform any servicing other than that contained in the
operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
6-2-4 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 it is
that it will occur.
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6-2-6 Connectors and signals
AUDIO IN
GND
AUDIO IN(H)
AUDIO IN(C)
DC IN
GND
NC
NC
+12V
AUDIO OUT
GND
L CH OUT (H)
L CH OUT (C)
R CH OUT (H)
R CH OUT (C)
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007
Maker part number
HA16PRM-3SG
(Hirose Denki)
Matsushita part number K1AA104H0024
Maker part number
HA16RX-4P(SW1)
(Hirose Denki)
Matsushita part number K1AA105H0007
Maker part number
HA16RD-5P
PUSH
(Hirose Denki)
4
3
2
2
1
1
5
4
3
1
2
3
<Note>
Ensure that the polarities are used
correctly for a power supply from an
external source.
GPS
ECU
1
2
3
4
5
6
GPS TXA
GPS RXA
GPS VBAT
START
GPS VCC
GPS GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
CAM CONT
CAM DATA
NC
ECU ON
UNREG 12V
GND
FRONT MIC IN
1
2
3
4
5
GND
L CH IN(H)
L CH IN(C)
R CH IN(H)
R CH IN(C)
Matsushita part number K1AB106J0010
Maker part number
HR10A-7R-6SC
(Hirose Denki)
Matsushita part number K1AB105B0002
Maker part number
Matsushita part number K1AB106J0010
NC5FBH
Maker part number
HR10A-7R-6SC
(Hirose Denki)
(NEUTRIK)
6
4
1
2
3
PUSH
6
4
1
2
3
5
5
<Note>
5
1
The unit’s VTR START/STOP signal is
2
4
assigned to pin 4.
3
DC OUT
GND
NC
NC
+12V OUT
1
2
3
4
Matsushita part number VJS3824A004
Maker part number
HR10A-7R-4SC
(Hirose Denki)
1
4
3
2
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6-3 Warning system
6-3-1 Warning description tables
When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the
WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.
<Note>
Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder. The
display accords with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time. However, WIRELESS RF may not
be displayed depending on the menu setting selected.
1. SLACK
4. REC WARNING
Indications on LCD screen “SLACK” appears and an error code flashes.
Indications on LCD screen The code 11 display lights.
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
Flashes four times a second.
Flashes four times a second.
“SLACK” appears and an error code lights up.
Sounds continuously.
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
Viewfinder
Alarm
Flashes four times a second (for at least 3
seconds during recording).
6
Flashes four times a second (for at least 3
seconds during recording).
Viewfinder
Alarm
REC WARNING display flashes (for at least 3
seconds during recording).
Warning description
Motor, solenoid or other mechanism-related
trouble, etc.
Sounds four times a second (for at least 3
seconds during recording).
VTR unit operation
Corrective action
Operation is stopped. Power is turned off if
solenoid trouble has been detected.
Warning description
VTR unit operation
Problem with the recording control signal.
Check “6-3-2 Error codes,” and consult your
nearest service center.
Recording continues but the signals may not be
recorded correctly while the warning remains
displayed.
Corrective action
Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.
2. BATTERY END
Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining battery
5. HUMID
charge starts flashing.
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
Lights.
Indications on LCD screen “HUMID” display lights if condensation is
detected.
Flashes once a second.
BATT LED lights.
“HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90
minutes after condensation detection is canceled.
Viewfinder
Alarm
Sounds continuously.
The battery charge is now depleted.
WARNING lamp
Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the
condensation detection after the condensation
formation was detected.
Warning description
VTR unit operation
All operations are stopped, and the tape is
unloaded. Only cassette tape eject is accepted.
Tally lamp
Viewfinder
Flashes 4 times per second for 90 minutes after
condensation detection is canceled.
Corrective action
Replace the battery.
“HUMID” display flashes from the time
condensation is detected until 90 minutes after
the condensation detection is released.
3. TAPE END
Alarm
Sounds continuously (4 times a second during
recording).
Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining tape
amount starts flashing.
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
Lights (during stop and standby OFF).
Warning description
VTR unit operation
Condensation has formed.
Flashes four times a second (during stop and
standby OFF).
The recording operation continues but if the tape
sticks, recording will stop.
For 80 minutes after the condensation detection is
released, the drum is rotated and no operations
are accepted.
=
Viewfinder
Alarm
“
END” flashes (during stop and standby OFF).
Sounds continuously (during stop and standby
OFF).
Corrective action
Stop the tape travel and turn off the power. If the
“HUMID” display fails to be cleared even when the
power is turned back on, wait until it clears.
Warning description
VTR unit operation
The tape has come to its end.
Operation is stopped during recording, playback
and fast forwarding.
Corrective action
Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.
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6. SERVO
9. BATTERY NEAR END
Indications on LCD screen “SERVO” display lights (during recording and
Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining battery
playback).
charge starts flashing.
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
Viewfinder
Alarm
Flashes four times a second (during recording
and playback).
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
Flashes once a second.
Flashes once a second.
Flashes four times a second (during recording
and playback).
Viewfinder
BATT LED starts flashing.
Alarm
Sounds four times a second.
The battery charge is nearly depleted.
Operation continues.
“SERVO” display lights (during recording and
playback).
Warning description
VTR unit operation
Corrective action
Sounds four times a second (during recording and
playback).
Replace the battery when it becomes necessary.
Warning description
VTR unit operation
The servo is disturbed.
Operation continues but the unit may not operate
correctly.
10. TAPE NEAR END
Corrective action
Turn off the power and consult your dealer. The
warning display may flash for a moment and then
disappear when tape transport commences: this
Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining tape
amount starts flashing.
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
Flashes once a second (during recording).
Flashes once a second (during recording).
is normal and not indicative of
malfunctioning.
a
failure or
Viewfinder
≥The remaining tape display starts flashing (in
the EE mode).
7. RF
=
≥“ ” flashes for 3 seconds one minute before
the tape reaches the end.
Indications on LCD screen “RF” display flashes (during standby and recording).
Alarm
Sounds once a second.
WARNING lamp
Tally lamp
Flashes four times a second (during recording).
Flashes four times a second (during recording).
“RF” display lights (during recording).
Warning description
The tape is close to its end (about 2 minutes
remain).
Viewfinder
VTR unit operation
Corrective action
Operation continues.
Alarm
Sounds four times a second (during recording).
Replace the cassette tape when it becomes
necessary.
Warning description
The video heads have become clogged. There is
a problem in the video system.
VTR unit operation
The cleaning rollers are activated to clean the
heads (for a maximum of 3 seconds).
Recording continues but the signals may not be
recorded correctly.
The indications on LCD screen are retained until
the REC/PAUSE status is established. They go
off as soon as the unit transfers from the
REC/PAUSE mode to another mode.
Corrective action
Clean the heads. If the signals cannot be
recorded correctly even after cleaning, consult
your nearest service center.
8. WIRELESS RF
Indications on LCD screen No indication
WARNING lamp
Flashes four times a second (during standby and
recording).
Tally lamp
Viewfinder
Flashes four times a second (during recording).
“WIRELESS RF” display lights for at least 3
seconds during recording.
Alarm
Sounds four times a second (for at least 3
seconds during standby and recording).
Warning description
VTR unit operation
Poor wireless signal reception.
Operation continues but the signals from the
wireless microphone cannot be received.
Corrective action
Check the microphone’s power supply and the
reception condition of the receiver.
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6-3-2 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
04
08
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
38
3F
6F
11
Pinch solenoid problem
Cleaning solenoid problem
Supply reel problem
Take-up reel problem
Capstan problem
Cylinder problem
Loading problem
Servo transmission problem
Camera transmission problem
Reference signal problem
Video initialization problem
6
6-3-3 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 eject screw. This enables the cassette to be removed.
Cassette holder
Set the power to OFF.
1
Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert
a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of
the emergency eject screw (red).
2
Emergency
eject screw
While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the emergency
eject 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.
2, 5
≥It also needs to be rotated through about 90 turns after
the first turn until the tape is ejected.
Push in and turn at
the same time.
Remove the cassette.
3
4
5
Return the rubber cap to its original position.
<Notes>
≥Do not turn the emergency eject screw except in an
emergency.
≥Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the
screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, the
mechanism may be damaged.
≥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 eject
screw is turned: this sound is made by the reel drive
operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.
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Chapter 7 Menu description tables
7-1 Menu configuration
MENU
USER MENU
SYSTEM SETTING
PAINT
REC FUNCTION
OUTPUT SEL
GENLOCK
MAIN MENU
ROP
MATRIX
OPTION MODE
OPTION MENU
COLOR CORRECTION
LOW SETTING
MID SETTING
HIGH SETTING
ADDITIONAL DTL
SKIN TONE DTL
KNEE/LEVEL
GAMMA
OPTION
DOWNCON SETTING
FLARE
CAMERA SETTING
VF
VF DISPLAY
VF MARKER
USER BOX
OPERATION
CAMERA ID
SHUTTER SPEED
SHUTTER SELECT
USER SW
VF INDICATOR1
VF INDICATOR2
MODE CHECK IND
!LED
SW MODE
WHITE BALANCE MODE
USER SW GAIN
IRIS
FILE
CARD READ/WRITE
CARD R/W SELECT
LENS FILE
How to open the menus
MAINTENANCE
SYSTEM CHECK
DIAGNOSTIC
USER MENU:
Press MENU button to display.
