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 SD memory card connector [SD CARD]

The SD memory card (optional accessory) is inserted 
here.
For the recording items, refer to the “Table of the 
adjustment setting ranges”. (See pages  to 4.)

SD memory cards whose operation has been 
authenticated (recommended)
Cards made by Panasonic Corporation with a memory 
size of  GB or less (SD-HC memory cards are not 
supported)

 SD Logo is a trademark.

This unit definitely does not have any recording 
function at all.

Note

 Menu switch [MENU]

When this switch is pressed, the camera’s user menu is 
output; when it is pressed again, the menu screen display 
is cleared.

 JOG dial button

Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed 
moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings 
are established by operating this dial button.
For details on the menu operations, refer to the section 
on the menu operations.

 Electronic shutter selector switch [SHUTTER]

This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be 
used. When it is set to the SEL position, the shutter 
speed is switched in the preset range.
It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the 
camera.

 AWB/ABB start switch [AUTO W/B BAL]

This is used for conducting automatic white balance 
adjustments (AWB) or automatic black balance 
adjustments (ABB).
It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the 
camera.

 Lens connector [LENS]

The lens cable is connected to this connector.

 Front MIC1 connector [MIC1]

A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. 
When using the microphone, set the MIC1 selector 
switch 

 to front MIC. (See page 17.)

The power supply for the microphone can be connected 
from this connector. What kind power is to be supplied is 
set using the MIC1 power selector switch.

 VF connector [VF]

The ˝ viewfinder cable is connected to this connector.

 Rear VF connector

This D-sub connector is used for Viewfinder interface.

 Back light switch [LIGHT]

This light switch is used to make it easier to read the 
characters on the camera’s back panel.
The brightness can be adjusted using the camera menu.

 MIC1 Talk LED [TALK]

This LED lights up green when the INCOM1 MIC is 
operational.
It blinks when the MIC has been forcibly set to OFF by a 
remote control operation.

 MIC2 Talk LED [TALK]

This LED lights up green when the INCOM MIC is 
operational.
It blinks when the MIC has been forcibly set to OFF by a 
remote control operation.

 MIC2 selector switch [LINE/MIC]

This switch is used to select LINE or MIC for the input 
signals.

 Buildup unit I/F

This signal interface connector is used to connect the 
Buildup unit.

 Tally output connector [TALLY OUT]

The R or G tally signal is output from this connector 
(open collector). A DC 1 V power supply (up to 1.0 A) 
can also be supplied.
If the current exceeds the rating, the power is turned off 
forcibly.

Controls and their functions

Summary of Contents for AK-HC3500E

Page 1: ...rmat Camera Die Bedienungsanleitung in Deutsch ist als PDF Datei in der CD ROM enthalten Le mode d emploi en français est fourni sous forme de fichier PDF sur le CD ROM Le istruzioni per l uso in italiano sono contenute in un file PDF sul CD ROM Las instrucciones de funcionamiento en español se encuentran en un archivo PDF del CD ROM Документ Инструкция по эксплуатации на русском языке находится в...

Page 2: ...isk of fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock keep this equipment away from all liquids Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment CAUTION Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing To reduce the risk of e...

Page 3: ...on applications for analog audio signals Other connecting cables IEEE1394 USB Use double shielded cables which provide quality performance for high frequency applications as connecting cables When connecting to the DVI signal terminal use a cable with a ferrite core If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core s they must be attached on cable s following instructions in this manual 3 Performanc...

Page 4: ...I chip which is mounted in the camera head and supports 14 bit A D conversion This chip processes the gamma knee detail matrix and other process signals delivers the kind of multi functionality high quality and high stability that digital technology alone can provide and improves the operating ease The 14 bit A D converter is instrumental in creating a stable wide dynamic circuit with a high signa...

Page 5: ...ocessing yielding a high reliability more functions and enhanced operating ease as a result Multi functional enhancer In addition to the many functions such as skin DTL there is a choice of 30 boost frequencies Designed to achieve low noise levels of below NC15 Power consumption can be reduced since the fan mode can be switched according to the situation in which the camera system is being applied...

