Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Viewfinder section

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

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1Viewfinder (optional accessory)

While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers (safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.

2ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder. ON : The zebra pattern is displayed.

OFF : The zebra pattern is not displayed.

3TALLY switch

This 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 control

This is used to adjust the outlines of the images seen inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

5CONTRAST control

This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

6BRIGHT control

This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

7Front tally lamp

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

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This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also

 

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When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.

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:Diopter adjustment ring

This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter in such a way that the user can see the image on the viewfinder screen most clearly.

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>Viewfinder stopper

This is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.

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?Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring

This is used to adjust the left-right position of the viewfinder.

@Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring

This is used to adjust the front-back position of the viewfinder.

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For details, refer to “5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position.”

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Contents Model No Operating Instructions$ do not Remove Panel Cover by Unscrewing Lithium BatteryTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Specifications 106 Chapter Maintenance InspectionsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit ≥ Metadata supported System configuration≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided ≥ Built-in time code generator/readerPower supply and accessory mounting section Front Audio function section input systemRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Bars Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee on CAM. Auto Knee OFF@ ECU Remote remote control connector = Output SEL output signal selection switchVideo OUT Character switch ? Video OUT video signal output connectorMenu operation section CTL Time code related sectionNDF Slave Hold W Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeDisplay window and its displays Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modesDisplays relating to the time code Time code-related switch settings and display itemsMode displays TCG switch position Display switch Display item PositionViewfinder section Cassette tapes From providing the power supply to loading the cassette Basic proceduresUp to performing the switch settings Tape function buttons Procedure for shootingAdjust the white balance 3When adjusting the white balance on the spotEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times Scene-to-scene continuityNews REC function SDC615 Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pauseONE Shot Procedure for shooting in the on modesPRE-RECORDING function SDC905 Interval REC functionCheckpoints common to all Interval REC modes When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is toWhen the Interval REC mode is to be exited Procedure for shooting in the ONE Shot modeNormal playback and playback at different speeds When the Retake function is to be exitedRetake function Rec-review functionOutput CAM Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance White balance detection areaWhite balance memories When there is no time to adjust the white balanceWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically Auto tracking white balance settingBlack balance memory Adjusting the black balanceUse this to execute ABB Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Shutter modesItems to be set and what is set Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signalsSelecting the recording system Selecting the audio input signalsAdjusting the audio signal recording levels Concerning what is setUser bit memory function Setting the time dataSetting the user bits CTL Vtcg Time Date P-iRECRegion Setting the internal clock’s date and timeExternally locking the time code Setting the time codeTime code when the battery is replaced Operating procedure for external lockingExamples Setting the Umid informationConcerning the user bit setting during external lock To release the external lockMenu displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic menu operations To set an item to on or OFF Selecting the user menusTo increment the value To decrement the valueSelecting the viewfinder screen display items Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder lamp displaysMode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsAllocated to User InformationButtons Display White BAL switchFilter positions Cumulative gainZoom Viewfinder screen display selection Mode CheckZoom Setting the camera ID Setting the marker displaysSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Checking the return video signal on the viewfinder Mode check screen displays Mode Check button functionMarker check screen displays Marker Select button function Setting items and details Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching Selecting the video output signalsSelecting the F.AUDIO Level control function Setting items and what is setFunctions which can be selected Handling the setup card Setting the color temperature manuallyData handling Selecting the file No Setup card operationsFormatting the setup card Saving the data settings on the cardGiving a title to the selected file Saving the data settings to the selected fileLoading the data of the selected file Loading the data saved on the cardWriting the setting data in the user area How to use the user dataLoading the user data Writing the setting data used for the scene files How to use the scene file dataReading the setting data used for the scene files Scene Read User Data # Scene SEL Write Reset # Read Scene Read User Data Scene SEL Write Reset White BAL switch How to use the lens file dataOperation method without performing File menu operations Reference Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type Using the Anton Bauer battery packBattery holder Label Surface Using the BP-90 type battery packConnect here BP-90 type battery case Using the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 type battery packNP-1 type Battery case +12V Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionUsing an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is usedLens socket Lever for Securing the lens Mount cap Attaching the lensMark Adjusting the white shading of the lens Adjusting the lens flangeApprox meters Set the White BAL selector switch to a or B, Giving a title to the selected file no Storing the lens file dataReading the lens file data When using the front microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen using an external microphone When using a UniSlot wireless receiver When using a wireless receiverWhen using an audio component When using an externally connected wireless receiverDetaching the unit from the tripod attachment Adjusting the position of the shoulder padMounting the unit on a tripod Attaching the shoulder beltExample showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the rain cover Attaching the Front Audio Level control knobPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Tape travel inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function inspection Inspecting the VTR unitSelf-diagnosis function Inspection using external microphonesInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Push Connectors and signalsREC Warning Battery ENDSlack Tape ENDHumid Wireless RFServo Tape Near END Battery Near ENDError codes Error codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connectorPush in and turn at Emergency ejectEmergency Eject screwHow to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists CAM System ModeRED Option Mode 6SEC REC FunctionOn Memory ONE Shot26P EXT For Output SELGenlock INTMatrix 1 ROPColor Correction LOW Setting Black Strech MID SettingHigh Setting $ Master GainDirection Additional DTL=SKIN Tone Area Flare For setting the Master GammaKNEE/LEVEL GammaVideo level Camera SettingsVF Displays Zebra pattern displayBAR VF INDICATOR1VF Marker User BOXSAVE&TAPE VF INDICATOR2Mode Check IND 7 !LEDShutter Speed Camera IDShutter Select Split SW ModeUser SW SmpteUser SW Gain White Balance ModeCard R/W Select FileIris Card READ/WRITEInitialize DiagnosticLens File System CheckReview Black ShadingWhite Shading VTR FunctionBattery SETTING1 BATTERY/TAPEData storage Range HYTRON120 END Battery SETTING25 MIC/AUDIO1 7 TC/UB 6 MIC/AUDIO2Umid SET/INFO VTR DiagOption Config DfltID MIX INH Analog component output Video SystemAudio System Other Connectors Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Input Connector Time Code Output ConnectorPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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