SCENE
LENS ADJ
INITIALIZE
BLACK SHADING
WHITE SHADING
MAIN MENU:
Hold down MENU button for 3
VTR MENU
VTR FUNCTION
BATTERY/TAPE
BATTERY SETTING1
BATTERY SETTING2
MIC/AUDIO 1
seconds or more to display.
OPTION MENU:
USER MENU SELECT
SYSTEM(USER)
PAINT(USER)
Press MENU button while
holding down LIGHT button to
display.
VF(USER)
OPERATION(USER)
FILE(USER)
MAINTENANCE(USER)
VTR(USER)
MIC/AUDIO 2
TC/UB
UMID SET/INFO
VTR DIAG
<Notes>
≥There is a total of 42 camera-related items on three pages (14 items per page) and 14 VTR-related items on one page
which can be set.
≥The items with the shading cannot be selected using <USER MENU SELECT>.
≥The items with the underlining can be selected only using <USER MENU SELECT> on condition that all the items
(equivalent to the number of items on one page) are selected together. Individual items cannot be selected.
How to interpret the menu lists
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
INTERVAL REC
MODE
ON
ONE SHOT
OFF
For setting the INTERVAL REC function.
ON (MEMORY):
Interval recording is -----
The following abbreviations indicate whether the menu changes are stored
(written) in the corresponding data or loaded (read) from the data.
The changes cannot be stored or loaded when “/” is indicated.
F
S: The changes can be stored or loaded as scene file data.
C: The changes can be stored or loaded using CARD READ/WRITE.
U: The changes can be stored or loaded as user data.
Refer to sections “7-6-4 SCENE” and “7-6-5 INITIALIZE.”
F: The changes can be stored or loaded as READ FACTORY DATA.
Refer to section “7-6-5 INITIALIZE.”
This column indicates the
variable range in which the
item can be set and the
choice of the settings which
can be selected for the item.
Described in this column are the
operations which can be expected to
result when the item’s settings are
selected.
E: The changes can be stored or loaded using ECU DATA SAVE.
Refer to section “5-9 Connecting the extension control unit (AJ-EC3P).”
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7-2-2 OUTPUT SEL
7-2 SYSTEM SETTING
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
7-2-1 REC FUNCTION
OUTPUT CHAR
TC
For setting the type of characters to be
superimposed onto the output signals of the
VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI
connector.
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
STATUS
MENU
ONLY
Remarks
INTERVAL REC
MODE
ON
ONE SHOT
OFF
For setting the INTERVAL REC function.
ON: Interval recording is possible in single-
frame units.
TC:
The time code is displayed. (The menu
appears when the menu is displayed.)
<Note>
The time code display position moves
vertically in accordance with the camera ID
position.
ONE SHOT:
Recording is performed only once for the
time set in the REC TIME item, after which
it stops.
OFF: Interval recording is not performed.
<Note>
STATUS:
All the same characters as the ones
superimposed on the viewfinder are
displayed. (The menu appears when the
menu is displayed.)
The OFF setting is restored when the power
is turned off.
F
REC TIME
00s01f
:
For setting the recording time (one cut).
The shortest time is one frame.
MENU ONLY:
Only appears when the menu is displayed.
Normally, nothing is displayed
59s29f
C U F
C U F
7
PAUSE TIME
00h00m00s01f For setting the recording pause time.
VF MODE
EE/PB
EE
EE/PB: The images are played back in the
:
The shortest time is one frame.
playback mode.
00h04m59s29f
:
23h59m59s29f
EE:
The camera images are displayed all
the time.
C U F
C U F
HD SDI P.SAVE
ON
OFF
For selecting whether to output the HD SDI
signal.
ON: The HD SDI circuit is set to the power
save mode, and the signal is not output
at any time.
TAKE TOTAL TIME NONE
For setting the time required for shooting.
:
Select
a
setting from NONE (shooting
5day
continues until it is stopped manually) to
5DAY (5 days).
C U F
OFF: The signal output accords with the
position (VTR, CAM or OFF) selected
by the OUTPUT SEL switch.
TOTAL REC TIME
AUDIO REC
00m00s01f
:
90m59s29f
For displaying the total recording time. The
setting for this time cannot be changed.
The total time yielded by adding the REC
C U F
OVER 100min TIME, PAUSE TIME and TOTAL TAKE TIME
NONE
HD SDI CHAR
ON
OFF
For selecting whether to superimpose
characters on the HD SDI connector signals
in accordance with the position selected by
the CHARACTER switch on the side panel.
ON: The characters are superimposed and
output.
is displayed.
OFF
ON
For setting whether or not to record the
sound.
C U F
START DELAY
0SEC
:
10SEC
For setting the time taken until recording is to
start after the REC START button is pressed
in the INTERVAL REC mode.
OFF: The characters are not superimposed.
C U F
HD SDI METADATA ON
OFF
For selecting whether to output the metadata
to the HD SDI signal.
ON: The metadata is output.
OFF: The metadata is not output.
C U F
PRE REC MODE
OFF
0SEC
:
For setting the PRE REC function.
C U F
OFF:
The PRE REC function is not
operable.
DOWNCON
P.SAVE
ON
OFF
For selecting whether to output the down-
converted signal.
ON: The down-converter is set to the power
save mode, and the signal is not output
at any time.
10SEC
0-10SEC: The duration for which pre-
recording can be performed after
the REC START button is pressed
is set here.
C U F
OFF: The signal output accords with the
position (VTR, CAM or OFF) selected
by the OUTPUT SEL switch.
C U F
RETAKE MODE
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to allow retake
operations (MODE CHECK switch + RET
switch).
<Note>
DOWNCON CHAR
ON
OFF
For selecting whether to superimpose
characters onto the down-converted signal in
accordance with the position selected by the
CHARACTER switch on the side panel.
ON: The characters are superimposed and
output.
The OFF setting is restored when the power
is turned off.
F
OFF: The characters are not superimposed.
C U F
DOWNCON SETUP 0%
7.5%
For setting the setup level of the down-
converted output signal.
C U F
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-2-3 GENLOCK
7-3 PAINT
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
7-3-1 ROP
GENLOCK
AUTO
For selecting the sync signal among the
camera signals.
AUTO:
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
If sync signals are supplied to the
GENLOCK IN connector, the camera unit
is synchronized with the reference signal
which has been input. If no sync signals
are supplied, it is synchronized with the
internal reference signal.
MASTER PED
–200
For setting the master pedestal level.
:
+018
:
+200
S
U F
E
MASTER DTL
–31
For setting the H detail/V detail level.
:
C U F E
+00
GL PHASE
HD SDI
DOWNCON
For selecting the output system that phase-
locks the signals supplied to the GENLOCK
IN connector.
:
+31
S C U F E
MASTER GAMMA
0.35
For setting the master gamma in 0.01 steps.
:
HD SDI:
0.45
The HD SDI output signal is locked to the
gen-lock input. The output phase of the TC
OUT connector’s time code is aligned with
the phase of the HD SDI output.
DOWNCON:
The DOWNCON output signal is locked to
the gen-lock input. The output phase of
the TC OUT connector’s time code is
aligned with the phase of the DOWNCON
output.
:
0.75
S
U F
E
E
E
KNEE POINT
70.0%
For setting the master knee position in 0.5%
steps.
:
93.0%
:
107.0%
S
U F
KNEE SLOPE
0
For setting the knee slope.
:
85
C U F E
:
99
S
U F
H PHASE COARSE –55
For making coarse adjustments to the
horizontal phase when setting up a system.
:
R GAIN
–200
For setting the R channel gain.
+00
:
:
+000
+55
:
+200
S C U F E
H PHASE FINE
–100
For making fine adjustments to the horizontal
phase when setting up a system.
<Note>
:
G GAIN
–200
For setting the G channel gain.
+000
:
:
+000
+100
This adjustment also affects the SC phase.
:
+200
S C U F E
<Note>
B GAIN
–200
For setting the B channel gain.
:
Perform the H PHASE COARSE and H PHASE FINE settings
again when the HD reference signal is switched over to the
SD reference signal as the signal supplied to the GENLOCK
IN connector.
+000
:
+200
S C U F E
R PEDESTAL
–100
For setting the R channel pedestal level.
For setting the G channel pedestal level.
For setting the B channel pedestal level.
:
+000
:
+100
S C U F E
7-2-4 OPTION MODE
G PEDESTAL
–100
:
+000
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
:
Remarks
+100
S C U F E
B PEDESTAL
–100
REC TALLY
RED
GREEN
CHAR
For selecting the method used to inform the
user that the unit is recording when a system
using an extender or other device is
configured and BOTH is selected as the 26-
PIN CONTROL menu item setting while the
system is used in the remote control mode.
:
+000
:
+100
S C U F E
RED:
The red tally lamp lights.
GREEN: The green tally lamp lights.
CHAR: The letters “REC” appear on the
viewfinder.
