Panasonic Aj Hdc27v Operating Instructions Manual

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Audio input preparation
1Open the mic holder.
2Attach  the  microphone,  and  tighten  the  locking
screw.
3Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the
MIC IN jack on the camera.
When attaching a microphone to
the viewfinder (optional accessory)
for use
The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional
accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.
AJ-HVF27P
MIC IN jack
Mic holder
Locking
screw
4Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT”
in accordance with the audio channel or channels
whose sound is to be recorded.
AUDIO IN switches 
						

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Audio input preparation
1Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.
2Attach  the  mic  holder  to  the  main  unit  using  the
screws provided with the AJ-MH700P mic holder.
Screws provided with mic holder
Locking screw
3Attach  the  microphone  to  the  mic  holder,  and
tighten the locking screw.
4Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the
MIC IN jack on the camera.
5Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT”
in accordance with the audio channel or channels
whose sound is to be recorded. Attaching  the  AJ-MH700P  mic  holder  (optional
accessory)
When attaching a microphone to
the main unit for use
MIC IN jack
AUDIO IN switches 
						

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Audio input preparation
1Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the
MIC IN jack on the camera.
2Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT”
in accordance with the audio channel or channels
whose sound is to be recorded.
AUDIO IN connectors

When extending the microphone’s connecting cable,
use a cable which supports the phantom power supply
system.

When  the  LINE/MIC/+48V  selector  switch  is  set  to
“+48V,”  the  phantom  power  supply  system  is
supported.
When connecting a microphone to
the MIC IN jack
1Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the
AUDIO IN connector on the camera.
Two  microphones  can  be  connected  to  the  CH1
and CH2 connectors.
2Set  the  AUDIO  IN  switch  or  switches  for  the
channel or channels to which the microphone or
microphones have been connected to “REAR.”
When connecting a microphone to
the AUDIO IN connector
MIC IN jack
AUDIO IN switches
AUDIO IN switches 
						

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Audio input preparation
1Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver to the WX-
ZJ770 camera attachment.
2Align the grooves in the camera attachment with
the  pins  on  the  battery  case,  etc.  to  attach  the
wireless receiver.
3Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera
with the wireless receiver using the XLR cable.
4Set  the  AUDIO  IN  switch  or  switches  for  the
channel or channels to which the XLR cable has
been connected to “REAR.”
5Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear
panel to “MIC.”
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear
panel to “LINE.”
When detaching the wireless receiver, push up
the  lever  on  the  bottom  panel  of  the  camera
attachment to disengage it.

For details on the operations and other aspects of the
WX-RJ700  wireless  receiver,  refer  to  the  operating
instructions which accompany the receiver. Attach  the  WX-RJ700  wireless  receiver  when
Panasonic’s wireless system is to be used.
When using a wireless microphone
WX-RJ700 wireless
receiver
WX-ZJ770 camera
attachment Audio output connectors
AUDIO IN connectors
AUDIO IN switchesXLR cable
1Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera
with the audio component using the XLR cable.
2Set  the  AUDIO  IN  switch  or  switches  for  the
channel or channels to which the microphone or
microphones have been connected to “REAR.”
When connecting audio components
AUDIO IN connectors
AUDIO IN switchesLINE/MIC/+48V
selector switch 
						

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Mounting the unit on a tripod
1Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod.

Select the attachment holes that best support the
center of gravity of the unit and tripod attachment.
Check  that  the  diameters  of  the  selected  holes
match the diameters of the pan head.
2Attach the camera to the tripod attachment.
Slide  the  camera  toward  the  front  along  the
grooves until it clicks into place. Use  the  tripod  attachment  available  as  an  optional
accessory for mounting the unit onto a tripod.
Pan head Tripod attachment
Red leverTripod attachment
Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment 
While pressing the red lever, move the black lever in
the direction of the arrow, slide the unit toward the
rear, and detach it.
Black lever

If the pins in the tripod attachment fail to return to
their original positions after the camera has been
detached, press the red lever again and at the same
time  move  the  black  lever  in  the  direction  of  the
arrow:  this  will  return  the  pins  to  their  original
positions.
Bear in mind that the camera cannot be attached
while the pins are left in the center. 
						

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Attaching the shoulder strap
1Attach  the  shoulder  strap  to  the  shoulder  strap
mounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap.

Check that the shoulder strap is securely fastened.
Shoulder strap
The clip opens
when it is
pressed here.The clip opens when it
is pressed here.
To detach the shoulder strap, open the clips on the
mounting parts and detach.
Adjusting the shoulder pad position
1Loosen the two screws.
2Slide the shoulder pad either backward or forward,
and find the optimum position.
3Tighten the screws to secure the shoulder pad. The  shoulder  pad  can  be  slid  up  to  15  mm  either
backward or forward from the center position (factory
setting).
Adjust the pad’s position to operate the unit with the
optimum ease.
Shoulder pad Screws
Bottom section
21•3 
						

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AJ-EC3
AJ-65
∫1
Connecting the extension control unit
Dedicated cable
ECU connector
By  connecting  the  AJ-EC3  extension  control  unit
(optional  accessory),  some  of  the  functions  can  be
operated by remote control.
When  the  AJ-EC3  is  connected  and  the  POWER
switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 are set to ON, the
unit is automatically set to the remote control mode.
OBefore connecting or disconnecting the dedicated
cable,  be  absolutely  sure  to  set  the  POWER
switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 to OFF.
OWhen “OFF” has been selected as the ECU DATA
SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen
of  CAM  MENU,  all  the  adjustments  and  settings
made using the AJ-EC3 will be cleared when the
unit’s  power  switch  is  set  to  OFF.    Neither  is  it
possible to save these adjustments and settings on
a setup card.
However, the menu item settings can be saved on
a setup card.
When the AJ-EC3 is connected again, its settings
will be restored.
OWhen “ON” has been selected as the ECU DATA
SAVE setting on the CAMERA SW MODE screen
of  CAM  MENU,  all  the  adjustments  and  settings
made  using  the  AJ-EC3  will  not  be  cleared  even
when the unit’s power switch is set to OFF.
Attaching the rain cover
Tighten the cord.
Close using the fastener.Close using the fastener.
Example  showing  use  of  the  SHAN-
RC700 rain cover 
						

