Panasonic Digital Camera AJ D215P User Manual

Digital Camera Recorder  
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Operating Instructions  
Printed in Japan  
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Table of Contents  
Precaution for Use............................................................................5  
Features.............................................................................................5  
Points to be borne in mind ..............................................................5  
System chart.....................................................................................6  
Parts and their functions ...........................................................7–12  
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14 power zoom lens (option)................................................13, 14  
Viewfinder displays...................................................................15-18  
LED displays .................................................................................15  
Character displays ........................................................................15  
Error message displays...........................................................16, 17  
Preparations..............................................................................18–34  
OAttaching the peripheral units..............................................18–30  
Attaching the lens...................................................................18  
Mounting the viewfinder .........................................................19  
Removing the eye cup............................................................20  
Adjusting the eyepiece position..............................................20  
Adjusting the eye cup position................................................20  
When using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer.................21  
When using the AU-BP402 battery pack..........................22–24  
When using the NP-1B battery made by Sony.................25, 26  
When using an AC power source  
(when using the AU-B110/AJ-B75 AC adaptor)...................27  
Attaching the microphone holder (option) ..............................28  
Mounting the unit onto a tripod.........................................29, 30  
Fastening the shoulder belt (option).......................................30  
Adjusting the shoulder pad position .......................................31  
OSetting the date and time.....................................................32, 33  
OAdjusting the viewfinder.............................................................34  
OAdjusting the lens flange ...........................................................35  
Adjustments during shooting .................................................36–40  
Camera posture ............................................................................36  
Camera movements......................................................................36  
Exposure adjustment ....................................................................37  
Zooming ........................................................................................38  
How to take close-ups...................................................................39  
Light sources and color temperatures...........................................40  
White balance adjustment .......................................................41, 42  
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Normal recording......................................................................43–45  
Zebra pattern display ....................................................................44  
Gain settings .................................................................................44  
High-speed shutter........................................................................45  
Audio recording..............................................................................46  
Rec review.......................................................................................47  
Retake .............................................................................................47  
Still-picture playback .....................................................................47  
Menu items................................................................................48–57  
Setting procedure....................................................................48, 49  
MAIN FUNCTION menu................................................................50  
AUDIO menu.................................................................................51  
VF DISPLAY menu........................................................................52  
CAMERA SETTING menu ............................................................53  
TIME/DATE menu .........................................................................54  
MAINTENANCE menu..................................................................55  
SCENE data (news gathering data recording)........................56, 57  
Replacing the back-up battery ......................................................58  
Selecting the audio input...............................................................59  
Tips on lighting.........................................................................60, 61  
Studio lighting................................................................................60  
Tips on outdoor shooting...............................................................61  
Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras .........................................61  
Smear............................................................................................61  
Flicker............................................................................................61  
Moiré .............................................................................................61  
White streaks ................................................................................61  
Picture roughness .........................................................................61  
Troubleshooting .............................................................................62  
Condensation..................................................................................63  
Emergency eject.............................................................................63  
Maintenance....................................................................................64  
Cleaning the heads .......................................................................64  
Cleaning the lens ..........................................................................64  
Cleaning the viewfinder.................................................................64  
Specifications ...........................................................................65, 66  
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Precautions for Use  
1. Vibration  
Avoid using this product in any location where it will be subjected to a great deal of vibration.  
2. Ambient operating temperature  
This product is designed to operate across a temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C). Adequate care should  
be taken when the product stet operated outside this range since it may develop differences in interchangeability or it may  
not function properly, and its active service life will be shortened.  
3. Rain, humidity and dust  
Minimize operation in the rain or when the humidity level is high since condensation will form inside the product, thereby  
causing failures. Take care when using the product in very dusty locations since dust will find its way inside the product  
which, in particular, will cause a deterioration in its characteristics.  
4. Sunlight  
Do not point the lens in the camera section at the sun with the iris open. Neither should the viewfinder’s eyepiece be  
pointed at the sun. Failure to heed this warning may cause malfunctioning inside the product.  
5. Handling  
Do not drop the product or subject it to impact. Failure to heed this warning will cause malfunctioning. Also, do not poke  
objects inside the product while the cassette cover is in the raised position.  
6. Strong electrical and magnetic fields  
Bear in mind that using this product in an extremely strong electrical or magnetic field may result in interference with the  
picture on the screen or with the sound.  
Features  
Compact and lightweight integrated camera/VTR unit with low power consumption  
Camera with high picture quality  
Digital processing ensures that the high picture quality remains stable during prolonged use.  
A time code reader/generator is built into the unit.  
1/3-inch interchangeable lenses are featured to enable top-quality operation.  
Use of the built-in ND filter makes it possible to obtain the proper aperture even when shooting in outdoor  
locations.  
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Other features  
The on-screen menu setting facility makes it easy to set a large number of functions.  
Installation of optional digital video interface board (AJ-YAD210P: DVCPRO Terminal <complies with IEEE  
1394-1995 standard>) supported.  
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Long-time recording possible up to a full 184 minutes. (using AJ-5P92LP )  
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For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.  
ODolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
O“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
CAUTION  
This camera/VTR product supports “L” size DVCPRO tapes only.  
Do not use consumer DV tapes or tapes of any other size.  
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System chart  
Digital Video  
Interface Board  
AJ-YAD210P  
Camera light  
ABUL2S  
Carrying case  
SHAN-B800  
Microphone  
WM-L30  
Microphone  
holder  
AG-MH800P  
Microphone kit  
AJ-MC700  
5˝ Electronic viewfinder  
WV-VF65B  
Bracket  
5˝ Electronic viewfinder  
interface adaptor  
AG-YA800P  
WV-Q71  
Digital Camera Recorder  
AJ-D215P  
Lens (1/3˝ bayonet type)  
FUJINON  
T14x5.5BRM  
T12x3.8BRM  
T18x6.7BRM  
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AC adaptor  
AU-B110  
AJ-B75  
A 1/2-inch lens can also be used by employing the  
1/2-inch lens adaptor (ACM-12: made by Fujinon).  
Tripod mount adaptor  
SHAN-TM700  
Anton/Bauer  
battery  
ABDT14  
ABT14  
Battery case  
AU-M402H  
Battery case  
SHAN-B220  
ABDP14  
ABP14  
Battery pack  
AU-BP402  
Battery pack  
AU-BP220  
SONY battery  
NP-1B  
Anton/Bauer  
battery charger  
ABC800H  
Battery charger  
AG-B425  
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Parts and their functions  
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GAIN selector switch  
When the camera picture is too dark, increase the  
gain to brighten the picture by setting this switch.  
White balance selector switch  
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MEMO: When the AUTO W/B (WHITE/BLACK)  
BAL switch on the front panel is  
operated, the white balance is adjusted  
automatically, and the adjustment value  
is stored in the internal memory.  
0dB:  
The switch is normally kept at this  
position.  
6/9dB: The gain of the camera’s video amplifier  
is increased at this position. Select 6 dB  
or 9 dB on the on-screen menu first. For  
further details, refer to the menu items  
(on pages 48, 49 and 53).  
12/18dB: The gain of the camera’s video amplifier  
is increased at this position. Select 12  
dB or 18 dB on the on-screen menu first.  
For further details, refer to the menu  
items (on pages 48, 49 and 53).  
PRST: Although the preset mode was set to  
INDOOR when the unit was shipped  
from the manufacturing plant, there is a  
choice between three settings altogether  
on the on-screen menu. For further  
details, refer to the menu items (on  
pages 48, 49 and 53).  
OUTDOOR  
5000K  
INDOOR  
3200K  
FLUOR  
4500K  
The amount of noise also increases when the gain  
is increased.  
ATW:  
Note:  
This is the automatic tracking white  
balance mode.  
It may not be possible to attain the correct  
white balance under some types of lighting .  
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OUTPUT selector switch  
Earphone (PHONE) jack  
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CAM:  
The video signals shot by the camera  
This is the earphone (stereo) jack for monitoring  
the sound. When an earphone is connected, no  
sound will be heard from the speaker.  
are output.  
BAR:  
The color bar signals are output.  
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Audio input connectors  
Shown in the figure below are the output levels  
which are shown as color bar signals by this  
unit.  
It should be noted that these are not SMPTE  
color bars.  
External microphones are connected here. Line  
input signals can also be connected by setting an  
internal switch to the corresponding position.  
Speaker  
Cyan  
Yellow  
The sound can be monitored through this speaker.  
Green  
White  
Magenta  
The sound from the speaker is automatically cut  
off when an earphone is connected to the  
PHONE jack.  
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Red  
Blue  
The CH1 and CH2 sound is mixed and heard as  
the monitored sound.  
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Black  
Audio monitor level control  
This volume control is used to adjust the sound  
when it is being monitored.  
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SHUTTER switch  
This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the  
electronic shutter.  
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MARK/CANCEL button  
This is the SCENE data function switch. For  
further details, refer to the SCENE data function  
section (on pages 56 and 57).  
OFF:  
The electronic shutter does not work at  
this position.  
ON:  
The electronic shutter is operational at  
this position.  
Viewfinder  
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SELECT:This position is used to change the  
speed of the electronic shutter. This is a  
non-locking switch. Each time it is  
operated, the shutter speed changes by  
one setting in the following sequence:  
1/100 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000  
1/2000 1/4000 1/8000. When the  
switch is operated at 1/8000, the speed  
returns to the 1/100 setting.  
Shoulder belt fitting  
The shoulder belt is fastened here.  
External DC input socket  
This socket is for the external power (DC) supply.  
Connect an AC adaptor.  
When the adaptor is connected, power is  
automatically supplied from the external power  
source.  
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POWER switch  
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ON:  
All the functions of the camera VTR are  
made operational.  
ND filter ON/OFF switch  
OFF: The ND filter is not used.  
ON: The ND filter is used.  
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OFF:  
The power to the camera VTR is turned  
off.  
MODE CHECK switch  
This enables the settings of the camera’s function  
switches to be checked in the viewfinder.  
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DVCPRO interface connector installation area  
(option)  
BREAKER switch  
If trouble causes an excessively high current to  
flow inside the unit, the circuit breaker is tripped,  
causing the power to be turned off automatically to  
protect the unit.  
