Panasonic AJ HDX400E User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Camera/VTR  
Model No. AJ-  
E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.  
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Printed in Japan  
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Attention/Attentie  
Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product.  
At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away.  
Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.  
Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een  
batterij.  
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Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein  
chemisch afval weg te doen.  
To remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij  
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd Battery)  
Batterij Voor Primaire Voeding (Nikkelcadmiumbatterij)  
Anton Bauer Battery  
Anton Bauer-Batterij  
If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used,  
check the Operating Instructions accompanying the  
battery.  
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In geval u een batterij van een anden fabrikant zou  
gebruiken,  
gelieve  
dan  
eerst  
zorgvuldig  
de  
gebruiksaanwijzing van deze batterij te lezen.  
Unlock  
Ontgrendelingshefboom  
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)  
Batterij Voor Reservegeheugen (Lithiumbatterij)  
For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end  
of its service life, please consult your dealer.  
Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de  
batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde  
levensduur afdankt.  
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Back-up Battery  
(Lithium Battery)  
Batterij Voor  
Reservegeheugen  
(Lithiumbatterij)  
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Contents  
4-5 Setting the time data ................................ 33  
Chapter 1 General .................................... 6  
4-5-1  
4-5-2  
4-5-3  
4-5-4  
4-5-5  
Setting the user bits ..................................... 33  
Setting the internal clock’s date and time .... 34  
Setting the time code ................................... 35  
Externally locking the time code .................. 35  
Setting the UMID information ...................... 36  
1-1 Features of the camera unit ...................... 6  
1-2 Features of the VTR unit ........................... 7  
1-3 System configuration ................................ 8  
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions ....... 9  
4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen....... 37  
4-6-1  
4-6-2  
4-6-3  
Menu configuration ...................................... 37  
Basic menu operations ................................ 37  
Selecting the user menus ............................ 38  
2-1 Power supply and accessory  
mounting section ....................................... 9  
2-2 Audio function section ............................ 10  
2-3 Shooting and recording/playback  
function section ....................................... 12  
2-4 Menu operation section ........................... 15  
2-5 Time code related section ....................... 16  
2-6 Warning/status display section .............. 17  
2-7 Display window and its displays ............ 17  
2-8 Viewfinder section ................................... 19  
4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays ......... 39  
4-7-1  
4-7-2  
Viewfinder lamp displays.............................. 39  
Viewfinder screen status display  
configuration..................................................39  
Selecting the viewfinder screen display  
items ............................................................ 39  
Display modes and setting  
changes/adjustment result messages ......... 45  
Setting the marker displays ......................... 45  
Setting the camera ID .................................. 45  
Mode check screen displays  
4-7-3  
4-7-4  
4-7-5  
4-7-6  
4-7-7  
Chapter 3 Recording and playback ...... 20  
3-1 Cassette tapes .......................................... 20  
3-2 Basic procedures ..................................... 21  
3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity ...................... 23  
3-4 PRE-RECORDING function ...................... 23  
3-5 INTERVAL REC function .......................... 24  
3-6 RETAKE function ..................................... 25  
3-7 Rec-review function ................................. 26  
3-8 Normal playback and playback  
(MODE CHECK button function) ................. 46  
Marker check screen displays  
(MARKER SELECT button function) ........... 46  
4-7-8  
4-8 Menu-driven function setup .................... 47  
4-8-1  
4-8-2  
4-8-3  
Setting the USER SW GAIN switching ........ 47  
Selecting the video output signals ............... 47  
Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL  
control function ............................................ 48  
Allocating functions to the USER MAIN,  
USER1 and USER2 buttons ........................ 48  
Setting the color temperature manually ....... 49  
4-8-4  
4-8-5  
at different speeds ................................... 26  
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for  
recording ............................... 27  
4-9 Data handling ........................................... 49  
4-9-1  
4-9-2  
4-9-3  
4-9-4  
4-9-5  
Handling the setup card .............................. 49  
Setup card operations ................................. 50  
How to use the user data ............................ 53  
How to use the scene file data .................... 54  
How to return the menus settings to the  
4-1 Adjusting the white balance and  
black balance ........................................... 27  
4-1-1  
4-1-2  
Adjusting the white balance ......................... 27  
Adjusting the black balance ......................... 29  
user standard settings ................................. 57  
How to return the menus settings to the  
factory standard settings ............................. 57  
How to use the lens file data ....................... 57  
4-9-6  
4-9-7  
4-2 Setting the electronic shutter ................. 30  
4-2-1  
4-2-2  
4-2-3  
Shutter modes ............................................. 30  
Setting the shutter mode and speed ........... 30  
Setting the synchro scan mode ................... 31  
Chapter 5 Preparation ........................... 58  
4-3 Selecting the recording signals and  
recording system ..................................... 31  
5-1 Supplying the power ................................ 58  
5-1-1  
Attaching the battery and setting the  
4-3-1  
Selecting the record signals ........................ 31  
battery type .................................................. 58  
Using an AC power supply .......................... 60  
5-1-2  
5-2 Attaching the lens and performing the  
flange back and white shading  
adjustments .............................................. 60  
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Contents  
5-3 Audio input signal preparations ............. 65  
5-3-1  
5-3-2  
5-3-3  
When using the front microphone ............... 65  
When using a wireless receiver ................... 65  
When using an audio component ................ 66  
5-4 Mounting the unit on a tripod ................. 66  
5-5 Attaching the shoulder belt .................... 67  
5-6 Adjusting the position  
of the shoulder pad .................................. 67  
5-7 Attaching the rain cover .......................... 67  
5-8 Connecting the extension control unit  
(AJ-EC3E) ................................................. 67  
5-9 Attacching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL  
control knob ............................................. 68  
7-5 OPERATION .............................................. 87  
7-5-1  
7-5-2  
7-5-3  
7-5-4  
7-5-5  
7-5-6  
7-5-7  
7-5-8  
CAMERA ID ................................................ 87  
SHUTTER SPEED ...................................... 87  
SHUTTER SELECT .................................... 88  
USER SW .................................................... 88  
SW MODE ................................................... 89  
WHITE BALANCE MODE ........................... 90  
USER SW GAIN .......................................... 90  
IRIS ............................................................. 91  
Chapter 6 Maintenance and  
inspections ........................... 69  
7-6 FILE ........................................................... 91  
6-1 Inspections prior to shooting ................. 69  
7-6-1  
7-6-2  
7-6-3  
7-6-4  
7-6-5  
CARD READ/WRITE ................................... 91  
CARD R/W SELECT ................................... 91  
LENS FILE .................................................. 92  
SCENE ........................................................ 92  
INITIALIZE ................................................... 92  
6-1-1  
6-1-2  
6-1-3  
6-1-4  
Preparation for inspections .......................... 69  
Inspecting the camera unit .......................... 69  
Inspecting the VTR unit ............................... 70  
Self-diagnosis function ................................ 71  
6-2 Maintenance ............................................. 72  
7-7 MAINTENANCE ........................................ 92  
6-2-1  
6-2-2  
6-2-3  
6-2-4  
6-2-5  
6-2-6  
Condensation ............................................... 72  
Head cleaning .............................................. 72  
Cleaning inside the viewfinder ..................... 72  
Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras ....... 72  
Replacing the backup battery ...................... 72  
Connectors and signals ............................... 73  
7-7-1  
7-7-2  
7-7-3  
7-7-4  
7-7-5  
SYSTEM CHECK ........................................ 92  
DIAGNOSTIC .............................................. 92  
LENS ADJ ................................................... 92  
BLACK SHADING ....................................... 93  
WHITE SHADING ....................................... 93  
7-8 VTR MENU ................................................ 93  
6-3 Warning system ....................................... 74  
7-8-1  
7-8-2  
7-8-3  
7-8-4  
7-8-5  
7-8-6  
7-8-7  
7-8-8  
7-8-9  
VTR FUNCTION .......................................... 93  
BATTERY/TYPE ......................................... 93  
BATTERY SETTING1 ................................. 94  
BATTERY SETTING2 ................................. 96  
MIC/AUDIO1 ............................................... 97  
MIC/AUDIO2 ............................................... 97  
TC/UB .......................................................... 98  
UMID SET/INFO .......................................... 98  
VTR DIAG ................................................... 99  
6-3-1  
6-3-2  
6-3-3  
Warning description tables .......................... 74  
Error codes .................................................. 76  
Emergency eject .......................................... 76  
Chapter 7 Menu description tables ...... 77  
7-1 Menu configfation .................................... 77  
7-2 SYSTEM SETTING .................................... 78  
7-2-1  
7-2-2  
7-2-3  
7-2-4  
7-2-5  
SYSTEM SETTING ..................................... 78  
REC FUNCTION ......................................... 78  
OUTPUT SEL .............................................. 78  
GENLOCK ................................................... 79  
OPTION MODE ........................................... 79  
7-9 OPTION MENU........................................... 99  
7-9-1  
7-9-2  
OPTION ....................................................... 99  
DOWNCON SETTING ................................ 99  
Chapter 8 Specifications ..................... 100  
7-3 PAINT ........................................................ 79  
7-3-1  
7-3-2  
7-3-3  
7-3-4  
7-3-5  
7-3-6  
7-3-7  
7-3-8  
7-3-9  
ROP ............................................................. 79  
MATRIX ....................................................... 80  
COLOR CORRECTION .............................. 80  
LOW SETTING ............................................ 81  
MID SETTING ............................................. 81  
HIGH SETTING ........................................... 82  
ADDTIONAL DTL ........................................ 82  
SKIN TONE DTL ......................................... 83  
KNEE/LEVEL .............................................. 83  
7-3-10 GAMMA ....................................................... 84  
7-3-11 FLARE ......................................................... 84  
7-3-12 CAMERA SETTING .................................... 84  
UniSlot is a trademark of Ikegami Tsusinki co., Ltd.  
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Chapter 1 General  
The AJ-HDX400E is a video camera recorder that integrates a 3-CCD camera unit featuring a 2/3-inch on-chip lens that supports  
progressive drive with a VTR unit that in turn supports the DVCPRO HD EX format.  
One special feature of the camera unit is its ability to consistently express images with a high quality and high sensitivity since it  
employs progressive drive.  
The unit is both compact and lightweight, and it has a minimal power consumption. It features a high picture quality and  
sensitivity, it has excellent mobility, and it effectively withstands dust, humidity and moisture. With all these features  
incorporated, it can be used even for electronic news gathering activities.  
Both the camera and VTR units employ digital signal processing technology to achieve even higher levels of picture quality and  
stability and also to produce a system that enables the data to be controlled on the setup card.  
1-1 Features of the camera unit  
E-cinema camera unit featured  
Data control function  
This video camera recorder features the Varicam (AJ-  
HDC27F) camera unit that was developed for E-cinema  
uses. This camera maximally exploits the excellence of  
progressive scanning and, in delivering signals to the VTR  
unit, it cross-converts the signals into the 1080i system  
using a newly developed LSI chip.  
When the unit is used on its own, one set of user data and  
four sets of scene file data can be registered. Further, by  
using an SD card or a Multimedia Card (optional accessory)  
as the setup card, up to eight sets of setup data can be  
stored.  
<Note>  
Progressive drive  
SD card and MultiMedia card used in this unit do not  
comply with the SD standard. Do not use cards formatted  
using this unit with other camera-recorders. Further, NTFS  
and FAT32 formatted cards cannot be used with this unit.  
The recommended size for SD cards is 8 MB or more and 4  
MB or more for MultiMedia cards.  
The unit is a switchable progressive and interlaced  
standards (1080/25P and 1080/50i) enable reader.  
While progressive drive is used, the signals transferred to  
and from the unit ae converted into interlace signais  
(25PsF).  
Storage type high-sensitivity function  
MARKER SELECT button  
The unit comes with a storage type gain increase function.  
This is a function that makes it possible to achieve a higher  
sensitivity of up to 20 dB above the regular gain increase.  
At the front of the unit is a button for checking the  
information concerning the markers on the viewfinder  
screen. This is useful for checking the picture angle, for  
instance, during shooting.  
Digital zoom function  
The unit is equipped with a digital zoom employing function.  
This function is particularly useful when zooming further in  
on a subject.  
ECU supported  
The unit supports the AJ-EC3E extension control unit.  
Single-action shoulder pad slide function  
12-bit A/D conversion digital signal processing  
circuitry  
It is now possible to adjust the position where the unit is  
optimally balanced for operation using a single-touch action.  
This means that the operator can easily optimize the unit’s  
balance when the lens, battery and other peripheral camera  
devices have been installed on the unit.  
The analog images are processed into digital data by a 12-  
bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 74 MHz, and  
by operating the signal processor using the 74 MHz  
frequency, it is possible to reproduce images which are  
more finely detailed and achieve improvements in stability  
and reliability.  
12-axis independent color correction function  
Serving as a paint function, this facility enables the colors  
for 12 axes to be compensated for independently and is  
very useful for creating finely detailed images.  
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Chapter 1 General  
1-2 Features of the VTR unit  
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UniSlot wireless receiver  
DVCPRO HD EX format system supported  
The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recording  
format that supports the 1080i/25PsF,50i HD system. Using  
the latest compression technology, it achieves two times the  
economy of conventional DVCPRO HD format.  
The unit’s construction supports a slot-in wireless receiver  
which is available as an optional accessory.  
Built-in DOLBY NR system  
The CUE audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noise  
reduction circuit.  
Power-saving management function  
In order to reduce its power consumption efficiently, the unit  
has a function that shuts down circuitry that is not required  
for the particular VTR mode established at the time. This  
enables the user to perform operations while conserving  
power.  
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
Pre-recording function featured  
This function makes it possible to record the pictures and  
sound up to 10 seconds ahead of the point in time when  
recording is commenced by pressing the REC START  
button or VTR button on the lens. It is effective in  
preventing shots from being missed.  
Frame-to-frame continuity  
Simply by pressing the REC START button or VTR button  
on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is  
assured with a precision of +1 frame or less.  
Rec-review function  
Interval REC function provided  
This unit is capable of interval shooting.  
This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10  
seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This  
enables the recording to be monitored easily.  
This unit makes it possible to conduct recording in intervals  
with a minimum recording time in increments of one frame.  
This is particularly useful for shooting science and nature  
programs.  
Furthermore, when the unit is used for one-shot recording,  
frame-by-frame shooting is easily accomplished.  
Built-in time code generator/reader  
This enables the time code information to be recorded on  
the dedicated sub-code track and played back.  
RETAKE function  
Metadata supported  
This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts  
when a cut turns out to be no good during the shooting of  
news, reports or art programmes. By cutting down on the  
time taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, this  
function is very effective in achieving economical operation.  
Users should remember to handle this function very  
carefully.  
The unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit  
to be recorded on tape as the metadata UMID information.  
This is useful when it comes to managing on-tape  
information.  
SD down-converter output supported  
This unit makes it possible to output SD down-converter  
signals from its VIDEO OUT connector.  
Input signals of 4 separate audio channels  
supported  
The unit enables the audio input signals in four channels to  
be selected separately. Further, the level of the signal in  
each channel can be monitored on the LCD display window.  
Front audio level control  
The unit’s front panel is equipped with a control for adjusting  
the audio recording level. This is useful when the user is  
filming on his or her own and the audio level needs to be  
adjusted. It also is possible to cancel the effect of this control.  
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Chapter 1 General  
1-3 System configuration  
UniSlot wireless  
microphone receiver:  
Sennheiser EK3041  
Microphone kit:  
AJ-MC900G  
Extension control unit:  
AJ-EC3E  
Viewfinders:  
AJ-HVF20B  
(Mic holder provided)  
Battery  
PRO14, TRIM14,  
HYTRON50/100/120,  
DIONIC90/160  
Microphone holder:  
AJ-MH800G  
V-mount type battery plate  
NP-1 type battery holder  
BP-90 type battery holder  
ENDURA50/80, BP-L60/90  
NP-L50  
Lens  
(Bayonet type):  
Fujinon, Canon  
BP-H120, HP-90L  
Video camera-recorder:  
AJ-HDX400  
AC adapter:  
AJ-B75  
GPS unit:  
AJ-GPS900G  
Cleaning tape:  
AJ-CL12MP  
Rain cover:  
SHAN-RC700  
Soft carrying case:  
AJ-SC900  
(not available in some  
area.)  
SD memory cards  
Multimedia cards  
M Cassette tapes:  
AJ-HP33EMG  
Hard carrying case:  
AJ-HT901G  
Tripod adapter:  
SHAN-TM700  
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions  
2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section  
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1 POWER switch  
: Lens mount cap  
To remove the cap, push the lens lever 9 up.  
This switch turns the power ON and OFF.  
Keep the cap in place while the lens is not attached.  
2 Battery mount  
This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack.  
; Lens cable/microphone cable clamp  
This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or microphone  
cable.  
3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4-pin)  
When operating this unit using an AC power source, this  
socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter  
(optional accessory).  
< Tripod mount  
Mount the tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700), available as an  
optional accessory, when the unit is to be anchored to a  
tripod.  
4 BREAKER switch  
If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to  
some problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and  
the power is automatically turned off to protect the unit.  
Push this button in after an inspection has been conducted  
or repairs performed inside the unit by a qualified service  
person. If there are no problems, the power will come back  
on.  
= LENS jack (12-pin)  
The connecting cord of the lens is connected to this jack.  
For further details on the lenses that can be used, refer to  
the operating instructions of the lenses concerned.  
> Easy-to-adjust shoulder pad  
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted backward  
or forward so that the unit is balanced when it is carried on  
the user’s shoulder.  
5 GPS connector  
The connector from AJ-GPS900G, a GPS unit available as  
an optional accessory, is connected here.  
6 Shoulder belt fittings  
The shoulder belt is attached here.  
7 Light shoe  
Use this to attach the video light, etc.  
8 Lens mount (bayonet type)  
The lens is attached to this mount.  
9 Lens lever  
This lever is tightened to secure the lens after it has been  
attached to the lens mount.  
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions  
2-2 Audio function section (input system)  
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1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin)  
Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The  
power for the microphone is supplied from this jack.  
5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)  
connectors (XLR, 3-pin)  
An audio component or microphones are connected here.  
2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording  
level adjustment) controls  
6 LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 48V)  
selector switch  
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3 is set to  
MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2 can be  
adjusted using these controls.  
This is used to switch the audio input signals from the  
audio component which has been connected to the AUDIO  
IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5.  
The controls come with a locking mechanism. Therefore, to  
adjust the recording level, simultaneously push in and turn  
the controls.  
LINE : The audio input signals from the audio component  
serving as the line input are selected.  
MIC : The audio input signals from the internal power  
supply type of microphone are selected. (The  
phantom mic power is not supplied from the unit.)  
+48V: The audio input signals from the external power  
supply type of microphone are selected. (The  
phantom mic power is supplied from the unit.)  
3 AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2  
automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch  
This is used to select the method for adjusting the  
recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2.  
AUTO : Set here for automatic adjustment.  
MAN : Set here for manual adjustment.  
7 Wireless receiver slot  
The UniSlot wireless receiver (optional accessory) can be  
4 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch  
These are used to select the input signals to be recorded  
on audio channels 1 and 2.  
attached here.  
8 FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level  
adjustment) control  
FRONT :  
The input signals supplied from the microphone which  
has been connected to the MIC IN jack 1 are recorded.  
W.L. (wireless) :  
The input signals from the slot-in wireless microphone  
receiver are recorded.  
REAR :  
This enables the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2  
to be adjusted. This level can be adjusted regardless of  
the setting position of the AUDIO SELECT switch.  
When the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen is opened from the VTR  
MENU page by performing a menu operation, whether to  
enable or disable the operation of this level control can be  
set using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 setting  
items.  
The audio input signals supplied from the audio  
component which has been connected to the AUDIO IN  
CH1/CH2 connectors 5 are recorded.  
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions  
2-2 Audio function section (output system)  
9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)  
> Speaker  
The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or  
audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector.  
The signals to be output can be selected using the  
MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch :.  
The EE sound during recording or the playback sound  
during playback can be monitored through this speaker.  
The warning alarms are output in synchronization with the  
flashing or lighting of the warning lamps and warning  
displays.  
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: MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2OCH3/4  
selector switch  
The sound heard from the speaker is automatically cut off  
when earphones are connected to the PHONES jack ?.  
This is used to select the audio channels whose signals are  
to be output to the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT  
connector.  
CH1/2 : The signals of audio channels 1 and 2 are output.  
CH3/4 : The signals of audio channels 3 and 4 are output.  
In addition, the channel indications for the audio level  
meters appearing in the display window and viewfinder  
change when this switch is operated.  
? PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)  
This is the earphone (stereo) jack which is used to monitor  
the audio signals. When earphones are connected, the  
sound from the speaker is automatically cut off. The sound  
which is output from the two jacks (front and rear) is the  
same.  
<Note>  
; MONITOR SELECT (audio selection)  
When listening to sound being recorded through speakers or  
an earphone, there may be a slight time lag in the sound: this  
is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.  
CH1/3OSTOCH2/4 selector switch  
This is linked with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4  
selector switch : and used to select the sound which is to  
be output from the speaker, earphone and AUDIO OUT  
connector.  
@ DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket  
This normally serves as the DC 12 V output socket. A  
current of approximately 1 A can be supplied.  
CH1/3 : The signals of audio channel 1 or 3 are output.  
ST  
: The stereo audio signals of either audio channels  
1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output.  
Using a menu setting, the stereo signals can be  
changed to MIX signals.  
CH2/4 : The signals of audio channel 2 or 4 are output.  
MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch  
CH1/2  
Audio channel 1  
2
CH3/4  
Audio channel 3  
2
CH1/3  
ST  
Stereo signals of audio Stereo signals of audio  
channels 1 and 2  
channels 3 and 4  
CH2/4  
Audio channel 2  
Audio channel 4  
2 Either STEREO or MIX can be selected as the setting for the MONITOR  
SELECT item by opening the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen from the VTR  
MENU page by performing a menu operation.  
< MONITOR (volume) control  
This is used to adjust the volume of the monitor speaker or  
earphone.  
= ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)  
This is used to adjust the volume of the warning alarms  
from the earphones which have been connected to the  
speaker > or PHONES jack ?.  
The warning alarms are not audible when this control is at  
its lowest setting.  
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2-3 Shooting and recording/playback  
function section  
When white balance or black balance are being  
automatically adjusted and the switch is pressed again to  
either the AWB side or to the ABB side, the automatic  
adjustment for the side pressed will be stopped.  
The adjusted value in this case is the value before  
automatic adjustment was performed.  
Shooting and recording (camera unit)  
1 CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls  
These are used to select the filter in accordance with the  
subject’s brightness and color temperature.  
3 SHUTTER switch  
CC FILTER knob (outside, large diameter)  
This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic  
A: Cross filter  
C: 4300 K  
B: 3200 K  
D: 6300 K  
shutter.  
OFF : The electronic shutter does not operate.  
ON : The electronic shutter operates.  
SEL : This is used when the electronic shutter speed is to  
be changed.  
The switch is a non-locking type. The shutter speed  
changes each time it is operated. For further details, refer  
to “4-2 Setting the electronic shutter.”  
ND FILTER knob (inside, small diameter)  
1: CLEAR (transparent) 2: 1/4 ND  
3: 1/16 ND  
4: 1/64 ND  
Examples of filter selection  
Shooting conditions  
CC filter  
ND filter  
1 (CLEAR)  
2 (1/4 ND) or  
3 (1/16 ND)  
Sunrise, sunset, inside a studio  
Outdoors under a clear sky  
B (3200 K)  
C (4300 K) or  
D (6300 K)  
4 Synchro scan adjustment switches  
These switches become effective when the shutter switch  
3 is set to ON and SYNCHRO SCAN is selected. They  
are used to adjust the synchro scan speed.  
Outdoors under cloudy or rainy  
skies  
D (6300 K)  
1 (CLEAR) or  
2 (1/4 ND)  
When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed is  
reduced; conversely, when the “+” switch is pressed, it is  
increased.  
Snowscapes, high mountains,  
seashores or other perfectly clear D (6300 K)  
scenery  
C (4300 K) or  
3 (1/16 ND) or  
4 (1/64 ND)  
During personal computer monitor shooting, etc. adjust  
these switches to the positions where the horizontal bar  
noise inside the viewfinder is decreased.  
2 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch  
AWB: The white balance is automatically adjusted. When  
the AWB memory selector switch on the side panel  
is set to A or B and then the AUTO W/B BAL switch  
is operated, the adjustment value is recorded in the  
memory. When VAR has been selected as the  
setting for AWB A and/or AWB B menus, the value  
will be the one set in the menu and this switch will  
not function. Note that this switch will also not  
function at the PRST position.  
5 GAIN selector switch  
This is used to select the gain of the video amplifier in  
accordance with the lighting conditions prevailing at the  
time of the shooting. The gain values for the L, M and H  
settings are set ahead of time on the setting menu. Their  
factory settings are 0 dB, 6 dB and 12 dB, respectively.  
ABB : The black balance is automatically adjusted.  
If the AUTO W/B BAL switch is held down at the  
ABB position for 5 or more seconds, the black  
shading is compensated automatically.  
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6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch  
This switch selects the video signals which are to be output  
from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or  
video monitor.  
9 MARKER SELECT button  
This is used to select the marker information displays on  
the viewfinder screen. Each time it is pressed, the two  
marker information display screens set by the menu are  
switched in the following sequence: A (A marker display) 5  
B (B marker display) 5 OFF (no marker display) 5 A, and  
so on repeatedly. Note that when the power is switched  
ON, the display on the viewfinder screen immediately  
before the power was switched OFF will appear.  
2
CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:  
The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO  
KNEE circuit operates.  
CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:  
The images shot by the camera are output. The  
MANUAL KNEE circuit operates.  
For details, refer to “4-7-8 Marker check screen displays.”  
BARS:  
Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit  
does not operate.  
: USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2 buttons  
A user setting can be allocated to each of these buttons  
using the setting menu. When a button is pressed, the  
user setting mode allocated to it is selected.  
When the button is pressed again, the selected mode is  
released.  
AUTO KNEE function  
When shooting with the level set to people or scenes against a high-  
brightness background, the background will be whitened out, and the  
buildings and scene in the background will be blurred. If the AUTO KNEE  
function is activated at times like this, the background will be reproduced  
clearly. This function is effective for shooting in the following situations:  
When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky  
When simultaneously shooting people in a car or indoors and the  
outside scenery through a window  
For details, refer to “4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER  
MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons.”  
When shooting scenes with a strong contrast  
Shooting and recording (VTR unit)  
; REC START/STOP button  
7 WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch  
This is used to select the method used to adjust the white  
balance.  
When this is pressed, recording starts; when it is pressed  
again, recording stops. This button functions in the same  
way as the lens VTR button.  
PRST:  
Set the switch to this position at times when, for  
instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance.  
The factory setting for the white balance is 3200K, but  
this can be changed to any other value by a menu  
setting. For details, refer to “4-8-5 Setting the color  
temperature manually.”  
< VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch  
This is used to select the power supply mode when the  
VTR has temporarily stopped recording (REC PAUSE  
mode).  
SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is  
stopped in the half-loading status.  
A or B:  
Less power is consumed than at the STBY  
position, and the operating time provided by the  
battery is prolonged. Compared with the STBY  
position, it takes longer for recording to commence  
after the REC START button ; has been pressed.  
When the switch is set to this position, the VTR  
SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.  
When the AUTO W/B BAL switch 2 is set to AWB, the  
white balance is automatically adjusted, and the  
adjusted value is stored in memory A or memory B. For  
details, refer to “4-1-1 Ajusting the white balance.”  
As the factory setting, the settings are to be allocated to the  
memory. Using a menu setting, it is also possible to allocate  
the color temperatures of the user's choice to memory A and  
memory B. For details, refer to “4-8-5 Setting the color  
temperature manually.”  
STBY : At this position, recording is commenced as soon  
as the REC START button is pressed.  
<Note>  
When the prescribed amount of time has elapsed in the  
STBY mode, the unit is automatically set to the SAVE  
mode. To return the unit to the STBY mode, set the VTR  
SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and then again to the STBY  
position.  
8 MODE CHECK button  
Each time this button is pressed, one of the four screen  
pages (STATUS screen display, !LED screen display,  
FUNCTION screen display and AUDIO screen display) is  
selected and displayed on the viewfinder to indicate the  
camera’s settings.  
This does not affect the output signals of the camera.  
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= OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch  
This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO  
OUT connector and HD SDI connector.  
C GENLOCK IN connector  
The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector  
when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code  
is to be externally locked.  
PAL composite video signals may be input as the reference  
signal instead but, in this case, the H phase cannot be  
adjusted. Also, it is not possible to externally lock the sub  
carrier of the unit’s down-converter output (composite video  
signal).  
VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera  
images are output from the connectors; in the  
playback or other VV mode, it is the VTR’s playback  
signals which are output.  
