Panasonic AJ-HDC27V, AJ- P Time Date screen, VTR Initialize screen, VTR User Menu Select screen

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Setting menu screens

(VTR MAIN MENU)

 

 

 

 

TIME DATE screen

The time/date settings are performed on this screen.

Item

 

Variable

VF

 

Remarks

 

 

 

range

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR

00

 

 

—99

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/DATE

 

==

ENG

For entering the time and

SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR INITIALIZE screen

The VTR MENU settings are initialized and the user data is saved on this screen.

Item

Variable

VF

 

Remarks

range

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ FACTORY

==

ENG

For returning the menu

DATA

 

 

 

data to the factory

 

 

 

 

settings.

 

 

 

 

WRITE VTR

==

ENG

For saving the VTR MENU

USER DATA

 

 

 

data inherent to the user

 

 

 

 

into the unit’s memory.

 

 

 

 

 

VTR USER MENU SELECT screen

This is the index screen for opening the screens containing the items to be registered on the VTR unit’s

USER MENU.

SUB menu

VF

 

Remarks

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION

ENG

Index for opening the FUNCTION

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

BATTERY/TAPE

ENG

Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

VTR VF

ENG

Index for opening the VTR VF

INDICATOR

 

 

INDICATOR screen.

 

 

 

MIC/AUDIO

ENG

Index for opening the MIC/AUDIO

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

TC/UB

ENG

Index for opening the TC/UB screen.

 

 

 

 

VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen

The settings for saving the menu data onto the setup card and loading the data from it are performed on this screen.

 

Item

Variable

VF

 

Remarks

 

range

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ

 

==

ENG

For loading the VTR data

 

 

 

 

 

from the setup card.

 

 

 

 

 

WRITE

 

==

ENG

For saving the VTR data

 

 

 

 

 

onto the setup card.

 

 

 

 

 

READ USER

 

==

ENG

For loading the VTR user

DATA

 

 

 

 

area data contained in the

 

 

 

 

 

unit’s internal memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

DIAGNOSTIC screen

The use statuses and software versions are displayed on this screen.

Item

Variable

VF

 

Remarks

range

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATION

==

ENG

Operating time with power

 

 

 

 

ON.

 

 

 

 

DRUM RUNNING

==

ENG

Number of hours the drum

 

 

 

 

has rotated.

 

 

 

 

THREADING

==

ENG

Number of times tapes

 

 

 

 

have been loaded.

 

 

 

 

VTR SYSCON

==

ENG

For displaying the version

 

 

 

 

of the system

 

 

 

 

microcomputer.

 

 

 

 

SERVO

==

ENG

For displaying the version

 

 

 

 

of the servo

 

 

 

 

microcomputer.

 

 

 

 

MECHACON

==

ENG

For displaying the version

 

 

 

 

of the mechanism control

 

 

 

 

microcomputer.

 

 

 

 

FRONT

==

ENG

For displaying the version

 

 

 

 

of the LCD panel drive

 

 

 

 

microcomputer.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Indicates safety information Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenContents Error codes MaintenanceSpecifications Emergency ejectIntroduction FeaturesFeatures of the camera unit 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 SeePin no Signal Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used 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 viewfinderLever Viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder positionLock 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 strapExample showing use of the Shan RC700 rain cover Connecting the extension control unitAttaching the 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 camera ID Switching the display modeSetting the marker displays Displays relating to time codes Displays relating to errors and warningsScreen displays JOG dial button Adjusting the date and timeDial button to select 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 areaExample of display When Filter INH is set to onFilter B is restored 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 ratePress the JOG dial button, and set the desired scan reverse Setting the scan reverseScan reverse Adjusting the audio level Manual audio level adjustmentsFactory setting is OFF LimiterX x 2 4 0 Setting the time dataSetting the user’s bit 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 eject the setup card Setup card operationsHow to insert 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 fileREAD/WRITE screen, and perform steps When the data saving isFormat Error 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 ExampleCAM Main Menu Setting menu configurationItems indicated with 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 UserVariable Remarks Range VF Display screenVF Marker screen 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 screenExample CAM Card READ/WRITE screenCAM Card R/W Select screen Lens ADJ screen Lens adjustments are performed on this screenGENLOCK/IRIS 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 TRIM13Auto Battery Setting screen¢ on 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 inspectionInspections relating to the time code and user’s bit Inspection using external microphonesManual audio level adjustment function inspection Specifications Connector Section VTR Video SystemVTR Audio System VTR Tape Transport SystemRelating to power supply Maintenance productsViewfinder Relating to external VTRsF0601W @ VQT9419

AJ- P, AJ-HDC27V specifications

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The AJ-P series introduces the innovative P2 card technology, which significantly enhances workflow efficiency. The P2 card system offers high-speed data transfer and reliable storage options. With multiple card slots, it's possible to shoot for extended periods without interruption, as footage can be recorded simultaneously across multiple cards. This feature minimizes downtime, allowing production teams to maintain momentum during critical shooting schedules.

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The ergonomic design of the AJ-HDC27V and AJ-P series ensures comfortable handling during extended shooting sessions. The cameras are equipped with user-friendly controls and customizable settings, allowing operators to fine-tune their shooting experience. Features such as focus assist, waveform monitor, and peaking functions empower videographers to achieve precise shots.

Moreover, both camera lines support advanced video compression formats, including AVC-Intra and DVCPRO HD. This ensures high-quality recordings with manageable file sizes, optimizing storage and editing workflows. The AJ-P series also includes built-in scene file settings, enabling quick adjustments for various shooting environments.

In summary, the Panasonic AJ-HDC27V and AJ-P series offer professionals in the video production industry state-of-the-art technology and versatile features that enhance the shooting experience. With their exceptional imaging capabilities, efficient storage solutions, and user-friendly design, these cameras are a reliable choice for delivering high-quality visual storytelling.
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