Panasonic Aj Sdx900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 3  Recording and playback
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3-3Scene-to-scene continuity
Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an
accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by
pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
while the unit is in the rec pause mode.
If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at
which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must
be located before recording is started.
Scene-to-scene continuity during rec pause
The scene-to-scene continuity timing is located automatically.
However, the time taken until the start of recording differs
depending on the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch.
≥When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,
recording commences about two seconds after the VTR
START button is pressed.
≥When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY,
recording commences as soon as the VTR START button is
pressed.

In the 24P or 24PA mode, the start of the recording will be
delayed by about one second from normal since the scene-to-
scene continuous shooting is performed in 5-frame periods.
When the 24P or 24PA mode is selected after recording in any
other mode, an unrecorded section or image disruption will
occur in the section where one scene runs on from the previous
scene when recording is next initiated.  To ensure trouble-free
scene-to-scene continuity, make a preliminary recording lasting
at least 2 seconds before starting the actual recording.
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity after the
power was turned off while the unit was in the
rec-pause mode
3-4 NEWS REC function
(when AJ-YA903G is not installed)
The NEWS REC function is set using the NEWS REC MODE
item after opening the  screen from the
SYSTEM SETTING page by performing menu operations.
By controlling the VTR START button acknowledgment time
during recording (by up to 2 seconds), the time taken for the
unit to transfer from the recording mode to the rec-pause
mode can be delayed.
In other words, by controlling the VTR START button
operation acknowledgment time, the unit can continuously
record without the user having to interrupt the recording: this
safeguards against the failure to record those precious
moments—a failure that occurs when recording is resumed
immediately after it was shut down temporarily.
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times
Proceed as follows either after the tape has been allowed to
run or after the cassette has been ejected or when ensuring
continuity on a tape which has been recorded only in part.
1Switch the power back on.
2Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start
the recording.
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1While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.
2At the place on the tape where continuity is to be
maintained, press the PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP) button
again to stop the tape.
3Press the lens RET button.  It takes about two seconds to
complete the preparations for the scene-to-scene
continuity.
4Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start
the recording.
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It is also possible for the function of the VTR START button
or VTR button on the lens to be allocated to the USER
MAIN, USER1 or USER2 button.
For details, refer to “4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER
MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons.”
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
Recording on tapeREC
startREC
start REC/
pauseA
AB
BC
AC
C
t
When the NEWS REC function is ON When the NEWS REC function is OFF
t = When this is inside the NEWS REC time setting

The NEWS REC function will operate instead of pre-recording
when the AJ-YA903G board is not installed in the unit. 
						

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Chapter 3  Recording and playback
3-6 INTERVAL REC function
(when AJ-YA903G is installed
and when it is not installed)
When the AJ-YA903G expansion board is installed in the unit,
the boards memory can be used to perform interval recording
either in 1-frame increments as the minimum recording time
(in the 60i or 30P mode) or in 5-frame increments (in the 24P
or 24PA mode).
When the expansion board is not installed,
interval recording can be performed for a recording time of two
seconds or more.  In order for this function to be used, it is
necessary by performing menu operations to open the  screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page, select
the interval recording mode using the INTERVAL REC MODE
item, and set the recording time (REC TIME), interval pause
time (PAUSE TIME) and time required for shooting (TOTAL
TAKE TIME).  Upon completion of the settings, the total
shooting time (TOTAL REC TIME) is automatically calculated
and displayed.
The INTERVAL REC MODE item settings are described below.
OFF:Interval recording is not performed.
ON:
Interval recording with the use of the memory (when the
AJ-YA903G is installed) without the use of the memory
(when the AJ-YA903G is not installed).
ONE SHOT:
Interval recording is performed once for the time which
has been set for REC TIME.

