Cleaning the Video Heads, Smear | Panasonic AJ-D700P specs

Maintenance

Cleaning the Video Heads

Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use.

Cleaning the Viewfinder

Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder. Wipe the lens with lens cleaner available on the market.

Absolutely do not wipe the mirror. If dirt, etc. has adhered to the mirror, remove it using a air blower available on the market.

Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras

Smear

Smear occurs when shooting high-intensity subjects, and occurs more easily as the electronic shutter speed increases.

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Panasonic AJ-D700P Cleaning the Video Heads, Cleaning the Viewfinder, Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras, Smear

Contents

Operating Instructions For your safety Tery Contents 100 101 102 125 127 128 129 130 131 133 134 135 General and Features Features of the Camera Section Features Remote control Recording by an external VTR Features of the VTR section System Configuration Camera/VTR AJ-D700 Power Supply Section Controls and Their Functions Accessory Mounting Section Audio Function Section Alarm warning tone volume control Monitor volume controlMonitor Select audio channel selector switch Monitor sound selector switch Zebra zebra pattern switch ViewfinderPeaking control Contrast control CC/ND Filter filter selector knob White BAL white balance memory selector switchShooting Recording/Playback Function Section Output output signal selector/AUTO Knee switch OUTPUT/AUTO Knee switch setting positionsGain gain selector switch Shutter switch CAM OUT camera output connector BNC ECU Remote remote control connector 6-pinVideo OUT connector BNC VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch Mode Check buttonVTR Start button Super Iris button Eject cassette eject button REW rewind buttonFF fast forward button Play playback button Menu Operation Section Time Code-Related Section Multi TC IN/OUT, Audio OUT CH1/CH2 connector TC in side Reset buttonDisplay switch TC OUT side TCG time code selector switch Tally switchBack tally switch Light switch Using a battery pack Power SupplyUsing an Anton Bauer Battery Pack Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack Page Using a Sony Battery Pack Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack Using an AC Power Supply When using the AU-B110 AC Adaptor Mounting the Lens Adjusting the Flange Back Adjusting the Lens FlangeAdjustment method Adjusting the White Shading White shading adjustment procedure White BAL a or B Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position Adjusting the diopter Adjusting the Diopter and ScreenAdjusting the Eyecup Position Detaching the Eyecup Remounting the eyecup Detaching the Viewfinder Mounting the Viewfinder Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder Option Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Audio Input Preparations Mounting a Wireless Microphone Connecting an Audio Component When detaching the tripod attachment Mounting the Unit to a Tripod Mounting the Shoulder Belt Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Bottom Attaching the Rain Cover Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit Option Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder Setting Menu Configuration Changing the setting menu configuration Basic Setting Menu Operations Displaying the setting menuMarker Center Mark on Safety Zone Shutter ·WHITE Preset *EXTENDER ·FILTER ·SUPER Changing the settings Returning to the default settingsSelecting the desired item Changing the ON/OFF selection Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display Shutter ·WHITE Preset *EXTENDER ·FILTER Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Remaining battery level display Extender displayShutter speed/mode display 100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 Safety zone marker Audio level displayVTR Level Meter Iris value display Selecting Display Items Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Display mode Changing the Display Mode Setting the Marker Displays Setting the Camera ID Camera ID Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays DisplaysVTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays Slave TCG Hold Wide CTL PositionSET Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting MenuAdjustment/setup items at the setting menu Operation reference Setting the Gain Selector Value Setting the gain selector value Selecting Functions Selecting the required functions Menu SET/OFF OFF Adjusting the White Balance/Black BalanceAdjusting the White Balance AWB OK AWB Active When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically AdjustedError messages related to white balance adjustment Adjusting the Black Balance Message after adjustment is completed ABB OK Setting the Electronic Shutter Mode Shutter speedShutter Modes Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range Adjusting the Audio Level Manually Adjusting the Audio LevelAdjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder Limiter When the optimal level cannot be set Time code status during battery replacement Setting the Time DataSetting the Time Code User bit memory function Setting the User BitHexadecimal a B C D E F Display Example of connections for external locking Example 1 Locking the time code to an external signalLocking the Time Code to an External Source External Lock Operation Procedure Setting Time DataUser bit setting during external locking Releasing the external lock Setup Card Operations Setup Card HandlingEjecting setup cards Inserting setup cards Setup Card Data Operations Formatting setup cards When data is not written Data format error messages Error message ConditionSetup card is not Inserted Writing set data to cards Protecting stored data When data is not writtenData writing error messages Error message Condition When data is not read out Reading out data stored on cards Cassettes Inserting and Ejecting CassettesInserting cassettes Checking that there is no slack in the tape Ejecting cassettes Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run outPreventing Accidental Erasure Basic Procedures Recording Audio Select CH1/CH2 Auto Output CAM/AUTO Knee on Shooting images Tape operation buttons Successive Shooting While recording is paused Successive Shooting in Other Cases Playback- Checking Recorded Contents Precautions When Connecting an External VTR Power supplyPin Signal Connection With an External VTR Checking the Function Settings ConnectionsStarting Recording If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording Viewing playback images on the viewfinder Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY SwitchTape running mode Using the 26-pin Output Adaptor Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTRConnections Mounting the 26-pin output adaptor Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches Switching from the internal VTR to the external VTR26P Control on Starting recording RET Button Lens RET button functionsINT EXT Replacing the Backup Battery Setting Menu Screens Marker ScreenRemarks Range Display VF display Menu screen display methods User menu Setting the MenuVF Display Screen Camera ID Screen Shutter Speed ScreenCamera ID input Range Synchro Scan Screen LED ScreenVariable Remarks Range Display Variable SET UP Card Screen Variable Range DisplayH SET R/W User OFF ENG Variable Remarks Main Function ScreenVariable VF range display Function 1/5 Screen Function 2/5 Screen Function 3/5 Screen Function 4/5 Screen Function 5/5 Screen Time Date Screen LOW Setting Screen LOW Setting Master Gain MID Setting Screen MID Setting High Setting Screen High Setting Master GainMaster Gamma Black Level 1/6 Screen Skin Tone HUE Level 3/6 Screen Gamma ENG Level 4/6 ScreenFlare ENG Level 5/6 Screen Level 6/6 Screen Variable Range VF Operation Screen Lens ADJ Screen ADJADJ F16 ADJ ENG Menu Select 1/3 Menu Select 2/3 Screen Menu Select 2/3 OFF Level 5/6 ENG Level 6/6 VF Operation Lens ADJ Menu Select 3/3 ScreenMenu Select 3/3 Auto Shading Screen Remain ServoHumid Slack Bars Error Codes MaintenanceContents Condensation Cleaning the Video Heads Cleaning the ViewfinderCharacteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras Smear Inspections Before Shooting Inspection PreparationsInspecting the Camera Section Output Bars Inspecting the Viewfinder Tape Running Inspections Inspecting the Iris and Zoom FunctionsInspecting the VTR Section Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment FunctionsInspections when Using an External Microphone Earphone and Speaker Inspections Specifications GeneralCamera Section Viewfinder Accessories VTR Section Related Components Parts Information & Ordering