Upon completion of inspection inside or repair  
work on the unit, push this button to the “in”  
position. The power will be turned on again  
provided that no trouble has occurred.  
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BRIGHT (brightness) control  
AUDIO OUT connectors (pin jacks)  
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2
This is used to adjust the brightness of the images  
in the viewfinder. The images become brighter  
when it is turned clockwise. It has no effect on the  
camera’s output signals.  
S-VIDEO OUT connector (Y/C connector)  
CAUTION:  
Bear in mind that if any action that involves  
playing back a tape on this VTR (such as REC  
CHECK or retake) is taken while a back-up VTR is  
connected to the S-VIDEO OUT connector to  
record pictures, the pictures played back by this  
unit will be recorded on the back-up VTR.  
TALLY ON/OFF switch  
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ON:  
The tally lamp on the front of the  
viewfinder lights.  
OFF:  
The tally lamp on the front of the  
viewfinder does not light.  
VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)  
CAUTION:  
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ZEBRA (zebra pattern) ON/OFF switch  
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ON:  
A zebra pattern is displayed in the  
viewfinder.  
Bear in mind that if any action that involves  
playing back a tape on this VTR (such as REC  
CHECK or retake) is taken while a back-up VTR is  
connected to the VIDEO OUT connector to record  
pictures, the pictures played back by this unit will  
be recorded on the back-up VTR.  
OFF:  
A zebra pattern is not displayed.  
CHARACTER ON/OFF switch  
This turns the character display ON or OFF.  
ON:  
Characters are displayed in the  
viewfinder.  
PEAKING control  
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OFF:  
Characters are not displayed in the  
viewfinder.  
Turning this control sharpens the outlines of the  
images in the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. The  
control has no effect on the camera’s output  
signals.  
The color temperature display in the ATW mode  
and the SCENE data MARK will appear even  
when the CHARACTER ON/OFF switch is at the  
OFF position.  
CONTRAST control  
This is used to adjust the contrast of the images in  
the viewfinder. It has no effect on the camera’s  
output signals.  
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Lens locking lever  
Eye cup unlocking lever  
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After the lens has been attached to the lens  
mount, this lever is tightened up to lock the lens in  
position.  
This is used to remove the eye cup. The eye cup  
is removed by moving the lever in the direction of  
the arrow and then sliding the eye cup free.  
Lens mount (bayonet type)  
This attaches the lens.  
Viewfinder locking stopper  
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This is used to adjust the viewfinder’s position. To  
adjust the position, loosen the stopper and move  
the viewfinder to the left or right. After having  
adjusted the position, tighten up the stopper to  
lock the viewfinder in place.  
LENS connector (12-pin)  
The connecting cord of the lens is connected  
here. For a detailed description of the lens to be  
used, read the instruction manual which  
accompanies the lens.  
Shoulder belt fitting  
The shoulder belt is fastened here.  
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AUTO W/B (WHITE/BLACK) BAL switch  
AWB: The white balance and black balance are  
automatically adjusted. When the white  
balance selector switch is set to the  
MEMO position and then the AUTO W/B  
BAL switch is operated, the adjustment  
value is stored in the unit’s memory. Bear  
in mind that no operation results when the  
selector switch is set to the ATW or PRST  
position.  
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Diopter control (bottom panel)  
Adjust this to match your eyesight so that you can  
clearly see the images inside the viewfinder.  
Eyepiece position adjustment ring  
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This enables the eyepiece position to be adjusted  
forward or backward when used in the unlocked  
status. Upon completion of the adjustment, set it  
to the LOCK status to lock the eyepiece in  
position.  
VTR START/STOP button  
This is used to start or stop the recording.  
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Cassette holder  
This is the slot where the cassette tape is loaded.  
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TALLY lamp  
This lights when the image shot by the camera is  
being recorded by the VTR. It lights or flashes in  
tandem with the TALLY lamp inside the  
viewfinder.  
Microphone  
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This is a compact unidirectional microphone. A  
microphone with sharp directionality can be  
attached by replacing the microphone provided  
with the optional holder.  
Accessory hole  
A video light or other accessory is installed here.  
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Viewfinder locking ring  
This is used to attach or remove the viewfinder.  
When the ring is loosened, the viewfinder can be  
rotated by 90 degrees and pointed upward.  
Eye cup  
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Function buttons  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY  
EJECT  
1 2 1 3  
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REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons  
PLAY button/lamp  
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4
When the REW or FF button is pressed while  
the tape has stopped traveling, the tape is  
rewound or fast forwarded at the normal  
rewinding or fast forwarding speed in the E-E  
mode.  
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When this button is pressed, play is commenced  
and its lamp lights. When it is pressed again, the  
STILL mode is established, and when it is pressed  
once more, the PLAY mode is established again.  
When the REW or FF button is pressed while  
the tape is being played, the tape is reviewed or  
cued at approximately 4.5 times the normal tape  
speed.  
When the REW or FF button is pressed in the  
STILL or REC PAUSE mode, the tape is  
reviewed or cued at approximately 1 times the  
normal tape speed.  
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EJECT button  
When this button is pressed, the cassette holder  
rises, and the cassette tape can be loaded or  
removed. The button does not work when the  
VTR is in the REC mode. To eject a tape in the  
REC mode, first establish the REC/PAUSE mode  
and then press the EJECT button.  
STOP button  
The tape stops traveling when this button is  
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pressed.  
The button does not work during  
recording. To stop the tape during recording, first  
establish the REC/PAUSE mode and then press  
the STOP button.  
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MIC SELECT  
FRONT  
REAR  
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CH1  
CH2  
CH 1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
CH 2  
MENU ITEM DOWN UP PAGE  
SET  
OFF  
CTL RESET  
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Audio input selector (MIC SELECT) switches  
These switches are used to select the CH1 and  
CH2 audio input.  
ITEM button  
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8
This is used to select menu items. When the :  
MENU switch is at OFF, it functions as the reset  
button for the CTL counter.  
FRONT: Set to this position when recording audio  
signals  
from  
the  
microphone  
incorporated in the camera.  
DOWN and UP buttons  
These are used to make changes to the menu  
settings.  
REAR: Set to this position when connecting  
external microphones to the audio input  
connectors (XLR 3P) on the rear panel  
and recording the audio signals from  
these microphones.  
PAGE button  
This is used to set the menu items.  
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Audio level controls  
These are used to adjust the CH1 and CH2  
recording levels.  
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MENU SET/OFF selector switch  
SET:  
Set to this position when displaying or  
making changes to menu items.  
The switch is normally kept at this  
position.  
OFF:  
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Automatic iris control  
This enables the automatic iris speed to be  
adjusted.  
Removal of the rubber cap reveals the control  
inside. The speed is increasing by turning the  
control clockwise but take care not to turn it too far  
since hunting (continuous cycling) will occur.  
This control must be adjusted when the lens has  
been replaced or when a lens has been mounted  
for the first time.  
Return switch (RET, REC CHECK)  
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This switch is for checking a recording. When it is  
pressed in the recording pause mode, the  
recording check function is activated, the recorded  
section is played back, and then the recording is  
placed in the pause mode.  
VTR start/stop switch  
This switch provides easy manual access to  
starting and stopping the VTR recording. When it  
is pressed once, recording starts; when it is  
pressed again, it stops. When using this lens, the  
VTR can be controlled by this switch or the VTR  
start/stop switch on the camera.  
Lens iris selector switch (IRIS)  
(A) side: The iris is adjusted automatically.  
(M) side: Set to this position to adjust the iris  
manually.  
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Lens cable (12-pin)  
This cable is to be connected to the LENS  
connector.  
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Power zoom control switch  
The zoom can be controlled electrically by setting  
the power/manual zoom selector switch to SERVO  
and then pressing the power zoom control switch.  
The zoom speed differs depending on the force  
with which the switch is pressed.  
Focus ring  
This ring is turned to focus the lens.  
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Zoom ring  
Hand strap  
Adjust this to fit the size of your hand.  
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To adjust the screen size, set the power/manual  
zoom selector switch to MANU,and turn this ring.  
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Iris ring  
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To adjust the iris, set the lens iris selector switch  
(IRIS) to M, and turn this ring.  
Flange back adjustment ring  
To adjust the flange back, loosen the flange back  
locking knob, and turn this ring. The ring must be  
adjusted when the lens has been replaced or  
when a lens has been mounted for the first time.  
Macro ring  
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To take close-ups, set the lens all the way to the  
wide position, and turn this ring.  
Flange back locking knob  
Use this knob to lock the flange back after it has  
been adjusted.  
Power/manual zoom selector switch  
When this switch is set to SERVO, the zoom can  
be adjusted using the power zoom control switch.  
When it is set to MANU, the zoom can be adjusted  
using the zoom ring.  
Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased.  
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Viewfinder displays  
LED displays  
AUDIO (yellow): This is not used in this system.  
TALLY (red): This lights during recording. It flashes as the tape is  
approaching the recording position from unloading or  
when trouble has occurred.  
AUDIO TALLY STBY  
STBY (green): This is not used in this system.  
GAIN (yellow): This lights when the camera gain is increased.  
BATT (yellow): This flashes when the battery charge has dropped.  
GAIN BATT  
VTR  
VTR (yellow):  
This lights or flashes when trouble has occurred in the  
VTR.  
Character displays  
Remaining tape display  
Audio CH1 level meter  
Color temperature display  
(this remains displayed in the ATW mode)  
Lens f-value display  
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120 min  
M4400  
F2.8  
14.6V  
0 dB  
Battery voltage display  
Gain display  
(this appears when the gain is selected)  
SHUTTER 1/100  
Electronic shutter speed display  
(this appears when the shutter speed is selected)  
Audio CH2 level meter  
TCG 00:00:00:00  
MARK 1  
SCENE data MARK display  
Time code display  
These displays appear when the CHARACTER switch at the front of  
the viewfinder is set to ON.  
Each individual display can be turned off by setting the corresponding  
menu item.  
When the mode check switch has been pressed, the current statuses  
are displayed regardless of whether the individual displays have been  
set ON or OFF using the corresponding menu items or whether the  
CHARACTER switch is ON or OFF.  