C U F E
P.OFF GPS DATA
HOLD
CLEAR
For selecting whether or not to hold the UMID
GPS position information while the power is
off and record the information as the data still
held as the previous value until another
measurement can be taken after the power is
next turned on.
HOLD: The data is held and recorded.
CLEAR: The data is cleared at the same time
as the power is turned off, and all
zeros (no information) are recorded
from the time the power is turned on
until the measurement is next taken.
C U F
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset
mode.
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7-3-2 MATRIX
7-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
A
B
For selecting the color correction table used
to perform the adjustments.
R (SAT/PHASE)
–63
For performing the red color correction
(saturation and hue).
$ MATRIX TABLE
:
+00
S C U F E
:
+63
S C U F E
MATRIX R-G
–31
For performing the R-G color adjustment.
For performing the R-B color adjustment.
For performing the G-R color adjustment.
For performing the G-B color adjustment.
For performing the B-R color adjustment.
For performing the B-G color adjustment.
:
R-Mg (SAT/PHASE) –63
For performing the color correction (saturation
and hue) between red and magenta.
+00
:
:
+00
+31
S C U F E
:
+63
S C U F E
MATRIX R-B
–31
:
Mg (SAT/PHASE)
–63
For performing the magenta color correction
(saturation and hue).
+00
:
:
+00
+31
S C U F E
:
+63
S C U F E
MATRIX G-R
–31
:
Mg-B (SAT/PHASE) –63
For performing the color correction (saturation
and hue) between magenta and blue.
+00
:
:
+00
+31
S C U F E
:
+63
S C U F E
MATRIX G-B
–31
:
B (SAT/PHASE)
–63
For performing the blue color correction
(saturation and hue).
+00
:
:
7
+00
+31
S C U F E
:
+63
S C U F E
MATRIX B-R
–31
:
B-Cy (SAT/PHASE) –63
For performing the color correction (saturation
and hue) between blue and cyan.
+00
:
:
+00
+31
S C U F E
:
+63
S C U F E
MATRIX B-G
–31
:
Cy (SAT/PHASE)
–63
For performing the cyan color correction
(saturation and hue).
+00
:
:
+00
+31
S C U F E
:
+63
S C U F E
OFF
A
B
For selecting the color correction table at
GAIN LOW.
$ L MATRIX TABLE
Cy-G (SAT/PHASE) –63
For performing the color correction (saturation
and hue) between cyan and green.
:
S C U F E
+00
:
OFF
A
For selecting the color correction table at
GAIN MID.
$ M MATRIX
TABLE
+63
S C U F E
B
S C U F E
G (SAT/PHASE)
–63
For performing the green color correction
(saturation and hue).
:
OFF
A
B
For selecting the color correction table at
GAIN HIGH.
$ H MATRIX
TABLE
+00
:
+63
S C U F E
S C U F E
G-Yl (SAT/PHASE)
–63
For performing the color correction (saturation
and hue) between green and yellow.
:
<Note>
+00
:
Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT
MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W
SELECT> screen.
Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT
MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.
+63
S C U F E
Yl (SAT/PHASE)
–63
For performing the yellow color correction
(saturation and hue).
:
+00
:
+63
S C U F E
For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”
Yl-R (SAT/PHASE)
–63
For performing the color correction (saturation
and hue) between yellow and red.
:
+00
:
+63
S C U F E
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-3-4 LOW SETTING
7-3-5 MID SETTING
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
–3dB
For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,
–3dB
For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,
$ MASTER GAIN
$ MASTER GAIN
:
:
12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB.
12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB.
0dB
6dB
:
:
30dB
30dB
S C U F E
S C U F E
H.DTL LEVEL
00
For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.
For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting.
For performing the DTL CORING setting.
For performing the H.DTL FREQ setting.
For performing the LEVEL DEPEND setting.
H.DTL LEVEL
00
For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.
For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting.
For performing the DTL CORING setting.
For performing the H.DTL FREQ setting.
For performing the LEVEL DEPEND setting.
:
:
28
20
:
:
63
63
S C U F E
S C U F E
V.DTL LEVEL
00
V.DTL LEVEL
00
:
:
14
12
:
:
31
31
S C U F E
S C U F E
DTL CORING
00
DTL CORING
00
:
:
02
03
:
:
15
15
S C U F E
S C U F E
H.DTL FREQ.
00
H.DTL FREQ.
00
:
:
25
25
:
:
31
0
31
0
S C U F E
S C U F E
LEVEL DEPEND.
LEVEL DEPEND.
1
1
:
:
5
5
S C U F E
S C U F E
MASTER GAMMA
0.35
For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01
steps.
MASTER GAMMA
0.35
For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01
steps.
:
:
0.45
0.45
:
:
0.75
0.75
S C U F E
S C U F E
BLACK STRECH
–3
For setting the gamma curve of the dark
areas.
BLACK STRECH
–3
For setting the gamma curve of the dark
areas.
:
:
OFF
OFF
:
:
+3
+3
S C U F E
S C U F E
OFF
A
For selecting the color correction table.
OFF
A
For selecting the color correction table.
$ MATRIX TABLE
$ MATRIX TABLE
B
B
S C U F E
S C U F E
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the color
correction.
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the color
correction.
$ COLOR
CORRECT
$ COLOR
CORRECT
S C U F E
S C U F E
<Note>
Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT
MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W
SELECT> screen.
Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT
MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.
For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-3-6 HIGH SETTING
7-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
–3dB
For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,
KNEE APE LVL
OFF
For performing the KNEE APE LEVEL setting.
$ MASTER GAIN
:
12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB.
1
12dB
:
2
:
30dB
S C U F E
5
S C U F E
H.DTL LEVEL
00
For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.
For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting.
For performing the DTL CORING setting.
For performing the H.DTL FREQ setting.
For performing the LEVEL DEPEND setting.
:
DTL GAIN(+)
–31
For changing the DTL “+” direction level.
:
10
:
+00
:
63
S C U F E
+31
S C U F E
V.DTL LEVEL
00
:
DTL GAIN(–)
–31
For changing the DTL “–” (down) direction
:
10
level.
:
+00
:
31
S C U F E
+31
S C U F E
DTL CORING
00
:
DTL CLIP
00
For changing the level at which the maximum
value of the DTL signal is clipped.
:
08
:
63
S C U F E
15
S C U F E
DTL SOURCE
(R+G)/2
(G+B)/2
2G+R+B /4
(3G+R)/4
R
For setting the signal source of the DTL signal
components.
H.DTL FREQ.
00
:
7
25
:
31
S C U F E
G
S C U F E
LEVEL DEPEND.
0
:
3
:
5
S C U F E
MASTER GAMMA
0.35
For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01
steps.
:
0.55
:
0.75
S C U F E
BLACK STRECH
–3
For setting the gamma curve of the dark
areas.
:
OFF
:
+3
S C U F E
OFF
A
For selecting the color correction table.
$ MATRIX TABLE
B
S C U F E
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the color
correction.
$ COLOR
CORRECT
S C U F E
<Note>
Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT
MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W
SELECT> screen.
Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT
MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.
For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL
7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the skin tone
DTL.
MASTER PED
–200
For performing the MASTER PEDESTAL
setting.
$ SKIN TONE DTL
:
S C U F E
+018
:
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for ZEBRA in the
SKIN TONE range.
$ SKIN TONE
ZEBRA
+200
S C U F E
ON
OFF
For setting the mode which is to be established
when the AUTO KNEE switch is at OFF. The
KNEE POINT/SLOPE setting value is active
when ON is selected.
$ MANUAL KNEE
S C U F E
SKIN DTL CORING
0
For setting the SKIN TONE DTL coring effect.
<Note>
:
S C U F E
5
:
ZEBRA signals are superimposed only when
menu operations have been performed to
open the <SKIN TONE DTL> page and ON
has been selected as the SKIN TONE ZEBRA
item setting. Exercise care during operation
since these signals will be superimposed onto
not only the viewfinder but the main line
system as well.
KNEE POINT
70.0%
For setting the KNEE POINT position in 0.5%
steps.
7
:
93.0%
:
107.0%
S C U F E
KNEE SLOPE
00
For performing the KNEE width setting.
Same as KNEE OFF when set to 0.
<Note>
The range of values that can be selected
using the AJ-EC3P is 00 to 98.
:
85
:
S C U F E
99 (98)
Y MAX
000
For setting the maximum luminance signal
value for applying the SKIN TONE effect.
:
S C U F E
190
:
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the WHITE CLIP
function. The WHITE CLIP LVL setting value
is active when ON is selected.
$ WHITE CLIP
255
S C U F E
Y MIN
000
For setting the minimum luminance signal
value for applying the SKIN TONE effect.
S C U F E
:
WHITE CLIP LVL
90%
For performing the WHITE CLIP LEVEL
setting.
010
:
:
S C U F E
109%
255
S C U F E
A.KNEE POINT
80%
For setting the AUTO KNEE POINT position
in 0.5% steps. This item is active when the
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch is set
to CAM.AUTO KNEE ON.
I CENTER
000
For setting the center position on the I axis
(setting the area to which the SKIN TONE
effect is to be applied).
:
:
93%
035
:
:
107%
S C U F E
255
S C U F E
A.KNEE LVL
100
For performing the AUTO KNEE level setting.
