Panasonic Aj Hdc27fp Operating Instructions Manual

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Setting menu screens  VTR USER MENU SELECT
ON (¢
) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENU
screen.
The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in
the preset mode.
VTR VF INDICATOR screen
ItemVariable
rangeRemarks
TAPE (IND)¢
≥VF
display
ENG For setting the registration
of the TAPE (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
BATTERY (IND)¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the BATTERY (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
LEVEL METER
(IND)¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the LVEL METER (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
AUDIO IN (IND)¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the AUDIO IN (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
TC (IND)¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the TC (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
VTR WARNING
(IND)¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the VTR WARNING (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
SAVE LED¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the SAVE LED item on
the USER MENU screen.
MIC/AUDIO screen
ItemVariable
rangeRemarksVF
display
REC CH3/CH4¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration
of the REC CH3/CH4 item
on the USER MENU screen.
CUE SELECT¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration
of the CUE SELECT item on
the USER MENU screen.
CUE REC¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the CUE REC item on
the USER MENU screen.
EMBEDDED
AUDIO (60Hz)¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the EMBEDDED
AUDIO (60Hz) item on the
USER MENU screen.
MIC/AUDIO screen
ItemVariable
rangeRemarks
FRONT MIC
POWER¢
≥
VF
display
ENG For setting the registration
of the FRONT MIC
POWER item on the
USER MENU screen.
MIC LOWCUT
CH1¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration of
the MIC LOWCUT CH1 item
on the USER MENU screen.
MIC LOWCUT
CH2¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration of
the MIC LOWCUT CH2 item
on the USER MENU screen.
LIMITER¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the LIMITER item on
the USER MENU screen.
TEST TONE¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration
of the TEST TONE item on
the USER MENU screen.
TC/UB screen
ItemVariable
rangeRemarks
TC MODE¢
≥
VF
display
ENG For setting the registration
of the TC MODE item on
the USER MENU screen.
UB MODE¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the UB MODE item on
the USER MENU screen.
TCG SET HOLD¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration
of the TCG SET HOLD item
on the USER MENU screen.
FIRST REC TC¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration
of the FIRST REC TC item
on the USER MENU screen.
P.OFF LCD
DISPLAY¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the P.OFF LCD
DISPLAY item on the
USER MENU screen.
TC OUT¢
≥ENG For setting the registration
of the TC OUT item on the
USER MENU screen.
VITC UB MODE¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration
of the VITC UB MODE item
on the USER MENU screen.
TC DISP SEL¢
≥ENGFor setting the registration
of the TC DISP SEL item on
the USER MENU screen. 
						

