Panasonic AG DVC 200E User Manual

Digital

Video

Cassette

Digital Video Camera Recorder

AG-

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

Precautions for Use

Lithium Battery

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

Warning

The lithium battery in this equipment must only be

replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary,

contact your local Panasonic supplier.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

Discard

used

batteries

according

manufacturer’s instructions.

“The lithium battery is a critical component (type

number CR2032 manufactured by Panasonic.)

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd

samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som

rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera

använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

It must never be subjected to excessive heat or

discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in

equipment designed specifically for its use.

Replacement batteries must be of the same type

and manufacturer. They must be fitted in the same

manner and location as the original battery, with

the correct polarity connections observed.

ADVARSEL!

Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme

fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage

til leverandøren.

Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-

use it for any other purpose. It should be disposed

of in waste products destined for burial rather than

incineration.”

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti

asennettu.

Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan

suosittelemaan tyypiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo

valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY

UNSCREWING.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,

USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

ONLY.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY

FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY

IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED

TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING

LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID

CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

indicates safety information.

This camera recorder is designed to be used exclusively with the standard size of DV tapes. Do not use DVCPRO tapes or other

sizes of tapes.

2 (E)

Contents

Precautions for Use..........................................1

Introduction.......................................................4

Normal recording............................................26

Recording methods...............................................26

Scene-to-scene continuity.....................................26

Features.............................................................4

Features of the camera unit ....................................4

Features of the VTR unit.........................................4

Audio recording ..............................................27

Selecting the audio input signals...........................27

Adjusting the audio recording level .......................27

Monitoring the sound during recording..................27

System configuration.......................................5

Parts and their functions..................................6

Preparation......................................................10

Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490

battery pack made by Panasonic..........................10

Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer..........11

Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony.......11

Using an AC power supply

Playback (checking what has been recorded)....28

Rec review ............................................................28

Other functions...............................................28

Still-picture playback .............................................28

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function .......28

Variable speed (FF/REW) playback......................28

INDEX SEARCH mode .........................................28

(with the AJ-B75 AC adapter) ...............................12

Attaching the lens..................................................12

Mounting the unit on a tripod.................................13

Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment ......13

Attaching the viewfinder and microphone .............13

Attaching the shoulder belt (optional accessory) ..13

Setting the camera ID ...........................................14

Setting the date and time ......................................14

Using the unit with external components.....29

Connection to a video component

with a DV connector..............................................29

Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editing.......29

Menu operations .............................................30

Menu display enable/disable.................................30

Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings...30

Lens adjustments and checks.......................15

Flange back adjustment........................................15

White shading check.............................................15

White shading adjustment.....................................15

Setting menu configuration ...........................31

Menu contents.................................................32

SCENE menu (main menu)...................................32

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)............................33

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)............................35

Viewfinder displays ........................................16

Viewfinder lamp displays.......................................16

Viewfinder screen status displays.........................16

Selecting the viewfinder screen display ................19

Warning system ..............................................38

Emergency eject .............................................39

Maintenance....................................................40

Condensation........................................................40

Replacing the backup battery................................40

Cleaning the heads ...............................................40

Cleaning inside the viewfinder ..............................40

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras .................40

White balance and black balance adjustment....20

Automatic white balance adjustment.....................20

Automatic black balance adjustment.....................20

Electronic shutter settings.............................21

Shutter modes.......................................................21

Setting the shutter mode and speed .....................21

Setting the synchro scanning mode......................21

Error codes......................................................40

Specifications .................................................41

Time data settings ..........................................22

Setting the user’s bit..............................................22

Setting the time code ............................................22

Scene files.......................................................23

Scene file function.................................................23

Scene file setting method......................................23

Editing scene filenames (Example: USER files) ...23

Returning a scene filename to its default..............24

How to use file select ............................................24

List of scene file settings.......................................25

List of file settings..................................................25

3 (E)

Introduction

This is the first DV format integrated camera VTR that supports

standard cassettes. It combines the digital camera technology

fostered by broadcast equipment with the dependability of the

DVCPRO mechanism. It has a compact size, light weight and low-

power consumption, and it is capable of recording for many hours.

Both its camera unit and VTR unit incorporate digital signal

processing to achieve even greater improvements in picture quality

and stability.

Features

Features of the camera unit

Features of the VTR unit

≥1/2 type IT 3-CCD configuration

≥DV format

The camera’s high resolution of about 800 lines and its minimum

subject brightness of 0.5 lux make easy work of shooting under

low lighting conditions, and they achieve bright camera images

with a high sensitivity.

The VTR unit compresses the images using a component digital

recording system that incorporates the latest compression

technology. For recording the sound, the unit uses non-

compression PCM recording which achieves an excellent signal-

to-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and

reproducibility of the finely detailed parts. Both picture quality

and sound quality are taken to new heights by this format.

≥Digital processing incorporated

Full-blown digital processing circuitry fostered by broadcasting

applications is featured to ensure

sophisticated functions and a high level of dependability.

high performance,

≥Standard tape drive

The DVCPRO mechanism with its proven track recorded in

broadcasting applications has been put to use to ensure the

same high level of dependability while at the same time enabling

long recordings lasting up to a maximum of 270 minutes.

≥Replacement lens system

The bayonet system is employed to enable 1/2 lenses made by

Fujinon or Canon to be mounted for use.

≥High system capabilities

The unit comes with DV connectors as a standard accessory.

These enable hookup with other DV components and DV non-

linear devices.

The battery packs made by Anton Bauer and battery systems

made by other companies are all supported.

≥CC/ND filter with a 4-leaf configuration

adopted as a standard accessory

This configuration enables the optimum filter for the subject

brightness and colour temperature to be selected.

≥Shooting support functions

≥Other features

Frame-to-frame continuity

Scene file dial

This makes it easy to select six scene file settings to suit the

prevailing shooting conditions.

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 0 to +1 frame or less.

ATW (auto tracking white) function

The auto tracking white function comes in handy when

shooting successive scenes with different light sources.

Rec review function

This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10

seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This

enables what was recorded to be monitored without delay.

Quick focus function

This automatically controls the iris and shutter to provide

support for ensuring easy focusing.

Built-in time code generator/reader

Full auto function

This enables the time code information to be recorded on the

dedicated sub-code track and played back.

This is useful for emergency shooting when, for instance,

there is not enough time to perform the camera settings.

Time stamp function

Auto iris mode selection function

This superimposes the date and time onto the camera’s

images and records them.

This enables three auto iris settings to be selected. The

settings can easily be switched to match the shooting

conditions.

Interval rec function

This function enables simply interval shooting. It is

Menu jog dial system

particularly effective for shooting programmes on nature or

art.

A jog dial button enabling easy menu settings is provided on

the front panel of the camera.

4 (E)

System configuration

Wireless mic

receiver:

Mic kit:

AJ-MC700

WX-RJ700

1/5˝ viewfinder:

AJ-VF10

AJ-VF15

Mic holder:

AJ-MH700

Battery

chargers:

Panasonic batteries:

AU-BP402

AJ-BP490

Battery case:

AU-M402H

AG-B425

AJ-B450

Lens (bayonet type):

FUJINON/CANON

Anton Bauer batteries

Sony batteries:

BP-90

BP-L60/L90

NP-1B

Battery

case/holder

Digital Video Camera Recorder

AG-DVC200E

AC adapter:

AJ-B75

Rain cover:

SHAN-RC700

Cassette tapes:

AY-DV124MQ

AY-DV124PQ

AY-DV186MQ

AY-DV186PQ

AY-DV276MQ

Cleaning tape:

AY-DVCL

Soft carrying case:

AJ-SC900

<Note> Checking the lens shading compensation

This unit comes with a function which provides shading compensation for the lens. Check that the compensation is optimum for the type

of lens used. For further details, refer to “Lens adjustments and checks” (page 15).

Lens shading compensation data selection

USER

Lens classification

Lens other than A, B or C

S18 a 6.7BERM4

S18 a 6.7BRM4

S19 a 6.5BERM4

S19 a 6.5BRM4

YH18 a 6.7IRS

YH12 a 4.8IRS

YH18 a 6.7KRS/KP

(For AG-DVC200D)

YH14 a 7.3KRS

YH12 a 4.8KRS

S14 a 7.5BRM4

S17 a 6.6BRM4

S14 a 7.3BRM

(For AG-DVC200L)

Lens type

5 (E)

Parts and their functions

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RESET

COUNTER

TCG

AUDIO SELECT

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

AUTO

MAN

CH1

CH2

AUDIO IN

MIC POWER

FRONT

REAR

MIC

LINE

OFF

CH1

CH2

CH1

CH2

B 1

2 3 4 5

POWER switch

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch

This switch turns the power ON and OFF.

This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from

the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video

monitor.

VTR STBY/SAVE (tape protection) switch

This switches the power supply mode when the VTR is set to

the rec pause mode in which recording is temporarily

suspended.

STBY: In this mode, recording starts immediately by pressing

the VTR START button.

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.

SAVE:This is the tape protection mode. The tape drum is

stopped in the half-loading status. Less power is

consumed at this position than at the STBY position so

that the battery will supply power to the unit for a longer

period of time.

BARS:

Colour bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit

does not operate.

AUTO KNEE function

Compared with the STBY position, more time is taken to

start recording after the VTR START button is pressed.

When the switch is set to the SAVE position, the VTR

SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights up.

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

<Note>

When the PAUSE TIMER time has elapsed in the STBY mode,

the unit is automatically set to the SAVE mode. For further

details, refer to the table for <VTR OPTION> in the section on

the sub-menu screens (page 34).

≥When shooting scenes with a strong contrast

GAIN selector switch

When the camera screen is dark, turn this switch to a position

which will increase the gain and brighten the screen.

The gain for each item can be selected on-screen. For further

details, refer to the table for <SW MODE> in the section on the

setting menu screens (page 33).

L : The switch is normally set to this position. The gain at this

position was set to 0 dB at the factory prior to shipment.

M : The gain of the camera’s video amplifier is increased. The

gain at this position was set to 9 dB at the factory prior to

shipment.

WHITE BAL (white balance memory

selector) switch

A or B: When the AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch on the

front panel is operated to adjust the automatic white

balance, the adjusted value is automatically stored in A

or B.

PRST : The colour temperature is set to 3200K in the preset

mode. The AUTO W/B BAL switch does not work at this

position.

H : The gain of the camera’s video amplifier is increased even

more. The gain at this position was set to 18 dB at the

factory prior to shipment.

The automatic tracking white balance mode (ATW) can be set to

A, B or PRST. For further details, refer to the table for <SW

MODE> in the section on the sub-menu screens (page 33).

6 (E)

Parts and their functions

BREAKER switch

JOG dial button

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.

This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when

the MENU button B is at the ON position. When the synchro

scanning mode has been selected for the shutter speed, the

shutter speed can be easily adjusted more finely.

Push this button in after conducting an inspection or repairs

inside the unit. If there are no problems, the power will come

back on.

MENU button

This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF.

MONITOR (volume) control

This is used to adjust the volume of the monitor speaker or

earphone.

RESET button

This is used to reset the numerical value of the counter or time

code.

AUDIO LEVEL CH1, CH2 (audio channel 1,

2 recording level) controls

These are used to adjust the CH1 and CH2 recording levels

while monitoring the level meter inside the viewfinder.

<Note>

This value is reset immediately when the COUNTER has been

selected. When TC or UB has been selected, the reset button

works only when the TCG selector switch is at the SET position.

COUNTER selector switch

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POWER/WARNING lamp

This is used to switch the counter display.

COUNTER : A relative numerical value is displayed by the

counter. However, when the tape recording

includes discontinuous parts, the counter reading

may also lack continuity.

This lamp lights up green when the power is turned on, and it

flashes in green during interval recording. When a warning is

given, it lights up red or flashes in red to alert the user. For

further details, refer to “Warning system” (page 38).

: The time code is displayed.

: The user’s bit is displayed.

SPEAKER

The sound can be monitored through this speaker.

When an earphone is connected to the PHONE jack, the sound

of the speaker will be automatically cut off.

What can be monitored is the mixed sound of CH1 and CH2.

TCG selector switch

This sets the time code operation mode to FREE RUN, REC

RUN or SET. For further details, refer to “Time data settings”

(page 22).

SCENE FILE dial

This enables the camera settings that match the shooting

conditions to be selected. For further details, refer to “How to

use file select” (page 24).

AUDIO SELECT CH1, CH2 (audio channel 1,

2 auto/manual level adjustment selector)

switches

These are used to select the method used to adjust the audio

levels of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO:The audio level is adjusted automatically.

MAN: The audio level is adjusted manually.

MODE CHECK button

This enables the setting modes of the camera’s control switches

to be checked in the viewfinder.

QUICK FOCUS button

This supports the focusing of the subject. When it is pressed,

the lens iris is opened for about 10 seconds. It makes the depth

of field shallower and facilitates focusing.

AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switches

These are used to select the input signals to be recorded on

CH1 and CH2.

FRONT: The input signals from the microphone connected to

(MIC)

REAR : The input signals from the microphone connected to

(MIC) the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector are recorded.

REAR : The input signals from the line connected to the

(LINE) IN CH1/CH2 connector are recorded.

the MIC IN connector are recorded.

AUTO IRIS MODE selector switch

This is used to select the position that matches the shooting

conditions when shooting by automatically adjusting the lens

iris.

BACK.L: When making a back-lit subject brighter for shooting

STD

: For normal shooting

Mic power switches

These are used to turn the phantom power (+48V) for each rear

jack channel ON and OFF.

SPOT.L : For shooting a spot-lit subject

FULL AUTO button

<Note>

This is pressed when there is no time to check the camera unit’s

settings. The lens iris and white balance will be automatically

adjusted.

ON or OFF can be set for supplying the phantom power of the

front microphone using “FRONT MIC POWER” on the

<MIC/AUDIO> sub-menu screen.

FULL AUTO lamp

This lights up when FULL AUTO shooting is being performed.

Backup battery compartment

For further details on replacing the backup battery, refer to

“Replacing the backup battery” (page 40).

7 (E)

Parts and their functions

;

CC/ND filter selector knob

MIC IN (mic input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)

The accessory microphone is connected to this jack. The power

for the microphone is supplied from this jack.

This is used to select the filter to match the subject brightness.

1 :3200K

2 :5600K+1/8ND

3 :5600K

AUDIO OUT jacks (pin jacks)

An audio component is connected to these jacks. The sound for

channel 1 and channel 2 is output separately.

4 :5600K+1/64ND

Lens lever

This lever is tightened to secure the lens after the lens has been

attached to the lens mount.

GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

Supply the sync signal (black burst signal) to this connector

when gen-locking the camera pictures (CAM OUT jack) of the

unit.

Lens mount (bayonet type)

The lens is attached to this mount.

;

CAM OUT jack

This is the dedicated output jack for the camera’s pictures.

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. Bear in

mind that the switch does not work when it is set to the

ATW or PRST position.

S-VIDEO OUT jack (Y/C jack)

When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected

to the S-VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit’s playback

pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation

(such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is

executed.

ABB : The black balance is automatically adjusted.

SHUTTER switch

Viewfinder connector

This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic shutter.

OFF : The electronic shutter does not operate.

ON : The electronic shutter operates.

The viewfinder plug is connected to this connector.

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 “Electronic shutter settings” (page 21).

Viewfinder stopper screw

This screw is used to secure the viewfinder.

Light shoe

The video light or other such device is attached here.

VTR START/STOP button

This starts or stops the video recording.

Shoulder belt fittings

The shoulder belt (optional accessory) is attached here.

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.

8 (E)

Parts and their functions

REW

EJECT

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

1/;

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PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

The earphones (stereo) for monitoring sound are plugged in

here. When the earphones are connected, no sound will be

output from the speaker.

7 6 5

REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons/

lamps

TALLY lamp

≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the stop mode, the

high-speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is

established, and the corresponding lamp lights.

This lights up when the unit is set to the recording mode. It

flashes when it is being transferred to the recording mode.

≥When one of these button is pressed in the playback mode,

the 4a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is

established, and when the same button is pressed again, the

8a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is

established.

External DC input socket

This is the input socket of the external power supply (DC power

supply). When an AC adapter is connected here, power is

automatically supplied from the external source.

Each time the button is then pressed, the mode is switched

between 4a speed playback and 8a speed playback.

≥When one of these buttons is pressed in the STILL or REC

PAUSE mode, the 1a speed playback (rewind or fast forward)

is established while the button is held down. When the button

is released, the unit returns to the previous mode (STILL or

REC PAUSE).

AUDIO IN CH1, CH2 (audio input channel 1,

2) jacks (XLR, 3-pin)

An external microphone or line input signals are connected to

these jacks.

The variable speed playback mode is released by pressing the

STOP button, PLAY/PAUSE button or EJECT button.

DV I/F connector (complying with IEEE

1394 standard)

A digital video component or computer equipped with a DV

connector is connected to this connector using a DV cable

(optional accessory). For further details, refer to “Using the unit

with external components” (page 29).

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STOP button

The tape stops travelling when this button is pressed. However,

the button cannot be operated during recording. To stop

recording, first set the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then

press the STOP button.

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 taken out.

When the HDD adapter scheduled to be developed in the future

is connected here, it will be possible to supply a 7 V voltage.

PLAY/PAUSE button/lamp

Playback commences when this button is pressed, and the lamp

lights. When it is pressed again, the STILL mode is established,

and the lamp flashes.

When it is pressed once more, the playback mode is restored.

VIDEO OUT jack (BNC)

This is the composite video jack for a monitor.

<Note>

EJECT button

When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected

to the VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit’s playback

pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation

(such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is

executed. Use the exclusive camera output jack for backup

recording.

When this button is pressed, the cassette holder rises, and the

cassette tape can be inserted or removed. This button cannot

be operated while the unit is recording, in which case first set

the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then press the EJECT

button.

9 (E)

Preparation

Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490 battery pack made by Panasonic

Recharge the battery pack using the battery charger specifically designed for each individual battery pack. For the charging time and other

details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used.

Remove the battery holder.

Connect the plug of the battery pack to the

3 _{connector inside the battery case, and}

insert the battery pack into the case.

Disconnect these.

Battery holder

Disconnect these.

Label

surface

Attach the battery case to the unit.

1Connect the unit’s cable with the cable of the AU-M402H

battery case.

AU-BP402

battery pack

2Use a screwdriver to attach the AU-M402H battery case to

the unit.

The holes for tightening the screws can be seen when the

cover is opened and the rubber caps are raised. Use a

screwdriver to tighten the screws, and attach the battery

case to the unit. Ensure that the screws are tightened up as

far as they will go.

<Note>

Ensure that the power is turned off before connecting or

disconnecting the plugs.

Set the battery type.

<Note>

≥Do not pull the rubber caps with great force.

≥Be careful not to catch up the cables when attaching the

battery case.

Select the battery type using <BATTERY> on the sub-menu

screen.

Select “TYPE A” if the AJ-BP490 is to be used; select “NiCd12”

if the AU-BP402 is to be used. (See page 34)

Screws

Rubber caps

AU-M402H

battery case

Connect here.

10 (E)

Preparation

Using a battery pack made by

Anton Bauer

Using the NP-1B battery pack

made by Sony

Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery

charger made by Anton Bauer.

Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery

charger made by Sony.

For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating

instructions of the battery charger used.

For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating

instructions of the battery charger used.

Attach the battery pack made by Anton

Remove the battery holder.

1 _Bauer.

Refer to step 1 on page 10.

Power output connector for lighting

Attach the battery made by Sony to the

Battery pack made by Anton Bauer

2 _unit.

Battery case

Cover

Lighting control switch

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.

Screw provided

Mounting

with mounting

connector for

Hole

connector for

NP-1B

Insert the battery pack and slide it in the

2 _{direction of the arrow.}

First, remove the battery holder cover.

1 Attach the mounting connector for the NP-1B.

2 Use the mounting screws to mount the battery case.

3 Tighten the screw for the power supply contact.

4 Insert the top of the cover in the direction of the arrow.

5 Align the hole in the bottom of the cover (metal part) with the

hole in the bottom of the battery case, and attach using the

screw provided with mounting connector for NP-1B.

Set the battery type.

Release lever

Select the battery type using <BATTERY> on the sub-menu

screen.

Select “NiCd12” if the NP-1B is to be used. (See page 34)

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.

Set the battery type.

Select the battery type using <BATTERY> on the sub-menu

screen.

Example:Select “NiCd13” if the TRIMPAC13 is to be used;

select “NiCd14” if the TRIMPAC14 is to be used.

(See page 34)

11 (E)

Preparation

Using an AC power supply

(with the AJ-B75 AC adapter)

Attaching the lens

Raise the lens lever, and remove the

1 _{mount cap.}

Connect the unit’s external DC input

1 _{socket with the DC OUT socket on the AJ-}

Lens lever

Mount cap

B75 AC adapter.

Fit the centre mark on the lens into the

External DC input

socket

2 _{centre cutout on the top of the lens mount,}

and attach the lens.

Mark

AC adapter

≥AJ-B75 (optional accessory)

Turn on the AC adapter’s power.

Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.

Pull down the lens lever to secure the

3 _lens.

When an AC adapter other than the AJ-B75 is to be used,

check the pin signals of the external DC input socket.

Pin No

Signal

GND

–

2, 3

+12 V

External DC input socket

<Notes>

≥When both a battery pack and an AC adapter have been

connected, the power supplied from the AC adapter takes priority.

It is also possible to attach/remove a battery while the AC adapter

is being used.

Push the cable into the cable clamp, and

4 _{connect it to the LENS jack.}

≥When an AC adapter is to be used, the unit’s POWER switch must

be set to ON only after the AC adapter’s power has been turned

on. If the power is switched on in the reverse sequence, the AC

adapter’s output voltage will rise slowly, possibly causing the unit

to malfunction.

LENS jack

Proceed with the flange back adjustment

5 _{for the lens.}

<Notes>

≥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.

12 (E)

Preparation

Mounting the unit on a tripod

Attaching the viewfinder and

microphone

For details on the attachment and adjustments of the viewfinder and

microphone, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder.

Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod.

Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.

Tripod attachment

Attaching the shoulder belt

(optional accessory)

Tripod head

Shoulder belt

<Note>

Take account of the centre 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.

The tab opens

when it is

pressed.

Mount the unit on the tripod attachment.

To disengage the shoulder belt,

The tab opens

open the tabs of the attachment

parts, and disengage.

when it is

pressed.

<Note>

Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely.

Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks into

place.

Detaching the unit from the

tripod attachment

Tripod attachment

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 centre.

13 (E)

Preparation

Setting the camera ID

Setting the date and time

The camera ID is set on the <CAMERA ID> screen. Up to 12

alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used.

Proceed with the sub-menu operation

1 _{(page 30) to open the <TIME/DATE> screen.}

<Note>

The camera ID does not appear while the setting menu is displayed

even when colour bar signals are output.

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MINUTE

:01

:00

Proceed with the sub-menu operation

1 _{(page 30), and open the <CAMERA ID>}

screen.

TIME/DATESET:READY

CAMERAID:ID

¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

ID:

Turn the JOG dial button to select the item

2 _{to be changed, and press the JOG dial}

Turn the JOG dial button to move the

2 _{arrow (cursor) to the ID item.}

button.

CAMERAID:ID

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MINUTE

:01

:00

¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

ID:

TIME/DATESET:READY

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the

3 _{arrow (cursor) flashes to signal that the}

input mode has been established.

Keep turning the JOG dial button until the

Turn the JOG dial button to change the

4 _{character to be set appears.}

3 _{setting, and then press the button to enter it.}

When the button is turned, the character display is switched in

the following sequence:

When the setting is completed, turn the

4 _{JOG dial button to select TIME/DATE SET,}

Space: ∏

Letters of the alphabet: A through Z

Numbers: 0 through 9

and press the button.

The READY display changes from ACTIVE to OK, and the

clock function starts operating.

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MINUTE

:01

:00

Press the JOG dial button to enter the

5 _character.

TIME/DATESET:OK

Turn the JOG dial button to move the

6 _{arrow (cursor) to the next position (on the}

right), and repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 to enter

the remaining characters.

Press the MENU button to end the menu

5 _operation.

Press the MENU button to end the menu

7 _operation.

The setting menu is cleared, and the unit’s current status is

displayed.

The setting menu is cleared, and the unit’s current status is

displayed.

<Notes>

To change the ; back to >, press the JOG dial button when

the ; is above the colon (:).

≥The seconds cannot be set. The time always starts from zero

seconds.

≥At normal temperature with the power off, the clock will have an

accuracy of ±30 seconds/month. When accurate time is

necessary, check the time with the power on and reset to the

correct time.

<Note>

The camera ID input above will be recorded at the same time as the

colour bar signals.

14 (E)

Lens adjustments and checks

Proceed with the image settings.

Flange back adjustment

The flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the

image formation surface) is adjusted when a subject cannot be

brought into focus precisely using either the telephoto or the wide

angle positions when performing zoom operations.

1 Shoot a piece of paper with no colour unevenness.

2 Set the lens iris to manual, and adjust it so that a zebra

pattern fills the whole screen. Check that the lens iris is

between f/4 and f/11.

Once the flange back has been adjusted, it need not be re-adjusted

unless the lens is replaced. For details on the adjustment method

and lens positions, refer to the operating instructions of the lens

concerned.

<Notes>

≥Flicker tends to occur under fluorescent lights, mercury lamps

and other such lighting conditions. Use sunlight, halogen

lamps or a light source which rarely give rises to flicker.