Page 6: ... for coated lenses to clean the surface of the lens or prism in the event that it should become dirty Use a dry cloth to clean the camera if it is dirty In case the dirt is hard to remove use mild detergent and wipe gently Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of spot lights or bright lights as well as light reflecting objects and surfaces Take immediate action if ever the camera s...

Page 7: ... Controls and their functions ...

Page 8: ... Controls and their functions ...

Page 9: ...LEMO This is used to connect with the CCU camera control unit using the optical fibre cable When it is not in use cover it with its protective cap Camera power switch POWER This is used to select the camera power input power supplied from the CCU or from an external connector and turn the power ON and OFF Power LED This lights up green when power is supplied to the camera When the camera s power s...

Page 10: ... devices Camera HD SDI output1 connector BNC HD SDI1 The camera HD SDI images are output from this connector Camera HD SDI output2 connector BNC HD SDI2 Camera images VF images or RET images can be selected on the camera menu to output HD SDI signals from this connector Optional video connector BNC AUX This is an auxiliary input output connector The HD analogue Y input or Prompt2 output when the C...

Page 11: ...ed and the filter local LED lights the optical filter can be adjusted manually When it is pressed again the optical filter can be controlled by the ROP Filter local LED LOCAL While this LED is lit the optical filter can be adjusted manually Monitor output selector switch MONI SEL This is used to select the viewfinder image and the HD SDI2 image Y NAM R G B in the VF OUT status ND filter selector k...

Page 12: ...CU is connected to the camera Lens connector LENS The lens cable is connected to this connector Front MIC1 connector MIC1 A microphone optional accessory is connected here When using the microphone set the MIC1 selector switch to front MIC See page 17 The power supply for the microphone can be connected from this connector What kind power is to be supplied is set using the MIC1 power selector swit...

Page 13: ...ace Lens clamp lever 4 Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the lens connector Lens connector For details on handling the lens refer to the instructions that accompany the lens Depending on the lens mounted it may be necessary to perform the following lens and camera adjustments 1 Flange back adjustment for the lens 2 Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens 3 White sha...

Page 14: ...is to manual and open the iris 3 Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video output level is obtained at a distance of about 3 metres from the flange back adjustment chart If the video level is too high use a filter or shutter 4 Loosen the screw that secures the F f flange focus ring Depending on the lens concerned this ring may be marked as the F b flange back ring Note 5 Set the zo...

Page 15: ...knob 3 Tighten the stopper screw securely Stopper screw 4 Connect the plug to the VF connector When connecting the plug to the VF connector ensure that it is fully and securely inserted Note Detaching the viewfinder 1 Check that the camera s POWER switch is at the OFF position 2 Loosen the stopper screw pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the viewfinder along and off the plate Stopper...

Page 16: ...rew Stopper screw Forward or backward position adjustment 1 Rotate the viewfinder forward backward position fixing lever towards the outside to release it from the locked position Viewfinder forward backward position fixing lever Viewfinder 2 Move the viewfinder forward or backward to adjust its position 3 Rotate the viewfinder forward backward position fixing lever in the opposite direction until...

Page 17: ... can be mounted on the viewfinder 1 Open the microphone holder Microphone holder 2 Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw Clamp screw 3 Connect the microphone cable to the front MIC1 connector on the camera Front MIC1 connector 4 If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded so requires set the MIC1 selector switch to FRONT MIC MIC1 selector switch ...

Page 18: ...d Now check that the camera is secured properly Detaching the camera from the tripod attachment While pushing the red lever move the black lever in the direction of the arrow and slide the camera toward the back Red lever Tripod attachment Black lever Note If the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to its original position after the camera has been detached push the red lever again and si...

Page 19: ...lled The basic system configuration includes the lens Multi Format Camera viewfinder camera control unit CCU and remote operation panel ROP System block diagram Microphone Kit AJ MC700 2 Electronic HD Viewfinder AJ HVF21 Handy lens Multi Format Camera AK HC3500 Tripod Attachment SHAN TM700 SD memory card Master Setup Unit AK MSU935 8 LCD Viewfinder AK HVF931A Remote Operation Panel AK HRP931 AK HR...

