Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdc27hp Operating Instructions

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AJ-EC3
AJ-65
∫1
Connecting the extension control unit
Dedicated cable
ECU connector
By connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit
(optional accessory), some of the functions can be
operated by remote control.
When the AJ-EC3 is connected and the POWER
switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 are set to ON, the
unit is automatically set to the remote control mode.
OBefore connecting or disconnecting the dedicated
cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER
switches on the unit and AJ-EC3 to OFF.
OWhen “OFF”...

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TALLY / REC
BATT
VTR
SAVE
1
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Viewfinder lamp displays
1TALLY/REC (recording) lamp
This lights up (red) during recording.  It flashes
when a problem has occurred.
For details, refer to the section on the “Warning
system” (pages 126, 127).
2BATT (battery) lamp
This starts flashing when the battery voltage has
dropped to the level where the battery will no longer
be usable in several minutes’ time, and it lights
when the battery is no longer usable.  To prevent
operation from being interrupted,...

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Viewfinder lamp displays(continued)
Setting itemDescription of setting
GAIN (0 dB) Lamp display appears when the gain is
set to a value other than “0 dB.”
GAIN (–3 dB) Lamp display appears when the gain is
set to a value other than “–3 dB.”
SHUTTER Lamp display appears when the
SHUTTER switch is at ON.
WHITE PRESET Lamp display appears when “PRST”
applies to the channel in the white
balance memory.
EXTENDER Lamp display appears when the lens
extender is used.
FILTER Lamp display appears when the...

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Viewfinder screen status displays
In addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings and
messages indicating its operating statuses are
displayed on the viewfinder screen.  The center
marker and safety zone markers also appear.
The items which have been set to ON by the switches
relating to the viewfinder displays or the VF DISPLAY
screen of the setting menu are displayed at the top
and bottom of the screen.
When settings have been changed or adjustments
have been made, messages advising the user...

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Viewfinder screen status displays (continued)
1Extender display 
This appears when the lens extender is being used.
2Shutter speed/mode display 
This indicates the shutter speed or shutter mode
setting.
The unit in which the shutter speed is displayed can
be set on the VF DISPLAY screen of FILM (CAM)
MAIN MENU 2.
OOFF (no display):
The shutter is not used.
O1/100, 1/120, 1/250 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 
(180d, 172.8d, 144d, 120d, 90d, 45d):
Shutter speeds in the fixed mode
O3.0d to 350.0d/0.8% to 97.2%...

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Viewfinder screen status displays(continued)
BBattery type
This indicates the type of battery selected.
CTotal tape length
This indicates the total length of the cassette tape.
DPreset color temperature display
When DAY LIGHT has been selected as the setting
for the LIGHTING item which is set from the
CAMERA SETTING screen of VTR (CAM) MAIN
MENU 1, it indicates D.L., and when ON has been
selected as the setting for the D5600K item, it
indicates 5600.
EVTR warning/information display 
Alarm displays...

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Viewfinder screen status displays(continued)
Selecting the display items
1Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) to
open the “VF INDICATOR” screen.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the desired item.
4Repeat steps 2and3to set ON or OFF for other
items.
3For the selected item, press the JOG dial button,
and set whether or not the item is to be displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
Turn the JOG dial button to select display (ON) or
no display (OFF), and press the JOG dial...

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Viewfinder screen status displays(continued)
Display modes and setting
change messages
The display of messages advising the user of what
changes have been made to the settings and what the
adjustment results are can be turned off for some or
all of the items displayed.
±
: Message is to be displayed.
t
: Message is not to be
displayed.
Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modes
Situation in which message is displayed Message
Display mode
setting
123
tt±
When the filter selection has...

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Viewfinder screen status displays(continued)
Switching the display mode
The display mode settings are switched on the VF
DISPLAY screen.
1Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) to
open the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM (CAM)
MAIN MENU 2.
2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the “DISP MODE” item.
3Press the JOG dial button, and set the desired
display mode.
Turn the JOG dial button to select the display
contents, and press the JOG dial button to enter
the selection.
4Press the...

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Viewfinder screen status displays(continued)
Setting the camera ID
The camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen.
Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be
used.

The camera ID is not displayed while the setting menu
is displayed even if color bar signals are output.

The camera ID is recorded at the same time as the
color bar signals if “CAMERA ID” on the VF
INDICATOR screen has been set to “ON.”
1Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) to
open the “CAMERA ID” screen of FILM (CAM)
MAIN...