Panasonic Aj Hdc20a Operating Instructions Manual

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Inspections prior to shooting
Inspecting the aperture and
zoom functionsInspecting the VTR unit
1Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and
check its operations in this mode.
Check that the image changes when the zoom is
set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
1. Tape travel inspection
1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and
check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the
viewfinder lights.
2Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and
check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.
3Set the TCG switch to...

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6. Inspections relating to the time code
and user’s bit
1Set the user’s bit as required.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
“Setting the user’s bit” (page 55).
2Set the time code.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
“Setting the time code” (page 56).
3Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
4Press the VTR START button.
Check that the figure on the counter display
changes as the tape travels.
5Press the VTR START button again.
Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on
the counter...

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Specifications
[GENERAL]
Supply voltage:
DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V)
Power consumption:
38 W (maximum)
32 W (during SAVE REC mode)
Ambient operating temperature:
+32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage temperature:
–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Ambient operating humidity:
Less than 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating time:
Approx. 70 minutes
(when using the 14/40W Anton/Bauer Trim pack)
Weight:
9.46 lb (4.3 kg) (main unit only)
Approx. 15.4 lb (7 kg) 
(including main unit, viewfinder, lens,...

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Specifications
[VTR UNIT] [Connector Section]
VTR Video System
Sampling frequency:
Y : 74 MHz
P
B/PR: 37 MHz
Quantizing:
8 bits
Video compression system:
DCT + variable-length code
Video compression ratio:
1/6.7
Error correction:
Reed-Solomon product code
Video recording bit rate:
100 Mbps
Video band:
Y : 20 MHz
P
B/PR: 10 MHz
VTR Audio System
(during playback on standard player)
Sampling frequency:
48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantizing:
16 bits
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (at...

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Specifications
[VIEWFINDER]
(Optional accessory: AJ-HVF20)
CRT:
2˝ high-resolution monochrome tube
Video system:
1080i/59.94 Hz
External adjustment controls:
Controls:
BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING
Switches:
TALLY HIGH/OFF/LOW, ZEBRA ON/OFF
[ACCESSORIES]
OShoulder strap (a
1)
OBattery terminals (including screws) for supporting
Sony battery packs
OBattery holder (already installed on main unit) for
Anton/Bauer battery packs
[RELATED COMPONENTS & PARTS]
Relating to power supply
Battery pack:
AU-BP402,...

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