Panasonic Aj Hdc20a Operating Instructions Manual

AJ- P
Camera/VTR
Operating Instructions 

2 indicates safety information.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to...

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Contents
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the camera unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the VTR unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parts and their functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power supply section  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9...

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Contents
Setting menu screens  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
CAM MAIN MENU 3 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
CAM MAIN MENU 1
ROP screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
MATRIX screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen  . . ....

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Introduction
Features
The AJ-HDC20A integrates two units: 1) a high-
definition (HD) color video camera featuring an FIT-
CCD equipped with a 2.2 million pixel on-chip lens
that supports the full spectrum of HD TV (1080i/59.94
Hz), and 2) a DVCPRO HD format VTR that
incorporates the latest compression technology.
Featuring a 100 Mbps recording rate for the VTR as
well, this unit is capable of recording images with an
extremely high picture quality to achieve the highest
performance and most...

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Features
Features of the camera unit
Wide-ranging video gain selection 
A value ranging from –3 dB to +30 dB can be selected
for the gain using the setting menu and GAIN switch.
Even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark
locations, images with minimal noise can be obtained
because of the high signal-to-noise ratio.  The super
gain function can be allocated to the USER button,
and 30 dB can be selected using this button.
Automatic adjustment of black balance and white
balance, and memory...

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Features of the VTR unit
Digital system
The pictures are compressed by a component digital
recording system that uses the latest compression
technology while non-compression PCM recording
featuring excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency
band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of
detailed areas is employed for the sound.  The result
is an even higher picture and sound quality.
Power saving management (SAVE REC) function
When this unit is used for recording, its playback
system circuitry is...

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System Configuration
Microphone kit
AJ-MC700PWireless
microphone
receiver
WX-RJ700
Microphone holder
AJ-MH700P
Lens
(Bayonet type)
FUJINON/CANON
Rain cover
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case
AJ-SC900
Tripod mount
adapter
SHAN-TM700
Extension control
unit
AJ-EC3
Camera/VTR
AJ-HDC20A
Setup memory card
Multi-media card
Battery case
AU-M402H
Battery
case/Battery
holder
AC adapter
AJ-B75
Cassette tape
AJ-HP23LP
AJ-HP32LP
AJ-HP46LPCleaning tape
AJ-CL12LP
Battery
charger
AG-B425
AJ-B450Panasonic Battery
AU-BP402...

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Power supply section
1
Battery mount
This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.
2
DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
When operating this unit using an AC power
source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-
B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).
3
BREAKER button
To protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is
tripped when an overcurrent flows inside the unit,
and the power is automatically turned off.  Push this
button to the pushed-in position after performing
internal...

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Audio function section (1)
1
MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.
The power for the microphone is supplied from this
jack.
2
AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
recording level adjustment) controls
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3
is
set to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1
and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.
3
AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
automatic/manual level adjustment selector)
switch
This is used...