≥If there is unevenness in the lighting, the zebra pattern will no

longer appear on some parts of the screen. In this situation,

adjust the lighting position, etc.

≥Adjust the lighting position, etc. also when the lens iris is not

between f/4 and f/11.

≥The electronic shutter must be left at the OFF setting.

White shading check

This unit enables the fixed data supporting three types of lens and

the data supporting any desired adjustments to be used for white

shading compensation. This data can be selected using LENS

SHADING on the sub-menu (see page 35).

Adjust the white balance and black

First, check that the type of lens used and the settings match. The

fixed data settings are as follows:

3 _balance.

Type A: Data for S18 a 6.7BERM4 (etc.) lenses.

Type B: Data for YH18 a 6.7KRS (etc.) lenses.

Type C: Data for S14 a 7.3BRM lens.

1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B, and use the

AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the automatic white

balance adjustment (AWB).

If the lens to be used does not correspond to any of these types,

proceed to adjust the white shading described below by performing

menu operations.

2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the automatic

black balance adjustment (ABB).

3 Once again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the

automatic white balance adjustment (AWB).

White shading adjustment

Repeat the operation in step 2- .

<Note>

Colouring may occur in the vertical direction near the open setting

of the lens iris even when the white shading has been adjusted.

This phenomenon is a characteristic inherent to lenses and optical

systems, and it is not indicative of a failure.

Proceed with the white shading

5 _adjustment.

1 Proceed with the menu operation (page 30), and open the

sub-menu LENS SHADING screen.

Proceed with the camera settings for the

1 _adjustment.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to align the cursor with LENS

SELECT, and press the button. Then turn the JOG dial

button further to align the cursor with USER, and press the

button to select this item.

1 Mount the lens on the camera.

Do not forget to attach the lens cable.

2 Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB).

3 Use the JOG dial button to align the cursor with SHADING

(USER), and select this item.

3 If the lens comes with an extender, disengage the extender

ACTIVE appears on the screen to indicate that the white

shading is being automatically adjusted. The adjustment is

completed when the ACTIVE display is cleared and OK

appears.

function.

4 Proceed with the menu operation (page 30) to open the sub-

menu <LENS SHADING> screen, and set “LENS SELECT”

to USER.

4 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen.

If the lens comes with an extender, engage

6 _{the extender function, and repeat steps 2}

through 5.

AWB memory

selector switch

SHUTTER

GAIN: L (0 dB)

MENU button

JOG dial button

switch

AUTO W/B BAL

switch

15 (E)

Viewfinder displays

Viewfinder lamp displays

Viewfinder screen status displays

In addition to the images, messages indicating the unit’s settings

and the operation mode appear on the viewfinder screen.

Also displayed are the centre marker and safety zone markers.

At the top, bottom and right edges of the screen are the items which

have been set to ON using the sub-menu <MARKER/ZEBRA>, <VF

DISPLAY 1/2> and <VF DISPLAY 2/2> screens or the switches

relating to the viewfinder displays. When a setting has been

changed or an adjustment is made, a message informing the user

of the setting details, adjustment transition status and adjustment

result is displayed for about 3 seconds.

REC

For further details, refer to the items concerned on the sub-menu

<MARKER/ZEBRA>, <VF DISPLAY 1/2>, <VF DISPLAY 2/2>,

<!LED>, <CAMERA ID> and <TIME DATE> screens.

BATT

VTR

SAVE

TAPE NEAR END FLUO.

iREC TCG 12:34:56:00

AWB+02

The displays shown in the example are those of the AJ-VF10.

(For details on the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of

the viewfinder available as an optional accessory.)

Z78

32K

ATW

F5.6

¢1¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

¢2¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

;

REC (record) lamp

This lights up red during recording. It flashes when an error has

occurred. For further details, refer to “Warning system” (page

38).

SPOT

160

QUICK FOCUS

LOW LIGHT

FL1

D01-May-01 23:59:00

CH1

=========

48K CH2

¢¢¢min

13.4V

(irregular operation status warning) lamp

This lights up when the unit is placed in an irregular operation

status for any of the items set to ON in the sub-menu <!LED>.

For details on selecting the items subject to the

display, refer to sub-menu <!LED> (page 37).

Status displays on the viewfinder screen when the

MODE CHECK switch is ON (normal)

lamp

TAPE NEAR END FLUO.

TCG 12:34:56.00

BATT (battery) lamp

This starts flashing several minutes before the battery voltage

drops to the level where the battery can no longer be used, and

it remains lit when the battery can no longer be used. To

prevent an interruption to operation, replace the battery before

the battery becomes completely discharged. For further details,

refer to “Warning system” (page 38).

SCENE

F1:FLUO.

WHITE :A 3.6K

KNEE :MANUAL A.IRIS:BACK

GAIN :0dB

FILTER:1

GAMMA :NORMAL

COLOUR:+10

SKIN :OFF

SHUT :OFF

!¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

D01-May-01 23:59:00

VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lamp

This lights up when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE.

It goes off during recording.

CH1

=========

48K CH2

min

13.4V

¢¢¢

Status displays on the viewfinder screen when the

MODE CHECK switch is ON (FULL AUTO)

<Note>

After the period set for the pause timer is exceeded during Rec

Pause, or after 1 minute has passed during Pause (Still), the

unit will automatically switch to SAVE mode and the lamp will

light, regardless of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch position.

TAPE NEAR END

FULL

TCG 12:34:56.00

SCENE

F1:FLUO.

FULL AUTO

FILTER:1

GAMMA :NORMAL

SKIN :OFF

!¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

D01-May-01 23:59:00

CH1

=========

48K ^CH2

¢¢¢min

13.4V

16 (E)

Viewfinder displays

Display item

What is displayed

Status causing the display to appear

Displayed when the lens extender is being used.

1 Extender display

iREC

Indicates the interval recording mode. For further details, refer to

“INTERVAL REC function” (page 28).

2 INTERVAL REC

status display

TCG 12:59:59:24

TCR 12:59:59:24

UBG AB:CD:EF:00

UBR AB:CD:EF:00

CNT 01:59:59

Indicates the TCG (time code generator) value.

Indicates the TCR (time code reader) value.

Indicates the UBG (user’s bit generator) value.

Indicates the UBR (user’s bit reader) value.

Indicates the COUNTER (counter) value.

3 Time code display

Displayed when ON is selected as the CENTRE MARK setting (see page

35). It indicates the centre of the viewfinder screen.

4 Centre marker

Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A.

Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A, and the colour

temperature is lower than the display range.

5 1st line message

display (changes in

switch settings)

AWB Ach ¢.¢K

AWB Ach ¢.¢K UNDER

Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A, and the colour

temperature is higher than the display range.

AWB Ach ¢.¢K OVER

Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B.

Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B, and the colour

temperature is lower than the display range.

AWB Bch ¢.¢K

AWB Bch ¢.¢K UNDER

Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B, and the colour

temperature is higher than the display range.

AWB Bch ¢.¢K OVER

Displayed when AWB has been switched to PRE.

AWB PRE ¢.¢K

AUTO KNEE ON

AUTO KNEE OFF

GAIN ¢¢dB

Displayed when AUTO KNEE has been changed from OFF to ON.

Displayed when AUTO KNEE has been changed from ON to OFF.

Displayed when the gain has been switched.

Displayed when the filter has been switched.

FILTER ¢

Displayed when the shutter has been set to OFF.

Displayed when the shutter has been set to ON.

Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch setting has been changed.

Displayed when FULL AUTO has been changed from OFF to ON.

Displayed when FULL AUTO has been changed from ON to OFF.

SHUTTER OFF

SHUTTER 1/¢¢¢¢

IRIS MODE ¢¢¢¢

FULL AUTO ON

FULL AUTO OFF

SCENE FILE USER

SCENE FILE 1

SCENE FILE 2

SCENE FILE 3

SCENE FILE 4

SCENE FILE STD

Displayed when the scene file dial setting has been switched.

(AWB, ABB operation AWB ACTIVE

Displayed while the AWB operation is in progress.

Displayed when AWB is completed error-free.

displays)

AWB OK ¢.¢K

AWB OK ¢.¢K UNDER

Displayed when AWB is completed error-free, and the colour temperature is

outside the display range (under ¢.¢K).

AWB OK ¢.¢K OVER

Displayed when AWB is completed error-free, and the colour temperature is

outside the display range (over ¢.¢K).

AWB NG

Displayed when AWB is completed with an error.

AWB PRE

ATW MODE

ABB ACTIVE

ABB OK

Displayed when AWB cannot be performed because AWB is set to PRE.

Displayed when ATW (full time auto white balance) is in progress.

Displayed while the ABB operation is in progress.

Displayed when ABB is completed error-free.

ABB NG

Displayed when ABB is completed with an error.

colour temp LOW

colour temp HIGH

LEVEL OVER

LOW LIGHT

UNSTABLE CONDITION

TIME OVER

Warns that the colour temperature is too low during the AWB operation.

Warns that the colour temperature is too high during the AWB operation.

Warns that the brightness is too high during the AWB operation.

Warns that the brightness is too low during the AWB operation.

Warns that the screen is not stable during the AWB or ABB operation.

Warns that the AWB or ABB processing could not be completed within the

allotted time.

5 2nd line message

display

(error result message

displayed after AWB

or ABB has been

performed)

SPOT

BACK

Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch is at the SPOT.L position.

Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch is at the BACK.L position.

6 IRIS MODE switch

status display

QUICK FOCUS

Displayed when QUICK FOCUS is ON.

7 QUICK FOCUS

display

17 (E)

Viewfinder displays

Display item

What is displayed

Status causing the display to appear

Displayed when the shutter speed has been set to SYNCHRO SCAN.

Displayed when a fixed shutter speed has been set.

Displayed when SUPER V (high vertical resolution mode) has been set.

8 Shutter speed

1/¢¢.¢

1/60 - 1/2000

SUPER V

LOW LIGHT

Displayed when the brightness has been reduced.

9 LOW LIGHT warning

display

48k

32k

Indicates that a frequency of 48 kHz has been selected.

Indicates that a frequency of 32 kHz has been selected.

: AUDIO sampling

frequency display

<Note>

With a 1394 input, the input status is displayed.

Indicates the audio levels of CH1 and CH2 (see page 27).

; Audio level meter

display

REC WARNING

SLACK E-¢¢

Indicates the occurrence of an error during recording.

Indicates the occurrence of an error caused by the mechanism. Depending

on the type of error, the power may be cut off automatically. (*1)

< VTR warning

display/voltage

warning display

<Note>

For details on the codes displayed, refer to “Error codes” (page 40).

HUMID

Indicates that condensation has formed.

SERVO

TAPE NEAR END

TAPE END

BATT NEAR END

BATT END

Servo lock is not engaged during recording or playback.

The signal level from the tape has dropped.

The tape is nearing its end (there are about 2 minutes left).

The tape has stopped at the tape end.

The battery is nearly flat.

The tape has stopped because the battery is flat.

An MP tape has been loaded. The tape is automatically ejected.

It is time to replace the backup battery.

MP TAPE

BACKUP BATT EMPTY

FULL

Displayed when the FULL AUTO switch has been set to ON.

Indicates the filenames (8 characters) set for the scene files.

= FULL AUTO/SCENE

FILE display

Filename which has been set

The adjustment amount is displayed when ON has been selected as the

“COLOUR TEMP” setting (see page 36) and the colour temperature has

been adjusted finely. It is not displayed when OFF is selected or only ATW

has been set.

> AWB colour

temperature fine

adjustment amount

display

AWB+¢¢

Z00 - Z99

Indicates the zoom amount. However, most 1/2-inch size lenses have no

zoom position return. In such a case, this item is not displayed even if ON

has been selected as the display setting.

? Zoom display

Indicates the colour temperature.

@ AWB colour

¢.¢K

temperature display

Ach

Bch

PRE

ATW

The WHITE BAL switch has been set to channel A.

The WHITE BAL switch has been set to channel B.

The WHITE BAL switch has been set to PRE.

The full time auto white balance has been set.

A ATW, AWB channel

display

Displayed when the lens cable has not been connected.

Displayed when the lens iris has been opened.

Indicates the lens iris value.

B F value display

OPEN

F2.0 - F16

Displayed when the lens iris has been closed.

<Note>

This item appears when using a lens equipped with a function that displays

the aperture value.

0 - 36dB

Displays the current gain value.

C Gain display

FL1 - FL4

FL–

Displays the filter position.

Displayed when filter has not been set to the proper position.

D Filter display

01-May-01 00:00:00

The 24-hour system is used for the clock display.

E Calendar/clock

(Day-month-year and hours-minutes-seconds displayed)

display

The input voltage is displayed.

