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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued)
4-10-4 How to Use Scene File Data
It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area
of the internal memory of the AJ-SPC700P, or to read data
written in this area. Four types of scene files are available.
This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup
state.
TITLEs 1 - 4 are factory-assigned the defaults for the AJ-
SPC700P.
To change the settings, go to the  screen from the
FILE page.
To write settings data for scene files
1Navigate the menu to the SCENE screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
SCENE SEL option.
3Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.
Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene file
number.
4Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.
5Turn the JOG dial button to return the cursor to the
option WRITE.
6Press the JOG dial button to display the following
message:
7Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.
Then, press the dial button.
This writes the setting data into the scene file area of
the AJ-SPC700P internal memory.
8To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued)
To read settings data for scene files
1Navigate the menu to the  screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option SCENE SEL.
3Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.
Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene file
number.
4Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.
5Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
READ option.
6Press the JOG dial button to display the following
message:
7Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.
Then, press the dial button.
The data stored in the scene file area of the internal
memory of the AJ-SPC700P is read to complete the
setting.
8To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
To return data for scene files to their defaults
1Navigate the menu to the  screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option SCENE SEL.
3Press the JOG dial button to blink scene file numbers.
Then, turn the dial button to select the scene file that
you want to reset.
4Press the JOG dial button to accept the scene file.
5Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option [RESET].
6Press the JOG dial button to display the following
message:
7Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to YES.
Then, press the dial button.
The data stored in the scene file area of the internal
memory of the AJ-SPC700P is reset to the defaults.
8To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (continued)
To title settings data for scene files
1Navigate the menu to the  screen. 
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the
option [TITLEs 1 - 4] for the appropriate scene file. 
3Press the JOG dial button to move the cursor to the title
entry area, putting the AJ-SPC700P in entry mode.
4Turn the JOG dial button until a desired character
appears. 
The characters that appear are switched in the
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Chapter 5 Preparation
5-1 Power Supply
A battery pack or an external DC power supply can be used
as this unit’s power supply.
Using a Battery Pack
Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used:
• Anton/Bauer
• IDX
• PA C O
• Sony

zOther batteries may be used by changing the menu
setting, but system compatibility is not guaranteed. 
z Charge the battery pack with the battery charger before
using it. (Please refer to the battery charger’s instruction
manual for information about charging.) 
5-1-1 Mounting the Battery and Setting 
the Battery Type
Using an Anton/Bauer Battery Pack
1Mount the Anton/Bauer battery pack.

The Anton/Bauer battery holder includes both a power
supply output connector for lighting and a lighting control
switch, which are convenient when attaching a light. Please
contact Anton/Bauer for information about the lighting
system. 
2Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of the
arrow. 

Removing the battery pack 
Completely push down and hold the release lever on
the battery holder. Then, slide the battery pack in the
opposite direction to the arrow while holding the lever
down. 
3Setting the battery type. 
Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT.
Select BATTERY SELECT from the  screen in the MAIN OPERATION page. 
Please refer to [8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1] for more
information. 
The following Anton/Bauer batteries can be
used: 
•
 PRO14
• TRIM14
• HYTRON50
• HYTRON100
• HYTRON120
• DIONIC90
• DIONIC160

To use DIONIC, please set it as DIONIC90. 
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Chapter 5 Preparation (continued)
When using a BP-90 type battery pack
1Remove the battery holder. 
2Attaching the battery case to the camera-recorder.
Connect the cable on the camera-recorder to the
cable on the battery case (BP-90 type). 
 Using a screwdriver, secure the battery case  (BP-90
type) to the camera-recorder. 
Open the cover and lift the rubber cap so that the
screw tightening hole is visible. Tighten the screws
to secure the battery case to the camera-recorder.
Be sure to fully tighten the screws. 

zDo not use excess force when lifting the rubber caps
forcibly. 
z Take special care not to pinch the cable. 
3Connect the battery pack plug to the socket inside the
battery case, and insert the battery pack into the case. 

Make sure you turn OFF the camera-recorder power
before connecting or disconnecting the plug. 
4Setting the battery type. 
Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT.
Select BATTERY SELECT from the  screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. 
Please refer to [8-6-2 BATTERY SETTING1] for more
information. 
CAUTION:
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified 
service personnel only.  To reduce the risk of fire or 
electric shock do not perform any servicing other 
than that contained in the operating instructions 
unless you are qualified to do so.
Battery holder
Connect
Battery Case
(For BP-90 type)
Label 
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Chapter 5 Preparation (continued)
Using an NP-1 type battery pack
1Remove the battery holder. 
2Mount the NP-1 type battery case on the camera-
recorder. 
Tighten the mounting screws. 
 Tighten the power contact screws. 
	 Insert the upper part of the removed cover in the
direction of the arrow. 