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Warning system
When a problem is detected immediately after the
power is turned on or during operation, the user is
alerted to the trouble by the display window (LCD),
WARNING lamp and the lamps inside the viewfinder
and also by warning tones heard from the speaker or
earphone.
$SLACK
LCD display
OThe SLACK display flashes.
OAn error code is displayed where the
time code is normally displayed.
WARNING lampThe lamp flashes four times a second.
Tally lampThe lamp flashes four times a second.
Warning alarmThe alarm sounds continuously.
ViewfinderThe SLACK display flashes.
What the warning
indicatesThe warning points to a problem in the
tape take-up.
VTR unit’s operationThe VTR unit stops.
When a solenoid problem has been
detected, the power is turned off.
(The LCD warning display continues.)
Remedial actionCheck the error code (see page 124) in
the display window, and consult your
nearest service center.
$REC WARNING
LCD display“00:00:00:11” appears where the time
code is normally displayed (for at least 5
seconds during recording).
WARNING lampThe lamp flashes four times a second (for
at least 3 seconds during recording).
Tally lampThe lamp flashes four times a second (for
at least 3 seconds during recording).
Warning alarmThe alarm sounds four times a second
(for at least 3 seconds during recording).
ViewfinderThe REC WARNING display flashes (for
at least 3 seconds during recording).
What the warning
indicatesThe warning points to a problem in the
recording control signal.
VTR unit’s operationRecording continues but the signals may
not be recorded properly while the
warning is displayed.
Remedial actionThe warning points to a problem with the
control signal inside the unit.
Consult your nearest service center.
$RF
LCD displayThe RF display flashes (during recording).
WARNING lampThe lamp flashes four times a second
(during recording).
Tally lampThe lamp flashes four times a second
(during recording).
Warning alarmThe alarm sounds four times a second
(during recording).
ViewfinderThe RF display comes on (during
recording).
What the warning
indicatesThe video heads are clogged.
The warning points to a problem in the
recording system.
VTR unit’s operationHead clogging is detected, and the alarm
tone is sounded.
The cleaning roller is activated and the
heads are cleaned (for at least 10
seconds).
Recording continues but the signals may
not be recorded properly.
The warning display is held until the rec-
pause mode is established.  It goes off as
soon as the unit is transferred from the
rec-pause mode.
Remedial actionClean the heads.
If the signals cannot be recorded properly
after cleaning, turn off the power, and
consult your nearest service center.
$SERVO
LCD displayThe SERVO display lights (during
recording and playback).
WARNING lampThe lamp flashes four times a second
(during recording and playback).
Tally lampThe lamp flashes four times a second
(during recording and playback).
Warning alarmThe alarm sounds four times a second
(during recording and playback).
ViewfinderThe SERVO display lights (during
recording and playback).
What the warning
indicatesThe servo operation is disturbed.
VTR unit’s operationOperation continues but the unit may not
operate properly.
Remedial actionTurn off the power, and consult your
nearest service center.  When tape travel
starts, the warning display may flash for a
moment and go off: this is normal and not
indicative of a malfunction. 
						

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$HUMID
LCD displayThe HUMID display lights.
The display will flash for 80 minutes after
the condensation detection is released.
WARNING lamp
OThe lamp lights when condensation has
been detected.
OThe lamp will flash once a second after
condensation detection is released.
Tally lampThe lamp flashes four times a second.
Warning alarm
ODuring recording, the alarm sounds four
times a second.
OAt all other times, the alarm sounds
continuously.
ViewfinderThe HUMID display lights.
What the warning
indicatesCondensation has formed.
VTR unit’s operationThe VTR unit’s operation differs depending
on the setting selected for HUMID OPE on
the setting menu.
OWhen the ON setting has been selected,
the VTR unit continues to operate.
OWhen the OFF setting has been
selected, the VTR unit continues with
the recording, but this operation will stop
if the tape sticks.
For 80 minutes after condensation
detection is released, the drum will
rotate however no other operation is
possible.
Remedial actionStop the tape travel, and turn off the
power.
If the HUMID display fails to go off even
when the power is turned off and back on,
wait until it goes off.
$BATTERY NEAR END
LCD display
WARNING lampThe lamp flashes once a second.
Tally lampThe lamp flashes once a second.
Warning alarmThe alarm sounds four times a second.
ViewfinderThe BATT display flashes once a second.
What the warning
indicatesThe battery is near the end of its charge.
VTR unit’s operationThe VTR unit continues to operate.
Remedial actionReplace the battery if necessary.
E
BATTF
This segment flashes.
$BATTERY END
LCD display
WARNING lampThe lamp lights.
Tally lampThe lamp flashes once a second.
Warning alarmThe alarm sounds continuously.
ViewfinderThe BATT display lights.
What the warning
indicatesThe battery is at the end of its charge.
VTR unit’s operationAll operation is stopped and the tape is
unloaded.
Only cassette eject operation is possible.
Remedial actionReplace the battery.
E
BATTF
All the segments flash.
$TAPE NEAR END
LCD display
WARNING lampThe lamp flashes once a second (during
recording).
Tally lampThe lamp flashes once a second (during
recording).
Warning alarmThe alarm sounds once a second (during
recording).
This can be switched on the setting menu.
Viewfinder
OThe remaining tape display flashes
once a second (in the E-E mode).
OThe SAVE lamp flashes in tandem with
the warning alarm (when SAVE&TAPE
has been selected as the setting for the
SAVE LED item on the VTR VF
INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU).
O“=
” flashes once a second (three
seconds during recording).
What the warning
indicatesThe tape is approaching its end.
VTR unit’s operationThe VTR unit continues to operate.
Remedial actionReplace the cassette tape if necessary.
E TAPE
F
This segment flashes.
E TAPE
F
$TAPE END
LCD display
WARNING lampThe lamp lights (during stop and in the
standby OFF mode).
Tally lampThe lamp flashes 4 times a second
(during stop and in the standby OFF
mode).
Warning alarmThe alarm sounds continuously (during
stop and in the standby OFF mode).
Viewfinder
OThe SAVE lamp flashes four times a
second during stop and in the standby
OFF mode (when SAVE&TAPE has
been selected as the setting for the
SAVE LED item on the VTR VF
INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU).
O“=
” lights (during stop and in the
standby OFF mode).
What the warning
indicatesThe tape has come to its end.
VTR unit’s operationIf recording, playback or fast forwarding is
in progress, the operation is stopped.
Remedial actionRewind the tape.
Alternatively, replace the cassette tape.All the segments flash.
Warning system 
						