F Voltage display

¢¢.¢V

The number of “∫” squares serves as a rough guideline to indicate how

much battery charge remains. When the battery still has a sufficient charge,

four of these squares are displayed. These squares can be displayed

except when Type A or Type B has been selected as the <BATTERY

SELECT> setting on the BATTERY sub-menu. (See page 34)

BAR display

B ∫∫∫∫

18 (E)

Viewfinder displays

Display item

What is displayed

Status causing the display to appear

“D” is displayed only when a VF DISPLAY setting has been selected. This is

to enable the user to differentiate between the screen displays when

“TIME+DATE” (see page 36) has been selected as the TIME/DATE setting

on <VF DISPLAY 2/2> and when “REC” has been selected as the TIME

STAMP setting (see page 34) on <VTR OPTION>.

G Calendar/clock status

switching display

H Remaining

tape/recording inhibit

display

¢¢¢min

Normally, “¢¢¢min” is lit, and it flashes when the tape is nearly at its end.

END

INH

When the tape reaches the end, “

END” lights.

When recording is inhibited, “

INH” lights.

IND+003

This lights during an INDEX search. A positive number denotes an index

count in the forward direction, and a negative number denotes an index

count in the reverse direction. With each detection, the value is

decremented to zero, and when the tape stops, the remaining tape display is

restored.

Corner

Box

16:9 full box: 3 types

: 3 types

The safety zone markers selected for 01 through 09 in SAFETY ZONE are

displayed. For further details, refer to the table for “SAFETY ZONE” (page

35) on the <MARKER/ZEBRA> sub-menu.

I Safety zone markers

SUPER-V

EXT ON

FIL No1

FIL wo No1

FIL NG

Displayed when SUPER-V is set to ON.

Displayed when EXTENDER is set to ON.

Displayed when FILTER is set to 1.

Displayed when FILTER is set to a number other than 1.

Displayed when FILTER is set to NG.

J Cause of !LED

lighting display

(this item appears

only during a MODE

check)

SHUT wo 1/100

SHUT ON

WHITE ATW

WHITE PRE

GAIN wo 0dB

Displayed when SHUTTER is set to a speed other than 1/100.

Displayed when SHUTTER is set to ON.

Displayed when ATW has been selected for AWB.

Displayed when the AWB switch has been set to PRE.

Displayed when a gain value other than 0 dB has been selected.

Selecting the viewfinder screen display

Status displayed

when the

Display/non-

display selected

Display/non-

display selected Displayed and

by VF DISPLAY

Displayed

during playback

corresponding

status is

can be cleared

MARKER/ZEBRA 1/2 or 2/2

established

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

1 Extender display

2 INTERVAL REC status display

3 Time code display

4 Centre marker

5 Message display

6 IRIS MODE switch status display

7 QUICK FOCUS display

8 Shutter speed display

9 LOW LIGHT warning display

: AUDIO sampling frequency display

; Audio level meter display

< VTR warning display/voltage warning display

= FULL AUTO/SCENE FILE display

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

AWB colour temperature fine adjustment amount display

–

? Zoom display

–

@ AWB colour temperature display

A ATW, AWB channel display

B F value display

C Gain display

D Filter display

E Calendar/clock display

F Voltage display, BAR display

G Calendar/clock status switching display

H Remaining tape/recording inhibit display

I Safety zone markers

–

≤

–

≤

–

≤

–

19 (E)

White balance and black balance adjustment

Better pictures will be produced by performing the white balance

and black balance adjustments in the sequence of AWB (white

balance adjustment) > ABB (black balance adjustment) > AWB.

Normally, there is no need to re-adjust the black balance even when

Adjust the lens iris.

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB

4 _{and release it.}

the power is turned on again.

<Notes>

The switch returns to the centre, and the white balance is

automatically adjusted.

Even though the brightness under artificial lighting and especially

under fluorescent lights and mercury lamps may appear to be

constant, the strengths of the red, green and blue colours change in

synchronization with the power line frequency. Particularly in areas

where this frequency is 60 Hz, the unit’s vertical sync frequency

(50 Hz) and the lighting frequency (60 Hz) will be subject to mutual

interference, causing the colour phase to change as time passes

and flicker to be generated. This makes it impossible to attain the

white balance properly. It is recommended that the white balance

be attained using the settings shown in the table below.

A message corresponding to the AWB

5 _{execution status appears inside the}

viewfinder.

For details, refer to the viewfinder displays (page 16).

<Notes>

≥When the gain selection value has been changed, ensure that

white balance is attained. This will ensure better pictures.

≥If the white balance adjustment was not completed without an

error, an error message appears inside the viewfinder. Try

performing the adjustment again.

Power line frequency

50 Hz

Shutter speed

OFF

60 Hz

1/60

If the error message persists even after another attempt at

adjustment, consult your dealer or a Panasonic Service Centre

representative.

Automatic white balance adjustment

If there is no time to adjust the white balance, set the WHITE BAL

switch to PRST. The white balance will be attained for the filter

according to the FILTER control (outer) setting position.

The automatic tracking white balance operation is performed when

ATW has been set ahead of time for the A, B and PRE positions of

the WHITE BAL switch: this comes in handy at such a time.

Set the switches to the positions shown in

1 _{the figure.}

1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.

2 Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM.

3 Normally, set the GAIN selector switch to 0 dB.

If it is too dark at this setting, set the gain to a more

appropriate level.

Automatic black balance adjustment

4 Set the CC/ND filter selector knob to the position

corresponding to the lighting conditions.

The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases.

≥When the unit is to be used for the first time

≥When the unit is to be used after it has not been used for a

prolonged period

≥When the unit is to be used where the ambient temperature has

changed significantly

≥When the gain selection value has been changed

≥When the MASTER GAMMA setting has been changed

CC/ND filter

selector

knob

WHITE BAL

switch

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE

switch

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to ABB

1 _{and release it.}

The switch returns to the centre, the iris is automatically set to

the shielded mode, and the adjustment is performed.

AUTO W/B BAL

switch

GAIN selector switch

A message corresponding to the ABB

2 _{execution status appears inside the}

Erect a white pattern at a location subject

2 _{to the same conditions as the light source}

viewfinder.

illuminating the subject, zoom in, and fill

the screen with white.

For details, refer to the viewfinder displays (page 16).

Something white (a piece of white fabric or a white wall) near

the subject can be used instead. The required size of the

white object is shown in the figure below.

<Notes>

≥If the black balance adjustment was not completed without an

error, an error message appears inside the viewfinder. Try

performing the adjustment again.

If the error message persists even after another attempt at

adjustment, consult your dealer or a Panasonic Service Centre

representative.

≥The gain switching circuit is automatically switched while the black

balance is being adjusted. Although flicker or noise may appear

on the viewfinder screen, this is not indicative of malfunctioning.

At least one-fourth of the screen width

At least one-fourth of the screen height

<Note>

Do not allow any high-brightness spots inside the screen.

20 (E)

Electronic shutter settings

Shutter modes

Shutter modes and shutter speeds that can be set

Press the SHUTTER switch to SEL again,

2 _{and repeat until the desired mode or}

Mode

Standard

Shutter speed

Applications

speed is displayed.

1/60, 1/120, 1/250,

1/500, 1/1000 and

1/2000 (sec.)

When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the display

changes in the following sequence.

For shooting fast-moving subjects

clearly

Standard mode

SYNCHRO

SCAN

Within the 50.2 Hz to For shooting monitor screens with

248.0 Hz range

minimal striping in the horizontal

direction

1/60

1/120

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

SUPER V

For improving the vertical resolution

SUPER V

mode

SYNCHRO SCAN

mode

<Notes>

≥Whatever mode is set for the electronic shutter, the faster the

shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity.

≥In the automatic iris mode, the faster the shutter speed, the more

the iris opens and the shallower the depth of focus.

≥When SUPER V has been selected, the camera’s sensitivity will

be halved.

<Note>

The SUPER V mode is not selected as the factory setting. For this

reason, it is not displayed at the factory setting.

To select SUPER V mode, set the “SUPER V” of the sub-menu

<SW MODE> screen to ON. (See page 33)

Setting the synchro scanning mode

Setting the shutter mode and speed

≥In the shutter speed and standard mode, the shutter speed is set

by selecting the SHUTTER switch position.

≥In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be easily

changed by operating the JOG dial button.

Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL

1 _{and set to SYNCHRO SCAN.}

The setting can be continuously selected within the 50.2 Hz to

248.0 Hz range by rotating the JOG dial button up or down.

<Note>

Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to

1 _SEL.

After the JOG dial button is rotated up or down while being pressed,

the setting will continue to change as long as the button is pressed

(even without the button being rotated).

The current shutter setting appears in the area of the

viewfinder screen where messages notifying the user of

changes made to settings appear.

SHUTTER switch

JOG dial button

21 (E)

Time data settings

When both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, the user’s bit is set first.

The time code can be set from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.

Setting the user’s bit

Setting the time code

By setting the user’s bit, memos (date, time) and other information

consisting of up to 8 hexadecimal digits can be recorded on the

sub-code track.

Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to TC.

Set the TCG switch to SET.

Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to UB.

“TCG ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢” now appears in the viewfinder. Set

the time code by performing the same operations used to set

the user’s bit.

Set the TCG switch to SET.

“UBG ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢” now appears in the viewfinder. Select

a number for the flashing part by rotating the JOG dial button,

and press the JOG dial button to enter it. When the number is

entered, the flashing moves to the next character on the right

so that another number can be input in the same way until the

user’s bit is set.

Set the TCG switch.

Set this to F-RUN to advance the time code in the free-run

mode or R-RUN to advance it in the rec-run mode.

<Note>

The backup accuracy of the time code will be out by several frames

when the POWER switch has been set from ON to OFF and then

back to ON again.

Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.

Select the “UB MODE” on the sub-menu

4 _{<VTR FUNCTION> screen. (See page 34)}

Concerning the user’s bit memory function

The user’s bit settings (except for the actual time) are automatically

stored in the memory and retained even after the power has been

turned off.

<Notes>

≥When DATE is selected for “UB MODE” on the sub-menu <VTR

FUNCTION>, the year/month/day on the TIME/DATE screen will

function in real time.

≥When TIME is selected for “UB MODE” on the sub-menu <VTR

FUNCTION>, the hours/minutes/seconds on the TIME/DATE

screen will function in real time.

22 (E)

Scene files

Scene file function

Editing scene filenames

The values of the camera setup tailored to different shooting

conditions can be stored in the unit’s memory in the form of files.

During shooting, the file required can be called instantly simply by

turning the SCENE FILE dial.

(Example: USER file)

Rotate the SCENE FILE dial to select the

1 _{scene file whose name is to be changed.}

The following six files were stored in the memory before the unit

was shipped from the factory.

USER: FACTORY (user file)

Proceed with the menu operations (page

2 _{30) to open the <SCENE FILE> screen.}

: FLUO. (fluorescent light file)

This file’s settings establish the mode which is best suited to indoor

shooting where the characteristics of fluorescent lights are taken into

consideration.

Rotate the JOG dial button to move “>” to

3 _{the NAME EDIT item, and press the JOG}

: SPARKLNG (sparkling file)

dial button.

This file’s settings establish the mode which is best suited to wedding

receptions, etc. where the subject is to be livened up.

: COOL (cool file)

This file’s settings establish the mode which is best suited to outdoor

shooting to produce images with an overall bluish tinge.

: RETRO (retro file)

NAMEEDIT USER:FACTORY

--------

FILENAME USER:FACTORY

F1:FLUO.

F2:SPARKLNG

F3:COOL

F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY

This file’s settings establish the mode for producing images with an

overall reddish tinge to create the atmosphere of bygone days.

STD : FACTORY (standard file)

WRITE(USER):READY

INIT(USER):READY

Scene file setting method

The scene file settings are changed using the SCENE FILE dial and

Rotate the JOG dial button to move “;” to

4 _{a point above the character of the filename}

the sub-menu <SCENE FILE> screen.

to be changed.

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the

5 _{“;” position flashes, and the input mode}

is established.

;

AUDIO

QUICK FOCUS

NAMEEDIT USER:FACTORY

--------

MODE CHECK

AUTO IRIS MODE

FILENAME USER:FACTORY

F1:FLUO.

CH1

SCENE FILE

USER

BACK.L

STD

SPOT.L

RESET

COUNTER

TCG

MONITOR

FULL AUTO

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

F2:SPARKLNG

F3:COOL

F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY

STD

MIC POWER

OFF

CH1

CH2

VTR

GAIN

OUTPUT WHITE BAL

STBY

WRITE(USER):READY

INIT(USER):READY

POWER

OFF

Rotate the JOG dial button until the next

6 _{character to be changed appears.}

SCENE FILE dial

When the button is turned, the character display is switched in

the following sequence:

Space: ∏

Letters of the alphabet: A through Z

Numbers: 0 through 9

Symbols: ', >, <, /, -

Press the JOG dial button to enter the

7 _character.

Rotate the JOG dial button to move the

8 _{arrow (cursor) to the next position (on the}

right), and repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 to enter

the remaining characters. (Not more than

8 characters may be used for a filename.)

