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 Flange Back
1Set the lens iris to manual.
2Open the iris. Position the flange back adjustment chart about 10ft (3 m) from the lens and
illuminate it so that an appropriate image output level is obtained.
Use the filter and/or shutter if the video level is too high.
3Loosen the Ff ring clamping screw.
4Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position manually or by electric drive.
5Shoot the flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus.
6Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position.
7Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus.
At this time, take care not to move the distance ring.
8Repeat this operation four to seven times until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and
wide-angle positions.
9Firmly tighten the Ff ring clamping screw.

Refer to the Operating Instructions of the lens.
Approx. 10ft (3 m) 
						

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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 appears.
Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the VF DISPLAY position.
Press the UP or DOWN button to open the VF DISPLAY page.
Set ZEBRA1 DETECT to 70%, ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85% and ZEBRA2 to SPOT. (Initial
setting mode)
Return the MENU SET/OFF switch from SET to OFF to close the menu.
Set the viewfinder’s ZEBRA switch to ON.
5Shoot an evenly white paper.
Flickering occurs easily when fluorescent or mercury lamps, etc. are used for lighting.
Therefore, use a light source which does no produce flickering such as sunlight or halogen
lamps, etc.
6Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the iris so that the ZEBRA pattern covers the entire
screen. If the light strikes the subject in an uneven manner, the ZEBRA pattern will not cover
a part of the screen. Therefore, adjust the position of the light source, etc. as necessary.
Check that the lens iris is between F4 to F11. If the lens iris is not within this range, adjust
the position of the light source, etc.
(Be sure to set the electronic shutter to OFF.)
GAIN: L (0 dB)
SHUTTER: OFF
SHIFT/ITEMPAGE
MENU
Note:
Adjusting the white shading
incorrectly will seriously
detract from the camera’s
picture quality. Before start-
ing the readjustment proce-
dure, carefully read the
description of the white
shading adjustment steps
contained in the instruction
manual. If any points are un-
clear, consult with the dealer
from whom the unit was
purchased for further clarifi-
cation. Also, make sure to al-
low sufficient time when
performing the white shad-
ing readjustment procedure. 
						

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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 then press the
UP or DOWN button.
ACTIVE appears on the viewfinder to indicate that white shading automatic adjustment is
operating.
Adjustment is completed when the ACTIVE display disappears.
Return the MENU switch from SET to OFF to close the menu.
10When the lens to be used has an extender, insert an extender and repeat steps 6 to 9.
11If the lens used comes with a ratio converter, insert the ratio converter and repeat steps 6
and 7.
This completes white shading adjustment.
The adjustment value is stored in the non-volatile memory, so there is no need to readjust the
white shading even if the power for the unit is turned off.
Notes
1. The white shading can be adjusted for general lenses using the above method. However, this
method may not apply for extremely special lenses.
2. Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the lens iris even after performing the
above adjustments. However, this is characteristic of the optical system of the lens, and does
not indicate a malfunction.
3. When a ratio converter is provided, adjust the white shading in the 4:3 mode since the ambient
amount of light will drop if the 16:9 mode is established.
WHITE BAL: A or B
SHIFT/ITEMMENUPAGE
Adjusting the White Shading 
						

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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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-3-3-2-2-1-10+
1+1+
2+2+
3+3
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
Contour:Adjust the PEAKING control
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
2Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM.
3Turn the viewfinder BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls to adjust the picture brightness and
contrast. Turning the PEAKING control makes the picture appear softer or sharper. A sharp
picture facilitates focusing the lens.
Adjusting the Eyepiece Position
Turn the eyepiece forward-backward movement ring to adjust the position of the eyepiece in the
forward-backward direction.
Eyepiece Forward-backward Movement Ring Diopter Adjustment Ring
PEAKING Control
CONTRAST Control
BRIGHT Control 
						

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1
2
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.
1Press the lock button.
2Turn the lock ring as far as possible in the counter-clockwise direction and line up the align-
ment marks on the lock ring and viewfinder barrel.
3Detach the eyepiece.
Remounting the eyepiece
1. Line up the alignment marks on the lock ring and the viewfinder barrel, and then insert the
eyepiece.
2. Turn the eyepiece as far as possible in the clockwise direction. The lock button latches with a
clicking sound, and remounting is completed.
Eyepiece
Lock RingAlignment Marks
Lock Button 
						

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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 to OFF.
2Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connector.
Note
Use both hands to detach the viewfinder. The viewfinder may not detach smoothly with one
hand, resulting in damage to the viewfinder.
3Loosen the viewfinder stopper screw and detach the viewfinder by pulling it straight up.
Hook your fingers here. Stopper ScrewPull straight up.Stopper Screw 
						

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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 connecting cable to the unit’s MIC IN jack.
Microphone Holder Viewfinder
MIC IN Connector 
						

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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 microphone
adaptor using the
accessory screws.
To the MIC IN Connector 
						

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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 the AUDIO IN switch for
the audio channel you wish to
record to FRONT [MIC]. To the MIC IN Connector