Panasonic Aj Sdc615 Operating Instructions Manual

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7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1
TEST TONENORMAL
ALWAYS
OFF
CHSELFor selecting the test signal.NORMAL:The test tone signal is output to all
the channels when the CAM/BAR
switch has been set to BAR and the
CH1 AUDIO IN switch has been set
to FRONT.
ALWAYS:The test tone signal is always output
to all the channels when the CAM/
BAR switch has been set to BAR.
OFF:The test tone signal is not output.
CHSEL:The test tone signal is output to the
channels for which the CH1 or CH2
AUDIO IN switch has been set to
FRONT when the CAM/BAR switch
is set to BAR.  It is not output to CH3
or CH4.
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
FRONT VR CH1 FRONT
W.L.
REAR
ALL
OFF
For setting whether or not to make the audio
control operational for the input system
selected for CH1.
FRONT VR CH2 FRONT
W.L.
REAR
ALL
OFF
For setting whether or not to make the audio
control operational for the input system
selected for CH2.
MIC LOWCUT CH1 FRONT
REAR
W.L.
OFF
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for
CH1.
MIC LOWCUT CH2 FRONT
REAR
W.L.
OFF
For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for
CH2.
LIMITER CH1 ONOFFFor selecting the limiter for CH1.
LIMITER CH2 ONOFFFor selecting the limiter for CH2.
CUE REC SELECTCH1
CH2
CH1+CH2For selecting the signals to be recorded for
the CUE channel.
TYPE A2
/
11.0
: 13.5: 15.0 12.0
: 15.0: 17.0
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2:The selection is enabled.
/:The selection is disabled.
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
nearly depleted. For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which FULL is to be displayed.
11.0: 11.9: 15.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
depleted.
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
TYPE B2
/
11.0
: 13.1: 15.0 12.0
: 15.5: 17.0
For enabling or disabling the selection made
for the BATTERY SELECT item.
2:The selection is enabled.
/:The selection is disabled.
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
nearly depleted. For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which FULL is to be displayed.
11.0: 12.6: 15.0
For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at
which the battery charge is to be considered
depleted.
NEAR END FULL
END
NEAR END FULL
END
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
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The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
7-8-7 TC/UB
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
UB MODEUSER
TIME
DATE
EXT
TCG
FRM RATE
REGENFor selecting the UB mode.
USER:
Selects the UB value set in the LCD
section.
TIME:
Selects the local time (hour, minute,
second).
DATE:
Selects the local date and time (last 2 digits
of year, month, date, hour)
EXT:
When CAM or VIDEO is selected as the
REC SIGNAL menu item setting on the
 screen, the user bits of
the signal supplied to the TC IN connector
are used as the reference.
When 1394 is selected, user bits of the
signal supplied to the DVCPRO connector
are used as reference.
If the user bits cannot be read, the user bits
which are set in the unit are retained.
TCG:
Inputs the TCG value unchanged.
FRM RATE:
Selects the same camera shooting data
(frame rate, etc.) as the VAUX UB (VITC
UB).
REGEN:
Reads the value recorded on the tape and
then continues to record from that value.
TC MODEDF
NDFFor selecting the TC mode.
DF:Drop frame
NDF:Non-drop frame
7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2
WIRELESS WARN ONOFFFor selecting whether or not to output
warnings when the reception of the wireless
receiver is poor.
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
FRONT MIC
POWERON
OFFFor selecting the phantom power supply for
the front microphone.
REAR MIC POWERON
OFFFor selecting the phantom power supply for
the rear microphone.
AUDIO OUTON
OFFFor setting the audio output circuit.
OFF:The power to the output circuit is shut
down, and the signals of the circuit are
not output.
ON:The signals of the audio output circuit
are output.
MONITOR SELECT
SDC905
STEREO
MIXFor selecting the format of the signals to be
output to the monitor.
FRONT MIC LEVEL–40dB
–50dBFor selecting the input level of the front
microphone.
REAR MIC CH1
LVL–50dB–60dBFor selecting the input level of the rear
microphone.
REAR MIC CH2
LVL–50dB–60dBFor selecting the input level of the rear
microphone.
REAR LINE IN LVL 0dB+4dBFor selecting the rear line input level.
AUDIO OUT LVL 0dB+4dBFor selecting the rear audio output level.
