TCG time code selector switch, Tally lampF | Panasonic PAJ- AJ- P

Controls and Their Functions

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ÑTCG (time code selector) switch

This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator.

F-RUN:This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation.

Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time code to an external source.

SET: This position is used for setting the time code or user’s bit.

R-RUN:This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succes- sion of unedited shots.

Warning/Status Display Section

ÒTally lampF

This is activated when the TALLY switch Ó is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording by the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or LOW).

ÓTALLY switchF

FThe viewfinder is an op- tional accessory with the AJ-D900WA.

(The viewfinder in the

illustration is the AJ-VF10P.)

This controls the tally lamp Ò.

HIGH: The tally lamp is made brighter.

OFF: The tally lamp is extinguished.

LOW: The tally lamp is made darker.

ÔBack tally lamp

This functions in the same way as the tally lamp Ò when the back tally switch Õ is set to ON.

ÕBack tally switch

This controls the back tally lamp Ô. ON: The back tally lamp operates.

OFF: The back tally lamp does not operate.

ÖWARNING lamp

This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.

×LIGHT switch

ON: This illuminates the display window Ø.

OFF: This extinguishes the display window illumination.

ØDisplay window

The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc. are displayed in this window.

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Panasonic PAJ- AJ- P TCG time code selector switch, Tally lampF, Tally switchF, Back tally lamp, Back tally switch

Contents

Operating Instructions For your safety Battery Contents Contents General and Features Features of the Camera Section Four filter disks as standard equipment Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference valueCharacter display function Auto close function Audio functions Remote controlFunctions and circuits for assuring high picture quality Recording by an external VTR Features of the VTR section System Configuration AJ-VF20WP Power Supply Section Controls and Their Functions Accessory Mounting Section Audio Function Section Monitor Select audio channel selector switch Alarm warning tone volume controlMonitor volume control Monitor sound selector switch Shooting Recording/Playback Function Section White BAL white balance memory selector switch Knob and filter settings are listed belowSynchro scan adjustment switches ¬ CC/ND Filter filter selector knob Gain gain selector switch ¯ Output output signal selector/AUTO Knee switch² Shutter switch Video OUT connector BNC ¶ CAM OUT camera output connector BNC · VTR Start button ¸ VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch¹ Mode Check button Super Gain button inside sliding cover ¿ FF fast forward button ½ Eject cassette eject button¾ REW rewind button Play playback button Menu Operation Section Time Code-Related Section Reset button TC in connector BNCTC OUT connector BNC Display switch Back tally switch TCG time code selector switchTally switchF × Light switch Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack Power SupplyUsing a 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 Adjustment method Adjusting the Lens FlangeAdjusting the Flange Back Adjusting the White Shading White shading adjustment procedurePage Adjusting the Position Adjusting the diopter Adjusting the Diopter and ScreenAdjusting the Eyepiece Position Adjusting the screen Remounting the eyepiece Detaching the EyepieceDetach the eyepiece Detaching the Viewfinder Mounting the Viewfinder Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Mount the microphone holder 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 Setting Menu Configuration Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the ViewfinderName Function outline Reference Changing the setting menu configuration Displaying the setting menu Basic Setting Menu OperationsChanging Selecting the desired item Changing the settingsReturning to the default settings Changing the ON/OFF selection Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Shutter speed/mode display Remaining battery level displayExtender display 100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 Iris value display Safety zone markerAudio level 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 Min s frm Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level DisplaysDisplays Min Frm TC or CTL Time code User bit Time Code-Related DisplaysSET CTL Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu Setting Adjustments and Setup During RecordingAdjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu 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 Auto W/B BAL switch When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically AdjustedError messages related to white balance adjustment Error message Meaning Treatment Adjusting the Black Balance Menu SET/OFF OFF Output CAM ABB OK Shutter Modes Setting the Electronic ShutterMode Shutter speed Application Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed 120 250 500 1000 2000 Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Changing the lris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range Adjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder Adjusting the Audio LevelManually Adjusting the Audio Level Limiter When the optimal level cannot be set 40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 E0 Setting the Time Code Setting the Time DataTime code status during battery replacement Hexadecimal Setting the User BitSet the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN Display Locking the Time Code to an External Source External Lock Operation ProcedureExample 1 Locking the time code to an external signal Example of connections for external locking Setting Time Data Using the user dataUser data operations Ejecting setup cards Setup Card OperationsSetup Card Handling Inserting setup cards Setup Card Data Operations Formatting setup cards OFF When data is not formattedSetup card is not Insert a card Inserted Disk cannot be Card may be Formatted Defective. Replace Writing set data to cards Protecting stored data When data is not writtenSetup card is not Format the card Formatted Data cannot be written on Card may be Defective. Replace When data is not read out Reading out data stored on cards Inserting cassettes CassettesInserting and Ejecting Cassettes Checking that there is no slack in the tape Preventing Accidental Erasure Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run outEjecting cassettes Basic Procedures Recording Audio Select CH1/CH2 Auto Shooting images 1-2Tape operation buttons Successive Shooting While recording is paused Successive Shooting in Other Cases Playback-Checking Recorded Contents Pin Signal Precautions When Connecting an External VTRPower supply Connection With an External VTR Starting Recording Checking the Function SettingsConnections If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording Tape running mode Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY SwitchViewing playback images on the viewfinder Connections Using the 26-pin/12-pin Output AdaptorRecording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Mounting the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor Á26P Control on Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switchesSwitching from the internal VTR to the external VTR Starting recording 100 RET ButtonLens RET button functions Replacing the Backup Battery 101 ROP Screen Setting Menu Screens102 Marker Screen VF Display Screen 103Menu screen display methods Shutter Speed Screen 104Camera ID Screen Variable Remarks Synchro Scan Screen 105LED Screen SET UP Card 1/2, 2/2 Screen 106 107 BATT/TAPE Alarm ScreenMain Function Screen Function 1/5 Screen 108Function 2/5 Screen 109 Function 3/5 Screen 110 Function 4/5 Screen Super Gain screen 111Function 5/5 Screen Video OUT Menu ENG LOW Setting Screen 112 113 MID Setting ScreenThis page sets the middle level Gamma High Setting Screen114 Black ENG Level 1/6 Screen 115Level 2/6 Screen 116 Level 3/6 Screen Level 4/6 Screen 117Flare ENG 118 Level 5/6 Screen 119 Level 6/6 Screen VF Operation Screen 120Lens ADJ Screen Time Date Screen 121Menu Select 1/3 Screen 122 Menu Select 2/3 Screen 123 Menu Select 3/3 Screen Auto Shading Screen Diagnostic Screen124 Initialize Screen 125 ING 126 Tape END Emergency eject Error CodesCode Contents 127 Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras MaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads 128 129 Set the switches as followsInspections Before Shooting Inspection Preparations 130 Inspecting the VTR Section 131Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions Tape Running Inspections 132 General Specifications133 Camera Section 134 AccessoriesVTR Section 135 Related Components Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company