Panasonic Digital Camera AK HC931BP User Manual

Multi-format camera  
AK-HC931BP  
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,  
please read these instructions completely.  
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For your safety  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the  
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
caution  
when  
moving  
the  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply  
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,  
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
indicates safety information.  
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Contents  
For your safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 2  
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 5  
Features .................................................................................................................................................................... 5  
Controls and their functions ....................................................................................................................................... 6  
Mounting the lens .................................................................................................................................................... 11  
Adjusting the lens flange back ................................................................................................................................. 12  
Performing the viewfinder adjustments .................................................................................................................... 13  
Connecting the microphone ..................................................................................................................................... 15  
Mounting the camera on a tripod ............................................................................................................................. 16  
Component system configuration ............................................................................................................................ 17  
System connections 1 (with multi-format camera) ................................................................................................... 19  
System connections 2 (with build-up unit) ............................................................................................................... 20  
System connections 3 (with MSU) ........................................................................................................................... 21  
Status displays on viewfinder screen ....................................................................................................................... 22  
Menu operations ...................................................................................................................................................... 23  
Setting menu configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 25  
How to select the video format ................................................................................................................................ 28  
AK-HC931BP connector pin assignment ................................................................................................................. 29  
External dimension drawings ................................................................................................................................... 30  
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................... 31  
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Overview  
This new-generation HD camera is designed to support the 720P or 1080I format.  
The 720P or 1080I video format can be selected using the menu settings. This model uses newly developed 2/3CCDs with a  
million pixels [1280 (H) 720 (V)]. By taking a fresh approach to the on-chip lens, CCD structure and processes, these new  
CCDs embody dramatically improved sensitivity, smear and dynamic range specifications compared with conventional CCDs,  
and they achieve a high performance which is on a par with that of SD. Furthermore, the moire in the band has been slashed by  
offsetting the pixels by combining Panasonic’s unique horizontal line readout CCDs with high-accuracy signal processing.  
The newly developed digital signal processing LSI which supports 12-bit A/D conversion and which is provided in the camera  
head processes the gamma, knee, detail, matrix and other process signals and uses a new system for CCD defect correction  
to achieve improved operability with a greater number of functions, high quality and high stability which only digital systems can  
deliver. The 12-bit A/D converter yields a stable wide dynamic circuit with a high signal-to-noise ratio from the dark areas to the  
highlights.  
A newly developed casing is used to house the multi-format camera head to achieve a compact size and light weight. The  
amount of heat generated has been significantly reduced by designing the new circuitry to consume less power and by adopting  
an efficient heat dissipation design for the new casing.  
SD signals (D1, VBS) can be output and RET images and PROMPT signals can be input by connecting the multi-format camera  
to the CCU (AK-HCU931P, optional accessory).  
In terms of controlling the camera’s functions, the ROP (AK-HRP931P) or MSU (AK-MSU930P), also available as an optional  
accessory, can be connected to the CCU to control such analog functions as the camera head’s pedestal and iris and to control  
such switches as the gain and output selector switches.  
Features  
720P and 1080I video formats supported  
Fuller complement of control circuits and auto setup  
(ASU) function  
Either the 720P or 1080I video format can be selected  
using the menu settings.  
The camera can be connected to existing peripheral  
devices no matter which video format is selected.  
The self-diagnosis functions have been enhanced, and it  
has now become possible to select the ASU function by  
combining the external shooting chart and internal test  
signals as well as the normal, simplified or other mode.  
Newly developed 720P, 2/3million-pixel CCDs  
incorporated  
Peripheral components  
This achieves a high sensitivity that surpasses the  
standard sensitivity of F10 and is on a par with SD.  
Smear has been cut to 130 dB and the number of  
white marks has been drastically reduced by process  
improvements.  
Ease of operation can be further improved by configuring  
a system where the multi-format camera is used in  
combination with the remote operation panel (ROP) and  
master setup unit (MSU).  
Using the ROP matrix, for instance, ROP assignment is  
enabled without connector patch switching.  
H-CCD drive is accomplished at a frequency of 74 MHz to  
attain a high response and high resolution.  
Data trunk function  
Digital signal processing LSI with high picture quality  
featured in the camera unit  
Two RS-422 circuits are provided as a standard feature.  
They obviate the need for the cables used with virtual  
control, pan/tilt head and lens control, etc.  
After the process circuits, the signals undergo 12-bit,  
74 MHz high-picture-quality digital processing, yielding a  
high reliability, more functions and enhanced operating  
ease as a result.  