HEADROOM 18dB20dBFor setting the headroom (reference level).
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
VITC UB MODE USER/EXT
TIME
DATE
TCG
FRM RATE
REGEN
For selecting the VAUX TC (VITC) UB mode.
USER/EXT:
When EXT is selected as the UB MODE
setting, the value concerned applies; with
any other setting, the USER value set by
UB is recorded.
TIME:The local time (in hours, minutes and
seconds) is selected.
DATE:The local date (last 2 digits of AD
year, month, day and hours) is
selected.
TCG:The TCG value is used as is for UB.
FRM RATE:
The same shooting information (frame
rate, etc.) of the camera as for VAUX UB
(VITC UB) is selected.
REGEN:The value recorded on the tape is
read and recorded continuously.
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7-8-8 UMID SET/INFO
DEVICE NODEFor displaying the ID number of the product.
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
COUNTRYNO-INFOFor inputting the name of the user’s country.
“NO-INFO” is displayed until this is input.
ORGANIZATIONNO-INFOFor inputting the name of the user’s
organization or company.  “NO-INFO” is
displayed until this is input.
USERNO-INFOFor inputting the user’s name.  “NO-INFO” is
displayed until this is input.
7-8-9 VTR DIAG
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
OPERATIONFor displaying the total time during which the
power has been on.
DRUM RUNNINGFor displaying the total time during which the
drum has rotated.
THREADINGFor displaying the total number of times
cassettes have been loaded.
DRUM RUNNING RFor displaying the total time during which the
drum has rotated after resetting.
THREADING RFor displaying the total number of times
cassettes have been loaded after resetting.
VTR SYSCONFor displaying the software version of the
VTR SYSCON microcomputer.
SERVOFor displaying the software version of the
SERVO microcomputer.
FRONTFor displaying the software version of the
LCD microcomputer.
CU F
CU F
CU F
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
TCG  SET HOLD ONOFFFor selecting ON or OFF for the function that
without fail uses what was previously set as
the TCG value for recording when the TCG
value had been set before the power was
turned off and recording was then performed
after the power was turned back on again.
FIRST REC TCREGEN
PRESETFor selecting whether or not to regenerate the
time code as the value on the tape during the
first recording after the power was turned on,
the cassette was inserted or a playback or
search operation was performed.
P.OFF LCD
DISPLAYON
OFFFor selecting whether or not to set the LCD’s
time code and display its count while the
power is off.
ON:The time code can be set and
displayed even while the power is off.
OFF:While the power is off, the power to the
LCD section is turned off, and the time
code can be neither set nor displayed.
TC OUTTCG
TCG/TCRFor selecting the TC OUT output.
TCG: The time code generator value is
always output.
TCG/TCR:The time code generator value is
output with the E-E setting and the
time code reader value is output with
the playback mode.
CU F
CU F
CU F
CU F
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
FPGA
(PRE PROX)For displaying the compressed image
software version.
1394 FPGAFor displaying the 1394 control software
version.
FPGA
(PRE RECX)
FPGA (VMX)
SDC615
SDC905
For displaying the version of the software
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7-9 OPTION MENU
7-9-1 OPTION
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
ENG SECURITY ONOFFFor selecting whether or not to place a
restriction on the opening and closing of the
MENU screen.
ON:The MENU screen can no longer be
opened.  To release this restriction,
consult your nearest service center.
OFF:No restriction is placed on the opening
and closing of the MENU screen.
ID MIX INHON
OFFFor selecting whether or not to turn off the
function that mixes the ID with the camera
image.
ON:Mixing is turned off.  The ID is not
mixed with the camera image.
OFF:Mixing is enabled.  The CAMERA ID
settings for VF INDICATOR1 are
used.
C
C
1394 CONFIGDFLT
1
: 
255Menu item for expansion purposes.
Normally, DFLT is used.
C
1394 GAP COUNT 0
: 
40
: 
63
For setting the communication response time
of the DVCPRO connector.
C
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							Chapter 8  Specifications
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105
Power supply:DC 12 V (11.0 - 17.0 V)
Power consumption:24 W 
25 W 
SDC905
SDC615
indicates safety information.