Page 20: ...aneously by remote control It can be operated together with the ROP 2 Electronic HD Viewfinder 2 VF AJ HVF21 This is the viewfinder for the Multi Format Camera 8 LCD Viewfinder 8 LCD VF AK HVF931A This is the LCD viewfinder for the Multi Format Camera It can be used at the same time as the 2 viewfinder It can still be operated when the system is built up Buildup Unit AK HBU3500 A large sized lens ...

Page 21: ...able Before proceeding with the connections set the CCU power switch to the OFF position Connect the optical cable to the Multi Format Camera and CCU Connect the ROP cable to the CCU and ROP When the camera power switch is set to ON after the CCU main power switch has been set to ON the camera can be controlled using the ROP Upon completion of shooting set the CCU camera power switch and main powe...

Page 22: ...ctions 2 with Buildup Unit Large lens Buildup Unit AK HBU3500 8 LCD Viewfinder AK HVF931A Multi Format Camera AK HC3500 Remote Operation Panel AK HRP931 AK HRP935 Camera Control Unit AK HCU3550 ROP cable Optical cable ...

Page 23: ...C3500 Multi Format Camera 12 AK HC3500 Camera Control Unit 11 AK HCU3550 Camera Control Unit 12 AK HCU3550 Remote Operation Panel 11 AK HRP931 AK HRP935 Remote Operation Panel 12 AK HRP931 AK HRP935 Buildup Unit AK HBU3500 Optical cable Optical cable Optical cable A multiple number of cameras up to 12 units can be controlled in one location using the MSU The cameras can be controlled by both the R...

Page 24: ... This indicates the automatic adjustment memory selected for the white balance A The WHITE BAL switch is set to A B The WHITE BAL switch is set to B P The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST Gain display This indicates the video amplifier s gain setting in dB which has been selected by the gain selector switch Audio CH1 and CH2 displays The audio levels are displayed here separately for audio CH1 and ...

Page 25: ...a s auto functions Set Status AUTO to ON at VF Display2 under Operation When AWB is executed 1 AWB LOW LIGHT Auto white balance cannot be executed because the light quantity is insufficient Set the light quantity to the appropriate level 2 AWB HIGH LIGHT Auto white balance cannot be executed because the light quantity is excessive Set the light quantity to the appropriate level 3 AWB R Bch NG Out ...

Page 26: ...OFF Center Mark SEL 3 Line Width 3 Marker Level 100 2 When the JOG dial is pressed the setting of the item indicated by the arrow flashes VF Setting1 Side Modu SW OFF Side Modu LVL 15 Zone Mark 4 3 Safety Mark1 16 9 Safety Area1 93 Safety Mark2 4 3 Safety Area2 93 Center Mark OFF Center Mark SEL 3 Line Width 3 Marker Level 100 3 Turn the JOG dial to change the setting VF Setting1 Side Modu SW OFF ...

Page 27: ...RET1 ID ABCDE RET2 ID IJKLM RET3 ID QRSTU RET4 ID YZ012 Gain SW LOW 0dB Gain SW MID 6dB Gain SW HIGH 12dB ID Character ABCDEFGHIJ RET C Select 1 RET A RET B RET C 2 Turn the JOG dial to change the setting Setting3 RET1 ID AMCDE RET2 ID IJKLM RET3 ID QRSTU RET4 ID YZ012 Gain SW LOW 0dB Gain SW MID 6dB Gain SW HIGH 12dB ID Character ABCDEFGHIJ RET C Select 1 RET A RET B RET C 3 When the JOG dial is ...

Page 28: ... Focus for setting the focus value display to ON or OFF Extender for setting the lens extender display to ON or OFF MONI OUT for setting the monitor output selection display to ON or OFF Filter for setting the ND CC filter display to ON or OFF M Gain for setting the gain display to ON or OFF Shutter for setting the electronic shutter display to ON or OFF 5600K for setting the 5600K effect to ON or...

