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Digital Camera/VTR
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Operating Instructions
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RBRC For your safety FCC NOTE: CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the DO NOT OPEN attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). This equipment has been tested and found to NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. comply with the limits for a Class A digital
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Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ÁUsing the Microphone not Mounted to General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 the Main Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ÁFeatures of the Camera Section . . . . . 5 ÁMounting a Wireless Microphone . . . . 41 ÁFeatures of the VTR Section . . . . . . . 8 Connecting an Audio Component . . . . . 41 ÁSystem Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mounting the Unit to a Tripod . . . . . . . . 42 Controls and Their F
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Contents Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Replacing the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . 107 ÁAdjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . 70 Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ÁAdjusting the Black Balance . . . . . . . . 75 ÁMAIN menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Setting the Electronic Shutter ÁMAIN menu screen 1 of 4 ÁShutter Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 (SUB menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 ROP (112), MATRIX (113), LOW S
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General and Features This unit combines as a single integrated unit a 3-CCD color video camera which features IT- CCDs and a 520,000-pixel on-chip lens, and a DVCPRO format VTR which incorporates com- pression technology. Not only can the screen aspect ratio be switched between 16:9 and 4:3 in a single action but the rate at which the signals are recorded onto the VTR tape can also be set to 50 Mbps for a higher picture quality or 25 Mbps for a longer recording duration. Recording at the 50 Mbps
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Features Automatic adjustment and memory functions for black balance/white balance The black set, black balance and white balance can be automatically adjusted by simple switch operations. Adjustment values are held in the memory even if the power for the unit is turned off, so there is no need to readjust the balance each time the power is turned on. There are two memory systems for white balance which can hold 3 adjustment values each for the CC filter (cross filter is the same as 3200K.), mak
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Features Audio functions ÁA phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (option) can be attached and it can also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews. ÁMicrophone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option). ÁThe audio CH1 recording level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of the unit. Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900
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Features Features of the VTR section Digital system The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compres- sion technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior 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 4 modes can be selected for conducting recording and playback: 16:9 (50 Mbps), 4:3 (50 Mbps
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System Configuration Wireless Shoulder 26P/12P Microphone kit VTR cable VTR microphone belt output AJ-MC700P receiver adaptor WX-RA700 AJ-YA900P 1.5½ viewfinder Multi connector AJ-VF10/-VF15 cable SHAN-C12TCA 2.0½ viewfinder AJ-VF20W Panasonic Battery Battery case AU-BP220 SHAN-B220 Microphone holder Sony Battery NP-1 AJ-MH700P IDX Battery L-40 Battery Panasonic Battery Battery case Lens charger AU-BP402 AU-M402H (Bayonet type) AG-B425 Fujinon/Canon Anton Bauer Battery Camera/VTR 5w EVF mount AJ
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Controls and Their Functions 1 4 2 3 Power Supply Section e Battery holder The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder. f DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P) The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by AC power. An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate the unit. g BREAKER (circuit breaker) button In order to protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped
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Controls and Their Functions 6 5 5 7 9 8 n q p o Accessory Mounting Section i Hook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook. j Light shoe Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe. k Lens mount (bayonet type) Mount the lens here. l Lens clamping lever Insert the lens into the lens mount k, and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens. m Lens mount cap Press up the lens clamping lever l to remove this cap. Keep the cap in place if the lens is
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Controls and Their Functions Knob (included) The accessory control knob can be attached to the Screw AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (included) control. s Audio Function Section (1) r r AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control t on the side panel. s MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) Connect an optional microphone to thi
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{ Audio Function Section (2) | ALARM (warning tone volume) control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker ~ or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack ¡. When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible. However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position. } MONITOR (volume) control This adjusts the volume of the sound o
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(The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10.) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) ¢ Viewfinder (optional accessory) Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn- ings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), etc. can also be seen. £ PEAKING control This is used to adjust the contours of the ima
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illustration is the AJ-VF10.) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) ¬ CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knob This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject. If the setting of this knob is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (default setting), the new setting will appear on the setting change message display area of the view- finder screen. È The knob an
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Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) ¯ OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the images shot by the camera have been selected. È OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting positions BARS Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. Set the switch t
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³ ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here. |Note{ The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the remote control cable is connected or disconnected. ´ 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (See page 104 for mounting method.) The 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor AJ-YA900P (option) is mounted on this section. When the portable VTR is connected as the external VTR, recording ca
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Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) · VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side. ¸ VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped (REC PAUSE). SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status.
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¼ MARK button 1 This is used when the Picture Link (Pix Link)F function is to be used. Each time it is pressed M1 (MARK1), M2 (MARK2) or no display appears in the viewfinder. 1 F Picture Link adaptor board (AJ-YAP900) is sold as an option. ½ EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. ¾ REW (rewind) button Press this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights during rewinding. If this button is pressed during playback, the pla
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Menu Operation Section à Setup card insertion slot The optional setup cards are inserted into this slot. Ä MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector. SET: The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first of the pages which can be displayed appear
