Operating Instructions - MBF · camera unit and VTR unit, the picture quality is further improved...

Model No. AJ- E

Camera-Recorder

Operating Instructions

VQT0R11F0505T0 -F @

Printed in Japan

ENGLISH

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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indicates safety information.

$ DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BYUNSCREWING.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not removecover. No user serviceable parts inside.Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectlyreplaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent typerecommended by the equipment manufacturer.Discard used batteries according tomanufacturer’s instructions.

VARNINGExplosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Användsamma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ somrekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kasseraanvänt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

ADVARSEL!Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af sammefabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbagetil leverandøren.

VAROITUSParisto voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisestiasennettu.Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajansuosittelemaan tyypiin. Hävitä käytetty paristovalmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Lithium Battery

WarningThe lithium battery in this equipment must only bereplaced by qualified personnel. When necessary,contact your local Panasonic supplier.

“The lithium battery is a critical component (typenumber CR2032 or BR2032 manufactured byPanasonic.)

It must never be subjected to excessive heat ordischarge. It must therefore only be fitted inequipment designed specifically for its use.

Replacement batteries must be of the same typeand manufacturer. They must be fitted in the samemanner and location as the original battery, withthe correct polarity connections observed.

Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose. It should be disposedof in waste products destined for burial rather thanincineration.”

WARNING:• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TORAIN OR MOISTURE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROMALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY INLOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THERISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS,AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERSON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USETHE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF OPTIONALINTERFACE BOARDS TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

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OBatteries 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 them away.Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

OVoor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt vaneen batterij.Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als kleinchemisch afval weg te doen.

Attention/Attentie

Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd Battery)Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding (Nikkelcadmiumbatterij)

To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen (Lithiumbatterij)

Battery/BatterijAU-BP402

Battery/Batterij AU-BP402Anton/Bauer BatteryAnton/Bauer-Batterij

Unlocking leverOntgrendelingshefboom

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen(Lithiumbatterij)

O If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.O In geval u een batterij van een anden fabrikant zou gebruiken, gelieve dan eerst zorgvuldig de gebruiksaanwijzing van

deze batterij te lezen.

OFor the removal of the battery for disposal at the endof its service life, please consult your dealer.

ORaadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van debatterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij eindelevensduur afdankt.

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features of the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Features of the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Power supply section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Accessory mounting section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Audio function section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Viewfinder section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Shooting (recording)/playback function section . .15Warning/status display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Menu operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Time code related section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack . . . . . . . . . .23Using the Panasonic battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . .24Using the Sony battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Using the V-mount type battery pack . . . . . . . . . .25Using an AC power supply(When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used) . . . . . . . .26

Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Adjusting the lens flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Adjusting the white shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Adjusting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Audio input preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder(optional accessory) for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36When attaching a microphone to the main unit foruse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37When connecting a microphone to the MIC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38When connecting a microphone to the AUDIO IN connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38When connecting audio components . . . . . . . . . .39

Mounting the unit on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Attaching the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Adjusting the shoulder pad position . . . . . . . . . .41Attaching the rain cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Connecting the extension control unit . . . . . . . .42Viewfinder lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setting the lamp displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Viewfinder screen status displays . . . . . . . . . . . .45Selecting the display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Display modes and setting change messages . . .49Switching the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Setting the marker displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Setting the camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Remaining battery charge and audio channel leveland remaining tape displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Displays relating to errors and warnings . . . . . . .52Displays relating to time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Adjusting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Adjustments and setup using the setting menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Adjusting the white balance and black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Adjusting the white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Adjusting the black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Setting the electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Shutter modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Registering the shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Setting the shutter mode and speed . . . . . . . . . .59Changing the shutter speed and mode selectionrange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Setting the synchro scan 1 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Switching the synchro scan shutter speed display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Film tone gamma function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Switching the frame frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Variable frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting the frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Setting the scan reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Adjusting the audio level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Manual audio level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Setting the user bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Externally locking the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Tape management information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69How to use the user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70How to use the scene file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71SD memory card operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Formatting the SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Saving the data settings on the card . . . . . . . . . .77Loading the data saved on the card . . . . . . . . . . .79

Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Scene-to-scene continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Playback(checking what has been recorded) . . . . . . . . . . .85

Rec review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Color playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Lens RET button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Other VTR functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

NEWS REC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86RETAKE function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

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Contents (continued)

Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Setting menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Setting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

<FILM (CAM) MENUS>FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . .94FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . .94FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 screen . . . . . . . . . . .94FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 screen . . . . . . . . . . .94

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1ROP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95MATRIX screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .96COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . .96LOW SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97MID SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97HIGH SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98ADDITIONAL DTL1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98SKIN TONE DTL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99KNEE/LEVEL screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99GAMMA screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100CAMERA SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2VF DISPLAY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101VF MARKER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102CAMERA ID screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103SHUTTER SPEED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103SHUTTER SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104!LED screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105CAMERA SW MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105SUPER GAIN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107FRAME MODE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .108CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . . .108LENS FILE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109LENS FILE (CARD R/W) screen . . . . . . . . . . . .109GENLOCK/IRIS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109LENS ADJ screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1 screen . .111FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 2 screen . .111FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 3 screen . .111BLACK SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112WHITE SHADING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112FLARE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112COLORIMETRY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113EVALUATION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113OPTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

<VTR MENUS>VTR MAIN MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118BATTERY SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119MONITOR MARKER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122TIME DATE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124VTR USER MENU SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . .124VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . .124VTR INITIALIZE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124DIAGNOSTIC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

<VTR USER MENU SELECT>FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125BATTERY/TAPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125MONITOR MARKER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125VTR VF INDICATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126MIC/AUDIO screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Cleaning inside the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras . . . . . . .130

Replacing the backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Connectors and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Inspections prior to shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Preparation for inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Inspecting the camera unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Inspecting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions . . .135Inspecting the VTR unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

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Introduction

Features

The AJ-HDC27H is a camera-recorder that supportsthe SMPTE-296M 1280a720 scanning standard.Integrated in this single unit are an HD colour videocamera featuring a 1-million pixel IT-CCD unit with on-chip lens as the pickup device, and a DVCPRO HDformat VTR incorporating the latest compressiontechnology.The camera unit supports a variable frame functionand film tone gamma function, and it also supports theUltra Prime lenses for 35 mm film cameras as astandard feature.Featuring a 100 Mbps recording rate for the VTR aswell, this unit is capable of recording images with anextremely high picture quality to achieve the highestperformance and most sophisticated functions as anintegrated camera-recorder for electronic fieldproduction (EFP) applications.

Furthermore, it is compact and lightweight, has lowpower consumption, and excels in achieving a highlevel of picture quality, sensitivity, and mobility, and isextremely dust-proof and moisture-proof. These areall attributes which enable the unit to be used forelectronic news gathering (ENG) applications as well.Since digital signal processing is provided in both thecamera unit and VTR unit, the picture quality is furtherimproved while the unit’s stability is also enhanced.SD memory cards meeting global standards can beused for the camera and VTR setting data as part of asystem which can accomplish data management.

Features of the camera unit

The camera unit of the AJ-HDC27H has thefollowing features.OHigh sensitivity: 2000 lx, F11, 24P mode, shutter

speed set to 50% of frame rateOFrame rate: 4 fps (frame/sec.) to 60 fpsOHigh signal-to-noise ratio: 54 dB (standard)OLow smearOLow flareOScan reverseOSwitchable frame frequency: 60.00 Hz or 59.94 HzO12-bit analog-to-digital converter incorporatedOTwo HD SDI output lines

Variable frame rateFrame-drop (under-cranking) shooting and high-speed(over-cranking) shooting, which are special filmshooting techniques, have been achieved for the firsttime in a video camera.The variable frame rate function can be set as desiredfrom 4 fps (frame/sec.) to 60 fps.The shutter speed can also be set from 0.8% of theframe rate (aperture angle: 3 degrees) to 97.2%(aperture angle: 350 degrees), enabling full use to bemade of many different presentation techniques.Along with continually recording at 60 fps, the VTRunit enables specific effective frames alone to bemarked with time codes so that off-line editing using aconventional DVCPRO HD VTR is possible. Thismakes it possible to construct a 24 fps productionsystem with minimal equipment investment.

Film tone gamma functionIn the beginning, the first and foremost aspect definingthe manifold powers of expression that only themedium of film could achieve was the extent of afilm’s latitude (reproduction range). What Panasonicdid was to use its resources to develop an exclusivegamma curve for reproducing film tones by means ofthe CCDs, and this led to the capability of expressingnatural gradations and reproducing a rich variety ofcolours—something that was beyond the means ofconventional video cameras. The AJ-HDC27Hincorporates a total of three gamma curves—two cinecurves (for films/for videos) and the conventionalvideo gamma curve—and it enables the curve thatbest suits the application at hand to be selected. Thepowers of expression achieved as a result arecomparable to those provided by film. The highsensitivity that is simply superior to film camerasdelivers an excellent balance between brightness andhigh picture quality: indeed, the kind of sensitivity thatcorresponds to ISO640 enables shooting with thesame kind of feel as ultra-fine-grain films.When the conventional video gamma curve is to beused, set the unit to the video mode using the CAMMENU SEL item on the OPTION screen of FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU 4.When one of the cine curves is to be used, set the unitto the film mode using the CAM MENU SEL item onthe OPTION screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4,and then select the desired curve by setting the CINEGAMMA SEL item on the GAMMA screen of FILMMAIN MENU 1.

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Features (continued)

Features of the camera unitPrime lens modeNot only the lens that does justice to the sensitivityequivalent to a film but also the various devices andequipment that are peripheral to the camera combine toplay roles which are so critical that they cannot bedivorced from the technical skills of the person operatingthe camera. Using an HD lens adapter made byAngenieux, this unit supports the ultra-prime lenses usedfor film cameras as a standard feature. What’s more,Panasonic has achieved an industry first by incorporatingas a standard feature, a scan reverse function, whichcancels out image reversal occurring when the adapter isused, and switching can be easily accomplished by amenu setting.The unit also supports slide bases, matte boxes andother film camera equipment which users may have beenusing for years.A full range of long viewfinders, small LCD monitors andother options available from related manufacturers isavailable, and the maximum can be derived from formatsranging from films to HD with the same ease afforded bysimply changing the main camera unit.

Film user menuPanasonic does its best to cater to film camera users notonly on the functions and performance front but also interms of operation.For instance, it has provided a cinema image menu(FILM USER MENU) which brings together on one pagethe setting items that are frequently used in locationcinema shooting.Along with the gamma curve selection and scan reverseON/OFF functions, the settings for the hard and softtexture adjustments, gradation settings for the shadowareas, latitude adjustments, and tungsten lighting(3200K) type or daylight (5600K) type can be selectedjust like with films on one menu screen.

Digital signal processingAnalogue signals are converted into digital signalsthrough 12-bit A/D conversion at a sampling frequency of74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)/74.25 MHz (60.0Hz).This processing not only enhances the picture quality,stability and reliability but it also enables the viewfinderscreen displays and many of the adjustment and setupitems to be configured in a menu-driven format.

4-piece filter disc sets available as standardaccessoriesThe filter best suited to the subject’s brightness andcolour temperature can be selected. Two independentsets of filter discs, one for CC and one for ND, each withfour filter discs, are provided as standard accessories.

Camera unit equipped to capture a wide range ofimage creation activities from cinema productionto broadcasting applicationsOA sensitivity of F11 (2000 lx) achieved by the three

highly sensitive CCDs.The minimum subject brightness is 0.7 lx.

OGamma curves (switchable) for reproducing filmtones.

ONot only a natural choice like 24 fps (frame/sec.) forfilms but also any number of shooting frames from4 fps to 60 fps can be set.

ODigital setup for controlling image production usingnumerical values and for simple operation using thejog dial and gradation menu.

OCinema image menu provided for film producers.OSetup data in up to 8 files can be stored on an SD

memory card.OBuilt-in high picture quality circuits including auto

knee, many different detail functions, shadingcompensation, 12-axis colour compensation circuitand masking circuit.

OBuilt-in 2-level zebra pattern and spot zebrafunctions.

O3 values among the 10 possible settings from –6 dB(–3 dB in film mode) to +30 dB allocated to the gainselector; also, the gain can be increased up to +36dB by the super gain function.

OThe following functions can be allocated to theUSER1 and USER2 buttons: super iris, super gain,super black, black stretch, audio CH1/CH2 inputfront/rear switching, recording start/stop, returnswitch, and Y GET (output luminance levelmeasurement), frame rate switching.

OAn electronic shutter with a variable function

over and above the 6 shutter speeds.

OTungsten lighting (3200K) type or daylight (5600K)type can be selected just like with films on onemenu screen. Two sets of ND&CC optical filtersare featured as a standard option.

OABB (automatic black balance) and AWB(automatic white balance) functions incorporated.Two values for each of the four CC filters can beretained as the AWB values.

OStatuses and warnings are displayed on theviewfinder screen.

1/100 , 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000 sec.(or 180.0, 172.8, 144.0, 120.0, 90.0 and 45.0 deg)

0.8% to 97.2% of the frame rate (aperture angle of 3.0 to350.0 degrees)

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Features of the VTR unit

Digital systemThe pictures are compressed by a component digitalrecording system that uses the latest compressiontechnology while non-compression PCM recordingfeaturing excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequencyband, waveform characteristics and reproduction ofdetailed areas is employed for the sound. The resultis an even higher picture and sound quality.

Power saving management (SAVE REC) functionWhen the VTR unit is used for recording, the playbacksystem circuitry can be shut down, making it possibleto perform operations with a lower powerconsumption.

Scene-to-scene continuitySimply by pressing the VTR START button or lensVTR button, continuity between the scenes isobtained at a precision of 0 to +1 frame.

Rec review functionThe last 2 to 10 seconds of a recording areautomatically rewound and played back to enable theuser to quickly check what has been recorded.

Playback functionThis function enables the playback picture (in blackand white) to be viewed on the viewfinder screen.Colour playback pictures can be output from the HDSDI MON connector.

Built-in time code generator/readerThe same or separate time code information can berecorded on the dedicated sub-code track and videoAUX area, and played back.

External locking of time codeThe built-in time code generator can be locked to anexternal generator. A lithium battery is used as thebackup power supply of the built-in time codegenerator to back up the memory data for about ayear even when no power is supplied to the unit.

Tape management informationAs the tape management information, this unitautomatically saves the frame rate information on theshooting speeds, the active frame information on thefirst frame where the frame image was switched, andthe active frame count information in the user bits ofthe sub-code track area (which used to be the LTCarea).

Built-in DOLBY NR systemThe cue audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby Bnoise reduction circuit.

Audio functionsOA phantom power supply type of microphone

(optional accessory) with sharp directivitycharacteristics can be attached. It can also bedetached from the unit for use as an interviewmicrophone.

OOther kinds of microphones can also be connectedand, using the model AJ-MH800G microphoneholder (optional accessory), attached to the unit.

NEWS REC functionThis function especially supports shooting in thecontext of news gathering or documentary filming toensure that no opportune shutter opportunities arepassed up.In other words, by controlling the start keyacknowledgment time, the unit can continuouslyrecord without the user having to interrupt therecording: this safeguards against the failure to recordthose precious moments—a failure that occurs whenrecording is resumed after it has been shut downtemporarily.

RETAKE functionThis function is for not leaving behind superfluous cutswhen a cut turns out to be no good during theshooting of news, reports or art programmes.Users should remember to handle this function verycarefully.If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and aparticular cut is clearly judged to be no good, the tapeis rewound to the start of the cut concerned and therec pause (rec standby) mode is established byoperating the MODE CHECK button and lens RETbutton. Since recording is now commenced from thatpoint on the tape, the no-good cut will be deleted. Inorder to prevent the cut prior to the no-good cut frombeing deleted, a part of the no-good cut equivalent toten or so frames is left behind.By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto thework tape, for instance, this function is very effectivein achieving economical operation.

INTERVAL REC functionThis function makes simple interval shooting possible.It proves to be very effective when shootingprogrammes with a nature theme or art programmes.

Features (continued)

O “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.OOther names of companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective

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System configuration

Microphone kitAJ-MC700P

Microphone holderAJ-MH800G

Lens(Bayonet type)FUJINON/CANON

SD (Secure Digital) memory card

AC adapterAJ-B75

2.0-inch viewfinderAJ-HVF27BP

Battery caseAU-M402H

BP-typebattery

SonyBattery case

Battery mountconnector(accessory)

V-mountadapter plate

Sony Battery

Anton/Bauer Battery

IDX BatterySony Battery

Rain coverSHAN-RC700

Soft carrying caseAJ-SC900

Hard carrying caseAJ-HT901G

Tripod mountadapterSHAN-TM700

Extension controlunitAJ-EC3

Cassette tapeAJ-HP23LPAJ-HP32LP

Cleaning tapeAJ-CL12LP

Camera-RecorderAJ-HDC27H

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Power supply section

1Battery mountThis is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.

2DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)When operating this unit using an AC powersource, this socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).

3BREAKER buttonTo protect the equipment, the circuit breaker istripped when an overcurrent flows inside the unit,and the power is automatically turned off. Push thisbutton to the pushed-in position after performinginternal inspections and adjustments. If there is noproblem, the power will be turned back on.

4POWER switchON : Set here to turn on the power.OFF: Set here to turn off the power.

Parts and their functions

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9Shoulder padThis pad can be adjusted to facilitate operationwhen the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder.The pad position can be moved forward orbackward when the two securing screws areloosened.

:Mounting hook for tape measure The tape measure used to measure the subjectdistance is attached here.<Note>This hook is not to be used for the shoulder strap.

;Focus markThis indicates the focus position of the CCD unit.

Parts and their functions (continued)

Accessory mounting section

1Hooks for attaching shoulder strapAttach the ends of the accessory shoulder strap tothese hooks.

2Light shoeUse this to attach the video light, etc.

3Lens mount (Bayonet type)Use this to attach the lens.

4Lever for securing lens Insert the lens into the lens mount 3, and turn thelens mount ring using this lever to secure the lens.

5Lens mount capTo remove the cap, push the lever for securing thelens 4 up.Keep the cap in place while the lens is notattached.

6Lens cable/microphone cable clampThis clamp is for anchoring the lens cable ormicrophone cable.

7Tripod mountMount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700),available as an optional accessory, when the unit isto be anchored to the tripod.

8LENS terminal (12-pin)The connecting cable of the lens is connected here.For details concerning the lenses that can be used,consult your dealer.

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Audio function section (1)

1MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.The power for the microphone is supplied from thisjack.

2AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2recording level adjustment) controlsWhen the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3 isset to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.

3AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2automatic/manual level adjustment selector)switchThis is used to select the method for adjusting theaudio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.AUTO : Set here for automatic adjustment.MAN : Set here for manual adjustment.

4AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switchThis is used to select the input signals to berecorded on audio channels 1 and 2.FRONT : The input signals supplied from the

microphone which has been connected tothe MIC IN jack 1 are recorded.

REAR : The audio input signals supplied from theaudio component which has beenconnected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2connectors 5 is recorded.

5AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)connectors (XLR, 3-pin)An audio component or microphones are connectedhere.

6LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input +48V) selector switchThis is used to switch the audio input signals fromthe audio component which has been connected tothe AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5.LINE : The audio input signals from the audio

component serving as the line input areselected.

MIC : The audio input signals from the internalpower supply type of microphone areselected. (The phantom mic power is notsupplied from the unit.)

+48V : The audio input signals from the externalpower supply type of microphone areselected. (The phantom mic power issupplied from the unit.)

7CUE switch CH1: The audio CH1 signals are recorded on the

cue track.MIX : Audio CH1 and CH2 mixed signals are

recorded on the cue track.CH2: The audio CH2 signals are recorded on the

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8AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)This is connected to the audio component.The sound of audio CH1 and the sound of audioCH2 are output separately.The switching of the recording sound and playbacksound is coupled with the setting of the MONITOROUT switch.

9DC OUT (DC power output) socketThis is the DC 12 V output socket. A current ofapproximately 1.5 A can be supplied.

:ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)controlThis is used to adjust the volume of the warningalarms from the earphone which has beenconnected to the speaker < or PHONES jack ?.The warning alarms are not audible when thiscontrol is at its lowest setting.

;MONITOR (volume adjustment) controlThis is used to adjust the volume of all the sounddelivered through the speaker or earphone exceptfor the warning alarms.The sound is not audible when this control is at itslowest setting.


<SpeakerThe EE sound during recording or the playbacksound during playback can be monitored throughthis speaker.The warning alarms are output in synchronizationwith the flashing or lighting of the warning lampsand warning displays.The sound heard from the speaker is automaticallycut off when the earphone is connected to thePHONES jack ?.

=MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selector)switchThis is used to select the audio channels whosesound is to be output from the speaker orearphone.CH1: The audio CH1 signals are output.1/2 : The audio CH1 and CH2 mixed signals or

stereo audio signals are output. However,only mixed signals are output through thespeaker.

CH2: The audio CH2 signals are output.

>MONITOR (audio selector) switchThis is used to select the sound which is to beoutput to the earphone when “1/2” has beenselected by the MONITOR SELECT switch =.ST : The audio CH1 and CH2 stereo audio signals

are output.MIX : The audio CH1 and CH2 mixed audio signals

are output.

?PHONES (earphone) jack (mini jack)When an earphone (optional accessory) isconnected, the sound selected by the MONITORswitch > can be heard from the earphone. Inaddition, the warning alarms relating to the unit’soperations or statuses can be heard through theearphone. An earphone which is capable ofdelivering a sufficiently high volume isrecommended. However, when the earphone isconnected, the sound heard through the speaker <will be automatically cut off.

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Viewfinder section

(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to theoperating instructions of the viewfinder.)

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This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 isset to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights whilethe VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to providea warning display like the REC lamp inside theviewfinder. The lamp’s brightness (HIGH or LOW)when it is lighted can be selected using the TALLYswitch.

8Back tally lampThis lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. Italso flashes to provide a warning display like theREC lamp inside the viewfinder.When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp ishidden.

9Eyepiece

:Diopter adjustment ringThis is adjusted in line with the camera operator’sdiopter in such a way that the user can see theimage on the viewfinder screen most clearly.

;Connecting plug

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=Microphone holder

>Viewfinder stopperThis is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.

1Viewfinder (optional accessory)While recording or playback is underway, picturescan be viewed through the viewfinder in black andwhite. The warning displays concerning the unit’soperation statuses and settings, messages, zebrapatterns and markers (safety zone markers andcenter marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.

2ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switchThis is used to display the zebra pattern in theviewfinder.ON : The zebra pattern is displayed.OFF : The zebra pattern is not displayed.When the unit is shipped, the zebra pattern is setso that an area of less than 85% is displayed with avideo level of at least 80% or so.The required area of zebra pattern can bedisplayed by setting the ZEBRA 1 DETECT,ZEBRA 2 DETECT and ZEBRA 2 items on theFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen.

3TALLY switchThis is used to control the front tally lamp 7.HIGH: The brightness of the front tally lamp is

increased.OFF : The front tally lamp is turned off.LOW : The brightness of the front tally lamp is

reduced.

4PEAKING controlThis is used to adjust the outlines of the imagesseen inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier.Its adjustment does not affect the output signals ofthe camera.

5CONTRAST controlThis is used to adjust the contrast of the pictureseen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does notaffect the output signals of the camera.

6BRIGHT controlThis is used to adjust the brightness of the pictureseen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does notaffect the output signals of the camera.

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@Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ringThis is used to adjust the front-back position of theviewfinder.

<Note>For details, refer to “Adjusting the viewfinder” (page35).

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2Synchro scan adjustment switchesThese switches become effective when the shutterswitch 7 is set to ON and SYNCHRO SCAN 1 isselected (The messages “SS:1 ¢¢.¢deg” appearon the viewfinder screen). They are used to adjustthe synchro scan speed.When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed isreduced; conversely, when the “+” switch ispressed, it is increased.During personal computer monitor shooting, etc.adjust these switches to the positions where thehorizontal bar noise inside the viewfinder isdecreased.

3WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector)switchPRST : The TUNGSTEN (3200 K) white balance

value is stored in the memory.This can be changed to DAY LIGHT (5600K).

A or B : When the AUTO W/B BAL switch 6 is set toAWB, the white balance is automaticallyadjusted to match the setting position of theCC FILTER control 1, and the adjustmentvalue is stored in memory A or memory B.

When the CC FILTER control and the WHITE BALswitch are set to the same positions as they werewhen adjustment was performed, the adjustmentvalue stored in the memory is recalled, and the unitis automatically adjusted to the white balance thatcorresponds to this value.If this switch setting is changed while the menudisplay mode is set to “3” (default setting), the newsetting will appear at the WHITE BAL switch displayposition on the viewfinder screen.(Example: “A”)

Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (1)

1CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter selector) controlThis is used to select the filter to match the lightsource which is illuminating the subject. If thecontrol setting is changed while the menu displaymode is set to “3” (default setting), the new settingwill appear at the setting change message displayarea of the viewfinder screen.

OThe two types shown above are provided for filtercombinations.

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$ Examples of filter selection

Shooting conditions CC filter

Sunrise, sunset, inside a studio B (3200 K)

ND filter

1 (CLEAR)

Outdoors under a clear sky C (4300 K) or D (6300 K)

2 (1/4 ND) or 3 (1/16 ND)

Outdoors under cloudy or rainyskies

D (6300 K) 1 (CLEAR) or 2 (1/4 ND)

Snowscapes, high mountains,seashores or other perfectly clearscenery

C (4300 K) or D (6300 K)

3 (1/16 ND) or4 (1/64 ND)

CC FILTER control (largediameter) setting CC filter selection

A Cross filter

B 3200 K

C 4300 K

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ND FILTER control (smalldiameter) setting ND filter selection

1 CLEAR (Transparent)

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4OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEEswitchThis is used to select the video signals which are tobe output from the camera unit to the VTR unit,viewfinder and video monitor.The operation of the AUTO KNEE function can beselected using the AUTO KNEE SW item on theCAMERA SW MODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAINMENU 2.The factory setting is FILM mode so that the AUTOKNEE function is at OFF.

5GAIN (gain selector) switchThis is used to select the gain of the video amplifierin accordance with the lighting status duringshooting. The gain values corresponding to the L,M and H settings are specified by the setting menuahead of time.If this switch setting is changed while the displaymode is set to “3,” the new setting will appear at thegain display position on the viewfinder screen.(Example: “12 dB”)

6AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white balance/blackbalance adjustment) switchAWB: This is selected when the white balance is to

be adjusted automatically. When the WHITEBAL switch 3 is set to “A or B” at this time,the adjusted value will be stored in memory Aor memory B.

ABB : This is selected for automatically adjusting theblack balance.The adjusted value is stored in a dedicatedmemory.Black shading is automatically corrected whenSHD and ABB SW CTRL on the OPTIONscreen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 are setto ON and the AUTO W/B BAL switch ispressed continuously for 8 seconds or moreon the ABB side.


AUTO KNEE functionIf the level is adjusted to people or scenery for shooting when thebackground is very bright, the background becomes subject towhite-out, causing the buildings and scenery in the background tobe blurred. When the AUTO KNEE function is activated in asituation like this, the background can be reproduced distinctly.This function is very effective for shooting in the followingsituations.OWhen shooting people in the shade under a clear skyOWhen shooting people inside a vehicle or a building and

outdoor scenery seen through windows at the same timeOWhen shooting scenes with a high contrast

<Note>When white balance or black balance are beingautomatically adjusted and the switch is pressedagain to either the AWB side or to the ABB side, theautomatic adjustment for the side pressed will bestopped.The adjusted value in this case is the value beforeautomatic adjustment was performed.

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BARS Color bar signals are output.Use this position in the followingcircumstances.OWhen the video monitor is to be adjustedOWhen the color bar signals are to be

recordedCAM.AUTO KNEE OFF

The pictures shot by the camera are output.The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated.

CAM.AUTO KNEE ON

The pictures shot by the camera are output.The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated.