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The color temperature display in the ATW mode and the SCENE data  
MARK will appear even when the CHARACTER ON/OFF switch is at  
the OFF position.  
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Error message displays  
When an error occurs, an error message appears in the viewfinder.  
There are two types of error messages: those which appear when the power is switched on, and those which  
appear during operation.  
The tables given below indicate the causes and remedial action for the corresponding error messages.  
Error messages which appear when the power is switched on  
Error display  
Cause  
Remedial action  
BACKUP BATTERY This appears when the internal clock battery Replace the unit’s back-up battery. For the  
EMPTY  
has run down.  
replacement procedure, refer to page 58, and  
consult with your dealer.  
Remarks:  
A flat back-up battery will interfere with the clock and time code free run functions although all  
other functions will remain unaffected. Replace the back-up battery at the earliest possible  
opportunity.  
The BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY display will appear even when the power is turned back on  
immediately after the back-up battery was replaced. This is normal and not indicative of a  
malfunction.  
FLASH  
EMPTY  
MEMORY This appears when garbage data in the built-in Proceed with garbage collection on the  
flash memory needs to be collected.  
MAINTENANCE menu screen among the menu  
A special memory called a flash memory is used items. Refer to the menu items (on pages 48,  
inside this unit. It contains all the menu settings, 49 and 55).  
white balance adjustment data and many other  
types of data. Due to the fact that this is a  
special memory, the old data no longer required  
when menu changes are made, for instance,  
are retained. Consequently, garbage memory  
contents such as these must be collected from  
time to time.  
Remarks:  
This display appears well ahead of time so there is no need to panic and initiate garbage collection  
immediately. The garbage collection processing takes some time (about 1 minute) so it should be  
done when there is a spare moment.  
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Error messages which appear during operation  
Error display Cause  
Remedial action  
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ERROR  
BRIGHT This appears when the white balance is to be Stop down the iris a little more, and adjust the  
adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch was white balance. If the error display remains,  
operated) or when the screen is excessively insert the electronic shutter or attach the ND  
bright.  
filter.  
TOO DARK ERROR  
LENS UNIT ERROR  
This appears when the white balance is to be Open the iris a little more, increase the gain (if  
adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch was this is warranted by the subject brightness), and  
operated) or when the screen is excessively adjust the white balance. If the error display  
dark.  
remains, direct some light onto the subject.  
This appears when the lens cable has been The cause is almost always a disconnected lens  
disconnected or when the lens iris control circuit cable. If the display appears even when the  
has been damaged.  
cable is connected properly, consult with your  
dealer.  
SELECT SW ERROR This appears when the AUTO W/B BAL switch Adjust the white balance (operate the AUTO  
was operated with the white balance selector W/B BAL switch) with the white balance selector  
switch at a position other than MEMO.  
switch at the MEMO position.  
OUTPUT SW ERROR This appears when the AUTO W/B BAL switch Adjust the white balance (operate the AUTO  
was operated with the OUTPUT switch at a W/B BAL switch) with the OUTPUT switch at the  
position other than CAM.  
CAM position.  
BLACK BAL ERROR  
This points to a malfunction in the camera unit.  
Consult with your dealer.  
WHITE BAL ERROR This appears when the white balance was not If the TOOL BRIGHT ERROR, TOO DARK  
TRY AGAIN  
attained properly due to some condition or ERROR or LENS UNIT ERROR message has  
other.  
appeared, take the corresponding measure, and  
then try adjusting the white balance again.  
If the WHITE BAL ERROR TRY AGAIN  
message has appeared but the TOOL BRIGHT  
ERROR, TOO DARK ERROR or LENS UNIT  
ERROR message has not appeared, proceed to  
attain the white balance again. If the display still  
appears even after two or three attempts,  
consult with your dealer.  
Remarks:  
The above errors are detected when the white balance is adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch has been operated).  
The LENS UNIT ERROR is also detected immediately after the power has been switched on.  
SERVO  
This appears when an unrecorded part of a tape It is normal for this display to appear with  
is played back or at other times when the VTR unrecorded parts of tapes. If the display  
servo lock is disengaged.  
appears during the playback of an obviously  
recorded tape or during recording, this points to  
a malfunction. Consult with your dealer.  
HUMID  
This signifies that condensation has formed. Refer to page 63 where detailed instructions  
Refer to page 63 where detailed instructions can be found.  
can be found.  
POWER OFF  
This is not an error message. It is a warning which indicates that the power will be turned off very  
shortly.  
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Preparations  
Attaching the peripheral units  
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Attaching the lens  
Position the lens, insert it, and lock it in place using the lens locking  
lever.  
1
Lens locking lever  
Connect the cord to the LENS connector, and secure it using the  
cable clamp.  
2
Cable clamp  
LENS connector  
Refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens for  
details on handling the lens.  
Attach the lens cap to protect the unit when the lens has been  
removed.  
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Mounting the viewfinder  
Align the positions of the marks (red), and fit into place.  
1
Marks (red)  
Viewfinder  
Turn the viewfinder locking ring to lock the viewfinder into place.  
2
Viewfinder locking ring  
The viewfinder can be turned by 90 degrees by loosening the locking ring.  
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Removing the eye cup  
1Move the eye cup unlocking lever is the  
direction indicated by the arrow.  
Eye cup  
Eye cup  
unlocking lever  
2Slide the eye cup in the direction indicated to  
remove it.  
2
1
Adjusting the eyepiece position  
1Set the eyepiece stopper to FREE.  
2Move the eyepiece toward the left or right to a  
position which affords the easiest viewing.  
3Tighten the eyepiece stopper.  
3
2
1
Eyepiece  
stopper  
Adjusting the eye cup position  
1Set the eye cup stopper to FREE.  
1
FREE  
2Adjust the eye cup by moving it toward you or  
away from you.  
LOCK  
3
2
3Set the eye cup stopper to LOCK to lock the  
eye cup in place.  
Eye cup  
stopper  
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When using a battery pack made by Anton/Bauer  
Before using the battery pack, charge it using the special battery charger made by Anton/Bauer. For the  
charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used.  
Attach the battery pack made by Anton/Bauer.  
1
Insert it in the direction indicated by the arrow and slide it into place.  
Power output connector for light  
Battery pack made by Anton/Bauer  
Light control switch  
Provided on the battery holder made by Anton/Bauer are a power  
output connector for a light and a light control switch. A light can be  
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easily attached.  
For details on lighting systems, consult an  
Anton/Bauer representative.  
Set menu item 7. BATTERY (BATT.SELECT) to the battery which is to  
be used.  
2
For further details, refer to the menu items (pages 48 to 50).  
Remarks:  
To remove the battery pack  
While holding the unlocking lever on the battery holder all the way  
down, slide the battery pack in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
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Unlocking lever  
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When using the AU-BP402 battery pack  
Charge the AU-BP402 battery pack using the AG-B425 battery charger. It takes about an hour to charge the  
battery pack. For further details, refer to the operating instructions accompanying the AG-B425 battery charger.  
Remove the battery holder.  
1
Disconnect these.  
Battery holder  
Disconnect these.  
Connect the unit’s cables to the AU-M402H battery case cables.  
2
Battery case  
AU-M402H  
Connect these.  
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Mount the AU-M402H battery case onto the unit using a screwdriver.  
3
Rubber cap  
Screw  
Battery case  
AU-M402H  
Holes with the screws recessed inside can be seen when the cover is  
opened and the rubber caps are lifted. Tighten up these screws using a  
screwdriver so that the battery case is mounted onto the unit. Tighten the  
screws up all the way.  
Do not pull the rubber caps with too much force.  
CAUTION:  
Connect the plug of the battery pack to the connector inside the  
battery case, and install the battery pack inside the case.  
4
Label surface  
Battery pack  
AU-BP402  
The unit’s power must be turned off before the plug is connected or  
disconnected.  
CAUTION:  
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Set menu item 7. BATTERY (BATT.SELECT) to NiCd12V.  
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Menu item screen (viewfinder)  
– MAIN FUNCTION –  
TCG CLEAR  
RECRUN/FREERUN  
DF/NDF  
: REC  
: DF  
SCENE DATA SAVE  
SCENE DATA UNDEL  
FBATT. SELECT  
BACK TALLY  
: NiCd12  
: ON  
MENU INITIALIZE  
For further details, refer to the menu items (pages 48 to 50).  
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When using the NP-1B battery made by Sony  
Charge the NP-1B battery using the special battery charger made by Sony.  
For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions accompanying the battery charger  
used.  
Remove the battery holder.  
1
Disconnect these.  
Battery holder  
Disconnect these.  
Attach the accessory NP-1B mounting connector.  
2
Do not connect this.  
Connect these.  
NP-1B mounting  
connector  
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Mount the battery holder made by Sony  
3
Battery case  
1
3
Cover  
2
4
Screw provided  
with NP-1B  
mounting  
Hole  
connector  
Before proceeding any further, remove the battery holder cover.  
1Mount the battery case using the mounting screws.  
2Tighten the power contact screw.  
3Insert the top of the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
4Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the hole at the  
bottom of the battery case and mount the battery holder using the screw  
provided with the NP-1B mounting connector.  
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When using an AC power source  
(when using the AU-B110/AJ-B75 AC adaptor)  
Connect the unit’s external DC input socket to the DC OUT connector  
on the AU-B110/AJ-B75 AC adaptor.  
1
AC adaptor  
OAU-B110 (optional accessory)  
OAJ-B75 (optional accessory)  
External DC input socket  
(EXT. DC IN)  
Turn on the AC adaptor’s power.  
2
Set the unit’s POWER switch to the ON position.  
3
Check the pin signals of the external DC input socket when an external  
power source other than the AU-B110/AJ-B75 AC adaptor is to be used.  
Pin No. Signal  
1
2, 3  
4
GND  
POWER  
4
1
2
3
+12V  
OFF  
ON  
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External DC input socket  
Priority is given to the power supplied from the AC adaptor when  
both a battery pack and AC adaptor have been connected.  
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Notes:  
When the AC adaptor is used, the low battery warning may appear  
depending on the BATT.SELECT menu setting. If this happens, it  
is recommended that the Ni-Cd12V setting be used for  
BATT.SELECT.  
