Panasonic Aj Sdc915 Operating Instructions Manual
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– 151 – Error Codes When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear in the display window. Emergency eject If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the EMERGENCY screw. This enables the cassette to be removed. 1Set the power to OFF. 2Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red). 3While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected. 1 This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after the first turn until the unload- ing can be started. 2 This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected. 4Remove the cassette. 5Return the rubber cap to its original position. Notes 1. Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency. 2. Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Other- wise, the mechanism may be damaged. 3. After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into placed even when an attempt is made to close it. Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism’s operation, and then close the cassette holder. 4. A clicking sound will be heard when the EMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is made by the real drive operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction. Cassette holder EMERGENCY screwSet the power to OFF. Contents Recording signal trouble Solenoid trouble The servo is not locked. Condensation has occurred. Supply reel trouble Take-up reel trouble Capstan trouble Cylinder trouble Loading trouble Code No. 7 8 9 A B C D E F Push in and turn at the same time. 1 This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started. 2 This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.
– 152 – Cleaning the Video Heads Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for the cleaning tape carefully before use. Cleaning the Viewfinder Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder. Wipe the lens with lens cleaner available on the market. Absolutely do not wipe the mirror. If dirt, etc. has adhered to the mirror, remove it using a air blower available on the market. Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras Smear Smear occurs when shooting high-intensity subjects, and occurs more easily as the electronic shutter speed increases. Maintenance Condensation If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity, the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensation, and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum. Therefore, the following points should be observed. If the unit is moved under conditions where condensation may occur, eject the tape. Before inserting the tape, set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display in the display window is not lighted. If the HUMID display is lighted, do not insert the tape until the display goes off. Note To ensure safe operation, MID continues to flash for 80 minutes after the condensation detection has been released. During this period, the function buttons will not respond even when they are operated. The HUMID display is not lighted.
– 153 – Inspections Before Shooting Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop- erly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended. Inspection Preparations 1Insert a charged battery pack. 2Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted. If the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off. If five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted, replace the battery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack. 3Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder. 4Check the following items, and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder. The cassette is not set to the write protect status. There is no slack in the tape. Inspecting the Camera Section Set the switches as follows. Iris: AUTO Zoom: AUTOWHITE BAL: A or B OUTPUT: BARS Gain: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too dark, it is set to the appropriate gain. VTR SAVE/STBY: STBY 2 12 4 3
– 154 – Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Viewfinder 1Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 2Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder. 3Check the following items. (1) Press the PAGE button, and check that the setting MAIN menu appears on the viewfind- er screen. (2) Press the PAGE button, and check that the setting MAIN menu page changes. (3) Press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and check that the cursor moves on the page. (4) Press the UP or DOWN button, and check that one of the SUB menus opens. (5) Press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and check that the cursor moves on the page. (6) Press the UP or DOWN button, and check that the setting or ON/OFF display of the item selected by the cursor changes. 4Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM, and change the CC and ND filter knob set- tings. Check that the number of the FILTER display on the viewfinder screen changes in accordance with the knob position. 5Perform the following operation and check that the (!) lamp lights when the items set to ON on the “(!) LED” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 are operated. (1) Set the gain to any value other than 0 dB with the GAIN switch. (2) Set the SHUTTER switch to ON. (3) Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. (4) Insert the lens extender. (5) Set the FILTER knob to any position other than “1”. 6Press the SHUTTER switch repeatedly from the ON position to the SEL side and check that the shutter setting on the viewfinder screen changes. 7Aim the lens at an appropriate subject and turn the focus ring to bring the subject into focus. Check the image appearing in the viewfinder. 8Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to “FRONT MIC”, and set LEVEL METER on the “VF INDICATOR” SUB menu page of the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 to “CH1”. Check that the audio level appears on the viewfinder screen when sound is input from the microphone which has been connected to the MIC IN jack on the front panel. Check that the audio level display is cleared from the viewfinder screen when LEVEL METER on the “VF INDICATOR” SUB menu page of the MAIN menu screen 2 of 4 is set to “OFF”. 9Check that the zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen when the ZEBRA switch is set to ON, and disappears when the ZEBRA switch is set to OFF. Note Depending on the setting conditions, the items and functions in steps 3 to 6 may not operate. If this is the case, switch the unit to the engineer mode, set DISPLAY MODE on the “VF DISPLAY” menu page to “3”, and set the required items on the SHUTTER SPEED, (!) LED and USER MENU SELECT pages 1 of 3 to 3 of 3.
