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Panasonic AJD400 Manual

1. Phantom microphone CH2 usage selection ON Phantom microphone 48 V used OFF Normat microphone used BATT TAPE ALARM BATT NEAR END BATT END By Oe ae BATT NEAR END ON _ Battery near end audio ON OFF TAPE END BATT END ON Battery end audio warning ON OFF OFF TAPE NEAR ON Tape near end audio warning ON OFF END OFF TAPE END ON Tape end audio warning ON OFF OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 100 Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 1 5 Screen This page pertorms the adjustment function 1 settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen FUNCTION 175 DETAIL 2D LPF SKIN TONE DTL MATRIX GAMMA TEST SAW FLARE OFF FUNCTION 2 5 Screen Variable VF R k range display TEES DETAIL ON ENG Detail H V ON OFF switching OFF 2D LPF ON ENG ON OFF switching for 2 dimensionai OFF LPF Low Pass Filter which reduces color smear SKIN TONE DTL ON ENG Skin tone detail ON OFF switching OFF MATRIX ON ENG Color adjustment ON OFF switching OFF GAMMA ON ENG Gamma circuit ON OFF switching OFF TEST SAW 7 all Test
2. is eliminated Master gamma setting 0 01 steps lt Note gt DARK DTL and LEVEL DEPEND function in a mutuaily opposite way LEVEL DEPEND is automatically set to O when DARK DTL is set toa value other than 0 and DARK OTL IS automatically set to O when LEV ENG It eliminates the detai only in the dark MASTER GAMMA ENG areas when the Y detai is boosted The higher the number selected the BLACK ON STRETCH QFE Et DEPEND is set to a value other MATRIX TABLE than 0 wider the range across which the detail The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode ON OFF switching for mode which compensates low illumination black out Cotor compensation table selection Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 105 Setting Menu Screens MID SETTING Screen This page sets the middle levei MID SETTING a o MASTER GAIN H DTL LEVEL V OTL LEVEL DTL CORING H OTL FREQ DARK DTL LEVEL DEPEND MASTER GAMMA BLACK STRETCH MATRIX TABLE TN WOUND O POOO O0OOOw NO lt Note gt DARK OTL and LEVEL DEPEND function in a mutually opposite way LEVEL DEPEND is automatically set to O when DARK DTL is set toa value other than 0 and DARK DTL is automatically set to 0 when LE
3. 56 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for ali items The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below Setting change adjusiment results messages and display modes Display mode Conditions under which i Message setting ia ana RaeSES When the filter selection is ND n n 1 2 3 4 changed When the gain setting is GAIN n dB n 3 O 3 6 9 12 15 18 changed 21 24 30 When the WHITE BAL switch WHITE n n ACH BCH PRESET setting is changed When the OUTPUT AUTO AUTO KNEE ON or OFF KNEE switch is set to AUTO KNEE or OFF When the shutter speed SS 1 100 or 1 120 1 250 1 500 mode setting is changed 1 1000 1 2000 S SCAN SUPER V When the white balance is Ex AWB OK adjusted AWB o See Adjusting the White Balance page 64 for a detailed description When the black balance is Ex ABB OK adjusted ABB eSee Adjusting the Black Balance page 67 for a detailed description Message displayed x Message not displayed The message is displayed for approximately 3 seconds immediately after the power for the unit is turned on 57 Status Displays inside the Viewfinder Screen Changing the Display Mod
4. Push and turn EMERGENCY screw simultaneously o Error Codes When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other the following error codes appear in the display window Code Contents Sotenoid trouble The servo is not locked Condensation has occurred Supply reel trouble Take up reel trouble Capstan trouble Cylinder trouble Loading trouble 120 Maintenance Condensation if the unit is moved trom a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum This is called condensa tion and if the tape is run under these conditions it will easily stick to the drum Therefore the foflowing points should be observed elf the unit is moved under conditions where condensation may occur eject the tape eBefore inserting the tape set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display in the display window is not lighted if the HUMID display is lighted do not insert the tape until the display goes oft The HUMID display is Not lighted Cleaning the Video Heads Use the AJ CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required Improper use of the cleaning cassette may damage the video heads Therefore read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use Cleaning the Viewfinder Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder Wipe the lens wit
5. DISPLAY switch The time code CTL or user s bit is made to appear on the counter display depending on the setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch UB The user s bit is displayed TC The time code is displayed CTL CTL is displayed UP button DOWN button When setting the time code or user s bit these buttons increment or decrement by 1 the fig ure of the digit made to flash by the SHIFT ITEM button SHIFTATEM digit advance button When setting the time code or user s bit this button is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash 23 Controls and Their Functions TCG time code selector switch This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator F RUN This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR s operation Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time code to an external source SET This position is used for setting the time code or user s bit R RUN This position ts used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succes sion of unedited shots Warning Status Display Section Tally jamp This is activated when the TALLY switch is at HIGH or LOW and it lights during recording by the VTR section It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the
6. Video input connector can only be used for return video input Audio components AJ MH700P microphone holder WX RA700 wireless receiver WX R980 camera attachment Maintenance products AJ CL12MP cleaning tape AJ SC900 soft carrying case SHAN B700 carrying case SHAN RC700 rain cover Specifications aw DAU General Camera Section Viewfinder Power supply voltage Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Continuous operating time Weight Dimensions Pick up devices System Picture elements Spectral system Built in filters Quantization Digital signal processing Horizontal drive frequency Programmabie gains Super gain Shutter speeds Lens mount Sensitivity Minimum subject brightness Image S N ratio Horizonta resolution Vertical resolution Sampling frequency Registration Geometric distortion CRT Resolution Controls Switches DC 12 V 24 W 0 C to 40 C 20 C to 60 C Less than 85 relative humidity Approx 90 min using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery Approx 5 85 kg includ main unit viewfinder lens battery pack tape and microphone 119 2 W x 255 5 includ handie H x 326 3 D mm 1 2 inch on chip FIT type of CCD RGB 3 CCD system 480 000 pixel F1 4 prism system 1 3200K 5600K 1 4 ND 5600K 5600K 1 16 ND 10 bit A D R G and B channels 14 4 MHz 16 bit long operation 1
7. If the internat VTR experiences problems tapes becoming tangled condensation etc during operation and becomes unable to operate the VTA START button of the unit and the VTR but ton of the lens will not tunction tn these cases setting the 26P CONTROL function as noted above at the FUNCTION 3 5 page allows the external VTR to be operated in place of the inter nai VTA using the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens Starting recording Operate the external VTR to set it to recording paused status and press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens The external VTR starts recording Pressing the button again sets the VTR to the recording paused status Output level of the 26 pin output adaptor When the unit is shipped from the factory the audio level ts set to 60 dBu balanced and the component video level is set to Sony level see page 90 The audio level can be set to 20 dBu unbalanced and the component video level to Mil level with an internal switch Consult your dealer for a detailed description 93 RET Button The images recorded on the VTA or return video signal which has been input to the Time code input output Video input adaptor AJ YA710 option can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET return video button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in What ts displayed on the viewfinder screen changes as indicated in the tabte below according to the RET VIDEO sw
8. erator to continue operating for extended periods of time approx 1 year Br a A Setting the Time Data Setting the User Bit Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos date time etc to be recorded in the sub code track amp QN 5 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB Set the TCG switch to SET Set UB MODE on the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu to REAL Set the user bit using the SHIFT ITEM UP and DOWN buttons SHIFT ATEM button This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash Each time it ts pressed the flashing digit moves to the right UP DOWN buttons These increment decrement by 1 the figure of the flashing digit The hexadecimai characters A to F appear as follows Hexadecimer ATS TO O ETF ispay efetelelelr Set the F RUN R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN User bit memory function The user bit setting except for the real time is automatically stored in the memory and held even after the power ts turned off However care should be taken as the settings are not stored in the memory if the time from when the power was turned on until the setting operations are completed and the power ts turned off ts less than 20 seconds 78 Setting the Time Data Locking the Time Code to an External Source When mounting the Time code input output Video input adaptor AJ YA710P option the time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an e
9. CH1 input is recorded in CH1 and CH2 input is recorded in CH2 MONO Selects monaural input The signals of CH and CH2 are mixed and recorded in CH1 and CH2 respectively MIC LOWCUT ON CH1 microphone bypass filter ON OFF CH1 OFF switching MIC LOWCUT ON CH2 microphone bypass filter ON OFF CH2 OEE switching CUE AUDIO CH1 CUE AUDIO recording setting CH2 CH1 Records CH1 AUDIO MIX CH2 Records CH2 AUDIO MIX Records CH1 and CH2 mixed AUDIO The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 103 Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 5 5 AUDIO OUT LIMITER TEST TONE TIME DATE YEAR 95 MONTH 01 DAY 01 HOUR 00 MINUTE 00 mT IME DATE SET FUNCTION 5 5 Screen AUDIO OUT CHI AUDIO OUT selection CH2 CH1 CH1 output to AUDIO OUT MIX CH2 CH2 output to AUDIO OUT MIX CH1 and CH2 mixed and ON Limiter ON This page performs the date and time settings After the date and time have been changed pressing the UP or DOWN buttons MONTH Month setting MINUTE O10 59 Minute setting This page performs the adjustment function 5 settings Variable VF R k range display SENS output to AUDIO OUT LIMITER O
10. LENS 12 pin REMOTE ECU 6 pin Accessories Microphone kit Tripod attachment 33 820 mm s Approx 66 min using the AJ P66MP Approx 3 min using the AJ PG66MP MIC LINE switchable balanced more than 10 kohm MIC Menu setting to 60 50 40 dBu LINE Menu setting to 6 0 4 dBu Phantom 48 V balanced 3 kohm Menu setting to 60 50 40 dBu 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm t 0 Vp p 75 ohm 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 4 dBu balanced low impedance Menu setting to CH1 CH2 MIX DC 11to17V DC 11 to 17 V maximum rated current 0 1 A Sony battery connector screw included Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications Related Components Power supply related AU BP220 AU BP402 battery packs AG B425 battery charger for charging the AU BP220 and AU BP402 battery packs AU M402H battery case AJ B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5 inch viewfinder External VTR related Portable video cassette recorder AJ YA710P time code input output video input adaptor AJ YA900P 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor for connecting an external VFR to the 26 pin inter face AJ YA700P 26 pin output adaptor for connecting an external VTR to the 26 pin interface AQ EC1 extension control unit Connection cables efor connecting an external VTR to the 26 pin interface efor connecting an external VTR to the 14 pin 26 pin interface SHAN C12TCA multi connector cable
11. NiCd 13 NiCd 12 12 V Nicad battery NiCd 14 NiCd 13 13 V Nicad battery DIGITAL NiCd 14 14 V Nicad battery DIGITAL Digital battery Viewfinder time code dispiay ON OFF ON Time code is displayed OFF Time code is not displayed TCG VF DISP Even if the BATTERY SEL is selected to NiCd 12 13 or 14 the camera automatically senses whether or not an Anton Bauer s Intelligent Battery is fitted tn the case of an intelligent battery a numericat indication percentage of power available is displayed in the viewfinder If the camera is usually used with an intelligent battery BATTERY SEL shoutd be set to DIGITAL 102 Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 4 5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings Variable VF R k range apay E E FRONT MIC Camera microphone input level y selection 60 dB REAA MIC CH1 40 ENG Rear jack AUDIO CH1 input FUNCTION 4 5 FRONT MIC 40dB REAR MIC CHI gt 60d0B REAR MIC CH2 600dB LINE CH1 CH2 4dB REAR AUDIO STEREO MIC LOWCUT CH1 0FF MIC LOWCUT CH2 OFF EMPHASIS OFF CUE AUDIO CH1 50 microphone level selection 60 dB REAR MIC CH2 40 ENG Rear jack AUDIO CH2 input 50 microphone tevel selection 60 dB LINE CH1 CH2 4 0 ENG Rear jack AUDIO CH1 CH2 input line 6 dB input level selection REAR AUDIO STEREO Audio CH1 CH2 rear jack input MONO selection STEREO Selects stereo input
12. OFF status and f number are displayed S Only the super iris ON status is displayed OFF Neither the super iris ON status nor f number is displayed CAMERA ID ON USER ID Mix ON OFF during color bar OFF ENG recording The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode TAPE ON USER Remaining tape length display ON OFF ENG OFF 97 Setting Menu Screens CAMERA ID Screen This page performs the camera ID settings Each time the UP button is pressed the character display changes in the order of space English letters A to Z numbers 0 to 9 and symbols space gt lt Gh 5 7 A J Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order Variable VF R ik range dispiay aman USER Camera ID input ENG lt Note gt Whether or not this set value is to be mixed is selected by setting CAMERA ID on the VF DISPLAY screen to ON or OFF SHUTTER SPEED Screen This page performs the shutter speed settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen Variable VF R k range display ib ald SYNCHRO ON Synchro scan shutter speed setting SCAN OFF SUPER V ae SUPER V mode setting Shutter speed 1 100 setting ON OFF oe Shutter speed 1 120 setting ON OFF SHUTTER SPEED SYNCHRO SCAN SUPER V OFF 1 250 ON Shutt
13. Lighted Recording continues but stops if tape sticking occurs Piayback tast forward and rewind operation stops Flashes 4 times per second HUMID Lighted Lighted Condensation Continu ous tone 2 An error code appears in the Check the error Flashes Fiashes l code in the display s Continu time code display A SLACK SLACK Fiashes ital ce tous Tape WING UP position of the widow see per per TOM trouble dolay AION page 118 and second second ated consult your LCD and the VTR stops dealer 1 During recording 2 During playback fast forward or rewind lt Note gt if a cleaning tape is not available to deal with video head clogging etc first as tablish the STOP mode and then press the STOP button again while the RESET button on the side panel is kept depressed While these buttons are held down the cleaning roller will claan the heads for a maximum of 10 seconds 118 Warning System Display window LCD Remain i P Remain Warming Warning VTR section Warming Warning H ing taps Pia REC tone contents operation Countermeasures display display ca length status display display 1 of the 7 bars re eee Flashes Flashes oo display a oe inside vape END E TAPE
14. MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 107 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 1 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 1 settings Variable VF R rk range display ane C DTL COMPE Chroma DTL ON OFF switching CHROMA DTL r Chroma DTL setting C DTL CORING 2 Chroma DTL CORING setting KNEE ON ENG Knee aperture ON OFF switching APERTURE OFF Detail above the knee point is boosted SLIM DTL ENG ON OFF switching for mode which narrows detail SUPER COLOR ON ENG ON OFF switching for coler dynamic OFF range expansion CORNER DTL ENG ON OFF switching for mode which compensation increases edge resolution LEVEL 2 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 2 settings Variable VF 7 a range display SDE SKIN TONE HUE Skin tone hue setting This sets the phase of the skin tone detection range It changes the hue in the phase direction SKIN TONE Skin tone levei setting LEVEL This sets the intensity of the colors in the skin tone detection range It changes the level in the amplitude direction LEVEL 1 6 DTL COMPE CHROMA DTL C OTL CORING KNEE APERTURE SLIM OTL SUPER COLOR CORNER DTL R detects the chroma edge and places on Y to boost the H detail The higher the number selected the greater the LEVEL 2 6 TONE HUE TONE LEVEL TONE WIDTH TONE CORING TONE ZEBRA SKIN TONE WIDTH Skin tone width se
15. OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in tront of the item on the screen Variabie VF LEVEL 1 6 ENG LEVEL 1 6 item user menu display ON OFF LEVEL 2 6 ON LEVEL 2 6 item user menu display OFF ON OFF LEVEL 3 6 LEVEL 3 6 item user menu display ON OFF LEVEL 4 6 LEVEL 4 6 item user menu display ON OFF LEVEL 5 6 LEVEL 5 6 item user menu display ON OFF MENU SELECT 3 3 LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL 676 VF OPERATION LENS ADJ OFF LEVEL 6 6 LEVEL 6 6 item user menu display ON OFF VF OPERATION VF OPERATION item user menu display ON OFF LENS ADJ item user menu display ON OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 116 Setting Menu Screens AUTO SHADING Screen This page pertorms the auto shading settings Align the arrow with the desired BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or DOWN button to execute the setting Variable VF Remarks range display BLACK ENG Auto black shading digital activated WHITE V SAW ENG Auto white shading V SAW activated BLACK COMPE ON ENG Black compensation ON OFF OFF WHTE COMPE White compens
16. ON OFF switching White clip level setting WHITE CLIP WHITE CLIP LEVEL The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 109 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 4 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup tevet 4 settings Variable VF R FLARE 00 Rich flare setting The preset vatue differs according to 100 the camera G FLARE 00 Gch flare setting The preset value differs according to 100 B FLARE G0 t00 the camera R GAMMA B GAMMA lt Note gt The R FLARE G FLARE and B FLARE will not be initialized even when the initial ization default setting operation is performed LEVEL 4 6 FLARE FLARE FLARE GAMMA 00 GAMMA 00 Bch flare setting The preset value differs according to the camera Rich gamma compensation value for the master gamma Bch gamma compensation value for the master gamma The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the E