CAM : The camera images are output at all times.  
OFF : The video output is stopped and the power  
reduction mode is established.  
Furthermore, the audio output signals are synchronized  
with the video signals as well.  
D EJECT button  
This is pressed to insert or eject the cassette.  
For details on the video output, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting the  
video output signals.”  
E STOP button  
<Note>  
This is pressed to stop the tape travel.  
During recording, the output signals are not switched even  
when the position of this switch is changed. They are  
switched when the recording operation is stopped.  
F PLAY/PAUSE button  
This is pressed to view the playback picture on the  
viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor. The  
button’s lamp comes on during playback.  
> CHARACTER switch  
This is used to control the superimposing of the characters  
onto the images which are output from the VIDEO OUT  
connector and HD SDI connector.  
ON : The characters are superimposed onto the images.  
OFF : The characters are not superimposed onto the  
images.  
When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set to pause  
in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), and the button’s  
lamp flashes. If the unit is left in the pause mode for two  
minutes, it automatically changes to the stop (STOP)  
mode.  
For details on the character types, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting  
the video output signals.”  
G REW (rewind) button and lamp  
When this button is pressed during stop, the tape is  
reviewed at high speed. Its lamp lights at this time.  
When it is pressed during playback or pause, the tape is  
reviewed at approximately 4 times the normal tape speed.  
Both the PLAY lamp and REW lamp light at this time.  
? DOWNCON switch  
This is used to switch the mode of the SD down-converted  
signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector.  
LT BOX : Letter-box images are output.  
SCROP : Images with their sides cropped are output.  
SQUEEZE : Squeezed images are output.  
H FF (fast forward) button and lamp  
When this button is pressed during stop, the tape is cued at  
high speed. Its lamp lights at this time.  
@ VIDEO OUT (SD DOWNCON signal output) connector  
This is the SD DOWNCON signal output connector. The  
SD DOWNCON signals linked to the setting of the  
OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.  
When it is pressed during playback or pause, the tape is  
cued at approximately 4 times the normal tape speed.  
Both the PLAY lamp and FF lamp light at this time.  
<Note>  
I EMERGENCY screw (inside rubber cap)  
Since this unit is an HD camera recorder, the color bars  
which are output from the SD down-conversion output  
connector are different from the SD standard color bars.  
If the cassette does not eject even when the EJECT button  
is pressed, use a screwdriver or similar implement to push  
and turn the EMERGENCY screw at the same time: this  
will cause the cassette to be ejected.  
A ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector  
The AJ-EC3E extension control unit (optional accessory) is  
connected here.  
For details, refer to “6-3-3 Emergency eject.”  
B HD SDI (video and audio) connector  
This is the connector for outputting the video signal which  
is used for monitoring. The video signals linked to the  
setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.  
Whether characters are to be superimposed onto the  
images output from the VIDEO OUT connector can be  
selected separately using the internal menu.  
For details, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting the video output  
signals.”  
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2-4 Menu operation section  
2
4
3
2
1
1 MENU button  
This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF.  
2 JOG dial button  
This is used to select the menu items and perform settings  
when the MENU button 1 is at the ON position.  
3 Setup card insertion slot  
This is where the SD card (optional accessory) or  
Multimedia card (optional accessory) is inserted into the  
unit.  
4 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp  
This lamp shows the operation mode of the setup card. It  
lights during operation.  
<Note>  
When this lamp is lighted, refrain from inserting or  
removing the card.  
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2-5 Time code related section  
4
5
6
9
1
3
2
7
8
1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)  
7 “+” button, “–” button  
The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector  
when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code  
is to be externally locked. It is also possible to supply PAL  
composite video signals instead as the reference signal.  
These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure  
in the digit which was made to flash by the SHIFT button 8  
when the time code or user bits are to be set.  
8 SHIFT button  
2 TC IN connector (BNC)  
This causes the digit to be set to flash when the time code  
Supply the time code which will serve as the reference to  
or user bits are to be set.  
this connector when externally locking the time code.  
9 TCG (time code selector) switch  
3 TC OUT connector (BNC)  
This is used to set the running mode of the built-in time  
To lock the time code of an external VTR to the unit’s time  
code, connect this connector to the time code input (TC IN)  
connector on the external VTR.  
code generator.  
F-RUN : Set here to have the time code run all the time  
regardless of the VTR’s operation.  
This position is used to align the time code with  
the time or externally lock the time code.  
4 HOLD button  
The time data display of the counter display section which  
was on the screen at the moment when this button is  
pressed is held. (However, the time code generator keeps  
running.) When the button is pressed again, the hold  
status is released.  
SET  
: Set here when the time code or user bits are to be  
set.  
R-RUN : Set here to have the time code run only during  
recording. The time code on the tape with scene-  
to-scene continuity is recorded continuously.  
It is used, for instance, to find out the time code or CTL  
counter value at which a particular scene was shot.  
5 RESET button  
This is used to reset the time data on the counter display  
section to “00:00:00:00.” If it is pressed while the TCG  
switch 9 is at the SET position, the time code data and  
user bits data are respectively reset to “00:00:00:00.”  
6 DISPLAY switch  
This is used to display the time code, CTL or user bits on  
the counter display section depending on the setting  
positions of this switch and the TCG switch 9.  
UB : The user bits are displayed.  
TC : The time code is displayed.  
CTL : CTL is displayed.  
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2-6 Warning/status display section  
2-7 Display window and its displays  
Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and  
audio channel level displays  
2
1
2
Remaining tape display  
The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments.  
The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is set to 3 minutes or 5  
minutes using TAPE REMAIN/on the VTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE”  
screen. Each time the number of minutes set for the segments elapses, one  
segment is cleared.  
4
3
5
OVER  
OVER  
SLAVE HOLD  
GPS  
0
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC  
10  
18  
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F
TAPE  
BATT  
30  
40  
OO  
-dB  
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK  
13  
24  
6
Remaining battery charge display  
If a battery with a digital display (% display) is used, all 7 segments up  
to the “F” position light when the 70% or more of the battery charge  
remains.  
When there is less than 70% of the battery charge remaining, the  
segments go out one by one in sequence every time the remaining  
charge drops by 10%. It is also possible to set all 7 segments to light at  
a 100% battery charge by selecting 100% as the setting for BATT  
REMAIN FULL on the <BATTERY/TAPE> screen of the VTR menu.  
1 Back tally lamp  
When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp  
serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the  
viewfinder.  
2 Back tally switch  
This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1 and rear  
tally lamp 6.  
ON : The back tally lamp and rear tally lamp operate.  
OFF : The back tally lamp and rear tally lamp do not  
operate.  
Audio channel level meter  
When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 switch is set to CH1/2,  
numbers 1 and 2 indicating the audio channels appear, and the CH1  
and CH2 audio levels are displayed. Conversely, when it is set to  
CH3/4, numbers 3 and 4 indicating the audio channels appear, and  
the CH3 and CH4 audio levels are displayed.  
3 WARNING lamp  
When a problem of some form or other occurs within the  
VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights.  
Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and  
modes  
4 LIGHT switch  
Error code display  
(for details, refer to “6-3 Warning system”)  
This controls the lighting of the display window.  
Each time it is pressed, the lighting of the display window  
5 is set in turn from on to off or vice versa.  
OVER  
OVER  
SLAVE HOLD  
GPS  
0
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC  
5 Display window  
10  
18  
This displays the alarms, remaining battery charge, audio  
levels, time data, etc. relating to the VTR unit.  
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6 Rear TALLY lamp  
E
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B
F
TAPE  
BATT  
30  
When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp  
operates in exactly the same way as the back tally lamp.  
40  
OO  
-dB  
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK  
13  
24  
Warning displays  
RF:  
Clogged video head  
SERVO: Servo disturbance  
HUMID: Formation of condensation on the head drum  
SLACK: Problem in tape take-up  
For details, refer to “6-3 Warning system.”  
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Time code-related switch settings and display items  
Mode displays  
GPS:  
GPS  
Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation.  
:
Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation.  
Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set for  
pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turned off.  
Lights during recording when the interval recording mode is  
established; flashes during recording standby.  
P-REC:  
DISPLAY switch  
position  
TCG switch position  
Display item  
iREC:  
i:  
TC or CTL  
Time code  
Flashes when the interval recording mode has been selected.  
SET  
UB  
CTL  
TC  
User bits  
CTL  
OVER  
OVER  
SLAVE HOLD  
GPS  
0
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC  
10  
18  
h
Y
minM  
s
D
frm  
F-RUN or R-RUN  
Time code  
User bits  
E
E
B
F
TAPE  
BATT  
30  
40  
UB  
OO  
-dB  
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK  
13  
24  
Displays relating to the time code  
SLAVE:  
HOLD:  
CTL:  
Lights when the time code is locked externally.  
Lights when the time generator/reader value is being held.  
Lights when CTL is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the  
CTL count value is displayed.  
TCG:  
TC:  
Lights when TC (or UB) is selected by the DISPLAY switch and  
the TC (or UB) generator value is displayed.  
Lights when TC (or UB) is selected by the DISPLAY switch and  
the TC (or UB) reader value is displayed.  
VTCG:  
VTC:  
TIME:  
Lights when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the  
VIUB generator value is displayed.  
Lights when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the  
VIUB reader value is displayed.  
Lights when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the  
values of the hour, minutes and seconds in real time are  
displayed.  
DATE:  
Lights when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and the  
values of the year, month and day are displayed in real time.  
No display: Remains off when UB is selected by the DISPLAY switch and  
the real-time values of the hour and minutes in the time zone  
are displayed.  
Time counter display:  
The time code, CTL, user bits and real time are displayed.  
<Note>  
When UB has been selected by the DISPLAY switch, each time the HOLD  
button is pressed, the setting is switched in the following sequence: VTCG  
(VTC) 5 DATE 5 TIME 5 no display (time zone) 5 TCG (TC) and so on  
repeatedly.  
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8 Back tally lamp  
2-8 Viewfinder section  
This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also  
flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp  
inside the viewfinder.  
=
> ; 7  
9
2
When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.  
:
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1
9 Eyepiece  
: Diopter adjustment ring  
This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter in  
such a way that the user can see the image on the  
viewfinder screen most clearly.  
8
; Connecting plug  
< Locking ring  
ON  
4 5 2 3 6  
OFF  
1 Viewfinder (optional accessory)  
= Microphone holder  
While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be  
viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The  
warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses  
and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers  
(safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen  
in the viewfinder.  
> Viewfinder stopper  
This is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.  
@
?
2 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch  
This is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder.  
ON : The zebra pattern is displayed.  
OFF : The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
3 TALLY switch  
This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.  
HIGH: The brightness of the front tally lamp is increased.  
OFF : The front tally lamp is turned off.  
LOW : The brightness of the front tally lamp is reduced.  
4 PEAKING control  
This is used to adjust the outlines of the images seen  
inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier. Its  
adjustment does not affect the output signals of the  
camera.  
? Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring  
This is used to adjust the left-right position of the  
viewfinder.  
5 CONTRAST control  
This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture seen inside  
the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output  
signals of the camera.  
@ Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring  
This is used to adjust the front-back position of the  
viewfinder.  
6 BRIGHT control  
This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture seen  
inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the  
output signals of the camera.  
<Note>  
For details, refer to “5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and  
adjusting its position.”  
7 Front tally lamp  
This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is set to  
the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while the VTR unit  
is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display  
like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. The lamp’s  
brightness (HIGH or LOW) when it is lighted can be  
selected using the TALLY switch.  
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Chapter 3 Recording and playback  
3-1 Cassette tapes  
Loading a cassette tape  
Checking for tape slack  
Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the reel in  
the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to turn, it means  
there is no tape slack.  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1
<Note>  
When condensation has formed inside the unit, the  
HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared  
before proceeding with the intended operation.  
HUMID display  
Ejecting the cassette tape  
While the power is still on, press the EJECT button to open  
the cassette holder, and take out the cassette tape. If another  
cassette is not going to be loaded immediately after this tape  
is ejected, close the cassette holder.  
Ejecting the cassette when the battery has no  
charge  
POWER: ON  
Press the EJECT button.  
The cassette holder opens.  
First, set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the unit’s  
power.  
Then turn the power back on, and immediately hold down the  
EJECT button.  
2
EJECT button  
The cassette can be removed when there is still some power  
left in the battery. However, do not repeat this operation.  
To prevent accidental erasure  
Set the cassette’s tab to SAVE to prevent the recordings on  
the tape from being erased accidentally.  
Cassette holder  
REC  
SAVE  
Insert the cassette tape and press the part marked with  
the arrow to close the cassette holder securely.  
3
<Note>  
Check that there is no slack in the tape of the cassette.  
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Chapter 3 Recording and playback  
3-2 Basic procedures  
This section describes the basic steps for shooting and  
recording.  
Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out  
inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly.  
Up to performing the switch settings  
Provide the power supply, and load the cassette. Next, set  
each switch as shown in the figure below, and then proceed  
to operate.  
* For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1  
Inspections prior to shooting.”  
Switch settings for shooting and recording  
3
AUDIO SELECT  
CH 1/CH 2:  
OUTPUT:  
From providing the power supply to loading the  
cassette  
CAM/AUTO KNEE ON  
AUTO  
Attach a fully charged battery pack.  
1
Set the POWER switch to ON. Now check that the  
2
HUMID display is not showing and that at least 5  
segments of the remaining battery charge display are  
lighted.  
If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it goes off.  
When five or more segments of the remaining battery  
charge display have not lighted, first check the battery  
setting. If there is nothing wrong with the battery  
setting, replace the existing battery pack with a fully  
charged battery pack.  
TCG:  
F-RUN or R-RUN  
GAIN:  
Normally set to 0 dB; change to  
more suitable value if the  
picture is too dark.  
a
Aperture:  
Automatic  
Check that there are no cables around the cassette  
holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to  
open the cassette holder.  
3
After checking the following points, insert the cassette  
4
tape and close the cassette holder.  
Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab  
Tape slack  
3
4
2
2
1
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From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording  
Procedure for shooting  
From adjusting the white balance and black balance  
to stopping the recording  
Select the filter to match the lighting conditions.  
1
If the white balance has been stored in the memory  
ahead of time:  
Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B.”  
2-1  
If the white balance and/or black balance have not  
been stored in the memory and there is no time to  
adjust the white balance:  
2-2  
3
1
4
5, 6 2-3 2-1, 2, 3  
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.  
The white balance for the filter is achieved in  
accordance with the setting position of the FILTER  
control (outer).  
When adjusting the white balance on the spot:  
2-3  
Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, set the  
WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” and adjust the white  
balance as follows:  
1 Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB  
position and adjust the white balance.  
2 Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB  
position and adjust the black balance.  
3 Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB  
position and adjust the white balance again.  
* For details on how to perform the adjustments, refer to “4-1-1  
Adjusting the white balance” and “4-1-2 Adjusting the black  
balance.”  
Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the focus and  
zoom.  
3
When the electronic shutter is to be used, set the shutter  
speed and operating mode.  
4
* For further details, refer to “4-2 Setting the electronic shutter.”  
Press the REC START button or lens VTR button to start  
recording.  
During recording, the REC lamp inside the viewfinder  
lights.  
5
To stop the recording, press the REC START button  
again.  
The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.  
6
Tape function buttons  
During recording, the tape function buttons (EJECT, REW,  
FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) will not work.  
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3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity  
3-4 PRE-RECORDING function  
Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an  
accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by  
pressing the REC START button or VTR button on the lens  
while the unit is in the rec-pause mode.  
If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at  
which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must  
be located before recording is started.  
By always storing a few seconds’ worth (maximum of 10  
seconds) of audio and video data shot by the camera, it is  
possible to record video and audio signals a number of  
seconds before recording is actually started by pressing the  
REC START button or the VTR button on the lens.  
In order for this function to be used, it is necessary to open  
the <REC FUNCTION> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING  
page and set the data storage time in the memory using the  
PRE REC MODE item by performing menu operations.  
The PRE REC MODE item settings are described below.  
3
Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause  
The scene-to-scene continuity timing is located automatically.  
However, the time taken until the start of recording differs  
depending on the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch.  
When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,  
recording commences about two seconds after the REC  
START button is pressed.  
OFF:  
The PRE-RECORDING function is not activated.  
0-10SEC: A value from 0 to 10 seconds is set as the length  
of time for which the video and audio signals can  
be recorded before the REC START button or VTR  
button on the lens is pressed.  
When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY,  
recording commences as soon as the REC START button  
is pressed.  
REC start  
(recording start)  
REC pause  
Real-time video signals  
Real-time audio signals  
A
B
C
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity after the power  
was turned off while the unit was in the rec-pause  
mode  
PRE-REC time set  
What is recorded on the  
tape  
Previous cut  
A
B
Switch the power back on.  
1
Press the REC START button or lens VTR button to start  
the recording.  
<Notes>  
2
The data contained in the storage memory becomes  
unstable immediately after the power is turned on,  
immediately after the PRE REC MODE item setting is  
selected or its set time has been changed, and immediately  
after playback or rec-review has been performed.  
Immediately after any of these operations, therefore, the  
video and audio signals will not be pre-recorded for the  
duration set when recording is started by pressing the REC  
START button or VTR button on the lens.  
1
2
The video data and audio data are not stored in the storage  
memory while playback or rec-review is being performed.  
This means that the pre-recording will not include the video  
and audio signals supplied during a playback or rec-review  
operation.  
Bear in mind that when the ZOOM UP function is activated  
during the time set for pre-recording as a focus assist  
function in the progressive mode, the zoomed-in image will  
remain in the memory and end up being recorded on the  
tape.  
When recording has been started, the time code (TCG)  
display may remain in the hold status until it is possible for  
the time code (TCR) on the tape to be read.  
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When recording is to be suspended at any time  
3-5 INTERVAL REC function  
Press the STOP button. Recording is now suspended.  
O The tape may continue to run since the unit will record the  
images stored in the memory until the moment when the  
button is pressed.  
This unit enables recording in intervals with a minimum  
recording time in increments of one frame to be conducted.  
In order for this function to be used, it is necessary by  
performing menu operations to open the <REC FUNCTION>  
screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page, select the interval  
recording mode using the INTERVAL REC MODE item, and  
set the recording time (REC TIME), interval pause time  
(PAUSE TIME) and time required for shooting (TOTAL TAKE  
TIME). Upon completion of the settings, the total shooting  
time (TOTAL REC TIME) is automatically calculated and  
displayed.  
When the recording is to be continued  
Press the unit’s REC START button or VTR button on the lens  
once more. Interval recording is now started again.  
When the INTERVAL REC mode is to be exited  
The INTERVAL REC MODE item settings are described below.  
There are two ways to do this.  
OFF: Interval recording is not performed.  
ON: Interval recording is performed.  
ONE SHOT:  
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.  
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the  
INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.  
One-shot interval recording is performed for the time which  
was selected by the REC TIME setting.  
Procedure for shooting in the ONE SHOT mode  
Procedure for shooting in the ON modes of  
INTERVAL REC  
Follow the procedure below for shooting after the settings for  
the interval recording mode have been completed.  
After performing the basic operations for shooting and  
recording as set forth in “3-2 Basic procedures,” secure  
the unit in such a way that it will not move.  
1
After performing the basic operations for shooting and  
recording as set forth in “3-2 Basic procedures,” secure  
the unit in such a way that it will not move.  
1
Press the unit’s REC START button or the VTR button on  
2
the lens. Interval recording now starts. When the set  
TOTAL TAKE TIME has elapsed, recording is ended  
automatically.  
Press the unit’s REC START button or the VTR button on  
the lens. When the set REC TIME has elapsed, the  
recording is ended automatically.  
2
As mentioned in “2-7 Display window and its displays,” “i”  
flashes when the INTERVAL REC mode is selected. As  
soon as recording starts, “iREC” lights. During rec-pause,  
“iREC” flashes. Exactly what mode is established in the  
unit can be ascertained by observing these displays.  
The same displays as the ones in the display window also  
appear inside the viewfinder, and the TALLY lamp lights  
while recording is underway. Further, when the pause time  
has been set to 2 minutes or more, the tally lamp blinks at 5  
second intervals to inform the operator. Further, when  
pause time has been set to 2 minutes or more, the tally lamp  
blinks at 5 second intervals to indicate when recording is  
paused. Under these conditions, the tally lamp will also flash  
3 seconds before recording starts.  
As mentioned in “2-7 Display window and its displays,” “i”  
flashes when the INTERVAL REC mode is selected. As  
soon as recording starts, “iREC” lights.  
When the recording ends, “iREC” flashes.  
The same displays as the ones in the display window also  
appear inside the viewfinder, and the TALLY lamp lights  
while recording is underway.  
iREC  
Time base  
start  
REC TIME  
(recording time = t1)  
Real-time video signals  
Real-time audio signals  
A
t
iREC start  
Time base  
REC TIME  
(recording  
time = t1)  
What is recorded on the tape Previous cut  
A
t1  
1
t1  
2
t1  
t1  
t1  
N
Real-time video signals  
Real-time audio signals  
3
N-1  
PAUSE TIME  
(pause time  
= t2)  
t2  
t2  
t2  
TOTAL TAKE TIME  
(time required for shooting)  
What is recorded on the tape  
1
2
3
N-1  
N
TOTAL REC TIME  
(time during which signals are recorded on tape)  
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When the recording is to be continued  
3-6 RETAKE function  
Press the unit’s REC START button or VTR button on the lens  
once more. One-shot recording is now started again.  
The RETAKE function ensures continuity with the previous cut  
on the tape when shooting is resumed.  
It is set by opening the <REC FUNCTION> screen from the  
SYSTEM SETTING page and selecting ON as the setting for  
the RETAKE MODE item by performing menu operations.  
When the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC is to  
be exited  
3
The RETAKE MODE item settings are described below.  
ON: The retake operation is performed when the RET button  
on the lens is pressed while the MODE CHECK button  
is held down.  
There are two ways to do this.  
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.  
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the  
INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.  
OFF: The RETAKE function does not operate.  
If, when the rec-pause mode is established upon completion  
of the recording or the stop mode is established afterwards,  
the RET button on the lens is pressed while the MODE  
CHECK button is held down, the tape will be rewound to the  
approximate start point (a position advanced by 10 or so  
frames from the recording start) of the final image that was  
last recorded, and the rec-pause mode will be established.  
If there is some leeway in the shooting time and a “NG”  
condition has been clearly identified, recording can be started  
from this point, and the cut in the NG area will be deleted.  
This function is particularly useful for cutting the amount of  
time taken for copying onto work tapes and other such  
economical operations.  
Checkpoints common to all INTERVAL REC modes  
Sound-related  
Whether the sound is to be recorded or not during interval  
recording is set by setting ON or OFF for the AUDIO REC  
item on the <REC FUNCTION> screen.  
Tape function button-related  
During interval recording, all the tape function buttons  
(EJECT, REW, FF and PLAY/STILL) except STOP do not  
work.  
The PRE RECORDING function does not work in the  
INTERVAL REC mode.  
Starting recording quickly when unit is in pause mode  
Selecting REC as the setting for one of either USER MAIN  
or USER1/USER2 buttons in advance enables quick start  
recording during pause mode when the set button is  
pressed. Measurement of pause mode time is continued  
even after quick start recording.  
When the unit’s power was turned off during recording  
If the unit’s POWER switch was set to the OFF position  
during interval recording with the use of the memory, the  
tape will continue to run in order to record the video signals  
which were stored in the memory until the moment when  
the POWER switch was set to OFF, and then the power will  
automatically go off.  
Direction of tape travel  
Cut 1  
Cut 1  
Cut 2  
Cut 2  
Cut 3  
Approx. 10 frames  
Cut 4  
Cut 3  
When the RETAKE function is to be exited  
There are two ways to do this.  
If the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected  
or the power supplied through the AC adapter was cut off  
during recording, those shots (up to 5 seconds) taken prior  
to the moment concerned may not be recorded. Bear this  
in mind when the battery is to be replaced.  
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.  
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the  
RETAKE MODE item setting.  
When the tape has run out during recording  
Bear in mind that if the tape has run out and stops during  
interval recording with the use of the memory, those shots  
(up to 5 seconds) taken prior to the moment when the tape  
stopped may not be recorded.  
If a PLAY, FF or REW operation is performed after one-shot  
recording, the operation will be performed after the images  
remaining in the memory are written on the tape.  
While the images are being recorded, the LED of the button  
pressed (for play, FF or REW operation) will flash.  
Concerning the time code display  
When recording has been started, the time code (TCG)  
display may remain in the hold status until it is possible for  
the time code (TCR) on the tape to be read.  
After turning the power ON, inserting a tape, or pressing  
PLAY/FF/REW, the first recording made with INTERVAL  
REC (including ONE SHOT mode) will be about 1 second  
longer than the time set in the REC TIME menu option.  
This is to guarantee the quality of consecutive recordings  
and is not a defect.  
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3-7 Rec-review function  
3-8 Normal playback and playback at  
different speeds  
When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens RET  
button is pressed, the last two seconds of the tape are  
automatically rewound, and the playback pictures on this part  
of the tape appear on the viewfinder screen. This makes it  
possible to check whether recording was performed properly.  
After the two seconds of the tape have been played back, the  
unit is again set to the recording start standby mode.  
If the RET button is held down, a maximum of 10 seconds of  
the tape is rewound and played back.  
The RET button function can be allocated by opening the  
<USER SW> screen from the OPERATION page and  
selecting settings for the USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW and  
USER2 SW items by performing menu operations.  
Black-and-white playback images can be viewed in the  
viewfinder by pressing the PLAY button. When a color  
monitor is connected to the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector and  
an HD color video monitor is connected to its HD SDI  
connector at the same time, the down-converted color  
playback images from the VIDEO OUT connector can be  
viewed on the color monitor while the HD high-quality images  
from the HD SDI connector can be viewed on the HD color  
video monitor.  
In order to view these images, the OUTPUT SEL switch on  
the side panel must be set to the VTR position.  
In addition, when the FF and REW buttons are used, the  
images can be played back at different speeds by establishing  
the cue mode (PLAY + FF), review mode (PLAY + REW),  
high-speed fast forward playback mode (FF) or high-speed  
rewind playback mode (REW).  
<Notes>  
The rec-review function cannot be used unless recording  
lasts for one or more seconds.  
If the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel is at the VTR  
position during the rec-review operation, the rec-review  
images are output not only to the viewfinder but to the video  
output connectors (VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI  
connector) as well. Bear in mind that if back-up images are  
being recorded by a backup VTR that has been connected,  
these rec-review images will end up being recorded.  
Direction of tape travel  
Rec-pause  
Recording section  
No recorded or already recorded section  
2 to 10 sec.  
Rec-review operation  
Playback of recorded section  
Rec-pause  
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In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture  
quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black balance  
and white balance as the individual conditions demand. To  
Adjust the lens aperture.  
4
Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then release  
it.  
The switch returns to the center, and the white balance is  
automatically adjusted.  
achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the  
adjustments be performed in the following sequence: AWB  
5
(white balance adjustment)  
>
ABB (black balance  
adjustment) > AWB (white balance adjustment).  
<Note>  
When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to the  
AWB side when the white balance is being adjusted  
automatically (AWB ACTIVE), the adjustment operation  
will stop.  
The adjusted value in this case is the value before  
automatic adjustment was performed.  
4-1 Adjusting the white balance and  
black balance  
4
4-1-1 Adjusting the white balance  
The white balance must always be re-adjusted when the  
lighting conditions have changed.  
The white balance is adjusted automatically by following the  
steps below.  
While the adjustment is in progress, the following  
message appears on the viewfinder screen.  
6
7
AWBACTIVE  
Set the switches as shown in the figure.  
1
CC FILTER/ND FILTER controls  
Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message  
similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.)  
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the  
memory (A or B) which was set in step 1.  
AWBAOK3.2K  
The message shown in the figure below appears when  
the color temperature of the subject falls below 2300 K or  
rises above 5600 K.  
8
WHITE BAL: A or B  
The downward pointing arrow indicates that the color  
temperature is lower than the display temperature;  
conversely, an upward pointing arrow indicates that the it  
is higher than the display temperature.  
OUTPUT: CAM  
AUTO W/B BAL switch:  
Use this to execute AWB.  
GAIN: Normally 0 dB  
Set to a more suitable gain level  
if it is too dark.  
Select the CC FILTER/ND FILTER controls setting in  
accordance with the lighting conditions.  
AWBAOK2.3K  
2
3
m
<Note>  
For examples of the FILTER controls settings, refer to “2-  
3 Shooting and recording/playback function section.”  
White balance detection area  
The white balance detection area setting can be changed to  
90%, 50% or 25% by opening the <WHITE BALANCE  
MODE> screen from the OPERATION page and selecting the  
desired setting for the AWB AREA item by performing menu  
operations.  
Erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions  
as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in,  
and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen. A white  
object (such as a white cloth or white wall) near the  
subject may be used as a substitute for the white pattern.  
The size of the white object required is shown in the  
figure below.  
The factory setting is 25%.  
90%  
50%  
<Notes>  
Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.  
Shoot white objects in the center of the screen.  
At least one-fourth of the screen width  
25%  
At least one-fourth of  
the screen height  
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When there is no time to adjust the white balance  
Viewfinder screen displays relating to the white  
balance  
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for  
the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of  
the FILTER control (outer).  
For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”  
When the white balance cannot be adjusted  
automatically  
When the white balance adjustment was not completed  
correctly, one of the following error messages will appear on  
the viewfinder screen. When an error message is displayed,  
take the recommended action, and try adjusting the white  
balance again. If the error message persists even after  
repeated attempts, the inside of the unit must be inspected.  
For details, contact your nearest service center or your dealer.  
Messages relating to white balance adjustment  
Error  
message  
Meaning  
Recommended action  
COLOR TEMP.  
HIGH  
Color temperature is too Select a suitable filter.  
high.  
COLOR TEMP.  
LOW  
Color temperature is too Select a suitable filter.  
low.  
LOW LIGHT  
There is not enough light.  
Increase the amount of light  
or increase the gain.  
LEVEL OVER  
There is too much light.  
Reduce the amount of light  
or reduce the gain.  
CHECK FILTER The setting position of the Check the filter selector  
filter selector control is not control.  
correct.  
TIME OVER  
AWB was not completed The shooting conditions  
within the allotted time.  
may be unstable. If flicker  
occurs, engage the shutter  
and shoot again under  
stable conditions.  
White balance memories  
The values stored in the memories are retained even after the  
unit’s power has been turned off until the white balance is  
next adjusted. There are two sets of white balance memories,  
A and B.  
When ON has been selected (initial setting) as the setting for  
the FILTER INH item on the <WHITE BALANCE MODE>  
screen opened from the OPERATION page by performing  
menu operations, the number of memories is limited to one in  
A and one in B. In this case, the memory contents are not  
coupled with the CC filter.  
When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustment values for  
each CC filter can be automatically saved in the memories  
corresponding to the WHITE BAL switch settings (A or B).  
This unit contains four filters so that a total of 8 (4a2)  
adjustment values are saved.  
Note that when VAR has been selected for AWB A and AWB  
B items of the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen, the values  
will be the fixed color temperature settings established with  
the COLOR TEMP A and COLOR TEMP B settings and they  
cannot be adjusted using the AWB switch.  
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4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance  
<Notes>  
Check that the lens connector has been connected and  
The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following  
cases:  
When the unit is used for the first time  
When the unit is used after it has not been used for a  
prolonged period of time  
that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE.  
While the black balance is being adjusted, the aperture  
is automatically set to the light-shielding status.  
While the black balance is being adjusted, the gain  
selector circuit is switched automatically.  
When the unit is used in an ambient temperature which has  
fluctuated significantly  
Flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen,  
but this is not indicative of malfunctioning.  
When the value selected for the gain switch has been  
changed  
When the super gain setting has been performed using the  
USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2 button  
When the gamma ON/OFF setting has been changed  
If the black shading is still unsatisfactory although the  
“ABB OK” message is displayed, perform menu  
operations to open the <BLACK SHADING> screen  
from the MAINTENANCE page, move the arrow mark  
(>) to the DETECTION item, press the JOG dial  
button, and proceed with the black shading adjustment.  
If the ABB switch is held down for 5 or more seconds,  
the black shading can be automatically adjusted after  
the ABB operation. (See the SHD.ABB SW CTL item  
under “7-5-5 SW MODE.”)  
4
Set the switches as shown in the figure.  
1
If the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed down to the  
ABB position again while the black balance is being  
automatically adjusted (ABB ACTIVE), the adjustment  
will be aborted.  
The adjusted value in this case is the value before  
automatic adjustment was performed.  
Black balance memory  
The values stored in the memory are retained even after the  
unit’s power has been turned off.  
AUTO W/B BAL switch:  
OUTPUT: CAM  
Use this to execute ABB.  
Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position, and  
then release it.  
The switch returns to the center, and the adjustment is  
performed.  
2
3
While the adjustment is in progress, the following  
message appears on the viewfinder screen.  
ABBACTIVE  
<Note>  
While the adjustment is in progress, the lens aperture is  
automatically set to CLOSE.  
Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message  
similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.)  
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the  
memory.  
4
ABBOK  
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4-2 Setting the electronic shutter  
This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings  
and operations.  
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< SHUTTER SELECT >  
POSITION1 SEL :1/60  
POSITION2 SEL :1/120  
POSITION3 SEL :1/250  
POSITION4 SEL :1/500  
POSITION5 SEL :1/1000  
POSITION6 SEL :1/2000  
4-2-1 Shutter modes  
The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s  
electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds  
which can be selected.  
Mode  
Shutter speed  
Applications  
Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL.  
1
2
Standard  
POSITION1 - 6  
For shooting fast-moving subjects  
clearly.  
SYNCHRO  
SCAN  
When the camera modo For shooting monitor screens in a  
is 50i way that minimizes the pattern of  
Within the 50.2 Hz to horizontal lines.  
209.4 Hz range  
When the camera modo  
is 25P  
Within the 25.2 Hz to  
209.4 Hz range  
<Notes>  
O No matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used, the  
higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity.  
O When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will  
increasingly open and the depth of focus will become  
shallower as the shutter speed is increased.  
SHUTTER switch  
Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again,  
and repeat this until the desired mode or speed is  
displayed.  
When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the  
display will change in the sequence shown below.  
4-2-2 Setting the shutter mode and speed  
Standard mode  
The shutter speeds used in the shutter mode are set by  
switching the SHUTTER switch.  
The shutter speeds in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode can easily  
be changed using the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons on  
the side panel.  
POSITION  
1
POSITION  
2
POSITION  
3
POSITION  
4
POSITION  
5
POSITION  
6
SYNCHRO SCAN  
mode  
Open the <SHUTTER SPEED> screen and <SHUTTER  
SELECT> screen from the OPERATION page by performing  
menu operations. It is now possible to restrict the shutter  
speed selection range to the required range beforehand  
and/or select whether to use the SYNCHRO SCAN mode and  
SUPER V mode beforehand.  
Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter  
For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”  
Once selected, the shutter speed is retained even after the  
unit’s power has been turned off.  
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< SHUTTER SPEED >  
SYNCHRO SCAN :ON  
POSITION1  
POSITION2  
POSITION3  
POSITION4  
POSITION5  
POSITION6  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
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<Notes>  
4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode  
When 25P has been selected and the camera is used, the  
images produced will be 25P segment frame images, so  
true 25P editing will be possible.  
Proceed with operation by following the steps below.  
In the 25P mode, the shutter is forcibly set to 50% (1/50  
sec) to produce more film-like moving images. To release  
the shutter mode, it is necessary by performing menu  
operations to open the <OPTION> screen and select OFF  
as the P.HALF SHUT item setting.  
Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish  
the SYNCHRO SCAN mode.  
1
However, this should be done carefully since the dynamic  
range will be halved in the process.  
4
4-4 Selecting the audio input signals  
and adjusting their recording  
levels  
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO,  
the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are  
adjusted automatically. On the other hand, when it is set to  
MAN, the levels can be adjusted manually. The recording  
levels on audio tracks CH3 and CH4 can be selected using  
the menu.  
SHUTTER switch  
SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons  
In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change  
the shutter speed continuously within a range from 1/50.2  
sec. to 1/209.4 sec. (50i mode) by operating the  
SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons.  
2
4-4-1 Selecting the audio input signals  
Use the AUDIO IN switch to select the input signals to be  
recorded on audio tracks CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.  
For details, refer to “2-2 Audio function section.”  
4-3 Selecting the recording signals  
and recording system  
Display window  
With this unit, both the signals to be recorded and the  
recording format can be selected.  
4-3-1 Selecting the recording signals  
MONITOR  
CH1/3OSTOCH2/4  
selector switch  
Open the <SYSTEM MODE> screen from the SYSTEM  
SETTING page and select the signals to be recorded using  
the CAMERA MODE item by performing menu operations.  
#
< SYSTEM MODE >  
CAMERA MODE  
:50i  
MONITOR SELECT  
CH1/2OCH3/4 switch  
AUDIO LEVEL  
CH1, CH2 controls  
AUDIO SELECT  
CH1, CH2 buttons  
Items to be set and what is set  
Using the CAMERA MODE item, the operation mode of the  
camera to be used for recording is selected.  
50i: The unit’s camera is operated in the 50i mode.  
25P: The unit’s camera is operated in the 25P mode.  
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Audio level meter in display window  
For the detailed audio-related settings, open the  
<MIC/AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens from the VTR  
MENU page and select the settings for the items by  
performing menu operations.  
OVER  
OVER  
SLAVE HOLD  
GPS  
0
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC  
For details, refer to “Chapter 7 Menu description tables.”  
10  
18  
#
< MIC/AUDIO1 >  
h
Y
minM  
s
D
frm  
FRONT VR CH1  
FRONT VR CH2  
MIC LOWCUT CH1  
MIC LOWCUT CH2  
MIC LOWCUT CH3  
MIC LOWCUT CH4  
LIMITER CH1  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:ON  
E
E
B
F
TAPE  
BATT  
30  
40  
OO  
-dB  
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK  
13  
24  
LIMITER CH2  
Audio level meter display inside viewfinder  
AUTO LEVEL CH3  
AUTO LEVEL CH4  
REC CH3/CH4  
:ON  
:SW  
CUE REC SELECT  
TEST TONE  
:CH1  
:NORMAL  
F:1----∫  
R:2-------+  
#
< MIC/AUDIO2 >  
For the audio levels to be adjusted by one person only, it is  
recommended that the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls be used.  
Select in advance the audio channels whose levels are to be  
adjusted, and while monitoring the level meter on the  
viewfinder screen, adjust the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls in  
such a way that the input will not be too high.  
FRONT MIC POWER  
REAR MIC POWER  
AUDIO OUT  
MONITOR SELECT  
FRONT MIC LEVEL  
REAR MIC CH1 LVL  
REAR MIC CH2 LVL  
REAR LINE IN LVL  
AUDIO OUT LVL  
HEADROOM  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:STEREO  
:–40dB  
:–60dB  
:–60dB  
:0dB  
:0dB  
:18dB  
:OFF  
WIRELESS WARN  
4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels  
Audio signals can be recorded separately for four audio  
channels. Perform menu operations to open the <MIC/  
AUDIO1> screen from the VTR MENU page to change the  
settings for the AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4.  
Depending on the setting conditions and input level for these  
items, recording levels for audio tracks CH3 and CH4 change  
as shown in the table below. Note that adjustments cannot be  
performed manually.  
4-4-2 Adjusting the audio signal recording  
levels  
The procedure for manually adjusting the levels at which the  
signals are to be recorded on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 is  
set forth below.  
Input level  
AUTO LEVEL  
CH3/CH4*  
LINE  
MIC  
Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to the CH1/2 position  
1
ON  
AGC ON  
AGC ON  
so that the audio level meter display in the display  
window indicates CH1 and CH2, and check that 1 and 2  
are actually indicated as the display in the display  
window. Before proceeding any further, on the menu, set  
whether to activate the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls which  
are used for attenuation. (At the factory, the mode in  
which these controls are inactive is established.)  
OFF  
AGC/LIMITER OFF  
LIMITER ON  
<Note>  
The DVCPRO HD EX format allows signals for 8 audio  
channels to be recorded, but the same signals as CH1, CH2,  
CH3 and CH4 will be recorded for CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8,  
respectively.  
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 buttons to MAN  
(manual).  
2
While monitoring the audio level meter in the display  
3
window or the audio level meter display inside the  
viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2  
controls. If the uppermost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, the  
“OVER” display lights up to indicate that the input volume  
is too high. The level must be adjusted so that 0 dB will  
not be indicated even under maximum volume conditions.  
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Tape continuity with the user bits  
4-5 Setting the time data  
Selecting REGEN for the UB MODE item on the <TC/UB>  
The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to  
23:59:59:29.  
screen by performing menu operations will call up the user  
bits recorded on the tape, making it possible to continue  
recording from that value. However, it is not possible to record  
the contents that were set.  
4-5-1 Setting the user bits  
<Note>  
Memos and other information with up to 8 digits (dates, times)  
in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the sub code  
track by setting the user bits.  
The time code/user bits are also recorded in the VIDEO AUX  
area of the unit’s memory. The time code (VITC) is the same  
value as the sub code area’s time code (LTC). The user bit  
(VITC user bit) can be selected by menu operations using the  
VITC UB MODE item on the <TC/UB> screen which is  
accessed from the VTR MENU page, and it can be used for  
different applications from the LTC.  
4
DISPLAY switch  
Special information such as the camera’s frame rate is  
recorded in the user bits (VITC’s user bits).  
VITC’s user bits  
Display window  
¢¢:0F:50:2  
¢
Tape management information  
Renew frame flag  
Fixed value  
REC START/STOP mark  
Checking information  
for the 6 digits at right.  
Camera shooting mode  
502:  
25A:  
16A:  
12A:  
08A:  
05A:  
50i  
TCG switch  
25P  
16P  
12P  
8P  
DOWN (–) button  
UP (+) button  
HOLD switch  
5P  
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.  
1
Set the TCG switch to SET.  
2
Set the user bits using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button  
and DOWN (–) button.  
3
SHIFT button:  
This is used to cause the digit that is  
to be set to flash. Each time it is  
pressed, the flashing digit moves to  
the right.  
UP (+) button:  
This increments the numerical value  
of the flashing digit by 1.  
DOWN (–) button: This decrements the numerical value  
of the flashing digit by 1.  
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.  
4
5
Open the <TC/UB> screen from the VTR MENU page  
and select USER as the UB MODE item setting by  
performing menu operations.  
User bit memory function  
The user bit settings (except for the actual time) are  
automatically saved in the memory and retained even after  
the power is turned off.  
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Time difference  
00:00  
Region  
Greenwich  
Time difference  
– 00:30  
– 01:30  
– 02:30  
– 03:30  
– 04:30  
– 05:30  
– 06:30  
– 07:30  
– 08:30  
– 09:30  
– 10:30  
– 11:30  
+ 11:30  
+ 10:30  
+ 09:30  
+ 08:30  
+ 07:30  
+ 06:30  
+ 05:30  
+ 04:30  
+ 03:30  
+ 02:30  
+ 01:30  
+ 00:30  
+ 12:45  
Region  
4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and  
time  
Azores  
– 01:00  
– 02:00  
– 03:00  
– 04:00  
– 05:00  
– 06:00  
– 07:00  
– 08:00  
– 09:00  
– 10:00  
– 11:00  
– 12:00  
+ 13:00  
+ 12:00  
+ 11:00  
+ 10:00  
+ 09:00  
+ 08:00  
+ 07:00  
+ 06:00  
+ 05:00  
+ 04:00  
+ 03:00  
+ 02:00  
+ 01:00  
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.  
1
Mid-Atlantic  
Buenos Aires  
Halifax  
New Foundland  
Press the HOLD button to cause DATE to be displayed in  
the display window.  
2
New York  
Chicago  
Set the TCG switch to SET.  
3
Denver  
Los Angeles  
Alaska  
Set the date (year/month/day) using the SHIFT button,  
UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button.  
4
Marquesas Islands  
Hawaii  
Press the HOLD button to cause TIME to be displayed in  
the display window.  
Midway Island  
Kwajalein  
5
Norfork Island  
Lord Howe Island  
Darwin  
Set the time (hour/minutes/seconds) using the SHIFT  
button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button.  
6
New Zealand  
Solomon Islands  
Guam  
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN. The internal  
clock starts marking time as soon as the switch position is  
changed.  
7
Tokyo  
Rangoon  
Bombay  
Kabul  
Beijing  
Bangkok  
Press the HOLD button to cause TIME ZONE (difference  
from the world standard time) to be displayed in the  
display window.  
8
Dhaka  
Tehran  
Islamabad  
Abu Dhabi  
Moscow  
Set the TCG switch to SET.  
9
Eastern Europe  
Central Europe  
Chatham Island  
Set the time difference (hour/minutes) and whether it is  
10  
ahead (no display) or behind (“–” display) the world  
standard time using the UP (+) button or DOWN (–)  
button.  
<Notes>  
After the date has been set in step 4, the internal clock  
starts marking the time as soon as the switch position has  
been changed even when the TCG switch is set to F-RUN  
or R-RUN.  
Example: When the time difference is 5 hours behind  
(New York)  
Set “05:00 –”.  
To cancel the setting in the course of setting the date, time  
or time zone, set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN while  
holding down the SHIFT button.  
The time zone is always stored along with the date and  
time in the memory as memo data. While referring to the  
table on the right, set whatever applies to the local time.  
The clock is accurate to a monthly error of approximately  
+/– 30 seconds in the power OFF status. If a more accurate  
time reading is required, check the time and set it again  
when the power is turned on.  
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN to fix the time  
zone.  
11  
When the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit is installed and the time  
can be received, the internal clock’s time (local date/time) is  
kept accurate on the basis of the received time (world  
standard time) and time zone. If the date or time display  
has deviated from the local time, the time zone setting may  
be off. Check the time zone setting again. (There is no  
need to set the date and time again.)  
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Example 2: When connecting a multiple number of units and  
4-5-3 Setting the time code  
using one of them as the reference unit  
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.  
1
Set the TCG switch to SET.  
2
VIDEO OUT  
TC OUT  
Set the time code using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button  
and DOWN (–) button.  
Reference unit  
3
4
TC IN  
Select the TCG switch position.  
4
GENLOCK IN  
Select “F-RUN” to advance the time code in the free-run  
mode or select “R-RUN” to advance it in the rec-run  
mode.  
VIDEO OUT  
TC OUT  
Time code when the battery is replaced  
The backup function works even when the battery is replaced,  
and the time code generator continues to operate for a  
prolonged duration (approx. 1 year).  
TC IN  
GENLOCK IN  
VIDEO OUT  
TC OUT  
<Note>  
If the POWER switch is turned on, then off, and then on  
again, the free-run time code backup accuracy is  
approximately 2 frames.  
To the next camera  
<Note>  
When configuring a system using a multiple number of units,  
perform menu operations to open the <GENLOCK> screen  
from the SYSTEM SETTING page, and select DOWNCON as  
the GL PHASE item setting. This enables the phases of the  
down-converted output from the VIDEO OUT connector and  
the time code to be brought into alignment.  
4-5-4 Externally locking the time code  
The unit’s internal time code generator can be locked to an  
external generator. In addition, the time code generator of an  
external VTR can be locked to the unit’s internal generator.  
Example of connections for external locking  
Operating procedure for external locking  
As the figure shows, connect both the reference video signal  
and reference time code.  
Follow the steps below for external locking.  
Example 1: When locking onto an external signal  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.  
TC IN  
Reference  
time code  
2
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.  
3
Reference  
GENLOCK IN  
video signal  
Supply the reference time code and reference video  
4
signal, which are in a phase relationship that satisfies the  
time code standard, to the TC IN connector and  
GENLOCK IN connector respectively.  
<Note>  
In place of the HD Y reference signal, PAL composite video  
signals can be input as the reference video signal.  
The built-in time code generator is now locked to the  
reference time code.  
About 10 seconds after locking, the external lock status will be  
retained even if the connection of the externally supplied  
reference time code is disconnected. However, the servo lock  
will be subject to disturbances if it is connected or  
disconnected during recording.  
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<Notes>  
4-5-5 Setting the UMID information  
O When the external lock operation is performed, the time  
code is instantly locked to the external time code, and the  
same value as the external code value appears on the  
counter display. Do not set the unit to the recording mode  
during the few seconds it takes for the sync generator to  
stabilize.  
This unit supports metadata UMIDs. As the UMID data, the  
user must first set the name of his or her country (with 3 or  
fewer characters), the name of the company or organization  
(with 4 or fewer characters), and the user name (with 4 or  
fewer characters). Input the name of the country based on the  
Country Codes (21) stipulated under the ISO 3166 standard.  
Given here as an example is the procedure for inputting the  
user name.  
O The images may be disrupted during the instant when  
external locking is performed. This happens because the  
5-frame period is adjusted, and it does not mean that the  
unit is malfunctioning.  
21 Examples:  
CHN for China, USA for United States, CAN for Canada, and JPN for Japan  
Concerning the user bit setting during external lock  
< UMID SET/INFO >  
--OWNER--  
When the unit’s time code is externally locked, only the time  
data is locked to the time data of the time code supplied from  
the external source. This means that the user bits can be set  
separately for each component.  
COUNTRY  
ORGANIZATION :****  
USER :****  
:***  
#
**DEVICE NODE**  
When the <TC/UB> screen is opened from the VTR menu  
page and EXT is selected as the UB MODE item setting by  
performing menu operations, the user bits can also be locked  
to the user bits of the time code supplied from the external  
source.  
Open the <UMID SET/INFO> screen from the VTR menu  
page by performing a menu operation.  
1
2
3
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the “USER” item.  
To release the external lock  
First stop supplying the external time code, and set the TCG  
switch to R-RUN.  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
moves to the USER input area, and the input mode is  
established.  
When switching the power from the battery to an  
external power supply while the time code is  
externally locked  
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the  
character to be set is displayed.  
When the button is turned, the character displayed is  
4
In order to ensure the continuity of the time code generator’s  
power, connect the external power supply to the DC IN  
connector, and then remove the battery pack. If the battery  
pack is removed first, no guarantees can be made for the  
continuity of the external locking of the time code.  
switched in the following sequence:  
Space: ∑  
7
letters: A—Z  
7
numbers: 0—9  
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –  
Gen-locking of the camera unit while the time code  
is externally locked  
<Note>  
Only spaces and letters can be selected for the  
COUNTRY item. This does not apply to other items.  
While the time code is externally locked, the camera unit is  
gen-locked by the reference video signal which is supplied to  
the GEN LOCK IN connector.  
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.  
<Notes>  
5
6
O When the signal from the unit’s HD SDI connector is to be  
used as the reference video signal, first set the OUTPUT  
SEL switch on the side panel to the CAM position.  
O It takes time to synchronize GEN LOCK. Please do not  
record or do any other operations until synchronization is  
finished.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the next position (right), and repeat steps 4 and 5 to set  
the characters.  
When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial  
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.  
7
8
9
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
returns to the “USER” item.  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
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4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen  
4-6-1 Menu configuration  
4-6-2 Basic menu operations  
USER MENU:  
Although USER MENU is set at the factory,  
Menu items are selected and entered using the MENU button  
and JOG dial button. The menus have a hierarchical  
configuration consisting of the main menu, sub menus and  
setting item menus.  
The data which has been set is written and saved in a non-  
volatile memory.  
The operations performed for the MAIN MENU are described  
here but the operating procedure is the same for the other  
menus as well except for the screen displays.  
the user may perform menu operations to  
open the <USER MENU SELECT> screen  
from the MAIN MENU page, select the  
settings for its items in accordance with the  
purpose of operation and setting frequency  
and configure a menu tailored to individual  
needs.  
4
This menu appears when the MENU button  
is pressed.  
Press the MENU button for 3 or more seconds.  
The menu screen consisting of items organized on a  
category by category basis now appears.  
1
MAIN MENU:  
This enables all the items on the setting  
menus to be set. It can be organized  
hierarchically by category in accordance  
with the purpose of operation and setting  
frequency. It appears when the MENU  
button is pressed for 3 or more seconds.  
#
**** MAIN MENU ****  
SYSTEM SETTING  
PAINT  
VF  
OPERATION  
FILE  
MAINTENANCE  
VTR MENU  
OPTION MENU: This menu is provided to accommodate the  
functions that may be added in the future. It  
appears when the MENU button is pressed  
while the LIGHT button is held down.  
USER MENU SELECT  
For details, contact your nearest service  
center or your dealer.  
SYSTEM SETTING:  
This item is used when deciding on the unit’s  
recording signals, recording system, etc.  
PAINT:  
This item is used when detailed image adjustments  
are to be made while a waveform monitor is used to  
monitor the camera’s output waveforms. Video  
engineer support is normally required for this. The  
items under this sub menu can also be set using an  
external remote control unit, but they are valid only  
when the unit is used on its own.  
VF:  
This item is used for selecting what is to be displayed  
on the viewfinder screen.  
OPERATION:  
This item is used to change settings in accordance  
with the subject conditions and other factors, usually  
when the unit is operated by the cameraman.  
FILE:  
This item is used to read and write the setup card data  
and perform the lens file and other file-related  
operations.  
MAINTENANCE:  
This item is used to perform the maintenance and  
inspections related to this unit’s camera unit.  
VTR MENU:  
This item is used to perform the maintenance and  
inspections related to this unit’s VTR unit.  
USER MENU SELECT:  
This item is used for editing the USER MENU.  
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To increment the value  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen  
appears when the JOG dial button is pressed.  
2
Turn the JOG dial button in the clockwise direction as  
viewed from the front of the camera.  
**** MAIN MENU ****  
To decrement the value  
SYSTEM SETTING  
Turn the JOG dial button in the counterclockwise direction  
as viewed from the front of the camera.  
Each time the button is turned, the number changes by  
one increment. When it is turned quickly, the number  
changes quickly, and when it is turned slowly, the setting  
can be adjusted finely.  
PAINT  
VF  
OPERATION  
FILE  
MAINTENANCE  
VTR MENU  
#
USER MENU SELECT  
To set an item to ON or OFF  
To set an item to ON, turn the JOG dial button in the  
clockwise direction as viewed from the front of the  
camera. Conversely, to set an item to OFF, turn the  
button in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from  
the front of the camera.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the item which is to be set, and the setting item menu  
screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed.  
3
4
5
< OPERATION >  
Press the JOG dial button.  
The setting stops flashing, and the setting is entered.  
CAMERA ID  
6
7
8
SHUTTER SPEED  
SHUTTER SELECT  
USER SW  
#
SW MODE  
To change another setting item on the same page, repeat  
steps 4 to 6.  
WHITE BALANCE MODE  
USER SW GAIN  
IRIS  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
The menu setting mode is exited, and operation returns to  
the normal operation mode.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the item which is to be set, and the item’s setting flashes  
when the JOG dial button is pressed.  
4-6-3 Selecting the user menus  
By performing menu operations, open the USER MENU  
SELECT page from the MAIN MENU and then open the  
setting item menu screens, and select only those items  
required on the USER MENU.  
Only the items which have been set are displayed as the  
USER MENU items. For details on operation, refer to “4-6-2  
Basic menu operations.”  
< USER SW >  
#
USER MAIN SW  
USER1 SW  
USER2 SW  
:S.GAIN  
:D.ZOOM  
:DS.GAIN  
< USER MENU SELECT >  
(SELECT MODE)  
SYSTEM SETTING  
PAINT  
#
VF  
OPERATION  
FILE  
MAINTENANCE  
VTR MENU  
Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting.  
<Note>  
Setting items are effective when “¢” is displayed. However,  
the maximum number of items that can be set is 42 in the  
case of camera related items (3 pages’ worth, with 14 items  
per page, 14 a 3 = 42) or 14 in the case of VTR related items  
(1 page’s worth, or 14 items).  
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4-7-2 Viewfinder screen status display  
4-7 Viewfinder screen status  
displays  
configuration  
All the items that can be displayed are laid out inside the  
viewfinder as shown in the figure below.  
Not only the images but the lamps and characters indicating  
the unit’s settings and operation statuses as well as the  
messages, center and safety zone markers, camera ID and  
other information are displayed inside the viewfinder.  
1
J
I
H
K G  
F
E
D
C
50i  
EX2 3.2K  
1/250  
S DZ  
10min  
/34min DIGITAL14  
REC14.6V  
4-7-1 Viewfinder lamp displays  
2
3
a2  
-- GAIN -- -- USER SW GAIN --  
4
LOW : 0  
MID : 9  
HIGH:18  
S.GAIN:30/36/42/48  
1
:
:
:
DS.GAIN: 6 /10 /12  
TALLY / REC  
:
:
/15 /20  
4
5
B
A
UM:S.GAIN 30  
U1:AUDIO 1 FRNT U2:DS.GAIN 6  
dB  
:
;
REC WARNING  
ID  
iREC  
TCG 00:00:00:00  
M 6 F:1---- ---+  
:
9
6
23h59m  
++F1.4 Z99  
1A A 18dB F:2---- ---+  
7
: 8  
<
=
>
?
@
Viewfinder pictured here  
is the AJ-HVF20B.  
(For details concerning  
viewfinder, refer to the  
operating instructions of  
For details, refer to the following pages.  
BATT  
VTR  
SAVE  
4-7-3 Selecting the viewfinder screen  
display items  
2
3
4
each viewfinder.)  