[GENERAL]
Ambient operating temperature:
32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage temperature:
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Ambient operating humidity:
Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous operation time:
Approx. 120 min. (using the Hytron50 made by Anton
Bauer)
Dimensions (WaHaD):
5 inchesa8 inchesa12-5/16 inches
(129 mma204 mma313 mm)
(excluding handle)
Weight:
Approx. 9.02 lbs (4.1 kg)
(main unit only)
[CAMERA UNIT]
Pickup devices:
2/3-inch CCD a3
Filter:
1: 3200 K (CLEAR)
2: 5600 K+1/8ND
3: 5600 K
4: 5600 K+1/64ND
Quantizing:
12 bits/18 MHz
Digital signal processing:
36 MHz
Horizontal drive frequency:
18 MHz
Programmable gain values:
Any 3 positions (L, M, H) can be set from among –3, 0, 3,
6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and 30 dB
S.GAIN function:
30, 36, 42 or 48 dB selectable
DS.GAIN function:
+6, +12 or +20 dB gain increase selectable
Shutter speeds:
1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000
Synchro scan shutter:
1/60.3 to 1/249.7Lens mount:
2/3-inch Bayonet type
Optical system:
F1.4 prism system
Sensitivity:
F13 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection)
Minimum subject brightness:
0.01 lux (at F1.4, 48 dB + gain increase of 20 dB)
Video signal-to-noise ratio:
63 dB (typical)
Horizontal resolution:
750 lines (center, typical)
Vertical resolution:
400 lines (450 lines: SUPER V mode)
Registration:
Less than 0.05% (entire area, excluding lens distortion)
[VTR UNIT]
Video System
Analog component output
Band:
DVCPRO:
Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB
DVCPRO 50  :
Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB
P
B/PR: 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio:
55 dB
Audio System
Sampling frequency:
48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantizing:
16 bits
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (reference level)
Dynamic range:
Better than 85 dB (at 1 kHz, AWTD)
Distortion:
Less than 0.1% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Wow and flutter:
Below measurable limits 
Head room:
20 dB
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Tape Transport System
Tape speed:
DVCPRO:
33.820 mm/sec
DVCPRO 50  :
67.640 mm/sec
Recording time:
DVCPRO:
66 minutes (when AJ-P66MP is used)
DVCPRO 50  :
33 minutes (when AJ-5P33MP is used)
Fast forwarding time:
Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-P66MP is used)
Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-5P33MP is used) 
Rewinding time:
Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-P66MP is used)
Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-5P33MP is used) 
[CONNECTOR SECTION]
Audio Input Connectors
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR a2, 3 pins):
LINE/MIC/MIC + 48 V switching type
LINE: +4 dBu (0 or +4 dBu, selected on menu)
MIC:–60 dBu (–60 or –50 dBu, selected on menu)
MIC + 48 V:
Phantom power supply + 48 V supported, 
–60 dBu (–60 or –50 dBu, selected on menu)
MIC IN (XLR, 3 pins):
Phantom + 48 V:
ON or OFF, 3 kΩ, balanced, –50 or –40 dBu, selected
on menu
WIRELESS IN (25 pins):
D-SUB, –40 dBu
Audio Output Connectors
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 (XLR, 5 pins):
+4 dBu (0 or +4 dBu, selected on menu, balanced  low
impedance)
Earphone (stereo mini jacks a2)
Video Input Connector
GEN LOCK IN (BNC):
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Video Output Connector 
MON OUT (BNC):
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
VIDEO OUT (BNC):
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
SDC905
SDC905
SDC905
SDC905
Time Code Input Connector
TC IN (BNC):
0.5 to 8 Vp-p, high impedance
Time Code Output Connector
TC OUT (BNC):
2.0 Vp-p, low impedance
Other Connectors
DC IN (XLR, 4 pins, male):
DC 12 V (DC 11 to 17 V)
DC OUT (4 pins):
DC 12 V (DC 11 to 17 V), max. 1 A
PHONE OUT (stereo mini jacks a2)
LENS (multi 12 pins)
EVF (multi 20 pins)
GPS (6 pins, connector used for AJ-GPS900G)
ECU (6 pins, connector used for AJ-EC3P)
DVCPRO (6 pins):
Compliant with IEEE 1394
[ACCESSORIES]
Shoulder strap
Control knob
Screw (M2a6 mm) (XYNZ + J6FZ) a1 
						

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