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7SHUTTER switchThis is set to ON when the electronic shutter is tobe used. When the SEL side is pressed, theshutter speed and mode display are changed in therange which was set ahead of time in the settingmenu.If this switch setting is changed while the displaymode is set to “2” or “3,” the new setting will appearat the shutter display position on the viewfinderscreen.(Example: “: 1/120”, “: 50%”, “: 180d”)

8ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin)The AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optionalaccessory) is connected here.<Note>Before connecting or disconnecting the remotecontrol cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWERswitches on the unit and extension control unit tothe OFF position.

9HD SDI MON connector (BNC)The HD SDI signals (video and audio) for themonitor in accord with the position of the MONITOROUT switch ; are output from here.When the MONITOR OUT switch is at “EE/PB,” theEE video and EE audio signals will be output duringrecording and the playback video and playbackaudio signals will be output during playback.When the MONITOR OUT switch is at “EE,” thecamera video signals are output at all times.When the CHARACTER switch is set to ON whileperforming the menu settings, it is possible tosuperimpose the setting menus onto the picturesbeing shot so that they can be checked on themonitor screen.

The user bits are also output from the HD SDI MONconnector.The active frame count is output to the four higherdigits of the user bits. The count is reset to zeroeach time recording starts, and the count isincremented with each active frame.The active frame information is output to the lowestdigit of the user bits while the frame rate informationis output to the third and fourth lower digits.<Note>In order for the time code that matches theplayback time code, which is output from the HDSDI MON connector, to be output from the TC OUTconnector, set the MONITOR OUT switch to“EE/PB,” and select “TCG/TCR” as the TC OUTitem setting on the TC/UB screen.

:HD SDI EE connector (BNC)The HD SDI camera signals are always output fromhere. No menu items are contained in the outputsignals which are supplied from this connector.The active frame information is allocated to the userbits in the time code data in the signals and outputfrom the connector. Use this connector whenconnecting a backup recorder for recording.The images may be disrupted when the frame ratehas been changed or recording has started. Fordetails, refer to “Variable frame rate” (page 64).


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;MONITOR OUT switchThis is used to select the video and audio signalswhich are to be output from the HD SDI MONconnector and the audio signals which are to beoutput from the AUDIO OUT connectors.EE/PB : During playback, the playback video and

playback audio signals are output; in allother modes, the EE video and EE audiosignals are output.

EE : The EE video and EE audio signals areoutput at all times.

<Note>It should be borne in mind that some products maynot be able to process properly the audio signalswhich are output from the HD SDI EE connectorand the HD SDI MON connector at this 60.00 Hzfrequency setting.For details, consult your dealer.

<CHARACTER switchThis controls whether the characters are to besuperimposed onto the pictures which are outputfrom the HD SDI MON connector.ON : The characters are superimposed.OFF: The characters are not superimposed.

=VTR START buttonWhen this is pressed, recording starts; when it ispressed again, recording stops.This button functions in the same way as the lensVTR button.

>VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switchThis is used to switch the VTR operation statuswhile the REC PAUSE mode is established for theVTR recording.SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The

cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status.Less power is consumed than at the STBYposition, and the operating time provided bythe battery is prolonged. Compared with theSTBY position, it takes longer for recording tocommence after the VTR START button =has been pressed.When the switch is set to this position, theVTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

STBY : At this position, recording is commenced assoon as the VTR START button is pressed.

<Note>When the prescribed amount of time has elapsed inthe STBY mode, the unit is automatically sets theswitch to the SAVE status in order to protect thetape. To return the unit to the STBY mode, set theVTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and then againto the STBY position.


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DPLAY/PAUSE buttonThis is pressed to view the playback picture on theviewfinder screen or using a color video monitor.The button’s lamp comes on during playback.When it is pressed during playback, the unit is setto pause in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), andthe button’s lamp flashes. If the unit is left in thepause mode for two minutes, it automaticallychanges to the stop (STOP) mode.

ESTOP buttonThis is pressed to stop the tape travel.

FEMERGENCY screw (inside rubber cap)If the cassette does not eject even when the EJECTbutton is pressed, use a screwdriver or similarimplement to push and turn the EMERGENCYscrew at the same time: this will cause the cassetteto be ejected.

?MODE CHECK buttonWhile this button is held down, the camera’s settingmode is shown in the viewfinder.This does not affect the output signals of thecamera.

@USER 1 and USER 2 buttonsA user setting can be allocated to each of thesebuttons using the setting menu.When a button is pressed, the user setting modeallocated to it is selected.When the button is pressed again, the selectedmode is released.

AEJECT buttonThis is pressed to insert or eject the cassette.

BREW buttonThis is pressed to rewind the tape. The button’slamp comes on during rewinding.When it is pressed during playback, the tape will bereviewed (rewound and played back) at about twicethe regular speed while the button is held down.

CFF buttonThis is pressed to fast forward the tape. Thebutton’s lamp comes on during fast forwarding.When it is pressed during playback, the tape will becued (fast forwarded and played back) at abouttwice the regular speed while the button is helddown.

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Warning/status display section

1Back tally lamp (unit)When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, thislamp serves the same function as the front tallylamp in the viewfinder.

2Back tally switch This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1.ON : The unit’s back tally lamp is operational.OFF: The unit’s back tally lamp is not operational.

3WARNING lampWhen a problem of some form or other occurswithin the VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights.

4LIGHT switchON : The display window 5 is illuminated.OFF: The illumination of the display window is

turned off.

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Menu operation section

1SD memory card insertion slotAn SD memory card (optional accessory) isinserted here. This slot is used for writing/savingmenu data. (See page 75)

2MENU buttonWhen this is pressed, the camera unit’s user menuscreen, which was set at the time of shipment,appears.When it is pressed again, the VTR unit’s user menuscreen appears. When it is pressed once more, the menu screendisplay is cleared.The selection of the menu for the user menu can bechanged on the USER MENU SELECT screen.

3JOG dial buttonWhen this dial button is turned while the menuscreen is displayed, the cursor is moved to each ofthe setting items.The menu items are set by operating this dialbutton.There are two types of menus, MAIN and SUB, andeach menu is displayed on a page-by-page basis.The menu configuration can be changed to suit thedesired objective.For details on the menu operation method, refer to“Menu operations” on pages 87 to 89.

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Press the MENU button.

Time code related section (1)

1GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)Supply the analog HD reference signal to thisconnector for gen-locking the camera unit or whenexternally locking the time code.<Note>Input reference signals (1280 a 720, 59.94 Hz or1280 a 720, 60 Hz) which have the same format asthe unit.

2TC IN connector (BNC)Supply the time code which will serve as thereference to this connector when externally lockingthe time code.

3TC OUT connector (BNC)To lock the time code of an external VTR to theunit’s time code, connect this connector to the timecode input (TC IN) connector on the external VTR.To simultaneously output the user bits containingthe active frame information, refer to pages 17 and69.

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7“+” button, “–” buttonThese are used to increment or decrement by 1 thefigure in the digit which was made to flash by theSHIFT button 8 when the time code or user bitsare to be set.

8SHIFT buttonThis causes the digit to be set to flash when thetime code or user bits are to be set.

9TCG (time code selector) switchThis is used to set the running mode of the built-intime code generator.F-RUN : Set here to have the time code run all the

time regardless of the VTR’s operation.This position is used to align the time codewith the time or externally lock the timecode.

SET : Set here when the time code or user bitsare to be set.

R-RUN : Set here to have the time code run onlyduring recording.The time code on the tape with scene-to-scene continuity is recorded continuously.

Time code related section (2)

4HOLD buttonThe time data display of the counter display sectionwhich was on the screen at the moment when thisbutton is pressed is held. (However, the time codegenerator keeps running.) When the button ispressed again, the hold status is released.It is used, for instance, to find out the time at whicha particular scene was shot.<Note>If the HOLD button is pressed and held down whilethe DISPLAY switch 6 has been set to UB,“HOLD” on the counter display flashes, and thebutton functions to display the VITC user bitsinformation recorded in the video AUX area on thecounter display section.

5RESET buttonThis is used to reset the time data on the counterdisplay section to “00:00:00:00.” If it is pressedwhile the TCG switch 9 is at the SET position, thetime code data and user bits data are respectivelyreset to “00:00:00:00.”

6DISPLAY switchThis is used to display the time code, CTL or userbits on the counter display section depending onthe setting positions of this switch and the TCGswitch 9.UB : The user bits are displayed.TC : The time code is displayed.CTL : CTL is displayed.


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Removal lever

Battery pack

Power supply

Using the Anton/Bauer battery packA battery pack or an AC power source can be used asthis unit’s power supply.

To use the battery pack, there is a choice ofmakes of batteries below, namely: OPanasonicOAnton/BauerOIDXOSony

<Note>Batteries of other makes can also be supported bychanging the setting menu but no guarantees aremade for the system when they are actually used withthis unit.

Before using the battery pack, recharge the batteryusing the battery charger.(For details on the recharging method, refer to theoperating instructions of the battery concerned.)

<Note>An intelligent battery system and ultra light system aresupported.

1 Attach the battery pack.Insert the pack in the direction shown by thearrows, and then slide it into position.

2 To detach the battery, pull the battery mountremoval lever all the way down, and slide thebattery pack in the direction shown by the arrow.

3 Set the battery type.Select the battery type using the BATTERYSELECT menu item. This item is selected from the<BATTERY/TAPE> screen.For details, refer to “Setting menu screens” (page118).

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Power supply (continued)

Using the Panasonic battery pack 3 Connect the plug on the battery pack to theconnector inside the case, and insert the batterypack.

<Note>Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, beabsolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power.

1 Remove the battery holder.

2 Attach the battery case to the unit.1Connect the cable on the camera-recorder to

the cable on the battery case (BP-90 type).2Using a screwdriver, secure the battery case

(BP-90 type) to the camera-recorder.Open the cover and lift the rubber cap so thatthe screw tightening hole is visible. Tighten thescrews to secure the battery case to thecamera-recorder. Be sure to fully tighten thescrews.

<Notes>ODo not use excess force when lifting the rubber

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Using the V-mount type batterypack

Attach the V-mount adapter plate.Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slideit into place.

Please consult your local dealer for any questionsregarding the NP/BP adapter plate or V-mountadapter plate.

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2 Attach the accessory battery mounting connector.

3 Attach the Sony battery case to the unit.

1Tighten the mounting screws.2Tighten the power contact screws.3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the

direction shown by the arrows.4Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal

part) with the holes at the bottom of the case,and use the screws to attach the case.

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Using an AC power supply(When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used)

<Notes>OCheck the pin signals of the DC IN socket when

using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A)Supplying +12V power to the GND terminal bymistake may give rise to ignition, resulting in a fire,or it may cause injury.

OPower from the AC adapter takes precedence whenboth a battery pack and AC adapter have beenconnected.

OWhen using the AC adapter, be absolutely sure tofirst set the power of the AC adapter to ON andthen set the unit’s power switch to ON.If the power is turned on in the reverse sequence,the output voltage of the AC adapter will risegradually, and the unit may malfunction as a result.

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3

4

1 Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 ACadapter to the DC IN socket on the unit.

2 Set the power of the AC adapter to ON.

3 Set the unit’s power switch to ON.

Pin no. Signal

1 GND

2, 3 ==

4 +12 V


DC IN socket

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Attaching the lens

1 Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detachthe mount cap.

2 Align the centre mark of the lens with the groove inthe top centre of the lens mount, and attach thelens.

3 Push down the lever for securing the lens tosecure the lens.

4 Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect itto the LENS socket.

<Notes>OFor details on handling the lens, refer to the

operating instructions which accompany the lens.OThe following lens adjustments and camera

adjustments may be necessary depending on thelens mounted.1. Lens flange back adjustment2. Lens auto iris operating speed adjustment3. Lens white shading adjustment (performed on

the unit)

Lever for securingthe lens

Mark

LENS socketMount cap

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Adjusting the lens flange

If the subject is not focused properly in the telephotoand wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjustthe flange back (distance from the lens mountingsurface to the image-forming surface).Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redoneunless the lens is replaced.

Adjustment method

1 Attach the lens to the camera.At this stage, do not forget to connect the lenscable.

2 Set the lens aperture to manual and open theaperture.

3 Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriatevideo output level is achieved at a distance ofabout 3 meters away from the chart used for theflange back adjustment.If the video level is too high, use the filters andshutter.

4 Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus)ring.<Note>On some lenses, this may be marked as F.b(flange back) ring.

5 Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position eithermanually or electrically.

6 Shoot the chart used for the flange backadjustment, and turn the distance ring to adjust thefocus.

7 Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position, andturn the F.f ring to adjust the focus.Take care not to move the distance ring during thisprocess.

9 Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring.

8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the focus is adjusted atboth the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

<Note>For details on the adjustment method and lenspositions, refer also to the operating instructions thataccompany the lens.

Approx. 3meters

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Adjusting the white shading

This unit comes with a function for storing whiteshading adjustment values. Up to eight of thesevalues can be stored in the internal memory.Alternatively, they can be stored on an SD memorycard.Using this data, it is possible to quickly reproduce theappropriate white shading adjustment even afterswitching lenses.

<Notes>OThe method below can be used for the white

shading adjustments with most lenses. However,with some very special lenses, a differentadjustment method may be necessary.

OEven when the white shading has been adjusted,tinting may occur in the vertical direction near thelens aperture open position. This is a phenomenonwhich is inherent to lenses and optical systems andis not indicative of malfunctioning.

Storing white shading adjustment values

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6, however this time set theZEBRA2 DETECT to 85% and ZEBRA2 to SPOT.

8 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the <VF DISPLAY> item, and press theJOG dial button.

4 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, and pressthe JOG dial button.

6 Turn the JOG dial button, select 70% and thenpress the JOG dial button to enter the setting.

n< VF DISPLAY >

DISP CONDITION :NORMALDISP MODE :3VF OUT :YVF DTL :4ZEBRA1 DETECT :080%ZEBRA2 DETECT :085%ZEBRA2 :SPOTLOW LIGHT LVL :45%SYNCHRO SCAN DISP.:degECU MENU DISP. :ON

10 Press the JOG dial button until FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 4 is displayed, then turn the JOGdial button to move the arrow (cursor) to theWHITE SHADING item, and press the JOG dialbutton again.

2222 FILM MAIN MENU4 2222

FILM USER MENU SELECT1FILM USER MENU SELECT2FILM USER MENU SELECT3BLACK SHADING

n WHITE SHADINGFLARECOLORIMETRYINITIALIZEDIAGNOSTICEVALUATIONOPTION

9 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 item.

SHUTTER: OFF

GAIN: L (0 dB)

1 Attach the lens to the camera.At this stage, do not forget to connect the lenscable.

2 Set the electronic shutter to OFF, and set the gainto “L (0 dB).”

3 If the lens is provided with an extender, disengagethe extender function.

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Adjusting the white shading (continued)

11 Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.

12 Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of colourirregularities.<Note>Since flicker tends to occur under fluorescentlights, mercury lamps and other such lights, usea source of light such as sunlight or a halogenlamp which does not tend to produce flicker.

15 Repeat step 13.

14 1Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or“B,” and initiate the automatic white balance(AWB) adjustment using the AUTO W/B BALswitch.

2 Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB)adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.

3 Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)adjustment again using the AUTO W/B BALswitch.

13 Set the lens aperture to manual, and adjust thelens aperture in such a way that ZEBRA fills thewhole screen.Check that the lens aperture is between F/4 andF/11.<Notes>OSince unevenness in the lighting will make it

impossible for ZEBRA to fill part of thescreen, try adjusting the lighting position, etc.

OTry adjusting the lighting position, etc. alsowhen the lens aperture is not between F/4and F/11.

OAlways be sure to leave the electronic shutterat OFF.

Performing white shading adjustments

19 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.“ACTIVE” appears on the screen to indicate thatautomatic adjustment of white shading is beingperformed.“END” appears on the screen upon completionof the adjustment.

20 Press the MENU button twice upon completionof the adjustment.The setting menu is cleared, and the displaysshowing the unit’s current statuses appear at thetop and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

18 When the JOG dial button is pressed, thefollowing message appears.

< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

READSELECT :1WRITESELECT :1CARD CONFIGREAD USER DATA

TITLE :

DETECT ?YES

n NO

17 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the DETECTION (V SAW) item.

< WHITE SHADING >

n DETECTION(V SAW)CORRECT :ON

16 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “WHITE SHADING” screen ofFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

AUTO W/B BALswitch

WHITE BAL switch:“A” or “B”

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21 If the lens is provided with an extender, engagethe extender function, and repeat steps 13 to20.The compensation values for when the lensextender function is provided and for when it isnot are both stored in one file in memory.

The white shading adjustment is now complete.The adjusted values are retained in the non-volatilememory so that there is no need to adjust the whiteshading again even after the unit’s power is turned off.When a multiple number of lenses are to be used,refer to “Writing the white shading adjustment valuesand flare adjustment values in the internal memory”on the following pages.

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Select the file No.

Give a title to the selected file.

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item.

< LENS FILE >

FILE SELECT :1READWRITERESET ALL

n TITLE:

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

6 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow(cursor) moves to the title input area, and the inputmode is established.

< LENS FILE >


mTITLE:

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

10 When the title has been input, turn the JOG dialbutton to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:”position.

< LENS FILE >


mTITLE:222222222222

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the FILE SELECT item

4 Press the JOG dial button to enter the file number.

3 Press the JOG dial button and the file number willflash. Turn the JOG dial button to select the file (1to 8) to be recorded.

< LENS FILE >


n TITLE:

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

7 Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until thecharacter to be set is displayed.When the button is turned, the character displayedis switched in the following sequence:

Space: )7

letters: A—Z7

numbers: 0—97

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –, . , x

8 Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

9 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the next position (right), and repeatsteps 7 and 8 to set the characters (maximum of12).

Writing the white shading adjustmentvalues and flare adjustment values inthe internal memoryUp to eight white shading adjustment values can bestored in the internal memory. Since they are storedat the same time as the flare adjustment values, it isrecommended that the FLARE screen of CAM MAINMENU 4 be opened and the flare adjusted beforestoring these values in the internal memory.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “LENS FILE” screen of FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU 3.

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11 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow(cursor) returns to the TITLE: item.

< LENS FILE >


n TITLE:222222222222

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:




TITLE :

WRITE ?YES

n NO

< LENS FILE >

FILE SELECT :1READ

n WRITERESET ALL

TITLE:222222222222

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

12 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the WRITE position.


14 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The current white shading adjustment and flareadjustment values are now stored in the unit’sinternal memory.<Note>The values will not be stored in the unit’sinternal memory if another menu screen isselected without executing WRITE or if themenu is exited.

15 Press the MENU button twice upon completionof the adjustment.The setting menu is cleared, and the displaysshowing the unit’s current statuses appear at thetop and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The recorded data from the white shading file isread.

8 Press the MENU button twice.The setting menu is cleared, and the displaysshowing the unit’s current statuses appear at thetop and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

6 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the followingmessage appears.



TITLE :

READ ?YES

n NO

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the READ item

< LENS FILE >

FILE SELECT :1n READ

WRITERESET ALL

TITLE:

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

4 Press the JOG dial button to enter the file number.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “LENS FILE” screen of FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU 3.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the FILE SELECT item

3 Press the JOG dial button and the file number willflash. Turn the JOG dial button to select the file (1to 8) to be read.

< LENS FILE >

n FILE SELECT :1READWRITERESET ALL

TITLE:

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:


Reading the white shading adjustmentvalues and flare adjustment values fromthe internal memory

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Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)

Attaching the viewfinder andadjusting its position

The viewfinder’s position can be adjusted in the front-back and left-right directions so that what appears onits screen inside can be seen most easily.

Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting itsposition

1 Connect the viewfinder’s plug to the viewfinderconnector.

2 Loosen the viewfinder left-right position anchoringring.

3 While pulling up the viewfinder stopper, attach theviewfinder by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

Adjusting the viewfinder’s left-rightposition


2 Slide the viewfinder to the left or right, and adjust itto a position that allows easy viewing.

3 Tighten the viewfinder left-right position anchoringring.

Viewfinderstopper

Viewfinder left-rightposition anchoringring

Loosen the ring.

Tighten the ring.

Adjusting the viewfinder’s front-backposition

1 Loosen the viewfinder front-back positionanchoring ring.

2 Slide the viewfinder to the front or back, and adjustit to a position that allows easy viewing.

3 Tighten the viewfinder front-back positionanchoring ring.

Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring

Removing the viewfinder

2 While pulling up the viewfinder stopper, remove theviewfinder by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

3 Release the viewfinder cable and mic cable fromthe cable clamps, and disconnect the cables.


Viewfinderstopper

Tighten the ring.

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Audio input preparation

1 Open the mic holder.

2 Attach the microphone, and tighten the lockingscrew.

3 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to theMIC IN jack on the camera.

When attaching a microphone tothe viewfinder (optional accessory)for use

The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optionalaccessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.

AJ-HVF27BP

MIC IN jack

Mic holder

Lockingscrew

4 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT”in accordance with the audio channel or channelswhose sound is to be recorded.

AUDIO IN switches

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Audio input preparation (continued)

1 Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder. 5 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to theMIC IN jack on the camera.


Attaching the AJ-MH800G mic holder (optionalaccessory)

When attaching a microphone tothe main unit for use

MIC IN jack

AUDIO IN switches

2 Attach the microphone holder (AJ-MH800G) to thecamera recorder using the the 2 screws included.

Screws provided with mic holder

Locking screw

3 Attach the microphone to the microphone holderand tighten the locking screw.

Locking lever

4 Loosen the locking lever and adjust themicrophone angle then tighten the locking leveragain.

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1 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to theMIC IN jack on the camera.


<Note>When extending the microphone’s connecting cable,use a cable which supports the phantom power supplysystem.

<Note>When the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch is set to“+48V,” the phantom power supply system issupported.

When connecting a microphone tothe MIC IN jack

1 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to theAUDIO IN connector on the camera.Two microphones can be connected to the CH1and CH2 connectors.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for thechannel or channels to which the microphone ormicrophones have been connected to “REAR.”

When connecting a microphone tothe AUDIO IN connector

MIC IN jack

AUDIO INconnectors

AUDIO IN switches

AUDIO IN switches

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3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rearpanel to “LINE.”

1 Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camerawith the audio component using the XLR cable.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for thechannel or channels to which the audio componenthas been connected to “REAR.”

When connecting audio components

AUDIO INconnectors

AUDIO IN switches

LINE/MIC/+48Vselector switch

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Mounting the unit on a tripod

1 Attach the tripod adapter to the tripod.<Note>Select the adapter holes that best support thecenter of gravity of the unit and tripod adapter.Check that the diameters of the selected holesmatch the diameters of the pan head.

2 Attach the camera to the tripod adapter.Slide the camera toward the front along thegrooves until it clicks into place.

Use the tripod adapter available as an optionalaccessory for mounting the unit onto a tripod.

Pan head

Tripod adapter

Red lever

Tripod adapter

Detaching the unit from the tripod adapter While pressing the red lever, move the black lever inthe direction of the arrow, slide the unit toward therear, and detach it.

Black lever

<Note>If the pins in the tripod adapter fail to return to theiroriginal positions after the camera has beendetached, press the red lever again and at the sametime move the black lever in the direction of thearrow: this will return the pins to their originalpositions.Bear in mind that the camera cannot be attachedwhile the pins are left in the center.

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Attaching the shoulder strap

1 Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strapmounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap.<Note>Check that the shoulder strap is securely fastened.

Shoulder strap

The clip openswhen it ispressed here.

The clip opens when itis pressed here.

To detach the shoulder strap, open the clips on themounting parts and detach.

Adjusting the shoulder pad position

1 Loosen the two screws.

2 Slide the shoulder pad either backward or forward,and find the optimum position.

3 Tighten the screws to secure the shoulder pad.

The shoulder pad can be slid up to 15 mm eitherbackward or forward from the centre position (factorysetting).Adjust the pad’s position to operate the unit with theoptimum ease.

Shoulder padScrews

Bottom section

21•3

<Note>This mounting hook is for attaching the tape measurethat is used to measure the subject distance.It is not to be used for the shoulder strap.

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AJ-EC3

AJ-

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Connecting the extension control unit

Dedicated cable

ECU connector

By connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit(optional accessory), some of the functions can beoperated by remote control.When the AJ-EC3 is connected and the POWERswitches on the unit and AJ-EC3 are set to ON, theunit is automatically set to the remote control mode.

<Notes>OBefore connecting or disconnecting the dedicated

cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWERswitches on the unit and AJ-EC3 to OFF.

OWhen “OFF” has been selected as the ECU DATASAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screenof FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, all the adjustmentsand settings made using the AJ-EC3 will be clearedwhen the unit’s power switch is set to OFF.When the unit is connected to the AJ-EC3 again,the KNEE POINT, KNEE SLOPE, GAMMA,MASTER PEDESTAL and DETAIL items arereturned to the AJ-EC3 settings.

OWhen “ON” has been selected as the ECU DATASAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screenof FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, all the adjustmentsand settings made using the AJ-EC3 will not becleared even when the unit’s power switch is set toOFF.

Attaching the rain cover

Tighten the cord.

Close using the fastener.

Close using the fastener.

Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover

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TALLY / REC

BATTVTR

SAVE

1

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Viewfinder lamp displays

1TALLY/REC (recording) lampThis lights up (red) during recording. It flasheswhen a problem has occurred.For details, refer to the section on the “Warningsystem” (pages 127, 128).

2BATT (battery) lampThis starts flashing when the battery voltage hasdropped to the level where the battery will no longerbe usable in several minutes’ time, and it lightswhen the battery is no longer usable. To preventoperation from being interrupted, replace thebattery before the battery has dischargedcompletely.For details, refer to the section on the “Warningsystem” (pages 127, 128).

3 (abnormal operating status warning) lampThis lights when the unit is set to an abnormaloperating status for any of the items set to “ON” onthe “!LED” screen of the setting menu.For details on selecting the items targeted for the

lamp display, refer to the section on “Setting thelamp displays” (next page).

4VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lampThis lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is setto SAVE. It goes off during recording.<Note>In the rec pause mode, the SAVE mode isestablished automatically, and the lamp lights afterthe time set for the pause timer (temporary stoptime) has elapsed.After four minutes have elapsed in the play pausemode, the SAVE mode is established automatically,and after six minutes have elapsed the lamp lights.

Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27BP(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer tothe operating instructions of the viewfinder.)

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Viewfinder lamp displays

Setting item Description of setting

GAIN (0 dB) Lamp display appears when the gain isset to a value other than “0 dB.”

GAIN (–3 dB) Lamp display appears when the gain isset to a value other than “–3 dB.”

SHUTTER Lamp display appears when theSHUTTER switch is at ON.

WHITE PRESET Lamp display appears when “PRST”applies to the channel in the whitebalance memory.

EXTENDER Lamp display appears when the lensextender is used.

FILTER Lamp display appears when the filter isset to a value other than “3200 K.”

BLACK STR Lamp display appears when the blackstretch is at ON.

DAY LIGHT(FILM MENU)

Lamp display appears when the whitebalance presetting is DAY LIGHT.

D5600K(CAM MENU)

Lamp display appears when the whitebalance presetting is 5600 K.

Setting the lamp displays

Select the items targeted for the lamp display onthe “!LED” screen of the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2screen.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89) toopen the “!LED” screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the desired item.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set ON or OFF for theother items.

3 For the selected item, press the JOG dial button,and set whether or not the item is to be displayedon the viewfinder screen.Turn the JOG dial button, select display (ON) or nodisplay (OFF) and press the JOG dial button toenter the selection.

5 Press the MENU button to exit the menuoperations.The setting menu is cleared, and the displaysshowing the unit’s current statuses appear at thetop and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

n< !LED >

GAIN(0dB) :ONGAIN(–3dB) :OFFSHUTTER :ONWHITE PRESET :OFFEXTENDER :ONFILTER :OFFBLACK STR :OFFDAY LIGHT :OFFMATRIX :OFFCOLOR CORRECTION :OFFFRAME RATE :ON

MATRIX Lamp display appears when the matrix isat ON.

COLORCORRECTION

Lamp display appears when the colourcorrection is at ON.

FRAME RATE Lamp display appears when the framerate has been set to 11 fps or below.

