Panasonic AJ-HDC27A operating instructions At least one-fourth of the screen width, Hunting

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Adjusting the white balance and black balance

Adjusting the white balance

3 Erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen.

A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall) near the subject may be used as a substitute for the white pattern.

The size of the white object required is shown in the figure below.

At least one-fourth of the screen width

At least one-fourth of the screen height

6 While the adjustment is in progress, the following message appears on the viewfinder screen (but only when “2” or “3” has been set as the display mode).

AWB ACTIVE

Message appearing while the adjustment is in progress

7 Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message similar to the one shown in the figure now appears.)

The adjustment value is automatically saved in the memory (A or B) which was set in step 1.

AWB A OK 3.2K

<Note>

Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.

4 Adjust the lens aperture.

5 Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then release it.

The switch returns to the center, and the white balance is automatically adjusted.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

<Note>

When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to the AWB side when the white balance is being adjusted automatically (AWB ACTIVE), the adjustment operation will stop.

The adjusted value in this case is the value before automatic adjustment was performed.

Message appearing upon completion of the adjustment

8 A message such as the following appears if the color temperature of the subject is lower than 2500 K or higher than 5600 K.

The downward pointing arrow indicates that the color temperature is lower than the display temperature; conversely, the upward pointing arrow indicates that the it is higher than the display temperature.

AWB A OK 2.5K m

When the color temperature is lower than 2500 K

AWB A OK 5.6K m

When the color temperature is higher than 5600 K

<Note>

When a zoom lens with an automatic aperture function is used, aperture hunting may occur. Adjust the aperture’s gain control (marked as IG, IS, S, etc.) provided with the lens.

For details, refer to the operating instructions which accompany the lens.

Hunting:

The auto iris response is repeated, causing the brightness levels of the image to become inconsistant.

