Digital Camera/VTR

AJ-P

Operating Instructions

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Contents

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General and Features

The model AJ-D400 integrates a color video camera which employs three frame interline trans- fer (FIT) CCDs with 410,000 device on-chip lenses with a DVCPRO format VTR which is equipped with the latest compression technology.

The AJ-D400 is particularly compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes the optimal functions and performance for an electronic news gathering (ENG) VTR-integrated camera such as high picture quality and sensitivity, mobility, dustproofing and dampproofing, etc. In addition, both the camera section and the VTR employ a digital signal processing system which further improves picture quality.

Features of the Camera Section

The camera section of the AJ-D400 has the following features. ??High sensitivity: 2000 lux (F8)

??High S/N ratio: 62 dB (standard) ??Ultra-low smear

??Ultra-low flare

Digital signal processing

Signal processing is digitized by a 14.3 MHz/28.6 MHz (typ.) 10-bit AD/DA converter. This im- proves picture quality, stability and reliability, and allows the viewfinder screen displays as well as numerous adjustment and setup items to be converted to menus.

Setting menu

The setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, and controls the status displays, mes- sages, marker displays, etc. Whether or not to display each item, as well as the display condi- tions when items are to be displayed, can be selected according to the user???s convenience. For example, display ON/OFF for the ! lamp display which informs the user that the unit has entered irregular status can be selected for 7 different conditions.

The setting menu is also used to select various settings and functions.

High-function electronic shutter

Using the built-in electronic shutter achieves steady images even of quickly moving subjects. In addition, the following special operation modes can also be selected.

??Synchro scan mode: This mode is suited for shooting personal computer and workstation mon- itor screens, and provides images with little horizontal stripe noise.

??High vertical resolution (Super V) mode: This mode provides images with high vertical resolu- tion compared to standard mode.

Wide range of video gain selections

Eleven gain values can be selected from p3 dB to o30 dB using the setting menu and the GAIN switch. The high S/N ratio allows images with little noise to be obtained even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark locations.

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 four adjustment values each for the CC and ND filters, making a total of eight adjustment values. When adjustment values matching the illumination conditions are selected from among the values stored in the memory, the unit is automatically adjusted to the corresponding white balance. (A menu setting also al- lows adjustment of only two values instead of the values for each filter.) In addition, when the unit is shipped from the factory, the white balance value for 3200K is stored in the memory as a preset value. This value can be called when there is no time to adjust the white balance, etc.

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Features

High-performance viewfinder

??The high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. ??The viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see.

??A center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi- cates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations.

??A large aperture allows the screen to be easily seen even when the operator???s eye is removed from the eyepiece.

??The eyepiece can easily be detached. When the eyepiece is detached, the center of the screen will not become blurred even when viewed from a distance.

??One-touch position adjustment is possible not only in the right-left direction but also in the forward-backward direction.

Character display function

The unit is equipped with a function that displays switch settings, the automatic adjustment sta- tus for black balance and white balance, warning displays, etc. on the viewfinder screen.

In addition, when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit???s power sup- ply, the remaining battery level can be displayed numerically on the viewfinder screen.

Warning system for displaying the VTR section status

The unit informs of VTR trouble, the end of the tape, battery wear, etc. with various warning lamps and a warning tone. The remaining tape time can also be checked by the character dis- play inside the viewfinder.

Four filter disks as standard equipment

CC (color temperature conversion) and ND (neutral density) filters are provided as standard equipment. This allows the optimal filter setting to be selected from among four combinations in accordance with the brightness of the subject.

Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference value

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be finely adjusted by setting menu opera- tions.

Auto close function

The unit is equipped with an auto close function which automatically closes the lens in the fol- lowing cases.

??When the black balance is automatically adjusted. ??When the power is turned off in the auto iris mode.

Generation of SMPTE color bar and reference audio signals

The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE type color bar signal to facili- tate color monitor adjustments, and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to facilitate audio level adjustments.

Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality

The AJ-D400 is equipped with the following functions (and circuits) in order to assure high pic- ture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high-performance CCD.

??A built-in AUTO KNEE circuit achieves a wide dynamic range which allows large signals to pass through.

??A built-in 2-line image enhancer

??A built-in shading compensation function for use with a lens extender ??A built-in sawtooth wave generator for adjustments

??A zebra pattern ON/OFF selector switch which selects three types of zebra patterns including spot zebra from two levels of zebra patterns.

Audio functions

??A phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (standard accessory) can be at- tached and it can also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews.

??Microphone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option).

??The audio CH1 recording level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of the unit.

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Features

Recording by an external VTR

When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR.

Remote control

Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control.

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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 com- pression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides supe- rior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.

Rec review function

This function automatically rewinds the tape and plays back the last two seconds recorded, al- lowing recorded contents to be quickly checked.

Playback function

Playback pictures (black-and-white pictures) can be seen on the viewfinder screen. In addition, color playback pictures can be seen on a color monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT connector on the main unit.

Built-in time code generator/reader

Time code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track.

Locking of the time code to an external source

The built-in time code generator can be locked to an external generator. Also, the built-in time code generator uses a lithium battery as its back-up power supply, allowing time codes to be backed up for approximately one year even if power is not supplied to the unit.

Built-in DOLBY NR SystemF

A Dolby B Noise Reduction System is built in for audio recording in the longitudinal direction.

Successive shooting

Images can be shot successively within an accuracy of 0po1 frame simply by pressing the VTR START button or the lens VTR button.

FDolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ???Dolby??? and the double-D symbol 0 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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System Configuration

Controls and Their Functions

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Power Supply Section

eBattery holder

The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder.

fDC 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.

gBREAKER (circuit breaker) button

In order to protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off when an excessively high level of power flows inside. Upon completion of the inter- nal inspection and adjustments, push this button back in. The power will come back on pro- vided that there is no trouble inside the unit.

hPOWER switch

ON: Set to this position to turn on the unit???s power.

OFF: Set to this position to turn off the unit???s power.

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Controls and Their Functions

iHook for mounting shoulder belt

Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook.

jLight shoe

Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe.

kLens mount (bayonet type)

Mount the lens here.

lLens clamping lever

Insert the lens into the lens mount k, and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens.

mLens mount cap

Press up the lens clamping lever l to remove this cap. Keep the cap in place if the lens is not going to be mounted.

nLens cable clamp

This is for clamping the lens cable.

oTripod mount

When the unit is to be secured to a tripod, mount the optional tripod attachment.

pLENS connector (12-pin)

Hook up the lens connecting cable to this connector. Consult with your dealer concerning the lens which you are going to use.

qShoulder pad

Adjust this pad to facilitate operation when carrying the unit on your shoulder. Its position can be brought forward or backward and adjusted by loosening the two set screws.

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rAUDIO 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.

sMIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)

Connect an optional microphone to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack.

Audio Function Section (2)

tAUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 recording level) controls

When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the audio level of audio chan- nels 1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.

However, the audio CH1 level can also be adjusted using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control r on the front panel.

uAUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch (audio channel 1/2 auto/manual level adjustment se- lector) switch

This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO: For adjusting the levels automatically.

MAN: For adjusting the levels manually.

vAUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch

This selects the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.

FRONT [MIC]: The microphone input signals connected to the MIC IN jack s are recorded.

REAR [MIC]: The microphone input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connec- tors w are recorded.

REAR [LINE]: The line input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors w are recorded.

wAUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1/2) connectors (XLR, 3P)

An audio component or microphone is connected here.

xAUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 3P)

This is connected to an audio component. The audio channels can be selected on the setting menu.

yDC OUT (DC power output) connector

This is the DC 12 V output connector. A current of approximately 100 mA can be taken out.

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Controls and Their Functions

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zALARM (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 other than the warning tone???the sound from the speaker | or earphone ??. When it is set to the lowest position, no sound is heard.

Audio Function Section (4)

|Speaker

During recording, the EE sound can be monitored; during playback, the playback sound can be monitored.

The warning tone is heard through the speaker in synchronization with the flashing or lighting of the warning lamp and warning display.