Page 29: ...the gain is other than 0 dB Black Gamma for displaying the status when the black gamma is ON VF FAN Speed for controlling the fan speed of the CRT viewfinder Peak Slice for setting the peak slice function Peak FREQ for selecting the peak frequency INCOM Set 1 INC1 MIC Type for selecting the type of intercom1 microphone INC1 MIC Gain for setting the gain of intercom1 microphone INC1 MIC Power for s...

Page 30: ...W R G B for adjusting the H SAW H PARA R G B for adjusting the H PARA V SAW R G B for adjusting the V SAW V PARA R G B for adjusting the V PARA Gamma adjustments Gamma Gamma for setting the gamma to ON or OFF Gamma M for adjusting the master gamma Gamma R for adjusting the R gamma Gamma B for adjusting the B gamma Black Gamma for setting the black gamma to ON or OFF Black Gamma M for adjusting the...

Page 31: ...ce for selecting the detail source DTL_Clip for adjusting the clip on the detail side DTL_Clip for adjusting the clip on the detail side Detail adjustments2 Detail2 DTL_Knee for adjusting the knee compensation on the detail side DTL_Knee for adjusting the knee compensation on the detail side Knee DTL for adjusting the knee detail gain Skin tone detail adjustments1 Skin Tone1 Skin Tone DTL for sett...

Page 32: ... White V PARA in the lens file data Store for storing the lens file Cancel Cinema Gamma SW for setting the cinema gamma to ON or OFF Cinema Gamma SEL for adjusting the cinema gamma Black STR LVL for adjusting the stretch level of the cinema gamma Dynamic LVL for adjusting the dynamic level of the cinema gamma Knee Point for adjusting the knee point of the cinema gamma Knee Slope for adjusting the ...

Page 33: ...3M 6 8M D1 Offset Gain 0 to 5 0 D1 Crisp 0 to 63 0 VBS Peak FREQ 2 0M 2 3M 2 7M 3 4M 4 5M 6 8M 13M 6 8M VBS Offset Gain 0 to 5 0 VBS Crisp 0 to 63 0 Cursor Cursor OFF ON OFF Cursor Memory ADJ 1 2 1 2 ADJ H Position 0 to 255 127 V Position 0 to 255 127 Width 0 to 255 127 Height 0 to 255 127 BOX CROSS BOX CROSS BOX Store Memory MEM1 MEM2 MEM1 EXECUTE NO YES VF Display1 F Number OFF ON OFF Zoom OFF O...

Page 34: ... Lens PORTABLE BOX BOX Rear ROP VR CAM CCU CAM LED Gamma Off OFF ON OFF Shutter OFF ON OFF Extender OFF ON OFF MONI OUT OFF ON OFF FAN Off OFF ON OFF Master Gain OFF ON OFF Black Gamma OFF ON OFF 7 VF VF FAN Speed NORM LOW NORM Peak Slice OFF LOW MID HIGH OFF Peak FREQ 8 MHz 15 MHz 8 MHz INCOM Set 1 INC1 MIC Type DYN ECM CBN DYN INC1 MIC Gain 12 dB to 12 dB in 3 dB increments 0 dB INC1 MIC Power O...

Page 35: ...ain G 800 to 800 0 Gain B 800 to 800 0 White SHD Correct OFF ON ON H SAW R G B 100 to 100 0 H PARA R G B 100 to 100 0 V SAW R G B 100 to 100 0 V PARA R G B 100 to 100 0 Gamma Gamma OFF ON ON Gamma M 0 600 to 0 300 0 450 Gamma R 75 to 75 0 Gamma B 75 to 75 0 Black Gamma OFF ON OFF Black Gamma M 32 to 32 0 Black Gamma R 20 to 20 0 Black Gamma B 20 to 20 0 DRS SW OFF ON OFF Effect Depth 1 to 5 5 Init...

