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AJ-

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/VTR

Printed in Japan
VQT7984-1

F1298H2059-100

Summary of Contents for AJ-D400

Page 1: ...P AJ Operating Instructions Digital Camera VTR Printed in Japan VQT7984 1 F1298H2059 100 P D ...

Page 2: ...uipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These lim its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate ra dio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the ins...

Page 3: ...ecup 35 ÁDetaching and Mounting the Viewfinder 36 Audio Input Preparations ÁUsing the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit 37 Bold letters should be set or adjusted immediately after purchase ÁUsing the Microphone Kit Standard accessory Mounted to the Main Unit 37 ÁMounting the AJ MH700P Microphone Holder Option 38 ÁUsing the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit 39 ÁMounting a Wireless Microphon...

Page 4: ...External Lock Operation Procedure 78 Cassettes ÁInserting and Ejecting Cassettes 79 ÁPreventing Accidental Erasure 80 Recording ÁBasic Procedures 81 ÁSuccessive Shooting 84 Playback Checking Recorded Contents ÁRec Review 86 ÁColor Playback 86 Connection With an External VTR 87 Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR 88 Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Intern...

Page 5: ...also used to select various settings and functions High function electronic shutter Using the built in electronic shutter achieves steady images even of quickly moving subjects In addition the following special operation modes can also be selected ÁSynchro scan mode This mode is suited for shooting personal computer and workstation mon itor screens and provides images with little horizontal stripe...

Page 6: ... selected from among four combinations in accordance with the brightness of the subject Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference value The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be finely adjusted by setting menu opera tions Auto close function The unit is equipped with an auto close function which automatically closes the lens in the fol lowing cases ÁWhen the black balance is a...

Page 7: ...g the 26 pin output adaptor option AJ YA900P or AJ YA700P recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit option AQ EC1 allows a portion of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control ...

Page 8: ...e VIDEO OUT connector on the main unit Built in time code generator reader Time code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track Locking of the time code to an external source The built in time code generator can be locked to an external generator Also the built in time code generator uses a lithium battery as its back up power supply allowing time codes to be backed u...

Page 9: ...U BP220 Sony Battery NP 1 Anton Bauer Battery Battery charger AG B425 Rain cover SHAN RC700 Soft carrying case AJ SC900 Tripod attachment supplied Extension control unit AQ EC1 Carrying case SHAN B700 Time code input output video input adaptor AJ YA710P Cleaning tape AJ CL12MP Cassette tape ÁM size cassette tape exclusively for DVCPRO 5w EVF mount adaptor AJ QVF900 5w EVF AJ VF53 5w EVF mount adap...

Page 10: ...xternal battery is to be used to operate the unit g BREAKER circuit breaker button In order to protect the equipment the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off when an excessively high level of power flows inside Upon completion of the inter nal inspection and adjustments push this button back in The power will come back on pro vided that there is no trouble inside th...

Page 11: ...is cap Keep the cap in place if the lens is not going to be mounted n Lens cable clamp This is for clamping the lens cable o Tripod mount When the unit is to be secured to a tripod mount the optional tripod attachment p LENS connector 12 pin Hook up the lens connecting cable to this connector Consult with your dealer concerning the lens which you are going to use q Shoulder pad Adjust this pad to ...

Page 12: ...1 CH2 switch audio channel 1 2 auto manual level adjustment se lector switch This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2 AUTO For adjusting the levels automatically MAN For adjusting the levels manually v AUDIO IN audio input selector switch This selects the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 FRONT MIC The microphone input signals connected...

Page 13: ...n an earphone is connected to the PHONES jack MONITOR SELECT audio channel selector switch This selects the audio channel whose sound is to be heard through the speaker or ear phone CH1 The audio channel 1 sound is output CH1 2 The sound produced by mixing the audio channel 1 and 2 sound or the stereo sound is output However only the mixed sound is output from the speaker CH2 The audio channel 2 s...

Page 14: ...ys the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder ON The zebra pattern is displayed OFF The zebra pattern is not displayed When the unit is shipped from the factory the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those parts with an IRE video level from approx 70 to 85 are displayed The displaying of parts with a level ranging from 50 to 110 or more or with a certain level can also be set on the setting menu...

Page 15: ...y clear and bright scenes WHITE BAL white balance memory selector switch PRST Set to this position when there is no time to adjust the white balance The white bal ance value for 3200K is stored in the memory A or B When the AUTO W B BAL switch is pressed to the AWB side the white balance is automatically adjusted in accordance with the setting position of the filter knob ª and the adjustment value...

Page 16: ... seconds at the gain display position on the viewfinder screen Example 12 dB AUTO W B BAL white balance black balance automatic adjustment switch AWB Set to this position for automatically adjusting the white balance When the WHITE BAL switch is now set to A or B the adjusted value will be stored in memory A or memory B ABB Set to this position for automatically adjusting the black balance The adj...

