Panasonic Aj Sdc915 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 image
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...

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Adjusting the White Shading
Follow the procedure outlined below when the white shading needs to be re-adjusted.
White shading adjustment procedure
1Mount a lens to the camera.
Be sure to also connect the lens cable.
2Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB).
3If the lens has an extender, remove the extender.
4Set the MENU SET/OFF switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and
UP buttons to open the menu.
Press the PAGE button until the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4...

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7Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB.
Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again.
8Repeat step 6.
9Set the MENU switch from OFF to SET while holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons
to open the menu.
Press the PAGE button until the MAIN menu screen 4 of 4 appears.
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the AUTO SHADING position.
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the AUTO SHADING page.
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the arrow at the far left to WHITE, and...

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Adjusting the Viewfinder
Adjusting the Position
1Lift up the viewfinder forward-backward/left/right position clamp lever to release the lock.
2Adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward and left-right directions.
3Tighten the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever to the locked position.
Viewfinder
Lever 

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Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.)
Adjusting the Diopter and Screen
Adjusting the diopter
1Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder.
2Turn the diopter adjustment ring to adjust the diopter so that the viewfinder picture can be
clearly seen.
Adjusting the screen
Adjust the condition of the viewfinder screen.
Brightness:Adjust the BRIGHT control
Contrast:Adjust the CONTRAST control...

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Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.)
Detaching the Eyepiece
Detaching the eyepiece allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with your
eye removed from the viewfinder. This also facilitates the removal of dust which has adhered to
the CRT screen and mirror.
Note
Absolutely do not wipe the mirror surface as it has been specially treated. Dust which has adhered
to the mirror should be blown away with a blower, etc....

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Adjusting the Viewfinder (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.)
Mounting the Viewfinder
1Press down the viewfinder.
2Tighten the viewfinder stopper screw firmly. If it is difficult to insert the screw, press down the
viewfinder once again.
3Connect the plug to the viewfinder connector and secure the viewfinder cable with the clamp.
Note
Insert the plug firmly when connecting it to the viewfinder connector.
Detaching the Viewfinder
1Check that the POWER switch is set...

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Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.)
Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit
Using the AJ-MC700P microphone kit (option) or the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option) al-
lows a microphone to be mounted to the main unit.

See the Handling Instructions for the microphone holder.
Using the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit (Option) Microphone Mounted to the
Main Unit
1Mount the microphone holder.
2Mount the microphone.
3Connect the microphone...

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Audio Input Preparations (The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the optional AJ-VF10P.)
Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option)
1Remove the microphone holder mounting screws.
2Mount the AJ-MH700P microphone adaptor (option) to the main unit.
3Mount the microphone to the microphone holder and tighten the screws.
4Connect the microphone connecting cable to the MIC IN jack.
5Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT [MIC] in accordance with the audio channel to be re-
corded.
Mount the...

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Up to two external microphones can be connected to
the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors.
Phantom power supply can also be supported
by setting the MIC POWER switch to the ON
position.
AUDIO IN Switch:Set the AUDIO IN Switches
of the channels to which
microphones are
connected to REAR [MIC].
Audio Input Preparations
Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit

FRONT
Note
When extending the microphone, use a cable which supports the phantom power supply type of
microphone.

REAR
AUDIO IN switch:Set...