I WIDTH
000
For setting the width of the area to which the
SKIN TONE effect is to be applied on the I
axis centered on the I CENTER.
:
:
107
055
:
:
109
S C U F E
255
S C U F E
A.KNEE
RESPONSE
1
For setting the AUTO KNEE response speed.
Q WIDTH
000
For setting the width of the area to which the
SKIN TONE effect is to be applied on the Q
axis centered on the I CENTER.
:
:
4
010
:
S C U F E
255
S C U F E
Q PHASE
–31
For setting the phase of the area to which the
SKIN TONE effect is to be applied as
referenced to the Q axis.
:
<Note>
+00
:
Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT
MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W
SELECT> screen.
Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT
MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.
+31
S C U F E
Y
R-Y
Q-WIDTH
For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”
I-WIDTH
Y-MAX
+ direction
I-CENTER
Q-PHASE
– direction
B-Y
Y-MIN
0
=SKIN TONE AREA
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-3-10 GAMMA
7-3-12 $ CAMERA SETTINGS
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
MASTER GAMMA
0.35
For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01
steps.
DETAIL
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for DTL (H, V).
:
S C U F E
HIGH COLOR
0.45
:
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the mode in
which the dynamic range of the colors is
expanded.
0.75
S
U F
E
R GAMMA
–15
For setting the R channel GAMMA.
For setting the B channel GAMMA.
For selecting the GAMMA.
S C U F E
GAMMA
:
+00
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the gamma
circuit.
:
S C U F E
TEST SAW
+15
S C U F E
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the test signals.
B GAMMA
–15
:
S C U F E
FLARE
+00
:
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the flare
compensation.
+15
S C U F E
S C U F E
H-F COMPE.
GAMMA MODE
SEL
STD
FILM LIKE1
FILM LIKE2
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the mode in
which the wide-band DTL is increased.
STD:
The standard video gamma
characteristics are selected.
S C U F E
FILM LIKE1: The cinema gamma characteristics
for video applications are selected.
At the factory, this setting is set in
scene file 4.
FILM LIKE2: The cinema gamma characteristics
for video applications are selected.
In this setting gradations in highlit
areas can be expressed better
than when FILM LIKE1 is selected.
<Note>
<Note>
7
All items in CAMERA SETTING are setting targets of the item
PAINT MENU SW($) R/W in the “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT”
screen.
Some of the KNEE SLOPE setting values in
the “7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL” menu have no effect
if film-like characteristics are selected for the
GAMMA MODE SEL item.
S C U F E
7-3-11 FLARE
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
R FLARE
000
For performing the R FLARE setting.
:
100
S C U F E
G FLARE
000
For performing the G FLARE setting.
For performing the B FLARE setting.
:
100
S C U F E
B FLARE
000
:
100
S C U F E
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-4-2 VF MARKER
7-4 VF
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS
TABLE
A
B
For selecting the VF MARKER setting table.
This item is used to set the current values of
table A or B which have been selected using
the menu items listed below.
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
C U F E
DISP CONDITION
NORMAL
HOLD
NORMAL: The statuses are displayed at all
times.
CENTER MARK
OFF
For selecting the center marker.
OFF: The center marker is not displayed.
HOLD:
The statuses are displayed only
when the MODE CHECK switch is
pressed.
1
2
3
4
1:
2:
3:
4:
+ (large)
Center blank (large)
+ (small)
C U F E
DISP MODE
1
2
3
For performing the DISP MODE setting. This
item is used to select the camera’s warning or
message displays. For details, refer to “4-7-4
Display modes and setting changes/
adjustment result messages.”
Center blank (small)
C U F E
SAFETY ZONE
OFF
1
2
For selecting the type of safety zone frame.
OFF: The safety zone frame is not displayed.
1:
2:
Box
Corner frames
C U F E
C U F E
DS.GAIN DISP
GAIN
FRM RATE
For selecting whether to display the DS.GAIN
value as a frame rate value (P) or gain value
(↑).
SAFETY AREA
80%
For setting the position of the safety zone.
:
90%
GAIN:
The DS.GAIN value is displayed
:
as a gain value (↑).
FRM RATE: The DS.GAIN value is displayed
100%
C U F E
FRAME SIG
4:3
For setting the frame marker.
The VISTA setting is 16:8.65.
as a frame rate value (P).
C U F E
13:9
14:9
VISTA
VF OUT
Y
For selecting the VF output.
Luminance signal
NAM: The signal with the highest level among
NAM
R
G
Y:
C U F E
FRAME MARK
C U F E
FRAME LVL
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the frame
marker.
the R, G and B signals is output.
B
R:
G:
B:
R channel signal
G channel signal
B channel signal
00
For setting the level of the frame marker.
0: Equivalent to signal OFF
:
C U F E
15
15: Same brightness as center area
However, this setting has no effect if
FRAME SIG is set to VISTA.
VF DTL
0
For performing the VF DTL selection. This
item is used to further emphasize the DTL of
the VF signals. If 0 is set, the DTL will be the
same as that of the main line signals.
:
3
C U F E
:
5
C U F E
ZEBRA1 DETECT
0%
For setting the ZEBRA1 detection level (IRE
level).
:
Zebra pattern display
70%
:
ZEBRA 2
Video level
109%
C U F E
ON
OFF
SPOT
109%
ZEBRA2 DETECT
0%
For setting the ZEBRA2 detection level (IRE
level).
:
85%
:
109%
C U F E
ZEBRA2
ON
SPOT
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for ZEBRA2 or
selecting SPOT.
C U F E
LOW LIGHT LVL
OFF
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
For setting how much lower the camera’s
input light quantity should be in order for
“LOW LIGHT” to be displayed.
ZEBRA 2
DETECT
ZEBRA 1
DETECT
C U F E
ECU MENU DISP.
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for displaying the
MENU on the viewfinder when the ECU is
connected.
C U F E
0%
MARKER/
CHAR LVL
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
For setting the brightness of the markers and
characters displayed in the viewfinder.
C U F E
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-4-3 USER BOX
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
ID POSITION
UPPER R
UPPER L
LOWER R
LOWER L
For setting the location where the camera ID
is to be recorded.
UPPER R: Top right
UPPER L: Top left
LOWER R: Bottom right
LOWER L: Bottom left
USER BOX
ON
OFF
For setting whether or not to display the user
box.
C U F E
USER BOX WIDTH 001
For setting the horizontal width of the user
box.
:
013
:
C U F E
100
C U F E
DATE/TIME
ON
OFF
For specifying whether or not the date and
time are mixed simultaneously when the
CAMERA ID is recorded.
USER BOX
HEIGHT
001
For setting the vertical height of the user box.
:
C U F E
ZOOM LVL
013
:
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the zoom
position display.
121
C U F E
C U F E
COLOR TEMP
C U F E
USER BOX H POS
–50
For setting the horizontal position of the user
box center.
:
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the color
temperature display.
+00
:
+50
C U F E
USER BOX V POS
–50
For setting the vertical position of the user box
center.
:
+00
:
7-4-5 VF INDICATOR2
7
+50
C U F E
Item/
Variable
range
Remarks
Data storage
TAPE
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the remaining
tape amount display.
7-4-4 VF INDICATOR1
C U F E
BATTERY
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the battery
voltage display.
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
C U F E
AUDIO LVL
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the audio level
meter display.
EXTENDER
C U F E
SHUTTER
C U F E
FILTER
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the extender
display.
C U F E
TC
TCG
TCR
TCG/TCR
OFF
For selecting the time code which is to be
displayed.
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the shutter speed
display.
TCG:
The time code generator value is
displayed in the E-E mode.
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the filter No.
display.
TCR:
The time code reader value is
displayed in the V-V mode.
C U F E
WHITE
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the AWB
PRE/A/B display.
TCG/TCR: The time code generator value is
displayed in the E-E mode, and the
time code reader value is displayed
in the V-V mode.
C U F E
GAIN
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the currently
selected gain, S.GAIN and DS.GAIN display.
C U F E
IRIS
OFF:
The time code is not displayed at
any time.
OFF
IRIS
S+IRIS
S
OFF: Neither the super iris ON status nor
the aperture value is displayed.
IRIS: Only the aperture value is displayed.
S+IRIS:Both the super iris ON status and
aperture value are displayed.
C U F E
VTR WARNING
ALWAYS
NORMAL
OFF
For selecting how VTR warnings are
displayed.
ALWAYS: It is displayed every time a warning
has occurred.
S:
The super iris ON status is displayed.
NORMAL: It is displayed for 3 seconds when a
warning has occurred and also for 3
seconds after recording has started
and after recording has finished.
(The display or non-display of the aperture
value and that of the iris override are linked.)
C U F E
CAMERA ID
BAR
CAM
ALWAYS
OFF
For setting the ID configuration during
recording.
OFF:
It is not displayed at any time.
C U F E
BAR:
The ID is recorded when color bar
signals are provided.
SAVE LED
SAVE&
TAPE
SAVE
For setting the operation of the SAVE lamp.
SAVE&TAPE:
CAM: The ID is recorded when the camera
images are provided.
ALWAYS: The ID is recorded at all times.