D/C output of camera supported (optional function)  
The VF output or camera output can be selected as the  
D/C output.  
Multi-functional enhancer  
The VF images can be monitored on the NTSC LCD  
In addition to the many functions such as chroma DTL,  
skin DTL and dynamic DTL, there is a choice of 8 boost  
frequencies. (For both HD and SD)  
monitor.  
VF signals output in 1080I format  
Regardless of whether 720P or 1080I is selected as the  
format, the VF signals are output in the 1080I format so  
there is no need to provide two viewfinders.  
Designed to achieve low noise levels of below NC15  
The fan mode can be switched to suit the application at  
hand, and measures to reduce the power requirements  
and improve the heat dissipation were adopted in the final  
design.  
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Controls and their functions  
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Controls and their functions  
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Controls and their functions  
Lens mount (Bayonet type)  
INCOM2 PGM level control [INCOM2 PGM]  
This is where the lens is mounted.  
This is used to adjust the INCOM2 and PGM mixing level.  
Lens clamp lever  
RET-A selector switch [RET A]  
This switch is used to select the return images to be  
switched by RET-A.  
The lens is inserted into the lens mount , and this lever  
is then turned to clamp the lens in place.  
Lens cable and mic cable clamps  
These are used to clamp the lens cable and mic cable in  
place.  
RET-B selector switch [RET B]  
This switch is used to select the return images to be  
switched by RET-B.  
Tripod mount  
CALL LED  
Before securing the multi-format camera to a tripod,  
attach the tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) which is  
available as an optional accessory.  
This lights when the CALL switch is pressed. It also lights  
in response to a call from the ROP or MSU.  
CALL switch [CALL]  
Shoulder pad  
This lights the CALL LED on the ROP or MSU and  
sounds the buzzer.  
Adjust this pad in such a way that the multi-format  
camera can be operated easily when carried on the  
shoulder.  
OPT LED  
The pad position can be moved forward or backward  
once the two fixing screws are loosened.  
This indicates the camera’s optical signal reception  
status. It normally lights up green. When any problem has  
occurred, it lights up red.  
Optical fiber connector (EDW.3K made by LEMO)  
Back tally LED selector switch  
Camera power switch [POWER]  
This is used to set the back tally LED to ON or OFF.  
This is used to select the camera power input (power  
supplied from the CCU or from an external connector)  
and turn the power ON and OFF.  
Back tally LED  
This lights when the tally signal is supplied.  
Power LED  
RET switching control connector [RET CONT]  
The cable of the RET switching box (optional accessory)  
is connected here for controlling the ON/OFF settings of  
RET1, 2, 3 and INCOM1 MIC.  
This lights up red when power is supplied to the camera.  
Power circuit breaker [BREAKER]  
When an overcurrent flows to the camera, the breaker is  
tripped, and the power supply is cut off.  
Build-up unit connector [EXT I/O]  
The cable from the build-up unit (optional accessory) is  
connected here.  
INCOM connectors 1, 2 [INCOM1, INCOM2]  
The INCOM or headset plugs are connected here.  
Camera main line SDI output connector (BNC)  
[HD SDI]  
INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC1 TALK]  
This is the INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF selector switch.  
The camera main line’s HD-SDI images are output from  
this connector.  
INCOM1 level control [INCOM1 LEVEL]  
This is used to adjust the INCOM1 receive level.  
Optional video output connector (BNC) [AUX OUT]  
When the camera D/C unit (AK-HDC931, optional  
accessory) has been installed, the camera’s D/C images  
(VBS) are output from this connector.  
INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC2 TALK]  
This is the INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF selector switch.  
INCOM2 level control [INCOM2 LEVEL]  
Genlock sync input/PROMPT output connector  
[PROMPT/GL]  
This is used to adjust the INCOM2 receive level.  
When the GL/PROMPT selector switch is set to GL, the  
reference signal (tri-level SYNC) which is used to genlock  
the camera is input to this connector; when it is set to  
PROMPT, the images input from the CCU are output from  
this connector.  
INCOM1 PGM selector switch [INCOM1 PGM]  
This is used to select the PGM to be mixed with INCOM1.  
INCOM1 PGM level control [INCOM1 PGM]  
This is used to adjust the INCOM1 and PGM mixing level.  
GL/PROMPT selector switch  
This is used to select the genlock input or the input/output  
(genlock input and PROMPT output) signals of the  
PROMPT output connector.  
INCOM2 PGM selector switch [INCOM2 PGM]  
This is used to select the PGM to be mixed with INCOM2.  
