Panasonic Aj Sdc615 Operating Instructions Manual

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5Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens.

≥For details on how to handle the lens, refer to the
operating instructions of the lens.
≥While the lens is removed, attach the mount cap to
protect the unit.
5-3 Attaching the lens and performing
the flange back and white shading
adjustments
Attaching the lens
1Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the
mount cap.
Lever for
securing the lens
Mount cap
Mark
2Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in...

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1Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.
2Set the lens aperture to manual and open the aperture.
3Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video
output level is achieved at a distance of about 3 meters
away from the chart used for the flange back adjustment.
If the video level is too high, use the filters and shutter.
5Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either
manually or electrically.
6Shoot the chart used for...

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< WHITE SHADING >
CORRECT           :ON
#DETECTION(V.SAW)
81Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and
use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white
balance automatically (AWB).
2Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black
balance automatically (ABB).
3Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the
white balance automatically (AWB).
9Repeat step 7.
10Perform a menu operation to open the  screen from the MAINTENANCE page.
11Turn the JOG dial button to move the...

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< LENS FILE >
#FILE NO.          :1
READ
WRITE
TITLE : ************
1:              5:
2:              6:
3:              7:
4:              8:
Selecting the file No.
1Perform a menu operation to open the 
screen from the FILE page, and turn the JOG dial button
to move the arrow (cursor) to the FILE NO. item.
2When the JOG dial button is pressed, the file number
starts flashing.  Turn the JOG dial button and select the
lens file (1 to 8) in which the data is to be stored.
3Press...

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4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
When reading is complete, “READ OK” is displayed,
indicating that the lens file data has been read from
memory.
5Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
Reading the lens file data
1Refer to steps 1to 3in “Storing the lens file data,” and
enter the lens file.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the “READ” item.
READ?
YES
#NO
3When the JOG dial button is...

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5-4 Audio input signal preparations
Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply
the audio signals to the unit.
5-4-1 When using the front microphone
The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional
accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.
5-4-2 When using an external microphone
First attach the AJ-MH700P mic holder (optional accessory).
1Open the mic holder.
1Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.
2Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the...

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5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver
When using an externally connected wireless
receiver
Attach the wireless receiver when a wireless system is to be
used.
5-4-4 When using an audio component
1Attach the wireless receiver to the camera attachment.
1Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with
the audio component using the XLR cable.
1Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and
screw it down.
2Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or
channels...

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Slide lever
1Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.

Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the
tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole.  Check
that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of
the tripod head screw.
2Mount the unit on the tripod attachment.
Tripod head Tripod attachment
Shoulder belt
The tab opens
when it is
pressed.
To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs.

Check that the shoulder belt is attached...

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5-8 Attaching the rain cover
Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain
cover

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be
absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and
the AJ-EC3P to OFF.
≥If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the  screen is
set to OFF, the camera related settings among the
adjustments and settings performed using the AJ-EC3P will
be erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF. In
addition, it will not be possible to write this data...

Chapter 6  Maintenance and inspections
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6-1 Inspections prior to shooting
Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following
inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly.  It
is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check
the images.
6-1-1 Preparation for inspections6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit
1Insert a fully charged battery.
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...