 Align the holes in the bottom part (metal part) of the
cover with the holes in the case, and secure the
cover with the screw. 

When mounting the battery holder, take care not to
pinch the connection cord. 
When using a V-mount type battery pack 
Mount the V-mount adapter plate. 
Insert the plate and slide it in the direction of the arrow. 
3Setting the battery type. 
Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT.
Select BATTERY SELECT from the  screen on the MAIN OPERATION page. 
When using a battery not listed under BATTERY
SELECT: If it is a NiCD battery, select “NiCd14(14V)”,
“NiCd13(13V)”, or “NiCd12(12V)”, depending on the
battery voltage. Set the other items according to the
battery properties. If it is not a NiCd battery, select
TYPE A or TYPE B and set the other items according to
the battery properties. 
Please refer to [8-6-3 BATTERY SETTING2] for more
information. 

For information about the V-mount adapter plate,
please contact the store where you purchased the
camera-recorder. 
CAUTION:
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified 
service personnel only.  To reduce the risk of fire or 
electric shock do not perform any servicing other 
than that contained in the operating instructions 
unless you are qualified to do so.
Battery Case (for NP-1 type)
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Chapter 5 Preparation (continued)
5-1-2 Use of the external DC power supply
1Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN
socket on the unit.
2Turn ON the power switch of the external DC power
supply. (If the power switch is available on the external
DC power supply)
3Turn ON the POWER switch on the unit.

zIf both the battery pack and the external DC power
supply are connected, the electric power is supplied
from the external DC power supply. While the
external DC power supply is used, the battery can be
mounted and removed on/from the unit. 
z
When the external DC power supply is used, ensure that
the power switch of the external DC power supply is
turned on first and then the POWER switch on the unit is
turned on. In the case of the reverse operation, a
malfunction may occur on the unit since the output
voltage of the external DC power supply is raised slowly.
z When connecting a battery to the DC IN socket,
select the battery type listed under EXT DC IN
SELECT. Select EXT DC IN SELECT from the
 screen on the MAIN
OPERATION page. In this case, however, the %
display is disabled, even when using a digital battery. 
5-2 Mounting the Viewfinder and 
Adjusting its Position 
Please refer to the viewfinder instruction manual. 
Note: A slide rail is required to mount any viewfinder other
than models AJ-VF15B or AJ-VF20WB.
zIf you need to buy a slide rail, please contact the store
where you purchased the camera-recorder and tell them
that the slide rail is a “repair part”.
Slide rail (VFC3995)
Screws (XBS3+8VZ)
Mounting the Slide Rail
1Undo the upper two screws for AJ-VF15 or AJ-VF20W,
and remove the mounting unit.
Leave the screws attached to the mounting unit.
2Mount the slide rail, then tighten the two screws.
DC IN Socket
External DC
power supply 
Rush current may occur at the time for turning on the
power of the unit. We recommend using an external DC
power supply capable to secure double or more
capacity of the total power consumption of the devices
connected to the unit such as the viewfinder and lights.
Use a DC cable with a capacity of 10A or more.
Confirm the pin arrangements of the DC output connector
of the external DC power supply and the DC IN socket on
the unit, and connect the proper polarities to each other.
If the +12 V power supply is connected to the GND
connector in error, it may cause a fire or failure of the unit.
12 34
Pin No. Signal
1GND
2, 3
—
4+12V
DC IN Socket
Mounting unit
Screws
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Chapter 5 Preparation (continued)
5-3 Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back 
and White Shading 
Adjustments
Mounting the Lens
1Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount
cap. 
2To mount the lens, align the indentation at the top
center of the lens mount with the center mark of the
lens. 
3Lower the lens clamping lever to clamp the lens. 
4Secure the cable through the cable clamp, and plug it
into the LENS connector. 
5Adjust the lens flange back. 

zPlease refer to the lens instruction manual for
guidance on lens handling. 
z When the lens is removed, install the mount cap to
protect the device. 
Adjusting the Lens Flange Back 
If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and wide-
angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange
back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image
formation surface). 
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be re-
adjusted as long as the same lens is mounted on the
camera. 

Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for directions
on adjustment and locations of individual lens parts. 
1Mount the lens on the camera. 
Make sure you connect the lens cable. 
2Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris. 
3Place the flange back adjustment chart about 3 m from
the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an
appropriate video output level. 
If the video level is too high, use the filters or the
shutter. 
4Loosen the F.f (Flange focus) ring clamping screw. 

