At the normal (NOR) position, the lens is operating with normal lens iris openings

Notes:

1 If this switch is used, be sure to return it to the detent NOR position after use.

2If the camera is aimed at an extremely bright object, such as the sun or a lamp, vertical bars (smear) may appear in the picture. This is a peculiar phenomenon of the CCD and is quite normal. Try as much as possible to avoid shoot- ing scenes wth extremely bright light, as this ibis could also be harmful to the camera.

10.Scene File Selection Switch

(SCENE FILE, USER A/B/1/2/3)

This switch is used to select the most suitable camera conditions for various scenes to obtain the best pic- ture

1:Studio Mode

This position is suitable for shooting in normal condition

Note: This level is adjusted under the condition of 2000 lux, 3200º K at F8

2:ENG Mode

This position is suitable for shooting under fluo- rescent, halogen or outdoor lighting

Note: The selection of fluorescent, halogen or outdoor lighting can be selected on the Main Menu.

3:Low Light Mode

This position is suitable for low illumination level

shooting

USER A/B: The camera conditions can be set to the desired level by the user

12.Back Light Compensation Switch

(BACK LIGHT COMP ON/OFF)

When backlight affects the picture, turn on this switch for a clear picture.

Note: Be sure to set the Auto Iris Button of the lens to the A (Auto) position or activate the Electronic Light Control

13.Page Switch (PAGE)

By repeated pressing of this switch, the Initial Set and User Set menus can be changed in the viewfinder or on the monitor.

14. Item / I Noise Suppress Switch (ITEM/I-NS)

When the User Set Switch is set to the position 1 or 2,

this switch is used to move the cursor to the various

items in the menu.

When the User Set Switch is set to the OFF position,

the I Noise Suppress in the menu can be selected by

this switch.

Note: Noise of the I axis on the vector can be sup-

pressed when the Detail Level Selection Switch

19. User Set Switch (USER SET 1, 2, OFF)

By setting this switch to the position 1, a Menu select- ed by the Scene File Switch is displayed in the viewfinder and menu setting is available.

By setting this switch to the position 2, a Menu select- ed by the Scene File Selection Switch is displayed in the viewfinder and the monitor.

To display the normal picture in the viewfinder or on the monitor set this switch to the OFF position (The menu is kept under the last condition)

Note: To select the USER A or USEREB Menu,. set the the Scene File Selection Switch (10) to the USER position while pressing the Page Switch (13) or Check Button (25)

When setting the Scene File Selection Switch (10) to the USER position without the Page Switch or Check Button, the last selected menu of USER A or B is displayed.

19. High Light Chroma Switch (HL CHROMA ON/OFF)

This Switch is used to obtain the goad picture in the

high brightness condiition.

By setting this switch to the ON position. The low or poslrio

3.Set this switch to the NOR position when the cam- era is used together with the Remote Control Unit (RCU)

8.68-pin Multi Connector

When mounting the dockable VCR or the AW-AD 500AE Camera Adaptor, engage the 68-pin connec- tors on the Camera Head and VCR/VTR Adaptor, or Camera Adaptor.

9.Recording/Tally Indicator (REC TALLY)

This indicator changes to one of thesethree threecolours,colours, depending on the camera mode.

This indicator lights red when the camera is set to the recordlng mode (through the VTR Start/Stop Button). and informs that the scene is being recorded. The Tally Indicator also lights when the camera is in full system operation together with the Remote Control Unit and Special Effects Generator. In case a tape is not loaded or the tape end is reached, or if the servo mechanism is working improperly, this indicator will start blinking to warn the operator of such faults. This Indicator lights green when the camera is set to the shutter on mode. This indicator lights yellow when the camera is set to the recordlng mode and the shutter on mode is selected.

Note: If a portable VTR is not connected to the cam- era, the Recording/Tally Indicator will not light.

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11.Electronic Shutter On/Off Switch (SHUTTER,

ON/OFF)

This switch is used to select the Electronic Shutter On/Off mode.

When setting this switch to the ON position, the shutter speed is in a speed set by the menu

Notes:

1In the electronic shutter operatlon, the light of the object/scene is taken in a short period of time. Therefore, higher shutter speeds require greater scene illumination.

Shutter Speed

Minimum Illumination (at F8)

 

 

1/120 sec.

1000 lux

 

 

 

1/250 sec.

2000

lux

 

 

 

1/500 sec.

4000

lux

 

 

 

1/1000 sec.

8000

lux

 

 

 

1/2000 sec.

16000

lux

 

 

1/4000 sec.

32000 lux

 

 

1/10000 sec.

80000 lux

 

 

 

2 . In the electronic shutter operation, the vertical smear of CCD is emphasized since greater light intensity is required as mentioned above. Avoid shooting scenes which contain extremely bright objects. Refer to PECULIAR PHENOMENA OF THE CCD on page 59

3The white balance may be disturbed if the 1/1000 - 1/10000 sec. electronlc shutter IS operated while the camera is in the +18 dB high gain condition

(20) is set to the HIGH or LOW position

15. Up/Zone Switch (UP/ZONE)

 

When the User Set Switch is set to the position 1 or 2,

the On mode of an item can be selected and/or the

level of an item can be increased in the menu by this

switch.

 

When the User Set Switch is set to the OFF position

the display on or off of the centre marker or safety

zone into t h e viewfinder c a n b e

selected b y this

switch

 

Notes:

 

1 The marker shows the electronic

centre of the pic-

ture and might not coincide with the optical centre of the picture

2.The center marker on/off and type of safety zone can be set by the Sub Menu

16.Down/Level Indicator Switch (DOWN/IND)

When the User Set Switch is set to the position 1 or 2. the Off mode of an item can be selected and/or the level of an item can be decreased in the menu When the User Set Switch is set to the OFF position,

t h e display On/Off of t h e z e b r a pattern into t h e viewfinder can be controlled by pressing this switch Picture images exceeding a specified level (95 IRE) will produce a zebra pattern barely visible

Note: The zebra level can be set by the Sub Menu

17.Clean DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Selection

Switch (DNR OFF, LOW, HIGH)

This switch is used to improve the S/N ratio on the screen

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high level can be selected in the Sub Menu or User

Ser menu

Note: When the HL CHROMA is set to the HIGH posi-

tion, the object in the high brightness condition

might be coloured.

20. Detail Level Selection Switch

(DTL, LEVEL-HIGH/LOW/OFF)

The detail/aperture level can be selected b y this switch in three steps. Set this switch to the desired position while observing the sharpness of the picture

N o t e : W h e n over modulation h a s occurred with recordlng or playing back the VTR, set this switch to LOW position.

21. Recording Time Reset Button (RESET)

The accumulated recording time is displayed in the viewfinder under REC TIME while the Check Button

(25)is pressed. The tune can be reset to ‘0 MIN’ by pressing either this button or the one on the AG-7450A VTR. Thus total recording time can easily be checked by first pressing this button at the outset of a new recording and then checking REC TIME at the end of the recording by pressing the check button Note: The REC TIME displayed in the viewfinder and

the one dilsplayed on the AG-7450A might be difdif- - ferent.

22.Lens Iris Control (IRIS)

The auto Iris level can be adlusted by thls conir When replacing the lens, check the output signal of the camera and make any necessary adjustment with this control if required

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Panasonic AW-F575E manual Scene FILE, User A/B/1/2/3, Back Light Comp ON/OFF, On/Off, Dtl, Level-High/Low/Off