Panasonic Aj D810a Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/VTR 

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For your safety
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Contents
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ÁFeatures of the Camera Section . . . . . 5
ÁFeatures of the VTR Section . . . . . . . 8
ÁSystem Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls and Their Functions
ÁPower Supply Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ÁAccessory Mounting Section . . . . . . . 11
ÁAudio Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ÁShooting (Recording)/Playback
Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Contents
Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance
ÁAdjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . 70
ÁAdjusting the Black Balance . . . . . . . . 75
Setting the Electronic Shutter
ÁShutter Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
ÁSetting the Shutter Mode/Speed . . . . . 78
ÁSetting the Synchro Scan Mode . . . . . 79
ÁChanging the Shutter Speed/Mode
Selection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment
Reference Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80...

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General and Features
The AJ-D810A combines a color video camera, which features a 410,000-pixel high-sensitivity IT
3-CCD configuration and an on-chip lens, with a DVCPRO format VTR which in turn features the
latest compression technology in a single unit.
The AJ-D810A is particularly compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes
the optimal functions and performance for an electronic news gathering (ENG) VTR-integrated
camera such as high picture quality and sensitivity,...

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Features
Character display function
The unit is equipped with a function that displays switch settings, the automatic adjustment status
for black balance and white balance, warning displays, etc. on the viewfinder screen.
In addition, when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit’s power supply,
the remaining battery level can be displayed numerically on the viewfinder screen.
Warning system for displaying the VTR section status
The unit informs of VTR trouble, the end of the...

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Features
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 performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR.
Remote control
Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section
functions to be operated by remote control. 

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Features
Features of the VTR section
Digital system
The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compres-
sion technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior S/
N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc.,
and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.
Rec review function
By automatically rewinding and playing back the last two to ten seconds or so of the recording,...

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System Configuration
Multi connector
cable
SHAN-C12TCA
Carrying case
AJ-HT900 Microphone kit
AJ-MC700PShoulder
belt Wireless
microphone
receiver
WX-RA70026P/12P
output
adaptor
AJ-YA900PVTR cable VTR
Microphone holder
AJ-MH700P
Lens
(Bayonet type)
Fujinon/Canon
Camera/VTR
AJ-D810A
Battery case
SHAN-B220
Battery case
AU-M402H
Battery case/
Battery holder
AC adaptor
AJ-B75Sony Battery
BP-90
BP-L60/BP-L90 Panasonic Battery
AU-BP220
Sony Battery NP-1
Panasonic Battery
AU-BP402
Anton Bauer BatteryBattery...

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Controls and Their Functions
Power Supply Section
eBattery holder
The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder.
fDC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P)
The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by
AC power. An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate
the unit.
gBREAKER (circuit breaker) button
In order to protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power...