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2,5
EMERGENCY
screw

ODo not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an
emergency.
ODo not turn the screw clockwise.  Stop turning the
screw as soon as the tape is ejected.  Otherwise,
the mechanism may be damaged.
OAfter the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not
lock into place even when an attempt is made to
close it.  Be sure to turn the power off and turn it
back on to reset the mechanism’s operation, and
then close the cassette holder.
OA clicking sound will be heard when the
EMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is made
by the reel drive operation and is therefore not
indicative of a malfunction.
OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started.
OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 90 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.
Emergency eject
If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the
EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to
press and turn the EMERGENCY screw.  This
enables the cassette to be removed.
Error codes
One of the following error codes appears in the
display window when an error has occurred in the unit
for some reason.
1Set the power to OFF.
1Set the power to OFF.
2Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure.
Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-
shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red).
3While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the
EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until the
tape is ejected.
OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 20
turns after the first turn until the unloading can
be started.
OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 90
turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.
4Remove the cassette.
5Return the rubber cap to its original position.
4Cassette
holder
3Push in and turn at the same time.
Code No.Description of error
04Pinch solenoid problem
08Cleaning solenoid problem
0BSupply reel problem
0CTake-up reel problem
0DCapstan problem
0ECylinder problem
0FLoading problem
38Servo transmission problem
3FCamera transmission problem
6FReference signal problem
11Video initialization problem 
						

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Maintenance
The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets
on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold
location to a warm location or used in a very humid
place.  This phenomenon is known as condensation,
and running the tape under these conditions is liable
to cause the tape to stick to the drum.
Note the following points:
ORemove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be
started in conditions where condensation may form.
OBefore loading the tape, set the power switch to
ON, and check that the HUMID display is not
lighted in the display window.

For safety reasons, the HUMID display will flash and
the drum will rotate for 80 minutes after condensation
detection is released.
During this time, the operation buttons cannot be
operated.
Check that the HUMID display
is not lighted.
Condensation
Use the AJ-CL12LP cleaning cassette if the heads
need to be cleaned.  Take care to read the
instructions accompanying the cleaning tape since the
video heads may be damaged if the tape is not used
in the correct way.
Head cleaning
ODo not use thinners or any other solvent to remove
dirt.
OUse a lens cleaner available on the market to wipe
the lens.
ONEVER wipe the mirror.
If dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror,
remove it using an air blower available on the
market.
Cleaning inside the viewfinder
Smear
This phenomenon may occur when very bright
subjects are shot.
The faster the electronic shutter speed, the more likely
that it will occur.
Phenomena inherent to CCD
cameras
Replacing the backup battery
The backup battery is already installed when the unit
is shipped.
When it has discharged, the “BACK UP BATT
EMPTY” display appears for 3 seconds on the
viewfinder screen when the POWER switch is set to
ON.
Moreover, the time code value of the TCG will be set
to “00:00:00:00” and the backup of the time code
value will no longer be possible: this means that the
backup battery should be replaced.
Consult with your nearest service center, and replace
the spent battery with a new battery (CR2032 or
BR2032).
Backup battery 
						