Page 17: ...ctor cable optional accessory to the 12 pin connector it is possible to output the sound of audio chan nels 1 and 2 separately VIDEO OUT connector BNC This outputs the video signals 75 termination rated level to be monitored During record ing EE images can be monitored during playback playback images can be monitored While performing settings on the menu the setting menu can be superimposed onto t...

Page 18: ...position the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights STBY Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed MODE CHECK button While this button is kept depressed the camera s setting status is displayed in the viewfinder It does not affect the camera s output signals This button can also be used for fine adjust ment at the setting menu during synchro scan mode SUPER IRIS butt...

Page 19: ...s pressed during playback the playback images are fast forwarded at approxi mately quadruple speed while the button is held down PLAY playback button Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or color video monitor Its lamp lights during playback If this button is pressed again during playback playback is paused and the lamp goes off After playback has been paused for 2 minut...

Page 20: ...Use it when selecting items Note This switch functions differently depending on the operation item Check the function by oper ating the menu item by item À UP button This is used to increment the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF Á DOWN button This is used to decrement the setting of the item selected on ...

Page 21: ...on is pressed the time code or user s bit can be reset to 00 00 00 00 or 00 00 00 00 Æ DISPLAY switch The time code CTL or user s bit is made to appear on the counter display depending on the setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch É UB The user s bit is displayed TC The time code is displayed CTL CTL is displayed Ç UP button DOWN button When setting the time code or user s bit these b...

Page 22: ...it lights during recording by the VTR section It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the operator The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch HIGH or LOW Ë TALLY switch This controls the tally lamp Ê HIGH The tally lamp is made brighter OFF The tally lamp is extinguished LOW The tally lamp is made darker Ì Back tally lamp This functions in t...

Page 23: ...ing the battery hold down the detachment lever of the battery holder and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Note The AJ D400 supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra light system Automatic detection can be performed for intelligent batteries with a remaining battery level of 10 or more At this time the remaining battery level is displayed numerically percent age disp...

Page 24: ... case 3 Mount the AU M402H battery case Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes Tighten the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit Be sure to tighten the screws completely Notes ÁDo not pull strongly on the rubber cap ÁTake care not to catch the connection cord between the battery case and the main unit ...

Page 25: ... 25 Power Supply 4 Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack Note The unit s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed ...

Page 26: ... cover as shown in the figure A Tighten the mounting screws B Tighten the power supply contact screws C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow D Align the hole at the bottom metal part of the cover with the hole at the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw of the bat tery holder Note Take care when attaching the battery ...

Page 27: ...wer supply contact screws C Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow D Align the hole at the bottom metal part of the cover with the bottom of the case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw Notes ÁThe unit s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed ÁTake care when attaching the battery case that the wires are not pinch...

Page 28: ...power supply other than the AJ B75 AC adaptor check the pin signal of the EXT DC IN socket ÁWhen both a battery pack and AC adaptor are connected power is supplied from the AC adaptor ÁWhen using an AC adaptor the AC adaptor s power must be set to ON before the unit s POW ER switch is set to ON If this sequence is reversed the AC adaptor s output voltage will rise slowly and may cause the unit to ...

Page 29: ...r and clamp the lens 4 Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector ÁSee the Handling Instructions provided with the lens for lens handling Note The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be necessary depending on the lens to be mounted 1 Lens flanging adjustment 2 Lens auto iris adjustment 3 Lens white shading adjustment with this unit Lens Clamping Lever Mount ...

Page 30: ...ange back adjustment chart about 10 ft from the lens and illumi nate it so that an appropriate image output level is obtained If the image level is too high use the CC ND filters or the shutter 3 Loosen the Ff ring clamping screw 4 Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position manually or by electric drive 5 Shoot the flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into fo...

Page 31: ... ITEM and UP buttons to open the menu Press the PAGE button until the VF OPERATION page appears Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70 ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85 and ZEBRA2 to SPOT Initial set ting mode Return the MENU SET OFF switch from SET to OFF to close the menu Set the viewfinder s ZEBRA switch to ON 5 Shoot an evenly white paper Flickering occurs easily when fluorescent or mercury lamps etc are used for lighting...

Page 32: ... has an extender insert an extender and repeat steps 6 to 9 This completes white shading adjustment The adjustment value is stored in the non volatile memory so there is no need to readjust the white shading even if the power for the unit is turned off Notes 1 The white shading can be adjusted for general lenses using the above method However this method may not apply for extremely special lenses ...

Page 33: ...forward backward left right position clamp lever 2 Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward backward and left right directions 3 Tighten the viewfinder forward backward left right position clamp lever to the locked po sition Viewfinder Lever L O O K L O O K L O O K ...

Page 34: ...AST control Contour Adjust the PEAKING control 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM 3 Turn the viewfinder BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls to adjust the picture brightness and contrast Turning the PEAKING control makes the picture appear softer or sharper A sharp picture facilitates focusing the lens Adjusting the Eyecup Position Turn the eyecup forward backward movement ring to...