1 TALLY/REC (recording) lamp  
This lights up (red) during recording. It flashes when a  
problem has occurred. For details, refer to the appropriate  
section in “6-3 Warning system.”  
To select which items are to be displayed on the viewfinder  
screen, perform menu operations to open the <VF  
INDICATOR1> screen or <VF INDICATOR2> screen from the  
VF page, and select ON or OFF for the display or select the  
type desired for each item concerned.  
2
(abnormal operating status warning) lamp  
This lights when the unit is set to an abnormal operating  
status for any of the items set to “ON” on the “!LED” screen  
of the setting menu.  
For details on operation, refer to “4-6-2 Basic menu  
operations.”  
For details on selecting the items which are to be indicated  
#
< VF INDICATOR1 >  
with the  
lamp, refer to the <!LED> screen items in  
EXTENDER  
SHUTTER  
FILTER  
WHITE  
GAIN  
IRIS  
CAMERA ID :BAR  
ID POSITION :UPPER L  
DATE/TIME :OFF  
ZOOM LVL  
COLOR TEMP :ON  
CAMERA MODE :ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:S+IRIS  
“Chapter 7 Menu description tables.”  
3 BATT (battery) lamp  
This starts flashing when the battery voltage has dropped  
to the level where the battery will no longer be usable in  
several minutes’ time, and it lights when the battery is no  
:ON  
longer usable.  
To prevent operation from being  
interrupted, replace the battery before it has discharged  
completely. For details, refer to the appropriate section in  
“6-3 Warning system.”  
#
< VF INDICATOR2 >  
4 VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lamp  
TAPE  
BATTERY  
AUDIO LVL :ON  
TC :OFF  
VTR WARNING :NORMAL  
SAVE LED :SAVE  
:ON  
:ON  
This lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to  
SAVE. It goes off during recording.  
<Note>  
In the rec-pause mode, the SAVE mode is established  
automatically, and the lamp lights after the time set for the  
pause timer (temporary stop time) has elapsed.  
After two minutes in the play-pause mode, the SAVE mode  
is established automatically, and the lamp lights.  
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Display item  
What is displayed  
Status when display appears  
25P, 50i  
This indicates the status of the mode of the camera now shooting  
(progressive or interlace).  
1Mode of camera  
now shooting  
EX2  
This appears when the lens extender is in use.  
2Extender  
LOW/MID/HIGH  
–3 to 30  
S.GAIN30/36/42/48  
DS.GAIN6:/10:/12:/  
15:/20:  
This indicates the master gain setting.  
Example: LOW = 0  
3 MODE CHECK  
dedicated display  
area (STATUS:  
master gain, user  
switch gain)  
When S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been allocated to the user switches,  
the corresponding gain values are displayed. The user switch displays do not  
appear unless the S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been allocated.  
The DS.GAIN value can be displayed as a frame rate value(P). For  
details, refer to the DS.GAIN DISP item in “7-4-1 VF DISPLAY.”  
(Causes for ! LED  
to light: Displayed  
on the entire  
GAIN (0 dB)  
GAIN (–3 dB)  
DS.GAIN  
This indicates the current GAIN status.  
This indicates the current GAIN status.  
This indicates the current DS.GAIN value.  
screen.)  
LINE MIX  
This indicates the current LINE MIX status.  
An exclamation mark (!)  
appears next to items  
selected on the ! LED  
menu.  
SHUTTER  
WHITE PRE.  
EXTENDER  
BLACK STR.  
MATRIX  
This indicates the current shutter status.  
This indicates the current WHITE BAL status.  
This indicates whether the current extender setting is on EX2 or OFF.  
This indicates whether the current black stretch setting is ON or OFF.  
This indicates whether the current MATRIX setting is A, B or OFF.  
This indicates whether the current COLOR CORRECTION setting is ON  
or OFF.  
An exclamation mark  
(
)
appears next to  
!
items for which the  
! LED lights.  
COLOR COR.  
FILTER  
This indicates the current filter status.  
D.ZOOM  
This indicates the current digital zoom status as a2, a3, a4 or OFF.  
(FUNCTION:  
DOWNCON)  
OUTPUT: VTR/CAM/OFF  
CHAR: ON/OFF  
TYPE: LT BOX/S CROP  
/SQUEEZE  
This indicates the position of the OUTPUT SEL switch.  
This indicates the position of the VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch.  
This indicates the position of the DOWNCON switch.  
(FUNCTION  
HD SDI)  
:
OUTPUT: VTR/CAM/OFF  
This indicates the setting status of the VIDEO OUT SEL menu. OFF  
always appears when it is the HD SDI save status.  
CHAR: ON/OFF  
This indicates the setting status of the HD SDI CHAR menu.  
(AUDIO: front controls  
enable/disable)  
CH1: ON/OFF  
CH2: ON/OFF  
ON appears if the front CH1 control is enabled and OFF appears if it is disabled.  
ON appears if the front CH2 control is enabled and OFF appears if it is disabled.  
(AUDIO: microphone  
power status)  
FRONT: ON/OFF  
REAR: ON/OFF  
This indicates the status of the front microphone’s power.  
This indicates the menu setting status for the rear microphone’s power.  
(AUDIO: channel  
input signals and  
levels)  
FRONT/W.L./REAR  
CH1/2/3/4  
This indicates the input signals and levels for the individual channels.  
AWB A ACTIVE  
AWB B ACTIVE  
AWB A OK ¢.¢K  
This appears during an AWB operation for channel A.  
This appears during an AWB operation for channel B.  
This appears when the AWB operation has been completed  
satisfactorily for channel A.  
This appears when the AWB operation has been completed  
satisfactorily for channel B.  
4 Camera warning  
and message  
display area  
(Displays related to  
the AWB, ABB and  
switch operations)  
AWB B OK ¢.¢K  
AWB BREAK ¢.¢K  
AWB NG  
This appears when the AWB operation has been forcibly terminated.  
This appears when the AWB operation has not been completed  
satisfactorily. The status is indicated on the second line.  
This warns the user that the color temperature is too low.  
This warns the user that the color temperature is too high.  
This warns the user that the brightness is too high.  
This warns the user that the brightness is too low.  
This warns the user that the processing could not be executed within  
the operation time.  
COLOR TEMP LOW  
COLOR TEMP HIGH  
LEVEL OVER  
LOW LIGHT  
TIME OVER  
AWB PRESET ¢.¢K  
This appears when the AWB switch is set to PRE or when super gain is  
set and AWB cannot be executed.  
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Display item  
What is displayed  
Status when display appears  
CHECK FILTER  
This warns the user to recheck the position of the filter selector control  
during the AWB operation.  
4 Camera warning  
and message  
AWB A VAR ¢.¢K  
This indicates that channel A is set to VAR and AWB operation is not  
possible.  
This indicates that channel B is set to VAR and AWB operation is not  
possible.  
display area  
(Displays related to  
the AWB, ABB and  
switch operations)  
AWB B VAR ¢.¢K  
ABB ACTIVE  
ABB OK  
ABB BREAK  
ABB NG  
W-SHD ACTIVE  
W-SHD OK  
This appears during an ABB operation.  
This appears when the ABB operation has been completed satisfactorily.  
This appears when the ABB operation has been forcibly terminated.  
This appears when the ABB operation has not been completed satisfactorily.  
This appears during a WHITE SHADING operation.  
This appears when the WHITE SHADING operation has been  
completed satisfactorily.  
4
W-SHD BREAK  
This appears when the WHITE SHADING operation has been forcibly  
terminated.  
W-SHD NG  
LVL OVER  
This indicates that white shading has not been completed satisfactorily  
as the brightness level was excessively high during the WHITE  
SHADING operation.  
B-SHD READY  
B-SHD UNABLE  
This appears when the BLACK SHADING operation is ready to be  
performed as a result of holding down the ABB switch for a length of  
time during an ABB operation.  
This indicates that the BLACK SHADING operation is not acknowledged  
while the D.ZOOM function is operating even if the ABB switch is held  
down for a length of time during an ABB operation.  
This appears during a BLACK SHADING operation.  
This appears when the BLACK SHADING operation has been  
completed satisfactorily.  
B-SHD ACTIVE  
B-SHD OK  
B-SHD BREAK  
B-SHD NG  
This appears when the BLACK SHADING operation has been forcibly  
terminated.  
This appears when the BLACK SHADING operation has been not  
completed satisfactorily.  
(Switch selection  
displays)  
This appears when the position of the WHITE BAL switch has been  
changed. “A,” “B” or “PRE” appears at #. VAR ¢.¢ K is displayed  
when channel A, Y is set to VAR.  
WHITE: # ¢.¢K  
This appears when the AUTO KNEE switch has been set to ON or OFF.  
This appears when the gain has been selected using the GAIN selector  
switch or USER button.  
AUTO KNEE: ON/OFF  
GAIN: ¢¢dB  
This indicates the shutter speed value when the shutter speed has been  
selected.  
SS: 1/¢¢¢¢  
This appears when synchro scan has been selected as the shutter  
speed.  
SS: 1 1/¢¢¢¢  
This appears when the CC filter setting has been selected.  
This appears when the ND filter setting has been selected.  
This appears when the lens extender has been set to ON or OFF.  
This appears when the iris overwrite correction value has been changed.  
CC: ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢K  
ND: ¢  
EXTENDER: ON/OFF  
IRIS: ¢¢ F ¢ ¢  
(LOW LIGHT  
LOW LIGHT  
This appears when the brightness has dropped.  
warning display)  
(Y GET value)  
With the Y GET ON setting, the output brightness level near the center  
marker is displayed as “%.”  
¢¢¢.¢%  
(CALL display)  
CALL  
This appears when the call command has been issued from the extender.  
This indicates the type of marker presently being displayed.  
(MARKER display)  
MKR: A/B/OFF  
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Display item  
What is displayed  
Status when display appears  
INH  
“INH” is indicated when the operation of the USER button has been disabled.  
This indicates the value selected for S.GAIN.  
This indicates the value selected for DS.GAIN.  
This indicates whether LINE MIX GAIN is set to ON or OFF.  
This indicates whether S.IRIS is set to ON or OFF.  
This appears when the IRIS OVERRIDE setting is enabled (ON).  
This indicates whether SUPER BLACK is set to ON or OFF and, if it is  
set to ON, it also indicates its value.  
5 Information  
S.GAIN ¢¢dB/OFF  
DS.GAIN ¢¢:/OFF  
LINE MIX ON/OFF  
S.IRIS ON/OFF  
I.OVR ON/OFF  
S.BLK –¢¢/OFF  
allocated to USER  
buttons  
UM: USER MAIN  
U1: USER1 button  
U2: USER2 button  
B.STR ON/OFF  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
REC SW  
This indicates whether BLACK STRETCH (black level gradation  
compensation) is set to ON or OFF.  
This appears when the input signal to recorded on audio channel 1 has  
been switched.  
This appears when the input signal to recorded on audio channel 2 has  
been switched.  
This appears only during MODE CHECK button operations while the  
USER button functions as the REC switch.  
Y GET ON  
This appears when the function for measuring the output brightness level (in  
% units for approx. 3 seconds for the area near the center marker) is ON.  
This appears only during MODE CHECK button operations while the  
USER button functions as the RET switch.  
RET SW  
D.ZOOM a2/a3/a4/OFF  
This indicates the D.ZOOM status.  
1 to 4  
A to D  
This indicates the position of the ND filter.  
This indicates the position of the CC filter.  
This indicates that the filter has not been set to a proper position.  
6 Filter positions  
A
B
P
This indicates that the WHITE BAL switch is set to channel A.  
This indicates that the WHITE BAL switch is set to channel B.  
This indicates that the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRE.  
7 WHITE BAL switch  
position  
This indicates the value of the cumulative gain (DS.GAIN) when this  
gain function is working.  
8 Cumulative gain  
6:/10:/12:/15:/20:  
display  
M
This appears when LINE MIX GAIN (+6 dB) is active.  
9 LINE MIX GAIN  
display  
This indicates the current gain value.  
: Gain value  
¢¢dB  
REC WARNING  
SLACK E-¢¢  
This indicates that a problem has occurred during recording.  
This indicates that a problem has occurred in a mechanism. Depending on the  
nature of the trouble concerned, the power may be turned off automatically.  
This indicates that condensation has formed.  
This indicates that servo lock has not been initiated during recording or  
playback.  
; VTR warnings,  
information  
HUMID  
SERVO  
RF  
This indicates that the level of the signals from the tape has dropped.  
This signals that it is time to replace the backup battery.  
This indicates that the level of the RF signal from the wireless  
microphone receiver has dropped.  
BACKUP BATT EMPTY  
WIRELESS-RF  
<Note>  
For details on the codes displayed in this area, refer to “6-3-2 Error codes.”  
This indicates the audio channels selected and their audio levels.  
This appears when the AUDIO IN switch is at the FRONT position.  
This appears when the AUDIO IN switch is at the WIRELESS position.  
This appears when the AUDIO IN switch is at the REAR position.  
< AUDIO input  
system and level  
meter  
-------+  
F
W
R
TCG  
TCR  
12:59:59:20  
12:59:59:20  
This indicates the TCG (time code generator) value.  
This indicates the TCR (time code reader) value.  
This indicates the UBG VUBG display.  
= Time code display  
(V)UBG AB CD EF 00  
(V)UBR 12 34 56 78  
This indicates the UBR VUBR display.  
CTL  
–01:59:59:20  
This indicates the CTL-COUNTER value.  
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Display item  
What is displayed  
Status when display appears  
++  
+
When the iris override function is working, this indicates how much  
compensation is provided.  
> Iris override  
display  
(No display)  
– –  
++:  
+:  
– –:  
–:  
The aperture is opened by a full stop.  
The aperture is opened by a half stop.  
The aperture is closed by a full stop.  
The aperture is closed by a half stop.  
No display: Reference status  
NC  
OPEN  
F1.7 to F16  
CLOSE  
This appears when the lens cable is not connected.  
This appears when the lens aperture is open.  
This indicates the aperture value (f-value) of the lens.  
This appears when the lens aperture is closed.  
<Note>  
? Iris, f-value  
4
These displays appear when using a lens equipped with an aperture  
value display function. They flash while the aperture is being changed  
for the iris override.  
Z00 to Z99  
This indicates the amount of zoom. Note that this item is not displayed  
even if the display setting is ON if the lens is not equipped with a zoom  
position return function.  
@ Zoom display  
i (flashing)  
This appears in the INTERVAL REC mode during the times when the  
operation of the REC button is not acknowledged before the start of or  
at the end of recording.  
A Interval, pre-rec  
display  
iREC (lighting)  
This appears during an INTERVAL REC operation.  
iREC (flashing) ¢¢h¢¢m/¢¢s This appears during INTERVAL REC standby to indicate the wait time  
until the next recording.  
P-REC (flashing) ¢s  
ID  
This indicates the amount of time remaining until the end of the set PRE  
REC time during PRE REC operation.  
This appears when the setting to superimpose the ID onto the camera  
image and record the image with the ID has been established.  
B ID recording  
display  
AJ-BP490 to AC_ADPT  
This indicates the type of battery selected on the menu. “AC_ADPT”  
appears when an AC adapter has been input.  
C Battery type  
This indicates the remaining battery charge in 0.1V increments.  
This indicates the remaining digital battery charge in percent.  
This appears when the battery has no charge left.  
D Remaining battery ¢¢.¢V  
charge/voltage  
¢¢¢%  
EMP  
This appears when the battery has a full charge.  
MAX  
REC  
This appears when the extender unit has been connected to indicate the  
unit’s recording status using characters. It lights during recording, and it  
flashes while the unit’s mode is transferring to recording or when a  
warning has been issued.  
E Unit’s REC display  
F Remaining tape  
¢¢¢min  
Under normal conditions, “¢¢¢min” lights, and this starts flashing while  
the tape is reaching the end.  
When the tape has reached the end, “  
When recording has been inhibited, “  
=
=
=
END  
INH  
END” lights.  
INH” lights.  
=
This indicates the total length of the cassette tape.  
(This appears during a mode check.)  
G Total length of  
¢¢¢min  
cassette tape  
S
B
SB  
This appears when S.IRIS has been set to ON.  
This appears when S.BLK has been set to ON.  
This appears when S.IRIS and S.BLK have been set to ON.  
H Super iris ON/  
super black ON  
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Display item  
What is displayed  
Status when display appears  
This indicates the color temperatures assigned to the A, B, and PRE  
positions of the WHITE BAL switch. (These may be memory values  
during AWB operation or menu setting values.)  
I Color temperature ¢.¢K  
This indicates that the shutter speed is set to SYNCHRO SCAN.  
This indicates that a fixed shutter speed has been set.  
J Shutter  
speed/mode  
K D.ZOOM  
11/¢¢.¢  
1/60 - 1/2000  
DZ  
This appears at the same time as the zoom ratio in the D.ZOOM mode.  
a2/a3/a4  
When the FOCUS mode is selected, “a2” flashes but only for as long as  
this mode remains selected.  
Viewfinder screen display selection  
Whether a display is  
to be shown or not  
Displayed only by  
MODE CHECK  
button (*1)  
Status displayed  
Display can be  
cleared  
Displayed during  
playback  
can be selected on a when established  
menu.  
1 Mode of camera now shooting  
2 Extender  
3 MODE CHECK dedicated display area  
4 Camera warning, message display area  
5 Information allocated to USER buttons  
6 Filter positions  
7 WHITE BAL switch position  
8 Cumulative gain display  
9 LINE MIX GAIN display  
: Gain value  
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
; VTR warnings, information  
All input information  
for 2 channels  
< AUDIO input system and level meter  
(dependent upon menu)  
= Time code display  
> Iris override display  
? Iris, f-value  
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
@ Zoom display  
A Interval, pre-rec display  
B ID recording display  
C Battery type  
D Remaining battery charge/voltage  
E Unit’s REC display  
F Remaining tape  
G Total length of cassette tape  
H Super iris ON/super black ON  
I color temperature  
J Shutter speed/mode  
K D.ZOOM  
*1 : The display does not appear when OFF has been selected for the STATUS item setting on the <MODE CHK IND> screen.  
µ: Display always appears regardless of the menu.  
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4-7-4 Display modes and setting  
#
< VF DISPLAY >  
changes/adjustment result messages  
DISP CONDITION  
DISP MODE  
:NORMAL  
:3  
DS GAIN DISP  
VF OUT  
VF DTL  
ZEBRA1 DETECT  
ZEBRA2 DETECT  
ZEBRA2  
LOW LIGHT LVL  
ECU MENU DISP.  
MARKER/CHAR LVL  
:FRM RATE  
:Y  
:2  
:070%  
:085%  
:SPOT  
:35%  
:ON  
By setting the display mode item, it is possible to select  
various display methods for the changes made in the settings  
and for the messages advising the user of the adjustment  
results: for instance, the items displayed can be limited to a  
select number or not displayed at all. To select the display  
mode, perform menu operations to open the <VF DISPLAY>  
screen from the VF page and select the setting for the DISP  
MODE item.  
:50%  
4
For details on operation, refer to “4-6-2 Basic menu operations.”  
Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modes  
Display mode  
setting  
Situation in which message is displayed  
Message  
1
2
3
When the filter selection has been changed  
When the gain setting has been changed  
CC: n (n=1, 2, 3, 4) or ND: m (m=A, B, C, D)  
a
a
a
a
GAIN: n dB  
(n= –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30)  
When the WHITE BAL switch setting has been changed WHITE: n (n=ACH, BCH, PRESET)  
a
a
a
When the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch has been set AUTO KNEE: ON (or OFF)  
to AUTO KNEE or OFF  
When the shutter speed/mode setting has been changed  
When the white balance (AWB) has been adjusted  
When the black balance (ABB) has been adjusted  
When the extender has been selected  
SS: 1/60 (or 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1 1/¢¢¢¢)  
Example) AWB A OK 3.2K  
Example) ABB OK  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Example) EXTENDER ON  
Example) UM: S.GAIN 30 dB  
Example) MKR: A  
a
a
When a user button has been selected  
: Message is to be  
displayed.  
a: Message is not to  
be displayed.  
When a marker select button has been selected  
When in iris overwrite status  
Example) ++ F 5.6  
4-7-5 Setting the marker displays  
4-7-6 Setting the camera ID  
ON, OFF or the display type can be selected for the displays  
of the center marker, safety zone markers, safety zone area  
and frame marker. To make the selection, perform menu  
operations to open the <VF MARKER> screen from the VF  
page and select the display mode for each item.  
The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen.  
Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used.  
<Note>  
The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menu is  
displayed even if color bar signals are output.  
For details on operation, refer to “4-6-2 Basic menu  
operations.”  
Perform a menu operation to open the <CAMERA ID>  
screen from the OPERATION page.  
1
#
< VF MARKER >  
MKR:A  
#
< CAMERA ID >  
TABLE  
:A  
CENTER MARK  
SAFETY ZONE  
SAFETY AREA  
FRAME SIG  
FRAME MARK  
FLAME LVL  
:1  
:2  
:90%  
:4:3  
:OFF  
:15  
ID1 : ABCDEFGHIJ  
ID2 : ABCDEFGHIJ  
ID3 : ABCDEFGHIJ  
<Note>  
The MKR: A indication at the upper right of the screen shows  
the display status. To check the settings for TABLE B, press  
the MARKER SELECT so that MKR:B is displayed.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the “ID 1: to 3:” item.  
2
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#
< MODE CHECK IND >  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
moves to the ID input area, and the input mode is  
established.  
3
4
STATUS  
! LED  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
:ON  
FUNCTION  
AUDIO  
P.ON IND  
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the  
character to be set is displayed.  
When the button is turned, the character displayed is  
switched in the following sequence:  
Space: ∑  
7
letters: A—Z  
7
numbers: 0—9  
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –  
4-7-8 Marker check screen displays  
(MARKER SELECT button function)  
The screens enabling the unit’s marker statuses to be  
checked can be displayed in the viewfinder.  
Each time the unit’s MARKER SELECT button is pressed,  
one or none of the two screen displays is selected in the  
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.  
5
6
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the next position (right), and repeat steps 4 and 5 to set  
the characters.  
following sequence: A marker screen display  
screen display no display.  
>
B marker  
>
When the MARKER SELECT button is pressed while one  
screen is displayed, the next screen is displayed. Before this,  
perform menu operations to open the <VF MARKER> screen  
from the VF page, select A as the TABLE item setting, and  
select the marker information for the other items.  
When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial  
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.  
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8
9
Next, select B as the TABLE item setting, and select the  
marker information for the other items.  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
returns to the ID 1:, ID 2: or ID 3: item.  
If, for instance, “16:9” is selected for the FRAME SIG item as  
the A marker information and “4:3” is selected for the FRAME  
SIG item as the B marker information, then the 16:9 and 4:3  
aspect ratios can be checked easily by operating the  
MARKER SELECT button as and when required.  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing  
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of  
the viewfinder screen.  
<Note>  
The camera ID is recorded at the same time as the color  
bar signals if “CAMERA ID” on the VF INDICATOR  
screen has been set to “BAR.”  
4-7-7 Mode check screen displays (MODE  
CHECK button function)  
The screens enabling the unit’s settings and modes to be  
checked can be displayed in the viewfinder.  
Each time the unit’s MODE CHECK button is pressed, one of  
the four screen displays is selected in the following sequence:  
STATUS screen display  
FUNCTION screen display  
>
!LED screen display  
AUDIO screen display.  
>
>
Each screen is displayed for about 3 seconds. When the  
MODE CHECK button is pressed while one screen is  
displayed, the next screen is displayed.  
To select whether to display the screens, perform menu  
operations to open the <MODE CHECK IND> screen from the  
VF page and select ON or OFF for each screen display.  
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4-8-2 Selecting the video output signals  
4-8 Menu-driven function setup  
The signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector  
and HD SDI connector can be selected. To select this  
function, perform menu operations to open the <OUTPUT  
SEL> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page, and select  
VIDEO OUT and HD SDI characters at the OUTPUT CHAR  
item and HD SDI CHAR item, respectively, and select whether  
to superimpose characters onto the HD SDI signals.  
The functions can be set up using the unit’s menus.  
4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching  
This unit allows three other modes to be used in addition to  
the L/M/H standard gain settings: the analog gain-up S.GAIN  
(super gain) mode to achieve a gain of 30 dB or more, the  
cumulative gain-up DS.GAIN (digital super gain) mode which  
uses progressive drive, and the LINE MIX GAIN mode where  
the gain of two lines is mixed.  
To select these functions, perform menu operations to open  
the <USER SW GAIN> screen from the OPERATION page,  
select the S.GAIN item and DS.GAIN item, and preset the  
gain to be used for each item. Furthermore, select the LINE  
MIX function on the <USER SW> screen.  
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< OUTPUT SEL >  
OUTPUT CHAR  
VF MODE  
HD SDI P.SAVE  
HD SDI CHAR  
HD SDI META DATA  
DOWNCON P.SAVE  
DOWNCON CHAR  
:MENU ONLY  
:EE/PB  
:OFF  
:ON  
:ON  
:OFF  
:ON  
For instance, if the S.GAIN, DS.GAIN and LINE MIX GAIN  
functions have been allocated to the USER MAIN button,  
USER1 button or USER2 button, the gain can be increased  
by using these buttons in combination with the USER buttons.  
1) To increase the gain without increasing the perceptible  
noise  
Setting items and details  
Combine the DS.GAIN or LINE MIX GAIN function with the  
L/M/H gain.  
Variable  
range  
Item  
Remarks  
2) To increase the normal analog gain (in which case, the  
amount of noise will increase)  
Use only the S.GAIN function.  
<Note>  
Since the amount of noise will increase when the gain is  
increased in this way, bear in mind that the AUTO IRIS  
accuracy will be adversely affected.  
3) To use the unit in the ultra-high-sensitivity mode  
Use the S.GAIN function and DS.GAIN or LINE MIX GAIN  
function in combination. However, exercise care during  
operation since image lag will become more conspicuous  
with moving subjects the more the gain is increased by  
using the DS.GAIN function.  
OUTPUT CHAR  
TC  
For setting the type of characters to be  
superimposed onto the output signals of the  
VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI  
connector.  
STATUS  
MENU  
ONLY  
TC:  
The time code is displayed. (The menu  
appears when the menu is displayed.)  
<Note>  
The time code display position moves  
vertically in accordance with the camera ID  
position.  
STATUS:  
All the same characters as the ones  
superimposed on the viewfinder are  
displayed. (The menu appears when the  
menu is displayed.)  
MENU ONLY:  
Only appears when the menu is displayed.  
Normally, nothing is displayed  
When shooting moving subjects, keep the gain increase  
with the LINE MIX GAIN function or DS.GAIN function to  
under +12 dB.  
HD SDI CHAR  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether characters are to be  
superimposed onto the HD SDI connector  
signals. (It is not linked with the VIDEO OUT  
CHARACTER switch.)  
The characters which are superimposed are  
the ones which are selected using the  
OUTPUT CHAR menu item.  
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< USER SW GAIN >  
S.GAIN  
¢30dB  
¢36dB  
¢42dB  
¢48dB  
ON: The characters are superimposed.  
OFF: The characters are not superimposed.  
DS.GAIN  
f
¢ 6dB (25P)  
f
¢12dB (16P)  
DOWNCON CHAR  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether characters are to be  
superimposed onto the DOWNCON connector  
signals in accordance with the setting of the  
CHARACTER switch on the side panel.  
ON: The characters are superimposed.  
OFF: The characters are not superimposed  
at any time.  
f
¢12dB (12P)  
f
¢12dB (8P)  
f
¢20dB (5P)  
Setting items and details  
S.GAIN: An analog gain increase with an asterisk is one  
that is valid. One without an asterisk is invalid.  
DS.GAIN: A cumulative gain increase with an asterisk is one  
that is valid. One without an asterisk is invalid.  
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4-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL control  
function  
4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER  
MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons  
This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using  
the F.AUDIO LEVEL control.  
The desired functions can be allocated to the USER MAIN,  
USER1 and USER2 buttons.  
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the  
<MIC/AUDIO> screen from the VTR MENU page, and set  
whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls for  
the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR  
CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items.  
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the  
<USER SW> screen from the OPERATION page, and set the  
desired function each with the USER MAIN SW item, USER1  
SW item and USER2 SW item.  
< USER SW >  
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< MIC/AUDIO1 >  
#
USER MAIN SW  
USER1 SW  
USER2 SW  
:S.GAIN  
:D.ZOOM  
:DS.GAIN  
FRONT VR CH1  
FRONT VR CH2  
MIC LOWCUT CH1  
MIC LOWCUT CH2  
MIC LOWCUT CH3  
MIC LOWCUT CH4  
LIMITER CH1  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:ON  
LIMITER CH2  
AUTO LEVEL CH3  
AUTO LEVEL CH4  
REC CH3/CH4  
:ON  
:SW  
CUE REC SELECT  
TEST TONE  
:CH1  
:NORMAL  
Functions which can be selected  
Setting items and what is set  
INH:  
Variable  
No functions are allocated.  
