Panasonic AJ- P, AJ-HDC27V operating instructions Contents

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Introduction . .

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Screen. .displays

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Features . . . .

 

 

Remaining battery charge and audio channel level

 

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Features of the camera unit

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and remaining tape displays

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Features of the VTR unit

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Displays relating to errors and warnings

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System configuration

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.Displays. .8relating to time codes

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Parts and their functions

 

 

Adjusting the date and time

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Power supply section

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Adjustments and setup using the setting

 

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menus

 

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Accessory mounting section

 

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Adjusting the white balance and black

 

Audio function section

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Viewfinder section

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balance

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Shooting (recording)/playback function section . .13

 

Adjusting the white balance

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Warning/status display section

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Adjusting the black balance

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Menu operation section

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Setting the electronic shutter

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Time code related section

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Shutter modes

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Power supply . .

 

 

Setting the shutter mode and speed

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Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack . . .

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Changing the shutter speed and mode selection

 

Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack

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range

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Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack

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Setting the synchro scan mode

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Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack . . .

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Variable frame rate

Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium-ion battery

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Setting the frame rate . . .

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Using an AC power supply

 

 

Scan reverse

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when the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used . .

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Setting the scan reverse

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Attaching the lens

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Adjusting the audio level

Adjusting the lens flange

.Manual26 audio level adjustments

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Adjusting the white shading

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Adjusting the viewfinder

 

 

Setting the time data

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Attaching the viewfinder

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Setting the user’s bit

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Detaching the viewfinder

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Setting the time code . . .

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Adjusting the viewfinder position . . .

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Externally locking the time code

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Audio input preparation

 

 

How to use the user data

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When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder

 

Setup card operations

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(optional accessory) for use

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Formatting the setup card

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When attaching a microphone to the main unit for

 

Saving the data settings on the card

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Loading the data saved on the card

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When connecting a microphone to the

 

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Cassette tapes

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MIC IN jack . .

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Recording

 

 

When connecting a microphone to the

 

 

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Shooting

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AUDIO IN connector

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Scene-to-scene continuity

 

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When using a wireless microphone

 

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Playback

 

 

When connecting audio components

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Mounting the unit on a tripod

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Attaching the shoulder strap

 

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Rec review

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Color playback

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Adjusting the shoulder pad position

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Lens RET button functions

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Attaching the rain cover

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Other VTR functions . . .

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Connecting the extension control unit

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NEWS REC function

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Viewfinder lamp displays

 

 

RETAKE function

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Setting the

lamp displays

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INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)

 

Viewfinder screen status displays

 

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function

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Menu operations . . . .

 

Selecting the display items

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Display modes and setting change messages . .

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Basic setting menu operations

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Switching the display mode

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Displaying sub-menus and deciding on

 

Setting the marker displays

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settings

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Setting the camera ID

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Setting menu configuration .