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Controls and their functions  
RCB connector [RCB]  
Optical filter selector switch [FILTER LOCAL]  
This is pressed to adjust the optical filter manually.  
When it is pressed again, the optical filter can be  
controlled by the ROP.  
The simplified remote control unit (RCB, optional  
accessory) is connected to this connector.  
External power supply input connector [DC IN]  
The input of the external DC power supply is connected  
to this connector. (DC 12V)  
Monitor output selector switch [MONI SEL]  
This is used to select the images (Y/C, NAM, R, G, B)  
which are to be output from the monitor output connector.  
MIC1 selector switch [MIC1 F/R]  
This is used to switch the MIC1 input signal to the front  
or rear.  
ND filter selector knob  
This is used to adjust the optical filter manually when  
LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting.  
1: CAP, 2: Through, 3: 1/4, 4: 1/16, 5: 1/64  
Rear MIC1 connector [MIC1]  
An audio component or microphone is connected to this  
connector.  
CC filter selector knob  
This is used to adjust the optical filter manually when  
LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting.  
A: 3200K, B: 4300K, C: 6300K, D: Cross, E: DFO  
Rear MIC2 connector [MIC2]  
An audio component or microphone is connected to this  
connector.  
Power save switch [CAM/VTR]  
This is used to select the power supply status when VTR  
recording has been temporarily stopped. It is not effective  
when the CCU is connected to the camera.  
Tally output connector [TALLY OUT]  
The R or G tally signal is output from this connector  
(open collector). A DC 12 V voltage (approx. 1.0 A) can  
also supplied.  
Gain selector switch [GAIN]  
This is used to select the gain for the camera images. It is  
not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.  
Earphone jack [EARPHONE]  
When an earphone (optional accessory) is connected to  
this jack, the INCOM1 receive signal and MIC1 monitor  
signal can be heard.  
Camera output selector switch [OUTPUT]  
This is used to select the video output (CAM, BAR or  
TEST). It is not effective when the CCU is connected to  
the camera.  
Data trunk connector [TRUNK]  
The trunk data [RS-422 2] of the CCU is input to and  
output from this connector.  
White balance selector switch [W.BAL]  
This is set when there is no time to perform the coarse  
adjustment of the white balance. It is not effective when  
the CCU is connected to the camera.  
MIC1 power selector switch  
This is used to select what kind of power is to be supplied  
to MIC1. (The switch is set to phantom 48 V, AB 12 V or  
OFF.)  
PTT switch [PTT]  
This selector switch is used to set the INCOM1 MIC to  
ON or OFF.  
MIC2 power selector switch  
This is used to select what kind of power is to be supplied  
to MIC2. (The switch is set to phantom 48 V, AB 12 V or  
OFF.)  
Assignable switch [USER SEL]  
Using the setting menu, user settings can be assigned  
to this switch. When the switch is pressed, the assigned  
user setting mode is established; when it is pressed  
again, the selected mode is released.  
MIC1 Input gain selector switch  
This is used to set the MIC1 input gain (in 10 dBm  
increments from –20 to 60 dBm).  
SD card connector [SD CARD]  
MIC2 input gain selector switch  
This is used to set the MIC2 input gain (in 10 dBm  
increments from –20 to 60 dBm).  
The setup card (optional accessory) is inserted here. For  
details on its operation, refer to the menu.  
Menu switch [MENU]  
RET selector switch [RET]  
When this switch is pressed, the camera’s user menu is  
output; when it is pressed again, the menu screen display  
is cleared.  
This is used as return image selector switch.  
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Controls and their functions  
JOG dial button  
Lens connector [LENS]  
Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed  
moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings  
are established by operating this dial button.  
For details on the menu operations, refer to the section  
on the menu operations.  
The lens cable is connected to this connector.  
Front MIC1 connector [MIC1]  
A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here.  
The power supply for the microphone can be connected  
from this connector. What kind power is to be supplied is  
set using the MIC1 power selector switch.  
Electronic shutter selector switch [SHUTTER]  
This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be  
used. When it is set to the SEL position, the shutter  
speed is switched in the preset range and the mode  
is also switched. It is not effective when the CCU is  
connected to the camera.  
VF connector [VF]  
The viewfinder cable is connected to this connector.  
Monitor output connector (BNC) [MONITOR OUT]  
The video signals for the monitor are output from this  
connector. The images to be output are selected using  
the monitor output selector switch.  
