Panasonic AJ-HDC20A P Bedienungsanleitung

AJ- PCamera/VTROperating Instructions

10Audio function section (1)1MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.The power for the microphone

100Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU)<Note>When USER is set for the UB MODE item, it is not possible to setEXT for the VITC UB MODE item.Simil

101Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU)The time code and user’s bit settings are performed onthis screen.VITC UB MODE USERDATETIMEEXTTCGUSERENGFor set

102TIME DATE screenThe time/date settings are performed on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksYEAR 00—99VFdisplayENG For setting the year.MONTH 1 —1

103Setting menu screens (VTR USER MENU SELECT)ON (¢¢) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENUs

104Setting menu screens (VTR USER MENU SELECT)ON (¢¢) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENUs

105Warning systemWhen a problem is detected immediately after thepower is turned on or during operation, the user isalerted to the trouble by the disp

106$HUMIDLCD display The HUMID display lights.The display will flash for 80 minutes afterthe condensation detection is released.WARNING lampOThe lamp

1072,5EMERGENCYscrew<Notes>ODo not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in anemergency.ODo not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning thescrew as so

108MaintenanceThe 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 us

109Inspections prior to shootingPerform the following inspections prior to shooting tocheck that the systems are operating properly.It is recommended

11Audio function section (2)8AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)This is connected to the audio component. The sound of audio CH1 and the sound of audioC

110Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the viewfinder1Adjust the position of the viewfinder.2Check that the color bar signals are displayed onthe

111Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the aperture andzoom functionsInspecting the VTR unit1Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, andcheck its

1126. Inspections relating to the time codeand user’s bit1Set the user’s bit as required.For details on the setting procedure, refer to“Setting the us

113Specifications[GENERAL]Supply voltage:DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V)Power consumption:38 W (maximum)32 W (during SAVE REC mode)Ambient operating tempera

114Specifications[VTR UNIT] [Connector Section]VTR Video SystemSampling frequency:Y : 74 MHzPB/PR: 37 MHzQuantizing:8 bitsVideo compression system:DCT

115Specifications[VIEWFINDER](Optional accessory: AJ-HVF20)CRT:2˝ high-resolution monochrome tubeVideo system:1080i/59.94 HzExternal adjustment contro

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12Viewfinder section (1)(Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF20)(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to theoperating intructions of the vie

132Synchro scan adjustment switchesThese switches become effective when the shutterswitch 7is set to ON and synchro scanning isselected. They are use

14Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (2)4OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEEswitchThis is used to select the video signals which are

15Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (3)7SHUTTER switchThis is set to ON when the electronic shutter is tobe used. When the SEL side is pr

16Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (4);CHARACTER switchThis controls whether the characters are to besuperimposed onto the pictures which

17Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (5)CPLAY/PAUSE buttonThis is pressed to view the playback picture on theviewfinder screen or using a c

18Warning/status display section1Back tally lamp (unit)When the back tally switch 2is set to ON, thislamp serves the same function as the front tallyl

191AB 0dBCZ73¢¢¢¢ VTR USER MENU ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ CAM USER MENU ¢¢¢¢Menu operation section1Setup card insertion slotThe setup card, available as an optional ac

2indicates safety information.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO

207“+” button, “–” buttonThese are used to increment or decrement by 1 thefigure in the digit which was made to flash by theSHIFT button 8when the tim

21Power supplyUsing 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, t

22Power supplyUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402battery pack<Notes>ODo not pull the rubber cap forcefully.OWhen mounting the battery case, take care n

23Power supplyUsing the Sony NP-1 battery pack1342<Note>When mounting the battery holder, take care not topinch the connecting cord.1Detach the

24Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used<Notes>OCheck the pin signals of the EXT DC IN socketwhen using an external power su

25Attaching the lens1Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detachthe mount cap.2Align the center mark of the lens with the groove inthe top cente

26Adjusting the lens flangeIf the subject is not focused properly in the telephotoand wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjustthe flange back (

27Adjusting the white shadingFollow the procedure outlined below when the whiteshading needs to be re-adjusted.Adjustment method<Notes>OThe meth

28Adjusting the white shadingAUTO W/B BALswitchWHITE BAL switch:“A” or “B”71Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,”and initiate the automatic

29Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)Attaching the viewfinderStopper screwStopper screw1Check that the camera’s POWER

3ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)Adjusting the viewfinder position1Pull up the lever for securing the viewfinder i

31Audio input preparation1Open the mic holder.2Attach the microphone, and tighten the lockingscrew.3Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to theMI

32Audio input preparation1Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.2Attach the mic holder to the main unit using thescrews provided with the AJ

33Audio input preparation1Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to theMIC IN jack on the camera.2Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT”in