Page 35: ...hered to the mirror should be blown away with a blower etc 1 Press the lock button 2 Turn the lock ring as far as possible in the counter clockwise direction and line up the align ment marks on the lock ring and viewfinder barrel 3 Detach the eyecup Remounting the eyecup 1 Line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and the viewfinder barrel and then insert the eyepiece 2 Turn the eyepiece as far...

Page 36: ...ulting in damage to the viewfinder 3 Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up Mounting the Viewfinder 1 Press down the viewfinder 2 Tighten the viewfinder stopper screw firmly 3 Connect the plug to the viewfinder connector and secure the viewfinder cable with the clamp Note Insert the plug firmly when connecting it to the viewfinder connector Pull str...

Page 37: ...J MH700P microphone holder option allows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder Using the Microphone Kit standard accessory Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit 1 Mount the microphone 2 Connect the microphone connecting cable to the unit s MIC IN jack MIC IN Connector ...

Page 38: ... microphone adaptor option to the main unit 3 Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws 4 Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack 5 Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT MIC in accordance with the audio channel to be re corded To the MIC IN Connector Mount the microphone adaptor using the accessory screws ...

Page 39: ...f the channels to which microphones are connected to REAR MIC Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Note When extending the microphone use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of microphone Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit To the MIC IN Connector AUDIO IN switch Set the AUDIO IN switch for the audio channel you wish to record to...

Page 40: ...ectors To the AUDIO OUT Connector WX RA700 Wireless Receiver WX R980 Camera Attachment XLR Cable Connect to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 Connector AUDIO IN switch Set the AUDIO IN switch of the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to REAR LINE When detaching the wireless microphone press up the lever on the bottom of the camera attachment 1 and detach the microphone in the upward direc...

Page 41: ... tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been detached hold down the red lever and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again to return the pin to its original position Care should be taken as the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center Tripod Attachment 2 Mount the camera to the tripod attachment Slide the unit forward al...

Page 42: ...n from the center position the position when shipped from the factory Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera tion of the unit 1 Loosen the two screws 2 Slide the pad in the forward backward direction to select an appropriate position 3 Tighten the screws to clamp the pad Bottom Screws Shoulder Pad ...

Page 43: ...43 Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below Secure the surface fastener Tighten the Cord When mounting the unit to the tripod attachment mount the unit using this hole ...

Page 44: ... written to setup cards However when the AQ EC1 is connected again these settings return to the AQ EC1 settings Menu contents set with the menu setting section are saved Note The functions of the AQ EC1 are limited as follows ÁThe STORE switch does not function If the menu settings are changed while the AQ EC1 is connected to the AJ D400 the new menu settings are saved automatically as soon as the...

Page 45: ...48 115 115 Page name Reference Function outline MARKER VF DISPLAY CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED SYNCHRO SCAN LED MAIN FUNCTION FUNCTION 1 5 to 5 5 TIME DATE SETTING LOW MID HIGH LEVEL 1 6 to 6 6 VF OPERATION LENS ADJ MENU SELECT 1 3 to 3 3 AUTO SHADING DATA RESET DIAGNOSTIC Setting the Marker Displays Setting Display Items Setting the Camera ID Display Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Electron...

Page 46: ...e SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simul taneously and setting the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The user and engineer modes differ as follows User mode Only the selected pages the setting menu can be used The data set on each page is written to the non volatile memory allowing it to be stored for extend ed periods of time Engineer mode All pages contained in the setting menu can be used In addition the dat...

Page 47: ... 1 Press the PAGE button The menu page changes each time the PAGE button is pressed The page can also be changed using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows ÁPAGEµUP The menu page is incremented continuously while the UP and PAGE but tons are held down ÁPAGEµDOWN The menu page is decremented continuously while the DOWN and PAGE buttons are held down SHIFT ITEM Button UP Button DOWN Button PAGE Button...

Page 48: ...urned to the default settings the settings when shipped from the factory or the engineer mode settings by pressing the UP or DOWN button at the DATA RESET page of engineer modeF However care should be taken as the flare and shading adjustment values cannot be returned to the default settings Quitting the menu Set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF ÁThe setting menu disappears from the viewfinder scree...

Page 49: ...ting menu Applicable items are as follows ÁSee Setting the Lamp Display next page for selecting lamp display items 4 VTR SAVE VTR power saving lamp This lamp lights when the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to SAVE It is not lighted during recording Note Regardless of the VTR SAVE STBY switch the unit automatically enters the SAVE state and the lamp lights either after two minutes when in the stopped s...

Page 50: ...han p3 dB ESHUTTER This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON WHITE PRESET This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the white balance memory channel is PRST EEXTENDER This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the lens is in EX TENDER mode FILTER This selects whether or not the lamp lights when the filter is set to any value other than 3200K SUPE...