AWB/ABB start switch [AUTO W/B BAL]  
This switch is operated when the white balance (AWB) or  
black balance (ABB) is to be adjusted automatically. It is  
not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera.  
Rear VF connector  
This D-sub connector is used for viewfinder interface.  
VTR start/RET selector switch [VTR/RET]  
This is used as the REC start switch of the VTR and  
return image selector switch. It performs the same  
operations as the VTR button of the lens. Its function can  
be allocated as desired on the menu.  
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Mounting the lens  
1
Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap.  
4
Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to  
the LENS connector.  
LENS connector  
Lens clamp lever  
Mount cap  
<Notes>  
2
Align the center mark on the lens with the groove at the  
top center of the lens mount, and mount the lens.  
For details on handling the lens, refer to the instructions  
that accompany the lens.  
Depending on the lens mounted, it may be necessary to  
perform the following lens and camera adjustments.  
1. Flange back adjustment for the lens  
2. Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens  
3. White shading adjustment for the lens (performed using  
the controls on the camera)  
Center mark  
3
Lower the lens clamp lever to clamp the lens in place.  
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Adjusting the lens flange back  
Adjust the flange back (distance from the surface where  
the lens is mounted to the surface where the images  
are formed) if the subject fails to be precisely focused at  
both the telephoto and wide-angle settings when zoom  
operations are to be performed.  
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be  
adjusted again unless the lens is replaced.  
Adjustment method  
<Note>  
For details on the adjustment method and positions of the  
lens parts, refer also to the instructions that accompany the  
lens.  
About 10 ft (3 m)  
1
Mount the lens on the camera. Do not forget to connect  
the lens cable at this time.  
5
6
7
Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either by  
manual or electrical means.  
2
3
Set the lens iris to manual, and open the iris.  
Shoot the flange back adjustment chart, and turn the  
distance ring to adjust the focus.  
Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video  
output level is obtained at a distance of about 10 ft  
(3 meters) from the flange back adjustment chart.  
If the video level is too high, use a filter or shutter.  
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.  
4
Loosen the screw that secures the F.f (flange focus) ring.  
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9
Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the chart is focused properly at  
both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.  
<Note>  
Depending on the lens concerned, this ring may be  
marked as the F.b (flange back) ring.  
Tighten up the screw that secures the F.f ring.  
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Performing the viewfinder adjustments  
(The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)  
Attaching the viewfinder  
1
2
Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF  
position.  
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Connect the plug to the viewfinder’s connector.  
<Note>  
When connecting the plug to the viewfinder’s connector,  
ensure that it is fully and securely inserted.  
Attach the accessory mounting plate to the viewfinder.  
Remove mounting  
plate from the  
viewfinder.  
Mounting  
plate  
supplied to  
AK-HC931BP  
Detaching the viewfinder  
1
2
Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF  
position.  
Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob on the  
mounting plate and slide the viewfinder along and off the  
plate.  
Stopper screw  
Pull up the knob.  
3
4
Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the  
plate to attach the viewfinder.  
Pull up the knob.  
3
Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector.  
Tighten the stopper screw securely.  
Stopper screw  
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Performing the viewfinder adjustments  
(The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)  
Left or right position adjustment  
Forward or backward position adjustment  
1
2
3
Loosen the stopper screw.  
1
Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing  
lever towards the outside to release it from the locked  
position.  
Stopper screw  
Lever  
Viewfinder  
Viewfinder  
Move the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust its position.  
2
Move the viewfinder forward or backward to adjust its  
position.  
Tighten the stopper screw.  
Stopper screw  
3
Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing  
lever in the opposite direction until it locks.  
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Connecting the microphone  
When the microphone is mounted on the  
viewfinder (optional accessory) for use  
The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional  
accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder.  
1
2
3
Open the microphone holder.  
4
If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded so  
requires, set the AUDIO IN switch to F.  
Microphone  
holder  
AUDIO IN switch  
Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw.  
Clamp screw  
Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN connector  
on the camera.  
MIC IN connector  
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Mounting the camera on a tripod  
Use the tripod attachment, available as an optional  
accessory, to mount the camera on a tripod.  
Detaching the camera from the tripod attachment  
While pushing the red lever, move the black lever in the  
direction of the arrow, and slide the camera toward the  
back.  
1
Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.  
Tripod attachment  
<Note>  
Consider the center of gravity of the camera and tripod  
together when selecting the holes for attaching the  
camera. Check that the diameter of the selected holes  
match the diameter of the screws on the tripod platform.  