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Inspections prior to shooting
Perform the following inspections prior to shooting to
check that the systems are operating properly.
It is recommended that the images be checked using
a color monitor.
Preparation for inspection
1Insert a fully charged battery.Set the camera unit’s switches as shown in the figure
below.
Inspecting the camera unit
Aperture:Automatic 
Zoom:AutomaticWHITE BAL:
A or B OUTPUT/AUTO
KNEE:BARS VTR SAVE/STBY:STBY
2Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the
HUMID display has not come on and that at least 5
segments of the BATTERY display are lighted.
OIf the HUMID display has come on, wait until it
goes off.
OIf fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY
display have lighted, replace the battery with
one having an adequate charge.
3After checking that there are no cables near the
cassette holder or top panel, press the EJECT
button to open the cassette holder.
4After checking the following points, load the
cassette tape and close the cassette holder.
OThe cassette tape must not be set to the
accidental erasure prevention mode.
OThere must be no tape slack.
1 24
2 3
GAIN:Normally set to 0 dB; change
to a more suitable value if
the picture is too dark. 
						

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Inspections prior to shooting
Inspecting the viewfinder
1Adjust the position of the viewfinder.
2Check that the color bar signals are displayed on
the viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT,
CONTRAST and PEAKING controls in such a way
that the color bar signals appear clearly on the
viewfinder.
3Check that the MENU screen is shown on the
viewfinder screen and that the item settings can be
changed by operating the MENU button or JOG
dial button.
(Refer to pages 84 to 86 for the menu operations.)
4Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM, and
select the settings for the CC and ND FILTER
controls.
Check that the figures for the FILTER displays on
the viewfinder screen change to reflect the
changes in the control positions.
6Repeatedly press the SHUTTER switch from ON to
SEL, and check that the shutter setting changes on
the viewfinder screen.
7Point the lens at any object, and turn the focus ring
to bring the object into focus.
Check that an image of the object appears on the
viewfinder.
8Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to
FRONT, and set LEVEL METER on the VTR VF
INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU to CH1.
Check when sound is input from the microphone
connected to the MIC IN jack on the lens that the
audio level is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Check when LEVEL METER on the VTR VF
INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU is set to OFF
that the audio level display is cleared from the
viewfinder screen.
9Check when the ZEBRA switch is set to ON that
the zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder
screen, and check when it is set to OFF that it is
cleared from the screen.

Depending on the setting statuses, the items and
functions in steps 
3to 6may not be displayed or they
may not operate.
In a case like this, switch the unit to the engineer
mode, set DISPLAY MODE on the menu’s VF
DISPLAY screen to “3,” and set the necessary items
on the SHUTTER SPEED, !LED and FILM (CAM)
USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens.
5Take the following steps, and check that the 
lamp lights when the items set to ON on the !LED
screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 have been
operated.
1. Use the GAIN switch to set the gain to any value
except 0 dB.
2. Set the SHUTTER switch to ON.
3. Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
4. Engage the lens extender.
5. Set the FILTER controls to any setting except B. 
						

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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 R-RUN.
4Set the DISPLAY switch to CLT.
5Press the unit’s VTR START button, and check
that:
OThe tape reels rotate.
OThe figure shown on the counter display
changes.
OThe REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
OThe RF and SERVO displays do not appear in
the display window.
6Press the unit’s VTR START button again.  Check
that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the
viewfinder goes off.
7Use the lens VTR button to check the same
operations as in steps 
5and 6.
8Press the RESET button, and check that
“00:00:00:00” appears on the counter display.
9Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the
display window illuminates.
10Press the REW button, and after the tape has
been rewound for a few seconds, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button.
Check that the tape is recorded, played back
and rewound properly.
11Press the FF button, and check that the tape is
fast forwarded properly.
2Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and
check its operations in this mode.
Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the
image changes when the zoom is set to the
telephoto and wide-angle positions.
3Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode,
point the lens at some objects with different
brightness levels, and check that the auto aperture
adjustment works.
4Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode,
turn the aperture ring, and check that the manual
aperture is adjusted.
5While holding down the auto instantaneous
aperture adjustment button, point the lens at some
objects with different brightness levels, and check
that the auto instantaneous aperture adjustment
function works.
6Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode,
switch the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and
check that:
OThe aperture is adjusted for objects of the same
brightness level in tandem with the switching of
the gain setting.
OThe gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is
switched in tandem with the switching of the
gain setting.
7When a lens with an extender has been installed,
set the extender to the operating position, and
check that it works properly.Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape
travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and
speaker inspection” one after the other. 
						

