Panasonic Aj Sdx900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
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5GAIN selector switch
This is used to select the gain of the video amplifier in
accordance with the lighting conditions prevailing at the
time of the shooting.  The gain values for the L, M and H
settings are set ahead of time on the setting menu.  Their
factory settings are 0 dB, 9 dB and 18 dB, respectively.
3SHUTTER switch
This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic
shutter.
OFF:The electronic shutter does not operate.
ON:The electronic shutter...

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Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
6OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch
This switch selects the video signals which are to be
output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder
and/or video monitor.
CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:
The images shot by the camera are output.  The AUTO
KNEE circuit operates.
CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:
The images shot by the camera are output.  The
MANUAL KNEE circuit operates.
BARS:
Color bar signals are output.  The AUTO KNEE circuit
does not operate.
7WHITE BAL (white balance memory...

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Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
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?VIDEO OUT (video signal output) connector
This is the video signal output connector.  The video
signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are
output from here.
>VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch
This is used to control the superimposing of the characters
onto the images which are output from the VIDEO OUT
connector.
ON:The characters are superimposed onto the images.
OFF:The characters are not superimposed onto the
images.
For details on the character...

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Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
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2-5 Time code related section
1GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)
The reference signal is input to this connector when
genlock is to be established with the camera unit or when
the time code is to be externally locked.
3TC OUT connector (BNC)
To lock the time code of an external VTR to the unit’s time
code, connect this connector to the time code input (TC IN)
connector on the external VTR.
2TC IN connector (BNC)
Supply the time code which will serve as the...

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Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
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2-6 Warning/status display
section2-7 Display window and its
displays
Remaining tape and remaining battery charge
and audio channel level displays
Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations
and modes
CTL
RFSERVOHUMIDSLACK
h
TAPEEB
Y minMsfrm
13 24
0
D
VTCGTIME DATEP-iREC
SLAVE HOLD W GPS
BATTEF
OVEROVER
10
OO40
-dB
30
20
NDF
Remaining tape displayThe remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments.
The remaining tape time indicated by each...

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Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
CTL
RFSERVOHUMIDSLACK
h
TAPEEB
Y minMsfrm
13 24
0
D
VTCGTIME DATEP-iREC
SLAVE HOLD W GPS
BATTEF
OVE ROV ER
10
OO40
-dB
30
20
NDF
Mode displaysW: Lights when the 16:9 aspect ratio mode is established.
GPS:Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS
operation.
GPS : Lights when signals are being received during GPS
operation.
P-REC: Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set
for pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has
turned off....

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Chapter 2  Parts and their functions
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2-8 Viewfinder section
1Viewfinder (optional accessory)
While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be
viewed through the viewfinder in black and white.  The
warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses
and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers
(safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen
in the viewfinder.
3TALLY switch
This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.
HIGH:The brightness of the front tally lamp is...

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Chapter 3  Recording and playback
3-1 Cassette tapes
Loading a cassette tape
1Set the POWER switch to ON.

When condensation has formed inside the unit, the
HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared
before proceeding with the intended operation.
Ejecting the cassette tape
While the power is still on, press the EJECT button to open
the cassette holder, and take out the cassette tape.  If another
cassette is not going to be loaded immediately after this tape
is ejected, close the cassette...

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Chapter 3  Recording and playback
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3-2 Basic procedures
This section describes the basic steps for shooting and
recording.
Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out
inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly.
* For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1
Inspections prior to shooting.”
From providing the power supply to loading
the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings
Provide the power supply, and load the cassette.  Next set
each switch as...

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Chapter 3  Recording and playback
Procedure for shooting
From adjusting the white balance and black
balance to stopping the recording
1Select the filter to match the lighting conditions.
2-1If the white balance has been stored in the memory
ahead of time:
Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B.”
2-2If the white balance and/or black balance have not
been stored in the memory and there is no time to
adjust the white balance:
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
The white balance for the filter is achieved...