To change the ; back to >, press the JOG dial button when

the ; is above the colon (:).

23 (E)

Scene files

How to use file select

Up to four menu setting parameters other than scene files can be

stored in the memory. These parameters are MAIN 1/2 and MAIN

2/2 menu items. For further details, refer to “List of file settings”

(page 25).

Rotate the JOG dial button to move “>” to

9 _{the WRITE item.}

Files are written and read on the sub-menu <DATA READ/WRITE>

screen (page 33). When the unit was shipped from the factory, the

default values (factory settings) were stored in four files.

Proceed with the menu operations (page 30) to display the sub-

menu <DATA READ/WRITE> screen.

NAMEEDIT USER:TARO

--------

FILENAME USER:FACTORY

F1:FLUO.

F2:SPARKLNG

F3:COOL

F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY

WRITE(USER):READY

INIT(USER):READY

Operate the JOG dial button to select 1, 2,

1 _{3 or 4 as the FILE SELECT number.}

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the

FILESELECT :1

10_{following message is displayed.}

FILEREAD(1):READY

FILEWRITE(1):READY

READFACTORY:READY

NAMEEDIT USER:TARO

--------

FILENAME USER:FACTORY

F1:FLUO.

F2:SPARKLNG

F3:COOL

F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY

WRITE(USER):NO

INIT(USER):READY

Proceed with writing setting statuses in a

2 _{file or calling them from a file.}

1 To write the unit’s setting statuses in the file with the

selected number when it is selected, execute FILE WRITE

Rotate the JOG dial button to select YES,

11_{and press the JOG dial button.}

(

(where the number of the selected file is input into “ ”).

¢)

2 To call the unit’s setting statuses from the file with the

selected number, execute FILE READ (

When the data has been written (saved), the following

message is displayed.

¢)

3 To return to the default statuses, execute READ FACTORY.

For details on this operation, refer to the scene file settings.

NAMEEDIT USER:TARO

--------

FILENAME USER:TARO

F1:FLUO.

F2:SPARKLNG

F3:COOL

F4:RETRO

STD:FACTORY

WRITE(USER):OK

INIT(USER):READY

<Note>

Repeat step 11 if the NG display appears.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu

12_operation.

The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the

unit’s current statuses appear on the viewfinder screen.

Returning a scene filename to

its default

Rotate the JOG dial button to move “>” to the INIT item, and

perform steps 10 and 11 of “Editing scene filenames” in the

previous section.

The scene filenames are returned to their defaults (factory settings).

<Note>

The scene file setting data are also returned to their default values.

24 (E)

Scene files

List of scene file settings

The scene file factory settings are listed in the tables below.

Use them as a reference when making changes to a USER file.

Setting item

STD

USER

Remarks

FLUO.

SPARKLNG

COOL

RETRO

FACTORY

A. IRIS LEVEL

A. IRIS PEAK/AVE

A. IRIS SPEED

PEAK, 0

BLACK STR/PRESS

MASTER GAMMA

NORM

–10

NORM

PRE COLOUR TEMP

Ach

+10

–20

Bch

+10

–20

SKIN TONE DTL

SKIN TONE RANGE

OFF

NORM

OFF

NORM

OFF

NORM

OFF

NORM

OFF

NORM

OFF

NORM

H DETAIL

V DETAIL

DTL CORING

H. DTL FREQ.

MATRIX

CHROMA LEVEL

CHROMA PHASE

MASTER PED

KNEE POINT

3 MHz

88%

3 MHz

88%

–5

–4

3 MHz

88%

ADJ

List of file settings

The items which can be selected by the file select function are listed in the tables below.

The factory settings have been set for all the default values.

Changes can be made to the settings in file numbers 1 to 4 to suit the prevailing application in mind.

Setting item

1 to 4

Remarks

Setting item

1 to 4

Remarks

Setting item

1 to 4

Remarks

BATTERY SELECT

TYPE A NEAR END

TYPE A END

TYPE B NEAR END

TYPE B END

FILTER

GAIN

WHITE BAL

COLOUR TEMP

IRIS (F Number)

ZOOM

LOW GAIN

0 dB

9 dB

18 dB

OFF

ENABLE

NiCd14

11.6 V

11.2 V

12.7 V

12.4 V

MID GAIN

HIGH GAIN

ATW

SUPER V

QUICK FOCUS

FULL AUTO

SCENE FILE

FRONT MIC POWER

FRONT MIC

REAR MIC CH1

REAR MIC CH2

MIC LOWCUT CH1

MIC LOWCUT CH2

LINE CH1

TCG

TCG/TCR

CH1+CH2

–50 dB

–60 dB

–6 dB

LEVEL METER

TAPE REMAIN

BATTERY

VIDEO OUT MENU

VIDEO OUT SEL

REMOTE SELECT

ENC

LOCAL

SHUTTER SPEED

IRIS (SPOT, BACK)

AUTO/SCENE NAME

LOW LIGHT

TIME/DATE

EXTENDER

AUDIO SAMPLING

OFF

UB MODE

FIRST REC TC

BACK TALLY

FF/REW SPEED

AUDIO SAMPLING

LINE CH2

USER

REGEN

x100

48 K

SAFETY ZONE

CENTRE MARK

ZEBRA1 DETECT

ZEBRA2 DETECT

ZEBRA2

70%

85%

SPOT

<! LED>

GAIN

WHITE

SHUTTER

FILTER

TIME STAMP

REC TIME

INTERVAL TIME

PAUSE TIMER

W/O 0 dB

OFF

NO-REC

00m05s

00h0m010s

10 min

VF DTL

EXTENDER

SUPER V

OFF

25 (E)

Normal recording

Recording methods

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Press the EJECT button to open the

2 _{cassette compartment, and insert the}

cassette tape.

POWER

≥Before proceeding with the recording, check that the

cassette tab has been set to the REC position.

≥This unit is used exclusively for standard cassettes.

OFF

REC

SAVE

Set the camera unit’s switches as follows.

Use the white balance selector switch to select the

desired white balance mode.

Set the OUTPUT selector switch to CAM.

Set the GAIN selector switch to the setting that

supports the subject brightness.

Select the desired shutter speed as required.

(Normally, the shutter is used at the OFF setting.)

When the white balance selector switch is set to A or

B, adjust the white balance.

≥For details on the above switches, refer to “Parts and their

functions” (pages 7 to 8).

Point the camera at the subject, and adjust

4 _{the lens iris, focus and zoom.}

Press the VTR START/STOP button to start

5 _{the recording.}

Press the VTR START/STOP button to stop

6 _{the recording.}

Scene-to-scene continuity

Scene-to-scene continuity is possible 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 lens RET button. It takes about

1 _{press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back}3 _{two seconds to complete the preparation}

the tape.

for the scene-to-scene continuity.

At the place on the tape where continuity

Press the VTR START button or lens VTR

2 _{is to be maintained, press the PLAY/}4 _{button to start the recording.}

PAUSE (or STOP) button again to stop the

tape.

26 (E)

Audio recording

Selecting the audio input signals

Select the desired input signals using the

Monitor

speaker

AUDIO LEVEL

CH1 control

AUDIO LEVEL

CH2 control

1 _{AUDIO IN switch.}

To use the front microphone

To use the rear microphone

To use the audio products

<Notes>

Select FRONT (MIC).

Select REAR (MIC).

Select REAR (LINE).

AUDIO

SELECT

switch

≥When the front microphone has been selected, select ON as the

<FRONT MIC POWER> setting for the MIC/AUDIO sub-menu

item if the phantom mic (+48 V) needs to be supported. (See

page 35)

≥When the exterior microphone is selected and phantom mic

(+48 V) needs to be supported, set the mic power switch to ON.

AUDIO IN

switch

PHONES

jack

JOG dial button

MONITOR control

Mic power switch

Adjusting the audio recording level

When the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO,

the input levels of the CH1 and CH2 sound are automatically

adjusted.

TAPE NEAR END FLUO.

iREC TCG 12:34:56:00

AWB+02

Z78

32K

ATW

F5.6

To adjust the input levels of the CH1 and CH2 sound manually,

proceed as follows:

¢1¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

¢2¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

FL1

Set the AUTO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector

SPOT

160

QUICK FOCUS

LOW LIGHT

1 _{switch to MAN.}

D01-May-01 23:59:00

CH1

=========

48K CH2

¢¢¢min

13.4V

While monitoring the audio level meter

2 _{inside the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO}

LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls in such a

way that the maximum input level does not

exceed “- - - - - + - - +.”

CH1

CH2

<Note>

–32 –28 –24 –20 –16 –12 –8 –4 0dB

If the audio input level drops to the extent that there is no input,

some noise will be recorded at the start point of the recording. Set

the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls to ensure that this does

not occur.

The reference value

Monitoring the sound during

recording

The audio input signals can be monitored through the monitor

speaker or earphone. When the PHONES jack is used, no sound

will be heard through the monitor speaker.

The volume of the monitored sound can be adjusted using the

MONITOR control.

<Note>

Howl may be caused if the volume of the audio monitor speaker is

too high. In this situation, rotate the audio monitor level control to a

lower level which does not give rise to howl.

27 (E)

Playback

(checking what has been recorded)

When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback images can be viewed in black and white on the viewfinder screen. At the same

time, colour playback images can be monitored from the VIDEO OUT connector.

<Note>

When the PLAY/PAUSE button is used to start playback from STOP mode, audio output may be delayed behind video output. To check

both the audio and video output from the tape at the same time, start playback from STILL mode. Note that when the PLAY button is used to

change STILL (still picture) mode to PLAY, the playback screen may be disturbed for an instant, however this will not affect the recording.

Rec review

When recording is temporarily stopped and the RET button on the lens is pressed, the last two seconds of the recording on the tape is

automatically rewound, and the playback images for those seconds appear in the viewfinder. These functions makes it possible to check

whether the recording has been performed as intended.

After the images have been played back, the recording start standby status is restored.

If the RET button is held down, up to 10 seconds on the tape can be rewound and played back.

<Notes>

≥The rec review function cannot be used unless the recording is at least one second long.

≥During the rec review operation, the rec review images are output to not only the viewfinder but the video output connectors (VIDEO OUT

connector, S-VIDEO connector) as well. Bear in mind that the rec review images will be recorded on a backup VTR if a back VTR has

been connected and backup images are being recorded.

Other functions

Still-picture playback

Variable speed (FF/REW) playback

When the PLAY button is pressed during playback, the PLAY lamp

flashes, the still-picture mode is established, and still pictures can

be played back.

≥When the FF (fast forward) or REW (rewind) button is pressed

during playback, playback is performed at 4a normal speed in the

forward or reverse direction. When it is pressed again, playback

is performed at 8a normal speed in the forward or reverse

direction.

If the PLAY button is pressed again, normal playback is resumed.

≥By pressing the button again, it is possible to switch playback from

4a to 8a normal speed or vice versa.

INTERVAL REC (intermittent

recording) function

This unit is capable of simple interval shooting (intermittent

recording). This function is very useful for shooting programmes

with nature themes and art programmes.

The INTERVAL REC function settings are selected on the sub-

menu VTR OPTION screen.

INDEX SEARCH mode

Index areas can be searched in this mode.

≥With the unit in the stop mode, press the REW or FF button while

holding down the mode check button.

≥During the INDEX SEARCH operation, a display such as “IND +

001” appears at the remaining tape display position in the

viewfinder. “+” indicates the forward direction and “–” denotes the

reverse direction while the number indicates how many times the

index areas are to be detected before the operation stops.

≥The index area is searched in the forward or reverse direction for

the number of times that corresponds to the number of times the

FF or REW button was pressed.

≥ INTERVAL REC:

This sets the INTERVAL REC function to ON, OFF or ONE

SHOT.

≥ REC TIME:

This sets the recording time (1 cut) for interval shooting.

≥ INTERVAL TIME:

This sets the rec pause time for interval shooting.

Example: Press the REW button 3 times.

When the items above are set, the INTERVAL REC mode is

established, and “i” starts flashing in the viewfinder.

When the VTR START button is pressed, interval shooting starts,

and the flashing “i” changes to a lit “i REC.”

When the first interval shooting is completed and the rec pause

mode is established, “i REC” which had remained lit now starts

flashing in the viewfinder.

>The third index area back from the stop area is

searched. (Viewfinder display: IND –003)

Press the FF button twice.

>The second index area ahead from the stop area is

searched. (Viewfinder display: IND +002)

≥To stop index search at any time, press the STOP button.

Operation stops at the tape position where the button was

pressed.

When “I REC” is set, the POWER/WARNING LED flashes in green.

<Note>

To release the INTERVAL REC mode, press the VTR START

button during recording or press the STOP button during Rec

Pause. Until INTERVAL REC mode is fully released, no other

operations are possible.

The maximum INDEX SEARCH number is –127 in the reverse

direction and +128 in the forward direction.