Page 51: ...course of adjust ments or after adjustments have been completed ÁSee Selecting Display Items page 54 for selecting display items Display Mode and Setting Change Message page 55 for the setting change message and Setting the Marker Displays page 56 for the marker displays The display positions of all items which can be displayed are shown in the figure below 1 Extender display 2 Shutter speed mode ...

Page 52: ...20 minutes 20 to 15 minutes 15 to 10 minutes 10 to 5 minutes 5 to 0 minutes The 5 0 display flashes when there is less than 3 minutes of tape remaining 4 Remaining battery level display When an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum Series battery is used to supply power to the unit the remaining battery level is displayed numerically 5 Filter display This displays the type of filter selected 6 White balance ...

Page 53: ... 11 Safety zone marker This indicates the 80 or 90 setting when shipped from the factory range for the view finder screen area The screen area percentage is selected at the MARKER page of the setting menu ÁSee Setting the Marker Displays page 56 for a detailed description 12 Center marker This indicates the center of the viewfinder screen This marker is displayed when set to ON at the MARKER page ...

Page 54: ...een When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button until the VF DISPLAY page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP DOWN function 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the desired item 4 Press the UP and DOWN buttons to choose whether to display ON or not display OFF the selected item on the ...

Page 55: ...gain setting is changed When the WHITE BAL switch setting is changed When the OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch is set to AUTO KNEE or OFFF When the shutter speed mode setting is changed When the white balance is adjusted AWB When the black balance is adjusted ABB ND n nr1 2 3 4 GAIN n dB nrp3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 GAIN 21 24 30 WHITE n nrACH BCH PRESET AUTO KNEE ON or OFF SS 1 100 or 1 120 1 250 1 500 SS 1 1000...

Page 56: ...arker range are performed at the MARKER page of the setting menu 1 Set the MENU SET OFF switch to SET The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen When the menu is used for the first time the first page appears 2 Press the PAGE button until the MARKER page shown below appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP DOWN funct...

Page 57: ...appears This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP DOWN function The cursor is moved to the right max 10 spaces by the SHIFT ITEM button English letters symbols and space are switched by the UP and DOWN buttons Camera ID F indicates a space This indication is only used at this menu page 3 Press the UP or DOWN button until the desired character appears Each time the UP button is pressed...

Page 58: ...on Operation Status Related Displays Warning display RF Lights when video head clogging occurs SERVO Lights when the servo is out of order HUMID Lights when condensation occurs on the head drum SLACK Lights when tape wind up trouble occurs ÁSee Warning System page 116 for a detailed description Lights DF SLAVE TCG HOLD Error code Indicated in the display window CH1 CH2 20 0 EMPHASIS dB 10 30 40 E ...

Page 59: ... during drop frame mode SLAVE This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source HOLD This lamp lights when the time code generator is held when the HOLD button is pressed Time counter display This displays the time code CTL user bit and real time ÁSee below for the relationship between displayed items and switch settings TCG switch position SET F RUN or R RUN DISPLAY switch posit...

Page 60: ... the setting value The number is incremented by o1 each time the UP button is pressed and decremented by p1 each time the DOWN button is pressed 5 When the settings have been completed press the SHIFT ITEM button to select TIME DATE SET and then press the UP or DOWN button The time starts from when the button is pressed 6 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF ...

Page 61: ...ted or set up at the setting menu are as follows Adjustment setup items at the setting menu Adjustment setup item Setting the gain selector value Selecting the shutter speed mode to be used Setting the synchro scan mode shutter speed Selecting required functions Shading adjustment Page name SETTING LOW MID HIGH SHUTTER SPEED SYNCHRO SCAN FUNCTION 1 5 to 5 5 AUTO SHADING Operation reference Setting...

Page 62: ...H page shown below This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP DOWN function 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button repeately to move the cursor to the MASTER GAIN position 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the gain value The gain value can be set freely regardless of size from among p3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB When resetting the gain values to the settings when shipped from the facto...

Page 63: ...rmed using the PAGEoUP DOWN function 3 Press the SHIFT ITEM button to move the cursor to the position of the function to be changed 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting of the selected function If settings for other functions are also to be changed return to step 3 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the view...

Page 64: ...ne frequency even if the brightness of these lights appears to be constant Especially in areas where the power line fre quency is 50 Hz the vertical synchronizing frequency approx 60 Hz of the TV and the fre quency 50 Hz of the lighting tend to interact This gives rise to flicker and to a phenomenon where the hue changes along with the passage of time and it is it impossible to obtain the proper w...

Page 65: ...hen the display mode is set to 2 or 3 7 Adjustment is completed after approximately 1 second the following message appears and the adjustment value is automatically stored in the memory A or B selected in step 1 Note If a lens equipped with the automatic iris function is used the iris may experience hunting1 In these cases adjust the iris gain knob the knob marked IG IS S etc on the lens ÁSee the ...

Page 66: ...The white balance for the filter is automatically adjusted according to the setting position of the FILTER knob outside White balance memories The white balance has two memory systems A and B Adjustment values for each filter can automatically be stored in the memory corresponding to the setting A or B of the WHITE BAL switch The unit contains 4 filters making a total of 8 4q2 adjustment values wh...

