Panasonic Aj Pd900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions
1Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that
the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.
2Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the
manual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.
3Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the lens at subjects with differing
brightness to check that the automatic iris adjustment functions.
4Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the iris ring to check the manual iris ad-
justment.
5Hold down the instant iris automatic adjustment button and aim the lens at subjects with
differing brightness to check the instant iris automatic adjustment performance.
6Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and change the GAIN switch setting toL, M
and H to check the following items.
ÁThe iris is adjusted with respect to subjects with the same brightness in accordance with
the switch setting.
ÁThe gain value display on the viewfinder screen changes in accordance with the switch
setting.
7When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the extender to the used position to check
that the extender functions properly.
Perform “(1) Tape Running Inspections” to “(4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections” below consecutively.
Inspecting the VTR Section
(1) Tape Running Inspections
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 F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
4Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.
5Press the unit’s VTR START button and check the following items.
ÁThe tape reels turn.
ÁThe counter display number changes.
ÁThe REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
ÁThe RF and SERVO lamps in the display window do not light.
6Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp
inside the viewfinder goes off.
7Check the same operations as in steps 5 and 6 using the VTR button of the lens.
8Press the RESET button and check that the counter display number changes to
“00:00:00:00”.
9Set the LIGHT switch to ON and check that the display window is illuminated.
10Press the REW button and then press the PLAY button after the tape has rewound for a
while. Check that the recording, playback and rewind operations are performed properly.
11Press the FF button and check that fast forward operation is performed properly. 
						

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(2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO.
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC].
3Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check
that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level.
(3) Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions
1Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC].
2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to MAN.
3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls and check that the level display increases when
the controls are turned to the right.
(4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections
1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.
2Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes.
3Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack. Check that the sound to the speaker is cut off
and that the microphone sound can be heard from the earphone.
4Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes.
(5) Inspections when Using an External Microphone
1Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors.
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to REAR [MIC].
3Aim the microphone at a sound source and check that the audio level meter in the display
window and the audio level display inside the viewfinder change in accordance with the
sound level. Each channel can also be checked separately by connecting a single micro-
phone to each channel.
(6) Time Code and User Bit-Related Inspections
1Set the user bit as necessary.
ÁSee “Setting the User Bit” (page 78) for a description of setting methods.
2Set the time code.
ÁSee “Setting the Time Code” (page 77) for a description of setting methods.
3Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
4Press the VTR START button.
Check that the tape runs and the counter display number changes.
5Press the VTR START button again.
Check that the tape stops and the counter display number stops changing.
6Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.
Check that the counter display number changes regardless of the tape running status.
7Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
Check that the set user bit is displayed. 
						

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General
Operating temperature:32uF to 104uF
Storage temperature:p4uF to 140uF
Operating humidity:Less than 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating time:Approx. 80 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery)
Weight:Approx. 14.52 lbs (6.6 kg) (incld. main unit, viewfinder, lens,
battery pack, tape and microphone)
Dimensions:4
13/16½ (W)q81/16½ (exclud. handle) (H)q123/8½ (D)
122.5q204q313 mm
Camera Section
Pick-up devices:2/3-inch on-chip M-FIT type of CCD
System:RGB 3-CCD system
Picture elements:520,000 pixel
Spectral system:F1.4 prism system
Built-in filters:1; 3200K
2; 5600Ko1/4 ND
3; 5600K
4; 5600Ko1/16 ND
Quantization:10-bit A/D (R, G and B channels), 36 MHz
Digital signal processing:16-bit long operation, 36 MHz
Horizontal drive frequency:18.0 MHz
Programmable gains:3 positions can be set from among p3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,
21, 24 and 30 dB.
Super gain:30 dB
Shutter speeds:1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500 and 1/1000  sec.
Synchro scan mode; 1/63.2– 1/201.9 sec.
Lens mount:2/3½ Bayonet type
Sensitivity:F8 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection)
Minimum subject brightness:2 lux (F1.4, o30 dB)
Image S/N ratio:60 dB (typ.)
Horizontal resolution:700 lines (center, typ.)
Vertical resolution:450 lines
Sampling frequency:36 MHz
Registration:Below 0.05% (entire range) (excld. lens)
Viewfinder
CRT:1.5½ monochrome
Horizontal resolution:600 lines (center, typ.)
Controls/switches:Controls; BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING
Switches; TALLY, ZEBRA Power supply voltage:DC 12 V
Power consumption:29 W 
						