28 (E)

Using the unit with external components

Connection to a video component with a DV connector

The unit can be used as a player by connecting it to a video component equipped with a DV connector using a DV cable. In either case,

refer to the figure below for the connections.

Using the unit as a player

Select 1394 as the REMOTE SELECT setting on the sub-menu VIDEO OUT screen. (See page 34)

The unit can now be controlled from the external video component with the DV connector.

AG-DVC200

Video component with DV connector

To DV connector

DV/IF connector

DV cable

Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editing

By connecting the unit to a PC capable of non-linear editing using a DV cable, the unit can be controlled from the PC and pictures and sound

can be output to the PC.

Select 1394 as the REMOTE SELECT setting on the sub-menu VIDEO OUT screen. Refer to the figure below for the connections. (See

page 34)

AG-DVC200

To DV

connector

DV/IF connector

DV cable

<Notes>

≥When the unit is connected by cable to an exterior device, set the VTR STBY/SAVE switch to STBY to improve response by the unit.

≥Further, as this unit is incapable of 1394 input, preview is not possible with some linear boards.

29 (E)

Menu operations

The MENU button and JOG dial button are used for the setting

menu operations. The menus consist of main menus and sub-

menus. The data set on the sub-menus is saved in the non-volatile

memory and stored for a prolonged period of time.

Move the “#” to the desired sub-menu

2 _{item, and press the JOG dial button.}

The sub-menu screen now appears. (“#” appears at the sub-

menu title.)

Menu display enable/disable

¢¢¢¢

MAIN 2/2

Rotate the JOG

dial button.

Example:

MARKER/ZEBRA..

Press the MENU button.

VFDISPLAY1/2..

VFDISPLAY2/2..

!LED..

The main menu SCENE screen is displayed.

GENLOCK..

CAMERAID..

TIME/DATE..

DIAGNOSTIC..

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the

2 _{main menu MAIN 1/2 screen is displayed.}

When the JOG dial button is pressed, the

3 _{main menu MAIN 2/2 screen is displayed.}

Rotate the JOG dial button to move the

3 _{cursor to the sub-menu item to be}

When the JOG dial button is pressed

4 _{again, the display returns to the SCENE}

changed, and press the JOG dial button.

The setting now flashes.

screen.

Example:

Rotate the JOG

dial button.

To clear the menu screen, press the MENU

SAFETYZONE :06

CENTREMARK :ON

ZEBRA1DETECT:070%

ZEBRA2DETECT:085%

5 _button.

ZEBRA2

VFDTL

:SPOT

Press the MENU

button.

}

Press the MENU

button.

Menu screen is

cleared.

SCENE

Rotate the JOG dial button to change the

4 _{setting, and press the JOG dial button at}

}

the desired setting. The setting is now

entered.

Press the JOG dial

button.

Example:

Rotate the JOG

dial button.

}

SAFETYZONE :06

CENTREMARK :ON

ZEBRA1DETECT:070%

ZEBRA2DETECT:085%

Press the MENU

button.

MAIN 1/2

ZEBRA2

VFDTL

:SPOT

}

Press the JOG dial

button.

}

If there is another item to be set, rotate the

5 _{JOG dial button to move the cursor, and}

Press the MENU

button.

MAIN 2/2

decide on the setting by performing steps

3 and 4.

}

To move to another sub-menu, rotate the

Press the JOG dial

button.

6 _{JOG dial button to move the cursor to the}

sub-menu title, and press the JOG dial

button.

The main menu screen now appears. Follow the same

procedure.

Displaying sub-menus and

deciding on settings

Upon completion of the settings, press the

7 _{MENU button.}

Rotate the JOG dial button while the main

1 _{menu is displayed.}

The settings are stored in the memory, the setting menu mode

is exited, and the normal operation mode is restored.

The cursor moves to the sub-menu items.

30 (E)

Setting menu configuration

SCENE

SCENE FILE

MAIN 1/2

DATA READ/WRITE

NAME EDIT

WRITE

INIT

FILE SELECT

FILE READ

FILE WRITE

READ FACTORY

IRIS/GAMMA

A. IRIS LEVEL

A. IRIS PEAK/AVE

A. IRIS SPEED

BLACK STR/PRESS

MASTER GAMMA

WRITE

SW MODE

LOW GAIN

MID GAIN

HIGH GAIN

ATW

SUPER V

QUICK FOCUS

FULL AUTO

SCENE FILE

COLOUR/SKIN TONE

PRE COLOUR TEMP

Ach

Bch

SKIN TONE DTL

SKIN TONE RANGE

WRITE

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT MENU

VIDEO OUT SEL

REMOTE SELECT

PROCESS

H DETAIL

V DETAIL

DTL CORING

H.DTL FREQ

MATRIX

VTR FUNCTION

UB MODE

FIRST REC TC

BACK TALLY

FF/REW SPEED

AUDIO SAMPLING

CHROMA LEVEL

CHROMA PHASE

MASTER PED

KNEE POINT

WRITE

VTR OPTION

BATTERY

TIME STAMP

INTERVAL REC

REC TIME

INTERVAL TIME

PAUSE TIMER

ADDITIONAL PROCESS

MATRIX ADJ.R-G

R-B

G-R

G-B

BATTERY SELECT

TYPE A NEAR END

TYPE A END

B-R

B-G

TYPE B NEAR END

TYPE B END

WRITE

MIC/AUDIO

FRONT MIC POWER

FRONT MIC

REAR MIC CH1

REAR MIC CH2

MIC LOWCUT CH1

MIC LOWCUT CH2

LINE CH1

MAIN 2/2

LINE CH2

MARKER/ZEBRA

SAFETY ZONE

CENTRE MARK

ZEBRA1 DETECT

ZEBRA2 DETECT

ZEBRA2

LENS SHADING

LENS SELECT

SHADING (USER)

VF DTL

VF DISPLAY 1/2

VF DISPLAY 2/2

FILTER

GAIN

WHITE BAL

COLOUR TEMP

IRIS (F Number)

ZOOM

SHUTTER SPEED

IRIS (SPOT, BACK)

AUTO/SCENE NAME

LOW LIGHT

TIME/DATE

EXTENDER

TCG

LEVEL METER

TAPE REMAIN

BATTERY

AUDIO SAMPLING

! LED

GAIN

WHITE

GENLOCK

H PHASE

SC PHASE COARSE

SC PHASE FINE

SHUTTER

FILTER

EXTENDER

SUPER V

CAMERA ID

TIME/DATE

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MINUTE

TIME/DATE SET

DIAGNOSTIC

OPERATION

DRUM RUN

THREADING

SYSCON Ver

CAMERA Ver

SERVO Ver

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Menu contents

SCENE menu (main menu)

¢¢¢¢

F1:FLUO.

SCENE

COLOUR/SKIN TONE

SCENEFILE..

IRISGAMMA..

COLOUR/SKINTONE..

PROCESS..

Setting

Item

Remarks

options

ADDITIONALPROCESS..

PRE COLOUR

TEMP

–30

+00

For finely adjusting the colour temperature

from the white balance when the WHITE

BAL switch is set to the PRE position.

This does not function with the ATW mode.

+30

Ach

–30

+00

For finely adjusting the colour temperature

from the white balance when the WHITE

BAL switch is set to the A position.

SCENE FILE

This does not function with the ATW mode.

Setting

options

+30

Item

Remarks

Bch

–30

+00

For finely adjusting the colour temperature

from the white balance when the WHITE

BAL switch is set to the B position.

NAME EDIT

USER

F1 - F4

STD

For editing scene filenames.

For further details, refer to “Editing scene

filenames” (page 23).

This does not function with the ATW mode.

+30

WRITE

INIT

For writing a scene filename.

SKIN TONE DTL

OFF

For setting the skin tone detail ON or OFF.

When the skin tone detail is set to ON, the

detail in the skin tone areas is reduced,

diminishing the feeling of roughness in the

skin.

For returning the scene filenames to their

factory settings.

<Note>

When ON has been set for SKIN TONE

DTL and the SKIN TONE RANGE or SKIN

TONE CORING menu item is being set, the

SKIN TONE ZEBRA pattern will appear for

10 seconds.

IRIS/GAMMA

Setting

Item

Remarks

options

SKIN TONE

RANGE

NORM

WIDE

For setting the skin tone detail range.

NORM:Normal range

WIDE: Wide range

A. IRIS LEVEL

–10

For setting the AUTO IRIS target value.

The brightness (IRIS) is controlled using

this value. The higher the setting, the

brighter the images shot.

+00

WRITE

For saving the data.

+10

A. IRIS PEAK/AVE

AVE

For setting the ratio between the AUTO

IRIS peak value control and average value

control. With a setting of 10 for AVE,

control is exercised completely by the

average value; with a setting of 10 for

PEAK, control is exercised completely by

the peak value.

“

” indicates the factory setting.

PEAK

A. IRIS SPEED

–2

For setting the AUTO IRIS speed.

BLACK

STR/PRESS

PRESS

NORM

STR

For selecting the low-brightness black rise.

PRESS:The black is compressed, and the

images appear tight.

NORM: Standard setting

STR:

The black is extended, and the

gradations in the dark areas are

expanded.

MASTER GAMMA

–17

For setting the master gamma.

+00

+03

WRITE

For saving the data.

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Menu contents

SCENE MENU (main menu)

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)

¢¢¢¢

MAIN 1/2

PROCESS

DATAREAD/WRITE..

SWMODE..

VIDEOOUT..

VTRFUNCTION..

VTROPTION..

BATTERY..

Setting

options

Item

Remarks

H DETAIL

–10

For setting the amount of detail in the

horizontal direction.

MIC/AUDIO..

LENSSHADING..

+00

+10

V DETAIL

–06

For setting the amount of detail in the

vertical direction.

DATA READ/WRITE

+00

+10

Setting

Item

Remarks

options

DTL CORING

–2

For setting the amount of detail coring.

FILE SELECT

1/2/3/4

For storing the menu setting parameters in

the memory. For further details, refer to

“How to use file select.” (page 24)

H.DTL FREQ.

MATRIX

2MHz

3MHz

4MHz

For setting the detail boost frequency in the

horizontal direction.

SW MODE

ADJ

For selecting the colour compensation

matrix table.

A: Standard setting

Setting

options

Item

Remarks

B: For shooting under fluorescent lighting.

ADJ:Changes to the MATRIX value set for

<ADDITIONAL PROCESS>.

LOW GAIN

0dB

36dB

For setting the gain allocated to the LOW

GAIN switch.

A setting from 0 to 36 dB can be selected.

CHROMA LEVEL

CHROMA PHASE

MASTER PED

–2

For setting the chroma level.

MID GAIN

HIGH GAIN

ATW

0dB

9dB

36dB

For setting the gain allocated to the MID

GAIN switch.

A setting from 0 to 36 dB can be selected.

–31

+00

For setting the chroma phase.

The skin tone takes on a reddish tinge in

the “+” direction.

0dB

18dB

36dB

For setting the gain allocated to the HIGH

GAIN switch.

A setting from 0 to 36 dB can be selected.

+31

–26

+00

For setting the master pedestal level.

PRE

Ach

Bch

OFF

For setting at which WHITE BAL switch

position the full time auto white balance

mode is to be enabled.

PRE:ATW is enabled at the PRE position.

Ach: ATW is enabled at the Ach position.

Bch: ATW is enabled at the Bch position.

OFF:Full time auto balance is not

performed.

+26

KNEE POINT

WRITE

90%

100%

For setting the knee point position.

For saving the data.

SUPER V

OFF

For selecting the vertical high resolution

mode.

QUICK FOCUS

FULL AUTO

SCENE FILE

ENABLE

DISABLE

For enabling or disabling the quick focus

function.

ENABLE

DISABLE

For enabling or disabling the full auto

function.

ADDITIONAL PROCESS

Setting

ENABLE

DISABLE

For enabling or disabling the scene file

function.

Item

Remarks

options

ENABLE: The scene file function is

enabled.

DISABLE:The scene file function is

restricted to the user files.

MATRIX ADJ.R-G

+00

This is effective when ADJ has been

selected for the “MATRIX” item of

<PROCESS>. The MATRIX table can be

adjusted/set as desired.

R-B

G-R

G-B

B-R

B-G

+00

+12

+00

“

” indicates the factory setting.

WRITE

For saving the data.

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Menu contents

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)

VIDEO OUT

VTR OPTION

Setting

options

Setting

Item

Remarks

options

VIDEO OUT MENU ON

OFF

For selecting whether to output the menu

screens to the VIDEO OUT connector.

ON: For the screens are output.

OFF:For the screens are not output.

<Note>

TIME STAMP

REC

NO-REC

For selecting whether to superimpose the date

and time onto the camera’s video recording.

REC:

For superimposed

NO-REC: For not superimposed

<Note>

The VIDEO OUT MENU item is valid only

when ENC has been selected as the

VIDEO OUT setting.