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Viewfinder screen status displays

In addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings andmessages indicating its operating statuses aredisplayed on the viewfinder screen. The centremarker and safety zone markers also appear.The items which have been set to ON by the switchesrelating to the viewfinder displays or the VF DISPLAYscreen of the setting menu are displayed at the topand bottom of the screen.When settings have been changed or adjustmentshave been made, messages advising the user of whathas been set, what progress has been made in theadjustments and what the adjustment results are canbe displayed for about 3 seconds.

$ Display items and where they are displayed

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Viewfinder screen status displays (continued)

1Extender display This appears when the lens extender is being used.

2Shutter speed/mode display This indicates the shutter speed or shutter modesetting.The unit in which the shutter speed is displayed canbe set on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 2.OOFF (no display):

The shutter is not used.O1/100, 1/120, 1/250 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

(180d, 172.8d, 144d, 120d, 90d, 45d):Shutter speeds in the fixed mode

O3.0d to 350.0d/0.8% to 97.2% (SYNCHROSCAN):Selection of synchro scan modeIn the synchro scan 1 mode, “Y” appearsimmediately in front of the number displayed.

3Remaining tape displayDuring recording, this shows the remaining tape (inminutes) in the VTR. When less than two minutesof tape remain, the figure starts flashing.

4Battery voltage display This indicates the battery voltage (V) duringoperation. The voltage is displayed as apercentage when a digital battery is used.

5Filter displayThis indicates the type of filter selected.

6White balance memory display This indicates the automatic adjustment memoryselected for the white balance.A: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “A.”B: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “B.”P: The WHITE BAL switch has been set to “PRST.”

7Gain displayThis indicates the gain (dB) of the video amplifierwhich was set using the GAIN switch.

8Audio level displayThis indicates the audio level (which can bedisplayed separately for audio CH1 and CH2).During sine wave input, it roughly corresponds withthe VTR’s level meter as shown below.

9Aperture display This indicates the approximate aperture setting (Fnumber).<Note>This appears when a lens with an aperture displayfunction is being used.

:Camera warning/information displayThe black balance, white balance, auto kneefunction, super iris, super gain and other alarmdisplays and warnings appear here.

;Safety zone markersThese indicate the 80% or 90% (factory setting)range of the surface area of the viewfinder screen.The display range proportion is set on the VFDISPLAY screen of the setting menu.For details, refer to “Setting the marker displays”(page 50).

<Centre markerThis indicates the centre of the viewfinder screen.The display is set ON or OFF on the VF DISPLAYscreen of the setting menu.

=Super iris ON display“S” appears when the super iris is ON.

>Zoom position display The distance from the WIDE end to TEL end of thezoom lens is indicated here as a number from 0 to99.

?TCG displayThis indicates the time code generator value.

@Master gain setting display The GAIN L/M/H values currently set appear herewhen the MODE CHECK button is pressed.

AColour temperature display PRE/A/BThis indicates the colour temperature when AWB isexecuted using white balance memory A or B.

Audio level displayVTR’s level meter -40 -30 -25 -18/20 -15 -10 -5 0

+

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BBattery typeThis indicates the type of battery selected.

CTotal tape lengthThis indicates the total length of the cassette tape.

DPreset colour temperature displayWhen DAY LIGHT has been selected as the settingfor the LIGHTING item which is set from theCAMERA SETTING screen of VTR (CAM) MAINMENU 1, it indicates D.L., and when ON has beenselected as the setting for the D5600K item, itindicates 5600.

EVTR warning/information display Alarm displays such as SLACK, REC WARNING,HUMID, SERVO and RF as well as other warningsare indicated here.

F Interval recording mode display (flashing)

GAUDIO CH1/CH2 input displayThe input signals to be recorded in audio channels1 and 2 are indicated here.

HFrame rate information displayThis indicates the frame rate which has been set.

I lamp information displayThis indicates the information when the lamphas lit.

JFrame frequency information displayThis indicates the frame frequency (59.94 Hz or60.00 Hz) which has been set.

KOperation mode displayThis indicates the unit’s operation mode (F: FILM orV: VIDEO) which has been set.

LCompression mode displayThis indicates COMP when DARK has beenselected as the setting for the COMPRESSIONMODE item which in turn is set from FUNCTION onthe VTR MAIN MENU screen.

Selecting the display items

The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screencan each be set to ON or OFF on the “VFINDICATOR” screen of the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU2 or on the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of the VTRMENU.

Selectable items

On the “VF INDICATOR” screen of FILM (CAM)MENUOExtender display (EXTENDER)OShutter speed/mode display (SHUTTER)OFilter display (FILTER)OWhite balance memory display (WHITE)OGain display (GAIN)OAperture value and super iris ON display (IRIS)OCamera ID display (CAMERA ID)OZoom position display (ZOOM LVL)OColour temperature display (COLOR TEMP)OFrame rate display (FRAME RATE)OGamma curve display (VERSION ID)

<Note>The camera ID appears when colour bar signalsare to be recorded in accordance with theOUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting.For details, refer to “Setting the camera ID” (page51).

n< VF INDICATOR >

EXTENDER :ONSHUTTER :ONFILTER :ONWHITE :ONGAIN :ONIRIS :S+IRISCAMERA ID :ONZOOM LVL :OFFCOLOR TEMP :ONFRAME RATE :ONVERSION ID :ON

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Selecting the display items

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89) toopen the “VF INDICATOR” screen.


4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set ON or OFF for otheritems.

3 For the selected item, press the JOG dial button,and set whether or not the item is to be displayedon the viewfinder screen.Turn the JOG dial button to select display (ON) orno display (OFF), and press the JOG dial button toenter the selection.


n< VTR VF INDICATOR >

TAPE(IND) :ONBATTERY(IND) :ONLEVEL METER(IND) :CH1AUDIO IN(IND) :OFFTC(IND) :OFFVTR WARNING(IND) :NORMALCOMPRESSION(IND) :ONSAVE LED :SAVE

n< VF INDICATOR >

EXTENDER :ONSHUTTER :ONFILTER :ONWHITE :ONGAIN :ONIRIS :S+IRISCAMERA ID :ONZOOM LVL :OFFCOLOR TEMP :ONFRAME RATE :ONVERSION ID :ON

n< VTR VF INDICATOR >

TAPE(IND) :ONBATTERY(IND) :ONLEVEL METER(IND) :CH1AUDIO IN(IND) :OFFTC(IND) :OFFVTR WARNING(IND) :NORMALCOMPRESSION(IND) :ONSAVE LED :SAVE

On the “VTR VF INDICATOR” screen of VTR MENUORemaining tape display (TAPE)ORemaining battery charge display (BATTERY)OLevel meter display (LEVEL METER)OAudio CH1/CH2 input display (AUDIO IN)OTime code display (TC)OVTR warning display (VTR WARNING)OCompression mode display (COMPRESSION)OSAVE lamp display (SAVE LED)

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Display modes and settingchange messages

The display of messages advising the user of whatchanges have been made to the settings and what theadjustment results are can be turned off for some orall of the items displayed.

± : Message is to be displayed.t : Message is not to be

displayed.

Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modes

Situation in which message is displayed MessageDisplay mode

setting

1 2 3

t t ±When the filter selection has been changed Filter: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4), m (m=A, B, C, D)

t t ±When the gain setting has been changed GAIN: n dB

(n= –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30)

t t ±When the WHITE BAL switch setting has beenchanged

WHITE: n (n=ACH, BCH, PRESET)

t ± ±

When the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch hasbeen set to AUTO KNEE or OFF<Note>This display is shown for about 3 secondsimmediately after the unit’s power has beenswitched on.

AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)

t ± ±

When the shutter speed/mode setting has beenchanged

SS: 1/100 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,S.SCAN, 3.0d to 350.0d, 0.8% to 97.2%)

t ± ±

When the white balance (AWB) has beenadjusted

Example) AWB: OKFor details, refer to “Adjusting the white balance”(pages 54 to 56).

t ± ±

When the black balance (ABB) has beenadjusted

Example) ABB: OKFor details, refer to “Adjusting the black balance” (page 57).

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Switching the display mode

The display mode settings are switched on the VFDISPLAY screen.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89) toopen the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 2.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “DISP MODE” item.

3 Press the JOG dial button, and set the desireddisplay mode.Turn the JOG dial button to select the displaycontents, and press the JOG dial button to enterthe selection.


n< VF DISPLAY >


Setting the marker displays

The centre marker and safety zone marker displaysare set on the VF MARKER screen.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89) toopen the “VF MARKER” screen of FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 2.

2 Perform the same operations as for the “VFDISPLAY” screen to set each item.

n< VF MARKER >

SAFETY ZONE :3CENTER MARK :ONFRAME SIG :4:3

MARK :OFFLVL :15

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Setting the camera ID

The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen.Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can beused.<Note>The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menuis displayed even if colour bar signals are output.

<Note>The camera ID is recorded at the same time as thecolour bar signals if “CAMERA ID” on the VFINDICATOR screen has been set to “ON.”

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89) toopen the “CAMERA ID” screen of FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 2.


Space: )7

letters: A—Z7

numbers: 0—97

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –

6 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the next position (right), and repeatsteps 4 and 5 to set the characters.



n< CAMERA ID >

ID 1:2222222222

ID 2:2222222222

ID 3:2222222222

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “ID 1: to 3:” item.

3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow(cursor) moves to the ID input area, and the inputmode is established.

< CAMERA ID >

n ID 1:2222222222

ID 2:2222222222

ID 3:2222222222

< CAMERA ID >

mID 1:2222222222

ID 2:2222222222

ID 3:2222222222

7 When the characters have been input, turn theJOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the“:” position.

8 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow(cursor) returns to the ID 1:, ID 2: or ID 3: item.

< CAMERA ID >

mID 1:2222222222

ID 2:2222222222

ID 3:2222222222

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CH1 CH2

20

0EMPHASIS

40

-dB

10

30E

BATT

F

TAPE

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

DF SLAVE TCG HOLD

h min s frm

Screen displays

Displays relating to errors andwarnings

For details, refer to “Warning system” (pages 127 and128).

Remaining tape displayThe remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments.The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is setto 3 minutes or 5 minutes using TAPE REMAIN/ $ on theVTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE” screen. Each time thenumber of minutes set for the segments elapses, onesegment is cleared. (See page 118)

Remaining battery charge displayIf a battery with a digital display (% display) is used, all 7segments up to the “F” position light when the 70% ormore of the battery charge remains.When there is less than 70% of the battery chargeremaining, the segments go out one by one in sequenceevery time the remaining charge drops by 10%.

Audio channel level meter

CH1 CH2

20

0EMPHASIS

40

-dB

10

30E

BATT

F

TAPE


DF SLAVE TCG HOLD

h min s frm

Error code display

Warning displaysRF : Clogged video headSERVO: Servo disturbanceHUMID : Formation of condensation on the head drumSLACK: Problem in tape take-up

Displays relating to time codes

Time code-related switch settings and displayitems

CH1 CH2

20

0EMPHASIS

40

-dB

10

30E

BATT

F

TAPE


DF SLAVE TCG HOLD

h min s frm

Time counter displayThis displays the time code, CTL, user bits and actualtime. For the correlation between the items displayed andthe switches, refer to the next section.

These displays light for the time code, CTL and actualtimeDF : Drop frame modeSLAVE : External locking of the time codeHOLD : Time code generator in the hold mode (when the

HOLD button has been pressed)

TCG switchposition

DISPLAY switchposition

Display item

SET

TC or CTL Time code

F-RUN or R-RUN

UB User bits

CTL CTL

TC Time code

UB User bits

<Note>If the HOLD button is pressed while the DISPLAYswitch is set to UB, “HOLD” on the counter display willflash for as long as the switch is held down, and theVITC user bits information recorded in the video AUXarea will appear on the counter display.

Remaining battery charge andaudio channel level andremaining tape displays

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Adjusting the date and time

Adjustments and setup usingthe setting menus

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “TIME/DATE” screen of VTR MAINMENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to select the item to bechanged, and press the JOG dial button.

3 Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting,and press the JOG dial button to enter the setting.

4 When the settings are completed, turn the JOGdial button to select $ TIME/DATE SET, and pressthe JOG dial button.


<Note>The seconds cannot be set. The time alwaysadvances from 0 seconds.

n< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :02MONTH :01DAY :01HOUR :00MINUTE :00

$TIME/DATE SET

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :02MONTH :01DAY :01HOUR :00

n MINUTE :00

$TIME/DATE SET

< TIME/DATE >

YEAR :02MONTH :01DAY :01HOUR :00MINUTE :00

n $TIME/DATE SET

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Adjusting the white balance and black balance

1 Set the switches as shown in the figure.

FILTER control

WHITE BAL: A or B

OUTPUT: CAM

GAIN: Normally 0 dBSet to a more suitable gain level if it istoo dark.

When the GAIN and WHITE BAL switch settingsare changed, messages advising the user of theset positions appear on the setting changemessage display of the viewfinder screen.(However, this happens only when “3” has beenset as the display mode.)

2 Select the FILTER control setting in accordancewith the lighting conditions.OFor examples of the FILTER control settings,

refer to the description of the FILTER control(page 15) in the “Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section.” When the FILTER control setting is changed, amessage advising the user of the set positionsappears on the setting change message displayof the viewfinder screen. (However, thishappens only when “3” has been set as thedisplay mode.)

Adjusting the white balance

A better picture can be achieved by adjusting thewhite balance and black balance in the followingsequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) 5 ABB(black balance adjustment) 5 AWB.There is usually no need to re-adjust the blackbalance even when the power has been turned offand back on.The white balance must always be re-adjusted whenthe lighting conditions have changed.If the display mode is set to “2” or “3,” messagesadvising the user of what progress has been made inthe adjustments and what the adjustment results areappear on the viewfinder screen when the blackbalance or white balance adjustment is commenced.Set the display mode to “1” if these messages are notto be displayed.OFor details on the display mode settings, refer to

“Display modes and setting change messages”(page 49).

<Notes>OABB must be performed when the MASTER GAIN

levels have been changed on the LOW SETTING,MID SETTING and HIGH SETTING screens of theFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1, when the super gainsetting has been changed using the USER button,and when the GAMMA (ON/OFF) has beenswitched on the CAMERA SETTING screen.

OWith artificial lighting—particularly fluorescent lightsand mercury lamps—the luminance may appear tobe constant but the intensity of the R, G and Bcolors will change in synchronization with the powerline frequency. Especially in regions with a 50 Hzpower line frequency, mutual interference arisesbetween the vertical sync frequency (approx. 60Hz) of this unit and lighting frequency (50 Hz). As aresult, the hue tends to change with the passage oftime or flickering occurs, making it impossible toachieve a proper white balance.It is recommended that the white balance beachieved using the settings shown in the tablebelow.

Power line frequency Shutter speed

50 Hz 1/100

60 Hz OFF

Preset white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The whitebalance for the selected filter is now obtained inaccordance with the position where the FILTERcontrol (outer) has been set.If the preset white balance is to be left unchanged foruse, skip ahead to “Adjusting the black balance” (page57).

White balance adjustments using theAWB function

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Adjusting the white balance and black balance (continued)


3 Erect a white pattern at a place with the sameconditions as the source of light illuminating thesubject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the patternon the screen.A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall)near the subject may be used as a substitute forthe white pattern.The size of the white object required is shown inthe figure below.

4 Adjust the lens aperture.

5 Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and thenrelease it.The switch returns to the centre, and the whitebalance is automatically adjusted.

At least one-fourth ofthe screen width

At least one-fourth ofthe screen height

<Notes>OTake care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.OShoot white objects in the centre of the screen.

6 While the adjustment is in progress, the followingmessage appears on the viewfinder screen (butonly when “2” or “3” has been set as the displaymode).

AWB ACTIVE

AUTO W/B BAL switch

Message appearing while the adjustment is inprogress

7 Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (Amessage similar to the one shown in the figurenow appears.)The adjustment value is automatically saved in thememory (A or B) which was set in step 1.

AWB A OK 3.2K

Message appearing upon completion of theadjustment

8 A message such as the following appears if thecolour temperature of the subject is lower than2300 K or higher than 5600 K.The downward pointing arrow indicates that thecolour temperature is lower than the displaytemperature; conversely, the upward pointingarrow indicates that the it is higher than the displaytemperature.

<Note>When a zoom lens with an automatic aperturefunction is used, aperture hunting may occur. Adjustthe aperture’s gain control (marked as IG, IS, S, etc.)provided with the lens.For details, refer to the operating instructions whichaccompany the lens.

Hunting:The auto iris response is repeated, causing the brightness levelsof the image to become inconsistent.

AWB A OK 2.3K m

When the colour temperature is lower than 2300 K

AWB A OK 5.6K

m

When the colour temperature is higher than 5600 K

<Note>When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again tothe AWB side when the white balance is beingadjusted automatically (AWB ACTIVE), theadjustment operation will stop.The adjusted value in this case is the value beforeautomatic adjustment was performed.

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When the white balance cannotautomatically be adjusted

An error message appears on the viewfinder screen(when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode).

White balance memories

There are two sets of white balance memories, A andB.When the FILTER INH setting on the CAMERA SWMODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 is ON(default setting), the number of memories for set Aand set B is limited to one each. In this case, thememory contents are not coupled with the filter.When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustmentvalues for each filter can be automatically saved in thememories corresponding to the WHITE BAL switchsettings (A or B). This unit contains four filters so thata total of 8 (4a2) adjustment values are saved.

When any of the error messages listed above isdisplayed, take the recommended action, and tryadjusting the white balance again.If the error message persists even after repeatedattempts, consult your dealer.<Note>On rare occasions, AWB cannot be adjusted and aNG display appears. In a case like this, adjust AWBagain.

Messages relating to white balance adjustment

Errormessage

Meaning Recommended action

Select a suitable filter.COLOR TEMP.HIGH

Colour temperature istoo high.

Select a suitable filter.COLOR TEMP.LOW

Colour temperature istoo low.

Increase the amount oflight or increase thegain.

LOW LIGHT There is not enoughlight.

Reduce the amount oflight or reduce the gain.

LEVEL OVER There is too much light.

Check the filter selectorcontrol.

CHECKFILTER

The setting position ofthe filter selector controlis not correct.

If flickering is to blame,install the shutter, andstabilize the shootingconditions.

UNSTABLECONDITION

The shooting conditionsare unstable (shootingunder fluorescent light,unstable cameraposture, etc.).

White balance search area

It is possible to set the white balance search area toeither 90%, 50% or 25% by changing the AWB AREAsetting on the OPTION screen of the FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 4.

90%

50%

25%

When using the unit in film modeWhen there is a large difference between the CC filtersetting and the colour temperature of the subject, thedynamic range of the video signals may not be utilizedto full potential.We recommend that the CC filter setting selected isone that is close to the colour temperature of thesubject.

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Adjusting the black balance

1 Set the switches as shown in the figure.

OUTPUT: CAM

AUTO W/B switch

2 Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position,and then release it.The switch returns to the centre, and theadjustment is performed.

The black balance needs to be adjusted in thefollowing cases:OWhen the unit is used for the first timeOWhen the unit is used after it has not been used for

a prolonged period of timeOWhen the unit is used in an ambient temperature

which has fluctuated significantlyOWhen the value selected for the gain switch has

been changedOWhen the super gain setting has been performed

using the USER buttonOWhen the gamma ON/OFF setting has been

changedOWhen the frame rate setting has been changed

3 While the adjustment is in progress, the followingmessage appears on the viewfinder screen (butonly when “2” or “3” has been set as the displaymode).<Note>While the adjustment is in progress, the lensaperture is automatically set to CLOSE.

ABB ACTIVE

Message appearing while the adjustment is inprogress

4 Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (Amessage similar to the one shown in the figurenow appears.)The adjustment value is automatically saved in thememory.

ABB OK

Message appearing upon completion of theadjustment

<Notes>OWhen using a lens with an auto aperture, check

that the lens connector has been connected.OWhen using a lens with an auto aperture, the

aperture will be automatically set to where the lightis blocked while the black balance is beingadjusted.

OWhen using a lens with a manual aperture, theaperture must be fully stopped down first before theblack balance is adjusted.

OWhile the black balance is being adjusted, the gainselector circuit is switched automatically.Flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinderscreen, but this is not indicative of malfunctioning.

O If black shading is not satisfactory even with ABBOK, open the BLACK SHADING screen of FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU 4, and adjust the blackshading. (Refer to page 112.)

OWhen the super gain has been set to ON, the blackbalance is executed at the preset position in thewhite balance memory.

OWhen the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed againto the ABB side when the black balance is beingadjusted automatically (ABB ACTIVE), theadjustment operation will stop.The adjusted value in this case is the value beforeautomatic adjustment was performed.

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Setting the electronic shutter

Shutter modes

<Notes>ONo matter in which mode the electronic shutter is

used, the higher the shutter speed, the lower thecamera’s sensitivity.

OWhen the aperture is in the automatic mode, it willincreasingly open and the depth of focus willbecome shallower as the shutter speed isincreased.

Available shutter modes and shutter speeds

Mode Shutter speed Application

For shooting fast-movingsubjects clearly

Fixed POSITION 1 to 6

For shooting in such a waythat the horizontal striping isminimized on the monitorscreen

SYNCHROSCAN

Aperture angle: 3 to350 degrees(0.8% to 97.2% of theframe rate)

Registering the shutter speed

The shutter speed is registered in the “SHUTTERSELECT” screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

1/100 , 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000 sec.(or 180.0, 172.8, 144.0, 120.0, 90.0 and 45.0 deg)

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “SHUTTER SELECT” screen.



3 Press the JOG dial button to set the shutter speedto be changed.Turn the JOG dial button to select ON or OFF, andpress the button to enter the setting.

It is possible to set a fixed speed within the rangeof 90.0 to 225.0 degrees (in units of 0.5 deg.) inSYNCHRO SCAN 2.It is also possible to set 6 different shutter speedsin POSITION 1 to 6, respectively.

n< SHUTTER SELECT >

SYNCHRO SCAN 2 :180degPOSITION 1 :1/100POSITION 2 :1/120POSITION 3 :1/250POSITION 4 :1/500POSITION 5 :1/1000POSITION 6 :1/2000

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Setting the electronic shutter (continued)

Changing the shutter speedand mode selection range

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “SHUTTER SPEED” screen.


<Notes>OWhen operating the unit from the AJ-EC3 extension

control unit (optional accessory), the shutter speedselected by the AJ-EC3 switch will take precedencein determining the actual shutter speed even whenoperations have been performed on the unit’sSHUTTER SPEED screen.

OFor details on selecting the engineer mode anddisplay screens, refer to “Menu operations” (pages87 to 89).

On the SHUTTER SPEED screen of FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 2, the setting range of the shutter speedcan be restricted to the required range and whether ornot to use the special operation mode (SYNCHROSCAN) can be selected.


3 Press the JOG dial button to set the item to bechanged.Turn the JOG dial button to select ON or OFF, andpress the button to enter the setting.

n< SHUTTER SPEED >

SYNCHRO SCAN 1 :ONSYNCHRO SCAN 2 :OFFPOSITION 1 :ONPOSITION 2 :ONPOSITION 3 :ONPOSITION 4 :ONPOSITION 5 :ONPOSITION 6 :ON

POSITION1 POSITION2

SYNCHRO SCAN 1SYNCHRO SCAN 2

POSITION3 POSITION4 POSITION5 POSITION6

Setting the shutter mode andspeed

1 Following the steps for “Switching the displaymode” (page 50), set DISP MODE to “2” or “3” onthe VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAINMENU 2.

SHUTTER switch

Example: “1/120,” “50.0%,” etc.

2 Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL.The current shutter setting appears on the settingchange message display area of the viewfinderscreen.

Fixed mode

3 Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL positionagain, and repeat this until the desired mode orspeed is displayed.When all the modes and speeds are displayed, thedisplay will change in the sequence shown below.When the required shutter speed and mode havebeen assigned beforehand, only the assignedspeed or mode will be displayed.

OThe SHUTTER switch is used to set the shutterspeed and the shutter speed in the fixed mode.

OThe shutter speed in the SYNCHRO SCAN 1 modecan easily be changed using the SYNCHRO (“+”and “–”) buttons.

OOn the SHUTTER SPEED screen of FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 2, the setting range of the shutterspeed can be restricted to the required range andwhether or not to use the special operation mode(SYNCHRO SCAN) can be selected.

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Setting the electronic shutter (continued)

Switching the synchro scanshutter speed display

The unit enables the SYNCHRO SCAN mode to bedisplayed on the viewfinder screen to be switched to“1/¢¢¢ (sec.),” “¢¢¢%” or “¢¢¢d (angle)” on theVF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and open the VF DISPLAY screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the SYNCHRO SCAN DISP. item.

3 Press the JOG dial button to set the SYNCHROSCAN display mode.Turn the JOG dial button, select the display, andthen press the JOG dial button to enter theselection.

sec (seconds) : 1/¢¢¢

% : ¢¢¢%deg (angle) : ¢¢¢d

e.g.When the frame rate is set to 24 fps and exposuretime is set to half:

1/48 sec = 50% = 180 deg.


n< VF DISPLAY >


< VF DISPLAY >

DISP CONDITION :NORMALDISP MODE :3VF OUT :YVF DTL :4ZEBRA1 DETECT :070%ZEBRA2 DETECT :085%ZEBRA2 :SPOTLOW LIGHT LVL :45%

n SYNCHRO SCAN DISP.:degECU MENU DISP. :ON

Setting the synchro scan 1 mode

2 In the SYNCHRO SCAN 1 mode, continuousswitching inside the 3.0 deg to 350.0 deg (0.8% to97.2%) range can be achieved by pressing theSYNCHRO (“+” and “–”) buttons.

SHUTTER switch

1 Push the SHUTTER switch from ON toward SELfor as many times as necessary for the shutterspeed display on the viewfinder screen to appearas “SS:1 ¢¢.¢deg.” (¢ is replaced with afiguare.)

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Film tone gamma function

The unit incorporates a total of three gamma curves—two cine curves (for films/for videos) and theconventional video gamma curve—and it enables thecurve that best suits the application at hand to beselected.

Switching from the film mode to video mode or viceversa can be accomplished using the CAM MENUSEL item on the OPTION screen of FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 4.Two gamma curves (for films/for videos) are availablein the film mode. They can be set by selecting theCINE GAMMA SEL item on the GAMMA screen ofFILM MAIN MENU 1.

Video mode (VIDEO MENU)The images are processed using the conventionalvideo gamma characteristics.

Film mode (FILM MENU)Two types of film-like images can be achieved in thismode.

FILM REC (for films: film gamma)This is the optimum mode for printing the imagesrecorded on tape onto film and presenting them.The images are processed using the film-use cinegamma characteristics developed by Panasonic.VIDEO REC (for videos: film tone gamma)Even when playing back images recorded on tapeusing a video component, this mode provides awide dynamic range, enabling images to be playedback in a mode where the images are more like filmimages than the conventional video images.The images are processed using the video-use cinegamma characteristics developed by Panasonic.

Switching the frame frequencyThis unit allows the frame frequency to be switched to60.00 Hz or 59.94 Hz to provide support in areas withdifferent video systems. The frame frequency can beswitched on the OPTION screen of FILM (CAM) MAINMENU 4.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and open the OPTION screen.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the SYSTEM FREQ item.

3 Press the JOG dial button to set the item to beused.Turn it to select the frequency, and then press it toenter the selection.At this time, the messageflashes on the display.

TURN OOFF PPOWER


5 Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off thepower.The frame frequency will be switched when it isturned back on.Press the MODE CHECK button to check that theframe frequency has been switched.

n< OPTION >

ENG SECURITY :OFFSHD,ABB SW CTRL :ONAWB AREA :50%AWB & ABB OFFSET:OFFCAM MENU SEL :FILM MENUSYSTEM FREQ. :60.00HzEVF SEL :MONOSUPER DTL :OFF

The menu settings performed in the film mode andvideo mode are saved separately.

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Variable frame rate

This camera-recorder enables the frame rate(shooting speed) to be set from 4 fps to 60 fps.Since the 720P/59.94 Hz or 720P/60.00 Hz format isused for recording onto the tape or outputting to theHD SDI MON connector and the HD SDI EEconnector , users now have the exciting opportunity tocreate a whole new dimension of moving images withclearer slow-motion images and blur effects—a worldwhich was hitherto confined to the field of filmproduction—in their own video productions.

