Panasonic Aj Sdc915 Operating Instructions Manual

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Adjusting the Audio Level
If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and
CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted,
perform the following operations.
Manually Adjusting the Audio Level
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN.
2Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel completely to the right.
3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls to adjust the audio level so that the level meter
appears up to 0 dB at the maximum volume.
Limiter
When the audio level is adjusted manually, the limiter circuit operates with respect to excessive
input. The limiter circuit is turned ON or OFF on the “MIC/AUDIO” SUB menu page of MAIN menu
screen 3 of 4. (The factory setting is “OFF”.)
Adjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder
The audio CH1 level can be adjusted by the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front
panel while watching the viewfinder.
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 switch to MAN.
2Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel completely to the right.
3Set LEVEL METER to “CH1” on the “VF INDICATOR” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of 4.
The audio level display now appears on the viewfinder screen.
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Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol-
ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below.
When the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the
eight level display bars from the left.
When the rightmost (0 dB) turns asterisk (
) mark, the input volume is excessive. Adjust the
level so that the display bar does not turn 
 mark.
When the optimal level cannot be set
The maximum attenuation of the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel is
about 20 dB. When the optimal level cannot be set within this range, adjust the level using the
AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control on the side panel.
Using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 controls at the bottom of the front panel and on the side
panel
Normally, the control at the bottom of the front panel is turned completely to the right and the
recording level is adjusted using the control on the side panel.
The control at the bottom of the front panel is used to throttle the level when the input level in-
creases suddenly during recording.
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Setting the Time Data
Setting the Time Code
When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the
time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become
inaccurate. The time code can be set within the range of 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.
1Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
2Set the TCG switch to SET.
3Set TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF” on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of
4. Select DF when the time code is to be advanced during drop frame mode, and NDF when
the time code is to be advanced during non-drop frame mode.
4Set the time code using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.
SHIFT/ITEM button:This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is
pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right.
UP button:This increments by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.
DOWN button:This decrements by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.
5Set the TCG switch.
Set the switch to F-RUN when the time code is to be advanced regardless of the VTR’s
operation.
Set the switch to R-RUN when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in
progress.
Time code status during battery replacement
The back-up mechanism functions even while replacing the battery to allow the time code gener-
ator to continue operating for extended periods of time (approx. 1 year).

The time code backup accuracy is approx. 	/
2 frames when the POWER switch is set to ON,
OFF and back ON.
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Setting the User Bit
Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to
be recorded in the sub code track.
1Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
2Set the TCG switch to SET.
3Select UB MODE on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of 4.
4Set the user bit using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.
SHIFT/ITEM button:This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is
pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right.
UP/DOWN buttons:These increment/decrement by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.
The hexadecimal characters A to F appear as follows.
5Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.
User bit memory function
The user bit setting (except for the real time) is automatically stored in the memory and held even
after the power is turned off. However, care should be taken as the settings are not stored in the
memory if the time from when the power was turned on until the setting operations are completed
and the power is turned off is less than 20 seconds.

