Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdc27hp Operating Instructions

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7“+” button, “–” button
These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the
figure in the digit which was made to flash by the
SHIFT button 8when the time code or user bits
are to be set.
8SHIFT button
This causes the digit to be set to flash when the
time code or user bits are to be set.
9TCG (time code selector) switch
This is used to set the running mode of the built-in
time code generator.
F-RUN:Set here to have the time code run all the
time regardless of the VTR’s operation.
This position is used...

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Removal lever
Battery pack
Power supply
Using the Anton/Bauer battery packA battery pack or an AC power source can be used as
this unit’s power supply.
To use the battery pack, there is a choice of
makes of batteries below, namely: 
OPanasonic
OAnton/Bauer
OIDX
OSony

Batteries of other makes can also be supported by
changing the setting menu but no guarantees are
made for the system when they are actually used with
this unit.
Before using the battery pack, recharge the battery
using the battery...

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Power supply (continued)
Using the Panasonic battery pack3Connect the plug on the battery pack to the
connector inside the case, and insert the battery
pack.

Before connecting or disconnecting the plug, be
absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power.
1Remove the battery holder.
2Attaching the battery case to the unit.
1Connect the cable on the camera-recorder to
the cable on the battery case (BP-90 type).
2Using a screwdriver, secure the battery case
(BP-90 type) to the camera-recorder.
Open the...

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Power supply (continued)
Using the Sony battery pack Using the V-mount type battery
pack
2
1
3
4
Attach the V-mount adapter plate.
Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide
it into place.
Please consult your local dealer for any questions
regarding the NP/BP adapter plate or V-mount
adapter plate.
1Remove the battery holder.
2Attach the accessory battery mounting connector.
3Attach the Sony battery case to the unit.
1Tighten the mounting screws.
2Tighten the power contact screws....

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Using an AC power supply
(When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used)

OCheck the pin signals of the DC IN socket when
using an external power supply other than the AJ-
B75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A)
Supplying +12V power to the GND terminal by
mistake may give rise to ignition, resulting in a fire,
or it may cause injury.
OPower from the AC adapter takes precedence when
both a battery pack and AC adapter have been
connected.
OWhen using the AC adapter, be absolutely sure to
first set the power of the AC...

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Attaching the lens
1Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach
the mount cap.
2Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in
the top center of the lens mount, and attach the
lens.
3Push down the lever for securing the lens to
secure the lens.
4Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it
to the LENS socket.

OFor details on handling the lens, refer to the
operating instructions which accompany the lens.
OThe following lens adjustments and camera
adjustments may be necessary...

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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.
Adjustment method
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...

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Adjusting the white shading
This unit comes with a function for storing white
shading adjustment values.  Up to eight of these
values can be stored in the internal memory.
Alternatively, they can be stored on an SD memory
card.
Using this data, it is possible to quickly reproduce the
appropriate white shading adjustment even after
switching lenses.

OThe method below can be used for the white
shading adjustments with most lenses.  However,
with some very special lenses, a different
adjustment method...

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Adjusting the white shading(continued)
11Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.
12Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of colour
irregularities.

Since flicker tends to occur under fluorescent
lights, mercury lamps and other such lights, use
a source of light such as sunlight or a halogen
lamp which does not tend to produce flicker.
15Repeat step 13.
141Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or
“B,” and initiate the automatic white balance
(AWB) adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL
switch....

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Adjusting the white shading (continued)
21If the lens is provided with an extender, engage
the extender function, and repeat steps 
13to
20.
The compensation values for when the lens
extender function is provided and for when it is
not are both stored in one file in memory.
The white shading adjustment is now complete.
The adjusted values are retained in the non-volatile
memory so that there is no need to adjust the white
shading again even after the unit’s power is turned off.
When a multiple number...