When the AC adaptor is used, the AC adaptor’s power must be  
turned on before the unit’s POWER switch is set to the ON  
position. If the POWER switch is set to ON first, the unit may  
malfunction since the AC adaptor’s output voltage increases  
slowly after the power has been turned on.  
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Attaching the microphone holder (option)  
The AJ-MC700/WM-L30 or other optional microphone can be used in place of the microphone which  
accompanies the unit.  
Remove the microphone on the main unit.  
1
Connector  
Screws  
Remove the two screws to remove the connector and then remove the  
microphone.  
Attach the microphone holder.  
2
Microphone holder  
The microphone holder is attached by following the microphone removal  
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Mounting the unit onto a tripod  
The tripod mount adaptor, which is sold separately, is used to mount the unit onto a tripod.  
Attach the tripod mount adaptor to the tripod.  
1
Tripod mount adaptor  
Tripod head  
Take the center of gravity of the unit and tripod mount adaptor into  
NOTE:  
consideration when selecting the hole for the attachment.  
Also check that the diameter of the hole selected matches the  
diameter of the tripod head screw.  
Mount the unit onto the tripod mount adaptor.  
2
Slide the unit away from you along the groove until it clicks into position.  
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Disengaging the unit from the tripod mount adaptor  
Tripod mount adaptor  
Black lever  
Red lever  
Move the black lever in the direction indicated by the arrow while holding  
down the red lever, and disengage the unit by sliding it toward you.  
If the pin of the tripod mount adaptor fails to return to its original  
position after the unit has been disengaged, again move the black  
lever in the direction indicated by the arrow while holding down the  
red lever. This returns the pin to its former position.  
Bear in mind that the unit cannot be mounted if the pin is left in the  
center.  
NOTE:  
Fastening the shoulder belt (option)  
Shoulder belt  
The tab opens when pressed.  
To release the shoulder belt, open the tabs at both ends and disengage.  
The tab opens when pressed.  
Check that the shoulder belt is securely fastened.  
NOTE:  
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Adjusting the shoulder pad position  
The shoulder pad can be adjusted by sliding it in the forward or backward direction from its center position  
(shipment position) by up to 15 mm on either side.  
Adjust it to the position where you find it easiest to operate.  
Loosen the two screws.  
1
Slide the shoulder pad back and forth until you find the optimum  
position.  
2
Tighten the screws and secure the shoulder pad.  
3
Screws  
Shoulder pad  
1•3  
2
Bottom section  
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Setting the date and time  
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The first step to take after purchasing the unit is to set the date and  
time.  
(With a DVCPRO VTR, the shooting date and time data is recorded separately from the images. In order for this  
data to be recorded correctly, first set the date and time.)  
MIC SELECT  
FRONT  
REAR  
0
10  
0
10  
CH1  
CH2  
CH 1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
CH 2  
MENU ITEM DOWN UP PAGE  
SET  
OFF  
CTL RESET  
POWER  
3
2•7 4•5•6  
1
OFF  
iON  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1
2
The setting screen (MENU) appears in the viewfinder when the MENU  
SET/OFF selector switch is set to SET.  
While monitoring the viewfinder, press the PAGE button until the  
TIME/DATE screen appears.  
3
Setting screen (viewfinder)  
(First setting screen for menu items)  
– MAIN FUNCTION –  
– TIME/DATE –  
iTCG CLEAR  
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YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
HOUR  
MINUTE  
: 97  
: 06  
: 13  
: 10  
: 02  
RECRUN/FREERUN  
DF/NDF  
: REC  
: DF  
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Keep  
pressing  
the PAGE  
button.  
SCENE DATA SAVE  
SCENE DATA UNDEL  
BATT. SELECT  
: DIGIT  
: ON  
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BACK TALLY  
MENU INITIALIZE  
Descriptions are also given in the menu items (on pages 48, 49 and 54).  
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Set the date and time using the ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.  
Keep pressing the ITEM button until the arrow indicates  
4
5
“ TIME/DATE SET.”  
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Setting screen (viewfinder)  
– TIME/DATE –  
YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
HOUR  
MINUTE  
: 97  
: 06  
: 13  
: 10  
: 02  
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The date and time settings are entered when the UP or DOWN button  
is pressed.  
6
7
Finally, set the MENU SET/OFF selector switch to OFF.  
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Adjusting the viewfinder  
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Adjusting the viewfinder diopter  
MONITOR  
MODE  
CHK  
GAIN  
0
6/9  
12/18  
AWB  
OUTPUT SHUTTER  
CAM OFF  
ON  
BAR SELECT  
MEMO  
PRST  
ATW  
POWER  
OFF ON  
POWER  
1
Diopter control  
OFF  
iON  
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1
2
An image now appears on the viewfinder.  
Turn the diopter control and adjust it so that the viewfinder image can  
be seen clearly.  
Adjusting the viewfinder’s brightness and contrast  
PEAKING control  
MONITOR  
CONTRAST control  
3
MODE  
CHK  
BRIGHT control  
GAIN  
0
6/9  
12/18  
AWB  
OUTPUT SHUTTER  
CAM OFF  
ON  
BAR SELECT  
MEMO  
PRST  
ATW  
POWER  
OFF ON  
OUTPUT  
POWER  
CAM  
2
1
BAR  
OFF  
iON  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1
An image now appears on the viewfinder.  
Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM.  
2
3
Turn the viewfinder’s BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls and adjust  
the brightness and contrast of the image.  
When the viewfinder’s PEAKING control is turned, the image can be  
adjusted to be softer or sharper.  
If it is adjusted to be sharp, it will be easier to focus the lens.  
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Adjusting the lens flange  
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The lens flange is adjusted when the lens fails to be focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions  
because it has been mounted for the first time or because it has been replaced.  
This adjustment need be done only once provided that the lens is not replaced.  
Loosen the flange back locking knob.  
1
2
Set the lens iris selector switch (IRIS) to  
“M.”  
Turn the iris ring and set the iris to the  
fully open position.  
3
4
4
Shoot a well-contrasted subject such  
as a window or utility pole at least 10  
meters away.  
Approx. 10 meters  
Set the power/manual zoom selector  
switch to “M.”  
5
6
Turn the zoom ring and set the zoom to  
the maximum telephoto position (zoom  
in).  
Lens iris selector  
switch  
2
Turn the focus ring and bring the  
subject into focus.  
When the subject is too bright and it is hard to  
verify whether it is in focus: Set the electronic  
shutter to ON. (If necessary, change the shutter  
speed as well.)  
Focus ring  
7
7
Zoom ring  
6•8  
Turn the zoom ring and set the zoom to  
the maximum wide-angle position  
(zoom out).  
8
Iris ring  
3
Flange back  
adjustment  
ring  
Turn the flange back adjustment ring  
and bring the subject into focus.  
Flange back  
locking knob  
9
10  
9
1•11  
Repeat steps to until the subject is  
5 9  
Power/manual zoom selector  
switch (on the bottom panel)  
brought into focus at both the telephoto  
5
If the subject is out of focus, use the focus ring to  
focus, then zoom out, and use the flange back  
adjustment ring to bring the subject into focus.  
M
Upon completion of the adjustments,  
tighten up the flange back locking knob  
to prevent the flange back adjusting  
ring from moving out of position.  
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Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased.  
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Adjustments during shooting  
Camera posture  
If the camera is held rather than secured on the tripod for shooting, the images will feature plenty of movement  
but there will be a lack of stability. Hold the camera in such a way as to prevent camera shake.  
Place the thumb of your right hand near the  
VTR START/STOP switch.  
Hold your elbow by your side.  
Stand with your feet slightly apart.  
Camera movements  
Basically, the camera should be fixed in position for shooting. If the pan and tilt functions are used, however, the  
recording will have more of a sense of movement. Moving the camera horizontally is called “panning”; moving it  
perpendicularly is known as “tilting.” In moving the camera, the knack is to move it slowly. Better shots can be  
taken by moving the camera very slowly.  
Even when a movement has been completed, suspend all movement for a few moments.  
Panning  
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Stand facing the direction  
of the final scene.  
Twist your body and  
start panning.  
Move your body  
back slowly.  
Stop all movements.  
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Exposure adjustment  
The exposure varies according to the lens iris.  
The lens iris can be adjusted using the automatic iris or manual iris settings.  
Lens iris selector switch  
Iris ring  
Automatic iris  
O
O
Set the lens iris selector switch (IRIS) to “A.”  
The iris is automatically adjusted to obtain the brightness which is commensurate with the subject.  
This unit’s automatic iris operation serves to measure the average brightness of the entire screen to control  
the iris. This means that the subject will tend to become all white or dark when a spotlight is directed on the  
subject or when the subject is shot under backlight conditions. Use the lens iris at the manual setting for  
lighting conditions such as these.  
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Manual iris  
Set the lens iris selector switch (IRIS) to “M.”  
Turn the iris ring and adjust the brightness.  
Shooting conditions  
Operation  
Open the iris slightly.  
Background is too bright, and subject is dark  
(backlight)  
Background is dimly lit, and subject is bright  
Stop down the iris slightly.  
Adjust the iris as required.  
When special effects are desired  
Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased.  
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Note:  
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Zooming  
Both power zoom and manual zoom functions are available for zooming.  
Power zoom involves simply pressing a switch and selecting telephoto (TELE) or wide angle (WIDE); manual  
zoom involves operating the zoom ring and selecting telephoto or wide angle.  
Power/Manual zoom selector switch  
M
Power zoom control switch  
T
W
Zoom ring  
Power zoom  
Manual zoom  
Set the power/manual zoom Set the power/manual zoom  
selector switch to “S.” selector switch to “M.”  
Zooming  
Set the power zoom control Rotate the zoom ring downward.  
switch to T (TELE).  
Telephoto  
Set the power zoom control Rotate the zoom ring upward.  
switch to W (WIDE).  
Wide angle  
Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased.  
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How to take close-ups  
The close-up (macro) function comes in handy when shooting insects, flowers or other subjects positioned at  
close distances of up to 1 meter or so from the unit.  
