Panasonic Aj Sdc615 Operating Instructions Manual

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READ?
YES
#NO
Loading the data saved on the card
1Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD
READ/WRITE” screen.
If the data is given a title when it is saved, the title will
also be displayed.
3Turn the JOG dial button to select any number from 1 to
8, and press the JOG dial button.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the R.SELECT item and press the JOG dial button. Selecting the file No
13Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.  
When the data saving is completed, the following
message appears.
14Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of
the viewfinder screen.
4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the READ item. Loading the data of the selected file
< CARD READ/WRITE >
R.SELECT         :1
#READ
W.SELECT         :1
WRITE
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
TITLE:
1: ********  5: ********
2: ********  6: ********
3: ********  7: ********
4: ********  8: ********
< CARD READ/WRITE >
#R.SELECT          1
READ
W.SELECT          1
WRITE
CARD CONFIG
TITLE READ
TITLE:
1: ********  5: ********
2: ********  6: ********
3: ********  7: ********
4: ********  8: ********
5When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
WRITE OK
6Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
When the data loading is completed, the following
message appears.
READ OK 
						

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4-9-3 How to use the user data
The setting data can be written in the user area of the unit’s
internal memory and data written in the memory can be read
from this area.
Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing
suitable setup statuses.
To write the data, first perform a menu operation to open the
 screen from the FILE page, and to read the
user data that has been written, first perform a menu
operation to open the  screen from the FILE page.
7Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing
the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of
the viewfinder screen.
If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is
pressed, the data cannot be loaded.
Error messageRemedial action
READ NG NO CARD
(setup card has not been inserted)Insert the card.
READ NG FORMAT ERROR
(formatting error)The card was formatted by a device
other than the unit.
Replace the card.
READ NG NO FILE
(file not found)Save the file data.
READ NG ERROR
(the data cannot be loaded)Data saved by devices other than unit
cannot be loaded.
#< INITIALIZE >
READ FACTORY DATA
WRITE USER DATA
RESET LENS FILES
#< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL         :1
READ
WRITE
RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
< INITIALIZE >
READ FACTORY DATA
#WRITE USER DATA
RESET LENS FILES
Writing the setting data in the user area
1Perform a menu operation to open the 
screen.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the WRITE USER DATA item.
Loading the user data
3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The setting data is now written in the user area of the
unit’s internal memory.
5Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
WRITE?
YES
#NO
1Perform a menu operation to open the  screen.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the READ USER DATA item. 
						

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< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
#SCENE SEL         :1
READ
WRITE
RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file
number starts flashing.  Turn the JOG dial button to select
the scene file whose data is to be loaded.
6When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
WRITE?
YES
#NO
7Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The setting data is now stored in the scene file area of the
unit’s internal memory.
8Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
4Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.
5Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the WRITE item.
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL         ;1
READ
#WRITE
RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
1Perform a menu operation to open the  screen.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the SCENE SEL item.
Reading the setting data used for the scene files
4-9-4 How to use the scene file data
The setting data can be written in the scene file area of the
unit’s internal memory and the data written can be read from
this area.  Up to four scene files can be registered.  By using
this data, the appropriate setup statuses can be established
speedily.
At the factory, the unit’s default statuses were set in 
TITLE1-4.
Writing the setting data used for the scene files
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
#SCENE SEL         :1
READ
WRITE
RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
1Perform a menu operation to open the  screen.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the SCENE SEL item.
3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file
number starts flashing.  Turn the JOG dial button to select
the scene file in which data is to be saved.
3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The data written in the user area of the unit’s internal
memory is now read, and the setting is completed.
5Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
READ?
YES
#NO 
						