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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 62).
2Set the time code.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
“Setting the time code” (page 63).
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 display stops changing.
6Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.
Check that the figure on the counter display
changes irrespective of the tape travel.
7Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
Check that the user’s bit which has been set is
displayed in the six higher digits in the internal
color bar signal recording mode.
5. Inspection using external microphones
1Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN
CH1 and CH2 jacks.
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to
REAR.
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the
back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the
external mic’s power supply type.
MIC :Internal power supply mic.
+48V :External power supply mic.
4Point the microphones at the sound source, and
check that the changes in the audio levels
displayed on the audio level meter of the display
window and in the viewfinder reflect the changes in
the strength of the sound.
This inspection can also be performed for each
channel by connecting one of the microphones to
each channel in turn.
Inspections prior to shooting
Inspecting the VTR unit
2. Automatic audio level adjustment
function inspection
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to
AUTO.
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to
FRONT.
3Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack
at a suitable sound source, and check that the
changes in the level displays for both CH1 and
CH2 reflect the changes in the strength of the
sound.
3. Manual audio level adjustment function
inspection
1Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to
FRONT.
2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to
MAN.
3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.
Check that when they are turned clockwise, the
level displays increase.
4. Earphone and speaker inspection
1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.
2Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the
speaker volume changes.
3Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.
Check that the sound from the speaker is muted,
and that the microphone’s sound is heard in the
earphones.
4Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the
earphone volume changes. 
						

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Specifications
[GENERAL]
Supply voltage:
DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V)
Power consumption:
39 W (maximum)
33 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. 62 minutes
(when using the 14/40W Anton/Bauer Trim pack)
Weight:
9.9 lb (4.5 kg) (main unit only)
Approx. 15.84 lb (7.2 kg) 
(including main unit, viewfinder, lens, battery pack,
tape and microphone)
Dimensions (WaHaD) (excluding grip):
5 
1/4a8 1/16a13 inch (132a204a330 mm)Pickup device:
2/3-inch, on-chip IT-type CCD (1 million pixels)
System:
RGB 3-CCD system
Total number of pixels:
1370 (H) a744 (V)
Number of effective pixels:
1280 (H) a720 (V)
Quantizing:
10-bit non-linear
Digital signal processing:
74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)
74.25 MHz (60.00 Hz)
Horizontal drive frequency:
74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)
74.25 MHz (60.00 Hz)
Sensitivity:
F12
(2000 lux, 89.9% reflection, frame rate: 23.98 fps,
synchro scan: 50%)
Minimum subject brightness:
0.7 lux (with F/1.4, +36 dB, frame rate: 59.94 fps)
Video S/N ratio:
54 dB (typ.)
Horizontal resolution:
More than 700 TV lines (center)
Sampling frequency:
74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz)
74.25 MHz (60.00 Hz)
Shutter speed:
Preset:
1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
Synchro scan:
0.8% to 97.2%
(aperture angle: 3 to 350 degrees)
Frame rate:
59.94 fps to 3.996 fps (0.99 fps/step)
60 fps to 4 fps (1.0 fps/step)
Programmable gain:
Choice of 3 positions (L/M/H) from
–6/–3/0/3/6/9/12/18/24/30 dB
Super gain:
18/24/30/36 dB selectable
Built-in filters:
CC filter:
A: CROSS, B: 3200 K, C: 4300 K, D: 6300 K
ND filter:
1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4 ND, 3: 1/16 ND, 4: 1/64 ND
Lens mount:
2/3-inch, Bayonet type
Optical system:
F/1.4 prism system
Registration:
Less than 0.03% (entire range) (excluding lens
distortion)
[CAMERA UNIT]
indicates safety information.