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VTR Section
VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit)
Bands:Y; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHzo1.0 dB/p3.0 dB
P
B, PR; 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz o1.0 dB/p3.0 dB
S/N ratio:Better than 55 dB
K factor (2T pulse):Within 2%
Y/C delay:Within 20 ns
VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit)
Sampling frequency:48 kHz (synchronized to video)
Quantization:16-bits/sample
Frequency response:20 Hz to 20 kHzt1.0 dB (at the reference level on MIC
LOWCUT OFF status of the Setting Menu)
Dynamic range:85 dB or more (at 1 kHz, AWTD)
Distortion:Within 0.1% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Wow/flutter:Below measurable limit
Head room:20 dB
Emphasis:T1r50 ¯s, T2r15 ¯s (can be turned ON/OFF)
VTR Tape Running System
Tape used:DVCPRO format 1/4-inch M-size cassette tape
Tape speed:67.640 mm/s (50 Mbps)
33.820 mm/s (25 Mbps)
Recording/playback time:Approx. 33 min. (50 Mbps, using the AJ-P66MP)
Approx. 66 min. (25 Mbps, using the AJ-P66MP)
FF/REW time:Approx. 3 min. (using the AJ-P66MP)
Connectors
Input
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2
(XLR·2, 3-pin, female):MIC/LINE switchable, balanced, more than 10 kohm
MIC; Menu setting to p60/p50/p40 dBu,
LINE; Menu setting to p6/0/o4 dBu
MIC IN (XLR, 3-pin, female):Phantom o48 V, p60 dB, balanced, 3 kohm
Menu setting to p60/p50/p40 dBu
GENLOCK IN (BNC)1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
TIME CODE IN (BNC):0.5 to 18 Vp-p, high-impedance
Output
CAMERA OUT (BNC):1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
VIDEO OUT (BNC):1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
AUDIO OUT (CH1/CH2/MIX)
(XLR, 3-pin, male):o4 dBu, balanced, low-impedance
(CH1, CH2 or MIX selectable)
AUDIO CH1/CH2 OUT
(12-pin, multi connector)
(option):p20 dBu, unbalanced, low-impedance
TIME CODE OUT (BNC):1.5 Vp-p, low-impedance
PHONES (mini-jack·2):
Other
DC IN (XLR, 4-pin, male):DC 11 – 1 7 V
DC OUT (4-pin):DC 11 – 1 7 V, maximum rated current; 0.1 A
LENS (12-pin):
REMOTE (ECU, 6-pin):
Accessories
Shoulder belt (1)
Sony battery connector (screws included)
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

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Related Components
Power supply related
AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs
AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs)
AU-M402H battery case
AJ-B75 AC adaptor
Viewfinder
5-inch viewfinder
External VTR-related
Portable video cassette recorder
AJ-YA710P time code input/output/video input adaptor
AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output connector
AQ-EC1 extension control unit
Connection cables
Áfor connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin interface
Áfor connecting an external VTR to the 14-pin/26-pin interface
ÁSHAN-C12TCA multi connector cable
Audio components
AJ-MC700P microphone kit
Stereo microphone
AJ-MH700P microphone holder
WX-RA700 wireless receiver
WX-R980 camera attachment
Maintenance products
AJ-CL12MP cleaning tape
AJ-SC900 soft carrying case
AJ-HT900 carrying case
SHAN-RC700 rain cover 
						

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