Panasonic Aj Pd900 Operating Instructions Manual

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ÉTC IN connector (BNC)
The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external
source.
ÊTC OUT connector (BNC)
Connect this to the time code TC IN connector on the external VTR when locking the external
VTR’s time code to this unit’s time code.
Time Code-Related Section (2)
ËHOLD button
The time data appearing on the counter display at the instant when this button is pressed is
held. (The time code generator will still continue to run.) When the button is pressed...

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Controls and Their Functions
ÐTCG (time code selector) switch
This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator.
F-RUN:This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless
of the VTR’s operation.
Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the
time code to an external source.
SET:This position is used for setting the time code or user’s bit.
R-RUN:This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only...

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Power Supply
Power can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply.
Using a battery pack
A Panasonic, B Anton Bauer or C Sony batteries can be used for the battery pack.
Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger.
ÁSee the Handling Instructions for the battery pack and battery charger for a detailed explana-
tion of charging methods.
Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack
1Mount the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack in the direction of the...

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Power Supply
Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack
1Detach the battery mounts.
2Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M402H battery case.
3Mount the AU-M402H battery case.
Open the battery case cover and lift up the rubber cap to expose the screw holes. Tighten
the screws with a screwdriver and mount the case to the unit. Be sure to tighten the screws
completely.
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ÁDo not pull strongly on the rubber cap.
ÁTake care not to catch the connection cord between the battery...

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4Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack.
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The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed. 

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Power Supply
Using a Sony Battery Pack
1Remove the battery mounts.
See page 24.
2Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.
3Mount the Sony battery holder.
Mount the battery case with the cover detached first, and then mount the detached cover as
shown in the figure.
ATighten the mounting screws.
BTighten the power supply contact screws.
CInsert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow.
DAlign the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the hole at the bottom of...

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Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack
1Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.
(See the preceding page.)
2Mount the BP-90 battery case.
ATighten the mounting screws.
BTichten the power supply contact screws.
CInsert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow.
DAlign the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the bottom of the case and
mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw.
Using the Sony BP-L60/BP-L90 lithium-ion Battery Pack
1Attach the...

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Power Supply
Using an AC Power Supply (When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor)
1Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B75 AC
adaptor.
2Set the AC adaptor’s power to ON.
3Set the unit’s power switch to ON.
|Notes{
ÁWhen using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adaptor, check the pin signal
of the EXT DC IN socket.
ÁWhen both a battery pack and AC adaptor are connected, power is supplied from the AC
adaptor.
ÁWhen using an AC adaptor, the AC adaptor’s power...

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Mounting the Lens
1
Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap.
2Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens and
mount the lens.
3Lower the lens clamping lever and clamp the lens.
4Press the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector.
ÁSee the Handling Instructions provided with the lens for lens handling.
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The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be necessary depending on the lens to be
mounted.
1. Lens...

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Adjusting the Lens Flange
When images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions during
zoom operations, adjust the flange back (the distance from the lens mounting surface to the im-
age formation surface).
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not
changed.
Adjustment method
Check the position of each part of the lens which must be operated in order to adjust the flange
back with the lens Handling Instructions.
Adjusting the...