Red lever  
Black lever  
Tripod attachment  
<Note>  
If the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to its  
original position after the camera has been detached,  
push the red lever again and simultaneously move the  
black lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to  
its original position.  
Tripod platform  
Bear in mind that the camera cannot be mounted if the pin  
still remains at the center.  
2
Mount the camera on the tripod attachment. Slide the  
camera toward the front along the groove until a click is  
heard.  
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Component system configuration  
An example of the standard system consisting of the multi-format camera (AK-HC931BP) and peripheral components is  
described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU930P) is not required unless a multiple number of  
cameras are to be controlled.  
The basic system configuration includes the lens, multi-format camera, 2viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote  
operation panel (ROP).  
System block diagram  
Large lens  
Master setup unit  
Build-up unit  
AK-MSU930P  
AK-HBU931P  
Camera control unit  
AK-HCU931P  
8LCD viewfinder  
Microphone kit  
AK-HVF931P  
AJ-MC700P  
ROP cable  
2black-and-white  
viewfinder  
AJ-HVF20P  
SD memory card  
RP-SD008B  
Multi-format camera  
AK-HC931BP  
Handy lens  
Remote operation panel  
AK-HRP931P  
Tripod attachment  
SHAN-TM700  
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Component system configuration  
Outline of peripheral components  
Component connections in an SD system  
1 Camera control unit (CCU: AK-HCU931P)  
1 Component connections  
This is the multi-format camera’s camera control unit. It  
is connected to the multi-format camera using an optical  
fiber cable (optional accessory).  
Refer to pages 19 to 21 for the component connections.  
After all the components have been connected (the  
monitor system may be connected afterward), set the  
CCU’s main power switch to the ON position. Then turn  
on the camera’s power switch.  
As a standard feature, it supports SD video input and  
output, and it can also support HD video input and  
output by connecting the HD output unit (AK-HHD931P).  
2 Remote operation panel (ROP: AK-HRP931P)  
The ROP is connected to the CCU using the ROP cable  
(optional accessory), and enables the camera, CCU and  
lens to be operated by remote control.  
3 Master setup unit (MSU: AK-MSU930P)  
When a multiple number of cameras and CCUs are  
used, the MSU can operate up to 15 units either  
separately or simultaneously by remote control. It can be  
operated together with the ROP.  
4 2viewfinder (2VF: AJ-HVF20P)  
This is the viewfinder for the multi-format camera.  
5 Build-up unit (AK-HBU931P)  
This is an adapter used to mount a larger lens (optional  
accessory) on the multi-format camera. Thereby, it  
affords the same level of operability as that provided by a  
larger camera.  
6 LCD viewfinder (LCD VF: AK-HVF931P)  
This is the LCD viewfinder for the multi-format camera. It  
can be used at the same time as the 2viewfinder. It can  
still be operated when the system is built up.  
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System connections 1 (with multi-format camera)  
2viewfinder  
AJ-HVF20P  
Camera control unit  
Lens  
AK-HCU931P  
Multi-format camera  
AK-HC931BP  
ROP cable  
Remote operation panel  
AK-HRP931P  
Before proceeding with the connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position.  
Connect the multi-format camera to the CCU.  
Connect the ROP cable to the CCU and ROP.  
When the camera power switch is set to ON after the CCU main power switch has been set to ON, the camera can be  
controlled using the ROP.  
Upon completion of shooting, set the CCU camera power switch and main power switch to OFF.  
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System connections 2 (with build-up unit)  
Large lens  
Build-up unit  
AK-HBU931P  
8LCD viewfinder  
AK-HVF931P  
Camera control unit  
AK-HCU931P  
Multi-format camera  
AK-HC931BP  
ROP cable  
Remote operation panel  
AK-HRP931P  
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System connections 3 (with MSU)  
Multi-format camera  
AK-HC931BP  
Camera control unit 1  
AK-HCU931P  
Master setup unit  
AK-MSU930P  
Remote operation panel 1  
AK-HRP931P  
Camera control unit 14  
AK-HCU931P  
Multi-format camera  
AK-HC931BP  
Multi-format camera  
AK-HC931BP  
Camera control unit 15  
AK-HCU931P  
Remote operation panel 14  
AK-HRP931P  
Large lens  
Build-up unit  
AK-HBU931P  
Remote operation panel 15  
AK-HRP931P  
• A multiple number of cameras (up to 15 units) can be controlled in one location using the MSU.  
• The cameras can be controlled by both the ROPs and MSU.  
