Panasonic Aj Hdc27fp Operating Instructions Manual

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Audio function section (1)
1MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.
The power for the microphone is supplied from this
jack.
2AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
recording level adjustment) controls
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3is
set to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1
and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.
3AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
automatic/manual level adjustment selector)
switch
This is used to select the method for adjusting the
audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO:Set here for automatic adjustment.
MAN:Set here for manual adjustment.
4AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
This is used to select the input signals to be
recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.
FRONT:The input signals supplied from the
microphone which has been connected to
the MIC IN jack 1are recorded.
REAR:The audio input signals supplied from the
audio component which has been
connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2
connectors 5is recorded.5AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)
connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
An audio component or microphones are connected
here.
6LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input +
48V) selector switch
This is used to switch the audio input signals from
the audio component which has been connected to
the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5.
LINE:The audio input signals from the audio
component serving as the line input are
selected.
MIC:The audio input signals from the internal
power supply type of microphone are
selected.  (The phantom mic power is not
supplied from the unit.)
+48V:The audio input signals from the external
power supply type of microphone are
selected.  (The phantom mic power is
supplied from the unit.)
7CUE switch 
CH1:The audio CH1 signals are recorded on the
cue track.
MIX:Audio CH1 and CH2 mixed signals are
recorded on the cue track.
CH2:The audio CH2 signals are recorded on the
cue track.

This switch can be made ineffective using the VTR
MAIN MENU.  (See page 116)
Parts and their functions
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Audio function section (2)
8AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
This is connected to the audio component.  
The sound of audio CH1 and the sound of audio
CH2 are output separately.
The switching of the recording sound and playback
sound is coupled with the setting of the MONITOR
OUT SDI switch.  (No sound will be output when
the SDI switch is at OFF.)
9DC OUT (DC power output) socket
This is the DC 12 V output socket.  A current of
approximately 400 mA can be supplied.
:ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
control
This is used to adjust the volume of the warning
alarms from the earphone which has been
connected to the speaker can be heard from the earphone.  In
addition, the warning alarms relating to the unit’s
operations or statuses can be heard through the
earphone.  An earphone which is capable of
delivering a sufficiently high volume is
recommended.  However, when the earphone is
connected, the sound heard through the speaker <
will be automatically cut off.
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Viewfinder section
(Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P)
(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to the
operating intructions of the viewfinder.)
Parts and their functions
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3TALLY switch
This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.
HIGH:The brightness of the front tally lamp is
increased.
OFF:The front tally lamp is turned off.
LOW:The brightness of the front tally lamp is
reduced.
4PEAKING control
This is used to adjust the outlines of the images
seen inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier.
Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of
the camera.
5CONTRAST control
This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture
seen inside the viewfinder.  Its adjustment does not
affect the output signals of the camera.
6BRIGHT control
This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture
seen inside the viewfinder.  Its adjustment does not
affect the output signals of the camera.
7Front tally lamp
This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3is
set to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while
the VTR unit is recording.  It also flashes to provide
a warning display like the REC lamp inside the
viewfinder.  The lamp’s brightness when it is lighted
can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or
LOW).
8Lever for securing the viewfinder in the
back/front and sideways directions
This lever is loosened when the viewfinder position
is to be adjusted in the back/front and/or sideways
directions.
9Eyepiece
:Back tally lamp
This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording.  It
also flashes to provide a warning display like the
REC lamp inside the viewfinder.  
When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is
hidden.
;Diopter adjustment ring
This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s
diopter in such a way that the user can see the
image on the viewfinder screen most clearly.
Microphone holder
?Viewfinder stopper screw
To detach the viewfinder from the camera, first
loosen the stopper screw, and then remove the
viewfinder. 1Viewfinder (optional accessory) 
While recording or playback is underway, pictures
can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and
white.  The warning displays concerning the unit’s
operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra
patterns and markers (safety zone markers and
center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.
2ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This is used to display the zebra pattern in the
viewfinder.
ON:The zebra pattern is displayed.
OFF:The zebra pattern is not displayed.
When the unit is shipped, the zebra pattern is set
so that an area of less than 85% is displayed with a
video level of at least 80% or so.  
The required area of zebra pattern can be
displayed by setting the ZEBRA 1 DETECT,
ZEBRA 2 DETECT and ZEBRA 2 items on the
FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen.
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2Synchro scan adjustment switches
These switches become effective when the shutter
switch 7is set to ON and SYNCHRO SCAN 2 is
selected.  They are used to adjust the synchro scan
speed.
When the “–” switch is pressed, the shutter speed is
reduced; conversely, when the “+” switch is
pressed, it is increased.
During personal computer monitor shooting, etc.
adjust these switches to the positions where the
horizontal bar noise inside the viewfinder is
decreased.
3WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector)
switch
PRST:Set the switch to this position in cases where
there is not enough time to adjust the white
balance.  The TUNGSTEN (3200 K) white
balance value is stored in the memory.  
This can be changed to DAY LIGHT (5600
K).
A or B:When the AUTO W/B BAL switch 6is set to
AWB, the white balance is automatically
adjusted to match the setting position of the
CC FILTER control 1, and the adjustment
value is stored in memory A or memory B.
When the CC FILTER control and the WHITE BAL
switch are set to the same positions as they were
when adjustment was performed, the adjustment
value stored in the memory is recalled, and the unit
is automatically adjusted to the white balance that
corresponds to this value.
If this switch setting is changed while the menu
display mode is set to “3” (default setting), the new
setting will appear at the WHITE BAL switch display
position on the viewfinder screen.
(Example: “A”)
Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (1)
1CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter selector) control
This is used to select the filter to match the light
source which is illuminating the subject.  If the
control setting is changed while the menu display
mode is set to “3” (default setting), the new setting
will appear at the setting change message display
area of the viewfinder screen.
OThe two types shown above are provided for filter
combinations.
$Control settings and filter selection
Parts and their functions
$Examples of filter selection
Shooting conditionsCC filter
Sunrise, sunset, inside a studioB (3200 K)
ND filter
1 (CLEAR)
Outdoors under a clear skyC (4300 K) or 
D (6300 K)
2 (1/4 ND) or 
3 (1/16 ND)
Outdoors under cloudy or rainy
skiesD (6300 K)
1 (CLEAR) or 
2 (1/4 ND)
Snowscapes, high mountains,
seashores or other perfectly clear
sceneryC (4300 K) or 
D (6300 K)3 (1/16 ND) or
4 (1/64 ND)
CC FILTER control (large
diameter) settingCC filter selection
ACross filter
B3200 K
C4300 K
D6300 K
ND FILTER control (small
diameter) settingND filter selection
1CLEAR (Transparent)
21/4 ND
31/16 ND
41/64 ND
3 1
2

The color temperatures shown above are those when the
LIGHTING item is set to TUNGSTEN or the D5600K item is set to
OFF on the CAMERA SETTING screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN
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Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (2)
4OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE
switch
This is used to select the video signals which are to
be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit,
viewfinder and video monitor.
The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the
pictures shot by the camera are selected.
The operation of the AUTO KNEE function can be
selected using the AUTO KNEE SW item on the
CAMERA SW MODE screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN
MENU 2.
(The factory setting of the AUTO KNEE function is
OFF.)5GAIN (gain selector) switch
This is used to select the gain of the video amplifier
in accordance with the lighting status during
shooting.  The gain values corresponding to the L,
M and H settings are specified by the setting menu
ahead of time.  
If this switch setting is changed while the display
mode is set to “3,” the new setting will appear at the
gain display position on the viewfinder screen.
(Example: “12 dB”)
6AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white balance/black
balance adjustment) switch
AWB:This is selected when the white balance is to
be adjusted automatically.  When the WHITE
BAL switch 3is set to “A or B” at this time,
the adjusted value will be stored in memory A
or memory B.
ABB:This is selected for automatically adjusting the
black balance.
The adjusted value is stored in a dedicated
memory.
Black shading is automatically corrected when
SHD and ABB SW CTRL on the OPTION
screen of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 are set
to ON and the AUTO W/B BAL switch is
pressed continuously for 8 seconds or more
on the ABB side.
Parts and their functions
$OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting position
BARSColor bar signals are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated.
Use this position in the following
circumstances. 
OWhen the video monitor is to be adjusted
OWhen the color bar signals are to be
recorded
CAM.
AUTO KNEE OFFThe pictures shot by the camera are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated.
MANUAL KNEE is selected as the default
setting.
CAM.
AUTO KNEE ONThe pictures shot by the camera are output.
The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated.
AUTO KNEE function
If the level is adjusted to people or scenery for shooting when the
background is very bright, the background becomes subject to
white-out, causing the buildings and scenery in the background to
be blurred.  When the AUTO KNEE function is activated in a
situation like this, the background can be reproduced distinctly.
This function is very effective for shooting in the following
situations.
OWhen shooting people in the shade under a clear sky
OWhen shooting people inside a vehicle or a building and
outdoor scenery seen through windows at the same time
OWhen shooting scenes with a high contrast

When white balance or black balance are being
automatically adjusted and the switch is pressed
again to either the AWB side or to the ABB side, the
automatic adjustment for the side pressed will be
stopped.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
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Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (3)
7SHUTTER switch
This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to
be used.  When the SEL side is pressed, the
shutter speed and mode display are changed in the
range which was set ahead of time in the setting
menu.
If this switch setting is changed while the display
mode is set to “2” or “3,” the new setting will appear
at the shutter display position on the viewfinder
screen.
(Example: “: 1/120”, “: 50%”, “: 180d”)
8ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-
pin)
The AJ-EC3 extension control unit (optional
accessory) is connected here.
 
Before connecting or disconnecting the remote
control cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER
switches on the unit and extension control unit to
the OFF position.9HD SDI OUT connector (BNC)
The HD SDI signals (video and audio) for the
monitor in accord with the position of the MONITOR
OUT SDI switch :are output from here.
When the SDI switch is at “EE/PB,” the EE video
and EE audio signals will be output during
recording and the playback video and playback
audio signals will be output during playback.
When the SDI switch is at “EE,” the camera video
signals are output at all times.
When the CHARACTER switch is set to ON while
performing the menu settings, it is possible to
superimpose the setting menus onto the pictures
being shot so that they can be checked on the
monitor screen.
The user’s bit is also output from the HD SDI OUT
connector.
The active frame count is output to the four higher
digits of the user’s bit.  The count is reset to zero
each time recording starts, and the count is
incremented with each active frame.  
The active frame information is output to the lowest
digit of the user’s bit while the frame rate
information is output to the third and fourth lower
digits.

In order for the time code that matches the
playback time code, which is output from the HD
SDI OUT connector, to be output from the TC OUT
connector, set the SDI switch to “EE/PB,” and
select “TCG/TCR” as the TC OUT item setting on
the TC/UB screen.
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Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (4)
:SDI switch
This is used to select the video and audio signals
which are to be output from the HD SDI OUT
connector and the audio signals which are to be
output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.
EE/PB:During playback, the playback video and
playback audio signals are output; in all
other modes, the EE video and EE audio
signals are output.
EE:The EE video and EE audio signals are
output at all times.
OFF:Signal output is stopped.  (This serves
effectively as a power-conserving mode.)

