Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdx900 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully an\
d save this manual for future use.

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Model No.AJ- E

VQT0X86
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Printed in Japan
ENGLISH

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indicates safety information.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO 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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indicates safety information.
$DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY
UNSCREWING THEM.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
covers. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
O TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM
ALL LIQUIDS.  USE AND STORE ONLY IN
LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE
RISK OF DRIPPING OR...

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OBatteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the p\
roduct.
At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away.
Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.
O Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt g\
ebruikgemaakt van een
batterij.
Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar \
dient u deze als klein
chemisch afval weg te doen.

Attention/Attentie
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd Battery)
Batterij Voor Primaire...

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Contents
Chapter 1 General  ..................................... 7
1-1 Features of the camera unit  ......................... 7
1-2 Features of the VTR unit  .............................. 8
1-3 Features of the Input/Output unit  ................ 8
1-4 Other featuresa  ............................................. 9
1-5 Dimensions drawing  ..................................... 9
1-6 System configuration  ................................. 10
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions  ...... 11
2-1 Power...

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OUniSlot is a trademark of Ikegami Tsusinki co., Ltd.
O “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol  Îare trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
O Other names of companies and products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective
companies.
Contents (continued)
5-4 Audio input signal preparations  ................ 86
5-4-1 When using the front microphone  ................... 86
5-4-2 When using a wireless receiver  ...................... 86
5-4-3 When using an audio component...

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Chapter 1  General
1-1 Features of the camera unit
The AJ-HDX900 is a video camera-recorder that integrates an HD camera pa\
rt equipped with a progressive scan (full pixel
reading) 3-CCD camera unit featuring a 2/3-inch on-chip lens with a VTR\
 that in turn supports the DVCPRO HD EX format.
The progressive scan CCD produces high quality pictures with superior im\
age expression.
The unit is both compact and lightweight, with minimal power consumption\
. Featuring high picture quality and...

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1-2 Features of the VTR unit 1-3 Features of the Input/Output unit
Chapter 1  General (continued)
ODVCPRO HD EX format system
The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recording
format.
Using the latest compression technology, it achieves two
times the economy of the conventional DVCPRO HD
format.
O PRE RECORDING function provided as a standard
configuration
The VTR unit employs the PRE RECORDING function as
the standard configuration.
Pictures and voices of up to 7 seconds prior to pressing
the VTR REC...

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1-4 Other features
Chapter 1  General (continued)
OSingle action shoulder pad slide function
It is now possible to adjust the position where the unit is
optimally balanced for operation using a single-touch
action. This means that the operator can easily optimize
the unit’s balance when the lens, battery, and other
peripheral camera devices have been installed on the
unit. (Refer to page 88)
O Viewfinder connection
From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i or
1080-50i signals are...

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Rain cover:
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case:
AJ-SC900
(not available in some
area.)
Hard carrying case:
AJ-HT901GTripod adapter:
SHAN-TM700
V-mount type battery plate
NP-1 type battery holder
PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14,
HYTRON50/100/120, 
DIONIC90/100/160
ENDURA7/10, BP-GL65/95
NP-L7
Battery
Microphone kit:
AJ-MC900GUniSlot wireless
microphone receiver:
Sennheiser EK3041
Microphone holder:
AJ-MH800G
Lens
(Bayonet type):
Fujinon, Canon
External DC
power supply
M Cassette tapes:
AJ-HP23EMG
AJ-HP33EMG
Cleaning...