Panasonic AJ-HDC27V, AJ- P Menu operations, User menu, Engineer menu, Display method

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Menu operations

The setting menu operations are performed using the MENU button and JOG dial button. The menu configuration is divided into the camera unit’s setting menus and VTR unit’s setting menus.

It is possible to select the engineer menu which enables all the setting menu items to be set or, alternatively, the user menu which consists of individually tailored menus so that only those menus which will be used most frequently can be set.

User menu

The user menu was set when the unit was shipped. However, the user can change the configuration of the menus by selecting only those menus which will be used most frequently so that they will be tailored to the user’s individual needs.

Set the user menu on the USER MENU SELECT screen of the engineer menu. The data settings are saved in the non-volatile memory for long-term storage.

Display method

OWhen the MENU button is pressed, the camera unit’s USER menu screen which was set at the time of shipment is displayed.

OWhen the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR unit’s USER menu screen is displayed.

OWhen the MENU button is pressed once more, the menu screen display is cleared.

When the power is switched on

Status display

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Press the MENU button.

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Camera unit’s user menu

Press the MENU button.

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VTR unit’s user menu

Press the MENU button.

MENU switch

JOG dial button

Engineer menu

All the setting menu items can be set on this menu.

The data settings are saved in the non-volatile memory for long-term storage.

Display method

OHold down the MENU button for at least 3 seconds.

OWhen the MENU button is pressed again, the VTR unit’s MAIN MENU screen is displayed.

OWhen the MENU button is pressed once more, the menu screen display is cleared.

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The engineer menu is displayed at all times when the AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected to the unit for operating the unit by remote control.

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Contents Operating Instructions Indicates safety information Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenContents Error codes MaintenanceSpecifications Emergency ejectFeatures Features of the camera unitIntroduction 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 SeeUsing an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is usedPin 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 viewfinderAdjusting the viewfinder position LockLever 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 strapConnecting the extension control unit Attaching the rain coverExample 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 MessageSwitching 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 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 areaWhen Filter INH is set to on Filter B is restoredExample 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 rateSetting the scan reverse 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 time data Setting the user’s bitX 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 dataSetup card operations How to insert the setup cardHow 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 fileWhen the data saving is Format ErrorREAD/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 ExampleSetting menu configuration Items indicated withCAM 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 Display screen VF Marker 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 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 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 TRIM13Battery Setting screen ¢ onAuto 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 inspectionInspection using external microphones Manual audio level adjustment function inspectionInspections 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

AJ- P, AJ-HDC27V specifications

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