When REAL has been selected for UB MODE, the values set for HOUR and MINUTE on the
TIME/DATE page apply.
Whatever is on the LCD display will be held on the display when the MENU SET/OFF switch is
set to the SET position while “REAL” is set for the UB MODE and the DISPLAY switch is at the
UB position.
HexadecimalABCDEF
Display
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Setting the Time Data
Locking the Time Code to an External Source
The time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator.
Example of connections for external locking
Example 1: Locking the time code to an external signal
Example 2: When a multiple number of AJ-SDC915 units are connected with one unit
serving as the master unit and the others as the slave units Reference video signal
To the next unit
External Lock Operation Procedure
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
2Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.
3Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
4Supply reference time code and reference video signals, whose phases correlate in a way
that meets the time code standards, to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connectors,
respectively.
MASTER SLAVE SLAVE
CAM OUT
TC OUT TC OUT TC OUTTC IN TC INTC IN
GENLOCK
INGENLOCK
INGENLOCK
INCAM
OUTCAM
OUT
2 3
1
GENLOCK INGENLOCK IN
TC OUT
TC IN
Reference
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This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. After about 10 seconds
have passed since the time code generator was locked, the external lock status is maintained
even if the external reference time code is disconnected. However, if the reference time code is
disconnected during recording (REC), the servo lock will be thrown out of order.
Note
When the external locking operation is performed, the time code is locked instantly to the external
time code and the same value as the external code value appears in the counter display position.
Do not set the VTR to recording mode for several seconds until the sync generator has stabilized.
Setting Time Data
User bit setting during external locking
When the time code is locked to an external source, only the time data is locked to the time data of
the time code from the external source. Accordingly, the user bit can be set independently for
each unit. The user bit can also be locked to the user bit of the time code from the external source.
Consult your dealer for a detailed explanation.
Releasing the external lock
Stop supplying the external time code and then set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
Switching the power supply from the battery to an external power supply during external
locking
In order to maintain power supply continuity for the time code generator, connect the external
power supply to the DC IN connector before unplugging the battery pack. If the battery pack is
unplugged first, the external locking continuity of the time code cannot be assured.
Synchronizing the camera section to an outside source during external locking
During external locking, the camera section is genlocked by the reference video signal which is
supplied to the GENLOCK IN/(VIDEO IN) connector.
Using the user data
The setting menu contents can be saved in the user area of the camera’s memory so that they can
be loaded as and when required. This data enables the suitable setup statuses to be re-estab-
lished without delay.
User data operation
A menu is used to save the data settings in the user area of the camera’s memory or to load them.
Saving the user data
1The menu’s INITIALIZE screen is used to save the user data.
2Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP
button are held down together.
3Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 4 of 4.
4Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “INITIALIZE” position.
5Press the UP or DOWN button to open the INITIALIZE page.
When the SHIFT/ITEM is pressed to align the arrow with WRITE USER DATA and the UP or
DOWN button is pressed, the data settings will be saved in the user area of the camera’s
memory.
6After the settings have been saved, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the OFF position.
Loading the user data
1The menu’s CARD READ/WRITE screen is used to set the unit to the status in which the data
settings were saved in the user area of the camera’s memory.
2Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP
button are held down together.
3Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.
4Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.
5Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CARD READ/WRITE page.
Press the SHIFT/ITEM to align the arrow with READ USER DATA, and press the UP or DOWN
button.
The data settings, which were saved in the user area of the camera’s memory, are now loaded,
and the settings are completed.
6Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the OFF position. 
						

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Setup Card Operations
Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards (SHL-064HSRVS, option). This
data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can
also be stored on setup cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed de-
scription.
Optional cards include the general purpose memory card (SRAM 64KB or more) which is used
as the setup card and the ATA flash memory card (4MB or more) which is used for the Picture
Link function. (However, the AJ-YAP900 Picture Link adaptor board, which is available as an
optional accessory, is required when using the ATA flash memory card.)
Setup Card Handling
Ejecting setup cards
Lift up on the lower edge of the cover to open the cover and remove the setup card.
Note
Take care not to touch the connectors at the front of the setup card.
Inserting setup cards
Position the unit so that the panel with the logo faces you, insert the setup card into the setup card
insertion slot and then close the cover.
Note
Check that the unit is positioned with the logo facing you and that the characters are facing the
correct direction, and then insert the card. Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. If the
card is difficult to insert, the card may be backwards or upside-down. In these cases, do not
attempt to force in the card, but check whether the card is backwards or upside-down and then
reinsert the card.
Usage and storage precautions
The following points should be observed when using and storing setup cards.
Avoid high temperatures and humidity.
Do not expose setup cards to water.
Avoid electrostatic charges.
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Setup Card Data Operations
Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the
“CARD READ/WRITE” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.
Note
When operating the unit with a remote controller, the CARD READ/WRITE page cannot be oper-
ated from the unit.
Formatting setup cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP
button are held down together.
2Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.
4Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CARD READ/WRITE page.
5Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the CARD CONFIG. position.
6A menu shown below appears when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.
7Press the UP button to format the set up card. When the setup card has been formatted, the
message shown below appears.
Note
When setup cards are formatted, the setting conditions at that time are also input simulta-
neously.
8When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
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Setup Card Operations
When data is not written
If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not
written.
Data format error messages
Set the write protect switch
on the side of the card to
OFF.
Insert a card.
The card may be
defective. Replace the
card.
Error message
WRITE PROTECT
NO CARD
ERROR
Condition
The write protect switch on
the side of the card is set
to ON.
A setup card is not
inserted.
The disk cannot be
formatted.
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Setup Card Operations
Writing set data to cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP
button are held down together.
2Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.
4Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CARD READ/WRITE page.
5Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the WRITE position.
6A menu shown below appears when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.
7Press the UP button to write data on the set up card. When writing is complete, the message
shown below appears.
8When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
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