When the unit is used in the 24P or 24PA mode, the recording
time and standby time for interval recording is rounded off to
the nearest 5-frame increment.
Procedure for shooting in the ON modes of
INTERVAL REC
1After performing the basic operations for shooting and
recording as set forth in “3-2 Basic procedures,” secure
the unit in such a way that it will not move.
2Press the unit’s VTR START button or the VTR button on the
lens.  Interval recording now starts.  When the set TOTAL
TAKE TIME has elapsed, recording is ended automatically.
As mentioned in “2-7 Display window and its displays,” “i”
flashes when the INTERVAL REC mode is selected.  As
soon as recording starts, “iREC” lights.  During rec pause,
“iREC” flashes.  Exactly what mode is established in the
unit can be ascertained by observing these displays.
The same displays as the ones in the display window also
appear inside the viewfinder, and the TALLY lamp lights
while recording is underway.  Further, when the pause time
has been set to 2 minutes or more, the tally lamp blinks at 5
second intervals to inform the operator.  Further, when
pause time has been set to 2 minutes or more, the tally lamp
blinks at 5 second intervals to indicate when recording is
paused.  Under these conditions, the tally lamp will also flash
3 seconds before recording starts.A
AB
BCReal-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
What is recorded on the
tapePrevious cut
PRE-REC time setREC start
(recording start)REC pause
3-5PRE-RECORDING function
(when AJ-YA903G is installed)
When the AJ-YA903G (memory) enpansion board is installed
in the unit, the last several seconds’ (up to 15 seconds) worth
of video and audio data shot by the camera can be kept
stored on the memory board of the AJ-YA903G at all times.
This makes it possible to record video and audio signals a
number of seconds before recording is actually started by
pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens.
In order for this function to be used, it is necessary to open
the  screen from the SYSTEM SETTING
page and set the data storage time in the memory using the
PRE REC MODE item by performing menu operations.
The PRE REC MODE item settings are described below.
OFF:The PRE-RECORDING function is not activated.
0-15SEC:A value from 1 to 15 seconds is set as the length of
time for which the video and audio signals can be
recorded before the VTR START button or VTR
button on the lens is pressed.

≥The data contained in the storage memory becomes
unstable immediately after the power is turned on,
immediately after the PRE REC MODE item setting is
selected or its set time has been changed, and immediately
after playback or rec review has been performed.
Immediately after any of these operations, therefore, the
video and audio signals will not be pre-recorded for the
duration set when recording is started by pressing the VTR
START button or VTR button on the lens.
≥The video data and audio data are not stored in the storage
memory while playback or rec review is being performed.
This means that the pre-recording will not include the video
and audio signals supplied during a playback or rec review
operation.
≥Bear in mind that when the ZOOM UP function is activated
during the time set for pre-recording as a focus assist
function in the progressive mode, the zoomed-in image will
remain in the memory and end up being recorded on the
tape.
≥When recording has been started, the time code (TCG)
display may remain in the hold status until it is possible for
the time code (TCR) on the tape to be read. 
						

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When the recording is to be continued
Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
once more.  Interval recording is now started again.
When recording is to be suspended at any time
Press the STOP button.  Recording is now suspended.  If the
operation was undertaken with ON (MEMORY) selected as
the INTERVAL REC MODE item setting, the tape may
continue to run since the video signals which were stored in
the memory until the moment when the STOP button was
pressed will be recorded.
When the INTERVAL REC mode is to be exited
There are two ways to do this.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.
Procedure for shooting in the ONE SHOT mode
of INTERVAL REC
Follow the procedure below for shooting after the settings for
the interval recording mode have been completed.
1After performing the basic operations for shooting and
recording as set forth in “3-2 Basic procedures,” secure
the unit in such a way that it will not move.
2Press the unit’s VTR START button or the VTR button on
the lens.  When the set REC TIME has elapsed, the
recording is ended automatically.
As mentioned in “2-7 Display window and its displays,” “i”
flashes when the INTERVAL REC mode is selected.  As
soon as recording starts, “iREC” lights.  Upon completion
of the recording, “iREC” flashes when AJ-YA903G has
been installed and “i” flashes when it has not been
installed.
The same displays as the ones in the display window also
appear inside the viewfinder, and the TALLY lamp lights
while recording is underway.
When the recording is to be continued
Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
once more.  One-shot recording is now started again.
When the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC
is to be exited
There are two ways to do this.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.
Checkpoints common to all INTERVAL REC modes
≥Sound-related
Whether the sound is to be recorded or not during interval
recording is set by setting ON or OFF for the AUDIO REC
item on the  screen.
≥Tape function button-related
During interval recording, all the tape function buttons
(EJECT, REW, FF and PLAY/STILL) except STOP do not
work.
≥When the unit’s power was turned off during recording
(When AJ-YA903G is installed)
If the unit’s POWER switch was set to the OFF position
during interval recording with the use of the memory, the
tape will continue to run in order to record the video signals
which were stored in the memory until the moment when
the POWER switch was set to OFF, and then the power will
automatically go off.
If the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected
or the power supplied through the AC adapter was cut off
during recording, those shots (up to 5 seconds, 150 frames)
taken prior to the moment concerned may not be recorded.
Bear this in mind when the battery is to be replaced.
≥When the tape has run out during recording
(When AJ-YA903G is installed)
Bear in mind that if the tape has run out and stops during
interval recording with the use of the memory, those shots
(up to 5 seconds, 150 frames) taken prior to the moment
when the tape stopped may not be recorded.
≥Starting recording quickly when unit is in pause mode
Selecting REC as the setting for one of either USER MAIN
or USER1/USER2 buttons in advance enables quick start
recording during pause mode when the set button is
pressed. Measurement of pause mode time is continued
even after quick start recording.

