Features of the VTR section | Panasonic AJ-PD900WP specs

Features

Features of the VTR section

Digital system

The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com- pression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides supe- rior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.

One of the following 6 modes can be selected for conducting recording and playback: 16:9P (50 Mbps), 4:3P (50 Mbps), 16:9i (50 Mbps), 4:3i (50 Mbps), 16:9i (25 Mbps), 4:3i (25 Mbps).

Rec review function

This function automatically rewinds the tape and plays back the last two seconds recorded, al- lowing recorded contents to be quickly checked.

Playback function

Playback pictures (black-and-white pictures) can be seen on the viewfinder screen. In addition, color playback pictures can be seen on a color monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT connector on the main unit.

Built-in time code generator/reader

Time code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track.

Locking of the time code to an external source

The built-in time code generator can be locked to an external generator. Also, the built-in time code generator uses a lithium battery as its back-up power supply, allowing time codes to be backed up for approximately one year even if power is not supplied to the unit.

Built-in DOLBY NR SystemF

A Dolby B Noise Reduction System is built in for audio recording in the longitudinal direction.

Successive shooting

Images can be shot successively within an accuracy of 0 –o1 frame simply by pressing the VTR START button or the lens VTR button.

FDolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol 0 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Panasonic AJ-PD900WP operating instructions Features of the VTR section

Contents

Operating Instructions Memory Back-Up Battery For your safetyBattery Contents Contents General and Features Features of the Camera Section Features Remote control Recording by an external VTR Features of the VTR section System Configuration AJ-PD900W 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 Shooting Recording/Playback Function Section Knob and filter settings are listed below Examples of filter settings to match shooting conditionsSynchro scan adjustment switches White BAL white balance memory selector switch ² Shutter switch ¯ Output output signal selector/AUTO Knee switchGain gain selector switch Video OUT connector BNC ¶ CAM OUT camera output connector BNC ¸ VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch ¹ Mode Check button· VTR Start button Super Gain button inside sliding cover ¼ Eject cassette eject button ½ REW rewind button¾ FF fast forward button ¿ Play playback button Menu Operation Section Time Code-Related Section TC in connector BNC TC OUT connector BNCReset button Display switch 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 the Sony BP-L60/BP-L90 lithium-ion Battery Pack Using an AC Power Supply When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap Adjusting the Flange Back Adjusting the Lens FlangeAdjustment method Adjusting the White Shading White shading adjustment procedure Menu SHIFT/ITEM Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position Adjusting the Diopter and Screen Adjusting the Eyecup PositionAdjusting the diopter Adjusting the screen Detach the eyecup Detaching the EyecupRemounting the eyecup Detaching the Viewfinder Mounting the Viewfinder Mount the microphone holder Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main UnitAudio 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 Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit Option Pin Cable ECU Connector Name Function outline Reference Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the ViewfinderSetting Menu Configuration Changing the setting menu configuration Changing Basic Setting Menu OperationsDisplaying the setting menu 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 Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Remaining battery level display Extender displayShutter speed/mode display 100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 Safety zone marker Audio level displayIris value display Center marker Selecting Display Items Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Changing the Display Mode Setting the Marker Displays Setting the Camera ID Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays DisplaysMin s frm Min Frm Time Code-Related Displays SETTC or CTL Time code User bit CTLPage Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting MenuSetting LOW/MID/HIGH Setting the Gain Selector Value Setting the gain selector value Selecting Functions Selecting the required functions Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Message during adjustment When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted Error messages related to white balance adjustmentWhen there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance Error message Meaning Treatment Adjusting the Black Balance Menu SET/OFF OFF Output CAM ABB OK Setting the Electronic Shutter Mode Shutter speed ApplicationShutter Modes Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed 120 250 500 1000 Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Changing the lris 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 40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 E0 Time code status during battery replacement Setting the Time DataSetting the Time Code Setting the User Bit Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUNHexadecimal Display Example 1 Locking the time code to an external signal Reference video signalLocking the Time Code to an External Source Example of connections for external locking 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 When data is not written Setup card is not Insert a card InsertedOFF Disk cannot be Card may be Formatted Defective. Replace Writing set data to cards When data is not written Setup card is not Format the card FormattedProtecting stored data Data cannot be written on Card may be Defective. Replace 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 Tape operation buttons 1-2Shooting images 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/12-pin Output Adaptor Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTRConnections Mounting the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switches Switching from the internal VTR to the external VTRÁ26P Control on Starting recording RET Button 100Lens RET button functions REC Check Replacing the Backup Battery 101 Setting Menu Screens 102Marker Screen Menu screen display methods Variable Remarks Range Display 103 VF Display ScreenMenu screen display methods Variable Remarks Range Display 104 Camera ID ScreenShutter Speed Screen Synchro ENG 105 Synchro Scan ScreenLED Screen Variable Remarks SET UP Card Screen 106 BATT/TAPE Alarm Screen 107Main Function Screen 50I Function 2/5 Screen 108Function 1/5 Screen 109 Function 3/5 Screen 110 Function 4/5 Screen Video OUT Menu ENG 111Function 5/5 Screen LOW Setting Screen 112 MID Setting Screen Dark detail setting It boosts the detail of the black areas113 This page sets the middle level High Setting Screen 114Gamma Black ENG Level 2/6 Screen 115Level 1/6 Screen 116 Level 3/6 Screen Flare ENG 117Level 4/6 Screen 118 Level 5/6 Screen 119 Level 6/6 Screen Lens ADJ Screen 120VF Operation Screen Menu Select 1/3 Screen 121Time Date Screen 122 Menu Select 2/3 Screen 123 Menu Select 3/3 Screen Data Reset Screen Diagnostic Screen124 Auto Shading Screen 125 ING 126 Tape END Error Codes Code ContentsEmergency eject 127 Maintenance 128 Set the switches as follows Inspections Before Shooting129 Inspection Preparations 130 Inspecting the Viewfinder 131 Inspecting the Iris and Zoom FunctionsInspecting the VTR Section Tape Running Inspections 132 Specifications 133General Camera Section VTR Section Accessories134 135 Related Components Panasonic Canada Inc