The speaker sound is automatically muted when an earphone is connected to the PHONES jack ??.

}MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selector) switch

This selects the audio channel whose sound is to be heard through the speaker | or ear- phone.

CH1: The audio channel 1 sound is output.

CH1, 2: The sound produced by mixing the audio channel 1 and 2 sound or the stereo sound is output. However, only the mixed sound is output from the speaker |.

CH2: The audio channel 2 sound is output.

~MONITOR (sound selector) switch

This selects the sound of the earphone when CH1, 2 is selected with the MONITOR SELECT switch }.

ST: The stereo sound of audio channel 1 and 2 is output.

MIX: The mixed sound of audio channel 1 and 2 is output.

??PHONES (earphone) jack (mini-jack)

When an earphone (option) is connected to this jack, the sound selected by the MONITOR switch ~ can be heard. The warning tones relating to the unit???s operation or status can also be heard. An earphone enabling a sufficiently high volume of sound to be heard is recom- mended.

When the earphone is connected, speaker | sound is automatically muted.

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Controls and Their Functions

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Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1)

Viewfinder

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 images inside the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. It does not affect the camera???s output signals.

??CONTRAST control

This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera???s output signals.

??BRIGHT control

This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera???s output signals.

??ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder. ON: The zebra pattern is displayed.

OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed.

When the unit is shipped from the factory, the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those parts with an IRE video level from approx. 70% to 85% are displayed. The displaying of parts with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with a certain level can also be set on the setting menu.

??Diopter control knob

This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clear- ly in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera???s operator.

?? Eye cup

?? Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever

??Eyecup forward-backward movement ring

Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyecup ?? in the forward-backward direction.

?? Viewfinder stopper screw

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Controls and Their Functions

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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??? (de- fault setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds on the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen.

??WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch

PRST: Set to this position when there is no time to adjust the white balance. The white bal- ance value for 3200K is stored in the memory.

A or B: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch ?? is pressed to the AWB side, the white balance is automatically adjusted in accordance with the setting position of the filter knob ??, and the adjustment value is stored in memory A or memory B.

When the FILTER knob and the WHITE BAL switch are set to the same positions as the ones set when the adjustment was made, the adjustment value stored in the memory is called, and the unit is automatically adjusted to the white balance which corresponds to this value.

If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to ???3??? (de- fault setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the WHITE BAL switch dis- play position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: ???W : A???)

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Controls and Their Functions

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??ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin)

Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here.

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The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the re- mote control cable is connected or disconnected.

??26-pin output adaptor (option) mount

(See page 90 for mounting method.)

The 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor AJ-YA900P (option) or 26-pin output adaptor AJ-YA700P (option) is mounted on this section. When the portable VTR is connected as the external VTR, recording can be performed simultaneously with the unit???s built-in VTR.

Furthermore, in case of AJ-YA900P, by connecting the SHAN-C12TCA multi-connector cable (optional accessory) to the 12-pin connector, it is possible to output the sound of audio chan- nels 1 and 2 separately.

??VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

This outputs the video signals (75?? termination, rated level) to be monitored. During record- ing, EE images can be monitored; during playback, playback images can be monitored. While performing settings on the menu, the setting menu can be superimposed onto the shot images appearing on the monitor screen so that the settings can be checked (in which case, the images appear in black and white).

??CAM OUT (camera output) connector (BNC)

This outputs the composite video signals (75?? termination, rated level). When a video moni- tor is connected, the images shot by the camera can be monitored. Even while the VTR is playing back, the camera???s images are output at all times.

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Controls and Their Functions

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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. Compared with the STBY position, less power is consumed and the unit can be operated longer using the battery. It takes longer for recording to commence after the VTR START button ?? is pressed in the SAVE position than in the STBY po- sition.

When the switch is set to this position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

STBY: Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed.

??MODE CHECK button

While this button is kept depressed, the camera???s setting status is displayed in the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera???s output signals. This button can also be used for fine adjust- ment at the setting menu during synchro scan mode.

??SUPER IRIS button

This is used when backlight compensation is to be provided. When it is pressed, the switch settings are displayed inside the viewfinder for 3 seconds. When it is pressed again, back- light compensation is released.

Whether the super gain (30 dB) mode or the super iris (backlight compensation) mode is to apply can be selected on the setting menu. This button can also be used for fine adjustment during synchro scan mode.

Super gain: When 30 dB is allotted to the SUPER IRIS button, DTL and other menu settings cannot be performed for this 30 dB.

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Controls and Their Functions

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??EJECT (cassette eject) button

Press this to insert or eject the cassette.

??REW (rewind) button

Press this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights during rewinding.

If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down.

??FF (fast forward) button

Press this to fast forward the tape. Its lamp lights during fast forwarding.

If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are fast forwarded at approxi- mately quadruple speed while the button is held down.

??PLAY (playback) button

Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or color video monitor. Its lamp lights during playback.

If this button is pressed again during playback, playback is paused and the lamp goes off. After playback has been paused for 2 minutes, the unit automatically switches to stop status (STOP).

??STOP button

Press this to stop the tape travel.

??Emergency screw (Inside the rubber cap)

Refer to page 118 ???Emergency eject???.

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Controls and Their Functions

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Menu Operation Section

??MENU SET/OFF switch

This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen.

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 appears.)

OFF: The setting menu is not displayed on the viewfinder screen.

??SHIFT/ITEM button

Each time this button is pressed, the cursor moves on the setting menu page now displayed. Use it when selecting items.

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This switch functions differently depending on the operation item. Check the function by oper- ating the menu item by item.

??UP button

This is used to increment the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF.

??DOWN button

This is used to decrement the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF.

??PAGE button

This is used to select the setting menu page.

Time Code-Related Section (1)

??GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

The reference signal is supplied to this connector for genlocking with the camera section.

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Controls and Their Functions

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Time Code-Related Section (2)

??HOLD button

The time data appearing on the counter display at the instant when this button is pressed is held. (The time code generator will still continue to run.) When the button is pressed again, the hold status is released. Use the button to ascertain the time at which a particular scene was shot, for example.

??RESET button

This resets the time data on the counter display to ???00:00:00:00???. When the TCG switch ?? is set to SET and this button is pressed, the time code or user???s bit can be reset to ???00:00:00:00??? or ???00 00 00 00???.

??DISPLAY switch

The time code, CTL or user???s bit is made to appear on the counter display depending on the setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch ??.

UB: The user???s bit is displayed.

TC: The time code is displayed.

CTL: CTL is displayed.

??UP button, DOWN button

When setting the time code or user???s bit, these buttons increment or decrement by 1 the fig- ure of the digit made to flash by the SHIFT/ITEM button ??.

??SHIFT/ITEM (digit advance) button

When setting the time code or user???s bit, this button is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash.

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Power Supply

Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply.

Using a battery pack

A Panasonic, B Anton Bauer or C Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack.

Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger.

??See the Handling Instructions for the battery pack and battery charger for a detailed explana- tion of charging methods.

Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack

1 Mount the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it into place.

Power Supply Output Connector

Control Switch

2 When detaching the battery, hold down the detachment lever of the battery holder and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Lever

Pack

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The AJ-D400 supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra-light system.

Automatic detection can be performed for intelligent batteries with a remaining battery level of 10% or more. At this time, the remaining battery level is displayed numerically (percent- age display) inside the viewfinder. If the power is turned on with a remaining battery level of 10% or less, the voltage is displayed. Also, after intelligent battery detection, the remaining battery level display indicates the level for the intelligent battery even if power is supplied from an external source.

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Power Supply

Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack

1 Detach the battery mounts.

2 Connect the unit???s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case.

3 Mount the AU-M402H battery case.

Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit. Be sure to tighten the screws completely.

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??Do not pull strongly on the rubber cap.

??Take care not to catch the connection cord between the battery case and the main unit.

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Power Supply

4 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack.

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The unit???s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed.

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Power Supply

Using a Sony Battery Pack

1 Remove the battery mounts. See page 24.

2 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.

3 Mount the Sony battery holder.

Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as shown in the figure.

A Tighten the mounting screws.

B Tighten the power supply contact screws.

