Panasonic AJ-HDC27V, AJ- P operating instructions VTR VF Indicator screen, MIC/AUDIO screen

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Setting menu screens	(VTR MAIN MENU)

VTR VF INDICATOR screen

The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is set on this screen.

Item			Variable				VF			Remarks
Item			range				display			Remarks
			range				display

TAPE (IND)			ON				USER	For switching the
			OFF				ENG	remaining tape display to
								ON or OFF.

BATTERY (IND)			ON				USER	For switching the battery
			OFF				ENG	voltage display to ON or
								OFF.

LEVEL METER			CH1				USER	For selecting what the
(IND)			CH1•CH2				ENG	audio level meter is to
			OFF					display.
								CH1	:
								The level of the CH1
								signals only is displayed.
								CH1•CH2		:
								The levels of both the
								CH1 and CH2 signals
								are displayed.
								OFF	: No display.

AUDIO IN (IND)	ON						USER	For switching the audio
			OFF				ENG	input display to ON or
								OFF.
								ON	:	The audio input is
										displayed.
								OFF	:	The audio input is
										not displayed.

TC (IND)	ON						USER	For switching the time
			OFF				ENG	code display to ON or
								OFF.
								ON	:	The time code is
										displayed.
								OFF	:	The time code is not
										displayed.

VTR WARNING			ALWAYS				USER	For setting when the
(IND)			NORMAL				ENG	VTR’s warnings are to be
			OFF					displayed.
								ALWAYS		:
								The warning display
								always appears when a
								warning has occurred.
								NORMAL		:
								The display appears for
								3 seconds after the
								warning occurred and for
								3 seconds after
								recording was started or
								completed.
								OFF	:
								The warning displays do
								not appear.

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

Item		Variable		VF			Remarks
Item		range		display			Remarks
		range		display

SAVE LED		SAVE&TAPE		USER	For setting the operation
		SAVE		ENG	of the SAVE lamp.
					SAVE	:
					This lights when the VTR
					SAVE/STBY switch has
					been set to SAVE.
					It goes off during
					recording.
					SAVE&TAPE		:
					This lights when the VTR
					SAVE/STBY switch has
					been set to SAVE.
					It goes off during
					recording.
					When the tape is
					approaching its end, it
					flashes in tandem with
					the warning alarm that
					sounds when tape-end is
					approaching.

MIC/AUDIO screen

The MIC/AUDIO	settings are					performed		on this
screen.

Item			Variable				VF				Remarks
Item			range				display				Remarks
			range				display

FRONT MIC			ON				USER		ON	:	The phantom power
POWER			OFF				ENG				is supplied to the
											front microphone.
									OFF	:	The phantom power
											is not supplied to the
											front microphone.

MIC LOWCUT			FRONT				USER		For setting the high-pass
CH1			REAR				ENG		filter for the CH1 mic input.
			F&R						FRONT		: The high-pass filter
			OFF								for the front mic
											input is set to ON.
									REAR		: The high-pass filter
											for the rear mic
											input is set to ON.
									F&R		: The high-pass
											filters for both the
											front and rear mic
											inputs are set to
											ON.
									OFF		: The high-pass filter
											for the CH1 input
											is set to OFF.

<Note>

The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are 200 Hz to 10 kHz.

