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Camera/VTR
Operating Instructions
Model No. AJ- E
Model No. AJ- E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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$DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY WARNING: UNSCREWING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY cover. No user serviceable parts inside. FROM ALL LIQUIDS—USE AND STORE ONLY Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING CAUTION: LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. HAZARD, REFER
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Attention/Attentie Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. O At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een O batterij. Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein chemisch afval weg te doen. To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Main Pow
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Contents 4-5 Setting the time data ................................ 33 Chapter 1 General .................................... 6 4-5-1 Setting the user bits ..................................... 33 1-1 Features of the camera unit ...................... 6 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time .... 34 1-2 Features of the VTR unit ........................... 7 4-5-3 Setting the time code ................................... 35 1-3 System configuration ................................ 8 4-5
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Contents 7-3-11 FLARE ......................................................... 89 5-4 Audio input signal preparations ............. 67 7-3-12 CAMERA SETTING .................................... 90 5-4-1 When using the front microphone ............... 67 5-4-2 When using an external microphone ........... 67 7-4 VF .............................................................. 90 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver ................... 68 7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS .......................................
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Chapter 1 General The models AJ-SDC615 and AJ-SDC905 are camera recorders featuring three CCD image sensors which each have a 2/3-inch on-chip lens. The AJ-SDC905 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats. (The AJ-SDC615 supports only the SDC905 SDC615 DVCPRO format.) Both camera recorders feature a compact size, light weight, low power consumption, high image quality, high sensitivity, excellent mobility and outstanding dust-proof and moisture-proof characteristics. They are ideally suite
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Chapter 1 General 1-2 Features of the VTR unit 1 ≥ DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supported SDC615 ≥ NEWS REC function SDC905 This function especially supports shooting in the context of news gathering or documentary filming to ensure that The VTR unit compresses the images using a component shutter opportunities are not passed up. digital recording system that uses the latest compression By controlling the start key acknowledgment time, the unit technology, and for the sound it employs non-compr
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Chapter 1 General ≥ Built-in time code generator/reader ≥ DVCPRO (IEEE 1394 digital input/output) connector provided This enables the time code information to be recorded on The unit is standard equipped with an input/output the dedicated sub-code track and played back. connector for signals complying with the IEEE 1394 standard. ≥ Metadata supported This connector can be connected with an external unit using The unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit an IEEE 1394 cable. to be rec
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section 5 7 6 2 6 2 9 8 : 1 4 3 > = ; < 1 POWER switch : Lens mount cap This switch turns the power ON and OFF. To remove the cap, push the lens lever 9 up. Keep the cap in place while the lens is not attached. 2 Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack. ; Lens cable/microphone cable clamp This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or microphone 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4-pin)
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (input system) = < > ; : 3 7 2 6 8 ? 4 ? @ 5 9 1 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) 5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2) Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The connectors (XLR, 3-pin) power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. An audio component or microphones are connected here. 2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording 6 LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 48V)
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (output system) 9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) SDC615 MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or CH1O1/2OCH2 selector switch 2 audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. This is linked with the MONITOR SELECT STOMIX With the AJ-SDC905 , the signals to be output SDC905 selector switch and used to select the sound which is to be can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT outp
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 1 4 9 8 D G H 6 5 /REW FF/ EJECT STOP PLAY/PAUSE ª 1/; E F : 3 ; ? @ 2 <567 > = C AB I 2-3 Shooting and recording/playback When white balance or black balance are being function section automatically adjusted and the switch is pressed again to either the AWB side or to the ABB side, the automatic adjustment for the side pressed will be stopped. Shooting and recording (camera unit) The adjusted value in this case is the value before automatic adjustment
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch 9 MARKER SELECT button This switch selects the video signals which are to be output This is used to select the marker information displays on from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or the viewfinder screen. Each time it is pressed, the two video monitor. marker information display screens set by the menu are CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: switched in the following sequence: A (A marker display) 5 2 The images shot by the
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions = OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch B GENLOCK IN connector This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO The reference signal is input to this connector when OUT connector and MON OUT connector. genlock is to be established with the camera unit or when VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera the time code is to be externally locked. This signal can images are output from the connectors; in the also be used as the return signa
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions F PLAY/PAUSE button 2-4 Menu operation section This is pressed to view the playback picture on the viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor. The button’s lamp comes on during playback. When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set to pause 2 in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), and the button’s lamp flashes. If the unit is left in the pause mode for two minutes, it automatically changes to the stop (STOP) mode. G REW (rewind) button and lamp 4 W
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-5 Time code related section 4 5 6 9 1 3 2 8 7 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) 7 “+” button, “–” button The reference signal is input to this connector when These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure genlock is to be established with the camera unit or when in the digit which was made to flash by the SHIFT button 8 the time code is to be externally locked. when the time code or user bits are to be set. 2 TC IN connector (BNC) 8 SHIFT button Supply
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-6 Warning/status display section 2-7 Display window and its displays Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and audio channel level displays 2 1 2 Remaining tape display The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments. The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is set to 3 minutes or 5 minutes using TAPE REMAIN/∫ on the VTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE” 4 screen. Each time the number of minutes set for the segments elapses, one segment is cleared.
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Time code-related switch settings and display items Mode displays W: Lights when the 16:9 aspect ratio mode is established. GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. GPS : Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation. DISPLAY switch TCG switch position Display item P-REC: Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set for position pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turned off. iREC:Lights
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 8 Back tally lamp 2-8 Viewfinder section This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. = > ; 7 9 When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden. 2 : 9 Eyepiece < : Diopter adjustment ring 1 This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter in such a way that the user can see the image on the viewfinder screen most clearly. 8 ; Connecting plug ON 4
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Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-1 Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape Checking for tape slack Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the reel in the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to turn, it means Set the POWER switch to ON. 1 there is no tape slack. When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation. HUMID display Ejecting the cassette tape While the power