34Audio input preparation1Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver to the WX-ZJ770 camera attachment.2Align the grooves in the camera attachment withthe

35Mounting the unit on a tripod1Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod.<Note>Select the attachment holes that best support thecenter of grav

36Attaching the shoulder strap1Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strapmounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap.<Note>Check tha

37AJ-EC3AJ-65∫1Connecting the extension control unitDedicated cableECU connectorBy connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit(optional accessory), s

38TALLY / RECBATTVTRSAVE1423Viewfinder lamp displays1TALLY/REC (recording) lampThis lights up (red) during recording. It flasheswhen a problem has oc

39Viewfinder lamp displaysSetting itemDescription of settingGAIN 0 dBLamp display appears when the gain isset to a value other than “0 dB.”GAIN –3 dBL

4ContentsSetting menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77<CAM MENUS>CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

40Viewfinder screen status displaysIn addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings andmessages indicating its operating statuses aredisplayed on

41Viewfinder screen status displays1Extender display This appears when the lens extender is being used.2Shutter speed/mode display This indicates the

42Viewfinder screen status displaysSelecting the display itemsThe items to be displayed on the viewfinder screencan each be set to ON or OFF on the “V

43Viewfinder screen status displaysDisplay modes and settingchange messagesThe display of messages advising the user of whatchanges have been made to

44Viewfinder screen status displaysSwitching the display modeThe display mode settings are switched on the VFDISPLAY screen.1Perform the menu operatio

45CH1 CH2200EMPHASIS40-dB1030EBATTFTAPERFSERVOHUMID SLACKDFSLAVE TCG HOLDh min s frmScreen displaysDisplays relating to errors andwarningsFor details,

46Adjusting the date and timeAdjustments and setup usingthe setting menus1Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72),and display the “TIME/DATE” scr

47Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance1Set the switches as shown in the figure.FILTER controlWHITE BAL: A or BOUTP

48Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance3Erect a white pattern at a place with the sameconditions as the source of l

49Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balanceWhen the white balance cannotautomatically be adjustedAn error message appea

5IntroductionFeaturesThe AJ-HDC20A integrates two units: 1) a high-definition (HD) color video camera featuring an FIT-CCD equipped with a 2.2 million

50Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balanceWhen FILTER INH is set to ONWhen AWB is adjusted, the color temperature andf

51Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the black balance1Set the switches as shown in the figure.OUTPUT: CAMAUTO W/B switch2Set the

521/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000Setting the electronic shutterShutter modes<Notes>ONo matter in which mode the electronic shutter isused,

53Setting the synchro scan mode2In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, continuousswitching inside the 30.3 Hz to 250.2 Hz range canbe achieved by pressing the SYNC

54Adjusting the audio levelWhen the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selectorswitches are set to AUTO, the audio CH1 and CH2input levels are adjusted automatic

55Setting the time dataWhen the user’s bit and time code are both to beused, the user’s bit is set first.If the time code is set first, the time code

56Setting the time code1Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.2Set the TCG switch to SET.3Switch the TC MODE to DF or NDF on the TC/UBscreen of VTR MENU.Select

57Externally locking the time code1Set the POWER switch to ON.2Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.3Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.4Supply the reference time co

58How to use the user dataThe contents of the setting menus can be saved in theuser area of the camera’s memory, and they can beloaded from this area.

59Use of the setup memory card (optional accessory)enables the setting menu contents to be saved. Useof this data speeds up the process of reproducin

6FeaturesFeatures of the camera unitWide-ranging video gain selection A value ranging from –3 dB to +30 dB can be selectedfor the gain using the setti

60If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dialbutton is pressed, the card will not be formatted.5Press the MENU button to exit the menuo

61Saving the data settings on thecardSelect the file No.Give a title to the selected file.Setup card operations1Perform the menu operations (pages 70

62If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dialbutton is pressed, the data cannot be saved.12Press the MENU button to exit the menuoperat

636Turn 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

64Loading a cassette tapeCassette tapes1Check that there are no cables around the cassetteholder or top panel, and set the POWER switch toON.<Note&

65This section describes the basic steps for shootingand recording.Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry outinspections to ensure that the

66ShootingRecording1-1Select the filter to match the lighting conditions,and set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” ifthe white balance has been store

67If 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

68When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, theplayback pictures can be monitored in black and whiteon the viewfinder screen.These playback pictures can

69Other VTR functionsThe NEWS REC function is set using NEWS RECMODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen.By controlling the VTR START buttonacknowledgme

7Features of the VTR unitDigital systemThe pictures are compressed by a component digitalrecording system that uses the latest compressiontechnology w

