Panasonic Aj D215 Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the shoulder pad position
The shoulder pad can be adjusted by sliding it in the forward or backward direction from its center position
(shipment position) by up to 15 mm on either side.  
Adjust it to the position where you find it easiest to operate.
Shoulder pad Screws
Bottom section
1Loosen the two screws.
2Slide the shoulder pad back and forth until you find the optimum
position.
3Tighten the screws and secure the shoulder pad.
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1Set the POWER switch to ON.
The first step to take after purchasing the unit is to set the date and
time.
(With a DVCPRO VTR, the shooting date and time data is recorded separately from the images.  In order for this
data to be recorded correctly, first set the date and time.)
2The setting screen (MENU) appears in the viewfinder when the MENU
SET/OFF selector switch is set to SET.
– MAIN FUNCTION –
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RECRUN/FREERUN : REC
DF/NDF : DF
SCENE DATA SAVE
SCENE DATA UNDEL
BATT. SELECT : DIGIT...

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4Set the date and time using the ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.
Setting screen (viewfinder)
– TIME/DATE –
YEAR : 97
MONTH : 06
DAY : 13
HOUR : 10
MINUTE : 02
i$TIME/DATE SET
5Keep pressing the ITEM button until the arrow indicates
“
$TIME/DATE SET.”
6The date and time settings are entered when the UP or DOWN button
is pressed.
7Finally, set the MENU SET/OFF selector switch to OFF. 

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Diopter control
Adjusting the viewfinder diopter
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
2Turn the diopter control and adjust it so that the viewfinder image can
be seen clearly.
An image now appears on the viewfinder.
Adjusting the viewfinder’s brightness and contrast
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
2Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM.
An image now appears on the viewfinder.
3Turn the viewfinder’s BRIGHT and CONTRAST...

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The lens flange is adjusted when the lens fails to be focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions
because it has been mounted for the first time or because it has been replaced.
1Loosen the flange back locking knob.
2Set the lens iris selector switch (IRIS) to
“M.”
3Turn the iris ring and set the iris to the
fully open position.
4Shoot a well-contrasted subject such
as a window or utility pole at least 10
meters away.
5Set the power/manual zoom selector
switch to “M.”
6Turn the zoom...

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Adjustments during shooting
Stand facing the direction
of the final scene.Place the thumb of your right hand near the
VTR START/STOP switch.
Hold your elbow by your side.
Stand with your feet slightly apart.
Camera posture
If the camera is held rather than secured on the tripod for shooting, the images will feature plenty of movement
but there will be a lack of stability.  Hold the camera in such a way as to prevent camera shake.
Camera movements
Basically, the camera should be fixed in position...

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Shooting conditions
Background is too bright, and subject is dark
(backlight)Open the iris slightly.Operation
Background is dimly lit, and subject is bright Stop down the iris slightly.
When special effects are desired Adjust the iris as required.
Exposure adjustment
The exposure varies according to the lens iris.  
The lens iris can be adjusted using the automatic iris or manual iris settings.
OAutomatic iris
Set the lens iris selector switch (IRIS) to “A.”
The iris is automatically adjusted to...

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Zooming
Both power zoom and manual zoom functions are available for zooming. 
Power zoom involves simply pressing a switch and selecting telephoto (TELE) or wide angle (WIDE); manual
zoom involves operating the zoom ring and selecting telephoto or wide angle.
Power/Manual zoom selector switch
Power zoom control switch
Power zoom
Set the power/manual zoom
selector switch to “S.”Set the power/manual zoom
selector switch to “M.”Manual zoom
Also refer to the operating instructions...

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ZOOMMS
How to take close-ups
The close-up (macro) function comes in handy when shooting insects, flowers or other subjects positioned at
close distances of up to 1 meter or so from the unit.
Power/Manual zoom selector switch
(FUJINON lens)
Macro ring
Macro button
Zoom ring Focus ring
1Bring the lens up close to the subject.
2Set the focus ring to the shortest possible setting.
3Press the MACRO button forward, and rotate the macro ring.
The subject appears at its maximum size when the macro ring is...

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Light sources and color temperatures
When shooting a subject, it is necessary to adjust the white balance to a setting which matches the light source.  
A light source is expressed using a color temperature (K).  The bluer the light, the higher the temperature;
conversely, the redder the light, the lower the temperature. The table given below shows the correlation between
light sources and color temperatures.
Light source Color temperature (K)
Clear skies
10,000
Blue
Cloudy8,000
Rainy7,000...