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Status displays on viewfinder screen  
Besides the images, multi-format camera settings and  
messages indicating operating statuses appear on the  
viewfinder screen. In addition, the center marker and safety  
zone markers are also displayed.  
Extender display:  
This appears when the lens extender is being used.  
Shutter speed/mode display:  
The setting menu VF DISPLAY screen and the items  
which have been set to ON using the switches related to  
the viewfinder display appear at the top and bottom of the  
screen.  
This indicates the shutter speed or shutter mode setting.  
RET SEL display:  
This indicates the return mode selected by the RET  
When a setting has been changed or an adjustment  
made, a message with details of the setting, the status of  
the adjustment process or the adjustment result can be  
displayed for about 3 seconds.  
selector switch.  
Battery voltage display:  
This indicates the voltage of the battery currently in use.  
Filter display:  
Display items and where the items appear  
This indicates the type of filter selected.  
Extender display  
Shutter speed/mode display  
RET SEL display  
White balance memory display:  
This indicates the automatic adjustment memory  
selected for the white balance.  
Battery voltage display  
Filter display  
White balance memory display  
Gain display  
A: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “A”.  
B: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “B”.  
P: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “PRST”.  
Audio CH1 and CH2 displays  
Iris f-number display  
Camera warning or message display  
Focus position display  
Zoom position display  
MONI SEL display  
Gain display:  
This indicates the video amplifier’s gain setting (in dB)  
which has been selected by the GAIN switch.  
Audio CH1 and CH2 displays:  
The audio levels are displayed here (separately for audio  
CH1 and audio CH2).  
Optical level display  
Iris f-number display:  
The approximate value of the iris setting (f-number) is  
displayed here.  
<Note>  
This display appears when a lens which has an f-number  
voltage output is being used.  
Camera warning or message display:  
A message indicating the occurrence of an alarm, the  
camera settings, the progress made in the adjustments,  
and the adjustment results appear here for about  
3 seconds.  
Focus position display:  
The focus position is indicated here in the form of a number.  
<Note>  
��  
This display appears only when a lens which has a focus  
position voltage output is being used.  
Zoom position display:  
The zoom position is indicated here in the form of a  
number.  
<Note>  
This display appears only when a lens which has a zoom  
position voltage output is being used.  
MONI SEL display:  
This indicates the video mode of the monitor output.  
Optical level display:  
This indicates the light sensing level of the optical fiber cable.  
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Menu operations  
Basic setting menu operations  
Displaying the menus  
Entering the menu data  
After accessing the item menus, enter the respective  
data.  
User menu  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The camera’s USER menu screen now appears on the  
viewfinder or monitor.  
1
Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item to be set.  
The currently selected format is displayed at the bottom  
of the menu screen.  
2
When the JOG dial is pressed, the setting of the item  
indicated by the arrow flashes.  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item.  
After having selected the item, press the JOG dial to  
access that item’s menu.  
3
4
Turn the JOG dial to change the setting.  
When the JOG dial is pressed, the data is entered.  
<Note>  
Bear in mind that if, in step 3, the MENU switch is set to  
OFF while the setting is flashing, the setting prior to the  
flashing will remain unchanged.  
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Menu operations  
Entering the menu data (continued)  
When the setting flashes one character at a time, press  
the JOG dial to move the flashing toward the right.  
1
When the JOG dial is pressed, flashing moves toward  
the right.  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial to change the setting.  
When the JOG dial is now pressed, the data is entered.  
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Setting menu configuration  
Hierarchical menus  
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Setting menu configuration  
Hierarchical menus  
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Setting menu configuration  
Hierarchical menus  
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How to select the video format  
1
From the Maintenance menu, select “VIDEO FORMAT”.  
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While the “TURN OFF POWER!” message is displayed,  
turn off the camera’s power, and then turn it back on.  
The camera will now be set to the video format which  
was selected by “FORMAT SEL.  
(When the menu display ON/OFF operation is performed  
while the “TURN OFF POWER!” message is displayed,  
the video format selection will be canceled.)  
<Note>  
Select the same video format for the camera control unit  
(AK-HCU931P) as well.  
The images cannot be output properly if different video  
formats are used with the camera and the camera  
control unit.  
2
The currently selected format is displayed to the right of  
“FORMAT”. (This item cannot be selected.)  
The format which is not currently selected is displayed to  
the right of “FORMAT SEL.  
3
4
Select “FORMAT SELand press the JOG dial.  
Yes?” and “No?” now appear at the center of the screen.  
Select “Yes?” and press the JOG dial.  
The “TURN OFF POWER!” message is now displayed.  