C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow.

DAlign the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the hole at the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw of the bat- tery holder.

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Take care when attaching the battery holder that the wires are not pinched.

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Power Supply

Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack

1 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector. (See the preceding page.)

2 Mount the BP-90 battery case. A Tighten the mounting screws.

B Tichten the power supply contact screws.

C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow.

DAlign the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw.

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??The unit???s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. ??Take care when attaching the battery case that the wires are not pinched.

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Power Supply

Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor)

1 Connect the unit???s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B75 AC adaptor.

DC IN Connector

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??When using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adaptor, check the pin signal of the EXT DC IN socket.

??When both a battery pack and AC adaptor are connected, power is supplied from the AC adaptor.

??When using an AC adaptor, the AC adaptor???s power must be set to ON before the unit???s POW- ER switch is set to ON. If this sequence is reversed, the AC adaptor???s output voltage will rise slowly and may cause the unit to malfunction.

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Mounting the Lens

1 Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap.

Lens Clamping Lever

Mount Cap

2 Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and mount the lens.

Mark

LENS Connector

??See the Handling Instructions provided with the lens for lens handling.

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The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be necessary depending on the lens to be mounted.

1.Lens flanging adjustment

2.Lens auto iris adjustment

3.Lens white shading adjustment (with this unit)

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Adjusting the Lens Flange

When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the im- age formation surface).

Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed.

Adjustment method

Check the position of each part of the lens which must be operated in order to adjust the flange back with the lens Handling Instructions.

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Adjusting the Flange Back

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2 Open the iris. Position the flange back adjustment chart about 10 ft from the lens and illumi- nate it so that an appropriate image output level is obtained.

If the image level is too high, use the CC/ND filters or the shutter.

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5 Shoot the flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus.

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7 Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus.

At this time, take care not to move the distance ring.

8 Repeat this operation four to seven times until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

9 Firmly tighten the Ff ring clamping screw.

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Adjusting the White Shading

The AJ-D400 is adjusted for the Fujinon S14q7.5 BRM4 and CANON YH14q7.3 KRS lenses when shipped from the factory. If a lens other than these two lenses is to be used, adjusting the white shading before shooting is recommended.

The AJ-D400 is able to adjust the white shading for vertical coloring.

(Vertical coloring refers to the condition where the top of the screen is green and the bottom is magenta or where these colors are reversed when a white paper is shot for the entire screen.)

White shading adjustment procedure

1 Mount a lens to the camera.

Be sure to also connect the lens cable.

2 Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB).

GAIN: L (0 dB)

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4 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu.

Press the PAGE button until the VF OPERATION page appears.

Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70, ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85 and ZEBRA2 to SPOT. (Initial set- ting mode)

Return the MENU SET/OFF switch from SET to OFF to close the menu. Set the viewfinder???s ZEBRA switch to ON.

MENU

PAGE

SHIFT/ITEMoUP

5 Shoot an evenly white paper.

Flickering occurs easily when fluorescent or mercury lamps, etc. are used for lighting. Therefore, use a light source which does no produce flickering such as sunlight or halo- gen lamps, etc.

6 Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the iris so that the ZEBRA pattern covers the entire screen. If the light strikes the subject in an uneven manner, the ZEBRA pattern will not cover a part of the screen. Therefore, adjust the position of the light source, etc. as neces- sary.

Check that the lens iris is between F4 to F11. If the lens iris is not within this range, adjust the position of the light source, etc.

(Be sure to set the electronic shutter to OFF.)

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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Position

1 Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever.

Viewfinder

KOOL

Lever

2 Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions.

KOOL

3 Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked po- sition.

KOOL

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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Diopter and Screen

Adjusting the diopter

1 Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder.

2 Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be clearly seen.

Diopter Adjustment Ring

- 3

- 2

- 1

0

+1 +2 +3

Adjusting the screen

Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen.

Brightness: Adjust the BRIGHT control

Contrast: Adjust the CONTRAST control

Contour: Adjust the PEAKING control

BRIGHT Control

CONTRAST Control

PEAKING Control

3 Turn the viewfinder BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls to adjust the picture brightness and contrast. Turning the PEAKING control makes the picture appear softer or sharper. A sharp picture facilitates focusing the lens.

Adjusting the Eyecup Position

Turn the eyecup forward-backward movement ring to adjust the position of the eyecup in the forward-backward direction.

Eyecup Forward-backward Movement Ring

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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Detaching the Eyecup

Detaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to the CRT screen and mirror.

|Note{

Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated. Dust which has ad- hered to the mirror should be blown away with a blower, etc.

1 Press the lock button.

2

Lock Ring

1

3 Detach the eyecup.

Remounting the eyecup

1.Line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and the viewfinder barrel, and then insert the eyepiece.

2.Turn the eyepiece as far as possible in the clockwise direction. The lock button latches with a clicking sound, and remounting is completed.

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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Detaching the Viewfinder

1 Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF.

2 Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector.

|Note{

Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder.

3 Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up.

Stopper Screw

Pull straight up.

Hook your fingers here.

Mounting the Viewfinder

3 Connect the plug to the viewfinder connector and secure the viewfinder cable with the clamp.

|Note{

Insert the plug firmly when connecting it to the viewfinder connector.

Stopper Screw

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Audio Input Preparations

Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit

Using the microphone kit (standard accessory) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit.

??See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder.

Using the Microphone Kit (standard accessory) Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit

1 Mount the microphone.

2 Connect the microphone connecting cable to the unit???s MIC IN jack.

MIC IN Connector

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Audio Input Preparations

Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option)

1 Remove the microphone holder mounting screws.

2 Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit.

Mount the microphone

adaptor using the

accessory screws.

To the MIC IN Connector

5 Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT [MIC] in accordance with the audio channel to be re- corded.

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Audio Input Preparations

Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit

To the MIC IN Connector

AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch for

the audio channel you wish to

record to FRONT [MIC].

|Note{

When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone.

Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit

Up to two external microphones can be connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors.

Phantom power supply type microphones can also be supported by a menu setting.

AUDIO IN Switch: Set the AUDIO IN Switches of the channels to which microphones are connected to REAR [MIC].

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Audio Input Preparations

Mounting a Wireless Microphone

When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless re- ceiver.

To the AUDIO OUT Connector

WX-RA700

Wireless Receiver

??See the Handling Instructions for the WX-RA700 wireless receiver for wireless receiver ope- rations.

Connecting an Audio Component

When using an audio component as the line input signal source, connect the audio component to the unit???s AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

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Mounting the Unit to a Tripod

When mounting the unit to a tripod, use a supplied tripod attachment.

1 Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod.

Select the attachment hole in consideration of the unit???s and tripod attachment???s center of gravity. In addition, check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the universal head???s camera mounting screw.

Tripod Attachment

2 Mount the camera to the tripod attachment.

Slide the unit forward along the grooves until a clicking sound is heard.

When detaching the tripod attachment

Hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow.

|Note{

When the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been detached, hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again to return the pin to its original position.

Care should be taken as the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center.

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Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

The shoulder pad can be slid up to 2/5?? in the forward-backward direction from the center position (the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera- tion of the unit.

Screws

Shoulder Pad

Bottom

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Attaching the Rain Cover

Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below.

Tighten the Cord.

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Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option)

Connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control.

When the AQ-EC1 is connected and the POWER switches of the unit and AQ-EC1 are set to ON, the unit automatically enters remote control mode.

The handling instructions included with the AQ-EC1 describe operations for when the AQ-EC1 is connected to an AQ series digital camera.

When the AQ-EC1 is connected to the AJ-D400, some functions differ, and some features can- not be used.

|Notes{

??The POWER switches of the unit and AQ-EC1 must be set to OFF before the 6-pin cable is connected or disconnected.

??All adjustments and settings made using the switches and controls other than the menu setting section of the AQ-EC1 are erased when the unit???s POWER switch is set to OFF. Also, adjust- ments and settings made using the AQ-EC1 cannot be written to setup cards. However, when the AQ-EC1 is connected again, these settings return to the AQ-EC1 settings.

(Menu contents set with the menu setting section are saved.)

|Note{

The functions of the AQ-EC1 are limited as follows. ??The STORE switch does not function.