S.GAIN:  
Item  
Remarks  
range  
FRONT VR CH1  
FRONT  
W.L.  
REAR  
ALL  
For selecting whether or not to enable the  
F.AUDIO LEVEL control for the input signals  
which have been selected for audio CH1.  
FRONT: The control works only when  
FRONT has been selected.  
The S.GAIN function is allocated.  
DS.GAIN:  
The DS.GAIN function is allocated.  
LINE MIX:  
OFF  
The LINE MIX GAIN (+6 dB) function is allocated.  
S.IRIS:  
The SUPER IRIS function is allocated. This is useful when  
providing backlight compensation.  
I.OVR:  
W.L.:  
The control works only when  
WIRELESS has been selected.  
REAR: The control works only when REAR  
has been selected.  
The control works regardless of  
which input has been selected.  
The control does not work  
regardless of which input has been  
selected. Even if it is rotated, the  
recording level will not change.  
ALL:  
OFF:  
The IRIS override function is allocated.  
This changes the target (reference) value in the auto iris  
mode.  
To change the target value, first establish this mode, and  
then press the JOG dial button to enable the target value to  
be changed. The target value is changed by turning the  
JOG dial button clockwise or counterclockwise. “+,”  
“+ +,” “–” or “– –” is displayed on the left of the iris display  
area on the viewfinder screen. Stop turning the JOG dial  
button at the position to be changed, and press the JOG  
dial button to enter the change in the target value.  
The reference value is restored when this mode is released  
or the power is turned off.  
FRONT VR CH2  
FRONT  
W.L.  
REAR  
ALL  
For selecting whether or not to enable the  
F.AUDIO LEVEL control for the input signals  
which have been selected for audio CH2  
FRONT: The control works only when  
FRONT has been selected.  
OFF  
W.L.:  
The control works only when  
WIRELESS has been selected.  
REAR: The control works only when REAR  
has been selected.  
ALL:  
OFF:  
The control works regardless of  
which input has been selected.  
The control does not work  
regardless of which input has been  
selected. Even if it is rotated, the  
recording level will not change.  
+:  
+ +: The aperture is opened by a full stop.  
–: The aperture is stopped down by a half stop.  
The aperture is opened by a half stop.  
– –: The aperture is stopped down by a full stop.  
No display:  
The reference value remains unchanged.  
S.BLK:  
The SUPER BLACK function is allocated. This function  
reduces the black level to below the pedestal level.  
B.STR:  
The BLACK stretch function is allocated. This function  
highlights the black gradations.  
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AUDIO CH1:  
4-9 Data handling  
The function for switching the channel 1 input signal is  
allocated. Each press advances the setting through the  
sequence FRONT > W.L.> REAR. Note that it is also  
possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN  
switch. Whichever control is operated last takes  
precedence.  
Setup card  
Use of the setup memory card (optional accessory) enables  
the setting menu contents to be saved. Use of this data  
speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses.  
Multimedia cards or SD memory cards can be used as the  
setup cards.  
AUDIO CH2:  
The function for switching the channel 2 input signal is  
allocated. Each press advances the setting through the  
sequence FRONT > W.L.> REAR. Note that it is also  
possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN  
switch. Whichever control is operated last takes  
precedence.  
4-9-1 Handling the setup card  
4
The setup card can be inserted or removed before or after the  
power is switched on.  
REC SW:  
The function of the VTR’s START button is allocated.  
Y GET:  
The function for displaying the brightness level of the  
center marker area is allocated.  
RET SW:  
Inserting the setup card  
Open the switch cover, position the setup card (optional  
accessory) with its cutout facing up, insert it into the setup  
card insertion slot, and close the switch cover.  
The function of the RET button on the lens is allocated.  
D.ZOOM:  
This magnifies the picture angle 2-, 3- or 4-folds in the  
horizontal and vertical directions. It also works as the  
focus assist function (D.ZOOM  
a2).  
<Note>  
The LINE MIX and D.ZOOM functions do not work  
concurrently. The function which is enabled last takes  
precedence, and the function set before it is canceled.  
4-8-5 Setting the color temperature  
manually  
The white balance can be adjusted manually using the color  
temperature settings. These manual color temperature  
settings can be performed for the PRST, A and B settings of  
the WHITE BAL switch.  
Perform menu operations to open the <WHITE BALANCE  
MODE> screen from the OPERATION page, and select VAR  
as the setting for the AWB A item and AWB B item. The  
manual color temperature adjustment function is now valid.  
The color temperatures are set using the COLOR TEMP PRE  
item, COLOR TEMP A item and COLOR TEMP B item.  
<Note>  
Before inserting the setup card, check that it is pointed in the  
correct direction. If the card meets with resistance and if it is  
difficult to insert, it may mean that it is the wrong way round or  
upside down. Do not force the card into the slot but check its  
direction again and insert it properly.  
Removing the setup card  
Open the switch cover, check that the BUSY lamp is not  
lighted, and push the setup card further into the unit. This  
causes the card to partially pop out from the insertion slot.  
Take hold of the card, remove it, and close the switch cover.  
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< WHITE BALANCE MODE >  
FILTER INH :ON  
SHOCKLESS AWB :NORMAL  
AWB AREA :25%  
AWB&ABB OFFSET :OFF  
COLOR TEMP PRE :3200K  
Bear in mind the following points when using and  
saving the setup cards.  
AWB A  
:MEM  
:3200K  
:MEM  
COLOR TEMP A  
AWB B  
COLOR TEMP B  
:3200K  
Avoid high temperatures and high humidity levels.  
Keep the cards away from water.  
Avoid exposing the cards to electrical charges.  
Keep the setup card inside the unit with the cover closed.  
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If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is  
pressed, the card will not be formatted  
4-9-2 Setup card operations  
To format the setup card, save the setting data on the card or  
read the saved data from the card, first perform a menu  
operation to open the <CARD READ/WRITE> screen from the  
FILE page.  
Error message  
Remedial action  
CONFIG NG NO CARD  
(setup card has not been inserted)  
Insert the card.  
CONFIG NG ERROR  
(the card cannot be formatted)  
The card may be defective.  
Replace it.  
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< CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
CONFIG NG  
WRITE PROTECT  
Remove the card to cancel write  
protect.  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing  
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of  
the viewfinder screen.  
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TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
<Note>  
Data titles cannot be recognized when the setup card was  
inserted while the CARD READ/WRITE screen was open.  
Move the arrow (cursor) to the TITLE READ item, and  
press the JOG dial button.  
Formatting the setup card  
The data title is recognized, and the title is displayed.  
Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD  
READ/WRITE” screen.  
1
Saving the data settings on the card  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the CARD CONFIG item.  
2
Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD  
READ/WRITE” screen.  
1
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears on the screen.  
3
Selecting the file No.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the W.SELECT item and press the JOG dial button.  
2
< CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
#
CONFIG?  
YES  
NO  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
#
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
To proceed with the formatting of the setup card, turn the  
JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and  
press the JOG dial button. When the formatting of the  
card is completed, the following message appears.  
4
Turn the JOG dial button to select a number from 1 to 8,  
and press the JOG dial button.  
3
CONFIG OK  
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Giving a title to the selected file  
Saving the data settings to the selected file  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the “TITLE : ” item.  
When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to  
move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.  
4
9
< CARD READ/WRITE >  
< CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
1
1
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
;
4
TITLE:  
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TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
moves to the title input area, and the input mode is  
established.  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
returns to the TITLE: item.  
5
6
10  
11  
12  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the WRITE item.  
< CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
;
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the  
character to be set is displayed.  
When the button is turned, the character displayed is  
switched in the following sequence:  
WRITE?  
YES  
NO  
#
TITLE:  
Space: ∑  
7
If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is  
pressed, the data cannot be saved.  
letters: A—Z  
7
Error message  
Remedial action  
Insert the card.  
numbers: 0—9  
7
WRITE NG NO CARD  
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –  
(setup card has not been inserted)  
WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR  
(formatting error)  
The card was formatted by a device  
other than the unit.  
Replace the card.  
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.  
7
8
WRITE NG ERROR  
(the data cannot be saved)  
The card may be defective.  
Replace it.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the next position (right), and repeat steps 6 and 7 to set  
the characters (maximum of 8).  
WRITE NG  
WRITE PROTECT  
Remove the card to cancel write  
protect.  
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Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
When the data saving is completed, the following  
message appears.  
Loading the data of the selected file  
13  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
4
the READ item.  
< CARD READ/WRITE >  
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
:1  
:1  
#
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
TITLE:  
WRITE OK  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing  
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of  
the viewfinder screen.  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
5
6
14  
Loading the data saved on the card  
Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD  
READ/WRITE” screen.  
If the data is given a title when it is saved, the title will  
also be displayed.  
1
READ?  
YES  
NO  
#
Selecting the file No  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
When the data loading is completed, the following  
message appears.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the R.SELECT item and press the JOG dial button.  
2
< CARD READ/WRITE >  
#
R.SELECT  
READ  
W.SELECT  
WRITE  
1
1
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
TITLE:  
1: ******** 5: ********  
2: ******** 6: ********  
3: ******** 7: ********  
4: ******** 8: ********  
READ OK  
Turn the JOG dial button to select any number from 1 to  
8, and press the JOG dial button.  
3
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If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is  
pressed, the data cannot be loaded.  
Writing the setting data in the user area  
Perform a menu operation to open the <INITIALIZE>  
screen.  
1
2
Error message  
READ NG NO CARD  
Remedial action  
Insert the card.  
(setup card has not been inserted)  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the WRITE USER DATA item.  
READ NG FORMAT ERROR  
(formatting error)  
The card was formatted by a device  
other than the unit.  
Replace the card.  
< INITIALIZE >  
READ NG NO FILE  
(file not found)  
Save the file data.  
READ FACTORY DATA  
WRITE USER DATA  
#
4
READ NG ERROR  
(the data cannot be loaded)  
Data saved by devices other than unit  
cannot be loaded.  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing  
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of  
the viewfinder screen.  
7
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
3
4-9-3 How to use the user data  
The setting data can be written in the user area of the unit’s  
internal memory and data written in the memory can be read  
from this area.  
Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing  
suitable setup statuses.  
To write the data, first perform a menu operation to open the  
<INITIALIZE> screen from the FILE page, and to read the  
user data that has been written, first perform a menu  
operation to open the <SCENE> screen from the FILE page.  
WRITE?  
YES  
NO  
#
#
< INITIALIZE >  
READ FACTORY DATA  
WRITE USER DATA  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
The setting data is now written in the user area of the  
unit’s internal memory.  
4
5
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
Loading the user data  
#
< SCENE >  
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.  
1
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
WRITE  
RESET  
:1  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the READ USER DATA item.  
2
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
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When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the WRITE item.  
3
5
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
WRITE  
RESET  
;1  
#
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
READ?  
YES  
NO  
#
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
The data written in the user area of the unit’s internal  
memory is now read, and the setting is completed.  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
4
5
6
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
4-9-4 How to use the scene file data  
WRITE?  
YES  
The setting data can be written in the scene file area of the  
unit’s internal memory and the data written can be read from  
this area. Up to four scene files can be registered. By using  
this data, the appropriate setup statuses can be established  
speedily.  
#
NO  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
The setting data is now stored in the scene file area of the  
unit’s internal memory.  
7
8
At the factory, the unit’s default statuses were set in  
TITLE1-4.  
Writing the setting data used for the scene files  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.  
1
Reading the setting data used for the scene files  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the SCENE SEL item.  
2
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.  
1
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file  
number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select  
the scene file in which data is to be saved.  
3
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the SCENE SEL item.  
2
< SCENE >  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file  
number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select  
the scene file whose data is to be loaded.  
3
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
#
:1  
WRITE  
RESET  
< SCENE >  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
WRITE  
RESET  
#
:1  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.  
4
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Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file  
number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select  
the scene file whose data is to be reset.  
4
5
3
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the READ item.  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
WRITE  
RESET  
< SCENE >  
#
:1  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
#
WRITE  
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
RESET  
4
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.  
4
5
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
6
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the RESET item.  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
RESET  
#
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
READ?  
YES  
NO  
#
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
The data stored in the scene file area of the unit’s internal  
memory is read, and the setting is completed.  
7
8
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
6
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
Returning the setting data used for the scene files  
to the factory settings  
RESET?  
YES  
NO  
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.  
1
#
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the SCENE SEL item.  
2
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
The data stored in the scene file area of the unit’s internal  
memory is reset and the factory settings are restored.  
7
8
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
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Appending titles to the setting data used for the  
scene files  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
returns to the TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item.  
8
9
Perform a menu operation to open the <SCENE> screen.  
1
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the WRITE item.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the scene file TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item where the title is to  
be appended.  
2
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
10  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
RESET  
#
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
WRITE?  
YES  
NO  
#
TITLE:  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
moves to the title input area, and the input mode is  
established.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
The title is stored in the scene file area of the unit’s  
internal memory.  
3
4
11  
12  
< SCENE >  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
READ  
:1  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
WRITE  
RESET  
;
TITLE1 : ********  
TITLE2 : ********  
TITLE3 : ********  
TITLE4 : ********  
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the  
character to be set is displayed.  
When the button is turned, the character displayed is  
switched in the following sequence:  
Space: ∑  
7
letters: A—Z  
7
numbers: 0—9  
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –  
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.  
5
6
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the next position (right), and repeat steps 4 and 5 to set  
the characters (maximum of 8).  
When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to  
move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.  
7
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4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to  
the user standard settings  
4-9-6 How to return the menus settings to  
the factory standard settings  
The setting statuses of the unit’s menus can be returned to  
the user standard settings registered in 4-9-3. There are two  
ways to do this: one method is to read (load) the USER DATA  
as described in “4-9-3 How to use the user data” and the  
other enables the return without performing any menu  
operations.  
The unit’s menu setting statuses can be returned to the  
factory standard settings. To do this, first perform a menu  
operation to open the <INITIALIZE> screen from the FILE  
page.  
< INITIALIZE >  
#
READ FACTORY DATA  
WRITE USER DATA  
4
Operation method without performing FILE menu  
operations  
Set the POWER switch to the OFF position.  
1
Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position.  
2
How to return the menu settings (except for the lens file  
data) to the factory standard settings  
1 Select the READ FACTORY DATA menu item on the  
<INITIALIZE> screen, and press the jog dial button.  
2 Turn the jog dial button, and move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES on the READ? screen.  
3 Press the jog dial button. The menu settings are now  
returned to the factory standard settings.  
WHITE BAL  
switch  
4-9-7 How to use the lens file data  
Set the POWER switch to the ON position while holding  
up the AUTO W/B BAL switch.  
The USER menu item settings are all returned together to  
the standard user data.  
3
This unit comes with a white shading compensation function  
for the lens. This function enables up to six white shading  
compensation settings of the lens to be stored as the lens file  
data. Using this lens file data, the appropriate white shading  
adjustment can be accomplished speedily even after the lens  
is changed.  
For details on data storing, reading and other operations, refer  
to “5-3 Attaching the lens and performing the flange back and  
white shading adjustments.”  
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5-1 Supplying the power  
A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this  
unit’s power supply.  
Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the  
arrow.  
2
To use the battery pack, there is the following  
choice of makes of batteries:  
Anton-Bauer  
IDX  
Sony  
<Notes>  
Batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing  
the setting menu but no guarantees are made for the  
system when they are actually used with this unit.  
Before using the battery pack, recharge the battery using  
the battery charger.  
Release lever  
(For details on the recharging method, refer to the operating  
instructions of the battery concerned.)  
<Reference>  
To remove the battery pack, slide it in the opposite direction to  
the one in which it was attached while keeping the release  
lever on the battery holder pulled down all the way.  
#
< BATTERY/TAPE >  
BATTERY SELECT  
EXT DC IN SELECT  
:DIONIC  
:AC-ADPT  
BATT NEAR END ALARM :OFF  
BATT NEAR END CANCEL:ON  
BATT END ALARM :ON  
BATT REMAIN FULL :70%  
Set the battery type.  
Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT  
3
menu item.  
This item is selected from the  
TAPE NEAR END ALARM :ON  
TAPE NEAR END TIME :2min  
TAPE END ALARM :ON  
TAPE REMAIN/:3min/∫  
<BATTERY/TAPE> screen on the VTR FUNCTION page.  
For details, refer to “7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1.”  
Anton Bauer batteries which can be used  
O PRO14  
O TRIM14  
O HYTRON50  
O HYTRON100  
O DIGITAL14  
5-1-1 Attaching the battery and setting the  
battery type  
O DIGITAL13  
O DIONIC  
Using the Anton Bauer battery pack  
Attach the battery pack made by Anton Bauer.  
1
Power output connector for lighting  
Battery pack made  
by Anton Bauer  
Lighting control  
switch  
<Reference>  
A battery holder made by Anton Bauer is equipped with a  
power output connector for the lighting and a lighting control  
switch to enable a light to be easily attached. For details on  
the lighting systems available, contact Anton Bauer.  
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Using the NP-1 type battery pack  
Remove the battery holder.  
1
Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit.  
2
1 Tighten the mounting screws.  
2 Tighten the power contact screws.  
3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction  
shown by the arrows.  
4 Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal part)  
with the holes at the bottom of the case, and use the  
screws to attach the case.  
5
<Note>  
When mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch  
the connecting cord.  
Set the battery type.  
Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT  
3
menu item.  
This item is selected from the  
NP-1 type Battery case  
<BATTERY/TAPE> screen on the VTR FUNCTION page.  
When using another battery which cannot be selected  
using the BATTERY SELECT item setting, select TYPE A  
or TYPE B, and set the items that correspond to the  
characteristics of the battery.  
1
For details, refer to “7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2.”  
<Note>  
Address all inquiries concerning the V-mount adapter  
plate to your dealer.  
4
2
3
Using the V-mount type battery pack  
Attach the V-mount adapter plate.  
Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into  
place.  
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5-1-2 Using an AC power supply  
5-2 Attaching the lens and performing  
the flange back and white shading  
adjustments  
When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is  
used  
Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC  
adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit.  
Attaching the lens  
1
Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the  
mount cap.  
1
Lever for  
securing the lens  
DC IN socket  
Mount cap  
Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in the  
top center of the lens mount, and attach the lens.  
2
AC adapter  
AJ-B75 (optional accessory)  
Mark  
Set the power of the AC adapter to ON.  
2
Set the unit’s power switch to ON.  
3
When using an external power supply other than the AJ-  
B75 AC adapter, check the pin signals of its external DC  
input connector and use the polarities correctly.  
Supplying +12V power to the GND terminal by mistake  
may give rise to ignition, resulting in a fire, or it may cause  
injury.  
Push down the lever for securing the lens to secure the  
lens.  
3
Pin no.  
Signal  
GND  
4
1
2, 3  
4
3
2
1
+12V  
External DC input socket  
<Notes>  
Power from the AC adapter takes precedence when  
both a battery pack and AC adapter have been  
connected. It is also possible to attach/remove a  
battery while the AC adapter is being used.  
When using the AC adapter, be absolutely sure to first  
set the power of the AC adapter to ON and then set the  
unit’s power switch to ON.  
If the power is turned on in the reverse sequence, the  
output voltage of the AC adapter will rise gradually, and  
the unit may malfunction as a result.  
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Adjusting the lens flange  
Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it to the  
LENS socket.  
4
If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and  
wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange  
back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image-  
forming surface).  
Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless  
the lens is replaced.  
<Note>  
For details on the adjustment method and lens positions, refer  
also to the operating instructions that accompany the lens.  
LENS socket  
Attach the lens to the camera.  
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.  
1
5
Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens.  
<Notes>  
5
For details on how to handle the lens, refer to the  
operating instructions of the lens.  
While the lens is removed, attach the mount cap to  
protect the unit.  
Set the lens aperture to manual and open the aperture.  
2
Approx.  
3 meters  
Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video  
3
output level is achieved at a distance of about 3 meters  
away from the chart used for the flange back adjustment.  
If the video level is too high, use the filters and shutter.  
Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus) ring.  
4
<Note>  
On some lenses, this may be marked as F.b (flange back)  
ring.  
Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either  
manually or electrically.  
5
Shoot the chart used for the flange back adjustment, and  
turn the distance ring to adjust the focus.  
6
Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position, and turn the  
F.f ring to adjust the focus.  
Take care not to move the distance ring during this  
process.  
7
Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the focus is adjusted at both the  
telephoto and wide-angle positions.  
8
Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring.  
9
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Adjusting the white shading of the lens  
Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it so  
that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen. Check  
that the lens aperture is between F4 and F10.  
7
8
The white shading is adjusted as follows.  
<Notes>  
<Notes>  
Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the  
lens aperture is open even when the white shading has  
been adjusted. This is something that is inherent to lenses  
and optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a  
failure or malfunctioning.  
The white shading cannot be adjusted when the digital  
zoom function is working. To adjust the white shading,  
release the digital zoom function first (by pressing again the  
USER button to which D.ZOOM is allocated).  
The zebra pattern will not cover the whole screen if  
there is any unevenness in the lighting. In this case,  
make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.  
Make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.  
also when the lens aperture is not between F4 and F10.  
Be absolutely sure to leave the electronic shutter at  
OFF.  
1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and  
use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white  
balance automatically (AWB).  
Attach the lens to the camera.  
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.  
1
2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black  
balance automatically (ABB).  
3 Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the  
Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to “L (0  
dB).”  
2
white balance automatically (AWB).  
If the extender is attached to the lens, release the  
extender function.  
3
Repeat step 7.  
9
Perform a menu operation to open the <GAMMA> screen  
Perform a menu operation to open the <WHITE  
SHADING> screen from the MAINTENANCE page.  
4
10  
from the PAINT page, and check that “STD” is selected  
as the GAMMA MODE SEL item setting. Then open the  
<VF DISPLAY> screen from the VF page, check that the  
settings selected for the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, ZEBRA2  
DETECT item and ZEBRA2 item match the settings  
shown in the figure below. If they differ, make the  
appropriate changes, and then close the menu screen.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the DETECTION (V.SAW) item, and press the JOG dial  
button to execute white shading compensation.  
11  
< WHITE SHADING >  
CORRECT  
DETECTION(V.SAW)  
:ON  
#
< VF DISPLAY >  
#
DISP CONDITION  
DISP MODE  
DS.GAIN DISP  
VF OUT  
:NORMAL  
:3  
:FRM RATE  
:Y  
VF DTL  
:3  
ZEBRA1 DETECT  
ZEBRA2 DETECT  
ZEBRA2  
LOW LIGHT LVL  
ECU MENU DISP.  
MARKER/CHAR LVL  
:070%  
:085%  
:SPOT  
:35%  
:OFF  
:50%  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
12  
Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.  
5
6
Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of  
color.  
<Note>  
Since fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such  
kinds of lighting tend to flicker, use a light source which is  
free from flicker such as sunlight or a halogen lamp.  
DETECT?  
YES  
#
NO  
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Storing the lens file data  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
ACTIVE now appears on the screen. This indicates that  
the white shading is now being automatically  
compensated. Upon completion of the adjustments, W-  
SHD OK is displayed.  
13  
The white shading adjustment values can be stored in the unit  
as lens file data.  
Selecting the file No.  
<Note>  
Perform a menu operation to open the <LENS FILE>  
screen from the FILE page, and turn the JOG dial button  
to move the arrow (cursor) to the FILE NO. item.  
1
Depending on the KNEE settings, “LEVEL OVER” may  
appear on the screen and white shading compensation  
may not be possible. If this is the case, either stop down  
the lens or set the AUTO KNEE OUTPUT switch to OFF,  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the file number  
starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button and select the  
lens file (1 to 8) in which the data is to be stored.  
then perform  
a
menu operation to open the  
2
<KNEE/LEVEL> screen from the PAINT screen, select  
“OFF” as the MANUAL KNEE item setting, and repeat  
steps 4 through 9. After “W-SHD OK” has appeared on  
the display, select “ON” again as the MANUAL KNEE  
item setting.  
5
< LENS FILE >  
#
FILE NO.  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
TITLE : ************  
When the lens is provided with an extender, turn on the  
extender function, and repeat steps 7 to 13.  
The adjustment values of the two resulting patterns–one  
when the lens extender is provided and the other when it  
is not provided–are stored in the unit as the data of one  
lens file.  
14  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
This now completes the white shading adjustments.  
The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile  
memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off,  
there will be no further need to perform the white shading  
adjustment.  
Press the JOG dial button to enter the lens file.  
3
Giving a title to the selected file NO.  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the “TITLE:” item.  
4
< LENS FILE >  
FILE NO.  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
#
TITLE : ************  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
moves to the title input area, and the input mode is  
established.  
5
< LENS FILE >  
FILE NO.  
READ  
:1  
WRITE  
;
TITLE : ************  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
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Reading the lens file data  
Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the  
character to be set is displayed.  
When the button is turned, the character displayed is  
switched in the following sequence:  
6
Refer to steps 1 to 3 in “Storing the lens file data,” and  
1
enter the lens file.  
Space: ∑  
7
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the “READ” item.  
2
letters: A—Z  
7
numbers: 0—9  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
3
7
symbols: ’, >, <, /, –, •, a  
Press the JOG dial button to enter the character.  
7
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
8
the next position (right), and repeat steps 6 and 7 to set  
the characters. (No more than 12 characters may be  
entered.)  
READ?  
YES  
NO  
#
When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial  
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.  
9
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
When reading is complete, “READ OK” is displayed,  
indicating that the lens file data has been read from  
memory.  
4
5
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)  
returns to the “TITLE:” item.  
10  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
the “WRITE” item.  
11  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following  
message appears.  
12  
WRITE?  
YES  
NO  
#
TITLE:  
Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to  
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
When writing is complete, “WRITE OK” is displayed,  
indicating that the setting data and title have been stored  
in the lens file area of internal memory.  
13  
14  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.  
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5-3-2 When using a wireless receiver  
5-3 Audio input signal preparations  
When using a UniSlot wireless receiver  
Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply  
the audio signals to the unit.  
Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and  
1
screw it down.  
5-3-1 When using the front microphone  
The microphone of the AJ-MC900G mic kit (optional  
accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.  
Open the mic holder.  
1
5
Set the AUDIO IN switches to WIRELESS for the audio  
channels whose audio signals are to be recorded.  
2
Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw.  
2
Locking  
screw  
Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN  
jack on the camera.  
3
MIC IN jack  
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in  
accordance with the audio channel or channels whose  
sound is to be recorded.  
4
AUDIO IN  
switches  
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5-3-3 When using an audio component  
5-4 Mounting the unit on a tripod  
Use the tripod adapter to mount the unit on a tripod.  
Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with  
the audio component using the XLR cable.  
1
Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod.  
1
Tripod adapter  
Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or  
channels to which the audio component has been  
connected to “REAR.”  
2
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel  
to “LINE.”  
Tripod head  
3
<Note>  
Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the  
tripod adapter when selecting the adapter hole. Check that  
the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of the  
tripod head screw.  
LINE/MIC/+48V  
selector switch  
Mount the unit on the tripod adapter.  
2
AUDIO IN connectors  
AUDIO IN switches  
Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks  
into place.  
Detaching the unit from the tripod adapter  
Tripod adapter  
Red lever  
Black lever  
While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the  
direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to  
remove it.  
<Note>  
If the pin of the tripod adapter fails to return to its original  
position after the unit has been detached, again move the  
black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down  
the red lever, and return the pin to its original position. Bear  
in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in  
the center.  
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5-5 Attaching the shoulder belt  
5-7 Attaching the rain cover  
Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain  
cover  
Shoulder belt  
5
The tab opens  
when it is  
pressed.  
Tighten the cord.  
To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs.  
<Note>  
Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely.  
5-6 Adjusting the position of the  
shoulder pad  
Close using the fastener.  
Close using the fastener.  
The shoulder pad can be moved while the slide lever is held  
down. Its position can be adjusted in 3 mm steps (up to max.  
of 10 steps or 30 mm) in either the front or back direction.  
5-8 Connecting the extension control  
unit (AJ-EC3E)  
While holding down the slide lever, move the shoulder pad  
toward the front or back to the optimum shooting position.  
By connecting the AJ-EC3E extension control unit (optional  
accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote  
control.  
When the AJ-EC3E is connected and the POWER switches  
on the unit and AJ-EC3E are set to ON, the unit is  
automatically set to the remote control mode.  
Slide lever  
Dedicated cable  
6
5
1
ECU connector  
AJ-EC3E  
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<Notes>  
5-9 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL  
control knob  
Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be  
absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and  
the AJ-EC3E to OFF.  
If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the <SW MODE> screen is  
set to OFF, the camera related settings among the  
adjustments and settings performed using the AJ-EC3E will  
be erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF. In  
addition, it will not be possible to write this data to the setup  
card.  
It is however possible for the menu content settings to be  
written on the setup card.  
