Panasonic Aj Sdc915 Operating Instructions Manual

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HTC IN connector (BNC):
The time code serving as the reference is input when the time code is locked to an external
source.
ITC 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)
JHOLD 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...

–22– Controls and Their Functions

TCG (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...

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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 battery pack which is made by any of the four following manufacturers can be used:
	 Panasonic, 
 Anton Bauer,  Sony or  IDX.
Before using a battery pack, be sure to charge it completely using a battery charger.

See the Handling Instructions for the battery pack and battery charger for a detailed explanation
of charging methods.
Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack
1Mount the battery pack....

–24– Power Supply
Using the BP-90 type 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

Do not pull strongly on the rubber cap.

Take care not to catch the connection cord between the battery case...

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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.
Power Supply 

–26– 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.
	Tighten the mounting screws.

Tighten the power supply contact screws.
Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow.
Align the hole at the bottom (metal part) of the cover with the hole at the bottom of the...

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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.
	Tighten the mounting screws.

Tichten the power supply contact screws.
Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction of the arrow.
Align 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...

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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

When using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adaptor, check the pin signal of
the EXT DC IN socket.

When both a battery pack and AC adaptor are connected, power is supplied from the AC
adaptor.

When using an AC adaptor, the AC adaptor’s power...

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Power Supply
Checking and Selecting the Type of Battery
To check the type of battery
1Press the MODE CHECK button.
While this button is held down, the type of battery is displayed in the remaining battery charge
display area.
To select the type of battery
1When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is pressed,...

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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.

See 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...