However, this does not work when the 24P or 24PA mode
is established for the units recording signals.
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
What is recorded on the tape Previous cut
iREC
start
A
t
A
REC TIME
(recording time = t1)
Time base
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals1
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N
N
t1t1
t2
t2
t1t1
t2
t1
N-1
N-1
What is recorded on the tape
iREC start Time baseREC TIME
(recording
time = t1)
TOTAL TAKE TIME
(time required for shooting)
TOTAL REC TIME
(time during which signals are recorded on tape)
PAUSE TIME
(pause time
= t2) 
						

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3-7 RETAKE function
The RETAKE function ensures continuity with the previous cut
on the tape when shooting is resumed.
It is set by opening the  screen from the
SYSTEM SETTING page and selecting ON as the setting for
the RETAKE MODE item by performing menu operations.
The RETAKE MODE item settings are described below.
ON:The retake operation is performed when the RET button
on the lens is pressed while the MODE CHECK button
is held down.
OFF:The RETAKE function does not operate.
If, when the rec pause mode is established upon completion
of the recording or the stop mode is established afterwards,
the RET button on the lens is pressed while the MODE
CHECK button is held down, the tape will be rewound to the
approximate start point (a position advanced by 10 or so
frames from the recording start) of the final image that was
last recorded, and the rec pause mode will be established.
If there is some leeway in the shooting time and a “NG”
condition has been clearly identified, recording can be started
from this point, and the cut in the NG area will be deleted.
This function is particularly useful for cutting the amount of
time taken for copying onto work tapes and other such
economical operations.
3-9 Normal playback and
playback at different
speeds
Black-and-white playback images can be viewed in the
viewfinder by pressing the PLAY button.  At the same time,
color playback images can be viewed if a color video monitor
is connected to the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector and MON
OUT connector.  Furthermore, playback images using SDI
can be viewed from the VIDEO OUT connector when the AJ-
YA902G expansion board has been installed.  (In order to
view these images, the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side
panel must be set to the VTR position.)
In addition, when the FF and REW buttons are used, the
images can be played back at different speeds by establishing
the cue mode (PLAY + FF), review mode (PLAY + REW),
high-speed fast forward playback mode (FF) or high-speed
rewind playback mode (REW).
3-8 Rec review function
When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens RET
button is pressed, the last two seconds of the tape are
automatically rewound, and the playback pictures on this part
of the tape appear on the viewfinder screen.  This makes it
possible to check whether recording was performed properly.
After the two seconds of the tape have been played back, the
unit is again set to the recording start standby mode.
If the RET button is held down, a maximum of 10 seconds of
the tape is rewound and played back.
The RET button function can be allocated by opening the
 screen from the OPERATION page and
selecting settings for the USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW and
USER2 SW items by performing menu operations.