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Contents Operating Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Indicates safety informationContents Emergency eject Error codesMaintenance SpecificationsFeatures Features of the camera unitIntroduction Remote control Piece filter disc sets available as standard accessoriesAutomatic aperture reference value finely adjusted Generation of color bar signals and reference audio signalsFeatures of the VTR unit AJ-HP23LP AJ-CL12LP AJ-HP32LP AJ-HP46LP System ConfigurationFUJINON/CANON SHAN-RC700Parts and their functions Power supply sectionLevel Audio function section1MIC in microphone input jack XLR, 3-pin 2AUDIO Level CH1/CH2 audio channel 1= Monitor Select audio channel selector Switch DC OUT DC power output socketAlarm warning alarm volume adjustment control Monitor volume adjustment controlViewfinder section White BAL white balance memory selector $ Control settings and filter selectionSynchro scan adjustment switches $ Examples of filter selectionGain gain selector switch $ OUTPUT/AUTO Knee switch setting positionHD SDI OUT connector BNC Shooting recording/playback function section Shutter switchThis is set to on when the electronic shutter is to ECU Remote remote control connector 6- pinVTR Start button Shooting recording/playback function section SDI switchCharacter switch = VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch@ Eject button Mode Check buttonShooting recording/playback function section ? User 1 and User 2 buttonsDisplay window Back tally switchLight switch Back tally lamp unitTime code related section Menu operation sectionHold button Reset buttonDisplay switch TCG time code selector switchOPanasonic OAnton/Bauer OSony Power supplyUsing the Anton/Bauer battery pack Attach the battery packUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack See Using the Sony NP-1 battery packUsing the Sony BP-90 battery pack Detach the battery mountUsing an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is usedPin no Signal Lens socket Attaching the lensMount cap MarkAdjustment method Adjusting the lens flangeAlways be sure to leave the electronic shutter at OFF Adjusting the white shadingTo L 0 dB Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of color irregularitiesRepeat step White shading adjustment is now completeSwitch Extender function, and repeat stepsDetaching the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinderViewfinder is an optional accessory Attaching the viewfinderAdjusting the viewfinder position LockLever Viewfinder AJ-HVF27P Audio input preparationOpen the mic holder Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screwLocking screw Attaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder optional accessoryRemove the screws used to attach the mic holder Screws provided with mic holderAudio in connectors When connecting a microphone to the MIC in jackWhen connecting audio components When using a wireless microphoneGrooves until it clicks into place Mounting the unit on a tripodAttach the tripod attachment to the tripod Tripod attachmentShoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strapBottom section Check that the shoulder strap is securely fastenedConnecting the extension control unit Attaching the rain coverExample showing use of the Shan RC700 rain cover TALLY/REC recording lamp Batt battery lampVTR Save VTR power-saving lamp Viewfinder lamp displaysOther items SettingSetting item Description of setting StepsViewfinder screen status displays Color temperature display PRE/A/B Battery voltage displaySafety zone markers @ Master gain setting displaySelectable items On the VF Indicator screen of CAM MenuOn the VTR VF Indicator screen of VTR Menu Selecting the display itemsMessage Display modes and setting change messagesSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes On the VF Indicator screenSwitching the display mode Setting the marker displaysSetting the camera ID Displays relating to errors and warnings Screen displaysDisplays relating to time codes Adjusting the date and time Dial button to selectJOG dial button Set the switches as shown in the figure Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance Sequence AWB white balance adjustmentMode Adjust the lens apertureSet the Auto W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then Release itWhite balance search area When there is no time to adjust the white balanceMessages relating to white balance adjustment White balance memoriesWhen Filter INH is set to on Filter B is restoredExample of display Output CAM Adjusting the black balanceAuto W/B switch Aperture is automatically set to CloseAvailable shutter modes and shutter speeds Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Shutter modesOn the Shutter Speed screen of CAM MENU, Setting the synchro scan modeVariable frame rate Setting the frame rateSetting the scan reverse Scan reversePress the JOG dial button, and set the desired scan reverse Limiter Adjusting the audio levelManual audio level adjustments Factory setting is OFFSetting the time data Setting the user’s bitX x 2 4 0 Time code when the battery is replaced Setting the time codeRespectively User’s bit setting when the time code is externally lockedWhen locking to an external signal Externally locking the time codeLoading the user data How to use the user dataUser data operation Saving the user dataSetup card operations How to insert the setup cardHow to eject the setup card To exit the menu Formatting the setup cardError message Remedial action CAM Main MenuGive a title to the selected file Select the file NoWhen the data saving is Format ErrorREAD/WRITE screen, and perform steps Read NG Loading the data saved on the cardLoad the data of the selected file To load the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR CardTo prevent accidental erasure Cassette tapesLoading a cassette tape Ejecting the cassette tapeRecording Tape function buttons When adjusting the white balance on the spotShooting Select the filter to match the lighting conditionsDuring rec-pause Scene-to-scene continuityColor playback PlaybackLens RET button functions Rec reviewInterval REC intermittent recording function Other VTR functionsNews REC function Retake functionDisplay method Menu operationsUser menu Engineer menuPress the Menu button Displaying menusUser menu Engineer menuExample To the user menuSetting menu configuration Items indicated withCAM Main Menu F16 ADJ VF Diaplsy VF Marker VF IndicatorLED Camera SW Mode Shutter White Preset Extender Filter Black STRROP Modulation Resolution Sensitivity DetailResolution Detail Detection Correct DIGVTR Main Menu CAM Main Menu 3 screen Setting menu screensCAM Main Menu 1 screen CAM Main Menu 2 screenCamera matrix is set on this screen ROP screenMatrix screen ROP Remote Operation Panel is set on this screenSAT User Phase ENGColor Correction 1 screen Color Correction 2 screenMiddle level gain is set on this screen LOW Setting screenMID Setting screen Low level gain is set on this screenHigh level gain is set on this screen High Setting screenAdditional DTL 1 screen Additional DTL2 screenSet on this Knee settings of the camera are performed on this screenSkin Tone DTL screen KNEE/LEVEL screenDetail User Camera Setting screenGamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen Gamma screenVF Display screen VF Marker screenVariable Remarks Range Iris VF Indicator screenCamera ID screen Camera ID is set on this screenViewfinder is set to on or OFF on this screen Shutter Speed screenLED screen Shutter speed is set on this screenSuper Gain screen Camera SW Mode screenFrame Mode screen Modes of the camera switches are set on this screenCAM Card READ/WRITE screen CAM Card R/W Select screenExample Lens adjustments are performed on this screen GENLOCK/IRIS screenLens ADJ screen CAM User Menu Select 3 screen CAM User Menu Select 1, 2 and 3 screensCAM User Menu Select 1 screen CAM User Menu Select 2 screenColorimetry screen Black Shading screenFlare screen White Shading screenOption screen Diagnostic screenInitialize screen Evaluation screenOSensitivity measurement screen OResolution measurement screenOS/N measurement screen OModulation measurement screenVTR Main Menu screen ALL Function screenVTR’s functions are set on this screen 2.0TRIM13 BATTERY/TAPE screenPRO14 TRIM14Battery Setting screen ¢ onAuto MIC/AUDIO screen VTR VF Indicator screenCH1/2 101TC/UB screen TCG/TCR ENG 103OFF LCD User Display OFF ENGVTR User Menu Select screen Time/date settings are performed on this screenTime Date screen VTR Initialize screenREC Start ENG Pause Timer ENGNews REC ENG Humid OPE ENGTape IND ENG PowerTC Mode ENG UB Mode ENG107 Also by warning tones heard from the speaker or earphone108 Emergency eject Error codesCleaning inside the viewfinder MaintenanceReplacing the backup battery Head cleaningVTR SAVE/STBY Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspection Inspecting the camera unitInspecting the viewfinder Tape travel inspection Inspecting the VTR unitInspection using external microphones Manual audio level adjustment function inspectionInspections relating to the time code and user’s bit Specifications VTR Tape Transport System Connector SectionVTR Video System VTR Audio SystemRelating to external VTRs Relating to power supplyMaintenance products ViewfinderVQT9419 F0601W @

AJ- P, AJ-HDC27V specifications

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