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1Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.
2Set the lens aperture to manual and open the aperture.
3Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video
output level is achieved at a distance of about 3 meters
away from the chart used for the flange back adjustment.
If the video level is too high, use the filters and shutter.
5Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either
manually or electrically.
6Shoot the chart used for the flange back adjustment, and
turn the distance ring to adjust the focus.
8Repeat steps 5to 7until the focus is adjusted at both the
telephoto and wide-angle positions.
9Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring.
7Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position, and turn the
F.f ring to adjust the focus.
Take care not to move the distance ring during this
process.
4Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus) ring.

On some lenses, this may be marked as F.b (flange back)
ring.
Approx.
3 meters
Adjusting the lens flange
If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and
wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange
back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image-
forming surface).
Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless
the lens is replaced.

For details on the adjustment method and lens positions, refer
also to the operating instructions that accompany the lens.
#< VF DISPLAY >
DISP CONDITION      :NORMAL
DISP MODE           :3
VF OUT              :Y
VF DTL              :3
ZEBRA1 DETECT       :070%
ZEBRA2 DETECT       :085%
ZEBRA2              :SPOT
LOW LIGHT LVL       :35%
ECU MENU DISP.      :OFF
50M INDICATOR.      :OFF
MARKER/CHAR LVL     :50%
Adjusting the white shading of the lens
The white shading is adjusted as follows.

Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the
lens aperture is open even when the white shading has been
adjusted.  This is something that is inherent to lenses and
optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a failure or
malfunctioning.
2Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to “L (0
dB).”
1Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.
4Perform a menu operation to open the  screen
from the PAINT page, and check that “STD” is selected
as the GAMMA MODE SEL item setting.  Then open the
 screen from the VF page, check that the
settings selected for the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, ZEBRA2
DETECT item and ZEBRA2 item match the settings
shown in the figure below.  If they differ, make the
appropriate changes, and then close the menu screen.
3If the extender is attached to the lens, release the
extender function.
5Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.
6Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of
color.

Since fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such
kinds of lighting tend to flicker, use a light source which is
free from flicker such as sunlight or a halogen lamp.
7Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it so
that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen.  Check
that the lens aperture is between F4 and F11.

≥The zebra pattern will not cover the whole screen if
there is any unevenness in the lighting.  In this case,
make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.
≥Make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.
also when the lens aperture is not between F4 and F11.
≥Be absolutely sure to leave the electronic shutter at
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< LENS FILE >
#FILE NO.          :1
READ
WRITE
TITLE : ************
1:              5:
2:              6:
3:              7:
4:              8:
< WHITE SHADING >
CORRECT           :ON
#DETECTION(V.SAW)
81Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and
use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white
balance automatically (AWB).
2Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black
balance automatically (ABB).
3Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the
white balance automatically (AWB).
9Repeat step 7.
10Perform a menu operation to open the  screen from the MAINTENANCE page.
11Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
the DETECTION (V.SAW) item, and press the JOG dial
button to execute white shading compensation.
12When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
message appears.
DETECT?
YES
#NO
13Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
YES, and press the JOG dial button.
ACTIVE now appears on the screen.  This indicates that
the white shading is now being automatically
compensated.  Upon completion of the adjustments, W-
SHD OK is displayed.

Depending on the KNEE settings, “LEVEL OVER” may
appear on the screen and white shading compensation
may not be possible.  If this is the case, either stop down
the lens or set the AUTO KNEE OUTPUT switch to OFF,
then perform a menu operation to open the
 screen from the PAINT screen, select
“OFF” as the MANUAL KNEE item setting, and repeat
steps 4 through 9.  After “W-SHD OK” has appeared on
the display, select “ON” again as the MANUAL KNEE
item setting.
14If the extender is attached to the lens, turn on the
extender function or, alternatively, if the ratio converter is
attached, turn on the ratio converter function.  In either
case, repeat steps 
7through 13.
The compensation values for 3 patterns--namely, when
the lens extender is used, when the ratio converter is
used and when neither the lens extender nor ratio
converter is used--are stored in the unit as the data of
one lens file.
This now completes the white shading adjustments.
The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile
memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off,
there will be no further need to perform the white shading
adjustment.
Storing the lens file data
The white shading adjustment values can be stored in the unit
as lens file data.
Selecting the file No.
1Perform a menu operation to open the  screen
from the FILE page, and turn the JOG dial button to move
the arrow (cursor) to the FILE NO. item.
2When the JOG dial button is pressed, the file number
starts flashing.  Turn the JOG dial button and select the
lens file (1 to 8) in which the data is to be stored.
3Press the JOG dial button to enter the lens file.
< LENS FILE >
FILE NO.          :1
READ
WRITE
#TITLE : ************
1:              5:
2:              6:
3:              7:
4:              8:
Giving a title to the selected file NO.
4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
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< LENS FILE >
FILE NO.          :1
READ
WRITE
TITLE : ************
1:              5:
2:              6:
3:              7:
4:              8:
;
5When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
moves to the title input area, and the input mode is
established.
9When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial
button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.
6Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the
character to be set is displayed.
When the button is turned, the character displayed is
switched in the following sequence:
Space: ∑
7
letters: A—Z
7
numbers: 0—9
7
symbols: ’, >, 
						