(If the menu settings are changed while the AQ-EC1 is connected to the AJ-D400, the new menu settings are saved automatically as soon as the changes are made.)

Note that the AQ-EC1 gain switch displays p3, 0 and 9 correspond to L, M and H, and the OUTPUT switch settings CAMERA, TEST and BAR to CAM/AUTO KNEE ON, CAM/AUTO KNEE OFF and BAR for each main unit.

??The Synchro scan and Super V modes cannot be used while the AQ-EC1 is connected to the unit.

??The lens iris (IRIS) control of the AQ-EC1 is valid only when the lens iris AUTO/MANUAL se- lector is set to AUTO.

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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window

Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder

When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET, the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen. The setting menu is displayed in page units. The following table lists all pages contained in the setting menu as well as an outline of the functions for each page.

The setting menu configuration can be changed according to the purpose.

Setting Menu Configuration

See the corresponding pages for a detailed description of each page???s functions.

|Note{

When connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) and controlling the AJ-D400 exter- nally, the engineer menu is always opened as the setting menu.

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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window

Changing the setting menu configuration

The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application. Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode.

When using the engineer menu, switch the unit to engineer mode as described below. The unit is switched to user mode by setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to ???SET???.

The unit is switched to engineer mode by holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simul- taneously and setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.

The user and engineer modes differ as follows.

User mode: Only the selected pages the setting menu can be used. The data set on each page is written to the non-volatile memory, allowing it to be stored for extend- ed periods of time.

Engineer mode: All pages contained in the setting menu can be used. In addition, the data set at each page is written to the non-volatile memory, allowing it to be stored for extended periods of time.

After completing the adjustments and settings with engineer mode, configuring a menu consist- ing only of frequently used pages allows the necessary pages to be called quickly.

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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window

Basic Setting Menu Operations

The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP, DOWN and PAGE buttons.

SHIFT/ITEM Button

MENU SET/OFF Switch

Displaying the setting menu

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.

The status displays at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen disappear, and the page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears.

When the menu is used for the first time, the first of the selected pages appears.

- MARKER -

?????CENTER MARK : ON

SAFETY ZONE : 1

Changing the page

1 Press the PAGE button.

The menu page changes each time the PAGE button is pressed.

- ! L ED -

????????EGA I N ( 0 d B ) ?????? . GA I N ( - 3 d B )

ESHUT TER ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

. WH I TE PRESET

EEXTENDER

. F I L TER

. SUPER V

The page can also be changed using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows.

??PAGE??UP: The menu page is incremented continuously while the UP and PAGE but- tons are held down.

??PAGE??DOWN: The menu page is decremented continuously while the DOWN and PAGE buttons are held down.

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Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display Window

Selecting the desired item

1 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button.

Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item moves to the next item.

- MARKER -

Cursor

?????CENTER MARK : ON

Movement order ??? SAFETY ZONE : 1

The item can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows.

The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.

Returning to the default settings

The unit can be returned to the default settings (the settings when shipped from the factory or the engineer mode settings) by pressing the UP (or DOWN) button at the DATA RESET page of engineer modeF.

However, care should be taken as the flare and shading adjustment values cannot be returned to the default settings.

Quitting the menu

Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

??The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

FEngineer mode

The menu for this mode is opened by holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simulta- neously and then setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to the ???SET??? position.

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Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder

The viewfinder displays are as follows.

REC 1

! BATT

VTR SAVE

3 2 4

1.REC (recording) lamp

This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued. ??See ???Warning System??? (page 116) for a detailed description.

2.BATT (battery) lamp

When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing several minutes before the unit can no longer be operated, and lights when the unit can no longer be operated.

To prevent operation from being interrupted, exchange the battery quickly before the battery runs out.

3.! (irregular operation status warning) lamp

This lamp lights when the unit enters irregular operation status for any of the items set to ON at the ! LED page of the setting menu. Applicable items are as follows.

??See ???Setting the ! Lamp Display??? (next page) for selecting ! lamp display items.

4.VTR SAVE (VTR power saving) lamp

This lamp lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE. It is not lighted during recording.

|Note{

Regardless of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch, the unit automatically enters the SAVE state and the lamp lights either after two minutes when in the stopped state, or after the length of time set for the pause timer (the pause time) when in the paused state.

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Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder

Setting the ! Lamp Display

Items subject to ! lamp display are selected at the ! LED page of the setting menu. (When shipped from the factory, the unit is set so that the ! LED page is not displayed.) To operate the ! LED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the ! LED page at the MENU SELECT page.

??See ???Setting Menu Configuration??? (page 45) for engineer mode and selection of displayed pages.

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.

The setting status displays disappear from the viewfinder screen, and the page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first page appears.)

2 Press the PAGE button until the ! LED page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN buttons.)

??EGAIN (0 dB): This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the gain is set to any value other than 0 dB.

.GAIN (??3 dB): This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the gain is set to any value other than p3 dB.

ESHUTTER: This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON.

.WHITE PRESET: This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the white balance memory channel is PRST.

EEXTENDER: This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the lens is in EX- TENDER mode.

.FILTER:This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when the filter is set to any value other than 3200K.

.SUPER V:This selects whether or not the ! lamp lights when SUPER V is set to ON.

3

4 Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose ! lamp lighted/not lighted for the selected item. To select ON: Press the UP button. An asterix (E) appears to the left of the item name. To select OFF: Press the DOWN button. A period (.) appears to the left of the item name.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to continue making ON/OFF settings for other items.

5 When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

In addition to images, messages indicating the unit???s settings and operating status appear on the viewfinder screen. The center marker and safety zone marker, etc. are also displayed.

When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to OFF, items set to SET at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu and using related switches appear at the top and bottom of the screen. Messages informing of the setting contents or of the adjustment course or results can also be displayed for approximately 3 seconds when settings are changed, during the course of adjust- ments, or after adjustments have been completed.

??See ???Selecting Display Items??? (page 54) for selecting display items, ???Display Mode and Setting Change Message??? (page 55) for the setting change message, and ???Setting the Marker Displays??? (page 56) for the marker displays.

The display positions of all items which can be displayed are shown in the figure below.

1.Extender display

2.Shutter speed/mode display

3.Remaining tape length display

4.Remaining battery level display

5.Filter display

6.White balance memory display

7.Gain value display

8.Audio level display

9.Iris value display

10.Warning display

11.Safety zone marker

12.Center marker

13.Super iris ON display

14.TCG (Time Code Generator) display

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

1 Extender display

This is displayed when the lens extender is being used.

2 Shutter speed/mode display

This displays the shutter speed or shutter mode setting.

OFF:The shutter is not used.

1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000:

Shutter speeds (seconds) during standard mode.

1/30.4???1/250 (SYNCHRO SCAN):

Synchro scan mode is selected.

SUPER V:High vertical resolution mode is selected.

3 Remaining tape length display

This indicates the remaining tape length (minutes) for the VTR during recording.

This displays the image amplifier gain setting (dB) set by the GAIN switch.

|Note{

When using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum Series battery, the remaining battery level display continues to display the level for the Anton Bauer battery even if power supply is switched to an external power source near the end of the battery???s power. However, note that the unit operates according to the external power source.

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

8 Audio level display

This displays the audio CH1 level.

During sine wave input, the audio level display corresponds roughly to the VTR level

This indicates the 80% or 90% (setting when shipped from the factory) range for the view- finder screen area. The screen area percentage is selected at the MARKER page of the setting menu.

??See ???Setting the Marker Displays??? (page 56) for a detailed description.

12 Center marker

1) Iris value display

The iris value is displayed when using a lens with the iris value display function.

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

Selecting Display Items

The items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by switching the display ON/OFF setting independently for each item at the VF DISPLAY page. The items which can be selected are as follows.

??Display mode (See ???Display Mode and Setting Change/Adjustment Course Message???.) ??Extender display

??Shutter speed/mode display ??Remaining tape length display ??Remaining battery level display ??Filter display

??White balance memory display ??Gain value display

??Level meter display

??Iris value/super iris ON status display ??Camera ID display

??The camera ID is displayed when recording the color bar according to the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting. See ???Setting the Camera ID??? (page 57) for a detailed description.

Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen.

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to 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 page appears.)

2 Press the PAGE button until the VF DISPLAY page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)

3

4 Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose whether to display (ON) or not display (OFF) the selected item on the viewfinder screen.

The setting switches to ON or OFF each time the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed. Repeat steps 3 and 4 when setting display ON/OFF for other items.

5 When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the set- tings of the selected items appear.

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

Display Mode and Setting Change Message

Messages informing of the contents of changed settings and adjustment results can be limited to part of the displayed items or not displayed for all items.

The conditions under which messages are displayed and the corresponding display modes are shown in the table below.

Setting change/adjustment results messages and display modes

F) The message is displayed for approximately 3 seconds immediately after the power for the unit is turned on.

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

Changing the Display Mode

The display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu.

1 Perform the operations in steps 1 to 3 of ???Selecting Display Items??? (page 54) to display the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu on the viewfinder screen and align the cursor with the DISP MODE item.

Setting the Marker Displays

Display ON/OFF switching for the center and safety zone markers and selection of 80% or 90% of the screen area as the safety marker range are performed at the MARKER page of the setting menu.

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to 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 page appears.)

2 Press the PAGE button until the MARKER page shown below appears.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)

- MARKER -

?????CENTER MARK : ON

SAFETY ZONE : 1

3

4

5 When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen

Setting the Camera ID

The camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu.

A camera ID of up to ten characters including English letters, symbols and spaces can be used. The camera ID is recorded when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch is set to BARS and the color bar signal is being recorded. It is also displayed on the viewfinder screen.

|Note{

When the setting menu is displayed, the camera ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal is output.

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to 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 page appears.)

2 Press the PAGE button until the CAMERA ID page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)

3 Press the UP (or DOWN) button until the desired character appears.

Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the order of English letters (A to Z)??numbers (0 to 9)??symbols [space, {, |, ), (, ???, ???, --, _ ,x, /, !]. Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order.

4

5 When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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Displays

Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays

VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays

??See ???Warning System??? (page 116) for a detailed description.

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Displays

Time Code-Related Displays

These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays.

DF: This lamp lights during drop frame mode

SLAVE: This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source.

HOLD: This lamp lights when the time code generator is held (when the HOLD button is pressed).

Time counter display: This displays the time code, CTL, user bit and real time.

??See below for the relationship between displayed items and switch settings.

Relationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch setting positions and the time counter display

The item displayed in the time counter display is determined by the TCG switch and DISPLAY switch settings.

Time code-related switch settings and display items

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Adjusting the Time and Date

Adjustment and setup using the setting menu

1.Hold down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The unit switches to ENG mode.

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 page appears.)

2.Press the PAGE button until the TIME/DATE page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)

3.Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select the item to be changed.

4.Press the UP (or DOWN) button to change the setting value.

The number is incremented by o1 each time the UP button is pressed and decremented by p1 each time the DOWN button is pressed.

5.When the settings have been completed, press the SHIFT/ITEM button to select TIME/DATE SET and then press the UP (or DOWN) button. The time starts from when the button is pressed.

?????T I ME / DATE SE T

6.When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

|Note{

The seconds cannot be set and always start from 0 seconds.

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Adjustments and Setup During Recording

Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu

Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu.

Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on page 47.

However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item.

Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows.

Adjustment/setup items at the setting menu

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Adjustments and Setup During Recording

Setting the Gain Selector Value

When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by rais- ing the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise.

The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch. The gain values corre- sponding to the L, M and H positions of the GAIN switch are set at the MASTER GAIN page of the setting menu.

Setting the gain selector value

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to 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 page appears.)

2 Press the PAGE button to display the SETTING (LOW/MID/HIGH) page shown below. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)

3

4 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the gain value.

The gain value can be set freely regardless of size from among p3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 and 30 dB.

When resetting the gain values to the settings when shipped from the factory (LOWr0 dB, MIDr9 dB, HIGHr18 dB), select MENU INIT. at the DATA RESET page of the setting menu and press the UP or DOWN button.

5 When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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Adjustments and Setup During Recording

Selecting Functions

VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu.

Selecting the required functions

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to 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 page appears.)

2 Press the PAGE button to display the FUNCTION 3/5 page.

(This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)

3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the function to be changed.

4 Press the UP (or DOWN) button to change the setting of the selected function. If settings for other functions are also to be changed, return to step 3.

5 When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

3 Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi- nating the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen.

A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area required is as shown below.

1/4 or more of the screen width

4 Adjust the iris of the lens.

5 Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the WHT side and release the switch.

The switch returns to the center and the white balance is automatically adjusted.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

6 During the adjustment, the following message appears on the viewfinder screen. (However, the message appears only when the display mode is set to ???2??? or ???3???.)

AWB ACT I VE

Message during adjustment

7 Adjustment is completed after approximately 1 second (the following message appears) and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) selected in step 1.

AWB A OK 3 . 2 K

Message after adjustment is completed

|Note{

If a lens equipped with the automatic iris function is used, the iris may experience hunting1). In these cases, adjust the iris gain knob (the knob marked IG, IS, S, etc.) on the lens.

??See the Handling Instructions for the lens for a detailed description.

1) Hunting: The auto iris responds repeatedly causing the image to become darker and brighter.

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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted

An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen.

(The message appears when the display mode is set to ???2??? or ???3???.) The displayed messages are as follows.

Error messages related to white balance adjustment

If the above error messages appear, carry out the respective treatment attempt to adjust the white balance again.

If the error message continues to appear even after repeated attempts, consult your dealer.

|Note{

The white balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Therefore, be sure to set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

The white balance for the filter is automatically adjusted according to the setting position of the FILTER knob (outside).

White balance memories

The white balance has two memory systems: A and B.

Adjustment values for each filter can automatically be stored in the memory corresponding to the setting (A or B) of the WHITE BAL switch. The unit contains 4 filters, making a total of 8 (4q2) adjustment values which can be stored.

If FILTER INH on the FUNCTION 2/5 page of the setting menu is set to ON, the A and B sys- tems can be limited to one memory each.

In this case, the memory contents are not linked to the filters.

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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. ??When the unit is used for the first time

??When the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use

??When the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin

??When the gain selector value is changed

??When the SUPER IRIS button setting is changed (when setting is changed to o30 dB) ??When the gamma ON/OFF is changed

Adjusting the Black Balance

1 Set the switches as shown in the figure.

MENU SET/OFF: OFF

OUTPUT: CAM

2 Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB side and then release the switch. The switch returns to the center and the black balance is automatically adjusted.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

3 During the adjustment, the following message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (How- ever, the message appears only when the display mode is set to ???2??? or ???3???.)

ABB ACT I VE

Message during adjustment

??The lens iris automatically goes to the ???CLOSE??? position during the adjustment.

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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

4 Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad- justment value is automatically stored in the memory.

ABB OK

Message after adjustment is completed

|Notes{

??Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE. ??During black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status. ??During black balance adjustment, the gain selector circuit switches automatically.

In addition, flicker and noise may appear on the viewfinder screen, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

??The black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Therefore, be sure to set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.

??If black shading is not satisfactory even when ABB is OK, open the AUTO SHADING page of the setting menu and execute black shading adjustment. (See page 115.)

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Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter Modes

The shutter modes which can be used with the unit???s electronic shutter and the shutter speeds which can be selected are as follows.

Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected

|Notes{

??Increasing the shutter speed lowers the camera sensitivity regardless of electronic shutter mode.

??If the iris is set to AUTO, the iris opens and the depth of the focuses decreases as the shutter speed rises.

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Setting the Electronic Shutter

Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed

??The shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch. ??During SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the shutter speed can be set beforehand at the SYNCHRO

SCAN page of the setting menu. The shutter speed can also be set by the UP and DOWN buttons during SYNCHRO SCAN mode. (In addition, if S. SCAN SEL on the FUNCTION 2/5 page of the setting menu is set to ON, the shutter speed can also be varied by the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK switches on the side panel. However, note that the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK functions do not operate at this time.)