(To cancel the selection of the video format, select “No?”  
and press the JOG dial. The arrow () now returns to  
the “FORMAT SELposition.)  
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AK-HC931BP connector pin assignment  
CN# in the  
Instructions  
CN# in the  
Instructions  
CN# in the  
Instructions  
OPT FIBER EDW.3K.93C.TLC (Hirakawa)  
RCB HA10A-10R-10SC (Hirose)  
FRONT MIC HA16PRM-3S(05) (Hirose)  
Pin#  
01  
02  
1
Signal  
OPT-TX (Mark Band = IN)  
OPT-RX (Mark Band = OUT)  
STBYINCOM-T  
Pin#  
1
Signal  
Pin#  
Signal  
FRONT_MIC_GND  
CAM_DATA (H)  
CAM_DATA (C)  
CAM_CONT (H)  
CAM_CONT (C)  
1
2
3
2
FRONT_MIC (H)  
FRONT_MIC (C)  
3
2
STBYINCOM-R  
4
VF HR12-14RA-20SC (Hirose)  
3
AC220V (C)  
5
4
AC220V (H)  
6
ECU_ON  
Pin#  
1
Signal  
7
VF+12V  
INCOM XLR5-31F77 Female (Canon)  
8
2
VF+12V  
Pin#  
Signal  
9
RCOP+12V  
3
UNREG_GND  
1
2
3
4
5
TALK_GND  
TALK  
10  
UNREG_GND  
4
VF-PBOUT_GND  
VF-PBOUT_GND  
VF-YOUT  
5
DC IN HA16RA-4P (Hirose)  
RECEIVE_GND  
RECEIVE  
PGM  
6
Pin#  
Signal  
7
VF-YOUT_GND  
VF-CLK  
1
2
3
4
EXT_GND  
8
9
VF-WR  
RET CONT HR10A-7R-6SC (Hirose)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
VF-DATA  
EXT+12V  
Pin#  
Signal  
INCOM1_MIC_ON  
UNREG_GND  
ZEBRA_SW  
PEAKING  
1
2
3
4
5
6
MIC1 HA16PRM-3SB(05) (Hirose)  
INCOM2_MIC_ON  
AGND  
Pin#  
Signal  
TA_BOX_ACT  
VF-PROUT  
VF-PBOUT  
VF-SW3  
1
2
3
MIC1_GND  
MIC1 (H)  
MIC1 (C)  
RET_CNT3  
RET_CNT1  
RET_CNT2  
FRONT_VR  
TA_TALLY  
MIC2 HA16PRM-3SB(05) (Hirose)  
EXT I/O HR10A-13R-20SC (Hirose)  
Pin#  
Signal  
Pin#  
1
Signal  
F_GND  
1
2
3
MIC2_GND  
MIC2 (H)  
MIC2 (C)  
BUILT_UP_ACT  
AGND  
MONITOR OIVJS1440  
2
3
RET_EXT1  
RET_EXT2  
RET_EXT3  
DGND  
Pin#  
Signal  
4
1
2
MONI_OUT  
MONI_OUT_GND  
TALLY OUT HR10A-7R-4SC (Hirose)  
5
Pin#  
Signal  
6
1
2
3
4
UNREG_GND  
R_TALLY_OUT  
G_TALLY_OUT  
SCRIPT+12V  
REAR VF CN D02-29S-N-F0 (JAE)  
7
CAMDATA-R  
CAMCONT-R  
EXT+12V  
8
Pin#  
1
Signal  
9
VF-YOUT  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
UNREG_GND  
MONI-OUT  
2
VF-PBOUT  
VF-PROUT  
3
EARPHONE VJJ0522  
MONI-OUT_GND  
4
Pin#  
Signal  
5
12C_DATA  
R_TALLY2  
TA_TALLY  
1
2
3
PHONE_GND  
PHONE_OUT  
6
7
IRIS_CONT  
8
IRIS_POSI  
9
LCD+12V  
TRUNK HR10A-10R-12SC (Hirose)  
ZOOM_POSI  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
LCD+12V  
Pin#  
1
Signal  
FOCUS_POS/L_RXD  
S_IRIS_A-R/L_TXD  
VF-YOUT_GND  
CMD-OUT0 (H)  
CMD-OUT0 (C)  
CMD-IN0 (H)  
CMD-IN0 (C)  
CMD-OUT1 (H)  
CMD-OUT1 (C)  
CMD-IN (H)  
VF-PBOUT_GND  
VF-PROUT_GND  
AGND  
2
3
HD SDI BNC(75)J-PL72J-BPA (Hirose)  
4
Pin#  
Signal  
DGND  
5
1
2
SDI_OUT  
6
SDI_OUT_GND  
UNREG_GND  
7
8
CMD-IN1 (C)  
AUX OUT BNC(75)J-PL72J-BPA (Hirose)  
F_GND  
9
Pin#  
Signal  
LCD_ACT  
10  
11  
12  
DGND  
1
2
AUX_OUT  
AUX_GND  
PEAKING_CONT  
PROMPT/GL VJS1440  
LENS HR10A-10R-12SC (Hirose)  
Pin#  
Signal  
G_TALLY2  
Pin#  
1
Signal  
1
2
PROMPT/GL_IN  
PROMPT_GND/GL_IN_GND  
VF_P_REQ  
LENS_RETSW  
LENS_VTRSW  
AGND  
2
3
4
ENF_SERVO  
IRIS_CONT  
LENS+12V  
IRIS_POSI  
5
6
7
8
H_IRIS_A-R  
EXTENDER  