This unit automatically stores as the tapemanagement information both the frame rateinformation which indicates the shooting speed andthe active frame information which indicates the firstframe where the frame image was switched in theuser bits of the sub-code track area (this used to bethe LTC area). This information is output from the TCOUT connector, HD SDI MON connector and HD SDIEE connector. Further, the active frame information isstored in the least significant digit of the user bitswhile the frame rate information is stored in its lowerthird and fourth digits.

Setting the frame rateThere are three ways in which the frame rate can beset.

Using menu operations

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “FRAME MODE” screen of FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU 2.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “FRAME RATE” item.

3 Press the JOG dial button, and set the desiredframe rate.Turn the JOG dial button to select the frame rate,and press the JOG dial button to enter theselection.


n< FRAME MODE >

FRAME RATE RANGE :60-12FRAME RATE :24SCAN REVERSE :OFFUSER SW FRAME RATE :24

Using the synchro scan adjustment switches (“+” and “–”)

1 Set the unit to a status other than the menuoperation status.

2 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the framerate information display at the top left of theviewfinder screen starts flashing.

3 Press the synchro scan adjustment switches (“+”and “–”) to set the desired frame rate.<Note>After about 5 seconds, the frame rate informationdisplay stops flashing and lights. Press thesynchro scan adjustment switches (“+” and “–”)while this display is flashing.

4 Press the JOG dial button to enter the frame rate.Refrain from further operation, and in about 5seconds the frame rate information display on theviewfinder screen will stop flashing, and the framerate will be set.

24EX2

1/250 S 10min 14.6V/46 BP402

1B A 12dB

TCG 00:00:00:00

F5.6 Z99

iREC!D.L.

<Note>When the frame rate has been changed, adjust theblack balance once again.

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n< FRAME MODE >

FRAME RATE RANGE :60-12FRAME RATE :24SCAN REVERSE :OFFUSER SW FRAME RATE :24

Variable frame rate (continued)

After setting your desired frame rate with the USER(USER1 or USER2) button through menu operations,you can shoot with the set frame rate simply bypressing the USER button.You can recover the previous frame rate by pressingthe USER button again.

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the <CAMERA SW MODE> screen titleand then press the JOG dial button.

6 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “USER1 SW” or “USER2 SW” item.

< CAMERA SW MODE >

FILTER INH :ONSHOCKLESS AWB :OFFCOLOR BARS :FULL BARSS.GAIN OFF :L/M/H

n USER1 SW :INHUSER2 SW :Y GETS.BLK LVL :OFFECU DATA SAVE :OFFAUTO KNEE SW :OFF

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “USER SW FRAME RATE” item.

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the <FRAME MODE> screen title andthen press the JOG dial button.

3 Press the JOG dial button for setting the framerate.Turn the JOG dial button to select a frame rate (12fps to 60 fps) and then press the JOG dial button toenter the setting.

7 Turn the JOG dial button until “F.RATE” isdisplayed and then press the JOG dial button toenter the setting.

8 Press the MENU button to end the menuoperations.

9 When the USER button is pressed in the rec-pausemode or stop mode, the frame rate is switched tothe rate you have set. When you press the USERbutton again, the previous frame rate is retrieved.

O If you press the USER button during recording,the frame rate will not be changed to the set rate.

OWhile the frame rate can be changed by theUSER button operation, you cannot change theframe rate by pressing the JOG dial button andthen a SYNCHRO (“+” or “–”) button.


Setting the frame rate using the USER1 or USER2button

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Variable frame rate (continued)

<Notes>In this unit, the frame rate is set by changing thestorage time of the optical signals sensed by the CCD.Depending on the frame rate setting, the followingproblems may arise.

1White blemishWhite blemishes may be seen on the screen onaccount of the fluctuations in the dark current of thephotodiodes which make up the CCD pictureelements. This current increases in directproportion to the rise in the CCD’s temperature andstorage time in the photodiode.In short, the white blemish increase in inverseproportion to the frame rate setting.When a lower frame rate setting is desired, reducethe master gain setting and, where possible, avoiddirect sunlight and use the unit in a coolenvironment.When using this unit particularly at a low frame rateof 11 fps or less, the extremely small white streaksgenerated by the CCD are minimized using aspecial method. For this reason, when subjectswith extremely small bright spots are shot, thesespots may appear less bright.

2Delayed response time in automatic processingWhen the frame rate setting has been lowered, ittakes longer for the unit to perform the automaticprocessing (such as auto white balance, flarecompensation, auto knee and auto iris), possiblygiving the user the impression that something isodd or wrong.The response time for automatic processes isparticularly slow at a frame rate of 20 fps andbelow.When the frame rate has been set to 20 fps orbelow, it is recommended that the unit be operatedwith the automatic processing released.

3Disturbed imagesThe images may be disturbed for an instant whenshooting while maintaining the frame-to-framecontinuity of the scenes with the time code set tothe rec run mode and with the frame rate set at 24fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 50 fps.This occurs in order to reset the video signals fromthe camera so as to maintain the continuity of thetime code recorded on the tape.The disturbed images are not recorded on the tapebut they will affect the signals which are output fromthe HD SDI MON connector.Similarly, the images may also be disturbed for aninstant when the time code has been locked toexternal signals or preset while the frame rate is setat 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 50 fps. If the time code has been set to the free run mode,the images may also be disturbed at that instantwhen the frame rate is switched to 24 fps, 25 fps,30 fps or 50 fps. However, the images will not be disturbedduring recording even if the frame rate isswitched to 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 50 fps.

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Adjusting the audio levelWhen the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selectorswitches are set to AUTO, the audio CH1 and CH2input levels are adjusted automatically.Proceed as follows to adjust the audio channel 1 and2 levels manually.

Manual audio level adjustments

When the audio levels have been adjusted manually,the limiter circuit is tripped by an excessively highinput level. This circuit can be turned ON or OFF onthe MIC/AUDIO screen of the VTR menu.(The factory setting is OFF.)

Limiter

1 Set the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selectorswitches to MAN.

AUTO SELECT CH1selector switch

AUTO SELECT CH2selector switch

AUDIO LEVELCH1 control

AUDIO LEVELCH2 control

2 Adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls insuch a way that, when audio signals are input, thelevel meter reading will not exceed 0 dBu evenunder maximum signal input level conditions.

Scan reverse

Using an HD lens adapter made by Angenieux, thisunit supports the ultra-prime lenses used for filmcameras as a standard feature. Furthermore, it canalso select the setting of the scan reverse function forcanceling the image correction (reversal of thetop/bottom and left/right of the images) that isperformed when this adapter is used.

Setting the scan reverse


2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “SCAN REVERSE” item.

3 Press the JOG dial button, and set the desiredscan reverse.Turn the JOG dial button, ON or OFF and pressthe JOG dial button to enter the selection.


n< FRAME MODE >

FRAME RATE RANGE :60-12FRAME RATE :24SCAN REVERSE :OFFUSER SW FRAME RATE:24

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Setting the time data

When the user bits and time code are both to be used,the user bits are set first.If the time code is set first, the time code generatorwill stop while the user bits are being set so that thetime code setting will be off.The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00to 23:59:59:29.

In the internal colour bar signal recording mode,memos (dates and times) of up to six hexadecimaldigits can be recorded on the sub-code track bysetting the user bits.

User bits memory functionThe user bits settings (except for the actual time) areautomatically saved in the memory and retained evenafter the power is turned off.

<Notes>O In the camera image recording mode, the tape

management information shown on page 69 isoutput.

OWhen DATE is selected from the UB MODE items,the real time operations for year/month/day of theTIME/DATE screen are adhered to.

OWhen TIME is selected from the UB MODE items,the real time operations for hours/minutes/secondsof the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.

OThe user bits setting contents are output to the sixhigher digits of the user bits in the VIDEO AUX area(which used to be the VITC area). In the internalcolour bar signal recording mode, they are alsooutput to the six higher digits of the LTC user bits.

OThe user bits cannot be set since the active frameinformation and other tape managementinformation is always output to the two lower digitsof the user bits.

Setting the user bits

2 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.

3 Set the TCG switch to SET.

6 Select UB MODE item on the TC/UB screen ofVTR MENU.

4 Set the user bits using the SHIFT button, “+” buttonand “–” button.SHIFT button:

This is used to start the digit to be set flashing.Each time it is pressed, the flashing moves byone digit to the right.

“+” button:This increments by 1 the numerical value of theflashing digit.

“–” button:This decrements by 1 the numerical value of theflashing digit.

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

Hexadecimalnotation

Display

A B C D E F

A to F in hexadecimal notation are displayed as follows:

2

4

1

3,5

1 Set the OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTOKNEE switch to BARS.

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Setting the time code

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

2 Set the TCG switch to SET.

3 Switch the TC MODE to DF or NDF on the TC/UBscreen of VTR MENU.Select DF to run the time code in the drop framemode or select NDF to run the time code in thenon-drop frame mode.

4 Set the time code using the SHIFT button, “+”button and “–” button.SHIFT button:

This is used to start the digit to be set flashing.Each time it is pressed, the flashing moves byone digit to the right.

“+” button:This increments by 1 the numerical value of theflashing digit.

“–” button:This decrements by 1 the numerical value of theflashing digit.

5 Select the TCG switch position.Select F-RUN for running the time code in the free-run mode or select R-RUN for running it in the rec-run mode.

Setting the time data (continued)

Time code when the battery is replacedThe backup function works even when the battery isreplaced, and the time code generator continues tooperate for a prolonged duration (approx. 1 year).

<Note>When the POWER switch is set to ON 5 OFF 5ON, the backup accuracy of the time code isapproximately ±2 frames.

1

4

2,5

<Notes>OWhen the frame rate is set to 24 fps, this unit will

perform the processing in the non-drop frame modein order to maintain the continuity of the frameseven when the time code has been set to the dropframe mode.Furthermore, when the frame rate has been set to24 fps, it will not be possible to set the time codewhile recording is in progress since the images willbe disturbed if the advancing of the time code isdiscontinuous.

OWhen the frame frequency has been set to 60.00Hz, the unit always performs the processing in thenon-drop frame mode.

6 Set the number of frames per seconds (24, 25 or30) displayed in the frame digits of the time codeusing the TC DISP SEL item on the TC/UB screenof VTR MENU.The time code is converted to the number offrames which has been set here, and displayed.

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Externally locking the time code

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

2 Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.

3 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

4 Supply the reference time code and referencevideo signal which are in a phase relationship thatsatisfies the time code standard to the TC INconnector and GENLOCK IN connectorrespectively.

<Note>When the external lock operation is performed, thetime code is instantly locked to the external time code,and the same value as the external code valueappears on the counter display.Do not set the unit to the recording mode during thefew seconds it takes for the sync generator tostabilize.

User bits setting when the time code is externallylockedWhen the time code is externally locked, only the timedata is locked to the time data of the external timecode.This means that the user bits can be set separately foreach unit.The user bits can also be locked to the user bits of theexternal time code. For details, consult your dealer.

To release the external lockFirst stop supplying the external time code, and setthe TCG switch to R-RUN.

When switching the power from the battery to anexternal power supply while the time code isexternally lockedIn order to ensure the continuity of the time codegenerator’s power, connect the external power supplyto the DC IN connector, and then remove the batterypack. If the battery pack is removed first, noguarantees can be made for the continuity of theexternal locking of the time code.

Gen-locking of the camera unit while the timecode is externally lockedWhile the time code is externally locked, the cameraunit is gen-locked by the reference video signal whichis supplied to the GEN LOCK IN connector.

<Notes>OWhen the frame rate is set to 24 fps, this unit will

perform the processing in the non-drop frame modein order to maintain the continuity of the frameseven when the time code has been set to the dropframe mode.Furthermore, when the frame frequency has beenset to 60.00 Hz as well, the unit performs theprocessing in the non-drop frame mode.If an external time code generator is used, set it tothe non-drop frame mode.

OUse the same frame frequency setting for thereference time code and reference videos signal asthe unit’s setting.When the frame rate is used at 24 fps, the imagemay be disturbed if the frame frequencies differ.

Setting the time data (continued)

3

2

1

GENLOCK INTC IN

The time code generator of the VTR unit can belocked to an external generator.

Example of connections for externallock

When locking to an external signal

Referencetime code

Referencevideo signal

The built-in time code generator is now locked to thereference time code.About 10 seconds after locking, the external lockstatus will be retained even if the connection of theexternally supplied reference time code isdisconnected. However, the servo lock will be subjectto disturbances if it is connected or disconnectedduring recording (REC).

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Tape management information

This unit automatically stores as the tape management information both the frame rate information whichindicates the shooting speed and the active frame information which indicates the first frame where the frameimage was switched in the user bits of the sub-code track area (this used to be the LTC area). This informationis output from the TC OUT connector, HD SDI MON connector and HD SDI EE connector. Further, the activeframe information is stored in the least significant digit of the user bits while the frame rate information is storedin its lower third and fourth digits.

Example of display

0 1 : 1 2 : 0 1 : 5 0

User bits setting

Frame frequency5: 59.94 Hz6: 60.00 Hz

Tape management informationOActive frame informationOREC START/STOP mark

0 1 : 1 2 : 0 1 : x x

User bits setting

Tape management informationLTC user bits verification information

To verify the VITC user bits, set the DISPLAYswitch to UB, and hold down the HOLD button.While the HOLD button is held down, the VITC userbits information appears on the counter display.

0 2 : 4 0 : 2 4 : 5 0

OWhen the camera’s video signals are beingrecorded

Recorded frame number countThis indicates the number of framesrecorded.When the frame rate has been set to24 fps and recording has beenperformed for 10 seconds, “0240”will be displayed as the count.When recording is started, the countis reset to “0000,” and the number ofrecorded frames per cut is countedup to “9999.”

Frame rate information24 fps(23.98 fps)

Frame frequency5: 59.94 Hz6: 60.00 Hz

Tape management informationOActive frame informationOREC START/STOP mark

VITC user bits

OWhen the internal colour bar signals are beingrecorded

LTC user bits

<Reference>The table below shows the correlation between theactive frame rate and time code in the 24P, 25P, 30Pand 50P modes.

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 •• • 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

C D D D A A B B B C C D D DA A B B B C C D D D A A B B •••

10 10 01 01 00 10 10 •• • 01 00 10 10 01 01 00

Frame rate: 24 fps (2:3)

Active frameTime code framedigit

Image

Active frameinformation

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 •• • 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

E E A A B B B C C D D D E EA A B B B C C D D D E E A A •••

10 10 01 01 00 10 10 •• • 10 10 10 01 01 00 10

Frame rate: 25 fps (2:3:2:3:2)

Time code framedigit

Image


00 01 02 •• •

A A B B C C •••

10 10 10 •• •

Frame rate: 30 fps (2:2)


Image


00 01 02 03 04 05 06 •• • 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

D E A A B C D E A A B C D EA A B C D E A A B C D E A A •••

10 11 11 10 11 11 10 •• • 11 10 11 11 10 11 11

Frame rate: 50 fps (2:1:1:1:1)


Image


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How to use the user data

The contents of the setting menus can be saved in theuser area of the camera’s memory, and they can beloaded from this area. Use of this data speeds up theprocess of reproducing suitable setup statuses.

User data operationMenus are used to save the setting menu contents inthe user area of the camera’s memory and load themfrom this area.

Saving the user data

Loading the user data

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the WRITE USER DATA item.

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The data settings are saved in the user area of thecamera’s memory.

5 After the data has been saved, press the MENUbutton twice.The setting menu is cleared, and the displaysshowing the unit’s current statuses appear at thetop and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3.

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the READ USER DATA item.

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The data settings saved in the user area of thecamera’s memory are loaded, and the settings arecompleted.


n< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >

SELECT :1READSELECT :1WRITECARD CONFIGTITLE READREAD USER DATA

TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:


SELECT :1READSELECT :1WRITECARD CONFIGTITLE READ

n READ USER DATA

TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

n< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATAWRITE USER DATASCENE SEL :1READWRITERESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:


READ ?YES

n NO


WRITE ?YES

n NO

6 When the frame frequency setting has beenchanged, it is necessary to restart the unit byturning the POWER switch to OFF and then to ONagain for the setting to be switched.

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How to use the scene file

The contents of the setting menus can be saved in thescene file area of the camera’s memory, and they canbe loaded from this area.Four scene files are provided in the unit.Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducingsuitable setup statuses.

Scene file operationMenus are used to save the setting menu contents inthe scene file area of the camera’s memory and loadthem from this area.

Saving the scene file


2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the SCENE SEL item.

n< INITIALIZE >


TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATAWRITE USER DATA

n SCENE SEL :1READWRITERESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scenefile number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dialbutton to select the scene file in which data is to besaved.

4 Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the TITLE1, TITLE2, TITLE3 or TITLE4item that corresponds to the scene file whose titleis to be provided.

< INITIALIZE >


n TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

< INITIALIZE >


mTITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:



Space: )7

letters: A—Z7

numbers: 0—97

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –



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How to use the scene file (continued)

14 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The data settings and title are saved in thescene file area of the camera’s memory.<Note>The setting is not effective if the unit istransferred to a different menu or if the menu isexited without executing “WRITE.”

15 After the data has been saved, press the MENUbutton twice.The setting menu is cleared, and the displaysshowing the unit’s current statuses appear at thetop and bottom of the viewfinder screen.




TITLE :

WRITE ?YES

n NO

< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATAWRITE USER DATASCENE SEL :1READ

n WRITERESET

TITLE1:22222222

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

12 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the WRITE item.

< INITIALIZE >


mTITLE1:22222222

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:


< INITIALIZE >


n TITLE1:22222222

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

11 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow(cursor) returns to the TITLE1, TITLE2, TITLE3or TITLE4 item.

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Loading the scene file

7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The data settings saved in the scene file area ofthe camera’s memory are loaded, and the settingsare completed.





TITLE :

READ ?YES

n NO



n< INITIALIZE >


TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

< INITIALIZE >



TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scenefile number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dialbutton to select the scene file whose data is to beloaded.


< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATAWRITE USER DATASCENE SEL :2

n READWRITERESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the READ item.

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Resetting the scene file



n< INITIALIZE >


TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

< INITIALIZE >



TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scenefile number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dialbutton to select the scene file whose data is to bereset.


< INITIALIZE >

READ FACTORY DATAWRITE USER DATASCENE SEL :2READWRITE

n RESET

TITLE1:

TITLE2:

TITLE3:

TITLE4:

5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the RESET item.

7 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The data saved in the scene file area of thecamera’s memory is reset and restored to thefactory shipment status.





TITLE :

RESET ?YES

n NO

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SD memory card operations

Setting Data Using an SD memory cardAn SD memory card (optional accessory) can be usedas a setup card that stores up to eight files of settingsmenu specifications.Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducingsuitable setup statuses.OThe SD memory cards used with this unit do not

comply with the SD standards. Do not use the SDmemory cards formatted with other camera-recorders.SD memory cards that have been formatted onpersonal computers (NTFS, FAT32) cannot beused with this unit. They also may not be formattedon this unit.SD memory cards with the following capacity (8 MB- 512 MB) can be used for the unit:

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,256 MB, 512 MB

How to eject the SD memory cardOpen the cover by raising its bottom edge, and ejectthe SD memory card.<Note>Take care not to touch the connector on the edge ofthe SD memory card directly.

How to insert the SD memory cardWith the surface bearing the logo facing you, insertthe SD memory card into the SD memory card slot,and close the cover.<Note>Check that the surface bearing the logo is facing youand the lettering is not upside down before insertingthe card.When inserting the card, check the direction in whichthe card is pointing, and if it does not slide neatly intoplace, it means that the card may be pointing in thewrong direction or that it may be upside down. Do notforce the card into place but check which is the frontand back and which is the top and bottom, and tryinserting the card again.

Bear in mind the following points when usingand saving the SD memory cards.OAvoid high temperatures and high humidity levels.OKeep the cards away from water.OAvoid exposing the cards to electrical charges.Keep the SD memory card inside the unit with thecover closed.

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If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dialbutton is pressed, the card will not be formatted.


Error message Remedial action

CONFIG NGNO CARD(SD memory card has not beeninserted)

Insert the card.

CONFIG NGERROR(the card cannot be formatted)

The card may be defective.Replace it.

The operations for saving setting data on the SDmemory card and loading the saved data from thecard are performed on the CAM CARD READ/WRITEscreen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3.

Formatting the SD memory card

SD memory card operations (continued)

1 Perform the menu operations (pages 87 to 89),and display the “CAM CARD READ/WRITE”screen.

4 To proceed with the formatting of the SD memorycard, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.When the formatting of the card is completed, thefollowing message appears.<Note>When the card is formatted, the settings statusesapplying at the time are also saved in the memory.

3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the followingmessage appears on the screen.



TITLE :

CONFIG OK



TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:



TITLE :

CONFIG ?YES

n NO

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the CARD CONFIG item.


SELECT :1READSELECT :1WRITE

n CARD CONFIGTITLE READREAD USER DATA

TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

<Note>Data titles cannot be recognized when the SDmemory card was inserted while the CAM CARDREAD/WRITE screen was open. Move the arrow(cursor) to the TITLE READ item, and press theJOG dial button.

The data title is recognized, and the title isdisplayed.

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Saving the data settings on thecard

Select the file No.

Give a title to the selected file.





TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item.



n TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the SELECT item which comes avoveWRITE, and press the JOG dial button.

3 Turn the JOG dial button to select a number from 1to 8, and press the JOG dial button.



Space: )7

letters: A—Z7

numbers: 0—97

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –





mTITLE:

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:


SELECT :1READ

n SELECT :1WRITECARD CONFIGTITLE READREAD USER DATA

TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

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If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dialbutton is pressed, the data cannot be saved.



WRITE NGNO CARD(SD memory card has not beeninserted)

Insert the card.

WRITE NGFORMAT ERROR(formatting error)

The card was formatted by adevice other than the unit.Replace the card.

WRITE NGERROR(the data cannot be saved)

The card may be defective.Replace it.

13 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.When the data saving is completed, thefollowing message appears.

To save the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR CARDREAD/WRITE screen, and perform steps 11 to 13.



TITLE :

WRITE OKYES

n NO

TITLE :22222222




TITLE :

WRITE ?YES

n NO

TITLE :22222222

Saving the data settings to the selected file.


10 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow(cursor) returns to the TITLE: item.




mTITLE:22222222

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:



n TITLE:22222222

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

11 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the WRITE item.


SELECT :1READSELECT :1

n WRITECARD CONFIGTITLE READREAD USER DATA

TITLE:22222222

1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

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6 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.When the data loading is completed, the followingmessage appears.

To load the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR CARDREAD/WRITE screen, and perform steps 4 to 6.



TITLE :

READ OKYES

n NO

TITLE :22222222

Loading the data saved on thecard


Select the file No.

Load the data of the selected file.




TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the SELECT item which comes avoveREAD, and press the JOG dial button.

3 Turn the JOG dial button to select any numberfrom 1 to 8, and press the JOG dial button.

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the READ item.


SELECT :1n READSELECT :1WRITECARD CONFIGTITLE READREAD USER DATA

TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:




TITLE :

READ ?YES

n NO


n SELECT :1READSELECT :1WRITECARD CONFIGTITLE READREAD USER DATA

TITLE:1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4: 8:

If the data is given a title when it is saved, the titlewill also be displayed.

<Note>“F_” appears in front of a title which was set inthe film mode; “V_” appears in front of a titlewhich was set in the video mode. When thedata has been loaded, the unit is set to theoperation mode of the loaded data.

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If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dialbutton is pressed, the data cannot be loaded.



READ NGNO CARD(SD memory card has not beeninserted)

Insert the card.

READ NGFORMAT ERROR(formatting error)

The card was formatted by adevice other than the unit.Replace the card.

READ NGNO FILE(file not found)

Save the file data.

READ NGERROR(the data cannot be loaded)

Data saved by devices other thanunit cannot be loaded.

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Loading a cassette tape

Cassette tapes

1 Check that there are no cables around the cassetteholder or top panel, and set the POWER switch toON.<Note>When condensation has formed inside the unit, theHUMID display lights. Wait until this display iscleared before proceeding with the intendedoperation.

Ejecting the cassette tapeWhile the power is still on, press the EJECT button toopen the cassette holder, and take out the cassettetape. If another cassette is not going to be loadedimmediately after this tape is ejected, close thecassette holder.

Ejecting the cassette when the batteryhas no chargeFirst, set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off theunit’s power.Then turn the power back on, and immediately holddown the EJECT button.The cassette can be removed when there is still somepower left in the battery. However, do not repeat thisoperation.

To prevent accidental erasureSet the cassette’s tab to SAVE to prevent therecordings on the tape from being erased accidentally.

POWER: ON

HUMID display

EJECT button

Cassette holder

2 Press the EJECT button.The cassette holder opens.

3 Insert the cassette tape and press the part markedwith the arrow to close the cassette holdersecurely.<Note>Check that there is no slack in the tape of thecassette.

Checking for tape slackGently push in the reel using your finger and turn thereel in the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails toturn, it means there is no tape slack.

REC

SAVE

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This section describes the basic steps for shootingand recording.Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry outinspections to ensure that the system is functioningproperly.OFor details on how to perform these inspections,

refer to “Inspections prior to shooting” (pages 133to 136).

From providing the power supply toloading the cassette

Recording

1 Install a fully charged battery pack.

From adjusting the white balance andblack balance to stopping the recording

Turn on the power, and after inserting the cassette,set the switches as shown in the figure below.

AUDIO SELECTCH 1/CH 2:AUTO

TCG:F-RUN orR-RUN

OUTPUT:CAM/AUTO KNEE ON

GAIN:Normally set to 0 dB; changeto a more suitable value if thepicture is too dark.

Aperture: Automatic

2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that theHUMID display is not showing and that at least 5segments of the remaining battery charge displayare lit.O If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it

goes off.O If at least 5 segments of the remaining battery

charge display are not lit, replace the batterywith a fully charged one.

3 Check that there are no cables around the cassetteholder or top panel, and then press the EJECTbutton to open the cassette holder.

4 After checking the following, insert the cassettetape, and close the cassette holder.OPosition of the accidental erasure prevent tabOTape slack

1

2

4

2

3

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Shooting

Recording (continued)

1-1 Select the filter to match the lighting conditions,and set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” ifthe white balance has been stored in thememory ahead of time.

If the white balance and/or black balancehave not been stored in the memory andthere is no time to adjust the white balance:Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. Thewhite balance for the filter is achieved inaccordance with the setting position of theFILTER control (outer).

1-2 When adjusting the white balance on thespotSelect the filter to match the lighting conditions,set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B,” andadjust the white balance as follows:(1) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

AWB position and adjust the white balance.(2) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

ABB position and adjust the black balance.(3) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

AWB position and adjust the white balanceagain.

For details on how to adjust the white balance,refer to “Adjusting the white balance and blackbalance” (pages 54 to 57).

2 Point the camera at the subject, and adjust thefocus and zoom.

3 When the electronic shutter is to be used, set theshutter speed and operating mode.OFor details, refer to “Setting the electronic

shutter” (pages 58 to 60).

4 Press the VTR START button or lens VTR buttonto start recording.During recording, the REC lamp inside theviewfinder lights.

5 To stop the recording, press the VTR STARTbutton again.The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.

Tape function buttonsDuring recording, the tape function buttons (EJECT,REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) will not work.

4, 5 1-21-1, 1-23

2

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If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible toensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the VTR STARTbutton or lens VTR button.If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the pointat which the scene-to-scene continuity is to bemaintained must be located before recording isstarted.

Scene-to-scene continuity

The scene-to-scene continuity timing is locatedautomatically. However, the time taken until the startof recording differs depending on the setting of theVTR SAVE/STBY switch.OWhen the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,

recording commences about two seconds after theVTR START button is pressed.

OWhen the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY,recording commences as soon as the VTR STARTbutton is pressed.