≥The rec review function cannot be used unless recording
lasts for one or more seconds.
≥If the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel is at the VTR
position during the rec review operation, the rec review
images are output not only to the viewfinder but to the video
output connectors (VIDEO OUT connector and MON OUT
connector) as well.  Bear in mind that if back-up images are
being recorded by a backup VTR that has been connected,
these rec review images will end up being recorded.
When the RETAKE function is to be exited
There are two ways to do this.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
RETAKE MODE item setting.
Direction of tape travel
Approx. 10 frames
Cut 1 Cut 2
Cut 1 Cut 2Cut 3
Cut 3 Cut 4
Direction of tape travel
Playback of recorded section
Recording section
2 to 10 sec.No recorded or already recorded section
Rec pause
Rec pause
Rec review operation
≥When the AJ-YA903G board has been installed in the unit
and, play, FF or REW operations are performed following
one shot recording, these operations will be performed after
the images remaining in the memory have been recorded
onto the tape. While the images are being recorded, the
LED of the button pressed (for play, FF or REW operation)
will flash.
≥Concerning the time code display (when AJ-YA903G is
installed)
When recording has been started, the time code (TCG)
display may remain in the hold status until it is possible for
the time code (TCR) on the tape to be read. 
						

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Chapter 4  Adjustments and settings for recording
In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture
quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black balance
and white balance as the individual conditions demand.  To
achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the
adjustments be performed in the following sequence: AWB
(white balance adjustment) >ABB (black balance
adjustment) >AWB (white balance adjustment).
4-1Adjusting the white balance
and black balance
4-1-1 Adjusting the white balance
The white balance must always be re-adjusted when the
lighting conditions have changed.
The white balance is adjusted automatically by following the
steps below.
White balance detection area
The white balance detection area setting can be changed to
90%, 50% or 25% by opening the  screen from the OPERATION page and selecting the
desired setting for the AWB AREA item by performing menu
operations.
The factory setting is 25%.
1Set the switches as shown in the figure.
2Select the FILTER control setting in accordance with the
lighting conditions.

For examples of the FILTER control settings, refer to “2-3
Shooting and recording/playback function section.”
3Erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions
as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in,
and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen.  A white
object (such as a white cloth or white wall) near the
subject may be used as a substitute for the white pattern.
The size of the white object required is shown in the
figure below.

≥Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.
≥Shoot white objects in the center of the screen.
4Adjust the lens aperture.
5Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then release
it.
The switch returns to the center, and the white balance is
automatically adjusted.

When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to the
AWB side when the white balance is being adjusted
automatically (AWB ACTIVE), the adjustment operation
will stop.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
6While the adjustment is in progress, the following
message appears on the viewfinder screen.
FILTER control
WHITE BAL: A or B
OUTPUT: CAM
GAIN: Normally 0 dB
Set to a more suitable gain level if it
is too dark. AUTO W/B BAL switch:
Use this to execute AWB.
At least one-fourth of the screen width
At least one-fourth of
the screen height
AWB ACTIVE
7Adjustment is completed in several seconds.  (A message
similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory (A or B) which was set in step 1.
AWB A OK 3.2K
8If the CC filter is set to 3200 K, the message shown in the
figure below appears when the color temperature of the
subject falls below 2300 K or rises above 5600 K.
The downward pointing arrow indicates that the color
temperature is lower than the display temperature;
conversely, an upward pointing arrow indicates that the it
is higher than the display temperature.
AWB A OK 2.3K 
m
90%
50%
25% 
						

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When there is no time to adjust the white balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.  The white balance for
the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of
the FILTER control (outer).
When the white balance cannot automatically
be adjusted
When the white balance adjustment was not completed
correctly, one of the following error messages will appear on
the viewfinder screen.  When an error message is displayed,
take the recommended action, and try adjusting the white
balance again.  If the error message persists even after
repeated attempts, the inside of the unit must be inspected.
For details, contact your nearest service center or your dealer.
Auto tracking white balance setting
This unit comes with an auto tracking white balance (ATW)
function for automatically tracking the white balance of the
images in accordance with the lighting conditions.  This
function can be set in WHITE BAL switch B.
Open the  screen from the
OPERATION page and select ATW for the  item by
performing menu operations.
The ATW function can also be allocated to the USER MAIN,
USER1 or USER2 button.  For details, refer to “4-8-4
Allocating functions to the USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2
buttons.”
To release the auto tracking white balance
Either press again the USER button to which ATW has been
allocated or select a different position for the WHITE BAL
switch.  However, auto white balance will not be released if
ATW has been set in WHITE BAL switch B.
#< WHITE BALANCE MODE >
FILTER INH      :ON
SHOCKLESS AWB   :NORMAL
AWB AREA        :25%
AWB&ABB OFFSET  :OFF
AWB A           :MEM
COLOR TEMP A    :3200K
AWB B           :MEM
COLOR TEMP B    :3200K
ATW SPEED       :NORMAL