17. a cassette h Inser a charged battery pack Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted elf the HUMID display appears wait until the display goes off elf five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted replace the bat tery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack 3 Check that there are no cables etc around the cassette holder and top panel and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder 4 Check the following items and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder The cassette is not set to write protect status There ts no slack in the tape 83 Recording Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power insert a cassette and then set the various switches as follows AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 AUTO TCG F RUN or R RUN OUTPUT CAM AUTO KNEE ON GAIN Normally set to 0 dB When it is too dark it is set to the appropriate gain tris AUTO 84 Recording Shooting images AG a Bx 1 1 Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B When the white balance and black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the
18. and noise may appear on the viewfinder screen but this does not indicate a maifunction The black balance cannot be adjusted white the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Therefore be sure to set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF eif black shading ts not satisfactory even when ABB is OK open the AUTO SHADING page of the setting menu and execute black shading adjustment See page 115 70 Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes The shutter modes which can be used with the unit s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Mode Shutter speed Application Standard 4 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 This mode is used to shoot clear images of 1 1000 and 1 2000 quickly moving subjects seconds This mode is used to reduce horizontal stripe patterns for monitor screens with a vertical scanning frequency of 30 Hz or more SUPER V This mode is used to increase the vertical resolution lt Notes gt elncreasing the shutter speed lowers the camera sensitivity regardless of electronic shutter mode eif the iris is set to AUTO the iris opens and the depth of the focuses decreases as the shutter speed rises 248 steps in the range from 30 4 Hz to 250 Hz SYNCHRO SCAN 71 Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Shutter Mode Speed The shutter speed during shutte
19. button Each time this button is pressed the cursor moves on the setting menu page now displayed Use it when selecting items lt Note gt This switch functions differently depending on the operation item Check the function by oper ating the menu item by item UP button This is used to increment the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF DOWN button This is used to decrement the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF D PAGE button This is used to select the setting menu page Time Code Related Section 1 GENLOCK IN connector BNC The reference signal is supplied to this connector for geniocking with the camera section 22 Controls and Their Functions tt pan Time Code Related Section 2 HOLD button The time data appearing on the counter dispiay at the instant when this button is pressed is held The time code generator will still continue to run When the button is pressed again the hold status is released Use the button to ascertain the time at which a particuiar scene was shot for example RESET button This resets the time data on the counter display to 00 00 00 00 When the TCG switch is set to SET and this button is pressed the time code or user s bit can be reset to 00 00 00 00 or 00 00 00 00
20. not the LED is lighted when SUPER V is ON lt Note gt The LED lights when both GAIN 0 dB and GAIN 3 dB are ON unless the gain is set to 3 dB or O dB SYNCHRO SCAN 1761 7 VF display ENG LEO GAItN 0dB GAIN 3d8 SHUTTER WHITE PRESET EXTENDER FILTER SUPER V ENG ENG oO O Q n T7 2 OFF i This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the filter is any value 7 Tt The undertined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ATEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 99 Setting Menu Screens MAIN FUNCTION Screen This page performs the adjustment function settings MAIN FUNCTION a Vaia Rem rka fenaa isplay ea ON Phantom microphone front usage FRONT OFF selection ON Phantom microphone 48 V used OFF Normal microphone used PHANTOM CH1 Phantom microphone CH1 usage selection E ON Phantom microphone 48 V BATT TAPE ALARM Screen used The battery end and tape end audio warnings during shooting can be switched off if they become undesirable OFF Normal microphone used Variable PHANTOM FRONT ON PHANTOM CHI gt OFF PHANTOM CH2 OFF
21. of the inter nal inspection and adjustments push this button back in The power will come back on pro vided that there ts no trouble inside the unit POWER switch ON Set to this position to turn on the unit s power OFF Set to this position to turn off the unit s power 12 Controls and Their Functions Accessory Mounting Section Hook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook Light shoe Mount the video tight etc onto this shoe Lens mount bayonet type Mount the Jens here Lens clamping lever Insert the lens into the lens mount and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens Lens mount cap Press up the lens clamping lever to remove this cap Keep the cap in place if the tens is not going to be mounted Lens cable clamp This is tor clamping the Jens cable Tripod mount When the unit is to be secured to a tripod mount the optional tripod attachment LENS connector 12 pin Hook up the lens connecting cable to this connector Consult with your dealer concerning the lens which you are going to use Shouider pad Adjust this pad to facilitate operation when carrying the unit on your shoulder Its position can be brought forward or backward and adjusted by loosening the two set screws 13 Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH1 audio channel 1 recording level control When t
22. setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button until the TIME DATE page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function TIME DATE YEAR 95 MONTH 01 DAY 01 HOUR 00 MINUTE 00 STIME DATE SET 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button to select the item to be changed 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting value The number is incremented by 1 each time the UP button is pressed and decremented by 1 each time the DOWN button is pressed TIiME DATE YEAR 95 MONTH 01 DAY Ot HOUR 00 MINUTE 00 TiME DATE SET 5 When the settings have been completed press the SHIFT ITEM button to select TIME DATE SET and then press the UP or DOWN button The time starts from when the button is pressed aTIME DATE SET 6 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen lt Note gt The seconds cannot be set and always start from 0 seconds 62 Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu Setting menu operations are basically performed
23. setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the WHITE BAL switch dis play position on the viewfinder screen Example W A 17 Controls and Their Functions Shooting Recording Playback Function Section 3 OUTPUT output signa selectorYVAUTO KNEE switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit viewlinder and video monitor The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the images shot by the camera have been selected OUTPUT AUTO KNEE awitch setting positions BARS Color bar signats are output Tne AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated Set the switch to this position in the following cases eWhen adjusting the video monitor eWhen recording cotor bar signalis CAM AUTO KNEE OFF The images shot by the camera are output The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated The default setting is MANUAL KNEE CAM AUTO KNEE The images shot by the camera are output The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated GAIN gain selector switch This is used to change the video amplifiers gain in accordance with the lighting conditions during shooting The gain values corresponding to the L M and H settings are assigned be forehand on the setting menu When the unit is shipped trom the factory these settings are L 0 dB M 9 dB and H 18 dB If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to 3 the new setting will appear for about 3 se
24. status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen lt Note gt When operating the unit from the AQ EC1 extension control unit option even if the SHUTTER SPEED page is operated trom the unit the switches of the AQ EC1 have priority regarding the actua shutter speed See Setting Menu Configuration page 45 for a description of engineering mode and setect ing display pages Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value To change the reference value change the A JRIS LEVEL vatue on the LEVEL 6 6 page of the setting menu using the UP or DOWN button 74 Adjusting the Audio Level If the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted perform the following operations Manually Adjusting the Audio Level T Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 selector switch to MAN 2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel completely to the right 3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 CH2 controls to adjust the audio level so that the level meter appears up to 0 dB at the maximum volume Limiter When the audio level ts adjusted manually the limiter circuit operates with respect to excessive input Limiter circuit operation can be set to ON and OFF at the setting menu The factory set ting is off Adjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder Th
25. supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped REC PAUSE SAVE This is the tape protection mode The cylinder is stopped in the hatif loading status Compared with the STBY position jess power is consumed and the unit can be operated longer using the battery It takes longer for recording to commence after the VTR START button is pressed in the SAVE position than in the STBY po sition When the switch is set to this position the VTR SAVE tamp inside the viewfinder tights STBY Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed D MODE CHECK button While this button is kept depressed the camera s setting status is displayed in the viewfinder it does not affect the camera s output signals This button can also be used for fine adjust ment at the setting menu during synchro scan mode SUPER IRIS button This is used when backlight Compensation is to be provided When it is pressed the switch settings are displayed inside the viewfinder for 3 seconds When it is pressed again back light compensation is released Whether the super gain 30 dB mode or the super iris backlight compensation mode is to apply can be selected on the setting menu This button can also be used for fine adjustment during synchro scan mode Super gain When 30 dB is allotted to the SUPER IRIS button OTL and other menu settings cannot be performed for this 30 dB 20 Controis and Their Functions EJECT c
26. the character display in the reverse order Press the SHIFT ITEM button to advance the cursor to the next position and return to step 3 to set the characters When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s Current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 59 Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays Remaining tape length When the amount remaining on the tape is more than 30 minutes tong all seven segments up to the F posi DF SLAVE TCG HOLD Fai fil h EA e FIC Cicer Once CICIO Ces tion appear lighted H When it is less man 30 mine 1 A Imini s ifrmi utes long one segment will go E TAPE Aint eaii udio evel meter off tor every 5 minute reduc tion in the length E BATT F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Remaining battery level CH1 VTR Section Operation Status Related Displays DF SLAVE TCG HOLD oN no oo oo oo0 e ae A e ee ee e h imini s ifrmi a iG displa maea aarmen window E TAPE F m Co pr te a dit ed Dre EE E BATT F paemes aae pn pam as RF SERVO HUMID SLACK CH2 Warning display RF Lights when video head clogging occurs SERVO Lights when the servo is out of order HUMID Lights when condensation occurs on the head dr
27. the figure MENU SET OFF OFF WHITE BAL Aor B OUTPUT CAM GAIN Normally set to 0 dB When it is too dark it is Set to the appropnate gain FILTER knob If the settings of the GAIN and WHITE BAL switches are changed a message informing of the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the setting change message display posi tion on the viewfinder screen However the message appears only when the display mode is set to 3 2 Select the FILTER knob setting tn accordance with the lighting conditions See FILTER knob page 15 in the Shooting Recording Playback Function Section for examples of FILTER knob settings If the setting of the FILTER knob is changed a mes sage informing of the new setting will appear tor about 3 seconds at the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen However the message appears only when the display mode is set to 3 66 Adjusting the White Balance Black Balance 3 Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi nating the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen A white object white cloth white wall near the subject can also be used The white area required is as shown below 1 4 or more of the screen width White cloth 1 4 Of More of the screen height lt Note gt Take care not to allow high intensity spots to enter the screen 4 Adjust the iris of the lens 5 Press t
28. them away Instead hand them in as small chemical waste Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij Wanneer de batten is uitgeput mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien maar dient u deze als kiein che misch afval weg te doen To remove the battery Verwijderen van de batterij Main Power Battery Ni Cd Battery Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding Nikkelcadmiumbatterij Anton Bauer Battery Battery Batterij AU BP402 Anton Bauer Batterij Battery Batterij Unlocking lever Ontgrendelingshefboom i W Na AU BP402 i we eif a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery ein geval u een batterij van een anden fabrikant zou gebruiken gelieve dan eerst zorgvuldig de gebruiksaanwijzing van deze batterij te lezen Back up Battery Lithium Battery Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen Lithiumbatterij For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life please consult your dealer Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde levensduur afdankt Back up Battery Lithium Battery Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen Lithiumbatterij 10 System Configuration 26P output adaptor AJ YA700P Microphone kit Wireless supplied microphone receiver WX RA700 Multi connector cable 26P 12P output ad
29. 01 Setting Menu Screens FUNCTION 3 5 Screen This page performs the adjustment function 3 settings FUNCTION 3 75 HUMID OPE 26P CONTROL REC START TC MODE UB MODE PAUSE TIMER BATTERY SEL TCG VF DISP OFF Variable VF Remarka range display HUMID OPE ENG VTR operation selection when condensation occurs ON Operation continues normally OFF Ajl operations prohibited except for POWER switch and EJECT button 26P CONTROL 26P remote control selection Sori ON OFF Unit only 26P control does REC START not function BOTH Unit and 26P remote control TALLY LED indicates unit REC status ON 26P remote control only TALLY LED indicates 26P VTR REC status REC acceptance selection for VTR START STOP ALL REC accepted regardless of VTR mode NORMAL REC accepted only during STOP POWER SAVE mode and REC PAUSE mode Time code DF NDF switching DF Drop frame mode NDF Non drop frame mode TC MODE LTC UB usage method selection USER User setting fixed value REAL Real time operation according to the TIME DATE time EXT When there is external TC input the UBG value is slave locked When there is no external input the user setting is used UB MODE Selection for the recording pause hold time 10 10 minutes 20 20 minutes 30 30 minutes PAUSE TIMER BATTERY SEL Battery type selection
30. 4 4 MHz 28 8 MHz 14 4 MHz 3 positions can be set from among 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB 30 dB 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 and 1 2000 sec synchro scan mode 1 29 9 1 47 6 sec 1 51 5 1 252 sec 1 2 Bayonet type F8 2000 lux 89 9 reflection 2 lux F 1 4 30 dB 60 dB typical 750 lines centre 450 lines more than 500 tines Super V mode 14 4 MH2 28 8 MHz Below 0 03 entire range excid tens Below measurable limit excld tens PUM 1 5 monochrome 600 lines centre Controls BRIGHT CONTRAST PEAKING Switches TALLY ZEBRA Specifications VTR Section Accessories VTR Video System during piayback on a standard playback unit Bands S N ratio K factor 2T pulse Y C delay Brightness 25 Hz to 5 75 MHz 1 0 dB 3 0 dB 55 dB Within 2 Within 30 ns VTR Audio System during playback on a standard playback unit Sampling frequency Quantization Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion WowdAflutter Head room Emphasis 48 kHz synchronized to video 16 bits sampie 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 0 dB at reference level 80 dB or more at 1 kHz AWTD Within 0 1 at 1 KHz operating level Below measurabie limit 18 dB T1 50 us T2 15 ps can be turned ON OFF VTR Tape Running System Tape speed Recording playback time FF REW time Connectors Input AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLRX2 3 pin female MIC IN XLR 3 pin female GENLOCK
31. AUDIO OUT connector XLR 3P This ts connected to an audio component The audio channeis can be selected on the setting menu OC OUT DC power output connector This is the DC 12 V output connector A current of approximately 100 mA can be taken out 14 Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section 3 m ALARM warning tone volume control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack When it is set to the lowest position the waming tone is not audible However by making changes to the inside parts the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position MONITOR volume contro This adjusts the volume of the sound other than the warning tone the sound from the speaker or earphone amp When it is sat to the lowest position no sound ts heard Audio Function Section 4 D Speaker During recording the EE sound can be monitored during playback the playback sound can be monitored The warning tone is heard through the speaker in synchronization with the flashing or lighting of the waming lamp and warning display The speaker sound is automatically muted when an earphone is connected to the PHONES jack MONITOR SELECT audio channel selector switch This selects the audio channel whose sound is to be heard through the speaker or ear phone CH1 The audio channel 1 sound is output CH1 2 The sound pro
