Hitachi Z3000w Manual

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  White and black balance adjustment
Auto white balance error messages
If auto white balance adjustment fails, the following error messages appear on the viewfinder screen for about 6
seconds.
Message Cause Correction

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  White and black balance adjustment
Black balance adjustment
Black balance requires adjustment in the following situations.
ÔEquipment being used for the first time
ÔEquipment idle for an extended period
ÔLarge change of ambient temperature
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Auto black balance adjustment
1. 
Set the switches as indicated in the figure.
 
2. 
Set the Auto W/B BAL switch to ABB and release the switch.
The switch returns to center for adjustment.
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The viewfinder displays the following...

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  White and black balance adjustment
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ÔObserve that the lens connector is engaged and the iris is closed.
ÔThe iris closes automatically to block the light during black balance adjustment.
ÔDuring black balance adjustment, the gain circuit is switched automatically.
Although flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen, these are not malfunctions.
ÔWhite and black balance cannot be adjusted while the setting menu appears on the viewfinder screen.    Be
sure to first close the...

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Electronic shutter setting
Shutter modes
The selectable electronic shutter modes and speeds are as follows.
Mode Shutter speeds Applications
Standard 1/100, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000 and 1/2000 secondClear images of quickly moving objects
LOCK SCAN
(Lockscan)1/61.6 to 1/2000 second
(1H steps)Reduce horizontal streaking in images of
computer monitor
CC FRM
(CC frame)Increased vertical resolution
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ÔCamera sensitivity declines as shutter speed increases.
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Electronic shutter setting
2. 
The mode and speed change sequence is indicated below.
1/100 à
 1/250 à
 1/500 à
 1/1000 à
 1/2000
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Lock scan mode setting
The lock scan mode avoids flicker in scenes showing a computer
monitor screen.
1. 
Set the Shutter switch to SEL to produce the lock scan mode
(viewfinder screen indicated in figure).
2. 
While Var.1/*** is indicated (about 6 seconds) set the shutter speed
with the       buttons.
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Scene file
When taking scenes having different conditions, the settings need to be optimized for each scene.    The scene file
function enables setting the conditions for each scene beforehand and storing them in memory for instant recall at
the required time.    The 4 scene files can be used for storing 4 sets of scene conditions.
File storage items
Type
ItemDetails
CONTRAST OFF, NORM,
HIGH
AUTO IRIS AVERAGE, PEAK
GAIN LOW -3,0dB
2a GAIN MID +6,+9,+12dB
GAIN HIGH +12,+18,+24dB
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  Camera ID setting
An identification (ID) designation for the camera can be assigned by using the ID SET page of the setting menu.
ID No.

A 3 place alphanumeric code assigned to each camera.    Convenient when controlling multiple cameras
from a single personal computer.    A specific camera can be accessed from the computer by entering its
ID number.    ID number is not displaed in the coler bor.
ID DISP

An up to 14 place alphanumeric message displayed at the bottom right of the screen during...

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Genlock
The camera can be operated from external synchronization.    The mode is automatically switched from
internal to external sync when an external sync signal is supplied.
Setting
1. 
Set the Output/Auto Knee switch to Bar and press the Function button to display the Bar Function page in
the viewfinder.
2. 
Press the Ü
  button to position the cursor to GL SET, then press the        button to show the GL SET page.
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A separately sold setup card can be used for storing the setting menu data.    The data can then be used to
quickly restore the proper setup.
ÔA small size general purpose memory card (Compact    Flash 2M) can be used as the setup card.
Handling
The setup card can be inserted and removed regardless of power on or off.    However, avoid inserting or
removing while recording is in progress, since operating error can occur.
Inserting
Position the logo side upward, insert the setup card...

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Setup card data operation
The Memory Card page of the setting menu is used
for storing and retrieving setup card data.
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The Memory Card page cannot be used during
camera control panel operation.
Saving data to card
1. 
Insert the setup card and press the Function
button.
2. 
The following Setup Card page is displayed.
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