The lamp lights up when the VTR
SAVE/STBY switch has been set to the
SAVE position. It is off during recording.
As the tape is approaching the end, it
starts flashing in tandem with the warning
alarm.
OFF:
The ID is not recorded at any time.
<Note>
If ON is selected as the ID MIX INH menu
item setting on the “7-9-1 OPTION” screen, it
is not possible to record the camera ID when
the images of the camera are to be recorded
even if CAM or ALWAYS is selected as this
menu item’s setting.
SAVE: The lamp lights up when the VTR
SAVE/STBY switch has been set to
the SAVE position. It is off during
recording.
C U F E
C U F E
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-4-6 MODE CHECK IND
7-5 OPERATION
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
7-5-1 CAMERA ID
Remarks
STATUS
ON
OFF
For setting whether or not to display the status
when the MODE CHECK switch is used.
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
CAMERA ID setting 1
C U F E
!LED
ON
OFF
For setting whether or not to display the
cause display screen if the !LED has lighted
when the MODE CHECK switch is used.
ID1:
**********
**********
**********
C U F
C U F
C U F
C U F E
ID2:
ID3:
CAMERA ID setting 2
CAMERA ID setting 3
FUNCTION
ON
OFF
For setting whether or not to display the
function display screen when the MODE
CHECK switch is used.
AUDIO
ON
OFF
For setting whether or not to display the audio
display screen when the MODE CHECK
switch is used.
C U F E
<Note>
P.ON IND
ON
OFF
For setting whether or not to display the
status display screen after the power has
been turned on.
If READ FACTORY DATA is selected, this setting will be
cleared.
C U F E
7-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED
7-4-7 !LED
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
SYNCHRO SCAN
C U F E
POSITION1
ON
OFF
For selecting SYNCHRO SCAN as the shutter
speed to be used.
GAIN(0dB)
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when the gain is other than 0 dB.
C U F E
GAIN (–3dB)
C U F E
DS.GAIN
ON
OFF
For selecting POSITION1 as the shutter
speed to be used.
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when the gain is other than –3 dB.
C U F E
POSITION2
ON
OFF
For selecting POSITION2 as the shutter
speed to be used.
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when the DS.GAIN (cumulative gain)
has been entered.
C U F E
POSITION3
C U F E
SHUTTER
ON
OFF
For selecting POSITION3 as the shutter
speed to be used.
C U F E
POSITION4
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when the shutter is ON.
C U F E
WHITE PRESET
C U F E
EXTENDER
ON
OFF
For selecting POSITION4 as the shutter
speed to be used.
C U F E
POSITION5
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when the AWB CH is set to PRESET.
ON
OFF
For selecting POSITION5 as the shutter
speed to be used.
C U F E
POSITION6
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when the lens is in the extender mode.
C U F E
BLACK STR
ON
OFF
For selecting POSITION6 as the shutter
speed to be used.
C U F E
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when BLACK STRETCH is being used.
C U F E
MATRIX
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when MATRIX is ON.
C U F E
COLOR
CORRECTION
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when COLOR CORRECTION is ON.
C U F E
FILTER
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when the filter combination is other
than 3200K and CLEAR.
C U F E
ATW
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on when ATW is ON.
C U F E
D.ZOOM
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the display is to
come on during digital zoom operations.
C U F E
<Note>
When “ON” has been selected for both the GAIN (0 dB) and
GAIN (–3 dB) settings, the GAIN lamp will light when the gain
is neither 0 dB nor –3 dB.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT
7-5-4 USER SW
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
POSITION1 SEL
1/100
For selecting the shutter speed.
USER MAIN SW
INH
For allocating the USER MAIN switch
function.
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
S.GAIN
DS.GAIN
LINE MIX
S.IRIS
I.OVR
S.BLK
C U F E
POSITION2 SEL
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
For selecting the shutter speed.
For selecting the shutter speed.
For selecting the shutter speed.
For selecting the shutter speed.
For selecting the shutter speed.
B.STR
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
REC SW
Y GET
RET SW
ATW
C U F E
POSITION3 SEL
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
D.ZOOM
C U F E
USER1 SW
INH
For allocating the USER1 switch function.
S.GAIN
DS.GAIN
LINE MIX
S.IRIS
I.OVR
S.BLK
C U F E
7
POSITION4 SEL
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
B.STR
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
REC SW
Y GET
RET SW
ATW
C U F E
POSITION5 SEL
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
D.ZOOM
C U F E
USER2 SW
INH
For allocating the USER2 switch function.
C U F E
S.GAIN
DS.GAIN
LINE MIX
S.IRIS
I.OVR
S.BLK
POSITION6 SEL
1/100
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
C U F E
B.STR
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
REC SW
Y GET
RET SW
ATW
D.ZOOM
C U F E
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-5-5 SW MODE
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
RET SW
REC CHECK
D.ZOOM
For selecting the RET switch function.
REC CHECK:The REC CHECK operation is
performed.
D.ZOOM: Digital zoom operations are
performed.
D.ZOOM SEL
ZOOM
FOCUS
For selecting how digital zooming is to be
executed.
ZOOM:
Digital zooming is performed at all
times.
FOCUS: Digital zooming is performed for
about seconds as the focus
assist function. However, if
C U F E
5
S.BLK LVL
OFF
–10
–20
–30
For setting the super black level.
recording is initiated at any time
during the 5 seconds, the D.ZOOM
function will be forcibly released.
C U F E
AUTO KNEE SW
C U F E
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not the AUTO KNEE
switch is to be used.
<Note>
The focus assist function works as D.ZOOM
a2. D.ZOOM a3 or a4 will not work even if it
has been selected.
SHD,ABB SW CTL
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not digital dark
shading is to be activated by pressing the
ABS switch for a prolonged time (at least 8
seconds).
C U F E
D.ZOOM a2
ON
OFF
For selecting whether to enable the a2
selection when D.ZOOM has been allocated
to a USER button.
ON: The a2 selection is enabled.
OFF: The a2 selection is disabled.
C U F E
COLOR BARS
SMPTE
FULL BARS
SPLIT
For selecting the color bars to be used.
SMPTE:
SMPTE color bars
C U F E
FULL BARS: Full color bars
ARIB
SPLIT:
ARIB:
SPLIT color bars
ARIB multi-format color bars
D.ZOOM a3
ON
OFF
For selecting whether to enable the a3
selection when D.ZOOM has been allocated
to a USER button.
ON: The a3 selection is enabled.
OFF: The a3 selection is disabled.
C U F E
S.GAIN OFF
L/M/H
S.GAIN
For selecting the method used to release the
super gain mode.
L/M/H: The mode is released by making a
change in the L/M/H switch position.
S.GAIN: The mode is released using only
the S.GAIN switch (USER switch).
C U F E
D.ZOOM a4
ON
OFF
For selecting whether to enable the a4
selection when D.ZOOM has been allocated
to a USER button.
C U F E
ON: The a4 selection is enabled.
OFF: The a4 selection is disabled.
DS.GAIN OFF
L/M/H
DS.GAIN
For selecting the method used to release the
digital super gain mode (cumulative gain).
C U F E
L/M/H:
The mode is released by making a
change in the L/M/H switch position.
ECU DATA SAVE
ON
OFF
ON: The settings controlled by the ECU are
stored in the memory when the ECU is
disconnected from the camera
recorder.
DS.GAIN: The mode is released using only the
DS.GAIN switch (USER switch).
C U F E
OFF: No camera related settings are stored
in memory.
C U F E
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE
7-5-7 USER SW GAIN
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
FILTER INH
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to keep the AWB
memory (Ach, Bch) data for each filter.
ON: The data is kept in the two Ach and Bch
memories for each filter used.
S.GAIN
30 dB
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting of 30 dB for SUPER GAIN.
2 : The 30 dB setting is enabled.
2
O
O : The 30 dB setting is disabled.
C U F E
OFF: The data is kept for each filter.
C U F E
36 dB
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting of 36 dB for SUPER GAIN.
2 : The 36 dB setting is enabled.
2
O
SHOCKLESS AWB OFF
FAST
For selecting whether to set SHOCKLESS
AWB to ON (FAST/NORMAL/SLOW1-3) or
OFF.
O : The 36 dB setting is disabled.
NORMAL
C U F E
SLOW1
SLOW2
SLOW3
The SHOCKLESS AWB function will work
only when MEM has been selected at the
AWB A item and AWB B item settings for the
A and B positions of the WHITE BAL switch,
and it ensures that no shocks will result when
the WHITE BAL switch is switched between
the PRST, A and B settings.
42 dB
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting of 42 dB for SUPER GAIN.
2 : The 42 dB setting is enabled.
2
O
O : The 42 dB setting is disabled.
C U F E
48 dB
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting of 48 dB for SUPER GAIN.
2 : The 48 dB setting is enabled.
2
O
In addition, the switching time can be
selected.
O : The 48 dB setting is disabled.
C U F E
C U F E
DS.GAIN
6 dB: (30P)
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting increase of 6 dB (30P) for DS.GAIN.
2 : The 6 dB setting increase is enabled.
O : The 6 dB setting increase is disabled.
2
O
AWB AREA
25%
50%
90%
For selecting the AWB detection area.
