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Operating Instructions
Camera-Recorder
P
Model No. AJ- E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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F0706W1106 -F
Printed in Japan VQT0X86-1
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Read this first! (For AJ-HDX900P) CAUTION: CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). ONLY. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FCC Note: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, This equipment has been tested and found to comply within an equilateral triangle, is in
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Read this first! (For AJ-HDX900E) DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY $ WARNING: UNSCREWING THEM. OTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO covers. No user serviceable parts inside. RAIN OR MOISTURE. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. OTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM CAUTION: ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE TO REDUC
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Read this first! (For AJ-HDX900E) 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/Ve
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Contents 4-5 Setting the time data ................................... 38 Chapter 1 General ..................................... 7 4-5-1 Setting the user bits ........................................ 38 1-1 Features of the camera unit ......................... 7 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time ........ 42 1-2 Features of the VTR unit .............................. 8 4-5-3 Setting the time code ...................................... 43 4-5-4 Externally locking the time code ....
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Contents (continued) 5-4 Audio input signal preparations ................ 86 7-4 VF ............................................................... 115 5-4-1 When using the front microphone ................... 86 7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS ............................................... 115 5-4-2 When using a wireless receiver ...................... 86 7-4-2 VF MARKER ................................................. 116 5-4-3 When using an audio component .................... 87 7-4-3 VF USER BOX ......
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Notes OThe unit’s internal clock is not set to the correct date and time when shipped from the factory. Before using the unit, set the date and time. (Refer to page 42) 1 OWhen the unit is used for the first time, first adjust the white balance. (Refer to page 34) Chapter 1 General The AJ-HDX900 is a video camera-recorder that integrates an HD camera part equipped with a progressive scan (full pixel reading) 3-CCD camera unit featuring a 2/3-inch on-chip lens with a VTR that in turn supports th
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Chapter 1 General (continued) 1-2 Features of the VTR unit 1-3 Features of the Input/Output unit O DVCPRO HD-LP format system O DVCPRO (IEEE1394) output provided as a standard The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD-LP recording configuration format. By connecting the non-linear editor to the DVCPRO Using the latest compression technology, it achieves two output connector, it is possible to shoot and edit at the times the economy of the conventional DVCPRO HD same time to improve mobility. format. H
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Chapter 1 General (continued) 1-4 Other features 1 O Single action shoulder pad slide function It is now possible to adjust the position where the unit is optimally balanced for operation using a single-touch action. This means that the operator can easily optimize the unit’s balance when the lens, battery, and other peripheral camera devices have been installed on the unit. (Refer to page 88) O Viewfinder connection From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i or 1080-50i signals are
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Chapter 1 General (continued) 1-6 System configuration UniSlot wireless Microphone kit: Remote control unit: microphone receiver: AJ-MC900G AJ-RC10G Sennheiser EK3041 2-inch electronic HD viewfinder: Battery AJ-HVF21G (Mic holder provided) PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14, HYTRON50/100/120, DIONIC90/100/160 Microphone holder: AJ-MH800G V-mount type battery plate ENDURA7/10, BP-GL65/95 NP-1 type battery holder NP-L7 Lens (Bayonet type): Fujinon, Canon GPS unit: AJ-GPS900G Camera-Recorder: External DC (This
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section 7 ? 6 6 2 2 5 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 (continued) 2-2 Audio function section (input system) = < > ; : 3 7 2 6 8 ? 4 @ 5 9 1 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-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. This unit does not support AES/EBU signals. Components of 150 Hz are removed from the signa
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions (continued) 2-2 Audio function section (output system) 9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) > Speaker The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or The EE sound during recording or the playback sound 2 audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. during playback can be monitored through this speaker. The signals to be output can be selected using the The warning alarms are output in synchronization with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selecto
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions (continued) 2-3 Shooting and recording/playback function section D G H 1 4 9 8 6 5 /REW FF/ EJECT STOP PLAY/PAUSE ª 1/; E F : 3 ; @ A 2 567 = J BC I < ? > Shooting and recording (camera unit) 1 CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls 3 SHUTTER switch These are used to select the filter in accordance with the This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic subject’s brightness and color temperature. shutter. OFF : The electronic shutter does not o
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions (continued) 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch 9 MARKER SELECT button This switch selects the video signals which are to be This is used to select the marker information displays on output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder the viewfinder screen. Each time it is pressed, the two and/or video monitor. marker information display screens set by the menu are CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: switched in the following sequence: A (A marker display) 2 The images sh
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions (continued) = VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) D EJECT button switch This is pressed to insert or eject the cassette. This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector. E STOP button VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera This is pressed to stop the tape travel. images are output from the connectors; in the playback mode, it is the VTR’s playback signals F PLAY/PAUSE button which are output. This is pressed to v
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions (continued) J DVCPRO connector 2-4 Menu operation section This is an output connector for video, voice, and data that comply with the IEEE1394 standard. O It is impossible to input signals from external devices. 2 O Power is not supplied from the unit. O Before proceeding to connect or disconnect the DV cable (IEEE1394), be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the units that are to be connected or disconnected using this cable. O Before proceeding
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions (continued) 2-5 Time code related section 4 5 6 9 1 3 2 8 7 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) 7 “+” button, “–” button The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code in the digit which was made to flash by the SHIFT button is to be externally locked. It is also possible to supply 8 when the time code or user bits are to be set. composite vid
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions (continued) 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 Remaining tape display 2 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
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions (continued) Time code-related switch settings and display Mode displays items GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. GPS : Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation. P-REC: Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set for DISPLAY switch TCG switch position Display item pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turned off. position iREC: Lights during recording when the interval recording