Page 36: ... to 127 0 B_Mg Phase 128 to 127 0 Color Correct2 Matrix OFF ON OFF Linear OFF A B A 12axes OFF A B A Mg Satu 128 to 127 0 Mg Phase 128 to 127 0 Mg_R Satu 128 to 127 0 Mg_R Phase 128 to 127 0 R Satu 128 to 127 0 R Phase 128 to 127 0 R_Ye Satu 128 to 127 0 R_Ye Phase 128 to 127 0 Ye Satu 128 to 127 0 Ye Phase 128 to 127 0 Ye_G Satu 128 to 127 0 Ye_G Phase 128 to 127 0 Detail1 V DTL 0 to 63 22 H DTL ...

Page 37: ...or OFF ON OFF H Cursor 1 to 1920 960 V Cursor 1 to 540 270 ZEBRA OFF A B A B OFF Effect MEM A B A B A B Skin Tone2 Skin Tone DTL OFF ON OFF MEM A Skin Tone Crisp 63 to 0 to 63 0 Phase 0 to 359 0 Width 0 to 255 0 Saturation 0 to 255 0 MEM B Skin Tone Crisp 63 to 0 to 63 0 Phase 0 to 359 0 Width 0 to 255 0 Saturation 0 to 255 0 Table of adjustment setting ranges ...

Page 38: ...it EXT Lens magnification display File Filename Gain R 100 to 100 0 Gain G 100 to 100 0 Gain B 100 to 100 0 Flare R 100 to 100 0 Flare G 100 to 100 0 Flare B 100 to 100 0 W H SAW R G B 100 to 100 0 W H PARA R G B 100 to 100 0 W V SAW R G B 100 to 100 0 W V PARA R G B 100 to 100 0 Store NO YES Cancel NO YES Iris Cont Auto Iris OFF ON When only the camera is used Auto Iris is ON OFF When only the ca...

Page 39: ...0 Shutter Shutter OFF ON OFF SYNCHRO OFF ON OFF Mode Fixed at SHUTTER SHUTTER Speed When SHUTTER is ON SYNCHRO is OFF 60 100 125 250 500 1000 1500 2000 When SHUTTER is ON SYNCHRO is ON 51 5 Hz to 6250 Hz When SHUTTER is OFF SYNCHRO is ON 51 5 Hz to 6250 Hz When SHUTTER is OFF SYNCHRO is OFF 60 100 125 250 500 1000 1500 2000 When SHUTTER is ON SYNCHRO is OFF 60 When SHUTTER is ON SYNCHRO is ON 51 5...

Page 40: ...r of the file to be loaded or stored here Setting range 1 to 8 The files on the SD memory card have filenames which range from 3500cm01 dat for File No 1 to 3500cm08 dat for File No 8 The SD memory card may not work properly if files have been edited using a personal computer or other device Ensure that a format compliant with the SD standard is used for the SD memory card Notes EXECUTE The item s...

Page 41: ...ARPHONE HSJ0927 0160209 Hoshiden Pin Signal 1 PHONE_GND 2 PHONE_OUT 3 TRUNK HR10A 10R 12SC Hirose Pin Signal 1 CMD OUT0 H 2 CMD OUT0 C 3 CMD IN0 H 4 CMD IN0 C 5 CMD OUT1 H 6 CMD OUT1 C 7 CMD IN H 8 CMD IN1 C 9 10 DGND 11 12 LENS HR10A 10R 12SC Hirose Pin Signal 1 LENS_RETSW 2 LENS_VTRSW 3 AGND 4 ENF_SERVO 5 IRIS_CONT 6 LENS 12V 7 IRIS_POSI 8 H_IRIS_A R 9 EXTENDER 10 ZOOM_POSI 11 FOCUS_POS L_RXD 12...

Page 42: ...42 External dimension drawings Unit mm 360 260 105 135 ...

Page 43: ...rolled separately for PGM1 and PGM2 3 HD SDI1 HD SDI2 output HD signal 0 8 V p p 75 ohms BNC The HD SDI2 signal output can be added to the regular images using the camera menu item setting and switched to the VF or RET image output 4 Prompt output VBS signal 1 V p p 75 ohms BNC G L input Tri level SYNC or black burst BNC Selected using a switch 5 AUX BNC HD RET input HD analogue signal 1 V p p 75 ...

Page 44: ...g For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equ...

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