Basic procedures | Panasonic AJ- E instruction

Chapter 3 Recording and playback

3-2 Basic procedures

This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording.

Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly.

*For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1 Inspections prior to shooting.”

From providing the power supply to loading the cassette

1 Attach a fully charged battery pack.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that the HUMID display is not showing and that at least 5 segments of the remaining battery charge display are lighted.

≥If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it goes off.

≥When five or more segments of the remaining battery charge display have not lighted, first check the battery setting. If there is nothing wrong with the battery setting, replace the existing battery pack with a fully charged battery pack.

3 Check that there are no cables around the cassette holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

4 After checking the following points, insert the cassette tape and close the cassette holder.

≥Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab

≥Tape slack

Up to performing the switch settings

Provide the power supply, and load the cassette. Next, set each switch as shown in the figure below, and then proceed to operate.

Switch settings for shooting and recording		3
	AUDIO SELECT
OUTPUT:	CH 1/CH 2:
CAM/AUTO KNEE ON	AUTO

TCG:

F-RUN or R-RUN

		GAIN:
		Normally set to 0 dB; change to
	Aperture:	a more suitable value if the
	Aperture:	picture is too dark.
	Automatic	picture is too dark.
	Automatic

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Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Basic procedures, From providing the power supply to loading the cassette

Contents

Model No Operating Instructions $ do not Remove Panel Cover by Unscrewing Lithium Battery To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Chapter Maintenance Inspections Specifications 106Menu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit ≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided System configuration≥ Built-in time code generator/reader ≥ Metadata supported Power supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF Bars Video OUT Character switch = Output SEL output signal selection switch? Video OUT video signal output connector @ ECU Remote remote control connector Menu operation section CTL Time code related section Display window and its displays Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes NDF Slave Hold W Mode displays Time code-related switch settings and display itemsTCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Displays relating to the time code Viewfinder section Cassette tapes Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttons News REC function SDC615 Scene-to-scene continuityScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times PRE-RECORDING function SDC905 Procedure for shooting in the on modesInterval REC function ONE Shot When the Interval REC mode is to be exited When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is toProcedure for shooting in the ONE Shot mode Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modes Retake function When the Retake function is to be exitedRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speeds Adjusting the white balance Adjusting the white balance and black balanceWhite balance detection area Output CAM When the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically When there is no time to adjust the white balanceAuto tracking white balance setting White balance memories Adjusting the black balance Black balance memoryUse this to execute ABB Setting the shutter mode and speed Setting the electronic shutterShutter modes Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter Setting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSelecting the recording signals Items to be set and what is set Adjusting the audio signal recording levels Selecting the audio input signalsConcerning what is set Selecting the recording system Setting the user bits Setting the time dataCTL Vtcg Time Date P-iREC User bit memory function Region Setting the internal clock’s date and time Time code when the battery is replaced Setting the time codeOperating procedure for external locking Externally locking the time code Concerning the user bit setting during external lock Setting the Umid informationTo release the external lock Examples Menu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations To increment the value Selecting the user menusTo decrement the value To set an item to on or OFF Viewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder lamp displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display items Mode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appears Information Allocated to UserButtons Filter positions White BAL switchCumulative gain Display Zoom Mode Check Viewfinder screen display selectionZoom Setting the marker displays Setting the camera IDSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Mode check screen displays Mode Check button function Checking the return video signal on the viewfinderMarker check screen displays Marker Select button function Setting the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting the video output signals Setting items and details Setting items and what is set Selecting the F.AUDIO Level control functionFunctions which can be selected Setting the color temperature manually Handling the setup cardData handling Formatting the setup card Setup card operationsSaving the data settings on the card Selecting the file No Giving a title to the selected file Saving the data settings to the selected file Loading the data of the selected file Loading the data saved on the card How to use the user data Writing the setting data in the user areaLoading the user data How to use the scene file data Writing the setting data used for the scene filesReading the setting data used for the scene files Scene Read User Data # Scene SEL Write Reset # Read Scene Read User Data Scene SEL Write Reset How to use the lens file data White BAL switchOperation method without performing File menu operations Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack Reference Using the BP-90 type battery pack Battery holder Label SurfaceConnect here BP-90 type battery case Using the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Using an AC power supply Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used +12V Attaching the lens Lens socket Lever for Securing the lens Mount capMark Adjusting the lens flange Adjusting the white shading of the lensApprox meters Set the White BAL selector switch to a or B, Giving a title to the selected file no Storing the lens file data Reading the lens file data Audio input signal preparations When using the front microphoneWhen using an external microphone When using an audio component When using a wireless receiverWhen using an externally connected wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiver Mounting the unit on a tripod Adjusting the position of the shoulder padAttaching the shoulder belt Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment Attaching the rain cover Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Inspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Manual audio level adjustment function inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspection Inspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Push Connectors and signals Slack Battery ENDTape END REC Warning Wireless RF HumidServo Error codes Battery Near ENDError codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connector Tape Near END Emergency Emergency ejectEject screw Push in and turn at Menu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists System Mode CAMRED Option Mode On Memory REC FunctionONE Shot 6SEC Genlock Output SELINT 26P EXT For Matrix 1 ROP Color Correction LOW Setting High Setting MID Setting$ Master Gain Black Strech Additional DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area KNEE/LEVEL For setting the Master GammaGamma Flare VF Displays Camera SettingsZebra pattern display Video level VF Marker VF INDICATOR1User BOX BAR Mode Check IND VF INDICATOR27 !LED SAVE&TAPE Camera ID Shutter SpeedShutter Select User SW SW ModeSmpte Split User SW Gain White Balance Mode Iris FileCard READ/WRITE Card R/W Select Lens File DiagnosticSystem Check Initialize White Shading Black ShadingVTR Function Review BATTERY/TAPE Battery SETTING1Data storage Range HYTRON120 END Battery SETTING2 5 MIC/AUDIO1 7 TC/UB 6 MIC/AUDIO2 Umid SET/INFO VTR Diag Config Dflt OptionID MIX INH Video System Analog component outputAudio System Time Code Input Connector Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Output Connector Other Connectors Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH