Panasonic Aj D215 Operating Instructions Manual
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– 41 – White balance adjustment This adjustment may be skipped when the white balance selector switch is used at the ATW position (automatic tracking wide balance mode) or PRST position (for shooting under a predetermined light source). 1Set the POWER switch to ON. 2Set the white balance selector switch to MEMO. 3Place a sheet of white paper, handkerchief or something similar in conditions identical to those of the light sources which will be used to illuminate the subject, and zoom in on the subject so that the screen is filled with the white paper or handkerchief. OSomething white (such as a piece of white fabric or white wall) near the subject may serve instead, but it should be borne in mind that what you thought was white may in fact be slightly coloured. OBe careful not to open the lens iris too far when adjusting the white balance. Attempting to adjust the white balance with the iris open too far will cause the warning “TOO BRIGHT” to be displayed and processing to stop. Note that the “TOO BRIGHT” warning is especially prone to appear when the entire screen is filled with something white, such as a piece of paper. (Generally speaking, selecting the AUTO IRIS mode to control the lens iris setting will ensure that it is automatically adjusted to the appropriate setting for the lighting level.) AWBMEMO ATWPRST 142POWER OFF ONi
– 42 – 4Shoot the white object so that it fills the screen, and set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB. The white balance adjustment is completed is about 10 seconds. OUpon completion of the adjustment, the color temperature display appears in the viewfinder. Now check that the color temperature imaged and the color temperature displayed in the viewfinder match. If they do not tally, it is recommended that the white balance be adjusted again. OIf it was not possible to adjust the white balance, the WHITE BAL ERROR TRY AGAIN message appears in the viewfinder. In a case like this, check that the lens cable is connected properly and that the subject brightness is suitable, and then adjust the white balance again. Notes:$Since hunting may occur when a zoom lens with an automatic iris mechanism is used, adjust the iris gain knob provided on the lens. For further details, refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens. $The white balance cannot be adjusted if the white balance selector switch is set to the ATW or PRST position. $Do not allow a subject lighter than the white object shot in step 3 above onto the screen since the white balance is adjusted with the lightest part of the subject on the screen taken to be white. Failure to heed this caution may cause malfunctioning. $Do not increase the gain to an unnecessarily high value and then proceed with the automatic white balance (AWB) operation. Failure to heed this caution will cause the iris to be nearly stopped down when AWB is performed so operation will become unstable. Remarks:$In order to ensure that a high picture quality is maintained, it is recommended that AWB be performed immediately before shooting scenes of great importance or value. $When the white balance is adjusted, the black balance is also adjusted automatically inside the unit. Consequently, when the AUTO W/B BAL switch has been operated, the iris will close before opening again: this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning. AUTO W/B BAL AWB t When the white balance should be re-adjusted: Be absolutely sure to re-adjust the white balance when there has been a change in the light conditions or when the gain setting has been changed. How to use the automatic tracking white (ATW) balance mode The automatic tracking white balance mode is established when the white balance selector switch (AUTO W/B BAL) is set to the ATW position. However, since the ambient light conditions may make the auto tracking white balance operation unstable, learn how to use the MEMO, PRESET and ATW modes to best suit the prevailing conditions. Examples OWhen shooting a subject illuminated by a spotlight, proceed in the PRESET (INDOOR mode). OIf you know ahead of time that you will be shooting a subject outdoors, store the white balance setting in the MEMO position. OShooting a subject illuminated by a mixture of light from fluorescent lighting and incandescent bulbs or by a mixture of outdoor light and fluorescent lighting because the subject is by a window presents difficulties for automatic tracking. Under conditions such as these, adjust the white balance manually. Use the ATW balance mode only in an emergency when you do not have the time to adjust the white balance manually.
– 43 – Normal recording 1Set the POWER switch to ON. OBefore proceeding with the recording, make sure that the cassette tab has been set to the REC position. OThis unit uses “L” cassettes only. 2Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder, and insert the cassette tape. 3Set the camera switches as shown below. Set the GAIN selector switch to a setting which corresponds to the brightness of the subject. Select the desired white balance mode using the white balance selector switch. Select the desired shutter speed if necessary. (Normally, the camera is used with the shutter off.) Set the OUTPUT selector switch to CAM. 4Point the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom. 5Press the VTR START/STOP button to start the recording. 6Press the VTR START/STOP button to stop the recording. 1 2 Adjust the white balance if the white balance selector switch is at MEMO. POWER OFF ONi REC SAVE
– 44 – Zebra pattern display A zebra pattern can be displayed on a bright part (over approx. 85 IRE) of the image. Gain settings When shooting in locations with insufficient lighting, a brighter image can be produced by increasing the gain. However, it should be borne in mind that the noise will also increase when the gain is raised. Gain settings of 0/6/12dB or 0/9/18dB are set on the menu item CAMERA SETTING menu screen for operation. (The 0/6/12dB settings were selected when the unit was shipped from the manufacturing plant.) For further details, refer to the menu items (on pages 48, 49 and 53). ONOFF ZEBRA AM GAIN0 12/186/9 Lens iris selector switch Iris ring
– 45 – High-speed shutter Camera shake can be minimized when shooting moving subjects by increasing the shutter speed. Furthermore, shooting under fluorescent lights produces flickering images, and this flickering can be reduced by changing the shutter speed when shooting. Notes:$The higher the shutter speed setting, the darker the images will become. Check the brightness of the images in the viewfinder, and adjust the lighting and lens iris. $When shooting extremely bright subjects with the shutter speed at a high setting, the smear effect (a form of distortion in which objects appear stretched out vertically) may be more noticeable than in the shutter OFF condition: this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning. How to change the shutter speed The SHUTTER switch is non-locking at the SELECT position. Each time it is operated at this position, the shutter speed changes in the following sequence: 1/100 1/1251/2501/5001/10001/2000 1/4000 1/8000. When operated again at the 1/8000 setting, the speed returns to 1/100. SHUTTEROFF SELECTON
Audio recording – 46 – 1Select the desired input signals using the audio input selector switches. When using the built-in microphone iFRONT When using external microphones iREAR Notes:$Howling may occur when the volume of the sound delivered through the audio monitor speaker is too high. If this occurs, turn the audio monitor level control down to a level at which howling does not occur. Remarks:$The line input can be selected instead of the external microphones by setting an internal switch to the corresponding position. For further details, refer to page 59. MIC SELECT CH2 CH1REAR FRONT AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 MENU OFF SET ITEM CTL RESET DOWNUPPAGE 10 010 0 122 Audio monitor level control 2Adjust the recording levels using the audio level controls. The recording levels can be checked in the viewfinder. Adjust the levels in such a way that the audio level meter for the viewfinder display shows “ ----------+” or thereabouts. (See page 15)
– 47 – Rec review When the camera’s RET button is pressed while the VTR is in the REC PAUSE mode (which is established after the tape has finished moving back automatically), rec review is conducted so that the quality of what has already been recorded can be checked. Press the camera’s RET button 3 sec. to 10 sec.REC/PLAY end point Automatic rewinding Automatic rewinding Tape return PLAY OThe amount by which the tape moves backward can be controlled from 3 to 10 seconds by either pressing the camera’s RET button and releasing it immediately or holding it down. OThe playback images appear in the viewfinder while the tape is being played back in the rec review mode. The playback images of the blank part of the tape appear in the viewfinder. Notes:$During the rec review operation, the rec review images are output to the video output connectors (BNC and S-VIDEO connectors) as well as to the viewfinder. It should be borne in mind that these rec review images will be recorded if a back-up VTR has been connected to record back-up images. Retake When the FF or REW button is pressed in the REC PAUSE mode, playback images at 1a normal tape speed or reverse playback images at 1a normal tape speed can be viewed while the button is held down. When the button is released, the REC PAUSE mode is re-established immediately. This function can be used to retake shots by running the tape to the desired position while checking the images and by starting recording again from that position. Still-picture playback The STILL mode is established when the PLAY button is pressed during playback. Both the FF and REW LED displays in the operation section light up at this time. Normal playback is resumed when the PLAY button is pressed again.