Power/Manual zoom selector switch  
(FUJINON lens)  
4
M
Macro ring  
3•5  
1
Macro button  
Focus ring Zoom ring  
3
2
4
Power/Manual zoom selector switch  
ZOOM  
4
(CANON lens)  
SERVO  
MANUAL  
Macro button  
3
Zoom ring  
1
4
Focus ring  
Macro ring  
2
3•5  
Also refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens you have purchased.  
Bring the lens up close to the subject.  
1
Set the focus ring to the shortest possible setting.  
2
3
Press the MACRO button forward, and rotate the macro ring.  
The subject appears at its maximum size when the macro ring is rotated  
as far as it will go.  
Set the power/manual zoom selector switch to “M,” and rotate the  
zoom ring to bring the subject into focus.  
4
5
After completing the macro shooting, return the macro ring to its  
click-stop position.  
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Light sources and color temperatures  
When shooting a subject, it is necessary to adjust the white balance to a setting which matches the light source.  
A light source is expressed using a color temperature (K). The bluer the light, the higher the temperature;  
conversely, the redder the light, the lower the temperature. The table given below shows the correlation between  
light sources and color temperatures.  
Light source  
Color temperature (K)  
Clear skies  
Cloudy  
10,000  
Blue  
8,000  
Rainy  
7,000  
6,000  
5,000  
White  
Fluorescent lights (daylight)  
Sunshine at midday  
Mercury-vapor lamps  
Fluorescent lights (white)  
1 hour after sunrise, 1 hour before sunset  
Fluorescent lights (warm white)  
4,000  
3,500  
Studio lights  
Halogen lamps, video lights  
3,200  
3,000  
Yellow  
30 minutes after sunrise, 30 minutes before sunset  
Incandescent bulbs  
Sodium lamps  
(Lighting inside tunnels)  
Sunrise, sunset  
2,500  
2,000  
Candlelight  
red  
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White balance adjustment  
This adjustment may be skipped when the white balance selector switch is used at the ATW position (automatic  
tracking wide balance mode) or PRST position (for shooting under a predetermined light source).  
POWER  
4 2 1  
OFF  
iON  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1
Set the white balance selector switch to MEMO.  
2
AWB  
MEMO  
PRST  
ATW  
Place a sheet of white paper, handkerchief or something similar in  
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conditions identical to those of the light sources which will be used  
to illuminate the subject, and zoom in on the subject so that the  
screen is filled with the white paper or handkerchief.  
Something white (such as a piece of white fabric or white wall) near the  
subject may serve instead, but it should be borne in mind that what you  
thought was white may in fact be slightly coloured.  
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Be careful not to open the lens iris too far when adjusting the white  
balance. Attempting to adjust the white balance with the iris open too  
far will cause the warning “TOO BRIGHT” to be displayed and  
processing to stop. Note that the “TOO BRIGHT” warning is especially  
prone to appear when the entire screen is filled with something white,  
such as a piece of paper.  
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(Generally speaking, selecting the AUTO IRIS mode to control the lens  
iris setting will ensure that it is automatically adjusted to the appropriate  
setting for the lighting level.)  
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Shoot the white object so that it fills the screen, and set the AUTO  
W/B BAL switch to AWB.  
4
AUTO W/B BAL  
AWB t  
How to use the  
The white balance adjustment is completed is about 10 seconds.  
automatic tracking white  
(ATW) balance mode  
The automatic tracking  
white balance mode is  
established when the  
white balance selector  
switch (AUTO W/B BAL) is  
set to the ATW position.  
However, since the  
Upon completion of the adjustment, the color temperature display  
appears in the viewfinder.  
Now check that the color temperature imaged and the color  
temperature displayed in the viewfinder match. If they do not tally, it is  
recommended that the white balance be adjusted again.  
If it was not possible to adjust the white balance, the WHITE BAL  
ERROR TRY AGAIN message appears in the viewfinder. In a case like  
this, check that the lens cable is connected properly and that the  
subject brightness is suitable, and then adjust the white balance again.  
O
O
ambient light conditions  
may make the auto  
tracking white balance  
operation unstable, learn  
how to use the MEMO,  
PRESET and ATW modes  
to best suit the prevailing  
conditions.  
When the white balance should be re-adjusted:  
Be absolutely sure to re-adjust the white balance when there has been a  
change in the light conditions or when the gain setting has been changed.  
Examples  
$ Since hunting may occur when a zoom lens with an automatic iris  
mechanism is used, adjust the iris gain knob provided on the lens.  
For further details, refer to the operating instructions  
accompanying the lens.  
Notes:  
OWhen shooting a  
subject illuminated by a  
spotlight, proceed in the  
PRESET (INDOOR  
mode).  
OIf you know ahead of  
time that you will be  
shooting a subject  
$ The white balance cannot be adjusted if the white balance selector  
switch is set to the ATW or PRST position.  
outdoors, store the  
white balance setting in  
the MEMO position.  
OShooting a subject  
illuminated by a mixture  
of light from fluorescent  
lighting and  
$ Do not allow a subject lighter than the white object shot in step 3  
above onto the screen since the white balance is adjusted with the  
lightest part of the subject on the screen taken to be white.  
Failure to heed this caution may cause malfunctioning.  
incandescent bulbs or  
by a mixture of outdoor  
light and fluorescent  
lighting because the  
subject is by a window  
presents difficulties for  
automatic tracking.  
Under conditions such  
as these, adjust the  
white balance manually.  
$ Do not increase the gain to an unnecessarily high value and then  
proceed with the automatic white balance (AWB) operation.  
Failure to heed this caution will cause the iris to be nearly stopped  
down when AWB is performed so operation will become unstable.  
$ In order to ensure that a high picture quality is maintained, it is  
recommended that AWB be performed immediately before  
shooting scenes of great importance or value.  
Remarks:  
Use the ATW balance  
mode only in an  
emergency when you do  
not have the time to  
adjust the white balance  
manually.  
$ When the white balance is adjusted, the black balance is also  
adjusted automatically inside the unit. Consequently, when the  
AUTO W/B BAL switch has been operated, the iris will close  
before opening again: this is normal and not indicative of any  
malfunctioning.  
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Normal recording  
2
POWER  
1
OFF  
iON  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1
2
Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder, and insert the  
cassette tape.  
Before proceeding with the recording, make sure that the cassette tab  
has been set to the REC position.  
This unit uses “L” cassettes only.  
O
O
REC  
SAVE  
Set the camera switches as shown below.  
3
Select the desired shutter speed if necessary.  
(Normally, the camera is used with the shutter  
off.)  
Set the OUTPUT selector switch to CAM.  
Select the desired white balance mode using the  
white balance selector switch.  
Set the GAIN selector switch to a setting which  
corresponds to the brightness of the subject.  
Adjust the white balance if the white balance  
selector switch is at MEMO.  
Point the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom.  
Press the VTR START/STOP button to start the recording.  
Press the VTR START/STOP button to stop the recording.  
4
5
6
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Zebra pattern display  
A zebra pattern can be displayed on a bright part (over approx. 85 IRE) of the image.  
ON  
OFF  
ZEBRA  
Lens iris selector switch  
M
A
Iris ring  
Gain settings  
When shooting in locations with insufficient lighting, a brighter image can be produced by increasing the gain.  
However, it should be borne in mind that the noise will also increase when the gain is raised.  
GAIN  
0
6/9  
12/18  
Gain settings of 0/6/12dB or 0/9/18dB are set on the menu item CAMERA  
SETTING menu screen for operation. (The 0/6/12dB settings were  
selected when the unit was shipped from the manufacturing plant.) For  
further details, refer to the menu items (on pages 48, 49 and 53).  
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High-speed shutter  
Camera shake can be minimized when shooting moving subjects by increasing the shutter speed. Furthermore,  
shooting under fluorescent lights produces flickering images, and this flickering can be reduced by changing the  
shutter speed when shooting.  
SHUTTER  
OFF  
ON  
SELECT  
How to change the shutter speed  
The SHUTTER switch is non-locking at the SELECT position. Each time  
it is operated at this position, the shutter speed changes in the following  
sequence: 1/100 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000  
1/4000  
1/8000. When operated again at the 1/8000 setting, the speed returns to  
1/100.  
The higher the shutter speed setting, the darker the images will  
become. Check the brightness of the images in the viewfinder,  
and adjust the lighting and lens iris.  
$
Notes:  
When shooting extremely bright subjects with the shutter speed at  
a high setting, the smear effect (a form of distortion in which  
objects appear stretched out vertically) may be more noticeable  
than in the shutter OFF condition: this is normal and not indicative  
of any malfunctioning.  
$
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Audio recording  
2
1
2
MIC SELECT  
FRONT  
REAR  
0
10  
0
10  
CH1  
CH2  
CH 1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
CH 2  
MENU ITEM DOWN UP PAGE  
SET  
OFF  
CTL RESET  
Audio monitor level control  
Select the desired input signals using the audio input selector  
switches.  
1
2
When using the built-in microphone  
When using external microphones  
FRONT  
REAR  
i
i
Adjust the recording levels using the audio level controls.  
The recording levels can be checked in the viewfinder. Adjust the levels in  
such a way that the audio level meter for the viewfinder display shows  
” or thereabouts.  
----------+  
(See page 15)  
Howling may occur when the volume of the sound delivered  
through the audio monitor speaker is too high. If this occurs, turn  
the audio monitor level control down to a level at which howling  
does not occur.  
$
$
Notes:  
The line input can be selected instead of the external microphones  
by setting an internal switch to the corresponding position. For  
further details, refer to page 59.  
Remarks:  
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Rec review  
When the camera’s RET button is pressed while the VTR is in the REC PAUSE mode  
(which is established after the tape has finished moving back automatically), rec review  
is conducted so that the quality of what has already been recorded can be checked.  
Press the camera’s RET button  
REC/PLAY end point  
3 sec. to 10 sec.  
Tape return  
Automatic  
rewinding  
PLAY  
Automatic rewinding  
The amount by which the tape moves backward can be controlled from 3 to 10  
seconds by either pressing the camera’s RET button and releasing it immediately or  
holding it down.  
The playback images appear in the viewfinder while the tape is being played back in  
the rec review mode.  
O
O
<When no recording has yet been made near the rec review start point>  
The playback images of the blank part of the tape appear in the viewfinder.  