During rec-pause

Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity afterthe power was turned off while the unitwas in the rec-pause mode

Recording (continued)

1 Switch the power back on.

2 Press the VTR START button or lens VTR buttonto start the recording.

Proceed as follows either after the tape has beenallowed to run or after the cassette has been ejectedor when ensuring continuity on a tape which has beenrecorded only in part.

Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity atother times

1 While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press thePLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.

2 At the place on the tape where continuity is to bemaintained, press the PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP)button again to stop the tape.

3 Press the lens RET button.No playback images are shown, but two or soseconds later preparations are made for shootingwith scene-to-scene continuity.To check whether the tape has been cued up tothe place where shooting with scene-to-scenecontinuity is to start, press the RET button again.

4 Press the VTR START button or lens VTR buttonto start the recording.

2 1

1,2 3

4

The functions of a VTR START/STOP button can beassigned to the USER1 or USER2 button on theunit’s side panel on the CAM SW MODE screen ofFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, and this button canthen be used to perform the start and stopoperations.

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When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, theplayback pictures can be monitored on the viewfinderscreen.These playback pictures can be monitored in twoother ways.

Rec reviewWhen recording is temporarily stopped and the lensRET button is pressed, the last two seconds of thetape are automatically rewound, and the playbackpictures on this part of the tape appear on theviewfinder screen. This makes it possible to checkwhether recording was performed properly.After the two seconds of the tape have been playedback, the unit is again set to the recording startstandby mode.If the RET button is held down, a maximum of 10seconds of the tape is rewound and played back.<Note>The rec review function cannot be used unlessrecording lasts for one or more seconds.

Color playbackWhen an HD colour monitor is connected to the unit’sHD SDI MON connector, colour playback pictures canbe monitored.The playback signals will be output to the viewfindereven during rewinding (REW) or fast forwarding (FF).Selecting the audio output of the playback signal andadjusting the volume are accomplished using theMONITOR switch control (page 13).

Playback (checking what has been recorded)

Lens RET button functions

The functions of the RET button on the lens can beassigned to the USER1 or USER2 button on theunit’s side panel on the CAM SW MODE screen ofFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, and this button canthen be used to perform the return operations.

The functions of the RET button on the lens can beassigned to the USER1 or USER2 button on theunit’s side panel on the CAM SW MODE screen ofFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, and this button canthen be used to perform the return operations.

Depending on the internal VTR status, the RET buttonfunctions which appear on the viewfinder screenchange as follows.

Internal VTRstatus

What appears on the viewfinder screen

Pictures which are shot by the camera(RET button does not work)

During recording

What has just been recorded (rec review of 2seconds of the tape recording) can be checked.

During rec-pause

Playback pictures of internal VTR(RET button does not work)

During playback

Pictures which are shot by the camera at thattime; the same also applies during cue-upoperations for ensuring frame-to-frame continuity.

During play-pause

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Other VTR functions

The NEWS REC function is set using NEWS RECMODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen.By controlling the VTR START buttonacknowledgment time during recording (by up to 2seconds), the time taken for the unit to transfer fromthe recording mode to the rec-pause mode can bedelayed.In other words, by controlling the VTR START buttonoperation acknowledgment time, the unit cancontinuously record without the user having tointerrupt the recording: this safeguards against thefailure to record those precious moments—a failurethat occurs when recording is resumed immediatelyafter it was shut down temporarily.

NEWS REC function

The RETAKE function is activated by selecting ON forRETAKE MODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION”screen.If the lens RET button is pressed while holding downthe MODE CHECK button when the unit is in the rec-pause mode upon completion of a recording orsubsequently in the STOP mode, the tape will berewound to a point near the start point (a positionabout 10 frames ahead of the recording start point) ofthe final picture which was last recorded, and the unitwill be set to the rec-pause mode.If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and aparticular cut is clearly judged to be no good,recording can be started from that point so that theno-good cut will be deleted.By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto thework tape, for instance, this function is very effectivein achieving economical operation.

RETAKE function

This function makes simple interval shooting(intermittent recording) possible. It proves to beparticularly effective when shooting programmes witha nature theme or art programmes.The INTERVAL REC function is set on the VTRMENU “FUNCTION” screen.O INTERVAL REC MODE

This sets the INTERVAL REC function to ON, ONESHOT or OFF.

O INTERVAL REC TIMEThis sets the recording time (1 cut) for intervalshooting.

O INTERVAL PAUSE TIMEThis sets the rec-pause time for interval shooting.

Once the above items are set, the unit is set to theINTERVAL REC mode, and “i” starts to flash insidethe viewfinder.When the VTR START button is now pressed, intervalshooting is started, and “iREC” lights in place of “i.”Also, the time unit (h/min/s/frm) display on the counterdisplay area starts to flash.When the unit is set to rec-pause mode uponcompletion of the first interval shooting, “iREC” goesfrom lit to flashing inside the viewfinder.The time unit display on the counter display arearemains flashing.To forcibly stop recording at any point in time duringinterval recording, press the STOP button repeatedly.

INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)function

RET button

MODE CHECK button

i REC

h min s frm

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Menu operations

The setting menu operations are performed using theMENU button and JOG dial button. The menuconfiguration is divided into the camera unit’s settingmenus and VTR unit’s setting menus.It is possible to select the engineer menu whichenables all the setting menu items to be set or,alternatively, the user menu which consists ofindividually tailored menus so that only those menuswhich will be used most frequently can be set.

<Note>The engineer menu is displayed at all times when theAJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory) isconnected to the unit for operating the unit by remotecontrol.

Engineer menuAll the setting menu items can be set on this menu.The data settings are saved in the non-volatilememory for long-term storage.

Display methodOHold down the MENU button for at least 3 seconds.OWhen the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR

unit’s MAIN MENU screen is displayed.OWhen the MENU button is pressed once more, the

menu screen display is cleared.

MENU button

JOG dial button

Film mode and video modeThe unit can be set to the film mode or video mode onthe OPTION screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.When VIDEO MENU is selected as the CAM MENUSEL setting on the OPTION screen, the FILM USERMENU and FILM MAIN MENU displays change to theCAM USER MENU and CAM MAIN MENU.The menu settings performed in the film mode andvideo mode are saved separately.

User menuThe user menu was set when the unit was shipped.However, the user can change the configuration of themenus by selecting only those menus which will beused most frequently so that they will be tailored tothe user’s individual needs.Set the user menu on the USER MENU SELECT 1, 2,and 3 screen of the engineer menu. The data settingsare saved in the non-volatile memory for long-termstorage. The menu settings performed in the filmmode and video mode are saved separately.

Display methodOWhen the MENU button is pressed, the camera

unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.OWhen the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR

unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.OWhen the MENU button is pressed once more, the

menu screen display is cleared.

1A B 0dB C Z73

¢¢¢¢ VTR USER MENU ¢¢¢¢

¢¢¢¢ FILM USER MENU ¢¢¢¢

When the power is switched on

Status display

Camera unit’s usermenu

VTR unit’s usermenu



Press the MENU button.

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Menu operations (continued)

User menu: Engineer menu:

Basic setting menu operations

Displaying menus

FILM (CAM) USER MENU


Press theMENU button.

Press the JOGdial button.

1 Press the MENU button.The camera unit’s USER menu screen isdisplayed.

2 When the MENU button is pressed again, the VTRunit’s USER menu screen is displayed.

1 Hold down the MENU button for at least 3seconds.

2 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the nextMAIN menu screen (of the camera unit) isdisplayed.

3 When the MENU button is pressed, the VTR unit’sMAIN MENU screen is displayed.

VTR USER MENU5 5 FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2



Hold down the MENU buttonfor at least 3 seconds.

Press theMENU button.





VTR MAIN MENU5 5

Press theMENU button.5



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< ROP >

n MASTER PED : +000MASTER DTL : +00MASTER GAMMA : 0.45R GAIN : +000G GAIN : +000B GAIN : +000R PEDESTAL : +000G PEDESTAL : +000B PEDESTAL : +000

Menu operations (continued)

Operations common to the user menu andengineer menu

Example:

Displaying sub-menus and decidingon settings

Turn the JOGdial button. I

1 Turn the JOG dial button while the USER menuscreen or MAIN menu screen is displayed.The cursor (n) moves to the SUB menu item.

2 Move the cursor (n) to the desired SUB menuitem, and press the JOG dial button.The SUB menu is now displayed.(The cursor appears in the title part of the SUBmenu.)

3 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to thedesired item to be set, and press the JOG dialbutton.The digit whose value is to be set now flashes.

4 Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting.

n 2222 FILM MAIN MENU1 2222

ROPMATRIXCOLOR CORRECTION1COLOR CORRECTION2LOW SETTINGMID SETTINGHIGH SETTINGADITIONAL DTL1ADITIONAL DTL2SKIN TONE DTLKNEE/LEVELGAMMACAMERA SETTING

Example:

Press the JOGdial button. I

n 2222 FILM MAIN MENU1 2222

n ROPMATRIXCOLOR CORRECTION1COLOR CORRECTION2LOW SETTINGMID SETTINGHIGH SETTINGADITIONAL DTL1ADITIONAL DTL2SKIN TONE DTLKNEE/LEVELGAMMACAMERA SETTING

n< ROP >

MASTER PED : +000MASTER DTL : +00MASTER GAMMA : 0.45R GAIN : +000G GAIN : +000B GAIN : +000R PEDESTAL : +000G PEDESTAL : +000B PEDESTAL : +000

Example:


n< ROP >

MASTER PED : +008MASTER DTL : +00MASTER GAMMA : 0.45R GAIN : +000G GAIN : +000B GAIN : +000R PEDESTAL : +000G PEDESTAL : +000B PEDESTAL : +000

Example:


5 When the desired setting is reached, press theJOG dial button.The setting is now entered.

6 When other items are to be set, turn the JOG dialbutton to move the cursor, and change and enterthe settings by repeating steps 3 to 5.

7 To move to another SUB menu, turn the JOG dialbutton to move the cursor to the title part of theSUB menu, and press the JOG dial button.The USER menu screen or MAIN menu screen isnow displayed so proceed with operation byfollowing the same steps.

8 Upon completion of the settings, press the MENUbutton. The settings are now recorded, the settingmenu mode is exited, and the normal operationmode is restored.<Note>To exit the camera unit’s menu, press the MENUbutton twice. When the MENU button is pressedonce, operation is transferred to the VTR unit’smenu.

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Setting menu configuration


ROP

MATRIX

COLOR CORRECTION 1

COLOR CORRECTION 2

LOW SETTING

MID SETTING

HIGH SETTING

ADDITIONAL DTL1

ADDITIONAL DTL2

MASTER PED MASTER DTL MASTER GAMMA R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN R PEDESTAL G PEDESTAL B PEDESTAL

MATRIX TABLE MATRIX R-G MATRIX R-B MATRIX G-R MATRIX G-B MATRIX B-R MATRIX B-G

R (SAT)/(PHASE)Mg (SAT)/(PHASE)B (SAT)/(PHASE)Cy (SAT)/(PHASE)G (SAT)/(PHASE)Yl (SAT)/(PHASE)

R-Mg (SAT)/(PHASE)Mg-B (SAT)/(PHASE)B-Cy (SAT)/(PHASE)Cy-G (SAT)/(PHASE)G-Yl (SAT)/(PHASE)Yl-R (SAT)/(PHASE)

MASTER GAIN H. DTL LEVEL V. DTL LEVEL DTL CORING H. DTL FREQ LEVEL DEPEND. MASTER GAMMA BLACK STRETCH MATRIX TABLE COLOR CORRECT



KNEE APERTURE SLIM DTL

KNEE APE LVL DTL GAIN (+) DTL GAIN (–) DTL CLIP DTL SOURCE V DTL FREQ.

SKIN TONE DTL

KNEE/LEVEL

GAMMA

CAMERA SETTING

SKIN TONE DTL SKIN TONE ZEBRA SKIN DTL CORING Y MAX Y MIN I CENTER I WIDTH Q WIDTH Q PHASE

MASTER PED MANUAL KNEE KNEE POINT KNEE SLOPE WHITE CLIP WHITE CLIP LVL A. KNEE POINT A. KNEE LVL A. KNEE RESPONSE

MASTER GAMMA (FILM MENU) R GAMMA B GAMMA CINE GAMMA SEL (FILM MENU) BLACK STR. LVL (FILM MENU) DYNAMIC LVL (FILM MENU)

DETAIL HIGH COLOR GAMMA TEST SAW FLARE H-F COMPE LIGHTING (FILM MENU) D5600K (CAM MENU)

<Note>Items indicated with are items whose settings can only be switched ON and OFF.

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Setting menu configuration (continued)


VF DIAPLSY

VF MARKER

VF INDICATOR

CAMERA ID

SHUTTER SPEED

! LED

CAMERA SW MODE

SUPER GAIN

DISP CONDITIONDISP MODEVF OUTVF DTLZEBRA1 DETECTZEBRA2 DETECTZEBRA2LOW LIGHT LVLSYNCHRO SCAN DISP.ECU MENU DISP.

SAFETY ZONECENTER MARKFRAME SIG

MARKLVL

EXTENDERSHUTTER

ID 2: 2222222222

ID 3: 2222222222

FILTERWHITEGAINIRISCAMERA IDZOOM LVLCOLOR TEMPFRAME RATEVERSION ID (FILM MENU)

ID 1: 2222222222

SYNCHRO SCAN 1

POSITION 1SYNCHRO SCAN 2

POSITION 2POSITION 3POSITION 4POSITION 5POSITION 6

SHUTTER SELECT SYNCHRO SCAN 2

POSITION 2 SELPOSITION 1 SEL

POSITION 3 SELPOSITION 4 SELPOSITION 5 SELPOSITION 6 SEL

GAIN (0dB)GAIN (–3dB)SHUTTERWHITE PRESETEXTENDERFILTERBLACK STRDAY LIGHT (FILM MENU)D5600K (CAM MENU)MATRIXCOLOR CORRECTIONFRAME RATE

FILTER INHSHOCKLESS AWBCOLOR BARSS. GAIN OFFUSER1 SWUSER2 SWS. BLK LVLECU DATA SAVEAUTO KNEE SW

FRAME MODE FRAME RATE RANGEFRAME RATESCAN REVERSE

S. GAIN VALUE


CAM CARD READ/WRITE

CAM CARD R/W SELECT

GENLOCK/IRIS

LENS ADJ

SELECT READSELECT WRITECARD CONFIGTITLE READREAD USER DATATITLE 1:TITLE 2:TITLE 3:TITLE 4:TITLE 5:TITLE 6:TITLE 7:TITLE 8:

ID READ/WRITECAM MAIN MENU1 LEVEL R/WCAM MAIN MENU1 SW () R/WCAM MAIN MENU2 R/WCAM MAIN MENU3 R/WCAM MAIN MENU4 R/W

H PHASE COARSEH PHASE FINEA. IRIS LEVELA. IRIS PEAK/AVEA. IRIS MODES. IRIS LEVELIRIS GAINIRIS GAIN VALUE

F2.8 ADJF16 ADJ

USER SW FRAME RATE

LENS FILE (CARD R/W)

LENS FILE FILE SELECT

WRITEREAD

RESET ALLTITLE

CARD FILE SELECTREADWRITE

TITLE

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FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT1

FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT2

BLACK SHADING

FLARE

INITIALIZE

DIAGNOSTIC

OPTION

ROPLOW SETTINGMID SETTINGHIGH SETTINGADDITIONAL DTL1ADDITIONAL DTL2SKIN TONE DTLKNEE/LEVELGAMMACAMERA SETTING

VF DISPLAYVF MARKERVF INDICATOR!LEDCAMERA SW MODESUPER GAINFRAME MODE

FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT3 CAM CARD READ/WRITECAM CARD R/W SELECT

GENLOCK/IRIS

DETECTIONCORRECT (DIG)

WHITE SHADING DETECTION (V SAW)CORRECT

R FLAREG FLAREB FLARE

COLORIMETRY MATRIX

READ FACTORY DATAWRITE USER DATASCENE SEL READ WRITE RESETTITLE 1TITLE 2TITLE 3TITLE 4

CAMSOFT (IN)CAMSOFT (OUT)CAM TABLEPLD (CAM)PLD (SHD)

SHD, ABB SW CTRLAWB AREAAWB & ABB OFFSETCAM MENU SELSYSTEM FREQ

EVALUATION

ENG SECURITY

S/N S/N DETAIL H-F COMPE. GAMMA MATRIX FLARE M. PED

MODULATION MODULATION DETAIL H-F COMPE. GAMMA MATRIX FLARE M. PED

RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DETAIL H-F COMPE. GAMMA MATRIX FLARE M. PED

SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY KNEE W. CLIP M. PED

LENS FILELENS FILE (CARD R/W)

PLD (FM)

EVF SELSUPER DTL

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

MASTER PED

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

–200:

+000:

+018:

+200(Max.)

VFdisplay

USERENG

MASTER PEDESTALlevel setting.

How to interpret the menu lists

The following abbreviations indicate whether the menu changesare stored (written) in the corresponding data or loaded (read)from the data.The changes cannot be stored or loaded when “/” is indicated.

S: The changes can be stored or loaded as scene file data.C: The changes can be stored or loaded using CARD

READ/WRITE.U: The changes can be stored or loaded as user data.

Refer to “INITIALIZE screen” (page 112).F: The changes can be stored or loaded as READ FACTORY

DATA.Refer to “INITIALIZE screen” (page 112).

E: The changes can be stored or loaded using ECU DATA SAVE.Refer to “Connecting the extension control unit” (page 42).

This column indicates the variablerange in which the item can be setand the choice of the settingswhich can be selected for the item.

Described in this columnare the operations whichcan be expected toresult when the item’ssettings are selected.

USER: This appears onthe user menuscreen.

ENG: This appears onthe engineer menuscreen.

S C U F E

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VTR MAIN MENU

FUNCTION

BATTERY/TAPE

VTR VF INDICATOR

MIC/AUDIO

TIME/DATE

NEWS REC MODEHUMID OPEREC STARTPAUSE TIMERRETAKE MODEINTERVAL REC MODEINTERVAL REC TIMEINTERVAL PAUSE TIMEECU REC CHK SWCHARACTER ON SDI

BATTERY SELECTEXT DC IN SELECTBATT NEAR END ALARMBATT NEAR END CANCELBATT END ALARMBATT REMAIN FULLTAPE NEAR END ALARMTAPE NEAR END TIMETAPE END ALARMTAPE REMAIN/$

BATTERY SETTING AJ-BP490AU-BP402HP-30APRO14TRIM14TRIM13DIGITAL14DIGITAL13BP-H90BP-H100NP-L40NP-L40 DBP-L60/90NP-1B

TAPE (IND)BATTERY (IND)LEVEL METER (IND)AUDIO IN (IND)TC (IND)VTR WARNING (IND)

SAVE LED

FRONT MIC POWERMIC LOWCUT CH1MIC LOWCUT CH2LIMITERTEST TONECUE SELECTEMBEDDED AUDIO (60 Hz)

TC/UB TC MODEUB MODETCG SET HOLDFIRST REC TCP.OFF LCD DISPLAYTC OUTVITC UB MODETC DISP SEL

DIAGNOSTIC OPERATIONDRUM RUNNINGTHREADINGVTR SYSCONSERVOMECHACONFRONT

YEARMONTHDAYHOURMINUTE$ TIME/DATE SET

VTR CARD READ/WRITE READWRITEREAD USER DATA

VTR INITIALIZE READ FACTORY DATAWRITE VTR USER DATA

VTR USER MENU SELECT

FUNCTION NEWS REC MODEHUMID OPEREC STARTPAUSE TIMERRETAKE MODEINTERVAL REC MODEINTERVAL REC TIMEINTERVAL PAUSE TIMEECU REC CHK SWCHARACTER ON SDI

BATTERY/TAPE BATTERY SELECTEXT DC IN SELECTBATT NEAR END ALARMBATT NEAR END CANCELBATT END ALARMBATT REMAIN FULLTAPE NEAR END ALARMTAPE NEAR END TIMETAPE END ALARMTAPE REMAIN/ $

VTR VF INDICATOR TAPE (IND)BATTERY (IND)LEVEL METER (IND)AUDIO IN (IND)TC (IND)VTR WARNING (IND)

SAVE LED

MIC/AUDIO FRONT MIC POWERMIC LOWCUT CH1MIC LOWCUT CH2LIMITERTEST TONECUE SELECTEMBEDDED AUDIO (60 Hz)

TC/UB TC MODEUB MODETCG SET HOLDFIRST REC TCP.OFF LCD DISPLAYTC OUTVITC UB MODETC DISP SEL

MONITOR MARKER SAFETY ZONECENTER MARKFRAME SIG

MARK

COMPRESSION (IND)

A/V SYNCHRO

COMPRESSION MODE

COMPRESSION MODE

MONITOR MARKER SAFETY ZONECENTER MARKFRAME SIG

MARK

COMPRESSION (IND)

A/V SYNCHRO

SDI IFCODECAUDIO

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Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MENUS

The main menu consists of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU(1 to 4) of the camera and the VTR MAIN MENU of theVTR.These screens are index screens which are used toopen the sub-menus.The setting menu is operated with the MENU buttonand JOG dial button.(Refer to pages 87 to 89 for the menu operations.)

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 screen

SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

ROP USERENG

Index for opening the ROP screen.

MATRIX ENG Index for opening the MATRIX screen.

COLORCORRECTION1

ENG Index for opening the COLORCORRECTION 1 screen.

COLORCORRECTION2

ENG Index for opening the COLORCORRECTION 2 screen.

LOW SETTING USERENG

Index for opening the LOW SETTINGscreen.

MID SETTING USERENG

Index for opening the MID SETTINGscreen.

HIGH SETTING USERENG

Index for opening the HIGH SETTINGscreen.

ADDITIONALDTL1

USERENG

Index for opening the ADDITIONALDTL 1 screen.

ADDITIONALDTL2

USERENG

Index for opening the ADDITIONALDTL 2 screen.

SKIN TONE DTL USERENG

Index for opening the SKIN TONEDTL screen.

KNEE/LEVEL USERENG

Index for opening the KNEE/LEVELscreen.

GAMMA USERENG

Index for opening the GAMMA screen.

CAMERASETTING

USERENG

Index for opening the CAMERASETTING screen.


SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

VF DISPLAY USERENG

Index for opening the VF DISPLAYscreen.

VF MARKER USERENG

Index for opening the VF MARKERscreen.

VF INDICATOR USERENG

Index for opening the VF INDICATORscreen.

CAMERA ID ENG Index for opening the CAMERA IDscreen.

SHUTTERSPEED

ENG Index for opening the SHUTTERSPEED screen.

SHUTTERSELECT

ENG Index for opening the SHUTTERSELECT screen.


SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

!LED USERENG

Index for opening the !LED screen.

CAMERA SWMODE

USERENG

Index for opening the CAMERA SWMODE screen.

SUPER GAIN USERENG

Index for opening the SUPER GAINscreen.

FRAME MODE USERENG

Index for opening the FRAME MODEscreen.


SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

CAM CARDREAD/WRITE

USERENG

Index for opening the CAM CARDREAD/WRITE screen.

CAM CARD R/WSELECT

USERENG

Index for opening the CAM CARDR/W SELECT screen.

GENLOCK/IRIS USERENG

Index for opening the GENLOCK/IRISscreen.

LENS ADJ ENG Index for opening the LENS ADJscreen.


SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

CAM USERMENU SELECT1

ENG Index for opening the FILM (CAM)USER MENU SELECT 1 screen.





BLACKSHADING

ENG Index for opening the BLACKSHADING screen.

WHITESHADING

ENG Index for opening the WHITESHADING screen.

FLARE ENG Index for opening the FLARE screen.

COLORIMETRY ENG Index for opening the COLORIMETRYscreen.

INITIALIZE ENG Index for opening the INITIALIZEscreen.

DIAGNOSTIC ENG Index for opening the DIAGNOSTICscreen.

EVALUATION ENG Index for opening the EVALUATIONscreen.

OPTION ENG Index for opening the OPTION screen.

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Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting inthe preset mode.

ROP screenThe ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

MASTER PED

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

–200:

+000:

+018:

+200(Max.)

VFdisplay

USERENG

MASTER PEDESTALlevel setting.

MASTER DTL –31:

+00:

+31

USERENG

H. DTL/V. DTL levelsetting.

MASTERGAMMA

0.35:

0.45:

0.75

USERENG

MASTER GAMMA setting.(0.01 step)Three different values canbe stored for LOW, MIDand HIGH in the memory.

R GAIN –200:

+000:

+200(Max.)

USERENG

For setting R channelgain.

G GAIN –200:

+000:

+200(Max.)

USERENG

For setting G channelgain.

B GAIN –200:

+000:

+200(Max.)

USERENG

For setting B channelgain.

R PEDESTAL –100:

+000:

+100(Max.)

USERENG

For setting R channelPEDESTAL level.

G PEDESTAL –100:

+000:

+100(Max.)

USERENG

For setting G channelPEDESTAL level.

B PEDESTAL –100:

+000:

+100(Max.)

USERENG

For setting B channelPEDESTAL level.

MATRIX screenThe camera matrix is set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

∫ MATRIX TABLE AB

VFdisplay

ENG For selecting the coloradjustment display.

MATRIX R-G –31:

+00:

+31

ENG Color adjustment

MATRIX R-B –31:

+00:

+31


MATRIX G-R –31:

+00:

+31


MATRIX G-B –31:

+00:

+31


MATRIX B-R –31:

+00:

+31


MATRIX B-G –31:

+00:

+31


<Notes>OThe white balance and black balance will not change even if the

MATRIX is changed.OTwo tables, A and B, can be stored in the memory for the

MATRIX TABLE item.O“00” applies for all the preset modes in MATRIX TABLE B.

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

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Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (continued)


COLOR CORRECTION 1 screenThe camera color saturation adjustments and hueadjustments are set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

R (SAT)R (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

VFdisplay

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: red

Mg (SAT)Mg (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: magenta

B (SAT)B (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: blue

Cy (SAT)Cy (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: cyan

G (SAT)G (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: green

Yl (SAT)Yl (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: yellow

COLOR CORRECTION 2 screenThe camera color saturation adjustments and hueadjustments are set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

R-Mg (SAT)R-Mg (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

VFdisplay

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: between redand magenta

Mg-B (SAT)Mg-B (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: betweenmagenta and blue

B-Cy (SAT)B-Cy (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: between blueand cyan

Cy-G (SAT)Cy-G (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: between cyanand green

G-Yl (SAT)G-Yl (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: betweengreen and yellow

Yl-R (SAT)Yl-R (PHASE)

–63:

+00:

+63

ENG Color saturationadjustment and hueadjustment: betweenyellow and red

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

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LOW SETTING screenThe low level gain is set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

∫ MASTERGAIN(FILM MENU)

–3dB:

0dB:

30dB

VFdisplay

USERENG

–3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dBor 30 dB can be set.

H. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

00:08:12:63

USERENG

For setting H.DTL (detail)level.

V. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

00:12:16:31

USERENG

For setting V.DTL (detail)level.

H. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

00:08:12:63

USERENG


V. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

00:12:16:31

USERENG


DTL CORING 00:02:15

USERENG

For setting detail signalnoise removal level.

H. DTL FREQ 00:22:31

USERENG

For selecting H.DTLFREQUENCY.

LEVEL DEPEND. 0:2:5

USERENG

For setting LEVELDEPEND.The detail of only the darkareas is removed whenthe Y detail is boosted.The higher the figure setfor this item, the broaderthe range of the detailwhich is removed.

MASTERGAMMA

0.35:

0.45:

0.75

USERENG

Master gamma setting.(0.01 step)

BLACKSTRETCH

+3, +2, +1,OFF,–1, –2, –3

USERENG

For correcting the blacklevel gradation.

BLACKSTRETCH

+3, +2, +1,OFF,–1, –2, –3

USERENG


∫ MATRIXTABLE

ABOFF

USERENG

For selecting the colorcorrection matrix table.

∫ COLORCORRECT

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the 12-axisindependent colorcorrection to ON or OFF.


MID SETTING screenThe middle level gain is set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks


–3dB:

3dB:

30dB

VFdisplay

USERENG


(CAM MENU) –6dB:

6dB:

30dB

–6dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24dB or 30 dB can be set.