This function is not meant to give a 100% guarantee for the
accuracy of the white balance.
Some leeway has been given to both the function’s ability to
track changes in the lighting conditions and the accuracy with
which the white balance is tracked.  For this reason, handle
the function carefully.
Viewfinder screen displays relating to the white
balance
For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”
Messages relating to white balance adjustment
Error
messageMeaning Recommended action
Select a suitable filter.
COLOR TEMP.
HIGHColor temperature is too
high.
Select a suitable filter. COLOR TEMP.
LOWColor temperature is too
low.
Increase the amount of light
or increase the gain. LOW LIGHT There is not enough light.
Reduce the amount of light
or reduce the gain. LEVEL OVER There is too much light.
Check the filter selector
control. CHECK FILTERThe setting position of the
filter selector control is not
correct.
The shooting conditions
may be unstable.  If flicker
occurs, engage the shutter
and shoot again under
stable conditions. TIME OVERAWB was not completed
within the allotted time.
White balance memories
The values stored in the memories are retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off until the white balance is
next adjusted.  There are two sets of white balance memories,
A and B.
When ON has been selected (initial setting) as the setting for
the FILTER INH item on the 
screen opened from the OPERATION page by performing
menu operations, the number of memories is limited to one in
A and one in B.  In this case, the memory contents are not
coupled with the CC filter.
When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustment values for
each CC filter can be automatically saved in the memories
corresponding to the WHITE BAL switch settings (A or B).
This unit contains four filters so that a total of 8 (4a2)
adjustment values are saved.
Note that when VAR has been selected for AWB A and AWB
B items of the  screen, the values
will be the fixed color temperature settings established with
the COLOR TEMP A and COLOR TEMP B settings and they
cannot be adjusted using the AWB switch. 
						

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≥Check that the lens connector has been connected and
that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE.
≥While the black balance is being adjusted, the aperture
is automatically set to the light-shielding status.
≥While the black balance is being adjusted, the gain
selector circuit is switched automatically.
Flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen,
but this is not indicative of malfunctioning.
≥If the black shading is still unsatisfactory although the
“ABB OK” message is displayed, perform menu
operations to open the  screen
from the MAINTENANCE page, move the arrow mark
(>) to the DETECTION item, press the JOG dial
button, and proceed with the black shading adjustment.
If the ABB switch is held down for 5 or more seconds,
the black shading can be automatically adjusted after
the ABB operation. (See the SHD.ABB SW CTL item
under “7-5-5 SW MODE.”)
≥If the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed down to the
ABB position again while the black balance is being
automatically adjusted (ABB ACTIVE), the adjustment
will be aborted.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
Black balance memory
The values stored in the memory are retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off.4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance
The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following
cases:
≥When the unit is used for the first time
≥When the unit is used after it has not been used for a
prolonged period of time
≥When the unit is used in an ambient temperature which has
fluctuated significantly
≥When the value selected for the gain switch has been
changed
≥When the super gain setting has been performed using the
USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2 button
≥When the gamma ON/OFF setting has been changed
1Set the switches as shown in the figure.
2Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position, and
then release it.
The switch returns to the center, and the adjustment is
performed.
3While the adjustment is in progress, the following
message appears on the viewfinder screen.