During the rec review operation, the rec review images are output  
to the video output connectors (BNC and S-VIDEO connectors) as  
well as to the viewfinder.  
$
Notes:  
It should be borne in mind that these rec review images will be  
recorded if a back-up VTR has been connected to record back-up  
images.  
Retake  
When the FF or REW button is pressed in the REC PAUSE mode, playback images at  
1a normal tape speed or reverse playback images at 1a normal tape speed can be  
viewed while the button is held down. When the button is released, the REC PAUSE  
mode is re-established immediately. This function can be used to retake shots by  
running the tape to the desired position while checking the images and by starting  
recording again from that position.  
Still-picture playback  
The STILL mode is established when the PLAY button is pressed during playback.  
Both the FF and REW LED displays in the operation section light up at this time.  
Normal playback is resumed when the PLAY button is pressed again.  
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Menu items  
Setting procedure  
MIC SELECT  
FRONT  
REAR  
0
10  
0
10  
CH1  
CH2  
CH 1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
CH 2  
MENU ITEM DOWN UP PAGE  
SET  
OFF  
CTL RESET  
1•5 3 4 2  
Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.  
1
2
When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET while the unit is in the stop, eject or rec  
pause mode, the menu screen is displayed.  
Press the PAGE button.  
The menu screens are switched in succession as shown below by pressing the PAGE  
button.  
– MAIN FUNCTION –  
i TCG CLEAR  
RECRUN/FREERUN : REC  
– AUDIO –  
– VF DISPLAY –  
i FRONT PHANTOM  
FRONT MIC  
: ON  
i LEVEL METER  
: ON  
: ON  
: ON  
: ON  
: TC  
DF/NDF  
: DF  
: –60 dB  
: –60 dB  
: –60 dB  
: MIX  
IRIS (F No.)  
REAR CH1 MIC  
REAR CH2 MIC  
CUE REC SELECT  
BATTERY  
SCENE DATA SAVE  
SCENE DATA UNDEL  
BATT. SELECT  
TAPE REMAIN  
TC/CTL COUNTER  
i
i
: NiCd12  
: ON  
BACK TALLY  
MENU INITIALIZE  
t
y
– MAINTENANCE –  
– TIME/DATE –  
: 97  
– CAMERA SETTING –  
OPERATION  
DRUM RUNNING  
THREADING  
: XXh  
: XXh  
: XX  
i YEAR  
MONTH  
i GAIN SELECT  
: 0/6/12  
: INDOOR  
: 0  
: 06  
: 13  
: 10  
: 02  
WHITE PRESET  
AUTO IRIS  
DAY  
HOUR  
MINUTE  
SETUP LEVEL  
DETAIL LEVEL  
CHROMA PHASE  
CHROMA GAIN  
TV 4 : 3 16 : 9  
PICTURE MODE  
: 7.5%  
: 2  
: 0  
: 63  
: 4 : 3  
: NORMAL  
u
u
i GARBAGE COLLECTION  
$ TIME/DATE SET  
(Don’t power off)  
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Press the ITEM button.  
3
The ITEM button is pressed to select items on each of the menu screens. Each time  
the ITEM button is pressed, the arrow at the left of the screen moves. The item  
indicated by the arrow is the item currently selected.  
Press the UP or DOWN button.  
4
5
Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting.  
Upon completion of the settings, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to  
OFF.  
The original viewfinder screen is restored.  
The setting data is stored in the built-in flash memory several  
Notes:  
seconds after the MENU SET/OFF switch has been set to the OFF  
position. Bear in mind that the data will not be stored correctly if the  
battery or AC adaptor is removed while the MENU SET/OFF switch is  
still at SET or immediately after the switch was changed to the OFF  
setting.  
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MAIN FUNCTION menu  
– MAIN FUNCTION –  
iTCG CLEAR  
RECRUN/FREERUN  
DF/NDF  
: REC  
: DF  
SCENE DATA SAVE  
SCENE DATA UNDEL  
BATT. SELECT  
: DIGIT  
: ON  
BACK TALLY  
MENU INITIALIZE  
Menu item  
Mode setting  
Description of function  
TCG CLEAR  
Clears the time code generator.  
RECRUN/FREERUN  
DF/NDF  
REC  
FREE  
Selects whether the time code generator is to be used in the REC  
RUN or FREE RUN mode. Regeneration is conducted if REC  
RUN mode is selected.  
DF  
NDF  
Selects whether the time code generator is to be operated in the  
drop frame or non-drop frame mode.  
SCENE DATA SAVE  
SCENE DATA UNDEL  
BATT. SELECT  
Stores the SCENE data on the tape. (Refer to the section on  
SCENE data on pages 56 and 57.)  
Restores the SCENE data. (Refer to the section on SCENE data  
on pages 56 and 57.)  
Selects the type of battery to be used.  
NiCd12  
NiCd13  
NiCd14  
DIGIT  
NiCd12: For an AC adaptor or a 12 V nickel-cadmium battery.  
NiCd13: For a 13.2 V nickel-cadmium battery.  
NiCd14: For a 14.4 V nickel-cadmium battery.  
DIGIT: For a digital nickel-cadmium battery  
(same for both 13.2 V and 14.4 V).  
BACK TALLY  
ON  
OFF  
ON is selected if the back tally LED display is to be used; OFF is  
selected if it is not to be used.  
MENU INITIALIZE  
Restores all the menu items to the settings established before the  
unit was shipped from the factory.  
The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the  
factory.  
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AUDIO menu  
– AUDIO –  
iFRONT PHANTOM  
: ON  
FRONT MIC  
: –60 dB  
: –60 dB  
: –60 dB  
: MIX  
REAR CH1 MIC  
REAR CH2 MIC  
CUE REC SELECT  
Menu item  
Mode setting  
Description of function  
FRONT PHANTOM  
ON  
OFF  
Sets the phantom power for the front microphone to ON or OFF.  
ON is selected if the microphone provided with the unit is to be  
used.  
FRONT MIC  
–60 dB  
–50 dB  
–40 dB  
Selects the front microphone input level setting.  
Select –60 dB, –50 dB or –40 dB depending on the microphone  
used.  
REAR CH1 MIC  
REAR CH2 MIC  
CUE REC SELECT  
–60 dB  
–50 dB  
–40 dB  
Selects the rear microphone CH1 input level setting.  
Select –60 dB, –50 dB or –40 dB depending on the microphone  
used.  
–60 dB  
–50 dB  
–40 dB  
Selects the rear microphone CH2 input level setting.  
Select –60 dB, –50 dB or –40 dB depending on the microphone  
used.  
CH1  
CH2  
MIX  
Selects the signals to be recorded on the CUE audio track from  
among the CH1, CH2 and MIX signals.  
The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the  
factory.  
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VF DISPLAY menu  
– VF DISPLAY –  
iLEVEL METER  
: ON  
: ON  
: ON  
: ON  
: TC  
IRIS (F No.)  
BATTERY  
TAPE REMAIN  
TC/CTL COUNTER  
Menu item  
Mode setting  
Description of function  
LEVEL METER  
ON  
OFF  
Selects whether the audio level meter reading is to be displayed  
on the viewfinder.  
IRIS (F No.)  
ON  
OFF  
Selects whether the lens iris f-value is to be displayed on the  
viewfinder.  
BATTERY  
ON  
OFF  
Selects whether the remaining battery charge is to be displayed  
on the viewfinder.  
TAPE REMAIN  
TC/CTL COUNTER  
ON  
OFF  
Selects whether the remaining tape amount is to be displayed on  
the viewfinder.  
TC  
UB  
Selects whether the viewfinder counter display is to show the time  
code, user bit, CTL or none of these.  
CTL  
OFF  
The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the  
factory.  
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CAMERA SETTING menu  
– CAMERA SETTING –  
iGAIN SELECT  
: 0/6/12  
: INDOOR  
: 0  
WHITE PRESET  
AUTO IRIS  
SETUP LEVEL  
DETAIL LEVEL  
CHROMA PHASE  
CHROMA GAIN  
TV 4 : 3 16 : 9  
PICTURE MODE  
: 7.5%  
: 2  
: 0  
: 63  
: 4 : 3  
: NORMAL  
Menu item  
Mode setting  
Description of function  
GAIN SELECT  
0/6/12  
0/9/18  
Selects whether the 0/6/12 dB or 0/9/18 dB settings are to apply  
to the operation of the camera gain selector switch.  
WHITE PRESET  
AUTO IRIS  
INDOOR  
OUTDOOR  
FLUOR  
Selects whether OUTDOOR, INDOOR or FLUOR (fluorescent  
lighting) is to be set when the camera’s WHITE BAL selector  
switch is at the PRST position.  
–3.0  
Selects the target brightness of the auto iris. The brightness can  
be set in 0.1 increments from –3.0 to 3.0.  
Example: When –1.5 is selected, the iris is closed by  
approximately 1.5 stops from the factory setting.  
However, there may be a slight deviation from this  
value.  
:
0
:
3.0  
SETUP LEVEL  
DETAIL LEVEL  
0%  
7.5%  
Sets the camera setup level. Either 0% or 7.5% is selected.  
0
:
Finely adjusts the camera detail level. Adjustment is possible  
from 0 to 16.  
2
:
16  
CHROMA PHASE  
CHROMA GAIN  
–32  
Finely adjusts the camera’s chroma phase. Set the value in the +  
direction if the skin color is to be made redder or in the – direction  
if it is to be made more yellow. Any value from –32 to 32 can be  
set.  
:
0
:
32  
0
:
63  
Adjusts the camera’s color intensity. The higher the value, the  
greater the intensity of the colors. Any value from 0 to 63 can be  
set.  
4 : 3  
16 : 9  
Selects whether the camera is to be used for screen dimensions  
of 4:3 or 16:9.  
TV 4 : 3 16 : 9  
PICTURE MODE  
NORMAL  
FRAME  
NORMAL is selected for ordinary shooting. At the FRAME  
setting, pictures have the “skipped frame” effect.  
The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the  
factory.  