32. Connection cables efor connecting an external VTR to the 26 pin interface efor connecting an external VTR to the 14 pin 26 pin interface SHAN Ci2TCA multi connector cable Video input connector can only be used for return video input Audio components AJ MH70O0P microphone holder Maintenance products AJ CL12MP cleaning tape AJ SC900 soft carrying case SHAN B700 carrying case SHAN RC700 rain cover SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL GUIDELINES 1 When servicing observe the original lead dress If a short circuit is found replace all parts which have been over heated or damaged by the short circuit 2 After servicing see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers insulation papers shields are properly installed 3 After servicing make the following leakage current checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards LEAKAGE CURRENT COLD CHECK 1 Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the two prongs on the plug 2 Measure the resistance value with an ohm meter between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metaltic cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads connectors control shafts etc When the exposed metallic part has a return path to the chassis the reading should be between 1MQ and 5 2MQ When the exposed metal does not have a return path to the chassis the reading must be Hot Check Circuit AC VOLTMETER TO APPLIANCES COLD EXPOSED WATER PIPE
33. IN BNC Output CAMERA OUT BNC VIDEO OUT BNC AUDIO OUT CH1 CH2 MIX XLR 3 pin male PHONES mini jackx 1 Other DC IN XLR 4 pin male DC OUT 4 pin LENS 12 pin REMOTE ECU 6 pin Microphone kit Tripod attachment 33 854 mm s Approx 66 min using the AJ P66MP Approx 3 min using the AJ P66MP MIC LINE switchable balanced more than 10 kohm MIC Menu setting to 60 50 40 dBu LINE Menu setting to 6 0 4 dBu Phantom 48 V balanced 3 kohm Menu setting to 60 50 40 dBu 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 0 dBu balanced low impedance Menu setting to CH1 CH2 MIX DC 11to17V DC 11 to 17 V maximum rated current 0 1 A sony battery connector screw included Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications Related Components Power supply related AU BP220 AU BP402 battery packs AG B425 battery charger for charging the AU BP220 and AU BP402 battery packs AU M402H battery case AJ B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder 5 inch viewfinder External VTR related Portable video cassette recorder AJ YA710P time code input output video input adaptor AJ YASOOP 26 pin 12 pin output adaptor for connecting an external VTR to the 26 pin inter face AJ YA700P 26 pin output adaptor for connecting an externat VTR to the 26 pin interface AJ EC2 AQ EC1 extenston control unit
34. K STRETCH OFF MATRIX TABLE A lt Note gt DARK OTL and LEVEL DEPEND function in a mutually opposite way LEVEL DEPEND is automatically set to O when DARK DTL is set to a value other than 0 and DARK DTL is automatically set to O when LEV EL DEPEND is set to a value other than O VF dispiay ENG Gains of 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB S H GAIN can be set Variable range MASTER GAIN H DTL LEVEL V DTL LEVEL OTL CORING H OTL FREQ LEVEL DEPEND H DTL detail level setting V DTL detail level setting ENG DTL coring setting H DTL frequency selection 1 2 5 MHz 4 4 MHz 2 3MHz 5 4 5 MHz 3 3 5 MHz Dark detail setting It boosts the dotail of the black areas ENG ENG LEVEL DEPEND setting it eliminates the detail only in the dark areas when the Y detail is boosted The higher the number selected the wider the range across which the detail is eliminated ENG Master gamma setting 0 01 steps ON OFF switching for mode which MASTER GAMMA compensates low illumination black BLACK STRETCH out MATRIX TABLE ENG Color compensation table selection 5 The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT AITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the
35. METAL PARTS 1500Q 10W EARTH GROUND Figure 1 LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK See Figure 1 1 Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet Do not use an isolation transformer for this check 2 Connect a 1 5kQ 10W resistor in paratiel with a 0 15uF capacitor between each exposed metallic part on the set an a good earth ground such as a water pipe as shown in Figure 1 3 Use an AC voltmeter with 1000 ohms volt or more sensi tivity to measure the potential across the resistor 4 Check each exposed metallic part and measure the voltage at each point 5 Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet repeat each of the above measurements 6 The potential at any point should not exceed 0 75 volts RMS A leakage current tester Simpson Model 229 equivalent may be used to make the hot checks leakage current must not exceed 1 2 milliamp In case a measurement is outside of the limits specified there is a possibility of a shock hazard and the equipment should be repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the customer ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE ES DEVICES Some semiconductor solid state devices can be damaged easily by static electricity Such components commonly are called Electrostatically sensitive ES Devices Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor chip components The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component dam
36. N ENG Audio limiter ON OFF switching OFF OFF Limiter OFF TEST TONE ON ENG Audio test tone ON OFF switching OFF during color bar output TIME DATE Screen executes the settings Variable VF Remarks range display HOUR TENG Hourseting TIME DATE SET CENG f Date time confirmation lt Note gt The seconds cannot be set The time always starts from the zero second setting The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen dispiay methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 104 Setting Menu Screens LOW SETTING Screen This page sets the low level LOW SETTING Variable VF Damark range display atiko MASTER GAIN 0dB eee peer MASTER GAIN ENG Gains of 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 DTL GORING 08 24 and 30 dB S H GAIN can be set H OTL FREQ 03 DARK DTL 00 LEVEL DEPEND 03 MASTER GAMMA 0 60 F i j PLCN BITETO DE H DTL LEVEL H DTL detail leve setting V DTL LEVEL a V DTL detail level setting DTL CORING ENG DTL coring setting 15 NG H OTL FREQ E H OTL frequency selection i 1 2 5 MHz 4 4MHz 2 3 MHz 5 4 5 MHz 3 3 5 MHz DARK DTL Dark detail setting tt boosts the detail of the black areas LEVEL DEPEND By LEVEL DEPEND setting
37. N buttons to choose tamp lighted not lighted for the selected item To select ON Press the UP button An asterix appears to the left of the item name To select OFF Press the DOWN button A period appears to the left of the item name Repeat steps 3 and 4 to continue making ON OFF settings for other items 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewlinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 52 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen in addition to images messages indicating the unit s settings and operating status appear on the viewtinder screen The center marker and safety zone marker etc are aiso displayed When the MENU SET OFF switch is set to OFF items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using related switches appear at the top and bottom of the screen Messages informing of the setting contents or of the adjustment course or results can also be displayed for approximately 3 seconds when settings are changed during the course of adjust ments or after adjustments have been compieted See Selecting Display Items page 54 for selecting display items Display Mode and Setting Change Message page 55 for the setting change message and Setting the Marker Displays page 56 for the marker displays The disptay posit
38. NG menu 110 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 5 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 5 settings Variable VF Hamarka range display Srna MATRIX TABLE A Color adjustment table selection B Color adjustment Color adjustment lt Note gt The white balance and black balance remain unchanged even when the MATRIX items are changed LEVEL 5 6 MATRIX TABLE MATRIX MATRIX MATRIX MATRIX MATRIX MATRIX titti ah aab yh wb h k ooooco Color adjustment Color adjustment Color adjustment ENG Color adjustment The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode lt Note gt All settings are 00 tor the preset mode of MATRIX TABLE B Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 111 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 6 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup levei 6 settings Variable VF Remarks range display ENG H PHASE H phase rough adjustment during COARSE GENLOCK mode H PHASE FINE PE ENG H phase fine adjustment during GENLOCK mode SC PHASE COARSE a A IRIS LEVEL A IRIS PEAK AVE A IRIS MODE NOBM1 3 NORM2 CENTR SIRIS LEVEL a The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mo
39. NTER MARK ON USER Center mark display ON OFF OFF ENG SAFETY ZONE USER Safety zone switching display OFF i 6 ENG The undartined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode MARKER CENTER MARK ON SAFETY ZONE 1 Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Hotding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 96 Setting Menu Screens VF DISPLAY Screen This page sets the setting for the display intormation inside the viewfinder Variable VE Pamariki range display VF DISPLAY DISP MODE 3 EXTENDEA ON SHUTTER TAPE BATTERY FILTER WHITE GAIN LEVEL METER IRIS CAMERA ID Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFTATEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU EXTENDER ON OFF switch to SET SHUTTER ON USER Shutter speed display ON OFF displays the ENG pas ce OFF ENG BATTERY ON USER Battery voltage display ON OFF OFF ENG FILTER ON USER Filter No display ON OFF OFF ENG WHITE ON USER AWB PRE A B8 display ON OFF OFF ENG GAIN ON USER Currently selected gain display ON OFF ENG OFF LEVEL METER USER Audio level meter display ON OFF ENG USER Only the f number is ENG displayed S S IRIS Both the super iris ON
40. Panasonic A CD DVCPRO Camera Recorder AJ D400P Operating Instructions VOT He4 Specifications a VAIO General Camera Section Viewfinder Power supply voltage Power consumption DC 12 V 23 W Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Continuous operating time Weight Dimensions Pick up devices System Picture elements Spectra system Built in filters Quantization Digital signal processing Horizontal drive frequency Programmable gains Super gain Shutter speeds Lens mount Sensitivity Minimum subject brightness Image S N ratio Horizontal resolution Vertical resolution Sampling frequency Registration Geometric distortion CRT Resolution Controls Switches 32 F to 104 F 4 F to 140 F Less than 85 relative humidity Approx 90 min using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery Approx 12 87 Ibs 5 85 kg incid main unit viewfinder lens battery pack tape and microphone 42 W X 10 16 includ handle H x 127 a D 119 2 255 5x326 3 mm 1 2 inch on chip FIT type of CCD RGB 3 CCD system 410 000 pixel F1 4 prism system 1 3200K 2 5600K 1 4 ND 3 5600K 4 5600K 1 16 ND 10 bit A D R G and B channels 14 3 MHz 16 bit long operation 14 3 MH2 28 6 MHz 14 3 MHz 3 positions can be set from among 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB 30 dB 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 and 1 2000
41. See Setting Menu Configuration page 45 for engineer mode and selection of displayed pages T Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The setting status displays disappear from the viewfinder screen and the page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button until the LED page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN buttons ILEO GAIN 0dB GAIN 3dB SHUTTER WHITE PRESET EXTENDER FILTEA SUPER V lt Note gt ON OFF GAIN 0 dB This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the gain is set to any value other than 0 dB GAIN 3 dB This setects whether or not the lamp lights when the gain is set to any value other than 3 dB SHUTTER This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON WHITE PRESET This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the white balance memory channel is PRST EXTENDER This selects whether or not the lamp tights when the lens is in EX TENDER mode FILTER This selects whether or not the tamp lights when the filter is set to any value other than 3200K SUPER V This selects whether or not the lamp lights when SUPER V is set to ON Repeatedly press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired itern 4 Press the UP and DOW
42. Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the lens at subjects with differing brightness to check that the automatic iris adjustment functions Set the tris to manual adjustment mode and turn the iris ring to check the manual iris ad justment Hold down the instant iris automatic adjustment button and aim the lens at subjects with differing brightness to check the instant iris automatic adjustment performance Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and change the GAIN switch setting toL M and H to check the following items The iris is adjusted with respect to subjects with the same brightness in accordance with the switch setting eThe gain vatue display on the viewfinder screen changes in accordance with the switch setting When a lens with an extender is mounted set the extender to the used position to check that the extender functions properly Perform 1 Tape Running Inspections to 4 Earphone and Speaker Inspections below consecutively inspecting the VTR Section 1 Tape Running Inspections at 8 ot 1 oh WN OO ON 0 Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off Set the F RUN R RUN switch to R RUN Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL Press the unit s VTR START button and check the following items The tape reels turn eThe counter display number changes T
43. This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function LOW SETTING MASTER GAIN OdB H OTL LEVEL 713 V OTL LEVEL 10 DTL CORING 08 H OTL FREQ 7 63 _ DARK OTL 7 00 LEVEL DEPEND 03 MASTER GAMMA 0 60 BLACK STRETCH OFF MATRIX FABLE A Press the SHIFT ITEM button repeately to move the cursor to the MASTER GAIN position Press the UP or DOWN button to set the gain value The gain value can be set freely regardiess of size trom among 3 O 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB When resetting the gain values to the settings when shipped trom the factory LOW O dB MID 9 dB HIGH 18 dB select MENU INIT at the DATA RESET page of the setting menu and press the UP or DOWN button When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewtinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 64 Adjustments and Setup During Recording Selecting Functions VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu Selecting the required functions 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button to display the FUNCTION 3 5 page This operation can al
44. V EL DEPEND is set to a value other than O Variable VF Bararks range a oeey be MASTER GAIN Gains of 3 0 3 6 9 12 5 18 21 24 and 30 dB S H GAIN can be set H OTL LEVEL H DTL detail level setting V DTL LEVEL V DTL detail level setting DTL CORING o a O iad o ae MASTER GAMMA BLACK ENG ON OFF switching for mode which STRETCH compensates low illumination black out MATRIX TABLE ee ia Color compensation table selection B DTL coring setting H OTL frequency selection 1 2 5 MHz 4 4 MHz 2 3MHz S5 4 5 MHz Dark detail setting it boosts the detai of the black areas LEVEL DEPEND setting it eliminates the detail only in the dark areas when the Y detail is boosted The higher the number selected the wider the range across which the detail is eliminated Master gamma setting 0 01 steps The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET disptays the ENG menu 106 Setting Menu Screens HIGH SETTING Screen This page sets the high level HIGH SETTING MASTER GAIN 18dB H OTL LEVEL 10 V DTL LEVEL 08 DTL CORING 10 H OTL FREQ DARK OTL LEVEL DEPEND MASTER GAMMA BLAC
45. VTR tape to be viewed on the viewfinder Playback images from the external VTR cannot be viewed 91 Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26 pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in Recording Simul taneously with the internal VTR and an External VTR eSee Connections on page 87 Mounting the 26 pin output adaptor eConsult your local dealer when mounting the adaptor 1 Set the unit s internat switches T Remove the side panel on the display window side 2 Remove the Printed Circuit Board holder and remove the CAMERA ENC Printed Circuit Board 3 Set SW101 and SW102 to the 26P side CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board Printed Circuit Board Holder g j ani CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board 2 Mount the 26 pin output adaptor Itustration of AJ YA900P 92 Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Controlling the external VTR with the unit s switches Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated beiow at the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the set ting menu prevents the internal VTA from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be controiled by the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens 26P CONTROL ON See Selecting Functions page 63 for a description of FUNCTION 3 5 page operations Switching from the internal VTR to the external VTR
46. according to the procedures described on page 47 However these procedures vary slightly according to the item Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows Adjustment setup items at the setting menu AdjusimenUsetup hem Setting the gain selector value SETTING Setting the Gain Selector LOW M D HIGH Value Setting the DTL and gamma etc Selecting the shutter speed SHUTTER SPEED Setting the Electronic mode to be used Shutter Setting the synchro scan mode SYNCHRO SCAN Setting the Electronic shutter speed Shutter Selecting required functions FUNCTION 1 5 to 5 5 Shading adjustment AUTO SHADING Shading Adjustment 63 Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value When shooting in tocations without sufficient brightness bright images can be obtained by rais ing the gain However care should be taken as raising the gain atso increases the noise The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch The gain values corre sponding to the L M and H positions of the GAIN switch are set at the MASTER GAIN page ot the setting menu Setting the gain selector vaiue 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were compteted appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button to display the SETTING LOW MID HIGH page shown below
47. age caused by static electricity 1 Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor equipped assembly drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground Alternatively obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test 2 After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices place the assembly on a conductive surface such as alminum foi to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly 3 Use only a grounded tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices 4 Use only an anti static solder removal device classified as anti static can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices 5 Do not use freon propelled chemicals These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices 6 Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it most replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam alminum foil or comparable conductive material 7 immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed CAUTION Be sure no power is applied to the chass