When the unit is connected once again to the AJ-EC3E, the  
settings of the AJ-EC3E are restored.  
When the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is to be operated  
frequently, the accessory knob can be attached to make it  
easier to operate the control.  
FRONT AUDIO  
LEVEL control  
Knob (accessory)  
Screw  
(accessory)  
Index  
marks  
Screw  
5
When ON has been selected as the ECU DATA SAVE item  
setting on the <SW MODE> screen, the adjustments and  
settings performed using the AJ-EC3E will not be erased  
even when the unit’s POWER switch is set to the OFF  
position.  
The unit’s USER switch does not function when the AJ-  
EC3E is connected.  
Remove the screw at the center of the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL  
control, and secure the accessory knob to the control and unit  
behind using the same screw (accessory). Make sure that the  
index mark on the knob side is aligned with the index mark on  
the control side.  
When the AJ-EC3E is used to control the unit’s shutter, the  
shutter speed settings on the unit’s menu are used rather  
than the shutter speeds engraved on the AJ-EC3E. The  
correspondence between the shutter speed indications on  
the AJ-EC3E and the unit’s shutter speed settings are  
shown in the table below.  
AJ-EC3E shutter speed indication  
Unit shutter speed setting  
SYNCHRO SCAN  
POSITION1  
S.S  
S.V  
100 (60)  
120  
POSITION1  
POSITION2  
250  
POSITION3  
500  
POSITION4  
1000  
2000  
POSITION5  
POSITION6  
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6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit  
6-1 Inspections prior to shooting  
Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following  
inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It  
is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check  
the images.  
Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its  
operations in this mode.  
Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to  
the telephoto and wide-angle positions.  
1
6-1-1 Preparation for inspections  
Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its  
operations in this mode.  
Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image  
changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-  
angle positions.  
2
Insert a fully charged battery.  
1
Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID  
display has not come on and that at least 5 segments of  
the BATTERY display are lighted.  
2
Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the  
lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and  
check that the auto aperture adjustment works.  
3
4
5
If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it goes off.  
If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY display have  
lighted, replace the battery with one having an adequate  
charge.  
6
Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the  
aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is  
adjusted.  
1
While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture  
adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with  
different brightness levels, and check that the auto  
instantaneous aperture adjustment function works.  
Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch  
the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that:  
6
7
The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same  
brightness level in tandem with the switching of the gain  
setting.  
The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is switched  
in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.  
2
Check that there are no cables near the cassette holder  
or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open  
the cassette holder.  
3
When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the  
extender to the operating position, and check that it works  
properly.  
After checking the following points, insert the cassette  
tape and close the cassette holder.  
4
The cassette tape must not be set to the accidental  
erasure prevention mode.  
There must be no tape slack.  
The tape must be free from condensation.  
3, 4  
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2. Automatic audio level adjustment function  
6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit  
inspection  
Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel  
inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker  
inspection” one after the other.  
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO.  
1
2
3
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.  
1. Tape travel inspection  
Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at a  
suitable sound source, and check that the changes in the  
level displays for both CH1 and CH2 reflect the changes  
in the strength of the sound.  
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that  
the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.  
1
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and check that  
the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.  
2
3. Manual audio level adjustment function  
inspection  
Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.  
3
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.  
1
Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.  
4
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to MAN.  
2
Press the unit’s REC START button, and check that:  
5
The tape reels rotate.  
Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.  
Check that when they are turned clockwise, the level  
displays increase.  
3
The figure shown on the counter display changes.  
The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.  
The RF and SERVO displays do not appear in the  
display window.  
4. Earphone and speaker inspection  
Press the unit’s REC START button again. Check that  
6
Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.  
the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder  
goes off.  
1
Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the speaker  
volume changes.  
2
Use the lens VTR button to check the same operations as  
in steps 5 and 6.  
7
Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.  
Check that the sound from the speaker is muted, and that  
the microphone’s sound is heard in the earphones.  
3
Press the RESET button, and check that “00:00:00:00”  
appears on the counter display.  
8
Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the display  
window illuminates.  
Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the earphone  
volume changes.  
9
4
Press the REW button, and after the tape has been  
rewound for a few seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE  
button.  
10  
Check that the tape is recorded, played back and  
rewound properly.  
Press the FF button, and check that the tape is fast  
forwarded properly.  
11  
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5. Inspection using external microphones  
6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function  
Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and  
CH2 jacks.  
1
Simplified checks can be undertaken on the unit’s system at  
such times when, for instance, a color video monitor is not  
available.  
Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR.  
Perform menu operations to open the <SYSTEM CHECK>  
from the MAINTENANCE page. Check the camera output  
level setting under the COLOR CHECK item.  
2
3
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel  
to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s  
power supply type.  
#
< SYSTEM CHECK >  
COLOR CHECK :OFF  
MIC : Internal power supply mic.  
+48V: External power supply mic.  
Point the microphones at the sound source, and check  
that the changes in the audio levels displayed on the  
audio level meter of the display window and in the  
viewfinder reflect the changes in the strength of the  
sound.  
4
6
Y: 0%  
R: 0%  
G: 0%  
B: 0%  
This inspection can also be performed for each channel  
by connecting one of the microphones to each channel in  
turn.  
6. Inspections relating to the time code and user  
bits  
Set the user bits as required.  
For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-1  
Setting the user bits.”  
1
Set the time code.  
For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-3  
Setting the time code.”  
2
Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.  
3
Press the REC START button.  
Check that the figure on the counter display changes as  
the tape travels.  
4
Press the REC START button again.  
Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on the  
counter display stops changing.  
5
Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.  
Check that the figure on the counter display changes  
irrespective of the tape travel.  
6
Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.  
7
Check that pressing the HOLD button advances the  
display value through the sequence VTCG > DATE >  
TIME > no display (time zone) > TCG.  
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6-2-5 Replacing the backup battery  
6-2 Maintenance  
The backup battery is already installed when the unit is  
shipped.  
6-2-1 Condensation  
When it has discharged, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY”  
display appears for 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen when  
the POWER switch is set to ON.  
Moreover, the time code value of the TCG will be set to  
“00:00:00:00” and the backup of the time code value will no  
longer be possible: this means that the backup battery should  
be replaced.  
The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the  
head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a  
warm location or used in a very humid place. This  
phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape  
under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to stick to  
the drum.  
Note the following points:  
Remove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be started  
in conditions where condensation may form.  
Consult with your nearest service center, and replace the  
spent battery with a new battery (CR2032).  
Before loading the tape, set the power switch to ON, and  
check that the HUMID display is not lighted in the display  
window.  
<Note>  
For safety reasons, the HUMID display will flash and the drum  
will rotate for 80 minutes after condensation detection is  
released.  
During this time, the operation buttons cannot be operated.  
6-2-2 Head cleaning  
Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette if the heads need to  
be cleaned. Take care to read the instructions accompanying  
the cleaning tape since the video heads may be damaged if  
the tape is not used in the correct way.  
6-2-3 Cleaning inside the viewfinder  
Backup battery  
Do not use thinners or any other solvent to remove dirt.  
Use a lens cleaner available on the market to wipe the lens.  
NEVER wipe the mirror.  
If dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror, remove it  
using an air blower at retail outlets.  
CAUTION:  
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service  
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not  
perform any servicing other than that contained in the  
operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.  
6-2-4 Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras  
Smear  
This phenomenon may occur when very bright subjects are  
shot.  
The faster the electronic shutter speed, the more likely it is  
that it will occur.  
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6-2-6 Connectors and signals  
AUDIO IN  
GND  
AUDIO IN(H)  
AUDIO IN(C)  
DC IN  
GND  
NC  
NC  
+12V  
AUDIO OUT  
GND  
L CH OUT (H)  
L CH OUT (C)  
R CH OUT (H)  
R CH OUT (C)  
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007  
Maker part number  
HA16PRM-3SG  
(Hirose Denki)  
Matsushita part number K1AA104H0024  
Maker part number  
HA16RX-4P(SW1)  
(Hirose Denki)  
Matsushita part number K1AA105H0007  
Maker part number  
HA16RD-5P  
PUSH  
(Hirose Denki)  
4
3
2
2
1
6
1
5
4
3
1
2
3
<Note>  
Ensure that the polarities are used  
correctly for a power supply from an  
external source.  
GPS  
ECU  
1
2
3
4
5
6
GPS TXA  
GPS RXA  
GPS VBAT  
START  
GPS VCC  
GPS GND  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CAM CONT  
CAM DATA  
NC  
ECU ON  
UNREG 12V  
GND  
FRONT MIC IN  
1
2
3
4
5
GND  
L CH IN(H)  
L CH IN(C)  
R CH IN(H)  
R CH IN(C)  
Matsushita part number K1AB106J0010  
Maker part number  
HR10A-7R-6SC  
(Hirose Denki)  
Matsushita part number K1AB105B0002  
Maker part number  
Matsushita part number K1AB106J0010  
NC5FBH  
Maker part number  
HR10A-7R-6SC  
(Hirose Denki)  
(NEUTRIK)  
6
4
1
2
3
PUSH  
6
4
1
2
3
5
5
<Note>  
5
1
The unit’s REC START/STOP signal is  
2
4
assigned to pin 4.  
3
DC OUT  
GND  
NC  
NC  
+12V OUT  
1
2
3
4
Matsushita part number VJS3824A004  
Maker part number  
HR10A-7R-4SC  
(Hirose Denki)  
1
4
3
2
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6-3 Warning system  
6-3-1 Warning description tables  
When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the  
WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.  
<Note>  
Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder. The  
display accords with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time. However, WIRELESS RF may not  
be displayed depending on the menu setting selected.  
1. SLACK  
4. REC WARNING  
Indications on LCD screen “SLACK” appears and an error code flashes.  
Indications on LCD screen The code 11 display lights.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Flashes four times a second.  
Flashes four times a second.  
“SLACK” appears and an error code lights up.  
Sounds continuously.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Viewfinder  
Alarm  
Flashes four times a second (for at least 3  
seconds during recording).  
Flashes four times a second (for at least 3  
seconds during recording).  
Viewfinder  
Alarm  
REC WARNING display flashes (for at least 3  
seconds during recording).  
Warning description  
Motor, solenoid or other mechanism-related  
trouble, etc.  
Sounds four times a second (for at least 3  
seconds during recording).  
VTR unit operation  
Corrective action  
Operation is stopped. Power is turned off if  
solenoid trouble has been detected.  
Warning description  
VTR unit operation  
Problem with the recording control signal.  
Check “6-3-2 Error codes,” and consult your  
nearest service center.  
Recording continues but the signals may not be  
recorded correctly while the warning remains  
displayed.  
Corrective action  
Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.  
2. BATTERY END  
Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining battery  
5. HUMID  
charge starts flashing.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Lights.  
Indications on LCD screen “HUMID” display lights if condensation is  
detected.  
Flashes once a second.  
BATT LED lights.  
“HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90  
minutes after condensation detection is canceled.  
Viewfinder  
Alarm  
Sounds continuously.  
The battery charge is now depleted.  
WARNING lamp  
Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the  
condensation detection after the condensation  
formation was detected.  
Warning description  
VTR unit operation  
All operations are stopped, and the tape is  
unloaded. Only cassette tape eject is accepted.  
Tally lamp  
Viewfinder  
Flashes 4 times per second for 90 minutes after  
condensation detection is canceled.  
Corrective action  
Replace the battery.  
“HUMID” display flashes from the time  
condensation is detected until 90 minutes after  
the condensation detection is released.  
3. TAPE END  
Alarm  
Sounds continuously (4 times a second during  
recording).  
Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining tape  
amount starts flashing.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Lights (during stop and standby OFF).  
Warning description  
VTR unit operation  
Condensation has formed.  
Flashes four times a second (during stop and  
standby OFF).  
The recording operation continues but if the tape  
sticks, recording will stop.  
For 80 minutes after the condensation detection is  
released, the drum is rotated and no operations  
are accepted.  
=
Viewfinder  
Alarm  
END” flashes (during stop and standby OFF).  
Sounds continuously (during stop and standby  
OFF).  
Corrective action  
Stop the tape travel and turn off the power. If the  
“HUMID” display fails to be cleared even when the  
power is turned back on, wait until it clears.  
Warning description  
VTR unit operation  
The tape has come to its end.  
Operation is stopped during recording, playback  
and fast forwarding.  
Corrective action  
Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.  
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6. SERVO  
9. BATTERY NEAR END  
Indications on LCD screen “SERVO” display lights (during recording and  
Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining battery  
playback).  
charge starts flashing.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Viewfinder  
Alarm  
Flashes four times a second (during recording  
and playback).  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Flashes once a second.  
Flashes once a second.  
Flashes four times a second (during recording  
and playback).  
Viewfinder  
BATT LED starts flashing.  
Alarm  
Sounds four times a second.  
The battery charge is nearly depleted.  
Operation continues.  
“SERVO” display lights (during recording and  
playback).  
Warning description  
VTR unit operation  
Corrective action  
Sounds four times a second (during recording and  
playback).  
Replace the battery when it becomes necessary.  
Warning description  
VTR unit operation  
The servo is disturbed.  
Operation continues but the unit may not operate  
correctly.  
10. TAPE NEAR END  
Corrective action  
Turn off the power and consult your dealer. The  
warning display may flash for a moment and then  
disappear when tape transport commences: this  
Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining tape  
amount starts flashing.  
6
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Flashes once a second (during recording).  
Flashes once a second (during recording).  
is normal and not indicative of  
malfunctioning.  
a
failure or  
Viewfinder  
The remaining tape display starts flashing (in  
the EE mode).  
7. RF  
=
“ ” flashes for 3 seconds one minute before  
the tape reaches the end.  
Indications on LCD screen “RF” display flashes (during standby and recording).  
Alarm  
Sounds once a second.  
WARNING lamp  
Tally lamp  
Flashes four times a second (during recording).  
Flashes four times a second (during recording).  
“RF” display lights (during recording).  
Warning description  
The tape is close to its end (about 2 minutes  
remain).  
Viewfinder  
VTR unit operation  
Corrective action  
Operation continues.  
Alarm  
Sounds four times a second (during recording).  
Replace the cassette tape when it becomes  
necessary.  
Warning description  
The video heads have become clogged. There is  
a problem in the video system.  
VTR unit operation  
The cleaning rollers are activated to clean the  
heads (for a maximum of 3 seconds).  
Recording continues but the signals may not be  
recorded correctly.  
The indications on LCD screen are retained until  
the REC/PAUSE status is established. They go  
off as soon as the unit transfers from the  
REC/PAUSE mode to another mode.  
Corrective action  
Clean the heads. If the signals cannot be  
recorded correctly even after cleaning, consult  
your nearest service center.  
8. WIRELESS RF  
Indications on LCD screen No indication  
WARNING lamp  
Flashes four times a second (during standby and  
recording).  
Tally lamp  
Viewfinder  
Flashes four times a second (during recording).  
“WIRELESS RF” display lights for at least 3  
seconds during recording.  
Alarm  
Sounds four times a second (for at least 3  
seconds during standby and recording).  
Warning description  
VTR unit operation  
Poor wireless signal reception.  
Operation continues but the signals from the  
wireless microphone cannot be received.  
Corrective action  
Check the microphone’s power supply and the  
reception condition of the receiver.  
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6-3-2 Error codes  
One of the following error codes appears in the display  
window when an error has occurred in the unit for some  
reason.  
Code No.  
Description of error  
04  
08  
0B  
0C  
0D  
0E  
0F  
38  
3F  
6F  
11  
Pinch solenoid problem  
Cleaning solenoid problem  
Supply reel problem  
Take-up reel problem  
Capstan problem  
Cylinder problem  
Loading problem  
Servo transmission problem  
Camera transmission problem  
Reference signal problem  
Video initialization problem  
6-3-3 Emergency eject  
If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the  
emergency eject screw. This enables the cassette to be removed.  
Cassette holder  
Set the power to OFF.  
1
Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert  
a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of  
the emergency eject screw (red).  
2
Emergency  
eject screw  
While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the emergency  
eject screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected.  
3
This screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turns  
after the first turn until the unloading can be started.  
2, 5  
It also needs to be rotated through about 90 turns after  
the first turn until the tape is ejected.  
Push in and turn at  
the same time.  
Remove the cassette.  
3
4
5
Return the rubber cap to its original position.  
<Notes>  
Do not turn the emergency eject screw except in an  
emergency.  
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 place 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.  
A clicking sound will be heard when the emergency eject  
screw is turned: this sound is made by the reel drive  
operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.  
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7-1 Menu configuration  
MENU  
USER MENU  
SYSTEM MODE  
REC FUNCTION  
OUTPUT SEL  
GENLOCK  
SYSTEM SETTING  
PAINT  
MAIN MENU  
ROP  
MATRIX  
OPTION MENU  
COLOR CORRECTION  
LOW SETTING  
MID SETTING  
HIGH SETTING  
ADDITIONAL DTL  
SKIN TONE DTL  
KNEE/LEVEL  
GAMMA  
OPTION MODE  
OPTION  
DOWNCON SETTING  
FLARE  
CAMERA SETTING  
VF  
VF DISPLAY  
VF MARKER  
USER BOX  
7
OPERATION  
CAMERA ID  
SHUTTER SPEED  
SHUTTER SELECT  
USER SW  
VF INDICATOR1  
VF INDICATOR2  
MODE CHECK IND  
!LED  
SW MODE  
WHITE BALANCE MODE  
USER SW GAIN  
IRIS  
FILE  
CARD READ/WRITE  
CARD R/W SELECT  
LENS FILE  
How to open the menus  
MAINTENANCE  
SYSTEM CHECK  
DIAGNOSTIC  
USER MENU:  
Press MENU button to display.  
SCENE  
LENS ADJ  
INITIALIZE  
BLACK SHADING  
WHITE SHADING  
MAIN MENU:  
Hold down MENU button for 3  
VTR MENU  
VTR FUNCTION  
BATTERY/TAPE  
BATTERY SETTING1  
BATTERY SETTING2  
MIC/AUDIO 1  
seconds or more to display.  
OPTION MENU:  
USER MENU SELECT  
SYSTEM(USER)  
PAINT(USER)  
Press MENU button while  
holding down LIGHT button to  
display.  
VF(USER)  
OPERATION(USER)  
FILE(USER)  
MAINTENANCE(USER)  
VTR(USER)  
MIC/AUDIO 2  
TC/UB  
UMID SET/INFO  
VTR DIAG  
<Notes>  
There is a total of 42 camera-related items on three pages (14 items per page) and 14 VTR-related items on one page  
which can be set.  
The items with the shading cannot be selected using <USER MENU SELECT>.  
The items with the underlining can be selected only using <USER MENU SELECT> on condition that all the items  
(equivalent to the number of items on one page) are selected together. Individual items cannot be selected.  
How to interpret the menu lists  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
The following abbreviations indicate whether the menu changes are stored  
(written) in the corresponding data or loaded (read) from the data.  
The changes cannot be stored or loaded when “/” is indicated.  
CAMERA MODE  
50i  
25P  
For selecting the camera’s operation mode.  
50i: The camera operates in the 50i mode.  
25P: The camera operates in the 25P mode.  
S C U F E  
S: The changes can be stored or loaded as scene file data.  
C: The changes can be stored or loaded using CARD READ/WRITE.  
U: The changes can be stored or loaded as user data.  
This column indicates the  
variable range in which the  
item can be set and the  
choice of the settings which  
can be selected for the item.  
Described in this column are the  
operations which can be expected to  
result when the item’s settings are  
selected.  
Refer to sections “7-6-4 SCENE” and “7-6-5 INITIALIZE.”  
F: The changes can be stored or loaded as READ FACTORY DATA.  
Refer to section “7-6-5 INITIALIZE.”  
E: The changes can be stored or loaded using ECU DATA SAVE.  
Refer to section “5-9 Connecting the extension control unit (AJ-EC3E).”  
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7-2-3 OUTPUT SEL  
7-2 SYSTEM SETTING  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
7-2-1 SYSTEM MODE  
OUTPUT CHAR  
TC  
For setting the type of characters to be  
superimposed onto the output signals of the  
VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI  
connector.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
STATUS  
MENU  
ONLY  
CAMERA MODE  
50i  
25P  
For selecting the camera’s operation mode.  
50i: The camera operates in the 50i mode.  
25P: The camera operates in the 25P mode.  
TC:  
The time code is displayed. (The menu  
appears when the menu is displayed.)  
<Note>  
S C U F E  
The time code display position moves  
vertically in accordance with the camera ID  
position.  
7-2-2 REC FUNCTION  
STATUS:  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
All the same characters as the ones  
superimposed on the viewfinder are  
displayed. (The menu appears when the  
menu is displayed.)  
MENU ONLY:  
Only appears when the menu is displayed.  
Normally, nothing is displayed  
Remarks  
INTERVAL REC  
MODE  
ON  
ONE SHOT  
OFF  
For setting the INTERVAL REC function.  
ON: Interval recording is possible in single-  
frame units.  
ONE SHOT:  
C U F  
Recording is performed only once for the  
time set in the REC TIME item, after which  
it stops.  
VF MODE  
EE/PB  
EE  
EE/PB: The images are played back in the  
playback mode.  
OFF: Interval recording is not performed.  
<Note>  
The OFF setting is restored when the power  
is turned off.  
EE:  
The camera images are displayed all  
the time.  
C U F  
HD SDI P.SAVE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether to output the HD SDI  
signal.  
F
ON: The HD SDI circuit is set to the power  
save mode, and the signal is not output  
at any time.  
REC TIME  
00s01f  
:
59s24f  
For setting the recording time (one cut).  
The shortest time is one frame.  
OFF: The signal output accords with the  
position (VTR, CAM or OFF) selected  
by the OUTPUT SEL switch.  
C U F  
PAUSE TIME  
00h00m00s01f For setting the recording pause time.  
C U F  
:
The shortest time is one frame.  
00h04m59s24f  
:
23h59m59s24f  
HD SDI CHAR  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether to superimpose  
characters on the HD SDI connector signals  
in accordance with the position selected by  
the CHARACTER switch on the side panel.  
ON: The characters are superimposed and  
output.  
C U F  
TAKE TOTAL TIME NONE  
For setting the time required for shooting.  
:
Select  
a
setting from NONE (shooting  
5day  
continues until it is stopped manually) to  
5DAY (5 days).  
OFF: The characters are not superimposed.  
C U F  
C U F  
HD SDI METADATA ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether to output the metadata  
to the HD SDI signal.  
ON: The metadata is output.  
OFF: The metadata is not output.  
TOTAL REC TIME  
AUDIO REC  
00m00s01f  
:
90m59s24f  
For displaying the total recording time. The  
setting for this time cannot be changed.  
The total time yielded by adding the REC  
C U F  
OVER 100min TIME, PAUSE TIME and TOTAL TAKE TIME  
NONE  
is displayed.  
DOWNCON  
P.SAVE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether to output the down-  
converted signal.  
ON: The down-converter is set to the power  
save mode, and the signal is not output  
at any time.  
OFF  
ON  
For setting whether or not to record the  
sound.  
C U F  
OFF: The signal output accords with the  
position (VTR, CAM or OFF) selected  
by the OUTPUT SEL switch.  
START DELAY  
0SEC  
:
10SEC  
For setting the time taken until recording is to  
start after the REC START button is pressed  
in the INTERVAL REC mode.  
C U F  
C U F  
DOWNCON CHAR  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether to superimpose  
characters onto the down-converted signal in  
accordance with the position selected by the  
CHARACTER switch on the side panel.  
ON: The characters are superimposed and  
output.  
PRE REC MODE  
OFF  
0SEC  
:
For setting the PRE REC function.  
OFF:  
The PRE REC function is not  
operable.  
10SEC  
0-10SEC: The duration for which pre-  
recording can be performed after  
the REC START button is pressed  
is set here.  
OFF: The characters are not superimposed.  
C U F  
C U F  
RETAKE MODE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to allow retake  
operations (MODE CHECK switch + RET  
<Note>  
When ON has been selected as the HD SDI P.SAVE menu  
item setting and DOWNCON P.SAVE menu item setting, no  
video signals will be output and no audio signals will be output  
from the AUDIO OUT connectors (XLR, 5 pins).  
switch).  
<Note>  
The OFF setting is restored when the power  
is turned off.  
F
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-2-4 GENLOCK  
7-3 PAINT  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
7-3-1 ROP  
GENLOCK  
AUTO  
For selecting the sync signal among the  
camera signals.  
AUTO:  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
If sync signals are supplied to the  
GENLOCK IN connector, the camera unit  
is synchronized with the reference signal  
which has been input. If no sync signals  
are supplied, it is synchronized with the  
internal reference signal.  
MASTER PED  
–200  
For setting the master pedestal level.  
:
+018  
:
+200  
S C U F E  
MASTER DTL  
–31  
For setting the H detail/V detail level.  
:
C U F E  
+00  
GL PHASE  
HD SDI  
DOWNCON  
For selecting the output system that phase-  
locks the signals supplied to the GENLOCK  
IN connector.  
:
+31  
S C U F E  
MASTER GAMMA  
0.35  
For setting the master gamma in 0.01 steps.  
:
HD SDI:  
0.45  
The HD SDI output signal is locked to the  
gen-lock input. The output phase of the TC  
OUT connector’s time code is aligned with  
the phase of the HD SDI output.  
DOWNCON:  
The DOWNCON output signal is locked to  
the gen-lock input. The output phase of  
the TC OUT connector’s time code is  
aligned with the phase of the DOWNCON  
output.  
:
0.75  
S C U F E  
KNEE POINT  
70.0%  
For setting the master knee position in 0.5%  
steps.  
:
93.0%  
:
7
107.0%  
S C U F E  
KNEE SLOPE  
0
For setting the knee slope.  
:
85  
C U F E  
:
99  
H PHASE COARSE –55  
For making coarse adjustments to the  
horizontal phase when setting up a system.  
S C U F E  
:
R GAIN  
–200  
For setting the R channel gain.  
+00  
:
:
+000  
+55  
:
+200  
H PHASE FINE  
–100  
For making fine adjustments to the horizontal  
phase when setting up a system.  
<Note>  
S C U F E  
:
G GAIN  
–200  
For setting the G channel gain.  
+000  
:
:
+000  
+100  
This adjustment also affects the SC phase.  
:
+200  
S C U F E  
<Note>  
B GAIN  
–200  
For setting the B channel gain.  
:
Perform the H PHASE COARSE and H PHASE FINE settings  
again when the HD reference signal is switched over to the  
SD reference signal as the signal supplied to the GENLOCK  
IN connector.  
+000  
:
+200  
S C U F E  
R PEDESTAL  
–100  
For setting the R channel pedestal level.  
For setting the G channel pedestal level.  
For setting the B channel pedestal level.  
:
+000  
:
+100  
S C U F E  
7-2-5 OPTION MODE  
G PEDESTAL  
–100  
:
+000  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
:
Remarks  
+100  
S C U F E  
B PEDESTAL  
–100  
REC TALLY  
RED  
GREEN  
CHAR  
For selecting the method used to inform the  
user that the unit is recording when a system  
using an extender or other device is  
configured and BOTH is selected as the 26-  
PIN CONTROL menu item setting while the  
system is used in the remote control mode.  
:
+000  
:
+100  
S C U F E  
RED:  
The red tally lamp lights.  
GREEN: The green tally lamp lights.  
CHAR: The letters “REC” appear on the  
viewfinder.  
C U F E  
P.OFF GPS DATA  
HOLD  
CLEAR  
For selecting whether or not to hold the UMID  
GPS position information while the power is  
off and record the information as the data still  
held as the previous value until another  
measurement can be taken after the power is  
next turned on.  
HOLD: The data is held and recorded.  
CLEAR: The data is cleared at the same time  
as the power is turned off, and all  
zeros (no information) are recorded  
from the time the power is turned on  
until the measurement is next taken.  
C U F  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset  
mode.  
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7-3-2 MATRIX  
7-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
A
B
For selecting the color correction table used  
to perform the adjustments.  
R (SAT/PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the red color correction  
(saturation and hue).  
$ MATRIX TABLE  
:
+00  
S C U F E  
:
+63  
MATRIX R-G  
–31  
For performing the R-G color adjustment.  
For performing the R-B color adjustment.  
For performing the G-R color adjustment.  
For performing the G-B color adjustment.  
For performing the B-R color adjustment.  
For performing the B-G color adjustment.  
S C U F E  
:
R-Mg (SAT/PHASE) –63  
For performing the color correction (saturation  
and hue) between red and magenta.  
+00  
:
:
+00  
+31  
S C U F E  
:
+63  
MATRIX R-B  
–31  
S C U F E  
:
Mg (SAT/PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the magenta color correction  
(saturation and hue).  
+00  
:
:
+00  
+31  
S C U F E  
:
+63  
MATRIX G-R  
–31  
S C U F E  
:
Mg-B (SAT/PHASE) –63  
For performing the color correction (saturation  
and hue) between magenta and blue.  
