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Contents For your safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Features .................................................................................................................................
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Overview This new-generation HD camera is designed to support the 720P or 1080I format. The 720P or 1080I video format can be selected using the menu settings. This model uses newly developed 2/3 CCDs with a million pixels [1280 (H) 720 (V)]. By taking a fresh approach to the on-chip lens, CCD structure and processes, these new CCDs embody dramatically improved sensitivity, smear and dynamic range specifications compared with conventional CCDs, and they achieve a high performance which is
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Controls and their functions Lens mount (Bayonet type) INCOM2 PGM level control [INCOM2 PGM] This is where the lens is mounted. This is used to adjust the INCOM2 and PGM mixing level. Lens clamp lever RET-A selector switch [RET A] The lens is inserted into the lens mount , and this lever This switch is used to select the return images to be is then turned to clamp the lens in place. switched by RET-A. Lens cable and mic cable clamps RET-B selector switch [RET B] These are used to c
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Controls and their functions RCB connector [RCB] Optical filter selector switch [FILTER LOCAL] The simplified remote control unit (RCB, optional This is pressed to adjust the optical filter manually. accessory) is connected to this connector. When it is pressed again, the optical filter can be controlled by the ROP. External power supply input connector [DC IN] The input of the external DC power supply is connected Monitor output selector switch [MONI SEL] to this connector. (DC 12V) Th
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Controls and their functions JOG dial button Lens connector [LENS] Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed The lens cable is connected to this connector. moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings are established by operating this dial button. Front MIC1 connector [MIC1] For details on the menu operations, refer to the section A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. on the menu operations. The power supply for the microphone can be connected fr
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Mounting the lens 1 Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap. 4 Inser t the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector. LENS connector Lens clamp lever Mount cap 2 Align the center mark on the lens with the groove at the For details on handling the lens, refer to the instructions top center of the lens mount, and mount the lens. that accompany the lens. Depending on the lens mounted, it may be necessary to perform the following lens and camera
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Adjusting the lens flange back Adjust the flange back (distance from the surface where the lens is mounted to the surface where the images are formed) if the subject fails to be precisely focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle settings when zoom operations are to be performed. Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be adjusted again unless the lens is replaced. Adjustment method For details on the adjustment method and positions of the lens parts, refer also to the i
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Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder 1 Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF 5 Connect the plug to the viewfinder’s connector. position. When connecting the plug to the viewfinder’s connector, 2 Attach the accessory mounting plate to the viewfinder. ensure that it is fully and securely inserted. Remove mounting plate from the viewfinder. Mounting plate supplied to AK-HC931BP Detaching the viewfinde
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Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Left or right position adjustment Forward or backward position adjustment 1 Loosen the stopper screw. 1 Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing le ver towards the outside to release it from the locked Stopper screw position. Lever Viewfinder Viewfinder 2 Move the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust its position. 2 Move the viewfinder forward or backward to adjust its position. 3 Tighten the
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Connecting the microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder. 1 Open the microphone holder. 4 If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded so requires, set the AUDIO IN switch to F. Microphone holder AUDIO IN switch 2 Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw. Clamp screw 3 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN connector on
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Mounting the camera on a tripod Use the tripod attachment, available as an optional Detaching the camera from the tripod attachment accessory, to mount the camera on a tripod. While pushing the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera toward the back. 1 Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. Tripod attachment Consider the center of g ravity of the camera and tripod together when selecting the holes for attaching the camera. Check that
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Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the multi-format camera (AK-HC931BP) and peripheral components is described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU930P) is not required unless a multiple number of cameras are to be controlled. The basic system configuration includes the lens, multi-format camera, 2 viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote operation panel (ROP). System block diagram Large lens Master setup unit Build-up un
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Component system configuration Outline of peripheral components Component connections in an SD system 1 Camera control unit (CCU: AK-HCU931P) 1 Component connections This is the multi-format camera’s camera control unit. It Refer to pages 19 to 21 for the component connections. is connected to the multi-format camera using an optical After all the components ha ve been connected (the fiber cable (optional accessory). monitor system may be connected afterward), set the As a standard f eatu
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System connections 1 (with multi-format camera) 2 viewfinder AJ-HVF20P Camera control unit Lens AK-HCU931P Multi-format camera AK-HC931BP ROP cable Remote operation panel AK-HRP931P Before proceeding with the connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position. Connect the multi-format camera to the CCU. Connect the ROP cable to the CCU and ROP. When the camera power switch is set to ON after the CCU main power switch has been set to ON, the camera can be controlled using the RO
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System connections 2 (with build-up unit) Large lens Build-up unit AK-HBU931P 8 LCD viewfinder AK-HVF931P Camera control unit AK-HCU931P Multi-format camera AK-HC931BP ROP cable Remote operation panel AK-HRP931P 20
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Multi-format camera
AK-HC931BP
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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For your safety FCC Note: CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to DO NOT OPEN Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). interference when the equipment is operated in a NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. commercial environment. This equipment generates,
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For your safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 2) Keep these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from 3) Heed all warnings.
