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Contents Safety Precautions 2 General and Features 5 ¡Features of the Camera Section . . . . . 5 ¡Features of the VTR Section 8 ¡System Configuration 9 Controls and Their Functions.../Status Display Section . . . . . 22 Power Supply ¡Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack 23 ¡Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack 24 ¡Using a Sony Battery Pack 26 ¡Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack 27 ¡... the Display Mode 58 ¡Setting the Marker Displays 58 ¡Setting the Camera ID 59 Bold letters should be set or adjusted immediately after purchase. -3-
Contents Safety Precautions 2 General and Features 5 ¡Features of the Camera Section . . . . . 5 ¡Features of the VTR Section 8 ¡System Configuration 9 Controls and Their Functions.../Status Display Section . . . . . 22 Power Supply ¡Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack 23 ¡Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack 24 ¡Using a Sony Battery Pack 26 ¡Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack 27 ¡... the Display Mode 58 ¡Setting the Marker Displays 58 ¡Setting the Camera ID 59 Bold letters should be set or adjusted immediately after purchase. -3-
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...¡Preventing Accidental Erasure 88 Recording ¡Basic Procedures 89 ¡Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras 128 Inspections Before Shooting ¡Inspection Preparations 129 ¡Inspecting the Camera Section 129 ¡Inspecting the Viewfinder 130 ¡Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions 131... ¡Inspecting the VTR Section 131 Specifications ¡General 133 ¡Camera Section 133 ¡Viewfinder 133 ...
...¡Preventing Accidental Erasure 88 Recording ¡Basic Procedures 89 ¡Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras 128 Inspections Before Shooting ¡Inspection Preparations 129 ¡Inspecting the Camera Section 129 ¡Inspecting the Viewfinder 130 ¡Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions 131... ¡Inspecting the VTR Section 131 Specifications ¡General 133 ¡Camera Section 133 ¡Viewfinder 133 ...
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...the power for the unit is turned off, so there is no time to adjust the white balance, etc. -5- Features of the Camera Section The camera section of video gain selections Gain values can be set , black balance and white balance can hold four adjustment values each time the ...to PCMCIA standard ratings as high picture quality and sensitivity, mobility, dustproofing and dampproofing, etc. General and Features The AJ-PD900W combines a color video camera, which features a 520,000-pixel high-sensitivity M-FIT 3-CCD configuration and an on-chip lens, with little noise to be obtained even when ...
...the power for the unit is turned off, so there is no time to adjust the white balance, etc. -5- Features of the Camera Section The camera section of video gain selections Gain values can be set , black balance and white balance can hold four adjustment values each time the ...to PCMCIA standard ratings as high picture quality and sensitivity, mobility, dustproofing and dampproofing, etc. General and Features The AJ-PD900W combines a color video camera, which features a 520,000-pixel high-sensitivity M-FIT 3-CCD configuration and an on-chip lens, with little noise to be obtained even when ...
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... unit's power supply, the remaining battery level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of SMPTE/SNG color bar and reference audio signals The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE type color bar signal to facilitate color monitor adjustments, and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to...
... unit's power supply, the remaining battery level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of SMPTE/SNG color bar and reference audio signals The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE type color bar signal to facilitate color monitor adjustments, and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to...
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Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the internal VTR. Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P), recording can be operated by the external VTR instead of the camera section functions to be performed by remote control. -7-
Remote control Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the internal VTR. Recording by an external VTR When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P), recording can be operated by the external VTR instead of the camera section functions to be performed by remote control. -7-
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... WX-RA700 Shoulder belt Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon/Canon 5w EVF mount adaptor AJ-QVF900 5w EVF AJ-VF53 5w EVF mount adaptor AJ-YA711 Camera/VTR AJ-PD900W 26P/12P output adaptor AJ-YA900P Battery case SHAN-B220 Battery case AU-M402H Battery case/ Battery holder VTR cable VTR Multi... connector cable SHAN-C12TCA Panasonic Battery AU-BP220 Sony Battery NP-1 Panasonic Battery AU-BP402 Anton Bauer Battery Sony Battery BP-90 BP-L60/BP-L90 Battery charger AG-B425 AC adaptor AJ-B75...
... WX-RA700 Shoulder belt Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon/Canon 5w EVF mount adaptor AJ-QVF900 5w EVF AJ-VF53 5w EVF mount adaptor AJ-YA711 Camera/VTR AJ-PD900W 26P/12P output adaptor AJ-YA900P Battery case SHAN-B220 Battery case AU-M402H Battery case/ Battery holder VTR cable VTR Multi... connector cable SHAN-C12TCA Panasonic Battery AU-BP220 Sony Battery NP-1 Panasonic Battery AU-BP402 Anton Bauer Battery Sony Battery BP-90 BP-L60/BP-L90 Battery charger AG-B425 AC adaptor AJ-B75...