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RESET?
YES
#NO
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
#SCENE SEL         :1
READ
WRITE
RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file
number starts flashing.  Turn the JOG dial button to select
the scene file whose data is to be reset.
4Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.
5Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the RESET item.
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL         :1
READ
WRITE
#RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
6When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
READ?
YES
#NO
7Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The data stored in the scene file area of the unit’s internal
memory is read, and the setting is completed.
8Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
4Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file.
5Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the READ item.
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL         :1
#READ
WRITE
RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
Returning the setting data used for the scene files
to the factory settings
1Perform a menu operation to open the  screen.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the SCENE SEL item.
6When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
7Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The data stored in the scene file area of the unit’s internal
memory is reset and the factory settings are restored.
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8When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
returns to the TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item.
9Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the WRITE item.
WRITE?
YES
#NO
TITLE:
10When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
12Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.
11Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
The title is stored in the scene file area of the unit’s
internal memory.
4Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the
character to be set is displayed.
When the button is turned, the character displayed is
switched in the following sequence:
Space: ∑
7
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
7
symbols: ’, >, 
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL         :1
READ
WRITE
RESET
#TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
Appending titles to the setting data used for the
scene files
1Perform a menu operation to open the  screen.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the scene file TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item where the title is to
be appended.
< SCENE >
READ USER DATA
SCENE SEL         :1
READ
WRITE
RESET
TITLE1 : ********
TITLE2 : ********
TITLE3 : ********
TITLE4 : ********
3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
moves to the title input area, and the input mode is
established.
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4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to
the user standard settings
The setting statuses of the unit’s menus can be returned to
the user standard settings registered in 4-9-3.  There are two
ways to do this: one method is to read (load) the USER DATA
as described in “4-9-3 How to use the user data” and the
other enables the return without performing any menu
operations.
Operation method without performing FILE menu
operations
4-9-6 How to return the menus settings to
the factory standard settings
The unit’s menu setting statuses can be returned to the
factory standard settings.  To do this, first perform a menu
operation to open the  screen from the FILE
page.
1Set the POWER switch to the OFF position.
2Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position.
3Set the POWER switch to the ON position while holding
down the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
The USER menu item settings are all returned together to
the standard user data.
< INITIALIZE >
#READ FACTORY DATA
WRITE USER DATA
RESET LENS FILES
WHITE BAL
switch
4-9-7 How to use the lens file data
This unit comes with a white shading compensation function
for the lens.  This function enables up to six white shading
compensation settings of the lens to be stored as the lens file
data.  Using this lens file data, the appropriate white shading
adjustment can be accomplished speedily even after the lens
is changed.
For details on data storing, reading and other operations, refer
to “5-3 Attaching the lens and performing the flange back and
white shading adjustments.” How to return the menu settings (except for the lens file
data) to the factory standard settings
1Select the READ FACTORY DATA menu item on the
 screen, and press the jog dial button.
2Turn the jog dial button, and move the arrow (cursor) to
YES on the READ? screen.
3Press the jog dial button.  The menu settings are now
returned to the factory standard settings.
How to return the lens file data to the factory standard
settings
1Select the RESET LENS FILES menu item on the
 screen, and press the jog dial button.
2Turn the jog dial button, and move the arrow (cursor) to
YES on the RESET ALL LENS DATA? screen.
3Press the jog dial button.  The lens file data is returned to
the factory standard settings. 
						

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5-1 Supplying the power
A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this
unit’s power supply.
To use the battery pack, there is the following
choice of makes of batteries:
≥Panasonic
≥Anton-Bauer
≥IDX
≥PACO
≥Sony

≥Batteries of other makes can also be supported by changing
the setting menu but no guarantees are made for the
system when they are actually used with this unit.
≥Before using the battery pack, recharge the battery using
the battery charger.
(For details on the recharging method, refer to the operating
instructions of the battery concerned.)
5-1-1 Attaching the battery and setting the
battery type
Using the Anton Bauer battery pack
1Attach the battery pack made by Anton Bauer.
2Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
Battery pack made
by Anton Bauer

A battery holder made by Anton Bauer is equipped with a
power output connector for the lighting and a lighting control
switch to enable a light to be easily attached.  For details on
the lighting systems available, contact Anton Bauer.
3Set the battery type.
Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT
menu item.  This item is selected from the
 screen on the VTR FUNCTION page.
For details, refer to “7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1.”
Anton Bauer batteries which can be used
ODIONIC90
ODIONIC160
OHYTRON50
OHYTRON100
OHYTRON120
OPRO14
OTRIM14