(CAM MENU) –6dB:

0dB:

30dB


DTL CORING 00:02:15

USERENG



USERENG


LEVEL DEPEND. 0:2:5

USERENG


MASTERGAMMA

0.35:

0.45:

0.75

USERENG


∫ MATRIXTABLE

ABOFF

USERENG


∫ COLORCORRECT

ONOFF

USERENG


S C U F E S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

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HIGH SETTING screenThe high level gain is set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks


–3dB:

6dB:

30dB

VFdisplay

USERENG


(CAM MENU) –6dB:

12dB:

30dB


DTL CORING 00:05:15

USERENG



USERENG


LEVEL DEPEND. 0:5

USERENG


MASTERGAMMA

0.35:

0.45:

0.75

USERENG


∫ MATRIXTABLE

ABOFF

USERENG


∫ COLORCORRECT

ONOFF

USERENG


∫ ADDITIONAL DTL 1 screenThe special detail features of the camera are set onthis screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

KNEEAPERTURE

ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting the kneeaperture to ON or OFF.At the “ON” setting, thedetail above the kneepoint is boosted.

SLIM DTL ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the mode tomake the detail finer toON or OFF.

ADDITIONAL DTL2 screenThe special detail features of the camera are set onthis screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

KNEE APE LVL 0:5

VFdisplay

USERENG

For changing the detaillevel in the high-brightness areas.

DTL GAIN (+) –31:+00:+31

USERENG

For changing the H detaillevel in the “+” direction.

DTL GAIN (–) –31:+00:+31

USERENG

For changing the H detaillevel in the “–” (bottom)direction.

DTL CLIP 00:47:63

USERENG

For changing the clippinglevel of the detail signal.

DTL SOURCE (G+B)/2(R+G)/2(2G+R+B)/4(3G+R)/4RG

USERENG

For setting the ratiobetween the RGB signalcomponents whichgenerate the detail signal.

V DTL FREQ. 360TV450TV540TV630TV720TV

USERENG

For setting the V. DTLFREQUENCY.

BLACKSTRETCH

+3, +2, +1,OFF,–1, –2, –3

USERENG


H. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

00:08:12:63

USERENG


V. DTL LEVEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

00:12:16:31

USERENG


S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

S C U F

99



SKIN TONE DTL screenThe skin tone detail of the camera is set on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

∫ SKIN TONE DTL ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting the skin tonedetail to ON or OFF.

∫ SKIN TONEZEBRA

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting zebra in theskin tone range to ON orOFF.At the “ON” setting, theamount of detail in thezebra viewing range isvaried.

SKIN DTLCORING

0:5:7

USERENG


Y MAX 000:190:255

ENG For setting the maximumluminance level at whichthe detail is boosted.

Y MIN 000:010:255

ENG For setting the minimumluminance level at whichthe detail is boosted.

I CENTER 000:055:255

ENG For setting the medium I-axis level at which thedetail is boosted.

I WIDTH 000:090:255

ENG For setting the minimum I-axis level at which thedetail is boosted.

Q WIDTH 000:010:255

ENG For setting the maximumQ-axis level at which thedetail is boosted.

Q PHASE –31:+00:+31

ENG For setting the minimumQ-axis level at which thedetail is boosted.

KNEE/LEVEL screenThe knee settings of the camera are performed on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

MASTER PED

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

–200:

+000:

+018:

+200

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting the masterpedestal level (MASTERPED).

∫ MANUALKNEE

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the mode whenthe AUTO KNEE switch isat OFF.

KNEE POINT(FILM MENU)

30%:

65%:

90%

USERENG

For setting the manualknee point position.<Note>This setting is canceledwhen FILM REC has beenselected as the CINEGAMMA SEL item settingon the GAMMA screen.

(CAM MENU) 80.00%:

95.00%:

107.00%

KNEE SLOPE(FILM MENU)

150%:

500%:

600%

USERENG

For setting the manualknee slope.<Note>This setting is canceledwhen FILM REC has beenselected as the CINEGAMMA SEL item settingon the GAMMA screen.

(CAM MENU) 00:50:99

∫ WHITE CLIP ONOFF

USERENG

For setting white clippingto ON or OFF.

WHITE CLIP LVL 090%:

109%

USERENG

For setting the whiteclipping level.

A. KNEE POINT

(CAM MENU)

(FILM MENU)

80.00%:

95.00%:

100.00%:

107.00%

USERENG

For setting the auto kneepoint position.

<Note>The gamma characteristics are set using the KNEE POINT andKNEE SLOPE items when VIDEO REC was selected as the CINEGAMMA SEL item setting on the GAMMA screen.

A. KNEE LVL 100:

108109

USERENG

For setting the maximumauto knee level.

A. KNEERESPONSE

1234

USERENG

For setting the AUTOKNEE response rate.

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

100



GAMMA screenThe gamma settings of the camera are performed onthis screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

R GAMMA

(CAM MENU)

–15:

+00:

+15

VFdisplay

USERENG

Amount by which the Rchannel gamma iscorrected in respect of themaster gamma level.

MASTERGAMMA(FILM MENU)

0.35:

0.45:

0.75

USERENG

For setting the mastergamma when the unit is tobe operated in the filmmode.

B GAMMA

(CAM MENU)

–15:

+00:

+15

USERENG

Amount by which the Bchannel gamma iscorrected in respect of themaster gamma level.

CINE GAMMASEL(FILM MENU)

FILM RECVIDEO REC

USERENG

For setting the gammacharacteristics when theunit is to be operated inthe film mode.FILM REC:

The cine gammacharacteristics for filmsare used.

VIDEO REC:The cine gammacharacteristics for videoare used.

BLACK STR. LVL(FILM MENU)

00%:

30%

USERENG

For setting the blackstrech level point position.<Notes>OThis setting is valid

when FILM REC hasbeen selected as theCINE GAMMA SEL itemsetting.

OThe KNEE POINT andKNEE SLOPE itemsettings on theKNEE/LEVEL screenare canceled.

DYNAMIC LVL(FILM MENU)

200%300%400%500%

USERENG

For setting the dynamicrange.<Notes>OThis setting is valid

when FILM REC hasbeen selected as theCINE GAMMA SEL itemsetting.

OThe KNEE POINT andKNEE SLOPE itemsettings on theKNEE/LEVEL screenare canceled.

<Note>The gamma characteristics are set using the BLACK STR. LVL andDYNAMIC LVL items when FILM REC has been selected as theCINE GAMMA SEL item setting.

∫ CAMERA SETTING screenThe basic settings of the camera are set to ON or OFFon this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

DETAIL ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting the detail (H,V) to ON or OFF.(Both the H detail and Vdetail are simultaneouslyset to either ON or OFF.)

HIGH COLOR ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the mode forexpanding the dynamicrange of the colors to ONor OFF.At the ON setting, thecolors above the kneepoint are boosted.

GAMMA ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the gammacorrection to ON or OFF.

TEST SAW ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the test signalto ON or OFF.

FLARE ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the flarecompensation to ON orOFF.

H-F COMPE ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the high-rangefrequency compensationmode to ON or OFF.

D5600 K(CAM MENU)

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the 5600 Kpresetting for the whitebalance to ON or OFF.<Note>The black balance mustalways be adjusted (seepage 57) when this item’ssetting has been changed.

LIGHTING(FILM MENU)

TUNGSTENDAY LIGHT

USERENG

For switching the whitebalance preset value tothe tungsten lighting typeor daylight type.

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

101


SPOTOFFON109%

0%

ZEBRA 2DETECT

ZEBRA 2

ZEBRA 1DETECT

VF DISPLAY screenThe information to be displayed inside the viewfinderis set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

DISPCONDITION

NORMALHOLD

VFdisplay

USERENG

NORMAL:The statuses aredisplayed at all times.

HOLD:The statuses aredisplayed when MODECHECK SW is ON.

DISP MODE 123

USERENG

VF OUT YNAMRGB

USERENG

For selecting VF OUT.NAM (N Additive Mix): The signal with the highestlevel among the R, G andB signals is output.

VF DTL 0:45

USERENG

For selecting VF DTL.The detail of the signalsfor VF is further boosted.At the “0” setting, thedetail is the same as theunit’s.

ZEBRA1DETECT(CAM MENU)

(FILM MENU)

000%:

070%:

080%:

109%

USERENG

For setting the ZEBRA1detection level (IRE level).

ZEBRA2DETECT

000%:

085%:

109%

USERENG

For setting the ZEBRA2detection level (IRE level).

ZEBRA2 ONOFFSPOT

USERENG

For setting ZEBRA2 to ONor OFF and selectingSPOT. See “Zebrapattern display.”<Note>When used at the “SPOT”setting, ensure that theZEBRA2 DETECT value isset higher than theZEBRA1 DETECT value.If the ZEBRA2 DETECTvalue is lower than theZEBRA1 DETECT value,the ZEBRA display will notappear.


ChangeDisplay

1 2 3

t t ±FILTER

t t ±GAIN

t t ±AWB

t ± ±AUTO KNEE SW

t ± ±SHUTTER

t ± ±ABB STATUS

t ± ±AWB STATUS

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

LOW LIGHT LVL(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

OFF20%25%:

40%45%

USERENG

For selecting the light levelfor the LOW LIGHTdisplay when the amountof light entering thecamera is too low.

SYNCHROSCAN DISP.(CAM MENU)

(FILM MENU)

sec%deg

USERENG

For setting the unit inwhich the synchro scanmode is to be displayed.

ECU MENUDISP.

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether themenu screen is to bedisplayed when menuoperations are performedusing the AJ-EC3Extension Control Unit.

Zebra pattern display

Video level

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

102



VF INDICATOR screenThe information to be displayed inside the viewfinderis set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

EXTENDER ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting the extenderdisplay to ON or OFF.

SHUTTER ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the shutterspeed display to ON orOFF.

FILTER ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the filter No.display to ON or OFF.

WHITE ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the AWBPRE/A/B display to ON orOFF.

GAIN ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the currentlyselected gain display toON or OFF.

IRIS SIRISS+IRISOFF

USERENG

S: Only the super iris ONstatus is displayed.

IRIS: Only the aperturevalue is displayed.

S+IRIS: Both the super irisON status and theaperture value aredisplayed.

OFF: Neither the super irisON status nor theaperture value isdisplayed.

CAMERA ID ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the ID displayduring color bardisplaying.

ZOOM LVL ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the zoomposition value display toON or OFF.

COLOR TEMP ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the colortemperature display to ONor OFF.

FRAME RATE ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the frame ratedisplay to ON or OFF.

VERSION ID(FILM MENU)

ONOFF

USERENG

For displaying the gammacurve used when theinternal color bar signalrecording mode isestablished.

VF MARKER screenThe information to be displayed inside the viewfinderis set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

SAFETY ZONE OFF1:3:12

VFdisplay

USERENG

For selecting the safetyzone display.1 : 80% and 90% corner

display2 : 80% corner display3 : 90% corner display4 : 80% and 90% box

display5 : 80% box display6 : 90% box display7 : 80% and 90% corner

display in 4:3 mode8 : 80% corner display in

4:3 mode9 : 90% corner display in

4:3 mode10 : 80% and 90% box

display in 4:3 mode11 : 80% box display in

4:3 mode12 : 90% box display in

4:3 mode

CENTER MARK ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the centermarker display to ON orOFF.

FRAME SIG 4 : 313 : 914 : 9VISTACNSCO

USERENG

For selecting the framemarker display.(VISTA = 1 : 1.85)(CNSCO = 1 : 2.35)

MARK ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the framemarker display to ON orOFF.

LVL 00:15

USERENG

For setting the picturelevels on the outside ofthe frame marker.

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

103



1. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the ID 1:,ID 2: or ID 3: item.

2. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) movesto the ID input area, and the input mode is established.

3. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character tobe set is displayed.When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched inthe following sequence:

Space: 37

letters: A—Z7

numbers: 0—97

symbols: ’, >, <, /, –

4. Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.

5. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the nextposition (right), and repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the characters(maximum of 10).

6. When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial buttonto move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.

7. When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returnsto the ID 1:, ID 2: or ID 3: item.

n ID 1:2222222222

ID 2:

ID 3:

mID 1:2222222222

CAMERA ID screenThe camera ID is set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

ID 1:2222222222

ID 2:2222222222

ID 3:2222222222

==

VFdisplay

ENG For inputting the cameraID (max. 10 characters).<Note>Select whether this settingis to be mixed by selectingON or OFF for CAMERAID on the VF DISPLAYscreen.

SHUTTER SPEED screenOn this screen, the shutter speed to be used isselected from among the POSITION items each ofwhich contains a shutter speed which was set on theSHUTTER SELECT screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

SYNCHROSCAN 1

ONOFF

VFdisplay

ENG For selecting SYNCHROSCAN 1.

SYNCHROSCAN 2

ONOFF

ENG For selecting SYNCHROSCAN 2.

POSITION 1 ONOFF

ENG For selecting POSITION 1.

POSITION 2 ONOFF


POSITION 3 ONOFF


POSITION 4 ONOFF


POSITION 5 ONOFF


POSITION 6 ONOFF


C U F ES C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

<Note>The contents are cleared when the READ FACTORY DATA isexecuted. The data will be stored in the memory even when OFFhas been selected for ECU DATA SAVE.

104



SHUTTER SELECT screenA shutter speed is set in each POSITION item on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

SYNCHROSCAN 2

90.0 deg:180.0 deg:225.0 deg

VFdisplay

ENG For selecting the shutterspeed which is to be set inSYNCHRO SCAN 2.

POSITION 1 SEL(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

180.0 deg172.8 deg144.0 deg120.0 deg90.0 deg45.0 deg1/1001/1201/2501/5001/10001/2000

ENG For selecting the shutterspeed which is to be set inPOSITION 1.

POSITION 2 SEL(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)



POSITION 3 SEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)



ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

POSITION 4 SEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)



POSITION 5 SEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)



POSITION 6 SEL

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)



S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

105



CAMERA SW MODE screenThe modes of the camera switches are set on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

FILTER INH ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For selecting whether ornot the data in the AWBmemories (channel A,channel B) is to be heldfor each filter.ON:

Only the channel A andchannel B memories (2memories) regardless ofthe filter.

OFF:The data is held for eachof the filters (4a2 = 8memories).

SHOCKLESSAWB

OFFNORMALSLOWFAST

USERENG

For selecting theSHOCKLESS AWBsetting.“SHOCKLESS AWB”means that the switchingof the WHITE BAL switchto A, B or PRST is notaccompanied by a shock.FAST (high-speed:approx. 0.5 sec.),NORMAL (normal speed:approx. 1 sec.) or SLOW(slow: approx. 3 sec.) canbe set for this effect.

COLOR BARS SMPTEFULL BARS

USERENG

For selecting the color barsignals.SMPTE:

SMPTE color barsFULL BARS:

Full color bars

S. GAIN OFF S.GAINL/M/H

USERENG

For selecting the methodfor releasing the supergain mode.S.GAIN:

The mode is released bythe super gain switchonly.

L/M/H:The mode is released bychanging the L/M/Hswitch setting.

<Note>When ON has been selected for both GAIN (0 dB) and GAIN (–3dB), the lamp will light at all gain levels except for –3 dB and 0dB.

! LED screenThe display of the lamp which appears inside theviewfinder is set to ON or OFF on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

GAIN (0 dB) ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen the gain level isother than 0 dB.

GAIN (–3 dB) ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen the gain level isother than –3 dB.

SHUTTER ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen the shutter is ON.

WHITE PRESET ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen PRESET is selectedas the AWB channelsetting.

EXTENDER ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen the lens has beenset to the EXTENDERmode.

FILTER ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen a filter other than3200 K is used.

BLACK STR ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen black stretch hasbeen set to ON.

D5600 K(CAM MENU)

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen the preset whitebalance level is 5600 K.

MATRIX ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen matrix has been setto ON.

COLORCORRECTION

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen color correction hasbeen set to ON.

FRAME RATE ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen the frame rate lessthan 11 fps is used.

DAY LIGHT(FILM MENU)

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether the lamp is to be turned onwhen the white balancepreset value is the daylighttype.

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

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ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

CAMERA SW MODE screen

USER2 SW(CAM MENU)

(FILM MENU)

INHS.GAINS.IRISS.BLKB.STRAUDIO CH1AUDIO CH2REC SWY GETRET SWF.RATE

USERENG

For allocating the functionsin USER2 button.<Notes>OWhen B.STR has been

selected as this item’ssetting, the function forsetting the black levelgradation compensationto +3 is allocated.

OWhen Y GET has beenselected as this item’ssetting, the function formeasuring the outputluminance level isallocated.The output luminancelevel of the area nearthe center marker in theviewfinder is displayedin percentage units inthe middle of theviewfinder screen forapproximately 3seconds.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

S. BLK LVL OFF–10–20–30

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting the super blacklevel.

ECU DATASAVE

ONOFF

USERENG

ON : The data controlledby the AJ-EC3extension controlunit is stored in thememory.

OFF : The data is notstored in thememory.

AUTO KNEE SW(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

ONOFF

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether theAUTO KNEE function is tobe made operational whenthe OUTPUT/AUTO KNEEswitch on the side panelhas been set to the CAMAUTO KNEE ON position.ON : The AUTO KNEE

function is madeoperational.

OFF : The AUTO KNEEfunction is not madeoperational.

USER1 SW(FILM MENU)(CAM MENU)

INHS.GAINS.IRISS.BLKB.STRAUDIO CH1AUDIO CH2REC SWY GETRET SWF.RATE

USERENG

For allocating the functionsin USER1 button.<Notes>OWhen B.STR has been

selected as this item’ssetting, the function forsetting the black levelgradation compensationto +3 is allocated.

OWhen Y GET has beenselected as this item’ssetting, the function formeasuring the outputluminance level isallocated.The output luminancelevel of the area nearthe center marker in theviewfinder is displayedin percentage units inthe middle of theviewfinder screen forapproximately 3seconds.S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

<Note>When the same function has been allocated to both the USER1button and the USER2 button, please use the USER2 button.

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SUPER GAIN screenThe gain allocated to the SUPER GAIN switch is seton this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

S. GAIN VALUE 18dB24dB30dB36dB

VFdisplay

USERENG

For selecting the gainwhen the SUPER GAINswitch is pressed.

FRAME MODE screenThe frame rate is set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

FRAME RATERANGE

60-1260-4

VFdisplay

USERENG

For selecting the variablerange of the frame rate.60-12:

60 fps to 12 fps60-4:

60 fps to 4 fps

FRAME RATE(CAM MENU)

(FILM MENU)

60:24:4

USERENG

For setting the frame rate.<Note>When “60-12” has beenselected as the FRAMERATE RANGE setting, theframe rate cannot be set to11 fps or below.

SCAN REVERSE ONOFF

USERENG

This function is forcorrecting the imageswhen the prime lens isused.ON : The images are

corrected (byreversing their topand bottom and theirleft and right).

OFF : The images are notcorrected.

S C U F ES C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

USER SWFRAME RATE

60:24:12

USERENG

For setting the frame rateto be allocated to theUSER1 or USER2 button.

Using the USER1 or USER2 button to switch theframe rateOOnce the desired frame rate has been set in a

USER (USER1 or USER2) button by performingmenu operations, subjects can be shot at the setframe rate simply by pressing the USER button.The original frame rate is restored when the USERbutton is pressed again.

OWhile recording is in progress, the frame rate willnot be switched even when the USER button ispressed.

OWhen the frame rate has been switched using theUSER button, the switched rate will not take effecteven if one of the synchro scan switches (“+” or “– ”)is pressed after the JOG dial button is pressed.

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CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

CAM CARD R/W SELECT screenThe settings for saving (recording) specific menu dataon the SD memory card and loading (reading) the datafrom the card are performed on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

ID READ/WRITE ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting camera IDsaving/loading whenwriting data onto the SDmemory card or loadingdata from it to ON or OFF.ON : The camera ID is

recorded/loaded.OFF : The camera ID is not

recorded/loaded.Example:If the CAMERA IDcontents are not to bechanged when SD memorycard data is saved/loaded,select OFF as the IDREAD/WRITE setting.

CAM MAINMENU1 LEVELR/W

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 1 (items otherthan those marked with )data saving/loading whenwriting data onto the SDmemory card or loadingdata from it to ON or OFF.ON : The data is

recorded/loaded.OFF : The data is not

recorded/loaded.<Note>See page 90 forinformation on the itemsmarked with .

CAM MAINMENU1 SW ()R/W

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 1 (itemsmarked with ) datasaving/loading whenwriting data onto the SDmemory card or loadingdata from it to ON or OFF.ON : The data is


recorded/loaded.

CAM MAINMENU2 R/W

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting FILM (CAM)MAIN MENU 2 datasaving/loading whenwriting data onto the SDmemory card or loadingdata from it to ON or OFF.ON : The data is


recorded/loaded.

CAM MAINMENU3 R/W

ONOFF

USERENG



recorded/loaded.

CAM MAINMENU4 R/W

ONOFF

USERENG



recorded/loaded.

CAM CARD READ/WRITE screenThe settings for saving (writing) the menu data on the SDmemory card, loading (reading) the data from the card,and configuring the card are performed on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

READ ==

VFdisplay

USERENG

For loading the data fromthe SD memory card.

SELECT 1:8

USERENG

For selecting the numberof the file to be loaded.

WRITE == USERENG

For saving the camera’s dataon the SD memory card.

SELECT 1:8

USERENG

For selecting the numberof the file to be saved.

CARD CONFIG == USERENG

For formatting the SDmemory card.

TITLE READ == USERENG

For reading the titles givento the data saved on theSD memory card.

READ USERDATA

== USERENG

For loading the user areadata of the camera’smemory.

TITLE 1: to

TITLE 8:

¢¢¢¢¢¢

¢¢

USERENG

A title consisting of up to 8characters can be given toeach file.

<Notes>OWhen the frame frequency setting has been changed, it is

necessary to restart the unit by turning the POWER switch to OFFand then to ON again for the setting to be switched.

OItem will be saved regardless of the ECU DATA SAVEsetting.

E

F E

F E

E

E

E

E

E

E

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GENLOCK/IRIS screenThe genlock and iris control settings are performed onthis screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

H PHASECOARSE

00:15

USERENG

For coarsely adjusting theH phase during genlock.

H PHASE FINE 00:64

USERENG

For finely adjusting the Hphase during genlock.

A. IRIS LEVEL 000:050:100

USERENG

For setting the auto iristarget level.The brightness (iris) iscontrolled using this value.The higher the valueselected, the higher thebrightness.

A. IRISPEAK/AVE

000:050:100

USERENG

For setting the ratiobetween the auto iris peakand average value.The closer the setting is to0, the greater thetendency toward averagecontrol; conversely, thecloser the setting is to100, the greater thetendency toward peakcontrol.

A. IRIS MODE NORM1NORM2CENTR

USERENG

For selecting the auto irismode.NORM1:

The light is measured forthe entire screen (exceptfor the edges).

NORM2:The light is measured forthe entire screen (exceptfor the top part).

CENTR:The light is measured inthe center area of thescreen only.

S. IRIS LEVEL 000:080:100

USERENG

For setting the super iristarget level.(Backlight compensationmode)

IRIS GAIN CAMLENS

USERENG

For setting whether the irisgain is to be adjusted bythe camera or lens.

IRIS GAINVALUE

01:06:10

USERENG

For setting the iris gainadjustment value.

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

S C U F E

LENS FILE screenThe lens files are stored into the unit’s internalmemory and read from the memory on this screen.The white shading data and flare adjustment data arestored together as a lens file.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

READ ==

VFdisplay

USERENG

For reading the lens files.

FILE SELECT 1:8

USERENG

For selecting the numberof the file to be read orwritten.

RESET ALL == USERENG

For returning all the datafrom lens files 1 to 8 to thefactory setting.

TITLE 1: - TITLE 8:

¢¢¢¢¢¢

¢¢¢¢¢¢

USERENG

For enabling titles eachconsisting of a maximumof 12 characters to be setfor the files.

S U F E

== USERENG

For writing the lens files.

WRITE == USERENG

For writing lens files to theSD memory card.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

READ ==

VFdisplay

USERENG

For reading lens files fromthe SD memory card.

CARD FILESELECT

1:8

USERENG

For selecting the number ofthe file to be read from theSD memory card or writtenon the SD memory card.

TITLE 1: - TITLE 8:

¢¢¢¢¢¢

¢¢¢¢¢¢

USERENG

For enabling titles eachconsisting of a maximumof 12 characters to be setfor the files.

S U F E

LENS FILE (CARD R/W) screenThe contents of the eight lens files recorded in theinternal memory are written on the SD memory cardon this screen. Alternatively, the lens files written onthe SD memory card are read into the internal memoryon this screen.

<Note>When RESET ALL is executed, the white shading adjustment valueand the flare setting value are reset to the factory default values.

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LENS ADJ screenThe lens adjustments are performed on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

F2.8 ADJ ONOFF

VFdisplay

ENG For outputting the voltageoutput only when ON isselected as this item’ssetting.

F16 ADJ ONOFF

ENG For outputting the voltageoutput only when ON isselected as this item’ssetting.

<Note>When using a lens which enables the open limit and close limit ofthe lens aperture to be adjusted, set “F2.8ADJ” or “F16ADJ” to ON,and repeatedly adjust so that the lens aperture will be set to “F2.8”or “F16.”(This adjustment need not be performed if the lens does not havethis adjustment function.)

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FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screensThe settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the FILM or CAM MAIN MENU 1, 2 and 3screens) allocated to the SUB menus to the SUB MENU screen are performed on this screen.Registration ON (¢) or OFF (≥) is set at the head of each item.Up to 42 camera unit items can be registered.

FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1screen

SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

ROP ENG Index for opening the ROP screen.

LOW SETTING ENG Index for opening the LOW SETTINGscreen.

MID SETTING ENG Index for opening the MID SETTINGscreen.

HIGH SETTING ENG Index for opening the HIGH SETTINGscreen.

ADDITIONALDTL1

ENG Index for opening the ADDITIONALDTL1 screen.

ADDITIONALDTL2

ENG Index for opening the ADDITIONALDTL2 screen.

SKIN TONE DTL ENG Index for opening the SKIN TONEDTL screen.

KNEE/LEVEL ENG Index for opening the KNEE/LEVELscreen.

GAMMA ENG Index for opening the GAMMA screen.

CAMERASETTING

ENG Index for opening the CAMERASETTING screen.


SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

VF DISPLAY ENG Index for opening the VF DISPLAYscreen.

VF MARKER ENG Index for opening the VF MARKERscreen.

VF INDICATOR ENG Index for opening the VF INDICATORscreen.

!LED ENG Index for opening the !LED screen.

CAMERA SWMODE

ENG Index for opening the CAMERA SWMODE screen.

SUPER GAIN ENG Index for opening the SUPER GAINscreen.

FRAME MODE ENG Index for opening the FRAME MODEscreen.


SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

CAM CARDREAD/WRITE

ENG Index for opening the CAM CARDREAD/WRITE screen.

CAM CARD R/WSELECT

ENG Index for opening the CARD R/WSELECT screen.

GENLOCK/IRIS ENG Index for opening the GENLOCK/IRISscreen.

LENS FILE ENG Index for opening the LENS FILEscreen.

LENS FILE(CARD R/W)

ENG Index for opening the LENS FILE(CARD R/W) screen.

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BLACK SHADING screenThe black shading adjustments are performed on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

DETECTION ==

VFdisplay

ENG For execution of the digitalshading compensation.

CORRECT (DIG) ONOFF

ENG For setting the digitalshading compensation toON or OFF.

FLARE screenThe camera’s flare settings are performed on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

R FLARE 000:100

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the R channelflare; the preset valuediffers from one camera toanother.

G FLARE 000:100

ENG For setting the G channelflare; the preset valuediffers from one camera toanother.

B FLARE 000:100

ENG For setting the B channelflare; the preset valuediffers from one camera toanother.

COLORIMETRY screenThe luminance signal standard is selected on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

MATRIX SMPTE-274SMPTE-240NTSC

VFdisplay

ENG For selecting theluminance signalstandard.