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Contents AJ- P Indicates safety information FCC NoteContents Setting menu screens CAM MenusFeatures Features of the camera unitIntroduction Piece filter disc sets available as standard accessories Remote controlWide-ranging video gain selection Character display functionFeatures of the VTR unit System Configuration FUJINON/CANONSHAN-RC700 AJ-EC3Power supply section Parts and their functionsAudio in audio input selector switch CUE switchAudio function section An audio component or microphones are connected hereDC OUT DC power output socket Alarm warning alarm volume adjustment controlMonitor volume adjustment control = Monitor Select audio channel selector switchViewfinder section Synchro scan adjustment switches White BAL white balance memory selector switch$ Examples of filter selection Output output signal selector/AUTO Knee switch $ OUTPUT/AUTO Knee switch setting positionGain gain selector switch Shutter switch ECU Remote remote control connector 6- pinHD SDI OUT connector BNC SDI switchCharacter switch = VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switchVTR Start button Mode Check button ? User 1 and User 2 buttons@ Eject button REW 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 packPower output socket for lighting Lighting control switch Removal lever Battery packUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack Using the Sony BP-90 battery packUsing the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium- ion battery Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used Pin noAttaching the lens Mount capMark Lens socketAdjusting the lens flange Adjustment methodApprox meters Adjusting the white shading Gain L 0 dBShutter OFF Menu button JOG dial buttonWhite BAL switch Or B Auto W/B BAL switch CAM Main MenuAttaching the viewfinder Stopper screwAdjusting the viewfinder position Lever ViewfinderLocking screw Audio in switches Audio input preparationAJ-HVF27P Mic holderWhen attaching a microphone to the main unit for use Attaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder optional accessoryScrews provided with mic holder Locking screwWhen connecting a microphone to the MIC in jack When connecting a microphone to the Audio in connectorAudio in connectors When using a wireless microphone When connecting audio componentsMounting the unit on a tripod Tripod attachment Pan headTripod attachment Red lever Adjusting the shoulder pad position Attaching the shoulder strapBottom section Connecting 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 the lamp displays Setting item Description of setting$ Display items and where they are displayed Viewfinder screen status displaysBattery voltage display Safety zone markers@ Master gain setting display Color temperature display PRE/A/BOn the VF Indicator screen of CAM Menu Selecting the display itemsSelectable items Selecting the display itemsDisplay modes and setting change messages Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modesMessage ScanSwitching the display mode Setting the camera IDSetting the marker displays Displays relating to errors and warnings Time code-related switch settings and display itemsScreen displays Displays relating to time codesAdjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menusAdjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balanceSet the switches as shown in the figure Output CAMMessage appearing while the adjustment is in progress Message appearing upon completion of the adjustmentWhen the color temperature is lower than 2500 K When the color temperature is higher than 5600 KWhen the white balance cannot automatically be adjusted When there is no time to adjust the white balanceMessages relating to white balance adjustment White balance memoriesWhen Filter INH is set to on Example of displayAdjusting the black balance Auto W/B switchSetting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speedShutter modes Available shutter modes and shutter speedsChanging the shutter speed and mode selection range Setting the synchro scan modeAdjusting the audio level Manual audio level adjustmentsLimiter Audio LevelSetting the time data Setting the user’s bit+ button ButtonSetting the time code Time code when the battery is replacedWhen locking to an external signal User’s bit setting when the time code is externally lockedExternally locking the time code Example of connections for external lockHow to use the user data User data operationSaving the user data Loading the user dataSetup card operations How to eject the setup cardHow to insert the setup card Formatting the setup card Error message Remedial actionConfig NG ErrorSaving the data settings on the card Give a title to the selected fileSelect the file No Format Error Write NGLoading the data saved on the card Load the data of the selected fileRead NG No FileEjecting the cassette when the battery has no charge Cassette tapesLoading a cassette tape Ejecting the cassette tapeFrom providing the power supply to loading the cassette RecordingShooting Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity During rec-pauseEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times Lens RET button functions Rec reviewColor playback Playback checking what has been recordedOther VTR functions News REC functionRetake function Interval REC intermittent recording functionWhen the power is switched on Status display Menu operationsUser menu Engineer menuBasic setting menu operations Displaying menusUser menu Engineer menuDisplaying sub-menus and deciding on settings Operations common to the user menu and engineer menuExample Press the JOG Dial buttonSetting menu configuration SAT/PHASECAM Main Menu Shutter White Preset Extender Filter Black STR F16 ADJSetting menu configuration VTR Main Menu PRO14 TRIM14 TRIM13 DIGITAL14 DIGITAL13Setting menu screens CAM Menu CAM Main Menu 1 screenCAM Main Menu 2 screen CAM Main Menu 3 screenSetting menu screens CAM Main Menu ROP screenMatrix screen ROP Remote Operation Panel 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 Skin tone detail of the camera is set on this screenCamera Setting screen Gamma settings of the camera are performed on this screenGamma screen VF Display screen VF Marker screenNormal ChangeVF Indicator screen Camera ID screenCamera ID is set on this screen IrisShutter Speed screen LED screenShutter speed is set on this screen Camera SW Mode screen Modes of the camera switches are set on this screenSuper Gain screen SmpteCAM 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 screenSetting menu screens VTR Menu VTR Main Menu screenSetting menu screens VTR Main Menu Function screenVTR’s functions are set on this screen BATTERY/TAPE screen PRO14TRIM14 TRIM13Battery Setting screen VTR VF Indicator screen MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on this screenMIC/AUDIO screen Chsel CH1/2CH3/4 MIXPreset TC/UB screen100 Regen101 TimeEXT Time Date screen VTR Initialize screenVTR User Menu Select screen VTR Card READ/WRITE screen103 104 105 LCD displayTally lamp What the warning Indicates106 Indicates VTR unit’s operationLamp flashes once a second Error codes Emergency eject107 Maintenance Replacing the backup batteryCondensation Head cleaning Cleaning inside the viewfinderInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionInspecting the camera unit 109Inspecting the viewfinder Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions Inspecting the VTR unitTape travel inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual audio level adjustment function inspectionInspection using external microphones Earphone and speaker inspectionSpecifications Connector Section VTR Video SystemVTR Audio System VTR Tape Transport SystemRelating to power supply Maintenance productsViewfinder Relating to external VTRsF1200W1021 @ VQT9102-1