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Contents Operating Instructions Indicates safety information Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenContents Error codes MaintenanceSpecifications Emergency ejectFeatures of the camera unit FeaturesIntroduction Piece filter disc sets available as standard accessories Automatic aperture reference value finely adjustedGeneration of color bar signals and reference audio signals Remote controlFeatures of the VTR unit System Configuration FUJINON/CANONSHAN-RC700 AJ-HP23LP AJ-CL12LP AJ-HP32LP AJ-HP46LPPower supply section Parts and their functionsAudio function section 1MIC in microphone input jack XLR, 3-pin2AUDIO Level CH1/CH2 audio channel 1 LevelDC OUT DC power output socket Alarm warning alarm volume adjustment controlMonitor volume adjustment control = Monitor Select audio channel selector SwitchViewfinder section $ Control settings and filter selection Synchro scan adjustment switches$ Examples of filter selection White BAL white balance memory selector$ OUTPUT/AUTO Knee switch setting position Gain gain selector switchShooting recording/playback function section Shutter switch This is set to on when the electronic shutter is toECU Remote remote control connector 6- pin HD SDI OUT connector BNCShooting recording/playback function section SDI switch Character switch= VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch VTR Start buttonMode Check button Shooting recording/playback function section? User 1 and User 2 buttons @ Eject buttonBack tally switch Light switchBack tally lamp unit Display windowMenu operation section Time code related sectionReset button Display switchTCG time code selector switch Hold buttonPower supply Using the Anton/Bauer battery packAttach the battery pack OPanasonic OAnton/Bauer OSonyUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack Using the Sony BP-90 battery packDetach the battery mount SeeWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used Using an AC power supplyPin no Signal Attaching the lens Mount capMark Lens socketAdjusting the lens flange Adjustment methodAdjusting the white shading To L 0 dBShoot a sheet of white paper devoid of color irregularities Always be sure to leave the electronic shutter at OFFWhite shading adjustment is now complete SwitchExtender function, and repeat steps Repeat stepAdjusting the viewfinder Viewfinder is an optional accessoryAttaching the viewfinder Detaching the viewfinderLock Adjusting the viewfinder positionLever Viewfinder Audio input preparation Open the mic holderAttach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw AJ-HVF27PAttaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder optional accessory Remove the screws used to attach the mic holderScrews provided with mic holder Locking screwWhen connecting a microphone to the MIC in jack Audio in connectorsWhen using a wireless microphone When connecting audio componentsMounting the unit on a tripod Attach the tripod attachment to the tripodTripod attachment Grooves until it clicks into placeAttaching the shoulder strap Bottom sectionCheck that the shoulder strap is securely fastened Shoulder strapAttaching the rain cover Connecting the extension control unitExample showing use of the Shan RC700 rain cover Batt battery lamp VTR Save VTR power-saving lampViewfinder lamp displays TALLY/REC recording lampSetting Setting item Description of settingSteps Other itemsViewfinder screen status displays Battery voltage display Safety zone markers@ Master gain setting display Color temperature display PRE/A/BOn the VF Indicator screen of CAM Menu On the VTR VF Indicator screen of VTR MenuSelecting the display items Selectable itemsDisplay modes and setting change messages Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modesOn the VF Indicator screen MessageSetting the marker displays Switching the display modeSetting the camera ID Screen displays Displays relating to errors and warningsDisplays relating to time codes Dial button to select Adjusting the date and timeJOG dial button Adjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balanceSequence AWB white balance adjustment Set the switches as shown in the figureAdjust the lens aperture Set the Auto W/B BAL switch to AWB, and thenRelease it ModeWhen there is no time to adjust the white balance Messages relating to white balance adjustmentWhite balance memories White balance search areaFilter B is restored When Filter INH is set to onExample of display Adjusting the black balance Auto W/B switchAperture is automatically set to Close Output CAMSetting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speedShutter modes Available shutter modes and shutter speedsSetting the synchro scan mode On the Shutter Speed screen of CAM MENU,Setting the frame rate Variable frame rateScan reverse Setting the scan reversePress the JOG dial button, and set the desired scan reverse Adjusting the audio level Manual audio level adjustmentsFactory setting is OFF LimiterSetting the user’s bit Setting the time dataX x 2 4 0 Setting the time code Time code when the battery is replacedUser’s bit setting when the time code is externally locked When locking to an external signalExternally locking the time code RespectivelyHow to use the user data User data operationSaving the user data Loading the user dataHow to insert the setup card Setup card operationsHow to eject the setup card Formatting the setup card Error message Remedial actionCAM Main Menu To exit the menuSelect the file No Give a title to the selected fileFormat Error When the data saving isREAD/WRITE screen, and perform steps Loading the data saved on the card Load the data of the selected fileTo load the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR Card Read NGCassette tapes Loading a cassette tapeEjecting the cassette tape To prevent accidental erasureRecording When adjusting the white balance on the spot ShootingSelect the filter to match the lighting conditions Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity During rec-pausePlayback Lens RET button functionsRec review Color playbackOther VTR functions News REC functionRetake function Interval REC intermittent recording functionMenu operations User menuEngineer menu Display methodDisplaying menus User menuEngineer menu Press the Menu buttonTo the user menu ExampleItems indicated with Setting menu configurationCAM Main Menu VF Diaplsy VF Marker VF Indicator LED Camera SW ModeShutter White Preset Extender Filter Black STR F16 ADJModulation Resolution Sensitivity Detail Resolution DetailDetection Correct DIG ROPVTR Main Menu Setting menu screens CAM Main Menu 1 screenCAM Main Menu 2 screen CAM Main Menu 3 screenROP screen Matrix screenROP Remote Operation Panel is set on this screen Camera matrix is set on this screenPhase ENG Color Correction 1 screenColor Correction 2 screen SAT UserLOW Setting screen MID Setting screenLow level gain is set on this screen Middle level gain is set on this screenHigh Setting screen Additional DTL 1 screenAdditional DTL2 screen High level gain is set on this screenKnee settings of the camera are performed on this screen Skin Tone DTL screenKNEE/LEVEL screen Set on thisCamera Setting screen Gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screenGamma screen Detail UserVF Marker screen VF Display screenVariable Remarks Range VF Indicator screen Camera ID screenCamera ID is set on this screen IrisShutter Speed screen LED screenShutter speed is set on this screen Viewfinder is set to on or OFF on this screenCamera SW Mode screen Frame Mode screenModes of the camera switches are set on this screen Super Gain screenCAM Card R/W Select screen CAM Card READ/WRITE screenExample GENLOCK/IRIS screen Lens adjustments are performed on this screenLens ADJ screen CAM User Menu Select 1, 2 and 3 screens CAM User Menu Select 1 screenCAM User Menu Select 2 screen CAM User Menu Select 3 screenBlack Shading screen Flare screenWhite Shading screen Colorimetry screenDiagnostic screen Initialize screenEvaluation screen Option screenOResolution measurement screen OS/N measurement screenOModulation measurement screen OSensitivity measurement screenVTR Main Menu screen Function screen VTR’s functions are set on this screen2.0 ALLBATTERY/TAPE screen PRO14TRIM14 TRIM13¢ on Battery Setting screenAuto VTR VF Indicator screen MIC/AUDIO screen101 CH1/2TC/UB screen 103 OFF LCD UserDisplay OFF ENG TCG/TCR ENGTime/date settings are performed on this screen Time Date screenVTR Initialize screen VTR User Menu Select screenPause Timer ENG News REC ENGHumid OPE ENG REC Start ENGPower TC Mode ENGUB Mode ENG Tape IND ENGAlso by warning tones heard from the speaker or earphone 107108 Error codes Emergency ejectMaintenance Replacing the backup batteryHead cleaning Cleaning inside the viewfinderInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionInspecting the camera unit VTR SAVE/STBYInspecting the viewfinder Inspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionManual audio level adjustment function inspection Inspection using external microphonesInspections relating to the time code and user’s bit Specifications Connector Section VTR Video SystemVTR Audio System VTR Tape Transport SystemRelating to power supply Maintenance productsViewfinder Relating to external VTRsF0601W @ VQT9419

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