ZOOM_POSI  
9
10  
11  
12  
FOCUS_POS/L_RXD  
S_IRIS_A-R/L_TXD  
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External dimension drawings  
Unit: inch (mm)  
14-3/8(365 mm)  
5(126 mm)  
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Specifications  
Control  
1) Power selection: EXT, OFF, CCU  
Power supply:  
2) USER SEL:  
Functions specified by menu items  
can be allocated to the switch.  
DC 12 V (when external power is supplied)  
AC 150 V–240 V (when CCU is connected)  
Power consumption:  
3) RET A/B selection: For selecting the return signal  
4) Front tally selection: Front tally HIGH, LOW, OFF (VF unit)  
5) Viewfinder marker  
selection:  
6) Gain selection:  
33 W (during external power supply operation)  
43 W (when CCU is connected)  
Center marker, safety zone, 4:3 marker  
LOW, MID, HIGH  
7) Output selection: CAM, BAR, TEST  
8) White balance mode:A, B, preset  
9) Shutter speed  
indicates safety information.  
selection:  
1/100, 1/125 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/2000  
Operating temperature  
10) AWB, ABB settings  
11) Menu selection  
12) CALL SW  
range  
:
32F to 104F (0C to +40C)  
Storage temperature  
range:  
Operating ambient  
humidity:  
Weight:  
Dimensions:  
–4F to 140F (–20C to +60C)  
13) INCOM:  
14) MIC setting:  
MIC ON/OFF, receive or PGM level  
MIC power, MIC gain, MIC1 selection  
Less than 85%  
15) Optical filter setting:REM, LOCAL selection and LOCAL  
setting  
Approx. 10.7 lbs (4.85 kg)  
5 (W)11-1/16 (H)14-3/8 (D) inch  
(excluding protrusions)  
126 280 365 mm  
*When the CCU is connected, the selection functions for 6) to 10)  
are not effective.  
Basic items  
1) Pickup device:  
2) System:  
2/3million pixel ITCCD 3  
GBR pickup system  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
3) Color separation  
optical system:  
4) Optical filters:  
f/1.4 prism  
CC: 3200K, 4300K, 6300K, Cross  
Diffusion  
ND: CAP, Through, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64  
Bayonet type  
5) Lens mount:  
6) Output standard: SMPTE 296M/274M  
7) Sensitivity: f/10.0, 2000 lux, 3200 K, white  
reflectance 89.9%  
8) Horizontal modulation: More than 45% (27.5 MHz)  
9) S/N ratio:  
54 dB (Y: 30 MHz)  
10) Horizontal frequency  
:
44.955 kHz, 750-line frame  
/33.716 kHz, 1125 line frame  
11) Vertical frequency: 59.94 Hz, progressive  
/59.94 Hz, interlace  
Input/output signals  
1) Mic input:  
–20, –30, –40, –50, –60 dBm  
(XLR 3-pin female2)  
Gain selected by switch  
2) INCOM:  
0 dBm/600 ohms  
(XLR 5-pin, female2)  
(Mixing is controlled separately for  
PGM1 and PGM2.)  
3) Monitor output:  
HD signals = 1Vp-p, 75 ohms (BNC)  
Output signals can be selected using  
the monitor output selector switch.  
VBS signal = 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (BNC)  
1 BNC connector (tri-level SYNC)  
VBS signal = 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (BNC)  
(when optional unit has been installed)  
4) QTV output:  
5) G/L input:  
6) AUX output:  
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