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 again,
the hold status is released. Use the button to ascertain the time at which a particular scene
was shot, for example.
ÌRESET button
This resets the time data on the counter display to “00:00:00:00”. When the TCG switch Ð is
set to SET and this button is pressed, the time code or user’s bit can be reset to
“00:00:00:00” or “00 00 00 00”.
ÍDISPLAY switch
The time code, CTL or user’s bit is made to appear on the counter display depending on the
setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch Ð.
UB:The user’s bit is displayed.
TC:The time code is displayed.
CTL:CTL is displayed.
ÎUP button, DOWN button
When setting the time code or user’s bit, these buttons increment or decrement by 1 the fig-
ure of the digit made to flash by the SHIFT/ITEM button Ï.
ÏSHIFT/ITEM (digit advance) button
When setting the time code or user’s bit, this button is used to cause the digit which is to be
set to flash.
È
Ê
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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 while recording is
in progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succes-
sion of unedited shots.
Warning/Status Display Section
ÑTally lamp
This is activated when the TALLY switch Ò is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording
by the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn
the operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or
LOW).
ÒTALLY switch
This controls the tally lamp Ñ.
HIGH:The tally lamp is made brighter.
OFF:The tally lamp is extinguished.
LOW:The tally lamp is made darker.
ÓBack tally lamp
This functions in the same way as the tally lamp Ñ when the back tally switch Ô is set to
ON.
ÔBack tally switch
This controls the back tally lamp Ó.
ON:The back tally lamp operates.
OFF:The back tally lamp does not operate.
ÕWARNING lamp
This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.
ÖLIGHT switch
ON:This illuminates the display window ×.
OFF:This extinguishes the display window illumination.
×Display window
The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc.
are displayed in this window.
Õ
Ö
×
Ð
Ò
Ñ
Ó
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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 arrow and then slide it into place.
2When detaching the battery, hold down the detachment lever of the battery holder and slide
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
|Note{
The AJ-PD900W supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra-light system.
Automatic detection can be performed for intelligent batteries with a remaining battery level
of 10% or more. At this time, the remaining battery level is displayed numerically (percent-
age display) inside the viewfinder. If the power is turned on with a remaining battery level of
10% or less, the voltage is displayed. Also, after intelligent battery detection, the remaining
battery level display indicates the level for the intelligent battery even if power is supplied
from an external source.
Power Supply Output Connector
Control Switch
Lever
Pack 
						

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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.
|Notes{
ÁDo not pull strongly on the rubber cap.
ÁTake care not to catch the connection cord between the battery case and the main unit. 
						

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4Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack.
|Note{
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 the
case and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw of the bat-
tery holder.
|Note{
Take care when attaching the battery holder that the wires are not pinched.
A
C
D
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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 supplied battery mounting terminals.
2Attach the lithium-ion battery holder.
AAs shown in the figure, remove the battery clamp, and attach the holder using the
mounting screws.
BTighten the power supply contact screws.
CPut the battery clamp back into place.
|Notes{
ÁThe unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed.
ÁTake care when attaching the battery case/battery holder that the wires are not pinched.
Battery clamp 
						

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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 must be set to ON before the unit’s POW-
ER switch is set to ON. If this sequence is reversed, the AC adaptor’s output voltage will rise
slowly and may cause the unit to malfunction.
DC IN Connector
Pin No. Signal
1GND
2, 3——
4o12 V1
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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.
|Note{
The lens and camera adjustments listed below may be necessary depending on the lens to be
mounted.
1. Lens flange back adjustment
2. Lens auto iris adjustment
3. Lens white shading adjustment (with this unit)
Lens Clamping Lever
Mount Cap
Mark
LENS Connector 
						

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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 Flange Back
1Set the lens iris to manual.
2Open the iris. Position the flange back adjustment chart about 3 m from the lens and illumi-
nate it so that an appropriate image output level is obtained.
If the image level is too high, use the CC/ND filters or the shutter.
3Loosen the Ff ring clamping screw.
4Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position manually or by electric drive.
5Shoot the flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into
focus.
6Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position.
7Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus.
At this time, take care not to move the distance ring.
8Repeat this operation four to seven times until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and
wide-angle positions.
9Firmly tighten the Ff ring clamping screw.
ÁRefer to the Operating Instructions of the lens.
Approx. 3 m