48. aptor SHAN C12TCA Microphone hoider AJ MH700P Lens Bayonet type Fujinon Canon AJ YA900P Battery case Panasonic Battery SHAN B220 7 AU BP220 AN pm Sony Battery TE NP 1 Battery case Panasonic Battery Camera VTR AU M402H AU BP402 AJ D400 Anton Bauer Battery Battery case Sony Battery BP 90 5 EVF mount adaptor AJ YA711 AC adaptor AJ B75 Battery charger 5 EVF mount adaptor AJ QYF900 AG B425 5 EVF WV VF658 C Rain cover eM size cassette tape AJ CL12MP SHAN RC700 exclusively tor DVCPRO Soft carrying case AJ SCS60 Tripod sttachment supplied Extension contro unit AG ECt Carrying case SHAN B700 Time code input outputvideo input adaptor AJ YA710P 11 Controls and Their Functions e144 WS aS ntn X Nae vage LA ANSA DE SON nN RR SAAS Power Supply Section Battery holder The battery pack option made by Anton Baver is mounted onto this holder OC IN external power input connector XLR 4P The AJ B75 AC adaptor option is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate the unit BREAKER circuit breaker button In order to protect the equipment the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off when an excessively high level of power flows inside Upon completion
49. assette eject button Press this to insert or eject the cassetie REW rewind button Press this to rewind the tape its lamp lights during rewinding lf this button is pressed during playback the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down FF fast forward button Press this to fast forward the tape Its lamp lights during fast torwarding lf this button is pressed during playback the playback images are fast forwarded at approxi mately quadrupie speed while the button is heid down PLAY playback button Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or color video monitor Its lamp tights during playback If this button is pressed again during playback playback is paused and the lamp goes oft After playback has been paused for 2 minutes the unit automatically switches to stop status STOP amp STOP button Press this to stop the tape travel Emergency screw inside the rubber cap Reter to page 118 Emergency eject 21 Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section D MENU SET OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first of the pages which can be displayed appears OFF The setting menu is not displayed on the viewfinder screen SHIFTATEM
50. ast Turning the PEAKING control makes the picture appear softer or sharper A sharp picture facilitates focusing the lens Adjusting the Eyecup Position Turn the eyecup forward backward movement ring to adjust the position of the eyecup in the forward backward direction Eyecup Forward backward Movement Ring 36 Adjusting the Viewfinder Detaching the Eyecup Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder This aiso facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror lt Note gt Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated Dust which has ad hered to the mirror should be blown away with a blower etc T Press the tock button 2 Turn the lock ring as far as possible in the counter clockwise direction and line up the align ment marks on the lock ring and viewfinder barrel Alignment Marks Lock Button 3 Detach the eyecup Remounting the eyecup 1 Line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and the viewfinder barrel and then insert the eyepiece 2 Turn the eyepiece as far as possibte in the clockwise direction The lock button latches with a clicking sound and remounting is completed 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Detaching the Viewfinder T Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF 2 Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector lt Not
51. ate filter low LOW LIGHT There is insufficient tncrease the illumination or illumination gain LEVEL OVER There is too much illumination Decrease the illumination or gain lf the above error messages appear Carry out the respective treatment attempt to adjust the white balance again If the error message continues to appear even after repeated attempts consult your dealer lt Note gt The white balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Therefore be sure to set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST The white balance for the filter is automatically adjusted according to the setting position of the FILTER knob outside White balance memories The white balance has two memory systems A and B Adjustment vaiues for each filter can automatically be stored in the memory corresponding to the setting A or B of the WHITE BAL switch The unit contains 4 filters making a total of 8 4x2 adjustment values which can be stored if FILTER INH on the FUNCTION 2 5 page of the setting menu is set to ON the A and B sys tems can be limited to one memory each tn this case the memory contents are not linked to the filters 68 Adjusting the White Balance Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted tn the following cases eWhen the unit is used for the first time When the unit is first
52. ation ON OFF OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range colurnn indicates the preset mode AUTO SHADING BLACK WHITE V SAW BLACK COMPE ON WHITE COMPE ON DATA RESET Screen This page resets the menu display item settings Aligning the cursor arrow with the item and pressing the UP or DOWN button resets the settings Variable VF Parnaricn range display DATA RESET ENG Sets the setting menu to the status when shipped from the tactory lt Note gt The fiare compensation value LEVEL 4 6 and shading compensation value AUTO SHADING do not return to the default settings DATA RESET MENU INIT DIAGNOSTIC Screen This page displays the unit s operating conditions and software version we ae ae range display TOPERATION CORUM RUNNING THREADING _ ee Ls DIAGNOSTIC 00000 gt 900000 THREADING 60000 ENG Operating time with the power ON Drum rotating time EN VTR SYSCON Ver lt 1 CAM SYSCON Ver lt 1 Loading time VTR SYSCON Software version display CAM SYSCON ENG Software version disptay Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 117 Warning System if trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operatio
53. be re corded Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit To the MiC IN Connector AUDIO IN switch Set the AUDIO IN switch tor the audio channel you wish to record to FRONT MIC lt Note gt When extending the microphone use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Up to two axternal microphones can be connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 Connectors Phantom power supply type microphones can also be supported by a menu setting AUDIO IN Switch Set the AUDIO iN Switches of the channels to which microphones are connected to REAR MiC Audio Input Preparations Mounting a Wireless Microphone When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system mount the WX RA700 wireless re ceiver To the AUDIO OUT Connector WX RA700 Wireless Receiver 24 i i eoi WxX R980 Camera Attachment XLR Cabie AUDIO IN switch Seat the AUDIO IN switch of Connect to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 Connector the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to REAR LINE When detaching the wireless microphone press up the lever on the bottom of the camera attachment 1 and detach the microphone in the upward direction 2 AJ D400 Main Unit See the Handling Instructions for the WX RA700 wireless receiver for wireless receiver ope rations Connecting an Audio Component Wh
54. conds at the gain display position on the viewfinder screen Example 12 dB AUTO W B BAL white balance black balance automatic adjustment switch AWB Set to this position for automatically adjusting the white balance When the WHITE BAL switch is now set to A or B the adjusted value will be stored in memory A or memory B ABB Set to this position for automatically adjusting the black balance The adjusted value will be stored in the dedicated memory SHUTTER switch Set this to ON when using the electronic shutter When it is pressed to the SEL side the shutter speed and mode displays change in the ranges preset on the setting menu If the set ting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to 2 or 3 the new settings will appear for about 3 seconds at the shutter display position on the viewfinder screen Example 1 250 1 61 7 1 AUTO KNEE function When the level is adjusted to people scenes etc for shooting against a very bright background the background will be whited out and the buildings or scenes in the background will become blurred If the AUTO KNEE function is activated in cases like these the background can be reproduced in clear detail This tunction is especially effective for shooting in the following conditions When shooting people in shade under a clear sky When simultaneously shooting people in vehicles or indoor and the outdoor scenery seen through the window
55. connected or disconnected All adjustments and settings made using the switches and controls other than the menu setting section of the AQ EC1 are erased when the units POWER switch is set to OFF Also adjust ments and settings made using the AQ EC1 cannot be written to setup cards However when the AQ EC1 is connected again these settings return to the AQ EC1 settings Menu contents set with the menu setting section are saved lt Note gt The functions of the AQ EC1 are limited as follows The STORE switch does not function if the menu settings are changed while the AQ EC1 is connected to the AJ D400 the new menu settings are saved automatically as soon as the changes are made Note that the AQ EC1 gain switch displays 3 O and 9 correspond to L M and H and the OUTPUT switch settings CAMERA TEST and BAR to CAM AUTO KNEE ON CAM AUTO KNEE OFF and BAR for each main unit The Synchro scan and Super V modes cannot be used while the AQ EC1 is connected to the unit The lens iris RIS control of the AQ EC1 is valid only when the lens iris AUTO MANUAL se lector is set to AUTO Warning Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder When the MENU SET OFF switch is set to SET the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen The setting menu is displayed in page units The following table lists ali pages contained in the setting menu as well as an outline of the fun
56. cription of setting the display mode lt Notes gt eThe white balance and black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen Therefore be sure to set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF ABB must be executed again when the MASTER GAIN values on the LOW SETTING MID SETTING and HIGH SETTING pages of the setting menu are changed the S IRIS SW item is set to 30 dB at the FUNCTION 2 5 page of the setting menu or the GAMMA ON OFF item is switched at the FUNCTION 1 5 page of the setting menu eWith artificial lights particularly with fluorescent lights and mercury arc lamps the strength of the R G and B colors changes in synchronization with the power line frequency even if the brightness of these lights appears to be constant Especially in areas where the power line fre quency ts 50 Hz the verica synchronizing frequency approx 60 H2 of the TV and the fre quency 50 Hz of the lighting tend to interact This gives rise to flicker and to a phenomenon where the hue changes along with the passage of time and it is it impossible to obtain the proper white batance These phenomena can be reduced by setting the shutter speed to 1 100 For this reason wherever the unit is used under fluorescent or mercury arc lamps and at a frequency of 50 Hz the shutter speed must be set to 1 100 and the white balance obtained This shutter speed of 1 100 should also be used during shooting 1 Set the switches as shown in
57. ctions for each page The setting menu configuration can be changed according to the purpose Setting Menu Configuration MARKER Marker settings Setting the Marker Displays VF DISPLAY Selection of viewlinder screen Setting Display displays Items 57 CAMERA ID Camera ID display settings Setting the Camera ID Display 70 SHUTTER SPEED Shutter speed mode settings Setting the Electronic Shutter 71 SYNCHRO SCAN Synchro scan shutter speed Setting the settings Electronic Shutter LED lamp display settings Setting the Lamp Display MAIN FUNCTION Used function settings pe FUNCTION 1 5 to 5 5 Used function settings Selecting Functions TIME DATE Time and date settings Selecting Functtons SETTING LOW MID Selecting Functions HIGH LEVEL 1 6 to 6 6 Camera settings Recording Adjustments VF OPERATION Viewfinder operations LENS ADJ en MENU SELECT 1 3 to User menu ON OFF settings 3 3 AUTO SHADING Automatic shading adjustments Shading DATA RESET Resetting the setting menu Returning to the default settings is DIAGNOSTIC ee E See the corresponding pages for a detailed description of each page s functions lt Note gt When connecting the AQ EC1 extension contro unit option and controlling the AJ D400 exter nally the engineer menu is always opened as the setting menu 47 Warning Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Changing the setting menu configuration The setting menu can be configu
58. d Mode 4 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 7 SUPER V Mode SYNCHRO SCAN Mode eVWhen the unit is shipped trom the factory SUPER V mode ts not specified and is there fore not displayed 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Synchro Scan Mode 1 2 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SYNCHRO SCAN page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN tunction SYNCHRO SCAN 1 61 7 Press the UP the value increases or DOWN the value decreases button repeatedly to display the desired trequency The frequency can be switched continuously within the range of 30 4 Hz to 250 0 Hz When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen If S SCAN MODE SEL on the FUNCTION 2 5 page of the setting menu is set to ON the shutter speed can be varied by the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK switches However care should be taken at this time as the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK functions cannot be operated only during SYNCHRO SCAN mode 73 Setting the Elect
59. de LEVEL 6 6 H PHASE COARSE H PHASE FINE SC PHASE COARSE SC PHASE FINE A IRIS LEVEL AIS PEAK AVE RIS MODE RIS LEVEL l J 4 4 4 A A S SC phase rough adjustment during GENLOCK mode SC phase fine adjustment during GENLOCK mode Auto irs target value setting The brightness iris is controlled using this value The higher the number selected the greater the brightness Auto iris peak average value ratio setting The closer the selected value is to O the greater the tendency toward AVE control the closer the selected value is to 100 the greater the tendency toward PEAK control Auto iris mode selection NORMI Light metering over entire screen except for edges NORM2 Light metering over entire screen except for top CENTR The light is measured only at the screen center Super iris target value setting Backlight compensation mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 112 Setting Menu Screens VF OPERATION Screen This page performs the viewfinder display settings Variable VF range display ENG VF OPERATION VF OUT ad VF OUT Y VF OUT selection VF DTL 2 NAM NAM N Additive Mix Si
60. de to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral tri angie is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operating and maintenance Service instructions in the literature accompa nying the appliance 2 C K Ni Cd ATTENTION The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable At the end of it s useful life under various state and local laws it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery ATTENTION Le produit que vous avez achet est aliment par une pile au nickel cadmium La pile est recyclable Pour obtenir des renseignements sur les fa ons de recycler cette pile appeler au 1 800 8 BAT TERY Replace battery with part No CR2032 only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Caution Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassembie or dispose of in fire E is the safety information DAU FCC NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protect
61. duced by mixing the audio channej 1 and 2 sound or the stereo sound is output However only the mixed sound is output from the speaker CH2 The audio channel 2 sound is output MONITOR sound selector switch This selects the sound of the earphone when CH1 2 is selected with the MONITOR SELECT switch ST The stereo sound of audio channel 1 and 2 is output MIX The mixed sound of audio channel 1 and 2 ts output PHONES earphone jack mini jack When an earphone option is connected to this jack the sound selected by the MONITOR switch can be heard The warning tones relating to the unit s operation or status can also be heard An earphone enabling a sufficiently high volume of sound to be heard is recom mended When the earphone is connected speaker sound is automatically muted 15 Controls and Their Functions Shooting Recording Playback Function Section 1 D Viewfinder Black and white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback Warn ings and messages relating to the unit s operating status and settings zebra pattern markers safety zone marker center marker etc can also be seen PEAKING control This is used to adjust the contours of the images inside the viewfinder to tacilitate focusing It does not affect the camera s output signals CONTRAST control This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewtinder It does not aftect the camera s ou
62. during zoom operations adjust the flange back the distance trom the lens mounting surface to the im age formation surface Once adjusted the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed Adjustment method Check the position of each part of the Jens which must be operated in order to adjust the flange back with the lens Handling Instructions peer nN Adjusting the Flange Back 1 Set the lens iris to manual 2 Open the iris Position the flange back adjustment chart about 10 ft from the lens and illumi nate it so that an appropriate image output level is obtained If the image level is too high use the CC ND filters or the shutter Loosen the Ff ring clamping screw Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position manually or by electric drive Shoot the flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus Set the zoom ring to the wide angle position Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus At this time take care not to move the distance ring Repeat this operation four to seven times until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and wide angle positions O OO NO Oh W Firmly tighten the Ff ring clamping screw Refer to the Operating Instructions of the lens 32 Adjusting the White Shading The AJ D400 is adjusted tor the Fujinon S14x7 5 BRM4 and CANON YH14x7 3 KRS lenses when shipped from the factory if a lens other than these t