– 155 – Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions 1Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 2Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the man- ual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 3Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the lens at subjects with differing bright- ness to check that the automatic iris adjustment functions. 4Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the iris ring to check the manual iris adjust- ment. 5Hold down the instant iris automatic adjustment button and aim the lens at subjects with differing brightness to check the instant iris automatic adjustment performance. 6Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and change the GAIN switch setting toL, M and H to check the following items. The iris is adjusted with respect to subjects with the same brightness in accordance with the switch setting. The gain value display on the viewfinder screen changes in accordance with the switch setting. 7When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the extender to the used position to check that the extender functions properly. Perform “(1) Tape Running Inspections” to “(4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections” below consecutively. Inspecting the VTR Section (1) Tape Running Inspections 1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights. 2Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off. 3Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. 4Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL. 5Press the unit’s VTR START button and check the following items. The tape reels turn. The counter display number changes. The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights. The RF and SERVO lamps in the display window do not light. 6Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off. 7Check the same operations as in steps 5 and 6 using the VTR button of the lens. 8Press the RESET button and check that the counter display number changes to “00:00:00:00”. 9Set the LIGHT switch to ON and check that the display window is illuminated. 10Press the REW button to rewind the tape for a few moments, and then press the PLAY/ PAUSE button. Check that the recording, playback and rewind operations are performed properly. 11Press the FF button and check that fast forward operation is performed properly.
– 156 – Inspections Before Shooting (2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions 1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO. 2Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC]. 3Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level. (3) Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions 1Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC]. 2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to MAN. 3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls and check that the level display increases when the controls are turned to the right. (4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections 1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY. 2Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes. 3Connect an earphone to the PHONES jack. Check that the sound to the speaker is cut off and that the microphone sound can be heard from the earphone. 4Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes. (5) Inspections when Using an External Microphone 1Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors. 2Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to REAR [MIC]. 3Aim the microphone at a sound source and check that the audio level meter in the display window and the audio level display inside the viewfinder change in accordance with the sound level. Each channel can also be checked separately by connecting a single micro- phone to each channel. (6) Time Code and User Bit-Related Inspections 1Set the user bit as necessary. See “Setting the User Bit” (page 84) for a description of setting methods. 2Set the time code. See “Setting the Time Code” (page 83) for a description of setting methods. 3Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. 4Press the VTR START button. Check that the tape runs and the counter display number changes. 5Press the VTR START button again. Check that the tape stops and the counter display number stops changing. 6Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. Check that the counter display number changes regardless of the tape running status. 7Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. Check that the set user bit is displayed.