Page 67: ...ting is changed to o30 dB ÁWhen the gamma ON OFF is changed Adjusting the Black Balance 1 Set the switches as shown in the figure 2 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the ABB side and then release the switch The switch returns to the center and the black balance is automatically adjusted 3 During the adjustment the following message will appear on the viewfinder screen How ever the message appears o...

Page 68: ...ded status ÁDuring black balance adjustment the gain selector circuit switches automatically In addition flicker and noise may appear on the viewfinder screen but this does not indicate a malfunction ÁThe black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Therefore be sure to set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF ÁIf black shading is not satisfactory even wh...

Page 69: ... shutter mode ÁIf the iris is set to AUTO the iris opens and the depth of the focuses decreases as the shutter speed rises Mode Standard SYNCHRO SCAN SUPER V Shutter speed 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 and 1 2000 seconds 248 steps in the range from 30 4 Hz to 250 Hz Application This mode is used to shoot clear images of quickly moving subjects This mode is used to reduce horizontal stripe pattern...

Page 70: ... SYNCHRO SCAN or SUPER V can be selected at the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setting menu 1 Perform the operations outlined in Changing the Display Mode page 56 and set the dis play mode to 2 or 3 at the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu 2 Press the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the SEL side The current shutter set ting appears in the setting change message display position on the viewfind...

Page 71: ...es button repeatedly to display the desired frequency The frequency can be switched continuously within the range of 30 4 Hz to 250 0 Hz 4 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen If S SCAN MODE SEL on ...

Page 72: ...of the mode or shutter speed to be set 4 The selected mode or speed changes from used ON to not used OFF and vice versa each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed 5 When menu operations have been completed set the MENU SET OFF switch to OFF The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder scr...

Page 73: ...that the level meter appears up to 0 dB at the maximum volume Limiter When the audio level is adjusted manually the limiter circuit operates with respect to excessive input Limiter circuit operation can be set to ON and OFF at the setting menu The factory set ting is off Adjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder The audio CH1 level can be adjusted by the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bott...

Page 74: ...optimal level cannot be set The maximum attenuation of the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel is about 20 dB When the optimal level cannot be set within this range adjust the level using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel Using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 controls at the bottom of the front panel and on the side panel Normally the control at the bottom of the front panel i...

Page 75: ...ing non drop frame mode 4 Set the time code using the SHIFT ITEM UP and DOWN buttons SHIFT ITEM button This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash Each time it is pressed the flashing digit moves to the right UP button This increments by 1 the figure of the flashing digit DOWN button This decrements by 1 the figure of the flashing digit 5 Set the TCG switch Set the switch to F RUN ...

Page 76: ... time it is pressed the flashing digit moves to the right UP DOWN buttons These increment decrement by 1 the figure of the flashing digit The hexadecimal characters A to F appear as follows 5 Set the F RUN R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN User bit memory function The user bit setting except for the real time is automatically stored in the memory and held even after the power is turned off However ca...

Page 77: ...tion can be locked to an external generator Example of connections for external locking Example 1 Locking the time code to an external signal Example 2 Connecting multiple units and using one unit as the reference External REF TC IN Multi cable conversion cable MASTER SLAVE SLAVE To the next unit TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN TC REF TC IN TC IN TC OUT TC OUT TC IN TC OUT TC IN REF REF SLAVE ...

Page 78: ...ntil the sync generator has stabilized Setting Time Data User bit setting during external locking When the time code is locked to an external source only the time data is locked to the time data of the time code from the external source Accordingly the user bit can be set independently for each unit The user bit can also be locked to the user bit of the time code from the external source ÁConsult ...

Page 79: ... In these cases wait until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2 2 Press the EJECT button The cassette holder opens Power ON 3 Check that there is no slack in the tape insert the cassette and then firmly close the cas sette holder Checking that there is no slack in the tape Press the reel in with your finger and turn it lightly in the direction of the arrow If the reel does not turn the...

Page 80: ... cassettes when the battery has run out Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power then turn on the power again and immedi ately hold down the EJECT button If there is still power remaining in the battery the cassette will be ejected However this operation should not be repeated Preventing Accidental Erasure Set the tab on the cassette to the SAVE side to prevent the recorded contents of ta...

Page 81: ...N and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted ÁIf the HUMID display appears wait until the display goes off ÁIf five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted replace the bat tery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack 3 Check that there are no cables etc around the cassette holder a...

Page 82: ...balance to stopping recording Turn on the power insert a cassette and then set the various switches as follows Iris AUTO AUDIO SELECT CH1 CH2 AUTO TCG F RUN or R RUN OUTPUT CAM AUTO KNEE ON GAIN Normally set to 0 dB When it is too dark it is set to the appropriate gain ...

