Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdc27hp Operating Instructions

Model No.AJ- P
Camera-Recorder
Operating Instructions
VQT0R10 F0505T0 -F@
Printed in Japan
ENGLISH
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.




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indicates safety information.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to...

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Contents
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the camera unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the VTR unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parts and their functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power supply section  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9...

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Contents(continued)
Menu operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Basic setting menu operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Displaying sub-menus and deciding on 
settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Setting menu configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Setting menu screens  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 screen  . . . . . . . . . . .93
FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen  . . . . . . . . ....

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Introduction
Features
The AJ-HDC27H is a camera-recorder that supports
the SMPTE-296M 1280a720 scanning standard.
Integrated in this single unit are an HD color video
camera featuring a 1-million pixel IT-CCD unit with on-
chip lens as the pickup device, and a DVCPRO HD
format VTR incorporating the latest compression
technology.
The camera unit supports a variable frame function
and film tone gamma function, and it also supports the
Ultra Prime lenses for 35 mm film cameras as a
standard feature....

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Features(continued)
Features of the camera unit
Prime lens mode
Not only the lens that does justice to the sensitivity
equivalent to a film but also the various devices and
equipment that are peripheral to the camera combine to
play roles which are so critical that they cannot be
divorced from the technical skills of the person operating
the camera.  Using an HD lens adapter made by
Angenieux, this unit supports the ultra-prime lenses used
for film cameras as a standard feature.  What’s more,
Panasonic...

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Features of the VTR unit
Digital system
The pictures are compressed by a component digital
recording system that uses the latest compression
technology while non-compression PCM recording
featuring excellent signal-to-noise ratio, frequency
band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of
detailed areas is employed for the sound.  The result
is an even higher picture and sound quality.
Power saving management (SAVE REC) function
When the VTR unit is used for recording, the playback
system circuitry...

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System configuration
Microphone kit
AJ-MC700P
Microphone holder
AJ-MH800G
Lens
(Bayonet type)
FUJINON/CANON
Rain cover
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case
AJ-SC900
Hard carrying case
AJ-HT901G
Tripod mount
adapter
SHAN-TM700
Extension control
unit
AJ-EC3
Camera-Recorder
AJ-HDC27H
SD (Secure Digital) memory card
Battery case
AU-M402H
AC adapter
AJ-B75
Cassette tape
AJ-HP23LP
AJ-HP32LP
Cleaning tape
AJ-CL12LP
BP-type
battery
Sony
Battery case
Battery mount
connector
(accessory)
V-mount
adapter plate
Sony...

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Power supply section
1Battery mount
This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.
2DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
When operating this unit using an AC power
source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-
B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).
3BREAKER button
To protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is
tripped when an overcurrent flows inside the unit,
and the power is automatically turned off.  Push this
button to the pushed-in position after performing
internal inspections...

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9Shoulder pad
This pad can be adjusted to facilitate operation
when the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder.
The pad position can be moved forward or
backward when the two securing screws are
loosened.
:Mounting hook for tape measure 
The tape measure used to measure the subject
distance is attached here.

This hook is not to be used for the shoulder strap.
;Focus mark
This indicates the focus position of the CCD unit.
Par ts and their functions (continued)
Accessory mounting section
1Hooks for...