When REC is selected, select the type of

date and time to be superimposed with the

TIME/DATE item of <VF DISPLAY 2/2>

sub-menu.

VIDEO OUT SEL

ENC

For selecting whether the VTR signals or

VF signals are to be output from the VIDEO

OUT connector.

INTERVAL REC

OFF

For setting whether to perform intermittent

recording.

ONE-SHOT

OFF:

ON:

Not performed

Performed

ENC: For VTR output

VG: For VF output

ONE-SHOT: Recording is performed once for

the period set for REC TIME, and

then stops.

REMOTE SELECT

LOCAL

1394

For selecting the VTR control.

LOCAL: For control from the unit only

1394:

For control from 1394

REC TIME

00m05s

For setting the recording time for

intermittent recording.

59m59s

<Note>

VTR FUNCTION

The REC TIME setting is effective only

when ON or ONE-SHOT is set for

INTERVAL REC.

Setting

Item

Remarks

options

INTERVAL TIME

00h00m10s

23h59m59s

For setting the REC PAUSE time during

intermittent recording.

<Note>

The INTERVAL TIME item is valid only

when ON has been selected as the

INTERVAL REC setting.

UB MODE

USER

TIME

DATE

TCG

For selecting what is to be recorded in the

user’s bit area.

USER:User setting (fixed)

TIME: Real time value in hours/minutes/

seconds

DATE: Real time value in year/month/day/

hours

TCG: Time code generator value

PAUSE TIME

3min

6min

10min

For setting the time that is allowed to elapse

before REC PAUSE is replaced with SAVE.

FIRST REC TC

REGEN

PRESET

For selecting whether the TC REGEN

mode is to be established when recording

is started.

REGEN: The regeneration mode is

established for the time code on

the tape.

PRESET:The regeneration mode is not

established for the time code on

the tape. However, it is forcibly

established when the unit is

transferred from REC PAUSE to

REC.

BATTERY

Setting

options

Item

Remarks

BATTERY SELECT NiCd12

For selecting the type of battery used.

NiCd12: NP-1B made by Sony

NiCd13: TRIM13 made by Anton Bauer

NiCd14: TRIM14 made by Anton Bauer

TYPE A:AJ-BP490

NiCd13

NiCd14

TYPE A

TYPE B

BACK TALLY

For selecting whether the back tally lamp is

to light.

TYPE B:Digital 14 V (Hitron 100) made by

Anton Bauer

OFF

ON: The lamp lights.

OFF:The lamp does not light.

TYPE A NEAR

END

11.0V

11.6V

15.0V

For designating the type A voltage. When the

voltage set here is reached, the battery is

FF/REW SPEED

x32

For setting the fast forward and rewind

speed.

x32: 32 times normal speed

x64: 64 times normal speed

x100:100 times normal speed

considered to have

minimal remaining

x64

x100

charge, and a warning is displayed. A voltage

from 11.0 V to 15.0 V is used as the setting.

TYPE A END

11.0V

11.2V

15.0V

For designating the type A voltage. When

the voltage set here is reached, the battery

is considered to be flat, and a warning is

displayed. A voltage from 11.0 V to 15.0 V

is used as the setting.

AUDIO SAMPLING

32K

48K

For selecting the audio sampling frequency.

32K: 32 kHz

48K: 48 kHz

“

” indicates the factory setting.

TYPE B NEAR

END

11.0V

For designating the type B voltage. When the

voltage set here is reached, the battery is

13.0V

15.0V

considered to have

charge, and a warning is displayed. A voltage

from 11.0 V to 15.0 V is used as the setting.

minimal remaining

TYPE B END

11.0V

12.5V

15.0V

For designating the type B voltage. When

the voltage set here is reached, the battery

is considered to be flat, and a warning is

displayed. A voltage from 11.0 V to 15.0 V

is used as the setting.

34 (E)

Menu contents

MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)

¢¢¢¢

MAIN 2/2

MIC/AUDIO

MARKER/ZEBRA..

VFDISPLAY1/2..

VFDISPLAY2/2..

!LED..

Setting

Item

Remarks

options

GENLOCK..

FRONT MIC

POWER

OFF

ON: Phantom power is supplied to the

front microphone.

OFF:Phantom power is not supplied to the

front microphone.

CAMERAID..

TIME/DATE..

DIAGNOSTIC..

FRONT MIC

–40dB

–50dB

–60dB

For selecting the camera mic input level.

MARKER/ZEBRA

REAR MIC CH1

REAR MIC CH2

–40dB

–50dB

–60dB

For setting the input mic level for the rear

jack AUDIO CH1 input.

Setting

options

Item

Remarks

–40dB

–50dB

–60dB

For setting the input mic level for the rear

jack AUDIO CH2 input.

SAFETY ZONE

OFF

For selecting the shape of the safety

markers.

OFF:No markers are displayed.

01: 80% and 90% corner display

02: 80% corner display

MIC LOWCUT CH1 ON

OFF

ON: The low-cut filter is set to ON for the

CH1 mic input.

OFF:The low-cut filter is set to OFF for the

CH1 mic input.

03: 90% corner display

04: 80% and 90% box display

05: 80% box display

06: 90% box display

07: 16:9 picture frame and 90% of 16:9 display

08: 16:9 picture frame and 80% of 16:9 display

09: 16:9 picture frame (100%) display

MIC LOWCUT CH2 ON

OFF

ON: The low-cut filter is set to ON for the

CH2 mic input.

OFF:The low-cut filter is set to OFF for the

CH2 mic input.

LINE CH1

LINE CH2

+4dB

0dB

–6dB

For selecting the rear jack AUDIO CH1 line

input level.

CENTRE MARK

ZEBRA1 DETECT

ZEBRA2 DETECT

OFF

For setting the centre marker display to ON

or OFF.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

+4dB

0dB

–6dB

For selecting the rear jack AUDIO CH2 line

input level.

070%

104%

For setting the boundary at which the zebra

1 pattern appears.

071%

085%

When the next menu item, ZEBRA2, is set

to SPOT or OFF:

>This item sets the boundary at which the

zebra 1 pattern appears.

LENS SHADING

105%

When the next menu item, ZEBRA2, is set

to ON:

Setting

Item

Remarks

options

>This item sets the boundary level at

which the pattern is switched to zebra 1.

<Note>

The ZEBRA2 DETECT level must be set

higher than the ZEBRA1 DETECT level.

LENS SELECT

For selecting the type of lens mounted on

the unit.

USER

S18 a 6.7BERM4

S18 a 6.7BRM4

S19 a 6.5BERM4

S19 a 6.5BRM4

YH18 a 6.7IRS

YH12 a 4.8IRS

YH18 a 6.7KRS/KP

YH14 a 7.3KRS

YH12 a 4.8KRS

S14 a 7.5BRM4

S17 a 6.6BRM4

S14 a 7.3BRM

ZEBRA2

OFF

SPOT

For selecting the zebra 2 pattern type.

ON: Zebra patterns

and

are

displayed.

OFF: Only zebra pattern 1 is displayed.

SPOT: Zebra pattern 1 is displayed from

the level set for ZEBRA1 DETECT

to the level set for ZEBRA2

DETECT.

VF DTL

OFF

For selecting VF DTL.

USER:Lens other than A, B or C

The higher the number, the more the detail

of the signals for the viewfinder is

emphasized. When OFF is set, the detail

signals are not output.

SHADING (USER)

For performing shading compensation for

the USER lens.

“

” indicates the factory setting.

35 (E)

Menu contents

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)

VF DISPLAY 1/2

VF DISPLAY 2/2

The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this

menu.

The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this

menu.

Setting

options

Setting

options

Item

Remarks

Item

Remarks

FILTER

OFF

For setting the filter position display ON or

OFF.

SHUTTER SPEED

OFF

For setting the shutter speed display ON or

OFF when the shutter is ON.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

IRIS (SPOT, BACK) ON

OFF

For selecting whether SPOT or BACK is to

be displayed when the auto iris selector

switch is at SPOT.L or BACK.L.

GAIN

OFF

For setting the gain switch position display

ON or OFF.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

WHITE BAL

COLOUR TEMP

OFF

For setting the WHITE BAL switch position

and ATW display ON or OFF.

AUTO/SCENE

NAME

OFF

For setting the AUTO or SCENE FILE

name display ON or OFF when FULL

AUTO or SCENE FILE has been selected.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

OFF

ATW ONLY

For setting the colour temperature and fine

colour temperature adjustment amount

displays ON or OFF.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

LOW LIGHT

TIME/DATE

OFF

For setting the LOW LIGHT display ON or

OFF when shooting under low-light

conditions.

ON:

Displayed

OFF:

Not displayed

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

ATW ONLY:The colour temperature is

displayed only with ATW, and

the fine colour temperature

adjustment amount is not

displayed.

TIME

For selecting whether to display the date

and time when the camera’s images are

output.

DATE

TIME+DATE

OFF

TIME:

DATE:

Only the time is displayed.

Only the date is displayed.

IRIS

(F Number)

OFF

For setting the F-value display ON or OFF.

TIME+DATE:The time and date are

ON: Displayed

For setting the zoom display ON or OFF.

ON: Displayed OFF: Not displayed

OFF: Not displayed

displayed.

ZOOM

OFF

OFF:

Neither the time nor date is

displayed.

<Note>

TCG

TCR

For setting the time code display ON or

OFF.

When REC has been selected as the

setting for the TIME STAMP item on the

<VTR OPTION> sub-menu, the contents of

the display selected for this item will be

superimposed on the camera’s video

recording.

TCG/TCR

OFF

TCG:

The value set using the TC/UB/

COUNTER switch is displayed in

the EE mode only.

The value set using the TC/UB/

COUNTER switch is displayed in

the VV mode only.

TCR:

EXTENDER

OFF

For setting the EXT display ON or OFF

when the extender is ON.

TCG/TCR:Depending on the TC/UB/

COUNTER switch setting, the

TCG/UBG/ COUNTER value is

displayed in the EE mode, and

the TCR/UBR/COUNTER value

is displayed in the VV mode.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

AUDIO SAMPLING

OFF

For setting the sampling frequency display

ON or OFF.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

OFF:

Not displayed

LEVEL METER

OFF

CH1

For setting the audio level meter display

ON or OFF.

“

” indicates the factory setting.

CH2

CH1+CH2

OFF:

CH1:

Not displayed

Only the CH1 audio level is

displayed.

CH2:

Only the CH2 audio level is

displayed.

CH1+CH2:The CH1 and CH2 audio levels

are displayed.

TAPE REMAIN

BATTERY

OFF

For setting the tape type and remaining

tape display ON or OFF.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

VOLT

BAR

OFF

This selects the method used to display the

remaining battery charge.

VOLT:The charge is displayed as a voltage.

BAR: The charge is displayed as a number

of “ ” squares.

∫

OFF: Not displayed

36 (E)

Menu contents

MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)

!LED

CAMERA ID

Whether the !LED display is to appear on the viewfinder screen is

selected on this menu.

Setting

options

Item

Remarks

Setting

options

Item

Remarks

CAMERA ID

For displaying and recording the ID data

when colour bar signals are supplied.

ID:

The ID data is displayed and recorded.

ID+(TIME+DATE):

ID+ (TIME+

DATE)

OFF

GAIN

OFF

W/O 0dB

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF at

any gain setting except 0 dB.

OFF:

Not displayed

The ID data and time/date are displayed

and recorded.

W/0 dB:Displayed at any gain setting

except 0 dB.

OFF:

WHITE

ATW

PRE

OFF

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF

when the WHITE BAL switch is at the PRE

position or ATW has been set.

ATW:Displayed in the ATW mode.

PRE: Displayed when PRE is the position

setting.

The ID data is neither displayed nor

recorded.

TIME/DATE

OFF: Not displayed

Setting

options

SHUTTER

FILTER

OFF

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF

when the shutter is ON.

Item

Remarks

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

YEAR

For setting the year.

OFF

W/O No 1

No 1

For setting the !LED display relating to the

filter ON or OFF.

OFF:

Not displayed

W/0 No.1:Displayed except when filter 1 is

set.

MONTH

DAY

For setting the month.

No.1:

NG:

Displayed when filter 1 is set.

Displayed when the filter position

is not fixed.

For setting the day of the month.

For setting the hour.

EXTENDER

SUPER V

OFF

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF

when the extender is ON.

ON: Displayed

OFF: Not displayed

HOUR

MINUTE

For setting the !LED display ON or OFF

when SUPER V is ON.

ON: Displayed

OFF

OFF: Not displayed

For setting the minutes.

GENLOCK

Setting

options

DIAGNOSTIC

Item

Remarks

H PHASE

000

200

255

For finely adjusting the horizontal sync

phase during gen-lock.

Setting

Item

Remarks

options

OPERATION

DRUM RUNNING

THREADING

SYSCON Ver

CAMERA Ver

SERVO Ver

VTR ON time (indicated in hour increments)

SC PHASE

COARSE

For coarsely adjusting the burst phase

during gen-lock.

