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 to align the time code
with the time or externally lock the time
code.
SET:Set here when the time code or user bits
are to be set.
R-RUN:Set here to have the time code run only
during recording.
The time code on the tape with scene-to-
scene continuity is recorded continuously.
Time code related section (2)
4HOLD button
The time data display of the counter display section
which was on the screen at the moment when this
button is pressed is held.  (However, the time code
generator keeps running.)  When the button is
pressed again, the hold status is released.
It is used, for instance, to find out the time at which
a particular scene was shot.

If the HOLD button is pressed and held down while
the DISPLAY switch 6has been set to UB,
“HOLD” on the counter display flashes, and the
button functions to display the VITC user bits
information recorded in the video AUX area on the
counter display section.
5RESET button
This is used to reset the time data on the counter
display section to “00:00:00:00.”  If it is pressed
while the TCG switch 9is at the SET position, the
time code data and user bits data are respectively
reset to “00:00:00:00.”
6DISPLAY switch
This is used to display the time code, CTL or user
bits on the counter display section depending on
the setting positions of this switch and the TCG
switch9.
UB:The user bits are displayed.
TC:The time code is displayed.
CTL:CTL is displayed.
Par ts and their functions (continued)
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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 charger.
(For details on the recharging method, refer to the
operating instructions of the battery concerned.)

An intelligent battery system and ultra light system are
supported.
1Attach the battery pack.
Insert the pack in the direction shown by the
arrows, and then slide it into position.
2To detach the battery, pull the battery mount
removal lever all the way down, and slide the
battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow.
3Set the battery type.
Select the battery type using the BATTERY
SELECT menu item.  This item is selected from the
 screen.
For details, refer to “Setting menu screens” (page
117).



						

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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 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.

ODo not use excess force when lifting the rubber
caps forcibly.
OTake special care not to pinch the cable.
4Set the battery type.
Select the battery type using the BATTERY
SELECT menu item.  This item is selected from the
 screen.
For details, refer to “Setting menu screens” (page
117).
ConnectBattery case
(for BP-90 type)



						

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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.
3Insert the top of the detached cover in the
direction shown by the arrows.
4Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal
part) with the holes at the bottom of the case,
and use the screws to attach the case.

When mounting the battery case, take care not to
pinch the connecting cord.
4Set the battery type.
Select the battery type using the BATTERY
SELECT menu item.  This item is selected from the
 screen.
For details, refer to “Setting menu screens” (page
117).
Battery mounting
connector



						

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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 adapter to ON and
then set the unit’s power switch to ON.
If the power is turned on in the reverse sequence,
the output voltage of the AC adapter will rise
gradually, and the unit may malfunction as a result.
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1Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC
adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit.
2Set the power of the AC adapter to ON.
3Set the unit’s power switch to ON.
Pin no. Signal
1 GND
2, 3==
4 +12 V
Power supply (continued)
DC IN socket



						

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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 depending on the
lens mounted.
1. Lens flange back adjustment
2. Lens auto iris operating speed adjustment
3. Lens white shading adjustment (performed on
the unit)
Lever for securing
the lens
MarkLENS socket Mount cap



						

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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 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.
4Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus)
ring.

On some lenses, this may be marked as F.b
(flange back) ring.
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.
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.
9Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring.
8Repeat steps 5to7until the focus is adjusted at
both the telephoto and wide-angle positions. 
For details on the adjustment method and lens
positions, refer also to the operating instructions that
accompany the lens.
Approx. 3
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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 may be necessary.
OEven when the white shading has been adjusted,
tinting may occur in the vertical direction near the
lens aperture open position.  This is a phenomenon
which is inherent to lenses and optical systems and
is not indicative of malfunctioning.
Storing white shading adjustment values
7Repeat steps 5and6, however this time set the
ZEBRA2 DETECT to 85% and ZEBRA2 to SPOT.
8Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the  item, and press the
JOG dial button.
4Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88),
and display the “VF DISPLAY” screen of FILM
(CAM) MAIN MENU 2.
5Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, and press
the JOG dial button.
6Turn the JOG dial button, select 70% and then
press the JOG dial button to enter the setting.
n< VF DISPLAY >
DISP CONDITION    :NORMAL
DISP MODE         :3
VF OUT            :Y
VF DTL            :4
Z
EBRA1 DETECT     :080%
ZEBRA2 DETECT     :085%
ZEBRA2            :SPOT
LOW LIGHT LVL     :45%
SYNCHRO SCA
N DISP.:deg
ECU MENU DISP.    :ON
10Press the JOG dial button until FILM (CAM)
MAIN MENU 4 is displayed, then turn the JOG
dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the
WHITE SHADING item, and press the JOG dial
button again.
2222FILM MAIN MENU4 2222
FILM USER MENU SELECT1
FILM USER MENU SELECT2
FILM USER MENU SELECT3
BLACK SHADING
nWHITE SHADING
FLARE
COL
ORIMETRY
INITIALIZE
DIAGNOSTIC
EVALUATION
OPTION
9Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 item.
SHUTTER: OFFGAIN: L (0 dB)
1Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens
cable.
2Set the electronic shutter to OFF, and set the gain
to “L (0 dB).”
3If the lens is provided with an extender, disengage
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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.
2Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB)
adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
3Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)
adjustment again using the AUTO W/B BAL
switch.
13Set the lens aperture to manual, and adjust the
lens aperture in such a way that ZEBRA fills the
whole screen.
Check that the lens aperture is between F/4 and
F/11.

OSince unevenness in the lighting will make it
impossible for ZEBRA to fill part of the
screen, try adjusting the lighting position, etc.
OTry adjusting the lighting position, etc. also
when the lens aperture is not between F/4
and F/11.
OAlways be sure to leave the electronic shutter
at OFF. Performing white shading adjustments
19Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.
“ACTIVE” appears on the screen to indicate that
automatic adjustment of white shading is being
performed.
“END” appears on the screen upon completion
of the adjustment.
20Press the MENU button twice upon completion
of the adjustment.
The setting menu is cleared, and the displays
showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the
top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
18When the JOG dial button is pressed, the
following message appears.
< CAM CARD READ/WRITE >
READ
SELECT      :1
WRITE
SELECT      :1
CARD CONFIG
READ USER DATA
TITLE        :
DE
TECT ?
YES
nNO
17Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow
(cursor) to the DETECTION (V SAW) item.
< WHITE SHADING >
nDETECTION(V SAW)
CORRECT          :ON
16Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88),
and display the “WHITE SHADING” screen of
FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4.
AUTO W/B BAL
switchWHITE 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 of lenses are to be used,
refer to “Writing the white shading adjustment values
and flare adjustment values in the internal memory”
on the following pages.