Panasonic AJ-HDC27A operating instructions Shooting, Tape function buttons

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Recording

Shooting

1-1Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, and set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” if the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time.

If the white balance and/or black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of the FILTER control (outer).

1-2When adjusting the white balance on the spot

Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B,” and adjust the white balance as follows:

(1)Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB position and adjust the white balance.

(2)Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position and adjust the black balance.

(3)Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB position and adjust the white balance again.

For details on how to adjust the white balance, refer to “Adjusting the white balance and black balance” (pages 47 to 51).

2 Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the focus and zoom.

3 When the electronic shutter is to be used, set the shutter speed and operating mode.

O For details, refer to “Setting the electronic shutter” (pages 52 and 53).

4 Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start recording.

During recording, the REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

5 To stop the recording, press the VTR START button again.

The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.

Tape function buttons

During recording, the tape function buttons (EJECT, REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) will not work.

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Contents AJ- P Indicates safety information FCC NoteContents Setting menu screens CAM MenusFeatures Features of the camera unitIntroduction Wide-ranging video gain selection Piece filter disc sets available as standard accessoriesRemote control Character display functionFeatures of the VTR unit SHAN-RC700 System ConfigurationFUJINON/CANON AJ-EC3Power supply section Parts and their functionsAudio function section Audio in audio input selector switchCUE switch An audio component or microphones are connected hereMonitor volume adjustment control DC OUT DC power output socketAlarm warning alarm 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 HD SDI OUT connector BNC Shutter switchECU Remote remote control connector 6- pin SDI switchCharacter switch = VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switchVTR Start button @ Eject button Mode Check button? User 1 and User 2 buttons REW buttonBack tally lamp unit Back tally switchLight switch Display windowMenu operation section Time code related sectionTCG time code selector switch Reset buttonDisplay switch Hold buttonPower output socket for lighting Lighting control switch Power supplyUsing the Anton/Bauer battery pack Removal lever Battery packUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack Using the Sony BP-90 battery packWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium- ion batteryUsing an AC power supply Pin noMark Attaching the lensMount cap Lens socketAdjusting the lens flange Adjustment methodApprox meters Shutter OFF Adjusting the white shadingGain L 0 dB 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 ViewfinderAJ-HVF27P Locking screw Audio in switchesAudio input preparation Mic holderScrews provided with mic holder When attaching a microphone to the main unit for useAttaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder optional accessory 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 Viewfinder lamp displays Batt battery lampVTR Save VTR power-saving lamp TALLY/REC recording lampSetting the lamp displays Setting item Description of setting$ Display items and where they are displayed Viewfinder screen status displays@ Master gain setting display Battery voltage displaySafety zone markers Color temperature display PRE/A/BSelectable items On the VF Indicator screen of CAM MenuSelecting the display items Selecting the display itemsMessage Display modes and setting change messagesSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes ScanSwitching the display mode Setting the camera IDSetting the marker displays Screen displays Displays relating to errors and warningsTime code-related switch settings and display items Displays relating to time codesAdjusting the date and time Adjustments and setup using the setting menusSet the switches as shown in the figure Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance Output CAMWhen the color temperature is lower than 2500 K Message appearing while the adjustment is in progressMessage appearing upon completion of the adjustment When the color temperature is higher than 5600 KMessages relating to white balance adjustment When the white balance cannot automatically be adjustedWhen there is no time to adjust the white balance White balance memoriesWhen Filter INH is set to on Example of displayAdjusting the black balance Auto W/B switchShutter modes Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Available shutter modes and shutter speedsChanging the shutter speed and mode selection range Setting the synchro scan modeLimiter Adjusting the audio levelManual audio level adjustments Audio Level+ button Setting the time dataSetting the user’s bit ButtonSetting the time code Time code when the battery is replacedExternally locking the time code When locking to an external signalUser’s bit setting when the time code is externally locked Example of connections for external lockSaving the user data How to use the user dataUser data operation Loading the user dataSetup card operations How to eject the setup cardHow to insert the setup card Config NG Formatting the setup cardError message Remedial action ErrorSaving the data settings on the card Give a title to the selected fileSelect the file No Format Error Write NGRead NG Loading the data saved on the cardLoad the data of the selected file No FileLoading a cassette tape Ejecting the cassette when the battery has no chargeCassette tapes 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 Color playback Lens RET button functionsRec review Playback checking what has been recordedRetake function Other VTR functionsNews REC function Interval REC intermittent recording functionUser menu When the power is switched on Status displayMenu operations Engineer menuUser menu Basic setting menu operationsDisplaying menus Engineer menuExample Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settingsOperations common to the user menu and engineer menu 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 DIGITAL13CAM Main Menu 2 screen Setting menu screens CAM MenuCAM Main Menu 1 screen CAM Main Menu 3 screenMatrix screen Setting menu screens CAM Main MenuROP screen ROP Remote Operation Panel is set on this screenColor Correction 2 screen Phase ENGColor Correction 1 screen SAT UserLow level gain is set on this screen LOW Setting screenMID Setting screen Middle level gain is set on this screenAdditional DTL2 screen High Setting screenAdditional DTL 1 screen High level gain is set on this screenKNEE/LEVEL screen Knee settings of the camera are performed on this screenSkin Tone DTL 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 Normal VF Display screenVF Marker screen ChangeCamera ID is set on this screen VF Indicator screenCamera ID screen IrisShutter Speed screen LED screenShutter speed is set on this screen Super Gain screen Camera SW Mode screenModes of the camera switches are set on this 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 2 screen CAM User Menu Select 1, 2 and 3 screensCAM User Menu Select 1 screen CAM User Menu Select 3 screenWhite Shading screen Black Shading screenFlare screen Colorimetry screenEvaluation screen Diagnostic screenInitialize screen Option screenOModulation measurement screen OResolution measurement screenOS/N 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 TRIM14 BATTERY/TAPE screenPRO14 TRIM13Battery Setting screen VTR VF Indicator screen MIC/AUDIO settings are performed on this screenMIC/AUDIO screen CH3/4 ChselCH1/2 MIX100 PresetTC/UB screen Regen101 TimeEXT VTR User Menu Select screen Time Date screenVTR Initialize screen VTR Card READ/WRITE screen103 104 Tally lamp 105LCD display What the warning Indicates106 Indicates VTR unit’s operationLamp flashes once a second Error codes Emergency eject107 Condensation Head cleaning MaintenanceReplacing the backup battery Cleaning inside the viewfinderInspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspection 109Inspecting the viewfinder Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions Inspecting the VTR unitTape travel inspection Inspection using external microphones Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function inspection Earphone and speaker inspectionSpecifications VTR Audio System Connector SectionVTR Video System VTR Tape Transport SystemViewfinder Relating to power supplyMaintenance products Relating to external VTRsF1200W1021 @ VQT9102-1