25%: An area near the screen center
equivalent to 25% of the screen is
detected.
7
C U F E
50%: An area near the screen center
equivalent to 50% of the screen is
detected.
90%: An area equivalent to 90% of the
screen is detected.
DS.GAIN
10 dB: (20P)
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting increase of 10 dB (20P) for DS.GAIN.
2 : The 10 dB setting increase is enabled.
O : The 10 dB setting increase is disabled.
2
O
C U F E
C U F E
12 dB: (15P)
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting increase of 12 dB (15P) for DS.GAIN.
2 : The 12 dB setting increase is enabled.
O : The 12 dB setting increase is disabled.
2
O
AWB & ABB
OFFSET
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to reset the GAIN
and PED values on the ROP menu when
AWB or ABB is executed.
ON: The values are not reset.
OFF: The values are reset.
C U F E
15 dB: (10P)
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting increase of 15 dB (10P) for DS.GAIN.
2 : The 15 dB setting increase is enabled.
O : The 15 dB setting increase is disabled.
2
O
C U F E
COLOR TEMP PRE 3200K
For selecting the AWB PRE color
temperature.
:
C U F E
5600K
C U F E
20 dB: (6P)
For selecting whether or not to enable a
setting increase of 20 dB (6P) for DS.GAIN.
2 : The 20 dB setting increase is enabled.
O : The 20 dB setting increase is disabled.
2
O
AWB A
MEM
VAR
For selecting the allocation of the WHITE BAL
switch position and Ach.
MEM: The switch position and Ach are
allocated as memory values when
AWB is executed.
C U F E
VAR: The color temperature of A can be set
to vary using the COLOR TEMP A
menu item.
C U F E
COLOR TEMP A
3200K
For setting the color temperature when AWB
A has been set to VAR.
:
5600K
C U F E
AWB B
MEM
ATW
VAR
For selecting the allocation of the WHITE BAL
switch position and Bch.
MEM: The switch position and Bch are
allocated as memory values when
AWB is executed.
ATW: The position and Bch are allocated as
ATW start switch functions.
VAR: The color temperature of B can be set
to vary using the COLOR TEMP B
menu item.
C U F E
COLOR TEMP B
3200K
For setting the color temperature when AWB
B has been set to VAR.
:
5600K
C U F E
ATW SPEED
NORMAL
SLOW
For selecting the ATW control speed.
FAST
C U F E
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-5-8 IRIS
7-6 FILE
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITE
A.IRIS LEVEL
000
For setting the AUTO IRIS target value.
:
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
050
:
100
C U F E
R.SELECT
1
For selecting the number of the file whose
data is to be read.
:
A.IRIS PEAK/AVE
000
For determining the ratio of the peak to the
AUTO IRIS reference.
8
:
F
050
READ
For reading the data on the setup card.
:
The higher the ratio, the greater the response
to the peak inside the iris detection window;
the lower the ratio, the greater the response
to the average value inside the iris detection
window.
100
W.SELECT
1
For selecting the number of the file in which
the data is to be written.
:
8
F
C U F E
WRITE
For writing the camera data onto the setup
card.
A.IRIS MODE
NORM1
NORM2
CENTR
For selecting the auto iris detection window.
NORM1: Window from the screen center
NORM2: Window from the bottom of the
screen
CENTR: Window in the shape of a spot at
the screen center
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
TITLE1 - 8:
For formatting the setup card.
For reading the titles given to the data on the
setup card.
C U F E
S.IRIS LEVEL
000
For setting the SUPER IRIS target value.
:
For setting a title consisting of not more than
8 characters.
080
:
100
C U F E
IRIS GAIN
CAM
LENS
For selecting the IRIS GAIN adjustment.
<Note>
7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT
With lenses equipped with an extender
function (a2, a0.8 etc.) sold before the DIGI
POWER type manufactured by FUJINON, iris
corrective control is performed with the
extender function on at the LENS setting. As
such, this unit’s iris control will not function
correctly when CAM has been selected as the
setting for this item.
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
ID READ/WRITE
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to handle the
CAMERA ID during CARD READ/WRITE
data operations.
C U F E
F
IRIS GAIN VALUE
01
For setting the IRIS GAIN adjustment value.
The setting takes effect when IRIS GAIN has
been set to CAM.
USER MENU
SELECT R/W
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to handle the
FILE MENU settings during CARD READ/
WRITE data operations.
:
10
:
F
20
C U F E
SYSTEM MENU
R/W
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to handle the
SYSTEM SETTING items during CARD
READ/WRITE data operations.
F
PAINT MENU
LEVEL R/W
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to handle the
PAINT MENU adjustment values during
CARD READ/WRITE data operations.
F
PAINT MENU
SW(∫) R/W
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to handle the
PAINT MENU settings during CARD READ/
WRITE data operations.
F
VF MENU R/W
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to handle the VF
MENU settings during CARD READ/WRITE
data operations.
F
OPERATION MENU ON
For selecting whether or not to handle the
OPERATION MENU settings during CARD
READ/WRITE data operations.
R/W
OFF
F
MAINTE MENU
R/W
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to handle the
MAINTENANCE MENU settings during CARD
READ/WRITE data operations.
F
VTR MENU R/W
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to handle the
VTR MENU settings during CARD READ/
WRITE data operations.
F
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-6-3 LENS FILE
7-7 MAINTENANCE
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
7-7-1 SYSTEM CHECK
FILE NO.
1
For selecting the number of the lens file.
:
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
8
READ
WRITE
For reading the data from the lens file.
For writing the data in the lens file.
COLOR CHECK
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for checking whether
or not the camera recorder is functioning
correctly.
The Y and RGB values at the center are
displayed in the viewfinder, and whether the
signals of each system are being processed
correctly from the optical system to the digital
system is indicated.
TITLE 1-8
************
For setting a title consisting of not more than
12 characters.
7-6-4 SCENE
7-7-2 DIAGNOSTIC
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL
For reading the data from the memory’s user
area.
7
CAMSOFT (IN)
For displaying the version of the software
used for the flash memory incorporated in the
microcomputer.
1
For selecting the scene file.
:
4
CAMSOFT (OUT)
CAM TABLE
FONT ROM
For displaying the version of the software used
for the externally connected flash memory.
READ
WRITE
For reading the data from the scene file.
For writing the data in the scene file.
For displaying the version of the tables.
For displaying the version of the font used for
the characters.
RESET
For returning the SCENE FILE values to the
initial values.
FPGA (CHARX)
FPGA (MEM)
FPGA (TG)
For displaying the version of the program
software used for the characters.
TITLE 1-4
**********
For creating a title for a scene file.
For displaying the version of the program
software used for the memory.
For displaying the version of the program
software used for the CCD drive.
7-6-5 INITIALIZE
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
7-7-3 LENS ADJ
READ FACTORY
DATA
For resetting all MENU (USER MENU, MAIN
MENU, OPTION MENU) values to factory
settings.
Item/
Variable
range
Remarks
Data storage
WRITE USER
DATA
For saving the user-specific menu data in the
camera memory.
F2.8 ADJ
F16 ADJ
ON
OFF
The iris is set to f/2.8 only when ON is set for
this item.
ON
OFF
The iris is set to f/16 only when ON is set for
this item.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-7-4 BLACK SHADING
7-8-2 BATTERY/TAPE
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
CORRECT
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the digital black
shading compensation.
BATTERY SELECT AJ-BP490
AU-BP402
HP-30A
For selecting the type of battery to be used.
The remaining charge is detected in
accordance with the battery which has been
selected.
The variable range is changed by the item
settings selected on the “7-8-3 BATTERY
C U F E
PRO14
DETECTION
(DIG)
—
For executing the digital black shading
compensation.
TRIM14
HYTRON50
HYTRON100
DIGITAL14
DIGITAL13
DIONIC
SETTING1”
SETTING2” menus.
Note that the initial value for TYPE
and
“7-8-4
BATTERY
A
BP-H120
7-7-5 WHITE SHADING
corresponds to the PROFORMER and for
initial value for TYPE B to the HYTRON100,
both of which are manufactured by Anton
Bauer.
NP-L50
NP-L50D
ENDURA50
ENDURA80
ENDURA-D
BP-L60/90
NP-1B
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
CORRECT
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the white shading
compensation.
TYPE A
C U F E
TYPE B
C U F
DETECTION
(V SAW)
–
For
executing
the
white
shading
EXT DC IN
SELECT
AC_ADPT
AJ-BP490
AU-BP402
HP-30A
The variable range is changed by the item
settings selected on the “7-8-3 BATTERY
compensation.
SETTING1”
and
“7-8-4
BATTERY
SETTING2” menus.
PRO14
TRIM14
HYTRON50
HYTRON100
DIGITAL14
DIGITAL13
DIONIC
BP-H120
NP-L50
ENDURA80
ENDURA-D
BP-L60/90
NP-L50D
ENDURA50
NP-1B
7-8 VTR MENU
7-8-1 VTR FUNCTION
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
HUMID OPE
ON
For selecting whether or not to continue
operation when HUMID alarm state has
occurred.
ON: Operation continues until tape slack is
detected even when the HUMID alarm
state has occurred during operation.