+00  
:
:
+00  
+31  
S C U F E  
:
+63  
MATRIX G-B  
–31  
S C U F E  
:
B (SAT/PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the blue color correction  
(saturation and hue).  
+00  
:
:
+00  
+31  
S C U F E  
:
+63  
MATRIX B-R  
–31  
S C U F E  
:
B-Cy (SAT/PHASE) –63  
For performing the color correction (saturation  
and hue) between blue and cyan.  
+00  
:
:
+00  
+31  
S C U F E  
:
+63  
MATRIX B-G  
–31  
S C U F E  
:
Cy (SAT/PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the cyan color correction  
(saturation and hue).  
+00  
:
:
+00  
+31  
S C U F E  
:
+63  
OFF  
A
B
For selecting the color correction table at  
GAIN LOW.  
S C U F E  
$ L MATRIX TABLE  
Cy-G (SAT/PHASE) –63  
For performing the color correction (saturation  
and hue) between cyan and green.  
:
S C U F E  
+00  
:
OFF  
A
For selecting the color correction table at  
GAIN MID.  
$ M MATRIX  
TABLE  
+63  
S C U F E  
B
S C U F E  
G (SAT/PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the green color correction  
(saturation and hue).  
:
OFF  
A
B
For selecting the color correction table at  
GAIN HIGH.  
$ H MATRIX  
TABLE  
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
G-Yl (SAT/PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the color correction (saturation  
and hue) between green and yellow.  
:
<Note>  
+00  
:
Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT  
MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W  
SELECT> screen.  
Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT  
MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.  
+63  
S C U F E  
Yl (SAT/PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the yellow color correction  
(saturation and hue).  
:
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F E  
For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”  
Yl-R (SAT/PHASE)  
–63  
For performing the color correction (saturation  
and hue) between yellow and red.  
:
+00  
:
+63  
S C U F E  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-3-4 LOW SETTING  
7-3-5 MID SETTING  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
–3dB  
For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,  
12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB.  
–3dB  
For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,  
12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB.  
$ MASTER GAIN  
$ MASTER GAIN  
:
:
0dB  
6dB  
:
:
30dB  
30dB  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
H.DTL LEVEL  
00  
For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.  
For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting.  
For performing the DTL CORING setting.  
For performing the H.DTL FREQ setting.  
For performing the LEVEL DEPEND setting.  
H.DTL LEVEL  
00  
For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.  
For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting.  
For performing the DTL CORING setting.  
For performing the H.DTL FREQ setting.  
For performing the LEVEL DEPEND setting.  
:
:
28  
20  
:
:
63  
63  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
V.DTL LEVEL  
00  
V.DTL LEVEL  
00  
:
:
22  
20  
:
:
31  
31  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
DTL CORING  
00  
DTL CORING  
00  
:
:
02  
03  
:
:
15  
15  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
H.DTL FREQ.  
00  
H.DTL FREQ.  
00  
:
:
7
25  
25  
:
:
31  
0
31  
0
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
LEVEL DEPEND.  
LEVEL DEPEND.  
1
1
:
:
5
5
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
MASTER GAMMA  
0.35  
For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01  
steps.  
MASTER GAMMA  
0.35  
For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01  
steps.  
:
:
0.45  
0.45  
:
:
0.75  
0.75  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
BLACK STRECH  
–3  
For setting the gamma curve of the dark  
areas.  
BLACK STRECH  
–3  
For setting the gamma curve of the dark  
areas.  
:
:
OFF  
OFF  
:
:
+3  
+3  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
OFF  
A
For selecting the color correction table.  
OFF  
A
For selecting the color correction table.  
$ MATRIX TABLE  
$ MATRIX TABLE  
B
B
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the color  
correction.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the color  
correction.  
$ COLOR  
CORRECT  
$ COLOR  
CORRECT  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
<Note>  
Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT  
MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W  
SELECT> screen.  
Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT  
MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.  
For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-3-6 HIGH SETTING  
7-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
–3dB  
For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,  
12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB.  
KNEE APE LVL  
OFF  
1
For performing the KNEE APE LEVEL setting.  
$ MASTER GAIN  
:
12dB  
:
2
:
30dB  
S C U F E  
5
S C U F E  
H.DTL LEVEL  
00  
For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.  
For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting.  
For performing the DTL CORING setting.  
For performing the H.DTL FREQ setting.  
For performing the LEVEL DEPEND setting.  
:
DTL GAIN(+)  
–31  
For changing the DTL “+” direction level.  
:
10  
:
+00  
:
63  
S C U F E  
+31  
S C U F E  
V.DTL LEVEL  
00  
:
DTL GAIN(–)  
–31  
For changing the DTL “–” (down) direction  
level.  
:
18  
:
+00  
:
31  
S C U F E  
+31  
S C U F E  
DTL CORING  
00  
:
DTL CLIP  
00  
For changing the level at which the maximum  
value of the DTL signal is clipped.  
:
08  
:
63  
S C U F E  
15  
S C U F E  
DTL SOURCE  
(R+G)/2  
(G+B)/2  
2G+R+B /4  
(3G+R)/4  
R
For setting the signal source of the DTL signal  
components.  
H.DTL FREQ.  
00  
:
25  
:
31  
S C U F E  
G
LEVEL DEPEND.  
0
S C U F E  
:
3
:
5
S C U F E  
MASTER GAMMA  
0.35  
For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01  
steps.  
:
0.55  
:
0.75  
S C U F E  
BLACK STRECH  
–3  
For setting the gamma curve of the dark  
areas.  
:
OFF  
:
+3  
S C U F E  
OFF  
A
For selecting the color correction table.  
$ MATRIX TABLE  
B
S C U F E  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the color  
correction.  
$ COLOR  
CORRECT  
S C U F E  
<Note>  
Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT  
MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W  
SELECT> screen.  
Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT  
MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.  
For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL  
7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the skin tone  
DTL.  
MASTER PED  
–200  
For performing the MASTER PEDESTAL  
setting.  
$ SKIN TONE DTL  
:
S C U F E  
+018  
:
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for ZEBRA in the  
SKIN TONE range.  
$ SKIN TONE  
ZEBRA  
+200  
S C U F E  
ON  
OFF  
For setting the mode which is to be established  
when the AUTO KNEE switch is at OFF. The  
KNEE POINT/SLOPE setting value is active  
when ON is selected.  
$ MANUAL KNEE  
S C U F E  
SKIN DTL CORING  
0
For setting the SKIN TONE DTL coring effect.  
<Note>  
:
S C U F E  
5
:
ZEBRA signals are superimposed only when  
menu operations have been performed to  
open the <SKIN TONE DTL> page and ON  
has been selected as the SKIN TONE ZEBRA  
item setting. Exercise care during operation  
since these signals will be superimposed onto  
not only the viewfinder but the main line  
system as well.  
KNEE POINT  
70.0%  
For setting the KNEE POINT position in 0.5%  
steps.  
7
:
93.0%  
:
107.0%  
S C U F E  
KNEE SLOPE  
00  
For performing the KNEE width setting.  
Same as KNEE OFF when set to 0.  
<Note>  
The range of values that can be selected  
using the AJ-EC3E is 00 to 98.  
:
85  
:
S C U F E  
99 (98)  
Y MAX  
000  
For setting the maximum luminance signal  
value for applying the SKIN TONE effect.  
:
S C U F E  
190  
:
7
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the WHITE CLIP  
function. The WHITE CLIP LVL setting value  
is active when ON is selected.  
$ WHITE CLIP  
255  
S C U F E  
Y MIN  
000  
For setting the minimum luminance signal  
value for applying the SKIN TONE effect.  
S C U F E  
:
WHITE CLIP LVL  
90%  
For performing the WHITE CLIP LEVEL  
setting.  
010  
:
:
S C U F E  
109%  
255  
S C U F E  
A.KNEE POINT  
80%  
For setting the AUTO KNEE POINT position  
in 0.5% steps. This item is active when the  
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch is set  
to CAM.AUTO KNEE ON.  
I CENTER  
000  
For setting the center position on the I axis  
(setting the area to which the SKIN TONE  
effect is to be applied).  
:
:
93%  
035  
:
:
107%  
S C U F E  
255  
S C U F E  
A.KNEE LVL  
100  
For performing the AUTO KNEE level setting.  
I WIDTH  
000  
For setting the width of the area to which the  
SKIN TONE effect is to be applied on the I  
axis centered on the I CENTER.  
:
:
107  
055  
:
:
109  
S C U F E  
255  
S C U F E  
A.KNEE  
RESPONSE  
1
For setting the AUTO KNEE response speed.  
Q WIDTH  
000  
For setting the width of the area to which the  
SKIN TONE effect is to be applied on the Q  
axis centered on the I CENTER.  
:
:
4
010  
:
S C U F E  
255  
S C U F E  
Q PHASE  
–31  
For setting the phase of the area to which the  
SKIN TONE effect is to be applied as  
referenced to the Q axis.  
:
<Note>  
+00  
:
Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT  
MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W  
SELECT> screen.  
Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT  
MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.  
+31  
S C U F E  
Y
R-Y  
Q-WIDTH  
For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”  
I-WIDTH  
Y-MAX  
+ direction  
I-CENTER  
Q-PHASE  
– direction  
B-Y  
Y-MIN  
0
=SKIN TONE AREA  
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7-3-10 GAMMA  
7-3-12 $ CAMERA SETTINGS  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
MASTER GAMMA  
0.35  
For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01  
steps.  
DETAIL  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for DTL (H, V).  
:
S C U F E  
HIGH COLOR  
0.45  
:
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the mode in  
which the dynamic range of the colors is  
expanded.  
0.75  
S C U F E  
R GAMMA  
–15  
For setting the R channel GAMMA.  
For setting the B channel GAMMA.  
For selecting the GAMMA.  
S C U F E  
GAMMA  
:
+00  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the gamma  
circuit.  
:
S C U F E  
TEST SAW  
+15  
S C U F E  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the test signals.  
B GAMMA  
–15  
:
S C U F E  
FLARE  
+00  
:
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the flare  
compensation.  
+15  
S C U F E  
S C U F E  
H-F COMPE.  
GAMMA MODE  
SEL  
STD  
FILM LIKE1  
FILM LIKE2  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the mode in  
which the wide-band DTL is increased.  
STD:  
The standard video gamma  
characteristics are selected.  
S C U F E  
FILM LIKE1: The cinema gamma characteristics  
for video applications are selected.  
At the factory, this setting is set in  
scene file 4.  
FILM LIKE2: The cinema gamma characteristics  
for video applications are selected.  
In this setting gradations in highlit  
areas can be expressed better  
than when FILM LIKE1 is selected.  
<Note>  
<Note>  
All items in CAMERA SETTING are setting targets of the item  
PAINT MENU SW($) R/W in the “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT”  
screen.  
Some of the KNEE SLOPE setting values in  
the “7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL” menu have no effect  
if film-like characteristics are selected for the  
GAMMA MODE SEL item.  
S C U F E  
7-3-11 FLARE  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
R FLARE  
000  
For performing the R FLARE setting.  
:
100  
S
U F E  
U F E  
U F E  
G FLARE  
000  
For performing the G FLARE setting.  
For performing the B FLARE setting.  
:
100  
S
B FLARE  
000  
:
100  
S
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7-4-2 VF MARKER  
7-4 VF  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS  
TABLE  
A
B
For selecting the VF MARKER setting table.  
This item is used to set the current values of  
table A or B which have been selected using  
the menu items listed below.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
DISP CONDITION  
NORMAL  
HOLD  
NORMAL: The statuses are displayed at all  
C U F E  
times.  
CENTER MARK  
OFF  
For selecting the center marker.  
OFF: The center marker is not displayed.  
HOLD:  
The statuses are displayed only  
when the MODE CHECK switch is  
pressed.  
1
2
3
4
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
+ (large)  
Center blank (large)  
+ (small)  
C U F E  
DISP MODE  
1
2
3
For performing the DISP MODE setting. This  
item is used to select the camera’s warning or  
message displays. For details, refer to “4-7-4  
Display modes and setting changes/  
adjustment result messages.”  
Center blank (small)  
C U F E  
SAFETY ZONE  
OFF  
1
2
For selecting the type of safety zone frame.  
OFF: The safety zone frame is not displayed.  
1:  
2:  
Box  
Corner frames  
C U F E  
C U F E  
DS.GAIN DISP  
GAIN  
FRM RATE  
For selecting whether to display the DS.GAIN  
value as a frame rate value (P) or gain value  
(:).  
SAFETY AREA  
80%  
For setting the position of the safety zone.  
:
90%  
GAIN:  
The DS.GAIN value is displayed  
:
as a gain value (:).  
100%  
C U F E  
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FRM RATE: The DS.GAIN value is displayed  
FRAME SIG  
4:3  
For setting the frame marker.  
The VISTA setting is 16:8.65.  
as a frame rate value (P).  
C U F E  
13:9  
14:9  
VISTA  
VF OUT  
Y
For selecting the VF output.  
Luminance signal  
NAM: The signal with the highest level among  
NAM  
R
G
Y:  
C U F E  
FRAME MARK  
C U F E  
FRAME LVL  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the frame  
marker.  
the R, G and B signals is output.  
B
R:  
G:  
B:  
R channel signal  
G channel signal  
B channel signal  
00  
For setting the level outside the frame marker.  
0: Equivalent to signal OFF  
15: Same brightness as center area  
However, this setting has no effect if  
FRAME SIG is set to VISTA.  
:
C U F E  
15  
VF DTL  
0
For performing the VF DTL selection. This  
item is used to further emphasize the DTL of  
the VF signals. If 0 is set, the DTL will be the  
same as that of the main line signals.  
:
2
C U F E  
:
5
C U F E  
ZEBRA1 DETECT  
0%  
For setting the ZEBRA1 detection level (IRE  
level).  
:
70%  
Zebra pattern display  
:
109%  
C U F E  
ZEBRA 2  
Video level  
ZEBRA2 DETECT  
0%  
For setting the ZEBRA2 detection level (IRE  
level).  
ON  
OFF  
SPOT  
:
109%  
85%  
:
109%  
C U F E  
ZEBRA2  
ON  
SPOT  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for ZEBRA2 or  
selecting SPOT.  
C U F E  
LOW LIGHT LVL  
OFF  
10%  
15%  
20%  
25%  
30%  
35%  
For setting how much lower the camera’s  
input light quantity should be in order for  
“LOW LIGHT” to be displayed.  
ZEBRA 2  
DETECT  
ZEBRA 1  
DETECT  
C U F E  
ECU MENU DISP.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for displaying the  
MENU on the viewfinder when the ECU is  
connected.  
C U F E  
MARKER/  
CHAR LVL  
50%  
60%  
70%  
80%  
90%  
100%  
For setting the brightness of the markers and  
characters displayed in the viewfinder.  
0%  
C U F E  
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7-4-3 USER BOX  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
ID POSITION  
UPPER R  
UPPER L  
LOWER R  
LOWER L  
For setting the location where the camera ID  
is to be recorded.  
UPPER R: Top right  
UPPER L: Top left  
LOWER R: Bottom right  
LOWER L: Bottom left  
USER BOX  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether or not to display the user  
box.  
C U F E  
USER BOX WIDTH 001  
For setting the horizontal width of the user  
box.  
:
013  
:
C U F E  
100  
C U F E  
DATE/TIME  
ON  
OFF  
For specifying whether or not the date and  
time are mixed simultaneously when the  
CAMERA ID is recorded.  
USER BOX  
HEIGHT  
001  
For setting the vertical height of the user box.  
:
C U F E  
ZOOM LVL  
013  
:
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the zoom  
position display.  
121  
C U F E  
C U F E  
COLOR TEMP  
C U F E  
CAMERA MODE  
C U F E  
USER BOX H POS  
–50  
For setting the horizontal position of the user  
box center.  
:
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the color  
temperature display.  
+00  
:
+50  
C U F E  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the camera’s  
operation mode display.  
USER BOX V POS  
–50  
For setting the vertical position of the user box  
center.  
:
+00  
:
+50  
C U F E  
7-4-5 VF INDICATOR2  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
7-4-4 VF INDICATOR1  
TAPE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the remaining  
tape amount display.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
C U F E  
Remarks  
BATTERY  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the battery  
voltage display.  
EXTENDER  
C U F E  
SHUTTER  
C U F E  
FILTER  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the extender  
display.  
C U F E  
AUDIO LVL  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the audio level  
meter display.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the shutter speed  
display.  
C U F E  
TC  
TCG  
TCR  
TCG/TCR  
OFF  
For selecting the time code which is to be  
displayed.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the filter No.  
display.  
TCG:  
The time code generator value is  
displayed in the E-E mode.  
C U F E  
WHITE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the AWB  
PRE/A/B display.  
TCR:  
The time code reader value is  
displayed in the V-V mode.  
C U F E  
GAIN  
TCG/TCR: The time code generator value is  
displayed in the E-E mode, and the  
time code reader value is displayed  
in the V-V mode.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the currently  
selected gain, S.GAIN and DS.GAIN display.  
C U F E  
IRIS  
OFF  
IRIS  
S+IRIS  
S
OFF: Neither the super iris ON status nor  
the aperture value is displayed.  
IRIS: Only the aperture value is displayed.  
S+IRIS:Both the super iris ON status and  
aperture value are displayed.  
OFF:  
The time code is not displayed at  
any time.  
C U F E  
VTR WARNING  
ALWAYS  
NORMAL  
OFF  
For selecting how VTR warnings are  
displayed.  
ALWAYS: It is displayed every time a warning  
has occurred.  
NORMAL: It is displayed for 3 seconds when a  
warning has occurred and also for 3  
seconds after recording has started  
and after recording has finished.  
S:  
The super iris ON status is displayed.  
(The display or non-display of the aperture  
value and that of the iris override are linked.)  
C U F E  
CAMERA ID  
BAR  
CAM  
For setting the ID configuration during  
recording.  
ALWAYS  
OFF  
BAR:  
The ID is recorded when color bar  
signals are provided.  
OFF:  
It is not displayed at any time.  
C U F E  
CAM: The ID is recorded when the camera  
images are provided.  
ALWAYS: The ID is recorded at all times.  
OFF:  
<Note>  
If ON is selected as the ID MIX INH menu  
item setting on the “7-9-1 OPTION” screen, it  
is not possible to record the camera ID when  
the images of the camera are to be recorded  
even if CAM or ALWAYS is selected as this  
menu item’s setting.  
SAVE LED  
SAVE&  
TAPE  
SAVE  
For setting the operation of the SAVE lamp.  
SAVE&TAPE:  
The lamp lights up when the VTR  
SAVE/STBY switch has been set to the  
SAVE position. It is off during recording.  
As the tape is approaching the end, it  
starts flashing in tandem with the warning  
alarm.  
The ID is not recorded at any time.  
SAVE: The lamp lights up when the VTR  
SAVE/STBY switch has been set to  
the SAVE position. It is off during  
recording.  
Note that in EE mode the ID will not be  
superimposed, but it will be recorded on the  
tape.  
C U F E  
C U F E  
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7-4-6 MODE CHECK IND  
7-5 OPERATION  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
7-5-1 CAMERA ID  
Remarks  
STATUS  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether or not to display the status  
when the MODE CHECK switch is used.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
CAMERA ID setting 1  
C U F E  
!LED  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether or not to display the  
cause display screen if the !LED has lighted  
when the MODE CHECK switch is used.  
ID1:  
**********  
**********  
**********  
C U F  
C U F  
C U F  
C U F E  
ID2:  
ID3:  
CAMERA ID setting 2  
CAMERA ID setting 3  
FUNCTION  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether or not to display the  
function display screen when the MODE  
CHECK switch is used.  
C U F E  
AUDIO  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether or not to display the audio  
display screen when the MODE CHECK  
switch is used.  
C U F E  
<Note>  
P.ON IND  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether or not to display the  
status display screen after the power has  
been turned on.  
If READ FACTORY DATA is selected, this setting will be  
cleared.  
<Note>  
Even if this option is set to ON, if the STATUS  
option is set to OFF the STATUS display  
screen will not appear after the power is  
turned ON.  
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7-5-2 SHUTTER SPEED  
C U F E  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
7-4-7 !LED  
SYNCHRO SCAN  
C U F E  
POSITION1  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting SYNCHRO SCAN as the shutter  
speed to be used.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting POSITION1 as the shutter  
speed to be used.  
Remarks  
C U F E  
POSITION2  
GAIN(0dB)  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when the gain is other than 0 dB.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting POSITION2 as the shutter  
speed to be used.  
C U F E  
GAIN (–3dB)  
C U F E  
DS.GAIN  
C U F E  
POSITION3  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when the gain is other than –3 dB.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting POSITION3 as the shutter  
speed to be used.  
C U F E  
POSITION4  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when the DS.GAIN (cumulative gain)  
has been entered.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting POSITION4 as the shutter  
speed to be used.  
C U F E  
POSITION5  
C U F E  
LINE GAIN MIX  
C U F E  
SHUTTER  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting POSITION5 as the shutter  
speed to be used.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when LINE MIX GAIN is used.  
C U F E  
POSITION6  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting POSITION6 as the shutter  
speed to be used.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when the shutter is ON.  
C U F E  
C U F E  
WHITE PRESET  
C U F E  
EXTENDER  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when the AWB CH is set to PRESET.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when the lens is in the extender mode.  
C U F E  
BLACK STR  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when BLACK STRETCH is being used.  
C U F E  
MATRIX  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when MATRIX is ON.  
C U F E  
COLOR  
CORRECTION  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when COLOR CORRECTION is ON.  
C U F E  
FILTER  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on when the filter combination is other  
than 3200K and CLEAR.  
C U F E  
D.ZOOM  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the display is to  
come on during digital zoom operations.  
C U F E  
<Note>  
When “ON” has been selected for both the GAIN (0 dB) and  
GAIN (–3 dB) settings, the GAIN lamp will light when the gain  
is neither 0 dB nor –3 dB.  
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7-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT  
7-5-4 USER SW  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
POSITION1 SEL  
1/60  
For selecting the shutter speed.  
USER MAIN SW  
INH  
S.GAIN  
DS.GAIN  
LINE MIX  
S.IRIS  
I.OVR  
S.BLK  
B.STR  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
REC SW  
Y GET  
RET SW  
D.ZOOM  
For allocating the USER MAIN switch  
function.  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
C U F E  
POSITION2 SEL  
1/60  
For selecting the shutter speed.  
For selecting the shutter speed.  
For selecting the shutter speed.  
For selecting the shutter speed.  
For selecting the shutter speed.  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
C U F E  
POSITION3 SEL  
1/60  
C U F E  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
USER1 SW  
INH  
For allocating the USER1 switch function.  
S.GAIN  
DS.GAIN  
LINE MIX  
S.IRIS  
I.OVR  
S.BLK  
C U F E  
POSITION4 SEL  
1/60  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
B.STR  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
REC SW  
Y GET  
RET SW  
D.ZOOM  
C U F E  
POSITION5 SEL  
1/60  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
C U F E  
USER2 SW  
INH  
For allocating the USER2 switch function.  
S.GAIN  
DS.GAIN  
LINE MIX  
S.IRIS  
I.OVR  
S.BLK  
C U F E  
POSITION6 SEL  
1/60  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
B.STR  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
REC SW  
Y GET  
C U F E  
RET SW  
D.ZOOM  
C U F E  
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7-5-5 SW MODE  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
RET SW  
REC CHECK  
D.ZOOM  
For selecting the RET switch function.  
REC CHECK:The REC CHECK operation is  
performed.  
D.ZOOM: Digital zoom operations are  
performed.  
D.ZOOM SEL  
ZOOM  
FOCUS  
For selecting how digital zooming is to be  
executed.  
ZOOM:  
Digital zooming is performed at all  
times.  
FOCUS: Digital zooming is performed for  
about seconds as the focus  
assist function. However, if  
C U F E  
5
S.BLK LVL  
OFF  
–10  
–20  
–30  
For setting the super black level.  
recording is initiated at any time  
during the 5 seconds, the D.ZOOM  
function will be forcibly released.  
C U F E  
AUTO KNEE SW  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not the AUTO KNEE  
switch is to be used.  
<Note>  
The focus assist function works as D.ZOOM  
a2. D.ZOOM a3 or a4 will not work even if it  
has been selected.  
S C U F E  
SHD,ABB SW CTL  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not digital dark  
shading is to be activated by pressing the  
ABS switch for a prolonged time (at least 8  
seconds).  
C U F E  
ON  
OFF  
D.ZOOM a2  
For selecting whether to enable the a2  
selection when D.ZOOM has been allocated  
to a USER button.  
ON: The a2 selection is enabled.  
OFF: The a2 selection is disabled.  
C U F E  
COLOR BARS  
SMPTE  
FULL BARS  
SPLIT  
For selecting the color bars to be used.  
SMPTE:  
SMPTE color bars  
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C U F E  
FULL BARS: Full color bars  
ARIB  
SPLIT:  
ARIB:  
SPLIT color bars  
ARIB multi-format color bars  
ON  
OFF  
D.ZOOM a3  
For selecting whether to enable the a3  
selection when D.ZOOM has been allocated  
to a USER button.  
ON: The a3 selection is enabled.  
OFF: The a3 selection is disabled.  
C U F E  
S.GAIN OFF  
L/M/H  
S.GAIN  
For selecting the method used to release the  
super gain mode.  
L/M/H: The mode is released by making a  
change in the L/M/H switch position.  
S.GAIN: The mode is released using only  
the S.GAIN switch (USER switch).  
C U F E  
ON  
OFF  
D.ZOOM a4  
For selecting whether to enable the a4  
selection when D.ZOOM has been allocated  
to a USER button.  
C U F E  
ON: The a4 selection is enabled.  
OFF: The a4 selection is disabled.  
DS.GAIN OFF  
L/M/H  
DS.GAIN  
For selecting the method used to release the  
digital super gain mode (cumulative gain).  
C U F E  
L/M/H:  
The mode is released by making a  
change in the L/M/H switch position.  
ECU DATA SAVE  
ON  
OFF  
ON: The settings controlled by the ECU are  
stored in the memory when the ECU is  
disconnected from the camera  
recorder.  
DS.GAIN: The mode is released using only the  
DS.GAIN switch (USER switch).  
C U F E  
OFF: No camera related settings are stored  
in memory.  
C U F E  
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7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE  
7-5-7 USER SW GAIN  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
FILTER INH  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to keep the AWB  
memory (Ach, Bch) data for each filter.  
ON: The data is kept in the two Ach and Bch  
memories for each filter used.  
S.GAIN  
30 dB  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting of 30 dB for SUPER GAIN.  
2 : The 30 dB setting is enabled.  
2
O
O : The 30 dB setting is disabled.  
C U F E  
OFF: The data is kept for each filter.  
C U F E  
36 dB  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting of 36 dB for SUPER GAIN.  
2 : The 36 dB setting is enabled.  
2
O
SHOCKLESS AWB OFF  
FAST  
For selecting whether to set SHOCKLESS  
AWB to ON (FAST/NORMAL/SLOW1-3) or  
OFF.  
O : The 36 dB setting is disabled.  
NORMAL  
C U F E  
SLOW1  
SLOW2  
SLOW3  
The SHOCKLESS AWB function will work  
only when MEM has been selected at the  
AWB A item and AWB B item settings for the  
A and B positions of the WHITE BAL switch,  
and it ensures that no shocks will result when  
the WHITE BAL switch is switched between  
the PRST, A and B settings.  
42 dB  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting of 42 dB for SUPER GAIN.  
2 : The 42 dB setting is enabled.  
2
O
O : The 42 dB setting is disabled.  
C U F E  
48 dB  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting of 48 dB for SUPER GAIN.  
2 : The 48 dB setting is enabled.  
2
O
In addition, the switching time can be  
selected.  
O : The 48 dB setting is disabled.  
C U F E  
C U F E  
DS.GAIN  
6 dB: (25P)  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting increase of 6 dB (25P) for DS.GAIN.  
2 : The 6 dB setting increase is enabled.  
O : The 6 dB setting increase is disabled.  
2
O
AWB AREA  
25%  
50%  
90%  
For selecting the AWB detection area.  
25%: An area near the screen center  
equivalent to 25% of the screen is  
detected.  
C U F E  
50%: An area near the screen center  
equivalent to 50% of the screen is  
detected.  
90%: An area equivalent to 90% of the  
screen is detected.  
DS.GAIN  
10 dB: (16P)  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting increase of 10 dB (16P) for DS.GAIN.  
2 : The 10 dB setting increase is enabled.  
O : The 10 dB setting increase is disabled.  
2
O
C U F E  
C U F E  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting increase of 12 dB (12P) for DS.GAIN.  
2 : The 12 dB setting increase is enabled.  
O : The 12 dB setting increase is disabled.  