– 48 – Menu items 1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET while the unit is in the stop, eject or rec pause mode, the menu screen is displayed. 2Press the PAGE button. The menu screens are switched in succession as shown below by pressing the PAGE button. – MAIN FUNCTION – iTCG CLEAR RECRUN/FREERUN : REC DF/NDF : DF SCENE DATA SAVE SCENE DATA UNDEL BATT. SELECT : NiCd12 BACK TALLY : ON MENU INITIALIZE i – AUDIO – iFRONT PHANTOM : ON FRONT MIC : –60 dB REAR CH1 MIC : –60 dB REAR CH2 MIC : –60 dB CUE REC SELECT : MIX– VF DISPLAY – iLEVEL METER : ON IRIS (F No.) : ON BATTERY : ON TAPE REMAIN : ON TC/CTL COUNTER : TC i – MAINTENANCE – OPERATION : XXh DRUM RUNNING : XXh THREADING : XX iGARBAGE COLLECTION (Don’t power off) u – TIME/DATE – iYEAR : 97 MONTH : 06 DAY : 13 HOUR : 10 MINUTE : 02 $TIME/DATE SET– CAMERA SETTING – iGAIN SELECT : 0/6/12 WHITE PRESET : INDOOR AUTO IRIS : 0 SETUP LEVEL : 7.5% DETAIL LEVEL : 2 CHROMA PHASE : 0 CHROMA GAIN : 63 TV 4 : 3 16 : 9 : 4 : 3 PICTURE MODE : NORMAL u ty Setting procedure MIC SELECT CH2 CH1REAR FRONT AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 MENU OFF SET ITEM CTL RESET DOWNUPPAGE 10 010 0 1•5342
– 49 – Notes:The setting data is stored in the built-in flash memory several seconds after the MENU SET/OFF switch has been set to the OFF position. Bear in mind that the data will not be stored correctly if the battery or AC adaptor is removed while the MENU SET/OFF switch is still at SET or immediately after the switch was changed to the OFF setting. 5Upon completion of the settings, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The original viewfinder screen is restored. 3Press the ITEM button. The ITEM button is pressed to select items on each of the menu screens. Each time the ITEM button is pressed, the arrow at the left of the screen moves. The item indicated by the arrow is the item currently selected. 4Press the UP or DOWN button. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting.
– 50 – – MAIN FUNCTION – iTCG CLEAR RECRUN/FREERUN : REC DF/NDF : DF SCENE DATA SAVE SCENE DATA UNDEL BATT. SELECT : DIGIT BACK TALLY : ON MENU INITIALIZE MAIN FUNCTION menu Menu item Mode setting Description of function The underlining for the mode settings indicates the modes selected before the unit was shipped from the factory. TCG CLEARClears the time code generator. SCENE DATA SAVEStores the SCENE data on the tape. (Refer to the section on SCENE data on pages 56 and 57.) SCENE DATA UNDELRestores the SCENE data. (Refer to the section on SCENE data on pages 56 and 57.) BATT. SELECT NiCd12 NiCd13 NiCd14 DIGITSelects the type of battery to be used. NiCd12: For an AC adaptor or a 12 V nickel-cadmium battery. NiCd13: For a 13.2 V nickel-cadmium battery. NiCd14: For a 14.4 V nickel-cadmium battery. DIGIT: For a digital nickel-cadmium battery (same for both 13.2 V and 14.4 V). BACK TALLYON OFFON is selected if the back tally LED display is to be used; OFF is selected if it is not to be used. RECRUN/FREERUNREC FREESelects whether the time code generator is to be used in the REC RUN or FREE RUN mode. Regeneration is conducted if REC RUN mode is selected. DF/NDFDF NDFSelects whether the time code generator is to be operated in the drop frame or non-drop frame mode. MENU INITIALIZERestores all the menu items to the settings established before the unit was shipped from the factory.