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...used to adjust the contrast of the eyecup ® in the forward-backward direction. ´ Viewfinder stopper screw To detach the viewfinder ¢ from the camera, loosen this screw and then detach the viewfinder. - 14 - can also be seen. £ PEAKING control This is not displayed. The displaying of... parts with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with the dioptric power of the camera's operator. ® Eye cup © Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder ...
...used to adjust the contrast of the eyecup ® in the forward-backward direction. ´ Viewfinder stopper screw To detach the viewfinder ¢ from the camera, loosen this screw and then detach the viewfinder. - 14 - can also be seen. £ PEAKING control This is not displayed. The displaying of... parts with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with the dioptric power of the camera's operator. ® Eye cup © Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder ...
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... output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated. ∞ GAIN (gain selector) switch This is used when the images shot by the camera have been selected. » OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting positions BARS CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF CAM, AUTO KNEE ON Color bar signals are output. When ... this position for shooting in the following cases: ¡When adjusting the video monitor ¡When recording color bar signals The images shot by the camera are output. Set the switch to this to ON when using the electronic shutter. The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated in cases like these settings...
... output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated. ∞ GAIN (gain selector) switch This is used when the images shot by the camera have been selected. » OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting positions BARS CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF CAM, AUTO KNEE ON Color bar signals are output. When ... this position for shooting in the following cases: ¡When adjusting the video monitor ¡When recording color bar signals The images shot by the camera are output. Set the switch to this to ON when using the electronic shutter. The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated in cases like these settings...
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... can be monitored. during playback, playback images can be performed simultaneously with the unit's built-in black and white). ∂ CAM OUT (camera output) connector (BNC) This outputs the composite video signals (75∞ termination, rated level). During recording, EE images can be monitored; ...Even while the VTR is playing back, the camera's images are output at all times. - 17 - µ ∂ ¥ ≥ ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the...
... can be monitored. during playback, playback images can be performed simultaneously with the unit's built-in black and white). ∂ CAM OUT (camera output) connector (BNC) This outputs the composite video signals (75∞ termination, rated level). During recording, EE images can be monitored; ...Even while the VTR is playing back, the camera's images are output at all times. - 17 - µ ∂ ¥ ≥ ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the...
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...Compared with the STBY position, less power is temporarily stopped (REC PAUSE). It takes longer for 3 seconds. It does not affect the camera's output signals. ∫ SUPER GAIN button (inside the viewfinder lights. When it is pressed, the gain is pressed in the SAVE ...Functions ∑ ∏π ∫ª Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) ∑ VTR START button When this button is kept depressed, the camera's setting status is pressed again, recording stops. When 30 dB is allotted to 30 dB and OFF. The cylinder is pressed, the switch settings are...
...Compared with the STBY position, less power is temporarily stopped (REC PAUSE). It takes longer for 3 seconds. It does not affect the camera's output signals. ∫ SUPER GAIN button (inside the viewfinder lights. When it is pressed, the gain is pressed in the SAVE ...Functions ∑ ∏π ∫ª Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) ∑ VTR START button When this button is kept depressed, the camera's setting status is pressed again, recording stops. When 30 dB is allotted to 30 dB and OFF. The cylinder is pressed, the switch settings are...
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... items. |Note{ This switch functions differently depending on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector. ƒ SHIFT/ITEM button Each time this connector when the camera section is to be subject to genlock operation or when the time code is pressed, the cursor moves on which can be locked externally. - 20...
... items. |Note{ This switch functions differently depending on the viewfinder screen through VIDEO OUT connector. ƒ SHIFT/ITEM button Each time this connector when the camera section is to be subject to genlock operation or when the time code is pressed, the cursor moves on which can be locked externally. - 20...
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... on the lens to the LENS connector. LENS Connector ¡See the Handling Instructions provided with the lens for lens handling. |Note{ The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be mounted. 1.
... on the lens to the LENS connector. LENS Connector ¡See the Handling Instructions provided with the lens for lens handling. |Note{ The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be mounted. 1.
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... the lens iris is not within this range, adjust the position of the light source, etc. (Be sure to set the electronic shutter to the camera. Adjusting the White Shading Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to L (0 dB). White shading adjustment procedure 1 Mount a lens to OFF.) - 31...
... the lens iris is not within this range, adjust the position of the light source, etc. (Be sure to set the electronic shutter to the camera. Adjusting the White Shading Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to L (0 dB). White shading adjustment procedure 1 Mount a lens to OFF.) - 31...
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... Equipment To the AUDIO OUT Connector WX-RA700 Wireless Receiver WX-R980 Camera Attachment AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch of the camera attachment (1) and detach the microphone in the upward direction (2). Connecting an Audio Component When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless re- Mounting a Wireless...
... Equipment To the AUDIO OUT Connector WX-RA700 Wireless Receiver WX-R980 Camera Attachment AUDIO IN switch: Set the AUDIO IN switch of the camera attachment (1) and detach the microphone in the upward direction (2). Connecting an Audio Component When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless re- Mounting a Wireless...