Page 83: ... BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance 2 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the ABB side to adjust the black balance 3 Press the AUTO W B BAL switch to the AWB side to adjust the white balance For details on how to adjust the white balance read through the section entitled Adjusting the white balance black balance page 64 2 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom...

Page 84: ...er the time until re cording starts differs according to the setting of the VTR SAVE STBY switch ÁIf the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to SAVE recording starts about 2 seconds after the VTR START button is pressed ÁIf the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to STBY recording starts immediately after the VTR START button is pressed Successive shooting when the power is turned off while recording is paused 1 ...

Page 85: ...un the cassette has been ejected or when using a tape which has only been recorded part way 1 Press the PLAY button while watching the viewfinder screen and play back the tape 2 At the place where continuity between frames is to be provided press the PLAY or STOP button again to stop the tape 3 Press the RET button on the lens Preparations for frame to frame continuity are made about two seconds l...

Page 86: ...forward FF Audio output selection and volume adjustment for the playback signal are performed by the MONITOR switches and knobs on page 13 Rec Review If recording is paused and the RET button on the lens is pressed the tape is automatically re wound and the playback images for the last two seconds appear on the viewfinder This allows the recording status to be checked After playback the unit retur...

Page 87: ...viewfinder indicate the power supply status only for the internal VTR The power supply status for the external VTR should be checked at the external VTR TALLY lamp and REC lamp operation The unit s TALLY lamp and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder indicate the REC status of the unit when 26P CONTROL is set to BOTH When 26P CONTROL is set to ON these lamps indi cate the REC status of the external V...

Page 88: ...tton again sets both VTRs to the recording paused status If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording Even if one VTR comes to the end of its tape and stops the other VTR continues recording op eration Returning the VTRs to simultaneous recording status ÁIf the internal VTR came to the end of its tape replace the cassette and press the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of ...

Page 89: ...ons sets the internal VTR to stop rewind or fast for ward modes respectively However the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases Viewing playback images on the viewfinder Pressing the unit s PLAY button allows black and white playback images from the internal VTR tape to be viewed on the viewfinder Playback images from the external VTR cannot be viewed ...

Page 90: ...ting the 26 pin output adaptor ÁConsult your local dealer when mounting the adaptor 1 Set the unit s internal switches 1 Remove the side panel on the display window side 2 Remove the Printed Circuit Board holder and remove the CAMERA ENC Printed Circuit Board 3 Set SW101 and SW102 to the 26P side 2 Mount the 26 pin output adaptor CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board Printed Circuit Board Holder CAM ENC P...

Page 91: ...it and the VTR but ton of the lens will not function In these cases setting the 26P CONTROL function as noted above at the FUNCTION 3 5 page allows the external VTR to be operated in place of the inter nal VTR using the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens Starting recording Operate the external VTR to set it to recording paused status and press the VTR START button of the un...

Page 92: ...ch Internal VTR mode Description of what appears setting on viewfinder screen INT Recording Images shot by camera RET button does not function Recording paused What has been recorded 2 second rec review can be checked Playing Internal VTR s playback images RET button does not function Playback paused Search operation for successive shooting EXT Recording Return video signal which has been supplied...

Page 93: ...s out the TCG time code value indicates 00 00 00 00 At this time the time code value cannot be backed up In addition the BACK UP BATT EMPTY display appears in the viewfinder for 3 seconds when the POWER switch is set to ON to indicate that the battery must be replaced Consult your dealer when replacing the battery Backup Battery ...

Page 94: ... menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Item Variable VF Remarks range display CENTER MARK ON USER Center mark display ON OFF OFF ENG SAFETY ZONE OFF USER Safety zone switching display OFF 1 6 ENG MARKER CENTER MARK ON SAFETY ZONE 1...

Page 95: ... USER ENG USER ENG USER ENG USER ENG USER ENG USER ENG USER ENG USER ENG USER ENG Remarks Extender display ON OFF Shutter speed display ON OFF Remaining tape length display ON OFF Battery voltage display ON OFF Filter No display ON OFF AWB PRE A B display ON OFF Currently selected gain display ON OFF Audio level meter display ON OFF IRIS Only the f number is displayed SoIRIS Both the super iris ON...

Page 96: ...T ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu E ON OFF Item Variable VF Remarks range display ID EEEEEEEEEE USER Camera ID input ENG Item SYNCHRO SCAN SUPER V 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Synchro scan shutter speed settin...

Page 97: ...ge 1 30 4 1 61 7 1 250 VF display USER ENG Remarks Synchro shutter speed selection Item GAIN 0 dB GAIN p3 dB SHUTTER WHITE PRESET EXTENDER FILTER SUPER V Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks This selects whether or not the LED is lighted when the gain is any value other than 0 dB This selects whether or not the LED is lighte...

Page 98: ... TAPE END Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Battery near end audio ON OFF Battery end audio warning ON OFF Tape near end audio warning ON OFF Tape end audio warning ON OFF Item PHANTOM FRONT PHANTOM CH1 PHANTOM CH2 Variable range ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG Remarks Phantom microphone front usage selection ON Phantom microphone o48 V used ...