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TALLY / REC
BATT
VTR
SAVE
1
423
Viewfinder lamp displays
1
TALLY/REC (recording) lamp
This  lights  up  (red)  during  recording.    It  flashes
when a problem has occurred.
For  details,  refer  to  the  section  on  the  “Warning
system” (pages 107, 108).
2
BATT (battery) lamp
This starts flashing when the battery voltage has
dropped to the level where the battery will no longer
be  usable  in  several  minutes’  time,  and  it  lights
when the battery is no longer usable.  To prevent
operation  from  being  interrupted,  replace  the
battery  before  the  battery  has  discharged
completely.
For  details,  refer  to  the  section  on  the  “Warning
system” (pages 107, 108).
3
(abnormal operating status warning) lamp
This  lights  when  the  unit  is  set  to  an  abnormal
operating status for any of the items set to “ON” on
the “!LED” screen of the setting menu.
For details on selecting the items targeted for the
lamp display, refer to the section on “Setting the
lamp displays” (next page).4
VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lamp
This lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set
to SAVE.  It goes off during recording.

In  the  rec  pause  mode,  the  SAVE  mode  is
established automatically, and the lamp lights after
the  time  set  for  the  pause  timer  (temporary  stop
time) has elapsed.
After  two  minutes  in  the  play  pause  mode,  the
SAVE mode is established automatically, and the
lamp lights.
Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P
(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to
the operating intructions of the viewfinder.) 
						

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Viewfinder lamp displays
Setting itemDescription of setting
GAIN (0 dB)Lamp display appears when the gain is
set to a value other than “0 dB.”
GAIN (–3 dB)Lamp display appears when the gain is
set to a value other than “–3 dB.”
SHUTTERLamp display appears when the
SHUTTER switch is at ON.
WHITE PRESETLamp display appears when “PRST”
applies to the channel in the white
balance memory.
EXTENDERLamp display appears when the lens
extender is used.
FILTERLamp display appears when the filter is
set to a value other than “3200 K.”
BLACK STRLamp display appears when the black
stretch is at ON.
D4300 KLamp display appears when the white
balance presetting is 4300 K.
Setting the  lamp displays
Select the items targeted for the  lamp display on
the “!LED” screen of the CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen.
(Under the factory settings, the “!LED” screen is not
displayed.)
To perform operations on the “!LED” screen, either
switch the unit to the engineer mode menu or select
the “!LED” screen on the CAM USER MENU SELECT
2 screen under the CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen.

For details on selecting the engineer mode menu and
display screens, refer to “Menu operations” (pages 72
to 74).
1Perform the menu operations (pages 72 to 74) to
open the “!LED” screen.
2Turn  the  JOG  dial  button  to  move  the  arrow
(cursor) to the desired item.
4Repeat  steps 2and 3to  set  ON  or  OFF  for  the
other items.
3For the selected item, press the JOG dial button,
and set whether or not the item is to be displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
Turn the JOG dial button, select display (ON) or no
display  (OFF)  and  press  the  JOG  dial  button  to
enter the selection.
5Press  the  MENU  button  to  exit  the  menu
operations.
The  setting  menu  is  cleared,  and  the  display
showing the unit’s current statuses appears at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
n< !LED >
GAIN(0dB)        :ON
GAIN(–3dB)       :OFF
SHUTTER          :ON
WHITE PRESET     :OFF
EXTENDER         :ON
FILTER           :OFF
BLACK STR        :OFF
D4300K           :OFF
MATRIX           :OFF
COLOR CORRECTION :OFF
FRAME RATE       :ONMATRIXLamp display appears when the matrix is
at ON.
COLOR CORRECTIONLamp display appears when the color
correction is at ON.
FRAME RATELamp display appears when the frame
rate has been set to 11 frames/sec.
(10.99 Hz) or below. 
						

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Viewfinder screen status displays
In addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings and
messages  indicating  its  operating  statuses  are
displayed  on  the  viewfinder  screen.    The  center
marker and safety zone markers also appear.
The items which have been set to ON by the switches
relating to the viewfinder displays or the VF DISPLAY
screen of the setting menu are displayed at the top
and bottom of the screen.
When  settings  have  been  changed  or  adjustments
have been made, messages advising the user of what
has been set, what progress has been made in the
adjustments and what the adjustment results are can
be displayed for about 3 seconds.$Display items and where they are displayed
1
Extender display
2
Shutter speed/mode display 
3
Remaining tape display
4
Battery voltage display 
5
Filter display
6
White balance memory display 
7
Gain display
8
Audio level display
9
Aperture display
:
Camera warning/information display   
;
Safety zone markers
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Center marker
=
Super iris ON display
>
Zoom position display 
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TCG display
@
Master gain setting display 
A
Color temperature display PRE/A/B
B
Battery type
C
Total tape length
D
Preset color temperature display
E
VTR warning/information display 
F
Interval recording mode display (flashing)
G
AUDIO CH1/CH2 input display
H
Frame rate information display
I
lamp information display
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