While the adjustment is in progress, the lens aperture is
automatically set to CLOSE.
AUTO W/B BAL switch:
Use this to execute ABB.OUTPUT: CAM
ABB ACTIVE
4Adjustment is completed in several seconds.  (A message
similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory.
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4-2Setting the electronic shutter
This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings
and operations.
4-2-1 Shutter modes
The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s
electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds
which can be selected.
Mode Shutter speed Applications
For shooting fast-moving subjects
clearly.
For improving the vertical
resolution.
Standard
SUPER VPOSITION1 - 6
For shooting monitor screens with
a vertical scanning frequency
exceeding 60 Hz in a way that
minimizes the pattern of horizontal
lines. SYNCHRO
SCANWithin the 60.3Hz to249.7Hz range

≥No matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used, the
higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity.
≥When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will
increasingly open and the depth of focus will become
shallower as the shutter speed is increased.
4-2-2Setting the shutter mode
and speed
The shutter speeds used in the shutter mode are set by
switching the SHUTTER switch.
The shutter speeds in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode can easily
be changed using the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and -) buttons on
the side panel.
Open the  screen and  screen from the OPERATION page by performing
menu operations.  It is now possible to restrict the shutter
speed selection range to the required range beforehand
and/or select whether to use the SYNCHRO SCAN mode and
SUPER V mode beforehand.
Once selected, the shutter speed is retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off.
#< SHUTTER SPEED >
SYNCHRO SCAN  :ON
SUPER V       :OFF
POSITION1     :ON
POSITION2     :ON
POSITION3     :ON
POSITION4     :ON
POSITION5     :ON
POSITION6     :ON
#< SHUTTER SELECT >
SUPER V MODE   :FRM1
POSITION1 SEL  :1/100
POSITION2 SEL  :1/120
POSITION3 SEL  :1/250
POSITION4 SEL  :1/500
POSITION5 SEL  :1/1000
POSITION6 SEL  :1/2000
1Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL.
SHUTTER switch
2Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again,
and repeat this until the desired mode or speed is
displayed.
When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the
display will change in the sequence shown below.

Since the factory setting for the SUPER V mode is OFF,
there is no display at this setting.  To designate the mode,
open the  screen from the
OPERATION page and select ON for the SUPER V item
setting by performing menu operations.
Viewfinder screen displays relating to the
shutter
For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”
POSITION1POSITION2POSITION3POSITION4POSITION5POSITION6
Standard mode
SUPER V
modeSYNCHRO SCAN
mode 
						

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4-3 Selecting the recording
signals and recording
system
With this unit, both the signals to be recorded and the
recording format can be selected.
4-3-1Selecting the recording signals
Open the  screen from the SYSTEM
SETTING page and select the signals to be recorded using
the CAMERA MODE item by performing menu operations.Using the CAMERA MODE item, the operation mode of the
camera to be used for recording is selected.
60i:The unit’s camera is operated in the 59.94i mode.
30P:The unit’s camera is operated in the 29.97P mode.
24P:The unit’s camera is operated in the 23.98P mode
using the 2:3 pulldown system.
24PA:The unit’s camera is operated in the 23.98P mode
using the 2:3:3:2 pulldown system.
To operate the unit’s camera in the 30P, 24P or 24PA mode,
select the vertical resolution mode using V.RES (24/30P).
INTRLCE:This produces natural images with line mixing.
PROG:This produces true progressive segment frame
images without line mixing.
Even when the camera is to be operated in the progressive
mode (30P/24P/24PA), the recording signals supplied to the
VTR are converted from the progressive mode (30P/24P/
24PA) to the interlace (60i) mode.