63. e The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu 1 2 3 Perform the operations in steps 1 to 3 of Selecting Display Items page 54 to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the DISP MODE item Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired display mode When menu operations have been compieted set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF Setting the Marker Displays Display ON OFF switching for the center and safety zone markers and selection of 80 or 90 of the screen area as the safety marker range are performed at the MARKER page of the setting menu 1 2 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button until the MARKER page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function MARKER CENTER MARK SAFETY ZONE Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired item The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP ar DOWN button is pressed When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appears at the top and bottom of the viewfinder sc
64. e audio CH1 Jeve l can be adjusted by the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 contro at the bottom of the front panel while watching the viewfinder ond Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 Switch to MAN N Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel completely to the right Set LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to ON The audio level display appears on the viewfinder screen Q3 9 Adjusting the Audio Level 4 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 contro at the bottom of the front panei to adjust the input vol ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below When the input volume is normal the audio leve display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight levet display bars from the left eWhen the rightmost 0 dB turns asterisk mark the input volume is excessive Adjust the level so that the eighth GO dB does not turn mark _ aT 8 o _ a a X 40 30 25 20 15 10 5 O When the optimal level cannot be set The maximum attenuation of the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the tront panel is about 20 dB When the optimal level cannot be set within this range adjust the ievel using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel Using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 controis at the bottom of the front panel and on the side panel Normally the control at the bottom of the front panet is turned completely to the right and the recording level is adjusted using the contro on the side panel The control at
65. e gt Use both hands to detach the viewfinder The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one hand resulting in damage to the viewfinder 3 Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up Stopper Screw Mounting the Viewfinder 1 Press down the viewfinder 2 Tighten the viewfinder stopper screw firmly 3 Connect the plug to the viewfinder connector and secure the viewfinder cable with the clamp lt Note gt insert the plug firmly when connecting it to the viewfinder connector Stopper Screw Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Using the microphone kit standard accessory or the AJ MH700P microphone hoider option allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder Using the Microphone Kit standard accessory Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit 1 Mount the microphone MIC iN Connector 39 Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ MH700P Microphone Holder Option 1 Remove the microphone holder mounting screws me Ve a lem erp ee 1 ee 5 n agr TTAN MN 2 Mount the AJ MH700P microphone adaptor option to the main unit we N j RN N Mount the microphone adaptor using the accessory screws To the MIC IN Connector 5 Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT MIC in accordance with the audio channel to
66. e lens using a conversion adaptor These lenses cannot be mounted directly as their dimensions differ Attempting to mount these lenses directly may damage the unit 3 Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the tens iris even after performing the above adjustments However this is characteristic of the optical system of the lens and does not indicate a malfunction 34 Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position 1 Loosen the viewtinder forward backward lett right position clamp lever Viewfinder Laver HI a Maiti a 3 Tighten the viewfinder forward backwardAett right position clamp lever to the locked po sition WY Vo LTH Ree i sales aS APL N AY 35 Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the diopter 1 Set the POWER switch to ON A picture wil appear in the viewfinder 2 Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen Diopter Adjustment Ring Adjusting the screen Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen Brightness Adjust the BRIGHT control Contrast Adjust the CONTRAST control Contour Adjust the PEAKING control BRIGHT Control CONTRAST Control PEAKING Control 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM 3 Turn the viewlinder BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls to adjust the picture brightness and contr
67. en using an audio component as the line input signal source connect the audio component to the unit s AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors Audio Equipment AUDIO IN Switch Connect to the AUDIO IN Set the AUDIO IN Switch of CH1 CH2 Connectors the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to REAR LINE 42 Mounting the Unit to a Tripod When mounting the unit to a tripod use a supplied tripod attachment 1 Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod Select the attachment hole tn consideration of the unit s and tripod attachment s center of gravity in addition check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the universal head s camera mounting screw Tripod Attachment oes I z eae gt noe pg r sap g TO as gt r a 4 Tae mei a ja anm i aa d me y a e a i n A o a a Y 2 Mount the camera to the tripod attachment Slide the unit forward along the grooves until a clicking sound is heard a1 el eo es 9 85 A eee M When detaching the tripod attachment Hoid down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow c Red Lever Black Lever lt Note gt When the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been detached hold down the red lever and move the black tever in the direction of the arrow again to return the pin to its original position Care should be taken as the ca
68. er must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed 27 Power Supply Using a Sony Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery mounts See page 24 2 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector 3 Mount the Sony battery holder Mount the battery case with the cover detached first and then mount the detached cover as shown tn the figure Tighten the mounting screws Tighten the power supply contact screws Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow Align the hole at the bottom metal part of the cover with the hole at the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw of the bat tery holder lt Note gt Take care when attaching the battery holder that the wires are not pinched 28 Power Supply Using the Sony BP 90 Battery Pack 1 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector See the preceding page 2 Mount the BP 90 battery case Tighten the mounting screws Tichten the power supply contact screws Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow Align the hole at the bottom metai part of the cover with the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw lt Notes gt The unit s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed Take care when attaching the battery case that the wires are not pinched 29 Power Sup
69. er screen changes Aim the lens at an appropriate subject and turn the focus ring to bring the subject into focus Check the image appearing in the viewfinder Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT MIC and set LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to ON Check that the audio leve appears on the viewfinder screen when sound is input from the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack on the front panel Then check that the audio level disappears from the viewfinder screen when LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu is set to OFF Check that the zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen when the ZEBRA switch is set to ON and disappears when the ZEBRA switch is set to OFF lt Note gt The items and functions in steps 3 to 6 may not be displayed or may not operate depending on the setting conditions Set the unit to engineer mode set DISPLAY MODE on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to 3 and then set the required items at the SHUTTER SPEED LED and MENU SELECT 1 93 to 3 3 pages 123 Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions 1 Q a amp W N 7 Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation Turn the manuat zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle
70. er speed 1 250 setting ON OFF OFF 1 500 ON Shutter speed 1 500 setting ON OFF OFF 1 1000 ON Shutter speed 1 1000 setting ON OFF OFF 1 2000 Shutter speed 1 2000 setting ON OFF The underiined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 98 Setting Menu Screens SYNCHRO SCAN Screen This page performs the synchro scan settings Variable VF R k range display ELN SYNCHRO USER Synchro shutter speed selection SCAN f ENG LED Screen This page sets the ON OFF setting for the LED display inside the viewfinder The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen Variable l This selects whether or not the LED is GAIN 0 dB ON lighted when the gain is any value other than 0 dB GAIN 3 dB This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the gain is any value SHUTTER WHITE PRESET other than 3 dB This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the shutter is ON EXTENDER FILTER This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the AWB CH is PRESET This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the lens is in EXTENDER mode other than 3200K SUPER V This selects whether or
71. essed Changing the ON OFF selection The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed Returning to the default settings The unit can be returned to the default settings the settings when shipped trom the factory or the engineer mode settings by pressing the UP or DOWN button at the OATA RESET page of engineer mode However care should be taken as the flare and shading adjustment values cannot be returned to the default settings Quitting the menu Set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen Engineer mode The menu for this mode is opened by holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simulta neously and then setting the MENU SET OFF switch to the SET position 50 Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder The viewfinder displays are as follows GCEHJ O 1 REC recording tamp This lamp lights red during recording and flashes when warnings are tssued eSee Warming System page 116 for a detailed description 2 BATT battery jamp When the battery voltage has dropped this lamp begins ftashing several minutes before the unit can no longer be operated and lights when the unit can no longer be operated To prevent operation from being interrupted exchange the battery quickly before the battery runs out 3 irreg
72. f the unit allows color playback im ages to be viewed on the monitor 88 Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR Mounting the AJ YASOOP or AJ YA700P 26 pin output adaptor option and connecting the 26 pin cable option to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section internal VTR of the unit and an external VTR The component video signal is output from the 26 pin interface Precautions When Connecting an External VTR Set 26P CONTROL on the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu to BOTH or ON The set ting is OFF when shipped from the factory Power supply Power is not supplied or received between the unit and the external VTR so special power sup plies should be provided for each unit The BATT tamp and remaining battery level display tunc tion inside the viewfinder indicate the power supply status only tor the internat VTR The power supply status for the external VTR should be checked at the external VTR TALLY lamp and REC lamp operation The unit s TALLY lamp and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder indicate the REC status of the unit when 26P CONTROL is set to BOTH When 26P CONTROL is set to ON these lamps indi cate the REC status ot the external VTR Warning tone External VTR related warning tones are not output trom the unit s speaker or PHONES jack Note on connecting cables The signals may no
73. frame to frame continuity are made about two seconds later Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording 87 Playback Checking Recorded Contents Rec Review Color Playback Pressing the PLAY button allows black and white playback images to be viewed on the view finder Playback images can aliso be viewed in two other ways Rec review If the RET VIDEO switch is set to the INT side black and white images of the last 2 seconds of the recorded contents can be seen on the viewfinder eColor playback Connecting a cotor monitor to the unit s VIDEO OUT connector allows color playback images to be viewed on the monitor The playback signal is output to the viewfinder even during rewind REW and fast forward FF Audio output selection and volume adjustment for the playback signal are performed by the MONITOR switches and knobs on page 13 If recording is paused and the RET button on the lens is pressed the tape is automatically re wound and the playback images for the lasi two seconds appear on the viewfinder This allows the recording status to be checked After playback the unit returns to the recording start standby status Holding down the RET but ton rewinds and piays back up to 10 seconds of the tape lt Note gt The rec review function cannot be used unless recording has been performed for more than 1 second Connecting a color monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector o
74. g displays of each VTR to confirm the error contents Warning system priorities are as follows SLACK BATTERY END TAPE END BATTERY NEAR END TAPE NEAR END HUMID SERVO RF On Oona hy 119 Emergency eject lf the cassette is not ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed use a screwdriver or oth er implement to push down and simultaneously turn the EMERGENCY screw This will enabie the cassette to be ejected Turn off the power of the VTR As shown in the figure remove the rubber cap and fit a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross part of the EMERGENCY screw red While pressing on the screwdriver continue to turn the EMERGENCY screw in the counter clockwise direction until the cassette moves up Take out the cassette Oh W N Return the rubber cap to its original position lt Note gt 1 Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw unless it is an emergency 2 Do not turn the screw in the clockwise direction After the cassette has moved up do not turn the screw any further Otherwise the mechanism may be damaged 3 After the cassette has moved up the cassette holder will not lock even when it is closed Before closing the cassette holder be absolutely sure to turn the power off and back on again to reset the mechanism s operation PANO ey qe m a 9 z AN A r a A n r lt a to l Cassette holder OD appx a SS Ne RAL S CS ry X aot Ne ea Turn off the power
75. gnats with Seana erect ae R the highest level among R G and B ZEBRA2 SPOT G are output B VF DTL selection The detai of the VF signals is further boosted At the 0 setting the detail is the same as the main line aa i ZEBRA ENG DETECT ZEBRA2 50 DETECT 110 ZEBRA2 ON ENG OFF SPOT The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode ZEBRA1 DETECT leve IRE value setting ZEBRA2 DETECT level IRE value setting ZEBRA ON OFF switching and SPOT selection When ZEBRA2 is set to SPOT set the ZEBRA2 DETECT vatue higher than the ZEBRA1 DETECT value if the ZEBRA2 DETECT value is less than the ZEBRA1 DETECT value the ZEBRA pattern will not be displayed Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 113 Setting Menu Screens LENS ADJ Screen This page performs the lens adjustments The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in tront of the item on the screen Variabie VF tom Menge display F2 8 ADJ ENG Voltage is output only when selected by the cursor arrow F16 ADJ ENG Voltage is output only when selected by the cursor arrow LENS ADJ F2 8 ADJ F16 ADJ lt Note gt Whe
76. gnum Series battery is used to supply power to the unit the remaining battery level is displayed numerically The 5 0 display flashes when there is less than 3 minutes of tape remaining Filter display This displays the type of filter selected White balance memory displey This displays the selected white balance automatic adjustment memory A The WHITE BAL switch is set to A B The WHITE BAL switch is set to B P The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST Gain value dispiay This displays the image amplifier gain setting dB set by the GAIN switch lt Note gt When using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum Series battery the remaining battery level display continues to display the level for the Anton Bauer battery even if power supply is switched to an external power source near the end of the battery s power However note that the unit operates according to the external power source 54 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen 8 11 12 13 14 Audio level display This displays the audio CH1 level During sine wave input the audio levei display corresponds roughly to the VTR tevel meter display as follows Audio Channel 1 Level Display e JE x VTR Level Meter 4O 30 25 20 15 10 5 O Iris value dispiay This displays the approximate iris setting F number Warning display This displays the black balance white balance auto knee function super iris super hig
77. h gain and other waming displays Safety zone marker This indicates the 80 or 90 setting when shipped from the factory range for the view finder screen area The screen area percentage is selected at the MARKER page of the setting menu See Setting the Marker Displays page 56 for a detailed description Center marker This indicates the center of the viewfinder screen This marker is displayed when set to ON at the MARKER page of the setting menu Super iris ON display This indicates that the super iris is ON TCG display This displays the time code generator value 1 iris vaiue display The iris value is displayed when using a tens with the iris value display function 55 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Selecting Display Items The items to be displayed on the viewlinder screen can be selected by switching the display ON OFF setting independently for each item at the VF DISPLAY page The items which can be selected are as follows e Display mode See Dispiay Mode and Setting Change Adjustment Course Message e Extender display Shutter speed mode display e Remaining tape tength display e Remaining battery level display Filter display eWhite balance memory display Gain value display L vel meter display eiris value super iris ON status display Camera ID display eThe camera ID is displayed when recording the color bar according to the OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch se