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5-4 Audio input signal
preparations
Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply
the audio signals to the unit.
5-4-1 When using the front
microphone
The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional
accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.
5-4-2 When using an external
microphone
First attach the AJ-MH700P mic holder (optional accessory).
1Open the mic holder.
1Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.
2Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the screws
provided with the AJ-MH700P mic holder.
3Attach the microphone to the mic holder, and tighten the
locking screw.
4Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN
jack on the camera.
2Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw.
3Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN
jack on the camera.
4Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in
accordance with the audio channel or channels whose
sound is to be recorded.
5Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in
accordance with the audio channel or channels whose
sound is to be recorded.
Locking
screw
MIC IN jack
AUDIO IN
switches
Screws provided with mic holder
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5-4-3 When using a wireless
receiver
When using an externally connected wireless
receiver
Attach the wireless receiver when a wireless system is to be
used.
5-4-4 When using an audio
component
1Attach the wireless receiver to the camera attachment.
1Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with
the audio component using the XLR cable.
1Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and
screw it down.
2Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or
channels to which the audio component has been
connected to “REAR.”
2Set the AUDIO IN switches to WIRELESS for the audio
channels whose audio signals are to be recorded.
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel
to “LINE.”
2Align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins
on the battery case, etc. to attach the wireless receiver.
3Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with
the wireless receiver using the XLR cable.
4Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or
channels to which the XLR cable has been connected to
“REAR.”
5Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel
to “MIC.”
When detaching the wireless receiver, push up the lever
on the bottom panel of the camera attachment to
disengage it.

For details on the operations and other aspects of the
wireless receiver, refer to the operating instructions which
accompany the receiver.
Wireless receiver
Camera attachment Audio output connectors
AUDIO IN connectors
AUDIO IN switchesXLR cable
When using a UniSlot®wireless receiver
AUDIO IN connectors
AUDIO IN switchesLINE/MIC/+48V
selector switch 
						

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Slide lever
1Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.

Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the
tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole.  Check
that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of
the tripod head screw.
2Mount the unit on the tripod attachment.
Tripod head Tripod attachment
Shoulder belt
The tab opens
when it is
pressed.
To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs.

Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely.
5-5 Mounting the unit on a
tripod
Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod.
5-7 Adjusting the position of
the shoulder pad
The shoulder pad can be moved while the slide lever is held
down.  Its position can be adjusted in 3 mm steps (up to max.
of 10 steps or 30 mm) in either the front or back direction.
While holding down the slide lever, move the shoulder pad
toward the front or back to the optimum shooting position.
Tripod attachment
Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks
into place.
Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment
Red lever
While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the
direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to
remove it.