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... to a tripod, use an optional tripod attachment. 1 Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod attachment. Care should be taken as the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the direction of gravity. When detaching the tripod attachment Hold down the red lever and move ... along the grooves until a clicking sound is heard. Select the attachment hole in the direction of the universal head's camera mounting screw. Tripod Attachment 2 Mount the camera to the tripod. Red Lever Black Lever |Note{ When the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position...
... to a tripod, use an optional tripod attachment. 1 Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod attachment. Care should be taken as the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the direction of gravity. When detaching the tripod attachment Hold down the red lever and move ... along the grooves until a clicking sound is heard. Select the attachment hole in the direction of the universal head's camera mounting screw. Tripod Attachment 2 Mount the camera to the tripod. Red Lever Black Lever |Note{ When the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position...
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... unit. ¡The lens iris (IRIS) control of the unit and AQ-EC1 are erased when the unit's POWER switch is set to OFF. O U T P U T GAIN CAMERA TEST BAR 9 0 -3 (dB) 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 SHUTTER 1/250 ON 1/125 1/100 OFF WHITE BALANCE A B PRE PAINTING AUTO W/B BALANCE R GAIN AWB ABB ECU ON...IRIS ECU Connector ON PAGE UP ITEM DWN OFF SELECT CONTROL SET UP ON STORE AQ-EC1 |Notes{ ¡The POWER switches of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control. Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit ...
... unit. ¡The lens iris (IRIS) control of the unit and AQ-EC1 are erased when the unit's POWER switch is set to OFF. O U T P U T GAIN CAMERA TEST BAR 9 0 -3 (dB) 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 SHUTTER 1/250 ON 1/125 1/100 OFF WHITE BALANCE A B PRE PAINTING AUTO W/B BALANCE R GAIN AWB ABB ECU ON...IRIS ECU Connector ON PAGE UP ITEM DWN OFF SELECT CONTROL SET UP ON STORE AQ-EC1 |Notes{ ¡The POWER switches of the camera section functions to be operated by remote control. Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit ...
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...display settings Setup card Used function settings Selection of battery/tape end alarm Used function settings Time and date settings Camera settings Camera settings Viewfinder operations Lens adjustments User menu ON/OFF settings Automatic shading adjustments Resetting the setting menu -- The setting...of the functions for a detailed description of each page. Reference Setting the Marker Displays Setting Display Items Setting the Camera ID Display Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the ! Selecting Functions Selecting Functions Selecting Functions Recording ...
...display settings Setup card Used function settings Selection of battery/tape end alarm Used function settings Time and date settings Camera settings Camera settings Viewfinder operations Lens adjustments User menu ON/OFF settings Automatic shading adjustments Resetting the setting menu -- The setting...of the functions for a detailed description of each page. Reference Setting the Marker Displays Setting Display Items Setting the Camera ID Display Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the Electronic Shutter Setting the ! Selecting Functions Selecting Functions Selecting Functions Recording ...
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... D I SPLAY - ¢D I SP MODE : 3 EXTENDER : ON SHUT TER : ON TAPE : ON BA T T ERY : ON F I L TER : ON WH I TE : ON GA I N : ON LEVEL METER : CH1 IRIS : S+ I R I S CAMERA I D : OFF The page can also be changed using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows. ¡PAGEµUP: The menu page is operated using...
... D I SPLAY - ¢D I SP MODE : 3 EXTENDER : ON SHUT TER : ON TAPE : ON BA T T ERY : ON F I L TER : ON WH I TE : ON GA I N : ON LEVEL METER : CH1 IRIS : S+ I R I S CAMERA I D : OFF The page can also be changed using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows. ¡PAGEµUP: The menu page is operated using...
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...balance memory display ¡Gain value display ¡Level meter display ¡Iris value/super iris ON status display ¡Camera ID display ¡The camera ID is pressed. The setting switches to OFF. The page on which can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN ...I SP MODE : 3 EXTENDER : ON SHUT TER : ON TAPE : ON BA T T ERY : ON F I L TER : ON WH I TE : ON GA I N : ON LEVEL METER : CH1 IRIS : S+ I R I S CAMERA I D : OFF 3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting. Repeat steps 3 and 4 when setting display ON/OFF...
...balance memory display ¡Gain value display ¡Level meter display ¡Iris value/super iris ON status display ¡Camera ID display ¡The camera ID is pressed. The setting switches to OFF. The page on which can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN ...I SP MODE : 3 EXTENDER : ON SHUT TER : ON TAPE : ON BA T T ERY : ON F I L TER : ON WH I TE : ON GA I N : ON LEVEL METER : CH1 IRIS : S+ I R I S CAMERA I D : OFF 3 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting. Repeat steps 3 and 4 when setting display ON/OFF...