12 dB: (12P)  
2
O
AWB & ABB  
OFFSET  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to reset the GAIN  
and PED values on the ROP menu when  
AWB or ABB is executed. When set to OFF,  
GAIN will be reset when AWB is executed  
and PEDESTAL will be reset when ABB is  
executed.  
C U F E  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting increase of 15 dB (8P) for DS.GAIN.  
2 : The 15 dB setting increase is enabled.  
O : The 15 dB setting increase is disabled.  
15 dB: (8P)  
2
O
ON: The values are not reset.  
OFF: The values are reset.  
C U F E  
C U F E  
For selecting whether or not to enable a  
setting increase of 20 dB (5P) for DS.GAIN.  
2 : The 20 dB setting increase is enabled.  
O : The 20 dB setting increase is disabled.  
20 dB: (5P)  
2
O
COLOR TEMP PRE 3200K  
For selecting the AWB PRE color  
temperature.  
:
5600K  
C U F E  
C U F E  
AWB A  
MEM  
VAR  
For selecting the allocation of the WHITE BAL  
switch position and Ach.  
MEM: The switch position and Ach are  
allocated as memory values when  
AWB is executed.  
VAR: The color temperature of A can be set  
to vary using the COLOR TEMP A  
menu item.  
C U F E  
COLOR TEMP A  
3200K  
For setting the color temperature when AWB  
A has been set to VAR.  
:
5600K  
C U F E  
AWB B  
MEM  
VAR  
For selecting the allocation of the WHITE BAL  
switch position and Bch.  
MEM: The switch position and Bch are  
allocated as memory values when  
AWB is executed.  
VAR: The color temperature of B can be set  
to vary using the COLOR TEMP B  
menu item.  
C U F E  
COLOR TEMP B  
3200K  
For setting the color temperature when AWB  
B has been set to VAR.  
:
5600K  
C U F E  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-5-8 IRIS  
7-6 FILE  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITE  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
000  
For setting the AUTO IRIS target value.  
:
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
050  
:
100  
C U F E  
R.SELECT  
1
For selecting the number of the file whose  
data is to be read.  
:
A.IRIS PEAK/AVE  
000  
For determining the ratio of the peak to the  
AUTO IRIS reference.  
8
:
F
050  
READ  
For reading the data on the setup card.  
:
The higher the ratio, the greater the response  
to the peak inside the iris detection window;  
the lower the ratio, the greater the response  
to the average value inside the iris detection  
window.  
100  
W.SELECT  
1
For selecting the number of the file in which  
the data is to be written.  
:
8
F
C U F E  
WRITE  
For writing the camera data onto the setup  
card.  
A.IRIS MODE  
NORM1  
NORM2  
CENTR  
For selecting the auto iris detection window.  
NORM1: Window from the screen center  
NORM2: Window from the bottom of the  
screen  
CENTR: Window in the shape of a spot at  
the screen center  
CARD CONFIG  
TITLE READ  
TITLE1 - 8:  
For formatting the setup card.  
For reading the titles given to the data on the  
setup card.  
C U F E  
S.IRIS LEVEL  
000  
For setting the SUPER IRIS target value.  
7
:
For setting a title consisting of not more than  
8 characters.  
080  
:
100  
C U F E  
IRIS GAIN  
CAM  
LENS  
For selecting the IRIS GAIN adjustment.  
<Note>  
7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT  
With lenses equipped with an extender  
function (a2, a0.8 etc.) sold before the DIGI  
POWER type manufactured by FUJINON, iris  
corrective control is performed with the  
extender function on at the LENS setting. As  
such, this unit’s iris control will not function  
correctly when CAM has been selected as the  
setting for this item.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
ID READ/WRITE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to handle the  
CAMERA ID during CARD READ/WRITE  
data operations.  
C U F E  
F
IRIS GAIN VALUE  
01  
For setting the IRIS GAIN adjustment value.  
The setting takes effect when IRIS GAIN has  
been set to CAM.  
USER MENU  
SELECT R/W  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to handle the  
USER MENU settings during CARD READ/  
WRITE data operations.  
:
10  
:
F
20  
C U F E  
SYSTEM MENU  
R/W  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to handle the  
SYSTEM SETTING items during CARD  
READ/WRITE data operations.  
F
PAINT MENU  
LEVEL R/W  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to handle the  
PAINT MENU adjustment values during  
CARD READ/WRITE data operations.  
F
PAINT MENU  
SW() R/W  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to handle the  
PAINT MENU settings during CARD READ/  
WRITE data operations.  
F
VF MENU R/W  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to handle the VF  
MENU settings during CARD READ/WRITE  
data operations.  
F
OPERATION MENU ON  
For selecting whether or not to handle the  
OPERATION MENU settings during CARD  
READ/WRITE data operations.  
R/W  
OFF  
F
MAINTE MENU  
R/W  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to handle the  
MAINTENANCE MENU settings during CARD  
READ/WRITE data operations.  
F
VTR MENU R/W  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to handle the  
VTR MENU settings during CARD READ/  
WRITE data operations.  
F
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-6-3 LENS FILE  
7-7 MAINTENANCE  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
7-7-1 SYSTEM CHECK  
FILE NO.  
1
For selecting the number of the lens file.  
:
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
8
READ  
WRITE  
For reading the data from the lens file.  
For writing the data in the lens file.  
COLOR CHECK  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for checking whether  
or not the camera recorder is functioning  
correctly.  
The Y and RGB values at the center are  
displayed in the viewfinder, and whether the  
signals of each system are being processed  
correctly from the optical system to the digital  
system is indicated.  
TITLE 1-8  
************  
For setting a title consisting of not more than  
12 characters.  
7-6-4 SCENE  
7-7-2 DIAGNOSTIC  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
READ USER DATA  
SCENE SEL  
For reading the data from the memory’s user  
area.  
CAMSOFT (IN)  
For displaying the version of the software  
used for the flash memory incorporated in the  
microcomputer.  
1
For selecting the scene file.  
:
4
CAMSOFT (OUT)  
CAM TABLE  
FONT ROM  
PLD (CHAR)  
PLD (V SEL)  
PLD (MEM)  
PLD (TG)  
For displaying the version of the software used  
for the externally connected flash memory.  
READ  
WRITE  
For reading the data from the scene file.  
For writing the data in the scene file.  
For displaying the version of the tables.  
For displaying the version of the font used for  
the characters.  
RESET  
For returning the SCENE FILE values to the  
initial values.  
For displaying the version of the program  
software used for the characters.  
TITLE 1-4  
**********  
For creating a title for a scene file.  
For displaying the version of the program  
software used for VIDEO SELECT.  
For displaying the version of the program  
software used for the memory.  
7-6-5 INITIALIZE  
For displaying the version of the program  
software used for the CCD drive.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
READ FACTORY  
DATA  
For resetting all MENU (USER MENU, MAIN  
MENU, OPTION MENU) values to factory  
settings.  
7-7-3 LENS ADJ  
WRITE USER  
DATA  
For saving the user-specific menu data in the  
camera memory.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
F2.8 ADJ  
F16 ADJ  
ON  
OFF  
The iris is set to f/2.8 only when ON is set for  
this item.  
ON  
OFF  
The iris is set to f/16 only when ON is set for  
this item.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-7-4 BLACK SHADING  
7-8-2 BATTERY/TAPE  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
CORRECT  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the digital black  
shading compensation.  
BATTERY SELECT AJ-BP490  
AU-BP402  
HP-30A  
For selecting the type of battery to be used.  
The remaining charge is detected in  
accordance with the battery which has been  
selected.  
The variable range is changed by the item  
settings selected on the “7-8-3 BATTERY  
C U F E  
PRO14  
DETECTION  
(DIG)  
For executing the digital black shading  
compensation.  
TRIM14  
HYTRON50  
HYTRON100  
DIGITAL14  
DIGITAL13  
DIONIC  
SETTING1”  
SETTING2” menus.  
Note that the initial value for TYPE  
and  
“7-8-4  
BATTERY  
A
BP-H120  
7-7-5 WHITE SHADING  
corresponds to the PROFORMER and for  
initial value for TYPE B to the HYTRON100,  
both of which are manufactured by Anton  
Bauer.  
NP-L50  
NP-L50D  
ENDURA50  
ENDURA80  
ENDURA-D  
BP-L60/90  
NP-1B  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
CORRECT  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the white shading  
compensation.  
TYPE A  
C U F E  
TYPE B  
C U F  
DETECTION  
(V SAW)  
For  
executing  
the  
white  
shading  
EXT DC IN  
SELECT  
AC_ADPT  
AJ-BP490  
AU-BP402  
HP-30A  
The variable range is changed by the item  
settings selected on the “7-8-3 BATTERY  
compensation.  
7
SETTING1”  
and  
“7-8-4  
BATTERY  
SETTING2” menus.  
PRO14  
TRIM14  
7-8 VTR MENU  
HYTRON50  
HYTRON100  
BP-H120  
NP-L50  
7-8-1 VTR FUNCTION  
ENDURA50  
ENDURA80  
BP-L60/90  
NP-1B  
TYPE A  
TYPE B  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
HUMID OPE  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to continue  
operation when HUMID alarm state has  
occurred.  
C U F  
ON: Operation continues until tape slack is  
detected even when the HUMID alarm  
state has occurred during operation.  
OFF: Operation is stopped as soon as the  
HUMID alarm state occurs.  
If the HUMID alarm state occurs during  
recording, the recording operation will  
continue unless tape slack is detected  
regardless of whether ON or OFF has been  
selected as this item’s setting.  
BATT NEAR END  
ALARM  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether or not to output the  
warning tone when the battery charge is  
nearly depleted.  
C U F  
BATT NEAR END  
CANCEL  
ON  
OFF  
When this item is set to ON, the warning tone  
and the warning display which are being  
output can be canceled by pressing the  
MODE switch when the battery charge is  
nearly depleted.  
C U F  
BATT END ALARM ON  
For setting whether or not to output the warning  
tone when the battery charge is depleted.  
C U F  
REC START  
C U F  
OFF  
C U F  
ALL  
NORMAL  
For selecting how recording start is to be  
accepted.  
BATT REMAIN  
FULL  
100%  
70%  
For setting when the remaining charge display  
bar on the LCD is to be displayed when a  
digital battery is used.  
70%: A full charge is indicated with a 70% display  
100%:A full charge is indicated with a 100% display.  
PAUSE TIMER  
10min  
20min  
30min  
60min  
For selecting the time during which REC/  
PAUSE is to continue.  
C U F  
C U F  
TAPE NEAR END  
ALARM  
ON  
OFF  
For setting whether or not to output the warning  
tone when the tape is nearly at its end.  
ECU REC CHK SW R.REVIEW  
RETAKE  
For setting the unit’s operation to be  
performed using the REC check button on the  
ECU.  
C U F  
R.REVIEW: The rec-review operation is  
performed.  
TAPE NEAR END  
TIME  
3min  
2min  
For setting the remaining tape time at which  
to sound the warning that the tape has only  
the designated amount of time (2min. or  
3min.) remaining.  
RETAKE: The  
retake  
operation  
is  
performed, after which playback  
is initiated automatically.  
C U F  
TAPE END ALARM ON  
For setting whether or not to output the  
warning tone when the tape reaches the end.  
<Note>  
OFF  
C U F  
To use rec review, select REC CHECK as the  
RET SW item setting on the <7-5-5 SW  
MODE> page.  
TAPE REMAIN/∫  
5min/∫  
3min/∫  
For setting the time of each segment () that  
makes up the remaining time display bar on  
the LCD.  
C U F  
5min: Each segment denotes a remaining  
time of 5 minutes.  
3min: Each segment denotes a remaining  
time of 3 minutes.  
C U F  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset  
mode.  
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7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
AU-BP490  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
TRIM14  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
:
:
11.7  
13.6  
:
:
15.0  
15.0  
C U F  
C U F  
AU-BP402  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
HYTRON50  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
:
:
13.5  
15.0  
:
15.0  
C U F  
C U F  
HP-30A  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
HYTRON100  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
:
:
11.8  
13.0  
:
:
15.0  
15.0  
C U F  
C U F  
PRO14  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
BP-H120  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
:
:
13.4  
11.4  
:
:
15.0  
15.0  
C U F  
C U F  
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Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
NP-L50  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
BP-L60/90  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
:
:
12.4  
11.3  
:
:
15.0  
15.0  
C U F  
C U F  
ENDURA50*1  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
NP-1B  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
7
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
:
:
12.4  
11.3  
:
:
15.0  
15.0  
C U F  
C U F  
ENDURA80*1  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
<Note>  
In the case of a digital battery (DIGITAL14, DIGITAL13, NP-  
L50D, DIONIC or ENDURA-D), the remaining battery charge  
displayed in the viewfinder appears as a percentage.  
What is displayed to warn the user that the end of the  
remaining battery charge is approaching is determined by the  
setting on the <BATTERY SETTING> screen regardless of  
the percentage display.  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
:
13.2  
:
15.0  
C U F  
ENDURA-D*2  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
For selecting how the voltage at which the  
battery charge is considered nearly depleted  
is to be set.  
AUTO:  
The voltage is set automatically.  
MANUAL: The voltage is set manually.  
11.0  
For selecting the voltage at which the battery  
charge is to be considered nearly depleted in  
0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected  
as the setting for the menu item above.  
:
13.2  
:
15.0  
C U F  
*1 Select the ENDURA50 or ENDURA80 item if the V-mount adapter plate is  
to be installed and the ENDURA battery is to be used while the battery  
holder made by Anton Bauer remains in place.  
*2 Select ENDURA-D if the battery holder is to be changed to the IDX made  
battery holder, and ENDURA80 is to be used instead. It is then possible to  
display the percentage of the remaining charge of the ENDURA80 battery.  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
DIGITAL14  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
TYPE A  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
NEAR END 11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to considered  
nearly depleted.  
FULL  
12.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which FULL is to be displayed.  
:
:
13.5  
15.0  
:
:
15.0  
17.0  
END  
11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to be considered  
depleted.  
NEAR END 11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to be considered  
nearly depleted.  
:
:
13.2  
13.5  
:
:
15.0  
15.0  
C U F  
DIGITAL13  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
END  
11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to be considered  
depleted.  
2
/
:
12.6  
:
15.0  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
C U F  
NEAR END 11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to considered  
nearly depleted.  
TYPE B  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
:
12.3  
:
15.0  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
END  
11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to be considered  
depleted.  
FULL  
12.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which FULL is to be displayed.  
:
:
11.8  
15.2  
:
:
15.0  
17.0  
C U F  
DIONIC  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
NEAR END 11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to be considered  
nearly depleted.  
2
/
:
13.0  
:
15.0  
/ : The selection is disabled.  
NEAR END 11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to considered  
nearly depleted.  
END  
11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to be considered  
depleted.  
:
:
13.6  
12.4  
:
:
15.0  
15.0  
C U F  
END  
11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to be considered  
depleted.  
:
13.1  
:
15.0  
C U F  
NP-L50D  
For enabling or disabling the selection made  
for the BATTERY SELECT item.  
2 : The selection is enabled.  
2
/
/ : The selection is disabled.  
NEAR END 11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to considered  
nearly depleted.  
:
12.4  
:
15.0  
END  
11.0  
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at  
which the battery charge is to be considered  
depleted.  
:
11.6  
:
15.0  
C U F  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1  
7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
FRONT VR CH1  
FRONT  
W.L.  
REAR  
ALL  
For setting whether or not to make the audio  
control operational for the input system  
selected for CH1.  
FRONT MIC  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting the phantom power supply for  
the front microphone.  
C U F  
REAR MIC POWER ON  
For selecting the phantom power supply for  
the rear microphone.  
OFF  
C U F  
OFF  
C U F  
FRONT VR CH2  
FRONT  
W.L.  
REAR  
ALL  
For setting whether or not to make the audio  
control operational for the input system  
selected for CH2.  
AUDIO OUT  
ON  
OFF  
For setting the audio output circuit.  
OFF: The power to the output circuit is shut  
down, and the signals of the circuit are  
not output.  
ON: The signals of the audio output circuit  
are output.  
OFF  
C U F  
MIC LOWCUT CH1 FRONT  
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for  
CH1.  
C U F  
REAR  
W.L.  
OFF  
MONITOR SELECT STEREO  
MIX  
For selecting the format of the signals to be  
output to the monitor.  
C U F  
MIC LOWCUT CH2 FRONT  
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for  
CH2.  
C U F  
REAR  
W.L.  
FRONT MIC LEVEL –40dB  
For selecting the input level of the front  
microphone.  
–50dB  
C U F  
OFF  
C U F  
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REAR MIC CH1  
LVL  
–50dB  
–60dB  
For selecting the input level of the rear  
microphone.  
MIC LOWCUT CH3 FRONT  
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for  
CH3.  
REAR  
W.L.  
C U F  
OFF  
REAR MIC CH2  
LVL  
–50dB  
–60dB  
For selecting the input level of the rear  
microphone.  
C U F  
MIC LOWCUT CH4 FRONT  
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for  
CH4.  
C U F  
REAR LINE IN LVL  
C U F  
REAR  
W.L.  
OFF  
0dB  
+4dB  
For selecting the rear line input level.  
For selecting the rear audio output level.  
For setting the headroom (reference level).  
C U F  
LIMITER CH1  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting the limiter for CH1.  
AUDIO OUT LVL  
C U F  
0dB  
+4dB  
C U F  
LIMITER CH2  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting the limiter for CH2.  
HEADROOM  
18dB  
20dB  
C U F  
C U F  
AUTO LEVEL CH3  
C U F  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting the method used to set the level.  
WIRELESS WARN  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to output  
warnings when the reception of the wireless  
receiver is poor.  
AUTO LEVEL CH4  
C U F  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting the method used to set the level.  
C U F  
REC CH3/CH4  
SW  
CH1/2  
For selecting the signals to be recorded for  
CH3 and CH4.  
SW:  
The signals complying with the  
position of the CH3/CH4 selector  
switch on the side panel are recorded.  
CH1&2: The same signals for CH1 and CH2  
are recorded for CH3 and CH4. The  
CH3&4 input circuit is set to the  
power-saving mode.  
C U F  
CUE REC SELECT CH1  
CH2  
For selecting the signals to be recorded for  
the CUE channel.  
CH1+CH2  
C U F  
TEST TONE  
NORMAL  
ALWAYS  
OFF  
For selecting the test signal.  
NORMAL: The test tone signal is output to all  
the channels when the CAM/BAR  
switch has been set to BAR and the  
CH1 AUDIO IN switch has been set  
to FRONT.  
CHSEL  
ALWAYS: The test tone signal is always output  
to all the channels when the CAM/  
BAR switch has been set to BAR.  
OFF:  
The test tone signal is not output.  
CHSEL: The test tone signal is output to the  
channels for which the CH1 or CH2  
AUDIO IN switch has been set to  
FRONT when the CAM/BAR switch  
is set to BAR. It is not output to CH3  
or CH4.  
C U F  
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7-8-7 TC/UB  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
Remarks  
P.OFF LCD  
DISPLAY  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to set the LCD’s  
time code and display its count while the  
power is off.  
UB MODE  
USER  
TIME  
DATE  
For selecting the UB mode.  
USER:  
Selects the UB value set in the LCD  
ON: The time code can be set and  
displayed even while the power is off.  
OFF: While the power is off, the power to the  
LCD section is turned off, and the time  
code can be neither set nor displayed.  
EXT  
TCG  
FRM RATE  
REGEN  
section.  
TIME:  
Selects the local time (hour, minute,  
second).  
DATE:  
C U F  
Selects the local date and time (last 2 digits  
of year, month, date, hour)  
EXT:  
TC OUT  
TCG  
TCG/TCR  
For selecting the TC OUT output.  
TCG:  
The time code generator value is  
always output.  
Sets the UB from the TC-IN as the slave.  
The user value is retained if no value can  
be read.  
TCG/TCR:The time code generator value is  
output with the E-E setting and the  
time code reader value is output with  
the playback mode.  
TCG:  
C U F  
Inputs the TCG value unchanged.  
FRM RATE:  
Selects the same camera shooting data  
(frame rate, etc.) as the VAUX UB (VITC  
UB).  
7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO  
REGEN:  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Reads the value recorded on the tape and  
then continues to record from that value.  
Remarks  
C U F  
VITC UB MODE  
USER/EXT  
TIME  
DATE  
TCG  
FRM RATE  
REGEN  
For selecting the VAUX TC (VITC) UB mode.  
USER/EXT:  
COUNTRY  
NO-INFO  
For inputting the name of the user’s country.  
“NO-INFO” is displayed until this is input.  
C U F  
When EXT is selected as the UB MODE  
setting, the value concerned applies; with  
any other setting, the USER value set by  
UB is recorded.  
ORGANIZATION  
NO-INFO  
For inputting the name of the user’s  
organization or company. “NO-INFO” is  
displayed until this is input.  
C U F  
USER  
TIME: The local time (in hours, minutes and  
seconds) is selected.  
DATE: The local date (last 2 digits of AD  
year, month, day and hours) is  
selected.  
NO-INFO  
For inputting the user’s name. “NO-INFO” is  
displayed until this is input.  
C U F  
DEVICE NODE  
For displaying the ID number of the product.  
TCG:  
FRM RATE:  
The same shooting information (frame  
The TCG value is used as is for UB.  
rate, etc.) of the camera as for VAUX UB  
(VITC UB) is selected.  
REGEN:The value recorded on the tape is  
read and recorded continuously.  
C U F  
TCG SET HOLD  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting ON or OFF for the function that  
without fail uses what was previously set as  
the TCG value for recording when the TCG  
value had been set before the power was  
turned off and recording was then performed  
after the power was turned back on again.  
C U F  
FIRST REC TC  
REGEN  
PRESET  
For selecting whether or not to regenerate the  
time code as the value on the tape during the  
first recording after the power was turned on,  
the cassette was inserted or a playback or  
search operation was performed.  
C U F  
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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Chapter 7 Menu description tables  
7-8-9 VTR DIAG  
7-9 OPTION MENU  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
7-9-1 OPTION  
Remarks  
OPERATION  
DRUM RUNNING  
THREADING  
DRUM RUNNING r  
THREADING r  
VTR SYSCON  
SERVO  
For displaying the total time during which the  
power has been on.  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
For displaying the total time during which the  
drum has rotated.  
ENG SECURITY  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to place a  
restriction on the opening and closing of the  
MENU screen.  
ON: The MENU screen can no longer be  
opened. To release this restriction,  
consult your nearest service center.  
OFF:No restriction is placed on the opening  
and closing of the MENU screen.  
For displaying the total number of times  
cassettes have been loaded.  
For displaying the total time during which the  
drum has rotated after resetting.  
For displaying the total number of times  
cassettes have been loaded after resetting.  
C
P.HALF SHUT  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to include the 1/2  
shutter during progressive operations even  
when the shutter is OFF.  
ON: The 1/2 shutter is included.  
OFF: The shutter is not included.  
For displaying the software version of the  
VTR SYSCON microcomputer.  
For displaying the software version of the  
SERVO microcomputer.  
C
ID MIX INH  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether or not to turn off the  
function that mixes the ID with the camera  
image.  
FRONT  
For displaying the software version of the  
LCD microcomputer.  
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ON: Mixing is turned off. The ID is not  
mixed with the camera image.  
VIDEO FPGA  
For displaying the version of the video FPGA.  
OFF: Mixing is enabled. The CAMERA ID  
settings for VF INDICATOR1 are  
used.  
C
7-9-2 DOWNCON SETTING  
Item/  
Data storage  
Variable  
range  
Remarks  
DETAIL  
C
ON  
OFF  
For setting DETAIL to ON or OFF.  
H.DTL LEVEL  
00  
:
04  
:
For setting the H.DTL (detail) level.  
For setting the V.DTL (detail) level.  
31  
C
V.DTL LEVEL  
00  
:
04  
:
15  
C
DTL CORING  
00  
01  
:
For setting the DTL coring.  
15  
C
H.DTL FREQ.  
1
:
3
:
For selecting the H.DTL frequency.  
1: 2.5 MHz  
2: 3 MHz  
4: 4 MHz  
5: 4.5 MHz  
3: 3.5 MHZ  
5
C
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.  
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Chapter 8 Specifications  
Lens mount:  
[GENERAL]  
2/3-inch Bayonet type  
Optical system:  
F1.4 prism system  
Power supply:  
DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V)  
Sensitivity:  
Power consumption: 37 W  
F10 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection)  
Minimum subject brightness:  
0.008 lux (at F1.4, 48 dB + gain increase of 20 dB + 6 dB)  
Video signal-to-noise ratio:  
54 dB (typical)  
indicates safety information.  
Ambient operating temperature:  
0°C to +40°C  
Storage temperature:  
–20°C to +60°C  
Ambient operating humidity:  
Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity)  
Continuous operation time:  
Approx. 120 min. (using the DIONIC90 made by Anton  
Bauer)  
Dimensions (WaHaD):  
129 mma204 mma313 mm  
(excluding handle)  
Registration:  
Less than 0.03% (entire area, excluding lens distortion)  
Geometric distortion:  
Negligible (excluding lens distortion)  
[VTR UNIT]  
Video System  
Sampling frequency:  
Y:  
74.25 MHz  
Weight:  
PB/PR: 37.125 MHz  
Approx. 4.4 kg  
(main unit only)  
Quantizing:  
8 bits  
Video compression system:  
DCT + variable-length code  
Video compression ratio:  
1/6.7  
[CAMERA UNIT]  
Pickup devices:  
2/3-inch CCD a3  
Error correction:  
Reed-Solomon product code  
Video recording bit rate:  
100 Mbps  
CC/ND Filter:  
CC A: CROSS  
B: 3200 K  
C: 4300 K  
D: 6300 K  
ND 1: CLEAR  
Audio System  
Sampling frequency:  
48 kHz (synchronized with video)  
Quantizing:  
2: 1/4ND  
3: 1/16ND  
4: 1/64ND  
16 bits  
Quantizing:  
Frequency response:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz 1.0 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level)  
Dynamic range:  
Better than 85 dB (at 1 kHz, AWTD)  
Distortion:  
12 bits  
Digital signal processing:  
74.25 MHz  
Horizontal drive frequency:  
74.25 MHz  
Less than 0.1% (at 1 kHz, reference level)  
Wow and flutter:  
Below measurable limits  
Head room:  
Programmable gain values:  
Any 3 positions (L, M, H) can be set from among –3, 0, 3,  
6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and 30 dB  
S.GAIN function:  
18 dB  
30, 36, 42 or 48 dB selectable  
DS.GAIN function:  
+6 dB (25P), +10 dB (16P), +12 dB (12P), +15 dB (8P), or  
+20 dB (5P) gain increase selectable  
Shutter speeds:  
1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000  
Synchro scan shutter:  
50i:  
1/50.2 to 1/209.4  
25PsF: 1/25.2 to 1/209.4  
LINE MIX GAIN function  
+6 dB (can be set to ON or OFF)  
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Chapter 8 Specifications  
Tape Transport System  
Tape speed:  
Time Code Input Connector  
TC IN (BNC):  
67.708 mm/sec  
0.5 Vp-p to 7 Vp-p, high impedance  
Recording time:  
33 minutes (when AJ-HP33EMG is used)  
Fast forwarding time:  
Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used)  
Rewinding time:  
Time Code Output Connector  
TC OUT (BNC):  
2.0 Vp-p, low impedance  
Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used)  
Other Connectors  
DC IN (XLR, 4 pins):  
[CONNECTOR SECTION]  
DC 12 V (DC 11 V to 17 V)  
DC OUT (4 pins):  
DC 12 V (DC 11 V to 17 V), max. 1 A  
LENS (multi 12 pins)  
EVF (multi 20 pins)  
Audio Input Connectors  
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a2, 3 pins):  
LINE/MIC/MIC + 48 V switching type  
LINE: 0 dBu (0 or +4 dBu, selected on menu)  
MIC: –60 dBu (–60 or –50 dBu, selected on menu)  
MIC + 48 V:  
GPS (6 pins, connector used for AJ-GPS900G)  
ECU (6 pins, connector used for AJ-EC3E)  
Phantom power supply + 48 V supported,  
–60 dBu (–60 or –50 dBu, selected on menu)  
MIC IN (XLR, 5 pins):  
[ACCESSORIES]  
Shoulder strap  
Control knob  
Phantom + 48 V:  
–40 dBu (–50 or –40 dBu, selected on menu)  
WIRELESS IN (25 pins):  
Screw (M2a6 mm) (XYNZ + J6FZ) a1  
8
D-SUB, –40 dBu  
Audio Output Connectors  
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 (XLR, 5 pins):  
0 dBu (0 or +4 dBu, selected on menu)  
Earphone (stereo mini jacks a2)  
Video Input Connector  
GENLOCK IN (BNC):  
1.0 Vp-p, 75  
Video Output Connector  
HD SDI (BNC):  
0.8 Vp-p, 75Ω  
VIDEO OUT (BNC, DOWNCON):  
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
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Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-235-481  
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