78. h lens cleaner available on the market eAbsolutely do not wipe the mirror If dirt etc has adhered to the mirror remove it using a air blower availabie on the market Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras Smear Smear occurs when shooting high intensity subjects and occurs more easily as the electronic shutter speed increases 121 inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop erty Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended Inspection Preparations anh Insert a charged battery pack 2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted elf the HUMID display appears wait until the display goes off elf five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted replace the bat tery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack 3 Check that there are no cables etc around the cassette holder and top panel and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder 4 Check the following items and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder The cassette is not set to the write protect status There is no slack in the tape Inspecting the Camera Section Set the switches as follows WHITE BAL AorB OUTPUT BARS Gain Normally set to 0 dB When it is too dark itis set to the a
79. he AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch is set to MAN the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 contro on the side panel MIC IN microphone input jack XLR 3 pin Connect an optional microphone to this jack The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack Audio Function Section 2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1 CH2 audio channel 1 2 recording level controls When the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch is set to MAN the audio level of audio chan nels 1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls However the audio CH1 level can also be adjusted using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 contro on the front panel AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch audio channel 1 2 auto manuail level adjustment se lector switch This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channets 1 and 2 AUTO For adjusting the levels automatically MAN For adjusting the levets manually AUDIO IN audio input selector switch This selects the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 FRONT MIC The microphone input signals connected to the MIC IN jack are recorded REAR MIC The microphone input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connec tors are recorded REAR LINE The tine input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors are recorded AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 audio input channel 1 2 connectors XLR 3P An audio component or microphone ts connected here
80. he AUTO W B BAL switch to the WHT side and release the switch The switch returns to the center and the white balance is automatically adjusted 2 AUTO W B BAL switch 6 During the adjustment the following message appears on the viewfinder screen However the message appears only when the display mode is set to 2 or 3 AWB ACTIVE Message during adjustment 7 Adjustment is completed after approximately 1 second the following message appears and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the memory A or B selected in step 1 AWB A OK 3 2K Message after adjustment is completed lt Note gt If a lens equipped with the automatic iris function is used the iris may expertence hunting In these cases adjust the iris gain knob the knob marked IG IS S etc on the lens See the Handling Instructions tor the lens tor a detailed description 1 Hunting The auto iris responds repeatedly causing the Image to become darker and brighter 67 Adjusting the White Balance Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen The message appears when the display mode is set to 2 or 3 The displayed messages are as follows Error messages related to white balance adjustment COLOR TEMP HIGH The color temperature is too Select an appropriate filter high COLOR TEMP LOW The color temperature is too Select an appropri
81. he REC lamp inside the viewfinder tights eThe RF and SERVO lamps in the display window do not light Press the unit s VTR START button again Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off Check the same operations as in steps 5 and 6 using the VTR button of the lens Press the RESET button and check that the counter display number changes to 00 00 00 00 Set the LIGHT switch to ON and check that the display window is illuminated Press the REW button and then press the PLAY button after the tape has rewound for a while Check that the recording playback and rewind operations are pertormed properly Press the FF button and check that fast forward operation is performed propery 124 Inspections Before Shooting 2 Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch to AUTO 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 switch to FRONT MIC 3 Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level 3 inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions T Set the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 switch to FRONT MIC 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 switch to MAN 3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 CH2 controis and check that the level display increases when the controls are turned to the right 4 Earphone and Speaker Inspections T Set the VTR SAVE STBY sw
82. ies 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 po larity connections observed Do not attempt to re charge the oid battery or re use it for any other purpose It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration DAE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTER FERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED AC CESSORIES ONLY CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re placed Repiace only with the same or equivalent type rec ommended by the equipment manufacturer Dis card used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions VARNING Explosionstara vic felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kas sera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion ADVARSEL Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fab rikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage tij ie verand ren VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asen nettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosit telemaan tyypiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmista jan ohjeiden mukaisesti Attention Attentie e Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back up in the product At the end of their useful life you should not throw
83. ion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manuai may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTER FERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE For your safety E DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UN SCREWING To reduce the risk of the electric shock do not re move cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Lithium Battery Warning The lithium battery in this equipment must only be re placed by qualified personnel When necessary contact your local Panasonic supplier The lithium battery is a critical component type number CR2032 manufactured by Panasonic It must never be subjected to excessive heat or dis charge It must therefore only be fitted in equipment de signed specifically for its use Replacement batter
84. ions of all items which can be displayed are shown in the figure below 1 Extender display 2 Shutter speed mode display 3 Remaining tape length display 4 Remaining battery level display 5 Filter display l 6 White balance memory display 7 Gain value display 8 Audio level display 9 Iris vatue display 10 Warning display 11 Safety zone marker 12 Center marker 13 Super iris ON display 14 TCG Time Code Generator display 53 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen 4 2 7 Extender display This is displayed when the fens extender is being used Shutter speed mode display This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting OFF The shutter is not used 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 Shutter speeds seconds during standard mode 1 30 4 1 250 SYNCHRO SCAN Synchro scan mode is setected SUPER V High vertical resolution mode is selected Remaining tape fength display This indicates the remaining tape length minutes for the VTR during recording Remaining tape length display Remaining tape aepley engin i Full to 60 minutes 60 85 6010 58 minutes 55 50 55 to 50 minutes l 50 45 s010 45 minutes 45 40 a610 40 minutos 40 85 401035 minnes 30 28 3010 25 minutes 25 20 2510 20 minutes 20 18 2010 18 mines iso 1810 10 minuies 10 5 5 0 o 10 to 5 minutes Remaining battery ievel display When an Anton Bauer Digital Ma
85. is or circuit and observe all other safety precautions 8 Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices Otherwise hamiess motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES device X RADIATION WARNING t The potential source of X Radiation in EVF sets is the High Voltage section and the picture tube 2 When using a picture tube test jig for service ensure that jig is capable of handling 10kV without causing X Radiation NOTE Itis important to use an accurate periodically calibrated high voltage meter 3 Measure the High Voltage The meter electric type reading should indicate 2 5kV 0 15kV If the meter indication is out of tolerance immediate service and correction is required to prevent the possibility of premature component failure To prevent an X Radiation possibility it is essential to use the specified picture tube For your safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitu
86. itch setting and VTR mode Lens RET button functions RET VIDEO switch intemal YTR mode Description of what appears setting on viewfinder screen INT Recording Images shot by camera RET button does not function Recording paused What has been recorded 2 second rec review can be checked Ptaying Internal VTR s piayback images RET button does not function Piayback paused Search operation for successive shooting XT Recording Return video signal which has been supplied to AJ YA710 option m Recording paused Return video signal which has been supplied to AJ YA710 option Playing Return video signa which has been supplied to AJ YA710 option Playback paused Return video signal which has been supplied to AJ YA710 option Replacing the Backup Battery The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted When the battery runs out the TCG time code vatue indicates 00 00 00 00 At this time the time code value cannot be backed up In addition the BACK UP BATT EMPTY display appears in the viewfinder for 3 seconds when the POWER switch is set to ON to indicate that the battery must be replaced Consult your dealer when replacing the battery NCSI Thee Backup Battery 95 Setting Menu Screens MARKER Screen This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder Variable VF R k range display einen CE
87. itch to STBY 2 Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes 3 Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack Check that the sound to the speaker is cut off and that the microphone sound can be heard from the earphone 4 Turn the MONITOR contro and check that the earphone volume changes 5 inspections when Using an External Microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 switch to REAR MIC 3 Aim the microphone at a sound source and check that the audio level meter in the display window and the audio level display inside the viewfinder change in accordance with the sound level Each channel can atso be checked separately by connecting a single micro phone to each channel 6 Time Code and User Bit Related Inspections 1 Set the user bit as necessary See Setting the User Bit page 76 for a description of setting methods 2 Set the time code e See Setting the Time Code page 75 for a description of setting methods 3 Set the F RUN R RUN switch to R RUN 4 Press the VTR START button Check that the tape runs and the counter display number changes 5 Press the VTR START button again Check that the tape stops and the counter display number stops changing 6 Set the F RUN R RUN switch to F RUN Check that the counter display number changes regardless of the tape running status T Set the DISPLAY switch to UB Check that the se
88. ition of the light source etc as neces sary Check that the lens iris is between F4 to F11 If the iens iris is not within this range adjust the position of the light source etc Be sure to set the electronic shutter to OFF 33 Adjusting the White Shading 7 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB Next execute ABB and then execute AWB again wee g N ES SS WHITE BAL AorB 8 Repeat step 6 9 set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP but tons to open the menu Press the PAGE button until the AUTO SHADING page appears Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the arrow on the left to the WHITE position and then press the UP or DOWN button ACTIVE appears on the viewfinder to indicate that white shading automatic adjustment is operating Adjustment is completed when the ACTIVE display disappears Return the MENU switch from SET to OFF to close the menu SHIFTATEM UP 1 O When the lens to be used has an extender insert an extender and repeat steps 6 to 9 This completes white shading adjustment The adjustment value is stored in the non volatile memory so there is no need to readjust the white shading even if the power for the unit is turned off lt Notes gt 1 The white shading can be adjusted for general lenses using the above method However this method may not apply for extremely special lenses 2 When using a 2 3 inch camera lens be sure to mount th
89. mera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center 43 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position The shoulder pad can be slid up to s in the forward backward direction from the center position the position when shipped from the factory Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera tion of the unit 1 Loosen the two screws 2 Slide the pad in the forward backward direction to select an appropriate position 3 Tighten the screws to clamp the pad lt ss AA EF P Screws Shoulder Pad Bottom 44 Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment mount the unit using this hole 45 Connecting the AQ EC1 Extension Control Unit Option Connecting the AQ EC1 extension control unit option allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control When the AQ EC1 is connected and the POWER switches of the unit and AQ EC1 are set to ON the unit automaticaliy enters remote control mode The handling instructions included with the AQ EC1 describe operations for when the AQ EC1 is connected to an AQ series digital camera When the AQ EC1 is connected to the AJ D400 some functions differ and some features can not be used 6 pin Cable ECU Connector AQ EC1 lt Notes gt eThe POWER switches of the unit and AQ EC1 must be set to OFF before the 6 pin cable is
90. n the display window LCD WARNING lamp lamps inside the viewfinder and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble Display window LCD Rematn Warning ing display battery status level display VTR section operation Remain ing tape length display Warning r f contents Countermeasures A Warning WARN REC Warming ING tone display Clean the heads Emitted Head clogging is il images still Flashes Flashes a ines Video head detected and a cannot be RE Lighted 4times j4 times per clogging warning tone recorded properly 1 per per recording emitted images after the heads second 1 are cleaned consult your dealer system trouble may not be recorded property second second Tum off the power and consult your dealer Lamps may flash briefly and then go oft when tape running Starts but this does not indicate trouble If tape running stops and the HUMID disptay does not go oft even when the power is turned oft and then on again wait until the display goes off Recording continues dut images may not be recorded propery Emitted 4 times per second Flashes 4 times per second Flashes 4 times per second The servo is out of order SERVO
91. n accuracy of within 0 1 frame can be pertormed simply by press ing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point However the time until re cording starts differs according to the setting of the VTR SAVE STBY switch elf the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to SAVE recording starts about 2 seconds after the VTR START button is pressed eif the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to STBY recording starts immediately atter the VTR START button is pressed Successive shooting when the power is turned off while recording is paused 1 Turn the power back on 2 Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording 86 Recording Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run the cassette has been ejected or when using a tape which has only been recorded part way follow the procedures outlined below Pertorming successive shooting after the tape has been run the cassette has been ejected or when using a tape which has only been recorded pan way 1 Press the PLAY button while watching the viewfinder screen and piay back the tape At the place where continuity between frames is to be provided press the PLAY or STOP button again to stop the tape 3 Press the RET button on the tens Preparations for
92. n using a lens which allows the lens iris open or close end to be adjusted set ON either F2 8 ADJ or F16 ADJ to ON and repeatedly adjust the lens iris until it is OFF F2 8 or F 16 respectively Fujinon 18x6 7 BRM4 8ERM4 lenses do not have this adjustment function MENU SELECT 1 3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON OFF settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen Variable VF Hamarka range display MENU SELECT 1 3 G ILED item user menu display ON OFF MAIN FUNCTION item user menu display ON OFF BATT TAPE ALARM item user menu display ON OFF ON This switches the display ON OFF This switches the display OFF aaa MAIN FUNCTION ON FF BATT TAPE ENG ALARM The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode O eee MARKER ON MARKER item user menu disptay SHUTTER SPEED OFF ON OFF leo anid VF DISPLAY ON VF DISPLAY item user menu display MAIN FUNCTION OFF ON OFF Site pe a i Cea CAMERA iD ON ENG CAMERA ID item user menu display OFF ON OFF SHUTTER SHUTTER SPEED item user menu OFF SPEED display ON OFF SYNCHRO ON SYNCHRO SCAN item user menu SCAN OFF display ON OFF N Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setti
93. ng the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 114 Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 2 3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON OFF settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen range display FUNCTION 1 5 ON ENG FUNCTION 1 5 item user menu OFF display ON OFF FUNCTION 2 5 ON ENG FUNCTION 2 5 item user menu OFF display ON OFF FUNCTION 3 5 ENG FUNCTION 3 5 item user menu display ON OFF FUNCTION 4 5 ON ENG FUNCTION 4 5 item user menu QFF display ON OFF FUNCTION 5 5 ON ENG FUNCTION 5 5 item user menu OFF display ON OFF TIME DATE TIME DATE item user menu display ON OFF LOW SETTING LOW SETTING item user menu display ON OFF MID SETTING MID SETTING item user menu display ON OFF HIGH SETTING ae HIGH SETTING item user menu display ON OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode MENU SELECT 2 3 FUNCTION FUNCTION FUNCT ION FUNCTION FUNCT I ON TIME DATE LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING OFF Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 115 Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 3 3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON OFF settings The ON