OFF: Operation is stopped as soon as the
HUMID alarm state occurs.
OFF
TYPE A
TYPE B
C U F
BATT NEAR END
ALARM
ON
OFF
For setting whether or not to output the
warning tone when the battery charge is
nearly depleted.
C U F
If the HUMID alarm state occurs during
recording, the recording operation will
continue unless tape slack is detected
regardless of whether ON or OFF has been
selected as this item's setting.
BATT NEAR END
CANCEL
ON
OFF
When this item is set to ON, the warning tone
and the warning display which are being
output can be canceled by pressing the
MODE switch when the battery charge is
nearly depleted.
C U F
REC START
C U F
C U F
ALL
NORMAL
For selecting how recording start is to be
accepted.
BATT END ALARM ON
For setting whether or not to output the warning
tone when the battery charge is depleted.
OFF
C U F
PAUSE TIMER
10min
20min
30min
60min
For selecting the time during which REC/
PAUSE is to continue.
BATT REMAIN
FULL
100%
70%
For setting when the remaining charge display
bar on the LCD is to be displayed when a
digital battery is used.
70%: A full charge is indicated with a 70% display
100%:A full charge is indicated with a 100% display.
C U F
ECU REC CHK SW R.REVIEW
RETAKE
For setting the unit’s operation to be
performed using the REC check button on the
ECU.
R.REVIEW: The rec-review operation is
performed.
C U F
TAPE NEAR END
ALARM
ON
OFF
For setting whether or not to output the warning
tone when the tape is nearly at its end.
C U F
RETAKE: The
retake
operation
is
TAPE NEAR END
TIME
3min
2min
For setting the remaining tape time at which
to sound the warning that the tape has only
the designated amount of time (2min. or
3min.) remaining.
performed, after which playback
is initiated automatically.
C U F
C U F
TAPE END ALARM ON
For setting whether or not to output the
warning tone when the tape reaches the end.
OFF
C U F
TAPE REMAIN/∫
5min/∫
3min/∫
For setting the time of each segment (∫) that
makes up the remaining time display bar on
the LCD.
5min: Each segment denotes a remaining
time of 5 minutes.
3min: Each segment denotes a remaining
time of 3 minutes.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset
mode.
C U F
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7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
AU-BP490
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
TRIM14
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
/ : The selection is disabled.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
:
:
11.7
13.6
:
:
15.0
15.0
C U F
C U F
AU-BP402
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
HYTRON50
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
/ : The selection is disabled.
7
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
:
:
13.5
15.0
:
15.0
C U F
C U F
HP-30A
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
HYTRON100
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
/ : The selection is disabled.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
:
:
11.8
13.0
:
:
15.0
15.0
C U F
C U F
PRO14
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
BP-H120
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
/ : The selection is disabled.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
:
:
13.4
11.4
:
:
15.0
15.0
C U F
C U F
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Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
NP-L50
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
BP-L60/90
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
/ : The selection is disabled.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
:
:
12.4
11.3
:
:
15.0
15.0
C U F
C U F
ENDURA50*1
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
NP-1B
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
/ : The selection is disabled.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
:
:
12.4
11.3
:
:
15.0
15.0
C U F
C U F
ENDURA80*1
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
<Note>
In the case of a digital battery (DIGITAL14, DIGITAL13, NP-
L50D, DIONIC or ENDURA-D), the remaining battery charge
displayed in the viewfinder appears as a percentage.
What is displayed to warn the user that the end of the
remaining battery charge is approaching is determined by the
setting on the <BATTERY SETTING> screen regardless of
the percentage display.
/ : The selection is disabled.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
:
13.2
:
15.0
C U F
ENDURA-D*2
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
AUTO
MANUAL
For selecting how the voltage at which the
battery charge is considered nearly depleted
is to be set.
AUTO:
The voltage is set automatically.
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.
11.0
For selecting the voltage at which the battery
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected
as the setting for the menu item above.
:
13.2
:
15.0
C U F
*1 Select the ENDURA50 or ENDURA80 item if the V-mount adapter plate is
to be installed and the ENDURA battery is to be used while the battery
holder made by Anton Bauer remains in place.
*2 Select ENDURA-D if the battery holder is to be changed to the IDX made
battery holder, and ENDURA80 is to be used instead. It is then possible to
display the percentage of the remaining charge of the ENDURA80 battery.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
DIGITAL14
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
TYPE A
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
/ : The selection is disabled.
NEAR END 11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to considered
nearly depleted.
FULL
12.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which FULL is to be displayed.
:
:
13.5
15.0
:
:
15.0
17.0
END
11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
depleted.
NEAR END 11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
nearly depleted.
:
:
13.2
13.5
:
:
15.0
15.0
C U F
DIGITAL13
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
END
11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
depleted.
2
/
:
12.6
:
/ : The selection is disabled.
15.0
C U F
NEAR END 11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to considered
nearly depleted.
TYPE B
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
:
7
12.3
:
15.0
/ : The selection is disabled.
END
11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
depleted.
FULL
12.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which FULL is to be displayed.
:
:
11.8
15.2
:
:
15.0
17.0
C U F
DIONIC
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
NEAR END 11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
nearly depleted.
2
/
:
13.0
:
/ : The selection is disabled.
15.0
NEAR END 11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to considered
nearly depleted.
END
11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
depleted.
:
:
13.6
12.4
:
:
15.0
15.0
C U F
END
11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
depleted.
:
13.1
:
15.0
C U F
NP-L50D
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2 : The selection is enabled.
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.
NEAR END 11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to considered
nearly depleted.
:
12.4
:
15.0
END
11.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
depleted.
:
11.6
:
15.0
C U F
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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Chapter 7 Menu description tables
7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1
7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
FRONT VR CH1
FRONT
W.L.
REAR
ALL
For setting whether or not to make the audio
control operational for the input system
selected for CH1.
FRONT MIC
POWER
ON
OFF
For selecting the phantom power supply for
the front microphone.
C U F
REAR MIC POWER ON
For selecting the phantom power supply for
the rear microphone.
OFF
C U F
OFF
C U F
FRONT VR CH2
FRONT
W.L.
REAR
ALL
For setting whether or not to make the audio
control operational for the input system
selected for CH2.
AUDIO OUT
ON
OFF
For setting the audio output circuit.
OFF: The power to the output circuit is shut
down, and the signals of the circuit are
not output.
ON: The signals of the audio output circuit
are output.
OFF
C U F
MIC LOWCUT CH1 FRONT
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for
CH1.
C U F
REAR
W.L.
OFF
MONITOR SELECT STEREO
MIX
For selecting the format of the signals to be
output to the monitor.
C U F
MIC LOWCUT CH2 FRONT
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for
CH2.
C U F
REAR
W.L.
FRONT MIC LEVEL –40dB
For selecting the input level of the front
microphone.
–50dB
C U F
OFF
C U F
REAR MIC CH1
LVL
–50dB
–60dB
For selecting the input level of the rear
microphone.
MIC LOWCUT CH3 FRONT
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for
CH3.
REAR
W.L.
C U F
OFF
REAR MIC CH2
LVL
–50dB
–60dB
For selecting the input level of the rear
microphone.
C U F
MIC LOWCUT CH4 FRONT
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for
CH4.
C U F
REAR LINE IN LVL
C U F
REAR
W.L.
OFF
0dB
+4dB
For selecting the rear line input level.
For selecting the rear audio output level.
For setting the headroom (reference level).
C U F
LIMITER CH1
ON
OFF
For selecting the limiter for CH1.
AUDIO OUT LVL
C U F
0dB
+4dB
C U F
LIMITER CH2
ON
OFF
For selecting the limiter for CH2.
HEADROOM
18dB
20dB
C U F
C U F
AUTO LEVEL CH3
C U F
ON
OFF
For selecting the method used to set the level.
WIRELESS WARN
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to output
warnings when the reception of the wireless
receiver is poor.
AUTO LEVEL CH4
C U F
ON
OFF
For selecting the method used to set the level.
C U F
REC CH3/CH4
SW
CH1/2
For selecting the signals to be recorded for
CH3 and CH4.
SW:
The signals complying with the
position of the CH3/CH4 selector
switch on the side panel are recorded.
CH1&2: The same signals for CH1 and CH2
are recorded for CH3 and CH4. The
CH3&4 input circuit is set to the
power-saving mode.
C U F
CUE REC SELECT CH1
CH2
For selecting the signals to be recorded for
the CUE channel.
CH1+CH2
C U F
TEST TONE
NORMAL
ALWAYS
OFF
For selecting the test signal.
NORMAL: The test tone signal is output to all
the channels when the CAM/BAR
switch has been set to BAR and the
CH1 AUDIO IN switch has been set
to FRONT.
CHSEL
ALWAYS: The test tone signal is always output
to all the channels when the CAM/
BAR switch has been set to BAR.
OFF:
The test tone signal is not output.
CHSEL: The test tone signal is output to the
channels for which the CH1 or CH2
AUDIO IN switch has been set to
FRONT when the CAM/BAR switch
is set to BAR. It is not output to CH3
or CH4.
C U F
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Chapter 7 Menu description tables
7-8-7 TC/UB
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
Remarks
P.OFF LCD
DISPLAY
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to set the LCD’s
time code and display its count while the
power is off.