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TIME/DATE menu  
– TIME/DATE –  
iYEAR  
MONTH  
: 97  
: 06  
: 13  
: 10  
: 02  
DAY  
HOUR  
MINUTE  
$ TIME/DATE SET  
Make absolutely sure that the arrow is moved to the “ TIME/DATE  
SET” position upon completion of the setting, and then press the UP  
or DOWN button. The settings will not be recorded unless the UP or  
DOWN button is pressed at the “ TIME/DATE SET” position.  
Note:  
Menu item  
Mode setting  
Description of function  
Sets the last two digits of the year.  
YEAR  
00  
:
Examples: “97” is set for 1997, and “01” for 2001.  
99  
MONTH  
DAY  
01  
:
12  
Sets the month using two digits.  
01  
:
Sets the day using two digits.  
31  
HOUR  
MINUTE  
00  
:
24  
Sets the hour (24-hour mode) using two digits.  
Sets the minute using two digits.  
00  
:
59  
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MAINTENANCE menu  
– MAINTENANCE –  
OPERATION  
DRUM RUNNING  
THREADING  
: XXh  
: XXh  
: XX  
i GARBAGE COLLECTION  
(Don’t power off)  
Menu item  
Description of function  
OPERATION  
Indicates the number of hours during which power has been supplied to the unit to date.  
DRUM RUNNING  
THREADING  
Indicates the total accumulated number of hours during which the head cylinder has  
been operating to date.  
Indicates the number of times a tape was loaded to date.  
GARBAGE  
COLLECTION  
Gives the command to collect the garbage in the built-in flash memory. If the “FLASH  
MEMORY EMPTY” message appears in the viewfinder when the power is turned on,  
align the arrow with “GARBAGE COLLECTION,” and press the UP or DOWN button.  
Collection of garbage in the flash memory then commencs.  
Notes:  
Once the collection of garbage in the flash memory has commenced, no  
O
operation is possible for about one minute.  
processing, normal operation can be resumed.  
Upon completion of this  
While the garbage in the flash memory is being collected, do NOT turn off the  
power. Also ensure that the battery has an adequate charge during this  
operation. If the power is cut off during the processing, the collection of the  
garbage in the flash memory will be discontinued and not completed properly,  
and this will affect subsequent operation.  
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SCENE data (news gathering data recording)  
If SCENE data is used for future non-linear editing or other such applications, it will be  
possible to do the job extremely efficiently.  
SCENE data is an information exchange system for enhancing efficiency during  
editing. It operates by gathering information for editing during shooting and recording it  
onto the tape.  
The SCENE data information consists of the following data for each cut.  
Recording start  
time code  
Recording stop  
time code  
Cut 1  
Cut 2  
MARK  
MARK  
Recording start  
time code  
Recording stop  
time code  
Recording start  
time code  
Recording stop  
time code  
Cut 200  
MARK  
The recording start time code and recording stop time code are automatically written.  
MARK is written by operating buttons.  
A return is made to cut 1 when the cassette tape is replaced.  
In order to ensure frame-to-frame continuity in operation, this unit returns the tape by  
several frames from the position of the previous cut’s recording stop, and then it  
starts to record the next cut (this is known as overlap recording). For this reason, the  
position of the SCENE data information’s recording stop time code is shifted slightly  
from the end point of the cut recorded on the tape.  
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O
O
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MARK operation  
1
The “No MARK” status is established when recording starts.  
MARK is an extremely simple memo (3 types: “No MARK,” “MARK 1” or “MARK 2”)  
which is inserted during shooting to facilitate editing afterwards.  
Make up your own rules governing the use of these marks by, for instance, assigning  
“MARK 1” to one shooting session and “MARK 2” to another. When a situation arises  
which meets the conditions of the rules you have made up, press the MARK/CANCEL  
button. “MARK 1” now appears in the right corner of the viewfinder. When the  
MARK/CANCEL button is pressed again, “MARK 2” appears, and when the  
MARK/CANCEL button is pressed yet again, the CANCEL mode is established, and  
the “MARK” display in the right corner of the viewfinder is cleared.  
When the recording of the next cut is started, this “MARK” is recorded into the internal  
memory, and the MARK/CANCEL button may be pressed any number of times until  
the next recording is started.  
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Saving the SCENE data onto the tape  
2
The SCENE data is saved before the tape is ejected. Normally, it is saved after the  
final cut has been shot.  
Set the menu SET/OFF selector switch to SET and display the MAIN FUNCTION  
MENU.  
Menu item screen (viewfinder)  
– MAIN FUNCTION –  
TCG CLEAR  
RECRUN/FREERUN  
DF/NDF  
: REC  
: DF  
The “ok” indication appears  
after the scene data has  
been saved.  
FSCENE DATA SAVE  
SCENE DATA UNDEL  
BATT. SELECT  
ok  
: DIGIT  
: ON  
BACK TALLY  
MENU INITIALIZE  
Use the ITEM button to align the arrow with the SCENE DATA SAVE position, and  
press the UP or DOWN button.  
The color of the screen changes to green, and the VTR starts operating in the  
recording mode. It takes about 10 seconds for the SCENE data to be saved, after  
which the original viewfinder screen is restored and “ok” indication will appear.  
Other operations cannot be performed while the SCENE data is  
being saved.  
When the tape is ejected, the SCENE data stored to date is  
cleared, and the preparations are made to gather the SCENE data  
for the next tape.  
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Notes:  
SCENE data cannot be saved from the SAVE mode (which is  
automatically established to protect the tape when the unit has  
been left standing in the REC PAUSE mode for more than 30  
minutes). In this case, first press the STOP button to release the  
SAVE mode, and then save the SCENE data.  
$
If it is absolutely essential for the data to be restored because you  
forgot to save it before the tape was ejected, reload the ejected  
tape, display the MAIN FUNCTION menu screen, and use the ITEM  
button to align the arrow with SCENE DATA UNDEL. The data can  
now be restored by pressing the UP or DOWN button.  
$
Remarks:  
If the tape is reloaded after its ejection and recording is then  
started, the data will be rewritten by the SCENE data for the new  
tape. This means that the data cannot be restored.  
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Replacing the back-up battery  
The unit is shipped from the factory with a back-up battery already installed.  
The “BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY” message appears in the viewfinder when the back-up battery  
has run down.  
Consult with your dealer, and replace the battery with a new one (CR2032 or BR2032).  
Backup (lithium) battery  
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Selecting the audio input  
To connect phantom microphones or the line input to the audio input connectors on the rear  
panel, set the internal switches (audio input selector switches) to the appropriate positions.  
Audio input selector switches  
CH1 selector  
switches  
CH2 selector  
switches  
SW4101  
SW4201  
ON  
OFF  
Technical details:  
1: For selecting the gain  
(gain is increased at OFF).  
6: For selecting the phantom  
power supply.  
2, 3, 4, 5:  
For selecting the attenuator.  
When an ordinary microphone is used (factory settings):  
ON  
ON : 3, 5  
OFF : 1, 2, 4, 6  
OFF  
When a phantom microphone is to be used:  
ON  
ON : 3, 5, 6  
OFF : 1, 2, 4  
OFF  
Set the switches to the above positions.  
When the line input is to be used:  
ON  
ON : 1, 2, 4  
OFF : 3, 5, 6  
OFF  
Set the switches to the above positions.  
The line input level can be switched to one of three settings: –6 dB, 0dB or +4 dB.  
It is set using the REAR CH1 MIC/REAR CH2 MIC menu item (on the AUDIO  
menu/see page 51) but the menu screen display will remain unchanged even when the  
internal switches are set to the positions shown above. Use the table given below as a  
reference to convert the input level.  
Menu display  
For microphone  
For line input  
–60 dB  
–50 dB  
–40 dB  
–60 dB  
–50 dB  
–40 dB  
–6 dB  
0 dB  
+4 dB  
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Tips on lighting  
Studio lighting  
Use halogen lamps with a color temperature of 3,000K to 3,200K for lighting in a studio.  
If the color temperature of the light source differs from this value, the colors of the subject will  
appear differently to what is seen by eye. The shadows may take on colors or the image may  
not appear with the proper colors.  
Use lighting of 300 lux or above. If it is less than this value, the screen may appear dark, the  
contrast may be insufficient, the depth of focus may be shallow or the picture quality may suffer  
deterioration in some other way.  
Ensure that the lighting is directed evenly over the entire subject and that no shadows are  
formed.  
Consult the table below and use the figures given, which are approximations only, as a guideline  
for evaluating the brightness.  
Use of halogen lamps (3,000 K to 3,200 K)  
with a brightness of over 300 lux as the  
light sources and with the lighting  
directed evenly over the subject  
10  
30  
50  
Brightness of a candle at 20 cm (10 to 15)  
Brightness of a cigarette lighter at 30 cm (15)  
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Back light  
Key light directed  
from a slightly  
raised position at  
the left  
Brightness underneath a street lamp (50 to 100)  
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100  
500  
Shopping arcade at night (150 to 200)  
Direct beam from a flashlight at 1 m (250)  
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O
Indoor area lit with fluorescent lighting (400 to 500)  
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Sales counters of a department store (500 to 700)  
Sunlight 1 hour before dusk on a clear day (1,000)  
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Slightly weaker base  
light directed from  
the top right  
1,000  
O
Sunlight 1 hour after dawn on a cloudy day (2,000)  
By a train window in the afternoon (3,500)  
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O
10,000  
Sunlight at 10 AM on a cloudy day (25,000)  
O
Sunlight at noon on a cloudy day (32,000)  
O
Sunlight at 3 PM on a clear day (35,000)  
O
Sunlight at 10 AM on a clear day (65,000)  
O
100,000  
Sunlight on a clear day (100,000)  
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Outdoors at noon under a cloudless sky  
O
On the beach at the height of summer  
O
In the mountains covered with snow  
O
(Unit: lux)  
Notes:  
Do not expose the lens directly to sunlight or shoot a subject for a  
long time which is reflecting either a bright light or the light which  
is used for lighting.  
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Flickering may result if the camera is used to shoot under  
fluorescent lights.  
Add extra lighting such as video lights  
(optional accessories) in cases like this.  
$ Use the built-in ND filter if there is too much light.  
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Tips on outdoor shooting  
If the subject is too bright when, for instance, shooting outdoors under a clear sky, adjust the  
brightness either using the electronic shutter or the built-in ND filter.  
Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras  
The following phenomena are known to arise in CCD cameras.  