Head cylinder rotation time (indicated in

hour increments)

Number of loading/unloading times

SYSCON software version display

CAMERA software version display

SERVO software version display

SC PHASE FINE

000

128

For finely adjusting the burst phase during

gen-lock.

255

“

” indicates the factory setting.

37 (E)

Warning system

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.

∫ SLACK

∫ SERVO

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times per second.

The SLACK display flashes.

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times per second (during recording

and playback).

Tally lamp

Viewfinder

Flashes four times per second (during recording

and playback).

Viewfinder

Description of warning Trouble has occurred in the motor, solenoid or

The SERVO display flashes (during recording

and playback).

other mechanism.

VTR unit operation

Remedial action

The tape stops travelling. When solenoid

trouble has been detected, the power is turned

off.

Description of warning The servo is out of sync.

VTR unit operation

Operation continues but it may not be performed

properly.

Check the error code (see page 40) shown in

the viewfinder and consult your nearest service

centre.

Remedial action

Turn off the unit’s power, and consult your

dealer.

∫ REC WARNING

∫ HUMID

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times per second (for over 3

seconds during recording).

WARNING lamp

≥Lights when condensation has been detected.

≥Flashes once a second from 10 minutes after

the condensation detection has been released

for a duration of 80 minutes.

Tally lamp

Flashes four times per second (for over 3

seconds during recording).

Tally lamp

Viewfinder

≥Flashes four times per second starting at the

time when the condensation was detected

until 10 minutes have elapsed after the

condensation detection was released.

≥The lamp turns off 10 minutes after the

condensation detection status is released.

Viewfinder

The REC WARNING display flashes (for over 3

seconds during recording).

Description of warning A problem has occurred with the recording

control signals.

VTR unit operation

Remedial action

Recording continues but it may not be

performed properly while the warning is

displayed.

The HUMID display flashes starting at the time

when the condensation was detected until 90

minutes have elapsed after the condensation

detection was released.

This problem has occurred with the control

signals inside the unit. Consult your nearest

service centre.

Description of warning Condensation has formed.

VTR unit operation

The recording operation continues but it will stop

if the tape sticks. For 80 minutes after the

condensation detection was released, the

operation which causes the drum to rotate is not

acknowledged.

Remedial action

Stop the tape travel, and turn off the unit’s

power. If the HUMID display fails to go out even

after the power has been turned back on, wait

until it goes out.

∫ RF

∫ TAPE NEAR END

WARNING lamp

Flashes once per second (during recording).

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times per second (during

recording).

Tally lamp

Flashes once per second (during recording).

Tally lamp

Flashes four times per second (during

recording).

Viewfinder

≥The remaining tape display flashes (in the EE

mode)

≥

flashes for 3 seconds one minute before

the tape-end.

Viewfinder

The RF display flashes (during recording).

Description of warning The video heads are clogged. This problem

Description of warning The tape is approaching its end (2 minutes

occurs in the recording system.

remain).

VTR unit operation

The cleaning roller is actuated to clean the

heads (max. 3 seconds). Recording continues

but it may not be performed properly.

The warning display remains flashing up to the

REC/PAUSE mode. It goes out when the unit’s

mode is transferred from REC/PAUSE.

VTR unit operation

Remedial action

Operation continues.

Replace the cassette tape as necessary.

Remedial action

Clean the heads. If recording still cannot be

performed properly even after they have been

cleaned, turn off the unit’s power, and consult

your nearest service centre.

38 (E)

Warning system

∫ TAPE END

∫ BATTERY END

WARNING lamp

Lights (during stop and standby OFF).

WARNING lamp

Lights.

Tally lamp

Flashes once per second.

The BATT END display flashes.

Tally lamp

Flashes four times per second (during stop and

standby OFF).

Viewfinder

END lights, and the TAPE END display

Description of warning The battery is flat.

flashes (during stop and standby OFF).

VTR unit operation

All operations are stopped, and the tape is

unloaded. Only the cassette tape eject

Description of warning The tape has come to the end.

operation is acknowledged.

VTR unit operation

If the unit is in the recording, playback or fast

forward mode, operation is stopped.

Remedial action

Replace the battery.

Remedial action

Rewind the tape. Alternatively, replace the

cassette tape.

<Note>

∫ BATTERY NEAR END

Given below is the sequence of priority for the WARNING lamp,

WARNING lamp

Flashes once per second.

tally lamp and warnings in the viewfinder. If more than one error

has occurred at the same time, the display with the higher priority

Tally lamp

Flashes once per second.

appears.

1. SLACK

2. BATTERY END

3. REC WARNING

4. TAPE END

5. HUMID

Viewfinder

The BATT NEAR END display flashes.

Description of warning The battery is nearly flat.

VTR unit operation

Remedial action

Operation continues.

Replace the battery as necessary.

6. SERVO

7. RF

8. BATTERY NEAR END

9. TAPE NEAR END

Emergency eject

If the cassette cannot be ejected even when the EJECT button is

pressed, the tape can still be removed by using a screwdriver to

simultaneously push and rotate the EMERGENCY screw.

While pushing the screwdriver, keep

3 _turning

the

EMERGENCY

screw

counterclockwise until the tape is ejected.

Set the power to OFF.

≥It takes about 20 turns for unloading to commence.

≥It takes about 90 turns for the tape to be ejected.

As shown in the figure, remove the rubber

2 _{cap to reveal the EMERGENCY screw}

Remove the cassette.

(red).

Return the rubber cap to its original

5 _position.

Set the power to OFF.

<Notes>

Cassette

≥This procedure should only be used in an emergency.

≥Do not turn the screw clockwise. Do not turn the screw any more

after the tape has been ejected. Doing so may damage the

mechanism.

holder

≥After the tape has been ejected, the cassette holder will not lock

even when it is closed. The power must be turned back on, and

the mechanical operations reset before closing the cassette

holder.

≥When the EMERGENCY screw is turned, a clicking sound will be

heard: this is the sound of the reel drive operating which is normal

and not indicative of malfunctioning.

2•5

EMERGENCY

screw

Simultaneously push and rotate.

39 (E)

Maintenance

Condensation

Cleaning the heads

When the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings or

used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the

air may turn into droplets of water when it makes contact

with the head drum. This phenomenon is known as

condensation, and if the tape is run while condensation has

formed inside the unit, the tape tends to stick to the head

drum.

Use the AY-DVCL cleaning cassette as necessary to clean

the heads.

Since the video heads may be damaged if the proper

directions for using cleaning cassette are not followed, read

the handling instructions which accompany the cleaning

tape prior to use.

Bear in mind the following points:

≥Remove the tape before starting to use the unit under

conditions which may be conducive to the formation of

condensation.

≥Before inserting the tape, set the power switch to ON, and

check that the HUMID display has not lit in the viewfinder.

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

≥Do not use paint thinners or other solvents to remove dirt.

≥Use any of the lens cleaners available on the market to

wipe the lens.

<Note>

To ensure safety, the HUMID display remains flashing and

the head drum is rotated for 80 minutes after the

condensation detection has been released.

During this period, none of the control buttons will operate.

≥Never wipe the mirror under any circumstances.

If dirt or dust has adhered to the mirror, blow it away using

an air blower available on the market.

Replacing the backup battery

The backup battery is mounted in the unit prior to the unit’s

Phenomena inherent to CCD

cameras

shipment from the plant.

Smear

When the backup battery is used up and the power switch is

set to ON, the BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY message

appears in the viewfinder for 5 seconds.

Consult your dealer before replacing the old backup battery

with a new one (CR2032 or BR2032). After replacing the

battery, press the backup battery cover firmly into place until

a click is heard. For details on the battery position, refer to

“Parts and their functions” (pages 7 and 8).

This may occur when extremely bright subjects are shot.

The higher the electronic shutter speed, the more this

phenomenon is liable to occur.

Error codes

When an error has occurred in the unit for some reason or other,

one of the error codes shown on the right will be displayed in the

viewfinder.

Code No.

Description

Problem with the pinch solenoid or reel brake

solenoid

Problem with the cleaning solenoid

Problem with the supply reel

Problem with the take-up reel

Problem with the capstan

Problem with the head cylinder

Problem with loading

Problem with the servo reference signal

40 (E)

Specifications

Lens mount:

Bayonet type

Sensitivity:

F11 (2000 lux)

[GENERAL]

Power requirements: DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V)

Power consumption: 18 W

Minimum subject brightness:

indicates safety information.

0.5 lux (at f/1.4 +36 dB)

Video S/N ratio:

Operating temperature:

60 dB (standard)

0 °C to +40 °C

Horizontal resolution:

Storage temperature:

800 lines (at centre) (CAM OUT connector)

Registration:

–20°C to +60 °C

Operating humidity:

Less than 0.05% (total area, lens distortion

excluded)

Less than 85% (relative humidity)

Continuous operating time:

Geometric distortion:

Approx. 120 min. (continuous recording time

using the TRIMPAC14 made by Anton Bauer)

Negligible (lens distortion excluded)

Dimensions (W a H a D):

123 a 190 a 292 mm (excluding grip)

[VTR UNIT]

Weight:

Approx. 3 kg (main unit only)

Video system

Recording format:

DV format

Sampling frequency

Y: 13.5 MHz

Quantizing:

8 bits

[CAMERA UNIT]

Pickup device:

1/2-inch IT type CCD (480,000 pixels)

System:

RGB 3-CCD system

Audio system

Total number of pixels:

Recording format:

795(H) a 596(V)

Digital PCM stereo recording

16 bits (48 kHz/2 channels)

12 bits (32 kHz/2 channels)

Number of effective pixels:

752(H) a 582(V)

Spectral system:

Frequency response:

f/1.4 prism system

20 Hz to 20 kHz (at 48 kHz)

Internal filters:

1: 3200K (clear)

2: 5600K + 1/8ND

3: 5600K

Tape transport system

Tape format:

DV standard cassettes

4: 5600K + 1/64ND

Tape speed:

Quantizing:

18.831 mm/sec.

10 bits, non-linear

Maximum recording time:

Sampling frequency:

276 min.

14.1875 MHz

Digital signal processing:

28.375 MHz

Horizontal drive frequency:

14.1875 MHz

Programmable gain:

3 positions (L, M and H) selected from 0, 3, 6,

9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 30, 36 dB

Shutter speed

Preset: 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000

Variable: 1/50.2 to 1/248.0

41 (E)

Specifications

[CONNECTOR SECTION]

Input

[ACCESSORIES]

≥Battery holder (already installed on unit) for Anton

Bauer products

≥Microphone

≥Tripod plate

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a 2, 3 pins):

LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switching system

MIC:

LINE:

–40, –50, –60 dBu menu-selectable

–6, 0, +4 dBu menu-selectable

MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported

MIC IN (XLR, 3 pins):

MIC/MIC+48V switching system

[RELATED EQUIPMENT]

Power supply-related products

Battery packs:

MIC:

–40, –50, –60 dBu menu-selectable

MIC+48V: Phantom +48V supported (menu-

selectable)

AU-BP402, AJ-BP490

Battery chargers:

GEN LOCK IN (BNC):

1.0 V[p-p], 75 ≠

AJ-B425 (for charging the AU-BP402 battery

pack)

Output

AJ-B450 (for charging the AU-BP402 and the

AU-BP490 battery pack)

CAMERA OUT (BNC):

Battery case:

1.0 V[p-p], 75 ≠

AU-M402H

VIDEO OUT (BNC):

AC adapter:

1.0 V[p-p], 75 ≠

AJ-B75

S-VIDEO OUT (S connector)

Y signal: 1.0 V[p-p], 75 ≠

C signal: 0.3 V[p-p], 75 ≠

Audio products

Microphone kit:

AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 (RCA a 2):

–6 dBu, low impedance, unbalanced

AJ-MC700

PHONE OUT (stereo mini jack):

Microphone holder:

–30 to –80 dBu

AJ-MH700

Wireless mic receiver:

Other

WX-RJ700

DV 1394 (4 pins):

Camera attachment:

IEEE1394 output

WX-ZJ770

DC IN (XLR, 4 pins, male):

DC 12 V (DC 11 to 17V)

Maintenance products

DC OUT (4 pins):

Cleaning tape:

DC 12 V (DC 11 V to 17 V), max. 1 A (DC 7 V,

max. 1 A output also available)

AY-DVCL

Soft carrying case:

LENS (multi-connector, 12 pins)

EVF (multi-connector, 20 pins)

AJ-SC900

Rain cover:

SHAN-RC700

Shoulder strap:

[VIEWFINDER]

VFC2588 (service part)

(Optional accessory AJ-VF10)

CRT:

1.5-inch high-resolution monochrome CRT

Video system:

625 lines, 50 fields

External controls

Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING

Switches:TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/

OFF

42 (E)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-8691, Japan

Printed in Japan

VQT9278-1

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