70Menu operationsThe setting menu operations are performed using theMENU button and JOG dial button. The menuconfiguration is divided into the camera

71Menu operationsUser menu: Engineer menuBasic setting menu operationsDisplaying menusCAM USER MENUPress the MENUbutton.Press theMENU button.Press the

72< ROP >nMASTER PED : +008MASTER DTL : +00MASTER GAMMA : 0.45R GAIN : +000G GAIN : +000B GAIN : +000R P

73Setting menu configurationCAM MAIN MENU 1ROPMATRIXCOLOR CORRECTION 1COLOR CORRECTION 2LOW SETTINGMID SETTINGHIGH SETTINGADDITIONAL DTL1ADDITIONAL DT

74Setting menu configurationCAM MAIN MENU 2VF DIAPLSYVF MARKERVF INDICATORCAMERA IDSHUTTER SPEED! LEDCAMERA SW MODESUPER GAINDISP CONDITIONDISP MODEVF

75Setting menu configurationCAM MAIN MENU 4CAM USER MENU SELECT1CAM USER MENU SELECT2BLACK SHADINGFLAREINITIALIZEDIAGNOSTICOPTIONROPLOW SETTINGMID SET

76Setting menu configurationVTR MAIN MENUFUNCTIONBATTERY/TAPEVTR VF INDICATORMIC AUDIOTIME DATENEWS REC MODEHUMID OPEREC STARTPAUSE TIMERRETAKE MODEHD

77Setting menu screens (CAM MENU)The main menu consists of CAM MAIN MENU (1 to 4) of the camera and the VTR MAIN MENU of the VTR.These screens are ind

78Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1)ROP screenThe ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksMASTER PED –200:+18:+2

79Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1)COLOR CORRECTION 1 screenThe camera color saturation adjustments and hueadjustments are set on this screen.Ite

8System ConfigurationMicrophone kitAJ-MC700PWirelessmicrophonereceiverWX-RJ700Microphone holderAJ-MH700PLens(Bayonet type)FUJINON/CANONRain coverSHAN-

80Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1)LOW SETTING screenThe low level gain is set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksMASTER GAIN –3dB:0dB:30dBVF

81HIGH SETTING screenThe high level gain is set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksMASTER GAIN –3dB:12dB:30dBVFdisplayUSERENG–3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6

82Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1)SKIN TONE DTL screenThe skin tone detail of the camera is set on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksSKIN TONE

83Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 1)GAMMA screenThe gamma settings of the camera are performed onthis screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksR GAMMA –15:+

84VF DISPLAY screenThe information to be displayed inside the viewfinderis set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksDISPCONDITIONNORMALHOLDVFdisplay

85VF INDICATOR screenThe information to be displayed inside the viewfinderis set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksEXTENDER ONOFFVFdisplayUSERENG

86SHUTTER SPEED screenThe shutter speed is set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksSYNCHROSCANONOFFVFdisplayENG For setting the synchroscan shutter

87CAMERA SW MODE screenThe modes of the camera switches are set on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksFILTER INH ONOFFVFdisplayUSERENGFor selecting wh

88Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 3)CAM CARD READ/WRITE screenThe settings for saving (writing) the menu data on thesetup card, loading (reading)

89Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 3)GENLOCK/IRIS screenThe genlock and iris control settings are performed onthis screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksV

9Power supply section1Battery mountThis is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.2DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)When operating thi

90Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 4)CAM USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screensThe settings for registering the items (the same as the ones on the CAM

91BLACK SHADING screenThe black shading adjustments are performed on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksDETECTION==VFdisplayENG For execution of the d

92INITIALIZE screenThe camera menu settings are initialized and scenefiles are saved on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksREAD FACTORYDATA==VFdispla

93Setting menu screens (CAM MAIN MENU 4)EVALUATION screenThe underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.OS/N me

94VTR MAIN MENU screenSUB menuVFdisplayRemarksFUNCTIONENG Index for opening the FUNCTIONscreen.BATTERY/TAPEENG Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPEscree

95Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU)FUNCTION screenThe VTR’s functions are set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksNEWS RECMODEOFF0.2:2.0VFdispla

96BATTERY/TAPE screenThe warning tone which signals the remaining battery charge and remaining tape and which is heard duringshooting can be switched

97Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU)1. Either “¢¢” or “≥” appears in front of each item to indicate whetherthe item is set to ON or OFF.¢¢: ON≥: OFF

98<Note>The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are200 Hz to 10 kHz.Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU)The underlining in the v

99Setting menu screens (VTR MAIN MENU)MIC/AUDIO screenThe MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksVFdisplayItemVariable