Panasonic Aj Hdc27v Operating Instructions Manual

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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...

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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 72 to 74...

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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...

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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 57).
2Set the time code.
For  details  on  the  setting  procedure,  refer  to
“Setting the time code” (page 58).
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...

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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:
9.46 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-HVF27P)
CRT:
2˝ high-resolution monochrome tube
Video system:
720P/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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