If the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to its original
position after the unit has been detached, again move the
black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down
the red lever, and return the pin to its original position.  Bear
in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in
the center.
Black lever
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5-8 Attaching the rain cover
Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain
cover
≥Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be
absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and
the AJ-EC3P to OFF.
≥If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the  screen is
set to OFF, the camera related settings among the
adjustments and settings performed using the AJ-EC3P will
be erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF. In
addition, it will not be possible to write this data to the setup
card.
It is however possible for the menu content settings to be
written on the setup card.
When the unit is connected once again to the AJ-EC3P, the
settings of the AJ-EC3P are restored.
≥When ON has been selected as the ECU DATA SAVE item
setting on the  screen, the adjustments and
settings performed using the AJ-EC3P will not be erased
even when the unit’s POWER switch is set to the OFF
position.
≥The unit’s USER switch does not function when the AJ-
EC3P is connected.
≥When the AJ-EC3P is used to control the unit’s shutter, the
shutter speed settings on the unit’s menu are used rather
than the shutter speeds engraved on the AJ-EC3P.  The
correspondence between the shutter speed indications on
the AJ-EC3P and the unit’s shutter speed settings are
shown in the table below.
5-9Connecting the extension
control unit (AJ-EC3P)
By connecting the AJ-EC3P extension control unit (optional
accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote
control.
When the AJ-EC3P is connected and the POWER switches
on the unit and AJ-EC3P are set to ON, the unit is
automatically set to the remote control mode.
Tighten the cord.
Close using the fastener.Close using the fastener.
AJ-65∫1
ECU connector
AJ-EC3P Dedicated cable
AJ-EC3P shutter speed indication Unit shutter speed setting
100 (60) POSITION1
120 POSITION2
250 POSITION3
500 POSITION4
1000
POSITION5
2000 POSITION6
5-10Attaching the FRONT
AUDIO LEVEL control knob
When the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is to be operated
frequently, the accessory knob can be attached to make it
easier to operate the control.
FRONT AUDIO
LEVEL controlKnob (accessory)
Screw
Index
marksScrew
(accessory)
Remove the screw at the center of the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL
control, and secure the accessory knob to the control and unit
behind using the same screw (accessory).  Make sure that the
index mark on the knob side is aligned with the index mark on
the control side.
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Chapter 6  Maintenance and inspections
6-1 Inspections prior to
shooting
Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following
inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly.  It
is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check
the images.
6-1-1 Preparation for inspections6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit
1Insert a fully charged battery.
1Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its
operations in this mode.
Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to
the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
2Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its
operations in this mode.
Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image
changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-
angle positions.
3Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the
lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and
check that the auto aperture adjustment works.
4Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the
aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is
adjusted.
5While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture
adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with
different brightness levels, and check that the auto
instantaneous aperture adjustment function works.
6Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch
the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that:
≥The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same
brightness level in tandem with the switching of the gain
setting.
≥The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is switched
in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.
7When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the
extender to the operating position, and check that it works
properly.
2Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID
display has not come on and that at least 5 segments of
the BATTERY display are lighted.
≥If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it goes off.
≥If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY display have
lighted, replace the battery with one having an adequate
charge.
4After checking the following points, insert the cassette
tape and close the cassette holder.
≥The cassette tape must not be set to the accidental
erasure prevention mode.
≥There must be no tape slack.
≥The tape must be free from condensation.
3Check that there are no cables near the cassette holder
or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open
the cassette holder.
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Chapter 6  Maintenance and inspections
6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit
Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel
inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker
inspection” one after the other.
1. Tape travel inspection
1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that
the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
2Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and check that
the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.
3Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
4Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.
5Press the unit’s VTR START button, and check that:
≥The tape reels rotate.
≥The figure shown on the counter display changes.
≥The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
≥The RF and SERVO displays do not appear in the
display window.
6Press the unit’s VTR START button again.  Check that
the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder
goes off.
7Use the lens VTR button to check the same operations as
in steps 5and 6.
8Press the RESET button, and check that “00:00:00:00”
appears on the counter display.
9Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the display
window illuminates.
10Press the REW button, and after the tape has been
rewound for a few seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
Check that the tape is recorded, played back and
rewound properly.
11Press the FF button, and check that the tape is fast
forwarded properly.
2. Automatic audio level adjustment function
inspection
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO.
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.
3Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at a
suitable sound source, and check that the changes in the
level displays for both CH1 and CH2 reflect the changes
in the strength of the sound.
3. Manual audio level adjustment function
inspection
1Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.
2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to MAN.
3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.
Check that when they are turned clockwise, the level
displays increase.
4. Earphone and speaker inspection
1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.
2Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the speaker
volume changes.
3Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.
Check that the sound from the speaker is muted, and that
the microphone’s sound is heard in the earphones.
4Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the earphone
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5. Inspection using external microphones
1Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and
CH2 jacks.
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR.
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel
to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s
power supply type.
MIC :Internal power supply mic.
+48V :External power supply mic.
4Point the microphones at the sound source, and check
that the changes in the audio levels displayed on the
audio level meter of the display window and in the
viewfinder reflect the changes in the strength of the
sound.
This inspection can also be performed for each channel
by connecting one of the microphones to each channel in
turn.
6. Inspections relating to the time code and
user’s bit
1Set the user’s bit as required.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-1
Setting the user’s bit.”
2Set the time code.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-3
Setting the time code.”
3Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
4Press the VTR START button.
Check that the figure on the counter display changes as
the tape travels.
5Press the VTR START button again.
Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on the
counter display stops changing.
7Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
Check that pressing the HOLD button advances the
display value through the sequence VTCG >DATE >
TIME >no display (time zone) >TCG.
6Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.
Check that the figure on the counter display changes
irrespective of the tape travel.
6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function
Simplified checks can be undertaken on the unit’s system at
such times when, for instance, a color video monitor is not
available.
Perform menu operations to open the 
from the MAINTENANCE page. Check the camera output
level setting under the COLOR CHECK item.
#< SYSTEM CHECK >
COLOR CHECK  :OFF
Y: 0%     R: 0%
G: 0%
B: 0%