INITIALIZE screenThe film or camera menu settings are initialized andscene files are saved on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

READ FACTORYDATA

==

VFdisplay

ENG For restoring the film orcamera menu datasettings to the factorysettings.

WRITE USERDATA

== ENG For saving the user’s ownfilm or camera menu datain the unit’s memory.

SCENE SEL 1:4

ENG For designating thenumber of the scene file.

READ == ENG For loading the scene filewhose SCENE SEL wasdesignated.

WRITE == ENG For saving data in thescene file whose SCENESEL was designated.

RESET == ENG For restoring the scene filedata settings to the factorysettings.

TITLE 1 == ENG For setting the title inscene file No.1.




<Notes>OSince SYSTEM FREQ may change as a result of executing the

READ FACTORY DATA, turn the power off and then back onagain.


E

WHITE SHADING screenThe white shading adjustments are performed on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

DETECTION(V SAW)

== ENG For executing verticalwhite shadingcompensation.

CORRECT ONOFF

ENG For setting the shadingcompensation to ON orOFF.

S C U F E

S C U F E

E

E

E

F E

F E

<Note>The white shading adjustment value and the flare setting value canbe written to the internal memory as a lens file.

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DIAGNOSTIC screenThe usage statuses and software versions aredisplayed on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

CAMSOFT (IN) ==

VFdisplay

ENG For displaying the versionof the software for thebuilt-in flash memory.

CAMSOFT (OUT) == ENG For displaying the versionof the software for theexternal flash memory.

CAM TABLE == ENG For displaying the versionof the gamma table.

PLD (CAM) == ENG For displaying the versionof the software for thecamera system computer.

PLD (SHD) == ENG For displaying the versionof the software for theshading.

SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

S/N ENG Index for opening the S/Nmeasurement screen.

MODULATION ENG Index for opening the modulationmeasurement screen.

RESOLUTION ENG Index for opening the resolutionmeasurement screen.

SENSITIVITY ENG Index for opening the sensitivitymeasurement screen.

EVALUATION screenThe items which are measured for evaluationpurposes are set on this screen.(S/N, MODULATION, RESOLUTION, SENSITIVITY)

<Notes>OFor details on how to release ENG SECURITY, consult your

nearest service center.


E

OPTION screenThe engineer menu display is selected on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

ENG SECURITY ONOFF

VFdisplay

ENG For selecting whether todisplay the engineermenu.ON : The engineer menu

is not displayed.OFF : The engineer menu

is displayed.

SHD, ABB SWCTRL

ONOFF

ENG For selecting whether toautomatically correct blackshading when the AUTO W/BBAL switch is pressedcontinuously for 8 seconds ormore on the ABB side.ON : Black shading is

corrected automatically.OFF : Black shading is not

corrected automatically.

AWB AREA 25%50%90%

ENG For selecting the whitebalance search area.

AWB & ABBOFFSET

ONOFF

ENG For setting how gain andpedestal values, which areset on the ROP screen ofFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU1, are to be processedafter auto white balanceand auto black balanceare performed.ON : Settings are added.OFF : The values are reset

to zero.

CAM MENU SEL VIDEO MENUFILM MENU

ENG For setting the unit’soperation mode.VIDEO MENU:

The unit is set to thevideo mode.When VIDEO MENU isselected, the FILMUSER MENU and FILMMAIN MENU displayswill be changed to CAMUSER MENU and CAMMAIN MENU.

FILM MENU:The unit is set to the filmmode.

<Note>When setting this item onthe AJ-EC3 extensioncontrol unit, after switchingto this item first, then turnECU DATA SAVE itemON on the CAM SWMODE screen in FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU2.

PLD (FM) == ENG For displaying the versionof the software programfor the frame memory.

U F E

U F E

U F E

U F E

C U F E

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EVALUATION screenOS/N measurement screen

The S/N measurements are performed on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

S/N ON

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the S/Nmeasurement.

DETAIL ONOFF

ENG For setting the DETAIL toON or OFF.

H-F COMPE. ONOFF

ENG For setting the high-frequency compensationto ON or OFF.

GAMMA ONOFF

ENG For setting the GAMMA toON or OFF.

MATRIX ONOFF

ENG For setting the MATRIX toON or OFF.

FLARE ONOFF

ENG For setting the FLARE toON or OFF.

M. PED –200:

+140:

+200

ENG For adjusting the masterpedestal level.

OModulation measurement screen

The modulation measurements are performed onthis screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

MODULATION ON

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the modulationmeasurement.

DETAIL ONOFF


H-F COMPE. ONOFF


GAMMA ONOFF


MATRIX ONOFF


FLARE ONOFF


M. PED

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

–200:

+000:

+018:

+200


OPTION screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

EVF SEL MONOCOLOR

VFdisplay

ENG The EVF terminal videosignal will be switched. MONO:

Only the Y signal isoutput to the EVFconnecter.

COLOR:The Y, Pb, and Prsignals are output to theEVF connecter.Currently there is noviewfinder to supportthis.

SUPER DTL ONOFF

ENG For selecting the kind ofdetail to be provided.ON:

A stronger detail thanusual is provided.

OFF:The same level of detailas usual is provided.

<Notes>OWhen the frame frequency setting has been changed, it is

necessary to restart the unit by turning the POWER switch to OFFand then to ON again for the setting to be switched.

OWhen MONO has been selected as the EVF SEL item setting, themarker displays are set on the VF MARKER screen of FILM(CAM) MAIN MENU 2. When COLOR has been selected instead,they are set using MONITOR MARKER on the VTR MAIN MENUscreen. Furthermore, when COLOR is selected, the EVF ZEBRAand EVF DETAIL functions no longer work.

OWhen setting SUPER DTL to ON, please adjust the H.DTLLEVEL, H.DTL FREQ and DTL CLIP values. Also, please adjustthe V.DTL LEVEL according to these values.


E

<Note>The EVALUATION screen items are returned to their defaultsettings as soon as the menu is exited.

U F E

U F E

SYSTEM FREQ. 59.94Hz60.00Hz

ENG For setting the unit’s framefrequency.U F E

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OResolution measurement screen

The resolution measurements are performed onthis screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

RESOLUTION ON

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the resolutionmeasurement.

DETAIL ONOFF


H-F COMPE. ONOFF


GAMMA ONOFF


MATRIX ONOFF


FLARE ONOFF


M. PED

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

–200:

+000:

+018:

+200


OSensitivity measurement screen

The sensitivity measurements are performed onthis screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

SENSITIVITY ON

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the sensitivitymeasurement.

KNEE ONOFF

ENG For setting the KNEE toON or OFF.

W. CLIP ONOFF

ENG For setting the white clipto ON or OFF.

M. PED

(FILM MENU)

(CAM MENU)

–200:

+000:

+018:

+200


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Setting menu screens VTR MENUS

VTR MAIN MENU screen

SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

FUNCTION ENG Index for opening the FUNCTIONscreen.

BATTERY/TAPE

ENG Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPEscreen.

BATTERYSETTING

ENG Index for opening the BATTERYSETTING screen.

VTR VFINDICATOR

ENG Index for opening the VTR VFINDICATOR screen.

MIC/AUDIO ENG Index for opening the MIC/AUDIOscreen.

TC/UB ENG Index for opening the TC/UB screen.

TIME/DATE ENG Index for opening the TIME/DATEscreen.

VTR USERMENU SELECT

ENG Index for opening the VTR USERMENU SELECT screen.

VTR CARDREAD/WRITE

ENG Index for opening the VTR CARDREAD/WRITE screen.

VTR INITIALIZE ENG Index for opening the VTR INITIALIZEscreen.

DIAGNOSTIC ENG Index for opening the VTRDIAGNOSTIC screen.

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Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU

FUNCTION screenThe VTR’s functions are set on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

NEWS RECMODE

OFF0.2:2.0

VFdisplay

USERENG

For selecting the VTRSTART buttonacknowledgment timeduring recording.OFF:

The pressing of the VTRSTART button isacknowledgedimmediately, recording isstopped, and the unit is setto the REC PAUSE mode.

0.2—2.0:The pressing of the VTRSTART button is notacknowledged andrecording is continued forthe time set (in incrementsof 0.2 sec.).

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

HUMID OPE ONOFF

USERENG

For selecting the VTRoperation whencondensation has formed.ON : Operation is

continued as usual.OFF : Operation of all

controls except thePOWER switch andEJECT button isinhibited.

REC START ALLNORMAL

USERENG

For selectingacknowledgement of recordingstarted by the VTR STARTbutton.ALL:

The start of the recording isacknowledged regardless ofthe VTR mode.

NORMAL:The start of the recording isacknowledged only in theSTOP (POWER SAVE) modeand REC PAUSE mode.

PAUSE TIMER 10203060

USERENG

For selecting the amount oftime REC PAUSE is to be held.10/20/30/60: 10, 20, 30 or 60minutes.

RETAKE MODE ONOFF

USERENG

Functions for rewindingthe tape to the positionwhere recording started.ON : The RETAKE

function works.OFF : The RETAKE

function does notwork.

<Note>The RETAKE function isset OFF when the unit’spower switch has been setto ON.

INTERVAL RECMODE

ONONE SHOTOFF

USERENG

For selecting theintermittent recordingmode.ON: Intermittent recording

is performed.ONE SHOT: Intermittent

recording is performedonce and then stopped.

OFF: Intermittent recordingis not performed.

<Note>Intermittent recording is setOFF when the unit’s powerswitch has been set to ON.

INTERVAL RECTIME

00s10f:59s29f

USERENG

For setting the REC time forintermittent recording.<Note>When REC time is set atless than 1 second, theinitial recording time willbe 1 second.

INTERVALPAUSE TIME

00h00m02s:

23h59m59s

USERENG

For setting the RECPAUSE time forintermittent recording.


C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C F

F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

ECU REC CHKSW

R. REVIEWRETAKE

USERENG

For selecting the unitoperation when the RECCHK button on the AJ-EC3 extension control unitis pressed.R. REVIEW:

Rec review is performed.RETAKE:

Retake is performed,then playback.

CHARACTERON SDI

MENUSTATUS

USERENG

For selecting the item tobe superimposed on theSDI output signals.MENU:

The menu screen issuperimposed.

STATUS:The menu screen andviewfinder status displayare superimposed.

<Note>Neither of these items willbe superimposed whenthe CHARACTER switchon the side panel is set toOFF.

COMPRESSIONMODE

NORMALDARK

USERENG

For selecting the DVCPROcompression mode.NORMAL:

Normal shooting isconducted in this mode.

DARK:This modes reduces thedistortion in the compressedimages which occurs in thedark areas of the images.However, the distortion inthe compressed images inother areas may beincreased.

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Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (continued)

BATTERY/TAPE screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

BATT NEAREND ALARM

ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting the warningtone heard when thebattery is near the end ofits charge to ON or OFF.

BATT NEAREND CANCEL

ONOFF

USERENG

For switching the functionwhich cancels the warningtone heard when thebattery is near the end ofits charge to ON or OFFusing the MODE switch.

BATT ENDALARM

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the warningtone heard when thebattery is at the end of itscharge to ON or OFF.

BATT REMAINFULL

100%70%

USERENG

For selecting the batterycapacity at which “FULL”is to appear on the LCDdisplay window as theremaining battery display(for all 7 segments to belighted).

TAPE NEAREND ALARM

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the warningtone heard when the endof the tape is near to ONor OFF.

TAPE NEAREND TIME

3min2min

USERENG

For setting the remainingtape time for which thewarning tone is to beheard when the end of thetape is near.

TAPE ENDALARM

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the warningtone heard when the tapehas reached its end to ONor OFF.

TAPE REMAIN/$ 3min/$5min/$

USERENG

For setting the time forone segment of theremaining tape displayindicated on the LCDdisplay window.3min/$ : One segment is

set to 3 minutes.5min/$ : One segment is

set to 5 minutes.

BATTERY/TAPE screenSelect the settings which match the type of batteryused on this screen.The warning tone which signals the remaining batterycharge and remaining tape and which is heard duringshooting can be switched off if they prove to bedistracting.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

BATTERYSELECT

AJ-BP490AU-BP402PRO14TRIM14TRIM13DIGITAL14DIONIC90DIONIC160BP-H90BP-H100NP-L50ENDURA50ENDURA-DBP-L60/90

VFdisplay

USERENG

For selecting the type ofbattery used.AJ-BP490 : AJ-BP490

batteryAU-BP402 : AU-BP402

batteryPRO14 : Anton/Bauer

PRO14 battery TRIM14 : Anton/Bauer

TRIM14 batteryTRIM13 : Anton/Bauer

TRIM13 batteryDIGITAL14 : Anton/Bauer

DIGITALbattery (14V)

DIONIC90 : Anton/BauerDIONIC90DIGITALbattery

DIONIC160 : Anton/BauerDIONIC160DIGITALbattery

BP-H90 : IDX BP-H90battery

BP-H100 : IDX BP-H100battery

NP-L50 : IDX NP-L50battery

ENDURA50 : IDXENDURA50battery

ENDURA-D : When mountingthe V-mountadapter platemade by IDX touse a digitalbattery

BP-L60/90 : Sony BP-L60/90 battery

EXT DC INSELECT

AC-ADPTAJ-BP490AU-BP402PRO14TRIM14BP-H90BP-H100BP-L60/90

USERENG

For selecting the powersource to be connected tothe DC IN socket.

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

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1. Either “¢” or “≥” appears in front of each item to indicate whetherthe item is set to ON or OFF.¢ : ON≥ : OFF

2. Each time the JOG dial button is pressed, the setting moves inthe following sequence:

7

AUTO : The NEAR END voltage value preset in each batteryis used.

MANUAL : The NEAR END voltage setting for each battery canbe changed.

7

7Item movement

NEAR END voltage setting

AUTO/MANUAL setting

ON/OFF setting

BATTERY SETTING screenThe type of battery to be used is selected and itssettings are performed on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

AJ-BP490 MANUALAUTO

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the AJ-BP490and the PACO HP-90Abattery.

AU-BP402 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting the AU-BP402battery.

PRO14 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting theAnton/Bauer PRO14battery.

TRIM14 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting theAnton/Bauer TRIM14battery.

TRIM13 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting theAnton/Bauer TRIM13battery.

DIGITAL14 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting theAnton/Bauer digital battery(14V).

DIONIC90 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting theAnton/Bauer DIONIC90digital battery.

DIONIC160 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting theAnton/Bauer DIONIC160digital battery.

BP-H90 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting the IDX BP-H90 battery.

BP-H100 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting the IDX BP-H100 battery.

NP-L50 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting the IDX NP-L50 battery.

ENDURA50 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting the IDXENDURA50 battery.

ENDURA-D MANUALAUTO

ENG For use when mountingthe V-mount adapter platemade by IDX to use adigital battery

BP-L60/90 MANUALAUTO

ENG For setting the Sony BP-L60/90 battery.

MONITOR MARKER screenUsing the menu settings on this screen, it is possibleto select the display used for the safety zone and othermarkers for the HD SDI MON connector and also forthe EVF connector when COLOR has been selectedas the EVF SEL item setting on the OPTION menufrom FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

SAFTY ZONE 16:94:3OFF

USERENG

For selecting the safetyzone (90%).

CENTER MARK ONOFF

USERENG

For selecting ON or OFFfor the center markerdisplay.

FRAME SIG 4:314:9VISTACNSCO

USERENG

For switching the framemarker display.VISTA : 1:1.85CNSCO: 1:1.235

MARK ONOFF

USERENG

For selecting ON or OFFfor the frame markerdisplay.

<Note>Set the marker displays to appear on a regular black-and-whiteviewfinder on the VF MARKER screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU2.

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

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ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

SAVE LED SAVE&TAPESAVE

USERENG

For setting the operationof the SAVE lamp.SAVE:

This lights when the VTRSAVE/STBY switch hasbeen set to SAVE.It goes off duringrecording.

SAVE&TAPE:This lights when the VTRSAVE/STBY switch hasbeen set to SAVE.It goes off duringrecording.When the tape isapproaching its end, itflashes in tandem withthe warning alarm thatsounds when tape-end isapproaching.

VTR VF INDICATOR screenThe information to be displayed in the viewfinder is seton this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

TAPE (IND) ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

For switching theremaining tape display toON or OFF.

BATTERY (IND) ONOFF

USERENG

For switching the batteryvoltage display to ON orOFF.

LEVEL METER(IND)

CH1CH1•CH2OFF

USERENG

For selecting what theaudio level meter is todisplay.CH1: The level of the CH1

signals only is displayed.CH1•CH2: The levels of

both the CH1 and CH2signals are displayed.

OFF: No display.

AUDIO IN (IND) ONOFF

USERENG

For switching the audioinput display to ON or OFF.ON: The audio input is

displayed.OFF: The audio input is not

displayed.

TC (IND) TCGTCRTCG/TCROFF

USERENG

For selecting what thetime code is to display.TCG: The time code

generated by the timecode generator isdisplayed in the E-Emode.

TCR: The time code readervalue is displayed in theV-V mode.

TCG/TCR: The time codegenerated by the timecode generator isdisplayed in the E-Emode; the time codereader value is displayedin the V-V mode.

OFF: The time code is notdisplayed.

VTR WARNING(IND)

ALWAYSNORMALOFF

USERENG

For setting when theVTR’s warnings are to bedisplayed.ALWAYS: The warning

display always appearswhen a warning hasoccurred.

NORMAL: The displayappears for 3 secondsafter the warningoccurred and for 3seconds after recordingwas started orcompleted.

OFF: The warning displaysdo not appear.

MIC/AUDIO screenThe MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on thisscreen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

FRONT MICPOWER

ONOFF

VFdisplay

USERENG

ON : The phantom poweris supplied to thefront microphone.

OFF : The phantom poweris not supplied to thefront microphone.

COMPRESSION(IND)

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting the compressionmode display to ON or OFF.ON: “COMP” appears at

the top right whenDARK has beenselected as theCOMPRESSIONsetting on theFUNCTION screen.

OFF: The compressionmode is notdisplayed.

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

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ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

MIC LOWCUTCH2

FRONTREARF&ROFF

USERENG

For setting the high-passfilter for the CH2 mic input.FRONT:The high-pass filter

for the front micinput is set to ON.

REAR: The high-pass filterfor the rear micinput is set to ON.

F&R: The high-passfilters for both thefront and rear micinputs are set toON.

OFF: The high-pass filterfor the CH2 input isset to OFF.

LIMITER ONOFF

USERENG

For switching the audiolimiter to ON or OFF.ON : The limiter operates.OFF : The limiter does not

operate.

TEST TONE NORMALALWAYSOFFCHSEL

USERENG

NORMAL:The test tone signal isoutput when the AUDIOIN switch for CH1 is setto front while BAR isselected as theCAM/BAR switch setting.

ALWAYS:The test tone signal isalways output when BARis selected as theCAM/BAR switch setting.

OFF:The test tone signal isnot output.

CHSEL:The test tone signal isoutput for the selectedchannel when theAUDIO IN switch CH1 orCH2 is set to front whileBAR is selected as theCAM/BAR switch setting.

CUE SELECT SIDE SWCH1CH2MIX

USERENG

For setting the audiosignals to be recorded onthe cue track.SIDE SW:

The signals selected bythe CUE switch on theside panel are recorded.

CH1:The CH1 signals arerecorded.

CH2:The CH2 signals arerecorded.

MIX:The CH1 and CH2mixed signals arerecorded.

EMBEDDEDAUDIO (60 Hz)

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether theembedded audio signalsare to be output to the HDSDI MON connector andHD SDI EE connectorwhen 60.00 Hz has beenselected as the framefrequency setting.ON : The embedded

audio signals areoutput.

OFF : The embeddedaudio signals are notoutput.

<Note>The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are200 Hz to 10 kHz.

MIC/AUDIO screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

MIC LOWCUTCH1

FRONTREARF&ROFF

USERENG

For setting the high-passfilter for the CH1 mic input.FRONT:The high-pass filter

for the front micinput is set to ON.

REAR: The high-pass filterfor the rear micinput is set to ON.

F&R: The high-passfilters for both thefront and rear micinputs are set toON.

OFF: The high-pass filterfor the CH1 input isset to OFF.

A/V SYNCHRO ONOFF

USERENG

At low frame rates, theimages lag behind thesound. This item is usedto select whether this lagis to be adjusted.ON:

The lag is adjusted sothat the timing of theimages is more or lessin synchronization withthe timing of the sound.

OFF:The lag is not adjusted.The same operations asin previous models areperformed.

<Notes>OWhen ON has been selected as the A/V SYNCHRO item setting,

noise may be carried on the audio signals at those momentswhen the frame rate is switched.

OThe timing of the images and the timing of the sound are fixedwhile recording is in progress. This means that these two timingsmay not be in synchronization when the frame rate is switchedduring recoding even when ON has been selected as the A/VSYNCHRO item setting.

OAt frame rates of 12P and less, it is not possible for the timing ofthe images and the timing of the sound to be in synchronizationeven when ON has been selected as the A/V SYNCHRO itemsetting. The 12P timing will be fixed.

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

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<Note>When USER is set for the UB MODE item, it is not possible to setEXT for the VITC UB MODE item.Similarly, it is not possible to set EXT for the UB MODE item whenUSER has been set for the VITC UB MODE item.

TC/UB screenThe time code and user bits settings are performed onthis screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

TC MODE DFNDF

VFdisplay

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

USERENG

For setting the time codeto the DF or NDF mode.DF : The time code is set

to the drop framemode.

NDF : The time code is setto the non-dropframe mode.

<Note>This unit will perform theprocessing in the non-dropframe mode when theframe rate has been set to24 fps.

UB MODE USERDATETIMEEXTTCG

USERENG

For setting what is to bewritten as the user bits inthe LTC area.USER : User setting (fixed).DATE : Real time value for

year/month/day/hours.

TIME : Real time value forhours/minutes/seconds.

EXT : The UBG value isslave-locked whena TC signal issupplied from anexternal source.(The user setting isused when noexternal input issupplied.)

TCG : Time codegenerator value

<Note>Set the time on theTIME/DATE menu screenwhen using the UB MODEitem with real-timeoperation.

TCG SET HOLD ONOFF

USERENG

For selecting the operationof TCG when the TCGSET 5 power OFF 5power ON 5 RECoperations are performed.ON : The TCG setting is

stored when thepower is turned off,and is notregenerated.

OFF : The TCG setting isnot stored when thepower is turned off,but is regenerated.


FIRST REC TC REGENPRESET

USERENG

For setting the TC REGENmode when recording isstarted.REGEN:

The time code set on thetape is regenerated.However, when theframe rate has been setto 24 fps, the time codeon the tape in thoseparts where the dropframe mode wasestablished will not beregenerated.

PRESET:The time code set on thetape is not regenerated.However, it is forciblyregenerated when theunit is transferred fromthe rec-pause mode tothe recording mode.

This unit automatically stores as the tape management information both the frame rate information which indicates the shooting speed andthe active frame information which indicates the first frame where the frame image was switched in the user bits of the sub-code track area(this used to be the LTC area). This information is output from the TC OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector. Further, the activeframe information is stored in the least significant digit of the user bits while the frame rate information is stored in its lower third and fourthdigits.<Notes>OWhen “DATE,” “TCG” or “USER” has been selected as the UB MODE item setting on the TC/UB screen, the tape management

information is output from the least significant digit to the lower fourth digit of the user bits, so no other user bits information will beoutput.

OThe tape management information is not output as the user bits information in the VIDEO AUX area (this used to be the VITC area).

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

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The time code and user bits settings are performed onthis screen.

TC/UB screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

VITC UB MODE USERDATETIMEEXTTCG

USERENG

For setting what is to bewritten as the user bits inthe VITC area.USER : User setting (fixed).DATE : Real time value for

year/month/day/hours.

TIME : Real time value forhours/minutes/seconds.

EXT : The UBG value isslave-locked whena TC signal issupplied from anexternal source.(The user setting isused when noexternal input issupplied.)

TCG : Time codegenerator value

<Notes>O Set the time on the

TIME/DATE menuscreen when using theUB MODE item withreal-time operation.

OThe tape managementinformation is notoutput as the user bitsinformation in theVITC area.

TC DISP SEL 24F25F30F

USERENG

For setting the number offrames to be displayed persecond in the time codeframe digits.24F: 0 to 23 frames will be

displayed per second.25F: 0 to 24 frames will be

displayed per second.30F: 0 to 29 frames will be

displayed per second.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

P. OFF LCDDISPLAY

ONOFF

USERENG

For setting whether theLCD display is to appearwhen the power is OFF.ON : The LCD display

appears even whenthe power is OFF.

OFF : The LCD displaydoes not appearwhen the power isOFF.

The power-saving mode isestablished.

TC OUT TCGTCG/TCR

USERENG

For selecting the timecode which is to be outputto the time code outputconnector.TCG:

The time code generatedby the time codegenerator is output at alltimes.

TCG/TCR:The time code generatedby the time codegenerator is output in theE-E mode; the time codereader value is output inthe V-V mode.

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

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FRONT == ENG For displaying the versionof the LCD panel drivemicrocomputer.

TIME DATE screenThe time/date settings are performed on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

YEAR 00—05—99

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the year.

MONTH 1 — 12 ENG For setting the month.

DAY 1 — 31 ENG For setting the day.

HOUR 0 — 23 ENG For setting the hours.

MINUTE 0 — 59 ENG For setting the minutes.

$ TIME/DATESET

== ENG For entering the time anddate.

SUB menuVF

displayRemarks

FUNCTION ENG Index for opening the FUNCTIONscreen.

BATTERY/TAPE ENG Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPEscreen.

VTR VFINDICATOR

ENG Index for opening the VTR VFINDICATOR screen.

MIC/AUDIO ENG Index for opening the MIC/AUDIOscreen.

TC/UB ENG Index for opening the TC/UB screen.

VTR USER MENU SELECT screenThis is the index screen for opening the screenscontaining the items to be registered on the VTR unit’sUSER MENU.

VTR CARD READ/WRITE screenThe settings for saving the menu data onto the SDmemory card and loading the data from it areperformed on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

READ ==

VFdisplay

ENG For loading the VTR datafrom the SD memory card.

WRITE == ENG For saving the VTR dataonto the SD memory card.

READ USERDATA

== ENG For loading the VTR userarea data contained in theunit’s internal memory.

VTR INITIALIZE screenThe VTR MENU settings are initialized and the userdata is saved on this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

READ FACTORYDATA

==

VFdisplay

ENG For returning the menudata to the factorysettings.

WRITE VTRUSER DATA

== ENG For saving the VTR MENUdata inherent to the userinto the unit’s memory.

DIAGNOSTIC screenThe use statuses and software versions are displayedon this screen.

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

OPERATION ==

VFdisplay

ENG Operating time with powerON.

DRUM RUNNING == ENG Number of hours the drumhas rotated.

THREADING == ENG Number of times tapeshave been loaded.

VTR SYSCON == ENG For displaying the versionof the systemmicrocomputer.

SERVO == ENG For displaying the versionof the servomicrocomputer.

MECHACON == ENG For displaying the versionof the mechanism controlmicrocomputer.

MONITORMARKER

ENG Index for opening the screen(MONITOR MARKER) on which to setthe markers for the HD SDI MONconnector and color EVF.

SDI IF == ENG For displaying the versionof the SDI IF FPGA.

AUDIO == ENG For displaying the versionof the AUDIO FPGA.

CODEC == ENG For displaying the versionof the CODEC FPGA.

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Setting menu screens VTR USER MENU SELECT

EXT DC INSELECT

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the EXT DC INSELECT item on theUSER MENU screen.

ON (¢) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENUscreen.The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14.

FUNCTION screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

NEWS RECMODE

¢

≥

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the registrationof the NEWS REC MODEitem on the USER MENUscreen.

HUMID OPE ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the HUMID OPE itemon the USER MENUscreen.

REC START ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the REC START itemon the USER MENUscreen.

PAUSE TIMER ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the PAUSE TIMER itemon the USER MENUscreen.

RETAKE MODE ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the RETAKE MODEitem on the USER MENUscreen.