OWith the settings at shipment, this function does
not work at the OFF position when a cable is
connected to the HD SDI OUT connector.  For
further details, refer to the FUNCTION screen
(page 112) of the VTR menu.
During recording, the HD SDI OUT output
signals cannot be switched from ON to OFF or
vice versa.  The status set prior to the
commencement of recording is maintained.
OWhen the frame frequency has been set to 60.00
Hz, the audio signals which are output from the
HD SDI OUT connector can be controlled on the
MIC AUDIO screen of VTR MENU.
However, it should be borne in mind that some
products may not be able to process properly the
audio signals which are output from the HD SDI
OUT connector at this 60.00 Hz frequency
setting.
For details, consult your dealer.;CHARACTER switch
This controls whether the characters are to be
superimposed onto the pictures which are output
from the HD SDI OUT connector.
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Shooting (recording)/playback
function section (5)
CPLAY/PAUSE button
This is pressed to view the playback picture on the
viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor.
The button’s lamp comes on during playback.
When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set
to pause in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), and
the button’s lamp flashes.  If the unit is left in the
pause mode for two minutes, it automatically
changes to the stop (STOP) mode.
DSTOP button
This is pressed to stop the tape travel.
EEMERGENCY screw (inside rubber cap)
If the cassette does not eject even when the EJECT
button is pressed, use a screwdriver or similar
implement to push and turn the EMERGENCY
screw at the same time: this will cause the cassette
to be ejected.
Parts and their functions
>MODE CHECK button
While this button is held down, the camera’s setting
mode is shown in the viewfinder.
This does not affect the output signals of the
camera.
?USER 1 and USER 2 buttons
A user setting can be allocated to each of these
buttons using the setting menu.
When a button is pressed, the user setting mode
allocated to it is selected.
When the button is pressed again, the selected
mode is released.
@EJECT button
This is pressed to insert or eject the cassette.
AREW button
This is pressed to rewind the tape.  The button’s
lamp comes on during rewinding.
When it is pressed during playback, the tape will be
reviewed (rewound and played back) at about twice
the regular speed while the button is held down.
BFF button
This is pressed to fast forward the tape.  The
button’s lamp comes on during fast forwarding.
When it is pressed during playback, the tape will be
cued (fast forwarded and played back) at about
twice the regular speed while the button is held
down.
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Warning/status display section
1Back tally lamp (unit)
When the back tally switch 2is set to ON, this
lamp serves the same function as the front tally
lamp in the viewfinder.
2Back tally switch 
This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1.
ON:The unit’s back tally lamp is operational.
OFF:The unit’s back tally lamp is not operational.
3WARNING lamp
When a problem of some form or other occurs
within the VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights.
4LIGHT switch
ON:The display window 5is illuminated.
OFF:The illumination of the display window is
turned off.
5Display window
This displays the alarms, remaining battery charge,
audio levels, time data, etc. relating to the VTR unit.
Parts and their functions
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Menu operation section
1Setup card insertion slot
The setup card, available as an optional accessory,
is inserted into this slot.
2MENU button
When this is pressed, the camera unit’s user menu
screen, which was set at the time of shipment,
appears.
When it is pressed again, the VTR unit’s user menu
screen appears. 
When it is pressed once more, the menu screen
display is cleared.
The selection of the menu for the user menu can be
changed on the USER MENU SELECT screen.3JOG dial button
When this dial button is turned while the menu
screen is displayed, the cursor is moved to each of
the setting items.
The menu items are set by operating this dial
button.
There are two types of menus, MAIN and SUB, and
each menu is displayed on a page-by-page basis.
The menu configuration can be changed to suit the
desired objective.
For details on the menu operation method, refer to
“Menu operations” on pages 84 to 86.
Parts and their functions
When the power is turned on
Status display
Camera unit’s user
menu
VTR unit’s user
menu Press the MENU
button.
Press the MENU
button.
Press the MENU button.
Time code related section (1)
1GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)
Supply the analog HD reference signal to this
connector for gen-locking the camera unit or when
externally locking the time code.

Enter the reference signal of the same frame
frequency (59.94 Hz or 60.0 Hz) as the unit.
2TC IN connector (BNC)
Supply the time code which will serve as the
reference to this connector when externally locking
the time code.
3TC OUT connector (BNC)
To lock the time code of an external VTR to the
unit’s time code, connect this connector to the time
code input (TC IN) connector on the external VTR.
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