Page 99: ... OFF switching FRM1 Normal mode FRM2 Lag reduction mode Switch that determines whether AWB memory Ach Bch data is stored for each filter ON Ach and Bch memory only 2 memory units regardless of the filter OFF Data is stored for each filter 4q2r8 memory units Shockless AWB ON NORMAL SLOW FAST OFF switchingU Super iris S IRIS 30 dB OFF switching Synchro scan ON OFF switching ON S SCAN speed can be va...

Page 100: ... frame mode NDF Non drop frame mode LTC UB usage method selection USER User setting fixed value REAL Real time operation according to the TIME DATE time EXT When there is external TC input the UBG value is slave locked When there is no external input the user setting is used Selection for the recording pause hold time 10 10 minutes 20 20 minutes 30 30 minutes Battery type selectionF NiCd 12 12 V N...

Page 101: ... ENG Remarks Camera microphone input level selection Rear jack AUDIO CH1 input microphone level selection Rear jack AUDIO CH2 input microphone level selection Rear jack AUDIO CH1 CH2 input line input level selection Audio CH1 CH2 rear jack input selection STEREO Selects stereo input CH1 input is recorded in CH1 and CH2 input is recorded in CH2 MONO Selects monaural input The signals of CH1 and CH2...

Page 102: ...uttons executes the settings Item YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE TIME DATE SET Variable range 95 to 10 1 to 12 1 to 31 0 to 23 0 to 59 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Year setting Month setting Day setting Hour setting Minute setting Date time confirmation Note The seconds cannot be set The time always starts from the zero second setting The underlined setting in the Variable range column i...

Page 103: ...the number selected the wider the range across which the detail is eliminated Master gamma setting 0 01 steps ON OFF switching for mode which compensates low illumination black out Color compensation table selection The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holdi...

Page 104: ...etting V DTL detail level setting DTL coring setting H DTL frequency selection 1 2 5 MHz 4 4 MHz 2 3 MHz 5 4 5 MHz 3 3 5 MHz Dark detail setting It boosts the detail of the black areas LEVEL DEPEND setting It eliminates the detail only in the dark areas when the Y detail is boosted The higher the number selected the wider the range across which the detail is eliminated Master gamma setting 0 01 st...

Page 105: ...tting V DTL detail level setting DTL coring setting H DTL frequency selection 1 2 5 MHz 4 4 MHz 2 3 MHz 5 4 5 MHz 3 3 5 MHz Dark detail setting It boosts the detail of the black areas LEVEL DEPEND setting It eliminates the detail only in the dark areas when the Y detail is boosted The higher the number selected the wider the range across which the detail is eliminated Master gamma setting 0 01 ste...

Page 106: ...143 1 25 50 1 15 30 0 15 ON OFF VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Skin tone hue setting This sets the phase of the skin tone detection range It changes the hue in the phase direction Skin tone level setting This sets the intensity of the colors in the skin tone detection range It changes the level in the amplitude direction Skin tone width settingU Skin tone coring setting This changes the am...

Page 107: ...TO KNEE switch is set to OFF Manual knee point position setting Manual knee inclination setting White clip ON OFF switching White clip level setting The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting th...

Page 108: ...fers according to the camera Rch gamma compensation value for the master gamma Bch gamma compensation value for the master gamma Note The R FLARE G FLARE and B FLARE will not be initialized even when the initial ization default setting operation is performed The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch t...

Page 109: ...SER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIFT ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays the ENG menu Item MATRIX TABLE MATRIX R G MATRIX R B MATRIX G R MATRIX G B MATRIX B R MATRIX B G Variable range A B p31 o10 o31 p31 o10 o31 p31 o10 o31 p31 o10 o31 p31 o10 o31 p31 o10 o31 VF display ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Remarks Color adjustment table selection Color adjust...

Page 110: ... Auto iris target value setting The brightness iris is controlled using this value The higher the number selected the greater the brightness Auto iris peak average value ratio setting The closer the selected value is to 0 the greater the tendency toward AVE control the closer the selected value is to 100 the greater the tendency toward PEAK control Auto iris mode selection NORM1 Light metering ove...

Page 111: ... R G B 0 2 4 50 70 110 50 85 110 ON OFF SPOT VF OUT selection NAM N Additive Mix Signals with the highest level among R G and B are output VF DTL selection The detail of the VF signals is further boosted At the 0 setting the detail is the same as the main line ZEBRA1 DETECT level IRE value setting ZEBRA2 DETECT level IRE value setting ZEBRA2 ON OFF switching and SPOT selection FWhen ZEBRA2 is set ...

Page 112: ... menu display ON OFF VF DISPLAY item user menu display ON OFF CAMERA ID item user menu display ON OFF SHUTTER SPEED item user menu display ON OFF SYNCHRO SCAN item user menu display ON OFF LED item user menu display ON OFF MAIN FUNCTION item user menu display ON OFF BATT TAPE ALARM item user menu display ON OFF ON This switches the display ON OFF This switches the display OFF ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG E...