Use the DIONIC80 at the DIONIC90 setting. 
To remove the battery pack, slide it in the opposite direction to
the one in which it was attached while keeping the release
lever on the battery holder pulled down all the way.
Release lever
#< BATTERY/TAPE >
BATTERY SELECT      :PRO14
EXT DC IN SELECT    :AC-ADPT
BATT NEAR END ALARM :OFF
BATT NEAR END CANCEL:ON
BATT END ALARM      :ON
BATT REMAIN FULL    :70%
TAPE NEAR END ALARM :ON
TAPE NEAR END TIME  :2min
TAPE END ALARM      :ON
TAPE REMAIN/∫:3min/∫
Power output connector for lighting
Lighting control
switch 
						

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Using the BP-90 type battery pack
1Remove the battery holder.
Battery holder
2Attach the battery case to the unit.
1Connect the unit’s cable with the cable of the BP-90
type battery case.
2Use a screwdriver to attach the BP-90 type battery
case to the unit.
The holes for tightening the screws can be seen when
the cover is opened and the rubber caps are raised.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws, and attach the
battery case to the unit.  Ensure that the screws are
tightened up as far as they will go.

≥Do not pull the rubber caps with great force.
≥Be careful not to catch up the cables when attaching the
battery case.
Connect
here.
BP-90 type
battery case
3Connect the plug of the battery pack to the connector
inside the battery case, and insert the battery pack into
the case.

Ensure that the power is turned off before connecting or
disconnecting the plugs.
Label
surface
4Set the battery type.
Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT
menu item.  This item is selected from the
 screen on the VTR FUNCTION page.
For details, refer to “7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1.” 
						

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Using the NP-1 type battery pack
Using the V-mount type battery pack
Attach the V-mount adapter plate.
Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into
place.
1Remove the battery holder.
2Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit.
1Tighten the mounting screws.
2Tighten the power contact screws.
3Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction
shown by the arrows.
4Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal part)
with the holes at the bottom of the case, and use the
screws to attach the case.

When mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch
the connecting cord.
1
2
4
NP-1 type Battery case
3
3Set the battery type.
Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT
menu item.  This item is selected from the
 screen on the VTR FUNCTION page.
When using a nickel-cadmium battery which cannot be
selected using the BATTERY SELECT item setting,
select NiCd14(14V), NiCd13(13 V) or NiCd12(12 V),
whichever setting corresponds to the battery’s voltage,
and set the items that correspond to the characteristics of
the battery.
If the battery is not a nickel-cadmium battery, select
TYPE A or TYPE B, and set the items that correspond to
the characteristics of the battery.
For details, refer to “7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2.”

Address all inquiries concerning the V-mount adapter
plate to your dealer. 
						

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5-1-2 Using an AC power supply
When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is
used
1Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC
adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit.
2Set the power of the AC adapter to ON.
3Set the unit’s power switch to ON.
When using an external power supply other than the AJ-
B75 AC adapter, check the pin signals of its external DC
input connector and use the polarities correctly.
Supplying +12V power to the GND terminal by mistake
may give rise to ignition, resulting in a fire, or it may cause
injury.

≥Power from the AC adapter takes precedence when
both a battery pack and AC adapter have been
connected.  It is also possible to attach/remove a
battery while the AC adapter is being used.
≥When using the AC adapter, be absolutely sure to first
set the power of the AC adapter to ON and then set the
unit’s power switch to ON.
If the power is turned on in the reverse sequence, the
output voltage of the AC adapter will rise gradually, and
the unit may malfunction as a result.Pin no. Signal
1 GND
2, 3–
4 +12V
12
3
4
External DC input socket
DC IN socket
AC adapter
AJ-B75 (optional accessory)
5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and
adjusting its position
Refer to the instructions accompanying the viewfinder.
A slide rail is required for attaching a viewfinder (AJ-VF15 or
AJ-VF20W) other than the AJ-VF15B or AJ-VF20WB.
OIf you wish to install the slide rail, ask your dealer to obtain
it as an accessory part.
Slide rail (VFC3995)  . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Attachment screw (XSB3+8VZ)  . . .2
How to install the slide rails
1Remove the two screws on the top of the AJ-VF15 or AJ-
VF20W, and remove the mounting unit.
Leave the screws attached to the mounting unit.
2Install the slide rail by screwing it into place using the two
screws that come with the rail.
Mounting unit
Screws
Slide rail