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 pressed again, the
hold status is released. Use the button to ascertain the time at which a particular scene was
shot, for example.
KRESET button
This resets the time data on the counter display to “00:00:00:00”. When the TCG switch Lis
set to SET and this button is pressed, the time code or user’s bit can be reset to “00:00:00:00”
or “00 00 00 00”.
MDISPLAY switch
The time code, CTL or user’s bit is made to appear on the counter display depending on the
setting positions of this switch and the TCG switch L.
UB:The user’s bit is displayed.
TC:The time code is displayed.
CTL:CTL is displayed.
NUP button, DOWN button
When setting the time code or user’s bit, these buttons increment or decrement by 1 the figure
of the digit made to flash by the SHIFT/ITEM button O.
OSHIFT/ITEM (digit advance) button
When setting the time code or user’s bit, this button is used to cause the digit which is to be set
to flash.
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Controls and Their Functions 
						

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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 while recording is in
progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succession of
unedited shots.
Warning/Status Display Section
Tally lamp
This is activated when the TALLY switch  is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording by
the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the
operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or
LOW).
TALLY switch
This controls the tally lamp .
HIGH:The tally lamp is made brighter.
OFF:The tally lamp is extinguished.
LOW:The tally lamp is made darker.
Back tally lamp
This functions in the same way as the tally lamp  when the back tally switch  is set to ON.
Back tally switch
This controls the back tally lamp .
ON:The back tally lamp operates.
OFF:The back tally lamp does not operate.
WARNING lamp
This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.
LIGHT switch
ON:This illuminates the display window .
OFF:This extinguishes the display window illumination.
Display window
The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc.
are displayed in this window.
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(The viewfinder shown in the illustration is the AJ-VF10P.) 
						

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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.
Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it into place.
2When detaching the battery, hold down the detachment lever of the battery holder and slide
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Note
The AJ-SDC915 supports the intelligent battery system and the ultra-light system.
Automatic detection can be performed for intelligent batteries with a remaining battery level of
10% or more. At this time, the remaining battery level is displayed numerically (percentage
display) inside the viewfinder. If the power is turned on with a remaining battery level of 10%
or less, the voltage is displayed. When external power is supplied after intelligent battery
sensing, the remaining battery charge display switches to the externally supplied voltage
display.
Power Supply Output Connector
Control Switch
Lever
Pack 
						

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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 and the main unit. 
						

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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 
						

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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 case
and mount the cover to the battery mounting connector with the screw of the battery
holder.
Note
Take care when attaching the battery holder that the wires are not pinched.
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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 supplied battery mounting terminals.
2Attach the lithium-ion battery holder.
	As shown in the figure, remove the battery clamp, and attach the holder using the mount-
ing screws.

Tighten the power supply contact screws.
Put the battery clamp back into place.
Notes

The unit’s power must be set to OFF before the plug is inserted or removed.

Take care when attaching the battery case/battery holder that the wires are not pinched.
Battery clamp
Power Supply 
						

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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 must be set to ON before the unit’s POWER
switch is set to ON. If this sequence is reversed, the AC adaptor’s output voltage will rise slowly
and may cause the unit to malfunction.
DC IN Connector
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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, the battery
selection menu appears on the screen.
2Press the SHIFT/ITEM button, and move the arrow (cursor) to BATTERY SEL.
3Press the UP or DOWN button to select the type of battery.
The type of battery is displayed here.
NiCd12
NiCd13
NiCd14
IDX L-40
L-60
L-90
ANTON-D
IDX-D
Display seen inside the viewfinder
Display seen inside the viewfinderThe type of battery is displayed here.
NiCd12 L-60
NiCd13 L-90
NiCd14 ANTON-D
IDX L-40 IDX-DHOLD button
MENU/ITEM switch
UP buttonDOWN button
MODE CHECK button 
						

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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 flange back adjustment
2. Lens auto iris adjustment
3. Lens white shading adjustment (with this unit)
Lens Clamping Lever
Mount Cap
Mark
LENS Connector