Page 113: ... OFF HIGH SETTING item user menu display ON OFF ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Setting Menu Screens MENU SELECT 2 3 Screen This page performs the menu page display ON OFF settings The ON OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an asterix E or period in front of the item on the screen E ON OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen...

Page 114: ...FF LEVEL 3 6 item user menu display ON OFF LEVEL 4 6 item user menu display ON OFF LEVEL 5 6 item user menu display ON OFF LEVEL 6 6 item user menu display ON OFF VF OPERATION item user menu display ON OFF LENS ADJ item user menu display ON OFF ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG E ON OFF The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode Menu screen display methods USER men...

Page 115: ...menu to the status when shipped from the factory ENG Item OPERATION DRUM RUNNING THREADING VTR SYSCON CAM SYSCON Variable range Remarks VF display Operating time with the power ON Drum rotating time Loading time Software version display Software version display ENG ENG ENG ENG Menu screen display methods USER menu Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu ENG menu Holding down the SHIF...

Page 116: ...e time code display position of the display window LCD and the VTR stops Countermeasures Clean the heads If images still cannot be recorded properly after the heads are cleaned consult your dealer Turn off the power and consult your dealer Lamps may flash briefly and then go off when tape running starts but this does not indicate trouble If tape running stops and the HUMID display does not go off ...

Page 117: ... F1 Flashes Flashes Flashes Flashes 1 time per secondF1 Lighted Flashes 1 time per second Lighted Flashes 1 time per second Flashes 4 times per second Flashes 1 time per second Flashes 4 times per second 1 of the 7 bars displayed 5 0 display inside the viewfinder flashes All 7 bars displayed 1 of the 7 bars displayed All 7 bars displayed F1 During recording F2 During playback fast forward or rewin...

Page 118: ...es 1 Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency 2 Do not turn the screw clockwise Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected Otherwise the mechanism may be damaged 3 After the tape is ejected the cassette holder will not lock into placed even when an attempt is made to close it Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism s operation and then clos...

Page 119: ...lay is lighted do not insert the tape until the display goes off Cleaning the Video Heads Use the AJ CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required Improper use of the cleaning cassette may damage the video heads Therefore read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use Cleaning the Viewfinder ÁDo not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfind...

Page 120: ...If five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted replace the bat tery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack 3 Check that there are no cables etc around the cassette holder and top panel and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder 4 Check the following items and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder ÁThe cassette is not set to the wr...

Page 121: ...to ON 3 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST 4 Insert the lens extender 5 Set the FILTER knob to any position other than 1 6 Press the SHUTTER switch repeatedly from the ON position to the SEL side and check that the shutter setting on the viewfinder screen changes 7 Aim the lens at an appropriate subject and turn the focus ring to bring the subject into focus Check the image appearing in the viewfind...

Page 122: ...nder is mounted set the extender to the used position to check that the extender functions properly Perform 1 Tape Running Inspections to 4 Earphone and Speaker Inspections below consecutively Inspecting the VTR Section 1 Tape Running Inspections 1 Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights 2 Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to STBY and check tha...

Page 123: ...heck that the earphone volume changes 5 Inspections when Using an External Microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 switch to REAR MIC 3 Aim the microphone at a sound source and check that the audio level meter in the display window and the audio level display inside the viewfinder change in accordance with the sound level Each c...

Page 124: ...nal processing 16 bit long operation 14 3 MHz 28 6 MHz Horizontal drive frequency 14 3 MHz Programmable gains 3 positions can be set from among p3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 and 30 dB Super gain 30 dB Shutter speeds 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 and 1 2000 sec Synchro scan mode 1 30 4 1 57 4 sec 1 61 7 1 250 sec Lens mount 1 2 Bayonet type Sensitivity F8 2000 lux 89 9 reflection Minimum subject brigh...

Page 125: ...ack time Approx 66 min using the AJ P66MP FF REW time Approx 3 min using the AJ P66MP Connectors Input AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLRX2 3 pin female MIC LINE switchable balanced more than 10 kohm MIC Menu setting to p60 p50 p40 dBu LINE Menu setting to p6 0 o4 dBu MIC IN XLR 3 pin female Phantom o48 V balanced 3 kohm Menu setting to p60 p50 p40 dBu GENLOCK IN BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Output CAMERA OUT BNC 1 0 Vp...

Page 126: ...xternal VTR to the 26 pin inter face AJ YA700PF 26 pin output adaptor for connecting an external VTR to the 26 pin interface AQ EC1 extension control unit Connection cables Áfor connecting an external VTR to the 26 pin interface Áfor connecting an external VTR to the 14 pin 26 pin interface ÁSHAN C12TCA multi connector cable FVideo input connector can only be used for return video input Audio comp...

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