F.b (Flange back) may be indicated on some lenses. 
5Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position, either
manually or by electric drive. 
6Aim the lens at the flange back adjustment chart and
turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus. 
7Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position and turn
the F.f ring to bring the chart into focus. 
While focusing, take care not to move the distance ring. 
8Repeat Steps 5 to 7 until the lens is in focus at both the
telephoto and wide-angle positions. 
9Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw. 
Lens Clamping 
Lever
Mount Cap
Mark
LENS Connector
Approximately 3m
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Chapter 5 Preparation (continued)
Adjusting the Lens White Shading
Take the following steps to adjust the white shading: 

Vertical coloring may occur near the open position of the
lens iris, even after adjusting the white shading. This
phenomenon, however, is a characteristic of the lens or
optical system. It does not indicate a malfunction. 
1Mount the lens on the camera. 
Be sure to connect the lens cable. 
2Set the electronic shutter to [OFF], the gain to [L (0dB)],
and the ASPECT option to “16:9”. Select the ASPECT
option from the SYSTEM MODE screen on the
SYSTEM SETTING page.
3If the lens has an extender, disable the extender
feature. 
4Operate the MENU and go to the PAINT page to open
the  screen. Confirm that the GAMMA
MODE SEL is set to STD. From the VF page, open the
 screen to confirm that ZEBRA1
DETECT, ZEBRA2 DETECT, and ZEBRA2 are set as
shown in the diagram below. If they are not, correct the
settings and then close the MENU screen. 
5Set the Viewfinder ZEBRA switch to ON. 
6Aim the lens at a sheet of white paper that has no color
shading. 

Flickering naturally occurs when fluorescent, mercury
or other such lamps are used for lighting. Therefore,
use a light source that does not flicker, such as sunlight
or halogen lamps. 
7Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the lens iris so
that the ZEBRA pattern covers the entire screen. 
Make sure that the lens iris is set between F4 and F11. 

zThe ZEBRA pattern will not cover the entire screen if
the lighting is uneven. In this case, adjust the lighting
(e.g., change the position of the light source). 
z Even if the lens iris is not set between F4 and F11,
adjust the lighting (e.g., change the position of the
light source). 
z Make sure that the electronic shutter is set to OFF. 
8 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B, and
execute Auto White Balance (AWB) with the AUTO
W/B BAL switch. 
 Next, execute Auto Black Balance (ABB) with the
AUTO W/B BAL switch. 
	 Repeat Auto White Balance (ABB) with the AUTO W/
B BAL switch. 
9Repeat the adjustment described in Step 7.
10Activate the MENU and go to the MAINTENANCE page 
to open the  screen. 
11Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to 
DETECTION (V.SAW). Then, press the JOG Dial 
button to execute white shading compensation. 
12Press the JOG Dial button and the following message
appears. 
13Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to [YES].
Then press the JOG Dial button. 
[ACTIVE] appears on the screen to indicate that the
white shading automatic adjustment is running. 
[W-SHD OK] appears when the adjustment is
completed. 

This compensation may not be possible when [LEVEL
OVER] is displayed, depending on the KNEE setting. In
this case, first narrow the lens iris or set the OUTPUT
switch AUTO KNEE to OFF. Next, activate the MENU to
open the PAINT screen. From the PAINT screen, open
the  screen and set MANUAL KNEE to
OFF. Then repeat Steps 
4 to 9.
After [W-SHD OK] is displayed, re-set MANUAL KNEE
back to ON.
14If the lens has an extender or a ratio converter, enable
the feature and repeat Steps 
7 to 13 for each feature.
Three patterns of compensation values (with an extender,
with a ratio converter, and without any features) will be
stored as one set of lens file data in the camera-recorder.
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Chapter 5 Preparation (continued)
This completes the white shading adjustment. 
The compensation values are stored in the non-volatile
internal memory. Therefore, re-adjusting the white shading is
not required, even after the camera-recorder power has
been turned off. 
Storing the Lens File Data 
The white shading compensation values can be stored in the
internal memory as lens file data. 
1Activate the MENU and go to the FILE page to open the
 screen. Turn the JOG Dial to move the cursor
to the item FILE NO. 
2Press the JOG Dial button and FILE NO. will start
blinking. Turn the JOG Dial button to select the desired
lens file (1-8) to be stored. 
3Press the JOG Dial button to confirm the lens file. 
4Turn the JOG Dial button to move the cursor to
[TITLE:]. 
5Press the JOG Dial button. The cursor moves to the
title input field, and input mode is enabled. 
6Press the JOG Dial button again and turn it until a
desired letter for the title appears. 
Turning the JOG Dial button changes the letter
displayed in the following sequence: Space: †
Ð
Alphabetical characters: A to Z Ð
Numerals: 0 to 9
Ð
Symbols: ', >,