≥If VIDEO has been selected as the REC SIGNAL setting,
the images may be disrupted when the signals from the
GENLOCK IN connector are non-standard signals.
≥If the PROG setting is selected, segment frame images are
produced, enabling true progressive editing. However,
when vertical detail (V.DTL) is added, the images produced
will not be natural, so it is recommended that V.DTL be set
to 0 for use.
≥In the progressive mode, the shutter is forcibly set to 50%
(1/50 sec) to produce more film-like moving images. To
release the shutter mode, it is necessary by performing
menu operations to open the  screen and select
OFF as the P.HALF SHUT item setting.
≥When the mode is switched from 60i or 30P to 24P or 24PA,
the images may be disrupted for an instant to adjust the 5-
frame period.  However, this does not mean that the unit is
malfunctioning.
4-3-2Selecting the recording system
Open the  screen from the SYSTEM
SETTING page and select the format of the VTR to be used
for recording using the REC MODE item by performing menu
operations.
Concerning what is set
16:9/50M:Signals are recorded in the DVCPRO50 format
(50 Mbps) with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
4:3/50M:Signals are recorded in the DVCPRO50 format
(50 Mbps) with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
16:9/25M:Signals are recorded in the DVCPRO format (25
Mbps) with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
4:3/25M:Signals are recorded in the DVCPRO format (25
Mbps) with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
1Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish
the SYNCHRO SCAN mode.
2In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change
the shutter speed continuously within a range from 1/60.3
sec. to 1/249.7 sec. by operating the SYNCHRO SCAN (+
and –) buttons.
4-2-3Setting the synchro scan mode
Proceed with operation by following the steps below.
SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons SHUTTER switch
Items to be set and what is set
The signals to be recorded are selected using REC SIGNAL.
CAM:The signals from the camera are recorded.
VIDEO:The signals from the GENLOCK IN connector are
recorded.
#< SYSTEM MODE >
REC SIGNAL     :CAM
CAMERA MODE    :60i
V.RES(24/30P)  :INTRLCE
REC MODE       :16:9/50M
SET UP 50      :7.5%A
SET UP 25      :7.5%A
PB MODE        :AUTO
REC TALLY      :RED 
						

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Chapter 4  Adjustments and settings for recording
4-4 Selecting the audio input
signals and adjusting
their recording levels
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO,
the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are
adjusted automatically.  On the other hand, when it is set to
MAN, the levels can be adjusted manually.  The  recording
levels on audio tracks CH3 and CH4 can be selected using
the menu.
4-4-1Selecting the audio input signals
Use the AUDIO IN switch to select the input signals to be
recorded on audio tracks CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.  For
details, refer to “2-2 Audio function section.”
#< MIC/AUDIO1 >
FRONT VR CH1        :OFF
FRONT VR CH2        :OFF
MIC LOWCUT CH1      :OFF
MIC LOWCUT CH2      :OFF
MIC LOWCUT CH3      :OFF
MIC LOWCUT CH4      :OFF
LIMITER CH1         :OFF
LIMITER CH2         :OFF
AUTO LEVEL CH3      :ON
AUTO LEVEL CH4      :ON
REC CH3/CH4         :SW
CUE REC SELECT      :CH1
TEST TONE           :NORMAL
#< MIC/AUDIO2 >
FRONT MIC POWER     :ON
REAR MIC POWER      :ON
AUDIO OUT           :ON
MONITOR SELECT      :STEREO
FRONT MIC LEVEL     :–40dB
REAR MIC CH1 LVL    :–60dB
REAR MIC CH2 LVL    :–60dB
REAR LINE IN LVL    :+4dB
AUDIO OUT LVL       :+4dB
HEADROOM            :20dB
WIRELESS WARN       :OFF
AUDIO LEVEL CH1,
CH2 controls
AUDIO SELECT
CH1, CH2 buttons MONITOR SELECT CH1&2
/ST/ CH3&4 switch MONITOR CH1/3 /
ST / CH2/4 selector
switchDisplay window
For the detailed audio-related settings, open the
 and  screens from the VTR
MENU page and select the settings for the items by
performing menu operations.
For details, refer to “Chapter 7 Menu description tables.”
4-4-2Adjusting the audio signal
recording levels
The procedure for manually adjusting the levels at which the
signals are to be recorded on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 is
set forth below.
1Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to the CH1/2 position
so that the audio level meter display in the display
window indicates CH1 and CH2, and check that 1 and 2
are actually indicated as the display in the display
window.  Before proceeding any further, on the menu, set
whether to activate the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls which
are used for attenuation.  (At the factory, the mode in
which these controls are inactive is established.)
2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 buttons to MAN
(manual).
3While monitoring the audio level meter in the display
window or the audio level meter display inside the
viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2
controls.  If the uppermost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, the
“OVER” display lights up to indicate that the input volume
is too high.  The level must be adjusted so that 0 dB will
not be indicated even under maximum volume conditions.
For the audio levels to be adjusted by one person only, it is
recommended that the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls be used.
Select in advance the audio channels whose levels are to be
adjusted, and while monitoring the level meter on the
viewfinder screen, adjust the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls in
such a way that the input will not be too high.
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