94. old down the detachment lever of the battery holder and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow sy iis 4 SEN EST TT lt Note gt The AJ D400 supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra light system Automatic detection can be performed for intelligent batteries with a remaining battery level of 10 or more At this time the remaining battery level is displayed numerically percent age display inside the viewfinder If the power is tumed on with a remaining battery levet ot 10 or less the voltage is displayed Also after intelligent battery detection the remaining battery level display indicates the level for the intelligent battery even if power is supplied from an exiernal source 25 Power Supply Using the Panasonic AU BP402 Battery Pack 1 Detach the battery mounts So Sos ma T 3 Mount the AU M402H battery case Open the battery case cover and lit up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit Be sure to tighten the screws completely s l a te ry Y A Wey a ee eA Xa ot Zee eee el ed y lt Notes gt Do not pull strongly on the rubber cap Take care not to catch the connection cord between the battery case and the main unit Power Supply 4 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack lt Note gt The unit s pow
95. on The cassette hotder opens Cassette Holder 3 Check that there ts no slack in the tape insert the cassette and then firmly close the cas sette holder Checking that there is no slack in the tape Press the reel in with your finger and turn it lightly in the direction of the arrow If the reel does not turn there is no slack in the tape 81 Cassettes Ejecting cassettes With the power turned on press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette close the cassette holder Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power then turn on the power again and immedi ately hold down the EJECT button If there is stili power remaining in the battery the cassette will be ejected However this operation should not be repeated Preventing Accidental Erasure Set the tab on the cassette to the SAVE side to prevent the recorded contents of tapes from being accidentally erased 82 Recording Basic Procedures This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording When starting to shoot actual images inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning normally See the Inspections Before Shooting page 120 for a description of inspection procedures Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting
96. operator The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch HIGH or LOW TALLY switch This controts the tally lamp HIGH The tally lamp is made brighter OFF The tally lamp is extinguished LOW The tally tamp is made darker Back tally lamp This functions in the same way as the tally lamp when the back taliy switch is set to ON Back tally switch This controls the back taily lamp ON The back tally lamp operates OFF The back tally lamp does not operate WARNING lamp This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTA section LIGHT switch ON This illuminates the display window OFF This extinguishes the display window illumination Display window The warnings related to the VTR section remaining battery level sound level time data etc are displayed in this window 24 Power Supply Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply Using a battery pack Panasonic Anton Bauer or Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack Before using a battery pack be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger See the Handling Instructions for the battery pack and battery charger for a detailed expiana tion of charging methods Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack 1 Mount the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it into place Control Switch 2 When detaching the battery h
97. ply Using an AC Power Supply When using the AJ B75 AC Adaptor 1 Connect the units EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ B75 AC adaptor a OC IN Connector T A NSO 2 Setthe AC adaptor s power to ON 3 Set the unit s power switch to ON lt Notes gt When using an external power supply other than the AJ B75 AC adaptor check the pin signal of the EXT DC IN socket When both a battery pack and AC adaptor are connected power is supplied from the AC adaptor eWhen using an AC adaptor the AC adaptor s power must be set to ON before the unit s POW ER switch is set to ON If this sequence is reversed the AC adaptor s output voltage wilt rise slowly and may cause the unit to malfunction 12V 30 Mounting the Lens 1 Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap Lens Clamping Lever Mount Cap 2 Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens A SLE l LENS Connector e See the Handling Instructions provided with the tens for lens handling lt Note gt The iens and camera adjustments listed below may be necessary depending on the lens to be mounted 1 Lens flanging adjustment 2 Lens auto iris adjustment 3 Lens white shading adjustment with this unit 31 Adjusting the Lens Flange When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide angle positions
98. ppropriate gain Iris AUTO zoom AUTO VTR SAVE STBY STBY 122 Inspections Before Shooting inspecting the Viewfinder 1 2 9 Adjust the position of the viewfinder Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen and then adjust the BRIGHT CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder Check the following items 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET and check that the setting menu appears on the viewtinder screen 2 Press the PAGE button and check that the setting menu page changes 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM switch and check that the cursor moves within the page 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to check that the setting or ON OFF display of the item selected with the cursor changes Set the OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch to CAM and switch the FILTER knob to 1 2 3 and 4 Check that the number of the FILTER display on the viewfinder screen changes in accor dance with the knob position Perform the following operations to check that the lamp lights when the items set to ON at the LED page are operated 1 Set the gain to any value other than O dB with the GAIN switch 2 Set the SHUTTER switch to ON 3 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST 4 Insert the lens extender 5 Set the FILTER knob to any position other than 1 Press the SHUTTER switch repeatedly from the ON position to the SEL side and check that the shutter setting on the viewfind
99. r mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch eDuring SYNCHRO SCAN made the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO SCAN page of the setting menu The shutter speed can also be set by the UP and DOWN buttons during SYNCHRO SCAN mode In addition if S SCAN SEL on the FUNCTION 2 5 page of the setting menu is set to ON the shutter speed can also be varied by the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK switches on the side panel However note that the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK functions do not operate at this time The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use special operation modes SYNCHRO SCAN or SUPER V can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu 1 Perform the operations outlined in Changing the Display Mode page 56 and set the dis play mode to 2 or 3 at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu 2 Press the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the SEL side The current shutter set ting appears in the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen Ex 1 120 1 61 7 etc i a 3 0 Lee yyy e SHUTTER Switch 3 Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL side repeatedly until the desired mode or speed ap pears When al modes and speeds can be disptayed the display changes in the order shown below If the required shutter speeds and modes have been designated beforehand only the designated speeds or modes appear Standar
100. red by selecting only the pages necessary for the application Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode When using the engineer menu switch the unit to engineer mode as described below The unit is switched to user mode by setting the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The unit is switched to engineer mode by holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simul taneously and setting the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The user and engineer modes differ as follows User mode Only the selected pages the setting menu can be used The data set on each page is written to the non voiatile memory allowing it to be stored for extend ed periods of time f Engineer mode Ail pages contained in the setting menu can be used in addition the data set at each page is written to the non votatile memory allowing it to be stored tor extended periods of time After completing the adjustments and settings with engineer mode configuring a menu consist ing only of frequently used pages allows the necessary pages to be called quickly 48 Warning Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Basic Setting Menu Operations The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET OFF switch and the SHIFT ITEM UP DOWN and PAGE buttons SHIFTATEM Button UP Button DOWN Button PAGE Button MENU SET OFF Switch Displaying the setting menu T Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The status displays at the top and bo
101. reen 58 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Setting the Camera ID The camera D can be set at the CAMERA tD page of the setting menu A camera iD of up to ten characters including English letters symbols and spaces can be used Fhe camera ID is recorded when the OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded It is aiso displayed on the viewfinder screen lt Note gt When the setting menu is displayed the camera ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal is output 1 2 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used tor the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button until the CAMERA ID page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function The cursor is moved to the right max 10 spaces by the CAMERA iD SHIFT ITEM button English letters symbois and space are switched by the ID eee ee enews UP and DOWN buttons Camera ID indicates a space This indication is only used at this menu page Press the UP or DOWN button until the desired character appears Each time the UP button is pressed the character display changes in the order of English letters A to Z numbers 0 to 9 symbols space gt lt _ Pressing the DOWN button changes
102. ronic Shutter Changing the Shutter Speed Mode Selection Range The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a special operation mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the factory To operate the SHUTTER SPEED page switch the unit to engineer mode or select the SHUT TER SPEED page at the MENU SELECT page beforehand 1 2 5 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu ts used for the first time the first page appears Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SHUTTER SPEED page shown below appears This operation can aiso be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function SHUTTER SPEED SYNCHRO SCAN lt Note gt The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix or period in front of the item on the screen Press the SHIFT ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the position of the mode or shutter speed to be set The selected mode or speed changes from used ON to not used OFF and vice versa each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current
103. s eWhen shooting scenes with a high contrast 18 Controls and Their Functions amp EJECT cassette eject button Press this to insert or eject the cassette D REW rewind button Press this to rewind the tape Its lamp lights during rewinding If this button is pressed during playback the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the Dutton is held down FF fast forward button Press this to fast forward the tape Its lamp lights during fast forwarding If this button is pressed during playback the playback images are fast forwarded at approxi mately quadruple speed while the button is held down D PLAY playback button Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or color video monitor Its lamp tights during playback if this button is pressed again during playback playback is paused and the lamp goes oft After playback has been paused for 2 minutes the unit automatically switches to stop status STOP STOP button Press this to stop the tape travel Emergency screw inside the rubber cap Refer to page 118 Emergency eject 19 Controls and Their Functions Shooting Recording Playback Function Section 4 VTR START button When this pressed recording commences when it is pressed again recording stops This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side VTR SAVE STBY tape protection switch This selects the power
104. sec Synchro scan mode 1 30 4 1 57 4 sec 1 61 7 1 250 sec 1 2 Bayonet type F8 2000 iux 89 9 reflection 2 lux F 1 4 30 dB 62 dB typical 750 lines center 400 lines more than 450 lines Super V mode 14 3 MH2 28 6 MHz Betow 0 03 entire range exclid lens Below measurable limit excld lens 1 5 monochrome 600 lines center Controls BRIGHT CONTRAST PEAKING Switches TALLY ZEBRA Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System during playback on a standard playback unit Bands S N ratio K factor 2T pulse Y C delay Brightness 30 Hz to 5 75 MHz 1 0 dB 3 0 dB 55 dB Within 2 Within 30 ns VTR Audio System during playback on a standard playback unit Sampling frequency Quantization Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Wow flutter Head room Emphasis 48 kHz synchronized to video 16 bits sample 20 Hz to 20 KHz 1 0 dB at reference level 80 dB or more at 1 kHz AWTD Within 0 1 at 1 kHz operating level Below measurable limit 20 dB T1 50 us T2 15 us can be turned ON OFF VTR Tape Running System Tape speed Recording playback time FF REW time Connectors Input AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLRX2 3 pin female MIC IN XLR 3 pin female GENLOCK IN BNC Output CAMERA OUT BNC VIDEO OUT BNC AUDIO OUT CH1 CH2 MIX XLR 3 pin male PHONES mini jackx 1 Other DC IN XLR 4 pin male DC OUT 4 pin
105. signal ON OFF switching FLARE oe fe Flare compensation ON OFF switching This page performs the adjustment function 2 settings FUNCTION 2 5 SUPER V FRM FiLTER INH OFF SHOCKLESS AWB NORMAL S IRIS Sw S IAIS S SCAN SEL ON SHOCKLESS AW8 amp ensures that no shock will occur when A B PRST set ting of the WHITE BAL switch is changed FAST high speed NORMAL normal speed or SLOW low speed can be set as the selection time Variable VF Remarka range display SUPER V OFF Super V ON OFF switching FRM31 FRM1 Normal mode FRM2 FRMe2 Lag reduction mode FILTER INH Switch that determines whether AWB memory Ach Bch data is stored for each filter SHOCKLESS OFF AWB SLOW FAST S SCAN SEL ON OFF ON Ach and Bch memory only 2 memory units regardless of the filter OFF Data is stored for each filter 4x 2 8 memory units Shockless AWB ON NORMAL SLOW FAST OFF switching i Super iris S IRISV30 dB OFF switching Synchro scan ON OFF switching ON S SCAN speed can be varied by the SUPER IRIS MODE CHECK switch OFF Normal mode The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET dispiays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ATEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 1
106. so be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function FUNCTION 375 HUMID OPE 7 OFF 26P CONTROL REC START TC MODE UB MODE PAUSE TIMER BATTERY SEL TCG VF DISP Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the function to be changed Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting of the selected function It settings tor other functions are also to be changed return to step 3 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 65 Adjusting the White Balance Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB white balance adjustment ABB black balance adjustment AWB will provide a better picture Normally the white balance and black balance do not need to be readjusted even if the power is turned off and then on again However the white balance must be readjusted when the lighting conditions change lf black balance and white balance adjustments are started when the display mode is set to 2 or 3 messages informing of the adjustment course and results will appear on the viewfinder screen Set the display mode to 1 to not display these messages eSee Display Mode and Setting Change Message page 55 for a des
107. t be connected properly with some cables The signa assignments for the 26 pin output adaptor AJ YA90 P optional or AJ YA700P op tional are shown in the following table Use this table as a reference for connection with an ex ternal VTR 11 4 Composite video signal o emmen 3 io Cam mic a is E Composite video GND Y GND REC TALLY Pa signal 89 Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Mount the AJ YAS00P or AJ YA7O0P 26 pin output adaptor option to the unit connect the ex ternal VTR with the 26 pin cable and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to 60 dB SW3101 and SW3102 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board of the unit must be set to the 26P side See page 90 Audio input levai selector switch 60 gB Portable VTR Set the audio input level selector switch to 60 dB To the 26 pin connector of the AJ YASOOP or AJ YA700P See page 90 for mounting the 26 pin output adaptor Checking the Function Settings Check that the settings of the functions which control the 26 pin interface are set to BOTH or ON at the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu See Selecting Functions for a description of the various function settings Starting Recording 1 Operate the external VTR and set it to recording paused status 2 Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR b
108. t user bit is displayed 125 126
109. ternal locking When the time code is locked to an external source only the time data ts locked to the time data of the time code from the external source Accordingly the user bit can be set independently for gach unit The user bit can also be locked to the user bit of the time code from the external source Consult your dealer for a detailed explanation Releasing the external tock Stop supplying the extemal time code and then set the F RUN R RUN switch to R RUN Switching the power supply from the battery to an external power supply during external locking tn order to maintain power supply continuity for the time code generator connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before unplugging the battery pack If the battery pack is unplugged first the external locking continuity of the time code cannot be assured Synchronizing the camera section to an outside source during external locking While the time code is locked to an external source the camera section is genlocked by the reference video signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector 80 Cassettes Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes inserting cassettes 1 Check that there are no cables etc around the cassette holder and the top panei and then set the POWER switch to ON Power ON if condensation has occurred inside the unit the HUMID display lights In these cases wait until the display goes oft before proceeding to step 2 2 Press the EJECT butt