??The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use special operation modes (SYNCHRO SCAN or SUPER V) can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu.

1 Perform the operations outlined in ???Changing the Display Mode??? (page 56) and set the dis- play mode to ???2??? or ???3??? at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu.

2 Press the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the SEL side. The current shutter set- ting appears in the setting change message display position on the viewfinder screen.

Ex.: 1/120, 1/61.7, etc.

SHUTTER Switch

3 Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL side repeatedly until the desired mode or speed ap- pears. When all modes and speeds can be displayed, the display changes in the order shown below. If the required shutter speeds and modes have been designated beforehand, only the designated speeds or modes appear.

Standard Mode

??When the unit is shipped from the factory, SUPER V mode is not specified and is there- fore not displayed.

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Setting the Electronic Shutter

Setting the Synchro Scan Mode

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to 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 page appears.)

2 Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SYNCHRO SCAN page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)

- SYNCHRO SCAN -

??? ??? ???1 / 6 1 . 7

3 Press the UP (the value increases) or DOWN (the value decreases) button repeatedly to display the desired frequency. The frequency can be switched continuously within the range of 30.4 Hz to 250.0 Hz.

4 When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

(If S. SCAN MODE SEL on the FUNCTION 2/5 page of the setting menu is set to ON, the shutter speed can be varied by the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK switches. However, care should be taken at this time as the SUPER IRIS and MODE CHECK functions cannot be operated only during SYNCHRO SCAN mode.)

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Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range

The shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required range and whether to use a special operation mode can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu. The unit is set so that the SHUTTER SPEED page is not displayed when shipped from the factory. To operate the SHUTTER SPEED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the SHUT- TER SPEED page at the MENU SELECT page beforehand.

1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to 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 page appears.)

2 Press the PAGE button repeatedly until the SHUTTER SPEED page shown below appears. (This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)

3

4

5 When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit???s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.

|Note{

When operating the unit from the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option), even if the SHUTTER SPEED page is operated from the unit, the switches of the AQ-EC1 have priority regarding the actual shutter speed.

??See ???Setting Menu Configuration??? (page 45) for a description of engineering mode and select- ing display pages.

Changing the lris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value

To change the reference value, change the A. IRIS LEVEL value on the LEVEL 6/6 page of the setting menu using the UP or DOWN button.

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Adjusting the Audio Level

If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted, perform the following operations.

3

1

2

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level

3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls to adjust the audio level so that the level meter appears up to 0 dB at the maximum volume.

Limiter

When the audio level is adjusted manually, the limiter circuit operates with respect to excessive input. Limiter circuit operation can be set to ON and OFF at the setting menu. (The factory set- ting is off.)

Adjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder

The audio CH1 level can be adjusted by the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel while watching the viewfinder.

2

1

4

3 Set LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to ON. The audio level display appears on the viewfinder screen.

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Adjusting the Audio Level

4 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol- ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below.

??When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the eight level display bars from the left.

??When the rightmost (0 dB) turns asterisk (E) mark, the input volume is excessive. Adjust the level so that the eighth (0 dB) does not turn E mark. ???

-40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 E0

When the optimal level cannot be set

The maximum attenuation of the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel is about 20 dB. When the optimal level cannot be set within this range, adjust the level using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel.

Using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 controls at the bottom of the front panel and on the side panel

Normally, the control at the bottom of the front panel is turned completely to the right and the recording level is adjusted using the control on the side panel.

The control at the bottom of the front panel is used to throttle the level when the input level in- creases suddenly during recording.

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Setting the Time Data

Setting the Time Code

When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become inaccurate. The time code can be set within the range of 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.

1

2,5

4

1

2

3 Set TC MODE on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to DF or NDF. Select DF when the time code is to be advanced during drop frame mode, and NDF when the time code is to be advanced during non-drop frame mode.

4 Set the time code using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.

SHIFT/ITEM button: This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right.

UP button:This increments by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.

DOWN button: This decrements by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.

5 Set the TCG switch.

Set the switch to F-RUN when the time code is to be advanced regardless of the VTR???s operation.

Set the switch to R-RUN when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress.

Time code status during battery replacement

The back-up mechanism functions even while replacing the battery to allow the time code gen- erator to continue operating for extended periods of time (approx. 1 year).

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Setting the Time Data

Setting the User Bit

Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to be recorded in the sub code track.

1

2,5

4

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.

2 Set the TCG switch to SET.

3 Set UB MODE on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to REAL.

4 Set the user bit using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.

SHIFT/ITEM button: This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right.

UP/DOWN buttons: These increment/decrement by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.

The hexadecimal characters A to F appear as follows.

Display

5 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.

User bit memory function

The user bit setting (except for the real time) is automatically stored in the memory and held even after the power is turned off. However, care should be taken as the settings are not stored in the memory if the time from when the power was turned on until the setting operations are completed and the power is turned off is less than 20 seconds.

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Setting the Time Data

Locking the Time Code to an External Source

When mounting the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710P (option), the time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator.

Example of connections for external locking

Example 1: Locking the time code to an external signal

TC OUT

REF

External REF

TC IN

(Multi-cable conversion cable)

Example 2: Connecting multiple units and using one unit as the reference

REF

GENLOCK IN

TC REF

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Setting the Time Data

External Lock Operation Procedure

3

2

1

4 Supply reference time code and reference video signals with a phase relationship which meets the time code standards to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively.

This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. After about 10 seconds have passed since the time code generator was locked, the external lock status is maintained even if the external reference time code is disconnected. However, if the reference time code is disconnected during recording (REC), the servo lock will be thrown out of order.

|Note{

When the external locking operation is performed, the time code is locked instantly to the exter- nal time code and the same value as the external code value appears in the counter display position. Do not set the VTR to recording mode for several seconds until the sync generator has stabilized.

Setting Time Data

User bit setting during external locking

When the time code is locked to an external source, only the time data is locked to the time data of the time code from the external source. Accordingly, the user bit can be set independently for each unit. The user bit can also be locked to the user bit of the time code from the external source.

??Consult your dealer for a detailed explanation.

Releasing the external lock

Stop supplying the external time code and then set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

Switching the power supply from the battery to an external power supply during external locking

In order to maintain power supply continuity for the time code generator, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before unplugging the battery pack. If the battery pack is unplugged first, the external locking continuity of the time code cannot be assured.

Synchronizing the camera section to an outside source during external locking

While the time code is locked to an external source, the camera section is genlocked by the reference video signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector.

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Cassettes

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Inserting cassettes

1 Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then set the POWER switch to ON.

Power: ON

If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. In these cases, wait until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2.

2 Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens.

EJECT Button

Cassette Holder

3 Check that there is no slack in the tape, insert the cassette, and then firmly close the cas- sette holder.

Checking that there is no slack in the tape

Press the reel in with your finger and turn it lightly in the direction of the arrow. If the reel does not turn, there is no slack in the tape.

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Cassettes

Ejecting cassettes

With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette holder.

Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out

Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then turn on the power again and immedi- ately hold down the EJECT button. If there is still power remaining in the battery, the cassette will be ejected. However, this operation should not be repeated.

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Set the tab on the cassette to the SAVE side to prevent the recorded contents of tapes from being accidentally erased.

REC

SAVE

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Recording

Basic Procedures

This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning normally.

??See the ???Inspections Before Shooting??? (page 120) for a description of inspection procedures.

Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette

3

2

1

1 Insert a charged battery pack.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted.

??If the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off.

??If five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted, replace the bat- tery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack.

3 Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and top panel and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

4 Check the following items, and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder. ??The cassette is not set to write protect status.

??There is no slack in the tape.

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Recording

Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording

Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows.

AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO

TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN

OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON

GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too dark, it is set to the appropriate gain.

Iris: AUTO

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Recording

Shooting images

3

2

3 When using the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and operation mode. ??See ???Setting the Electronic Shutter??? (page 69) for a detailed description.

4 Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording. The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights during recording.