– 157 – Specifications General Operating temperature:32F to 104F (0C to 40C) Storage temperature:4F to 140F (20C to 60C) Operating humidity:10% to 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operating time:Approx. 90 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery) Weight:14.52 lbs (6.6 kg) (incld. main unit, viewfinder, lens, battery pack, tape and microphone) Dimensions:4 13/16 (W) 81/16 (H) (excluding grip) 123/8 (D) inch 122.5 204 313 mm Camera Section Pick-up devices:2/3-type, on-chip IT type of CCD System:RGB 3-CCD system Picture elements:520,000 pixels Spectral system:F1.4 prism system Built-in filters:1; 3200 K 2; 5600 K1/8 ND 3; 5600 K 4; 5600 K1/64 ND Quantization:10-bit A/D (R, G and B channels each) Digital signal processing:16-bit long operation, 18 MHz/36 MHz Horizontal drive frequency:18.0 MHz Programmable gains:Any 3 position settings from 3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 and 30 dB Super gain:30 or 36 dB, selectable Shutter speeds:1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. Synchro scan mode; 1/60.8 sec. to 1/250 sec. Lens mount:2/3 Bayonet type Sensitivity:F13 (2000 lux, 89.9% reflection) Minimum subject brightness:Approx. 0.36 lux (at F1.4, 36 dB) Image S/N ratio:63 dB (typ) Horizontal resolution:750 lines (center, typ) Vertical resolution:400 lines/450 lines (SUPER V mode) Sampling frequency:18 MHz Registration error:Below 0.05% (entire range) (excluding lens distortion) Viewfinder (AJ-VF10P, optional accessory) CRT:1.5 monochrome Horizontal resolution:600 lines (center) External controls/switchesControls; BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING Switches; TALLY, ZEBRA Power supply voltage:DC 12 V Power consumption:28 W
– 158 – Specifications VTR Section VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Bands:Y; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz 1.0 dB/3.0 dB P B, PR; 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz 1.0 dB/3.0 dB S/N ratio:Better than 55 dB K factor (2T pulse):Within 2% Y/C delay:Within 30ns VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit) Sampling frequency:48 kHz (synchronized to video) Quantization:16 bits Frequency response:20 Hz to 20 kHz1.0 dB (at reference level with OFF setting for MIC LOWCUT on setting menu) Dynamic range:85 dB or more (at 1 kHz, AWTD) Distortion:Within 0.1% (at 1 kHz, reference level) Cross talk:Less than 70 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels) Wow & flutter:Below measurable limit Head room:20 dB Emphasis:T150 s, T215 s (can be turned ON/OFF) VTR Tape Travel System Tape used:DVCPRO format 1/4-inch M cassette tape Tape speed:67.640 mm/sec (at 50 Mbps) 33.820 mm/sec (at 25 Mbps) Recording/playback time:Approx. 33 min. (at 50 Mbps, using AJ-P66MP) Approx. 66 min. (at 25 Mbps, using AJ-P66MP) FF/REW time:Approx. 3 min. (using AJ-P66MP) Connectors Input AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (XLR x2, 3 pins, female):MIC/LINE switchable, balanced, 10 kilohms MIC; Menu setting to 60, 50, 40 dBu Phantom 48 V, ON/OFF switchable LINE; Menu setting to 6, 0, 4 dBu MIC IN (XLR, 3 pins, female):Phantom 48 V, balanced, 3 kilohms, Menu setting to 60, 50, 40 dBu GENLOCK IN/ (VIDEO IN) (BNC):1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms (signals can be monitored on EVF and recorded by menu selection) TIME CODE IN (BNC):0.5 V to 8 Vp-p, high impedance Output CAMERA OUT (BNC):1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms VIDEO OUT (BNC):1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms AUDIO OUT (XLR, 3 pins, male):4 dBu, balanced, low impedance CH1, CH2 or MIX selectable TIME CODE OUT (BNC):1.5 Vp-p, low impedance PHONES (stereo mini jack) Other DC IN (XLR, 4 pins, male):DC 12 V DC OUT (4 pins, female):DC 11 V to 17 V, maximum rated current; 0.1 A LENS (12 pins) ECU (6 pins) Accessories Shoulder strap ( 1), battery connector (including screws) for supporting Sony battery, AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control knob (including screw) ( 1), Holder for an Anton Bauer battery (already mounted on main unit)
– 159 – Specifications Related Components Power supply related BP-90 type battery pack AU-M402H battery case AJ-B75 AC adaptor Viewfinder AJ-VF10P, AJ-VF15P 1.5-inch viewfinders AJ-VF20WP 2.0-inch viewfinder AJ-VF53P 5-inch viewfinder External VTR-related Portable video cassette recorders VTR adaptor (for connecting portable VTR) AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output connector AJ-EC3 extension control unit Connecting cables For connecting external VTR to 26-pin interface For connecting external VTR to 14-pin/26-pin interface SHAN-C12TCA multi-connector cable Audio components AJ-MC700P microphone kit Stereo microphone AJ-MH700P microphone holder WX-RA700 wireless microphone receiver WX-R980 camera attachment Maintenance products AJ-CL12MP cleaning tape AJ-SC900 soft carrying case AJ-HT900 carrying case SHAN-RC700 rain cover Other AJ-YAP900 Picture Link adaptor board Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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