ON: The time code can be set and
displayed even while the power is off.
OFF: While the power is off, the power to the
LCD section is turned off, and the time
code can be neither set nor displayed.
TC MODE
DF
NDF
For selecting the TC mode.
DF:
Drop frame
NDF: Non-drop frame
C U F
UB MODE
USER
TIME
DATE
EXT
TCG
For selecting the UB mode.
USER:
Selects the UB value set in the LCD
section.
C U F
TIME:
TC OUT
TCG
TCG/TCR
For selecting the TC OUT output.
FRM RATE
REGEN
Selects the local time (hour, minute,
second).
DATE:
Selects the local date and time (last 2 digits
of year, month, date, hour)
EXT:
Sets the UB from the TC-IN as the slave.
The user value is retained if no value can
be read.)
TCG:
The time code generator value is
always output.
TCG/TCR:The time code generator value is
output with the E-E setting and the
time code reader value is output with
the playback mode.
C U F
TCG:
7
7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO
Inputs the TCG value unchanged.
FRM RATE:
Selects the same camera shooting data
(frame rate, etc.) as the VAUX UB (VITC
UB).
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
COUNTRY
NO-INFO
For inputting the name of the user’s country.
REGEN:
“NO-INFO” is displayed until this is input.
Reads the value recorded on the tape and
then continues to record from that value.
C U F
C U F
ORGANIZATION
NO-INFO
For inputting the name of the user’s
organization or company. “NO-INFO” is
displayed until this is input.
VITC UB MODE
USER/EXT
TIME
For selecting the VAUX TC (VITC) UB mode.
USER/EXT:
C U F
USER
DATE
TCG
FRM RATE
REGEN
When EXT is selected as the UB MODE
setting, the value concerned applies; with
any other setting, the USER value set by
UB is recorded.
NO-INFO
For inputting the user’s name. “NO-INFO” is
displayed until this is input.
C U F
DEVICE NODE
For displaying the ID number of the product.
TIME: The local time (in hours, minutes and
seconds) is selected.
DATE: The local date (last 2 digits of AD
year, month, day and hours) is
selected.
TCG:
FRM RATE:
The same shooting information (frame
The TCG value is used as is for UB.
rate, etc.) of the camera as for VAUX UB
(VITC UB) is selected.
REGEN:The value recorded on the tape is
read and recorded continuously.
C U F
TCG SET HOLD
ON
OFF
For selecting ON or OFF for the function that
without fail uses what was previously set as
the TCG value for recording when the TCG
value had been set before the power was
turned off and recording was then performed
after the power was turned back on again.
C U F
FIRST REC TC
REGEN
PRESET
For selecting whether or not to regenerate the
time code as the value on the tape during the
first recording after the power was turned on,
the cassette was inserted or a playback or
search operation was performed.
C U F
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
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Chapter 7 Menu description tables
7-8-9 VTR DIAG
7-9 OPTION MENU
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
7-9-1 OPTION
Remarks
OPERATION
DRUM RUNNING
THREADING
DRUM RUNNING R
THREADING R
VTR SYSCON
SERVO
For displaying the total time during which the
power has been on.
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
For displaying the total time during which the
drum has rotated.
ENG SECURITY
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to place a
restriction on the opening and closing of the
MENU screen.
ON: The MENU screen can no longer be
opened. To release this restriction,
consult your nearest service center.
OFF:No restriction is placed on the opening
and closing of the MENU screen.
For displaying the total number of times
cassettes have been loaded.
For displaying the total time during which the
drum has rotated after resetting.
C
For displaying the total number of times
cassettes have been loaded after resetting.
ID MIX INH
ON
OFF
For selecting whether or not to turn off the
function that mixes the ID with the camera
image.
ON: Mixing is turned off. The ID is not
mixed with the camera image.
OFF: Mixing is enabled. The CAMERA ID
settings for VF INDICATOR1 are
used.
For displaying the software version of the
VTR SYSCON microcomputer.
For displaying the software version of the
SERVO microcomputer.
FRONT
For displaying the software version of the
LCD microcomputer.
C
PRE PROCESS
FPGA
For displaying the version of the pre-process
FPGA.
7-9-2 DOWNCON SETTING
Item/
Data storage
Variable
range
Remarks
DETAIL
C
ON
OFF
For setting DETAIL to ON or OFF.
H.DTL LEVEL
00
:
16
:
For setting the H.DTL (detail) level.
For setting the V.DTL (detail) level.
For setting the DTL coring.
31
C
V.DTL LEVEL
00
:
08
:
15
C
DTL CORING
00
:
03
:
15
C
H.DTL FREQ.
1
:
4
5
For selecting the H.DTL frequency.
1: 2.5 MHz
2: 3 MHz
4: 4 MHz
5: 4.5 MHz
3: 3.5 MHZ
C
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
98
Chapter 8 Specifications
Lens mount:
[GENERAL]
2/3-inch Bayonet type
Optical system:
F1.4 prism system
Power supply:
DC 12 V (11.0 - 17.0 V)
Sensitivity:
Power consumption: 37 W
F10 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection)
Minimum subject brightness:
0.008 lux (at F1.4, 48 dB + gain increase of 20 dB + 6 dB)
Video signal-to-noise ratio:
54 dB (typical)
indicates safety information.
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:
Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous operation time:
Approx. 120 min. (using the Hytron50 made by Anton
Bauer)
Registration:
Less than 0.03% (entire area, excluding lens distortion)
Geometric distortion:
Negligible (excluding lens distortion)
[VTR UNIT]
Video System
Dimensions (WaHaD):
5 inchesa8 inchesa12-5/16 inches
(129 mma204 mma313 mm)
(excluding handle)
Sampling frequency:
Y:
74.1458 MHz
PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz
Weight:
Quantizing:
Approx. 9.48 lbs (4.3 kg)
(main unit only, excluding VF mounting section)
8
8 bits
Video compression system:
DCT + variable-length code
Video compression ratio:
1/6.7
[CAMERA UNIT]
Pickup devices:
Error correction:
Reed-Solomon product code
Video recording bit rate:
100 Mbps
2/3-inch IT type CCD a3
CC/ND Filter:
CC A: CROSS
B: 3200 K
C: 4300 K
D: 6300 K
Audio System
Sampling frequency:
48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantizing:
ND 1: CLEAR
2: 1/4ND
3: 1/16ND
4: 1/64ND
16 bits
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz 1.0 dB (reference level)
Dynamic range:
Better than 85 dB (at 1 kHz, AWTD)
Distortion:
Less than 0.1% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Wow and flutter:
Below measurable limits
Head room:
Quantizing:
12 bits
Digital signal processing:
74.1758 MHz
Horizontal drive frequency:
74.1758 MHz
Programmable gain values:
Any 3 positions (L, M, H) can be set from among –3, 0, 3,
6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and 30 dB
S.GAIN function:
20 dB
30, 36, 42 or 48 dB selectable
DS.GAIN function:
+6 (30P), +10 (20P), +12 (15P), +15 (10P), or +20 dB (6P)
gain increase selectable
Shutter speeds:
1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000
Synchro scan shutter:
1/60.3 to 1/249.8
LINE MIX GAIN function
+6 dB (can be set to ON or OFF)
99
Chapter 8 Specifications
Tape Transport System
Tape speed:
Time Code Input Connector
TC IN (BNC):
67.640 mm/sec
0.5 to 8 Vp-p, high impedance
Recording time:
33 minutes (when AJ-HP33EMG is used)
Fast forwarding time:
Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used)
Rewinding time:
Time Code Output Connector
TC OUT (BNC):
2.0 Vp-p, low impedance
Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used)
Other Connectors
DC IN (XLR, 4 pins, male):
DC 12 V (DC 11 to 17 V)
[CONNECTOR SECTION]
DC OUT (4 pins):
DC 12 V (DC 11 to 17 V), max. 1 A
LENS (multi 12 pins)
EVF (multi 20 pins)
GPS (6 pins, connector used for AJ-GPS900G)
ECU (6 pins, connector used for AJ-EC3P)
Audio Input Connectors
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a2, 3 pins):
LINE/MIC/MIC + 48 V switching type
LINE: +4 dBu (0 or +4 dBu, selected on menu)
MIC: –60 dBu (–60 or –50 dBu, selected on menu)
MIC + 48 V:
Phantom power supply + 48 V supported,
–60 dBu (–60 or –50 dBu, selected on menu)
MIC IN (XLR, 5 pins):
[ACCESSORIES]
Shoulder strap
Control knob
Phantom + 48 V:
ON or OFF, 3 kΩ, balanced, –50 or –40 dBu, selected
on menu
Screw (M2a6 mm) (XYNZ + J6FZ) a1
WIRELESS IN (25 pins):
D-SUB, –40 dBu
Audio Output Connectors
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 (XLR, 5 pins):
+4 dBu (0 or +4 dBu, selected on menu, balanced low
impedance)
Earphone (stereo mini jacks a2)
Video Input Connector
GEN LOCK IN (BNC):
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Video Output Connector
HD SDI (BNC):
0.8 Vp-p, 75Ω
VIDEO OUT (BNC, DOWNCON):
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
100
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