5 Press the VTR START button again to stop recording. The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.

Tape operation buttons

The tape operation buttons (EJECT, REW, FF, PLAY, STOP) do not function during recording.

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Recording

Successive Shooting

Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0???o1 frame can be performed simply by press- ing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused.

While recording is paused

The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point. However, the time until re- cording starts differs according to the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch.

??If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE, recording starts about 2 seconds after the VTR START button is pressed.

??If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY, recording starts immediately after the VTR START button is pressed.

Successive shooting when the power is turned off while recording is paused

2 1

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Recording

Successive Shooting in Other Cases

If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below.

1,2

3

4

Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way

1

2 At the place where continuity between frames is to be provided, press the PLAY (or STOP) button again to stop the tape.

3 Press the RET button on the lens. Preparations for frame-to-frame continuity are made about two seconds later.

4 Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens to start recording.

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Playback???Checking Recorded Contents

Pressing the PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images to be viewed on the view- finder. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways.

??Rec review: If the RET VIDEO switch is set to the INT side, black-and-white images of the last 2 seconds of the recorded contents can be seen on the viewfinder.

??Color playback: Connecting a color monitor to the unit???s VIDEO OUT connector allows color playback images to be viewed on the monitor.

The playback signal is output to the viewfinder even during rewind (REW) and fast forward (FF). Audio output selection and volume adjustment for the playback signal are performed by the MONITOR switches and knobs on page 13.

Rec Review

If recording is paused and the RET button on the lens is pressed, the tape is automatically re- wound and the playback images for the last two seconds appear on the viewfinder. This allows the recording status to be checked.

After playback, the unit returns to the recording start standby status. Holding down the RET but- ton rewinds and plays back up to 10 seconds of the tape.

|Note{

The rec review function cannot be used unless recording has been performed for more than 1 second.

Color Playback

Connecting a color monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the unit allows color playback im- ages to be viewed on the monitor.

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Connection With an External VTR

The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR.

??Mounting the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26- pin cable (option) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit and an external VTR. The component video signal is output from the 26-pin interface.

Precautions When Connecting an External VTR

Set 26P CONTROL on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu to BOTH or ON. (The set- ting is OFF when shipped from the factory.)

Power supply

Power is not supplied or received between the unit and the external VTR, so special power sup- plies should be provided for each unit. The BATT lamp and remaining battery level display func- tion inside the viewfinder indicate the power supply status only for the internal VTR. The power supply status for the external VTR should be checked at the external VTR.

TALLY lamp and REC lamp operation

The unit???s TALLY lamp and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder indicate the REC status of the unit when 26P CONTROL is set to BOTH. When 26P CONTROL is set to ON, these lamps indi- cate the REC status of the external VTR.

Warning tone

External VTR-related warning tones are not output from the unit???s speaker or PHONES jack.

Note on connecting cables

The signals may not be connected properly with some cables.

The signal assignments for the 26-pin output adaptor AJ-YA900P (optional) or AJ-YA700P (op- tional) are shown in the following table. Use this table as a reference for connection with an ex- ternal VTR.

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Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External

VTR

Connections

Mount the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the ex- ternal VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to ???p60 dB???.

SW3101 and SW3102 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board of the unit must be set to the 26P side. (See page 90.)

Audio input level selector switch: p60 dB

Portable VTR (Set the audio input level

selector switch to p60 dB.)

Check that the settings of the functions which control the 26-pin interface are set to BOTH or ON at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu. See ???Selecting Functions??? for a description of the various function settings.

Starting Recording

1 Operate the external VTR and set it to recording paused status.

2 Press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The internal and external VTRs start recording simultaneously. Pressing the button again sets both VTRs to the recording paused status.

If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording

Even if one VTR comes to the end of its tape and stops, the other VTR continues recording op- eration.

Returning the VTRs to simultaneous recording status

??If the internal VTR came to the end of its tape, replace the cassette and press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The external VTR continues recording opera- tion during this time.

??If the external VTR came to the end of its tape, replace the cassette and operate the external VTR to restart recording. The internal VTR continues recording operation during this time.

|Note{

Care should be taken as the internal VTR will assume recording paused status if the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens is pressed after replacing the external VTR???s cassette.

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Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External

VTR

Functions of the Unit???s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch

Tape running mode

Pressing the unit???s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast for- ward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases.

Viewing playback images on the viewfinder

Pressing the unit???s PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images from the internal VTR tape to be viewed on the viewfinder. Playback images from the external VTR cannot be viewed.

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Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR

Using the 26-pin Output Adaptor

Connections

The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in ???Recording Simul- taneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR???.

??See ???Connections??? on page 87.

Mounting the 26-pin output adaptor

??Consult your local dealer when mounting the adaptor.

1 Set the unit???s internal switches.

1Remove the side panel on the display window side.

2Remove the Printed Circuit Board holder and remove the CAMERA ENC Printed Circuit Board.

3Set SW101 and SW102 to the 26P side.

CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board

Printed Circuit

Board Holder

SONY SONY

MII MII

26P

SW102

26P

SW101

CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board

2 Mount the 26-pin output adaptor.

(Illustration of AJ-YA900P)

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Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR

Controlling the external VTR with the unit???s switches

Setting the 26P CONTROL function as indicated below at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the set- ting menu prevents the internal VTR from being operated and enables only the external VTR to be controlled by the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens.

??26P CONTROL: ON

??See ???Selecting Functions??? (page 63) for a description of FUNCTION 3/5 page operations.

Switching from the internal VTR to the external VTR

If the internal VTR experiences problems (tapes becoming tangled, condensation, etc.) during operation and becomes unable to operate, the VTR START button of the unit and the VTR but- ton of the lens will not function. In these cases, setting the 26P CONTROL function as noted above at the FUNCTION 3/5 page allows the external VTR to be operated in place of the inter- nal VTR using the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens.

Starting recording

Operate the external VTR to set it to recording paused status and press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens. The external VTR starts recording. Pressing the button again sets the VTR to the recording paused status.

Output level of the 26-pin output adaptor

When the unit is shipped from the factory, the audio level is set to p60 dBu balanced and the component video level is set to Sony level (see page 90). The audio level can be set to p20 dBu unbalanced and the component video level to MII level with an internal switch. Consult your dealer for a detailed description.

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RET Button

The images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input to the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710 (option) can be seen on the viewfinder screen when the RET (return video) button is pressed or while it is kept pressed in.

What is displayed on the viewfinder screen changes as indicated in the table below according to the RET VIDEO switch setting and VTR mode.

?? Lens RET button functions

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Replacing the Backup Battery

The unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the battery runs out, the TCG time code value indicates 00:00:00:00.

At this time, the time code value cannot be backed up.

In addition, the ???BACK UP BATT EMPTY??? display appears in the viewfinder for 3 seconds when the POWER switch is set to ON to indicate that the battery must be replaced.

Consult your dealer when replacing the battery.

Backup Battery

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Setting Menu Screens

MARKER Screen

This page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder.

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

VF DISPLAY Screen

This page sets the setting for the display information inside the viewfinder.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

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Setting Menu Screens

CAMERA ID Screen

This page performs the camera ID settings. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes in the order of space, English letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and symbols [space, {, |, ), (, ???, ???, ,, --, -,x, /, !]. Pressing the DOWN button changes the character display in the reverse order.

SHUTTER SPEED Screen

This page performs the shutter speed settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

SYNCHRO SCAN Screen

This page performs the synchro scan settings.

! LED Screen

This page sets the ON/OFF setting for the ! LED display inside the viewfinder. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

MAIN FUNCTION Screen

This page performs the adjustment function settings.

BATT/TAPE ALARM Screen

The battery end and tape end audio warnings during shooting can be switched off if they become undesirable.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

FUNCTION 1/5 Screen

This page performs the adjustment function 1 settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen.

FUNCTION 2/5 Screen

This page performs the adjustment function 2 settings.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

FUNCTION 3/5 Screen

This page performs the adjustment function 3 settings.

FEven if the BATTERY SEL is selected to NiCd-12, 13 or 14, the camera automatically senses whether or not an Anton Bauer???s Intelligent Battery is fitted. In the case of an intelligent battery, a numerical indication (percentage) of power available is displayed in the viewfinder. If the camera is usually used with an intelligent battery, BATTERY SEL should be set to DIGITAL.