Smear  
Although this unit has extremely low smear characteristics, smear may arise when shooting an  
extremely bright subject.  
Vertical lines made down the  
screen  
Extremely bright subject  
Flicker  
Flickering may occur if fluorescent lights are used for the lighting. This is the case in areas  
where the commercial power line frequency is 50 Hz or when a high shutter speed is used. To  
prevent flicker, set the electronic shutter speed to 1/100 where the commercial power line  
frequency is 50 Hz and to OFF where it is 60 Hz.  
Moiré  
Shooting a subject with striped patterns may give rise to the formation of Moiré patterns.  
White streaks  
White streaks may appear at high temperatures. They may be more conspicuous when the gain  
has been increased.  
Picture roughness  
Roughness in a specific pattern may appear all over the screen when the temperature is  
extremely high.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you suspect trouble in your unit, proceed with the inspections or adjustments described below. Consult your  
dealer if the trouble persists even after you have taken the remedial action suggested.  
Reference  
page no.  
Symptom  
Inspection/adjustment  
Check if the battery still has a sufficient charge.  
Check if the AC adaptor has been connected securely.  
O
O
The power fails to come on.  
O
Check if the battery still has a sufficient charge.  
O
O
The low battery warning is  
given (BATT LED or TALLY  
LED lights or flashes).  
O
Check if the battery setting menu item has been set  
correctly. If the AC adaptor is being used, use the NiCd12  
setting for the battery selection menu item.  
15 50  
The “BACKUP BATTERY  
EMPTY” message appears  
when the power is turned on.  
The real time is not correct.  
O
The back-up battery may have reached the end of its  
service life (approx. 1 year). Consult with your dealer and  
replace it with a new one.  
O
16 58  
16 17  
O
O
No operation results when the  
function buttons are pressed.  
Check the viewfinder for error messages.  
O
The tape cannot be fast  
forwarded or rewound.  
Check if the tape has already been fast forwarded or  
rewound all the way to the end or beginning of the tape.  
O
O
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Condensation  
Condensation may form on the head cylinder when the unit is moved from a cold location into a warm room or  
when it is operated in a humid environment.  
The principle behind this phenomenon is the same as when droplets of water form on the window panes of a  
heated room.  
These droplets are called condensation. If the tape is made to travel when condensation has formed, the head  
cylinder and tape may be damaged.  
Take the following precautions regarding condensation:  
Before inserting the cassette tape, set the power switch to ON, and check that the VTR LED or TALLY LED is  
not lighted or flashing and that the HUMID display is not lighted on the display panel.  
Whenever possible, avoid operating the unit in situations where condensation is likely to form.  
When the unit is to be moved, remove the cassette tape before moving it.  
If the HUMID display flashes while the cassette tape is already loaded, take the following steps.  
1. Turn on the power.  
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O
O
O
2. Press the EJECT button to eject the cassette tape.  
3. Wait until the HUMID display stops flashing.  
4. Once the HUMID display has stopped flashing, insert the cassette tape and run it.  
5. Check that no trouble occurs.  
Emergency eject  
If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the  
EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to  
While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn  
the EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise  
until the tape is ejected.  
3
press and turn the EMERGENCY screw.  
enables the cassette to be removed.  
This  
This screw needs to be rotated through about  
30 turns after the first turn until the unloading  
can be started.  
O
Set the power to OFF.  
1
This screw needs to be rotated through about  
120 turns after the first turn until the tape is  
ejected.  
O
Remove the rubber cap where shown in the  
figure. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into  
the cross-shaped part of the EMERGENCY  
screw (red).  
2
Remove the cassette.  
4
5
Set the power to OFF.  
1
4
Return the rubber cap to its original position.  
Cassette  
holder  
<Notes>  
Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an  
emergency.  
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Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the  
screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise,  
the mechanism may be damaged.  
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.  
O
2•5  
O
O
EMERGENCY screw  
A
clicking sound will be heard when the  
EMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is made  
by the reel drive operation and is therefore not  
indicative of a malfunction.  
Push in and turn at the same time.  
3
This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns  
after the first turn until the unloading can be started.  
This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns  
after the first turn until the tape is ejected.  
O
O
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Maintenance  
The unit has a precision-made construction inside which is designed to deliver a high  
O
performance. Take care to conduct proper maintenance in order to keep the unit in perfect  
working order for many years to come. Sophisticated technology and equipment are required  
to replenish the oil, replace the parts or adjust the electrical components. Consult your dealer  
as to when these steps need to be taken.  
Failure to adhere to the maintenance and inspection routine, which involves removing the dirt  
and dust from inside, replenishing the lubricating oil and replacing the worn parts (such as  
heads), will make it impossible for the unit to produce quality pictures and proper recordings.  
It will also shorten the unit’s service life. Ensure that the unit is maintained and inspected well  
ahead of time.  
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Cleaning the heads  
When the heads need to be cleaned, use the AJ-CL12LP cleaning cassette. Follow the handling  
instructions accompanying the cleaning cassette since the video heads may be damaged if it is  
used incorrectly.  
Cleaning the lens  
Maintain and inspect the lens once a year.  
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Wiping the lens may leave scratches on it. Use an air blower or a brush with soft bristles to  
blow or brush away the dirt or dust which may have accumulated on the lens surface.  
If grease or fingerprints have been left on the lens, use a lens cleaner available from a camera  
shop, and wipe the lens starting from its center. Make circular motions and work toward the  
edges.  
O
Ensure that droplets of water will not find their way to the lens when shooting in rainy or snowy  
conditions.  
Once the lens has been removed from the camera, attach the lens cap to prevent dust and dirt  
accumulating on the inside of the lens.  
Cleaning the viewfinder  
Do not use paint thinners or other solvents to remove dirt on the viewfinder.  
Use a lens cleaner available from a camera store to wipe the lens.  
Under no circumstances must the mirrors be touched. Use an air blower available from a  
camera store to blow away any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on them.  
O
O
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Specifications  
[GENERAL]  
Power supply:  
DC12 V (10.5V to 17.0V)  
Power consumption: 16W (main unit including viewfinder)  
Operating ambient temperature:  
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)  
Storage ambient temperature:  
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C)  
Operating ambient humidity:  
Less than 80% (relative humidity)  
Continuous operation time:  
Approx. 120 minutes  
(with Anton Bauer Trimpack 14, continuous recording time)  
Dimensions  
a
a
(W  
H
D):  
4-15/16˝ a 11-1/2˝ a 13-5/16˝ (126 a 292 a 337 mm)  
7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) for main unit only  
Weight:  
13.0 lbs (5.9 kg) for with NP-1 battery, viewfinder, Fujinon 14a lens,  
184-minute tape  
[CAMERA]  
Image sensor:  
Pixels:  
1/3˝ IT-type CCD with on-chip lens (pixel shift system) a3  
542 (H) a 492 (V)  
Horizontal drive frequency:  
11.25 MHz  
2000 lux, f/5.6  
Minimum illumination:5 lux (f/1.4 +18 dB)  
S/N ratio: 60 dB (TYP)  
Horizontal resolution: Approx. 500 lines (center)  
Vertical resolution: 400 lines  
Sampling frequency: 13.5 MHz/27 MHz  
Sensitivity:  
Shutter speeds:  
Gain selection:  
Lens mount:  
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000  
0/6/12 dB or 0/9/18 dB  
1/3˝ bayonet mount  
Color separation optical system:  
Prism system (f/1.4)  
Registration error:  
ND filter:  
Less than 0.03% (full range, excluding lens distortion)  
1/16 ND, manual ON/OFF setting enabled by slide switch  
[VIEWFINDER]  
Display tube:  
1.5˝ high-resolution monochrome tube  
Horizontal resolution: 600 lines (center)  
External controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING controls,  
TALLY ON/OFF, ZEBRA ON/OFF, CHARACTER ON/OFF switches  
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The video and audio performance specifications apply for a tape which has been recorded on  
this unit and played back on a standard player (ANALOG COMPONENT OUT).  
[VTR]  
Tape speed:  
Recording/playback time:  
Approx. 184 min. ( using AJ-5P92LP)  
33.8201 mm/sec  
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25  
Mbps) 184 minute tapes.  
FF/REW time:  
Video signal band:  
S/N ratio:  
Less than 8 min. (using AJ-5P92LP)  
Brightness = 0 Hz to 5.75 MHz, +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB  
55 dB  
Linearity:  
Y/C delay:  
Less than 2%  
Within 30 ns  
Audio sampling frequency:  
48 kHz (synchronized with video)  
16 bits/sample  
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1.0 dB/–1.5 dB (at reference level)  
Quantizing:  
Distortion:  
Crosstalk:  
Wow and flutter:  
Headroom:  
Less than 0.2% (at 1 kHz, operating level)  
Less than –65 dB (between channels, at 1 kHz)  
Below measurable limits  
20 dB  
[CONNECTORS]  
FRONT MIC:  
Phantom +48V (built-in microphone), –60 dBu, balanced, 3 k  
(–60, –50 or –40 dBu setting possible on menu)  
INPUT  
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR, 3P):  
–60, –50 or –40 dBu setting possible on menu, balanced, 10 kΩ  
Internal DIP switch setting:  
Phantom 48V output possible  
line (–6/0/+4 dBu) switchable  
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 (Phono pin jack):  
OUTPUT  
OTHER  
–6 dBu, unbalanced, low impedance output  
Stereo mini jack  
1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω  
Y signal = 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω  
C signal = 0.286 VP-P (burst), 75 Ω  
HEADPHONE OUT:  
VIDEO OUT (BNC):  
S-VIDEO OUT:  
DC IN (XLR, 4P)  
LENS (12P)  
DVCPRO interface connector (option):  
Complies with IEEE 1394-1995 standard  
[ACCESSORIES]  
1.5˝ viewfinder  
Microphone (attached to main unit)  
Battery holder (attached to main unit)  
Battery mounting connector and screw supporting Sony-made battery (NP-1B)  
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DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA  
Executive Office:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
EASTERN ZONE:  
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621  
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Dallas Region:  
6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726  
No. CA/Northwest Region:  
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Government Marketing Department:  
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840  
PANASONIC CANADA INC.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010  
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