110. the ada Reali E yer viewlinder flashes Flashes er All 7 bars a nee disptayed por second i olihe Flashes Flashes Flashes BATTERY E BATT END F Fiashes 1 time 1 time 7 bars displayed shes sald 1 During recording 2 During playback fast forward or rewind Emitted The tape is 4 times ETP Operation Replace the tape nearing its per continues as necessary end second Recording playback or fast forward operation stops Repiace the cassette or rewind the tape The tape has reached its end Continu ous tone Emitted 4 times per second 1 Replace the battery as necessary The batery has almost run Qut Operation continues second second Fiashes 4 times per second Continu ous tone Replace the battery The battery has run out All 7 bars displayed Operation stops Lighted lt Notes gt eWhen trouble occurs with the external VTR connected to the unit warnings are displayed only by the units REC and TALLY lamps eWhen connecting the external VTR to the 26 pin output adaptor and recording simultaneously with the internal and external VTRs the REC and TALLY lamps flash if trouble occurs in either VTR Check the warnin
111. the bottom of the front panel is used to throttle the level when the input level in creases suddenly during recording 76 Setting the Time Data Setting the Time Code When using both the user bit and the time code set the user bit first If the time code is set first the time code generator wiil stop while the user bit is being set causing the set time code tc become inaccurate The time code can be set within the range of 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 h Set the DISPLAY switch to TC N Set the TCG switch to SET Set TC MODE on the FUNCTION 3 5 page of the setting menu to DF or NDF Select DF when the time code is to be advanced during drop frame mode and NOF when the time code is to be advanced during non drop frame mode GO 4 Set the time code using the SHIFT ITEM UP and DOWN buttons SHIFTATEM button This ts used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash Each time it is pressed the flashing digit moves to the right UP button This increments by 1 the figure of the fiashing digit DOWN button This decraments by 1 the figure of the flashing digit 5 Set the TCG switch Set the switch to F RUN when the time code is to be advanced regardiess of the VTR s operation Set the switch to R RUN when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress Time code status during battery replacement The back up mechanism functions even while replacing the battery to allow the time code gen
112. tput signals BRIGHT control This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder It does not affect the camera s output signals ZEBRA zebra pattern switch This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder ON The zebra pattern is displayed OFF The zebra pattern is not displayed When the unit is shipped from the factory the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those parts with an IRE video level from approx 70 to 85 are displayed The displaying of parts with a level ranging from 50 to 110 or more or with a certain level can also be set on the setting menu Diopter control knob This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewtinder screen are seen most clear ly tn accordance with the dioptric power of the camera s operator amp Eye cup amp Viewtinder forward backward left right position clamp lever Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward backward or left right direction gt Eyecup forward backward movement ring Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyecup in the forward backward direction Viewfinder stopper screw To detach the viewfinder D from the camera loosen this screw and then detach the view finder 16 Controls and Their Functions Shooting Recording Playback Function Section 2 CC ND FILTER filter selector knob This selects the filter to match the light source which is ill
113. tting This sets the range of the colors han died as the skin tone on the basis of the SKIN TONE Skin tone coring setting colors set by SKIN TONE HUE and CORING This changes the amount of SKIN LEVEL The higher the number select TONE range detail Oo Reker eer nae ewe Skin tone zebra ON OFF switching This sets ZEBRA in the SKIN TONE range to ON or OFF This changes the coring in the range across which ZEBRA can be seen SKIN TONE lt Note gt ZEBRA Only numbers are disptayed while the variable range of any item except SKIN TONE ZEBRA ON OFF is being changed The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen disptay methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu 108 Setting Menu Screens LEVEL 3 6 Screen This page performs the camera setup level 3 settings Variable VF Baie range display M PED Master pedestal level setting LEVEL 3 6 M PED SET UP MANUAL KNEE KNEE POINT KNEE SLOPE WHITE CLIP i WHITE CLIP LEVEL SET UP ie Setup level switching L2 MANUAL KNEE ON E Mode setting when AUTO KNEE OFF switch is set to OFF NG KNEE POINT S ENG Manual knee point position setting KNEE SLOPE Manual knee inclination setting White clip
114. tting See Setting the Camera ID page 57 for a detailed description Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen T Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button until the VF DISPLAY page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGE UP DOWN function Disptay mode VF DISPLAY Extender disptay a ae FENDER E Shutter speed mode display Remaining tape length display Remaining battary level display Filter disptay White balance memory display Gain value cisplay Level meter display tris vatue super ins ON status display SHUTTEA TAPE BATTERY FILTER WHITE GAIN LEVEL METER IRIS CAMERA 1D Camera ID display Go Press the SHIFT AITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired item Ja Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose whether to display ON or not display OFF the selected item on the viewfinder screen The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed Repeat steps 3 and 4 when Setting disptay ON OFF for other items 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewtinder screen and the displays indicating the set tings of the selected items appear
115. ttom of the viewlinder screen disappear and the page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears When the menu is used for the first time the first of the selected pages appears MARKER CENTER MARK ON SAFETY ZONE 1 Changing the page 1 Press the PAGE button The menu page changes each time the PAGE button is pressed lED GAIN 0dB GAIN 3d8 SHUTTER WHITE PRESET EXTENDER FILTER SUPER V The page can also be changed using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows PAGE UP The menu page is incremented continuously while the UP and PAGE but tons are held down PAGE DOWN The menu page is decremented continuously while the DOWN and PAGE buttons are held down 49 Warning Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window Selecting the desired item 1 Press the SHIFT ITEM button Each time this button is pressed the cursor arrow which indicates the selected item moves to the next item MARKER Cursor CENTER MARK ON Movement order SAFETY ZONE 1 The item can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows Changing the settings Press the UP button to increase the setting eThe setting is incremented by 1 tevel each time lt gt see Sow pomis the UP button is pressed Front anc Press the DOWN button to decrease the setting nic ue The setting is decremented by 1 tevel each time the DOWN button is pr
116. ular operation status warning lamp This lamp lights when the unit enters irregular operation status for any of the items set to ON at the LED page of the setting menu Applicable items are as follows Setting item Setting contents Gain 0 dB The gain is set to a value other than O dB Gain 3 dB The gain is set to a value other than 3 dB SHUTTER switch The switch is set to ON WHITE PRESET switch The switch is set to PRESET Lens extender The lens extender is being used Filter controt The control is set to a value other than 1 SUPER V switch The switch is set to ON See Setting the Lamp Display next page for selecting lamp display items 4 VTR SAVE VTR power saving lamp This lamp lights when the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to SAVE It is not lighted during recording lt Note gt Regardless of the VTR SAVE STBY switch the unit automatically enters the SAVE state and the lamp lights either after two minutes when in the stopped state or after the length of time set tor the pause timer the pause time when in the paused state 51 Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the Lamp Display Items subject to lamp display are selected at the LED page of the setting menu When shipped from the factory the unit is set so that the LED page is not displayed To operate the LED page switch the unit to engineer mode or select the LED page at the MENU SELECT page
117. um SLACK Lights when tape wind up trouble occurs eSee Warning System page 116 for a detailed description CH1 60 Displays Time Code Related Displays DF SLAVE TCG HOLD Hit Hh Io ata A AC Ha h imini s ifrm TAPE F aaa i EEE A AT se a or Sas ea a EE Saar aes oe et ayj C pn aaa Eas ami es aes fs eae A Ea Ee Le pe gt eee RF SERVO HUMID SLACK CH1 CH2 These lamps light to indicate the time code CTL and real time displays DF This lamp lights during drop frama mode SLAVE This tamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source HOLD This tamp lights when the time code generator is held when the HOLD button is pressed Time counter diaplay This displays the time code CTL user bit and real time See below for the relationship between displayed items and switch settings Reiationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch setting positions and the time counter display The item displayed in the time counter display is determined by the TCG switch and DISPLAY switch setings Time code related switch settings and display items TCG switch DISPLAY switch Di position position isplayed item C T 1 Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu 1 Hold down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The unit switches to ENG mode The page on which the previous
118. uminating the subject If the setting of this knob is changed when the menu display mode has been set to 3 de fault setting the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds on the setting change message display area of the viewtinder screen E The knob and filter settings are Examples of filter settings to listed below match shooting conditions Pe Repke Description Filter Shooting condition g 1 Sunrise sunset inside a t 3200K studio 2 5600K 1 4ND 2 Outdoors under a claar sky 3 5600K 3 Outdoors under a cloudy or 4 5600K 1 16ND rany ay 4 Snow scenes high mountains coastlines and other extremely clear and bright scenes WHITE BAL white balance memory selector switch PRST Set to this position when there ts no time to adjust the white balance The white bal ance value for 3200K is stored in the memory AorB When the AUTO W B BAL switch is pressed to the AWB side the white balance is automatically adjusted in accordance with the setting position of the filter knob and the adjustment value is stored in memory A or memory B When the FILTER knob and the WHITE BAL switch are set to the same positions as the ones set when the adjustment was made the adjustment vatue stored in the memory ts called and the unit is automatically adjusted to the white balance which corresponds to this value if the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to 3 de fault setting the new
119. used after an extended period of non use When the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin When the gain selector value is changed When the SUPER IRIS button setting is changed when setting is changed to 30 dB When the gamma ON OFF is changed Adjusting the Black Balance 1 Set the switches as shown in the figure MENU SET OFF OFF OUTPUT CAM 2 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the ABB side and then release the switch The switch returns to the center and the black balance is automatically adjusted LS o AUTO W 8 BAL switch 3 During the adjustment the tollowing message wili appear on the viewfinder screen How ever the message appears only when the display mode is set to 2 or 3 ABB ACTIVE Message during adjustment The lens iris automatically goes to the CLOSE position during the adjustment 69 Adjusting the White Balance Biack Balance 4 Adjustment is completed after a few seconds the following message appears and the ad justment value is automatically stored in the memory ABB OK Message atter adjustment is completed lt Notes gt e Check that the lens connector is connected and ihat the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE e During biack balance adjustment the iris automatically goes to the shaded status During black balance adjustment the gain selector circuit switches automatically In addition flicker
120. utton of the lens The internat and externa VTRs start recording simultaneously Pressing the button again sets both VTRs to the recording paused status lf One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording Even if one VTR comes to the end of its tape and stops the other VTR continues recording op eration Returning the VTRs to simultaneous recording status elf the internal VTR came to the end of its tape replace the cassette and press the VTA START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens The externat VTR continues recording opera tion during this time eif the external VTR came to the end of its tape replace the cassette and operate the external VTR to restart recording The internal VTR continues recording operation during this time lt Note gt Care should be taken as the internal VTR will assume recording paused status if the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens is pressed after replacing the external VTR s cassette 90 Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Functions of the Unit s VTR SAVE STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit s STOP REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop rewind or fast for ward modes respectively However the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases Viewing playback images on the viewfinder Pressing the unit s PLAY button allows black and white playback images from the internal
121. white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST and set the FILTER knob to 1 this will achieve a 3200 K white balance If the knob is set to any other position a 5600 K white balance is achieved 1 2 To adjust the white balance on site select the filter which corresponds with the lighting conditions set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B and adjust the white balance by following the steps below 1 Press the AUDIO W 8 BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance 2 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the ABB side to adjust the black balance 3 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance For details on how to adjust the white balance read through the section entitled Adjusting the white balance black balance page 64 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom When using the electronic shutter set the shutter speed and operation mode e See Setting the Electronic Shutter page 69 for a detailed description QUN Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights during recording 5 Press the VTR START button again to stop recording The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off Tape operation buttons The tape operation buttons EJECT REW FF PLAY STOP do not function during recording 85 Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with a
122. wo lenses is to be used adjusting the white shading before shooting is recommended The AJ D400 is able to adjust the white shading for vertical coloring Vertical coloring refers to the condition where the top of the screen is green and the bottom is magenta or where these colors are reversed when a white paper is shot for the entire screen White shading adjustment procedure 1 Mount a lens to the camera Be sure to also connect the lens cable 2 Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L 0 dB one d A SHUTTER OFF GAIN L 0 dB 3 If the lens has an extender remove the extender 4 set the MENU SET OFF switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu Press the PAGE button until the VF OPERATION page appears Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70 ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85 and ZEBRA2 to SPOT Initial set ting mode Return the MENU SET OFF switch from SET to OFF to close the menu Set the viewfinders ZEBRA switch to ON SHIFTATEM UP 5 Shoot an evenly white paper Flickering occurs easily when fluorescent or mercury lamps etc are used for lighting Therefore use a light source which does no produce flickering such as sunlight or halo gen lamps etc 6 Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the iris so that the ZEBRA pattern covers the entire screen If the fight strikes the subject in an uneven manner the ZEBRA pattern will not cover a part of the screen Therefore adjust the pos
123. xternal generator Example of connections for external locking Example 1 Locking the time code to an external signal External REF TC IN Multi cabie conversion cable Example 2 Connecting multiplie units and using one unit as the reference REF GENLOCK IN TC IN TC IN TC IN To Re OS OS ick TC OUT vi t me ip out AS TC OUT MASTER SLAVE SLAVE To the next unit 79 Setting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure Set the POWER switch to ON Set the F RUN R RUN switch to F RUN Q N Set the DISPLAY switch to TC 4 Supply reference time code and reference video signals with a phase relationship which meets the time code standards to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors respectively This locks the built in time code generator to the reference time code After about 10 seconds have passed since the time code generator was locked the external jock status is maintained even if the external reference time code is disconnected However if the reference time code is disconnected during recording REC the servo lock will be thrown out of order lt Note gt When the external locking operation is performed the time code is locked instantly to the exter na time code and the same value as the external code value appears in the counter display position Do not set the VTR to recording mode for several seconds until the sync generator has stabilized Setting Time Data User bit setting during ex

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