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Setting Menu Screens

FUNCTION 4/5 Screen

This page performs the adjustment function 4 settings.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

FUNCTION 5/5 Screen

This page performs the adjustment function 5 settings.

TIME DATE Screen

This page performs the date and time settings. After the date and time have been changed, pressing the UP or DOWN buttons

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

LEVEL 1/6 Screen

This page performs the camera setup level 1 settings.

LEVEL 2/6 Screen

This page performs the camera setup level 2 settings.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays

Setting Menu Screens

LEVEL 3/6 Screen

This page performs the camera setup level 3 settings.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

LEVEL 4/6 Screen

This page performs the camera setup level 4 settings.

The R FLARE, G FLARE and B FLARE will not be initialized even when the initial- ization (default setting) operation is performed.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

LEVEL 5/6 Screen

This page performs the camera setup level 5 settings.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

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All settings are ???00??? for the preset mode of MATRIX TABLE B.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

LEVEL 6/6 Screen

This page performs the camera setup level 6 settings.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

VF OPERATION Screen

This page performs the viewfinder display settings.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

LENS ADJ Screen

This page performs the lens adjustments. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen.

MENU SELECT 1/3 Screen

This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

MENU SELECT 2/3 Screen

This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen

This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix (E) or period (.) in front of the item on the screen.

The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Setting Menu Screens

AUTO SHADING Screen

This page performs the auto shading settings. Align the arrow with the desired BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or

This page resets the menu display item settings. Aligning the cursor (arrow) with the item and pressing the UP or DOWN button resets the settings.

DIAGNOSTIC Screen

This page displays the unit???s operating conditions and software version.

Menu screen display methods

USER menu: Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.

ENG menu: Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu.

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Warning System

If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble.

|Note{

If a cleaning tape is not available to deal with video head clogging, etc., first es- tablish the STOP mode and then press the STOP button again while the RESET button on the side panel is kept depressed. While these buttons are held down, the cleaning roller will clean the heads for a maximum of 10 seconds.

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Warning System

F1) During recording

F2) During playback, fast forward or rewind

|Notes{

??When trouble occurs with the external VTR connected to the unit, warnings are displayed only by the unit???s REC and TALLY lamps.

??When connecting the external VTR to the 26-pin output adaptor and recording simultaneously with the internal and external VTRs, the REC and TALLY lamps flash if trouble occurs in either VTR. Check the warning displays of each VTR to confirm the error contents.

Warning system priorities are as follows.

1SLACK

2BATTERY END

3TAPE END

4BATTERY NEAR END

5TAPE NEAR END

6HUMID

7SERVO

8RF

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Emergency eject

If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the EMERGENCY screw. This enables the cassette to be removed.

1 Set the power to OFF.

2

3 While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected.

1This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after the first turn until the unload- ing can be started.

2This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.

4 Remove the cassette.

5 Return the rubber cap to its original position.

|Notes{

1.Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency.

2.Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, the mechanism may be damaged.

3.After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into placed even when an attempt is made to close it. Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism???s operation, and then close the cassette holder.

4.A clicking sound will be heard when the EMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is made by the real drive operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.

Cassette holder

Error Codes

When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear in the display window.

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Maintenance

Condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity, the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensa- tion, and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum. Therefore, the following points should be observed.

??If the unit is moved under conditions where condensation may occur, eject the tape.

??Before inserting the tape, set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display in the display window is not lighted. If the HUMID display is lighted, do not insert the tape until the display goes off.

The HUMID display

is not lighted.

Cleaning the Video Heads

Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use.

Cleaning the Viewfinder

??Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder. ??Wipe the lens with lens cleaner available on the market.

??Absolutely do not wipe the mirror. If dirt, etc. has adhered to the mirror, remove it using a air blower available on the market.

Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras

Smear

Smear occurs when shooting high-intensity subjects, and occurs more easily as the electronic shutter speed increases.

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Inspections Before Shooting

Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop- erly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended.

Inspection Preparations

3

4

2

2

1

1

2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted.

??If the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off.

??If five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted, replace the bat- tery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack.

3 Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

4 Check the following items, and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder. ??The cassette is not set to the write protect status.

??There is no slack in the tape.

Inspecting the Camera Section

Set the switches as follows.

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Inspections Before Shooting

Inspecting the Viewfinder

1

2 Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder.

3 Check the following items.

(1)Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET and check that the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen.

(2)Press the PAGE button and check that the setting menu page changes.

(3)Press the SHIFT/ITEM switch and check that the cursor moves within the page.

(4)Press the UP or DOWN button to check that the setting or ON/OFF display of the item selected with the cursor changes.

4 Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM and switch the FILTER knob to 1, 2, 3 and 4. Check that the number of the FILTER display on the viewfinder screen changes in accor- dance with the knob position.

5 Perform the following operations to check that the (!) lamp lights when the items set to ON at the (!) LED page are operated.

(1)Set the gain to any value other than 0 dB with the GAIN switch.

(2)Set the SHUTTER switch to ON.

(3)Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

(4)Insert the lens extender.

(5)Set the FILTER knob to any position other than ???1???.

6 Press the SHUTTER switch repeatedly from the ON position to the SEL side and check that the shutter setting on the viewfinder screen changes.

7 Aim the lens at an appropriate subject and turn the focus ring to bring the subject into focus. Check the image appearing in the viewfinder.

8 Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT [MIC] and set LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to ON. Check that the audio level appears on the viewfinder screen when sound is input from the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack on the front panel. Then, check that the audio level disappears from the viewfinder screen when LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu is set to OFF.

9 Check that the zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen when the ZEBRA switch is set to ON, and disappears when the ZEBRA switch is set to OFF.

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The items and functions in steps 3 to 6 may not be displayed or may not operate depending on the setting conditions. Set the unit to engineer mode, set DISPLAY MODE on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to ???3???, and then set the required items at the SHUTTER SPEED, (!) LED and MENU SELECT 1/3 to 3/3 pages.

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Inspections Before Shooting

(2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions

3 Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level.

(3) Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions

3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls and check that the level display increases when the controls are turned to the right.

(4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections

1

2

3 Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack. Check that the sound to the speaker is cut off and that the microphone sound can be heard from the earphone.

4 Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes.

(5) Inspections when Using an External Microphone

3 Aim the microphone at a sound source and check that the audio level meter in the display window and the audio level display inside the viewfinder change in accordance with the sound level. Each channel can also be checked separately by connecting a single micro- phone to each channel.

(6)Time Code and User Bit-Related Inspections

1Set the user bit as necessary.

??See ???Setting the User Bit??? (page 76) for a description of setting methods.

2Set the time code.

??See ???Setting the Time Code??? (page 75) for a description of setting methods.

3Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

4Press the VTR START button.

Check that the tape runs and the counter display number changes.

5Press the VTR START button again.

Check that the tape stops and the counter display number stops changing.

6Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.

Check that the counter display number changes regardless of the tape running status.

7Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.

Check that the set user bit is displayed.

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Specifications

General

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Specifications

VTR Section

VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit)

Accessories

Microphone kit

Tripod attachment

Sony battery connector (screw included)

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Specifications

Related Components

Power supply related

AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs

AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs)

AU-M402H battery case

AJ-B75 AC adaptor

Viewfinder

5-inch viewfinder

External VTR-related

Portable video cassette recorder

AJ-YA710PF time code input/output/video input adaptor

AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin inter- face)

AJ-YA700PF 26-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin interface) AQ-EC1 extension control unit

Connection cables

??for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin interface

??for connecting an external VTR to the 14-pin/26-pin interface ??SHAN-C12TCA multi connector cable

FVideo input connector can only be used for return video input.

Audio components

AJ-MH700P microphone holder

WX-RA700 wireless receiver

WX-R980 camera attachment

Maintenance products

AJ-CL12MP cleaning tape

AJ-SC900 soft carrying case

SHAN-B700 carrying case

SHAN-RC700 rain cover

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