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    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:T150 
    s, T215 
    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
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    Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
    Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
    						
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