COMPRESSIONMODE

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the COMPRESSIONitem on the USER MENUscreen.

INTERVAL RECMODE

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the INTERVAL RECMODE item on the USERMENU screen.

INTERVAL RECTIME

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the INTERVAL RECTIME item on the USERMENU screen.

INTERVALPAUSE TIME

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the INTERVAL PAUSETIME item on the USERMENU screen.

ECU REC CHKSW

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the ECU REC CHK SWitem on the USER MENUscreen.

CHARACTERON SDI

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the CHARACTER ONSDI item on the USERMENU screen.

BATTERY/TAPE screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

BATT NEAREND ALARM

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the BATT NEAR ENDALARM item on the USERMENU screen.

BATT NEAREND CANCEL

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the BATT NEAR ENDCANCEL item on theUSER MENU screen.

BATT ENDALARM

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the BATT END ALARMitem on the USER MENUscreen.

BATT REMAINFULL

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the BATT REMAINFULL item on the USERMENU screen.

TAPE NEAREND ALARM

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TAPE NEAR ENDALARM item on the USERMENU screen.

TAPE NEAREND TIME

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TAPE NEAR ENDTIME item on the USERMENU screen.

TAPE ENDALARM

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TAPE END ALARMitem on the USER MENUscreen.

TAPE REMAIN /$ ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TAPE REMAIN/$item on the USER MENUscreen.


C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U FBATTERY/TAPE screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

BATTERYSELECT

¢

≥

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the registrationof the BATTERY SELECTitem on the USER MENUscreen.

MONITOR MARKER screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

SAFETY ZONE ¢

≥

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the registrationof the SAFETY MENUitem on the USER MENUscreen.

CENTER MARK ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the CENTER MARKitem on the USER MENUscreen.

FRAME SIG ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the FRAME SIG item onthe USER MENU screen.

MARK ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the MARK item on theUSER MENU screen.

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Setting menu screens VTR USER MENU SELECT (continued)


ON (¢) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENUscreen.The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14.

VTR VF INDICATOR screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

TAPE (IND) ¢

≥

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the registrationof the TAPE (VFINDICATOR) item on theUSER MENU screen.

BATTERY (IND) ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the BATTERY (VFINDICATOR) item on theUSER MENU screen.

LEVEL METER(IND)

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the LVEL METER (VFINDICATOR) item on theUSER MENU screen.

AUDIO IN (IND) ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the AUDIO IN (VFINDICATOR) item on theUSER MENU screen.

TC (IND) ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TC (VFINDICATOR) item on theUSER MENU screen.

VTR WARNING(IND)

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the VTR WARNING (VFINDICATOR) item on theUSER MENU screen.

COMPRESSION(IND)

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the COMPRESSION(VF INDICATOR) item onthe USER MENU screen.

SAVE LED ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the SAVE LED item onthe USER MENU screen.

MIC/AUDIO screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

VFdisplay

TEST TONE ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TEST TONE item onthe USER MENU screen.

CUE SELECT ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the CUE SELECT itemon the USER MENUscreen.

EMBEDDEDAUDIO (60Hz)

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the EMBEDDEDAUDIO (60Hz) item on theUSER MENU screen.

A/V SYNCHRO ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the A/V SYNCHRO itemon the USER MENUscreen.

MIC/AUDIO screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

FRONT MICPOWER

¢

≥

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the registrationof the FRONT MICPOWER item on theUSER MENU screen.

MIC LOWCUTCH1

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registration ofthe MIC LOWCUT CH1 itemon the USER MENU screen.

MIC LOWCUTCH2

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registration ofthe MIC LOWCUT CH2 itemon the USER MENU screen.

TC/UB screen

ItemVariable

rangeRemarks

TC MODE ¢

≥

VFdisplay

ENG For setting the registrationof the TC MODE item onthe USER MENU screen.

UB MODE ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the UB MODE item onthe USER MENU screen.

TCG SET HOLD ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TCG SET HOLD itemon the USER MENU screen.

FIRST REC TC ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the FIRST REC TC itemon the USER MENU screen.

P.OFF LCDDISPLAY

¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the P.OFF LCDDISPLAY item on theUSER MENU screen.

TC OUT ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TC OUT item on theUSER MENU screen.

VITC UB MODE ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the VITC UB MODE itemon the USER MENU screen.

TC DISP SEL ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the TC DISP SEL item onthe USER MENU screen.

LIMITER ¢

≥

ENG For setting the registrationof the LIMITER item onthe USER MENU screen.

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

C U F

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Warning system

When a problem is detected immediately after thepower is turned on or during operation, the user isalerted to the trouble by the display window (LCD),WARNING lamp and the lamps inside the viewfinderand also by warning tones heard from the speaker orearphone.

$ REC WARNINGLCD display “00:00:00:11” appears where the time

code is normally displayed (for at least 5seconds during recording).

WARNING lamp The lamp flashes four times a second (forat least 3 seconds during recording).

Tally lamp The lamp flashes four times a second (forat least 3 seconds during recording).

Warning alarm The alarm sounds four times a second(for at least 3 seconds during recording).

Viewfinder The REC WARNING display flashes (forat least 3 seconds during recording).

What the warningindicates

The warning points to a problem in therecording control signal.

VTR unit’s operation Recording continues but the signals maynot be recorded properly while thewarning is displayed.

Remedial action The warning points to a problem with thecontrol signal inside the unit.Consult your nearest service center.

$ RFLCD display The RF display flashes (during recording).

WARNING lamp The lamp flashes four times a second(during recording).

Tally lamp The lamp flashes four times a second(during recording).

Warning alarm The alarm sounds four times a second(during recording).

Viewfinder The RF display comes on (duringrecording).


The video heads are clogged.The warning points to a problem in therecording system.

VTR unit’s operation Head clogging is detected, and the alarmtone is sounded.The cleaning roller is activated and theheads are cleaned (for at least 10seconds).Recording continues but the signals maynot be recorded properly.The warning display is held until the rec-pause mode is established. It goes off assoon as the unit is transferred from therec-pause mode.

Remedial action Clean the heads.If the signals cannot be recorded properlyafter cleaning, turn off the power, andconsult your nearest service center.

$ SLACKLCD display OThe SLACK display flashes.

OAn error code is displayed where thetime code is normally displayed.

WARNING lamp The lamp flashes four times a second.

Tally lamp The lamp flashes four times a second.

Warning alarm The alarm sounds continuously.

Viewfinder The SLACK display lights for 3 seconds.


The warning points to a problem in thetape take-up.

VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit stops.When a solenoid problem has beendetected, the power is turned off.(The LCD warning display continues.)

Remedial action Check the error code (see page 129) inthe display window, and consult yournearest service center.

$ SERVOLCD display The SERVO display lights (during

recording and playback).

WARNING lamp The lamp flashes four times a second(during recording and playback).

Tally lamp The lamp flashes four times a second(during recording and playback).

Warning alarm The alarm sounds four times a second(during recording and playback).

Viewfinder The SERVO display lights for 3 seconds.(during recording and playback).


The servo operation is disturbed.

VTR unit’s operation Operation continues but the unit may notoperate properly.

Remedial action Turn off the power, and consult yournearest service center. When tape travelstarts, the warning display may flash for amoment and go off: this is normal and notindicative of a malfunction.

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Warning system (continued)

$ BATTERY NEAR ENDLCD display

WARNING lamp The lamp flashes once a second.

Tally lamp The lamp flashes once a second.

Warning alarm The alarm sounds four times a second.

Viewfinder The BATT display flashes once a second.


The battery is near the end of its charge.

VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit continues to operate.

Remedial action Replace the battery if necessary.

EBATT

F

This segment flashes.

$ BATTERY ENDLCD display

WARNING lamp The lamp lights.

Tally lamp The lamp flashes once a second.

Warning alarm The alarm sounds continuously.

Viewfinder The BATT display lights.


The battery is at the end of its charge.

VTR unit’s operation All operation is stopped and the tape isunloaded.Only cassette eject operation is possible.

Remedial action Replace the battery.

EBATT

F

All the segments flash.

ETAPE

F

$ TAPE ENDLCD display

WARNING lamp The lamp lights (during stop and in thestandby OFF mode).

Tally lamp The lamp flashes 4 times a second(during stop and in the standby OFFmode).

Warning alarm The alarm sounds continuously (duringstop and in the standby OFF mode).

Viewfinder OThe SAVE lamp flashes four times asecond during stop and in the standbyOFF mode (when SAVE&TAPE hasbeen selected as the setting for theSAVE LED item on the VTR VFINDICATOR screen of VTR MENU).

O“=” lights (during stop and in thestandby OFF mode).


The tape has come to its end.

VTR unit’s operation If recording, playback or fast forwarding isin progress, the operation is stopped.

Remedial action Rewind the tape.Alternatively, replace the cassette tape.

All the segments flash.

$ TAPE NEAR ENDLCD display

WARNING lamp The lamp flashes once a second (duringrecording).

Tally lamp The lamp flashes once a second (duringrecording).

Warning alarm The alarm sounds once a second (duringrecording).This can be switched on the setting menu.

Viewfinder OThe remaining tape display flashesonce a second (in the E-E mode).

OThe SAVE lamp flashes in tandem withthe warning alarm (when SAVE&TAPEhas been selected as the setting for theSAVE LED item on the VTR VFINDICATOR screen of VTR MENU).

O“=” flashes once a second (threeseconds during recording).


The tape is approaching its end.

VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit continues to operate.

Remedial action Replace the cassette tape if necessary.

ETAPE

F

This segment flashes.

$ HUMIDLCD display The HUMID display lights.

Even after condensation detection hasbeen released, it will continue to flashonce a second for the next 80 minutes.

WARNING lamp The lamp lights when condensation hasbeen detected.

Tally lamp The lamp flashes four times a second.

Warning alarm Operation differs depending on the settingselected for [HUMID OPE] on the settingmenu.OWhen the ON setting has been selected,

the alarm sounds four times a secondwhile recording is being performed.When recording is not being performed,it sounds continuously.

OWhen the OFF setting has beenselected, the alarm does not sound.

Viewfinder The HUMID display lights for 3 seconds.


Condensation has formed.

VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit’s operation differs dependingon the setting selected for HUMID OPE onthe setting menu.OWhen the ON setting has been selected,

the VTR unit continues to operate.OWhen the OFF setting has been

selected, the VTR unit continues with therecording, but this operation will stop ifthe tape sticks. Operation stopsimmediately when an operation otherthan recording is being performed.For 80 minutes after condensationdetection is released, the drum will rotatehowever no other operation is possible.

Remedial action Stop the tape travel, and turn off the power.If the HUMID display fails to go off evenwhen the power is turned off and back on,wait until it goes off.

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2,5EMERGENCYscrew

<Notes>ODo not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an

emergency.ODo not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the

screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise,the mechanism may be damaged.

OAfter the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will notlock into place even when an attempt is made toclose it. Be sure to turn the power off and turn itback on to reset the mechanism’s operation, andthen close the cassette holder.

OA clicking sound will be heard when theEMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is madeby the reel drive operation and is therefore notindicative of a malfunction.

OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started.OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 90 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.

Emergency eject

If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing theEJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool topress and turn the EMERGENCY screw. Thisenables the cassette to be removed.

Error codes

One of the following error codes appears in thedisplay window when an error has occurred in the unitfor some reason.

1 Set the power to OFF.

1 Set the power to OFF.

2 Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure.Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red).

3 While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn theEMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until thetape is ejected.OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 20

turns after the first turn until the unloading canbe started.

OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 90turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.

4 Remove the cassette.

5 Return the rubber cap to its original position.

4 Cassetteholder

3 Push in and turn at the same time.

Code No. Description of error

04 Pinch solenoid problem

08 Cleaning solenoid problem

0B Supply reel problem

0C Take-up reel problem

0D Capstan problem

0E Cylinder problem

0F Loading problem

38 Servo transmission problem

3F Camera transmission problem

6F Reference signal problem

61 Audio initialization problem/Temporary poweroutage.

11 Video initialization problem

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Maintenance

The water vapor in the air may form as tiny dropletson the head drum when the unit is moved from a coldlocation to a warm location or used in a very humidplace. This phenomenon is known as condensation,and running the tape under these conditions is liableto cause the tape to stick to the drum.Note the following points:ORemove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be

started in conditions where condensation may form.OBefore loading the tape, set the power switch to

ON, and check that the HUMID display is not lit inthe display window.

<Note>For safety reasons, the HUMID display will flash andthe drum will rotate for 80 minutes after condensationdetection is released.During this time, the operation buttons cannot beoperated.

Check that the HUMID displayis not lit.

CondensationUse the AJ-CL12LP cleaning cassette if the headsneed to be cleaned. Take care to read theinstructions accompanying the cleaning tape since thevideo heads may be damaged if the tape is not usedin the correct way.

Head cleaning

ODo not use thinners or any other solvent to removedirt.

OUse a lens cleaner available on the market to wipethe lens.

ONEVER wipe the mirror.If dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror,remove it using an air blower available on themarket.

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

SmearThis phenomenon may occur when very brightsubjects are shot.The faster the electronic shutter speed, the more likelythat it will occur.

White blemishThis phenomenon is caused by small white spotswhen dark places are shot. The lower the frame rateor the higher the gain, the more noticeable itbecomes.

Phenomena inherent to CCDcameras

Replacing the backup battery

The backup battery is already installed when the unitis shipped.When it has discharged, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY”display appears for 3 seconds on the viewfinderscreen when the POWER switch is set to ON.Moreover, the time code value of the TCG will be setto “00:00:00:00” and the backup of the time codevalue will no longer be possible: this means that thebackup battery should be replaced.Consult with your nearest service centre, and replacethe spent battery with a new battery (CR2032 orBR2032).

Backup batteryCAUTION:These servicing instructions are for use by qualifiedservice personel only. To reduce the risk of electricshock, do not perform any servicing other than thatcontained in the operaiting instructions unless youare qualified to do so.

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Connectors and signals

AUDIO IN1 GND2 AUDIO IN (H)3 AUDIO IN (C)

Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG

(Hirose Denki)

PUSH

1

3

2

FRONT MIC IN1 GND2 AUDIO IN(H)3 AUDIO IN(C)

Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG

(Hirose Denki)

PU

SH 1

3

2

DC IN1 GND2 NC3 NC4 +12V

Matsushita part number K1AA104H0024Maker part number HA16RX-4P(SW1)

(Hirose Denki)

12

3

4

DC OUT1 GND2 NC3 NC4 +12V OUT

Matsushita part number VJS3824A004Maker part number HR10A-7R-4SC

(Hirose Denki)

1

23

4

ECU1 CAM CONT (RX)2 CAM DATA (TX)3 NC4 ECU ON5 UNREG 12V6 GND

Matsushita part number K1AB106J0010Maker part number HR10A-7R-6SC

(Hirose Denki)

1

2

4

5

6

3

5

43

2

1

AUDIO OUT1 GND2 L CH OUT (H)3 L CH OUT (C)4 R CH OUT (H)5 R CH OUT (C)

Matsushita part number K1AA105H0007Maker part number HA16RD-5P

(Hirose Denki)

<Note>Ensure that the polarities are usedcorrectly for a power supply froman external source.

<Note>The maximum output current of thepower supply is 0.3 A.


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Connectors and signals (continued)

Matsushita part number K1AB112J0006Maker part number HR10A-10R-125C

(Hirose Denki)

1

2

4

5

6

3

78

910

11

12

EVF1 UNREG+12V2 UNREG+12V3 A+9.0V4 AGND5 AGND6 VF-Y7 VF-Y GND8 VF-CLK9 VF-WR10 VF-DATA11 UNREG GND12 ZEBRA-SW13 PEAKING14 A+9.0V15 VF-PR16 VF-PB17 SW318 FRONT-VR19 VF-GND20 UNREG-GND

Matsushita part number K1AB120H0001Maker part number HR12-14RA-20SC

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20



LENS1 RET-SW2 VTR-S/S3 UNREG GND4 AT-MA5 ID-CO6 UNREG+12V7 IP-B8 AT-RE9 EXT-ANS10 ZOOM-POS11 NC12 NC

<Note>Take care to ensure that the total sum of the current taken out from the DC OUT, ECU, EVF and LENSconnectors does not exceed 3 A.

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Inspections prior to shooting

Perform the following inspections prior to shooting tocheck that the systems are operating properly.It is recommended that the images be checked usinga colour monitor.

Preparation for inspection

1 Insert a fully charged battery.

Set the camera unit’s switches as shown in the figurebelow.

Inspecting the camera unit

Aperture: AutomaticZoom: Automatic

WHITE BAL:A or B

OUTPUT/AUTOKNEE: BARS

VTR SAVE/STBY: STBY

2 Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that theHUMID display has not come on and that at least 5segments of the BATTERY display are lit.O If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it

goes off.O If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY

display have lit, replace the battery with onehaving an adequate charge.

3 After checking that there are no cables near thecassette holder or top panel, press the EJECTbutton to open the cassette holder.

4 After checking the following points, load thecassette tape and close the cassette holder.OThe cassette tape must not be set to the

accidental erasure prevention mode.OThere must be no tape slack.

1

2

4

2

3

GAIN: Normally set to 0 dB;change to a moresuitable value if thepicture is too dark.

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Inspections prior to shooting (continued)

Inspecting the viewfinder

1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder.

2 Check that the colour bar signals are displayed onthe viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT,CONTRAST and PEAKING controls in such a waythat the colour bar signals appear clearly on theviewfinder.

3 Check that the MENU screen is shown on theviewfinder screen and that the item settings can bechanged by operating the MENU button or JOGdial button.(Refer to pages 87 to 89 for the menu operations.)

4 Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM, andselect the settings for the CC and ND FILTERcontrols.Check that the figures for the FILTER displays onthe viewfinder screen change to reflect thechanges in the control positions.

6 Repeatedly press the SHUTTER switch from ON toSEL, and check that the shutter setting changes onthe viewfinder screen.

7 Point the lens at any object, and turn the focus ringto bring the object into focus.Check that an image of the object appears on theviewfinder.

8 Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches toFRONT, and set LEVEL METER on the VTR VFINDICATOR screen of VTR MENU to CH1.Check when sound is input from the microphoneconnected to the MIC IN jack on the lens that theaudio level is displayed on the viewfinder screen.Check when LEVEL METER on the VTR VFINDICATOR screen of VTR MENU is set to OFFthat the audio level display is cleared from theviewfinder screen.

9 Check when the ZEBRA switch is set to ON thatthe zebra pattern appears on the viewfinderscreen, and check when it is set to OFF that it iscleared from the screen.

<Note>Depending on the setting statuses, the items andfunctions in steps 3 to 6 may not be displayed or theymay not operate.In a case like this, switch the unit to the engineermode, set DISPLAY MODE on the menu’s VFDISPLAY screen to “3,” and set the necessary itemson the SHUTTER SPEED, !LED and FILM (CAM)USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens.

5 Take the following steps, and check that the lamp lights when the items set to ON on the !LEDscreen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 have beenoperated.1. Use the GAIN switch to set the gain to any value

except 0 dB.2. Set the SHUTTER switch to ON.3. Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.4. Engage the lens extender.5. Set the FILTER controls to any setting except B.

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Inspecting the aperture andzoom functions

Inspecting the VTR unit

1 Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, andcheck its operations in this mode.Check that the image changes when the zoom isset to the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

1. Tape travel inspection

1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, andcheck that the VTR SAVE lamp inside theviewfinder lights.

2 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, andcheck that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.

3 Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.

4 Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.

5 Press the unit’s VTR START button, and checkthat:OThe tape reels rotate.OThe figure shown on the counter display

changes.OThe REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.OThe RF and SERVO displays do not appear in

the display window.

6 Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Checkthat the tape stops and the REC lamp inside theviewfinder goes off.

7 Use the lens VTR button to check the sameoperations as in steps 5 and 6.

8 Press the RESET button, and check that“00:00:00:00” appears on the counter display.

9 Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that thedisplay window illuminates.

10 Press the REW button, and after the tape hasbeen rewound for a few seconds, press thePLAY/PAUSE button.Check that the tape is recorded, played backand rewound properly.

11 Press the FF button, and check that the tape isfast forwarded properly.

2 Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, andcheck its operations in this mode.Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that theimage changes when the zoom is set to thetelephoto and wide-angle positions.

3 Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode,point the lens at some objects with differentbrightness levels, and check that the auto apertureadjustment works.

4 Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode,turn the aperture ring, and check that the manualaperture is adjusted.

5 While holding down the auto instantaneousaperture adjustment button, point the lens at someobjects with different brightness levels, and checkthat the auto instantaneous aperture adjustmentfunction works.

6 Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode,switch the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, andcheck that:OThe aperture is adjusted for objects of the same

brightness level in tandem with the switching ofthe gain setting.

OThe gain displayed on the viewfinder screen isswitched in tandem with the switching of thegain setting.

7 When a lens with an extender has been installed,set the extender to the operating position, andcheck that it works properly.

Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tapetravel inspection” through section “4. Earphone andspeaker inspection” one after the other.

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6. Inspections relating to the time codeand user bits

1 Set the user bits as required.For details on the setting procedure, refer to“Setting the user bits” (page 66).

2 Set the time code.For details on the setting procedure, refer to“Setting the time code” (page 67).

3 Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.

4 Press the VTR START button.Check that the figure on the counter displaychanges as the tape travels.

5 Press the VTR START button again.Check that the tape stops and the figure shown onthe counter display stops changing.

6 Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.Check that the figure on the counter displaychanges irrespective of the tape travel.

7 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.Check that the user bits which have been set aredisplayed in the six higher digits in the internalcolour bar signal recording mode.

5. Inspection using external microphones

1 Connect external microphones to the AUDIO INCH1 and CH2 jacks.

2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches toREAR.

3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on theback panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with theexternal mic’s power supply type.

MIC : Internal power supply mic.+48V : External power supply mic.

4 Point the microphones at the sound source, andcheck that the changes in the audio levelsdisplayed on the audio level meter of the displaywindow and in the viewfinder reflect the changes inthe strength of the sound.This inspection can also be performed for eachchannel by connecting one of the microphones toeach channel in turn.


Inspecting the VTR unit2. Automatic audio level adjustment

function inspection

1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch toAUTO.

2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches toFRONT.

3 Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jackat a suitable sound source, and check that thechanges in the level displays for both CH1 andCH2 reflect the changes in the strength of thesound.

3. Manual audio level adjustment functioninspection

1 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches toFRONT.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch toMAN.

3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.Check that when they are turned clockwise, thelevel displays increase.

4. Earphone and speaker inspection

1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.

2 Turn the MONITOR control, and check that thespeaker volume changes.

3 Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.Check that the sound from the speaker is muted,and that the microphone’s sound is heard in theearphones.

4 Turn the MONITOR control, and check that theearphone volume changes.

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Specifications

[GENERAL]

Ambient operating temperature:0°C to +40°C

Storage temperature:–20°C to +60°C

Ambient operating humidity:Less than 85% (relative humidity)

Continuous operating time:Approx. 150 minutes(when using the Anton/Bauer DIONIC90)

Weight:4.7 kg (main unit only)Approx. 7.4 kg(including main unit, viewfinder, lens, battery pack,tape and microphone)

Dimensions (WaHaD):132 mma204 mm (excluding grip)a313 mm

Pickup device:2/3-inch, progressive scan CCD (1 million pixels)

System:RGB 3-CCD system

Total number of pixels:1370 (H) a 744 (V)

Number of effective pixels:1280 (H) a 720 (V)

Quantizing:12 bit

Digital signal processing:74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)74.25 MHz (60.00 Hz)

Horizontal drive frequency:74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)74.25 MHz (60.00 Hz)

Sampling frequency:74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)74.25 MHz (60.00 Hz)

Sensitivity:F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, frame rate: 23.98 fps, synchro scan: 50%)

Minimum subject brightness:0.7 lx (with F/1.4, +36 dB, 89.9% reflection, framerate: 59.94 fps)

Video S/N ratio:54 dB (typ.)

Horizontal resolution:More than 700 TV lines (centre)

Frame rate:3.996 fps to 59.94 fps (0.99 fps/step)4 fps to 60 fps (1.0 fps/step)

Shutter speed:Preset:

1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.Synchro scan:

0.8% to 97.2% (aperture angle: 3 to 350 degrees,1/61.7 sec. to 1/7500 sec.)

Programmable gain:Choice of 3 positions (L/M/H) from –6 dB/–3 dB/0 dB/3 dB/6 dB/9 dB/12 dB/18 dB/24 dB/30 dB

Super gain:18 dB/24 dB/30 dB/36 dB selectable

Built-in filters:CC filter:

A: CROSS, B: 3200 K, C: 4300 K, D: 6300 KND filter:

1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4 ND, 3: 1/16 ND, 4: 1/64 NDLens mount:

2/3-inch, Bayonet typeOptical system:

F/1.4 prism systemRegistration:

Less than 0.03% (entire range) (excluding lensdistortion)

[CAMERA UNIT]

indicates safety information.

Supply voltage:DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V)

Power consumption:36 W

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Specifications (continued)

[VTR UNIT] [Connector Section]VTR Tape Transport SystemTape used:

1/4-inch DVCPRO L-size cassette tapeTape speed:

135.28 mm/s (59.94 Hz)135.4154 mm/s (60.00 Hz)

Recording/playback time:32 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP)

FF/REW time:Approx. 2.5 minutes (using AJ-HP32LP)

VTR Video SystemSampling frequency:

Y : 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)74.25 MHz (60.00 Hz)

PB/PR : 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz)37.125 MHz (60.00 Hz)

Quantizing:8 bits

Video compression system:DCT + variable-length code

Video compression ratio:1/6.7

Error correction:Reed-Solomon product code

Video recording bit rate:100 Mbps

Video band:Y : 20 MHzPB/PR : 10 MHz

VTR Audio System(during playback on standard player)

Sampling frequency:48.0 kHz (59.94 Hz)48.048 kHz (60.00 Hz)synchronized with video

Quantizing:16 bits

Frequency response:20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (at reference level)

Dynamic range:More than 85 dB (at 1 kHz, AWTD)

Distortion:Less than 0.1% (at 1 kHz, reference level)

Wow and flutter:Below measurable limits

Head room:18 dB

InputMIC IN (XLR, 3-pin female):

–40 dBu, Phantom +48 V supportedAUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLRa2, 3-pin female):

LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switching typeLINE : 0 dBuMIC : –60 dBuMIC+48V: Phantom +48V, –60 dBu

GENLOCK IN (BNC):1.0 V [p-p] (tri-level sync pulse: ±300 mV), 75 Ω,Compliant with SMPTE296M-2001 (1280k720/60,1280k720/59.94) standard

TC IN (BNC):0.5 V – 7 Vp-p, high impedance

OutputAUDIO OUT (XLR, 5-pin male):

0 dBuPHONES:

Stereo mini jackHD SDI MON (BNC):

0.8 Vp-p, 75 ΩHD SDI EE (BNC):

0.8 Vp-p, 75 ΩTC OUT (BNC):

2.0 Vp-p, low impedance

OtherLENS (12-pin)ECU (6-pin)DC IN (XLR, 4-pin male):

DC 12 V (DC 11 V—17 V)DC OUT (4-pin):

DC 12 V (DC 11 V—17 V), 1.5 A (max.)EVF (20-pin)

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Specifications (continued)

Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate.Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[VIEWFINDER](Optional accessory: AJ-HVF27BP)

CRT:2.0-inch high-resolution monochrome tube

Video system:720 lines, 60 fields

External adjustment controls:Controls:

BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKINGSwitches:

TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/OFF

[ACCESSORIES]Shoulder strap (a1)Battery mount connector (a1)

[RELATED COMPONENTS & PARTS]Relating to power supplyBattery case:

AU-M402HAC adapter:

AJ-B75E

Viewfinder2.0-inch viewfinder:

AJ-HVF27BP

Relating to external VTRsExtension control unit:

AJ-EC3E

Audio componentsMicrophone kit:

AJ-MC700PMic holder:

AJ-MH800G

Maintenance productsCleaning tape:

AJ-CL12LPSoft carrying case:

AJ-SC900Hard carrying case:

AJ-HT901GRain cover:

SHAN-RC700

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