Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Power supply and accessory mounting section

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section

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1POWER switch

This switch turns the power ON and OFF.

2Battery mount

This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack.

3DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4-pin)

When operating this unit using an AC power source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).

4BREAKER switch

If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to some problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off to protect the unit.

Push this button in after an inspection has been conducted or repairs performed inside the unit by a qualified service person. If there are no problems, the power will come back on.

5GPS connector

The connector from AJ-GPS900G, a GPS unit available as an optional accessory, is connected here.

6Shoulder belt fittings

The shoulder belt is attached here.

7Light shoe

Use this to attach the video light, etc.

8Lens mount (bayonet type)

The lens is attached to this mount.

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:Lens mount cap

To remove the cap, push the lens lever 9 up. Keep the cap in place while the lens is not attached.

;Lens cable/microphone cable clamp

This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or microphone cable.

<Tripod mount

Mount the tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700), available as an optional accessory, when the unit is to be anchored to a tripod.

=LENS jack (12-pin)

The connecting cord of the lens is connected to this jack. For further details on the lenses that can be used, refer to the operating instructions of the lenses concerned.

>Easy-to-adjust shoulder pad

The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted backward or forward so that the unit is balanced when it is carried on the user’s shoulder.

9Lens lever

This lever is tightened to secure the lens after it has been attached to the lens mount.

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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 Chapter Maintenance Inspections Specifications 106Menu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit ≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided System configuration≥ Built-in time code generator/reader ≥ Metadata supportedPower supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsVideo OUT Character switch = Output SEL output signal selection switch? Video OUT video signal output connector @ ECU Remote remote control connectorMenu operation section CTL Time code related sectionDisplay window and its displays Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes NDF Slave Hold WMode displays Time code-related switch settings and display itemsTCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Displays relating to the time codeViewfinder section Cassette tapes Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsNews REC function SDC615 Scene-to-scene continuityScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other timesPRE-RECORDING function SDC905 Procedure for shooting in the on modesInterval REC function ONE ShotWhen the Interval REC mode is to be exited When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is toProcedure for shooting in the ONE Shot mode Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesRetake function When the Retake function is to be exitedRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsAdjusting the white balance Adjusting the white balance and black balanceWhite balance detection area Output CAMWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically When there is no time to adjust the white balanceAuto tracking white balance setting White balance memoriesAdjusting the black balance Black balance memoryUse this to execute ABB Setting the shutter mode and speed Setting the electronic shutterShutter modes Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSelecting the recording signals Items to be set and what is setAdjusting the audio signal recording levels Selecting the audio input signalsConcerning what is set Selecting the recording systemSetting the user bits Setting the time dataCTL Vtcg Time Date P-iREC User bit memory functionRegion Setting the internal clock’s date and timeTime code when the battery is replaced Setting the time codeOperating procedure for external locking Externally locking the time codeConcerning the user bit setting during external lock Setting the Umid informationTo release the external lock ExamplesMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations To increment the value Selecting the user menusTo decrement the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder lamp displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsMode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsInformation Allocated to UserButtons Filter positions White BAL switchCumulative gain DisplayZoom Mode Check Viewfinder screen display selectionZoom Setting the marker displays Setting the camera IDSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Mode check screen displays Mode Check button function Checking the return video signal on the viewfinderMarker check screen displays Marker Select button function Setting the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting the video output signals Setting items and detailsSetting items and what is set Selecting the F.AUDIO Level control functionFunctions which can be selected Setting the color temperature manually Handling the setup cardData handling Formatting the setup card Setup card operationsSaving the data settings on the card Selecting the file NoGiving 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 cardHow to use the user data Writing the setting data in the user areaLoading the user data How to use the scene file data Writing the setting data used for the scene filesReading 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 How to use the lens file data White BAL switchOperation method without performing File menu operations Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the BP-90 type battery pack Battery holder Label SurfaceConnect here BP-90 type battery case Using the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Using an AC power supply Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used +12VAttaching the lens Lens socket Lever for Securing the lens Mount capMark Adjusting the lens flange Adjusting the white shading of the lensApprox 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 Audio input signal preparations When using the front microphoneWhen using an external microphone When using an audio component When using a wireless receiverWhen using an externally connected wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiverMounting the unit on a tripod Adjusting the position of the shoulder padAttaching the shoulder belt Detaching the unit from the tripod attachmentAttaching the rain cover Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Manual audio level adjustment function inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Push Connectors and signalsSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningWireless RF HumidServo Error codes Battery Near ENDError codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connector Tape Near ENDEmergency Emergency ejectEject screw Push in and turn atMenu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists System Mode CAMRED Option Mode On Memory REC FunctionONE Shot 6SECGenlock Output SELINT 26P EXT ForMatrix 1 ROPColor Correction LOW Setting High Setting MID Setting$ Master Gain Black StrechAdditional DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area KNEE/LEVEL For setting the Master GammaGamma FlareVF Displays Camera SettingsZebra pattern display Video levelVF Marker VF INDICATOR1User BOX BARMode Check IND VF INDICATOR27 !LED SAVE&TAPECamera ID Shutter SpeedShutter Select User SW SW ModeSmpte SplitUser SW Gain White Balance ModeIris FileCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectLens File DiagnosticSystem Check InitializeWhite Shading Black ShadingVTR Function ReviewBATTERY/TAPE Battery SETTING1Data storage Range HYTRON120 END Battery SETTING25 MIC/AUDIO1 7 TC/UB 6 MIC/AUDIO2Umid SET/INFO VTR DiagConfig Dflt OptionID MIX INH Video System Analog component outputAudio System Time Code Input Connector Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Output Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH